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Vol. 28 No. 34

Killington hosts World Cup race

•America’s Mikaela Shiffrin wins the slalom as Killington sets crowd records at Women’s World Cup. See Page 2.

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Cherry planks donated to build funds for THT By JOHN FLOWERS SALISBURY — Town Hall Theater officials are giving area woodworkers a plum assignment using some well-seasoned cherry planks. It’s pretty straightforward; use the wood to make a fine piece of furniture or artwork, have it displayed at the Middlebury theater, and then harvest 50 percent of the proceeds once it is sold. The other half of the sales price will go to the theater to help fortify its operating budget. “We like to celebrate local talent at Town Hall Theater, and this is celebrating a group of talented peo-

ple who we don’t know about,” said THT Executive Director Douglas Anderson. “We hope to bring them out of the woodwork, as it were.” The approximately 70 cherry planks — ranging in length from around five to 18 feet — are a gift from longtime THT supporters Peter and Joann Langrock of Salisbury. The lumber was harvested more than a half-century ago from the Langrocks’ property by thenowners Douglas and Elizabeth Baker. The Bakers had thinned out the mature trees as part of a forest improvement project. (See Cherry wood, Page 20)

SALISBURY RESIDENT JOANN Langrock stands with cherry wood planks that were harvested and milled on her farm more than 60 years ago. Langrock and her husband, Peter, are donating the wood to a Town Hall Theater fundraiser that will make the wood available to local artisans to make into sculpture or furniture or anything of their choice. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Saving Vt. poet’s Goshen house • The family of Ruth Stone is working to salvage the late Vermont Poet Laureate’s home. See Page 6.

Covered bridge remnants cleared markets eyed By JOHN FLOWERS CORNWALL — Workers have until Dec. 9 to remove the charred remnants of the former Swamp Road covered bridge, in anticipation of the Vermont Agency of Transportation installing a temporary span to restore traffic between Salisbury and Cornwall before Jan. 1, 2017. That update was provided on Nov. 23 by Cornwall Selectman Brian Kemp and Salisbury Selectman Paul Vaczy, the local liaisons to VTrans in the aftermath of the Sept. 10 fire that destroyed the historic covered bridge spanning the Otter Creek on Swamp Road. Vermont State Police called the fire suspicious, though its origin has yet to be confirmed. The absence of the 151-year-old span has forced commuters to take sub-

stantial detours while state and local officials plan the next steps that will eventually lead to a new, permanent bridge. The Salisbury and Cornwall selectboards met together on Oct. 31 to open bids from contractors interested in removing what was left of the old bridge, including large pieces that had fallen into the Otter Creek. The boards unanimously voted to accept a bid of $93,506 from Wright Construction of Mt. Holly, in the process bypassing a lower bid submitted by Cornwall contractor Sean Stearns of S & J Stearns Inc. “Our reasoning for taking the bid that we took is because the (winning) contractor had experience with bridges and working over water,” Vaczy said. “And in (See Covered bridge, Page 29)

Panther women starting strong

• Middlebury’s defense and rebounding has been tough, including in last week’s home opener. See Page 18. A CRANE IS used to lift debris away from the Swamp Road covered bridge between Salisbury and Cornwall last week. A crew is dismantling the burned remains of the bridge and the state will install a temporary bridge in its place before the end of December.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

for Ferrisburgh Resident working for series in Town Hall

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — If the dream of one Ferrisburgh resident comes true, the town’s office building and community center will by next summer start hosting a series of monthly performances — and before then host two family-friendly artisans’ markets that will help fund that series. Resident Kate Yarbrough has already met with the Ferrisburgh selectboard about getting its permission to establish the Grange Series and Grange Markets in the town’s Route 7 landmark, and board members gave her an essentially friendly reception on Nov. 15. Yarbrough is set to meet with the board again on Dec. 6 to discuss necessary details, such as what she called the board’s understandable concern that an organization separate from the town should be set up that is capable of handling money and accepting donations. “I need to get 501-C3 status so that the money that’s changing hands is a very transparent process,” Yarbrough said. Once she handles that and other logistics, things could happen quickly. She hopes to have a dozen vendors in the community center upstairs from town offices on Saturday, Dec. 17, and to support the “Christmas Market” with horse-drawn wagons, kids games and refreshments. Even(See Grange Series, Page 28)

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Rising star:

Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom, as young racers watch in awe stood hushed for a minute as Shiffrin stepped into the starting gate. Down at the K1 base area, crowds of Burkies (young ski racers who, like By LISA LYNN Shiffrin, trained at Burke Mountain KILLINGTON — In the last few Academy) wearing American flags minutes of the Audi FIS Women’s as face paint and carrying signs World Cup in Killington this past heralding their star, began chanting weekend there were six new leaders her name. in Sunday’s slalom. As each of Going last has its pressures. And the top eight women flashed down this time Shiffrin, who grew up Preston’s Pitch, the last steep pitch in New Hampshire, was facing a on the Superstar trail, the times hometown crowd of friends and got faster and faster. Racers were family, including her 95-year-old coming down in rapid succession, grandmother, Nana. punching past the 40-odd gates, on “I’ve been in that position many average, every 1.2 seconds. At the times before,” she said later on at the bottom, a new leader appeared on press conference. “The same thought the scoreboard almost every minute. always crosses through my head: Only one 1/100th of a second ‘I’m the last one, I’m the closing act. separated fourth place Norwegian Here we go… Hope I don’t screw it racer Nina Loeseth from fifth place up!’ and then I try to get the doubtful Slovak Petra Vlhova. Then came thoughts out of my head and just Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener remember that no matter when I taking the lead by a split second; only go—whether I’m last or first or in to see Solvakia’s Veronika Velez the middle—it’s still only me on the Zuzulova nip her by a combined .13 mountain.” seconds to again grab the lead. And Sunday, Shiffrin skied one Then into the gate came America’s of the runs she is most proud of, hero Mikaela making up Shiffrin. time on each “I’ve been in that position section of the Shiffrin started first on many times before... The course to win the first run and same thought always the slalom title posted the fastest by 0:73 with time at 43:30, crosses through my head: a combined besting second ‘I’m the last one, I’m the time of place Velez- closing act. Here we go… 1:27:95. VelezZuzulova’s was Hope I don’t screw it up!’” Zuzulova 43:95. Now, second and Mikaela Shiffrin Holdener was running in reverse order for third. the second run At the finish, for the top 30 racers, Shiffrin was in Shiffrin took off her skis and rushed familiar territory — with the racing over to give Nana a hug. As she did, world wondering if she would hold tears streamed down the 21-yearon and beat those chasing her? old’s face. The crowd of more than 16,000 “The most proud I have ever been

FIS praises Killington, fans for huge support

AMERICA’S MIKAELA SHIFFRIN, center, won her 10th straight Women’s World Cup slalom on Sunday at Killington, during a weekend event that was the first World Cup held in Vermont since 1978. Veronika Velez Suzulova of Slovakia, left, took second, and Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener, at right, took third. More than 15,000 people attended the giant slalom on Saturday with a slightly smaller crowd on Sunday, making it the largest crowds to ever attend a Women’s World Cup. The event won high praise for Killington Mountain Resort by the worldwide ski federation. Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

was to win a race in front of my Nana and she doesn’t even care whether I win or lose. In fact, she might not even remember,” Shiffrin said with a laugh at the press conference. Then added, “Thank you Nana for your unconditional love.” It was the 22nd World Cup win for Shiffrin and, as she admitted after the race, the pressure to win had been building. The day before she had finished fifth in the giant slalom, an area that she has been working on. But slalom has been Shiffrin’s forte and coming into this event she had won nine straight World Cup slalom events — her 10th win set a record. “I woke up this morning and felt like.. Do you ever have days when you have a bad day? I went through moments when I thought ‘maybe I should not do this because I am so worked up and nervous and worried about the wrong things.’ It wasn’t very enjoyable until the second run on the course and the fight I put into

the course got me going. I had some baubles here and there but then I actually started making a few clean turns and I hope it was looking like I was trying to ski fast because that’s what I was trying to do.” Her first run was clean and set a pace no one could match. In between runs, she free-skied a couple of runs to clear her head and to get her muscles moving. “It’s hard,” she said. “It’s only 2 minutes out of the day that you have to perform, but you have to figure out how to keep your energy level high all day yet save your energy for when you really need it.” As Shiffrin punched through the gates, legs flashing side to side like a metronome in fast forward, you could see that energy in action. The crowd erupted as she came into sight. “Sometimes hearing the crowd I think, I must be doing well, maybe I can take my foot off the pedal and other times I think, uh oh, they are

trying to cheer me on to ski faster. My feeling today was just keep making faster turns, keep picking up the pace, nothing is going to be good enough except fighting as hard as you can.” As Shiffrin crossed the line, she lunged forward to trigger the clock, then punched the air as she saw the scoreboard. The crowd erupted. ROLE REVERSAL More than 1,000 young ski racers from clubs from around Vermont and New England had come to watch and participate in the opening parade. Perhaps those screaming loudest in the crowd were a group of young girls from Burke Mountain Academy, Shiffrin’s alma mater. They waved signs and screamed as she took off her skis. As she left the finish area, there was an army of school-age kids chasing her. “She’s amazing,” gushed one young Burke student. Older girls (See Shiffrin on Page 5)

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New Haven seeks public feedback on new town plan By GAEN MURPHREE NEW HAVEN — The New Haven selectboard is nearing completion of its draft of the new town plan and will hold a hearing Dec. 14 to get public input. The hearing is critical to the selectboard’s goal to get a new town plan on the 2017 Town Meeting Day ballot. “We know that we need to get this on the ballot,” said Selectboard chair Kathy Barrett. New Haven’s 2011 town plan expired this past March. The ramifications of having no official town plan in

place were brought into sharp relief at the Nov. 15 selectboard meeting when Green Lantern solar developer Sam Carlson asked the selectboard which town plan it should use in applying for a Certificate of Public Good (VPG). Green Lantern had just filed a 45-day notice for a new solar site across from its 500 kW solar array currently under development at Russell Farm (on the west side of Route 7, slightly north of the state police barracks). “We weren’t sure which town plan we should be referring to when we file for a CPG,” said Carlson, pointedly, at

the meeting. “Which plan do you want us to be looking at?” The new town plan will have considerably more language on siting solar arrays and tighter regulation on solar development than the 2011 plan and has been brought into alignment with the solar siting law enacted last June. The Renewable Energy Siting law gives “substantial deference” to towns that sufficiently address the state’s energy planning goals in their town plans. Meeting the state’s criteria, however, has been a moving target as those criteria have themselves been

SGT. BRENT NEWTON of the Vergennes Police Department speaks at a New Haven press conference last Wednesday promoting the use of seatbelts. Newton and other members of law enforcement, VTrans and AAA were on hand to discuss the Click-it or Ticket program and applaud the support of Phoenix Feeds and Nutrition and Mike’s Fuels for promoting the program by putting stickers on their trucks. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Local firms supporting ‘Click-it or Ticket’ safety effort NEW HAVEN — This past Wednesday, Nov. 23, local businesses joined law enforcement officers and officials from the Governor’s Highway Safety Council, AAA of New England and the Vermont Truck and Bus Association to promote the importance of seat belt use in a press conference in New Haven. Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition of New Haven and Mike’s Fuels of Bridport were the featured local businesses at the event. Officials said these companies promote occupant protection, not only within their operations, but in all areas where they do business. Both companies have agreed to place “Click-it or Ticket” decals on their vehicles in a further attempt to saturate the motoring public with the message that using seat belts is not only a good idea, but it is required by law. The press conference took place in the parking lot at Phoenix Feeds, and included police officers from the Vergennes Police Department and the Vermont State Police, among others. AAA, also known as the American Automobile Association, advised that over Thanksgiving a million more Americans were expected to travel than last year because of a boost in

consumer confidence. Nearly 9 in 10 people travel by automobile. With a greater number of vehicles on the road, comes a potential for more crashes resulting in injury or death. Many of these can be avoided by simply wearing a seatbelt.

Vermont Law Enforcement will be actively enforcing traffic laws this holiday season to make sure all travelers are wearing their seatbelts. Vermont has already seen the loss of 57 lives on our roads in 2016. Please, Click-it or Ticket.

in development since the legislation passed. The New Haven selectboard’s goal is to hold its hearing(s), complete revisions, send the plan back to the New Haven Planning Commission, and take care of all necessary statutory steps to warn the new town plan in time for the March 7 vote. At the Nov. 15 selectboard meeting, Tim Bouton, emergency management planner of the Addison County Regional Planning Commission, worked with selectboard members on the flood resiliency and the hazards parts of the town plan. Bouton’s presentation on flood hazards and defining the flood plain kicked off a lively discussion about how to best regulate development in areas likely to get flooded. What are the landowner’s responsibilities and what are the town’s? If a landowner chooses to build in a flood plain, in which situations does the town assume financial or other responsibilities? When it comes time to mitigate disaster, how do you make this fair to all? “Any time you do any kind of landuse regulation, you’re always trying to walk that fine line between the landowner’s right to do what he wants with his own land versus the better good of all the town and the neighbors,” said Barrett in a follow-up conversation. “If we have this (detailed flood resiliency plan) in there, we can say, hey, this is what happens in the flood plain. You’re put on notice.” Bouton also highlighted for the selectboard, draft language on dealing with other hazards, such as fire, earthquake, erosion, lightning and widespread power failure. To complete its draft of the town plan

to meet the town meeting deadline, the selectboard has held two separate work sessions and has been working with Town Attorney Cindy Hill to finalize the language. In between work sessions and discussions at selectboard meetings, individual selectboard members have each worked on part of the plan and have submitted their responses to other parts of the plan to Hill individually, so as not to be in violation of Vermont’s open meeting laws. “If it’s just wording and not substantive changes then we filter it all through Cindy,” Barrett noted, but “if there are seriously conflicting thoughts then we come together and hash it out.” The selectboard will hold a special meeting to finalize its draft of the town plan on Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. It will post that draft and make it available in the town office, starting Nov. 30. The public hearing on the selectboard’s draft will be held on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., in the New Haven Town Hall. Barrett stressed how important it is for New Haven residents to attend the hearing, and share their view on this admittedly long document. “We’ve all seen what solar can do and regardless of what your opinion is, you need to know how it will affect your property,” she said. “If you want to put solar on, what do you have to do? If you don’t want solar next to you, what does the town plan say? If you’re in a flood plain, what does the town plan say about what you can and cannot do on your property? “We want voters to come to the polls on Town Meeting Day with the knowledge and the comfort to be able to vote for or against the town plan,” she added.

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Editorial Killington, ski racing fans sow big benefits for state You don’t have to ski, or even like winter sports (though it helps), to appreciate the world-class event Killington Resort pulled off this past weekend when it hosted the first World Cup racing event in Vermont in 38 years. That’s because the number of viewers who watched the race is staggering: Not only did the race attract about 16,000 spectators for Saturday’s giant slalom race and a few less for Sunday’s slalom, but it was broadcast on NBC and its television affiliates to 60 countries, reaching millions of avid skiers throughout the world. That’s terrific exposure for Killington’s brand, but also for Vermont. Not since 1978 in Stratton has the World Cup been hosted in Vermont, and not since 1991 was it even in New England — that year in Waterville Valley, N.H. That’s too long for the FIS World Cup series to ignore one of the most vibrant ski scenes in the country. What it tells the world is that Vermont is far enough North, and still has cold enough temperatures (even in late fall) to produce significant amounts of snow with its world-renown snowmaking. Even during a fall as warm as this one was, Killington crews blew enough snow to amass 10 feet of snow depth at the top of Superstar (the trail used for both races) and enough to cover the rest of the giant slalom course in at least 4 feet of snow. But Killington’s ability to make enough snow to pull off a world-caliber race in challenging weather conditions was not even the biggest surprise to the 70-plus women racers from the US, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and even Russia: it was the bigger-than ever crowds, their enthusiasm and respect for the racers, and their passion for and knowledge of ski racing. Crowds in Aspen and other venues in Colorado attract a couple thousand people, “and you practically have to beg them to come,” said Doug Lewis, NBC television announcer for skiing events, and even in Europe crowds range closer to 5,000. And the racers noticed, saying it was as thrilling for them as the races were for the spectators. And then there were Vermont Teddy Bears presented by the Vermont Teddy Bear company to the top three winners of each discipline, along with a beautiful glass trophy handcrafted by Simon Pearce — and, of course, maple syrup. Add all that to the friendliness of Killington’s staff and the locals, a large skiracing community that turned out in huge numbers, plus Vermont’s natural beauty, and you’ve created an advertising campaign for the state that’s better than money could buy. And for those who don’t know, Vermont ranks number one in the Eastern third of the county in skier visits and number three in the nation in 2012-13 and 2013-14, with 4.5 million skier visits per year — just behind Colorado and California. It is also big business. A UVM study found that the total economic impact several years ago was $722 million, including $428 million of direct impact (spending dollars on food, lodging and activities) with another $294 million of indirect and induced impact. Another $300 million was created in taxes paid to the state. As importantly, the quality of life factor should not be under-estimated. Without skiing at the state’s 18 ski resorts and almost 30 Nordic ski areas, and a growing amount of backcountry terrain, the state would not be nearly as desirable a place to live. All of which leads to an obvious point: skiing boosts the state’s economy and burnishes its national and international image. Plus, the World Cup created a significant impression on hundreds of young racers. Around 1,000 racers from ski clubs throughout New England were part of the Young Ski Racers Parade, which culminated in prime viewing positions for the races, autograph sessions with the ski teams, and lots of opportunity to scream their support to favorite racers — all a big part of creating the enthusiasm and excitement that keeps the sport vital. The World Cup race at Killington reinforced those messages in a way that will reflect well on the state for years to come — and for that we all owe Killington Resort a hearty thanks, and kudos for a job well done. And to the FIS race committee and racers: Travel safe to your other 20-plus locations around the world in this year’s tour, and come back soon… we’ll keep the lights on for you. Angelo S. Lynn

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SNOW-COVERED BRANCHES hang over the dark, swirling waters of Otter Creek in Middlebury last week. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Thanks go to anonymous Vermonter who found purse To the Good Samaritan and all others who would have done the same, thank you for turning in my purse when I had left it in the shopping cart at Hannafords. When I lost my purse in Los

Angeles it was returned with all the money gone. Not so here in Vermont, and there was over $200 in cash. Since the person did not leave a name and I can not thank him/her in person, I have made a donation to

Community Suppers. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays. Diana Cotter Middlebury

ACSU condemns acts of bias, seeking further steps Recently, there have been incidents involving hateful messages and symbols that targeted Muslim students at Middlebury College and The Addison County Jewish Congregation at Havurah House.

Hate crimes and bias-related incidents in our community affect all of us. While these kinds of incidents are not new, they are occurring in a social environment that is changing.

The past two weeks in our schools have been challenging for many of our students as well, with an increase in statements of bias and intolerance in our halls. Our (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, November 28, 2016 — PAGE 5

Libraries are vital to democracy “We know that censorship, ig- people living in the same place, is norance and manipulation are the fellowship. Fellows share objectools of tyrants and profiteers.” So tives even when they are distinct states the American individuals. Library AssociaLibraries are tion’s (ALA) “The American in a way Universal Right that harks back to to Free Expresour nation’s earlision,” a support est days when our document for the founding fathers ALA “Library Bill formed a fellowof Rights.” Our ship to achieve the library Board of common goal of Trustees recently defeating tyranny. reaffirmed our Informed citizens commitment to the can make the best “Library Bill of decisions and supRights” and over port a government the last few weeks that works for them, as the staff of the liensuring the proper brary has discussed functioning of selfour professional representation. Free values, it has been expression allows reassuring to me to for the bonding of This week’s writer is individual hear our library’s interMuir Haman, adult ser- est into the shared, commitment to our vices librarian at Bixby communal objecplace within a demMemorial Library in tives of democracy. ocratic community. Vergennes. Libraries highDemocracy is just light the fact that one of many values we are a human libraries, and the ALA, identify as important and community. They are places that can share the best ideas to the relevant. Institutions like libraries are benefit of all who hold stakes central to the proper functioning in the library or the community. of a democracy. As safe havens At the library, your curiosity for ideas, libraries can be commu- can be nourished and fortified. nity centers that enable discussion You can find access to informabased in secure free expression. tion that will answer your quesAs you see in the tradition of town tions and inspire you. Sharing meeting, discussion where free ideas encourages diversity of expression is protected and safe, thought and, through that dibecomes a cooperation, a joining versity, strengthens communiof individuals into community. An ties. Tyrants weaken the group additional sense of the meaning of by driving out difference, using community, beyond a group of censorship, ignorance and ma-

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nipulation. Celebrate, protect and encourage different voices. Be curious about difference. Libraries can help teach the skills needed to better understand our world to people of all ages. I’ve seen several discussions on Front Porch Forum recently where participants have quoted information sources and argued against those sources without understanding bias. It is incredibly easy for an individual to create a website or other publication that looks official or authoritative or unbiased, and part of an informed citizen’s responsibilities include being able to understand how an information source might skew its expression according to its objectives. Understanding this bias allows an individual to navigate the diversity of voices in the world without simply assigning a right/wrong label. Understanding your own bias is one of the biggest challenges of participating in democracy, and empathizing with your fellow human to realize their bias without simply rejecting their view is equally challenging. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating libraries, in general, and Bixby Library, in particular, as central to our democratic ideals by informing yourself, asking questions, sharing ideas and passions, and fighting censorship, ignorance and manipulation. The library is a resource for your information seeking, your learning, your curiosity feeding, your discussion, your fact checking, your skill building. Helping to foster this safe haven is a true joy.

Letter (Continued from Page 4) students are working to understand these events, and the messages they are hearing on social media. As an educational community, however, our message is clear: we are all neighbors, and neighbors care for each other. These actions have no place here. Harassment, hazing and bullying of any person in our school community, and particularly with respect to a person’s race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, violate district policies. More than that, they violate our core values as a community. At the heart of our mission is the cultivation of empathy and responsibility — not just in our students, but in the school community as a whole. We firmly believe that students have the best chance to reach their fullest potential when they

can learn, question and interact in an environment that is safe, and that actively values each and every person. The Addison Central School Board, administrators, faculty and staff are committed to creating and maintaining this environment, and to nurturing connections between each of us that help us understand and relate to one another as friends, colleagues, neighbors, peers, educators and students in the world community. We will support our students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators as they talk with each other, understand and respond to these incidents locally, nationally and around the world. These can be challenging conversations to have in a challenging time. We urge members of the community to engage in thoughtful, caring, accountable and respectful discussion about these events, and to understand that they impact each of us, often in

different ways. We are working on ways in which we, as educators, can do more and we encourage everyone’s participation in that effort. In addition to our current districts’ policies prohibiting harassment, hazing and bullying, the Board’s Policy Committee will be looking at ways in which we may address bias more broadly. The committee meets publicly, and we encourage community members to attend, participate and offer feedback. Please visit our district website (www.acsu. org), for information on policies, meeting dates and more.

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were equally star-struck. “Every time I watch Mikaela, I learn something new—how to stay quiet, how to keep my body stable,” said Laurence St. Germain, a junior at the University of Vermont, who also raced in the World Cup slalom that day as a Canadian team member. For Shiffrin who, on Friday night admitted that she was used to “being the baby” on the circuit, having younger racers look up to her is a new role. “That role of being an inspiration for younger girls is growing. As more people tell me that I inspire them, I start to inspire myself more as well. I’m not the most confident person and I tend to have a lot of self-doubts, but I’m also generally a really happy person. Sometimes these races get to me and I feel like I have to be something special or something different and get somebody’s else’s approval or get the crowd’s approval or the media’s approval. Today, I tried to make the choice that I don’t need approval and I think that’s a message for all those young girls. More important than my skiing and what kind of model that sets for them is skiing for yourself and not doing it for anybody else.” For Shiffrin, this may have been a breakthrough day. She was emotional and openly reflective after the race. “After I won Levi (Finland’s World Cup in mid-November) by 6/10ths of a second I had a bunch of people come up to me and say ‘What happened? What went wrong?’ and that really made me mad. And I couldn’t figure out why until I got to this race. I realized why it made me so mad was that I work my tail off and everybody does. All these girls are trying to beat me, so I would be surprised if I was still seconds ahead,” she said, referencing her record-setting 3:07 lead at the Aspen

World Cup slalom last November. But at the same time, Shiffrin seemed to be saying “you ain’t seen nothing yet.” “My best skiing, I’m not even close to that yet. I didn’t put it all out there in Levi, and I didn’t put it all out there today. There’s just a lot of things going on. So for anyone out there watching today you don’t need other people’s approval. That’s something I’ve always seen on the East Coast: people think ‘I don’t care,’ – ‘I don’t care what you think about me.’ And I love that. It’s a really, really perfect time to be back here racing and to get that breath of freshness and hopefully take that with me for the rest of my career.” As for Shiffrin’s career, the win today solidifies her overall lead in the World Cup standings, giving her 325 points to second-place Wendy Holdener of Switzerland’s 168 points. It also puts her closer to breaking Austrian Marlies Shild Raich’s all-time record of 37 wins, 35 of which were in slalom. When asked what she thought about that, Shiffrin responded, “I don’t even try to process that. When I was little I watched all the videos of Marlies and all the best skiers and I wanted to be the best in the world. At the time I didn’t know how much time and work went into it. I just wanted to be a really good ski racer. I’m more proud of being the best in the world than beating any record. Besides, if I ever reached 35, which Marlies had, it would take something away from her. She was my inspiration, she was my idol.” And out in the grandstands and standing crowds, there may have been 1,000 young racers thinking the same thing today about Mikaela Shiffrin. (Editor’s note: For race photos, go to vtskiandride.com).

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BIANCA STONE, LEFT, her husband Ben Pease and carpenter Mike Quesnel stand outside the Ruth Stone house in Goshen earlier this month. Bianca and Ben moved here from New York City last spring to work on making the 150-year-old house livable. Eventually it will be a writers retreat. Brandon Reporter photo/Lee J. Kahrs

Poet Ruth Stone’s Goshen home coming back to life By LEE J. KAHRS GOSHEN — Hathaway Road is straight and dirt, passing homesteads nestled up against the Green Mountain National Forest in Goshen. A beautiful meadow opens up,

Mount Horrid above. The road continues and the forest closes back in around it and there it is on the left, the Ruth Stone House. Prior to her death on Nov. 19, 2011, at the age of 96, it was not

The Ruth Stone House, refuge of the former Vermont Poet Laureate; it was simply Ruth Stone’s house. And more than that, it was Stone’s home, her architectural soul, her muse. Stone was a writer who made her living as a poet when women artists were not given the same credence as men. She spent almost 50 years nurturing her art and the art of others in the house on Hathaway Road. Now, her grandchildren and Vermont’s current poet laureate are working in trust to rescue the property from the ravages of time and neglect to create a space Ruth would appreciate: A writer’s retreat and creative space celebrating the poet’s legacy. FOUNDATIONS Wet snow flurries fell at the house during a recent visit where granddaughter Bianca Stone, Bianca’s husband Ben Pease and carpenter Mike Quesnel were working to button up the house for winter. Bianca, 32, is eight months pregnant with the couple’s first child,

The Ruth Stone Foundation with the goal of giving poets and artists the time, space, and opportunity to create new work and share it with a wider audience through the foundation’s small-press publishing house, the Next Galaxy Poetry Initiative. The goal is for Ruth’s house to serve as a retreat with a small museum and the foundation’s headquarters. But the house was literally falling apart and needed thousands of dol- “Grandma lars in renova- really wanttions in order ed to leave to be habit- this place able. Half of for writers the first floor and the comhas been taken back to munity to the studs and make sure it there is a new continued on concrete foun- as a haven dation under for writers to two-thirds of come and do the house. And while their work.” — Bianca much more work lies Stone ahead, some of the most difficult and painstaking effort has already been spent on going through room after room of Stone’s papers, books, manuscripts and mementos, which were all strewn together and starting to mold. It was a big job that began more than two years ago; Bianca and Ben were working remotely from their home in New York City and spending weekends at the house. But last spring, they realized that if their goal was going to be realized, they would have to move to Vermont (See Ruth Stone House, Page 7)

the top buttons of a woolen pea coat fastened above her belly, her breath visible in the raw November air. “It had always been a thing in my family, where writers would come up here and spend a period of time,” she said. “Even if they weren’t poets, Grandma would make people write poems and read them, like a salon.” After Ruth’s death, Bianca, her cousin Nora Swan and Vermont Poet Laureate Chard deNiord were named trustees DURING BIANCA STONE’S childhood, she posed of the estate. with her grandmother, the poet Ruth Stone, for this They created photo.

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BIANCA STONE STANDS in front of a window casing in her grandmother’s Goshen home as Bianca’s husband, Ben Pease, walks by during a recent reclamation effort.

Brandon Reporter photo by Lee J. Kahrs

Ruth Stone House (Continued from Page 6) full-time. Bianca is a poet and artist, and personal assistant to renowned poet Sharon Olds in New York. Ben taught English at ASA College in Brooklyn. “We got to a certain point where we couldn’t do much more, and we knew if we were really committed to this, we’d have to leave New York,” Bianca said. “It was really hard, but it was important.” Bianca and Ben spent the summer living in a fifth-wheel camper in the backyard of Ruth’s house. Now that winter is almost here, they have taken an apartment in Middlebury. LITERARY HISTORY Ruth Stone was born in Roanoke, Va., in 1915 and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She and her late husband, Professor Walter Stone, bought the house on Hathaway Road in 1952. The couple had three daughters, Phoebe, Abigail and Marsha. In 1959, Walter committed suicide and Ruth raised her three girls alone in the house. She never remarried. Ruth received recognition for her work relatively late in life with the publication of the poetry collection “Ordinary Words” in 1999. The book won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was soon followed by other award-winning collections, including “In the Next

Galaxy” (2002), winner of the National Book Award; “In the Dark” (2004); and “What Love Comes To: New & Selected Poems” (2008), a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Ruth’s other honors and awards include two Guggenheim Fellowships, the Bess Hokin Prize, the Wallace Stevens Award, the Shelley Memorial Award, and the Walter

Cerf Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. Her acceptance speech for the National Book Awards illustrates both her devotion to poetry and her humility: “I’ve been writing poetry or whatever it is since I was five or six years old, and I couldn’t stop, I never could stop. I don’t know why I did it … It was like a stream that went along beside me, you know, my life went along here, and I got married and had three kids and did all the things you have to do, and all along the time this stream was going along. And I really didn’t know what it was saying. It just talked to me, and I wrote it down. So I can’t even take much credit for it.” TIME AND MONEY Bianca, Ben and their fellow trustees have raised over $50,000 so far to renovate the house, which is at least what it will cost to, in Bianca’s words, “make it livable.” Additional donations to the nonprofit will go toward the Ruth Stone Foundation for programming, publishing and maintaining the house as a writers retreat and creative space. “Grandma really wanted to leave this place for writers and the community to make sure it continued on as a haven for writers to come and do their work,” Bianca said. In an essay published online by vidaweb.org, Bianca succeeds in encapsulating just what Ruth’s house means to her, but also its significance to the perfect stranger: “Its not just a house that someone lived in. Not just the structure. It’s an entity. It’s a shell of a human life. A ghost we can touch. “It’s a ghost that has been lovingly touched, particularly over the last three years, thanks to a vigorous fundraising campaign and the help of many volunteers. “Why work so hard to rebuild such an old, broken down house? What does it matter?” Bianca wrote in her essay. “It matters because that soul that made up Ruth Stone was one that comes once in a lifetime. And its residue is still all over that land, in those houses. Because if we can’t honor, hold up,

and continue that complex genius of her art, which she spread wide to include everyone around it, then what is the point of being an artist? Being alive? If we can’t follow through with our dream that we know are the right thing to do, then why do anything at all? “If there are women that come before us, who overcame obstacles

To see a video of the house renovation see this story online at addisonindependent.com

merely by staying true to their art, their passion, then it is up to those of us who benefit from their work to

continue it.” To make a donation to the Ruth Stone Foundation, visit http://tinyurl.com/jnozk9m or visit The Ruth Stone Foundation on Facebook for additional contact information.

RUTH STONE STANDS on the porch of her house in Goshen.

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Let it snow

WARREN MILLER’S “Here, There and Everywhere,” which celebrates everything related to snow sports, will be shown at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. $18.

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“Introduction to digital storytelling” in Middlebury. Monday, Nov. 28, 4 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. In this two hour workshop you’ll be introduced to the idea of digital storytelling. The workshop leader is Bryan Alexander, author of “The New Digital Storytelling.” No technological skills required.

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MakerClub in Shoreham. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2:45 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Do you like to plan and tinker? Is building with your hands one of your favorite things? At this special MakerClub you can construct a gingerbread house. Work with a friend or by yourself. Author talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Author Mary Fillmore will talk about the 13-year-long creation of “An Address in Amsterdam,” an historical novel about a young Jewish woman who joins the underground. Warren Miller’s “Here, There and Everywhere” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The 67th annual Warren Miller ski film, “Here, There and Everywhere” celebrates everything related to snow sports. $18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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I Spy Contest in Middlebury. Dec 1-31, downtown Middlebury. Try to find the hidden ornaments designed by artist Ashley Wolff in ten store windows in downtown Middlebury and be entered to win $100 in Middlebury Money. Rules and contest details will be displayed in the window of the Vermont Bookshop starting Dec. 1. Free. Be Your Favorite Christmas Character in Middlebury. Dec. 1-31, downtown Middlebury. Ever wonder what you’d look like as a snowman? Or a gingerbread girl? Your family can pose for pictures with an assortment of adorable character cutouts around town, including Santa, a nutcracker, gingerbread siblings and snowmen. Free. Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, Dec. 1, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol. The menu is spaghetti with meat sauce, salad bar, cottage cheese, garlic bread and chocolate bread pudding. Suggested donation $4. Call Nancy at 453-5276 to get on the list. Come early and talk with friends and meet new ones.

Noonday concert in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. Organ recital by Adam Schneider, organist of First Baptist Church in Burlington. Event is free. Bring a lunch and enjoy as you listen to the music. Radical new developments in HIV/AIDS prevention talk in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ’59 House, Middlebury College. In recognition of World AIDS Day, Assistant Professor of Psychology Robert W. Moeller discusses his research on HIV/AIDS among racial and sexual minorities in the U.S. Free. Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. Creative Bloc paint and sip in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m., 51 Main. Join Creative Bloc for a fun-filled paint and sip. We will be painting a Christmas scene and all bottles of wine will be 51 percent off. Space is limited. $40. Call Rebecca Manley with questions: 802-758-2444 or 518-572-2666. Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., 49 Wilson Road. There will be a general meeting and show and tell, followed by a Holiday Gift Swap. Info: 453-5960. Talk and slideshow in Lincoln. Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Lincoln Library. In March of 2016, Alan Kamman of Lincoln started out on one of the most life-changing journeys of his life — walking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Join him as he looks back on his trek and how it influenced his life. Warren Miller’s “Here, There and Everywhere” in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. The 67th annual Warren Miller ski film, “Here, There and Everywhere” celebrates everything related to snow sports. $18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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fabulous raffles. Prizes include hand quilted heirloom quilt, theme baskets and a Fuji 24-speed bicycle. Gingerbread house reception in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. Opening reception for the 18th annual gingerbread house exhibit and competition. The exhibit will be open Monday through Saturday until Dec. 23. Registration forms available online at www. vermontfolklifecenter.org or in person and are due Nov. 23. “Middlebury Money” prizes will be awarded in each category. This year’s theme is “A

Christmas Carol: Revisiting the English Tradition of Ghost Stories During the Holidays.” Chocolate walk in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 4-10 p.m., downtown Bristol. Come to Bristol’s Chocolate Walk and experience a complimentary treat in downtown businesses. Grab a Chocolate Walk map and travel from store to store, sampling the decadent chocolate offerings, while browsing for gifts. Look for the “Chocolate Stop” signs at participating businesses. Memory tree lighting in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., On the Green in Bristol. Come to the Memory Tree Lighting in Bristol, where the names of the honorees will be read. There will be music and refreshments. Purchase a bulb for $5. Deadline is Nov. 28. Info: 453-5885. Candy cane hunt in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m., On the Green in Bristol. Santa has hidden candy canes all around the park. Bring your flashlight and help us find them. You may even find a special candy cane with a prize winning ribbon. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure” in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous music, will be presented by Middlebury Community Players. Tickets $6. Info: www.townhalltheater.org. Christmas music night in New Haven. Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., New Haven United Reformed Church, Route 7. Come and enjoy Christmas songs, readings and refreshments to celebrate the holiday season. All are welcome. For more information contact Liesbeth at 877-2486. Community wind ensemble concert in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Robison Concert Hall, Middlebury College. The Middlebury College wind ensemble winter concert featuring the music of Gabrieli, Verdi, a tuba concerto with Dana Howe and the premier of two original arrangements by members Ken Weston and Jerry Shedd. Free. Panther hockey in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 2, 7-9 p.m., Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College. The Middlebury College men’s hockey team opener game will take place against Connecticut College. United Way of Addison County is asking for a do-

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Holiday bazaar in Lincoln. Friday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Library. The Lincoln Library will have a small select group of items that are “new with tags” or “new without tags.” Items were donated to the Library for resale. Come and shop for the holidays and save a bundle. Lots of earrings, purses, pins and more. Great for kids to shop for their moms or grandmas. There will also be a table of “like new” items for sale. “Candy cane Christmas” marketplace in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 1-5 p.m., St. Ambrose Church. The “Candy Cane Christmas” Marketplace will feature crafts, baked goods, doll and linen shop, wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures and

Author reading

AUTHOR MARY FILLMORE will talk about the 13-year-long creation of “An Address in Amsterdam,” an historical novel about a young Jewish woman who joins the underground on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Ilsley Public Library.

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nation in lieu of admission at the doors and will be holding a 50/50 raffle with half of the raffle going to the United Way. Fall dance concert in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Night of new dance works by student dance artists. Tickets $12 public; $10 college ID holders; $10 students. Info: www.middlebury.edu/ arts or 802-443-3168.

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Breakfast with Santa in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 8-10:30 a.m., Vergennes Union High School cafeteria. The Commodore Friends of Music invite you to breakfast with Santa, and includes an elf band and chorus, crafts for the kids, and a visit with Santa! $5 kids; $7 adults. All proceeds benefit the VUHS music program. Annual holiday open house and bazaar in East Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-noon, Sarah Partridge Library, 431 East Main St. Free refreshments, book and plant sale, free crafts for kids, and gifts to buy. Christmas bazaar in Hancock and Granville. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Church of Hancock and Granville. The Community Church of Hancock and Granville will hold its Christmas bazaar. Holiday at the Bixby in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. Gift basket auction from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Santa reads at 10:30 a.m., Jon Gailmor performs at 11 a.m., refreshments served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and Commodore singers perform at 1 p.m. Christmas bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Baptist Church. Christmas bazaar will feature silent auction items, homemade baked goods, pickles, fleece mittens, homemade chocolates, bibs, Girl Scout candy, attic treasures, Rada cutlery and many other items. Choose from delicious corn chowder or one of the other soups for lunch along with a sandwich. Christmas bazaar in Orwell. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Orwell Town Hall. St. Paul’s annual Christmas bazaar will feature handmade gifts and crafts, Christmas decorations, raffle, silent auction, flea market, bake sale, lunch and refreshments. Benefits St. Paul’s Church. For information call Kathy Buxton at 948-2049. Craft fair in Leicester. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Leicester Central School. Craft fair to benefit the sixth grade end of year class trip. Spaces are available for $15. Contact Heather LaPorte at 377-2363 for information. Holiday craft fair in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Vergennes Union Elementary School. 16th annual winter holiday fair to benefit the after school fusion program takes place with over 60 vendors. Entry fee: bring a non-perishable donation of goods for the area food shelf or animal shelter. Gingerbread house judging in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Vergennes. Third annual gingerbread house judging. Enter your own gingerbread house by Nov. 28 or choose your favorites. Green Mountain Club hike in Ripton. Saturday, Dec. 3, Ripton. A moderate 5.2 mile hike or snowshoe that will take about 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Hike up the ridge on switchbacks for a gradual descent to Skylight Pond and Skyline Lodge. Dog-friendly event. For information contact Mike Greenwood at 349-5653 or mike802vt@comcast.net. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org. Youth adventurers club in Ripton. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m., Ripton. Outdoor art and inspiration at Robert Frost Interpretive Trail. While the pace is geared toward younger adventurers (ages 4-8), everyone is welcome. For information contact Lauren Bierman at 349-7498 or laurenbiermanrn@gmail.com. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org. “Candy cane Christmas” marketplace in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Ambrose Church. The “Candy Cane Christmas” Marketplace will feature crafts, baked goods, doll and linen shop, wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures and fabulous raffles. Prizes include hand quilted heirloom quilt, theme baskets and a Fuji 24-speed bicycle. Santa will visit also.

Holiday market in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School. Middlebury Farmers’ Market Holiday Market featuring baked goods, organic products, cheese and dairy products, crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, jam, jellies, preserves, maple syrup, meat and poultry products, wine, bread, plants, pickles, prepared foods, soap and body care products, eggs, yarn and cider. Hot cocoa hut in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Park. Take a break from shopping to make a cup of hot cocoa from the Hot Cocoa Hut. Just 25 cents for a cup with all the fixings! Santa’s arrival in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:45 a.m., downtown Middlebury. Kick the holiday season off with a fun-filled morning in Middlebury. Welcome Santa as he arrives via fire truck, over the Cross Street Bridge and up Main Street, going around twice to give everyone time to see him. Then, enjoy a visit with the right jolly old elf himself at the Middlebury Community House from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Families can take an old-fashioned horse drawn wagon ride through Middlebury from 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Holiday bazaar in Lincoln. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Library. The Lincoln Library will have a small select group of items that are “new with tags” or “new without tags.” These items were donated to the Library for resale. Come and shop for the holidays and save a bundle. Lots of earrings, purses, pins and more. Great for kids to shop for their moms or grandmas. There will also be a table of “like new” items for sale. Holiday open house in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Come to the Sheldon Museum’s annual holiday open house and enjoy the electric train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. Info: www.henrysheldonmuseum.org. Pottery sale in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2377 Route 7 South. Middlebury Studio School will hold a pottery sale with pottery by Kathy Clarke, Ken Martin, Stacey Stanhope, Su Shannon, local potters, studio assistants and students. Find wonderful handmade pottery at affordable prices. This a fundraiser to benefit the school. Friends of the library sale in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Friends of the library offer holiday shopping bargains. Be sure to visit the specially priced books room and the children’s book room. All profits will be used to support library programming. Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Town Hall Theater’s Education Program presents the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Donations accepted. Santa’s Village in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, noon-3 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Come visit Santa’s Village at the Vergennes Opera House. Sit with Santa and get your picture taken. Decorate gingerbread men and do crafts with Northland Job Corps students. Listen to Mrs. Claus read stories and write your letter to Santa with the help of a Vergennes Police Officer who will safely deliver your letter to the Post Office. Gift wrapping station in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, noon-4 p.m., 51 Main. Anything purchased in Middlebury can be wrapped for free at 51 Main, just bring your receipt. Tea with Mrs. Claus in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 3, 1-2 p.m., Holley Hall. Join Mrs. Claus for tea and cookies, a story read by Mrs. Claus and crafts with the elves. $15 per child and $10 per accompanying adult (required). Reserve your seat by calling 453-5885. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous music, will be presented by Middlebury Community Players. Tickets $6. Info: www.townhalltheater.org. Panther hockey in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m., Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College. The Middlebury College men’s hockey team opener game will take place against Tufts University. United Way of Addison County is asking for a donation in lieu of admission at the doors and will be holding a 50/50 raffle with half of the raffle going

to the United Way. Celebrate in the park in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 3-5:30 p.m., downtown Vergennes. Live music and caroling in the bandstand. Stay warm and make s’mores around the campfires. Pet the baby animals. Take a picture with Santa and Mr. Candy Cane. SD Ireland’s famous lighted cement truck arrives at 4:45 p.m. displaying an amazing lighting show. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Tree lighting in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m., downtown Vergennes. Annual tree lighting with Mayor Benton of Vergennes.

dent dance artists. $12 public; $10 college ID holders; $6 students. Info: www.middlebury.edu/ arts or 802-443-3168. The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble celebrates the wisdom that “it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing” with a program of the best of classic big band repertoire and contemporary jazz compositions. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Appalachian Trail

IN MARCH OF 2016, Alan Kamman of Lincoln started out on one of the most lifechanging journeys of his life — walking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Join him for a talk and slideshow on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Library.

Borderless: A Night of International Cultures in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Middlebury College. With more than 100 students from Middlebury College, ISO (International Student Organization) presents a night of international cultures on stage. Tickets $6 Info: go.middlebury.edu/boxoffice or call 443-6433. “Chevalier” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. Six men on a fishing trip aboard a luxury yacht in the Aegean Sea decide to play a game they call the Best at Everything. When the game is over, only one man receives the victory ring: the Chevalier. In Greek with English subtitles. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. CD release party in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Sally Burrell’s, 36 Pine St. DaddyLongLegs will be having a CD release party. Refreshments provided BYOB. $10 admission. Limited seating. Call 453-4613 for reservations. Fall dance concert in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. This night of new dance works showcases the choreography of emerging stu-

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Holiday open house in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 4, noon-4 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Come to the Sheldon Museum’s annual holiday open house and enjoy the electric train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. Info: www.henrysheldonmuseum.org. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure” in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous music, will be presented by Middlebury Community Players. Tickets $6. Info: www.townhalltheater.org.

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Cellist Sophie Shao will return for her ninth consecutive Middlebury College Performing Arts Series appearance at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Mahaney Center for the Arts. The program will include Beethoven’s C Minor string trio, Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 2, and Dvořák’s second piano quartet. Shao is always an audience favorite, performing chamber music alongside a group of virtuosic friends each year. Although Shao has been the constant, the rest of the ensemble has changed every year, reflecting Shao’s seemingly inexhaustible supply of supremely talented colleagues. This year’s perby Greg Pahl formance will include violinist Jennifer Frautschi, violist Dimitri Murrath and pianist Gloria Chien. Winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, Sophie Shao is a versatile and passionate cellist who has performed to critical acclaim throughout the United States and around the world. Tickets are $25 for the general public. For more information, or to

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purchase tickets, call 443-MIDD (6433) or go to middlebury.edu/arts. The Mahaney Center is located at 72 Porter Field Road, just off Route 30 (South Main Street). Free parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the Center for the Arts parking lot. JORY NASH AT RIPTON COFFEE HOUSE The Ripton Community Coffee House, a nonprofit community concert series, welcomes awardwinning singer-songwriter and storyteller Jory Nash at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Ripton Community House in Ripton. Toronto-based Nash blends elements of Folk, Jazz, Blues, Pop and Soul into an original mix of sound. A multi-instrumentalist, Nash plays acoustic guitar, piano and banjo and his warm, unique voice urges you to listen to his thoughtful lyrics and intricate melodies. He has recorded eight critically acclaimed albums, the most recent being his 2015 release of “The Many Hats of Jory Nash.” As always, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with an open mike set, followed by the featured performers. Open mike performers are encouraged to call in advance and reserve

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JOHN LAROUCHE TRIO AT BRANDON MUSIC Inspired by traditional Jazz, the John LaRouche Trio has added their own unique voice to familiar tunes and their own compositions. Special guest Cooie DeFrancesco will lend vocals to their concert at Brandon Music on Saturday. At 7:30 p.m. (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Drawing from a wide range of Jazz styles, the trio plays Jazz tinged with Latin, Swing and Tango beats. Their large repertoire includes Jazz tunes from the ’40s through the ’60s written by Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Johnny Mercer and others. The trio features John LaRouche on the chromatic harp, Levent Unal on guitar, and Ellen Powell on bass. The group has played at various venues in Vermont, including The Inn at Essex, The Green Mountain Inn, the Discover Jazz Festival and many others. Tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are recommended for the show and required for dinner. Venue is BYOB. Call 247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

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MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College men’s basketball team cruised past SUNY-New Paltz, 9462, on Nov. 22 in the Panthers’ home opener. Middlebury, ranked No. 24 in the D3hoops.com preseason poll, improved to 3-0 heading into a Sunday, Nov. 27, home game vs. Endicott (11). Endicott, coming off a 72-60 loss at No. 3 Babson, came in at No. 26 in the preseason poll and was expected to offer more resistance than New Paltz (0-4). The Panthers also host RPI at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Johnson State at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. On this past Tuesday, the Panthers scored 14 of the game’s first 16 points and then took control for good with a 20-0 first-half run that stretched a 2916 lead to 49-16 with 6:58 left before the break. During the decisive run, Zach Baines scored six points and Jake Brown chipped in four points and three assists. Soon after that surge, a three from Bryan Jones gave Middlebury its largest lead of the half at 54-19. The Panthers took a 56-24 advantage into the locker room. The Panthers took a 70-30 lead on a bucket from Adisa Majors with 14:43 remaining in the game, and led by a game-high 44 points on a three-point (See Panther men, Page 19)

Defense, boards key strong start By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Despite an underwhelming first half in the Panthers’ home opener two days before Thanksgiving, the Middlebury women’s basketball team eventually had little trouble moving to 3-0 by defeating Johnson State, 62-34. The good? The Panthers held a second straight foe to fewer than 40 points, limited the 2-2 Badgers to 23 percent shooting, and outrebounded their third straight opponent, in this case by 54-29. The not-so“It may good? Middlehave been bury shot 22 a little bit percent in the first 20 minutes of nerves. and scored just We were just kind of seven points in the second quarflat.” ter on the way — Middlebury to an 18-12 lead Coach K.J. after a first half Krasco that had observers and coaches alike scratching their heads. “It may have been a little bit of nerves,” said Middlebury Coach K.J. Krasco. “We were just kind of flat.” Added Krasco of the coaches’ halftime message to the Panthers: “We tried to let them know we weren’t quite on vacation yet.” Message received. In the first 2:45 of the second half the Panthers, sparked by defense from sophomore guards Colleen Caveney and Alex Huffman, got points from every starter in a 13-0 run that made it 3112. Leading scorer Sarah Kaufman — a junior who is one of only three Panther upperclassmen — hit a three and fed sophomore center Catherine Harrison inside to start the surge. Caveney, who led Middlebury with 15 points, scored twice on the break, once after one of Huffman’s two steals during the run, and also fed Harrison for a hoop in transition. Huffman capped the decisive run by going coast-to-coast for a layup at 7:15. Krasco said the Panthers were moving well defensively in the first half, but once they started running on offense the other half of the pic-

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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE JUNIOR Sarah Kaufman leans into a Johnson State defender during the Panthers’ home-opener last Tuesday night. Middlebury won the game, 62-34. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

ture came into focus. “We began to play at a higher pace and work together and get good shot opportunities,” Krasco said. “It just looked like we were just a little sluggish in the first half.” In the first quarter neither team scored for the first 5:27, when Caveney sank a three. The Panthers took an 11-5 lead after one. They scored four second-chance points, and freshman guard Kira Waldman fed a cutting Caveney for two and drove for two more. Johnson hit two unintentionally banked shots in the period, one of them Kaitlyn Brouard’s buzzer-beating three-pointer. In the second quarter, the teams combined to make six shots and turn the ball over seven times while scoring seven points each. Afterward, Krasco praised the Badgers’ sticky man defense, but at halftime she reminded the Panthers (See Basketball, Page 19)

Score BOARD COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Basketball 11/22 Midd. vs. Johnson St..................62-34 Men’s Basketball 11/22 Midd. vs. New Paltz....................94-62

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PANTHER SOPHOMORE ALEX Huffman dribbles the ball up the court during last Tuesday’s game against Johnson State. Middlebury won their home-opening game, 62-34. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 12/2 Midd. at Conn..............................7 p.m. 12/3 Midd. at Conn..............................3 p.m. Men’s Hockey 12/2 Conn. at Midd..............................7 p.m. 12/3 Tufts at Midd................................3 p.m. Women’s Basketball 12/1 Midd. at RPI.................................6 p.m. Men’s Basketball 11/27 Endicott at Midd.........................2 p.m. 11/29 RPI at Midd................................7 p.m. 11/30 Johnson at Midd........................7 p.m. Late games were played after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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Basketball the fourth with a bucket and a feed (Continued from Page 18) to Harrison sandwiched around a the plan was to push the ball. “We had talked about that as our Huffman steal and layup. The Pangame plan, and we also said at half- thers pulled away from there. Kaufman scored nine points and time we were getting outworked, and I think they took that to heart. added six boards. Harrison scored Because give credit to Johnson,” she eight and added a game-high 11 boards. Huffman led in said. “They’re a tough assists (four) and steals team. Their post play(three) to go with eight ers are physical. They “With our points and 10 boards (she have some talented additional size guards who are quick in the freshman leads the team in all three categories), and freshman and supply some ball class, it’s Maya Davis started and pressure.” really helped hauled in 10 rebounds. But when the Panus to play a Caveney defended Johnthers took charge after son leading point-getter the break the game little bit more became one-sided, al- aggressively on Ashley Goddard, who did not score on Tuesday. though Badger guard the defensive Off the bench, WaldDomonique Carter- end.” man played with confiStanley scored eight — Middlebury dence, handled the ball of her team-high 11 Coach K.J. Krasco and defended well, and points in third period chipped in six points, to help her team twice pull within 15 points, the final time four boards and two assists. Freshat 43-28. Carter-Stanley finished as man post player Betsy Knox was active defensively and recorded five the only Badger in double figures. Caveney hit two free throws at boards and two assists, and fresh0:1.3 of the third to make it 45-28, man forward Lily Kuntz scored and she sparked a 6-0 run to open eight points and set up three hoops.

LOOKING AHEAD Davis, Knox and Kuntz are all listed at 5-11 or 6-0, and have boosted the Panther defense and rebounding, Krasco said; another 6-3 freshman, Vanessa Young, is expected back from an injury. “With our additional size in the freshman class, it’s really helped us to play a little bit more aggressively on the defensive end,” Krasco said. The Panthers are also playing without injured junior rotation member Sabrina Weeks, who, like Young, is expected to return and give the team a lift. “Vanessa is a unique player. She has a lot of size and has a very nice outside shot. We can utilize her inside out. And Sabrina is just a strong, strong versatile player,” Krasco said. “It’s just going to add to our depth and competitiveness for playing time when those guys are healthy.” Krasco knows tougher challenges are coming, and said the defense has to continue to improve. “We work on that in practice every day, and we need to, because in

order to compete in our league and improve and play some of the top teams in the country, which we’re going to, we have to become a tougher, more disciplined defensive team,” she said. Krasco expects some of the offensive wrinkles to smooth out as her young Panthers continue to learn to play with each other and execute more effectively. “When we run our offense we get good shots,” she said. Krasco also knows that especially in NESCAC play other teams will focus on shutting down the team’s established scorers, Kaufman and Harrison, so others will have to be ready to hit shots. “We need other players to step up and score,” she said, adding, “We’re going to have to make free throws. We’re going to have to take pressure shots and make them.” Krasco is looking forward to watching her young team meet the challenges. “We have a lot of good positive energy surrounding the team this year. It’s just really swaying that en-

while Eric McCord was six-for-eight for 12 points with eight rebounds. Majors finished with 11 points on four-for-five shooting as the Panthers finished at 52.2 percent from the

floor. Brown dished out nine assists, while Nick Tarantino pulled down nine boards. Dylan Balducci paced New Paltz with 12 points, and Nick Arthur

PANTHER SOPHOMORE CATHERINE Harrison wins a rebound next to Johnson State’s Ladona Quinn last Tuesday night in Middlebury. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

ergy into focus and intelligence on the court,” she said. “We have some players who are capable of doing some really exciting things.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Panther men (Continued from Page 18) play from Matt St. Amour with 12:08 to go. The Hawks closed the gap to 32 on the final shot of the game as time expired.

St. Amour led all scorers with 27 points, including six-for-10 shooting from behind the arc, adding five assists. Baines netted 12 points with six boards on six-for-seven shooting,

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Cherry wood (Continued from Page 1) “Doug was very much an environmentalist,” Joann Langrock said. Douglas Baker had the cherry trees milled into planks, each of them around two inches thick. But the Bakers never found a use for the wood, and simply stored it in their barn. The Langrocks got the wood when they purchased the farm. They, too, didn’t have a grand plan for the coveted material, which they allowed to season sweetly through the years. They have occasionally passed out a plank or two to friends, and had some bookshelves and a coffee table made with some of the wood. “We’re not woodworkers,” Langrock explained with a smile. Peter Langrock continues to be one of the most successful and high-profile lawyers in Vermont. Joann has been an avid community volunteer who was part of the THT brain trust during the organization’s formative years. Joann credits her husband with pitching the cherry planks benefit, following his conversation with an

art museum official in Winnipeg, Canada. The curator there, who has become a friend family friend, talked about the fundraising potential of the wood. And the Langrocks have been longtime supporters of the THT. “Peter proposed it to me, and I brought it up to the THT Events Committee,” Joann Langrock said. The committee took an immediate shine to the idea, and then it became a matter of hauling the wood to a common spot within the Langrocks’ barn so it would be easily visible and accessible. THT officials will schedule a couple of Saturdays in the future for woodworkers to come down and select their plank(s). “It is thoroughly dry and it has wonderful shapes,” Langrock said. Interested woodworkers will be asked to present their project concepts, whereupon they will be granted one or more planks to bring about their creative vision. Anderson hopes the fundraiser culminates in a diverse collection of utilitarian and artistic objects, including ta-

bles, chests, cutting boards, chairs and sculpture, to mention a few. “There are no restrictions,” he said. “Much of the fun in this project will be seeing what the skilled artisans can dream up.” Plans call for woodworkers to be given ample time to create their cherry wood offerings, which will be displayed at THT next fall and then sold. “I think it will make a beautiful show,” Anderson said. He noted there’s no shortage of creativity in Addison County, so he expects some nice entries in the cherry charity challenge. Folks will recall, for example, THT’s “Big Chair Project” in 2014, through which five area woodworkers crafted some Gulliver-sized seats to draw attention to the non-profit organization’s annual membership drive. Four of the chairs were auctioned to raise money for THT. The cherry wood challenge will be one of three major fundraisers for THT in 2017. There will also be an annual flea market and a triennial auction featuring donated treasures ranging from vacation accommodations to antiques. And as usual, THT will count on vital revenue through its annual membership drive. Around 60 percent of THT’s annual operating budget is made up by fundraising of some sort, according to Anderson. The remaining 40 percent is derived from ticket revenues and renting out the building. So with so much of the theater’s budget dependent on contributions, it’s important that special events be creative and exciting. And THT officials believe they have a winner in the cherry wood event. “It puts the fun in fundraising,” Anderson said. Any woodworkers interested in securing one or more of the cherry planks should contact Anderson at 388-1436, or at executivedirector@ townhalltheater.org. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Think of 2-1-1 during this time of giving ADDISON COUNTY — United Way of Addison County has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. UWAC will be asking for support of the Vermont 2-1-1 program, which provides access to vital resources in times of personal crisis to all Vermont residents. Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Vermont and you will reach a highlytrained contact specialist to assess your needs and provide referrals to the resources in your community. Every day, contact specialists help callers find assistance for complex issues such as financial problems, substance abuse, suicide prevention and more. Available 24 hours a day every day of the year. As of the end of September 2016, this resource had already provided 24,195 referrals. On November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support. Here in Addison County we have seen the success and impact of VT 2-1-1 many times. A 47-year-old woman called 211 in November 2015, looking for assistance with her mortgage payment. She contacted 211 several times in the past searching for in-home assistance for her aging mother. She had never called to request services for herself and was somewhat reluctant to ask for help. She did not qualify for Mortgage Payment Assistance, as she was not yet in the process of legal foreclosure. She was behind on her payments and stressed about the situation

reaching the crisis point of foreclosure. The 211 Call Specialist referred her to Neighborworks for Mortgage Foreclosure Counseling. The caller had never heard of the agency or the services Neighborworks provides. She was eager to make contact and indicated she would call them right away. During a follow up call in December, she stated, “I thought the 211 service was great. I called for help with foreclosure, and the connection you helped me make allowed us to work it out so my children and I can stay in our home. Thank You!” 92Y — a cultural center in New York City that, since 1874, has been bringing people together around its core values of community service and giving back — conceptualized #GivingTuesday as a new way of linking individuals and causes to strengthen communities and encourage giving. In 2015, the fourth year of the movement, #GivingTuesday brought together over 45,000 partners in 71 countries and helped raise nearly $117 million online in the U.S. alone. “We have been incredibly inspired by the generosity in time, efforts and ideas that have brought our concept for a worldwide movement into reality,” said Henry Timms, founder of #GivingTuesday and executive director of 92Y. “As we embark on our fifth year of #GivingTuesday, we are encouraged by the early response from partners eager to continue making an impact in this global conversation.” Those who are interested in joining United Way Addison County’s #GivingTuesday initiative can visit www.unitedwayaddisoncounty.org/ give211. For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/GivingTuesday) or follow @ GivingTues and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on social media.

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Middlebury Union High School

We are pleased to introduce you to Spencer Carpenter, a senior at Middlebury Union High School, this week’s student of the week. Spencer is the son of Brian and Nanette Carpenter of Middlebury. Spencer’s positive attitude has earned him the respect of his fellow students and teachers in the MUHS community. He is serving as a peer leader this year and his warm smile has been a welcome support to the new ninth- graders. Spencer says it feels like “just yesterday” that he was a ninth-grader and he is glad to now have the opportunity to introduce MUHS to the entering freshmen. He enjoys interacting with other students from across the grades and being involved in athletics. An active student, Spencer says his interest in the sciences developed primarily because of his mother’s work as a nurse. He considers himself a “hands on” type of student and likes project-based learning such as a recent field trip with his AP Environmental Science class. Mr. Gay took Spencer and his Spencer Carpenter classmates to the Burlington waterfront where they boarded the MUHS Melosira, UVM’s research vessel, and took water samples of Lake Champlain. They also traveled to New Hampshire and studied the lakes of the White Mountains at both high and low elevations. Spencer is also enrolled in AP biology, economics and fundamentals of engineering this semester. Spencer was a valued member of the MUHS varsity football team and served as both linebacker and fullback. He says he has tremendous respect for Coach Dennis Smith and the sense of camaraderie and togetherness the team has created. Spencer’s spring sport is lacrosse and he takes pride in wearing his championship jacket, which he acquired his sophomore year. He knows he will miss being a part of Tiger athletics as he moves on to college in the fall of 2017. After graduation, Spencer plans to study science at a small, four-year liberal arts institution in the Northeast. He wants to continue doing research and be actively involved in both athletics and extra-curricular activities. We wish Spencer well with the rest of his senior year and know that he will make a positive impression at whatever college he opts to attend. He has been a wonderful part of the MUHS community.

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

Vergennes Union High School

Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Devon Kimball as its Student of the Week. Devon lives in New Haven with his dad, Michael Kimball. Devon’s mom, Jessica Kimball, lives in Vergennes. Devon has three siblings: Casey, a junior at VUHS; Jordan, an eighth-grader at Vergennes Union Middle School; and Tyler, a fifth-grader at Vergennes Union Elementary School. Devon has earned honors throughout most of high school. Last year he was in the culinary program at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. Devon received recognition for outstanding students of the quarter and earned high honors in this program. Devon was also chosen to represent Vergennes at Boys’ State last summer. For all four years of high school Devon has been an active member of our athletic programs, playing football, basketball and baseball. This year he was selected to play in the North South All Star Football game. Devon Kimball Outside of school Devon has worked at Basin Harbor Club as VUHS a recreation counselor. He describes it as a “dream job” because he gets “to spend his days with kids having fun.” Devon is an avid deer hunter. He also plays on the Addison County American Legion baseball team during the summer. He also enjoys going out on the lake with friends and playing a game of golf every once in awhile. Devon gives this advice to high school students, “Make the best out of your four years in high school. Honestly, it flies by, and when your senior year comes around and all the ‘lasts’ start you don’t want to be second guessing yourself, because you can’t relive it.” Art teacher and morning meeting mentor Carlie Guinane has very nice things says about Devon. “Devon Kimball is a wonderful member of my morning meeting,” Guinane said. “Last year when I was a beginner teacher, he was always helpful and patient toward my lack of knowledge. He accepts academic challenges and pushes through them until he is successful.” Following graduation from VUHS next June, Devon plans on attending a four-year college somewhere in New England and hopes to major in business or athletic management. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Devon the very best in the future.

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Addison County target for preferance in federal contracts

MONTPELIER — The U.S. gov- expanded the definition of “base cloernment recently expanded its His- sure area” under the HUBZone protorically Underutilized Business gram. Orleans County is an existing Zones program in Vermont. As a re- HUBZone based on unemployment sult, Addison County has been des- data, and Essex County continues to ignated as a HUBZone be designated as a HUBdue to the 2011 closures Zone based on income ADDISON COUNTY of Courcelle Brothand unemployment data. ers U.S. Army Reserve “Half of the state is goCommand in Rutland ing to benefit from this. and Chester, Vt. Bennington, OrSmall businesses in these HUBange, Rutland, Windham and Wind- Zone areas can apply to become sor counties have also been designat- HUBZone certified and once they ed as HUBZone due to the closures. obtain the certification they can bid The HUBZone program assists on HUBZone contracts,” said Darcy small businesses in gaining pref- Carter, SBA Acting New England erential access to federal contracts Regional Administrator. The U.S. due to limited economic develop- government has a goal of awarding ment in rural communities. The SBA 3 percent of all federal prime conchanged its regulations to implement tract dollars to HUBZone certified certain sections of the National De- businesses. HUBZone businesses fense Authorization Act for Fiscal are also eligible to receive a 10 Year 2016. percent price evaluation preferAmong other things, these sections ence in full and open competition

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procurements. To get certified, the business must be small, its principal office must be in a HUBZone, at least 35 percent of its employees must reside within a HUBZone and the small business must be at least 51 percent owned by U.S. citizens, or be a business owned by an Indian Tribal Government, an Alaska Native Corporation, a Community Development Corporation, a Native Hawaiian Organization, or be a small agricultural cooperative. “The SBA will be partnering with the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center to provide educational workshops in these counties about the HUBZone Program and how to get certified. Any business interested in learning more about the HUBZone program and the certification process should contact the VT PTAC,” said Robin Miller, VT PTAC director.

VT PTAC is a state agency tasked with increasing the percentage of federal contracts awarded to Vermont businesses with particular emphasis on small businesses. VT PTAC assists with counseling, market research, bid proposals and other contract issues. VT PTAC can be reached at 802-828-5237 or accd. ptac@vermont.gov.

The SBA HUBZone office offers eligibility assistance teleconferences Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. EST. Participants influence the topics by their questions and HUBZone staff facilitates the discussion by providing the answers and introducing specific topics as time allows. To participate, call the number listed at www.sba.gov/hubzone.

Peluso named area’s top Realtor

ADDISON COUNTY — Sarah Peluso of IPJ Real Estate in Middlebury was named the Addison County Board of Realtors’ (ACBOR) 2016 Realtor of the Year (ROTY) earlier this fall. The ROTY Award is ACBOR’s highest honor and recognizes a member for their civic, business and industry-related activities and achievements. “Sarah’s commitment to her clients and customers and everyone involved in the real estate transactions that she manages, is PELUSO nothing short of stellar,” said Courtney Houston DeBisshop, ACBOR president. “She is also involved in a number of community organizations, demonstrating her commitment to making our communities and our state a better place to live.” Peluso has served as president of the Addison County Board of Realtors, and has held additional leadership positions with the board. She currently represents ACBOR on the Vermont Realtors Board of Directors. She is an active member on the Middlebury Planning Commission. She served as board chair for United Way of Addison County in 2012, and has held additional leadership roles with United Way since 2006. She currently serves on the Eastview Board of Directors. Peluso was honored during the Vermont Realtors Awards of Distinction banquet at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, VT on October 26. Addison County Board of Realtors serves more than 125 Realtor and Affiliate members in Addison County, Vt. ACBOR is part of Vermont Realtors, the state association for Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors, the nation’s largest trade association with more than 1.2 million members.

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came to town. Turino, who has published several articles on the history of Christmas and speaks widely on the topic, will include research related to Christmas in Vermont. The talk takes place in the meeting room in the Middlebury Town Office building, 77 Main St., across the street from the Sheldon. Following the talk, the audience is invited to the Sheldon Museum for a festive holiday reception and to view the current exhibits, including vintage wooden Vermont toys and the model train display. Sheldon Museum and Historic New England members are free; non-members $10. Reservations and advance payment requested. Call the Sheldon at 802-388-2117 to reserve a space. The Sheldon Museum is located at 1 Park St. in Middlebury.

Historical film on tap in Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH — The Ferrisburgh Historical Society welcomes the director/co-writer George Woodard and producer/co-writer (and Ferrisburgh resident) Gerianne Smart to the Ferrisburgh Community Center to show their award-winning film “The Summer of Walter Hacks” on Sunday, Dec. 11. Set in the 1950s in Vermont, the film tells the story of two brothers

who try to make life work on the family farm in the midst of life’s trials and surprises. Viewers from the area will recognize many familiar faces and locations throughout the film. The film starts at 2 p.m. Run time is approximately 120 minutes. Tickets are at the door only. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

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Addison County’s Humane Society Jed 3 years, Pitbull mix, neutered male. The first thing you’ll notice about this silly guy is his adorable under bite and then you’ll be drawn in by his mesmerizing copper eyes! After that you’ll notice patches of missing hair on his back; in a former life, Jed was neglected and his harness left on to wear into his skin. Jed has made tremendous strides in confidence and trust but will always bear the history of a time when people were not nice to him and he will always need a gentle touch. He is good with kids (who are old enough to understand that Jed scares easily) and mild around the cats in the shelter. He likes other dogs but can overwhelm them with his physical play style. Mars 3 years, Mixed breed, neutered male. Mars feels like he arrived on another planet when he got to Vermont from Texas, where he had been found severely emaciated and full of parasites. Now that his journey to physical recovery is complete he is looking for family to join for adventures! Mars is a high energy dog who gets along with other dogs and cats and will likely make a great match for an active family where hiking and other outdoor activity is the norm! Zella 2 years, Mixed breed, spayed female. Pretty Zella is a soft dog with melting brown eyes. She had been running loose in San Antonio, TX before being picked up by Animal Control and transported to Vermont for a chance at a forever home of her own! She is sociable with other dogs and cats and seems to have a desire to make friends with everyone she meets. If you have a soft spot for sweet dogs, come on down and meet Zella! Clay 2 years, Mixed breed, neutered male. Clay came to Homeward Bound all the way from San Antonio, TX! He is a small dog only 16 pounds - but we have no idea what a DNA test would reveal! Clay is ready to say goodbye to the hot desert sun and make the Green Mountains his home. He is a regular at the shelter doggie play group parties and is mild around the cats at the shelter. Clay will fit well into a variety of homes and is hopeful for a family who will take the time to help him adjust to a new life. Pinto Bean 6 years, Chihuahua mix, neutered male. Pinto Bean is as cute as his name! This middle-aged bean of a dog is shy upon meeting new people but develops trust with gentle handling and attention. He was surrendered to our shelter when his owner was unable to provide for him. Pinto Bean has good manners around cats and used to successfully go to doggy day care so he should fit well into a variety of homes. However, for a successful placement we are not recommending that Pinto Bean go to a home with children under 13. His need for quiet and steady interactions with people would not likely be met by younger children! Sailor 1.5 years, Lab/Collie mix, neutered male. Sailor is a sweet, smart, energetic young guy who just LOVES to play fetch and play with puzzle toys! He has lived with children and did great with them, but would become overprotective of them if their friends visited. Sailor typically gets along with dogs who have been properly introduced to him, and while he hasn’t lived with cats he didn’t show any interested in the cats here at the shelter. If you are looking for a playful, affectionate, smart dog, then Sailor is your guy!

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Grange Series (Continued from Page 1) tually, she foresees three markets a year on a regular basis. Yarbrough, a 2002 Middlebury College graduate who went on to earn a master’s degree at Dartmouth, said she knows the timeline is tight, but is confident things will work out. “Really I could have used another month or two to try to get it together, but the enthusiasm from the vendors and the people who said they want to come motivates me to keep trying to get it together in time,” she said. “Because I think it will be beautiful. I would really like to have it be a family event. And maybe with this early snow I’m hoping our horse and wagon ride might be a horse and sleigh ride.” She explained her motivation for the Series and the Markets in a handout at the Nov. 15 board meeting. Essentially, Yarbrough, who runs a documentary film business with her husband, Finn Yarbrough, wants to get people to know one another better, face to face. “Ferrisburgh is a beautiful, rural town with talent and resourcefulness at the end of every dirt road, but in an age of technological connection, daily physical isolation is a problem that spans the generations. We need to find opportunities to bring people together, actively build unity in our communities, and foster social development,” she wrote. Yarbrough said she has for years been nursing the idea of a series of concerts, films, dances and lectures. She also said she has always admired Ferrisburgh’s Town Hall, which is a replica of the historic Grange building that burned on the site in a 2005 fire. After moving to Ferrisburgh in

FERRISBURGH RESIDENT KATE Yarbrough would like to start a series of artistic events and artisan markets at Ferrisburgh’s town hall and community center. Yarbrough hopes the series and markets will bring residents together. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

2009, she and Finn had also attended events in other towns, such as the Ripton Coffee House, and she wondered if her new Town Hall could host similar performances. “It struck me that was the way things were once in our Grange building, but that sort of thing had kind of fallen to the wayside,” Yarbrough said. “It was something that I thought I could help organize, but at the time I just didn’t have time.”

That was in part because of her young family. Just now their 4-yearold twins have begun preschool, allowing for some breathing room; a third child is almost two. Yarbrough also said political divisiveness recently in the air sparked her into action. “I don’t know if it’s the age my children are getting to, or the whole environment we’ve found ourselves in this last year,” she said. “But sud-

“There are other groups who are denly I felt very motivated to go ahead and start getting this together putting on events for the community, but if we had a place where people and off the ground.” If all goes well, another market gathered regularly, say on the first in the spring — Yarbrough told the Saturday of every month or something, where people selectboard that vencould get in the habit dors would pay $50 of knowing someto set up shop in the “In an age of thing would be gocommunity center — technological ing on and just had to could help fund the connection, daily check to see what it first performances physical isolation was this month, then next summer. is a problem the turnout might be “If I could do that spans the a little better.” the Christmas MarYarbrough hopes ket and perhaps the generations. the markets themspring artisans or We need to find selves can become makers market, say opportunities must-visit events. in May, then I would to bring people “Initially I was hope to have enough together, actively thinking of the Semoney to start bookbuild unity in ries as the main ating people to pertraction because form,” Yarbrough our communities, and foster social I think it’s got so said. much value for the What might hap- development.” pen first in a space — Kate Yarbrough community, and then these markets would that can hold an audisupport that Series ence — or a group interested in dancing — of up to 200? financially,” Yarbrough said. “But “Initially I’ve been thinking about the more I thought about the markets musicians,” Yarbrough said. “I the more excited I got about creating would love a Celtic music night to a marketplace in Ferrisburgh for all kick it off. I’d love to get some con- the local artists and designers who are doing incredible things.” tra dances going.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at She hopes a consistent schedule andyk@addisonindependent.com. would help increase attendance.

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It’s time for winter flu shots BURLINGTON — When 2-yearold Eleanor Wallace-Brodeur was diagnosed with leukemia and started chemotherapy, one of the first things her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins had to do before they could see her was to get the flu vaccine. “Getting vaccinated against the flu not only helps keep you from getting sick,” said Health Commissioner Harry Chen, “it also protects individuals who are vulnerable to serious, and even deadly complications from the flu.” Eleanor’s cancer is now in remission, and the bright-eyed, energetic 6-year-old, who also must manage her type 1 diabetes, is Vermont’s 2016 Children’s Miracle Network Champion. In that role, Eleanor and her family travel around Vermont on behalf of the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital where she

received her treatment, and in support of other children and families grappling with their own health situations. “The risk of scary complications and hospitalization was a constant concern. We were always thinking about the health of everyone who came in contact with her,” said Rachel Wallace-Brodeur, Eleanor’s mother. “I tell other families upfront that the best way to help protect their at-risk children is to encourage as many people as possible to be vaccinated.” Flu season in Vermont starts in late fall and generally peaks during the early winter months. Health officials say this year’s vaccine is a good match for the viruses circulating, and urge everyone 6 months of age and older to get vaccinated (See Flu shot, Page 35)

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Covered bridge (Continued from Page 1) speaking with VTrans, (Wright Construction) was one of the recommended contractors.” Wright Construction workers late last week had staged their equipment on the Cornwall side of the bridge. They had taken down the sides of the bridge and had recovered much of the debris that had fallen into the creek. Workers were preparing to cut the charred bridge deck into sections to be trucked to the Salisbury landfill. Once the bridge remains are completely removed, VTrans will move a single-lane temporary span into place. Kemp said it remains to be seen whether VTrans will choose to place traffic signals at the temporary bridge. Kemp believes drivers will have enough site visibility from both ends of the span to move through without the need for signalization. With traffic finally restored, town officials will take a deep breath and plan for community meetings to help

determine what kind of permanent span will be built at the site. Kemp and Vaczy believe some folks will want to see a new covered bridge, while others will probably push for a more conventional bridge and deck. It’s clear at this point that town officials don’t want to see a heavier, wider replacement bridge, which they believe could invite heavier traffic through a swampy terrain — particularly on the Cornwall side — that is ill-suited for vehicles with massive payloads. “We need to see what the road can take,” Kemp said. Money will also play a big role in determining the future bridge. Kemp said the towns are expecting a combined total of around $1 million in insurance money for loss of the covered bridge. “Anything new will cost a lot more than that,” Kemp said. That means Salisbury and Cornwall will need to look for grants, any avail-

able state assistance, and local funding to cover what the insurance settlement won’t. For now, though, it’s about restoring traffic to a surprisingly well-traveled road that has been shut off to through traffic for the past two months. “I think the contractor is currently doing a good job,” Vaczy said. Vaczy said he and others continue to miss the old covered bridge, which was in very good shape at the time it caught fire — it had been renovated less than 10 years before. At 154 feet, it was one of the longest single spans in the state until 1969, when a midstream pier was added for extra support. Its plank-lattice design was first patented in 1820 by architect Ithiel Town of New Haven, Conn. “That was a place you would go through just to check out the bridge,” Vaczy said. “It should’ve lasted another 100 years.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:0010:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meeting 10:0011:00 AM. Beginners’ Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:008:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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After School Assistant – To assist in the after school program, Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm for 8-12 hours per week. Job can be shared. All interested persons must have own transportation to the school, be responsible, creative, athletic, energetic, and possess a genuine love of children!

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Paris Farmers Union on Route 7 South in Middlebury is looking to fill a warehouse/ delivery driver position. The successful candidate will be an honest, motivated, hard working team player with a clean driving record. You must enjoy working in a fast paced retail environment and possess a genuine, strong desire to provide outstanding service to our customers. Knowledge and/or experience with animals, farming, gardening, yard care, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, hardware, etc. or any combination thereof would be a plus. We are a solid, stable organization that’s been around for 97 years. We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive wage structure. Applications available at the store or send or drop off your resume with references to:

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WEEKEND COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER This position involves providing home based and community based supports for an adult female living in Middlebury. We’re seeking candidates with strong communication skills, and prior experience and/or compassionate curiosity regarding ways to support people coping with life impacting mental health conditions. We offer a supportive team approach and a rich learning environment. 16hr./ wk. position with opportunities for full time employment. Must have valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, own vehicle, and live within 30 minutes from Middlebury. To apply submit resume to apply@ csac-vt.org

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281 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now, medium size 2 bedroom apartment. $900 per month. Laundry hookups, large enclosed porch & full bath. Heat and hot water included. Call 802-862-7467.

BRIDPORT ONE BEDROOM apartment. No smoking, no pets please. Above two car garage, great views of Adirondacks, 8 miles to Middlebury. Great small storage area. $700/month-snow removal, water, lawn care and Direct TV included. Call 802-989-8556.

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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, hot water, stove and refrigerator, snowplowing, lawn care, included. Basement. Garage. No pets. $1,175/mo. 802-453-2566.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addison. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weathertight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802-363-3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

E A S T M I D D L E B U RY HOUSE, 2 bedrooms. No smoking. No pets. $1100 monthly rent. References, first, last and security. Responsible for utilities, lawn, snow, trash. Available from 11/14/16 to 5/31/17. 802989-3458.

LEICESTER - COZY 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath house on Route 7. No pets. No utilities. 1st, last and security. 1 year lease. $1250 per month. Includes 2 car garage. 802247-3708, leave message.

MASSAGE SPACE AVAILABLE for rent: Downtown Middlebury. Table provided. Call for info. 802-349-4443.

NEW HAVEN; 1 BEDROOM furnished apartment. $650/ mo. plus deposit. References. No smoking, no pets. 802-453-3183.

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Help Wanted Town of Middlebury Auto Mechanic Public Works Maintainer

This is semi-skilled work of moderate complexity in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance. Work involves light maintenance in an equipment repair facility that provides a full-range of repair services to a fleet of gasoline and diesel-powered town midd equipment. Work also automotive and of construction involves a wide variety of manual, automotive and mechanic 2 x 45 equipment operation tasks associated with public works infrastructure repair, upkeep and maintenance. Work is performed under direct supervision. Position requires a minimum of a Class B CDL license. As this position is shared by the Highway and Equipment Departments, flexibility is required in order to respond to the needs of each department as directed by the Public Works Director of Operations. Complete job description and application may be obtained on-line at www.townofmiddlebury.org, at the Municipal Building, 77 Main Street, or by calling 388-8100, Ext 202. Submit applications by December 2, 2016 to Beth Dow in the Town Manager’s Office, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

For Rent NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment. Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/ month plus utilities. 802236-2040.

OFFICE SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY. Court Street/ Creek Road, 2nd floor. Utilities included. 280 square feet. Contact Eric at 802388-6054.

OFFICE SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY. Court Street/ Creek Road, 2nd floor. Utilities included. 400 square feet. Contact Eric at 802388-6054.

ORWELL HOUSE FOR RENT. Large 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home for rent. Kitchen with Wolf and KitchenAid appliances, wood floors throughout, oil /pellet heat. Out buildings, with covered/ inside parking. Available December 1st. $1800 month plus deposit. Call 802-9890812.

THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is now leasing two and three bedroom duplex units at the newly constructed McKnight Lane near downtown Vergennes, VT. Rents are $775 and $850 per month, respectively, utilities included; A/C & W/D in unit. Applications can be found on our web site at www.addisontrust.org, or made available by calling 802-877-3749. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. TDD 711. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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VERGENNES 2 BEDROOM HOME with den and offstreet parking on quiet, one-way street across from elementary school, city pool, tennis and basketball courts. Easy walk to high school. $1,350/month. Heat and water included. Credit and background check, security deposit and lease required. Available January 1st. 802989-0959.

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Real Estate

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FARM FOR SALE in Monkton, VT - 108 acres - includes 94 acres cropland, house, greenhouse, barns. Lease to purchase arrangement. Land protected by conservation easement and option to purchase at ag value. Vermont Land Trust seeks buyers who will farm commercially. $415,000. Call (802) 533-7705 or jramsay@ vlt.org

2014 SUBARU IMPREZA (2L,H4)- white exterior, black interior, four door, hatchback, automatic transmission. 17,225 miles. In very good condition. Minor scratches on front fender. One owner. No accidents. Regularly serviced. Asking 13,750 which is Kelley Blue Book value. Please call Natasha at 802-461-3611.

Att. Farmers Real Estate BUILDING LOT, DAISY LANE, East Middlebury. Town water, underground telephone, cable and electric service. Good perking soil. Regular septic. Site approved for 4 bedroom home. Jack Brown, 802-388-2502 or 802-388-7350. Email: brownnov@together.net.

LARGE ROUND, FIRST CUT, net wrapped bales, $50 each. Trucking available. 518-569-0957. W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462-2755, John Whitney.

Shop Locally Small businesses employ half of all private sector employees. — Small Business Administration

Wanted SNOW TIRES, PREFERABLY with studs and 15” Camry wheels. Size 225-65R15. In good shape. Have cash. 802-453-4235.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit www. bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802-272-7527. Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

VT COLLECTOR WILL PAY cash for old wood bird carvings, goose, duck and shorebird decoys. 802-238-1465.

Public Notices Index

Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 34 & 35. Addison County Solid Waste Management District (1) AT&T Mobility – Vergennes (1) Barstow Unified Union School District (1) Middlebury (2)

Monkton (1) New Haven (1) Tri Town Water District #1 (1) Vergennes - Panton Water District (1) Weybridge (1)

NOTICE OF HEARING MONKTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

THIS IS AN AMENDED WARNING THE DATE OF HEARING HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO THE PROPER HEARING DATE Notice is hereby given that the Monkton Development Review Board will consider the following applications at its regularly scheduled Public Hearing on December 13, 2016 at the Monkton Town Hall. At 8:00 PM – Peter & Dolores Norris # 2015-07-MAJ Preliminary Platt Application for a 6 lot subdivision located at Hidden Acres Estates subdivision on Mountain Road, Monkton, VT. This application will divide lot 13 to create lots #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19 and #20. The project re-opens a previous major subdivision 2007-06-MAJ. The present zoning classification of the property is RA5 . The Tax Parcel ID is # 06.206.066.010 Application materials are available for review during normal business hours at the Office of the Monkton Town Clerk. Interested parties who wish to be heard may attend the hearing, or send a representative. Communications relating to the application may be filed in writing to the Board either before or during the hearing. Pursuant to 24 VSA 117 § 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a) participation in this hearing is necessary to establish status as an Interested Person and the right to appeal. Scott Gordon Clerk - Monkton Development Review Board Dated 11/23/16 11.28

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Public Notices can be found on pages 34 and 35 of this issue. TRI-TOWN WATER DISTRICT NO. 1

P.O. BOX 85 BRIDPORT, VERMONT 05734-0085 802-758-2202 tritownwater@gmavt.net The Legal Voters of Tri-Town Water District No. 1, a municipal corporation, are hereby warned and noticed to meet at the business office of Tri-Town Water District No. 1 at 14 Crown Point Road in Bridport, VT on December 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM to transact the following business: Article 1. To elect the offices for the ensuing year a. Moderator b. Clerk c. Treasurer Article 2. To hear and act upon reports of the District. Article 3. To see if the District will authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to borrow money to pay debts and expenses in anticipation of revenue receipts, if necessary, for the ensuing year, said money to be paid to its Treasurer. Article 4. To approve projected budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Article 5. To transact any other business thought proper to be done at this time. Tri-Town Water District No. 1 Mark Pumilgia, Clerk-Treasurer 11/14

For Rent For Rent WEYBRIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN PLAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Weybridge Planning Commission will hold a hearing on amendments and updates to its Town Plan, Zoning Regulations AND Subdivision Regulations, as required under Chapter 117 S4384 and S4444, 4441 and 4444(b). The hearing will be held at the Weybridge Town Offices, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The Town Offices are an accessible facility. Statement of Purpose: The Weybridge Town Plan is a comprehensive document prepared in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 117 of the Vermont Municipal Regional Planning and Development Act. The proposed Town Plan represents an update from the duly adopted plan in 2011. The Town Plan provides a guide for the future of Weybridge’s natural and human environment. It also provides a record of the town; its current conditions, facilities, and programs; its natural and cultural resources; and its demographic make-up. The Town Plan provides the basis for the implementation and administration of the zoning bylaws and other regulations. It also constitutes a statement of the Town’s vision for the purpose of Act 250 hearings. All areas within the Town of Weybridge are affected by these changes, but none of the changes alter the designation of any land area. Changes to the Town Plan are relatively minor, except for its Energy and River and Streams sections. In the course of updating its Town Plan and applying the Zoning Regulations revised and adopted in 2014, and its Subdivision Regulations adopted in 2006, the Planning Commission found some minor areas needing updating so, as part of the public hearing, the Planning Commission is also proposing minor changes to Zoning Regulations and its Subdivision Regulations. Topic areas for discussion include: Proposed Table of Contents (following introduction): Section 11. Rivers and Streams 1. Roots and Traditions 12. Wetlands 2. Land Resources 13. Groundwater 3. Land Use Planning 14. Air Quality 4. Jobs 15. Recreation 5. Housing 16. Energy 6. School 17. Communications 7. Transportation 18. Regional Relationships 8. Public Facilities 19. Implementation Program 9. Paying for Government 10. Biological Diversity Copies of the proposed Town Plan, Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations with all proposed changes in “tracked changes” format can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office, Werybridge, Vermont during regular hours. For further information please call Jeff Olson at 802382-1618. Weybridge Planning Commission BY: Jeff Olson, Chair 11/14

NEW HAVEN, VERMONT SELECTBOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The New Haven Selectboard will hold a public hearing on December 14, 2016 beginning at 7:00 PM at the New Haven Town Hall in the cafeteria. This hearing is being held pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4444. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive and address resident comments on the proposed New Haven Town Plan, dated 11/29/2016. The Town Plan affects all residents and geographic areas of New Haven. “New Haven’s past and present form the foundation for our vision of our future. A Town Plan contains policies and recommendations based on that vision that are intended to guide future development in the Town”. “The primary purpose of the Town Plan itself is to generally assess the Town’s present condition, describe the community’s desires for the future and to provide recommendations governing future changes and development …”. Complete copies of the draft Town Plan may be viewed at the Town Offices and on the Town’s Website starting November 30, 2016. New Haven’s Town Plan includes: TABLE OF CONTENTS Electric, Thermal, And Transportation Introduction -Statement Of Policy On The Conservation And Efficient Geography and History Use Of Energy And The Development And Siting Of Renewable Policies Energy Resources Population and Housing -Statement Of Policy On Patterns And Densities Of Land Population Use And Control Devices Likely To Result In Conservation Of Energy Households and Families -Identification Of Potential Areas For The Development Disability And Siting Of Renewable Energy Resources And Areas That Are Geographic Mobility Unsuitable For Siting Those Resources Or Particular Categories Or Education Sizes Of Those Resources Housing Characteristics -Environmental Constraints Housing Costs -Standard Offer Projects Local Economy and Economic Development -Consistency with Various State Energy Goals Agricultural Sector -Siting, Screening and Performance Standards Applicable Business Sectors to All Utility/§248 Projects in New Haven Employment Status and Type of Employer -Solar Siting, Screening and Setbacks Income -Energy Plant Siting Standards Poverty and Participation in Government Programs -Siting and Screening Requirements Health Insurance Natural Resources Utility and Facilities Plan -Waterways and Wetlands: Flood Resilience Plan Town Lands -Scenic Resources Structures -Cultural Resources: Addison County Farm and Home Other Community Resources Field Days, Inc Public Utilities and Services -Historic Resources Education Facilities Plan Land Use Planning Areas Transportation Municipal District Vehicular Transportation New Haven Village Center Planning Area Rail Transportation New Haven Mills Village Planning Area Air Transportation Rural Planning Area Public Transportation Business Planning Area Bicycle Travel, Walking and Horseback Riding Compatibility Transportation and Energy Recommended Actions Energy Plan Implementation -Energy Infrastructure, Facilities and Service Appendices -Background: New Haven Experience with Utility and Non-Utility Town Plan Process and Community Input Projects Historic Resources -Analysis Of Energy Resources, Needs, Scarcities, Costs, And All Hazards Plan Problems Within The Region, Across All Energy Sectors, Including 11/28

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ADDISON RUTLAND SUPERVISORY UNION ACT 46 COMMUNITY FORUM – PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, NOV 30, 2016 WEDNESDAY, NOV 30, 2016 TUESDAY, DEC 6, 2016 TUESDAY, DEC 6, 2016 THURSDAY, DEC 8, 2016 WEDNESDAY, DEC 14, 2016

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ADDISON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF ADOPTED 2017 RATES

The Addison County Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors adopted its 2017 Annual Budget, including the Rate Schedule for calendar year 2017. The following rate changes will be effective 1/1/2017: (1) $6.00/load minimum fee for 100 lbs. or less of mixed debris; $5.00/scoop for requested mulch loading assistance; no charge for recycling of cooking oil (call ahead for large quantities); $1.00/each for mercury-containing high-intensity discharge lamps; $1.25/each (up to 5-gallon container) for food waste from businesses; $15/each (48-gallon container) for food waste from businesses; $10/load over 3 cubic yards for leaf and yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, small twigs); $0.30/ gallon for uncontaminated used motor oil from businesses; $60/55-gallon drum for used oil filters from businesses; $2.25/each for passenger tires; $8.00/each for large truck tires; $50.00/each for agricultural tires; $0.08/lb. for earth moving tires, extra large tires, or large quantities of tires; $5.00/vehicle for scale weights for non-Transfer Station customers. A copy of the full 2017 Rate Sheet will be posted on the District’s website at www. AddisonCountyRecycles.org 11.28

WARNING ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. DECEMBER 13, 2016

The legal voters of VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. are hereby notified and warned to meet at the V.P.W.D. office building on Canal Street in the City of Vergennes in said District, on the 13th day of December, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. to transact the following business to wit: ARTICLE I: To elect by ballot the following officers: a.) a moderator b.) a clerk c.) a treasurer ARTICLE II: To hear and act upon the reports from the officers of the VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. ARTICLE III: To have presented by the Board of Commissioners of the VERGENNES- PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. their estimate of expenses for the ensuring year and to appropriate such sum as it, the VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. deems necessary for said expenses together with the amount required to pay the balance, if any, left unpaid expressing said sum in dollars in its vote. ARTICLE IV: To establish salaries for the Commissioners and other elected officers of the Water District. ARTICLE V: To see whether the voters of said Water District will authorize its Board to borrow money pending receipt of water rents, by issuance of its notes or orders payable not later than one(1) year to date. ARTICLE VI: To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. Dated at Vergennes, Vermont, this 28TH day of November, 2016 Maria L. Brown, Clerk VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT 11/28

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SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY November 29 • 7 P.M.

ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM 77 MAIN ST., MIDDLEBURY, VT AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Minutes of November 15, 2016 Regular Selectboard Meeting 3. *Approval of Agenda 7:05 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 5. *Nomination to Fill Vacancy on Energy Committee 7:10 6. **Brief Overview of FY18 Budget • Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager 7:15 7. **Non-Profit Agencies Requesting Funding from the Town • Homeward Bound, Jessica Danyow, Executive Director • Elderly Services, Inc. • Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Sherry Greifzu, Executive Director • Addison County Counseling Service • Addison County Restorative Justice (f/k/a Court Diversion), Miche Chamberlain Modiba, Executive Director (New Funding Request – Citizens Petition Submitted) 7:30 8. **Kevin Unrath, Library Director, FY18 Budget Request 7:40 9. **Terri Arnold, Parks & Recreation Director, FY18 Budget Request Ramsay, Town 7:50 10. **Kathleen Manager, FY18 Budget Requests for Administration & Health & Human Services 8:05 11. **Downtown Bridge Replacement Project Update, Jim Gish, Community Liaison Committee 8:15 12. *Personnel Recommendation on Highway Department Personnel Structure 8:20 13. *Approval of Check Warrants 14. *Town Manager’s Report 15. Board Member Concerns 16. *Executive Session – if needed 17. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:35 18. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible. Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page. 11/28

AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on a water tank off Route 22A, in downtown Vergennes, Addison County, VT (44 10 7.20, -73 15 4.39). The modification will consist of replacing three antennas at a center height of 87 feet above ground level on the 90-foot tank. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6116004371-SLG c/o EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or via telephone at 207-210-2535. 11/28

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY – DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Middlebury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 12, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at the Municipal Office Building, 77 Main Street, to consider the following: 1. An application by Middlebury College for Subdivision review of the Adirondack View and Ridgeline residence halls. This is an after-thefact approval for creating the lease lots. The site plan and buildings were previously approved as a PUD amendment in June 2015. This property is located at Adirondack View Drive, parcel number 26:017, in the Institutional zoning district. All interested persons may appear and be heard. Written materials may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office during regular business hours. (802) 388-8100, Ext 210. Participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Jennifer L. Murray Town Planner/Zoning Administrative Officer 11.28

BARSTOW UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Barstow Unified Union School District is seeking proposal bids for repairs to the Barstow House. Interested parties should contact Alison Patterson, at Barstow Memorial School, 802-773-3763 for a scope of work, bid form, and to schedule a site visit Bids are due 4pm Thursday, December 8, 2016 Mailed to: Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union C/O Brenda Fleming 49 Court Drive, Brandon, VT 05733 or faxed to 802-247-5548 11.28

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