Dec. 15, 2016 — B section

ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT

B Section

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016

MATT DICKERSON

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Of bears and sheep and fear and love … and Christmas “Do not be afraid.”

That’s what the angels said on that first Christmas night, when they paid a visit to a bunch of shepherds out in the fields keeping watch over their flocks.

Not in English, of course. Neither the King James “Fear not,” nor the more modern “Do not be afraid.”

The angels were presumably s p e a k i n g Aramaic — the language spoken and understood by first century Jewish shepherds. Still, what a thing to say!

Consider the situation. A small group of shepherds out on a quiet hillside pasture, minding their own business. Or, rather, minding someone else’s business. Shepherds in those days were not the owners of the sheep. They were hired laborers.

Perhaps for reasons of safety, or maybe just for the company, or maybe both, there seem to have been several of them gathered in one place that first Christmas night.

Maybe it was their regular evening rendezvous. I imagine there was very little light pollution in those days. It would have been a dark night as well as a silent one.

And then all of that darkness and quiet explodes with noise and light! The shepherds were definitely not expecting a heavenly host to suddenly brighten up the night (See Dickerson, Page 3B)

ScoreBOARD SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 12/14 MUHS at Spaulding......................Late Girls’ Hockey 12/13 MUHS vs. St. Albans......................5-2 Boys’ Basketball 12/13 Colchester vs. MUHS.................74-46 12/13 Harwood vs. VUHS.....................78-62 Girls’ Basketball 12/13 Mill River vs. Mt. Abe..................49-39

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 12/20 MUHS at Lake Placid................6 p.m.

Girls’ Hockey 12/17 Midd. at Beekmantown..............4 p.m.

12/21 MUHS at Rutland.......................5 p.m.

Boys’ Basketball 12/15 OV vs. MSJ at Proctor..........5:30 p.m.

12/16 OV at Proctor Tourney...5:30 or 7 p.m.

12/16 S. Burlington at VUHS...............7 p.m.

12/16 Mt. Abe at Fair Haven................7 p.m.

12/19 VUHS at Lake Region...............7 p.m.

12/19 Mt. Abe at Winooski...................7 p.m.

12/20 OV at MUHS..............................7 p.m.

12/22 VUHS at Fairfax.........................7 p.m.

12/22 OV at Mt. Abe............................7 p.m.

12/23 MUHS at Mt. Anthony...........6:30 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball 12/15 Winooski at VUHS.....................7 p.m.

12/17 MUHS at Winooski....................2 p.m.

12/19 Montpelier at VUHS...................7 p.m.

12/20 OV at Mt. Abe............................7 p.m.

12/20 MUHS at Fair Haven.................7 p.m.

12/21 VUHS at Winooski.....................7 p.m.

TIGER JUNIOR SATCHEL McLaughlin slips between two BFA-St. Albans defenders Tuesday night in Middlebury. The Tigers won the game, 5-2.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Girls’ hockey opens with big victory

Tigers top BFA, avenge setback

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team, a Division I title contender in the past two winters, got off to a solid start on Tuesday, knocking off visiting D-I rival BFA-St. Albans, 5-2, in the Tigers’ season opener.

The Tigers outshot the Comets, 30-16; shrugged off BFA’s tying goal 17 seconds into the second period by ripping off the game’s next four scores; and avenged a 5-2 home loss to BFA in a D-I semifinal last winter.

Senior Monroe Cromis, whose three goals included an unassisted go-ahead score 59 seconds after the Comets tied the game, said the Tigers didn’t want to let BFA skate away with another victory on their ice.

“They are a big rival of ours,” Cromis said. “I think we were all determined to take the game from them. It’s our barn, so we played hard.”

Tiger Co-coach Matt Brush called the game a good starting point.

“We had great energy most all of the night. I’m happy with positional play for the most part.

There were a few times in the first period where we were not playing our sharpest positional play, but it got better as the game went on, which is a good sign,” Brush said. “Overall, I thought all facets of the game were pretty good. We had some good power play opportunities, we had good penalty kills, the goaltending was strong when it needed to be in the first period.”

The Tigers controlled most

of the early action with strong forechecking and began to pepper BFA goalie Madeleine Hungerford (25 saves). Tiger senior goalie Rowan Hendy also rose to the occasion, especially in the fourth minute, when she denied BFA senior Kait Laroe’s point-blank one-timer from the slot.

Thirty seconds later, at 5:02, the Tigers had the lead, thanks to Cromis’ first score and an assist from junior forward Andi Boe (two goals, two assists). Senior center Julia Carone picked up the second assist by working the puck to Boe below the left circle, and Boe slipped it across the crease to

Cromis at the right post for a onetimer.

The Tigers kept pressing for a couple minutes, and junior forward Helen Anderson had two great chances, one a tip Hungerford stopped and one a one-timer she shot wide on a setup from freshman (See MUHS hockey, Page 2B)

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Basketball teams come up short in early action ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school basketball play earlier this week, the Vergennes boys’ dropped their home opener, the Mount Abraham girls lost a road game, and the Middlebury boys came up short on their home court.

Other teams were idle.

COMMODORE BOYS Harwood pulled away in the late going on Tuesday to cement a 78-62 victory at VUHS in the Commodores’ season opener.

The Highlanders led, 64-60, with 2:30 to go before finishing the BASKETBALL game on a 14-2 run.

Lucas Wrap-Up Baron tossed in 37 points to help Harwood win its opener.

VUHS came up short despite 41 points from Adam Gill. The Commodores will host South Burlington on Friday at 7 p.m.

EAGLE GIRLS Host Mill River rallied from a 26-14 second-quarter deficit to deal the Eagle girls a 49-39 setback on Tuesday. The Minutemen pulled ahead by 33-32 by the end of three periods, but Mount Abe edged ahead again on an Emma Carter hoop to open fourth-quarter scoring. MRU, however, ended up outscoring the Eagles by 16-7 in the period to open its season with a victory.

The Eagles fell to 1-1 despite 10 points apiece from Olivia Young and Vanessa Dykstra. They will next host Otter Valley on Tuesday (See Wrap, Page 3B)

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Women’s hockey blanks Spartans

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School goalie Rowan Hendy turns away a BFA-St. Albans shot Tuesday night. Hendy made 14 saves in the Tigers’ win.

(See Schedule, Page 3B)

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CASTLETON — The Middlebury College women’s hockey team closed out first-semester play on Saturday with a 2-0 win at Castleton University. The victory over the 3-7 Spartans allowed the Panthers, ranked No. 6 in NCAA Division III last week, to carry a 5-2 record into their holiday break. The Panthers are idle until they host another ranked team, Elmira, at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2.

After a scoreless first period on this past Saturday, Carly Watson opened the scoring for the Panthers at 9:19 of the second period. After taking a pass from Anna Zumwinkle, Watson blasted home a shot from the point for a 1-0 lead.

The Panthers doubled their lead with 25 seconds remaining in the second period, when Kelly Sherman scored on a power play. Watson started the play, firing a shot from the point that Sherman tipped into the back of the net.

Middlebury finished the game with a 35-16 shots advantage.

Panther goalie Julia Neuburger made 16 saves, while Alexis Kalm made 33 stops for Castleton.

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PAGE 2B — Addison Independent, Thursday, December 15, 2016

TIGER JUNIOR HELEN Anderson races ahead of a BFA defender for a breakaway during Tuesday’s game in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Andi Boe scored two goals and two assists in Tuesday’s game against BFA-St. Albans.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

MUHS hockey

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Julia Carone sends a pass into the BFA-St. Albans zone Tuesday night in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

(Continued from Page 1B) center Lexi Bartlett.

But BFA (0-2 against tough New York competition before Tuesday) came on strong in the period’s home stretch. Hendy made a strong blocker save on Emma Hill’s screened drive from the right circle, and the Comet’s forechecking drew a Tiger penalty with 1:52 left in the period.

The Tigers killed the penalty with ease, but right after it expired in the second period lost track of Laroe off the left post. Nine seconds after the penalty expired, Laroe was alone there when the rebound of McKenna Remillard’s shot from the right circle bounced to her. Laroe made

no mistake, tying the game at 14:43 and fellow junior back Satchel before Hendy had time to slide over. McLaughlin made solid plays all Cromis made sure the lead was game) cleared a puck off the line short-lived. Shortly after Anderson behind Hendy. and junior forward Tulley Hescock At 10:22, Cromis, at the right just missed converting post, completed the hat a two-on-one, Cromis trick. She used a skate won the puck behind the “If this is a to control a Boe pass net, skated out on the left good sign of from the right circle and side and at 13:44 chipped wristed the puck home, a short backhand over how we’re with Bartlett earning the going to play second assist.

Hungerford’s shoulder.

The Tigers then took loose pucks BFA scored at 11:11, almost complete control. when Remillard skated through Hungerford held the from the right point fort for a while, stoning most of the through the Tiger defense Boe and Anderson on season, then and flipped a backhander breakaways. home from close range. we’ll be in But she had no Brush said he expects chance at 8:40, when good shape.” those occasional lapses — Coach — such as that final goal Boe completed a crisp Matt Brush on defense, a tendency to passing play on which Bartlett and freshman make a dangerous crossdefender Kate Donahue each picked ice pass at the offensive blue line, up their first varsity points. Donahue and some issues with the breakout threaded the puck through traffic to from the Tigers’ end — to get ironed Bartlett at the left dot, and Bartlett out through the course of season. relayed quickly to Boe out front, “We’ll get better,” he said. who finished near side from close Brush was happy with the many range to make it 3-1. tape-to-tape passes, strong defensive The Tigers kept coming, and plays, team chemistry (“There was Hungerford twice stopped Anderson a good vibe on the bench.”) and from the slot. A shot from Tiger successful battles for the puck. junior back Raven Payne also hit a “If this is a good sign of how we’re defender and deflected off the top of going to play loose pucks through the crossbar. most of the season, then we’ll be in The Tigers padded the lead early good shape,” he said. in the third. Boe won the puck in Cromis said the Tigers are excited the left corner, reversed direction to see what the season will bring to shake a defender, circled the net them. clockwise and wristed the puck “We’ve got a big season ahead of home at 13:23. us,” she said. “So we’ve got a lot of Shortly afterward, junior Tiger work ahead of us, and it’s a good defender Abby Gleason (she place to start from.”

TIGER SENIOR MONROE Cromis tallied a hat trick in Middlebury’s 5-2 win over BFA-St. Albans Tuesday night.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Addison Independent, Thursday, December 15, 2016 — PAGE 3B

Women’s basketball ends term with wins MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College women’s basketball team on Saturday closed out its home game against visiting Skidmore with an 11-2 run to rally for a 52-47 victory.

After also defeating Clarkson, 5440 this past Wednesday, the Panthers concluded their first-semester play with a 6-1 record. They will next face Springfield on Dec. 30 in the first round of the Hampton Inn West Springfield/Naismith Classic.

Middlebury’s defense was ranked seventh in NCAA Division III heading into Saturday, allowing 43.7 points-against per game. The two wins last week marked the fourth and fifth times this season the Panthers held opponents under 50 points.

Vs. Skidmore (3-5), the Panthers took a 30-24 halftime lead, but Skidmore quickly equalized with an 8-2 run out of the locker room.

A trey by Middlebury’s Lily Kuntz and a basket inside by Betsy Knox restored the Panther lead with 4:11 remaining in the third quarter, but the Panther needed a Sabrina Weeks three-pointer in the final seconds to take a 41-39 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Panthers then went cold, failing to score for the first 5:57 of the final period, while six points from Thoroughbred Haley English gave her team a 45-41 edge. Colleen Caveney scored at 4:03 to break the ice, and one free throw apiece by Knox and Kaufman tied the game at 45-45 with 2:44 to go.

Veronica Moceri gave Skidmore

a 47-45 lead with two foul shots at 2:42. At 0:46, Knox hitting a running jumper on the baseline, tying the contest for the final time Alex Huffman then stole the ball, but missed a layup. But Harrison snared the offensive rebound and converted, putting her team in front for good at 49-47 with 17 seconds to go. Knox and Huffman then each stole the ball and hit two free throws to ice the win.

Caveney led the Panthers with 15 points, while Knox netted 10 with three steals. Harrison recorded eight points and a game-high 13 rebounds, while Huffman contributed eight boards and four steals. Sarah Kaufman led the team with four assists and scored eight points. Kelly Donnelly led Skidmore with 12 points and nine rebounds.

Against Clarkson (4-4) on Wednesday, the Panthers clinched the win with a 10-0 run to open the fourth quarter that pushed their lead to 46-34 with 6:58 to go. The Golden Knights came no closer than eight points the rest of the way, and Knox went four-for-four from the line to seal the victory.

Harrison finished with a gamehigh 18 points and nine rebounds.

Caveney scored 14 points, dished out six assists, had five rebounds and earned three steals. Rachel Collins netted seven points and two assists in 12 minutes of second-half action, while Huffman finished with seven rebounds. Stephanie Grobe paced Clarkson with 11 points and eight rebounds.

Wrap (Continued from Page 1B) in what will be OV’s opener and the first game on Mount Abe’s new gym floor.

TIGER BOYS Visiting Colchester defeated the Tiger boys on Tuesday, 74-46. The Lakers were led by Joey Giroux who hit four threes and scored 24

points.

Three players reached double figures for the 0-2 Tigers: J.D. Goettelmann scored 11 points, and Trey Kaufmann and Cody Pomainvile notched 10 apiece. The Tigers will look to break into the win column when they host OV on Tuesday.

Schedule (Continued from Page 1B)

12/23 Harwood at VUHS.....................7 p.m.

12/23 Mt. Abe at FH Tourney..........3:30 p.m.

12/23 MUHS at OV..............................7 p.m.

Wrestling 12/17 OV Invitational...........................9 p.m.

12/17.......Mt. Abe/MUHS/VUHS at Granville 12/20 MUHS at Spaulding...................6 p.m.

12/20 Mt. Abe at St. J..........................6 p.m.

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THE ANNUAL MIDDLEBURY Mayhem AAU team’s three-on-three tournament, held on Nov. 26 in Middlebury’s Creek Road recreation center, saw a repeat winner. The team of Judd Evarts, Wayne Jones, Michael Steadman and Brayton Gillett once again claimed the crown.

Sixteen teams with a total of 65 participants signed up, allowing the event to raise money to support the Mayhem program and donate $500 to the event co-sponsor, the Middlebury Department of Parks and Recreation, and to a local food shelf. Pictured are, left to right, Evarts, Jones, event coordinator Randy Stockwell, Steadman and Gillett.

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Dickerson (Continued from Page 1B) sky, or some shining angel to start speaking to them, or an original angelic Hallelujah Chorus.

Yes, indeed. Luke the physicianhistorian tells us that suddenly the glory of the Lord shone around the shepherds. And they were terrified.

As I would be too. Their fear was a reasonable response. The words of the angels might have been intended to comfort them, but I doubt their fear would have suddenly gone away. I can imagine standing in an Alaskan river and having several grizzlies walk down to the shore and wade out toward me. I’d be shaking.

Having the person beside me say, “Don’t be afraid!” would not make my fear vanish, even if it were an experienced fishing guide speaking.

And if it were one of the grizzlies who told me “Fear not”? Well, I think that might bring the fear to a whole new level.

So I’ve been thinking about fear.

Of course fear is not a bad thing, in and of itself. It can be an important motivator. A healthy dose of fear would have me backing away at the first sight of those bears, and not trying to lay claim to my prime fishing territory. Fear can keep me from doing a lot of things I shouldn’t be doing.

But is fear really the best and

healthiest motivator?

I’ve read that much of the voting in the previous election — voting on all sides of the political spectrum — was motivated by fear. The media was full of messages of fear. If we elect the wrong person, the world will come to an end. Everything we love and hold dear will be destroyed.

Life as we know it will come crashing down. Those bears that waded out into the river? They’re going to take my salmon from me, and it isn’t going to be a pleasant scene. The phrase “fear mongering” has now entered into our vocabulary.

And when I hear the phrase, I have some clear images of just what it means.

As a lover of wild places, and wild creatures, I admit I’ve been a bit fearful myself since the election.

One aspect of the platform of the incoming president’s party is selling off public lands, getting rid of federal oversight and protection of some important wild places, opening up the lands to more exploitation of “resources.” That does fill me with fear. I’ve seen how quickly wild places can be destroyed. I’ve also seen how much more difficult it is to restore wild places and wild creatures once they are lost. Indeed, in many cases it is impossible, or nearly so. A creature — or a species

of grass or tree — that goes extinct when it’s habitat is destroyed can never be recovered. I want to oppose this policy.

And I think back to the shepherds.

I wonder if that hard-to-obey message of the angel that night had an even broader meaning applicable beyond the present moment. Maybe they weren’t merely saying, “Don’t be afraid of us angels, right now, at this moment.” Maybe they were saying something bigger: “Don’t be afraid in general. Don’t live your lives in fear. Don’t give in to the fear mongering.”

That might have been an even more difficult message for those shepherds. I mentioned above that first-century shepherds in Palestine were not landowners. In fact, they were about the least-privileged, least-respected members of their society. They were despised. They not only had no land; they had no rights. They could not even legally testify in a court of law. In that way, they probably had a lot in common with undocumented immigrants in our country today. Or with immigrant agricultural laborers who do the difficult work that many citizens don’t want to do.

The shepherds had a lot to be afraid of. Not just wild animals or robbers that might come and

steal their sheep, but the elite and privileged members of the society they were dependent upon, not to mention the oppressive forces of the Roman army that occupied their country in those days. Perhaps the greatest fear of many of them was simply not knowing where their next meal would come from.

“Don’t be afraid,” the angels told them. “You may be the outcast and despised, the powerless and rightsless members of your society, but you have been chosen for the honor of being the first recipients of a very important birth announcement. And not only that, you are invited to a celebration with the new king. You are now part of a great story — not as outlaws, but as heroes.”

Not that their life problems were suddenly going to go away. Or that the privileged and powerful members of society were suddenly going to start treating them with respect. But Somebody was watching out for them. Don’t be afraid, indeed.

And I wonder what a society would look like, that didn’t live afraid. That didn’t make decisions motivated by fear.

But what would take the place of fear?

Love might be a good choice.

(I’m still going to get out of the river when the bears come.)

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12/22 VUHS at Mt. Mansfield..............6 p.m.

Indoor Track 12/17 MUHS/VUHS at UVM................1 p.m.

Gymnastics 12/21 MUHS at CVU...........................7 p.m.

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THE NEW MOUNT Abraham Union High School gym floor will be put to the test next week with two nights of hoop action. The Eagle girls’ varsity and JV basketball teams will host Otter Valley on Tuesday, and the Eagle boys’ teams will entertain the Otter boys on Thursday. Work to install the new floor was recently completed after serious leaks were discovered in the facility and the entire floor was torn up.

Photo courtesy of Devin Wendel

Two setbacks drop men’s hockey to 0-8 MIDDLEBURY — The puck in from his own blue line for a Middlebury College men’s hockey shorthanded tally at 12:19. team dropped a pair of home Amherst regained a two-goal lead games vs. NESCAC opponents this 45 seconds later, when Joey Lupo past weekend to fall to 0-8, 0-6 in put home the rebound of a Jack league play, as first-semester play Fitzgerald shot. concluded.

In the second The Panthers will period, Middlebury Middlebury got return to action on Dec. had a chance at 30, when they host the on the board 6:30, but Amherst annual Middlebury when Mitchell goaltender Connor Holiday Classic. They Allen carried the Girard stopped will face St. Anselm Andrew Neary’s shot at 1 p.m., and SUNY puck in from his and Allen’s followCanton will meet own blue line for up bid. During a Manhattanville at 4 a shorthanded power play later in the p.m. The consolation tally at 12:19. period, Middlebury’s and final will be played Brendan Dawson on Saturday, Dec. 31, hit the crossbar, and at 1 and 4 p.m. the Panthers failed to score while On this past Saturday, Amherst (4- skating five-on-three for 54 seconds.

3-1, 1-3-1) scored three first-period The third period saw both teams goals on its way to a 4-1 win over with some chances to score, and Middlebur.

Phil Johannson sealed the game for Amherst took a 1-0 lead 6:58 into Amherst when he scored an emptythe contest with a power-play goal. net goal with 2:58 left to play.

Thomas Lindstrom from behind the The shots were even at 29-29. net fed Patrick Daly for score. The Middlebury failed to score on six Purple and White made it 2-0 game power plays. Panther goalie Stephen two minutes later when Daly scored Klein finished with 25 saves, while with a high snap shot from the right Girard made 28 stops. wing after a dish from David White.

On Friday, Hamilton (6-0-2, 3-0Middlebury got on the board 2 NESCAC) claimed a 3-0 win at when Mitchell Allen carried the Kenyon Arena. The Continentals

scored twice in the first period and added an empty-net goal. Hamilton goalie Evan Buitenhuis stopped all 21 shots he faced, while Klein stopped 31 of 33 shots he saw.

Hamilton’s Conor Lamberti opened the scoring at 6:12, taking a transition feed from Neil Conway.

Robbie Murden made it 2-0 on a power play 11:54, when his wrist shot from the left point found the net through traffic.

Middlebury had chances on a power play late in the period, but Buitenhuis denied Greg Conrad, Dawson and Joey Piccinini.

In the middle frame, the Panthers appeared to get on the scoreboard when Conrad jammed in a loose puck at 12:25, but the referees determined Buitenhuis had covered the puck, and the goal was waved off.

At the start of the third period, Middlebury’s Travis Stephens put a shot get past Buitenhuis, but defenseman Jon Carkeek swept away a puck that was sliding toward the goal line. Buitenhuis later made his toughest save of the night, flashing his left pad to stop Allen on a shorthanded breakaway.

The Continentals’ Truman Landowski tacked on the empty-net insurance goal.

Forest Service asking snowmobile drivers to be careful RUTLAND — said Sinclair. The With additional All snowmobiles maximum speed is 35 snow expected in the must be legally miles per hour on state coming weeks, the registered, have and federal land and U.S. Forest Service liability insurance, Vermont has a tough is looking forward and operators Snowmobiling While to a successful Intoxicated Law that snowmobile season must purchase covers alcohol, as and wants to a VAST Trails well as drugs. encourage all riders to Maintenance The U.S. Forest put safety first. Green Assessment decal. Service is also Mountain National warning the public of Forest (GMNF) the dangers associated officials are recommending that with riding, hiking and skiing on snowmobilers exercise caution frozen water bodies. Trail users are when operating on the National encouraged to be mindful of fallen Forest, and all lands, in Vermont trees and other hazards they may this winter. GMNF officials remind encounter. Operators must maintain snowmobile enthusiasts to heed to control of their snowmobile while all gates and signs and to stay off riding; keep to the right at all times, roads and trails that are closed. wear helmets, and stay on designated Weather permitting, snowmobile trails only. use is allowed on designated trails All snowmobiles must be legally within the GMNF for four months beginning on Friday, Dec. 16, and ending on April 15, 2017. “We are concerned about user safety. Patrols which are aimed at enforcing rules and regulations, monitoring trail conditions and providing visitor information will occur throughout the Forest,” said John Sinclair, Forest Supervisor for the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. The GMNF will continue to work closely with state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) to make sure that users of the trail system are respectful, responsible, law abiding and safe.

The GMNF and VAST cooperate to maintain more than 470 miles of National Forest System trails that are part of the larger statewide snowmobile network. VAST is one of a few snowmobile associations in the U.S. that has a cooperative partnership agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. “All of these trails allow mixed uses, so people are snowshoeing, hiking, and crosscountry skiing, as well as using snowmobiles.

Snowmobilers should travel responsibly and yield to other users,”

registered, have liability insurance, and operators must purchase a VAST Trails Maintenance Assessment decal. Officials also encourage winter trail users to pack a flashlight, cell phone, food and extra warm clothing in case of an emergency.

Due to recent evaluation by Forest Service engineering staff, several trails and bridges on the Manchester Ranger District have been determined to be structurally unsound and unsafe for use by the snowmobiling public this season. The trails and bridges at the following link have been temporarily closed by a Forest Supervisor closure order and will undergo further analysis to determine if they will be replaced, repaired or removed: http://www.fs.usda. gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ fseprd485639.pdf

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police responded to a report of a mysterious package found at Middlebury College’s Bicentennial Hall on Dec. 12. Police said the package contained “miscellaneous, non-harmful items.”

In other recent action, Middlebury police: • Helped Middlebury Regional EMS with a call in the Lower Foote Street area on Dec. 5.

• Contacted the parent of a child allegedly left in a vehicle in the Hannaford’s Supermarket parking lot on Dec. 5.

• Responded to a report on Dec. 5 of two Middlebury Union High School students found smoking marijuana off school grounds. Police said they issued one of the youths a juvenile citation for possession of marijuana, and the other a notice of violation.

• Broke up a verbal dispute between two siblings in a vehicle parked off Washington Street on Dec. 5. Police said they cited the driver for driving with a suspended license.

• Warned the tenant of a North Pleasant Street apartment to stop banging on his ceiling and walls on Dec. 6.

• Responded to a local request for help in destroying unwanted medications on Dec. 6.

• Cited Timothy E. Edwards, 27, of Middlebury for petit larceny, after he was allegedly discovered stealing cash out of a car parked off MacIntyre Lane on Dec. 7.

• Responded to a suspected domestic dispute at a Court Street

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residence on Dec. 8. Police arriving at the scene found a woman yelling at herself.

• Investigated a report of a drunken man stumbling along North Pleasant Street on Dec. 8. Police said they found no one fitting that description.

• Assisted Porter Hospital officials with a mental health patient who was out of control on Dec. 8.

• Received a report about an irate customer at the Verizon store on Dec. 8. Police said they plan to serve a no-trespass order on the customer.

• Investigated a stalking complaint in the Main Street area on Dec. 8. Police found the alleged stalker, who denied the behavior.

• Responded to a report of a man refusing to leave the Marquis Theater on Main Street on Dec. 9. Police said the man had left upon their arrival.

• Were informed someone had vandalized a truck while it was parked in the Fire & Ice Restaurant parking lot off Seymour Street on Dec. 9. Police said someone had damaged a side mirror and a headlight on the truck.

• Assisted Middlebury Regional EMS with a suicidal person in the Route 7 North area on Dec. 9.

Ambulance officials took the man to Porter Hospital for mental health evaluation.

• Investigated a one-car accident,

Lincoln LINCOLN — On Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., the annual Christmas Tea will be held in the Sanctuary of the United Church of Lincoln. This is a time for adults to gather for songs, readings, fellowship and goodies!

Please join us for an enjoyable

Salisbury SALISBURY — The Friends of the Salisbury School are collecting items for their Holiday Dollar Sale to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Items need not be new but must not have chips, cracks or stains and be in working order. They also need wrapping paper, tape, gift bags and boxes. Donations may be left at the school during regular hours. Students will be able to purchase any item for $1 to give to family members and friends.

The school is collecting food for the Addison County Food Shelf.

Needed supplies are peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, flavored rice, baking mixes and sauces. The students are keeping track of pounds of food collected.

An end of the year celebration will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. The whole school will go ice skating in Middlebury; the Friends are donating the ice time and the school is paying for the transportation.

And this Friday, Dec. 16 is free family Movie Night at the school.

The film is “Pete’s Dragon;” pizza slices and other refreshments will be for sale. Show time is 6 p.m.

There are 14 positions available for town offices next year from moderator, town clerk, selectboard, listers, auditors and more. There will be a full listing in next week’s

with injuries, on Route 7 South, near the Blue Spruce Motel, on Dec. 9.

Middlebury Regional EMS took the driver to Porter Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, according to police.

• Served a temporary restraining order on Dec. 9 on a man not wanted in the Seminary Street area.

• Took a very drunken man into protective custody while he was walking in the Cross Street area on Dec. 9.

• Assisted a Court Street parent having trouble with a misbehaving child on Dec. 10. Police said the teen went to a friend’s house to decompress.

• Served a no-trespass order on a North Pleasant Street individual on behalf of Bristol police on Dec. 11.

• Ordered a man to stop harassing a local woman on Dec. 11.

• Cited Juan Pablo Borja Melendez, 27, Boston, Mass., for driving under the influence following a stop for speeding at the intersection of Court Street Extension and Middle Road. Police said Melendez refused a breath test.

• Shut down a noisy Middlebury College student party at a South Main Street location on Dec. 11.

• Investigated a reported theft in the Twin Circles neighborhood on Dec. 12.

• Received a report on Dec. 12 of a Middlebury College student confiding in another student that he was considering harming himself.

Authorities determined that the student had made the statement in order to get attention.

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evening.

On Christmas Eve there will once again be three services. At 6:30 p.m. the service will be “children friendly.” The 8:30 p.m. service is traditional with a message, and the 11:30 p.m. is a service of communion

and readings. All services include carols and candlelight.

Remember that the Lincoln Library will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 26, and Dec. 31. Also on Jan. 2.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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College produces farm podcasts MIDDLEBURY — “I think the dairy business is a lot like a roller coaster,” said Phil Livingston, one of the nine Addison County dairy farmers interviewed by a team of Middlebury College students as part of their senior capstone work.

From these interviews, the five students produced a podcast highlighting stories from the farmers concerning their history of working on the land, the challenges they face, and what strategies they are using to weather the current dairy climate.

The podcast, “CowTalk: The Future of Vermont Dairy,” is an effort to share the farmers’ narratives with the greater Vermont community.

“People don’t realize how complex dairy farming is. The farmers are constantly being pulled in so many directions and it was really remarkable to talk to them about their challenges firsthand,” said Heather Tourgee, a senior who was one of the students who worked on the podcast.

The other four students, also seniors, were Maggie Danna, Elaine Forbush, Kristina Ohl and Jenevra Wetmore.

Dairy farming has long been a backbone of the Vermont economy and as such remains one of the state’s dominant cultural forces. In their Environmental Studies Senior

Seminar, students partnered with various agencies and individuals, including Ryan Patch from the Agency of Agriculture, to delve into the most challenging and exciting aspects of the dairy industry in Vermont today.

In the first episode, farmers speak about the ways in which dairy culture is changing and their plans for the future. The second episode dives into farmers’ stories about the

hardest parts of their jobs, from 2 a.m. milking shifts to competition with international dairy markets. The third episode concludes the podcast with tales of innovation and how farmers have creatively navigated the ins-andouts of the industry.

All podcast episodes, as well as further information about this project can be found at online go.middlebury. edu/cowtalk.

Vermont losing tons of fruit, vegetables

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State urged to seek new dairy path Letter: look to Vt. branding, organics

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more than $600 million last year, and Agri-Mark grossed around $1 billion last year,” said Michael Colby, a cofounder of Regeneration Vermont, a group among those signing the letter.

By MIKE POLHAMUS “There’s money in dairy, it’s just not VTDigger.org VERMONT — A coalition that getting to the dairy farmers.”

At a time when Vermont’s dairy includes dairy farmers, academics, environmentalists and business owners farmers are already struggling, they’re being blamed for around is encouraging Gov.half the pollution that elect Phil Scott to have perennially leads to toxinVermont develop its own “There’s no releasing algae in Lake dairy policy. In a letter, doubt in my Champlain — a problem the group said it believes mind that that carries an estimated the federal policy hurts doing nothing, Vermont farmers. and relying on $2.5 billion price tag, Colby said. As a result, A spokesman for Scott federal milk Vermont dairy farmers are said the governor-elect has concerns about what policy, will lead feeling pressured from all sides, he said. he believes the group to the demise “It’s heartbreaking actually wants. The of our dairy to see the kind of pain spokesman said Scott has industry.” no alternative proposal — Lt. Gov.-elect going on with dairy farm to help Vermont’s dairy David Zuckerman families today. They’re working so hard and farmers but will look to paying to farm — not his agriculture secretary.

The group’s members say it costs getting paid, but paying,” Colby said.

Vermont dairy farmers more to “It’s outrageous.”

Non-organic dairy farmers (known produce their milk than they receive from selling it and that swift action is in industry parlance as “conventional”) needed if dairy farming is to remain have little choice in how much they’re paid for their milk, Colby said, in part viable in Vermont.

“There’s money being made in the due to U.S. dairy policy and in part dairy industry. Ben & Jerry’s grossed due to predatory practices by corporate

dairy processors.

But farmers have an opportunity to capitalize on the Vermont brand and secure a measure of freedom and stability, the letter states. The letter’s authors describe a system where Vermont dairy farmers might produce milk under better conditions — better for the environment, the animals involved and the workers — than what’s standard in conventional dairy farming.

The letter calls for the state to “support and facilitate the necessary statewide transition to regenerative and organic dairy production,” although several signers said that wouldn’t necessarily involve every farm practicing fully organic methods.

Rather, they say, they seek to model a program after what’s been done with organic products, where some set of higher standards differentiates Vermont’s milk and commands a premium.

“The bigger, broader question in all of this is: How do we have a healthy working landscape that provides a reasonable income?” said Philip Ackerman-Leist, a Green Mountain College sustainable agriculture and food systems professor who signed the letter.

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MORRISVILLE — A recent study estimates that 14.3 million pounds of wholesome vegetables and berries are lost in Vermont each year.

That is a key finding in “Food Loss in Vermont: Estimating Annual Vegetable & Berry Loss,” a report

by Salvation Farms, a not-for-profit organization in Morrisville that aims to build increased resilience in Vermont’s food system through agricultural surplus management.

The report said that the amount of food lost would be enough to fill 7,000 pickup trucks.

Of the 14.3 million pounds of food loss in Vermont, there is 13.7 million pounds of vegetable loss and 590 thousand pounds berry loss, according to Salvation Farms. Another way to put that: 16 percent of vegetables and 15 percent of berries grown are lost.

Food loss occurs when edible, quality food is neither sold nor donated and goes uneaten. Salvation Farms’ analysis, based on farmer surveys administered this past spring and available agricultural data, is probably the first empirical study measuring food loss on Vermont farms.

In total, 58 vegetable and berry farms completed the survey, representing 13 out of the 14 counties in Vermont.

Of the 14.3 million pounds: • 32 percent is unpicked although still edible. The top reason (cited by nearly half of the farmers) for leaving the crop in the field: blemishes. In addition, food was not picked because farmers were not confident they would be able to sell it, or there was a lack of available or affordable labor.

• 68 percent is harvested produce that is neither sold nor donated.

Reasons farmers gave not selling produce at market were: • General lack of demand for the item – 47 percent.

• Over-saturation of the market with the item – 43 percent.

• The produce was only partially edible – 10 percent.

Chittenden County and Windham County are estimated to have the highest vegetable losses, each exceeding 2 million pounds of vegetables. Addison County is sixth, with an estimated 906,516 pounds of lost vegetables. Addison County is 10th in berry loss (again behind Windham and Chittenden counties)

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According to the report, Addison County had 258 acres of vegetables harvests (or 7 percent of the total Vermont acres harvested), and 32 acres of land in berries (4 percent of Vermont land in berries harvested).

The report says that in order to capture this large amount of food loss, Vermont needs a robust “food loss management” plan with the farmer at its core. This plan needs to expand farmers’ market opportunities for farmers, better compensate them for the foods they produce, and support larger-scale gleaning, food rescue and farm surplus management operations.

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Organic (Continued from Page 5B) “I think (the letter is) asking the governor to help at least set the table for the possibility of more autonomy and economic opportunities for Vermont farmers,” Ackerman-Leist said.

That’s unlikely to involve switching all dairy farmers in the state to producing organic milk, and such a move probably isn’t desirable, said Roger Allbee, former secretary agriculture, food and markets. He signed on to the letter.

Converting a conventional dairy to organic requires two to three years and a significant outlay of money, Allbee said, and although the state is in a position to offer financial assistance for the switch, Vermont’s dairies aren’t

likely to switch en masse any time soon.

A statewide conversion to organic dairy is also likely to flood the organic dairy market and harm Vermont’s existing organic dairy farmers, say critics of such a move, including Scott.

But most people who buy dairy products aren’t necessarily seeking organic milk, say farmers who signed the letter.

“I don’t think everybody wants to or needs to follow the (organic) certification rules,” said Jack Lazor, owner of Butterworks Farm in Westfield. “But we use the Vermont brand to tell people how pure we are in Vermont … and part of that letter is to live by our image.”

There’s a balance to be struck, Lazor

said, because widespread changes organic, but consumers are interested to Vermont’s dairy industry will in environmental impact, animal impose new costs, and those costs will welfare, working conditions and so challenge farmers’ and others’ ability forth.” to sell their product.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that “When you ask brands like Cabot and doing nothing, and relying on federal Ben & Jerry’s … to buy milk policy, will lead to into a new regenerative the demise of our dairy agriculture system, “Cheap cheese industry,” he said. they’re also competing means dirty The Vermont brand is with other brands who water.” already established, in the are getting raw materials — James Ehlers, minds of Northeasterners from farmers who aren’t Lake Champlain at least, as a brand aligned taking care of the Earth International with many positive so much,” Lazor said. values including those But dairy products Zuckerman described, are probably too cheap, Lazor said, Allbee said, and formal research of the and they remain so through the use subject in the past has supported that of farming methods that hurt the conclusion. environment, workers, animals and HIGH-GRADE DAIRY dairy farmers themselves.

The switch to some form of higherCustomers want to buy agricultural grade dairy in Vermont appears to be products with the knowledge they’re among the few likely solutions to dairy not harming the world and will pay farmers’ economic plight, said Will a premium, which Vermont farmers Allen, a farmer and a founder of the should take advantage of, said farmer group Regeneration Vermont. It would and Lt. Gov.-elect David Zuckerman. carry the added benefit of alleviating “I think it’d be a fantastic scenario many of the practices Vermonters find if our dairy industry and state objectionable. government could come together “We feel like there’s a lot of to promote this vision, but it does desire, among a real diverse group of require there to be a true difference in people, who want to help figure out our milk, for consumers to be willing how to change our dairy system into to spend a little extra,” Zuckerman something we can be proud of,” Allen said. “I appreciate that that difference said. doesn’t have to be full-on certified It’s appropriate that such a dairy

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industry might mean costlier milk for statewide transition to organic dairy consumers, said clean-water advocate farming, said his spokesman, Ethan James Ehlers, executive director of Latour. Scott hasn’t been in touch with Lake Champlain International. the letter’s authors, Latour said.

“Cheap cheese means dirty water,” Scott doesn’t support such a switch, Ehlers said.

Latour said.

“The consumer needs to play a “We see some common part,” he said. “That’s the piece that’s ground in wanting a vibrant dairy missing. Everybody’s talking about sector in Vermont, but as far as a tax money, but the basis of a clean recommendation for the state to economy is people paying the true cost transition to organic, we have our of what they’re consuming. We’re not questions about that,” Latour said. going to fix the problem otherwise.”

Scott’s characterization of the Those true costs include the hundreds letter is shared by Doug Dimento, of millions of dollars spokesman for Cabot Vermonters, including Creamery’s corporate parent, Agri-Mark. farmers, are expected “It’s Dimento said the to shoulder to reduce heartbreaking phosphorus pollution in to see the kind letter is really calling for a statewide switch to Lake Champlain. of pain going organic dairy production.

“Right now, Vermont on with dairy “That’s totally taxpayers are subsidizing farm families unrealistic and totally (Ben & Jerry’s corporate unfeasible,” he said. parent) Unilever and today. They’re “Right now all Vermont (Cabot Creamery working so farmers have the option corporate parent) Agri- hard and Mark’s corporate profits,” paying to farm to go organic. But farmers don’t want to go organic.

Ehlers said. “I don’t know — not getting If they wanted to do it, how anyone who believes they’d have done it.” in any sort of market paid, but Ben & Jerry’s, on the enterprise can believe paying.”

— Michael Colby other hand, is on board that’s appropriate.” entirely with what the Organic farming isn’t letter suggests, said the the only means to that end, but it’s in the right direction, company’s global director of social mission, Rob Michalak. Leaders at Ehlers said.

“For me, what organic represents the company have already met with is more sustainable farm agriculture,” representatives from Regeneration he said. “Agriculture today is not Vermont, Michalak said.

Zuckerman, for his part, said he’s sustainable, and all you need to do (to find proof) is look at the quality of our “more than ready” to put together a public waters, the financial subsidies task force to look into how the state involved (in farming), and the state of might best assist its dairy farmers.

Differentiating the state’s dairy from farm labor.”

The governor-elect has received other states’ is a great place to start, he the letter and believes it calls for a said.

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ADULT ALL- RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Fridays, 3-4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www.turningpointaddisonvt.org.

AL-ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking.

Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers welcome. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15-8:15 pm.

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.

NEW SUPPORT GROUP Grief Anonymous Meeting every Thursday @ 6:30 pm at Grace Baptist Church 52 Merchants Row, Middelbury, Vt. First Meeting Thursday, December 1st, 2016

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meetings; Noon1:00 PM. AND 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at the Congregational Church, New Haven Village Green.

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BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al-Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs).

Anonymous and confidential, we share our experience, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP - For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, confidential and free.

At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

7:30-8:30PM Friday evenings.

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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 FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:002:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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We are seeking a Master’s or Bachelor level Outreach Worker who will support young families and teenagers in Addison County. Strong candidates must have knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, mental health issues, and excellent judgment.

A familiarity with community resources is preferred. Flexibility and collaboration is a must. This is a full- time position with generous benefits, total hours negotiable. Licensed social worker and counselors encouraged to apply.

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

Contact Info: Please contact Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc. org or Sue Bloomer at sbloomer@ addisoncountypcc.org . Deadline for applicants is January 3, 2016.

Selected candidate must pass required background checks and Drug/Alcohol testing. Confidentiality is a must. Please submit resume and cover letter to:

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Monday, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 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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M A K I N G R E C O V E RY EASIER (MRE). Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12-Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12-Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12-Step Programs.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Mondays, 6 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required. For info call 802388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www.turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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

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The Volunteer Center, a collaboration of RSVP and the United Way of Addison County, posts dozens of volunteer opportunities on the Web.Go to

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Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn on Baldwin Creek is hosting their annual free community dinner on December 18th from 11:30-2:00 PM. They are seeking volunteers to pick up guests who need transportation, as well as dine with the guest, and return them home safely, with a full belly, and a happy heart. If you are interested in this need please call us at United Way of Addison County at 802-388-7189

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DIRECTORY

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Corporate Partnerships, Small Businesses & Personal Returns

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Business Service Plumbing & Heating

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• tree services • veterinary services • wedding • woodworking

Tree Service Short Surveying, inc.

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

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For Rent

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For Sale

For Rent

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

HAY ELEVATOR 75 feet total. Great condition, new motor, barn kept. $1,500.

802-377-5972.

1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802-558-6092.

BRIDPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL has some new and used lumber for sale.

Pressure treated, regular pine 2x6 and 2x8, 1/2” and 3/4” plywood costing $3,876.

Lumber will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids accepted until noon on December 28, 2016 and opened at 12:30 PM on the 28th.

Email or fax bids to: Addison Central Supervisory Union ATTN: Eric Warren 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753. ewarren@acsu. org. Fax: 802-388-0024.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Cornwall, 8 miles from the college. $925/month. Heat, snow removal and lawn care included. Garden space available. First, last, security and references required.

Call 802-462-3624.

FULL SUN COMPANY in Middlebury seeks an independent designer with CAD skills and software to model our food processing facility layout to our specs. 802377-8585 or info@fullsuncompany.com HANDYMAN WANTED: WITH HUD-SON bandsaw mill experience. Part time, primarily outdoor work for good weather days. 802462-3313.

Things you should know:

For Sale 55 GALLON SAND AND SALT barrels, plastic, with pressure treated legs. $75. each. Also 55 gallon pickle barrels with spin-off covers.

Make great sand and salt barrels, $25. each. Delivery available. 802-453-4235.

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

DOG TEAM ORIGINAL RECIPE Sticky Buns for Christmas. Order 802-3499473. Pickup on or before December 24 from 10am2pm, 658 Exchange Street, Middlebury.

The Middlebury Lions Club has provided sight screenings for local grade, middle and high schools.

There is no charge for this service.

To continue to make it work, we need your help.

CASH CALENDARS are for sale.

See one - buy one Help us.

CALL 802-458-7361 to purchase.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

MECHANIC/ EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/ REPAIR SPECIALIST – MIDDLEBURY

The essential responsibilities include diagnosing, adjustment, repair and maintenance of trucks, front end loaders, trailers and excavators. Performs inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles & equipment. Tunes, adjusts and regulates equipment engines, valves, pumps, carburetors and other mechanical components with variable settings.

This position requires a working knowledge of: • • • • • •

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.

BRANDON CHARMING LARGE 1 BEDROOM apartment. $840, heat included.

802-352-4700 or visit zillow. com.

BRANDON HOUSE FOR RENT. 1880’s farmhouse, 3 BR, 2 full baths. Large rooms, extra storage, w/d hookup, pets negotiable.

References and security deposit required. Available now. $1,200/month+ utilities.

Call 781-259-0229.

BRIDPORT 2 BEDROOM mobile home. Quiet road. $900 month, includes heat and electric. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, credit check, 1 year lease. 802758-2369.

Help Wanted

BRISTOL 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, ground level, private off-street parking. $700/mo. Call 802-4533454.

BRISTOL APARTMENT, 1 LARGE BEDROOM, with bonus room and 1 bath. Efficient gas heat. Excellent condition. Wi-Fi, water & sewer included. No pets.

No smoking. $735 month.

Contact Tom at Wallace Realty 802-453-4670 or Tom@ WallaceRE.com.

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

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.

FORESTDALE 3 BEDROOM 3 bath home for rent.

Basement is finished. $1,500 a month plus utilities and deposit. No dogs/smoking.

Call 207-350-5673.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT conveniently located walking/ biking distance to college campus and town. Heat, hot water, snow/trash/recycling and off street parking included. $1,120/mo. Available 2/1/17. Please call 802-9890694 or 802-989-0255.

ATTENTION STA/Bet-Cha Transit Inc.

Now seeking route & trip school bus drivers in Addison County & the Charlotte area.

Work 2-4 hours a day. We provide training to qualified applicants. Train over the summer to start at the beginning of the school year.

Eliminate childcare costs and collect unemployment during summer and holidays.

For Rent

Wood Heat

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT conveniently located walking/ biking distance to college campus and town. Heat, hot water, electric, snow/ trash/recycling and off street parking included. $1,710/ mo. Available 2/1/17. Please call 802-989-0694 or 802989-0255.

READY-2-BURN: SEASONED www.1-855-MIDDMEN.com - Perfectly seasoned split 16” firewood.

Free delivery.

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.

SUGARWOOD APARTMENTS is currently accepting applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/ assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent.

NP/NS. W/D hook-ups. Call 802-247-0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS available for occupancy. Modern apartments, carpet/tile, w/d hookups plus onsite laundry. Ample parking and storage. Includes trash,snow removal,professional management and 24 hour maintenance. Efficient gas heat/ hot water. In quiet Middlebury neighborhood. Rents are $546-$778 per month plus utilities. Income limits apply. References required.

Please call us at 802-4725016 for more information.

Equal housing opportunity.

Please contact Lori at 388-7800.

Our competitive benefit package includes Health Insurance/Paid Vacation/401(k) and Profit Sharing Retirement Plan/ STD/Life Insurance.

Please email your resume to: lynn@carraraconcrete.com Attn: Lynn/ HR or fax to 802-775-1048 or complete an application at 2464 Case Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 EEO

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.

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,500 square foot home. Back up generator. Attached two car garage. On 13+ acres in Bridport. $199,000. Call 802989-9099.

Att. Farmers LOCAL FEED: NON-GMO verified oilseed meal available in bulk totes from our Middlebury mill. Protein rich, plant-based, no chemicals, no soy. Also available; highfat finishing feed in smaller quantities. Full Sun Co: 802989-701.

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.

Boats 1937 OLD TOWN CANOE. Good condition. Hanging in barn 25 years. must sell, moving. Call for details, delivery available. $1,295.

OBO. 802-453-4235.

Cars 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.

SUBARU FORESTER 2014 Ticonderoga, NY. 30,400 miles, remote starter, all wheel drive. Five star safety rating. Husband got a company car and we no longer need it. Runs great. Long scrape diver’s side, subtle stains on seats. Cash or bank check only. Sale price based on Kelly Blue Book value. Warranty: powertrain until 8/6/18 or 60,000 miles, emissions 150,000 miles. katiepangia@yahoo.com.

518-503-5117.

Paint and body work Electrical systems (12 volt & 24 volt) Keeping work environment clean Gas & diesel vehicles & equipment Hydraulics Air brake systems

Educational and/or experience requirements are: Certificate from college or technical school preferred.

Within the last 10 years, 5 years of experience and/or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance shop or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Real Estate

Wanted Wood Heat CLICK, CALL & SAVE www.1-844-KILNDRIED. com - Ready-2-burn kiln dried split 16” firewood. Free delivery.

TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices. 802-388-7300

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.

COMMERCIAL DIVISION

INSTALL TECHNICIAN KE Durasol Awnings, Inc. in Middlebury is seeking flexible, motivated individuals to become part of our manufacturing team as installation technicians. Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be familiar with power hand tools, able to travel out of state overnight, willing to work overtime, comfortable at heights and on ladders and have an aptitude for layout work. Ability to lift 100lbs on a routine basis is required. Experience in building construction is a plus.

KE Durasol offers wages commensurate with experience and generous benefits.

Please apply in person or send your resume to:

KE Durasol Awnings 38 Pond Lane, Suite B Middlebury, VT 05753 An equal opportunity employer.

Public Notices Index

Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Page 10B + 11B Addison County (1) Addison County Court House (1) Addison County Superior Court (1) Addison Northwest School District – Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham (1) Lincoln (1) Middlebury College (1) New Haven (1) Vermont Secretary of State (1) ADDISON COUNTY WARNING

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Section 133(3)(a), the taxpayers of the County of Addison are hereby given notice that a public hearing regarding the proposed county budget for 2017-2018 will be held at the Judge Frank Mahady Courthouse in Middlebury on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. This budget is for fiscal year July 1, 2017- June 30, 2018.

More information and extra copies of the budget may be obtained at the Addison County Superior Court, Frank Mahady Court House, Middlebury, Vermont. Tel. 802-388-1966 Alice M. George, Assistant Judge & Irene Poole, Assistant Judge 2017-2018 EXPENSES 2017-2018 Proposed (continued) Proposed REVENUE: County Tax $ 166,906.00 Estimated 0.03963% 2017-2018 Passports $ 4,000.00 Notaries $ 1,600.00 Interest Earned $ 175.00 Wills for safekeeping $ 4,000.00 Rent Income – Jail Bldg. $ 22,800.00 TOTAL INCOME $ 199,481.00 Anticipated Surplus

$ 30,000.00 $ 229,481.00

EXPENSES: Court: Court and County Personnel Salaries $ Benefits $ Dues & Memberships $ Office Expense $ Advertising- Passports $ Insurance $ Legal $ Professional Services $ Contracted Services $ Contingency $ Subtotal $

45,420.00 4,200.00 2,500.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,930.00 550.00 1400.00 3,600.00 300.00 65,500.00

Sheriffs Department: Personnel: Salaries Benefits Office Expense Telephone Insurance/Bonds Training VIBRES/VLETS Radio Subtotal

$ 81,600.00 $ 20,045.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 750.00 $ 122,806.00

Probate Court: Supplies/Equipment Dues Contingency Subtotal

$ $ $ $

Jail Building: Utilities Bldg & Grounds Insurance Inspections Custodial Capital Improvements Subtotal

$ 25,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 40,250.00

TOTAL EXPENSE

$ 229,481.00

400.00 325.00 200.00 925.00

12/12, 15, 22, 29, 1/5

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO:322-12-12 ANCV

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v.

BRADLEY S. MARSDEN AND ARLENE L. MARSDEN OCCUPANTS OF 153 ROGERS ROAD, MIDDLEBURY, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered December 8, 2015 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given

by Bradley S. Marsden and Arlene L. Marsden to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC, dated June 25, 2008 and recorded in Book 237 Page 244 of the land records of the Town of Middlebury, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association dated November 1, 2012 and recorded in Book 262 Page 325 of the land records of the Town of Middlebury for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 153 Rogers Road, Middlebury, Vermont on January 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises to be conveyed to Bradley S. Marsden

by Warranty Deed of Johanna Vaczy of even date herewith and to be recorded immediately prior hereto in the Town of Middlebury Land Records and therein being more particularly described as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to the herein Grantors, as Paul Vaczy and Johanna Vaczy, by Warranty Deed of Joseph Cotroneo, III and Sara L. Cotroneo, dated August 29, 2001, recorded in Book 184 at Page 25 of the Middlebury Land records, and therein described as follows: ‘Being a portion of the same lands and premises conveyed to Joseph Cotroneo, III and Sara Lynn Cotroneo by Warranty Deed of Paul Parot and Harriet Parot dated March 16, 2000 and recorded in Book 176, Page 564 of the Middlebury Land Records... The property is more particularly described as Parcel One in said deed as follows, viz: Being a portion of the lands and premises described in a deed from Charles F. and Claribel H. Rogers to the said Gladys R. Ridley dated June 15, 1953, recorded in book 53 page 159 of the Middlebury Land Records and situate in said Ridley’s real estate development on or near U.S. Highway No. 7 just southerly of the Village of Middlebury, the piece or portion thereof hereby intended to be conveyed being more particularly described as follows: Being lot number 14 as designated on a plan of said development prepared by Harry Morse April 1954 on file in the office of the Town Clerk of Middlebury. Commencing at a point in the westerly line of the new highway in said development known as Rogers Road, which point is the southeasterly corner of the premises herein conveyed, the northeasterly corner of lot number 13 in said development and is marked by an iron pipe driven into the ground, thence north 22[°] 20’ east along the westerly line of said Rogers Road 100 feet; thence north 67[°] 40’ west along the southerly line of lot number 15 in said [development] 125 feet to an iron pipe driven into the ground, thence south 22[°] 20’west 100 feet along the easterly line of lot number 23 in said development to an iron pipe driven into the ground, thence south 67[°] 40’ east 125 feet to the point or place of beginning. …’’’’

Reference is hereby made to the Quit Claim Deed from Paul Vaczy and Johanna Vaczy to Johanna Pope Vaczy dated July 16, 2003, recorded July 24, 2003 in Book 202 Page 62 of the Middlebury Land Records.

Reference is herby made to the above-mentioned instruments, the records thereof, the references therein made, and their respective records and references, in further aid of this description.

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

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

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

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: December 7, 2016 By:/S/ Rachel Jones, Esq. Rachel Jones, Esq.– Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 NOTICE: THE LAW FIRM OF BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY WHICH DISCHARGED THIS DEBT, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY 12/15, 22, 29

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Crash on 22A results in death

Vergennes Police Log VERGENNES — Vergennes police between Dec. 5 and 11 ticketed 17 vehicles in violation of the city’s winter ban on overnight street parking and ordered three of the vehicles towed.

On Dec. 5 Vergennes police ticketed one vehicle, on Dec. 7 they ticketed and ordered to be towed three vehicles, on Dec. 9 they ticketed four vehicles, on Dec. 10 six violators were ticketed, and on Dec. 11 they issued three more tickets.

Vergennes bans parking on city streets between the hours of 2 and 6:30 a.m. from Dec. 1 to March 30.

In other action between Dec. 5 and 11, Vergennes police: • On Dec. 5 responded to a twovehicle accident on the eastbound slope up from the bridge over Otter Creek. Police said a truck failed to make it up the hill and slid backward, coming to rest against the curb. A car then tried to drive

around the truck, but could not make it up the slope and slid down backward into the truck.

• On Dec. 6 tried unsuccessfully to find a sick fox seen on Thomas Circle.

• On Dec. 6 were told that one car had apparently struck another and left the scene, possibly in the Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot.

• On Dec. 7 cited Kathleen Ayers, 48, of Vergennes for driving with a criminally suspended license, an action taken after stopping her car for defective equipment.

• On Dec. 7 ticketed and grounded the driver of a truck carrying hazardous materials for failing to stop at the railroad crossing on Route 7 next to the city.

• On Dec. 8 went to the High Manor Park trailer park in Waltham to aid Vermont State Police with a resident who had apparently overdosed on alcohol and prescription drugs.

Salisbury SALISBURY — The Friends of the Salisbury School are collecting items for their Holiday Dollar Sale to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Items need not be new but must not have chips, cracks or stains and be in working order. They also need wrapping paper, tape, gift bags and boxes. Donations may be left at the school during regular hours.

Students will be able to purchase any item for $1 to give to family members and friends.

The school is collecting food for the Addison County Food Shelf.

Needed supplies are peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, flavored rice, baking

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mixes and sauces. The students are keeping track of pounds of food collected.

An end of the year celebration will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. The whole school will go ice skating in Middlebury; the Friends are donating the ice time and the school is paying for the transportation.

And this Friday, Dec. 16 is free family Movie Night at the school.

The film is “Pete’s Dragon;” pizza slices and other refreshments will be for sale. Show time is 6 p.m.

There are 14 positions available for town offices next year from moderator, town clerk, selectboard,

Public Notices

can be found on Pages 10B and 11B. PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 504-11-16 ANPR STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS. IN RE THE ESTATE OF MYRA EDELMAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Myra Edelman late of Middlebury, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: November 10, 2016 Robin Edelman, Administratrix, C.T.A. c/o Aaron J. Goldberg, PLC 233 Pearl St. Burlington, VT 05401 802-324-7392 Robin.Edelman@vermont.gov Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: December 15, 2016 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 12/15

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• On Dec. 9 dealt with a minor accident at Champlain Farms on Main Street; police said a car slid into the store’s ice machine.

• On Dec. 9 attempted to file a relief-from-abuse order, but learned the intended recipient no longer lived at the address they were given.

• On Dec. 9 helped state police by attempting to check the welfare of a Waltham resident, who was not home.

• On Dec. 10 spoke to a neighbor of Champlain Farms who owns chickens about a trash bag with wood shavings and blood in it.

• On Dec. 11 responded to a report of a couple arguing in a Champlain Farms rest room and eventually charged the woman involved with driving under the influence of alcohol, test refusal, after learning she had driven the couple there. Cited was Crystal G. Perry, 28, of Ferrisburgh.

NOTICE TOWN OF NEW HAVEN INVITATION TO BID

Lawn Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Bid Properties to include: Town Offices / Library, Village Green, War Memorial Green, West Cemetery, River Road Cemetery and DeMers Park.

Duties to include: Lawn mowing, weed whacking, weeding, edging and mulching all flower beds. Also collaring and mulching the crab apple trees on the Village Green.

Contractor is expected to keep the above mentioned grounds clear of debris, branches and garbage and generally in good appearance. The Contractor is to notify the Parks Coordinator in the event of any damage, issues, or needs to the above said properties, under the general supervision and direction of the Selectboard.

The Selectboard reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

Questions related to these projects should be directed to: The Town Clerks Office @ 453-3516.

Replies to be submitted by December 20, 2016 to: The Town of New Haven 78 North St., New Haven, VT 05472 All bids will be discussed at the Selectboard meeting on Dec. 20, 2016.

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PROPOSED STATE RULES By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record.

The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont. gov/SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

Note: The seven rules below have been promulgated by the Agency of Human Services who has requested the notices be combined to facilitate a savings for the agency. When contacting the agency about these rules please note the title and rule number of the rule(s) you are interested in.

Dental Services for Beneficiaries Age 21 and Older - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P078 Dental Services for Beneficiaries Under Age 21, and Pregnant and Postpartum Women Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P079 Orthodontic Treatment - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P080 Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Fee - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P081 Chiropractic Services - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P082 Augmentative Communication Devices and Systems - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P083 Medical and Surgical Services of a Dentist - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P084 AGENCY: Agency of Human Services CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rules set forth the criteria for coverage and service delivery for Health Care Administrative Rules (HCAR). These are amended rules for services under Vermont’s Medicaid program. The revisions replace Medicaid covered services rules 7313, 7312, 7701, 7304, 7507, and 7311, as part of the sequential adoption of Health Care Administrative Rules designed to improve public accessibility and comprehension of the rules concerning the operation of Vermont’s Medicaid program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9305 Fax: 802-241-0450 E-Mail: ashley. berliner@vermont.gov URL: http://dvha.vermont.gov/budget-legislative.

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listers, auditors and more. There will be a full listing in next week’s column. Petitions are now available at the town office; petitions and a consent of candidate form are due to the town clerk on or before 5 p.m. on Jan. 30 to be on the ballot for town meeting day.

The annual Christmas candlelight service will be held at the Salisbury Congregational Church on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. There will be no service on Sunday, Dec. 25, or Sunday, Jan. 1. Sunday services will resume on Jan. 8, at 10 a.m.

ADDISON COUNTY — A 78-year-old Warren man died from injuries he sustained in a near headon crash on Route 22A in Addison on Sunday afternoon. Deceased is James N. Richman.

Vermont State Police report that Richman was driving a 1999 Subaru Impreza on Route 22A near Nortontown Road at around 4 p.m. on Dec. 11 when the Impreza traveled left of center and struck an oncoming Subaru XVC driven by Edwina Ho, 59, of Shoreham.

Police said Ho pulled her car as far to the right as she could, but could not avoid impact.

The impact caused Richman’s Impreza to overturn and come to a rest on its roof, off the west side of the roadway. Ho’s car also ended up off of the west side of the road.

The Addison Volunteer Fire Department extracted Richman from his car, and then he was transported by ambulance to the UVM Medical Center in Burlington to be treated for massive internal injuries and a broken leg. Police reported on Monday that Richman had died.

Ho was transported by ambulance to Porter Hospital in Middlebury, where she was treated and released.

Neither speed nor impairment appear to be contributing factors at this time.

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Police Log

This crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the crash is requested to contact state police at the New Haven barracks, 802-388-4919.

In other recent activity, Vermont State Police: • On Dec. 6 met with Kaitlyn Gomez, 21, of Monkton and cited her for three counts of furnishing alcohol to minors. The charges stem from investigation into a Nov. 23 underage drinking party off South Lincoln Road in Lincoln.

• On Dec. 7 at approximately 1:48 p.m. responded to a one-vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment on Crown Point Road in Bridport.

Police said 41-year-old Amanda Sayers of Bridport was driving a green Ford Ranger eastbound when she lost control, crossed the center of the roadway and collided with a tree on the westbound shoulder of Crown Point Road. Members of the Middlebury Heavy Rescue Squad extracted Sayers from the truck.

Sayers sustained facial lacerations, a broken left leg and broken right foot. The Ranger was a total loss.

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BRIDPORT — The Bridport Grange will be hosting a baking event at the Grange Hall in Bridport on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 1:30 p.m. We will be making angel flake rolls and Christmas sugar cookies. Everyone is welcome and

WARNING - POLICY ADOPTION ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Addison Northwest School District will be reviewing and adopting the following policies: B1 – Substitute Teachers (formerly D6) B2 – Volunteers and Work Study Students (formerly D7) B3 – Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace (formerly D8) B4 – Drug and Alcohol Testing of Transportation Employees (formerly D11) B5 – Prevention of Employee Harassment (formerly D12) B5R – Procedures for Prevention of Employee Harassment B6 – HIPPAA Compliance (formerly D13) B20 – Personnel Recruitment, Selection, Appointment and Background Checks (formerly D1) B21 – Professional Development (formerly D2) B22 – Public Complaints About Personnel (formerly D10) The Addison Northwest School District Board will take action of adopting the above stated policies on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at the Vergennes Union High School.

The policies are located at the Superintendent’s Office and at www.anwsu.org website for review.

Addison Northwest School District 11 Main Street, Suite B100, Vergennes, VT 05491 802-877-3332 12/15s

ADDISON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: CLEANING SERVICES

ISSUE DATE: December 9, 2016 PROPOSAL DUE: Friday, December 23, 2016 by 12:00 PM CONTACT: Patti Johnson, Business Manager (802) 388-2333 The ACSWMD is soliciting bids from qualified cleaning service providers to provide cleaning services for the District Transfer Station & Office in Middlebury, VT for the calendar year 2017. The following locations are to be included as part of the proposal: Scalehouse, Transfer Station Bathroom, and the entire Administrative Office located onsite. The Proposal should include an estimate of time to do regular cleaning once per week, preferably on the weekend: after hours on Saturday (closes @ 1:00 pm), or on Sunday. The one-year term of this contract will begin on 1/12/17.

For a copy of the complete RFP, call the District at 802-388-2333, or visit our website at www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org.

Proposals should be sent to: ACSWMD, 1223 Rt. 7 South, Middlebury, VT 05753, or via e-mail to businessmgr@acswmd.org or fax to 388-0271.

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it is free. Come alone or bring the whole family and make and taste some delicious Christmas goodies!

Please call or text a message to 802-989-3237 and let us know you are coming so we have enough supplies.Enjoy the holiday season!

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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE – PUBLIC NOTICE

The following roadways are located on the property of Middlebury College: 1. Porter Field Road - The roadway which serves Porter Field and extends from South Main Street to South Street.

2. South Service Road - The roadway which serves the upper campus of Middlebury College and extends from Hillcrest Road to South Main Street.

3. Hepburn Road – The roadway which serves the upper campus of Middlebury College and extends from College Street to South Service Road.

4. Le Chateau Lane - The roadway which serves the upper campus of Middlebury College and extends from College Street to Le Chateau.

5. Freeman Way - The roadway which serves the site of the Freeman International Center and extends from Weybridge Street to Gorham Lane and to the Freeman International Center.

6. Old Chapel Road - The roadway which serves the lower campus of Middlebury College and extends from College Street to the Service Building parking area.

7. HMKL Way - The roadway which serves the upper campus of Middlebury College and extends from College Street to Kelly/Lang Dormitory.

8. Golf Course Way - The roadway which serves the Golf Course, Kirk Alumni Center and Hadley House, and extends from Route 30 to the Hadley House and the Alumni Stadium.

9. Ridgeline Road – The roadway which serves the houses of Middlebury College known as Prescott, Palmer, Brooker, Brackett and extends from Route 125 to Hillcrest Road.

10. Adirondack View – The roadway which serves the houses, Ridgeline Town Houses, and Ridgeline Suites of Middlebury College and extends from Route 125 to Hillcrest Road.

11. Bicentennial Way – The roadway which serves the western campus of Middlebury College and extends from Route 125 to Bicentennial Hall.

The above listed roadways have never been set apart, surrendered or otherwise dedicated by Middlebury College to the public use. All persons using said roadways do so in subordination to the rights and by permission of Middlebury College and are subject to this notice.

These roadways will be closed to public use from midnight Saturday, December 24, 2016, until midnight Sunday, December 25, 2016. They will be reopened the following day for public use with the permission of Middlebury College.

Middlebury College 12/15 By: Norm Cushman

PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

802-388-1966

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TOWN OF LINCOLN PUBLIC NOTICE RECYCLING DROP OFF AND TRANSFER STATION USERS

Lincoln’s solid waste and recycling transfer facility will have a new operator, effective Saturday, December 17. Randy Orvis dba MOOSE Trash and Recycling will manage and operate the facility off Downingsville Road. Household trash for disposal and recyclable materials will be collected in separate trailers at the transfer station.

MOOSE will haul the collected material to the Addison County Solid Waste Transfer Station in Middlebury.

The only differences you will notice at the transfer station will be a trailer substituted for a packer truck to receive bagged trash. Recyclables will be deposited in a separate trailer instead of a roll-off container. Individuals working at the transfer station will be employed by MOOSE rather than the Town of Lincoln. Tire disposal will cost $4.00 per tire for average passenger car or light truck tires. Larger tires will cost more.

The following will remain the same: 1. Operating Hours will remain 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM every Saturday 2. Transfer Station stickers, available to Lincoln residents at the Town Clerk’s Office or Lincoln General Store will still be required.

3. Trash disposal will cost $5.00 per regular size trash bag. Larger or smaller bags may cost more or less depending on size as determined by the attendant.

4. Recycling will continue to be free of charge.

5. Lumber or construction materials or debris will not be accepted at the transfer station. (ACSWMD Transfer Station in Middlebury will accept this material) 6. Clean metal items will be accepted. NO MAJOR APPLIANCES (ACSWMD Transfer Station in Middlebury will accept these items) Your cooperation in proper disposal of trash and recycling will help assure continued operation of this facility at a reasonable cost.

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Auctions

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SPORTS

Police said defective rear tires contributed to this crash, though they are still investigating.

The Addison County Sheriff’s Department, Town Line First Response and the Bridport Volunteer Fire Department also responded and provided assistance at the scene.

• On Dec. 10 at little before midnight cited Clay Canfield, 69, of Hancock for driving under the influence of alcohol on Killington Road, in the town of Killington.

After Canfield failed field sobriety tests, the trooper tested his breath and found that his breath alcohol content was 0.119; the legal limit for driving is 0.08.

Tom Broughton Auctioneer • Home • Estates • Commercial • Consignments Bridport, VT • 758-2494 tombroughtonauctions.com

MARKET REPORT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

RT. 125 • EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT Sales for December 8 & December 12 BEEF Vaughan Farm Blue Spruce Farm M & L Quesnel Monument Farms P. Lussier Gosliga

Costs Lbs. per lb 1435 .66 1700 .62 1640 .61 1015 .585 1605 .58 1720 .57

CALVES Elysian Fields Conants Riverside D. Essex H. Veldman Monument Farms

Costs Lbs. per lb Dollars 99 1.00 99.00 91 1.00 91.00 94 .95 89.30 96 .90 86.40 96 .85 81.60

Dollars 947.10 1054.00 1000.40 593.78 930.90 980.40

Total # Beef: 265 • Total # Calves: 421 We value our faithful customers.

Sales at 3pm - Mon. & Thurs.

For pickup and trucking, call 1-802-388-2661

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