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College  president paves  way  for  a  smooth  transition By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  Middlebury  College  President  Ron  Liebowitz  has  left  a  lasting  mark  on  Middle-­ bury  —  both  the  college  and  the  town.  Liebowitz  this  past  Thursday  announced  he  will  step  down  on  June  30,  2015,  from  the  top  leadership  posi-­ tion  he  has  held  since  2004. “It  has  been  an  honor  of  the  highest  order  to  serve  as  the  16th  president  of  this  remarkable  in-­ stitution  and  a  gratifying  and  extraordinary  LIEBOWITZ experience,  ev-­ ery  day,  for  (my  wife)  Jessica  and  for  me,�  Liebowitz  wrote  in  a  letter  to  the  college  community  explaining  his  decision.

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Middlebury updates governance as educational offerings grow By  ZACH  DESPART MIDDLEBURY  —  The  same  day  Middlebury  College  announced  that  President  Ron  Liebowitz  will  step  down  in  2015,  the  institution  changed  its  governance  structure  to  better  deal  with  the  increased  size  and  scope  of  its  educational  offer-­ ings.

The  Middlebury  Board  of  Trust-­ ees  on  Thursday  approved  several  changes  to  the  institution’s  bylaws  to  “oversee  the  increasingly  com-­ plex  institution  and  meet  the  chang-­ ing  demands  for  higher  education,�  the  college  said  in  a  statement.

He  cited  the  college’s  assistance  on  construction  of  the  Cross  Street  Bridge  and  its  assistance  in  under-­ writing  the  newly  created  position  of  Business  Development  Director  as  examples  of  how  the  institution  under  Liebowitz’s  leadership  has  recognized  —  and  contributed  to  —  LQLWLDWLYHV EHQHÂżWWLQJ ERWK HQWLWLHV “(Ron  Liebowitz)  has  been  fully  engaged  with  the  community  and Â

Liebowitz  and  board  chair  Mar-­ na  Whittington  last  year  created  a  committee  to  make  recommenda-­ tions  as  to  how  the  board  should  be  re-­structured.

The  committee  issued  a  report  in  October  proposing  what  the  college  described  as  “a  sweeping  revision  of  the  board’s  committee  VWUXFWXUH ´ ZLWK VSHFLÂżF UHFRP-­ mendations.

After  evaluating  the  report,  the  33-­member  board  on  Dec.  12  ad-­ opted  a  series  of  changes  to  the  by-­ laws  of  the  college.  These  changes  (See  Structure,  Page  21) been  quite  insightful  about  the  needs  and  concerns  of  the  community,�  Tenny  said.  “I  think  the  town  and  the  college  together  have  enjoyed  a  very  strong  and  productive  relationship  during  Ron’s  tenure,  and  I  expect  that  will  continue  during  the  next  year  and  a  half  (of  his  tenure),�  he  added.

Liebowitz  said  he  announced  his  decision  18  months  in  advance  in  or-­

der  to  give  college  trustees  the  time  necessary  to  select  a  search  com-­ mittee,  conduct  a  thoughtful  search  to  identify  the  best  candidates,  and  select  Middlebury’s  next  president. “With  its  dedicated  and  commit-­ ted  staff,  superb  faculty  and  out-­ standing  students,  Middlebury  has  never  been  stronger  or  better  posi-­ tioned  for  the  future,  and  it  deserves  the  best  possible  presidential  transi-­ tion,�  Liebowitz  said  in  his  letter  to  the  community.

During  Liebowitz’s  presidency  so  far,  the  college  acquired  the  Mon-­ terey  Institute  of  International  Stud-­ ies;͞  opened  23  new  Schools  Abroad  sites;͞  added  120  endowed  student  VFKRODUVKLSV IRU ¿QDQFLDO DLG DQG 15  endowed  faculty  positions;͞  es-­ tablished  the  School  of  Hebrew  —  Middlebury’s  10th  intensive  summer  language  school  —  and  the  summer  School  of  the  Environ-­ ment;͞  sent  two  successful  teams  to  the  U.S.  Department  of  Energy’s  Solar  Decathlon  competition;͞  inau-­ gurated  the  Franklin  Environmental  Center  for  the  study  of  the  environ-­ ment  and  sustainability;͞  created  the  Center  for  Social  Entrepreneurship;͞  and  initiated  an  array  of  programs  to  help  students  acquire  leadership  and  communication  skills.

(See  Liebowitz,  Page  20)

Bridge  work  prompts  music festival’s  move By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  Faced  with  the  prospect  of  noisy  and  disruptive  construction  on  the  two  downtown  Middlebury  railroad  overpasses  next  summer,  organizers  of  the  popular  Festival  on-­the-­Green  week  of  out-­ door  musical  performances  will  tem-­ porarily  take  their  show  on  the  road  —  to  the  Middlebury  Recreation  Park  off  Mary  Hogan  Drive.

Festival  board  President  David  Andrews  and  Middlebury  Parks  and  Recreation  Director  Terri  Arnold  pitched  the  temporary  relocation  of  the  event  to  the  ID-­4  school  board  on  Monday.  The  board  quickly  en-­ dorsed  the  proposal  after  gleaning  some  additional  details,  including  assurances  that  no  alcohol  will  be  served  on  premises.  The  ID-­4  board  oversees  uses  for  the  town’s  recre-­ ation  park,  located  next  to  Mary  Ho-­ gan  Elementary  School. “The  board  was  very  supportive  (See  Festival,  Page  35)

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St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  eyes  ceiling  repairs By  JOHN  FLOWERS 0,''/(%85< ² 6W 6WHSKHQÂśV (SLVFRSDO &KXUFK RIÂż-­ cials  are  sizing  up  damage  to  the  ceiling  within  the  main  worship  hall  of  the  historic  building  on  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  town  green,  in  hopes  of  soon  resuming  regular  services  in  that  space. ,W ZDV RQ 7KXUVGD\ 'HF that  one  of  14  beams  buttress-­ ing  the  ceiling  of  the  worship  hall  became  dislodged,  accord-­ ing  to  Church  Sexton  Peter  Dempewolff.  This  also  resulted  in  separation  of  some  of  the  sheetrock  surfacing  of  the  ceil-­ LQJ &KXUFK RIÂżFLDOV LPPHGL-­ ately  suspended  public  activities  in  the  space  and  asked  contrac-­ tors  to  inspect  the  damage  and  UHFRPPHQG D Âż[ $V WKH Addison  Independent  went  to  press  on  Friday,  a  repair  project  was  still  being  evaluated.  Dempewolff  said  the  damage  to  the  ceiling  is  not  affecting  the  stability  of  the  church  roof. &KXUFK RIÂżFLDOV KRSH WKH damage  will  be  repaired  in  time  for  Christmas-­related  services.  But  in  the  meantime,  area  clergy  and  the  Town  Hall  Theater  have  reached  out  with  offers  to  host  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  events  until  the  ceiling  work  is  completed.

Dempewolff  noted  the  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury  has  already  hosted  a  few  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  events,  and  the  Middlebury  Methodist  Church  has  also  offered  to  co-­host  worship  services.  The  Rev.  Dr.  Susan  McGarry  said  the Â

VUHS  SENIOR  MATTEO  Palmer  will  release  a  CD  of  his  own  songs  in  an  event  at  the  Vergennes  Opera  House  on  Dec.  19.

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A  PORTION  OF  the  Middlebury  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  sanctuary  ceil-­ ing  collapsed  on  Dec.  5.  The  wooden  truss  that  came  loose  is  not  a  structural  support  for  the  roof,  but  the  congregation  will  have  to  wor-­ ship  in  the  basement  until  repairs  can  be  completed.

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congregation  has  been  apprecia-­ schedule. tive  of  the  offers  and  has  held  ³,WÂśV EHHQ FKDOOHQJLQJ ´ VKH some  services  in  its  basement  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  has  been  a  gracious  area  in  order  to  keep  on  a  regular  response  from  the  community.â&#x20AC;?

Independent  wins  six  VPA  awards By  ZACH  DESPART 02173(/,(5 ² /RQJWLPH Addison  Independent  reporter  John  Flowers  was  elected  president  of  the  Vermont  Press  Association  at  the  organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  meeting  in  Montpelier  this  past  Thursday.

Also  at  the  event,  the  Independent  was  honored  with  a  half-­dozen  awards,  reporters  and  editors Â

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discussed  their  approaches  to  educa-­ tion  and  police  reporting,  and  the  organization  presented  Ken  Squier  and  WDEV  radio  in  Waterbury  with  the  Matthew  Lyon  Award,  an  award  presented  to  a  non-­newspaper  person  who  has  fought  for  the  First  Amendment  and  the  publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  right  to  know  the  truth  in  Vermont.

The  VPA  represents  the  11  daily  and  more  than  four  dozen  non-­daily Â

newspapers  that  circulate  in  Vermont.

Flowers,  along  with  Independent  staffers  Trent  Campbell  and  Andy  Kirkaldy  received  awards  for  their  work  over  the  past  year. )ORZHUV LV VHQLRU UHSRUWHU DW the  Addison  Independent,  where  he  has  worked  since  1990.  His  beats  include  the  Vermont  Legislature,  human  services,  health  (See  VPA,  Page  26)

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY  VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  On  Dec.  19  the  Vergennes  Opera  House  will  host  a  CD  release  party  for  one  member  of  the  theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  board  of  directors  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vergennes  Union  High  School  senior  Matteo  Palmer.

Palmer,  who  organized  and  played  at  a  2012  concert  at  the  theater  to  EHQHÂżW WKH V e r g e n n e s  Opera  House,  next  week  will  play  two  sets  of  music  as  he  introduces  his  CD,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out  of  Nothing.â&#x20AC;?  He  recorded  the  disc  with  the  help  of  G r a m m y -­ winning  New  Age  musi-­ cian  and  Windham  Hill  Records  founder  Will  Ackerman.

Admission  to  the  CD  release  party  will  be  $10,  and  Palmer  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  regular  opera  house  audience  member  and  volunteer  for  years  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  plans  to  donate  the  proceeds  to  the  theater.  Food  will  be  available,  and  Bar  Antidote  will  sell  beer  and  wine  at  the  party,  which  begins  at  7  p.m.  Thursday  night.  Palmer  approached  Ackerman  WR SOD\ DW WKH $SULO EHQHÂżW

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Recording  sessions  at  Ackermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Vermont  studio  began  this  past  spring  and  included  noted  bassist  Tony  Levin  on  three  tracks.   C o p i e s  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out  of  Nothingâ&#x20AC;?  will  be  available  for  sale  at  the  event,  and  Palmer  will  be  happy  to  sign  CDs  between  the  music  sets  for  those  who  are  interested.  Palmer  hopes  to  attend  college  in  the  Midwest  and  continue  studying  ¿QJHU VW\OH DFRXVWLF JXLWDU ,Q WKH meantime,  his  CD  will  be  also  be  available  locally  at  Vermont  Book  Shop  in  Middlebury  and  Recycled  Reading  in  Bristol,  as  well  as  at  CDbaby.com,  Amazon.com  and  iTunes.

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

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Decision  on  rec  center  option  likely  this  week Middlebury  folks  want  some  options By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middlebury  VFKRRO DQG PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFLDOV FRXOG decide  this  week  on  whether  to  pro-­ pose  a  new,  11,500-­square-­foot  recre-­ ation  center  on  a  site  off  Creek  Road  or  on  recreation  park  property  next  to  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School.

7KH 7RZQ 2IÂżFHV 5HFUHDWLRQ Facility  Steering  Committee  will  be  taking  up  the  issue  at  its  meeting  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  at  10:30  a.m.  in  the  municipal  building  at  94  Main  St.  The  selectboard  will  also  meet  on  Dec.  17,  at  7  p.m.,  to  receive  an  update  on  the  committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  discussion  and  recom-­ mendations.  Then,  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  18,  the  UD-­3  school  board  is  scheduled  to  meet  and  could  act  on  an  RIÂżFLDO UHTXHVW IURP WKH WRZQ WR XVH the  Creek  Road  site  (which  is  owned  by  UD-­3),  if  presented  with  that  sce-­ nario.

At  the  same  time,  the  steering  com-­ mittee  and  selectboard  could  declare  a  preference  to  go  with  what  had  been  the  original  choice  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  site  off  Mary  Hogan  Drive.  But  that  site  has  drawn  some  concerns  from  the  ID-­4  school  board,  which  oversees  the  property.  Chief  among  those  concerns  has  been  the  impact  a  recreation  center  could  have  on  the  safety  of  children  and  VRPH DOUHDG\ KHFWLF WUDIÂżF DQG SDUN-­ ing  conditions  at  the  adjacent  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School.  Current  SODQV GR QRW UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW GHGLFDWHG SDUNLQJ for  the  recreation  center  at  the  Mary  Hogan  Drive  site.  Project  organizers  believe  surrounding  lots  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  including  those  maintained  by  Mary  Hogan,  the  Memorial  Sports  Center  and  county  courthouse  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  could  satisfy  parking  needs  pending  a  future  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phase  IIâ&#x20AC;?  project,  costing  upwards  of  $450,000,  to  add  additional  spaces  and  imple-­ PHQW SDUNLQJ DQG WUDIÂżF FLUFXODWLRQ upgrades  on  Mary  Hogan  School  property.

But  selectboard  and  school  board  RIÂżFLDOV FRQWLQXH WR UHFHLYH DSSHDOV from  some  residents  to  dismiss  both  the  Creek  Road  and  Mary  Hogan  Drive  sites  and  simply  rebuild  the Â

WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG J\P DW WKHLU FXU-­ in  the  town  plan  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  but  they  could  not  rent  spot  at  94  Main  St.  Current  plans  make  it  work  economically. call  for  that  parcel  to  be  acquired  by  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  we  proceeded  with  profession-­ Middlebury  College  in  a  complex  als  who  had  been  hired  to  work  with  deal  that  would  ultimately  net  the  us,  it  became  more  and  more  apparent  town  $5.5  million  from  the  institution  that  putting  more  money  into  reno-­ WKDW ZRXOG LQ SDUW KHOS ÂżQDQFH QHZ vating  this  building  was  going  to  be  PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFHV DW 0DLQ 6W DQG as  expensive  or  more  expensive  than  a  new  recreation  center. removing  and  improving  Resident  Ron  Kohn,  this  structure,â&#x20AC;?  George  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we at  a  Dec.  10  selectboard  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;At  that  point,  a  PHHWLQJ VDLG RIÂżFLDOV proceeded with majority  of  the  board  should  revisit  past  stud-­ professionals supported  discontinuing  ies  on  the  current  town  who had been the  study  of  what  could  RIÂżFHV DQG J\P KH VDLG hired to work be  done  with  this  struc-­ those  structures  could  be  with us, it ture  and  focus  on  a  new  rehabbed  cost-­effective-­ structure  on  this  site.â&#x20AC;?

O\ &XUUHQW SODQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW became more George  said  the  town  a  taxpayer  commitment  and more spent  $50,000  explor-­ of  $2  million  for  the  new  apparent that ing  the  development  of  WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG UHFUH-­ putting more a  better  heating  system  ation  center.  Kohn  ref-­ money into for  the  municipal  build-­ erenced  past  studies  of  renovating this ing  and  gym,  and  it  was  the  buildings  and  argued  money  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;went  down  the  town  could  be  better  building was the  tubes.â&#x20AC;? off  ordering  additional  going to be as So  the  board  shifted  studies  that  could  justify  expensive or gears  and  looked  at  ¿[LQJ LWV FXUUHQW DVVHWV more expensive erecting  a  new  munici-­ and  not  selling  what  he  than removing pal  building  and  pre-­ and  others  argued  is  an  serving  the  gym  on-­site.  important  and  valuable  and improving A  majority  of  the  board  this structure.â&#x20AC;? abandoned  that  scenario  town  asset. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Selectboard when  project  cost  esti-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  to  trash  the  Chairman mates  came  in  at  $8  mil-­ site  and  the  building  Dean George lion  to  $10  million,  ac-­ (would  be  unwise)  when  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  cording  to  George. requirement  and  it  looks  like  putting  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  reason  (that  plan)  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  go  this  together  would  net  dollars,  cost  forward  is  that  the  board  agreed  that  less  than  the  architectural  and  site  was  too  much  for  the  town  to  sup-­ preparation  fees  on  the  new  build-­ port,â&#x20AC;?  George  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  order  to  pro-­ ings,â&#x20AC;?  Kohn  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  would  ask  that  it  ceed,  we  had  to  look  at  other  options.â&#x20AC;? be  revisited.â&#x20AC;?

George  noted  the  town  has  for  more  Resident  Ben  Burd  agreed,  inquir-­ than  a  decade  been  looking  into  either  LQJ VSHFLÂżFDOO\ DERXW DQ HQJLQHHULQJ refurbishing  its  municipal  building  or  study  for  the  municipal  building. constructing  a  new  one.  A  history  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  we  would  be  remiss  in  not  that  effort  can  be  found  on  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  doing  that  study  now,â&#x20AC;?  Burd  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  Website,  townofmiddlebury.org.

WKH VWXGLHV FRPH RXW EDG WRR EDG LI But  residents  at  the  selectboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  they  come  out  good,  maybe  we  have  meeting  encouraged  board  members  a  shot  at  it.â&#x20AC;?  to  revisit  other  project  options  before  But  a  majority  of  the  selectboard  Town  Meeting  Day. argued  that  they  had  already  commis-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  Middlebury  has  a  cash  sioned  studies  to  get  a  handle  on  the  Ă&#x20AC;RZ SUREOHP DQG D PRQH\ SUREOHP condition  of  both  buildings.  Select-­ and  that  throwing  away  valuable  land  board  Chairman  Dean  George  said  and  valuable  property  and  (incurring)  WKH ERDUG VSHFLÂżFDOO\ H[SORUHG WKH additional  expense  is  off  the  wall,â&#x20AC;?  potential  of  keeping  the  two  buildings  Kohn  said. on  the  current  site  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  priority  cited  Middlebury  voters,  Kohn  argued, Â

Resident  John  Barstow,  a  member  of  the  steering  committee,  agreed  the  town  needs  to  furnish  some  better  numbers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  do  a  better  job  get-­ ting  all  the  facts  on  the  table,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  the  ultimate  responsibility  RI HOHFWHG RIÂżFLDOV WR LQIRUP WKH YRW-­ ers  thoroughly  and  carefully.  Getting  only  part  of  the  story  out  leaves  us  open  to  skepticism.  We  want  to  build  trust  in  a  process.â&#x20AC;?

Ruth  Hardy,  chairwoman  of  the  ID-­4  board  and  a  steering  committee  member,  said  she  hopes  the  discus-­ sion  has  a  change  in  focus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One  of  the  things  that  really  con-­ cerns  me  about  the  whole  conversa-­ tion  and  has  from  the  very  beginning  is  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  talking  so  much  about  buildings  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  talking  so  very  little  about  people  and  the  needs  of  our  town,â&#x20AC;?  Hardy  said.  She  recom-­ PHQGHG WKDW RIÂżFLDOV GHWHUPLQH ZKDW the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recreation  needs  are,  and  then  develop  a  structure  to  accommo-­ date  those  needs.

Resident  Donna  Donahue  said  she  believes  the  community  should  pro-­ ceed  with  a  Town  Meeting  Day  refer-­ endum  on  a  new  municipal  building  and  recreation  center  and  let  the  chips  fall  where  they  may. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  voters  of  Middlebury  and  the  taxpayers  of  Middlebury  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  just  this  room  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  have  a  right  to  weigh  in,â&#x20AC;?  Donahue  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  could  VWXG\ DOWHUQDWLYHV IRU WKH QH[W ÂżYH years  â&#x20AC;Ś  You  can  crunch  numbers  forever.â&#x20AC;?

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Underage  party  tip  leads  police  to  arrest  Martell BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bristol  police  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  10,  apprehended  a  Ferrisburgh  man  who  had  escaped  from  custody.  While  responding  to  the  Bristol  Town  Park  to  investigate  a  com-­ plaint  that  someone  was  furnishing  alcohol  for  a  minor,  police  made  contact  with  Joshua  Martell.  Police  VDLG WKHUH ZDV LQVXIÂżFLHQW HYLGHQFH to  detain  Martell,  28,  for  providing  alcohol  for  a  minor,  but  discovered  that  Martell  had  an  active  arrest  warrant  for  escape.  Martell  was  arrested  and  lodged  in  Chittenden  Regional  Correction-­ al  Facility  to  serve  jail  time  for  not  completing  a  court-­ordered  work  crew,  police  said.

should  have  a  choice  of  project  op-­ tions  on  Town  Meeting  Day,  with  one  of  them  being  to  keep  the  municipal  building  and  gym  at  their  present  lo-­ cation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  North  Korea,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Resident  Ellen  Oxfeld  agreed  on  the  notion  of  widening  the  project  search. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  heard  that  scuttlebutt  from  many  people  in  town,  saying  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We  would  like  options,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Oxfeld  said.  Such  options,  she  said,  might  include  repairing  the  gym  and  building  new  facilities  in  stages.

Resident  Ross  Conrad  suggested  that  if  the  board  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  provide  vot-­ ers  with  another  project  option,  that  it  at  least  get  a  quote  on  another  op-­ WLRQ WR SURYLGH ÂżQDQFLDO FRQWH[W IRU the  Town  Meeting  Day  referendum.  6XFK D ÂżQDQFLDO TXRWH KH VDLG FRXOG serve  as  a  comparison,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  that  when  people  vote  on  the  option  you  are  go-­ ing  to  present  them,  they  are  fully  in-­ formed  and  can  make  a  very  good  de-­ cision.  That,  I  think,  is  really  critical.â&#x20AC;?

Selectman  Nick  Artim  noted  the  7RZQ 2I¿FHV 5HFUHDWLRQ )DFLOLW\ Steering  Committee,  with  the  help  of  Bread  Loaf  Corp.,  is  preparing  some  new  cost  estimates  for  renovating  and  building  on-­site,  based  on  the  current  construction  market.

6XFK LQIRUPDWLRQ ÂżJXUHV WR EH RI great  assistance  to  taxpayers,  accord-­ ing  to  Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  numbers  being  used  to  justify  this  proposal  are  being  questioned,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  trying  to  get  vetted  ahead  of  time,  with  people  that  can  actually  work  together.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  wrong  with  that.â&#x20AC;?

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Editorials A  ray  of  hope  within  the  GOP ,Q WKLV VHDVRQ RI KRSH SHDFH DQG XQGHUVWDQGLQJ LWÂśV ÂżWWLQJ WKDW PRGHU-­ ate  Republicans  in  the  U.S.  House  joined  forces  with  Democrats  this  past  Thursday  to  approve  a  two-­year  budget  outline  by  332-­94.  The  94  votes  in  opposition  make  up  a  large  part  of  the  Tea  Party  conservatives  that  have  undermined  mainstream  Republican  and  Democratic  agendas  for  the  past  four  years.  The  vote  reduces  the  chance  of  another  government  shutdown  and  may,  WHPSRUDULO\ DW OHDVW HQG WKH F\FOH RI EXGJHWLQJ XQGHU WKH WKUHDW RI ÂżQDQFLDO crisis.  On  the  same  day,  the  Republican-­led  House,  which  has  been  para-­ O\]HG E\ LQWHU SDUW\ ÂżJKWLQJ IRU PXFK RI WKH SDVW WZR \HDUV DOVR SDVVHG legislation  approving  funding  for  the  Pentagon  and  extended  the  farm  bill  by  another  month.  For  them,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  major  progress.  In  refuting  the  Republican  ultra-­conservatives  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  who  have  been  funded  and  championed  by  lobbying  groups  such  as  Heritage  Action  for  Ameri-­ ca,  the  Club  for  Growth  and  FreedomWorks  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  House  Speaker  John  A.  %RHKQHU 5 2KLR ÂżQDOO\ VDLG HQRXJK LV HQRXJK +H FULWLFL]HG WKH IDU ULJKW extremists  for  pushing  the  party  into  political  positions  that  undermined  LWV FUHGLELOLW\ DQG FRVW WKHP SXEOLF VXSSRUW 6SHFLÂżFDOO\ %RHKQHU FULWL-­ cized  those  interests  for  forcing  the  government  shutdown  (which  has  been  estimated  to  cost  the  government  more  than  $24  billion  for  the  16-­day  shutdown)  and  driving  public  satisfaction  of  the  Republican  Party  to  an  all-­time  low. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frankly,  I  think  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  misleading  their  followers,â&#x20AC;?  Boehner  told  re-­ SRUWHUV DW ODVW ZHHNÂśV EULHÂżQJ Âł, WKLQN WKH\ÂśUH SXVKLQJ RXU PHPEHUV LQ places  where  they  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  to  be.  And  frankly,  I  just  think  that  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  lost  all  credibility.â&#x20AC;?

7KH 6SHDNHUÂśV WKUXVW ZDV GLUHFWHG DW WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RI IDU ULJKW DGYRFDF\ groups  and  think  tanks  that  have  become  puritanical  partisans,  allowing  no  Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DPRQJ OHJLVODWRUV LQ D SROLWLFDO V\VWHP WKDW UHTXLUHV FRPSURPLVH WR JRYHUQ %RHKQHU DGPLWWHG LQ VXEVHTXHQW LQWHUYLHZV WKDW KH KDV EHHQ hesitant  to  criticize  the  groups  in  the  past,  but  he  felt  compelled  to  speak  out  now  because  the  current  course  is  a  disaster  to  the  partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  image  and  political  future. ,W LV D ÂżJKW KRZHYHU WKDWÂśV IDU IURP RYHU 'DQ +ROOHU D VSRNHVPDQ IRU WKH +HULWDJH $FWLRQ ² D SROLWLFDO DFWLRQ JURXS ÂżQDQFHG ODUJHO\ E\ WKH Koch  brothers  of  Wichita,  Kansas,  and  who  are  heavily  invested  in  the  fos-­ sil  fuel  industry  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  warned  Boehner  that  the  Republican  majority  would  be  threatened  if  conservative  voters  â&#x20AC;&#x153;are  not  going  to  turn  out  in  November  2014.â&#x20AC;?  Holler  also  accused  mainstream  Republican  leaders  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;usingâ&#x20AC;?  con-­ servatives  to  get  elected  and  them  abandoning  them  to  vote  for  moderate  positions.

Boehnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  bet,  however,  is  that  the  larger  majority  of  Republicans  are  tired  of  the  extremist  rhetoric  that  whips  voters  into  a  frenzy,  only  to  have  those  supporters  realize  later  they  have  been  duped  by  half-­truths  and  lies.

Moderates  around  the  nation  surely  let  out  a  sign  of  relief  that  Boehner  has  ¿QDOO\ FRQIURQWHG WKHVH ULJKW ZLQJ JURXSV QRZ FRQVLGHUV WKHP PRUH D EXU-­ den  than  an  asset,  and  has  signaled  a  willingness  to  govern  more  responsibly.  That,  at  least,  offers  a  ray  of  hope  for  a  better  political  year  to  come. Â

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County  residents  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  swallowing  pipeline  proposal I  recently  read  about  how  Ad-­ dison  County  Sen.  Chris  Bray  and  Vermont  Gas  have  devised  a  way  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;leverage  and  expand  the  economic  and  environmental  advantages  of  the  Addison-­Rutland  Natural  Gas  Project  across  the  proposed  service  territory.â&#x20AC;?

I  respect  Mr.  Brayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  effort  and  ap-­ plaud  his  attempt  to  get  Vermont  Gas  to  agree  to  do  more  for  Vermonters.  We  have  found  that  they  have  been  extremely  stingy  when  it  comes  to  spending  money  on  this  project  to  PDNH LW D EHWWHU ÂżW IRU WKH IRONV ZKR actually  live  in  Addison  County.  I  do  have  a  few  problems  with  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;all  fuelsâ&#x20AC;?  plan,  though.

First,  the  plan  just  applies  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;all Â

homes  and  businesses  located  along  Vermont  Gasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  distribution  pipelines.â&#x20AC;?  This  still  excludes  the  lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  share  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  residents.  It  still  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  include  those  landowners  impacted  by  the  transmission  pipeline  that  are  not  being  offered  service.  They  will  still  have  the  privilege  of  hosting  this  pipeline  for  very  little  compensa-­ tion,  and  will  continue  to  pay  taxes  on  land  they  can  no  longer  use.  My  husband  likens  the  easement  VGS  is  demanding  landowners  sign  to  a  dis-­ torted  marriage  vow  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  landowners  get  to  have  and  to  hold  this  pipeline  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;til  death  do  them  part,  but  no  love,  honor  or  cherish  is  in  the  bargain.

Have  you  been  to  North  Ferris-­ burgh  lately?  There  are  about  9  or Â

10  businesses  within  a  half  a  mile  of  the  intersection  of  Old  Hollow  Road  and  Route  7.  If  the  optimistic  predictions  some  have  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;?  gas  will  remain  about  half  the  cost  of  other  fossil  fuels,  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  this  make  WKH SOD\LQJ ÂżHOG OHVV OHYHO IRU WKRVH businesses  that  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  being  offered  gas  service?

Currently,  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  com-­ pete  with  businesses  in  Chittenden  or  Franklin  county,  but  if  businesses  as  close  as  Vergennes  and  Bristol  are  going  to  be  offered  gas  service,  and  the  price  of  gas  remains  very  com-­ SHWLWLYH WKLV ZLOO GHÂżQLWHO\ SXW XV WR a  disadvantage.  Our  governor  keeps  saying  he  wants  to  create  more  jobs  (See  Letter,  Page  5)

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(Continued  from  Page  4) and  that  this  pipeline  will  help  Rut-­ land  do  just  that.  But  this  pipeline  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  create  any  jobs.  It  will  just  set  hearings,  and  then  present  it  to  the  Vermont  Gas  Systems  has  an  un-­ big  thermal  energy  consumers  up  to  limited  budget  to  spend  on  lawyers  selectboard  for  adoption,  subject  save  some  money  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  maybe  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  and  consultants,  newspaper  ads  and  to  petition  by  the  public  for  public  it  will  hurt  a  lot  of  small  businesses  radio  ads.  Not  surprisingly,  in  Phase  vote  on  adoption  or  rejection.  The  like  those  in  North  Ferrisburgh. alternative,  followed  in  Monkton,  RI WKH SLSHOLQH SURMHFW WKH VHOHFW-­ Second,  I  went  to  the  VGS  was  that  the  selectboard  met  and  board  of  Monkton  felt  that  it  saw  website  and  was  unable  to  deci-­ the  writing  on  the  wall  and  it  raised  decided  this  for  itself,  without  use  pher  or  even  estimate  how  much  of  the  statutory  planning  and  public  of  a  discount  or  advantage  this  â&#x20AC;&#x153;all  WKH ZKLWH Ă&#x20AC;DJ 7KH WRZQ HQWHUHG into  an  agreement  with  VGS  called  hearing  process  and  without  any  fuelsâ&#x20AC;?  plan  would  give  to  the  aver-­ opportunity  for  public  vote.  The  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  age  resident  (those  that  are  located  result  was  the  MOU,  which  decided  within  the  distribution  areas).  It  goes  (MOU).  That  MOU  was  submit-­ who  the  winners  and  who  the  losers  without  saying  that  a  discount  to  ted  to  the  Public  Service  Board  in  would  be  in  Monkton. support  of  the  pipeline.  That  MOU  a  destitute  family  will  do  them  no  The  Supreme  Court  of  Vermont  threw  my  family  under  the  wheels  good  if  they  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  afford  the  conver-­ of  the  bus.  Eventually,  with  the  help  has  already  held  that  actions  similar  sion  or  weatherization  VGS  would  to  this  are  unconstitutional.  The  of  a  lawyer,  we  pointed  out  to  the  EH RIIHULQJ LQ WKH ÂżUVW SODFH ÂłFRPPRQ EHQHÂżWV´ FODXVH RI RXU PSB  that  the  MOU  was  not  only  One  hundred  dollars  off  a  new  unfair  but  also  contrary  to  Vermont  Constitution  was  the  foundation  HQHUJ\ HIÂżFLHQW KRW ZDWHU KHDWHU WKDW IRU WKH FRXUWÂśV UXOLQJ WKDW EHQHÂżWV statutes  and  the  Vermont  Constitu-­ might  cost  close  to  $800  will  not  be  of  marriage  cannot  be  restricted  tion. high  on  the  priority  list  for  a  family  to  heterosexual  couples.  These  Other  towns  now  lie  in  the  pipe-­ that  is  struggling  to  keep  gasoline  in  lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  path.  I  write  to  warn  Addison  EHQHÂżWV PXVW EH VKDUHG E\ DOO 7KH their  vehicle  and  food  on  the  table.  court  has  explained  that  the  same  County  residents,  and  their  select-­ These  promises  of  savings  seem  clause  prohibits  selectboards  from  boards,  not  to  let  VGS  intimidate  rather  vague  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;iffyâ&#x20AC;?  to  me  and  in  selecting  one  set  of  landowners  as  other  town  leaders  into  repeating  the  typical  style  of  VGS. winners  and  another  set  as  losers  in  the  mistake  made  in  Monkton.

Third,  this  proposition  is  a  bit  land  use  decisions.  Hopefully,  my  First,  MOUs  such  as  this  are  like  helping  VGS  to  hook  folks  family  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  need  to  resort  to  the  unfair  and  dangerous.  The  MOU  up  to  a  poison  IV,  with  the  added  courts  to  obtain  redress  for  viola-­ DFNQRZOHGJHG WKDW IHHW LV WKH â&#x20AC;&#x153;advantageâ&#x20AC;?  that  now  they  will  get  required  safety  setback  distance,  but  tion  of  that  right  by  the  town  of  a  vitamin  supplement  added  to  the  Monkton  because  the  PSB  may  yet  toxic  potion.  It  may  be  a  marginally  agreed  to  a  pipeline  location  run-­ do  the  right  thing.  And  hopefully,  no  better  deal  for  a  few  residents,  but  it  QLQJ IHHW IURP RXU KRXVH DQG within  75  feet  of  another  residence.  town  in  Addison  County  will  follow  is  still  poison,  and  no,  this  pipeline  is  Monktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  example.

The  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reasoning  was  that  this  still  not  what  Vermonters  want.  Over  Nathan  Palmer 600  people  showed  up  in  person  route  minimized  the  number  of  Monkton to  condemn  the  project  last  Sep-­ KRPHV ZLWKLQ IHHW 2I FRXUVH LI there  were  no  pipeline  in  Monkton,  none  of  us  would  have  this  prob-­ lem.  If  the  company  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  site  the  pipeline  except  by  running  it  close  WR SHRSOHÂśV KRPHV WKH\ QHHG WR ÂżQG another  town  to  run  it  through.

But  was  the  selectboard  elected  to  make  decisions  about  which  home  values  and  which  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  way  of  life  would  be  destroyed  and  which  ones  would  be  saved?  As  we  pointed  out  to  the  PSB,  under  Vermont  law  selectboards  have  only  those  powers  granted  to  them  by  statute,  and  this  kind  of  decision  is  far  outside  that  authority.  Vermont  has  a  detailed  planning  and  zoning  process.  That  process  was  adopted  by  the  Vermont  Legislature  to  make  decisions  about  where  to  locate  utilities  in  each  town,  subject  to  re-­ view  by  the  Public  Service  Board.  If  the  selectboard  in  your  town  wants  to  have  a  say  on  utility  line  loca-­ tion,  tell  them  to  go  to  the  planning  commission  and  make  a  recommen-­ dation.  If  the  planning  commission  agrees,  they  can  subject  it  to  public Â

Beware  of  Vermont  Gas  MOUs

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tember  at  the  Public  Service  Board  public  hearing  in  Middlebury.  Over  95  percent  of  the  2,000  letters  and  emails  the  PSB  have  received  about  the  project  were  in  direct  opposition  to  the  pipeline  being  built.  We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  this  pipeline  and  we  still  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  it  even  if  it  is  sugarcoated.

Fourth,  I  have  noticed  that  VGS  has  stepped  up  their  advertising  campaign.  It  seems  as  though  they  are  desperately  trying  to  get  Ad-­ dison  County  residents  to  swallow  this  project.  If,  instead  of  spending  all  this  money  on  advertising,  they  compensated  landowners  fairly  and  treated  our  sensitive  wetlands  and  agricultural  land  with  more  respect,  there  would  be  no  need  for  all  of  this  DGYHUWLVLQJ LQ WKH ÂżUVW SODFH If  this  was  such  a  good  deal  for  Vermont,  it  would  sell  itself.  But  this  company  has  demonstrated  to  many  residents  that  they  are  not  to  be  trusted.  Any  promise  they  make  now,  should  be  taken  with  a  grain  of  salt.  And,  as  Don  Gilbert  person-­ ally  told  us,  their  PR  people  will  say  anything  to  get  the  job  done.  Their  â&#x20AC;&#x153;award  winning  programsâ&#x20AC;?  have  not  earned  any  awards  with  most  of  the  residents  of  Addison  County.

Finally,  in  terms  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;economic  EHQHÂżWV´ WRXWHG E\ 9*6 WKHUH DUH more  indications  now  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;?  gas  will  not  remain  competitive  in  price  for  long.  Carbon  tax  propos-­ als;Íž  newer,  more  stringent  rules  pertaining  to  fracking;Íž  moratoriums  on  drilling;Íž  beefed-­up  processes  for Â

exporting;Íž  more  and  more  pipelines  being  installed  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  all  these  factors  point  to  exponentially  higher  prices  in  the  near  future. $ IULHQG LQ 0RQNWRQ VDLG VKH ÂżJ-­ ured  she  would  save  approximately  $800  per  year  if  she  switched  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;?  gas  (contrary  to  the  $2,000  DYHUDJH VDYLQJV ÂżJXUH 9*6 OLNHV to  throw  around).  When  my  friend  ¿JXUHG LQ WKH FRVW RI KRRN-­ ing  up  and  converting  her  boiler,  she  found  it  would  take  her  close  to  20  YEARS  to  realize  any  savings  and  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  only  IF  the  prices  stay  rela-­ tively  the  same  for  all  that  time.

7KHUH LV QR EHQHÂżW WR WKH HQYL-­ ronment  by  switching  from  oil  or  propane  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;?  gas.  Decreas-­ ing  CO2  while  increasing  methane  emissions  and  destroying  wetlands  and  farmland  to  install  this  pipeline  is  not  a  step  in  the  right  direction.  This  expensive,  environmentally  disastrous  pipeline  is  NOT  neces-­ sary.  The  only  entities  this  pipeline  ZLOO EHQHÂżW DUH 9HUPRQW *DV DQG LWV corporate  parents,  a  handful  of  other  extreme  thermal  energy  users  in  the  county  and,  of  course,  International  Paper.

If  Mr.  Bray  or  anyone  else  in  a  place  of  political  power  would  like  to  do  something,  they  can  step  in  front  of  this  out-­of-­control  bus  that  is  threatening  Addison  County  and  beyond.  That  is  what  most  Addison  County  residents  want  and  need.

Jane  Palmer Monkton

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Matthew McDonough, 45, Leicester LEICESTER  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Matthew  Charles  McDonough,  45,  died  Tuesday,  Dec.  10,  2013,  at  Dartmouth-­Hitchcock  Medical  Center  in  Hanover,  N.H. He  was  born  in  Rutland  on  April  19,  1968.  He  was  the  son  of  John  and  Heather  (French)  McDonough.  He  grew  up  in  Leicester  where  he  received  his  early  education.  He  graduated  from  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School,  class  of  1986.

Following  his  graduation  he  began  working  for  Bill  Brooks  in  general  carpentry  and  as  an  equipment  operator.  He  later  worked  for  L.F.  Carter  Inc.  as  a  truck  driver  and  equipment  operator.  His  family  says  he  was  very  mechanically  inclined  and  enjoyed  working  on  cars.  +H ZDV DQ DYLG KXQWHU DQG ¿VKHUPDQ +H loved  animals  and  was  a  NASCAR  fan.

Surviving  are  two  daughters,  Allyson  Brown  of  Brandon  and  Shelby  McDonough  of  Leicester;͞  his  father,  John  McDonough  of  Leicester;͞  and  his  brother.  Michael  McDonough  of  Brandon.  A  niece,  a  nephew  and  several  aunts,  uncles  and  cousins  also  survive  him.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  mother,  Heather  McDonough,  on  March  9,  2010.

A  private  graveside  committal  service Â

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MATTHEW  MCDONOUGH and  burial  will  take  place,  at  a  later  date,  in  the  family  lot  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cemetery  in  Brandon.

Friends  may  pay  their  respects  on  Monday,  Dec.  16,  2013,  from  5-­8  p.m.  at  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon.

0HPRULDO JLIWV LQ OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV may  be  made  to  The  Rutland  County  Humane  Society,  765  Stevens  Road,  Pittsford,  VT  05763,  or  the  Brandon  Area  Rescue  Squad,  P.O.  Box  232,  Brandon,  VT  05733.

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H. Ronald Cline, 86, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  H.  Ronald  Cline  died  peacefully  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  3,  at  his  home  at  The  Lodge  at  Otter  Creek  in  Middlebury,  just  seven  months  after  the  loss  of  Eleanor,  his  life  partner  of  41  years.  Since  her  passing,  he  was  supported  by  great  friend  and  caregiver  Dee  White  and  Eleanorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  son  David.

5RQ ZDV ERUQ LQ LQ 0DQV¿HOG Ohio,  the  son  of  Clarence  R.  Cline  and  Lena  (Mast)  Cline.  He  graduated  from  Ontario  High  School  and  Ashland  College,  both  in  Ohio.

He  started  his  career  with  the  YMCA  developing  fundraising  skills  that  served  him  at  Junior  Achievement  and  then  as  a  professional  fundraising  consultant  in  New  York  City.  Prior  to  moving  to  Middlebury,  he  lived  in  Old  Greenwich,  Conn.,  where  for  30  years  he  enjoyed  family  and  friends,  and  traveled  extensively  with  his  wife.  Since  moving  to  Middlebury  12  years  ago,  his  skills  as  a  fundraiser  were  welcomed  by  many  local  nonprof-­ its.  He  was  on  the  board  of  directors  of  the  Middlebury  Congregational  Church  from  2005-­2008,  and  was  past  Middlebury  president  and  assistant Â

H.  RONALD  CLINE regional  governor  of  Rotary,  as  well  as  WKH PHPEHU RI VHYHUDO ORFDO QRQSUR¿W boards.  He  is  survived  by  his  brother  Raymond  and  his  wife  Margaret  Cline,  and  nephew  Michael  Cline,  all  of  0DQV¿HOG 2KLR DQG VWHSVRQ 'DYLG Furney  of  Bristol.

A  memorial  service  to  celebrate  his  life  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  at  The  Lodge  at  Otter  Creek  in  Middlebury.

Ruth Breen, 97, Goshen GOSHEN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Ruth  Barber  Breen,  age  97,  of  Goshen,  Vt.,  formerly  of  Charleston,  S.C.,  and  Hartford,  Conn.,  died  Tuesday,  Dec.  10,  2013,  at  her  home  in  Goshen.

Mrs.  Breen  was  born  in  East  Windsor,  Conn.,  on  July  12,  1916.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Howard  and  Harriett  (Osborne)  Barber.  She  attended  UConn  and  graduated  from  Morse  College.  Mrs.  Breen  was  employed  by  Connecticut  Bank  and  Trust  in  Hartford,  DV WKHLU ÂżUVW IHPDOH RXWVLGH 6DOHV 5HS IRU Master  Card.  Later,  Ruth  and  husband  Joe  (â&#x20AC;&#x153;JQâ&#x20AC;?)  entered  the  hospitality  busi-­ ness  on  Cape  Cod  and  New  Jersey.

Surviving  are  her  son,  David  C.  Breen  and  his  wife  Rene  of  Goshen,  with  whom  she  lived  and  was  cared  for  in  her  last  years;͞  two  daughters,  Judith  Breen  Griswold  and  husband  Richard  of  Concord,  N.H.,  and  Candace  Breen-­ Lee  and  husband  Robert  of  Silver  City,  N.M.;͞  a  grandson,  R.  David  Griswold  and  wife  Denise;͞  granddaughters  Rain  Lee  Barnes  and  husband  Bryce  and  Sarah,  Callie,  Julianna  and  Emma  Rubbins-­Breen  and  April  Lee;͞  and  great-­grandchildren  Buster,  Bailey  and  Brycen  Barnes.

RUTH  BREEN She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Joseph  Quentin  Breen,  on  Dec.  26,  2008;͞  three  sisters,  Marion  Warner,  Hazel  Morell  and  Gertrude  Smith;͞  and  an  infant  great-­grandson,  Braiden  Barnes,  in  March  2006.

The  graveside  committal  service  and  burial,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  Celebration  of  Her  Life,â&#x20AC;?  will  take  place,  at  a  later  date  in  The  Vermont  Veterans  Memorial  Cemetery Â

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in  Randolph  Center,  Vt.,  where  she  will  be  laid  to  rest  next  to  her  husband,  Joseph.

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Leonel Yandow, 77, native of North Ferrisburgh BURLINGTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Leonel  P.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leoâ&#x20AC;?  Yandow,  77,  died  at  the  Burlington  Health  &  Rehabilitation  Center  on  Dec.  8,  2013,  from  complications  of  a  recent  illness.  He  was  born  in  North  Ferrisburgh  on  June  8,  1936,  son  of  Clifford  and  Yvonne  (Leclaire)  Yandow.

Leo  attended  grade  school  in  North  Ferrisburgh  and  graduated  from  Mount  Assumption  Institute  (now  Seton  Catholic)  in  Plattsburgh,  N.Y.,  where  he  excelled  in  football,  basket-­ ball  and  baseball.  He  served  in  the  U.S.  Army  from  1957-­1959  and  thereafter  obtained  an  Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Degree  from  Burlington  Business  College  (now  Champlain  College)  and  later  a  B.S.  from  Trinity  College.

He  married  Norma  Jane  Duval  on  Feb  27,  1960,  in  St  Joseph  Roman  Catholic  Church,  where  they  have  remained  dedicated  parishioners  and  involved  in  numerous  church  activi-­ WLHV DQG IXQFWLRQV +H ZDV WKH ¿UVW Eucharistic  Lay  Minister  for  the  church  and  treasurer  of  the  Mt.  Calvary  Cemetery  Association  for  many  years  and  organized  numerous  pilgrimages  to  various  Shrines  throughout  Canada.  He  and  Norma  volunteered  their  time  and  talents  to  many  organizations  including  the  St.  Joseph  Home  and  School  Association,  Rice  Memorial  H.S.  bingo,  and  Meals  on  Wheels.  Leo  religiously  believed  in  the  charitable  duty  his  faith  expected  of  him.

Leo  worked  at  General  Electric  from  1959  until  his  retirement  in  1991.  He  and  Norma  continued  to  work  at  vari-­ ous  jobs  in  the  Burlington  area  until  his  recent  illness.  He  was  the  consummate  handyman  and  took  great  pleasure  in  his  many  projects  and  most  impor-­ tantly,  always  helping  his  sons  with  their  home  projects.

Leo  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  53  years,  Norma  of  Burlington,  and  his  three  sons  and  their  families,  Chris  and  Allyson  Yandow  of  South  Burlington  and  their  daughters  Meghan,  Sarah  and  Lauren;Íž  Tom  and  Susan  Yandow  of  Essex  Junction  and  their  children  Adam,  Timothy  and  Rachel;Íž  and  Mike  and  Shannon  Yandow  of  Essex  Junction  and  their  children  Adison  and  Cooper;Íž  one  brother  and  his  wife,  Norman  and  Verley  Yandow  of  Essex  Junction;Íž  an  aunt  Dorilda  Meunier  of  Burlington;Íž  a  brother-­in-­law,  John  Duval;Íž  Normaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  aunt,  Sister  Geneva  Duval  of  Littleton,  N.H.;Íž  and  numer-­ ous  cousins,  nieces  and  nephews.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents  and  brother,  Clovis.

A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  on  Friday,  Dec.  13,  in  St.  Joseph  Co-­Cathedral  Catholic  Church,  Burlington,  with  interment  to  take  place  in  New  Mt.  Calvary  Cemetery  in  WKH VSULQJ ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV WKRVH ZKR wish  may  make  a  contribution  in  Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  memory  to  Seton  Catholic  (formerly  Mt.  Assumption  Institute),  206  New Â

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The  family  wishes  to  thank  the  staffs  at  Fletcher  Allen  ICU,  Fanny  Allen  Rehab  and  the  Burlington  Health  and  Rehabilitation  Center  for  their  care,  and  especially  the  support  provided  by  the  Hospice  staff  of  the  Visiting  Nurse  $VVRFLDWLRQ GXULQJ KLV LOOQHVV ¸

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Obituaries

Eloise Giard, 78, Bridport BRIDPORT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Eloise  Frances  Giard,  beloved  mother,  grandmother  and  great-­grandmother  died  at  age  78  peacefully  in  the  arms  of  her  family  on  Friday,  Dec.  6,  in  Middlebury.

She  was  born  Dec.  3,  1935,  in  Montpelier  to  George  and  Elizabeth  (Moore)  Bristol.  She  graduated  from  Middlebury  High  School  in  1953,  and  married  her  high  school  sweetheart,  Russell  Giard,  Feb.  17,  1954.  She  was  able  to  stay  home  and  raise  her  ¿YH FKLOGUHQ (ORLVH IRXJKW DQG ZRQ a  battle  with  cancer  in  2003.

Later  in  life,  she  enjoyed  vaca-­ tioning  in  Maine,  bird  watching  and  caring  for  her  grandchildren.

She  is  survived  by  her  husband,  5XVVHOO ¿YH FKLOGUHQ DQG WKHLU spouses,  Deborah  and  Doug  Butler,  Steve  and  Missy  Giard,  Pat  and  Eric  Watkins,  Linda  and  Kevin  Carter,  and  James  and  Wendy  Giard;͞  11  grandchil-­ dren;͞  and  four  great-­grandchildren.

A  celebration  of  Ellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life  was  held  at  the  Bridport  Congregational  Vestry  for  friends  and  family  on Â

ELOISE  GIARD Saturday,  Dec.  14.  from  2-­4  p.m.  In  OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDO FRQWULEX-­ tions  may  be  made  to  Addison  Respite  Care  Home,  A.R.C.H.,  PO  Box  953,  0LGGOHEXU\ 97 ¸

Margaret Towne, 90, Pittstown, N.Y. PITTSTOWN,  N.Y./NEW  HAVEN,  Vt.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Margaret  Darnley  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maggieâ&#x20AC;?  Towne  (March  15,  1923-­ 'HF OHDYHV D OHJDF\ RI ÂżYH children  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Susan  Schaefer  of  New  Haven,  Vt.;Íž  Sandra  Towne  of  Bracey,  Va.;Íž  Libby  Towne;Íž  Makey  and  Ellen  Towne  of  Golden,  Colo.;Íž  and  Abigail  and  Bob  Vietze  of  Warren,  Vt.;Íž  seven  grandchildren  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Milo  Schaefer  of  Hoboken,  N.J.;Íž  Margaret  and  Andy  Bojanowski  of  Middlebury,  Vt.;Íž  Greg  Allard  and  Amanda  Blake  of  East  Montpelier,  Vt.;Íž  Maddie  and  Elliot  Towne  of  Golden,  Colo.;Íž  Alta  Vietze  and  Chris  Frank  of  Clayton,  N.Y.;Íž  Sandy  Vietze  of  Warren,  Vt.;Íž  and  one  great-­grandchild  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Nova  Rose  Bojanowski  of  Middlebury,  Vt.  Maggie  was  preceded  in  death  by  her  husband,  Maurice  Towne,  daughter  Libby  Towne  and  son-­in-­law  Milo  Schaefer.  Born  in  Toronto,  Ontario,  Canada,  Maggie  and  Maurice  raised  their  family  in  Pittstown,  N.Y. In  Canada  Margaret  is  survived  by  her  sister  Elizabeth  and  William  Bygrave  and  her  brother  Magil  and  Joyce  Darnley.  She  was  preceded  in  death  by  her  sisters  Catherine  Wilson  and  Isabel  Stoles,  and  her  brothers  Stuart  Darnley,  John  Darnley,  David Â

Darnley,  Donald  Darnley,  James  Darnley,  William  Darnley,  Hector  Darnley  and  Neal  Darnley.

Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  career  as  a  member  RI WKH DGPLQLVWUDWLYH RIÂżFH DW WKH Hoosac  School  in  Hoosick,  N.Y.,  spanned  43  years  from  1970  until  present.  She  loved  her  work  with  the  students  and  parents  from  around  the  world,  the  faculty,  staff,  trustees  and  several  generations  of  management.  6KH KDG D ODVWLQJ LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RQ PRVW and  enjoyed  correspondence  and  visits  with  many  alumni  who  kept  in  touch  with  her.  Maggie  also  continued  her  early  singing  career  and  lifelong  love  of  all  music  with  the  choir  at  the  Brunswick  Presbyterian  Church.  She  was  a  member  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;White  Churchâ&#x20AC;?  for  over  50  years  and  served  in  many  teaching  and  leadership  roles.

Maggie  will  be  remembered  fondly  by  all  who  met  her.  She  was  dearly  loved  and  respected  by  her  extensive  family  in  the  U.S.,  Canada  and  abroad;Íž  her  business  colleagues;Íž  church  family,  friends  and  neighbors. ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV WKH IDPLO\ ZRXOG sincerely  appreciate  receiving  notes  to  include  in  a  book  of  remembrance,  at  PO  Box  186  Vergennes,  VT  05491. Â

MARGARET  TOWNE A  gathering  to  honor  Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life  will  be  held  in  the  spring.  Donations  may  be  made  in  her  name  to  the  Hoosac  School,  Hoosick,  N.Y;Íž  the  Brunswick  (White)  Church,  Troy,  1 < DV WKH\ ÂżOOHG PDQ\ \HDUV DQG hours  of  her  life  with  purpose  and  community;Íž  or  Addison  County  (Vt.)  Home  Health  and  Hospice  for  their  caring  and  professional  support  GXULQJ WKH ODVW IHZ PRQWKV ¸

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Mr.  Christmas  Tree  Pageant  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Dec.  16,  7:30-­ 9:30  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  First  annual  Addison  County  Young  Life  event.  Six  senior  high  school  guys  compete  for  the  Mr.  Christmas  Tree  crown.  Free. Â

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Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  9-­10:30  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Figure  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  10:45-­11:45  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Special  senior  luncheon  with  live  music  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  10:45  a.m.-­ 12:45  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  CVAA  sponsors  a  special  luncheon  with  WKH 6QRZĂ&#x20AC;DNH %UDVV %DQG SURYLGLQJ OLYH music  at  11  a.m.,  followed  by  a  holiday  meal  RI WDUUDJRQ FKLFNHQ YHJHWDEOH ULFH SLODI green  beans  almandine,  mesclun  salad  mix  and  apple  crisp.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Adult  stick  &  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  12-­1  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Gift  wrapping  and  gift  tag  craft  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Learn  how  to  wrap  gifts  with  pizazz.  Decorate  paper  and  gift  tags  and  create  a  bow  or  two.  Part  of  the  Winter  Craft  Series  meeting  on  Tuesdays.  Info:  388-­4095.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Modern  Survival  of  Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  7-­9  p.m.,  9HUPRQW )RONOLIH &HQWHU :ROIJDQJ 0LHGHU 890 SURIHVVRU RI IRONORUH DQG *HUPDQ JLYHV the  VFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  second  annual  Winter  Fairy  Tale  7DON LQWHUSUHWLQJ WZR PDMRU YDULDQWV RI WKH Âł&LQGHUHOOD´ VWRU\ 3UHVHQWDWLRQ LQ FRQMXQF-­ WLRQ ZLWK WKH 9)&ÂśV FXUUHQW *LQJHUEUHDG House  Exhibit  &  Competition,  whose  theme  this  year  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderella.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  388-­4964. Â

Musical  tradition COMMUNITY  MEMBERS  WILL  join  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  for  the  annual  Messiah  Sing  on  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  at  2  p.m.  at  the  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury.  Singers  and  instrumentalists  are  welcome  to  take  part.

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WEDNESDAY Senior  holiday  meal  and  concert  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  Dec.  18, Â

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6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ %ULQJ \RXU RZQ SODFH settings.  Reservations  required  by  Dec.  16:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Senior  holiday  meal  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  'HF D P S P %ULVWRO $PHULFDQ Legion.  Lunch,  served  at  noon,  is  stuffed  FKLFNHQ ZLWK DSSOH FUDQEHUU\ GUHVVLQJ mashed  potatoes,  baby  carrots,  cran-­ EHUU\ VDXFH GLQQHU UROO DQG SXPSNLQ FDNH 6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ %ULQJ \RXU RZQ SODFH settings.  Reservations  required  by  Dec.  16:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  Christmas  caroling  in  Vergennes.  Wednesday,  Dec.  18,  6:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Victory  %DSWLVW &KXUFK Christmas  concert  and  sing-­along  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  18,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  A  family-­oriented  evening  featuring  local  and  guest  artists  and  the  audience  sing-­ LQJ FDUROV 'RQDWLRQV EHQHÂżW WKH &KDUWHU House  Seasonal  Temporary  Housing  Shelter.  Free  refreshments  after  the  program.  Info:  388-­2510.  Rik  Palieri  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  18,  7-­9  p.m.,  Sheldon  Museum.  Singer/songwriter,  poet  and  SHUIRUPHU 5LN 3DOLHUL ZLOO SUHVHQW D YRFDO program  celebrating  the  history  and  lore  of  trains.  Fee  $10,  $8  for  museum  members,  IUHH IRU FKLOGUHQ \RXQJHU WKDQ ,Q FRQMXQF-­ tion  with  the  Sheldonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electric  train  exhibit.  Info:  388-­2117.  Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  DQG GUXPV LI \RX QHHG EDFNXS RU WDNH D EUHDN DQG OHW \RX SOD\ %ULQJ \RXU LQVWUXPHQW DQG JHW UHDG\ WR MDP ,QIR ZZZ JR PDLQ FRP

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19

Brass  in  Brandon THE  VERMONT  SYMPHONY  Orchestra  Brass  Quintet  and  Counterpoint  will  present  a  festive  holiday  program  at  the  Brandon  Con-­ gregational  Church  on  Monday,  Dec.  23,  at  7  p.m.

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THURSDAY

Senior  holiday  meal  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  /XQFK VHUYHG DW QRRQ LV VWXIIHG FKLFNHQ ZLWK apple  cranberry  dressing,  mashed  potatoes,  baby  carrots,  cranberry  sauce,  dinner  roll  DQG SXPSNLQ FDNH 6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ

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Bring  your  own  place  settings.  Reservations  required  by  Dec.  17:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Noonday  Advent  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  12:15-­12:45  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church.  The  third  in  an  annual  series  of  three  concerts,  featuring  organist  and  carrillonneur  George  Matthew  Jr.  playing  an  organ  recital  of  Christmas  music.  Works  by  Daquin,  Cesar  Franck,  Naji  Hakim  and  Sigfrid  Karg-­Elert.  Free.  Brown  bagging  encouraged.  Light  refreshments  provided.  Bridge  School  holiday  show  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  1:30-­2:30  p.m.,  Bridge  School,  1469  Exchange  St.  Annual  all-­school  musical  theater.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Land  of  Lost  Wondersâ&#x20AC;?  was  written  by  the  sixth  grade  and  performed  by  the  whole  school,  grades  K-­6.  Also  at  6:30  p.m.  Info:  388-­3498  or  www.bridgeschoolver-­ mont.org.  Brandon  Town  Hall  fundraiser  sale  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  4-­8  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  Ten  vendors  will  set  up  in  the  new,  heated  lobby  downstairs  during  Brandonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Moonlight  Madness  shopping  event.  Hot  drinks  and  food  available.  Funds  raised  through  vendor  fees  and  concessions  help  fund  the  town  hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  programming  and  ongoing  renovations.  Homeward  Bound  tree  lighting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Homeward  Bound  animal  shelter,  Boardman  Street.  Lights  of  Love  tree-­lighting  ceremony  featuring  Maiden  Vermont.  Holiday  party  and  turkey  dinner  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  6-­8  p.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  Annual  event  presented  by  Speak  Up!  Addison  County,  a  self-­advocacy  group  for  people  with  disabili-­ ties  and  their  allies.  All  are  invited  for  the  free  festivities,  feast,  games  and  holiday  caroling.  Turkeys  will  be  provided  by  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church.  Bring  a  dish  to  share.  Bridge  School  holiday  show  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  6:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Bridge  School,  1469  Exchange  St.  Annual  all-­school  musical  theater.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Land  of  Lost  Wondersâ&#x20AC;?  was  written  by  the  sixth  grade  and  performed  by  the  whole  school,  grades  K-­6.  Info:  388-­3498  or  www.bridgeschoolvermont.org. Â

Dec

20

FRIDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  CVAA  and  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  partner  to  bring  area  seniors  a  traditional  holiday  meal  featuring  roast  beef,  mashed  potatoes,  peas  and  cheese-­ cake.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Lunchtime  public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  12-­1  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Community  Christmas  caroling  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  6-­8  p.m.,  meet  in  front  of  Holley  Hall.  All  are  welcome.  Children  under  10  must  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Free.  Info:  453-­5885.  Heliand  Consort  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  0XVLF )HDWXULQJ %HUWD )UDQN RQ Ă&#x20AC;XWH Katie  Evans  on  oboe,  Elisabeth  LeBlanc  on  clarinet  and  Nicola  Cannizzaro  on  percus-­ sion.  Program  includes  works  by  Bach,  Beethoven,  Tanner,  Moondog  and  more.  Tickets  $15,  available  at  (802)  465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­music.net.  Adult  co-­ed  intro  to  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  7:45-­9  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  put  on  by  Theatre  Group  Ltd.  Tickets  $20  general  admission,  $18  seniors,  $15  students,  available  at  382-­9222,  www.townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  THT  box  RIÂżFH $OVR RQ 'HF DQG

Dec

21

SATURDAY Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  holiday  activities  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Dec.  21, Â

9  a.m.-­12  p.m.,  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center.  Breakfast  with  Santa  from  9-­11  a.m.  Adults  $5,  children  under  12  $3.  Create  a  free  holiday  bird  feeder  ornament  from  10-­11:30  a.m.  And  at  11:30,  listen  to  local  radio  voice  Gale  Parmelee  give  readings  from  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie  Brown  Holiday  Series.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Christmas  tree  and  wreath  sale  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church.  Boy  Scout  Troop  525  will  sell  Vermont-­grown  Christmas  trees  as  well  as  wreaths  made  with  Monkton  green-­ ery.  Wide  variety  of  wreath  shapes,  plus  swags.  Trees  $25-­$30,  wreaths  $15-­$25,  swags  $10.  Also  on  Sunday.  A  visit  from  Santa  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Danforth  Pewter,  Seymour  St.  Free.  Santa  story  time  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Orwell  Free  Library.  Listen  to  Santa  stories,  do  a  Santa  craft  and  eat  a  holi-­ day  snack.  Santa  may  even  drop  by  to  say  hello.  A  visit  from  Santa  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  1-­3  p.m.,  Monkton  Fire  Station.  Santa  ZLOO DUULYH E\ ÂżUHWUXFN WR YLVLW DUHD FKLOGUHQ Refreshments  will  be  served.  Info:  877-­2888.  Memory  tree  lighting  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  4-­4:30  p.m.,  Leicester  Four  Corners.  Sponsored  by  the  Leicester  Historical  Society.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  4-­6  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  put  on  by  Theatre  Group  Ltd.  Tickets  $20  general  admission,  $18  seniors,  $15  students,  available  at  382-­9222,  www.townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH $OVR RQ 'HF Winter  solstice  celebration  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  5-­8  p.m.,  Waterworks  Property,  Plank  Road.  The  Watershed  Center  hosts  its  annual  winter  solstice  event  to  ZHOFRPH EDFN WKH OLJKW IHDWXULQJ D ÂżUH IRRG music  and  pageantry.  Starts  at  5  p.m.  at  the  picnic  area  on  the  Norton  Brook  Reservoir.  Carpool  if  possible.  Bring  food  and  drink  to  share,  and  dress  warmly.  All  ages  welcome.  1R SHWV %ULQJ D Ă&#x20AC;DVKOLJKW 3DWK FDQ EH LF\ Free.  Info:  453-­7728.  Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Big  Band  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  7-­10  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  All  ages  are  welcome  for  a  magical  evening  of  music  and  dance  at  the  11th  annual  VOH  Christmas  Ball.  Tickets  available  at  http:// joesbigband.brownpapertickets.com.  Info:  (802)  264-­5405.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  put  on  by  Theatre  Group  Ltd.  Tickets  $20  general  admission,  $18  seniors,  $15  students,  available  at  382-­9222,  www.townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH $OVR RQ 'HF

Dec

22

SUNDAY

Christmas  tree  and  wreath  sale  in  Monkton.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  10  a.m.-­4:30  p.m.,  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church.  Boy  Scout  Troop  525  will  sell  Vermont-­grown  Christmas  trees  as  well  as  wreaths  made  with  Monkton  greenery.  Wide  variety  of  wreath  shapes,  plus  swags.  Trees  $25-­$30,  wreaths  $15-­$25,  swags  $10.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  1:45-­3:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messiah  Singâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  2-­4  p.m.,  Middlebury  Congregational  Church.  Annual  open  read-­ ing  of  Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Messiah.  Come  sing  favorite  choruses  or  play  in  the  orchestra.  Directed  by  Jeff  Rehbach.  Open  to  the  public.  Requested  donation  $5  per  person,  $10  per  family.  Info:  989-­7355.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hark  the  Angel  Sang  Off-­Keyâ&#x20AC;?  Christmas  musical  in  Leicester.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  3-­4  p.m.,  Leicester  Church  of  the  Nazarene.  The  Living  Waters  Church,  Leicester  Church  of  the  Nazarene  and  Wesleyan  Church  will  join  together  to  present  this  light-­hearted  Christmas  musical.  Refreshments  follow.  Free.  Info:  247-­8428.  Community  yoga  class  for  H.O.P.E.  in Â

Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  4-­5:30  p.m.,  Otter  Creek  Yoga  in  the  Marble  Works.  Class  fee  $5.  All  proceeds  will  be  donated  to  H.O.P.E.  Info:  388-­1961  or  joanna@ottercree-­ kyoga.com.  Soup  supper  and  memory  tree  lighting  in  Starksboro.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  5:30-­6  p.m.,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Starksboro.  A  free  soup  meal  with  fresh  bread  and  cheese  will  be  served  in  the  fellowship  hall,  followed  at  7  p.m.  by  the  illumination  ceremony.  Candlelight  service  in  Starksboro.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  7:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Starksboro  Village  Meeting  House.  The  1884  mirrored  oil  lamp  chandelier  will  be  lit,  along  with  many  candles,  for  this  nondenominational  service.  Info:  453-­2079.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  winter  solstice  celebration  put  on  by  Theatre  Group  Ltd.  Tickets  $20  general  admission,  $18  seniors,  $15  students,  available  at  382-­9222,  www.townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  THT  box  RIÂżFH

Dec

23

MONDAY

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  23,  2-­3:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  23,  3:45-­5  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Caroling  in  Starksboro.  Monday,  Dec.  23,  4-­6  p.m.,  Starksboro  First  Baptist  Church,  2806  VT  Route  116.  Caroling  around  the  village,  followed  by  a  party  in  the  fellowship  hall  of  the  church.  VSO  Brass  Quintet  and  Counterpoint  concert  in  Brandon.  Monday,  Dec.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Congregational  Church.  Festive  program  ranging  from  holiday  favorites  such  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  Be  Home  for  Christmasâ&#x20AC;?  and  others,  as  well  as  concerto  excerpts  by  Handel  and  Vivaldi.  Tickets  and  info:  www.vso.org. Â

Dec

24

TUESDAY

Special  senior  luncheon  with  live  music  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  CVAA  spon-­ sors  a  luncheon  of  broccoli  quiche,  tossed  salad,  carrots  and  peas,  wheat  bread  and  pears.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;O  Holy  Nightâ&#x20AC;?  in  Ferrisburgh.  Tuesday,  Dec.  S P )HUULVEXUJK 7RZQ 2IÂżFHV DQG Community  Center,  Route  7.  Cross  Roads  Chapel  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;O  Holy  Night.â&#x20AC;?  The  Christmas  pageant  will  end  with  caroling  followed  by  cookies  and  cider.  Free. Â

Dec

26

THURSDAY

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  26,  12:30-­2  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  26,  2:15-­3:30  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center. Â

Dec

27

FRIDAY

Story  hour  for  kids  in  Monkton.  Friday,  Dec.  27,  10-­11  a.m.,  Russell  Memorial  Library.  With  a  song,  story  and  craft.  Info:  453-­4471.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  27,  11  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Table  of  Grace  free  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Dec.  27,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal,  Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  churches.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  Menu:  chili,  corn  bread,  salad  and  dessert.  Saturday,  Dec.  28 Green  Mountain  Club  hike  or  snowshoe  in Â

Let  there  be  light THE  1884  MIRRORED  oil-­lamp  chan-­ delier  will  be  lit  for  the  Starksboro  Vil-­ lage  Meeting  Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Christmas  can-­ dlelight  service  on  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  at  7:30  p.m.  All  are  invited  to  this  annual  nondenominational  program  of  les-­ sons  and  carols.

Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  28,  meeting  time  and  place  TBD.  Hike  or  snowshoe  to  Abbey  Pond  on  newly  upgraded  trails.  Moderate,  4.6  miles  round  trip  with  1,260-­foot  elevation  gain.  Contact  leader  Kathy  Duclos  at  453-­2149  for  meeting  place  and  time  and  information. Â

LIVEMUSIC Blues  and  Beyond  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  The  Joe  Moore  Band  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  20,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Eight  02  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  House  Rockers  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. Â

See  a  full  listing  of Â

O N GO IN G EV ENTS in  the  Thursday  edition  of  the

Addison Independent and  on  the  Web  at  www.addisonindependent.com

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Trio to play music from Baroque era to 20th Cent.

A  dynamic  group  of  virtuoso  mu-­ dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bells  Are  Ringing,â&#x20AC;?  among  sicians,  Heliand  Consort,  performs  others.

Heliand  is  recognized  for  its  in-­ engaging  classical  music  from  the  spired  programs,  musical  Baroque  era  through  vitality  and  commitment  20th-­century  and  a  con-­ to  bringing  classical  music  temporary  repertoire.  The  to  new  audiences  through  group,  now  in  their  eighth  ongoing  partnerships  with  season,  comes  to  Brandon  schools,  home  health  and  Music  on  Friday  at  7:30  senior  centers.  Their  mis-­ p.m.  The  program  will  include  J.S.  Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Presto Â

BY GREG PAHL sion  is  to  nurture  the  arts  in  their  communities  through  from  Violin  Sonata  No.  1  in  G  minor,  Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Trio  in  C  Ma-­ excellence  and  a  fresh  approach  to  jor  Op.  87,  Peter  Tannerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diversions  classical  music  performance.

Jim  Lowe,  writing  in  the  Times  for  Fluteâ&#x20AC;?  and  Marimba  and  Moon-­ Argus,  had  this  to  say  about  their  performance:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Heliand  Consort  performance  was  substantial  and  mu-­ sically  rewarding.  They  played  with  great  skill  and  musical  understanding.  7KHVH ÂżQH SOD\HUV DFKLHYHG D 5RPDQ-­ tic  grandeur  normally  reserved  for  strings  and  piano.â&#x20AC;?

Their  core  ensemble  includes  the  Ă&#x20AC;XWH RERH FODULQHW EDVVRRQ DQG piano,  but  they  appear  in  a  variety  of  FRQÂżJXUDWLRQV DORQJ ZLWK RFFDVLRQDO guest  artists  including  vocalists,  danc-­ ers  and  percussionists.  Performing  on  )ULGD\ ZLOO EH %HUWD )UDQN Ă&#x20AC;XWH .DWLH (YDQV RERH (OLVDEHWK /H%ODQF FODUL-­ QHW DQG 1LFROD &DQQL]]DUR SHUFXV-­ sion.

Tickets  are  $15.  A  pre-­concert  din-­ RIK  PALIERI ner  is  also  available  for  $15.  Reser-­

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HELIAND  CONSORT vations  are  required  for  dinner  and  recommended  for  the  performance.  Venue  is  BYOB.  Call  465-­4071  or  e-­mail  info@brandon-­music.net  for  reservations  or  information.  Brandon  Music  is  located  at  62  Country  Club  Road  in  Brandon.  For  more  informa-­ tion,  visit  brandon-­music.net.

RIK  PALIERI The  Sheldon  Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  elec-­ tric  trains  are  rolling  down  the  tracks.  To  add  to  the  festive  atmosphere,  on  Wednesday,  at  7  p.m.,  the  Sheldon  will  present  a  vocal  program  celebrat-­ ing  the  history  and  lore  of  trains  by  singer-­songwriter,  poet/performer  Rik  Palieri.

Palieri  grew  up  listening  to  the  sounds  of  the  trains  in  his  own  back-­ yard  and  they  lured  him  into  a  world  of  history,  hoboing  and  music.  Palieri  is  also  the  author  of  the  book,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Road  Is  My  Mistress:  Tales  of  a  Roustabout  Songster,â&#x20AC;?  and  producer  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Song  Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Notebook,â&#x20AC;?  a  TV  show  now  archived  in  the  new  Rik  Palieri  Collection  at  The  Library  of  Congress.  Palieri  has  eight  CDs  and  was  recently  featured  on  the  Gram-­ my-­nominated  recording  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Singing  Through  the  Hard  Times:  A  Tribute  to  Utah  Phillips.â&#x20AC;?

Palieri  lives  in  Hinesburg  and  trav-­ els  internationally  entertaining  and  ed-­ ucating  audiences  with  songs,  stories  guitar  and  banjo  music.

Admission  for  the  program  is  $10,  members  $8,  children  under  6  free.  The  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  is  located  at  1  Park  St.  in  downtown  Middlebury  across  from  the  Ilsley  Library.  Holiday  museum  hours:  Tuesday-­Saturday,  10  a.m.  to  5  p.m.,  and  Sundays  in  Decem-­ ber,  noon  to  4  p.m.  The  electric  trains  will  run  through  Jan.  5.  Engineers  will  run  the  trains  7XHVGD\ )ULGD\ D P WR S P 6DWXUGD\V D P WR S P 6XQGD\V 2  to  4  p.m.  Regular  admission  to  the  museum  is  $5  adults,  $3  youth  (6-­18),  $4.50  seniors,  $12  family.  For  more  information,  call  the  Henry  Sheldon  Museum,  388-­2117  or  visit  henryshel-­ donmuseum.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;NIGHT  FIRESâ&#x20AC;?  AT  THT Night  Fires,  Theatre  Group  Ltd.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  much-­loved  winter  solstice  celebra-­ tion,  returns  to  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Town  Hall  Theater  at  8  p.m.  on  Friday.  The  annual  event  weaves  together  texts,  music  and  dance  from  many  cultures  to  create  something  new  and  won-­

drous  every  year.  Additional  perfor-­ mances  will  be  on  Saturday  at  4  and  8  p.m.  and  on  Sunday  at  4  p.m.

This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  edition  takes  a  musical  journey  to  the  lands  of  Turkmenistan,  Uzbekistan,  Greece,  Tahiti,  Cuba,  Russia,  Mongolia,  Sephardic  Spain,  Sweden,  Bosnia  and  elsewhere.  It  tells  a  tale  of  a  young  woman  and  her  jour-­ ney  into  the  dark  earth,  a  tale  of  the  cycling  seasons.  Music  directors  are  once  again  Shaun  Bengson  and  Abigail  Nessen  Bengson.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  founder  Mari-­ anne  Lust  directs.  Mythical  masks  by  artist  Ellen  Graf,  original  costumes  in  the  spirit  of  central  Asia  by  So-­ phie  Pickens,  poetry  from  the  English  speaking  world  as  well  as  a  Rumi  or  two  in  translation  all  blend  seamlessly  together  to  once  more  create  the  magic  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night  Firesâ&#x20AC;?  audiences  have  come  to  expect.  Tickets  are  $23,  $20  seniors  and  $18  students,  and  are  available  at  382-­ 9222,  townhalltheater.org,  at  the  THT  ER[ RIÂżFH GDLO\ H[FHSW 6XQGD\ QRRQ

to  5  p.m.)  and  at  the  door,  if  available.  Pre-­show  singing  begins  approxi-­ mately  20  minutes  before  the  show.

MESSIAH  SING Come  join  friends  and  neighbors  for  a  joyous  afternoon  of  community  mu-­ sic-­making  at  the  Middlebury  Congre-­ gational  Church  at  the  head  of  Main  Street,  beginning  at  2  p.m.  on  Sun-­ day,  for  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mes-­ siah  Sing.â&#x20AC;?  Hosted  by  the  church  and  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus,  all  are  welcome  to  come  sing  choruses  from  Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messiah,â&#x20AC;?  play  in  the  orchestra,  or  simply  watch  and  listen.  This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reading  continues  the  tradition  of  featuring  soloists  drawn  from  communities  throughout  Ver-­ mont,  this  year  including  vocalists  Jessica  Allen,  Leila  Menard  McVeigh,  Erin  Grainger,  Joe  McVeigh  and  Jeff  Buettner.  Larry  Hamberlin  will  be  at  the  harpsichord,  built  by  Robert  Hicks,  Jr.  of  Lincoln.  String  players  Carole  Fenn,  Molly  Bidwell,  Emily  Sunder-­ (See  Arts  Beat,  Page  11)

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NIGHT Â FIRESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of December 16 ize  as  you  begin  to  pull  thoughts  from  your  imagi-­ SAGITTARIUS:  November  23-­December  nation.  The  results  will  be  unique.

21  Opportunities  to  address  your  physical  well-­ LEO:  July  23-­August  23  You  probably  are  not  being  present  themselves  this  week.  Make  the  interested  in  inching  most  of  these  opportuni-­ along  this  week.  Though  WLHV WR PDNH D VLJQLÂżFDQW Shop  Local itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good  to  attack  a  change. project  with  gusto,  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  CAPRICORN:  De-­ rush  so  much  that  you  cember  22-­January  20  make  mistakes.

You  will  ride  a  creative  VIRGO:  August  wave  for  the  next  several  24-­September  22  You  days.  Inspiration  will  are  quite  comfortable  strike  when  you  least  ex-­ sharing  your  thoughts  pect  it.  You  should  have  now  that  you  have  got-­ some  time  for  play. ten  some  things  worked  AQUARIUS:  January  383  Exchange  Street out.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  now  much  eas-­ 21-­February  18  th Expect  ier  to  talk  about  future  some  support  from  fam-­ 3 Â&#x2026;ÂĄÂ&#x153;Â&#x153;¤Â?Â&#x161;­ª¹ Ă&#x2C6; 88-­2221 possibilities. ily  members  and  close  LIBRA:  September  friends.  Receive  their  www.cacklinhens.com 23-­October  23  Decod-­ generosity  as  warmly  as  ing  all  of  the  mixed  sig-­ you  can,  even  if  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  nals  coming  your  way  feeling  a  bit  smothered. wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  easy.  The  only  PISCES:  February  thing  you  can  do  for  the  19-­March  20  It  can  be  moment  is  to  take  each  easy  to  get  swept  away  signal  one  at  a  time.  by  other  peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  agen-­ SCORPIO:  October  das  when  you  attempt  to  24-­November  22  You  lend  a  helping  hand.  Do  are  not  in  the  mood  to  your  best  to  pitch  in. play  games,  so  you  will  ARIES:  March  want  to  push  your  ro-­ 21-­April  20  Handle  mantic  relationship  to  VRPH XQÂżQLVKHG EXVL-­ the  next  level.  You  will  ness  and  establish  clear  have  no  problem  lead-­ priorities.  Otherwise,  ing  the  way. you  may  turn  what  could  be  a  productive  week  FAMOUS into  something  frustrat-­ BIRTHDAYS ing.

DECEMBER  15 TAURUS:  April  21-­ May  21  When  you  wear  Geoff  Stults, your  heart  on  your  sleeve  Actor  (36) What Matters is fantastic for  everyone  to  see,  you  DECEMBER  16 colors that all come cannot  be  shy  about  ex-­ Miranda  Otto, pressing  your  emotions.  Actress  (46) in green.

Friends  may  be  skeptical  DECEMBER  17 of  you  though.

Manny  Pacquiao, GEMINI:  May  22-­ Athlete  (35) June  21  Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  shy  DECEMBER  18 about  sharing  unique  Brad  Pitt,  Actor  (50) plans  with  your  loved  DECEMBER  19 ones.  The  support  of  Alyssa  Milano, friends  and  family  mem-­ Actress  (41) &UHHN 5G 0LGGOHEXU\ Â&#x2021; 0 ) Â&#x2021; 6DW bers  will  only  restore  DECEMBER  20 Â&#x2021; www.countrysidecarpetandpaint.com \RXU FRQÂżGHQFH LQ WKLV David  Wright, new  direction.

Athlete  (31) CANCER:  June  22-­ DECEMBER  21 July  22  Expect  your  ideas  to  take  shape  over  the  Ray  Romano,  Comic  (56) next  couple  of  days.  Concrete  plans  will  material-­

Join us for Stag & Doe Night Wed., Dec 11

JOE Â MOORE

Arts  Beat  (Continued  from  Page  10) man  and  Patricia  Fitzgerald  will  ac-­ company  the  soloists.  Jeff  Rehbach,  conductor  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  and  the  Vermont  Choral  Union,  leads  the  reading.

If  you  plan  to  play  in  the  orchestra,  please  bring  a  music  stand  and  try  to  arrive  10  minutes  early  to  get  set  up.  A  $5  contribution  ($10  per  family)  is  requested  at  the  door.

For  more  information,  email  reh-­ bach@middlebury.edu  or  call  989-­ 7355.

TWO  BROTHERS  TAVERN There  will  be  two  live  musical  per-­ formances  this  week  at  Two  Broth-­ ers  Tavern  in  Middlebury.  On  Friday,  the  tavern  will  feature  the  Joe  Moore  Band,  beginning  at  9  p.m.  The  Joe  Moore  Band  performs  a  wide  variety  of  American  rhythm  and  blues,  funk  and  jazz,  based  on  Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lifelong  experience  as  a  powerhouse  sax  player  and  vocalist.  Moore  can  lead  his  band  through  James  Brown,  Ray  Charles,  Maceo  Parker,  King  Curtis,  Duke  El-­ lington  and  others  with  authority.  His  powerful  saxophone  has  developed  a  reputation  for  intense,  high-­energy  performances,  stunning  technique  and  musical  prowess.  Please  join  Two  Brothers  as  they  welcome  the  band  back  to  the  stage  after  two  amazing  previous  shows.  There  is  a  $3  cover.

Then,  on  Saturday,  the  tavern  pres-­ ents  the  House  Rockers  at  9  p.m. Â

Drawing  from  George  Thorogood,  Stevie  Ray  Vaughn  and  Buddy  Guy,  the  House  Rockers  is  a  band  that  is  sure  to  keep  the  boogie  going  all  night.  Road-­tested  and  ready  to  rock,  Two  Brothers  is  glad  to  turn  the  Lounge  into  a  Texas  roadhouse  again  for  the  night.  There  is  a  $3  cover  charge.  For  more  information,  call  Two  Brothers  at  388-­0002.

LIVE  MUSIC  AT  51  MAIN There  will  be  three  live  musical  events  this  week  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  51  Main.  At  8  p.m.  on  Wednesday,  the  51  Main  Blues  Jam  continues.  Den-­ nis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass,  and  drums  and  these  guys  will  back  you  up  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  All  mu-­ sicians  and  blues  fans  are  welcome.

On  Friday  at  8  p.m.,  Blues  and  Be-­ yond  hits  the  stage.  Blues  and  Beyond  is  a  high  energy  band  of  talented  mu-­ sicians  playing  a  tasty  mix  of  blues,  soul,  rock  and  jazz  from  Paul  Butter-­ ¿HOG WR 0LOHV WR 'XVW\ 6SULQJ¿HOG WR Ray  Charles  and  beyond.

Finally,  at  8  p.m.  on  Saturday,  Eight  02  will  perform.  Eight  02  is  a  post-­Bop  contemporary  jazz-­fusion  group  with  a  particular  knack  for  im-­ provisational  risk-­taking.  Their  sound  has  been  described  as  a  mix  of  con-­ temporary  jazz  with  a  decidedly  fresh  IXVLRQ Ă&#x20AC;DYRU $OO DJHV QR FRYHU )RU additional  information  visit  www.go-­ 51main.com  or  phone  388-­8209.

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NESHOBE  STUDENTS,  FROM  left,  Vera  Moncrief,  grade  3;Íž  Cheyenne  Southwick,  grade  4;Íž  Patricia  Danyow,  grade  4;Íž  and  Derek  Li,  grade  2,  show  off  their  handmade  kangaroos  and  the  jellybeans  they  used  to  represent  the  babies,  or  â&#x20AC;&#x153;joeys.â&#x20AC;?  Left,  Neshobe  School  third-­grader  Keith  Carrara  holds  up  a  kangaroo  he  made  in  the  Life  Cycles  Club  for  students  in  grades  2-­4.  Students  in  this  SOAR  after-­school  club,  which  is  led  by  Kathy  Hirschberger,  have  been  learning  about  the  life  cycles  of  various  creatures,  including  kangaroos.

ACTR  sets its  holiday schedule MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  County  Transit  Resources  (ACTR)  has  announced  its  holiday  schedule  for  the  Christmas  and  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  holidays.

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For  more  information,  call  388-­ ACTR(2287)  or  go  to  www.actr-­vt. org.

Middlebury  festival planners  invite  the public  to  their  annual  meeting MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Mid-­ dlebury  Summer  Festival  on-­the-­ Green  will  hold  its  annual  meeting  Wednesday,  Jan.  15,  at  6:30  p.m.  at  Middlebury  Union  Middle  School,  'HHUÂżHOG /DQH Planned  and  hosted  entirely  by  volunteers,  the  Festival  on-­the-­ Green  is  one  of  the  premier  summer  arts  events  in  Addison  County.  It  celebrates  its  36th  anniversary  sea-­ son  during  the  week  of  July  6-­12,  2014.

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Vermont  Gas  pitches  Rutland  pipeline  through  Pittsford By  LEE  J.  KAHRS Brandon  Reporter PITTSFORD  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  words  â&#x20AC;&#x153;natural  gas  pipelineâ&#x20AC;?  make  people  around  here  take  notice,  as  was  evi-­ dent  from  the  full  house  at  a  recent Â

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Vermont  Gas  Systems  Inc.  was  on  the  agenda,  outlining  a  very  prelimi-­ nary  plan  to  run  a  natural  gas  pipe-­ line  down  through  Rutland  County.  The  pipeline  would  follow  comple-­

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The  South  Burlington  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  residents  here.â&#x20AC;?

By  that,  Simollardes  meant  that  controversial  plans  to  run  a  Phase  II  pipeline  from  Middlebury  west  some  residents,  depending  on  their  through  Cornwall  and  Shoreham  and  proximity  to  the  proposed  pipeline,  under  Lake  Champlain  to  the  Inter-­ could  save  $2,000  a  year  on  energy  national  Paper  mill  in  Ticonderoga,  costs,  Vermont  Gas  projects.

As  far  as  a  timeline  goes,  Simol-­ N.Y.,  have  been  well  publicized.  Phase  I  involves  building  a  gas  lardes  said  that  having  a  working  transmission  pipeline  from  Colches-­ natural  gas  pipeline  to  Rutland  by  ³LV GHÂżQLWHO\ LQ WKH ter  to  Middlebury.  The  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)  sights.â&#x20AC;? company  hopes  Phase  I  The  town  of  Pittsford  ZLOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH â&#x20AC;&#x153;What of  Public  Good  from  the  (Simollardes) ZRXOG EHQHÂżW WR WKH tune  of  roughly  $2  mil-­ Public  Service  Board  by  is not saylion  per  mile  in  tax  rev-­ the  end  of  2013. enue  should  the  pipeline  $ERXW SHRSOH ÂżOOHG ing is what go  through,  Simollardes  the  small  meeting  room  this does to said,  since  the  taxes  at  the  Pittsford  town  of-­ wildlife and ZRXOG EH ÂżJXUHG EDVHG ÂżFHV 'HF WR KHDU WKH property.â&#x20AC;? on  the  book  value  of  the  plan  presented  by  Ver-­ mont  Gas  Vice  President  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bethany Berry pipe.

Menkart Of  the  roughly  600  Eileen  Simollardes. potential  gas  customers  In  her  presentation,  Simollardes  said  that  the  expansion  in  Pittsford,  Simollardes  acknowl-­ plans  further  south  are  possible  as  edged  that  not  everyone  would  be  the  company  has  been  collecting  and  able  to  connect  to  the  pipeline  since  saving  the  extra  money  since  a  rate  feasibility  would  depend  on  loca-­ tion. change  in  2011.

The  line,  which  would  measure  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  belongs  to  our  customers,  it  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  belong  to  us,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But,  either  10  or  12  inches  around,  would  it  really  got  us  looking  at  the  next  be  buried  roughly  three  to  four  feet  deep,  but  in  sensitive  areas  could  go  step.â&#x20AC;?

International  Paper  is  involved,  much  deeper,  Simollardes  said.

In  wrapping  up,  the  company  vice  she  said,  because  the  company  will  help  pay  to  bring  the  pipeline  south  president  said  that  Vermont  Gas  WR WKH WXQH RI PLOOLRQ \HDUV wants  to  hear  from  residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  would  like  feedback  from  earlier  than  the  gas  company  had  the  community  along  the  way  about  hoped.

There  is  not  even  a  tenuous  plan  the  pipeline,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  for  the  route  of  a  Phase  III  pipeline,  lot  of  room  for  community  input  which  would  bring  a  gas  transmis-­ and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  very  interested  in  hearing  sion  line  down  the  Route  7  corridor  from  you.â&#x20AC;? from  Addison  County  to  Rutland,  COMMUNITY  INPUT Then,  the  input  came.  Bethany  through  Pittsford,  Simollardes  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  a  route  plan  yet,  Berry  Menkart,  a  former  Leicester  she  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  real  opportunity  resident  who  now  lives  in  Cornwall,  noted  that  there  has  been  a  great  deal  of  opposition  to  the  Phase  II  pipeline  plan  from  residents  of  Cornwall  and  Shoreham.  Some  of  the  most  potent  resistance  comes  from  socio-­political  opposi-­ tion  to  how  the  natural  gas  is  extract-­ ed  from  deep  within  the  earth  through  hydraulic  fracturing,  or  fracking.  It  involves  fracturing  rock  using  pres-­ ÂŽ_ surized  liquid.  Some  hydraulic  frac-­

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Berry  Menkart  also  said  that  the  prospect  of  running  a  gas  pipeline  under  Lake  Champlain,  where  there  is  a  fault  line,  is  extremely  danger-­ ous.  She  added  that  Simollardes  did  not  mention  the  connection  fees.  The  Vermont  Gas  vice  president  said  she  would  be  happy  to  outline  the  fees,  which  range  from  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;few  hundred  dollarsâ&#x20AC;?  for  an  existing  propane  cus-­ tomer  to  $1,200-­  $3,000  for  residents  to  convert  to  gas.  She  added  that  the  company  has  a  program  in  place  to  help  those  customers  pay  for  the  con-­ version  over  time.

But  Berry  Menkart  was  unmoved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;prestoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  pipeline  and  everybody  gets  cheap  gas,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  a  voice  representing  thou-­ sands  of  people  who  are  against  this  fracked  gas  process.â&#x20AC;?

But  Simollardes  told  the  audience  that  she  lives  near  the  transmission  line  in  Milton  herself,  and  that  she  sees  the  pipeline  expansion  as  a  win-­ win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  of  another  project  that  offers  as  much  opportunity  for  the  state  as  this,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  make  a  lot  of  good  comments.  There  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  an  energy  source  in  the  world  that  does  not  come  with  trade-­offs.â&#x20AC;?

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MONKTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Troop  525  is  sell-­ ing  wreaths  and  trees  again  this  year  at  the  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church.  The  wreaths  have  all  been  made  by  the  Scouts  themselves  from  balsam  boughs  harvested  right  here  in  Monkton.  The  trees  come  from  Craftsbury,  so  are  Vermont  grown.  The  Scouts  also  have  assorted  other  styles  of  wreaths  for  sale,  such  as  candy  canes,  swags  and  crosses  along  with  larger  wreaths.

The  Scouts  will  be  selling  their  wares  at  the  church  every  weekend  on  Saturdays  from  9  a.m.  to  4  p.m.  and  on  Sundays  from  10  a.m.  to  4:30  p.m.  Wreaths  range  in  price  from  $12  to  $25  depending  on  the  style.  Trees  prices  are  $25  and  $30.

Some  of  the  proceeds  from  this  fundraiser  will  partly  pay  for  the  boys  to  take  a  trip  to  the  National  BSA  camp  in  the  Florida  Keys  next  Au-­ gust,  where  they  will  spend  a  week  on  the  water.  Troop  leaders  Russ  and  Robin  Baker  received  the  highest  award  this  year  that  volunteers  can  earn  from  the  BSA.  Their  dedica-­ tion  to  the  troop  has  earned  them  that Â

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prestigious  title.  Stop  in,  chat  with  the  troops  and  get  a  great  holiday  decora-­ tion,  as  well  as  supporting  your  local  Boy  Scout  troop.

This  past  August,  troop  leader  Russ  Baker,  two  boys  from  Monkton,  two  boys  from  Bristol  and  60  other  boys  and  adults  from  across  Vermont  at-­ tended  the  Boy  Scout  National  Jam-­ boree  in  West  Virginia.  There  were  40,000  Scouts  from  across  North  America  and  other  locations.

The  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Christmas  pageant  at  the  Monkton  Friends  Method-­ ist  Church  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  during  the  regular  8:45  a.m.  church  service.  Children  from  the  churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Sunday  school  program  will  be  combining  with  children  from  the  Bristol  Federated  Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Sunday  school  to  give  the  performance.  The  group  will  then  perform  at  the  Bris-­ tol  Federated  Church  on  this  date  at  10:15  a.m.

The  candlelight  Christmas  Eve  service  will  be  held  at  the  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church  on  Tues-­ day,  Dec.  24,  at  8:30  p.m.  All  are  welcome.

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SPORTS

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Hockey 12/11  MUHS  Girls  vs.  Rutland  ............4-­1 12/11  MUHS  Boys  vs.  Woodstock  ......5-­2 12/14  MUHS  Girls  vs.  Bratt.   ..............  4-­0 Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 12/14  Montpelier  at  VUHS   .............. Ppd. 12/14  Burr  &  Burton  vs.  OV  ............  69-­29 12/14  Fairfax  vs.  Mt.  Abe  ................69-­45 Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 12/14  Winooski  vs.  MUHS  ..............19-­17 12/14  Harwood  vs.  VUHS  ..............  53-­45

Tiger boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hockey buries Wasps to share top spot in D-­II

MIDDLEBURY  UNION  HIGH  School  sophomore  Makayla  Foster,  above,  runs  into  some  resistance  from  Winooskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Riley  Corrigan  dur-­ ing  Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  game  in  Middlebury.  Left,  Tiger  junior  Lejla  Mahmuljin  drives  to  the  basket.  Middlebury  lost  the  game,  19-­17.

Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

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Tigers (Continued  from  Page  18) WXUQRYHUV WKUHH DSLHFH LQ WKH ÂżUVW minute,  the  Spartans  hit  the  glass  harder  and  got  second-­chance  points  from  Dang  and  Amanda  Nattress,  plus  a  steal  conversion  from  Riley  Corrigan.  The  Tigers  answered  with  jumpers  in  the  lane  from  Hobbes  and  Provencher,  and  it  was  8-­7,  Spartans,  at  the  half.  Cluss  hit  the  glass  hard  early  in  the  third  period  and  went  strong  to  the  basket  for  a  hoop,  and  Provencher  hit  twice  in  the  post  to  offset  a  pair  of  Dang  baskets  inside  and  make  it  13-­12,  Tigers,  at  1:35.  But  Dang  hit  two  free  throws  after  being  fouled  in  the  post  at  1:17,  and  then  stole  the  ball  and  went  coast-­to-­ coast  to  convert  a  three-­point  play  at  1:00.  Nattress  tacked  on  two  free  throws  to  make  it  19-­13  after  three.  The  Tigers  then  tried  to  rally,  but  came  up  just  short  despite  what  Heath  called  a  poised  effort.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  a  close  game  the  entire  game,  and  I  thought  we  were  calm  and  composed  and  did  the  things  we  were  trying  to  work  on,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  Heath  played  all  10  members  of Â

her  roster,  including  three  fresh-­ men  who  looked  like  they  belonged.  One,  Riley  Fenster,  chipped  in  with  four  rebounds,  and  Buxton  picked  up  a  steal  and  a  pair  of  assists.  Se-­ nior  Carsyn  Buxton  led  the  team  with  three  steals.

Heath  said  at  least  at  this  point  of  the  season  she  will  give  all  the  Ti-­ gers  plenty  of  time.  ³:HÂśUH GHÂżQLWHO\ VWLOO H[SHULPHQW-­ ing,  as  well  as  trying  to  get  people  to  go  in  for  a  few  minutes  and  give  us  everything  they  have  and  then  get  a  rest,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  sure  as  time  goes  on  that  will  change  a  little,  EXW ZHÂśUH WU\LQJ WR ÂżJXUH LW DOO RXW DV we  go  along.â&#x20AC;?  Heathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goal  this  week  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  brings  potentially  challenging  7  p.m.  home  games  on  Monday  and  Friday  vs.  Mill  River  and  Burr  &  Burton,  respectively  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  beyond  is  to  see  the  Tigers  improve.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  were  happy  with  how  we  played,  and  (weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re)  just  looking  to  bounce  back,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  a  game  on  Monday  and  on  Friday,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  try  to  tweak  a  few  things  tomorrow  in  practice.â&#x20AC;?

Otters,  Eagles  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  hoop  squads  lose  ¿UVW PDWFKXSV ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Otter  Valley  and  Mount  Abraham  union  high  school  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basketball  teams  opened  with  road  losses  on  Saturday,  while  Vergennes  saw  its  home  opener  postponed.  The  Commodoresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Saturday  game  vs.  Montpelier  was  moved  to  this  coming  Saturday,  also  at  11:30  a.m.  Their  opener  will  instead  come  vs.  BFA-­Fairfax  at  home  on  Tuesday  at  7  p.m.

Middlebury  will  also  open  at  home  on  Tuesday  at  7  p.m.,  when  the  Tigers  will  host  Fair  Haven.  OTTERS OV  fell  to  Burr  &  Burton,  69-­29,  LQ WKH ÂżUVW URXQG RI 0RXQW 6W -R-­ sephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tip-­off  tourney  on  Saturday  night.  The  Otters  are  set  to  play  in  the  consolation  game  at  6  p.m.  on  Tuesday.  John  Winslow  recorded  15  points  and  15  rebounds  for  OV  in  Sat-­ urdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  setback,  and  Coach  Greg  Hughes  said  Carson  Leary  played  well  on  defense  and  on  the  boards.

EAGLES Fairfax  knocked  off  the  Eagles  on  Saturday  afternoon,  69-­45,  despite  GRXEOH ÂżJXUH VFRULQJ IURP 0RXQW Abeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Sawyer  Kamman  (17  points)  and  Joey  Payea  (12).  Cam  Place  scored  30  for  the  Bullets.  The  Eagles  will  look  to  bounce  back  at  7  p.m.  on  Tuesday,  when  they  host  Mill  River. Â

Schedule

MIDDLEBURY  UNION  HIGH  School  junior  Krisandra  Provencer,  top  right,  sets  up  under  the  basket  before  scoring  two  of  her  team-­high  six  points  against  Winooski  Saturday  afternoon.  Senior  Julia  Cluss,  above,  pulls  in  one  of  her  nine  rebounds.  Senior  Hannah  Hobbs,  right,  dribbles  down  the  court.  The  Tigers  could  not  overcome  a  third  quarter  rally  by  the  Spartans,  and  look  to  regroup  this  week.  They  will  face  Mill  River   on  Monday. Â

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Hockey 12/18  Hartford  at  MUHS  Girls   .  4:45  p.m.

12/18  St.  Albans  at  MUHS  Boys   ..  7  p.m.

12/21  MUHS  Girls  at  B&Burton    5:45  p.m.

12/21  MUHS  Boys  at  Lyndon   ..  4:15  p.m.

Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 12/17  Fair  Haven  at  MUHS   ..........  7  p.m.

12/17  Mill  River  at  Mt.  Abe   ...........  7  p.m.

12/17  OV  Boys  at  MSJ  Tourney    6/8  p.m.

12/17  Fairfax  at  VUHS   .................  7  p.m.

12/19  VUHS  at  S.  Burlington   ........  6  p.m.

12/19  Mt.  Abe  at  Randolph   ....  12:30  p.m.

12/21  Montpelier  at  VUHS   .....11:30  a.m.

12/21  Mt.  Abe  at  Winooski   ......  2:30  p.m.

Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball 12/16  Mill  River  at  MUHS   .............  7  p.m.

12/17  VUHS  at  Montpelier   ......  7:30  p.m.

12/17  Mount  Abe  at  OV   ...........  7:30  p.m.

12/19  OV  at  Proctor   .....................  7  p.m.

12/20  Burr  &  Burton  at  MUHS   ......  7  p.m.

12/20  VUHS  at  Mill  River   .............  7  p.m.

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

Wrestling 12/18  Rutland  at  OV   .....................  6  p.m.

12/18  Mt.  Abe  at  Spaulding   ..........  6  p.m.

12/19  MUHS  at  Spaulding   ............  6  p.m.

12/19  VUHS  at  Milton   ...................  6  p.m.

12/21  MUHS/OV/VUHS  at  Granville,  NY, Tournament   .................................10  a.m.

Nordic 12/18  OV/MUHS  at  Mt.  Top   .....  2:30  p.m.

12/21  MUHS  at  S.  Burlington   .....  10  a.m.

Gymnastics 12/18  Randolph  at  MUHS  .............  6  p.m.

Indoor Track 12/21  VUHS  at  UVM   ....................  9  a.m.

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Liebowitz  (Continued  from  Page  1) business  community  and  asked  each  The  college  has  also  made  head-­ to  come  up  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  big  idea,  some-­ lines  off  campus  during  Liebowitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  thing  where  the  college  could  be  a  time  at  the  helm  of  one  of  the  coun-­ partner  with  the  town  and  the  busi-­ tryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  premier  liberal  arts  institutions. ness  community,  to  do  something  In  2007,  Middlebury  College  and  that  would  make  a  difference.â&#x20AC;?  The  Town  Hall  Theater  Inc.  formed  a  notion  of  wireless  Internet  access  in  partnership  that  allows  the  college  the  downtown  emerged  as  one  idea,  regular  use  of  THTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  building,  and  though  it  has  yet  to  come  to  fruition.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  been  during  Liebowitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  calls  for  the  college  to  provide  the  organization  with  $1  million  over  20  tenure  that  the  college  agreed  to  con-­ years  to  support  an  addition  to  the  tribute  $9  million  toward  Middle-­ southwest  corner  of  the  building  that  buryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cross  Street  Bridge  project  houses  mechanical  rooms  and  wing  and  agreed  to  support  â&#x20AC;&#x153;51  Main  at  space.  The  partnership  also  creates  the  Bridge,â&#x20AC;?  a  student-­managed  eat-­ opportunities  for  college  students  ery  and  entertainment  venue  that  is  in  part  designed  to  draw  to  work  with  community  members  of  the  col-­ members  on  theater  pro-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Ron lege  community  into  the  ductions  and  make  more  Liebowitz) downtown  to  shop. college  performances  ac-­ has been fully Liebowitz,  together  cessible  to  the  public. with  town  leaders,  has  Liebowitz  recalled  engaged with that  agreement  and  other  the community also  been  supportive  of  an  â&#x20AC;&#x153;economic  develop-­ town-­gown  interactions  and been during  a  phone  interview  quite insightful ment  initiativeâ&#x20AC;?  envi-­ sioned  for  municipal  and  with  the  Addison  Inde-­ about the college-­owned  land  be-­ pendent. hind  the  Ilsley  Library.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  thought,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wait  a  needs and The  college  and  town  minute,  this  has  a  multi-­ concerns DUH ÂżQDOL]LQJ DQ DJUHH-­ plier  effect,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Liebowitz  of the ment  through  which  the  said  of  the  partnership  community.â&#x20AC;? college  would  acquire  with  the  THT,  a  facility  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Tenny and  convey  to  the  town  that  attracts  people  who  the  Lazarus  building  at  dine,  shop  and  stay  in  lo-­ 20  Main  St.,  a  structure  that  would  cal  hotels.

He  credited  Bruce  Hiland,  a  local  then  be  razed  to  allow  for  widening  entrepreneur  and  business  leader,  of  Printerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Alley  and  better  access  with  helping  him  realize  the  value  of  to  the  Marble  Works  complex.  For  investing  in  Middlebury  and  its  eco-­ its  part,  the  town  would  convey  to  nomic  development  potential.  He  the  college  the  small  amount  of  land  soon  met  with  members  of  the  local  it  owns  behind  the  Ilsley  Library, Â

ONE  LANDMARK  OF  Ron  Liebowitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tenure  at  Middlebury  College  is  the  downtown  Cross  Street  Bridge,  to  which  the  college  contributed  $9  million.  Liebowitz  is  shown  speaking  at  the  bridge  dedication  in  October  2010. ,QGHSHQGHQW ÂżOH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

which  the  institution  would  com-­ bine  with  its  own  holdings  in  that  neighborhood  to  someday  host  an  DV \HW XQGH¿QHG FRPPHUFLDO RI¿FH retail  project.

Middlebury  selectboard  Chair-­ man  Dean  George  lauded  Liebowitz  for  his  interactions  with  the  town  during  his  presidency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  had  a  wonderful  relation-­ ship  with  the  college  and  working  with  (Liebowitz)  has  been  a  plea-­ sure,â&#x20AC;?  George  said.

He  believes  that  Liebowitz  has Â

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understood  the  value  of  having  a  positive  town-­gown  relationship,  and  said  that  philosophy  has  perme-­ ated  interactions  between  the  two  entities.

TOWN  AND  COLLEGE Currently,  the  college  and  town  are  discussing  an  agreement  that  would  lead  to  the  construction  of  a  new  municipal  building  and  recre-­ ation  center.  That  complex  deal  is  proving  controversial,  as  it  calls  for  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  among  other  things  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  col-­ lege  to  acquire  the  current  municipal Â

EXLOGLQJ J\P SURSHUW\ DW 0DLQ St.,  which  would  be  cleared  for  a  park.  Some  residents  adamantly  be-­ lieve  the  town  should  retain  and  re-­ build  on  that  site.  Others  believe  the  college  should  not  come  into  pos-­ session  of  additional  downtown  real  estate,  particularly  a  parcel  of  such  prominence.

Liebowitz  acknowledged  the  re-­ cent  controversy,  but  believes  the  town-­gown  relationship  is  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  will  remain  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  strong.

(See  College,  Page  21)

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College (Continued  from  Page  20) ty  swimmer.  A  specialist  in  Russian  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  the  norm  for  some  ten-­ economic  and  political  geography,  sions  between  an  academic  institu-­ he  earned  his  doctorate  from  Colum-­ tion  and  a  local  community,â&#x20AC;?  Li-­ bia  University. ebowitz,  a  native  of  New  York  City,  +H ÂżUVW FDPH WR 0LGGOHEXU\ LQ told  the  Independent.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  natural.  1980  and  1981  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  as  a  Language  There  are  different  groups  that  rep-­ School  student.  Liebowitz  joined  resent  different  things  and  different  the  faculty  at  Middlebury  in  1984  to  missions.  I  believe  â&#x20AC;Ś  that  we  are  teach  geography.  He  was  promoted  really  fortunate  to  be  in  to  associate  profes-­ a  town  like  Middlebury,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am one who sor  in  1988  and  full  to  have  a  history  that  professor  in  1993.  He  we  have  as  a  college,  Ă&#x20AC;UPO\ EHOLHYHV was  appointed  provost  and  to  recognize  that  WKDW WKH IXWXUH in  1997  and  began  his  we  were  founded  by  DQG ZHOO EHLQJ presidency  on  July  1,  people  from  the  town  of  RI RXU LQVWLWXWLRQ 2004,  succeeding  John  Middlebury  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  by  LV WLHG LQ ZLWK D McCardell  Jr.  some  lone  benefactor  or  In  2009,  Time  maga-­ KHDOWK\ WRZQ RI zine  in-­migrating  individual.  named  Liebow-­ That  sets  us  apart  and  0LGGOHEXU\ DQG itz  one  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;10  best  gives  us  a  chance  to  YLFH YHUVD Âľ college  presidentsâ&#x20AC;?  in  work  collaboratively  ³ 5RQ /LHERZLW] the  country.  He  and  with  the  town  and  to  his  wife,  Jessica,  have  understand  better  some  three  children:  David  of  these  tensions.â&#x20AC;?

Heschel,  Shoshana,  and  Ezra.

Liebowitz  said  it  has  been  his  goal  COLLEGE  GOVERNANCE to  work  with  the  town  without  a  lot  While  he  has  announced  his  of  fanfare. departure  timetable,  Liebowitz  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  always  wanted  to  foster  a  stressed  he  will  continue  to  be  an  strong  relationship  (with  the  town),â&#x20AC;?  active  leader  during  the  next  year-­ KH VDLG Âł, DP RQH ZKR ÂżUPO\ EH-­ and-­a-­half.  His  announcement  co-­ lieves  that  the  future  and  well-­being  incided  with  the  college  trusteesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  of  our  institution  is  tied  in  with  a  approval  of  a  new  board  gover-­ healthy  town  of  Middlebury,  and  nance  structure  that  will  take  effect  vice-­versa.â&#x20AC;?

July  1,  2014.

Liebowitz,  now  56,  graduated  The  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  recent  reac-­ MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  PRESIDENT  Ron  Liebowitz  laughs  at  a  joke  in  1979  from  Bucknell  University,  creditation  by  the  New  England  made  at  his  expense  by  commencement  speaker  Jonathan  Safran  Foer  where  he  majored  in  economics  and  Association  of  Schools  and  Col-­ at  graduation  this  past  May. geography  and  competed  as  a  varsi-­ leges  in  2012  noted  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Middle-­ ,QGHSHQGHQW ÂżOH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

buryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  organizational  structure  has  yet  to  catch  up  with  the  rapid  rate  of  change  in  the  institution.â&#x20AC;?  The  report  recommended  the  creation  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;administrative  and  governance  VWUXFWXUHV WKDW UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW WKH FROOHJHÂśV varied  programs  and  geographic  reachâ&#x20AC;?  (see  related  story,  Page  1).

Marna  Whittington,  chair  of  the  Middlebury  Board  of  Trustees,  called  Liebowitz  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;transformation-­ al  presidentâ&#x20AC;?  for  Middlebury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ron  has  never  been  content  with  what  Middlebury  is,â&#x20AC;?  Whittington  said  in  a  written  statement  about  Li-­ ebowitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  announcement.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead,  he  has  always  focused  on  what  it  can  be.  His  passion  for  Middlebury  is  unmatched  and  he  has  led  this  institution  brilliantly.  The  unyield-­ ing  dedication  to  a  demanding  and  long-­term  view  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  educational  mission,  which  Ron  and  Jessica  Liebowitz  have  demon-­ strated  through  their  work  together,  is  truly  extraordinary.â&#x20AC;?

While  he  will  miss  Middlebury,  /LHERZLW] LV FRQÂżGHQW WKDW WKH WLPH is  right  for  his  departure.  He  does  not  anticipate  remaining  in  the  col-­ legeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  employ  in  some  other  capac-­ ity  after  June  30,  2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  time  for  the  institution  and  for  us  to  do  something  new,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  has  been  an  honor  and  a  privi-­ lege  to  be  here.â&#x20AC;?

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Structure (Continued  from  Page  1) and  draft  recommendations.  Its  report  include: acknowledged  the  challenges  the  col-­ Â&#x2021; 5HGXFLQJ WKH QXPEHU RI VWDQG-­ lege  faces  as  it  grows,  noting  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  dis-­ ing  committees  to  six  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Prudential,  crepancy  between  the  Middlebury  of  Trusteeship  and  Governance,  Strate-­ today  and  its  governance  structures.â&#x20AC;? gy,  Resources,  Risk  Management  and  The  six-­page  document  described  New  Programs. how  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  changing  Middlebury  and  a  Â&#x2021; 7KH FUHDWLRQ RI WKUHH QHZ ERDUGV changing  educational  landscape  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  of  overseers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  one  for  the  undergrad-­ one  that  is  increasingly  complex  and  uate  college  and  one  for  diverse,  with  all  the  op-­ the  Monterey  Institute  portunities  and  risk  that  ´$V ZH of  International  Studies,  entails  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  require  differ-­ which  will  replace  the  EHFRPH PRUH ent  processes  and  proce-­ current  Board  of  Gover-­ LQWHUQDWLRQDO dures.â&#x20AC;?

QRUV 7KH ÂżQDO ERDUG ZLOO WKDW SUHVHQWV Charlotte  Tate,  the  represent  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;schools,â&#x20AC;?  RSSRUWXQLWLHV associate  director  of  which  include  the  lan-­ DQG FKDOOHQJHV the  Rohatyn  Center  guage  schools,  Bread  for  Global  Affairs  and  Loaf  School  of  Eng-­ WR WKH ERDUG LQ member  of  the  commit-­ lish,  Bread  Loaf  Writ-­ PDNLQJ VXUH tee  that  recommended  ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  and  the  WKH\¡UH SD\LQJ changes  to  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  C.V.  Starr-­Middlebury  DWWHQWLRQ WR DOO bylaws,  said  she  was  Schools  Abroad.

FRQÂżGHQW LQ WKH ZRUN DVSHFWV RI WKH Â&#x2021; (DFK WUXVWHH ZLOO EH the  group  performed.

FROOHJH Âľ a  member  of  a  standing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  committee  was  ³ 6XVDQ %DOGULGJH committee  and  a  board  of  responsible  for  recom-­ overseers. mendations  and  strategy,â&#x20AC;?  Tate  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  new  standing  committees  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  committee  reached  its  and  boards  of  overseers  will  create  goals.â&#x20AC;? new  linkages  across  the  institution  to  Fellow  committee  member  Susan  encourage  even  greater  collaboration  Baldridge,  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  vice  presi-­ that  leverages  academic  innovation,  dent  for  planning  and  assessment  and  technology  and  the  excellence  of  our  a  professor  of  Psychology,  described  faculty  and  staff,â&#x20AC;?  board  chair  Whit-­ the  groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  work  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;forward-­think-­ tington  said. ing.â&#x20AC;?

The  11-­member  restructuring  com-­ The  college  has  expanded  its  op-­ mittee  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  made  up  of  faculty,  staff  and  erations  over  the  last  decade.  In  2005,  WUXVWHHV ² PHW ÂżYH WLPHV WR GLVFXVV 0LGGOHEXU\ EHFDPH DIÂżOLDWHG ZLWK

the  Monterey  Institute  of  International  Studies.  The  college  also  partners  with  other  institutions,  like  Mills  Col-­ lege  in  Oakland,  Calif.,  to  expand  its  language  programs.

The  Bread  Loaf  writing  program,  which  is  based  in  the  mountains  in  Ripton,  expanded  to  new  locations.

The  institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  international  pres-­ ence  has  expanded  to  42  facilities  around  the  world,  Whittington  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  we  become  more  international,  that  presents  opportunities  and  chal-­ lenges  to  the  board  in  making  sure  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  paying  attention  to  all  as-­ pects  of  the  college,â&#x20AC;?  Baldridge  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  group  was  responsive  to  not  only  the  questions  posed  by  the  president  and  board  chair,  but  also  to  issues  we  heard  from  board  members  themselves.â&#x20AC;?

Restructuring  committee  member  and  professor  of  Psychology  Suzanne  Gurland  said  the  new  structure  will  better  equip  the  board  to  lead  the  col-­ lege  in  the  21st  century. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  institution  and  world  has  changed  a  lot  and  the  structure  of  gov-­ ernance  hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  changed  in  a  long  time  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  it  was  a  mismatch  for  the  present  day  and  for  Middlebury,â&#x20AC;?  Gurland  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  new  structure  is  bet-­ ter  suited  to  Middlebury;Íž  it  is  more  DJLOH DQG Ă&#x20AC;H[LEOH ´ Gurland  said  the  board  of  trustees  is  now  empowered  to  form  ad  hoc  com-­ mittees  as  needed,  which  will  allow  the  body  to  respond  to  needs  promptly.

Liebowitz  will  step  down  June  30,  2015.  The  changes  to  the  bylaws  take  effect  on  July  1,  2014,  and  the  board  will  begin  to  change  its  structure  and  practices  accordingly.

Whittington  said  that  over  the  next  six  months  trustees  will  be  assigned  to  the  standing  committees,  and  in  July  committee  chairs  will  attend  a  train-­ ing.

There  are  about  2,450  undergradu-­

ates  enrolled  at  Middlebury.  This  year,  the  college  received  9,112  ap-­ plicants  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  largest  pool  in  the  institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  history.  The  total  cost  of  attending  Middlebury  this  year,  including  tuition,  room  and  board,  is  $57,075.  The  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  endowment,  as  of  March  2013,  was  $954  million  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  up  from  $666  million  in  2000.  By  comparison,  the  endowment  of  the  UVM  is  about  $350  million. Â

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Religious Holiday Services ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Several  Addison  County  churches  have  set  their  schedules  for  special  Christmas  events  and  services.  BRANDON St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  Mass  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  There  will  also  be  a  Christmas  Day  Mass,  Wednesday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.  A  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  Mass  will  be  held  Wednesday,  Jan.  1,  at  10  a.m.

St.  Thomas  &  Grace  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  at  Grace  Church  on  Route  73  in  Forest  Dale  Tuesday,  Dec.  24.  Carol  singing  begins  at  6  p.m.,  with  the  service  at  6:15.

BRIDPORT Hope  Community  Fellowship  will  have  a  Christmas  Eve  service  on  the  topic  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Joys  of  Christmas,â&#x20AC;?  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  6:30  p.m.  at  the  Bridport  Community  Hall,  52  Middle  Road.

The  Bridport  Congregational  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  service  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  There  will  be  a  Christ-­ mas  Day  worship  service  Wednes-­ day,  Dec.  25,  at  11  a.m.

BRISTOL The  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bris-­ tol  will  hold  its  Christmas  Eve  fami-­ ly  candle-­lighting  service  with  read-­ ings  and  music  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  Christmas  Sunday  worship  time  is  at  10:15  a.m.

St.  Ambrose  Roman  Catholic  Church  will  hold  a  penance  service  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  at  7  p.m.  The  church  will  host  two  Christmas  Eve  Masses  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24:  a  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mass  at  5:15  p.m.  and  a  Mass  with  Senior  Choir  at  9  p.m.  A  Christmas  Day  Mass  will  be  held  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  25,  at  9  a.m.  CHARLOTTE The  Charlotte  Congregational  Church  will  hold  a  Blue  Christmas  worship  experience  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  17,  at  7  p.m.,  for  those  who  might  be  feeling  â&#x20AC;&#x153;blueâ&#x20AC;?  during  this  season.  On  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  5:30  p.m.  the  church  will  hold  a  Christ-­ mas  Eve  service  of  story  and  carols  for  the  whole  family,  accompanied  by  bells.  A  traditional  candlelight  service  with  the  Adult  Choir  will  fol-­ low  at  8  p.m.  EAST  MIDDLEBURY The  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  will  hold  a  can-­ dlelight  Christmas  Eve  service  of  lessons  and  carols  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  5  p.m.

FOREST  DALE St.  Thomas  &  Grace  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  at  Grace  Church  on  Route  73  in  Forest  Dale  Tuesday,  Dec.  24.  Carol  singing  begins  at  6  p.m.,  with  the  service  at  6:15.  A  beautiful  white-­steepled  building  cradling  the  warmth  of  a  welcoming  community.

HANCOCK/GRANVILLE The  Community  Church  of  Han-­ cock  and  Granville  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  6  p.m.

LEICESTER St.  Agnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Parish  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  Mass  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  5  p.m.  The  Christmas  Day  Mass  will  be  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  Brandon  at  10  a.m.  There  will  be  a  New  Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Eve  Mass  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  31,  at  5  p.m.

LINCOLN The  United  Church  of  Lincoln  will  hold  three  Christmas  Eve  ser-­ vices  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  6:30,  8:30  and  11:30  p.m.,  all  with  a  deco-­ rated  sanctuary,  good  food,  music  and  readings.

MIDDLEBURY The  Middlebury  United  Method-­ ist  Church  will  hold  its  traditional  Christmas  Eve  candle-­lighting  ser-­ vice,  led  by  Revs.  Gus  and  Laurie  Jordan,  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.,  with  Dr.  Kevin  Parizo  on  the  organ.  Families  are  welcome  to  this  time  of  singing  carols  and  sharing  in  the  traditional  Christmas  story.  Info:  388-­2510.

The  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury  on  Christmas  Eve,  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  will  hold  an  early  service  (especially  for  families  with  young  children)  at  4  p.m.  The  late  Christmas  Eve  service  at  7:30  p.m.  will  include  the  lighting  of  candles.  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gentle  Christmasâ&#x20AC;?  ser-­ vice  on  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  at  11  a.m.  followed  by  a  light  lunch.  There  will  be  a  Christmas  Eve  family  service  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.  (to  be  held  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater,  due  to  repair  work  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s);Íž  and  Christmas  music  at  9:30  p.m.  fol-­ lowed  by  a  festive  Christmas  Com-­ munion  at  10  p.m.  (This  later  service  will  be  held  at  the  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury.)  The  Christ-­ mas  Day  service  will  take  place  Wednesday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.

The  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society  will  hold  two  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24.  At  5  p.m.,  Poppy  Rees,  di-­ rector  of  religious  education,  and  the  Rev.  Barnaby  Feder  will  lead  a  family-­friendly  Christmas  service  of  holiday  music  and  stories  for  all  ages.  Cookies  follow  in  the  foyer.  Food  shelf  donations  accepted.  Then  at  8  p.m.  the  Rev.  Barnaby  Feder  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Twas  on  a  Night  Like  This,â&#x20AC;?  a  service  of  story  and  song.  Both  services  will  end  with  candle  lighting  and  the  singing  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent  Night.â&#x20AC;?

NEW  HAVEN  New  Haven  Congregational  Church  invites  all  to  their  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  service  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.

NORTH  FERRISBURGH The  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist  Church  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  will  offer  a  family-­friendly  ser-­ vice  with  candlelight  from  5-­5:45  p.m.  and  a  7:30  p.m.  Christmas  Eve  service  with  candlelight.

ORWELL The  First  Congregational  Church  of  Orwell  will  conduct  a  Christmas  (See  Directory,  Page  23)

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Directory  (Continued  from  Page  22) Eve  service  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7:30  p.m.  SALISBURY The  Salisbury  Congregational  Church  will  hold  its  annual  Christ-­ mas  Eve  candlelight  service  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  SHOREHAM The  Shoreham  Congregational  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Bible  School  Day  on  Saturday,  Dec.  21,  from  9-­11  a.m.  for  preschoolers  and  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.  for  K-­6.  Info:  989-­ 2454.  There  will  be  a  family  Christ-­ mas  pageant  at  the  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  worship  service.  The  church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  at  5  p.m.  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  with  read-­ ings  and  carols  featuring  the  Ecu-­ menical  Choir.  On  Sunday,  Dec.  29,  there  will  be  a  hymn  sing  of  Christ-­ mas  carols  and  favorite  hymns.

STARKSBORO The  Jerusalem  Gathering  will  cel-­ ebrate  Christmas  Eve  with  a  candle-­ light  service  and  Eucharist  at  7  p.m.  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24.

VERGENNES The  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center  will  present  a  dramatic  adap-­ tation  of  the  opera  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amahl  and  the  Night  Visitorsâ&#x20AC;?  during  the  Dec.  15  morning  worship  service  at  10  a.m.  The  church  will  hold  a  candlelight  Christmas  Eve  service  at  6  p.m.  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24.

St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  two  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24:  at  4  p.m.,  the  Holy  Eucharist  with  Christmas  pag-­ eant  and  carols;Íž  at  9  p.m.,  the  Holy  Eucharist  with  choir  and  carols.

St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mass  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.,  and  a  Christmas  Day  Mass  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.  Vergennes  United  Method-­ ist  Church  will  hold  a  candlelight  Christmas  Eve  service  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.

Victory  Baptist  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  cantata  musical  pre-­ sentation  on  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  at  11  a.m.  There  will  be  a  Christmas  Eve Â

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WEST  ADDISON The  West  Addison  United  Meth-­ odist  Church  will  hold  a  candlelight  Christmas  service  on  Sunday,  Dec.  22,  at  7  p.m.  There  will  be  no  morn-­ ing  service  that  day.

WEYBRIDGE  Weybridge  Congregational  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  carol  and  candlelight  service  Tues-­ day,  Dec.  24,  at  5  p.m.  The  church  will  continue  to  celebrate  Christmas  in  worship  on  Sunday,  Dec.  29,  with  a  service  of  carols,  reading  and  re-­ Ă&#x20AC;HFWLRQV DW D P For  a  complete  listing  of  regular  religious  services  in  the  county,  visit  www.addisonindependent.com.

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VPA (Continued  from  Page  2) care,  features,  crime,  Addison  Central  Supervisory  Union  schools,  and  coverage  of  the  proposed  Addison-­Rutland  Natural  Gas  Pipeline  project.  Prior  to  arriving  at  the  Independent,  he  worked  for  the  Community  Newspapers  Group  in  Newton,  Mass.,  covering  the  municipalities  of  Newton  and  Wellesley.  Flowers  is  a  graduate  of  Northeastern  University,  earning  a  B.A.  in  journalism  in  1984.  He  has  won  numerous  New  England  Newspaper  and  Press  Association  (NENPA)  and  VPA  awards  during  his  23  years  as  a  journalist  in  Vermont.  He  and  his  wife,  Dottie,  live  in  Bristol  and  have  two  grown  children,  Diane  and  Mark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  humbled  by  my  selection  as  the  new  president  of  the  VPA,  and  will  do  my  best  to  represent  the  inter-­ ests  of  journalists  throughout  this  great  state,â&#x20AC;?  Flowers  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  thank  my  predecessor,  Maria  Archangelo,  for  doing  such  a  great  job  and  setting  the  bar  so  high.â&#x20AC;?

Flowers,  only  the  second  reporter  to  hold  the  presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  job  (the  others  were  editors  and  publishers),  said  his  goals  will  include  advocat-­ ing  for  state  laws  that  protect  and  expand  media  access  to  information,  continuing  discussions  with  Vermont  State  Police  to  maximize  details  on  crime  incidents,  cultivating  new  VPA  memberships,  and  establishing  a  website  for  the  organization.

Flowers  succeeds  Archangelo,  the  former  executive  editor  and  publisher  of  the  Stowe  Reporter,  as  VPA  presi-­ GHQW 0HPEHUV DOVR HOHFWHG RI¿FHUV to  other  positions.

Scores  of  reporters,  photographers  and  editors  from  newspapers  across  the  state  attended  the  VPA  meeting,  held  at  the  Capitol  Plaza  Hotel  in  Montpelier.

In  the  awards  portion  of  the  program,  Flowers  took  home  awards  in  the  non-­daily  category.  He  won  third  place  in  the  best  state  story  cate-­ gory,  second  place  for  feature  writing,  and  third  place  for  best  local  story.

Kirkaldy  claimed  second  place  in  the  sports  writing  category.  Campbell  took  second  in  the  feature  photo  cate-­ gory  and  third  in  sports  photo.  The  event  also  included  two  work-­ shops,  on  education  reporting  and  working  with  police.

The  panel  discussing  education  included  Ken  Page  of  the  Vermont  Principalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Association,  Jeff  Francis  of  the  Vermont  Superintendents  Association,  and  Steve  Dale  of  the  Vermont  School  Boards  association.

Topics  discussed  included  the  complexity  of  school  budgets  and  the  necessity  of  explaining  them  accurately  to  the  public,  and  the  importance  of  articulating  to  readers  the  role  and  structure  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  46  supervisory  unions  as  changes  in  that  structure  are  explored  by  policymakers.

During  the  police  reporting  work-­ shop,  journalists  discussed  how  to  establish  relationships  with  local  law  HQIRUFHPHQW RI¿FLDOV KRZ WR ZRUN with  departments  who  do  not  publish  press  releases  in  a  timely  manner,  and  the  importance  of  knowing  the  chain  of  command  in  order  to  contact  WKH PRVW DSSURSULDWH RI¿FLDO The  keynote  speaker  of  the  event  was  Department  of  Public  Safety  Commissioner  Keith  Flynn,  who  spoke  with  conferees  about  ways  to  improve  the  working  relationship  EHWZHHQ ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RI¿FLDOV and  journalists.

Flynn,  a  former  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorney  for  Orleans  County  and  Vermont  state  trooper,  praised  the  work  Vermont  media  outlets  have  done  in  reporting  on  crime.

A  point  of  contention  arose  over Â

whether  police  and  prosecutors  should  make  public  results  of  blood  alcohol  tests  in  driving  under  the  LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH FDVHV Veteran  Burlington  Free  Press  reporter  Mike  Donoghue,  who  is  also  VPA  executive  director,  argued  that  these  tests  should  be  released,  liken-­ ing  it  to  the  release  of  radar  results  for  prosecuting  speeding  offenses.  Flynn  demurred,  saying  it  was  imperative  to  strike  a  balance  between  the  right  of  the  public  to  know  and  defending  the  rights  of  the  accused.

The  commissioner  also  said  that  some  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorneys  believe  that  releasing  blood  alcohol  test  results  is  prejudicial.

Donoghue  pointed  out  that  when  DVNHG ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RI¿FLDOV cannot  point  to  an  instance  where  a  drunk  driving  case  was  thrown  out  because  of  the  release  of  the  blood  alcohol  content  test  result.  Flynn  himself  did  not  offer  any  instances  of  that  happening.

When  asked  about  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  war  on  drugs,  Flynn  stated  that  current  approaches  to  tackling  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  drug  problem  are  not  working. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermont  is  not  going  to  arrest  our  way  out  of  our  drug  problem,â&#x20AC;?  Flynn  said.

Flynn  argued  that  getting  the  public  involved  is  key  to  combatting  the  drug  problem  facing  Vermont. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  make  the  community  aware  of  the  scope  of  the  problem.  $ZDUHQHVV LV WKH ÂżUVW VWHS LQ JHWWLQJ community  response.â&#x20AC;?

Flynn  told  the  reporters  that  the  public  needs  to  be  educated  about  the  drug  problem  in  the  state,  and  he  decried  the  number  of  deaths  in  WUDI¿F DFFLGHQWV DWWULEXWHG WR GUXQN driving.  He  did  not  reconcile  that  outrage  with  the  state  police  policy  to  withhold  the  blood  alcohol  content  test  information.

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DOG  TEAM  CATERING.  Seating  up  to  300,  plus  bar  available,  Middlebury  VFW.  Full  menus.  802-­388-­4831,  dogteamcatering.net  .

SEEKING  DWIGHT  DAVID  GORDON,  who  lived  in  Ver-­ gennes  in  the  early  1960s  and  knew  Pop  Briggs.  Write  Virginia,  98  Brown  Hill  Road,  Wolcott,  VT  05680.

PARTY  RENTALS;  CHI-­ NA,  flatware,  glassware,  linens.  Delivery  available.  802-­388-­4831.

Cards  of  Thanks I  WOULD  LIKE  TO  thank  Home  Health  and  Spaf-­ fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  You  will  always  be  in  my  prayers.  Sincerely,  Joyce  Muzzy.

I  WOULD  LIKE  to  thank  ev-­ eryone  for  the  love  and  sup-­ port  that  has  been  given  to  me  while  my  husband  Craig  was  sick  and  passed  away;  especially  our  families  and  his  friends.  Also  people  who  donated  money  for  fuel.  Terry  Brinkman.

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  SATURDAY:  Discussion  Meeting  9:00-­10:00  AM  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Discussion  Meeting  10:00-­11:00  AM.  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Be-­ Public  Meetings ginnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Meeting  6:30-­7:30  PM.  These  three  meetings  AL-­ANON:  FOR  FAMILIES  are  held  at  The  Turning  Point  and  friends  affected  by  some-­ Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  drinking.  Members  Middlebury. share  experience,  strength  and  hope  to  solve  common  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  problems.  Newcomers  wel-­ MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  come.  Confidential.  St.  Ste-­ FRIDAY:  Discussion  Meeting  phenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  (use  front  side  Noon-­1:00  PM  at  The  Turning  door  and  go  to  second  floor)  Point  in  The  Marbleworks,  in  Middlebury,  Sunday  nights  Middlebury.

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ALATEEN:  FOR  YOUNG  PEOPLE  whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  af-­ fected  by  someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  drink-­ ing.  Members  share  experi-­ ence,  strength,  hope  to  solve  common  problems.  Meets  Wednesdays  7:15-­8:15pm  ST.  JUDE,  THANK  YOU  for  downstairs  in  Turning  Point  Center  of  Addison  County  prayers  answered.  M.C.M. in  Middlebury  Marbleworks.  THANK  YOU  ST.  JUDE  for  (Al-­Anon  meets  at  same  prayers  answered.  RRR time  nearby  at  St.  Stephens  Church).

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

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MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  THURSDAY:  Big  Book  Meet-­ ing  Noon-­1:00  PM  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marbleworks,  Middlebury.  Speaker  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  PM  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church,  Main  St.(On  the  Green).

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Christmas Dinner Volunteers Living Well, a community care home in Bristol, is seeking volunteers to join them for a holiday dinner on Christmas day from 11:30-1:00. Volunteers would serve the residents, enjoy a delicious meal together, and then help clean up following the festivities. Please call 388-7044 for more information. Thank you!

L o c a l age n c ie s c a n p o s t t h e i r v o l u n te e r ne e d s w i t h Th e Vo l u n te e r C e n te r by c a l l i ng RSV P at 388-7044.

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ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  WEDNESDAY:  Big  Book  Meeting  7:15-­8:15  AM  is  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleas-­ ant  Street.  Discussion  Meet-­ ing  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Meeting  5:30-­6:30  PM.  Both  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marbleworks,  Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  SUNDAY:  12  Step  Meeting  9:00-­10:00  AM  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleasant  Street.  Discussion  Meeting  1:00-­2:00  PM  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  BRISTOL  MEETINGS:  Sun-­ day,  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  Federated  Church,  Church  St.

BRAIN  INJURY  SUPPORT  GROUP:  Survivors,  family  members  and  care  givers  are  invited  to  share  their  experi-­ ence  in  a  safe,  secure  and  confidential  environment.  Meets  monthly  on  the  sec-­ ond  Tuesday  from  6:00pm  to  8:00pm  at  the  Hannaford  Career  Center,  Room  208  (second  floor,  an  elevator  is  available)  in  Middlebury.  For  more  information,  contact  Lisa  Bernardin  802-­388-­2720.

ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  NEW  HAVEN  MEETINGS:  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Monday,  Big  Book  Meeting  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  7:30-­8:30  PM  at  the  Congre-­ TUESDAY:  11th  Step  Meet-­ gational  Church,  New  Haven  ing  Noon-­1:00  PM.  ALTEEN  Village  Green.

Group.  Both  held  at  Turning  Point,  228  Maple  Street.  12  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  Step  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  RIPTON  MEETINGS:  Mon-­ 12  Step  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  day,  As  Bill  Sees  It  Meet-­ PM.  Both  held  at  The  Turning  ing  7:15-­8:15  AM.  Thursday,  Point  Center  in  The  Marble-­ Grapevine  Meeting  6:00-­7:00  PM.  Both  held  at  Ripton  Fire-­ works,  Middlebury. house,  Dugway  Rd. ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MONDAY:  As  Bill  Sees  It  BRANDON  MEETINGS:  Meeting  Noon-­1:00  PM.  Big  Monday,  Discussion  Meeting  Book  Meeting  7:30-­8:30  PM.  7:30-­8:30  PM.  Wednesday,  Both  held  at  The  Turning  Point  12  Step  Meeting  7:00-­8:00  Center  in  T  he  Marbleworks,  PM.  Friday,  12  Step  Meeting  7:00-­8:00  PM.  All  held  at  the  Middlebury.

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Facility  Services  Director EastView  seeks  a  customer  focused  Facility  Services  Director  to  oversee  all  aspects  of  the  physical  plant.   Major  areas  of  responsibility  include  the  maintenance  and  operation  of  all  public  spaces  and  residences,  laundry  services,  housekeeping,  and  security  throughout  the  FRPPXQLW\ 4XDOL¿FDWLRQV LQFOXGH D %DFKHORUœV GHJUHH FRXSOHG ZLWK DW OHDVW ¿YH \HDUV RI SURIHVVLRQDO SODQW management  experience  with  expertise  in  resident  facility  services,  staff  supervision,  and  budget/project  management.  Candidates  with  an  understanding  of  senior  living  communities  and  a  commitment  to  service  strongly  preferred.

DEVELOPMENTAL  HOME  PROVIDER  for  live-­in  client  or  respite  care.  36  years  experi-­ ence.  State  background  check  completed.  State  Agency  and  past  client  family  references  provided.  Call  Doreen  at  802-­247-­4409.

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ELECTRICIANS Omega Electric Construction Co. has immediate openings with long term job opportunities for licensed electricians as well as apprentices. Omega offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefit package. EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please respond by contacting Sam at statro@omegavt.com or you may call 802-862-0517 x219 Shea Motor Company  in  Middlebury,  VT,  offering  Chevrolet  cars  and  trucks,  is  currently  accepting applications  for  an  Internet Sales Manager.  Join  our  outgoing,  professional  sales  team,  and  maximize  your  earning  potential.  Candidate  must  be  a  positive  self-­starter  with  excellent  communi-­ cation  and  organizational  skills,  as  well  as  being  goal  oriented  and  possess  a  strong  work  ethic.  Computer  and  internet  knowledge  required,  previ-­ ous  experience  preferred.  Please  send  resume  to:  Shea  Motor  Company,  PO  Box  747,  Middlebury,  VT  05753  Attn:  Mark  Stacey.  Or  email  mark@sheamotorco.com.

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Public Works Administrative Assistant The Town of Middlebury seeks friendly, pleasant candidates with outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment for the position of Public Works Assistant. Work involves: receiving inquiries from residents both on the phone and in person and tracking such inquiries through to resolution; invoice and payroll processing; and utility billing. Graduation from a standard senior high school is required, preferably supplemented by successful completion of a business course in bookkeeping or a closely related field, and one year of increasingly responsible bookkeeping and clerical experience.

Experience in a municipal public works office, engineering firm or a construction contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is highly desirable as well. This position is full-time with a competitive salary and benefits package.

A job description and application can be obtained on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www. middlebury.govoffice.com. Send cover letter, resume and application to: Town of Middlebury, Attn: Beth Dow, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager, Town Offices, 94 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, or e-mail bdow@ townofmiddlebury.org. Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2014. EOE.

EXPERIENCED  VETERINARY  TECHNICIAN  wanted  for  a  small  animal  veterinary  hospital  in  Middlebury.  Full-­time  with  benefits.  The  successful  candi-­ date  will  have  good  animal  and  people  skills  and  enjoy  working  in  a  team-­oriented  environment.  Apply  to  Middlebury  Animal  Hospital,  139  Washington  St.  Ext.,  Middlebury,  VT  05753  or  middleburyah@gmail.com  .

SEASONAL  TAX  PREPAR-­ ER.  Thomas  Tax  Services,  Inc.  is  in  need  of  a  seasonal  tax  preparer  in  our  Vergennes,  VT  office.  The  ideal  candidate  will  have  previous  business  tax  return  preparation  expe-­ rience.  This  is  an  ideal  op-­ portunity  for  someone  looking  to  work  from  mid-­January  to  mid-­April.  H&R  Block  gradu-­ ates  are  encouraged  to  ap-­ ply.  Interested  candidates  PARENT  SUPPORT  PRO-­ should  e-­mail  their  resume  VIDER  /  FAMILY  LEADER.  in  confidence  to  Thomasbusi-­ Are  you  the  parent  of  a  child  nessagency@comcast.net.  with  a  disability?  VT  Federa-­ 802-­877-­2684. tion  of  Families  for  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mental  Health  is  looking  for  a  parent  who  has  experienced  For  Sale the  child-­serving  system  to  provide  information,  support  KAYAK,  PRIJON  WHITE  wa-­ and  family  leadership  skills  to  ter.  Helmet,  vest  and  paddle.  Addison  County  families.  This  $600.  Bowflex  exercise  unit,  is  a  part-­time  position,  15-­20  perfect  condition,  $700.  OBO  hours  per  week.  Require-­ 802-­388-­3874. ments:  leadership  &  advoca-­ cy;  listening  /  communication;  LOWREY  ORGAN.  IN  time  meeting  facilitation;  disability  for  Christmas.  Lots  of  mu-­ knowledge  and  sensitivity.  sic  under  the  bench  cover.  To  apply,  send  a  cover  letter  Like  new  condition.  $200.  and  resume  with  three  refer-­ 802-­462-­2470. ences  to  Vermont  Federation  of  Families,  P.O.  Box  1577,  SAWMILLS  FROM  ONLY  $4,897.  Make  and  save  mon-­ Williston,  VT  05495. ey  with  your  own  bandmill.  DRIVERS  WANTED-­  VER-­ Cut  lumber  any  dimension.  GENNES:  Local  food  service  In  stock,  ready  to  ship.  Free  company  seeking  drivers  for  info  /  DVD:  www.NorwoodSaw-­ immediate  start.  Applicants  mills.com  1-­800-­578-­1363,  must  be  available  to  drive  ext.  300N. Friday,  Sunday  and  Monday.  CDL  not  required.  Clean  driv-­ SIMPLE,  WELL  MADE,  ing  record  required.  Driving  BIRDHOUSES;  suitable  for  experience  a  plus.  Must  be  bluebirds,  tree  swallows,  etc.  capable  of  loading  and  un-­ 758-­2228. loading  bins.  Good  customer  STUDIO  TIME  SHARE,  Cedar  service  skills,  problem  solving  Brook  Resort,  Killington,  VT.  ability  and  attention  to  detail  Week  #39,  9/28  to  10/5.  Call  critical.  Please  email  resume  for  information,  802-­349-­2468. and  references  to  info@graze-­ delivered.com  .

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Addison Independent

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THE  BARREL  MAN:  55  gal-­ lon  Plastic  and  Metal  barrels.  Several  types:  55  gallon  rain  barrels  with  faucets,  Food  grade  with  removable  locking  covers,  plastic  food  grade  with  spin-­on  covers  (pickle  barrels).  Also,  275  gallon  food  grade  totes  $125  each.  55  gallon  sand  /  salt  barrels  with  PT  legs.  $50  each.  Delivery  available.  802-­453-­4235.

BRANDON,  NICE,  SUNNY,  one  bedroom,  second  floor  apartment.  Quiet,  lovely  loca-­ tion  in  owner  occupied  2-­fam-­ ily  home.  $675.  Includes  heat.  Lease,  references  and  deposit  required.  Available  January  1.  No  smoking,  no  pets.  Call  802-­236-­1781.

BRISTOL,  ROUTE  116.  Cottage,  furnished,  private,  beautiful  setting,  walking  trails,  4.5  acres.  W/D,  jet  tub.  Non-­smoking.  References.  $850  /  mo.  6  month  rental  or  possible  long  term.  Available  1-­1-­14.  Call  520-­481-­5801.

For  Rent 2  BEDROOM  DUPLEX  in  Brandon  village.  Spacious,  tons  of  storage,  deck,  yard,  washer  /  dryer.  $990  /  mo.  heat  included.  989-­8124.

2  BEDROOM  HOUSE,  com-­ pletely  furnished  for  6  month  rental  on  Lake  Dunmore.  Dec.  21,  2013  to  June  21,  2014.  Very  energy  efficient,  washer  and  dryer,  85â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  of  frontage,  no  pets,  no  smoking.  $900  /  mo.  plus  utilities.  802-­352-­6678.

2000  SQUARE  FEET  Pro-­ fessional  office  space  in  Middlebury,  multi-­room.  Ground  level,  parking,  hand-­ icapped-­accessible.  Available  now.  802-­558-­6092.

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BRANDON,  NOW  RENTING  1  &  2  bedroom  affordable  apartments  at  Park  Village.  Rents  starting  at  $689  /  mo.  Some  utilities  included.  Great  location,  beautiful  setting,  30  minutes  to  Rutland,  5  min-­ utes  to  downtown  Brandon,  easy  access  to  Route  7.  Call  Chantel  for  more  info  802-­247-­0165.

BRIDPORT  VILLAGE;  ONE  bedroom  apartment,  4  rooms,  with  porch  /  lawn.  Washer  /  dry-­ er,  heat  /  hot  water  included.  No  smoking,  no  pets.  References.  $775  /  month  plus  security  de-­ posit.  Only  living  unit  in  build-­ ing.  For  more  information,  Charlie  802-­758-­2218.

BRISTOL  2  BEDROOM  1  Bath  efficient  gas  heat  and  new  windows.  Excellent  con-­ dition.  Water,  sewer  and  WiFi  included.  No  pets  or  smoking.  $850  /  month.  802-­453-­4670.

BRANDON  DELUXE  DU-­ PLEX  in  the  Village.  3  level  liv-­ ing.  2  bedrooms.  Washer  /  dry-­ er,  deck,  yard.  $1050  /  month  includes  heat.  802-­989-­8124.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  against  the  law  to  discriminate  when  advertising  housing  related  activities.

Particularly  on  sites  like  Craigslist.

And  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  easier  to  break  the  law  than  you  might  think.  You  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  say  â&#x20AC;&#x153;no  childrenâ&#x20AC;?  or  â&#x20AC;&#x153;adults  only.â&#x20AC;?  There  is  lots  you  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  say.  The  federal  government  is  watching  for  such  discrimination.

Let  us  help  you  sift  through  the  complexities  of  the  Fair  Housing  Law.  Stay  legal.  Stay  on  the  right  side  of  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fair  Housing  Law.  Call  the  Addison  Independent  at  (802)  388-­4944.

Talk  to  our  sales  professionals.

WEEKLY  RENTALS  AVAIL-­ M I D D L E B U RY;  I N D U S -­ ABLE.  Contact  802-­388-­4091  TRIAL  PARK.  Available  2  acres,  lease  or  build  to  suit.  and  802-­388-­4935.

802-­558-­6092.

WEST  ADDISON  completely  furnished  2  bedroom  apart-­ ment.  Located  on  Lake  Animals Champlain.  No  pets.  Available  immediately.  Rent  includes  BOXER  /  M ASTIFF  PUP-­ utilities.  Call  802-­759-­2382.

PIES,  flashy  brindles.  Ready  now.  $600.  518-­735-­4609,  518-­481-­7955.

Att. Â Farmers

Att. Â Farmers

Att. Â Farmers

H AY  FOR  SA LE:  First  SAWDUST;  STORED  AND  a n d  s e c o n d  c u t .  C a l l  undercover.  Large  tandem  802-­352-­4686. silage  truck  $627,  delivered.  Large  single  axle  dump  $259,  HAY  FOR  SALE:  Small  delivered.  Single  axle  dump  square  bales.  First  cut  $192,  delivered.  Pick  up  and  and  mulch.  Delivery  avail-­ loading  also  available.  Phone  a b l e .  C a l l  f o r  p r i c i n g .  order  and  credit  cards  accept-­ 802-­453-­4481,  802-­349-­9281,  ed.  802-­453-­2226.  Bagged  or  802-­989-­1004. shavings  in  stock.  $5.50  per  NEW  HOLLAND  T1530-­  bag.

250TL  Loader,  200  hours.  Winco  PTO  Generator.  Call  802-­247-­6735.

Cars

HAY  FOR  SALE:  First  cut  $3  /  square  bale.  First  cut  round  bales  $30.  Mike  Quinn,  end  of  South  Munger  Street,  Middle-­ bury.  802-­388-­7828.

BRISTOL;  3  BEDROOM  apartment.  Includes  heat,  wa-­ ter,  hot  water,  lawn  care,  snow  removal,  appliances.  $1080  /  month.  Call  802-­453-­2566.

1997  DODGE  1500  pickup  4x4,  V-­8.  Outstanding  condi-­ tion.  $2600.  388-­2528.

CLIMATE  CONTROL  STOR-­ AGE  now  available  in  New  Haven.  Call  802-­388-­4138.

UNITED WAY OF ADDISON COUNTY

CORNWALL  EFFICIENCY  APARTMENT  clean  and  quiet.  $650  includes  all.  989-­8124.

LEICESTER;  1  BEDROOM  apartment.  $675.  Heat  in-­ cluded.  References,  deposit,  lease.  802-­349-­9733.

MIDDLEBURY,  FURNISHED  APARTMENT.  Large  living  room,  kitchen,  bedroom,  bath.  $795  /  mo.  All  utilities  included.  802-­388-­4251.

MIDDLEBURY;  2  BEDROOM,  1.5  bath  condo  with  garage.  Updated  and  new  appliances.  $1000  /  mo.  plus  utilities.  Call  Karen  at  Lang,  McLaughry  Real  Estate,  802-­388-­1977.

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OFFICE  SHARE  WANTED.  2  holistic  health  care  practi-­ tioners  seek  part-­time  wheel-­ chair-­accessible  treatment  room  in  Middlebury  with  wait-­ ing  room,  bathroom,  parking  NEW  HAVEN:  Very  nice,  access.  Barbara  Clearbridge,  sunny,  special  apartment.  802-­324-­9149 Views,  deck,  garden  space.  No  pets,  no  smoking.  Refer-­ ences,  lease.  $850  /  month  plus  Wood  Heat utilities.  802-­236-­2040.

BRISTOL,  3  BEDROOM,  2  full  bathrooms,  private,  on  dead  end  road,  $1200.00  a  month,  1st  and  last  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  plus  security  deposit,  lease  BRANDON  SPACIOUS  2  bed-­ and  credit  application.  Call  room.  $650  /  month,  no  utilities  453-­3062  or  349-­8383  to  view,  included.  Call  802-­247-­5280. ask  for  Mary.

PANTON;  GREAT  LOCA-­ TION,  Lake  Champlain  views.  BRANDON  SUNNY  1  bed-­ Totally  renovated  house,  2  room  2nd  floor  pets  welcome.  bedrooms,  2  baths,  new  kitch-­ $475  month.  203-­253-­4389 en,  fully  applianced,  garage  space.  No  pets,  no  smoking.  $1400  /  mo.  plus  utilities.  Con-­ tact  Nancy  Larrow  877-­6462,  Lang  McLaughry  Real  Estate.

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FIREWOOD,  DRY,  CUT,  split.  $190  /  cord.  You  truck.  802-­247-­6061.

FIREWOOD;  CUT,  SPLIT  and  delivered.  Green  or  sea-­ soned.  Call  Tom  Shepard,  802-­453-­4285.

FIREWOOD;  CUT,  SPLIT  and  delivered.  Call  for  information.  SELF  STORAGE,  8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  247-­9782. units.  Your  lock  and  key,  $50  /  m onth.  Middlebury,  HARD  FIREWOOD.  2-­1/2  cords  plus.  $500.  delivered  802-­558-­6092. in  Bristol  area.  802-­453-­4235.

SHOREHAM;  2  BEDROOM  trailer.  $650.  monthly  plus  MIXED  HARDWOOD,  PAR-­ deposit.  No  utilities  included.  TIALLY  seasoned.  Cut,  Pets  welcome.  Call  Sandy  split,  delivered.  $190  /  cord.  802-­897-­2060,  leave  mes-­ Also  trees  cut  and  removed.  Please  leave  message,  sage.

802-­282-­9110.

STORAGE  SPACE.  3-­sided  shed,  gravel  floor,  12X30  MOUNTAIN  ROAD  FIRE-­ bays.  Good  for  RVs,  large  WOOD.  Green  and  dry  avail-­ boats.  $40  /  month.  Also  cov-­ able.  Oak,  ash,  maple,  beech.  ered  building,  dry,  wood  floor,  Order  now  and  save  for  next  good  for  cars,  trucks,  mo-­ season.  Cut,  split  and  deliv-­ torcycles,  small  boats  and  ered.  Call  802-­759-­2095. campers.  $10  /  ft.  In  Addison.  SAFE  WOOD  PELLET  HEAT:  802-­236-­7409.

Maxim  Outdoor  Wood  Pellet  STORAGE  SPACES,  11â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X28â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.  furnace  by  Central  Boiler  can  Large  overhead  doors,  ex-­ reduce  your  heating  bills  by  tra  high  ceilings.  Will  ac-­ 50%  or  more.  Boivin  Farm  commodate  large  campers,  Supply.  802-­236-­2389. boats  or  lots  of  stuff.  Call  802-­388-­8394.

Real  Estate  VERGENNES;  285  MAIN  Street,  available  now.  2  bed-­ Wanted room  apartment.  Full  bath,  laundry  hookups,  large  porch,  WANTED:  TO  PURCHASE  new  kitchen,  parking,  heat  from  owner,  open  land,  2  to  and  hot  water  included.  $890  100  acres.  802-­558-­6092. /  month.  Call  only  8am-­8pm.  802-­349-­8405.

UNITED WAY advances the common good. Our focus is on education, income and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life. We recruit people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. We invite you to be a part of the change. You can give, you can advocate and you can volunteer. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it means to LIVE UNITED. United Way of Addison County

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Public Notices found  on  Pages  33  &  34.

ASSISTANT TREASURERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POSITION FOR THE TOWN OF FERRISBURGH

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Duties  will  include  assisting  with  the  following:  Prepare  and  post  journal  entries,  collect  and  deposit  all  monies,  compile  operational  cost  records  and  reports,  school  district  treasurer,  handle  non-­  budget  funds,  work  with  Selectboard  to  invest  town  money,  work  with  Selectboard  to  develop  town  budget,  enter  accounts  payable  invoices  into  the  com-­ puter  and  prepare  the  warrant  for  review  by  the  Selectboard,  calculate  the  tax  rate  for  WKH 6HOHFWERDUGœV DSSURYDO DQG ZRUN ZLWK RXWVLGH DXGLWLQJ ¿UP WR PDNH VXUH ZH DUH UHSRUWLQJ RXU ¿QDQFHV DFFRUGLQJ WR *$6% 0LQLPXP TXDOL¿FDWLRQV LQFOXGH $VVRFLDWHV 'HJUHH LQ $FFRXQWLQJ RU %XVLQHVV ZLWK years  experience;  working  knowledge  of  Microsoft  Excel,  and  excellent  verbal  and  writ-­ WHQ FRPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV :RUNLQJ NQRZOHGJH RI 1(05& VRIWZDUH D SOXV Please  send  resume  and  salary  requirements  to:  Chester Hawkins, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 6, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456.   'HDGOLQH IRU DSSOLFDWLRQV LV 7XHVGD\ 'HFHPEHU E\ SP

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PAGE  34  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  16,  2013

Public Notices Index Addison  Central  School  (1) A.C.S.U.   Shoreham  and  Salisbury  (1) Addison  County  (1)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Addison Central Supervisory Union The  Salisbury  Town  School  District  and  the  Shoreham  Town  School  District  are  VHHNLQJ SURSRVDOV IRU OLJKWLQJ UHWUR¿W SURM-­ ects  at  the  Salisbury  Community  School,  286  Kelley  Cross  Road  in  Salisbury,  VT,  and  at  the  Shoreham  Elementary  School,  130  School  Road  in  Shoreham,  VT.   The  scope  of  work  includes  furnishing,  install-­ ing  and  commissioning  new,  energy  ef-­ ¿FLHQW OLJKWLQJ HTXLSPHQW DQG FRQWUROV Interested  contractors  may  obtain  the  5HTXHVW IRU 3URSRVDO FRQWDLQLQJ WKH VXE-­ PLVVLRQ UHTXLUHPHQWV DQG FRPSOHWH SURM-­ ect  description  by  contacting  the  Addison  Central  Supervisory  Union,  49  Charles  Avenue,  Middlebury,  VT,  05753,  or  by  calling  (802)  382-­1274.   Bids  are  due  to  Laura  Nassau,  Business  Manager  at  the  RI¿FHV RI WKH $GGLVRQ &HQWUDO 6XSHUYLVRU\ 8QLRQ QR ODWHU WKDQ 30 RQ 'HFHP-­ ber  23,  2013.   There  is  a  mandatory  site  YLVLW RQ 'HF DW 30 (2( 12/12,  16

Public  notices  for  the  following  can  be  found  in  this  ADDISON  INDEPENDENT  on  Pages  33  &  34.

Ferrisburgh  (1) Middlebury  (2) Monkton  (1) New  Haven  (2)

Northlands  Job  Corps  Center  (1) Shoreham  (1) Vermont  Public  Radio  (2) Vt.  Dept.  of  Buildings  and  General  Services  (1)

NOTICE TOWN OF NEW HAVEN INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS

TOWN OF SHOREHAM WARNING

Special Selectboard Meeting For   residents   of   Shoreham  for  input  on  Memorandum  of  Understanding  re-­ garding  Vermont  Gas  December  19,  2013  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  7pm   at  the  Shoreham  School  Gym. 12/16

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL INVITATION TO BID SNOWPLOWING Addison  Central  School  is  currently  accepting  bids  for  snowplowing.   Contractor  will  need  to  have  access  to  a  tractor  or  skid  steer  for  clearing  vents  as  necessary.   Bids  are  due  by  12:00  PM,  December  19,  2013.   Bid  packages  are  available  at  the  $1:68 2I¿FH *UHHQ 6WUHHW 6XLWH Vergennes,  Vermont.

The  Addison  Central  School  Board  of  Directors  reserves  the  right  to  reject  any  or  all  bids  as  it  deems  in  the  best  interest  of  Addison  Central  School.

TOWN OF MONKTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TOWN PLAN

The  Monkton  Planning  Commission  will  hold  a  Public  Hearing  at  8:00  PM  on  Tuesday  January  2,  2014  at  the  Monkton  Fire  Station,  to  take  public  testimony  on  the  revisions  to   proposed  Town  Plan  for  the  Town  of  Monkton.  These  revisions  are  based  on  testimony  presented  at  the  Public  Hearing  held  in  October.

Statement  of  Purpose The  purpose  of  a  town  plan  is  to  provide  a  vision  for  orderly  development  with  in  the  town.    It  is  essentially  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;picture  in  timeâ&#x20AC;?  that  uses  existing  conditions  to  guide  zoning  DQG GHYHORSPHQW GHFLVLRQV IRU WKH QH[W ÂżYH \HDU SHULRG Our  new  town  plan  is  a  complete  revision  of  the  plan  adopted  in  2007.    At  a  minimum  each  section  has  been  reformatted  to  ensure  that  the  entire  document  speaks  with  a  single  voice  and  offers  information  in  the  same  way,  while  other  sections  have  received  a  more  complete  revision.   Unlike  earlier  editions  of  the  town  plan,  where  the  goals  ZHUH SUHVHQWHG LQ D VLQJOH VHFWLRQ \RX ZLOO ÂżQG ERWK JRDOV DQG DFWLRQ SODQV ZLWKLQ WKH element  they  apply  to.    The  proposed  Town  Plan  affects  all  the  land  within  the  Town  of  Monkton.

7KH 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ EHOLHYHV WKH IROORZLQJ DUH WKH VLJQLÂżFDQW FKDQJHV RIIHUHG by  the  plan: 1.  Within  the  Economy  section,  we  have  examined  the  advances  in  agriculture  and  WKH H[SDQGHG GHÂżQLWLRQ RI DJULFXOWXUH $OWKRXJK WKHUH FRQWLQXHV WR EH D GHFUHDVH LQ WKH number  of  family  dairy  farms,  there  is  a  growth  in  small  non-­dairy  farm  operations.   The  SODQ UHFRJQL]HV WKHVH QRQ WUDGLWLRQDO GLYHUVLÂżHG RSHUDWLRQV :H KDYH DOVR ORRNHG DW WKH diversity  of  small  business  in  town  and  believe  that  the  town  can  only  grow  stronger  by  providing  the  support  and  encouragement  these  businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  need  to  grow.    2.  Within  the  Transportation  section,  the  Plan  addresses  the  increasing  need  to  de-­ velop  transportation  systems  that  encourage  ride  sharing  and  decreases  the  number  of  trips  made  by  single  driver  vehicles.   The  plan  encourages  the  town  to  engage  in  conversations  with  Addison  County  Transit  Resources  (ACTR)  to  design  and  promote  a  bus  route  that  will  allow  town   residents  to  access  public  transportation  at  reasonable  hours  and  in  ways  that  will  make  taking  the  bus  a  desirable  alternative  to  driving.  The  plan  also  encourages  the  development  of  a  designated  park  and  ride  location,  DQG UHFRPPHQGV WKDW GXULQJ WKH QH[W ÂżYH \HDU SODQQLQJ SHULRG WKH WRZQ ZRUN ZLWK RWKHU WRZQV ZLWKLQ RXU UHJLRQ WR GHYHORS D FRRUGLQDWHG SODQ WKDW ZLOO PRYH WUDIÂżF RII RXU WRZQ roads  and  back  onto  the  appropriate  state  or  federal  highways.  3.  Within  the  Energy  Section  we  shifted  the  discussion  of  energy  infrastructure  to  the  Utilities  and  Facilities  Section  while  the  new  Energy  section  focuses  on  energy  usage,  conservation  and  renewable  energy.  We  have  also  added  a  discussion  on  commercial  wind  energy.  4.  Within  the  Land  Use  Section,  we  have  deleted  the  formula  for  determining  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;no  buildâ&#x20AC;?  zone  from  the  previous  plan  while  still  protecting  our  ridgelines  and  scenic  views.  7KH IRUPXOD RIIHUHG ZDV KDUG WR XQGHUVWDQG DQG GLIÂżFXOW WR FDOFXODWH $ IRUPXOD RI WKLV nature  should  be  part  of  zoning  and  subdivision  regulations  instead  of  a  planning  docu-­ ment.   We  have  also  created  two  land  use  areas;  the  village  residential  planning  region  DQG WKH UXUDO UHVLGHQWLDO SODQQLQJ UHJLRQ :H KDYH DOVR PRUH FOHDUO\ GHÂżQHG WKH FRQ-­ served  areas  of  town.   While  the  Plan  sets  forth  the  community  goals  and  objectives,  the  policies  and  other  means  of  achieving  those  ends  are  set  forth  in  the  town  zoning  and  subdivision  regula-­ tions.   A  town  plan  should  not  be  a  proscriptive  document.   This  version  of  the  Monkton  Town  Plan  adheres  to  this  principal.  Copies  of  the  Draft  Town  Plan  may  be  obtained  at  or  the  full  document  may  be  viewed  DW WKH 7RZQ 2IÂżFHV 0RQNWRQ 5LGJH 0RQNWRQ GXULQJ UHJXODU EXVLQHVV KRXUV DQG on  the  town  web  site  www.monktonvt.com.  The  Planning  Commission  will  meet  at  the  conclusion  of  the  public  hearing  to  discuss  the  testimony  presented.   Thea  Gaudette,  Clerk  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Monkton  Planning  Commission 12/16

The  Town  of  New  Haven  requests  proposals  for  a  yearly  or  multiple  year  contract  to  provide  legal  services  to  the  Town.   All  proposals  must  be  received  on  or  before  December  31,  2013.   The  contract  would  begin  January  21,  2014.   Send  written  proposals  by  mail  to  Pam  Kingman,  Town  of  New  Haven,  78  North  Street,  New  Haven  or  by  e-­mail  at  newhavenclerk@gmavt.net.

WANTED TO LEASE STATE OF VERMONT

  The  State  of  Vermont  wishes  to  enter  into  a  lease  for  approximately  1,500  to  2,000  Square  Feet  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;ADAâ&#x20AC;?  handicapped  acces-­ VLEOH HQHUJ\ HIÂżFLHQW RIÂżFH DQG SURJUDP space  in  the  Middlebury  area.  This  space  will  house  up  to  10  staff  and  require  on-­site  parking  for  a  minimum  of  15  cars.   Preference  shall  be  given  to  sites  located  within  downtown  areas.   All  questions  re:  this  advertisement  should  be  directed  to: Allen  Palmer Property  Management  Specialist #4  Governor  Aiken  Ave. Montpelier,  VT  05633-­7001 802-­828-­1424   Responses  should  be  received  no  later  than  3:00  p.m.  on  Wednesday  December  18,  2013  by:  BGS  Property  Management #4  Governor  Aiken  Ave. Montpelier,  VT  05633-­7001 Attention:Allen  Palmer/Middlebury  DOC   11/18

TRANSLATOR W258AW NOTICE OF FILING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO

Vermont  Public  Radio,  licensee  of  FM  Translator  Station  W258AW,  operating  on  Channel  258  (99.5  MHz)  with  0.038  kw  effective  radiated  power,  and  serving  Middlebury,  VT  from  a  transmitter  site  lo-­ cated  at  44°  0â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  25â&#x20AC;?  North  Latitude,  73°  10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;   40â&#x20AC;?   West  Longitude,  gives  notice  that  on  or  about  December  2,  2013,  it  ¿OHG DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ )&& )RUP 6

for  renewal  of  license  with  the  Federal  Communications  Commission.   W258AW  rebroadcasts  the  signal  of  WVPS,  operating  on  Channel  300  (107.9  MHz),  licensed  to  Burlington,  VT. Individuals  who  wish  to  advise  the  FCC  of  facts  relating  to  our  renewal  applica-­ tion  and  to  whether  this  station  has  oper-­ DWHG LQ WKH SXEOLF LQWHUHVW VKRXOG ¿OH FRP-­ ments  and  petitions  with  the  Commission  by  March  3,  2014.

Further  information  concerning  the  Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  broadcast  license  renewal  process  may  be  obtained  from  the  FCC,  Washington,  D.C.   20554.

12/16

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY TREE WARDEN

The  Town  of  Middlebury  is  seeking  volunteers  to  serve  as  Tree  Warden.   If  you  are  interested  in  this  position,  please  submit  a  letter  of  interest  to  WKH 7RZQ 0DQDJHUœV 2I¿FH 0DLQ Street,  Middlebury,  no  later  than  Friday,  'HFHPEHU ,I \RX ZRXOG OLNH WR ¿QG RXW PRUH DERXW DQ\ RI WKHVH SRVLWLRQV SOHDVH FRQWDFW XV DW ([W

NORTHLANDS JOB CORPS CENTER REQUEST FOR QUOTE

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TRANSLATOR W237BF NOTICE OF FILING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO

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COUNTY OF ADDISON Preliminary Budget Meeting Notice

AN INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE  The  Assistant  Judges  of  Addison  County  invite  the  public  to  a  meeting  to  discuss  the  preliminary  proposed  county  budget  for  2014-­ 2015  (July  1,  2014  -­  June  30,  2015).  This  meeting  will  not  take  the  place  of  the  Annual  Meeting,  which  will  be  held  in  January  2014,  but  will  allow  for  public  participation  in  the  preliminary  budget  process.  The  meeting  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  December  19,  2013  at  9AM  at  the  Judge  Frank  Mahady  Courthouse  in  Middlebury,  VT.  Francis  G.  Broughton,  Assistant  Judge Margaret  E.  Gossens,  Assistant  Judge   11/21,  28,  12/5,  12,  16

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Knowing  he  had  the  skills  to  do  the  work,  Heitkamp  purchased  $1,700  worth  of  materials  and  set  to  work  at  WKH HQG RI 6HSWHPEHU +H ¿UVW VHDOHG XS DQ\ DLU OHDNV KH FRXOG ¿QG LQ WKH basement  and  attic.  He  insulated  the  inside  of  the  basement  walls  two  feet  down  from  the  top  of  the  wall  us-­ ing  an  ingenious  method  to  hold  the  rigid  insulation  board  in  place.  He  then  insulated  the  parts  of  the  attic  ZKHUH WKH ¿EHUJODVV LQVXODWLRQ KDG shifted  or  was  non-­existent.  He  also  insulated  his  hot  water  heater,  water  pipes,  attic  hatch  and  cellar  door.

Heitkamp  completed  the  work  the  ¿UVW ZHHN RI 1RYHPEHU DQG FDOOHG his  energy  auditor  back  for  a  test-­out. Â

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within  its  building  for  some  festival  parking  lot.  Organizers  are  pleased  (Continued  from  Page  1) with  the  on-­site  parking  possibili-­ and  voted  unanimously  to  accept  activities,  too. )HVWLYDO RUJDQL]HUV VSHFLÂżFDOO\ ties  and  will  encourage  festival  at-­ the  proposal,  as  submitted,â&#x20AC;?  ID-­4  Chairwoman  Ruth  Hardy  said  on  asked  to  use  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;warming  hutâ&#x20AC;?  tendees  (who  will  be  driving)  to  and  an  area  south  of  it  also  use  lots  at  the  nearby  county  Tuesday.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  excit-­ at  the  recreation  park  courthouse  and  municipal  pool  for  ed  to  have  this  partner-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The board on  which  to  erect  the  nighttime  shows. ship.â&#x20AC;? was very 40-­foot-­by-­60-­foot  tent  The  festival  board  will  provide  Andrews  was  also  supportive and  stage  for  perform-­ overnight,  paid  security  to  monitor  pleased  about  the  agree-­ ers.  As  usual,  specta-­ the  site  throughout  the  festival. ment  for  the  festival,  and voted tors  will  bring  their  own  Andrews  said  that  while  the  rec-­ which  next  year  will  take  unanimously chairs  and  blankets.

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Ruth Hardy installation  of  an  outlet  dents  have,  in  the  past,  been  walked  for  an  electrical  stove  to  kid-­friendly,  mid-­day  festival  en-­ Work  is  scheduled  to  (an  expense  to  be  cov-­ tertainment  at  the  green. begin  next  spring  on  re-­ Andrews  said  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  possible  per-­ placement  of  the  Main  Street  and  ered  by  the  festival).  Two  portable  Merchants  Row  overpasses,  which  toilets  will  be  placed  on  site,  one  of  mission  will  be  sought  to  hold  the  are  deteriorating.  Plans  call  for  the  which  will  be  accessible  to  disabled  festival  again  at  the  recreation  park  in  2015,  depending  on  the  duration  spans  to  be  replaced  with  a  concrete  persons.  On  Saturday,  July  12,  the  festi-­ of  work  on  the  overpasses. tunnel.  The  tunnel  construction  Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  would  allow  enough  clearance  for  val  street  dance  will  be  held  in  the  double-­stack  rail  cars  while  giving  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  johnf@addisonindependent.com. the  downtown  some  extra  surface  DUHD E\ ÂżOOLQJ LQ WKH VSDFH EHWZHHQ December 16 Triangle  Park  and  the  town  green.

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Everything

DOG WASH TOKENS

and

JOHN DEERE Clothing!

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any one of our great selection of

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Cannot be combined with any other discount, in-store offer or coupon.

Cannot be combined with any other discount, in-store offer or coupon.

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while supplies last

Cannot be combined with any other discount, in-store offer or coupon.

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$100 or more

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