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Neil Gruber has left Helen Porter, where he has worked for years to help seniors. See Page 11A.

More than 100 people raised money for United Way by spinning for dollars. See Page 2A.

$ 3DQWKHU ZRPHQ¡V KRRS WHDP Ànally seeing all its roster available won two of three. See Page 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 3

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

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30 Pages

Weybridge to welcome new leaders

VUHS  board  OKs  3%  overall  hike  in  budget  proposal

Veteran  selectmen  James,  Smith  to  retire

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Selectboard posts spur much interest

Multiple candidates have surfaced for three Middlebury vacancies

Ferrisburgh school board seeks 11% hike

Warm  up MEMBERS  OF  THE  Middlebury  College  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  squash  team  warm  up  before  the  start  of  their  match  against  Amherst  Tuesday  afternoon.  The  squash  team  has  a  brand  new  facility  with  nine  courts  attached  to  the  back  of  Chip  Kenyon  Arena.

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By the way The  Friends  of  Panther  Hock-­ ey  are  asking  fans  who  come  to  watch  the  Middlebury  College  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hockey  team  take  on  rival  Plattsburgh  this  Friday  to  wear  something  white.  This  will  be  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;white-­outâ&#x20AC;?  game.  If  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  look  good  in  white  (who  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t?)  then  bring  something  white  to  wave.  (See  By  the  way,  Page  17A)

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  16,  2014

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Selectman  threatens  to  quit Street  sand  did  pass  the  specs  other  than  the  load  in  question,â&#x20AC;?  Forbes  added.

Forbes  joined  his  colleagues  at  the  Tuesday  evening  selectboard  meet-­ By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middlebury  ing  and  did  not  mention  the  contro-­ Selectman  Travis  Forbes  threatened  versy.

It  was  on  Sept.  8,  2013,  that  Case  to  resign  from  his  position  late  last  week  after  leveling  a  breach-­of-­con-­ Street  Redi-­Mix  won  the  bid  to  sup-­ tract  complaint  against  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ply  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  road  sand  this  winter.  Public  Works  Department.  Forbes  Forbes  recused  himself  from  the  vote  DOOHJHG WKDW GHSDUWPHQW RIÂżFLDOV on  that  bid  award.  The  company  pre-­ improperly  rejected  road  sand  from  vailed  with  a  low  bid  of  $7.25  per  the  Forbes  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  company  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  ton  for  what  Forbes  said  was  a  vol-­ Case  Street  Redi-­Mix  Inc.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  ume  of  3,000  tons.  He  maintained  instead  ordered  product  from  a  dif-­ the  company  has  a  contract  with  ferent  company,  in  spite  of  the  fact  the  town  that  called  for  half  the  to-­ that  Case  Street  Redi-­Mix  had  won  tal  sand  to  be  delivered  to  the  public  the  bid  to  supply  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sand  this  works  stockpiles  by  late  November/ early  December,  with  the  winter. balance  brought  in  upon  Forbes  outlined  this  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is time and  other  public  works-­ for things to the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  request.

Forbes,  in  his  Jan.  10  related  concerns  in  a  Jan.  letter,  said  Case  Street  10  letter  to  fellow  select-­ change for Red-­Mix  began  hauling  board  members  and  town  the bettersand  on  Nov.  7  and  was  staff.  In  that  letter,  he  re-­ ment of our about  half-­done  with  its  quested  the  resignation  of  town and deliveries  on  Dec.  10.

Middlebury  Director  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;On  Dec.  24,  2013,  Operations  Dan  Werner  job environCase  Street  began  to  haul  â&#x20AC;&#x153;or  I  will  be  writing  a  let-­ ment of the again  as  the  sand  pile  ter  of  resignation  due  to  valuable was  being  used  rapidly,â&#x20AC;?  the  events  that  unfolded  public works Forbes  stated  in  his  letter.  today.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;After  hauling  in  only  But  Forbes  had  appar-­ crew.â&#x20AC;? ently  backed  off  from  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Travis Forbes one  load  that  day,  Dan  Werner  requested  that  we  his  resignation  threat  as  the  Addison  Independent  went  to  stop  hauling  because  no  one  would  press  on  Wednesday.  Town  Manager  be  around  to  push  the  pile  over.  He  .DWKOHHQ 5DPVD\ FRQÂżUPHG WKDW VKH said  he  would  call  when  they  were  DQG RWKHU PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFLDOV PHW ready  for  more  sand.  Today  (Jan.  with  Forbes  on  Tuesday  afternoon  in  10)  we  drove  up  to  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pile  RI VDQG WR ÂżQG WKDW - 3 &DUUDUDÂśV ZDV an  effort  to  resolve  the  dispute. Âł7RZQ RIÂżFLDOV DQG UHSUHVHQWD-­ hauling  sand  into  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stock-­ tives  of  Case  Street  Redi-­Mix  met  pile.  Upon  confronting  Dan  Wer-­ yesterday  to  discuss  improving  com-­ ner  to  see  why  this  was,  he  had  no  munication  between  the  town  and  good  reason  other  than  our  sand  just  the  contractor  during  the  remainder  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  working  right  now.â&#x20AC;?

Forbes  claimed  the  sand  met  the  of  the  contract  term  and  also  dis-­ cussed  testing  protocols  for  winter  WRZQÂśV VSHFLÂżFDWLRQV DQG WKDW SXEOLF VDQG DQG WKH GHOLYHU\ RI QRWLÂżFDWLRQV ZRUNV RIÂżFLDOV VKRXOG KDYH FDOOHG under  the  terms  of  contract  between  Case  Street  to  help  solve  the  alleged  the  town  and  Case  Street  Redi-­Mix,â&#x20AC;?  sand  problem,  instead  of  ordering  Ramsay  said,  through  a  written  sand  from  a  different  company.

Ramsay  said  public  works  of-­ statement,  about  the  outcome  of  the  ¿FLDOV ZHUH FRQFHUQHG WKDW WKH SDU-­ meeting.

The  Independent  was  able  to  reach  ticular  delivery  of  Case  Street  sand  Forbes  on  Tuesday  before  that  meet-­ PLJKW KDYH EHHQ WRR ÂżQH WR EH HIIHF-­ ing,  and  received  an  emailed  state-­ tive  on  the  roads.  She  conceded  the  ment  on  Wednesday  afternoon  in  town  should  have  handled  the  matter  which  he  noted  that  testing  and  no-­ differently  and  added  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Case  Street  WLÂżFDWLRQV VKRXOG DOVR DSSO\ WR ÂłDOO has  provided  the  town  quality  sand  other  contractors  moving  forward  before,  without  incident.â&#x20AC;?  Dale  Hazard,  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  highway  with  new  contracts.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  should  also  be  noted  that  Case  superintendent,  wrote  a  memo  voic-­

Forbes  upset  over  rejection  of  sand

ing  concerns  about  the  sand  delivery  in  question  and  noted  the  subsequent  request  for  500  tons  of  sand  from  Carrara  to  make  up  for  it.

The  sand  issue  was  but  one  of  sev-­ eral  concerns  that  Forbes  said  he  has  had  about  the  operation  of  the  Public  Works  Department.  In  his  letter  and  during  a  Tuesday  telephone  inter-­ view  with  the  Addison  Independent,  he  alleged  that  several  public  works  HPSOR\HHV DUH GLVVDWLVÂżHG E\ WKH way  the  department  is  being  run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  morale  is  gone  there,â&#x20AC;?  said  Forbes,  a  member  of  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pub-­ lic  works  subcommittee  who  said  he  routinely  speaks  with  workers  of  that  department.  He  said  some  employ-­ ees  have  likened  their  jobs  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;going  to  prisonâ&#x20AC;?  rather  than  to  a  vocation  they  enjoy.

Forbes  added  he  has  been  frustrat-­ ed  that  his  suggested  improvements  to  public  works  functions  have  been  â&#x20AC;&#x153;just  brushed  off  to  the  side.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  time  for  things  to  change  for  the  betterment  of  our  town  and  job  environment  of  the  valuable  public  works  crew,â&#x20AC;?  Forbes  concluded  in  his  letter.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  feel  for  them,  having  to  work  in  such  a  hostile,  unprofes-­ sional  environment,  we  are  lucky  to  have  them  and  their  knowledge.  They  should  be  able  to  enjoy  their  jobs.  A  happy  employee  is  a  produc-­ tive  employee.â&#x20AC;?

The  Independent  contacted  Wer-­ ner  on  Monday  to  get  his  reaction  to  Forbesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  letter.  Werner  said  he  was  not  at  liberty  at  this  time  to  respond  to  the  allegations.

Forbesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  threat  to  resign  comes  two  weeks  after  Selectman  Victor  Nuovo  stepped  down  on  Jan.  2  after  contest-­ LQJ WKH VHFRQG RI WZR FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQ-­ terest  complaints  that  had  been  lev-­ eled  against  him  by  several  citizens  who  questioned  his  ability  to  discuss  or  vote  on  a  proposed  real  estate  deal  with  Middlebury  College  related  to  QHZ PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFHV DQG D UHFUH-­ ation  center.

Meanwhile,  ID-­4   board  Chairman  Ruth  Hardy  recently  resigned  from  ICE  BUILDS  UP  along  the  shores  of  Otter  Creek  in  Weybridge  Wednesday  morning  after  warm  weath-­ WKH 7RZQ 2IÂżFHV DQG 5HFUHDWLRQ er  and  rain  broke  up  the  ice. facilities  Steering  Committee  and  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok  an-­ nounced  she  would  step  down  from  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parks  and  Recreation  &RPPLWWHH %RWK RIÂżFLDOV VDLG WKHLU resignations  were  based  on  concerns  about  the  current  process  in  siting  By  ZACH  DESPART morning.  When  he  went  downstairs  several  gas  cans  were  taken  from  WKH QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG UHFUHDWLRQ MONKTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vermont  State  and  turned  on  the  lights,  Pugliese  the  garage. facility.

Police  are  investigating  a  rash  of  said,  he  heard  a  male  voice  that  he  -RHO 3URYRQFKD VDLG KLV ¿DQFpH thefts  in  the  early  hours  of  Jan.  13  believed  was  coming  from  outside  who  was  preparing  to  leave  for  that  targeted  both  homes  and  ve-­ the  home.  Pugliese  called  911  and  work  at  around  5  a.m.,  found  the  hicles  across  two  counties.

DQ RIÂżFHU IURP WKH 6KHOEXUQH 3R-­ doors  of  their  car  were  open,  and  Police  believe  the  three  burglar-­ lice  Department  responded.  The  the  contents  of  the  glove  compart-­ schedule  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  barring  a  special  meeting  homeowner  said  he  be-­ ment  askew. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;   the  selectboard  must  solicit  ap-­ LHV DQG ÂżYH ODUFHQLHV WKDW occurred  in  the  towns  of  lieved  the  family  dog  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  surprises  me  was  that  plicants  who  will  be  reviewed  at  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Charlotte  and  Monkton  scared  the  perpetrator(s)  I  thought  the  bright  light  in  front  panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  next  gathering,  on  Jan.  28.  surprises are  related.  off. that  was  on  all  night  would  deter  The  board  would  then  vote  on  an  in-­ The  thefts  in  Monk-­ me was that In  the  morning,  Pug-­ them,â&#x20AC;?  said  Provoncha,  a  Monkton  terim  colleague  at  its  Feb.  11  meeting,  at  which  time  the  appointee  could  im-­ ton  occurred  on  Pond  I thought the liese  discovered  that  a  resident. window  in  the  garage  John  Lavallee  of  Parks  Hulburt  mediately  join  the  board.  After  what  Road,  Boro  Hill  Road,  bright light Parks  Hulburt  Road  and  had  been  broken,  and  Road  in  Monkton  said  he  received  would  amount  to  a  metaphorical  cup  in front that the  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  vehicles  a  call  about  the  burglaries  from  his  of  coffee  as  a  selectperson,  the  ap-­ Old  Stage  Road.  The  Charlotte  burglary  took  in  the  garage  had  been  neighbor  early  Monday  morning.  was on all pointee  would  step  down  on  March  4. place  on  Prindle  Road.  through.  Lavallee  then  searched  his  own  Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok  noted  night would rummaged  An  unknown  number  Also  missing  was  a  bag  vehicle,  and  discovered  that  the  there  could  be  no  takers  for  the  in-­ deter them.â&#x20AC;? belonging  o  Puglieseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Tom-­Tom  navigational  device  was  terim  stint,  in  which  case  the  board  of  thieves  stole  change  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joel daughter,  which  had  missing.  would  have  to  operate  with  its  current  from  unlocked  cars,  a  Provoncha been  inside  the  home  on  Vermont  State  Police  urge  resi-­ six  members  and  hope  there  will  be  Sirius  satellite  radio,  a  childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  school  bag  and  the  kitchen  table.  Pug-­ dents  to  lock  their  vehicles  and  no  3-­3  votes.

Anyone  interested  in  applying  for  several  5-­gallon  cans  of  fuel,  po-­ liese  said  he  found  the  contents  of  homes  to  prevent  such  thefts.  Any-­ the  bag,  none  of  which  were  of  any  one  with  information  on  any  of  the  post  may  submit  a  letter  of  inter-­ lice  said.

Police  recovered  two  of  the  great  value,  strewn  across  the  road  these  incidents  is  asked  to  call  the  est  to  the  Middlebury  Selectboard,  5-­gallon  cans  in  a  wooded  area  off  for  several  hundred  feet. state  police  barracks  in  New  Ha-­ c/o  Town  Manager  Kathleen  Ramsay,  Patricia  Kimball  of  Monkton  ven  (388-­4949)  or  Williston  (878-­ 94  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.  Pond  Road  in  Monkton.  Sebastian  Pugliese  said  his  fam-­ said  her  husband  discovered  that  7111).  Information  can  also  be  sub-­ Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  LO\ ZDV DVOHHS RQ WKH VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU someone  had  broken  into  the  cou-­ mitted  anonymously  at  www.vtips. johnf@addisonindependent.com. of  their  Charlotte  home  when  he  pleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  locked  garage  and  ransacked  info  or  by  texting  â&#x20AC;&#x153;CRIMESâ&#x20AC;?  to  heard  his  dog  barking  â&#x20AC;&#x153;an  unusual  the  vehicle  inside.  Kimball  said  keyword  â&#x20AC;&#x153;VTIPS.â&#x20AC;? barkâ&#x20AC;?  around  2:30  a.m.  on  Monday  $48  worth  of  car  wash  tokens  and Â

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Middlebury  seeks  interim  leader By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Wanted:  A  community-­minded  citizen  with  no  long-­term  political  ambitions  will-­ ing  to  serve  a  three-­week  stint  on  the  Middlebury  selectboard  that  will  end  on  Town  Meeting  Day,  March  4.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  essentially  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;want  adâ&#x20AC;?  the  town  has  put  out  for  a  prospec-­ tive  interim  selectboard  member  to  ¿OO D VSRW YDFDWHG RQ -DQ E\ 9LF-­ tor  Nuovo.  Nuovo  resigned  from  the  board,  saying  he  believed  his  pres-­ ence  on  the  panel  was  becoming  a  GLVWUDFWLRQ LQ OLJKW RI VRPH FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW of-­interest  complaints  that  had  been  leveled  against  him  in  recent  weeks.  Those  complaints  argued  that  Nuovo  should  not  vote  on,  or  discuss,  aspects  of  a  proposed  town-­gown  deal  that  would  culminate  in  a  new  municipal  building  and  recreation  center.  Nuovo  is  a  retired  professor  of  philosophy  at  Middlebury  College.

With  Town  Meeting  Day  just  around  the  corner,  the  selectboard  considered  leaving  Nuovoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  position  vacant  until  March  4,  at  which  time  candidates  will  be  able  to  run  for  the  remaining  year  on  his  term.  But  after  receiving  legal  advice  and  consider-­ ing  the  prospect  of  some  3-­3  stale-­ mate  votes  in  the  weeks  ahead,  the  board  on  Tuesday  agreed  to  pursue  an  interim  appointment.

7KDW VDLG WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV ZDQW WR make  sure  that  their  pick  is  not  made  from  anyone  seeking  to  run  for  the  se-­ lectboard  this  year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  would  imply  an  endorsement,â&#x20AC;?  Selectman  Craig  Bingham  said  of  the  effect  of  assigning  the  interim  job  to  someone  planning  to  be  on  the  2014  ballot.

At  the  same  time,  board  members  are  concerned  that  the  brevity  of  the  term  might  dissuade  prospective  can-­ didates  from  applying.  By  statute  and Â

New  session,  same  old  story  on  farm  bill By  ZACH  DESPART WASHINGTON,  D.C.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  After  re-­ convening  for  the  new  session,  law-­ makers  in  Washington,  D.C.,  have  found  themselves  again  gridlocked  over  a  new  federal  farm  bill.  When  Congress  got  back  to  busi-­ ness  Jan.  6,  some  members  expressed  a  belief  that  a  new  bill  could  be  sent  to  President  Obama  before  the  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  Day  break.  But  those  hopes  were  dashed  as  a  new  bill  will  not  make  it  out  of  the  41-­member  con-­ IHUHQFH FRPPLWWHH WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRUV RI WKH House  and  Senate  before  members  head  home  at  the  end  of  this  week.

Both  the  Senate  and  House  of  Rep-­ resentatives  will  be  in  recess  for  the  entire  fourth  week  of  January.

Sen.  Patrick  Leahy,  D-­Vt.,  spoke  IURP WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU RI WKH 6HQDWH -DQ LQ support  of  the  bill,  which  will  affect  both  farmers  and  consumers  in  Ver-­ mont.  He  urged  his  colleagues  to  pass  a  bill  without  further  delay.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  farm  bill  remains  as  one  of  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  top  legislative  priorities,â&#x20AC;?  Leahy  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yet  it  has  languished  in  Congressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inbox.â&#x20AC;?

Leahy,  who  has  worked  on  seven  farm  bills  during  his  39  years  in  the  Senate,  is  the  most  senior  member  of  the  Senate  and  a  member  of  the  farm  bill  conference  committee.

The  farm  bill  sets  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  food  and  nutrition  policy.  First  created  by  Congress  in  1933,  the  farm  bill  is  WUDGLWLRQDOO\ SDVVHG HYHU\ ÂżYH \HDUV

The  last  farm  bill  was  passed  in  2008.  After  an  extension,  the  provisions  of  the  bill  expired  at  the  end  of  2013.  In  the  absence  of  a  new  farm  bill  and  the  expiration  of  the  2008  law,  the  USDA  has  reverted  to  a  1949  statute  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  last  time  a  permanent  farm  bill  was  passed.  That  legislation  mandates  that  the  federal  government  purchase  milk  at  around  $40  per  hun-­ dredweight  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  nearly  double  the  cur-­ rent  market  price  of  around  $20.50  per  hundredweight.

This  change  could,  in  turn,  cause  a  spike  in  milk  prices  to  the  consumer.  So  far  this  has  not  happened,  as  U.S.  Agriculture  Secretary  Tom  Vilsack  has  directed  his  department  to  delay Â

implementation  of  the  law.  However,  if  Congress  does  not  pass  a  new  bill  by  the  end  of  this  month,  it  is  unclear  how  long  the  USDA  can  hold  off  en-­ forcing  the  1949  statutes.

Vilsack  on  Monday  told  the  Ameri-­ can  Farm  Bureau  Federation  that  he  would  not  focus  on  enforcing  the  old  law  until  it  became  clear  Congress  would  not  get  a  farm  bill  passed  soon. ,Q KLV Ă&#x20AC;RRU VSHHFK /HDK\ QRWHG WKDW WKH IDUP ELOO ÂżUVW H[SLUHG 460  days  ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No  farm  bill  is  easy,  and  no  farm  bill  is  perfect,â&#x20AC;?  Leahy  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  to  ¿QDOL]H D IDUP ELOO WKH 6HQDWH DQG House  must  work  together  to  reach  bipartisan  agreement.â&#x20AC;?

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Letters to the Editor Vermont  should  take  stand,  pass  GMO  labeling  law :K\ GR ZH QHHG WR SDVV D *02 JHQHWLFDOO\ PRGL¿HG RUJDQLVP IRRG labeling  bill  in  Vermont?  The  Food  and  Drug  Administration  (FDA)  has  GHWHUPLQHG WKDW *02 FURSV VKRXOG not  be  considered  as  different  from  traditionally  bred  crops.  The  FDA  has  not  required  independent  safety  WHVWV RI *02 FURSV WR EDFN XS WKHVH claims.  Safety  studies  in  this  country  are  being  conducted  by  the  biotech  FRPSDQLHV WKDW SURGXFH WKH *02 seeds.  However,  a  growing  number  of  internationally  published  studies  LQGLFDWH WKDW WKHUH PD\ EH VLJQL¿-­ cant  health  and  environmental  risks  associated  with  the  production  and  FRQVXPSWLRQ RI *02 IRRGV +HUH LV D OLQN WR RQH (XURSHDQ VWXG\ http:// bit.ly/1dNkqn5.

7KH PDLQ *02 FURSV JURZQ in  the  United  States  are  corn,  soy,  FDQROD FRWWRQ DQG VXJDU EHHWV 2YHU 90  percent  of  these  crops  by  acreage  DUH QRZ *02 2WKHU FURSV WKDW FDQ EH *02 LQFOXGH DOIDOID VZHHW FRUQ papaya,  zucchini  and  summer  squash.  *02 VDOPRQ KDV EHHQ GHYHORSHG and  is  on  the  brink  of  being  approved.  3URFHVVHG IRRG FRQWDLQV *02 LQJUH-­ dients  that  are  not  obvious  because  they  are  hidden  among  other  ingredi-­

ents  and  some  are  not  clearly  listed  on  a  label  as  coming  from  a  certain  crop.  Most  meat,  eggs  and  dairy  products  DOVR FRQWDLQ *02V EHFDXVH IDUP animals  are  generally  raised  on  soy,  corn  and  alfalfa,  unless  they  are  given  organic  feed. %LRWHFK FRPSDQLHV DQG WKH Grocery  Manufacturers  Association  (GMA)  have  spent  $70  million  in  the  last  two  years  against  ballot  initia-­ WLYHV IRU *02 ODEHOLQJ LQ &DOLIRUQLD and  Washington  State,  which  lost  by  only  51-­49  percent  in  both  states.  More  than  60  countries  mandate  the  labeling  of  genetically  engineered  IRRGV %XW WKHUH LV QR SROLWLFDO ZLOO LQ WKLV FRXQWU\ WR ODEHO *02 IRRGV because  of  the  pressure  that  politi-­ cians  are  receiving  from  corporate  agribusiness  and  the  GMA.  That  is  why  citizens  in  individual  states  are  ZRUNLQJ WR SDVV *02 IRRG ODEHOLQJ laws.

In  some  great  news  on  Jan.  2,  General  Mills,  a  member  of  the  *0$ DQG VXSSRUWHU RI *02 FURSV announced  that  their  signature  cereal,  Cheerios,  is  now  â&#x20AC;&#x153;not  made  with  ge-­ QHWLFDOO\ PRGLÂżHG LQJUHGLHQWV ´ 7KH\ KDYH VRXUFHG QRQ *02 FRUQ DQG sugar  for  Cheerios.  They  are  not  re-­

PRYLQJ *02 LQJUHGLHQWV IURP WKHLU other  cereals  at  this  time.  General  0LOOV VWDQGV E\ LWV VXSSRUW IRU *02 ingredients,  even  though  they  have  PDGH &KHHULRV QRQ *02 EHFDXVH they  think  consumers  will  embrace  it.  Citizen  lobbying  and  activism  are  having  an  effect  in  the  marketplace.

The  Vermont  House  of  Represen-­ tatives  passed  the  Vermont  Right  to  .QRZ *HQHWLFDOO\ (QJLQHHUHG )RRG Act  in  the  2013  legislative  session.  It  is  now  up  to  the  Vermont  Senate  to  pass  this  legislation.  Citizens  in  Ad-­ dison  County  need  to  be  in  touch  with  their  state  senators,  Claire  Ayer  and  &KULV %UD\ DQG OHW WKHP NQRZ ZK\ this  is  so  important  to  pass  the  legisla-­ tion  this  year  and  why  they  need  to  be  courageous  enough  to  take  a  stand  against  the  biotech  companies  and  the  Grocery  Manufacturers  Association.  $OVR WKHUH LV D *02 ODEHOLQJ OREE\ day  in  Montpelier  on  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  from  noon  until  5  p.m.  Informa-­ tion  can  be  found  at  vtrighttoknow. org.

Matthew  Ennis Winooski Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  The  letter  writer  lived  in  Addison  County  for  23  years  and  still  has  strong  ties  to  the  county.

It  was  wonderful  to  see  the  listing  of  the  athletic  triumphs  in  the  Jan.  6  edition  of  the  Addison  Independent  sports  section.  The  composition  of  HDFK WHDP UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWV WKH GLYHUVLW\ RI the  student  body,  and  a  commitment  to  work  together  to  achieve  both  personal  and  group  excellence.

6RPH WHDPV IDFH GLIÂżFXOW FKDO-­ lenges  and  still,  unbelievably,  over-­ come  them.  The  Mount  Abraham  YDUVLW\ ÂżHOG KRFNH\ WHDP H[SHUL-­ enced  an  excruciating  loss,  early  in  the  season,  of  a  player  who  had Â

been  dedicated  to  the  team  in  junior  high  and  high  school.  Her  absence  marked  the  season.  The  team  carried  her  with  them,  and  when  they  won  the  Division  II  State  Championship,  the  tears  of  celebration  were  for  her  as  well.

It  was  unfortunate  that  the  2013  0RXQW $EUDKDP ¿HOG KRFNH\ WHDP was  omitted  from  the  list  of  state  championship  teams.  They  deserved  that  recognition  with  all  the  others.

Lucy  Pellegrini Bristol

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  right,  we  blew  LW 2XU DSRORJLHV WR WKH (DJOH ÂżHOG hockey  players,  coaches  and  fans  for  not  mentioning  their  victory  over  previously  undefeated  Rice  in  the  Di-­ vision  II  championship  game.  Given  the  tragic  loss  of  team  member  Ol-­ ivia  Scott  during  the  season  and  the  Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  fortitude  in  continuing  unde-­ feated  after  that  makes  our  omission  RI 0RXQW $EH ÂżHOG KRFNH\ IURP RXU list  of  champions  in  the  Top  10  sto-­ ries  of  the  year  all  the  more  regret-­ table.

Pipeline  should  not  run  through  protected  wetlands Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  wanting  to  comment  for  quite  some  time  on  the  pro-­ posed  natural  gas  pipeline.  We  own  a  300-­acre  farm  that  includes  100  acres  of  the  Cornwall  Swamp,  which  is  designated  wetlands.  2YHU WKH \HDUV ZKHQ PDNLQJ DQ\ farm-­related  improvements  to  our  land,  we  have  had  to  abide  by  the  rules  of  wetland  management  as  well  as  making  sure  we  are  not  infringing  on  any  archaeologically Â

important  Native  American  sites.  The  Cornwall  Swamp  is  part  of  the  largest  and  most  biologi-­ cally  diverse  wetland  complex  in  1HZ (QJODQG ,W ZDV GHVLJQDWHG D 1DWLRQDO 1DWXUDO /DQGPDUN E\ the  U.S.  National  Park  Service  in  1974.  The  Nature  Conservancy  has  been  helping  the  state  of  Vermont  acquire  portions  of  the  Cornwall  Swamp  Wildlife  Management  Area.  The  Conservancy  is  working  hard Â

to  restore  portions  of  the  swamp  complex.

Why  is  the  natural  gas  pipeline  not  being  held  to  these  very  same  standards?  Hmmmm,  something  about  this  does  not  sit  right.  (YLGHQWO\ SROLWLFV DQG FRUSRUDWH money  allow  for  the  application  of  a  different  set  of  rules  and  stan-­ dards.   Barbara  Kaiser Cornwall

Raymond

utes.  Hey,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  in  the  zone  right  (Continued  from  Page  4A) GHU WKH FRXFK ² DOO EHFDXVH , IRUJRW now.  Can  you  feel  the  burn? /HWÂśV IDFH LW $WWHPSWLQJ WR WUDFN VRPHWKLQJ RU FDQÂśW ÂżQG P\ NH\V Similarly,  I  have  opted  not  to  track  every  calorie  and  every  activity  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;quietly  watching  TV  while  lying  time  consuming  and  full  of  guess-­ downâ&#x20AC;?  (the  fact  that  this  is  actually  ZRUN %XW , GRQÂśW FDUH 7KH DSS KDV in  the  database  tells  you  a  lot  about  inspired  me  to  be  mindful  of  my  , ZDV JUDWLÂżHG WR UHDG -RDQ (OOLVÂśV charactersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  total  lack  of  decency  or  who  have  seen  it  feel  the  same).  It  the  state  of  Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health),  but  food  intake  and  workouts,  and  I  review  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Wolf  of  Wall  Streetâ&#x20AC;?  conscience,  and  the  constant  display  LV DSSDOOLQJ WR WKLQN -RUGDQ %HOIRUW the  app  says  it  burns  35  calories  for  needed  that. and  agree  entirely  with  her  com-­ of  greed,  obscenity,  nudity  and  was  a  real  person  and  this  was  based  every  grueling  half  hour.  Reading  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  myself  measuring  my  ments  on  what  a  disgusting  display  simulated  sex.  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  imagine  how  on  his  real  story  (and  that  after  a  will  tick  off  23  calories  in  15  min-­ bananas  and  counting  my  peas  for-­ of  debauchery  and  immorality  this  it  got  past  the  ratings  board  with  minimal  prison  sentence  he  now  movie  is. an  R  rating  (does  the  X  rating  still  lives  in  Southern  California  and  I  was  surprised,  however,  to  see  exist?). makes  a  living  as  an  inspirational  her  take  that  it  was  ultimately  a  I  think  it  may  have  been  car-­ speaker). comedy.  The  three  people  in  front  of  ried,  at  least  initially,  by  the  names  Having  said  all  this,  I  appreciate  me  laughed  aloud  many  times  but  RI 0DUWLQ 6FRUVHVH DQG /HRQDUGR that  the  Marquis  currently  has  three  him  if  he  wanted  to  try  some,  and  he  (Continued  from  Page  4A) no  one  else  in  the  theater  did,  and  DiCaprio  (excellent  in  a  vile  role)  movies  for  people  over  30! in  brown,  red  and  green  writing.  looked  at  me  as  if  I  were  crazy.  neither  did  I.  I  left  halfway  through,  associated  with  it,  but  I  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  Sheila  Khalladeh I  freaked  out.  I  had  been  tweeting  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without  pancakes  or  anything?â&#x20AC;?  no  longer  interested  in  watching  the  recommend  it  to  anyone  (friends  East  Middlebury and  talking  to  my  friends  for  weeks  he  asked,  shocked.  I  nodded  and  un-­ about  how  my  parents  were  bringing  screwed  the  cap  on  the  jug,  tipping  me  real  maple  syrup,  and  they  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  some  back  down  my  own  throat.  I  believe  how  deeply  I  loved  the  deep  passed  it  to  him  and  he  looked  down  DW LW VQLIÂżQJ LW VOLJKWO\ , HQFRXUDJHG amber  goodness.  %HOLHYH LW RU QRW VRPH RI WKHVH him  to  just  try  some  and  he  raised  it  and  lax  oversight,  what  will  happen  We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  fracked  gas,  and  we  (Continued  from  Page  4A) friends  had  never  tasted  real  Ver-­ hesitantly  to  his  lips.  Mike  took  the  to  our  air,  adding  more  methane  to  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  a  pipeline  through  our  mont  syrup,  a  fact  that  blew  my  tiniest  sip  and  I  stared  at  him,  wait-­ created  over  many  years,  and  then  the  already  unsustainable  rising  car-­ WRZQV VWUHDPV IDUPV DQG ÂżHOGV :H PLQG 2QH RI P\ IULHQGV 0LNH IURP ing  for  his  response.  He  took  another  violently  displaced,  with  a  10-­12â&#x20AC;?  bon  parts  per  million?  350  is  safe,  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  any  part  of  this,  despite  Connecticut,  was  intrigued  by  my  sip,  this  one  a  little  longer,  and  hand-­ PHWDO SLSHOLQH ÂżOOHG ZLWK JDV and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  now  at  over  400. all  of  the  blandishments  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;bet-­ infatuation  with  the  syrup.  I  asked  ed  it  back  to  me.  inserted  with  extreme  force,  raping  What  happens  when  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ter,  cheaper,  cleanerâ&#x20AC;?  fracked  gas  the  earth,  changing  the  soil,  the  by  Vermont  Gas.  We  know  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not,  landscape,  our  values,  our  lives  and  an  explosion,  in  Middlebury,  at  Agri-­Mark,  or  Porter  Hospital,  or  DQG ZH DUH QRW ZLOOLQJ WR VDFULÂżFH RXU IXWXUH IRU SURÂżW IRU D VHULHV RI everything  Vermont  stands  for.â&#x20AC;?  The  Canadian  corporations.  Where  is  the  Middlebury  College,  with  people  long-­term  cost  for  us  and  Vermont  Public  Good  in  this?  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Corporate,  hurt,  or  killed,  forced  evacuations  DQG ÂżUHV" 2U LQ %XWWROSK $FUHV" is  ineluctably  devastating.  We  will  not  Public.

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Vermont  is  known  for  our  inde-­ Town  Meetin  Day  is  coming  up  and  the  Addison  Independent  School,  or  MUHS?  There  have  been  We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  this  for  Vermont,  pendence  and  resourcefulness,  our  wants  to  give  everyone  a  chance  to  have  their  voices  heard  in  our  250-­300  gas  explosions  per  year,  this  poisonous  fossil  fuel,  which  small,  interwoven  communities,  letters  forum.  We  encourage  citizens  to  discuss  and  debate  issues  and  that  number  is  increasing  with  contaminates  everything  it  touches,  helping  each  other  and  coming  and  candidates  on  which  they  will  cast  ballots  come  March  4.  To  more  pipelines.  What  happens  here,  with  carcinogens  and  secrecy,  cour-­ together  to  come  up  with  solutions  ensure  that  we  have  room  to  publish  a  letter  to  the  editor  from  any  in  the  middle  of  an  ice  storm,  when  tesy  of  Dick  Cheney  and  Hallibur-­ for  a  sustainable  future.  Vermont-­ local  resident  who  wants  to  share  their  opinion  we  will  limit  each  no  emergency  vehicles  can  even  get  ton.  Millions  of  gallons  of  public  ers  are  creative  people,  resourceful  individual  to  one  letter  of  no  more  than  800  words  on  a  single  to  the  site  of  an  explosion?  Vermont  water  used,  and  polluted,  stolen  by  and  hard-­working,  with  families  topic  during  the  six  weeks  leading  up  to  Town  Meeting  Day. who  have  been  here  for  generations,  will  not  be  immune,  nor  is  our  small  %LJ 2LO DQG *DV GHVWUR\LQJ FRP-­ UXUDO VWDWH SUHSDUHG /RRN DW (Q-­ munities  and  towns,  the  health,  air  working  and  loving  the  land,  vaca-­ and  water  of  people,  farm  animals,  tioners,  college  students  and  faculty,  EULGJHÂśV WUDFN UHFRUG RU ([[RQ0R-­ ELO RU %3 ² LV WKDW ZKDW ZH ZDQW WR wildlife,  forests  and  birds.  The  musicians,  artists,  actors,  writers,  happen  to  Vermont? fracked  gas  pipeline  is  an  injustice,  IDUPHUV DQG Ă&#x20AC;DWODQGHUV ZKR KDYH Where  is  your  conscience,  your  IRU VKRUW WHUP SURÂżW WR LQWHUQDWLRQDO moved  here  because  of  the  ideals  integrity,  Gov.  Shumlin?  What  FRUSRUDWLRQV 6ROG RXW %\ WKH 3XE-­ and  beliefs  that  Vermont  stands  about  your  campaign  promises,  your  OLF 6HUYLFH %RDUG WZR GD\V EHIRUH for:  honesty,  integrity,  prudence,  leadership  towards  a  renewable  Christmas.  Happy  New  Year  indeed. frugality,  and  standing  up  for  what  HQHUJ\ IXWXUH" 2XU RWKHU HOHFWHG %XW ZH WKH SXEOLF DUH QRW GRQH is  right.

RU DSSRLQWHG RIÂżFLDOV" 2XU VHQD-­ We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  to  move  backwards  There  is  no  â&#x20AC;&#x153;better  futureâ&#x20AC;?  with  tors,  and  representatives?  Why  are  by  building  the  biggest  fossil  fossil  fuels.  They  are  killing  us,  fuel  infrastructure  in  50  years  in  and  we  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  survive.  Nor  will  our  you  buying  the  bill  of  goods  being  sold  by  Vermont  Gas/Gaz  MĂŠtro?  Vermont  when  Scotland  is  commit-­ air,  water,  land,  health  or  economy.  Fracked  gas  is  like  coal,  or  tobacco,  ted  to  using  100  percent  renewable  Vermont  tourism  will  change  when  pushed  on  the  public  with  fear  and  energy  by  2020,  and  Germany  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  foliage,  or  skiing,  no  thrives  on  solar  power,  with  50  KXQWLQJ RU ÂżVKLQJ ZKHQ WKH ZRRGV OLHV SURPLVLQJ LWV EHQHÂżWV DQG saying  nothing  of  its  devastation.  percent  ownership  by  the  people,  DUH ÂżOOHG ZLWK GHHU WLFNV WKH ÂżHOGV Why  are  you  turning  a  blind  eye  to  not  corporations.  We  want  to  move  covered  with  poison  parsnip,  the  forward  into  a  clean,  sustain-­ moose  die  off  from  wasting  disease,  the  truth?

Climate  change  is  here,  driven  able  future,  independent,  without  ¿VK GLH RII DQG VRQJELUGV YDQLVK E\ KXPDQV DQG IRVVLO IXHOV /DVW fracked  gas,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;selling  our  souls  for  When  the  sugar  maples  are  gone,  year  was  the  hottest  year  on  record,  a  mess  of  pottage.â&#x20AC;?  We  will  stand  VWUHDPV ÂżOOHG LQ E\ SXUSOH ORRVH-­ and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  gone  through  Irene,  up,  speak  out  for  what  is  right,  and  strife,  lakes  choked  with  milfoil,  just,  and  use  civil  disobedience  to  and  the  seasons  altered  permanently.  severe  thunderstorms,  ice  storms,  Ă&#x20AC;RRGLQJ VQRZ WRUUHQWLDO UDLQV DQG ÂżJKW IRU D VXVWDLQDEOH IXWXUH IRU And  when  the  fossil  fuel  pipeline  now  record  low  temperatures  and  Vermont.  It  is  our  land,  and  our  leaks  methane,  both  at  the  access  FU\RVHLVPV )RU 9HUPRQW ² DQG future  at  stake. point  and  from  the  pipe  (as  they  do  RXU SODQHW ² ZH QHHG FRXUDJHRXV Bethany  Barry  Menkart and  already  have  everywhere  else)  and  honorable  leaders  to  say,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;No.  Cornwall poorly  built,  with  shoddy  materials Â

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wolf  of  Wall  Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  sex,  debauchery  in  bad  taste

ever,  but  at  least  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  learning  to  eyeball  proper  portions.  It  all  comes  GRZQ WR SD\LQJ DWWHQWLRQ ([HUFLVH HDW D UHDVRQDEOH DPRXQW ² LQFOXG-­ ing  a  modest  allowance  for  beer  and  GHVVHUW ² DQG JUDGXDOO\ RYHU WKH course  of  several  months,  drop  a  few  pounds.

Thank  goodness  for  the  app.  I  QHYHU FRXOG KDYH ¿JXUHG WKDW RXW RQ my  own.

Clippings

Letter

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soâ&#x20AC;Ś?â&#x20AC;?  I  prompted  him.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  good,â&#x20AC;?  he  said,  smil-­ ing.  And  I  kid  you  not;Íž  we  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  put  the  syrup  on  anything  except  our  tongues  until  the  last  week  of  school  EHIRUH RXU ZLQWHU EUHDN ZKHQ ZH Âż-­ nally  brought  it  to  the  dining  hall.  I  am  content  in  my  new,  second  home  of  Massachusetts  but  I  am  happy  that  I  will  always  have  Ver-­ mont  and  that  sweet  syrup  waiting  for  me.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  Alex  Munteanu  is  a  January  intern  at  the  Independent.

Letters  to  the  Editor  can  be  found  on  4A,  5A  and  7A. Town  Meeting  Letter  Policy

Real  Estate  and  You by  Ingrid Punderson  Jackson

HOME  IS  WHERE  THE TAX  DEDUCTION  IS. Many  homeowners  are  unaware  that  some  kinds  of  routine  home  maintenance  or  improvements  may  qualify  for  tax  deductions,  exemptions  or  other  exemptions.  Lawn  care  and  snow  removal  are  tax  deductible  for  homeowners  who  use  their  UHVLGHQFH DV D EXVLQHVV RIÂżFH where  professional  clients  visit  regularly.  If  your  residence  ¿WV WKH FULWHULD IRU DSSURYHG â&#x20AC;&#x153;business  use,â&#x20AC;?  your  maintenance  costs  may  be  a  hidden  deduction.  Home  improvements,  including  windows,  fuel  stoves,  storm  doors  and  skylights  qualify  for  deductions  under  most  standard  home  insurance  policies,  so  make  sure  to  keep  all  your  paperwork  from  your  homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  upgrades  for  tax  season.  Window  covering  often  qualify  for  a  tax  deduction,  provided  they  meet  certain  criteria.  When  replacing  blinds  or  GUDSHV ZLWK D ZLQGRZ ÂżOP EHDU LQ PLQG WKDW WKH ÂżOP LWVHOI LV WD[ deductible,  but  the  installation  does  not  qualify  for  a  deduction.  The  same  rule  applies  to  new  URRÂżQJ²LQ RUGHU WR TXDOLI\ IRU a  tax  deduction,  a  new  roof  must  be  for  the  individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  primary  residence,  and  the  deduction  DSSOLHV RQO\ WR WKH URRÂżQJ materials  and  does  not  extend  to  the  roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  installation  cost.  New  insulation  follows  the  same  guideline  for  primary  residence  DQG PDWHULDO RQO\²EXW FDQ net  the  homeowner  up  to  30%  credit.  When  performing  routine  maintenance  or  making  repairs  and  improvements  to  your  home,  consult  your  homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  policy  and  a  tax  professional  to  make  sure  that  you  put  your  upgrades  to  ZRUN ZKHQ LWÂśV WLPH WR ÂżOH WD[HV Ingrid  Punderson  Jackson Real  Estate Â&#x2021; FHOO WROO IUHH www.middvermontrealestate.com

www.addisonindependent.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CHECK IT OUT.

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Emery Pierre Booska, 80, native of Bristol

Ruth Coates, 92, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Ruth  Helen  Wallace  Coates,  92,  passed  away  on  Jan.  10,  2014,  in  her  home  embraced  by  loved  ones.

Ruth  was  born  in  Bristol  on  Sept.  23,  1921,  the  daughter  of  Francis  and  Julia  (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan)  Kilbourn.  She  graduated  from  Bristol  High  School  and  Lasell  Junior  College  where  she  majored  in  merchandising.  Ruth  married  Albert  D.  Wallace  in  December  1943,  and  later  in  1982  married  Hugh  Coates.

Ruth  and  her  first  husband,  Albert  D.  Wallace,  moved  to  St.  Petersburg,  Fla.,  in  1948  where  they  raised  their  three  children.  Ruth  also  worked  in  many  capacities  at  St.  Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hospital  and  doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  offices  as  bookkeeper,  receptionist,  assistant  and  medical  technologist.

She  was  an  accomplished  seam-­ stress  and  knitter  and  loved  to  hook  rugs.  She  adored  her  four  grand-­ daughters  and  spent  time  with  each  teaching  them  skills  in  sewing,  knitting,  bread  baking  and  cook-­ ing.  Ruth  loved  to  serve  others  and  within  that  capacity  she  devel-­ oped  many  enduring  friendships.  Throughout  her  life  she  remained  humble  and  meek  despite  her  many  truly  amazing  accomplishments  and  gifts.

Ruth  is  survived  by  her  son,  Thomas  Wallace  and  his  wife,  Claire  Wallace  of  Bristol;Íž  a  daugh-­ ter,  Martha  Chesley  and  her  husband  Michael  Chesley  of  Bristol;Íž  four  granddaughters:  Kelly  Laliberte  and  her  husband  Lance  Laliberte  and  their  daughters  Tatum  and  Reese;Íž Â

RUTH  HELEN  WALLACE  COATES Piper  Westbrook  and  her  husband  Tyler  Westbrook  and  their  two  sons  Justice  and  Noble;͞  Amy  Chesley-­ Davison  and  her  children  Jackson,  Carly  and  Bridger,  her  husband  Floyd  Davison  and  his  children;͞  Mandy  Chesley-­Park  and  her  husband  Travis  Park  and  their  three  daughters,  Meg,  Delia  and  Jane,  all  of  Bristol;͞  her  cousin  Joan  Kilbourn  Best;͞  a  niece,  Nancy  Perry  Snead;͞  and  nephews  David  and  Todd  Perry.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Hugh  Coates;͞  her  first  husband,  Albert  D.  Wallace;͞  her  precious  daughter  Meg;͞  her  sister  Grace  Perry;͞  and  her  brother  Bill  Kilbourn.

Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  family  would  like  to  extend Â

MILTON,  N.H.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Emery  Pierre  Booska,  80,  of  Milton,  N.H.,  passed  away  on  Jan.  12,  2014.  He  was  born  in  Bristol,  Vt.,  on  Oct.  19,  1933,  the  son  of  Carl  P.  and  Gertrude  A.  (Gebo)  Booska.  Emery  grew  up  in  Orwell,  Vt.,  and  graduated  from  Brandon  High  School,  class  of  1951.  He  went  on  to  earn  a  B.S.  in  Agricultural  Science  from  the  University  of  Vermont  in  1956.  Emery  continued  his  education  at  the  University  of  New  Hampshire  attaining  an  M.S.  in  Agricultural  Education  in  1967.

From  1956  to  1967,  Emery  worked  as  the  Vocational  Agricultural  Instructor,  School  Farm  Manager,  and  Vocational  Programs  Supervisor  at  Alvirne  High  School  in  Hudson,  N.H.  In  1967,  he  moved  his  family  to  'XUKDP 1 + DQG EHJDQ KLV IXOÂżOO-­ ing  career  at  the  University  of  New  Hampshire  (UNH).  While  at  UNH,  Emery  served  and  chaired  numerous  committees.  He  retired  in  2011  as  the  Assistant  Dean  of  Administration  for  the  College  of  Life  Sciences  and  Agriculture.  His  professional  honors  include:  Distinguished  Pink  Triangle  Award,  UNH  Presidential  Award  of  Excellence,  Professional  Administrative  and  Technical  Staff  (PAT)  Outstanding  Service  Award,  and  many  others.  Emery  was  a  lifelong  advocate  for  education  and  all  forms  of  agriculture.  From  1957-­1967,  he  was  the  adviser  for  the  Future  Farmers  of  America  (FFA)  at  Alvirne,  the  beginning  of  his  enduring  involvement  with  this  organization.  He  continued  to  judge Â

a  heartfelt  thank  you  to  those  who  were  so  loving  and  compassionate  in  our  motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  care:  Emily  Rossheim,  Monica  Smith,  Joanna  Tatro,  Patty  Lewis,  Kathy  Laframboise,  Jess  Breault,  Patricia  Highley,  Priscilla  Baker  and  the  Hospice  volunteers,  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  and  those  that  have  reached  out  in  support  to  us.

A  memorial  service  was  held  at  the  Federated  Church  of  Bristol  on  Monday,  Jan.  13,  2014.

In  lieu  of  flowers,  contributions  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  P.O.  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753,  SALISBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Andrew  Ross  or  Hospice  Volunteer  Services,  63  Henderson,  59,  died  Thursday,  0DSOH 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 ¸ Jan.  9,  2014,  at  his  residence  in  Salisbury.

He  was  born  Nov.  15,  1954,  the  son  of  the  late  Henry  H.  and  Dorothy  Mae  (Hurlburt)  Henderson.

He  attended  schools  in  Windsor  one  great-­granddaughter  and  two  and  Vergennes.  He  was  a  graduate  great-­grandsons;͞  and  her  sister,  of  Vergennes  High  School.

Donna  Walter  of  Westfield,  Pa. He  liked  to  travel  and  did  so  She  was  predeceased  by  her  by  working  with  many  traveling  husband,  Joseph  Tomaino;Íž  two  daughters,  Tina  Tomaino  Gourley  and  Bonnie  Tomaino  Kairis;Íž  and  her  sister  Mona  Judd.  A  celebration  of  her  life  will  be  held  at  1  p.m.  on  Saturday,  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Richard  W.  May  31,  2014,  at  the  First  Baptist  Lacher,  97,  of  Middlebury  died  &KXUFK RI )DLU +DYHQ 9W ¸ Monday,  Dec.  30,  2013,  at  his  home  at  the  Lodge  at  Otter  Creek.

Richard  William  Lacher  was  born  May  25,  1916,  in  Chicago,  Ill.,  the  Funeral, Cremation & youngest  of  four  sons  of  Walter  S.  Memorial Services, and  Winona  H.  (Hammitt)  Lacher.  He  was  raised  in  LaGrange,  Ill.  He  Pre-Planning earned  his  Bachelor  of  Science  at  the  Services University  of  Wisconsin  in  Madison  and  his  Juris  Doctorate  from  DePaul  University  in  Chicago.  Richard  was  a  patent  attorney  for  Universal  Oil  Products  in  Desplains,  Ill.,  for  over  FUNERAL HOMES 40  years.   Vergennes Bristol Richard  married  Florence  E.  877-3321 453-2301 Brown  in  1944  in  LaGrange,  Ill., Â

over  40  years.  Following  the  death  of  her  husband  in  2012,  she  moved  to  Colonial  Beach,  Va.,  to  be  close  to  her  daughter,  Rosan.

Survivors  include  her  children,  James  R.  Tomaino  and  his  wife  Cindy  of  Shoreham,  Vt.,  Rosan  Hunter  Tomaino  and  her  husband  Robert  of  Colonial  Beach,  Va.,  and  Tim  Tomaino  and  his  wife  Erin  of  Cherry  Hill,  N.J.;Íž  one  grand-­ daughter  and  seven  grandsons;Íž Â

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A  memorial  service  will  be  held  Jan.  18  at  11  a.m.  in  the  Purdy  Memorial  Chapel,  2  Concord  Road  (Route  4)  Lee,  N.H.,  with  a  reception  to  follow.  ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV GRQDWLRQV PD\ EH made  to  the  FFA-­NH  Granite  State  Association  of  FFA,  NH  DMAF,  PO  Box  2042,  Concord,  NH  03302,  or  www.nhffa.org.  The  Booska  Family  conveys  their  gratitude  and  admiration  to  the  entire  staff  and  administration  of  The  Frisbie  Memorial  Hospital  for  the  extraordi-­ nary  level  of  compassion  and  support  SURYLGHG GXULQJ (PHU\ÂśV LOOQHVV ¸

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Constance Tomaino, 91, formerly of Orwell ORWELL,  Vt./COLONIAL  BEACH,  Va.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Constance  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Connieâ&#x20AC;?  Tomaino,  91,  formerly  of  Orwell,  died  peacefully  at  home  surrounded  by  family  on  Thursday,  Jan.  2,  2014,  after  a  brief  illness.

She  was  born  May  14,  1922,  in  Westfield,  Pa.,  the  daughter  of  Roy  and  Edith  Wilbur  Clow.  She  married  Joseph  Tomaino  in  1942  and  the  two  resided  in  Orwell  for Â

competitions  and  fundraise  for  them  and  was  presented  with  a  national  FFA  Lifetime  Achievement  Award  in  2011.

Throughout  the  1970s  he  facili-­ tated  the  formation  and  expansion  of  the  Oyster  River  Youth  Association  (ORYA)  in  Durham.  For  many  years,  Emery  was  a  Little  League  Baseball  coach  and  umpire,  Basketball  Program  Coordinator,  and  later  helped  create  the  ORYA  Soccer  Program.  Emery  ZDV DQ DYLG ÂżVKHUPDQ JDUGHQHU DQG carpenter.  Commitment  to  community  was  important  to  Emery.  Upon  arriving  in  Milton,  N.H.,  he  became  involved  with  many  town  projects.  Emery  was  the  chairman  of  the  Milton  Town  House  Stewardship  Committee,  where  he  volunteered  his  skills  for  its  successful  restoration  project.  He  also  served  for  several  years  as  a  member  of  the  Milton  Conservation  Commission.   Emeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  greatest  love  was  time  spent  with  his  family.  He  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  26  years,  Suzanne  (Robidas)  Booska  of  Milton;Íž  sister  Janice  (Booska)  Bushee  of  Vergenes,  Vt.;Íž  son  Mark  Emery  Booska  of  Poughkeepsie,  N.Y.;Íž  daughter  MaryAnn  (Booska)  Albonesi  and  husband  David  of  Ithaca,  N.Y.;Íž  and  son  Paul  Michael  Booska  and  wife  Heather  of  Tamworth,  N.H.;Íž  as  well  as  grandchildren  Ben  and  Justin  Booska  and  Stephen,  Sarah,  John  and  Lydia  Albonesi;Íž  and  many  nieces  and  nephews.

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He  is  survived  by  his  brother  Terry  Henderson  and  his  wife  Patti,  of  Charlestown,  N.H.,  and  his  sister,  Sandra  Rigsby  and  her  husband  Ray  of  McHenry,  Ill.;Íž  several  nieces Â

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He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents  and  two  brothers,  Edward  Henderson  and  Henry  Henderson  III. There  will  be  no  service  at  this  time.  A  spring  service  will  be  held  in  Ascutney  Cemetery  in  Windsor  at  the  convenience  of  the  family.

Richard Lacher, 97, Middlebury

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and  they  resided  for  many  years  in  Palatine  and  Barrington,  Ill.,  retiring  in  1979  to  Jackson  Springs,  N.C. He  was  a  former  member  of  the  Lions  Club  International  and  became  a  math  tutor  for  Sandhills  Community  College,  Pinehurst,  N.C.,  at  the  age  of  86.  Rich  was  also  an  avid  sailor,  golfer,  photographer,  bridge  player  and  gardener.  He  began  enthusiasti-­ cally  drawing  and  painting  at  age  93.

Richard,  predeceased  by  his  wife,  Florence,  in  2008,  moved  to  Vermont  at  that  time.

He  is  survived  by  one  son,  Douglas  Lacher  and  wife  Xaiodi  Tang  of  Blowing  Rock,  N.C.;Íž  three  daugh-­ ters,  Katherine  Lacher  and  husband Â

John  Pierce  of  Roslindale,  Mass.,  Elizabeth  Farnsworth  and  husband  Owen  Farnsworth  of  Lincoln,  Vt.,  DQG 'HERUDK *ULI¿Q DQG KXVEDQG 5REHUW *ULI¿Q RI 'DGH &LW\ )OD DQG ¿YH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ 1LFKRODV 3LHUFH %HQMDPLQ *ULI¿Q 6FRWW *ULI¿Q -RVKXD *ULI¿Q DQG &DOOLH *ULI¿Q A  memorial  service  will  be  held  at  the  United  Church  of  Lincoln,  Vt.,  on  Jan.  31,  2014,  at  11  a.m.  followed  by  a  reception  for  friends  and  family  at  1  p.m.  at  the  Lodge  at  Otter  Creek,  in  Middlebury,  Vt. Donations  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  P.O.  Box  754,  Middlebury,  97 ¸

Thomas Viens, 50, Plainville, Conn.

NEW  BRITAIN,  Conn.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Thomas  A.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tommyâ&#x20AC;?  Viens,  50,  of  Plainville,  Conn.,  and  most  recently  of  New  Britain,  Conn.,  died  unexpectedly  after  a  short  illness.  He  was  born  on  Sept.  25,  1963,  in  Saint  Albans,  Vt.  He  was  raised  in  both  Nashua,  N.H.,  and  Saint  Albans,  Vt.,  attending  Bellows  Free  Academy.

His  relatives  say  he  was  a  free  spirit  who  was  talented  in  both  art  and  inte-­ rior  decorating.  Never  at  a  loss  for  words,  he  was  a  gifted  communicator. Â

They  say  his  family  and  especially  his  children  were  always  in  his  heart  and  on  his  mind.  He  is  survived  by  his  father,  Leo  C.  Viens  and  his  wife,  Annie,  of  Middlebury,  Vt.;Íž  and  his  mother,  Gwen  E.  White  of  Wallingford,  Vt.  He  is  also  survived  by  two  children,  Ashley  and  her  husband,  Matthew  Harris,  of  Kiowa,  Colo.,  and  son  'DYLG DQG KLV ÂżDQFpH $PDQGD RI Castlerock,  Colo.;Íž  one  sister,  Karen  Alcorn  of  Rutland,  Vt.;Íž  and  a  brother, Â

Charlie  Viens  and  his  wife,  Barbara,  of  Hudson,  N.H.  He  also  leaves  behind  three  grandchildren  and  many  nieces,  nephews,  aunts,  uncles  and  cousins.

After  cremation,  a  celebration  of  his  life  will  be  held  at  The  Marriott  Inn,  309  Court  St.,  Middlebury,  Vt.,  on  Sunday,  Jan.  19,  at  2  p.m.  Family  and  friends  are  invited  to  attend  the  brief  service.  In  April,  according  to  his  wishes,  his  ashes  will  be  laid  to  rest  in  St.  Albans  Bay  Cemetery  in  Saint  Albans  Bay,  Vt.

Betsy Williams, 70, Ripton RIPTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Betsy  A.  Williams,  70,  of  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  2014,  at  11  a.m.  at  on  Saturday  from  10  a.m.  until  the  Ripton  died  Tuesday,  Jan.  14,  2014,  at  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  service  at  11  a.m.

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It  was  frigid  outside,  but  I  was  family  is  dealing  with  this  winter.  nestled  snug  in  my  bed,  just  start-­ My  sister-­in-­lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  husband  checked  ing  to  think  about  waking  up.  Then  into  the  Mayo  Clinic  on  Christmas  I  heard  a  strange  Eve  for  a  repair  sound  emanating  of  an  aortic  valve.  from  the  basement.  Luckily,  this  repair  A  different  sound  went  beautifully  and  from  the  one  I  heard  the  patient  is  now  a  few  weeks  ago,  recovering  at  home  when  our  septic  sys-­ after  a  few  days  in  tem  gave  out.  Going  the  hospital  follow-­ downstairs  to  inves-­ ing  the  eight-­and-­a-­ tigate,  my  husband  half  hour  surgery.  and  I  discovered  an  So  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  thinking  astonishing  amount  about  pipes.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  RI ZDWHU RQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU thinking  about  the  A  pipe  had  burst. pipes  in  our  homes  It  felt  like  a  pas-­ and  the  pipes  in  our  sage  of  sorts.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  bodies.  Pipes  carry  lived  in  Vermont  for  something  some-­ 13  years,  and  this  where.  Pipes  move  ZDV P\ ÂżUVW EXUVW DLU VRXQG Ă&#x20AC;XLG pipe  (though  sadly,  blood.  Pipes  are  de-­

by Joanna Colwell thanks  to  Hurricane  signed  to  be  imper-­ Irene  and  the  afore-­ meable,  keeping  one  mentioned  septic  substance  in  and  an-­ GLVDVWHU 127 P\ ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRGHG EDVH-­ other  substance  out.  If  they  rupture,  ment). we  have  a  problem.  In  some  ways,  Our  knight  in  shining  armor,  our  physical  bodies  are  a  network  Plumber  Keith,  arrived  and  set  of  pipes,  or  tubes.  Our  arteries,  things  right.  Luckily  for  us,  the  veins  and  capillaries  oxygenate  our  burst  pipe  led  to  a  radiator  that  system  and  release  cellular  waste.  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  work  anyway,  so  we  could  Our  esophagus  delivers  food  to  the  shut  off  that  part  of  the  system  and  stomach,  our  large  intestines  move  export  that  particular  problem  to  the  waste  down  and  out. future.  I  am  delighted  to  report  that  Now  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  new  year,  many  after  an  hour  or  so  with  the  wet/dry  of  us  are  thinking  about  ways  to  be  shop-­vac,  things  in  the  basement  are  healthier.  How  do  we  keep  these  back  to  normal.  pipes  and  tubes  in  optimum  con-­ This  is  not  the  only  pipe  issue  our  dition?  One  of  my  yoga  teachers Â

The  ANwSU  school  board  meet-­ ing  on  Jan.  8  was  poorly  run  and  unsatisfying.  Many  people  walked  away  with  their  questions  regarding  WKH VXGGHQ ODUJH GH¿FLW DQG PLVV-­ ing  money  unanswered.  That  being  said,  the  school  board  offered  two  basic  options  to  remedy  the  situa-­ tion,  discontinue  the  Walden  Project  or  broad  cuts  to  personnel  and  other  areas.

As  an  educator  I  appreciate  the  unique  option  the  Walden  Proj-­ ect  offers  students.  It  has  been  a  choice  for  all  students  and  served  nontraditional  students  in  ways  the Â

mainstream  options  could  not.  It  has  been  a  blessing  that  our  high  school  has  had  such  a  creative  and  alterna-­ tive  program.

However,  in  black  and  white  the  cost  of  running  this  program  per  student  is  very  expensive.  With  the  declining  number  of  students,  federal  and  state  cut  backs  and  ris-­ ing  costs  of  education  our  schools  DUH IDFLQJ GLI¿FXOW FKRLFHV , ZRXOG not  choose  to  cut  the  Walden  Project  if  the  funding  could  be  procured  elsewhere.

I  would  encourage  the  parents  and  advocates  to  begin  searching Â

for  grants  to  continue  this  kind  of  education.  However,  given  the  ratio  of  expense  per  student  to  our  local  school  budget  and  that  the  option  would  be  to  cuts  to  eight  different  positions  that  affect  many  other  programs  and  over  500  students,  it  PD\ EH WLPH WR UHDVVHVV WKH ¿QDQFLDO feasibility  of  the  Walden  Project.  It  seems  like  a  hard  choice  we  may  have  to  make  given  the  tough  eco-­ nomic  times.

Laura  Sturtevant Ferrisburgh

Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  opiate  focus  surprises  local  businesses While  I  applaud  the  governor  for  FRPLQJ RXW IRUFHIXOO\ WR ÂżJKW RSLDWH addiction  in  Vermont,  it  took  many  of  us  in  the  business  community  by  surprise.  Instead  of  negotiating  partnerships  and  long-­term  deals  with  companies  from  states  outside  Vermont,  I  suddenly  was  on  the  spot  defending  keeping  a  business  in  Vermont,  the  quality  of  the  work-­

IRUFH WKH VDIHW\ RI RIÂżFHV HWF In  this  day  in  age  with  instant  media  coverage,  Gov.  Shumlin  on  the  cover  of  The  New  York  Times  homepage  certainly  got  attention,  but  the  rest  of  us  were  blindsided.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  sure  others  in  economic  devel-­ opment  felt  equally  concerned.

Jobs  and  education  are  key  to  stability,  so  we  can  give  youth  and Â

others  more  choices  than  the  path  of  addiction.  But  if  we  want  jobs  to  grow  we  need  to  send  a  message  of  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  get  to  work,  not  only  on  opiate  addiction,  but  on  building  the  infra-­ structure  needed  for  good  schools  and  good-­paying  long-­term  jobs.

Krista  Conley Vtrim

%ULVWRO ÂżUH IDFLOW\ VHDUFK ULJKW RXW RI Âľ.H\VWRQH &RSVÂś I  would  take  this  time  to  ques-­ tion  the  present  administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ambitions  searching  for  a  location  IRU D IXWXUH ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW EXLOG-­ ing.  The  situation  reminds  me  of  a  Keystone  Cops  episode  of  many  years  ago.

The  town  of  Bristol  owns  land,  as  a  gift  from  the  state  of  Vermont,  which  would  be  of  no  cost,  situated  in  close  proximity  to  West  Street.  Why  would  this  administration  or  the  ad  hoc  committee  pursue  spending  taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  money  for  a  building  site  when  they  own  one  already?  This  site  has  already  been  earmarked  as  a  potential  industrial  area  by  the  visionaries  of  the  town.  Although  there  are  restrictions  due  to  a  wellhead  protection  area,  sewer  disposal  might  be  problem-­ atic  with  such  a  development.  This  is  where  the  Keystone  Cops  run  into  one  another.

I  have  been  involved  with  con-­ versations  with  the  administration  since  2010  regarding  a  less  com-­ plex  access  to  this  large  acreage.  Some  of  the  conversations  with  the  selectboard  have  been  held  â&#x20AC;&#x153;in  executive  sessionâ&#x20AC;?  or  behind  closed  doors,  not  for  public  knowledge,  as  I  see  it.  In  exchange  for  a  right  of  way  to  be  conveyed  for  public  and  private  use,  a  residential  subdivi-­ sion  for  seven  lots  on  an  exist-­

ing  8-­plus  acre  lot  was  proposed.  Utilities  would  be  installed  on  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  property,  at  town  expense,  with  connections  provided  for  the  proposed  lots.  The  original  propos-­ al  was  rejected  without  prejudice  on  March  13,  2012.  I  was  informed  by  the  former  zoning  administra-­ tor  this  would  keep  the  channels  open  for  discussion  as  more  precise  information  was  required.  At  that  time  I  was  informed  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;wheels  of  progressâ&#x20AC;?  turn  very  slowly.  Hence  the  Keystone  Cops  fall  over  each  other.

I  have  had  further  conversations,  provided  requested  information,  lot  details  and  discussions  to  work  in  an  amicable  joint  relationship,  so  I  thought,  until  I  received  a  letter  on  Aug.  2,  2013,  from  the  new  zoning  administrator.  I  was  informed  that  too  much  time  had  passed  and  not  all  questions  had  been  answered.  My  documentation  would  provide  otherwise.  I  was  also  informed  if  I  renewed  the  application,  and  VHQW LQ D QHZ IHH WKH QHZ RIÂżFLDO â&#x20AC;&#x153;could  reject  formally  the  applica-­ tion  so  I  might  pursue  my  proposal  to  the  Zoning  Board  of  Adjust-­ ment.â&#x20AC;?  I  think  this  is  politics  on  the  town  level  approaching  the  federal  standards.  As  a  follow-­up  call  to  the  former  zoning  administrator,  I  was  told  if  adjustments  were  made, Â

it  might  be  possible  the  selectboard  would  possibly  give  credit  for  the  fees  already  paid.  The  state-­ ment  of  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  I  quote  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;we  are  not  trying  to  gouge  youâ&#x20AC;?  rang  in  my  ears  for  several  hours.  Gouge  and  extortion  came  to  my  mind  in  similar  context  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  I  looked  up  both.  Whistles  and  pursuit  again.

I  am  also  in  receipt  of  a  letter  dated  June  24,  2013,  inquiring  of  the  possibility  of  consideration  by  the  town  of  purchasing  of  the  land  owned  by  my  parents.  Interesting.  But  this  also  has  been  changed  to  potentially  take  away  from  the  recreation  club  and  skate  park.  This  is  where  the  Keystone  Cops  all  fall  over  each  other  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  again.

One  of  the  outstanding  issues  is  the  width  of  the  right  of  way  proposed  to  the  town  property.  I  was  requested  to  increase  the  width  from  35  feet  to  50  feet.  I  disagree  with  the  request,  as  35  feet  represents  a  28-­foot  paved  road  width,  3-­foot  green  space  for  buried  utilities  and  a  4-­foot  walk.

Maybe  if  expenses  to  the  town  ZHUH UHGXFHG WKH ¿UHWUXFNV FRXOG roll  down  a  less  wide  road  and  still  GR WKH ¿QH VHUYLFH WKH\ SURYLGH ZLWK less  cost  to  the  taxpayers.

Peter  A.  Nelson  II New  Haven Bristol  taxpayer

Burst pipes and flooded basement?

Ways of Seeing

Voters  not  properly  informed  about  municipal  project There  are  two  interconnected  fac-­ tors  that  all  of  us  should  seriously  consider  when  voting  on  the  bond  issue  for  the  municipal  building,  the  town  gymnasium,  and  the  land  on  which  they  sit.  First,  do  we  want  to  be  part  of  yet  another  instance  of  the  selling  of  a  public  asset,  something  that  we  all  own  together  as  a  community,  to  a  pri-­ vate  entity?  Secondly,  why  would  we  approve  something  like  this  despite  the  planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inadequate  preparation  and  its  many  unanswered  questions  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  questions  that  would  not  be  answered  in  any  case  until  after  the  bond  vote?

We  do  not  know  what  the  full  impact  of  moving  the  municipal  building  to  the  lot  next  to  the  Ilsley  library,  or  the  building  of  a  new  town Â

â&#x20AC;&#x153;urge  us  to  explore  the  implications  of  our  behavior  during  our  present  global  environmental  crisis.â&#x20AC;?

In  keeping  with  our  understanding  that  protecting  our  small  sanctuary  in  the  Green  Mountains  is  meaning-­ less,  and  in  fact  futile,  if  we  are  not  concerned  about  stewardship  of  the  entire  planet,  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Spirit  in  Nature  is  expressing  its  ¿UP RSSRVLWLRQ WR WKH SURSRVHG *D] MĂŠtro  pipeline  that  would  expand  the  market  for  natural  gas  that  is  extracted  through  â&#x20AC;&#x153;fracking.â&#x20AC;?  SPiN  is  opposed  to  fracked  gas  for  all  the  reasons  that  moved  the  Vermont  Legislature  to  ban  frack-­ ing  in  Vermont.  Since  religion  is  at  the  heart  of  our  mission,  and Â

because  so  many  religions  revere  the  ethic  of  treating  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  neighbor  with  compassion  and  respect,  we  FDQQRW VXSSRUW D SROLF\ RI LQĂ&#x20AC;LFW-­ ing  damage  to  the  health  and  the  environment  of  our  neighbors  for  our  own  cheap  gains.  Moreover,  the  process  of  fracking  releases  methane,  a  greenhouse  gas  which  is  a  major  contributor  to  global  warm-­ ing,  so  we  stand  with  our  Native  American  friends  who  designed  the  newest  Path  at  the  SPiN  Sanctuary,  in  stressing  our  concern  for  the  next  seven  generations.

Bobbie  Carnwath Secretary Board  of  Trustees Spirit  in  Nature  Cornwall

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gymnasium  on  Creek  Road,  would  be  on  the  citizens  of  this  town.  Nor  do  we  have  real,  uncontested  numbers  on  the  comparative  costs  of  renovating  one  or  both  of  the  buildings  on  their  current  site  vs.  the  proposal  to  sell  the  current  site  and  to  build  new  facilities  elsewhere.  For  example,  a  2012  Gym  Task  Force  report  showed  the  gymnasium  to  be  structurally  sound,  and  that  repairs  and  improvements  to  bring  it  up  to  code  would  cost  $695,500,  with  perhaps  some  additional  costs  for  more  insulation.  Since  then,  some  of  this  work  has  been  done,  leaving  less  than  $600,000  to  spend.

If  this  estimate  was  the  result  of  a  formal  engineering  analysis,  then  I  would  like  to  know  how  Bread  Loaf Â

,QF DUULYHG DW LWV ÂżJXUH RI PLO-­ lion  to  renovate  the  gymnasium?  If  nothing  else,  all  of  these  numbers,  and  the  confusion  that  they  have  gener-­ ated,  demonstrate  the  need  for  further  consideration  and  discussion  before  a  bond  issue  is  passed.  As  a  community,  we  should  take  our  time  and  examine  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cur-­ rent  and  future  needs.  We  should  let  the  needs  drive  the  solution.  How  can  we  approve  something  of  this  scale  DQG LPSRUWDQFH ZLWKRXW ÂżUVW KDYLQJ the  necessary  answers  to  these  and  other  basic  questions?  For  these  reasons,  I  will  vote  â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;?  on  the  bond  issue  on  town  meeting  day.

Frank  Nicosia Middlebury Â

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Free Brakes for Food

Spirit  in  Nature  group  opposes  natural  gas  pipeline I  would  like  to  share  with  you  and  your  readers  a  resolution  that  was  approved  by  a  unanimous  vote  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Spirit  in  Nature  on  Jan.  8,  expressing  op-­ position  to  the  proposed  fracked  gas  pipeline: While  Spirit  in  Nature  (SPiN)  was  originally  founded  for  the  purpose  of  developing,  managing,  and  protecting  a  network  of  Paths  in  the  Ripton  woods,  to  demonstrate  profound  relationships  among  the  religions  of  the  world  with  respect  to  the  natural  environment,  over  the  years  SPiN  has  expressed  a  broader  mission.  Through  its  annual  Eco-­Spirit  Award,  SPiN  recognizes  role  models  in  our  community  who Â

once  suggested  that  we  should  be  a  bit  more  matter  of  fact  about  the  physical  maintenance  of  our  bod-­ LHV :H FKHFN WKH Ă&#x20AC;XLGV DQG FKDQJH the  oil  in  our  cars,  he  reasoned,  without  making  a  big  fuss  about  it.  Why  not  take  the  same  pragmatic  approach  to  keeping  our  skeleton,  muscles,  organs  and  glands  work-­ ing  well?

Even  if  we  maintain  our  vehicle  perfectly,  there  are  still  things  that  go  wrong.  The  same  goes  for  our  physical  health.  Perfect  health  is  an  illusion.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  nature  of  these  bod-­ ies  to  take  ill,  to  (hopefully)  grow  old,  and  to  die.  Many  factors  are  outside  of  our  control.  Sometimes  pipes  burst!  Yet  we  know  there  are  many  things  we  do  on  a  daily  basis  that  have  a  positive  or  negative  ef-­ fect  on  our  health.  Sometimes  we  know  exactly  what  we  need  to  do  to  feel  better,  but  we  lack  the  mo-­ tivation  to  put  it  into  practice.  What  will  you  do  in  this  New  Year  to  keep  your  pipes  healthy?

Joanna  Colwell  is  the  director  of  Otter  Creek  Yoga  in  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Marble  Works  District.  When  not  practicing  or  teaching  yoga  (or  mopping  the  basement),  she  loves  to  cook  local  food  for  family  and  friends,  practice  her  accordion,  and  read  novels,  and  cross  country  ski.  Joanna  lives  in  East  Middlebury  and  heartily  recommends  Keith  Mattison  to  anyone  who  needs  a  great  plumber!  Feedback  welcomed  at  joanna@ottercreekyoga.com.

We  are  collecting  food  for  Addison  County  HOPE  and  are  willing  to  bribe  you!

Food for Free Brakes Did  you  say  FREE  brakes?

Yes,  we  start  off  with  a  Free  Brake  Inspection  and  Free  Brake  Diagnosis.  If  you  need  brakes,  we  provide  FREE  Premium  Centric  Brake  Pads  and  $34.50  off  the  Labor  to  install  the  pads.

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Of  course  notâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this  is  the  Best  Deal  you  will  get  anywhere!  You  get  Free  Premium  Centric  Brake  pads  and  part  of  the  labor  to  install  them,  then  you  pay  for  any  other  brake  parts  and  other  work  needed  with  County  Tire  Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  quality  work  and  service,  and  you  help  out  HOPE  of  Addison  County.

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A  No  Cost  Job  would  require  us  to  use  cheap  parts  and  to  do  what  we  call  in  our  industry,  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;pad  slapâ&#x20AC;?  =  throw  on  cheap  pads  as  quickly  as  possible  and  not  look  at  the  rotors,  calipers,  PDVWHU F\OLQGHUV EUDNH OLQHV DQG EUDNH Ă&#x20AC;XLG &KHDS EUDNH MRE KDYH SRVVLEOH VDIHW\ FRQFHUQV have  a  short  life  span,  give  poor  performance,  are  noisy,  plus  they  cost  more  in  the  long  run!  WE  DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T  DO  â&#x20AC;&#x153;PAD  SLAPSâ&#x20AC;?

How  Can  You  Give  Such  Big  Discounts?

We  partnered  with  our  Part  Vendor  and  the  Brake  Manufacturer.  They  provide  the  brake  pads,  we  provide  part  of  the  labor,  and  you  provide  the  food!  We  call  this  a  WIN/WIN! This  is  why  we  can  only  offer  FREE  Brakes  for  a  limited  time.  You  will  save  anywhere  from  $150-­$375  depending  on:  make,  model  &  work  needed.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Innovation  and  the  New  Vermont  Economyâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  Inn.  Matt  Dunne,  head  of  community  affairs  at  Google,  discusses  how  technology  can  empower  Vermonters  and  rural  innovators  and  help  them  compete  in  a  global  marketplace.  Discussion  follows.  Free.  Appetizers  and  a  cash  bar.  Soup  supper  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  6-­8  p.m.,  New  Haven  Congregational  Church.  Soup,  bread,  crackers,  beverage  and  dessert,  $8.  Info:  453-­5059.  Financial  aid  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School.  VSAC  RIIHUV WKLV ZRUNVKRS WR KHOS IDPLOLHV ÂżOO RXW FROOHJH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG IRUPV *XLGDQFH RQ WKH )$)6$ DQG LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG SURFHVV DQG VFKRODU-­ ships.  Internet  access  available.  Space  limited.  Bring  ¿QDO FKHFN VWXEV : V EDQN VWDWHPHQWV DQG RWKHU SHUWLQHQW LQIRUPDWLRQ IRU KHOS ÂżOOLQJ RXW IRUPV $SSRLQWPHQWV NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry  Mind  CafĂŠ.  The  New  England  Review  welcomes  Vermont  ZULWHUV -D\ 3DULQL $SULO 2VVPDQQ 5\DQ :DOVK DQG Ryan  Kim,  who  will  read  from  their  work.  Free. Â

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Intermediate  Tai  Chi  for  Seniors  class  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  17,  1-­4  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  One  in  a  series  of  intermediate  tai  chi  classes  taught  by  Ruth  Barenbaum.  Running  through  February.  Sponsored  by  CVAA.  Info:  388-­4095.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love  for  the  Philippinesâ&#x20AC;?  fundraiser  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Jan.  17,  6-­10  p.m.,  Center  Street  Bar.  A  fund-­ raiser  for  victims  of  Typhoon  Haiyan  in  the  Philippines.  (WKDQ 1HOVRQ ZLOO SOD\ RULJLQDO PXVLF DQG UDIĂ&#x20AC;H WLFN-­ ets  will  be  sold  for  a  variety  of  incredible  items.  Funds  raised  will  be  donated  to  All  Hands  Volunteers,  a  U . S . -­ b a s e d  n o n p r o f i t .  Info:  zimmer. e r i c a @ g m a i l . c o m  RU

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Green  Mountain  Club  Nordic  ski  outing  in  Goshen.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  meet  on  the  Goshen-­Ripton  Road.  Easy.  Ski  on  a  roll-­ ing  trail  to  a  beautiful  view  of  Lake  Dunmore.  Meet  near  the  entrance  gate  to  Voter  Brook  Overlook  and  the  Moosalamoo  Campground.  Contact  leaders  Lois  DQG 0D[ .UDXV IRU PHHWLQJ WLPH RU ORLVN-­ raus10@gmail.com.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  Is  Not  a  Filmâ&#x20AC;?  screening  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  docu-­ mentary  following  a  day  in  the  life  of  acclaimed  Iranian  director  Jafar  Panahi,  created  with  a  DV  camera  and  iPhone  while  he  was  under  house  arrest  for  alleged  crimes  against  national  security.  In  Persian  with  English  subtitles.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Dance  marathon  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  -DQ S P D P 0F&XOORXJK 6RFLDO 6SDFH For  the  Kids!,  a  Middlebury  College  organization,  hosts  a  10-­hour  dance  marathon  to  raise  money  for  the  Vermont  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hospital  at  Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  in  Burlington.  Community  members  are  invited  to  come  celebrate  the  children,  their  families  DQG DOO RWKHUV ZKR EHQHÂżW IURP WKH FDUH DW 9&+ ,QIR hstreet@middlebury.edu.  Soup  Fest  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Hancock  Town  Hall.  Homemade  soups,  chowders  and  stews,  and  a  choice  of  sundaes.  Adults  $9,  chil-­ dren  10  and  under  $4.  Winter  wassail  in  Shoreham.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  5-­9  p.m.,  Champlain  Orchards.  The  ancient  custom  of  wassail  refers  to  the  lively  tradition  of  visiting  orchards  and  singing  to  the  trees  to  promote  a  good  harvest  for  the  coming  year.  Celebrate  with  hearty  food,  traditional  songs  and  wassail  drinks  for  all  ages,  plus  kid-­friendly  DFWLYLWLHV VOHGGLQJ DQG VQRZVKRHLQJ /DWHU D ERQÂżUH on  the  hill  with  warm  drinks  and  merriment.  Free.  Info:  RU ZZZ FKDPSODLQRUFKDUGV FRP â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  Is  Not  a  Filmâ&#x20AC;?  screening  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  documentary  following  a  day  in  the  life  of  acclaimed  Iranian  director  Jafar  Panahi,  created  with  a  DV  camera  and  iPhone  while  he  was  under  house  arrest  for  alleged  crimes  against  national  security.  In  Persian  with  English  subtitles.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  443-­3168. Â

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All-­you-­can-­eat  pancake  break-­ fast  in  Addison.  Sunday,  Jan.  19,  7-­11  a.m.,  Addison  Fire  Station.  Plain  and  blueberry  pancakes,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  coffee,  hot  chocolate  and  orange  juice.  Adults  NLGV XQGHU )XQGV UDLVHG ZLOO EH XVHG WR purchase  equipment  for  the  Addison  Volunteer  Fire  'HSDUWPHQW ,QIR Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Jan.  19,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus,  preparing  for  spring  concerts  in  early  April.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  989-­7355. Â

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Women  Business  Owners  Network  meeting  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ -DQ 8-­9:30  a.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  restaurant.  This  month  Robin  Hewitt,  sales  manager  of  the  Courtyard  by  Marriott  Middlebury,  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;10  Tips  to  Getting  the  0RVW 2XW RI <RXU 1HWZRUNLQJ 2SSRUWXQLWLHV ´ &RVW for  members,  $10  for  guests.  RSVP  to  info@nourishy-­ ourpurpose.com  Info:  www.wbon.org.  Senior  luncheon  and  talk  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  -DQ D P S P 5XVV 6KROHV 6HQLRU &HQWHU CVAA  sponsors  a  luncheon  of  Swiss  steak  with  mushroom  sauce,  mashed  potatoes  with  sour  cream,  Sonoma  blend  seasonal  veggies,  green  leaf  salad,  dinner  roll  and  cheesecake  with  strawberries.  Also,  professor  and  author  Matthew  Dickerson  will  join  the  group  for  a  discussion  on  his  experience  writing  a  novel  set  in  early  Medieval  Europe.  Suggested  dona-­ WLRQ 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG H[W 634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Tai  Chi/Qi  Gong  for  seniors  in  Vergennes.  Tuesday,  -DQ D P QRRQ $UPRU\ /DQH 6HQLRU +RXVLQJ CVAA  presents  this  six-­week  class  for  seniors,  led  by  /HLODQL :RQJ 1DYDU QR FODVV )HE 7KHVH DUH WKHUDSHXWLF H[HUFLVHV FKRVHQ VSHFLÂżFDOO\ IRU VHQLRUV based  on  the  wisdom  of  traditional  Chinese  medicine.  5HJLVWHU DW â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great  Things  You  Can  Find  at  Your  Library!â&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ -DQ 11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Ilsley  librarians,  at  the  annual  American  Association  of  University  :RPHQ OXQFKWLPH OHFWXUH ZLOO WDON DERXW WKH 9HUPRQW Newspaper  Projects,  Community  Backpacks  for  Kids  and  other  exciting  resources  the  Ilsley  provides.  Brown  bag  lunches  encouraged.  Info:  388-­4095.  Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  class  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  S P 0LGGOHEXU\ )LWQHVV 7KH ÂżUVW LQ D VHULHV RI beginner  tai  chi  classes  for  seniors,  meeting  Tuesdays  and  Thursdays  through  March  13.  Sponsored  by  CVAA,  these  free  classes  can  help  improve  balance,  Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG PXVFOH VWUHQJWK LQ VHQLRUV 5HJLVWHU DW RU YLVLW ZZZ FYDD RUJ Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  7XHVGD\ -DQ S P 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU the  Arts.  Note  different  location.  Rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus,  preparing  for  spring  concerts  in  early  April.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  989-­7355. Â

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Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  class  in  Middlebury.  :HGQHVGD\ -DQ D P (DVWYLHZ 7KH ÂżUVW LQ D VHULHV RI EHJLQQHU WDL FKL FODVVHV IRU VHQLRUV PHHWLQJ :HGQHVGD\V DQG Fridays  through  March  14.  Sponsored  by  CVAA,  these  free  classes  for  people  age  50  or  older  can  KHOS LPSURYH EDODQFH Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG PXVFOH VWUHQJWK 5HJLVWHU DW Genealogy  research  lesson  in  Middlebury.  :HGQHVGD\ -DQ D P QRRQ ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ reference  room.  Learn  how  to  use  the  Ancestry  Library  Edition  database  to  explore  your  family  history.  Bring  names  of  a  few  people  you  would  like  to  know  more  about  (including  one  or  two  who  might  be  in  the  1940  8 6 &HQVXV 6SDFH LV OLPLWHG 5HJLVWHU DW WKH FLUFXOD-­ tion  desk  or  call  388-­4095.  Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  class  in  Vergennes. :HGQHVGD\ -DQ S P 6W 3HWHUÂśV 3DULVK +DOO 7KH ÂżUVW LQ D VHULHV RI ZLQWHU WDL FKL FODVVHV IRU VHQLRUV PHHWLQJ 0RQGD\V DQG :HGQHVGD\V WKURXJK 0DUFK 17.  Sponsored  by  CVAA,  these  free  classes  can  help  LPSURYH EDODQFH Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG PXVFOH VWUHQJWK LQ VHQLRUV 5HJLVWHU DW â&#x20AC;&#x153;Middlebury  in  the  1960sâ&#x20AC;?  panel  discussion  at  Middlebury  College. :HGQHVGD\ -DQ 7-­9  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  panel  discus-­ sion  featuring  three  former  students  and  one  faculty  member,  who  will  discuss  student  resistance  and  social  change  at  Middlebury  College  in  the  1960s. Â

Soulful  sonatas VIOLINIST  ISABELLE  FAUST  and  pianist  Alexander  Melnikov  will  perform  two  Beethoven  sonatas,  two  We-­ ber  sonatas,  and  Schubertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fantasy  in  C  Major  in  the  Concert  Hall  of  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts  on  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  at  7:30  p.m.  Photo by Marco Borggreve

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Jan

23

THURSDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Photographing  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Architectureâ&#x20AC;?  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  4:30-­6  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts,  Room  125.  Author  and  photographer  Curtis  Johnson  discusses  the  current  exhibition  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Observing  Vermont  Architecture,â&#x20AC;?  with  emphasis  on  vernacular  and  popular  buildings  in  the  state  and  his  architectural  photography  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buildings  of  Vermont.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Social  entrepreneurship  symposium  opening  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Shabana  Basij-­Rasikh,  who  dressed  as  a  boy  to  attend  school  while  growing  up  in  Afghanistan,  kicks  off  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social  Entrepreneurship  and  the  Future  of  Educationâ&#x20AC;?  with  a  talk  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dare  to  Educate  Afghan  Women.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  See  full  symposium  schedule  at  http:// mcse.middlebury.edu/programs/symposium.  Violin  and  piano  recital  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Violinist  Isabelle  Faust  and  pianist  Alexander  Melnikov  will  play  two  Beethoven  sonatas,  two  Weber  sonatas  and  Schubertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fantasy  in  C  Major.  Tickets  $25/$20/$6.  Pre-­concert  lecture  by  Associate  Music  Professor  Larry  Hamberlin  at  6:45  p.m.  in  Room  221.  Info:  443-­6433  or  http://go.middlebury.edu/arts. Â

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24

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Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  24,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  CVAA  and  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  partner  to  bring  area  seniors  good  company  and  amazing  food.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Social  entrepreneurship  symposium  keynote  address  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Jan.  24,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  New  York  Times  colum-­ nist  David  Bornstein  gives  the  keynote  address  at  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social  Entrepreneurship  and  the  Future  of  Educationâ&#x20AC;?  symposium.  In  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Solutions  Journalism  in  Education:  Scholarship  in  Real  Time,â&#x20AC;?  Bornstein  discusses  poten-­ tial  solutions  to  major  social  problems.  Free.  See  full  symposium  schedule  at  http://mcse.middlebury.edu/ programs/symposium.  ³2SHUDWLRQ :$507+´ EHQHÂżW FRPHG\ VKRZ LQ Vergennes.  Friday,  Jan.  24,  8-­10  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Natalie  Miller  and  Nathan  Hartswick,  who  run  the  Vermont  Comedy  Club,  are  producing  the  Operation  WARMTH  Comedy  Tour  to  raise  money  for  CVOEO  heat  assistance  around  the  state.  Tickets  $15  in  advance,  $20  at  the  door.  Info:  877-­6737. Â

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25

SATURDAY

*UHHQ 0RXQWDLQ &OXE KLNH RU VQRZ-­ shoe  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  meeting  place  and  time  TBD.  Hike  or  snow-­ shoe  the  Abbey  Pond  Trail  before  the  Bread  Loaf  Section  annual  meeting  and  dinner.  Round  trip  of  4.6  miles  with  1,260-­foot  elevation  gain.  Moderate  pace,  chilly  lunch  stop.  Contact  leader  Dave  Hardy  for  meet-­ ing  place  and  time:  (802)  343-­9017.  Basketball  Foul  Shooting  Competition  for  kids  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  10  a.m.-­noon,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  The  Vergennes  Knights  of  Columbus  invite  boys  and  girls  to  shoot  foul  shots.  Age  categories  for  10-­,  11-­,  12-­,  13-­,  and  14-­year-­olds.  Shoot  15  shots  from  the  foul  line.  Winners  get  a  regu-­ lation  basketball  and  can  move  on  to  district,  state  and  national  competitions.  Applications  and  info  available  at  local  schools  or  by  calling  877-­2367.  Craftersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  repurposing  yard  sale  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center,  333  Jones  Drive.  An  indoor,  fully  heated  craft  sale.  Sellers  get  a  6-­foot-­by-­6-­foot  space  to  sell  left-­ over  or  unused  yarns,  fabrics,  notions  or  patterns,  or  even  used  working  sewing  machines.  Flat  fee  $30  per  space,  no  commission.  Deadline  to  reserve  space:  -DQ RU XQWLO DOO VSRWV DUH ÂżOOHG 6QRZ GDWH )HE Info:  247-­4295  or  info@cmacvt.org.  Free  community  lunch  in  Shoreham.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Shoreham  Congregational  Church.  The  menu  features  homemade  soups,  sandwiches,  beverages  and  homemade  desserts.  Families  are  welcome.  If  there  is  snow,  go  sledding  on  the  slope  near  the  school.  Free,  but  nonperishable  donations  to  the  food  pantry  are  welcome.  )UHH LFH ÂżVKLQJ GD\ LQ 6KRUHKDP  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  1-­4:30  p.m.,  Larrabeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Point  Fishing  Access  Area.  $Q\RQH UHVLGHQW RU QRQUHVLGHQW PD\ JR LFH ÂżVKLQJ without  a  license.  Schedule:  1  p.m.,  registration  opens;  IXQ IDPLO\ DFWLYLWLHV DQG ÂżVK IU\ ZDWFK WKH SURV ZHLJK LQ WKHLU FDWFK NLGVÂś ÂżVKLQJ clinic  and  prizes.  Food  and  warming  huts  available.  All  equipment  needed  will  be  supplied.  Info:  nicole. corrao@state.vt.us.  ³+RZ WR 6XUYLYH D 3ODJXH´ VFUHHQLQJ DW 0LGGOHEXU\ College.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  powerful  documentary  tracking  the  history  of  the  AIDS  epidemic  in  the  United  States,  focusing  on  the  efforts  and  activism  of  two  coalitions,  ACT  UP  and  TAG,  that  singlehandedly  changed  AIDS  from  being  a  death  sentence  to  a  treatable  disease.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Green  Mountain  Club  annual  meeting  and  potluck  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  5-­8  p.m.,  First  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury.  The  Bread  Loaf  Section  holds  its  annual  meeting.  Bring  a  dish  for  the  potluck  and  your  own  place  setting.  Social  hour  5  p.m., Â

dinner  at  5:30,  followed  by  business  meeting  and  program.  Speaker:  Meteorologist  Chris  Bouchard,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tales  from  Tornado  Alley.â&#x20AC;?  RSVP:  388-­5407.  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  and  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  evening  of  fun  and  card  games.  Come  planning  to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  game.  Requested  donation:  $2.50.  Modern  Grass  Quintet  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Come  hear  some  toe-­tapping,  knee-­slapping,  high-­energy  contemporary  bluegrass.  Admission  $15.  Reservations  at  (802)  465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­music.net.  ³+RZ WR 6XUYLYH D 3ODJXH´ VFUHHQLQJ DW 0LGGOHEXU\ College.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  8-­10  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  powerful  documentary  tracking  the  history  of  the  AIDS  epidemic  in  the  United  States,  focusing  on  the  efforts  and  activism  of  two  coalitions,  ACT  UP  and  TAG,  that  singlehandedly  changed  AIDS  from  being  a  death  sentence  to  a  treatable  disease.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Mary  McCaslin  in  concert  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Jan.  25,  8-­10  p.m.,  WalkOver  Concert  Room,  15  Main  St.  ,FRQLF PXVLFLDQ 0DU\ 0F&DVOLQ ZLOO JLYH WKH ÂżUVW RI four  concertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  the  WalkOverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Concert  Series.  Tickets  are  $15  in  advance,  $20  on  the  day  of  the  show.  Reservations:  walkover@mac.com  or  453-­3188,  ext.  2. Â

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26

SUNDAY

Community  yoga  class  for  H.O.P.E.  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Jan.  26,  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@ottercreekyoga.com.  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Jan.  26,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus,  preparing  for  spring  concerts  in  early  April.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  989-­7355. Â

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28

TUESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  28,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  CVAA  spon-­ sors  a  luncheon  of  chicken  and  biscuit,  broccoli  Ă&#x20AC;RUHWV PL[HG EHDQV DQG SLQHDSSOH XSVLGH GRZQ cake.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girl  Rising!â&#x20AC;?  screening  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  28,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School.  A  feature  ¿OP VSRWOLJKWLQJ WKH UHPDUNDEOH VWRULHV RI QLQH JLUOV around  the  world  striving  beyond  circumstance  and  overcoming  nearly  insurmountable  odds  to  achieve  their  dreams.  PG-­13.  Free,  but  donations  to  support  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  education  accepted.  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Jan.  28,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus,  preparing  for  spring  concerts  in  early  April.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  989-­7355. Â

Jan

29

WEDNESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Jan.  29,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  CVAA  invites  seniors  to  a  noontime  meal  of  pot  roast,  vegetable  gravy,  mashed  potatoes,  Italian  vegetables,  wheat  bread  and  white  chip  and  craisin  cookies.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610. Â

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31

FRIDAY $QQXDO VWXGHQW DUW VKRZ LQ %UDQGRQ  Friday,  Jan.  31,  5-­7  p.m.,  Brandon  Artists  Guild.  Info:  247-­4956  or  brandonartistsguild.

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FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MARKETS Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Winter  hours  Saturdays,  9:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.  at  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  November-­December  and  March-­April.  Local  produce,  meats,  cheese  and  eggs,  baked  goods,  jams,  prepared  foods  and  more.  EBT  and  debit  cards  welcome.  Info:  www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org  or  on  Facebook.

Orwell  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Fridays,  June-­October,  3-­6  p.m.,  town  green.

SPORTS Co-­ed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-­2502;  Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-­8103.

CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-­in  hours  during  the  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;  Wednesday  and  Friday,  3-­7  p.m.  94  Main  St.  0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2I¿FH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF J\P Teen  drop-­in  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-­5  p.m.  Info:  388-­3910  or  www.addisonteens.com.

Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  p.m.  On  the  air  on  club  repeater  147.36/147.96  MHz,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visitors  welcome.

Addison  County  Emergency  Planning  Committee.  Last  Wednesday,  5  p.m.  State  Police  Barracks.  Public  invited.

Addison  County  Republican  Party.  Third  Friday,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library,  Middlebury.  897-­2744.

American  Legion  Auxiliary  Post  27.  Fourth  Monday,  7  p.m.  American  Legion,  Wilson  Road,  Middlebury.

Addison  County  Council  Against  Domestic  and  Sexual  Violence.  Fourth  Tuesday,  noon-­1:30  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse  in  Middlebury.  388-­9180.

Brandon  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Tuesday,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center.

Brandon  Senior  Citizen  Center.  1591  Forest  Dale  Road.  247-­3121.

Bristol  Historical  Society.  Third  Thursday,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.,  Bristol.

The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  Drive,  %ULVWRO 2SHQ PLNH QLJKW ¿UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK 5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  free  for  all  ages;  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www.bristols-­ katepark.com.

LGBTQ  (Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual,  Transgender,  Queer).  Youth  support  group  meets  Monday  nights,  4-­6  p.m.,  Turningpoint  Center,  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Info:  388-­4249.

Middlebury  Garden  Club.  Second  Tuesday.  Location  varies.  Barbara:  388-­8268.

NEAT  (Northeast  Addison  Television)  Channel  16.  Fourth  Monday,  5-­7  p.m.  NEAT  studio  in  Bristol.  Bruce  Duncan,  bduncan@madriver.com.

Neshobe  Sportsman  Club.  Second  Monday,  6  p.m.  potluck;  7  p.m.  meeting.  97  Frog  Hollow  Road  in  Brandon.

Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  poetry  workshop  held  Thursdays,  1-­3  p.m.  Ilsley  Library  in  Middlebury.  Poets  of  all  ages  are  invited  to  share  their  poetry  for  feed-­ back,  encouragement  and  optional  weekly  assign-­ ments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Free.

Orwell  Historical  Society.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Orwell  Free  Library.

PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  7KXUVGD\ D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RI¿FH EXLOG-­ ing  on  Exchange  St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  Department  conference  room.  989-­8141.

Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  9:30-­10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.

Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  October.  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  6:45  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Meals  catered  by  Lisa  Cloutier  of  the  Bridge  Restaurant.  PO  Box  94,  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Info:  Contact  President  Shanon  Atkins  at  877-­3889.

GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-­11  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury.

Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights.

Five-­Town  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-­5:30  p.m.  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace.

Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-­3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-­2000.

BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  $3,000.  )RRG DYDLODEOH %HQH¿WV YHWHUDQV VFKRODUVKLSV DQG community  programs.  388-­9311.

Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-­3121.

Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-­ups  6:15  p.m.,  regular  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  compli-­ mentary  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  247-­5709.

VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quickies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-­9468.

HEALTH  &  PARENTING Adult  ADHD  support  group  in  Middlebury.  Second  Wednesday,  7:30  p.m.,  Focus  Research  Center,  135  South  Pleasant  St.  Info:  349-­7222  or  Debbie@focus-­ resourcecenter.com.

Alcoholics  Anonymous.  Brandon,  Bristol,  Middlebury,  New  Haven,  North  Ferrisburgh,  Ripton,  Vergennes.  Alcoholics  Anonymous  holds  meetings  seven  days  a  week  throughout  Addison  County.  For  times,  locations  and  information  on  twelve-­step,  discussion,  As  Bill  Sees  It,  Big  Book,  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meetings,  call  388-­9284  or  visit  www.aavt.org/aamtg9.htm#Legend.

Al-­Anon  and  Alateen  meetings  in  Middlebury.  See  vermontalanonalateen.org/meetings.php  for  meetings  days,  times  and  locations.

At  Wits  End.  Middlebury.  Mondays,  7-­8:30  p.m.  The  Turningpoint  Center  in  the  Marble  Works.  388-­4249.

Autism  Support  Daily.  First  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.  New  Haven  Congregational  Church.  Support  for  families  affected  by  autism.  Online  support  at  www.autismsupport-­ daily.com.  Lynn  George,  660-­7240;  Milly  Jackson,  545-­2335.

Autism  Parent  Support  Group  in  New  Haven.  Second  Thursday.  Sapphire  Center,  87  Rivers  Bend  Road.  Childcare  not  available.  Anjanette  Sidaway,  388-­3887.

Blood  pressure  and  foot  clinics.  Sponsored  by  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice.  Bring  basin  and  towel  for  foot  care.  Clinics  that  fall  on  holidays  will  be  held  the  week  after  on  the  same  day.  388-­7259.

Bridport:  Grange  Hall.  First  Wednesday,  10:30  a.m.-­noon.

Bristol:  American  Legion.  Second  Wednesday,  10 Â

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Middlebury:  Middlebury  Fitness,  Narcotics  Anonymous  Road  to  Recovery  Group.  Wednesdays  11  a.m.-­noon.

Middlebury.  6  p.m.  The  Turningpoint  Center  in  the  Toddler  Playgroup.  Brandon.  St.  Thomas  Marble  Works.  388-­4249.

Episcopal  Church.  Registration:  247-­0228  or  Natural  Beginnings  Breastfeeding  Support  Group.  www.town.brandon.vt.us/recreation.htm.

Third  Tuesday,  10  a.m.-­noon.  Department  of  Tot  open  gym  in  Ferrisburgh.  Fridays,  9:30-­11  +HDOWK :,& RI¿FH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 7DXJKW E\ 9LFNL a.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Central  School  gymnasium.  Kirby,  RN,  IBCLC.  236-­4136  or  948-­2172.

Info:  877-­1312  or  877-­3247.

Open  Door  Clinic.  Tuesday  and  Thursday  evenings  Turning  Point  Center.  Monday,  9  a.m.-­7:45  in  Middlebury.  Free  health  care  for  low-­income,  p.m.;  Tuesday-­Thursday,  9  a.m.-­9  p.m.;  uninsured  people.  388-­0137.

Friday,  9  a.m.-­8:30  p.m.;  Saturday,  11  Overeaters  Anonymous  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  1  p.m.  a.m-­10  p.m.  Closed  Sunday.  Marble  Works,  Downstairs  in  the  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  opposite  American  Flatbread.  Community  Babysitting  available  fourth  Saturday.  349-­4545  center  dedicated  to  providing  a  safe  social  or  453-­7088.  No  meeting  Feb.  25. and  educational,  substance-­free  environ-­ Overeaters  Anonymous  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  ment  for  all.  Free  movie  every  Saturday,  7:30  noon.  The  Turningpoint  Center  in  the  Marble  S P 3RWOXFN VXSSHU ¿UVW DQG WKLUG Works.  388-­4249.

Wednesdays,  6  p.m.;  bring  a  dish  if  you  are  Play  group  for  preschool  children.  United  Church  able.  Food  shelf  donations  accepted  as  well. of  Lincoln.  Wednesdays,  9:30-­11:30  a.m.  Jen  Vergennes  Playgroup.  Every  Wednesday,  Goodyear,  453-­8589.

9:30-­11  a.m.  Congregational  Church,  South  POSKVT  (Parents  of  Special  Kids  Vermont).  Water  Street.  For  children  from  birth  to  6  years.  Second  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.  New  Haven  Cherie  Vachon.  Sponsored  by  the  Addison  Congregational  Church.  Parent  support  group.  County  Parent/Child  Center.  388-­3171.

Topics  include  IEPs,  services  offered  in  Addison  Vet  to  Vet.  Middlebury.  Tuesdays,  6:15  p.m.  County,  divorce,  parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  rights,  sleep  prob-­ The  Turningpoint  Center  in  the  Marble  Works. lems,  general  teen-­age  issues  and  more.  Join  :LWV (QG 7KXUVGD\V S P $ FRQÂżGHQ-­ online  group  at  health.groups.yahoo.com/ tial  support  group  for  parents  whose  adolescent  group/POSKVT_MEMBERS.  Milly  Jackson,  or  young  adult  is  using  alcohol,  marijuana  and  545-­2335;  An  Duclos-­Collier,  453-­7324. other  drugs.  Turningpoint  Center  in  Middlebury.  Preschooler  Open  Gym  in  Ferrisburgh.  Fridays,  388-­4249.

9:30-­11  a.m.  Oct.  3  through  end  of  April.  Closed  Women  for  Sobriety.  Mondays,  6:15  p.m.  The  school  holidays.  Free  play  in  the  gum.  Bring  Turningpoint  Center  in  the  Marble  Works.  trikes,  bikes,  scooters  and  helmets.  Toddler  Self-­help  group  for  women  with  drinking  prob-­ push  carts,  wagons,  ball  and  Legos  available.  lems.  Info:  897-­5254.

Baby  blanket  area.  Birth  to  5.  Snacks  for  sale.  Yoga  class  in  Middlebury.  Third  Sundays,  877-­1534  or  877-­1312. noon-­1  p.m.  Otter  Creek  Yoga  in  the  Marble  PTSD  Support  Group  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Works.  Free.  388-­1961. starting  Aug.  16,  5:30  p.m.,  Turningpoint  Yoga  class  in  Middlebury.  Every  Friday  April  Center  in  the  Marble  Works.  388-­4249.

15-­June  3,  10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  The  Lodge  at  Otter  RSVP  Bone  Builders.  Osteoporosis  prevention  Creek.  Free  seated  yoga  class.  1-­800-­642-­5119,  exercise  program  is  offered,  several  locations.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;PUEO,â&#x20AC;?  BY  PHOTOGRAPHER  B ext.  1058.

50-­minute  classes  are  free  and  open  to  the  rian  Valley,  will  be  on  exhibit  and VDOH LQ %UDQGRQ DW &RPSDVV  for  Yoga  class  in  Monkton.  Sundays,  5:30-­6:30  p.m. public.  www.volunteersinvt.org/bonebuild-­ 0XVLF DQG $UWV &HQWHUÂśV ÂżUVW :LQWHU $UW Mart  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  show  featuring  a  wid Yoga  class  in  Vergennes.  Tuesdays,  5:30-­6:30  classes.html  or  388-­7044. e  ra a  numerous  artists.  The  show  ru nge  of  2-­  and  3-­dimensional  works  by  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  Starts  Nov.  22,  2011.  Free.  Bristol:  American  Legion,  Monday  and  ns  through  March  31.

Info:  877-­2211.

Wednesday,  10  a.m.;  Bristol  Health  and  Yoga  for  Community  in  Bristol.  Fridays,  6:30  a.m.  Fitness,  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  2  p.m. or  5:30  p.m.  Phoenix  Rising  Center  on  Mountain  East  Middlebury:  Valley  Bible  Church,  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  S e n i o r  exercise  class  in  Lincoln.  Lincoln  Library,  Tuesday  and  Street.  $5  contribution.  Janet,  453-­2419.

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Young  Adult  All-­Recovery  Group  in  Middlebury.  Tuesdays,  Middlebury:  Community  Services  Building,  Monday  and  4-­5  p.m.,  Turning  Point  Center.  Starts  Jan.  14,  2014.  For  Wednesday,  4  p.m.;  Middlebury  Fitness,  Tuesday  and  SOS  (Survivors  of  Suicide).  First  Wednesdays,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Hospice  Volunteer  Services  in  the  Marble  Works.  anyone  age  15-­25  in  recovery.  Thursday,  1  p.m.;  Vermont  Adult  Learning,  Monday  and  Grief  support  for  those  who  have  lost  someone  to  suicide.  Wednesday,  4  p.m.

Info:  388-­4111.

Monkton:  Friends  Methodist  Church,  Monday,  Wednesday,  Speak  Up!  Addison  County.  First,  second  and  fourth  and  Friday,  5:30  p.m.

See  a  full  listing  of  Thursdays,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church  in  Middlebury.  Lincoln:  Lincoln  Library,  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  4-­5  p.m.  Self-­advocacy  group  for  individuals  with  developmental  Information:  453-­2665. disabilities.  Info:  388-­3702.

Shoreham:  Volunteer  Fire  Department,  Tuesday  and  Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis,  grad  class,  in  Middlebury  at  Middlebury  Thursday,  8  a.m.

Fitness.  An  ongoing  class  open  to  seniors  who  have  South  Starksboro:  Jerusalem  School  House,  Tuesday  and  completed  Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  Part  1.  Open  to  anyone  50  or  Thursday,  8:30  a.m. older.  Sponsored  by  CVAA.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  Starksboro:  Starksboro  Library,  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  6-­7  www.addisonindependent.com Info  and  registration:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  1028. p.m.  Information:  Lisa  Daudon,  453-­3732.

Bristol:  Holley  Hall,  Mondays  11  a.m.-­noon.

Whiting:  Town  Hall,  Monday  and  Thursday,  9  a.m.

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Bone  Builders  class  in  Lincoln.  Lincoln  Library,  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  4-­5  p.m.

Brain  Injury  Support  Group  in  Middlebury.  Second  Tuesday,  6-­8  p.m.,  Hannaford  Career  Center,  Room  208.  For  survi-­ vors,  family  members  and  caregivers.  Info:  388-­2720  or  lisabernardin@gmail.com.

Brain  Injury  Support  Group  Project  of  Crown  Point,  N.Y.  Every  other  Thursday,  6:30  p.m.,  1869  Crown  Point  Rd.,  Crown  Point,  N.Y.  Call  (518)  597-­3104  for  dates.

Bristol  Playgroup.  Every  Tuesday  starting  Sept.  10,  2013,  9:30-­11  a.m.,  First  Baptist  Church.  For  children  from  birth  to  6  years.  Led  by  David  Sandler.  Sponsored  by  the  Addison  County  Parent/Child  Center.  388-­3171.

Car  seat  safety  check  in  Middlebury.  Middlebury  Volunteer  Ambulance  Association,  55  Collins  Drive.  First  Saturday  of  every  month,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.

Childbirth  Classes.  Porter  Hospital  offers  several  options  in  childbirth  classes.  Schedules  and  applications:  382-­3413  or  www.portermedical.org/outreach.html.

Childcare  Class.  Thursdays  at  4:15  p.m.  Lincoln  Library.  453-­5362.

Disabled  American  Veterans  in  Middlebury.  388-­6401.  Otter  Valley  Disabled  American  Veterans  Chapter  21  meet  the  ¿UVW 0RQGD\ RI WKH PRQWK S P DW WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ American  Legion.  New  members  welcome.

Family  Caregiver  Support  Group  in  Middlebury.  388-­3983.  Elderly  Services,  112  Exchange  St.  Third  Fridays.

Foot  care  clinic,  also  blood  pressure  and  pulse  monitors.  658-­2421.  Bridport  Grange.  First  Mondays  of  even  months.

Hellenbach  Cancer  Support  Group  in  Middlebury.  Call  for  information  and  meeting  times:  388-­6107.

HIV  Testing  in  Middlebury.  Open  Door  Clinic.  388-­0137.  Free  and  anonymous.  Call  for  appointment.

La  Leche  League  of  Addison  County  in  Middlebury.  First  Thursday,  10-­11  a.m.,  at  Junebug  in  the  Star  Mill.  Info:  382-­1589.

Making  Recover  Easier  (MRE)  group  in  Middlebury.  Wednesdays,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marble  Works.  A  group  meeting  for  people  in  recovery  struggling  to  decide  whether  or  not  to  attend  noon-­step  programs.

Memory  screenings  in  Middlebury.  First  Tuesdays,  by  appoint-­ ment.  Free.  Appointments:  385-­3711  or  nschaedel@hphrc. org.

Middlebury  Playgroup.  Every  Tuesday,  9:30-­11  a.m.,  Memorial  Baptist  Church,  South  Pleasant  Street.  For  children  from  birth  to  6  years.  Led  by  Melanie  Root.  Sponsored  by  the  Addison  County  Parent/Child  Center.  388-­3171.

Monday  Playgroup  in  Brandon.  Mondays  when  schools  are  open,  10-­11:30  a.m.  St.  Thomas  Episcopal  Church,  down-­ stairs.  Run  by  Brandon  Recreation  Department,  247-­0228.

NAMI-­VT  Family  Support  Group  in  Brandon.  First  Monday.  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Museum  at  the  Stephen  A.  Douglas  Birthplace.  For  family  members  and  close  friends  of  a  loved  one  with  a  serious  mental  illness.  Mary,  247-­0180;  or  NAMI  RI¿FH

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BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jeffrey  Stetson  of  Bristol  announce  the  engagement  of  their  daughter,  Jennifer  Stetson,  to  Matthew  Myers,  son  of  John  and  Robin  Myers  of  Brandon.

The  bride-­to-­be  is  a  graduate  of  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  and  St.  Lawrence  University.  She  is  an  administrative  assistant  for  the  town  of  Bristol.

The  groom-­to-­be  is  a  gradu-­ ate  of  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School,  SUNY  Canton  and  VTC.  He  is  a  journeyman  electrician  for  Electrical  Power  Solutions.

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TRICIA  ALLEN,  ILSLEY  Public  Library  Youth  Services  librarian,  looks  for  her  favorite  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  youth  books  among  those  donated  for  the  used  book  sale  on  Saturday,  Feb.  1.  Money  raised  through  the  Friends  of  Ilsley  Public  Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  monthly  book  sales  supports  library  programming.

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The  Friends  raise  money  for  library  programming  and  sponsor  their  own  events.  Money  comes  primarily  through  memberships  and  used  book  sales.  During  2013  the  Friends  donated  almost  $16,000  to  the  library.

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Membership  and  gifts  brought  in  almost  $9,000.  The  used  book  sales  netted  a  little  over  $5,000.  Each  month  a  host  of  volunteers,  led  by  Mary  Ruth  Crawford,  sort  and  arrange  donated  books  for  the  sale  KHOG RQ WKH ¿UVW 6DWXUGD\ RI HDFK month  from  11  a.m.  to  3  p.m.

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By  JOHN  FLOWERS +3+5& EHFRPH RQH RI WKH ÂżUVW IDFLO-­ MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  After  more  than  ities  of  its  kind  in  Vermont  to  convert  three  decades  of  improving  quality  of  to  electronic  records  management,  life  for  senior  citizens  throughout  the  something  it  did  â&#x20AC;&#x153;on  time  and  on  region,  Neil  Gruber  is  suspending  his  budget.â&#x20AC;? career  to  provide  some  much-­needed  But  HPHRC  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  about  TLC  on  the  home  front. numbers  and  strategic  planning  Gruber,  61,  has  resigned  his  post  during  Gruberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tenure;Íž  it  was  also  as  top  administrator  of  Helen  Porter  about  having  fun.  For  example,  Helen  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  Porter  now  has  a  major  summer  (HPHRC)  in  order  to  spend  more  time  event  each  year  that  integrates  the  with  his  wife,  Joanne,  who  is  battling  residents,  their  families,  staff  and  the  what  he  called  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;life-­limiting  illness.â&#x20AC;? greater  community  into  engrossing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  put  more  time  on  the  recreational  activities. clock,â&#x20AC;?  Gruber  said  of  the  priorities  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  helped  create  an  environment  one  must  establish  given  the  fragil-­ for  the  residents  and  community  that  ity  and  temporal  nature  of  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  is  very  special,â&#x20AC;?  Gruber  said. existence.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  environment  that  has  earned  The  clock  on  Gruberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  career  in  national  exposure,  thanks  in  part  to  NEIL  GRUBER senior  care  began  back  in  1980,  a  recently  released  book  by  local  when  he  became  administrator  of  author  Sue  Halpern  titled,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  Dog  Bennington  Health  and  Rehabilitation  Walks  into  a  Nursing  Home:  Lessons  full  attention  to  Joanne,  making  sure  Center.  He  would  also  serve  stints  in  the  Good  Life  from  an  Unlikely  she  gets  to  her  doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  appointments  with  the  Vermont  Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Home  Teacher.â&#x20AC;?  The  book  imparts  some  and  treatments  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  of  course  and  Wake  Robin  long-­term  care  home  of  the  experiences  that  Halpern  taking  time  to  have  some  fun. before  becoming  and  her  10-­year-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  will  give  us  some  time  to  do  administrator  of  old  Labradoodle  some  things  we  might  not  otherwise  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In any year, we Helen  Porter  in  Pransky  have  do,â&#x20AC;?  Gruber  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  planning  a  probably treat 1997. enjoyed  as  a  dog  trip  to  visit  her  brother  in  Idaho;Íž  we  He  recalled  three times as therapy  team  see  him  too  seldom.  We  are  excited  taking  the  helm  at  HPHRC.  about  spending  some  quality  time  of  what  was  then  many patients as A  crew  from  with  him.â&#x20AC;? a  conventional,  we did in the old NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today  Being  removed  from  the  job  has  118-­bed  nursing  Showâ&#x20AC;?  came  to  allowed  him  to  look  back  upon  it  home  that  was  full  nursing home, Middlebury  to  with  a  new  appreciation  of  the  elder  virtually  all  the  because so many shoot  a  segment  care  industry  and  its  clients.  Gruber  time.  But  changes  at  Helen  Porter  GHYHORSHG D UHVSHFW DQG DIÂżQLW\ IRU within  the  senior  people come and featuring  Halpern,  seniors  as  a  young  child  who  lived  care  industry  go.â&#x20AC;?

Pransky  and  next  door  to  his  grandmother. would  soon  stem  HPHRC  residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  a  good  day,  all  the  way  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Neil Gruber the  facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  client  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  created  a  lot  through  high  school,  if  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  Ă&#x20AC;RZ 7KH VWDWH RI of  buzz,â&#x20AC;?  Gruber  my  grandmother  every  day.â&#x20AC;?

Vermont  began  placing  a  premium  on  said  of  the  light  Halpernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  book  has  Seniors,  he  said,  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  get  giving  elders  the  support  services  they  shone  on  HPHRC. their  due  in  todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  society  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  at  least  needed  to  remain  in  their  homes  much  Gruber  is  pleased  to  leave  HPHRC  compared  to  in  the  Far  East  and  other  longer.  And  Middlebury  would  soon  in  good  health,  though  he  noted  the  cultures. become  home  to  two  large  retirement  persistent  challenges  facing  elder  3RUWHU 0HGLFDO &HQWHU RIÂżFLDOV VDLG communities  that  have  proven  popular  care.  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  sorry  to  see  Gruber  leave,  but  in  attracting  seniors  from  both  within  shift  to  universal  they  understand  and  outside  of  Addison  County. access  to  health  care  his  reasoning.  Jim  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like  most  nursing  homes,  we  and  the  dwindling  â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who Darragh,  assistant  provided  the  ordinary,  long-­term  care  federal  funding  for  administrator  at  services,â&#x20AC;?  Gruber  recalled.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  began  Medicaid  programs  are nurses and HPHRC,  will  serve  facing  an  occupancy  challenge.â&#x20AC;? are  among  the  therapists â&#x20AC;Ś will as  interim  leader  So  Gruber,  his  staff  and  board  of  issues  with  which  during  the  next  two  directors  began  doing  some  strategic  hospitals  and  nurs-­ be important in months  until  a  new  planning  to  diversify  services  and  ing  homes  will  have  leadership roles leader  is  selected.  A  transform  Helen  Porter  into  some-­ to  contend. is  currently  in nursing homes search  thing  much  more  than  a  mere  nursing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  level  under  way,  accord-­ home.  Under  the  new  name  of  Helen  of  complexity  of  in the future ing  to  Ron  Hallman,  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  the  level  of  the  care  because of the PMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  vice  presi-­ Center,  the  facility  scaled  back  its  people  are  provided  dent  for  develop-­ rooms  to  105  and  began  offering  with  continues  to  complex care we ment  and  public  short-­term,  rehabilitative  stays  for  increase,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  are going to.â&#x20AC;? relations. patients  working  to  transition  back  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  people  in  ³7KH VLJQLÂżFDQW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Neil Gruber contributions  made  into  their  homes.  Helen  Porter  has  leadership  roles  in  a  staff  of  175  full-­  and  part-­time  nursing  homes  will  by  Neil  Gruber  to  workers. need  a  very  strong  our  organization  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  any  year,  we  probably  treat  clinical  background  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  that  during  his  tenure  as  the  administrator  three  times  as  many  patients  as  we  did  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  my  strength.  I  was  a  social  of  Helen  Porter  are  many  and  have  in  the  old  nursing  home,  because  so  worker  when  I  started.  People  who  truly  strengthened  and  enhanced  many  people  come  and  go,â&#x20AC;?  Gruber  are  nurses  and  therapists  â&#x20AC;Ś  will  be  our  mission  of  providing  quality  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  discharging  on  average  important  in  leadership  roles  in  nurs-­ and  compassionate  care  for  our  resi-­ 15-­20  people  per  month  who  have  had  ing  homes  in  the  future  because  of  dents,â&#x20AC;?  said  Porter  Medical  Center  short  stays.â&#x20AC;? the  complex  care  we  are  going  to.â&#x20AC;?

President  James  L.  Daily.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neil  and  The  organization  established  a  Gruber  added  nursing  homes  are  his  team  introduced  many  innovative  36-­bed  unit  for  patients  suffering  from  receiving  patients  much  quicker  than  programs  under  the  banner  of  Culture  memory-­loss  ailments,  an  offering  they  used  to  due  to  coverage  limita-­ Change  which  have  fundamentally  that  has  since  grown  to  50  beds.  Porter  tions  of  insurance  companies. transformed  how  we  deliver  services  has  also  joined  forces  with  Addison  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  you  staying  in  an  and  ensure  that  Helen  Porter  truly  Respite  Care  Home  to  provide  some  expensive  hospital,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. feels  like  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  for  the  people  we  hospice  suites  dedicated  to  patients  Nursing  home  management  is  an  serve  at  HPHRC.â&#x20AC;? receiving  end-­of-­life  care. arena  that  Gruber  might  eventually  Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@ Gruber  was  also  pleased  to  see  revisit,  but  for  now  he  is  giving  his  addisonindependent.com.

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Regional planners questions Vt. Gas VP Delegates  still  wonder  if  pipeline  follows  plan

Addison  County.â&#x20AC;?

Just  before  the  conclusion  of  the  discussion  with  Simollardes,  Jamie  Stewart  of  the  Rutland  Economic  By  ZACH  DESPART Development  Corporation  spoke  in  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Addison  support  of  the  project,  stating  that  County  Regional  Planning  Commis-­ it  would  slash  energy  costs  for  the  sion  on  Jan.  9  peppered  a  Vermont  Agri-­Mark  plant  in  Middlebury  and  Gas  Systems  executive  with  ques-­ the  Omya  plant  in  Rutland  County,  tions  about  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phase  IIâ&#x20AC;?  pipeline  which  Stewart  said  used  the  most  en-­ project. ergy  of  any  plant  in  the  state  after  the  Vermont  Gas,  of  South  Burlington,  IBM  plant  in  Essex  Junction. as  proposed  the  Addison  Rutland  DISAPPOINTMENT Natural  Gas  Project,  a  In  the  brief  intermis-­ natural  gas  pipeline  that  sion  between  the  discus-­ would  stretch  from  Col-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has sion  with  Simollardes  chester  to  Middlebury  already told and  the  regular  com-­ and  Vergennes  in  Phase  the Public mission  meeting,  the  I  and  from  Middlebury  spoke  with  Service Board Independent  to  Ticonderoga,  N.Y.,  in  several  members  of  the  Phase  II.  The  regional  that (Phase II commission. planning  commission  conforms to Revell  expressed  dis-­ and  the  Vermont  Pub-­ the regional appointment  with  the  lic  Service  Board  have  quality  of  the  discussion  already  endorsed  Phase  plan). I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t with  Vermont  Gas  execu-­ I,  but  Vermont  Gas  is  believe the tive. looking  from  the  re-­ audacity â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  move  on,  gional  planning  com-­ of that communities  need  to  missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  endorsement  make  decisions,â&#x20AC;?  Rev-­ of  Phase  II  to  help  in  its  statement.â&#x20AC;? ell  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  gonna  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jim Duclos need  to  intervene,  we  effort  to  gain  the  Public  Service  Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  approv-­ need  answers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  this  al  for  Phase  II. did  not  get  us  to  a  point  The  commission  invited  Eileen  Si-­ where  we  would  have  liked  to  have  mollardes,  vice  president  of  Supply  been.â&#x20AC;? and  Regulatory  Affairs  for  Vermont  Martin  echoed  a  similar  senti-­ Gas,  for  an  hour-­long  discussion  ment. about  the  project.  The  ACRPC  has  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  a  committee  that  devel-­ yet  to  decide  whether  or  not  to  en-­ oped  a  list  of  questions,  and  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  dorse  the  project. what  we  were  expecting  to  be  an-­ The  back-­and-­forth  between  Si-­ swered,â&#x20AC;?  Martin  said.  mollardes  and  commission  mem-­ Grzyb  described  the  commis-­ bers  grew  tense  at  times,  particularly  sionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  time  with  Simollardes  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;ab-­ when  Simollardes  told  the  group  she  solutely  worthless.â&#x20AC;? had  not  prepared  answers  to  a  list  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  extremely  unproductive.  questions  members  had  sent  her  in  December. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  put  together  a  list  of  questions  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  get  to  those  tonight?â&#x20AC;?  Lin-­ coln  delegate  Steve  Revell  asked  at  the  beginning  of  the  discussion.

Simollardes  said  it  was  her  inten-­ tion  to  provide  written  responses  to  the  questions  at  a  later  date.  She  cited  vacation  time  over  the  holidays  and  the  fact  that  she  was  unable  to  meet  with  company  attorneys  to  go  over  the  questions  as  reasons  she  was  unable  to  provide  answers  at  the  meeting  this  past  Thursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  desperately  need  those  ques-­ tions  answered,  otherwise  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ex-­ WUHPHO\ GLIÂżFXOW WR ÂżQG RXW ZKHUH ZH ÂżW ´ 5HYHOO UHVSRQGHG UHIHUULQJ WR KRZ WKH SLSHOLQH SURMHFW ÂżWV LQWR the  county  plan.

Chico  Martin  of  Bristol  rose  and  asked  if  the  commission  if  it  was  best  to  adjourn  until  Simollardes  had  answers  to  their  questions.  Executive  Director  Adam  Lougee  stated  that  was  a  possibility,  but  suggested  the  body  make  the  best  use  of  the  time,  since  it  had  invited  Simollardes  to  at-­ tend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  had  no  intention  to  put  anyone  off,â&#x20AC;?  Simollardes  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  have  to  take  it  seriously,â&#x20AC;?  Stan  Grzyb  of  Cornwall  interjected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  sorry  I  left  the  impression  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  take  it  seriously,â&#x20AC;?  Simollardes  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  wanted  to  be  able  to  view  your  answers,â&#x20AC;?  Grzyb  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  apologize,  and  I  offered  not  to  come  tonight.  If  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  wasting  peo-­ pleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  time,  I  apologize,â&#x20AC;?  Simollardes  said.

Simollardes  said  she  would  an-­ swer  questions  in  person  to  the  best  of  her  ability,  but  cautioned  that  if  any  of  her  answers  inadvertently  contradicted  testimony  by  Vermont  *DV 6\VWHPV RI¿FLDOV WKH\ VKRXOG be  disregarded.

Grzyb  asked  how  the  Phase  II  SURMHFW ÂżW LQWR WKH FRXQW\ SODQ DQG cited  a  section  of  the  document  that  deals  with  energy  sources.  That  sec-­ tion  states,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  our  objective  for  no  large-­scale  generation  or  transmis-­ sion  facilities,  which  have  as  their  primary  purpose  providing  energy  to  markets  outside  the  Addison  Region,  to  be  constructed  or  expanded  in  the  region.â&#x20AC;?

Grzyb  noted  that  most  of  the  gas  that  would  run  through  the  pipeline  would  go  to  the  International  Paper  plant  in  Ticonderoga,  N.Y. In  her  response,  Simollardes  did  not  address  that  clause,  but  said  that  WKH EHQH¿WV RI WKH SURMHFW ZRXOG EH WKUHHIROG ² LW ZRXOG EHQH¿W DLU quality  by  decreasing  the  amount  of  greenhouse  gases  emitted  into  the  atmosphere  to  the  tune  of  1  million  tons  over  20  years,  lower  natural  gas  rates  for  residents  and  businesses,  DQG HFRQRPLFDOO\ EHQH¿W 5XWODQG ZKLFK LQ WXUQ ZRXOG EHQH¿W $GGLVRQ County.  She  stated  that  International  Paper  would  contribute  $45  million  to  the  project,  subsidizing  the  cost  of  the  pipeline  to  taxpayers.

Simollardes  praised  the  Public  Service  Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Dec.  23  issuance  RI D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 3XEOLF *RRG IRU Phase  I  of  the  project,  and  said  that  the  pipeline,  by  replacing  oil  as  the  source  of  energy  for  many  homes  and  businesses,  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;likely  to  reduce  the  amount  of  greenhouse  gases  in Â

Our  goal  is  to  discover  the  facts  and  make  a  responsible  decision  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  we  wanted  her  here  to  review  her  an-­ swers,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  to  make  a  decision.â&#x20AC;?

Jim  Duclos  of  Cornwall  said  he  did  not  understand  how  Simollardes  could  believe  that  the  Phase  II  proj-­ ect  conforms  with  the  regional  plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She  has  already  told  the  Public  Service  Board  that  it  does,â&#x20AC;?  Duclos  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  believe  the  audacity  of  that  statement.â&#x20AC;?

CONFLICT  OF  INTEREST After  Simollardes  left,  the  com-­ mission  moved  to  its  regular  meet-­ ing  agenda,  which  included  a  dis-­ FXVVLRQ RI WKH ERG\ÂśV FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI interest  policy.  The  group  decided  that  the  pol-­ LF\ DV GHÂżQHG E\ WKH E\ODZV ZDV adequate  and  did  not  need  to  be  amended.  The  policy  states  that  members  should  recuse  themselves  LI WKH\ EHOLHYH WKH\ KDYH D FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW of  interest.  If  a  member  is  unsure,  he  or  she  can  disclose  the  potential  FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW WR WKH HQWLUH ERG\ ZKLFK would  then  debate  and  vote  whether  the  member  must  recuse  himself  or  herself.

Benjamin  Marks,  a  resident  of  Cornwall  and  attorney  represent-­ ing  the  town  in  the  pipeline  project,  cautioned  members  of  the  commis-­ sion,  especially  those  who  support  the  pipeline,  that  they  should  recuse  themselves  if  there  is  a  possibil-­ ity,  however  remote,  they  that  may  KDYH D FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW If  they  did  not,  Marks  said  he  ZRXOG FKDOOHQJH FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFWV RI LQWHU-­ est  in  court. Âł,I WKHUH DUH GHÂżFLHQFLHV , DP bound  as  an  attorney  to  exploit Â

VERMONT  GAS  EXECUTIVE  Eileen  Simollardes  tells  the  Addison  Regional  Planning  Commission  why  they  should  endorse  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proposed  natural  gas  pipeline  through  the  county.  Some  commissioners  wondered  if  Phase  II  of  the  project  contradicted  the  regional  plan.

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WKRVH GHÂżFLHQFLHV ´ 0DUNV VDLG Several  members  of  the  commis-­ sion  said  they  felt  that  Marksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  state-­ ments  were  akin  to  a  threat,  and  that  they  were  unaware  of  the  purpose  of  his  presence  at  the  meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  appreciate  the  threat  from  Cornwall  that  they  would  litigate,â&#x20AC;?  Revell  said.

A  member  of  the  commission  suggested  that  at  future  meetings  members  of  the  public  be  required  to  identify  themselves.  The  com-­ mission  took  no  action  on  that  sug-­ gestion.

Bill  Sayre  of  Bristol  voluntarily  recused  himself  from  further  dis-­ cussions  or  votes  pertaining  to  the  pipeline  project,  citing  his  relation-­

ship  with  Vermont  Gas  Systems.  Sayre  was  chairman  of  board  of  CVPS,  a  power  company  bought  in  2011  by  GazMetro,  which  also  owns  Vermont  Gas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On  this  issue  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  had  little  to  say,  and  have  only  spoken  when  there  was  a  question  about  a  fact,â&#x20AC;?  Sayre  told  the  commission.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  to  become  a  distraction  or  a  di-­ version,  so  I  will  recuse  myself  out  of  an  abundance  of  caution.â&#x20AC;?

Harvey  Smith  of  New  Haven  dis-­ FORVHG D SRWHQWLDO FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHU-­ est.  He  said  Vermont  Gas  Systems  KDG DSSURDFKHG KLP WR XVH ÂżYH acres  of  his  land  for  the  pipeline,  for  a  fee.  This  would  be  part  of  the  Phase  I  project,  not  Phase  II.

Smith  said  he  did  not  believe  he  KDG D FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW EXW OHIW LW to  the  commission  to  decide  wheth-­ er  or  not  he  must  recuse  himself.

In  the  ensuing  debate,  several  members  said  they  did  not  believe  Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  judgment  would  be  clouded  by  his  potential  business  transac-­ tion  with  Vermont  Gas  Systems,  but  said  he  should  recuse  himself  to  HOLPLQDWH DQG VHPEODQFH RI FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW of  interest  that  could  later  be  used  against  the  commission  in  court.  Other  members  disagreed.

A  motion  to  end  debate  and  put  the  issue  to  a  vote  failed.  A  subse-­ quent  motion  to  table  the  discus-­ sion  until  the  next  meeting  was  ap-­ proved,  9-­7. Â

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Llewyn Davis; dark and good Inside  Llewyn  Davis;Íž  Running  The  Coen  brothers  have  chosen  to  ex-­ plore  the  character  of  a  folk  singer  who  time:  1:45;Íž  Rating:  R Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  ever  ask  the  Coen  brothers  never  made  it.  In  this  shrewd  emotion-­ about  the  particulars  of  one  of  their  al  dissection  we  learn  that  Davis  is  not  PRYLHV $OO RI WKHP DUH ÂżOOHG ZLWK GDQ-­ a  loser  without  talent.  He  has  a  lovely  quiet  voice  but  is  unable,  or  gling  details  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  small  sights,  unwilling,  to  look  inside  to  conversations,  and  sounds  discover  what  parts  of  him-­ laid  on  with  great  care  that  self  might  carry  him  where  disappear  without  explana-­ he  wants  to  go.    tion.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inside  Llewyn  Davisâ&#x20AC;?  Llewyn  borrows  money,  is  full  of  these  and  yet  they  begs  a  couch  from  this  add  to  the  atmosphere,  and  friend  or  that,  and  moves  the  atmosphere,  trust  me,  through  his  days  in  a  mode  is  an  important  character  in  of  slow  motion  reluctance.  this  typically  dark  and  good  If  we  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  his  indolence  movie. for  ourselves,  his  friend  Jean  We  are  introduced  to  (Carey  Mulligan)  is  there  to  Llewyn  Davis,  folksinger  tell  us  all  about  it.  (Oscar  Isaac),  as  he  sings  a  By Joan Ellis In  a  kind  of  tepid  deter-­ lovely  ballad  in  the  Gaslight  mination  to  test  his  talent,  CafĂŠ,  Greenwich  Village,  1961.  The  modern  folk  movement  he  hitchhikes  to  Chicago  in  one  of  the  took  root  in  this  time  and  place  while  least  enviable  journeys  you  will  ever  itinerant  folksingers  hung  out  in  small  see.  Playing  for  the  Chicago  agent  cafĂŠs  singing  songs  about  injustice.  who  could  send  him  on  his  way,  he  As  the  decade  wore  on,  many  of  them  ¿]]OHV DQG WKH DJHQW SURQRXQFHV WKH became  household  names  and  their  sentence,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  any  money  singing  became  a  musical  focus  for  a  here.â&#x20AC;?

Throughout  the  movie  the  Coens  generation  protesting  war.

Llewyn  Davis  was  not  one  of  them.  use  a  running  metaphor  involving  an Â

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METEOROLOGIST  AND  STORM  chaser  Chris  Bouchard  will  share  his  photographs  of  extreme  weather  in  a  presentation  at  the  Green  Mountain  Club  Bread  Loaf  Sectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  meeting  and  dinner  at  the  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury  on  Jan.  26.

Storm chaser to share photos, info MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  annual  meeting  of  the  Green  Mountain  Club  Bread  Loaf  Section  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  Jan.  26,  in  the  Fellowship  Hall  of  the  Congrega-­ tional  Church  in  Middlebury.  At  the  meeting,  Chris  Bouchard  will  present  a  program  and  slideshow  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tornado  Alley.â&#x20AC;?  Bouchard  is  a  meteorologist  with  over  seven  yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  experience  forecasting  Ver-­ montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  temperamental  weather.

Bouchardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  forecasts  have  ap-­ peared  in  many  places  around  the Â

region,  most  prominently  under  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eye  on  the  Skyâ&#x20AC;?  banner  on  Vermont  Public  Radio.  He  gradu-­ ated  from  Lyndon  State  College  in  2004.  While  interested  in  all  fac-­ ets  of  weather,  his  area  of  exper-­ tise  lies  with  thunderstorms  and  tornadoes.  He  is  an  accomplished  lightning  photographer  and  a  storm  chaser.  Bouchard  has  tra-­ versed  Tornado  Alley  for  months  on  end  in  pursuit  of  severe  weath-­ er  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  both  for  fun  and  to  conduct  VFLHQWLÂżF UHVHDUFK

The  annual  meeting  begins  with  social  time  at  5  p.m.  and  a  pot-­ luck  dinner  at  5:30  p.m.,  followed  by  a  short  business  meeting  and  the  slide  program.  Members  and  guests  are  welcome  at  all  GMC  events.  Those  interested  in  attend-­ LQJ VKRXOG FDOO 5XWK 3HQÂżHOG DW 802-­388-­5407  to  let  her  know  that  they  are  coming  and  what  dish  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  bring.  Information  about  this  and  other  Bread  Loaf  Section  events  is  available  at  www.gmc-­ breadloaf.org.

Vt.  Book  Shop  to  hold  book  drive  Jan.  20 MIDDLEBURY  Not  only  can  people  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bonnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Book  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a wonderful, drop  off  their  gently  Foundation  is  part-­ family-friendly used  books,  but  also  nering  with  Vermont  service project that they  can  buy  a  new  Book  Shop  to  collect  allows kids to help book  from  the  book  used  books  for  chil-­ other kids in their shop  to  donate.  dren  without  them  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  a  wonder-­ a  special  Jan.  20  book  community in a very ful,  family-­friendly  real and tangible drive.  service  project  that  East  Middlebury  way.â&#x20AC;? allows  kids  to  help  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Amy Graham other  kids  in  their  resident  Amy  Gra-­ ham,  vice  president  of  community  in  a  very  Bonnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Books,  and  her  sister  Diana  real  and  tangible  way,â&#x20AC;?  Amy  Graham  Graham  are  busy  preparing  for  their  said. book  drive  coming  up  on  Monday  that  Bonnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Book  Foundation,  named  will  run  from  9:30  a.m.  to  5:30  p.m.  after  the  Grahamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  mother,  mainly Â

orange  cat  to  chart  Llewynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  trajecto-­ ry.  When  the  discouraged  folksinger  uses  a  friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  apartment  for  a  night,  he  lets  the  cat  escape  by  mistake.  Driven  by  an  uncharacteristic  sense  of  responsibility,  he  chases,  catches  and  cares  for  the  cat.  That  obligation  is  why  the  cat  ends  up  as  a  passenger  on  Llewynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  shoulder  on  the  trip  to  Chicago  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  until  in  one  telling  mo-­ ment,  the  hitchhiker  can  no  longer  handle  either  his  duty  to  the  cat  or  to  the  now  comatose  driver  who  gave  him  a  ride.  At  that  point,  a  dark  movie  grows  darker.   Because  listening  to  Llewyn  in  The  Gaslight  was  so  pleasant,  we  were  rooting  for  him  to  break  out  as  so  many  did  during  the  early  sixties  from  exactly  that  neighborhood.  But  this  is  a  Coen  brothers  movie.  Llewyn  never  once  exhibits  joy  or  even  mild  pleasure  in  his  music,  his  friends  or  his  surroundings.  He  shows  not  the  tiniest  spark  that  might  morph  into  contagious  appeal  for  his  audiences.  The  Coens  have  shown  us  precisely  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inside  Llewyn  Davis  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  nearly  enough  to  lift  him  out  of  The  Gaslight  CafĂŠ.  Â

covers  North  Carolina  and  Vermont,  as  that  is  where  the  two  sisters  reside.  In  the  past,  the  organization  has  helped  students  attending  elementary  schools  in  Middlebury  and  Leicester,  plus  chil-­ dren  who  are  a  part  of  the  Parent-­Child  Center  of  Addison  County.  This  book  drive  will  be  held  on  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  Day,  a  holiday  that  has  been  celebrated  since  1983.  In  past  years,  Amy  Graham  has  helped  to  distribute  about  2,200  books  in  Ver-­ mont  alone  and  it  is  hoped  that  this  book  drive  will  only  add  to  that  grow-­ ing  trove  of  books  given  to  children  around  the  state. Â

Âł'5$*216 )/<,1* ´ $ SDLQWHG Ă&#x20AC;RRU FDQYDV E\ *LJL 9DOOH\ DQG Âł5HDGLQJ 9HUPRQW ´ E\ SKRWRJUDSKHU Melanie  Considine,  are  among  the  many  pieces  of  art  on  exhibit  and  for  sale  during  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Winter  Art  Mart  in  Brandon,  running  through  March  31.

Winter  Art  Mart  to  exhibit  wide  variety  of  art BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Compass  Mu-­ sic  and  Arts  Center  in  Brandon  an-­ QRXQFHV LWV ÂżUVW :LQWHU $UW 0DUW ² D show  of  different  artists  in  a  variety  of  media.  From  Jan.  15  through  March  31,  a  wide  range  of  two-­  and  three-­dimensional  works  of  art,  such  as  pottery,  jewelry,  paintings,  pho-­ tography,  sculpture,  printmaking  and  more  will  be  on  exhibit  and  for  sale.

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Orchard to hold wassail celebration SHOREHAM  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  winter  was-­ of  hot  mulled  hard  cider  (mulled  sail  originated  in  1500s  in  the  cider  sweet  cider  will  also  be  available). orchards  of  southwest  England  and  The  meal  of  soup  and  bread  can  today  is  still  practiced  in  apple  or-­ be  purchased  for  $5  per  person.  chard  regions  around  All  mulled  drinks  are  the  world.  The  ancient  complimentary,  while  :DVVDLO Ă&#x20AC;UVW custom  of  wassail  re-­ other  hard  and  ice  ci-­ fers  to  the  lively  tradi-­ VWDUWHG DV D ders  will  be  available  tion  of  visiting  apple  JUHHWLQJ RU DV for  purchase  and  en-­ orchards  and  singing  D WRDVW UHYHOHUV joyment  at  the  orchard  to  the  trees  to  promote  PLJKW VD\ or  to  take  home. a  good  harvest  for  the  KROGLQJ XS D PXJ :DVVDLO ÂżUVW VWDUWHG coming  year. as  a  greeting  or  as  a  On  Saturday,  Jan.  RI VSLFHG PXOOHG toast  revelers  might  18,  from  5-­9  p.m.,  this  FLGHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waes say  holding  up  a  mug  old  English  tradition  is  hael!â&#x20AC;? )URP ROG of  spiced  mulled  cider:  revisited  as  Champlain  (QJOLVK WKLV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waes  hael!â&#x20AC;?  From  Orchards,  located  at  WUDQVODWHV WR ´%H old  English,  this  trans-­ 3597  Route  74  West  to,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be  in  good  LQ JRRG KHDOWK Âľ lates  in  Shoreham,  hosts  a  health!â&#x20AC;?  Eventually,  as  wassailing  of  the  apple  things  go,  wassail  re-­ trees  to  wish  their  orchard  a  good  ferred  less  often  to  the  greeting  and  crop  in  the  forthcoming  season.  The  more  often  to  the  drink. festivities  will  include  a  meal  of  soup  The  ritual  aspect  of  the  wassail-­ and  bread  followed  by  a  lively  stroll  ing  of  the  apples  trees  is  tradition-­ of  wassail  merrymakers  through  the  ally  led  by  a  wassail  king  and  queen  orchard  serenading  the  apple  trees  who  travel  from  apple  orchard  to  ZLWK VRQJ DQG FHOHEUDWLRQ DQG ÂżQDO-­ apple  orchard  in  an  effort  to  ensure  O\ DQ HYHQLQJ ERQÂżUH DFFRPSDQLHG a  good  harvest  for  the  coming  year.  by  music,  merriment  and  a  cauldron  Villagers  would  often  form  a  circle Â

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around  the  largest  apple  tree  while  singing,  toasting  and  making  noise  to  scare  off  evil  spirits.  The  wassail  drink  (a  spiced  cider)  was  made  and  shared  for  this  occasion,  and  the  wassail  queen  (or  the  youngest  boy,  known  as  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tom  Titâ&#x20AC;?)  was  lifted  into  the  boughs  of  a  tree  to  place  wassail  soaked  toast  from  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;clayen  cupâ&#x20AC;?  as  a  gift  to  the  birds,  who  were  though  to  represent  the  good  spirits  of  the  trees  (Champlain  Orchards  VHHV GRQXWV ÂżW IRU WKLV ULWXDO

The  Champlain  Orchards  was-­ sailing  of  the  apple  trees  will  give  community  members  the  opportu-­ nity  to  contribute  to  the  success  of  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  harvest  and  celebrate  all  that  is  has  provided  in  the  past.  Bring  snowshoes,  sleds,  warm  clothes,  and  any  other  fun  accesso-­ ries  for  the  walk,  and  a  mug  to  hold  a  warm  drink.  To  learn  more  about  the  second  annual  Champlain  Or-­ chards  Winter  Wassail  and  to  learn  the  traditional  songs,  visit  www.

ChamplainOrchards.com/events/  or  call  897-­2777.  RSVP  to  Laura  at  802-­897-­2777  or  laura@champlain-­ orchards.com.

Ambulance  assistance BILL  EDSON,  CHIEF  of  operations  for  the  Middlebury  Regional  Emergency  Medical  Service,  is  all  smiles  after  receiving  a  $5,000  check  from  the  Middlebury  American  Legion  Post  27,  a  longtime  sup-­ porter  of  the  ambulance  service.  The  local  American  Legion  supports  many  local  charities,  youth  activi-­ ties  and  community  organizations  in  addition  to  its  work  in  assisting  veterans.

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opening  date  from  Jan.  21  to  Jan.  31.  The  2014  date  is  one  day  later  WKDQ WKH ¿OLQJ VHDVRQ RSHQ-­ ing,  which  started  on  Jan.  30,  2013,  following  January  tax  law  changes  made  by  Congress  on  Jan.  1,  2013,  under  the  American  Taxpayer  Re-­ lief  Act  (ATRA).  The  extensive  set  of  ATRA  tax  changes  affected  many  2012  tax  returns,  which  led  to  the  late  January  opening.

The  IRS  noted  that  several  op-­ tions  are  available  to  help  taxpay-­ ers  prepare  for  the  2014  tax  season  and  get  their  refunds  as  easily  as  possible.  New  year-­end  tax  plan-­

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In  addition,  many  software  com-­ panies  are  expected  to  begin  ac-­ cepting  tax  returns  in  January  and  hold  those  returns  until  the  IRS  systems  open  on  Jan.  31.  More  de-­ tails  will  be  available  in  January.

The  IRS  cautioned  that  it  will  not  process  any  tax  returns  before  Jan.  31,  so  there  is  no  advantage  to  ¿OLQJ RQ SDSHU EHIRUH WKH RSHQLQJ date.  Taxpayers  will  receive  their  tax  refunds  much  faster  by  using  H ¿OH RU )UHH )LOH ZLWK WKH GLUHFW deposit  option.

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PAGE  16A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  16,  2014

Vermont  eyes  tax  on  gas  pipelines  Middlebury College to celebrate Dr. King to  fund  renewable  alternatives By  JOHN  HERRICK VTDigger.org MONTPELIER  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Lawmakers  are  considering  a  plan  to  tax  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  natural  gas  pipelines  to  fund  renewable  energy  projects.

The  new  taxing  scheme  could  raise  millions  for  renewables  as  Vermont  Gas  Systems  charts  a  southern  pipeline  expansion  through  Addison  County  on  the  western  side  of  the  state.

The  proposal,  which  was  due  to  be  introduced  to  the  Senate  Finance  Committee  on  Wednesday,  would  divert  pipeline  tax  revenue  into  the  Clean  Energy  Development  Fund  from  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Education  Fund,  where  the  revenue  goes  under  current  tax  policy.  Because  the  Education  Fund  is  facing  WRXJK ÂżVFDO SUHVVXUHV WKH SURSRVDO may  raise  concerns  about  the  monies  that  would  be  diverted.

Sen.  Christopher  Bray,  D-­New  Haven,  lead  sponsor  of  bill  S.238,  said  the  proposal  is  designed  to  help  move  the  state  off  of  carbon-­emitting  fossil  fuels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  a  healthy  environ-­ ment,  the  level  of  funding  for  schools,  at  some  point,  is  going  to  become  second-­ ary,â&#x20AC;?  said  Bray,  who  is  a  member  of  the  Finance  Committee.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  were  personally  not  healthy,  you  would  stop  worrying  about  your  education.â&#x20AC;?

Statewide  property  taxes  for  educa-­ tion  are  expected  to  jump  about  7  cents,  a  sobering  hike  that  has  raised  concerns  in  both  the  Legislature  and  the  Shumlin  administration.  This  is  largely  due  to  rising  school  budgets,  declining  enroll-­ ment  and  the  slow  growth  of  grand  lists,  which  is  the  amount  of  taxable  property  in  the  state.  Property  values  have  grown  little  following  the  2007  recession.

Vermont  Gas  Systems  plans  to  build  a  43-­mile,  $86.6  million  natural  gas  pipeline  extending  its  current  trans-­ mission  mainline  in  Colchester  to  Middlebury.  Pending  approval  by  the  quasi-­judicial  Public  Service  Board,  the  utility  could  extend  its  pipeline  to  Ticonderoga,  N.Y.,  and  Rutland.

Steve  Wark,  communications  direc-­ tor  for  Vermont  Gas,  said  there  could  be  unintended  consequences  with  any  new  tax  policy.  He  said  it  is  too  early  to  say  whether  the  proposal  would  raise Â

customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  natural  gas  rates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  want  to  make  sure  our  custom-­ ers  are  not  unduly  penalized  for  picking  something  that  is  more  clean,â&#x20AC;?  he  said,  referencing  the  cleaner  emissions  from  natural  gas  over  other  heating  fuels.

7KH ELOO ZRXOG VHW D Ă&#x20AC;RRU IRU D SLSH-­ lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  taxable  value  at  30  percent  of  the  total  construction  cost.  This  means  the  pipelines  will  continue  to  offer  tax  revenue  even  after  their  appraised  value  depreciates  to  zero  under  the  proposal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  lowest  you  can  go  is  to  30  percent  so  that  it  is  always  generating  revenue  as  long  as  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  operating,â&#x20AC;?  Bray  said.

Bray  said  the  state  must  funnel  resources  to  the  Clean  Energy  Development  Fund  to  meet  the  goals  set  by  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Comprehensive  Energy  Plan,  which  calls  for  Vermont  to  use  90  percent  renewable  energy  by  2050.  This  bill  supports  that  mission  by  providing  continued  funding,  he  said.  The  fund  has  no  stable  source  of  revenue  at  this  point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  commitment  without  money  is  no  commitment  at  all,â&#x20AC;?  said  the  billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lead  sponsor,  who  is  making  this  his  top  priority  this  session.

But  Steve  Jeffrey,  executive  director  of  the  Vermont  League  of  Cities  and  Towns,  said  the  proposal  would  divert  school  tax  revenues  from  pipeline  property  assessments  in  towns  from  going  into  the  Education  Fund.  Taxes  collected  for  roads  and  other  municipal  services  would  not  change,  he  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under  the  bill,  nothing  would  change  as  far  as  where  the  munici-­ pal  property  taxes  will  go,  that  will  continue  to  be  assessed  and  taxed  by  the  municipalities,â&#x20AC;?  Jeffrey  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;With  the  bill,  it  does  propose  to  divert  the  new  property  taxes,  or  replace  the  property  tax  that  would  be  paid  into  the  Education  Fund,  and  have  it  go  into  the  Clean  Energy  Development  Fund.â&#x20AC;?

On  average,  he  said,  three-­quarters  of  municipal  property  tax  revenues  currently  go  toward  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  educa-­ tion  fund,  and  the  remainder  go  to  fund  municipal  services.  Cities  pay  more  for  municipal  services  and  rural  areas  pay  more  toward  the  Education  Fund,  he  said.

Pipeline  advocates  have  urged  its  construction  to  provide  a  lower  cost Â

fuel  that  will  help  economic  develop-­ ment  and  reduce  homeowner  heat-­ ing  costs,  but  opponents  have  voiced  criticism  of  the  siting  process.  Some  residents  in  Monkton,  which  is  located  in  the  path  of  Vermont  Gasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  southern  expansion,  have  voiced  concerns  about  Vermont  Gasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  right-­of-­way  negotia-­ tions  with  landowners.

When  asked  if  the  town  would  support  a  new  taxing  scheme  for  the  proposed  pipeline,  Stephen  Pilcher,  newly  elected  chair  of  the  Monkton  selectboard,  replied:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;At  the  highest  level,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  asking  should  some  of  the  money  in  the  state  Education  Fund  go  to  the  Clean  Energy  Development  Fund.  At  that  level,  my  answer  is  prob-­ ably  not.  Would  the  town  of  Monkton  be  interested  in  seeing  an  additional  tax  on  top  of  the  transmission  tax,  if  you  will,  levied  on  Vermont  Gas  that  would  go  to  a  Clean  Energy  Development  Fund?  That  would  make  a  lot  of  sense.â&#x20AC;?

The  bill  also  gives  the  Vermont  Department  of  Taxes  the  authority  to  approve  applications  for  funding  under  the  Clean  Energy  Development  Fund.  Towns  will  receive  50  percent  of  the  tax  revenue  they  contribute  to  the  CEDF  for  renewable  energy  projects  in  their  town,  according  to  the  bill.

Monkton  does  not  have  the  space  for  large-­scale  renewable  energy  facilities,  Pilcher  said,  but  it  would  welcome  the  money  for  weatherization  projects.

Sen.  Ginny  Lyons,  D-­Chittenden,  who  is  a  member  of  the  Finance  Committee  and  a  sponsor  of  the  bill,  said  the  revenues  from  pipeline  taxes  could  be  used  for  a  variety  of  renew-­ able  energy  projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  can  see  the  development  of  any  number  of  clean  energy  projects.  It  can  be  anything  from  woodchip  burn-­ ing  stoves  and  plants  to  solar  plants  to  farm  net  metering  systems,  methane  digesters.  I  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  whole  broad  spectrum,â&#x20AC;?  Lyons  said.

The  bill  is  a  stepping-­stone  toward  a  statewide  carbon  tax,  she  added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  this  is  an  opportunity  for  us  to  begin  a  conversation  about  what  a  carbon  tax  is  and  what  exactly  that  means,â&#x20AC;?  Lyons  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  call  this  a  carbon  tax  but  it  continues  moving  us  toward  a  direction  of  taxing  the  bad  and  moving  in  the  good.â&#x20AC;?

MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  This  Martin  Luther  King  Day,  over  100  Middlebury  College  students  will  raise  their  voices  in  tribute  to  the  legacy  of  Dr.  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;MLK  Oratorio:  A  Celebration  in  Song,  Speech,  and  Dance.â&#x20AC;?  The  program  will  be  held  at  Mead  Memorial  Chapel  on  Monday,  Jan.  20,  at  7  p.m.  It  is  free  and  open  to  college  and  community  members  alike.

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Health Access expects  it  will  Larson  did  not  KDYH D ¿JXUH IRU KRZ only  apply  to  a  many  businesses,  or  the  total  number  handful  of  businesses,  Little  said. of  employees,  would  be  affected  by  One  of  the  advantages  of  the  the  latest  contingency  plan.

Vermont  Health  Connectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  online  In  November,  the  state  announced  marketplace  is  that  an  employer  small  businesses  could  enroll  could  offer  all  18  VHC  plans  to  directly  with  insurers  for  coverage  employees  and  still  receive  one  starting  Jan.  1  or  keep  their  2013  aggregated  bill.  Having  businesses  coverage  through  March  31.  Before  enroll  through  the  insurers  limits  them  to  a  smaller  number  of  plans  they  can  offer.

Board Member Spotlight His  team  continues  to  test  and  Martha Alexander make  improvements  to  the  small  The  folks  at   the  Parent/Child  Center  believe  that  all  business  capacity  on  the  exchange  parents  want  to  be  good  parents.  Sometimes  they  just  website,  Larson  said. need  help.  Staff  members  treat  everyone  who  walks  â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  ready  to  roll  out  the  through  the  door  with  respect.  They  show  people  tools  that  work.  Whether  they  are  helping  a  family  in  crisis,  a  full  functionality,  we  want  it  to  be  child  with  special  needs,  or  a  young  person  learning  to  in  a  planned  and  thoughtful  manner  parent  a  child,  the  staff  members  are  patient,  resilient  and  instead  of  rushing  to  a  date  certain,â&#x20AC;?  resourceful.  Our  county  is  tremendously  fortunate  to  have  Larson  said  at  a  press  conference  at  the  Parent/Child  Center.

KLV :LQRRVNL RIÂżFHV Signing  up  businesses  through  the  exchange  requires  ushering  a  huge  amount  of  data  through  numerous  transactions,  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  take  DFSFF#VRYHU QHW Â&#x2021; DGGLVRQFRXQW\SFF RUJ Â&#x2021; 388-­3171 more  work  to  ensure  that  informa-­ WLRQ Ă&#x20AC;RZV VPRRWKO\ IURP 9HUPRQW Health  Connect  to  its  premium  processor  and  on  to  the  insurance  companies,  Larson  said.

Allowing  small  business  to  To place an ad for your Salon or Spa, continue  direct  enrollment  will  give  Vermont  Health  Connect  the  chance  please call Sarah at 388-4944 to  focus  on  enrolling  individu-­ or email: sarahf@addisonindependent.com als  through  the  exchange  website,  Larson  said,  many  of  whom  have  yet  to  sign  up  and  others  are  still  waiting  for  their  applications  and  payments  to  be  processed.

Larson  drew  a  line  between  the  technical  work  that  has  to  happen  to  get  the  small  business  option  running,  and  the  delay  in  process-­ ing  credit  and  debit  card  payments,  noting  that  capacity  is  already  in  place.

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Lawrence  Miller,  secretary  of  Commerce  and  Community  Development,  joined  Larson  and  t $VTUPNJ[FE 4LJO $POTVMUBUJPO representatives  from  the  two  insur-­ ance  companies  to  make  Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  t &ZFMBTI &YUFOTJPOT announcement.  The  governor  Get a Perfect recently  asked  him  to  work  with  t 4PDBQ )BJS &YUFOTJPOT Sunless Tan in Larsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  people  to  see  them  through  60 seconds!

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Miller  will  serve  in  an  advisory  388.0007 role,  but  that  role  is  full  time,  he  said.  .FSDIBOUT 3PX t .JEEMFCVSZ 75 That  means  his  commerce  deputies  will  have  to  take  on  larger  respon-­ sibilities  in  his  absence,  Miller  said.

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This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  program  is  directed  by  professor  and  playwright  Dana  Yeaton,  with  musical  direction  by  music  professor  Larry  Hamberlin.  Their  goals  include  making  â&#x20AC;&#x153;MLK  Oratorioâ&#x20AC;?  the  passing  of  a  torch  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  from  the  eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  founder  and  spiritual  leader,  Twilight  Scholar  François  Clemmons  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  the  students  and  community  for  which Â

By  MORGAN  TRUE VTDigger.org WINOOSKI  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Small  businesses  that  have  not  yet  enrolled  in  Vermont  Health  Connect  insurance  plans  will  be  able  to  sign  up  directly  with  LQVXUHUV VWDWH RIÂżFLDOV DQQRXQFHG Tuesday  morning.

The  announcement  from  the  Shumlin  administration  is  a  tacit  acknowledgement  that  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health  care  exchange  website  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  ready  in  time  to  sign  up  small  businesses  that  need  to  obtain  cover-­ age  for  workers  in  2014.

The  Shumlin  administration  says  the  decision  was  spurred  by  ongo-­ ing  uncertainty  about  when  Vermont  Health  Connect  will  be  fully  opera-­ tional.  It  is  the  second  time  state  RI¿FLDOV KDYH DOORZHG EXVLQHVVHV with  50  or  fewer  employees  to  sign  up  with  insurers  directly  rather  than  requiring  that  employers  and  their  workers  enroll  through  Vermont  Health  Connect.

The  decision  gives  insurers  adequate  time  to  reach  out  to  their  small  business  clients,  according  to  Don  George,  president  and  CEO  of  Blue  Cross  and  Blue  Shield  of  Vermont.  Representatives  from  Blue  Cross  and  the  other  insurer  on  the  exchange,  MVP  Health  Care,  told Â

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By  the  way  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  librarian  Marita  Bathe-­ Schine  would  like  to  remind  families  who  are  beginning  to  feel  the  effects  of  cabin  fever  that  there  are  several  ongoing  activities  for  kids  at  Law-­ rence  Memorial  Library  in  Bristol.  Young  children  can  enjoy  story  time  every  Monday  from  10:30  to  11  a.m.  A  longer  story  time  on  Thursdays  from  10:30  to  11:30  a.m.  includes  puppets,  dance,  songs,  stories  and  crafts.  And  Victor  Hinojosa  invites  young  Lego  fans  to  come  to  Lego  Club  every  Wednesday  afternoon  from  3:15-­4:30  p.m.  Victor  serves  good  snacks  to  keep  the  energy  high.

The  Middlebury  Arts  Walk  committee  invites  the  communi-­

ty  to  attend  a  fundraising  event,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat  for  Art,â&#x20AC;?  which  will  be  held  at  American  Flatbread  in  the  Marble  Works  next  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  5-­9  p.m.  The  event  is  a  %HQHÂżW %DNH ZKHUH D SRUWLRQ RI HYHU\ Ă&#x20AC;DWEUHDG SXUFKDVH ZLOO JR to  support  the  2014  Middlebury  Arts  Walk  season.  The  evening  will  also  feature  a  silent  auction  of  items  donated  by  local  artists  who  have  participated  in  previous  Arts  Walks.  The  Middlebury  Arts  Walk  does  not  charge  attendees,  venues  or  artists  to  participate.  Fundraising  is  a  necessity  in  or-­ der  to  promote  the  monthly  events  and  attract  attendees.

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lege  professor,  Addison  Indepen-­ dent  outdoor  sports  columnist  and  all-­around  polymath  Matthew  Dickerson  recently  saw  his  most  recent  novel  published.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Rood  and  the  Torcâ&#x20AC;?  is  a  medieval  his-­ torical  novel  set  in  mid-­7th  century  northwestern  Europe  (moving  from  France  to  Denmark  and  eventually  back  down  to  Friesland).  It  was  published  by  Wings  Press,  a  small  literary  publisher  out  of  San  Anto-­ nio.  Look  for  Matt  to  spend  a  lot  of  time  at  his  word  processor  (type-­ writer,  Google  doc,  pen  and  pa-­ per?)  for  the  next  several  months.  7KLV LV WKH ÂżUVW RI VL[ ERRNV XQ-­ der  contract  that  he  will  deliver  to  Wings  in  next  three  years.  Two  are  RQ Ă&#x20AC;\ ÂżVKLQJ WURXW DQG HFRORJ\

Burr,  cold A  CLUSTER  OF  burrs  hangs  out  in  the  morning  sun  in  Weybridge  as  the  temperature  just  begins  to  rise  above  freezing  Wednesday.

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Ferrisburgh  (Continued  from  Page  1A) ment  of  Taxes  more  than  60  percent  of  town  property  taxpayers  received  prebates  based  on  their  income  during  the  most  recent  year  for  which  data  is  available.

Like  all  Vermont  towns,  the  pro-­ jected  statewide  property  tax  increase  of  7  cents  is  driving  up  local  estimat-­ HG WD[ UDWHV $1Z68 RIÂżFLDOV VDLG that  statewide  increase  could  go  even  higher  if  education  spending  state-­ wide  increases  at  a  rate  more  than  about  4  percent.  Two  factors  in  particular  are  driving  spending  higher  within  the  FCS  bud-­ get.  The  new  method  of  accounting  for  special  education  spending  within  ANwSU  is  projected  in  the  2014-­ 2015  school  year  to  add  money  to  the  unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  elementary  school  budgets.  All  schools  will  be  assessed  equal-­ ly  on  a  per-­pupil  basis  for  all  the  AN-­ wSU  special  education  spending,  a  measure  that  will  protect  each  from  the  potentially  dramatic  budget  im-­ pact  that  special  needs  students  can  have  on  budgets.  During  this  and  the  coming  years,  however,  the  bulk  of  the  special  needs  students  can  be  found  at  VUHS,  meaning  the  cost  is  shifting  for  now  to  the  three  ANwSU  elementary  schools.

ANwSU  Superintendent  Tom  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  and  business  manager  Kathy  Cannon  estimated  the  accounting  shift  will  add  almost  $214,000  to  the  budget,  triggering  a  face-­value  in-­ crease  of  6.5  percent.  But,  they  said,  that  cost  also  comes  with  about  $177,000  of  revenue,  and  the  actual  impact  on  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  net  education  spending  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  key  element  in  determining  per-­pupil  costs  and  tax  rates  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  will  be  $37,000,  or  1.3  per-­ cent.  The  other  factor  is  the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  de-­ cision  to  add  a  fourth  teacher  to  the  5th-­  and  6th-­grade  team,  and  to  rent  a  modular  classroom  to  accommodate  the  blended  gradesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  61  students.  This  year,  Cannon  and  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  said,  three  teachers  on  a  team  are  ro-­ tating  through  three  classrooms  with  a  total  of  58  5th-­  and  6th-­graders.

The  ANwSU  administrators  said  a  group  of  Ferrisburgh  parents  with  children  in  the  upper  grade  levels  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  including  FCS  board  members  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  be-­ lieves  strongly  the  resulting  15-­to-­1  student-­to-­teacher  ratio  would  be  preferable  to  the  existing  roughly  20-­ to-­1  ratio.

In  a  Jan.  11  email  to  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien,  FCS  board  chairman  David  Tatlock  ac-­ NQRZOHGJHG ÂłWKH ERDUGÂśV ÂżQDO EXG-­

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  said  the  board  wrestled  with  the  same  decision  a  year  ago  and  opted  not  to  add  the  teacher  and  classroom.  He  had  hoped  cuts  would  be  made  from  the  roughly  8  percent  increase  that  the  budget  faced  before  the  board  decided  last  week  to  add  the  teacher  and  classroom  on  a  3-­1  vote,  with  Tatlock  abstaining.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  were  â&#x20AC;Ś  looking  to  modify  it  down  a  little  bit,â&#x20AC;?  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  said.  Cannon  said  the  decision  added  $84,000  to  the  proposed  budget,  in-­ cluding  $19,000  to  rent  and  install  a  modular  classroom.  Because  all  of  the  additional  spend-­ ing  is  on  education,  those  funds  will  have  roughly  double  the  impact  of  the  special  education  cost  shift  on  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  net  education  spending,  and  thus  on  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  school  tax  rate.

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) A.J.  Piper  and  Chris  Bagley  are  in  the  midst  of  their  respective  terms  and  will  continue  to  serve.

The  Addison  Independent  will  provide  more  details  about  the  can-­ didates  and  their  priorities  as  part  of  its  pre-­election  coverage  following  WKH -DQ ÂżOLQJ GHDGOLQH IRU PX-­ QLFLSDO DQG VFKRRO RIÂżFHV WKDW ZLOO EH decided  on  Town  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I certainly Meeting  Day. Wales  appre-­ have ciates  the  early  gotten interest  in  the  se-­ a lot of lectboard  vacan-­ enjoyment cies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  will  out of be  lots  of  new  serving blood,â&#x20AC;?  Wales  the town said  of  the  new  in this folks  who  will  manner. It be  elected  to  the  board.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hope-­ has been rewarding, fully,  everything  goes  smoothly.â&#x20AC;? for the Wales  also  most voiced  pride  in  part.â&#x20AC;? how  Weybridge  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Peter has  rebounded  James from  what  he  called  a  very  un-­ fortunate  episode  in  its  history.  The  embezzlement  case  might  have  se-­ verely  rocked  a  more  fragile  com-­ munity,  he  said,  but  â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Weybridge)  has  moved  on  and  has  continued  to  be  a  very  constructive  group  of  citizens.â&#x20AC;?

James  said  the  turmoil  of  ad-­ dressing  the  embezzlement  case  had  no  bearing  on  his  decision  to  retire  from  the  selectboard.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  just  felt  that  after  30  years,  it  was  time  for  some  new  blood,â&#x20AC;?  said  James,  president  of  Monument  Farms  Dairy.

James  is  proud  of  what  the  town  was  able  to  accomplish  during  his  tenure.  He  recalled  one  of  the  biggest  issues  Weybridge  faced  when  he  joined  the  board  in  1984 Â

(Continued  from  Page  1A) to  press,  resident  Laura  Asermily  had  IRUPDOO\ ÂżOHG SDSHUV WR UXQ IRU RQH RI two  available  three-­year  terms  on  the  board.  Incumbent  Selectboard  Chair-­ PDQ 'HDQ *HRUJH KDV FRQÂżUPHG KH will  run  for  the  single  year  left  on  a  term  vacated  earlier  this  month  by  former  Selectman  Victor  Nuovo.  He  resigned  in  reaction  to  some  citizen  DOOHJDWLRQV RI FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW UH-­ lated  to  his  votes  on  a  proposed  deal  between  the  town  and  Middlebury  College  related  to  construction  of  new  PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFHV DQG D UHFUHDWLRQ center.  Nuovo  is  a  professor  emeritus  of  philosophy  at  the  college.

The  two  three-­year  terms  in  play  on  March  4  currently  belong  to  George  and  Selectman  Craig  Bingham.  Bing-­ KDP FRQ¿UPHG KH ZLOO UXQ IRU UH HOHFWLRQ DPLG D ¿HOG WKDW LV OLNHO\ to  include  at  least  Asermily;͞  former  state  Rep.  John  Freidin,  who  current-­ ly  serves  as  an  Ilsley  Public  Library  trustee;͞  Middlebury  Development  Review  Board  Chairman  Ted  Davis;͞  and  resident  Heather  Seeley.

Candidates  for  local  elective  of-­ ÂżFH LQ 9HUPRQW KDYH XQWLO -DQ WR ÂżOH SHWLWLRQ SDSHUV DW WKHLU ORFDO WRZQ FOHUNÂśV RIÂżFH 0LGGOHEXU\ FDQGLGDWHV must  garner  a  minimum  of  30  signa-­ tures  of  registered  voters  within  their  community.  The  Independent  will  LQWHUYLHZ DOO FRQÂżUPHG FDQGLGDWHV during  the  weeks  leading  up  to  Town  Meeting  Day. MEET  LAURA  ASERMILY Asermily,  54,  needs  no  introduc-­ tion  to  residents  plugged  into  local  â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;?  initiatives.

She  currently  serves  on  the  Middle-­ bury  Town  Energy  Committee,  which  has  been  recognized  by  the  state  as  a  leader  in  energy  and  climate  action  planning.  For  a  decade  she  worked  for  the  Prentice  Hall  publishing  company,  taught  social  studies  at  Fair  Haven  Union  High  School,  and  coordinated  the  Learning  Lab  at  Middlebury  and  Otter  Valley  union  high  schools.  She  also  worked  at  local  human  services  agencies  with  developmentally  chal-­ lenged  citizens  as  well  as  those  af-­ fected  by  addiction;͞  helped  establish  the  Addison  County  Relocalization  Network  (ACoRN)  and  related  Acorn  Renewable  Energy  Co-­op;͞  and  be-­ FDPH D FHUWL¿HG HQHUJ\ DXGLWRU 6KH currently  works  at  the  Middlebury  Natural  Foods  Co-­op  and  views  it  as  a  business  model  that  could  be  applied  to  other  ventures.

During  a  telephone  interview  on Â

PETER  JAMES,  PRESIDENT  of  Monument  Farms  Dairy,  is  stepping  down  from  the  Weybridge  selectboard  after  serving  30  years.

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was  identifying  unregistered  dogs  in  town.  Things  have  gotten  a  lot  more  complex  since  then.  Particu-­ larly  memorable  for  James  have  been  the  major  road  projects  Wey-­ bridge  has  taken  on  or  been  a  part  of,  including  rebuilding  portions  of  Field  Days  Road  and  James  Road.  Route  23  was  also  rebuilt  and  wid-­ HQHG GXULQJ -DPHVÂś WLPH LQ RIÂżFH â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  certainly  have  gotten  a  lot  of Â

enjoyment  out  of  serving  the  town  in  this  manner,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  of  his  time  on  the  selectboard.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  has  been  re-­ warding,  for  the  most  part.â&#x20AC;?

He  stressed  he  is  not  done  help-­ ing  his  community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  hope  to  continue  to  be  in-­ volved  with  the  town  somehow  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  wherever  I  can  help,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Steve  Smith  could  not  be  reached  for  comment  for  this  story.

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Main  St.  parcel  to  the  Â&#x2021; 7KH FROOHJH WR town,  on  which  a  new  The board cover  debt  service  on  9,500-­square-­foot  mu-­ on Tuesday $4.5  million  of  the  es-­ nicipal  building  would  passed the timated  $6.5  million  be  erected. bond  issue  that  would  be  term sheet Â&#x2021; 7KH WRZQ WR DOVR UHTXLUHG WR ÂżQDQFH WKH build  a  new  recre-­ DIWHU EULHĂ \ new  municipal  building  ation  facility.  Cur-­ discussing the and  recreation  center.  rent  plans  call  for  that  latest, minor The  town  would  be  re-­ 11,400-­square-­foot  fa-­ sponsible  for  covering  revisions to cility  to  be  erected  on  a  the  remaining  $2  mil-­ parcel  off  Creek  Road  the document lion,  estimated  to  add  owned  by  the  UD-­3  and without 2  cents  annually  to  the  school  district. much debate. municipal  tax  rate. Â&#x2021; 7KH WRZQ DIWHU Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  term  sheet  that  completing  and  opening  had  been  revised  on  a  the  two  new  buildings,  to  raze  the  few  occasions  based  on  feedback  current  municipal  building  and  gym  from  the  selectboard  and  Middle-­ at  94  Main  St.  The  town  would  also  bury  College.  The  board  failed  to  be  responsible  for  moving  the  Os-­ approve  the  document  on  two  pre-­ borne  House  to  the  6  Cross  St.  site.  vious  occasions,  stemming  from  The  college  would  allocate  $1  mil-­ UHODWHG FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW FRP-­ lion  to  the  town  for  the  razing  and  re-­ plaints  brought  by  a  group  of  local  location  jobs.  Selectboard  members  citizens. have  said  the  college  would  cover  Last  October,  a  complaint  result-­ any  additional  costs  if  those  jobs  ex-­ ed  in  Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok  ceeded  $1  million. and  Selectman  Victor  Nuovo  re-­ Â&#x2021; 7KH FROOHJH ZRXOG ÂłFRQVWUXFW cusing  themselves  from  voting  on Â

the  term  sheet  based  on  personal  or  WDQJHQWLDO DIÂżOLDWLRQV ZLWK 0LGGOH-­ bury  College.  Shashokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  husband,  Alan,  worked  for  Middlebury  In-­ teractive  Languages,  a  company  partly  owned  by  the  college.  Nu-­ ovo  is  a  retired  professor  of  phi-­ losophy  at  the  college.  With  Nuovo  and  Shashokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recusals,  the  board  failed  to  pass  the  term  sheet  in  Oc-­ tober  and  revisited  it  in  December,  ostensibly  passing  it  by  a  split  vote.  %XW D VXEVHTXHQW FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHU-­ est  complaint  charged  that  Nuovo  should  not  have  discussed  the  mat-­ ter  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  as  prescribed  by  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW SROLF\ ² VR WKH board  on  Jan.  2  rescinded  its  vote  on  the  term  sheet  to  consider  it  again  on  Tuesday,  Jan.  14.

Nuovo  resigned  from  the  board  on  -DQ FLWLQJ WKH FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW complaints  as  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;distractionâ&#x20AC;?  that  was  impeding  the  selectboard  from  making  progress  on  the  municipal  building  and  recreation  center  proj-­ ects.

The  board  on  Tuesday  passed  WKH WHUP VKHHW DIWHU EULHĂ&#x20AC;\ GLVFXVV-­ ing  the  latest,  minor  revisions  to  the  document  and  without  much  debate.  Shasokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  husband  no  longer  works  for  Middlebury  Interactive  Lan-­ guages,  and  on  Tuesday  she  voted  in  favor  of  the  term  sheet.  Selectman  Craig  Bingham  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  who  has  remained  steadfastly  opposed  to  the  current  project  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  was  the  lone  vote  against  the  term  sheet.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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