Jan 9, 2013 a

On stage

Heading west

Off target

The A.R.T. thespians will perform a French play of manners this weekend. See Page 2A.

A Whiting man who spent years hunting in New England took his skills to Montana. See Page 3B.

The Middlebury men’s hoop team didn’t shoot well in a Tuesday loss; league play is next. See Page 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 2

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  9,  2014

MoliĂŠre heads west THE  TALENTED  FACULTY  and  students  at  the  Hannaford  Career  Center  A.R.T.  program  are  tackling  MoliĂŠre  for  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mainstage  production  and  they  have  added  their  own  little  twist  on  the  social  satire  by  evoking  the  world  of  a  1950s  western  television  show.  The  play  will  be  performed  in  the  centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  black  box  theater  on  Thursday  and  Friday  nights.  Pictured  here  from  a  Tuesday  afternoon  rehearsal  are,  clockwise  from  top  left,  Emi  Lavallee  and  Zac  Robbins;Íž  Jack  Brisson,  Lavallee  and  Michael  Guykeri;Íž  Lavallee  and  Guykeri;Íž  Guykeri  and  Andrew  Brown;Íž  and  Lavallee  and  Guykeri.  For  ticket  information  please  call  382-­1036.

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Ferrisburgh  determines  dog  kennel  does  not  violate  zoning By  ZACH  DESPART )(55,6%85*+ ² 7RZQ RI¿-­ cials  determined  last  week  that  a  dog  shelter  operating  out  of  a  Sand  Road  residence  does  not  constitute  a  viola-­ tion  of  zoning  ordinances.

Ferrisburgh  Zoning  Administrator  Ken  Wheeling  said  Heidiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Haven  5HVFXH D VWDWH FHUWLÂżHG GRJ VKHOWHU operated  by  Sheila  McGregor  out  of  her  home,  does  not  run  afoul  of  town  statutes.

The  property,  at  2512  Sand  Road,  is  zoned  RA-­5,  for  rural  and  agri-­ cultural  use.  This  zoning  designa-­ tion  precludes  commercial  uses.  The  ]RQLQJ RUGLQDQFH GHÂżQHV D NHQQHO DV â&#x20AC;&#x153;an  establishment  for  the  breeding  and  boarding  of  six  or  more  dogs.â&#x20AC;?

Wheeling  said  he  determined  that  the  shelter  did  not  constitute  an  ille-­ gal  kennel  because  McGregor  does Â

not  sell  dogs,  or  charge  a  fee  to  lodge  the  property.  What  remains  unclear  animals  on  her  property.  McGregor  is  whether,  as  a  shelter,  McGregor  does  charge  a  fee  to  those  who  adopt  would  have  to  register  her  animals.  animals  from  her,  though  this  fee  While  some  are  personal  pets,  most  exists  to  compensate  for  expenses,  are  rescue  animals  up  for  adoption.  such  as  food,  that  Mc-­ These  animals  reside  Gregor  incurred  while  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have never with  McGregor  for  any-­ caring  for  the  animal. where  from  a  month  to  Reached  for  comment  had a dog several  years,  depending  on  Jan.  2,  McGregor  said  attack me on  potential  adopters,  she  wanted  to  work  with  or any other McGregor  said. the  town  to  ensure  all  human in 30 All  animal  rescue  oper-­ regulations  are  followed.  ations  in  the  state  must  be  She  said  that,  if  neces-­ years.â&#x20AC;? registered  by  the  Agency  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sheila of  Agriculture.  Accord-­ sary,  she  would  provide  McGregor ing  to  state  records,  Hei-­ the  town  with  vaccina-­ tion  records  for  all  the  diâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Haven  Rescue  has  animals  under  her  care. been  registered  since  2011.  In  order  A  separate  town  ordinance  requires  to  be  registered,  a  shelter  must  have  all  residents  to  register  their  dogs.  In  QRQSURÂżW VWDWXV ÂżOO RXW DQ DSSOLFD-­ 2013,  McGregor  only  registered  one  tion  and  pass  an  on-­site  inspection.  dog,  though  often  had  many  more  on  McGregor  said  the  last  on-­site  in-­

spection  of  her  facility  occurred  in  2012,  and  that  she  expects  another  inspection  to  occur  within  the  next  few  months.

The  town  cited  McGregor  for  a  zoning  violation  in  January  2008,  contending  that  she  operated  an  il-­ legal  kennel  on  her  property.  After  the  zoning  administrator  personally  inspected  the  premises,  the  town  rescinded  its  citation  two  months  later.

The  investigation  was  reopened  in  the  fall  of  2013,  after  Scott  and  Lisa  Brace,  who  live  about  100  feet  down  the  road  from  McGregor,  wrote  to  the  selectboard  about  dogs  that  they  said  had  wandered  onto  their  prop-­ erty  from  McGregorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  property.

Lisa  Brace,  who  runs  a  child  day-­ care  center  from  her  home,  told  the  Independent  in  December  that  she Â

worried  about  strange  dogs  in  her  yard,  in  the  vicinity  of  children  un-­ der  her  care. )RXU FRPSODLQWV ZHUH ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH WRZQ DQLPDO FRQWURO RIÂżFHU LQ 2013  by  Brace,  and  a  parent  of  one  of  the  children  at  the  daycare  detailed  10  incidents  of  dogs  barking  and  or  crossing  onto  Braceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  property.

McGregor  on  Thursday  acknowl-­ edged  that  in  the  past  dogs  under  her  care  have  escaped  her  fenced-­in  backyard.  She  stated  that  she  did  not  believe  the  dogs  ever  posed  a  risk  to  anyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  never  had  a  dog  attack  me  or  any  other  human  in  30  years,â&#x20AC;?  McGregor  said.

McGregor  said  she  has  been  car-­ ing  for  rescue  animals  since  she  was  in  high  school,  and  has  taken  train-­ ing  courses  at  Cornell  University Â

and  Tufts  University.  She  said  Hei-­ diâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Haven  Rescue  typically  adopts  20-­30  dogs  per  year.  In  2013,  Mc-­ Gregor  found  homes  for  28  animals.

Reached  for  comment  Friday,  Brace  said  she  was  disappointed  by  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  decision.  She  questioned  whether  Heidiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Haven,  even  if  it  did  not  violate  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  kennel  zoning  ordinance,  would  require  some  sort  of  zoning  permit.  Brace  said  she  had  to  get  a  zoning  permit  from  the  town  for  her  daycare  before  it  opened  in  1998. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She  is  running  a  business  of  some  sort,  and  it  is  affecting  my  business,â&#x20AC;?  Brace  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  incredibly  frustrat-­ ing.â&#x20AC;?

Brace  said  she  plans  on  attend-­ ing  the  next  selectboard  meeting  to  again  raise  the  issue  of  dogs  wander-­ ing  onto  her  property.

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%ULVWRO EDUQ EXUQV LQ DODUP ÂżUH By  ZACH  DESPART BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  Saturday  evening  ¿UH GHVWUR\HG D EDUQ RQ &KRLQLHUH Road  in  Bristol  and  required  scores  RI ÂżUHÂżJKWHUV WR H[WLQJXLVK 7KH EDUQ was  owned  by  the  Choiniere  family,  who  until  2012  operated  a  dairy  farm  on  the  property  for  decades.

Bristol  Fire  Department  First  Assistant  Chief  Brett  LaRose  said  the  department  received  the  call  DW S P RQ -DQ %\ WKH WLPH crews  arrived,  the  barn  was  fully  involved  and  the  roof  had  collapsed.  Knowing  the  structure  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  VDYHG ÂżUHÂżJKWHUV EHJDQ GHIHQVLYH PHDVXUHV WR FRQWDLQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;DPHV DQG protect  a  nearby  garage.

The  size  of  the  structure  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  LaRose  estimated  the  barn  to  be  75  feet  by  200  feet  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  made  necessary  the  help  of  other  departments.  Five  companies  responded,  from  Bristol,  Monkton,  Starksboro,  New  Haven  and  Lincoln.  A  total  of  55  personnel  DUULYHG WR ÂżJKW WKH EOD]H ZKLFK ZDV brought  under  control  by  7  p.m.  Paul  and  Liz  Choiniere,  who  owned  the  barn,  were  home  in  the  DGMDFHQW IDUPKRXVH ZKHQ WKH ÂżUH began.  There  were  several  animals  in  WKH EDUQ LQFOXGLQJ WZR PLQL KRUVHV

an  alpaca  and  a  cow,  but  all  were  freed  before  being  consumed  by  VPRNH DQG Ă&#x20AC;DPHV Liz  Choiniere  said  she  worried  that  the  other  structures  on  the  property,  including  her  home,  would  succumb  WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;DPHV â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  were  concerned  for  every oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  safety,â&#x20AC;?  Choiniere  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  ¿UHÂżJKWHUV GLG D JUHDW MRE ² WKH\ took  precautions  in  case  the  wind  changed.â&#x20AC;? )LUHÂżJKWHUV HQGXUHG EHORZ ]HUR temperatures  and  high  winds,  which  IXHOHG WKH DOUHDG\ ODUJH EOD]H 6KHHU luck  prevented  the  damage  from  being  worse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  the  wind  had  been  blowing  in  another  direction,  we  would  have  lost  other  structures,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.  He  added  that  in  the  freezing  temper DWXUHV LW LV SRVVLEOH IRU D ÂżUHÂżJKWHUÂśV breathing  apparatus  to  freeze  over.

Inside  the  barn  were  200  bales  of  hay,  which  acted  as  fuel  for  the  blaze.  LaRose  said  the  largest  fuel  source,  KRZHYHU ZDV WKH GHFDGHV ROG ZRRG that  composed  the  structure.  The  Ferrisburgh  and  Vergennes  ¿UH GHSDUWPHQWV EURXJKW WKHLU UHKD bilitation  trailer,  which  provided  ¿UH¿JKWHUV ZLWK ZDUPWK DQG VKHOWHU

during  breaks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  trailer  was  our  saving  grace,  it  was  a  dry  and  warm  place  where  ¿UHÂżJKWHUV FRXOG GULQN DQG HDW ´ LaRose  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  cold  was  very  problematic.â&#x20AC;?

7KH ¿UH ZDV H[WLQJXLVKHG VKRUWO\ after  midnight.  LaRose  estimated  WKDW ¿UH¿JKWHUV SRXUHG JDOORQV RI ZDWHU IURP ¿YH tankers  on  the  blaze.

Liz  Choiniere  said  an  insur ance  investigator  had  determined  WKH FDXVH RI WKH ¿UH 6KH GHFOLQHG to  disclose  it,  but  added  that  the  origin  of  the  blaze  is  not  considered  suspicious.

The  barn  was  built  in  1948  and  housed  cows  while  the  Choinieres  ran  a  dairy.  Paul  and  Liz  Choiniere  bought  the  farm  from  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  father,  Mark  Choiniere,  in  2012.   The  couple  discontinued  the  dairy,  and  used  the  barn  to  house  a  few  animals,  as  well  as  hay  bales.

Choiniere  said  the  family  hopes  to  rebuild  the  barn,  which  has  been  in  the  family  for  several  generations.  She  added  that  her  children,  ages  5  and  7,  have  talked  about  holding  a  fundraiser  at  their  school  to  raise  money  to  replace  the  alpacaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reins.

ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bridport  Grange  No.  303  and  the  Addison  County  Farm  Bureau  have  organized  a  series  of  breakfasts  and  lunches  at  which  local  lawmakers  and  residents  can  discuss  what  is  going  on  in  Montpelier  during  the  legislative  session.  The  2014  Legislative  Breakfast  series  will  debut  on  Monday,  Feb.  3,  and  include  a  March  24  session  with  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin.

The  legislative  breakfast  series  has  enjoyed  a  long  tradition  in  Addison  County,  offering  residents  a  weekly  opportunity  to  personally  meet  and  talk  with  their  state  representatives  and  senators  on  legislation  being  debated  in  Montpelier.  As  has  been  the  custom,  the  breakfasts  will  rotate  between  various  public  venues  throughout  the  county.

All  of  the  breakfasts  start  at  7  a.m.,  with  the  program  beginning  at  7:30  a.m.  and  ending  at  8:45  a.m.

The  series  this  year  will  also  feature  two  lunches,  both  beginning  at  noon  and  ending  at  1:45  p.m.  In  addition  to  the  March  24  Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Luncheon  at  the  American  Legion  in  Middlebury,  the  series  will  feature  an  Ag  Lunch  on  March  31  at  the  Community  Hall  in  Bridport.  See  the  chart  for  the  full  schedule.

Purchase  of  breakfast  or  lunch  is  not  required  to  attend  but  helps  the  hosts  to  defray  the  cost  of  opening  their  hall.

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2014 ADDISON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST SCHEDULE SPONSORED BY BRIDPORT GRANGE No. 303 AND ADDISON COUNTY FARM BUREAU Date Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 24 March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 Mach 31 April 7 April 14 June 2

Place Grange Hall Town Hall American Legion Grange Hall Lincoln Peak Winery (River Rd) American Legion Fire station American Legion Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch Community Hall Ag Lunch Congregational Church Congregational Church Grange Hall

Town Bridport Whiting Bristol Bridport New Haven Bristol Orwell Middlebury Bridport Shoreham Weybridge Bridport

Breakfasts start at 7 a.m., the program begins at 7:30 and the event ends at 8:45. Luncheons begin at noon and end at 1:45 p.m.

Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps the hosts to defray the cost of opening their hall.

Public  invited  to  a  free  community  luncheon  in  Shoreham  SHOREHAM  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  public  is  invited  to  a  free  community  OXQFK RQ 6DWXUGD\ -DQ IURP 11  a.m.  to  1  p.m.  at  the  Shoreham  Congregational  Church,  28  School  Road  in  Shoreham. Â

The  menu  features  homemade  school. soups,  sandwiches,  beverages  and  The  meal  is  free,  but  donations  homemade  desserts.  Families  are  of  nonperishable  food  items  for  the  welcome,  and  if  there  is  snow,  they  food  pantry  are  always  welcome. are  welcome  to  work  up  an  appetite  by  sledding  on  the  slope  near  the Â

Film considers environmentalism, nuclear power  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Robert  Stone,  D PXOWL DZDUG ZLQQLQJ 2VFDU QRPLQDWHG DQG (PP\ QRPLQDWHG GRFXPHQWDU\ ÂżOPPDNHU ZLOO SUHV ent  a  screening  of  his  2013  ¿OP â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pandoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Promiseâ&#x20AC;?  on  Thursday,  -DQ DW S P LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Dana  Auditorium.  Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ¿OP DGGUHVVHV WKH GLOHPPD WKDW confronts  environmentalists  regard ing  nuclear  power.  The  screening  will  be  followed  by  a  panel  discus sion  featuring  divergent  expert  opinions  on  nuclear  power  and  the Â

environment.  The  event  is  free  and  open  to  the  public.  According  to  Rich  Wolfson,  Benjamin  F.  Wissler  Professor  of  Physics  at  Middlebury  and  one  of  the  eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  organizers,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nuclear  power  presents  a  dilemma  that  divides  environmentalists.  For  some,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  unacceptable  energy  source  that  risks  disastrous  accidents  and  saddles  humanity  with  thou sands  of  years  of  radioactive  waste.  )RU RWKHUV LWÂśV WKH RQO\ FDUERQ IUHH energy  technology  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proven  to Â

work  at  the  scales  needed  to  replace  the  coal  that  generates  much  of  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electricity.â&#x20AC;?  The  panel  discussion  will  be  PRGHUDWHG E\ -RQDWKDQ ,VKDP professor  of  economics  and  director  of  the  environmental  studies  program  at  Middlebury.  Panelists  will  include  6WRQH WKH ÂżOPÂśV GLUHFWRU (YHO\Q Bromet,  Distinguished  Professor  of  Psychiatry  and  Preventive  Medicine  DW 6WRQ\ %URRN 8QLYHUVLW\ &KDUOHV Ferguson,  president  of  the  Federation  RI $PHULFDQ 6FLHQWLVWV DQG 3HWHU Bradford,  former  commissioner  on  the  Nuclear  Regulatory  Commission  and  current  adjunct  professor  at  Vermont  Law  School.

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Letters

Editorials

to the Editor

Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  state  of  affairs:  2014 The  challenge  of  government  is  allocating  scant  resources  to  meet  an  insatiable  demand.  As  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Legislature  kicked  off  its  2014  session  this  week  with  D Ă&#x20AC;XUU\ RI DFWLYLW\ UHVLGHQWV JRW WR VHH MXVW ZKDW WKH\ DUH XS DJDLQVW WKLV year:  a  budget  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  $70  million  in  the  red  due  largely  to  federal  cutbacks;Íž  problems  and  cost  overruns  with  its  Vermont  Health  Connect  system  and  the  governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  insistence  on  pursuing  a  single-­payer  system  by  2017;Íž  increases  in  the  statewide  property  tax  to  fund  education  even  though  student  population  is  declining;Íž  and  an  opiate  epidemic  that  has  exploded  statewide,  threatening  the  safety  of  citizens  and  putting  costly  demands  on  our  ill-­equipped  treatment  centers.  Add  to  that  a  commitment  by  a  good  many  legislators  and  the  administration  not  to  rely  on  broad-­based  tax  increases  to  solve  those  problems  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  or  the  dozens  of  other  perplexing  issues  facing  the  state. :KLOH UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLQJ RQ WKRVH SUREOHPV SXW \RXUVHOI LQ WKH /HJLVODWXUHÂśV VKRHV and  think  for  a  moment  what  you  would  do.  With  a  momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  of  humility,  the  opening  words  House  Speaker  Shap  Smith  said  to  House  members  ring  true  to  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goals:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  all  share  the  same  goals  for  Vermont.  We  want  a  healthy  economy  with  good  jobs.  We  want  to  make  sure  that  our  friends  and  neighbors  have  the  tools  necessary  to  unlock  their  individual  potential.  And  we  want  strong,  lively,  vibrant  communities  that  are  safe  for  our  kids  and  for  our  neighbors.  We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  share  the  same  views  on  how  to  achieve  those  goals.  And  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  okay.  Because  democracy  is  about  the  free  exchange  of  ideasâ&#x20AC;Ś Âł7KHUH LV DQ LQKHUHQW WHQVLRQ LQ WKH ZRUN WKDW ZH GR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH PRWWR of  the  seal  that  hangs  above  this  podium:  Freedom  and  Unity.  Freedom:  the  individualism  that  is  the  bedrock  of  the  citizens  of  this  state  of  Vermont.  And  Unity:  the  idea  that  we  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  a  successful  community  without  those  individuals  coming  together.  As  lawmakers,  we  must  work  to  create  policies  WKDW EHQHÂżW ERWK WKH LQGLYLGXDO DQG WKH FRPPXQLW\ DV D ZKROHÂŤ Âł(DFK \HDU ZH KDYH VLJQLÂżFDQW FKDOOHQJHV WKDW SUHVHQW WKHPVHOYHV $QG ZH know  that  each  year  we  come  together,  with  the  input  of  our  constituents,  the  H[SHUWLVH RI RXU OHJDO DQG ÂżVFDO RIÂżFHV DQG WKH KDUG ZRUN RI WKH LQGLYLGXDOV ZLWKLQ HDFK RI WKH FRPPLWWHHV DQG ÂżQG VROXWLRQV WR WKH FKDOOHQJHV WKDW ZH face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  I  look  out  at  you  all,  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  Democrats.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  Republicans.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  Independents.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  Progressives.  I  see  people  who  are  here  to  represent  their  communities,  to  represent  the  individuals  within  their  communities.  And  I  know  that  our  communities  sometimes  VHQG XV KHUH ZLWK FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFWLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV 7KH\ ZDQW XV WR UHSUHVHQW WKHP DV individuals  and  they  also  want  us  to  represent  their  community.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  our  job  to  try  to  resolve  those  disparate  interests  and  knit  together  the  individual  interests  that  ensure  that  we  have  the  fabric  of  a  strong  societyâ&#x20AC;Ś  So  as  we  embark  on  this  next  sessionâ&#x20AC;Ś  let  us  not  ever  forget  that  we  are  ZRUNLQJ IRU RXU IDPLOLHV RXU QHLJKERUV RXU IULHQGV /HW XV ÂżQG WKH VWUHQJWK in  diversity  of  our  views  and  work  to  knit  those  diverse  interests  together  for  the  common  good  of  this  state  that  we  all  so  love.â&#x20AC;?

GOVERNOR  DECLARES  WAR  ON  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OPIATE  EPIDEMICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; As  the  importance  of  education  was  the  theme  of  Gov.  Peter  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  2013  inaugural  address,  the  governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  overarching  theme  in  his  State  of  the  State  address  on  Wednesday  was  combatting  the  growing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;opiate  epidemic.â&#x20AC;?  ³, ZDQW WR VSHQG WLPH XVLQJ P\ YRLFH DV JRYHUQRU WR GR D EHWWHU MRE ÂżJKWLQJ a  battle  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  losing,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  The  governor  cited  alarming  statistics:  Â&#x2021; 9HUPRQWHUV ZHUH WUHDWHG IRU VRPH IRUP RI RSLDWH DGGLFWLRQ ² IRU SUHVFULSWLRQ GUXJ DEXVH RU KHURLQ ² LQ ÂżVFDO \HDU XS IURP DERXW LQ ÂżVFDO \HDU Â&#x2021; 7KLV 2FWREHU UHVLGHQWV ZHUH SURYLGHG PHWKDGRQH EXW WKH WUHDWPHQW centers  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  keep  up.  Another  1,200  Vermonters  are  on  waiting  lists  for  methadone,  a  medical  therapy  for  heroin  addicts.  The  typical  wait  time  is  two  ZHHNV EXW LQ &KLWWHQGHQ &RXQW\ WKH ZDLW WLPHV FDQ EH DV ORQJ DV WR months. Â&#x2021; (YHU\ ZHHN WKH VWDWHÂśV 'UXJ 7DVN )RUFH HVWLPDWHV PRUH WKDQ PLOOLRQ RI KHURLQ DQG RWKHU RSLDWHV DUH EHLQJ WUDIÂżFNHG LQWR 9HUPRQW 7KDWÂśV PRQH\ ORVW to  our  economy. Â&#x2021; 1HDUO\ SHUFHQW RI WKH VWDWHÂśV LQFDUFHUDWHG SRSXODWLRQ DUH HLWKHU DGGLFWHG or  in  prison  because  of  their  addiction.  A  week  in  prison  costs  the  state  about  $1,120  per  inmate,  but  $123  will  buy  a  week  of  treatment  for  a  heroin  addict  at  a  state-­funded  center.  Today,  the  governor  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;our  state  government  spends  more  to  imprison  Vermonters  than  we  do  to  support  our  colleges  and  universities,  and  our  prison  spending  has  doubled  in  the  past  nine  years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  be  a  math  major  to  realize  that  we  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  afford  our  current  path,â&#x20AC;?  he  continued.  The  question,  of  course,  is  what  can  the  state  do  at  what  cost?

The  governor  laid  out  a  four-­step  plan  that  increases  treatment  centers  across  the  state;Íž  does  a  better  job  of  convincing  drug  users  that  getting  help  is  a  better  path  than  addiction;Íž  strengthens  law  enforcement  and  toughens  penalties  on  drug  dealers;Íž  and  helps  prevent  addiction  through  education:  part  RI WKDW ZRXOG EH DQ JUDQW WR HQDEOH ÂżOPPDNHU %HVV 2Âś%ULHQ WR WDNH KHU ÂżOP RQ RSLDWH DGGLFWLRQ LQ 9HUPRQW Âł7KH +XQJU\ +HDUW ´ WR HYHU\ KLJK school  in  Vermont.  (Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  reading  the  governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  address  in  full  to  see  the  details  of  his  plan.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  posted  at  www.addisonindependent.com.)

As  a  focus  and  overarching  theme  of  his  address,  the  governor  is  wise  to  use  his  bully  pulpit  to  shine  a  spotlight  on  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  and  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;opiate  epidemic.â&#x20AC;?  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  problem  to  stop  now,  and  if  the  state  is  successful,  it  will  prevent  a  much  bigger  and  more  costly  outlay  of  state  funds  down  the  road.  So,  set  the  process  in  motion.  Spend  the  couple  of  million  dollars  he  has  outlined  to  accomplish  the  reasonable  goals  he  has  articulated.  Excite  communities  across  the  state  to  get  involved.  But  then,  get  back  to  other  priorities  already  set  in  motion.

THE  JOBâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;AND  THE  ARTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OF  GOVERNMENT  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recap  the  list  of  priorities  the  state  has  already  embraced:  creating  an  education  system  that  prepares  Vermont  students  for  higher-­paying  jobs,  solving  the  pollution  problems  of  Lake  Champlain,  promoting  renewable  energy  as  a  natural  resource  and  job  creator,  continuing  work  on  the  western  UDLO FRUULGRU Âż[LQJ WKH SUREOHPV ZLWK 9HUPRQW +HDOWK &RQQHFW DQG PDNLQJ all  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and  much  moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;work  within  a  budget  that  is  starting  out  $70  million  in  the  hole.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  even  add  another  that  has  been  a  state  priority  for  so  long  it  often  goes  unsaid:  working  with  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  job  creators  to  insure  Vermont  is  a  welcome  home  and  incubator  to  a  stimulating  job  market.

In  that  holistic  context,  the  job  of  government  is  impossible  to  do  well.  Yet,  for  those  who  have  the  drive  and  tolerance  to  persevere,  the  art  of  governing  is  to  do  as  much  as  you  can  each  year  well  enough  to  make  progress  over  time.

Before  the  critics  begin,  a  note  of  thanks  for  those  engaged  in  that  effort.

Angelo  S.  Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Periodicals  Postage  Paid  at  Middlebury,  Vt.  05753

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Tigers  thankful  for  town  support This  community  is  amazing.  )URP EXVLQHVV ¿QDQFLDO EDFNLQJ WR VLJQ SDLQWLQJ IDQ FKHHUV WR D ¿UH-­ truck  escort  into  town,  Middlebury  certainly  sets  an  impressive  example  of  how  a  town  can  support  its  youth.  The  captains  and  coaches  for  the  2013  Division  I  state  champion  Middlebury  Tiger  football  team  would  like  to  thank  everyone  in  this  community  for  their  astounding  encouragement  and  continued  con-­ gratulations  following  our  perfect  season  this  last  fall.

Middlebury  rocks!

Captains  Nick  Felkl,  Sam  Smith  and  Sam  Usilton Coaches  Dennis  Smith,  John  Nuceder  and  Jed  Malcolm

Shumlin  forces  pipeline  on  us Just  think:  If  Gov.  Shumlin  decides  that  it  is  YOUR  LAND  through  which  the  gas  transmission  pipeline  will  pass  through  and  it  is  YOU  who  will  â&#x20AC;&#x153;hostâ&#x20AC;?  this  devil  be-­ neath  your  soil,  then  it  will  be  YOU  who  will  be  subject  to  any  collateral  damage  which  may  occur  and  YOU  who  will  lose  your  propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  value  or  your  property,  itself.

Welcome  to  SHUMLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  PIPELINE,  where  any  landowner,  taxpayer  and  loyal  Vermonter  may  now  become  cannon  fodder  for  the  governor.  Welcome  to  your  NEW  VERMONT. Andrew  Marks Cornwall

Leg  work MEMBERS  OF  THE  Middlebury  College  cross-­country  team  do  a  little  cold  weather  training  along  Creek  Road  in  Middlebury  Wednesday  morning.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Middlebury,  on  a  summer  afternoon Late  last  summer  my  wife,  Nikki,  and  I  headed  down  to  Middlebury  Market  for  our  last  creemees  of  the  sea-­ son.  She  got  a  kiddie  twist.  I  got  a  classic  vanilla,  small.  No  sprinkles.  We  wandered  up  to  Twilight  Hall  and  sat  in  the  grass  overlooking  the  town  gymnasium.  It  was  an  exceptional  afternoon.  The  sun  was  shining  low  in  a  deep  blue  sky  and  a  sharp  breeze  reminded  us,  sitting  as  we  were  in  the  cool  shadow  of  humble  Twilight,  one  of  the  most  beautiful  buildings  in  town,  that  fall  was  near.

We  watched  people  and  cars  pass  us  on  three  sides:  College  Street,  Academy  Street  and  Route  30.  We  wondered  if  everyone  else  was  taking  in  the  afternoon  as  we  were.  We  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  imagine  they  were.  We  seemed  to  be  in  another  time  zone.  Or  no  time  zone  at  all.  Ev-­

By Trent erything  stopped  for  us.  We  looked  Campbell at  the  gym,  its  wide  expanse  of  brick  ¿OOLQJ RXU ¿HOG RI YLHZ DQG , DVNHG Nikki  what  it  might  be  like  if  the  WRZQ J\P DQG WRZQ RI¿FHV ZHUH QRW VLWWLQJ LQ IURQW RI us.  What  if  we  could  see  all  the  way  to  downtown,  to  the  iconic  Congregational  church  and  to  Chipman  Hill?

For  a  few  minutes  we  imagined  it. :H ÂżQLVKHG RXU FUHHPHHV DQG ZDONHG DFURVV $FDGH-­ my  Street  and  then  across  the  small  parking  area  before  stepping  onto  the  lush  lawn  of  the  little  park  that  acted  almost  like  an  arrowhead  pointing  to  our  handsome  lit-­ tle  town  gleaming  before  us.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  roads  lead  to  Middle-­ bury,â&#x20AC;?  I  said  to  Nikki.  A  toddler  giggled  past,  kicking,  or  more  accurately,  pushing  a  soccer  ball  with  little  legs  that  barely  rose  above  the  height  of  the  ball.  His  face  was  smeared  with  chocolate  creemee.  His  parents,  both  stretched  out  on  the  grass,  watched  from  a  distance.

We  lingered,  taking  in  the  expansive  views,  until  the  EUHH]H ZDUPHG QRZ E\ WKH VXQ ¿OOHG SDUN SXVKHG XV

toward  downtown.  We  stepped  around  the  sign  that  on  one  side  said  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome  to  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;?  and  on  the  oth-­ er  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome  to  Middlebury  College.â&#x20AC;?  We  approached  the  eastern  tip  of  the  park  and  decided  to  take  a  coun-­ ter-­clockwise  loop  around  our  magical  roundabout.  The  QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFH LWV IURQW IDFDGH PDWFKLQJ WKH FXUYH RI the  road,  sat  before  us  and  we  eyed  an  empty  bench  in  the  welcoming  plaza  out  front.

The  view  from  our  new  resting  spot  was  as  expansive  DV LW KDG EHHQ IURP WKH SDUN 2XU H\HV ZHUH GUDZQ ÂżUVW WR WKH SLQN Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV KDQJLQJ LQ IURQW of  Two  Brothers.  Then  to  the  jewel  that  is  the  Vermont  Folklife  Center.  Our  eyes  kept  wandering  down  Col-­ lege  Street,  across  to  the  park  where  the  little  boy  was  still  giggling  and  then  up  to  Twilight  Hall,  the  perfect  symbol  of  our  town  and  our  college.  It  was  built  by  the  town  as  a  school  for  its  youngest  students,  but  now  provided  classrooms  for  its  oldest.  It  is  grand  and  quiet  at  the  same  time  and  its  new  â&#x20AC;&#x153;home,â&#x20AC;?  surrounded  now  on  two  sides  by  green  parks,  giving  it  a  much  deserved  visibility,  seemed  to  make  perfect  sense.

I  stood  and  took  a  few  steps  toward  the  curb  along  Main  Street.  I  looked  down  to  our  new  park  and  then  EDFN DW RXU QHZ WRZQ RI¿FHV VR LQYLWLQJ DQG RSHQ WR the  town.  I  looked  up  toward  the  old  Battell  Bridge  and  at  our  newer  Cross  Street  Bridge.  There  was  Cannon  Park  and  the  Ilsley  Library.  Twilight  Hall  in  one  direc-­ tion  and  the  National  Bank  of  Middlebury  in  the  other.  I  saw  the  Congregational  church  steeple  and  the  Mead  Chapel  spire.  I  saw  town  and  gown.  This  was  the  heart  of  Middlebury,  I  thought  to  myself.  I  was  in  it.  I  was  surrounded  by  it.  I  was  living  it.  How  lucky  I  felt  to  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

Clippings

Workers  deserve  paid  sick  days Two  things  happened  to  me  re-­ cently  that  made  me  write  this  letter  in  support  of  legislation  that  would  allow  Vermonters  to  take  paid  sick  days  off.

First,  I  gave  a  lecture  in  a  fourth-­ grade  class  in  Ripton  Elementary  School  on  worker  rights.  Students  were  asked,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  do  workers  deserve?â&#x20AC;?  Almost  unanimously  they  agreed  that  people  occasionally  get  sick,  and  that  one  should  not  be  dou-­ bly  punished  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  feeling  lousy  and  being  forced  to  go  to  work,  risking  the  spread  of  illness.  These  children  believed  that  workers  deserve  paid  sick  days.

Many  Vermonters  agree  with  them,  and  are  currently  pushing  for  legislation  that  would  grant  just  that.  All  workers  in  the  state  could  take  up  to  56  hours  per  year  off  from  work,  paid,  to  care  for  their  own  health  and  safety,  and  their  loved  ones.

The  other  thing  that  happened  to  me  was  that  I  was  hospitalized  at  3RUWHU 0HGLFDO &HQWHU IRU D Ă&#x20AC;XNH LOO-­ ness,  requiring  me  to  miss  important  days  at  work.  Luckily,  I  had  co-­ workers  who  helped  cover  for  me,  and  I  have  a  job  that  affords  me  the  ability  to  get  sick  without  incurring  economic  hardship.

Today,  40  percent  of  Vermonters  do  not  have  this  ability.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  make  it  a  right,  not  a  privilege.

Jamie  McCallum Middlebury

The  case  for  competitive  primaries

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Late  last  year,  Rep.  Paul  Ralston,  one  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  two  representatives  in  the  Vermont  House,  announced  that  he  would  not  be  a  candidate  for  re-­election  in  2014.

Ralstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  departure  will  be  a  loss  for  the  Vermont  House,  and  for  the  Vermont  Democratic  Party.  Ralston,  the  found-­ er  and  CEO  of  the  Vermont  Coffee  Company,  is  one  of  the  few  legislative  Democrats  who  is  an  entrepreneur.  Having  the  perspective  of  someone  like  Ralston,  who  has  started  multiple  businesses,  is  important  in  the  House  Democratic  caucus.  Most  legislative  Democrats  are  either  retired,  are  attor-­ neys,  or  have  careers  in  the  health  care,  HGXFDWLRQ RU QRQSURÂżW VHFWRUV 5DOVWRQ has  provided  the  Legislature  with  the  viewpoint  of  someone  who  has  had  to  hire  employees,  meet  a  payroll,  deal  with  suppliers  and  customers  in  far-­ Ă&#x20AC;XQJ PDUNHWV DQG FRSH ZLWK PDQ\ state  and  federal  agencies  and  their  regulations.

By  Eric  L.  Davis A  study  released  last  week  by  the  Public  Assets  Institute  showed  that  Vermont  had  5,000  fewer  private-­sec-­ WRU MREV LQ WKDQ LQ EHIRUH WKH RQVHW RI WKH ¿QDQ-­ cial  crisis  and  recession.  At  a  time  when  increased  private  sector  employment  is  critical  for  economic  development  in  Vermont,  the  Legislature  needs  more  members  like  Paul  Ralston,  who  can  inform  their  colleagues  about  economic  development  from  the  vantage  point  of  someone  who  has  actually  made  job  growth  happen.

Ralstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  successor  as  one  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  two  repre-­ sentatives  will  almost  certainly  be  a  Democrat.  Middlebury  is  one  of  the  most  strongly  Democratic  towns  in  the  state,  with  Democratic  candidates  for  top  federal  and  state  of-­

If  you  were  to  see  photos  of  Middlebury  High  School  as  it  was  EHIRUH WKH 0DUFK ÂżUH ravaged  its  upper  level,  you  might  be  impressed  with  its  attractive  and  commanding  presence.  Built  in  LWV UHG EULFNZRUN PDWFKHG WKH quality  of  that  of  Twilight  Hall.  Its  HGLÂżFH IDFHG GLUHFWO\ WRZDUG 0DLQ Street  (easy  to  lose  sight  of  in  its  present  condition).  The  building  was  tall  in  stature,  with  ample  win-­ dows  providing  natural  lighting,  and  URRĂ&#x20AC;LQHV LPSRVLQJ DQG DUWIXO Were  it  to  stand  there  today  as  it  ZDV EHIRUH WKH ÂżUH \RX ZRXOG VHH DQ DWWUDFWLYH DQG ÂżWWLQJ VWUXFWXUH that  would  architecturally  measure  up  to  the  very  best  of  the  older  buildings  on  the  college  campus.  In-­ deed,  a  visitor  to  town  might  easily  assume  it  belonged  to  the  college.

7KH WHUULEOH HOHFWULFDO ÂżUH WKDW EH-­ gan  in  the  upper  level  of  the  school  on  that  March  night  incinerated  the  URRI GHVWUR\HG WKH XSSHU Ă&#x20AC;RRU DQG FROODSVHG WKH ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU FHLOLQJ :LW-­ nesses  that  night  saw  multicolored  Ă&#x20AC;DPHV ULVH LQWR WKH VN\ DV YRODWLOH materials  in  the  chemistry  lab  fed  WKH Ă&#x20AC;DPHV %HIRUH KHOS FRXOG DU-­ rive,  the  night  watchman  had  tried  GHVSHUDWHO\ WR H[WLQJXLVK WKH ÂżUH (See  Letter,  Page  5A)

Politically Thinking

ÂżFHV UHJXODUO\ UHFHLYLQJ EHWZHHQ DQG SHUFHQW RI WKH townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  votes  on  Election  Day.  It  has  been  a  long  time  since  Republican  candidates  were  competitive  in  legislative  elec-­ tions  from  the  Middlebury  district,  and  in  recent  election  cycles  the  GOP  has  often  failed  to  nominate  candidates  for  the  Middlebury  House  seats.  Because  of  the  one-­party  nature  of  the  Middlebury  House  district,  the  two  winners  of  the  August  2014  Democratic  primary  will  be  strong  favorites  to  win  the  general  election  in  November.  Although  I  am  not  a  voter  in  the  Middlebury  district  (I  live  in  Cornwall),  I  believe  it  is  important  that  Ralstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  successor  be  elected  as  the  result  of  an  open,  competitive  Demo-­ cratic  primary,  rather  than  selected  through  an  internal  party  process  by  a  small  number  of  Democratic  insiders.

Competitive  primaries  in  one-­party  districts  can  energize  the  partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sup-­ porters  in  those  districts  by  allowing  them  to  participate  in  a  meaningful  way  in  the  election  of  representatives  who  will  have  to  cast  votes  on  a  wide  range  of  issues  in  Montpelier.  Com-­ petitive  primaries  force  candidates  to  defend  themselves  and  their  positions  before  a  wide  range  of  voters,  and  pro-­ vide  the  opportunities  for  debates  and  other  public  forums  where  all  candidates  have  to  present  themselves  and  their  ideas  before  the  voters,  local  organizations,  and  the  local  media.  Middlebury  has  an  informed,  active,  and  involved  Dem-­ ocratic  electorate.  These  voters  deserve  the  opportunity  to  have  a  competitive,  open  House  primary  next  August,  with  at  least  three  candidates  (including  Rep.  Betty  Nuovo,  (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  January  9,  2014  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

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Letters to the Editor Middlebury  Selectman  Nuovo  explains  his  resignation  7R KHOS FODULI\ P\ UHDVRQV IRU resigning  from  the  Middlebury  selectboard,  I  would  appreciate  it  if  you  would  print  my  letter  of  resig-­ nation  of  Jan.  2  to  selectboard  chair  Dean  George  for  anyone  interested  to  read.  Victor  Nuovo Middlebury Dear  Dean, With  this  letter  I  hereby  submit  my  resignation  from  the  Select  %RDUG RI WKH 7RZQ RI 0LGGOHEXU\ WR take  effect  immediately.  7KH FRPHG\ RI HUURUV VXUURXQG-­ LQJ P\ DOOHJHG FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW has  prevented  me  from  performing  my  duties  as  a  selectman,  and  it  has Â

become  a  cause  of  distraction  for  WKH 6HOHFW %RDUG DQG IRU WKH 7RZQ 7KHVH FLUFXPVWDQFHV DUH VXIÂżFLHQW to  justify  my  decision.  Contending  against  futility  is  not  a  virtue.  I  have  the  power  to  remove  an  impedi-­ ment  and  I  am  doing  it.  And  I  would  remind  my  colleagues  on  the  Select  Board  that,  whatever  their  individu-­ al  preferences  and  dispositions,  they  have  a  duty  to  ensure  that  the  voters  RI WKH 7RZQ RI 0LGGOHEXU\ KDYH WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR YRWH RQ WKH 7RZQ 2I-­ ÂżFHV 5HFUHDWLRQ )DFLOLW\ SURMHFW I  leave  the  Select  Board  with  a  sense  of  sadness  of  uncompleted  ZRUN EXW FRQÂżGHQW WKDW WKLV ZRUN will  be  brought  to  a  satisfactory Â

completion  by  others  well  suited  to  achieve  it  (supposing  oneself  to  be  indispensible  in  civic  matters  is  supreme  arrogance  and  folly),  with  pride  in  work  done,  and  with  gratitude,  to  the  voters,  who  elected  me,  to  you,  Dean,  for  your  superb  leadership,  to  colleagues  on  the  Select  Board  past  and  present  for  their  good  will,  support,  and  good  H[DPSOH DQG WR WKH 7RZQ 0DQDJHU DQG WKH 7RZQ 6WDII IRU GHGLFDWHG and  extraordinary  service.  All  of  you  have  been  an  inspiration  to  me.  I  shall  always  cherish  your  friend-­ ship.

Yours  sincerely, Victor  Nuovo

Stone  wrong  to  chastise  clergy  on  pipeline  decision Paul  Stone  had  a  lot  of  nerve  to  accuse  seven  of  our  local  clergy  of  not  taking  the  time  to  understand  what  they  are  preaching  about.  7KHLU OHWWHU WR WKH HGLWRU ZDV D FRO-­ laborative  sermon  on  a  matter  they  have  studied.

Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  statement  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;emo-­ tional  anecdotes  are  not  particularly  helpfulâ&#x20AC;?  was  insulting  and  untrue.  How  people  feel  about  things  does  matter  and  the  development  of  our  emotions  is  the  path  to  intelligent  actions.

I  think  the  Dalai  Lama  would  DJUHH 2Q KLV UHFHQW YLVLW KH DVNHG us  to  put  more  focus  on  â&#x20AC;&#x153;educating  the  heartâ&#x20AC;?  at  Middlebury  College.  7KH 3RSH KDV DOVR FRPH RXW DJDLQVW fracking.  I  believe  that  intelligence  requires  a  heart  of  loving  kindness.  2XU VSLULWXDO OHDGHUV VHH D PRUDO problem  with  fracked  gas,  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  from  a  lack  of  study  and  under-­ standing  of  the  truth  that  they  speak  out  on  these  issues.

7KH QH[W WKLQJ 6WRQH JRHV RQ WR write  about  is  how  awful  coal  is.  Do  the  demerits  of  coal  automatically  give  merit  to  natural  gas  as  a  sub-­ stitute?  Why  be  so  quick  to  replace  one  dirty  fossil  fuel  with  another  dirty  fossil  fuel?  Stone  says  that  natural  gas  is  clean  burning.  Yes,  it  is  more  clean  burning  than  coal  or  oil.  But  then  he  ends  the  comparison  right  there.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  be  picky  though  and  look  under  the  hood.

7KH H[WUDFWLQJ PHWKRGV RI QDWXUDO gas  are  a  dreadful  horror  that  incu-­ des  polluting  to  water  so  that  it  fa-­ PRXVO\ FDWFKHV ¿UH FDXVHV VLFNQHVV and  death  in  people  and  animals,  contaminates  crops,  pollutes  the  air,  sickens  natural  gas  workers,  frag-­

ments  communities,  and  when  the  frack  teams  come  in  to  a  new  frack  ¿HOG FULPH UDWHV JR XS Any  solution  is  not  better  that  the  status  quo,  sometimes  just  holding  the  line  and  not  letting  things  get  any  worse  is  the  best  one  can  do.  I  see  natural  gas  as  just  another  dirty  fossil  fuel  to  add  to  the  mix,  not  a  cleaner  replacement  for  coal.  Since  I  have  friends  who  are  being  affected  quite  negatively  by  fracking,  oppo-­ sition  to  clean-­burning,  earth-­raping  fracked  natural  gas  is  the  only  response  my  conscience  will  allow.

While  I  would  rather  see  people  not  use  natural  gas  at  all,  it  can  be  trucked  in  and  trucking  it  in  GRHV KDYH WKH EHQH¿W RI QRW QHHG-­ ing  to  put  in  expensive  disrupting  permanent  fossil  fuel  infrastruc-­ WXUH 7UXFNLQJ QDWXUDO JDV LV QRW impractical,  as  the  busy  people  at  NG  Advantage  in  St.  Albans  can  tell  you.  Many  businesses  take  advantage  if  the  option.  A  pipeline  is  unnecessary,  as  a  virtual  one  is  al-­ UHDG\ LQ SODFH 7R P\ JULHI WKH 36% has  made  their  pronouncement  for  3KDVH 2QH QRW WKH &KULVWPDV JLIW , was  hoping  for.

7KH LGHD RI PDNLQJ HQHUJ\ PRUH expensive  so  that  people  will  use  less  of  it,  is  not  a  new  idea  or  a  bad  RQH 7KH DUJXPHQW KDV EHHQ PDGH that  people  will  drive  less  when  gas  prices  are  higher  and  that  seems  to  be  true.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  true  that  there  is  no  guarantee  that  natural  gas  prices  will  stay  low.  Has  the  price  of  DQ\WKLQJ VWD\HG ORZ" 7KH HFRQRPLF arguments  are  not  important  to  most  pipeline  opponents  to  my  knowl-­ edge.  We  pick  up  the  economic  arguments  to  engage  with  pipeline Â

promoters  who  seem  to  care  only  about  money.  Is  that  unfair  to  say?  If  so  then  please  meet  me  on  my  ground  and  watch  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gasland.â&#x20AC;?  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  talk  about  fracking  honestly.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  talk  about  safe  food  and  water,  and  democracy,  that  other  endangered  elixir.

I  agree  with  Stone  that  some-­ times  regulation  works,  and  the  free  market  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  solve  all  our  prob-­ lems.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  believe  that  fracking  LV KHUH WR VWD\ DV 6WRQH VDLG 7KH latest  news  I  my  in  box  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inspec-­ WRU *HQHUDO )LQGV (3$ -XVLÂżHG LQ Intervening  to  Protect  Drinking  :DWHU IURP )UDFNLQJ´ KWWS HFRZ-­ DWFK FRP HSD GULQNLQJ water-­fracking).

7KHUH DUH VRPH ELJ SUREOHPV right  now  with  regulating  big  in-­ dustries,  much  of  the  studying  and  regulating  is  left  to  the  industries  themselves.  Also  I  would  think  that  WKH RLO LQGXVWU\ FRXOG ÂżJXUH RXW D way  to  capture  natural  gas  instead  if  Ă&#x20AC;DULQJ LW LI LW PDGH PRQH\ VHQVH WR do  so.  A  small  business  person  has  to  do  everything  themselves  with  no  one  to  pay  for  the  infrastructure  so  that  they  can  conduct  business  PRUH SURÂżWDEO\ , WKLQN ELJ EXVL-­ ness  should  have  to  do  the  same.  Business  is  about  more  than  doing  what  makes  money  sense,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  about  relationships,  and  when  done  right  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  about  fellowship.

With  thanks  and  respect  for  the  letter  to  the  editor  by  the  seven  FOHUJ\ PHPEHUV , DI¿UP WKH JROGHQ rule  and  our  role  as  stewards  of  the  earth.

Alice  Eckles Middlebury

Vermont  should  take  note  of  Swedenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  energy  policy Much  emotion  has  dominated  the  discussion  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  best  path  forward  toward  a  transition  WR UHQHZDEOH HQHUJ\ 7KH WLPH KDV come  to  let  science  have  a  say.

Vermont  has  been  home  to  wind-­ mills,  solar  farms,  hydroelectric  facilities  and  biomass  plants  for  long  enough  for  us  to  review  the  data,  assimilate  it  and  review  it.  All  of  these  facilities  have  ongoing  records  of  output  under  all  condi-­ tions,  including  those  somewhat  XQLTXH WR 9HUPRQW 7KH UHVXOWV could  be  compared  to  industry  standards  and  predicted  outputs  and  be  presented  to  Vermonters  as  a  vital  part  of  a  logical,  science-­ based  review,  and  from  that  review  a  clearer  path  forward.  Sweden  has  spent  the  last Â

decades  bolstering  their  already  impressive  renewable  portfolio  as  part  of  a  national  security  cam-­ paign.  Sweden  considers  self-­ reliance  vital  to  its  long-­term  VXUYLYDO DV ¿QLWH UHVRXUFHV EHFRPH increasingly  scarce.  In  reviewing  their  data  they  have  found  the  long  coastlines  of  the  nation  provide  excellent  wind  resources  and  wind-­ mills  are  a  welcomed  part  of  the  landscape.

In  contrast,  the  extreme  northern  latitude  of  Scandinavia  makes  solar  power  ineffective  and  solar  panels  are  present  but  scarce.  Ample  for-­ ests  support  the  growth  of  biomass  and  old  hydroelectric  facilities  are  being  modernized  to  be  more  ef-­ ÂżFLHQW DQG JHQWOH LQ WKH KDUYHVW RI the  power  of  the  many  rivers.   Â

Sweden  and  Vermont  share  many  qualities.  Breathtaking  beauty,  small  size  and  forward-­thinking  attitudes  are  among  them.  Swedes  also  have  strong  emotion  regard-­ ing  renewable  energy  but  it  is  one  of  solidarity,  not  of  division.  It  is  based  on  science  and  thoughtful  re-­ view  as  well  a  communal  desire  to  be  protected  from  an  increasingly  volatile  energy  future.

Vermont  would  be  well  served  to  follow  the  lead  of  Sweden  and  al-­ low  science  and  experience  to  play  a  prominent  role  in  the  future  path  of  meeting  our  renewable  energy  goals.  Let  us  assimilate  the  data,  review  it,  and  use  it  wisely  as  a  community  known  as  Vermont.

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)URP WKH UHVLGHQWV RI 0LGGOH-­ bury: We  would  like  to  thank,  support  and  endorse  the  Select  Board  for  presenting  a  well  thought  out  plan  IRU WKH SURSRVHG QHZ 7RZQ 2IÂżFHV DQG 5HFUHDWLRQ &HQWHU 7KH LVVXH has  been  scrutinized  thoroughly  from  every  conceivable  angle  by  a  team  of  thoughtful  and  impar-­ WLDO FLWL]HQV DQG RIÂżFLDOV IRU PDQ\ years,  and  it  is  our  opinion  that  the  offer  currently  on  the  table  from  the  College  will  serve  to  further  the  best  LQWHUHVWV RI RXU ÂżQH FRPPXQLW\ ZHOO into  the  future. Â

7KH ERWWRP OLQH LV WKDW ZLWKRXW the  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  support,  the  entire  SURMHFW ZLOO FRVW WKH 7RZQ URXJKO\ $7.5  million;Íž  the  college  contribu-­ tion  reduces  the  burden  to  about  $2  million.  It  is  now  time  to  put  our  shoulders  to  the  task  of  joining  together  to  create  new  buildings  and  a  new  green  space  of  which  we  can  all  be  proud.  We  are  fortunate  once  again  for  WKH ÂżQDQFLDO EDFNLQJ RI WKH &RO-­ lege  to  lessen  the  tax  burden  of  this  undertaking,  and  we  look  forward  to  a  continuation  of  the  alliance  that  has  made  Middlebury  the  envy  of Â

others.

Tim  Hollander,  Scott  Needham,  Nancy  Malcolm Middlebury Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  The  three  letter  writ-­ ers  submitted  this  on  behalf  of  more  than  250  Middlebury  residents.  This  letter  raises  a  legitimate  point  that  is  appropriate  to  the  letters  forum  in  the  paper.  The  Addison  Independent  has  long  had  a  policy,  however,  that  limits  the  listing  of  names  to  letters  in  this  forum.  To  that  end,  the  supporters  of  the  letter  have  purchased  an  adver-­ tisement  with  all  250-­plus  signers  that  is  displayed  on  Page  7A.

&RQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW FKDUJHV DERXW UXOHV QRW SHUVRQDO 7KLV LV DQ RSHQ OHWWHU WR WKRVH who  continue  to  mischaracterize  WKH FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW FRPSODLQWV presented  to  the  Middlebury  select-­ board.

I  and  others  in  Middlebury  have  repeatedly  raised  concerns  about  the  selectboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recent  failure  to  IROORZ LWV UXOHV RQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHU-­ HVW &2, 7KLV LV DERXW UXOHV DQG nothing  but  the  rulesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the  proce-­ dures  the  selectboard  is  pledged  to  uphold.  It  is  not  about  Victor  Nuovo.  It  is  not  about  his  character.  It  is  and  always  has  been  simple: Â

RXU WRZQ RI¿FLDOV VKRXOG IROORZ their  own  rules.  How  hard  is  that  to  understand?

Yet  the  selectboard  and  others  have  willfully  ignored  what  we  write  and  say,  as  they  have  willfully  ignored  what  the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  procedure  PDQXDO VD\V 7KH\ LQVLVW ZH KDYH DOO VRUWV RI XQGHUKDQGHG PRWLYHV 7KH\ claim  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  abused  the  rules  by  objecting  when  our  selectboard  vio-­ ODWHV LWV UXOHV 7KH\ÂśYH ORXGO\ DQG dramatically  rushed  to  the  defense  of  a  man  who  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  been  attacked  and  insisted  that  he  has.  With  all Â

this  noise,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing  exactly  ZKDW WKH\ DFFXVH XV RI GHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLQJ attention  from  the  real  issues.

7KH SRLQW ² WKH RQO\ SRLQW ² is  the  language  of  the  procedure  PDQXDOÂśV VHFWLRQ RQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI interest.  It  addresses  associations  with  organizations  and,  where  such  associations  exist,  requires  the  associated  persons  to  refrain  from  participating  in  matters  before  the  board  that  relate  to  the  organization  ZLWK ZKLFK WKH\ÂśUH DVVRFLDWHG 7KLV couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  clearer.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  standard  (See  Shapiro  letter,  Page  7A)

as  is  indicated  by  the  new  in-­town  EULGJH DQG WUDIÂżF FLUFOH 7KH FRO-­ legeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  offer  to  aid  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  effort  to  build  a  new  town  hall  and  gym  is  an  example  of  its  generosity.  And  yet,  as  I  try  to  envision  a  triangular  green  space  where  the  Municipal  Building  used  to  be,  I  wonder  if,  from  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  point  of  view,  long-­term  regrets  will  arise  over  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  loss  of  a  piece  of  land  that,  empty  of  the  present  structure,  may  seem  much  larger  than  it  does  now,  just  as  our  GRZQWRZQ PD\ IHHO VPDOOHU 7KHUH may  be  a  great  sense  of  loss  over  time,  even  more  so  if  downtown  parking  becomes  a  thing  of  the  past, Â

a  problem  sure  to  be  heightened  by  the  proposed  location  for  a  new  town  hall.  And  then  there  is  the  pos-­ sibility  that  the  college  may  one  day  build  on  that  site.

As  the  original  meeting  place  of  commercial  Middlebury  and  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  academic  world,  the  land  in  question  has  great  histori-­ FDO ORFDWLRQDO DQG ÂżQDQFLDO YDOXH Should  it  be  traded  to  the  college,  the  wedge  of  land  our  Municipal  Building  once  stood  upon  will  seem  to  aim  its  sharp  point  at  the  heart  of  our  town.  Symbols  do  matter.

Charles  Sabukewicz Middlebury

Letter (Continued  from  Page  4A) but  was  lucky  to  escape  with  his  life.  A  once  proud  building  eventu-­ ally  became  our  Municipal  Building  and,  eventually,  the  tired  â&#x20AC;&#x153;eyesoreâ&#x20AC;?  that  sits  on  its  wedge  of  land  today.  6DGO\ DIWHU WKH ÂżUH WKH WRZQ RI Middlebury  was  unable  to  recon-­ struct  a  suitable  high  school  there.

1RZ RXU WRZQ ÂżQGV LWVHOI D VHUL-­ ous  crossroad.  Middlebury  Col-­ lege  has  always  been  generous  to  our  community,  such  as  offering  classroom  space  for  those  displaced  high  school  students  immediately  DIWHU WKDW GHVWUXFWLYH ÂżUH 7KH WRZQ KDV EHQHÂżWWHG JUHDWO\ LQ LWV SDUWQHU-­ ship  with  the  college  over  the  years, Â

Clippings (Continued  from  Page  4A) be  somewhere  so  strongly  rooted  in  the  past  but  so  thoughtfully  looking  toward  the  future.

I  took  my  wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hand  and  we Â

continued  our  slow  walk  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;round  the  about  a  creemee?â&#x20AC;? roundabout.  Before  crossing  back  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  just  had  creemees,â&#x20AC;?  she  said. to  the  park  I  held  up  and  looked  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  know,  but  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  feeling  good.â&#x20AC;? down  College  Street.  I  took  a  deep  breath  and  asked  Nikki,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Â

Davis (Continued  from  Page  4A) should  she  decide  to  seek  another  term),  contending  for  the  support  of  the  voters  for  the  Democratic  nomi-­ nations  for  the  two  seats. ****** I  am  pleased  to  be  returning  to Â

the  opinions  page  of  the  Indepen-­ dent  after  a  two-­month  absence  for  medical  reasons.  I  am  making  good  progress  in  recovering,  and  would  like  to  thank  the  many  readers  of  this  column  who  sent  me  good  wishes  while  I  was  away.  I  hope Â

Letters  to  the  Editor  can  be  found on  Pages  4A,  5A  and  7A.

to  continue  offering  thoughtful  re-­ Ă&#x20AC;HFWLRQV RQ VWDWH DQG QDWLRQDO SROL-­ tics  in  the  months  and  years  ahead.

Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeri-­ tus  of  political  science  at  Middle-­ bury  College.

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EXPECT  THE  UNEXPECTED  AT  THE  CLOSING  TABLE Sometimes  the  closing  table  can  feel  more  like  a  poker  game  than  a  real  estate  transaction,  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;wild  cardsâ&#x20AC;?  showing  up  out  of  nowhere,  delaying  the  closing  and  sometimes  resulting  in  the  cancellation  of  the  contract.  Last-­minute  denials,  lost  or  PLVÂżOHG SDSHUZRUN DSSUDLVHU competence,  inspection  failure,  loss  of  employment  between  a  loan  application  and  its  settlement,  or  simply  a  buyer  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;cold  feetâ&#x20AC;?  are  some  of  the  most  common  hold-­ups  at  closing  time.  Planning  ahead  for  these  inconveniences  can  save  you  the  stress  of  having  to  make  a  decision  without  having  the  time  to  think  it  through.  Talk  to  your  RealtorÂŽ  and  make  a  plan  for  the  unexpected.  Decide  together  what  you  feel  would  be  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;deal-­breaker.â&#x20AC;?  By  deciding  ahead  of  time  when  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  be  ready  to  cut  your  losses,  you  ensure  that  you  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  settle  for  D FRQWUDFW IXOÂżOOPHQW ZKRVH return  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  commensurate  with  your  investment.  Whether  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  buying  or  selling  a  home,  create  a  solid  back-­up  plan  with  your  RealtorÂŽ  so  that  if  the  closing  falls  through  or  is  delayed,  you  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  take  a  loss.  By  having  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plan  Bâ&#x20AC;?  in  place  to  handle  the  worst-­case  scenario,  you  can  relax  and  hope  for  the  bestâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  never  be  surprised  or  disappointed.  Ingrid  Punderson  Jackson Real  Estate Â&#x2021; FHOO WROO IUHH www.middvermontrealestate.com

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Dionir Young, 91, Middlebury

Obituaries Clesson Hayes Jr., 75, native of Brandon

)25(67 '$/( 9W '$'( &,7< )OD ² &OHVVRQ (GZLQ ³7HGG\´ Hayes  Jr.,  75,  died  Thursday,  Dec.  26,  2013,  at  Pasco  Regional  Medical  &HQWHU LQ 'DGH &LW\ )OD +H ZDV D former  resident  of  Rutland  Town,  Vt. He  was  born  in  Brandon,  Vt.,  on  April  25,  1938.  He  was  the  son  of  &OHVVRQ ³7HG´ +D\HV 6U DQG (OOHQ (Hayes)  Hayes.  He  grew  up  in  )RUHVW 'DOH ZKHUH KH UHFHLYHG KLV early  education.  He  graduated  from  Brandon  High  School,  class  of  1958.  He  afterwards  served  in  the  United  States  Army  as  a  member  of  the  mili-­ tary  police. )ROORZLQJ KLV KRQRUDEOH GLVFKDUJH he  returned  home  and  began  a  career  with  General  Electric.  He  retired  as  a  machinist  in  1997  following  33  years  of  service.

His  family  says  he  liked  working  with  his  hands  and  took  great  pride  in  his  marksmanship  abilities.  He  enjoyed  his  RV,  NASCAR  and  the Â

Pittsburgh  Steelers  and  was  a  New  York  Yankees  fan.  Relatives  say  he  was  a  man  who  made  friends  every-­ where  he  traveled  and  really  enjoyed  meeting  other  Vermonters  in  RV  parks.  Surviving  are  his  wife,  Emily  *DOYLQ +D\HV RI 'DGH &LW\ )OD whom  he  married  at  the  Salisbury  Congregational  Church  on  May  14,  1966;͞  his  daughter,  Laura  Hayes  of  Brookline,  Mass.;͞  his  mother,  Ellen  +D\HV RI )RUHVW 'DOH WZR VLVWHUV 'RQQD +D\HV RI )RUHVW 'DOH DQG Penny  Wheatley  of  Swanton.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  father  DQG KLV EURWKHU 7HUU\ ) +D\HV The  graveside  committal  service  and  burial,  with  military  honors,  will  WDNH SODFH LQ WKH VSULQJ DW )RUHVW 'DOH Cemetery.

CLESSON  â&#x20AC;&#x153;TEDDYâ&#x20AC;?  HAYES  There  will  be  no  public  calling  hours.

Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  765  Stevens  Road,  Pittsford,  VT  Rutland  County  Humane  Society,  05763.

MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Dionir  Young,  91,  of  Middlebury  died  on  Jan.  1  from  complications  of  rheumatoid  arthritis.

She  was  born  on  June  22,  1922,  in  Belem  do  Para,  Brazil,  the  daughter  of  Maria  Jose  Alves  de  Souza  and  Eleuterio  Vicente  Gomes.

She  was  educated  as  an  elemen-­ tary  school  teacher,  but  instead  joined  Pan  Air  do  Brasil  to  become  WKH ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;LJKW DWWHQGDQW LQ %UD]LO LQ 1944.  She  and  Jordan  M.  Young  met  at  the  beach  outside  Belem  but  lost  touch  when  he  returned  to  the  U.S.  to  join  the  Army  during  World  War  II.  She  came  to  New  York  City  after  the  war  and  they  married  in  Princeton  in  1952,  where  he  was  in  graduate  school.

After  a  few  years  living  in  Rio  de  Janeiro  and  Venezuela,  he  began  a  long  career  as  a  history  professor  in  New  York  City.  They  settled  in  Princeton,  N.J.,  where  they  raised  their  son,  Jordan  M.  Young  II.

RUTLAND  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Darlene  Jean  Manning,  62,  of  Rutland  and  formerly  of  Brandon,  died  Monday,  Dec.  30,  2013,  at  Dartmouth-­Hitchcock  Medical  Center  in  Hanover,  N.H. She  was  born  in  Rutland  on  Sept.  17,  1951.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Charles  Joseph  and  Betty  Jean  (Waite)  Sargent.  She  received  her  early  education  in  local  Rutland  schools  and  attended  Middlebury  High  School.

On  May  23,  1969,  she  married  Robert  Sharon  Manning  in  Middlebury.  They  made  their  home  in  Brandon.  He  predeceased  her  on  July  21,  1992.  She  returned  to  Rutland  in  2004.  She  had  worked  as  a  home  care  provider  for  several  years.  Her  family  says  she  enjoyed  reading,  puzzles  and  crocheting.

Surviving  are  her  daughter,  Tina  Marie  Mallette  of  Brandon;Íž  two  sons,  James  E.  Manning  of  Clarendon  and  .HQQHWK / 0DQQLQJ RI )RUHVW 'DOH a  sister,  Laurie  Sargent  of  Columbus, Â

DIONIR  YOUNG will  be  held  in  Princeton  in  the  spring.  Donations  may  be  made  in  KHU QDPH WR WKH $UWKULWLV )RXQGDWLRQ 1330  W.  Peachtree  St.,  Suite  100,  Atlanta,  GA  30309,  or  arthritis.org.

Beulah Torian, 93, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Spirit  we  called  Beulah  E.  Torian,  after  93  years  left  her  body,  Sunday,  Jan.  5,  2014,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  where  she  had  resided  for  the  past  year.

Born  Sept.  20,  1920,  in  Montpelier,  Idaho,  she  was  the  daughter  of  the  late  P.B.  Edson  Skiff  and  Helen  M.  (Gould)  Skiff.   Beulah  was  a  graduate  of  Washington  High  School,  Los  Angeles,  Calif.,  and  Santa  Barbara  Teachers  College,  class  of  1942.  She  lovingly  shared  her  knowledge  at  3DFL¿F $FNZRUWK )ULHQGV 6FKRRO IRU many  of  her  years  spent  as  a  teacher.

She  moved  to  Middlebury  in  1985  and  was  a  member  of  the Â

Darlene Manning, 62, formerly of Brandon

She  was  active  in  the  Princeton  Y,  organizing  their  international  festi-­ vals,  and  in  hosting  Latin  American  students  studying  at  Princeton  University.  She  was  a  long-­time  volunteer  at  the  Princeton  Hospital  and  the  mainstay  of  the  Princeton  Circulo  Hispano-­Americano.  Her  IDPLO\ VD\ VKH ZDV D PDJQL¿FHQW hostess,  turning  the  dinner  party  into  an  art  form.

In  2013,  they  moved  to  an  assisted  living  apartment  at  Eastview  in  Middlebury  to  be  near  their  son  and  daughter-­in-­law.

She  is  survived  by  her  husband,  Professor  Jordan  M.  Young  of  Middlebury;Íž  her  son,  Jordan  M.  Young  II  and  daughter-­in-­law  Margaret  Levine  Young  of  Cornwall;Íž  two  grandchildren;Íž  her  sister,  Maria  do  Ceu  Ribeiro  Lopes  of  Rio  de  Janeiro;Íž  and  numerous  nieces  and  nephews  in  Brazil.  A  memorial  service  will  be  held  at  Eastview  and  a  memorial  concert Â

Ohio;͞  four  brothers;͞  Charles  Sargent  of  Hampton,  N.Y.,  and  Michael  Sargent,  William  Sargent  and  )UHGULFN 6DUJHQW DOO RI 5XWODQG )RXU JUDQGFKLOGUHQ DQG VHYHUDO nieces,  nephews  and  cousins  also  survive  her.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  parents  and  a  son,  Robert  Stuart  Manning.

The  funeral  service  was  held  on  Wednesday,  Jan.  8,  2014,  at  10  a.m.  DW WKH 0LOOHU .HWFKDP )XQHUDO Home  in  Brandon.  The  Rev.  Richard  White,  pastor  of  the  Brandon  &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK RIÂżFLDWHG Entombment  followed  the  service  at  Pine  Hill  Cemeteryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Receiving  Vault,  where  the  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place  at  a  later  date. )ULHQGV PD\ FDOO DW WKH IXQHUDO DARLENE  MANNING home  on  Tuesday,  Jan.  7,  from  4-­7  7$03$ )OD ² +XJK 6WLFNOH p.m. &ODUN RI 7DPSD )OD GLHG RQ Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  Route  4  East,  Unit  2-­B,  Rutland,  VT  Dec.  20,  2013,  after  a  two-­year  Meals  on  Wheels,  c/o  Southwestern  05701. battle  with  cancer.  Vermont  Council  on  Aging,  1085  US  He  was  born  July  25,  1928,  to  parents  Erwin  S.  and  Geraldine  (Lyon)  Clark  of  Addison,  Vt.,  where  he  attended  Addison  grade  schools  and  graduated  in  1945  from  Vergennes  High  School.  In  1938  he  served  in  the  Vermont  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Judy  Ann  business.  She  was  known  as  a  very  Legislature  as  a  pageboy  and  while  Marshall  passed  away  peacefully  on  hard  worker.

LQ KLJK VFKRRO KH EHFDPH SURÂżFLHQW Monday,  Jan.  6,  2014,  after  a  nearly  When  she  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  working,  she  in  playing  the  clarinet  and  saxo-­ yearlong  battle  with  lung  cancer,  enjoyed  spending  time  with  her  phone.  He  played  several  nights  which  she  fought  bravely. beloved  Jack  Russell  terriers  (Katie,  a  week  plus  weekends  in  several  %RUQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ RQ )HE Cocoa,  and  Chase),  going  for  motor-­ local  dance  bands  including  Roy  1957,  she  was  the  youngest  of  seven  cycle  rides,  and  helping  others.  She  Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Dance  Orchestra  and  the  children.  She  is  survived  by  her  was  a  loyal  friend  and  family  member.

Vermonters,  earning  money  for  his  parents,  Cary  and  Joyce  Marshall,  A  visitation  will  be  held  from  4-­7  college  education. and  her  siblings  and  their  spouses:  S P RQ )ULGD\ -DQ DW He  went  on  to  graduate  from  Gary  and  Beverlee  Huffman,  Dale  6DQGHUVRQ 'XFKDUPH )XQHUDO +RPH <DOH 8QLYHUVLW\ +LV ÂżUVW WHDFK-­ and  Erma  Marshall,  Karen  Marshall  117  South  Main  St.,  Middlebury. ing  job  was  in  Wilmington,  Vt.,  and  Linda  Quinn,  Peggy  Cobb,  Cary  )XQHUDO VHUYLFHV ZLOO EH KHOG DW and  Rhonda  Marshall  Jr.,  and  Nils  1  p.m.  on  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  2014,  Whittelsey  and  Jenne  Morton.  She  at  the  United  Methodist  Church  in  is  also  survived  by  her  children,  Middlebury.  The  Rev.  Lee  Atkins  will  Malissa  and  Mark,  and  her  grandchil-­ RIÂżFLDWH MIDDLETOWN,  Conn.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  John  dren,  Henry  and  Ethan. ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV GRQDWLRQV PD\ Wade  Hampton,  49,  of  Middletown,  Judy  attended  Middlebury  Union  be  made  in  Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  honor  to  Addison  Conn.,  formerly  of  Old  Lyme,  Conn.,  High  School  and  worked  for  years  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice,  Middlebury,  Vt.,  and  Merrick,  N.Y.,  DW %) *RRGULFK 0RUH UHFHQWO\ VKH PO  Box  754,  Route  7,  Middlebury,  JUDY  ANN  MARSHALL died  Thursday,  Dec.  19,  2013,  at  his  held  several  different  jobs,  includ-­ VT  05753,  or  Homeward  Bound,  home  in  Middletown. ing  working  for  Vermont  Teddy  Bear  236  Boardman  St.,  Middlebury,  VT  +H ZDV ERUQ LQ )UHHSRUW 1 < )DFWRU\ DQG 'DNLQ )DUP GHOLYHULQJ 05753.

Burlington  Free  Press  newspapers,  Arrangements  are  under  the  'XFKDUPH )XQHUDO +RPH ZZZ on  April  5,  1964.  He  was  the  son  of  Mason  L.  Hampton  Jr.  and  Carolyn  and  running  her  own  lawn  mowing  direction  of  the  Sanderson-­  VDQGHUVRQIXQHUDOVHUYLFH FRP ¸ Jean  Hampton.  He  was  raised  in  Merrick,  N.Y.,  and  fell  in  love  with  Funeral, Cremation & photography  at  a  young  age.  He  won  numerous  awards  for  his  photogra-­ It is with extreme gratitude that the family of Gene Oliver Memorial Services, wishes to thank all of the many people who have shown phy  including  a  full-­tuition  scholar-­ us an outpouring of support during the tragic loss of Gene. ship  to  the  School  of  Visual  Arts  in  Pre-Planning The food contributed by our friends and neighbors and the New  York  City,  which  he  attended.

Services continuous cards have been greatly appreciated in our time He  is  survived  by  his  mother,  of need. We especially wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jean  Hampton;Íž  his  sisters,  Kathy  Geneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employer and co-­workers at Velan Valve in Williston, Hauswirth  and  Linda  Smith;Íž  his  Bridport Central School, Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fuels and Jessica Torrey for brothers-­in-­law,  Tom  Hauswirth  and  going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable as well FUNERAL HOMES Randy  Smith;Íž  his  nephews,  Gavin  as to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Addison Fire Department and Bridport Fire Department. Also, thank you to Reverend Vergennes Bristol Gary Lewis, Reverend Pat Jackman, Dr. Kevin Parizo and 877-3321 453-2301

0LGGOHEXU\ )ULHQGV 0HHWLQJ House.  She  worked  with  Project  Independence  for  a  short  time  after  coming  to  Middlebury.  She  jour-­ neyed  upon  many  paths  and  was  a  true  nurturer  of  spirit  wherever  she  went.  In  her  later  years  she  succumbed  to  the  pain  and  depres-­ sion  of  arthritis  and  the  immobility  it  brought  with  it.

Now  that  she  has  transitioned  into  her  next  possibility,  she  can  be  remembered  for  her  love  of  danc-­ ing  and  mountaineering.  She  loved  nature  and  hiked  to  the  tops  of  more  mountains  then  one  can  easily  name.  She  was  artistic  and  loved  working  with  clay  and  watercolors.  She  was  an  avid  reader  and  loved Â

cat  stories.    Beulah  is  survived  by  one  daugh-­ ter,  Barbara  Torian  and  her  husband  Tim  Bouton  of  New  Haven;Íž  one  son,  Tim  Torian  and  his  partner  Reya  Shante  of  Visalia,  Calif.;Íž  one  sister,  Louise  Andrus  of  Coeur  dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene,  Idaho;Íž  and  one  grandson,  Andrew  Bouton  of  New  Haven.

In  addition  to  her  parents  she  was  predeceased  by  a  brother,  Edson  Skiff.

A  memorial  service  will  be  conducted  at  a  later  date.

Memorial  donations  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice  P.O.  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753,  or  Project  Independence,  112  Exchange  St.,  0LGGOHEXU\ 97 ¸

Hugh Clark, 85, , native of Addison

Judy Marshall, 56, Middlebury

where  he  married  fellow  teacher  Anne  Abrahamsen,  who  became  the  mother  of  his  four  children.  Soon  after  marriage  he  was  drafted  into  the  Army  and  served  in  Japan  and  Korea.  Upon  discharge,  having  taken  summer  sessions  at  the  University  of  Vermont  and  Boston  University,  he  went  on  to  complete  his  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree  at  Columbia  University.  He  then  taught  at  Craftsbury,  Vt.,  for  two  years.

After  the  winter  of  1956,  with  four  children  under  four  years  (including  twins  born  in  January),  making  four  snowsuits  to  put  on  and  take  off,  WKH\ GHFLGHG )ORULGD ZDV DSSHDOLQJ and  chose  to  move  to  Riverview,  )OD ZKHUH KH EXLOW KLV RZQ KRXVH and  once  again  taught  school  for  a  time.  He  went  on  to  be  employed  in  government  work  in  social  services  LQ +LOOVERUR &RXQW\ )OD

Upon  retirement,  he  did  much  traveling  and  planned  and  conducted  tours  throughout  western  Europe.  He  married  Ruth  Eaton  Rousset  and  together  they  continued  the  tours  and  traveled  exclusively  the  world  over.  Relatives  say  his  constant  curiosity,  sharp  wit  and  friendly  demeanor  continued  throughout  his  lifetime  making  him  a  friend  to  many.

He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Ruth;Íž  his  children,  Sue  Mertz,  Dave  (Marie)  DQG 7RP 0DUJDUHW RI )ORULGD DQG Eric  (Cecilia)  of  Lund,  Sweden;Íž  nine  grandchildren  and  one  great-­ grandchild;Íž  and  his  brother,  Erwin  A.  (Janet)  Clark  of  Addison,  Vt. He  was  predeceased  by  his  ¿UVW ZLIH $QQH DQG E\ KLV VLVWHU Beverly  Wernhoff  of  Vergennes,  Vt. He  made  plans  for  his  body  to  be  GRQDWHG WR WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI )ORULGD for  medical  research. Â

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Hauswirth  and  Jonathan,  Wade  and  Will  Smith;͞  and  his  aunt,  Norma  Todd.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  father,  Mason  Hampton.

His  family  says  his  loving  and  adventurous  heart,  his  laughter  and  provocative  sense  of  humor,  his  inci-­ sive  and  studious  mind,  his  empathy  and  concern  for  social  justice  will  all  be  remembered  with  great  joy.

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Seven  things  you  shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  talk  about As  the  old  saying  goes,  there  are  Thirty  years  ago,  I  would  have  some  things  best  left  unsaid.  And  agreed  with  Maria.  I  had  little  inter-­ now  it  turns  out,  some  people  think  est  in  older  peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health  concerns. there  are  several  categories  of  things  At  this  point  in  life,  though  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  that  should  never  be  discussed. when  my  friends  are  getting  new  Not  because  those  topics  are  im-­ hips  and  planning  ahead  for   pace-­ polite.  Because  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  boring. makers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  talking  about  our  aches  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  American  Life,â&#x20AC;?  the  always  and  pains  seems  so  much  more  in-­ interesting  NPR  show,  teresting. recently  gave  new  life  to  Pretty  soon,  my  boredom  with  a  segment  friends  and  I  will  be  dis-­ titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Seven  Things  cussing  the  intricacies  of  Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  Not  Supposed  to  VKXIĂ&#x20AC;HERDUG Talk  About.â&#x20AC;?  Maria  asserts  that  talk-­ In  that  segment,  cor-­ ing  about  money  is  both  respondent  Sarah  Koe-­ boring  and  vulgar.  She  nig  highlighted  the  con-­ has  a  point.  We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  re-­ ventional  wisdom  of  her  ally  want  to  know  how  mother,  Maria  Matthies-­ much  our  friends  made  sen.  Maria  was  raised  in  on  their  Apple  stock.

England  and  has  a  Euro-­ But  the  topic  of  mon-­ pean  sensibility  of  what  ey  has  been  in  the  closet  is  proper. for  so  long  that  talking  According  to  Maria,  about  it  seems  a  bit  edgy,  some  subjects  are  so  in-­ and  therefore  interest-­ herently  uninteresting  ing.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  always  curious  that  is  rude  and  insensi-­ to  know  what  people  tive  to  talk  about  them,  by Gregory Dennis paid  for  their  house  and  especially  at  a  party  or  how  much  their  parents  around  the  dinner  table. made.

Maria  and  her  French  friends  say  When  it  comes  to  talking  about  the  seven  deadly  conversational  sins  diet,  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  face  it:  Maria  is  just  wrong.  are:  how  you  slept;Íž  what  you  dreamt;Íž  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locavoreâ&#x20AC;?  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  get  to  be  a  recent  your  period;Íž  your  health;Íž  money;Íž  â&#x20AC;&#x153;word  of  the  yearâ&#x20AC;?  because  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  bor-­ diet;Íž  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;route  talk.â&#x20AC;? ing  to  talk  about  diet.   If  it  were  bor-­ Are  they  right?  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  consid-­ ing,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  have  little  to  say  to  our  ering,  since  we  still  have  two  more  friends  at  Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  or  the  co-­op. months  of  winter  and  many  social  Eating  local,  eating  vegan,  how  gatherings  ahead  of  us. much  weight  someone  lost  and  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  start  with  the  easy  one.  Men-­ how  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  kind  of  interesting.  I  strual  cycles  can  be,  in  mixed  com-­ wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  rank  it  up  there  with  talk-­ pany  at  least,  somewhat  boring  and  ing  about  sports  and  the  weather.  somewhat  dicey  to  discuss.  Certainly  But  everybody  eats,  and  so  what  the  men  in  the  room  will  be  happy  and  how  we  eat  is  not  boring  to  talk  to  see  the  topic  go  unmentioned.  And  about.  (Sorry,  Maria.) for  those  of  us  in  the  post-­menopaus-­ Which  brings  us  to  Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  crown  al  phases  of  life,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pretty  much  ir-­ jewel:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;route  talk.â&#x20AC;? relevant  anyway.

6KH GHÂżQHG WKLV DV ÂłZKHQ SHRSOH Score  one  for  Maria. tell  you  how  they  arrived,  or  how  As  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;how  you  slept,â&#x20AC;?  it  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  they  came,  how  they  got  on  the  road,  merit  more  than  a  sentence  or  two.  which  road,  how  long  it  took.  That  is  Even  with  the  nightly  travails  of  par-­ the  top  of  my  list  for  what  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  ents  who  have  an  infant,  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  talk  about.â&#x20AC;? need  to  know  who  got  up  when  to  To  make  her  point,  Maria  re-­ feed  the  baby,  and  whether  it  was  3  counted  an  episode  in  which  Robert  a.m.  or  4:30.

Redford  visited  her  house  on  Long  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  you  dreamtâ&#x20AC;?  is  more  prob-­ Island: lematic.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  all  suffered  through  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  told  us  how  he  came  from  lengthy  recitations  of  friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  New  York  all  the  way  out  here.  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Then  dreams,  and  it  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  take  long  un-­ I  got  lost  in  Shirley.  And  then  I  asked  til  we  start  to  wonder  when  we  can  the  cop.  And  then  he  recognized  me  change  the  subject. and  asked  me  for  my  autograph.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  The  ability  to  interpret  dreams,  And  the  whole  thing,  which  takes  however,  can  make  all  the  differ-­ two  hours  from  New  York,  took  two  ence. hours  for  him  to  tell  us.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  boring  to  hear  in  detail  about  Gotta  say  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  side  with  Maria  how  someone  dreamt  of  endlessly  RQ WKLV RQH , ZRXOG ÂżQG LW H[WUHPHO\ riding  a  horse  through  a  dark  for-­ interesting  for  Robert  Redford  to  vis-­ est  and  then  got  off  the  horse  in  a  it  my  house  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  even  if  all  he  did  was  brightly  lit  town.  But  if  the  horse  is  read  from  the  phone  book. seen  as  a  symbol  for  her  demand-­ These  days,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  talking  a  lot  ing  and  controlling  father  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  the  to  our  friends  about  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  boring  town  represents  the  community  that  and  not  boring  to  talk  about. cherishes  her  as  she  is,  and  not  as  her  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  talking  about  it  so  much,  father  wanted  her  to  be  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  well,  then,  in  fact,  that  my  partner  has  added  an  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  worthwhile  insight. eighth  thing  to  the  list.

Which  brings  us  to  talking  about  When  we  get  together  with  friends,  health.  she  now  forbids  me  to  talk  about  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody  ever  cares  about  other  seven  things  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  supposed  to  peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health,â&#x20AC;?  said  Maria,  who  it  talk  about.  She  says  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  boring. must  be  noted  is  a  bit  of  a  stickler.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  Gregory   Dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  column  ap-­ mean,  if  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  serious  and  pears  here  every  other  Thursday  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  friend,  obviously  you  want  to  and  is  archived  on  his  blog  at  www. hear  about  it.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  common  colds,  gregdennis.wordpress.com.  Email:  the  aches  and  pains.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  tire-­ gregdennisvt@yahoo.com.  Twitter:  some.â&#x20AC;? @greengregdennis. Â

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Letter  from  the  residents  of  Middlebury: We  would  like  to  thank,  support  and  endorse  the  Select  Board  for  presenting  a  well  thought  RXW SODQ IRU WKH SURSRVHG QHZ 7RZQ 2I¿FHV and  Recreation  Center.

The  issue  has  been  scrutinized  thoroughly  from  every  conceivable  angle  by  a  team  of  WKRXJKWIXO DQG LPSDUWLDO FLWL]HQV DQG RIÂżFLDOV for  many  years,  and  it  is  our  opinion  that  the  Adele  Pierce Adrienne  Illick  MacIntyre Alexandra  Baker Alice  George Alice  Perine Allen  Smith Allison  Stanger Amber  Perry Amy  Rakowski Amy  Rose Ann  Crumb Ann  Gipson Ann  LaFiandra Anne  Baldwin Anneke  Oranje  Stern  Annemarie  Deering Annette  Jack  Anton  Rifelj Arnold  Abelson Barbara  Kieran Barbara  Merz Barbara  Wells Ben  Anderson-­Ray Beth  Stanway Betty  Nuovo Bill  Pitkin Bill  Townsend Bo  Cleveland Bob  Kingsley Brett  Weekes Brian  Slavin Brooke  Jette Bruce  Ingersoll Carey  Bass Carol  Schoenfeld Carolyn  Perine Catharine  Smith Charles  Mulcahy Charles  W.  Robinson Charlotte  Tate Chris  Stackhouse Chris  Zeoli Christina  Johnston Christopher  L.  Mason Clair  Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Esperance Clarence  F.  Merriles Craig  Hill Cynthia  Watson Dan  Brown David  E.  Preble David  Hollbrook 'DYLG /LWWOHÂżHOG

offer  currently  on  the  table  from  the  College  will  serve  to  further  the  best  interests  of  our  ¿QH FRPPXQLW\ ZHOO LQWR WKH IXWXUH The  bottom  line  is  that,  without  the  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  support,  the  entire  project  will  cost  the  Town  roughly  $7.5  million;Íž  the  college  contribution  reduces  the  burden  to  about  $2  million.  It  is  now  time  to  put  our  shoulders  to  the  task  of Â

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James  Hunt James  M.  Holden James  M.  Ross James  Malcolm Jamie  Hill Jane  Schoenfeld Jane  Smith Janet  Greenman Janet  Holden Janet  Leggett Janet  Winkler Jason  Larocque Jennifer  Quinn Jessica  Emilio Jessie  Raymond Jill  Stackhouse Jim  Daly Jim  Larrabee Joan  T.  Baker Joe  Sutton John  Anderson John  Ewen John  Langfeldt John  McWilliams John  R.  Barrera John  T.  Quinn John  Tenny Joy  Clark Judith  Neill Judy  Cole Julie  Altemose Karen  Eaton Katharine  DeLorenzo Kathleen  Boe Kathleen  W.  Smith Keegan  Sullivan Kelly  Boe Ken  Button Kenneth  M.  Wilkins Kenneth  Perine Kevin  Newton Kevin  Parizo Kim  Smith Kirk  Gallipo Lance  Phelps Larry  Volkert Liane  B.  Barrera Linda  Kelton Linda  Pitkin Lisa  Beck Lonnie  Fisher Louise  Vojtisek

joining  together  to  create  new  buildings  and  a  new  green  space  of  which  we  can  all  be  proud. :H DUH IRUWXQDWH RQFH DJDLQ IRU WKH ¿QDQFLDO backing  of  the  College  to  lessen  the  tax  bur-­ den  of  this  undertaking,  and  we  look  forward  to  a  continuation  of  the  alliance  that  has  made  Middlebury  the  envy  of  others.

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cret  reasons  for  wanting  our  govern-­ ing  board  to  be  a  rule-­abiding  one,  I  say  this: Look  at  the  selectboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  behavior  when  challenged  about  following  its  COI  policy  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  digging  in  and  deny-­ ing  instead  of  genuinely  examining  the  issue,  admitting  and  correcting  the  error,  and  moving  on.  This  does  not  inspire  trust.  Your  insistence  that  our  COI  claims  are  something  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  has  hurt  the  board  and  the  process  worse  than  any  concerns  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  raised.  And  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  still  doing  it  by  dancing  around  the  issue,  trying  to  make  it  about  character  and  hid-­ den  agendas.  Until  you  accept  our  concerns  at  face  value,  as  they  deserve,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  continue  to  undermine  the  important  work  our  board  must  do  on  all  man-­ ner  of  subjects.  Because  no  matter  what  you  think,  our  concerns  are  not  about  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  offer  (though  that  offer  did  make  me  pay  attention  to  the  board  as  I  hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  before).  Those  of  us  who  oppose  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pro-­ posal  do  so  openly  and  directly.  Your  attempts  to  shift  public  focus  away  IURP WH[WERRN FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW RQ the  board  does  a  disservice  to  the  residents  of  Middlebury,  and  to  the  selectboard,  by  supporting  the  board  in  cherry-­picking  which  of  its  operat-­ ing  procedures  it  bothers  to  obey.

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Shapiro  letter  (Continued  from  Page  5A) COI  provision,  and  for  a  very  good  reason.  It  protects  the  credibility  of  the  decision-­makers  and  the  legiti-­ macy  of  the  decisions  they  make.

No  one  has  ever  suggested  that  3URI 1XRYR ZRXOG SURÂżW SHUVRQ-­ ally  from  any  of  his  votes  on  any  college  matter  before  the  board.  All  the  indignation  at  that  notion  is  a  smokescreen.  And  again,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  the  point.  COI  rules  generally  take  WKH DSSHDUDQFH RI D FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHU-­ est  as  seriously  as  an  actual  COI.  The  selectboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  procedure  manual  does;Íž  the  selectboard  itself  has  not.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  the  problem  all  along.

Prof.  Nuovo  has  an  unquestionable  association  with  the  college  that,  at  a  minimum,  creates  the  appearance  of  a  COI.  There  is  nothing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;wrongâ&#x20AC;?  about  that  association.  All  he  had  to  do  was  what  other  selectboard  members  with  a  COI  association  have  long  done:  recuse  himself  from  the  few  matters  involving  the  college  that  come  before  the  board.  Even  Supreme  Court  justices  recuse  themselves  for  COI  reasons.  Prof.  Nuovo  did  not.  His  resignation  was  unnecessary,  but  it  is  a  more  honor-­ able  choice  than  continuing  to  ignore  the  rules  and  allowing  his  colleagues  on  the  board  to  do  the  same  on  his  behalf.

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Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Jan.  10,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at  Baldwin  Creek.  CVAA  sponsors  a  monthly  luncheon  for  seniors  featuring  wonderful  food,  good  company  and  a  fabulous  atmosphere.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Board  game  night  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  10,  6:30-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  Addison  County  Gamers  invite  everyone  to  come  play  tabletop  board  games  such  as  Settlers  of  Catan,  7  Wonders  or  Ticket  to  Ride.  Anyone  under  13  must  be  ac-­ companied  by  an  adult.  Info:  758-­3250  or  chuck@ burkins.net.  Teen  movie  night  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Jan.  10,  7-­9  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortal  Instruments:  City  of  Bones,â&#x20AC;?  based  on  the  teen  book  by  the  same  title.  Free  and  open  to  all  teens  in  grade  7  and  up.  Snacks  provided.  Info:  453-­2665. Â

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Green  Mountain  Club  hike  or  snow-­ shoe  in  Salisbury.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  Silver  Lake.  Easy-­to-­moderate  hike  or  snowshoe,  approximately  2  miles  round  trip,  with  the  option  of  an  additional  2-­mile  walk  around  the  lake.  Contact  leader  David  Andrews  at  388-­ 4894  or  vtrevda@yahoo.com  for  meeting  time  and  place  and  additional  information.  Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  8-­10  a.m.,  Otter  View  Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  A  monthly  OCAS-­MALT  event,  inviting  community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  leader  Barry  King  at  Otter  View  Park  park-­ ing  area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Beginning  birders  welcome.  Shorter  routes  possible.  Info:  388-­1007  or  388-­6829.  Intermediate  Tai  Chi  for  Seniors  class  in  Middle-­ bury.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  1-­4  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  One  in  a  series  of  intermediate  tai  chi  classes  (also  on  Thursdays,  Jan.  17,  24  and  31)  taught  by  Ruth  Barenbaum.  Sponsored  by  CVAA.  Info:  388-­4095.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Gatekeepersâ&#x20AC;?  screening  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Audito-­ rium.  Six  former  heads  of  Shin  Bet,  Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inter-­ nal  security  service,  candidly  reveal  some  of  the  agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  controversial  operations.  In  Hebrew  with  English  subtitles.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Roast  pork  supper  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  United  Methodist  &KXUFK 5RDVW SRUN PDVKHG SRWDWRHV VWXIÂżQJ vegetable,  applesauce,  roll,  dessert  and  beverage.  Served  buffet-­style.  Adults  $8,  children  $4.  Takeout  available.  Info:  877-­3150.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skate  with  the  Panthersâ&#x20AC;?  event  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  6-­7  p.m.,  Kenyon  Arena.  Skating  with  the  Middlebury  College  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hockey  team  begins  following  the  4  p.m.  game  against  Wesleyan.  Team  photos  provided.  Spon-­ sored  by  Friends  of  Panther  Hockey.  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  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.  Contra  dance  in  Cornwall.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  7-­9:30  p.m.,  Cornwall  Town  Hall.  Featuring  the  Mad  Rob-­ in  Callers  Collective  and  live  music  by  Red  Dog  Riley.  Cost  $5  per  person.  All  are  welcome.  Info:  462-­3722.  PossumHaw  in  concert  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Burnham  Hall.  Original  bluegrass  and  folk  music  by  PossumHaw,  led  by  Vermont  Vo-­ calist  of  the  Year  Colby  Crehan.  Part  of  the  Burn-­ ham  Music  Series.  Tickets  $8  adults,  $3  for  seniors  and  children,  available  at  the  door.  Info:  388-­6863.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Gatekeepersâ&#x20AC;?  screening  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  8-­10  p.m.,  Dana  Audito-­ rium.  Six  former  heads  of  Shin  Bet,  Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inter-­ nal  security  service,  candidly  reveal  some  of  the  agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  controversial  operations.  In  Hebrew  with  English  subtitles.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  443-­3168. Â

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St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  breakfast  in  Ver-­ gennes.  Sunday,  Jan.  12,  8-­10  a.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Eggs,  omelets,  hotcakes,  French  toast,  bacon,  sausage  and  more.  Adults  $8,  seniors  $7,  kids  6-­12  $6,  kids  un-­ GHU IUHH IDPLOLHV RI ÂżYH RU PRUH 'RQÂśW IRUJHW to  bring  your  returnables  to  support  the  Youth  Min-­ istry  bottle  drive.  Pianist  Jung-­Ja  Kim  in  concert  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Sunday,  Jan.  12,  3-­5  p.m.,  Mahaney  Cen-­ ter  for  the  Arts.  Korean-­born  pianist  Jung-­Ja  Kim  plays  six  preludes  by  Rachmaninoff,  plus  Ravelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Miroirs,  Sonatine  and  Vales  nobles  et  sentimental-­ es.  Tickets  $20/15/6,  available  at  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Free  yoga/meditation  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Jan.  12,  4-­6  p.m.,  Otter  Creek  Yoga  in  the  Marble  Works.  Monthly  community  gathering  with  gentle  yoga,  meditation  and  reading  the  Five  Mindfulness  Trainings  of  Thich  Nhat  Hanh.  Beginners  welcome.  Info:  388-­1961.  No  charge  but  donations  are  ac-­ FHSWHG 7KLV FODVV LV D EHQHÂżW IRU WKH $GGLVRQ County  Humane  Society.  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Sunday,  Jan.  12,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  7KH ÂżUVW 6XQGD\ UHKHDUVDO RI WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ &RO-­ lege  Community  Chorus  2014  spring  season,  pre-­ paring  for  spring  concerts  in  early  April.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  989-­7355. Â

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Jan.  13,  7-­8  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  local  storytelling  group  gathers  to  share  favorite  tales  of  winter.  Tellers  and  listeners  welcome.  Info:  lar17g@comcast.net. Â

,QGHSHQGHQW /HQV ÂżOP VHULHV SUHVHQWV Âł/DV 0DU-­ thas,â&#x20AC;?  which  chronicles  the  annual  debutante  ball  in  Laredo,  Texas,  where  a  select  group  of  mostly  Mexican-­American  girls  is  chosen  each  year  to  GUHVV LQ HODERUDWH JRZQV UHSUHVHQWLQJ LFRQLF ÂżJ-­ ures  from  Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  colonial  history.  Free.  Info:  388-­4095.  Blood  drive  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Festival  on-­the-­Green  annual  meeting  in  Middle-­ Jan.  14,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Middlebury  Amer-­ bury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  15,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Mid-­ ican  Legion.  Info  or  appointments:  www. dlebury  Union  Middle  School.  Enthusiastic  volun-­ redcrossblood.org  or  1-­800-­RED-­CROSS.  teers  sought  to  help  plan  the  36th  annual  Festival  Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  14,  on-­the-­Green,  one  of  the  premier  summer  arts  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  events  in  Addison  County.  Festival  dates  July  6-­12  CVAA  sponsors  a  luncheon  of  Salisbury  steak,  this  year.  Info:  462-­3555.  EURZQ VDXFH PDVKHG FDXOLĂ&#x20AC;RZHU EDE\ FDUURWV Financial  aid  workshop  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  wheat  bread  and  applesauce  cake.  Suggested  do-­ Jan.  15,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  nation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  High  School.  VSAC  offers  this  workshop  to  help  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  IDPLOLHV ÂżOO RXW FROOHJH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG IRUPV *XLG-­ Young  adult  all-­recovery  group  meeting  in  Middle-­ DQFH RQ WKH )$)6$ DQG LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH ÂżQDQ-­ bury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  14,  4-­5  p.m.,  Turning  Point  cial  aid  process  and  scholarships.  Internet  access  Center  in  the  Marble  Works.  A  new  support  group  for  DYDLODEOH 6SDFH OLPLWHG %ULQJ ÂżQDO FKHFN young  people  (ages  15-­25)  struggling  with  addiction  stubs,  W-­2s,  bank  statements  and  other  pertinent  disorders.  Meets  weekly.  Info:  www.turningpointad-­ LQIRUPDWLRQ IRU KHOS ÂżOOLQJ RXW IRUPV $SSRLQW-­ disonvt.org.  ments:  453-­8646.  Glenn  Andres  lecture  at  Middle-­ Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednes-­ bury  College.  Tuesday,  Jan.  14,  day,  Jan.  15,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  4:30-­6  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  the  Arts,  Room  221.  Professor  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  of  History  of  Art  and  Architecture  drums  if  you  need  backup  or  take  Glenn  Andres  discusses  the  cur-­ a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  FOR ENERGY WORK rent  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Observing  Vermont  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  PROFESSIONALS  Learn  a  Architecture.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Info:  www. jam.  Info:  www.go51main.com.  powerful  hands-­on  technique  to  middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­ 3168.  treat  clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  chakras,  meridians,  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  central  channel,  aura.  Requires  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  ability  to  perceive  energies.  Jan.  14,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Financial  aid  work-­ Middlebury:  Sunday,  January  19,  7KH ÂżUVW 7XHVGD\ UHKHDUVDO RI shop  in  Brandon.  1:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30;  Williston:  January  18.  the  Middlebury  College  Commu-­ Thursday,  Jan.  16,  8  Love  offering.  Instructor:  Barbara  nity  Chorus  2014  spring  season,  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  Clearbridge,  (802)  324-­9149;  preparing  for  spring  concerts  in  High  School.  VSAC  offers  this  FeelingMuchBetter.org. early  April.  Open  to  all  interested  ZRUNVKRS WR KHOS IDPLOLHV ÂżOO RXW singers  without  audition.  Info:  FROOHJH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG IRUPV *XLG-­ 989-­7355.  ance  on  the  FAFSA  and  informa-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Western  Abenaki:  History  and  Cultureâ&#x20AC;?  lecture  WLRQ RQ WKH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG SURFHVV DQG VFKRODUVKLSV at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Jan.  14,  7:30-­9:30  Internet  access  available.  Space  limited.  Bring  p.m.,  Twilight  Hall.  Jeanne  Brink  talks  about  the  na-­ ÂżQDO FKHFN VWXEV : V EDQN VWDWHPHQWV tive  people  of  Vermont  and  how  they  lived.  Free.  A  DQG RWKHU SHUWLQHQW LQIRUPDWLRQ IRU KHOS ÂżOOLQJ RXW Vermont  Humanities  Council  event,  hosted  by  the  forms.  Appointments:  247-­6833.  Middlebury  College  Center  for  the  Comparative  Senior  luncheon  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Jan.  Study  of  Race  and  Ethnicity.  Info:  388-­4009.  16,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  CVAA  sponsors  this  senior  meal,  served  at  noon,  of  baked  ham  with  Dijon  mustard  glaze,  oven-­roast-­ HG UHG SRWDWRHV EURFFROL Ă&#x20AC;RUHWV GLQQHU UROO DQG apple  pie  with  ice  cream.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roaming  Around  in  Central  Arizonaâ&#x20AC;?  Free  transportation  through  ACTR:  388-­1946.  presentation  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pandoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Promiseâ&#x20AC;?  screening  and  panel  dis-­ Jan.  15,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Lincoln  Library.  Re-­ cussion  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Jan.  scheduled  from  Jan.  8.  In  the  Lincoln  Library  16,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  2013  documen-­ Senior  Program,  Alan  Pistorius  and  Harriet  Szanto  tary  addressing  the  dilemma  confronting  environ-­ will  show  slides  of  their  Arizona  trip.  All  ages  wel-­ mentalists  regarding  nuclear  power.  Followed  by  a  come.  Refreshments  will  be  served.  Info:  453-­2665.  panel  discussion  featuring  divergent  expert  opin-­ Financial  aid  workshop  in  Brandon.  Wednesday,  ions  on  nuclear  power  and  the  environment.  Free.  Jan.  15,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  Info:  443-­5710  or  jwiseman@middlebury.edu.  School.  VSAC  offers  this  workshop  to  help  families  Soup  supper  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  6-­8  ¿OO RXW FROOHJH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG IRUPV *XLGDQFH RQ WKH p.m.,  New  Haven  Congregational  Church.  Soup,  )$)6$ DQG LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG SURFHVV bread,  crackers,  beverage  and  dessert,  $8.  Info:  and  scholarships.  Internet  access  available.  Space  453-­5059.  OLPLWHG %ULQJ ÂżQDO FKHFN VWXEV : V EDQN Financial  aid  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School.  statements  and  other  pertinent  information  for  help  96$& RIIHUV WKLV ZRUNVKRS WR KHOS IDPLOLHV ÂżOO ÂżOOLQJ RXW IRUPV $SSRLQWPHQWV RXW FROOHJH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG IRUPV *XLGDQFH RQ WKH Senior  luncheon  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  Jan.  15,  )$)6$ DQG LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH ÂżQDQFLDO DLG SUR-­ 11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Bridport  Grange.  Lunch,  served  cess  and  scholarships.  Internet  access  available.  at  noon,  is  roast  pork  with  sauce,  sweet  potatoes,  6SDFH OLPLWHG %ULQJ ÂżQDO FKHFN VWXEV : V whole  Harvard  beets,  wheat  rolls  and  fruited  Jell-­ bank  statements  and  other  pertinent  information  O.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation  via  IRU KHOS ÂżOOLQJ RXW IRUPV $SSRLQWPHQWV ACTR:  388-­1946.

NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  in  Middlebury.  Dance  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Thursday,  Jan.  16,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry  Jan.  15,  4:30-­6  p.m.,  Franklin  Environmental  Center  Mind  CafĂŠ.  The  New  England  Review  welcomes  at  Hillcrest,  Room  103.  Catherine  Cabeen  presents  Vermont  writers  Jay  Parini,  April  Ossmann,  Ryan  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Embracing  the  Immaterial:  Dancing  with  Nouveau  Walsh  and  Ryan  Kim,  who  will  read  from  their  Realism.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  work.  Free.  443-­3168.  Making  Recovery  Easier  group  meeting  in  Middle-­ bury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  15,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marble  Works.  A  new  facilitated  group  meeting  for  people  struggling  with  the  deci-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love  for  the  Philippinesâ&#x20AC;?  fundrais-­ sion  to  attend  12-­step  programs.  Participants  will  er  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Jan.  17,  6-­10  UHFHLYH D FHUWLÂżFDWH DIWHU DWWHQGLQJ WKH HQWLUH VL[ p.m.,  Center  Street  Bar.  A  fundraiser  for  session  series.  This  weekly  session  in  ongoing;Íž  at-­ victims  of  Typhoon  Haiyan  in  the  Philip-­ tendees  may  start  at  any  time.  Info:  www.turn-­ pines.  Ethan  Nelson  will  play  original  ingpointaddisonvt.org.  PXVLF DQG UDIĂ&#x20AC;H WLFNHWV ZLOO EH VROG 7RZQ RIÂżFHV DQG J\P RSHQ KRXVH LQ for  a  variety  of  incredible  items.  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  15,  5:30-­ Funds  raised  will  be  donated  to  All  7:30  p.m.,  94  Main  St.  A  family-­friendly  Hands  Volunteers,  a  U.S.-­based  RSHQ KRXVH WR WRXU WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG QRQSURÂżW ,QIR ]LPPHU HULFD# gym,  and  hear  small-­group  presenta-­ gmail.com  or  (802)  342-­2458.  tions  and  informal  discussions  about  Learn  more  about  All  Hands  Vol-­ WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG UHFUHDWLRQ IDFLOL-­ unteers  at  www.hands.org.  ties  proposal.  See  preliminary  concept  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living  with  Coyotesâ&#x20AC;?  presenta-­ plans  and  more  at  www.middlebury. tion  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Jan.  17,  JRYRIÂżFH FRP 3L]]D VOLFHV FRRNLHV 7-­8:30  p.m.,  New  Haven  Town  Hall.  and  beverages  available.  Sheep  farmer  and  coyote  expert  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Las  Marthasâ&#x20AC;?  screening  in  Mid-­ Chris  Shadler  will  talk  about  coyotes  dlebury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  15,  in  New  England.  Free.  Info:  453-­ 6:30-­8  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  Il-­ 3884.  sleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Community  Cinema/

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Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meet-­ ing  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Jan.  13,  7-­8  p.m.,  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Visitors  welcome.  Info:  388-­2898  or  L2Paquette@aol.com.  Architecture  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Mon-­ day,  Jan.  13,  7-­9  p.m.,  Johnson  Memorial  Build-­ ing,  Room  304.  Visiting  lecturer  Kyu  Sung  Woo,  founding  principal  of  Kyu  Sung  Woo  architects  in  Cambridge,  Mass.,  speaks.  Free.  Info:  www.mid-­ dlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  StoryMatters  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Monday, Â

Middlebury  music  scene THE  JOE  MOORE  Band,  with  front  man  Joe  Moore  on  sax  and  vocals,  will  play  a  wide  variety  of  American  rhythm  and  blues,  funk  and  jazz  at  Two  Brothers  Tavern  in  Middlebury  on  Friday,  Jan.  17,  starting  at  9  p.m.

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*UHHQ 0RXQWDLQ &OXE 1RUGLF VNL RXW-­ ing  in  Goshen.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  meet  on  the  Goshen-­Ripton  Road.  Easy.  Ski  on  a  rolling  trail  to  a  beautiful  view  of  Lake  Dunmore.  Meet  near  the  entrance  gate  to  Voter  Brook  Over-­ look  and  the  Moosalamoo  Campground.  Contact  leaders  Lois  and  Max  Kraus  for  meeting  time:  388-­ 6287  or  loiskraus10@gmail.com.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  Is  Not  a  Filmâ&#x20AC;?  screening  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  3-­5  p.m.,  Dana  Audito-­ rium.  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  se-­ curity.  In  Persian  with  English  subtitles.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  6RXS )HVW LQ +DQFRFN  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Hancock  Town  Hall.  Homemade  soups,  chowders  and  stews,  and  a  choice  of  sundaes.  Adults  $9,  children  10  and  under  $4.  :LQWHU ZDVVDLO LQ 6KRUHKDP Saturday,  Jan.  18,  5-­9  p.m.,  Champlain  Orchards.  The  ancient  cus-­ tom  of  wassail  refers  to  the  lively  tradition  of  visit-­ ing  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  activities,  sledding  DQG VQRZVKRHLQJ /DWHU D ERQÂżUH RQ WKH KLOO ZLWK warm  drinks  and  merriment.  Free.  Info:  897-­2777  or  www.champlainorchards.com.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  Is  Not  a  Filmâ&#x20AC;?  screening  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  Dana  Audito-­ rium.  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  se-­ curity.  In  Persian  with  English  subtitles.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168. Â

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$OO \RX FDQ HDW SDQFDNH EUHDNIDVW LQ 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  $6,  kids  un-­ der  12  $4.  Funds  raised  will  be  used  to  purchase  equipment  for  the  Addison  Volunteer  Fire  Depart-­ ment.  Info:  759-­2237.

Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  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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&KLOGUHQÂśV ERRN GULYH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Monday,  Jan.  20,  9:30  a.m.-­5:30  p.m.,  Vermont  Book  Shop.  Bonnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Book  Foundation  is  holding  a  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  Day  of  Service  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Book  Drive,  seeking  new  and  gently  used  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  books  (board  books  through  young  adult).  Bring  books  to  the  drive  or  buy  and  donate  new  ones.  Books  will  go  to  local  children.  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Jan.  20,  10:45  a.m.-­12:45  p.m.,  Cubbers  Restaurant.  CVAA  spon-­ sors  this  monthly  event  for  down-­home  cooking  and  friendly  service.  Menu  TBA.  Suggested  dona-­ tion  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Martin  Luther  King  tribute  at  Middlebury  College.  Monday,  Jan.  20,  7-­9  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Middle-­ bury  College  a  cappella  groups,  student  orators  and  dancers  from  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Move2Changerâ&#x20AC;?  winter  term  class  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;MLK  Oratorio:  A  Celebration  in  Song,  Speech  and  Dance.â&#x20AC;?  Free.  Info:  www.mid-­ dlebury.edu/arts  or  443-­3168. Â

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:RPHQ %XVLQHVV 2ZQHUV 1HWZRUN meeting  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  21,  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  Most  Out  of  Your  Network-­ ing  Opportunities.â&#x20AC;?  Cost  $8  for  members,  $10  for  guests.  RSVP  to  info@nourishyourpurpose.com  Info:  www.wbon.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great  Things  You  Can  Find  at  Your  Library!â&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Jan.  21,  11:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Ilsley  librarians,  at  the  annual  American  Association  of  University  Women  lunchtime  lecture,  will  talk  about  the  Ver-­ mont  Newspaper  Projects,  Community  Backpacks  for  Kids  and  other  exciting  resources  the  Ilsley  pro-­ vides.  Brown  bag  lunches  encouraged.  Info:  388-­ 4095. Â

Tai  Chi/Qi  Gong  for  seniors  in  Vergennes.  Tues-­ day,  Jan.  21,  11  a.m.-­noon,  Armory  Lane  Senior  Housing.  CVAA  presents  this  six-­week  class  for  se-­ niors,  led  by  Leilani  Wong  Navar  (no  class  Feb.  11).  7KHVH DUH WKHUDSHXWLF H[HUFLVHV FKRVHQ VSHFLÂżFDO-­ ly  for  seniors,  based  on  the  wisdom  of  traditional  Chinese  medicine.  Register  at  802-­870-­7182.  6HQLRU OXQFKHRQ DQG WDON LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Tuesday,  Jan.  21,  11  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  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  strawber-­ ries.  Also,  professor  and  author  Matthew  Dickerson  will  join  the  group  for  a  discussion  on  his  experi-­ ence  writing  a  novel  set  in  early  Medieval  Europe.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Tuesday,  Jan.  21,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Note  different  location.  Rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus,  pre-­ paring  for  spring  concerts  in  early  April.  Open  to  all  interested  singers  without  audition.  Info:  989-­7355. Â

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Genealogy  research  lesson  in  Mid-­ dlebury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  22,  10:30  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library  reference  room.  Learn  how  to  use  the  Ancestry  Library  Edi-­ tion  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  U.S.  Census).  Space  is  limited.  Register  at  the  circulation  desk  or  call  388-­4095.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Middlebury  in  the  1960sâ&#x20AC;?  panel  discussion  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Jan.  22,  7-­9  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  panel  discussion  featur-­ ing  three  former  students  and  one  faculty  mem-­ ber,  who  will  discuss  student  resistance  and  social  change  at  Middlebury  College  in  the  1960s. Â

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Social  entrepreneurship  symposium  opening  lecture  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Shabana  Basij-­Rasikh,  who  dressed  as  a  boy  to  attend  school  while  growing  up  in  Af-­ ghanistan,  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  sympo-­ sium  schedule  at  http://mcse.middlebury.edu/pro-­ grams/symposium.  Violin  and  piano  recital  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Cen-­ ter  for  the  Arts.  Violinist  Isabelle  Faust  and  pianist  Alexander  Melnikov  will  play  two  Beethoven  sona-­ tas,  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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FRIDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Fri-­ day,  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.  Reser-­ vations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  6RFLDO HQWUHSUHQHXUVKLS V\PSRVLXP NH\QRWH DG-­ dress  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Jan.  24,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  New  York  Times  col-­ umnist  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  potential  solutions  to  major  social  prob-­ lems.  Free.  See  full  symposium  schedule  at  http:// mcse.middlebury.edu/programs/symposium. Â

LIVEMUSIC $QGULF 6HYHUDQFH 4XDUWHW LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Thurs-­ day,  Jan.  9,  7-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  The  Bob  MacKenzie  Band  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  10,  6-­9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Gumbo  YaYa  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  10,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Ben  Carr  Music  Project  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  11,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  $ÂżQTXH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  Jan.  17,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  The  Joe  Moore  Band  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Jan.  17,  9-­11  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Mint  Julep  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main. Â

Hot  Neon  Magic  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Jan.  18,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  'DYLG %DLQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Thursday,  Jan.  23,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  5LFN 5HGLQJWRQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  Jan.  24,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  -RVKXD *ODVV WKH 3DUN 6ORSH 'DGV LQ 0LGGOH-­ bury.  Friday,  Jan.  24,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Broth-­ ers  Tavern. Â

ONGOINGEVENTS By  category:  Government  &  Politics,  Bingo,  Dance,  Music,  Arts  &  Education,  Health  &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  Library  Programs.

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.  Bris-­ tol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace.

Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Ser-­ vice  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  )RRG DYDLODEOH %HQH¿WV YHWHUDQV VFKRO-­ arships  and  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.

DANCE,  MUSIC,  ARTS  &  EDUCATION Bridge  club  in  Middlebury.  Thursdays,  6-­7:30  p.m.,  Ils-­ ley  Library.  Single  players  welcome.  Info:  462-­3373.

Chess  and  bridge  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  3:30-­ 5:30,  Ilsley  Library.  Casual  play  and  gentle  coaching  in  bridge  and  chess.  Chess  club  in  Brandon.  Saturdays,  12:30  p.m.,  Bran-­ don  Library.  All  ages  and  abilities  welcome.

Classical  string  ensemble  in  Middlebury.  Third  Friday,  Eastview  at  Middlebury.  Amateur  ensemble  looking  for  violinists.  Info:  388-­7351.

College  Session  for  Seniors  in  Middlebury.  Elderly  Services,  112  Exchange  St.  Classes  for  people  over  60  in  basic  computer,  opera,  politics,  history,  inter-­ national  law  and  more.  Call  388-­3983  or  e-­mail  col-­ lege@elderlyservices.org.

Computer  lab  open  hours  in  Bristol.  Monday-­Thurs-­ day,  3:30-­7  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  library.  Free  access  to  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electronic  resources,  courtesy  of  e-­Vermont  funding.  Conversational  Spanish  group  in  Middlebury.  Tues-­ day,  11  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Fluency  is  GHVLUDEOH EXW IXQFWLRQDOLW\ LV VXIÂżFLHQW &DOO OHDGHU David  Forman  for  info:  453-­2118.

Craft  workshop  in  Forest  Dale.  Tuesday,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  Living  Waters  Assembly  of  God  Church,  Route  53.  Free  workshop  for  knitting,  crocheting,  or  other  crafts.  Coffee  served.  Info:  247-­3637.

Drum  Collective.  Group  drumming.  Every  Monday,  10-­ 11  a.m.,  111  Maple  St.  in  the  Marble  Works  at  Huard  Studio.  Led  by  local  percussionist  Will  Smith.  Open  to  all.  Info:  www.drumcollective.org.

Drum  gathering  in  Bristol.  Last  Friday  of  the  Month,  6-­8  p.m.,  Recycled  Reading  of  Vermont.  Info:  453-­ 5982  or  www.recycledreadingofvt.com.

French  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  Second  Saturday  (deuxième  Samedi)  of  the  month,  1  p.m.,  location  varies.  Enjoy  casual  conversation;͞  all  levels  welcome.  Info:  slater@middlebury.edu.

Jam  session  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Second  and  fourth  Thursdays  of  each  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St.  Bring  your  own  instrument  or  borrow  one  of  ours.  To  reg-­ ister,  call  Robin  or  Jutta  at  388-­3910.

Journaling  for  Self-­Discovery  group  in  Lincoln.  Third  Thursday  of  every  month,  7  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Info:  453-­2665.

Knitting  and  Rug  Hooking  in  Brandon.  First  and  third  Wednesdays  of  each  month,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.  Bran-­ don  Library.  Project  sharing,  idea  gathering  and  tex-­ tile  camaraderie.

Knitting  group  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  1-­3  p.m.,  Bran-­ don  Senior  Center.  247-­3121.

Knitting  group  in  Vergennes.  Third  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­ 1  p.m.  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  Informal  assistance  provided.  Arabella  Holzapfel,  443-­5284  (weekdays),  877-­2172  (evenings)  or  araho@verizon.net.

Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus.  Mead  Cha-­ pel.  Open  to  all  singers  without  auditions.  Conduc-­ tor  Jeff  Rehbach,  443-­5811;͞  manager  Mary  Longey,  236-­7933.

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With his camera, Mark Paul reveals the secret life of birds By  ANDREW  NEMETHY STARKSBORO  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  It  all  started  with  a  mourning  dove.

Mark  Paul  was  camping  with  his  wife  Deb  at  Lake  Carmi  State  Park  when  a  birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  incessant  hooting  at  dawn  both  irritated  and  intrigued  KLP DQG KH VWUXFN RII WR ÂżQG RXW what  it  was.  That  was  more  than  two  decades  ago.  Since  then  you  could  say  things  KDYH Ă&#x20AC;RZQ LQ D QHZ GLUHFWLRQ IRU Paul,  an  affable  biology  and  envi-­ ronmental  science  teacher  at  Essex  High  School.  First  came  a  growing  interest  in  birds,  then  studies  in  orni-­ thology  and  summer  work  with  the  Vermont  Institute  of  Natural  Science  in  Woodstock,  and  eventually  a  de-­ VLUH WR WU\ WR FDSWXUH RQ ÂżOP VRPH RI the  remarkable  bird  activity  he  was  seeing.  Fast  forward  to  the  end  of  2013.  HIGH  SCHOOL  BIOLOGY  teacher  Mark  Paul,  seen  in  his  studio  in  Starksboro,  caught  a  passion  for  birding  Paul  has  now  shot,  edited,  narrated  more  than  two  decades  ago.  It  has  led  him  to  a  new  avocation  as  videographer,  and  a  remarkable  quest  to  and  produced  three  DVD  videos  of  ¿OP 1RUWK $PHULFDQ ELUGV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birds  of  North  America,â&#x20AC;?  with  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  makes  my  work  special  is  recalls.  After  all  that,  comes  hours  of  editing.  fourth  in  the  works  for  2014.  Along  It  was  bird  songs  that  drew  him  And  sometimes,  he  comes  up  empty.

I  show  people  things  they  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  the  way  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  extensively  upgraded  into  birding.  without  binoculars,â&#x20AC;?  he  says.  He  recalls  that  one  time  last  year  his  equipment,  honed  his  craft,  and  MARK  PAUL  HAS  produced  three  DVDs  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birds  of  North  America,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  it  has  a  lot  to  do  with  the  he  thought  he  had  found  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;morning  One  of  his  more  remarkable  recent  become  an  expert  in  bird  habits  and  and  a  fourth  is  on  the  way.  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  captured  video  of  some  160  birds  and  takes  is  of  a  bittern  he  spotted  as  he  sounds.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  a  musician  and  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  al-­ warbler  heaven.  â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? habitat.  As  for  his  birding  sideline,  his  goal  is  to  shoot  501  by  the  time  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  done.  was  driving  along  a  road  in  Chit-­ ways  attuned  to  sounds,â&#x20AC;?  he  says,  cit-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  sure  I  was  going  to  come  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  transformed  from  an  enjoyable  LQJ DV DQ H[DPSOH WKH HWKHUHDO Ă&#x20AC;XWH tenden  County  in  spring.  He  hit  the  away  with  great  footage,â&#x20AC;?  he  says.  He  passion  to  what  you  might  call  an  that  comes  with  downloading  his  His  close-­up  bird  videos  (www. brakes,  jumped  from  the  car,  set  up  like  song  of  the  wood  thrush.

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a  bargain.  I  bought  a  good  quality  thin  wool  base  layer  shirt  in  November  of  2009  for  about  $90.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  my  second  skin  for  four  full  winters  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  5  months  each,  30  days  each  month  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  600  days  of  wear  so  far,  for  a  cost  of  15  cents  per  day.  What  else  can  you  do  for  15  cents  a  day  that  could  turn  your  attitude  from  miserable  to Â

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Once  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  insulated  your  walls,  pay  special  attention  to  the  attic  (where  warm  air  departs)  and  the  basement  (where  cold  air  enters).  Invest  in  a  pair  of  boots  that  actually  keeps  your  feet  warm,  and  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  leave  the  house  without Â

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I  know  a  lot  of  smart  and  active  people  who  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  it  this  way,  though.  For  these  folks  winter  is  pure  misery  and  being  outside  in  cold  weather  has  no  appeal  whatso-­ ever.  I  say  maybe  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  a  case  of  bad  weather,  just  bad  clothes.  And  the  cure  for  bad  clothes  in  winter  is  easy:  Weatherize  your  body  like  you  would  weatherize  your  house.  Buy  quality  materials  and  consider  it  an  investment.

First,  get  yourself  some  good  insulation  for  the  walls  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  thin  wool  long  johns.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Base  layerâ&#x20AC;?  they  call  it  in  the  outdoor  gear  catalogs.  This  will  be  your  most  important  winter  garment.  Do  you  remember  the  tales  about  Vermont  mountain  men  who  put  on  their  long  johns  in  November  and  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  take  them  off  until  April?  Well,  those  guys  were  onto  something!  (Washing  every  now  and  then  is  highly  recom-­ mended,  however.)

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He  claimed  that  Valley  Vista  has  three  times  increased  the  agreed-­up-­ on  sales  price  because  Laberge  told  them  he  could  not  sell  the  property  and  still  have  cash  left  over  to  pay  liens  against  it,  the  sales  commission  and  his  capital  gains  tax.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  tells  us  he  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  afford  to  close  at  this  number,â&#x20AC;?  DiStefano  said.

The  most  recent  offer,  DiStefano  said,  the  most  generous  of  all,  was  for  the  appraised  value  of  the  building,  would  cover  all  of  Labergeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  costs,  DQG ZDV ÂżQDO â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  did  tell  him  it  was  our  best  of-­ fer,â&#x20AC;?  DiStefano  said.

The  former  Briarwood  Manor  nursing  home  has  sat  vacant  since  June  2010  when,  doing  business  as  the  Alden  Place  Residential  Care  Home  LLC,  the  Vermont  Department  of  Disabilities,  Aging  and  Indepen-­ dent  Living  revoked  its  license  for  23  alleged  violations  of  state  code.  Laberge  afterward  listed  the  9,146-­square-­foot  building  with  Bur-­ OLQJWRQ ÂżUP 5HGVWRQH DW PLOOLRQ Valley  Vista  hopes  to  operate  the  center  as  the  Helping  Others  Pursue  Empowerment  (HOPE)  program.  In  an  earlier  interview  with  the  In-­ dependent,  DiStefano  cited  a  2005  National  Mental  Health  Association  study  indicating  that  one  out  of  200  girls  between  the  ages  of  13  and  19  regularly  practices  â&#x20AC;&#x153;self-­injurious  behaviors,â&#x20AC;?  and  Vermont  and  Addi-­ son  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  issues  with  heroin  and  addictive  painkillers  has  been  well  documented.

Laberge  said  he  is  ready  to  move  on  from  Valley  Vistaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  plan  and  has  listed  the  property  with  Lang  0F/DXJKU\ 6SHUD IRU PLOOLRQ He  believes  it  might  make  an  excel-­ lent  hospice  center,  such  as  the  Ver-­ mont  Respite  House  in  Williston.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  try  to  make  it  into  a  place  like  the  place  in  Williston,â&#x20AC;?  Laberge  said.

DiStefano  said  he  has  other  ideas:  Valley  Vista,  like  Laberge,  has  con-­ sulted  with  an  attorney.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  very  hopeful,  even  after  a  prolonged  legal  battle,  to  eventually  be  in  Vergennes,â&#x20AC;?  DiStefano  said.  Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Laberge  cites  those  issues.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  started  asking  for  exten-­ sions  (of  the  closing  date),  and  then  they  stopped  paying  the  expenses,â&#x20AC;?  Laberge  said.

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By  ANDY  KIRKALDY BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  First  and  foremost,  Bristol  resident  John  Shepard,  a  for-­ mer  U.S.  Marine  with  terminal  can-­ cer,  and  his  girlfriend  Hillary  Pro-­ voncha  are  grateful  for  the  support  their  acquaintances  have  shown  by  GRQDWLQJ DERXW WR D ZHEVLWH set  up  to  fund  Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attempt  to  take  him  on  a  trip  to  North  Carolina  or  buy  him  a  boat  so  they  PD\ JR ÂżVKLQJ WRJHWKHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving  to  him  is  such  a  great  thing,  to  want  to  see  him  happy  when  he  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  much  longer.  It  means  so  much  that  they  think  of  him  like  that,  you  know?â&#x20AC;?  Provon-­ cha  said  in  an  interview  this  week.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  see  all  your  friends  all  the  time,  but  to  see  them  lined  up  on  the  computer,  caring  like  they  are,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  wonderful.  Just  thank  you  so  much  to  everybody  who  was  thinking  of  him  and  donated  so  much  wanting  him  to  be  happy  for  the  rest  of  his  days.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  touching.â&#x20AC;?

But  they  are  not  sure  that  those  who  donate  are  aware  that  Shepard  H[SHFWV KH ZLOO QHYHU EHQHÂżW IURP the  website,  and  they  said  the  wom-­ an  who  has  done  the  posting  on  it  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ex-­wife,  Marion  Martin  of  Mineville,  N.Y.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  does  not  enjoy  the  friendly  relationship  with  Shepa-­ rd  that  she  represented  to  the  person  who  helped  set  up  the  website  and  to  the  Addison  Independent  for  a  Dec.  19  article. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  fact  is  they  are  not  friends  whatsoever,â&#x20AC;?  Provoncha  said  in  a  joint  interview  on  Tuesday  with  Shepard,  adding,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  expect  DQ\ RI WKH EHQHÂżWV ´ Shepard,  49,  whose  cancer  is  most  likely  the  result  of  contaminated  water  during  his  three-­year  stint  at  North  Carolina  Marine  base  Camp  /HMHXQH LQ WKH PLG V VDLG 0DU-­ tin  herself  made  it  clear  he  would  not  share  in  the  proceeds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She  said  no,â&#x20AC;?  Shepard  said.  The  website  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  www.gofundme. com/John-­Shepard  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  describes  Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  13-­year-­old  daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  desire  to  go  on  a  trip  to  North  Caro-­ lina  with  him,  or,  if  his  health  does  not  permit  that,  to  buy  a  boat  so  WKDW WKH\ PD\ ÂżVK WRJHWKHU 0DUWLQ and  her  daughter  were  also  selling  Christmas  wreaths  for  that  purpose, Â

Martin  said.  esophagus,  as  many  Camp  Lejeune  On  a  post  on  the  website  labeled  victims  have  contracted,  but  rather  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;eight  days  agoâ&#x20AC;?  as  of  Wednesday,  rarer  cancer  of  a  salivary  gland  in  his  Martin  defended  her  intentions: face  that  quickly  spread  to  his  brain.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  only  concern  is  if  you  do-­ Radiation  treatments  supplement-­ nated  thinking  the  funds  were  going  ed  by  chemotherapy  and  the  several  to  John  and  his  living  situation  then  surgeries,  which  have  left  Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  why  did  you  donate?  â&#x20AC;Ś  It  clearly  face  partially  paralyzed,  failed  to  stated  in  the  postings  it  was  to  be  KDOW WKH FDQFHU ZKLFK ZDV ÂżUVW GLDJ-­ used  for  a  trip  to  NC  or  a  back  up  nosed  in  April  2012.  plan  of  a  boat.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  very  rare,  and  the  cells  take  That  post  references  an  accusa-­ over,  and  that  is  what  has  happened,â&#x20AC;?  tion  that,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone  called  the  police  said  Provoncha,  who  also  credits  and  said  she  (Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  daughter)  6HQ %HUQLH 6DQGHUVÂś RIÂżFH IRU KHOS-­ scammed  this  whole  thing  up.â&#x20AC;?  ing  expedite  his  care.  A  Wednesday  post  this  week  Shepard  is  one  of  the  thousands  of  asks  donors  to  email  her  with  their  Marines  and  their  family  members  reasons  for  donating  because,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Re-­ ZKR XQWLO GUDQN DQG EDWKHG LQ cently  I  had  to  hire  Natasha  a  lawyer  polluted  water  at  Camp  Lejeune  for  because  a  donor  on  here  thought  that  decades.  Shepard  said  he  also  served  the  funds  were  going  as  a  lifeguard  at  the  direct  to  her  father  John  base,  increasing  his  ex-­ Shepard  â&#x20AC;Ś  Natasha  Shepard is one posure.   spoke  with  her  father  of the thousands In  July  2012  Presi-­ Christmas  Eve  and  in-­ of Marines and dent  Obama  signed  formed  him  she  would  their family into  law  the  Janey  En-­ bye  the  boat  due  to  his  members who sminger  Act,  in  honor  failing  health  issues. of  former  Marine  Jerry  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  also  have  until 1987 drank Ensminger  and  his  been  accusations  that  and bathed in daughter,  Janey,  who  the  funds  were  mis-­ polluted water died  of  cancer  at  age  9.  used.  Natasha  bought  a  at Camp Lejeune It  authorized  medi-­ boat  in  New  Hampshire  for decades. cal  care  to  military  and  and  due  to  the  weather  family  members  who  issues  it  was  cancelled  lived  at  Camp  Lejeune  getting  it  till  this  weekend.  The  sight  EHWZHHQ DQG DQG GHYHO-­ (sic)  clearly  states  that  any  left  over  oped  conditions  linked  to  the  wa-­ it  would  go  to  Natasha  for  what  she  ter  contamination,  including  by  the  wished.  She  took  remaining  amount  chemical  benzene.  The  law  applies  and  bought  her  father  clothes.â&#x20AC;?

WR XS WR SHRSOH ZLWK VSH-­ Later  on  Wednesday,  Shepard  stat-­ FLÂżF DLOPHQWV EHOLHYHG WR EH OLQNHG ed  he  and  his  daughter  did  not  have  to  the  pollution. that  conversation,  and  Provoncha  8QWLO WKH ODZ ZDV VLJQHG RIÂżFLDOV said  he  received  one  shirt  as  a  Christ-­ for  years  denied  the  link  between  the  mas  present. ailments  and  the  Camp  Lejeune  con-­ Provoncha  and  Shepard  also  cor-­ tamination.  rected  items  on  his  medical  history  â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  you  read  about  it  in  the  as  represented  by  Martin  on  the  site  papers,  there  are  very  rare  cancers  and  to  the  Independent. that  are  developing  from  this  (expo-­ They  said  he  has  had  seven  sur-­ sure),â&#x20AC;?  Provoncha  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  aw-­ geries,  not  12;Íž  has  had  to  make  just  ful  thing.â&#x20AC;? one  trip  to  Boston,  not  several;Íž  and  Still,  given  the  trauma  and  the  has  had  almost  all  of  his  treatment  at  short  time  doctors  are  giving  Shepa-­ Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  in  Burl-­ rd  to  live,  they  remain  grateful  that  ington.  people  were  thoughtful  enough  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  were  a  wonderful  team  of  donate.  doctors  who  did  everything  they  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  care  deeply  about  seeing  could,â&#x20AC;?  Provoncha  said.  him  happy,â&#x20AC;?  Provoncha  said.

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J-­Term  (Continued  from  Page  1A) the  winter  term  is  often  called,  early  this  week  Robinson  was  looking  for-­ ward  to  a  course  called  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journeys  to  WKH (GJH 0RXQWDLQ ([SORUDWLRQ DQG Adventure,â&#x20AC;?  taught  by  the  dean  of  At-­ water  Commons,  Scott  Barnicle.  In  it  she  will  study  the  history  of  mountain  exploration  by  means  of  literature,  ¿OPV QDUUDWLYH DQG SUHVHQWDWLRQV Like  everyone  admitted  to  this  elite  college,  Robinson  is  a  serious  student.  But  J-­term  allows  her  to  learn  in  a  way  and  at  a  pace  that  is  somewhat  differ-­ ent  than  the  rest  of  the  year.  ³, KDYH TXLWH D ELW RI IUHH WLPH EXW thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  kind  of  the  whole  point  of  J-­ term,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV RQH PRQWK :LQ-­ ter  Term  program  started  back  in  the  1960s.  And  students  take  a  minimum  of  two  and  a  maximum  of  four  J-­term  FRXUVHV DV D JUDGXDWLRQ UHTXLUHPHQW 0RVW RI WKH FODVVHV DUH FDSSHG DW students.  The  team-­taught  courses  are  capped  at  38  and  some  of  the  writing-­ intensive  courses  are  capped  at  12.  Students  who  are  taking  a  language  during  the  regular  academic  year  are  UHTXLUHG WR FRQWLQXH ZLWK WKDW ODQ-­ guage  during  J-­term.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  important  aspect  of  learn-­ ing  a  language,  so  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  spend  too  much  time  away  from  it,â&#x20AC;?  said  Bob  Cluss,  dean  of  curriculum  and  director  of  the  sciences.  9,6,7,1* )$&8/7< Not  only  are  these  courses  a  little Â

different  than  ones  offered  during  the  rest  of  the  year,  the  faces  at  the  front  of  the  classroom  (when  there  is  a  class-­ room)  can  be  different.  Classes  are  of-­ ten  taught  by  visiting  winter-­term  in-­ structors.  Cluss  said  the  visitor-­taught  FRXUVHV DUH RIWHQ ÂłTXLWH SRSXODU´ among  the  students.  7KHVH LQVWUXFWRUV FRPH WR 0LG-­ dlebury  with  a  slew  of  talents  and  achievements  tucked  away  in  their  back  pocket.  For  example,  Tammy  E.  Newmark,  who  is  teaching  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Impact  In-­ YHVWLQJ IRU D 6XVWDLQDEOH 3ODQHW ´ LV WKH president  and  CEO  of  EcoEnterprises  Fund,  a  fund  for  sustainable  endeavors  LQ GHYHORSLQJ PDUNHWV 0LGGOHEXU\ College  also  has  authors,  documentary  creators,  performance  artists  and  mu-­ seum  curators  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  name  only  a  few  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  teaching  this  month.  The  college  works  to  bring  in  new  ideas  and  diver-­ sity  to  the  classroom  and  their  efforts  stretch  far  beyond  as  a  result.  Another  visiting  professor  is  Dan-­ iel  Houghton,  who  is  teaching  a  cin-­ ematography  course  this  term.  A  2006  0LGGOHEXU\ JUDGXDWH KLPVHOI KH OLNHV that  a  J-­term  class  allows  him  and  the  students  to  engage  in  hands-­on  activi-­ ties  and  lets  the  students  really  dig  into  WKH VXEMHFW Houghton  said  he  thinks  that  once  people  have  grown  up,  they  kind  of  forget  how  to  play.  His  course  aims  to  reteach  students  the  mindset  of  play-­ ing,  in  a  way,  and  make  the  idea  of  KDQGOLQJ QHZ HTXLSPHQW OHVV VFDU\

*DU\ 0DUJROLV WDXJKW LQ WKH (QJOLVK department  and  was  the  executive  di-­ rector  and  a  psychologist  in  the  Center  for  Counseling  and  Human  Relations  DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH IRU \HDUV Although  he  has  recently  retired,  he  LV VWLOO WHDFKLQJ WKH Âł:ULWLQJ 3RHPV 7KLV 0RQWK )RU D /LIHWLPH´ ZLQWHU term  course  simply  because  he  really  HQMR\V FRQQHFWLQJ ZLWK VWXGHQWV 0DU-­ golis  started  writing  when  he  was  16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  it  was  a  way  to  express  things  of  meaning,  curiosity  and  ne-­ cessity  in  my  life,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  His  preferred  style  of  writing  is  contained  within  poetry,  and  for  the  students  entering  the  course,  his  ad-­ vice  is  that  they  should  create  a  trust-­ ing  atmosphere  in  which  they  feel  comfortable  sharing  ideas  and  their  own  pieces  and  also  â&#x20AC;&#x153;to  allow  them-­ selves  to  be  surprised,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  Even  though  this  course  is  listed  as  a  lec-­ WXUH LQ WKH FDWDORJ 0DUJROLV VDLG KLV students  will  do  a  lot  of  reading  and  writing.  He  hopes  students  will  gain  a  cu-­ riosity  and  enthusiasm  for  engaging  their  creative  processes  and  that  they  will  have  a  deeper  understanding  of  contemporary  poems.  He  also  wants  the  students  to  know  how  a  poem  comes  to  be.  The  class  itself  will  be  very  interactive  and  will  rely  on  how  engaged  the  students  are  and  how  will-­ ing  they  are  to  speak  up.  The  phenomenon  of  a  January  term  LV QRW OLPLWHG WR 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH

According  to  the  College  Xpress  web-­ VLWH 8 6 FROOHJHV RIIHU D - WHUP When  deciding  to  put  a  winter  term  into  the  school  year,  the  pros  much  outweigh  the  cons.  The  goals  of  most  are  to  prepare  students  for  real-­world  MREV RU IRU JUDGXDWH VFKRRO E\ JLYLQJ them  a  broader  range  of  experiences.  While  giving  students  an  intense  study  experience,  a  J-­term  class  also  pro-­ vides  a  chance  for  them  to  determine  if  WKH\ OLNH ZKDW WKH\ DUH PDMRULQJ LQ RU it  gives  them  a  gateway  to  other  inter-­ ests  they  might  not  have  known  they  had.  &RUQZDOO UHVLGHQW 3HWHU /LQGKROP ZKR JUDGXDWHG IURP 0LGGOHEXU\ 8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO ODVW -XQH ZLOO EH-­ JLQ KLV 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH FDUHHU LQ February  so  he  is  not  taking  part  in  the  tradition  of  J-­term  this  year.  But  0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV ZLQWHU WHUP DQG WKH GL-­ versity  of  the  classes  is  one  thing  that  drew  him  to  the  school.  He  is  looking  forward  to  participating  in  it  his  soph-­ omore  year.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  really  helps  you  learn  a  lot  about  D VXEMHFW LQ D VKRUW WLPH EHFDXVH RI the  intense  study,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  when  asked  about  what  he  has  heard  about  the  pro-­ gram.  5RELQVRQ DOVR D 08+6 JUDG LV H[-­ cited  to  experience  winter  term  again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  grew  up  following  my  mom  around  and  a  lot  of  her  classes  are  taught  over  J-­term  so  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  in  love  with  the  idea  since  middle  school,â&#x20AC;?  she  said. Â

0LGGOHEXU\ RI¿FHV (Continued  from  Page  1A) RI FRQVWUXFWLQJ WKH QHZ WRZQ RI¿FH and  gym  at  $6.5  million,  which,  after  subtracting  the  $4.5  million  from  the  college,  would  leave  the  cost  to  the  town  at  $2  million.  7KDW SURMHFW ZRXOG UHVXOW LQ DQ DG-­ ditional  2  cents  on  the  municipal  prop-­ erty  tax  rate.  For  a  $200,000  home  the  result  would  be  an  increased  tax  bill  of  $40  a  year  over  the  course  of  a  20-­year-­bond.

His  numbers  put  the  cost  of  do-­ ing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;basicâ&#x20AC;?  renovations  on  site  (what  Huston  called  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;gut  renovationâ&#x20AC;?)  at  $6  million.  Without  money  from  the  college  this  would  result  in  a  6-­cent  increase  in  the  tax  rate,  or  $120  a  year  in  higher  taxes  for  the  hypothetical  homeowner.

A  third  estimate  looked  at  the  cost  of  rehabbing  the  current  gym  but  demol-­ LVKLQJ WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG EXLOGLQJ D new  structure  on  site  similar  to  what  is  SURSRVHG IRU 0DLQ +H SXW WKH SULFH tag  for  that  at  $6.4  million,  resulting  in  a  6.5-­cent  bump  in  the  tax  rate  and  a  $130  higher  tax  bill  for  the  owner  of  a  $200,000  home.  Both  estimates  for  rebuilding  on  site  LQFOXGH WKH FRVW RI UHQWLQJ RIÂżFHV GXU-­ ing  construction.  Committee  member  Lucy  Schumer  pointed  out  that  the  supposed  cost  of  the  new  facilities  only  looked  at  im-­ pact  on  the  municipal  tax  rate,  but  it  did  not  include  the  impact  of  adding  on  locker  rooms  to  the  gym.  7KH 8' VFKRRO GLVWULFW RZQV WKH site  off  Creek  Road,  and  school  board  members  have  expressed  an  interest  in  adding  the  locker  rooms  if  the  gym  is  EXLOW WKHUH 0LGGOHEXU\ LV RQH RI VHYHQ WRZQV LQ WKH 8' GLVWULFW DQG DV VXFK 0LGGOHEXU\ WD[SD\HUV ZRXOG SD\ D portion  of  adding  the  locker  rooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  much,  but  it  will  be  an  expense,â&#x20AC;?  Schumer  said. +XVWRQ VDLG KH FRXOG ÂżJXUH WKDW FRVW DQG DGG LW LQWR KLV SURMHFW HVWLPDWHV Committee  member  Anne  Webster  asked  why  the  gut  renovation  estimate Â

had  gone  up  from  the  $5.8  million  es-­ timate  he  gave  at  a  Dec.  17  meeting.  Huston  explained  that  Bread  Loaf  added  in  additional  contingency  costs  because  of  unknowns  when  it  comes  to  dealing  with  the  lower  level  of  the  \HDU ROG 0XQLFLSDO %XLOGLQJ DQG the  New  Deal-­era  gym. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  would  never  be  able  to  reno-­ vate  this  building  with  all  the  space  below,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  lightless,  has  low  ceilings  â&#x20AC;Ś  it  is  very  undesirable  VSDFH ÂŤ 3HRSOH QHHG WR XQGHUVWDQG that  some  of  this  building  will  go  un-­ touched.â&#x20AC;?

Dealing  with  moisture  around  the  foundation  could  add  more  costs,  too,  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever  you  renovate  a  building  of  this  age,  especially  one  ZLWK D ÂżUH WKH FRVW LV DQ\RQHÂśV JXHVV ´ Huston  said.

Selectman  Gary  Baker,  who  is  on  the  committee,  pointed  out  that  the  historic  nature  of  the  buildings  adds  complexity,  and  possibly  cost,  to  reno-­ vations.

Since  there  is  no  formal  design  for  WKH UHQRYDWHG 0XQLFLSDO EXLOGLQJ Huston  could  not  say  if  it  would  in-­ clude  space  for  a  senior  center  or  teen  center  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  those  exist  in  the  current  structure.  He  would  only  say  that  the  cost  estimate  is  comparable  with  what  LV SODQQHG IRU D QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOG-­ LQJ DW 0DLQ ZKLFK GRHVQÂśW FXUUHQW-­ ly  include  either.

0LGGOHEXU\ UHVLGHQW 9LFWRULD Dewind  asked  Huston  to  break  out  the  FRVW RI UHKDEELQJ WKH WRZQ RI¿FHV DQG the  town  gym,  so  she  could  compare  them  to  the  proposed  new  buildings.  The  estimate  for  the  gym  is  $2.7  mil-­ OLRQ DQG IRU WKH WRZQ RI¿FH LV PLO-­ lion,  he  said.

Dewind  pointed  out  that  earlier  cost  estimates  had  come  in  $70,000  over  the  target  selectmen  had  set,  and  she  wondered  if  important  components  of  the  design  that  residents  will  be  voting  on  could  be  scrapped  when  it  comes  time  for  construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  voters  know  what  they Â

are  voting  on,â&#x20AC;?  she  asked.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  if  the  HQHUJ\ HIÂżFLHQF\ XSJUDGHV JR RXW the  window?â&#x20AC;? &RPPLWWHH &KDLU 1DQF\ 0DOFROP said  that  tradeoffs  had  to  be  made  after  a  bond  passed  for  construction  at  the  high  school  and  middle  school,  when  engineering  showed  that  the  conceptu-­ al  designs  could  not  be  met  at  the  cost  approved  by  voters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  is  a  procedure  to  vote  on  ZKDW \RX NQRZ DQG PDNH DGMXVWPHQWV RQFH WKH ÂżQDO HQJLQHHULQJ LV FRPSOHW-­ ed),â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  renovations  could  be  $8  million,  not  $6  million.â&#x20AC;?

Huston  said  there  was  some  scaling  EDFN ZLWK WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ ¿UH VWDWLRQ after  the  bond  passed,  as  well. *(77,1* 287 7+( ,1)2 The  committee  on  Tuesday  also  set  out  their  plans  for  informing  the  pub-­ lic  over  the  nearly  two  months  that  UHPDLQ EHIRUH 7RZQ 0HHWLQJ 'D\ $ mailer  will  be  sent  to  all  residents  with  factual  information  aimed  to  land  two  WR WKUHH ZHHNV EHIRUH 0DUFK ERQG balloting.

They  also  discussed  a  Jan.  15  open  house  to  which  the  public  is  invited  to  come  and  take  informal  walks  through  the  municipal  building  and  the  town  gym  or  take  a  tour  through  the  facili-­ ties  led  by  committee  members.  Bread  Loaf  will  set  up  images  it  has  created  to  show  both  what  a  refurbished  mu-­ QLFLSDO EXLOGLQJ DQG D QHZ WRZQ RI¿FH building  could  look  like.

The  5:30-­7:30  p.m.  event  will  also  IHDWXUH SL]]D DQG FRRNLHV DQG DFWLYL-­ ties  for  kids  (supervised  by  the  Ilsley  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  librarian)  to  watch  while  parents  are  looking  at  the  facility  and  speaking  with  committee  members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  a  chance  to  have  one-­on-­ one  conversations  in  a  way  that  is  less  intimidating  for  some  people  than  FRPLQJ WR D PHHWLQJ DQG DVNLQJ TXHV-­ WLRQV LQ IURQW RI DQ DXGLHQFH ´ 0DO-­ colm  said.

7KH FRPPLWWHH SODQV WR VXPPDUL]H WKH TXHVWLRQV WKH\ ÂżHOG DW WKH HYHQW and  provide  those  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  with  answers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â

to  residents,  possibly  on  the  website  or  through  an  email.  A  more  convention-­ al  information  meeting  was  tentatively  set  for  Feb.  12.

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meeting  did  not  include  Ruth  Hardy,  chair  of  the  ID-­4  school  board.  She  had  been  on  the  steering  committee,  but  resigned  late  last  week.  She  represented  ID-­4,  which  owns  the  land  where  a  new  town  gym  originally  KDG EHHQ SURSRVHG %XW VLQFH WKH 0LG-­ dlebury  selectboard  voted  last  month  to  favor  the  Creek  Road  site  for  the  gym,  Hardy  said  she  was  not  needed  on  the  committee.  (See  Ruth  Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  letter  of  resignation  online  at  addi-­ sonindependent.com.)

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  almost  an  insurance  program.â&#x20AC;?

0HQHQGH] VDLG WKH ODQG DW WKDW OR-­ cation  is  particularly  susceptible  to  Ă&#x20AC;RRGLQJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water  comes  down  the  slopes  of  WKH *UHHQ 0RXQWDLQV YHU\ TXLFNO\ and  hits  the  agricultural  soils  of  $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ WKDW DUH Ă&#x20AC;DWWHU ´ 0HQHQGH] VDLG Âł%HFDXVH RI WKH steep  gradient  change,  the  New  Ha-­ ven  River  is  most  powerful  there.â&#x20AC;?

By  putting  vegetation  along  the  riverbanks,  the  conservancy  will  VORZ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RZ RI WKH ULYHU VWUHQJWK-­ en  the  riverbanks  and  lessen  the  amount  of  sediment  that  is  washed  downstream.  Without  these  buf-­ fers,  farmers  lose  part  of  their  land  WR HURVLRQ ZLWK HYHU\ Ă&#x20AC;RRG 7URSLFDO Storm  Irene,  for  example,  drastically  changed  the  course  of  the  river. Âł%\ FRQVHUYLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRG SODLQ DQG planting  vegetation,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  taking  the  long-­term  view  of  helping  the  river,  DQG WKH ZDWHU TXDOLW\ LQ DQG DURXQG the  river  is  going  to  get  better,â&#x20AC;?  0HQHQGH] VDLG

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