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ADDISON COUNTY
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9RWHUV WR KDYH ÂżQDO VD\ RQ 0DUFK By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  The  Vermont  Agency  of  Education  (AOE)  last  week  gave  its  seal  of  approval  to  governance  consolidation  plans  for  three  school  districts  —  including  one  in  the  Middlebury  area  and  one  in  the  Brandon  area.  The  Dec.  15  decision  paves  the Â
way  for  residents  in  the  seven  com- munities  the  Addison  Central  Super- visory  Union  to  decide  on  March  1  whether  their  schools  should  be  gov- erned  by  a  single  board  and  funded  through  a  single  budget.  People  who  live  in  the  eight-Âtown  Rutland  Northeast  Supervisory  Union  will  vote  on  their  consolida-Â
tion  proposal  on  Jan.  19.  The  third  district  that  got  the  OK  was  Rutland  Southeast. “I  was  very  pleased  with  the  sup- port  we  received  from  the  AOE,â€?  said  Ruth  Hardy,  chairwoman  of  the  ID-Â4  school  board  in  Middle- bury  and  leader  of  the  ACSU  Char- ter  Committee.  “It  was  a  unanimous  vote.  We  received  some  very  posi- (See  ACSU,  Page  38)
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No snow! Winter-oriented business suffering Warm temps affect ski areas, local inns By  EVAN  JOHNSON  ADDISON  COUNTY  —  A  year  ago  at  this  time,  Vermonters  could  look  out  their  windows  at  hillsides  blanketed  in  a  foot  of  snow  in  some  places.  This  year,  that  same  view Â
yields  mostly  brown  ground,  trees  GHYRLG RI OHDYHV DQG QRW D VQRZĂ€DNH to  be  found.  In  past  weeks,  tempera- tures  have  risen  as  high  as  into  the  40s  and  50s. That  mild  weather  has  perturbed  outdoor  sports  enthusiasts  and  busi- ness  owners  in  many  areas  of  Ver- mont  that  attract  wintertime  tourism,  pushing  back  opening  dates  at  some Â
ski  areas  and  limiting  offerings  at  the  ski  areas  able  to  open  a  small  amount  of  terrain.  Lodgings  close  to  the  mountains  are  feeling  the  affects,  too.  In  Hancock,  dirt  and  grass  still  covered  the  slopes  of  the  Middle- bury  College  Snow  Bowl  on  Friday  morning.  Snowmakers  began  blow- ing  some  of  the  white  stuff  on  the Â
front  side  of  the  mountain  on  Fri- day  night  and  continued  through  the  weekend.  The  small  ski  area  plans  to  open  a  portion  of  its  17  trails  in  the  week  after  Christmas. “We  have  plenty  of  capacity,  it’s  just  a  matter  of  temperatures,�  said  Brett  Rubright,  the  Snow  Bowl’s  snow  school  director. (See  Snow,  Page  18)
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SunCommon  withdraws  planned  Cornwall  solar By  JOHN  FLOWERS area.  Cornwall  selectboard  members  CORNWALL  —  SunCommon  voiced  concerns  that  the  proposed  has  decided  to  withdraw  its  appli- solar  array  would  skirt  local  review  cation  for  a  proposed  solar  array  through  the  state’s  Section  248  pro- off  West  Street  in  Cornwall,  citing  cess.  They  held  a  special  town  meet- setback  issues  and  a  state-Âmandated  ing  in  August  to  allow  people  to  archaeological  review  discuss  the  West  Street  of  the  project  site. project  and  weigh  in  It  was  early  this  “It would seem on  the  broader  topic  past  summer  that  to make sense of  how  the  community  SunCommon  con- to our board that should  entertain  future  ¿UPHG LW ZRXOG VHHN this should have solar  proposals. D FHUWLÂżFDWH RI SXEOLF In  September,  the  se- good  through  the  Ver- been addressed lectboard  drafted  a  so- mont  Public  Service  up-front, rather lar  siting  bylaw  to  give  Board  to  establish  a  then just trying Cornwall  some  control  150kW  solar  array  on  to push it over  future  solar  ar- a  portion  of  the  Ste- through.â€? rays  pitched  in  town.  phen  Payne  property  — Cornwall The  state  Legislature  at  2838  West  St.  The  Selectman recently  passed  Act  56,  project  would  have  Ben Wood which  gives  communi- featured  660  solar  ties  permission  to  adopt  panels  serving  around  interim  bylaws  pre- 30  families  through  the  company’s  scribing  local  standards  for  setbacks  “Community  Solarâ€?  program. and  screening  for  ground-Âmounted  The  proposal  drew  some  criticism  solar  proposals. from  neighbors  and  other  Cornwall  While  Cornwall  has  laid  ground- residents  who  feared  the  solar  array  work  to  give  it  a  voice  in  evaluat- would  mar  views  in  the  West  Street  ing  future  solar  array  proposals,  the Â
project  pitched  off  West  Street  will  ment  on  SunCommon’s  decision.  not  be  one  of  them. It  was  Payne  who  approached  Sun- R.J.  Adler,  coordinator  of  Sun- Common  this  past  spring  about  the  Common’s  Addison  prospect  of  hosting  a  County  projects,  at- solar  array  on  roughly  tributed  the  com- “Just as one  acre  of  his  property  pany’s  withdrawal  of  generations located  in  Cornwall’s  the  Cornwall  plan  to  before us low-Âdensity  residential/ “competing  setbacks  adapted to rural agricultural  zone. sought  by  the  town  HOHFWULĂ€FDWLRQ “Community  solar  and  the  abutting  land- sites  are  not  easy  to  and the owner,  and  the  require- ¿QG ´ 'XDQH 3HWHUVRQ ment  from  the  Vermont  required, visible president  and  co-Âfound- Department  of  Historic  infrastructure er  of  SunCommon,  said  Preservation  to  com- that came with through  a  press  release  plete  expensive  histori- it, so too will we on  the  West  Street  solar  cal  reviews.â€? HYHQWXDOO\ Ă€QG proposal.  “In  the  past  Ultimately,  the  de- year,  over  300  Vermont  cision  was  primarily  a  our clean energy landowners  have  asked  ¿QDQFLDO RQH IRU 6XQ- infrastructure to  host  Community  commonplace.â€? Common. Solar  Arrays  on  their  “We  can’t  spend  an  — R.J. Adler, property.  Of  those  300- unlimited  amount  of  SunCommon plus  sites,  only  100  ap- time  and  money  on  a  pear  viable  at  the  outset  project  and  still  keep  with  just  30  able  to  be  memberships  in  the  community  ar- built.â€? ray  affordable  for  Vermonters,â€?  Ben  Wood,  chairman  of  the  Corn- Adler  said. wall  selectboard,  believes  SunCom- Stephen  Payne  declined  to  com- mon  would  have  been  better  served Â
discussing  screening  and  siting  is- sues  with  the  town  earlier  its  plan- ning  process. “It  would  seem  to  make  sense  to  our  board  that  this  should  have  been  addressed  up-Âfront,  rather  then  just  trying  to  push  it  through,â€?  Wood  said.  “Our  board  feels  that  it  is  more  productive  to  be  proactive  in  working  together  to  achieve  the  end  goal.â€? Adler  said  SunCommon  will  con- tinue  to  pursue  solar  projects,  which  he  noted  continue  to  have  a  strong  following  in  Vermont. “We’ll  continue  to  work  with  towns  to  plot  a  path  toward  our  clean  energy  future,â€?  he  said.  “Just  as  generations  before  us  adapted  to  UXUDO HOHFWULÂżFDWLRQ DQG WKH UHTXLUHG visible  infrastructure  that  came  with  LW VR WRR ZLOO ZH HYHQWXDOO\ ÂżQG RXU clean  energy  infrastructure  com- monplace.  It’s  a  long  process,  one  which  begins  with  site  selection,  and  this  (West  Street)  site  just  wasn’t  a  JUHDW ÂżW ´ Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
Greifzu  picked  to  lead  ACHHH By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice  (ACHHH)  announced  on  Thurs- day  that  its  clinical  director,  Sherry  Greifzu,  will  now  serve  also  as  the  agency’s  interim  executive  director,  taking  over  for  longtime  leader  Larry  Goetschius. Goetschius  announced  on  Dec.  4  that  he  was  leaving  to  “explore  other  options  in  my  life,â€?  according  to  ACHHH  board  President  Chuck  Burdick. It  was  this  past  May  that  Grei- fzu  was  named  clinical  director  for  ACHH&H,  a  New  Haven-Âbased  QRQSURÂżW ZLWK IXOO DQG SDUW WLPH workers  that  provides  a  wide  variety  of  health  care  services  for  Addison  County  patients  in  home  settings.  Those  services  include  nursing  care;Íž  physical,  speech  and  occupational  therapies;Íž  hospice  care;Íž  prenatal  and  infant  care;Íž  and  support  services  pro- moting  healing  and  independence  at  any  age. Greifzu  has  an  extensive  clini- cal,  administrative  and  educational  EDFNJURXQG DQG LV FHUWLÂżHG DV DQ advanced  practice  oncology  nurse.  Her  most  recent  work  has  been  with Â
SHERRY  GREIFZU Novocure  Corporation  as  a  clinical  science  liaison,  providing  education  and  research  to  physicians  and  staff  at  cancer  centers  in  the  Northeast.  Prior  to  that,  she  served  as  nursing  director  of  medicine  and  oncology  at  Mount  Sinai  Medical  Center  in  New  York  City.  Greifzu  has  also  worked  for  Dartmouth  Hitchcock  Medical  Center  as  director  of  practice  and  education,  and  is  a  faculty  instruc-Â
tor  in  the  graduate  nursing  program  at  Franklin  Pierce  University. “I’m  excited  and  privileged  to  ac- cept  the  interim  position  of  execu- tive  director,â€?  Greifzu  said  through  a  statement.  “Since  joining  the  agen- cy,  I  have  enjoyed  collaborating  with  our  community  partners  and  work- ing  with  our  exceptional  staff.  I  look  forward  to  supporting  and  leading  the  ACHHH  team  as  we  continue  the  strong  legacy  of  patient  care  that  our  community  has  come  to  know  and  expect  from  this  organization.â€? Members  of  the  ACHHH  board  gave  a  resounding  vote  of  support  to  Greifzu. Âł$V D ERDUG ZH DUH FRQÂżGHQW WKDW Sherry  is  the  right  person  to  lead  the  agency  both  clinically  and  stra- tegically  during  this  time  of  transi- tion,â€?  said  Burdick.  “Our  mission  of  providing  high  quality  home  health  and  hospice  care  remains  steadfast.  Sherry  and  the  entire  staff  are  deeply  committed  to  that  mission.â€? Burdick  said  he  could  not  yet  of- fer  details  on  how  long  Greifzu  is  expected  to  serve  as  interim  leader,  nor  about  the  process  for  selecting  a  permanent  leader. Goetschius  began  his  stint  as  ex- ecutive  director  of  the  ACHHH  back  in  December  of  2000.  He  succeeded  Charlene  Wedwaldt,  who  had  retired  after  more  than  30  years  with  the  agency. Prior  to  joining  the  ACHHH,  Goetschius  had  worked  for  11  years  as  administrator  for  surgery  at  the  University  of  Vermont  Medical  Center.  Prior  to  that,  he  held  admin- istrative  positions  at  St.  Elizabeth’s  Hospital  and  Massachusetts  General  Hospital,  both  in  Boston. Goetschius  left  his  position  on  Dec.  4  after  announcing  his  decision  to  his  staff,  according  to  Kim  Nich- (See  Greifzu,  Page  3)
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ANwSU  ex-Âchief  charged  with  embezzlement   VERGENNES  —  Vergennes  police  on  Friday  cited  former  Addison  Northwest  Supervisory  Union  Superintendent  Thomas  F.  O’Brien  for  embezzling,  a  charge  they  said  stems  from  “di- recting  unauthorized  payment  of  over  $4,000  for  unused  vacation  time  to  himself  upon  his  retire- ment  date.â€? O’Brien  is  scheduled  to  be  arraigned  in  Addison  Superior  Court,  criminal  division,  on  Feb.  22.  O’Brien  retired  at  the  end  of  June  2014  at  the  age  of  66  after  serving  13  years  at  ANwSU.  A  former  Vermont  Superintendent  of  the  Year,  he  was  one  of  the  longest-Âserving  superintendents  in  the  state  when  he  stepped  down;Íž  an  average  tenure  is  about  four  years.  Under  his  watch,  dis- trict-Âwide  contracts  were  estab- lished  for  teaching  and  support  VWDII IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH But  since  his  retirement  ques- tions  have  arisen  about  account- ing  under  his  and  the  former  ANwSU  business  manager’s  ZDWFK VSHFLÂżFDOO\ RQ KRZ UH- porting  was  done  on  federal  grant  funding  and  on  supplying  necessary  information  to  audit- LQJ ÂżUPV LQ D WLPHO\ PDQQHU Vergennes  Union  High  School  KDV DOVR IDFHG D EXGJHW GHÂżFLW of  more  than  $700,000  that  ac- crued  before  2014,  largely  due  to  inadequate  special  education  funding. Â
Liebowitz  takes  president  role  at  Brandeis WALTHAM,  Mass.  —  Ronald  D.  Liebowitz,  who  stepped  down  as  the  16th  president  of  Middlebury  Col- lege  this  past  June,  has  taken  a  simi- lar  job  at  a  Boston-Âarea  educational  institution. Brandeis  University’s  Board  of  Trustees  on  Thursday  announced  that  Liebowitz  has  been  named  the  ninth  president  of  the  Waltham,  Mass.,  school.  Liebowitz  will  begin  his  leader- ship  role  at  Brandeis  on  July  1,  2016. “We  are  thrilled  to  welcome  Ron  Liebowitz  to  our  community,â€?  said  Perry  M.  Traquina,  chair  of  Brandeis’  Board  of  Trustees.  “He  is  a  proven  visionary  and  leader  who  helped  a  great  institution  scale  even  greater  heights  and  deftly  managed  it  through  challenging  times.  Brandeis  ZLOO EHQHÂżW VR PXFK IURP KLV H[FHS- tional  experience  and  passion.â€? “I  am  deeply  honored  to  have  this  opportunity  to  lead  Brandeis,â€?  said  Liebowitz.  “The  university’s  found- ing,  based  on  the  premise  of  offering  an  education  to  those  who  had  been  H[FOXGHG IURP WKH ÂżQHVW XQLYHUVLWLHV is  inspiring.  Its  commitment  to  social  justice,  as  espoused  by  its  namesake,  represents  a  precious  compass  for  an  institution  of  higher  education  in  the  21st  century.  “And  its  Jewish  heritage  and  roots  UHĂ€HFW D OHDUQLQJ HQYLURQPHQW FRP- mitted  not  only  to  critical  thinking  but  to  self-Âcriticism  as  well.  I  am  excited  to  work  with  Brandeis  faculty,  staff  and  students  to  advance  Brandeis  so  it  can  be  a  model  for  teaching,  learn- LQJ DQG UHVHDUFK WKDW EHÂżWV LWV KLVWRU\ and  our  times.â€? Liebowitz,  58,  enjoyed  a  31-Âyear  career  at  Middlebury  —  20  years  on Â
the  faculty  as  a  professor  of  geogra- phy,  including  seven  years  as  pro- vost,  and  11  years  as  president,  from  2004  until  June  2015. Under  his  leadership,  Middlebury  made  enormous  academic,  program- PDWLF UHSXWDWLRQDO DQG ÂżQDQFLDO gains,  including  the  successful  com- pletion  of  a  $500  million  capital  cam- paign,  which  surpassed  its  goal. Liebowitz  oversaw  critical  stra- tegic  investments  in  Middlebury’s  academic  enterprise.  During  his  presidency,  the  college  added  120  endowed  student  scholarships  and  16  endowed  faculty  positions,  and  enriched  its  liberal-Âarts  curriculum  by  spearheading  a  number  of  rigor- ous  project-Âbased  initiatives  for  un- dergraduates. “Ron  was  a  transformational  lead- er  for  Middlebury  College,â€?  said  Marna  Whittington,  Middlebury’s  board  chair.  “A  less  evident  yet  pro-Â
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foundly  important  accomplishment  lege  this  past  July  1. was  his  guiding  of  the  institution  At  Brandeis,  Liebowitz  will  suc- through  a  review  of  the  Board  of  ceed  Lisa  M.  Lynch,  the  a  professor  Trustees’  governance  structures,  fol- of  Social  and  Economic  Policy,  who  lowed  by  a  smooth  implementation  has  served  as  Brandeis’  interim  pres- of  their  reform.  The  new  governance  ident  since  July.  At  the  end  of  June  structures,  which  focus  on  greater  2016,  she  will  return  to  her  previous  education  of  trustees;Íž  increased  role,  serving  as  provost  and  chief  transparency  of  board  processes  and  DFDGHPLF RIÂżFHU DW WKH XQLYHUVLW\ objectives;Íž  and  more-Âeffective  inclu- Liebowitz  is  a  political  geographer  sion  of  faculty,  students  who  specializes  in  Rus- and  staff  in  governance  sian  economic  and  politi- and  decision  making,  “I am cal  geography.  A  native  of  have  placed  Middlebury  deeply New  York  City,  he  earned  on  a  path  to  success  for  honored to a  BA  in  economics  and  the  next  century.â€? geography  from  Bucknell  have this During  Liebowitz’s  University  and  a  PhD  in  tenure,  Middlebury  ex- opportunity geography  from  Columbia  panded  its  roster  of  im- to lead University. mersive  language  schools,  Brandeis.â€? He  is  on  sabbatical  this  including  launching,  sev- — Ronald D. year,  working  on  a  research  en  years  ago,  what  has  be- Liebowitz project  with  his  wife,  Jes- come  its  renowned  School  sica.  Their  research  fo- of  Hebrew.  During  this  cuses  on  the  future  of  time,  the  college  also  acquired  the  doctoral  education,  assessing  both  Monterey  Institute  of  International  its  far-Âreaching  impact  on  education  Studies,  a  graduate  school  with  a  dis- at  all  levels  and  its  illumination  of  tinguished  history;Íž  added  23  Schools  the  deepest  challenges  facing  higher  Abroad  sites;Íž  and  opened  a  Center  education  today.  At  Brandeis,  Jessica  for  Social  Entrepreneurship  as  well  Liebowitz  will  focus  on  engaging,  as  an  intensive  summer  School  of  the  highlighting  and  sharing  the  dynamic  Environment. intellectual  and  creative  life  of  the  In  2009,  Time  magazine  named  campus,  just  as  she  did  at  Middlebury  Liebowitz  one  of  the  10  best  U.S.  during  her  husband’s  presidency. college  presidents.  His  successor  at  Ron,  Jessica  and  their  three  chil- Middlebury  College  is  Laurie  Pat- dren  will  remain  in  their  home  in  ton,  who  took  the  reigns  at  the  col- Newton,  Mass.
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Guest  editorial Carbon  tax  debate  borders  on  the  silly,  not  the  rational By  Sen.  Joe  Benning The  carbon  tax  debate  has  gotten  silly.  Partisans,  touting  economic  col- lapse  on  one  side  and  environmental  calamity  on  the  other,  have  resorted  to  an  ancient  tactic  usually  reserved  for  whipping  up  public  support  for  war:  Demonize  the  other  side  and  paint  them  as  being  ignorant  sub-Âhumans.  Ver- monters  are  beginning  to  grow  weary  of  this  style  of  discourse. At  the  risk  of  befuddling  extremists  on  both  sides,  let  me  suggest  you  each  have  a  valid  point.  To  carbon  tax  proponents:  I  agree  our  climate  is  chang- ing  and,  at  the  very  least,  humankind  has  contributed  to  the  speed  at  which  that  change  is  occurring.  For  that  reason,  coupled  with  the  knowledge  that  IRVVLO IXHOV DUH D ÂżQLWH UHVRXUFH , DJUHH ZH PXVW PRYH DZD\ IURP IRVVLO fuels.  To  carbon  tax  opponents:  I  agree  that  Vermont’s  economy  is  hanging  by  a  thread  and  a  tax  on  our  most  basic  fuel  source  threatens  our  economic  recovery.  With  those  concessions,  let’s  talk  about  the  issue  and  jettison  the  hyperbole. The  proposal  would  impose  a  tax  on  all  forms  of  fossil  fuel  purchased  in  Vermont.  It  would  increase  incrementally  to  $100  per  ton  in  2027.  The  intent  is  to  push  people  away  from  fossil  fuel  consumption  by  making  it  more  ex- pensive.  It  presumes  Vermonters  can  and  will  switch  to  renewably  produced  energy.  Proponents  contend  it  would  raise  enough  revenue  to  weatherize  homes  and  allow  us  to  lower  taxes  in  other  areas,  essentially  relieving  any  burden  it  produces. Now  let’s  consider  some  hard  facts.  First,  only  those  purchasing  fossil  fuel  in  Vermont  will  pay  this  tax.  Second,  Vermont  geographically  is  a  very  small,  mostly  rural  state.  Third,  the  bulk  of  our  working  population  must  travel  to  work.  Fourth,  Vermont  is  yet  again  facing  a  budget  shortfall  in  2017  —  this  time  worth  $60  million  dollars. Finally,  Vermont’s  population  is  just  over  600,000  souls,  a  sizable  portion  RI ZKRP DUH VWUXJJOLQJ ÂżQDQFLDOO\ $SSUR[LPDWHO\ DUH 0HGLFDLG eligible.  Vermont  has  a  shrinking  workforce  with  an  outward  migration  of  young  people,  and  tax-Âwise  is  currently  listed  as  one  of  the  worst  states  to  retire  in.  One  of  the  few  positives  in  our  current  economic  reality,  as  recently  noted  by  economist  Tom  Kavet,  is  that  our  lower-Âthan-Ânormal  fuel  costs  saved  approximately  $700  million  dollars  last  year. The  cost  of  electric  passenger  vehicles  remains  too  high  for  too  many  Ver- monters.  In  the  case  of  heavy-Âduty  vehicles  (school  busses,  freight  trucks,  garbage  trucks,  farm  equipment,  etc.)  electric  propulsion  either  doesn’t  ex- ist  or  remains  in  prototype  form.  Statewide  renewable-Âbased  mass  transit  systems  do  not  exist.  Our  transportation  infrastructure  (roads,  bridges,  etc.)  depends  on  fossil  fuel  taxes  that  would  disappear  if  this  proposal  works  the  way  it  is  intended.  Vermont’s  large  stock  of  oil-Âheated  homes  will  be  ex- pensive  to  modify.  The  price  of  virtually  everything  fossil  fuel  related,  from  school  bus  contracts  to  transported  food  stuffs  to  basic  construction,  must  inevitably  rise  to  accommodate  rising  fuel  costs  that  cannot  be  avoided. So  how  will  struggling  Vermonters  adapt?  Sheer  necessity  will  force  some  to  curtail  other  important  expenses.  Some  will  purchase  their  fuel  out  of  state.  Will  government  use  new  carbon  tax  revenues  to  help  them?  It  is  hard  to  believe  our  opiate  epidemic,  educational  system  and  crumbling  infra- structure  will  take  a  back  seat  to  weatherizing  private  homes. And  in  the  end,  what  would  we  accomplish?  Even  the  Shumlin  admin- istration  acknowledges  our  small  population’s  best  renewable  efforts  will  have  no  registerable  impact  on  climate  change.  The  best  we  can  hope  for  is  that  we  set  an  example.  Perhaps  that  would  satiate  those  seeking  to  set  a  PRUDO FRXUVH %XW WKDW FRXUVH ZLOO QRW EH VHW DW WKH H[SHQVH RI WKRVH YLOLÂżHG big  oil  companies;Íž  it  will  be  borne  by  the  average  Vermonter  as  those  taxes  raise  prices  for  our  most  essential  needs. For  all  the  above  reasons,  this  is  neither  the  time  nor  the  place  for  a  carbon  tax. Sen.  Joe  Benning  is  a  Republican  representing  Calendonia-ÂOrange  counties.
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Letters to the Editor Christmas  offers  outlet  for  some  amusing  riddles I  wrote  the  following  riddles  for  my  elderly  brother  who  has  Alzheimer’s  disease,  and  he  is  limited  from  the  usual.  I  am  a  76-Âyear-Âold  secretary  retiree,  and  not  a  published  writer  —  just  someone  who  likes  to  write  as  a  hobby.  Christmas  Riddles Why  did  the  dog  bark  at  the  post- man?  So  he  would  “Go  Tell  It  on  the  Mountain.â€? Why  did  the  reindeer  stamp  his  feet?  Because  Santa  Claus  said  “Ho-Â
ho-Âhoâ€?  instead  of  “Whoa!â€? Why  are  candy  canes  red  and  white? So  the  crook  will  become  true. Why  did  the  stars  shine  over  the  stable?  Because  the  baby  Jesus  was  born  on  a  dark,  silent  night. While  the  shepherds  followed  the  star,  who  were  watching  the  sheep? The  sheepish  wolf. Who  sang  from  the  heavens  above? The  angels.  Why  did  the  gingerbread  boys  line  up?
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Picking  a  college  no  easy  task I  was  thrilled  to  see  an  article  on  ful  small  private  schools  that  are  in  and/or  borrow  is  a  topic  that  takes  preparing  our  local  youth  for  the  D GRJÂżJKW IRU VWXGHQWV EHFDXVH WKH\ YHU\ VSHFLÂżF WUDLQLQJ DQG H[SHUWLVH For  these  reasons  and  many  more  college  search,  selection  and  appli- have  priced  themselves  out  of  the  cation  process  on  the  front  page  of  market  for  the  number  of  students  I  do  not  have  space  for  in  this  let- who  can  actually  afford  their  price  ter,  it’s  understandable  that  the  the  Addison  Independent  recently. I  have  been  a  college  counselor  tag.  This  has,  in  turn,  made  public  parents  of  Middlebury  Union  High  since  1991.  I  was  also  director  of  schools  more  competitive  as  stu- School  students  seek  more  guid- dents  and  family  turn  ance  for  their  young  adults.  I  also  guidance  at  Rice  Me- to  public  schools  as  understand  MUHS  guidance  coun- morial  High  School  their  only  affordable  selors  are  thoughtful  and  dedicated  for  eight  years.   I  have  choice. people  who  genuinely  care  about  helped  hundreds  of  But  does  this  mean  the  young  people  in  their  charge.  VWXGHQWV ÂżQG DQG DW- that  students  need  to  With  a  200:1  ratio,  however,  they  tend  the  college  of  This  week’s  writer  their  dreams.  It  can  is  Andrea  L.  Torello,  fear  that  “they  won’t  simply  do  not  have  the  time  this  be  a  joyous  and  excit- M.Ed.,  of  Vergennes,  get  in  anywhereâ€??  task  requires.  Guidance  counselors  Absolutely  not.  It  have  a  wide  range  of  expertise,  but  ing  time.  But  in  the  24  president  of  College  just  means  that  stu- they  are  not,  and  cannot  be,  experts  years  that  I  have  been  Bound  in  Waltham  doing  this  work,  I  have  and  senior  associate  dents  need  to  choose  LQ FROOHJH FRXQVHOLQJ ,W LV D ÂżHOG their  schools  well  and  of  expertise  unto  itself.  So  where,  also  seen  the  process  at  Strategies  need  excellent  and  then,  do  we  seek  solutions?  become  more  compli- for  College  in  thorough  guidance  on  This  is  a  community  rich  with  cated,  the  competition  Shelburne. how  to  best  present  resources,  intelligent  citizens  become  more  intense,  themselves  on  their  and  generous  thinking.  While  the  and  the  cost  of  attend- school  itself  needs  to  do  all  it  can  ing  college  reach  unconscionable  applications. Finally,  the  cost  of  a  college  to  address  its  students’  needs,  we  levels.  These  changes  are  clearly  causing  angst  for  the  parents  in  that  education  has  become  a  source  of  could  all  put  more  time  and  effort  article,  and  most  parents  of  teens  great  anxiety  in  this  country.  Well  into  helping  our  young  adults  real- that  I  know.  I’d  like  to  offer  some  over  70  colleges  now  report  their  ize  their  full  potential.  I  hope  this  thoughts  that  I  hope  will  be  helpful. total  cost  of  attendance  to  be  over  letter  serves  as  a  call  to  action  for  Nowhere  in  the  world  is  choosing  $60,000  per  year,  yet  only  half  of  everyone  that  has  something  to  of- D FROOHJH DV GLIÂżFXOW DV LW LV LQ WKH those  schools  meet  100  percent  of  fer.  If  you  have  expertise  in  the  ar- U.S.  In  Canada  and  Europe,  for  ex- need  for  students  who  cannot  pay  eas  mentioned  above,  let  someone  ample,  the  bulk  of  students  typical- that  extraordinary  amount  of  mon- know.  Be  part  of  the  solution.  There  is  a  post-Âsecondary  oppor- ly  choose  a  large  public  institution  ey.  That  means  that  students  are  located  in  a  large  city  near  where  being  allowed,  even  encouraged,  to  tunity  for  every  student,  no  mat- they  live  and  attend  for  free  or  for  borrow  an  unconscionable  amount  ter  what  their  interests,  their  high  a  very  reasonable  cost.  In  the  U.S.  of  money  to  fund  their  college  edu- VFKRRO H[SHULHQFH RU WKHLU ÂżQDQ- students  choose  from  over  4,000  FDWLRQ RQO\ WR ÂżQG WKHPVHOYHV LQ cial  situation.  This  is  not  just  one  SXEOLF SULYDWH RU IRU SURÂżW LQVWLWX- crushing  debt  upon  graduation.  As  person’s  idealistic,  overly  optimis- tions  in  every  imaginable  size  and  everyone  knows,  this  is  now  a  na- tic  view.  I  know  this  is  true  from  tional  crisis.  I  have  seen  this  happen  my  personal  experiences  working  setting. Determining  which  of  these  col- a  heartbreaking  number  of  times  to  with  students  since  1991.  Let  that  leges  are  quality  institutions  and  a  students  and  families  who  were  not  be  our  collective  goal,  to  see  every  JRRG DFDGHPLF DQG VRFLDO ÂżW FDQ EH advised  well.  Once  again,  making  graduate  leave  high  school  with  an  an  overwhelming  task.  The  number  JRRG ÂżQDQFLDO GHFLVLRQV DERXW KRZ achievable  plan  they  are  excited  of  college  rankings  is  endless,  and  much  a  family  can  afford  to  pay  about. often  meaningless.  Coming  up  with  an  informed  and  well-Âchosen  list  of  colleges  to  research  and  possible  apply  requires  a  great  deal  of  edu- cation,  experience  and  expertise.  Applying  to  college  has  become  increasingly  complex  and  competi- dĹ˝Ç Ĺś ĹŻÄžĆŒĹŹÍ›Ć? KĸÄ?Äž ĹŻĹ˝Ć?ĞĚ tive.  Julie  Lythcott-ÂHaims,  former  December  24,  25,  31  and  January  1 GHDQ RI ÂżUVW \HDU VWXGHQWV IURP Stanford,  refers  to  the  ever-Âincreas- dĆŒÄžÄ‚Ć?ĆľĆŒÄžĆŒÍŹ Ä?Ä?ŽƾŜĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? KĸÄ?Äž ing  competitiveness  of  higher  ed  as  WůĂŜŜĹ?ĹśĹ? ĂŜĚ ŽŜĹ?ĹśĹ? KĸÄ?Äž the  “admission  arms  race.â€?  While  all  colleges  want  you  to  think  that  WÄ‚ĆŒĹŹĆ? ĂŜĚ ZÄžÄ?ĆŒÄžÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ KĸÄ?Äž LW LV XEHU GLIÂżFXOW WR JHW LQ LQ IDFW dĹ˝Ç Ĺś DĂŜĂĹ?ÄžĆŒÍ›Ć? KĸÄ?Äž that  is  only  true  for  about  40  elite  ůů ĹŻĹ˝Ć?ĞĚ private  schools. December  25  through  January  1 Beyond  these  “topâ€?  schools,  there  are  hundreds  of  other  wonder-Â
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Sick  leave  bill  deserves  support I’m  writing  to  express  my  sup- port  of  the  Healthy  Workplace  Bill  H.187.  I  urge  my  senators  to  vote  for  this  bill.  By  providing  paid  sick  leave  to  many  more  employees,  it  will  support  a  whole  class  of  work- ers  to  live  a  healthier  life. I  currently  work  at  the  Grille  at  Middlebury  College.  I  am  part  time  so  I  don’t  earn  any  sick  days.  When  I’m  out  sick  I  don’t  get  paid.  Last  year  I  had  a  surgery  and  I  was  out  for  the  whole  month,  so  I  ended  up Â
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Stag & Doe MORE THAN 30 downtown businesses and restaurants of- fered special promotions and performances during Middlebury’s annual Stag and Doe Night on Dec 10. Visitors were welcomed by the SD Ireland Cement truck adorned with thousands of lights. Stores were busy with shoppers enjoying promotions, and tastings provided by several local beverage produc- ers. Additional highlights included the hot chocolate hut, live music at the Community House (left) and free gift wrapping at 51 Main (above).
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Winter  holiday  family  sing- along  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  10:30-Â11:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  A  family  program  with  the  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center.  Info:  388-Â4095. “A  Christmas  Carolâ€?  marionette  show  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  No  Strings  Marionettes  perform  this  Christmas  classic.  Tickets  $10  adults,  free  for  kids  16  and  younger,  avail- DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH ZZZ townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  door.  Memory  tree  illumination  ceremony  in  Starksboro.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  6-Â7:10  p.m.,  Starksboro  Baptist  Church,  2806  VT  Route  116.  Music,  reading  of  honorees’  names,  and  the  lighting  of  the  trees  in  front  of  the  church,  to  celebrate  community  members  and  their  loved  ones.  Suggested  minimum  GRQDWLRQ SHU EXOE $OO GRQDWLRQV EHQHÂż W the  Starksboro  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  Free  meal  of  soup,  bread  and  cheese  from  6-Â6:45  p.m.  prior  to  the  ceremony.  Submit  QDPHV E\ 'HF WR WKH WRZQ RIÂż FH RU bring  donation  to  the  ceremony. Blue  Christmas/Longest  Night  service  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  An  open  service  allowing  time  and  space  for  those  seeking  comfort  during  the  holiday  season.  Info:  388-Â2510. Meeting  house  candlelight  service  in  Starksboro.  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  7:30  p.m.,  Starksboro  Village  Meeting  House,  Route  116.  An  annual  non-Âdenominational  service  led  by  the  Rev.  John  Burbank  in  the  historic  meeting  house,  which  is  lit  by  candles  and  an  1884  mirrored  oil  lamp  chandelier.
Dec
23
WEDNESDAY
“The  Grinchâ€?  movie  double- header  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  23,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  classic  animated  version  is  at  10:30  a.m.,  followed  by  the  live  action  version  from  11:15  a.m.-Â1  p.m.  Youth  8  or  younger  must  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Free.  Info:  388-Â4095. Burlington  Writers  Workshop  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  23,  6:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  Middlebury  branch Â
Christmas  classic ILSLEY  LIBRARY  IN  Middlebury  is  screening  two  versions  of  “The  Grinchâ€?  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  23:  the  classic  animated  version  at  10:30  a.m.  followed  by  the  live  action  version  starring  Jim  Carrey  at  11:15. Â
of  this  writers’  workshop  is  open  to  writ- ers  in  all  genres  and  levels  of  experience.  Sign  up  through  MeetUp.com.  Advance  sign-Âup  is  required  as  places  are  limited.  Info:  http://burlingtonwritersworkshop.com/ middlebury.
Dec
25
FRIDAY
Christmas  Day  dinner  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  25,  4  p.m.,  Middlebury  Commons  dining  area,  Buttolph  Drive.  All  area  residents  are  invited  for  a  free  turkey  dinner  and  holiday  fellowship.  RSVPs  are  appreci- ated:  385-Â1902,  388-Â7613  or  382-Â9325.  Transportation  can  be  arranged.  Dinner  will  be  served  no  matter  the  weather  conditions. Â
Dec
27
SUNDAY
Third  Day  of  Christmas  hand- bell  concert  and  sing-Âalong  in  Weybridge.  Sunday,  Dec.  27,  3  p.m.,  Weybridge  Congregational  Church.  Free  but  donations  accepted.  Info:  545-Â2895.
Dec
30
WEDNESDAY
GMC  cross-Âcountry  ski  outing  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  Dec.  30,  time  and  meeting  place  TBA.  Ski  the  Bridges/Catamount  Trail  loop  start- ing  on  Natural  Turnpike  (Forest  Road  54)  and  returning  on  Forest  Road  59.  Several  short,  very  steep  climbs  and  descents.  About  4  miles.  Contact  leader  Beth  Eliason  at  betheliasongmail.com  or  802-Â989-Â3909.  More  info  at  www.gmcbreadloaf.org.
Dec
31
THURSDAY
“Count  Down  to  Noon  Yearâ€?  kids’  event  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  11  a.m.-Â12:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  A  New  Year’s  Eve  family  celebration  for  kids  who  won’t  be  up  at  midnight.  Free.  Info:  388-Â4095. Best  Night  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  5  p.m.,  around  Bristol.  Annual  New  Year’s  Eve  celebration  with  live  music  by  four  groups  from  5-Â9  p.m.,  and  soups,  breads,  chili  and  more  at  the  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Buttons  $10  before  Dec.  25,  $12  at  the  door.  Children  under  12  and  seniors  over  75  free.  Info:  www.bestnight.org. Fireworks  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  7:30-Â8  p.m.,  Middlebury  Rec  Park.  Free  skating  at  the  Memorial  Sports  Center  immediately  afterward. “A  Rockin’  New  Year’s  Eveâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  8  p.m.-Â1  a.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Horse  Traders,  Middlebury’s  upbeat  rock/pop  band,  takes  the  stage  to  rock  New  Year’s  Eve.  Cash  bar  and  free  champagne  toast  at  midnight  on  the  THT  steps.  Tickets  $15,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU org.
Jan
1
FRIDAY
First  Day  Bird  Walk  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  Jan.  1,  9  a.m.,  Button  Bay  State  Park.  Join  Otter  Creek  Audubon  to  walk  the  trails  in  search  of  overwintering  birds.  New  Year’s  Day  birding  trips  are  a  tradition  among  many  birders  as  a  way  to  start  their  annual  bird  lists.
Jan
2
SATURDAY
Paul  Asbell  in  concert  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Jan.  2,  7:30  p.m.,  Ripton  Community  Coffee  House.  Admission  $10/$15/$3.  Info:  http://rcch.org.
Jan
3
SUNDAY
“Meruâ€?  documentary  screening  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Jan.  3,  7  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  “Meruâ€?  is  the  ¿ UVW Âż OP LQ WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ 1HZ )LOPPDNHUV Festival’s  Winter  Screening  Series.  The  6XQGDQFH DZDUG ZLQQLQJ Âż OP LV DQ DGYHQ ture  documentary  about  the  passions  and  perilous  choices  of  the  world’s  best  moun- tain  climbers.  Tickets,  $12  each  or  $40  for  DOO IRXU Âż OPV LQ WKH VHULHV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOO theater.org.
Jan
5
WEDNESDAY
“Girl  with  a  Pearl  Earringâ€?  PXVHXP Âż OP LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Wednesday,  Jan.  6,  11  a.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  THT’s  Great  Art  :HGQHVGD\V Âż OP VHULHV VWDUWV ZLWK ³¾*LUO with  a  Pearl  Earring’  and  Other  Treasures  from  the  Mauritshuis  in  the  Hague.â€?  The  ¿ OP JRHV EHKLQG WKH VFHQHV DW WKH ZRUOG renowned  Mauritshuis  Museum  to  look  at  Johannes  Vermeer’s  intriguing  portrait,  ca.  1665.  Tickets  $10,  $5  students,  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH ZZZ WRZQ halltheater.org  or  at  the  door.  “Defense  of  the  Westâ€?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Jan.  6,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Middlebury  College  visiting  scholar  Stanley Â
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communitycalendar R.  Sloan  examines  the  challenges  posed  to  the  West  by  Russia,  Middle  East  turmoil,  terrorism,  and  political  tendencies  in  some  European  countries.  A  Vermont  Humanities  Council  First  Wednesdays  event.  Info:  www.vermonthu- manitiescouncil.org  or  802-Â262-Â2626.
Jan
7
THURSDAY
Twist  O’  Wool  Spinning  Guild  potluck  and  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  7,  6  p.m.,  49  Wilson  Road.  Potluck  at  6  p.m.  followed  by  general  meeting  at  7.  Bring  a  dish  and  any  projects  you’ve  completed  to  share.  Info:  453-Â5960.
LIVEMUSIC jinxbox  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Jan.  7,  8-Â10  p.m.,  51  Main.
ONGOINGEVENTS By  category:  Farmers’  Markets,  Sports,  Clubs  &  Organizations,  Government  &  Politics,  Bingo,  Fundraising  Sales,  Dance,  Mu- sic,  Arts  &  Education,  Health  &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  Library  Programs. FARMERS’  MARKETS Brandon  Farmers’  Market.  Fridays,  mid-ÂMay  through  mid-ÂOctober,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Brandon  Central  Park.  Fresh  produce,  breads,  jams,  honey,  maple  prod- ucts  and  crafts.  Info:  802-Â273-Â2655. Middlebury  Farmers’  Market.  Summer  hours:  Wednesdays  and  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-Â12:30  p.m.,  outdoors  at  the  Marble  Works,  May-ÂOctober.  Local  produce,  meats,  fresh  breads,  granola,  prepared  foods,  maple  syrup  and  more.  Info:  www.middle- buryfarmersmarket.org  or  on  Facebook. Vergennes  Farmers’  Market.  Thursdays,  3-Â6:30  p.m.,  City  Park.  Rain  or  shine. SPORTS Co-Âed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-Âup  games  Monday,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-Â2502;Íž  Bruce  at  Middlebury Â
Recreation  Department,  388-Â8103. CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-Âin  hours  during  the  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-Â6  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday  and  Friday,  3-Â7  p.m.  94  Main  6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2IÂż FH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF gym.  Teen  drop-Âin  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-Â5  p.m.  Info:  388-Â3910  or  www.addisonteens.com. Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  p.m.  On  the  air  on  club  repeater  147.36/147.96  MHz,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visi- tors  welcome. Addison  County  Emergency  Planning  Committee.  Last  Wednesday,  5  p.m.  State  Police  Barracks.  Public  invited. Addison  County  Republican  Party.  Third  Friday,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library,  Middlebury.  897-Â2744. American  Legion  Auxiliary  Post  27.  Fourth  Monday,  7  p.m.  American  Legion,  Wilson  Road,  Middlebury. Addison  County  Council  Against  Domestic  and  Sexual  Violence.  Fourth  Tuesday,  noon-Â1:30  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse  in  Middlebury.  388-Â9180. Brandon  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Tuesday,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center. Brandon  Senior  Citizen  Center.  1591  Forest  Dale  Road.  247-Â3121. Bristol  Historical  Society.  Third  Thursday,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.,  Bristol. Champlain  Valley  Fiddlers’  Club.  Middlebury  VFW,  530  Exchange  Street.  Third  Sunday  (except  Easter),  noon  to  5  p.m.  Donation  $3.  Refreshments  DYDLODEOH /RRNLQJ IRU Âż GGOHUV \RXQJ DQG ROG 2SHQ to  public.  Info:  342-Â0079.  The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  'ULYH %ULVWRO 2SHQ PLNH QLJKW Âż UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI the  month,  5:30-Â7:30  p.m.,  free  for  all  ages;Íž  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-Â3678  or  www.bristolskatepark.com. LGBTQ  (Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual,  Transgender,  Queer).  Youth  support  group  meets  Monday  nights,  4-Â6  p.m.,  Turningpoint  Center,  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Info:  388-Â4249. Middlebury  Garden  Club.  Second  Tuesday.  Location  varies.  Pat  Morrow,  802-Â462-Â3741. NEAT  (Northeast  Addison  Television)  Channel  16.  Fourth  Monday,  5-Â7  p.m.  NEAT  studio  in  Bristol.  Bruce  Duncan,  bduncan@madriver.com. Neshobe  Sportsman  Club.  Second  Monday,  6  p.m. Â
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potluck;Íž  7  p.m.  meeting.  97  Frog  Hollow  Road  in  Brandon. Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  poetry  workshop  held  Thursdays,  1-Â3  p.m.  Ilsley  Library  in  Middlebury.  Poets  of  all  ages  are  invited  to  share  their  poetry  for  feedback,  encouragement  and  optional  weekly  assignments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Free. Orwell  Historical  Society.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Orwell  Free  Library. PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  7KXUVGD\ D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RIÂż FH building  on  Exchange  St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  Department  conference  room.  989-Â8141. Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  9:30- 10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  Church. Samaritan’s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian Â
Center,  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  October.  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  6:45  p.m.,  American  Legion.  Club  address:  PO  Box  94,  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Info:  President  Tim  Cowan,  877-Â2382. Vergennes  Rotary  Club.  Tuesday  mornings,  7:15- 8:30  a.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Christian  School,  2  Church  St.  Breakfast  served  at  7:15  a.m. GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-Â11  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury. Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  7-Â9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights. Five-ÂTown  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-Â5:30  p.m.  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace. Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-Â4  p.m.;Íž  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-Â3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-Â2000. BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  )RRG DYDLODEOH %HQHÂż WV YHWHUDQV VFKRO arships  and  community  programs.  388-Â9311. Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-Â3121. Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-Âups  6:15  p.m.,  regular  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  compli- mentary  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  247-Â5709. VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quickies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-Â9468. FUNDRAISING  SALES Bixby  Memorial  Library  Book  Sale,  Otter  Creek  Room,  258  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  Starting  April  18,  2015:  Monday-ÂFriday,  2-Â4:30  p.m.  (Thursday,  2-Â6:45  p.m.);Íž  and  Saturday,  10  a.m.-Â2  p.m.  Proceeds  support  library  programs  and  materials. Ilsley  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  First  Saturday,  11  a.m.-Â2:30  p.m.,  Vermont  Room.  Ongoing  sale  in  The  Last  Word  during  library  hours.  Info:  388-Â4095. St.  Peter’s  Closet  in  Vergennes.  Behind  St.  Peter’s.  Open  on  Thursdays  and  Fridays  from  10  a.m.  to  4  p.m. Two  Brothers  Tavern’s  Charitable  Mondays.  First  Monday.  10  percent  of  entire  day’s  proceeds  go  to  designated  charity.
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‘Scrooge, A Christmas Carol’ comes to THT (Note:  Since  there  will  not  be  a  chance  for  kids  to  unplug  from  their  Monday  edition  of  the  Independent  devices  and  see  Dickens’  Christmas  on  Dec.  28,  some  of  the  events  in  classic  told  in  an  entirely  unique  this  week’s  column  are  being  pub- way.â€? lished  one  week  early.  Please  check  Dan  Baginski  and  Barbara  Paul- the  dates  carefully.) son,  co-Âfounders  of  the  company,  A  generous  donor  is  giving  a  very  have  toured  New  England  for  over  special  gift  to  area  children  this  15  years,  performing  at  hundreds  year.  The  No  Strings  Marionette  of  schools,  libraries,  festivals  and  Company  has  delighted  families  community  events.  They  have  daz- and  children  of  all  ages  with  its  zled  tens  of  thousands  of  children  exquisite  production  of  and  adults  with  their  “Scrooge,  A  Christmas  marionette  magic. Carol.â€?  This  year,  the  Paulson  and  Baginski  production  will  be  pre- ¿QG HQRUPRXV SOHDVXUH sented  free  of  charge  in  the  delight  they  are  for  ages  16  and  under  able  to  inspire  in  their  at  4  p.m.  on  Tuesday  at  young  audience  mem- Middlebury’s  Town  Hall  by  Greg  Pahl bers.  Their  creativity  Theater. reaches  into  every  as- The  No  Strings  Mari- pect  of  the  production:   onette  Company  will  script  writing,  creating  transport  the  audience  to  the  streets  puppets  and  costumes,  recording  of  Charles  Dickens’  London  with  soundtracks,  and  constructing  sets  18  large-Âscale  marionettes  cos- and  props.  In  a  culture  dominated  tumed  in  traditional  Victorian  attire.  by  television  imagery,  computer  These  intriguing  puppets  journey  animation  and  video  games,  their  through  lavish  settings  into  a  world  live  performances  are  a  way  to  en- of  imagination,  enlightenment  and  joy  “actual  reality.â€?  laughter. Although  many  puppet  shows  “We’re  delighted  to  offer  this  curtain  off  the  puppeteers  from  the  holiday  classic  to  the  children  of  audience,  Baginski  and  Paulson  per- our  community  for  free;Íž  No  Strings  form  in  full  view  of  their  audience.  Marionettes  are  the  original  3-ÂD  ³:H ÂżQG WKDW FKLOGUHQ DUH LQWHUHVWHG experience,â€?  says  Haley  Rice,  THT  in  seeing  how  the  puppets  work  and  operations  manager.  “It’s  a  great  how  we  do  things,â€?  says  Baginski. Â
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“Scrooge,  A  Christmas  Carolâ€?  at  THT After  the  performance,  children  and  their  parents  are  invited  to  inspect  the  marionettes  and  the  other  tools  of  the  puppeteers’  trade. Tickets  for  adults  $10,  free  for  ages  16  and  under.  For  further  de- tails  and  to  buy  tickets,  visit  town- halltheater.org.  Tickets  are  also  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH 382-Â9222,  in  person  Monday-ÂSat- urday,  noon  to  5  p.m.  or  at  the  door. TWO  BROTHERS  TAVERN Two  Brothers  Tavern  in  Middle- bury  hosts  it  weekly  Open  Mic,  alternately  hosted  by  Mark  Sikora  and  Kai  Stanley,  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  23,  and  Wednesday,  Dec.  30, Â
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Cosmic Forecast For the week of December 21
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Arts  Beat  (Continued  from  Page  10) musician  and  gypsy  jazz-Âinfused  performer,  will  entertain.  Finally,  at  8  p.m.,  Patrick  Fitzsimmons,  popu- lar  Vermont  singer-Âsongwriter  and  multi-Âinstrumentalist,  will  perform. At  the  Walkover  Gallery,  begin- ning  at  6  p.m.,  celebrants  can  take  in  the  sounds  of  Encanto,  10  singers  who  will  lead  listeners  on  a  journey  through  the  wonders  of  the  voice  singing  Renaissance  choral  gems,  world  music,  jazz  and  modern  songs.  Then  at  7  p.m.,  Full  Circle  —  Mary  Ann  Samuels,  Linda  Rodd  and  Susan  Reit  —  will  perform  on  recorders,  harp,  hammered  dulci- mer,  percussion  and  voices.  They  will  be  followed  at  8  p.m.  by  Rich- ard  Ruane  and  Beth  Duquette,  who  DUH NQRZQ IRU WKHLU ÂżQHO\ ZULWWHQ songs,  wonderful  vocal  blend  and Â
solid  instrumental  backing. Best  Night  is  a  project  of  the  Wa- tershed  Center.  It’s  a  once-Âa-Âyear  opportunity  to  get  out  and  celebrate  the  season,  see  good  friends,  and  make  new  ones  while  enjoying  the  best  of  our  area’s  lively  local  arts  scene.  There’s  plenty  for  everyone  young  and  old  at  this  annual  com- munity-Âwide  gala.  Join  the  fun  and  festivities  from  4  to  11  p.m.  Children  under  12  and  seniors  of  75  or  over  get  in  free.  Admitting  buttons  for  everyone  else  are  $10  before  Dec.  25,  $12  at  the  door,  and  DUH DYDLODEOH DW .LPEDOOÂśV 2IÂżFH Supplies,  Art  on  Main,  Cubbers,  Emerald  Rose  and  Bristol  Bakery.  For  more  information  and  a  com- plete  schedule  of  events  visit  best- night.org. (See  Beat,  Page  13)
‘Warming  Words’  poetry  ‘jam’  set  for  Jan.  10  in  Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  —  Ted  Scheu,  Middlebury-Âbased  children’s  poet  DQG WHDFKHU LV KRVWLQJ WKH ÂżUVW HYHU “Warming  Wordsâ€?  poetry  celebra- tion  “jamâ€?  on  Sunday,  Jan.  10,  from  2-Â4  p.m.  at  the  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society  in  Middlebury. The  readings,  by  children  ages  6  to  11  from  schools  and  home  schools  all  over  Addison  County,  will  cel- ebrate  the  young  writers  and  their  poetry.  The  jam  aims  to  brighten  our  sometimes-Âbleak  midwinter  —  all  in  support  of  the  United  Way  of  Addi- son  County.  Attendance  will  be  free,  but  contributions  will  be  warmly  welcomed. Scheu  has  been  promoting  the  event  in  elementary  schools  in  Ad- dison  County  all  fall.  He  is  soliciting  poems  on  topics  that  are  important  to  the  poet.  Sixty  poems  will  be  cho- sen  to  be  read  by  the  student  poet  at  the  event.  Scheu  says  he  hopes  to  make  the  jam  an  annual  event. Applications  and  more  informa- tion  may  be  found  at  Scheu’s  web- site  (www.poetryguy.com),  at  the  schools,  or  by  email  at  ted@poet- ryguy.com.  All  the  poems  that  are  submitted  will  be  posted  on  Scheu’s  website,  and  all  those  who  are  in- vited  to  share  their  poem  on  Jan.  10 Â
will  get  a  free,  signed  copy  of  one  of  Scheu’s  poetry  collections  at  the  event. Scheu’s  books  will  be  sold  and  signed  at  the  event  as  well  —  all  to  EHQHÂżW WKH 8QLWHG :D\ Scheu  is  a  former  Vermont  ele- mentary  teacher  who  travels  around  the  state  and  country  teaching  poetry  ZRUNVKRSV ² KHOSLQJ NLGV ÂżQG WKHLU own  voices  with  poetry,  and  sharing  his  energy  for  the  power  of  poetry  to  make  people  better  writers,  a  power  he  wished  he’d  had  as  a  child.  Scheu’s  poems,  written  mostly  in  rhyming,  rhythmic  verse,  touch  the  heart  of  important  issues  in  the  lives  of  children.  He  will  share  some  of  his  own  work  at  the  event.  His  po- ems  are  published  in  over  two  dozen  anthologies  in  the  U.S.  and  U.K.,  in- cluding  most  recently  The  National  Geographic  Book  of  Nature  Poetry  (2015),  and  in  six  of  his  own  collec- tions:  “I  Froze  My  Mother,â€?  “I  Tickled  My  Teachers,â€?  “I  Threw  My  Brother  Out,â€?  “Now  I  Know  My  ZBCs,â€?  “Getting  the  Best  of  Me,â€?  and  most  recently,  “Someday  I’ll  Be  a  Teacher,â€?  all  from  Young  Poets’  Press. The  event  is  open  to  the  public.  The  CVUUS  is  on  2  Duane  Court,  off  Charles  Avenue,  just  north  of  Middlebury  Union  High  School.
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Beat  (Continued  from  Page  11) HORSE  TRADERS  AT  THT On  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  say  good- bye  to  2015  as  Middlebury’s  upbeat  rock/pop  band,  The  Horse  Traders,  takes  to  the  stage  at  Town  Hall  The- ater  at  8  p.m.  to  rock  New  Year’s  Eve.  The  Horse  Traders  are  a  Wey- bridge-Âbased  band  that  covers  a  wide  range  of  music  from  modern  pop  and  oldies  to  classic  rock,  soul  and  country.  Their  songs  come  from  a  broad  catalog  that  includes  art- ists  like  the  Pretenders,  Tom  Petty,  Adele,  Johnny  Cash,  Cee  Lo  Green,  the  Rolling  Stones,  Pink,  Blond- ie,  Neil  Young,  R.E.M.  and  many  more. It’s  a  dance  party  where  every- one’s  welcome  to  come  boogie  down,  so  bring  your  sister,  your  brother  and  your  parents  too.  There  will  be  a  cash  bar  and  snacks  as  well  as  a  free  champagne  toast  at  mid- night  on  the  grand  THT  steps  for  those  21  and  over.  The  festivities  begin  at  8  p.m.  and  run  to  1  a.m. Tickets  are  $15  and  may  be  pur- FKDVHG WKURXJK WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH online  at  townhalltheater.org,  by  calling  382-Â9222  or  in  person,  ei- ther  in  advance,  Monday-ÂSaturday,  noon  to  5  p.m.,  or  at  the  door. FILM  SERIES  AT  THT  The  Middlebury  New  Filmmak- ers  Festival  is  pleased  to  announce  its  2016  Winter  Screening  Series  at  Town  Hall  Theater  in  Middlebury.  Coming  off  a  highly  successful  in- augural  festival  this  past  August,  MNFF  looks  to  maintain  its  connec- tion  with  local  audiences  by  inviting  them  to  attend  monthly  screenings  RI IRXU RXWVWDQGLQJ IHDWXUH ÂżOPV EH- ginning  at  7  p.m.  on  Sunday,  Jan.  3,  2016,  with  “Meru.â€? Winner  of  the  Audience  Award  for  Best  Documentary  at  the  2015  Sundance  Film  Festival,  Meru  is  an  incredibly  dramatic  adventure Â
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RNeSU  Committee  Chair  Dick  White  is  run- (Continued  from  Page  1) DUHD GLVWULFWÂśV SURSRVDO IRU XQLÂżHG ning  for  the  one-Âyear  Brandon  seat. school  governance.  Tierney  O’Meara  is  running  for  Nevertheless,  the  AOE  approval  one  of  the  four  at-Âlarge  seats. of  the  consolidation  plan  at  a  hearing  LEICESTER last  Tuesday  was  welcome  news. Current  OV  Board  and  RNeSU  “This  plan  will  allow  the  towns  Negotiations  Committee  member  to  bring  in  what  works  best  for  each  Angela  Oullette  is  running  for  the  of  us,  add  opportunities,  such  as  el- one-Âyear  Leicester  seat. ementary  school  choice,  and  share  a  Greg  Bernhardt  is  running  for  the  wider  tax  base  while  accessing  the  one  of  the  four  at-Âlarge  OVUU  Board  tax  incentives  and  keeping  small  seats. schools  grants,â€?  RNeSU  Superinten- WHITING dent  Jeanne  Collins  told  VTDigger. &XUUHQW 29 )LQDQFH &RPPLWWHH org. member,  RNeSU  Board  member  Residents  of  Brandon,  Goshen,  and  Negotiations  Committee  mem- Leicester,  Whiting,  ber  Ellen  Kurrelmeyer  Sudbury  and  Pittsford  is  running  for  the  two- “This plan on  Jan.  19  will  vote  year  Whiting  seat  on  on  whether  to  pursue  will allow the the  OVUU  Board.  So  is  that  consolidation.  If  towns to bring RNeSU  Executive  Com- approved  the  measure,  in what works mittee  Chair  and  Whit- WKH 2WWHU 9DOOH\ 8QLÂżHG best for each ing  School  Board  Chair  Union  School  District  of us, add Becky  Bertrand. would  be  created  SUDBURY serving  pre-ÂK  through  opportunities, Sudbury  and  RNeSU  12th  grade,  where  each  such as Board  member  Lau- town  would  keep  its  elementary rie  Bertrand  is  running  own  elementary  school. school choice, for  the  three-Âyear  Sud- Elsewhere  in  RNe- and share bury  seat  on  the  OVUU  SU,  if  Mendon  and  Board.  Linda  Kokinis  is  a wider tax Chittenden  voters  ap- running  for  one  of  the  prove  their  measure,  base while four  at-Âlarge  positions. they  would  create  the  accessing the MENDON %DUVWRZ 8QLÂżHG 8QLRQ tax incentives Mendon  School  Board  School  District,  cover- and keeping Chair  Michelle  Erickson  ing  pre-ÂK  through  12th  small schools is  running  for  one  of  the  grade.  The  new  district  four  at-Âlarge  seats. would  operate  the  Bar- grants.â€? Mendon  School  — RNeSU Board  member  and  stow  pre-ÂK  through  Superintendent RNeSU  Executive  Com- 8th  grade  with  tuition  Jeanne Collins mittee  member  Erica  choice  for  students  in  told VTDigger.org. McLaughlin  is  running  grades  9-Â12. If  the  measures  are  for  the  three-Âyear  Men- approved  on  Jan.  19,  a  new  RNeSU  don  seat  on  the  OVUU  Board. “Super  Boardâ€?  will  be  voted  in,  as  CHITTENDEN well. Chittenden  School  Board  and  The  deadline  to  submit  petitions  to  RNeSU  Board  member  Debra  Sin- run  for  the  proposed  OVUU  Board  giser  is  running  for  the  three-Âyear  was  last  Monday,  and  every  town  has  Chittenden  seat. at  least  one  candidate. PITTSFORD The  new  OVUU  Board  will  be  a  Current  Lothrop  School  Board  13-Âmember  body  broken  down  as  Chair  Bonnie  Bourne  is  running  for  follows: the  two-Âyear  Pittsford  seat  on  the  ‡ 2QH PHPEHU HDFK IURP *RVKHQ OVUU  Board,  and  current  Lothrop  Leicester,  Whiting  and  Sudbury. Board  and  RNeSU  Executive  Com- ‡ 7ZR PHPEHUV IURP 3LWWVIRUG mittee  member  Sue  Markowski  is  ‡ 7KUHH PHPEHUV IURP %UDQGRQ running  for  the  three-Âyear  Pittsford  ‡ )RXU DW ODUJH PHPEHUV IURP DQ\ seat. of  the  six  towns. Otter  Valley  School  Board  Chair  The  following  people  will  stand  for  and  RNeSU  Negotiations  Committee  election  on  Jan.  19  to  boards  under  Chair  Jim  Rademacher  is  running  for  the  new  consolidated  district,  should  one  of  the  four  at-Âlarge  OVUU  seats,  it  is  approved: as  is  Michelle  LaDuke  Rawls. BRANDON The  goal  of  the  separating  consoli- Current  Neshobe  School  Board  dation  and  new  board  election  from  Chair  Lisa  Kenyon  and  Neshobe  the  Town  Meeting  Day  votes  is  to  Board  member  Mike  Lufkin  are  both  simplify  a  complex  process.  If  ap- running  for  a  three-Âyear  Brandon  seat  proved,  then  the  new  OVUU  budget  on  the  OVUU  Board. would  be  the  only  question  on  the  Current  Neshobe  School  Board  Town  Meeting  ballot,  with  the  new  member  Debbie  Boyce  is  running  board  already  elected. for  the  two-Âyear  Brandon  seat,  and  Editor’s  note:  VTDigger.org  con- current  Rutland  Northeast  Executive  tributed  to  this  story.
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Otter Valley Union High School proudly names Jonna Keith as its Student of the Week. Jonna lives in Pittsford with her parents, Jon and Monica Keith. Her two older brothers live out of state. Jonna has earned excellence in biology, French, and global studies (grade 9); advanced American history and French (grade 10); and advanced American studies (11). In 11th grade she received the Wellesley College Book Award and was inducted into the National Honor Society. This year, she was named an AP Scholar. She is currently taking AP Chemistry, AP Literature, and AP European History. She has been on the Scholars’ Roll every marking period of high school. Jonna was involved in Nordic skiing in grades 9-11. She has been on the tennis team since the 10th grade and was captain last year. She has been involved in Walking Stick Theatre since the seventh grade and currently serves as vice president. She was Cinderella in the fall musical and is now directing a one-act that she wrote. She has on the student council since 10th grade and currently serves Jonna  Keith as the president. She has been the treasurer of her class since 10th O.V.U.H.S. grade. She is also a member of the jazz band. She is also a student representative to the OVUHS School Board. During the summer Jonna works as a lifeguard at the Pittsford Recreation Center. She volunteered at Rutland Regional Medical Center in grades 10 and 11 and does volunteer work at St. Alphonsus Church in Pittsford. In 10th grade, she attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference and met their challenge 100-plus hours of community service in a year, for which she received the President’s Volunteer Service Bronze Award. Outside of school, Jonna enjoys theater and musical activities. She also enjoys writing, alpine skiing and swimming. Jonna says of high school, “I have learned that opportunities are everywhere, you just have to look for them.� Her advice to other students: “Get involved and enjoy what you do.� Mr. Dwyer calls Jonna “a student whose positive demeanor and enthusiasm are contagious,� and Mrs. Roberts says, “Jonna is kind, compassionate, helpful and extremely hardworking.� While Jonna has not yet decided where she will attend college, everyone at Otter Valley knows she will do well wherever she ends up. Congratulations, Jonna!
Mount Abraham Union High School congratulates Fiona DeWitt on being named its Student of the Week. Fiona lives in Bristol with her parents, Doug and Dana DeWitt, and her brother, Ethan, who is in eighth grade. Fiona has been on the honor roll for all years of high school, despite taking advanced placement (AP) classes for the past two years. She has explored independent studies as well, teaching herself Norwegian. Fiona played on the soccer team in ninth and 10th grade, and participated in rowing this year. She has been a member of Sweet Beats/Transition (school a cappella group) since her sophomore year and has performed around the state with this group. Additionally, she has been a member of the Vermont International Awareness club for the past two years, and is currently the vice president. Fiona has volunteered at the local library stocking books and helping with the children’s activity days. She also babysits and pet Fiona  DeWitt sits. Last summer she worked at the local ice cream shop in Bristol, M.A.U.H.S. ZKLFK ZDV KHU Ă€ UVW MRE ZLWK D UHJXODU SD\FKHFN )LRQD KDV D JUHDW SDVVLRQ DQG ORYH IRU Ă€ OP 6KH HQMR\V PDNLQJ VKRUW Ă€ OPV ZLWK KHU IULHQGV DQG IDPLO\ DQG VKH ZDWFKHV as many movies as she can in her free time. She also loves hiking and camping, and seeks every opportunity she can to explore. Of high school, Fiona says, “I’ve learned to let some things go and that the most important goal of your learning should be that you learned something, not necessarily that you get an A.â€? She says, “My personal philosophy is to actively pursue what you enjoy and not to worry about the ideas others have for your future.â€? Her advice for other students: “Remain vigilant, for velociraptors attack from the side.â€? $IWHU KLJK VFKRRO )LRQD SODQV WR JR WR VWXG\ Ă€ OP RU ODQJXDJH LQ FROOHJH DQG VWXG\ DEURDG LQ 1RUZD\ AP U.S. history teacher Tom Learmonth says “Fiona is the full package — grace, wit, charm, wisdom. Musical, artistic, a powerful synthetic thinker with great insight; and great taste in movies!â€? The Mount Abe community wishes Fiona good luck in her future. (Or, as they might say in Norwegian, “Lykke til!â€?)
Otter Valley Students of the week receive a gift certificate from the Book & Leaf Bookstore. Mt. Abe Students of the Week receive a free pizza from Cubbers. Students of the Week from ALL area high schools will receive a gift certificate from Vermont Book Shop. Students of the Week are chosen by school teachers and administration.
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Fourth-Âquarter  surge  pivotal  in  2WWHUVÂś ÂżUVW ZLQ By  ANDY  KIRKALDY BRANDON  —  Early  last  week,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  girls’  basketball  Coach  Steve  Keith  watched  his  team  lose  in  heartbreak- ing  fashion  at  Middlebury  and  fall  to  0-Â3  despite  being  competitive  in  every  game.  Keith  said  his  hardworking  team  deserved  a  win.  On  Thursday  at  home  vs.  a  Mount  Abraham  team  that  had  been  an  OV  nemesis,  the  Otters  earned  that  vic- tory,  35-Â33,  by  scoring  nine  unan- swered  fourth-Âquarter  points  to  take  a  seven-Âpoint  lead  before  surviving  a  late  Eagle  rally. Senior  OV  forward  and  four-Âyear  veteran  Amy  Jones,  who  scored  a  team-Âhigh  14  points  and  sparked  OV  on  the  boards,  said  that  9-Â0  run  might  prove  to  be  pivotal  for  the  Ot- ters’  season  as  well  as  Thursday’s  game.  “We’ve  come  so  close  and  worked  so  hard.  And  to  have  it  pay  off  today,  it  was  a  turning  point  for  us,â€?  Jones  said.  “I  think  just  getting  over  this  hump  to  win  we’re  just  going  to  go  rolling.â€? The  OV  surge  came  in  response  to  an  Eagle  7-Â0  run  that  spanned  the  third  and  fourth  quarters  and  erased  OV’s  24-Â19  lead.  Eagle  sophomore  Emma  Carter  (14  points,  nine  re- ERXQGV VFRUHG ÂżYH SRLQWV LQ WKDW surge.  The  run  coincided  with  a  ¿YH PLQXWH 29 VFRUHOHVV VWUHWFK LQ ZKLFK WKH (DJOHVÂś IXOOFRXUW SUHVV Âż- nally  began  to  take  a  toll  on  the  Ot- ters,  who  committed  eight  of  their  16  turnovers  in  the  third  period.  Keith  said  the  Otters’  ability  to  bounce  back  from  adversity  on  Thursday  bodes  well  for  his  team.   “The  biggest  thing  is  it  gives  the  NLGV WKH FRQÂżGHQFH WKDW HYHQ LI we’re  down,  it’s  not  over,â€?  Keith  said.  “We’ve  preached  that  and  preached  that,  but  you  have  to  have  it  happen  once  to  have  it  sink  in.â€? On  the  other  side,  Eagle  Coach  &RQQLH /D5RVH ÂżHOGHG D \RXQJ lineup:  Senior  guard  Jessie  McK- ean  (four  points,  four  assists,  six  rebounds,  four  steals)  was  joined  by Â
EAGLE  SOPHOMORE  EMMA  Carter  tries  to  navigate  the  ball  around  Otter  Valley  senior  forward  Amy  Jones  during  Thursday’s  game  in  Brandon.  These  two  players  scored  14  points  apiece  in  the  35-Â33  OV  win. Brandon  Reporter  photo/Lee  J.  Kahrs
Carter  and  two  other  sophomores,  JXDUGV $EE\ 0DQVÂżHOG DQG (PPD LaRose,  and  freshman  forward  Jalen  Cook  (nine  points  and  four  boards).  LaRose  said  while  the  Eagles  did  good  things  on  Thursday,  the  inex- perience  also  cropped  up.  “We’re  going  to  do  young  things  at  times,  and  we  did  some  of  them  tonight.  We’d  make  a  good  play,  VWHDO WKH EDOO GHĂ€HFW D SDVV DQG then  get  it,  and  then  turn  around  and  throw  it  way,â€?  she  said.  “We’ve  got  to  learn  to  value  every  possession.â€? The  Eagles  took  a  9-Â6  lead  after  one  period  by  closing  the  quarter  on  a  7-Â0  run  while  OV  went  scoreless  for  4:30.  Cook  scored  all  seven  of Â
those  points,  two  on  clever  assists  from  Carter  —  although  Carter,  the  Eagles’  leading  scorer,  was  well- contained  by  OV’s  man-Âto-Âman  defense,  with  senior  defensive  spe- cialist  Maia  Edmunds  drawing  the  assignment.  “Jalen  Cook  really  kicked  us  off  to  a  strong  start,  and  she’s  going  to  play  a  lot  of  minutes,â€?  LaRose  said. %XW WKH (DJOHV VWUXJJOHG WR ÂżQG the  mark  in  the  second  quarter,  get- ting  only  a  Carter  three-Âpoint  play  and  a  McKean  jumper.  OV  took  a  10-Â9  lead  when  Gabby  Poalino  as- sisted  a  jumper  by  freshman  Julia  Lee,  and  a  late  Jones  hoop  snapped  a  14-Â14  tie  and  put  OV  on  top  at  the Â
break.  With  the  press  becoming  effec- tive,  points  from  Cook,  Carter  and  0DQVÂżHOG ZLWK RQO\ D -RQHV KRRS DW the  other  end  made  it  19-Â18,  Eagles,  at  6:04  of  the  third.  While  the  Ea- gles  went  cold,  a  Jones  putback  and  jumper  and  a  Lee  jumper  put  OV  on  top,  24-Â19,  at  3:10.  Then  the  Eagles  ratcheted  up  the  pressure  and  got  a  Carter  jumper  and  free  throw  before  the  quarter  ended,  and  it  was  24-Â22  entering  the  fourth. In  a  rebound  battle  under  the  OV  hoop  to  open  the  fourth,  McKean  came  up  with  the  ball  and  laid  it  in,  and  at  6:34  Carter  hit  two  free  throws  (See  Girls’  hoops,  Page  21)
Tigers lone winner in boys’ hoops ADDISON  COUNTY  —  Middle- EXU\ SRVWHG LWV ÂżUVW ZLQ WR KLJKOLJKW local  boys’  basketball  play  late  last  week.  In  other  action,  Vergennes,  Ot- ter  Valley  and  Mount  Abraham  all  came  up  short. TIGERS MUHS  broke  into  the  win  column  and  avenged  an  earlier  defeat  by  topping  visiting  Burr  &  Burton  on  Thursday,  62-Â47.  The  victory  was  the  ¿UVW RI QHZ FRDFK .\OH /XVVLHUÂśV YDU- sity  career. The  Bulldogs  led  at  the  half,  but  the  Tigers  took  charge  after  the  break,  when  Jonathan  Fitzcharles  tal- lied  12  of  his  17  points  and  MUHS  sank  20  of  28  free  throws  to  seal  the  win.  Jack  Hounchell  (13  points),  Ryan  Miller  (11),  and  Nick  Holmes  DOVR VFRUHG LQ GRXEOH ÂżJXUHV DV MUHS  improved  to  1-Â4  heading  into  a  layoff  —  the  Tigers’  next  game  comes  on  Dec.  29  at  St.  Albans.   COMMODORES On  Friday,  host  Mill  River  (3-Â2)  outscored  the  Commodores,  23-Â17,  in  the  fourth  quarter  to  claim  a  55-Â50  victory.  VUHS  took  its  biggest  lead  of  the  game  late  in  the  third,  33-Â29,  but  could  not  hang  on  as  the  Minutemen  PDGH RI IUHH WKURZV LQ WKH ÂżQDO eight  minutes.  Mike  Morgan  (23)  and  Dylan  Shelvey  (19)  combined  for  42  MRU  points.  Adam  Gill  scored  22  for  VUHS,  and  Josh  Dam  chipped  in  11.  The  Commodores  dropped  to  1-Â5  heading  into  a  Monday  home  game  vs.  Burr  &  Burton.  OTTERS On  Thursday,  the  Otters  fell  to  Mount  St.  Joseph,  72-Â70,  in  a  see-Âsaw  game  in  the  opening  round  of  Proc- (See  Boys’  BB,  Page  21)
ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 12/16  St.  Albans  vs.  MUHS  .....................6-Â2 1RUWKÂżHOG YV 08+6  ......................3-Â0 Boys’ Hockey 08+6 YV +DUWIRUG  ........................5-Â3 Boys’ Basketball 12/17  MUHS  vs.  Burr  &  Burton  ............62-Â47 5DQGROSK YV 0W $EH  ................53-Â33 12/17  MSJ  vs.  OV  ................................72-Â70 7ZLQ 9DOOH\ YV 29  .....................42-Â33 0LOO 5LYHU YV 98+6  ...................55-Â50 Girls’ Basketball 29 YV 0W $EH  ...........................35-Â33
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Girls’  hoops (Continued  from  Page  20) to  give  the  Eagles  a  26-Â24  lead.  Then  the  Otters  righted  the  ship,  in  part  thanks  to  junior  Courtney  Bushey.  The  Eagles’  zone  as  well  as  their  press  had  frustrated  OV,  but  Bushey  found  a  couple  openings.  At  5:53  she  took  a  pass  from  the  right  across  the  top  of  the  ]RQH DQG GURYH KDUG WR WKH KRRS ÂżQ- ished  with  her  left  hand,  drew  the  foul  and  hit  the  free  throw  to  put  OV  back  on  top.  On  the  next  trip,  Bushey  worked  the  ball  to  Poalino  on  the  right  baseline  for  an  open  jumper  that  the  sopho- more  swished.  At  4:20,  Poalino  (seven  points,  strong  rebounding)  drove  for  two  more,  and  at  2:10,  Sophia  Bloom- HU ÂżYH SRLQWV DOVR DWWDFNHG WKH EDV- ket,  and  the  lead  was  33-Â26. Keith  said  Bushey  also  helped  the  Otters  break  the  press.  “Courtney  came  in  and  did  a  hell  of  a  job,â€?  Keith  said.  “She  understood  where  to  feed  the  ball  and  where  the  open  spot  was  going  to  be.â€? But  the  Eagles  were  not  done,  and  the  Otters  made  just  two  of  seven  free  WKURZV LQ WKH ÂżQDO PLQXWH $W Carter  hit  two  free  throws,  and  Eagle  senior  Dani  Forand  swished  a  pair  of  VKRWV LQ WKH ÂżQDO D ORQJ WZR DQG a  three-Âpointer.  The  trey  came  at  0:15  and  made  it  35-Â33.  OV  missed  two  free  throws  at  0:7.9,  and  the  Eagles  grabbed  the  re- bound  and  called  time  at  0:5.1.  They  tried  a  long  pass  to  Carter,  but  Poalino  knocked  it  out  of  bounds  at  halfcourt  with  three  seconds  to  go,  and  the  Ea- JOHVÂś ÂżQDO GHVSHUDWLRQ KHDYH PLVVHG LaRose  said  the  Eagles  still  have  WKLQJV WR VRUW RXW EXW LV FRQÂżGHQW KHU young  team  will  improve  as  the  season  progresses. Â
EMMA  CARTER  MAKES  a  move  toward  the  basket  in  the  Otter  Val- ley  gym  last  Thursday,  but  she  is  well  guarded.  OV  pulled  out  the  win,  35-Â33. Brandon  Reporter  photo/Lee  J.  Kahrs
“We’re  young,  we’re  struggling,â€?  she  said.  “But  I  think  we’re  getting  better.â€? Keith  said  the  result  shows  his  team’s  determination  and  its  system  is  paying  dividends.  “It  means  what  we’ve  been  doing  is  starting  to  work,â€?  Keith  said.   Jones  said  after  the  Otters  fell  be-Â
hind  early  in  the  fourth,  they  were  determined  not  to  accept  another  close  loss.  “We  just  knew  we  had  a  little  some- thing  extra  in  us  to  give.  We’re  at  home,  we  were  just  going  to  push  until  we  won.  We  weren’t  going  to  let  them  beat  us,�  Jones  said.  “It  wasn’t  going  to  be  another  game  like  the  past.�
($*/( *8$5' $%%< 0DQV¿HOG GULYHV WRZDUG WKH EDVNHW GXULQJ Thursday’s  game,  but  Otter  junior  Sophia  Bloomer  reaches  in  to  get  a  hand  on  the  ball. Brandon  Reporter  photo/Lee  J.  Kahrs
Schedule
Boys’  BB  (Continued  from  Page  20) tor’s  four-Âteam  holiday  tournament.  OV  led  after  one,  27-Â12;Íž  MSJ  roared  back  to  lead  at  the  half,  42-Â39;Íž  OV  led  after  three,  58-Â53,  and  still  led  midway  through  the  fourth,  64-Â60,  before  the  Mounties  fought  back  for  the  win.    Jelani  Williams  led  four  Mounties  LQ GRXEOH ÂżJXUHV ZLWK SRLQWV DQG Barryn  Shark  stole  an  OV  inbounds  pass  with  11  seconds  to  go  and  OV  down  by  71-Â70.  Derek  Aines  sank  six  three- pointers  and  scored  28  points,  while  Dylan  Mackie  added  12,  followed  by  Kai  Norwood  with  nine  and  Ty- ler  Peterson  with  eight.      In  Friday’s  consolation  game,  Twin  Valley  improved  to  3-Â2  by  us- ing  strong  defense  in  a  42-Â33  win  over  the  Otters.  Aines  scored  seven  for  OV,  which  fell  to  2-Â3.  MSJ  edged  Proctor  for  the  tourney  title.  EAGLES On  Thursday,  visiting  Randolph  topped  the  Eagles  for  the  second  time  this  winter,  this  time  by  53-Â33.  Nathan  Gray  scored  a  game-Âhigh  14  for  the  3-Â3  Ghosts,  while  Jack  Wil- lis  led  the  0-Â6  Eagles  with  11  points. Â
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 12/22  MUHS  at  Saranac  Lake  .......6:15  p.m. Boys’ Hockey 12/21  MUHS  at  Lake  Placid  ...............6  p.m. 12/23  MUHS  at  Rutland  .................6:15  p.m. Boys’ Basketball 12/21  Mill  River  at  OV  .........................7  p.m. 12/21  Burr  &  Burton  at  VUHS  .............7  p.m. 12/22  Mt.  Abe  at  Winooski  ..................7  p.m. 12/23  VUHS  at  Fairfax  ........................7  p.m. 12/23  OV  at  Brattleboro  ......................7  p.m. Girls’ Basketball 12/21  OV  at  Proctor  ............................7  p.m. 12/22  Mill  River  at  MUHS  ...................7  p.m. 12/23  Montpelier  at  VUHS  ..................7  p.m. 12/23  MT.  Abe  at  FH  Tourney  ................TBA Gymnastics 12/23  MUHS  at  S.  Burlington  .............4  p.m. Spectators  are  advised  to  consult  school  websites  for  the  latest  schedule  updates. Â
Big  sendoff ALMOST  SIX  DOZEN  of  Carolyn  LaRose’s  friends  and  co-Âworkers,  many  of  them  pictured  here  and  many  of  them  employees  of  the  Middlebury  College  Athletic  Department,  gathered  at  American  Flat- bread  in  Middlebury  on  Dec.  15  at  her  retirement  party.  LaRose  will  soon  step  down  after  more  than  25  years  as  an  administrative  associate  in  the  college’s  athletics  communication  department,  and  before  then  worked  eight  years  in  other  posts  for  the  school.  LaRose  may  be  found  in  the  photo  under  the  left  corner  of  the  window;Íž  to  her  right  with  the  light  shirt  is  her  husband,  David.    Photo  Courtesy  of  Brad  Nadeau
CONTACT GOV. SHUMLIN Governor Peter Shumlin 9W RQO\ ‡ 109  State  Street,  Pavillion Montpelier,  Vermont  05609-Â0101 www.vermont.gov/governor
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MUHS  girls’  hockey  falls  on  the  road
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Vergennes  winter  parking  ban  in  effect  for  season VERGENNES  —  The  City  of  Vergennes  Winter  Parking  Ban  is  now  in  effect. From  Dec.  1  through  March  31,  vehicles  parked  on  city  streets  between  the  hours  of  2  a.m.  and  6:30  a.m.  will  be  ticketed.  If  there  are  inclement  weather  conditions  requiring  plowing  of  snow  or  additional  snow/ ice  removal  operations,  and  a  vehicle  is  parked  on  city  streets Â
between  2  and  6:30  a.m.,  the  vehicle  will  be  ticketed  and  towed.  “Your  vehicle  will  not  be  released  until  the  towing  fee  is  paid  to  the  towing  company,�  city  police  Chief  George  Merkel  said.  “The  Vergennes  Public  Works  Department  and  the  Vergennes  Police  Department  appreciate  your  cooperation.  “Have  a  happy  and  safe  holi- day  season,�  he  added.
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SPOTLIGHT ON VERGENNES Notes of appreciation Vergennes  Food  Shelf  thanks  Lions  and  all  who  helped
Gingerbread  joy BELLA  GLYNN,  5,  of  Vergennes  shows  off  the  gingerbread  house  she  made  at  Evergreen  Preschool’s  annual  Gingerbread  Party.
VERGENNES  —  In  this  season  of  sharing,  the  Vergennes  Community  Food  Shelf  has  many  to  thank  for  helping  keep  the  shelves  stocked  and  hundreds  of  Addison  County  larders  supplied.  This  past  year  alone  close  to  1,300  people,  old  and  young,  came  through  our  doors  for  meat,  milk,  eggs,  bread  and  so  much  more.  They  represented  almost  500  households  and  6,600  visits  from  25  Addison  County  towns.  Volunteers  from  St.  Peter’s  Catholic  Church,  St.  Paul’s  Episcopal  Church,  the  Vergennes  Methodist  Church,  the  New  Haven  Christian  Reformed  Church  and  our  own  church  members  at  the  Congregational  Church  of  Vergennes  keep  the  lines  moving  every  Tuesday,  Thursday  and  Saturday. November  and  December  are  especially  hectic.  This  year  we  coordinated  with  the  Vergennes  Lions  Club  to  provide  local Â
families  with  28  baskets  of  Thanksgiving  fixin’s.  The  club  did  the  lion’s  share  though.  We  just  gave  them  the  list  and  cans  of  pumpkin  and  cranberry  sauce.  Thank  you,  Lions!  The  Vergennes  Rotary  Club  also  brought  us  more  than  two  dozen  turkeys,  and  one  very  special  donation  of  21  turkeys  came  personally  from  Jerry  Niksa,  who  each  year  supplies  us  with  birds  for  roasting.  His  gift  of  fowl  was  matched  by  the  Vergennes  Shaw’s.  Thanks  to  this  amazing  generosity,  we  now  have  enough  turkeys  (67  at  last  count)  to  give  out  for  Christmas. The  thank  you  list  gets  longer  every  year.   Hannaford  and  Shaw’s  have  provided  unsold  frozen  deli  meats,  outdated  bread  and  a  fridge  full  of  desserts.  The  Halloween  cakes  were  especially  memorable. This  year  we  needed  another  freezer  to  hold  all  the  largesse, Â
and  WOW  Toys  came  through  with  a  new  Kenmore.  They  also  donate  dollars,  along  with  count- less  individuals,  the  Lions  and  Rotary  clubs,  local  churches  and  schools.  The  generosity  is  overwhelming.  Bags  of  nonper- ishable  food  come  to  us  from  all  over  the  community,  and  all  summer  and  fall  veggies  and  crates  of  apples  from  local  grow- ers  and  backyard  gardens  fill  our  coffers. We  who  work  at  the  Food  Shelf,  including  director  Many  Ann  Castimore,   THANK  ALL  WHO  CONTRIBUTE  —  food  and  funds  —  to  our  community  in  need.  Also,  we  hear  many  “thank  yous�  from  those  who  come  in  to  pass  on  to  you. Speaking  of  needs:  Toiletries  (toilet  paper,  shampoo,  tooth  brushes,  soap,  etc.)  and  soups  are  in  demand  every  month.  Jeanne  Peters Ferrisburgh
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Oyster  mushrooms:  delicious,  deadly  to  prey By  RACHEL  SARGENT The  oyster  mushroom:  delicious,  frequently  spotted  on  veggie  pizzas,  and  predatory.  That’s  right.  The  hy- phae  of  many  fungi,  including  the  oyster  mushroom,  attack  and  para- lyze  prey.  Then,  as  R.  Greg  Thorn  of  Western  University  enthusiastically  described,  the  fungi  “grow  down  their  throats  and  digest  them  from  the  inside.â€?  Oyster  mushrooms  live  in  the  trunks  of  dead  or  dying  hardwoods. Â
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Holiday Religious Services ADDISON  COUNTY  —  Sev- eral  Addison  County-Âarea  churches  have  set  their  schedules  for  special  Christmas  events  and  services.  BRANDON St.  Thomas  &  Grace  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  6  p.m.  at  Grace  Church  in  Forest  Dale. Our  Lady  of  Good  Help  (St.  Mary’s)  will  hold  Christmas  Eve  Masses  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  and  7  p.m.,  and  a  Christmas  Day  Mass  on  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.  There  will  be  a  New  Year’s  Eve  Mass  on  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  at  5  p.m.  and  on  New  Year’s  Day,  Fri- day,  Jan.  1,  at  10  a.m. BRISTOL The  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bris- tol  will  hold  its  traditional  Christ- mas  Eve  family  candle-Âlighting  service  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  There  will  be  readings,  carols  and  special  music. St.  Ambrose  Roman  Catholic  Church  on  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  children’s  Liturgy  on  Thurs- day,  Dec.  24,  at  5:15  p.m.,  and  a  Mass  with  Senior  Choir  at  9  p.m.  A  New  Year’s  Eve  Mass  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  Dec.  31,  at  5  p.m. The  Bristol  Christian  Fellowship  planned  to  celebrate  Christmas  at  its  regular  Sunday  worship  service  on  Dec.  20  at  9  a.m. CHARLOTTE Christmas  Eve,  The  Charlotte  Congregational  Church  will  have  a  family  service  at  4:30  p.m.  and  a  traditional  candlelight  service  at  7  p.m. Our  Lady  of  Mount  Carmel  Ro- man  Catholic  Church  will  hold  Christmas  Eve  Masses  on  Thurs- day,  Dec.  24,  in  several  locations:  at  4  p.m.  at  the  Old  Lantern,  at  7  p.m.  at  St.  Jude,  and  at  10  p.m.  at  Our  Lady  of  Mount  Carmel.  Christmas  Day  Mass  will  be  held  on  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.  at  St.  Jude.  New  Year’s  Eve  Mass  will  be  held  on Â
Thursday,  Dec.  31,  at  4  p.m.  at  St.  Jude.  And  a  New  Year’s  Day  Mass  will  be  held  on  Friday,  Jan.  1,  at  10  a.m.  at  OLMC. EAST  MIDDLEBURY The  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  of  lessons  and  carols  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  5:30  p.m. FERRISBURGH The  Ferrisburgh  United  Meth- odist  Church  (“The  Little  Brown  Church�)  will  hold  a  service  of  candlelight  lessons  and  carols  on  Christmas  Eve,  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  5  p.m.  The  service  will  include  special  music  and  a  birthday  cake  for  Jesus. FOREST  DALE St.  Thomas  &  Grace  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  6  p.m.  at  Grace  Church  in  Forest  Dale. HANCOCK/GRANVILLE The  Community  Church  of  Han- cock  and  Granville  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  6:30  p.m. LINCOLN The  United  Church  of  Lincoln  will  hold  three  candlelight  Christ- mas  Eve  services  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24:  a  6:30  p.m.  service  with  children’s  pageant,  an  8:30  p.m.  traditional  service  with  message,  and  an  11:30  p.m.  service  with  car- ols,  readings  and  Communion. MIDDLEBURY The  Middlebury  United  Meth- odist  Church  will  hold  a  Longest  Night/Blue  Christmas  service  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  22,  at  7  p.m.  A  Christmas  Eve  service  of  candlelit  lessons  and  carols  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m. St.  Mary’s  Catholic  Church  in  Middlebury  will  hold  Christmas  Eve  Masses  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  and  9  p.m.  A  Christmas  Day  Mass  is  on  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  9  a.m.
The  Congregational  Church  of  Middlebury  will  hold  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.  and  7:30  p.m.  Both  will  include  the  lighting  of  candles.  There  will  be  an  informal  Christ- mas  worship  service  on  Christmas  Day,  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m. Memorial  Baptist  Church  in  Middlebury  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve,  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  there  will  be  a  candle-Âlighting  service  with  carol  singing,  special  music  and  visual  presentation.  There  will  be  a  brief,  “come-Âas-Âyou-Âareâ€?  morning  service  on  Christmas  Day,  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m. St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  pag- eant  and  Communion  service  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.;Íž  and  a  Christmas  Eve  service  with  cho- ral  music  at  10  p.m.,  followed  by  Communion  at  10:30  p.m.  The  Christmas  Day  service  will  take  place  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m.  On  Saturday,  Dec.  26,  at  10  a.m.,  volunteers  will  gather  for  a  St.  Stephen’s  Day/Boxing  Day  cel- ebration,  boxing  up  food  to  be  delivered  to  families  who  may  be  challenged  by  the  two-Âweek  school  holiday;Íž  brunch  will  be  provided.  And  on  Sunday,  Dec.  27,  there  will  be  a  Holy  Communion  service  at  8  a.m.  and  a  Lessons  &  Carols  Com- munion  service  at  10:30  a.m.  The  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society  will  hold  two  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Thurs- day,  Dec.  24,  both  ending  with  can- dle  lighting  and  the  singing  of  “Si- lent  Nightâ€?:  at  5  p.m.  a  Christmas  Celebration  for  all  ages,  including  a  no-Ârehearsal  Christmas  pageant,  with  carols  and  youth  choir;Íž  and  at  7:30  p.m.  a  service  titled  “The  Christmas  Story,  Past  and  Present,â€?  with  readings,  carols,  the  CVUUS  choir,  guest  musicians,  gospel  mu- sic  from  François  Clemmons,  and  Rev.  Barnaby  Feder’s  homily  on Â
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what  Christians  and  non-Âbelievers  alike  are  called  to  celebrate.  Com- munity  carol  singing  at  7:15. NEW  HAVEN  New  Haven  Congregational  Church  invites  all  to  their  Christ- mas  Eve  candlelight  service  Thurs- day,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m. NORTH  FERRISBURGH The  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist  Church  will  offer  two  Christmas  Eve  services  on  Thurs- day,  Dec.  24:  at  5  p.m.,  a  45-Âminute  family-Âfriendly  service  with  candle  lighting  aimed  at  young  children  (birth  through  sixth  grade);Íž  and  at  7:30  p.m.  an  hour-Âlong  traditional  service  with  carols,  sermon  and  candle  lighting. SALISBURY The  Salisbury  Congregational  UCC  Church  will  hold  its  annual  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  service  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  There  will  be  no  service  on  Sunday,  Dec.  27. SHOREHAM The  Shoreham  Congregational  Church  will  hold  traditional  Christ- mas  Eve  candlelight  service  with  carols,  readings  and  a  performance  by  the  Shoreham  Ecumenical  Choir  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  5  p.m.  SOUTH  STARKSBORO The  Jerusalem  Gathering  will Â
hold  a  Christmas  Eve  service  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m.  in  the  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse  behind  the  Jerusalem  Store,  just  off  Route  17. VERGENNES St.  Paul’s  Episcopal  Church  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  23,  at  10:30  a.m.,  will  host  a  morning  prayer  at  Ver- gennes  Residential  Care  Home.  On  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  the  church  will  hold  its  Christmas  Eve  Holy  Eucha- rist,  Rite  II,  at  4  p.m. St.  Peter’s  Church  will  hold  a  Christmas  Eve  children’s  Mass  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  4  p.m.  and  a  Christmas  Day  Mass  on  Friday,  Dec.  25,  at  10  a.m. Vergennes  United  Methodist  Church  will  hold  a  Candlelight  Christmas  Service  of  Lessons  and  Carols  on  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  7  p.m. The  Vergennes  Congregational  Church  will  hold  two  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  services  on  Thurs- day,  Dec.  24:  a  4:30  p.m.  family  services,  and  a  7  p.m.  a  traditional  service.  Victory  Baptist  Church  will  host  a  Christmas  Eve  candlelight  service  Thursday,  Dec.  24,  at  6:30  p.m. To  submit  holiday  services  to  this  listing,  email  Jessie  at  jessier@ad- disonindependent.com.
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Local students named to Rice High School honor roll SOUTH  BURLINGTON  —  The  following  Addison  County  resi- dents  were  recognized  for  academic  DFKLHYHPHQW GXULQJ WKH ÂżUVW PDUNLQJ period  of  the  2015-Â2016  school  year  at  Rice  Memorial  High  School  in  South  Burlington: First  honors:  Caroline  Cutting  of  Ferrisburgh  and  Libby  O’Hara  of  Ferrisburgh. Second  honors:  Merle  Beach  of  Vergennes,  Caroline  Carrara  of  Cornwall,  Jonathan  Godaire  of  Fer- risburgh,  Chani  Krech  of  Monkton,  Liam  Peterson  of  North  Ferrisburgh,  Victoria  Peyser  of  Monkton,  Mary- ann  Pohlen  of  Middlebury,  Beatrice  Shlansky  of  Ferrisburgh  and  Jasper  Williams  of  Vergennes. Honorable  mention:  Rachael  Or- vis  of  Bristol. ADDISON COUNTY
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Katherine  Pouliot  of  Orwell  was  named  to  the  fall  2015  dean’s  list  at  Union  College. Pouliot  is  a  member  of  the  class  of  2016,  majoring  in  biology  and  psychology.
Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  honor  roll BRANDON  —  The  following  students  at  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  were  recognized  for  academic  achievement  during  the  second  mark- ing  period  of  the  2015-Â2016  academ- ic  year. GRADE  7 Principal’s  list:  Aidan  Blier,  Sarah  Calvin,  Ashley  Carrara,  Caleb  Chisa- more,  Joseph  Cijka,  Grace  Cole,  Grace  Coolidge,  Bradley  Danforth,  Chloe  Fuller,  Marie  Hudy,  Raychel  Kemp,  Mallory  Lufkin,  Jessica  Mal- bon,  Madilyn  Morgan,  Liam  Mur- phy,  Shannon  Oudman-ÂBlackwood,  Rhys  Pitner,  Mia  Politano,  Jadynn  Pope,  Anoushka  Pschorr,  McKenna  White  and  Elijah  Williams. Honor  Roll:  Cole  Blanchard,  Kassidy  Carvey,  Josie  Cone,  Bren- non  Crossmon,  Lane  Eddy,  Melody  Falker,  Dylan  Gaboriault,  Niya  Hall,  Elaina  Harte,  Tanner  Hayes,  Cole  Letourneau,  Sawyer  McCullough,  Karlton  McDonough,  Bonnie  Moore,  Kinsey  Moyer,  Carlie  Roorda,  Lucias  Sheldrick,  Jakob  Stevens,  Brianna  Stevens-ÂClark,  Rena  Taylor,  Parker  Todd  and  Jacob  Whitman. GRADE  8 Principal’s  List:  Livia  Bernhardt,  Caitlin  Bixby,  Lauryl  Blanchard,  Julia  Eastman,  Alia  Edmunds,  Isa-Â
bella  Falco,  Johan  Harding,  Mary  Kingsley,  Edward  Kopp,  Carolynn  Lafountaine,  Morgan  LaPorte,  Jor- dan  Lemieux,  Jocelyn  Noble,  Re- nee  O’Connell,  Ian  Ouellette,  Kati  Pelkey,  Shayla  Phillips,  Elinor  Ross,  Kirstin  Vanderbilt,  Olivia  White,  Na- than  Wilder  and  Phoebe  Wood. Honor  Roll:  Chrisma  Brenenstuhl,  Kiaria  Corbett,  Ashlynn  Depatie,  Evan  Diaz,  Emily  Doty,  Madison  French,  Bianca  Madrigal,  Alyza  McKeighan,  Stephanie  Palmer,  Saw- yer  Pierpoint,  Naya  Sanborn,  Samuel  Scholar,  Paul  Schultz,  Ingrid  Sher- win,  Kelsie  Sunhawk,  Logan  Trom- bley  and  Sophia  Walker.  GRADE  9 Scholars’  Roll:  Evelyn  Bart,  Josh- ua  Beayon,  Michael  Bedard,  Samuel  Buswell,  Ella  Chaney,  Nathan  Claes- sens,  Hayden  Gallo,  Clay  Hays,  Dylan  Mackie,  Sophie  Markowski,  Patrick  McKeighan,  Kathryn  Paynter  and  Ethan  Sulik-ÂDoty. Principal’s  List:  Nathan  Depatie,  Mickeen  Hogan,  Timothy  Kittler,  Brenna  McCullough  and  Aedan  Tay- lor. Honor  Roll:  Jack  Adams,  Meghan  Chaney,  Madison  Chicoine,  Collin  Elliott,  Joshua  Granger,  Nathaniel  Hudson,  Hayden  Hull,  Hunter  John-Â
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ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  SATURDAY:  Discussion  Meeting  9:00-Â10:00  AM  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Discussion  Meeting  10:00-Â11:00  AM.  Beginners’  Meeting  6:30-Â7:30  PM.  These  three  meetings  are  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  SUNDAY:  12  Step  Meeting  9:00-Â10:00  AM  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleasant  Street.  Discussion  Meeting  1:00-Â2:00  PM  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  Middlebury.
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ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  TUESDAYS:  12  Step  Meet- ings;Íž  Noon-Â1:00  PM.  AND  7:30-Â8:30  PM.  Both  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  in  The  Marbleworks,  Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  MIDDLEBURY  MEETINGS  WEDNESDAY:  Big  Book  Meeting  7:15-Â8:15  AM  is  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleas- ant  Street.  Discussion  Meeting  Noon-Â1:00  PM  at  The  Turning  Point  Center.
ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  VERGENNES  MEETINGS:  Sunday,  12  Step  Meeting  7:00-Â8:00  PM.  Friday,  Dis- cussion  Meeting  8:00-Â9:00  PM.  Both  held  at  St.  Paul’s  Church,  Park  St.  Tuesday,  Discussion  Meeting  7:00-Â8:00  ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  PM,  at  the  Congregational  NORTH  FERRISBURGH  Church,  Water  St. MEETINGS:  Sunday,  Daily  Reflections  Meeting  6:00-Â7:00  PM,  at  the  United  Methodist  ARE  YOU  BOTHERED  BY  Church,  Old  Hollow  Rd. SOMEONE’S  DRINKING?  Opening  Our  Hearts  Al-ÂAnon  Group  meets  each  Wednes- ALCOHOLICS  ANONYMOUS  day  at  7:30pm  at  the  Turning  RIPTON  MEETINGS:  Mon- Point  Center  in  the  Marble- day,  As  Bill  Sees  It  Meet- works  in  Middlebury.  Anony- ing  7:15-Â8:15  AM.  Thursday,  mous  and  confidential,  we  Grapevine  Meeting  6:00-Â7:00  share  our  experience,  strength  PM.  Both  held  at  Ripton  Fire- and  hope  to  solve  our  com- house,  Dugway  Rd. mon  problems.
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NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE- BURY:  Mondays,  6pm,  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  The  Marble  Works. MAKING  RECOVERY  EAS- IER  (MRE).  Wednesdays,  5:30-Â7:00  p.m.  at  the  Turn- ing  Point  Center.  This  will  be  a  facilitated  group  meeting  for  those  struggling  with  the  decision  to  attend  12-Âstep  programs.  It  will  be  limited  to  explaining  and  discussing  our  feelings  about  the  12-Âstep  programs  to  create  a  better  understanding  of  how  they  can  help  a  person  in  recovery  on  his/her  life’s  journey.  A  certificate  will  be  issued  at  the  end  of  all  the  sessions.  Please  bring  a  friend  in  recovery  who  is  also  contemplating  12-Âstep  programs.
NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE- BURY:  Fridays,  7:30pm,  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE- located  in  the  Marble  Works. BURY:  Sundays,  3:00  pm,  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  the  Marble  Works.
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NAR-ÂANON-  If  there  is  a  drug  problem  in  your  home  the  Nar-ÂAnon  Family  Group  may  be  able  to  help  you  solve  it.  Nar-ÂAnon  helps  the  family  of  the  user  attain  serenity  and  a  more  normal  home  life,  regardless  of  whether  or  not  he/she  has  stopped  using.  Anonymous  and  confidential.  THURSDAYS,  6-Â7pm  at  The  Turning  Point  Center-ÂMarble  Works,  Middlebury,  VT. OA  (OVEREATERS  ANONY- MOUS)  MEETS  on  Thursdays  at  6  PM.  Located  at  the  Turn- ing  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  228  Maple  St.  Middle- bury,  VT  (In  the  Marble  Works  Complex).
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OPIATE  OVERDOSE  RES- CUE  KITS  are  distributed  on  Wednesdays  from  9  am  until  12  pm  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  Middlebury,  VT.  A  short  training  is  required.   For  info  call  802-Â388-Â4249  or  802-Â683-Â5569  or  visit  www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.
BANKRUPTCY:  CALL  to  find  out  if  bankruptcy  can  help  you.  Kathleen  Walls,  Esq.  802-Â388-Â1156.
CASELLA  CONSTRUCTION  OF  MENDON,  Vt  is  seeking  self-Âmotivated,  qualified  em- ployees  to  join  our  Mainte- nance  Department.  Positions  include:  Maintenance  Pro- duction  Administrator,  Heavy  Duty  Mechanic,  Hydraulic  Technician.  Visit  our  website,  casellainc.com,  or  contact  Ashley  Hewes  (802-Â324-Â7378)  or  Ron  Quillia  (802-Â282-Â7099)  for  more  information.  We  offer  competitive  wages,  health  in- surance  and  401(k)  with  these  year-Âround  hourly  positions.
PARKINSONS  SUPPORT  GROUP  meets  on  the  last  Thursday  of  every  month  from  10  am  to  11:30  am.  We  meet  at  the  Mountain  Health  Center  in  Bristol.  For  info  call  APDA  at  888-Â763-Â3366  or  parkin- soninfo@uvmhealth.org. T E E N  A LL- R EC OVE RY  Group  Meeting  for  anyone  15-Â18  years  old  who  is  strug- gling  with  addiction  disor- ders.  Tuesdays,  6-Â7  p.m.  at  the  Turning  Point  Center.  A  great  place  to  meet  with  your  peers  who  are  in  recovery.  For  info  call  802-Â388-Â4249  or  802-Â683-Â5569  or  visit  www. turningpointaddisonvt.org. UNIFORMED  SERVICES  ALL  RECOVERY  Support  Group  will  be  starting  at  the  Turn- ing  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  located  in  the  Marble- Works  complex.  The  group  is  directed  toward  those  that  have  or  are  currently  involved  in  the  uniformed  services  such  as  Fire,  Police,  Veterance,  EMS,  Rescue,  ER  and  DOC.  This  is  a  facilitated  Peer  to  Peer  group  gathering  to  sup- port  our  brothers  and  sisters  with  their  struggles.  Tuesdays  at  6  p.m.  Contact  Bill  Brim  802-Â683-Â5569  or  the  center  at  802-Â388-Â4249.
Services C&I  DRYWALL.  Hanging,  tap- ing,  skim  coat  plastering.  Also  tile.  Call  Joe  802-Â234-Â5545  or  Justin  802-Â234-Â2190. CONSTRUCTION:  ADDI- TIONS,  RENOVATIONS,  new  construction,  drywall,  carpentry,  painting,  flooring,  roofing,  pressure  washing,  driveway  sealing.  All  aspects  of  construction,  also  property  maintenance.  Steven  Fifield  802-Â989-Â0009.
BOOKKEEPER  NEEDED  in  small  but  busy  office  in  Bristol,  VT.   This  position  will  perform  daily  and  monthly  accounting  tasks  with  a  working  knowl- edge  of  accounting  software,  standard  office  technology  and  computers.   In  addition,  this  position  will  provide  gen- eral  office  support  including  answering  phones,  filing  and  greeting  customers.   Strong  math  skills  are  necessary.   Knowledge  of  inventory  cost- ing  is  helpful.   A.S.  degree  with  relevant  experience  or  B.S.  degree  required.   Salary  is  commensurate  with  experi- ence.   Health  insurance  and  401(K)  plan  offered.   Please  email  resume  to  lueajco@ gmavt.net  or  mail  to  The  A.  Johnson  Co.  LLC,  995  South  116  Rd.,  Bristol,  VT  05443.
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DENTAL  HYGIENIST  -  full/ part  time.  Benefits,  excellent  community,  modern  digital  general  practice.  Send  re- sume:  DentalSmiles123@ aol.com. GOLF  CLUB  RESTAURANT  CHEF  Seasonal  full-Âtime  position  with  potential  for  year-Âround  employment.  Re- sponsibilities  include  menu  prep,  purchasing,  budgeting,  inventory,  costing  and  rev- enue  goals.  Experience  with  large  parties.  Catering  a  plus.   Salary  commensurate  with  experience.  EOE.  Resume  and  cover  letter  by  2/1/16  to  Neshobe  Golf  Club,  PO  Box  280,  Brandon  VT  05733  or  email  to  info@neshobe.com.
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DOG  TEAM  ORIGINAL  REC- IPE  Sticky  Buns  for  Christ- mas.  Order  802-Â349-Â9473.  Pickup  December  24  from  MT.  ABRAHAM  UNION  MID- 10am-Â2pm,  658  Exchange  DLE/HIGH  School  in  Bristol  Street,  Middlebury. Vermont  has  an  immediate  opening  for  a  full-Âtime  Cam- pus  Safety  Aide.   Applicants  FOUR  STUDDED  SIZE  16  should  have  experience  in  winter  tires,  used  5  months.  developing  positive  relation- $50  each.  802-Â388-Â7802. ships  with  adolescents  and  teenagers  and  experience  as  a  first  responder  or  in  positive  JOHN  DEERE  TRACTOR  community  policing  or  crime  and  equipment:  23.9  HP;Íž  18  prevention.   If  interested,  HP  PTO;Íž  3  cylinders;Íž  die- please  contact  Mt.  Abraham  sel;Íž  hydrostatic  transmission;Íž  at  802-Â453-Â2333  x  1067  or  4WD;Íž  power  steering;Íž  only  22  apply  directly  on  schoolspring. hours;Íž  bought  new  April  2014.  com   (job  #2151444).  Equal  54â€?  undermount  drive-Âover  mower.  54â€?  front  end  loader  Opportunity  Employer. with  quick  bucket  disconnect.  Quick  disconnect  ballast  box/ NIGHT  SHIFT  COMMERCIAL  counterweight.  Paid  $18,100  cleaning  position  available,  (plus  $546  tax).  $14,000.  Middlebury,  Bristol  and  Ver- 802-Â247-Â3211. gennes  area.  Flexible  sched- ule.  $12/hour.  No  experience  required,  will  train.  Refer- MAXIM  OUTDOOR  WOOD  ences,  background  check  PELLET  Furnace  by  Cen- tral  Boiler,  features  auto- required.  518-Â681-Â1069. matic  power  ignition.  Heats  entire  home  and  more.  Call  today.  Boivin  Farm  Supply  802-Â475-Â4007.
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take  pictures.  $2,100.  Phone  apartment.  Non-Âsmoking.  No  802-Â388-Â4238. pets.  Heat  and  lights  included.  $150/week.  802-Â247-Â3144. THE  BARREL  MAN,  metal  and  plastic  55  gallon  bar- rels;Íž  food  grade  and  non-Âfood  grade.  55  gallon  sand  and  salt  barrels  with  pressure  treated  wood  stands,  $75.  delivery  available.  802-Â453-Â4235.
BRISTOL  3  BEDROOM  HOUSE,  2  full  baths,  kitchen,  living  room,  study.  Available  Jan  1.  Pets  generally  OK.  Lined  chimney  for  wood  or  pellet  stove.  Painted  in  and  out  several  years  ago.  $1,200  plus  heat  and  utilities.  No  smoking.  TWIN  MATTRESS  $97.  Full  Ken  Johnson,  The  A.  Johnson  mattress,  $145.  Bob’s  Furni- Co.,  LLC,    802-Â453-Â4884. ture  and  Bedding,  RT  7  South,  Middlebury.  802-Â388-Â1300. BRISTOL,  HEWITT  RD.  -  two  bedroom  apartment.  Full  bath  XMAS  TREE  7.5’  TALL.  with  washer  hook  up,  LR  and  Remote  control  49  func- kitchen.  You  pay  utilities.  First  tions.  Paid  $400,  sell  $200.  and  last  month’s  rent  plus  se- 802-Â247-Â3211. curity  deposit  required.  $725/ month.  Call  802-Â453-Â6116  for  application.
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1,800  SQ.  FT.  WAREHOUSE  as  is  or  renovate  to  suit.  Creek  Road,  Middlebury.  802-Â558-Â6092.
LINCOLN:   SHARE  A  HOME  with  a  busy  family  interested  in  hiking,  horses  and  working  outdoors.  $400/month  plus  a  small  share  of  utilities  to  share  their  rural  home.  Must  be  dog-Âfriendly.  802-Â863-Â5625  or  HomeShareVermont.org  for  application.  Interview,  refer- ences,  background  checks  req.  EHO.
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DOWNTOWN  MIDDLEBURY;Íž  3  BR  apartment  for  rent.  Walking  distance  to  college.  Available  June  1st.  Call  Baba  802-Â373-Â6456.
2,000  SQ.  FT.  PROFESSION- AL  office  space  in  Middlebury,  multi-Âroom.  Ground  level,  parking,  handicap-Âaccessible.  FOR  LEASE,  7  STALL  horse  Available  now.  802-Â558-Â6092. facility  with  small  indoor  and  turnout  areas.  Looking  for  someone  who  would  like  to  run  a  boarding/lesson  pro- gram.  Can  help  supply  horses.  Will  work  toward  expanding  Help  Wanted facility  for  the  right  person.  Located  in  Orwell.   Serious  and  devoted  horse  persons  only.  Utilities  included.  Call  978-Â621-Â0141.
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Monument Farms Dairy has a full-time job opening for the afternoon milking position. Applicants must have desire to work with animals and recognize herdhealth symptoms. We have a Strong Team Environment. Good Salary and Benefits.
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NEW,  IN  BOX  -  6’X6’X6’  poly  ADDISON:  CARETAKER  fabric  storage  shed,  $125.  WANTED  Mountain  Road.  Large  house,  very  private,  PART-ÂTIME  BARTENDER  -  802-Â388-Â6961. beautiful  views.  Super  insu- neat  in  appearance,  honest,  to  work  days  and  nights.  Pick  TELESCOPE  FOR  SALE  lated.   For  more  information,  up  an  application.  American  -  Questar  Seven  Standard  call  John,  802-Â373-Â2121  or  Legion  -  Post  14,  100  Armory  model  and  tripod.  Recently  802-Â865-Â6266. Lane,  Vergennes.  Attn:  Darin.  refurbished  by  Questar  tech- 802-Â877-Â3216. nicians.  View  night  sky/birds,  BRANDON  -  small  efficiency Â
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PROFESSIONAL  PAINTING;Íž  interior/exterior,  residential/ commercial,  pressure  wash- ing.  20  years’  experience.  Best  prices.  References.  802-Â989-Â5803.
MR.  MIKE’S  COMMERCIAL  Cleaning  Service  has  open- ings  for  part  to  full  time.  Must  have  reliable  transportation,  be  flexible,  reliable,  avail- able  to  work  nights  a  must,  and  able  to  pass  background  check.  Self  motivated,  able  to  work  independently.  $500  sign  on  bonus.  Email  resume  to:  info@mrmikescleaning- servicevt.com.  Application  also  available  online  www. mrmikescleaningservicevt. com.  No  phone  calls  please.
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MIDDLEBURY  -  ONE  BED- ROOM  UPSTAIRS  apartment  in  great  location.   Off  street  parking,  no  smoking,  no  pets.   $850.00  per  mo.  includes  utili- ties,  plus  security  deposit,  back  ground  check  &  refer- ences.  Available  now.   Call  Bonnie  at  802-Â989-Â0528.
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MIDDLEBURY  -  ONE  BED- ROOM,  ground  floor,  par- tially  furnished.  Very  nice,  very  convenient.  Free  satellite,  on-Âsite  laundry.  No  smoking,  no  pets.  $570  plus  utilities.  802-Â388-Â5474.
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PROFESSIONAL  CO-ÂOF- FICE  AND  ARTIST  studio  spaces  in  Brandon.  Rents  starting  at  $325/month  -  utili- ties  included.  802-Â247-Â3214  or  sjerome@visuallearningsys. com.
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RENT  TO  OWN.  Bran- don  3-Âfamily  home.  Asking  $116,000.  Owner  finance.  802-Â558-Â1069. R E S TO R E D  H I S TO R I C  HOME  -  4  bedrooms,  3  bathrooms.  $1,395  plus  utili- ties.  1st,  last  and  references.  Pets  negotiable.  Bridport.  802-Â758-Â3276.
UPSTAIRS  EFFICIENCY  FIREWOOD,  GREEN,  CUT,  WITH  UTILITIES  -  no  pets,  no  split.  $200/cord.  You  truck.  smoking.  $600/month,  $600  802-Â247-Â6061. security;Íž  references  required.  802-Â453-Â4823,  after  5:30. FIREWOOD,  MIXED  HARD- WOOD.  Green  and  seasoned.  VERGENNES  3  BR:  washer/ Cut,  split,  delivered.  Call  dryer  hookup.  $900/month.  802-Â282-Â9110. Pets  negotiable.  On  Monkton  Rd.  across  from  Vergennes  Variety.  240-Â281-Â1508  or  MOUNTAIN  ROAD  FIRE- email  ocopom.ninja.turtle@ WOOD.  Wood  for  sale-Âcut,  gmail.com.  Available  January  split  and  delivered.  Green,  15.  Must  pass  background  ash,  beech,  hickory,  maple.  Call  802-Â759-Â2095. check.
SALISBURY-  charming  1  bedroom  apartment,  above  boathouse  on  Lake  Dunmore.  $750/month,  plus  utilities.  Available  immediately.  Ref- WEST  ADDISON  -  COM- erences  and  deposit  required.  PLETELY  FURNISHED  2  Call  802-Â352-Â4302. bedroom  apartment.   Located  on  Lake  Champlain.   No  Pets.   Available  immediately.   $900  SHOREHAM  -  HOUSE  $900/ per  month  plus  share  of  inter- month.  802-Â897-Â5331. net  and  TV,  includes  utilities.   802-Â759-Â2382. SHOREHAM:  SHARE  A  U N I Q U E  a n d  s p a c i o u s  country  home,  25  minutes  to  Middlebury,  with  45-Âyear-Âold  professional,  interested  in  cooking,  NPR,  reading,  hik- ing.  $400  plus  utilities.  No  deposit.  802-Â863-Â5625  or  HomeShareVermont.org  for  application.  Interview,  refer- ences,  background  checks  req.  EHO.
WANTED  SHORT  BRED  HEIFERS,  Holsteins  or  Jer- seys.  bcsfarms@outlook.com  or  518-Â572-Â0307. WHITNEY’S  CUSTOM  FARM  WORK.  Pond  agitating,  liquid  manure  hauling,  drag  line  aer- ating.  Call  for  price.  462-Â2755,  John  Whitney.
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TIMBERWOLF  FIREWOOD:  Seasoned  ready  to  burn  fire- AUDI  A6  2013.  26,700  miles.  wood.  Cut,  split  and  delivered.  Premium  Plus  Quattro.  Load- 802-Â388-Â7300. ed.  Nav.  Hands-Âfree  phone.  White/gray  leather.  Summer  and  winter  tires.  $32,950.  Real  Estate 802-Â989-Â0057. BUILDING  LOT,  DAISY  LANE,  East  Middlebury.  Town  water,  underground  telephone,  cable  and  elec- tric  service.  Good  perking  soil.  Regular  septic.  Site  ap- proved  for  4  bedroom  home.  Jack  Brown,  802-Â388-Â2502  or  802-Â388-Â7350.  Email:  brown- nov@together.net.
Wanted LOOKING  FOR  CLEAN  WASTE  OIL.  50  gallons  or  more.  Free  pick-Âup.  802-Â388-Â4138.
TRUSTED  3RD  GEN.  VT  Antique  dealer  specializing  in  jewelry,  watches,  silver,  MIDDLEBURY;Íž  INDUS- art,  military,  antique  collect- TRIAL  PARK.  Available  2  ibles,  etc.  Visit  www.bittne- acres,  lease  or  build  to  suit.  rantiques.com  or  call  Brian  802-Â558-Â6092. at  802-Â272-Â7527.  Consulting/ appraisal  services  available.  RENT  TO  OWN.  Bran- House  calls  made  free  of  don  3-Âfamily  home.  Asking  charge. $116,000.  Owner  finance.  Addy Indy 802-Â558-Â1069.
S U G A RW O O D  A PA R T- MENTS  is  currently  accept- ing  applications  for  2,  3  and  4  BR  apartments  in  Middlebury.  All  income/assets  must  be  verified  to  determine  monthly  rent,  but  tenants  only  pay  30%  of  their  income  toward  rent.  NP/NS.  W/D  hook-Âups.  Call  802-Â247-Â0165  or  visit  our  web- site  www.summitpmg.com.  Equal  Housing  Opportunity.
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SAWDUST;Íž  STORED  UN- DER  cover.  Large  tandem  silage  truck  $627.  delivered.  Half  tandem  load  $350.  de- livered.  Pick  up  and  loading  also  available.  Phone  order  and  credit  cards  accepted.  802-Â453-Â2226.
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AT  OTTER  CREEK  Audubon  Society’s  annual  dinner  last  month,  herpetol- ogist  Jim  Andrews  bestows  the  OCAS  Silver  Feather  award  on  Chris  Slesar  of  Monkton  for  his  wildlife  preservation  efforts. Photo  by  Laura  Slesar
Monkton  man  wins  Silver  Feather  for  wildlife  work MONKTON/MIDDLEBURY  —  The  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society  (OCAS)  Board  of  Directors  has  awarded  Chris  Slesar  of  Monkton  the  organization’s  2015  Silver  Feather  award. At  its  annual  dinner  last  month,  the  OCAS  bestowed  the  award  on  Slesar  “in  honor  of  notable  devotion,  dedica- tion  and  untiring  effort  on  behalf  of  the  preservation  and  appreciation  of  the  birds,  other  wildlife,  and  natural  com- munities  of  Addison  County,â€?  according  to  the  OCAS. Slesar  has  been  at  the  core  of  a  multi- year  effort  to  design,  fund  and  con- struct  two  wildlife  underpasses  at  a  busy  amphibian  crossing  between  the  Monkton  Swamp  and  upland  forest.  A  dream  he  has  shared  with  Steve  Parren  of  the  Vermont  Department  of  Fish  and  Wildlife,  the  underpasses  came  about  by  convincing  the  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportation  of  their  importance,  undertaking  major  fundraising  to  aug- ment  state  budgets  and  several  successful Â
grants,  and  creatively  resolving  design  challenges.  In  his  position  as  Environmental  Resources  Coordinator  for  VTrans,  Slesar  was  in  the  ideal  place  to  promote  and  organize  the  project,  according  to  OCAS.  But  his  role  went  far  deeper.  His  efforts  generated  a  culture  of  conserva- tion  and  an  atmosphere  of  support  for  wildlife  within  VTrans.  As  the  chair  of  the  Monkton  Conservation  Commis- sion  and  a  board  member  of  the  Lewis  Creek  Association,  he  encouraged  strong  community  support  for  the  project  and  played  a  significant  role  in  community  fundraising  from  the  town  of  Monkton  and  the  Lewis  Creek  Association  that  covered  the  funding  shortfall.  The  underpasses,  installed  earlier  this  year,  will  reduce  significantly  the  threat  to  large  numbers  of  several  species  of  amphibians  that  cross  the  Monkton  Road  to  breed.  In  recent  years  half  of  the  crossing  amphibians  never  make  it  across  the  road  on  any  given  night.
It’s  against  the  law  to  discriminate  when  advertising  housing Particularly  on  sites  like  Craigslist. And  it’s  easier  to  break  the  law  than  you  might  think.  You  can’t  say  “no  childrenâ€?  or  “adults  only.â€?  There  is  lots  you  can’t  say.  The  federal  government  is  watching  for  such  discrimination. Let  us  help  you  sift  through  the  complexities  of  the  Fair  Housing  Law.  Stay  legal.  Stay  on  the  right  side  of  the  nation’s  Fair  Housing  Law.  Call  the  Addison  Independent  at  (802)  388-Â4944. Talk  to  our  sales  professionals.
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THE  LIGHTS  OF  Love  Christmas  tree  at  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  County’s  Humane  Society,  glows  with  lights  representing  some  2,000  pets  remembered  or  honored  by  loving  families.  Dozens  of  shelter  friends  came  to  the  Middlebury  shelter  on  Dec.  15  to  enjoy  the  tree  light- ing  and  open  house  as  well  as  to  visit  with  shelter  animals.
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Real Estate EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspa- per is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limita- tion or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, na- tional origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.â€? This newspaper will not knowingly ac- cept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings ad- vertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-Âfree at 1-Â800- 424-Â8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-Â3500.
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NOTICE FROM REALTORS THE ADDISON COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS wishes to inform the public that not all Brokers of real estate are REALTORS... Only qualified Realtors may use this term. It is a registered trademark. Realtors must abide by a strict code of ethics, take continuing education and attend local monthly meetings, annual state conferences, and yearly national conferences, hence making them better informed on all aspects of real estate. Your REALTOR appreciates your business.
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THE  STATE  BOARD  of  Education  on  Dec.  15  approved  the  Addison  Central  Supervisory  Union’s  school  governance  consolidation  plan  that  will  now  be  put  to  Middlebury-Âarea  voters  on  Town  Meeting  Day.  Pictured  from  the  meeting  are,  left  to  right,  Education  Secretary  Rebecca  Holcomb;Íž  Chairman  of  the  State  Board  of  Education  Steven  Morse;Íž  Peter  Burrows,  ACSU  superintendent;Íž  Ruth  Hardy  and  Suzanne  Buck,  co-Âchairs  of  the  charter  committee;Íž  and  Mark  Perrin,  Middlebury  resident  and  member  of  the  State  Board  of  Education.
ERDUG RIÂżFLDOV QRWHG (Continued  from  Page  1) “From  my  perspective,  we  are  tive  and  supportive  comments  from  already  doing  this,â€?  Perrin  said  of  them  as  well.â€? State  Board  of  Education  member  consolidated  governance  through  Mark  Perrin  was  supportive  of  the  the  UD-Â3  board. And  in  a  late  breaking  develop- ACSU  plan,  but  abstained  from  vot- ing.  That’s  because  Perrin  is  also  a  ment,  Hardy  announced  a  change  member  of  the  UD-Â3  School  Board,  in  the  manner  in  which  the  district  which  represents  the  interests  of  board  members  will  be  elected.  All  Middlebury  Union  middle  and  high  13  members  will  be  elected  at-Âlarge,  as  opposed  to  each  community  only  schools. RNeSU  Superintendent  Jeanne  electing  its  own  delegate(s).  It  is  hoped  this  would  some- Collins  said  the  AOE  ap- proval  sets  the  stage  for  “With at-large what  soften  the  impact  of  population-Âdominant  Brandon-Âarea  schools  to  voting, the Middlebury’s  large  ma- try  such  things  as  elemen- jority  on  the  new  district  tary  school  choice  while  tendency is sharing  expenses  across  a  that members board,  Hardy  explained. “We  were  able  to  wider  tax  base. of a board “It’s  a  win-Âwin  for  us,  who are voted compromise  on  the  pro- portionality  and  at-Âlarge  as  so  much  is  already  in  for at-large voting  for  the  board,â€?  place,â€?  Collins  told  VT- Digger.org.  (See  RNeSU  tend to ‌ feel she  said.  “With  at-Âlarge  responsible voting,  there’s  a  prece- story,  Page  1.) dent  for  allowing  a  level  It  took  around  30  min- to all the of  disproportionality  in  utes  for  the  state  board  to  voters, and hear  the  ACSU  contin- not simply the the  representation  on  the  gent’s  presentation  and  voters in their board.  With  at-Âlarge  vot- ing,  the  tendency  is  that  approve  the  plan,  accord- own towns.â€? members  of  a  board  who  ing  to  Hardy. — Ruth Hardy are  voted  for  at-Âlarge  ACSU  will  put  its  con- tend  to  ‌  feel  responsi- solidation  proposal  before  ble  to  all  the  voters,  and  voters  on  Town  Meeting  Day.  Residents  will  also  be  asked  to  not  simply  the  voters  in  their  own  elect  the  13  members  of  a  new  Ad- towns.â€? Transitioning  to  a  global  board  dison  Central  School  District  board  that  will  supplant  the  eight  separate  charged  with  looking  after  the  inter- panels  that  currently  provide  leader- ests  of  all  district  children  is  a  ma- jor  underpinning  of  Act  46,  the  new  ship  in  the  ACSU. Based  on  population  counts,  law  that  is  encouraging  supervisory  Middlebury  would  have  seven  unions  to  consolidate  school  gover- people  on  the  board.  There  would  nance  during  this  period  of  declining  be  one  each  from  the  other  ACSU  enrollment  in  the  Vermont.  And  state  towns  of  Bridport,  Cornwall,  Rip- lawmakers  also  believe  governance  ton,  Salisbury,  Shoreham  and  Wey- consolidation  will  provide  long-Âterm  bridge.  This  is  analogous  to  the  ¿QDQFLDO VWDELOLW\ IRU SXEOLF VFKRROV current  composition  of  the  UD-Â3  by  promoting  shared  teachers  and Â
other  resources,  along  with  reduced  bureaucracy  and  a  greater  emphasis  on  classroom  teaching.  Supervisory  unions  like  the  ACSU  that  have  opted  for  accelerated  mergers  under  $FW DUH LQ OLQH IRU ÂżQDQFLDO DG- vantages,  including  a  decrease  of  10  cents  on  the  education  property  tax  UDWH GXULQJ WKH ÂżUVW \HDU RI WKH JRY- ernance  merger,  followed  by  8  cents  in  year  two;Íž  6  cents  in  year  three;Íž  4  FHQWV LQ \HDU IRXU DQG ÂżQDOO\ FHQWV LQ \HDU ÂżYH 7KH SDUWLFLSDWLQJ 68V will  also  receive  a  one-Âtime  “transi- tion  facilitation  grantâ€?  of  $150,000  and  the  ability  to  retain  their  Small  Schools  Grants. $&68 RIÂżFLDOV KDYH FUXQFKHG some  numbers  on  estimated,  cumu- lative  education  property  tax  sav- ings  for  each  of  the  seven  towns  GXULQJ WKH ÂżYH \HDUV IROORZLQJ WKH merger.  The  decrease  in  the  local  WD[ UDWH RYHU ÂżYH \HDUV ² EDVHG RQ state  assistance  and  savings  through  FRPELQLQJ UHVRXUFHV ² LV H[SHFWHG WR EH IRU :H\EULGJH for  Ripton,  93  cents  for  Shoreham,  53  cents  for  Bridport,  51  cents  for  Cornwall,  47  cents  for  Salisbury,  DQG FHQWV IRU 0LGGOHEXU\ 7KHVH estimates  assume  equivalent  ex- pense  and  revenue  increases  for  all  districts,  generally  level  enrollment,  DQG ÂżQDQFLDO LQFHQWLYHV DQG GLVLQ- centives  included  in  Act  46.  The  tax  rate  comparisons  are  also  calculated  prior  to  Common  Level  of  Appraisal  adjustments. All  seven  ACSU  communities  will  have  to  vote  in  favor  of  the  acceler- ated  merger  on  Town  Meeting  Day  in  order  for  it  to  pass.  Failing  that  (or  a  successful  revote),  the  towns  that  voted  in  favor  of  the  merger  could  SXUVXH D PRGLÂżHG SODQ WKDW FRXOG (See  Outreach,  Page  39)
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Outreach (Continued from Page 38) exclude the town(s) that voted “no.” Ultimately, the Agency of Education will have authority to place a “no”- YRWLQJ WRZQ LQWR D XQL¿HG GLVWULFW RI its choosing. Hardy noted the state board on Dec. 15 asked if the ACSU might be willing to accept an ad- “Let’s face ditional com- it, change munity into is not LWV XQL¿HG GLV- trict if such a easy. This request were is a huge ACSU undertaking made. RI¿FLDOV UHSOLHG and a huge that they would paradigm not close the door on such shift.” — Mark Perrin a request, but added the dis- trict for now will look to take care of its own. PUBLIC OUTREACH With state approval now in hand, ACSU Charter Committee members will hold a series of public meetings to explain the governance consolida- tion proposal and its impacts. Mem- bers will also network with other groups to pass along the information, and cast an even wider net through the Addison Independent and social media. 7KH &KDUWHU &RPPLWWHH RI¿FLDOV also want to encourage people to run for the new Addison Central School District board (petitions are due Jan. 25). And there will be separate elec- tions on Town Meeting Day involv- ing terms that are up on the current UD-3 and elementary school boards. These boards would remain in effect during the transition to the new dis- trict (if it is approved). Plans would call for the new dis- trict to begin operations on July 1, 2017. As a legal matter, the Addison Central Supervisory Union would cease to exist on Jan. 31, 2018. People are going to have to ab- sorb a lot of information before next March, Perrin acknowledged. “Let’s face it, change is not easy,” Perrin said. “This is a huge undertak- ing and a huge paradigm shift.” But Perrin believes school gov- ernance consolidation would be a change for the better. “Something different has to be done,” he said. “The Legislature has spoken about this loud and clear, and it is time now to start that process.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com. VT- Digger.org contributed to this story.
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