MONDAY Â Â EDITION
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Vol. 27 No. 37
Middlebury, Vermont
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Monday, December 7, 2015
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40 Pages
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ASHLEY  WOLFF  WORKS  on  her  newest  children’s  book,  “Pony  Day,�  in  her  Lake  Dunmore  home  studio  last  week.  The  book  features  a  young  girl  showing  her  pony  at  Field  Days.  Wolff  recently  returned  to  her  native  Addison  County  after  three  decades  on  the  West  Coast. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
Author/illustrator returns to her roots Vermont landscape a constant inspiration in Wolff’s award-winning work By  GAEN  MURPHREE SALISBURY  —  Noted  children’s  book  illustrator  and  author  Ashley  Wolff  is  home.  Wolff  left  Vermont  after  graduating  from  Middlebury  Union  High  School  in  1974  to  study  art  at  the  Rhode  Island  School  of  Design.  BFA  in  hand,  she  did  a  brief  stint  in  Vermont  and  then  moved  to  the  West  Coast,  where  she’s  spent  the  past  30-Âsome-Âodd  years  working  from  her  studio  in  San  Francisco’s  Bernal  Heights. Â
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Now  the  59-Âyear-Âold  Middlebury  native  and  award-Âwinning  author/illustrator  of  more  than  60  children’s  books  has  returned  to  the  place  she  loves  best  —  Vermont. Just  about  any  parent  who  has  ever  held  a  board  book  will  recognize  Wolff  as  the  illustrator  of  5DI¿œV ERRN YHUVLRQ RI Âł%DE\ %HOXJD´ ² SHUKDSV one  of  the  most-Âhummed  children’s  ditties  of  all  time.  Wolff  is  also  the  author  of  the  long-Ârunning  ³0LVV %LQGHUJDUWHQ´ SLFWXUH ERRN VHULHV ZKLFK
feature  a  kindergarten-Âteaching  border  collie  in  a  green  dress  and  a  menagerie  of  26  animal  kindergarteners,  including  an  alligator  named  Adam,  an  elephant  named  Emily,  and  a  zebra  named  Zach. Wolff  is  back,  in  part,  to  be  nearer  to  her  mother  Deane,  who  is  now  87  and  a  resident  at  EastView.  But  she’s  also  back  to  be  closer  to  the  Vermont  countryside  that  has  inspired  so  many  of  her  books  (See  Ashley  Wolff,  Page  15)
MUHS  takes  new  look  at  college  prep  efforts
Developer  downscales  its  Brandon  solar  array
By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  A  group  of  area  parents  are  urging  the  UD-Â3  school  board  to  invest  in  some  ad- ditional  college  counseling  for  the  Middlebury  Union  High  School  Guidance  Department.  They  argued  that  the  lack  of  such  counseling  is  resulting  in  some  students  being  un-Â
By  LEE  J.  KAHRS Brandon  Reporter BRANDON  —  A  huge  solar  ar- ray  planned  for  over  100-Âacres  on  the  Brandon-ÂFlorence  line  is  get- ting  smaller,  but  if  approved  will  still  be  the  largest  project  of  its  kind  in  Vermont. Representatives  from  Ranger Â
prepared  for  the  college  application  process,  with  others  taking  a  pass  al- together  on  higher  education. There  are  currently  three  school  counselors  at  MUHS,  who  advise  students  on  a  myriad  of  academic  issues,  including  planning  for  post- secondary  education.  None  are  of- (See  MUHS,  Page  25)
Solar  returned  to  the  Brandon  selectboard  Nov.  23  to  update  the  board  and  residents  on  the  project,  and  to  answer  additional  questions.  Development  Manager  Liz  Peyton  gave  an  update  on  the  project,  saying  Ranger  will  likely  (See  Brandon  solar,  Page  14)
PAGE  2  —  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  7,  2015
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THE  OTTER  VALLEY  Chapter  of  the  National  Honor  Society  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School  inducted  16  new  members  at  a  ceremony  at  the  school  on  Thursday  night.  All  pledged  their  commitment  to  the  high  standards  of  the  honorary  organization:  scholarship,  character,  leadership  and  service  to  others. Photos  courtesy  of  Roberta  Steponaitis
VUHS students join National Honor Society VERGENNES  —  Sixteen  Ver- gennes  Union  High  School  stu- dents  were  inducted  into  the  Ot- ter  Valley  Chapter  of  the  National  Honor  Society  at  a  ceremony  at  VUHS  on  Thursday  night.  The  traditional  candlelight  in- duction  ceremony  was  attended  by  parents,  relatives,  friends  of  inductees,  teachers,  administra- tors  and  school  board  members. New  members  inducted  from  the  Class  of  2016  were  Lathrop  Brownell,  Hailey  Cray,  Nora  Hubbard,  Julia  Johnson,  Tyler  Kepes,  Xavier  Provencher  and  Kareena  Vorsteveld.  Inducted  from  the  Class  of  2017  were  Alyse  Beauchemin,  Charlotte  Haigis,  Caroline  John- ston,  Eva  Kamman,  Sadie  Kass,  Sophia  Parker,  Shay  Pouliot,  Maxwell  Ratti-ÂBicknell  and  Me- gan  Rooney.  Nathan  Rowell,  president  of  the  Otter  Valley  Chapter  and  a  VUHS  senior,  led  the  ceremony  and  administered  the  National  Honor  Society’s  pledge  to  reaf- ¿UP WKH PHPEHUVÂś FRPPLWPHQW to  the  high  standards  of  the  hon- orary  organization:  scholarship,  character,  leadership  and  service  to  others. Â
The  current  National  Honor  (secretary)  and  Emily  Martin  (trea- teacher  Matthew  DeBlois  spoke  at  Society  members  from  the  class  surer). the  ceremony,  which  was  followed  of  2016  are  Rowell,  Jeb  Hodsden  Addison  Central  School  Prin- by  a  reception.  (vice  president),  Emma  Gardner  cipal  and  former  VUHS  French Â
SIXTEEN  VUHS  STUDENTS  on  Thursday  joined  four  seniors  who  were  already  members  of  the  Ver- gennes  Union  High  School  chapter  of  the  National  Honor  Society.  Those  four  were,  left  to  right,  president  Nathan  Rowell,  secretary  Emma  Gardner,  treasurer  Emily  Martin  and  vice-Âpresident  Jeb  Hodsden.  Rowell  led  Thursday’s  ceremony. Â
RNeSU  to  vote  on  school  governance  issue By  LEE  J.  KAHRS Brandon  Reporter BRANDON  —  The  Rutland  Northeast  Act  46  Study  Committee  has  decided  to  send  the  question  of  local  school  governance  consolida- tion  to  the  voters  in  each  of  the  six  district  towns,  plus  Mendon  and Â
Chittenden,  next  month. The  committee  was  formed  in  Sep- tember  in  order  to  examine  the  op- tions  and  feasibility  associated  with  the  Act  46  consolidation  bill  passed  by  the  Legislature  in  May.  The  bill  is  designed  to  encourage  towns  to  consolidate  school  governance  in Â
order  to  streamline  management,  SRRO UHVRXUFHV DQG FUHDWH HIÂżFLHQ- cies.  Those  districts  that  complete  the  process  by  July  1,  2016,  receive  a  $130,000  state  transition  grant  and  tax  incentives. RNeSU  Superintendent  Jeanne  Collins  said  that  if  voters  in  Bran-Â
don,  Pittsford,  Goshen,  Leicester,  Whiting  and  Sudbury  approve  the  PHDVXUH WKH 2WWHU 9DOOH\ 8QLÂżHG Union  School  District  would  be  created  serving  pre-ÂK  through  12th  grade.  In  addition,  if  Mendon  and  Chittenden  voters  approve  their  (See  RNeSU,  Page  3)
By  EVAN  JOHNSON MIDDLEBURY  —  Even  though  she’s  been  living  in  Middlebury  for  the  past  12  years,  Katie  Jennings  VDLG VKH ZDVQÂśW VDWLVÂżHG ZLWK ZKDW she  called  a  “fairly  narrow  viewâ€?  of  her  community.  Her  husband,  Mat- thew  Jennings,  works  at  Middlebury  College  as  the  editor  of  Middlebury  Magazine  and  her  son  attends  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School.  “I  have  only  certain  slices  of  the  community  that  I  see  in  my  day- to-Âday  life,â€?  she  said.  “It’s  a  small  town  but  there’s  a  lot  more  depth  and  breadth  than  what  we  see  in  our  own  little  pieces  of  it.â€?  What  she  was  hoping  for  was  a  broader  perspective.  So  working  with  friends  and  colleagues  in  the  world  of  publishing  they  devised  a  solution  earlier  this  year  —  their  own  magazine.  The  staff  of  10  in- cludes  Jennings,  who  serves  as  the  publisher;Íž  Bill  Burger,  Middlebury  College’s  vice  president  of  commu- nication,  serves  as  one  of  two  edi- tors  at  large;Íž  and  local  award-Âwin- ning  photographer  Brett  Simison  provides  the  art.  The  website  fea- tures  a  magazine-Âstyle  design  and  their  social  media  feeds  have  been  gathering  followers.  Starting  this  month,  the  online  magazine  The  Warbler  began  pub- lishing  stories  of  life  in  Addison  County’s  23  towns.    Feature-Âlength  articles  on  life  in  the  county  that  are  currently  posted  include  a  daylong  trek  on  the  Trail  Around  Middlebury,  a  blow-Âby- blow  account  of  the  demolition  derby  at  the  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days,  a  ride  across  Lake  Champlain  on  a  ferry  between  Shoreham,  Vt.,  and  Ticonderoga,  N.Y.,  and,  most  recently,  an  inter- view  with  state  Rep.  Amy  Sheldon.  Shorter  pieces  include  a  look  back  at  the  historic  Addison  House  ho- WHO D 7KDL IRRG WUXFN DQG UHĂ€HF- tions  on  the  last  creemee  of  the  summer.  “The  common  thread  is  looking  at  what’s  familiar  in  an  unfamiliar  way,â€?  Jennings  said.  “It’s  an  inter- esting  way  to  approach  storytelling  and  hopefully  interesting  to  read  as  well.â€? In  the  future,  The  Warbler  folks  hope  to  discuss  including  advertis- ing  space  on  the  website  and  acquir- ing  articles  and  art  from  contribu- tors. As  the  group  looks  to  expand  con- tent  online,  Jennings  said  a  goal  of  the  magazine  is  to  provide  a  range  of  views  on  life  in  the  Champlain  Valley  no  matter  their  relationship  to  the  area.  “We’re  trying  to  come  up  with  a  way  to  broaden  our  individual  per- spectives  on  what  it  means  to  be  in  a  community  like  this  one,â€?  she  said.  “As  a  bonus,  telling  stories  is  just  fun.â€? Read  stories  at  www.thewar- blervt.com.
Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  7,  2015  —  PAGE  3
Rep.  Walter  Pyle  fondly  recalled By  JOHN  FLOWERS 6+25(+$0 ² )RUPHU *RY James  Douglas  recalled  the  late  Walter  Pyle  as  a  congenial,  com- mon-Âsense  lawmaker  who  was  an  effective  champion  for  agricultural  issues  during  his  seven  terms  in  the  9HUPRQW +RXVH Âł+H ZDV DOZD\V D JHQWOHPDQ , never  saw  him  angry  or  disagree- able,â€?  Douglas  said  of  Pyle  dur- ing  a  Thursday  interview  with  the  Addison  Independent Âł+H KDG KLV convictions,  but  he  respected  other  points  of  view.â€? Pyle,  93,  died  on  Nov.  26  at  +HOHQ 3RUWHU +HDOWKFDUH LQ 0LGGOH- EXU\ 7KH 6KRUHKDP 5HSXEOLFDQ ZDV D GHFRUDWHG 8 6 $UP\ YHW- HUDQ RI :RUOG :DU ,, +H DQG KLV wife,  Edith,  relocated  from  North  3RPIUHW WR 6KRUHKDP LQ There,  they  operated  the  Pocantico  )DUP XQWLO Pyle’s  local  public  service  in- FOXGHG D VWLQW RQ WKH 6KRUHKDP Zoning  Board  and  on  the  Vermont  )DUP %XUHDX ERDUG +H VHUYHG seven  two-Âyear  terms  in  the  Leg- islature,  representing  the  towns  of  6KRUHKDP 2UZHOO %ULGSRUW DQG %HQVRQ +H ZRQ KLV ODVW WZR \HDU term  in  1990,  beating  Orwell  tur- key  farmer  (and  former  Vermont  Agriculture  Commissioner)  Paul  6WRQH +LV OHJLVODWLYH UHVXPp LQFOXGHG VHUYLFH RQ WKH +RXVH $JULFXOWXUH *RYHUQPHQW 2SHUDWLRQV DQG 0X- nicipal  Corporations  committees.  Pyle  routinely  lobbied  for  support Â
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The  government  shouldn’t  tell  them  what  to  do.â€? One  of  Pyle’s  biggest  legislative  accomplishments  was  shepherding  D ELOO WKURXJK WKH +RXVH WKDW KHOSHG FUHDWH WKH $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ 6ROLG Waste  District. 'RXJODVÂśV DQG 3\OHÂśV +RXVH FD- UHHUV EULHĂ€\ RYHUODSSHG 'RXJODV ZDV 9HUPRQW 6HFUHWDU\ RI 6WDWH GXULQJ WKH PDMRULW\ RI 3\OHÂśV +RXVH tenure.  Douglas  said  Pyle  served  during  an  era  in  Vermont  politics  in  which  lawmakers  were  by  and  large  more  civil  and  conciliatory  than  they  are  today.  And  it  was  also  an  era  in  which  there  were  more  dairy  IDUPHUV ² DQG PDQ\ RI WKHP UDQ for  legislative  positions,  Douglas  recalled. “There  are  very  few  now  in  the  Legislature  who  represent  that  important  part  of  our  economy,â€?  Douglas  said  of  farmers. Pyle  will  certainly  be  recalled  fondly  by  those  who  served  with  him,  according  to  Douglas. Âł+H DOZD\V KDG D VPLOH RQ KLV IDFH ´ 'RXJODV VDLG Âł+H LV VRPH- one  who  cared  about  his  district  and  his  state,  and  not  about  furthering  a  personal  agenda.â€? Pyle  was  predeceased  by  his  wife,  Edith,  who  died  this  past  July  14.  +H LV VXUYLYHG E\ D GDXJKWHU DQG WZR VRQV +LV PHPRULDO VHUYLFH ZDV KHOG RQ 'HF LQ )DLU +DYHQ $ IXOO obituary  appeared  in  the  Thursday,  Dec.  3,  issue  of  the  Independent. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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tion  grant,  all  member  towns  stand  to  see  an  8-Âcent  tax  rate  reduction,  6PDOO 6FKRRO JUDQWV ZLOO UHPDLQ LQ effect,  and  the  new  district  would  not  be  penalized  by  the  state  for  re- ductions  in  equalized  pupils. 6HYHUDO SXEOLF LQIRUPDWLRQ PHHW- ings  will  be  held  in  the  coming  ZHHNV ,Q DGGLWLRQ SHWLWLRQV IRU FDQ- GLGDWHV WR WKH XQLÂżHG XQLRQ VFKRRO board  must  be  submitted  locally  by  Dec.  14. Âł, WKLQN WKLV LV DQ H[FLWLQJ RSSRU- WXQLW\ IRU WRZQV LQ 5XWODQG 1RUWK- east  to  build  upon  our  community  values  and  our  commitment  to  each  other  and  to  all  of  our  kids,â€?  Collins  VDLG Âł,ÂśP KRSHIXO WKDW RXU VXFFHVV in  almost  six  decades  of  collabora- tion  under  the  Otter  Valley  charter  and  the  Barstow  agreement  will  be  carried  through  in  the  creation  of  WKHVH XQLÂżHG XQLRQ GLVWULFWV ´
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McKernon  wants  to  build  solar  array  off  Route  7 By  LEE  J.  KAHRS Brandon  reporter %5$1'21 ² :KLOH GLVFXV- sions  are  continuing  for  a  massive  solar  array  hidden  from  view  on  one  end  of  Brandon  (see  story  on  Page  1),  a  smaller  array  is  planned  LQ SODLQ VLWH RI 5RXWH QRUWK RI town. 7KH 0F.HUQRQ *URXS GHVLJQ EXLOG FRQWUDFWLQJ ÂżUP KHDGTXDU- tered  at  the  former  Brandon  Train- LQJ 6FKRRO SURSHUW\ KDV ÂżOHG DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ ZLWK WKH 3XEOLF 6HUYLFH %RDUG WR EXLOG D NLORZDWW Âż[HG VRODU DUUD\ LQ D ÂżHOG MXVW VRXWK RI WKH FRPSDQ\ÂśV RIÂżFH The  company  is  applying  for  a   &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 3XEOLF *RRG ZLWK WKH 36% DQG *UHHQ (DUWK (QHUJ\ McKernon’s  renewable  energy  di- vision,  will  do  the  installation. The  array  would  be  sited  in  a  DFUH ÂżHOG ORFDWHG EHWZHHQ WKH (VWDEURRN )LHOG UHFUHDWLRQ DUHD DQG WKH 0F.HUQRQ RIÂżFH EXLOG- LQJ RQ WKH ZHVW VLGH RI 5RXWH 320-Âfeet  from  the  roadway.  While  there  are  a  few  mature  trees  and  smaller  areas  of  vegetation,  the  ar- UD\ ZRXOG EH YLVLEOH IURP 5RXWH and  from  the  recreation  area. While  the  application  notes  that  the  town  of  Brandon  “has  not  ad-Â
opted  any  screening  requirement  for  solar  projects,â€?  that  is  about  to  change.  Town  Zoning  Administra- WRU $QQD 6FKHFN VXEPLWWHG VRPH town  plan  updates  regarding  solar  screening  to  the  selectboard  at  the  regular  meeting  at  the  end  of  No- vember. The  board  passed  a  motion  to  DSSO\ WR WKH 36% IRU LQWHUYHQHU RU party  status  on  the  project  applica- tion. 6HOHFWPDQ 6HWK +RSNLQV DVNHG DERXW WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ ² VSHFLÂżFDO- ly  where  it  stated  that  the  project  LV QRW ZLWKLQ D KLVWRULF VLWH +RS- kins  noted  that  the  former  Brandon  7UDLQLQJ 6FKRRO SURSHUW\ LV D GHV- ignated  historic  site  and  questioned  that  part  of  the  application. 6HOHFWERDUG &KDLU 'RXJ %DL- OH\ VDLG XQOLNH WKH 5DQJHU 6RODU project  planned  for  100  acres  off  6\QGLFDWH 5RDG RXW RI YLHZ RQ WKH southern  end  of  town,  the  McK- ernon  project  will  be  much  more  visible. “Clearly  if  you  enter  Estabrook  )LHOG LW ZLOO EH VWDULQJ \RX LQ WKH face,â€?  he  said.  “This  falls  under  ZKDW , SHUVRQDOO\ GRQÂśW OLNH LQ VR- ODU ÂżHOGV 7KH\ ZRXOG KDYH WR SXW in  subsequent  plantings  to  screen  it.â€?
RNeSU  (Continued  from  Page  2) measure,  the  Barstow  joint  agree- ment  would  be  dissolved  to  create  WKH %DUVWRZ 8QLÂżHG 8QLRQ 6FKRRO District,  covering  pre-ÂK  through  12th  grade.  The  new  district  would  oper- ate  the  Barstow  pre-ÂK  through  8th  grade  with  tuition  choice  for  students  in  grades  9-Â12. Collins  said  the  committee  decided  to  forge  ahead  with  an  earlier  January  vote  in  order  to  separate  it  from  the  March  school  budget  votes  and  make  it  easier  to  navigate  for  voters. “We’re  ready  because  the  commit- WHH KDV EHHQ PHHWLQJ VLQFH 6HSWHP- ber  and  the  consolidation  plan  has  to  go  to  the  state  Board  of  Education  by  December,â€?  she  said.  “We’re  ready.  The  committee  felt  it  would  be  better  to  separate  the  two  issues.  Then  the  0DUFK YRWH ZRXOG EH MXVW WKH XQLÂżHG union  school  budget,  if  the  January  vote  passes.â€? TRANSITION  PERIOD The  vote  is  being  warned  for  Jan.  19,  2016.  All  six  towns  in  the  OV  district  would  have  to  approve  the  article  in  order  for  consolidation  to  go  forward.  Once  approved,  the  existing  boards  and  districts  would  have  a  year  to  close  out  while  the  new  board  and  district  transitions  into  place. Collins  said  the  new  Otter  Valley  8QLÂżHG 8QLRQ 'LVWULFW ERDUG ZRXOG be  a  13-Âmember  board  broken  down Â
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A  travesty  of  GOP  politics ,Q WKH ZDNH RI ODVW :HGQHVGD\ÂśV PDVV VKRRWLQJ LQ 6DQ %HUQDGLQR &DOLI in  which  a  husband  and  wife  used  semi-Âautomatic  assault  weapons  to  kill  14  people  and  wound  20,  you  might  think  Congress  could  pass  legislation  to  expand  background  checks,  limit  the  sale  of  military-Âstyle  assault  weapons  DQG EDQ WKH VDOH RI ZHDSRQV WR SHRSOH RQ WKH )%,ÂśV WHUURULVW ZDWFK OLVW <RXÂśG EH ZURQJ On  Thursday,  Democrats  in  the  U.S.  Senate  proposed  two  modest  amend- ments  that  were  shot  down  by  the  Republican  majority.  The  Senate  rejected  a  measure  by  Sen.  Joe  Manchin,  D-ÂW.Va.,  to  expand  background  checks  for  guns  purchased  online  and  at  gun  shows,  48-Â50.  Republican  senators  also  rejected  an  amendment  from  Sen.  Dianne  Feinstein,  D-ÂCalif.,  to  prevent  in- GLYLGXDOV RQ WKH IHGHUDO WHUURULVW ZDWFK OLVW IURP SXUFKDVLQJ ÂżUHDUPV Seriously?  Yep,  and  pretty  much  on  a  party  line  vote;Íž  Republicans  lock- step  in  their  refusal  to  do  anything  to  mitigate  gun  violence. In  defending  the  Republican  position  against  the  latter  amendment,  Sen- DWH 0DMRULW\ :KLS -RKQ &RUQ\Q 5 7H[DV VDLG )HLQVWHLQÂśV SURSRVDO ZDV ÂłXQ $PHULFDQ´ DQG YLRODWHG LQGLYLGXDOVÂś FRQVWLWXWLRQDO ULJKWV E\ SRWHQWLDOO\ preventing  someone  mistakenly  on  the  terrorist  watch  list  from  purchasing  D ÂżUHDUP +H DUJXHG WKDW )HLQVWHLQÂśV DPHQGPHQW SUHVXSSRVHG ÂłWKDW WKH IHG- HUDO JRYHUQPHQW LV RPQLVFLHQW DQG DOO FRPSHWHQW ´ DQG WKDW LW ZDV EHWWHU WR error  by  making  assault-Âstyle  weapons  available  to  everyone,  rather  than  risk  the  possibility  that  a  law-Âabiding  citizen  might  temporarily  be  denied  access  to  weapons  because  of  a  potential  clerical  mistake. 6HULRXVO\ 7KDWÂśV WKH QRQVHQVH FRPLQJ IURP WKH PRXWKV RI 5HSXEOLFDQV ZKR DUHQÂśW KRQHVW HQRXJK WR DGPLW WKDW WKH\ DUH YRWLQJ DJDLQVW JXQ FRQWURO PHDVXUHV EHFDXVH WKH\ GRQÂśW ZDQW WR ORVH WKH PRQHWDU\ DQG SROLWLFDO VXSSRUW RI WKH 15$ 3DWKHWLF $QG QHLWKHU DPHQGPHQW 7KXUVGD\ DGGUHVVHG WKH UHDO LVVXH UHVWULFWLQJ WKH sale  of  assault  weapons.  $V WKH QDWLRQ KDV ZLWQHVVHG LQ UHFHQW PDVV VKRRWLQJV WKH FDUQDJH LV WKH JUHDWHVW ZKHQ NLOOHUV XQORDG URXQG DIWHU URXQG LQWR WKH FURZG LQ UDSLG ÂżUH VWRSSLQJ WR UHORDG DQG ÂżUH DQRWKHU PDJD]LQH RU WZR LQWR WKH FURZG LQ D PDW- ter  of  seconds.  That  this  nation  allows  the  unrestricted  sale  of  such  weapons,  HVSHFLDOO\ WR WKRVH RQ WHUURULVW ZDWFK OLVWV GHÂżHV UHDVRQ Vermont  Sen.  Bernie  Sanders  was  the  most  plain  spoken  of  all  the  presi- dential  candidates  about  the  course  of  action  the  nation  should  take. Âł:H QHHG WR VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ H[SDQG DQG LPSURYH EDFNJURXQG FKHFNV ´ KH said.  “We  need  to  renew  the  assault  weapons  ban.  We  need  to  end  the  sale  of  KLJK FDSDFLW\ PDJD]LQHV :H QHHG WR PDNH JXQ WUDIÂżFNLQJ D IHGHUDO FULPH and  give  law  enforcement  the  tools  they  need  to  get  illegal  guns  off  of  the  streets.  We  need  to  close  the  gun  show  loophole  as  well  as  loopholes  that  allow  gun  purchasers  to  buy  a  gun  after  the  waiting  period  expires  without  a  completed  background  check.  We  need  to  close  loopholes  that  allow  do- mestic  abusers  and  stalkers  to  obtain  guns.  We  need  to  strengthen  penalties  for  straw  purchasers  who  buy  guns  from  licensed  dealers  on  behalf  of  some- RQH SURKLELWHG IURP SXUFKDVLQJ D JXQ $QG YHU\ VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ ZH QHHG WR JUHDWO\ H[SDQG DQG LPSURYH RXU PHQWDO KHDOWK FDSDELOLWLHV ´ In  a  similar  appeal  to  sanity,  D JURXS RI GRFWRUV ÂżOHG D SHWLWLRQ LQ :DVKLQJ- ton  last  Wednesday—signed  by  2,000  physicians  around  the  country—that  encouraged  lawmakers  to  lift  the  restriction  that  for  nearly  two  decades  has  blocked  the  Centers  for  Disease  Control  and  Prevention  from  conducting  research  on  gun  violence.  The  doctors  spoke  about  the  need  to  view  gun  violence  as  a  public  health  epidemic  and  research  ways  to  solve  it  –  just  as  the  country  would  with  any  GLVHDVH FDXVLQJ WKH GHDWKV RI WKRXVDQGV RI $PHULFDQV HDFK \HDU %XW QRW LQ $PHULFD On  Thursday,  Republicans  demonstrated  they  had  no  intention  of  chang- LQJ WKHLU SRVLWLRQV 7KH PHVVDJH LV FOHDU 5HSXEOLFDQV ZRXOG UDWKHU EH LJQR- UDQW WKDQ LQIRUPHG DQG WKH\ ZRXOG UDWKHU EH LQ WKH SRFNHW RI WKH 15$ WKDQ take  even  modest  measures  to  stem  the  tide  of  gun-Ârelated  violence.  It  is  yet  another  travesty  of  the  politics  embraced  by  the  GOP. $QJHOR 6 /\QQ
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Letters to the Editor Unreasonable  gun  laws  threaten  American  freedom I  grew  up  in  a  small  farm  town  in  central  Connecticut.  In  seventh  grade,  a  friend  introduced  me  to  target  shooting.  I  joined  the  National  5LĂ€H $VVRFLDWLRQ DQG SUDFWLFHG IRU years  in  a  basement  range  beneath  a  building  in  the  south  end  of  town. Most  of  the  members  were  men  in  their  40s  or  50s.  They  became  mentors  to  me,  teaching  me  about  patience  and  precision,  how  to  shoulder  a  little  pain  and  focus  my  attention.  They  were  good  role  mod- els.  There  was  a  camaraderie  there  that  I  enjoyed  as  I  learned  from  this Â
older  generation  of  men. $ JHQHUDWLRQ ODWHU RQH RI P\ ER\V took  hunter  safety  from  men  like  this.  He  learned  how  to  safely  use  D ÂżUHDUP WR UHVSHFW ODQGRZQHUVÂś property,  and  the  laws  and  traditions  of  hunting. These  traditions  have  nothing  to  do  with  the  unchecked  and  unrea- VRQDEOH SUROLIHUDWLRQ RI DVVDXOW ULĂ€HV armor-Âpiercing  ammunition,  con- cealable  man-Âkilling  handguns,  and  DXWRPDWLF ZHDSRQU\ WKDW WKH 15$ OHDGHUVKLS SURPRWHV WRGD\ 15$ Executive  Director  Wayne  LaPierre Â
and  his  cronies  try  to  terrify  their  membership  with  claims  that  the  government  wants  to  take  away  their  ability  to  defend  themselves  and  to  practice  the  freedoms  guaranteed  by  the  Bill  of  Rights. Meanwhile,  according  to  The  New  York  Times,  there  have  been  354  mass  shootings  in  the  U.S.  this  year. I  recognize  the  right  of  citizens  to  protect  themselves  —  in  fact,  I  was  JODG WR KDYH D ULÀH DW P\ FDPS LQ WKH $GLURQGDFNV ZKHQ WZR SULVRQ- ers  were  on  the  loose  not  long  ago.  (See  Letter,  Page  5)
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In  states  that  require  a  background  points  brought  up  by  both  advocates  Gun  violence  is  a  crisis  in  our  check  for  private  sales  of  hand- and  opponents,  and  there  seems  to  country.  It’s  happen- guns,  46  percent  fewer  be  a  consensus  opinion  forming  that  ing  in  our  schools,  our  women  are  shot  to  revolves  around  a  middle  ground  movie  theaters,  our  death  by  their  intimate  of  sorts.  Most  Vermonters  do  agree  workplaces,  our  com- partners.  that  we  need  to  transition  toward  munity  health  centers,  Keeping  guns  out  of  a  renewable-Âenergy  economy,  but  our  places  of  wor- the  hands  of  those  who  also  that  commonsense  guidelines  ship.  It  is  just  common  should  not  have  them  should  be  developed  with  regard  sense  that  we  need  to  is  a  common  sense  to  the  approval  and  siting  of  wind  do  something.  step  to  addressing  the  turbines,  solar  arrays  and  their  dis- Vermont  is  not  im- gun  violence  that  we  tribution  networks. mune  from  gun  vio- face  in  our  state,  and  in  I  do  sometimes  wonder,  however,  lence.  The  tragic  mass  this  country.  As  Presi- if  the  body  politic  is  occasionally  shooting  in  Barre  this  dent  Ronald  Reagan  summer,  where  a  state  wrote  in  1991  about  employee  who  works  the  rising  number  of  This  week’s  writer  for  Vermont’s  most  gun  deaths,  if  tighter  vulnerable  children  is  Sue  Minter,  the  gun  safety  measures  was  shot  and  killed,  former  Vermont  Sec- “were  to  result  in  a  10  retary  of  Transporta- along  with  three  mem- or  15  percent  reduc- (Continued  from  Page  4) bers  of  a  family  in  tion  and  a  Demo- tion  in  those  numbers  But  the  Second  Amendment  must  be  Berlin,  demonstrates  cratic  candidate  for  (and  it  could  be  a  good  balanced  with  our  even  more  funda- governor. this  fact.  deal  greater),  it  would  mental  right  to  “life,  liberty,  and  the  I  do  not  accept  that  be  well  worth  making  pursuit  of  happinessâ€?  guaranteed  as  gun  violence  is  inevi- it  the  law  of  the  land.â€? an  inalienable  right  in  our  Declara- table.  As  Vermonters,  we  should  be  All  the  candidates  for  governor  tion  of  Independence. part  of  the  solution  to  this  national  agree  that  strengthening  Vermont’s  Yet  this  basic  right  to  life  was  vio- crisis.  To  continue  the  same  policies  economy  will  be  our  number  one  lated  for  406,496  people  who  died  and  assume  something  will  change  priority.  But  we  will  be  called  on  to  IURP ÂżUHDUPV LQ WKH 8 6 EHWZHHQ is  the  most  dangerous  form  of  de- act  on  other  pressing  issues  as  we  2001  and  2013.  In  comparison,  3,380  nial.  To  do  nothing  is  irresponsible. work  to  build  Vermont’s  economy.  died  from  acts  of  terrorism.  Most  of  I  support  the  right  of  Vermonters  7KH KRUULÂżF HYHQWV LQ &RORUDGR DQG these  died  in  one  tragic  event  on  9/11  to  own  guns,  as  guaranteed  by  the  California  —  and  all  the  other  places  (CNN). 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Obituaries
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Roland Grace Jr., 54, Lincoln LINCOLN  —  Roland  W.  Grace  Jr.,  54,  lost  his  battle  with  cancer  on  Dec.  2,  2015.  He  was  born  Jan.  29,  1961,  the  son  of  Roland  and  Marjorie  A.  Grace  of  Lincoln.
He  is  survived  by  his  daughters,  Jenny  and  Shannon  of  Vermont;Íž  a  step-Âson,  John  of  Florida;Íž  four  grand- children;Íž  three  brothers,  three  sisters;Íž  and  many  nieces,  nephews,  in-Âlaws  an  other  relatives. Â
He  was  a  roofer  for  many  years,  and  was  also  a  veteran  of  the  U.S.  Army  and  was  proud  to  give  his  service.   Donations  may  be  made  to  his  Go  Fund  Me  account  in  the  name  of  his  wife  Penny.
Woman cited for striking man with car BRISTOL  —  On  Nov.  21,  Bristol  police  arrested  Katrina  M.  Clark,  29,  of  Bristol  following  an  investi- gation  into  an  incident  that  occurred  on  the  evening  of  Oct.  31. Police  said  Clark  had  been  involved  in  a  domestic  dispute  at  her  residence,  during  which  she  attempted  to  leave  in  her  vehicle.  As  she  did,  she  struck  the  male  party  involved  in  the  domestic  dispute  with  her  vehicle,  causing  him  to  get  thrown  onto  the  hood,  into  the  windshield  and  onto  the  ground,  according  to  police. Neither  the  male  nor  anyone  else  was  seriously  injured,  Bristol  Police Â
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Chief  Kevin  Gibbs  said  in  a  press  release. Police  cited  Clark  for  grossly  negligent  driving  and  is  due  to  answer  the  charge  in  Addison  County  Superior  Court,  criminal  division,  on  Jan.  4,  2016.  In  other  recent  activity  Bristol  police: ‡ 2Q 1RY DUUHVWHG $QWKRQ\ Bedell,  28,  of  Milton  for  an Â
outstanding  arrest  warrant  for  HVFDSH $ %ULVWRO RIÂż FHU REVHUYHG Bedell  at  a  West  Street  business  acting  suspiciously,  and  when  the  RIÂż FHU FKHFNHG WKH UHJLVWUDWLRQ RI the  car  in  which  Bedell  drove  away,  he  found  the  warrant  for  his  arrest. 7KH RIÂż FHU IROORZHG %HGHOO stopped  him  on  East  Street  and  then  took  him  into  custody  without  incident.  Bedell  was  transferred  to  the  custody  of  the  Addison  County  Sheriff’s  Department,  then  lodged   at  the  Marble  Valley  Regional  Correctional  Facility  in  Rutland.  ‡ 2Q 1RY ORRNHG LQWR UHSRUWV by  two  Bet-ÂCha  Transit  bus  drivers  that  a  vehicle  had  sped  passed  while  their  warning  lights  were  illumi- nated  during  passenger  discharge  at  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  Police  said  they  identi- ¿ HG WKH GULYHU RI WKH YHKLFOH DV 38-Âyear-Âold  Michael  P.  Kenyon  of  Bristol,  and  that  Kenyon’s  license  had  been  suspended  because  of  a  GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ€ XHQFH FRQYLF tion.  Police  cited  Kenyon  for  driv- ing  with  a  criminally  suspended  license;Íž  he  was  given  a  Jan.  4  court  date. ‡ 2Q 1RY FLWHG .DUULH +DOO 33,  of  Pittsford  for  driving  with  a  criminally  suspended  license.  Police  report  that  they  saw  Hall  driving  through  a  red  light  at  the  Main  Street  intersection  on  Nov.  27  and  stopped  her  vehicle.  The  RIÂż FHU LQYHVWLJDWHG DQG IRXQG WKDW Hall’s  license  was  under  crimi- nal  suspension  for  DUI.  She  was  released  to  answer  the  citation  on  Jan.  4.
New Obituary Guidelines The  Independent  will  publish  paid  obitu- aries  and  free  notices  of  passing.  Paid  obituaries  cost  25  cents  per  word  and  will  be  published,  as  submitted,  on  the  date  of  the  family’s  choosing. The  Independent  offers  a  free  notice  of  passing  up  to  100  words,  subject  to  editing  by  our  news  department.  Photos  with  either  paid  obituaries  or  free  notices  cost  $10  per  photo.  Obituaries  may  be  emailed  to  obits@addisonindependent.com,  or  call  802-Â388-Â4944  for  more  information.
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Bruhl  letter (Continued  from  Page  5) CO2  emissions. 'HVSLWH HIÂż FLHQF\ LPSURYHPHQWV across  the  board,  CO2  levels  in  the  atmosphere  are  still  climbing  steadily,  and  have  now  passed  400-Âparts-Âper-Âmillion  —  higher  than  any  time  in  the  last  4  million  years.  Worse,  these  higher  levels  hold  a  hidden  danger,  as  atmo- spheric  CO2  is  quite  stable,  and  continues  to  cause  warming  for  centuries.  This  warming  of  the  planet  is  also  likely  to  exacerbate  all  of  the  other  problems  that  we  humans  are  causing,  and  many  of  them  could  become  mutually  rein- forcing,  or  even  spiral  out  of  control  in  future  decades. Mankind  has  unknowingly,  and  then  knowingly,  been  playing  a  very  dangerous  game.  Fortunately,  thanks  in  many  cases  to  government  supports  that  have  fostered  devel- opment  and  brought  down  costs,  alternatives  to  fossil  fuel  now  exist.  Solar  and  wind  power,  in  particular,  are  now  viable  ways  to  generate  HOHFWULFLW\ (IÂż FLHQW UHOLDEOH HOHFWULF vehicles  are  readily  available,  cold- FOLPDWH KHDW SXPSV RIIHU VL]DEOH cost  savings  when  compared  to  fuel  oil,  and  buildings  can  be  built  or  UHWURÂż WWHG WR EH IDU PRUH HIÂż FLHQW than  in  the  past,  in  addition  to  many  other  advancements. This  is  important,  because  both  the  dangers  that  we  face,  and  the  scale  of  the  changes  that  will  be  required  to  deal  with  it,  are  beyond  what  most  people  are  currently  envisioning.  As  we  phase  out  fossil  fuels  in  the  coming  decades,  demand  for  electricity  is  expected  WR GRXEOH HYHQ DV HIÂż FLHQFLHV FDXVH overall  energy  use  to  decline. We  will  eventually  need,  and  must  move  rapidly  toward,  a  situ- ation  where  every  house  and  busi- ness  in  the  country  has  solar  on  the  roof  or  in  the  yard,  or  is  net-Âmetered  to  a  community  array.  We  need  wind  turbines  on  the  ridges  here  in  Vermont,  and  in  the  coastal  waters  of  Massachusetts  and  other  states  along  the  seaboard,  and  throughout  the  windy  Midwest.  We  need  hydro- electric  generation,  and  pumped- hydro  storage,  and  thermal-Âsolar  plants  in  the  deserts,  and  we  need  high-Âvoltage  DC  transmission  lines,  combined  with  smart  grids,  WR HIÂż FLHQWO\ PRYH WKLV SRZHU ORQJ distances. Then,  we  will  need  to  match  this  renewable  power  generation  with  HIÂż FLHQF\ LPSURYHPHQWV ZKHUH energy  is  consumed.  Buildings  of  DOO VKDSHV DQG VL]HV PXVW EH IXOO\ ZHDWKHUL]HG HOHFWULF YHKLFOHV QHHG to  replace  those  powered  with  fossil  IXHO DQG KLJK HIÂż FLHQF\ OLJKWLQJ appliances,  and  space  and  water  heating  must  be  installed.  For  renewable  generation  like  solar  and  wind  to  work  in  this  way,  our  vision  must  also  include  changes  to  our  perceptions  of  the  role  that  electric  SRZHU FRPSDQLHV Âż OO Today’s  business  model,  where  cheap,  unlimited  electrical  power  is  available  around-Âthe-Âclock,  will  become  untenable,  and  we  will  see Â
power  companies  function  more  as  brokers  between  consumers  and  thousands  of  producers.  Because  renewable  power  generation  is  sometimes  intermittent,  pricing  structures  will  have  to  be  changed  to  allow  market  forces  to  change  people’s  behavior  with  regard  to  energy  usage. With  time-Âof-Âuse  pricing,  future  electricity  will  be  cheaper  when  the  sun  is  out  and  the  wind  is  blow- ing.  During  these  times  people  will  charge  their  vehicles,  or  heat  and  cool  their  homes,  and  heat  water.  During  hours  of  lower  production,  prices  will  rise,  and  will  discourage  electricity  use  during  those  times.  The  differences  between  high  and  low  electricity  prices  will  allow  developers  to  arbitrage  the  system,  and  will  make  storage  systems  such  as  pumped-Âhydro,  grid-Âscale  batter- LHV RU PROWHQ VDOW VWRUDJH SURÂż W able.  This  arbitrage  will  have  the  DGGHG EHQHÂż W RI DOWHULQJ VXSSO\ DQG demand  in  such  a  way  as  to  limit  the  spread  between  high  prices  and  low  ones.  For  seasonal  variations,  large-Âscale  hydroelectric  dams  can  store  water  or  generate  power,  as  required. Some  seem  to  discount  the  possibility  of  switching  entirely  to  renewable  generation,  but  in  their  critiques  I  nearly  always  see  a  lack  of  vision  with  regard  to  two  areas  mentioned  above;Íž  namely,  they  XQGHUHVWLPDWH KRZ PXFK PRUH HIÂż cient  we  can  be  in  our  energy  use,  and  they  fail  to  factor  in  how  use  patterns  will  change.  Much  is  now  possible  —  we  power  our  house  here  in  New  Haven  entirely  with  solar,  AND  use  it  to  charge  two  fully-Âelectric  vehicles. On  the  whole,  there  is  no  deny- ing  that  the  transitions  ahead  will  EH D KXJH DQG GLIÂż FXOW DQG ZLOO take  decades  to  fully  implement.  There  will  be  costs,  and  some  of  these  costs  will  be  felt  in  Vermont.  Trees  will  need  to  be  cut  to  make  way  for  improved  power  lines,  wind  turbines  will  need  road  access,  VRPH Âż HOGV ZLOO QHHG WR FRQWDLQ solar  arrays,  and  some  dams  will  have  to  be  built. But  the  positives  from  these   changes  will  far  outweigh  the  nega- tives.  Making  these  changes  will  be  an  investment,  in  many  ways.  Many  EHQHÂż WV ZLOO DFFUXH ² DQ HQG WR dependence  on  foreign  oil,  an  end  to  WULOOLRQV RI GROODUV Ă€ RZLQJ RYHUVHDV to  some  of  the  most  volatile  places Â
in  the  world,  resilient  distributed  networks,  improved  air  quality,  an  end  to  mountaintop-Âremoval  coal  mining,  and  massive  reductions  in  CO2  emissions.  If  we  are  also  able  to  stop  worldwide  deforestation,  DQG WR VXIÂż FLHQWO\ DOWHU DJULFXOWXUDO methods  to  increase  carbon-Âuptake  in  soils,  then  we  might  be  able  someday  to  actually  reverse  the  rise  in  CO2  levels. Some  of  my  fellow  Vermonters  will  surely  read  this  and  balk  at  the  scope  of  what  I  have  written  here.  It  is  too  much  change,  they  will  think.  They  will  wonder  why  we  can’t  just  leave  it  all  untouched,  WKH IDUPV DQG Âż HOGV DQG XQLQWHU rupted  ridgelines.  But  we  must  UHDOL]H WKDW WKH FXUUHQW OLIHVW\OHV of  Vermonters,  and  the  farming  vistas,  are  aspects  of  a  way  of  life  put  into  place  and  enabled  by  a  carbon-Âbased  economy,  and  that  these  views  are  only  one  side  of  a  coin  —  the  other  side  being  of  immense  and  steadily  accruing  environmental  damage,  much  of  it  in  far-Âaway  places. Someday  some  form  of  energy  generation  may  be  invented  that  will  allow  us  to  dismantle  all  of  the  solar  arrays  and  take  down  the  wind  turbines.  Until  then,  however,  we  don’t  have  many  options,  and  we  are  out  of  time.  Waiting  and  NHHSLQJ RXU Âż QJHUV FURVVHG DUH QRW valid  strategies.  So,  it  is  impera- tive  that  we  change,  and  move  toward  being  restorative,  instead  of  destructive.  All  of  us,  everywhere. And  here  in  Vermont,  we  too  must  play  a  part  in  all  of  this.  We  too  will  have  solar  arrays  and  wind  turbines  and  new  transmission  lines.  We  too  must  remain  politi- cally  active,  and  push  for  carbon- taxes  and  fairer  trade  policies,  and  for  more  equitable  systems.  We  too  must  vote  with  our  dollars  when  we  make  purchases,  and  we  too  must  make  commitments  to  lower  our  individual  carbon  footprints.  But  most  importantly,  we  must  envision  a  better  world.  And  when  our  neighbors  choose  to  help  lead  the  way  by  making  their  own  changes,  we  must  be  careful  to  not  stand  in  their  way. Taborri  Bruhl New  Haven Editor’s  note:  Taborri  Bruhl  is  a  member  of  the  Acorn  Energy  Co-Âop  Board  of  Directors,  and  writes  about  environmental  issues  at  www. sustainableus.org.
NEW  HAVEN  —  The  New  Haven  selectboard  is  inviting  the  public  to  come  to  the  town  hall  Tuesday  evening  to  an  informational  meeting  on  Anbaric  Transmission’s  proposal  to  bury  a  high-Âpower  electric  power  line  through  part  of  New  Haven  and  build  a  big  new  converter  station  in  the  center  of  town. Representatives  from  Anb  aric  and  its  partner  National  Grid  will  review  details  of  the  Vermont  Green  Line,  an  electric  cable  that  would  move  wind  and  hydro  power  generated Â
in  New  York  and  Canada  into  the  New  England  grid  via  a  New  Haven  converter  station  that  will  be  roughly  ¿ YH VWRULHV KLJK DQG WKH VL]H RI D IRRW EDOO ¿ HOG The  meeting  will  be  held  Tuesday,  Dec.  8,  beginning  at  7  p.m.  at  the  New  Haven  Town  Hall. The  developers  have  promised  a  big  pay  day  for  the  town  if  it  agrees  to  host  the  electric  infrastructure,  but  WRZQ RI¿ FLDOV DQG VRPH FLWL]HQV KDYH questions  about  the  project  they  want  answered  before  giving  their  blessing.
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Branching  out “MR.  BALSAM,�  THE  winner  of  the  2013  Mr.  Christmas  Tree  pageant  in  Bristol,  basks  in  his  evergreen  victory.  The  third  annual  pag- eant,  hosted  by  Addison  County  Young  Life,  is  on  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  in  the  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  auditorium.  It’s  free. Photo  by  Buzz  Kuhns
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Memory  tree  lighting  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  7,  5-Â5:45  p.m.,  Court  Square.  A  Lions  Club  event.  “Establishing  a  National  Cervical  Cancer  Screening  Program  in  Tanzaniaâ€?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  7,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Presented  by  Linda  Andrews,  who  has  worked  internationally  as  a  women’s  health  care  specialist  for  the  last  28  years,  with  assignments  in  Thailand,  Somalia,  Bangladesh,  Kazakstan,  Malawi  and  Uganda.  High  school  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Dec.  7,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  Featuring  the  Symphonic  Band,  Concert  Choir,  Commodore  Jazz  Ensemble  and  Commodore  Singers.  Free. Addison  County  Democratic  Committee  meet- ing  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  7,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Police  Station,  1  Lucius  Shaw  Lane.  Democratic  legislators  will  discuss  and  take  ques- tions  about  issues  likely  to  be  taken  up  in  the  next  legislative  session.  Plans  for  the  2016  election  season  will  also  be  discussed. Amaryllis:  Vermont’s  Early  Voice  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  7,  7:30  p.m.,  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church.  The  12  member  a  cappella  ensemble  presents  “Jubilate  Deo!  A  Concert  of  Renaissance  Christmas  Motets  and  Carols.â€?  Suggested  donation  $13.  Info:  lunalove@gmavt.net  or  802-Â453-Â3513.
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Winter  craft  event  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  8,  6:30-Â7:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library  lobby.  Come  make  a  decorated  JLIW MDU Âż OOHG ZLWK WUDLO PL[ RU VÂśPRUHV PL[ )UHH $OO ages.  Info:  388-Â4095.
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“A  Walk  Down  Memory  Laneâ€?  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Dec.  9,  1  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Linda  Barnard  will  lead  a  discussion  of  Christmas/holiday  memories.  Special  holiday  refreshments  and  songs.  Info:  453-Â2665. “Taking  Flightâ€?  dance  performance  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Dec.  9,  4:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  A  lightly  produced  showing  of  dance  experiments  by  the  new  batch  of  choreographers  emerging  from  the  Advance  Beginning  Dance  course,  facilitated  by  assistant  professor  Christal  Brown.  Free. Community  College  of  Vermont  information  session  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  9,  5  S P &&9 RIÂż FH 0HUFKDQWV 5RZ &RPH OHDUQ
about  taking  classes  at  CCV,  and  register  for  spring  and  summer  classes.  Info:  388-Â3032. Burlington  Writers  Workshop  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  9,  6:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  Middlebury  branch  of  this  writers’  workshop  is  open  to  writers  in  all  genres  and  levels  of  expe- rience.  Sign  up  through  MeetUp.com.  Advance  sign-Âup  is  required  as  places  are  limited.  Info:  http://burlingtonwritersworkshop.com/middlebury. Middle  school  concert  in  Vergennes.  Wednesday,  Dec.  9,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  Featuring  the  VUMS  Concert  Band  and  Chorus.  Free. Â
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Hot  Chocolate  Hut  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  10,  5-Â8  p.m.,  Cannon  Park.  Very  Merry  Middlebury  offers  HYHQLQJ VKRSSHUV KRW FRFRD ZLWK DOO WKH Âż [LQJV just  25  cents  a  cup. S.D.  Ireland  cement  mixer  on  display.  Thursday,  Dec.  10,  6-Â8  p.m.,  downtown  Middlebury.  Very  Merry  Middlebury  welcomes  the  iconic  lit-Âup  cement  mixer  to  ride  around  town.  Book  talk  on  Syria  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Dec.  10,  6  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  Author  and  photogra- pher  Deborah  Harte  Felmeth  will  talk  about  her  new  book,  “Syria,  Remember  Me,â€?  and  share  anecdotes  about  her  time  spent  in  Syria  before  the  current  upheaval.  Info:  877-Â2211. Caroling  party  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  10,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center,  6  Main  St.  All  ages,  all  instruments  and  all  sing- ing  abilities  are  invited  to  plan  and  sing  carols.  Practice  not  necessary.  Music  available.  Free.  Bring  a  stand  and  a  beverage  or  snack  to  share.  Info:  emily.sunderman@gmail.com  or  462-Â3363. “Tales  from  the  New  Haven  River  Walkerâ€?  presentation  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Dec.  S P 1HZ +DYHQ 7RZQ 2IÂż FH 1RUWK St.  UVM  Field  Naturalist  Sonia  DeYoung  will  talk  about  her  six-Âday  walk  on  all  25  miles  of  the  New  Haven  River  and  all  the  people  she  met.  Part  of  the  Armchair  Naturalist  Speaker  Series,  presented  by  the  New  Haven  Conservation  Commission.  Free.  Info:  Percival@madriver.com.
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FRIDAY
North  Branch  School  Gala  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  11,  6-Â10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Twelfth  annual  school  gala  with  dinner  and  a  contra  dance  featuring  Run  Mountain  and  caller  Adina  Gordon.  Students  will  serve  hors  d’oeuvres  followed  by  a  dinner  of  homemade  meat  or  vegetarian  chili,  bread,  salad  and  dessert.  Dance  starts  around  8.  Bid  on  online  auction  at  www.biddingforgood.com.  Tickets  $25 Â
adults,  $10  students,  available  at  the  Vermont  Book  Shop  or  from  NBS  families.  Info:  388-Â3269  RU ZZZ QRUWKEUDQGVFKRRO RUJ 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH 1%6 Âż QDQFLDO DLG IXQG Vermont  Choreographers’  Showcase  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Dec.  11,  7  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  New  dance  works  by  Vermont  choreographers  Erika  Lawlor  Schmidt,  Paula  Higa,  The  Montpelier  Movement  Collective,  and  surprise  guests.  Featuring  live  music,  SURMHFWHG Âż OP LQQRYDWLYH LPSURYLVDWLRQ DQG dynamic  choreography.  Tickets  $12  public,  $10  Middlebury  ID  holders,  $6  Middlebury  students.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Ski  and  snowboard  sale  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  11,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  large  cafeteria.  New  and  used  equipment  for  VDOH RQ FRQVLJQPHQW QR GHDOHUV 7R EHQHÂż W WKH school.  Continues  Saturday. “Broadway  Directâ€?  10th  anniversary  holiday  show  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Dec.  11,  7:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Local  talent  and  Broadway  veteran  Bill  Carmichael  is  joined  on  stage  by  his  talented  Broadway  friends  (and  some  local  youth)  for  a  show  of  familiar  holiday  tunes.  Tickets  and  info:  www.vergennesoperahouse.org/ home/events. Â
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GMC  hike  in  Salisbury.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  time  and  meeting  place  TBA.  The  Bread  Loaf  Section  leads  a  hike  to  Rattlesnake  Point  above  Lake  Dunmore.  Mostly  gentle  but  with  several  steep  inclines.  Four  miles  round  trip,  with  an  1,100-Âfoot  ascent.  Views  of  Lake  Dunmore  and  Silver  Lake,  Otter  Creek  watershed  and  Adirondacks.  Dog-Âfriendly  hike.  Contact  leader  Mike  Greenwood  at  mike802vt@ comcast.net  for  details.  More  info  at  wwwgmc- breadloaf.org. Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  8  a.m.,  Otter  View  Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  A  monthly  OCAS-ÂMALT  event  invit- ing  community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  at  Otter  View  Park  parking  area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Shorter  and  longer  routes  available.  Beginning  birders  welcome.  Info:  388-Â6019  or  388-Â1007.  Breakfast  with  Santa  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  8:30-Â11:30  a.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Enjoy  breakfast,  carriage  rides,  arts  and  crafts,  live  music  and  Santa.  Breakfast  includes  pancakes,  sausage,  juice,  milk,  coffee  and  tea.  Cost  $8  all  ages.  Three  seatings:  8:30,  9:30  and  10:30  a.m.  Tickets  on  VDOH DW WKH %ULVWRO 5HF RIÂż FH ,QIR Ski  and  snowboard  sale  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  9  a.m.-Â3  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  large  cafeteria.  New  and  used  equipment Â
IRU VDOH RQ FRQVLJQPHQW QR GHDOHUV 7R EHQHÂż W the  school. Holiday  open  house  in  East  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  9  a.m.-Ânoon,  Sarah  Partridge  Community  House/Library,  431  East  Main  St.  Free  refreshments,  drop-Âin  crafts  for  kids,  and  a  book  and  plant  sale. Farmers’  market  holiday  fair  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  9  a.m.-Â3  p.m.,  Neshobe  School.  Maple  syrup,  cheese,  baked  goods,  KDQG NQLW LWHPV JRDW PLON VRDS GULHG Ă€ RZHUV aprons,  holiday  dĂŠcor  and  more.  Info:  273-Â2655  or  cijka4@gmail.com. Christmas  bazaar  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Community  Church  of  Hancock  and  Granville.  Lunch  served  11:30  a.m.-Â2  p.m.  Tables  available  to  rent.  The  church  table  needs  donated  articles  in  good  condition  that  can  be  given  as  gifts,  or  donated  crafts.  Info:  767-Â9157. Hot  Chocolate  Hut  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  10  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Cannon  Park.  Very  Merry  0LGGOHEXU\ RIIHUV KRW FRFRD ZLWK DOO WKH Âż [LQJV just  25  cents  a  cup. Visit  with  Santa  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  10  a.m.-Ânoon,  Maple  Landmark  Woodcraft.  Free.  Part  of  Very  Merry  Middlebury. Artisan  craft  fair  in  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  10  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Starksboro  Public  Library.  Showcasing  over  a  dozen  community  members  with  an  array  of  handcrafted  items.  Silk  scarves,  pottery,  quilts,  art  prints,  beeswax  candles,  calen- dars,  dog  treats  and  more.  Soups,  hot  beverages,  cookies  and  other  treats  on  sale.  A  portion  of  craft  VDOHV DQG SHUFHQW RI IRRG VDOHV ZLOO EHQHÂż W the  library.  Prize  bingo  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  1  p.m.  Leicester  Senior  Center.  Refreshments  served. A  visit  from  Santa  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  1  p.m.,  Monkton  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  6DQWD ZLOO DUULYH E\ Âż UHWUXFN WR PHHW ZLWK DOO WKH boys  and  girls  and  hear  their  Christmas  wishes.  All  can  enjoy  cookies,  juice  and  candy  canes.  Sister-Âto-ÂSister  event  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  1-Â3  p.m.,  Chellis  House,  56  Hillcrest  Road.  Area  middle-Âschool  girls  are  invited  to  join  Middlebury  College  women  students  for  “Baking  &  Storytelling.â€?  Info:  sistertosister@ middlebury.edu. Maiden  Vermont  Holiday  Show  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  2:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  women’s  a  cappella  chorus  presents  “Catch  the  Excitement!â€?  Tickets  $17  adults/$15  seniors/$10  students,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FH ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ RU DW the  door.  “To  Kill  a  Manâ€?  screening  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  3  and  8  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  Spanish  thriller  in  which  a  middle-Âclass  family  man  is  intimidated  by  a  group  of  street  thugs.  With  English  subtitles.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Winterfest  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  4:30  p.m.,  town  green  and  New  Haven  Congregational  Church.  Memorial  tree  lighting  on  the  green  at  5  p.m.  Decorate  the  tree,  warm  your  hands  by  the  ¿ UH EDUUHO PDNH VÂśPRUHV VLQJ FDUROV URDVW FKHVW nuts  and  more  while  waiting  for  Santa  to  arrive  at  the  bandstand  at  5  p.m.  Horse-Âdrawn  wagon  rides.  At  6  p.m.,  handbell  concert  and  caroling  at  the  church.  Free  hot  drinks  and  dessert  at  the  church.  Handicap  accessible. Mr.  Christmas  Tree  Pageant  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  7  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  auditorium.  Six  high  school  seniors  will  compete  for  the  title  in  this  third  annual  event  presented  by  Addison  County  Young  Life.  Free,  family  friendly.  Refreshments  served.  Contradance  in  Cornwall.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  7-Â9:30  p.m.,  Cornwall  Town  Hall.  Mary  Wesley  calls  to  live  music  by  Red  Dog  Riley.  Cost:  $5  per  person.  Info:  462-Â3722. Brett  Hughes  in  concert  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  7:30  p.m.,  Burnham  Hall.  Part  of  the  2015-Â2016  Burnham  Music  Series.  Doors  open  at  7  p.m.,  concert  at  7:30.  Admission  $8  adults,  free  for  kids  and  teens.  See  the  Burnham  Music  Series  Facebook  page  for  full  schedule  of  monthly  concerts.  Info:  388-Â6863. Sarah  Blacker  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Blacker’s  recent  release,  “In  Waves,â€?  spans  rock,  pop,  indie  folk  and  Americana,  fused  together  with  Blacker’s  signature  vocal  sound.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  required:  1-Â802-Â247-Â4295  or  www.brandon- music.net.
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Maiden  Vermont  Holiday  Show  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  12,  7:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  women’s  a  cappella  chorus  presents  “It’s  the  Most  Wonderful  Time  of  the  Year!â€?  Tickets  $17  adults/$15  seniors/$10  students,  available  DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH ZZZ WRZQKDOO theater.org  or  at  the  door.  Voice  recital  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  'HF S P 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV 6WXGHQWV RI DIÂż OLDWH DUWLVWV &DURO &KULVWHQVHQ Susanne  Peck  and  Beth  Thompson  cap  off  a  semester  of  vocal  study  with  an  evening  of  VRQJV DQG DULDV $FFRPSDQLHG E\ &\QWKLD Huard,  piano.  Free.
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St.  Peter’s  breakfast  in  Vergennes.  6XQGD\ 'HF D P 6W 3HWHUœV 3DULVK +DOO $ GHOLFLRXV breakfast  of  eggs,  omelets  to  order,  hotcakes,  )UHQFK WRDVW EDFRQ VDXVDJH DQG PRUH $GXOWV VHQLRUV NLGV NLGV XQGHU IUHH IDPLOLHV RI ¿ YH RU PRUH %ULQJ UHWXUQ able  bottles  in  for  the  Youth  Ministry  fundraiser.  ,QIR Holiday  pancake  character  breakfast  in  Middlebury.  6XQGD\ 'HF VHDWLQJV DW DQG D P 0LGGOHEXU\ ,QQ &KDUDFWHUV FRORU LQJ EDOORRQV DQG PXVLF $GXOWV NLGV DQG \RXQJHU /LPLWHG VHDWLQJ 7R SXUFKDVH tickets,  go  to  www.eventbrite.com  and  search  ³9HU\ 0HUU\ 0LGGOHEXU\ &KDUDFWHU %UHDNIDVW ´ Christmas  concert  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  S P 6W 0DU\œV &KXUFK &ROOHJH 6W 6W 0DU\œV VWXGHQWV LQ JUDGHV SUH . WKURXJK WK JUDGH ZLOO SUHVHQW WKHLU &KULVWPDV FRQFHUW Brandon  Festival  Singers  concert  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Dec.  13,  3  p.m.,  Brandon  &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK $Q DQQXDO WUDGL WLRQ IHDWXULQJ WKH PXVLF RI *HQH &KLOGHUV $ YRLFH FKRLU MRLQHG E\ RWKHU LQVWUXPHQWDOLVWV )UHH ZLOO RIIHULQJ Midd  Winds  holiday  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Dec.  13,  3  p.m.,  Mahaney  &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV $SSUR[LPDWHO\ PHPEHUV IURP PRVWO\ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ GUDZ IURP FODV VLFDO ZLQG HQVHPEOH DQG FRQFHUW EDQG UHSHU toire.  Music  of  the  season  is  part  of  this  concert.  Donations  accepted  for  the  Midd  Winds  Music  )XQG ,QIR Lessons  and  Carols  for  Advent  and  Christmas  at  Middlebury  College. 6XQGD\ 'HF DQG S P 0HDG &KDSHO $QQXDO SURJUDP RI %LEOH UHDGLQJV RI $GYHQW DQG &KULVWPDV DQG FDUROV IRU FKRLU DQG FRQJUHJDWLRQ 7KH &ROOHJH &KRLU performs  under  the  direction  of  Jeffrey  Buettner.  Service  preceded  by  performances  on  the  chapel  carillon.  Donations  collected  for  area  charities.
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6DWXUGD\ 'HF D P $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ (DJOHV &OXE 1HZ +DYHQ 5RDG &KLOGUHQ birth  to  age  12  free,  adults  $5.  Sign  up  at  +RVWHG E\ WKH (DJOHV Bristol. Saturday,  Dec.  Open  swim  in  Bristol.  D P QRRQ 0RXQW $EUDKDP Union  High  School  pool.  Music  and  fun  IRU DOO &RVW SHU VZLPPHU &KLOGUHQ under  10  must  be  with  an  adult.  Offered  by  the  Bristol  Rec  Department  on  select  6DWXUGD\V WKURXJK $SULO &KHFN GDWHV DW EULVWROUHF#JPDYW QHW RU RQ Facebook.  Middlebury. Hot  Chocolate  Hut  in  Middlebury.  6DWXUGD\ 'HF D P S P &DQQRQ Park.  Very  Merry  Middlebury  offers  hot  cocoa  ZLWK DOO WKH Âż [LQJV MXVW FHQWV D FXS Visit  with  Santa  in  Middlebury. Visit  with  Santa  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  D P QRRQ 'DQIRUWK 3HZWHU )UHH Part  of  Very  Merry  Middlebury. “Night  Firesâ€?  winter  solstice  cele- Middlebury. Saturday,  bration  in  Middlebury.  'HF S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU Tickets  $25/$21  seniors/$20  students,  available  at  the  THT  box  RIÂż FH ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKH ater.org  or  at  the  door. Memory  tree  lighting  in  Leicester. Memory  tree  lighting  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  'HF S P /HLFHVWHU )RXU &RUQHUV 1DPHV of  departed  family  and  friends  and  checks  SD\DEOH WR WKH /HLFHVWHU +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ VL[ names  for  $5,  one  name  for  $1)  can  be  brought  WR WKH WRZQ RIÂż FH RU PDLOHG WR 'LDQH %HQZDUH 2OG -HUXVDOHP 5RDG 6DOLVEXU\ 97 E\ )ULGD\ 'HF Bill  Carmichael  and  Fred  Barnes  in  concert  in  Brandon.  6DWXUGD\ 'HF S P %UDQGRQ 0XVLF %URDGZD\ SHUIRUPHU %LOO &DUPLFKDHO DQG local  pianist  Fred  Barnes  team  up  for  an  evening  RI $PHULFDQ VWDQGDUGV DQG VKRZ WXQHV 7LFNHWV 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG RU ZZZ EUDQGRQ PXVLF QHW “Night  Firesâ€?  winter  solstice  celebration  in  Middlebury. 6DWXUGD\ 'HF S P 7RZQ +DOO Theater.  Tickets  $25/$21  seniors/$20  students,  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH ZZZ townhalltheater.org  or  at  the  door.
MONDAY
Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meeting  in  Middlebury. Life  meeting  in  Middlebury.  0RQGD\ 'HF S P 6W 0DU\œV 3DULVK +DOO /LJKW UHIUHVKPHQWV 9LVLWRUV ZHOFRPH ,QIR RU / 3DTXHWWH#DRO FRP
Dec
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Senior  luncheon  and  live  music  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  QRRQ 5XVV 6KROHV 6HQLRU &HQWHU )D\ /HDYLWW RQ SLDQR SOD\V KLWV IURP WKH SDVW DQG SUHV ent,  plus  holiday  music;Íž  singers  are  welcome.  &9$$ VSRQVRUV D OXQFK RI VLUORLQ EHHI WLSV ZLWK mushroom  caps,  baked  potato  with  sour  cream,  JUHHQ VDODG GLQQHU UROO DQG GRXEOH OD\HU FDUURW cake.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  GRQDWLRQ 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG H[W )UHH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ ZLWK $&75 ,QIR RQ &9$$ ZZZ FYDD RUJ Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  Reading  series  in  Vergennes.  Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  S P %L[E\ /LEUDU\ 3DUWLFLSDQWV LQ WKH OLEUDU\ÂśV writing  workshops,  with  help  from  actors  and  other  writers,  will  read  from  their  works.  For  this  meeting,  Mary  Beth  McNulty  will  share  her  play,  ³)L[HG 3RLQW ´ D WZR SHUVRQ GUDPD /HDUQ PRUH DW EL[E\OLEUDU\ RUJ DGXOW SURJUDPV 5HIUHVKPHQWV VHUYHG )UHH ,QIR H[W RU PXLU KDPDQ#EL[E\OLEUDU\ RUJ Winter  craft  event  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ OREE\ 0DNH D balsam  pillow  with  expert  seamstress  Susan  +LJKOH\ )UHH $OO DJHV ,QIR The  Choir  of  Clare  College  in  concert  in  Middlebury.   Tuesday,  Dec.  15,  7:30  p.m.,  St.  6WHSKHQÂśV (SLVFRSDO &KXUFK 7KLUW\ PHQ DQG women  will  sing  a  program  of  English  and  European  Renaissance  pieces,  as  well  as  DUUDQJHPHQWV RI WUDGLWLRQDO &KULVWPDV PXVLF 7LFNHWV WR EHQHÂż W WKH &KDUWHU +RXVH Emergency  Winter  Shelter.  Hear  the  choir  at  www.clarecollegechoir.com. Â
Dec
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WEDNESDAY
“115  Years  of  Exciting  Toy  Train  History�  talk  in  Middlebury.  :HGQHVGD\ 'HF QRRQ 6KHOGRQ Museum.  Model  train  enthusiast  and  collector  Paul  Bortz  will  talk  about  the  history  of  model  trains  and  his  collecting  passion,  and  show  H[DPSOHV RI SUL]HG SLHFHV *LYHQ LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ with  the  museum’s  model  train  exhibit.  Free  with  PXVHXP DGPLVVLRQ ,QIR
New  moves AOIFE  DUNA  AND  other  Middle- bury  College  choreography  students  present  “Taking  Flight,�  a  lightly  pro- duced  showing  of  dance  experiments  from  their  Beginning  Dance  course,  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  9,  at  4:30  p.m.  in  the  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts  on  the  Middlebury  campus. Photo  by  Alan  Kimara  Dixon
Author  talk  in  Middlebury. :HGQHVGD\ 'HF S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ 3LWWVIRUG DXWKRU /DUU\ %RRNHU ZLOO WDON DERXW KLV :RUOG :DU ,, HUD QRYHOV VHW LQ ,UHODQG ,QIR Blues  jam  in  Middlebury. :HGQHVGD\ 'HF S P 0DLQ 'HQQLV :LOOPRWW IURP /HIW (\H Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup,  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  SOD\ %ULQJ \RXU LQVWUXPHQW DQG JHW UHDG\ WR MDP Info:  www.go51main.com.
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A cappella group gets us ready for the holidays Maiden  Vermont,  central  Ver- mont’s  popular  women’s  barbershop  chorus,  returns  to  Middlebury’s  Town  Hall  Theater  at  2:30  p.m.  and  again  at  7:30  p.m.  on  Saturday  for  an  afternoon  and  evening  of  holi- day  music,  titled  “Catch  the  Excite- ment!â€?  The  program  will  include  a  variety  of  songs  of  the  season  in- cluding  familiar  carols,  beautiful  and  moving  international  songs  in  com- plex  harmony  and  some  standards  done  in  creative  and  unexpected  ar- rangements. The  multigenerational  a  cappella  chorus  is  based  in  the  Middlebury  area,  but  attracts  singers  from  as  far  away  as  Colchester  to  the  north  and  Middletown  Springs  to  the  south.  Under  the  direction  of  Lindi  Bort- FlynnSpace.  She  has  also  performed  ney,  the  group  has  grown  from  its  on  the  THT  stage  as  Fanny  Brice  in  inception  in  2004  —  when  a  hand- “Funny  Girlâ€?  and  as  Fiona  in  the  ful  of  women  literally  re- company’s  “Shrek,  The  hearsed  in  a  barbershop  Musical.â€?  —  to  a  professional- The  concert  will  also  grade  ensemble  of  over  feature  the  delightful  40  women. Syosset  High  School  This  year’s  guest  art- Adelettes,  a  female  bar- ists  include  the  dynamic  bershop  chorus  that  vocalist  Kim  Anderson  by  Greg  Pahl meets  weekly  after  with  Tim  Guiles  on  pia- school  in  Syosset,  N.Y.  no.  Kim  has  performed  The  Adelettes  perform  many  leading  roles  in  musicals  throughout  their  community,  and  the  across  Vermont  and  recently  starred  group  has  been  featured  on  the  edu- in  “The  Last  Five  Yearsâ€?  at  THT  and  cators’  video  from  Sweet  Adelines Â
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DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH QRRQ to  5  p.m.,  Monday-ÂSaturday)  or  at  the  door. SARAH  BLACKER  Singer-Âsongwriter  Sarah  Blacker,  a  Brandon  Music  favorite,  performs  on  Saturday  at  7:30  p.m.  Blacker  will  be  joined  by  percussionist  Aar- on  Katz  of  the  national  band  Percy  Hill.  In  addition  to  songs  from  her  recent  release,  “In  Waves,â€?  they  will Â
also  perform  new  music,  plus  some  holiday  tunes. Blacker’s  catchphrase,  “Songs  save  lives,�  speaks  to  their  role  in  her  own  life.  A  rebellious  teenager,  she  is  grateful  that  her  wayward  journey  through  life  has  led  up  to  making  her  edgiest  record  to  date. The  vision  and  spirit  of  the  album  is  uninhibited  authenticity,  hon- (See  Arts  Beat,  Page  11)
Brett  Hughes  and  Caleb  Elder  in  Lincoln
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Cosmic Forecast For the week of December 7 SAGITTARIUS:  NOVEMBER  23-ÂDECEMBER  In  the  long  run,  this  approach  will  prove  more  helpful. 21  Health  goals  become  more  pressing  as  various  LEO:  JULY  23-ÂAUGUST  23  You  have  a  chance  issues  weigh  on  your  mind,  Sagittarius.  Work  with  to  push  limits  and  boundaries  this  week,  Leo.  Take  a  doctor  to  develop  a  plan  every  opportunity  that  for  moving  forward  in  a  comes  your  way  to  try  healthy  way.  something  new.  You  never  CAPRICORN:  DE- know  what  you  will  dis- Friendly Great CEMBER  22-ÂJANUARY  cover. Service! Selection! 20  Capricorn,  you  may  be  VIRGO:  AUGUST  catching  glimpses  of  what  24-ÂSEPTEMBER  22  Conveniently Plenty of is  around  the  corner,  but  Virgo,  you  may  not  be  located. parking. you’re  not  ready  to  take  able  to  escape  all  of  your  WKH ÂżUVW VWHS LQ WKDW GLUHF- daily  responsibilities  right  tion.  This  will  happen  soon  now,  but  you  can  certainly  We have great stocking stuffers! enough. daydream  some  of  them  AQUARIUS:  JANU- away.  Take  this  chance  to  Wreaths & Pointsettias too! ARY  21-ÂFEBRUARY  18  clear  your  mind. <RXU PRRGV DUH Ă€XFWXDW- 0RQ )UL 6DW ‡ 5W 6R 0LGGOHEXU\ LIBRA:  SEPTEMBER  ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\Ă€ RUDODQGJLIWV FRP ing  regularly,  Aquarius.  23-ÂOCTOBER  23  Li- Voice  your  feelings  and  it  bra,  you  have  a  knack  for  will  help  you  address  any  avoiding  complex  issues  insecurities  or  other  issues  that  pop  up  this  week.  But  that  are  on  your  mind. this  will  only  last  so  long,  PISCES:  FEBRUARY  and  before  long  you  will  19-ÂMARCH  20  It  may  seem  have  to  face  some  hard  Gift Certificates Available like  you’re  working  on  jobs  decisions.  for  others,  but  behind  it  all,  SCORPIO:  OCTOBER  you’re  actually  working  on  24-ÂNOVEMBER  22  It  yourself,  Pisces.  can  be  frightening  to  re- ARIES:  MARCH  veal  your  deepest  feel- 21-ÂAPRIL  20  Aries,  a  ings,  Scorpio.  However,  conversation  takes  you  when  a  friend  comes  to  to  a  place  you  did  not  ex- you  baring  his  or  her  soul,  16 Creek Rd, Middlebury pect.  Now  that  it’s  out  in  you  may  have  to  dig  deep  388-6054 the  open,  you  may  be  able  Mon. - Fri. 7:30 - 5:30, Sat. 8:00 - 3:00 and  share  your  own  expe- to  breathe  a  sigh  of  relief.  riences. www.countrysidecarpetandpaint.com Don’t  hesitate  to  express  FAMOUSBIRTHDAYS yourself. DECEMBER  6 TAURUS:  APRIL  21- Janine  Turner, MAY  21  Taurus,  though  Actress  (53) you  usually  lean  toward  DECEMBER  7 being  practical,  you  may  Sara  Bareilles, ÂżQG \RXUVHOI RQ DQ XQH[- Singer  (36) ĉ VSTEBZ %FD r QN QN pected  journey  this  week  DECEMBER  8 that  highlights  your  spon- Ian  Somerhalder, taneous  side. Actor  (37) GEMINI:  MAY  22- DECEMBER  9 JUNE  21  You  have  sev- Judi  Dench, eral  different  ways  to  ex- Actress  (81) press  your  creativity  this  DECEMBER  10 week,  Gemini;Íž  you  simply  Bobby  Flay, KDYH WR ÂżQG WKH RXWOHW WKDW %XCHANGE 3TREET s -IDDLEBURY 64 Chef  (51) works  best  for  you  right  DECEMBER  11 WWW CACKLINHENS COM s now.  Experiment  with  dif- Nikki  Sixx, ferent  options. Musician  (57) CANCER:  JUNE  22-ÂJULY  22  Cancer,  although  DECEMBER  12 you  may  want  to  swoop  in  and  help  a  friend  in  need,  Dionne  Warwick, give  this  person  the  space  he  or  she  needs  right  now.  Singer  (75)
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Sarah  Blacker  at  Brandon  Music
Photo  by  Kate  Zurenko
Arts  Beat  (Continued  from  Page  10) esty  and  fearlessness,  and  features  Blacker’s  strongest  songwriting  and  playing  (guitar,  ukulele,  and  piano)  thus  far.  The  songs  artfully  span  rock,  pop,  indie  folk,  and  Americana  fused  together  with  her  signature  vo- cal  sound. Blacker  was  named  “Female  Performer  of  the  Yearâ€?  at  the  New  England  Music  Awards,  2013,  and  nominated  for  “Songwriter  of  the  Yearâ€?  in  the  Boston  Music  Awards  the  same  year.  In  2014  she  was  nom- inated  for  song,  and  songwriter  of  the  year  at  the  New  England  Music  Awards.  She  has  toured  extensively  and  shared  stages  with  dozens  of  in- ternationally  renowned  artists. Tickets  are  $20.  A  pre-Âconcert  dinner  is  also  available  for  $20.  Reservations  are  recommended  for  the  show  and  required  for  dinner.  Venue  is  BYOB.  Call  247-Â4295  or  e-Âmail  info@brandon-Âmusic.net  for  reservations  or  for  more  informa- tion.  Brandon  Music  is  located  at  62  Country  Club  Road  in  Brandon. HUGHES  AND  ELDER  Brett  Hughes  will  be  performing  ZLWK ORFDO ÂżGGOHU &DOHE (OGHU IRU WKH Burnham  Music  Series  at  Burnham  Hall  in  Lincoln  at  7:30  p.m.  on  Sat- urday.  Hughes  is  a  singer-Âsongwriter  gui- tarist  who  is  a  master  of  the  heart- broken  harmony  and  the  honkytonk  throw-Âdown.  His  songs  will  tug  on  your  heartstrings  with  a  twang. Â
Hughes  will  be  performing  with  Caleb  Elder  who  has  played  with  many  bands,  from  the  Chrome  Cow- boys  to  the  Whateverly  Brothers.  He  has  been  hosting  Honky  Tonk  Tues- day  at  the  Radio  Bean  in  Burlington  for  years,  and  has  toured  extensive- ly  in  the  East  and  South,  opening  for  2013  Grammy  Winner  Rodney  Crowell.  He  is  also  an  in-Âdemand  musical  collaborator  and  has  co-Âpro- duced  and  recorded  many  albums  of  well-Âknown  artists.  In  2005  he  won  a  regional  Emmy  Award  for  compo- sition,  for  his  soundtrack  to  “Windy  Acres.â€? Admission  is  $8  for  adults;Íž  teens  and  kids  are  admitted  free.  Doors  open  at  7  p.m.  Burnham  Hall  has  handicap  access,  and  refreshments  will  be  served.  For  more  informa- tion,  call  388-Â6863. ‘BROADWAY  DIRECT’ For  the  10th  year  in  a  row,  Broad- way  veteran  and  local  resident  Bill  Carmichael  brings  his  Broadway  friends  to  the  Vergennes  Opera  House  stage  for  an  unforgettable  evening  of  songs  and  stories  at  7:30  p.m.  on  Friday. This  annual  favorite  brings  the  best-Âof-Âthe-Âbest  of  Broadway’s  most  loved  songs  mixed  in  with  some  hol- iday  favorites.  Similar  to  last  year,  several  area  school  students  will  be  performing  with  the  professional  singers  on  the  VOH  stage. Joining  Bill  Carmichael  on  stage  (See  Beat,  Page  13)
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Beat  (Continued  from  Page  11) this  year  will  be  Amanda  Ryan  Paige,  Chris  Blisset,  Kathryn  Mar- key  and  pianist  Scott  Nicholas.  Area  students  include  Emma  Gardner,  Stella  Pappas  and  Caitlin  Walsh. Tickets  are  available  online  in  ad- vance  and  are  $18  for  adults,  $15  for  seniors  (65  or  older),  and  $5  for  students  18  and  younger.  Tickets  are  also  available  in  advance  at  Clas- sic  Stitching  in  Vergennes.  General  seating.  Doors  will  open  at  approxi- mately  6:45  p.m.  For  more  informa- tion  visit  the  VOH  website  or  call  877-Â6737.  MCMC  CAROLING  PARTY  The  second  annual  caroling  party  will  be  held  at  7  p.m.  on  Thursday,  at  the  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center,  6  Main  St.  (next  to  the  post  RIÂżFH 6XVDQQH 3HFN ZLOO FRQGXFW It’s  time  to  dust  off  your  instru- ment.  You  are  invited  to  play  or  sing  carols  at  the  MCMC;Íž  all  ages,  all  instruments,  all  abilities,  including  singers.  Folks  who  haven’t  played  in  many  years  are  invited,  and  also  those  who  practice  every  day.  There  is  a  stack  of  music  in  the  music  cen- ter  just  behind  the  front  door  with  copies  if  you  would  like  to  preview  the  music  (but  practice  is  not  manda- tory).  Parts  are  available  for  violin,  cello,  viola,  piano,  soprano,  alto,  tenor,  and  EDVV FKRUXV % Ă€DW FODULQHW RERH EDVV FODULQHW HXSKRQLXP Ă€XWH WHQRU saxophone,  alto  saxophone,  F  horn,  % Ă€DW WUXPSHW FKRUG V\PEROV IRU guitars),  percussion  and  bells. It’s  free.  Bring  a  stand  and  a  liba- tion  or  snack  to  share  if  you  wish.  Contact  Emily  Sunderman  at  emily. sunderman@gmail.com  or  462-Â3363. TWO  BROTHERS  TAVERN There  will  be  three  live  musi- cal  performances  this  week  at  Two  Brothers  Tavern  in  Middlebury.  Join  Two  Brothers  every  Wednes- day  at  9  p.m.  for  the  Open  Mic,  an  evening  of  music,  comedy  or  any- thing  else.  Alternately  hosted  by  Mark  Sikora  and  Kai  Stanley,  it’s  free  to  enter,  and  there  is  no  cover Â
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event  this  week  at  Middlebury’s  51  Main  at  8:30  p.m.  on  Saturday,  when  the  Anthony  Santor  Jazz  Group  hits  the  stage.  The  Anthony  Santor  Jazz  Group  is  the  hottest  and  freshest  jazz  in  town,  performing  hard  swinging  jazz  tunes  from  the  American  Song  Book  and  original  material. All  ages,  no  cover.  For  additional  information  visit  www.go51main. com  or  phone  388-Â8209.
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Brandon  solar (Continued  from  Page  1) downsize  the  original  $29  million,  20-Âmegawatt  solar  array  on  an  113-Âacre  parcel  between  Syndicate  Road  and  West  Creek  Road  to  a  10MW-Â15MW  project  using  50-Â75  acres  of  land. The  change  is  due  to  mitiga- WLRQ RI WKH ZHWODQGV DQG Ă€RRGSODLQ
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MIDDLEBURY  NATIVE  ASHLEY  Wolff,  shown  working  in  her  Lake  Dunmore  studio,  was  inspired  as  a  child  by  her  father,  a  weekend  painter,  and  by  art  instruction  from  local  luminaries  Prindle  Wissler  and   Lachlan  Field.
ASHLEY  WOLFF,  AWARD-Âwinning  author/illustrator  of  more  than  60  children’s  books,  is  a  Middlebury  na- tive  who  has  recently  moved  back  to  Addison  County  after  living  and  working  in  San  Francisco  for  more  than  30  years. Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell
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Books  (Continued  from  Page  15) arguments  of  editors.â€? She  gives  an  example  of  one  editor’s  objection  to  a  story  because  it  showed  a  child  alone  rather  than  being  “appropriatelyâ€?  supervised  at  all  times  by  an  adult.  And  like  a  lot  of  parents  —  though  Wolff’s  two  sons  are  now  long  grown  —  she  worries  that  today’s  children  lack  the  freedom  so  easily  claimed  in  earlier  generations. “I  love  it  when  I  go  into  Middlebury  and  see  kids  walking  themselves  to  school,â€?  she  said. Wolff  says  that  if  she  puts  young  animals  at  the  center  of  her  stories,  she  can  take  her  young  readers  on  the  kinds  of  adventures  they  most  want  to  hear  about,  and  no  one  will  fuss  or  fret. VARIOUS  MEDIA Wolff  works  in  a  variety  of  media:  watercolor,  gouache,  acrylic,  linoleum  block  print,  collage,  pastel,  colored  pencils.  She  often  works  nine  months  to  a  year  on  any  given  project  and  likes  best  the  phase  where  all  the  words  are  written,  all  the  drawings  are  sketched  out  and  she  can  then  just  sit  down  and  paint  and  paint  and  paint. Unlike  a  lot  of  contemporary  illustrators,  Wolff  also  says  she  prefers  to  work  “analogâ€?  start  to Â
ÂżQLVK 6KH GRHV HYHU\WKLQJ E\ hand,  on  paper,  with  real  materials,  DQG VWLOO VKLSV WKH ÂżQLVKHG DUW WR the  publisher,  rather  than  working  digitally  and  clicking  “send.â€? Not  surprisingly,  Wolff  also  believes  strongly  that  it’s  important  for  young  children  to  cozy  up  with  a  real  book  that  they  can  hold  with  SDJHV WKH\ FDQ WXUQ QRW MXVW D Ă€DW image  on  a  screen. To  any  of  Addison  County’s  emerging  generation  of  young  artists,  Wolff  has  some  advice. “I  say  the  same  thing  to  any  kid  who  wants  to  do  anything.  I  have  my  four  Ps:  passion,  practice,  patience  and  perseverance.  You’ve  got  to  be  tough.  If  there’s  something  that  you  love  to  do  so  much  that  you  don’t  notice  time  passing  —  it  doesn’t  need  to  be  art,  it  can  be  anything  —  WKHQ ÂżJXUH RXW ZKDW WKDW LV EHFDXVH you’ll  love  doing  that.â€? Given  how  much  of  Addison  County  is  present  in  Wolff’s  books  in  so  many  ways  —  despite  being  ZULWWHQ LQ D FLW\ IDFLQJ WKH 3DFLÂżF Ocean  more  than  3,000  miles  away  —  Wolff’s  not  sure  how  working  from  Vermont  fulltime  might  change  her  art.  But  she  knows  she’s  happy  to  be  back. “I  really  love  the  Vermont  work  ethic,  the  independence.  I  was  here  during  Hurricane  Irene,  I Â
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FAQS KRISTI  WILLIAMSON,  PERFORMING  with  Theatre  Group,  Ltd.,  cele- brates  the  winter  solstice  with  dance,  music  and  poetry  in  “Night  Firesâ€?  at  Middlebury’s  Town  Hall  Theater,  Dec.  18-Â20. Â
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MIDDLEBURY  —  The  Night  cal  and  humorous  text. Fires  are  being  lit  once  more.  Per- “Night  Fires  is  one  of  the  shows  formance  dates  are  Friday-ÂSunday,  we  always  look  forward  to,â€?  said  Dec.  18-Â20,  at  Town  Hall  Theater  Town  Hall  Theater  Executive  Di- in  Middlebury.  Shows  rector  Douglas  An- are  at  8  p.m.  on  Friday,  “Night Fires derson.  “They  bring  4  and  8  p.m.  on  Satur- an  enormous  amount  is one of the day,  and  4  p.m.  on  Sun- of  imagination  and  day.  Pre-Âshow  singing  shows we magic  to  Town  Hall  begins  approximately  always look Theater.  Night  Fires  20  minutes  before  the  forward to. is  always  unique  and  show. it’s  always  beautifully  They bring This  year  Theatre  an enormous done.â€?  Group,  Ltd.,  which  The  deep  dark  has  been  performing  amount of nights  of  winter  have  pageant-Âlike  celebra- imagination and always  been  a  time  for  tions  with  music  and  magic to Town humans,  animals  and  dance  at  the  time  of  the  Hall Theater. plants  to  sink  deep,  winter  solstice  for  over  Night Fires is to  surrender,  to  be  35  years,  tells  its  ver- renewed,  “re-Âborn.â€?  always unique sion  of  an  ancient  and  Night  Fires,  always,  is  and it’s always a  celebration  of  such  familiar  tale. With  an  original  beautifully journeys. script  by  Night  Fires  done.â€? “To  know  the  dark,  creator,  Marianne  Lust,  — THT Executive go  dark.  Go  without  the  production  features  Director Douglas VLJKW DQG ÂżQG WKDW WKH traditional  music  from  Anderson dark,  too,  blooms  and  southern  Italy,  Bul- sings,  and  is  traveled  garia,  Greece,  Norway,  Sicily  and  by  dark  feet  and  dark  wings.â€?  —  rural  France  and  Spain,  as  well  as  Wendell  Berry from  such  contemporary  American  Tickets  are  $25,  $21  for  seniors  composers  as  Isaye  Barnwell  of  and  $20  for  students. Sweet  Honey  in  the  Rock,  Suzanne  For  further  details  and  to  buy  Vega,  Eric  Clapton,  Glen  Camp- tickets,  visit  www.townhallthe- bell  and  Rachel  Platten.  Poems  by  ater.org.  Tickets  are  also  available  Mary  Oliver,  William  Blake,  Jane  DW WKH 7+7 %R[ 2IÂżFH +LUVKÂżHOG DQG 5DLQHU 0DULD 5LONH 9222,  or  in  person  Monday-ÂSatur- are  woven  into  the  moving,  magi- day,  noon-Â5  p.m.
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Call (802) 388-4757 for more info. or to schedule an appointment. Porter Hospital Now Accepting Self-Requested Appointments for Screening Mammograms The Porter Hospital Radiology Department is now accepting “self-requesting appointmentsâ€? for screening mammograms from area women. Women may now call the Radiology Department directly at 388-4757 to schedule their screening mammogram. The Radiology Department representative will obtain from women who call the name of their primary care provider so that the results can be sent to the appropriate provider. The Radiology Department staff can also assist women who need to select a local primary care provider (if they do not currently have one) so that they can do so. It is our hope that the combination of this new scheduling option, combined with our newest stateNE SGD @QS # L@LLNFQ@OGX TMHS VHKK AD RHFMHĹ° B@MS RSDOR ENQV@QC SN DMG@MBD SGDRD RDQUHBDR ENQ NTQ community.
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PAGE  22  —  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  7,  2015
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OV’s  Leary  named  best  Vt.  football  player  of  ’15
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BRANDON  —  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  senior  quarter- back  Carson  Leary  has  been  named  Gatorade’s  Vermont  football  player  of  the  year. /HDU\ LV WKH ÂżUVW SOD\HU IURP 2WWHU Valley  to  receive  the  award,  which  is  based  on  athletic  excellence,  aca- demic  achievement  and  high  charac- WHU RQ DQG RII WKH ÂżHOG *DWRUDGH LQ collaboration  with  USA  Today  High  School  Sports,  made  the  announce- ment  Thursday  morning. The  6-Âfoot-Â2,  220-Âpound  quarter- back  and  defensive  end  powered  the  Otters  to  the  Division  III  state  title  and  a  perfect  season  this  fall.  Also  a  North-ÂSouth  senior  selection,  Leary  piled  up  2,484  rushing  yards  and  39  touchdowns  while  throwing  for  988  yards  in  the  air  and  tacking  on  13  passing  touchdowns  for  the  11-Â0  Otters. As  a  defensive  end,  Leary  com- piled  15  sacks  for  a  defense  that  yielded  an  average  of  11  points  a  game. “Carson  Leary  has  a  rare  com- bination  of  size  and  speed  that  you  don’t  often  see  at  this  level,â€?  said  OV  coach  Jim  Hill  in  a  news  release.  “He  has  a  chiseled  physique  and  is  the  fastest  player  on  the  team.  His  work  ethic  and  leadership  sets  the  (See  Leary,  Page  24)
ADDISON  COUNTY  —  As  the  high  school  boys’  basketball  season  opened  last  week,  Vergennes  split  two  road  games,  Middlebury  dropped  a  pair  away  from  home,  and  Mount  Abraham  came  up  short  on  the  road.  The  Eagles  also  hosted  Otter  Valley  on  Saturday;Íž  see  story  on  this  page. COMMODORES On  Wednesday,  the  Commodores  used  a  big  second  half  to  defeat  host  Division  I  foe  South  Burlington,  68- 57,  in  the  opener  for  both  squads.  Josh  Lorrain  and  Adam  Gill  scored  19  apiece  to  pace  VUHS,  with  most  of  Lorrain’s  coming  in  the  second  half  as  the  Commodores  pulled  away  from  a  27-Â27  halftime  tie.  Hunter  O’Connor  added  12  points  for  VUHS,  and  Brent  Woods  chipped  in  10.  Ben  Moran’s  14  points  paced  South  Burlington,  which  led,  21-Â16,  after  one  period. On  Saturday,  host  Harwood  won  its  season  opener  at  the  Commo- dores’  expense,  74-Â67,  as  four  High- ODQGHUV VWUXFN IRU GRXEOH ÂżJXUHV Gill  scored  a  game-Âhigh  23  points,  and  Dylan  Bradford  added  20  points  for  VUHS  (1-Â1). TIGERS On  Friday,  host  Colchester  defeat- ed  MUHS,  65-Â51,  as  the  1-Â0  Lakers  outscored  the  Tigers  by  25-Â16  in  the  fourth  quarter  to  pull  away.  Laker  Thomas  Meadows  scored  a  26  points,  including  13  in  the  fourth  period,  and  Anthony  Park  hit  all  eight  of  his  (See  Boys’  hoop  Page  24)
ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 12/5  MUHS  vs.  Burr  &  Burton  ..................7-Â2 Boys’ Basketball 12/2  VUHS  vs.  S.  Burlington  ...............68-Â57 12/2  Burr  &  Burton  vs.  MUHS  ..............50-Â40 12/3  Randolph  vs.  Mt.  Abe  ..................64-Â37 12/4  Colchester  vs.  MUHS  ..................65-Â51  12/5  OV  vs.  Mt.  Abe  .............................81-Â57 12/5  Harwood  vs.  VUHS  ......................74-Â67 Girls’ Basketball 12/3  Proctor  vs.  OV  .............................36-Â22 12/4  Burr  &  Burton  vs.  Mt.  Abe  ............60-Â32 12/4  VUHS  vs.  Harwood  ......................53-Â17 12/4  Mill  River  vs.  MUHS  .....................51-Â39 12/5  Burlington  vs.  Mt.  Abe  ..................91-Â54 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Hockey 12/4  Midd.  vs.  Conn.  College  ..................2-Â2 12/5  Midd.  vs.  Tufts  .................................3-Â2 Women’s Hockey 12/4  Midd.  vs.  Conn.  College  ..................3-Â2 12/5  Midd.  vs.  Conn.  College  ..................1-Â1 Women’s Basketball 12/5  Skidmore  vs.  Midd.  ......................63-Â30 Men’s Basketball 12/3  Midd.  vs.  Johnson  State  ..............95-Â48 12/5  Skidmore  vs.  Midd.  ......................82-Â77
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Tiger  girls’  hockey  shells  Burr  &  Burton OTTER  JUNIOR  KAI  Norwood  looks  to  put  up  a  short  jumper  during  Saturday’s  game  against  Mount  Abra- ham.  Otter  Valley  won  the  game,  81-Â57. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
Otters  overwhelm  Eagles OV  squad  spreads  scoring  around,  relies  on  substitution
OV  Coach  Greg  Hughes  routinely  substituted  four  or  ¿YH SOD\HUV HYHU\ IHZ PLQXWHV DQG LW SDLG RII ZLWK VL[ RU more  Otters  scoring  points  in  every  quarter,  10  recording  DW OHDVW IRXU SRLQWV DQG ÂżYH WDOO\LQJ DW OHDVW VHYHQ By  ANDY  KIRKALDY The  constant  player  rotation  also  allowed  OV  to  press  BRISTOL  —  Using  waves  of  substitutes  and  a  de- the  Eagles  for  the  entire  game  and  force  20  turnovers,  cisive  surge  late  in  the  second  quarter,  the  Otter  Valley  nine  in  a  second  period  that  the  Otters  closed  with  a  20-Â2  Union  High  School  boys’  basketball  team  defeated  host  run  to  take  a  39-Â21  lead  at  the  break. Mount  Abraham  on  Saturday,  81-Â57,  in  the  Otters’  sea- Hughes  said  the  plan  is  to  go  10  deep  this  winter,  and  son  opener. (See  Otters,  Eagles,  Page  23)
MANCHESTER  —  The  Middle- bury  Union  High  School  girls’  hock- ey  team  opened  its  season  on  Satur- day  with  a  big  road  win,  7-Â2  at  Burr  &  Burton.  Helen  Anderson  led  the  way  with  two  goals  and  an  assist,  and  Lauren  Bartlett  also  scored  a  pair  for  the  Ti- gers  against  the  1-Â1  Bulldogs. Tulley  Hescock  and  Andi  Boe  added  a  goal  and  an  assist  apiece,  and  Tajah  Marsden  scored  for  MUHS.  Rowan  Hendy  made  six  saves  for  the  Tigers,  and  Molly  Dingley  stopped  32  shots  for  the  1-Â1  Bulldogs.
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varsity  debut.  TIGERS Defending  Division  II  champion  Mill  River  defeated  visiting  MUHS  (which  has  been  bumped  to  D-ÂI  this  winter),  51-Â39,  on  Friday  behind  balanced  scoring.  Keagan  Dunbar  tossed  in  a  game- high  23  points  for  the  Tigers,  and  Hannah  Buttolph  added  nine  points  and  six  rebounds  for  MUHS.  OTTERS On  Thursday,  visiting  Proctor  took  advantage  of  cold  shooting  by  the  OV  girls  to  win,  36-Â22.  OV  trailed  by  20- 16  late  in  the  first  half  when  Abby  McKearin  (18  points)  hit  two Â
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three-Âpointers  to  make  it  26-Â16  at  the  break,  and  the  Otters  managed  just  six  second-Âhalf  points.  Amy  Jones  (six  points)  and  Lexi  Hedding  (five)  led  OV. EAGLES The  Eagles  had  a  tough  time  against  two  D-ÂI  foes  at  a  four-Âteam  tournament  hosted  by  Champlain  Valley.  On  Friday,  four  Burr  &  Burton  Academy  players  reached  double  figures  as  the  Bulldogs  defeated  the  Eagles,  60-Â32.  Emma  Carter  scored  17  for  Mount  Abe.  CVU  trounced  BBA  for  the  tourney  title  on  Saturday.  In  Saturday’s  consolation  game,  Burlington  breezed  past  the  Eagles,  91-Â54,  as  three  Seahorses  combined  for  46  points.  Carter  led  the  Eagles  with  26. Â
EAGLE  SOPHOMORE  Jackson  Counter  hooks  a  shot  over  Otter  de- fender  Carson  Leary  Saturday  afternoon.  The  Otters  won  the  game,  81- 57. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
Otters,  Eagles (Continued  from  Page  22) that  he  was  pleased  with  the  energy  and  play  of  his  second  group  in  what  he  called  a  promising  start  to  the  sea- son.  “We’ve  been  practicing  like  that  all  year.  I’m  hoping  we  keep  up  ZLWK WHDPV LQ WKH ÂżUVW KDOI DQG WKHQ we  start  to  get  more  of  our  wind  in  the  second  half,â€?  Hughes  said.  “We  GLGQÂśW UHDOO\ JHW VWDUWHG XQWLO WKH Âż- nal  few  minutes  of  the  second  quar- ter.  I  wasn’t  too  pleased  with  the  way  we  started  out,  so  we’ve  got  a  lot  to  work  on  still,  but  I  think  it  was  a  JRRG ÂżUVW JDPH IRU XV ´ First-Âyear  Eagle  coach  Martin  Clark  saw  his  team  fall  to  0-Â2.  Clark  also  pointed  to  the  second  quarter,  which  included  the  Otters  scoring  15  unanswered  points  and  forcing  six  WXUQRYHUV LQ WKH ÂżQDO “We  made  some  key  mistakes.  The  pressure  got  to  us,â€?  Clark  said.  “We  weren’t  making  strong  pass- es,  and  they  have  to  learn  from  it,  EAGLE  FINN  CLEMENTS  and  Otter  Jeremy  Frasier  position  themselves  for  a  rebound  during  Saturday’s  hopefully.  It  sort  of  put  us  in  a  hole  game  in  Bristol. in  a  hurry.â€? Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
The  Eagles  missed  a  number  chances  to  score  earlier  in  the  game.  7KH\ IHOO EHKLQG LQ WKH ÂżUVW quarter  despite  a  13-Â9  edge  on  the  boards,  including  several  offensive  rebounds  that  they  were  unable  to  convert  into  second-Âchance  points.  Clark  said  the  Eagles  also  missed  a  number  of  makeable  shots  in  their  opening  loss  at  Randolph  on  Thurs- day,  and  that  his  inexperienced  team  is  still  learning  to  cope  with  the  pace  of  varsity  basketball.  “The  speed  of  the  game  is  what  we’ve  got  to  get  used  to.  We  did  a  great  job  for  a  while  rebounding.  They  were  pretty  big  and  physi- cal  compared  to  us,  so  I  was  happy  about  that  part  of  it,â€?  Clark  said.  “Shots  have  to  start  falling  for  us  at  some  point.  Once  that  happens,  we’ll  be  competitive.â€? Seven  Otters  scored  one  basket  each  as  they  took  their  17-Â12  lead  after  one  period,  including  late  quar- ter  threes  from  senior  forward  Col- lin  Eugair  and  junior  guard  Thomas  (See  Eugair  &  Kingsley,  Page  24)
PAGE  24  —  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  7,  2015
Eugair  &  Kingsley (Continued  from  Page  23) Kingsley.  The  Eagles  countered  with  six  points  from  sophomore  for- ward  Jackson  Counter  and  four  from  junior  guard  Coleman  Russell. Mount  Abe  then  opened  the  sec- ond  quarter  with  a  7-Â2  run  in  the  ¿UVW &RXQWHU KLW LQ WKH ODQH junior  forward  Ryan  Thompson  hit  one  free  throw  and  senior  swing- man  Charlie  Meyer  hit  a  pair,  and  junior  center  Finn  Clements  capped  the  run  with  a  hoop  assisted  by  ju- nior  forward  Chris  Wood  to  tie  the  game  at  19-Â19.  OV  junior  guard  Derek  Aines  VDQN D WKUHH WR VQDS WKH WLH DW DQG DW 29 MXQLRU JXDUG .DL Norwood  drove  to  make  it  24-Â19.  A  minute  later  two  Counter  free  throws  cut  the  lead  to  three,  but  those  proved  to  be  the  Eagles’  last  points  of  the  quarter.  In  the  15-Âpoint  OV  run  that  fol- ORZHG QLQH FDPH GLUHFWO\ RII VWHDOV three  free  throws  by  sophomore  guard  Josh  Letourneau  and  two  by  freshman  guard  Dylan  Mackie,  an  Aines  layup  assisted  by  Norwood,  and  Eugair’s  buzzer-Âbeating  steal  and  lay-Âin.  In  the  surge,  sophomore  Payson  Williams  also  chipped  in  a  putback,  Aines  sank  a  three,  and  Ty- ler  Peterson  hit  a  free  throw. Hughes  said  until  then  the  Ot- ters  had  not  been  communicating  as Â
well  as  he  would  have  liked  on  the  press,  but  things  started  clicking  at  that  point.  “Hitting  a  couple  shots  in  a  row  and  getting  a  couple  quick  steals  JDYH WKHP D OLWWOH ELW PRUH FRQÂż- dence  and  a  little  bit  more  energy,â€?  he  said.  The  Eagles  four  times  cut  the  lead  to  16  points  in  the  second  half,  but  could  come  no  closer.  Junior  guard  Jack  Willis  scored  12  points  on  four  WKUHHV DQG FKLSSHG LQ ÂżYH UHERXQGV DQG D SDLU RI DVVLVWV &RXQWHU ÂżQ- ished  with  15  points  and  seven  boards,  Clements  recorded  nine  SRLQWV DQG ÂżYH ERDUGV DQG :RRG pulled  down  nine  rebounds  and  had  a  team-Âhigh  three  steals.  Meyer,  who  came  off  the  bench  to  provide Â
Leary (Continued  from  Page  22) tone  for  the  entire  team.� Leary  has  maintained  an  87.9  av- erage  in  the  classroom.  A  member  of  the  National  Honor  Society  and  OV’s  prom  committee,  he  has  served  as  the  secretary  of  his  graduating  class  and  volunteered  on  behalf  of  the  LifeBridge  Christian  Church,  the  news  release  said.
defensive  energy,  Willis  and  Coun- ter  stole  the  ball  two  times  apiece.  Clark  said  experience  will  bring  the  elements  the  Eagles  need  to  im- prove,  including  shot  selection  and  discipline  on  offense  and  transition  defense.  “There  was  great  effort  from  the  guys.  I  can’t  complain  about  that,â€?  he  said.  “We’re  going  to  get  better,  there’s  no  doubt  in  my  mind.â€? Aines  led  OV  with  20  points,  and  (XJDLU ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK D GR]HQ &DU- son  Leary  hauled  down  a  game-Âhigh  nine  rebounds,  and  Peterson  added  ¿YH DV WKH 2WWHUV ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK D 37  edge,  including  team  rebounds.  Sophomore  Conor  Mackie  and  Dylan  Mackie  scored  eight  apiece,  and  the  OV  coaches  credited  Dylan  Mackie  and  Norwood  (seven  points)  with  four  forced  turnovers  each. Hughes  said  the  kind  of  scor- ing  balance  and  ball  movement  on  display  on  Saturday  will  be  critical  moving  forward,  and  he  also  wants  to  see  the  Otters  box  out  on  the  boards  more  effectively  and  contin- ue  to  improve  their  communication  RQ WKH SUHVV +H LV FRQÂżGHQW WKRVH things  will  all  occur.    “We  know  we  have  things  to  work  on,  things  to  tighten  up,  but  we’re  GHÂżQLWHO\ RSWLPLVWLF ´ KH VDLG Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent.com.
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(Continued  from  Page  22) fourth-Âquarter  free  throws  for  CHS.  For  the  0-Â2  Tigers,  Jon  Fitzcharles  scored  23,  and  Trey  Kaufmann  chipped  in  12. On  Wednesday,  the  Tigers  lost  at  Burr  &  Burton,  50-Â40.  Kaufman  led  the  way  with  12  points,  while  J.D.  Goettelmann  added  nine  points  and  eight  rebounds,  and  Fitzcharles  chipped  in  eight  points  and  nine  boards.  EAGLES  On  Thursday,  host  Randolph  took  advantage  of  what  Mount  Abe  coach  Martin  Clark  called  his  team’s  off  shooting  night  and  foul  trouble  to  win,  64-Â37,  in  the  opener  for  both  squads.  The  Ghosts  outscored  the  Eagles,  15-Â5,  in  the  second  quarter  to  take  a  decisive  28-Â12  halftime  lead.  Coleman  Russell  scored  11  to  lead  Mount  Abe,  and  Clark  said  Jackson  Counter  and  Chris  Wood  rebounded  well. Â
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The  MUHS  plan  for  college  prep By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  Just  what  kind  of  programming  is  Middlebury  Union  High  School  offering  to  its  students  to  help  them  prepare  for  post-Âsecondary  education?  The  Independent  posed  that  question  to  Erin  Dufault,  director  of  guidance  at  MUHS.  Here  is  the  list  of  offerings  she  provided: GRADE  9 ‡ &RXQVHORUV PHHW ZLWK HDFK WK grader  in  the  fall  to  engage  in  “post- secondary  planning.â€?  That  includes  creation  of  a  four-Âyear  academic  plan  and  a  30-Â45  minute  conversa- tion  based  on  the  student’s  post-Âhigh  school  goals  and  priorities. ‡ 7KH ODXQFK WKLV \HDU RI 3HUVRQ- DOL]HG /HDUQLQJ 3ODQV 3/3V IRU WK graders,  through  which  students  de- clare  goals,  career  interests  and  core  values.  This  is  in  line  with  a  new  state  mandate  that  students  in  grades  7  and  SUHSDUH 3/3V DFFRUGLQJ WR 08+6 3ULQFLSDO %LOO /DZVRQ GRADE  10 ‡ (YHU\ WK JUDGHU WDNHV WKH Âł&D- UHHU ,QWHUHVW 3URÂżOHU ´ ZKLFK LV DQ on-Âline  career  interest  assessment  for  students.  It  includes  a  survey  that  pro- vides  some  guidance  to  students  based  RQ WKHLU VWURQJHVW ÂżHOGV RI LQWHUHVW &RXQVHORUV WKHQ WDON WR VWXGHQWV RQ how  they  could  achieve  the  career  op- tions  to  which  they  appear  suited. ‡ $ ÂłFDUHHU GD\´ HDFK VSULQJ IRU DOO WK JUDGHUV 7KLV LQFOXGHV D workshop  with  local  professionals  who  can  advise  students  on  how  to  EUHDN LQWR WKHLU FKRVHQ ÂżHOG 7KH SDU-Â
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course  load,  post-Âgraduate  goals  and  WKH QH[W VWHSV WKH\ QHHG WR WDNH WR meet  those  goals. ‡ /HWWHUV DUH VHQW KRPH WR WKH VH- niors’  parents  to  inform  them  of  their  FKLOGUHQÂśV VSHFLÂżF JUDGXDWLRQ UH- quirements. ‡ 3DUWLFLSDWLRQ LQ WKH 0LGG&$0 program,  which  stands  for  Middle- EXU\ &ROOHJH $FFHVV 0HQWRULQJ This  involves  the  pairing  of  Middle- EXU\ &ROOHJH VWXGHQWV ZLWK XS WR 08+6 MXQLRUV DQG VHQLRUV 7KH PHQ- tors  advise  their  younger  charges  about  the  college  planning  process.  The  mentors  are  trained  by  Middle- EXU\ &ROOHJH DQG 08+6 RIÂżFLDOV The  mentors  are  able  to  help  the  MUHS  students  with  their  college  applications  and  answer  questions. ‡ 6WXGHQWV DUH UHFUXLWHG WR SDUWLFL-Â
pate  in  a  dual  enrollment/early  col- OHJH SURJUDP WKURXJK ZKLFK MXQLRUV and  seniors  are  eligible  for  two  free  classes  at  any  state  college  or  univer- VLW\ $URXQG HLJKW 08+6 VWXGHQWV are  taking  advantage  of  this  state- mandated  opportunity  this  semester,  according  to  Lawson. ‡ $ FKDQFH WR WDNH D IUHH FODVV DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH $FFHVV LV OLP- LWHG WR 08+6 VWXGHQWV SHU VHPHV- ter,  according  to  Dufault. ‡ $V SUHYLRXVO\ UHSRUWHG LQ WKH Addison  Independent,  the  proposed  ¿VFDO \HDU 8' VFKRRO EXGJHW LQFOXGHV DURXQG HDU- PDUNHG VSHFL¿FDOO\ IRU FROOHJH FRXQ- seling  services. ³:H DUH FRQVWDQWO\ WU\LQJ WR LP- prove  our  program  to  meet  the  needs  of  students,�  Dufault  said.
college  counseling  at  the  high  school  level,â€?  McIntosh  added  she  believes  that  a  lot  of  the  college-Ârelated  coun- seling  is  being  done  by  “a  connected  JURXS RI SDUHQWV´ ZKR DUH EDFNÂżOO- ing  a  gap  in  high  school  guidance. “It  is  not  the  guidance  counselors’  fault,â€?  McIntosh  said.  “The  guid- ance  counselors  are  not  trained  col- lege  counselors,  and  to  do  this  work,  you  need  to  be  a  trained  college Â
counselor.� McIntosh  said  some  parents  who  KDYH KDG H[SHULHQFH ZLWK WKH FRO- lege  application  process  are  taking  on  the  task  of  creating  schedules  for  their  children  to  get  them  prepared  to  apply  for  their  preferred  colleges. “That  maintains  a  status  quo  that  isn’t  fair,�  McIntosh  said,  referring  to  students  whose  parents  do  not  have  college  backgrounds.
She  said  she  is  aware  of  MUHS  students  who,  at  the  later  stages  of  WKHLU KLJK VFKRRO FDUHHUV ÂżQG WKHP- selves  behind  in  their  respective  searches  for  a  college. “Those  are  the  people  we  are  slighting  by  not  having  adequate  college  counseling,â€?  McIntosh  said. :H\EULGJH UHVLGHQW 3XDQDQL 3HU- due  added  her  voice  to  those  seeking  college  counselors  at  MUHS.  She Â
said  her  own  child  would  be  enter- LQJ 08+6 ZLWKLQ DURXQG ÂżYH \HDUV a  time  by  which  she  hopes  the  high  school  will  have  brought  college  counselors  on  staff. “Their  focus  is  on  helping  these  children  who  don’t  necessarily  have  to  have  those  basic  needs  met,  but  have  the  higher  awareness  of  what  they  want  in  life,â€?  she  said  of  col- (See  Students,  Page  39)
MIDDLEBURY  UNION  HIGH  School  counselors  Allison  Stebe,  left,  Erin  Dufault  and  Lauren  Daley  head  up  the  school’s  guidance  department. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
MUHS (Continued  from  Page  1) ÂżFLDOO\ GHVLJQDWHG DV ÂłFROOHJH FRXQ- VHORUV ´ DQG WKHUH LV QR RIÂżFLDO VWDWH FHUWLÂżFDWLRQ IRU VXFK D SRVLWLRQ DF- FRUGLQJ WR 08+6 3ULQFLSDO :LOOLDP Lawson.  +H SRLQWHG WR D 1RYHPEHU Vermont  legislative  report  called  “Using  the  Evidenced-ÂBased  Meth- RG WR ,GHQWLI\ $GHTXDWH 6SHQGLQJ Levels  for  Vermont  Schoolsâ€?  that  recommends  one  counselor  per  VWXGHQWV LQ JUDGH VFKRROV 08+6 KDV VWXGHQWV 3DUHQWV ZKR VSRNH XS DW ODVW 7XHV- day’s  UD-Â3  school  board  meeting  said  they  are  concerned  that  students  are  not  getting  enough  information  RQ WKH KLJK VFKRRO VXEMHFWV WHVWLQJ and  application  process  they  need  to  enhance  their  chances  of  getting  into  their  preferred  colleges  or  universi- ties. Shoreham  resident  Kate  McIntosh  is  the  parent  of  two  students,  one  of  whom  is  at  the  high  school.  She  also  LGHQWLÂżHG KHUVHOI DV D ORFDO SHGLD- trician  who  occasionally  discusses  education  issues  with  her  young  pa- tients. “I  talk  to  kids  every  day  about  their  hopes,  their  dreams,  their  goals,  their  futures  and  as  I  come  through  this,  I  have  become  more  and  more  concerned  about  college  counsel- ing,â€?  McIntosh  said. :KLOH H[SUHVVLQJ DSSUHFLDWLRQ for  what  she  said  have  been  efforts  to  “improve  college  preparation  and Â
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Otter Valley Union High School congratulates Collin Eugair on being named Student of the Week. Collin lives in Brandon with his parents, Scott and Stacey Eugair, and his younger brother, who is a junior. His oldest brother attends CCV in Winooski and his second oldest brother goes to Johnson & Wales University in Denver, Colo. Collin is generally an honor roll student. He is taking precalculus and AP Literature. He is also taking a dual enrollment program through Castleton University: basic athletic training. Collin played football his freshman year, and then switched to varsity soccer for the past three years. He was captain this year. +H KDV SOD\HG YDUVLW\ EDVNHWEDOO DOO IRXU \HDUV DV D Ă RDWHU KLV freshman year and then full varsity the other three years. He has played varsity lacrosse since ninth grade and has been captain since grade 10. Collin has worked at a local art gallery as a landscaper for Collin  Eugair several summers. He also worked at Aubuchon Hardware in O.V.U.H.S. Brandon. Along with other varsity team members, he has helped out with a basketball clinic to help younger kids learn the fundamentals of basketball. Outside of school Collin enjoys being with his family, and hanging out with friends playing sports or video games. Collin says high school has taught him that knowledge is important. His advice to other students: “Take every little bit of knowledge you can get out of school, because if you do, you actually get ahead in this world and get into a good college.â€? Ms. Cioffredi says of Collin, “He is a quiet leader and serves as an excellent role model. He demonstrates these VDPH TXDOLWLHV LQ WKH FODVVURRP DQG RQ WKH SOD\LQJ Ă€ HOGV +H LV DOZD\V WKH Ă€ UVW WR YROXQWHHU WR KHDG XS D SURMHFW RU take on organizational roles in class. One of the qualities that make him stand out as a leader is his quiet attention to inclusion.â€? Collin will head off to college after high school, and the Otter Valley community wishes him nothing but success in his future.
Mount Abraham Union High School proudly names Lyn Ackert-Smith as its Student of the Week. Lyn lives in Lincoln with his parents, Alison Ackert and Jerry Smith. His older sister, Alexandra, attends Mount Holyoke College. Lyn has made highest honors every year, and received multiple academic excellence awards. He was inducted into the National Honor Society his senior year. Because he enjoys mathematics, Lyn took an advanced calculus class at CCV over this past summer. He is currently taking AP biology. Lyn has been on varsity cross-country for the past three years. He also regularly attends weekly math and neuroscience clubs. Lyn won the Vermont Brain Bee, and went on to compete nationally in Maryland last year. ,QWHUHVWHG LQ EHLQJ DQ LQĂ XHQFH LQ WKH FRPPXQLW\ DW KLV school, Lyn goes to the community council meetings, where he Lyn  Ackert  Smith is a representative of the senior class. He is also a part of the M.A.U.H.S. Lincoln Library board, where he is a teenage representative. Lyn skis at Mad River Glen throughout the winter, and into the spring. He also enjoys working on pen-and-ink drawings and with ceramics outside of school. When asked for any advice he could give to other students, Lyn suggest that students approach learning FRRSHUDWLYHO\ DQG WKDW VWXGHQWV KHOS HDFK RWKHU WKURXJK GLIĂ€ FXOWLHV DV HYHU\RQH UHDSV WKH EHQHĂ€ WV +LV PRWWR LV “Approach learning with enthusiasm, as it’s contagious, inspiring others to learn as well.â€? After high school, Lyn plans on going to college to pursue the sciences. Ms. Kayhart, AP Biology teacher says “Lyn has a genuine curiosity about how living things work and actively seeks to make connections between what he already knows and what we are currently learning in class. His questions lead to rich discussions and I’m consistently impressed with his enthusiasm and ability to apply what he learns broadly. Plus, Lyn is a kind-hearted, friendly, all-around nice guy!â€? Everyone at Mount Abe wishes Lyn well in his future.
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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Addison County’s Humane Society DULCE  8  years,  DSH  Grey,  Spayed  Female.  DulcÊ  absolutely  loves  to  be  scratched  under  her  chin,  on  her  belly  and  head,  and  loves  to  be  picked  up  so  she  can  rest  on  your  shoulders.  She  is  a  very  petite  and  with  no  tail,  she  looks  even  smaller!  Her  favorite  things  to  do  are  to  explore  and  cuddle.  She  is  a  true  love  bug  and  would  be  an  amazing  companion  for  anyone  looking  for  a  loving  lap  cat.  Come  meet  this  VSHFLDO JLUO WRGD\ VKH LV UHDG\ WR ¿QG her  forever  home! MILO  11  years,  DSH  Tiger  w/  White,  Neutered  Male.  Milo  was  surrendered  to  Homeward  Bound  when  another  male  cat  joined  his  household  and  they  didn’t  get  along.  He  is  a  regal  cat  who  would  prefer  to  be  the  only  cat  in  his  kingdom  and  he  doesn’t  mind  being  served  a  dish  of  tuna  from  time  to  time.
JAMESON 1  year,  DSH  Orange  Tiger,  Neutered  Male.  Jameson  was  a  stray  who  showed  up  at  someone’s  house  looking  for  love.  Just  look  at  those  golden  eyes!  He’s  going  to  make  someone  a  great  new  best  friend.  Don’t  you  need  a  golden  boy?
BILLY  10  years,  Jack  Russell  Terrier,  Spayed  Female.  Billy  is  a  smart  girl  with  a  strong  personality!  She  comes  from  a  family  who  lost  their  home.  She  may  take  a  while  to  adjust  to  new  situations,  but  once  she  does,  she  is  a  sweetie.  Even  though  Billy  does  warm  up  to  people  after  she  comes  to  know  them,  she  is  fearful  in  close  quarters  and  under  restraint.  To  make  a  successful  match  for  Billy,  we  are  requiring  that  she  be  adopted  into  a  home  with  children  13  years  and  up  who  can  understand  her  triggers. MACK & HARVICK  9.5  years,  Chocolate  Labs,  Neutered  Males.  These  two  sweet,  mellow  brothers  are  looking  for  a  home  of  their  own!  They  are  great  with  kids  and  cats,  but  Mack  can  be  a  little  uncomfortable  around  other  dogs.  Adopt these sweethearts together for FREE- thanks to Pronature Holistic who have sponsored their adoption!
GINGER   3  years,  Brindle  Cattle  Dog  mix,  Spayed  Female.  Ginger  is  a  sweet  southern  belle  who  recently  made  the  trip  to  VT  from  West  Virginia!  She  is  very  affectionate  and  loves  to  be  the  center  of  attention,  and  is  very  content  to  just  sit  and  cuddle.  Ginger  is  looking  for  a  quiet  home  where  she  can  enjoy  routine  DV VKH JDLQV FRQ¿GHQFH LQ KHU QHZ surroundings.  Stop  by  to  meet  her-  this  southern  belle  will  steal  your  heart!
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Point of Distribution Volunteers Needed The Vermont Department of Health will be conducting an exercise of one of the Point of Distribution (POD) sites in Addison County. The mission of a POD site is to quickly and accurately distribute medication and/or administer vaccines to residents during a declared public health emergency. During the exercise they will be testing the length of time it will take to have 100 people go through the stations and receive medications. Volunteers are needed at a location in Vergennes on December 22, 2015 from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Th e Vo l u n te e r C e n te r i s a c o l l a b o rat i o n b e t we e n RSV P a n d t h e Un i te d Way o f Addi s o n C o u n t y. P le a s e c a l l 388-7044 t o f i n d o u t mo re a b o u t t h e doze n s o f v o l u n te e r o pp o r t u n i t ie s t h at a re c u r re n t l y av a i l a ble .
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A L C O H O L I C S  A N O N Y- M O U S  M I D D L E B U R Y  MEETINGS  WEDNESDAY:  Big  Book  Meeting  7:15-Â8:15  AM  is  held  at  the  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  on  N.  Pleasant  Street.  Discus- sion  Meeting  Noon-Â1:00  PM  at  The  Turning  Point  Center.
A L C O H O L I C S  A N O N Y- MOUS  RIPTON  MEETINGS:  Monday,  As  Bill  Sees  It  Meet- ing  7:15-Â8:15  AM.  Thursday,  Grapevine  Meeting  6:00-Â7:00  PM.  Both  held  at  Ripton  Fire- house,  Dugway  Rd.
MAKING  RECOVERY  EAS- IER  (MRE).  Wednesdays,  5:30-Â7:00  p.m.  at  the  Turning  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  recov- ery  who  is  also  contemplating  12-Âstep  programs.
A L C O H O L I C S  A N O N Y- MOUS  VERGENNES  MEET- A L C O H O L I C S  A N O N Y- INGS:  Sunday,  12  Step  Meet- MOUS  NEW  HAVEN  MEET- ing  7:00-Â8:00  PM.  Friday,  INGS:  Monday,  Big  Book  Discussion  Meeting  8:00-Â9:00  Meeting  7:30-Â8:30  PM  at  the  PM.  Both  held  at  St.  Paul’s  Congregational  Church,  New  Church,  Park  St.  Tuesday,  Haven  Village  Green. Discussion  Meeting  7:00-Â8:00  PM,  at  the  Congregational  Church,  Water  St. A L C O H O L I C S  A N O N Y- M O U S  N O R T H  F E R - RISBURGH  MEETINGS:  A R E  Y O U  B O T H E R E D  Sunday,  Daily  Reflections  BY  SOMEONE’S  DRINK- Meeting  6:00-Â7:00  PM,  at  the  ING?  Opening  Our  Hearts  United  Methodist  Church,  Old  Al-ÂAnon  Group  meets  each  Hollow  Rd. Wednesday  at  7:30pm  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  in  the  Marbleworks  in  Middlebury.  Anonymous  and  confidential,  we  share  our  experience,  strength  and  hope  to  solve  our  common  problems.
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NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE- BURY:  Mondays,  6pm,  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  The  Marble  Works. NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE- BURY:  Sundays,  3:00  pm,  held  at  The  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  the  Marble  Works. 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.
Nancy  Luke,  of  Bristol  is  a  reading  mentor  with  Everybody  Wins!,  coordinates  blanket  making  events  for  Porter  and  the  Ver- mont  Children’s  Hospitals,  and  works  locally  and  internationally  with  the  Mothers  Without  Borders  program.   When  asked  what  she  en- joys  about  her  various  volunteer  efforts,  Nancy  states:   “There  is  nothing  better  in  the  world  than  seeing  a  child  recognize  that  they  are  im- portant  to  someone  and  watching  them  glow  at  that  realization.  I  have  been  lucky  enough  to  witness  the  girls  in  Africa  proudly  wearing  the  dresses  made  by  hand  in  Addison  County  and  a  child  receiving  a  soft  and  cuddly  blanket  made  just  for  them.  Each  week  it  is  a  gift  to  me  to  spend  time  with  my  student  at  Every- body  Wins!�  She  says:   “I  volunteer  because  it  makes  our  community  more  connected  and  a  better  place  to  live.�   Thank  you,  Nancy!
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PROFESSIONAL  PAINTING;Íž  interior/exterior,  residential/ commercial,  pressure  wash- ing.  20  years’  experience.  Best  prices.  References.  802-Â989-Â5803.
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Help  Wanted UNIFORMED  SERVICES  ALL  RECOVERY  Support  Group  will  be  starting  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  located  in  the  MarbleWorks  com- plex.  The  group  is  directed  toward  those  that  have  or  are  currently  involved  in  the  uniformed  services  such  as  Fire,  Police,  Veterance,  EMS,  Rescu,  ER  and  DOC.  This  is  a  facilitated  Peer  to  Peer  group  gathering  to  support  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,  taping,  skim  coat  plaster- ing.  Also  tile.  Call  Joe  802-Â234-Â5545  or  Justin  802-Â234-Â2190. CLEANING  FOR  RESIDEN- TIAL  and  commercial,  and  clean  out.  18  years’  experi- ence,  great  references.  Call  802-Â759-Â3193. 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.
FIELD  REPRESENTATIVE Vermont  State  Housing  Authority,  statewide  housing  provider,  needs  a  SURIHVVLRQDO LQGLYLGXDO WR KDQGOH DOO Âż HOG operations  for  Section  8/McKinney  funded  housing  rental  programs  in  Addison  &  parts  of  Chittenden  counties.  I  ndividual  will  be  home-Âbased  &  must  reside  in  work  territory.    Extensive  driving  required.   For  full  position  details  visit  www.vsha.org.   Cover  letter  &  resume  to: HR,  VSHA One  Prospect  Street  Montpelier,  VT   05602-Â3556  VSHA  is  an  Equal  Opportunity  Employer.
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MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH SCHOOL Full Time Custodian Middlebury Union High School is looking for an energetic, motivated individual to work as a custodian from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Experience is a plus, but not required. This is a salaried position with health FIRI½XW 4PIEWI GEPP &VYGI 1EG-RXMVI EX 802-382-1500 for more information. Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume and references to: (V 4IXIV &YVVS[W 7YTIVMRXIRHIRX Addison Central Supervisory Union 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the TSWMXMSR LEW FIIR ½PPIH ˆ ) 3 )
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BOOKKEEPER  NEEDED  in  small  but  busy  office  in  Bristol,  VT.   This  position  will  perform  daily  and  monthly  accounting  tasks  with  a  work- ing  knowledge  of  account- ing  software,  standard  office  technology  and  computers.   In  addition,  this  position  will  provide  general  office  sup- port  including  answering  phones,  filing  and  greeting  customers.   Strong  math  skills  are  necessary.   Knowl- edge  of  inventory  costing  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. DAKIN  FARM  is  seeking  employees  to  work  in  our  mail  order  department,  pack- ing  orders  to  ship  for  the  upcoming  holiday  season.  Must  be  detail  oriented  and  have  the  ability  to  stand  for  long  periods  of  time.  Im- mediate  day  shift  openings,  night  shift  availability  starting  in  December.  Stop  by  our  retail  store  at  5797  Route  7,  Ferrisburgh  to  complete  an  application  or  contact  tdanyow@dakinfarm.com  for  more  information.
PART-ÂTIME  BARTENDER  -  neat  in  appearance,  honest,  to  work  days  and  nights.  Pick  up  an  application.  American  Legion  -  Post  14,  100  Armory  Lane,  Vergennes.  Attn:  Da- rin.  802-Â877-Â3216.
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HEARTHSTONE  WOOD- STOVE  -  comes  with  metal- TOWN  OF  LINCOLN  SEEKS  bestos  piping  and  wood  rack.  Administrative  Assistant  $800.  802-Â877-Â3692. to  assist  Selectboard.  AA  works  a  minimum  20  hours  HEAT  MULTIPLE  BUILD- per  week.  AA  will  take  and  INGS  and  more  with  a  Max- publish  minutes  at  Select- im  Outdoor  Wood  Pellet  board  meetings  and  follow  Furnace  by  Central  Boiler.  up  on  administrative  tasks  Adapts  to  existing  heating  assigned  by  the  Select- system.  Call  today.  Boivin  board.  Day  and  evening  Farm  Supply  802-Â475-Â4007. hours.  Computer  skills  re- quired.  Please  reply  by  De- cember  14.  Details  at  http:// MURRAY  PEDAL  TRAC- l i n c o l n v e r m o n t . o r g / TOR,  all  metal.  Perfect  for  latest-Ânews/. Christmas.  $100,  OBO.  802-Â388-Â3331.
For  Rent 2,000  SQ.  FT.  PROFES- SIONAL  office  space  in  Middlebury,  multi-Âroom.  Ground  level,  parking,  hand- icap-Âaccessible.  Available  now.  802-Â558-Â6092.
AVAILABLE  IMMEDIATE- LY  -  Like  country  living?  5  year  old  farm  house.  3  bed- rooms,  2  baths  on  the  farm  in  Salisbury.  Garden  space  and  snow  removal.  $1,400/ month,  plus  utilities.  First  and  deposit.  Available  December  1.  802-Â352-Â4424.
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NEW,  IN  BOX  -  6’X6’X6’  poly  BRANDON:  PARK  VILLAGE  fabric  storage  shed,  $125.  is  now  accepting  applications  802-Â388-Â6961. for  1,  2  and  3  bedroom  apart- ments.  Rents  starting  at  $700  THE  BARREL  MAN,  metal  includes  heat  and  trash.  No  and  plastic  55  gallon  barrels;Íž  pets.  Laundry  onsite.  Income  food  grade  and  non-Âfood  restrictions  apply.  Call  Sum- g r a d e .  5 5  g a l l o n  s a n d  mit  Property  Management  Group  at  802-Â247-Â0165  5  WILD  COUNTRY  RVT  and  salt  barrels  with  pres- o r  v i s i t  o u r  w e b s i t e  sure  treated  wood  stands,  32x11.5xR15  LT  tires  for  www.summitpmg.com $75.  delivery  available.  sale.  2  are  scalloped,  other  3  are  good.  Great  for  off  802-Â453-Â4235. road  use  or  plowing.  Asking  $100  OBO  for  all.  Call  Justin  TWIN  MATTRESS  $97.  802-Â683-Â7285. Full  mattress,  $145.  Bob’s  BRISTOL  VILLAGE-  One  Furniture  and  Bedding,  room  efficiency  in  Victorian  home,  2nd  floor,  southern  FOUR  SAAB  1995  BBS  RT  7  South,  Middlebury.  exposure,  heated,  no  pets,  seven  spoke  alloy  wheels.  802-Â388-Â1300. non-Âsmoking  property,  lease,  Nice  condition  with  Michelin  available  Sept  1,  $595/ snow  tires.  Size  215/55/16H.  WOODFIRED  FRANK’S  month.  802-Â578-Â6049. 802-Â759-Â2592. BOILER,  used,  all  controls,  $400.  802-Â759-Â2129. BRISTOL,  HEWITT  RD.  -  FUTON,  BLACK  with  cush- two  bedroom  apartment.  Full  ion,  excellent,  6’6â€?,  $75.00;Íž  bath  with  washer  hook  up,  For  Rent four  summer  tires,  P205/65R,  LR  and  kitchen.  You  pay  utili- 15â€?,  excellent,  $100.00. 1,800  SQ.  FT.  WAREHOUSE  ties.  First  and  last  month’s  XCSki  Helmets,  Boeri  (sm),  as  is  or  renovate  to  suit.  rent  plus  security  deposit  Briko  (lg);Íž  and  boots,  men’s  Creek  Road,  Middlebury.  required.  $725/month.  Call  802-Â453-Â6116  for  application. 7  1/2,  women’s  6,  excel- 802-Â558-Â6092. lent,   $30  each.  388-Â0770  after  4:00. 3  ORIGINAL  Peter  Huntoon  paintings.  1  of  Brandon  Li- brary,  1  of  unknown  sugar  house,  1  of  “Chickadee  doo- dahâ€?.  Call  for  information  802-Â247-Â0115.
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NEW  HAVEN-  Excellent  1  Bedroom  apartment  with  all  CORNWALL  -  4.5  miles  from  appliances.  Rubbish  remov- Middlebury  College.  1  BR,  al,  plus  heat  included.  $825/ upstairs  apartment  w/  private  month.  Plus  security  deposit.  entrance.  Quiet  country  set- 802-Â377-Â5455. ting.  Everything  included:  heat,  electricity,  trash  &  snow  removal,  wi-Âfi.  $800/month.   Call  802-Â349-Â6811.
UPSTAIRS  EFFICIENCY  WITH  UTILITIES  -  no  pets,  no  smoking.  $600/month,  $600  security;;  references  required.  802-Â453-Â4823,  af- ter  5:30.
D O W N TO W N  M I D D L E - BURY;;  3  BR  apartment  for  rent.  Walking  distance  to  college.  Available  June  1st.  Call  Baba  802-Â373-Â6456.
LINCOLN,  SINGLE  BED- ROOM  apartment,  partially  furnished.  5  minutes  to  Route  116.  10  minutes  to  Bristol.  Panoramic  views.  Close  to  ski  area.  $690/mo.  plus  utili- ties.  802-Â453-Â7568. MIDDLEBURY  -  ONE  BED- ROOM,  ground  floor,  partially  furnished.  Very  nice,  very  convenient.  Free  satellite,  on-Âsite  laundry.  No  smoking,  no  pets.  $570  plus  utilities.  802-Â388-Â5474. MIDDLEBURY  3  BR  ground  f l o o r  a p a r t m e n t .  E a t - i n  k i t c h e n ,  l a u n d r y  r o o m / pantry.  Large  yard  and  porch.  $1,080.  plus  utilities.  802-Â989-Â8399.
SALISBURY-ÂRENOVATED  FARMHOUSE  DUPLEX.  2  bedroom  at  $1,250  and  4  bedroom  at  $1,350  avail- able.  Rent  includes;;  heat,  hot  water,  trash,  plowing  and  lawn  care.  No  dogs.  Easy  commute  to  Middlebury  and  Rutland.  Call  Karen  at  802-Â349-Â9838  M-ÂF,  8  am-Â5  pm. SHOREHAM  -  HOUSE  $900/ month.  802-Â897-Â5331.
CORNWALL  RANCH  -  2  bedroom,   1  3/4  baths.  Full  basement,  large  yard  and  garden  space.  Excellent  lo- cation,  4  miles  to  Middlebury.  $1,300/month  with  first  and  deposit.  802-Â352-Â4424.
LAKE  DUNMORE:  North  Cove  Cottages  has  a  lovely  2-Âbedroom  winterized  cot- tage  available  until  May  1,  2016.  It’s  also  available  for  shorter  periods  for  va- cationers,  house-Âbuilders,  weekenders,  skiers.  Com- fortably  furnished,  plowing,  trash  collection,  recycling,  WiFi,  satellite  television,  Vt.  Castings  propane  heater,  carpeted  throughout.  Lake- front  porch  looks  out  over  cove.  Lease,  deposit,  impec- cable  references  required.  10  minutes  to  Middlebury  or  Brandon.  Email  info@ northcovecottages.com  for  photos.  802-Â352-Â4236.
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M I D D L E B U RY;;  I N D U S - TRIAL  PARK.  Available  2  acres,  lease  or  build  to  suit.  802-Â558-Â6092.
Att.  Farmers SAWDUST;;  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. SHORT  BRED  HEIFERS,  H o l s t e i n s  o r  J e r s e y s .  bcsfarms@outlook.com  or  518-Â572-Â0307. W H I T N E Y ’ S  C U S T O M  FARM  WORK.  Pond  agi- tating,  liquid  manure  haul- ing,  drag  line  aerating.  Call  for  price.  462-Â2755,  John  Whitney.
Cars Wood  Heat
1949  BABY  LINCOLN  -  95%  original.  Same  owner  for  al- most  37  years.  Many  awards.  $22,000,  OBO.
ADDISON  COUNTY  FIRE- WOOD:  Premium  hard- woods  cut,  split  and  deliv- ered.  For  honest,  reliable  professional  service  call  Jon,  1984  CORVETTE  -  98K  802-Â238-Â7748.  Green  and  miles,  350  V8,  automatic.  partially  seasoned  available. Removable  glass  top.  Needs  paint,  runs  great.  $4,900.  802-Â989-Â5803. E L M  F I R E W O O D  c u t ,  b l o c k e d .  $ 1 2 5 / c o r d .  802-Â759-Â2200.
NEW  HAVEN:  Very  nice,   sunny,  special  apartment.  Garden  space.  No  pets,  no  smoking.  References,  security  deposit,  lease.   $850/month  plus  utilities.  FIREWOOD,  MIXED  HARD- 802-Â236-Â2040. WOOD.  Green  and  sea- soned.  Cut,  split,  delivered.  NEWLY  RENOVATED  2  Call  802-Â282-Â9110. BR  house.  Rte  30,  Corn- wall.  1st  month,  deposit  and  references  required.  $1,000/month.  Refrigera- tor,  stove  and  washer/dry- er.  Call  802-Â989-Â0936  or  bedardpamela@yahoo.com.
MOUNTAIN  ROAD  FIRE- WOOD.  Wood  for  sale-Âcut,  split  and  delivered.  Green,  ash,  beech,  hickory,  maple.  Call  802-Â759-Â2095.
1998  GREEN  SUBARU  OUTBACK  -  runs  great,  needs  new  headlight,  refur- bished  engine  with  only  60k  miles,  $1200,  OBO.
Trucks
CHEVY  2500HD  4X4  with  8’  plow,  2005.  101,400  miles,  FIREWOOD,  GREEN,  CUT,  4  door  extended  cab,  one  R E S TO R E D  H I S TO R I C  split.  $200/cord.  You  truck.  owner,  Boss  8’  plow  with  HOME  -  4  bedrooms,  3  bath- 7802-Â247-Â6061. control.  Also  goose  neck  ball  rooms.  $1,395  plus  utilities.  and  reese  hitch.  Good  winter  1st,  last  and  references.  tires.  New  Haven  $13,500,  Pets  negotiable.  Bridport.  TIMBERWOLF  FIREWOOD:  OBO. Seasoned  ready  to  burn  fire- 802-Â758-Â3276. wood.  Cut,  split  and  deliv- ered.  802-Â388-Â7300. Wanted SALISBURY-  charming  1  bedroom  apartment,  above  LOOKING  FOR  AN  OLDER  boathouse  on  Lake  Dun- Real  Estate pickup  or  older  car  to  refur- more.  $750/month,  plus  utili- bish  for  a  winter  project  for  ties.  Available  immediately.  someone  in  a  wheelchair.  References  and  deposit  re- quired.  Call  802-Â352-Â4302. 3  BEDROOM,  2  BATH- Reasonable.  802-Â877-Â2909.  Call  after  6  pm. ROOM,  1,350  sq.  ft.  on  1.1  acres  in  Addison.  3  car  ga- rage.  Needs  updates  in  LOOKING  FOR  CLEAN  kitchen  and  bathroom.  Fixed  WASTE  OIL.  50  gallons  up  will  sell  for  $185K.  Asking  or  more.  Free  pick-Âup.  only  $99,500.  802-Â765-Â2024. 802-Â388-Â4138.
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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:  brownnov@together.net.
TRUSTED  3RD  GEN.  VT  Antique  dealer  special- izing  in  jewelry,  watches,  silver,  art,  military,  an- tique  collectibles,  etc.  Visit  www.bittnerantiques.com  or  call  Brian  at  802-Â272-Â7527.  Consulting/appraisal  ser- vices  available.  House  calls  made  free  of  charge.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE PURSUANT TO 29 V.S.A. §563(g) and (h)
Name  of  Record  Owners  of  Interest: Cambrian  Corporation    Cambrian  Associates,  Ltd. c/o  Michael  E.  Grove  Company,  L.P.A.   c/o  Anthony  F.  Abatiell,  President 1125  Niles-ÂCortland  Road  S.E.    One  Justice  Square  Warren,  OH  44484     Rutland,  Vermont  07501 Description  of  the  Land: Being  all  and  the  same  lands  and  premises  conveyed  to  Patrick  J.  Harrison  and  Melanie  L.  Harrison  by  Warranty  Deed  of  Richard  F.  Terrier  and  Lydia  S.  Terrier  dated  December  7,  2007  and  recorded  in  Book  92,  Page  160  of  the  Addison  Land  Records. Nature  of  the  Interest: Oil,  Gas  and  Mineral  Lease  from  Merton  D.  Torrey  and  Shirley  B.  Torrey  to  Cambrian  Corporation  dated  October  15,  1964,  and  recorded  at  Book  32  Pages  388  of  the  Addison  Land  Records.   A  1%  overriding  royalty  interest  was  assigned  by  Cambrian  Corporation  to  Cambrian  Associates  Ltd.,  by  Assignment  dated  October  16,  1981,  and  recorded  at  Book  41,  Page  45  of  the  Addison  Land  Records.  Name  and  Address  of  the  Person  Giving  Notice Patrick  J.  Harrison  and  Melanie  L.  Harrison 97 5RXWH $ ‡ $GGLVRQ 97 It  is  presumed  that  the  above  Oil,  Gas  and  Mineral  Leases  are  abandoned. Dated  at  Middlebury,  Vermont,  this  30th  day  of  November,  2015. Submitted  by:  Patrick  J.  Harrison  and  Melanie  L.  Harrison                      12/7
WARNING ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VERGENNES-ÂPANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. DECEMBER 8, 2015
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PAGE  38  —  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  December  7,  2015
Middlebury  Union  Middle  School    honor  roll MIDDLEBURY  —  The  follow- ing  students  at  Middlebury  Union  Middle  School  have  been  recog- nized  for  their  academic  achieve- PHQW GXULQJ WKH Âż UVW TXDUWHU RI WKH 2015-Â2016  school  year. ACADEMIC  HIGH  HONORS Ken  Barkdoll,  Caleb  Benz,  Celeste  Berenbaum,  Anna  Berg,  Eli  Billings,  Carly  Burger,  Gabriel  Cason,  Chloe  Clark,  Katherine  Donahue,  Spencer  Doran,  Alexis  Drown,  Mary  Ann  Eastman,  Joseph Â
Public Notices can  be  found  on Pages  37  &  38.
TOWN OF NEW HAVEN PUBLIC NOTICE
  The  New  Haven  Selectboard  invites  you  to  an  informational  meeting  on  the  Proposed  Vermont  Green  Line  and  Converter  Station  (a/k/a  Anbaric  Transmission  Line)  on  Tuesday,  December  8,  2015. Where:  New  Haven  Town  Hall When:  Tuesday,  December  8,  2015  at  7PM What:  Informational  Meeting  on  the  Proposed  Vermont  Green  Line  and  Converter  Station  (a/k/a/  Anbaric  Transmission  Line)   The  Selectboard  is  reviewing  details  of  the  proposal  and  welcomes  your  comments  and  questions.                    12/7
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Findlay,  Hunter  Gale,  Timothy  Goettelmann,  Evan  Gregory,  Maeve  Hammel,  Hale  Hescock,  Malia  Hodges,  Ebenezer  Jackson,  James  Jette,  Devon  Kearns,  Kierra  Lacey,  Anna  McIntosh,  Rosemary  Munkres,  Mary  Nagy-ÂBenson,  Astrid  Olsen,  Isabel  Olson,  Owen  Palcsik,  Emily  Pecsok,  Eva  Phair,  Isabella  Pistilli,  Sophie  Pope  McCright,  Kieran  Sheridan,  6RÂż D 6WHIDQL 7KDWFKHU 7UXGHDX Grace  Tucker,  Kathryn  Waterman,  Theo  Wells-ÂSpackman,  Paige  Williamson  and  Peter  Wolosinski. ACADEMIC  HONORS Lois  Alberts,  Abel  Anderson,  Olivia  Audet,  Jesse  Audet,  Elijah  Bachand,  Abigail  Bailey,  Ian  Bayliss,  Quinn  Berry,  Katherine  Berthiaume,  Alexander  Bleich,  Elizabeth  Bright,  Lukas  Broughton,  Isaiah  Bullock,  Tyler  Buxton,  William  Carpenter,  Nicholas  Carrara,  Aiden  Cole,  Courtney Â
TOWN OF STARKSBORO NOTICE OF TERMS OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL ESTATE
The  Town  of  Starksboro  has  entered  into  a  Purchase  and  Sale  Contract  to  sell  approximately  13  acres  of  land  located  at  3902  Vermont  Rte  116,  Starksboro  (currently  part  of  the  Starksboro  gravel  pit)  to  Kerry  Kurt,  4118  Vermont  Route  116,  6WDUNVERUR 97 6LJQL¿FDQW WHUPV RI WKH agreement  include: ‡ 7KH SXUFKDVH SULFH VKDOO EH ‡ 7KH SXUFKDVHU LV UHVSRQVLEOH IRU D boundary  line  survey  and  closing  costs. ‡ 7KH 7RZQ RI 6WDUNVERUR VKDOO FRQVWUXFW D road  adequate  for  farm  equipment  on  the  property. ‡ 9HUPRQW /DQG 7UXVW FRYHQDQWV UHVWULFW WKH sale  of  this  land  to  the  adjoining  landowner. Complete  terms  of  sale  are  available  at  WKH 6WDUNVERUR 7RZQ 2I¿FHV GXULQJ UHJXODU business  hours.   ,I D SHWLWLRQ VLJQHG E\ ¿YH SHUFHQW RI WKH legal  voters  of  the  Town  of  Starksboro  objecting  to  the  proposed  sale  of  real  estate  is  presented  to  the  Town  Clerk  within  30  days  of  this  posting,  the  Selectboard  shall  have  the  question  considered  at  a  special  or  annual  town  meeting  called  for  this  purpose. 12/7       3RVWHG 0RQGD\ 'HFHPEHU
Curler,  Lydia  Deppman,  Ava  Devost,  Eryn  Diehl,  Gabriel  Dunn,  Lillian  Fleming,  Emma  Franklin,  Morgan  Galipeau,  Alice  Ganey,  Sonia  Garoiu,  Andy  Giorgio,  Adin  Girard,  Maycee  Godshalk-ÂTidd,  Bridget  Graham,  Colby  Hammond,  Wesley  Hirdler,  Charles  Hodson,  Timothy  Hunsdorfer,  Emma  Huntington,  Silas  Jackson,  Mason  Kaufmann,  Ethan  Kent,  Camille  Kutter  and  Journey  LaRose. Also,  Kaylee  Lathrop,  Oliver  Lewis,  Mira  Maglienti,  Camille  Malhotra,  Ella  McKhann,  Kaitlyn  McNamara,  Fraser  Milligan,  Taylor  Moulton,  Hunter  Munteanu,  Thomas  Nevins,  Sarah  Nicolai,  Jaden  Ohanian,  Riley  O’Neil,  Andrea  Palmer,  Sutton  Perry,  David  Peters,  Logan  Pierson-ÂFlagg,  Oliver  Poduschnick,  Landon  Popp,  Olivia  Pottinger,  Spencer  Pratt,  Karic  Riche,  Chelsea  Robinson,  Julian  Roy,  Bode  Rubright,  Audrey  Schnoor,  Alison  Seaton,  Alexander  Shashok,  Stirling  Sidaway,  Harper  Sinclair,  Chloe  Smith,  Phoebe  Smith,  Gwen  Stafford,  Nicholas Â
ADDISON NORTHWEST SUPERVISORY UNION FERRISBURGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Invitation to Submit Letters of Interest for Board Member Position The  Ferrisburgh  School  District  is  seeking  an  individual  from  the  Town  of  Ferrisburgh  who  is  interested  in  serving  on  the  seven  (7)  member  Vergennes  Union  High  School  Board.  It  is  the  re- sponsibility  of  the  Ferrisburgh  School  %RDUG WR DSSRLQW D TXDOL¿HG SHUVRQ WR ¿OO this  vacancy  until  an  election  at  a  spe- cial  or  annual  meeting  is  held. Members  of  the  Town  of  Ferrisburgh  are  invited  to  submit  a  letter  of  interest  to  serve  in  this  position  representing  the  Town  of  Ferrisburgh  by  Friday,  Decem- ber  11,  2015,  to: Ferrisburgh  School  Board c/o  Superintendent  of  Schools Addison  Northwest  S.U. 11  Main  Street,  Suite  B100 Vergennes,  VT  05491 (EOE) 12/3,  7
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE PURSUANT TO 29 V.S.A. §563(g) and (h)
Name  of  Record  Owners  of  Interest: Cambrian  Corporation    Cambrian  Associates,  Ltd. c/o  Michael  E.  Grove  Company,  L.P.A.   c/o  Anthony  F.  Abatiell,  President 1125  Niles-ÂCortland  Road  S.E.    One  Justice  Square  Warren,  OH  44484     Rutland,  Vermont  07501 Description  of  the  Land: Being  all  and  the  same  lands  and  premises  conveyed  to  Kilby-ÂHarrison,  LLC  by  Warranty  Deed  of  Maplecroft  Partners,  LLC  dated  November  13,  2009  and  recorded  in  Book  95  Page  348  of  the  Addison  Land  Records.  Nature  of  the  Interest: Oil,  Gas  and  Mineral  Lease  from  Theron  C.  Benedict  and  Lizzie  T.  Benedict  to  Cambrian  Corporation  dated  October  28,  1964,  and  recorded  at  Book  32  Pages  406  of  the  Addison  Land  Records.   A  1%  overriding  royalty  interest  was  assigned  by  Cambrian  Corporation  to  Cambrian  Associates  Ltd.,  by  Assignment  dated  October  16,  1981,  and  recorded  at  Book  41,  Page  45  of  the  Addison  Land  Records.  Name  and  Address  of  the  Person  Giving  Notice Kilby-ÂHarrison,  LLC 97 5RXWH $ ‡ $GGLVRQ 97 It  is  presumed  that  the  above  Oil,  Gas  and  Mineral  Leases  are  abandoned. Dated  at  Middlebury,  Vermont,  this  30th  day  of  November,  2015. Submitted  by:  Kilby-ÂHarrison,  LLC                                    12/7
Suchomel,  Kelsey  Treadway,  Gwen  Troumbley,  Camila  Van  Order  Gonzalez,  Anna  Wagner,  Clara  Wolff,  Franklyn  Wolff  and  Ireland  Young. WORK  HABITS  HIGH  HONORS Caleb  Benz,  Anna  Berg,  Chloe  Clark,  Katherine  Donahue,  Mary  Ann  Eastman,  Camille  Kutter,  Kierra  Lacey,  Mira  Maglienti,  Anna  McIntosh,  Ella  McKhann,  Hunter  Munteanu,  Jaden  Ohanian,  Astrid  Olsen,  Isabel  Olson,  Andrea  Palmer,  Emily  Pecsok,  Eva  Phair,  Harper  Sinclair,  Kathryn  Waterman,  Charles  Welch  III  and  Theo  Wells-ÂSpackman. WORK  HABITS  HONORS Lois  Alberts,  Abel  Anderson,  Olivia  Audet,  Jesse  Audet,  Zohar  Avieli,  Elijah  Bachand,  Abigail  Bailey,  Ken  Barkdoll,  Alexis  Bartlett,  Kamrin  Bartlett,  Ian  Bayliss,  Zachary  Bean,  Celeste  Berenbaum,  Ellen  Berg,  Katherine  Berthiaume,  Eli  Billings,  Alexander  Bleich,  Elizabeth  Bright,  Isaiah  Bullock,  Carly  Burger,  Samantha  Bushee,  Tyler  Buxton,  William  Carpenter,  Nicholas  Carrara,  Gabriel  Cason,  Lyndsey  Champine,  Seth  Charbonneau,  Owen  Connelly,  Jacob  Corkins,  Gabriel  Cotell,  Lydia  Deppman,  Camden  Devlin,  Ava  Devost,  Eryn  Diehl,  Spencer  Doran,  Audrey  Drinkwine,  Alexis  Drown,  Gabriel  Dunn,  Timothy  Dyer,  Bailey  Farrell,  Joseph  Findlay,  Lillian  Fleming,  William  Forbes,  Emma  Franklin,  Hunter  Gale,  Morgan  Galipeau,  Alice  Ganey,  Anthony  Garner  and  Sonia  Garoiu. Also,  Destiny  Gero,  Jasmine  Gero,  Eloe  Gile,  Drew  Gill,  Andy  Giorgio,  Adin  Girard,  Chase  Given,  Timothy  Goettelmann,  Mahaila  Gosselin,  Evan  Gregory,  Madison  Hallock,  Liam  Hamilton,  Maeve Â
Hammel,  Colby  Hammond,  Hale  Hescock,  Wesley  Hirdler,  Malia  Hodges,  Charles  Hodson,  Alexia  Huestis,  Timothy  Hunsdorfer,  Emma  Huntington,  Ebenezer  Jackson,  Silas  Jackson,  Camryn  Jaring,  James  Jette,  Keegan  Kane,  Mason  Kaufmann,  Devon  Kearns,  Ryan  Kearns,  Kira  Kemp,  Ethan  Kent,  Ellie  Kiel,  Journey  LaRose,  Brianna  Lathrop,  Kaylee  Lathrop,  Oliver  Lewis,  Camille  Malhotra,  Megan  McGettrick,  Kaitlyn  McNamara,  Alexander  Mencel,  Fraser  Milligan,  Kyle  Mitchell,  Taylor  Moulton,  Rosemary  Munkres,  Ryan  Nadeau,  Mary  Nagy-ÂBenson,  Thomas  Nevins,  Abagail  Nicholson-ÂWemette  and  Sarah  Nicolai. Also,  Isaac  Norris,  Riley  O’Neil,  Colleen  Oster,  Owen  Palcsik,  Kai  Pasciak,  Sutton  Perry,  Mckenna  Phillips,  Isabella  Pistilli,  Ian  Ploof,  Oliver  Poduschnick,  Sophie  Pope  McCright,  Landon  Popp,  Olivia  Pottinger,  Devyn  Pratt,  Spencer  Pratt,  Deona  Proulx,  Sydney  Provencher,  Emma  Quesnel,  Josie  Rheaume,  Serena  Roberts,  Chelsea  Robinson,  Julian  Roy,  Bode  Rubright,  Marshall  Sanchez,  Nadya  Sato,  Peter  Scharstein,  Audrey  Schnoor,  Alison  Seaton,  Alexander  Shashok,  Kieran  Sheridan,  Stirling  Sidaway,  Chloe  Smith,  Phoebe  Smith,  Dalylah  Sorrell-ÂCushman,  Gwen  Stafford,  Cassie  Stearns,  6RÂż D 6WHIDQL %ULWWDQ\ 6WRQH Nicholas  Suchomel,  Tristin  Sullivan,  Kassidy  Sunderland,  Brooke  Tabor,  Talin  Teague,  Kobe  Terk,  Shoshana  Tieyah,  Gwen  Troumbley,  Thatcher  Trudeau,  Grace  Tucker,  Camila  Van  Order  Gonzalez,  Sylvia  Vorsteveld,  Anna  Wagner,  Paige  Williamson,  Mayson  Wisnowski,  Clara  Wolff,  Franklyn  Wolff  and  Peter  Wolosinski.
PUBLIC NOTICE VERMONT STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Lawson  has  proposed  add- training  and  talked  about  it  and  said,  more,  delivered  an  emotional  mes- sage  to  the  UD-Â3  board  last  Tuesday  ing  around  $36,000  to  next  year’s  ‘Here’s  how  we  can  get  better?’â€? Parents  should  not  assume  that  DERXW ZKDW VKH VDLG ZHUH GLIÂżFXO- MUHS  budget  to  enhance  college  ties  that  students  face  in  positioning  counseling.  Bayliss  called  that  sug- teachers  are  resistant  to  change,  gested  infusion  “better  than  noth- Sears  said. themselves  for  college  admittance. “I  do  resist  the  idea  that  we  are  not  ing.â€?  But  added  she  “I  feel  it  would  be  in- had  hoped  the  school  open  to  change,â€?  Sears  said.  “We  can  teresting  to  ask  students  might  earmark  some  continue  to  change.  We  have  knowl- what  their  experiences  “The guidance of  its  surplus  funds  to- edge  we  can  bring  and  our  guidance  have  been,â€?  Barkdoll  counselors ward  the  hiring  of  col- counselors  have  knowledge  they  can  said.  “I  think  it  is  im- there do know lege  counselors.  UD-Â3  bring,  and  they  can  also  grow.’  Let’s  portant  that  we  remem- how to help is  carrying  a  current  think  of  a  good,  positive,  collabora- ber  that  we  can’t  imple- out students fund  balance  of  around  tive  way  to  grow,  where  it  doesn’t  ment  one  thing  and  it’s  $589,000.  Current  EHFRPH D SXEOLF Ă€RJJLQJ ´ going  to  work  for  all  of  and they are an available plans  call  for  $300,000  Devin  McLaughlin,  a  UD-Â3  board  the  students.â€? MUHS  senior  Nick  resource. I think in  surplus  money  to  member  from  Middlebury,  suggest- Beauchamp,  student  the issue is that be  applied  toward  im- ed  more  conversation  with  parents  provements  to  MUHS  and  school  administrators  on  the  representative  to  the  students aren’t and  MUMS  security,  as  status  of  current  counseling  services  UD-Â3  board,  said  he  pressured to go well  as  some  new  lock- —  provided  by  Erin  Dufault,  Lauren  believes  students  might  ers  at  the  high  school.  Daley  and  Allison  Stebe  —  and  how  just  need  some  more  there.â€? — MUHS senior Plans  call  for  another  they  might  be  improved. prompting  to  take  ad- Nick Beauchamp $289,000  to  be  used  to  “I  think  public  input  and  hearing  vantage  of  the  servic- offset  the  tax  impacts  concerns  is  a  positive  thing,  but  in  es  that  are  already  in  RI WKH ÂżVFDO \HDU VSHQGLQJ SUR- an  ideal  world,  I  would  like  the  ad- place.  ministration  working  with  folks  who  “The  guidance  counselors  there  posal  for  UD-Â3. Administrators  and  teachers  at  have  concerns  and  somehow  move  do  know  how  to  help  out  students  and  they  are  an  available  resource,â€?  MUHS  counter  that  students  are  forward  to  improve  what  we  have  said  Beauchamp.  “I  think  the  issue  getting  plenty  of  counseling  and  op- and  identify  whether  we  really  are  is  that  students  aren’t  pressured  to  portunities  to  plan  for  college  (see  missing  something  and  therefore  we  go  there  ‌  You’re  told  to  sign  up  on  accompanying  story  providing  an  need  to  plug  it  in  or  somehow  solve  \RXU RZQ DQG ÂżJXUH RXW D WLPH ,Q overview  of  MUHS  guidance  offer- it,â€?  he  said. a  lot  of  cases,  for  a  lot  of  students,  ings  for  those  students  post-Âsecond- LOOK  AT  THE  DATA UD-Â3  board  members  last  Tues- they  don’t  really  decide  to  go  to  col- ary  education). Larry  O’Connor  is  a  special  edu- day  reviewed  an  “MUHS  Post-ÂSec- lege  until  their  12th-Âgrade  year,  and  ondary  Planning  Services  Data  at  that  point,  it’s  catch-Âup.  Because  cator  at  MUHS.  He  said  MUHS  they  weren’t  led  in  that  direction,  should  make  sure  that  all  stu- ddisonindepende Report.â€?  It  includes  infor- mation  on  students’  college  they  didn’t  know  they  had  to  go  to  GHQWV EHQHÂżW IURP DQ\ DGGL- acceptance  rates  and  enroll- WKH JXLGDQFH RIÂżFH DQG DVN WKRVH tional  counseling  resources,  ment  plans  for  post-Âsecond- kinds  of  questions.  The  resources  and  not  just  those  who  want  ary  education.  The  report  is  are  there,  I  just  don’t  think  students  to  get  into  college. “We  are  going  to  have  to  also  intended  to  “illuminate  are  aware  they  are  there  or  know  that  make  (budget)  choices  improvements  that  can  See the “MUHS they  should  be  doing  those  things.â€? here,  and  my  concern  Post-ÂSecondary Data Reportâ€? be  made  in  supporting  BEYTOND  AP  AND  SAT UD-Â3  board  member  Michelle  is  that  adding  those  report with this story online at students  as  they  pre- Bayliss  of  Weybridge  is  also  a  pro- college  counselors  and  addisonindependent.com. pare  for  life  after  high  school,â€?  according  to  a  fessional  college  counselor  and  au- adding  positions  like  thor  on  the  subject.  She  said  that  that  will  help  the  kids  that,  overall,  purpose  statement  contained  in  the  based  on  her  research,  a  high  school  are  going  to  do  pretty  well  in  life  —  document. Here  are  some  of  the  statistics  in  the  size  of  MUHS  “typically  has  5  these  kids  who  are  going  to  college;Íž  to  10  college  counselors.â€?  She  said  they  have  their  act  together  and  can  the  report,  which  can  be  found  on- while  MUHS  students  have  shown  ¿JXUH RXW ZKDW WR GR ´ 2Âś&RQQRU line  at  addisonindependent.com: ‡ SHUFHQW RI WKH 08+6 FODVV a  decent  track  record  in  gaining  ac- said.  “The  kids  that  I  work  with  day- ceptance  to  “top  10â€?  colleges,  they  in-Âand-Âday-Âout  are  struggling  to  get  of  2015  declared  plans  to  attend  have  not  fared  as  well  with  other  se- through  each  and  every  day.  If  we  “formal  post-Âsecondary  education  lective  colleges  —  such  as  Swarth- have  extra  resources,  I’d  much  rath- programsâ€?  in  the  fall  of  2015.  An- more,  MIT  and  the  University  of  er  they  be  used  on  the  kids  who  are  other  16  percent  planned  to  go  di- rectly  enter  the  workforce. Pennsylvania.  The  reason,  accord- our  neediest  and  most  at-Ârisk.â€? O’Connor  noted  a  recent  sugges- ‡ 2YHU D ÂżYH \HDU VSDQ ing  to  Bayliss,  is  that  not  enough  students  are  taking  AP  (Advanced  tion  by  some  in  the  school  commu- percent  of  all  MUHS  students  who  Placement)  courses  and  SAT  Sub- nity  that  MUHS  establish  a  scholar- enrolled  in  college  immediately  fol- ject  Tests.  She  added  she  believes  ship  fund  to  help  students  defray  the  lowing  graduation  did  so  at  the  top  all  10th  graders  should  be  taking  the  costs  of  college-Ârelated  subject  tests.  25  ranked  universities  or  national  PSAT  (Preliminary  Scholastic  Apti- O’Connor  believes  such  a  fund,  if  liberal  arts  colleges. created,  should  also  be  extended  to  ‡ 0HPEHUV RI WKH 08+6 FODVV tude  Test). “When  you  come  up  from  the  8th  less  academically  inclined  students  of  2014  answered  a  survey  that  grade,  someone  should  be  asking  who  might  want  to  apply  to  a  weld- revealed  55  percent  of  respon- you  about  your  hopes  and  dreams,â€?  ing  school  or  auto  body  school,  for  dents  either  agreed,  or  “strongly  agreed,â€?  that  MUHS  provided  the  Bayliss  said.  “If  you  wait  until  your  example. Bjarki  Sears  is  a  social  studies  guidance  necessary  to  reach  their  junior  year,  you’ve  already  screwed  teacher  at  the  high  school.  He  said  goals. it  up.â€? Addison  Central  Supervisory  Bayliss  said  students  should  be  he  was  disappointed  that  those  lob-Â
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