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Diplomats aid Mexican dairy farm workers 2016: A big year in news • School unification, climate change and the election. See what we picked as the top stories of 2016. Pages 15-29.

Ron Ryan resigns from ARSU post • The Orwellarea school district is looking for a new top administrator to start July 1.

See Page 3.

Eagles and Tigers strong on the mat • Four locals took titles and Mount Abe was second at the annual MUHS wrestling tournament. See Page 32.

By GAEN MURPHREE MIDDLEBURY — Freddie, a Mexican citizen from Vera Cruz, has worked on Vermont dairy farms since 2010. Last month he and his Mexican wife, Gladis, brought their two-month-old daughter, Charlene, from Stowe to Middlebury for the annual visit by officials from the

Mexican Consulate of Boston.

They came to get a Mexican birth certificate for the pink-swathed baby, a new service offered by the Mexican diplomats.

The increased importance of that birth certificate was part of a dominant theme at this year’s annual visit from the Mexican Consulate: Uncertainty.

Most specifically, many of the nearly 200 Mexicans and others at the Dec. 10 event felt uncertainty as to how U.S. immigration policy will change under a Trump administration and what that might mean for the largely Mexican and largely undocumented work force critical to Vermont’s dairies.

“A lot of people right now are a little bit afraid of the new president and what policies he may bring,” said New Hampshire immigration attorney Enrique Mesa, who had been invited by the consulate to provide free legal advice at the Middlebury event. “I’m here just to (See Workers, Page 14)

Porter moves closer to an affiliation deal with UVMHN

Community forum set for Jan. 26

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Porter Medical Center officials will spend this month reviewing key terms of an agreement that could lead to the organization’s affiliation with the University of Vermont Health Network early this spring.

“Things are going well,” PMC President Fred Kniffin said during a recent affiliation update to the Porter community. “The work is being done in a collaborative, respectful fashion … The ‘feel’ of the growing relationship between PMC and UVMHN is really good. Progress is being made.”

The Porter board this past October (See Porter, Page 43)

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EAGLE SENIOR DYLAN Little tries to pin his Shaker opponent, Spencer Clements, during a 170-pound semifinal match at last Thursday’s Hubie Wagner Invitational Tournament hosted by Middlebury Union High School. See Page 32 for full coverage of the tournament.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Composting rules key to trash district Budget reflects new business regs ‘Slumdog’ actor stops in Brandon • What brings a native of Mumbai, India, to Vermont?

Snow, course. Read her story on Page 3.

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Addison County Solid Waste Management District (ACSWMD) officials have approved a 2017 budget of $2,989,316, a plan calling for a 6-percent increase in spending.

The increase reflects — among other things — the launch next July 1 of a new state law calling on waste haulers and transfer stations to offer food scrap collection.

While the budget is pegged to rise, the tipping fee at the ACSWMD’s Middlebury transfer station won’t.

That’s largely due to the district’s healthy savings accounts for recycling and organics programs, which will be tapped to keep the tipping fee stable at $123 per ADDISON COUNTY SOLID Waste Management District Public Outreach Coordinator ton for mixed solid waste and construction/demolition Jaclyn Hochreiter stands with the green food scrap buckets that the district is distributing debris. And ACSWMD operations also received an to small businesses that will have to adhere to new food scrap disposal laws starting in extra surge in business this year after the town of July 2017.

(See Trash and compost, Page 44) Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Tri-Town gets back to normal, making notification plan asking them to give us a whole outline of what happened and when and what their responses were.”

The division does not plan to punter Tri-Town’s water passed two tests ish Tri-Town for late notification, in during the week.

Tri-Town Water District Board part because the division has deterChairman Darwin Pratt said opera- mined that Tri-Town’s state operating tions are now normal, although the permit does not specify how or when plant’s electrical system still awaits it should let the state or its customers repair, and he and district employees know about an emergency — nor does any other Vermont waare planning on ways ter district’s permit, Parr to improve customer “There wasn’t Doering said. notification, something “People ask me, can all say could have gone anything in the permit that you say it’s a violation more smoothly. of the permit that they “I feel comfortable,” said if your Pratt said. “All our tests operations aren’t didn’t notify you right away. And so I looked are good, and we’re normal, you at that permit again. working on a way to get need to notify us And the permits that we the word out.”

Drinking & Ground- right away. And have are peppered with if you exceed the MCL water Protection Divi- that sort of got (maximum contaminant sion Deputy Director my attention.”

Ellen Parr Doering said — Ellen Parr level), you need to let the division would send Doering, Drinking us know. If you exceed out a two-person team & Groundwater the turbidity levels, you on this Tuesday to inProtection Division need to let us know, like right away, within 24 spect the plant and meet hours,” she said. with Tri-Town officials “But there wasn’t anything in the to discuss further their response to that permit that said if your operations arseries of unfortunate events.

“We’re mostly looking to see that en’t normal, you need to notify us right things are back in normal operating away. And that sort of got my attenmode,” Parr Doering said. “We’re also tion.”

Parr-Doering said water quality offigoing to be asking questions about what happened and drilling down in cials are now studying how to address more detail than we’ve gotten so far. the issue in permits statewide.

“Now we’re working on language in Part of coming off boiled water was

State to inspect district after problems

By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON — As things returned to normal last week for the Tri-Town Water District and its customers in Addison, Bridport and Shoreham, district officials continued to plan on how better to respond to emergencies like those that led to the district’s Dec. 18 boil-water order, while state officials prepared to inspect the district plant and evaluate Tri-Town’s response.

Between Dec. 15 and 19 Tri-Town suffered two water main breaks, a car crash that knocked out power to the district plant on Tri-Town Road in Addison, the failure of the plant’s backup power system and an electrical fire there, and a fire at an Orwell orchard that drained a main water tank in Shoreham at the same time as the first water leak.

As a result, about 1,600 Tri-Town customers were at least temporarily without water, some customers got discolored water because groundwater and probably some wet soil entered Tri-Town’s depressurized pipes, and — because of the likelihood of contamination from that infiltration — on Dec. 19 the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Drinking & Groundwater Protection Division insisted Tri-Town issue a boil order for drinking and cooking water.

That order was lifted on Dec. 23 af-

our permits that makes that clear for everybody, not just this particular system,” she said. “We don’t want to hear about every little blip. We want to hear about the things that count when it comes to risk to public health.”

In the future, events like those in Tri-Town would trigger notification: Parr Doering said without pressure in pipes, such as when pipes break twice in already stressed system, problems occur.

“We asked them to issue the boil order because the likelihood was extremely high, if not actually present, that there was depressurization. And whenever there’s depressurization of pipes you have the potential for contamination to get into the pipes,” she said.

As far as the two issues of notification and communication, Pratt said the situation was at that time unique for Tri-Town, and the timing posed an issue. And by the time the extent of the problem became evident, it was late on a Friday.

“By that time all the agencies were shut down, and I had nobody to call,” Pratt said. “Now that I’ve had this problem, I’ll find out what the number to call is.”

When the issues were occurring and the boil order had to be issued, Tri-Town officials notified TV and radio stations and tried to get out word to customers through the town clerk’s office. By Tuesday, the Independent

also had information on its website, and district officials remained in touch with the Independent to get out the word on the paper’s website as quickly as possible when the order was lifted.

“I really think we’ve done everything we could do under the circumstances,” Pratt said.

Now, the district is preparing a mailing to solicit all customers’ telephone numbers and emails to better notify them in case of future emergencies.

Pratt said a meeting is also set with Salisbury’s Business Telephone Systems to talk about how best to reach customers via phone, including possibly using the same technology school systems do to warn of snow days.

The mass mailing will include a stamped envelope to make it free and easy for customers to reply, Pratt said, so that “everyone will send it back, hopefully.” He said this past Thursday he expects that mailing to go out early this week.

On one point, Parr Doering and Pratt already agree: Those were a rough few days for Tri-Town.

“It was a perfect story of nastiness.

It was very unfortunate,” Parr Doering said. “It was a struggle for the system, I’m quite sure.”

Pratt could only laugh when asked what he would do if he had to oversee something like that again.

“If I do I’m going to be resigning for what I get paid,” he said.

Orwell man killed when car goes off slippery Route 74 CORNWALL — Robert J. Fields of Orwell was killed Thursday afternoon when the car he was driving went off a snow-covered Route 74 in Cornwall and struck a tree.

Vermont State Police reported that Fields, 69, was driving a 2003 Chevy Suburban westbound on Route 74 during a snowfall when

the vehicle traveled off the north side of the road at around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 29.

The Suburban continued off the roadway and collided with a tree.

Fields, who was wearing a seat belt, was the only one in the vehicle.

An ambulance took Fields to Porter Hospital in Middlebury where he

was pronounced dead.

Police said it did not appear that drugs or alcohol played a role in this collision, and they noted that it was snowing and the roads were slippery.

This crash is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the State Police at (802) 388-4919.

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Orwell-area school head to step down this summer

TANVI LONKAR, BACK row, far left, with her young “Slumdog Millionaire” co-stars at the 2009 Academy Awards. She has been working in Brandon.

‘Slumdog’ actress making three-week Brandon stop

By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — It was 82 degrees in Mumbai, India, on a recent Monday, and it was 12 degrees in Brandon, Vt. To say that Brandon is the polar opposite of Mumbai would be a pun and a truth.

So, why would a 21-year-old college student from Mumbai want to spend three weeks in Brandon?

“I’d never seen snow,” Tanvi Lonkar explained.

Fair enough.

It has snowed several times since she arrived in Brandon, and Lonkar is thrilled.

Lonkar came to Brandon by way of WorkAway.com, an international web-based program that pairs people who want to work and see other parts of the world with hosts willing to put them up in exchange for work.

She is staying with Brandon resident and swing dance instructor David Allen, in exchange for helping him build a website. She is also working part-time at the Soundbite Café at the Compass Music Center.

Allen has hosted 10 previous WorkAway guests, and Lonkar said online reviews of Allen were so positive she chose to come to Brandon.

“I liked David and he got really good reviews,” Lonkar said during a recent interview at the café. “Texas and Kansas were the other options.

It’s just a simple little thing I wanted to do.”

Lonkar did not come by way of Mumbai, but for her three-week holiday break at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Ga., where she is a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in art.

Oh, and in 2008, Lonkar was a child actor making her movie debut at age 13 in the Academy-Award winning film “Slumdog Millionaire” playing the orphan girl Latika.

Lonkar was one of three Indian actresses to play Latika, and was cast to play the teenage version of the character in between the young-

est version, who was of time if I want to seven and played by return to film. I don’t Rubina Ali, and the want to rush. I don’t oldest, played by Friehave any acting plans, da Pinto. but if it happens, it “Slumdog Milhappens.” lionaire” won eight She ended up in Oscars at the 2009 Georgia after her Academy Awards, incousin, who was cluding Best Picture, working in MilledBest Director for Dangeville, urged her to ny Boyle, Best Adaptapply to the college ed Screenplay, and there. She had been Best Original Score. accepted to six othBut Lonkar has diser U.S. schools, but tanced herself from none had offered any TANVI LONKAR Hollywood and gone scholarships, which on with her life since those heady she needed to help pay the costly “Slumdog” days. She said she did out-of-state tuition. She applied to two more films in India after that, Georgia College and State Universibut wanted to focus more on her ed- ty and was accepted. ucation.

Lonkar will graduate next year “I wanted to graduate from col- and intends to purse a master’s delege, because that is more important gree in Art Therapy, possibly in Euto me,” she said. “There is plenty rope.

As for the snow, Lonkar was in Boston for the mid-December storm and was thrilled.

“I had seen snow on mountains, but I had never experienced falling snow,” she said. “I loved it.”

She feels the same way about Brandon.

“I love it here,” she said, beaming.

“Everybody here is so nice. Everybody in Vermont is so nice. It’s been great.”

Lonkar may do another WorkAway trip to Denmark next year.

Lonkar has been a dancer since she was a young girl. Now, thanks to Allen, she is adding swing dancing to her repertoire, which includes Indian classical, salsa and jazz.

“When I was 14 and doing all those interviews for ‘Slumdog.’

I used to tell everybody I wanted to be a pilot,” Lonkar said with a laugh. “It’s funny how things turn out.”

By JOHN FLOWERS ORWELL — Add another major task to the Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union’s 2017 agenda: Find a new chief executive.

Already preparing for a Town Meeting Day vote on school governance consolidation, the ARSU — which includes Orwell and five neighboring Rutland County communities — is now in the market for a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Ron Ryan announced last week he will leave his job in June after 20 years with the district.

“The decision to leave was a difficult one, but I feel it is the right time for my family, for me, and the ARSU organization,” Ryan said.

“I am looking forward to spending more time with my family with a new grandchild due in April, along with exploring other job opportunities that bring less nights out.”

It was in 1997 that Ryan joined the ARSU, which includes Orwell, Hubbardton, West Haven, Benson, Fair Haven and Castleton. He began his ARSU tenure as associate superintendent.

He has worked in the education field for 37 years. Prior to his arrival in the ARSU, Ryan had served seven years as assistant superintendent for Windham Central Supervisory Union. Before that, he was principal of the Middletown Springs School for six years. Prior to that, he worked as a teacher in Shaftsbury for four years.

Ryan, 58, will be leaving his job at the top of his game, according to the Vermont Superintendents Association, which last year named him the state’s Superintendent of the Year.

In his resignation announcement, (See Ron Ryan, Page 7)

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Looking back on 2016, to see what’s ahead in the New Year

Something there is about the human condition that seeks to review the past year lived as we embrace the new. Newspapers, magazines and digital blogs create Top 10 stories, Top 20 photos, Top 12 best digital gadgets — whatever the meme might be. The goal is to get readers to pause a moment, think and reflect on what we might have learned so that we might create a better world (or at least better ourselves) in the year to come.

That presupposes, of course, that seeking out truth and being able to discern it from untruths, in this age of Trump and Putin, is a valued objective.

But more on that later.

First, a quick review of three of the Addison Independent’s Top 10 stories of 2016. Heading the list was the school consolidation initiatives that passed locally in response to Act 46. All four union high schools in the county eventually approved such measures, which will fundamentally alter the way schools are governed. It is hoped that the efficiencies in shared services and administration will create savings, as well as greater opportunities for students. Challenges, nonetheless, loom. While Act 46 focused on consolidating school governance, will boards also press for the smallest schools to merge years down the road as taxpayers press for lower taxes? If better student outcomes were part of the impetus for Act 46, how will that be measured? And can a consolidated governance structure still retain the community involvement that has long been a hallmark of Vermont life? It’s a story on its first chapter with much more to come.

The upheaval at Porter Hospital was our number two story. As the primary health care center serving the county’s 36,000 people, any trauma at Porter affects us all. The good news is that the rise and fall of CEO Lynn Boggs was like the eruption of a volcano: for the first eight months of her tenure, all seemed well enough, then warning signs began late in 2015, erupting in early February 2016. That was followed by a couple of weeks of turmoil and uncertainty, then board action, her resignation and the hospital’s eventual recovery under the guidance of then-interim CEO Dr. Fred Kniffin. The year ended with Porter seeking to affiliate with UVM Health Network, another potential big change for Porter Medical Center, doctors and staff, patients and the town.

The election ranked third, though it’s easy to argue this story overwhelmed everything. From Sen. Bernie Sanders’ meteoritic rise as a national figure, to Donald Trump’s dismantling of his opponents through bullying and uncouth tactics, to Hillary Clinton’s inability to spark enthusiasm with voters, it was an election that dominated the news cycle. It was all people could talk about and as it went on and on, it seemed to grow more unseemly and outrageous with each development — from the Democratic Party favoring Clinton over Sanders, to Trump’s boasts of his sexual exploitation of women, to Russia’s hacking of emails and sharing them through WikiLeaks to boost Trump, to FBI Director James Comey’s controversial decision to reopen Clinton’s email investigation at the 11th hour. Topping it off, Clinton won the popular vote by almost three million votes and lost three of four swing states by less than 1.5 percent — states that could have overwhelmingly given the Electoral College vote to Clinton. Instead, Trump’s victory and Clinton’s crushing defeat stunned the nation, unleashing hate speech and rightwing bigotry in unprecedented levels and setting the stage for unpredictable change under a Trump presidency.

Oh, and Republican Phil Scott beat Democrat Sue Minter for governor of Vermont, while Progressive David Zuckerman won as lieutenant governor.

Seven other stories received our attention (see our Top 10 special section within these pages), all worthy of review and which sparked significant community interest — much of which will be continued into 2017. ********* A story we did not mention was the rise of “fake news” and the end of the honeymoon for social media. The story’s protagonist was President-elect Donald Trump and his use of Twitter to spread disinformation and outright lies, followed by openly partisan political “news” sites that gave such falsehoods the appearance of legitimacy, or at least more air time. The effect was historic with conservative Americans, in particular, believing “fake news” more often than believing credible news stories, according to polls conducted in the last weeks of the general election.

Social media’s swan song may be premature, but certainly a more apt moniker today is “anti-social media.” What we learned in this presidential campaign is that social media is not a place to get reliable information; it breeds anger, hatred and irresponsible behavior; and its very “private” nature (that is posts are written in private and with anonymity) seems to encourage people to issue threats, insults and vulgarities to others in ways that almost never happens in public discourse. There are good aspects to social media, but unless corrective action is taken, the good may be lost to the bad. Even Facebook has lost its luster and is in need of a recalibration.

In the meantime, our sincere thanks to loyal readers and subscribers (all 20,000-plus “friends” in today’s parlance): We wish you peace, joy, credible information, and much happiness in 2017.

Angelo S. Lynn

Out with the old

THE REMAINS OF the Swamp Road covered bridge that burned in September were recently removed to make room for a temporary bridge that opened last week to once again connect Salisbury and Cornwall.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor College graded incomplete on carbon neutrality effort I have long been encouraged

by Middlebury College’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and setting “carbon neutrality” as a target. This is indeed setting a higher standard for academic institutions and indeed all consumers of energy.

The College’s recent announcement of achieving carbon neutrality needs to be measured against its aspiration to set higher standards for addressing climate change. In particular, the claim that 2,100 acres of the Bread Loaf Campus is a

carbon offset needs to be examined in light of the highest standards of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting.

Our nonprofit spent several years participating in the creation of a globally recognized GHG accounting standard (ISO 14064). This standard is used widely, including across the border in Quebec Province where their Sustainability Ministry carefully vets and verifies carbon reduction claims.

In the course of working with global experts on GHG accounting, one of the first and primary

principles that we encountered was “additionality.” Quite simply, no carbon reduction can be claimed nor carbon credit created unless a project demonstrates that an action taken reverses course from some planned activity for carbon generating activity.

In the case of forests and the widely publicized REDD mechanism, the carbon reduction claimant must document that they changed course from plans to cut down (or burn down) a forest.

(See Letter, Page 5)

UVM still strong on health care

Many Vermonters — including ical treatments, we are seeking in- you working with the providers you health care providers — feel uncer- novative ways to make this happen. choose. tain and concerned about the future It turns out that the most effective To bring about progress on makof health care in light of the signif- approach must include concentrat- ing care more affordable, the model icant political changes the nation- ing on access to adequate housing, is designed to motivate providers al elections triggered. healthy food and other to work together to eliminate waste We want our patients key needs, as these fac- and unnecessary treatment — such to know that regardtors have the greatest as duplicate tests — by setting limits less of these developimpact on one’s health on total spending. Requirements to ments, the University status. For example, meet rigorous quality measures will of Vermont Health the collaboration be- guarantee that patients do not reThis week’s writer Network is committed tween the UVM Med- ceive less treatment than they need. to improving quality is Dr. John Brumsted, ical Center and several It is a big step, but I believe we have and controlling costs MD, president and other local nonprofits an excellent chance to succeed beby continuing to work CEO, UVM Health to provide safe housing cause of the collaborative relationclosely with Vermont’s Network, CEO, UVM for people experiencing ships that have developed within the hospitals and providers Medical Center. homelessness resulted provider community. of all types to keep you in improved health and While there is uncertainty conhealthy, instead of just treating you a 60 percent drop in the cost of care cerning the direction health care when you’re sick. for those individuals over one year. policy will take under a new federal Uncertainty is nothing new in Our success with a collaborative administration, there are also many health care. Providers in Vermont model led federal health regulators indications of bipartisan support for have continued to make progress to entrust Vermont with building continuing on the path of improving despite the unpredictability of our a statewide system of coordinated quality, coordination and affordabilenvironment by focusing on what’s care supported by payment reform ity. most important; what is best for our known as the “All Payer Model.”

A wide array of Vermont providpatients and their families. This is It will be run by local health care ers have worked closely over the what we’ve dedicated our lives to providers — doctors, nurses, home past several years in a spirit of prodoing, and we know it produces the care providers, social service work- viding the best possible care for our best results. ers and others — who have come fellow Vermonters. These relationWe believe that a coordinated together voluntarily to create an ships — built on trust and the shared system of care focused on keeping efficient system designed to make belief that working together we can you healthy, instead of the current sure you have the support you need improve people’s lives — will see fragmented model that financial- to be as healthy as possible. Health all of us through the uncertain, but ly rewards the quantity of care, is care decisions will still be made by also exciting, times that lay ahead. the most effective way to improve quality, maintain access for all Vermonters and control costs - goals we enthusiastically share with state and federal policymakers and the public.

To be sure, providers of all types have worked with each other and state policymakers for decades, and we have excellent quality and good Dear Members of the Commusignify when patrons make an extra access to care as a result. But it will donation. At “The Nutcracker’s take even closer collaboration if we nity, The Middlebury Community Players Board would like to extend Adventure,” we were ringing the expect to improve our current health a very warm thank-you to the many bell non-stop, and we made nearly care system further, and especially members of the community who $1,000 in concession sales over the make care more affordable. course of the weekend!

The need for closer collaboration came to see “The Nutcracker’s Adventure” during the first weekend Each year the Players award began about five years ago when the in December at MUHS. Thirty-two two $1,000 scholarships to colfederal Affordable Care Act encourlege-bound young people who have aged providers to share responsibil- local children danced and sang the worked with MCP, and in addition, ity for the cost as well as quality of show into our hearts.

We would also like to express we provide tuition assistance for care. In just those few years, we’ve our appreciation to the audience for children and adults to take Town achieved a greater level of cooperaHall Theater classes. Your genertion in Vermont’s health care system your wonderful, generous support osity helps make all that and more than ever before, something I believe of the MCP scholarship fund.

Scholarships are funded through possible. Thank you, thank you, is worth celebrating. the buying of all the tasty treats at thank you!

And coordination is working.

Elizabeth Maher, Bristol OneCare Vermont — a network of the concessions stand. As people on behalf of the Middlebury most of the state’s nonprofit hospi- purchase cookies and cupcakes Community Players Board tals, independent physicians, Fed- and brownies, we ring a bell to erally Qualified Health Centers and hundreds of other providers — has achieved positive results in the last ADDISON COUNTY several years taking this approach: Across the network, Medicare quality scores rose 15 percent, reachPeriodicals Postage Paid at Middlebury, Vt. 05753 ing 92 percent.

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Letter (Continued from Page 4) REDD actually stands for “Reduce Deforestation and Degradation.” It provides economic incentives for Brazilian rainforest owners to not engage in planned forest destruction.

But the principle of additionality does not accommodate claims, such as that by Middlebury College that it is additionally sequestering carbon for forest land it previously put into an endowed trust with the goal of perpetual preservation. Sadly there are “verifying” agencies out there that have made a business model of certifying dubious carbon reduction and offset schemes.

The goal of preserving Bread Loaf’s magnificent forests is laudable, as is the aspiration for carbon neutrality. Given the College’s deep commitment to carbon neu-

trality, I am certain that it will not cease its efforts to reduce a very large institution’s impact on the climate. I hope that it will now examine carbon emissions not included in previous calculations (student and program related transport).

This is the “other” big issue in GHG accounting. What activities do you include within the boundaries of your calculation? (For example, does Walmart rest when its retail stores are carbon neutral, or does it go on to consider the trucks it has on highways?) For Middlebury’s carbon reduction team, it may be time to celebrate a touchdown, but it is far from game over, and a referee may call back the most recent claim after reviewing the action.

Randy Kritkausky President of ECOLOGIA Whiting

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Written in honor of my friend Bob Kellogg (Dec. 18, 1920-Dec. 14, 2016)

Last Rites at Mead Chapel We didn’t know it then that This, this was a sacred passage.

Your last rites But we felt the Holy Among us at the Service Of Lessons and Carols.

The bells welcomed us in, Their chime stirring our DNA, waking memories.

Not used to prayers, We said the Lord’s Prayer and felt blessed by the Benediction and the Readings too, familiar, and Comforting.

We remembered back to All those who had sat and Sang, in those very pews even You, as a freshman almost 80 years past when the sun Streamed through the window Now a wall of organ pipes.

We took communion with our voices, Yours low mixing with mine slightly Higher and all the others too.

I believe you reviewed your Life and gave up whatever Burdens you still carried.

I held onto you when we Left, for you seemed lighter, lifted Aloft by songs of angels calling Known and unknown.

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Obituaries

Sheila Jean Holbrook-Coombs-Sherman, 81, New Haven NEW HAVEN — Sheila Jean Holbrook-Coombs-Sherman, 81, went to join her beloved son, Andrew Sherman, in Heaven after a long illness on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. Sheila was surrounded by her loving family and staff in the Memory Care Unit at the Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

Sheila loved music, sewing, crafting and shopping. She also enjoyed board and lawn games, especially croquet.

Sheila was born June 17, 1935 in Swanton, Vt. to Herbert Prouty Holbrook, Sr. and Viola (Hemmingway) Holbrook. She graduated from Beeman Academy in New Haven, Vt. Sheila married Charles R. Coombs and resided in Brattleboro until his passing in 1967. In 1969, Sheila married the love of her life Robert P. Sherman, Jr. of New Haven.

She spent many cherished hours with her daughter Susan Coombs

SHEILA SHERMAN of Poultney; son Chris Coombs of Leicester; grandchildren, Lauren J. Higbee and her husband, Daniel S. Seals of Townsend, Vt.; Derek C.

Coombs and his wife, Chelsea of Dover, N.H.; Ryan R. Coombs of Memphis, Tenn.; and great-grandson Henry C. Coombs.

She also leaves her twin sister Shirley Winningham and husband Cleo of Bangor, Maine; sister Marjorie Wetherell and husband Rodney of Johnson City, Tenn.; and brother Herbert P. Holbrook, Jr. and his wife Charlotte of Westboro, Mass. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by both parents; her first husband Charles; and her son Andrew.

Graveside services will be held in spring 2017 in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, PO Box 127 Westminster, VT 05158, a foundation Sheila held close to her heart.

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Tim Allen Hodgdon, 62, Bridport

The Christmas lights twinkled on the Large, majestic tree as we Proceeded to our car, avoiding the Icy patches and making our way safely Home.

Home to 7 Murdock Ct. was your first Stop, but you continued on.

You went further. Your life was Complete, your work Done. Your heart opened wide.

My dear friend, you went out In a blaze.

— Susan Humphrey Weybridge

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BRIDPORT — Tim Allen Hodgdon of Bridport passed away on Dec. 28, 2016, at home after fighting a long battle of liver disease and then liver cancer. He was born in Newport, Vt. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1954, to his parents, the late Gordon Roy Hodgdon and Roberta Irene Moore.

Tim had a strong love for family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kathleen Guy Hodgdon; four children, son Nicholas Hodgdon and partner Tiffany Roberts of Whiting, Vt.; daughters Susan Hodgdon Walsh and partner Nathan Ouellette of Moriah, N.Y.; and Barbara Hodgdon of Middlebury, Vt.; foster son Jesse Wing and wife Lindsey of Shoreham, Vt.; a brother Hale Hodgdon of N.C.; sisters Rebecca Hodgdon of Rutland, Vt.; and Joyce Arnold and husband Gene of

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Tim was predeceased by a nephew, Bernard Alexander of Mass.

Tim was “born” to be a mechanic and was proud of his profession.

All who knew him can attest to how much he loved cars. He served on the Bridport zoning board and loved his time leading the cub scouts in his earlier years. He loved the freedom and wild spirit of the old time Vermont; history of any kind was a passion of Tim’s. Although never pursuing it, he was proud of the native blood coursing through his veins. Per Tim’s wishes there will not be any services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Addison County Hospice.◊

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Brandon crash claims lives of elderly couple BRANDON — An elderly couple from Rutland was killed and a New Haven man was injured in a two-car crash on Route 7 in Brandon last Wednesday afternoon.

Dead are Charles K. Ovian, 84, and Sally Ovian, 83.

On Dec. 28 at just before 2:30 p.m. Brandon police responded to a report of a two-car crash with entrapment in front of Otter Valley Union High School south of downtown.

Officers are still investigating the circumstances of the crash, but they report that when they arrived they found a blue 2012 Chevrolet

1500 pickup truck crashed in the southbound lane of Franklin Street/ Route 7 and a silver 2014 Buick Enclave crashed off the roadway in the southbound side lawn.

Both vehicles sustained extensive damage to their front driver-side bumpers, according to police. Airbags had deployed in both vehicles.

Charles Ovian, the driver of the Buick, and Sally Ovian were both treated on the scene for extensive injuries.

The pickup driver, Ryan Kennelly, 22, of New Haven, was being tended to by several witnesses to the crash when police officers arrived.

Soon thereafter staff from the Brandon Area Rescue Squad and Rutland Regional Ambulance Service arrived and provided medical aid to all three people involved in the crash.

Brandon police were also helped by the Brandon and Pittsford fire departments, as well as the Vermont State Police and its accident reconstruction team, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Rutland County State’s Attorney’s office.

Charles Ovian and Kennelly were transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center for further medical

aid, and Sally Ovian was airlifted by helicopter to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire for treatment of her critical injuries.

The medical examiners declared the Ovians deceased.

Both vehicles were judged to be a total loss.

For almost two and a half hours, Route 7 was closed or had a restricted flow of traffic.

This crash is still under investigation. Brandon police are asking anyone with information or those who witnessed the crash to contact them at 802-247-0222.

Ron Ryan (Continued from Page 3) Ryan described ARSU as a “great supervisory union containing devoted and enthusiastic people … ARSU connects not only with the communities but is fortunate enough to have a number of higher education institutions close in proximity that collaborate with them.”

Ryan said he is particularly proud to have helped the ARSU centralize its curriculum, technology, transportation and food service, as well as standardize its teaching contracts into one. The district also recently centralized its special education services.

The district on March 7 could achieve another one of Ryan’s major goals — to unify education governance in the ARSU under a single board presiding over a global budget for all of district’s elementary schools and Fair Haven Union High School. Those schools serve a combined total of around 1,390 students. This will be the ARSU’s third attempt at creating what would be called the Slate Valley Unified Union School District. Orwell voters rejected school governance consolidation on April 12 (by a tally of 211 to 121), and then on June 21, by a count of 204

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to 166. Orwell was district. the only community Tom Spangenberg, among the six to rechairman of the ARSU ject unification. Under board, is looking forterms of the “accelerward to the March 7 ated merger” process vote. He lauded Ryan through Vermont’s for his work on goverAct 46, all six towns nance unification and needed to endorse the the many other issues measure in order for the district has tackled unification to proceed. during the past two But this time around, decades. the new unified district “We’ve been very would be able to take lucky as a district to shape even without Orhave had Ron all these well’s participation, unyears,” Spangenberg RYAN der a “modified” union said, noting the notoschool district permitted under Ver- riously high turnover rates for top mont’s Act 46. In such a case, Or- school administrators. well would be required to manage “(Ryan) has been rock steady for its own pre-K through grade 8 pop- a lot of years, and he is going to be ulation until it negotiates a separate sorely missed.” educational setup with the state, or is Fortunately, Ryan has givrequired by the state to join a unified en ARSU officials six months in

which to pick his successor. With that in mind, the district will form a superintendent search committee that will include representatives from all ARSU-member schools.

The board will post the position in major publications and websites that get attention from school administrators who want to test the market.

Spangenberg said the ARSU could manage the search on its own, or hire a consultant through an organization like the Vermont Superintendents Association to coordinate the process. He expects the vacancy to draw interest from candidates throughout the country.

“Our objective, I would hope, is to get someone to come in who has a chance of staying with us for a while,” Spangenberg said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

BRANDON COUSINO

DAR citizen’s award goes to VUHS senior VERGENNES — Each year a Vergennes Union High School senior is chosen for the DAR Good Citizen’s Award by faculty members nominating three seniors, and then the senior class elects one of those three as their Good Citizen.

We are proud to announce that the 2017 DAR Good Citizen is Brandon Cousino. He is the son of Kirk and Lynn Cousino of Ferrisburgh. Congratulations Brandon!

DAR is sponsored by the local Daughters of the American Revolution, Seth Warner-Rhoda Farrand Chapter and is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The DAR Good Citizen’s Award recognizes a student who possesses the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism to an outstanding degree. This student has the opportunity to apply for a scholarship as well.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Each year with the Addison County Solid Waste Management District’s Merry Mulch Program, your Christmas tree can become a part of something wonderful once the holidays are over. We chip your trees to make a fragrant mulch, which you can collect for free in the spring to use all around your yard. Give your tree another purpose!

Curbside Tree Pick-Up Schedule Vergennes

Volunteers from the Vergennes Lions Club will pick up trees EARLY on Saturday, January 7. Please have trees out the NIGHT BEFORE so you don’t miss it!

Middlebury

Volunteers from the Middlebury Rotary Club will pick up trees EARLY on Saturday, January 7.

Please have trees out the NIGHT BEFORE so you don’t miss it!

Tree Drop-Off

If you missed the curbside pick-up, or live in a District town other than Middlebury or Vergennes, you can still drop off your tree at the District Transfer Station any time during our normal hours of 7AM to 3PM (M-F) and 8AM to 1PM (Sat).

The Transfer Station is at 1223 Route 7 South in Middlebury. Christmas trees for Merry Mulch are accepted free of charge until the end of January.

Trees only please (no wreaths).

Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and wire from trees.

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LABOR HISTORIAN ANNELISE ORLECK tells the story of nine African-American union maids in Las Vegas during the 1970s who challenged welfare cuts in a talk titled, “What if Poor Women Ran the World?” on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m., at Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury.

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Blood pressure clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m., Forestdale Senior Center. RAVNAH blood pressure/foot care clinic will be held at Forestdale Senior Center. $10. No appointment necessary. Call 770-1536 for more information.

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“Manet: Portraying Life” screening in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater. Town Hall Theater’s Great Art Wednesdays series returns with “Manet: Portraying Life,” a documentary exploring the exhibition of the same name at the Royal Academy of Arts. Tickets $10/$5 students, and may be purchased at www.townhalltheater.org, over the phone at 382-9222, or in person at the box office.

Labor historian talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Labor historian Annelise Orleck will recount the struggle for welfare rights by Las Vegas women in the 1970s in a talk titled “What if Poor Women Ran the World?” Orleck is a professor of history at Dartmouth College.

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Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, Jan. 5, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol. The menu is baked ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, homemade rolls and banana cream pie. Suggested donation $4. Come early and talk with friends and make new ones. Call 453-5276 a week ahead to be on the list.

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First Friday luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 6, 11 a.m., Middlebury VFW, Exchange Street. A special noontime meal featuring roasted pork with southern sausage stuffing, oven roasted red potatoes, gravy, mixed beans, spinach and

romaine salad with choice of dressing, dinner roll and pound cake with blueberries and strawberries for dessert. Certified organic regular and decaf coffee donated by Vermont Coffee Company. Advance reservations required. Call Age Well at 802-865-0360 ext.

1070 to reserve. Suggested donation $5.

First Friday luncheon

A SPECIAL NOONTIME MEAL will feature roasted pork with southern sausage stuffing, oven roasted red potatoes, gravy, mixed beans, spinach and romaine salad with choice of dressing, dinner roll and dessert on Friday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Middlebury VFW. Advance reservations required: 802-865-0360 ext.

1070. Suggested donation $5.

SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club hike in Charlotte. Saturday, Jan. 7, Mt. Philo State Park. Hike or snowshoe this easy, 2-3 mile hike, which is dog-friendly. Contact Mike Greenwood at mike802vt@ comcast.net or 349-5653. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

Young adventurers club in Waltham. Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m., Buck Mountain. Come to the animal winter picnic at Buck Mountain.

While the pace is geared toward younger adventurers (ages 4-8), everyone is welcome.

Call or email YAC leader Lauren Bierman for meeting location and details at 349-7498 or laurenbiermanrn@gmail.com. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

“Nabucco” screening in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 7, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Town Hall Theater’s MET Live in HD series rings in the new year with a broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco,” starring opera luminary Placido Domingo in the title role. Tickets $24/$10 students and may be purchased at www.townhalltheater.org, over the phone at 382-9222, or in person at the box office.

DJ skate night in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 7, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. DJ skate night presented by friends of Middlebury hockey. All ages and abilities welcome. $5 adult; $3 student. Snack bar will be open and rental skates available. Info: www.memorialsportscenter.org.

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Parish breakfast in Vergennes.

Sunday, Jan. 8, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Church. Come for a delicious breakfast of eggs, omelets (to order), hot cakes, French toast, sausage, bacon and more.

Bring your family and friends. Adults $8.50; seniors (over 60) $7.50; kids 6-12 years $6.

Children under 6 free and immediate families of five or more $28. For more information call 877-2367.

Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix in Middlebury. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2-3:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Join Johnny Peers and his troupe of performing rescue dogs, the Muttville Comix, as they perform challenging and hilarious tricks and routines — fun for the whole family. $20 adults/$10 ages 18 and under. Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

Storytelling in Middlebury. Sunday, Jan. 8, 4:30-5:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on the Green. “The Western Star,” an epic poem with songs written and performed by Jack DesBois, will provide an evening of storytelling in celebration of the season of Epiphany, the journey of the Three Kings and return of the light. $10 suggested donation. All are welcome regardless of ability to donate.

Free community dinner in Bristol. Sunday, Jan. 8, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall.

The menu includes shepherds pie, green salad, rolls, dessert and beverages. Come and enjoy a meal with family, friends and neighbors. All are welcome.

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Festival-on-the Green meeting in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m., Middlebury Union Middle School. Enthusiastic volunteers needed to help plan the 39th annual summer Festivalon-the Green. For more information, call 462-3555 or just show up at the meeting.

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THURSDAY

“Where Have All the Moose Gone?” discussion in New Haven.

Thursday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m., New Haven Town Hall. Wildlife biologist Tina Scharf discusses some of the reasons the moose population has declined across North America. Sponsored by the New Haven Conservation Commission. Free.

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“The Athenian Acropolis, Revisited” in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 13, 12:15 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre. Pieter Broucke, associate curator of ancient art, pres-

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‘Nabucco’

GIUSEPPE VERDI’S “NABUCCO,” starring opera luminary Placido Domingo in the title role, will be broadcast live in HD at Town Hall Theater on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. Tickets $24/$10.

ents a virtual gallery talk exploring the enduring fascination with the High Classical monuments from the Enlightenment to the present. $5 suggested donation; free to College ID holders. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“Vermont: Ideals and Ordeals” reception in Brandon. Friday, Jan. 13, 5-7 p.m., Compass Music and Arts Center. An opening reception for Denise Letendre Bach’s new photography exhibit, “Vermont: Ideals and Ordeals,” which shows Vermont through her lens. Exhibit runs through Feb. 11, 2017.

Opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 13, 5-7 p.m., Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater. An opening reception for painter Molly Watson Hawley, whose exhibit will include landscapes, seascapes and portraits. On exhibit through Feb. 28.

Constantinople in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Persian music trio Constantinople makes its Middlebury debut in a special collaborative concert with kora player Ablaye Cissoko. The program is approximately one hour, 30 minutes. Tickets $25 public; $20 College ID holders; students $6. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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Otter Creek Audubon Society walk in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 14, 8-10 a.m., Otter View Park parking area. Community members are invited to help survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and Hurd Grassland. Beginning birders welcome. Come for all or part

of the walk. Info: 387-1007 or 388-6019.

Maple seminar in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 14, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. sessions begin, Middlebury Union High School. Maple seminar will feature topics such as syrup filtering, and beginning sugar making. Complimentary morning coffee, tea and maple cream donuts. Pre-register by Jan. 7 to be eligible for door prizes. Pre-registration: $25 with catered lunch or $10 with no lunch. Tickets at the door: $35/$20. Info: www.addisoncountyvtmaple.org.

Green Mountain Club hike in Salisbury. Saturday, Jan. 14, Salisbury. Hike Chandler Ridge from Falls of Lana, a moderate, five-mile roundtrip hike or snowshoe. Bring lunch, water; poles and gaiters recommended. Contact Ruth Penfield for meeting time at 388-5407 or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

“They Look Like People” in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. Suspecting that those around him are actually malevolent shape-shifters, a troubled man questions whether to protect his only friend from an impending war or from himself. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-4433168. Free.

Fiddlin’ for fiction concert in Orwell. Saturday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m., Orwell Town Hall. The Fried Dough Boys, musicians Colin McCaffrey, Dono Scrabner and Freeman Corey, will bring an eclectic mix of music from traditional, old country, bluegrass and folk to the Orwell Town Hall. Proceeds benefit the Orwell Free Library.

Refreshments provided. $10 adult, $8 senior, $5 children.

FULL LISTINGS ONLINE AT ADDISONINDEPENDENT.COM ONGOINGEVENTS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ACT (Addison Central Teens). Drop-in hours during the school years: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 3-7 p.m. 94 Main St. (Middlebury Town Office building), below rec. gym. Teen drop-in space for kids. Hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies, and eat great food. Baking: every Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. Info: 388-3910 or www.addisonteens.com.

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

Addison County Emergency Planning Committee.

Last Wednesday, 5 p.m. State Police Barracks. Public invited.

Addison County Republican Party. Third Friday, 7 p.m.,

Ilsley Library, Middlebury. 897-2744.

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

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

LIVEMUSIC The Brother Brothers (David and Adam Moss) in Ripton. Saturday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

Swing Noire in Brandon. Saturday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

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Folk duo Brother Brothers to play Saturday in Ripton

The Ripton Community Coffee Folk competition at the Kerrville House, a nonprofit community Folk Festival and went on to become concert series, welcomes folk duo a winner.

Brother Brothers on Saturday at As always, the concert begins 7:30 p.m. at the Ripton Community at 7:30 p.m. with an open mike House. set, followed by the featured The Brother Brothers offer rich performers. Open mike performers harmonies and thoughtful original are encouraged to call in advance songs accompanied by guitar, and reserve one of the four opencello, violin and banjo. mike slots.

Established side men Admission to the and composers in a wide coffeehouse is $3 kids range of genres, the (12 and under), $10 Moss twins are finally general admission and teaming up to bring their $15 generous admission. individual experiences The economically together. challenged may pay

by Greg Pahl Adam Moss plays in the what they can afford. klezmer, bluegrass, oldRefreshments will time and swing traditions, benefit students from the all of which lend themselves to a Traveling School. The coffeehouse very unique and innovative style is held on the first Saturday of each in performance setting. He tours month, except August. For more with Boston’s Session Americana, information, contact Richard Ruane Brooklyn’s The Defibulators and or Andrea Chesman at 388-9782.

Ana Egge. He has also toured with MANET DOCUMENTARY Anais Mitchell’s “Hadestown” and Town Hall Theater’s Great Art Texas’s 3 Redneck Tenors.

Wednesdays series returns at 11 David Moss received a degree a.m. on Wednesday with “Manet: in cello performance from the Portraying Life,” a documentary University of Illinois (Urbana- exploring the exhibition of the Champaign) and moved to same name at the Royal Academy Austin, Texas in 2007, where he of Arts. immediately formed the trio The This eagerly awaited exhibition Blue Hit. By the summer of 2011 he was the first ever retrospective was a finalist in the prestigious New devoted to the portraiture of Edouard

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Manet’s portraiture has never been explored in exhibition form, despite it forming around half of his artistic output. He painted his family, friends and the literary, political and artistic figures of the day, giving life not only to his subjects but also to Parisian society.

The exhibition consisted of more than 50 works; including portraits of his most frequent sitter, his wife Suzanne Leenhoff, and luminaries of the period.

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) noon to 5 p.m.).

“NABUCCO” AT THT Town Hall Theater’s MET Live in HD series rings in the New Year at 1 p.m. on Saturday with a broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco,” starring opera luminary Plácido Domingo in the title role, under the baton of longtime collaborator James Levine.

Plácido Domingo is recognized as one of opera’s brightest and most versatile stars, with a career spanning over fifty years in over 147 roles. He has received 14 Grammy awards and performed the world over in the globe’s most prestigious opera houses. Many know him as one of the Three Tenors, an opera trio also featuring Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras, whose debut recording is the best-selling classical album of all time. Critics have called his performance in Nabucco “extraordinary…fresh and vibrant.”

When it was originally staged at La Scala in 1842, the success of Nabucco, a stirring drama about the fall of ancient Jerusalem at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar (Nabucco), catapulted the 28-yearold Verdi to international fame.

In this triumphant performance, Liudmyla Monastyrska is Abigaille, the warrior woman determined to rule empires, and Jamie Barton is the heroic Fenena. Dmitri Belosselskiy is the stentorian voice of the oppressed Hebrew people.

A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast at 11:45 a.m. (45 minutes before the start time) by Jim Pugh. The opera run time is 2 hours 45 minutes.

Tickets are $24/$10 for students, and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, over the phone at 382-9222 or in person at the THT box office (daily except Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.).

“SLAPSTICK DOG ACT” Town Hall Theater is excited to bring Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, his comic ensemble of woofers, to Middlebury

at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Peers will play the straight man in the show, as he leads his dogs through an array of challenging and hilarious tricks and routines, tickling the funny bone of kids and adults alike.

When Ringling Brothers Clown College graduate Johnny Peers adopted his first puppy, a Beagle mix named Freckles from the Humane Society, he had no idea that this love of dogs would lead to fronting a troupe of “personalityplus” canine entertainers that have delighted audiences all over the country.

What’s unique about the Muttville Comix is that the troupe is made up mostly of rescue dogs, like Daphne, the world’s only skateboarding Basset Hound; Squeaky, the ladder climbing Fox Terrier; Mr. Pepe, who only responds to commands in Spanish; and Sir Winston, the Pointer mix who only answers to “Sir.” Audiences nationwide agree that Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix are one of a kind. Since their 1980 debut, the Muttville Comix have appeared on David Letterman, Primetime Live, Circus of the Stars, at Ringling Brothers Circus and more.

Come sit, stay and howl at Town Hall Theater when Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix scamper in.

Tickets are $20 adults, $10 ages 18 and under, and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 382-9222, at the THT box office (MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be one live music performance this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for The Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else.

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ACSU schools getting review of special ed BARRE — Addison Central students in the most cost-effective School District is one of 10 supervi- way possible. What we learn from sory unions and supervisory districts these systems, we hope to share throughout Vermont that were with others that were not able to selected for a Special Education participate.”

Services Review, the Vermont Supervisory unions and superviAgency of Education announced this sory districts with an ADM of 1,500 week. The project will or more selected for the review current practices project are the Milton for the delivery of special “The purpose Supervisory District, the education services of this project Hartford Supervisory against research-based is to build District, Franklin best practices under a Northeast Supervisory local capacity Union and Benningtoncontract with the District Management Council to better Rutland Supervisory (DMC).

Union. manage This project is systems In addition to ACSD, authorized in Act 148, the other unified unions which requires the and deliver under Act 46 selected agency select at least services.” for the reviews are three supervisory unions — Secretary Essex Town and Essex or supervisory districts Washington of Education Junction, with an average daily Rebecca West Supervisory Union membership (ADM) Holcombe and Orange Southwest of 1,500 students or Supervisory Union. more, and at least three Orleans Central unified union school districts formed and Windham Central supervipursuant to Act 46 of 2015. sory unions were also selected to “The purpose of this project is to participate in the project. build local capacity to better manage The Agency’s contract with DMC systems and deliver services,” said provides that the cost for reviewing Secretary of Education Rebecca a supervisory union or supervisory Holcombe. “All our systems strive district will be $50,000, with the to get the best value for students state paying $45,000 and the superout of every dollar. DMC’s mission visory union being responsible for is to help systems figure out how the remaining $5,000. Grant funding to provide high quality care for is available.

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THE MIDDLEBURY FFA Officers team delivered agriculturally themed toys to the Middlebury Police Toy Drive for distribution within the community at Christmas. Pictured left to right: Officer Kris Bowdish, Sierra Phillips, Paige Myrick, Adam Whitcomb, Lucas Farrell and Bethany Orvis.

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Workers (Continued from Page 14) Middlebury event. “I’m here just to squash any fears that they may have with regards to a mass deportation or anything like that.

Continued Mesa, “It’s just a time of uncertainty, and I think a lot of people are afraid about it. I know that this doesn’t help anybody, but we really are in a wait-and-see mode right now.”

Part of that uncertainty, said Mesa, was waiting to see how closely President Trump’s actual “It’s just policy would a time of adhere to uncertainty, statements made and I think by candidate Trump on the a lot of campaign trail. people “Everything are afraid that his about it. administration I know has been saying right now is that this doesn’t help they’re going to be focused on anybody, criminals. That but we is a far cry from really are in what he himself a wait-and- was trumpeting for the past two see mode right now.” years. So it’s going to be a — Enrique very interesting Mesa time,” Mesa said.

The Boston consulate, which serves Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island, has been coming to Middlebury since at least 2003. It is one of two Vermont events at which the foreign service officials reach out to provide services for Mexican nationals working in Vermont, said Deputy Consul General Graciela Gomez Garcia.

DEPUTY CONSUL GRACIELA Gomez Garcia, left, and Consul General Emilio Rabasa address Mexican citizens living and working in Vermont at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society last month. Rabasa urged parents to obtain Mexican birth certificates for their American-born children, so that families could not be split up if the parents were deported.

Independent photo/Gaen Murphree

As in past years, the consulate helped attendees with passports and a type of Mexican-issued identification called a matricula consular. This year, the consulate also offered several new services, including Mexican birth certificates and Mexican voter cards (one of the most common types of official identification used in Mexico).

The event drew around 180 attendees and issued 257 documents, said Gomez Garcia. Last year, the mobile consulate served around 120 people and issued 106 documents.

ABUZZ WITH SPANISH Attendees began arriving before 9 a.m., crowding into the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

The air was abuzz with Spanish.

And the crowd, mostly young men, coming singly or in groups, was able to access a variety of services.

Organizers had put together a winter coat drive, and free food was available. In addition to Mesa’s free legal advice, WomenSafe and Vermont Migrant Education Program had representatives on hand. Other organizations had Spanish-English literature available.

Middlebury College students helped provide childcare.

Throughout the day, consulate officials gave short presentations on matters of importance to the Mexican community.

A particularly important service for many attendees was medical and dental screening, offered by the Open Door Clinic.

“This is a unique opportunity for not so much the workers in Addison County who have access to fully bilingual health care year round but for a lot of the folks who are from other counties that might be closer to the border or where accessing health care is much more dangerous,” said Open Door Nurse Case Manager Julia Doucet. “This provides them a safe space to at least get a baseline of where they stand in terms of health. They have an opportunity to see a provider without having to put themselves in jeopardy of leaving the farm.”

Doucet said that over the course of a year, around 57 percent of the Open Door Clinic’s usual clients are migrant farmworkers.

One notable change from previous years, according to past attendees, was in the number of women and

GRACIELA GOMEZ GARCIA, deputy consul general, and associates from the Consulate General of Mexico in Boston issued 257 documents to Mexican citizens at this year’s mobile consulate in Middlebury, including birth certificates for five families.

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children on hand for services.

Indeed, officials urged parents to get Mexican birth certificates for their American-born children so that parents, if deported, could keep their family together.

“If the parents are in an irregular situation but the kids are American citizens only, the U.S. won’t deport their citizens,” explained Gomez Garcia. “So it has been the case with parents of Central American origin or Mexican origin that one of the (See Reform, Page 36)

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County school districts go big for mergers

Addison Republican Peter Briggs will vie for one of the county’s two state Senate seats. See Page 3A.

Middlebury, Vergennes and Bristol-area voters endorse education governance unification Voters across Addison County — and in many other parts of Vermont — approved big changes in the way we oversee and budget for our schools in 2016. The establishment of bigger school districts that unify governance of multi-town supervisory unions under a single board that will do a universal budget for all of the schools under their purview will lead to such a big change that we have made it our No. 1 story for 2016.

The changes were prompted by Act 46, a law that pushes school districts to coalesce into larger groupings to create efficiencies in shared services and spending. It was also hoped that students in smaller schools would get access to a broader range of educational and extracurricular offerings in a unified district.

While some of the pressure on legislators came from a desire to lower education taxes, lawmakers in the end said that was not a primary goal of Act 46. Nevertheless, the law offers financial incentives for towns to merge in multischool districts by cutting school taxes by 10 cents in the first year, 8 cents in the second and so on for five years.

Voters in eight Brandonarea towns were the first to jump on the bandwagon.

In January they voted overwhelmingly to merge their six school districts into two — only the second such merger at the time in the entire state. The new Otter Valley Unified Union School District was created to consolidate the Brandon, Goshen, Leicester, Whiting, Salisbury and Pittsford school districts.

Mendon and Chittenden, the other two RNeSU towns, will operate a pre-K through sixth-grade Barstow Unified Union School District.

Then, on Town Meeting Day, Addison Central and Addison Northwest voters comfortably approved school governance consolidation mergers under Act 46. Both supervisory unions thus became consolidated school districts, each governed by a single board presiding over a single K-12 budget. Residents in the ACSU-member towns of Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and

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All of the school districts that voted for unification are now in transition, with the unified union taking full legal authority July 1 of this year or next.

Middlebury skiers won twice on their home turf, and Tiger boys’ hockey played. See Page 1B.

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“I am completely thrilled,” said dlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, ShoreBy JOHN FLOWERS Ruth Hardy, co-chairwoman of the ham and Weybridge also elected the MIDDLEBURY — Addison CenAddison Central Supervisory Union 13-member ACSD board that will laid the tral Supervisory Union voters on of the Charter Committee that oversight full assume officially a Tuesday overwhelmingly endorsed groundwork for Tuesday’s vote. “I district on July 1, 2017. The existing proposal to form a unified Addison couldn’t be happier about it.” nine school boards within Addison Hardy noted ACSU has spent the Central School District (ACSD) that to function, continue will Central the in will govern all public schools past 53 years looking at ways of while ceding various responsibilities seven towns and place them under a streamlining its governance structo the ACSD board during the transi(See ACSU, Page 10A) single education budget. e. governanc unified to tion MidVoters in Bridport, Cornwall,

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By ANDY KIRKALDY board will operate it, with four memVERGENNES — Residents in bers each from Vergennes and Fereach of the five communities that risburgh, two from Addison, and one make up Addison Northwest Supereach from Panton and Waltham. visory Union on Tuesday approved That board will operate the four by wide margins the plan to unify the district schools under one budget. district under the governance of one Those board members were choboard, effective July 1, 2017. sen in uncontested races on TuesAs of that date, ANwSU will beday. Existing boards will operate come the Addison Northwest Unified

Town-by-town meeting reports

County endorses Sanders, Kasich

Trump.

Trump visited Burlington earlier this winter, while Kasich came to the Green Mountain State just before Tuesday’s elections.

Trump finished on top in 13 of Addison County’s 23 communities, but Kasich took the overall win due mainly to his 209 to 88 edge in Middlebury.

Marco Rubio finished third among Republicans in Addison County, with 751 votes, followed (See County, Page 20A)

Town meeting 2016 with members of the OR Tim Howlett, above, stands

resident Paul Stone, BRIDPORT TOWN MODERAT over town meeting Tuesday. Orwell town’s selectboard and presides at Orwell’s meeting Tuesday morning, and Ross Conbelow right, makes himself heard ne to ask a question at Monday night’s annual meetrad, below left, stands at a micropho your town, Pages 12A-18A. from Independent photos/Trent Campbell ing in Middlebury. Read results

Bristol residents weigh in on fate of historic firehouse

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — A highlight of Monday night’s Bristol town meeting was the extended discussion about how or if the selectboard should proceed with selling the old Bristol Fire Department building on North Street.

Should the town save the beautiful old structure, and could residents afford the cost of restoring the centuryold building?

Bristol had been discussing what to do with the circa 1900 relic on North Street for more than a decade when last July voters approved a $3.19 million bond to build the new (See Firehouse, Page 3A)

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury residents on Town Meeting Day made resident Heather Seeley the top vote-getter in a five-way race for three seats on their selectboard.

They also overwhelmingly agreed to participate in a new, unified Addison Central School District (ACSD) that will include all of the schools in the current Addison Central Supervisory

Union.

Seeley garnered 1,234 tallies to win her three-year term. Also making the cut were former selectman (See Race, Page 22A)

The clock is ticking on the old town offices in Middlebury. The old municipal gym, which hosted its last town meeting this past (See By the way, Page 3A)

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VUHS plan gets nod in big turnout in ANwSU

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Addison Northwest Supervisory Union voters on Tuesday gave a $10,026,000 Vergennes Union High School budget proposal a narrow victory, 1,4951,370. The budget calls for a 2.23 percent cut from current spending.

In percentage terms, the margin translates to a 52-48 percent decision in strong turnout in the five ANwSU communities. The presidential primary and the ANwSU unification vote (the measure passed; see story, above) helped bring voters to polling places, which exceeded 50 percent turnout in several towns.

In a separate article, ANwSU residents voted 1,781-1,031, or 63-37 percent, to place $100,000 in a capital fund to help take care of longterm VUHS building improvement (See VUHS, Page 20A)

Seeley, Nuovo and Artim win seats on Middlebury board

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for a year during a transition phase until the new Unified District Board takes over in July 2017 after a year of planning.

The new ANwUD will at that point assume ownership of the four district schools and their contents and operate them under one contract with its teachers. Each school within the uni(See Vergennes, Page 10A)

Margin is 125 votes among 2,845 cast

By JOHN FLOWERS ADDISON COUNTY — Addison County residents resoundingly picked Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., over Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Primary for president, and narrowly selected Ohio Gov. John Kasich over New York businessman Donald Trump in the Republican Primary.

Results collected from Addison County polling places showed Kasich came out on top with 1,144 votes, compared to 1,103 for

Despite mild winter, ski area hosts succesful carnival

forcing organizers of some Nordic

By EVAN JOHNSON races to reschedule or relocate their RIPTON — With two inches events to snowier locations. of rain forecast late last week and The carnival — with Nordic racrapid swings in temperatures, Mike es at Rikert and alpine races up the Hussey faced a challenge getting the mountain at the Middlebury College cross-country ski racing course at the Snow Bowl in Hancock Rikert Nordic Center in to do — attracted racers from Ripton ready to go for “It’s hard 15 member schools the Middlebury College anything with from the Eastern InterWinter Carnival. Unfor- the snow while collegiate Ski Associatunately, such challeng- it’s raining.” tion, and there was snow ing conditions for ski Rikert Center — plenty at the Bowl, — areas have been almost Director just enough at Rikert. the norm this winter.

Mike Hussey Despite the weather, “It’s hard to do anyHussey and his crew had thing with the snow Rikert’s 5K race course ready when while it’s raining,” said Hussey, the on Friday (Nordic racarrived teams Middleon director of Rikert, said ing was pushed back to Saturday and bury College’s Bread Loaf campus Sunday). Conditions were decidin Ripton.

Hussey described the artificial. edly this snow of The notable lack conditions as “99-percent manmade winter has tested the patience of skisnow with two inches of help from ers and snowboard riders, delaying Season, Page 19A) (See and resorts ski alpine openings at

SunNordic Center building during N Sam Wood glides by the Rikert as well as a little recent snowfall, to , MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE FRESHMA counted on snow-making machinery day’s Winter Carnival. The center Independent photo/Trent Campbell ensure the 5K trail was well covered.

in Lincoln, 391-357, and by only 22 votes in Starksboro, 430-408. Residents in those towns still voted school budgets on the floor of town meeting and opposition to the unification plan was particularly heartfelt.

All of the school districts that voted for unification are now in transition, with the unified union taking full legal authority July 1, 2017, in the first three unions, and July 1, 2018, in Addison Northeast.

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Weybridge agreed to create an Addison Central School District. They also elected a 13-member ACSD board. Residents in Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham endorsed a new Addison Northwest School district, and picked a 12-person board to lead it.

Governance unification passed in Addison Central by a combined total of 3,404-792 in all seven towns.

In Addison Northwest, the plan passed, 2,223-691.

That left Orwell and the five towns in Addison Northeast as the only county towns west of the Green Mountains not operating in unified school districts.

Orwell residents took a crack at unification with the five other towns in the Addison Rutland Supervisory Union, but the town voted 211 to 121 against joining in the proposed Slate Valley Unified Union School District. A revote in June was closer — 204-166 — but the union was still off. It was the only town among the six to vote against the plan. There will be a third vote on Town Meeting Day, and the other towns could form a unified union without Orwell.

Meanwhile, in the Bristol area, a report released in August by a committee looking at school governance unification showed that such a unification in Addison Northeast could save taxpayers close to $2.5 million over five years.

But, three members of Act 46 Study Committee — Nancy Cornell, Herb Olson and Mike Fisher — authored a Minority Report dissenting unification within the official plan that was sent to the Agency of Education for review. The report named a flawed committee process and desired to keep local control as their main reasons for disapproval.

Still, when it came to a vote on Election Day in November, residents in Bristol, Starksboro, New Haven, Monkton and Lincoln approved a unification plan. The margins very close in two of the towns. The plan passed by 34 votes

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After layoffs and change of CEO, Porter seeks a partner MIDDLEBURY — Many would agree that 2016 was a year of peaks and valleys for Porter Medical Center (PMC), Addison County’s hub for health care services.

February was the first of several rough months for PMC, which includes the hospital, Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation, and a dozen affiliated provider offices. In the early days of that month, thenCEO Lynn Boggs announced a series of cost-cutting measures — including layoffs — in an effort to stabilize PMC’s budget. Hospital officials initially announced nine jobs cuts, primarily affecting nursing staff within PMC’s 12 physician practices. Later that month, Boggs placed the total number of layoffs at 17.5 positions.

Those layoffs triggered some discontent among PMC staff, resulting in a period of high employee turnover within the organization. Around 10 Porter-affiliated providers (members of the medical staff) also took flight, with several citing PMC’s awkward roll-out of a new compensation plan for

physicians.

After rising dissention throughout the community and in board meetings, Boggs was pressured to resign after less than a year leading the hospital. The PMC board began its organizational turnaround with the hiring of veteran Porter Emergency Department physician Fred Kniffin as interim CEO. Kniffin immediately apologized for the manner in which the Porter administration had conducted the layoffs and the physicians’ contract roll-out, and began a successful recruitment process to fill provider vacancies and other staff positions.

By August, Kniffin and his administration had filled most of the vacant provider, nursing and staff positions, and the community’s confidence in the institution had been largely restored.

Meanwhile, the PMC board was also doing some recruiting of its own — for a new, permanent CEO. But board members gladly ended that search when Kniffin agreed to remove the word “interim” from his title and remain PMC’s chief executive at least through September of 2017. He arranged his schedule so that he could continue to treat patients on a part-time basis.

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Under Kniffin, Porter also made strides in getting its financial house in order. And that set the stage for a community dialogue on the biggest decision PMC had ever faced up to that point: Should the organization partner with another medical institution as a way of strengthening its financial profile and expanding its facilities and services?

Community members and the PMC community replied “yes,” and the board entertained affiliation offers from Tennessee-based Quorum Health, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Rutland Regional Medical Center and the University of Vermont Health Network. The Porter board ultimately agreed to pursue affiliation with UVM Health Network, an association they said would net the hospital long-term financial stability, shared resources and some substantial capital improvements — such as a new medical office building and a major electronic medical records upgrade.

Porter and UVM Health Network are currently working out details of how their partnership will be construed, and will be making a final decision on the likely affiliation in 2017.

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Trump stuns; Scott wins governorship With Donald Trump’s raucous Primary and General Election campaign, Bernie Sanders’ better-than-expected race against Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Primary, and Republican Phil Scott’s blow-out win as Vermont’s governor over Democrat Sue Minter, it’s hard not to consider the elections of 2016 one of the biggest local stories of the year.

Our particular focus, however, is on local news and local impact, and even from that perspective, on the streets of Middlebury, Bristol, Vergennes, Ripton, Lincoln or on the farmland of western Addison County, talk of the election was on everyone’s mind — in fact, you couldn’t get away from it.

In the run-up to the Democratic Primary, Sanders won 1,879 delegates in 23 states or contests, while Clinton won 2,811 delegates in 34 states or contests. Clinton’s total, however, included 591 superdelegates, or those beholden to the party as opposed to being won by popular vote, and many of those superdelegates had pledged to Clinton early, before Sanders’ campaign picked up momentum and despite obvious weaknesses in Clinton’s armor. The party’s internal preference for its favored candidate became a flash point in the primary, with some angry Sanders supporters saying the primary system was rigged for Clinton — a line that Trump also used to stir dissension in the Democratic ranks.

Trump, meanwhile, dismantled 16 other Republican candidates in the GOP’s drawnout battle to pick a nominee and won the nomination overwhelmingly in what was one of the nastiest, insult-riven primaries in

recent memory. At the end it came down to Trump, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

Trump won with almost three times more delegates than his closest rival.

In the General Election, polls consistently had Clinton leading Trump — as high as 8 percent after a tape of him bragging about forcing himself on women made news and his poor performances in the three televised debates.

But neither Trump’s lack of knowledge on the issues, nor his lack of moral values, shook his supporters’ faith. What polls showed, in fact, was that both candidates had the highest negative ratings and lowest public trust in any recent presidential campaign.

Part of the mistrust of Clinton was the result of a year-long campaign of disinformation spread by social media, fake news perpetrated through Facebook, and a focused campaign by Russian President Vladimir Putin to hack into the Democratic Party’s email system and leak embarrassing personal exchanges to undermine Clinton — serious issues that are now at the heart of a congressional investigation alleging that a foreign power actively sought to tamper with a U.S. election. WikiLeaks, cyber-attacks and fake news all became part of the nation’s vernacular in the final months of the campaign.

Still more controversy reigned as Trump lost the nationwide popular vote by more than 2 million votes, but won the Electoral College vote with 306 to Clinton’s 232.

Four swing states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida and Pennsylvania) were decided by 1.5 percentage points or less, easily

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It was, without a doubt, one of the most chaotic elections from start to finish in modern U.S. history.

Trump’s support of hate speech, racial bias and anti-immigration policies sparked a hate-crime wave throughout the nation in the election’s aftermath — reaching even into Middlebury, where two incidents of hate speech were documented for the first time in decades.

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Solar arrays proliferate, with New Haven in the crosshairs Few except oil company executives or their wholly owned politicians disagree that the nation — and the world — needs more clean, renewable energy.

But, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details, especially when those details include where solar and wind power facilities should be sited — a big detail in Vermont, where views are not only prized by residents, but also by the tourists who help fuel the state’s economy.

One Vermont resident or developer’s noble contribution to the fight against global warming can be another’s outrageous crime against nature, particularly if it’s a wind turbine on a ridgeline, a solar array near a boundary line, or an array that maybe could be screened better by the addition of more landscaping or thoughtful placement on its host lot. Or one proposed in a town that already hosts many such arrays — say New Haven, for example.

Many Vermont towns like New Haven clamored for more say over alternative energy project siting, which until this year was entirely controlled by the Vermont Public Service Board. The PSB did take testimony from towns and residents, but held all the cards in making the final decision.

Finally, a bill championed by Addison County Sen. Chris Bray (S-230) was passed in 2016. It requires the PSB to consider a town’s local siting priorities, if the community has energy standards included in its town plan that are approved by the Vermont Department of Public Service.

By the end of the year a number of county towns had adopted such energy plans, many based on a template created by the Addison County Regional Planning Commission.

Others including New Haven, were scrambling to put one in place.

Meanwhile, in New Haven two solar proposals in particular generated controversy.

In one case, the town in June took the

PSB to the Supreme Court, contending that the PSB had acted “in violation of its own rules” in a recent decision granting a Certificate of Public Good to a 500-kilowatt array on the Russell Farm off Route 7. The court had yet to rule by year’s end.

In the other, the three members of the PSB visited the Field Days Road site of another proposal to see for themselves what the issues were — even though their own hearing officer had signed off an approval more than a year before. They received an earful from New Haven residents and officials. The PSB had yet to issue a decision by late December.

In Ferrisburgh, neighbors of an array erected by the Basin Harbor Club are involved in a lengthy battle with the PSB and the club. One Vermont Supreme Court decision went in neighbors’ favor, but the larger questions remain unresolved.

The alternative energy issues are clouded further by a debate surrounding the economic incentives favoring wind and solar. Projects earn Renewable Energy Credits, or RECs, that are often sold out of state, leading some critics to question whether the arrays really help Vermont reach its renewable-energy goals even if the clean power is being generated within its borders.

Despite the disputes, many solar projects went forward around the county, none bigger than the 4.99-megawatt array Green Mountain Power was completing in a field in northern Panton as the year wrapped up.

Other arrays were built, expanded or proposed in Brandon, Ferrisburgh and New Haven, and St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes had a substantial array installed on its rooftop, a plan to which no one objected. Rooftop arrays in general proved to be increasingly popular.

In Weybridge at year’s end a Minneapolis developer proposed another 4.99-megawatt array, a plan that drew a crowd of 40 to an informational meeting. Most of those who spoke at that gathering objected.

In the waning days of December the newspaper got word that a different developer wanted to erect a similarsize solar array in Bristol off Route 116 south of the village.

While the Vermont discussion went back and forth, the climate paid little attention: In mid-November, the World Meteorological Organization announced that 2016 would probably go down as the hottest in recorded history.

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The project — originally slated to get under way in 2013 — calls for replacing the two deteriorating, 1920s-era Main Street and Merchants Row bridges over the railroad with a 360-foot-long concrete tunnel. It will be made up of 100 pieces of pre-caste concrete, each weighing around 25 tons. Work will encompass a total of 3,500 feet of the rail line.

The plan also calls for a drainage system for the rail bed that will result in the undergrounding of various utilities near Printer’s Alley. The most disruptive construction was pegged for a 10-week period from June to August of 2019, when both Merchants Row and Main Street were to be shut down for quick and intensive project to replace the two spans.

Town officials spent the beginning of the year sparring with state and federal officials about vertical clearance standards for the two bridges. They both currently allow 18 feet, 8 inches of clearance.

Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and Federal Highway Administration officials wanted the new bridges to afford 23 feet of vertical clearance, which they argued was keeping with a national standard that would allow for the rail line to eventually accommodate double-stack freight cars.

But town officials and some downtown property owners urged that vertical clearance be placed at 19 feet, arguing such a standard could make for a shorter, less expensive project requiring less excavation of the rail bed.

The state Legislature and Vermont Transportation Board ultimately agreed to a compromise of 21 feet — which will still require the $40 million, four-year fix.

VTrans officials unveiled their proposed project schedule at a Nov. 17 meeting at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, a presentation that included graphics projecting how the work site would look at various phases of construction.

While some downtown merchants, property owners and shoppers voiced support for the plan, a few vowed to fight it — with legal action, if necessary. Edgewater Gallery owner George Dorsey became the face of that opposition, and hired Bristol attorney James Dumont to help make his case.

Dumont submitted a lengthy list of questions about the project to VTrans Secretary Chris Cole this past October. Dumont argued, among other things, that there is no law holding Middlebury to a minimum 21-foot vertical clearance threshold for the bridges, and that the $40 million project should have been subjected to state, local and federal permitting — including an “Environmental Assessment.” The project had previously been granted a “categorical exclusion” from such a comprehensive review.

State and federal officials ultimately agreed in mid-December to subject the plan to an Environmental Assessment, in part out of a desire to avert potential legal action. Officials added the assessment would likely delay the project start for a year or more. Middlebury selectboard members were not happy about the new delay, but said the hiatus would allow for an independent audit of the rail bridges plan to make sure it was sound.

In the meantime, VTrans has vowed to regularly inspect the two rail bridges to make sure they can continue to serve what is at times a busy downtown traffic scene, with heavy vehicles. Officials said they could install temporary bridges within seven days if the two downtown spans are ever deemed unsafe.

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Dairy farmers struggle with low milk price, new water rules Farmers saw milk prices plummet in 2016 at the same time as they were being required to adopt new practices, mandated by Vermont’s Clean Water Act. Milk prices plunged in 2016 and stayed around the TY ADDISON COUN $15 per hundredweight range — in sharp contrast to a high of $23 or more in 2014. Yet the federal Margin Protection Program, designed to provide esses, insurance for farmers when the cost of milk falls her touts list of succ Gauc ach at crossroads prospects in recruiting effort below the cost of production, proved ineffectual in Middlebury business outre the Green Mountain State. Local farmers described the MPP, part of the 2014 Farm Bill, as “strictly an expense ... The program just hasn’t worked out the way we thought it would.”

Middlebury The MPP is geared towards Midwest commodity to buy new Lincoln ladder truck prices and farmers in Vermont have faces trash State to reveal updated rail bridges plan, Oct. 11 deadline found that it doesn’t actually address Casella seeking to renegotiate deal the cost of producing milk in the Northeast.

As they were trying to make ends meet given the price of milk, farmers around the state began to feel the effects of the new “Required Agricultural Practices,” or RAPs, which were designed to reduce manure-laden, phosphorousAg tour highlights farm rich run off from dairy operations. Over the efforts to improve lake course of 2016, the Agency of Agriculture held hearings, took comments from farmers and met with stakeholders, as it revised the draft rules.

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By JOHN FLOWERS MiddleMIDDLEBURY — The unanibury selectboard on Tuesday departfire mously endorsed the of a new ment’s proposed purchase related with ladder truck — along and other tools, radio technology $866,471 of total equipment — for a vendor. from a Wyoming-based the low The company, HME, was s that bidder among three companie the replace vied for the contract to nt’s largDepartme Fire ry Middlebu — its est and most expensive vehicle other rs and ladder truck. Firefighte spent more Middlebury officials have whether ing than two years determin 1993 to replace or repair the existingwhich Pierce Arrow ladder truck, 20-year d has exceeded its anticipate damaged. It lifespan and is currently mount was last May that the swivel prethus on top of the truck froze, during an Addirotating.

Professional Rico Balzano venting the ladder from n Agronomy Outreach the ladder stands with UVM Extensio in the county to improve water quality.Independent photo/Trent Campbell The HME bid for just GEORGE Foster, right, tion efforts equipment) MIDDLEBURY FARMER Monday. The tour highlighted conserva truck (minus related tour out of the son County farm bus was $825,100. Finishing Smeal and Pierce the running were and companies, which bid $937,913 $853,797, respectively. nt Asst.

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By GAEN MURPHREE The vehicle — Legislators, ing how get a quality product. the techniADDISON COUNTY and providing some of a 111-foot, to begin will be equipped with atives from state farmers that will actual physical tools needed policy makers, represent rear-mounted steel ladder others got on the cal and ting these programs. and entities access federal and give firefighters good exterior in the Addison County implemen Swift came bus Monday to see what town Water quality expert Ethan water quality to the larger buildings in d. farmers are doing to improve away similarly impresse case of a blaze. both worlds. It’s a good in Lake Champlain.

“It’s kind of the best of “I believe we have created Berry, Senator practices these of win-win the commit“It’s exciting,” said Tom see on agricultural nice to model for future apparatus the farmers’ costs.”

Patrick Leahy’s lead advisor “I’ve been at and programs, fulfilling both is the tees,” Selleck said. issues that What’s changed, said Poole, confirmed and natural resource issues. Senator for a concerns and the environmental Fire Chief Dave Shaw the recyclables market.

Swift said. be able to this work for a while, and — when see, visibly, a we’re facing,” the new ladder truck will and restoraEight or nine years ago nce at lot longer, and I can actually Swift, a watershed planning in Lincoln more of nt of access repairs and maintena Oscontracts such as the one on the ground. I’m seeing as the tion expert for the Vermont Departme West change excould an HME center in nearby brown now tion, leads develwere arranged — Casella the ground is green than Environmental Conserva thus assuaging some $10 per ton seen to $5 I’ve N.H., phosaround spring sipee, the address make in to to and pect that corn comes off it, opment of strategic plans listens to Orwell farmer selectboard members’ concerns the Otter Creek both (See Casella, Page 14A) for thing. same CHERYL CESARIO, LEFT, conservation practices pollution the 2A) many we — the big phorus (See Ladder truck, Page Josh Lucas discuss the his farm to improve water “So my takeaway is that (See Farm tour, Page 14A) on technical support, he has implemented ‘we’ of the farmers, the Murphree Independent photo/Gaen

By GAEN MURPHREE SysLINCOLN — Casella Waste curits tems said it will end or changeent with rent waste collection arrangemarrangenew Lincoln on Oct. 1 and no ment is yet in place. is still The town’s selectboard workable searching for affordable and and recyways to get Lincoln’s trash cling picked up. said Selectboard Chair Bill Fingers and that the volume of recyclableis not trash that Lincoln produces tive for enough to make it cost-effec and Casella to come up the mountain a dispersed collect it from an area with population. ... can “And then the smaller haulers so only take on so many customers think we to speak,” Finger said. “But at this point, we’re making progress fingers.” actually. We’re crossing our tive Last May, Casella representa Lincoln the Dennis Poole informed was losselectboard that his company arrangeits ing too much money on to make ment with Lincoln and needed had reent changes. The arrangem d since 2008, unchange largely mained was losing said Poole, and Casella on its Linaround $26,835 annually coln account. built off “This program was strictly worked 10 of a plan that would have . “We had years ago,” Poole explained on a flat an older deal that was based amount didn’t that amount monthly to cover our to what we needed to do

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of the same standards previously applied only to so-called Large Farm Operations and Medium Farm Operations.

The initial draft of the RAPs defined a small farm operation (SFO) as one with 20 or more dairy cows (or the equivalent). But outcry from small farmers changed the cutoff point to 50 or more dairy cows.

“The problem is that there’s a division between agricultural sectors when one has to do it and the other doesn’t have to do it,” said UVM Extension’s Jeff Carter. “It’s the old divide and conquer routine. So now you’re continuing to pit large farms against small farms, organic against nonorganic, grazing against manure spreading.”

Nonetheless, the 50-cow threshold for SFOs captures 94 percent of the state’s dairy cows and 76 percent of all live weight.

Farmers also wondered to what extent other sectors were being tasked with their fair share of Lake Champlain cleanup.

“The new water regs are very good water regs,” said Addison farmer Rob Hunt in October. “I think they are things that responsible farmers have been doing before they were implemented. But the negative is it’s only for farmers.

Everybody else can pollute.”

Nevertheless, Addison County farmers provided strong leadership toward Lake Champlain cleanup.

A September tour of the county, organized by the Middlebury UVM Extension and NRCS offices, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition and the Otter Creek Natural Resource Conservation District highlighted many of these ongoing changes.

“It’s exciting,” said Tom Berry, Sen. Patrick Leahy’s lead advisor on agricultural and natural resource issues.

“I’ve been at this work for a while, and the senator for a lot longer, and I can actually see, visibly, a change on the ground. I’m seeing more of the ground is green than brown now as the corn comes off it. So my takeaway is that we ... are being successful in understanding how to make conservation work for farmers and providing some of the tools needed to begin implementing these programs.”

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TIME ONCE AGAIN TO REACH BACK INTO THE ARCHIVES and select 10 favorite images from the past year. For many it was a year of heartache, defeat and anxiety and it seems like I gravitated this year to images that showed some hope, determination and joy. I hope you find those qualities in a least some of these photographs. This page leads off with four of my favorite athletic event photos including, clockwise from top left, Tiger Isabel Rosenberg flying through the air and scoring a goal during the Division I high school girls’ lacrosse state title game in June; Mary Hogan Elementary School sixth-grader Howard Simpson celebrating near the finish line during the school’s annual track meet in June; Middlebury Union High School seniors Ian McKay, Tsering Chophel and Nick Holmes going under at the school’s annual senior raft race on Lake Dunmore; and Richard Moran about to make his winning caber toss at Addison County Fair and Field Days in August.

Page 23 features, clockwise from top left, a grasshopper over a Shoreham field: Jamie Gaucher hanging out in his old Middlebury municipal building office on a day in March when the building was getting packed up for a move to the new building down the street; Bristol Elementary School third-grader Zoey Vaughan joyfully participating in a Taiko drumming workshop at the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Fine Arts Festival in May; Beeman Elementary School students singing during a citizen naturalization ceremony at the school in April; Mary Hogan Elementary School first-grader Taylen Maynard showing his determination while exiting the bus during the first days of school in September; and Mary Hogan Elementary School retiring music teacher Chuck Miller marching for the last time with the school band in May’s Memorial Day parade.

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Climate change means deer kill up, crops suffer It’s no secret weather is a favorite topic of conversation in these parts.

And 2016 gave us all a lot to talk about, and not just because the World Meteorological Organization announced in mid-November that the year would probably go down as the hottest in recorded climate history — topping 2015, of course.

Quick, somebody please tell the President-elect and Congress.

Anyway, this past winter in Addison County and Vermont was the mildest in recent memory. Towns banked cash by not paying highway workers their customary overtime to plow roads, and stockpiled unused sand and salt for this winter.

This warm winter of 2015-2016 had interesting side effects. The maple syrup season came early, with some sugarmakers tapping in early February, and lasted long.

Overall, it was productive.

And the relatively toasty winter allowed more deer to survive. In 2015 the Department of Fish & Wildlife estimated the state’s herd at about 120,000, a number that grew to 145,000 a year later. As a result, hunters weighed more deer in Addison County during rifle season (573) and overall including all hunting seasons (1,064) than in any year since 2005, when the department banned shooting spikehorn bucks during November’s rifle season.

After a mild winter summer came. More fans and air conditioners hummed than usual, and not a lot of rain fell. Many farmers had to resort to irrigating pastures during drought-like conditions.

Beekeepers found some benefits, as flowers flourished and their hives produced plenty of honey.

But the fall apple crop was down, and although the taste and quality of the fruit remained good — the size of the apples was smaller than typical.

Another unofficial Vermont fall crop — red and golden leaves — flourished in a balmy September and October.

Some say foliage season started early and lasted weeks.

Yes, then we did get some cold weather and snow in December, just enough to restore some semblance of order in the world.

But through it all in 2016 when people ran into each other on the street or sat down for a cup of coffee at places like Buxton’s Store, Carol’s Hungry Mind Café or New Haven’s Village Green Market, they probably spent even more time than usual talking about the weather.

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Vermont Green Line promises millions to New Haven A large renewable-energy transmission project won support from a key host town in Addison County by offering millions in payments but lost out in the competition for a contract to sell renewable energy to three Southern New England states.

Representatives from the Massachusetts-based companies Anbaric Transmission and National Grid approached New Haven, Ferrisburgh and Waltham in 2015 with plans to construct the Vermont Green Line.

The estimated $600 million project would bring 400 megawatts of wind and hydro power from upstate New York and onto the New England power grid by way of 59 miles of underground HVDC cable. The powertransmission cable would travel 40 miles under Lake Champlain, come aground at Kingsland Bay State Park, and then travel 13 miles underground through Ferrisburgh, Waltham and New Haven to a converter station near the junction of Routes 7 and 17.

Given the scale of the proposed converter station — roughly five stories high and the size of a football field — the project generated the most controversy in New Haven.

Over nine months of public discussion, New Haven residents raised concerns about noise, property values, health

and safety, and how the look and feel of the converter station would fit in with the town’s rural character.

VGL representatives repeatedly pledge to gain New Haven’s approval before approaching the Public Service Board for a Certificate of Public Good.

And on Town Meeting Day, New Haven residents made clear that they wanted a vote.

In March, Middlebury began its own negotiations to have the converter station sited at a location in the town’s business park off Exchange Street.

But the New Haven site remained VGL’s top choice because of its proximity to the VELCO substation, the northernmost terminus for high-voltage transmission lines on the west side of the Green Mountains.

In late May, New Haven voters signaled approval for the project through a townwide survey, with 252 in favor of the project and 128 against.

The terms of the agreement between VGL and New Haven include: • Payments of $1.5 million per year for 40 years, with a yearly 1 percent adjustment for inflation.

• $4 million to build a new fire station and a new town garage.

• A VGL Compensation Fund for designated abutters, with an initial amount of $1 million.

VGL had offered Ferrisburgh at least $350,000 a year for 20 years, plus roughly $150,000 in annual local

property taxes in November 2015. The Ferrisburgh selectboard negotiated throughout 2016 to improve that deal.

But by the end of 2016, final terms had yet to be worked out. About 5.5 miles of the HVDC cable would travel through Ferrisburgh.

The project has had very little impact in Waltham because it runs along state right-of-way along Route 7.

VGL’s negotiations with New Haven officially concluded in early October, with both parties signing an official agreement.

Within weeks, however, New Haven learned of a possible monkey wrench.

On Oct. 25, the New England Clean Energy RFP announced it had awarded renewable energy contracts to six projects, but the Vermont Green Line was not among them.

Selectman and New Haven VGL negotiator Steve Dupoise broke the news at a town plan hearing, calling the project “significantly stalled.”

In a follow-up conversation with the Independent, Joe Rossignoli, National Grid’s Director of U.S. Business Development, said that VGL developers intend to keep the project on schedule, as they submit new bids to deliver renewable energy elsewhere in New England.

“It’s business as usual,” he said.

On Oct. 21, VGL developers filed with papers with the Vermont regulator for a Certificate of Public Good.

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Voters in 2014 OK’d a $6.5 million plan to build the new, 9,400-square-foot town office building at 77 Main and a new, 11,400-square-foot recreation facility off Creek Road that had opened a few months earlier.

Middlebury College agreed to underwrite $4.5 million of the construction costs in return for the land at 94 Main St., the home of the 105-year-old old municipal building and town gym; the college also got another town-owned parcel at 6 Cross St. In June the college tore down the old buildings at 94 Main and began to landscape the site as a park. By the end of the fall the area was ready to welcome visitors to Middlebury’s newest green space. Residents were justifiably proud of the spiffy new town office on the downtown rotary, and they voted for the first time in the new town rec. facility on Election Day. And Middlebury wasn’t they only Addison County town to see a prominent change in its landscape.

After more than a decade of looking for a solution to its century-old firehouse, the Bristol Fire Department in early July opened a brand spanking new fire station on West Street right at the entrance to the village. The roughly 11,000-square-foot building is large enough to host all of the department’s various apparatus, and provide meeting space and a few other amenities. It even came in a little under the $3.19 million budget.

The department had been working out of three buildings for decades, and for the past

18 months out of four, meeting monthly in the Bristol American Legion Post. No longer will there be running around to find needed equipment or information, or the need to make decisions and then send personnel to go after trucks and equipment in emergency situations.

With the fire station well on its way to becoming a reality, Bristol residents in May passed a $1.1 million water bond. The bond was essential to Bristol being able to move ahead with a proposed business park behind the new fire station — look for news on that front in 2017.

Municipal employees and town residents also welcomed a new town garage in Starksboro in late May. The 7,800-square-foot garage just north of the town’s Route 116 fire station is built like a high-tech-steel post-andbeam barn.

The $1.69 million garage boasts seven bays, enough to hold the town’s trucks with room to grow. It also offers water, a storage mezzanine, foreman’s office, meeting room, kitchen, eyewash station, shower, and sensors for carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide. As a bonus, it is much more energy efficient — though twice the size of the old garage, it will be cheaper to heat.

In the Little City, major renovations were wrapping up at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes’ School Street headquarters in October. As well as a needed facelift, the work included a full kitchen that will allow the youth club to expand its meals program and cooking classes.

And up in Lincoln, the town late in the year completed a new town office that more than doubles the old one’s size, increasing the square footage from 950 to 2,000. Placed on the same footprint as the old office, the new building faced south so that it would be flooded with lots of natural light.

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Justices of the court lifted the stay because they said they believed Vermont Gas would likely prevail in the case before the court that had prevented it from putting the pipe 30-50 feet below the surface of Geprags Park in Hinesburg via horizontal drilling that will not disrupt the park’s surface.

A few months earlier, opponents of the pipeline and some Hinesburg residents had filed suit to prevent the pipeline from going through the community park.

Vermont Gas spokesperson Beth Parent reported at the time that with the stay removed, Vermont Gas would have the pipeline finished in 10 weeks, which would mean mid-to-late February 2017.

If that happens, it will complete an estimated $153.6 million project that was first approved by Vermont’s Public Service Board on Dec. 23, 2013, for with estimated price tag of $86.6 million.

What has happened in those ensuing three years is a modern tale of climate change activists opposing major infrastructure construction that would further the longterm consumption of fossil fuels. Activists such as Rising Tide, Just Power, Hands Across the Valley, Rutland Area Climate Coalition, Toxics Action Center and 350VT have consistently opposed the pipeline. Just this last year saw protesters chain themselves to machines used to lay the pipeline in Middlebury, stand in the way of earthmoving machines working on the pipeline in New Haven and disrupt meetings to the point where officials threatened to lock the public out of public meetings.

It has been, in short, a prolonged and nasty fight to complete the 41-mile pipeline that Vermont Gas says will serve between 3,000 and 4,000 new gas customers in the communities of Vergennes and Middlebury, as well as a few customers along the pipeline’s right of way.

Pipeline opponents have not only argued that the pipeline should not be built because it distributes a fossil fuel, but that the use of natural gas is no better for the environment than burning fuel oil, nor is it less expensive. Vermont Gas, on the other hand, has countered that natural gas dumps less carbon dioxide into the

atmosphere, that methane leakage is being reduced, and that the cost is roughly 20 percent less expensive than fuel oil on average (depending, of course, on the ups and downs of the energy market).

Another major point protestors used against the pipeline was the fact that project costs jumped twice during the course of construction beyond regulators’ expectations, and with Vermont Gas failing to report the projected increases in a timely manner.

And, mid-stream, there was a change in command at the head of Vermont Gas — Don Rendall took over as CEO of Vermont Gas from Don Gilbert about two years ago.

Adding fuel to the fire was an initial agreement with International Paper in Ticonderoga, N.Y., to build an offshoot pipeline from Middlebury through Cornwall and Shoreham, under Lake Champlain to the New York paper mill — an offshoot that would have initially helped fund the pipeline’s expansion south to Middlebury. The spur line was later cancelled. In the meantime, Vermont had to work hard through 2015 and into 2016 to get easements from property owners along the pipeline route. It got the last four in 2016.

Proponents of the pipeline included many larger businesses in Middlebury, including the Agri-Mark, suggesting at one point that the cheese plant would save a couple million dollars per year in fuel savings.

The Chamber of Commerce and business groups were also generally in favor of having another fuel option in the town saying that the increased competition among energy sources would keep prices lower for consumers and business.

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There is still time to include pets, in your resolutions Thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? Don’t forget to include your pets, too. You may want to add the following resolutions to your list: Resolution #1 — I will measure my pet’s food at every feeding, using a measuring cup and following the feeding guidelines on the can or bag. I will feed my pet an age and health-appropriate diet. If I don’t know what the optimal diet is for my pet, I will check with my veterinarian. [Younger, growing pets have different nutritional needs than older animals. Obesity is one of the most common problems with an aging pet. And, even though senior pets may have lower energy requirements, they may have medical issues that can be helped by the appropriate diet.]

Resolution #2 — I will try a new activity with my pet and incorporate more playtime into our indoor routine. [Exercise isn’t just good for humans; it is important for pets too.

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Finding similarly situated people for pet walking will make this more fun for you. As for indoor activities, playing with toys is a good way to get your pet moving. Cats love the thrill of chasing a laser toy. Catnip toys, crinkly balls and climbable cat trees are also feline favorites. A cardboard box can become a “cave” that satisfies a cat’s desire for a hiding place while you play “hide and seek” with her.]

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Resolution #4 — I will (try to) groom my pet every day. [Brushing your pet removes excess fur from the coat (and reduces the amount you find on your clothes and furniture)! It also helps distribute oils from your pet’s skin to her fur, keeping the coat shiny and healthy. Daily grooming is also a bonding activity that shows your pet how much you love her.]

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Water additives, dental diets and treats designed to reduce tartar can also helpful in keeping teeth clean.

Even with home care, regular cleanings by a licensed veterinarian are the best way to keep your pet’s teeth healthy for a lifetime.]

Resolution #6 — I will teach my pet new tricks and practice those we already know. [Studies show that keeping your pet’s brain active can

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Resolution #7 — I will update my pet’s tags and microchip if any of my contact information (address, phone, etc.) has changed. [This is the best way to ensure that a lost pet makes its way safely home.]

Resolution #8 — I will work on maintaining a happy and healthy relationship with my pet all year long!

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If traveling by air, check with the airline to be sure you understand the rules and regulations regarding pet travel. Will your pet be allowed to be checked on the airplane or will you have to carry him on? Book your reservation early as a limited number of animals are allowed on each flight. Find out what the airline prices are for pet travel. Make sure your pet carrier meets the size requirements of the airline and that you can comply with any other rules such as the type of carrier you can use (leak-proof bottom, etc.).

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MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School freshman Michael Whitley, wrestling at 99 pounds, works to get out from under Shaker’s Austin Sill during a final match in Middlebury last Thursday afternoon.

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Eagle, Tiger wrestlers excel at MUHS tourney Resurgent Mt. Abe second, Tigers third

By ANDY KIRKALDY so unprecedented that I don’t know MIDDLEBURY — The Mount what to say, really,” Mayer said.

Abraham and Middlebury union “It’s a fantastic feeling.” high school wrestling teams finished MUHS Coach Ethan Raymond second and third, respectively, last was thrilled to see his team do so week at the Tigers’ 45th annual Hu- well in the 14-team event — the bie Wager Invitational Tournament. Tigers (107.5) edged Essex (102) Three Eagles — sophoand Fair Haven (96) for mores Roman Mayer and — with just six “The big thing third Gary Conant and senior wrestlers competing, but Ben Murray — and one I stressed to took a moment to praise Tiger — junior Dustin them is to go the Eagles’ success and Davio — earned individ- out there and recruiting. ual championships.

“It was nice to see wrestle smart The rejuvenated Eagle and leave Mount Abe doing well. program almost won the They worked hard for tournament. After one everything their numbers, and they New York power, Gran- on the mat have some solid kids,” ville, opted not to return 100 percent, Raymond said. “Good on Thursday due to the and they did for them.” weather, Mount Abe went that. We went Essex 152-poundtoe-to-toe with another er James Danis earned out there and the nod for Outstanding New York school, Shaker, for the championship, wrestled very Wrestler with a 7-0 rebefore Shaker edged the hard.” cord that included six Eagles, 169-162.5.

— Tiger coach pins, five in the first peShaker filled more Ethan Raymond riod. weight classes than the But Roman Mayer at Eagles, 12-9, but the out120 pounds, the weight come remained in doubt until Thurs- at which he was third in Vermont in day’s final bouts in the champion- 2016, had a strong case for that honship round. or. Mayer, like Danis a top seed, also Mount Abe’s performance left went 7-0, but pinned all his oppoeven first-year Coach Nick Mayer, nents, five in the first period. In the whose roster roughly tripled in size final Mayer pinned Noah Bonning this season, almost speechless. of Essex in the second period.

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MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Jaro Perera falls in a 220-pound semifinal match to opponent Jake Lober. Perera was third in his weight class.

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Boys’ hockey splits games

MIDDLEBURY — Lake Placid edged the Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team, 3-2, on Thursday in the final game of the Fletcher “Buster” Brush Holiday Classic to win the tournament title.

The Bombers, who defeated Milton, 5-4 in overtime, on Wednesday were the only team to win both of its games in the event. The Tigers defeated Stowe on Wednesday, and Stowe thumped Milton on Thursday, 6-0.

The Tigers edged Stowe, 2-1, on second-period goals from Kolby Farnsworth and Kam Bartlett. Goalie Doug DeLorenzo backstopped the win with 21 saves, while Raider netminder Kristian Viljanen stopped 22 shots.

On Thursday, the Bombers scored twice in the third period to erase a 2-1 Tiger lead and avenge a 2-1 home loss to MUHS the week before. Lake Placid’s Sean Moore gave his team the lead in the first period, but the Tigers struck back on second period goals by Brett Viens, unassisted, and Bartlett, set up by Viens and Tyler Giorgio.

The Bombers earned the win with two goals in the final 5:20, from Kevin Geesler and Moore. Delorenzo made 25 saves for the Tigers, and Kamm Cassidy stopped 21 shots for Lake Placid.

The Tigers (2-3) return to Division I league play this week by hosting Woodstock at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and visiting Rice on Saturday.

Tiger girls skate to tournament wins TIGER JUNIOR JOE Whitley tries to stay alive against Randolph opponent Adam Osha in a 152-pound semifinal. Whitley fell to Osha, but won his third-place match.

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Wrestling (Continued from Page 32) harder at 126, where he was the No. 3 seed. He pinned his first four foes, including the No. 2 seed, and then faced top-seeded Jon Lucey of Spaulding, a 91-win wrestler, in the final.

After a scoreless first period in the final, Murray took a 3-0 lead in the second. He earned one point on a violation — Lucey pushed him off the mat rather than let him escape. Then Murray reversed him for two points.

Lucey escaped once in the second period and again midway through the final period to make it 3-2. A takedown by either wrestler could

have been decisive, but Murray and Lucey battled on their feet for the final minute, and Murray won, 3-2, his 78th career victory.

Conant cruised to his title. He started out as the top seed in the 132-pound class, which consisted of five wrestlers, three from Granville. He defeated all comers, finishing 4-0 with three pins, including of Burr & Burton’s Kole Blanchard in Thursday’s final at 1:07 of the second period.

Two other Eagles reached finals and suffered tough losses. At 145, senior Josh Hardy was the No. 3 seed and reached the final against

No. 1 Dakota Peters of Rutland by pinning three foes and earning a technical fall against a fourth. In the final, Hardy led Peters, 9-5, midway through the middle period before Peters suddenly caught Hardy for a takedown and a quick pin.

At 170, Eagle sophomore Kevin Pearsall, the No. 2 seed, earned a berth in the final with a dramatic third-period pin of top-seeded Ethan Hartlage of Shaker, who appeared to have an insurmountable lead before Pearsall reversed him and put him on his back. But No. 4 Travis Morrisette of Fair Haven rallied to (See Tournament, Page 34)

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team romped to a pair of wins last week in claiming the title of their own Fletcher “Buster” Brush Holiday Classic at the Memorial Sports Center.

The Tigers improved to 3-0-1 in the process and will return to Division I league play this week by hosting Burr & Burton at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and visiting South Burlington on Saturday.

On this past Wednesday, the Tigers defeated the Champlain Valley-Mount Mansfield collective, 6-2, as Andi Boe notched a hat trick and picked up an assist. Boe scored twice in the middle period to help the Tigers push their lead to 3-0.

Raven Payne and Lexi Bartlett

picked up a goal and an assist apiece, and Helen Anderson also scored.

Goalie Rowan Hendy made 14 saves for the Tigers. Two C-Hawks goalies combined for 21 stops.

On Thursday, the Tigers erupted for four goals in the second period in a 6-0 win over Spaulding. Anderson paced the attack with two goals, Boe chipped in a goal and two assists, Tulley Hescock and Lexi Bartlett added a goal and an assist apiece, Julia Carone scored once and Monroe Cromis assisted on four goals.

Goalie Katie Billings stopped three shots to earn the shutout for MUHS, while Maddy Pletzer made 49 stops for the 3-3 Crimson Tide, who played the tournament without standout forward Jessica Scott.

Score BOARD

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Hockey 12/28 MUHS vs. CVU/MMU.....................6-2 12/29 MUHS vs. Spaulding......................6-0 Boys’ Hockey 12/28 MUHS vs. Stowe............................2-1

12/29 Lake Placid vs. MUHS....................3-2 Boys’ Basketball 12/28 Mt. Anthony at OV..............Postponed Girls’ Basketball 12/29 OV at Proctor......................Postponed

Schedule

EAGLE FRESHMAN JUSTICE Green wrestles Harwood’s Sully O’Hara in the 170-pound semifinal in Middlebury last week.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 1/4 Woodstock at MUHS.....................7 p.m.

1/7 MUHS at Rice...........................8:10 p.m.

Girls’ Hockey 1/4 Burr & Burton at MUHS.................5 p.m.

1/7 MUHS at South Burlington............6 p.m.

Boys’ Basketball 1/3 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS..................7 p.m.

1/3 OV at Windsor...............................7 p.m.

1/4 VUHS at Burr & Burton..................7 p.m.

1/5 Mill River at Mount Abe..................7 p.m.

1/6 MUHS at Burr & Burton.................7 p.m.

1/7 Fairfax at VUHS......................11:30 a.m.

1/7 OV at Springfield......................1:30 p.m.

Girls’ Basketball 1/4 Rutland at OV................................7 p.m.

1/6 Proctor at OV.................................7 p.m.

1/6 Mount Abe at VUHS......................7 p.m.

Wrestling 1/3 MUHS & VUHS at Mt. Abe............7 p.m.

1/4 OV at Fair Haven..............................TBA 1/6&7.... VUHS/MUHS at Peru (NY) Tourney

1/7......................OV at Mt. Anthony Tourney Gymnastics 1/7 MUHS at St. Johnsbury............1:30 p.m.

Indoor Track 1/7 MUHS/VUHS at UVM....................1 p.m.

COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Hockey 1/2 Elmira at Middlebury......................5 p.m.

1/6 Midd. at Amherst............................7 p.m.

1/7 Midd. at Amherst............................3 p.m.

Men’s Hockey 1/6 Midd. at Wesleyan.........................7 p.m.

1/7 Midd. at Trinity...............................4 p.m.

Women’s Basketball 1/3 Midd. at Smith................................4 p.m.

1/6 Midd. at Wesleyan.........................7 p.m.

1/7 Midd. at Connecticut......................3 p.m.

Men’s Basketball 1/6 Wesleyan at Midd..........................7 p.m.

1/7 Connecticut at Midd.......................3 p.m.

Late events occured after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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Tournament off several pins.

(Continued from Page 33) defeat Pearsall in the final. Pearsall Davio, a sixth-place Vermont finled, 3-0, after a near pin in the sec- isher at 132 pounds last winter and ond period, but Morrisette took him the No. 2 seed at 138 last week, prodown and won by pin in the third. vided the Tigers’ biggest highlight, Also placing for the Eagles were cruising to victory with a 6-0 record sophomore Dawson Philips, fourth that included five pins and a major at 120; freshman John Bent, fourth decision. In the final, he pinned Rutat 126; junior Christian Little, third land’s Hunter Cameron in 22 secat 138; and senior Dylan Little, third onds. at 170.

Senior heavyweight Coach Mayer said it “Some of these Joe Langevin, who has was a team-wide effort. guys that didn’t been wrestling well this “Some of these guys make the finals season, had a good two that didn’t make the days. The No. 2 seed, finals really pulled really pulled Langevin racked up four their weight to score their weight to wins by pin to reach the points to get the team score points to final, where he met Fair to where it ended up,” get the team to Haven’s Kevin LaRock, Mayer said. where it ended the No. 1 seed. After a He also praised two scoreless, evenly conup.” female wrestlers who tested first period, La— Eagle Coach have not won a match, Rock started on top in Nick Mayer sophomore Hailey the second and never let Trayah and freshman Langevin escape, pinJustice Green, for helping to create ning him with 25 seconds to go. a positive atmosphere and wrestling Two other Tiger wrestlers, both with courage. juniors placed. First-year wrestler “They’re just as much a part of the Jaro Perera pinned Essex wrestler team as anyone else,” Mayer said.

Hayden Beattie in the consolation But as well as the better turnout, final for third. And Joe Whitley also he said, effort has been the biggest took third, winning his consolation factor. final at 152, 6-2, over Fair Haven’s “In part it’s the numbers. That re- Dylan Lee. ally helps. But it’s also everybody Whitley easily could have had a working hard and doing the best shot at Danis, the Outstanding Wresthey can,” Mayer said. “That’s all tler from Essex, in the 152 final: we can ask for. Some people have He apparently defeated Randolph’s been wrestling since kindergarten, Adam Osha, 5-3, with a reversal in and some of the people have been the semifinal, but was penalized for wrestling since the first day of prac- locking his hands on the takedown tice, and they’ve just been doing the and instead lost, 4-3. Raymond best with the tools that they have.” spoke calmly with the official, but Also competing for Mount Abe to no avail. It appeared even if there were sophomore Matt Cota at 152, were a penalty, Whitley might have Green at 170; Trayah at 220, and se- earned an escape point that would nior Ryan Durfee at 285. have forced overtime.

TIGERS The final Tiger wrestler, freshman The Tigers also enjoyed their Alex Walker, won three matches at tournament, with three finalists, 120 but came up one win short of albeit one by default — freshman placing in the top four.

Mike Whitley was one of only two Regardless, Raymond came away wrestlers in the 99-pound class. He happy at the end of the day because fought hard, but lost to experienced his wrestlers approached matches Shaker wrestler Austin Sill in a third aggressively, as he and his assistants period technical fall after fighting have been preaching.

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High School junior Ben Murray won the 126-pound class at last week’s Hubie Wagner Invitational Tournament.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

TIGER SENIOR JOE Langevin fights to keep one shoulder off the mat during his 285-pound final against Fair Haven’s Kevin LaRock last Thursday afternoon in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

“I was pleased with everyone’s performance. We wrestled very well as a team. We only had six wrestlers scoring, so in order to place top three every wrestler had to score points for us. Every match counted,” he said.

“The big thing I stressed to them is to go out there and wrestle smart and leave everything on the mat 100 percent, and they did that. We went out there and wrestled very hard.”

The positive results should also give the MUHS team a shot in the arm, Raymond said.

“Some of the younger kids, what they’re missing, I think, is the intensity, and I think that comes from confidence. They have the ability to take kids down, they just have to have the confidence to shoot and then quickly transition to the next move,” he said.

“And I think with success like today, I think they’ll start to see that.”

TIGER JUNIOR DUSTIN Davio wrestles Rutland opponent Hunter Cameron in the 138-pound final at last week’s tournament in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

EAGLE SOPHOMORE KEVIN Pearsall wrestles Fair Haven’s Travis Morrisette in the 182-pound class at the Hubie Wagner Invitational last week in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Middlebury Union High School

We are pleased to introduce Tasha Hescock as the Middlebury Union High School student of the week. A resident of Shoreham, Tasha is the daughter of Loraine and Tim Hescock and enjoys school and her service as a volunteer as a third-grade Sunday school teacher’s assistant at St. Mary’s Church in Middlebury.

Tasha enjoys a variety of academic subjects but favors the sciences.

This year, as a senior, she is taking three Advanced Placement classes: World History, English and Statistics, and is also enrolled in Physics.

Last summer, she participated in a special program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology that involved five weeks of online coursework and five days on the campus in Cambridge. She chose to study science and technology writing as part of the program at MIT and found the subjects intriguing. Learning online brought forth a whole new dimension to her study habits and Tasha enjoyed the challenge, but welcomed the opportunity to meet her classmates in person when she spent time on the MIT campus last summer.

She said the experience confirmed her interest in science and her desire to pursue the field when she enrolls in college next year. She is Tasha Hescock looking forward to studying science at a four-year liberal arts college MUHS somewhere in the Northeast or the Mid-Atlantic region.

An active member of the MUHS drama program, Tasha has been in the last three productions staged: “Legally Blonde,” “Into the Woods” and this fall’s “The Little Mermaid.” She portrayed both a princess and a sea creature in the most recent production. She loves to bake and cook in her spare time and her specialty is sponge cake.

While at school, Tasha serves as a peer leader and enjoys working alongside fellow members of the class of 2017 as they connect with the entering freshmen. Her advice to the ninth-graders is to take classes in areas that you love and to ask questions and participate.

In addition to her love of science, Tasha says some of her fun classes have been in the arts and music, and she has liked learning how to play the guitar and pursue painting. She is a member of SCOHR, a student group that focuses on human rights, and would like to continue this work in college.

Given Tasha’s positive attitude and outlook, we know she has a bright future ahead of her and we wish her well in the final months of her senior year at MUHS.

Middlebury Students of the Week receive a free pizza from Green Peppers.

Vergennes Union High School

Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Caroline Johnston as its Student of the Week. Caroline lives in Addison with her parents, Michael and Amy Johnston. Caroline has two older siblings: Margaret, a second-year UVM medical student, and Timothy, a senior at Eckerd College.

Caroline took two AP courses her junior year: AP Literature and Composition and AP Calculus. She is currently enrolled in AP Language. Last year she was inducted into the National Honor Society and is currently the secretary. She earned the Clarkson High School Achievement Award, and challenges herself in mathematics and in meeting five guidelines for English. Caroline represented VUHS at Girls State last summer, and has also made honors and high honors every semester at VUHS. Outside of the classroom, Caroline was the vice president of her class for the past two years and is currently one of the two librarians of the band. She is a member of the varsity soccer and basketball teams, and is also part of the Addison United Soccer team and AAU Basketball. As a junior, she joined the varsity track team, placing Caroline Johnston fourth in the 400 meter dash in Division 2. Caroline is also on the VUHS Math Team and Peace One Day committee.

Caroline gives these words of advice, “From my high school experience I have learned that no matter how many people tease you for being a good student, it is worth it in the long run. I have also learned that no matter how hard it gets between school, sports and other extracurricular activities, it is very important to learn to manage them all and stick with them. Quite frankly school is not the only place where you can learn, it is important to have other interests and areas that can teach you more about teamwork and perseverance.”

Sarah Thompson, a science teacher at VUHS, said this about Caroline, “Underneath Caroline’s sweet, smiling exterior is a determined student who always works hard and challenges herself. Caroline takes learning very seriously and her work shows a level of pride and precision most students don’t attempt to achieve. I have loved having Caroline as a student because she is fun, creative and always interested in learning something new.”

Following graduation from VUHS, Caroline is headed to college to pursue further education, but she has yet to decide on her major. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Caroline the very best in the future.

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Reform (Continued from Page 14) parents, mom or dad, gets deported and the kid — the two- or threeyear-old kid being only an American citizen — he won’t be deported.

So then the kid is taken care of by the child family authorities at the local level. So, yes, families can be separated.”

While the Obama administration made changes in 2014 so that undocumented workers with American-born children were offered some degree of protection to remain in the United States, it is unclear what will happen under a Trump administration.

As a candidate, Trump said that he wanted to end “birthright citizenship” for children born in the United States whose parents are here illegally. Citizenship has been granted to all persons born in the U.S. — regardless of their parents’ status — since passage of the 14th Amendment in 1868.

At this year’s mobile consulate, birth certificates were issued to five families.

‘TRABAJO’ Freddie and Gladis, who came to get a birth certificate for their daughter, were not untypical of the dairy farm workers at the event. The biggest difference may have been the couple’s 11-year-old son, Fausto, who took over as translator for his parents. Fausto, who attends school in Stowe, switched effortlessly — and flawlessly — back and forth between Spanish and English.

As with all workers interviewed there, Freddie said in his native language that he was in Vermont for one reason: trabajo. Work.

According to a 2013 study by UVM’s Daniel Baker, most Latino dairy workers in Vermont are male

and around age 26. Half are married, but only 18 percent live with their spouses. Most want to go home after working a few years, and almost all (99 percent) send money home to family once a month, often up to 60 percent of earnings.

Asked about the importance of the Latino workforce to the state’s and Addison County’s dairies, dairy farmer Cheryl Connor did not mince words.

“If we didn’t have migrant workers, we wouldn’t have farms.”

Connor and her husband, Jerry, milk around 140 cows on their organic dairy in Bridport.

According to Connor, Gomez Garcia and Mesa, federal immigration policy continues to put Vermont’s dairy farmers in a bind.

“There are no workers out there — American workers — who want to milk cows,” said Connor. “So we have a really difficult problem finding labor to milk the cows in the dairies.”

IMMIGRATION REFORM Yet legal channels for migrant agricultural laborers remain limited to the federal H2A program, which allows for seasonal and temporary workers, such as the Jamaicans who come each year to pick Vermont’s apples, but doesn’t support the yearround labor needs of the state’s dairy industry. All three said that at present there is no federal immigration program that addresses the labor needs of Vermont’s dairy farms.

“If local people do not want to do the work, then what’s the problem?

What’s the problem with inviting these people who are hard-working individuals and allowing them to be here for a year, two years, three years?” said Mesa. “This is why we need immigration reform. We just

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really need to put politics aside and party dogma aside and try to figure out what is wrong with our system.”

As much as dairy farmers need the labor, the laborers, for their part, want to be able to work legally.

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, January 3 5 a.m. Energy, Climate Change: Visions, Path Forward 6:52 a.m. The Battle for Christmas (VMX) 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 2 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Wednesday, January 4 5 a.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 2 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 5 p.m. Lifelines 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Thursday, January 5 5 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 10 a.m. Energy, Climate Change: Visions, Path Forward 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Through the night: Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) Friday, January 6 5:30 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 10 a.m. Selectboard 2 p.m. Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board

6:30 p.m. Selectboard 10:30 p.m. Michael Nerney Saturday, January 7 5:30 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Selectboard 12 p.m. Energy, Climate Change: Visions, Path Forward 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Festival On (-and Off-) the Green Sunday, January 8 7 a.m. Energy, Climate Change: Visions, Path Forward 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 10 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8:30 p.m. Eckankar 9 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board, Public Affairs Monday, January 9 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board, Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard 2 p.m. Energy, Climate Change: Visions, Path Forward 4 p.m. Congregational Church 5:30 p.m. Lifelines 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, January 3 10:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone

Said Mesa, “The number one question I get is, ‘How can I get a work permit?’ I can guarantee you if I start asking around right now, ‘Do you want a work permit? Or do you want to stay in the country with

permanent residency?’ they wouldn’t care about permanent residency.

They just want a work visa. That’s it.”

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Walter Cerf Community Fund supports Addison County organizations MIDDLEBURY — The Walter Cerf Community Fund, a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, this fall announced 2016 grant awards totaling $111,060 to 29 organizations.

Since 2001, the fund has made grants to organizations located in Addison County or Brandon, or that have a statewide reach and make a unique contribution to Vermont.

Priority interests are the arts, education, historic preservation and social services, reflecting the pattern of giving established by Cerf.

Walter Cerf was a philosophy professor who arrived in the United States in 1937 as a refugee from Nazi Germany. In the years following World War II, he traveled back to Europe and fostered an interest in historic preservation as he traveled — collecting art, antiques, and even some pieces of the 18th century furniture his family was forced to leave behind when they fled Germany. In his later years, Cerf made Leicester, Vt., his home, giving more than $10 million to organizations and projects in Vermont before dying in 2001.

Each year the Walter Cerf Community Fund awards one grant up to $25,000. This year, the Town of Panton received $25,000 to help repair and remount the iconic cupola

of Panton’s town hall — aligning with Cerf’s love and appreciation of historic buildings.

2016 grant awards in Addison County went to the following:

• Addison County Community Trust (ACCT) received $2,000 to support a community engagement initiative with both ACCT tenants and the community at large.

• Bixby Memorial Free Library received $4,000 to support digitizing historical documents in the Bixby Library History Room Collection.

• Brandon Senior Citizens Center received $2,500 to support the replacement of the center’s aging kitchen linoleum floor.

• Bristol Village Cohousing received $3,000 to support a program that aims to create two permanently affordable units in Bristol Village Cohousing.

• Elderly Services received $5,000 to support three part-time RNs providing care to 150 elders weekly at an adult day care center.

• Everybody Wins! Vermont received $3,000 to support recruiting and training of volunteer adult oneon-one reading mentors in Brandon, Bridport and Middlebury.

• Flynn Center for the Performing Arts received $3,000 to support subsidized tickets for low-income

students from Addison County to attend 2016-2017 Student Matinees.

• Fort Ticonderoga Association received $2,860 to bring educators into classrooms in Addison County to teach students about the life of a soldier during the American Revolution through hands-on activities.

• Governor’s Institutes of Vermont received $2,000 to support scholarships for Addison County high school students attending Governor’s Institutes as they pursue accelerated study in their academic or artistic fields of interest.

• Homeward Bound received $1,000 to support a program that purchases and delivers food for the pets of home-bound seniors who receive Meals on Wheels.

• HOPE received $3,000 to support a project bringing Addison County growers together with volunteers, HOPE clients, and philanthropists to salvage usable produce and distribute it via HOPE’s food shelf.

• Hospice Volunteer Services received $5,000 to support its 2016 operating budget.

• Mary Johnson Children’s Center received $3,000 to support a program that provides summer meals, social support and activities for youth in underserved and remote locations in

Addison County.

• Middlebury Community Music Center received $1,000 to support a new initiative to bring high quality music education to local afterschool programs.

• Mount Abraham Union High School received $1,000 to support the construction of a roof on the high school’s compost facility.

• Opera Company of Middlebury received $3,000 to support a familyfriendly performance of Mozart’s masterpiece “The Magic Flute” for school children.

• Planned Parenthood of Northern New England received $3,000 to help the Middlebury health center provide high quality reproductive health care and education to underserved women, men, and teens in Addison County.

• Preservation Trust of Vermont received $5,000 to support their seed grant program that helps community efforts to save and use historic buildings.

• ReSOURCE received $1,000 to support a program that aims to help those experiencing poverty while providing training opportunities and offering items and services for sale to a wider audience at a reasonable cost.

• Salisbury Congregational Church received $5,000 to support the completion of a four-year project to

conserve the church building.

• The Town of Panton Town Hall Restoration Committee received $25,000 to support the restoration of the iconic and historic cupola of Panton’s town hall.

• Town Hall Theater received $4,000 to support the expansion of its Shakespeare: It’s Elementary! literacy project to Salisbury, Sudbury and Whiting schools.

• Vermont Historical Society received $2,500 to support the annual meeting of the League of Local Historical Societies and Museums.

• Vermont Humanities Council received $2,500 to support the Never Too Early program, which educates childcare providers and other early care and education professionals, as well as parents and guardians who are in need of early literacy training.

The Walter Cerf Community Fund is also currently funding the following organizations with multi-year grants:

Addison County Readers, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont, Charter House Coalition, Open Door Clinic, Foxcroft Farm Harvest Program. John Graham Shelter, Leicester Central School, Mary Johnson Children’s Center, Middlebury Studio School, Otter Creek Child Center and Rokeby Museum.

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ADULT ALL- RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Fridays, 3-4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www.turningpointaddisonvt.org.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP - For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, confidential and free. At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. 7:308:30 PM Friday evenings.

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AL-ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking.

Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers welcome. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15-8:15 pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sunday, Discussion Meeting 4:00-5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00-7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:0010:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church.

Discussion Meeting 10:0011:00 AM. Beginners’ Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Monday, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:008:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:002:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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experience with addiction to support its visitors. They are looking to train new group facilitators to lead small, intimate support meetings. Group facilitation options include, but are not limited to: All-Recovery, Friends & Family All-Recovery, Youth Support and SMART Recovery. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact RSVP at 388-7044.

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BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al-Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs).

Anonymous and confidential, we share our experience, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

Tessa Collins, of Salisbury, supports the

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community in many ways. She is a volunteer and trained advocate for Women Safe, has helped with the Addison County Summer Lunch Program and took part in the United Way of Addison County’s Day of Caring in September. Tessa’s day to day work involves supporting adults and helping them reach their individual goals through the Counseling Service of Addison County. She co-teaches a wellness group and is part of a team who organizes activities for an independent living group. When asked what Tessa appreciates most about her work and service she describes, “I enjoy helping the community and making a difference in people’s lives whether it is big or small. It’s a very rewarding experience.” Thank you for your many contributions, Tessa!

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at the Congregational Church, New Haven Village Green.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Discussion Meeting 8:00-9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM, at the Congregational Church, Water St.

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MAKING RECOVERY EASIER (MRE). Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd).

This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12-Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12-Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/ her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12-Step Programs.

OA (OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS) MEETS on Thursdays at 6 PM. Located at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Mondays, 6 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

NEW SUPPORT GROUP Grief Anonymous Meeting every Thursday @ 6:30 pm at Grace Baptist Church 52 Merchants Row, Middelbury, Vt. First Meeting Thursday, December 1st, 2016

OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required. For info call 802388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www.turningpointaddisonvt.org.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at the Mountain Health Center in Bristol. For info call APDA at 888-763-3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

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Services CONSTRUCTION: ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802-989-0009.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/commercial, pressure washing. 20 years’ experience. Best prices. References. 802-989-5803.

Work Wanted RETIRED DAD WITH good pickup and car looking for light delivery jobs, errands and rides anywhere local.

Call for details, 802-4534235.

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BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802-388-1156.

ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802-989-5803.

CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS CURRENTLY looking for a team player with accounting and Quickbooks experience to fill the position of office and accounting manager with immediate effect.

Please contact hr@champlainorchards.com to apply.

MR. MIKE’S COMMERCIAL Cleaning Service has openings for part to full time.

Must have reliable transportation, be flexible and reliable. Available to work nights a must, and need to pass background check. Self motivated, able to work independently. E-mail resume to: info@mrmikescleaningservicevt.com. Application also available online at: www. mrmikescleaningservicevt. com. No phone calls please.

We encourage all to apply.

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C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plastering.

Also tile. Call Joe 802-2345545 or Justin 802-2342190.

PARTY RENTALS; CHINA, flatware, glassware, linens.

Delivery available. 802-3884831.

Help Wanted

MECHANIC/ EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/ REPAIR SPECIALIST – MIDDLEBURY

The essential responsibilities include diagnosing, adjustment, repair and maintenance of trucks, front end loaders, trailers and excavators. Performs carraraand preventative maintenance of inspections 7 vehicles2&x equipment.

Tunes, adjusts and regulates equipment engines, valves, pumps, carburetors and other mechanical components with variable settings.

This position requires a working knowledge of: • • • • • •

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Paint and body work Electrical systems (12 volt & 24 volt) Keeping work environment clean Gas & diesel vehicles & equipment Hydraulics Air brake systems

Educational and/or experience requirements are: Certificate from college or technical school preferred.

Within the last 10 years, 5 years of experience and/or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance shop or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Our competitive benefit package includes Health Insurance/Paid Vacation/401(k) and Profit Sharing Retirement Plan/ STD/Life Insurance.

Please email your resume to: lynn@carraraconcrete.com Attn: Lynn/ HR or fax to 802-775-1048 or complete an application at 2464 Case Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 EEO

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802-558-6092.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Cornwall, 8 miles from the college. $925/month. Heat, snow removal and lawn care included. Garden space available. First, last, security and references required.

Call 802-462-3624.

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281 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now, medium size 2 bedroom apartment. $900 per month.

Laundry hookups, large enclosed porch & full bath.

Heat and hot water included.

Call 802-862-7467.

BRANDON HOUSE FOR RENT. 1880’s farmhouse, 3 BR, 2 full baths. Large rooms, extra storage, w/d hookup, pets negotiable.

References and security deposit required. Available now. $1,200/month+ utilities.

Call 781-259-0229.

BRANDON CHARMING LARGE 1 BEDROOM apartment. $840, heat included.

802-352-4700 or visit zillow. com.

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BRIDPORT 2 BEDROOM mobile home. Quiet road. $900 month, includes heat and electric. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, credit check, 1 year lease. 802758-2369.

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B R I S T O L R E N TA L S W O O D L A N D A PA R TMENTS included: heat, water, trash pickup, parking, snow removal, mowing, range, refrigerator and dishwasher. We fix things.

Efficiency $560. 1 bedroom $755. Located on Woodland Drive. Coin washer and dryer in each building. Pets negotiable. No smoking. susan_bowen@comcast.net 802-662-3136.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addison. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weathertight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease.

The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high.

For more info: 802-363-3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

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BRISTOL 3 BEDROOM utilities, trash, snow plow, lawn care, parking and storage space included. Available now. $1,125/mo. 802-4532566.

BRISTOL APARTMENT, 1 LARGE BEDROOM, with bonus room and 1 bath. Efficient gas heat. Excellent condition. Wi-Fi, water & sewer included. No pets.

No smoking. $735 month.

Contact Tom at Wallace Realty 802-453-4670 or Tom@ WallaceRE.com.

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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT heat, hot water, snow and lawn care included. Basement. Garage.

802-453-2566.

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ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE We are seeking people with winning personalities maple fields shoreham

and great attitudes to join our team.

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LAKE DUNMORE: COZY 2 bedroom lakefront winterized cottage. Available January to June, shorter periods.

Gas heat, comfortably furnished, carpeted. Plowing, trash collection, recycling, wifi, satellite TV included.

12 minutes to Middlebury or Brandon. 802-352-4236; karen@northcovecottages. com.

THE ADDISON COUNTY Community Trust is updating the waiting lists for the Smallest City Apartments located in Vergennes, Vermont. Apartments include one, two and three bedroom units. Rents are $820, $928, $1,061, respectively; Rental Assistance is available. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. For more information, please call 802-877-3749. TDD 771.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

MIDDLEBURY ROOM FOR RENT. Kitchen privileges.

Available now. First and deposit. $550/month. Located near Hannaford Supermarket. 802-388-1912.

NEW HAVEN, QUIET 1 bedroom, furnished, basement apartment. $650/month plus deposit. No smoking, no pets. 802-453-3183.

NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment.

Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/ month plus utilities. 802236-2040.

OFFICE SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY. Court Street/ Creek Road, 2nd floor. Utilities included. 280 square feet. Contact Eric at 802388-6054.

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Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling.

Must be willing to work some nights & weekends.

Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

Apply in person or pick up an application at: Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center

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The Addison Independent is looking for a substitute driver addy indy driver to cover Monday & Thursday deliveries for our St. Albans to Middlebury route (8 hrs. per delivery day) at least through the second 3week x 4 in January, then on an “as-needed” basis. Requirements are: valid driver’s license, high school diploma or equivalent, able to lift bundles of newspapers and customer service skills. Must be dependable, with a clean driving record, and able to drive our company van.

Compensation includes a free print & online subscription and free placement of your classified line ads in our paper.

Please email resume to lisar@addisonindependent.com.

For further info, call 388-4944, M-F 8am-5pm.

OFFICE SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY. Court Street/ Creek Road, 2nd floor. Utilities included. 400 square feet. Contact Eric at 802388-6054.

PA N TO N : S PA C I O U S HOME with lovely mountain views shared with an active woman in her 80s. Seeking a female house-mate, offering reduced rent in exchange for light snow shoveling, help w/ gardening and errands.

Shared bath/kitchen. No pets/smoking. 802-863-5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO.

THE ADDISON COUNTY Community Trust is updating the waiting lists for the Smallest City Apartments located in Vergennes, Vermont. Apartments include one and two bedroom units.

Rents are $775 and $880, respectively, all utilities included; rental assistance may be available. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. For more information, please call 802877-3749. TDD 771. Equal Housing Opportunity.

TWO BEDROOM TRAILER in Ripton. $500 a month, plus utilities. For more information call 802-388-2353.

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BUILDING LOT, DAISY LANE, East Middlebury.

Town water, underground telephone, cable and electric service. Good perking soil. Regular septic. Site approved for 4 bedroom home.

Jack Brown, 802-388-2502 or 802-388-7350. Email: brownnov@together.net.

VOLVO V70 FOR SALE ‘98 pewter, stick shift, 160,800 miles. Meticulously maintained, recent improvements; brake lines, 2015: new battery, exhaust system.

2016: rack and pinion. All records on file. Below retail $1,800. Separately: four new tires P185/65HR15 BRS Ecopia EP422 86H 65K on rims $350, Thule bike rack $75, Thule roof rack $50.

802-388-0551.

FOR SALE: 3 BEDROOM home on one acre. Quiet street in Mineville, NY. Thirty minute drive to Middlebury. $75,000. Owner financing with cash down or most anything in trade. 518-569-0956.

Att. Farmers VERGENNES 2 BEDROOM HOME with den and offstreet parking on quiet, one-way street across from elementary school, city pool, tennis and basketball courts.

Easy walk to high school. $1,350/month. Heat and water included. Credit and background check, security deposit and lease required.

Available January 1st. 802989-0959.

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LOCAL FEED: NON-GMO verified oilseed meal available in bulk totes from our Middlebury mill. Protein rich, plant-based, no chemicals, no soy. Also available; highfat finishing feed in smaller quantities. Full Sun Co: 802989-7011.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462-2755, John Whitney.

TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices. 802-388-7300.

For Rent

Storage Space 1500 Sq foot of cold storage space in Bristol Two over head doors.

Can be divided into two smaller areas.

CALL 802-363-5619

Trucks

2001 DODGE 1/2 TON pickup with 4-way Fisher plow. Excellent condition, clean, 119,000 miles. New tires. $5,600. Call Mike 802388-2528.

Wanted

MILLWRIGHT EXPERIENCE or comparable wanted to oversee the expansion of our production facility in Middlebury. Full time, short term, starting January. Full Sun Company; 802-9897011.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit www. bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802-272-7527. Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

VT COLLECTOR WILL PAY cash for old wood bird carvings, goose, duck and shorebird decoys. 802-238-1465.

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Porter (Continued from Page 1) voted unanimously to sign a nonbinding “letter of intent” to formally negotiate terms under which Porter would join UVMHN as an affiliate.

It’s an association that would net PMC financial stability, a more diverse cadre of health care services for local patients, and two major capital improvements: A new, onsite medical office building to house Porter-affiliated practices, and replacement of Porter’s Meditech electronic medical records system with a more modern and efficient EPIC system.

The University of Vermont Health Network already includes the University of Vermont Medical Center (formerly known as Fletcher Allen Health Care), Alice Hyde Medical Center of Malone, N.Y., Central Vermont Medical Center of Berlin, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital of Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Elizabethtown (N.Y.) Community Hospital. It boasted a combined staffing in 2015 of 1,188 physicians, 2,783 Registered Nurses, and a total of 7,995 employees.

Porter’s Steering and Legacy committees have been meeting, and will continue to do so, on a regular basis to oversee the possible affiliation. Officials have been reviewing a proposed membership agreement of about 20 pages that defines, in legal terms, Porter’s future potential relationship with UVMHN. “We are almost done with this step,” Kniffin said, describing a smooth negotiations process with UVMHN. “Both sides see benefit to affiliation, both sides recognize the need to proceed thoughtfully, but both sides want to move the process forward,” he added. “It is much easier to negotiate a deal that both sides view as beneficial, than if it is a deal that benefits only one party.”

Still, both parties have more than 1,000 pages of documents to review before all is said and done, including meeting minutes, financials,

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“The documents have been exchanged and review is in process,” Kniffin said. “The completion date is mid-January.”

Meanwhile, the PMC board’s Governance Committee is reviewing the corporate bylaw revisions that would be needed for Porter to consummate its new relationship with UVMHN. Porter and UVMHN officials are also carefully mapping out the proposed medical office building and electronic medical records upgrade.

“These are two big pieces of the affiliation deal,” Kniffin said, noting the new building is expected to cost $30 million to $40 million. An architect is currently working with hospital officials to map out the new building concept.

“We will probably not determine exactly who or what goes in the building by January, but we will determine feasibility, size and cost,” Kniffin said. “These must be defined and agreed upon prior to affiliation.”

UVM Health Network officials are planning a system-wide electronic medical records upgrade estimated at around $153 million, and the PMCrelated portion of that undertaking is being placed at $10 million to $15 million, according to Kniffin.

“UVMHN and PMC are going to need to agree on a basic timeline for EPIC installation prior to affiliation,”

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Kniffin stressed. “We need to agree on the timeline and communicate clearly so we all share common expectations. We expect this work to be completed in January.”

Porter will need to implement some “branding” changes to its logos, signs, employee name tags, uniforms and stationery, if affiliation gets a final OK. “Yes, there will likely be less blue and more green in our future,” Kniffin said of the new color scheme PMC would have to adopt to become compatible with UVMHN. “Work is under way examining how to best combine the UVMHN and Porter brands.”

For example, the new Porter sign might read, “The University of Vermont Health Network, Porter Hospital.

“There is a certain panache to being part of the University of Vermont Health Network,” Porter spokesman Ron Hallman said. “That is supported through co-branding.”

Kniffin and UVMHN President John Brumsted will lead a community discussion about the affiliation process on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m., at Middlebury College’s Kirk Alumni Center. The public is invited.

All of the January groundwork is expected to place PMC and UVMHN leaders in a position to take a final vote on affiliation “by March or April,” according to Kniffin.

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Trash and compost (Continued from Page 1) Bristol closed its landfill and began sending its trash to the district transfer station.

“Part of the increase in expenses is that more tonnage is coming through, in part due to the town of Bristol joining the district,” ACSWMD Manager Teresa Kuczynski said.

Salisbury is likely to follow suit with Bristol in the near future.

The local selectboard is preparing to close the community’s unlined landfill in the aftermath of a nonbinding referendum last March that saw local residents vote 229 to 98 to shut down the facility. Salisbury already has in hand the estimated $600,000 it will take to close the landfill, and an additional $200,000 for post-closure monitoring.

Another town vote will be required for Salisbury to proceed with

closing the landfill and joining the ACSWMD. “When they are ready to close their landfill, we’ll be ready to entertain their membership,” a Kuczynski said.

It should be noted that while the ACSWMD transfer station tipping fee will remain the same, the district board OK’d some rates increases in individual categories of waste and recyclables that county residents

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and haulers can leave at the Route such material will be banned from 7 South facility. The increases for the landfill, Kuczynski noted. But it’s clear a lot of area households 2017 include: • A new rate of $10 for loads of are already off to a good recycling leaf and yard debris in excess of start in advance of 2020. Two-thirds three cubic yards. The current rate of the more than 1,500 people who responded to an ACSWMD survey is $1 per load.

• $2.25 for each passenger tire, last June confirmed they already up from $2. And it will cost residents divert at least some of their food $8 for each truck tire they leave at scraps.

Meanwhile, district officials are the transfer station (up from the current $6); $50 for each off-road reaching out to area businesses and tire (up from the current $20); and institutions — such as schools and 8 cents per pound for “extra-large” various health care organizations tires, up from the current rate of 6 — that will be affected by the cents per pound. impending food • Motor oil scrap disposal disposal will still be “One of the changes, according to free for residents, services we’ll Kuczynski. but there will be a offer is to do Middlebury charge of 30 cents per College has a plan free waste gallon for business and facilities to deal audits and help with its food waste customers.

• It will cost establish food on-site. businesses $60 per waste collection Vermont Natural 55-gallon drum of Ag Products of used oil filters they at businesses, Middlebury will are seeking to unload, and help provide become a major ally up from the current the food scrap in the district’s food $45 per 55-gallon collection waste composting drum. efforts, Kuczynski • Fluorescent light buckets at noted.

(HID lamps only) no charge to “We have a public will cost $1 per bulb businesses.” outreach coordinator to leave at the transfer … who is assessing — ACSWMD Manager station. That service the amount of food Teresa Kuczynski is currently provided scraps businesses are for free. generating, because • Beginning next year, businesses businesses don’t always know subject to the 2017 provisions of how much they are generating,” Act 148 will pay $1.25 per container Kuczynski said. “One of the (up to 5 gallons) of food waste, and services we’ll offer is to do free $15 per 48-gallon “toter” container. waste audits and help establish food These increases, Kuczynski waste collection at these businesses, explained, reflect changes in the and help provide the food scrap waste/recyclables markets and the collection buckets at no charge to more realistic handling costs at the businesses.” transfer station.

The district recently welcomed The 2017 budget will also put an AmeriCorps worker — Carly the ACSWMD in a better position Wright — to specifically educate to help residents and businesses schools about how they can comply prepare for looming, big changes in with the upcoming food waste the state’s waste disposal rules. management deadlines.

According to Vermont’s universal The district’s new public outreach recycling law (Act 148), July 1, coordinator, Jaclyn Hochreiter, is 2017, is the date on which: specifically helping businesses in • Transfer stations and haulers their transition. must accept food scraps.

“We are going to offer compost • Haulers must offer food scrap demonstrations for homeowners collection. and reaching out to community • Food scrap generators of 18 gardens to assist them,” Kuczynski tons per year (or one-third of a ton said. “The big challenge will be per week) must segregate the food how to prepare for receiving big scraps from other waste and divert increases in small business and it to any certified facility within residential food scraps.”

20 miles. Groups affected by the The ACSWMD board held a new rules can also create on-site public hearing on the proposed compositing for their food scraps, 2017 budget on Nov. 17 and then district officials said. unanimously approved the spending Act 146 does not call upon plan with no changes. residents to start separating out their Reporter John Flowers is at food waste until July 1, 2020, when johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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