MONDAY EDITION
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Vol. 28 No. 31
Middlebury, Vermont
Monday, November 7, 2016
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Change to forest rules generates discussion
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• Election Day will finally arrive on Tuesday. See who’s on the ballot in our story on Page 2, check out candidate Q&As on addisonindependent. com, and cast your ballot.
Locals differ on how to promote water quality By GAEN MURPHREE ADDISON COUNTY — Although only about half of Addison County is forested, its mountains and the green forests that give them their name hold an even an larger place in many residents’ hearts. Small wonder then, that even though Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Forester Gary Sabourin described revised logging Acceptable Management Practices designed to protect Lake Champlain water quality as “tweaks” and “clarifications” (see related story), local responses were impassioned. Bill Sayre, co-owner of Bristol’s A. Johnson Company, pointed to what he called the industry’s strong commitment to water quality over the near 30 years that AMPs have been in effect. “We felt in general they (AMPs) were working well, and they were working better every year. You have a strong commitment from the industry to finding ways to harvest the forest and manage the land and at the same time protect water quality,” said (See Logging, Page 22)
Ferrisburgh man killed in crash
• A 22-year-old in a small car was hit by a tractor-trailer on Route 7 in Charlotte. See story on Page 2.
Football squads play in semis
• The Tigers were at Hartford in D-I, and in D-III OV visited Woodstock as both sought finals berths. See Page 16.
Audubon to laud Ripton’s Warren King Rock on film is wrapping up
• The Academy Awardwinning film “Woodstock” will screen at THT this week. See Arts Beat on Page 10.
WORKERS install new flooring in the Mount Abraham Union High School gymnasium last Friday morning. The flooring project faced a setback last week and now won’t be completed until early December.
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Gym floor setback hits Mt. Abe Teachers, officials scramble
By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — Mount Abraham Union High School Athletic Director Devin Wendl summed up in a Thursday email the latest news about the school’s gym floor project: “OUCH.” On Wednesday afternoon, the contracting firm installing the new floor and fixing the water leaks that ruined
the old gym flooring informed Mount Abe administrators that the company had to send workers to deal with an emergency at the University of New Hampshire. Earlier last week, the company had told Wendl the project would be done on Nov. 25. Suddenly the target date was Dec. 12 — after the start of the winter basketball season and long after practices are set to begin on Nov. 28. “Originally it sounds like we basically had a second (See Gym floor, Page 15)
By JOHN FLOWERS RIPTON — Longtime Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) member Warren King helped establish the group’s “Silver Feather Award” in 1995, bestowed each year to a county resident exhibiting “notable devotion, dedication, and untiring effort on behalf of the preservation and appreciation of the birds, other wildlife and natural communities of Addison County.” King has fit that definition to a ‘T,’ but has been more than content to see the Silver Feather wing its way to such local environmental luminaries as Steve Parren, director of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Depart(See Silver Feather, Page 14)
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Exercise your rights; vote on Election Day ADDISON COUNTY — Finally! Addison-3 Four candidates are in the running Election Day arrives on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Vermonters will head to their for the two House seats representing polling places — most open at 7 a.m. Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham. and all of them close at 7 p.m. Two are incumbents —Reps. DiFor the first time, voting in Middlebury will time take place at the ane Lanpher, D-Vergennes, and Rep. town’s new recreation facility on Warren Van Wyck, R-Ferrisburgh. They are facing opposition this year Creek Road. Addison County poll watchers said from Republican Monique Thurston early voting was very strong over the and Democrat Fritz Langrock, both past few weeks, which is no surprise of Ferrisburgh. Addison-4 given the presiFour hopefuls dential election are competing for and competitive two seats repreraces for some senting the district statewide offices, that encompasses most local House Learn about who is Bristol, Lincoln, seats and Addirunning for office. Monkton and son County’s two Starksboro. They Senate seats. Nineteen Addison include incumIn Bristol, County candidates bent Reps. Dave New Haven, for the Vermont Sharpe, D-Bristol Starksboro, Lincoln and Monk- Statehouse are featured and Fred Baser, in a series of Q&As on R-Bristol, along ton voters will with challengers cast ballots on a addisonindependent. measure that, if com under the headline Mari Cordes — a Lincoln Progresapproved, would “Meet Your 2016 sive and Demounify goverCandidates.” Check it crat — and Monknance among out before you vote. ton Republican the six schools Valerie Mullin. in the Addison Addison-5 Northeast school Incumbent Rep. Harvey Smith, district. The move has been hotly R-New Haven, is being challenged debated. What follows is a complete run- this year by Democrat Taborri Bruhl, down of the local House, Senate and also of New Haven, for the seat repcounty races that will be in play this resenting Bridport, New Haven and Weybridge. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Addison-Rutland Addison-1 Incumbent Rep. Alyson Eastman, Two Democrats and one Progressive candidate are in the running for I-Orwell, is again unopposed in her the two House seats representing run for the seat that represents Benson, Orwell, Shoreham and Whiting. Middlebury. The two Democrats are Rep. Amy State Senate The race for the two state Senate Sheldon, and Addison County Economic Development Corp. (ACEDC) seats representing Addison County, Huntington and Buel’s Gore will inExecutive Director Robin Scheu. Jill Charbonneau is running as a volve incumbent Democratic Sens. Claire Ayer of Addison and Chris Progressive. Bray of New Haven, along with ReAddison-2 Cornwall Democrat Peter Con- publican challengers Peter Briggs of lon is the lone taker for the House Addison and Lynn Dike of Bristol. seat representing Cornwall, Gos- High bailiff Four men are seeking the position hen, Hancock, Leicester, Ripton and of high bailiff, an elected county ofSalisbury.
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Taborri’s main priorities • Strengthen our economy • Support farmers and small businesses • Protect the environment • Improve educational access • Get money out of politics
DO YOU REMEMBER Voting Day 2004? Brent Crum votes with his daughter, Emma, in Middlebury.
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ficer. In the running are incumbent Republican Charles Clark Jr. of Middlebury, Democrat Ron Holmes of Middlebury, and independents Bruce Nason of Bristol and Mark Stacey of Leicester. Statewide races have also garnered much attention. They are: Governor Incumbent Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, a Berlin Republican, and former Vermont Agency of Transportation Secretary Sue Minter, a Waterbury Democrat, are vying for the post soon to be vacated by Gov. Peter Shumlin, who is not running for re-election. U.S. Senator Incumbent Democrat Patrick Leahy
CHARLOTTE — A two-vehicle crash on Route 7 early on Thursday morning claimed the life of Andrew Godaire, 22, of Ferrisburgh. According to Vermont State Police, Godaire’s southbound 2015
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Hyundai Sonata collided head-on with a northbound 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer truck, killing Godaire and totaling both vehicles. The driver of the Freightliner, 50-year-old José Nuñez of Cazeno-
via, N.Y., was uninjured. According to a press release from VSP’s Williston barracks, Nuñez had no alcohol in his system. The accident occurred near (See Crash, Page 3)
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cratic incumbent Jim Condos facing opposition from Liberty Union candidate Mary Alice Herbert. • State Treasurer, with incumbent Democrat Beth Pearce facing opposition from Progressive Don Schramm and Liberty Union candidate Murray Ngoima. • Auditor of Accounts, with incumbent Democrat Doug Hoffer being opposed by Republican Dan Feliciano and Liberty Union candidate Marina Brown. • Attorney General, featuring a contest between longtime Chittenden County Prosecutor T.J. Donovan (Democrat), Republican Deborah Bucknam and Liberty Union candidate Rosemarie Jackowski.
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has held his Senate seat since 1975. He faces opposition this year from Pomfret Republican Scott Milne. U.S. House Incumbent U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, a Norwich Democrat, is being challenged by Liberty Union candidate Erica Clawson. Lieutenant governor Former state Auditor, Senator and Middlebury College alum Randy Brock — a Swanton Republican — is competing with state Sen. Dave Zuckerman, a Hinesburg farmer who is on the ballot as both a Progressive and Democratic candidate. Other contests on the ballot key involve: • Secretary of State, with Demo-
Join us Thursday, November 10, starting at 6:30pm in the Library Community Room for a facilitated discussion concerning the space needs of Ilsley Library.
75 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753 (802) 388-4095 ilsleypubliclibrary.org
The purpose of this meeting is to solicit your input on potential renovations to the library’s historic building. Constructed in 1923, the building poses challenges to the library’s long-term ability to fulfill its public mission. The Ilsley Trustees and the Library Building Committee have been exploring this issue for two years, and the time is now right to reach out to the public. The meeting is designed to gather ideas and allow community members to help prioritize issues and opportunities, not to present designs. This meeting is unique and critically important, because it will enable you to advise Ilsley and its architects (Gossens-Bachman, a Montpelier-based firm) before any design work begins.
New Haven Town Plan progresses The New Haven Planning Commission created an updated town plan this summer and the selectboard held its first hearing on the document Oct. 25. As required by state statute, this hearing focused on public response to the final draft of the plan as completed by the Planning Commission. At that meeting, the selectboard also provided handouts that summarized where the selectboard, together with town attorney Cindy Hill, has been focusing its revisions. “I think the planning commission did a good job with the information that they had available to them as far as energy siting and all of that, and that’s where their focus was,” Barrett said. “Our focus is to overhaul the entire plan to include things that were not in there that needed to be and to
Found remains ID’d as Korean woman MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police have released the name of the woman whose human remains were found in woods off Route 7 in Middlebury on Oct. 21. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Vermont identified the remains as those of Sun Mi Shin, a 28-year-old Korean woman from Fairfax, Va. Middlebury police were alerted at 11:43 a.m. that day, and spent the next several days scouring the area for clues as to the identity of the remains and how they came to be there. The Middlebury Police Department Crime Scene Unit was
joined on the scene by the Vermont State Police Crime Scene Team, Addison County Sheriff’s Department deputies, an assistant state’s attorney and the assistant medical examiner. Police are still investigating the cause, manner and date of Shin’s death. Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley said there is no indication that she was subjected to or involved in any unlawful activity leading up to her death. The investigation is proceeding into reconstructing her activities from Virginia to Vermont in an effort to determine cause and manner of death.
try to meet the standards that are required for energy siting.” In order to be on the March 7, 2017, Town Meeting Day ballot, the plan must be completed and warned by the latter part of January. Barrett reported that at the Oct. 22 work session the selectboard was able to finalize content and language on several sections, including those concerned with: • Town objectives, policies and programs. • The village center. • Roads and transportation. • Town demographics. Barrett said that the group gave particular attention to the section of the town plan that addresses preserving rare and irreplaceable natural areas and scenic and historic features.
Crash
(Continued from Page 2) Route 7’s intersection with Crosswind Drive, about two-thirds of a mile south of the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. VSP, Shelburne police, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, the Charlotte Fire Department and Charlotte Emergency Medical Services responded at about 1:30 a.m. Authorities closed Route 7 until 10:20 a.m. in the accident’s aftermath. The crash is under investigation. VSP is asking any witnesses to call 802-878-7111.
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THREE-YEAR-OLD ROWAN RHEAUME, son of Stacey and Ricky Rheaume gets a view from the seat of a real fire truck with Vergennes firefighter Annie Conright at the Trunk or Treat Halloween event at American Legion Post 14 in Vergennes on Oct. 31. Little Rowan said he had a great time seeing the fire truck and the firefighters.
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By GAEN MURPHREE NEW HAVEN — With its town plan expired as of this past March, the New Haven selectboard has stepped on the gas to get revisions completed in time to put a revised plan before voters on Town Meeting Day 2017. The selectboard held a four-anda-half hour work session on Oct. 22, said selectboard Chair Kathy Barrett, and hopes to OK a draft at its next meeting and hold a public hearing in early December. “The work session went very well,” Barrett said. “We did have one member of the public come and that was wonderful. There was great input. I think we accomplished a lot, and we look forward to getting our version of the town plan before the public.”
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Editorial
Vote for Hillary’s capability; vote against the demagogue In the race for president of the United States, the choice should not be close. Hillary Clinton’s positions on the major issues are rational, well conceived and on-target. She has experience in Congress serving as a U.S. senator and her years as Secretary of State have equipped her with the knowledge and experience to handle foreign affairs in a firm but steady manner. And, as a former First Lady who lived in the White House for eight years, she understands the demands of the presidency better than almost any other. As many have said, she may be one of the most qualified candidates for president in U.S. history, and certainly in modern times. No doubt many Americans have bought into the right-wing media’s 25-year campaign to sully her reputation, almost all of which is built on half-truths, innuendo and lies, while others simply don’t like her personality. And, true, she has her faults and is no Bernie Sanders, who could have, by comparison, rallied Democrats to their core values and brought hope and inspiration to a new generation of Americans. But a vote for Hillary Clinton is at the very least a vote for a highly qualified candidate whose policies would help the lower and middleclass, provide a steady hand on foreign affairs, address the ills of climate change, reduce student debt, make housing more affordable and address the obscene accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few mega-billionaires and within the board rooms of a few dozen select businesses. That, at least, represents some hope. Republican Donald Trump, on the other hand, has no relevant qualifications for the job. Not only has he never had elected office of any kind (most likely not even of a neighborhood committee), he is ignorant of the governmental process. Time and again he demonstrates that he is unaware of how congress and government work. His comments also demonstrate he has no knowledge of, or respect for, the laws of the land. And his policy statements are based on sound bytes for political impact, not on any prescribed plan that would solve the nation’s problems. Even worse is Trump’s flawed character and lack of personal morals. He is a habitual liar. Indeed, his entire campaign has been based on telling one lie after another to demean his opponents, then deny he said what he said, and then suggest that the lie may still be true because other people are still saying it. Even when his lies are disproved, he has trouble admitting the truth and then refutes his role in the defamation. The pattern is well known by now after having demeaned and slandered 16 other Republican nominees to win the party’s nomination, while offending huge Republican constituencies in the process. Worse, yet, he is racist, misogynistic, and a demagogue. Specifically, he uses racist arguments and comments to pit Americans against each other while cementing his support among the most extreme believers; a sexist pig, in the parlance of the 1970s, he has little respect for women’s professional abilities and it is obvious to most Americans that he views women (the slim, good(Continued on Page 5, see Editorial)
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Letters to the Editor Sharpe questioned about taxation votes; he responds In watching this election cycle I have three questions for Rep. David Sharpe that have not been answered. Question One is simple. Are you a YES or a NO vote on any type of Carbon Tax? Question Two is a bit more complex. Why did you vote yes on every tax and fee increase put before you in 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions? In case you forgot, allow me to refresh your memory. In 2015 you voted yes for $16 million in property tax increases in bill H.361.
Next came a Yes vote on a Ways & Means Committee Amendment to create $12 million in new taxes on candy, sweetened beverages and vending machines. This, of course, could not be out done by your yes vote for $33.2 million, bill H.489, Income Tax Increase. By my basic math skills this amounts to $61.20 million in tax increases for 2015. In 2016 you voted yes on bill H.873 which created $37 million in new miscellaneous taxes too numerous to even list. I will let the readers wait till they file their 2016 tax returns to discover if they affect
them. Why spoil the fun of a few new surprises for 2017. One of my favorites — in 2016 you voted Yes on Bill H.877 creating a price hike of $11 million in motor vehicles fee increases. Another Yes vote by you increased property taxes across the state by $7.9 million found in Bill H.853. Finally in 2016 your Yes vote on Bill 8.872 that resulted in $24 million in various fee hikes across all state departments effecting all Vermont taxpayers and all businesses. I have to applaud you for doing (See Lathrop letter, Page 6)
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Letters to the Editor Hurricane related to climate change Hurricane Matthew was not a natural disaster. It was not inevitable, coincidental or “unfortunate.” It was a human-caused disaster, and it’s time that we own up to it. On Oct. 4, southwestern Haiti was pummeled by 125 mph winds and heavy rain that desecrated entire cities and left more than 800 dead. Countless news reports rigidly documented the death toll, the potential for cholera outbreak due to lack of clean water, and chronic infrastructure problems that reflect the inability of impoverished nations to respond effectively to natural disasters. As these tedious news reports scroll by on our newsfeeds, it’s easy to feel an instant of sadness and then promptly move on with our day. Today, I challenge you not to move on. Stare at your screen and try to imagine burying the person closest to you. Try to imagine deciding between death by dehydration and death by cholera. Try to imagine news reports describing the death of your family and the utter demolition of your house as a “natural” disaster. Is it natural that some communities should suffer more than others? Is it natural that severe weather events should have the deadliest impact on the world’s most vulnerable people? The scholarly literature has consistently shown that the frequency and intensity of severe weather events are increasing due to climate change. Anthropocentric climate change is a human invention, and thus its devastating effects must also be viewed as human-caused. By calling Hurricane Matthew a “natural” disaster, the global North masks its role as the predominant driver of climate change-induced destruction. By now you’re probably thinking, Hurricane Matthew devastated Florida and the Carolinas too. All lives matter. The death
toll in the U.S. has risen to 21, and thousands of people were left stranded in flooded buildings. These people are every bit as real as the people in Haiti: they are parents, spouses, siblings, and their pain and grief is heartbreaking. But I ask, why is the death toll in the U.S. only 3 percent of the death toll in Haiti? Poor infrastructure, one might say. Haiti is an underdeveloped nation with buildings that simply aren’t as structurally sound as those in the U.S. Or corruption, one might say. Haiti doesn’t have the political stability to have a comprehensive evacuation plan. Or one might say, the storm was just stronger when it hit Haiti. All of these things are true, but they aren’t enough. It is not enough to say that if Haiti had been more developed, it wouldn’t be reeling this much. It is not enough to point to our loved ones in Florida and say, hey, don’t forget about them, because they haven’t been forgotten. Haiti has been forgotten, and all lives will not matter until Haiti matters. In the 1700s under French colonization, thousands of people were taken from the sub-saharan African countries of Benin, Congo and Ghana, to name a few, and brought to Haiti as slaves. They did not choose Haiti. After the Haitian Revolution in the late 1700s, led by a freed slave, Haiti was viewed as a “public nuisance at [the] door” of the U.S. because American slaves might look to Haiti for inspiration of freedom. Since the Haitian Revolution, Haiti has been a political and economic pawn of the U.S., the U.S. only paying attention to Haiti when there is profit to be made. The U.S. has intervened so many times in the Haitian government that Haiti has never truly had an opportunity to govern itself. So when we say that (See Karlson letter, Page 6)
Rigged elections and voter fraud
Recent unsupported allegations er software — either hard-wired or contact with federal law enforceand sensationalized reporting are wireless. ment to identify and respond to any sowing seeds of doubt about our • It has been suggested that the threats as they arise. democratic process. This undermines memory cards (MCs) in these maI have faith in our hard-working voter confidence and calls into ques- chines could be tampered with, but city/town clerks, local elections oftion whether all voices will be heard from the time the MCs are delivered, ficials and volunteer poll workers on Nov. 8. 2-4 weeks before the election, the who conduct Vermont’s elections. As Vermont’s Secretary of State clerks are instructed to keep them We work directly with those indiand chief elections secure. As long as the viduals, providing training, supplies officer, former State MC is stored securely, it and other support. Senator, former City cannot be manipulated. They appreciate voting and cherCouncilor, and lifelong • 10-14 days before ish it as a fundamental right. They voter, I’ve been folthe election, the clerks know what it means for democracy lowing our elections complete a logic and ac- and are passionate about ensuring my entire adult life. I curacy test on the MCs. free and fair elections and careful, am frustrated by the • Vermont requires accurate results. To say that eleccareless way in which a paper ballot for our tions will be “rigged” or “hacked” these stories attack our statewide elections. or voter fraud is “very common” very democracy. They That ballot is sealed, se- ignores the facts and insults their inshow a real lack of uncured and stored for 22 tegrity. derstanding of the true months after each stateRegrettably, the more harmful efrisks. wide election. fect of casting unfounded aspersions I’d like to set the re• After each General is to rattle our confidence and precord straight. election, we randomly vent us from voting or trusting the Vermont’s elections audit several towns to in- outcome of those votes — a direct This week’s writer sure results are accurate. attack on democracy. That should will not be “rigged” is Vermont Secretary and “voter fraud” is esAnother story that concern us all, making us even more of State Jim Condos. sentially non-existent makes for great head- determined not to allow such threats here and across the lines is the risk of cyber to work. U.S. In fact, a Loyola University attacks. I’m confident in our democratic study by constitutional law professor Are we vulnerable? There is al- process and how we have secured Justin Levitt found just 31 instances ways a risk and there will always be our elections. While there will alof potential voter fraud between 2000 vulnerabilities, but the risk has been ways be vulnerabilities and risks, and 2014. According to Levitt, more overstated. There are only two con- Vermonters should know they can than 1 BILLION ballots (local, state, firmed cases of successful hacking go to the polls on Nov. 8 and cast federal) were cast in that period. in other states, and those breeches their ballots with the full expectation Vermont’s elections process is non- were of voter registration databases that their votes will be counted and partisan, transparent and decentral- having nothing to do with election their voices will be heard. ized to the town level. Any hacking results. Remember, Your Vote is Your or altering of results would require a In Vermont, we have taken many Voice! conspiracy on a massive scale. precautions to secure our systems Vermont’s voter registration deadI can assure Vermonters we have and data including a cyber risk as- line is Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Register by taken every precaution to insure our sessment, penetration test and fire- visiting your town clerk or online at elections are secure. I’m confident walls. We are on high alert and in www.olvr.sec.state.vt.us. my elections team, our IT security staff, law enforcement and local election officials will continue to protect the integrity of our electoral process. I have faith in our system, and you (Continued from Page 4) should too. Here’s why: • Vermont’s Election process is looking ones, at least) as sexual objects to conquer (and the rest need to get out decentralized — to the local lev- of his sight); his boasts of sexual assault against women is so repugnant it’s a el. Someone trying to influence or wonder he has any support among Christian Americans, or any American who change an election would have to hack into each town’s vote tabulators. understands this man for who he is. He is woefully ignorant of the complex • Our tabulators are not connected issues facing the country; he is accustomed to abusing his personal power over to each other, the internet or any oth- others because in his world everyone works for him and they’re fired if they step out of line; he has a documented history of stiffing businesses who do work for his companies, and he relies on suing others with the intent to settle for less than he owes them. Is this really the candidate who will make America great again? Hardly. He’s a 70-year-old con man with coiffed hair and a bronzed sprayon tan who knows how to entertain an audience and buffalo his critics. He is a lecherous creep who preys on women half his age because, as he says, “when you’re rich, they just let you do it.” He’s a fool on international affairs; a blowhard on how to use military might; a threat to our national economy; and he has the personality of a dangerous dictator if ever he were to gain power. There is a reason why 350 economists, from all political perspectives, recently stated that the national and world economy would be in peril if Trump were elected. There is a reason why scientists around the world fear a Trump presidency would reverse the progress made on climate change. There is a reason why many business leaders are hoping for a Clinton win because of the prolonged instability a Trump victory would cause. There is a reason why prominent newspapers around the nation that have never supported a Democrat for president, are now supporting Clinton over Trump. In each case their collective assessment is that Trump is unfit to serve as president. If the American voter rejects that collective wisdom, tears will be wept for a 220-year-old democratic experiment that failed. For if that is the collective wisdom of our people, we are a once-great nation in decline. Vote this coming Tuesday as if your future depends on it, because in this election it does.
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LNAs earn licenses MIDDLEBURY — The faculty and staff of the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Adult Education Program in Middlebury recently announced that the eight Hannaford students completed the Licensed Nurse Assistant certificate program during the fall of 2016 and were licensed by the Vermont State Board of Nursing. Students learned the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics and communication in the medical setting. Completion of this program requires that students dem-
onstrate proficiency in recognizing several life-threatening emergencies, administering CPR and using an AED, performing essential patient care procedures, and pass written and practical exams to demonstrate their knowledge and ability. The following students successfully completed the LNA program and were licensed by the state of Vermont: Arlene Atkins, Sabrina Bell, Melissa Cole, Jasmine Heath, Soleil Jean, Amber LaFountain, Rachel Sorrell and Molly Wetmore.
Karlson letter (Continued from Page 5) Haiti is “underdeveloped,” what we really mean is, France and the U.S. colonized Haiti and exploited its people for profit. When viewed through this lens, it provides a second layer of historical responsibility for Hurricane Matthew: first being the U.S.’s preeminent role in creating climate change, which leads to more frequent and intense storms, and second being U.S. imperialism that created chronic political and economic problems for Haiti, which made it highly susceptible to infrastructure loss, lack of clean water and loss of life. If this makes you angry, it should. While we were busy watching our politicians bicker about their personal lives, 800 people in Haiti perished. While ice and water were being shipped to some North Residential & Commercial
Carolina towns, the death toll from cholera in Haiti kept rising due to lack of clean water. All lives will not matter until Haiti matters. As you stare at your computer screen today, acknowledge the pain of a country and a people that were never really given a chance. Consider donating to one of the myriad organizations working around the clock to provide medical care, clean water and food to those in need. Write to your senator to tell them that we need substantive climate action now that holds the global north responsible for its historical debts. And most importantly, give dignity to Haiti’s story by holding it in your heart and saying, Haiti matters. Krista Karlson Middlebury
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Lathrop letter (Continued from Page 4) such a fine job spending our money. The 2016 total is remarkable. A whopping $79.90 million. For the last two years you have exceeded all our expectations on spending. 2015 and 2016 amount to a total of $140 million or so of new and increased fees and taxes. Question Three is fairly simple. Why on earth would you happily vote for all these increases when they so obviously hurt your five town Addison County constituents’ base. The elderly living on a fixed income; the middle class, hard working, blue collar men and women; the young families just starting out in life. To me it seems these are the folks who generally make up your Democratic voting base. Yet every time a bill was placed before you that would hurt these groups you happily shouted Yes. Why Dave why? Thank you. Jodi Lathrop Bristol Editor’s note: As we announced in the Independent a few weeks ago, we were only considering letters to the editor on the election that we could publish by the Nov. 3 edition. Part of the reason for this was that we didn’t think it would be fair to put a letter into the Nov. 7 paper — the day before the election — that put a candidate on the spot with questions but no chance to answer them before the election. We received Lathrop’s letter on Nov. 3 — after the deadline — but we wanted to get her voice in the paper if possible, so we reached out to Rep. Sharpe and asked if he wanted to reply in the same edition the letter was published. He did; here’s his reply: Thank you for giving me an opportunity to respond to the views of Ms. Lathrop regarding my legislative work. I believe that we need to raise and use tax money responsibly to ensure that our infrastructure is strong so we can build a vibrant economy and way of life here in Vermont. I am proud of my record. I won my first election because I supported equal rights for same sex Vermont couples. I was proud to cast one of the deciding votes in the override of Gov. Douglas’ veto
of the same sex marriage bill. I have served on the Local Government Committee protecting the rights of various communities in the state to set the rules of governance for their own communities. I served on the Transportation Committee where I made sure that we did as much as we could within the tax dollars available to repair bridges and roads so we could have safe roads to keep our communities connected. I served on the Ways and Means Committee where I voted to increase the gas tax so we could rebuild the deteriorated bridges in Vermont. One result of this effort was finally getting the “stop light” bridge on Route 116 rebuilt. I was a member of the Government Accountability Committee and oversaw the dramatic change in how water permits were issued so that we continued to protect our waterways and at the same time reduced the time involved for a permit to be issued so that projects could move forward without undue government bureaucracy. This effort, coupled with Transportation Secretary Minter’s innovative bridge projects, allowed the River Road Bridge to be completed in half the time and nearly half the cost compared to the traditional way we used to rebuild bridges in Vermont. I have worked as a member of the Education Committee to put systems in place that will be more efficient and effective, creating a school system that does a better job of educating our children while keeping costs within what taxpayers can afford. Our recovery from the Great Recession and Tropical Storm Irene cost taxpayers millions of dollars. This expenditure of taxpayer dollars helped our business community rebuild and thrive. Vermont has added 7,900 new businesses since 2011 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The net tax supported debt is at 2.1 percent, the thirdlowest in the country and contributes to our ability to keep a AAA+ bond rating, which only 15 other states can claim. And while retirements have reduced the workforce by 18,000 workers the job market has added 15,000 new jobs. I have voted for tax investments in our
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state and our economy, particularly in the area of renewable energy and weatherization. These tax-supported investments have helped dozens of schools reduce their carbon footprint and their use of fossil fuels, and helps support businesses such as Lathrop Wood Products with a valuable market for their products. The growth in jobs in the renewable energy business has exceeded 17,000 jobs and has helped Vermont become one of the first states to increase its median income since the recession. It is important to note that the biggest driver of the state budget as well as many business, school, and home budgets is the rapidly increasing cost of health care. It is this cost that is the biggest challenge to the health of our economy and the rate of tax increases. I believe that climate change is real and I want to preserve as much of Vermont’s agriculture in the face of new invasive species that threaten our pollinators and our valuable maple trees. So I strongly support increases in weatherization projects of our homes, businesses, and state buildings as well as production of renewable energy. I am against an 88-cent gas tax as a way to reduce consumption of fossil fuels. I have also voted to support working Vermonters by increasing the minimum wage to over $10 per hour, and to provide a pathway so every Vermont wage earner has an opportunity to earn sick days, So yes, I have voted for additional tax bills which have helped keep Vermont the best state to live, work, raise a family and retire in. How would we find money to run our state without fees and taxes? Which programs, infrastructure improvements, educational opportunities, and environmental improvements that currently benefit you would you want to do without? I take my responsibility as a state representative seriously to balance all the moving parts in running our great state for all Vermonters. I am committed to honesty, transparency, working with all Vermonters, the use of common sense, fairness, and listening to all points of view, and above all to engage in civil discourse. David Sharpe Bristol FUNERAL MEMORIAL SERVICE CREMATION PRE-PLANNING SERVICES
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Bristol officers help troopers chase car BRISTOL — Bristol police assisted Vermont State Police on Oct. 5 with a pursuit that ran from Lovers Lane onto Oak Lane. State police arrested Andrew Malzac, 23, of Bristol for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to Bristol police, and another person for violating conditions of release. According to a state police report, a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle after observing a traffic violation, but the vehicle, driven by Malzac, failed to stop when signaled to do so on Lovers Lane. The trooper reported that Malzac failed to comply when informed he was under arrest, and resisted. State police cited Malzac for attempting to elude a police officer and resisting arrest. He is due to answer the charges in court next week. In other activity Oct. 1-5, Bristol police: • Notified the town highway foreman of potential traffic hazard (a loose rivet) on Main Street on Oct. 1. • Received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Maple Street on Oct. 1. A trash hauler had backed into a parked vehicle causing damage; there were no injuries • Responded to a report of a female screaming on her porch, disturbing neighbors at 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 1. • Checked police district businesses and Mount Abraham Union High School on Oct. 2 and found all but one business secured. • Served a final stalking order to a resident of the Kountry Trailer Park on Oct. 3. • Responded to MAUHS for a reported student refusing to cooperate with staff members
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on Oct 3. An officer spoke with the student until a parent arrived and took the student home for the day. • Took fingerprints for a prospective Addison Northeast Supervisory Union employee on Oct. 3. • Conducted quarterly sex offender registry checks on Oct. 4. Police found all offenders to be in compliance. • Received a credit card on Oct. 4 that had been found by a hiker on Lincoln Road. • Responded to a district resident who reported on Oct. 4 that students were vandalizing and leaving trash on his property after school. Police notified day shift officers to conduct extra patrols in the area after school to move kids along. • Took part in an online training on the 2016 domestic violence interview-investigation techniques on Oct. 5. • Conducted a property watch on Oct. 5. Chief Kevin Gibbs attended a “Safety Day” event at Beeman Elementary School on Oct. 5. Gibbs discussed his role as police chief, police officer and as the ANeSU truancy officer. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
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Author reading in Middlebury. Monday, Nov. 7, 6-7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Children’s book author Kate Messner will be presenting to families and signing books. Messner is the author of “The Seventh Wish,” “All the Answers,” “The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.” and other books. Rosie’s is preparing a special sweet treat for those who attend.
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celebration of the work OCAS has done in the past year. Lasagna dinner $18.50 adult; $12.50 youth. Ripton resident Warren King will be presented the Silver Feather Award at 7:15 p.m., followed by a talk by Geoff LeBaron, the National Audubon society’s Christmas bird count director. Visit www.ottercredkaudubon.org for reservation information.
“Woodstock” in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Town Hall Theater’s Rock on Film series continues with “Woodstock.” Tickets $10 and may be purchased at www.townhalltheater.org or 382-9222.
TUESDAY
Pie, soup and bake sale in Lincoln. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Burnham Hall Kitchen, Lincoln. Pie, soup and bake sale to benefit the Lincoln Library. Take out containers will be available for the soup. Buy a pie early and freeze it for the holidays. Info: 453-4786. Blood drive in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Road. Red Cross blood drive in Middlebury. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Brain injury support group in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Ilsley Town Library. The Middlebury brain injury support group will discuss “How brain injury can change one’s skill sets: moving forward.” Info: 388-2720.
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Tai Chi in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:45-10:30 a.m., EastView at Middlebury. Advanced beginner Tai Chi taught by certified Tai Chi instructor Doreen Peterson. Participants should have knowledge of Tai Chi One. This class will introduce the movements of Tai Chi Two. VSO Brass Trio in Vergennes. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10:45 a.m., Vergennes Union Elementary School. Vermont Symphony Orchestera’s “Fanfare” Brass Trio will perform as part of the statewide SymphonyKids education program. VSO Brass Trio in Orwell. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m., Orwell Village School. Vermont Symphony Orchestera’s “Fanfare” Brass Trio will perform as part of the statewide SymphonyKids education program. Avante-Garde Dogs in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30-9 p.m., American Flatbread. Avante-Garde Dogs will play a benefit concert for an Ethiopia relief project. Book club in Bridport. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department conference room, Crown Point Road at Short Street. Come discuss “The Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel James Brown. The title for December is “Time and Tide,” by Edna O’Brien. All interested readers are welcome. Info: 758-2858. “Enigma” program in New Haven. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., New Haven Community Library. Tom Perera, retired professor of neuroscience, will speak about the code breaking Enigma machines of World War II. All welcome. Info: 453-4015.
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Meet the press: Peter Plagens in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 10, 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. In his talk titled “If you think painting is dead, take a look at art criticism,” Peter Plagens, painter, novelist and art critic for Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal, discusses life as an art critic and answers questions. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168. Introduction to bridge course in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30-7:45 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Free weekly bridge classes taught by Gisela Palmer. Suitable for beginners but more experienced players welcome. Classes are free and will follow Audrey Grant’s “Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction.” Seven-week session. Otter Creek Audubon annual dinner and meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Road. A
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PETER PLAGENS, PAINTER, novelist and art critic for Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal, discusses life as an art critic and answers questions from the floor on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Sponsored by Meet the Press, Middlebury College Museum of Art, Program in Creative Writing, Department of History of Art and Architecture, Johnson Enrichment Funds, Program in Studio Art, and the Director of the Arts. Free. www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168.
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Tai Chi in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 11, 9:45-10:30 a.m., EastView at Middlebury. Advanced beginner Tai Chi taught by certified Tai Chi instructor Doreen Peterson. Participants should have knowledge of Tai Chi One. This class will introduce the movements of Tai Chi Two. “World War I Remembered” poetry reading in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-noon, EastView at Middlebury. Author and poet Ed Barna will read 11 poems by Wilfred Owen, considered by many to be the foremost poet of World War I. Bake sale in Orwell. Friday, Nov. 11, 3-5 p.m., Buxton’s Store. Apple and pumpkin bake sale sponsored by the Orwell Fortnightly Club. Proceeds to benefit various community activities. Opening reception in Middlebury Friday, Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m., PhotoPlace Gallery, 3 Park Street. An opening reception for “Personal Narrative,” an international exhibition of photographs that through symbolism, metaphor and personal stories, are ultimately an exploration of self. Juried by Susan Burstine. Dancing in Weybridge. Friday, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School. Friends of Weybridge Elementary presents the opportunity to dance, visit with friends and neighbors, enjoy seasonal treats and bid on items in a silent auction. Live music by Rick Klein and David Carpenter, and caller Luke Donforth. Admission by donation. Info: 545-2113.
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Hunters/early bird breakfast in South Starksboro. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7-10 a.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse. All you can eat breakfast buffet. $9 ages 12 and over; $4 ages 5-11; under 5 free. Info: 453-4573. Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 8-10 a.m., Otter View Park parking area. Otter Creek Audubon and Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community member to help survey birds and other wildlife. Beginning birders welcome. Info: 388-1007 or 388-6019.. Green Mountain Club hike in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m., Abbey Pond, Middlebury. This is a moderately difficult hike, about 4.5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 1,160 feet. The trail ends at Abbey Pond, a quiet wilderness pond with an unobstructed view of Robert Frost Mountain. For information contact Ruth Penfield at 388-5407 or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org. Bake sale and bazaar in East Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., East Middlebury United Methodist Church, junction of Routes 126 and 116. Homemade pies, breads, doughnuts, cookies, baked beans, soups, chowders and chili. Gift ideas, crafts, Rada cutlery and more. Kids try hockey for free in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:15-10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center. Middlebury Amateur Hockey Association offers youngsters from age 4 to 9 a free experience to try youth hockey. A limited amount
of equipment is available to borrow. MAHA’s top coaches will be on the ice to assist. No previous skating or hockey experience needed. Info: www.middhockey.com. Button up day in Weybridge. Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m., Weybridge Recycling Center. The Weybridge Town Energy Committee invites residents to participate in the Button Up Day of Action to prepare for the winter season by reducing energy costs. Craft fair in Bristol. Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.3 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School. Start your holiday shopping early! The Mount Abraham Union High School craft fair and silent auction features a wide variety of crafts from wood products, clothing, specialty foods, jewelry, quilts, silk scarves, cards and artwork. Fundraiser for the Class of 2017 Project Graduation. A homemade lunch, bake sale, silent auction and raffle will also take place. DAR program at Bixby in Vergennes. Saturday, Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library. Muir Hammond presents “The Strong and Bredenberg Collections at Bixby Library: Content, Access, Preservation.” Free. Wildlife expert in Monkton. Saturday, Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m., Monkton Ridge Church. Certified Wildlife Expert Helena Nicolay will describe what you should and should not do if you find an injured animal. Learn how to keep yourself and the animal safe in order to rescue it. Info: 453-4471. Artisan fair in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. Get a head start on holiday shopping with locally crafted gifts including hand woven scarves, holiday earrings, greeting cards, holiday foods and live music. Info: 388-1220. “Puss in Boots” in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., ART Theater, Hannaford Career Center. Bald Mountain Theater presents their original, all-ages adaptation of “Puss in Boots” or “How to get ahead in the world.” Suitable for ages six and older. Tickets available at the door. $15 adults; $10 under age 10 or over 65; $40 family of four. Info: www.baldmountaintheater.org or 767-4800. Lasagna supper in Vergennes. Saturday, Nov. 12, 5-6:30 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist Church, Main Street. The menu includes lasagna, green beans, Italian bread, dessert and beverage, served buffet style. $9 adults; $5 children. Takeout orders available. Call 8773150 for more information. Chicken pie supper in Hancock. Saturday, Nov. 12, 5-6:30 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, 1097 Route 100. The Community Church of Hancock and Granville is holding their annual chicken pie supper. The menu includes chicken gravy on a biscuit with mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, coleslaw, beverage and pie for dessert. $10 adults; $5 children ages 12 and under. Maiden Vermont’s fall show “The Hills are Alive” in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Maiden Vermont presents their fall show, “The Hills are Alive.” The first half of the program will feature bell-like sounds of this multi-generational group of women who raise a cappella singing to a new level. The second half features their guest artist, Elizabeth Von Trapp. $20/$15 students and seniors. Info: www.townhalltheater.org or 382-9222.
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communityc a l e n d a r Chicken and biscuit supper in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 13, 5-6 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church. All you can eat chicken and biscuit supper includes many homemade side dishes and desserts. Suggested donation $8 adult; $5 ages 5-12; under age 5 free. All proceeds go to charity. Free Thanksgiving dinner in Bristol. Sunday, Nov. 13, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall. Thanksgiving ecumenical dinner sponsored by seven area churches. The menu will be turkey with stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, squash, rolls, cranberry sauce, pie and beverages. All welcome.
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KATE MESSNER, AUTHOR of “The Seventh Wish,” “All the Answers,” and “The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.” will be presenting to families and signing books. On Monday, Nov. 7, from 6-7 p.m. at Ilsley Public Library. Rosie’s is preparing a special sweet treat for those who attend.
King Pede card parties in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Grange. King Pede parties at the Ferrisburgh Grange begin at 6:30 p.m. with a sandwich supper and include fun and card games. Lazyman’s lobster dinner and baked ham dinner in Shoreham. Saturday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church. Lobster dinner: $22 ($20 seniors). Baked ham dinner $12 ($10 seniors). Both dinners include rolls, tossed salad, squash, potato and homemade desserts. Advance tickets only. Call Judy 349-9957. Drawing for the quilt raffle will take place. “Love Letters” in Bristol. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Holley Hall. A. R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” will be presented at Holley Hall, sponsored by the Bristol Gateway Players. Donations at the door will benefit “Let’s Hear It for Holley Hall.” Refreshments will be available during intermission of the 90-minute presentation. Classical trio performance in Bristol. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., WalkOver Concert Room, 15 Main Street. Annemeike McLane, piano, Letitia Quante, violin and Emily Jane Taubl, cello, will perform 18th and 19th century music. $15 advance; $20 at the door. Info: walkover@mac. com or 453-3188 ext 2. Contradance in Bridport. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7-9:30 p.m., Bridport Community/Masons Hall. Contradance in Bridport featuring Bostonbased caller Angela deCarliss calling to live music by Red Dog Riley. $5-10/person (sliding scale). Info: 462-3722. DaddyLongLegs in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Rick Ceballos, David Gusakov and Matt Witten perform as DaddyLongLegs. Tickets $20. Venue is BYOB. Reservations recommended. Info: 247-4295 or www.brandon-music.net. DJ skate night in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 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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The theme of TEDxMiddlebury is “Playing the Game,” which aims to highlight the ways we learn to navigate games and the systems that surround us. Tickets $20/$15/$8. Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168. Family photo day in Salisbury. Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Salisbury Community School. The Friends of the Salisbury Community School will hold a family photo day at the school. Warm clothing drive in East Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m., East Middlebury United Methodist Church, junction of Routes 125 and 116. Warm clothing drive, will accept clean, warm clothing for adults and children. “Love Letters” in Bristol. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m., Holley Hall. A. R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” will be presented at Holley Hall, sponsored by the Bristol Gateway Players. Donations at the door will benefit “Let’s Hear It for Holley Hall.” Refreshments will be available during intermission of the 90-minute presentation. “A History of the World in Six Boats” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2-4 p.m., Ferrisburgh Historical Society, corner of Route 7 and Little Chicago Road. Join Mike Smiles of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum for an exploration of the interconnected stories of six boat types that shaped our local and global economies. Bring a list of your own “six ships/ boats” to share in a survey. All welcome. Refreshments will be available.
MONDAY
“Crossing the Himalayas in 1964” slide talk in Middlebury. Monday, Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Over 50 years ago when he was a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal, David Rosenberg crossed the Himalayas on foot. Now a Middlebury College professor, he has published an extensively illustrated book that tells the story of his adventures. Addison right to life meeting in Bristol. Monday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Bristol Baptist Church. Visitors are welcome. Info: 388-2898 or L2paquette@aol.com.
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Free foot care clinic in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Road. Bring your own basin and towel. Offered by ACHHH. Blood pressure/foot care clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m., Conant Square. Blood pressure/foot care clinic sponsored by RAVNAH. $10. No appointment necessary. Call 770-1536 for more information. Magic with Adam in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m., 51 Main. Our favorite magician is back! Adam Fisher’s table side shows are the perfect balance of clever tricks, alluring illusions and witty entertainment for all ages. African music and dance ensemble in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. The music of this student ensemble demonstrates the study of many musical Africanisms: complex polyphony, musical conversation, structured improvisation, recurrent patterns, layered ostinati, timbral variety and tonal variations. Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.
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SUNDAY
Parish breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday, Nov. 13, 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. $8.50 adults; $7.50 seniors over 60; $6 kids ages 6-12; under age 6 free. Immediate families of five or more $28. Info: 877-2367. TEDxMiddlebury: Playing the Game in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall.
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LIVEMUSIC
Good Medicine Band in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Paradiddles in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 10, 7-9 p.m., 51 Main. Abraxas in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 11, 8:3010:30 p.m., 51 Main. The Dave Keller Band in Lincoln. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Music Series, 52 River Road, Lincoln. DaddyLongLegs in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Linda Draper in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 12, 9-10:30 p.m., 51 Main. Blues Jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Left Eye Jump in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 18, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. The Good Parts Band in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 19, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main.
ONGOINGEVENTS SPORTS Co-ed volleyball in Middlebury. Pick-up games Monday, 7-9 p.m., Middlebury Municipal Gym. Jack Brown, 388-2502; Bruce at Middlebury Recreation Department, 388-8103. Family tennis court time in Middlebury. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Indoor Tennis. Family play drop-in offers families a chance to play together. Equipment is provided. Open to all levels of play. Info: Erin Morrison, emorrison@ acafvt.org. 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. Brandon Lions Club. First and third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Brandon Senior Center. Brandon Senior Citizen Center. 1591 Forest Dale Road. 247-3121. Bristol Historical Society. Third Thursday, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St., Bristol. Champlain Valley Fiddlers’ Club. Middlebury VFW, 530 Exchange Street. Third Sunday (except Easter), noon to 5 p.m. Donation $3. Refreshments available. Looking for fiddlers young and old. Open to public. Info: 342-0079. The Hub Teen Center and Skatepark. 110 Airport Drive, Bristol. Open mike night, first Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free for all ages; reserve a spot at thehub@gmavt.net. Info: 4533678 or www.bristolskatepark.com. LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer). Youth support group meets Monday nights, 4-6 p.m., Turningpoint Center, Marble Works, Middlebury. Info: 388-4249. Middlebury Garden Club. Second Tuesday. Location varies. Pat Morrow, 462-3741. NEAT (Northeast Addison Television) Channel 16. Fourth Monday, 5-7 p.m. NEAT studio in Bristol. Bruce Duncan, bduncan@madriver.com. Neshobe Sportsman Club. Second Monday, 6 p.m. potluck; 7 p.m. meeting. 97 Frog Hollow Road in Brandon. Orwell Historical Society. Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Orwell Free Library. Samaritan’s Cupboard. Assembly of God Christian Center, 1759 Route 7, Vergennes. Third Thursday through October.
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Trio goes beyond standard folk to jazz and more Dining & Entertainment
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Tuesday, Nov 8 | 6-8 pm Our favorite musician is back! Adam Fisher’s tableside shows are the perfect balance of clever tricks, alluring illusions and witty entertainment for all ages.
Good Medicine Band Wednesday, Nov 9| 8-10 pm The Good Medicine Band musicians are: Bill Shafer (Guitar), John Wallace (Drums), Jeff Margolis (Bass), and Ralph Cote (Keys) Sarah Stone (Vocals). With Special Guests: Deb Tier and Patrick Fitzsimmons
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DaddyLongLegs is the confluence of three well-known Vermont musicians — Rick Ceballos, David Gusakov and Matt Witten — whose talents merge to form a dynamic and highly original folk trio. Hear them live at Brandon Music on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Along with interesting settings of Celtic and old-time tunes, the band also explores genres not common to the fiddle-banjo repertoire, including 1930s Jazz standards, Galician airs, 16th-century dance tunes and 19thcentury Americana. Playing fiddle, viola, banjo, gourd, piano, guitar, percussion and vocals, DaddyLongLegs creates vibrant, sensitive and surprising 21st century folk music. David Gusakov arrived in Vermont in 1973 and has been playing music in the state fulltime ever since. A long-time member of the Vermont Symphony, he has explored a variety of other genres with any number of ensembles. Born in western Pennsylvania, musically raised in Maine and seasoned in Vermont, Rick Ceballos explores the many facets of traditional folk music on banjo and button accordion. He is an experienced performer and talented songwriter who has been entertaining New England audiences for almost forty years. Matthew Witten began his performing career on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater with Pete Seeger and a bunch of other sailors. Witten’s main gig is with the Swing Peepers, who carry on the tradition of earthfriendly songs for families in Vermont and surrounding states. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-
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ley, come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge. Then, on Friday, the tavern presents Aliendog at 9 p.m. Aliendog are a rock quartet from Addison County who love music and playing music. They also love all things alien: UFOs, area 51 and Roswell. Conspiracy theories as well. Heavy groove Rock that’s totally infectious. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 388-0002. LOVE LETTERS The Gateway Players present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a unique and imaginative performance piece by Diana Bigelow and Jim Stapleton, on Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Holley Hall in Bristol. This is a benefit to im-
prove the acoustics of Holley Hall. “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney is a unique and imaginative performance piece comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people. Andy and Melissa grew up together and went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Diana Bigelow and Jim Stapleton will read the letters to create an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of
character studies. $10 suggested donation with refreshments available. INTERNATIONAL FILM The 2016-2017 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2016 Romanian film, “Graduation,” directed by Cristian Mungiu. Internationally acclaimed director Cristian Mungiu returns with a
powerful and universal study about the imprecision of parenthood, the relativity of truth and the ambiguity of compromise, revealed by a fatherdaughter relationship. A unique and uncompromising vision. The film, in Romanian with English subtitles, will be shown at 3 p.m. and at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on College Street (Route 125). Free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children.
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‘Dogs’ raising money for Ethiopia Local band to play Am. Flatbread benefit MIDDLEBURY — Local favorites the Avant-Garde Dogs will fill American Flatbread in Middlebury with danceable rock ’n’ roll this Wednesday, Nov. 9, in a benefit from 6:30-9 p.m. that aids orphaned children in Ethiopia. For every pizza purchased during the evening, a portion will be donated to the Global Family Initiative’s Betasab Project, which provides permanent homes for or-
phaned and vulnerable children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital. The project also supports underprivileged children in the city as they struggle to stay in school. The nonprofit Global Family Initiative helps orphaned children and vulnerable women in developing countries gain access to education, healthcare, and stable family lives. With twin rock guitars, harmony
vocals and world-music percussion, the Avant-Garde Dogs put their own spin on tunes by songwriters like Lucinda Williams, Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne, Bruce Cockburn and more. The band includes Liz Cleveland, the local guitarist andvery popular vocalist; Jim Keating, guitar and vocals; Fred Lower, guitar and vocals; Sam Blagden, bass and vocals; Doug Wilhelm, congas, harmonica and vocals; and Liam Murphy, drums.
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Gym floor (Continued from Page 1) crew on board to speed the process up,” Wendl said. “And that second crew got called away to a second emergency at UNH.” Now Mount Abe teachers and administrators are left with even more scrambling to do. As much as Wendl has to handle with a new sports season looming, he feels worse for physical education teachers who are essentially losing their classroom. “I’d say our P.E. department has taken the biggest hit in this whole process,” he said. Before construction started, P.E. teachers had to move all their equipment out of closets that would be sealed off by the project and into a steel container outside the building. For classes they have taken students out to the Mount Abraham track and into the school’s wresting room and indoor pool. “P.E. classes got to start swim lessons pretty early this year,” Wendl said. Mount Abe Principal Jessica Barewicz in an email praised the P.E. department for its response to the situation. “Work on the gym floor has required our P.E. teachers to be flexible and get very creative,” she said. Wendl said everybody affected is making the best of a situation triggered by leaky pipes in the 47-yearold school. “This whole thing, none of it has been ideal. But we’re just working as a team,” Wendl said. DETAILS AND COST In a mid-October emergency meeting the Mount Abe school board authorized Addison Northeast Superintendent Patrick Reen to hire a contractor to repair water leaks — from what were then unknown sources — and replace the gym floor. Since then, officials said many older cast-iron pipes, many around the girls’ locker room, were found to be leaking and must be replaced. Barewicz said the cost of the floor is projected to be $155,000. School officials looked to $200,000 in a budget line item called “Board Designated Funds” as the way to pay for the project. She wrote that money “was set aside by the board for unanticipated expenses such as this.” Barewicz wrote that fund should be “sufficient to replace the gym floor, but may not be enough to fix the cause of the leak or any associated damage to the girls’ locker room. If necessary, additional funds will be shifted within the current budget to address these costs. We do not anticipate that any additional funds from taxpayers will be needed for this project.” SCRAMBLING With a major hub of activity offline, P.E. teachers are not the only ones at Mount Abe who have had to be creative. Organizers of this Saturday’s annual craft fair, the major fundraiser for the school’s Project Graduation, couldn’t postpone because crafters had already committed to the date. They will set up booths in the
NEW FLOORING IS put in place in the Mount Abraham Union High School gym last Friday morning. A water leak damaged the old flooring and now physical education classes, winter sport practices and community events will be displaced until the Dec. 12 project completion date.
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school’s lobby, hallways and two cafeterias, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., officials said. “We are hopeful that the craft fair will still draw the same large crowd since this event directly supports Mt. Abe’s Project Grad,” Barewicz wrote. But Wendl said not all crafters can fit in smaller slots, and some vendor fees will probably have to be returned. “Some of the vendors needed heights of over 10 feet for their booths, or big 10 by 10 spaces,” he said. The school’s annual donkey basketball game, a fundraiser for Mount Abe’s music program in which volunteers play basketball on donkeys wearing rubber boots, was easier to deal with: It was postponed until a later date. Now Wendl must deal with the trickiest problem. Mount Abe has one gym for both its high school and middle school students, unlike
Middlebury and Vergennes, both of which have multiple gyms. “With only one gym, it’s pretty tough,” Wendl said. So far, he has had to reschedule only one varsity/junior varsity game. Instead of hosting Randolph on Dec. 10, the boys’ basketball teams will travel there. On Dec. 27 Randolph will play at Mount Abe. But games are not Wendl’s biggest problem: Varsity and JV practices are set to start on Nov. 28, and typically the Mount Abe gym is full before classes start in the morning and then long after classes end in the afternoon. Wendl was set to meet with Bristol Elementary School administrators on Thursday afternoon to pin down hours of availability for its gym, and also has reached out to officials at Beeman Academy, Vergennes Union High School and Middlebury College as a backup plan. If there is any silver lining to the current mess, Wendl said, it is that
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TIGER JUNIOR CODY Pomainville runs to the outside of a Hartford tackler Friday night. Middlebury lost the Division I semifinal game, 26-9. Photo by Andrea Warren
Otter eleven upsets Wasps, returns to D II final
By ANDY KIRKALDY WOODSTOCK — The defending Division III champion Otter Valley Union High School football team is going back to the final: The No. 3 seed Otters on Friday upset No. 2 Woodstock, 38-36, in a semifinal matchup. The win was the 8-2 Otters’ sixth straight and it avenged a 41-14 regular season home loss to the Wasps, who finished at 8-2. OV will face No. 1 Windsor on Rutland on Saturday for the title; as of Sunday afternoon the time had yet to be announced. The Yellowjackets defeated No. 4 U-32, 22-0, on Saturday in the other D-III semifinal. OV Coach Jim Hill said the Otters, who will be making the program’s third straight appearance in a D-III final, are a different team that lost at Windsor, 55-13, the week after falling at home to the Wasps. Hill said on Sunday as well as installing sophomore Tyler Rowe at quarterback — Rowe completed 25 of 40 passes for 429 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday — he and his staff made a number of other moves, notably on the defensive front seven. Since then, the team steadily came together. “We’ve really gelled,” Hill said on Sunday. Against the Wasps, Hill said the plan was to attack through the air. “Woodstock is really hard to run on,” he said.
But Hill said OV would look to be more versatile vs. Windsor. “We want to be a little more balanced,” he said. “But we’re still going to use our passing game.” On this past Friday, the Wasps used their punishing ground game to take a 14-0 lead. But the Otters and Rowe went to work, scoring touchdowns on five straight possessions to take a 32-20 lead. Rowe threw for scores of 2, 14, 12 and 51 yards. Rowe tossed two touchdown passes to Conor Mackie, the second one a 51-yard bomb that made it 38-28 right after the Wasps picked off a bobbled pass for a 13yard TD that pulled them to within four points. Tyson Cram caught two touchdown passes and rushed for one score, and Noah Smith added a rushing touchdown for the Otters. Will Ross was Rowe’s go-to receiver, with nine receptions for 124 yards. Hill on Friday told the Rutland Herald the Otter offensive line protected Rowe well: “I praise the offensive line (Erik Sherman, Robert Cook, Greg Whitney, Alex Flanders and Jeremy Frasier) for giving him time.” For Woodstock, Ezra Astbury (186 yards and two touchdowns) and Daniel Robinson (110 yards) paced the ground game, while quarterback Luc Issa ran for one score and tossed a 27-yard TD pass to Robinson.
By ANDY KIRKALDY WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Top-seeded Hartford defeated the No. 5 Middlebury Union High School football team in a Division I semifinal on Saturday, 26-9, snapping the Tigers’ streak of reaching the finals at three years. The Tigers finished at 6-4 after big wins in their previous two games, at No. 4 Essex in a quarterfinal a week before and vs. eventual No. 3 seed in the final regular season game. Hartford improved to 9-1, 9-0 in D-I and will face No. 2 St. Johnsbury (8-2) in the final at Rutland on Saturday. The Tigers drew first blood vs. the Hurricanes on this past Friday, cashing in after Doug DeLorenzo blocked a Hartford punt to give them good field position. Trey Kaufmann punched it in from seven yards out, and DeLorenzo’s point after made it 7-0 at 3:29 of the first period. Quarterback Andrew Gleason completed a long pass to DeLorenzo to help set up the score. Hartford made it 7-6 on the first play of the second period, when Hunter Perkins scored from one yard out to cap a drive that started on the Hurricane side of midfield. Hartford took a 12-7 lead at 3:02
of the second, when Kody Rhodes scored on a five-yard run to finish off a drive that Rhodes sparked with a 56-yard gallop. With just 46 seconds left in the half, Rhodes scored again, this time on a perfectly throw 26-yard pass from Gavin Farnsworth pass. Farnsworth also hit Jack Wozniak for a two-point conversion to make it 20-7 at the half. The Tigers recorded a safety at 9:56 of the third after stopping the Hurricanes deep in their own territory. After a high shotgun snap to Farnsworth, he kicked the ball out of the back of end zone for the twopoint safety. The Tigers hung kept it close until they fumbled a punt in the fourth quarter and Hartford recovered on the Tiger one-yard line. From there, Rhodes ran for the clinching score at 4:42. Rhodes finished with 171 yards on the ground, and Tyler Hamilton rushed for 66 yards and caught four passes. . Kaufmann rushed for 41 yards to lead MUHS, and Spencer Carpenter added 24. Quarterback Andrew Gleason completed three of five passes and tossed one interception.
MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Trey Kaufmann tackles a Hartford ball-carrier during Friday’s Division I semifinal game. Hartford won the game, 26-9. Photo by Andrea Warren
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football Division I Semifinal 114 #1 Hartford vs. #5 MUHS............26-9 Division II Semifinal 11/4 #3 OV vs. #2 Woodstock..........38-36 COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey NESCAC Final Four at Tufts 11/5 #4 Midd. vs. #3 Hamilton..............5-2 11/6 #1 Tufts vs. #4 Midd.....................3-1 Men’s Soccer NESCAC Final Four at Amherst 11/5 #4 Hamilton vs. #6 Midd...... 2-1 (OT) Women’s Soccer NESCAC Final Four at Williams 11/5 #2 Amherst vs. #3 Midd................2-0 Football 11/5 Midd. vs. Hamilton....................45-10
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Charlotte Crum, left, Bojan Harris, Michael Sayre and Mason Frazier line up for the start of the mile run during the recent Mount Abe Cross Country PeeWee Invitational in Bristol. Third and fourthgrade runners Emma Cornett, left, Kylar MacDonald, Morgan Larocque, Charlotte Crum, Raquel Harris and Noella Harris pose with their ribbons and Reed Francis Harris crosses the finish line, below. See full results in Thursday’s paper. Photos courtesy of Vicki Bronson
Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football Division III Final at Rutland 11/12 No. 3 OV vs. No. 1 Windsor.....TBA COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 11/7 ..... NCAA D-III Tournament Field Set Men’s Soccer 11/7 ..... NCAA D-III Tournament Field Set Women’s Soccer 11/7 ..... NCAA D-III Tournament Field Set Football 11/12 Tufts at Midd..........................1 p.m. Late games were played after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.
MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, November 8 Through the night: Public Affairs 5:30 a.m. Humanizing the Criminal Justice System 7:30 a.m. Lifelines 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard 11:33 a.m. Development Review Board 12:11 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 7 p.m. Selectboard Through the night: Public Affairs Wednesday, November 9 5:30 a.m. Humanizing the Criminal Justice System 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5 p.m. Lifelines 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Thursday, November 10 Through the night: Public Affairs 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 7:30 a.m. All-Payer Model: Vermont’s Health Care Reform 10 a.m. Humanizing the Criminal Justice System 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 3:24 p.m. All-Payer Model: Vermont’s Health Care Reform 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Development Review Board Friday, November 11 Through the night: Public Affairs 5:30 a.m. All-Payer Model/Green Mountain Care Board 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 3:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service
5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Public Affairs 9:30 p.m. Humanizing the Criminal Justice System Through the night: Public Affairs Saturday, November 12 5:30 a.m. DRB, Public Affairs 7:30 a.m. Humanizing the Criminal Justice System 9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6:30 p.m. Public Affairs Sunday, November 13 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Public Affairs 2 p.m. Humanizing the Criminal Justice System 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 8:30 p.m. Eckankar 9 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board, VMX Monday, November 14 5:30 a.m. Humanizing the Criminal Justice System 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Congregational Church 5:30 p.m. Lifelines 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 7 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, November 8 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange
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11 a.m. Yoga: Mindfulness & Wellness 11:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 12 p.m. The Story Matters 12:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 1 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 1:30 p.m. School Board Meetings 7 p.m. From the College 8 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 8:30 p.m. The Story Matters Wednesday, November 9 7 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 7:30 a.m. Yoga: Mindfulness & Wellness 8 a.m. From the College 9:30 a.m. The Story Matters 11 a.m. Hannaford Career Center 11:30 a.m. School Board Meetings 5 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. ACSD Board 9 p.m. State Board of Education Thursday, November 10 6:40 a.m. Yoga: Mindfulness & Wellness 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 8 a.m. The Story Matters 8:30 a.m. At the Ilsley 3:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 4 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 4:30 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 7 p.m. ACSD Board, School Board Meetings Friday, November 11 6 a.m. Yoga Sequence 6:30 a.m. Yoga: Mindfulness & Wellness 7 a.m. The Story Matters 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 9 a.m. School Board Meetings
4 p.m. At the Ilsley: Jack Mayer 5:30 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange 7:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 8 p.m. Hannaford Career Center Saturday, November 12 5 a.m. From the College 6:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 7 a.m. Yoga: Mindfulness & Wellness 7:30 a.m. ACSD, School Board Meetings 1 p.m. State Board of Education 6:30 p.m. The Story Matters 7 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 7:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 8 p.m. From the College Sunday, November 13 6:50 a.m. Yoga: Mindfulness & Wellness 7:07 a.m. Yoga Sequence 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 9 a.m. School Board Meetings, VMX 5 p.m. The Story Matters 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 8:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 9 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 9:30 p.m. At the Ilsley Monday, November 14 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga: Mindfulness & Wellness 10 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 10:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 11 a.m. State Board of Education 3:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 4 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 6 p.m. School Board Meetings 10 p.m. The Story Matters 11 p.m. UN World Day of Peace
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Otter Valley Union High School is pleased to announce Allison “Ally” Jean Lowell as its student of the week. Ally lives in Brandon with her parents, Pam and Ed. Her older sister, Emily, is a junior at Castleton. Ally has made honor roll all four years of high school, and was named to the National Honor Society in grade 11; she won a Citizenship award in grade 9; an Excellence in Algebra I award in grade 9; and was named most improved in American Studies in grade 11. Ally was nominated for the 2015 Vermont State Leadership Conference in grade 11, named Captain of her varsity field hockey team (grades 11-12), takes AP Literature and pre-calculus at Otter Valley, and an Intro to Psychology class at the Community College of Vermont. She was also awarded the 2016 You Make a Difference award at her job at Kentucky Fried Chicken. Ally participates in the following activities and sports: varsity field hockey (grades 9-12); JV girls’ lacrosse (grades 9-12); JV basketball (grades 9-10); club field hockey (grades 9-12). Ally joined a volunteer group named Otter Paws, which raises money for good causes, and helps run fundraisers at the school. She also volunteered at Allison Lowell the Brookside Nursing Home, where they participate in activities to brighten the O.V.U.H.S. spirits of the residents, such as calling out Bingo numbers and helping players find called numbers on their cards. Ally also volunteered at a homeless shelter in a nearby town and helped clean the thrift shop in the shelter and visited with them while they ate their lunch for the day. Outside of academics, Ally enjoys field hockey. She plays year-round to improve her game for the coming season. During her high school experience, Ally has learned how to balance the life of a student athlete while maintaining a steady job. She has also learned academics and gained a great knowledge of herself through the friendships she has made. After high school Ally plans on pursuing a 4-year degree in nursing. Teacher Mrs. Blow is impressed with Ally. “Allison is a respectful, confident, strong, young woman,” she said. “She is a leader in many ways, with a warm heart and sensitivity for others. As an athlete, she practices hard, plays hard, and is ever so humble. She encourages the younger players to push themselves both on and off the field.” Another teacher, Ms. Bly, also has some good things to say. “Ally is a bright face in advisory — she helps corral the younger students, helps them with their work and seeing her wonderful, cheerful disposition in my classroom is a great addition to my mornings!”
Mount Abraham Union High School
Mount Abraham Union High School is happy to announce Ashley Turner as its Student of the Week. Ashley lives in Monkton with her parents, Wendi and Stan. Her older brother, Nick, attends UVM. Ashley has received highest honors and has been invited to the Academic Excellence banquet at Mount Abraham since 9th grade. She is a member of National Honor Society. As a junior she completed AP U.S. History and AP Calculus. This year she is taking AP English Literature, AP Biology and AP Chemistry. Ashley is a recipient of the Green & Gold Scholarship from UVM. She has also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her community service efforts. This fall she received the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence; it is also an invitation to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston. Ashley has participated in: field hockey (grades 9-12), Nordic skiing (grades 10-12), lacrosse (grades 9-12), poetry recitation competition (grade 10), garden club (grades 10-12), music dept. president (grades 9-12), math league (grades 9-12), class treasurer (grades 11-12), 802 lacrosse (grades 10-12), jazz band (grades 9-12), environmental club (grades 10-12), 4-H (grades 10-12), band Ashley Turner (grades 9-12), National Honor Society (grade 12), peer mentoring (grades 11-12). M.A.U.H.S. Ashley has worked at the Norris Berry Farm in Monkton for the last four summers (paid job). She thinks it’s important to give back to the community so she has volunteered since 10th grade with Monkton Maples 4-H and volunteers at the Middlebury Congregational Church Community Suppers every Friday night. Outside of school, Ashley enjoys spending time with her dog Riley, and working in the vegetable and flower gardens around her house as well as hiking and running. Ashley’s advice to other students is, “Work hard and you will succeed.” After high school, Ashley plans to go to college, major in biology, pursue a pre-med track and play women’s lacrosse, and then attend medical school to become a physician. She also hopes to join the Peace Corps after medical school. “Ashley is a conscientious and dedicated student,” said MAUHS guidance counselor Alan Kamman. “Quietly and with confidence, she has earned the highest GPA we have seen at Mt. Abraham in the past 10 years. Ashley is genuine in all of her interactions. She is respectful and respected. On the athletic field she shows fierce determination with the constant goal of helping her team. She, above all, understands that that word — team —contains no I.” Band teacher Matt Tatro said “Although Ashley has been viewed as only a high school student by some, to others she has emerged as a leader and source of reference and resolutions.”
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City Lions busy with fundraising, dinner & more VERGENNES — The Vergennes Lions Club has been very busy since starting the new Lions’ year, 20162017. Past President Chuck Burkins handed the gavel over to President Jim McClay the first of July, and McClay says they have been running since then. The Annual Charity Auction was held mid-July raising about $7,000 for the club’s many benefactors. Without the support of the Vergennes-Bristol-Middlebury area businesses and individual donors, this would not have been possible. In August, the club provided the barbeque chicken dinner to those attending the annual Vergennes Day celebration on the city park. Additional funds were raised at this event. President McClay says, “Things like this are only possible with many Lion members helping.” Also in August, the club ran a raffle for box seats at the Red Sox vs. Yankee game held in September. The winner of these tickets was David Thompson of Lincoln, having purchased them at Jackman Fuels. In September, club members helped with the Food For Fuel event held in the park, and sponsored by the Congregational Church. Funds raised help folk needing emergency fuel. Also in September, Internation-
LION JESSE JACKMAN, left, receiving the winning Red Sox vs. Yankees tickets from Lion Barry Aldinger. The raffle winner was David Thompson of Lincoln, who purchased the ticket at Jackman Fuels.
al President Bob Corlew came to Vermont to promote membership growth and to thank Vermont Lions for all they do on a daily basis to help those in need. His slogan is “Where there is a need, there is a Lion.” At a welcoming social held at the Colchester Hampton Inn, over 165 Lions heard the president’s address. During the evening, Vergennes Lions member Larry Simino was recognized for over 52 years of service. Currently, the club is running a “Cash for Christmas” raffle with the drawing scheduled for Dec. 7. Tickets are $10 and the winner will take
home 50 percent of all ticket sales, not to exceed $5,000. The next fundraiser is the annual “Lions Scholarship Fund” tickets, which helps sponsor a number of scholarships for graduating high school seniors, for which tickets go on sale in December. While all this fundraising is going on, club members are busy building accessible ramps for area folks, helping with hearing aids and glasses, and helping support area organizations such as the Bixby Library, Boys and Girls Club, Vergennes Community Food Shelf, John Graham Shelter, etc.
VERGENNES LIONS PAST President Chuck Burkins, right, hands the gavel to new President Jim McClay.
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Keri 12 years, DSH Tortie, spayed female. Want your own “grumpy cat?” Then look no further! Kerie is actually a very sweet kitty, but her markings make her look perpetually grumpy. She is a laid back kitty who loves to climb up onto your lap for snuggles. If you are in need of a quiet companion, she’s your girl!
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BILL SAYRE, CO-OWNER of A. Johnson Company in Bristol, believes that loggers already do a good job in terms of ensuring water quality and that recent revisions to the state’s Acceptable Management Practices were unnecessary. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
terest in water quality. “One of their strengths before the revision is that they were measurable. You could actually go into the woods … and you could see what was hap-
pening on the ground and you could compare that to what was considered to be an acceptable management practice,” Brynn said. “The tweaks that have been inserted undermine
that considerably in that they say … something like ‘where appropriate,’ ‘when the site allows.’ Well, if the site doesn’t allow that, well maybe you shouldn’t have an access road there.” Also missing from the revised AMPs, said Brynn, is planning for Irene-like storms that with climate change are expected to become more frequent, while the AMP accountability system — owners are liable only when discharge is detected — does too little to protect water quality. “If you don’t have these practices in place and there’s no discharge detected you are home free,” said Brynn. “But these practices are expensive to put in place and so a lot of people say, ‘Well, what the heck, I’ll take the risk.’ And it’s not much of a risk because it’s difficult to detect the discharge. It’s really, really difficult.” Brynn believes that water — not sap or timber — should be the state’s top concern in regulating forests. “I firmly believe that water — clean, clear, highly oxygenated water — is the premier forest product. Water is held by the people of the state of Vermont. The state is our trustee, but we the people hold the water. We hold it in common. And these AMPs are the only real teeth that we the people have to conserve what is the premier forest product.” Jodi Lathrop, business manager for Bristol’s Lathrop Forest Products, said sustainable logging, including protecting water quality, is already central to the multi-generational family company’s approach. “Vermont loggers take pride in what they do,” said Lathrop. “They don’t necessarily care about being the biggest company or the biggest guy on the block. They just want to be the best at what they do. And once you do something that’s bad — that’s your name. So that old adage of a handshake and that’s your word and your name, most loggers in this business that I know that’s their philosophy: A man is only as good as his word and that’s what they go by.” Reporter Gaen Murphree is reached at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.
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Logging rules take effect Revisions designed to meet goals for lake By GAEN MURPHREE ADDISON COUNTY — Revised regulations on voluntary logging practices designed to improve Lake Champlain water quality went into effect on Oct. 22 Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) officials claimed most changes are minor and will have “minimal” impact on the logging sector. (See related story.) Revisions to the state’s 29-yearold Acceptable Management Practices — or “AMPs” — were required as part of Vermont’s 2015 Clean Water Act. “The AMPs will continue to be an important tool for loggers and landowners to protect water quality and soil health,” said FPR Commissioner Michael Snyder in an Agency of Natural Resources press release. Forester Gary Sabourin led the FPR’s effort to get the AMPs revised. Sabourin, the Forestry District Manager for Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties, has been FPR’s Watershed Forester for 10 years. Sabourin said the logging industry had the jump on other sectors because of its nearly 30-year history using the AMPs. “Loggers, lawndowners and consulting foresters have been following these rules to reduce sediment from forestry operations since the AMPs originally became effective back in 1987,” he said. But there are some new things to which the sector must adapt, he said. “Mainly what we’ve done is some tweaking here and there to enhance water quality protection, but at the same time provide the flexibility for loggers and landowners to get the work done,” Sabourin said. Overall the AMPs are designed to protect water quality by minimizing soil erosion, maintaining natural stream flows, and protecting streambank vegetation. The revised AMPs include enhanced stream buffer guidance, and stronger standards to manage water runoff on truck roads and skid trails and for seeding and mulching temporary stream crossings. A new AMP addresses hazardous materials. Stream crossings were an important focus for the revisions, Sabourin said.
“We have found through previous assessments and audits that when we do have water quality problems on logging operations they’re usually associated with stream crossings,” he said. The revised AMPs were issued after series of public meetings in both 2014 and 2016. Sabourin said a common concern raised by the logging industry at the stakeholder meetings was about grandfathering existing infrastructure, such as roads or log landings. Sabourin described the economic impact of the revised AMPs on the forest products industry as minimal. “I just don’t see it as being all that onerous and certainly not anything that’s going to have large economic impact to loggers. We just didn’t hear that at the stakeholder hearings,” Sabourin said. The AMPs are voluntary, with the exception of lands enrolled in the state’s current use program. Enforcement focuses on whether or not a discharge occurs, not on whether or not there’s a proven violation of state water quality standards. “A landowner can’t be prosecuted if he doesn’t follow the AMPs, only if a discharge occurs,” Sabourin said, adding, “There’s the presumption of compliance that if a landowner is following the AMPs, then he’s complying with Vermont’s water quality standards and water quality regulations. But if a discharge does occur and all the AMPs are in place, he still could be open to liability if a water quality test comes back showing that sedimentation did occur.” The AMPs are mandatory for lands enrolled in the current use program; a property can lose currentuse tax status if AMPs are not in place during logging operations. FPR works with the Department of Environmental Conservation to enforce water quality standards. The number of AMP cases reported and investigated has decreased over the past decade, Sabourin reported, from 57 cases in 2006 to 24 in 2014. The number of these cases showing evidence of discharge has decreased as well, from a high of 40 cases in 2010 to 11 in 2014. Over the same period, the number of requests for AMP technical assistance has increased.
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A LOGGING SKIDDER is driven over a portable skidder bridge designed as a temporary structure for crossing streams during logging operations. The bridges are used for controlling nonpoint source pollution associated with logging. Photo courtesy of Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Where phosphorus in lake comes from By GAEN MURPHREE ADDISON COUNTY — The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that forest lands account for about 16 percent of the phosphorus going into Lake Champlain for the entire Vermont portion of the lake. In the Otter Creek watershed, the watershed that covers most of Addison County, the figure is estimated to be just slightly higher, at 17.1 percent. This slightly higher number reflects the portion of the Otter Creek watershed that is forested, which the Department of Environmental Conservation gauges at around 60 percent. Phosphorus sources vary from
watershed to watershed, depending on the geography and industry in a particular region. Statewide, estimated phosphorus contributions from forest land can run as high as 35 percent for the Missisquoi Bay lake segment and as low as 0 percent for the Cumberland Bay lake segment. According to the EPA’s estimates, forest lands are the secondlargest contributor of phosphorus within the Otter Creek watershed, next to agriculture. The EPA estimates phosphorus sources within the Otter Creek watershed overall as: • Agriculture, 49 percent. • Forest lands, 17.1 percent.
• Stream erosion, 16.4 percent. • Developed lands (parking lots, roads both paved and unpaved, roofs, large athletic fields), 14.4 percent. • Wastewater treatment facilities, 3.2 percent. Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Forestry District Manager Gary Sabourin said that the EPA estimates were based on modeling for all sectors. “There hasn’t been a lot of research done on phosphorus contribution from forest land. I’ve got to think it’s relatively low per unit area,” Sabourin said. “But because forest land covers such a huge (See Rules, Page 30)
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.
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Kim Cook of Weybridge, has been a dedicated volunteer for the BMP (Better Middlebury Partnership). The mission of the BMP is to make the Middlebury community a “better place to live, work and play.” One way the BMP supports local businesses is through community events including the Annual Middlebury Halloween Spooktacular. Kim has volunteered her time for the past 10 years, doing event planning and marketing for this fun family event. Kim describes, “I love seeing all the kids and adults in costume that come year after year from all corners of the county and how the Middlebury Town Green comes alive with hundreds of people. I enjoy volunteering with an amazing group of ladies that help make this annual event possible every year.” Kim is also an active volunteer at the Weybridge Elementary School in a variety of roles. She says she values her time at the school and appreciates the interactions she has with administrators, teachers, parents and students. Thank you for all of the time you give, Kim!
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PATHWAYS VERMONT’S HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM seeks a FT Service Coordinator to provide community-based support to clients struggling with serious mental health and housing-related challenges in Addison County. Pathways Vermont provides services which are clientcentered and client-directed and utilizes a harm-reduction framework to address client needs. Lived experience of similar challenges and/or prior experience in human services are assets to this position. See full job description at www.pathwaysvermont.org.
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Front Office Assistant LAB TECHNICIAN Middlebury, VT
This position will perform laboratory tests on finished products, plant samples and ingredients in a timely and accurate manner to assure that Agri-Mark quality standards are met. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Math or related field. 3-5 years of prior lab experience. The ability to mentor other Lab Techs. Ability to maintain complete and accurate records are required. Must have mature judgment abilities. The ability to complete multiple projects within deadlines while performing assigned lab duties is required. In addition, an advanced computer skill including Windows, Excel and Word is essential. Work flexibility is a must. Agri-Mark offers a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and many more. Apply in person, by email to ajacobs@agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:
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We’re seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our fastpaced team. The ideal candidate must be an organized, detail-oriented optimist happy to work in the front office of Addison County’s premiere community newspaper. This individual will be a friendly first contact for customers and coworkers, both on the phone and in person. Tasks will include answering phone calls and directing callers to the appropriate person, processing requests and payments for subscriptions, generating and mailing renewal notices, processing classified line ads and issuing postal reports, along with other tasks as needed. S/he will play a critical role as the face and voice of our newspaper and therefore must be proud and eager to represent us in this front line role. This position requires: •
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This is a full-time position (30-40 hours) with benefits in a very busy, positive work environment. Flexible schedule possible. If interested in applying for the position, please e-mail your resume with “Front Office Assistant application” in the subject line to: Angelo Lynn, Publisher at angelo@addisonindependent.com EOE ADDISON COUNTY
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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
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, dishwasher. We fix things. Efficiency $560. 1 Bedroom $755. Located on Woodland Drive. Coin washer & dryer in each building. Pets negotiable. No smoking. susan_bowen@comcast.net, 802-662-3136.
Town of Middlebury Auto Mechanic Public Works Maintainer
This is semi-skilled work of moderate complexity in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance. Work involves light maintenance in an equipment repair facility that provides a full-range of repair services to a fleet of gasoline and diesel-powered automotive and construction equipment. Work also involves a wide variety of manual, automotive and equipment operation tasks associated with public works infrastructure repair, upkeep and maintenance. Work is performed under direct supervision. Position requires a minimum of a Class B CDL license. As this position is shared by the Highway and Equipment Departments, flexibility is required in order to respond to the needs of each department as directed by the Public Works Director of Operations. Complete job description and application may be obtained on-line at www.townofmiddlebury.org, at the Municipal Building, 77 Main Street, or by calling 388-8100, Ext 202. Submit applications by December 2, 2016 to Beth Dow in the Town Manager’s Office, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.
BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM FOR RENT Hewitt Road, Bristol, VT with an easy work commute to Middlebury, Vergennes and Burlington. Full bath, LR and kitchen. Washer & dryer hookup. Two bedrooms with closets and a hall closet. Absolutely no pets. First month rent and security deposit required before occupancy. A nonrefundable fee of $25.00 each adult for credit and background check. Call 802-453-6116 for rental application.
BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, appliances, snowplowing, lawn care, included. Basement. Garage. No pets. $1,175/ mo. 802-453-2566.
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DRY, SUMMER/WINTER 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.
THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is now leasing two and three bedroom duplex units at the newly constructed McKnight Lane near downtown Vergennes, VT. Rents are $775 and $850 per month, respectively, utilities included; A/C & W/D in unit. Applications can be found on our web site at www.addisontrust.org, or made available by calling 802-877-3749. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. TDD 711. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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.
TOYOTA CAMRY 2000, just back from Georgia. Moving, must sell. 138k highway miles. No rust. New water pump, timing belt. Runs perfect. 2nd owner, 1st owner gave up driving. $2,995. OBO or trade for rust free plow truck. 802-453-4235.
CORNER CONDOMINIUM IN OTTERSIDE Court, for sale: $154,000. 802-5580874.
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E A S T M I D D L E B U RY HOUSE, 2 bedrooms. No smoking. No pets. $1100 monthly rent. References, first, last and security. Responsible for utilities, lawn, snow, trash. Available from 11/14/16 to 5/31/17. 802989-3458.
FERRISBURGH, 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Available November 1st. Heated, 2nd floor apt. $800 per month. $800 deposit. No pets. Call Steve at 802-881-2275.
FOR RENT IN MIDDLEBURY. Two bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. $1100 per month includes heat, water, snow removal, and lawn care. Walking distance to town and college. Parking for one vehicle. 802-388-7402 evenings. No pets, no smoking. Previous rental references and deposit required.
FURNISHED LARGE LSHAPED STUDIO in Middlebury. 10 minute walk to downtown. Suitable for 1 person. Tasteful. Private. Very clean. All included: Wi-Fi, cable TV, all utilities, washer/dryer and parking. Text or call Ellie at 802-9898941 for pictures and more information. $800 a month.
LEICESTER - COZY 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath house on Route 7. No pets. No utilities. 1st, last and security. 1 year lease. $1250 per month. Includes 2 car garage. 802247-3708, leave message.
LEICESTER - PRIVATE, SECLUDED one bedroom studio. Furnished, $1000 monthly. Includes heat and electricity. 802-247-5280.
ROOM FOR RENT. LEICESTER, Lake Dunmore. $125 a week or less for doing work here. Must like dogs. 802-282-9713.
SALISBURY - 1 BEDROOM, 2nd floor, unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. Access to beach and pools. First, last and security along with references required. Available now. $675/month plus utilities. 802-352-4501.
WEST ADDISON - COMPLETELY FURNISHED 2 bedroom apartment. Located on Lake Champlain. No pets. Available immediately. $900 per month includes utilites, plus share of internet and TV. 802-759-2382.
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FIREWOOD, MIXED HARDWOOD. Green and seasoned. Cut, split, delivered. Call 802-282-9110.
MOUNTAIN ROAD FIREWOOD. Wood for sale-cut, split and delivered. Green, ash, beech, hickory, maple. Also available: partially dry wood, cut and split 5 months. Call 802-759-2095.
READY-2-BURN: SEASONED www.1-855-MIDDMEN.com - Perfectly seasoned split 16” firewood. Free delivery.
TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices. 802-388-7300.
Att. Farmers LARGE ROUND, FIRST CUT, net wrapped bales, $50 each. Trucking available. 518-569-0957.
PREMIUM EQUINE SHAVINGS AND DAIRY blend bedding. Made in Vermont from pure softwood logs and kiln dried. Available in bulk or bags. For pricing and delivery options or to request a sample (wholesale inquiries welcome), call Richford Wood Products at 802-848-7000, e-mail sales@richfordwp.com or text 802-582-5555.
AVID VINYL ALBUM COLLECTOR hoping to purchase your old LP record collection. Willing to travel for larger collections, 100+ LPs, and available for whenever is convenient for you. Let’s talk. Looking for LPs from the 1960’s to current day. 401-374-8377 or burlingtonrecordsvt@gmail.com.
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.
WOOD’S DITCH BANK ROTARY 5’ cutter, model S-1053, Serial #826420, $4500. Mower in good shape. Chittenden, VT. 802-773-2637, after 9am.
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W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462-2755, John Whitney.
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Public Notices Index
Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Page 30 Act 250 Notice – Bristol (1) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union – Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham (1)
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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #9A0199-3 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093
Middlebury (1) P. Hannaford Career Center (1) Panton (1) Weybridge (1)
ADDISON NORTHWEST SUPERVISORY UNION Board of Directors’ Meetings
The following schedule of the Board of School Directors’ meetings is announced for the month of NOVEMBER, 2016. Friday, November 4 7:30 AM VUHS Facilities Committee at VUHS Thursday, November 10 6:30 PM Ferrisburgh Central School Board Regular meeting in the FCS Gymnasium Monday, November 14 6:00 PM Vergennes Union High School Board ****CANCELED**** Thursday, November 17 7:00 PM Addison Central School Board Regular meeting in the ACS Conference Room Monday, November 21 6:00 PM Vergennes Union Elementary School Board Regular monthly meeting at VUES Library
ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD 1:45-2:30 PM ANWSD Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting at ANWSU Office 6:15 PM ANWSD Policy Subcommittee Meeting in the VUHS Library Monday, November 7 6:00-8:00 PM ANWSD Negotiations Subcommittee & ANW Teachers’ Association Meeting in the VUHS Library Tuesday, November 15 6:00-7:15 PM ANWSD Community Engagement Subcommittee Meeting at the Bixby Library Wednesday, November 30 6:00 PM Addison Northwest School District Board Meeting at the Vergennes Union Elementary School The purpose of each meeting is to transact regular business, including a review of correspondence, reports, approval of bills, and any other business proper to be brought before said meetings, unless otherwise specified.
On November 3, 2016, Allen & Helen Rathbun, 160 Notch Road, Bristol, VT 05443 filed application #9A0199-3 for a project generally described as extension of an existing earth extraction operation for five years until October 15, 2021. The project is located 160 Notch Road in Bristol, Vermont. The District #9 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 -- Minor Applications. The application and proposed permit are available for review on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “9A0199-3”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before November 23, 2016, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by November 23, 2016. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 3rd day of November, 2016.
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TOWN OF PANTON PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE PANTON TOWN HALL Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 6:30 PM Discussion Topic: Interim Bylaw Regarding Screening and Siting Requirements for Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Generation Plants located in the Town of Panton, Vermont 1. Authority; Implementation A. This interim Bylaw is enacted pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§ 2291(28), 4414(15), and 4415. B. In accordance with 24 V.S.A. §§ 2291(28)(A), 4414(15)(A) and 4415, this interim Bylaw is intended to be no more restrictive of ground-mounted solar electricity generation plants than the screening requirements governing new commercial development in Panton. C. The Panton Select Board is hereby designated as the municipal body to make recommendations to the Public Service Board applying this Bylaw to ground-mounted solar electricity generation plants. D. This interim Bylaw has been adopted by the Town of Panton due to the changes wrought by Act 56 of the Vermont Legislature in the 2015 session and to set forth a clear, written community standard regarding the aesthetics of ground mounted photovoltaic systems. Act 56 will require a careful re-writing of sections of the Town Plan and study of Panton’s role in the state’s development of ground-mounted photovoltaics as a renewable energy source. This interim Bylaw, adopted as an emergency measure, shall be in effect for two years from the date of its adoption by the Panton Select Board, or for such extended term as may be allowed by 24 V.S.A. § 4415, while the Panton Select Board and Planning Commission study the issue of ground mounted solar screening, siting, and setbacks in the Town. The Panton Select Board is adopting this interim Bylaw in order to protect the general welfare of Panton residents and land owners and to provide for orderly physical and economic growth within the Town. 2. Definitions 3. Screening Requirements 4. Set Backs 5. Decommissioning 6. Good Neighbor Policy 7. Waiver 8. Severability 9. Effective Date: This interim Bylaw shall become effective upon the affirmative vote of the majority of the Panton Select Board, subject to the notice and public hearing requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444. The geographic area affected by this proposed ordinance is the Town of Panton. The full text of the interim by-law is available at the Town Clerk’s office or on the town’s website at www.pantonvt.us. You may call Howard Hall, Selectboard Chair at 802-475-2333 with questions about the Interim By-law. 11/3, 11/7
Geoffrey W. Green, District Coordinator 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 879-5657 • geoffrey.green@vermont.gov
ADDISONINDEPENDENT.COM ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ HANNAFORD REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER WED. NOV 9, 2016 • 5 PM A208 MAIN CAMPUS AGENDA 5:00 Introduction of Board Members 5:03 Visitors Comments 5:08 Correspondence CONSENT AGENDA 5:10 1. Minutes of September 14, 2016 (No mt’g in Oct.) 2. Monthly Accounts Payable for October & November a. Adult Program b. Revolving c. Director’s Orders ACTION AGENDA 5:15 Policy 2.3 Financial Condition & Activities (Oct.) Monitoring Policy 2.5 Emergency Superintendent Succession (Oct.) Monitoring Policy 2.6 Asset Protection (Nov.) Monitoring 5:25 Act to Warn By-Laws Changes Statutory 5:30 Authorize Chair to sign MOU with VSBA Superintendent Search Policy 4.4.2 5:40 Authorize Chair to sign MOU with VSBA Policy 4.4.2 Facilitate Board Retreat Policy 4.8.1 5:50 Approve State Equipment Grant Purchase Statutory INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 6:00 Superintendent’s Report 6:05 Dean of Students Report 6:10 Adult Technical Education Report Facility Committee Report 6:15 Policy 4.1 Governing Style Board Evaluation
TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On the Adoption of an Ordinance to Regulate Commercial Activity on Public Property
The Middlebury Selectboard will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in the Large Conference Room of the Town Offices, 77 Main Street to take public testimony on the proposed Ordinance to Regulate Commercial Activity on Public Property. This Ordinance is intended to regulate commercial activity on publicly-owned property to protect the public safety and welfare. Under this ordinance, commercial activity includes, but is not limited, to street vending, peddling and displaying. Copies of the proposed Ordinance to Regulate Commercial Activity on Public Property may be obtained at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street or the Ilsley Library, 75 Main Street, during regular business hours, and on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-201 as early as possible. 11/7
(Continued from Page 23) amount of the basin it represents a fairly large source of phosphorus in some watersheds.” For most watersheds, including Otter Creek, the Vermont Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan requires a 5 percent reduction in phosphorus from forest lands. In the Missisquoi Bay and in the lake segment known as South Lake B (south of Addison County), the plan calls for 50 and 40 percent reductions, respectively, given the water quality concerns in those watersheds. Looking at other sectors in the Otter Creek watershed, Vermont implementation calls for an 80 percent reduction from what’s called “agricultural production areas” (barns and places where animals are concentrated), a 47 percent reduction from fields and pastures, a 40 percent reduction in streambank erosion and a 15 percent reduction from developed land. As stressed in a recent TMDL fact sheet from the Department of Environmental Conservation: “All sectors contribute to water quality degradation in Lake Champlain, and all sectors must be part of the solution. Plans to implement the Lake Champlain TMDL involve new and increased efforts from nearly every sector of society, including homeowners, developers, farmers, municipalities, and state government.” Reporter Gaen Murphree is reached at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.
TOWN OF WEYBRIDGE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing before the Weybridge Planning Commission will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM to pursue the following business. To review application submitted by Armond Brisson to Per Sec. 230 (E) of the Weybridge Subdivision Regulations a proposal to revise the approved plat for Application 16-17; specifically to vacate the 8-lot subdivision and all conditions attached to said approval dated 2/5/2005. The full application can be viewed at the Town Office during regular business hours. Jeff Olson, Chair Weybridge Planning Commission 10/31, 11/3, 7, 10
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Warren King (Continued from Page 14) to polish it. ” Anyone who knows Warren King and his contributions to local, state and national environmental causes realizes that he’s an outstanding choice for the award that will be presented to him on Thursday, Nov. 10, in Middlebury. The Ripton resident’s resume is replete with evidence of his dedication. As a sampling, King: • Has served on the Ripton Planning Commission since 1993, presiding as its chairman since 2002. • Created the Ripton Conservation Commission in 1994, serving as its chair since this past summer. • Started Ripton’s recycling program in 1990, serving as its coordinator ever since. • Served as a Moosalamoo Association board member from its inception through 2004. • Served as Ripton’s Green-Up Day coordinator since 1989 and its energy coordinator since 2008. • Served as an Otter Creek River Watch water quality monitor since 1996. • Conducted ruffed grouse and barred owl surveys for the U.S. Forest Service in Ripton and Goshen between 2000 and 2007. • Served as a board member of the Vermont Chapter of the Nature Conservancy from 1996 to 2003 and 2010 to 2014. • Has served as a plant conservation volunteer and rare plant monitor for the New England Wildflower Society since 2005. • Continues to lead nature walks for Audubon and the Vermont Nature Conservancy. King also participated on the Vermont Nature Conservancy Invasive Exotics SWAT Team, and had a brief career as a racecar driver, during which he won the 1961 Grand Prix of the Yukon, in Whitehorse in that Canadian province. Current OCAS board President Ron Payne called King the “heart and soul” of the organization. “I didn’t know who Warren was until I joined the board six years ago,” Payne said. “Meeting him and learning from him has probably been the best thing about joining. He’s a great educator. You’re always learning something from him.” King moved to Vermont in 1989, but his familiarity with the state goes back much further. He joined the staff at Camp Keewaydin off Lake Dunmore in 1962, where his future spouse, Barry (Schultz), was working as a nurse. They both would become big parts of Keewaydin’s Environmental Education Center, which has helped generations of Addison County kids learn about nature and all its wonders. Warren also organized and led — with the help of a Cree Indian guide — lengthy summer canoe trips from Lake Dunmore, into Quebec. “I was just a kid, and he had more faith in me than I had in myself,” he said of former Keewaydin Associate Director Abbott Fenn, who
authorized the canoe trips. Fifty-two years later, those Keewaydin canoe trips are still a hit among campers. Those who rubbed shoulders with King at Keewaydin’s education center or on one of the canoe trips received a complete tutorial on the flora and fauna of the region, as well as memories to last a lifetime. King has also made national contributions to environmental causes. He served as executive assistant of the Smithsonian’s Institution’s International Council for Bird Preservation from 1971-1976, and chaired the U.S. section of the council from 1976-1985. During that time, he was in charge of drafting a second edition in 1981 of the council’s Bird Red Data Book, which inventoried the world’s endangered bird species. His Smithsonian duties often took him far away from an office desk. “I started out with (the Smithsonian) working on a seabird ecology project in the tropical Pacific,” King recalled. “I didn’t have anything better to do with my life and thought, ‘This is going to be great.’ I went to a lot of islands you can’t get to. It was among the most memorable times of my life.” It at times meant stepping onto spits of land less than a mile long that nonetheless hosted hundreds of thousands of birds. King and his colleagues banded examples of the species they encountered. They’d creep up at night wearing head lamps to snag the birds, tag them, and release them. But he spent most of his time doing studies of birds at sea, which meant getting up on the bridge of a ship and making observations from dawn until dark, every day. He and his mates canvassed the waters around Hawaii, south to Phoenix Island and Christmas Island. “I’ve always been intrigued by rarity, especially with birds, but in the last 12 years, with plants,” King said. “I’ve worked as a plant
conservation volunteer, and have enjoyed that immensely. The nice thing for me is that you can do it in your own time and in your own community.” He has been tracking two rare species for the New England Wildflower Society. The first is a crop of Jacob’s Ladder, a plant that produces cup-shaped, lavender-colored or white flowers. King has found examples of Jacob’s Ladder growing in parts of Ripton, Lincoln and South Starksboro. The other rare species he is monitoring, in Salisbury, is Large Whorled Pagonia. It is an orchid, with yellowish-green flowers. King makes regular jaunts to check on the health and spread of his horticultural charges, and reports on their progress. He’s happy to be taking on environmental assignments in his own backyard. “As my life has moved on, I’ve gotten more and more local in my involvements,” King said. “When I started, it was the world. Year by year, the world has shrunk down to Vermont, then Addison County and, to a large extent, Ripton.” He gives credit to his colleagues on the OCAS board for being dedicated to their collective mission. “I’m terribly impressed with the Otter Creek Audubon board, as it is presently,” King said. “I have never been on a board that is as productive and so willing to agree to do things.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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