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Indepen ion of the Addison A Special publicat November 27, 2014

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 48

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

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68 Pages

Local  groups  join  to  help  homeless

Problems  mount  for  Bristol  F.D.

‘Sleep-­out’  planned;͞  new  screening  set

Report:  Building  is  almost  unusable

By  JOHN “It’ll  be  freez-­ FLOWERS ing,  but  only  for  one  A D D I S O N  night,�  said  14-­year-­ COUNTY  —  It  is  not  old  Saskia  Kiely,  a  unusual  for  people  to  Vergennes  Union  stop  at  Middlebury’s  High  School  student  Otter  Creek  Falls  and  By  JOHN  FLOWERS who  with  her  family  MIDDLEBURY  —  will  be  participating  linger  for  a  while  to  drink  in  its  scenic  There  will  again  be  a  in  the  sleep-­out.  “For  warming  shelter  to  help  me,  it  will  only  be  beauty.

But  on  Saturday,  the  homeless  this  winter,  for  one  night  and  I’ll  Dec.  6,  dozens  of  but  it  will  be  located  in  the  be  able  to  go  home  people  will  camp  Congregational  Church  in  the  morning.  overnight  at  the  falls  of  Middlebury’s  Charter  Many  other  people  House  on  North  Pleasant  won’t  be  able  to  do  during  what  prom-­ ises  to  be  very  cold  Street  instead  of  at  the  Me-­ that.� temperatures  with  no  morial  Baptist  Church.

The  sleep-­out  The  warming  shel-­ daylight  to  appreciate  is  but  one  strategy  the  natural  wonders  ter  was  developed  last  local  human  ser-­ 6HH 6KHOWHU 3DJH 13A) of  their  setting.  And  vice  agencies  are  that’s  quite  appropri-­ employing  to  end  ate,  as  the  communal  slumber  party  homelessness  in  Addison  County  will  be  anything  but  a  party;͞  it’s  a  amid  some  dismaying  trends.  Eliza-­ sleep-­out  aimed  at  bringing  attention  beth  Ready,  director  of  the  John  W.  to  homelessness  in  Addison  County  Graham  Emergency  Shelter  in  Ver-­ and  to  raise  money  for  those  looking  gennes,  noted  that: 6HH 6OHHS RXW 3DJH 13A) for  a  place  to  live.

Warming  shelter  gets  new  location

Bristol  votes  to  close  ODQGÂżOO DW HQG RI By  ZACH  DESPART BRISTOL  —  The  Bristol  select-­ board  on  Monday  voted  to  close  the  WRZQ ODQGÂżOO ZKHQ LWV FXUUHQW FHUWL-­ ÂżFDWLRQ H[SLUHV DW WKH HQG RI The  decision  came  after  what  Town  Administrator  Therese  Kirby  called  a  productive  meeting  between  town  and  state  Agency  of  Natural  5HVRXUFHV RIÂżFLDOV WR ÂżQG ZD\V WR IXQG WKH ODQGÂżOOÂśV FORVXUH “They  understand  the  plight  of  Bristol  residents  and  are  trying  to  help  us  avoid  bonding,  look  for  mon-­ H\ DQG ÂżQG DQ DOWHUQDWLYH ODQGÂżOO

cover,�  Kirby  said.

Bristol  is  one  of  two  active  unlined  ODQG¿OOV RSHUDWLQJ LQ 9HUPRQW 7KH ANR  in  August  cited  the  town  for,  among  other  things,  failing  to  save  HQRXJK PRQH\ WR FORVH LWV ODQG¿OO

9HUPRQWœV RWKHU XQOLQHG ODQG¿OO LQ 6DOLVEXU\ LV ¿QDQFLDOO\ VROYHQW To  date,  Bristol  has  saved  about  $576,000  of  about  $1.5  million  needed  to  close  its  dump  —  leaving  D KROH LW PXVW ¿OO %ULVWRO has  consistently  failed  to  meet  its  JRDOV WR FRQWULEXWH WR LWV RZQ ODQG¿OO closure  fund.  The  state  told  Bristol  it  should  be  saving  $61,000  annually,  EXW ODVW \HDU ODQG¿OO UHYHQXHV WRWDOHG MXVW The  town  hopes  to  lower  the  $1.5  million  closure  sum  by  closing  the  dump  in  2016  rather  than  2029  (the  reasoning  being  there  would  be  a  smaller  mound  of  trash  to  cover)  and  E\ ¿QGLQJ D FRYHULQJ PDWHULDO WKDW LV cheaper  than  clay,  which  is  typically  used.  Kirby  said  the  town  met  with  6HH /DQG¿OO 3DJH 17A)

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Stage  surprise  JADEN  RUSHTON,  BOTTOM,  Amanda  Kearns  and  Ivy  Doran  perform  on  the  Town  Hall  Theater  stage  during  last  Friday’s  performance  of  “The  Portrait  Project.�  The  young  actors  are  part  of  the  theater’s  Improviso  Company.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

By  ZACH  DESPART BRISTOL  —  Bristol  Fire  Chief  Brett  LaRose  gave  a  grim  appraisal  RI WKH WRZQ ¿UHKRXVHœV FRQGLWLRQ WR the  Bristol  selectboard  Monday  eve-­ ning.

LaRose  presented  a  10-­page  study  E\ :LOOLVWRQ ÂżUP &KLOGV (QJLQHHULQJ that  outlined  the  numerous  “This report shortcomings  makes it of  the  North  6WUHHW ÂżUH-­ reality, all house,  which  the issues was  built  in  we have 1897. had and “This  report  makes  it  reality,  currently all  the  issues  have. We’re we  have  had  dealing and  currently  with a have,â€?  LaRose  told  the  board.  building “We’re  dealing  that’s just with  a  building  unsafe.â€?

WKDWœV MXVW XQ-­ — Fire Chief safe.�

Brett LaRose The  town  continues  to  negotiate  with  the  Bristol  Recre-­ ation  Club  for  the  purchase  of  land  RQ ZKLFK WR EXLOG D QHZ ¿UH IDFLOLW\ Even  if  town  residents  were  to  ap-­ SURYH WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI D QHZ ¿UH-­ house  this  month,  it  would  be  about  two  years  for  a  new  facility  to  be  complete.  In  the  meantime,  Bristol’s  YROXQWHHU ¿UH¿JKWHUV DUH VWUXJJOLQJ to  make  do  with  their  current  facility  on  North  Street.

'XH WR VWUXFWXUDO GH¿FLHQFLHV WKH ¿UH GHSDUWPHQW FDQQRW SDUN WUXFNV in  the  building  nor  use  it  as  a  meet-­ ing  space  for  more  than  a  handful  of  people,  leading  LaRose  and  the  se-­ lectboard  to  question  whether  to  stop  using  it  entirely.

THE  REPORT The  report  notes  that  the  wood  frame  structure  was  built  to  house  (See  Firehouse,  Page  18A)

Winter  road  salt  more  costly  and  in  shorter  supply By  JOHN  FLOWERS ADDISON  COUNTY  —  A  dra-­ matic  spike  in  the  price  of  salt  has  some  Addison  County  public  works  RIÂżFLDOV YRZLQJ WR EH D ORW PRUH MXGL-­ cious  in  how  the  substance  is  applied  to  roads  this  winter. “People  are  going  to  experience Â

roads  that  are  not  as  clear  as  they  have  been  in  the  past,â€?  Middlebury  Direc-­ tor  of  Operations  Dan  Werner  said  of  the  consequences  of  a  23-­percent  hike  in  the  price  of  road  salt  since  last  winter.  Middlebury  and  other  munici-­ pal  custumers  of  Cargill  —  a  primary  vendor  of  the  ice  thawing  substance Â

—  saw  their  price  for  salt  escalate  from  $58.73  per  ton  last  winter  to  the  current  $72.18  per  ton. “The  mines  never  caught  up  from  the  demand  from  last  year,â€?  Werner  said  of  the  impact  of  last  year’s  hard  winter  on  salt.  Low  supply  means  higher  cost,  he  explained,  and  mines Â

are  paying  workers  overtime  to  re-­ plenish  reserves,  according  to  Werner.

0LGGOHEXU\ KDV EXGJHWHG IRU MXVW over  1,400  tons  of  salt  this  year  (that’s  $101,052  at  $72.18  per  ton).  That’s  around  300  tons  less  than  the  commu-­ nity  ended  up  purchasing  during  the  nasty  winter  of  2013-­2014.  As  usual, Â

Middlebury  piggy-­backed  its  salt  re-­ quest  onto  the  state  bid,  according  to  Werner.  “Once  that  goes  through  the  state  bid  process,  that’s  all  you’re  going  to  get,�  Werner  said.

As  a  result,  he  said  public  works  6HH 6DOW VKRUWDJH 3DJH 18A)

VUHS students run a fruitful food drive

By the way Here’s  something  to  be  thank-­ ful  for:  More  than  80  volunteers  gathered  at  the  Coca-­Cola  plant  on  Hercules  Drive  in  Colchester  recently  to  assemble  920  “Bliz-­ zard  Bagsâ€?  to  help  seniors  make  it  through  the  long  winter  months.  Each  year  CVAA  delivers  Blizzard  Bags  to  seniors  receiving  Meals  on  Wheels.  The  bags  contain  shelf-­ stable  meals  so  clients  can  eat  even  when  winter  snowstorms  or  some  other  emergency  curtails  access  to  food.  CVAA  staff  and  volunteers  are  delivering  Blizzard  Bags  in  Ad-­ dison,  Chittenden,  Franklin  and  Grand  Isle  counties.   Â

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY the  suggestion  of  the  VUHS  Student  VERGENNES  —  Thanks  to  the  ef-­ Council.  Smith  said  past  food  drive  fort  of  many  Vergennes  Union  High  efforts  at  the  school  had  fallen  short  School  students,  20  families  who  because  they  were  not  targeted. could  use  a  helping  hand  will  have  ³:LWKRXW DVNLQJ IRU VSHFLÂżF WKLQJV turkeys  on  their  table  this  Thurs-­ it’s  hard  to  have  a  food  drive,â€?  she  day,  and  more  than  a  dozen  of  those  said.  families  will  also  receive  all  the  trim-­ Council  members  brainstormed  mings. that  working  through  the  On  this  past  Friday,  VUHS  “We had high  school’s  roughly  two  The  Vermont  Fuel  Dealers  Asso-­ students  donated  a  dozen  a great dozen  morning  meetings  ciation  this  week  announced  that  its  complete  Thanksgiving  din-­ and  giving  them  each  a  goal  Split  the  Ticket  program  will  provide  ners,  plus  another  eight  tur-­ response.â€? of  collecting  a  full  meal  (See  By  the  way,  Page  17A) — Teresa would  be  more  productive.  keys  and  other  holiday  side  Smith dishes,  to  the  Vergennes  Each  meeting’s  stu-­ Community  Food  Shelf,  dent  members  were  asked  which  is  housed  in  the  Vergennes  to  donate  $7.50  put  toward  buying  Congregational  Church  on  South  Wa-­ a  15-­pound  turkey,  two  boxes  of  Obituaries  ................................ 6A ter  Street.

PDVKHG SRWDWRHV D ER[ RI VWXIÂżQJ &ODVVLÂżHGV  ......................... 5B-­8B The  VUHS  Student  Council,  which  WZR MDUV RI JUDY\ RQH SLHÂśV ZRUWK RI Service  Directory  .............. 6B-­7B organized  the  food  drive,  decided  the  ingredients,  a  bag  of  dinner  rolls,  two  Entertainment  ........................ 14A food  shelf  was  the  logical  way  to  get  cans  of  green  vegetables  and  a  butter-­ Community  Calendar  ...... 8A-­10A the  dinners  to  those  who  needed  them,  nut  squash.  Sports  ................................ 1B-­3B said  council  advisor  Teresa  Smith,  a  Participation  was  not  universal,  but  VUHS  math  teacher. most  meetings  stepped  up  —  possibly  “We  know  they  get  hit  really  hard  responding  also  to  a  council  incen-­ 7+( 9(5*(11(6 81,21 +LJK 6FKRRO 6WXGHQW &RXQFLO RUJDQL]HG D IRRG GULYH WKDW FROOHFWHG IXOO for  Thanksgiving  items,â€?  Smith  said.  tive  of  free  ice  cream  for  members  of  Thanksgiving  meals  and  additional  turkeys  for  distribution  to  area  families  through  the  Vergennes  Com-­ Collection  was  done  through  the  morning  meetings  that  provided  com-­ munity  Food  Shelf.

Photo  by  Kristine  Kirkaldy school’s  morning  meetings,  also  at  6HH )RRGVKHOI 3DJH 18A)

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PAGE  2A  —  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  27,  2014

Panton  to  vote  on  truck,  fund

Landing  zone GEESE  GLIDE  IN  for  a  landing  near  fellow  geese  already  feeding  in  the  Dead  Creek  Wildlife  Management  Area  in  Addison  last  week.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Local  couple  brings  energy  to  ‘MUD  Talks’ Series  to  touch  on  diverse  subjects By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  Andy  and  Lisa  Mitchell  are  a  creative  couple  who  know  how  to  put  on  a  show.  But  until  lately,  their  homespun  series  of  special  events  have  been  by  invita-­ tion  only  and  at  venues  kept  under  close  wraps.

That’s  going  to  change  on  Sun-­ day,  Nov.  30,  at  Middlebury’s  Town  Hall  Theater,  when  the  Mitchells  in-­ WURGXFH WKH ÂżUVW RI IRXU HYHQWV WKLV year  as  part  what  they  are  calling  “Middlebury  Underground  Discus-­ sion  (MUD)  Talks.â€?  These  interac-­ WLYH IDPLO\ IULHQGO\ YLGHR ÂżOOHG shows  are  designed  to  educate  with  a  good  pinch  of  showmanship,  they  said  during  an  interview  at  the  Inde-­ pendent. “We  want  people  to  have  fun,  to  be  able  to  think  about  a  topic  in  a  different  way,â€?  said  Lisa,  who  de-­ scribed  the  MUD  Talks  as  a  “mash  up  of  ‘TED  Talks’  and  ‘Inside  the  Actors  Studio’  with  the  feel  of  a  community  party.â€?  7(' LV D QRQSURÂżW GHYRWHG WR spreading  ideas,  usually  in  the  form  of  short  talks  (18  minutes  or  less)  that  can  be  found  online  at  ted.com.  “Inside  the  Actors  Studioâ€?  is  a  Bra-­ vo  channel  television  show  in  which  host  James  Lipton  interviews  lumi-­ naries  in  the  entertainment  industry.

Lisa  Mitchell  is  a  freelance  event  producer  and  communications  con-­ sultant.  She  has  produced  interactive  culinary  events  for  Gourmet  maga-­ zine  and  Bon  AppÊtit,  among  others.

Andy  Mitchell  is  an  Emmy  $ZDUG ZLQQLQJ ZLOGOLIH ¿OPPDNHU for  National  Geographic,  for  which  he  continues  to  do  around  75  percent  of  his  current  work.  He  is  a  1996  graduate  of  Middlebury  College.

The  couple  has  lived  in  Middle-­ bury  for  the  past  decade.  They  have  two  young  sons,  one  of  whom  at-­ tends  the  Bridge  School  in  Middle-­ bury.  Lisa  Mitchell  is  a  member  of  the  Bridge  School’s  board  of  direc-­ tors  and  was  instrumental  in  get-­ WLQJ WKDW QRQSURÂżW WR FR VSRQVRU WKH MUD  Talks.  The  school  will  receive Â

dinner  party,  with  food,  wine,  chefs,  discussion  —  and  perhaps  even  a  little  friendly  competition. ‡ $ZDUG ZLQQLQJ ÂżOPPDN-­ ers  Banker  White  and  Anna  Fitch.  :KLWHÂśV YHU\ VXFFHVVIXO ÂżOP Âł7KH Refugee  All  Stars  of  Sierra  Leone,â€?  follows  a  band  comprised  of  refu-­ JHHV ZKR Ă€HG WKHLU KRPH GXULQJ 6L-­ erra  Leone’s  civil  war.  Five  albums  later  the  band  still  tours  the  world.  White  and  Fitch’s  latest  collabora-­ tion,  “The  Genius  of  Marian,â€?  is  a  feature  documentary  about  White’s  mother’s  struggle  with  Alzheimer’s.  They’re  currently  using  their  West  African  contacts  to  uncover  the  re-­ ality  of  the  Ebola  epidemic. ‡ $ IRUWKFRPLQJ GRFXPHQWDU\ ÂżOP E\ (ULQ 'DYLV DERXW WKH QD-­ ture  of  play,  risk  and  hazard  set  in  “The  Land,â€?  an  “adventureâ€?  play-­ ground  in  Wales.  At  The  Land,  chil-­ GUHQ FOLPE WUHHV OLJKW ÂżUHV DQG XVH hammers  and  nails  in  a  play-­space  rooted  in  the  belief  that  kids  are  em-­ powered  when  they  learn  to  manage  risks  on  their  own.  Davis  is  an  artist,  ¿OPPDNHU UDGLR SURGXFHU DQG HGX-­ cator  who  teaches  courses  in  radio  documentary  at  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.

Dates  for  those  talks  haven’t  yet  been  nailed  down.  For  more  infor-­ mation  about  the  series,  log  on  to  mudtalks.org.

The  Mitchells  are  already  think-­ ing  ahead  to  future  MUD  Talks  top-­ ics.  For  example,  they  like  the  idea  of  assembling  in  one  place  a  vari-­ ety  of  food  trucks  to  give  people  a  sampling  of  different  cuisines.  They  stressed  that  MUD  Talks  won’t  al-­ ways  be  held  at  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  venue  will  change  depending  on  the  nature  of  the  event.  They  will  ¿OP DQG FDWDORJXH HDFK 08' 7DONV presentation.

Asked  what  she  hopes  MUD  Talks  attendees  get  from  their  ex-­ perience,  Lisa  said,  “I  want  them  to  have  a  good  time,  and  perhaps  think  of  a  topic  in  a  different  way.�

Doors  at  the  THT  will  open  at  6  p.m.  for  the  debut  MUD  Talks  offer-­ LISA,  LEFT,  AND  Andy  Mitchell  have  organized  the  Middlebury  Underground  Discussion  (MUD)  Talks,  a  ing  of  “Sharks!�  The  program  will  series  of  four  educational  and  entertaining  presentations  that  will  debut  at  Middlebury’s  Town  Hall  Theater  on  begin  at  7  p.m.

6XQGD\ 1RY 7KH ÂżUVW WDON ZLOO IRFXV RQ VKDUNV Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell johnf@addisonindependent.com. all  proceeds  (after  expenses)  from  sions  of  the  Mitchells’  soirees.  One  the  series. of  the  pop-­ups  was  a  meal  prepared  Andy  explained  that  the  genesis  by  a  “phantom  chef,â€?  Matt  Sargent  of  MUD  Talks  is  linked  to  what  he  RI :DLWVÂżHOG $URXQG SHRSOH DW-­ called  a  “creative  revolu-­ tended  that  meal.  There  tionâ€?  taking  place  in  the  was  also  a  casino  night  Middlebury  area  right  “We want and  a  “middle-­aged  now.  He  noted  a  younger  people to rave.â€? generation  of  area  resi-­ have fun, to Now  Lisa  and  Andy  dents  —  some  of  them  be able to want  to  expand  their  idea  telecommuters  —  who  are  to  go  beyond  the  50  or  60  keen  on  devising  and  at-­ think about people  who’ve  been  en-­ a topic in tending  artistic  events.

MR\LQJ WKH SRS XSV “There  are  people  doing  a different “We  wanted  to  do  one  all  sorts  of  great  stuff  and  for  the  entire  commu-­ way.� we  started  doing  small,  nity,�  Andy  said.  “And  private  events  that  were  — Lisa Mitchell Town  Hall  Theater  is  the  really  outside  of  the  box,�  perfect  place  for  it.�

Andy  said.

In  MUD  Talks,  the  Mitchells  will  These  were  pop-­up  events,  held  at  work  to  assemble  top  talent  to  speak  rented  space  in  downtown  Middle-­ RQ D YDULHW\ RI VXEMHFWV 7KH\ HQYL-­ bury.  Attendees  would  receive  a  de-­ sion  an  annual  series  featuring  four  liberately  cryptic  invitation  specify-­ SUHVHQWDWLRQV SHU \HDU 7KH ÂżUVW ing  a  time,  date  and  location.  There  year  of  MUD  Talks  will  debut  with  was  an  element  of  surprise  to  the  “Sharks!â€?  which  promises  to  bring  food  and/or  entertainment  dimen-­ spectators  face-­to-­face  with  the Â

ocean’s  most  fearsome  predators.  Appropriately,  the  “Sharks!â€?  panel  will  feature  Andy  Mitchell  and  Andy  Casagrande  IV.  With  four  Emmys  and  more  than  200  credits  between  them,  the  two  Andys  have  traveled  to  nearly  every  corner  of  the  globe  and  ¿OPHG DOO RYHU ÂżYH FRQWLQHQWV DQG every  ocean.  Their  talk  will  feature  humorous  stories,  harrowing  foot-­ age,  and  audience  participation.  That  participation  will  include  some  trivia  questions,  props  and  refreshments.  Brandon  artist  Rebecca  Zelis  will  be  SUHVHQWLQJ VRPH VKDUN UHODWHG MHZ-­ elry  for  the  occasion.

This  year’s  other  three  install-­ ments  of  MUD  Talks  will  deal  with: ‡ 7KH EXUJHRQLQJ ORFDOYRUH PRYH-­ ment.  Given  her  food  background,  Lisa  Mitchell  will  play  a  lead  role  in  this  event  that  will  include  a  panel  of  Vermont  farmers,  food  produc-­ ers,  chefs  and  health  professionals.  It  will  also  feature  a  community-­sized Â

Three  women  charged  with  sheltering  Bristol  runaway By  ZACH  DESPART BRISTOL  —  Bristol  police  on  Nov.  22  arrested  three  Hinesburg  women  on  suspicion  of  helping  a  runaway  Bristol  youth  hide  from Â

police.

Police  cited  Manuela  Mauss,  32;Íž  Tina  Miller,  38;Íž  and  Michelle  Granger,  42,  for  unlawful  shel-­ tering.  Authorities  allege  the  trio Â

helped  17-­year-­old  Shawn  Lussier,  who  went  missing  Nov.  11  from  Bristol,  hide  for  11  days.

According  to  police,  Lussier  had  been  in  the  custody  of  the  Depart-­

ment  of  Children  and  Families  mother,  and  her  friends  Miller  and  when  he  vanished  on  the  afternoon  Granger. of  Nov.  11.  Police  said  they  learned  Bristol  Police  Chief  Kevin  Gibbs  that  he  was  living  in  Hinesburg  VDLG WKDW RI¿FHUV DFWLQJ RQ D WLS at  the  residences  of  Mauss,  his  (See  Runaway,  Page  3A)

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY PANTON  —  The  Panton  select-­ board  is  asking  residents  to  approve  a  truck  loan  for  $121,012  at  a  Dec.  17  special  meeting,  but  at  the  same  time  the  board  is  making  plans  for  two  long-­term  funds  that  its  members  hope  will  avoid  such  meetings  in  the  future.

If  residents  say  yes  to  the  truck  at  a  Panton  Town  Hall  meeting  set  to  be-­ gin  at  6  p.m.  that  Wednesday,  the  town  will  get  a  new,  fully  equipped  tandem  plow  vehicle,  said  board  chairman  John  Viskup  last  week.

That  price  includes  what  he  called  a  good  discount  and  the  trade-­in  value  for  the  town’s  2006  truck.  The  board  also  hopes  the  purchase  will  have  lit-­ tle  or  no  impact  on  the  town’s  tax  rate  IRU WKH ÂżUVW WZR \HDUV RI D ÂżYH \HDU note  because  of  a  surplus  from  the  ¿VFDO \HDU DQG D SURMHFWHG surplus  from  the  current  year.  Viskup  said  if  voters  agree  on  Dec.  17,  the  surplus  from  the  past  year  can  EH XVHG WR PDNH WKH ÂżUVW \HDUÂśV SD\-­ ment  of  $20,192,  and  the  board  hopes  WR XVH WKH SURMHFWHG VXUSOXV WR WDNH care  of  year  two.  “Hopefully  we  won’t  feel  a  tax  im-­ pact,  because  there  is  also  an  undeter-­ mined  amount  of  surplus  this  year,â€?  Viskup  said.  “Actually,  the  surplus  we  have  is  quite  substantial.â€?

Board  members  also  hope  that  the  surplus  from  the  current  budget  will  be  large  enough  to  start  the  town’s  ¿UVW FRQWLQJHQF\ IXQG VRPHWKLQJ town  auditors  have  recommended.  “We  have  not  had  a  rainy  day  fund,â€?  he  said.  “And  the  auditors  have  come  in  and  said  we  needed  a  rainy  day  fund  of  at  least  5  percent  of  our  budget,  and  we  decided  it  would  be  better  to  have  it  at  7  percent.  We’re  conservative,  and  we’re  trying  to  get  WKLV WRZQ RQ D JRRG ÂżQDQFLDO EDVLV planning  for  large  expenditures  and  QRW MXVW JRLQJ E\ WKH VHDW RI RXU SDQWV all  the  time.  We’re  trying  to  do  some  long-­range  planning.â€?

That  fund  could  help  in  circum-­ stances  such  as  this  year,  when  after  voters  approved  the  selectboard’s  budget  proposal  the  town’s  tandem  truck  —  now  past  its  warranty  —  be-­ gan  developing  costly  maintenance  problems. “It’s  looking  for  some  money,�  Viskup  said.  The  board  and  highway  foreman  Rick  Cloutier  researched  options,  and  Viskup  said  they  learned  that  an  eight-­ year  ownership  period  is  best  —  it  was  time  to  trade. “It’s  eight  years  old,  and  that  seems  to  be  from  various  people  we’ve  re-­ searched  this  with  the  opportune  time  to  get  rid  of  these  trucks,�  he  said.

As  well  as  the  overall  contingency  fund  in  the  selectboard  budget,  the  town  also  plans  to  create  a  capital  fund  within  the  highway  budget  based  on  depreciation  of  all  town  equipment  with  a  value  over  $5,000,  including  a  front-­end  loader,  a  grader,  tractors,  mowers  and  trucks. “We’re  going  to  get  depreciation  VFKHGXOHV IRU DOO WKH PDMRU SLHFHV RI equipment  in  town,�  Viskup  said.  “And  be  able  to  plan  in  the  future  and  not  be  surprised  and  have  to  come  up  with  funds  unexpectedly.�

But  in  the  meantime,  the  board  de-­ cided  residents  should  decide  on  Dec.  17  whether  to  buy  the  truck  and  to  apply  part  of  this  past  year’s  surplus  WRZDUG WKH ÂżUVW SD\PHQW “It  wasn’t  budgeted.  We  hadn’t  planned  for  it,  and  it’s  $121,000  we’re  asking  for  over  time,â€?  Viskup  said.  “I’m  not  sure  which  rule  applies  here,  but  we  felt  we  had  to  go  to  the  voters.â€?

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Carpeted GOLDEN  LEAVES  COVER  the  lawn  below  Mead  Chapel  on  the  Middlebury  College  campus  recently.

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(Continued  from  Page  2A) went  to  the  homes  of  Miller,  Mauss  and  Granger  around  Nov.  15  to  look  for  Lussier.  Gibbs  said  the  women  told  police  that  Lussier  was  not  there,  but  was  well  and  that  po-­ lice  did  not  need  to  be  searching  for  him.

Authorities  said  they  received  a  tip  Nov.  22  that  Lussier  was  at  Granger’s  home.  Police  from  Hinesburg  and  Bristol  went  to  the  home,  and  said  they  found  Lussier  when  he  was  returning  from  Mill-­ er’s  home  with  his  mother’s.

Gibbs  said  that  DCF  asked  Chit-­ tenden  County  prosecutors  to  bring  charges  “The DCF’s against  the  concern women  to  de-­ ter  others  from  is that helping  run-­ too often, aways. people  “The  DCF’s  concern  is  that  who too  often,  peo-­ harbor ple  who  harbor  runaways runaways  are  not  charged,�  are not Gibbs  said. charged.�  Police  re-­ — Bristol turned  the  boy  Police Chief to  the  custody  of  Kevin Gibbs the  Department  of  Children  and  Families.  Mauss  was  jailed  at  the  Chittenden  County  Correctional  Center  without  bail  for  violating  the  court  conditions  that  she  not  have  contact  with  her  son.  Accord-­ ing  to  court  records,  Mauss  has  one  prior  conviction  in  Addison  Coun-­ ty,  for  simple  assault  in  2013.

According  to  Title  13  of  the  Ver-­ mont  Statutes,  a  person  convicted  IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH RI VKHOWHULQJ D runaway  child  could  face  up  to  30  GD\V LQ MDLO DQG D ¿QH Because  the  alleged  crimes  were  committed  in  Hinesburg,  the  three  women  were  due  to  be  arraigned  this  week  in  Chittenden  County  Superior  Court,  criminal  division,  in  Burlington.

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Middlebury  College  to  sell  homes  at  discount Program  aims  to  help  house  faculty By  ZACH  DESPART MIDDLEBURY  —  Middlebury  College  this  month  announced  a  plan  to  sell  a  number  of  residential  homes  it  owns  to  faculty  at  a  discounted  rate,  while  real  estate  professionals  disagree  over  whether  the  prospec-­ tive  sales  could  depress  home  values  in  town.

The  college  said  the  initiative  is  part  of  an  effort  to  help  new  faculty  PHPEHUV ¿QG VXLWDEOH DIIRUGDEOH housing  close  to  campus.  Presently,  the  college  rents  out  the  houses  to  faculty.

Patrick  Norton,  the  college’s  vice  SUHVLGHQW IRU ¿QDQFH DQG WUHDVXUHU said  in  an  email  to  faculty  Nov.  4  that  six  houses  would  be  put  up  for  sale  IRU WKH ¿UVW SKDVH RI WKH SURJUDP The  homes  will  be  discounted  by  15  percent  of  their  market  value,  and  are  THIS  MIDDLEBURY  HOUSE  is  one  of  six  Middlebury  College-­owned  properties  that  the  college  will  offer  to  located  in  Chipman  Park  and  Mur-­ sell  to  faculty  members.  The  college  owns  70  houses  in  and  around  Middlebury  and  may  put  more  up  for  sale  dock  Court  and  on  South  Street.

LQ WKH IXWXUH WR KHOS IDFXOW\ PHPEHUV PRUH HDVLO\ ÂżQG DGHTXDWH KRXVLQJ QHDU FDPSXV Right  now,  only  tenured  profes-­ Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell sors,  tenure-­track  faculty  who  have  SDVVHG WKHLU ÂżUVW UHYLHZ DQG DWKOHWLF home  prices  will  become  part  of  what  said  he  wouldn’t  use  such  sales  as  properties  existed. faculty  with  the  rank  of  associate  in  appraisers  use  to  evaluate  the  value  comparables  because  they  would  not  “They’re  recognized  as  discount-­ physical  education  are  eligible  to  of  homes  in  Middlebury,  especially  be  arm’s-­length  transactions,  mean-­ ed  and  don’t  affect  true  market  val-­ buy  the  homes.  If  that  group  does  not  over  time  if  the  college  sells  more  ing  that  the  parties  are  not  indepen-­ ue,â€?  Benton  said. purchase  all  six  properties,  the  col-­ properties  in  the  future.  Buyers,  she  dent  of  one  other  and  thus  have  an  lege  will  open  up  eligibility  to  other  said,  could  also  point  to  the  lower  incentive  to  strike  a  bargain. sales  in  negotiating  with  sellers.  faculty  and  staff. “When  those  homes  go  through  “They’re  selling  below  market  val-­ sales  analysis,  I  would  just  throw  Faculty  who  currently  rent  from  WKH FROOHJH ZLOO EH JLYHQ ÂżUVW SULRU-­ ue,  so  these  will  be  the  new  compara-­ them  out  because  they’re  not  at  arm’s  bles,â€?  Foster  said.  “It’s  length,â€?  Benton  said. ity,  and  any  eligible  going  to  bring  down  faculty  interested  in  a  He  added  that  if  the  properties  values  of  what  apprais-­ are  in  the  same  neighborhood,  an  property  must  submit  a  “When those ers  will  be  able  to  say  is  appraiser  might  want  to  compare  a  letter  to  the  school  by  homes go the  value  of  properties  property  sold  at  fair  market  value  Dec.  1. in  Middlebury.â€?

Bill  Burger,  the  col-­ through sales with  a  sale  not  at  arm’s  length,  but  &ROOHJH RI¿FLDOV DQG a  responsible  appraiser  would  note  lege’s  vice  president  analysis, I a  local  appraiser  do  not  why  a  price  discrepancy  between  the  for  communications  would just agree,  however.  and  marketing,  said  Burger  said  the  col-­ the  success  of  these  throw them Back, left to right: lege  does  not  believe  initial  sales  will  deter-­ out because Wendy Beane, RDH; Jessica that  selling  the  homes  mine  how  many  more  McDonough, Dental Assistant; they’re not at at  a  discount  will  low-­ houses  the  college  Dr. John Viskup; Melissa Streeter, RDH; will  put  up  for  sale  in  arm’s length.� er  property  values  in  Lisa Myers, Office Manager.

We appreciate the  future.  The  school  — Bill Benton Middlebury  because  Front, left to right: your business. it  retains  the  right  of  owns  about  70  homes  Amber Dietrich, Dental Assistant; Dr. ¿UVW UHIXVDO RYHU IXWXUH in  and  around  Middle-­ Brian Saltzman; Jessica Bilodeau, RDH. bury,  and  is  the  largest  property  own-­ sales.  This  means  that  should  a  facul-­ ty  member  want  to  sell  it,  the  college  er  in  town.

Always accepting new patients The  sales  will  also  not  affect  the  can  prevent  the  home  from  going  to  & emergencies.

New Haven, VT town’s  tax  revenue.  The  homes,  as  the  open  market  at  a  discounted  rate.

Chris, Dianne & “There’s  a  formula  around  the  re-­ non-­educational  facilities,  are  pres-­ Chelsea Bingham ently  taxed  as  any  other  private  home  purchase  agreement  so  that  it  doesn’t  in  Middlebury,  so  the  tax  designa-­ affect  the  open  real  estate  market,�  453-7751 tion  would  not  change  if  ownership  Burger  said. sweetcorn@gmavt.net changes  from  the  college  to  faculty.

Vergennes  real  estate  appraiser  Longtime  Middlebury  real  estate  Bill  Benton,  also  Middlebury’s  town  broker  Nancy  Foster,  co-­owner  of  assessor,  said  he  does  not  believe  the  Re/Max  Champlain  Valley  Proper-­ college  discount  sales  would  affect  ties  in  Middlebury,  said  she  is  con-­ property  values. cerned  that  by  selling  the  homes  at  He  said  appraisers  do  not  compare  a  discount  Middlebury  College  will  homes  sold  at  fair  market  value  to  homes  sold  with  special  accommo-­ depress  home  values. t $0635 453&&5 t .*%%-&#63: 75 news@addisonindependent.com Foster  said  that  the  discounted  dations,  such  as  a  discount.  Benton Â

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How  do  we  grow  if  our political  leadership  balks?

Art  Woolf,  the  oft-­cited  University  of  Vermont  economics  professor,  last  week  explained  the  source  of  Vermont’s  economic  GLI¿FXOWLHV WR WKH DQQXDO JDWKHULQJ RI WKH )UDQNOLQ &RXQW\ ,QGXV-­ trial  Development  Corp.  It  was  not  lengthy.  Nor  was  it  compli-­ cated.  The  prevailing  leadership  in  Vermont,  he  said,  doesn’t  like  growth.

There  are  complicating  factors.  We’re  small.  We’re  geographi-­ cally  isolated.  We  don’t  have  a  hospitable  climate  and  we’re  old  DQG JURZLQJ ROGHU (YHQ D SUR JURZWK PRYHPHQW ZRXOG ¿QG Vermont  tough  sledding.

But  that  pro-­growth  sentiment  doesn’t  exist  and  when  the  con-­ versation  is  continually  focused  on  issues  that  treat  growth  as  the  problem,  the  perception  of  Vermont  being  anti-­growth  becomes  ensconced.

3ROLWLFDOO\ WKDWœV ZRUNHG LQ 9HUPRQW IRU WKH EHWWHU SDUW RI D generation.  There  is  a  question  as  to  how  much  longer  that  can  be  allowed.

The  people  most  affected  by  a  no-­growth  mentality  are  the  low  and  middle  income.  This  is  where  the  wage  stagnation  hits  hard-­ est.  This  is  the  cohort  that  sees  little  hope  and,  particularly  among  the  young,  this  is  the  group  that  is  spending  more  than  it  saves.

The  only  way  their  fortunes  can  be  improved  is  through  strong  economic  growth.

As  Mr.  Woolf  explains,  we  have  a  political  class  in  Vermont  that  recoils  at  the  thought.  We  are  constantly  being  told  that  the  wealth  exists,  that  it  just  needs  to  be  distributed  more  fairly.

But  the  wealth  doesn’t  exist  at  the  level  necessary  to  fund  their  YDULRXV REMHFWLYHV 7KHUH DUH RQO\ LQFRPH WD[ ¿OHUV LQ 9HU-­ mont  who  earn  in  excess  of  $200,000  annually.  We  already  have  a  tax  system  that  is  judged  to  be  more  progressive  than  most.  There  isn’t  enough  blood  to  be  squeezed  from  these  stones.

Our  leaders  should  focus  their  attention  to  what  happened  on  Nov.  4,  not  only  in  Vermont,  but  in  Washington,  D.C.,  and  in  the  state  capitols  across  the  nation.

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Both  the  U.S.  Senate  and  House  are  controlled  by  the  Republi-­ FDQV ,W FDQ EH DUJXHG WKDW &RQJUHVV PD\ ÀLS EDFN LQ WZR \HDUV but  that’s  a  long  shot.  No  one,  however,  expects  the  Republi-­ cans  to  lose  their  grip  on  the  nation’s  legislatures.  And  that’s  the  place  from  which  the  next  generation  of  political  leadership  will  emerge.  This  group  also  has,  as  its  primary  focus,  the  need  to  grow.  That’s  its  path  to  continued  power;͞  that’s  how  it  sends  its  political  roots  into  the  middle  class.

Can  Vermont  operate  in  isolation?  Can  it  continue  to  operate  as  if  the  other  states  don’t  exist?

Not  well.  3HRSOH DUH PRUH PRELOH WKDQ WKH\ KDYH HYHU EHHQ 7KRVH PRVW capable  will  seek  their  fortunes  where  the  opportunities  exist.  If,  as  Mr.  Woolf  suggests,  those  who  lead  us  bristle  at  the  thought  of  growth,  then  how  is  it  that  we  put  in  place  policies  that  encourage  (or  at  the  very  least  don’t  discourage)  growth?

Consider  two  initiatives  that  are  already  in  play  for  the  upcom-­ ing  legislative  session:  The  $2  billion  payment  proposal  for  the  governor’s  single-­payer  health  care  plan,  and  the  proposal  to  shift  the  property  tax  burden  from  the  homeowner  to  businesses  and/or  to  the  income  tax.

We  must  compete  with  other  states  for  the  same  growth  poten-­ tials.  How  do  our  policy  considerations  match  against  those  from  other  states?

That’s  the  sort  of  political  and  economic  reality  Mr.  Woolf  sug-­ gests  is  in  play.

Emerson  Lynn St.  Albans  Messenger

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Parallel  and  perpendicular A  WHITE  FENCE  stands  in  front  of  a  white  clapboard  structure  in  Weybridge  Monday  afternoon.

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By Trent Rachel  Ray  Hopkins,  in  England.  She  Campbell asked  for  advice  with  the  big  meal.  “Dear  Mum,â€?  she  wrote,  “the  men  of  the  colony  have  proposed  a  big  ‘Thanksgiving’  meal  for  the  coming  fall.  They,  of  course,  expect  the  womenfolk,  though  we  be  few  in  number  (did  I  mention  only  four  of  us  are  still  around),  to  take  care  of  all  the  cooking.  No  doubt  after  which  we  will  also  do  all  the  cleaning.  What  is  their  problem?  You  thinketh  they  could  lift  a  broom  every  once  in  a  while.  That  Myles  Standish  is  the  worst  of  them.  He  sits  around  on  his  arse  all  day  doing  nothing,  but  when  I  ask  him  for  a  little  help  he  rolls  his  eyes  to  ye  heavens  and  says  he  has  something  important  to  do.  What  a  jerk!  So  much  for  the  ‘New’  World.  Anywho,  could  \RX VHQG DORQJ \RXU UHFLSH IRU FKHVWQXW VWXIÂżQJ" $OVR DQ\ LGHDV IRU ZKDW , FDQ GR ZLWK FRUQ" 3OHDVH UHVSRQG TXLFNO\ as  I  feel  as  though  I  have  begun  to  freaketh  out.â€?

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Not  only  did  Elizabeth  Hopkins  in-­ vent  the  Thanksgiving  hotline,  she  also  inspired  the  phrase  “the  way  to  a  man’s  heart  is  through  his  stomach.�

Another  modern  tradition  invented  back  in  1621  is  the  Thanksgiving  Day  professional  football  game.  I  know  what  you  are  saying,  “Football  wasn’t  invented  until  the  late  1880s.â€?  And  ³7KH ÂżUVW SURIHVVLRQDO IRRWEDOO JDPH SOD\HG RQ 7KDQNV-­ JLYLQJ GLGQÂśW KDSSHQ XQWLO ´ $OVR Âł7KH 'HWURLW /LRQV didn’t  exist  in  1621.  There  wasn’t  even  a  Detroit!â€?  OK,  simmer  down.  Reserve  judgment  until  after  you  read  the  IROORZLQJ GLDU\ HQWU\ E\ 3LOJULP :DOWHU &DPS On  Thanksgiving  night,  1621,  Camp  wrote,  “Dear  Di-­ ary,  today  we  celebrated  what  we  called  Thanksgiving.  It  was  off  the  hand-­forged  hook.  I  predict  it  will  be  a  big  deal  for  years  to  come.  The  meal  was  mostly  delicious  (don’t  DVN DERXW WKH FKHVWQXW VWXIÂżQJ DQG DIWHUZDUGV ZKLOH WKH ZRPHQIRON FOHDQHG ZH UHWUHDWHG WR DQ RSHQ ÂżHOG WR UH-­ lax  and  stretch  out  in  the  prone  position.  Our  bellies  were  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

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For  the  third  time  in  12  years,  Vermont’s  Legislature  will  elect  the  governor  in  January,  because  no  candidate  received  more  than  50  percent  of  the  vote  on  Election  Day.  Vermont  is  the  only  state  in  the  nation  where  the  Legislature  can  elect  the  governor.  This  provision  has  been  in  the  Vermont  Constitution  for  over  200  years.

9HUPRQWœV ¿UVW FRQVWLWXWLRQ ZDV ZULWWHQ LQ when  representatives  of  Vermont  declared  themselves  an  independent  republic.  At  that  time,  many  Americans  distrusted  VWURQJ H[HFXWLYH RI¿FHKROGHUV 3R-­ litical  parties  had  not  yet  developed,  and  powerful  legislatures  were  seen  as  a  check  on  executive  tyranny.

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To  alleviate  this  problem,  some  states  have  requirements  for  runoff  elections.  If  no  candidate  receives  D VSHFL¿HG SHUFHQWDJH RI WKH YRWH there  will  be  a  runoff  election  a  few  weeks  later  between  the  top  two  ¿QLVKHUV LQ WKH *HQHUDO (OHFWLRQ For  example,  Louisiana  will  have  a  runoff  election  for  U.S.  Senate  in  early  December  because  neither  Democratic  Sen.  Mary  Landrieu  nor  Republican  Bill  Cassidy  received  50  per-­ cent  of  the  vote  on  Nov.  4.

Another  alternative  is  ranked-­choice,  or  instant  run-­ off,  voting.  Under  this  system,  voters  rank-­order  candi-­ dates  when  they  mark  their  ballots.  If  no  candidate  has  D PDMRULW\ RI WKH ¿UVW SODFH YRWHV VHFRQG FKRLFHV DUH reallocated  until  someone  clears  the  50  percent  thresh-­ old.  Burlington  used  the  instant  runoff  system  for  may-­ RUDO HOHFWLRQV LQ DQG %XUOLQJWRQœV YRWHUV repealed  instant  runoff  voting  in  2010,  because  of  dis-­ VDWLVIDFWLRQ ZLWK WKH HOHFWLRQ UHVXOWV ZKHQ 3UR-­ (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

Some  are  trying  to  change  the  discussion  from  what  we  think  of  ZKDW 0U *UXEHU KDV VDLG YV ZKDW he  is  doing.  Vermont  Democrat  Rep.  Browning  has  been  championing  WKH OHDG WR KDYH *RY 6KXPOLQ VKRZ Vermonters  the  plan  of  how  we’re  to  pay  for  single  payer  health  insur-­ ance.  On  the  topic  of  Medicare,  Ver-­ PRQW 'HPRFUDW 6HQ 3HWHU *DOEUDLWK posted  this  on  VTDigger.org:  “Actu-­ ally,  there  is  truth  to  the  assertion  that  single  payer  advocates  wanted  Vermont  to  take  over  Medicare.  This  year,  I  introduced  S.  252,  the  RQO\ VLQJOH SD\HU ÂżQDQFLQJ SODQ \HW put  forward.  My  bill  would  have  ex-­ empted  Medicare  recipients,  federal  employees  and  military  from  the  single  payer  system  and  from  hav-­ ing  to  pay  for  it  (unless  they  opted  in).  These  groups  already  have  high  TXDOLW\ JRYHUQPHQW ÂżQDQFHG KHDOWK care  and  I  knew  that  few  wanted  to  give  up  what  they  had  to  join  a  new  single  payer  system.  And  I  knew  that  my  senior  citizen  constituents  were  especially  concerned  about  changes  to  a  health  care  system  that  they  liked.  I  thought  it  made  sense  to  put  these  concerns  to  rest. “While  parts  of  S.  252  ultimately  became  law,  the  legislature  stripped  out  the  exemptions  for  Medicare  recipients,  federal  employees  and  the  military.  Deb  Richter  and  Mike  Fisher  were  particularly  adamant  that  all  Vermonters,  including  se-­ niors,  had  to  be  in  our  single  payer  system.â€? *DOEUDLWKÂśV DVVHVVPHQW RI WKH election:  “If  the  Vermont  Repub-­ OLFDQ 3DUW\ ZHUHQÂśW PRVWO\ EUDLQ dead,  they  would  have  done  their  research  and  made  more  of  this  issue.  I  hope  my  fellow  Democrats  will  take  notice.  If  we  do  go  forward  ZLWK VLQJOH SD\HU ÂżQDQFLQJ ZH QHHG to  be  pragmatic  —  and  listen  to  Vermonters!â€? $FWXDOO\ VRPH RI WKH UDQN DQG ÂżOH Republican  candidates  did  make  an  issue  of  this. *UXEHU UHYHDOHG WKDW 2EDPDFDUH passed  because,  in  his  words,  “Lack  of  transparency  is  a  huge  political  advantage,  and  basically,  call  it  the  stupidity  of  the  American  voter  or  whatever,  but  that  was  really,  really  critical  to  getting  the  thing  to  pass.â€?

Speaking  of  the  companies  who  insure  employees,  he  said  this:  “Oh,  all  the  stuff  we  said  about  taxes,  that  was  BS!  And  this  other  stuff,  it’s  all  BS!  We  had  to  do  it  because  we  had  to  get  this  law  passed,  and  sorry.â€? $QG KH VDLG WKLV Âł3ROLWLFDOO\ LWÂśV really  hard  to  get  rid  of.  And  the  only  way  we  could  take  it  on  was  to  label  it,  call  it  a  tax  on  insurance  plans,  rather  than  a  tax  on  people.  And  we  all  know  it’s  really  a  tax  on  people  who  hold  those  insurance  plans.â€? :HOO *UXEHU VD\V WKDW WD[ through  an  accounting  gimmick,  is  eventually  going  to  hit  all  employer  SODQV $OO RI WKHP 6HH *UXEHUÂśV video  labeled  No.  6.,  where  he  notes  that  for  unions  and  employers  who  object  in  2018,  “at  that  point  if  they  want  to  get  rid  of  it  they’re  going  to  KDYH WR ÂżOO D WULOOLRQ GROODU KROH LQ WKH GHÂżFLW ,WÂśV RQ WKH ERRNV QRZ ´ We  had  to  be  lied  to  and  num-­ EHUV VNHZHG WR UHĂ€HFW WKLV PLQGVHW That’s  why  so  many  are  suspect  to  the  numbers  being  produced  for  Vermont’s  single  payer  plan.  We’re  WR WUXVW WKH QXPEHUV *UXEHU FRPHV up  with  this  time  and  are  not  ma-­ nipulated  to  a  predestined  number?  Fool  me  once  ‌ Valerie  Mullin Monkton

Acts  248  and  250  need  local  input Tom  Denecker,  Denecker  Chev-­ rolet,  has  withdrawn  his  Act  250  application  to  build  a  new  car  store  DW WKH FRUQHU RI URXWHV $ DQG in  Ferrisburgh,  per  the  Addison  Independent,  Nov.  20.  Apparently  he  saw  no  hope  of  a  permit  in  the  face  of  opposition  from  the  Ad-­ GLVRQ &RXQW\ 5HJLRQDO 3ODQQLQJ Commission,  the  Agency  of  Natural  Resources,  and  Vermont  Natural  Resources  Council.  The  application  process  was  overwhelming  and  not  ZRUWK WKH H[SHQVH DQG WKH ¿JKW SHU Denecker.  The  reasoning  against  Denecker  according  to  the  report  is  the  project  is  viewed  as  strip  development  ac-­ FRUGLQJ WR &ULWHULRQ / RI $FW This  is  surely  seems  to  be  a  lame  excuse,  especially  since  a  huge  gas  station  is  currently  being  built  just  (See  Letter,  Page  5A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  27,  2014  —  PAGE  5A

‘Small  Business  Saturday’  looms The  campaign  to  “shop  smallâ€?  ages  the  patronage  of  local  busi-­ on  the  Saturday  after  Thanksgiv-­ nesses  that  support  their  local  ing  started  in  2010  as  an  effort  to  communities. give  small  businesses  The  concept  is  sim-­ —  many  struggling  to  ple:  Instead  of  “one-­ get  out  of  the  red  after  stop-­shoppingâ€?  at  a  long  recession  —  a  the  nearest  “big-­boxâ€?  much-­needed  shot  in  store,  you  shop  at  This  week’s  writer  the  arm.  Since  then,  it  small,  locally  owned  has  become  a  power-­ is  Shawn  Shouldice  businesses  for  things  ful  movement  to  give  of  Montpelier,  state  \RX VLPSO\ FDQÂśW ÂżQG back  to  the  brick-­and-­ director  of  the  Ver-­ at  the  mall,  and  in-­ mortar  establishments  mont  chapter  of  the  stead  of  dealing  with  that  line  our  Main  National  Federa-­ temporary  workers  Streets  and  keep  our  tion  of  Independent  who  don’t  know  the  Business. communities  vibrant. merchandise,  there’s  8QOLNH %ODFN )UL-­ a  good  chance  you’ll  day,  a  day  that  perpetuates  pain-­ be  dealing  with  the  owner  —  who  fully  early  wake  up  calls,  snarled  cares  very  much  about  making  WUDIÂżF EDWWOLQJ IRU SDUNLQJ VSRWV you  happy  so  you’ll  come  back  and  getting  jostled  by  crowds,  again  throughout  the  year.

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DQG $PHULFDQ ([SUHVV /DVW year’s  spending  marked  a  3.6-­per-­ cent  increase  over  2012’s  event.

It’s  really  that  simple  —  when  you  shop  local  and  shop  small,  you’re  supporting  your  friends  and  neighbors.  You’re  supporting  your  community,  keeping  most  of  that  money  right  on  Main  Street.

So,  this  holiday  season,  make  a  difference  in  your  community  —  shop  local  on  Small  Business  Saturday.

Letter (Continued  from  Page  4A) north  on  Route  7.  And  right  next  GRRU WR WKH 'HQHFNHU SURMHFW LV a  big  park-­and-­ride  facility  and  an  old  train  station  to  be  used  for  a  visitors’  center.  These  projects  already  have  started  strip  develop-­ ment.  A  car  dealership  is  essential-­ ly  a  big  parking  lot  and  how  is  that  different  from  the  state  park-­and-­ ULGH" ,W VHHPV WKH WZR SURMHFWV ¿W nicely  together.

So  the  powers  that  be  have  spoken,  disregarding  local  planning  and  local  energies.  Also  ignoring  WKH IDFW WKDW 'HQHFNHU ZDV RQO\ going  to  develop  4.5  acres  of  a  35-­acre  parcel;͞  the  rest  of  the  land  being  conserved  never  to  be  devel-­ oped.  It’s  hard  to  imagine  how  this  can  be  called  strip  development.

The  above  reasoning  then  per-­ suades  me  that  all  solar  projects  in  Vermont  are  strip  development  and  therefore  should  not  be  built.  But  of  course  solar  projects  are  energy-­related  and  approved  or  disapproved  per  Act  248  and  not  Act  250,  which  does  have  written  criteria.  Act  248  seems  to  have  no  criteria  for  energy  project  siting,  no  input  from  local  planning,  and  very  little  citizen  input.  Act  248  directs  that  the  three  Public  Service  Board  members  approve  or  disapprove Â

mainly  by  their  own  philosophy  and  reasoning  with  no  regard  for  setbacks,  esthetics,  town  or  regional  planning,  whether  or  not  the  project  is  right  in  your  face  or  your  house  or  roads  or  views  or  is  destroying  agriculture  land. $ PDMRU ÀDZ LQ $FW LV WKDW LW does  not  have  to  address  the  using  up  and  development  of  agriculture  land  as  Act  250  does.  Hence  almost  all  solar  energy  projects  have  been  erected  on  agriculture  soils  with  no  mitigation.  Act  250  has  strict  agricultural  land  criteria  that  must  be  met  in  order  to  develop.  Act  248  does  not.  This  gives  the  three  Public  Service  Board  members  immense  power  way  beyond  any  other  entity  in  Vermont  and  they  can  approve  any  project  they  want.

This  sure  is  grossly  contrary  to  what  Vermont  is  about  and  what  Vermont  has  done  to  try  to  ensure  that  we  have  a  livable  commu-­ nity.  Vermont  has  been  a  leader  in  agriculture  and  forest  land  conser-­ vation.  putting  millions  of  dollars  of  taxpayer  and  private  money  into  many  projects  all  over  Ver-­ mont  with  impressive  results  and  probably  over  a  million  acres  of  land  conserved  for  agriculture  and  forestry  and  recreation  and  hunt-­ ing  and  other  uses.  And  of  course Â

in  the  process  is  helping  to  keep  Vermont  a  beautiful  livable  place.  Vermonters  have  spent  mil-­ lions  of  taxpayer  money  for  local,  regional  and  state  planning.  We  have  contributed  millions  of  dol-­ lars  worth  of  volunteer  time  and  personal  expense  to  accomplish  this  planning.  There  have  been  countless  town  and  regional  plans  with  more  countless  hearings  look-­ ing  for  and  receiving  public  input.  Vermont  has  invested  mightily  in  keeping  our  landscape  useful  and  beautiful.  But  all  that  is  being  trashed  by  the  Act  248  process.

How  can  we  allow  this  to  go  on?  $UH WKH /HJLVODWXUH DQG WKH JRYHU-­ nor  interested  in  doing  something?  6XUH ZH QHHG WR ¿JKW FOLPDWH change.  Yes  we  need  to  produce  solar  and  wind  power.  But,  if  what  we  have  when  all  is  accomplished  is  an  ugly  place  to  live  then  we  have  failed.  There  are  plenty  of  places  that  are  remote  to  views,  houses,  roads  and  agriculture  lands  to  build  solar  power.

Right  now  is  the  time  to  get  the  /HJLVODWXUH WR DFW WR UHTXLUH PRUH respect  for  local  planning  and  regard  for  agriculture  land  for  both  Act  248  and  Act  250.

Paul  Stone Orwell

Clippings (Continued  from  Page  4A) quite  extended  and  many  of  us  had  to  loosen  the  ridiculously  large  buckles  we  wear.  Can  someone  explain  these  buckles?  And  why  must  we  wear  them  on  our  hats  as  well?  I  feel  silly  but  cannot  speaketh  my  mind  for  fear  of  retribution  from  Myles  Standish.  He  will  probably  pull  rank  and  de-­ mand  I  wear  the  frilly,  high  white  col-­ lar  he  favors.  He  thinks  he  is  all  that  and  a  bag  of  cornmeal.  What  a  jerk. “Anywho,  while  laying  around  after  dinner  we  all  wished  we  could  engage  in  some  sort  of  sporting  ac-­ tivity  to  work  off  our  meal-­induced Â

sluggishness  but  nobody  could  move.  We  asked  some  of  the  chil-­ dren  to  run  around  in  front  of  us  to  see  if  that  would  help.  Two  of  the  Wampanoag  children  had  taken  the  skin  from  a  turkey  the  day  before  and  fashioned  it  into  a  sort  of  ball  by  sewing  it  around  a  few  hand-­ fuls  of  dried  leaves.  The  children,  who  taunted  each  other  with  calls  of  “gobble,  gobble,�  would  jump  on  whoever  had  the  turkey  ball.  We  men  all  enjoyed  watching  and  shared  much  merriment  from  our  relaxed  and  immobile  positions  (all  EXW \RXQJ 'XGOH\ &XVKPDQ WKDW LV

who  couldn’t  seem  to  keepeth  his  eyes  off  Elizabeth  Hopkins). “After  about  three  hours  Standish  (again  with  Standish!)  stood  to  his  feet  and  proclaimed  the  game  over.  He  said  he  was  bored  and  that  the  game  needed  rules  to  be  more  en-­ tertaining.  I  swore  at  him  under  my  breath  and  then  said  out  loud,  ‘What  the  game  needs  is  a  better  ball.  Tur-­ key  skin  is  no  good.  A  ball  can’t  have  legs!’  Standish,  in  his  best  I-­am-­bet-­ ter-­than-­you  voice,  asked  ‘What  do  you  propose?’  I  said  the  answer  was  obvious.  Pigskin!�

The  rest  is  history.

Davis (Continued  from  Page  4A) gressive  Bob  Kiss  was  re-­elected  PD\RU HYHQ WKRXJK KH ¿QLVKHG LQ VHFRQG SODFH ZKHQ WKH ¿UVW FKRLFH votes  were  counted.

If  Scott  Milne  decides  to  continue  his  gubernatorial  campaign  among  legislators  he  would,  in  effect,  be  asking  legislators  to  apply  instant  runoff  rules  to  the  election  result.  Milne  would  have  to  argue  that  since  neither  he  nor  Peter  Shumlin  received  a  majority  of  votes  on  Nov. Â

4,  legislators  should  look  to  voters’  Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeri-­ second  choices.  tus  of  political  science  at  Middle-­ Milne  believes  that  he  would  have  bury  College. been  the  second  choice  of  most  of  those  who  voted  for  the  third-­place  ¿QLVKHU /LEHUWDULDQ 'DQ )HOLFLDQR Adding  these  second-­choice  votes  to  those  Milne  received  at  the  polls,  would,  in  Milne’s  view,  give  him  more  votes  than  Shumlin.  While  this  argument  is  not  implausible,  it  is  inconsistent  with  more  than  160  years  of  Vermont  history.

nd 22 21st Annual

Saturday, December 6, 7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

State Newsbriefs 6WDWH ZRQœW ¿JKW FRXUW RQ VHQGLQJ prisoners  away By  LAURA  KRANTZ,  VTDigger.org The  state  will  not  appeal  a  court  de-­ cision  that  deemed  it  unconstitutional  to  send  male,  but  not  female,  inmates  RXW RI VWDWH VWDWH RI¿FLDOV VD\ In  a  lower  court  ruling  this  summer,  -XGJH +HOHQ 7RRU RUGHUHG WKH 'HSDUW-­ PHQW RI &RUUHFWLRQV '2& WR UHWXUQ Michael  Carpenter,  a  prisoner  sent  to  Kentucky,  to  Vermont.

The  state  houses  about  500  inmates  in  Kentucky  and  Arizona  at  facilities  run  by  the  private  company  Correc-­ tions  Corporation  of  America,  because  Vermont  facilities  are  overcrowded.

The  judge  ruled  it  violated  Carpen-­ ter’s  constitutional  right  to  equal  pro-­ tection  because  he  was  not  able  to  visit  his  children  the  same  way  as  female  inmates  who  are  not  sent  out  of  state.

'2& RIÂżFLDOV KRZHYHU WROG ODZ-­ makers  last  week  that  on  the  advice  of  their  attorneys  they  do  not  plan  to  ap-­ peal  the  case  because  it  only  applies  to  Carpenter  and  a  Supreme  Court  ruling  might  include  a  broader  mandate,  such  as  an  order  to  return  all  out-­of-­state  in-­ mates. “The  better  direction  is  make  a  couple  of  the  changes  on  the  parent-­ LQJ SLHFH ´ '2& &RPPLVVLRQHU $QG\ 3DOOLWR WROG WKH &RUUHFWLRQV 2YHUVLJKW Committee  last  week.

Carpenter  has  meanwhile  been  re-­ turned  to  Vermont  and  is  living  at  6RXWKHUQ 6WDWH &RUUHFWLRQDO )DFLOLW\ LQ 6SULQJ¿HOG DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH VWDWHœV online  offender  locator  database.

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exchange,  according  to  the  analysis.

All  individual  and  family  plans  of-­ fered  to  state  employees  in  2015  are  expected  to  be  subject  to  the  tax,  un-­ less  their  value  is  reduced.

7KH H[FHVV EHQH¿W IRU VWDWH HPSOR\-­ ees’  SelectCare  point-­of-­service  family  plan  is  projected  to  have  a  tax  liability  of  $1,400,  while  the  Total  Choice  plan  for  individuals  is  projected  to  have  a  $1,600  liability.

Health  plans  offered  to  public  school  employees  through  the  Ver-­ mont  Education  Health  Initiative  will  EH DIIHFWHG DV ZHOO ZLWK WKH -RLQW )LV-­ FDO 2I¿FH SURMHFWLQJ WKDW WZR RI WKH seven  individual  plans  and  one  of  the  family  plans  will  go  over  the  threshold  in  2018.

Platinum  plans  offered  through  Ver-­ mont  Health  Connect  exchange  are  ex-­ pected  to  cross  the  threshold  by  2020  for  MVP  Health  Care  and  2022  for  Blue  Cross  Blue  Shield  of  Vermont. Â

DCF  actions  are  faulted  in  deaths  of  two  children By  LAURA  KRANTZ,  VTDigger.org :,//,6721 ² 7KH 'HSDUWPHQW IRU &KLOGUHQ DQG )DPLOLHV IDLOHG WR follow  its  own  policies  and  moved  too  quickly  to  reunify  two  children  with  their  families  when  it  was  not  safe,  an  RXWVLGH UHSRUW UHOHDVHG )ULGD\ IRXQG That  push  to  reunify,  along  with  other  system  failures,  contributed  to  those  children’s  deaths  this  year,  the  report  found.

Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  commissioned  the  report  following  the  deaths  of  \HDU ROG 'H]LUDH 6KHOGRQ DQG 14-­month-­old  Peighton  Geraw.

The  panel  of  Vermont  medical, Â

Memory Tree

The Middlebury Lions Club informs those who wish to memorialize the names of deceased relatives or friends on this year’s “Christmas Memory Tree� that they may do so by the donation of a dollar for each name & forwarding names to the: Middlebury Lions Club P.O. Box 5 Middlebury, Vermont 05753

ACA  provision  to  cost  Vt.  $9M,  report  states By  MORGAN  TRUE,  VTDigger.org The  Affordable  Care  Act’s  so-­called  “Cadillac  taxâ€?  on  high-­value  health  insurance  plans  will  cost  Vermont  an  estimated  $9  million  when  it’s  imple-­ mented  in  2018,  according  to  a  draft  UHSRUW UHOHDVHG 0RQGD\ E\ WKH /HJLV-­ ODWLYH -RLQW )LVFDO 2IÂżFH That  tax  bill  is  expected  to  grow  to  $40  million  by  2023.

Revenue  from  the  tax  will  go  toward  the  Affordable  Care  Act’s  subsidies.  But  the  tax  is  also  meant  to  discourage  high-­value  health  plans  that  insulate  people  from  health  care  costs  and  en-­ gender  the  overuse  of  health  services.

Most  public  sector  health  plans  will  be  subject  to  the  tax  unless  their  value  is  reduced,  and  it  is  likely  that  private  sector  health  plans  will  be  affected  as  well  —  especially  those  that  self-­ insure.

The  Cadillac  tax  is  a  40  percent  ex-­ FLVH WD[ RQ WKH YDOXH RI KHDOWK EHQH¿WV that  exceed  $10,200  for  individuals  and  $27,500  for  families.  The  tax  is  imposed  on  the  dollar  amount  that  a  plan  exceeds  those  thresholds.

Many  private  employers  will  reduce  the  cost  of  their  plans,  pass  the  tax  to  their  employees  or  give  employees  a  stipend  of  taxable  dollars  to  purchase  coverage  through  a  health  insurance Â

education,  law  enforcement  and  child  development  professionals  reviewed  case  records  from  both  incidents  and  produced  a  27-­page  report  that  details  many  areas  in  which  systems  failed  and  communication  broke  down.

The  strongly  worded  report  outlines  DUHDV LQ ZKLFK '&) DQG RWKHU VHFWRUV of  the  child  protection  system,  includ-­ ing  courts  and  police,  can  improve  policies  and  make  sure  workers  follow  WKRVH SROLFLHV LQ WKH ¿HOG Many  breakdowns  in  the  cases  of  'H]LUDH DQG 3HLJKWRQ KLQJH RQ WKH fact  that  social  workers  and  the  courts  pushed  to  reunify  the  children  with  a  parent  without  ensuring  the  homes  were  safe.

There  is  an  incorrect  perception  among  social  workers  and  family  FRXUWV WKDW ³UHXQL¿FDWLRQ DW DOO FRVWV´ LV WKH IRUPDO SROLF\ RI '&) WKH UHSRUW VD\V 7KDW PLVSHUFHSWLRQ FDXVHV RI¿-­ FLDOV WR LQFRUUHFWO\ DVVXPH WKDW UHXQL¿-­ cation  is  more  important  than  a  child’s  safety,  the  report  says.

Part  of  the  pressure  to  reunify  comes  from  the  federal  government,  which  oversees  state  child  welfare  programs,  DFFRUGLQJ WR 'U -RH +DJDQ D FR FKDLU-­ man  of  the  Vermont  Citizens  Advisory  Board,  which  created  the  report. “There  has  been  a  tremendous  push  IHGHUDOO\ IRU UHXQLÂżFDWLRQ ´ +DJDQ VDLG DW D QHZV FRQIHUHQFH )ULGD\ DERXW the  report. '&) RIÂżFLDOV LQ WKH SDVW DQG DW )UL-­ day’s  news  conference  said  that  reuni-­ ÂżFDWLRQ ZKHQ LW LV VDIH IRU WKH FKLOG will  continue  to  be  the  state’s  policy.

2IÂżFLDOV DW WKH QHZV FRQIHUHQFH GRZQSOD\HG WKH UHSRUWÂśV ÂżQGLQJV EXW said  it  is  clear  the  department  has  room  to  improve. “We  found  no  wrongdoing,  what  we  found  was  opportunities  to  do  things  PRUH HIÂżFLHQWO\ PRUH HIIHFWLYHO\ ´ Hagan  said.

The Lions suggest each name be typed or printed so as to be legible.

Please use coupon below or attach separate list for more names. Final date for acceptance of donations is December  12th.

Dec. 19th. Tree lighting ceremony is Monday, Dec. 3rd at 6:00p.m.

Deadline for acceptance is December 12 19th NAME:

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PAGE  6A  —  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  27,  2014

ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Lois McCafferty, 87, Vergennes

St.  Stephen’s  Advent  concerts begin  season  next  Thursday MIDDLEBURY  —  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church  in  Middlebury  announces  its  third  annual  Advent  concert  series,  featuring  three  Thursday  concerts  in  December.  These  free  half-­hour  events  start  at  12:15  p.m.

On  Dec.  4,  oboist  Dan  Frostman,  À XWLVW (OL]DEHWK ³%HWV\´ .LOORUDQ and  organist  George  Matthew  will  perform  an  all-­Handel  program.

On  Dec.  11,  George  Matthew  will  play  a  Christmas  organ  recital,  including  works  by  Gustav  Ferrari,  Firmin  DeCerf,  William  T.  Best,  and  Constantin  Homilius.

On  Dec.  18,  Emily  Sunderman  and  Susanne  Peck  will  perform  Bach’s  Concerto  for  two  violins,  accom-­ panied  on  the  organ  by  Matthew.  Matthew  will  also  perform  Bach’s  Canonic  Variations  on  “Vom  Himmel  Hoch.�

their  two  sons. %HWV\ .LOORULQ SOD\V Ă€ XWH ZLWK the  Champlain  Philharmonic  and  the  Burlington  Civic  Orchestra,  and  plays  for  many  community  events,  most  recently  the  Middlebury  Community  Players’  production  of  “Oliver!â€?;Íž  Middlebury  College  musi-­ cals,  including  “Les  MisĂŠrablesâ€?  SHOREHAM  STUDENTS  RECENTLY  took  a  day  to  study  local  geology  and  “Ragtimeâ€?;Íž  and  this  year’s  up  close  and  personal.  Andy  MacIntosh  of  the  Omya  quarry  in  Middlebury  Middlebury  Community  Chorus  talks  to,  from  left,  Wyette  LaFleur,  Nicholas  Suchomel,  Grace  Paquette,  concert.  She  is  employed  in  the  Kelsey  Treadway,  Charlie  Bortell,  Daniel  Duplissis  and  Bailey  Farrell. $GYDQFHPHQW 2IÂż FH DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH 6KH DOVR WHDFKHV SULYDWH Ă€ XWH lessons.  She  lives  in  Middlebury.

George  Matthew,  St.  Stephen’s  organist,  has  been  a  church  organist  since  the  age  of  13.  In  addition,  he  has  been  carillonneur  of  Middlebury  College  and  Norwich  University  since  1985.   He  has  studied  caril-­ lon  with  Arthur  Bigelow  and  Frank  Law,  organ  with  Hugh  Ross  and  Ernest  White,  and  composition  with  David  Barnett.  He  is  a  graduate  of  Columbia,  Bridgeport,  and  Wesleyan  universities.

AT  THE  UNIVERSITY  of  Vermont’s  Perkins  Geology  Museum,  Wy-­ Emily  Sunderman  teaches  the  violin  at  the  Middlebury  Community  ette  LaFleur,  left,  examines  the  Charlotte  Whale,  while  Grace  Pa-­ Music  Center  (MCMC).  She  quette  studies  the  Vermont  fossils  exhibit. frequently  performs  with  pianists  Sarah  Trouslard  and  Sadie  Danforth  Have a news tip? and  with  the  Addison  String  Quartet.

Call Anna Lilly Susanne  Peck  is  St.  Stephen’s  at 758-2225 director  of  music  and  a  member  of  NEWS the  music  faculty  at  Middlebury  College.  She  is  the  founder  and  BRIDPORT  —  The  Bridport  Open  House.  It  will  be  held  at  the  director  of  Amaryllis,  an  a  cappella  Historical  Society  invites  you  Bridport  Historical  Society  House,  group  recognized  for  presenting  early  to  join  them  on  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  located  at  3187  VT  Route  22A  in  music  in  Vermont.  from  1-­3  p.m.  for  their  Holiday  Bridport.

VERGENNES  —  Lois  H.  McCafferty,  87,  of  Vergennes,  formerly  of  Hazelwood,  Pa.,  died  Nov.  21,  2014,  at  home  with  her  daughter  and  family.

She  was  a  dedicated  nurse  for  many  years  in  Pittsburgh,  Pa.  She  is  survived  by  six  chil-­ dren,  Lee  Dains  of  Pennsylvania,  Art  Adams  of  Vermont,  Linda  Badstibner  of  Pennsylvania,  Candy  Schmidt  of  Vermont,  Mike  Adams  of  Pennsylvania,  and  Helen  Koontz  of  West  Virginia;͞  a  sister,  Rita  Urquhart  of  Florida;͞  a  sister-­in-­ law,  Greta  Glatch  of  Pennsylvania;͞  and  numerous  grandchildren  and  great-­grandchildren.

She  was  attended  in  her  last  days  by  the  Addison  County  Hospice  ABOUT  THE  MUSICIANS team,  Hospice  volunteers,  and  the  Dan  Frostman  attended  the  LOIS  MCCAFFERTY Wellspring  Singers.

Cincinnati  College-­Conservatory  of  Memorial  donations  to  the  Addison  Music,  where  he  studied  with  Sara  County  Hospice  Volunteer  Services  on  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  2014,  at  11  a.m.  Bloom  and  Mark  Ostoich.  After  would  be  appreciated. at  the  Assembly  of  God  Christian  receiving  his  degree  in  oboe  perfor-­ The  memorial  service  will  be  held  Center  in  Vergennes. mance,  he  attended  the  Hartt  School  of  Music  in  Hartford,  Conn.,  where  he  studied  with  oboist  Humbert  Lucarelli.  He  received  his  master’s  of  oboe  performance  and  then  moved  to  Vermont.  He  started  working  at  Middlebury  College  in  the  Music  Library  and  is  now  the  circulation  services  manager.  He  lives  in  South  ASTORIA,  Ore.  —  Shirley  A.  An  avid  musician,  she  played  Burlington  with  his  wife,  Amy,  and  Oxidine,  66,  formerly  of  Shoreham  viola  in  the  Amateur  Musicians  and  Castleton,  Vt.,  died  Wednesday  Orchestra  of  South  Burlington.  Her  evening,  Nov.  19,  2014,  at  home  family  says  she  loved  reading  and  under  hospice  care  after  more  than  a  discussing  books,  especially  with  a  year-­long  struggle  with  ALS.   book  group  in  the  Middlebury  area;͞  She  was  born  June  22,  1948,  playing  cards;͞  hiking;͞  knitting  and  in  San  Francisco,  Calif.,  raised  in  fabric  arts;͞  and  writing.  She  was  a  San  Diego,  and  educated  at  San  student  of  comparative  religion  and  Francisco  State  and  the  California  a  practicing  Buddhist  as  well  as  an  Institute  for  Integral  Studies,  earn-­ Episcopalian,  attending  the  Vermont  ing  her  Psy.D.  in  2001.  Immediately  Zen  Center  in  Shelburne,  and  St.  following  receipt  of  her  degree  she  Luke’s  in  Fair  Haven.  moved  to  Castleton  with  her  spouse,  She  is  survived  by  her  spouse,  Annie  Dolber;͞  in  2011  they  moved  Annie  Dolber;͞  her  brother,  Bill  to  Shoreham.

Oxidine  of  San  Diego,  Calif.;͞  her  She  was  a  psychologist  with  a  children,  Jason  Ames  of  Fernley,  private  practice  in  Middlebury;͞  she  Nev.,  Lori  Nolan  of  San  Diego,  Kevin  also  worked  in  various  mental-­health  Ames  of  San  Diego,  Brenda  Fontana  clinics  in  the  state,  as  a  mental-­health  of  Chandler,  Ariz.,  Brian  Ames  of  Young  Writers  Project LV DQ LQGHSHQGHQW QRQSUR¿ W WKDW HQJDJHV assessor  for  the  state  of  Vermont,  as  Petaluma,  Calif.,  and  Karen  Ames  of  Vermont  and  New  Hampshire  students  to  write,  helps  them  improve  and  a  counselor  in  a  Rutland  nursing  Santa  Clara,  Calif.;͞  her  stepdaughter,  connects  them  with  authentic  audiences  in  newspapers,  before  live  audi-­ home,  and  as  an  adjunct  professor  at  Katherine  Sultan  of  Seattle,  Wash.;͞  ences  and  on  web  sites,  youngwritersproject.org,  vtdigger.org,  vpr.net  Burlington  College. and  nine  grandchildren. and  cowbird.com.

In  June  2013,  the  couple  moved  to  Memorial  services  will  be  held   Young  Writers  Project  also  publishes  a  monthly  digital  magazine,  The  Astoria,  Ore.,  to  be  in  the  same  time  in  Astoria,  Ore.,  and  Palo  Alto,  Voice.  YWP  is  supported  by  this  newspaper  and  foundations,  businesses  zone  as  their  children.  She  opened  Calif.  Memorial  contributions  may  and  individuals  who  recognize  the  power  and  value  of  writing.  To  donate  a  private  practice  in  their  home  and  be  made  to  the  ALS  Association,  to  YWP,  please  go  to  youngwritersproject.org/support.  after  being  diagnosed  with  ALS  Oregon  and  Southwest  Washington  worked  until  January  2014,  when  Chapter,  700  NE  Multnomah  St.,  THIS  WEEK:  Angel <RX PHHW \RXU JXDUGLDQ DQJHO IRU WKH ¿ UVW WLPH she  could  no  longer  speak.

Portland, Â OR Â 97232.

Describe  the  angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  character  and  relationship  to  you.

Shirley Oxidine, 66, formerly of Shoreham

Rocks  and  fossils

Bridport

Young Writers Project

Homeschooler  group  plans  holiday  events  for  December ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  group  of  local  homeschoolers  has  put  together  a  slate  of  events  for  the  coming  month.

The  group  will  hold  a  Homeschool  Holiday  Party  &  Choir  Concert  in  Middlebury  on  Monday,  Dec.  1,  from  noon  to  3  p.m.  in  the  Ilsley  Public  Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Community  Room.  The  choir  concert  runs  from  12:30-­1  p.m.,  followed  by  the  holiday  party.  Attendees  are  asked  to  bring  a  nut-­ free  snack  to  share.  All  homeschool-­ ers  and  their  families  and  friends  are  welcome.  The  groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  monthly  homeschool  meeting  is  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  2,  from  6-­7:30  p.m.  at  Grace  Baptist  Church  in  Middlebury.  The  topic  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;End-­of-­ Year  Paperwork.â&#x20AC;?  These  meetings,  KHOG WKH Âż UVW 7XHVGD\ RI HYHU\ month,  are  open  to  homeschooling  families  or  those  who  are  thinking  about  it.  Snacks  will  be  served.  The  homeschool  group  offers  two  ongoing  events:  Homeschoolers  Open  Gym  and  Homeschooler  Ice Â

Skating.

Open  gym  offers  free  and  open  play  every  Thursday  during  the  school  year  from  1-­3  p.m.  at  the  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Families  may  park  in  the  lot  behind  the  building  and  enter  the  building  from  the  ramp  on  the  Route  30  side.  Clean,  dry  shoes  are  required  for  use  in  the  gym.  Any  snacks  should  be  eaten  only  in  the  bleachers.  Ice  skating  is  held  every  Tuesday  through  March  from  9-­10:30  a.m.  at  the  Memorial  Sports  Center  in  Middlebury.  This  open-­skate  time  is  a  great  opportunity  for  home-­ schooled  kids  to  get  together  and  have  fun.  For  information  about  rates  and  skate  rentals,  visit  www. memorialsportscenter.org/content/ rates.

For  more  information  on  all  of  the  these  homeschool  group  events  and  activities,  contact  Elizabeth  Curran  at  802-­349-­3825  or  elizcurran@ yahoo.com,  or  visit  http://home-­ schoolnetworkvt.blogspot.com.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  sitting  in  my  room  when  it  happens.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  bang,  a  flash  of  light,  and  there  she  is,  my  guardian  angel,  a  20-­something  girl  wearing  a  sweatshirt  and  holding  two  cups  of  coffee.

Before  I  can  respond  to  her  appearance,  she  begins  to  speak,  talking  as  though  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  practiced  this  a  thousand  times  and  is  just  the  tiniest  bit  bored  with  it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hi,  my  nameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Anna,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  your  guardian  angel  this  life,  please  direct  any  questions,  comments,  or  concerns  to  1-­800-­ Angl,  if  at  any  point  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  you  supposed  to  be  a  baby?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No,â&#x20AC;?  I  answer,  a  little  offended.

Her  eyes  widen,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shoot!  OK,  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  panic,  but  have  you  seen  a  baby  around  here  anywhere?â&#x20AC;?  She  fishes  a  paper  out  of  her  back  pocket,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Groves,  Lucy,  born  two Â

By  LUCY  GROVES  Grade  9,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  weeks  ago,  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;bout  the  size  of  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They,  no  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  whatever,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  loaf  of  bread?â&#x20AC;? take  it  now,  anyways.â&#x20AC;?  I  take  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  my  name,  but,â&#x20AC;?  I  nod  cup.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good,  ridiculously  good,  awkwardly  at  my  nearly  six  feet  which  makes  sense,  what  with  it  of  gangly  teenaged  height,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  being  angel  coffee  and  all. you  can  see,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  a  bit  bigger  than  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So,â&#x20AC;?  I  say,  sitting  back  down  a  loaf  of  bread.â&#x20AC;? on  my  bed,  the  surreal  situation  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ohh,â&#x20AC;?  she  draws  the  sound  starting  to  sink  in.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  exactly  out,  flushing  slightly.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strange  happens  next?â&#x20AC;? question,  what  year  is  it?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh!â&#x20AC;?  She  grins,  pulling  out  â&#x20AC;&#x153;2014.â&#x20AC;? another  piece  of  paper,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  She  says  something  in  what  prepared  for  that  question!â&#x20AC;?  She  might  be  Enochian.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  reads  off  the  paper,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guardian  supposed  to  be  here  14  years  ago,  angel  is  a  crucial  position  in  the  sorry  about  that.  Coffee?â&#x20AC;? angel  hierarchy,  it  has  a  storied  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why  would  you  bring  coffee  past,  blah  blah  blah,  professional  if  you  thought  I  was  a  baby?â&#x20AC;? pride,  heritage,  here  it  is!  The  She  looks  down  at  the  drinks  in  guardianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  role  is  to  protect  their  her  hand,  puzzled.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What,  babies  client  physically  and  emotion-­ donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  drink  coffee?  How  do  they  ally,  including,  but  not  limited  stay  awake?  They  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  cover  to:  tying  loose  shoelaces,  making  that  in  Guardian  Angel  101,  and  alarms  go  off  at  the  right  time,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  just  an  intern,  really,  how  deflecting  rogue  baseballs,  and  was  I  supposed  to  know?â&#x20AC;? ensuring  that  socks  match.â&#x20AC;? Â

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She  glances  up.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your  socks  do  match,  right?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well,  yeah,  but  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excellent.â&#x20AC;?  She  whips  out  a  thick  stack  of  paper  from  pock-­ ets  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  beginning  to  suspect  are  magical,  and  hands  me  a  pen.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sign  these,  then.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  are  they?â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just  your  standard  guardian  forms,  gives  me  legal  rights  to  protect  you  from  harm,  etcetera;Íž  nothing  to  worry  about.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Okay...â&#x20AC;?  I  sign  the  papers  reluctantly,  she  stows  them  away  again.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great,  well,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  for  now,  see  you  around!â&#x20AC;?  She  pops  back  out  of  existence.

I  lie  back  on  the  bed.

That  was  weird.

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a.m.;  worship  service,  10:30  a.m.  Coffee  hour  immediately  after  service.  758-­2227  or  www.bridportchurch.com.

Grange  hall.  The  Rev.  Jill  Cooley-­ Robinson.  Sunday  worship,  9  a.m.  (802)  876-­7622.

HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP.  Bridport  Community  Hall,  52  Middle  Road.  Pastor  Jeff  Kauffman.  Age  graded  Bible  classes,  9  a.m.  Second  service,  10:30  a.m.  Bible  studies  on  Sunday  nights.  759-­ 2922  or  hopecommunityfellowship.org.

Addison ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH.  Addison  four  corners,  routes  22A  and  17.  The  Rev.  Stephen  Payne,  pastor.  Worship,  10:30  a.m. Â

ST. BERNADETTEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S / ST. GENEVIEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARISH.  Part  of  the  combined  mission  of  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  Middlebury,  offers  Mass  Saturday,  7:30  p.m.,  November  through  April  only.  St.  Genevieveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  Shoreham  has  Mass  from  May  through  October  at  7:30  p.m.

NORTH FERRISBURGH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  277  Old  Hollow  Rd.  The  Rev.  Kim  Hornung-­Marcy,  pastor.  Sunday  worship,  10  a.m.,  Sunday  school,  10  a.m.  Nursery  available.  Call  for  information  on  youth  group  and  adult  education.  425-­2770,  nfumc@madriver. com  or  www.nfumchurch.org.

WEST ADDISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  The  Rev.  Jill  Cooley-­Robinson.  Starting  Sept.  7,  2014:  Sunday  worship,  9  a.m.  Information:  Doran,  877-­3484;  Magill,  879-­6238.

Brandon/Forest  Dale BRANDON BAHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;I COMMUNITY. Meets  for  regular  Sunday  morning  devotions  every  Sunday  at  10  a.m.  For  location  information  and  more,  call  247-­3919  or  345-­0373.

BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH.  Routes  7  and  73  West,  Brandon.  Sunday  services,  11  a.m.;  adult  and  young  adult  Bible  study,  10  a.m.;  Sunday  school  for  ages  5  and  up.  Wednesday  prayer  and  Bible  study,  6:30  p.m.  Handicap  accessible.  247-­3339  or  www.brandonbaptistchurch.org.

BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, U.C.C. A  â&#x20AC;&#x153;God  Is  Still  Speakingâ&#x20AC;?  church.  Route  7,  P.O.  Box  97,  Brandon.  The  Rev.  Richard  A.  White,  pastor.  Sunday  worship,  10  a.m.  year  round;  Sunday  school,  10  a.m.  (October  through  May);  choir  Wednesday,  7  p.m.  (September  through  June).  247-­6058  or  brancong@sover.net.

BRANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  Franklin  Street.  Kathleen  A.  Bevan,  pastor.  Regular  worship,  10  a.m.,  Sunday  school  every  Sunday,  10  a.m.  Fellowship  hour,  11  a.m.  Child  care.  Holy  &RPPXQLRQ ¿UVW 6XQGD\ FOREST DALE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1895  Forest  Dale  Road,  Brandon.  The  Rev.  John  McDonald,  pastor.  Sunday  worship,  11  a.m.;  Growth  Groups  on  Sunday  for  all  ages,  9:45  a.m.  Handicap  accessible.  247-­6748  or  ForestDaleWesleyan@gmail.com.

GRACE CHURCH.  Route  73,  Forest  Dale  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  part  of  St.  Thomas  and  Grace  Episcopal  Church.  (May  through  October  services  will  be  held  at  St.  Thomas  Church  in  Brandon  Village  at  the  corner  of  Route  7  and  Prospect.)  8  a.m.,  Holy  Eucharist,  simple  service,  no  music;  10  a.m.,  Holy  Eucharist,  family-­friendly  service  with  music.  Sunday  morning  program  for  children  preschool  and  older  (during  the  school  year).  247-­6759.  The  Rev.  Margaret  (Margo)  Fletcher,  rector.

LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.  97  Frog  Hollow  Road  (formerly  the  Neshobe  Sportsman  Club).  Sunday  worship,  9:30  a.m.  LifeGroups  meet  weekly,  call  for  schedule.  247-­LIFE  (5433).  www.lbccvt.com.

LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD.  76  North  St.,  Forest  Dale.  Lewis  %XWWHUÂżHOG SDVWRU 6XQGD\ VHUYLFH DQG childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  church  at  10  a.m.  247-­4542.

ST. MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.  38  Carver  St.  Rev.  Ruel  Tumangday,  pastor.  Mass  schedule  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  Saturday,  4  p.m.  and  Sunday,  10  a.m.;  Mass  at  St.  Agnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  in  Leicester,  Sunday,  8  a.m.  247-­6351.

ST. THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.  Route  7,  Brandon  village,  corner  of  Prospect  Street.  (November  through  April  services  will  be  held  at  Grace  Church  on  Route  73  in  Forest  Dale.)  8  a.m.,  Holy  Eucharist,  simple  service,  no  music;  10  a.m.,  Holy  Eucharist,  family-­friendly  service  with  music.  Sunday  morning  program  for  children  preschool  and  older  (during  the  school  year).  247-­6759.  The  Rev.  Margaret  (Margo)  Fletcher,  rector.

Bridport BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.  (Conservative  Congregational  Church  Conference).  The  Rev.  Tim  Franklin,  pastor.  Sunday  school,  9:15 Â

Bristol BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.  Meet  at  the  River,  400  Rocky  Dale  Road.  Sunday,  9  a.m.  453-­2660,  453-­4573  or  453-­2614.  www.bristolcf.org.

FEDERATED CHURCH OF BRISTOL. The  Rev.  Bill  Elwell,  pastor.  Sunday  worship  and  K-­12  Sunday  school,  10:15  a.m.,  year  round.  Child  care  provided.  Coffee  hour  follows  service.  453-­2321,  rescueme97@yahoo.com  or  www. bristolfederatedchurch.org.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL.  Sunday  service,  10:15  a.m.,  Sunday  school,  11  a.m.;  contact  person  Deacon  Stephen  Ahearn,  453-­4145.  For  special  events,  visit  First  Baptist  Church,  Bristol,  VT,  on  Facebook.  A  welcoming  family-­ oriented  church.

ST. AMBROSE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.  Fr.  Yvon  J.  Royer,  pastor.  Saturday,  6:30  p.m.;  Sunday,  8  a.m.  Confessions:  Saturday,  6-­6:15  p.m.;  Sunday,  7-­7:45  a.m.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH.  839  Rockydale  Road.  Bruce  Wilkinson,  pastor.  Sabbath  school,  Saturday,  9:30  a.m.;  worship,  Saturday,  11  a.m.;  weekly  Prayer  Meeting,  Wednesday,  6:30  p.m.  453-­4712.

Charlotte CHARLOTTE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.  Church  Hill  Road.  The  Rev.  Will  Burhans,  pastor.  10  a.m.:  Worship  service  and  Sunday  school.  425-­3176.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.  Saturday  4:30  p.m.  at  St.  Jude,  Hinesburg.  Sunday  and  11  a.m.  at  Our  Lady  of  Mt.  Carmel,  and  9:30  a.m.  at  St.  Jude,  Hinesburg.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP.  Charlotte  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Center,  Ferry  Road.  Child  care  available.  Pat  Neal,  425-­3136;  Diane  Butler,  425-­ 2373.

Cornwall FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CORNWALL.  Route  30.  The  Rev.  Dr.  Mary  Kay  Schueneman,  pastor.  Sunday  worship  9:30  a.m.,  with  nursery  care  and  Christian  education  provided.  462-­3111  or  cccucc@shoreham.net.

East  Middlebury EAST MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  Corner  of  Routes  125  and  116.  Bob  Bushman,  pastor.  Open  Hearts,  Open  Minds,  Open  Doors.  Sunday  worship  and  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Sunday  school,  9  a.m.  Choir  rehearsal  Sunday,  8:30  a.m.  www. eastmiddleburyumc.org.  388-­2257.

VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH. Routes  7  and  125.  Rev.  Ed  Wheeler.  Services  on  Sundays:  Sunday  school  for  all  ages,  9:30  a.m.  Worship  services  10:45  a.m.  (Nursery  provided)  and  6:30  p.m.  Prayer  Meeting  at  6:45  p.m.  on  Wednesdays;  Youth  Group  and  AWANA  meet  on  Thursday  evenings  at  6:30  p.m.  388-­7137  or  valleybiblechurch.us.

Ferrisburgh CROSSROADS CHAPEL. Route  7,  Brown  Church.  Pastor  Charles  Paolantonio.  Non-­denominational  Bible-­ believing  fellowship.  11  a.m.  worship  service.  Nursery  begins  Sept.  6.  Sunday  school  at  9:30  a.m.,  starting  Sept.  13.  425-­3625.

FERRISBURGH COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  Route  7,  Ferrisburgh,  next  to  the  town  offices/

Hancock  and  Granville COMMUNITY CHURCH OF HANCOCK AND GRANVILLE.  Above  the  Town  Hall,  Route  100,  Hancock.  The  Rev.  Wayne  Holsman,  pastor.  Meets  at  9:30  a.m.  every  Sunday.  Sunday  school  at  10  a.m.

Leicester COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE.  39  Windy  Knoll  Lane.  The  Rev.  Philip  Smith,  pastor.  Sunday  school,  10  a.m.;  Sunday  worship  service,  11  a.m.;  prayer  meeting,  Wednesday,  7  p.m.;  Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Breakfast,  every  third  Saturday,  September  through  May. ST. AGNESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MISSION.  Leicester  Whiting  Road.  Father  Albert  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skipâ&#x20AC;?  Baltz,  pastor.  Mass  on  Sunday,  8  a.m.  Mass  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  Brandon,  Saturday,  4  p.m.  and  Sunday,  10  a.m. Â

MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH (AMERICAN BAPTIST).  South  Pleasant  Street.  The  Rev.  Stephanie  Allen,  pastor.  Adult  and  teen  classes  on  Sunday,  8:30  a.m.;  Sunday  morning  worship  and  church  school  (nursery  provided)  10  a.m.;  Wednesday  evening  service  and  Bible  study,  6:30  p.m.  www.memorialbaptistvt. org  or  388-­7472.

NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORMED CHURCH.  1660  Ethan  Allen  Highway  (Route  7).  Sunday  services,  10  a.m.  and  7  p.m.  Sunday  school  11:30  a.m.  388-­1345.

MIDDLEBURY FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS).

Havurah  House,  56  North  Pleasant  St.  (Route  7).  Sunday,  10  a.m.,  First  Day  School  (September  through  June),  childcare  provided.

SAINT PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.  The  Rev.  Henry  Ferman.  Mass  Sunday,  10:30  a.m.,  and  Tuesday,  7  p.m.  468-­5706.

MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  Corner  of  Route  7  and  Seminary  Street.  Laurie  and  Gus  Jordan,  interim  coordinating  pastors.  Open  Hearts,  Open  Minds,  Open  Doors.  Sunday,  10  a.m.,  adult  education;  10:45  a.m.,  gathering  time  in  Fellowship  Hall;  11  a.m.,  worship  in  the  sanctuary.  Thursday,  7  p.m.,  choir  practice  with  Dr.  Kevin  Parizo.

SAINT MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION).  Father  William  Beaudin,  pastor.  Masses:  Saturday,  5:15  p.m.,  Sunday  8,  10  a.m.

Lincoln SUNRAY MEDITATION SOCIETY AND SUNRAY PEACE VILLAGE.  2202  Downingsville  Rd.  Home  of  the  Green  Mountain  Ani  Yunwiwa  and  Vajra  Dakini  Nunnery.  Cherokee  Ceremonial  Cycle  on  new  moons;  Cherokee  and  Tibetan  Buddhist  teachings  offered.  Come  join  us  to  renew  the  Sacred  Hoop  in  these  times.  453-­4610  or  www.sunray.org.

ST. STEPHENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.  On  the  green  in  Middlebury.  The  Rev.  Dr.  Susan  E.  McGarry,  rector.  Sunday  morning  services,  July  and  August,  9  a.m.;  September  through  June,  services  at  8  and  10:30  a.m.,  adult  education  and  choir  at  9  a.m.  (child  care  available),  and  Sunday  School,  10:30  a.m.  Wednesdays:  Communion  in  the  chapel,  12:05  p.m.  Thursdays,  Christian  meditation,  4  p.m.  388-­7200  or  www.ststephensmidd.org.

UNITED CHURCH OF LINCOLN.  The  Rev.  David  Wood,  pastor.  Sunday  worship,  9:45  a.m.  Sunday  school,  11:15  a.m.  Sunday  youth,  6:30  p.m.  453-­4280,  XFRO#JPDYW QHW XQLWHGFKXUFKRĂ&#x20AC;LQFROQ org.

ST. TIMOTHY ANGLICAN MISSION. Middlebury  Community  House,  6  Main  St.  The  Rev.  Alex  W.  Cameron.  Sunday  services,  4  p.m.  Service  consists  of  an  informal  homily  followed  by  the  celebration  of  the  Eucharist.

Middlebury CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY.  Corner  of  Duane  Court  and  Charles  Avenue.  The  Rev.  Barnaby  Feder,  minister.  Sunday  service  10  a.m.  Religious  education  and  nursery  care  provided.  388-­8080.  www. cvuus.org. Â

THE SANGHA AT CVUUS. Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society.  Sunday,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  sitting  meditation  and  dharma  discourse.  All  meditation  practices  supported.  Open  to  the  public.  Beginners  welcome.  Instruction  available  at  6:40  p.m.  rswansonvt@gmail.com.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MIDDLEBURY.  Middlebury  Community  House,  Main  and  Seymour  streets,  Sunday,  10  a.m.;  Sunday  school  10  a.m.,  Wednesday,  7:30  p.m.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURY (UCC).  2  Main  St.  The  Rev.  Andrew  Nagy-­Benson,  pastor.  Sunday  worship  and  church  school  at  10  a.m.  Nursery  care  provided.  388-­7634.  THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-­DAY SAINTS.  133  Valley  View  Drive,  Buttolph  Acres.  388-­3102.  Bret  Weekes,  Stake  President,  Montpelier  Vermont  Stake.  Sunday:  Sacrament  meeting  10  a.m.;  Sunday  school  11:15  a.m.

EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN WORSHIP.  Information  on  service  in  the  Middlebury  area:  453-­5334.

ECKANKAR. Ilsley  Public  Library,  75  Main  St.  Meeting  Tuesday,  Sept.  30,  from  7-­8  p.m.  Info:  megan.elberty@gmail.com.

Monkton MONKTON FRIENDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  The  Rev.  Bill  Elwell,  pastor.  Sunday  worship,  8:45  a.m.  453-­2321  or  rescueme97@yahoo.com.

New  Haven ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST.  145  Campground  Road.  Dale  Pennock,  preacher.  Worship  assemblies,  Sunday,  9  a.m.  and  11:20  a.m.  Bible  study  classes  for  adults  and  children,  Sunday,  10:30  a.m.,  and  Tuesday,  7  p.m.  Call  for  free  Bible  study  course  or  in-­home  Bible  study.  Watch  Bible  Forum  on  MCTV-­15  (Middlebury)  or  NEAT-­19  (Bristol).  453-­ 5704  or  545-­4772.

NEW HAVEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.  The  Rev.  Abby  Gackenheimer,  pastor.  Church  services  and  Sunday  school  at  10  a.m.  on  Sunday.  453-­3777.

Orwell FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.  The  Rev.  David  Anderson,  pastor.  Sunday  worship  service,  10  a.m.  948-­2900.

Ripton RIPTON COMMUNITY CHURCH, UNITED METHODIST. All  are  welcome.  Service  at  4  p.m.  on  the  second  Sunday  of  each  month.

Rochester FEDERATED CHURCH OF ROCHESTER. The  Rev.  Gregory  Homan,  pastor.  Sunday  worship,  10  a.m.  767-­ 3012.  Sunday  school  during  the  school  year.  ST. ELIZABETH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.  Sunday,  9  a.m.

Salisbury SALISBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST).  The  Rev.  John  Grivetti,  pastor.  Sunday  worship  service,  10  a.m.,  church  school  10  a.m.

Shoreham ST. BERNADETTEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S / ST. GENEVIEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARISH.  Part  of  the  combined  mission  of  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  Middlebury,  offers  Mass  Saturday,  7:30  p.m.,  November  through  April  only.  St.  Genevieveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  Shoreham  has  Mass  from  May  through  October  at  7:30  p.m.

SHOREHAM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-­UCC.  The  Rev.  Gary  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman,  pastor.  Intersection  of  Main  and  School  streets.  Sunday  service,  10  a.m.,  with  child  care  available.  Handicap  accessible.  897-­2687.

Starksboro/South  Starksboro EPISCOPAL GATHERING AT THE JERUSALEM SCHOOLHOUSE.  Behind  Jerusalem  Country  Store,  Route  17,  S.  Starksboro.  Vicki  Backus.  First  and  third  Sunday  of  each  month,  9:30  a.m.  453-­ 6488.

SOUTH STARKSBORO FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS). Dan  Sargent  Road  (call).  Sunday  worship  and  First  Day  school,  9:30  a.m.,  preceded  by  singing  at  9:15  a.m.  453-­4927.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STARKSBORO.  2806  Vermont  Route  116.  453-­5577.  Pastor  Larry  Detweiler,  (802)  434-­6715  (home),  (802)  989-­2679  (cell),  email  revdets@gmail.com.  Sunday  mornings:  10  a.m.,  Chat,  Chew  and  Renew,  adult  Bible  study  and  fellowship;  10  a.m.-­noon,  Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cool  youth  Bible  study  and  fellowship  (grades  K-­7);  11  a.m.,  Sunday  worship,  with  Communion  PRQWKO\ RQ WKH ÂżUVW 6XQGD\ 6WDUNVERUR Senior  Meal,  11:  30  a.m.,  fourth  Thursday,  January-­October,  Brenda  Boutin,  senior  meal  coordinator,  453-­6354,  mtgazette@ earthlink.net.

Vergennes/Panton ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER.  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  The  Rev.  Arthur  Adams,  senior  pastor.  Sunday  school  (all  ages),  9  a.m.;  worship  service  and  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  church,  10  a.m.;  evening  service  and  youth  group,  6  p.m.  Spanish  worship  service,  11  a.m.:  prayer  open  house,  Wednesdays,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.  Phone,  877-­3903;  fax,  877-­3924;  e-­mail,  agcc@comcast.net;  website,  www.agccvt. org.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH.  73  Church  St.,  Vergennes.  The  Rev.  Phillip  Westra,  pastor.  Sunday  worship  services:  10  a.m.  and  7  p.m.  Sunday  school  and  Bible  study  for  all  ages.  877-­2500.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERGENNES (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST).  Water  Street.  The  Rev.  Gary  F.  Lewis,  pastor.  Sunday,  9:30  a.m.,  nursery,  church  school  ages  3-­8th  grade.  Info:  www.vergennescongregationalchurch.org,  877-­2435  or  vucc@vergennesucc.org.

PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH.  49  Adams  Ferry  Road,  just  around  the  corner  from  the  Panton  General  Store.  Eric  Carter,  teaching  pastor.  Sunday:  Sunday  school  and  adult  Bible  study,  9:30  a.m.;  worship  service,  10:30  a.m.,  with  nursery  and  junior  church  for  ages  5  and  under.  Wednesday  evening  Bible  study  is  held  in  a  local  home;  call  for  details.  475-­2656.

ST. PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.  Corner  of  Main  and  Park  streets,  Vergennes.  The  Rev.  Alan  Kittelson,  rector.  Holy  Eucharist  on  Sunday,  8  and  10  a.m.,  with  child  care  during  the  10  a.m.  service.  877-­3322  or  www. saintpaulsvergennes.org.  ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.  The  Rev.  Yvon  Royer,  pastor.  Masses:  Saturday,  4:30  p.m.;  Sunday,  10:30  a.m.  Confessions:  Saturday,  3:30-­ 4:15  p.m.;  Sunday,  10-­10:15  a.m.

VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  Main  Street,  Vergennes,  across  from  the  Vergennes  Opera  House.  The  Rev.  Jill  Cooley-­Robinson.  Starting  Sept.  7,  2014:  Sunday  worship,  10:30  a.m.  877-­ 3376.

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH.  862  Route  7.  Tim  Taylor,  pastor.  Sunday:  Bible  hour  classes  (for  all  ages),  9:45  a.m.;  worship,  11  a.m.;  evening  service,  6  p.m.  Wednesday:  Adult  prayer  and  Bible  study,  AWANA  Clubs  (for  boys  and  girls  3  years  to  6th  grade),  JaM  Junior  High  Group,  Youth  Group  (high  school),  6:30  p.m.  Nursery  (birth  to  3  years)  provided  for  all  services.  Deaf  interpretation  available.  877-­3393.

Weybridge WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.  The  Rev.  Daniel  Cooperrider,  pastor.  Sunday  worship  at  10  a.m.  Childcare  provided.  Visit  weybridgechurch. org.  545-­2579.

Whiting WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH.  Brett  Cody,  pastor.  Sunday  school  for  all  ages,  9:30  a.m.;  Sunday  morning  service,  10:30  a.m.  623-­8171.

UNITED WAY OF ADDISON COUNTY

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH.  52  Merchants  Row.  Sunday  morning  worship,  10  a.m.  Wednesday  Bible  study  7  p.m.  Visitors  welcome.  www. gracebaptistmiddlebury.com  or  453-­3003.

GREEN MOUNTAIN SANGHA. Buddhist  and  non-­denominational  meditation.  Practice,  instruction,  stress  management,  all  levels  welcome.  Contact  teacher  Ann  S.  Barker  at  gms@skymeadow.net  or  388-­7329  for  further  information.

HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY.  Havurah  House,  56  North  Pleasant  St.  A  connection  to  Judaism  and  -HZLVK OLIH ,QGHSHQGHQW DQG XQDI¿OLDWHG High  Holy  Day  services  are  held  jointly  with  Middlebury  College  Hillel.  Weekly  Hebrew  school  from  September  to  May.  388-­8946  or  www.havurahaddisoncounty.org.

UNITED WAY advances the common good. Our focus is on education, income and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life. We partner with people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. We invite you to be a part of the change. You can give, you can advocate and you can volunteer. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

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MIDD  STUDENT*  $175 FAC/STAFF HDFK RI WKH ¿ UVW WZR *  Valid  Midd  card  required  for  Middlebury  College  faculty/staff  passes  DQG PXVW EH EHQH¿ WV HOLJLEOH A  CHILD  is  under  6  years  old.  A  JUNIOR  is  6  years  old  through  6th  grade.  A  STUDENT  is  7th  grade  through  college.  A  SENIOR CITIZEN  is  62-­69.

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Hunter/early  bird  breakfast  in  South  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Nov.  29,  7-­10  a.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse.  Ham,  eggs,  bacon,  pancakes  and  more.  Adults  $8,  chil-­ GUHQ XQGHU IUHH 3URFHHGV EHQH¿ W WKH Jerusalem  Schoolhouse  restoration  fund.  Info:  453-­4573.

Holiday  craft  fair  in  Bridport.  Saturday,  Nov.  29,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  Bridport  Masonic  Hall.  Over  50  crafters  with  hand-­crafted,  quality  merchandise  at  country  prices.

Alpaca  farm  open  house  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  29,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Maple  View  Farm  Alpacas.  Come  learn  about  alpacas,  as  well  as  tour  the  Vermont  Fiber  Mill  &  Studio.  Continues  Sunday.  Info:  247-­5412.

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Last-­Sunday-­of-­the-­month  break-­ fast  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  Nov.  30,  7:30-­10  a.m.,  Dorchester  Lodge,  School  Street.  The  Dorchester  Lodge  F&AM  will  serve  its  regular  all-­you-­can-­eat  breakfast  with  pancakes,  French  toast,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  coffee  and  a  smile  from  the  cooks.

Alpaca  farm  open  house  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Nov.  30,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Maple  View  Farm  Alpacas.  Come  learn  about  alpacas,  as  well  as  tour  the  Vermont  Fiber  Mill  &  Studio.  Info:  247-­5412.

Advent  concert  in  Cornwall.  Sunday,  Nov.  30,  3-­5  p.m.,  Cornwall  Congregational  Church.  Church  organist  Charles  Callahan  of  Cornwall  will  perform.  Attendees  are  invited  to  help  â&#x20AC;&#x153;deck  the  churchâ&#x20AC;?  with  greens.  Open  to  people  of  all  IDLWKV ² RU QRQH DW DOO )UHH ZLOO RIIHULQJ EHQHÂż WV the  Warming  Shelter  at  the  Charter  House  in  Middlebury.  Info:  802-­462-­3138.

Memory  tree  lighting  and  singing  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Nov.  30,  3:30-­4  p.m.,  Central  Park.  Usher  in  the  season  with  singing  by  the  OVUHS  chorus  followed  by  the  lighting  of  the  Memory  Tree.  Bulbs  available  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  &  Gifts  or  by  mail.  Address  and  info:  247-­6401  or  www.brandon.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sharksâ&#x20AC;?  MUD  Talk  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  30,  7-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  First  ever  MUD  (Middlebury  Underground  Discussions),  a  new  event  series  featuring  inspiring  people  with  Vermont  ties  doing  extraordinary  things.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sharksâ&#x20AC;?  features  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shark  Weekâ&#x20AC;?  presenter  Andy  Brandy  Casagrande  and  award-­winning  cinematographer  and  Middlebury  resident  Andy  Mitchell  sharing  stories  and  footage  of  their  shark  experiences.  Tickets  $12  adults,  $8  kids  under  12,  free  for  kids  DQG XQGHU 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH %ULGJH 6FKRRO VFKRODUVKLS IXQG 7LFNHWV DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH 382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.org.

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FRIDAY

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Holiday  craft  fair  in  Bridport.  Friday,  Nov.  28,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Bridport  Masonic  Hall.  Over  50  crafters  with  hand-­crafted,  quality  merchandise  at  country  prices.  Continues  Nov.  29.

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MONDAY

Homeschool  holiday  party  and  choir  concert  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  1,  noon-­3  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Concert  from  12:30-­1  p.m.,  holiday  party  1-­2:30  p.m.  Bring  a  nut-­free  snack  to  share.  All  homeschoolers  and  their  families  and  friends  are  welcome.  Info:  802-­349-­3825  or  homeschoolnetworkvt.blogspot. com.

Brain  injury  support  group  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  1,  6-­7:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  This  month:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strategies  for  Managing  Time  During  this  Busy  Holiday  Season.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  lisa-­ bernardin@gmail.com  or  802-­388-­2720.

Dec

2

TUESDAY

Environmental  Studies  student  presentations  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Dec.  2,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Hillcrest  103.  Middlebury  College  students  will  present  the  results  of  their  work  this  semester,  conducted  in  collaboration  with  the  Vermont  Department  of  Health.  Projects  ranged  from  lead  poisoning  prevention  to  the  mental  health  impacts  of  climate  change.  Conversation  and  light  refreshments  follow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Power  of  Playâ&#x20AC;?  child  development  work-­ shop  in  Vergennes.  Tuesday,  Dec.  2,  6-­7:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School  library.  Evergreen  Preschool  and  Addison  Northwest  Supervisory  Union  co-­host  a  workshop  on  the  importance  of  play  in  child  development.  Free.  Free  childcare  available  by  pre-­registering  at  877-­6702  or  ever-­ greenpreschool@gmail.com.

Homeschool  meeting  on  assessments  and  port-­ folios  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  2,  6-­7:30  p.m.,  Grace  Baptist  Church.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meet-­ ing  concerns  end-­of-­year  paperwork.  Open  to  homeschooling  families  or  those  considering  homeschooling.  Snacks,  open  discussion.  Info:  802-­349-­3825  or  homeschoolnetworkvt.blogspot. com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Appalachian  Trail  Talesâ&#x20AC;?  in  Bristol.  Tuesday,  Dec.  2,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  Deb  Van  Schaack,  who  walked  the  2,185.9-­mile  Appalachian  Trail,  will  give  an  illustrated  talk  about  the  experience.  Info:  453-­2366.

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3

WEDNESDAY

Legislative  preview  breakfast  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  3,  7:30-­9  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  Addison  County  Chamber  of  Commerce  offers  this  event  to  give  area  businesspeople  an  overview  of  the  upcom-­ ing  legislative  session  and  the  issues  affecting  the  region.  Open  to  members  and  non-­members.  Guest  speaker:  Vermont  Chamber  of  Commerce  President  Betsy  Bishop.  RSVP:  388-­7951  and  pam@addisoncounty.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking  Flightâ&#x20AC;?  dance  performance  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Dec.  3,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  A  â&#x20AC;&#x153;lightly  producedâ&#x20AC;?  showing  of  dance  experi-­ ments  by  the  new  batch  of  choreographers  emerging  from  the  Advance  Beginning  Dance  course,  facilitated  by  Assistant  Professor  Tzveta  Kassabova.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­3168. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daily  Life  in  Prewar  Germanyâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  3,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Keene  State  professor  Paul  Vincent  focuses  on  the  prewar  experience  of  non-­Jewish Â

Chocolate  and  cheer THE  BRISTOL  BAKERYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  Doug  Harper  stands  with  a  selection  of  chocolate  treats  at  a  past  Chocolate  Walk.  The  seventh  annual  holiday  event  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  during  which  Bristol  stores  stay  open  late  and  will  offer  complimentary  chocolate  treats  to  customers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  is  on  Friday,  Dec.  5,  from  5-­8  p.m. citizens.  A  Vermont  Humanities  Council  event.  Info:  388-­4095.

Warren  Miller  movie  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  3,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;No  7XUQLQJ %DFN ´ WKH ODWHVW Âż OP IURP :DUUHQ 0LOOHU Entertainment,  is  65  years  in  the  making.  See  trailer  at  http://youtu.be/QO1XAwXts7A.  Tickets  $18,  available  at  800-­523-­7117  or  tickets@ warrenmiller.com.  Also  on  Dec.  4.

Dec

4

THURSDAY

Adult  education  orientation  and  enrollment  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  9:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  282  Boardman  St.  Vermont  Adult  Learning  invites  adults  interested  in  completing  their  educational  goals  to  come  learn  more  about  requirements  to  earn  a  high  school  diploma,  prepare  for  college  RU JDLQ D *(' FHUWL¿ FDWH 2SHQ WR DOO DGXOWV 16  or  older.  Advance  signup  is  recommended:  388-­4392,  addisoninfo@vtadultlearning.org  or  in  person.

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  noon-­2  p.m.,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Monthly  meal  for  seniors.  On  the  menu  for  December:  baked  ham,  mashed  potatoes,  carrots,  rolls  and  chocolate  cake.  Serving  starts  at  noon.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Sign  up  at  453-­5276.

Advent  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  12:15-­12:45  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  &KXUFK 7KH Âż UVW LQ DQ DQQXDO VHULHV RI WKUHH concerts,  featuring  Dan  Frostmann,  oboeist;Íž  (OL]DEHWK .LOORUDQ Ă&#x20AC; XWLVW DQG *HRUJH 0DWWKHZ organist.  An  all-­Handel  program.  Free.

Informal  dance  showing  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  Dance  Company  of  Middlebury  will  show  and  discuss  the  progress  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  made  in  constructing  a  repertory  of  diverse  and  dynamic  new  works  for  a  perfor-­ mance  and  tour  in  January.  Free.  Info:  www. middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­3168. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supporting  Children  Through  Grief  and  Lossâ&#x20AC;?  community  training  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  A  free  workshop  to  explore  the  developmental,  famil-­ ial  and  spiritual  dimensions  of  the  grief  process  in  children,  adolescents  and  families.  Different  types  of  losses  will  be  discussed,  with  a  focus  on  the  death  of  a  loved  one  or  loss  of  a  relation-­ ship.  Ways  to  support  grieving  youth  and  support  strategies  will  be  presented.

Twist  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Wool  Spinning  Guild  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  7-­9  p.m.,  American  Legion.  General  meeting  followed  by  a  Yankee  swap.  All  are  welcome.  Info:  453-­5960.  St.  Petersburg  Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Ensemble  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  This  Russian  quartet  sings  a  diverse  program  of  picturesque  and  expressive  Russian  folk  songs.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recommended  at  (802)  465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­music.net.

Warren  Miller  movie  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  4,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;No  7XUQLQJ %DFN ´ WKH ODWHVW Âż OP IURP :DUUHQ 0LOOHU Entertainment,  is  65  years  in  the  making.  See  trailer  at  http://youtu.be/QO1XAwXts7A.  Tickets  $18,  available  at  800-­523-­7117  or  tickets@ warrenmiller.com.  Also  on  Dec.  4.

Dec

5

FRIDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  VFW.  CVAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  monthly  First  Friday  luncheon  at  noon  includes  baked  stuffed  chicken  breast,  gravy,  mashed  potatoes,  baby  carrots,  cranberry  sauce,  dinner  roll  and  pumpkin  cake.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Free  transportation  by  ACTR: Â

388-­1946.

Christmas  bazaar  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  1-­5  p.m.,  St.  Ambrose  Church.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Gift  to  Usâ&#x20AC;?  two-­day  bazaar.  Craft  Shop,  Bake  Shop,  Mercy  Creation  Gift  Shop,  Wonder  Jars,  silent  auction,  DWWLF WUHDVXUHV DQG ORWV RI IDEXORXV UDIĂ&#x20AC; HV KDQG made  quilt,  theme  baskets,  gingerbread  mansion,  50/50.  Silver  tea  on  Friday  at  2:30  p.m.,  visit  from  Santa  on  Saturday  at  noon.  Info:  453-­2488.

Gingerbread  house  exhibit  opening  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  4-­6  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  Center.  Opening  reception  for  the  16th  annual  Gingerbread  Exhibit  and  Competition.  This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  theme:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday  Songs.â&#x20AC;?  Continues  through  Dec.  20.  Info:  www.vermontfolklifecenter. org  or  388-­4964.

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  5-­7  p.m.,  Zone  Three  Gallery,  152  Maple  6W WKLUG Ă&#x20AC; RRU &HOHEUDWLQJ WKH RSHQLQJ RI WKH group  show  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter  Nights:  Landscapes  and  Dreamscapes  through  Poetry  and  Image.â&#x20AC;?  Exhibit  runs  Dec.  1-­30.

Chocolate  Walk  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  5-­8  p.m.,  downtown  Bristol.  Seventh  annual  event.  Stores  will  be  open  late  and  will  offer  complimentary  chocolate  treats.  Maps  available  at  participating  stores.  Free.  Info:  info@bristoldowntown.com.

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Art  on  Main.  Meet  the  artists  and  celebrate  the  season  with  iconic  Vermont  seri-­ JUDSKV E\ +HOHQ 'LOORQ RI *UDQYLOOH DQG ¿ QH VLOYHU jewelry  by  Jascha  Sonis  of  Warren  and  Addison.  Info:  453-­4032.

Screening  and  discussion  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Perks  of  Being  D :DOOĂ&#x20AC; RZHU´ LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Friday,  Dec.  5,  6-­8:30  p.m.,  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  Screenwriter  $OH[ -D\ 'XEEHUO\ ZLOO LQWURGXFH WKH Âż OP DQG OHDG WKH GLVFXVVLRQ DIWHUZDUG 3* 7KLV LV WKH Âż UVW meeting  of  the  Bixbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Movie  Club.  The  show-­ ing  also  concludes  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Vermont  Reads  events.  Popcorn  served.  Free.

Memory  tree  lighting  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  6-­6:30  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  A  celebration  memorializing  loved  ones.  Bulbs  cost  $5  each;͞  purchase  by  Dec.  2  at  area  merchants,  the  town  FOHUNœV RI¿ FH RU WKH %ULVWRO 5HF 'HSDUWPHQW Songs  and  hot  chocolate  for  everyone.

6DQWD Ă&#x20AC; DVKOLJKW FDQG\ FDQH KXQW LQ %ULVWRO Friday,  Dec.  5,  6:30-­7  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Santa  will  hide  candy  canes  all  around  the  park.  %ULQJ D Ă&#x20AC; DVKOLJKW DQG FRPH Âż QG WKHP 2QH VSHFLDO candy  cane  has  a  prize-­winning  ribbon.  Hot  cocoa  served.  Free. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Story  of  the  Nutcrackerâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  auditorium.  The  Middlebury  Community  Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  production  includes  28  young  actors,  dancers  and  singers  ages  8-­14,  plus  adults  in  the  roles  of  Mother,  Father  and  the  mysterious  Drosselmeyer.  Original  script  by  Kathleen  Walls  and  Kevin  Commins,  with  original  songs  by  Nancy  Wollum,  as  well  as  music  by  Tchaikovsky.  Tickets  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU ER[ RIÂż FH 382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  through  Dec.  7.

Christmas  music  festival  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  7-­9  p.m.,  New  Haven  United  Reformed  Church.  Christmas  songs,  readings  and  refresh-­ ments  in  preparation  for  the  holiday  season.  Free.  Info:  877-­2486. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadway  Directâ&#x20AC;?  revue  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  7:30-­10:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  VOHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  show,  featuring  amazing  Broadway  and  off-­Broadway  talents,  hosted  by  Vergennes  resident  and  Broadway  veteran  Bill  Carmichael.  Tickets  and  info:  www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

Sophie  Shao  and  Friends  in  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Dec.  5,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Cellist  Shao  assembles  an  impromptu  chamber  ensemble  of  friends  to  perform  Haydnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Piano  Trio  no.  43  in  C  Major,  Brahmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Piano  Quintet  in  F  Minor,  and  the  world  premiere  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revelationsâ&#x20AC;?  for  piano  quintet.  Reserved  seating.  Tickets  $25/20/6.  Info:  www. middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­3168.

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Dec

6

SATURDAY

Green  Mountain  Club  hike  in  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  all  day,  Starksboro  woods.  Moderate.  Contact  leader  Cecilia  Elwert  for  meeting  time  and  place:  ceciliaelwert@yahoo.com  or  802-­453-­8447.

Holiday  Stroll  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  7:30  a.m.-­5:30  p.m.,  throughout  Vergennes.  Family  fun  for  all  ages.  A  dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  of  holiday  events  at  the  Bixby  Library,  VUHS,  the  Vergennes  Opera  House  and  elsewhere.  Breakfast  with  Santa,  reading  with  Mrs.  Claus,  Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  workshop,  cookie  deco-­ rating,  Champlain  Brass  Quintet,  silent  auction,  Dickens  Carolers,  holiday  craft  fair,  lighted  S.D.  Ireland  truck,  Addison  County  Gospel  Choir,  light-­ ing  of  City  Park  and  more.  Info:  388-­7951,  ext.  1,  or  www.addisoncounty.com/holidaystroll.

Christmas  Bazaar  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  8  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Bristol  Federated  Church.  Attic  treasures,  handmade  gifts,  Christmas  decor,  baked  goods,  used  books,  silent  auction.  A  visit  from  Santa.  Homemade  soups  and  sandwiches,  dessert.

Christmas  Bazaar  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  First  Baptist  Church.  Rada  cutlery,  handmade  items,  chocolates,  and  Attic  Treasures.  Homemade  soup  and  sandwiches  available  for  OXQFK %DNHG JRRGV %DVNHW UDIĂ&#x20AC; H Open  House  and  Holiday  Bazaar  in  East  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  9  a.m.-­noon,  Sarah  Partridge  Community  House,  431  East  Main  St.  Annual  event.  Local  artists  and  craftspeople  will  offer  items  for  sale.  Free  refreshments.  Drop-­in  crafts  for  kids.  Info:  sarahpartridge@ilsleypublicli-­ brary.org.

St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Christmas  Bazaar  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Orwell  Town  Hall.  Handmade  gifts  and  crafts,  Christmas  decora-­ WLRQV UDIĂ&#x20AC; H VLOHQW DXFWLRQ Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW EDNH VDOH OXQFK DQG UHIUHVKPHQWV 7R EHQHÂż W 6W 3DXOÂśV Church.  Info:  948-­2049.

Christmas  bazaar  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  St.  Ambrose  Church.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Gift  to  Usâ&#x20AC;?  two-­day  bazaar.  Craft  Shop,  Bake  Shop,  Mercy  Creation  Gift  Shop,  Wonder  Jars,  silent  auction,  attic  treasures  and  lots  of  fabulous  UDIĂ&#x20AC; HV KDQGPDGH TXLOW WKHPH EDVNHWV JLQJHU bread  mansion,  50/50.  Silver  tea  on  Friday  at  2:30  p.m.,  visit  from  Santa  on  Saturday  at  noon.  Info:  453-­2488.

Winter  holiday  fair  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  9  a.m.-­3:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  Elementary  School.  Fourteenth  annual  event  featuring  over  60  vendors,  crafts,  party  plans,  local  food,  music  and  fun.  Admission:  a  non-­perishable  food  item  for  an  DUHD IRRG VKHOI %HQH¿ WV WKH 98(6 $IWHU 6FKRRO Fusion  Program.  Info:  877-­3761.

A  Very  Merry  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  9:30  a.m.-­3:45  p.m.,  downtown  Middlebury.  Hot  choco-­ late  (25  cents)  at  Cannon  Park  9:30  a.m.-­2  p.m.  6DQWD DUULYHV E\ ¿ UHWUXFN DW DQG PHHWV children  at  the  Middlebury  Community  House  10  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.  Street  performers.  Free  horse-­drawn  wagon  rides  10  a.m.-­noon.  Free  gift  wrapping  of  gifts  purchased  in  Middlebury.  Info  at  www.experiencemiddlebury.com.

Festival  of  Wreaths  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Mary  Johnson  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Center  holds  its  22nd  annual  festival,  with  over  100  wreaths  made  by  Addison  County  merchants  and  friends  of  the  center.  Suggested  donation  at  the  door.  Proceeds  from  VLOHQW DXFWLRQ RI ZUHDWKV EHQHÂż W 0-&& ,QIR www.mjccvt.com  and  388-­2853.

Middlebury  Studio  School  pottery  sale  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  1  Mill  St.,  below  Edgewater  Gallery.  Find  great  JLIWV DW DIIRUGDEOH SULFHV )XQGUDLVHU WR EHQH¿ W WKH school.

Sheldon  Museum  Holiday  Open  House  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Henry  Sheldon  Museum.  Annual  event  featur-­ ing  an  elaborate  model  train  layout,  craft  activity,  and  carols  played  on  the  Sheldonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  1831  piano.  Current  exhibits:  a  retrospective  of  watercolors  by  Arthur  Healy,  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charity  &  Sylvia:  A  Weybridge  Couple.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmu-­ seum.org.  Continues  Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Books  for  Givingâ&#x20AC;?  book  sale  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  11  a.m.-­2:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Monthly  book  sale.  This  special  holiday  sale  features  a  large  collection  of  excellent  chil-­ drenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  books  and  sumptuous  cookbooks,  as  well  as  many  other  categories.  Sales  help  fund  library  programs.  Info:  388-­4095.

Holiday  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art-­ernoonâ&#x20AC;?  tea  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  noon-­5  p.m.,  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center.  Enjoy  complimentary  Christmas  tea  and  fresh  holiday  scones  while  exploring  the  holiday  show  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art  of  Giving  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Giving  of  Art.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  www.cmacvt.org.

Addison  County  Vigil  and  Sleep-­out  to  End  Homelessness  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  4  p.m.-­8  a.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  4-­6  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery.  The  John  Graham  Shelter  is  holding  a  candlelight  vigil  to  build  awareness.  Bring  a  bag  of  food,  a  box  of  diapers,  toiletries,  hygiene  products,  clean-­ LQJ VXSSOLHV RU D QHZ TXLOW RU VHW RI VKHHWV IRU D family  moving  into  a  home.  Sleep  out  by  the  Falls  at  Otter  Creek  to  raise  support  for  the  homeless.  Info  and  donations:  www.classy.org/sleepout  or  877-­2677.

Holiday  tree  lighting  in  Salisbury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  5-­7  p.m.,  Memorial  Park  (across  from  Maple  Meadow  Farm).  Annual  tree  lighting  celebration.  %RQÂż UH KD\ ULGHV D YLVLW IURP 6DQWD VLQJ DORQJ hot  cocoa,  and  more.  Holiday  party  follows  at  the  Salisbury  Town  Library.  All  are  welcome.  Info:  802-­352-­4836. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Story  of  the  Nutcrackerâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  auditorium.  The  Middlebury  Community  Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  production  includes  28  young  actors,  dancers  and  singers  ages  8-­14,  plus  adults  in  the  roles  of  Mother,  Father  and  the  mysterious  Drosselmeyer.  Original  script  by  Kathleen  Walls  and  Kevin  Commins,  with  original  songs  by  Nancy  Wollum,  as  well  as  music  by  Tchaikovsky.  Tickets  $6,  available  at  the  7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ townhalltheater.org.  Runs  through  Dec.  7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Best  Christmas  Pageant  Everâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  7-­8  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Performed  by  the  Little  City  Players.  Performances  also  on  Dec.  7,  12,  13  and  14.  Adults  $12,  seniors/students  $10,  at  the  door  or  at  info@littlecityplayers.org.  Info:  877-­6737.

Lewis  Franco  and  the  Missing  Cats  in  concert  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Ripton  Community  House.  The  Ripton  Community  Coffee  House  welcomes  vocalist,  songwriter  and  guitarist  Lewis  Franco  with  the  Missing  Cats,  the  acoustic  jazz  combo  of  Will  Patton,  mandolin;Íž  Dono  Schabner,  guitar;Íž  and  Clyde  Stats,  upright Â

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SHOREHAM MEMORY TREE Honor your deceased loved ones by lighting a bulb.

Memorial list will be published.

In  order  that  the  tree  be  lighted  Nov.  29  at  5  pm we  urge  you  to  send  donations  as  soon  as  possible.

Name of Giver: Address: Phone: List of those to be remembered: 1.

2.

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(List additional names on seperate paper.)

Please enclose $3 per name payable to St. Genevieveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild, 1633 Vt. Rt. 74 West, Shoreham, VT 05770.

For further information, call 897-2633.

Donations accepted until Christmas.

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Lights  of  love VOLUNTEERS  DRAPE  LIGHTS  on  the  Brandon  Memory  Tree  in  Central  Park.  The  annual  lighting  of  the  tree,  which  is  decorated  with  bulbs  in  memory  of  loved  ones,  is  on  Sunday,  Nov.  30,  at  3:30  p.m.  The  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  chorus  will  sing  at  the  ceremony.

EDVV 5HIUHVKPHQWV EHQH¿ W +HOHQ 3RUWHU 1XUVLQJ Home.  Adults  $10,  seniors  and  teens  $8,  children  $3.  Community  house  is  wheelchair  accessible  but  restrooms  are  not.  Info:  388-­9782.

Vocal  recital  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Dec.  6,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  6WXGHQWV RI $I¿ OLDWH $UWLVWV &DURO &KULVWHQVHQ Susanne  Peck  and  Beth  Thompson  cap  off  a  semester  of  vocal  study  with  a  recital  of  art  songs  and  arias.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­3168.

Dec

7

SUNDAY

Sheldon  Museum  Holiday  Open  House  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  noon-­4  p.m.,  Henry  Sheldon  Museum.  Annual  event  featuring  an  elaborate  model  train  layout,  craft  activity,  and  carols  played  on  the  Sheldonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  1831  piano.  Current  exhibits:  a  retro-­ spective  of  watercolors  by  Arthur  Healy,  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charity  &  Sylvia:  A  Weybridge  Couple.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make  Your  Own  Gingerbread  Houseâ&#x20AC;?  event  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  1-­3  p.m.,  Bristol  Elementary  School  cafeteria.  Houses  and  candy  provided;Íž  you  provide  the  creativity.  Cost  $25  per  house,  $20  for  two  or  more,  with  all  proceeds  EHQHÂż WLQJ WKH %ULVWRO IRRG VKHOI +RVW FKRFRODWH snacks  and  music  provided.  Sign  up  at  ksiringo@ gmail.com.

Sister-­to-­Sister  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cookies  and  Communityâ&#x20AC;?  event  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  2-­4  p.m.,  on  campus.  Area  middle-­school  girls  are  invited  to  join  with  Middlebury  College  women  for  cookie  decorating  and  spreading  holiday  cheer.  Help  with  a  community  service  project  while  enjoying  treats.  RSVP  to  802-­443-­5937  or  sistertosister@ middlebury.edu.  Learn  more  about  the  program  at  http://middleburysistertosister.wordpress.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Best  Christmas  Pageant  Everâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  2-­3  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Performed  by  the  Little  City  Players.  Performances  also  on  Dec.  12,  13  and  14.  Adults  $12,  seniors/students  $10,  at  the  door  or  at  info@littlecityplayers.org.   Info:  877-­6737.

Holiday  auction  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  3-­5  p.m.,  Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  The  Friends  of  the  Brandon  Free  Public  Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  holiday  auction.  Preview  2:30  p.m.  Door  prizes  and  refreshments  provided  by  the  Friends  of  the  Brandon  Library.  Silent  auction  Dec.  2-­5.

Lessons  and  Carols  for  Advent  and  Christmas  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  4-­6  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Modeled  after  the  long-­standing  European  tradition,  this  annual  program  includes  Bible  readings  of  Advent  and  Christmas  and  carols  for  choir,  organ  and  congregation.  Service  preceded  by  performances  on  the  chapel  carillon.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­3168.  Also  at  7  p.m.

Addison  County  Gospel  Choir  concert  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  6-­7  p.m.,  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center.  A  cappella  Christmas  favorites  and  traditional  spirituals.  Free. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youth  in  Musicâ&#x20AC;?  program  and  holiday  sing-­along  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Walkover  Gallery.  Part  of  the  Bristol  First-­Sunday  Salon  Series.  Sing-­along  led  by  Cynthia  Huard  and  Ali  Dawson.  Refreshments  available.  Info:  802-­453-­5060.

Lessons  and  Carols  for  Advent  and  Christmas  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Dec.  7,  7-­9  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  Modeled  after  the  long-­standing  European  tradition,  this  annual  program  includes  Bible  readings  of  Advent  and  Christmas  and  carols  for  choir,  organ  and  congregation.  Service  preceded  by  performances  on  the  chapel  carillon.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­3168.

Dec

8

MONDAY

Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meet-­ ing  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Dec.  8,  7  p.m.,  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Light  refresh-­ ments.  Visitors  welcome.  Refreshments  served.  ,QIR RU / 3DTXHWWH#DRO FRP Book  club  meeting  in  Bridport.  Monday,  Dec.  8,  7-­8  p.m.,  Carl  Norton  Highway  Department  conference  room.  Discussing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Cellist  of  Sarajevoâ&#x20AC;?  by  Steven  Galloway.  All  interested  readers  are  welcome.  Info:  758-­2858. â&#x20AC;&#x153;TBWâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  Monday,  Dec.  8,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  A  staged  reading  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  New  Play  to  Be  Written,â&#x20AC;?  E\ (ULFD )XUJLXHOH Âś )UHH QR WLFNHWV UHTXLUHG Info:  www.middlebury.edu  or  802-­443-­3168.

Dec

9

TUESDAY Small  business  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  9,  10 Â

a.m.-­noon,  ACEDC  conference  room,  Suite  8,  1590  Route  7  South.  A  free  workshop  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;How  to  Commercialize  Your  Idea,â&#x20AC;?  facilitated  by  Scott  Holson,  the  technology  commercialization  adviser  for  the  Vermont  Small  Business  Development  Center.  Register  at  addisoncountyedc.org/ services/events.  Info:  802-­388-­7953.

Advent  concert  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  9,  noon-­1  p.m.,  Middlebury  Congregational  Church.  Free  concert.  The  Middlebury  Union  High  School  Chorus,  led  by  Liz  Lebeau,  will  perform  and  then  ask  the  audience  to  join  them  in  singing  some  favorite  Christmas  carols.  Refreshments  served  after  the  concert.

Two-­day  teen  clothing  swap  and  shop  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  9,  3-­7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  front  hallway.  Addison  Central  Teens  hosts  two  days  of  swapping  and  bargain  shopping.  Students  only  11:30-­3  p.m.;͞  open  to  the  public  3-­7  p.m.  Bring  in  teen-­friendly  gently  used  clothing,  accessories,  jewelry,  knick-­knacks,  DVDs,  CDs  and  more,  and  swap  for  other  items  based  on  a  point  system.  Cash  also  accepted.  Donations  welcome.  Info:  989-­8934  or  jutta@ addisonteens.com.  Continues  Dec.  10.

Dec

10

WEDNESDAY

Two-­day  teen  clothing  swap  and  shop  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  10,  3-­7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  front  hallway.  Addison  Central  Teens  hosts  two  days  of  swapping  and  bargain  shopping.  Students  only  11:30-­3  p.m.;͞  open  to  the  public  3-­7  p.m.  Bring  in  teen-­friendly  gently  used  clothing,  accessories,  jewelry,  knick-­knacks,  DVDs,  CDs  and  more,  and  swap  for  other  items  based  on  a  point  system.  Cash  also  accepted.  Donations  welcome.  Info:  989-­8934  or  jutta@addisonteens. com.

Historical  society  meeting  in  New  Haven.  Wednesday,  Dec.  10,  7-­9  p.m.,  New  Haven  Community  Library.  The  New  Haven  Historical  Society  invites  people  to  bring  something  old  or  interesting,  as  well  as  stories  about  New  Haven.  Raconteurs  and  all  others  welcome.  Cookie  tast-­ ing  and  swap.  Refreshments.

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Advent  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  11,  12:15-­12:45  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church.  The  second  in  an  annual  series  of  three  concerts,  featuring  George  Matthew  playing  a  Christmas  organ  recital,  including  works  by  Gustav  Ferrari,  Firmin  DeCerf,  William  T.  Best  and  Constantin  Homilius.  Free.

Hot  chocolate  hut  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  11,  5-­8  p.m.,  Cannon  Park.  Hot  cocoa  with  all  the  ¿ [LQJV FHQWV SHU FXS S.D.  Ireland  lighted  cement  mixer  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  11,  5-­6  p.m.,  downtown  Middlebury.  S.D.  Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  iconic  lit-­up  cement  mixer  tours  Middlebury  to  celebrate  the  holidays.

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North  Branch  School  gala  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  12,  5:30-­10:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  gala  auction  and  dinner  dance  fundraiser.  Silent  auction,  hors  dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres  and  cash  bar  at  5:30  p.m.  Homemade  dinner  of  pulled  pork  and  rice,  roasted  vegetables,  vegetarian  option  and  salad  at  6:30,  followed  by  a  dessert  of  holiday  cookies  and  coffee.  Contra  dancing  with  Atlantic  Crossing  at  8:30.  Tickets  available  at  the  Vermont  Book  Shop,  or  from  NBS  families:  $25  adults,  $10  seniors/students.  Info:  388-­3269  or  www.north-­ branchschool.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Best  Christmas  Pageant  Everâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Dec.  12,  7-­8  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Performed  by  the  Little  City  Players.  Performances  also  on  Dec.  13  and  14.  Adults  $12,  seniors/students  $10,  at  the  door  or  at  info@littlecityplayers.org.   Info:  877-­6737.

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FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MARKETS Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Summer  hours  starting  May  3:  Saturdays,  9:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.  in  the  north  parking  lot  in  the  Marble  Works.  Also  on  Wednesdays,  June  11-­Oct.  8.  Local  produce,  meats,  cheese  and  eggs,  baked  goods,  jams,  prepared  foods  and  more.  EBT  and  debit  cards  welcome.  Info:  www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket. org  or  on  Facebook.

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  7RZQ 2I¿ FH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF J\P 7HHQ GURS LQ 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  Fiddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Club.  Middlebury  VFW,  530  Exchange  Street.  Third  Sunday  (except  Easter),  noon  to  5  p.m.  Donation  $2.  Refreshments  available.  Looking  for  ¿ GGOHUV \RXQJ DQG ROG 2SHQ WR SXEOLF ,QIR The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  Drive,  %ULVWRO 2SHQ PLNH QLJKW Âż UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK 5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  free  for  all  ages;Íž  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www.bristolskate-­ park.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,  802-­462-­3741.

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.

Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  poetry  workshop  held  Thursdays,  1-­3  p.m.  Ilsley  Library  in  Middlebury.  Poets  of  all  ages  are  invited  to  share  their  poetry  for  feedback,  encour-­ agement  and  optional  weekly  assignments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Free.

Orwell  Historical  Society.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Orwell Â

Trail  tales DEB  VAN  SCHAACK  of  Starksboro  takes  a  break  during  her  2013  solo  hike  of  the  Appalachian  Trail.  Van  Schaack  will  share  pictures  and  stories  about  her  experience  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  2,  at  7  p.m.  at  the  Lawrence  Memorial  Library  in  Bristol.  Free  Library.

PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  7KXUVGD\ D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RI¿ FH EXLOG ing  on  Exchange  St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  Department  conference  room.  989-­8141.

Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  9:30-­10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.

Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  October.  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  6:45  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Meals  catered  by  Lisa  Cloutier  of  the  Bridge  Restaurant.  PO  Box  94,  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Info:  Contact  President  Shanon  Atkins  at  877-­3889.

DANCE,  MUSIC,  ARTS  &  EDUCATION Bridge  at  Ilsley  in  Middlebury.  Thursdays,  5:30-­8  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Single  players  welcome.  Info:  462-­3373.

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

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

College  Session  for  Seniors  in  Middlebury.  Elderly  Services,  112  Exchange  St.  Classes  for  people  over  60 Â

in  basic  computer,  opera,  politics,  history,  international  law  and  more.  Call  388-­3983  or  e-­mail  college@elder-­ lyservices.org.

Computer  lab  open  hours  in  Bristol.  Monday-­Thursday,  3:30-­7  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  library.  Free  access  to  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electronic  resources,  cour-­ tesy  of  e-­Vermont  funding.  Conversational  Spanish  group  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  11  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Fluency  is  desirable  but  IXQFWLRQDOLW\ LV VXIÂż FLHQW &DOO OHDGHU 'DYLG )RUPDQ IRU info:  453-­2118.

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

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

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

Duplicate  bridge  at  EastView  in  Middlebury.  Tuesdays,  6:20-­9  p.m.  Info:  462-­3373.

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

Homeschoolersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  ice  skating  in  Middlebury.  Every  Tuesday  through  March  9,  2015,  9-­10:30  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Admission  fee.  Skate  rentals  available.  Info:  Elizabeth  Curran,  802-­349-­3825,  elizcurran@yahoo. com  or  homeschoolnetworkvt.blogspot.com.  Homeschoolersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  open  gym  in  Middlebury.  Every  Thursday,  1-­3  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Free.  Info:  Elizabeth  Curran,  802-­349-­3825,  elizcurran@yahoo. com  or  homeschoolnetworkvt.blogspot.com.  Jam  session  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Second  and  fourth  Thursdays  of  each  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St.  Bring  your  own  instru-­ ment  or  borrow  one  of  ours.  To  register,  call  Robin  or  Jutta  at  388-­3910.

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

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

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

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

Maiden  Vermont  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  barbershop  chorus,  under  the  direction  of  Lindi  Bortney,  is  open  to  women  of  all  ages.  The  group  sings  four-­part  a  cappella  music  from  traditional  barbershop  to  doo-­wop  and  Broadway.  Rehearsals  Thursdays,  7-­9:30  p.m.,  Cornwall  School.  Info:  989-­5435  or  go  to  www.maidenvermont.com.

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

Otter  Creek  Choral  Society  in  Vergennes.  Rehearsals  Thursdays,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church,  starting  Sept.  1,  2011.  Directed  by  Wayne  Hobbs.  Info:  Connie  at  877-­3063.

Parler  Français  Comme  Des  Vaches  Espagnoles.  Every  Thursday,  7  p.m.  35B  West.  St.  in  Bristol  (above  Paige  &  Campbell).  Conversational  French  for  speakers  of  all  abilities.  Info:  453-­2285.

Sacred  Harp  (Shape  Note)  Sing.  Second  Sunday,  1-­3  p.m.  Middlebury.  All  ages  and  levels  of  experience  welcome.  Debby,  388-­5410  or  www.fasola.org.

Spanish  conversation  group  in  Brandon.  Every  Saturday,  11  a.m.  The  Inside  Scoop,  next  to  the  Brandon  Inn.  All  abilities  welcome.  Info:  247-­3306  or  247-­6600.

Spanish  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  Wednesdays,  11  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  June  4-­Aug.  13.  Info:  388-­4095.

Teen  movie  night  in  Middlebury.  First  Friday  of  every  month,  6-­10  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St. Twist  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Wool  Guild.  First  Thursdays,  7  p.m.  American  Legion  on  Wilson  Road.

Vermont  Ukulele  Society.  Second  and  fourth  Mondays,  beginners  6:30-­7  p.m.  regular  session  7-­9  p.m.  at  Howden  Hall  in  Bristol.  Call  453-­6411  or  see  http:// vtukes.webs.com  for  info.  Extra  ukuleles  for  beginners.

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Stone, Jaring )(55,6%85*+ ² 0U DQG Mrs.  Jeffrey  Stone  of  Ferrisburgh  announce  the  engagement  of  their  daughter,  Katelyn  Christine  Stone,  WR 5HHFH :LOOHP -DULQJ VRQ RI Willem  and  Brenda  Jaring  of  Weybridge.  The  future  bride  is  a  graduate  of  Vergennes  Union  High  School  and  is  currently  enrolled  at  the  Community  College  of  Vermont,  pursuing  a  degree  in  accounting.  She  is  employed  by  CafĂŠ  Services  as  a  food  service  director.  The  future  groom  is  also  a  gradu-­ ate  of  Vergennes  Union  High  School  and  is  currently  attending  Union  Institute  and  University,  pursuing  a  degree  in  business  management.  +H LV HPSOR\HG DV D VHQLRU Âż QDQ cial  associate   for  UTC  Aerospace  Systems.  The  couple  resides  in  Middlebury.  A  September  2015  wedding  is  planned. Â

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Vt. Brain Bee associates educate Sanders on program

WASHINGTON,  D.C.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Sen.  Bernie  Sanders  and  the  annual  Society  for  Neuroscience  conven-­ tion  brought  Jonah  Lefkoe  and  Lisa  Bernardin,  both  of  Middlebury,  together  in  Washington,  D.C.,  last  week.

Lisa  Bernardin  is  the  coor-­ dinator  of  the  Vermont  Brain  Bee,  a  neuroscience  competition  and  activity  day  for  high  school  students,  held  annually  at  the  University  of  Vermont  College  of  Medicine.  She  visited  Washington  for  Neuroscience  2014,  the  annual  convention  of  the  Society  for  Neuroscience,  which  attracted  over  30,000  neuroscientists,  students  and  brain  enthusiasts  to  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  capital.

Jonah  Lefkoe,  who  graduated  from  Middlebury  Union  High  School  this  spring,  won  the  fifth  annual  Vermont  Brain  Bee  in  February.  Lefkoe  is  taking  a  gap  year  before  enrolling  at  Harvard  University.  After  spending  the  fall  working  for  Bernie  Sanders  in  the  senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Washington,  D.C.,  offices,  Lefkoe  plans  to  travel  and  volunteer  abroad.  Sanders  was  hard  at  work  during  Bernardinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  visit,  preparing  for  his  floor  speech  in  opposition  to  the  Keystone  XL  pipeline,  but   he  sent  Erica  Solway,  a  policy  adviser,  and  David  Cohen,  a  research  director,  to  learn  about  the  Vermont  Brain  Bee  and  welcome  Bernardin  to Â

/,6$ %(51$5',1 $1' -RQDK /HINRH ERWK RI 0LGGOHEXU\ PHHW XS LQ IURQW RI 6HQ %HUQLH 6DQGHUVœV RI¿ FH in  Washington,  D.C.,  recently.  Bernardin,  coordinator  of  the  Vermont  Brain  Bee,  was  in  the  city  for  a  neurosci-­ ence  convention;͞  Lefkoe,  the  2014  Vermont  Brain  Bee  winner,  is  working  for  Sanders  this  fall.

Washington.

Solway  and  Cohen  offered  some  suggestions  for  involving  more  Vermont  high  schools  and  students  in  the  Brain  Bee.  Bernardin Â

will  continue  her  neuroscience  outreach  using  their  advice,  working  to  promote  high  school  education  and  participation  in  the  fascinating  and  important  field  of Â

neuroscience.

To  learn  more  about  the  Vermont  Brain  Bee  and  view  Lefkoe  in  a  exciting  promotional  video,  go  online  to  vermontbrainbee.com.

births

Â&#x2021; )RUPHU 6DOLVEXU\ UHVLGHQW +HDWKHU +DUGW .XUWLV 0 2Âś&RQQHOO Lancaster,  Pa.,  Nov.  6,  a  son,  Deaglan  Hardt  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell. Â&#x2021; 3LODU 5LQGHU *RGGDUG -HII -HUJHU )HUULVEXUJK 1RY D GDXJKWHU Albee  Thea  Jerger. Â&#x2021; (ULQ &ROOLQV (WKDQ %RGLQ 9HUJHQQHV 1RY D VRQ (DPRQ Collins  Bodin. Â&#x2021; 0HODQLH /DQFH /DUDZD\ %UDQGRQ 1RY D VRQ :RRGURZ 6WRUP Laraway.

Megabucks  winner  steps  forward  to  claim  jackpot ($67 0,''/(%85< ² 9HUPRQW /RWWHU\ RIÂż FLDOV DQQRXQFHG Tuesday  that  the  owners  of  the  winning  Tri-­State  Megabucks  jack-­ pot  ticket  sold  at  the  Middlebury  %HHI VWRUH ORFDWHG RQ 5RXWH LQ (DVW Middlebury  have  come  forward.  The  winning  couple,  who  reside  LQ WKH JUHDWHU 5XWODQG DUHD DUH longtime  players  of  the  Megabucks  game.  Their  lone  winning  ticket,  a  4XLFN 3LFN PDWFKHG Âż YH RXW RI Âż YH numbers  plus  the  Megaball  in  the  Nov.  19  drawing.  Jeff  Cavender,  director  of  Marketing  and  Sales  for  the  Vermont  Lottery,  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  always  thrilled  when  a  Vermont  Lottery  player  has  the  good  fortune  to  win,  and  to  have  it  be  the  Megabucks  jackpot Â

is  even  better.  This  Tri-­state  game  that  we  share  with  Maine  and  New  Hampshire  offers  the  best  odds,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  our  original  jackpot  game,  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  great  win.â&#x20AC;?   When  the  winner  came  forward  to  check  her  ticket  at  her  local  store,  she  told  the  clerk  it  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  showing  up  how  much  she  won.  The  clerk  said  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  gotta  mean  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  big!â&#x20AC;?  She  reportedly  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  Megabucks  Jackpot.â&#x20AC;?  The  clerk  replied,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nope.  That  ticket  was  sold  in  Middlebury.â&#x20AC;?  The  winner  then  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  where  I  bought  my  ticket.â&#x20AC;?

ARTISTS  SEAN  DYE  and  Marsha  Chase,  left,  Renny  Perry  of  the  Vergennes  Partnership,  artist  Eloise  Beil  and  Vergennes  Mayor  Bill  Benton  All  Vermont  Lottery  agents  receive  gather  on  Nov.  21  for  the  grand  opening  of  the  new  Creative  Space  and  Sean  Dye  Studio  at  214  Main  St.  in  Vergennes. an  extra  bonus  for  all  tickets  sold  in  their  stores  that  win  $500  or  more,  so  0LGGOHEXU\ %HHI EHQH¿ WV DV ZHOO

Bristol  First-­Sunday  Salon  Series  to  feature  young  musicians  and  sing-­along %5,672/ ² 7KH %ULVWRO )LUVW Sunday  Salon  Series  continues  on  Dec.  7  at  7  p.m.  at  Walkover  Gallery  LQ %ULVWRO ZLWK WKH SURJUDP Âł<RXWK in  Music.â&#x20AC;?  The  featured  young  musi-­ cians  will  be  Eden  Ginsberg,  Ben  Graham,  Alex  Kite,  Morgan  Pratt  and  0LFDK 5XELQ In  keeping  with  the  spirit  of  the  series,  an  open-­ended  discussion  will  follow  the  musical  offerings.  The  leading  question  will  be:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  do  you  like  about  music?â&#x20AC;?  The  evening Â

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will  conclude  with  a  holiday  sing-­ along  led  by  Cynthia  Huard  and  Ali  Dawson.

5HIUHVKPHQWV ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH The  Bristol  First-­Sunday  Salon  Series  is  intended  to  be  informal,  inclusive  and  participatory.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come  as  you  are,  pay  what  you  can,  say  what  you  think.â&#x20AC;?

Walkover  Gallery  is  at  15  Main  St.  For  more  information  contact  Diana  Bigelow  at  453-­5060  or  jimdiana@ madriver.com.

Creative Space opens new gallery in Vergennes 9(5*(11(6 ² 7KH $GGLVRQ County  Chamber  of  Commerce  FRQJUDWXODWHV &UHDWLYH 6SDFH Sean  Dye  Studio  on  the  opening  of  its  new  gallery  on  Vergennesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Main  Street.  Now  located  at  214  Main  St.,  the  gallery  and  studio  is  open  Wednesday  through  Saturday,  noon  to  5  p.m.  and  Sunday,  noon  to  4  p.m.

Vergennes  Mayor  William  %HQWRQ 5HQQ\ 3HUU\ RI WKH Vergennes  Partnership  and  Shanon  Atkins  of  the  Addison  County  Chamber  of  Commerce  joined  artists  Eloise  Beil,  Marsha  Chase,  Sean  Dye,  Laura  Fall  and  Celia  Oliver  on  Nov.  21  to  cut  the  ribbon,  launching  the  grand  opening  .  More  than  130  guests  stopped  in  during  the  evening  to  enjoy  music  by  acoustic  guitarist  Matteo  Palmer  as Â

they  browsed  the  array  of  artwork  by  some  45  Vermont  artists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  thrilled  that  Creative  Space  has  a  Main  Street  location  once  again,â&#x20AC;?  Mayor  Bill  Benton  said.

The  all-­volunteer  co-­op  Creative  6SDFH *DOOHU\ JRW LWV VWDUW Âż YH \HDUV ago,  and  recently  teamed  up  with  artist  Sean  Dye  to  welcome  visitors  to  this  new  space  for  exhibitions  and  Dyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  painting  studio.  Member  artists,  who  work  in  a  wide  range  of  media,  will  offer  classes  and  demonstrations  as  well  as  exhibits.

The  opening  exhibit  includes: Â&#x2021; 3DLQWLQJV RLO DQG DFU\OLF Eloise  Beil,  Carol  Calhoun,  Sean  Dye,  Georgina  Forbes,  Karin  +DUG\ .DWK\ 0LWFKHOO -XGLWK 5H\ Annie  Watson  and  Sarah  Wesson. Â&#x2021; 3DVWHOV )LRQD &RRSHU )HQZLFN Karin  Hardy  and  Celia  Oliver.

Â&#x2021; (QFDXVWLF DQG PL[HG PHGLD Marilyn  Gillis,  Catherine  Hall,  %RQQLH 0HOQLFN -XGLWK 5H\ -DQHW Seaburg,  Deanna  Shapiro  and  Sarah  Wesson. Â&#x2021; :DWHUFRORUV $QQHPLH &XUOLQ Libby  Davidson  and  Kathrena  5DYHQKRUVW $GDPV Â&#x2021; 3ULQWPDNLQJ /\QD /RX Nordstrom,  Janet  Seaburg  and  Sarah  Wesson,  as  well  as  cards  and  prints  by  member  artists,  and  creative  kits  for  young  artists  by  Libby  Davidson. Â&#x2021; )LEHU DUWV 'HE $OOHQ IHOW ing;Íž  Marsha  Chase,  felting,  eco-­ printed  silk  scarves;Íž  Judith  Giusto,  felted  jewelry;Íž  and  Tamara  Wight,  basketmaking. Â&#x2021; *ODVV %XG 6KULQHU KDQGEORZQ glass;Íž  and  Alyssa  Oxley,  fused/ kiln-­formed  glass.

Â&#x2021; -HZHOU\ .DWK\ 0LWFKHOO Judith  Giusto,  Karin  Hardy,  Martha  Loving  and  Tamara  Wight. Â&#x2021; 0HWDOZRUN -RKQ $UWKXU Ă&#x20AC; DPH FRORUHG FRSSHU VFXOSWXUH and  Michael  Harrigan,  blacksmith-­ ing  and  decorative  ironwork. Â&#x2021; 2ULJDPL *DLO 0DUWLQ Â&#x2021; 3KRWRJUDSK\ 'DQLHO 'R\OH Louise  Giovanella,  Janet  Seaburg  DQG /\QQ &ODXHU LQFRPLQJ 'HF

Â&#x2021; 3RWWHU\ /DXUD )DOO DQG .HQ Martin. Â&#x2021; :RRGZRUN 'HQQLV *UDJH EXUO carving;Íž  and  Peter  Jensen,  furniture  and  lamps. Â&#x2021; %HHVZD[ FDQGOHV .DUHQ Emerson.

For  more  information  about  &UHDWLYH 6SDFH 6HDQ '\H Studio,  call  802-­877-­3850  or  visit  creativespacegallery.org.

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ADDISON COUNTY

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Authors  to  help  promote locally  owned  bookshops

Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  helpers WOWTOYZ  NATIONAL  SALES  Manager  Jody  Pierce,  left,  Melody  Miller  and  Julie  Cogswell  work  in  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Vergennes  warehouse,  preparing  toy  donations  for  children  in  need  throughout  the  community.  Each  year  dedicated  staff  members  at  WowToyz  work  tirelessly  to  create  custom  assortments  of  toys  for  local  charitable  organizations  like  the  Addison  County  HOPE  Christmas  Shop,  Chances  for  Christmas  in  Winooski  and  local  food  shelves.  WowToyz  also  works  closely  with  the  Boys  &  Girls  Club  of  Greater  Vergennes  and  several  of  the  local  elementary  schools,  providing  gift  bags  for  every  child  on  the  lists  provided  by  these  organizations.

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ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  In  recent  proceedings  in  the  Addison  County  Superior  Court,  Criminal  Division: Dillon  T.  Briggs,  26,  of  Mineville,  N.Y.,  pleaded  guilty  to  a  June  20  charge  of  driving  with  a  suspended  license  and  was  ordered  to  complete  Reparative  Board,  including  40  hours  RI FRPPXQLW\ VHUYLFH DQG ZDV ÂżQHG $147.

Chad  S.  Fredette,  34,  of  Bristol  pleaded  guilty  to  an  Oct.  20  charge  of  driving  with  a  suspended  license  and  was  ordered  to  complete  Reparative  %RDUG DQG ZDV ¿QHG Kori  Martell,  23,  of  Vergennes  pleaded  innocent  to  Sept.  6  charges  of  leaving  the  scene  of  a  crash  with  property  damage  and  violation  of  conditions  of  release.  A  status  con-­ ference  was  scheduled.

Michael  P.  Merrigan,  24,  of  Leicester  pleaded  guilty  to  a  Nov.  1  FKDUJH RI GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH and  was  sentenced  to  a  90-­day  li-­ FHQVH VXVSHQVLRQ DQG ÂżQHG Nicholas  A.  Meunier,  21,  of  Hinesburg  pleaded  guilty  to  an  Oct.  FKDUJH RI GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;X-­

ence  and  was  sentenced  to  a  90-­day  OLFHQVH VXVSHQVLRQ DQG ZDV ¿QHG $667.

Jeremy  Myers,  27,  of  Orwell  pleaded  guilty  to  an  Oct.  30  charge  RI GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH DQG was  sentenced  to  a  90-­day  license  VXVSHQVLRQ DQG ZDV ÂżQHG Chad  Anthony  Palmer,  40,  of  North  Ferrisburgh  pleaded  innocent  to  an  Oct.  8  charge  of  driving  with  a  restricted  driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  license-­Interlock.  A  status  conference  was  scheduled.

Khem  Pokhrel,  23,  of  Burlington  pleaded  guilty  to  an  Oct.  11  charge   driving  with  excessive  speed  and  ZDV ¿QHG 7KH VWDWHœV DWWRUQH\ DJUHHG WR GLVPLVV WKH WUDI¿F WLFNHW DV-­ sociated  with  this  offense.

Michael  P.  Quesnel  Jr.,  52,  of  Middlebury  pleaded  innocent  to  two  Nov.  22,  2013,  counts  of  taking  a  deer  out  of  season  and  was  released  on  recognizance.

Wayne  A.  Rainey,  33,  of  Ver-­ gennes  pleaded  innocent  to  a  Sept.  10  charge  of  simple  assault.  A  status  conference  was  scheduled.  Charles  R.  Varty  II,  21,  of  Middle-­

bury  pleaded  innocent  to  an  Oct.  31  FKDUJH RI GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH A  status  conference  was  scheduled.

Jason  Vincent,  30,  of  Bristol  pleaded  innocent  to  Nov.  1  charges  of  domestic  assault  and  interference  with  access  to  emergency  services  and  was  released  with  conditions  (including  that  he  take  medication  as  prescribed  by  his  doctor).

Edward  L.  Wildasin,  29,  of  Ver-­ gennes  pleaded  innocent  to  an  Oct.  FKDUJH RI GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;X-­ ence,  second  offense.  A  status  con-­ ference  was  scheduled.

Ernest  M.  Codding  III,  43,  of  Rip-­ ton  pleaded  innocent  to  a  Nov.  14  FKDUJH RI GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH A  status  conference  was  scheduled.

Patrick  Lee  Cota,  21,  of  New  Hav-­ en  pleaded  innocent  to  Oct.  9  charg-­ es  of  petit  larceny,  $900  or  less,  and  buying,  receiving,  selling,  possessing  or  concealing  stolen  property.  A  sta-­ tus  conference  was  scheduled.

Michael  Gagnon,  21,  of  Brandon  pleaded  innocent  to  Oct.  9  charges  of  petit  larceny,  $900  or  less,  and  buy-­ ing,  receiving,  selling,  possessing  or Â

concealing  stolen  property.  A  status  conference  was  scheduled.

Ashleigh  Hickey,  22,  of  Middle-­ bury  pleaded  guilty  to  an  Oct.  7  charge  of  driving  with  a  suspended  license  and  was  ordered  to  complete  the  Reparative  Board,  including  40  hours  of  community  service,  and  ¿QHG Japheth  M.  Kehoe,  30,  of  Wey-­ bridge  pleaded  innocent  to  an  Oct.  7  charge  of  driving  with  a  suspended  license.  A  status  conference  was  scheduled.

Stephen  P.  McHugh,  47,  of  Col-­ chester  pleaded  innocent  to  a  Nov.  5  FKDUJH RI GULYLQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH A  status  conference  was  scheduled.

Gemmar  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor,  29,  of  Shore-­ ham  pleaded  innocent  to  Oct.  29  charges  of  attempting  to  elude  a  law  HQIRUFHPHQW RIÂżFHU DQG FDUHOHVV RU negligent  driving.  A  status  confer-­ ence  was  scheduled.

Brian  Rademacher,  22,  of  Pitts-­ ford  pleaded  innocent  to  an  Oct.  24  charge  of  careless  or  negligent  driving  and  was  released  with  con-­ ditions.

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The  shelter  opens  at  7  p.m.  every  evening,  regardless  of  the  weather.  Guests  must  register  between  7  and  10  p.m.,  or  may  pre-­register  by  call-­ ing  989-­9746  by  5  p.m.,  according  to  Sinclair.  Guests  are  provided  din-­ ner,  a  warm  place  to  sleep,  support  with  winter  clothing  and  footwear,  and  referral  to  other  services  and  partner  agencies  as  appropriate.  Guests  may  stay  at  the  shelter  un-­ til  9:30  each  morning.  Most  guests  who  have  not  yet  found  jobs  also  participate  in  the  community  sup-­ pers,  lunches,  and  Saturday  break-­ fast.  Guests  volunteer  as  they  are  able  with  the  food  programs  and  as-­ sist  with  the  set  up  and  take  down  of  the  bedding  materials  each  morning  and  evening.

Men  and  women  guests  sleep  in  separate  spaces.  All  guests  and  volunteer  staff  share  a  family-­style  evening  meal  around  a  large  table. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  shelter  is  operated  in  the  Vermont  tradition  of  neighbor  help-­ ing  neighbor,â&#x20AC;?  Sinclair  said.

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On  Monday,  Dec.  1,  at  7  p.m.  in  WKH WRZQ RI¿FH WKHUH ZLOO EH D KHDU-­ ing  on  the  proposed  zoning  changes.  Several  of  the  changes  may  affect  your  property.  Following  this  hearing,  the  changes  will  be  sent  to  the  select-­ board  for  approval.

The  Salisbury  Library  Board  of  Trustees  has  hired  a  new  librarian,  Gretchen  Cotell.  Some  folks  may  re-­ member  Gretchen  when  she  served  as  librarian  a  number  of  years  ago  before  VKH DQG KHU IDPLO\ PRYHG WR 5RFKHV-­ ter.  They  have  now  returned  to  the  area.  Gretchen  will  begin  as  librarian  RQ 'HF QHZ OLEUDU\ KRXUV ZLOO DOVR take  effect  then.  Tuesday  and  Thurs-­ days  the  library  will  be  open  from  2  to  S P :HGQHVGD\V D P WR S P and  Saturdays,  9  a.m.  to  noon.

The  trustees  wish  to  express  their  thanks  and  appreciation  to  Lynne  Pirkkanen  who  has  served  very  ably  as  interim  librarian  since  July.

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We  will  be  having  a  special  con-­ gregation  informational  meeting  on  Dec.  21  after  church  service  for  people  in  deciding  the  future  of  the  FKXUFK 3DP /XFDV IURP WKH FRQIHU-­ ence  in  Randolph  will  be  joining  us Â

MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Congre-­ gational  Church  of  Middlebury  wel-­ comes  the  public  to  an  enjoyable  concert  during  the  hectic  season  of  Advent.  The  church  will  hold  its  an-­ nual  free  Advent  choral  concert  on  Tuesday,  Dec.  9,  starting  at  noon  in  the  sanctuary.

The  Middlebury  Union  High  School  Chorus,  under  the  leadership  of  Liz  Le-­ beau,  will  entertain  audience  members  and  then  ask  them  to  join  in  the  singing  some  favorite  Christmas  carols.

Refreshments  will  be  served  in  Fel-­ lowship  Hall  after  the  concert.

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THE VATICAN MUSEUMS ON FILM The stunning documentary of the Vaticanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priceless collections.

MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  CVAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  First  Friday  Holiday  Meal  for  seniors  is  coming  up  Friday,  Dec.  5.  Seniors  should  arrive  at  the  American  Legion  on  Exchange  Street  in  Middlebury  at  11:30  a.m.  The  noon  meal  features  baked  chicken  breast  stuffed  with  ap-­ ple  cranberry  dressing,  gravy,  mashed  potatoes,  baby  whole  carrots,  cran-­ berry  sauce,  dinner  roll,  and  pumpkin  cake.

CVAA  welcomes  everyone  ages  60  and  older  to  attend  these  meals.  At-­ tendees  are  asked  to  bring  their  own  place  settings.  There  is  a  suggested  donation  of  $4.

Advanced  reservations  are  required.  Call  CVAA  at  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634,  to  reserve.  Free  transportation  can  be  arranged  call  802-­388-­1946.

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We  are  also  currently  in  search  of  D SDUW WLPH PXVLF GLUHFWRU 3LDQR organ  experience  is  preferred.  Stu-­ dents  with  a  degree  in  music  are  en-­ couraged  to  apply.  If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  interest-­ ed  and  would  like  details  call  Roger  Comes  at  767-­9034.

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dance party for all ages with a Applicants for this full-time,A year round position should have the ability midnight champagne toast. to maintain and operate all theatrical systems sound, projection), Wed (lighting, 12/31 6:30 reception, 7:30 dinner $85 + tax and have experience with set construction. Other responsibilities include: facilitate load-ins, runs, strikes and turnarounds; provide tech for meetings and receptions; create internship program in technical theater; building bystar Alisa Endsley.

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A janitorial service will clean the building, but this individual will make sure that the theater, studio for under 12, Free 5 & under  and gallery are Sunready 11/30 each 6pm day $12/$8 public use. This historic theater will re-open in July, 2008, so the position ZLOO EH ӞOOHG DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH /LPLWHG EHQHӞWV 6HQG FRYHU OHWWHU and resume to: An interactive evening of stories, footage and fun with Douglas Anderson, Executive Director Shark Week host Andy Casagrande and Andy Mitchell.

Town Hall Theater PO Box 128 Middlebury VT 05753 or email materials to  danderson@townhalltheater.org Sat 12/6 10am-6pm $3 donation appreciated 802-388-1436

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HANCOCK  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Community  Church  of  Hancock  and  Granville  will  be  celebrating  the  start  of  the  &KULVWPDV VHDVRQ 1RY WKH ÂżUVW Sunday  of  Advent.  We  will  be  deco-­ rating  the  church  after  service  with  a  potluck  dinner  following.

Saturday,  Dec.  13,  will  be  our  Christmas  Bazaar.  This  year  instead  of  Aunt  Beaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Closet  we  are  looking  for  craft  or  baked  food  donations  for  the  church  table.  We  will  also  be  renting  tables  for  anyone  that  would  like  to  join  us  that  day.  Call  Marge  Ross  at  767-­9157  for  details.  We  will  also  be  serving  lunch  from  11  a.m.-­1 Â

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Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  visits  to  the  local  re-­ ers,  they  are  turned  away  by  an  an-­ tirement  home  to  visit  an  elderly  tagonistic  union.  Refusing  to  give  woman  are  the  only  hint  that  he  up,  they  decide  their  only  route  is  may  have  had  an  earlier  life.  Nao-­ to  go  directly  to  a  small  village  in  mi  Wattsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Russian  accent  sends  Wales  with  their  offer  of  raising  ripples  of  laughter  through  the  money  to  help  the  minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  fami-­ audience  each  time  she  lies.  Steady  in  the  face  of  appears.  As  we  watch  insults  and  determined  a  group  of  nutsos  be-­ to  help,  they  stay  put  in  coming  a  most  unlikely  their  drive  for  respect  family,  audience  appre-­ and  acceptance. ciation  is  contagious.  The  miners,  gays  and  Look  forward  with  great  lesbians  manage  to  in-­ anticipation  to  the  school  ject  humor  into  the  emo-­ assignment  that  requires  tional  tussle  that  swings  Oliver  to  write  an  essay  back  and  forth  between  about  a  saint. anger  and  appreciation.  Also,  I  saw  a  second  The  story  is  chock  full  of  ¿OP Âł3ULGH ´ ZKLFK LV eccentric  characters  who  D ÂżQH VXUSULVH :LWK WKH make  us  laugh  just  when  strong  roots  of  a  true  sto-­ By Joan Ellis we  are  touched  by  their  ry,  it  takes  on  a  serious  efforts.  Together,  they  subject  that  explores  ac-­ try  to  show  us  what  can  ceptance  as  an  overarching  cultural  be  accomplished  when  good  inten-­ value.  Writer/director  Matthew  tions  erase  natural  suspicion  under  Warchus  injects  irony  and  human-­ the  banner  of  a  higher  cause.   ity  into  his  script  and  hands  it  to  a  Though  these  two  very  good  cast  that  delivers  in  high  style.  movies  are  thoroughly  different,  In  the  summer  of  1984,  an  un-­ one  from  the  other,  both  boast  relenting  Margaret  Thatcher  is  in  skilled  actors  who  will  deliver  you  power  when  the  National  Union  of  for  a  couple  of  hours  from  every-­ Mineworkers  goes  on  strike.  When  thing  else  on  your  mind  during  this  a  group  of  gay  and  lesbian  activists  period  so  infamously  and  oddly  re-­ offers  working  support  to  the  strik-­ ferred  to  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Holidays.â&#x20AC;? Â

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St.  Vincent;Íž  Running  time:  1:42;Íž  Rating:  PG-­13 Pride;Íž  Running  time:  2:00;Íž  Rat-­ ing:  R As  time  and  responsibilities  en-­ gulf  us  in  December,  here  are  two  movies  that  promise  two  hours  of  escape.  One  American,  one  Brit-­ ish,  each  will  deliver  you  from  chaos  and  leave  you  with  a  smile.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;St.  Vincentâ&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bill  Murray  is  a  Vietnam  vet,  a  grumpy  drunk  who  lives  in  the  mess  he  has  made  of  his  house  when  Maggie  (Melissa  McCarthy)  moves  next  door  with  her  son  Oliver  (Jaeden  Lieberher).  After  Maggie  hires  the  sloppy  old  guy  to  take  care  of  Oliver  while  she  works,  we  watch  Vincent  and  Oliver  spend  their  days  in  bars,  at  the  track,  and  at  Dakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  strip  club  (Naomi  Watts,  grand  as  a  Russian  stripper).

Watching  friendship  grow  between  the  old  crank  and  the  12-­year-­old  is  shot  through  with  humor  and  our  growing  affection  for  them.  Bill  Murray  and  Jaeden  Lieberher  never  sentimentalize  their  roles.  This  young  boy  is  qui-­ et,  serious,  smart  and  observant  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  never  just  cute  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  real  match  for  his  irresponsible  care-­ taker.

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Police called for domestic disturbance MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middlebury  police  responded  to  a  domestic  dis-­ turbance  at  a  North  Pleasant  Street  home  on  Nov.  20.  Police  said  a  woman  called  to  say  her  boyfriend  ZDV ÂłEHLQJ GLIÂżFXOW ´ 3ROLFH VDLG the  boyfriend  acknowledged  having  some  problems  and  was  referred  to  the  Counseling  Service  of  Addison  County.

In  other  action  last  week,  Middle-­ bury  police: Â&#x2021; ,QYHVWLJDWHG D UHSRUW RQ 1RY that  a  stolen  check  had  been  forged  and  cashed  at  a  Court  Street  Exten-­ sion  bank  in  October. Â&#x2021; $VVLVWHG D :DVKLQJWRQ 6WUHHW business  by  removing  used  syringes  IURP WKHLU SURSHUW\ RQ 1RY Â&#x2021; $VVLVWHG D ORFDO ZRPDQ RQ 1RY ZKR ZDV LQYROYHG LQ DQ DEXVLYH relationship. Â&#x2021; ,QYHVWLJDWHG D UHSRUW RI VRPHRQH fraudulently  requesting  taxi  services  IRU D WKLUG SDUW\ RQ 1RY Â&#x2021; 5HFHLYHG D UHSRUW WKDW VRPH items  had  been  stolen  from  outside  of  a  South  Village  Green  residence  RQ 1RY Â&#x2021; 5HVSRQGHG WR D UHSRUW RI EDUN-­ ing  dogs  at  a  Happy  Valley  Road  UHVLGHQFH RQ 1RY 3ROLFH VDLG WKH dogs  were  reacting  to  a  raccoon  that  had  hidden  itself  under  the  house. Â&#x2021; ,QYHVWLJDWHG D UHSRUW RI D PLVV-­ ing  dog  being  released  to  the  wrong  person  at  the  Addison  County  Hu-­ mane  Society  on  Boardman  Street  on  1RY 3ROLFH VDLG WKH GRJ ZDV XOWL-­ mately  returned  to  its  rightful  owner. Â&#x2021; $VVLVWHG D SHUVRQ ZKR KDG EHHQ trying  to  claim  the  balance  of  an  overpayment  from  a  local  business  RQ 1RY

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Â&#x2021; &KHFNHG RQ WKH ZHOIDUH RI D Morningside  Drive  resident  on  Nov.  ZKR KDG UHSRUWHGO\ QRW EHHQ FRO-­ lecting  mail  for  several  days.  Police  said  the  resident  was  found  to  be  staying  in  a  nursing  home. Â&#x2021; 5HVSRQGHG WR D UHSRUW RI D PDQ falling  asleep  in  his  vehicle  while  waiting  in  the  drive-­through  lane  of  a  Court  Street  pharmacy  on  Nov.  20.  Police  said  the  man  was  just  fatigued  and  had  not  had  a  medical  episode,  QRU ZDV KH XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH Â&#x2021; 7LFNHWHG D MXYHQLOH IRU EHLQJ D minor  in  possession  of  tobacco  at  Middlebury  Union  Middle  School  on  Nov.  20. Â&#x2021; :HUH LQIRUPHG WKDW VRPHRQH KDG ZULWWHQ JUDIÂżWL RQ ZDOOV LQ WKH Battell  Block  off  Merchants  Row  on  Nov.  20. Â&#x2021; 5HFHLYHG D UHSRUW RI VRPHRQH XVLQJ DQRWKHU SHUVRQÂśV $70 FDUG without  their  permission  on  Court  6WUHHW RQ 1RY Â&#x2021; $VVLVWHG ZLWK D VWXGHQW GLVFL-­ SOLQH SUREOHP DW 0806 RQ 1RY Â&#x2021; ,QYHVWLJDWHG D IHQGHU EHQGHU RQ 1RUWK 3OHDVDQW 6WUHHW RQ 1RY Police  said  a  dog  hopped  into  the  front  seat  of  a  vehicle  traveling  south  on  the  road,  prompting  the  driver  to  lose  control  of  his  vehicle  and  strike  the  rear  of  another  vehicle,  causing  minor  damage  to  both  cars  (but  no  injuries). Â&#x2021; ,VVXHG FRXUW GLYHUVLRQ SDSHU-­ work  to  the  occupants  of  a  vehicle Â

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&LW\ UHVLGHQWV QRWLÂżHG RI SDUNLQJ EDQ VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vergennes  po-­ lice  took  a  pro-­active  step  last  week  to  inform  city  residents  that  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  wintertime  ban  on  overnight  parking  on  city  streets  will  soon  be-­ gin.

On  the  night  of  Nov.  20  Vergennes  police  placed  notices  on  vehicles  parked  on  streets  that  the  ban  begins  RQ 'HF DQG UXQV WKURXJK 0DUFK Vehicles  left  on  streets  between  the  hours  of  2  and  6:30  a.m.  during  those  months  are  subject  to  being  ticketed  and  towed  regardless  or  whether  it  is  snowing,  police  said.  ,Q RWKHU DFWLRQ EHWZHHQ 1RY and  23,  Vergennes  police:  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY WRRN WKH GHSDUWPHQW canine,  Kane,  to  Addison  to  help  9HUPRQW 6WDWH 3ROLFH ÂżQG D PDQ who  had  injured  himself,  assaulted  his  girlfriend  and  left  the  scene.  :LWK WKH KHOS RI WKH GRJ SROLFH tracked  down  the  man  in  the  woods. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY GHDOW ZLWK D PLQRU accident  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY ZHQW WR D 0DLQ Street  apartment  building  after  re-­ ceiving  a  complaint  of  the  smell  of  marijuana  coming  from  one  unit,  but  found  nothing.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY KHOSHG D SDUHQW GHDO with  a  juvenile  problem. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY UHVSRQGHG WR D UH-­ ported  assault  at  Creek  View  Apart-­ ments  on  Hillside  Drive  in  which  it  was  alleged  a  woman,  30,  attacked  another  woman,  55;Íž  police  said  an  investigation  is  ongoing. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY UHWXUQHG WR LWV RZQ-­ er  a  Rhode  Island  driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  license  that  had  been  found. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY FKHFNHG WKH ZHOIDUH of  a  North  Green  Street  resident,  who  was  determined  to  be  OK. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY FLWHG -XVWLQ 0 3DQLJXWWL RI &KDUORWWH IRU GULY-­ LQJ XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RI DOFR-­ hol  on  Main  Street,  alleging  that  his  blood-­alcohol  content  tested  DW SROLFH DOOHJH WKDW ZKLOH in  the  Champlain  Farms  they  saw  Panigutti  and  noticed  alcohol  on  his  breath,  and  made  contact  with  KLP ZKHQ KH JRW LQWR KLV FDU 7KH OHJDO OLPLW IRU GULYLQJ LV SHU-­ cent. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY KHOSHG WKH 9HU-­ gennes  Area  Rescue  Squad  with  a  man  who  broke  his  ankle  near  the  Otter  Creek  falls.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY EHJDQ LQYHVWLJDWLQJ a  sexting  case  involving  two  city  teens.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY DFFHSWHG D FHOO phone  found  on  Main  Street. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY KHOSHG D GULYHU JHW LQWR D ORFNHG YHKLFOH RQ :HVW 0DLQ Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY KHOSHG GULYHUV JHW into  their  locked  vehicles  at  North-­ lands  Job  Corps  and  on  Main  Street.   Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY UHVSRQGHG WR D deer-­car  collision  on  Panton  Road.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY GHDOW ZLWK D FDVH RI two  students  exposing  themselves  to  each  other.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY FDOPHG WZR QHLJK-­ bors  arguing  over  parking  places  at  Creek  View  Apartments.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY KHOSHG D GULYHU JHW LQWR D ORFNHG YHKLFOH RQ :HVW 0DLQ Street.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY UHWXUQHG D IRXQG

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wallet  to  its  owner. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY KHOSHG 9$56 GHDO with  a  man  overdosing  on  drugs  in  a  vehicle  at  Creek  View  Apart-­ ments;Íž  the  victim  was  taken  to  Porter  Hospital,  and  police  said  an  investigation  on  the  case  is  ongo-­ ing.  Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY GHDOW ZLWK D 0DLQ

Street  noise  complaint,  telling  a  resident  to  turn  down  loud  music. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY FLWHG $PDQGD ) Vandeweert,  26,  of  Ferrisburgh  for  DUI  after  stopping  her  vehicle  on  Green  Street;Íž  police  allege  her  %$& ZDV Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY UHVSRQGHG WR D two-­car  accident  at  the  intersection  RI :HVW 0DLQ 6WUHHW DQG 3DQWRQ Road.  No  one  was  injured. Â&#x2021; 2Q 1RY ZHQW WR D 0DLQ Street  apartment  building  to  check  out  a  complaint  of  the  smell  of  marijuana,  but  found  nothing. Â

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Team  Vermont FOUR  VERMONT  4-­Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ERS  competed  at  the  National  4-­H  Dairy  Cattle  Judging  Contest  in  Madison,  Wis.,  this  fall.  Standing  with  coach  Martha  Seifert,  UVM  Extension  4-­H  educator  for  Addison  County,  are,  from  left,  Morgan  Conant  of  Randolph,  Tim  Carson  of  Newbury,  Jordan  Hubbell  of  Shoreham  and  Chelsea  Young  of  Tinmouth.  Out  of  27  teams,  Vermont  placed  16th  overall  and  20th  for  oral  reasons.  The  team  came  in  15th  in  the  Ayrshire,  Guernsey  and  Jersey  breed  classes,  13th  in  Brown  Swiss  and  11th  in  Holsteins.  Hubbell  came  in  14th  as  an  individual  scorer  in  Jerseys.

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Vermont-made and Local is the theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friends of the Bixby Library Silent Auction of gift baskets, Nov. 17 to Dec. 6.

Stop by to do your Christmas shopping. Gift certificates and baskets already wrapped will make your shopping a breeze and support programs, services and activities offered at the Bixby. Next time you are at one of the local businesses listed here, take time to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank youâ&#x20AC;? for their support of the Bixby Memorial Library.

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PAGE  16A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  27,  2014

Puttinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  on  a  show THE  MIDDLEBURY  COMMUNITY  Players  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Musical  Story  of  the  Nutcracker,â&#x20AC;?  a  one-­of-­a-­kind  variation  of  Tchaikovskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  classic  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutcracker,â&#x20AC;?  in  the  Middlebury  Union  High  School  auditorium  on  Dec.  5,  6  and  7.  The  mostly  kid  cast  was  hard  at  work  recently  preparing  for  next  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  opening.  Pictured  on  the  MUHS  stage,  clockwise  from  top  left,  Joyce  Ross  and  Catherine  Carpenter  listen  to  notes  from  the  director  at  the  end  of  rehearsal;Íž  Sophie  Pope  McCright  dances  in  front  of  Emma  Pope  McCright  and  Connor  Harris;Íž  Asa  Baker-­Rouse  rehearses  with  a  puppet;Íž  Atticus  Peterson  gets  the  giggles;Íž  Chelsea  Robinson,  Camille  Malhotra,  Maddie  Crown,  Camille  Kutter,  Eleanna  Sellers  and  Sarah  Grace  Kutter  sing  together;Íž  -XOLD 5LFKPRQG UHKHDUVHV KHU SDUW DV D VQRZĂ&#x20AC;DNH DQG $QGUHD Palmer,  front  left,  Chelsea  Robinson,  Julia  Richmond,  Zora  Duquette-­Hoffman,  Lily  Isham  and  the  rest  of  the  cast  gather  at  the  end  of  rehearsal.

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MUMS  honor  roll MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  following  students  at  Middlebury  Union  Mid-­ dle  School  have  been  recognized  for  their  academic  achievement  during  WKH ÂżUVW TXDUWHU RI WKH school  year.

ACADEMIC  HIGH  HONORS Ada  Anderson,  Ken  Barkdoll,  Ca-­ leb  Benz,  Silas  Conlon,  Colin  Dowd,  Nora  Draper,  Mary  Eastman,  Lacey  Greenamyre,  Henry  Hodde,  Michael  Huber,  Maisie  Newbury,  Eva  Phair,  Emma  Pope  McCright,  Katherine  Wallace,  Theo  Wells-­Spackman  and  Grace  Widelitz.

ACADEMIC  HONORS Parker  Beatty,  Celeste  Beren-­ baum,  Ellen  Berg,  Quinn  Berry,  Eli  Billings,  Aileen  Bosworth,  Tyler  Buxton,  Spencer  Cadoret,  Kaleigh  Campbell,  William  Carpenter,  Nich-­ olas  Carrara,  Gabriel  Cason,  Ezra  Christensen,  Brenna  Cook,  Benja-­ min  Crawford,  Samuel  Daly,  Jedidi-­ ah  Danforth,  Spencer  Doran,  Alexis  Drown,  Zachary  Dunn,  Ian  Fenster,  Jayden  Fitzgerald,  Hunter  Gale,  Morgan  Galipeau,  Alice  Ganey,  Anthony  Garner,  Timothy  Goettel-­ mann,  Maeve  Hammel,  Hale  Hes-­ cock,  Max  Hirdler,  Malia  Hodges,  Nanja  Horning,  Emma  Huntington,  Ebenezer  Jackson,  James  Jette,  Dev-­ on  Kearns,  Ethan  Kent,  Drew  Kier-­ nan,  Suzanne  Klemmer,  Sarah  Grace  Kutter  and  Emily  Laframboise.

Also,  Abigail  LaRock,  Carly  Larocque,  Will  Larocque,  Brianna  Lathrop,  Mira  Maglienti,  Eleanore  McGarry,  Anna  McIntosh,  Taylor  Moulton,  Tucker  Moulton,  Rose-­ mary  Munkres,  Hunter  Munteanu,  Mary  Nagy-­Benson,  Isabel  Olson,  Owen  Palcsik,  Emily  Pecsok,  Ja-­ cob  Peluso,  David  Peters,  Logan  Pierson-­Flagg,  Georgianna  Pistilli,  Sophie  Poppenga,  Devyn  Pratt,  Spencer  Pratt,  Jesse  Rubin,  Alison  Seaton,  Arianna  Slavin,  Phoebe  Smith,  Gwen  Stafford,  Natali  Sul-­ livan,  Riley  Swain,  Megan  Thomas-­ Danyow,  Thatcher  Trudeau,  Grace  Tucker,  Benjamin  Turner,  Victoria  Wall-­Drugg,  Silas  Wisell,  Franklyn  Wolff,  Peter  Wolosinski  and  Carson  Yildirim.

WORK  HABITS  HIGH  HONORS Ada  Anderson,  Caleb  Benz,  Eli  Billings,  Kaleigh  Campbell,  Silas  Conlon,  Nora  Draper,  Henry  Hodde,  Michael  Huber,  Anna  McIntosh,  Mary  Nagy-­Benson,  Maisie  New-­ bury,  Eva  Phair,  Katherine  Wallace,  Mercedes  Weekes,  Theo  Wells-­

Spackman  and  Grace  Widelitz.

WORK  HABITS  HONORS Ken  Barkdoll,  Alexis  Bartlett,  Ka-­ mrin  Bartlett,  Parker  Beatty,  Celeste  Berenbaum,  Ellen  Berg,  Jack  Berthi-­ aume,  Katherine  Berthiaume,  Aileen  Bosworth,  Riley  Brown,  Isaac  But-­ tolph,  Tyler  Buxton,  Spencer  Cado-­ ret,  William  Carpenter,  Nicholas  Car-­ rara,  Gabriel  Cason,  Lillie  Chicoine,  Ezra  Christensen,  Niclaus  Clark,  Heather  Cloutier,  Hunter  Comes,  Jacob  Corkins,  Benjamin  Crawford,  Rebekah  Crossman,  Samuel  Daly,  Jedidiah  Danforth,  Camden  Devlin,  Eryn  Diehl,  Katherine  Donahue,  Spencer  Doran,  Colin  Dowd,  Alexis  Drown,  Zachary  Dunn,  Tristan  Du-­ rante,  Timothy  Dyer,  Siobhan  Ea-­ gan,  Mary  Eastman,  Derek  Felkl,  Ian  Fenster,  Jayden  Fitzgerald,  Lillian  Fleming,  William  Forbes,  Hunter  Gale,  Morgan  Galipeau,  Al-­ ice  Ganey,  Timothy  Goettelmann,  Lacey  Greenamyre,  Liam  Hamilton,  Maeve  Hammel,  Owen  Heminway,  Anabel  Hernandez,  Hale  Hescock,  Andrew  Hinman,  Max  Hirdler,  Ma-­ lia  Hodges,  Jenna  Howlett,  Alexia  Huestis,  Emma  Huntington,  Ebene-­ zer  Jackson,  Justin  Jackson,  James  Jette  and  Devon  Kearns.

Also,  Kira  Kemp,  Ethan  Kent,  Drew  Kiernan,  Suzanne  Klemmer,  Justin  Koontz,  Sarah  Grace  Kutter,  Emily  Laframboise,  Abigail  LaRock,  Carly  Larocque,  Journey  LaRose,  Brianna  Lathrop,  Lily  Lewis,  Mira  Maglienti,  Ayanna  Mason,  Tamhas  Morgan,  Taylor  Moulton,  Rosemary  Munkres,  Hunter  Munteanu,  Allie  Nadeau,  Ryan  Nadeau,  Isabel  Olson,  Peter  Orzech,  Colleen  Oster,  Owen  Palcsik,  Emily  Pecsok,  Jacob  Peluso,  Logan  Pierson-­Flagg,  Isabella  Pistil-­ li,  Ian  Ploof,  Emma  Pope  McCright,  Sophie  Poppenga,  Olivia  Pottinger,  Devyn  Pratt,  Deona  Proulx,  Sydney  Provencher,  Joel  Pyfrom,  Emma  Quesnel,  Josie  Rheaume,  Kyra  Rob-­ erts,  David  Robidoux,  Jesse  Rubin,  Nadya  Sato,  Anna  Scharstein,  Ali-­ son  Seaton,  Kaylee  Shum,  Arianna  Slavin,  Phoebe  Smith,  Dalylah  Sorrell-­Cushman,  Gwen  Stafford,  Cassie  Stearns,  Jordan  Stearns,  Na-­ tali  Sullivan,  Kassidy  Sunderland,  Riley  Swain,  Emilee  Sweatt,  Talin  Teague,  Megan  Thomas-­Danyow,  Grace  Tucker,  Benjamin  Turner,  Hunter  Warner,  Katelyn  Warner,  Serena  Welch,  Charles  Welch  III,  Silas  Wisell,  Franklyn  Wolff,  Peter  Wolosinski,  Rielly  Wright-­Quesnel  and  Carson  Yildirim.

By  the  way  (Continued  from  Page  1A) more  than  5,000  gallons  of  free  heat-­ ing  fuel  this  winter.  The  association  LV FROOHFWLQJ GLUHFW ÂżQDQFLDO FRQWUL-­ butions  from  the  public  at  its  website,  vermontfuel.com,  and  coordinating  contributions  of  fuel  from  heating  oil  companies.  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  home  energy  providers  are  mostly  small,  family-­ owned  businesses.  They  are  often  the  ¿UVW WR UHVSRQG LQ D FULVLV HVSHFLDOO\ when  the  family  is  unaware  or  unable  to  receive  government  assistance  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  or  is  simply  too  proud  to  ask  for  help.  Under  the  Split  the  Ticket  program,  every  dollar  raised  is  matched  by  a  VFDA  member  to  help  someone  in  their  community.  All  funds  are  used  for  fuel,  none  are  used  to  administer  the  program.

Middlebury  College  professor  Jay  Parini  is  a  well-­known  poet,  novelist  and  biographer.  If  you  are  itching  to  hear  him  consider  Jesus,  D ÂżJXUH ZKR KDV GRPLQDWHG RXU collective  imagination  and  cultural  iconography  for  20  centuries,  then  make  plans  to  attend  his  talk  at  the  Rutland  Free  Library  on  Wednes-­ day,  Dec.  3,  at  7  p.m.  His  talk,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Je-­ sus:  The  Human  Face  of  God,â&#x20AC;?  is  part  of  the  Vermont  Humanities  Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  First  Wednesdays  lecture  series  and  is  free  and  open  to  the Â

public.  Pariniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  latest  book  is  a  his-­ torical  biography  of  Jesus.

The  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center  in  Brandon  is  currently  ac-­ cepting  work  for  its  second  annual  Winter  Art  Mart,  to  be  held  from  Jan.  16  through  March  29,  2015.  The  Winter  Art  Mart  is  an  opportu-­ nity  to  show  and  sell  your  two-­  and  three-­dimensional  works  of  art  in  any  medium.  Winter  scenes  or  work  with  a  winter  theme  are  encouraged  but  not  required.  There  is  no  jury;Íž  all  work  is  accepted  if  it  meets  certain  criteria.  See  the  submission  form  on-­ line  at  www.cmacvt.org  or  contact  info@cmacvt.org  or  802-­247-­4295  for  more  details.  The  spirit  of  the  season  will  still  come  to  Cornwall  on  Sun-­ day  when  the  Cornwall  Congre-­ gational  Church  hosts  a  special  3  p.m.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanging  of  the  Greensâ&#x20AC;?  Ad-­ vent  celebration;Íž  unfortunately,  renowned  soprano  Anneliese  von  Goerken  will  not.  Event  organiz-­ ers  let  us  know  on  Tuesday  that  von  Goerken  had  to  withdraw  because  of  a  health  issue  in  her  family.  The  event  will  go  on  as  an  organ  recital  featuring  Charles  Callahan,  the  Cornwall  Church  organist  and  choir  director.

Reaching  for  the  sky TALL  GRASS  GROWING  along  a  dirt  road  in  Bristol  reaches  for  a  beautiful  fall  sky  Monday  afternoon.

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/DQG¿OO (Continued  from  Page  1A) one  synthetic  covering  manufac-­ turer  last  week,  and  will  meet  with  another  this  week.

Through  a  combination  of  smaller  closure  costs,  funds  from  the  state  and  existing  funds  from  Bristol  (plus  contributions  over  the  next  two  years),  the  selectboard  hopes  to  close  the  dump  without  levying  a  bond  on  taxpayers.  As  the  town  will  in  the  near  future  face  bond  votes  to  renovate  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  and  DOVR EXLOG D QHZ ¿UHKRXVH WKH VHOHFWERDUG VDLG D ODQG¿OO FORVXUH bond  is  a  last  resort.

There  is  no  guarantee  that  the  state  will  pull  through  with  fund-­ ing,  especially  as  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  has  asked  state  agencies  to  cut  their  spending  by  4  percent  in  the  face  of  falling  revenue.

The  state  used  to  have  a  land-­ ¿OO FORVXUH IXQG EXW JDYH WKH ODVW $350,000  in  it  to  help  Shaftsbury  close  its  dump  in  the  last  decade.  %ULVWRO RI¿FLDOV KRSH WKH VWDWH UH-­ opens  that  fund,  and  Rep.  David  Sharpe,  D-­Bristol,  said  he  will  take  that  request  to  the  Legislature  in  January.

The  selectboard  on  Monday  night  was  initially  divided  on  ZKHWKHU WR FORVH WKH ODQG¿OO LQ 2016,  but  eventually  made  a  unan-­ imous  decision  to  do  so.

Selectman  Joel  Bouvier  asked  his  colleagues  if  they  would  con-­ sider  postponing  closure  for  sev-­ eral  years. Âł,ÂśG OLNH WR ÂżOO LW EHIRUH ZH FORVH it,â&#x20AC;?  Bouvier  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  to  see  us  challenge  (the  ANR)  to  see  if  ZH FDQ JHW DQRWKHU ÂżYH \HDUV ´ Bouvier  suggested  cutting  dumping  rates  to  lure  trash  col-­ lectors  away  from  other  dumps,  but  the  other  selectboard  members  were  unmoved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  hoping  to  have  enough  money  without  raising  taxes,â&#x20AC;?  Se-­ lectman  John  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peekerâ&#x20AC;?  Heffernan  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  have  to  raise  taxes  the  next  10  years  if  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  take  this  deal.â&#x20AC;?

Selectman  Brian  Fox  said  he  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  of  a  scenario  in  ZKLFK NHHSLQJ WKH ODQGÂżOO RSHQ ZRXOG EH ÂżQDQFLDOO\ YLDEOH â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  any  way  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  make  money,â&#x20AC;?  Fox  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  get  it  to  come  close  to  mak-­

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ing  it  break  even.â&#x20AC;?

Selectwoman  Sharon  Compagna  echoed  a  similar  sentiment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  get  to  the  point  where  you  have  to  cut  your  losses  and  call  it  quits,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

Kirby  told  the  Independent  Tues-­ day  that  the  town  will  now  wait Â

and  see  if  the  Legislature,  either  this  coming  session  or  in  2016,  ap-­ propriates  money  to  help  the  town  FORVH WKH ODQGÂżOO 6KH DOVR HQFRXU-­ aged  residents  to  keep  coming  to  the  dump,  which  will  make  closing  it  easier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  more  trash  we  bring  to  Bris-­

tol,  the  more  money  we  generate  before  2016,â&#x20AC;?  Kirby  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  allowed  to  take  1,000  tons  per  year,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  only  taking  330.â&#x20AC;?

Kirby  added  that  the  town  has  reached  out  to  other  solid  waste  districts  to  decide  the  future  of  trash  disposal  in  Bristol.

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Salt  shortage

Storm DARK  CLOUDS  HEAD  north  over  the  Green  Mountains  in  Bristol  Monday  afternoon.

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Firehouse  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Ă&#x20AC;RRU 7KRXJK WKH GHSDUWPHQW LV FRQ-­ ÂżGHQW WKDW WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU FDQ VXSSRUW WKH ZHLJKW RI ÂżUHWUXFNV FRQFHUQV DERXW the  foundation  have  prevented  any  trucks  from  being  parked  inside  the  ¿UHKRXVH The  study  found  that  the  ground  EHQHDWK WKH ÂżUHKRXVH IRXQGDWLRQ LV unstable,  possible  because  of  a  fail-­ LQJ VHSWLF V\VWHP )LUHÂżJKWHUV IRXQG several  holes  in  the  concrete  slab  on  WKH EDVHPHQW Ă&#x20AC;RRU ZKHUH WKH VRLO KDV eroded  away  underneath.  Therefore,  the  department  is  concerned  that  the  Ă&#x20AC;RRU PD\ QRW SURYLGH VXSSRUW IRU WKH extra  beams  that  in  turn  support  the  ¿UVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU The  report  notes  that  the  second  Ă&#x20AC;RRU VDJV EHQHDWK WKH SRRO WDEOH DQG is  unsafe  to  host  large  meetings.  On  WKH ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU VRPH RI WKH KDUGZRRG has  buckled  and  torn  away  from  nails.  Because  the  two  bay  doors  occupy  most  of  the  front  wall  of  the  ¿UHKRXVH WKH VWXG\ IRXQG WKDW WKH building  is  vulnerable  to  high  winds  and  earthquakes.

POSSIBLE  FIXES Since  the  department  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  park  LWV WUXFNV LQVLGH WKH ÂżUHKRXVH QRU use  it  as  a  meeting  place,  LaRose  and  the  selectboard  wondered  whether  it  made  sense  to  keep  heat-­ LQJ WKH SODFH D VLJQLÂżFDQW H[SHQVH every  winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do  you  want  to  spend  $6,000  to  heat  that  building?â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  asked. Â

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  really  usable.  We  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  SDUN ÂżUHWUXFNV LQ LW RU KDYH ODUJH groups  in  it.  We  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  use  it  for  what  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meant  for.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  need  to  heat  it  if  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  going  to  eat  or  train  in  there,â&#x20AC;?  added  Selectman  Joel  Bou-­ YLHU ZKR LV DOVR D ÂżUHÂżJKWHU LaRose  said  the  department  is  looking  to  use  Holley  Hall  and  the  American  Legion  hall  in  town  for  meetings,  training  and  monthly  din-­ ners,  which  he  said  are  an  opportu-­ QLW\ IRU ÂżUHÂżJKWHUV WR VRFLDOL]H â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  hate  to  lose  that  because  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  important  part  of  the  orga-­ QL]DWLRQ ´ KH VDLG Right  now,  the  department  has  no  choice  but  to  store  its  trucks  at  sev-­ eral  different  locations.

LaRose  said  the  departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  situation  is  far  from  ideal,  DQG WKUHDWHQV ÂżUHÂżJKWHUVÂś DELOLW\ to  ensure  the  safety  of  Bristol  resi-­ dents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  very  prob-­ lematic,  to  have  apparatus  in  several  places,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  all  could  DIIHFW ÂżUVW UHVSRQVH WLPH ZKHQ \RX could  save  someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life.â&#x20AC;?

LaRose  and  the  selectboard  also  GLVFXVVHG Âż[LQJ WKH VHSWLF V\VWHP but  acknowledged  an  immediate  obstacle  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  no  one  is  quite  sure  where  the  septic  is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  hole  in  the  ground  somewhere,  but  it  truly  is  a  mys-­ tery,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some  of  our Â

old  members  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  know  where  it  was.â&#x20AC;?

Finding  the  septic  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  the  only  problem.  The  selectboard  won-­ dered  how  much  money  the  town  should  devote  to  updating  a  facil-­ ity  that  will  be  replaced.  The  board  GLVFXVVHG KRRNLQJ XS WKH ÂżUHKRXVH septic  to  the  municipal  sewer,  but  that  would  require  permitting  and  would  not  be  feasible  until  next  summer  at  the  earliest.

LaRose  was  frank  in  urging  the  VHOHFWERDUG WR DYRLG UHO\LQJ RQ ÂżUH-­ ÂżJKWHUV WR SHUIRUP ZRUN WKH\ DUH QRW TXDOLÂżHG IRU â&#x20AC;&#x153;For  any  future  expenses  that  you  have  to  do  with  that  building,  you  have  to  hire  contractors,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  VDLG Âł<RX FDQÂśW DVN YROXQWHHU ÂżUH-­ ÂżJKWHUV WR UHSDLU WKHLU RZQ EXLOG-­ ing.â&#x20AC;?

Town  Administrator  Therese  Kirby  conceded  that  no  matter  what  ¿[HV WKH VHOHFWERDUG DXWKRUL]HV they  will  be  short-­term,  and  the  ¿UHKRXVH ZLOO UHPDLQ LQDGHTXDWH for  the  needs  of  the  department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any  action  you  take  is  a  tempo-­ rary  action,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

NEW  FIREHOUSE The  town  of  Bristol  has  engaged  in  a  multi-­year  process  to  site  a  new  ¿UHKRXVH (DUOLHU WKLV \HDU WKH FRQ-­ sensus  choice  emerged  as  a  spot  on  West  Street  which  currently  hosts  the  Hub  teen  center  and  a  private  home.  Funding  for  purchase  of  the Â

ODQG DQG FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI D QHZ ¿UH-­ house  would  have  to  be  approved  by  voters.

Kirby  told  the  Independent  Tues-­ day  that  the  town  on  Oct.  30  sub-­ mitted  an  offer  to  the  recreation  club  to  purchase  property  for  a  QHZ ÂżUHKRXVH &OXE RIÂżFLDOV KDYH yet  to  meet  with  other  members  to  vote  on  the  offer.  Kirby  said  there  is  no  chance  the  town  would  be  in  a  position  to  SODFH D ÂżUHKRXVH ERQG RQ WKH 7RZQ Meeting  Day  ballot.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  because  after  the  town  signs  an  agreement  with  the  recreation  club,  it  must  then  complete  a  separate  negotia-­ WLRQ ZLWK (G DQG 6X]DQQH 6KHSDUG who  own  a  plot  adjacent  to  the  club  RQ ZKLFK SDUW RI WKH SURSRVHG ÂżUH facility  would  sit.

(Continued  from  Page  1A) crews  will  apply  salt  more  carefully  and  primarily  near  the  center  line  of  roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People  should  have  good  snow  tires,â&#x20AC;?  Werner  recommended.

Middlebury  has  thus  far  received  approximately  88  percent  of  its  salt  allowance  for  this  winter. ,Q 9HUJHQQHV FLW\ RI¿FLDOV EXG-­ geted  $45,000  for  road  maintenance  this  winter.  The  city  spent  $41,920  in  that  category  last  winter  and  $35,185  the  year  before  that,  according  to  City  Manager  Mel  Hawley.

The  $45,000  budget  for  this  win-­ ter  was  looking  pretty  comfortable,  Hawley  noted,  until  the  price  of  salt  surged.  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  still  hopeful  that  $45,000  will  cover  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  needs,  but  it  might  come  down  to  the  wire,  depending  on  the  whims  of  Mother  Nature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  it  will  be  a  little  tight  at  $45,000,  because  of  the  unit  cost  (of  salt),â&#x20AC;?  Hawley  said.

The  bottom  line  is  that  if  this  winter  drives  the  need  for  applying  710  tons  of  salt  to  Vergennesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  14  miles  of  road  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  as  was  the  case  during  last  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  brutal  winter  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  that  will  result  in  a  cost  overrun,  according  to  Hawley.

Peter  Bouvier  heads  up  the  Bris-­ tol  Road  Department.  Bouvier  has  budgeted  the  same  $48,000  for  salt  as  was  budgeted  last  year  to  treat  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  20  miles  of  blacktop.  But  given  the  price  increase,  that  same  $48,000  will  buy  around  665  tons  of  the  substance  instead  of  the  820  tons  the  sum  yielded  last  winter.

That  said,  Bouvier  believes  Bris-­

tol  is  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty  decent  shapeâ&#x20AC;?  to  weather  this  winter  with  its  current  salt  allowance  and  reserves.  The  town  has  a  relatively  new  salt  shed  that  is  able  to  accommodate  almost  enough  salt  to  last  an  entire  winter,  according  to  Bouvier.

David  Blackmore  is  the  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  district  administrator  for  the  Northwest  Re-­ gion,  which  includes  most  of  Addison  County.  He  acknowledged  the  spike  in  salt  prices,  but  believes  the  state  will  be  able  to  safely  treat  all  of  1,800  lane  road  miles  in  the  Northwest  Re-­ gion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right  now,  all  of  our  salt  sheds  pretty  much  statewide  are  full,â&#x20AC;?  Blackmore  said.

Many  of  those  sheds  hold  600-­  to  1,650  tons  of  salt,  according  to  Blackmore.

Like  most  municipalities,  VTrans  RI¿FLDOV HVWLPDWHG WKLV ZLQWHUœV VDOW needs  last  spring  without  knowledge  of  the  price  increase.  And  all  of  the  VTrans  districts  are  expected  to  again  have  full  salt  sheds  come  May,  so  that  will  mean  purchasing  the  substance  at  the  higher  price.  This  will  lead  to  some  cost  overruns,  Blackmore  ac-­ knowledged.

But  he  stressed  that  the  increased  cost  will  not  affect  the  VTrans  salt  application  rates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  plan  on  changing  our  use  based  on  the  price  of  salt,â&#x20AC;?  Blackmore  said,  adding  the  VTrans  winter  credo  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;safe  roads  for  safe  speeds.â&#x20AC;?

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Foodshelf  (Continued  from  Page  1A) plete  meals.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  had  a  great  response,â&#x20AC;?  Smith  said. :LWK WKH VXFFHVV RI WKLV ÂżUVW WLPH effort,  Smith  said  the  council  hopes  to  make  the  Thanksgiving  food  drive  an  annual  feature  of  the  VUHS  calendar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  important,  and  the  kids  agree,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

The  council  is  also  planning  to  in-­ FRUSRUDWH VSHFLÂżF WDUJHWV LQWR IRRG drives  at  upcoming  home  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basketball  games  vs.  Mount  Abraham.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right  now  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  working  on Â

a  new  way  to  hold  a  regular  food  drive,â&#x20AC;?  Smith  said.  The  members  of  the  VUHS  Student  Council  include  April  Ambrose,  K.C.  Ambrose,  Sammy  Kepes,  Elan  Hugo,  Liam  Hayes,  Ericka  Delisle,  Annika  Vorsteveld,  Kareena  Vorsteveld,  Al-­ lyson  Stearns,  Lexi  Brace,  Tea  Kiefer,  Alyson  Gebo,  Emma  Husk,  Charlotte  Haigis,  Nora  Hubbard,  Tia  Hunt,  Aaron  Premont,  Megan  Rooney,  Caroline  Johnston,  Hunter  Smith,  Nikki  Salley,  Max  Ratti-­Bicknell,  Nora  Hatch,  Tyler  Kepes,  Nate  Row-­ ell,  Josh  Sickles,  Rebecca  Unger  and  Sebastian  Crowell.