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Good start

Sweet home

Dynamic duo

Many hunters found success in the ÀUVW ZHHNHQG RI ULà H GHHU VHDVRQ and Youth Weekend. See Page 1B.

The deadline for the Folklife Center gingerbread home competition is coming up. See Page 14B.

Two seniors share top honors on the 2013 Independent Girls’ Soccer All-Star Team. See Page 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 67 No. 46

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

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38 Pages

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On  the  march EBENEZER  SCROOGE,  PLAYED  by  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  student  Ethan  Allred,  falls  in  with  a  line  of  toy  soldiers  during  a  rehearsal  Tuesday  night  of  the  school’s  production  of  â€œA  Christmas  Carol.â€?  The  show  opens  Thursday.  For  more  photos,  see  Page  14A. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

UD-­3  board  weighs  MUMS  teacher  cuts By  JOHN  FLOWERS 0,''/(%85< ² 7KH 8' VFKRRO ERDUG KDV ZDUQHG VFKRRO DGPLQLVWUDWRUV GXULQJ WKH SDVW IHZ \HDUV DERXW DQ LPPLQHQW GD\ RI UHFNRQLQJ ZKHQ EXGJHWV ZLOO QHHG WR UHĂ€HFW IHZHU VWDII WR VHUYH D VWHDGLO\ GHFOLQLQJ VWXGHQW SRSXOD-­ tion. 0LGGOHEXU\ 8QLRQ 0LGGOH School  Principal  Patrick  Reen  KDV SUHSDUHG D EXGJHW

WR UHĂ€HFW WKDW GD\ RI UHFNRQLQJ DV 0806 LV H[SHFWHG WR VHUYH IHZHU VWXGHQWV QH[W \HDU 6R 5HHQ KDV UHOXFWDQWO\ SURSRVHG D EXGJHW WKDW UHĂ€HFWV IHZHU HGXFDWRU SRVLWLRQV FXOPLQDW-­ LQJ LQ D SODQ WKDW ZRXOG VSHQG percent  less  than  this  year’s. %XW VRPH 8' ERDUG PHPEHUV RQ 7XHVGD\ FRQIHVVHG D ZLOOLQJ-­ QHVV WR SRVWSRQH WKDW GD\ RI UHFN-­ (See  MUMS,  Page  17A)

Ferrisburgh  board,  clerk  debate  treasurer  post By  ANDY  KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH  â€”  After  hear-­ ing  opposition  from  incumbent  town  WUHDVXUHU &KHW +DZNLQV DQG VXJJHV-­ WLRQV IURP UHVLGHQWV DW WKHLU 7XHVGD\ PHHWLQJ )HUULVEXUJK VHOHFWERDUG PHPEHUV GHFLGHG WR VWHS EDFN DQG UHFRQVLGHU WKHLU DSSURDFK WR KLULQJ D new  treasurer.

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By the way

It’s  a  Thanksgiving  tradition  â€”  ¿UVW JHW VRPH H[HUFLVH WKHQ SLJ RXW RQ WKH WXUNH\ VWXIÂżQJ YHJJLHV DQG SLHV $ JUHDW YHQXH IRU WKDW H[HUFLVH LV WKLV 6XQGD\ÂśV WK DQ-­ QXDO 0LGGOHEXU\ 7XUNH\ 7URW 7KH (See  By  the  way,  Page  20A)

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By  JOHN  FLOWERS 0,''/(%85< ² 9HUPRQW *DV 6\VWHPV RQ 7XHVGD\ RIÂżFLDOO\ ÂżOHG D petition  with  the  state’s  Public  Ser-­ YLFH %RDUG 36% WR ODXQFK LWV SUR-­ SRVHG Âł3KDVH ,,´ QDWXUDO JDV SLSHOLQH SURMHFW IURP 0LGGOHEXU\ WR WKH ,Q-­ WHUQDWLRQDO 3DSHU &R PLOO LQ 7LFRQ-­ GHURJD 1 < DQ DFWLRQ WKDW VHWV WKH stage  for  what  promises  to  be  months  RI GHEDWH RQ WKH FRQWURYHUVLDO SODQ 7KH 3KDVH ,, SODQ KDV DOUHDG\ HOLF-­ LWHG D ORW RI IHHGEDFN ² PXFK RI LW QHJDWLYH ² IURP UHVLGHQWV DORQJ WKH PLOH SLSHOLQH URXWH WKDW ZRXOG SDVV IURP 0LGGOHEXU\ WKURXJK &RUQ-­ ZDOO DQG 6KRUHKDP WKHQ XQGHU /DNH Champlain,  before  reaching  its  pri-­ PDU\ GHVWLQDWLRQ ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 3D-­ SHU ZKLFK ZRXOG XQGHUZULWH WKH PLOOLRQ FRVWV RI WKH SURMHFW 9HUPRQW *DV RIÂżFLDOV ZDQW WKH 3KDVH ,, SLSH-­ line  to  follow  quickly  on  the  heels  of  its  Phase  I  pipeline  from  Colchester  WR 0LGGOHEXU\ WKDW ZRXOG GHOLYHU QDWXUDO JDV WR KRPHRZQHUV DQG EXVL-­ QHVVHV LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ÂśV VKLUH WRZQ DV ZHOO DV 9HUJHQQHV DQG VPDOO (See  Pipeline,  Page  13A)

Immigrant  workers  trapped  in  limbo Editor’s  note:  This  is  the  last  in  a  three-­part  series  about  agriculture  and  immigration  reform. By  ZACH  DESPART 0,''/(%85< ² :KHQ , DVNHG +RQRULR KRZ KH JRW WR WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV KH UHVSRQGHG ZLWK RQH ZRUG “Corriendo ´ KH VDLG 5XQQLQJ 7ZR DQG D KDOI \HDUV DJR ZKHQ PRVW \HDU ROGV LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV ZHUH JHWWLQJ UHDG\ IRU WKH SURP RU VHDUFKLQJ IRU WKHLU ÂżUVW VXP-­ mer  job,  Honorio  was  trekking  the  $UL]RQD GHVHUW DORQH LQ VHDUFK RI D better  life.  +H KRSHG WR UHDFK 9HUPRQW D SODFH KH KDG XQWLO UHFHQWO\ QHYHU KHDUG RI LQ D FRXQWU\ KH KDG QHYHU been  to,  on  a  tip  from  an  uncle  that  KH FRXOG ÂżQG ZRUN WKHUH Honorio,  now  20,  is  one  of  hun-­ GUHGV RI LPPLJUDQW DJULFXOWXUDO ZRUNHUV LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ PDQ\ RI ZKRP HQWHUHG WKH FRXQWU\ LOOHJDOO\ +H DORQJ ZLWK PRUH WKDQ D KXQGUHG 0H[LFDQ QDWLRQDOV OLYLQJ LQ 9HUPRQW DWWHQGHG D PRELOH FRQVXODWH KRVWHG by  the  Mexican  government  this  past  6DWXUGD\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ /LNH +RQR-­ ULR WKH PHQ DW WKH HYHQW GRQÂśW KDYH WKHLU ODVW QDPHV SXEOLVKHG WR SURWHFW WKHLU LGHQWLWLHV

At  the  event,  Mexican  nationals  OLYLQJ LQ 9HUPRQW FRXOG JHW SDVV-­ SRUWV JRYHUQPHQW ,'V DQG RWKHU VHU-­ vices  from  the  consulate. Honorio  has  come  to  the  mobile  consulate  to  renew  his  passport.  Having  this  enables  him  to  wire  PRQH\ WR UHODWLYHV DQG WR RSHQ D bank  account. +RQRULRÂśV VWRU\ LV QRW DOO WKDW GLI-­ IHUHQW IURP WKH HVWLPDWHG immigrants  that  attempt  to  cross  WKH PLOH ORQJ ERUGHU EHWZHHQ 0H[LFR DQG WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV HDFK year.  Only  about  half  are  successful. +RQRULR LV IURP 9HUDFUX] D FLW\ on  the  Gulf  of  Mexico,  four  hours  east  of  Mexico  City. +H SDLG D pollero WR VPXJ-­ JOH KLP DFURVV WKH ERUGHU $ pollero,  which  literally  translates  as  â€œchicken  KHUGHU ´ LV D WUXVWHG JXLGH KLUHG E\ immigrants  to  help  them  cross  the  ERUGHU LQWR WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV $IWHU FURVVLQJ VDIHO\ +RQRULR SDLG DQ DUUDQJHG GULYHU DQRWKHU WR WDNH KLP PLOHV WR 9HUPRQW ZKHUH DQ XQFOH ZRUNHG RQ D IDUP +RQRULR IRXQG ZRUN RQ D GDLU\ IDUP LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ +H ZRUNV QLQH KRXUV D GD\ VHYHQ GD\V D ZHHN (See  Workers,  Page  12A)

MEXICAN  CONSULATE  OFFICIALS  Gabriela  Gómez  and  Francisco  Ja-­ cobi  process  a  passport  application  at  the  mobile  consulate  in  Middle-­ bury  Saturday. Independent  photo/Zach  Despart

Consulate  provides  services  to  Mexican  nationals  here By  ZACH  DESPART 0,''/(%85<² 0RUH WKDQ 0H[LFDQ IDUP ODERUHUV RQ 6DWXUGD\ came  to  a  mobile  consulate  event  KRVWHG E\ WKH 0H[LFDQ JRYHUQPHQW

LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ )RU WKH HYHQW GLS-­ lomats  from  the  Mexican  consulate  LQ %RVWRQ FDPH WR 9HUPRQW WR KHOS Mexican  nationals  in  the  area  get  (See  Consulate,  Page  20A)

Physician escapes Philippine typhoon Anderson helped area leveled by storm By  JOHN  FLOWERS country  as  the  typhoon  hit,  leaving  MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Dr.  Kristofer  KLP WKDQNIXO WR EH VDIH EXW DOVR VDG $QGHUVRQ EHFDPH DFFXVWRPHG WR that  he  is  now  far  away  from  his  WKH UDXFRXV UDLQVWRUPV WKDW ZRXOG )LOLSLQR SDWLHQWV ZKHQ WKH\ QHHG pop  up  almost  every  afternoon  him  the  most. while  volunteering  his  ³,WÂśV GLVDSSRLQWLQJ WKDW PHGLFDO VHUYLFHV HDUOLHU “It’s disapI’m  not  there  right  now  this  month  in  the  small  help  in  a  real  emergen-­ pointing that to  village  of  Santa  Fe,  on  F\ ´ VDLG $QGHUVRQ ZKR WKH LVODQG RI /H\WH LQ WKH I’m not there LV HQFRXUDJLQJ WKH $GGL-­ right now to son  County  community  Philippines. /LWWOH GLG WKH 0LG-­ help in a real WR TXLFNO\ VHQG DLG WR WKH GOHEXU\ EDVHG SK\VL-­ emergency.â€? Philippines  to  help  in  its  cian  know  that  those  â€” Dr. Kristofer UHEXLOGLQJ HIIRUWV UDLQVWRUPV ZRXOG EH D $QGHUVRQ DQ HDU QRVH Anderson SUHOXGH WR WKH FDWDFO\V-­ DQG WKURDW SK\VLFLDQ ZKR PLF GHOXJH ZURXJKW E\ OLYHV LQ $GGLVRQ KDG <RODQGD D FDWHJRU\ W\SKRRQ WKDW been  looking  for  an  opportunity  to  NLOOHG WKRXVDQGV RI )LOLSLQRV DQG “give  back.â€?  He  went  on-­line  ear-­ OHYHOHG HQWLUH YLOODJHV GXULQJ LWV lier  this  year  to  peruse  international  scourge. YROXQWHHULQJ RSSRUWXQLWLHV DQG $QGHUVRQ ZDV RQH RI WKH OXFN\ IRXQG Âł9ROXQWHHU IRU WKH 9LVD\DQV MIDDLEBURY  PHYSICIAN  KRISTOFER  Anderson  worked  in  this  small  clinic  during  his  recent  trip  to  the  ones.  He  was  able  to  escape  the  (See  Anderson,  Page  16A) Philippines.

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%RDUG JHWV ÂżUVW ORRN DW &UHHN 5G J\P SODQ By  JOHN  FLOWERS over  what  may  be  built  on  the  rec-­ MIDDLEURY  â€”  The  UD-­3  reation  park  lands,  have  expressed  VFKRRO ERDUG RQ 7XHVGD\ JRW LWV ÂżUVW concerns  about  the  potential  impact  look  at  some  sketches  showing  how  RQ SDUNLQJ WUDIÂżF FLUFXODWLRQ DQG a  new  municipal  recreation  center  other  activities  at  the  neighboring  could  be  sited  on  a  2.4-­acre  parcel  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School. of  district-­owned  property  off  Creek  Recreation  center  supporters  are  Road. now  taking  a  close  look  at  UD-­3  acquired  the  â€œWe want to the  Creek  Road  spot  and  property  from  the  Middle-­ do the best its  potential  for  hosting  bury  American  Legion  the  facility,  which  would  Post  27  back  in  2000  for  thing for the replace  the  municipal  $275,000.  The  land  in-­ most people gym  at  the  intersection  of  cludes  the  former  Legion  for the least College  and  South  Main  Hall,  a  Little  League  amount of streets.  Plans  call  for  tear-­ ÂżHOG DQG SDUNLQJ ORW DF-­ ing  down  the  current  mu-­ cessed  by  those  who  use  money.â€? nicipal  building  and  town  â€” Nancy gym  and  turning  over  the  the  surrounding  playing  Malcolm land  to  Middlebury  Col-­ ÂżHOGV OHDVHG WR WKH GLVWULFW by  Middlebury  College.  lege,  and  building  new  Community  members  at  one  point  WRZQ RIÂżFHV DW 0DLQ 6W DQG D hoped  to  transform  the  old  Legion  new  rec.  center. hall  into  a  teen  center,  but  that  task  Chris  Huston  of  Bread  Loaf  Corp.  proved  too  expensive. showed  UD-­3  directors  some  im-­ 0HDQZKLOH WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV DUH ages  of  how  the  new  center  could  be  viewing  the  Creek  Road  site  as  a  pos-­ sited  in  place  of  the  old  Legion  hall,  sible  spot  to  host  an  11,400-­square-­ a  deteriorating  structure  that  some  foot  recreation  center.  The  center  is  GLVWULFW RIÂżFLDOV IHDU LV D JURZLQJ currently  being  proposed  for  a  site  liability.  Moreover,  some  UD-­3  of-­ on  Middlebury’s  recreation  park  off  ¿FLDOV RQ 7XHVGD\ UDLVHG WKH QRWLRQ Mary  Hogan  Drive.  But  ID-­4  school  of  including  men’s  and  women’s  board  directors,  who  have  control  locker  rooms  in  the  new  recreation Â

center,  because  students  must  cur-­ rently  change  before  they  arrive  at  WKH SOD\LQJ ÂżHOGV RU LQ YHKLFOHV LQ the  parking  lot. “We  want  to  do  the  best  thing  for  the  most  people  for  the  least  amount  of  money,â€?  said  Nancy  Malcolm,  leader  of  a  town  steering  committee  WKDW LV SODQQLQJ WKH QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFH and  recreation  center. Middlebury  Union  High  School  Principal  Bill  Lawson  said  removal  of  the  old  Legion  hall  was  estimated  to  cost  $65,000  four  years  ago.  He  expects  that  number  could  be  much  higher  in  today’s  dollars. “That  facility  would  be  a  posi-­ tive,  I  think,â€?  Lawson  said  of  the  new  center,  which  would  feature  a  gym. UD-­3  board  members  agreed  to  follow  the  debate  about  the  Creek  Road  property  and  will  ultimately  look  to  the  district’s  facilities  com-­ mittee  to  deliver  a  recommendation.  That  facilities  committee  was  slated  to  meet  with  members  of  the  town’s  steering  committee  on  Wednesday  as  the  Addison  Independent  went  to  press. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Mother,  daughter  killed  in  crash

Twilight  at  sunset A  MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  student,  bundled  up  against  the  cold,  walks  across  College  Street  Tuesday  afternoon  while  the  setting  sun  lights  up  Twilight  Hall. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

By  LEE  J.  KAHRS BRANDON  â€”  A  mother  and  daughter  were  killed  in  a  head-­on  collision  on  Route  7  in  Brandon  just  south  of  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  last  Friday  afternoon. According  to  police,  Kathryn  Long,  63,  and  her  mother  Ruth  Long,  93,  both  of  Sudbury,  were  killed  when  their  2004  Subaru  Legacy  sta-­ tion  wagon  crossed  the  centerline  and  hit  a  Proctor  Gas  truck  head  on. Brandon  Police  Chief  Chris  Brickell  said  the  accident  happened  at  about  4:30  p.m.  on  Friday,  Nov.  15,  and  it  prompted  police  to  close  5RXWH WR WUDIÂżF LQ ERWK GLUHFWLRQV for  several  hours. Brickell  said  Kathryn  Long  was  driving  the  car  headed  north  on  Route  7  near  Kelly’s  Knoll  when  witnesses  say  the  Subaru  drifted Â

across  the  centerline  and  collided  with  a  southbound  Proctor  Gas  de-­ livery  truck  driven  by  John  Gibson,  51,  of  West  Rutland. Witnesses  also  told  police  that  Long  â€œdid  not  take  any  evasive  ac-­ tionâ€?  to  correct  the  path  of  the  car  before  it  hit  the  gas  truck. Brickell  said  there  is  no  way  to  know  why  the  younger  Long  lost  control  of  the  car. “We  may  never  know,â€?  he  said.  â€œShe  could  have  fallen  asleep,  or  it  could  have  been  a  medical  condi-­ tion.  We  just  don’t  know.â€? Gibson  sustained  a  minor  knee  in-­ jury  as  a  result  of  the  impact,  Brick-­ ell  said,  and  was  treated  at  Rutland  Regional  Medical  Center.  An  emer-­ gency  shutoff  valve  on  the  propane  truck  engaged  properly  at  the  time  of  the  accident,  the  chief  said,  and  no Â

propane  escaped  from  the  vehicle.  Brickell  said  Department  of  Mo-­ tor  Vehicles  truck  inspectors  were  on  hand  to  assess  the  truck  and  the  emergency  shutoff  mechanism. Several  local  emergency  depart-­ ments  responded,  including  Brandon  Police,  Vermont  State  Police,  Bran-­ GRQ DQG 3LWWVIRUG ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQWV the  Brandon  Rescue  Squad,  and  the  9HUPRQW 2IÂżFH RI (PHUJHQF\ 0DQ-­ agement. The  Vermont  Agency  of  Transpor-­ tation  was  also  on  scene  to  facilitate  the  closing  of  Route  7  and  the  detour  via  the  Florence  Truck  Route.  Route  7  was  closed  until  roughly  9  p.m. Editor’s  note:  Obituaries  for  both  Ruth  and  Kathryn  Long  appear  in  this  edition  of  the  Independent  on  Page  6A.

Ferrisburgh  has  six  selectboard  candidates Bricks  fall  from  downtown  Bristol  building By  ANDY  KIRKALDY dous  loss.â€? auditor. FERRISBURGH  â€”  The  Ferris-­ burgh  selectboard  on  Tuesday  eve-­ ning  will  interview  six  candidates  in-­ WHUHVWHG LQ ÂżOOLQJ WKH YDFDQF\ FUHDWHG by  the  recent  resignation  of  longtime  board  member  John  DeVos  Jr. DeVos  announced  his  resignation  in  an  Oct.  22  letter  to  Selectboard  Chairwoman  Loretta  Lawrence,  cit-­ ing  â€œrecent  eventsâ€?  that  made  it  nec-­ essary  to  â€œstep  back  from  some  of  his  responsibilities.â€?  DeVos  had  served  on  the  board  since  the  mid-­1990s,  and  Lawrence  called  his  resignation  â€œa  tremen-­

Whoever  is  appointed  by  the  re-­ maining  four  members  of  the  select-­ board  will  serve  until  Town  Meet-­ ing  Day,  when  the  seat  will  legally  become  open  again  to  any  resident  who  wishes  to  petition  for  voter  con-­ sideration. Five  of  the  candidates  have  served  previously  in  town  government  or  a  town  committee,  while  the  sixth  ran  for  the  selectboard  in  March.  They  are,  in  alphabetical  order:  Â‡ 'HQQLV $UPHOO D FRQVHUYDWLRQ commission  member.  Â‡ 7KRPDV 'UXPKHOOHU DQ HOHFWHG

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Bridport  group  funds  research  to  stop  alcohol  craving BRIDPORT  â€”  The  Foundation  for  Alcoholism  Research  (FAR)  an-­ nounces  progress  in  funding  a  pi-­ lot  program  to  study  the  effects  of  a  potentially  ground-­breaking  anti-­ craving  medication  called  baclofen.  The  research  will  study  the  effect  of  baclofen  to  reduce  craving  in  patients  with  alcohol  dependence.  Over  half  of  the  funds  needed  have  been  raised  by  FAR  in  this  important  campaign;Íž  and  it  looks  to  the  community  to  help  it  reach  its  goal.  This  research  is  a  necessary  pilot  program  prior  to  a  complete  study. Baclofen  has  been  used  safely  for  many  years  to  help  control  muscle  spasms.  There  is  evidence  leading  re-­ searchers  to  believe  that  it  may  help  curtail  cravings  in  addicts  if  taken  on  a  different  schedule  than  that  used Â

traditionally.  What  adds  to  the  appeal  is  that  the  side  effects  are  minor.  The  National  Institutes  of  Health  have  al-­ ready  funded  research  of  a  baclofen  for  nicotine  study,  and  another  group  has  funded  the  inclusion  of  marijuana.  Help  to  support  the  alcohol  research  is  critical  as  other  funding  sources  are  not  stepping  forward.  Pharmaceutical  companies  have  no  interest  in  fund-­ ing  it  because  the  medication  is  now  JHQHULF DQG ZRXOG JHQHUDWH QR SURÂżW FAR  is  the  only  public  organization  targeting  research  into  effective  med-­ ical  treatments  and  needs  your  help. Dr.  Franklin,  lead  researcher,  said,  â€œWe  are  excited  about  this  research  and  so  grateful  to  FAR  for  its  support.  :LWK ÂżQGLQJV IURP WKLV SLORW SKDVH we  are  well  positioned  to  make  some  breakthroughs  in  the  future  phase.â€?

The  researchers  have  made  ar-­ rangements  with  a  pharmaceutical  company  to  provide  a  time-­released  version  of  baclofen  at  no  cost,  mak-­ ing  the  testing  even  more  feasible.  Current  baclofen  tablets  would  re-­ quire  the  study  participant  to  take  it  four  times  a  day,  making  testing  results  prone  to  error.  The  time-­ released  capsule  requires  only  one  dose  a  day. FAR’s  operating  expenses  have  been  covered  for  the  year,  thus  100  percent  of  donations  will  go  to  the  research.  To  learn  more,  call  802-­ 758-­2243  or  visit  the  website,  www. alcoholismresearch.org.  Support  FAR  by  liking  it  on  Facebook.  Donate  to  the  baclofen  campaign  by  mail  to  P.O.  Box  54,  Middlebury,  VT  05753  or  online.

By  ZACH  DESPART BRISTOL  â€”  High  winds  this  past  Sunday  sent  bricks  from  a  downtown  Bristol  building  crash-­ ing  onto  pavement  below.  Fortu-­ nately  no  one  was  injured. Sometime  after  5  p.m.  on  Nov.  17  high  winds  dislodged  hundreds  of  bricks  from  the  west  wall  of  the  structure,  located  at  24-­26  Main  St.,  building  owner  Cheri  Jack-­ man  said.  The  bricks  broke  one  of  the  windows  in  the  building,  which  formerly  housed  The  Vil-­ lage  Corner  Store. Jackman  wasn’t  sure  when  the  mess  would  be  cleared. “My  husband  kept  cleaning  them  up,  and  they’ve  been  fall-­ ing  ever  since,â€?  Jackman  said  on  Tuesday.  â€œWe  can’t  get  out  there  to  clean  them  up  until  it’s  secure.â€? The  bricks  fell  into  an  alley  be-­ tween  the  structure  and  the  National  Bank  of  Middlebury  that  serves  as  a  one-­way  entrance  into  the  Shaw’s  Plaza.  Police  cordoned  off  the  area  Sunday,  and  it  remains  closed. The  building  houses  Snap’s  Restaurant  and  the  newly  opened  Bristol  Mexican  Market.  Both  businesses  remain  open,  though  Jackman,  who  also  operates  Snap’s,  said  she  had  to  relocate  a  tenant  from  a  unit  on  the  second  Ă€RRU FORVH WR WKH GDPDJH Jackman  on  Tuesday  said  an  engineer  was  at  the  site  to  exam-­

THE  OWNER  OF  the  building  near  the  National  Bank  of  Middlebury  on  Bristol’s  Main  Street  said  high  winds  caused  hundreds  of  bricks  to  fall  off  the  hundred-­year-­old  structure  on  Sunday.  Independent  photo/Brian  King

ine  the  extent  of  the  damage  to  the  alley  will  remain  closed  to  pedes-­ building,  which  Jackman  estimat-­ WULDQ DQG YHKLFXODU WUDI¿F XQWLO WKH ed  to  be  at  least  a  century  old.  The  structure  is  deemed  safe.

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  21,  2013  â€”  PAGE  3A

Income  limits  set  for  free  school  lunches MONTPELIER  â€”  The  Vermont  Agency  of  Education  Child  Nutri-­ tion  Programs  recently  announced  its  policy  for  free  or  reduced-­price  meals  for  children  served  under  the  National  School  Lunch  Program  (NSLP),  the  School  Breakfast  Pro-­ gram  (SBP),  and  the  After-­School  Snack  Program  (ASP). The  agency  encourages  children  to  participate  in  their  local  school’s  meal  program  and  encourages  fami-­ lies  to  complete  an  application  for  free  and  reduced  price  meal  ben-­ HÂżWV (DFK VFKRRO DQG RU FHQWUDO RI-­ ÂżFH SURYLGHV IUHH DQG UHGXFHG SULFH meal  applications  and  has  a  copy  of  the  policy,  which  may  be  reviewed  by  any  interested  party.  Children  from  households  whose  income  is  at  or  below  the  levels  shown  are  eligible  for  free  or  reduced-­price  meals.  Children  who  are  eligible  for  reduced  price  meals  will  receive  breakfast  and  lunch  at  no  addition-­ al  charge  through  state  support  of  school  nutrition  programs. Local  SFA  (School  Food  Author-­ LW\ RIÂżFLDOV KDYH DGRSWHG KRXVH-­ hold-­size  and  income  criteria  for  determining  eligibility.  Based  on  income  eligibility  guidelines  from  July  1,  2013,  to  June  30,  2014,  for  example,  a  family  of  four  is  eligible  for  reduced-­price  lunches  if  their  household  income  is  $43,568  an-­ nually  ($838  weekly)  or  less,  and  are  eligible  for  free  lunches  if  their  household  income  is  $30,615  annu-­ ally  ($589  weekly)  or  less.  A  com-­ plete  chart  can  be  viewed  online  at  ELW O\ D%Y10/ Application  forms  were  sent  to  all  homes  with  a  letter  to  parents  or  guardians  at  the  beginning  of  the  school  year.  To  apply  for  free  or  reduced-­price  meals  at  any  time  during  the  year,  households  should  ¿OO RXW WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ DQG UHWXUQ LW to  the  school.  Additional  copies  are  DYDLODEOH DW WKH SULQFLSDOÂśV RIÂżFH LQ each  school  or  on  the  Child  Nutri-­ tion  Programs  website:  KWWS ELW O\ '07<4.  The  information  pro-­ YLGHG RQ WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ LV FRQÂżGHQ-­ tial  and  will  be  used  for  the  purpose  of  determining  eligibility  and  may  EH YHULÂżHG DW DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ WKH school  year  by  school  or  other  pro-­ JUDP RIÂżFLDOV )RU 6)$ RIÂżFLDOV WR GHWHUPLQH eligibility,  households  receiving  6TXDUHV97 IRRG VWDPS EHQHÂżWV or  Reach-­Up  (TANF)  must  list  the  children’s  names,  a  3SquaresVT  or  Reach-­Up  case  number,  and  the  sig-­ nature  of  an  adult  household  mem-­ ber.  All  children  in  households  with  any  household  member  receiving  EHQHÂżWV XQGHU DVVLVWDQFH SURJUDPV are  eligible  for  free  meals.  Chil-­

dren  in  Other  Source  Categorically  Eligible  (i.e.,  children  categorized  as  homeless,  migrant,  runaway,  Head  Start,  Even  Start,  and  foster  children,  if  known)  are  also  eligible  for  free  meals. If  you  do  not  list  a  3Squares  VT  or  a  Reach-­Up  number,  the  application  must  have  the  children’s  names,  to-­ tal  household  members,  the  amount  of  income  each  member  received  last  month,  the  signature  of  an  adult  household  member,  and  the  last  four  digits  of  the  adult’s  social  security  number  (or  a  marked  box  if  he  or  she  does  not  have  one).  Foster  children  also  categorically  qualify  for  free  PHDOV PLON UHJDUGOHVV RI WKH FKLOGÂśV income.  If  you  have  foster  children  living  with  you  and  wish  to  apply  for  such  meals  or  milk  for  them,  com-­ plete  the  application  as  instructed.  Under  the  provisions  of  the  policy,  WKH DSSURYLQJ RIÂżFLDO ZLOO UHYLHZ applications  and  determine  eligibil-­ ity. Under  the  provisions  of  the  free  and  reduced-­price  meal  policy,  the  GHWHUPLQLQJ RIÂżFLDO V DV GHVLJQDW-­ ed  by  the  SFA,  shall  review  applica-­ tions  and  determine  eligibility.  Par-­ HQWV RU JXDUGLDQV GLVVDWLVÂżHG ZLWK the  eligibility  ruling  may  discuss  the  decision  with  the  determining  of-­ ÂżFLDO RQ DQ LQIRUPDO EDVLV 3DUHQWV may  also  make  a  formal  request  for  an  appeal  hearing  of  the  decision  and  may  do  so  orally  or  in  writing  with  WKH VFKRROÂśV KHDULQJ RIÂżFLDO 3DUHQWV or  guardians  should  contact  their  FKLOG UHQ ÂśV VFKRRO V IRU VSHFLÂżF information  regarding  the  name  of  WKH GHWHUPLQLQJ RIÂżFLDO DQG RU KHDU-­ LQJ RIÂżFLDO IRU D VSHFLÂżF VFKRRO RU district. If  a  household  member  becomes  unemployed  or  if  the  household  size  increases,  the  household  should  con-­ tact  the  school.  Such  changes  may  make  the  children  of  the  household  HOLJLEOH IRU EHQHÂżWV LI WKH KRXVH-­ hold’s  income  falls  at  or  below  the  levels  shown  above. Any  member  of  a  household  cur-­ UHQWO\ FHUWLÂżHG WR UHFHLYH 6TXDUHV-­ 97 DQG RU 5HDFK 8S EHQHÂżWV ZLOO EH QRWLÂżHG RI WKH HQUROOHG FKLOGUHQÂśV eligibility  and  that  the  enrolled  chil-­ GUHQ ZLOO EH SURYLGHG IUHH EHQHÂżWV XQOHVV WKH KRXVHKROG QRWLÂżHV WKH SFA  that  it  chooses  to  decline  ben-­ HÂżWV ,I 6TXDUHV97 RU 5HDFK 8S KRXVHKROGV DUH QRW QRWLÂżHG E\ WKHLU school  of  their  eligibility,  they  will  need  to  submit  an  application. A  list  of  schools  participating  in  the  programs  is  available  upon  re-­ quest.  For  more  information,  contact  Laurie  Colgan,  director,  AOE  Child  Nutrition  Programs  at  (802)  828-­ 5153  or  laurie.colgan@state.vt.u

Cushman  is  jailed  on  sale  of  heroin,  cocaine  charges BRISTOL  â€”  Bristol  man’s  activities  related  to  police  on  Tuesday  arrested  the  sale  of  heroin  and  co-­ a  Bristol  man  for  the  sale  FDLQH´ DQG DOVR LGHQWLÂżHG of  heroin.  Ernest  Winslow  persons  that  allegedly  pur-­ Cushman,  23,  was  collared  chased  drugs  from  Cush-­ after  what  police  described  man.  Bristol  police  did  as  an  â€œextensive  investiga-­ more  investigation  leading  WLRQ´ E\ 2IÂżFHU -RVKXD up  to  the  Nov.  19  arrest. Otey  and  Sergeant  Randy  At  the  time  of  his  arrest,  Crowe.  Cushman  was  on  release  Cushman  was  arrested  for  two  open  cases  in  Addi-­ at  10:15  p.m.  during  a  son  Superior  Court.  He  had  WUDIÂżF VWRS FRQGXFWHG E\ previously  posted  $5,000  Vermont  State  Police  and  bail.  This  time,  Cushman  CUSHMAN Vergennes  police. was  jailed  at  the  Chitten-­ On  Nov.  14  police  executed  a  den  County  Correctional  Center  in  search  warrant  at  Cushman’s  resi-­ lieu  of  $150,000  bail. dence  at  the  Kountry  Trailer  Park,  Police  said  they  are  continuing  to  where,  according  to  a  press  release  investigate  the  out-­of-­state  source  from  Bristol  Police  Chief  Kevin  who  supplied  the  drugs  to  Cush-­ *LEEV HYLGHQFH ÂłLGHQWLÂżHG &XVK-­ man.

Crunched THE  CAR  WASH  next  to  the  McDonald’s  on  Route  7  South  in  Middlebury  is  demolished  Monday  morning.  The  car  wash  has  been  out  of  service  for  several  years. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Intercity  buses  soon  to  travel  through  county  to  Albany,  N.Y. MONTPELIER  â€”  The  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportation  (VTrans)  recently  announced  that  beginning  this  winter,  Vermonters  and  visi-­ tors  will  have  more  choices  to  get   around  New  England  and  beyond  thanks  to  the  addition  of  new  in-­ tercity  bus  routes  to  be  operated  by  Premier  Coach  and  Greyhound.  The  new  routes,  funded  by  VTrans,  include  service  from  Burlington  to  $OEDQ\ 1 < YLD %HQQLQJWRQ DQG Rutland  as  well  as  service  between Â

Rutland  and  White  River  Junction  and  on  to  Hanover,  N.H.,  plus  im-­ proved  service  between  White  River  -XQFWLRQ DQG 6SULQJÂżHOG 0DVV 97UDQV RIÂżFLDOV VDLG WKDW ÂłDW WKH moment,  Middlebury  and  Brandon  DUH LGHQWLÂżHG DV VWRSV RQ WKH LQWHU-­ city  bus  route),  as  well  as  Manches-­ ter  and  Bennington  on  the  Route  7  Burlington-­Albany  service.  VTrans  is  working  with  the  bus  companies  to  clarify  details  of  the  routes.â€? “These  new  bus  routes  will  work Â

with  our  existing  successful  bus,  rail  and  airline  services  to  provide  a  more  robust  system  of  connectivity  for  Vermonters  and  visitors  alike,  en-­ suring  more  car-­free  and  affordable  transportation  options,â€?  said  Chris  Cole,  director  of  VTrans  Policy,  3ODQQLQJ DQG ,QWHUPRGDO 'HYHORS-­ PHQW 'LYLVLRQ Initially,  there  will  be  one  round  trip  per  route  per  day.   The  new  ser-­ vice  will  provide  connections  to  oth-­ er  existing  intercity  service  connect-­

Ripton  uses  JUDQW WR Âż[ N.  Branch RIPTON  â€”  The  2013  Vermont  Better  Backroads  Small  Grants  Program  awarded  two  grants  to  the  town  of  Ripton.  One  grant  helped  the  town  develop  its  road  inven-­ tory  and  capital  budget  plan.  The  other,  to  correct  a  road-­related  ero-­ sion  problem,  provided  funds  for  a  culvert  and  headwall  replacement  and  lined  ditch  on  the  North  Branch  Road. 7KLV FXOYHUW ZDV LGHQWLÂżHG DV D priority  project  after  overtopping  during  a  May  29,  2012,  storm.  The  town  received  FEMA  funds  for  re-­ pair  at  several  sites  damaged  by  the  storm,  but  not  for  this  Fire  Brook  stream  crossing.  Future  storms  would  likely  wash  out  the  roadbed  and  carry  sediment  to  the  brook.  The  Better  Backroads  grant  helped  the  town  replace  the  under-­ sized  culvert  with  a  larger  one,  re-­ build  headwalls,  improve  roadside  ditches  leading  to  the  culvert,  and  maintain  water  quality.  Water  and  sediment  from  Fire  %URRN Ă€RZV WR WKH 1RUWK %UDQFK River  in  Ripton,  and  on  to  the  Mid-­ dlebury  River,  Otter  Creek  and  Lake  Champlain.  Correcting  the  erosion  problem  at  this  culvert  and  road-­ side  reduces  sedimentation  and  im-­ proves  water  quality  from  Ripton  to  /DNH &KDPSODLQ 5LSWRQ WRZQ RIÂż-­ cials  said  they  greatly  appreciate  the  assistance  of  the  Better  Backroads  Program.

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Clearly,  a  divide  deepens  in  Middlebury  around  the  proposal  to  PRYH WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG J\P EXW WKHUHÂśV D ZD\ EDFN WR WKH FLYLO-­ ity  and  trust  and  cooperation  we  pride  ourselves  on  in  this  com-­ munity.  We  have  both  an  opportunity  and  a  responsibility  to  plan  carefully  and  boldly  for  our  community’s  future,  so  let’s  step  back  for  a  moment  and  take  a  look  at  what  we  can  accomplish  and  how. First,  the  reality.  Yes,  many  folks  agree  that  announcing  the  proj-­ ect  and  seeking  public  input  could  have  been  handled  better:  it  felt  too  secretive  and  top-­down  to  some  and  thus  sparked  unnecessary  skepticism  and  suspicion  in  the  community.  Frustrations  predictably  erupted  when  townspeople  were  offered  no  meaningful  avenues  for  FRQWULEXWLQJ ORFDO ZLVGRP DQG FUHDWLYLW\ LQGHHG WKH FRQĂ€LFW RI interest  charges  would  likely  not  have  been  pressed  if  the  process  had  felt  fair.  The  traditional  approach  taken  by  the  Middlebury  selectboard  and  at  times  the  steering  committee  has  proven  ineffective  time  and  time  again  across  the  USA  and  now  right  here  at  home.  At  times  it  has  seemed  that  the  proposal  would  die  due  to  a  botched  process  rather  than  on  the  merits  of  the  plan  itself.  And  yet,  I’ve  seen  signs  that  it’s  not  too  late  for  better  process  and  decision-­making.  The  community  has  a  chance  to  heal  and  work  together  over  the  next  few  months  to  plan  for  such  an  important  part  of  the  town’s  future.  Here’s  why: The  steering  committee  and  selectboard  acknowledged  they  were  pushing  the  process  too  hard  and  fast  and  in  late  October  agreed  to  push  the  intended  December  vote  back  to  Town  Meeting  Day.  The  steering  committee  has  designed  an  extensive  outreach  campaign  enabling  far  more  people  to  learn  about  the  proposals  and,  to  a  limited  degree,  offer  ideas.  This  answer  falls  far  short  of  a  creative  brainstorming  process  that  would  best  serve  the  town,  but  there  ZLOO ÂżQDOO\ EH WKH DELOLW\ WR OLVWHQ OHDUQ DQG VSHDN LQ LQIRUPDO DQG convenient  settings.  And  when  changes  are  soon  made  to  the  town’s  website,  information  will  be  much  easier  to  access. The  town  is  preparing  an  estimate  of  the  cost  of  repairing  or  UHSODFLQJ WKH RIÂżFHV DQG J\P LQ WKHLU FXUUHQW ORFDWLRQV WR HQDEOH voters  to  compare  opportunities  and  costs  of  â€œkeep  themâ€?  or  â€œmove  themâ€?  scenarios.  Also,  last  week’s  steering  committee  meeting  revealed  an  alternative  location  for  the  new  gym  by  the  Creek  Road  SOD\LQJ ÂżHOGV 7KH FRPPLWWHH LPPHGLDWHO\ UHFRJQL]HG WKLV RSWLRQ might  solve  some  of  the  space  and  parking  issues  associated  with  the  proposed  Mary  Hogan  location  and  agreed  to  explore  it  further.  $QG QRZ D SURSRVDO LV EHLQJ FRQVLGHUHG WR OLQN WKH QHZ RIÂżFHV ZLWK the  library  to  address  space  needs  of  the  library.  This  option  may  DGG VRPH GROODUV WR WKH ÂżQDO FRVW EXW ZLOO DGGUHVV LPSRUWDQW TXHV-­ tions  raised  shortly  after  the  original  announcement. 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And  so  now  it’s  up  to  all  of  us  to  attend  upcoming  meetings  and  make  our  questions  and  views  known.  Let’s  keep  the  big  picture  in  mind:  with  the  new  railroad  bridges,  the  demolition  of  the  Lazarus  building  and  resulting  â€œnewâ€?  entrance  to  the  Marble  Works,  and  the  SRVVLEOH UHORFDWLRQ RI WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV DQG J\P %,* FKDQJHV DUH afoot.  How  do  you  like  the  â€œnew  Middlebury?â€?  Perhaps  the  town  shouldn’t  sell  its  land  to  the  college  and  instead  should  just  rebuild  where  it  is  â€”  it’s  been  impossible  to  really  get  to  these  questions  because  of  a  process  that  has  created  more  confusion  and  emotion  than  answers  and  possibilities.  Let’s  take  a  deep  breath  and  work  at  getting  all  the  information  and  questions  out  in  the  open  for  full  and  fair  consideration  and  to  create  enough  time  and  space  for  frayed  relationships  to  repair.  The  proposal  can  then  succeed  or  fail  on  its  merits,  and  that  should  be  the  focus  of  everyone’s  time  and  attention  â€Ś  I  know  it  will  be  of  mine. William  Roper  of  Weybridge  is  the  founder  of  Slow  Communities  LLC,  a  consulting  service,  and  for  14  years  worked  at  and  then  ran  the  Orton  Family  Foundation,  where  he  worked  on  many  community  building  projects.

As  of  7  p.m.  on  Nov.  20,  2013

World  population United  States  population 317,103,454

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little  threadbare.  But  you  wouldn’t  know  it  thanks  to  regu-­ lar  and  rapid  hair  deposits  left  by  our  two  shaggy  dogs,  Bertha  and  Libby.  They  follow  my  wife  Dottie  wherever  she  goes,  laying  close  to  her  feet  and  leaving  a  hairy  re-­ membrance  at  each  spot.  There  are  days  when  we  harvest  almost  a  bale  of  black  hair  from  the  vacuum  cleaner  after  taking  a  pass  through  the  house.  I’m  not  angry  so  much  as  envious;Íž  I  haven’t  needed  a  comb  for  20  years. ‡ $ SHOOHW VWRYH :H ÂżUVW LQYHVWHG LQ D SHOOHW VWRYH LQ 2008,  when  heating  fuel  prices  were  hitting  $4  per  gallon.  The  contraption  saves  us  money  during  the  winter  and  also  gives  me  some  exercise  on  the  coldest  days  when  it’s  downright  painful  to  go  outside.  Hoisting  40-­pound  bags  of  pellets  keeps  my  heart  rate  up  with-­ out  breaking  my  back.  Our  stove  has  begun  throwing  us  a  few  curveballs  in  recent  weeks,  though.  The  auger  that  feeds  pellets  into  the  burn  pot  has  begun  to  squeak  to  the  point  where  it  sometimes  sounds  like  15  sadistic  WHDFKHUV VLPXOWDQHRXVO\ UXQQLQJ WKHLU ÂżQJHUQDLOV DFURVV D FKDONERDUG $QG ZH OHDUQHG ÂżUVW KDQG WKLV ZHHN ZKDW happens  when  a  power  outage  occurs  while  the  pellet  stove  is  running:  Indoor  smoke  bomb  at  3  a.m.  What  fun!  A  wood  stove  is  suddenly  sounding  real  nice. ‡ 9HU\ VXFFHVVIXO IDOO VHDVRQV IRU ORFDO DQG UHJLRQDO sports  teams.  As  a  Bristol  resident,  I  still  pay  attention  to  the  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  teams  even  though  our  two  student-­athletes  graduated  several  years  EDFN ,W ZDV JUHDW WR VHH WKH (DJOHV ÂżHOG KRFNH\ DQG ER\VÂś soccer  teams  take  Division  II  state  titles.  Our  daughter,  'LDQH LV D ÂżHOG KRFNH\ DOXP ZKRVH WHDPV FRXOGQÂśW TXLWH come  out  on  top.  It  was  also  gratifying  to  see  the  Mount  Abe-­Vergennes  football  team  make  the  playoffs  again  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

Clippings

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These  are  tough  times.  It’s  ap-­ propriate  to  return  to  the  frugality  catchphrase  of  the  Depression:  Use  it  up,  wear  it  out,  make  it  do  or  do  without.  2XU PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFHV DQG gym  are  not  used  up  or  worn  out.  They’ve  been  seriously  neglected  for  many  years,  but  they  can  be  affordably  repaired  and  upgraded  to  meet  the  town’s  needs. A  February  2013  engineering  survey  documented  neglect  rang-­ ing  from  closed  heating  unit  valves  to  clogged  drains  that  allow  water  to  pool  on  the  roof.  Regrading  the  VLWH ZRXOG Âż[ RWKHU GUDLQDJH LVVXHV Even  light  bulbs  need  attention.  These  are  not  budget  busters. Changing  the  heating  system  would  save  at  least  60  percent  of  current  heating  oil  costs  every  year.  That  money  can  service  a  bond  issue  for  the  rehab  work  on  both  buildings  without  taking  the  col-­ lege’s  money  or  giving  away  town  land.  And  without  cutting  services  â€”  as  the  college’s  plan  involves.  We  need  functional,  not  fancy. The  â€œgreenestâ€?  thing  Middlebury  can  do  is  to  work  with  what  we  have.  Let’s  put  that  option  on  the  table  for  voters  and  keep  it  there.  Barbara  Shapiro Middlebury

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When  I  was  growing  up,  we  never  had  yogurt  in  the  know  whether  high-­fructose  corn  syrup  is  still  bad  for  us,  house.  Back  in  the  early  â€™70s,  I  only  knew  one  girl  who  or  whether  it’s  come  back  into  fashion,  like  eggs  and  red  ever  ate  the  stuff,  and  her  parents  drove  a  VW  bus.  So  my  meat.  I  can’t  remember  if  gelatin  and  pectin  are  desirable  mother  played  it  safe  and  fed  us  Sugar  Smacks,  presum-­ or  if  they  kill  lab  rats. ably  to  discourage  any  antiestablishment  leanings. Most  people  would  ponder  these  things  in  passing  and  But  eventually  yogurt  hit  the  mainstream,  and  now  grab  the  yogurt  with  the  shortest  ingredient  list  or  the  it’s  everywhere.  You’ve  got  yogurt  with  various  fat  con-­ lowest  price.  But  I,  as  a  person  who  is  always  looking  tents;Íž  drinkable  yogurt;Íž  yogurt  with  specially  trained  for  the  long  way  around,  decided  to  avoid  the  questions  â€œprobioticsâ€?  designed  to  improve  the  digestive  tracts  of  altogether,  by  making  my  own  yogurt. women  over  the  age  of  50  (presumably  leaving  everyone  I  would  have  done  it  years  ago  as  part  of  my  pioneer-­ else  hopelessly  constipated);Íž  and,  of  girl  shtick  â€”  the  handspun  yarn,  course,  Greek  yogurt. the  homemade  bread,  it  gets  pretty  Here’s  a  confession:  I  cannot  stand  nauseating,  I  know  â€”  but  I  always  Greek  yogurt.  I  don’t  get  what  has  ev-­ assumed  yogurt  making  involved  eryone  raving  about  the  stuff.  Is  it  the  complicated  steps  and  required  fancy  JULWW\ WH[WXUH" 7KH DFLG UHĂ€X[ VRXU-­ stainless  steel  equipment  and  myste-­ ness?  Or  that  it’s  as  thick  as  spackle?  rious  ingredients. I  guess  I’m  just  not  hip  enough. Nope. But  that’s  irrelevant.  I  want  to  talk  All  you  need  are  a  saucepan,  a  ther-­ By Jessie Raymond mometer  and  a  dollop  of  storebought  about  regular,  old-­school  yogurt. Over  the  years,  yogurt  has  worked  or  homemade  yogurt  to  use  as  a  starter  its  way  into  my  diet,  mostly  for  break-­ (I’d  avoid  the  kind  with  the  M&Ms).  fast.  I  used  to  buy  pre-­fruited  yogurts.  Then  I  veered  into  Heat  up  milk  to  180  degrees,  cool  it  to  120,  stir  in  the  vanilla  and  lately  I’ve  graduated  to  plain,  which  I  punch  starter,  and  leave  it  overnight  in  a  warm  place.  While  you  up  with  honey,  oats  or  granola,  slivered  almonds  and  are  sleeping,  live  cultures  from  the  starter  run  rampant  fruit.  I’m  practically  a  hippie. through  the  milk,  hooting  and  hollering  and  multiplying  The  yogurt  aisle,  however,  confuses  me.  So  many  in  an  enthusiastic  and  indecent  probiotic  manner.  The  brands,  so  many  varieties.  I  like  to  believe  yogurt  is  good  next  morning  you  have  a  batch  of  creamy  yogurt. IRU PH , GRQÂśW NQRZ ZKDW OLYH FXOWXUHV DUH EXW , ÂżJXUH LI *LYHQ WKHLU DQQXDO SURÂżWV \RJXUW FRPSDQLHV PXVW EH there’s  one  thing  I  can  use,  it’s  more  culture. thrilled  that  most  people  don’t  know  just  how  easy  it  is  I’m  just  not  sure  all  yogurt  is  that  healthy.  You  can  buy  to  make  it  at  home.  In  2012  â€”  and  this  is  a  real  fact  â€”  one  kind,  for  instance,  that  has  M&Ms  on  top.  I’m  no  U.S.  yogurt  sales  hit  $7.3  billion.  To  put  it  in  perspective,  nutritionist,  but  I  have  my  doubts. that’s  more  than  the  Kardashian  sisters  spent  on  shoes  Also,  I’m  not  up  to  speed  on  all  those  additives.  I  don’t  (See  Raymond,  Page  5A)

Around the bend

I  feel  inspired  to  add  my  voice  to  the  town  hall/gym  improvement  debate  to  which  I  was  a  watcher  for  awhile. The  original  article  about  all  the  college  would  do  to  help  out  in  exchange  for  the  municipal  building  site  plus  razing  the  Lazarus  building  was  very  appealing.  So  what’s  to  lose,  I  thought.  An  exciting  change. Then  one  day  recently  I  drove  by  the  current  municipal  building  with  unintentionally  new  eyes  and  I  was  struck  by  how  important  that  build-­ ing  is  on  that  site.  To  move  it  away  seems  like  shrinkage,  contracting  its  importance  as  our  town’s  heart,  as  July  Olinick  suggested.  Then  read-­ ing  Craig’s  reasoning  and  others’  letters  I’ve  felt  very  sure  our  center  needs  to  stay  right  there  where  it  is  in  that  junction  of  roads,  set  back  on  its  space  with  that  amazing  gym  behind  it. Never  mind  all  the  practical  and  economical  considerations  like  parking  â€”  egad,  that  could  be  a  major  nightmare,  hard  as  it  is  to  ¿QG D VSRW WR YLVLW WKH OLEUDU\ %HQ Franklin  and  other  Main  Street  ven-­ ues  now  â€”  there’s  this  other  side  of  it,  too.  And  it  matters  ot  me  as  I’m  reading  and  hearing  it  matters  to  others  as  well. With  highest  respect  to  Victor  Nuovo  for  all  he’s  done  and  is  do-­ ing  for  this  town,  including  his  role  in  the  new  bridge  masterpiece,  I  have  to  side  with  those  of  us  want-­ ing  to  hold  onto  our  center. Kate  Kaster Middlebury

Citizens  appeal  for  project  choice As  more  and  more  attention  is  fo-­ cused  on  the  details  of  new  building  VLWHV DQG GHVLJQV IRU WRZQ RIÂżFHV and  recreation  facilities,  we  want  the  community  not  to  lose  sight  of  the  original  critical  decision  of  whether  or  not  to  give  up  our  most  valuable  downtown  resource. It  is  important  for  the  Middlebury  selectboard,  the  Recreation  Steering  Committee  and  fellow  Middlebury  voters  to  know  that  there  are  many  town  residents  who  hold  the  strong  belief  that  the  best  way  to  serve  our  town’s  long-­term  needs  is  to  retain  the  present  location  for  any  munici-­ pal  building/recreation  center. We  oppose  recent  proposals  to  PRYH WRZQ RIÂżFHV WR 0DLQ 6WUHHW the  recreation  facilities  to  Mary  Hogan  Drive  (or  Creek  Road)  and  allow  our  current  prominent  site  to  become  a  gateway  park  to  Middle-­ bury  College.  Our  opposition  is  grounded  not  merely  in  design,  parking  or  space  concerns  (though  they  are,  indeed,  daunting). Our  opposition  is  rooted  in  the  basic  premise  that  this  prominent  location  serves  our  town  uniquely  as  a  central  hub.  It  provides  a  center  of  gravity  for  Middlebury  civic  life  as  no  other  combination  of  de-­central-­ ized  locations  can.  Certainly  ideas  for  sharing  the  site  in  some  sort  of  creative  collaboration  with  Middle-­ bury  College  could  have  merit  and  (See  Letter,  Page  5A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  November  21,  2013  â€”  PAGE  5A

Library  appeals  for  more  space On  Tuesday,  Nov.  19,  the  trustees  readily  monitored.  Neither  is  pos-­ of  Ilsley  Library  unanimously  re-­ sible  at  Ilsley.  quested  that  the  Middlebury  select-­ Our  children’s  library  also  lacks  board  endorse  the  expansion  of  the  VXIÂżFLHQW VKHOI VSDFH &RQVHTXHQWO\ new  municipal  building  by  3,000  to  the  collection  is  inadequate.  We  can-­ 4,000  square  feet  to  not  support  the  stan-­ accommodate  a  new  dard  set  by  Vermont’s  children’s  library. Common  Core  Curric-­ Why  Middlebury  ulum.  It  calls  for  K-­5  needs  a  new  chil-­ FKLOGUHQ WR UHDG QRQÂżF-­ This  week’s  writers  tion  half  the  time,  but  dren’s  library Library  use  by  are  David  Andrews,  only  24  percent  of  our  Middlebury’s  children  president  of  the  Il-­ children’s  collection  is  (ages  0-­12)  has  out-­ sley  Library  Board  QRQÂżFWLRQ :H FDQQRW grown  the  space  avail-­ of  Trustees,  and  Ils-­ increase  our  holdings  able,  and  the  space  has  ley  Library  Director  RI QRQÂżFWLRQ EHFDXVH deteriorated.  Since  the  Kevin  Unrath. there  is  no  shelving  for  town  last  expanded  more  books.  In  fact,  we  Ilsley  26  years  ago,  children’s  use  must  give  away  good,  older  titles  has  increased  50  percent.  Last  year  just  to  make  room  for  new  ones.   children  borrowed  40  percent  of  all  Why  Middlebury  should  act  books  lent  by  Ilsley  and  accounted  now,  rather  than  wait for  a  major  portion  of  the  188,000  To  create  appropriate  space  for  person-­visits  to  the  library.  Despite  our  children  in  Ilsley’s  current  our  hosting  programs  at  Mary  Ho-­ building  would  require  a  large,  gan  School  and  several  early  child-­ multi-­story  addition  and  expensive  hood  centers,  Ilsley  still  has  too  FKDQJHV WR WKH PDLQ Ă€RRU little  space. By  adding  space  to  the  proposed  The  library  has  dramatically  in-­ WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ 0LGGOHEXU\ creased  the  number  and  variety  of  will  save  hundreds  of  thousands  of  its  children’s  programs  beyond  sto-­ dollars.  The  cost  per  square  foot  ry  times  and  summer  reading.  Our  will  far  be  lower  than  an  expansion  new  programs  focus  on  early  lit-­ of  our  historic  building,  the  garden  eracy,  writing,  digital  media,  video  space  behind  the  library  can  be  pre-­ production,  animation,  electronic  served,  and  the  town  would  avoid  music,  and  digital  photography.  But  the  unpredictable  costs  of  renova-­ Ilsley  cannot  maintain  these  efforts  tion,  permitting  and  future  bonding;Íž  without  adequate  space. the  costly  temporary  relocation  of  Our  children’s  library  is  below  some  library  services;Íž  and  the  in-­ grade;Íž  suffers  from  water  intrusion  conveniences  of  another  downtown  and  inadequate  air  circulation;Íž  and  construction  project.   has  virtually  no  natural  light.  Finally,  this  proposal  will  Children’s  libraries  should  be  strengthen  Middlebury’s  economic  open,  naturally  lit,  and  easy  to  re-­ development  efforts  by  meeting  FRQÂżJXUH 7KH\ VKRXOG KDYH ORQJ the  growing  demand  â€”  especially  lines  of  sight  so  children  can  be  among  young  professional,  aca-­

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demic  and  entrepreneurial  families  â€”  for  a  safe  and  modern  children’s  library.  By  placing  the  library  in  the  QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ 0LGGOH-­ bury  will  showcase  its  commitment  to  our  children,  to  our  future. How  Ilsley  will  help  Middle-­ bury  seize  this  opportunity Ilsley  is  prepared  to  share  the  cost.  The  library  will  pay  up  to  $10,000  from  our  fundraising  for  additional  architectural  services  and  VKDUH WKH FRVW RI ÂżWWLQJ XS WKH VSDFH and  furnishing  it.  The  library  does  not  expect  Middlebury  taxpayers  to  pay  the  full  cost  of  this  project.   Conclusion By  building  a  21st-­century  chil-­ dren’s  library  within  the  proposed  WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ 0LGGOHEXU\ can:  Â‡ 6DYH PRQH\ DQG WLPH ‡ $YRLG GHVLJQLQJ SHUPLWWLQJ and  constructing  an  addition  to  the  current  library;Íž  Â‡ 3URYLGH RXU FKLOGUHQ ZLWK DGH-­ quate  contemporary  space  and  mod-­ ern  programs;Íž  Â‡ (QKDQFH WKH WRZQÂśV HFRQRPLF development  efforts;Íž  and ‡ (QDEOH ,OVOH\ WR FRQWLQXH WR provide  the  town’s  most  heavily  XVHG PHHWLQJ VSDFH WKH RIÂżFHV DQG studio  of  Middlebury  Community  7HOHYLVLRQ DQG VXIÂżFLHQW ZRUNVWD-­ tions  and  instructional  space  for  computer/Internet  users.  Our  great  town  has  a  unique,  but  time-­limited,  opportunity.  The  price  is  right;Íž  the  need  is  clear;Íž  and  delay  will  raise  the  cost  and  consign  our  children  to  third-­rate  space  and  in-­ adequate  services.  Let’s  seize  this  opportunity  and  move  forward  to-­ gether.

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ADDISON COUNTY

Kathryn Long, 63, Sudbury

Obituaries Helen Brown, 90, formerly of Bristol

BERLIN/STARKSBORO  â€”  Helen  M.  Brown,  90,  of  Berlin,  formerly  of  Bristol,  passed  away  Monday,  Nov.  18,  2013,  at  Berlin  Health  &  Rehabilitation  Center  in  Berlin. Helen  was  born  in  Monkton  on  July  23,  1923,  the  daughter  of  Clayton  and  Leta  Graham  Alger. She  grew  up  in  Bristol  and  Starksboro,  and  she  attended  school  in  Bristol.  She  was  married  to  Rudolph  W.  Thompson  and  later  to  Alfred  Brown.  Helen  HQMR\HG VHZLQJ YHJHWDEOH DQG Ă€RZHU gardening,  and  especially  raising  roses.  She  raised  canaries,  and  Helen  worked  hard  on  her  family  dairy  farm  by  caring  for  all  the  animals.  She  enjoyed  family  activities  and  spending  time  with  her  family. Helen  is  survived  by  her  husband,  Alfred  Brown;Íž  her  son,  Roger  G. Â

SUDBURY  â€”  Kathryn  Ruth  Long,  63,  died  Friday,  Nov.  15,  2013,  from  injuries  sustained  in  an  automobile  accident  in  Brandon  that  also  claimed  the  life  of  her  mother,  Ruth  Miriam  Long. 6KH ZDV ERUQ LQ :HVW 6SULQJÂżHOG Mass.,  on  Nov.  3,  1950.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Henry  and  Ruth  (Wooliver)  Long.  She  graduated  from  West  6SULQJÂżHOG +LJK 6FKRRO FODVV RI She  afterward  attended  Beverly  School  of  Nursing  in  Beverly,  Mass.  She  IXUWKHUHG KHU HGXFDWLRQ DW 6SULQJÂżHOG (Mass.)  Community  College  where  she  earned  her  degree  in  surgical  nurs-­ ing,  class  of  1971. She  worked  as  a  surgical  techni-­ FLDQ DW 6SULQJÂżHOG 0DVV ,QWHUQDO

Thompson  of  Starksboro;Íž  and  a  daugh-­ ter,  Sharon  Lunde  and  husband  Ken  of  Barre.  She  loved  her  grandsons  and  their  wives,  Ken  Jr.  and  Michelle  Lunde  of  Barre  and  Matthew  and  Alicia  Lunde  RI )DLUÂżHOG 6KH LV DOVR VXUYLYHG E\ KHU two  sisters  and  their  husbands,  Betty  and  David  Mason  of  Starksboro  and  Linda  and  Raymond  St.  Peter  of  Nantucket,  Mass.,  and  several  nieces  and  nephews.  She  was  predeceased  by  her  sisters  Dorothy  Westall  and  Marjorie  Douval. Funeral  services  will  be  held  11  a.m.  on  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  at  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Bristol.  Interment  will  be  in  Maple  Cemetery  in  Lincoln.  Friends  may  call  at  Brown-­McClay  HELEN  M.  BROWN Funeral  Home  on  Saturday  from  10  a.m.  up  to  the  hour  of  the  funeral.  In  OLHX RI Ă€RZHUV FRQWULEXWLRQV PD\ EH Center,  98  Hospitality  Drive,  Berlin,  SUDBURY  â€”  Ruth  Miriam  made  to  Berlin  Health  &  Rehabilitation  97 ¸ Long,   92,  died  Friday,  Nov.  15,  2013,  from  injuries  sustained  in  an  automobile  accident  that  also  claimed  the  life  of  her  daughter,  Kathryn  Ruth  Long. 6KH ZDV ERUQ LQ :HVW 6SULQJÂżHOG he  was  employed  by  the  Irving  Mass.,  on  Jan.  28,  1921.  She  was  the  Trust  Co.  for  the  rest  of  his  work-­ daughter  of  Paul  and  Hazel  (Wills)  ing  years,  rising  to  a  position  of  Wooliver.  She  grew  up  in  West  vice  president.  He  was  a  computer  6SULQJÂżHOG ZKHUH VKH UHFHLYHG KHU expert,  starting  out  determining  early  education.  She  graduated  as  how  the  numbers  in  the  lower  left  YDOHGLFWRULDQ IURP :HVW 6SULQJÂżHOG hand  corner  of  checks  could  best  High  School,  class  of  1938.  She  be  arranged  for  safety,  last  into  the  afterwards  graduated  from  Boston  IXWXUH DQG EH PRVW HIÂżFLHQW IRU WKH Children’s  Hospital  School  of  bank  and  client.  His  last  job  was  Nursing,  where  she  continued  to  keep  the  bank  accounts  secure.  working  for  several  years. While  he  was  in  that  position  there  6KH ODWHU ZRUNHG DW 6SULQJÂżHOG were  no  electronic  invasions. (Mass.)  Hospital.  She  had  also  done  He  retired  and  started  a  whole  private  duty.  She  was  working  in  the  new  life  of  volunteering  â€”  work-­ DGPLWWLQJ RIÂżFH ZKHQ VKH PHW KHU ing  with  Habitat  for  Humanity,  teaching  church  history  to  classes  in  his  church,  and  leading  the  effort  to  maintain  St.  Anne’s  Episcopal  Church,  especially  the  beautiful  church  windows.  He  later  changed  LINCOLN  â€”  Ivis  Masterson,  churches  and  went  to  St.  Luke’s  91,  died  Saturday,  Nov.  16,  2013,  ROBERT  â€œBOBâ€?  WARNER  in  The  Fields  in  Manhattan.  There  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  &  PHILLIPS were  many  other  interests  in  his  life,  Rehabilitation  Center  in  Middlebury  including  going  to  operas,  attending  around  the  world  and  in  America.  surrounded  by  her  family. plays,  and  visiting  museums,  as  well  Digital  cameras  opened  a  whole  She  was  born  Jan.  5,  1922,  as  keeping  up  with  the  latest  movies. new  world  to  him,  and  he  took  great  in  Hanover,  N.H.,  the  daugh-­ Family  said  he  loved  both  the  pleasure  in  sharing  pictures  with  his  ter  of  James  and  Marion  Wilson  exciting  life  of  New  York  City  and  friends. Benjamin. the  quietness  of  the  rural  life  in  He  is  survived  by  his  sister,  She  was  a  farmer’s  wife  and  a  Vermont.  He  spent  a  great  deal  of  Charlotte  Phillips,  and  his  special  school  bus  driver  for  30  years.  his  summer  at  the  farm  in  Vermont,  friend  Ben,  a  friend  of  over  50  years  She  was  the  Lincoln  town  clerk  JURZLQJ YHJHWDEOHV DQG Ă€RZHUV in  Brooklyn.  He  was  preceded  in  and  treasurer  for  3  years,  and  she  sitting  on  the  porch  and  reading  with  death  by  his  parents,  four  uncles  and  worked  at  South  Lincoln  School  in  a  cool  drink.  One  of  his  great  joys  their  wives.  the  hot  lunch  program.  She  was  a  was  taking  produce  from  the  garden  There  will  be  memorial  services  member  of  Addison  County  Maple  to  his  friends  at  church.  He  also  was  at  St.  Luke’s  in  The  Fields  on  Nov.  Sugarmakers  Association  and  a  gourmet  cook,  really  enjoying  to  23  at  2  p.m.  and  at  the  church  where  Lincoln  Cemetery  Association.  Her  prepare  food  for  the  family.  he  was  baptized  and  never  forgot,  relatives  say  she  was  a  loving  and  He  traveled  extensively  keeping  a  the  Cornwall  Congregational  caring  mother,  grandmother  and  wonderful  photo  history  of  his  trips  Church,  on  Nov.  30  at  11  a.m. caregiver. She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband  of  60  years,  Stewart  Masterson,  on  Oct.  15,  2000.

KATHRYN Â LONG

Ruth Long, 92, Sudbury

Robert Phillips, 86, native of Cornwall BROOKLYN,  N.Y.  â€”  Robert  â€œBobâ€?  Warner  Phillips,  86,  died  on  Nov.  14,  2013,  at  Lutheran  Medical  Center  in  Brooklyn,  N.Y.  Family  said  he  had  heart  problems,  trouble  walking,  and  a  cyst  on  his  liver,  which  created  conditions  that  his  body  could  no  longer  handle. He  was  born  in  Cornwall,  Vt.,  on  March  27,  1927,  to  James  and  Mary  (Warner)  Phillips.  Four  years  later  he  was  joined  by  his  sister,  Charlotte,  which  completed  the  family. He  grew  up  on  a  farm  during  the  Great  Depression,  and  he  learned  to  work  at  an  early  age.  Living  in  a  rural  area,  he  went  to  a  one-­ room  school,  where  he  showed  his  intelligence  early.  He  was  so  much  ahead  of  his  classmates  he  jumped  a  grade.  He  graduated  from  Middlebury  High  School  in  1944  as  valedictorian  of  his  class.  Not  only  did  he  grow  up  in  the  Depression,  he  graduated  from  high  school  in  the  height  of  World  War  II,  so  he  chose  to  serve  his  country  in  the  Navy.  He  joined  the  V-­12  program  and  went  to  Brown  University.  However,  the  war  was  over  by  the  time  he  neared  gradua-­ tion,  so  he  chose  to  leave  the  Navy.  He  graduated  one  year  later  from  Brown  in  1948. After  one  year  of  teaching  at  Lyndon  Institute  in  Lyndon,  Vt.,  he  went  to  work  in  the  Addison  County  Trust  Co.  After  about  10  years  in  the  local  bank,  he  decided  to  go  to  New  York  City.  There Â

Medicine.  She  moved  with  her  family  to  Sudbury  in  1977.  She  worked  at  the  Brandon  Inn  and  later  was  a  cashier  at  Zayre  and  Ames  stores.  She  was  forced  to  retire  due  to  a  disability  in  1990.  Her  family  says  she  loved  cats. Surviving  are  her  brother,  George  Henry  Long  of  East  Greenbush,  N.Y.;Íž  a  nephew;Íž  an  uncle;Íž  and  several  cousins. A  private  memorial  service  â€œIn  Celebration  of  Her  Lifeâ€?  will  take  place,  at  a  later  date,  at  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon. A  private  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  be  in  Park  Lawn  Cemetery  in  Bennington. Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  Brandon  Area  Rescue  Squad,  P.O.  Box  232,  Brandon,  VT  05733.

future  husband.  On  Feb.  4,  1950,  she  married  Henry  Lewis  Long  in  :HVW 6SULQJÂżHOG 7KH\ UHWLUHG WR Sudbury  in  1977.  He  predeceased  her  Jan.  23,  2003. She  is  survived  by  her  son,  George  Henry  Long  of  East  Greenbush,  N.Y.;Íž  a  brother,  George  Wooliver  of  Anchorage,  Alaska;Íž  a  grandson;Íž  and  several  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins.  She  was  also  predeceased  by  a  brother,  James  Wooliver,  and  a  sister,  Elisabeth  Collins. A  private  memorial  service  â€œIn  Celebration  of  Her  Lifeâ€?  will  be  held,  at  a  later  date,  at  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon. A  private  burial  will  take  place  in  Park  Lawn  Cemetery  in  Bennington. Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  Brandon  Area  Rescue  Squad,  P.O.  Box  232,  Brandon,  VT  05733.

RUTH Â LONG

Ivis Masterson, 91, Lincoln

The  family  of  Robert  Kahrs  would  like  to  thank  those  who  helped  guide  us  through  the  recent  burial  preparations  and  memorial  service: Betty  Cassidy  of  the  West  Addison  Lake  View  Cemetery  Association,  who  was  so  helpful  with  suggestions  and  referrals;͞  Ralph  Wenzel  of  American  Legion  Post  14  in  Vergennes,  who  so  professionally  led  the  Legion  Color  Guard  at  the  graveside  service;͞  and  Rev.  Charles  Magill,  who  performed  the  graveside  service  and  was  so  kind  to  our  family  in  helping  lay  Robert  to  rest. Thank  you  all  very  much. Helen  and  Ed  Kahrs West  Addison

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She  is  survived  by  her  children,  Lawrence  and  Christine  Masterson  and  Harold  and  Anne  Masterson  of  Bristol,  Joyce  and  Morris  Reynolds  of  Leesburg,  Fla.,  Bill  Masterson  and  partner  Dale  Strong  of  Mineville,  N.Y.,  and  Gerald  (Beanie)  and  Sheila  Masterson  of  Lincoln;͞  foster  sister-­in-­law  Dena  Robb  of  Pitcher,  N.Y.;͞  daughter-­ in-­law  Linda  Masterson  of  East  Middlebury;͞  10  grandchildren;͞  15  great-­grandchildren;͞  and  several  nieces  and  nephews. She  was  predeceased  by  her  broth-­ ers,  Carl  and  Dewey  Benjamin;͞  her  sister,  Shirley  Benjamin;͞  and  daughters-­in-­law  Stephanie  and  IVIS  M.  MASTERSON Judy  Masterson. Funeral  services  were  held  on  Tuesday,  Nov.  19,  at  Lincoln  United  Church.  Interment  was  in  Maple  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Cemetery  in  Lincoln.  Memorial  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Middlebury,  contributions  may  be  made  to  VT  05753.

Craig Brinkman Sr., 54, Waltham VERGENNES  â€”  Craig  T.  Brinkman  Sr.,  54,  passed  away  Monday,  Nov.  18,  2013,  at  his  home  in  Waltham. He  was  born  Sept.  23,  1959,  in  Middlebury,  the  son  of  James  and  Irene  Rose  Brinkman. +LV KREELHV ZHUH ÂżVKLQJ ZRRG-­ working  and  getting  in  trouble  with  his  brother.  He  enjoyed  spending  time  with  his  family,  especially  with Â

his  children  and  grandchildren. Craig  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Terry;͞  two  children,  Craig  Brinkman  Jr.  and  Rebecca  Brinkman;͞  three  grandchildren,  Savannah,  Faith  and  Bailey;͞  his  parents,  James  and  Irene  Brinkman;͞  two  brothers,  Jamie  and  Dennis  Brinkman;͞  two  sisters,  Lori  and  Kelly  Brinkman;͞  and  several  aunts,  uncles,  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins.

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Obituaries

Richard Oxley, 60, formerly of Middlebury PHOENIX,  Ariz.  â€”  Richard  Rasmus  Oxley,  60,  died  Nov.  14,  2013.  He  died  of  a  heart  condition  in  Phoenix,  Ariz.,  with  family  at  his  side.  Born  March  5,  1953,  he  was  one  RI ÂżYH VLEOLQJV DQG ZDV UDLVHG LQ 3RXOWQH\ DQG 0LGGOHEXU\ 9W +LV IDPLO\ VD\V KH ZDV DQ LQFUHGLEOH MD]] WUXPSHW SOD\HU VLWWLQJ LQ ZLWK VRPH RI WKH JUHDWV +H EHFDPH D PDVWHU EUDVV DQG ZRRGZLQG LQVWUX-­ PHQW UHSDLUPDQ DQG EXLOW FXVWRP “Oxleyâ€?  trumpets.  Relatives  say  KH ORYHG UHEXLOGLQJ DQG UHQRYDWLQJ -DJXDUV DQG FODVVLF FDUV +H ZLOO EH UHPHPEHUHG IRU KLV PXVLFLDQ-­ ship,  kindheartedness,  and  sense  of  humor. +H OHDYHV EHKLQG D VRQ -RVK 6KXWH KLV EURWKHU -RKQ 2[OH\ his  sisters,  Carol  Oxley-­Reed,  Laureen  Oxley-­Carson,  and  Joy Â

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The Middlebury Lions Club informs those who wish to memorialize the names of deceased relatives or friends on this year’s “Christmas Memory Treeâ€? 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 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  13th. Dec. 19th. Tree lighting ceremony rd is Monday, Dec. 6:00p.m. Tree  Lighting  Ceremony  will  take  place  on  Mon.,  December  2,  3at  5at  p.m.  at  Court  Square.

Deadline for acceptance is December 13 19th NAME:

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Shirley Chapman celebration of life

Addison  County  obituaries  may  also  be  seen  on  our  website.

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Final Studio Sale in Vermont Please join us at Crystal Pottery 1024 RT 30, Cornwall – 2 miles south of Middlebury College

Friday, Nov. 29 4-7 wine and cheese Saturday, Nov. 30 10-4 coffee and danish Sunday, Dec. 1. 10-4 coffee and danish Robert Crystal . Robert Crystal Pottery . 802-462-2842 . 1024 RT 30, Cornwall, VT 05753

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th 25 Annual East Middlebury Memory Tree Lighting December 1, 2013 @ 4pm At the East Middlebury Post Office

Refreshments to follow at the church

Send $1.00 per name to: Sandy Hayes

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calendar d’oeuvres  and  cash  bar.  Free  admission.  Also  on  Nov.  23.  â€œLa  Volta:  A  Turn  at  the  Masked  Ballâ€?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Music,  lies,  intrigue  and  mistaken  identity.  Over  40  young  performers  in  THT  Young  Company  present  a  musical  extravaganza  including  songs  from  musical  theater  and  classic  standards  woven  into  an  original  libretto.  Ticket  $10/$5  children  12  and  XQGHU DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU www.townhalltheater.org.  Also  on  Nov.  23.  â€œWest  Side  Storyâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  7-­9  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  Otter  Valley’s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  presents  the  classic  musical  Nov.  21-­24.  Advance  tickets  $8  at  Carr’s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  the  OVUHS  library.  Tickets  at  the  door  $8  students  and  seniors,  $10  adults.  Broadway  musical  revue  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  The Â

accommodations  available  for  the  visually  or  hear-­ ing  impaired.  Admission  $11  adults,  $7  seniors  and  children  under  12.  â€œBali:  Consciousness,  Culture  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  and  Communityâ€?  lecture  in  Bristol.  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  and  Thursday,  Nov.  21,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  evening  Memorial  Library.  Drs.  Carla  and  David  Osgood  give  of  fun  and  card  games.  Come  planning  to  play  an  illustrated  lecture  on  Bali,  where  they  have  trav-­ King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  game.  eled  and  taught  for  20  years.  A  One  World  Library  Requested  donation:  $2.50.  Project  presentation.  Info:  453-­4147.  â€œLa  Volta:  A  Turn  at  the  Masked  Ballâ€?  on  stage  in  â€œWest  Side  Storyâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Town  Nov.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  Hall  Theater.  Music,  lies,  intrigue  and  mistaken  Otter  Valley’s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  presents  the  identity.  Over  40  young  performers  in  THT  Young  classic  musical  Nov.  21-­24.  Advance  tickets  $8  at  Company  present  a  musical  extravaganza  including  Carr’s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  the  OVUHS  library.  songs  from  musical  theater  and  classic  standards  Tickets  at  the  door  $8  students  and  seniors,  $10  woven  into  an  original  libretto.  Ticket  $10/$5  chil-­ adults.  GUHQ DQG XQGHU DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH Broadway  musical  revue  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Nov.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  The  â€œWest  Side  Storyâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Vergennes  Union  High  School  music  department  Nov.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School.  presents  an  evening  of  song  and  Otter  Valley’s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  presents  the  dance  from  many  well-­known  classic  musical  Nov.  21-­24.  Advance  tickets  $8  at  Broadway  musicals.  Tickets  $12  Carr’s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  the  OVUHS  library.  adults,  $10  seniors  and  students  Tickets  at  the  door  $8  students  and  seniors,  $10  under  18.  Tickets  available  at  adults.  LEARN TO DANCE MAMBO — Sunday afternoons, December Broadway  musical  revue  in  Linda’s  Apparel,  and  at  VUHS  from  11  a.m.-­noon  and  during  rehears-­ 1, 8, 15, 22. No experience required. Classes held at the Cornwall Vergennes.  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  7-­9  als.  Also  on  Nov.  22  and  23.  Town Hall on Rte 30. $40 for 4 week series, one hour lesson p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  The  Middlebury  Union  High  School  fall  Union  High  School  music  each week. For information: www.champlainvalleydance.com. Vergennes  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  department  presents  an  evening  of  Registration required, call John at 802-897-7500. Nov.  21,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  MUHS  audi-­ song  and  dance  from  many  well-­ torium.  The  MUHS  music  depart-­ known  Broadway  musicals.  Tickets  ment,  under  the  direction  of  Anne  $12  adults,  $10  seniors  and  students  Severy  and  Elizabeth  LeBeau,  will  present  their  fall  Vergennes  Union  High  School  music  department  under  18.  Tickets  available  at  Linda’s  Apparel,  and  concert.  Free.  Open  to  all.  presents  an  evening  of  song  and  dance  from  many  at  VUHS  from  11  a.m.-­noon  and  during  rehearsals.  NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  in  Middlebury.  well-­known  Broadway  musicals.  Tickets  $12  adults,  â€œA  Christmas  Carolâ€?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Thursday,  Nov.  21,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Carol’s  Hungry  $10  seniors  and  students  under  18.  Tickets  avail-­ Nov.  23,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  0LQG &DIp ,Q D VSHFLDO DOO QRQÂżFWLRQ HYHQW WKH 1HZ able  at  Linda’s  Apparel,  and  at  VUHS  from  11  a.m.-­ High  School.  Mount  Abe’s  fall  musical  this  year  is  England  Review  welcomes  Vermont  writers  Julia  noon  and  during  rehearsals.  Also  on  Nov.  23.  the  Broadway  version  of  the  Charles  Dickens  clas-­ Alvarez,  John  Elder,  Jessica  Hendry  Nelson  and  Teen  movie  night  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  7-­9  VLF 7KLV \HDU IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH UHVHUYHG VHDWLQJ Christopher  Shaw,  who  will  read  from  their  work.  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  â€œThe  Avengersâ€?  (2012,  PG-­13,  No  mad  rush  for  the  best  seats.  Tickets  on  sale  at  Free.  142  minutes).  Free  and  open  to  all  teens  in  grade  7  Martin’s  Hardware  in  Bristol  or  at  the  door.  Special  Presentation  on  the  history  of  American  food  in  and  up.  Snacks  provided.  Info:  453-­2665.  accommodations  available  for  the  visually  or  hear-­ Vergennes.  Thursday,  Nov.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Bixby  â€œA  Christmas  Carolâ€?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Friday,  ing  impaired.  Admission  $11  adults,  $7  seniors  and  Memorial  Library.  Food  historian  and  author  Abigail  Nov.  22,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  children  under  12.  Carroll  presents  â€œAmerican  Food  History:  From  High  School.  Mount  Abe’s  fall  musical  this  year  is  â€œPentecostâ€?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  Dinner  Pails  to  TV  Dinners.â€?  Free.  Info:  877-­2211.  the  Broadway  version  of  the  Charles  Dickens  clas-­ Saturday,  Nov.  23,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Wright  Memorial  â€œA  Christmas  Carolâ€?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  VLF 7KLV \HDU IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH UHVHUYHG VHDWLQJ Theater.  A  potentially  priceless  mural  is  discovered  Nov.  21,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  No  mad  rush  for  the  best  seats.  Tickets  on  sale  at  in  a  former  church  in  war-­torn  Eastern  Europe  High  School.  Mount  Abe’s  fall  musical  this  year  is  Martin’s  Hardware  in  Bristol  or  at  the  door.  Special  GXULQJ WKH SRVW 6RYLHW HUD ,Q WKH ÂżJKW RYHU RZQHU-­ the  Broadway  version  of  the  Charles  Dickens  clas-­ accommodations  available  for  the  visually  or  hear-­ ship,  the  fate  of  the  painting  becomes  a  metaphor  VLF 7KLV \HDU IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH UHVHUYHG VHDWLQJ ing  impaired.  Admission  $11  adults,  $7  seniors  and  for  the  future  of  the  emergent  nations  of  the  region.  No  mad  rush  for  the  best  seats.  Tickets  on  sale  at  children  under  12.  Runs  through  Nov.  23.  Directed  by  Richard  Romagnoli.  For  mature  audi-­ Martin’s  Hardware  in  Bristol  or  at  the  door.  Special  â€œPentecostâ€?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  ences.  Tickets  $12/10/6.  Info:  443-­3168.  accommodations  available  for  the  visually  or  hear-­ Friday,  Nov.  22,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Wright  Memorial  The  Dave  Solazzo  Duo  in  concert  in  Brandon.  ing  impaired.  Admission  $11  adults,  $7  seniors  and  Theater.  A  potentially  priceless  mural  is  discovered  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  children  under  12.  Runs  through  Nov.  23.  in  a  former  church  in  war-­torn  Eastern  Europe  Father  and  son  duo  Mike  Solazzo,  bass,  and  Dave  â€œPentecostâ€?  on  stage  at  Middlebury  College.  GXULQJ WKH SRVW 6RYLHW HUD ,Q WKH ÂżJKW RYHU RZQHU-­ Solazzo,  piano,  play  acoustic  jazz,  covering  stan-­ Thursday,  Nov.  21,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Wright  Memorial  ship,  the  fate  of  the  painting  becomes  a  metaphor  dards  and  show  tunes  from  the  Great  American  Theater.  A  potentially  priceless  mural  is  discovered  for  the  future  of  the  emergent  nations  of  the  region.  Songbook.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recom-­ mended  at  (802)  465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­music. in  a  former  church  in  war-­torn  Eastern  Europe  Directed  by  Richard  Romagnoli.  For  mature  audi-­ net.  GXULQJ WKH SRVW 6RYLHW HUD ,Q WKH ÂżJKW RYHU RZQHU-­ ences.  Tickets  $12/10/6.  Info:  443-­3168.  Also  on  Fall  dance  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  ship,  the  fate  of  the  painting  becomes  a  metaphor  Nov.  23.  Nov.  23,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  for  the  future  of  the  emergent  nations  of  the  region.  Fall  dance  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  An  evening  of  new  dance  works  showcasing  the  Directed  by  Richard  Romagnoli.  For  mature  audi-­ Nov.  22,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  choreography  of  emerging  student  dance  artists  at  ences.  Tickets  $12/10/6.  Info:  443-­3168.  Also  on  An  evening  of  new  dance  works  showcasing  the  the  intermediate  and  advanced  levels.  Directed  by  Nov.  22  and  23.  choreography  of  emerging  student  dance  artists  at  Catherine  Cabeen  in  collaboration  with  the  dancers.  Verbal  Onslaught  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  21,  the  intermediate  and  advanced  levels.  Directed  by  Ticket  info:  443-­3168.  9-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Spoken-­word  open-­mike  night.  Catherine  Cabeen  in  collaboration  with  the  dancers.  Jupiter  String  Quartet  at  Middlebury  College.  Shy  and  outspoken  poets,  good  listeners,  loud  Also  on  Nov.  23.  Ticket  info:  443-­3168.  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  KDQG FODSSHUV DQG ÂżQJHU VQDSSHUV ZULWHUV DQG Sound  Investment  Jazz  Ensemble  at  Middlebury  the  Arts.  The  prize-­winning  quartet  plays  a  program  artists  welcome.  Info:  www.go51main.com.  College.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  that  includes  Brahms’  String  Quintet  no.  2  in  G  Major  Center  for  the  Arts.  Contemporary  jazz  composi-­ DQG %HHWKRYHQÂśV 4XDUWHW QR LQ % Ă€DW 0DMRU RS tions  and  some  of  the  best  music  of  the  swing  era.  QR DQG 4XDUWHW QR LQ ( Ă€DW 0DMRU RS Directed  by  Dick  Forman.  Free.  Free;  no  tickets  required.  Info:  443-­3168.  Timber  harvest  tour  in  Leicester  and  Salisbury.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  8-­11  a.m.,  Farwell  Memorial  Forest.  Meet  at  the  forest  Hunter/early  bird  breakfast  in  South  sign  on  West  Shore  Drive  in  Salisbury.  Join  the  Last-­Sunday-­of-­the-­month  breakfast  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  7-­10  New  England  Forestry  Foundation  and  consulting  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  Nov.  24,  7:30-­10  a.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse.  All-­you-­can-­ forester  Tony  Lamberton  for  a  tour  of  the  forest’s  a.m.,  Dorchester  Lodge,  School  Street.  The  eat  breakfast  including  eggs,  pancakes,  bacon,  current  timber  harvest.  Learn  more  about  the  Dorchester  Lodge  F&AM  will  serve  its  regular  all-­ sausage,  biscuits  &  gravy,  home  fries,  baked  goods,  harvest  and  the  approach  to  sound  forest  manage-­ you-­can-­eat  breakfast  with  pancakes,  French  toast,  coffee  and  juice.  Adults  $8,  children  6-­12  $4,  under  ment  throughout  New  England.  Rain  or  shine.  Info  bacon,  sausage,  home  fries,  scrambled  eggs,  juice  6  free.  Also  on  Nov.  30.  and  registration:  SLeCLair@NewEnglandForestry. and  coffee.  Alternative  gifts  bazaar  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  org  or  (978)  952-­6856.  Nov.  23,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Turkey  Trot  and  Gobble  Wobble  in  Middlebury.  Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  Sunday,  Nov.  24,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  check  in  at  Church.  Fourth  annual  event  offering  fair  trade  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Rosie’s  Restaurant.  CVAA  Municipal  Gym.  Pre-­race  registration  and  activities  items  from  around  the  world,  including  handmade  and  Rosie’s  partner  to  bring  area  seniors  a  monthly  in  the  gym  from  10-­11:30  a.m.  5K  and  10K  scenic  jewelry;  chocolate,  tea  and  coffee;  children’s  books;  luncheon.  Scalloped  potatoes  and  ham,  cole-­ options  available.  Bring  in  nonperishable  foods  for  gift  cards;  ornaments  and  more.  Proceeds  support  slaw  and  bread  pudding.  Suggested  donation  $5.  the  local  food  shelf  to  be  entered  in  a  drawing  for  the  Millennium  Development  Goals,  which  seek  to  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  turkeys  and  other  prizes.  Register  early  at  www. reduce  global  poverty.  Handicap  accessible.  Ten  Thousand  Villages  craft  sale  in  Middlebury.  PLGGOHEXU\ÂżWQHVV FRP Friday,  Nov.  22,  3-­6  p.m.,  Memorial  Baptist  Church.  Holiday  bazaar  and  bake  sale  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Friends  Methodist  â€œNational  Theatre:  50  Years  on  Stageâ€?  encore  A  two-­day  sale  featuring  items  hand-­crafted  by  broadcast  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Nov.  24,  2-­4  Church,  78  Monkton  Ridge.  Locally  made  crafts  and  fairly  paid  artisans  from  around  the  world.  Handicap  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  best  British  actors  jewelry,  baked  goods,  homemade  chocolates  plus  accessible.  Cash  or  check  only.  Info:  453-­5583.  come  together  for  a  unique  evening  of  unforgettable  fresh  homemade  donuts  and  homemade  soups  and  Continues  Saturday.  performances,  re-­broadcast  from  earlier  in  the  day  sandwiches.  Info:  453-­2870.  Table  of  Grace  free  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Nov.  to  theaters  around  the  world.  Appearances  by  Judi  22,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Ten  Thousand  Villages  craft  sale  in  Middlebury.  Dench,  Ralph  Fiennes,  Michael  Gambon,  Helen  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Memorial  Baptist  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  Mirren  and  many  more.  Tickets  $17/$10  students,  Church.  A  two-­day  sale  featuring  items  hand-­ Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paul’s  Episcopal,  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ crafted  by  fairly  paid  artisans  from  around  the  world.  Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peter’s  townhalltheater.org.  Handicap  accessible.  Cash  or  check  only.  Info:  churches.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  Menu:  Fashion  show  fundraiser  in  Orwell.  Sunday,  Nov.  453-­5583.  meatloaf,  potatoes,  gravy,  corn  and  dessert.  24,  2-­3  p.m.,  Orwell  Town  Hall.  The  annual  GFWC  Neshobe  PTO  Holiday  Extravaganza  in  Brandon.  â€œSet  a  Festive  Holiday  Tableâ€?  display  Orwell  Fortnightly  Club  fundraiser  fashion  show,  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  10  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Neshobe  School.  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  6-­9  with  clothing  supplied  by  Christopher  and  Banks  Fourth  annual  extravaganza,  featuring  crafts  and  p.m.,  The  Lilac  Inn.  The  Lilac  of  Rutland.  Models  are  club  members  and  friends.  more,  plus  silent  auction,  door  prizes,  refresh-­ Inn  ballroom  will  feature  Refreshments.  Admission  $5  donation.  Proceeds  ments  and  children’s  activities.  Info:  www. dining  tables  set  for  dinner  EHQHÂżW 6KDUHKHDW DQG WKH :KLWLQJ )RRG 6KHOI neshobePTO.com.  with  lavish  centerpieces  â€œSet  a  Festive  Holiday  Tableâ€?  â€œWest  Side  Storyâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  and  creative  objects.  Nov.  24,  2:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Otter  Valley  Union  High  display  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Great  inspiration  for  School.  Otter  Valley’s  Walking  Stick  Theatre  pres-­ Nov.  23,  11  a.m.-­3:30  p.m.,  The  holiday  decorat-­ ents  the  classic  musical  Nov.  21-­24.  Advance  tick-­ Lilac  Inn.  The  Lilac  Inn  ballroom  will  ing.  Hors  ets  $8  at  Carr’s  Florist  in  Brandon  and  the  OVUHS  feature  dining  tables  set  for  dinner  with  library.  Tickets  at  the  door  $8  students  and  seniors,  lavish  centerpieces  and  creative  objects.  Great  $10  adults.  inspiration  for  holiday  decorating.  Tea  and  cookies  â€œA  Thanksgiving  Celebrationâ€?  choral  concert  at  served.  Free.  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Nov.  24,  3-­5  p.m.,  â€œA  Christmas  Carolâ€?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Mead  Chapel.  The  Middlebury  College  Community  Nov.  23,  2-­4  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  Chorus  performs  a  concert  for  Thanksgiving.  School.  Mount  Abe’s  fall  musical  this  year  is  the  Student  vocal  recital  at  Middlebury  College.  Broadway  version  of  the  Charles  Dickens  clas-­ Sunday,  Nov.  24,  8-­9  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  VLF 7KLV \HDU IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH UHVHUYHG VHDW-­ Arts.  Quinn  Bernegger,  accompanied  by  Annemieke  ing.  No  mad  rush  for  the  best  seats.  Tickets  Spoelstra  on  piano,  will  give  a  vocal  performance.  on  sale  at  Martin’s  Hardware  in  Bristol  or  Free.  at  the  door.  S p e c i a l Â

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“Chasing  Iceâ€?  screening  in  Shoreham.  Monday,  Nov.  25,  7-­9  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  A  2012  documentary  about  the  efforts  of  photographer  James  Balog  and  his  Extreme  Ice  Survey  to  publicize  the  effects  of  climate  change.  Light  refreshments  served.  Info:  897-­5430.  Free. Â

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Peg  doll  craft  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Nov.  26,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Create  a  family  keepsake,  gift  or  ornament  with  wood,  paint  and  assorted  craft  mate-­ rials.  Part  of  the  Winter  Craft  Series  meeting  on  Tuesdays.  Info:  388-­4095. Â

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Nov

27

WEDNESDAY

GED  testing  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Nov.  27,  8:45  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Vermont  Adult  Learning,  282  Boardman  St.  Pre-­registration  required.  Call  388-­4392  for  info  and  to  register.  Free  tutoring  services  available. Â

Nov

29

FRIDAY

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  29,  2-­3:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  VFW  spaghetti  and  meatball  supper  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  29,  5-­7  p.m.,  Middlebury  VFW  Post  7823,  530  Exchange  St.  Cost  $7  per  person.  Open  to  the  public.  Alumni  hockey  games  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  29,  6-­9:45  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey  holds  its  annual  Middlebury  Tigers  Alumni  Hockey  Games.  Older  players  play  at  6  p.m.,  younger  players  at  8  p.m.  Info  and  signup  at  fngdan@mac.com.  Cost:  Spectators  get  in  IUHH SOD\HUV PDNH D GRQDWLRQ WR EHQHÂżW WKH Memorial  Sports  Center  (Friends  of  Middlebury  Hockey). Â

Nov

30

SATURDAY

Hunter/early  bird  breakfast  in  South  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Nov.  30,  7-­10  a.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse.  All-­you-­can-­ eat  breakfast  including  eggs,  pancakes,  bacon,  sausage,  biscuits  &  gravy,  home  fries,  baked  goods,  coffee  and  juice.  Adults  $8,  children  6-­12  $4,  under  6  free.  Alpaca  open  house  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Nov.  30,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Maple  View  Farm  Alpacas,  185  Adams  Road.  See  and  learn  about  alpacas  at  this  12th  annual  holiday  open  house.  Learn  about  DOSDFDV 6HH ÂżEHU EHLQJ FDUGHG DQG VSXQ LQWR \DUQ at  the  Vermont  Fiber  Mill  &  Studio.  Continues  on  Dec.  1.  Info:  247-­5412  or  www.mapleviewfarmal-­ pacas.com.  Jamie  Lee  Thurston  in  concert  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Nov.  30,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Country  singer  Jamie  Lee  Thurston  comes  home  to  his  native  Vermont  from  Nashville  ZLWK KLV IXOO EDQG 3URFHHGV IURP WKH FRQFHUW EHQHÂżW the  VOH.  Bar  Antidote  will  serve  beverages.  Tickets  $25.  Info:  www.vergennesoperahouse.org  or  877-­6737. Â

Dec

1

SUNDAY

Alpaca  open  house  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Dec.  1,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Maple  View  Farm  Alpacas,  185  Adams  Road.  See  and  learn  about  alpacas  at  this  12th  annual  holiday  RSHQ KRXVH /HDUQ DERXW DOSDFDV 6HH ÂżEHU EHLQJ carded  and  spun  into  yarn  at  the  Vermont  Fiber  Mill  &  Studio.  Info:  247-­5412  or  www.mapleviewfarmal-­ pacas.com.  Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Dec.  1,  1:45-­ 3:15  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Memory  tree  lighting  in  East  Middlebury.  Sunday,  'HF S P (DVW 0LGGOHEXU\ 3RVW 2IÂżFH 7ZHQW\ ÂżIWK \HDU 5HIUHVKPHQWV WR IROORZ LQ WKH East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Bulbs  $1  each.  Send  $1  per  name  to  Sandy  Hayes,  PO  Box  225,  East  Middlebury,  VT  05740. Â

Dec

3

TUESDAY

Public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  3,  9-­10:30  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Figure  skating  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  3,  10:45-­11:45  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Adult  stick  &  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  3,  1  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Sewn  gifts  craft  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Dec.  3,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Expert  seam-­ stress  Susan  Highley  invites  you  to  drop  in  and  make  a  balsam  pillow.  Stay  longer  and  make  a  stocking.  Part  of  the  Winter  Craft  Series  meeting  on  Tuesdays.  Info:  388-­4095. Â

Dec

4

WEDNESDAY

Technology  Drop-­in  Day  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  4,  1-­5  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Come  learn  about  the  library’s  new  catalog  system,  Koha.  Learn  how  to  download  ebooks  and  audiobooks.  Info:  388-­4095.  Stick  and  puck  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  4,  3:45-­5  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Brandon  Town  Hall  fundraiser  sale  in  Brandon.  Wednesday,  Dec.  4,  4-­8  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  Over  25  vendors  will  set  up  in  the  main  hall  upstairs  and  in  the  new  lobby  downstairs  during  Brandon’s  Moonlight  Madness  shopping  event.  Hot  drinks  and  food  available.  Funds  raised  through  vendor  fees  and  concessions  help  fund  the  town  hall’s  program-­ ming  and  ongoing  renovations.  â€œTaking  Flightâ€?  dance  performance  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  Dec.  4,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  A  â€œlightly  producedâ€?  showing  of  dance  experiments  by  the  new  batch  of  choreographers  emerging  from  the  Advance  Beginning  Dance  course,  facilitated  by  Assistant  Professor  Christal  Brown.  Free.  â€œGiants:  The  Parallel  Lives  of  Frederick  Douglass  and  Abraham  Lincolnâ€?  presentation  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Dec.  4,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Harvard  professor  and  Civil  War  scholar  John  Stauffer  examines  the  men’s  friendship,  the  similarities  in  their  lives  and  their  legacies.  A  Vermont  Humanities  Council  First  Wednesday  event.  Info:  388-­4095. Â

Dec

5

THURSDAY

Noonday  Advent  concert  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Dec.  5,  12:15-­ 12:45  p.m.,  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church.  7KH ÂżUVW LQ DQ DQQXDO VHULHV RI WKUHH FRQFHUWV featuring  well  known  Vermont  contralto  soloist  and  radio  host  Linda  Radtke  in  a  program  of  works  by  Bach,  Handel  and  Vaughan-­Williams.  Free.  Brown  bagging  encouraged.  Light  refreshments  provided.  Dance  Company  of  Middlebury  performance  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Dec.  5,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  DCM  will  show  and  discuss  the  progress  they’ve  made  in  construct-­ ing  a  repertory  of  diverse  and  dynamic  new  works  for  performance  during  Winter  Carnival.  Free.  Senior  thesis  dance  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Dec.  5,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Middlebury  College  senior  dance  majors  Adeline  Cleveland  and  Amy  Donahue Â

‘Press/Release’ THE  MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  Depart-­ ment  of  Theatre  and  Dance  will  present  its  annual  Fall  Dance  Concert  on  Friday  and  Saturday,  Nov.  22  and  23.  Six  student  cho-­ reographers  and  two  faculty  members  will  contribute  to  the  performance. Photo  by  Cameron  Kinney

present  an  original  concert  inspired  by  their  interests  in  contemporary  dance,  gender  dynamics,  contem-­ plative  practices  and  multimedia  expression.  Tickets  $12/10/6.  Info:  443-­6433  or  go.middlebury.edu/arts. Â

Dec

6

FRIDAY

Lunchtime  public  skating  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  1  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Children’s  holiday  book  reading  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  3-­4:30  p.m.,  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center,  Park  Village.  Voice  talent  Gale  Parmelee  will  read  Charlie  Brown  and  Snoopy  Christmas  clas-­ sics.  All  are  welcome,  especially  children.  Repeats  on  Dec.  13.  Info:  www.cmacvt.org.  Gingerbread  house  exhibit  opening  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  4-­6  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  Center.  Opening  reception  for  the  annual  Gingerbread  Exhibit  and  Competition.  Continues  through  Dec.  20.  Info:  www.vermontfolklifecenter.org  or  388-­4964.  Chocolate  Walk  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  5-­8  p.m.,  downtown  Bristol.  Sixth  annual  event.  Stores  will  be  open  late  and  will  offer  chocolate  treats.  Maps  avail-­ able  at  participating  stores.  Free.  Info:  453-­7378.  Bingo  night  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Salisbury  Community  School.  The  public  is  welcome.  Dinner  and  Conversation  with  Friends  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts,  lower  lobby.  Enjoy  dinner  and  creative  conversation  about  the  arts  in  our  community.  Xuefei  Yang’s  guitar  concert  follows.  Dinner  tickets  $25.  Info:  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  443-­3168.  Memorial  tree  lighting  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  6:30-­7  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  A  celebration  memorializing  loved  ones.  Bulbs  cost  $5  each;  purchase  by  Dec.  2  at  area  merchants,  the  town  FOHUNÂśV RIÂżFH RU WKH %ULVWRO 5HF 'HSDUWPHQW Christmas  Music  Festival  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  7-­9  p.m.,  New  Haven  United  Reformed  Church.  Come  for  Christmas  songs,  readings  and  refreshments  in  preparation  for  the  holiday  season.  The  church  is  4  miles  north  of  Middlebury  on  Route  7.  All  are  welcome.  Info:  897-­2697.  Midd  Winds  concert  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  7-­9  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Approximately  40  members,  most  from  Addison  County,  draw  from  classical  wind  ensemble  and  concert  band  repertoire.  Music  of  the  season  will  be  part  of  the  concert.  Donations  accepted  for  the  Midd  Winds  Music  Fund.  â€œBroadway  Directâ€?  revue  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  7:30-­10:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  92+ÂśV DQQXDO EHQHÂżW VKRZ IHDWXULQJ DPD]LQJ Broadway  and  off-­Broadway  talents,  hosted  by  Vergennes  resident  and  Broadway  veteran  Bill  Carmichael.  Bar  Antidote  will  serve  beverages.  Tickets  $20,  $10  students  18  and  under.  Info:  www. vergennesoperahouse.org.  Adult  co-­ed  intro  to  hockey  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  7:45-­9  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Classical  guitarist  Xuefei  Yang  in  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  This  acclaimed  inter-­ nationally  touring  guitarist  returns  to  the  college  to  play  transcriptions  of  works  by  Scarlatti,  Schubert  and  Britten;  the  Ginastera  guitar  sonata;  and  the  New  England  premiere  of  a  work  by  Chen  Yi,  composed  especially  for  Yang.  Tickets  $25/$20/$6.  Info:  443-­6433  or  go.middlebury.edu/arts.  Senior  thesis  dance  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Middlebury  College  senior  dance  majors  Adeline  Cleveland  and  Amy  Donahue  pres-­ ent  an  original  concert  inspired  by  their  interests  in  contemporary  dance,  gender  dynamics,  contempla-­ tive  practices  and  multimedia  expression.  Tickets  $12/10/6.  Info:  443-­6433  or  go.middlebury.edu/arts.  Swing  dancing  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Dec.  6,  9-­11  p.m.,  McCullough  Social  Space.  Join  the  Sound  Investment  Jazz  Ensemble  and  the  Middlebury  Swing  Dance  Club  for  a  night  of  danc-­ ing.  Beginners’  dance  lessons  at  8:30  p.m.  Free. Â

L I V EM U SIC Stand-­up  comedy  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Nov.  21,  8-­9:30  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Conqueror  Root  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Canopy  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Nov.  22,  10  p.m.-­2  a.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Chris  Bakriges  Trio  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  The  Eschatones  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Nov.  27,  10  p.m.-­2  a.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Casio  Bastard  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Nov.  30,  10  p.m.-­2  a.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. Â

ONGOINGEVENTS By  category:  Farmers’  Markets,  Sports,  Clubs  &  Organizations,  Government  &  Politics,  Bingo,  Fund-­ Raising  Sales,  Dance,  Music,  Arts  &  Education, Â

Health  &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  Library  Programs. FARMERS’  MARKETS Middlebury  Farmers’  Market.  Winter  hours  Saturdays,  9:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.  at  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  November-­December  and  March-­April.  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. Orwell  Farmers’  Market.  Fridays,  June-­October,  3-­6  p.m.,  town  green. SPORTS Co-­ed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-­2502;  Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-­8103. 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.  0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2IÂżFH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF J\P Teen  drop-­in  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-­5  p.m.  Info:  388-­3910  or  www.addisonteens.com. Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  p.m.  On  the  air  on  club  repeater  147.36/147.96  MHz,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visi-­ tors  welcome. Addison  County  Emergency  Planning  Committee.  Last  Wednesday,  5  p.m.  State  Police  Barracks.  Public  invited. Addison  County  Republican  Party.  Third  Friday,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library,  Middlebury.  897-­2744. 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. The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  'ULYH %ULVWRO 2SHQ PLNH QLJKW ÂżUVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH month,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  free  for  all  ages;  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www. bristolskatepark.com. LGBTQ  (Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual,  Transgender,  Queer).  Youth  support  group  meets  Monday  nights,  4-­6  p.m.,  Turningpoint  Center,  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Info:  388-­4249. Middlebury  Garden  Club.  Second  Tuesday.  Location  varies.  Barbara:  388-­8268. 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,  encouragement  and  optional  weekly  assignments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Free. Orwell  Historical  Society.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Orwell  Free  Library. PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  7KXUVGD\ D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RIÂżFH building  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. Samaritan’s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  October.  Come  share  ideas  and  craft  simple  items  for  Operation  Christmas  Child  shoeboxes.  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  6  p.m.,  Vergennes  American  Legion.  Social  hour  at  6,  dinner  at  6:45  with  meeting  following.  Visitors  welcome.  Info:  (802)  870-­7070  or  membership@ vergenneslions.com. MEALS Bristol  senior  luncheon.  First  Thursday,  noon,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Suggested  donation  $4.  453-­5276. Free  Community  Lunch  in  Middlebury.  Mondays  at  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church,  on  the  green.  Tuesdays-­ Thursdays  at  the  Charter  House,  27  North  Pleasant  St.  (just  north  of  the  Middlebury  Inn).  11:30  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.  Eat  in  or  take  out.  Supported  by  area  churches. Free  Community  Supper  in  Middlebury.  Fridays,  5-­6:15  p.m.  Congregational  Church  Fellowship  Hall.  Meals  provided  by  over  35  different  groups.  Info:  388-­7634  or  388-­7613. CVAA  Senior  Meals: Bridport:  Grange  Hall  Community  Room.  Noon  meal  on  Monday  and  Wednesday.  Evening  meals  on  second  and  fourth  Wednesdays  at  5  p.m.  Reservations:  Michelle  Eastman  at  1-­800-­642-­5119  x615.  Transportation  by  ACTR:  388-­1946. Bristol:  American  Legion.  Noon  meal  on  Wednesday.  Barb  Prime,  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  603.  Free  transpor-­ tation:  ACTR,  388-­1946. Middlebury:  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Noon  meal  on  7XHVGD\ DQG )ULGD\ H[FHSW IRU WKH ÂżUVW )ULGD\ ZKHQ D special  noon  meal  is  served  at  the  VFW  on  Exchange  Street.  Tracy  Corbett,  1-­800-­642-­5119  Ext.  634.  Free  transportation:  ACTR,  388-­1946. Vergennes:  Vergennes  Senior  Center.  Noon  meal  on  Tuesday  and  Thursday.  Michelle  Eastman  at  1-­800-­ 642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation:  ACTR,  388-­1946. Bristol  Libanus  Lodge,  F&AM  Breakfast.  Second  Sunday,  7:30-­10:30  a.m.  Eggs,  bacon,  sausage,  pancakes,  French  toast,  home  fries,  juice,  coffee  and  tea.  Buffet.  %HQHÂżWV ORFDO FKDULWLHV Middlebury  Congregational  Church  Community  Supper.  Friday,  5-­6:15  p.m.  Free.  388-­7634. Starksboro  senior  luncheon.  Fourth  Thursday,  11:30  a.m.,  January-­October,  Starksboro  First  Baptist  Church.  453-­6354  or  mtgazette@earthlink.net. Vergennes  Masonic  Lodge  Breakfast.  Last  Sunday,  7:30-­10  a.m.  Pancakes,  French  toast,  home  fries,  eggs,  bacon,  sausage  and  beverage.  All  you  can  eat.  $GXOWV FKLOGUHQ %HQHÂżWV WKH ORGJHÂśV FKDULWDEOH donations. VFW  Fish  Fry  in  Middlebury.  Third  Friday,  4-­6  p.m.,  Men’s  Auxiliary,  VFW  Post  7823,  Exchange  Street.  $9  SHU SHUVRQ 3URFHHGV WR EHQHÂżW WKH SRVWÂśV FKDULWDEOH donations. VFW  Fish  Fry  in  Vergennes.  Second  Friday,  5-­7  p.m.,  Sons  of  the  American  Legion,  VFW  Post  14,  Armory  Lane.  $10  per  person.  Haddock,  fries,  coleslaw  and  cash  bar.

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THE  DAVE  SOLAZZO  Duo  â€”  son  Dave  Solazzo  on  piano,  father  Mike  Solazzo  on  bass  â€”  plays  acoustic  jazz  at  Brandon  Music  on  Saturday,  Nov.  23,  at  7:30  p.m. Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  142  River  Road,  New  Haven,  388-­7368,  www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com. Liza  Myers  Gallery.  22  Center  St.,  Brandon,  247-­5229  or  lizamy-­ ers.com.  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  daily.  Featuring  the  work  of  Warren  Kimble,  Liza  Myers  and  other  selected  artists. The  M  Gallery.  3  Mill  St.,  Middlebury.  Middlebury  College  Johnson  Memorial  Building.  443-­6433  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  On  exhibit  in  the  Johnson  Gallery  Sept.  13-­Dec.  8:  â€œScreened  and  Selected  II:  Contemporary  Photography  and  Video  Acquisitions,  2006-­2011.â€?  Student  exhibit  Nov.  26-­Dec.  3,  pit  space:  â€œEnvironmental  Observations:  Land,  Light  and  Weather  of  Autumnâ€?;  Nov.  28-­Dec.  6,  mezza-­ nine:  â€œSilkscreen  Prints.â€? Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art.  72  Porter  Field/Route  30  South.  443-­5007  or  http://go/museum.  Museum  is  closed  Mondays.  On  exhibit  in  the  Overbrook  Gallery  Sept.  3-­Dec.  8:  â€œVito  Acconci:  Thinking  Space.â€? The  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse.  34  Main  St., Â

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Bixby  Memorial  Library.  258  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  877-­2211.  Monday,  12:30-­8  p.m.;  Tuesday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;  Wednesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;  Friday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Preschool  multi-­age  story  time  Thursday,  10:30  a.m. Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  Preschool  story  hour  every  Friday  at  1  p.m.  with  Deb  Lendway.  Movies  shown  every  Friday  at  1:30  p.m.  (17  and  under  must  be  accompanied  by  a  parent  or  guardian).  247-­8230. Hancock  Free  Public  Library.  Wednesday,  1-­5  p.m.;  Thursday,  noon-­6  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Books,  videos  and  DVDs.  Other  items  available  through  interlibrary  loan. Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  October-­ April,  Sunday,  1-­4  p.m.  Early  Literacy  Story  Times,  Thursdays,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.  Itsy  Bitsy  Yoga,  Thursdays,  July  11-­Aug.  8,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  through  5  years.  Garden  Story  Times,  Tuesdays,  June  18-­Aug.  6,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.  May’s  Music  and  Movement,  Tuesdays,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  through  5  years.  Magic:  The  Gathering  games  for  kids Â

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The  groom  graduated  from  the  University  of  Maine  with  a  bach-­ elor  of  science  degree  in  ecol-­ ogy  and  environmental  science.  He  is  employed  by  the  Vermont  Association  of  Conservation  Districts  as  an  agricultural  resources  conservationist  and  at  the  Windtop  Farm  in  Fairfax,  Vt. After  a  honeymoon  in  Costa  Rica,  the  couple  resides  in  Fairfax.

BURLINGTON  â€”  Sen.  Bernie  Sanders  (I-­Vt.)  has  launched  his  fourth  annual  State  of  the  Union  essay  contest.  The  contest  is  designed  to  engage  Vermont’s  high  school  students  on  the  major  issues  facing  the  country. The  U.S.  Constitution  calls  for  the  president  to  â€œgive  to  the  Congress  information  of  the  State  of  the  Union,  and  recommend  to  their  consideration  such  measures  as  he  shall  judge  neces-­ sary  and  expedient.â€?  As  the  president  prepares  his  State  of  the  Union  speech  for  delivery  in  January  to  a  joint  session  of  Congress,  Sanders’  essay  contest  asks  Vermont’s  high  school  students  to  write  an  essay  of  250  words  to  500  words  about  their  view  of  the  state  of  the  union. “This  essay  contest  provides  an  opportunity  for  Vermont’s  high  school  students  to  explore  current  issues  in  depth,  and  will  help  develop  their  critical  thinking  about  some  of  the  problems  we  face  as  a  nation,â€?  said  Sanders,  who  serves  on  the  Senate  education  committee.  â€œWe  need  to  hear  the  voices  of  young  Vermonters.  We  need  our  young  people  to  be  HQJDJHG WR KHOS ÂżQG VROXWLRQV IRU the  problems  that  confront  us,  and  to  think  about  the  future  of  our  country.  That’s  what  democracy  is  all  about.â€? During  the  past  three  years,  more  than  850  students  from  schools  throughout  Vermont  wrote  essays  to  the  senator  about  such  important  issues  as  the  declining  middle  class, Â

climate  change,  health  care  reform,  and  the  rising  cost  of  a  college  education. The  deadline  for  student  essay  submissions  is  noon  on  Friday,  Jan.  10,  2014.  More  information  can  be  found  on  the  senator’s  webpage  at  http://www.sanders.senate.gov/ stateoftheunion/. A  panel  of  Vermont  high  school  teachers  will  judge  the  essays.  The  ¿QDOLVWVÂś HVVD\V ZLOO EH HQWHUHG LQWR WKH Congressional  Record  and  posted  on  the  senator’s  website.  The  winner  will  have  the  opportunity  to  have  Sanders  visit  their  school  to  hold  a  student  town  meeting  to  discuss  the  state  of  the  union  and  the  future  of  our  country.  Finalists  will  have  the  opportunity  to  participate  in  a  roundtable  discussion  with  Sanders. Last  year’s  winner  was  Caroline  Braun  of  Champlain  Valley  Union  High  School.  â€œThere  is  no  simple  cure  for  the  abundant  issues  plaguing  our  nation,â€?  Braun  wrote.  â€œNot  only  are  we  recovering  from  a  recession,  but  we  also  are  confronting  challenges  related  to  climate  change,  health  care,  and  education.  As  a  world  leader  and  role  model  for  democracy  and  peace,  we  need  initiatives  that  not  only  connect  people  and  communities,  but  also  ones  that  will  act  as  catalysts  for  change.â€? Students  from  the  Vermont  Commons  School  in  South  Burlington  and  Winooski  High  School  won  the  FRQWHVW LQ WKH ÂżUVW DQG VHFRQG \HDUV LW was  held.

MICHAEL  WINSLOW,  RIGHT,  accepts  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society’s  2013  Silver  Feather  award  from  Warren  King  at  the  recent  OCAS  annual  meeting  and  dinner.  The  award  recognizes  Winslow’s  longtime  efforts  to  preserve  Addison  County’s  birds,  wildlife  and  natural  communities.

Michael  Winslow  wins  Audubon’s  Silver  Feather MIDDLEBURY  â€”  The  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society  (OCAS)  Board  of  Directors  has  announced  that  Michael  Winslow  is  the  recipient  of  OCAS’  2013  Silver  Feather  award.

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and  sweet  clean  rivers. The  poet  writes  from  the  perspec-­ tive  of  age.  She  has  a  couple  of  years  on  me,  she  claims.  But  I  see  no  decrepitude  here.  My  own  poetry  tends  to  be  plaintive  â€”  I’d  rather  be  young  again.  She  accepts  the  years,  though  now  is  â€œa  bit  more  carefulâ€?!  Now  she  avoids  parapets,  but  â€œshe  remembers  climbing  and  touching  the  sky.â€? Ms.  Feldman  reports  being  glad  for  the  experience  of  the  years.  I  sense  in  her  a  wonderful  teacher.  We  should  all  be  her  disciples,  we  elderly  people!  Finally,  she  cele-­ brates  the  moonbeams.  I  assume  that  since  she  is  a  summer  resi-­ dent  of  Vermont  she  has  seen  the  Vermont  moon.  Optimists  see  the  cup  half  full,  pessimists  see  it  half  empty.  The  poet  has  encouraged  me  to  believe  the  moon  will  come  out  in  a  Vermont  night.  Now  we  can  wait  out  the  clouds  for  that  sweet  vision.  Thank  you,  Ms.  Feldman.

Frieda Feldman If you don’t share love It’s too soon gone. 4) I am afraid of parapets Don’t like to climb too high Just once I reached a mountain top And touched the soft blue sky. 5) I am awash in moonbeams Stars are huge and bright, It surely must be magic I can’t believe it’s night.

BRISTOL  ELEMENTARY  SCHOOL  third-­graders  Chance  Denecker,  left,  and  Reigin  Gracie  show  off  the  winning  posters  they  created  for  the  annual  Vermont  Division  of  Fire  Safety’s  annual  poster  contest.

Vt.  Fire  Safety  Calendar  will  include  Bristol  artists BRISTOL  â€”  Chance  Denecker  and  Reigin  Gracie,  both  third-­graders  at  Bristol  Elementary  School,  have  KDG WKHLU ÂżUH VDIHW\ SRVWHUV VHOHFWHG to  appear  in  the  Vermont  Division  of  Fire  Safety’s  2014  Fire  Safety  Calendar.  Denecker’s  poster  will  grace  the  cover  of  the  calendar,  and  Gracie’s  will  be  the  month  of  January. 7KLUWHHQ ÂżQDOLVWV DUH FKRVHQ for  this  calendar,  out  of  over  600  submissions  sent  in  by  dozens  of  schools  around  the  state.  The  contest  is  open  only  to  third-­grade  students,  and  the  calendars  is  distributed  to  every  third-­grader  in  the  state. The  winners  and  their  families  recently  attended  a  ceremony  in Â

Barre  where  each  child  received  a  WHGG\ EHDU DQG D FHUWLÂżFDWH DQG D photo  op  with  Sparky  the  Fire  Dog. Bristol  Elementary  also  had  three  honorable  mentions  out  of  13  runners-­up:  Dominick  Bissitte,  Abby  Sturtevant  and  Lucas  Grover.  Their  posters  will  also  be  included  in  the  calendar. October  is  Fire  Safety  Month,  and  at  Bristol  Elementary  School,  Fire  Safety  is  taught  to  third-­graders  in  the  regular  classroom,  in  the  art  room  and  in  wellness  and  physical  education  classes.  The  students’  posters  were  created  in  art  class  with  visual  art  teacher  Deb  Mager  Rickner.â€?

Winslow  has  an  undergraduate  degree  from  St.  Lawrence  University.  He  taught  at  the  Keewaydin  Environmental  Education  Center  in  Salisbury  for  two  years  and  in  Ecuador  for  two  years.  He  received  an  MS  degree  in  botany  from  the  University  of  Vermont.  He  and  his  wife,  the  former  Kira  Stephenson,  reside  in  Vergennes  with  their  daugh-­ ter,  Cedar.  He  has  been  staff  scientist  for  the  Lake  Champlain  Committee  since  2001.  For  a  decade  he  has  writ-­ ten  a  monthly  column  for  the  Lake  Champlain  Committee  called  â€œLake  Look,â€?  which  he  expanded  into  the  book  â€œLake  Champlain:  A  Natural  History.â€?  The  book  was  co-­published  by  the  Lake  Champlain  Committee  in  2008  and  received  an  Independent  Publisher  Book  Award  silver  medal. Winslow  joined  the  OCAS  board  in  September  2000  and  served  as  OCAS  vice  president  from  2003  to  2004  and  as  president  from  2004  to  2008.  He  originated  OCAS’  popular  Cabin  Fever  winter  lecture  series  in  2008  and  organized  it  until  his  depar-­ ture  from  the  board  in  2012.  He  also  created  and  ran  the  OCAS  School  Education  Grants  Program  until  +H OHG QXPHURXV ÂżHOG WULSV for  OCAS.  He  is  a  keen  and  accom-­ plished  birdwatcher  whose  special  talents,  identifying  birds  by  song  at  great  distance  and  willingness  to  forgo  sleep  have  combined  to  make  him  OCAS’  foremost  owl  expert. When  not  involved  in  OCAS  activ-­ ities,  Winslow  coaches  wrestling,  plays  chess  avidly,  and  volunteers  for  a  wide  variety  of  environmental  causes. OCAS  has  awarded  the  Silver  Feather  annually  since  1994  â€œin  honor  of  notable  devotion,  dedica-­ tion  and  untiring  effort  on  behalf  of  the  preservation  and  appreciation  of  the  birds,  other  wildlife,  and  natural  communities  of  Addison  County.â€? Â

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Workers  (Continued  from  Page  1A) their  20s  and  59  percent  work  in  ag-­ For  his  journey,  he  paid  only  $500  riculture  or  construction. upfront,  the  rest  he  wired  to  the  pol-­ PĂŠpe,  48,  was  one  of  the  older  im-­ lero  once  he  started  working. migrants  at  the  mobile  consulate.  He  Oscar,  29,  also  works  on  an  Addi-­ has  worked  in  the  United  States  a  to-­ son  County  dairy  farm.  He  is  from  tal  of  14  years,  but  has  not  returned  the  state  of  Puebla,  in  the  southern  to  Mexico  in  nine  years.  He  said  he  part  of  Mexico,  and  has  worked  in  did  not  want  to  talk  about  crossing  the  United  States  a  total  six  years  the  border  because  it  was  a  bad  ex-­ over  three  trips.  perience. 7KH ÂżUVW WLPH KH UHWXUQHG WR 0H[L-­ “It  is  getting  harder  and  harder,â€?  co,  he  did  so  voluntarily.  The  second  he  said  though  a  translator. time,  he  was  picked  up  by  federal  Research  supports  PĂŠpe’s  claim  â€”  LPPLJUDWLRQ RIÂżFLDOV ZKLOH FURVV-­ crossing  illegally  from  Mexico  into  ing  the  street  in  Maine,  where  he  the  United  States  is  getting  harder,  worked,  and  deported.  and  more  dangerous.  A  report  by  the  2VFDU ZDV Ă€RZQ WR WKH 0H[LFDQ National  Foundation  for  American  city  of  Reynosa,  just  across  the  bor-­ Policy  found  that  immigrant  deaths  der  with  Texas,  and  given  a  bus  tick-­ at  the  border  increased  27  percent  et  to  Mexico  City. from  2011  to  2012.  This  time,  Oscar  has  â€œWe came Increased  security,  in  been  in  the  U.S.  for  two  to look for the  form  of  fences  and  years. Border  Patrol  agents,  a better life He  said  crossing  the  has  forced  immigrants  to  border  each  time  is  dif-­ because there cross  at  the  most  remote  are no good ÂżFXOW sections  of  the  border. “It’s  very  complicated  jobs in Mexico. On  a  national  scale,  the  and  we  suffered  a  lot,â€?  I want to give number  of  Mexicans  liv-­ Oscar  said  through  a  a better life to ing  illegally  in  the  Unit-­ WUDQVODWRU Âł7KH ÂżUVW WLPH ed  States  has  decreased  I  had  a  two-­day  bus  ride  my children.â€? in  recent  years,  revers-­ — PĂŠpe, an ing  a  four-­decade  trend.  from  Puebla  to  the  bor-­ undocumented In  2011,  6.1  million  der.  At  the  border,  I  con-­ immigrant Mexicans  lived  illegally  nected  with  someone  I  know,  and  crossed  with  in  the  U.S.,  down  from  18  people.â€? a  high  of  almost  7  million  in  2007,  Oscar  said  he  walked  15  hours  The  New  York  Times  reported,  citing  when  he  crossed  into  Texas.  He  said  a  report  by  the  Pew  Hispanic  Center  the  communications  and  logistics  that  58  percent  of  undocumented  im-­ were  complicated. migrants  in  the  United  States  were  â€œI  had  to  arrive  at  a  Family  Dollar  Mexican.  store  at  a  certain  time,â€?  Oscar  said. PĂŠpe  said  deportation  is  a  constant  â€œThe  second  time  I  came  I  walked  worry. through  the  desert  for  several  days,â€?  â€œWe  are  afraid  because  here  Oscar  said.  He  paid  5  million  pesos,  you’re  not  allowed  to  drive  now,â€?  or  $5,000,  for  the  help  of  a  pollero.  he  said.  â€œIt’s  different  than  when  I  Friends  from  his  village  were  work-­ used  to  live  in  Florida  because  when  ing  in  Vermont,  so  he  headed  there. they  caught  you,  they  just  gave  you  IMMIGRANT  PROFILE a  ticket  and  released  you.  Here,  they  Both  Honorio  and  Oscar  ¿W WKH deport  you.â€? bill  of  the  majority  of  immigrants  United  States  immigration  and  law  who  cross  the  border  into  the  United  HQIRUFHPHQW RIÂżFLDOV GHSRUWHG PRUH States. than  400,000  people  in  2012,  an  all-­ According  to  a  study  by  the  Uni-­ time  high. versity  of  Arizona’s  National  Center  Caroline  Beer,  a  professor  at  the  for  Border  Security  and  Immigra-­ University  of  Vermont  who  focuses  tion,  94  percent  of  immigrants  at-­ on  Latin  American  politics,  said  tempting  to  cross  the  U.S.-­Mexico  that  pouring  more  resources  into  border  are  men,  57  percent  are  in  strengthening  border  security  has Â

MEXICAN  NATIONALS  LIVING  in  Addison  County  wait  in  line  to  apply  for  passports,  matricula  consular  IDs  and  other  government  documents  at  the  mobile  consulate  event  in  Middlebury  on  Saturday. Independent  photo/Zach  Despart

had  the  perverse  effect  of  increasing  illegal  immigration. “In  the  past,  migrants  would  come  during  peak  harvest  season,  follow  the  crops  up  north,  and  then  return  home,â€?  Beer  said.  â€œNow,  they  don’t  want  to  risk  their  lives  again  by  crossing  the  border,  so  they  look  for  full-­time  work  in  places  like  Ver-­ mont.â€? Beer  said  she  does  not  believe  that  increased  border  security  deters  im-­ migrants. “These  people  are  risking  their  lives  to  try  and  come  here;Íž  they’re  willing  to  risk  being  deported,â€?  Beer  said. ECONOMIC  OPPORTUNITY Though  each  is  unsure  about  how  long  they  will  stay,  Honorio,  Oscar  and  PĂŠpe  made  the  arduous  journey  to  the  United  States  for  the  same  rea-­

son  â€”  economic  opportunity. “In  Mexico,  it  is  tough.  Salaries  and  wages  are  low,â€?  Oscar  said.  â€œThere  is  opportunity  in  the  U.S.â€? “We  came  to  look  for  a  better  life  because  there  are  no  good  jobs  in  Mexico,â€?  PĂŠpe  said.  â€œI  want  to  give  a  better  life  to  my  children.â€? The  minimum  wage  in  Mexico  is  $5.10  per  hour,  though  many  ag-­ ricultural  workers  earn  well  below  that.  Beer  said  that  these  workers  can  HDUQ ÂżYH WR WLPHV WKDW ZRUNLQJ RQ a  farm  in  the  United  States.  â€œI  send  all  my  wages  back  home,â€?  Oscar  said.  â€œWith  the  money  I’ve  made  I’ve  built  a  house  for  my  par-­ ents,  wife  and  young  daughter  to  live  in.â€? Oscar  said  he  plans  to  stay  in  the  United  States  as  long  as  it  is  neces-­ VDU\ WR SURYLGH ÂżQDQFLDO VHFXULW\ WR

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his  family. He  also  has  a  brother  who  he  thinks  is  working  on  a  farm  in  Mas-­ sachusetts.  They  communicate  by  telephone  and  on  Facebook.  Oscar  also  uses  Skype  to  communicate  with  family  in  Mexico. Oscar  said  he  is  not  worried  about  being  deported  again,  because  he  is  prepared  for  the  consequences  of  whatever  may  happen. “Around  here,  it’s  not  nearly  the  problem  it  is  in  other  places,â€?  he  said. PĂŠpe  came  to  the  United  States  with  his  brothers.  He  has  a  wife  and  three  children.  His  20-­year-­old  daughter  attends  college  in  Mexico.  Another  daughter,  who  is  14,  lives  in  the  United  States. PĂŠpe  said  he  is  not  sure  how  long  he  will  stay  here. “Maybe  two  or  three  more  years,  we’re  not  sure,â€?  he  said. CITIZENSHIP  A  NON-­ISSUE At  a  meeting  with  Rep.  Peter  Welch  on  Nov.  4,  Addison  County  dairy  farmers  said  that  their  immi-­ grant  workers  were  not  looking  for Â

U.S.  citizenship,  but  rather  for  legal  protection  in  the  form  of  a  long-­ term  visa. The  three  men  on  Saturday  agreed  that  obtaining  citizenship  is  not  a  priority. “If  it  is  possible,  I  would  like  to  become  a  resident,â€?  Honorio  said.  â€œMostly  I  want  to  go  home  to  see  my  family.â€? Oscar  said  he  does  not  want  to  be-­ come  a  citizen  of  the  United  States. “What  would  be  best  is  some  sort  of  work  visa  that  would  allow  me  to  go  home  and  visit  my  family,â€?  he  said.  â€œI  don’t  need  to  become  a  per-­ manent  resident.â€? Oscar  said  that  this  sentiment  is  shared  by  many  of  his  colleagues. “We’d  be  happy  to  go  home  and  be  able  to  visit  our  families,â€?  Os-­ car  said.  â€œThe  way  things  are  now,  it’s  way  too  hard  to  get  any  sort  of  visa.â€? PĂŠpe  said  U.S.  citizenship  is  not  a  desire. “We’ll  be  happy  with  a  working  permit,  and  being  able  to  go  back  to  Mexico,â€?  he  said.

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Pipeline  them,â€?  reads  the  Rutland  delegation’s  (Continued  from  Page  1A) pockets  of  users  in  other  communi-­ letter.  â€œCompanies  looking  to  relocate  ties  along  the  route.  Hundreds  of  Ver-­ to  this  area  ask  about  natural  gas  avail-­ monters  protested  the  Phase  I  pipeline  ability.  The  lack  of  availability  con-­ project  at  a  PSB  public  hearing  held  in  tinues  to  be  a  reason  for  employers  to  locate  elsewhere.â€? Middlebury  on  Sept.  10. The  letter  also  speaks  of  poten-­ The  PSB  is  currently  evaluating  the  Phase  I  plan  and  could  issue  its  deci-­ tial  major  fuel  savings  for  Rutland  sion  sometime  next  month,  accord-­ Regional  Medical  Center,  Rutland  ing  to  Vermont  Gas  spokesman  Steve  schools  and  homeowners.  Wark.  Now  the  PSB  will  have  a  sec-­ PIPELINE  OPPOSITION While  the  proposed  pipeline  has  an  ond  pipeline  application  to  consider,  a  review  that  Wark  believes  could  pro-­ abundance  of  supporters  in  Rutland  County,  it  has  received  a  steady  stream  duce  a  decision  by  next  summer. “We’ve  spent  almost  a  year  on  an  of  criticism  at  public  meetings  in  Ad-­ Addison  County  route  that  maximizes  dison  County.  Residents  here  have  op-­ posed  the  project  for  en-­ the  value  for  Vermont-­ ers,â€?  Wark  said  of  the  â€œCompanies look- vironmental,  property  rights  and  public  safety  Phase  II  pipeline. reasons.  Opposition  has  â€œAnd  it  gets  us  to  Rut-­ ing to relocate been  particularly  vo-­ land  15  years  sooner,â€?  he  to this area ask cal  in  Cornwall,  where  added,  explaining  that  about natural residents  have  posted  International  Paper’s  gas availability. payout  for  Phase  II  will  The lack of avail- anti-­pipeline  signs  and  KDYH SURPLVHG WR ÂżJKW cover  $45  million  of  the  ability continues the  matter  in  court,  if  expense  to  bring  natural  gas  to  Rutland.  Without  to be a reason for necessary.  A  substantial  majority  of  the  affected  that  revenue,  current  and  employers to loCornwall  landowners  future  Vermont  Gas  cus-­ cate elsewhere.â€? tomers  would  shoulder  â€” Rutland FRQÂżUPHG HDUOLHU WKLV that  $45  million  burden  legislation delegation month  that  they  will  not  in  order  to  get  to  Rut-­ letter to PSB willingly  grant  ease-­ ments  for  the  pipeline  land  by  2020,  according  to  be  buried  on  their  to  Wark. Indeed  Vermont  Gas  has  played  up  property.  An  impasse  in  negotiations  the  Rutland  County  angle  to  its  Phase  could  set  the  stage  for  eminent  domain  II  plan  during  recent  months.  Until  re-­ proceedings Âł,ÂśP KRUULÂżHG E\ WKLV SURFHVV ´ VDLG cently  it  called  the  project  the  â€œAddi-­ son  Natural  Gas  Project,â€?  and  it  is  now  Mary  Martin,  one  of  the  affected  Corn-­ referring  to  it  as  the  â€œAddison-­Rutland  wall  landowners.  She  alluded  to  previous  comments  Natural  Gas  Project.â€? The  South  Burlington  company  ear-­ E\ 9HUPRQW *DV RIÂżFLDOV LQGLFDWLQJ lier  this  week  announced  a  â€œbi-­partisan  the  company  did  not  want  to  place  in-­ statement  of  supportâ€?  for  the  pipeline  frastructure  where  it  was  not  wanted.  that  is  signed  by  Rutland  County’s  leg-­ Martin  said  the  company  is  proceeding  islative  delegation  and  was  sent  to  the  with  its  application  in  spite  of  Corn-­ Public  Service  Board  as  part  of  Ver-­ wall’s  rejection  of  the  project. “I  don’t  feel  like  (Vermont  Gas)  is  mont  Gas’s  petition.  The  18-­member  delegation  provided  its  â€œunanimous  listening,â€?  Martin  said. Cornwall  Selectman  Bruce  Hiland  and  full  supportâ€?  for  the  project  as  a  means  of  extending  natural  gas  to  Rut-­ echoed  Martin’s  sentiments. “We  regret  that  Vermont  Gas  contin-­ land  County  as  an  economic  develop-­ ment  tool  and  energy  cost-­saver.  Ver-­ ues  its  effort  to  force  a  high-­pressure  mont  Gas  cites  current  energy  pricing  gas  transmission  line  through  our  showing  natural  gas  to  be  more  than  VPDOO FRPPXQLW\ WR EHQHÂżW DQ RXW RI 40-­percent  less  costly  than  fuel  oil  and  state  industrial  customer  and  their  own  more  than  50-­percent  cheaper  than  balance  sheet  and  we  continue  to  be  surprised  and  disappointed  by  their  un-­ propane. “We  need  jobs  for  Rutland,  and  nat-­ responsiveness  to  concerns  expressed  ural  gas  can  help  to  create  and  retain  by  Cornwall  residents  over  this  past Â

year,â€?  Hiland  said. Wark  said  the  company  has  tried  to  make  its  Cornwall  route  more  palat-­ able  to  local  residents  by  directing  it  RYHU ÂżHOGV DV RSSRVHG WR QHDU PDLQ roads)  and  trying  to  tailor  it  to  the  com-­ munity’s  town  plan.  â€œIt  is  our  hope  that  given  time  for  re-­ Ă€HFWLRQ RQ WKH EHQHÂżWV RI WKH SURMHFW that  folks  in  Cornwall  will  appreciate  the  help  we  are  trying  to  provide  the  state,  and  Rutland  County  in  particu-­ lar,â€?  Wark  said. 3KDVH ,, SURMHFW EHQHÂżWV IRU $GGLVRQ County,  according  to  Wark,  include:  The  pipeline  infrastructure  would  net  Cornwall  and  Shoreham  a  combined  total  of  $23  million  in  school  and  mu-­ nicipal  property  tax  revenue  over  the  ¿UVW \HDUV LW ZRXOG SURYLGH QDWXUDO gas  hookups  for  a  total  of  160  Corn-­ ZDOO DQG 6KRUHKDP SURSHUW\ RZQHUV and  it  would  generate  174  jobs  valued  at  $9.8  million  in  salaries  during  peak  construction. Shoreham  Selectman  Paul  Saenger  was  not  surprised  by  Tuesday’s  PSB  ¿OLQJ E\ 9HUPRQW *DV “We  are  putting  together  a  schedule  for  the  whole  (PSB  review)  process,â€?  Saenger  said. The  Shoreham  board  will  not  be-­ come  involved  in  any  legal  actions  that  local  residents  might  initiate  during  the  proceedings,  according  to  Saenger. 0HDQZKLOH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 3DSHU RIÂż-­ cials  were  pleased  to  hear  that  Phase  II  had  entered  the  PSB’s  review  pipeline.  The  company  is  banking  on  natural  gas  to  save  millions  in  fuel  expenses  and  reduce  its  carbon  emissions  by  1  million  tons  over  20  years,  according  to  Vermont  Gas. Donna  Wadsworth,  spokeswoman  for  International  Paper,  said  the  com-­ pany  has  already  determined  the  proj-­ ect  would  make  sound  business  sense.  International  Paper  is  now  determining  the  logistics  of  preparing  mill  equip-­ ment  to  receive  and  burn  natural  gas.  If  Phase  II  is  approved,  the  company  would  order  and  install  the  necessary  devices  to  use  natural  gas,  a  conver-­ sion  estimated  at  more  than  $11  mil-­ lion,  according  to  Wadsworth. “We  look  forward  to  discussions  and  following  the  (Phase  II  applica-­ tion)  process,â€?  Wadsworth  said. “We  very  much  want  to  be  a  cus-­ tomer.â€?

VISITORS  OF  ALL  ages  enjoy  the  electric  train  layout  at  the  Sheldon’s  Museum’s  annual  Holiday  Open  House.  This  year’s  event  is  on  Saturday  and  Sunday,  Dec.  7  and  8.

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FRRNLHV KROLGD\ UDIĂ€H DQG FDUROV played  on  the  Sheldon’s  1831  piano  will  add  to  the  festive  atmosphere. In  addition,  the  magical  exhibit  â€œFashion  and  Fantasy  at  the  Edge  of  the  Forestâ€?  is  on  view  through  December.  The  exhibit  introduces  selections  from  the  museum’s  vin-­

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Christmas  Day  Dinner  needs  voluntters MIDDLEBURY  â€”  The  annual  Community  Christmas  Day  Dinner  each  year  brings  together  a  variety  people  for  fellowship  and  a  good  holi-­ day  meal.  The  event,  open  to  every-­ one,  will  be  held  this  Dec.  25,  as  usual,  at  the  Middlebury  Commons  from  4-­7  p.m.  For  those  who  can’t  make  it  to  the  Buttolph  Drive  residential  complex,  meals  can  also  be  delivered  to  them.  â€œThe  number  of  guests  has  really  mushroomed,â€?  said  Betsy  Gleason,  one  of  the  organizers,  along  with  Pat  Chase  and  Dottie  Neuberger.  â€œWe  had  PD\EH SHRSOH WKH ÂżUVW \HDU ´ Last  year  upwards  of  200  guests  attended,  and  organizers  will  prepare  food  for  at  least  that  many  this  year,  according  to  Gleason Âł:HÂśOO ÂżOO XS WKH GRZQVWDLUV DQG WKH balcony,â€?  Gleason  said. Many  wonderful  Santa’s  help-­ ers  will  be  on  hand  to  prepare  food,  help  serve  and  lead  caroling.  There  is  no  charge  for  this  festive  evening  of  home-­cooked  food,  singing  and  friendship. “We’ll  have  people  who  would  be  alone,  and  some  folks  we  pick  up  if  they  let  us  know  they  need  a  ride,â€?  Gleason  said.  â€œWe  send  out  meals  to  the  homebound.â€? Reservations  may  be  made  â€”  and  transportation,  if  needed,  arranged  â€” Â

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‘A Christmas Carol’ MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High School students on Tuesday night rehearsed their production of the stage musical “A Christmas Carol” based on the classic Charles Dickens story. The show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. Pictured, clockwise from top, Ethan Allred, far right, and Ian Bachand get a look at Christmas present;; Allred and Hannah Bonar view Christmas past;; Gus Catlin and Mary-­Kate Clark dance at Fezziwig’s Ball;; toy soldiers take the VWDJH $OHF 7RZVOH\ ZDUQV 6FURRJH WKH FDVW WDNHV D ¿QDO ERZ $OOUHG DQG 6DP .XKQV celebrate Christmas morning;; Elizabeth Siminitus, left, Molly Funk, Ally Hoff, Harmony Taggart and Sawyer Kamman gather in town;; and Quinn Davis takes a solo.

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They  saw  their  share  of  foot  lacera-­ tions,  respiratory  infections,  and  cas-­ es  of  heart  disease.  The  patient  load  was  usually  heaviest  in  the  morning  and  then  would  taper  off  in  the  after-­ noon,  when  the  random  rainstorms  set  in. “They  were  very  appreciative,â€?  Anderson  said  of  the  patients. STORM  BREWING It  was  indeed  a  pretty  predictable  schedule  until  weather  forecasts  brought  word  of  a  seismic  storm.  The  fall  and  early  winter  are  typhoon  season  in  the  Philippines,  storms  that  can  pack  gale-­force  winds  and  many  inches  of  rain.  But  the  approach-­ ing  storm,  Yolanda,  was  organizing  itself  as  one  of  the  most  powerful  typhoons  to  ever  reach  landfall  in  re-­ corded  history. The  forecasts  were  so  daunting  that  Anderson  was  urged  to  pack  his  bags  to  leave  Tacloban  City  on  Thursday,  Nov.  7  (instead  of  Nov.  8),  IRU D Ă€LJKW RXW RI WKH FDSLWDO RI 0D-­ QLOD RQ 6DWXUGD\ 1RY Anderson  took  the  message  seri-­ ously,  though  others  were  apparently  somewhat  cavalier  about  the  ap-­ proaching  storm. “A  lot  of  the  young  people  were  saying,  â€˜This  happens  20  times  a  year;Íž  we  get  typhoons  all  the  time,’â€?  Anderson  said. But  at  the  same  time,  Anderson  noted  that  older  Filipinos  could  sense  something  extraordinary  was  about  to  happen. “The  70-­year-­olds  were  worry-­ ing,â€?  Anderson  said  of  the  family  matriarchs.  â€œThey  were  concerned,  and  obviously  had  good  reason  to  be.â€? Indeed,  Leyte  province  bore  the  full  wrath  of  Yolanda  when  it  struck  on  Nov.  8.  Winds  measured  at  almost  200  miles  per  hour  decimated  entire  villages,  erasing  rickety  homes  and  blowing  sturdier  buildings  off  their  foundations. Media  reports  early  this  week  placed  the  death  toll  at  around  4,000,  with  another  1,200  listed  as  missing.  Massive  power  outages,  no  potable  water  and  a  lack  of  shelter  are  just  a  few  of  the  problems  that  Filipinos  are  trying  to  overcome. Anderson  is  concerned  that  many  of  the  people  he  met  and  treated  are  either  among  the  homeless  or  dead. “I  don’t  think  a  ton  of  people  evac-­ uated,â€?  he  said.  â€œI  don’t  think  many  people  expected  the  storm  would  do  what  it  did.â€? Many  of  those  who  dutifully  went  to  evacuation  centers  did  not  escape  Yolanda’s  impacts. “The  evacuation  centers  were  de-­ stroyed,â€?  Anderson  noted. Once  in  Manila,  Anderson  started Â

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receiving  reports  of  the  dire  condi-­ smaller,  surrounding  communities. tions  of  the  people  he  had  just  left. “There  are  very  few  buildings  that  â€œWe  actually  tried  to  come  back,â€?  are  undamaged,â€?  Anderson  said  of  he  said  of  his  desire  to  return  to  Ta-­ what  he  has  heard  about  Tacloban.  cloban  to  help  out.  â€œPhilippine  Air-­ “Cathedrals  are  half  collapsed.â€? lines  just  laughed  in  our  face  and  VULNERABLE  TO  DISEASE said,  â€˜We’re  not  going  to  be  able  to  He  fears  for  the  fate  of  people  who  Ă€\ LQ WKHUH Âś 7KH DLUSRUW KDG EHHQ GH-­ tried  to  ride  out  the  storm  in  substan-­ stroyed.â€? dard  abodes,  such  as  Anderson  called  the  shacks  and  little  road-­ “I don’t think 8 6 (PEDVV\ LQ WKH VLGH VWRUHV 6XUYLYRUV Philippines  to  see  if  a ton of people will  be  vulnerable  to  he  could  help  through  evacuated. I diseases  such  as  malar-­ American  channels.  don’t think many ia  and  dengue  fever,  he  His  offer  was  politely  people expected said.  Yolanda  toppled  declined,  given  the  the storm would thousands  of  coconut  weather  conditions  and  trees  and  ruined  many  SODQV IRU 8 6 0DULQHV do what it did.â€? acres  of  crops  in  a  rural  â€” Dr. Kristofer economy  that  depends  to  deploy  to  the  hardest  Anderson on  agriculture. hit  areas  with  food  and  other  supplies. “The  water  just  came  â€œI  can’t  blame  them,â€?  Anderson  RYHU WKH URDG DQG Ă€DWWHQHG WKHP ´ said.  â€œWe  were  now  300  miles  away  Anderson  said  of  the  modest  homes.  (from  Tacloban).â€? “As  packed  as  (Tacloban)  was,  if  peo-­ He  sent  e-­mails  to  nurses  at  the  ple  didn’t  evacuate,  I  could  see  them  free  clinic  with  instructions  on  what  questioning  if  (up  to)  10,000  people  to  do  with  the  medication  he  had  left.  were  killed.â€? He  is  not  yet  sure  if  those  messages  It’s  hard  for  Anderson  to  digest  the  were  received.  And  as  of  Nov.  15,  post-­typhoon  images  he  is  now  seeing  Anderson  had  still  not  learned  about  on  television. WKH IDWH RI 6DQWD )H DQG LWV LQKDELW-­ “We  are  having  a  little  bit  of  survi-­ ants.  Recovery  efforts  have  begun  vor  guilt,â€?  Anderson  said  of  himself  in  Tacloban  and  will  fan  out  to  the  and  his  fellow  volunteers.  â€œWe’re Â

doctors,  we  were  there.  Do  I  want  to  be  in  the  strongest  typhoon  ever  to  hit  land?  No  â€Ś  but  it  feels  kind  of  bad  knowing  there  is  something  we  could  do.â€? Anderson  is  now  focusing  on  send-­ ing  resources  to  organizations  like  Doctors  Without  Borders  and  the  Red  Cross  to  get  aid  to  the  Philippines.  He  is  writing  letters  to  other  local  physi-­ cians,  churches  and  other  organiza-­ tions  to  do  the  same. “These  are  very  nice  people,  very  friendly,  very  welcoming  and  they  are  living  in  a  nightmare  right  now,â€?  An-­ GHUVRQ VDLG +H QRWHG WKDW 8 6 GRO-­ lars  can  go  a  long  way  toward  buy-­ ing  the  basics  for  survival.  Anderson  recalled  spending  2,000  pesos  for  several  hundred  Prednisone  pills  to  restock  the  clinic  during  his  visit. “They  told  me,  â€˜Wow,  (2,000  pe-­ sos)  is  a  lot  of  money.’  It’s  $50,â€?  he  VDLG Âł7KDWÂśV ZKDW LW FRVWV PH WR ÂżOO my  gas  tank.â€? Anderson  looks  forward  to  return-­ ing  to  the  Philippines  for  another  health  care  mission.  He  realizes  such  a  trip  will  have  to  wait  until  larger  re-­ lief  efforts  have  restored  basic  neces-­ sities  for  Filipino  residents. “I  would  love  to  go  back,â€?  Ander-­ son  said.

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Ferrisburgh (Continued  from  Page  1A) had  run  in  Monday’s  Independent  was  pulled  from  this  edition.  Hawkins,  also  the  Ferrisburgh  town  clerk,  said  at  the  meeting  he  agreed  with  the  selectboard  that  he  and  assistant  town  clerk  and  treasur-­ er  Pam  Cousino  need  help  with  the  increasingly  complex  treasurer’s  job.  But,  Hawkins  said,  the  selectboard  should  not  have  over-­ridden  his  will-­ ingness  to  step  down  in  March  by  advertising  the  position  now.  Nor,  Hawkins  said,  was  it  clear  that  the  town  required  what  the  board  was  advertising  for:  â€œa  full-­time  position  KUV ZN ZLWK EHQHÂżWV ´ “We  need  someone  for  10  or  15  KRXUV D ZHHN ´ +DZNLQV VDLG Âł$QG in  three  months  we  can  get  someone  to  run  for  treasurer.  It’s  just  in  three  months  I  don’t  feel  the  town’s  going  to  collapse  ...  Why  the  urgency  for  PH WR UHVLJQ"´ $OVR +DZNLQV UHSHDWHGO\ VDLG KH had  a  legal  opinion  from  the  Ver-­ mont  League  of  Cities  and  Towns  that  if  the  selectboard  were  to  ap-­ point  a  treasurer,  it  would  lack  the Â

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by  the  selectboard  who  would  be  a  Ferrisburgh  resident,  and  if  all  went  well  Hawkins  would  step  down  from  his  treasurer  post.  ³:K\ FDQÂśW , DSSRLQW WKHP" <RX interview  them,  check  everything  over,  make  sure  everything  is  per-­ fect,  then  I  appoint  them  as  the  assis-­ tant  with  the  understanding  I’m  not  JRLQJ WR UXQ IRU WUHDVXUHU DJDLQ ´ he  said.  â€œThen  if  they  work  out  good,  SHUIHFW ´ Resident  Carl  Cole  backed  that  solu-­ tion,  whether  or  not  Hawkins  kept  the  title.  â€œI  can  see  a  strong  argument  for  a  hired  assistant  treasurer.  Because  then  you’re  not  limited  to  Ferrisburgh  resi-­ GHQWV $QG FHUWDLQO\ , KDYH WR DJUHH just  because  Chet’s  elected  treasurer  doesn’t  mean  he  has  to  do  the  work,  as  long  as  he’s  making  sure  the  work  is  JHWWLQJ GRQH ´ &ROH VDLG “Which  is  kind  of  what  his  position  is,  and  you  can  agree  or  disagree,  but  â€Ś  you  can  advertise  for  an  assistant  treasurer  without  the  residency  re-­ quirement  ...  Then  you  have  the  con-­ trol  that  Chet’s  suggesting,  if  the  per-­

son  isn’t  doing  the  job,  you  can  just  ¿QG VRPHRQH HOVH ´ Even  before  making  that  move,  Cole  had  another  suggestion  for  the  board.  â€œIt  seems  to  me  what  makes  the  most  sense,  No.  1,  is  to  step  back  DQG ÂżJXUH RXW H[DFWO\ ZKDW \RXÂśUH GRLQJ ´ KH VDLG $V ZHOO DV SXOOLQJ WKH DGV ZKLFK had  not  generated  any  applicants  as  of  Tuesday,  the  board  took  that  posi-­ tion  at  the  end  of  the  discussion. “I  think  at  this  point  we  need  to  VWHS EDFN DQG ORRN ZKHUH ZHÂśUH DW ´ said  Selectman  Jim  Benoit. Selectwoman  Sally  Torrey  agreed.  â€œI  think  we  should  pull  the  ads,  reassess  where  we’re  at,  and  go  on  IURP WKHUH ´ VKH VDLG Despite  the  tension  that  showed  up  at  times  during  the  discussion,  com-­ mon  ground  showed  up  at  the  end.  â€œWe  certainly  appreciate  your  coming  forward  with  your  frustra-­ WLRQV ´ /DZUHQFH WROG +DZNLQV “My  goal  is  to  do  what’s  best  for  WKH WRZQ ´ +DZNLQV VDLG Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Board Member Spotlight Jane Sommers

The  PCC  has  a  great  capacity  for  caring.  They  treat  everyone  as  equals  -­  from  tiny  babies  &  3  year  olds  to  teens,  new  workers  and  old  -­  the  same,  with  dignity,  respect,  and  what  you  believe  matters.  They  work  on  strengths,  not  problems.  This  kind  of  sanity  in  dealing  with  people  works.  It  is  proven  by  the  PCC’s  great  statistics:  lowest  teen  pregnancy  rate  in  VT  and,  many  years,  in  the  whole  USA,  no  low  birth  weight  babies  born  to  teens  in  Addison  &R PRVW \HDUV PDQ\ 3&& WHHQ ÂżQGLQJ MREV KLJK RI QXUVLQJ mothers,  dads  that  are  involved,  and  very  low  court  involvement  of  teens  in  Addison  Co.

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Addison Independent, Thursday, November 21, 2013 — PAGE 19A

On Broadway THE VERGENNES UNION HIGH School music department is staging an evening of Broad-­ way music and dancing at the Vergennes Opera House starting Thursday night at 7 p.m. with two more evening shows on Fri-­ day and Saturday. Pictured from Tuesday’s dress rehearsal are, clockwise from top left, Phoebe Plank, center front, and Keegan Bosworth;; Alix Kauffman;; Evan Meyers;; and Emilee Trudo. Photos by Keith Darwin

‘West Side Story’ THIS YEAR’S OTTER Valley Union High School fall musical is the classic “West Side Story” featuring music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. The show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Pictured from Monday’s rehearsal are, clockwise from top left, Katelynne Patten, Elijah Keane, Claire Smith, Katy McCarthy, Garrett Robin, Isaac Roberts, Logan Hayes and Zac Robbins;; Breena Coombs, Alexis Lape, Alicia Rossie and Marley Zollman;; Zollman and Chris Keyes;; Nate Mylott, Adrianna Mitrano, Roberts, Jacob Miner, Hayes and Robbins;; and the dream sequence dancers. Photos by Alyssa Zollman/Brandon Reporter

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) passports  and  other  government-­is-­ sued  documents. “Every  month  we  do  at  least  one  visit  to  the  communities  where  we  have  the  greatest  number  of  Mexican  nationals,â€?  said  Deputy  Consul-­Gen-­ eral  Graciela  GĂłmez. The  mobile  consulate  was  a  co-­ ordination  between  the  consulate’s  %RVWRQ RIÂżFH DQG WKH $GGLVRQ &RXQ-­ ty  Farm  Worker  Coalition,  an  orga-­ nization  that  promotes  the  welfare  of  the  estimated  250  immigrant  labor-­ ers  in  Addison  County. “We  can’t  milk  cows  without  mi-­ grant  workers,  because  nobody  else  shows  up  for  a  job,â€?  said  Cheryl  Connor,  a  member  of  the  Coalition.  â€œThey’re  so  valuable  in  that  they  love  what  they’re  doing  and  very  good  at  what  they  do.â€? Most  who  attended  the  event  at  the  &KDPSODLQ 9DOOH\ 8QLWDULDQ 8QLYHU-­ MEXICAN  CONSULATE  OFFICIALS  help  Mexican  nationals  living  in  Addison  County  secure  government  salist  Society  were  men  â€”  some  just  documents  at  the  mobile  consulate  set  up  at  Middlebury’s  Unitarian  Church  Saturday. Independent  photo/Zach  Despart teenagers  while  others  were  well  into  middle  age  â€”  but  there  were  also  women  and  children.  or  two  days,  it’s  not  going  to  be  a  Coalition  and  former  deputy  secre-­ ings,â€?  Connor  said.  â€œThen  the  Mexi-­ $ GR]HQ 0H[LFDQ RIÂżFLDOV PDGH EHQHÂżW WR WKHP ´ WDU\ RI WKH 9HUPRQW $JHQF\ RI +X-­ can  consulate  came  to  us  and  said,  â€˜If  WKH WULS IURP WKH %RVWRQ RIÂżFH GĂłmez  said  the  consulate  is  also  man  Services.  â€œThese  people  have  you  don’t  publicize  what  is  happen-­ which  serves  Mexican  citizens  in  actively  trying  to  combat  fraud.  She  a  right  to  be  here,  we  just  haven’t  ing,  it  will  never  get  better.’â€? 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Nurse  practitioner  stu-­ status  of  the  immigrants  â€” UVM Professor States. picked  up  by  (immigra-­ dents  from  the  University  Caroline Beer at  the  mobile  consulate.  â€œI  admire  these  people  WLRQ RIÂżFLDOV RU WKH SR-­ Mostly I RI 9HUPRQW YROXQWHHUHG Both  said  what  is  most  who  come  to  a  country  lice,â€?  Mitchell  said.  â€œIt  want to go to  screen  for  blood  pres-­ important  is  to  provide  crucial  ser-­ where  they  don’t  speak  the  language,  used  to  be,  social  service  home to see sure  and  high  glucose,  vices  to  the  Mexican  immigrants  in  and  the  climate  is  completely  differ-­ agencies  were  afraid  that  DQG 890 PHGLFDO VWX-­ my family.â€? 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(Continued  from  Page  17A) UD-­3  board,  which  did  not  take  ac-­ tion  on  the  proposed  spending  plan  and  scheduled  to  special  meeting  on  Dec.  3  for  further  debate.  The  board  will  likely  consider,  among  other  things,  whether  to  â€œride  outâ€?  another  budget  year  with  the  same  number  of  teachers,  in  hopes  that  some  of  the  more  senior  educators  will  choose  to  retire.  This  would  allow  MUMS  to  eliminate  some  teaching  positions  through  attrition  or  replace  them  with  lower-­salaried  educators. Restoring  the  science  and  social  studies  teaching  positions  to  the  budget  would  cost  around  $155,000.  That  would  translate  into  a  2014-­15  UD-­3  budget  increase  of  4  percent,  instead  of  the  current  3  percent,  ac-­ cording  to  Reen.  Board  members  and  school  administrators  acknowledged  LW ZRXOG EH WRXJK WR ÂżQG LQ cuts  in  areas  of  the  budget  other  than  personnel. Board  members  are  not  likely  to  approve  the  UD-­3  budget  for  a  pub-­ lic  vote  before  their  meeting  of  Dec. Â

18,  at  which  time  they  expect  to  hear  details  about  state  aid  to  education.  2IÂżFLDOV ZDQW WR PDNH VXUH WKH EXG-­ get  does  not  run  afoul  of  provisions  of  $FW WKDW LPSRVH D ÂżQDQFLDO SHQDOW\ on  higher  spending  communities. School  directors  also  acknowl-­ edged  their  role  of  endorsing  a  bud-­ get  to  present  to  the  voters  while  not  telling  administrators  how  to  craft  the  spending  plan. “It  would  be  improper  for  this  board  to  give  direction  to  the  ad-­ ministration  about  how  the  school  is  structured,â€?  board  member  Jerry  Shedd  of  Ripton  said. Board  member  Mark  Perrin  of  Middlebury  said  he  believes  the  board  will  need  to  make  some  tough  decisions  this  year  rather  than  post-­ poning  them. “We  talk  a  lot  about  responding  to  a  reduction  in  the  population  of  our  student  size  and  I  think  we  have  to  hold  the  line  here  and  hold  ourselves  accountable  for  when  we  talk  not  only  inside  this  room,  but  outside  as  well,â€?  Perrin  said. Â

By  the  way (Continued  from  Page  1A) even  will  feature  5Kand  10K  races;Íž  the  fee  is  $35  if  you  register  by  Fri-­ day,  $40  after  that.  Buses  leave  from  the  town  gym  at  11:40  to  take  runs  to  the  race  start  on  South  Street  Ex-­ tension,  and  the  starting  gun  goes  RII DW QRRQ 7KH ÂżQLVK OLQH LV LQ WRZQ near  the  north  end  of  South  Street.  For  more  information  or  to  register  JR RQOLQH WR PLGGOHEXU\ÂżWQHVV FRP and  click  the  â€œPrograms  and  Up-­ datesâ€?  tab.  The  winners  get  a  tur-­ key,  plus  names  will  be  drawn  at  the  conclusion  of  the  event  for  20  more  turkeys. Ripton  Elementary  School  will  mark  the  completion  of  its  roof  and  so-­ lar  panel  project  with  a  short  ceremony  next  Tuesday  at  noon.  The  public  is  welcome  to  come  take  a  look  at  the  new  solar  panels.  A  community  lun-­ cheon  will  follow. The  First  Congregational  Church  of  Orwell  will  hold  a  community  ecumenical  service  on  Tuesday,  Nov.  26,  at  7:30  p.m. 6DOLVEXU\ &RPPXQLW\ 6FKRRO RIÂż-­ cials  are  holding  a  bicycle  they  found  E\ WKH VFKRROÂśV VRFFHU ÂżHOG RQ 7XHVGD\ and  would  like  to  return  it  to  its  owner.  If  you  lost  a  Black  Diamond,  men’s  bike,  come  to  the  school  and  identify  it. Calling  all  food-­producing  house-­ holds  with  a  surplus.  Do  you  hunt,  raise  bees  or  chickens  or  grow  veg-­ etables?  Want  to  be  part  of  the  local  food  map  to  share  the  wealth  with  others?  Send  your  public  contact  in-­ formation  and  what  you  have  avail-­ able  to  sell  or  share  to  addisoncoun-­ tyfoodmap@gmail.com.  Jennifer  Steffani  is  creating  a  local  food  map  similar  to  the  Egg  Map  they  made  in  Todmorgen,  U.K.  (Google  it!)  The  map  will  be  shared  on  www.addi-­ sonindependent.com  and  through  social  media. U.S.  Sen.  Patrick  Leahy  has  named  Middlebury  native  Chris  Saunders  as  KLV QHZ ÂżHOG UHSUHVHQWDWLYH LQ 9HUPRQW on  Business,  Community  and  Eco-­ nomic  Development.  Before  return-­ LQJ WR 9HUPRQW 6DXQGHUV ZRUNHG IRU Leahy  in  Washington  as  projects  direc-­ tor  for  domestic  appropriations,  and  legislative  aide  for  Housing,  Health  Care,  Education  and  Human  Services.  Â

Saunders  worked  on  annual  appropria-­ tions  and  budget  bills,  including  the  Farm  Bill  and  multiple  other  laws  and  initiatives.   Most  recently,  Saunders,  who  currently  lives  in  Burlington,  worked  out  of  Leahy’s  Montpelier  of-­ ÂżFH DV ÂżHOG UHSUHVHQWDWLYH IRU (GXFD-­ tion  and  Human  Services. Another  Middlebury  native,  Claire  Anderson  Greene,  has  joined  the  Vermont  Commission  on  Wom-­ en  as  executive  staff  assistant.  She  holds  a  degree  in  Human  Geogra-­ phy  and  Geospatial  Technologies  from  UVM.  A  former  human  rights  advocate  at  La  Fundacion  Arcoiris  in  Ecuador,  Greene  has  been  active  in  advocacy  for  women’s  rights  is-­ sues,  including  at  Women  Helping  Battered  Women  as  shelter  and  cri-­ sis  worker,  with  Vermont  Works  for  Women  focusing  on  work  readiness  initiatives  for  incarcerated  women  at  the  Chittenden  Regional  Cor-­ rectional  Facility,  and  as  residential  counselor  with  the  Lund  Family  Center,  where  she  provided  educa-­ tion  and  support  to  pregnant  and  parenting  women  and  their  chil-­ dren. Middlebury  resident  Robin  Scheu,  head  of  the  Addison  County  Econom-­ ic  Development  Corp.,  was  recently  DSSRLQWHG WR WKH ERDUG RI WKH 9HUPRQW Sustainable  Jobs  Fund.  The  18-­year-­ old  organization  aims  to  strengthen  9HUPRQWÂśV HFRQRP\ E\ SURYLGLQJ ÂżQDQFLQJ WHFKQLFDO UHVRXUFHV DQG EXVLQHVV DVVLVWDQFH WR 9HUPRQW FRP-­ panies  committed  to  developing  prod-­ ucts,  offering  services,  and  creating  MREV LQ WKH ÂżHOGV RI UHQHZDEOH HQHUJ\ sustainable  agriculture,  and  forestry.  Scheu  has  worked  in  commercial  lending  and  bank  management  as  well  as  managing  a  consulting  busi-­ ness.  She  ran  the  Addison  County  Solid  Waste  Management  District  and  the  Middlebury  Area  Land  Trust,  and  was  treasurer  of  the  Middlebury  Natural  Foods  Co-­op.  She  is  currently  president  of  the  board  of  the  United  Way  of  Addison  County,  chairs  the  Regional  Development  Corporations  RI 9HUPRQW DQG LV D PHPEHU RI WKH Porter  Medical  Center  board  and  the  Working  Lands  Enterprise  board.

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