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MONTPELIER — Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced last week that, during the month of February, the Secretary of State’s Offi ce will begin implementation of a new elections system that is made up of a suite of integrated software applications. These new applications will provide Vermonters with easier access to information, improve transparency, and strengthen the overall reliability of elections functions.

“I am extremely pleased to make this announcement today – this is a huge step forward for Vermont.

Among the many benefi ts of the new elections system, the chief benefi ts are that it will enhance the security, accuracy, and integrity of our elections,” Condos said.

The new elections system will support: Vermont’s voter registration checklist, absentee ballot tracking, election management, campaign fi nance reporting, and lobbyist disclosure.

“The campaign fi nance reporting application will be the fi rst to be rolled out,” according to Condos. “While I cannot stress enough the importance of the entire system, I believe upgrading our campaign fi nance system as soon as possible to a new, fully searchable database will be a major boost to transparency for the state. When it comes to elections, the citizens of Vermont deserve to know how much money is involved, where the money is coming from, and how it is being spent.”

MIDDLEBURY — Offi cials of Bread Loaf Corporation of Middlebury and Hypertherm Inc. of Hanover, N.H. announced the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded Hypertherm’s Heater Road Facility with a LEED Gold designation.

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and represents the best in class green building practices measuring the design, construction, maintenance and operations of green buildings.

Hypertherm is an international leader in plasma-cutting technology; the facility in Lebanon is the newest of seven facilities in the Upper Valley.

The project transformed a previously disturbed 23 acre site along the Interstate into the 160,000 square foot research, manufacturing, training, and offi ce building.

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HOT JAZZ FOR A COLD NIGHT — Hot music will warm a cold winter’s night on Saturday, Feb. 15, when the Dick Forman Jazz Group plays jazz at the Mahaney Center for the Arts’ Concert Hall. The combo’s ballads, blues, be-bop, and swing are sure to set toes tapping.

The 8 p.m. concert will be the first jazz presentation with Middlebury College’s new Steinway grand piano. Admission is free. Free parking is available. For more information, call (802-443-MIDD (6433).

Aurora students present geo-engineering projects

“Learning by doing” is a motto that science students at the Aurora Middle School are taking to heart. A recent student geo-engineering class project was funded by a teacher grant from the Kids In Need Foundation.

MIDDLEBURY — “Learning by doing” is a motto science students at the Aurora Middle School are taking to heart. On Feb. 5, Aurora students presented their latest engineering projects.

The students have been studying geology, earthquakes and forces and now have applied that knowledge to real world problems.

Each student has researched a specifi c place in the world that suffers from chronic earthquake damage—like Japan, Alaska and Papua New Guinea—and then developed various structures to withstand those earthquake forces and to fulfi ll the needs of people in that country (like skyscrapers, log cabins, pipelines and houses on stilts).

The students built models of their designs and tested them on a shake table. They shared their designs, the results of their testing and their fi nal recommendations for earthquake design for each country, during the presentation last week. The project was funded by a teacher grant from the Kids In Need Foundation.

The presentation were held at the Aurora Middle School which is in the Havurah House at 56 North Pleasant St. in Middlebury.

Aurora Middle School is currently accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. For more information, call the school at 802-989-3737.

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Helping out in any way they can

By Josh Larkin

MIDDLEBURY — Former punk rock bassist, comic book aficionado, indie film enthusiast: CCV Middlebury, meet your 2013 student leadership scholar.

Actually, if you were to pass Community College of Vermont student Stephen Andolfo on the street in downtown Middlebury, you’d probably think ‘that guy ought to be a bouncer at a roadhouse.’”

Andolfo stands 6 feet tall, he’s a got a lot of tattoos, and he carries himself with an enormous air of confidence. But give him

your ear for 30 seconds and any preconceived notions you may have formed disappear, replaced by a sense of awe for an affable man whose humility is inspirational and whose enthusiasm for life is infectious.

“I don’t necessarily see myself as a student leader,” Andolfo says. “I see myself as someone who’s just here to learn, and if I can help other people along the way, I will.”

And that’s why Andolfo has been chosen as one of CCV’s 12 student leadership scholars this year, because he helps, all the time, in any way possible. His nomination information submitted by CCV Middlebury staff states: “He is a classic leader by example, showing his love for the educational process and inspiring his peers to work their hardest.” Andolfo serves as a peer tutor in Middlebury, sits on the CCV Community of Student Representatives, and says he relishes any opportunity to help his fellow classmates with writing and research issues.

“The thing is I see the other students in my classes, and I’m no better than anyone else that comes to school, we’re all trying to get to the same goal, we’re all trying to get somewhere. But some people are a little timid, or a little scared, or they don’t have the life experience, and I just like to help people.” Andolfo says.

“It makes me feel good to help people. It makes me feel good to tell somebody, ‘you have an amazing idea, but you need to word it better, and here’s how you can do that.’ I get happiness out of helping people feel more confident in themselves.”

The Long Island native arrived in Vermont four years ago with his wife, Kristin. Both had lost jobs during the recession, which prompted the move up north for a new start. At age 30, Andolfo said, he’d gotten tired of working dead-end jobs, and so he figured he’d give college a try. Now, three years later, the liberal arts major is set to graduate in June and transfer into Castleton State College’s communications program.

College, Andolfo says, is the perfect laboratory for dissecting ideas, questioning theories, and debating everything, a practice he refers to as using “punk rock brain.” This desire to use punk rock brain and encourage others to do so inspired Andolfo to start a classic literature club at CCV Middlebury. Although the club never took off due to a lack of interest and time, Andolfo says his goal this semester is to start a classic audio book club to get others into using punk rock brain to pick apart the classics.

“I know there are opensource copies of Moby Dick audio books, and I just want to hand them to people and say, ‘listen to this in your car, and let’s come in every two weeks, meet for an hour or so and just discuss what we’ve listened to or read,’” Andolfo says. “I just want to introduce people to the fact that just because it’s classic literature, doesn’t mean it’s boring, or stuffy, or that you can’t enjoy it.”

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From the Editor

The not-so-free state of Vermont

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ll you have to do is look at our state’s politicial history from a time before the mid 1960s and you can see that we used to do better—much better—but that’s not true anymore.

A half century of lousy state policies—penned by those driven to do good over common sense—have scared away businesses and left the rest of us holding the bag, wondering, “What exactly am I getting for the high cost of living and working here?” Surely, there must be freer, cheaper places to live, work and play? And the answer is—yes, such places exist.

Starting during the 1960s, our state began to look economically (and taxwise) more like Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey and less like the practical, common sense, budget balancing Vermont of Cal Coolidge’s era.

Now comes the latest depressing news about Vermont’s economic well being and it’s not pretty— According to a study by the Tax Foundation—the nation’s leading independent tax-policy research organization founded in 1937—the Green Mountain State is one of the “least free” of the 50 states. Freedom can be defined in many ways, but politically speaking, without economic freedom most other freedoms fall by the wayside. That’s why Vermont’s ongoing decline in economic freedom is so troubling to report.

“It’s sad, but not surprising. What’s worse is we’re headed in the wrong direction,” said Rob Roper, president of the Ethan Allen Institute, in response the study to the Vermont Watchdog organization.

The Foundation placed Vermont in a very unlucky 13th place in the USA for its highest combined state and local taxes. The study goes up until 2010 when all the relevant data was last published.

Believe it or not, Vermont’s high taxes translates into more government intrusion into our daily business affairs—from the local farmer to the local convenience store operator; in fact, this elbowing of Montpelier into the private sector means one of the biggest lost of private freedoms here in Vermont.

Also, the study revealed that Vermont’s minimum wage ($8.60 per hour) is a big drag and contributes to its being ranked as one of the least free states.

Vermont’s go-it-alone $1.35 increase above the national average minimum wage of $7.25 means our employees lose out on having the option of possibly getting other employee benefits.

With our higher minimum wage, local employers find ways not to hire more people. The result of this inflated minimum wage means slower business and job growth. And much like a logic puzzle, once you look at the data and assemble all the clues, the result speaks for itself—Vermont has less economic freedom than other states.

Here’s another thing to consider: since Vermont is not a right-to-work state, according to the 50-state list published by the National Right to Work Foundation, workers here can be forced into joining a labor union (unlike “right to work” states). This fact also acts a drag on Vermont’s economic freedom placing.

So here we are: Vermont is tied for “least free” along with New Mexico, West Virginia, Mississippi, Maine, Kentucky, Montana, Arkansas, Hawaii and Rhode Island.

The freest states are Delaware, Texas, Nevada, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia, Utah, and Illinois.

Add to our inflated minimum wage and lack of right-to-work status the looming threat of singlepayer health care, that darling of the big government-as-sugar daddy crowd. So be prepared: when the super-majority apparatchiks in Montpelier get their way by finally enforcing single-payer health care, it will almost certainly make us considerably less free—and even deeper down the slippery tax-and-spend hole.

“The findings in the (Tax Foundation) study that economic freedom is positively correlated with higher per capita income, economic growth, greater life expectancy, stronger civil institutions, etc. just shows that our political class is actively working against our own prosperity and happiness,” according to Rob Roper as quoted by Vermont Watchdog.

So, please don’t shoot the messenger. You can read the online report, “Economic Freedom of North America: 2013”, for yourself at: www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/ research-news/research/publications/economic-freedom-of-north-america-2013.pdf.

Lou Varricchio, the Vermont Eagle

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Identities and the data encompassing that as I should and even when I do, bills get set identity are stolen by cyberthieves by the mil- aside in the home office until I have time to sit lions. From federal agencies to Fortune 500 down and deal with them. Both are bad habcompanies, we’ve learned nothing online is its that will now be radically altered as I take safe. When a cyberhacker can break into our these events far more personally than I have government’s most secure sites, it’s only a in the past. In one respect, you feel somewhat helpless. Short of using cash for all purchases, matter of time until your number comes up.

Well, mine just did. As I opened by my Jan- or subscribing to one those identity theft softuary credit card bill, there it was sticking out ware programs, I fear we’re not immune to being hacked: it’s a crime in this day and age like a bright red light on the statement: YANTAIYZHENGYUANDAJIU SHAN- that will continue to become more popular.

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Shockingly, it was only for a few hundred for the losses absorbed by the credit card comdollars. Perhaps among my charges followed panies, banks and the establishments that by familiar towns like Elizabethtown, Platts- accepted these payments. The thieves will alburgh, Keeseville, Jay or Ticonderoga, they most always be one step ahead of technology and with most of these high value crimes bethought we wouldn’t notice.

Upon speaking with the credit card com- ing perpetrated from foreign countries, there pany, their first question was, “Do you have is little US law enforcement can do as a deteryour cards in your possession?” Our response rent.

The best advice is awareness, make each was, “Why yes and we’ve never been to where transaction with caution, and regularly check ever that may be!”

We were not told the location but we were with your credit card company either online told it was at a hotel and that our card was or through their automated phone system to swiped in person by the person claiming to review the charges placed on your account be me. I would have to think the person us- and take corrective action quickly should a ing the card looked as out of place with the charge not be recognized as one placed by you name Daniel Alexander as the charge did on or other card holders in your household.

Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New my statement.

The thieves were capable of putting our in- Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newformation onto their own cards. My greatest marketpressvt.com.

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Vermont’s math education crisis

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n response to Beverly Biello’s recent commentary in the Eagle, I must say that the NAEP is a terrible indicator of the state of our public schools. It picks selected schools each time and then, it’s done every four years with only two grades.

I agree with Ms. Biello. We are not getting our money’s worth; our students are doing poorly—just check the state statistics on the NECAP and you’ll that “with proficiency” is really a word of dishonor.

Do you believe a person that fails almost 60 percent of an assessment to be proficient or a person that fails 25 percent of an assessment to be proficient with distinction?

If this concept was transferred to the college level it would mean that summa cum laude would be a worthless academic achievement.

Where in the known world would anyone who does a task, or their job, 75 percent of the time should be called proficient with distinction or even employed?

Math education in Vermont just plain stinks.

Data is good but visits to the classrooms is even better.

You will be shocked at what many administrators and teachers are doing and how they are doing it.

Various learning programs, such as “Everyday”, “Investigation” and “Bridges” are awful. Try this: In a fifth-grade class, a group of students needed to calculate the area of a rectangle. It was a field requiring that so much land be available for each animal placed in the fenced area.

When asked what the area of the field would be if the length of the fence was 43 feet and the width was 37 feet, the best answer was tally marks. Out of 17 children questioned, 14 agreed that this would be the best method.

I watched as children made 43 groups of 37 tally marks in a fashion that has me believing that they are still counting.

Ten frames, number lines for first and second graders that have never actually used place value or an actual quantity.

If fingers fell off the hands of these children, almost all of their math calculating would come to a halt.

If you actually had ten piles of $7 would you have any idea how much money you would have? Sure, all you do is add a zero. So, how much money is that? $70 right?

If you were asked to determine how many sevens were in 84 would the information that 10 sevens is 70 help in any way? No. I would first divide the seven into the eight and put a one on the top, then I would multiply one times seven and subtract tit from eight and then bring down I would now have fourteen so I can make two sevens out of 14, so the answer would be 12.

I am confused. I did what I was taught but this does not make sense. I need to divide 27 by three. First, I determine that I cannot find any threes in two, so I wrote a zero I then multiplied it by three—getting another zero—and I then subtracted it from two and I brought down the seven. I now have the name number I started with—how come?

Here’s a group of 10 sixth graders I encountered— ”Hey, Jim, we have added these 12 numbers up and we get a result of 1,012 but we need to find the average. How do we do it?”

“Haven’t you done any division when you were in the elementary school,” I asked.

“We need to know how divide? Wow, how does that work?” the children question.

“You will need to determine how many 12s are in 1,012,” I replied.

All of a sudden a young girl said—”I know it, I know it— it’s 1!

“One,” I said. “Yes, see it, it’s right there. Sure enough—in 1,012 there is a 12.”

No, we are not getting our money’s worth. Worst of all, our children are being cheated so much so that their being able to find a job which involves mathematics is almost nil.

Jim Callahan Middlebury Note: Jim Callahan is a math education consultant and former principal of the Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury.

Letters

Losing our property rights

To the editor: This is a call out to waterfront property owners across Vermont. Waterfront property owners are on the cusp of losing their rights to the use of their property. This taking of our property is cloaked under the disguise of “Shore Land Protection”, but it is nothing more than the uncompensated taking of our property for what the Vermont State Legislature claims is the public good. Further proof of this is the state senator from Addison County reciting the eminent domain clause at a legislative breakfast as justification for their actions. Well, if it is in fact for the public good, and they are using eminent domain as justification, then the public should pay. I encourage—no I beg—all waterfront property owners affected by this bill to appeal their tax assessment based on the negative affect this will have on your property. Don’t just accept what the assessor says; if you don’t get satisfaction appeal it to the courts, fight and don’t give up. Unlike property tax rates, assessments can be fought by nonresident owners also. It’s about time the people of this state start paying for the actions of the representatives they continue to send to Montpelier.

Gary Murdock Shoreham

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Barnes and Stone: Valentine’s Day at Brandon Music

BRANDON — Brandon Music presents the singer and pianist duo of Sarah Stone and Fred Barnes for an evening of romantic music on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Their program will include music about love and relationships by Rogers and Hart, Johnny Mercer, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, and others from the Great American Songbook.

Since meeting and forming an immediate musical connection in 1998, Sarah and Fred have developed their cabaret performances to include musical standards from the 1940s to the present. Theirs is a show that will take you to another time in which Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Rosemary Clooney ruled the stage and jazz piano greats like George Shearing, Art Tatum and Bill Evans romantically soothed your musical soul.

Barnes has been an instructor of jazz piano for over 25 years and studied under Jack Reilly and Sanford Gold. He has performed throughout New York, New Jersey, Vermont, as well as aboard cruise ships.

“Fred Barnes is a master. He commands a seemingly endless repertoire of standards, all served up with breath-taking technique. He also sings – surprise? – in a clear, unfussy voice that brings to mind Fred Astaire, with all of the charm the comparison implies. I’d say that no one plays piano like this anymore, except that there’s nothing old-fashioned about his playing. In

Fred’s hands, even the oldest standard becomes as fresh as the day it was written.” – Douglas Anderson, Executive Director of the Middlebury Town Hall Theater Now a Vermonter, Sarah Stone began her professional career in musical theater with companies all over her home state of Florida and eventually, Sarah Stone toured nationally, singing and dancing her way from Maine to Montana. Now living in Middlebury, she can often be found on stage locally at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, Vergennes Opera House, among others in productions such as Smokey Joe’s Café, Three Penny Opera and most recently, Shrek the Musical.

General admission is $15 with a pre-concert dinner also available for $15. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802)465-4071 or email info@brandon-music.net for reservations or information.

Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd. Brandon, Vt. 05733. www.brandon-music.net.

LaFlamme’s determined despite fire

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com RUTLAND — The Bennington flagship store of LaFlamme’s Inc., a Vermont furniture retailer, was destroyed by fire Jan. 3.

The store was best known for a giant rocker outside the operation. LaFallame’s operates its newest furniture outlet in Rutland.

“We are grateful no one was seriously injured,” according to a statement released by the family owned business. “We are humbled and overwhlemed by the dozens of police officers, over 100 firefighters from three states, over 10 companies, the Red Cross,

and the many community members who showed up offering support and resources...”

The Bennington business will rise from the ashes, according to LaFlamme family members.

A detective from the Vermont State Police Fire Investigation Unit and a Fire Investigator with the Division of Fire Safety said that the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the fire is not considered to be suspicious in nature.

Including the Rutland operation on North Main Street, LaFlamme’s owns and operates three stores in the region.

Middlebury Exchange Street project approved

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY — The Town of Middlebury moved one step closer to realizating the Exchange Street Pedestrian Project.

The town’s application for $330,000 in taxpayer funding for the construction of a 1,200-square-feet expanse of new sidewalks along Exchange Street, under the VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, had been approved.

According to Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay’s minutes of a recent Middlebury Select Board meeting, “under the terms of the program, the town is required to sign a standard cooperative agreement with the State of Vermont that governs the terms and conditions under which the grant will be administered.”

The Select Board authorized Ramsay to sign the agreement on behalf of the town.

The town is now responsible for a 10 percent match of total project costs.

Births A girl born Jan. 10, Tenley Sue Rice, to Nicholas and Melinda (Gorton) Rice of Fair Haven.

A boy born Jan. 10, Jacob William Van De Weert, to William and Rebecca (Sabourin) Van De Weert of Vergennes.

A girl born Jan. 10, Audrey Evelyn Corrigan, to Dustin and Jennifer (Griggs) Corrigan of Bristol.

A boy born Jan. 10, Connor Finn Marsha, to Justin and AnnKathrin (Landrock) Marsha of Middlebury.

A boy born Jan. 14, Jackson Robert Briggs, to Jason Briggs and Dawn McCoy of Vergennes.

A girl born Jan. 14, Rozzlynn Mary Manfredi, to Chris and Amy Manfredi of Sudbury.

A girl born Jan. 17, Normandie Fleurette Cesario,to Marc and Cheryl Cesario of Cornwall.

A girl born Dec. 11, Ava Grace Loomis, to Mathew & Emily (Piper) Loomis of Poultney.

A girl born Dec. 12, Amaya Rebecca Holwager-Lust, to Christopher Holwager & Mirabai Verner-Lust.

A boy born Dec. 14, Lawson Robert Trombley, to Jacob & Kimberly Trombley of Vergennes.

A boy born Dec. 17, Lincoln Wilcox McLaughlin, to Ethan & Meaghan McLaughlin of Charlotte.

A boy born Dec. 17, Julien Daniel Denice, to Laura Wolfsen & Eric Denice of Bristol.

A boy born Dec. 20, Dylan Michael Hicks, to Jane Lindholm & Adrian Hicks of Bristol.

A girl born Dec. 23, Destiny Miracle Flanders, to Shawn & Tally (Whittemore) Flanders of Pittsford.

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All in a day’s work Moose Rubbish & Recycling

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com BRIDPORT — Two men named Moose and Dragon are either going to be burly bar bouncers or two guys with hearts of gold. We’ll pick the latter because we know Randy “Moose” Orvis and David “Dragon” Quesnel; the duo take their jobs seriously, have a little fun while getting the task compelted, and clearly go out of the way to make sure their customers get lots of TLC (that’s short for tender loving care).

Moose Orvis, owner of Moose Rubbish & Recycling of Bridport, hired Dragon Quesnel as his assistant in this not always glamorous business of trucking other folks refuse to the county transfer station.

“Because this isn’t my full-time job, I can keep the overhead down,” said Moose Orvis. “I haul away anything from rubbish to hazardous waste. Of course, when it comes to hazardous materials, we come out to your place and look at what you have before taking an (environmatally sensitive) course of disposal action.”

When he’s not driving his business’s flatbed truck, Moose Orvis is familiar to Bridport-area teachers, families and youngsters; he’s a Betcha Transit bus driver known for his courtesy and safety consciousness. Moose’s caring as a

school bus driver has paid off, too. When he’s off duty, he’s busy building a successful rubbish and recycling business. ““Unlike our big competitors,” said Orvis, “we do recycling every week. So if your’s piles up quickly, we can be there to move it out.”

In addition to standard rubbish and recycling, Moose also picks up old kitchen and electronic appliances, even furniture.

“Just put that old sofa or fridge out with your trash and we’ll sort it at curbside for you,” he noted.

Moose keeps his rates low for customers.

For example, a little charge in winter for taking away appliances is deferred during the summer months—a nice little benefit when dealing with Moose.

“We always try to keep the customer in mind,” he said.

Starting in March 2012, Moose Rubbish & Recycling has taken off like a rocket. Moose and Dragon are a little surprised by the success.

“We can do more for less, I guess, because we’re doing this part time,” he reflected.

Moose’s service covers most of Addison County with his northern most customers living in Starksboro and the core customers being in central and southern sections. No matter, if you need someone like Moose, he’s happy to see if he and Dragon can help.

For inquiries about rubbish, recycling and other related services, call Moose Orvis at 802758-2097 or 802-377-5006.

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Moose Orvis, owner, and Dragon Quesnel of Moose Rubbish & Recycling of Bridport, remove a defunct photocopier from the Eagle newspaper’s office last week. Orvis started the local business in 2012.

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Historical Society researching local road names

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MONKTON — Members of the Monkton Museum and Historical Society are researching how roads in town got their names.

“Many local road names are self-evident, such as roads that have the name of a family that lives on or has lived on it,” according to society member Liz Pecor. “Others, such as State’s Prison Hollow Road, which may be one of the most questioned road names in Vermont, are not so obvious.”

Regarding the origin of State’s Prison Hollow Road, Gill Coates, president of the Monkton Museum and Historical Society, said the name comes from the Hollow section of the road located in Starksboro.

“In the book, titled ‘Vermont Place-Names: Footprints of History’, by Esther M. Swift, the following information can be found in the Starksboro section” ‘One local explanation says the name derived from the fact that the area once had some rather wild residents, who might have qualified for the state’s prison. Another explanation is that farming on such rocky land was thought to be almost as bad as having to serve a state prison sentence.’ The latter seems to go along with what I have heard—that living in the Hollow was like living in state prison.”

Pecor noted that many new road names were established for the 911 emergency call network.

“The historical society would like to know why or how the road got their name assigned to them,” she noted.

If you have information about how your road in Monkton got named, contact the historical society at monktonmhs@gmail. com or call 802-482-2277 and leave a message with your phone number; your call will be returned.

The information collected will be displayed at Vermont Town Meeting Day this year.

Monkton Town Hall located on—where else?—Monkton Road.

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New way to track municipal water quality in Vermont

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY — Not all Vermonters enjoy the benefits of drinking from treated and monitored town water supplies.

Many residents still rely on drilled wells and

natural springs where the source of their water, let alone what stuff is in the run off from nearby agriculture, is largely unknown.

While testing rural water is still up to individuals, those using municipal water sources can now learn more about the quality of their municipal water supplies.

This month, the State of Vermont has kicked-

off a new Internet-based tool for checking on the quality of drinking water supplied by 100 community water systems serving 400,000 residents across the state.

Both the Health Department and the Department of Environmental Conservation have pooled resoruces to create a data display that tracks the presence of 10 contaminants; substances such as arsenic, nitrate, natural uranium and atrazine are all tracked by the state website.

According to a news release, Vermont Department of Health’s Communication Office reports that yearly concentrations of contaminants are tracked and then compared to the permitted levels by state and federal authorities.

“We wanted to provide a site for people to learn more about water quality and health issues in the towns where they live,” said David Grass, environmental health surveillance chief. llen Parr Doering, deputy director of the DEC’s Division of Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection, said “overall, public water providers are doing a very good job meeting the standards of the Vermont Water Supply Rule, and are providing not only safe drinking water, but also a reliable and adequate supply.”

Doering also noted that the new data display is part of an effort by the state to help residents better understand environmental health topics within communities.

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othing feels more welcoming than coming in to a warm house after being out in the cold. Imagine how a stray animal feels when they come into the shelter at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) after being cold, lost and hungry, sometimes for days or weeks. You can help provide that welcomed warmth by participating in the RCHS Winter Fuel Raffle. To learn more about how you can help the animals and win cash prizes, please visit our website at www.rchsvt.org or call RCHS at 483.9171.

HOPE 2 year old. Spayed Female.

Plott Hound mix.

Hi, I’m Hope and I have a great name because I’m very hopeful about my future. I’m a sweet and special lady who has been through a lot in my short life and I can’t wait to find a home where I can be spoiled and loved. I have beautiful, soulful eyes that will captivate you when we meet. I think a quiet home will be best for me because I will need lots of time and a patient owner who will allow me to

settle in and blossom at my own pace. I enjoy being with people and always have a happy tail wag. If you think you’d like to provide me with the love and consistency I’m looking for please stop for a visit.

LOKI 4.5 year old. Neutered Male. Pit Bull mix.

Oh gosh, I am just the best dog. I love being with people, I love playing with toys (squeaky toys and tennis balls are my favorites) and I’m a joy to have around. I never stop wagging my tail and I’m so happy when people spend time with me. Did I mention how adorable I am, too? I’ve got a huge speckled head with one brown eye and one blue eye. I’m unique. I’m a big lug of a dog and I think I’m a lap dog. I am super friendly, too. See, I told you I’m terrific.

BEZIQUE 2 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Tortoiseshell.

Look at me. I’m as pretty as can be. I am the full package - Torti-tude and all. I love people and affection but have my limits with my feline friends in the community cat room I

Vermont Eagle - 9 am being housed in. I came to the shelter on January 13 because my owners could no longer care for me. I did come here with other cats and have lived with them but as I mentioned before, I will let them know if I have had enough. I am 90 percent beautiful and 10 percent spunk.

GINGERBREAD 1 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Buff Tiger.

Hello there. I’m Gingerbread. I was brought to RCHS as a stray. I absolutely hated the outdoor life so when I find my forever family I really hope that they keep me inside at all times.

I sure am a lovely kitty. I will rub up against your legs to grab your attention and once I have it, boy oh boy you’ll just fall right in love. I’m a purring machine and I love to be held.

Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org 765 Stevens Road Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: noon-5, Sunday and Monday: closed.

In Brief

Bring your taste buds: Taste of Rutland on the way RUTLAND - Mount Saint Joseph Academy’s famed Taste of Rutland dinner will take place on Tuesday, March 11. Numerous area restaurants contribute their signature dishes to make this annual get-together a delectable success. The popular event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Martin McDonough Gymnasium, located at 127 Convent Ave. in Rutland. Tickets are $25 per person and are available by contacting the MSJ Development Office at 775-0151 x112 or development@msjvermont.org.

Reserve a table of any size and bring your friends. Advance ticket sales only.

For more information, visit www.msjvermont.org or call 802-775-0151.

Snowboarder killed KILLINGTON — On Jan. 17 at 3:16 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a call regarding a 23-year-old male snowboarder, later identified as Skylar Ormond of Canandaigua, N.Y., who died after being transported to the Rutland Regional Medical Center from Killington Ski Resort.

Detectives with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation were dispatched immediately and learned that the 23 year old was snowboarding with two friends at the Killington Ski Resort. At approximately 9:30 a.m. they began to snowboard at the resort. While in the area of the Mouse Trap Trail, one of the victim’s friends fell in front of him. The victim swerved to miss his friend and went into the woods. He was reported to have tumbled until he hit a tree.

The friends immediately contacted the ski patrol and the victim was transported to the bottom of the mountain where he was taken by Regional Ambulance to the Rutland Regional Medical Center. There the victim succumbed to his injuries and died from internal injuries.

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The Week In Sports

College to reinstate women’s softball

RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph has named Zakary A. Mayo as head women’s softball coach. Mayo will build a team that will first take the field in the 2014-15 school year, as CSJ reinstates its softball program.

Mayo, from Avon, Conn., comes to CSJ with an extensive background in coaching and recruitment, having been a successful head and assistant coach at the high school and college levels.

Throughout his career, his overall head coaching record amounts to 76-34. He has guided a collegiate baseball program, Schenectady P.N.A. Eagles, N.Y., to three consecutive World Series berths at the All American Amateur Baseball Association National Tournament in Johnstown, Pa. (2011-13).

He has provided clinics to more than 60 athletes at a time and has personally instructed more than 700 athletes ranging from high school to professional levels. Mayo has worked in recruitment for many colleges and organizations and is also specialized in athletic strength and conditioning. After experience with The Parisi Speed School as well as serving as a SUNY ACC strength and conditioning coach, Mayo also brings a depth of knowledge of proper athletic conditioning to the CSJ campus.

Mayo said one of his strengths as a coach is his ability to relate to his players.

“I was a multi-sport collegiate student-athlete. Even as a student, I was heavily involved in the recruitment aspect of many players. I was able to relate to the college student then, and I am still able to do such now. I believe the success of a coach is contingent upon the ability to relate to and communicate with your athletes,” Mayo said. “Even in the classroom, some of my most effective professors were the ones who were able to relate to us

as students.”

To Mayo, a successful team is built around a family philosophy structure.

“Something I have always tried to instill in my students athletes is that we always strive to eat as a team, learn and grow as a team, do outside activities as a team, practice as team, and play as a team,” Mayo said. “When we, as a team, support and sustain each and every individual member in their specific responsibility and role, just like in a family, we are all lifted up and elevated throughout the process.”

Mayo is excited by the prospects of building a team in its first year, which he sees being competitive in all aspects of the game in year one.

“I love the fact that this is start-up program because I am able to build a program from scratch. Some might see that as a challenge; I see it as a blessing,” Mayo said. “To build something that wasn’t here last year is a wonderful opportunity. I think it will help the program, and the college, in the long run because I will be able to influence those brought here with my family philosophy from the beginning.”

Mayo sees success in year one as laying a strong foundation for his team both on the field and in the classroom.

“I plan on being competitive in every fundamental aspect of the game. I’m a also strong believer in academics. I find that to be so incredibly important that they understand that they will be a professional in the workforce someday,” Mayo said.

Mayo received his B.S. in sports administration from Castleton State College.

RUTLAND — Two Olympic athletes who got their start in Vermont—at Okemo and Okemo Mountain School—will get a lot of cheers this week.

Okemo skiers and riders will be cheering for first-time Olympian Julia Ford and Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Teter when they compete at Sochi as members of the U.S. Olympic Team.

“At OMS we couldn’t be more thrilled for Julia Ford to be named to the U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski Team,” said OMS Head of School Mariel Meringolo. “Julia began her ski racing career in the Okemo Mountain Competitions Program and attended Okemo Mountain School in middle school. Though she moved onto Holderness School in N.H., where her father is the director of residential life, she has remained very connected to Okemo. Julia makes it a point to come back to Okemo and OMS several times each year - she can be found forerunning races, training with our athletes both on and off the hill, or giving inspirational talks. One

of the most down-to-earth people I have ever met, she is an incredible role model and always so kind to the younger athletes. “ Hannah Teter, a Vermont native, captured gold in the 2006 Olympic Games. “It’s the syrup, baby,” became the battle cry of her adoring fans, echoing Teter’s endorsement for her family’s lifelong avocation as sugarmakers. She claimed silver in 2010 and now has her sights set on Sochi. Known as well for her charitable endeavors as her halfpipe prowess, Teter, who is originally from Belmont, Vt., grew up riding at Okemo and attended OMS. “Diane and I are thrilled for Julia and Hannah,” said Okemo Co-owner Tim Mueller. “They are both extraordinary athletes and wonderful young women. They have earned their positions as being among the best in the country at skiing and snowboarding and they are very generous in giving back to the sport and the young athletes. We are both very proud that they started their careers and training at Okemo.”

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Olympians got their start in Vermont

Julia Ford Photo by Team USA

Todd Stone collects racing awards at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Feb. 1 racing gala in Rutland

By Justin St. Louis

RUTLAND – Local stock car racers celebrated for their high-speed achievements Feb. 1 at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions. The annual awards gala were held at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington in Rutland honoring champions and top award winners from ASCAR Whelen All-American Series and other divisions.

Todd Stone of Middlebury collected awards for his championship in the headline Bond Auto Parts Modified division, and crew chief Jeff Carter was honored as the winner of the UNOH Ultimate Mechanic Challenge. Claremont, N.H., veteran Chris Bergeron was toasted as the champion of the highly competitive Late Model division after a four-win campaign.

Richie Turner of Fairfax collected top honors in the Renegade class, and Jake Noble of Benson

was recognized for his title in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stocks.

Rookie of the Year awards was given to Modified driver Jamie LaFountain, Late Model pilot Josh Masterson, Renegade racer Brad Bushey, and Mini Stock runner Chuck Bradford. Sportsmanship award winners were named in each division, as well as the winners of the prestigious Award of Excellence and the John Bruno Award – Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s highest annual honor.

In addition to the weekly divisional champions, Vince Quenneville, Jr., was saluted as the first-ever champion of the six-race Northern Modified Challenge Series, a traveling circuit sanctioned by Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Nick Sweet was honored with his first Vermont State Late Model Championship Series title, and Eric Messier took the stage as the first-ever Enduro Series champion.

The full 2014 season schedule was revealed at the Banquet of Champions along with several other major announcements.

Todd Stone in the winner’s circle.

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Northlands Job Corps students learning job skills, life lessons

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com VERGENNES — The Northlands Job Corps Center may have a tough mission compared to other educational centers, but if its technical welding education program is any indication, it’s a sure sign of the institution’s bigger success story.

This education and career technical training program in Vergennes is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor and helps young people, ages 16 through 24, improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training.

“At Northlands Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission of teaching eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and placing them in meaningful jobs or further education,” said Ron Dedrick, Northland’s business and community liaison officer.

One of the sweetest success stories coming out of Northlands Job Corps is its welding program and the students who are mastering the lucrative trade skills involved.

“Instructor Jim Blanchard has implemented a challenging curriculum that has helped propel a large number of our students on to advanced training and to good paying jobs,” Dedrick said.

Upon completion of the program, students are qualified for a

number of nationally recognized certifications.

According to Dedrick, last year 19 students in the program were placed in jobs, seven students joined the Transportation Communications International Union, two students went to an advanced pipe welding program and one student joined the military to perform welding duties.

“As part of their Job Corps training, students are placed with local businesses on a work-based learning program. There they learn how to function in a real world working environment,” Dedrick said. “The employers treat them as regular employees and performance reviews are shared with Northlands as part of their grades.”

Some of the local companies supporting the Vergennes training center’s welding program are Edlunds Co. (which designs and manufactures restaurant equipment), Lake Champlain Transportation’s ferry service, Home Builders Institute, Champlain Metal, and the lake Champlain Maritime Museum.

“Job Corps is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year,” Dedrick noted. “As one of President Johnson’s War on Poverty initiatives in 1964, it has been one of the most successful government programs for underprivileged youths and is one of the few programs that return two dollars for every dollar spent.”

Happy birthday, Northlands Jobs Corps.

One of the sweetest success stories coming out of Northlands Job Corps Center is the welding program and the students who are mastering the lucrative trade skills involved.

Photo courtesy of Northlands Job Corps Center

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The winners within have been voted

“ BEST IN THE REGION FOR THE YEAR 2 013”

In our 13th Annual Eagle Reader’s Survey Congratulations as well to the businesses recognized as “One of the Best” Thank you to all Eagle who participated. We hope you’ll patronize these popular and successful businesses.

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Congratulations to our “100 Best In The Region” Readers Ross & Heather Gorton of Bristol!

For completing this year’s entry blank to take part in a random drawing, the Gortons are winners of a two-night stay including room, tax, parking and breakfast for two at the

Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor Hotel!

ANIMAL HOSPITAL:

ANTIQUE SHOP:

ARTS & CRAFTS:

Vergennes Animal Hospital

Middlebury Antique Center

Ben Franklin

(Vergennes)

One of the Best:

Bristol Animal Hospital (Bristol)

Best:

Best:

(Middlebury)

BAGELS:

One of the Best: (Middlebury)

#1 Auto

Middlebury Bagel & Deli

Best:

People’s United

(Middlebury)

BOOKSTORE:

Bristol Bakery

Vermont Bookshop

Best:

(Middlebury)

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One of the Best:

One of the Best:

One of the Best:

Antiques At 27 Main

(Rutland)

(Middlebury)

(Bristol)

One of the Best:

Jo Ann Fabrics

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BAIT & TACKLE:

(Bristol)

Best:

Vermont Field Sports

(Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Monroe St. Books (Middlebury)

BREAD: Best:

(Middlebury)

Vergennes Laundry

Norm’s Bait & Tackle

One of the Best:

One of the Best: (Crown Point)

BAKERY: Best:

Middlebury Bagel & Deli (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Baba-A-Louis Bakers (Rutland)

When it comes to auto-service businesses, County Tire of Middlebury faithfully ranks high with Eagle readers through more than a decade of the Eagle’s 100 Best of the Region Survey. The multi-generation Dupoise family stand behind their work and they are known for providing trusted service, high quality work, and the tender touch your car or truck needs year round.

Best:

(Vergennes)

Bristol Bakery (Vergennes)

BREAKFAST: Best:

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One of the Best:

Steve’s Diner (Middlebury) AND

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BANK/ CREDIT UNION:

BREAKFAST SANDWICH:

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One of the Best:

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Best:

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Best:

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Greg’s Market (Middlebury)

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BUSINESS LUNCH:

CHILD CARE: Best:

Fire & Ice

Mary Johnson Children’s Center

One of the Best:

One of the Best:

Best:

(Middlebury)

Mr. Ups

(Middlebury)

(Middlebury)

Bristol Family Center (Bristol) AND

CAMPGROUND:

Sunshine Children’s Center

Branbury State Park

CHIROPRACTOR:

Best:

(Salisbury)

One of the Best:

Green Mountain Family Campground (Bristol)

CAR SERVICE CENTER: Best:

Foster Motors (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

County Tire (Middlebury)

CARD SHOP: Best:

Carr’s Florist (Brandon)

One of the Best:

Rite Aid (Bristol)

CARPET/ FLOORING STORE: Best:

Countryside Carpet & Paint (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

(Middlebury)

Best:

McDaniel Chiropractic Center (Middlebury) AND

Middlebury Chiropractic (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Integrated Medicine (Middlebury)

CHURCH SUPPER: Best:

West Addison United Methodist (Addison)

One of the Best:

Bristol Federated (Bristol)

CIDER & APPLES: Best:

Happy Valley Orchard (Middlebury)

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CONVENIENCE STORE: Best:

Small City Market (Vergennes)

One of the Best:

Greg’s Market (Middlebury) AND

Pratt’s (Bridport)

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL: Best:

Breadloaf (Ripton)

One of the Best:

Blueberry Hill Inn (Goshen)

CUP OF COFFEE: Best:

Maplefields (Bristol)

One of the Best:

Middlebury Bagel & Deli (Middlebury)

CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE:

The Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland is one of the state’s best hubs for everything arts—from showcasing professional concert performances and stand-up comics to high school theatrical productions and H.D. cinema and sports events. The Paramount’s big community heart is on display every year when it hosts the record breaking “Gift of Life” blood donor marathon.

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Best:

Werner Tree Farm (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Rusell’s Tree Farm (Starksboro)

One of the Best:

Douglas Orchard (Shoreham)

Rheume

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DRIVING RANGE:

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Ferrisburgh Driving Range (Ferrisburgh)

One of the Best:

Ralph Myhre Golf Course (Middlebury)

DRY CLEANER: Best:

Desabrais (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Mountain Fresh (Middlebury)

Some of Vermont’s best hiking trails are in Addison and Rutland counties: The Green Mountain Club of Vermont just released a four-part educational online video series with expert advice about bringing dogs along on Vermont hiking and camping trips. The series, titled “Hiking with Dogs”, was produced in Vermont.

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DESSERT: Best:

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DOMESTIC AUTO DEALER:

Snaps

G. Stone Motors

Best:

Steve’s Diner

Mr. Ups (Middlebury)

DINER:

One of the Best:

One of the Best:

(Middlebury)

(Bristol)

Fire & Ice

One of the Best:

Denecker Chevrolet

Best:

DOUGHNUTS:

(Middlebury)

Dunkin Donuts (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

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FALL FOLIAGE DRIVE: Best:

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One of the Best:

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FARM & GARDEN SUPPLY: Best:

Agway (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Paris Farmers Union (Middlebury)

One of the Best: (Weybridge)

Mountain View Equipment

Adams Electric (Middlebury)

Best:

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Champlain Valley Equipment

Mary Hogan

One of the Best:

Best:

(Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Robinson

DOWNHILL SKIING:

(Middlebury)

FARM TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT:

Best:

Electrical Power Solutions

(Vergennes)

Best:

ELECTRICIAN SERVICE:

Wokky’s

(Starksboro)

(Middlebury)

Broughton’s Farm Supply (Bridport)

FAST FOOD ETHNIC RESTAURANT: RESTAURANT: Best: Best:

Taste of India (Middlebury)

McDonalds (Middlebury)

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One of the Best:

A&W

(Middlebury)

FIREWORKS: Best:

Middlebury

One of the Best:

Bristol

FITNESS CLUB: Best:

Vermont Sun (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Middlebury Fitness (Middlebury)

FLORIST: Best:

Middlebury Floral & Gifts (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Cole’s

(Middlebury) AND

Carr’s Florist (Brandon)

FOOD MARKET: Best:

Greg’s Market (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Hannafords (Middlebury)

FOREIGN CAR SALES & SERVICE: Best:

Teacher Noah Hurlburt joined his Middlebury Union High School sophomore volunteers on several projects during United Way of Addison County’s Days of Caring Sept. 26.

Thanks to active and successful volunteer community service programs, area high schools are bright stars in the local firmament.

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FRESH PRODUCE STAND: Best:

Middlebury Farmers’ Market (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Rutland Farmers’ Market (Rutland)

One of the Best:

FURNITURE STORE:

(Shelburne)

Bub’s Barn

Junction Auto (New Haven)

Automaster

Best:

One of the Best:

Mac’s Market

(Middlebury)

(Middlebury)

GAS STATION: Best:

GOLF COURSE:

Best:

Woodware

One of the Best:

West Addison General Store

Best:

One of the Best:

Neshobe (Brandon)

Basin Harbor Club (Vergennes)

(Addison)

McIntyre’s Sunoco (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Pratt’s

(Bridport)

GENERAL STORE:

(Vergennes)

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HAIR SALON/ BARBER SHOP: Best:

Textures Salon (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Joe’s Barber Shop (Middlebury)

HARDWARE: Best:

Martin’s Hardware (Middlebury/Bristol)

One of the Best:

Aubuchon’s (Middlebury)

HIGH SCHOOL: Best:

Middlebury Union High School (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Mount Abraham Union High School (Bristol)

HOME HEATING OIL & PROPANE DEALER:

Best:

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Best:

Suburban Propane

Inn on the Green

Goodie’s

(Middlebury)

(Middlebury)

(Addison)

Champlain Valley Plumbing & Heating

HUNTER’S BREAKFAST:

One of the Best:

(Middlebury/Bristol)

HOTEL/ MOTEL/ INN/B&B: Best:

Middlebury Inn (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Sama’s Market (Middlebury)

LIVE MUSIC SPOT: Best:

Two Brothers Tavern (Middlebury)

One of the Best:

(Middlebury)

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:

Steve’s Diner

Mark Raymond

(Middlebury)

(Middlebury)

LOCAL PARADE:

Best:

Rosie’s One of the Best:

ICE CREAM/ CREEMIE STAND:

Best:

One of the Best:

Friend Construction (Bristol)

Best:

Bristol 4th of July (Bristol)

One of the Best:

INSURANCE AGENCY:

Vergennes Memorial Day

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LUMBER YARD/ BUILDING SUPPLY:

Best:

(Middlebury)

One of the Best:

Bourdon Insurance (Middlebury)

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PET KENNEL: Best:

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REDEMPTION CENTER: Best:

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SUNDAY BRUNCH: Best:

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Addison and Rutland counties are blessed with some of the best volunteer firefighting, rescue and emergency service squads in the nation. While not a specific category in the Eagle’s 100 Best of the Region Survey, we think every volunteer department and squad deserve the Best Award for Outstanding Community Service. Pictured: Middlebury Regional EMS’s Bill Edson, chief of operations, demonstrating lifesaving gear at Addison County Fair & Field Days 2013.

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TIRE CENTER: Best:

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Downtown Bristol boasts a sweet mix of neat retail shops and fine eateries with plenty of free curb side parking. The historic town is a popular tourist destination while several local businesses have been frequent first place winners in the Eagle’s 100 Best of the Region Survey.

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Rouse Tire (Middlebury)

TRAVEL AGENT:

USED CAR DEALER:

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the region Wednesday, Feb. 5 MIDDLEBURY - Technology Drop-In Day, Ilsley Library, 1-5 p.m.

RUTLAND - Hollywood’s calssic film, “Casablanca” and film discussion, Paramount Theatre by film expert Rick Winston. Info: 802-7750903.

MIDDLEBURY - First Wednesday Book Discussion: “Redeemer President: The Significance of Jimmy Carter,” Ilsley Library, 7 p.m.

RUTLAND - Energy Talk with Steven Letendre of GMC, Green Mountain Power Energy Innovation Center, 5:30 p.m.

WALLINGFORD - RAVNAH Blood Pressure & Foot Care Clinic, Wallingford House, 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure $2, Foot Care $10. Info: 802775-0568.

Thursday, Feb. 6 MIDDLEBURY - Ann Hutchins & Chuck Miller, Town Hall Theater, 7-9 p.m. Tickets $10.

Info: 802-382-9222.

RUTLAND - RAVNAH Blood Pressure & Foot Care Clinic, Parker House, 10 a.m. Blood Pressure $2, Foot Care $10. Info: 802-775-0568.

RUTLAND - RAVNAH Blood Pressure & Foot Care Clinic, Bardwell House, 12:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure $2, Foot Care $10. Info: 802-7750568.

BRISTOL - Senior Meal, First Baptist Church of Bristol, 12 p.m. Info: 802-453-5276.

MIDDLEBURY - Twist O’Wool Spinning Guild Meeting, American Legion, 7-9 p.m. Info: 802-453-5960.

MIDDLEBURY - Olympic Themed Trivia Night, Two Brothers Tavern, 7 p.m. $2 per player.

Friday, Feb. 7

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Code: A Workshop for Builders and Zoning Administrators, Ilsley Library, 8 a.m-noon. Info: 802-388-1644 MIDDLEBURY - Vermont Vaudeville, Town Hall Theater, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $5 children. Info: 802-382-9222.

CHITTENDEN - WildWood Open Mic Night, Church of the WildWood, 7 p.m. Info: 802-4832234.

MIDDLEBURY - Starline Rhythm Boys, Two Brothers Tavern, 6 p.m. $3 cover.

MIDDLEBURY- Funky Friday w/DJ Bp, Two Brothers Tavern, 10 p.m. Free.

Saturday, Feb. 8 VERGENNES - Vermont Comedy Divas, Vergennes American Legion Post 14, 7 p.m. Admission $15/ $12 for active military & Veterans.

Fundraiser benefits the Seth Warner Chapter of the DAR. Info: 802-877-3216.

BRANDON - Winter Carnival, throughout town, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Activities include live music, food, sledding, a family movie, ice skating, a bonfire, and more. Free. Info: 802-465-1235.

RUTLAND - 5th Annual SHARE the Fun Bowl-a-thon, Rutland Bowlerama, 10 & 11 a.m. starts. $10/person. Also features League Competition from 1-3 p.m for $10/person.

BRISTOL - Father/Daughter Dance, Holley Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. Tickets $10/couple, $15/family. Tickets in advance at the Bristol Rec. Department.

MIDDLEBURY - Orwell Fire Department’s Valentines Dance, American Legion, 8 p.m.12 a.m. Admission $15/couple. 18+.Music by Triple B. RUTLAND - PossumHaw Concert, Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $12/advance, $15/door, $8 seniors, $5 children. Info: 802-492-2252.

BRANDON - Valentine’s Dinner Dance,

Brandon American Legion, 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m.

Tickets $20/person, $35/couple. Info: 802-2475709.

MIDDLEBURY - “Rusalka” Live, Town Hall Theater, 1-5 p.m. Tickets $24/$10. Info: 802-3829222.

NEW HAVEN - Chocolate Delight Night, Lincoln Peak Winery, 7-9 p.m. Fundraiser benefits Community Library. Admission $10. Open to ages 12+. Info: 802-453-4015.

MIDDLEBURY - The House Rockers, Two Brothers Tavern, 9 p.m. $3 cover.

Sunday, Feb. 9 VERGENNES - St. Peter’s Breakfast, Knights of Columbus, 8-10 a.m. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Kids 8-12 $6, children under 6 free, Families of 5+ $27.

FERRISBURGH - Slavery Presentation, Rokeby Musuem, 2-4 p.m. Free.

RUTLAND - Children’s & Teen Choirs, Grace Congregational Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Goodwill offering. Info: 802-775-4301.

Monday, Feb. 10 BRIDPORT - Book Club Meeting, Bridport Highway Department Conference Room, 7 p.m.

“Brideshead Revisited” by Evelyn Waugh is the book. Info: 802-758-2858.

MIDDLEBURY - Democratic Committee Meeting, Middlebury Police Department, 6:308 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Addison County Right to Life Meeting, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 7-8 p.m.

Info: 802-388-2898.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

brary, 7-9 p.m.

HINESBURG - Meet Author & Mixologist Warren Bobrow, Brown Dog Books & Gifts, 7 p.m. Info: 802-482-5500.

MIDDLEBURY- Karaoke, Two Brothers Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.

Ongoing MIDDLEBURY - “Performance Now” at Middlebury College Museum of Art Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery from Feb.7 through April 20. Free. Info: 802-443-3168.

MIDDLEBURY - “Sculptural Architecture: The Lilliputian Meets the Garantuan” at the Johnson Memorial Building from Feb. 11 through Feb. 18. Free. Info: 802-443-3168.

MIDDLEBURY - Bluegrass Music Lessons for Teenagers, Town Hall Theater, 3:30-5 p.m.

Classes meet Wednesdays through April 2.

Info: 802-388-1436.

RUTLAND - Full House Exhibit at the Chaffee Art Center Downtown. Exhibit runs Jan. 10 until Feb. 28. Open Tuesday-Friday from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m-5 p.m. Info: 802775-0062.

MIDDLEBURY - Observing Vermont Architecture at Middlebury College Museum of Art (Overbrook Gallery). Exhibit runs Jan 7- March 23. Free admission. Info” 802-443-3168.

BRANDON - Brandon Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Brandon Senior Center, 1591 Forest Dale Rd. Info: 802-247-3490.

RUTLAND - Vermont Farmers’ Market. Indoors in Farmers’ Market facility, every Saturday from 9 a.m-2 p.m. Local produce, meats, baked goods, jams, crafts, and prepared foods.

Info: vtfarmersmarket.org.

MIDDLEBURY - “Living As If Climate Change & the Future Really Matter,” Ilsley Li-

Davis concerned over town’s “deep divide”

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY — Long-time Middlebury resident Ted Davis decided to run for Middlebury Select Board last week after feeling that plans about a proposed new town office building and recreation center were badly handled by local officials. The result of the controversy is a lot of unhappy residents—especially those who show up to vote.

Davis announced his candidacy Jan. 31.

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“I believe process does matter. One of the reasons I am running for the Select Board is that the deep divide over the current Town Offices and Recreation Center proposal has far reaching implications for our town,” he noted.

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Davis stressed that the Select Board’s current proposal is contrary to the 2012 Town Plan. The candidate is conducting a door-to-door campaign right up to Town Meeting Day on March 4.

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Vt. agency to pay $12,000 fine

From page 1

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation has agreed to pay $12,000 in civil penalties and $6,000 to fund a supplemental environmental project under a proposed final judgment order entered into with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office to settle claims that the agency’s R.A. LaRosa Environmental Laboratory failed to make a hazardous waste determination prior to shipment. The lab failed to timely investigate and report on a hazardous waste shipment.

“Like all other laboratories, the agency is accountable for its non-compliance with environmental laws,” said Attorney General William H. Sorrell. “However, to its credit, the agency selfreported these violations to our office, cooperated fully with our investigation, and took responsibility for the incident.”

In the proposed final judgment order filed with the Washington Superior Court, Civil Division, the agency admits to three violations of Vermont’s hazardous waste management rules.

The violations were documented in a March 2013 Exception Report that the Lab sent to the agency’s Waste Management & Prevention Division and the Attorney General’s Office.

The SEP payment is intended to create a fund managed by the Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust to conduct audits at Vermont school laboratories and to provide grants to Vermont schools to improve school laboratory safety.

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Bread Loaf and Hypertherm acknowledged the contribution of Engineering Ventures, Salem Engineering, Cx Associates, Zero by Degrees, Pathways Consulting, Saucier + Flynn, and Chase Engineering for receiving the award.

At right: Hypertherm’s new hightech plasma technology facility was designed and built by Bread Loaf Construction of Middlebury.

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pipeline is critical to both Canada and the USA. Baird exclaimed, “it’s a great project that will increase the energy security of our closest friend and ally.”

Canada is also the USA’s biggest trading partner and the single largest energy supplier. Instead what we’ve seen is Obama’s fumbling Keystone cops policy towards a true friend.

While most Republicans, business groups, and trade unions largely support Keystone, six midwestern Democratic Senators equally back the project. North Dakota Democrat U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp has expressed frustration over the lengthy pipeline approval process. Heitkamp favors giving a “green light” to the Keystone XL pipeline.

Political pundits in Washington have suggested that should Obama reject the pipeline accord, there would be a voter backlash against vulnerable Democrat Senators from the region who are up for re-election this November.

Indeed the U.S. State Department is expected to release a cautious but supportive environmental impact report on the XL pipeline by the end of January. The report will stress the need for crucial and prudent environmental safeguards for the project. Oil sand extraction produces high greenhouse gasses, for example.

Then comes the nail biting decision by President Obama due three months later in a “national interest determination.” Don’t be surprised if the President plays Hamlet, deliberates further, and stalls the decision off ‘til after the crucial November midterm elections.

Barack Obama seems torn between his lukewarm support for the pipeline and the bitter emotional opposition of the environ-

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Canada petroleum pipeline—Keystone Cops politics MONTREAL—The business plan and logic are seemingly simple enough; deliver up to 830,000 barrels of Alberta oil sands petroleum a day to U.S. Gulf coast refineries through a new pipeline. The specifics become more complicated; the 1,900 km oil pipeline from Alberta will cross six American states and go to terminals in Oklahoma and refineries in the Gulf Coast.

The challenge emerges that both the environmental lobby and wavering Obama administration has put the XL Pipeline on hold, threatening the project’s future.

Given that the USA has prudently tried to lessen petroleum dependence on risky Middle Eastern sources and politically dodgy Venezuela, there’s a compelling logic to closer energy cooperation with Canada. Safety, security and proximity of supplies all clearly argue in Canada’s favor. Moreover the surge of an extra 830,000 barrels of oil for the thirsty American market, carried by underground pipeline and not the risky overland rail routes, seems a logical move.

John Baird, Canada’s Foreign Minister stated clearly, “One politician—the President of the United States—can say ‘yes’ to a great project to create jobs on both sides of the border, help with energy independence and energy security… Decision time is upon us.”

Canada’s conservative government is focused on Keystone XL both as a serious $5 billion plus infrastructural project and jobs creating plan.

Later during a whirlwind trip to Washington, Foreign Minister Baird made his case to Democrats and Republicans that the

mental lobby, a key element of the president’s frayed constituency.

Since 2008, the Keystone pipeline issue has proven a rallying point for environmental activists, but has divided trade unions, and the Democrat Party. The stakes will rise as decision time approaches.

But beyond much of the harem scarem emotions which environmental activists will unleash on both sides of the border, there’s still ample time to ensure and plan for proper conservation safeguards for the project.

One glaring issue remains that if the pipeline is not built, much of the oil will continue to go to the Gulf coast refineries, but on a more accident prone rail network running through American communities. Recent oil train wrecks in the U.S. and Canada underscore the danger of overland transport.

As Baird told the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “The time for Keystone is now. I’ll go further, the time for a decision on Keystone is now, even if it’s not the right one. We can’t continue in this state of limbo.” Well limbo aside, let’s make the right decision. That means ample and judicious safeguards for the environment, but not political paralysis reflecting a chicken little “the sky is falling “ managerial approach.

Gary Doer, Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. made the case succinctly. “It always makes more sense in our view to get energy from Middle North America than the Middle East.” I would agree.

John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of Ò Transatlantic Divide USA/Euroland Rift?Ó (2010).

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Lenny 518-352-7006 or buemtrest200@gmail.com SUV 2003 Ford Explorer, tan, 127K miles, loaded, power everything, A/C, remote start, new battery, alt & belts, $4500. 518-668-2970 BOATS 1980 18 ½ FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518-569-0118 1988 Bayliner 21', V8, open bow, great shape, cover incl, many extras, $3250 firm. 518-942-7225 2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711 AUTO'S WANTED Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

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Firm $3500. 518-494-3215 20' SeaRay Bowrider, blue, 1979, V8 M/C, 5.7L Mercruiser, galvanized trailer, mooring cover, $2798. Sue 973-715-1201 2008 Keystone Cougar Xlite Travel Trailer, 26', 1 slide, sleeps 6-8, bunks, polar package, TV, many extras, one owner, mint condition, $15,000. 518-494-7796 26 FT BAYLINER, 1992 Mercruiser I/O, trailer, bridge enclosure, power tilt/trim VHF, AM/FM, spare propeller, 2 down riggers, head, frig, extras.

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ACCESSORIES (2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs.

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February 8, 2014

Vermont Eagle - 23

HELP WANTED LOCAL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR SALE

GENERAL

HEALTH & FITNESS

WANTED TO BUY

The Town of Ticonderoga will be accepting applications for the position of Part-time Code Enforcement/Safety Officer salary commensurate with experience, no benefits, working 25 hours a week.

Applications must be submitted to the Personnel Office, 132 Montcalm Street, PO Box 471, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 by February 22, 2014. The Town of Ticonderoga is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Town Board reserves the right to accept/reject any/all applications.

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Transportation & Supervision of 16 year old on T, W & Th weekly $400. Transport to turtoring in Lake George and pick up supervise until parent picks up. Must be nonsmoker & have reliable car. If interested call Mark @ 518-8577420 CAREER TRAINING A New Career Is Just 10 Weeks Away!

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SHASTA TRAVEL TRAILER 32'x12'. Two axle. New pitched roof.

Good for Office Trailer. $800.00. Call 802-265-3644.

Sun Tec Skylte, new, 2'x4' to fit 24” rafter space. New cost $408+ tax, sell $250 OBO. 518-668-3367 T-SHIRTS CUSTOM printed. $5.50 heavyweight. "Gildan" Min. order of 36 pcs. HATS - Embroidered $6.00. Free catalog. 1-800-2422374 Berg Sportswear 40.

Winslow Free Standing Pellet Stove, glass door, thermostat controlled, $1500. 518-623-2246 12pm-6pm FURNITURE LOVE SEAT ROCKER/RECLINERwith console to hold your drinks and store your remotes. Chocolate color. Just over 2 months old...too bulky for our little space. Paid $1,099.00. Asking $800.00. Call (802) 759-3305.

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FIREWOOD

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Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-453-6204

Dependable Year Round Firewood Sales. Seasoned or green.

Warren & Essex County HEAP Vendor. Other services available.

Call today! 518-494-4077 Rocky Ridge Boat Storeage, LLC.

AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid for qualified students Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704

Firewood $65 face cord, you pick up, delivery extra. 518-494-4788

AVIATION MAINTENANCE TRAINING Financial Aid if qualified. Job Placement Assistance. Call National Aviation Academy Today! FAA Approved. CLASSES STARTING SOON! 1-800-292-3228 or NAA.edu CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784

FIREWOOD – dry face cords, 1 yr old, stored under cover, delivered to Chestertown area $110. Extra for delivery outside of Chestertown. 518-494-2321 Firewood – dry face cords, 1 yr old, stored under cover, delivered to Chestertown area, $110. Extra for delivery outside of Chestertown. 518-494-2321 FOR SALE Bunk Beds – black metal w/2 bunk bed mattresses, $270 each.

Bunk bed only $170 OBO. 518668-3367 CAST IRON Propane Heater Stove, 32000 BTU, Used One Season, Excellent Condition, Payed $1200 Asking $750.00.

802-377-0117 Dewalt Rotary Laser DW077, $1200 new, asking $700. 518-5852779 Generac Automatic Service Rated Transfer Switches - all are new & include utility breaker, load shed module & installation manual.

100AMP, RTSD100A3, $450 150AMP, RTSY150A3, $550 200AMP, RTSY200A3, $650 518-494-2222 Warrensburg Iron Rite Mangle Ironing Machine, almost new w/direction booklet, $250. 518-668-4399 Late Model AIRCO Oil Furnace, exc cond, asking $1800, will negotiate. 518-543-6362 LET THERE BE LIGHT!' If God Had A Flashlight It Would Be Like This VoidHawkFlashlights.com 772985-8950 Motorized Travel Chair, new batteries, exc condition, $1200. 518222-1338 Napoleon Fireplace Insert, propane, in good cond., runs well, $300. 518-615-5778 RECLINER LIKE NEW: moving must sell, gray with mauve and blue. $19.99. call 802-459-2987 SAWMILLS from only $4897.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

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Phone Herb: 518-793-6922

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LAVALLEE LOGGING is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, primarily Red Pine & White Pine. Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. $ Paid or a % Paid.

References available.

Matt Lavallee, 518-645-6351 T&G LOGGING Looking to buy standing timber.

Willing to pay cash up front. Free price quotes. 518-593-3519 LOST & FOUND FOUND: MAN'S RING at the Schroon Lake Central School Soccer field. Describe to claim. Could have been lost a few years ago.

Call 518-532-9332.

WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com WANTED WHOLE TREE WOOD CHIPPINGS The more organic matter the better. Must deliver.

Will pay a reasonable price. Call or leave a message.

WANTED-ASPEN LOGS AND PULPWOOD NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS CORP (NEPCO) is buying Aspen logs and/or Pulpwood at its processing location at: 115 Sweet Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Log Species-100% Aspen (Popple) Log Length-8'0" Log Diameter-6" min, 24" max Logs should be clean, straight and with a minimum of center rot.

Loads will be stick scaled and paid for at the time of delivery.

Yard hours are M-Thu 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Call log buyer for current pricing!

1-800-873-8233 ext. 202

www.addison-eagle.com

24 - Vermont Eagle

February 8, 2014

WANTED TO BUY

APARTMENT RENTALS

APARTMENT RENTALS

APARTMENT RENTALS

HOME RENTALS

MOBILE HOME RENTALS

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460

Ticonderoga – 1bdrm, heat/trash removal incl. Walking distance to village, sec & ref required. $550/mo. 518-586-4554

Ticonderoga – Senior Housing (55+). Some subsidy avail. Smoke free. Pet friendly. New appliances.

Laundry on site. FHEO. Handicapped Accessible. 518-585-1007

Sebastian, Florida Affordable custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community, No Real Estate or State Income Taxes ,minutes to Atlantic Ocean.

772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com. Limited seasonal rentals

Johnsburg- 2bdrm/2ba on corner lot, not in trailer park. No smoking or pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant.

Avail mid-January. 518-251-3990

APARTMENT RENTALS 3 Apartments for rent in Ticonderoga area. Call 518-585-6705 ask for Darlene Crown Point – 2 bdrm, stove & refrig included, W/D hook-up, no pets. $450/mo. + util. 518-3043429 Moriah – 2 bdrm, 2 story, lrg kitchen, $500/mo + util. 518-5461024

LEGALS

The Eagle Legal Deadline Friday @ 4:00pm Please Send Legals

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date 02/13/2014 Sale Date 02/14/2014 Griffin Sajade Unit# 173, Unit #172 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 863-8300 AE-2/8-2/15/2014-2TC-----------------------------

Port Henry – 1 BDRM/1 BA, completely renovated, W/D incl, walking distance to downtown, $550/mo. 802-922-0714 PORT HENRY. 1BR and 2BR Apartments. Downtown, close to grocery store, shopping, services. $475 and $500. 802-363-3341.

Retired or looking for a quiet place to live? Here is a small ground floor, 1 bdrm apt, suitable for single or couple, located in a very nice neighborhood in Ticonderoga Village, off street parking, large yard, coin operated laundry.

Apt is modern w/gas fireplace & new carpet. No pets. References & lease required, $495/mo. + security deposit. 518-585-2224 or 518586-6477.

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases.

Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104130

Ticonderoga – 2bdrm, upstairs.

Heat, hot water, elec, garbage, snow removal, mowing incl. NO SMOKING! $750/mo. Sec & ref required. 518-570-8119 Ticonderoga – Cozy 1 Bdrm,1st Floor, hardwood floors, applicances incl, $550/mo + deposit & refs required, 802-758-3276 Ticonderoga Mt Vista Apts – 3bdrm $608 rent + util. No smokers.

Rental assistance may be avail; must meet eligibility requirements.

518-584-4543 NYS TDD Relay Service 1-800-421-1220 Handicap Accessible, Equal Housing Opportunity Ticonderoga – Pad Factory by the River. Nice 1bdrm, 2nd floor. Incl heat, hot water, garbage removal, covered parking. 1 year lease & ref required, no pets, avail 2/1, $550/mo + $550 security. 518338-7213 Ticonderoga, 1 bdrm, 1st flr, hardwood floors, applicances incl, $550/mo + deposit & ref required.

802-758-3276

Ticonderoga, 1bdrm w/off street parking, W/D hook-up, $550/mo + 1st mo + security deposit, 518-4991287 HOME RENTALS Crown Point – 5bdrm house, $650/mo, ref & deposit required.

518-597-3935 Crown Point – cute, cozy 3 bdrm/2 bath, A frame, porch, ½ acre, $83k. 518-351-5063, 860673-6119 or 917-679-4449 Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 Moriah – 3-4 bdrm home. Breathtaking views, private, fireplace, OHW heat, 7.3 acres, covered patio, storage shed. Sec & ref required. 518-597-3270 North Hudson, beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath on 5 acres, $1500/mo.

518-532-0391 or 518-524-3751.

South Ticonderoga, private country home, $900/mo + util, 2 yr lease. 518-585-7907 or 518-5853300 MOBILE HOME RENTALS Crown Point – trailer on large lot, 2 bdrm/2 full bath, laundry room incl W/D, short distance to CP Bridge, lots of parking, private backyard, includes trash removal, many new renovations, avail immediately, must have good references, $600/mo. + utilities. 518321-4134 Johnsburg – 2 bdrm/2bath on corner lot, not in trailer park. No smoking/pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. Call 518-251-3990. Avail mid-January.

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North River – 3bdrm/2bath mobile home in trailer park. No smoking/pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. $550/mo. 518-251-3990.

VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS WARM WEATHER IS YEAR ROUND In Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic.

Walk out to the beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500.

Email: carolaction@aol.com for more information.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS TICONDEROGA DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, customized for your use, available March 1st, $550/mo + utilities.

518-585-9173 Days or 518-5478730 Evenings.

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North River – 2bdrm/2ba in trailer park. No smoking or pets. MUST have ref, security & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. $550/mo. 518-251-3990

Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247 LAND 1947 BOY SCOUT CAMP, 5 acre lake property - $129,900. 7 new lake properties. www. LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626 ABANDONED FARM 5 acres- State Land -$16,900 6 acres- Farmhouse - $99,900 Gorgeous So. Tier, NY hilltop location! Fields, woods, stream, pond, 30mile views! EZ owner terms!

(888) 905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com ABANDONED NY FARM! 5 acres State Land - $16,900, 6 acres Farmhouse - $99,900. Gorgeous So. Tier, NY hilltop location!

Fields, woods, stream, pond,30 mile views! EZ owner terms! 1888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com# Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174 COUNTRY BARN/5 ACRES: $29,995 Rustic "Country Barn," Well-Built & Sturdy. On 5 Wooded Acres,Meadows, Apple Orchard.

Frontage on State Rte 13, Mins to Salmon River. Adjoins NYS Snowmobile Trails. Call 1-800-229-7843 Or Visit www.LandandCamps.com

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Crown Point Land – 53 Peasley Rd. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek w/600' of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story fram barn w/elec & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $65K. Purdy Realty, LLC 338-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell Crown Point, 600' + on Putts Creek, 2.78 acres, 20' x 32' liveable building. Fix up or tear down & rebuild, $30K FIRM, quick sale.

518-354-7167 LITTLE FALLS NY AREA- 59.9 acres, field, woods, views 1,009 ft on NYS rt5 $59,000. 17.9 acres fields, woods, views $34,000 Owner financing www.helderbergrealty.com CALL: 518-861-6541 NYS LAND FOR SALE 8.6 Acres/$19,995 With Financing!

Beautiful Ridge Top Maple Forests With Evergreens, Wild Apple Trees, Babbling Brook & Major Deer Trails. Easy Access Off Rt 13. Minutes To Salmon River Fishing & State Game Lands. Call Now: 1-800229-7843 or email info@landandcamps.com Schroon Lake – leased land w/camp in excellent cond, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50K. Call for details 518-4957683 Schroon Lake Waterfront Camp on leased land. Screened porch, 32' aluminum dock + more, $37K. 518-569-6907 STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com Town of Lake George ½ acre building lot. Access to Village water. Ideal for build-out basement. $47,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518668-0179 or 518-321-3347

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Park Model, 1986. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149, 5 Pine Breeze Trail, $49,500. Come see, it's really neat! New in 2012: roof, siding, bedroom, deck & shed! 518-6363429 or 352-428-8767

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Mobile Home – Lake George, 2003 custom built park model, 14' x 38' w/glass enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $65K. 518-964-137 MODULAR HOME 3 BDRM, 2 baths, on 1 acre of property, 2 car garage, 2 decks, $87,500. Port Henry, NY 518-962-4685

LADY BUG DAYCARE WARRENSBURG, NY NYS Licensed Group Day Care.

Warren & Washington County Child Care Pay accepted. Majority of our kids have since grown up & no longer require our services.

Current openings for children 1-13 years of age. Offering before, during, after school and summer programs. Providing a learning developmental program. Preparing children for entering pre-k and kindergarten to include activities with indoor & outdoor playtime. Employees trained in CPR & basic first aid and have been fingerprinted & background checked by the State.

Upon request parent referrals are available. Please contact Owner/Operator Joanne Monroe at (518-623-4152.

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Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 PARADOX HOME FOR SALE By Owner, Schroon Lake School District, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully renovated, 2 garages, shed, large fire place, $149,900. No owner terms.

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