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Portion of Route 7 closed following accident NEW HAVEN — On March 20, at approximately 2:32 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash in the town of New Haven.

After a short investigation it was deemed operator Garry Steady, 56, of Richmond, was having a medical emergency while operating the motor vehicle. SteadyÕ s Suburu Outback went off the road and collided with a telephone pole. due to downed power lines in the roadway following the crash, a portion of u.S. route 7 was shut down and traffic detoured via New Haven back roads and Route 116.

Middlebury sells used cruisers Middlebury Ñ At a Feb. 24 meeting, the Middlebury Select board accepted town Operations director dan WernerÕ s recommendation for the sale and reuse of retired Middlebury Police department vehicles.

The board authorized the sale of two cruisers to the high bidders on the cars, ryan emilio for $751 for a 2006 Chevrolet impala and yousef dabbagh for $4,228 for a 2010 dodge Charger.

The board also authorized the transfer of the third cruiser, a 2008 impala, from the Werner to the Wastewater department.

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By Bruce Parker Vermont Watchdog Report MONTPelier Ñ The Small business Administration is the federal agency that helps Ò little guyÓ businesses get loans they couldnÕ t get through traditional lenders. Or so the story goes.

According to a 2014 federal oversight report from public research group American Transparency, taxpayer-backed SbA loans are popular with businesses serving Ò wealthy lifestyles.Ó The report, which analyzed SbA loans between 2007 and 2013, found that billions of dollars flowed to businesses that, in many CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

Vergennes-based boatbuilder Douglas Brooks and Hannaford Career Center instructor Jake Burnham helped Addison County students undertake a comprehensive documentation of vernacular Lake Champlain small watercaft. In turn, a new exhibit at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History titled “In Champlain’s Wake: Trapping Boats of the Lake Champlain Basin,” shows the unique research partnership with the Hannaford Center. The boat exhibit runs through April 11.

Local author to deliver college commencement address

By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com

Julia Alvarez

Middlebury Ñ Julia Alvarez, a resident of Weybridge and highly regarded novelist, poet, and essayist, and a 1971 Middlebury graduate, will deliver the 2015 Middlebury College commencement address on Sunday, May 24.

AlvarezÕ s acclaimed novels, Ò in the Time of the Butterflies” and “How The García Girls lost Their AccentsÓ are based on her life experience, the foundation for much of her work.

She spent most of her childhood in her parentsÕ native dominican republic before her family was forced to flee the dictatorship of rafael Trujillo in 1960.

Among her many awards is the National Medal of Arts, bestowed by President Obama in 2013, and the highest honor given to artists and arts patrons by the united States government.

A writer-in-residence at Middlebury, Alvarez also attended the Middlebury bread loaf

WritersÕ Conference for many summers and the Middlebury bread loaf School of english.

She has taught at the College since 1988, transitioning from a tenured position to her residency in 1998 in order to focus on her writing and the sustainable coffee farm and literacy center, Alta Gracia, that she and her husband have established in the dominican republic. Ò Julia Alvarez is greatly admired for her prodigious talent and insightful portrayals of the human condition,Ó said Middlebury President Ron Liebowitz. “Her powerful storytelling reveals much about what it means to inhabit two cultures and to face oppression with courage.

We are proud to call her one of our ownÑ as a graduate of the College, attendee of our bread loaf School of english and bread loaf WritersÕ Conference, and as a valued faculty colleague.Ò Alvarez will receive a doctor of letters degree at the CollegeÕ s commencement ceremony.

Four other distinguished men and women also will receive honorary degrees.

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Being Rusty DeWees: The real Logger

By Lou Varricchio

Middlebury Ñ As a teen, entertainer rusty Ò the loggerÓ DeWees attended Stowe High School, played well on the basketball court, and became an eager entertainer in several high school musicals.

Former Champlain College Head Coach Bob Tipson recruited the tall, slim athlete to play basketball on the junior collegeÕ s storied team. After graduating, deWees found employment as a self-described Ò gas jockeyÓ in burlington. despite a college education, deWees has always been drawn to the simplicity and honesty of the blue collar life. deWees believes in giving back to the community and has helped with a number of regional charities such as the Make-aWish Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and the ronald Mcdonald House.

We spent a morning with DeWees at The Eagle office in Middlebury last month to learn more about the witty man behind the Logger. Here’s the conclusion.

Eagle: ThereÕ s quite a product line connected to the logger.

DVDs, CDs, books, calendars, t-shirts, sexy thongs, turtle fur hats, slinky tops. Are we missing anything?

DeWees: Ò The last logger calendar i did was 2014. iÕ ve done seven calendars, but i am pretty sure i will never do a calendar again.Ó Eagle: really? Well, you got naked in the 2014 calendar. There was a maple sap bucket that was very strategically placed.

DeWees: “Ha! Yes, that bucket was strategically placed. But it was only for one month and the girls appearing in the photograph with me held the bucket.Ó Eagle: You are a smashing success on regional T.V. with your Heritage Ford commercials—with a cute little feline sidekick.

DeWees: “The Heritage Ford contract was for five years. It has turned into 10 years. That started with a cold call i made looking for a show sponsor 15 years. I wanted Heritage to be a sponsor, but that didn’t work out. However, five years after that, Heritage called me. So, that cold call i made 15 years ago has given me job security for 10 years now. For those folks who always ask meÑ yes, Scarlet is the name of my real cat, but the advertising agency uses another, better trained cat for the commercial work.

This has been a lot of fun. WeÕ re working on more as we speak.Ó Eagle: So, whereÕ s rusty deWees going to be in 5 years? Will

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your logger shtick continue?

DeWees: “Humor is timeless. Every town has a goofy sheriff, a guy with a lazy eye who charges you too much in the general store, and a gal who might have gotten around town a little too much. it really doesnÕ t matter where you are; thereÕ s something universal in my work. So, iÕ ll continue to produce myself as well other artists. i have contracts to generate, motivational talks to give, and graduation speeches to deliver. i guess iÕ ll keep doing what iÕ m doing. iÕ ve been very lucky.Ó Eagle: Thank you.

EditorÕ s note: An expanded version of this interview will appear in the Spring 2015 edition of (free) North Country Living magazine in local stores the week of April 5.

News Briefs Guidance counselor breakfast slated

PROCTOR — On March 22, members of the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a citizen dispute at FranklinÕ s bar at 25 North St. in Proctor. Through investigation, it was determined that the Justin M. Stevens, 19, of rutland, had been involved in a physical altercation and damaged a railing outside of the business as well as a vehicle owned by dennis Phillips, 45, of West rutland. Stevens left the establishment before troopers arrived. Stevens was located in a vehicle on route 3 a short time later. Stevens was issued a citation for unlawful mischief, a violation of Title 13 V.S.A. 3701, ordering him to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal division on May 4.

Teen cited in Bristol

Humor is elementary: Rusty DeWess—actor, humorist and impresario.

briSTOl Ñ On March 18, daryn barsalou, 19, of bristol, was operating a motor vehicle on lower Notch road in bristol. barsalou’s privilege to drive in Vermont was criminally suspended at the time he was operating. barsalou was cited to appear at the Addison Criminal division for driving While license Suspended.

MIDDLEBURY — The Community College of Vermont’s Middlebury academic center is holding a breakfast at the end of March for area high school guidance counselors. The breakfast will be held at CCV’s 10 Merchants Row location on March 31 from 8-10 a.m. High school guidance counselors in Addison County are invited to attend the breakfast as well as parents of local high school students. Those who are interested in attending must register by March 27 by calling CCV at 802-885-8360.

Bristol man stopped

MONKTON — Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on Hardscrabble Road for a driver several traffic infractions.

Further investigation revealed that the operator who was identified as Kyle D. Giroux, 31, of Bristol, was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. Giroux was released on a citation to appear in Addison County district Court on April 6 at 12:30 p.m. to answer the charge of dui 1.

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Opinion From the Editor

A living fossil T

here are many fishes in the deep blue waters of planet earth, but few are stranger than Acipenser fulvescens, the sturgeon of lake Champlain. This fantastic denizen of the deep lake is one of our two Ò living fossilsÓ residing in the lake. (Can you name the other Ò living fossilÓ in the big lake? if not, read on).

Lake fish of both Vermont and New York don’t get much bigger than our local sturgeon species.

Fully matured, a lake sturgeon can often exceed seven feet in length--but the worldÕ s record is 19 feet.

These fish can tip the scale at close to 300 pounds, too. We’re sure that the late, proudly rotund screen actor Victor Buono would heartily approve. but seriously, such bio stats provide for a heck of a fish story, and the sturgeon’s “living fossil” lake neighbor, the gar, may even explain why so many guys have seen Champ the monster, especially after polishing off a six-pack or two during a summerÕ s excursion on the lake. like the gar, the sturgeon has that prehistoric look about it, and while its family line on a ichthyologistÕ s cladogram isnÕ t as venerable as deep-sea coelacanth, a devonian Period holdover, its classified by marine biologists as a “living fossil”.

Fossil sturgeons date to the Jurassic Period. So, lake Champlain is a bit of a Ò Jurassic ParkÓ , at least when it comes to this weird and wonderful critter.

A sturgeon is fearsome looking primarily because of its bony plates, called scutes (pronounced Ò scootsÓ by most biologists).

These bony plates appear on many animals, from extinct dinosaurs like ankylosaurs to modern turtlesÑ with turtle shells being highly developed scutes.

Sturgeons spawn in the spring where there are areas of rubble such as along lake ChamplainÕ s rocky shoreline (locally, an ideal place would be, say, along the rocky bluffs behind Ferrisburgh Town beach).

Sturgeon eggs are then either scattered in the currents or end up clinging to rocks, twigs, even waterlogged tree trunks. lake sturgeon can live long and large, like the giant turtles of the Galapagos Islands. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation reports that, Ò in 1953, a 154-year-old lake sturgeon was caught in lake of the Woods, Canada...Ó Now for the bad news-The American Fisheries Society has declared that the lake sturgeon is seriously threatened throughout its range in North America, and that includes lake Champlain especially. byproducts of farming and the change from formerly rural-tosuburban residential and commercial landscapes since the 1970s are being blamed in the rapid degradation of the sturgeonÕ s habitat.

So, as we celebrate the unique Ò living fossilÓ in our backyard, letÕ s be mindful that we never drop the Ò livingÓ part of this special term. itÕ s up to all of us to keep our lake sturgeon from becoming extinct and not as fossils we only see in museums.

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that cleared the way for super PACs and resident Obama recently floated the unlimited campaign spending. Although he idea of making it a mandatory rechose to embrace the Super PACs in his 2012 quirement for united States citizens re-election campaign. to vote in elections, while speaking to a civic Obama said he thought it would be Ò funÓ group in Cleveland. for the u.S. to consider amending the ConWhen asked about the influence of money stitution to change the role that money plays in u.S. elections, the President took the opporin the electoral system. improved education tunity and digressed into the topic of voting about our electoral system and the creation of rights and said the u.S. should be making it a strong sense of desire to cast a ballot should easier for people to vote.

Dan Alexander be the highest priority for every citizen. inHe went on to say, “Just ask Australia, where Thoughts from come should play no role in the love of this citizens have no choice but to vote.Ó Behind the Pressline country and the sense of pride one should Ò if everybody voted, then it would comtake from the privilege of voting. pletely change the political map in this counThere is little doubt that political maniputry,Ó President Obama said, calling it Ò potenlation plays a major role in any effort to increase or decrease tially transformative.Ó Not only that, but universal voting voter turn out. but instead of penalizing those who stay would Ò counteract money more than anything.Ó home why not take the opposite approach and provide an really, Mr. President? in this land of hard earned freeincentive for those who participate in the process? doms, you think it would be best to create a system that if you vote why not provide a tax credit of $250. incentives would require u.S. citizens to be marched to the polls or face are always seen as more favorable than penalties. in order the consequences? i donÕ t know about you but this conjures up images of the Middle east or the Soviet block in the back to provide a credit some form of standardized id or voter registration would be required for proof of voting. Since it of my mind. would be tied to taxes then a social security number could be No doubt many Americans skip the honored privilege of the tracking device for voter registration. going to the polls on election day. Statistics point to those either way, penalizing or incentivizing, itÕ s a sad day who choose to ignore this duty as being younger, lowerincome, less educated and more likely to be more racially when our countrymen donÕ t recognize the responsibility and honor it is, as a free person, to be able to cast a vote in diverse. this country. The power of the ballot box has become greatly In a veiled reference to voter identification laws in a numovershadowed by the sway of money and the political staleber of states, President Obama noted, Ò ThereÕ s a reason why mate that has had such a negative affect on many who feel some in this country try to keep this group away from the voting is a waste of time. polls.Ó While i do not agree with Mr. ObamaÕ s, sense of Ò fun,Ó i less than 37 percent of eligible voters took the time to cast do think the discussion of encouraging more to participate their ballots in the 2014 midterms, according to the united in the election process needs to be promoted throughout the States election Project. land and not from a bias point of view, but from an open, non At least two dozen countries have some form of compulsopolitical position. ry voting, including belgium, brazil and Argentina. in many if you value the continued potential our country holds for systems, for one to get a pass, they must provide a valid excuse or face a fine, although a few countries have laws on the all who make it their home, there is no excuse for not particibooks that would allow for imprisonment. pating in this honored right.

At issue according to the President is the sway that those with money influence U.S. elections, where low overall turnDan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He out often gives an advantage to the party best able to turn may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com. out its base. Obama has in the past opposed court rulings

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Crime Woman cited MIDDLEBURY — On March 7, the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on North Pleasant Street in Middlebury after observing a traffic violation. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator, Ginni R. Lyles of Bridport, had consumed alcohol prior to operating. lyles was screened for dui. lyles showed signs of impairment, and was taken into custody for suspicion of dui. lyles was released on a citation to appear in Addison district Court to answer the charge of dui on March 23.

Inmate arrested in Rutland jail ruTlANd — The Vermont State Police responded to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Center in rutland and arrested inmate dean Marchand, 51, of bennington, for transporting a regulated drug into a place of detention.

On March 12, inmate Marchand violated his parole conditions and returned to the correctional center in rutland. inmate Marchand was searched dur- Dean Marchand ing the admission process and had on his person a cellophane bag containing seven buprenorphine strips. buprenorphine is a regulated drug. Marchand was issued a citation for transporting a regulated drug into a place of detention and is scheduled to appear in rutland Criminal Court on June 8.

FIRE ALARM — Members of the Middlebury Fire Depart responded to an alarm at the Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury around 11 a.m. March 19. Residents and staff were evacuated while firefighters entered the building to investigate. Firefighters were on the scene until approximately 1 p.m. The retirement community, formerly known as the Lodge at Otter Creek, is located on Lodge Road. Details relating to the structure fire were unavailable at press time.

Customer threw glass at employee KILLINGTON — On March 12, at approximately 10:50 p.m., members of the Vermont State Police from the Rutland barracks were advised of a call in Killington. Troopers were told that an altercation had taken place in an unidentified drinking establishment, which concluded with a patron throwing a glass at an employee.

Troopers identified the male involved as Lawrence Winslow Jr., 55.

State Police investigation determined that Winslow had arrived to the establishment already appearing intoxicated, and after being verbally offensive in front of staff and patrons, Winslow was asked to leave by the management.

The VSP reported that it appears, through several witness statements, that Winslow continued the verbal altercation with the staff and concluded by throwing a pint glass at an employee, almost striking him in the face.

Winslow was located March 13 where he was cited to appear in rutland Superior Court Criminal division at a later date and time, to answer to a charge of Simple Assault.

Missing Shelburne woman found safely

SHELBURNE — A missing Shelburne woman was found about 24 hours after she was initially reported missing in burlington.

Janice Jordan, 71, was last seen leaving the Shelburne bay Senior living Complex on Pine Haven Shores road on the afternoon of March 20. The Shelburne Police department asked the public for information in finding Jordan, who was thought to be suffering from physical and mental-health issues. Foul play wasnÕ t suspected, but law enforcement officials were concerned because Jordan didnÕ t have contact with family members for several hours Shelburne Police Sgt. Allen Fortin, who was the weekend supervisor during Jordan’s disappearance, said officers received a tip from a CCTA bus driver that Jordan might be in Burlington. Shelburne law enforcement officials asked officers from the burlington Police department to check to see if Jordan was in the downtown area. After Jordan was located, officers picked her up and returned her to her home.

Fortin said the incident is still under investigation.

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Anti-bullying program to be held in Vergennes VERGENNES — Northlands Job Corps Center will launch an anti-bullying program to empower students through an event open to the community.

New Haven resident and radio personality Bruce Zeman, an employee at Northlands, along with Hobbes, his partner—who became the first canine staff member at Job Corps— will bring the presentation to the Vergennes center.

Zeman, who works daily with Northlands students, along with Hobbes the canine, will host the anti-bullying presentation featuring the book, “Hobbes Goes Home,” which has received recognition from Gov. Shumlin, Congressman Welch and President Obama.

Since beginning the anti-bullying program in 2013, Zeman and Hobbes the dog have visited over 50 schools and organizations.

Northlands Job Corps is the first Jobs Corps center in the nation to offer a pro-active, anti-bullying program; the public is invited to attend. The presentation will be held on Thursday, March 26, at 9 a.m. in the centerÕ s gymnasium.

At right: Radio personality Bruce Zeman with canine pal Hobbes.

Bank appoints new CFO Middlebury Ñ National bank of Middlebury is pleased to announce that Stacey Brown has been appointed chief financial officer.

Brown is currently an officer, and vice president, and until her promotion was the finance operations manager. brown received an accounting degree from Champlain College and joined the bank a few months later.

Caroline Carpenter, president and CeO, said, Ò Stacey has been with National bank of Middlebur for 19 years working in customer service, accounting, loan services and finance..

Her experience, knowledge, positive attitude, and commitment to quality and excellence have all led her to this new role.Ó Brown, in her CFO role, is responsible for composing financial reports, working with internal and external auditors and regulators, managing the bankÕ s investment portfolio and leading the finance and facilities teams. She lives in New Haven with her husband, Scott and three children.

Mt. View Equipment names new manager MIDDLEBURY —Mountain View Equipment officials announced that Brian Goodro has joined the corporation as the corporate aftermarket manager to further develop the aftermarket parts and service business offered by the John deere dealership.

Goodro will be responsible for ensuring outstanding customer service delivery through our parts and service departments for all four of Mountain View Equipment’s locations.

Most recently, Goodro worked with Co-operative Insurance in Middlebury. He has also served as a selectboard vice chairman with the town of lincoln.

Goodrowill primarily work out of Mountain View EquipmentÕ s Middlebury location.

Dennis Miller

The end of radio’s “Miller Time” Middlebury — Radio listeners to WVMT 620 AM in the Champlain Valley of Vermont and New York woke up March 9 to learn that Ò The dennis Miller ShowÓ is off the air.

The thinking-personÕ s comedian turned conservative talkshow host signed off his nationally syndicated Westwood One program March 6 after debuting in March 2007.

Reason? “To do other things.” Glenn Beck has now taken Miller’s Monday-Friday timeslot on the popular Vermont-New York area radio station.

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Area 4-Hers win equine awards during competition RUTLAND — Competition was keen at the 2015 4-H State Horse Quiz Bowl, held last week, in Woodstock The annual contest, which attracted 112 4-H’ers this year, was held at Woodstock High School. It was sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H and Windsor County 4-H. rounding out the top 10 in the senior division, in order of placement from fifth through tenth, were Courtney bronson, Shoreham; Lilly Williams, Rutland; Brianna Wardwell, Hartford; Catherine Thrasher, rupert; Arin Kenyon, Chester and Pauleena Kapoukranidis, St. Johnsbury.

Teens, 14 to 18, who are either new to 4-H or first-time entrants in this contest, competed in the Novice Senior division. Haleigh Tyerman of Nutley, New Jersey, a member of the Horse Crazed 4-H Club in Wilmington, finished first, followed by emme Fairbanks, rutland; Alexis Staab, east dover; Cassie Manning, brandon; Mackenzie butts, brattleboro; Olivia Peer, West rutland; Alexia diaz, rutland; yachne Nilges, Townsend and rachel Parker, brattleboro.

Other 4-H’ers who did well in their respective divisions, in order of placement, included: Juniors (12 and 13): Olivia Suker, Shrewsbury; Faith Ploof, essex Junction; eva Joly, essex Junction; lillie Tuckerman, South Woodstock; Ashley ingham, Milton; breanna Johnson, Shrewsbury; Anna Bower, Rutland; Halle Jean, Essex Junction; Abigail young, barre; Miranda Martin, Proctor Juniors (10 and 11): Julia Hulett, West Pawlet; Carly Jenkins, Jericho; Sophie Lee, Underhill; Grace Parks, Essex; Chloe

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esli Hyland, of Red Dog Solutions, and her team of talented dog lovers will be performing with their four legged friends in front of a live audience on Saturday, April 4. Performances will start at 1 p.m. on stage at the rutland intermediate School Auditorium. be amazed by dancing, music, tricks and more.

Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children. Fantastic raffle prizes, and a 50/50 raffle.

All proceeds will benefit the homeless animals at the Rutland County Humane Society. For more information, please contact Jen Giancola, Rutland County Humane Society, 802483-9171 extension 203, or jen@rchsvt. org. rOSie 7 year old. Spayed Female. domestic Short Hair. Tortie and white. 12 lbs. i arrived at the shelter with my friend

Barewicz, Jericho; Allison Tourville, Georgia; Laura Mount, Westfield; emma Cushman, barre; ryley dubois, Addison; Tanya Wheeler, Wilmington Juniors (8 and 9): emma boyd, West dover; Olivia Kane, Newbury; Shiane Wheeler, Wilmington; Marleigh Cary, rutland; Hannah Boisvert, Readsboro; Shyanne Wedge, Bridport; Kelsey Adams, Pittsford; desiree Moore, Wilmington; emma rubin, Jericho; Maisa Cook, Newbury.

Above: Winners of Vermont’s annual 4-H Club Savvy Horse Quiz Bowl took their trophies for demonstrating their horse sense. The top 10 highest scorers in the Junior Division (ages 12 and 13) at the Vermont 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl, held March 14 in Woodstock show off their ribbons. Front row (left to right): Olivia Suker, Shrewsbury; Faith Ploof, Essex Junction; Eva Joly, Essex Junction. Back row: Miranda Martin, Proctor; Abigail Young, Barre; Halle Jean; Essex Junction; Anna Bower, Rutland; Breanna Johnson, Shrewsbury; Ashley Ingham, Milton; Lillie Tuckerman, South Woodstock.

scooter on March 13 after our owner passed away. i am a very friendly girl and i am adjusting well here at the shelter. i like other cats and have lived with a dog, so i am very well rounded.

Stop in and meet us, we are sure to impress.

SUGAR BEAR 5.5 year old.

Spayed Female.

Coonhound. iÕ m a quiet, gentle lady who is as sweet as can be. iÕ m never in a big hurry to go anywhere and iÕ m easy to have around. i enjoy being with my favorite people and will curl up for a well deserved nap and enjoy snuggling in a comfortable bed. i donÕ t play with toys but do enjoy getting petted and also getting lots of love and attention. i like going for rides in the car.

SCOOTer 6 year old. Spayed Female. domestic Short Hair. Gray Tiger and White. 12 lbs.

Hi, I’m Scooter. We are adjusting well to the shelter and doing quite well in the cat room with our new cat friends. We have also lived with a dog, so we can handle most things pretty well. rosie and i would enjoy being adopted together, but we are

pretty worldly and can be adopted apart as well. Stop in and get to know us, i think you will be glad that you did.

ZEUS 8 year old. Neutered Male. beagle. if you need a smile and a giggle you need to stop by the shelter and meet me and my best friend Charger. We are a couple of fun loving beagles and we wag our tails non stop.

We really enjoy being with people and getting lots of love and attention. We are easy to have around and the staff at RCHS has really enjoyed our company.

After we socialize with our favorite people weÕ ll curl up for well deserved naps and snore just a bit.

Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 12-5, Sunday & Monday: Closed

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Guest Viewpoint

Vermont budget cuts unnecessary

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n open letter to Shap Smith, speaker of the House and John Campbell, president pro tempore of the Senate State House: WeÕ re writing with concern about the current budget situation and with a proposal for a possible solution.

As has been stated repeatedly this session, Vermont has a structural budget problem. but, this is not a simple mismatch between revenue and appropriations that can be fixed with budget cuts. In fact, budget cuts do not necessarily eliminate costs and often create other fiscal problems.

The General Fund transfer to the Education Fund is a case in point. When the legislature cut the transfer, it didnÕ t reduce the cost of education; it merely shifted the cost to the property tax.

Medicaid is another example. reducing payments to Medicaid providers does not reduce the cost of the services delivered by doctors and hospitals and other providers, but shifts the costs not covered by the state reimbursements to other payersÑt hose with private health insurance or who pay for health care out of pocket.

Gov. Peter Shumlin acknowledged this Medicaid cost shift when he proposed a 0.7 percent payroll tax, which would allow Vermont to start paying reimbursements that are closer to the real cost of the services being provided.

One structural budget problem the state faces is that its overall tax system is regressive. While Vermont does have a progressive income tax, which is projected to perform better than the other major General Fund taxes next year as it has in the past, the wealthiest Vermonters still contribute a smaller share of their income overall to pay for schools, roads, prisons, and child protection services than do middle- and lower-income Vermonters. That becomes a greater problem for revenue growth as more and more of the income of the state goes to those at the top, which has been the trend in Vermont, and the rest of the country, for more than 30 years.

The focus this session has been on the projected $113 million gap in the General Fund budget for fiscal 2016. But the $1.4 billion General Fund accounts for only a quarter of the state’s annual spending, and it is necessary to look at the entire budget to understand another major structural problem: health care.

The $5.6 billion budget the governor proposed for fiscal 2016 represents an increase of $283 million over fiscal 2010 after adjusting for inflation. Within that total budget, health care-related spending will be up $367 million. That means spending for all of the rest of state government will have declined by $84 million. rapidly rising health care costs have been a problem for years, and Vermont took a big step toward addressing the problem when it created the Green Mountain Care Board with authority to regulate health care costs. but we canÕ t continue to cut everything else state government is obligated to do while we wait for the growth in health care costs to come down to a sustainable level.

What the legislature can do now: 1. Adopt the administrationÕ s 0.7 percent health care payroll tax.

The governor has proposed a 0.7 percent payroll tax to raise the revenue the state needs to increase its payments to hospitals, doctors, and other health care providers. Meanwhile, the Green Mountain Care board is making progress in slowing the growth of health care costs through regulation and redesign of the system for paying for health services. both of these steps can begin to take the pressure off the rest of state government.

2. refrain from making additional cuts to state services.

Cuts over the past decade or more have already undermined the state’s ability to competently deliver the services that Vermonters need and want. The failure to raise sufficient General Fund revenue to support these services has shifted costs onto the property tax and pushed up health insurance premiums. The recession has driven up demand for public services, and much of that demand continues. Nevertheless, for everything but health care-related services, the governor has proposed to spend less in fiscal 2016 than the state spent in inflation-adjusted dollars in fiscal 2010.

3. eliminate income tax breaks and lower tax rates.

Many Vermonters may be surprised to learn that the state has had the second fastest growing economy in New england since the bottom of the recession in June 2009. despite the comparatively strong economic growth, state revenues are growing more slowly than they were before the recession.

Vermont is one of six states in the country that still uses federal taxable income rather than adjusted gross income as the base for the state income tax. That means our top marginal rate is higher than necessary to raise the needed revenue. Additionally, tax breaks that primarily benefit upper-income taxpayers are undermining the progressivity and performance of the stateÕ s tax system. The state can lower marginal rates, increase revenue, and improve the progressivity of the tax system by eliminating itemized deductions and replacing personal exemptions with a refundable tax credit.

As the Public Assets Institute analysis based on projected fiscal 2016 budget gap data from JFO shows, taking these steps will allow the legislature to balance the budget while lowering income tax rates and make progress on addressing the structural problems that create budget gaps year after year.

We hope you will consider this approach to balancing the state budget this year and help Vermont to be a state that works for all of its residents into the future.

One Vermont SteeringCommittee: •Paul A.Cillo, president Public Asset Institute •Andrea Cohen, executive director Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility •Joel Cook, executive director VT-NEA •Karen Lafayette, legislative advocate Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council (VLIAC) •Ed Paquin, executive director Disability Rights Vermont •Sheila Reed, associate director Voices for Vermont’s Children •Julie Tessler, executive director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Service

Guest Viewpoint

Natural Gas: A choice for Vermont

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or almost 50 years, Vermont Gas has offered an important energy choice to Vermonters in Franklin and Chittenden counties. We serve tens of thousands of households and families, institutions from the smallest schools and fire stations to the largest hospitals, and businesses that do everything from making cheese or maple syrup to making computer chips. Nearly 50,000 customers rely on Vermont Gas because natural gas is efficient, affordable and reliable.

Since joining Vermont Gas Systems earlier this year, I have been deeply impressed by our team. Our 145 employees are dedicated, capable, and involved in their communities. Together we are looking to the future with innovative and thoughtful ideas to provide more Vermont families and businesses the choice of cleaner, more affordable natural gas.

Our customers experience significant savings. Over the past 12 months, our average residential customer saved more than $1,340 versus the cost of heating oil, and over $2,730 compared to propane heat. Our overall customer savings for this past year alone are almost $50 million. These real savings are important to Vermont families, businesses, towns, and school districts. They strengthen our regionÕ s economy. in the past three years, our customers have had rate reductions of almost 15 percent. Keeping our rates affordable, so that our products and services are competitive with other heating sources, is fundamental to our work. As a result, Vermont Gas has added about 14,000 new customers in the last 10 years, expanding our delivery

system to areas in Hinesburg, Richmond, Jericho, Underhill, and enosburg. WeÕ re on track to add an additional 1,200 customers this year as well.

Our customers’ cost savings come with the added benefit of carbon reductions. by using natural gas instead of oil or propane, our customers avoided about 191,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the past year. These avoided emissions are equivalent to eliminating more than 450 million vehicles miles traveled, or about 6.5% of the total miles Vermonters drive in a year. That’s a lot - especially when you realize these savings derive from substituting natural gas for other fuels in just two of Vermont’s 14 counties.

We are delivering innovative and leading-edge ways to help customers save more, consume less, and reduce their carbon footprints.

Today, through Vermont Gas’ energy efficiency programs, our customers collectively save almost $14 million per year, reducing carbon emissions by another 77,000 tons every year. WeÕ ve completed a pioneering Ò gas islandÓ in Middlebury to serve large customers with compressed natural gas until we are able to serve that community more economically by pipeline. WeÕ re looking forward to replicating this concept in other communities. WeÕ ve introduced renewable gas into our system and we are actively working to increase our renewable gas supply as new sources become available.

In the months and years to come, the Vermont Gas team will focus every day on delivering affordable, clean, cost-saving energy services to Vermont families, businesses and communities. With our focus on customers and the environment, Vermont Gas will continue to play an important part in Vermont’s economic growth - and

its clean energy future.

Don Rendall is president and CEO of Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. headquartered in South Burlington.

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hloe is a super lovable fouryear-old Pit bull mix. She came to Homeward Bound at the end of February after being surrendered by her owner. His housing situation had changed and was unfortunately unable to take Chloe with him.

ChloeÕ s previous owner told us that sheÕ s not very fond of other dogs or cats and would do best in a home with no other animals. She also has been around children of different ages and does great with them!

Chloe is a really great girl who is ready to go home. Not only is she very well behaved she is also extremely loving. if you are looking for a loyal companion who can always make you smile, come meet Chloe today.

Homeward Bound, Addison CountyÕ s Humane Society P: 802-388-1100

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The Week In Sports

Panther women’s tennis off to a perfect start with 9-0 win From College News Reports

Middlebury Ñ Following a pair of road victories Saturday, the 10th-ranked Middlebury College womenÕ s tennis team continued its hot start to the spring schedule, opening its home portion with a 9-0 victory over brandeis.

The Panthers (3-0) will next take to the court for five matches in California during its spring break trip, starting with a match against fifth-ranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps next Saturday at 5 p.m.

Middlebury cruised through all three matches in doublesÕ action. The Panther tandem of Ria Gerger and Lily Bondy secured the first point at No. 1 doubles with an 8-1 victory over Carley Cooke and Haley Cohen. At No. 2, the duo of Kaysee Orozco and Jennifer Sundstrom eased to an 8-3 win over Simone Vandroff and Maya Vasser. The pair of Alexandra Fields and Lauren Amos completed the sweep via an 8-4 win over Sarita biswas and Charlotte Aaron in the third slot. in singles play, the Panthers surrendered a total of 14 games cruising to straight-set wins in all six flights. Orozco picked up

Taylor Paquette Named NAC Softball Rookie of the Week CASTleTON Ñ After helping Castleton to a 4-3 record last week, freshman Taylor Paquette of Vergennes, VT was honored as the North Atlantic Conference rookie of the Week.

Paquette posted an impressive 1.62 erA over 13 innings of work, along with her first-career save, as Castleton went 2-1 with the rookie in the circle. She opened with three innings of relief while giving up one run to help the Spartans hold off uSC Sumter 4-3. She then gave up just four hits and two runs while going seven innings with eight strikeouts in a 2-1 loss to Norwich.

Paquette concluded her week with three innings of hitless relief, while striking out three in a 5-0 win over Warner.

the fourth Panther point at No. 4, her sixth-straight victory dating back to last fall, with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Vasser. Fields clinched the match from the No. 2 spot with a 6-2, 6-0 win against Vandroff, while Bondy won at No. 3 (6-3, 6-0) against Eska and Gerger was victorious at No. 1 (6-4, 6-2) against Cooke.

Shannon Gibbs was next off the court with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 5 against Aaron, and Katie Paradies rounded out the scoring with a 6-0, 6-1 victory against Hannah Marion.

Bombardier earns ECAC Women’s East honor

CASTLETON — The Castleton State College’s women’s hockey team finished the 2014-15 season with a 14-12-2 record and advanced to the eCAC east Championship game for the second time in school history. However, it has been the team’s performance off the ice that has truly been impressive this year, as the following students were among 18 honored as eCAC east All-Academic team member: rachel bombardier of Pittsford.

A total of 140 student-athletes from 14 institutions earned All-Academic honors this year led by Castleton, which set a school-record with 18 selections. Seniors brie Narodowy, Samantha McNeil, Molly Howard, Emily Raber, Jessica Spidle and Paula Stephens headlined the Spartans nominations. They were joined on the squad by juniors Jess Cameron, Anna daniels, rachel elliott, rachel bombardier and Sam Pion as well as sophomores Ally brandland, rachael brazil, lisa buratynski, Sabrina Hosner, Lisa Kilroy, Ashley Pelkey and Hannah Wright.

To be named to the eCAC WomenÕ s east All-Academic Team, a student-athlete must have completed at least one academic year at their current institution and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Mack on ECAC Men’s East All-Academic Team

CASTleTON Ñ Castleton State CollegeÕ s menÕ s hockey team performed well both on and off the ice this season, as eric Mack of rutland was one of the teamÕ s 13 players selected to the eCAC MenÕ s east All-Academic Team, as announced by the conference last week.

A total of 109 student-athletes from all ten member-institutions were named to the squad this year with Castleton placing the third most honorees of any program. Seniors Brian Greene and Thomas Shelley headlined the Spartan nominations after earning their spot on the team for the second straight season. They were joined on the squad by juniors Charles bando, ben bauer, Tyler Gaudry, Derek Gingera, Eric Mack and Brian Wadsworth as well as sophomores Mark Hochman, brock labelle, Corbin Marcotte,bart Moran and Patrick Thornton.

To be named to the eCAC MenÕ s east All-Academic Team, a student-athlete must have completed at least one academic year at their current institution and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Martin on Castleton’s tennis roster Taylor Paquette

CASTleTON Ñ Kyle Martin of West rutland was recently named to CastletonÕ s MenÕ s Tennis roster for the 2015 season. The Spartans opened their season last week and currently hold a 1-2 record after knocking off Johnson St., 8-1.

Paquette named to Player of the Week

CASTLETON — Taylor Paquette of Vergennes, VT was recently named to Castleton State CollegeÕ s Softball roster for the 2015 season.

The Spartans recently opened their campaign in Florida, posting a 4-3 record in seven games.

The squad opens conference play on April 4 when it hosts lyndon State for a doubleheader.

After helping Castleton to a 4-3 record last week, fPaquette was honored as the North Atlantic Conference rookie of the Week.

She posted an impressive 1.62 ERA over 13 innings of work, along with her first-career save, as Castleton went 2-1 with the rookie in the circle. She opened with three innings of relief while giving up one run to help the Spartans hold off uSC Sumter 4-3.

Paquette gave up just four hits and two runs while going seven innings with eight strikeouts in a 2-1 loss to Norwich; she concluded the week with three innings of hitless relief, while striking out three in a 5-0 win over Warner.

Whitmore is NAC Player

CASTleTON Ñ After helping the Spartans open the season with a 1-1 record, junior brandi Whittemore of Middlebury was recognized as the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the conference. in the season opening loss to St. lawrence (10-6), the junior recorded two assists, three caused turnovers, three draw controls, and five ground balls. The attacker then posted a career-high 11 points on six goals and five assists to go along with four draw controls, three ground balls and three caused turnovers in CastletonÕ s 17-14 win at Western Connecticut State. On the season, Whittemore leads the conference in points (13) and assists (7), while ranking second in goals (6).

This marks the second time in her career that Whittemore has received Player of the Week honors from the conference.

News Briefs

Easter services in Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH — The North Ferrisburgh UMC will hold Easter Sunday services Sunday, April 5, starting with a 6:15 a.m. sunrise service at the Claflin farm. The farm is located on Old Hollow, past the church, to Higbee Road; turn left and park as road goes into sharp curve—you should see a field with a cross. If it is raining, attendees will gather in the church sanctuary. Easter breakfast follows the Sunrise service at 7 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The main Easter service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care for those up to 5 years of age. No Sunday school wil be held easter. Children are invited to attend worship with their families.

Driver stopped in Waltham

WALTHAM — On March 21, the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Green Street in Waltham after observation a traffic violation. investigation revealed the operator, Matthew Gorton, 22, of bristol, had consumed alcohol prior to operating. Gorton was screened roadside and submitted to a preliminary breath test, which yielded a result of .191 percent BAC. Gorton was taken into custody and processed for DUI. Gorton was released on a citation to appear at Addison district Court on March 30 to answer the charge of dui.

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How are we doing? Business survey has mixed findings

WILLISTON — Davis and Hodgdon Associates CPAs conducted its semi-annual economic survey in January regarding the outlook of Vermont-based businesses. business owners are primarily concerned about what they will face in 2015 which include health insurance costs, tax law changes, and finding qualified employees. These concerns are consistent with last yearÕ s answers to the survey. Across the board, business owners are reporting that high taxes and rising costs of health care are making it difficult to stay competitive with neighboring states. Ò Frustrated business owners see the correlation between increased taxes on individuals and the lack of qualified employees”, said John Davis, managing partner of the firm. “The existing tax structure in the state of Vermont makes it difficult for employees to stay put in the state and just as challenging for qualified employees to relocate to our state. interestingly, it also appears that those businesses headquartered in Vermont, but also doing business outside the state are more optimistic about the Vermont economy than those who are exclusively doing business in Vermont.” ·52% of businesses exclusive to VT believe the stateÕ s economy is declining; 17% feel it is improving. ·Only 25% of VT businesses doing business outside the state believe the stateÕ s economy is declining; 24% feel it is improving.

There was a marginal difference between the two groups in their feelings for the uS economy:

· 57% of Vermont businesses doing business exclusively within the state, believe the uS economy is improving; while 17% believe it is declining. ·64% of VT businesses that also do business outside the state believe the uS economy is improving; while only 7% believe it is declining.

One survey respondent noted, Ò Spending and taxes are out of control. This prompted us to relocate to Iowa at the end of 2014. Vermont probably wonÕ t notice the loss of our $500,000 of revenues, but put together with others it will add up. It strikes us that Vermont wants to have a subsistence economy that depends upon tourists, services, and starving artists.Ó Additional responses reflect a more optimistic attitude among business owners in regards to the growth of their business. A full 66% expect an increase in company sales over the next six months compared to 57% in July 2014 and 56% in January 2014.

When asked what business economic issue they want to see addressed by the state legislature this year, the majority of respondents were unanimous in saying they want health care cost and other taxing of businesses to be reevaluated. As one respondent summed it up: Ò legislators need to do anything to make Vermont a more business friendly environment for employers; without them we have no employees.Ó The non-scientific survey, customized by Davis & Hodgdon to evaluate small- to mediumsized businesses, was completed by nearly 100 businesses located throughout the state, primarily in Chittenden (59%), but also in Addi-

Davis and Hodgdon conducted its semi-annual economic survey in January regarding the outlook of Vermont-based businesses. son (7%), Washington (7%) and Windham (6%) counties.

The industries surveyed included finance and insurance, retail, professional and technical, manufacturing, hotel and restaurant, health care and social assistance, educational services,

construction, information, transportation and warehousing, wholesale trade, and agriculture, with the majority (54%) of these respondents reporting annual revenues of $1 million or more in fiscal year 2014.

Annual tree and seedling sale benefits scholarships Middlebury Ñ The Otter Creek Natural resources Conservation district is sponsoring its Annual Otter Creek Tree & Seedling Program for area residents and cooperators. The program was developed for the convenience of area residents and to support on-going conservation projects.

Possible uses for the seedlings are home orchards, windbreaks, Christmas trees, ornamental, and wildlife habitat.

A partial list of trees and seedlings the district is offering are White Pine, balsam Fir, White Cedar, White Spruce, black Walnut, American Chestnut, lilac, disease resistant Apples, Plums and a very hardy Peach. Sugar maple, red maple and white oak are also available. This year look for a greater selection of blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and asparagus that thrives in

heavy clay and a limited selection of maples between six and eight feet in height.

Sale proceeds help support scholarships for Green Mountain Conservation Camp, Conservation Field day for all Addison County sixth graders, resource information workshops, and planting trees alongside streams.

To receive your order form detailing selection and cost call (802) 388-6746 x 126 or e-mail pam.stefanek@vt.nacdnet.net.

Orders will be welcome throughout April but those received by April 15 will get priority. The district Tree Sale pickup will be held in Middlebury on the morning of May 2.

Dr. Ayer dies at 71 WEYBRIDGE — Dr. Alan Ayer, 71, of Weybridge died March 13. He specialized in obstetrics gynecology in Middlebury. Ayer was affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Porter Hospital. He attended medical school at University of Vermont College of Medicine and graduated in 1971. He was the husband of State Sen. Claire Ayer.

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Gov. Shumlin opens maple sugar season RICHMOND — Gov. Peter Shumlin kicked off Vermont’s 2015 maple sugar season March 16, officially tapping a tree at Slopeside Syrup, in Richmond. The Governor was joined by Vermont Agriculture Secretary Chuck ross and students from richmond elementary, who tap trees at Slopeside as part of their Ò farm to schoolÓ curriculum.

Flanked by members of the maple community, the Governor used the occasion as an opportunity to build awareness for Ò real maple.” He called on Vermonters to help him bring attention to the many imitation maple products lining grocery shelves, which threaten the reputation of Vermont maple.

“Vermonters know real maple, but across the country, food manufacturers are mislabeling artificially produced products as

maple, and that creates confusion,” the Governor said. “We need to build awareness for real mapleÉ there is no substitute.Ó Ò As a business owner, my livelihood is threatened by those who market Ô fake maple,Ó Slopeside co-owner roger brown said. “My hope is that Vermonters will take an interest in this issue and vow to buy Ô real mapleÕ to support our sugarmakers.Ó Vermont continues to lead that nation in maple production.

In 2014, Vermont produced 42 percent of the nation’s syrup, twice the amount produced by the next largest maple states, combined (New york and Maine each produced 17 percent, respectively).

“It doesn’t get much more ‘Vermont’ than this,” said Shumlin.

Funding available to support children of preschool age Funding is now available for Vermont child care centers to support children of preschool age in need of assistance through the Edwards Child Care Scholarship Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation.

With funding from the Edwards Foundation, the Vermont Community Foundation has been providing qualified child care centers with scholarships for underserved families since 1990.

The board of the Edwards Foundation intends for the scholarship program to benefit children of preschool age who seem to be getting Ò lost in the cracksÓ when the day care subsidy is not enough or the child falls just outside of federal or state program eligibility criteria. The fund was established to help those who, as a result of geographic or economic isolation, may face difficulties preparing for elementary school.

Any nonprofit child care center in Vermont with demonstrated participation of children from economically stressed families is eligible to apply. Grants up to $2,000 are awarded.

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on May 1. Visit www.vermontcf.org/availablegrants to learn more.

JAZZED — On Saturday, April 4, Middlebury College will present the jazz all-star Miles Donahue Quintet, 8 p.m., at the Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Affiliate artist Miles Donahue,playing saxophone and trumpet, leads the lineup celebration of jazz. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free. See www.middlebury.edu/arts or call 802-443-3168 for more details.

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The high cost of electric in Vermont Legislative Report

By Rep. Warren Van Wyck Note: This report covers issues related to the Addison 3 District communities of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, and Waltham.

As i knocked on hundreds of doors this past summer and fall, i heard from residents many concerns about high property taxes, the high cost-of-living in Vermont, excessive regulations on businesses, the need for more good-paying jobs, especially for young people, and the water quality of lake Champlain. What i did not hear was a concern about reducing carbon dioxide emissions nor the desire to cover additional dozens of acres of farmland with black solar panels (the result of bill H.702, Act 99 of 2014, which I had voted against also). i do support wind and solar power in a competitive marketplace. i do not support subsidies that allow out-of-state developers to earn great profits while disfiguring the rural landscape that so many cherish in this county and state.

This year I serve on the Vermont State House Natural Resources and Energy Committee, which has been working on bill H.40, “An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program.Ó The primary driver of this bill is to continue to allow Vermont utilities to receive about $50 million per year from other New England states by selling the renewable attributes of Vermont energy.

Vermont’s current renewable energy program, called SPEED, has been viewed by other states as unacceptable due to the double-counting of renewable attributes, therefore, it must be discontinued. In its place, Vermont must establish a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that other states will accept. With an acceptable rPS, there would not be rate increases of six percent or 20 percent.

While a simple bill could have dismantled the double-counting, the H. 40 bill is quite complex.

Most of the bill is a laundry list of renewable energy requirements (total and distributed) and fossil fuel reduction goals that will certainly lead to more expensive electric rates, more economic malaise (solar jobs are a flash-in-the-pan — read about Spain’s solar debacle on the Web), more bureaucrats at the electric utilities and the Vermont Department of Public Service shuffling papers and more farm fields covered with black solar panels. Therefore, I voted against it in Committee.

I’ve attended two economic forums since the Legislature has convened. Various manufacturing businesses emphasized that they compete globally. Even an economic powerhouse like Germany is not immune to the effects of excessive renewables: “Electricity prices in Germany are already among the highest in the world. The price of industrial electricity has risen about 37 percent since 2005, according to the Federation of German Industries. The price in the United States has fallen by 4 percent over about the same time. The rise in energy prices has already cost Germany $52 billion in net exports and could prove even more damaging if steps are not taken to keep prices in check, according to the IHS study. “ (New York Times, March 19, 2014). Note: Vermont’s rates remain among the highest in this country.

Many Vermont businesses that bring money into the state’s economy must compete regionally, nationally and globally. However, Vermont must not cripple its economy via excessive electric rates in a quixotic attempt to solve a global carbon dioxide issue.

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Vermont Law Cadet program seeks donors PITTSFORD — The Vermont American Legion Law Cadet Program is always looking for a few good cadet candidatesÑ now the non-profit program is seeking the aid of a few good donors. Ò We are trying to raise funds for this program to ensure this program thrives and that we provide the best to our Vermont young adults who attend,Ó said Tom Scanlon of Middlebury, who is tasked with promoting the program locally for the legion. Ò donation checks must be marked Ô law Cadet ProgramÕ ,Ó he added.

Posts and organizations can mail donations to the American Legion, Department of Vermont, P.O. Box 396, Montpelier, Vt. 05601-0396. Ò The cadet program is one of the legionÕ s programs in the Green Mountain State which provides and fosters healthy, wholesome and educational opportunities for our young citizens,Ó Scanlon added.

All of the children and youth programs promoting Americanism are: •Junior Law Cadet Program American Legion Baseball •High School Oratorical Competition Boys State and Boys Nation •Samsung American Legion Scholarship and various scholarships at the post and department level •Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship •American Legion Junior Shooting Sports •American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund •The Need a Lift? college financial aid guide •Flag Education & School Medal Awards The individual American legion Posts sponsor individual youth to participate in this week of fun and excitement.

Cadets are housed and eat their meals at the Vermont Police Academy, located in Pittsford.

The Vermont Police Academy is part of a large training complex which includes the Vermont Fire Academy and facilities utilized for training for many other agencies including Fish & Wildlife and Corrections.

K-9 training is also conducted as well as all firearms training.

There is a ropes course at the academy and this is particularly enjoyed by all. Weather permitting the cadets can also look forward to air support units of the National Guard.

Cadets participate in firearms training, self defense tactics, as well as learn the latest in law enforcement technology including K-9 handling, and accident and criminal investigations. There are daily calisthenics as well as drill and ceremonies, but there is also much, much more.

The academy is not just about law enforcement. it is a true cross section of all emergency and governmental services as well as service agencies that are so important.

While the majority of the supervision is conducted by members of the Vermont National Guard, Vermont Air Guard, Rutland County SheriffÕ s department, as well as the Marine reserve. Other agencies assist as needed.

For more details, see http://vtlegion.org/programs/lawcadet.html or call 1-800-501-7131 or e-mail: alvthq@myfairpoint. net.

Easter services in Ferrisburgh

FERRISBURGH — The North Ferrisburgh UMC will hold easter Sunday services Sunday, April 5, starting with a 6:15 a.m. sunrise service at the Claflin farm. The farm is located on Old Hollow, past the church, to Higbee Road; turn left and park as road goes into sharp curve—you should see a field with a cross. if it is raining, attendees will gather in the church sanctuary. easter breakfast follows the Sunrise service at 7 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The main Easter service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care for those up to 5 years of age. No Sunday school wil be held easter. Children are invited to attend worship with their families.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the region Thursday, March 26

VERGENNE S- Northlands Tackles Bullying, Northlands Job Corps Center, 9 a.m. in the Gymnasium, historic anti-bullying program to empower students and invites the entire community to join in program launch.

Friday, March 27

Middlebury - Ò Start your Own businessÓ Workshop, Second Floor Conference room at the Addison County economic development Corporation, 1590 route 7 South, Suite b, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Cost is $99, Space is limited, Please register online at www.vtsbdc.org.

Saturday, March 28

RUTLAND - The Green Mountain Table Tennis Club, 53rd Annual Open Table Tennis Tournament, The Knights of Columbus/ Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium, 21 Merchants Row, To Sign Up or for more info www.gmttc.com, or 247-5313, No applications will be mailed out; Please print application from website, Completed and Mailed to be received a week prior to event.

RUTLAND - Community Easter Egg Hunt, College of St. Joseph, Tuttle Hall, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Children of all ages (with adult supervision) Welcome, Thousands of candy filled eggs will be hidden around Tuttle Hall, If we experience inclement weather, the event will be held inside. Parking is available in several campus parking lots. The event is free and open to the public. info: 776-5236. brANdON - The Michele Fay band, brandon Music, 62 Country Club road, 7:30 p.m., Featuring original and Americana music that brings forth a comfortable groove of folk, swing, and bluegrass-influenced songs, Info: 802-247-4295 or info@brandonmusic.net.

Sunday, March 29

MIDDLEBURY - 2015 VWA Middlebury Bridal Show, Middle-

bury Inn, 11:30 a.m., prize drawings 1:30 p.m., Visit with the areaÕ s top wedding professionals, taste horsdÕ oeuvres and wedding cake samples, have your picture taken in the photo booth and see fashions by KÕ s bridal and McNeil & reedy, tickets and registration are at middleburybridalshow.com, info: 459-2897 or Vermontweddingassociation.com.

KILLINGTON - Chamber Golf Classic Fundraiser, Green Mountain National Golf Course, 1:30 p.m., The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce 30th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser, $99 per person and includes greens fees, cart rental, awards dinner, goody bags, a chance to win great door prizes, team prizes, trophies and a silent auction, Sign up your team fill out the form at, RutlandVermont.com, emailing chamber@rutlandvermont.com or calling 802-773-2747.

Monday, March 30

MIDDLEBURY - College Choir Tour Home Concert, Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., Free, Info: 802-4433168 or www.middlebury.edu/arts. bridPOrT - Addison County legislative breakfast, Community Hall, Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m., Program from 7:30-8:45 a.m., luncheon from noon-1:45 p.m., Purchase of breakfast not required, but helps our host defray from the cost of opening the hall.

Tuesday, March 31

MIDDLEBURY - Guest speaker James H. Maroney Jr., Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts, room 125, Maroney discusses Charles Sheeler and Albert einstein, Pioneers in the exploration of Spacetime, 4:30 - 6 p.m., info: 802-443-3168 or www.middlebury.edu/arts.

Middlebury - Nile Project: Music Master Class with dance, Mahaney Center for the Arts, room 110, Presenting, lively master class surveying music and dance traditions from some of the 11 countries bordering the Nile river basin, 4:30 p.m., info: 802443-3168 or www.middlebury.edu/arts.

Wednesday, April 1

BRIDPORT - The Bridport Book Club, Bridport Highway Dept Conference room, Crown Point road at Short Street, Will discuss the Tenderness of Wolves, by Stef Penney. All interested Readers welcome! Info: 802-758-2858.

Ongoing

MIDDLEBURY - Champlain Valley Fiddlers’ Club Monthly Meeting, every third Sunday of the Month, 12-5 p.m. at the VFW. Suggested donation $2/person.

BURLINGTON- Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group, meets the second Tuesday of each month at HOPE Lodge (237 east Ave., burlington). info: 802-274-4990.

BRANDON- Brandon Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. life bridge Cafe. info: 802-247-3490.

RUTLAND - Vermont Farmers’ Market. Vermont Farmers’ Food Center, every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Farmers’ Market, Mary Hogan Elementary School, every Saturday from 9 a.m.

BRIDPORT - Community Supper, Bridport Grange, 5-7 p.m. every Friday until Mid- April. everyone Welcome, Free.

RUTLAND - Chess Club, Godnick Adult Center, Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m. All ages are welcome and is open to the public, info: 802-773-1853.

RUTLAND - Tot-Drop- In, Giorgetti Arena, Saturdays March 14 to April 25, 10 - 11 a.m., This drop-in hour is unstructured time for kids 18 months to 4 years to just be kids and play around with balls, tunnels and other age appropriate items, Tots can burn some energy while developing gross motor skills, $5/individual $10/Family, Fees are per day.

SHELBURNE - Shelburne Museum Presents: “Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic”, Exhibition of Work from acclaimed Ò i SpyÓ author/artist, on display until July 5.

Note: The Eagle requires two weeks notice for all events in the calendar. Also, only paid placements have guaranteed placement.

Miroshnik’s comedy will mix fantasy, reality at Middlebury College Middlebury Ñ The Middlebury College department of Theatre and dance will present Meg MiroshnikÕ s dark comedy, “The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls” on April 2–4 at the Seeler Studio Theatre. Associate Professor of Theatre Alex draper will direct a cast of seven Middlebury students.

Why did Draper choose “The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls” for Middlebury? First and foremost, he valued this fresh, challenging play by a talented new playwright. “I first read it when it was submitted for the Blackburn Prize—it’s filled with fantastic, demanding roles that are fun to dive into.Ó Also, he was interested in the way the play mixed fantasy and reality, informing each other in unexpected ways. draper notes, Ò it requires a very nimble, playful, and challenging acting styleÑ which our excellent cast has embraced fully.Ó The cast of Ò The Fairytale lives of Russian Girls” includes Katie Weatherseed ’16.5, Lana Meyer ’17, Leah Sarbib ’15.5, Caitlyn Meagher ’17, Kathleen Gudas ’16.5, Isabella Alonzo ’18, and Gabrielle Owens ’17.

“The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls” will be performed on Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, April 4, at 2 and 7:30 p.m..; in the Seeler Studio Theatre at the Kevin P. Mahaney Õ 84 Center for the Arts.

There will be a post-show discussion with the cast and crew following the Friday night show. Tickets are $12 for the general public; $10 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other i.d. card holders; and $6 for Middlebury College students.

The Mahaney Center is located at 72 Porter Field road in Middlebury, just off route 30 south. Free parking is available.

For tickets or information, call (802) 443-Midd (6433) or go to http://go.middlebury.edu/arts.

Cast members: The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance will present Meg Miroshnik’s dark comedy, “The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls” on April 2–4 at the Seeler Studio Theatre. Associate ProfessorAlex Draper will direct a cast of seven Middlebury students.

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cases, could obtain standard loans with standard interest rates. SbA loans offer advantageous low rates. during that period, the SbA issued $67.23 billion in loans and guarantees to 34,677 entities.

Many of the loans, which ranged from $1 million to $5 million, went to luxury goods retailers, exclusive clubs, Fortune 100 companies, plastic surgery clinics and even private equity firms.

Found among the list of borrowers were rolex and lamborghini dealers, Napa Valley wineries, Sears and State Farm affiliates, Jackson Hole and Lake Tahoe resorts, and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners in Beverly Hills — not your typical mom-and-pop shops.

Not all big-dollar SbA loans went to serve the lifestyles of the rich and famous, and the ones that did werenÕ t necessarily unethical or illegal. The SBA’s definition of a “small business concernÓ is broad enough to allow for such apparent abuses of the SbA mission.

However, as taxpayers become aware of such lending in their states, they may wonder why they are on the hook for all these loans, should they go into default.

American TransparencyÕ s government spending website, Openthebooks.com, allows anyone to see whoÕ s getting SbA loans.

In Vermont, the list of million-dollar SBA loan recipients reveals a broad mix of businesses and industries.

The borrowersÕ business missions range from charitable to exclusive.

Quechee Lakes Landowners Association operates The Quechee Club, a membership club that bills itself as “Vermont’s premier four-season destination.” Queechee’s attractions include Lakeland and Highland championship golf courses, the Queechee ski area, polo fields and upscale dining.

Crl Solar, the developer of large, utility-scale solar farms in barton and White river Junction, is owned by essex Capital Partners, a boxford, Massachusetts-based renewable energy developer. The firm’s subsidiary, Barton Solar, has produced one of the largest commercial solar installations in Vermont.

Essex Mansfield, the state’s top-dollar borrower, provides assisted living and memory care for seniors at Mansfield Place in essex.

Vermont Creamery is an international-award-winning cheesemaker.

While these companies may technically fall within the SbAÕ s definition of a small business, they challenge the notion that the SBA exists to provide financial aid to entrepreneurs who canÕ t obtain traditional bank loans.

Adam Andrzejewski, the author of American TransparencyÕ s oversight report, said such lending practices should alert Congress to convene hearings about the SbA loan program. Ò The mission of the SbA isnÕ t to provide taxpayer-subsi-

dized banking to wealthy, large or established companies. itÕ s supposed to lend to mom-and-pop businesses on Main Street,Ó Andrzejewski said. Ò The millions of dollars lent to already-established businesses just amounts to a slush fund for the wealthy lifestyle.Ó Andrzejewski said the main problem with SbA loans is taxpayers are left picking up the tab whenever borrowers default.

According to loan data from the SbA, the agency has Ò charged offÓ over $27 billion in loans and guarantees since 2005. About $11 billion of that amount was charged off since 2010.

Moreover, because the SbAÕ s Fiscal year 2014 loan portfolio stands at about $114 billion in outstanding loans, taxpayers could be opening their wallets to cover such defaults indefinitely.

As the national debt continues to spiral out of control, taxpayers fed up with government waste may call for an end to the SbA lending program.

Andrzejewski said the SbAÕ s failure to follow its own mission demands it. Ò The purpose of the SbA isnÕ t to become a slush fund loan pool for established companies, private country clubs, the Fortune 100, or successful companies serving the wealthy lifestyle. extreme lending of taxpayer dollars calls into question the entire small business lending program,Ó he said.

Contact Bruce Parker at bparker@watchdog.org

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Vermont earns an ‘F’ on welfare reform report card CHICAGO — Vermont is among seven states that earned an Ò FÓ for its welfare reform policies on the 2015 Welfare reform report Card, a comprehensive piece of scholarship produced by four public policy researchers at the conservative Heartland Institute .

Vermont was the state with the third-worst welfare reform policies, finishing no. 48 of the 50 states. Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Missouri also earned F grades on the report card.

Nearly two decades ago, in 1996, Congress passed and President bill Clinton signed a reform measure ending the national entitlement to welfare for families with dependent children. each state implemented welfare reform differently and a natural experiment began, allowing researchers to discover welfare policies that help people become financially independent

and escape poverty. Ò One of the main points here is, it doesnÕ t take a lot of governorsÕ time or legislatorsÕ time to do something that really makes a difference,Ó said lead author Gary MacDougal, a policy advisor at The Heartland Institute. “We’ve got the richest nation in the world. WeÕ ve got an obligation to people less fortunate than ourselves – people that have these barriers to help them get into the system that we know is the greatest in the world.Ó The 2015 Welfare reform report Card grades five policies key to the goal of welfare: raising the standard of living of the nationÕ s poor by moving them to work and self-sufficiency.

Those five policies are work requirements, cash diversion, service integration, time limits, and sanctions.

OPEN STUDIO ART — Student ARTIST Ben Goldberg at work at a recent Middlebury College Open Studio event. In conjunction with the Spring Student Symposium, the Johnson Building studios will be open again, Friday, April 10, for viewing new work and works in progress. Sponsored by the college’s Program in Studio Art. Free. More details online at www.middlebury.edu/arts or call 802-443-3168.

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Agreement brings passenger rail service closer

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (DVt.) says years of work on the goal of restoring passenger rail service between Vermont and Montreal took a major step forward this week as the united States and Canada signed a long-awaited agreement designed to improve cross border travel and security between the two countries.

Pre-clearance facilities allow travelers to pass through u.S. Customs and border Protection (CbP) inspections prior to traveling, permitting them to quickly move along to their destinations upon arrival in the united States. leahy worked with the u.S. department of Homeland Security and other partners over several years to restart passenger rail service between Vermont and Montreal.

AmtrakÕ s Montrealer line used to run service between Washington, D.C., and Montreal, Quebec, serving nine Vermont stations along the way. That cross-border service ended in 1995, when St. Albans became the terminus for the new Vermonter train.

A key to restoring Amtrak service between Vermont and Montreal is the creation of a preclearance facility in MontrealÕ s Central Station. This would eliminate the need for the train to stop at the u.S. border to allow CBP officers to inspect passengers, a process that currently takes about an hour on the AmtrakÕ s Adirondack line in New york.

Vermont moved a step closer to Amtrak rail service to Montreal. Pictured: Amtrak train in 2012.

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is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, All Species. Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. $ or % paid.

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APARTMENT RENTALS PORT HENRY. 2BR Apartment.

Near Downtown, Walking distance to grocery store, shopping, services, $500. Plus security deposite. 802-363-3341.

Schroon Lake – Adult male for 1 bdrm, 3 room apartment. Completely furnished, on-site parking, five minute walk to village, no children, no pets. $700/mo incl all utilities, $500 refundable security deposit. 518-532-7798.

Warrensburg – 1 bdrm, upstairs, off street parking, snow & garbage removal included, no pets, $525/mo + util. 1st month, security deposit & lease required. 518-6232327.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS Commercial space....2 room first floor office space located in downtown Ticonderoga. Off street parking. $375 per month.

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Lake George - 2003 custom built seasonal home, 14' x 38' w/glass & screened enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $60K. 518-964-1377 Sebastian, Florida Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community.

4.4 miles to the beach, Close to riverfront district. New models from $85,000. 772?581?0080, www.beach-cove.com

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AIRY LAKEVIEW PORT HENRY HOME Overlooking Lake Champlain.

1785 square ft 4 bedroom home. Currently has two apartments; easily convert back to a single family dwelling; can live in one side or mother daughter or rent other Very well kept.

Wood/Tile Flooring. Fireplace with removable woodstove insert. Great neighbors. Village water/sewer.

Reduced. $149,000 Telephone Robin at 845-454-5200.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247

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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 KINGSBURY, Private Cul-De-Sac near Quaker Road.

NEWLY RENOVATED 4 BED, 2 BATH, with INDOOR POOL, NEW PRICE. 518-683-6839.

LAND Attention: Investor or Builder: 336 wooded acres, Lake Luzerne area.

Long road frontage. Year round accessibility. Electric. Spring fed pond and stream. Borders large tract of State Forest. Ideal for investment or private estate. Alton Makely 518-231-0304.

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in the town of Moriah. Lake view, great hunting, and privacy what more could you ask for. Call Ashley at 578-2501 for more information.

CONTRACT FELL THRU! 5 acres $19,900 or $254/month! 70% below market! Gorgeous woods 5 miles to Cooperstown! G'teed buildable! Twn rd, utils, call 888-701-1864 or go to newyorklandandlakes.com CONTRACT FELL THRU! 5 acres$19,900 or $254/month! 70% below market! Gorgeous woods, 5 miles to Cooperstown! G'teed buildable! Town rd, utils. Call: 888-905-8847 or go to newyorklandandlakes.com 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 MUST SELL 9.1 acre building lot with prime hunting. Next to State land. Harris Road, Brant Lake, NY. Asking $62,500. 518-494-3174

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PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Beekmantown, NY. 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178.

Crown Point on Sugar Hill Road, 4-5 bdrms, 2 bath, full cellar, dbl garage, 1 1/3 acres w/pool, elec & wood heat, $169,900. 518-5973869

Schroon Lake – leased land w/camp in excellent cond, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50K. Call for details 518-4957683

STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing.

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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 UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 11 acres-$69,900 Beautiful woods on bass lake 5 mi to Cooperstown!

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