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Gunfire over horse in Orwell ORWELL Ñ On Oct. 9, Vermont State Police troopers along with Addison County Sheriffs Department officers responded to a residence on Parks Drive in Orwell for a suspicious complaint.

After a brief investigation, police discovered that Jeffrey Bradish, 51, of Orwell and Clifford Casavant, 41, of Salisbury had a disagreement over a horse.

During the disagreement, Bradish became upset and fired a .45 cal. hand gun at Casavant and his daughterÕ s general direction. They were both unharmed.

Bradish also threatened to kill Casavant if he didnÕ t return the horse.

Bradish was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chittenden County Correctional Center for lack of $15,000 bail.

Bradish will be arraigned in Addison County Court on Oct. 10.

VSP investigating stolen firearms GOSHEN Ñ On Oct. 8, Vermont State Police at New Haven responded to a report of a home burglary in Goshen in Addison County.

An unidentified gunowner told troopers that two firearms, a Ruger Vaquero and a Springfield Arms AR-15, are mising.

Due to the active investigation, the victimÕ s information is not being released at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the New Haven State Police at 802-388-4919.

Information can submitted by an anonymous tip by texting Ò CRIMESÓ (274637) with keyword: VTIPS or online at http://vsp.vermont. gov/tipsubmit.

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Singing group to form—for the joy of it

EMERGING ART

By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ Middlebury resident Barbara Clearbridge is both a Quaker and a medical intuitive. She has shared her spirituality and healing skills for more than a quarter century. In addition to her healing work, Clearbridge has a love for music which sheÕ s now sharing. Clearbridge is organizing a local choir that will bring residents, from teens to seniors, together to celebrate life and spirit through song. Ò The new choir is forming to sing uplifting and spiritually focused music,Ó Clearbridge said. Ò This kind of music is so important to cheer us up, keep us going through hard times, build bridges between us, and help us feel GodÕ s presence. Music from many faith traditions will be included, along with contemporary, folk, and classical CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

REALITY CHECK — On Friday, Oct. 24 Middlebury’s Mahaney Center for the Arts will present “Emerging Adulthood: Psychology and Portraiture,” at 12:30 p.m. Dance Theatre. Professor of psychology Barbara Hofer joins artist Kate Gridley in a talk given in conjunction with the exhibition “Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults.” Refreshments provided. Free.

Photo by Paul Gamba.

Bristol is number one in online safety survey

By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com

Good news: Bristol ranked first in a new national online safety survey.

Pictured: Downtown Bristol in January 2012.

Photo by Lou Varricchio

MIDDLEBURY Ñ The results of a new, national online survey is good news for Vermont as well as three local communities in the EagleÕ s circulation area. The survey, conducted by the online Movoto Real Estate blogsite, reinforces what many Vermonters already senseÑ an underlying feeling of relative safety in the cities, towns, and places of Vermont.

While Vermont has disturbing pockets of crime, overall, the survey reinforces the fact that many communities in this state remain safe places when compared elsewhere.

Earlier this year, Movoto conducted a safety survey for individuals and families looking for a safe place to live.

According to MovotoÕ s Chad Stiffney, the blog decided to find out just which of VermontÕ s places are the safest. Ò All of the communities that made the top 10 safest places in Vermont, are truly exceptional when you think about the fact that they

are already in one of the safest states. In July, we found out that Vermont is the third safest state in the union,Ó Stiffney said.

According to MovotoÕ s analysis, Stifney announced that the winner is Bristol. Ò Of course, this wasnÕ t without some pretty sweet competition,Ó he noted.

Here are the 10 safest places in Vermont: 1. Town of Bristol 2. Town of Randolph 3. Town of Chester 4. Town of Middlebury 5. Town of Swanton 6. Town of Northfield 7. Town of Windsor 8. Town of St. Johnsbury 9. Census designated place of Brandon 10. Town of Milton Ò Seeing as Vermont recently ranked the third safest state in the nation, to be one of the 10 safest places within such a state is quite an accomplishment,Ó Stiffney added.

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All hail to the chief

Hinesburg Fire Chief honored with award nomination

By Gail Callahan

lou@addison-eagle.com HINESBURG Ñ Hinesburg Fire Department Chief Al Barber got a professional feather in his firefighter’s cap when he was informed about his nomination for a statewide honor.

Barber, who has been HinesburgÕ s chief since the year 2000, received a letter dated Sept. 15, informing him he was named as a finalist for the Northeast States Emergency Consortium 2014 Vermont Emergency Manager of the Year.

Barber said he believes Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Joe Flynn put his name in the hat for consideration. Ò Oh, itÕ s pretty surprising,Ó Barber said. Ò I found out about it in a letter.Ó This is not the first time Barber received recognition for leading the 40-member strong volunteer squad. Two years ago, Barber received the 2012 GovernorÕ s Award for Volunteer Service to the State of Vermont. He also sits on numerous statewide committees, which are charged with overseeing emergency preparedness and management. Ò I want to be there to be able to go to someone and help,Ó said Barber.

At right: Hinesburg Fire Department Chief Al Barber. Photo courtesy of Al Barber.

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Seniors, Medicare and single payer: Ethan Allen Institute

By Rob Roper

An interesting kerfuffle popped up in the comment pages of a recent Vermont Digger news article, Ò Feliciano Claims Shumlin Wants to Take Over Medicare.Ó First, the way the headline is phrased is meant to cast doubt on the Ò claim.Ó However, Act 48 as passed, which Shumlin signed and his party and the Progressives wrote and voted for, spells out specifically that the Vermont does in fact want to take over Medicare. It states with emphasis added: Ò The director, in collaboration with the agency of human services, shall obtain waivers, exemptions, agreements, legislation, or a combination thereof to ensure that, to the extent possible under federal law, all federal payments provided within the state for health services are paid directly yo Green Mountain Care.

Green Mountain care shall assume responsibility for the benefits and services previously paid for by the federal programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and, after implementation, the Vermont

health benefit exchange.” (Page 12) And, Ò The agency shall seek permission from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to be the adminsitrator for the Medicare program in Vermont.Ó (Page 85) DiggerÕ s Morgan True pointed out that Act 48 has since been refined to read: (e) The Agency shall seek permission from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to be the administrator of the medicare program in Vermont. If the Agency is unsuccessful in obtaining such permission, Green Mountain Care shall be the secondary payer with respect to any health service that may be covered in whole or in part by Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare).

The new language reflects the reality that Shumlin et al may not get what they want from the feds, but itÕ s not a Ò claimÓ by Feliciano that the governor and the legislature want to take over Medicare. It’s a fact codified in law. And, they are legally obli-

gated to try.

Whether successful or not, seniors will be impacted by the transition to single payer should it occur.

If Vermont gets its waivers, Medicare will be folded into Green Mountain Care. If not, then GMC will become the secondary or Ò wrap aroundÓ payer.

This means that seniors who have private wrap around or Medigap policies could potentially no longer be able to obtain them.

GMC will fill that role; how well, who knows? All we know for sure is that the program will be administered by the same people who brought us the Vermont Health Connect debacle. Not comforting.

Many commenters on the Digger article accused Feliciano of trying to scare seniors., but, these are facts. If the facts are scary, we have a problem.

Rob Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute www.ethanallen. org.

McKibben pivotal in Climate Change March held in NYC

By Bruce Parker

Vermont Watchdog MIDDLEBURY Ñ As world leaders met Tuesday to propose new climate regulations for United Nations members, a fossil fuels divestment movement championed by Vermont environmentalist and PeopleÕ s Climate March organizer Bill McKibben is attracting big supporters Ñ including oil tycoons the Rockefeller family.

A statement released last Monday by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund said the $860 million organization will reduce its investments in oil sands and coal to less than 1 percent of its portfolio by the end of the year. According to philanthropic strategy firm Arabella Advisors, 181 institutions and local governments with $50 billion in assets have pledged to divest from fossil fuels.

Against the backdrop of the U.N. Climate Summit meeting, in which more than 100 nations gathered in New York City to address climate change, a green push to strip oil and gas companies of large institutional investors this week has gained endorsements from the city of Oxford and Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin.

“Peter Shumlin became the first governor to endorse the idea earlier this week,Ó McKibben said. (States) should divest their pension funds of holdings in fossil fuel companies. É It makes no sense to invest in the companies that drive the crisis.Ó Environmental groups convinced that driving hybrids and changing light bulbs wonÕ t save the planet from extreme weather have decided to increase pressure on oil and gas companies by attacking their institutional funding. Ò People are saying recycling and the things weÕ ve done so far to protect the planet aren’t enough. We need major action at all levels, including the financial level,” said Jay Carmona, fossil fuel divestment campaign manager for 350.org.

Carmona, a former online outreach director at Media Matters, said she advises city governments, agencies, foundations and faith organizations to combat climate change through fossil fuel divestment. 350.org, an anti-carbon group founded by McKibben, seeks to control companies by putting negative pressure on their reputations and stock prices, as has occurred with the coal industry. Ò There are 200 fossil fuel companies that hold the bulk of the coal, oil and gas reserves. Those reserves are part of the fundamental valuation of those companies. The idea is to remove public institutional investment from those 200 companies,Ó she said.

The movement is having mixed results. While Stanford University agreed to rid its $21 billion endowment of investments in coal companies, Harvard President Drew Foust said calls for fossil fuel divestment were unwarranted and unwise. Carmona said in the past 20 months she has received divestment commitments from 30 cities and 12 universities.

McKibben and Carmona believe state pensions are fertile ground for the divestment movement. While the activists are pushing for Vermont to change its pension investment strategy, the ultimate divestment target is CaliforniaÕ s public employees retirement system, CalPERS, which has a $300 billion portfolio Ñ the largest in the nation.

McKibben, who serves as environmental studies scholar at VermontÕ s Middlebury College, made headlines this week by organizing the largest climate march in history. The gathering, which was designed to show support for this weekÕ s U.N. Climate Summit in New York City, drew more than 300,000 demonstrators, including a highly eccentric mix of communists, vegans, union members and other radicals.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, who attended the march, praised McKibben for his efforts to promote worldwide divest-

Vergennes man promoted to captain

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com VERGENNES Ñ Brian A. Gebo has been promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. The official announcement was made by the Navy in June.

Gebo is currently serving as a student at the Naval War College, U.S. Naval War College, Naval Station Newport, R.I. He has served in the military for 22 years.

The Naval Command College is a

year-long international graduate-level program consisting of 47 senior naval officers from 44 countries. Gebo will be reporting to the National Reconnaissance Office in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Heather, and three boys, Brady, Aidan and Spencer.

Gebo is the son of Valli Gebo of Vergennes.

He is a 1988 graduate of Vergennes Union High School, Vergennes, Vt. He earned an bachelorÕ s degree in 1992 from Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine.

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ment from fossil fuel companies. Ò Bill understands that the only way weÕ ll reverse global warming is if millions of people all over the world are prepared to take on the powerful fossil fuel industry and demand change,Ó Sanders said in a statement.

Carmona said fossil fuel divestment is one of the most important themes emerging out of the PeopleÕ s Climate March. “(We need) major public institutions that have large amounts of money invested in these companies to put money towards solutions to the climate crisis, and to create a financial industry signal and sentiment to work on transitioning the economy away from fossil fuels.Ó Contact Bruce Parker at bparker@watchdog.org.

Bill McKibben is cuffed at the White House when protesting a planned 2,763-mile oil pipeline connecting Alberta, Canada, to Texas in 2011.

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From the Editor

Past my window I

tÕ s mid-October in the Champlain Valley of Vermont, and the autumn, so far, has been a delight--long warm days with generous amounts of sunshine, two or three nights of ultra-light frosts, lots of delicious local apples (though not as bountiful as last yearÕ s harvest), and scattered, colorful leaves going through the botanical realmÕ s annual, high-latitude dance of death before springÕ s expected resurrection.

In my neighborhood thereÕ s been talk of a large adult black bear that has been seen running across the road and even standing on a neighborÕ s back deck.

Here I can hear an occasional hoot owl, the jack-hammering of an overzealous woodpecker high above, the high-pitched foxÕ s yelp just before dawn, and the mournful coyote’s howl when the ghostly light of the Moon, on a crystal night, bathes the nearby fields in eerie, silvery shrouds.

ThereÕ s always something going on out here, even for a semi-rural place thatÕ s far removed from street lights, without 24/7 places to go and things to do.

Just this weekend I encountered a neighbor I hardly knew in the process of relocating, having held the requisite yard sale, and now moving closer to Burlington.

Another neighbor was outside watching a Green Mountain Power lineman extracting a long, orange plastic pole from the back of his utility truck. The insulated pole was then extended to dislodge an unfortunate grey squirrel which was electrocuted; it apparently tried to jimmy a humming transformer on the top of a tall power pole.

And now itÕ s time for sensitive potted houseplants to come back indoors-My wife, a retired teacher, is the proud caretaker of a 60-pound potted grapefruit tree--which was, amazingly, a gift to her in 1972; it was grown as a seedling-in-a-Dixie Cup by one of her Mary Hogan Elementary School students. It has been soaking up VermontÕ s yearround sunshine--far, far from its native Florida habitat--ever since.

Trimmed and repotted over the years, the dwarfish tree is dollied with a hand cart back into the garage when the thermometer threatens to reach the mid-30s. And when the frost finally arrives for good, the tree will be placed, with some difficulty, by a pair of south-facing French doors where it stands, as it always has, basking in warm solar rays all winter long, until the spring arrives. Then the process is reversed, outdoors, for a 43rd season. I wonder: is it Vermont’s oldest citrus tree?

More work of the season: The last of the window air-conditioning units has been removed and placed back inside a dark closet until next year--that is, if itÕ s called upon, again, to chill during an all too short North County heat wave.

The summer patio furniture, colorful cushions, and Tiki torches are the last to be returned to winter exile; there’s nothing sadder.

Next year, we always say, weÕ ll spend more of those ersatz tropical evenings out there watching the Moon rise over Moosalamoo. But then we never do.

Poet Don Iannone has expressed this seasonÕ s melancholic changes far better than I ever could: “With just a glimmer of sadness, I watch as... the last of summer drift(s) past my window and autumnÕ s... show begin.Ó Louis Varricchio

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Publisher’s Column

North Country Community Papers alive and doing well

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stale by the time we published in comparison wanted to take this opportunity to say to the coverage given by the area daily newsthank you for the encouraging responses papers. Unfortunately, their prior dominance the staff and I have been receiving, rein this area had created a vacuum over the garding our news content in the papers. Many years as they continue to reduce the amount of people seemed surprised that we employ the coverage they provide. That, coupled with our number of full-time news reporters and that ability to provide coverage and photos via our they possess such vast experience in their field. web site, has leveled the playing field giving Perhaps it’s just human nature but all too us the long awaited opportunity to enhance often we underestimate what local companies our sports coverage. and their employees are capable of producDan Alexander In fact our coverage of local sports and ing. While the grass tends to look greener elseThoughts from news has been so well received that our onwhere, I am frequently reminded that modern Behind the Pressline line web traffic has nearly doubled in the last technology has seduced us into looking past few weeks. For the first time last month our the local connections in our backyard. WeÕ ve combined online web traffic reached 813,520 page views. all learned bigger isnÕ t always better. Buying local means supporting your friends, family and fellow local taxpayers. We arenÕ t seen as the tiny papers any longer. Recent trends shrinking paid circulation and many other news websites The burden we all share supporting our local schools and putting up pay walls, continues to drive traffic to our free governments will only come from those paying taxes locally, local news sites. but that’s a subject for another day.

Another concern expressed in several emails and conIt also comes as a revelation to many the extended reach of versations related to concerns for the other media outlets our community papers. We have a total audited distribution of 59,137 among our seven North Country papers which we in the area. First, we would never suggest that we be your only source of community news. ItÕ s important that you direct mail into 90 percent of the homes in our immediate service area. Since our papers focus on the local communi- maintain several sources to keep abreast of current events and ensure each outlet fairly represents the coverage they ties they serve it should not come as a surprise to readers or advertisers that our total coverage was as wide spread. provide. We want our publications to be on your must read list and we will strive to cover far more than in the past, but In the past we havenÕ t shared much news about our comby ourselves, we canÕ t cover everything. We also believe that munity papers, which perpetuated the impression that we had a modest reach. But the feedback we continue to receive competition between the media outlets is good for everyone, especially you the end user. tells us that you look forward to the news from the entire And finally, we want to use the papers not only to convey region as much as you need the hyper-local news about your the important facts and information you need about your community. area and people who live here, but we want the papers to We also have received a great deal of praise for our politihave a strong voice in community affairs. The challenge in cal coverage and providing the candidatesÕ editorial space to reaching that goal continues to be the struggling local econpresent themselves and their goals in a more respectful manomy. WeÕ ve seen far too many local businesses fold over the ner than the destructive ads many stoop to running on televipast few years. Those advertisers make it possible for us to sion. Choosing to run for office and serve the public interest provide a free community paper, delivered to your home via is a noble task and among themselves you would think they the USPS, with the news and information you need. would have greater respect for each other. Unfortunately, We are looking at a number of creative, financial strategies the desire to win is so great it becomes an easy temptation to bury the opponent in mud. We hope in some small way to keep your paper vibrant, growing and most importantly profitable. You’ve no doubt seen our new North Country together we can change that approach by letting them know Living Magazine. ItÕ s been hard to keep them on the shelf itÕ s wrong and will not be tolerated. as the fly off as fast as we can stock them. We also know Speaking of process, it occurred to us during our intermany of you will be joining us at our Taste of Home Cooking view with Matt Funiciello last week that we need to rethink School at the Crete Center in Plattsburgh on Sunday, Nov. our candidate interview process to include video of our con2. We have over 50 vendors scheduled to be there and we versations with them, that will be posted to our website. By are very pleased to have Chef Eric Villegas back after a three doing so we will provide you a far better opportunity to see year absence. With your support and the support of the busiand hear the candidates in their own words. We hope this ness community and organizations we will be able to conapproach will prove to be an improvement in meeting the tinue to bring to your door the coverage you have come to candidates over the poorly staged televised debates. expect from us.

YouÕ ve no doubt noticed our enhanced coverage of local sports. WeÕ ve always recognized the importance of local Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He game coverage but in the past our coverage was deemed may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com.

DARK OF THE SUN — On Thursday, Oct. 23, weather permitting, you can enjoy safe viewing of the partial solar eclipse at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton. Members of the Green Mt. Alliance of Amateur Astronomers will be on hand from 5:30-7 p.m. to help you observe when the new moon passes in front of, and obscures, much of the Sun. Call 802-273-2282 to confirm. Free, donations appreciated. Pictured: 2009 partial eclipse viewed from Russia.

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Rutland man honors World War II sacrifices

To the editor

Freedom to choose

To the editor: Freedom of choice is a wonderful thingÑ people can legally choose to have a firearm, undergo an abortion, marry any person of their choiceÑ and the list goes on and on.

For the past year and a half another choice has been available to the people of Vermont. That choice is the so-called Ò Death With DignityÓ law which was signed into law in May of 2013. Act 39Ñ the End of Life Choice lawÑ was voted into law by a majority of our Vermont State Senators.

However, there are two Rutland County State Senators who failed to support such a Bill; Peg Flory and Kevin Mullin refused to add their names to the majority of Senators approving the Bill. Peggy Flory was polite when I called her to discuss the matter.

Kevin Mullin was extremely rude when I phoned him.

He told me I (and a few hundred others like me) was wasting his timeÑ that he had already decided how he would vote. Well, Mr. Mullin, I wonÕ t be voting for either you or Mrs. Flory this time around.

Richard Candlish

Crime

Driver stopped in Ferrisburgh

FERRISBURGH Ñ On Oct. 8, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Vermont State Police at New Haven conducted a motor vehicle stop on U.S. Route 7 in Ferrisburgh with a vehicle bearing an expired inspection sticker.

VSP reproted that the operator was identified as Chad Palmer, 40, of Ferrisburgh. PalmerÕ s driving privileges were restricted to his operating vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device only.

The vehicle he was operating at the time of the stop was not equipped with such a device.

Palmer was arrested for driving after license/privilege were suspended and released on citation.

Police seek leads

RUTLAND Ñ The Vermont State Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred at Main and Beaman streets Oct. 8.

A vehicle struck the telephone pole located on the northwest corner of the intersection. The vehicle which struck the pole left the scene without reporting the incident to police.

Citizens with information pertaining to this crashed are asked to contact the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.

In the news

Waste District receives public funds

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Addison County Solid Waste Management District has received a taxpayer-funded grant of $24,505 from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

The grant will be used to help fund household hazardous waste collection and disposal for the districtÕ s 19 member towns.

Residents of the district towns are able to bring household hazardous waste such as paints, cleaning products, herbicides, pesticides, automotive products, and many other toxic chemicals to the districtÕ s HazWaste Center in Middlebury for safe and proper disposal.

Wastes are prohibited from disposal as trash in order to keep toxic, flammable, and corrosive materials out of Vermont’s landfills.

The District HazWaste Center at 1223 U.S. Route 7 in Middlebury receives these wastes year round.

David Russo travels to Normandy for 70th anniversary of D-Day invasion

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com RUTLAND Ñ U.S. Army soldier David T. Russo stood on hallowed ground during the spring this year, as he and hundreds of other American service members commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy D-Day invasion in 1944, that changed the course of World War II and history.

According to a U.S Army news bulletin, RussoÑ a member of the Fourth Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.Ñ spent nearly one week in the Normandy region, participating in ceremonies and representing Americans who fought here 70 years ago. Ò To be in Normandy France for the 70th

D-Day commemoration ceremony was an honor,Ó Russo said. Ò To see where our heritage as paratroopers stems from and to be constantly treated like a celebrity by the French is an amazing feeling, just because we represent to them those who brought their liberty.Ó Soldiers such as Russo remain indebted to the veterans whose service demonstrated the selfless actions of the greatest generation. That generation not only served to protect and defend our nation, but were part of a global force to defend peace and strengthen our ties with an emerging Alliance.

“The selfless actions by all allies on DDay continue to resonate 70 years later as U.S. forces in Europe remain steadfast in our commitment to our European partners and NATO Allies,Ó according to the Army news bulletin citing RussoÕ s visit.

Russo is the son of Thomas L. and Ellen M. Russo of Rutland and son-in-law of Thomas and Connie Montemagni of Stratton. He is a 1998 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy, Rutland.

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PRX radio host to campus storytellers MIDDLEBURY Ñ Middlebury College hosts the live performance event Ò Cocoon,Ó inspired by popular storytelling phenomenon Ò The Moth,Ó on Friday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., at the Mahaney Center for the Arts. Six hand-picked storytellers including students, faculty, staff, and community members will tell a diverse range of stories around the theme of blood.

This yearÕ s special emcee is Jay Allison, producer of the PRX, Public Radio Exchange program Ò Moth Radio Hour.Ó The audience is invited to a reception with the storytellers after the show.

This community-wide event is coordinated by the creators of Middlebury CollegeÕ s student storytelling organization the Middlebury MothUP. Since 2010, the Middlebury MothUP has brought students, staff, and townspeople together to tell stories on a given theme. The event has only two rules: one, all stories must be true; two, no notes. For the second year running, the MothUP has joined forces with the Mahaney Center for the Arts to

Kathryn Blume, climate activist and actress, at Middlebury College Oct. 24. produce Cocoon for an even larger audience. Support for the event was granted

by MiddleburyÕ s Committee on the Arts.

Emcee Allison is an independent journalist and leader in public broadcasting.

He produces Ò The Moth Radio HourÓ and has created dozens of documentary programs and series. Over the past 35 years,

he has been a frequent contributor to NPR news programs and This American Life, and is is a six-time Peabody Award winner. He hosted and produced Ò This I BelieveÓ on NPR and co-edited the bestselling companion books.

Storytellers and participants will include: Kathryn Blume, a climate activist and actress who also co-founded the Lysistrata Project, the first worldwide theatrical event for peace.

Bill Torrey, a Vermont native, logger, and legendary storyteller.

Middlebury College alumni Chris De La Cruz and Otto Pierce .

Middlebury dance chair and choreographer Christal Brown. Ambient guitarist and Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Technical Director Mark Christensen will provide the musical interludes.

Call 802443-MIDD (6433) or go to http://go.middlebury.edu/arts for ticket prices and other details.

Campus news

Orwell woman named Student of the Semester CASTLETON Ñ At Castleton State CollegeÕ s Fall Convocation last week, senior student and Orwell native Cassandra Papandrea was honored as the Commuter Student of the Semester.

Papandrea was recognized for this award for her hard work, keen intelligence, and positive outlook.

As an active member of the Castleton student community, she has been an SOS Leader and Program Coordinator, served on the First-Year Seminar Book Committee, and has been a leader in the Music department serving as Drum Major, Wind Ensemble Section Leader, and Marching Band Section Leader.

At right: The Addison County Solid Waste Management District has received a taxpayer-funded grant of $24,505 from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

Paquin receives ROTC scholarship

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com VERGENNES Ñ Megan J. Paquin of Vergennes has received an Army ROTCReserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship to attend Syracuse University, N.Y. Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis, reflecting academic achievement, extracurricular activities, physical fitness, specific performance or accomplishment, leadership abilities, and personal interviews.

Paquin is enrolled as a member of the ROTC battalion at Syracuses.

PaquinÕ s scholarship entitlements include tuition and fees, as well as an an-

nual book allowance, and a monthly stipend for up to ten months of each school year the scholarship is in effect.

Upon graduation from college and completion of the ROTC program requirements, Paquin will receive a bachelorÕ s degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army.

PauinÕ s scholarship incurs a military service obligation of eight years, which may be fulfilled by either serving on active duty or in the Reserve Components of the Army.

A 2012 VUHS graduate, she is the daughter of Tina and Adam Paquin of Vergennes.

Ashley in college drama

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David T. Russo pictured near Normandy Beach, France, during the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

Cassandra Papandrea Photo courtesy CSC

NEW LONDON, N.H. Ñ Megan Ashley of Middlebury will perform in Colby-Sawyer CollegeÕ s fall theater production Ò The Importance of Being Earnest,Ó a comedic play by Oscar Wilde.

Ashley is a Creative Writing and a member of the class of 2017.

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October 18, 2014 end of September because my previous family was moving and could not take me with them.

I am a social butterfly and I love kids. I am also fond of dogs and even played with smaller ones in my previous home.

Changes do put me on edge at first but I am able to slowly get used to my surroundings and that social lady comes right out again.

commands if you want to teach me. I havenÕ t really played with toys since IÕ ve been at RCHS but my previous owner said I like rope toys. Maybe after I get settled into my new home I will play with toys. If youÕ ve got room in your home and your heart for a sweetie of a guy please stop by and say hi.

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Rutland County

With fall arriving, more wildlife is moving about especially at night and the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) has a few tips. ItÕ s important to be particularly alert when driving, especially at night.

Slow down in wildlife areas such as near ponds, rivers, farms and woods.

Pay attention to both sides of the road for animals that might be ready to step out in front of your car.

Look for animal’s reflective eyes which are often visible from a distance. However, Moose eyes do not reflect like deer eyes.

Motorcyclist are especially at risk with a collision with a larger animal such as a moose or deer. However, large deer and moose can greatly damage a car and cause serious injuries.

Because animals often travel in groups, if you see one on the road slow down to avoid others who may be following. Your car is not recognized by animals as a predator and even if they see it they may run out in front of you. If you hit a deer or moose, pull off to the side of the road and put on your flashers. DonÕ t approach the animal. Report the collision to the state wildlife agency or police.

For more information please contact RCHS at 802-483-6700.

HUNTER 8 year old. Neutered Male. Coonhound.

IÕ m a friendly, outgoing guy who enjoys being with people. I know how to Sit and IÕ m pretty smart so I think I could learn some more

2 year old.

Spayed Female.

Corgi mix.

Cassidy is loyal and funny and smart. She is a fantastic hiking companion. She is affectionate and silly once she knows you, but can be wary of new people.

She enjoys playing with most dogs, but prefers to be the only dog in her home. Her skills include Sit, Down, Come, fetch, off leash, leash manners and several tricks. She is house trained and crate trained.

LILLY PAD 7 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Brown Tiger.

Hop on over to my pad and meet me soon. I am Lilly Pad and I arrived at the shelter towards the end of September. I was returned here because I did not get along with the two male cats that already lived in the home. I was a favorite here at the shelter before my first adoption and am a staff favorite once again. While it is fun here, I am seeking out an inside only forever home where I can be a princess not a frog.

PIPPA 2 year old. Spayed Female. Domestic Short Hair Brown Tiger with White.

I am Pippa and I have a lot to offer. I arrived here near the

Adrian Bernhard Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vt.802-483-6700 www.rchsvt.org Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: noon-5 p.m., Sunday & Monday: Closed

AddisonC ounty Homeward Bound

love and kisses to give you.Ó Homeward Bound Addison County Humane Society 236 Boardman Street Middlebury, Vt. 05753 Phone: 802-388-1100 Fax: 802-382-9320

Ò Hi! IÕ m Sally. IÕ m anxiously awaiting a home with someone whoÕ s familiar with my breed and has patience for my youth. I will need some training in housebreaking and also will need to be on a leash when being walked as I want to follow my nose. I also seem to do well with the other dogs here. In return, I have a big heart with lots of

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Guest viewpoints ‘Right to work’ has support in Vermont Over 85 percent of Vermonters agree that employees should have the right to decide, without force or penalty, whether to join or leave a labor union. That number is slightly higher than the national average of 83%, according to new polling released in conjunction with National Employee Freedom Week. (500 Vermonters were polled as part of the study. Vermont) This reflects first and foremost a sense of fairness.

We live in a free country, and the freedom to join, not to join, or leave any association or organization without paying a fine or a fee or losing one’s job should be considered a basic, inviolable right. Unfortunately, Right to Work laws, which guarantee workers the right to not join unions as a condition of employment and which prohibit the coercive collection of dues from workers who choose not to join, exist only in twenty-four states. Vermont isnÕ t one of them.

In this respect, Montpelier is out of touch with the people and to some degree the Supreme Court. In the past biennium, the legislature passed and the governor signed laws (Act 37 - an act relating to payment of agency fees and collective bargaining service fees, and Act 187 - an act relating to childcare providers), which force certain workers to pay fees to unions they donÕ t belong to Ð and donÕ t want to belong to -- amounting to 85 percent of full union dues. The Supreme Court struck down as a violation of workersÕ constitutional rights a similar law this summer in

Harris v. Quinn.

But Vermont citizensÕ overwhelming embrace of the Right to Work concept reflects good common sense as well as fairness. A recent study by Richard Vedder and Jonathan Robe of the Competitive Enterprise Institute shows that Right to Work laws have rewarded their citizens with more jobs and more money in their pockets. Ò Over the 35-year period [between 1977-2012], nationwide total employment grew by 71 percent. RTW states significantly outpaced this average, with employment growing by 105.3 percent. Non-RTW states lagged behind both, with an employment growth of only 50.0 percent.Ó In addition, Ò Compared to the national average [for personal income growth of 123 percent], RTW states experienced substantially higher growthÑ at a rate of 165 percent—indicating that inflation-adjusted total personal income in those states was about 2.8 times higher in 2012 than in 1977. Conversely, nonRTW states saw below average growth of 99 percent, meaning that real total personal income did not quite double in those states during this same period.Ó And finally, more people, largely younger people, are moving into Right to Work states. Ò Census data show, for example, that from 2000 to 2009 more than 4.9 million native-born Americans moved from nonRTW to RTW statesÑ an average of more than 1,450 persons per day.Ó Consider this: The Shumlin Administration announced in June that they would have to cut the FY15 budget by $31 million due to declining revenue

projections. After that, July revenue came in 1.8% below projections, signaling potential further downgrades. Seven years after the recession hit (and five after it has been official over) Vermont has roughly two thousand fewer people working than we did in 2007. And, how often do we hear the lament that our young people are leaving because of lack of opportunities to stay?

Passing a Right to Work law in Vermont would be a move in the right direction toward alleviating each of these problems.

Representatives Vicki Strong (R-Albany) and Doug Gage (R-Rutland Town) introduced Right to Work legislation in 2014. In her testimony before the General Housing & Military Affairs committee Strong said, “There are 31,000 workers in Vermont who have jobs in a workplace where they may feel pressure to join a union, may be looked down upon if they do not join, and may be obligated to pay dues or fees to an organization that they do not wish to support.Ó The proposal was received with polite yawns by the General, Housing & Military Affairs Committee, which stuck the bill on the wall and let it die there.

Perhaps 85 percent of Vermonters can convince a new legislature in January to bring a little more fairness, common sense and prosperity to the Green Mountain State by taking up Right to Work legislation in 2015.

And, this time, passing it.

Rob Roper Rob Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org).

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236.............Altona/Mooers 251.................North Creek 293.......................Saranac 297...............Rouses Point 298...................Champlain 327.................Paul Smiths 352..............Blue Mt. Lake 358...............Ft. Covington 359................Tupper Lake 483........................Malone 492.................Dannemora 493.................West Chazy 494................Chestertown 497.................Chateaugay 499.....................Whitehall 523..................Lake Placid 529...........................Moria 532..............Schroon Lake 543..........................Hague 546.......Port Henry/Moriah 547........................Putnam 561-566...........Plattsburgh 576....Keene/Keene Valley 581,583,584,587 ..............Saratoga Springs 582....................Newcomb 585................Ticonderoga 594..........Ellenburg Depot 597.................Crown Point 623...............Warrensburg 624...................Long Lake 638............Argyle/Hartford 639......................Fort Ann 642......................Granville 643.............................Peru 644............Bolton Landing 647.............Ausable Forks 648..................Indian Lake 654.........................Corinth 668...............Lake George 695................Schuylerville 735.............Lyon Mountain 746,747..........Fort Edward / Hudson Falls 743,744,745,748,761,792, 793,796,798. . . .Glens Falls 834....................Keeseville 846..........................Chazy 856.............Dickerson Ctr. 873....Elizabethtown/Lewis 891..............Saranac Lake 942......................Mineville 946..................Wilmington 962......................Westport 963...........Willsboro/Essex

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247.......................Brandon 372....................Grand Isle 388...................Middlebury 425......................Charlotte 434....................Richmond 438...............West Rutland 453.......Bristol/New Haven 462......................Cornwall 475.........................Panton 482....................Hinesburg 545...................Weybridge 655......................Winooski 658....................Burlington 758........................Bridport 759.......................Addison 654,655,656,657,658,660, 860,862,863,864,865,951, 985....................Burlington 877...................Vergennes 769,871,872,878,879 ..................Essex Junction 893...........................Milton 897....................Shoreham 899......................Underhill 948..........................Orwell 888....................Shelburne

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Guest viewpoints Reaching consensus with landowners along pipeline route There is no doubt that the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project will strengthen our economy, help retain and create jobs by cutting heating bills by 40 to 50 percent and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissionsÑ advantages that help Vermont transition toward a cleaner and more affordable energy future. However, one of the most challenging elements of all public infrastructure projects is their impact on landowners.

Vermont Gas has tremendous respect for landowners who host public infrastructure of all typesÑ roads, sidewalks, and water, sewer, electric and natural gas lines, for example.

We always want to reach a fair and personalized agreement with every landowner and minimize the challenges presented to landowners by the regulatory proceedings.

The 135 Vermonters who make up Vermont Gas all want to be good neighbors and good stewards as we have been in Chittenden and Franklin Counties for 50 years. Since 2001 Vermont Gas has installed over 250 miles of distribution and transmission pipeline and never had to use eminent domain for any of these new installations.

For the current phase of the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project, a collaborative route finding process was utilized to minimize both environmental and landowner impacts. Significant portions of the route were located in existing transportation and utility corridors.

We also adjusted significant portions of the route in response to community and landowner input. In several communities we moved the route into a pre-existing electric utility area in order to minimize disruptions and inconvenience.

WeÕ ve worked for many months to reach consensus agreements with landowners.

Of the 220 properties along the route, we have reached agreements with almost 70 percent of the landowners and are involved in productive negotiations with another 20 percent. There are 10 percentÑ about 20 land-

ownersÑ with whom we have not been able to reach agreements. This is unfortunate, but not uncommon in large public infrastructure projects.

Recently, Vermont Gas announced we would offer and fund neutral, third party mediation for landowners where our conversations have stalled.

Mediation is a time-tested and proven means of settling disagreements. Landowners will be able to choose from a list of qualified mediators who will have discretion is establishing the framework and ground rules for the mediation process. Inviting these landowners to participate in neutral mediation and offering an alternative to a fully litigated resolution is one way for Vermont Gas to show we understand this is a challenging process for some landowners.

To maintain the schedule necessary to deliver the 4,000 residents and business of Addison County the savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions the project can provide, we must proceed with the regulatory process.

This means Vermont Gas will have to initiate eminent domain proceedings for this small number of landowners, but landowners will be offered neutral, third-party mediation to hopefully minimize the full process.

Eileen Simollardes Vice President Vermont Gas Systems, Inc Burlington, Vt.

Spending like there’s no tomorrow The Shumlin administration and the Democrat super majority have been spending at a rate greater than the growth in VermontÕ s revenue, relying on onetime dollars, spending state reserves and growing government at an unsustainable rate since they took office four years ago. Vermont Republicans have opposed the budgets for the last four years for this reason and have foreseen this crisis.

The data will show that had budgets been limited to grow at a 3 percent per year rate for the last four years as we proposed, this problem would not exist. Further, reducing spend-

ing in this manner would not have been necessary since the entire legislature would have had input versus a small committee under duress.

The budget process is about making choices and we are very concerned by the choices being made by the administration and the Democrat super majority.

Democrats have expanded government; they hired over 600 new state employees in the last four years, negotiated a $24 million (all funds) pay raise for state employees, spent almost all of the state reserves, continued to rely on onetime funds for base programs and continue to spend millions on the failed Vermont Health Connect as well as Gov. Peter ShumlinÕ s single payer priority. Vermonters canÕ t afford these choices.

While addressing the immediate crisis is a good first step, now it’s time to really assess the operation of our government to ensure that we continue to use resources wisely while delivering the services that Vermonters deserve.

Vermont can not afford to continue down this path. Vermonters deserve better.

State Rep. Don Turner (R), Milton Montpelier

Orwell’s Masonic history—in detail According to the Orwell Town History, Independence Lodge 10 Free and Accepted Masons were organized on Nov. 18, 1814, and the first meetings were held in various homesteads east of the village prior to moving their meetings in 1831 to Jeremiah BoyntonÕ s Inn (what was later known as the Eagle Inn), which once stood directly across from the Orwell Bank, where the Orwell Town Clerk’s office now resides.

A sign with the Masonic emblem on one side, dated 1816and the name of J. Boynton Inn on the other is on display in the Orwell Museum. In 1866 the top floor of the E.M. Wright woodshed and tool house was leased by Mr. Wright to the lodge - where it has met ever since. Although the building had originally been located further to the south on the prop-

erty, itÕ s said that the structure was moved to its most recent location in the early 1800s with the aid of a team of oxen on felled logs (as rollers). ItÕ s on that location when the second story was added. Some 152 years later, the lodge building was on the move, yet again to its latest and hopefully last home - behind the Orwell Free Library building, some 150 feet to the southeast of the its most recent foundation.

As a proud member (of nearly 30 years) of the Orwell Masonic lodge, I can understand why some senior/elder members took the EagleÕ s article as gospel, and sniped that as the curator of the museum (and perceived to be the Ô town historianÕ ). I should know my facts before I share them. I assured them that I thought I did and do.

For the record, I never said it was moved Ò during the Great Depression eraÓ . More like prior to the Civil War. (I got my ears boxed for this.) I will say, though, that it is one of the oldest buildings within the village and surely along Main Street. The importance of its preservation goes without saying, if not for its present occupants, than surely for the future generations of Orwell. And yes, the new offstreet parking does afford the lodge, as well as the library and the museum, ample room for visitors and guests that we have heretofore been unable to accommodate.

As for the Ò large air bagÓ that blew when they first started to move the structure... it’s not what you may think. It was on the truck and it just popped due to the sudden shifting of the buildingÕ s 95,000 pounds of weight when it moved the first few feet on wheels that resembled those you’d find on a large passenger airliner. The lodge was in no danger of toppling...

The move Ò onlyÓ cost $18,000, but to do all the restoration, wiring, plumbing and adjustments to make it more accessible (a new wider staircase and electric stair chair lift), and eventually a downstairs bathroom and kitchen will raise the cost to just over an estimated $80,000 (including the moving expense). The cost of which is being afforded by the lodge.

Sandy Korda Orwell

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The many flavors of Costello’s Market in Middlebury

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ My wife does the food shopping in our family, so I always know sheÕ s right-on when it comes to locating the quality products, especially the Mediterranean foods this writer (with a suspicious vowel-ending surname) grew up with.

So, where can you mambo and rumba Italiano-style in western Vermont? Time to check out John HamiltonÕ s and Carolyn CostelloÕ s CostelloÕ s Market located in the Marble Works in Middlebury.

After first opening in May 2007, the red, white and green Italian-American store has become simply fabuloso for its take-out lunches and dinners.

Even if I am just passing by Costello’s on my way to the drug store, I like to hear the cool jazz music outdoors; this all-American sound eminates from speakers located above the shaded table by CostelloÕ s entrance and convenient parking area.

CostelloÕ s Market boasts local products but itÕ s also one of the few local shopping venues for imported and domestic Italian produceÑ weÕ re talking genuine Italian olive oils, as well as fresh seafood (like wild Alaskan salmon) that will stimulate the Mediterranean passions of real ItaliansÑ and the Italian buried inside everyone else. The local market offers one of the areaÕ s better selections of wines, too.

The following letter, written by the owners back in 2007, is worth sharing with readers, again: Ò ...John grew up in Philadelphia, where at age 13, he had his first job in a little deli. Later, he moved on to the Lamplighter Restaurant where he spent 25 years before moving to Killington to work as a chef at a ski resort. 1997 found him at PatriciaÕ s restaurant in Brandon before becoming the popular chef of the Huntington House in Rochester Vermont. Carolyn

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There’s more to Italy than leaning towers and pizza. Visit Carolyn Costello and John Hamilton of Costello’s Market Inc. in Middlebury’s Marble Works—where the Mediterranean world comes alive in Vermont. Pictured: Carolyn and John in 2007 at the grand opening of Costello’s Market.

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worked at various Inns in the area and had a cleaning business for many years while she raised her three children. Later she worked at

Bristol Cottons, now Blue Moon Clothing in downtown Middlebury, and... at the Marble Works Pharmacy.Ó

HereÕ s a little Costello history that the owners shared with us back when the shop first opened— CarolynÕ s Grandfather Leo owned a gasoline-service station in the 1930s on College Street in Middlebury (Otter Creek Bakery is now in that location).

In 1947, after his high school graduation, LeoÕ s son Jim went to work at Bakery Lane Food Shop which he later bought from Steve Baker in the late 1960s. He then moved it to Washington Street in the early 1970s. Jim, in turn, sold the bakery to Jim Rubright. It is now Middlebury Bagel, which is a favorite place for many people. Ò John and I are both excited to serve our customers. Mark Reardon...,Ó Carolyn told the Eagle in 2007. Ò Our promise to you is that even though the name might change, the food will still be great.

Our wish to you, from CostelloÕ s Market Inc., is that it be a place where you can laugh, have fun, and it will be where the best meals begin.Ó Seven years later, Costello has blossomed into one of local economyÕ s keystone shops with a genuine Mediterranean flare that goes well beyond the surface.

As one of my PoppaÕ s favorite singers, Dean Martin, used to croon: Ò Be there or be a chadrool.Ó EditorÕ s Note: In support of local businesses and products, the Eagle profiles new businesses and revisits our past profiles. If you have an idea, please contact us at 802-388-6397 or lou@addison-eagle.com.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the region Wednesday, Oct. 15

MIDDLEBURY - U.S. vs. Art Thieves: True Stories of the FBIÕ s Real Indiana Jones, Dana Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info: 4433168.

VERGENNES - Addison County CandidatesÕ Forum on the Economy, Vergennes Opera House, 7-8:30 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - Ò Arthur Healy and His StudentsÓ Gallery Talk, Sheldon Musuem, 12 p.m. Free with museum admission.

Info: 388-2117.

MIDDLEBURY - Belcea String Quartet, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20/$15/$6. Info: 443-3168.

BRISTOL - Tour Mt. Abraham Union High School, 6:30 p.m.

RUTLAND - Giant Book Sale, Rutland Free Library, 4-8 p.m.

RUTLAND - RAVNAH Flu and Pneaumonia Clinic, Godnick Adult Center, 11:30 a.m. Info: 775-2304.

MIDDLEBURY- Trivia Night, Two Brothers Tavern, 7 p.m. $2/ player.

MIDDLEBURY - Open Mic Night, Two Brothers Tavern, 9 p.m.

Free.

Thursday, Oct. 16

RUTLAND - Power of a Wish, Paramount Theatre, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Presentation on the Make a Wish Foundation.

BRANDON - Community Forum, Brandon Town Hall, 7-9 p.m.

Learn about a project studying the Neshobe River and ways to protect town from future floods. RSVP required. Info: 775-0871 x205.

MIDDLEBURY - Third Tuesday Comedy Night, Two Brothers

Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.

MIDDLEBURY - Gunta, Two Brothers Tavern, 10 p.m. Free.

ern, 10 p.m. Free.

Friday, Oct. 17

ADDISON - All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast, Addison Fire Station, 7-11 a.m. $6/adults, $4/kids under 12. Info: 759-2237.

MIDDLEBURY - Haunted Horns: A Brass Quintet Halloween Family Concert, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 2 p.m. Tickets $8/ adults, $6/seniors and students, $20 for a family of 4-5.

EAST MIDDLEBURY - Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, Valley Bible Church, 1:30-5 p.m.

PITTSFORD - 34th Annual Haunted House, Plains Road, 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets $10/adults, $5/children under 12.

BRISTOL - “MobilePack” Event, Mt. Abe High School. Benefits Feed My Starving Children. Info: 388-7044.

SHELBURNE - Myra Flinn and Paul Boffa: Ò Uncorked- a Vermont Fall Music and Wine Tour,Ó Shelburne Vineyard, 6 p.m.

Free.

RUTLAND - Pampered Chef Bingo, American Legion, 5-9 p.m.

Info: 775-1370.

PITTSFORD - Halloween Costume Ball, Proctor-Pittsford Country Club, 7 p.m. Benefits Maclure Library. Info: 483-2972.

Also, Pittsford Haunted House event begins (see above).

RUTLAND - Rutland Youth Theatre presents Ò Stewart Little,Ó Rutland Intermediate School, 2 and 7 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY - The Keating 5, Two Brothers Tavern, 6 p.m. $3.

MIDDLEBURY - D.J. Demic, Two Brothers Tavern, 10 p.m. Free.

Saturday, Oct. 18

MIDDLEBURY - The Selfish Giant, Dana Auditorium, 3 and 8 p.m. Free.

MIDDLEBURY - Shroud: Tales of Digital Masculinity, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 6:30 p.m. Free.

MIDDLEBURY - 50 Years of Guitar: Dayve Hucktt and Special Guests, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free.

BRISTOL - “MobilePack” Event, Mt. Abe High School. Benefits Feed My Starving Children. Info: 388-7044.

VERGENNES - Craft Fair and Silent Auction, St. PeterÕ s Parish Hall, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

RUTLAND - Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. Info: 775-0903.

RUTLAND - 10th Annual Leaf Chase, Pine Hill Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 773-1822.

BRANDON - Ò Chiller TheaterÓ Silent Movie, Brandon Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Info: 247-5420.

PITTSFORD - 34th Annual Haunted House, Plains Road, 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets $10/adults, $5/children under 12.

BRANDON - Emily Mure Trio, Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 with pre-concert dinner available for $20. Info: 465-4071.

VERGENNES- Rocktoberfest, Basin Harbor Club, 3-9 p.m.

Info: 475-2317.

RUTLAND - Rutland Youth Theatre presents Ò Stewart Little,Ó Rutland Intermediate School, 2 and 7 p.m.

CLARENDON - Texas HoldÕ em Poker Tournament, North Clarendon Grange, 5 p.m. Benefits Mill River High School Project Graduation 2015.

MIDDLEBURY - Jam Man Entertainment, Two Brothers Tav-

Sunday, Oct. 19

Monday, Oct. 20

RUTLAND - Parent Information Night, Mt. St. Joseph Academy, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

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

Ongoing

PROCTOR - Terrorealm! Dementia Asylum and DeadnBerry Mortuary, Wilson Castle, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 24-25. Info: 7733284.

PITTSFORD - Fields of Terror Haunted Maze, Bertrand Farms.

Friday and Saturday evenings throughout October. Info: 7792184.

BRANDON - Beginning Piano Lessons at Compass Music and Arts Center, Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5 p.m. $15 for a half-hour lesson. Info: 989-1694.

MIDDLEBURY - Ò Picturing Enlightenment: Tibetan Tangkas from the Mead Art Museum,Ó at Middlebury College Museum of Art through Dec 7. Exhibition highlights 18 centuries-old scroll paintings of Buddhist figures from the collection of Amherst CollegeÕ s Mead Art Museum. Free. Info: 443-3168.

MIDDLEBURY - Ò Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults,Ó exhibit at Mahaney Center for the Arts. On display through October 25. Free.

MIDDLEBURY - Champlain Valley FiddlersÕ 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. Brandon Senior Center, 1591 Forest Dale Rd. Info: 247-3490.

RUTLAND - Vermont FarmersÕ Market. Outdoors in Depot Park, every Saturday from 9 a.m-2 p.m.

PITTSFORD - FarmersÕ Market, New England Maple Museum, Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through October. Info: 802-483-6351.

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In the military Sampson completes training

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Elizabeth S. Sampson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Sampson earned distinction as an honor graduate.

She is the daughter of Jamie and Edward Sampson of Six Mile, S.C., and granddaughter of Shirley Hendricks of Orwell.

Manning completes basic training

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Tyler S. Manning graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Manning is the son of Cheryl and step-son of George Mahoney. He is a 2013 graduate of Poultney High School.

Jacques completes graduate studies

Lt. Col. Michael A. Jacques has graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa., and earned a masterÕ s degree in strategic studies. The college is the ArmyÕ s senior

educational institution.

The 10-month curriculum of the Army’s senior officer school is designed to prepare and train officers of all the U.S. military branches of service, foreign military officers, as well as senior civilian officials of federal agencies, to serve in top-level command and staff positions with the U.S. Armed Forces worldwide.

He is currently serving as director of doctrine and training with the Concord, Joint Force Headquarters, N.H. He has served in the military for 30 years.

Jacques is the son of Lucienne Jacques of East Kingston, N.H., brother of Roland Dube of North Owasso, Okla., Anne Press of No Name Key, Fla., John Dube of Kennebunk, Mich., and Suzanne Jacques of Indialantic, Fla., nephew of Alberta Pritchard of Poultney, Vt., and Marc Mcallister of Lowell, Vt. and son-in-law of Jeannette Dube of Sanford, Mich.

He is a 1979 graduate of Exeter High School, Exeter, N.H. He earned an bachelorÕ s degree in 1983 from University Of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H.

Donahue completes training

U.S. Air Force Airman Paul W. Donahue graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Donahue is the son of William Donahue of Rutland, Vt. and Kimbery Kuzmik of Manchester, N.H., grandson of Paul and Susan Donahue of Williamstown, Vt., and nephew of Kay Kuzmik of Barre, Vt.

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Middlebury tennis facility donated to local foundation lou@addison-eagle.com

MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Middlebury Indoor Tennis facility has been donated to the ACAF, the Addison Community Athletics Foundation, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation.

ACAF will own, operate, and support the facility as a nonprofit organization.

David and Eleanor Ignat opened Middlebury Indoor Tennis in 2001 and since that time, it has become an important part of the community.

In addition to community members, the Middlebury High School tennis team uses the facility, and Middlebury Indoor Tennis instructors provide lessons at local schools. Ò We are deeply appreciative of the vi-

sion and generosity this gift represents.

With it, ACAFÕ s efforts become a great complement to the Community FoundationÕ s broader health, well-being, and nutrition goals,Ó says Vermont Community Foundation President & CEO Stuart Comstock-Gay. Ò This gift will allow ACAF to begin expanding its programs for the community.Ó The facilityÕ s name, hours, court times, fees, and staff will remain the same, and a coordinator will be hired to oversee existing and new programming.

The ACAF Board of Directors, which includes David and Eleanor Ignat as president and vice president, will manage Middlebury Indoor Tennis. The Ignats will also continue to help with dayto-day operations at the facility.

Photo by Lou Varricchio

Owner/Funeral Director Clyde A. Walton Funeral Director

G. Joseph Clifford Gary H. Clifford James J. Clifford

117 South Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Phone: 802-388-2311 Fax: 802-388-1033 Email: sandersonf@comcast.com 57540

Broughton’s

“Join us after church for lunch!”

Hardware

Restaurant & Coffee Shop

‘Big Country’ Store Rt. 22A, Bridport • 758-2477

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289 Randbury Rd., Rutland, VT

(802) 775-2357

2242 Vt Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT

(802) 388-7212

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David and Eleanor Ignat donated the Middlebury Indoor Tennis facility to the Addison Community Athletics Foundation to own, manage, and support as a nonprofit organization.

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October 18, 2014

Singing

From page 1 worksÑ and a lot of humor. Instrumentalists are welcomed, too.Ó According to Clearbridge, the goal of the musical group will depend upon the desires of prospective participants. Ò It may be a professional ensemble performing and selling CDÕ s as our livelihood, or it might be a community choir for people of all abilities,Ó Clearbridge noted. Ò Perhaps both will develop. Conducting and other responsibilities can be shared if people wish. There will be opportunities for solos, small group numbers, and instrumental works. All are welcomeÑ ages 14 to 104.Ó The first meeting of the choir will be at either 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 or at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19 Ñ depending on the availability of those interested. The location will be in Middlebury although the exact location depends on the date that works best with prospective choir members.

Clearbridge is also known locally by her spiritual nickname, Shulamith EagleÑ in Hebrew, shulamith is the feminine form of Solomon; it means peace. She was a professional musician and her career has encompassed performing, conducting, composing, and teaching voice and piano.

www.addision-eagle.com For those interested in joining the choir, call Clearbridge at 802-324-9149 or e-mail her at clearbridge@myfastmail.com.

Musician and intuitive healer Barbara Clearbridge of Middlebury.

Bristol

From page 1 10: First, Movoto established a survey methodology.

According to Stiffney, Movoto started by making a list of all of the places in Vermont with populations of 3,000 people or more.

From there, the blog used the 2012 FBI Uniform Crime Report to find the following crime data for each place: Murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, general theft, vehicle theft, Crimes were then placed into four different categories: Murders, violent crimes, property crimes, and total crimes. Ò After eliminating any places that did not report crime data for the year, Movoto had a total of 22 cities, towns, villages, and census designated places (CDPs) to look at,Ó Stiffney said.

Now look at the three communities in MovotoÕ s top 10 which are in the Vermont EagleÕ s circulation area: Bristol: The Town of Bristol, located in Addison County, came in at the top of MovotoÕ s list for its particularly low number of property crimes, and therefore overall crimes. Ò In 2012, Bristol had the lowest number of property crimes in the state, 618 per 100,000 people. These included no vehicle thefts

Vermont Eagle - 15 (making it only one of two places with a zero in this category), 438 thefts, and 180 burglaries per 100,000. Additionally, Bristol had a low number of violent crimesÑ 52, all of which were assaultsÑ for a total of 670 crimes per 100,000 people. With such a low number of crimes, residents in this town had just a 1 in 149 chance of being the victim of a crime.

In other words, theyÕ re the least likely in the state to be involved in a crime,Ó according to Stiffney.

Middlebury: Stiffney said that, Ò Students and parents alike can rest easy in this college town knowing that they have one of the lowest likelihoods of being involved in a crime: just a 1 in 80 chance. That’s because, in 2012, Middlebury had some of the fewest crimes in the state with 1,251 per 100,000 people.Ó Brandon: Ò Of all of the places we looked at, this little community had the lowest number of violent crimes: just 25 per 100,000 people,” according to MovotoÕ s Stiffney. Ò Not only that, but all of these 25 crimes were assaults, meaning there were no murders, rapes, or robberies for the entire year.Ó Stiffney noted that, Ò While natural beauty and welcoming communities are all worthy reasons to move to a state... Movoto determined that safety might just outweigh the rest. Luckily for Vermont residents, they seem to have it allÑ especially in these 10 safest communities. And thatÕ s pretty sweet.Ó

16 - Vermont Eagle

www.addison-eagle.com

CARS

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2005 Chevy Cobalt LS 4 door, new tires & inspection, 116K, retails for $5450, sell for $3499.

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1999 Ford F250 w/Fisher Minute Mount plow, 95K orig miles. Asking $5500 OBO, Truck only $3500, Plow only $2500. Blue Mt. Lake.

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518-585-9809.

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October 18, 2014

BOATS

ACCESSORIES

1988 Bayliner 21', V8, open bow, great shape, cover incl, many extras, $3250 firm. 518-942-7725

Studded Snow Tires (2), Firestone Winterforce, 217/70R14, mounted & balanced on Ford Aerostar Rims, $60 each. 518585-5267 or 410-833-4686

20' SeaRay Bowrider, blue, 1979, V8 M/C, 5.7L Mercruiser, galvanized trailer, mooring cover, $2798. Sue 973-715-1201 2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711 2007 Triple Pontoon Boat, ex cond, Starcraft Majestic 21.6', 75hp Mercury w/200 hrs, many extras, brand new galvanized trailer, $22,000 OBO. 802-228-2426

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2004 Harley Davidson Touring Electra Glide Ultra Classic, 13,000 miles, must see, $13,000. 518547-8446

HELP WANTED Frac Sand Owner Operators Needed Immediately in Texas! Requires tractor, blower, pneumatic trailer.

Sting Services Pays 80%...Unlimited Work 214-250-1985 NOW INTERVIEWING CUSTOMER SERVICE F/T OR P/T. We are actively searching for highly motivated individuals. Job consists of scheduling and conducting interviews with candidates, and as a program specialist taking phone calls and talking to potential customers about our benefit plans.

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October 18, 2014 HELP WANTED LOCAL THE CLINTON, ESSEX, WARREN, WASHINGTON BOCES Is Currently Accepting Applications For The Following Anticipated Position: *Library Media Specialist *Full Time/10 Month School Year *Itinerant/Crown Point Central/Keene Central/Elizabethtown-Lewis Central Qualifications: NYS Certification as a School Media Specialist (Library) Salary: Per Contract or BOE Policy Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Reply by: October 22, 2014 by Close of Business Day (4:00 p.m.)

Send Application (obtained from Human Resources Office or From Website: CVES.Org), Resume, Letter of Intent, a copy of NYS certification, and 3 Letters of Recommendation, to: Rachel Rissetto, Human Resource Director CVES P.O. Box 455 518 Rugar Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (518) 536-7316 Email: boyea_kim@cves.org BOCES is an EO/AAE

THIS IS A SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY AWARD IS CONTINGENT UPON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGIONAL APPORVAL Advertisement for Vendor Services Needed Roofing Contractor vendors are needed to provide and deliver (as specified in the FBO advertisement) the Northlands Job Corps Center Welding Shop Roofing Replacement Project.

All potential vendors must go to the FBO web site https://www.fbo.gov/ or contact by email linda.pixley@etrky.com view or receive the complete proposal requirements, the detailed scope of work and the required forms to submit with their proposal.

If you have any questions regarding this RFP, you may contact the Purchasing Agent via email at linda.pixley@etrky.com or the NJCC Administration Director via email at: hannah.deming@etrky.com

HELP WANTED LOCAL

VERMONT HARD COMPNAY LLC

CIDER

Staff Accountant

Do you love craft beer and cider? Do you want to craft a career in this fast growing segment of the alcoholic beverage marketplace? Things are happening fast in craft cider and Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC maker of Woodchuck Hard Cider is leading the charge into deeper innovation in the craft category. We are seeking passionate and energetic people with a love for craft beverages, and Woodchuck, to join the team at our new state-of-the-art cidery in Middlebury, Vermont.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: The processing of a variety of accounts payable transactions and other general accounting duties focused on the monthly financial closing process.

These may consist of manufacturing transactions, receivings, inventory adjustments and transfers. General accounting duties include accounts payable, and assisting with the monthly financial closing process. There will be opportunities to learn and support other areas within our finance team.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: An Associates degree in accounting plus at least one year of full time general accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication, organizational, problem solving skills as well as a willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.

Microsoft office skills are essential.

Vermont Hard Cider Company provides a strong total compensation package, including insurance coverage's, 401(k) plan and paid time off. EOE Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC, 153 Pond Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753. Phone No. 802-388-0700 WANTED Class B Truck Driver to drive and deliver home heating fuel in the Schroon Lake region.

Must have hazmat license, will train.

Call 1-800-411-3835 or Mail Resume to: Countryside Fuels P.O. Box 335 Fultonville, NY 12072 CAREER TRAINING THE OCEAN CORP. 10840 Rockley Road, Houston, Texas 77099. Train for a New Career. *Underwater Welder. Commercial Diver. *NDT/Weld Inspector. Job Placement Assistance.

Financial Aid available for those who qualify. 1-800-321-0298.

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THIS IS A SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY AWARD IS CONTINGENT UPON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGIONAL APPROVAL. Advertisement for Vendor Services Needed Industrial Hygienist or Environmental Consultant needed to provide and deliver (as specified in the FBO advertisement) the Northlands Job Corps Center Re-roofing HBI/Welding Building #32.

All potential vendors must go to the FBO web site https://www.fbo.gov/ for complete SOW and details or contact by email linda.pixley@etrky.com to view or receive the complete proposal requirements, the detailed scope of work and the required forms to submit with their proposal.

If you have any question regarding this RFP, you may contact the Purchasing Agent via email at: linda.pixley@etrky.com or the NJCC Administration Director via email at: hannah.deming@etrky.com

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APARTMENT RENTALS Pottersville near Exit 26 of Northway, 2 bdrm, upstairs, heat & elec incl, no pets, avail 11/15, $650/mo. 518-494-4727.

Quiet Ticonderoga location, ground floor, small 1 bdrm apt.

Suitable for single person or couple. Nicely cared for w/large yard & off street parking, on-site laundry, outside deck, LP gas heat. $495/mo + security. Tenant pays own utilities. No Pets. 518-5853336 or 518-586-6477.

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TICONDEROGA MT VISTA APTS – Ground floor 1 bdrm $523+. Appliances/trash/snow. No smokers.

Rental assistance may be avail; must meet eligibility requirements.

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OTHER PETS CHINCHILLA 3 yrs., male, cage and accessories $150.00 OBO 547-8442 APARTMENT RENTALS Chestertown upstairs NICE! $650/month heat included, 2 bedroom. No smoking/No pets. Call Ted 518-744-9945. All-American Properties CROWN POINT 1 or 2 bedroom apartment, central location, $495/mo., includes heat, must pay electricity, security deposit required. Call or Text John 518-3541504

Ticonderoga – Available Oct 1st, 1 bdrm, renovated, trash removal incl, no pets, very nice, located 174 Lake George Ave, $525/mo.

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Ticonderoga – gorgeous 2500 sq. ft. 2bdrm/2bth apartment, ready 11/1. Open floor plan, marble countertops, crystal chandeliers throughout, hardwood tile and marble floors, new stainless steel appliances, propane heat, laundry room with W/D included, trash removal included, NO PETS, $850/mo. 518-585-6364.

HOME RENTALS Brant Lake – Small 2 bdrm/1 bath, $575/mo + utilities & security. 812-369-5237 Friends Lake with Lake Rights! $850/month & Utilities, 3BR, 1Bath. No Smoking/No Pets. Call Ted 518-744-9945. All-American Properties Mineville – 2 bdrm home, large yard, newly remodeled, $650/mo + security deposit. 518-572-3467.

Mineville – 3 bdrm, small home, small yard, $650/mo + security deposit. 518-572-3467.

Small 2 BDRM house in Olmstedville $625 per month plus all utilities, plus one month security.

NO SMOKING NO PETS (518)2512205 Ticonderoga – Street Road, 3 bdrm, ½ duplex, $700/mo, 1st months rent + security deposit, no smokers, no pets, references required. 518-585-9865

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North River - 3 bedroom 2 bath unit in Trailer Park. Must have references, 1st month and security. All utilities paid by tenant. $575.00 per month NO PETS no smoking. Call weekdays between 8am-1pm, 518-251-3990.

PORT HENRY LAKE VIEW 2 bdrm mobile home overlooking the lake and close to stores. Available Oct. 1, $500.00. References and security up front. 518-5468258

Schroon Lake, 2 bdrm/1 bath, incl lawn mowing, garbage & snow removal, country setting. Call for info 518-532-9538 or 518-796-1865

VACATION MOBILE HOME For Rent Crystal River, Florida, 2 Bedroom, 1 & ½ bath, Florida Room, 50' Patio, 3 ½ acres on dead end street, $700 per month. Available January-March 2015. Also available: RV Hook-up, 50 amp service, sewer and water, $275 per month.

Call 518-873-6606.

VERO BEACH, FLORIDA Fully furnished condo with balcony overlooking ocean. 2 bedrooms, 2baths, newly remodeled. Available winter season. Walking distance restaurants/shops. Photos available. Information:413-478-2455

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REAL ESTATE SALES Lake George - 2003 custom built seasonal home, 14' x 38' w/glass & screened enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $65K. 518-964-1377 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 2354 Route 9N, Lake George, NY

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Call Ildiko McPhilmy, Purdy Realty, LLC., 518-253-2295 cell0 Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247 HOMES 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 LAND Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174 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 NORTHERN NEW YORK LAND SALE. 9 acres $11,500 - 138 acres $65,500. Hunting, Building and Camp lots. We have it all. Call 315854-3144 or www.currandevelopment.com PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Beekmantown, NY. 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178.

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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

1 ACRE OF LAND at ATWOOD Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-493-2478 for more information.

Tree Work Professional Climber w/decades of experience w/anything from difficult removals to tasteful selected pruning. Fully equpped & insured. Michael Emelianoff 518-251-3936

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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BUILDING AND LOT in Moriah 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000.

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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 LAND CLEARANCE EVENT! 5 to 147 acre parcels from $10,900 or $200/month! Repos, Short Sales, Abandoned Farms! Catskills, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier! Trout Streams, Ponds, State Land! 100% G'teed! EZ terms. 1888-701-1864.

Virtual tour at newyorklandandlakes.com MOBILE HOME Park Model, 1986. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149, 5 Pine Breeze Trail, reduced to $39,500. Come see, it's really neat! New in 2012: roof, siding, bedroom, deck & shed! 352-428-8767 VACATION PROPERTY Cranberry Lake - 90 acre hunting camp, 4 bedroom house, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, wood & propane heat, one mile off Route 3, woulld make perfect club property, $155K, 518359-9859 AUTOMOTIVE *CASH TODAY* We'll Buy Any Car (Any Condition) + Free SameDay Removal. Best Cash Offer Guaranteed! Call for FREE Quote: 1-888-989-6216 DRIVERS WILL DRIVE YOUR CAR to FL. Very experienced driver. Great References. Still has openings for trips south. Call 802-482-2894 or tomgh41@aol.com?

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