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Denecker Chevrolet moves to Middlebury Lou Varricchio

lou@ addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ Denecker Chevrolet, formerly located in Vergennes, relocated its auto and truck dealership business to the former Shea Motor site on U.S. Route 7 in Middlebury Dec. 15.

The company’s main dealership building, located at Route 7 and Monkton Road in Vergennes, will either be sold or leased. The site change officially took place Dec. 12.

The company will maintain its in-town Vergennesbased garage for the servicing of used vehicles. This location will do business as Denecker Motors; it will continue to service customers in northern Addison County and elsewhere. New cars and trucks will be serviced at the dealership in Middlebury.

According to a source at the dealership, General Motors required the move due to requirements of how dealerships are spaced geographically throughout the region.

Other Chevrolet dealerships are currently operating in South Burlington, Rutland, and Ticonderoga, N.Y. Staff changes have occurred at the former Shea site with Denecker personnel from Vergennes moving south.

The former Shea Motor building, which architecturally dates to the 1970s, will be refurbished and modernized to include Chevrolet’s new unified dealership signage.

Despite a few minor glitches in getting the dealership’s computer network up to speed at its new location, the business was up and running, welcoming new and current customers, starting at 8 a.m. Dec. 16.

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By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com VERGENNES Ñ For Vergennes businessman Brett Ward, being a member of the community means giving backÑ in the amount of over $228,000 since 2001.

For nearly 15 years, Ward has been quietly helping local teen athletics through his generosity. At a recent meeting, members of the Vergennes Commodore Booster Club officially recognized Ward’s contributions and efforts.

Meanwhile, Ward continues to funnel his assistance through the booster club which supports the Vergennes Union High School boosters and athletic programs.

Ward, the owner of the City Limits Night Club in the Little City, contributed $22,000 to the Commodore Booster Club during this year.

According the Vergennes resident and CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

Downtown Bristol looks beautiful covered in heavy, wet snow Dec. 11, but the late autumn storm—which smotherd Addison and Rutland counties—caused a large brownout Dec. 10 during the height of the slow-moving storm. Bristol residents pulled through and the power returned despite downed tree limbs and wires around the area.

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Rotary Club says thanks to outgoing Rutland P.D. chief

By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com

The Rutland South Rotary Club honored Police Chief James Baker last week: Pictured (left to right) are Larry Jensen, chairman of the Rutland City Police Commission, Larry Bayle, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club Rutland County, Police Chief Baker, Korrine Rodrigue, community impact director of the United Way of Rutland County, David Correll, president of the South Rotary Club, Scott Tucker, executive director of Project Vision and Rutland Mayor Chris Louras.

RUTLAND Ñ Public servants often perform their jobs without a lot of fanfare. Even high-level police and fire officials rarely get the kudos they deserve for their outstanding service to the community. But in the case of the Rotary Club’s international motto “service above self,” making such kudos public is part of the mission.

Thus, to properly honor outgoing Rutland City Police Chief James Baker for his long service to Vermont’s “Solar City,” members of the Rutland South Rotary Club bestowed the Service Above Self Award at the club’s meeting Dec. 11.

In the case of Baker, the Rotary award was multi faceted; it acknowledged the police chief’s dedication, hard work, and tireless efforts to help change the cultural landscape of the Rutland City Police Department. It also acknowledged Baker’s efforts in changing how people think and feel about not only the Rutland Police, but the greater community as well.

“The Rutland South Rotary Club was thrilled to give this award to Chief Baker,” said Rotary Club President David Correll. “He is an exceptional individual who clearly demonstrates ‘service above self’ in everything he has done for Rutland.”

According to Rotarian Peg Bolgioni, “Along with the award was a $1,000 donation from Rutland South Rotary Club in Chief Baker’s name to be used for scholarships enabling children to attend summer camps who might not have the means to do so.”

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Annie Garner

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY — There’s a pleasant, caring local volunteer worker who goes by the name of Annie Garner, of East Middlebury. Garner was one of 160 Middlebury Union High School sophomores and teachers who pitched in last September at 10 sites around Middlebury to help make the community a better place.

“Thanks to Annie and her peers for their enthusiastic support of local non-profits through volunteering,” said Serena Eddy Guiles of the Addison County RSVP and the Volunteer Center/Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program. “This was MUHS’s tenth year of participation in the United Way’s Days of Caring. Crews from MUHS spent the day raking, digging, scraping, painting, gardening, sweeping, weeding, washing windows, and baking cookies.”

The Middlebury Community Supper Program is seeking volunteers to help out during the next several months. Every Friday evening, volunteers meet at the Congregational Church to make delicious meals and share them with members of our community. Tasks include setting up buffet tables, simple food preparation, and clean-up. This is a great opportunity for groups or businesses that would like to volunteer as a team.

You can volunteer once a year or once a month. Call 3887044 if you are interested.

Would you like to be do more as a community volunteer?

The United Way is always looking for RSVP Bone Builders instructors.

The Eagle thanks Serena Eddy Guiles for assistance with our salute to local volunteers. RSVP and the Volunteer Center are located at 48 Court St. in Middlebury.

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Officials mull solar, funding, roundabout From News Reports

MIDDLEBURY Ñ Vermont State Representatives Betty Nuovo and Amy Sheldon and State Senators Claire Ayer and Christopher Bray, discussed several legislative issues of interest to Middlebury residents at a Middlebury Select Board meeting Dec. 9.

According to Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay’s highlights report on the meeting, the discussion items included education property taxes, the solar-power siting process, prioritizing funding for the Exchange Street-Route 7 roundabout, and the redevelopment of Exchange Street into a pedestrian friendly, self-sustaining district.

While there is no “silver bullet” for relieving the burden of state education property taxes, according to Ramsay’s report, the legislators noted that there are several reform strategies being discussed and the solution will most likely be a mix of approaches.

Given the results of the recent election and feedback received from residents, the VermontLegislature is under pressure to take steps to reform the system, sooner rather than later, legislators agreed.

With regard to funding for the Exchange Street-Route 7 roundabout, separate meetings will be scheduled in the near future between the Addison County Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Agency of Transportation, the Town of Middlebury, and Secretary of Transportation Sue Minter to discuss moving the project forward in the VTrans budget process.

In a recent Select Board meeting, Noelle MacKay, state commissioner of Housing and Community Development, noted that grant funds for pedestrian and cycling improvements on Exchange Street are available on a competitive basis through the Vermont Agency of Transportation. There is also a relatively new loan program that offers financing for such projects at 1 percent interest over a 30-year term.

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Middlebury Airport: the future looks bright

By Lou Varricchio

lou@addison-eagle.com At a Middlebury Select Board meeting held at the public library branch in East Middlebury Dec. 2, Guy Rouelle, state pilot and aeronautics administrator for the State of Vermont, discussed with board members the state’s plan for maintenance along with runway, taxiway, and apron improvements.

According to a meeting highlights report, prepared by Town manager Kathleen Ramsay, a rough timeline for the proposed extension of the runway at the airport has been established: 1.) The state must submit an environmental report to the FAA and begin its design work in March, 2.) then apply for construction funding in May 2016, and 3.) trim and clear selectively identified trees by January 2017.

Actual construction along the runway and taxiway is expected to begin by April 2017.

As a follow up to the meeting. the Eagle submitted several questions to Rouelle about the pending work at the airport. The inquiry included concerns about the long-term vitality of Vermont’s state airport system and the future of general aviation in Addison County.

The Eagle: What exactly does it mean to be a Ò state airportÓ ? Are there non state airports in Vermont?

Rouelle: “The State of Vermont owns and operates 10 Public Use airports in Vermont. There are 16 Public Use airports and 85 Private Use airports in Vermont.”

The Eagle: Regarding Middlebury Airport, how has our airport performed when compared to other, comparable state airports?

Rouelle: “Middlebury Airport performs well compared to other State airports. Each airport has its own niche. Middlebury supports two growing aviation-related business and supports many other aviation related businesses in the state. Example: Middlebury provides most of the fuel for a local parachute operation and Middlebury is the homebase for the Lemon Fair District (insect spraying).”

The Eagle: A broader questionÑ What is the health of general aviation

in Vermont and elsewhereÑ andÑ are any Vermont Ò heritageÓ airports in danger of closing as we hear about other small airports elsewhere in the USA? Rouelle: “Vermont airports are performing quite well. In the previous four years Vermont Aeronautics has worked exceptionally hard to place each airport on a sustainable path. All 10 airports have met that goal with increases in activity, fuel sales, jobs and lease revenue.”

The Eagle: Why is the construction work at the Midd Airport needed now (and when was this idea actually first proposed)?

Rouelle: “The Town of Middlebury has carried the runway extension in their master plan for decades. Trees have grown and are impacting the approaches to the airport and the pavement conditions are now at a point where a full depth reconstruction is needed.”

The Eagle: Explain exactly what physical changes will be made to the airport infrastructure and what are the positive benefits, etc.?

Rouelle: “The plan is to extend and widen the runway by 700 feet and 10 feet, respectively. This will enable aircraft operating to and from the airport a more safer margin for landing. Trees will be removed from the approach protection zone which will enable aircraft to perform a more stabilized approach to the runway. The plan is to also make repairs and corrections to non-standard runway safety areas and taxiways.”

The Eagle: What will your environmental assessment for the FAA exactly include?

Rouelle: “The E.A. or environmental assessment will evaluate the proposed project impacts. Usually the environmental manager from FAA will review the E.A. and, if the impacts are acceptable, will issue a FONSI or Finding of No Significant Impact. Alternatives to impacting a discovered resource will also be recommended in the process.

“Concerns from neighbors are noise, increased traffic and night time use. With that in mind, the state intends to hold numerous public meetings to present information on each of these topics so that the public has time to review, question and comment on the

Guy Rouelle, state pilot and aeronautics administrator for the State of Vermont, during a summer visit to the Middlebury State Airport. findings.”

The Eagle: What firm is heading up the airport design work? Are there artist renderings or visual plans (maps) we can see (for possible publication in the newspaper)?

Rouelle: Ò The final design consultant has not yet been selected.

We expect to select one in the coming months.”

The Eagle: What is the current use of the Midd Airport: Is aviation use about the same, more, compared to recent years? How about new aviationrelated business, like the aircraft painting business, there? (For example, weÕ ve heard about a German glider company bringing work here, but that apparently fell through.)

Rouelle: “Middlebury Airport has seen reasonable growth in the previous 3-4 years. Vermont Aeronautics uses fuel sales as one tool to measure activity on our airports. Calendar year 2014 year to date has seen a 23 percent increase in fuel sales over 2013. Green Mountain Avionics (at the airport) has seen significant growth this year being the only Vermont airport-based avionics shop in the state. Jobs and hangar leases have increased as well for Middlebury in 2014. Middlebury Economic Development management is also working with the State to identify viable aviation related businesses for the airport.”

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Universal school choice in Vermont

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ere’s the puzzle the legislature must solve regarding education finance reform: How do you lower the cost of educating our kids so we can cut taxes, while maintaining or improving high student outcomes? How do you stay within the lines of the Brigham Supreme Court decision that guarantees all students equal access to a tax base while respecting local control, yet also dealing with the reality that that Vermont’s K-12 system has lost 25,000 students since passage of Act 60?

The answer has been under Vermonters’ noses for nearly a century and a half. It’s parent driven school choice. Currently, ninety-three Vermont towns (about 5% of the K-12 population) take part in a program called “town tuitioning” that allows them to send their kids to any public or approved, non-religious independent school with the publicly financed tuition dollars following the child.

This system has been tested. We know it works. It is rooted in Vermont history and Vermont values. And, it is wildly popular in the communities that have it.

Here’s one example of why. In the Northeast Kingdom, where a predominant number of towns are “tuitioning,” parents of high school-aged students can choose between the independent town academies, St. Johnsbury Academy and Lyndon Institute, smaller independent schools such as the East Burke School, Burke Mountain Academy (specializing in educating and training winter athletes), the Cornerstone School (focusing on kids with special needs), or from roughly eight public schools in Vermont and New Hampshire, all within reasonable driving distance. Similar choices exist for middle and elementary students.

Of course, these parents can choose any approved independent or public school regardless of geography, and some have used their tuition dollars to educate children out of state or even internationally. This kind of competition spurs diversity and excellence, and every Vermont child should be able to benefit from these kinds of options.

So, how does this apply to our current education financing puzzle?

Lowering the Cost. Vermont’s independent schools operate using more efficient, creative business models than their public school counterparts. As such, they are successfully educatingstudents for roughly 15% to 30% less than the public schools.

Just one year after the public elementary school in North Bennington “went independent” and adopted tuitioning based choice for the district, principal Tom Martin commented, “We

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Guest Viewpoint have two more kids than last year, two less staff members, better programs, and an overall savings of right around $200,000.”

Better Outcomes. The communities that enjoy tuitioning have given rise to some of Vermont’s most dynamic education opportunities. Before the public school in Winhall “went independent” in 1998 and became a tuitioning town, the school had some of the lowest test scores in Vermont (as well as the state’s highest per pupil cost). But after a decade and a half of steady improvement (FY13), the independent Mountain School at Winhall 8th graders scored 13 points above the state average in reading, 16 points above state average in math, and 19 points above the state average in writing. And, the school is achieving these results are for significantly less than the public school average per-pupil cost.

Compatible with Brigham. Almost any other funding mechanism imaginable will run into problems with the Brigham court decision that spawned Act 60. However, a statewide education tax that funds tuition scholarships to every individual child would comply with Brigham. In fact, it would go beyond the fairness of Brigham’s requirement that every kid have equal access to the tax base, and ensure every kid gets equal funding for their education (with allowances made for children with special needs).

Greater Local Control. After Act 60, the idea of “local control” of education has become more of an illusion than a reality. Moving to a choice-based system should return power to the most local of levels Ð families and schools. Principals and local school boards need to be granted the freedom to innovate. Raising the money to fund tuitions will be a state responsibility, but how to spending it will be entirely local.

Consolidation. It is a sad fact that Vermont’s k-12 system has lost roughly 25,000 students (over 20 percent of the population) since the passage of Act 60. As a result, some level of consolidation is necessary. By empowering parents to vote with their feet in the best interests of their kids, we will better ensure that A) consolidation is an organic, people driven process and B) the best schools will be rewarded and supported.

Any major change in how we pay for and deliver education will be complicated, and moving to a school choice system will certainly be so as well. Many details will need to be worked out.

But it is the simplest, most transparent, fairest option available, and the one most likely to provide the most satisfying rewards.

Rop Roper EditorÕ s note: Rob Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org) He lives in Stowe, Vt.

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Digging out from the Nor’easter

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ast week’s multi-day dumping of crystallized dihydrogen monoxide upon Vermont’s celebrated landscape has a lot of folks tired and running ragged. I am among this groupÑw e who have nothing good to say about the weather, at least until the thermometer shows 80 degrees and the barometer is as high as a kite.

(Better to catch me in, oh, let’s say late July for a more upbeat review of Vermont’s clime.)

Sluggish Nor’easters which stall over our region for days are always unwelcome visitors, unless you’re in the ski and plowing business.

Not being a native New Englander, I am a tad uncomfortable with using the term Nor’easter. It feels like the only person who has earned the privilege of calling such storms “Nor’easters” is the Gorton’s fisherman; down the years he has smiled at me through the frosted glass of the supermarket frozen foods cabinet, never complaining, always enduring the mythical Perfect Storm. But I digress.

I am sure last week was a great time to be a brine, rock salt, sand and gravel salesman in Vermont. Far be it for me to begrudge anyone their seasonal living, but don’t expect me to wake up and jump for joy when there’s another few inches on top of the 12 inches already accumulated on the car roof.

No matter, thanks to modern meteorology, the arrival of Nor’easters are announced days in advance, so we can prepare for them. But many of these storms end up overstaying their welcome in this bad weather Sargasso we call Vermont. The storms remind me of the less fondly remembered members of my relations. I’d rather see them redshifted leaving town than blueshifted coming down the driveway for a surprise visit.

The trick of getting through these stressful punch drunk snowstorms, at least for me, is keeping amused while shut indoors between shovelings.

How do I take my mind of the bad weather?

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Watching a John Wayne movie on a DVD, reading a good novel (I reread “The Day of the Dolphin”

by Robert Merle during last week’s storm), or just playing a round of cards with the wife can be just as fun, providing the driveway is clear and the auto is brushed and ready for a dash for beverages and Doritos. And since I installed a backup propane generator, I feel more secure. Mighty Aeolus can blow the Gorton’s fisherman out of his trawler for all I care; I am steeled for the worst New Englandstyle drubbing since the HMS Somerset foundered off Cape Cod with all hands in the Nor’easter of 1778.

Another thing about Nor’easters: being a property owner in northern New England requires considerable investment in both time and labor in simply keeping up with our dynamic climate.

Right about now—unless you experienced the absolute luxury of staying under the bed covers while watching someone else plow your driveÑw e silent majority of the DIY Club are resting at half time, filling up the bathtub with hot water and Epsolm salt. This is just the limbering up part for the next nasty round of the fight. It’s only a matter of time. Next week? Two weeks? Next month?

While we wait for the next weather disaster, here’s a toast to the few, the strong, the brave—the tough guys reeking of Ben Gay who shoveled out their own driveways last week. Huzzah!

Yes, we survived another storm with the thrill of knowing there’s more to come. There’s even smug satisfaction in knowing we did it all by ourselvesÑ well, perhaps with a little help from a real Vermonter in a Chevrolet Silverado equipped with a steel plow and a sand spreader.

Perhaps it takes a village to pull a community through a bad stuff like a Nor’easter. But here at home, it takes a shovel.

Lou Varricchio, The Eagle

Letters

To the Editor: The massive public reaction to the tragic deaths of three black teens at the hand of white police officers has led to a national call for use of body cameras to record and prevent any future mistreatment of suspects.

There is ample precedent. Animal protection activists have used body cameras to document egregious atrocities and safety violations by workers in the meat, dairy, and egg industries. The resulting videos have led to a number of corrective actions, as well as felony convictions, meat recalls, and even a $500 million civil settlement.

How ironic then that agribusiness interests in seven states (Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, and Utah) have now enacted “ag-gag” laws imposing severe penalties for using body cameras in their agricultural facilities. The language is typically drafted by the anti-consumer American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Let’s hope that other vested interests do not impose similar restrictions on the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers.

Gunner Mickelson, Cornwall

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Publisher’s Column

Warm holiday wishes T

I wish more folks of good forhis time of year tune would share some of what we all think about they have with others less fortuothers and putnate. We all witness those who ting a smile on the faces of give from the heart regularly those we love. Many feel even at times when they don’t even happier when they have much. Just imagine a world can create that smile for a full of people helping each other. perfect stranger.

I wish our government and all The Christmas, Hanukgovernments can put aside their kah, Kwanzaa and other bickering and seek compromise seasonal holidays are all Dan Alexander for the people they govern by about hope, faith and love.

Thoughts from finding the common ground and It’s time for giving and reBehind the Pressline recognizing the important leadceiving, a time for friends ership roles they play in advancand family and it’s a time ing society. to remember the true meaning of the seasons I wish for those unemployed to find emwe’ve come to value. For me it’s about how a small child born in manger over 2000 year ployment in fields they find rewarding.

Equally important, I wish for all those curago changed our world forever. rently employed to value their careers and With that thought in mind, this column practice a strong work ethic in the tasks they provides an opportunity to express my anperform, and that employers value the efnual wish list for the really important things forts of those they employ. in life. The type of wishes that can’t be easily I wish for Christmas 2014 to be another granted or fulfilled but yet in my heart they turning point in a world that seems to have remain the real wishes that I’m sure many of lost its way. Despite remarkable technology, you share with me. advancements in the medical and scientific I wish for greater respect for all humans.

That those who carry weapons, seek to do fields we need the saving grace of the miraharm or hatred towards others, need to think cle child born so many years ago.

Many may say the wishes above are nothabout the pain they will cause not only to ing but fanciful dreams, but not one of those others but to their own family. We all need fanciful dreams could not become reality if to respect people of different views, faiths, skin colors or nationalities. They call it world each of us were to embrace them and make them our own. It’s amazing what a little peace. I’m sure we all would love to witness hope, faith and love can do in your life if it, if only even for a day. you let them in and share them with all that I wish for great opportunity for all chilyou come in contact with. And let’s face it, dren. To be raised in warm, safe homes by with all of our running around, Christmas loving parents, with food on the table, a preparations and gifting this season at the strong roof overhead, an education system that prepares them for fruitful lives full of end of the day wouldn’t you rather trade all promise and a lifetime of Christmases every- the gifts under this year’s tree for any of the wishes listed above? day of their lives.

On behalf of the Denton Publications staff I wish for the end to the many dreaded and family I would like to wish you and diseases, ailments and birth defects that affect the population. I see so many brave indi- your family a very joyous and safe holiday, a prosperous new year and for my last wish, viduals who face life with these burdens and that you are granted all of your Christmas do so with such courage. wishes. God bless us one and all.

I wish more people could experience faith Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and in a supreme being and openly practice their Habari Gani. faith by attending services each week and recognize that only through our trust in God Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New will we overcome much of what troubles our Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newworld today. marketpressvt.com.

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Vergennes top officer highlights K-9 program successes

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keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ The head of the Vergennes Police Department came to the Nov. 13 meeting of the Ticonderoga town board to back a plan to bring a K-9 program here.

Ticonderoga Police Chief Mark Johns recently presented his plan to bring in a K-9 unit using leftover funds from 2014 along with budgeted funds for 2015. He said when looking into the possibly of bringing a dog onto the force, Vergennes was the main town he researched.

“They are a similar size, they have similar drug issues and they have had success with this program,” Johns said.

Johns then turned the time over to Chief George Merkel, who talked about how having a K-9 in Vergennes has helped their drug program.

“The K-9 program is worth every penny you put into it,” Merkel said. “The dog allows you the tools to get the drugs, but you have to have the right guy to handle the dog and the program. You have to have someone who is wanting to stop cars and go to the trouble areas and be aggressive. You have to have a philosophy in your department and you also need to have a philosophy in your town.”

Merkel said a K-9 can also help reach youth before they can be influenced by a drug culture.

“The dog gives you a great asset some might not think of,” he said. “Kids will come up to me and want to meet the dog. The

connections I have made in the community because of the dog have been great. I got word people were leaving because they did not want to deal with Merkel and his dog. Good for them and good for me. The good guys love to see it. The bad guys hate to see it.”

Merkel said the K-9 allows police to search for drugs they might not be able to detect with human senses.

“You have heroin, crack cocaine and meth which are hard to detect by odor,” he said. “A K-9 will find it. A K-9 program itself will not fix the problem, but it is a tremendous tool.”

Merkel said he is driven to keep drugs off the streets of Vergennes because he has witnessed the impact they can have.

“I hate drugs and there is nothing I would rather do than drug work,” he said. “I have seen 24 kids I personally knew that are no longer here because of drugs. They left behind children, families, brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers who will have to deal with that for the rest of their lives.”

Merkel started working as a K-9 officer as a member of the Middlebury Police Department with his first partner, Blade.

“He came with issues, but he had an extremely good nose and did a great job,” Merkel said.

Blade and Merkel worked together from 2003 until 2009, when Blade had to be put down. Since then, Merkel has worked with his new partner, Akido.

In a previous discussion on the program, Johns said he plans to be the officer who will train with the K-9 for six months before the dog is allowed to become an active K-9 officer.

Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel

Police Beat

Man charged for cocaine possession

CLARENDON Ñ On Oct. 30, troopers of the Vermont State Police at Rutland conducted a motor vehicle stop on Railroad Drive in Clarendon. A roadside investigation revealed several indicators of impairment and driver James Cross, 46, was subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of a drug.

Investigation further revealed probable cause for the seizure of Cross’s vehicle in order to obtain a search warrant.

During the subsequent search of the vehicle, troopers located approximately 7.3 grams of cocaine inside the vehicle.

On Nov. 14, Cross was arrested for the possession of cocaine and DUI 5. While in custody at the State Police Barracks, Cross attempted to conceal 0.3 grams of cocaine under a bench seat inside the holding cell area.

An additional charge of possession of cocaine was added to the two existing charges and he was lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail.

DUI in Clarendon

CLARENDON Ñ On Oct. 17, members of the Clarendon Fire Department; Regional Ambulance Service and Vermont State Police responded to Walker Mountain Road near Creek Road in Clarendon for a report of a single vehicle crash.

A VSP investigation at the scene found that Dagyne Canney, 55, of Clarendon was operating a 2010 Lexus on Walker Mountain Road when she failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Canney’s vehicle subsequently collided with a tree off the roadway.

Further investigation found that Canney, who was wearing her lap and shoulder belt, was not injured.

Canney, who denied the consumption of any intoxicants on this date was observed to be significantly intoxicated at the scene. Canney’s evidentiary BAC was found to be .265 percent after the crash.

Anyone who observed the crash / impact are asked to contact Trooper Dambrackas at the VSP Rutland Barracks 802773-9101.

Canney’s vehicle suffered significant front end damage as a result of the impact.

Driver fails to yield

RIPTON — On Nov. 14, officers from the Vermont State Police - New Haven, Addison County Sheriff’s Department, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife were conducting a checkpoint on Vermont Route 125 in Ripton.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., Tracy Yandow, 52, of Ripton approached the checkpoint at an unsafe speed and failed to yield to officers. When stopped, Yandow identified himself to officers and a check of Yandow’s license indicated he was under criminal suspension.

Yandow was transported to the Vermont State Police - New Haven barracks, processed, and released on citation.

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The manure spreading ban in Vermont took effect Dec. 15. The annual ban is part of an overall strategy to protect the working landscape and natural resources, as outlined in Vermont’s Accepted Agricultural Practices.

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Manure spreading ban under way MIDDLEBURY Ñ The manure spreading ban in Vermont took effect Dec. 15.

This annual ban is part of an overall strategy to protect the working landscape and natural resources, as outlined in Vermont’s Accepted Agricultural Practices. The agency works closely with farmers across the state to ensure the AAPs are enforced.

Manure spreading is a common practice in Vermont agriculture which enriches the soil for production and helps manage animal waste.

The manure spreading ban is a regulation that has been in place since 1995 under the Accepted Agricultural Practice rules.

Vermont was a leading state in developing such a ban.

In recent years several other states have considered adopting, or have adopted, the idea. Research has shown that manure applications on frozen ground can increase the runoff potential.

Vermont chose to select a ban period from Dec. 15 to April 1 to protect water quality; however the Agency has discretion with

those dates to accommodate unusual circumstances.

During the ban, farmers must either have a storage structure that is capable of holding all manure produced from Dec. 15 to April 1, which is 107 days, or they must be able to stack all manure produced in a way that will not lead to water quality impacts.

When stacking manure, AAPs require that stacking sites be located more than 100 feet from private wells or property boundaries.

In addition, manure cannot be stacked on unimproved sites within 100 feet of surface water, or on land that is subject to annual overflow from adjacent waters. Farmers have the opportunity to demonstrate to the Secretary of Agriculture that no alternative sites exist to enable you to meet these restrictions.

If you have any questions about the manure spreading ban, or if you would like assistance in the selection of appropriate manure stacking sites, please call 802-828-3475.

Debt relief for Vermont veterans

MONTPELIER Ñ In recognition of Veterans Day 2014, Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell announced several steps his Consumer Protection Division has taken recently to protect Vermont veterans in the marketplace. #In July, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office joined with 12 state attorneys general and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to secure approximately $92 million in debt relief for approximately 17,000 U.S. veterans and other consumers harmed by the predatory lending scheme perpetrated by Rome Finance, which also did businesses as Colfax Capital Corporation and Culver Capital.

Survey takers receive $30

MIDDLEBURY — Are you in treatment for opiate problems? Do you want help in finding treatment? You can receive a $30 incentive for completing an important local survey, according to the non-profit Vermont Recovery Network.

The network is looking for individuals in medication assisted-treatment who are willing to consider the benefits of participation in recovery supports.

To take the survey, call Ramona Akpo-Sani at the Addison County Turning Point Center at 802-345-4656 or 802-388-4249.

“We are trying to help people in opiate recovery connect with others who can help make life more fun and rewarding again,” Akpo-Sani said.

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Rutland Co. Humane Society

Throughout our lives, people and animals often become important to us and make a great impact.

There are many ways to remember or honor these special individuals. One way is to make a donation in their name to Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS). For animal lovers, a terrific holiday or birthday gift might be a donation to RCHS. A donation is a great way to remember a favorite pet or family member who meant a lot to you. Joyous occasions, such as birthdays and weddings, are other reasons to donate. When someone asks you what you want as a gift, suggest a donation to RCHS! So next time you’re thinking about the “purrfect” gift for a loved one, please remember the homeless animals at RCHS. Your donation can really make a difference! If you have any questions about donating to RCHS please call us at (802) 483.9171 or visit our website at www. rchsvt.org.

CHOWDER 5 year old.

Neutered Male.

Akita mix.

I’m a silly fella who really enjoys being with people. I love getting lots of love and attention and will lean into you for a little more affection and attention.

I’m a super guy who already knows Sit, Down, Shake and Sit Pretty. I’m super talented, if I do say so myself.

I’m very playful and I especially love squeaky toys but will be happy playing with any kind of toys especially if I’m hanging out with my favorite people. Oh, did I mention how handsome I am? But I probably don’t need to tell you that.

BAILEY 2 year old.

Spayed Female.

Siberian Husky/ Retriever mix.

I’m a super playful young lady who loves tennis balls and I can even catch them in mid air. I know how to Sit and Shake and I’m pretty smart and I think I could learn more commands if you’d like to teach me. I’m a very active and energetic dog who will need lots of exercise and play time to keep me happy. I walk nicely on leash and I look forward to walks, hikes and other activities with my new family.

I like to ride in the car and my favorite spot is in the front seat.

BLINKY 5 month old. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair Gray.

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Hi there, I am Blinky. I am lucky that I ended up here at RCHS at the end of October as a stray because I needed a warm and safe environment to get healthy and start thriving, and that I did. I am on the go nowadays and am ready for my forever home. I know that I am an older kitten but I still have the energy and spirit of a younger one. I am a sweet fella with such a deep gray color of fur that adds to my alluring nature.

TIGGER 1.5 year old. Neutered Male. Domestic Short Hair Orange and White.

Are you looking to add a little handsome to your life? Well, I’m said to be known for that. I arrived at the shelter on December 3 after my previous owner was no longer able to care for me. I may seem to be reserved, but guess what? I love it most when people initiate the interaction.

As soon as I realize you may be interested in giving me a little attention, I stand right up to give my well known head butt and arch my back for a good scratch.

ming my nails is the one thing I have no patience for!

If you are looking for a big dog in a little body, come meet me today.”

Homeward Bound Addison County Humane Society 236 Boardman St. Middlebury, Vt. 05753 Phone 802-388-1100 Fax: 802-382-9320

“Silent Night” in Ferrisburgh

NORTH FERRISBURHG Ñ The North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church will hold a special family service starting Wednesday Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, at 5 p.m. The “Silent Night” service is a shorter, livelier service aimed a families with children. The traditional candlelighting service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Runners to be refunded

MONTPELIER Ñ Over 1,500 Vermont consumers may receive more than $160,000 from Active Network, LLC, a Texas-based company that provides an online platform for individuals to register for races and other recreational activities.

The refunds stem from Active’s deceptive method of signing consumers up for its discount membership program. Consumers who have questions should contact the Consumer Assistance Program at 1-800649-2424 or 802-656-3183.

OBITUARIES

Beth Saradarian Associate Director Rutland County Humane Society Pittsford, Vt. 802-483-9171 ext. 211 www.rchsvt.org

Homeward Bound Animal Center

“I’m Reggie, a Jack Russell Terrier mix who has been around the block a few times. I was a stray when I was brought to Homeward Bound, so no one knows my real story. But the vet who examined me here says that I am about 5 years old and in pretty good health. I have a slight heart murmur, but probably not anything to worry about at my age.

“I have been an easy-going (for a JRT) guy around here and am not bothered by the other dogs and am always happy to make a new human friend.

“I am interested in the cats and kittens I’ve met and would probably do best with a cat who doesn’t take any nonsense from dogs! Oh, and I don’t like manicures; trim-

ROY ALBERT GIBBS

1951-2014 also enabled his continual healing of self and others. He was often immersed in the outdoors, focusing on his garden and the grounds to ensure adequate space for play and enjoyment.

Roy was probably known by most as the class clown from the time he was a young boy, Roy Albert Gibbs, adored fafeeling most at home when ther, grandfather, brother people were laughing, and and friend, passed away delighted in taking creative peacefully in his room at the measures to achieve it. His Vermont Respite House last humor was matched by his Wednesday. He was 63 years gentle, lovable demeanor old. He was surrounded by and his kindness. He loved the loving presence and care to play, and was an agile and of his dear friend Robin precise athlete in most Gajewski and the many nurssports.

He rejoiced in tennis, es and staff of the facility. platform tennis, ping pong, Through Roys 16-year travail kayaking, golf and basketball with prostate cancer that and made many close and eventually spread and took long-lasting friendships in his life, Roy maintained a these endeavors. He loved grateful heart, hopeful resohis land from childhood with lution, and his ever inane particular fervor, spending and playful hilarity. Roys lathours upon it, identifying est tattoo on the back of his trees, cleaning the dam, and arm was the Chinese symbol listening to the sound of the for survivor, which he was, stream. even in his eventual decline.

Though he was playful and Roy was born in Pasadena, quick witted, he was a man California in 1951 to join the of deep contemplation, enfamily of Carol (Coleman) gaging ardently with his litBuchanan, Ray Albert Gibbs erature on the nature of life, and his older brother Scott. the cosmos, and health and His sister Mary Mead was healing. He took seriously born four years later. His the power of mind in ones family moved around the ability to heal physical and country many times in his emotional disease. By the childhood for his fathers end of his life, he knew work, and the family eventudeeply the power acceptance ally settled in Westport, NY and hope. after the passing of his faRoy is survived by his three ther, Ray, in 1962. Roy atchildren, Emma Gibbs (martended Westport Central ried to Matthew Brankman), School in middle school Owen Gibbs, and Sarah years and Military School at Gibbs, his brother Scott McDonough School in BaltiGibbs (married to Margaret), more, MD for his high school years. He attended Rensse- sister Mary Mead (married to Stephen), his niece and laer Polytechnic Institute in nephews, Gerrit Gibbs (enTroy, NY. He married Dana gaged to Sita Sanders), Chris Allen in 1978 and with her Gibbs (married to Hannah), had three children, whom he Tyler Rathbun (married to doted on and taught the Megan) and Liza Rathbun power of lightness, labor, (engaged to Matt Straub) and and literature. He and Dana his beloved granddaughter were able to raise his family Sophie (daughter of Emma in Westport, surrounded by and Matthew). He also his mother, brother and sisleaves behind Radley Justter and their families, enjoyRadley who is in need of a ing many intimate family home, preferably one withgatherings over the years. out children.

He worked for Mountain Any charitable donations can Lake Services for 35 years as be made in his name to the a direct support staff initially, transitioning to book- Vermont Respite House of Williston Vermont for their keeping in the business ofexpert and loving, compasfice, which was a good fit for sionate care of Roy in his fihis math proclivities. The nal weeks of life. friendships that he developed in his offices were ex- A gathering will be held in his honour on Friday, Detremely close and many of cember 19th at the Westport which he considered his exHotel (Westport, NY) from tended family. He became a 3pm-6pm for family and Reiki Master in 2004 which friends.

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Fish trap to pay dividends

A significant upgrade at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle is expected to pay dividends for the health of the salmon population in Lake Champlain.

Recently, hatchery staff, fisheries biologists and other officials from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department teamed up to construct a fish trap on Hatchery Brook, the station’s discharge stream.

The trap will improve the collection process for adult salmon during their spawning run into the brook.

After being collected, the adult salmon are used to reproduce and

www.addision-eagle.com provide fertilized eggs for the state’s Ed Weed Fish Culture Station, where the eggs are hatched and young salmon are reared before being returned to Lake Champlain.

“Being able to collect fish in a safe, efficient and effective way for both staff and salmon is key to our overall fisheries management plan,” said Adam Miller, fish culture operations chief with Vermont Fish & Wildlife. “The improvements we’ve completed at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station allow us to meet these objectives more effectively and ultimately produce healthy salmon for our Lake Champlain restoration efforts.”

Former methods used to collect salmon involved more handling

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The fish trap will also benefit the assessment of the department’s salmon restoration efforts by enabling biologists to more efficiently collect data such as lamprey wounding rates, fish size, abundance and age structure from large numbers of returning salmon.

Additionally, the fish trap will serve as an education tool where the public will be able to see fish when the trap is in operation, learn about salmon restoration efforts at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station and in Lake Champlain, and gather information about fish culture and the impacts of non-native species, among other topics.

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St. Michael’s standout competing at national level

By Andrew Johnstone

andrew@denpubs.com After four seasons playing varsity high school soccer for the Northeastern Clinton Cougars in Champlain, Molly Roush saw herself playing at the next level for St. Michael’s College across Lake Champlain in Colchester, VT. Two years later, the Rouses Point native has a different story to tell.

In the first week of December, Roush found herself in Louisville, K.Y., just days away from competing in the NCAA Division II National ChampionshipÑ in cross country.

“It still hasn’t sunk in that I’m actually here and doing this,” said Roush three days before the race. “When I got to St. Mike’s, I was going to play soccer and it had been something I’d done for my entire life, basically.”

CHANGE OF PACE Soon after arriving at the liberal arts college near Burlington, the now-sophomore found out how big of a time commitment the sport would be and wanted to focus instead on academics.

Schoolwork took priority and Roush opted out of soccer.

St. Michael’s cross country coach Molly Peters heard of Roush’s decision and soon after reached out to the athlete. By the time spring arrived, Roush got back to Peters and the connection was made.

Cross country’s flexible training and practice schedule allowed Roush to get back into scholastic competition while still being able to balance sports and academics.

It’s seems to be a good fit: Roush and the other six harriers competing in the national championship have GPA’s of 3.50 or higher.

Peters said it isn’t unusual for soccer players to make the transition to cross country. Of the seven who traveled to the championship meet in Kentucky, three have a soccer background.

“It happens a lot at St. Mike’s,” explained

Molly Roush crosses the finish line at the NCAA Division II National Championship cross country meet in Louisville, K.Y., on Dec. 6. She finished fifth on her team to accumulate points and 237th overall.

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Peters. “It doesn’t have a track program so it’s pretty hard to recruit some of those hardcore runners because most of them, when they go to school, want to do cross country and track. “(Soccer players) have a good base,” she con-

tinued. “They have to work on the endurance, learning how to sustain the right pace for the race.”

The coach had be cautious with Roush early on because she hadn’t done cross country mile-

age over the summer, and come fall, Roush had to alternate between running and biking because of shin splints.

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From page 11 “It’s common for the jump into the high mileage,” explained Peters.

Roush said the problem dates back to running track and, although the problem came back, it hasn’t been bothering her lately. This fall season was, after all, her first on a team since winter of her senior year in high school.

Despite nearly two-year absence from sports, Roush had plenty of sports experience to build upon.

Though cross country was new to RoushÑ the sport takes place at the same time of the year as soccerÑ the athleticism it requires wasn’t.

The then-Cougar had a stellar soccer career after joining the varsity team as a freshman, a sport that requires 80 minutes or more of endurance.

“I’m not surprised that she switched,” said Tim Surprenant, the Northeastern Clinton girls’ varsity soccer head coach. “There have been many people that have tried to convince her to join the cross country team, but she always loved to play soccer. Many coaches have said she was a natural runner and would excel on a cross country team.”

Roush also played two years of basketball and competed in varsity track from seventh grade through her junior year. During that time, she set four school records that still stand today in the 200, 400, 800 and 1,500 meter races. Her 57.87 time in the 400 was good for fifth in New York in the 2012 state championship while her 27.33 mark in the 200 placed fifth in the 2012 Hudson Falls Invite.

While running at a high speed over a long distance without distraction can be difficult for some, Roush said cross country can be relaxing.

“The only thing I have to worry about is how my body feels,” said Roush. “It’s a completely different mindset for me than the team sports. You just run.”

Roush was her team’s fifth finisher three times this year and added three more finishes in sixth to help the St. Michael’s cross country team to its first ever appearance in the NCAA championship.

The team qualified by finishing third out of 31 schools in the Nov. 22 NCAA East Regional Championship in Nashua, N.H., and sent its top seven runners to Louisville.

St. Michael’s senior Chloe Boutelle led the charge in the meet, finishing fourth overall at 21:52.7. Roush’s 23:44.0 was good for 57th, ahead of 128 other runners.

CHAMPIONSHIP AND BEYOND Prior to the Dec. 6 championship meet, Roush said she expected a very competitive race, but was excited for the opportunity to support the seniors on the team as well as help the group to

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Once race day arrived, the team faced the added challenges of cold, wind and a muddy, chewed-up course from the men’s race the previous day.

St. Michael’s finished the meet 30th among 32 teams. The first four Purple Knights to cross the finish line were all seniors— Chloe Boutelle, Lindy Heffernan, Colleen Gilliatt and Allie Gratton—followed by Roush, who in fifth earned points for her team and helped them edge out 31st-place University of North Georgia.

She ran the 5.78 kilometer course in 25:38.9, two seconds and one place behind teammate Gratton, to finish in 237th place.

“It was really great,” said Roush. “We all discussed how we were just happy to be able to run with the top runners in the country. It shows how hard we worked all through the season.”

Now, with the championship experience behind the team, the next generation of St. Michael’s runners will look much different.

When Peters was asked how she sees Roush performing on the cross country team in the future, the coach laughed.

“She actually is my future,” said Peters.

With the top four runners on the team set to graduate and another member planning to study abroad next fall, Roush may very well be its top returning runner in 2015 after just one season.

“It definitely adds a little bit of pressure,” said Roush, “but I really enjoyed running cross country and it will be a little easier for me to start earlier next season.”

For now, however, Roush is just appreciative for those who helped her in getting to where she is today. She’s grateful for her coach and teammates, who she called “big motivators” in the sport and beyond, but her parents especially. “‘If you like it, it will open more doors for you,’” she remembers them telling her. “I’m really glad they encouraged me to do it.”

With a much different looking group next season, a return trip to the national stage may be less likely for St. Michael’s, but it doesn’t mean this fall was Roush’s only chance to represent her school against the nation’s top Division II runners.

Peters said that even if the team doesn’t qualify for a return trip, she can see Roush qualifying as an individual runner for the final race.

“I can’t wait to see what Molly does by her senior year,” said Peters. “She’s talented. I don’t think she has any idea how good she is.”

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College to inaugurate new Athletics Hall of Fame From Middlebury College News Reports

MIDDLEBURY Ñ To honor the top student-athletes from its storied past, Middlebury College will inaugurate the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame in January as part of the opening of the College’s new field house. The inaugural class of Hall of Fame inductees will include some of Middlebury’s most celebrated and accomplished athletes.

The inaugural class of five inductees will be honored at a ceremony on Saturday, January 24, 2015. The class includes two women and three men who excelled in sports as diverse as baseball, ice hockey, Nordic skiing, lacrosse, field hockey and cross-country.

They come from classes as early as 1910 and as recent as 1999.

Heidi Howard Allen Heidi Howard Allen ’99 was a prolific two-sport athlete, one of a select few to earn All-American honors every year as a Middlebury student-athlete. Allen helped lead the field hockey and lacrosse teams to inaugural national championships, including dual titles in the respective sports during her star-studded senior season. That year, she concluded her field hockey play as the program’s leader in both career goals and points, individual records that preceded a lacrosse season that saw her set a single-season mark for goals scored.

John Bower John Bower, a member of the Class of 1963, became the first Panther skier to win a national title in Nordic, a feat he achieved at the 1961 NCAA Championships. He skied in two Olympics (1964 and 1968), won four national Nordic combined titles, and became the

Panther women defeat Amherst; men fall to Lord Jeffs From College News Reports

MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Panther swimming and diving teams ended their semester by hosting a dual meet against Amherst.

The women utilized their depth to defeat the Jeffs for the first time since the 2002-03 season by a 158-130 score, while the men fell by a 203-77 tally. The Panthers return to action on Jan. 3 when they host Bates for a dual meet starting at 2 p.m.

During the women’s competition, the Middlebury quartet of Sarah Bartholomae, Jamie Hillas, Megan Griffin and Courtney Haron touched the wall first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:48.72.

Individually, Hillas was victorious in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.03), while Ann Carpenter stopped the clock first in the 50 free (25.19), just ahead of teammates Stephanie Andrews (25.26) and Morgan Burke (25.28). Haron led the field to the wall in the 100 freestyle (54.35), while Burke was second.

On the diving board, the Panthers recorded 26 team points from the tandem of Elissa DeNunzio and Adrianna Baker as Amherst didn’t have a diver compete. DeNunzio won the 1-meter event with a score of 213.83, while Baker was second (206.55). In the 3-meter, the tables were turned as Baker took home the win (201.38), while DeNunzio was the runner-up (195.68).

In the final event of the meet, the team of Burke, Griffin, Ann Carpenter and Haron won the race to the wall with a time of 3:39.45 in the 400 free relay for 11 key team points.

On the men’s side, individual event victories came from Stephan Koenigsberger and Bryan Cheuk. Koenigsberger touched the wall first in the 100 breaststroke in a time of 58.59, while Cheuk won the 50 free (21.98).

Individual runner-up finishes were posted by Michael McGean in the 1000 free with a time of 9:53.26, Koenigsberger in the 200 breaststroke (2:10.93) and Matthew Lantin in the 500 free (4:47.65).

The 400 free relay team of Cheuk, Paul Lagasse, Lantin and Koenigsberger tallied a runner-up finish in a time of 3:17.99.

first non-Scandinavian to win the King’s Cup at Holmenkollen, the most heralded Nordic competition in the world, before embarking on a coaching career that included a six-year tenure at Middlebury and seven years directing the U.S. Ski Team.

Ray Fisher Ray Fisher, a Middlebury native and member of the Class of 1910, played multiple sports at Middlebury but made his mark on the baseball diamond. He was a stand-out pitcher for the Panthers for two years before signing a professional contract that would lead to a 10-year career in the major leagues, a tenure marked by 100 wins and a World Series championship with the Cincinnati Reds.

Phil Latreille Phil Latreille, a member of the Class of 1961, scored more goals than any other player in the history of U.S. intercollegiate ice hockey. The three-time All-American tallied 250 goalsÑ a total that includes further collegiate bests for goals in a game (10) and a season (80). Following his Middlebury career, Latreille enjoyed a brief stint with the New York Rangers, becoming the first Vermont collegiate player to play in the National Hockey League at a time when there were just six NHL teams.

Dorcas DenHartog Wonsavage Dorcas DenHartog Wonsavage, a member of the Class of 1987,

graduated from Middlebury as one of the most decorated Nordic skiers and cross-country runners in the College’s history. She won the school’s first national title in cross-country and earned AllAmerican status in both sports.

Following her graduation from Middlebury, Wonsavage competed in three Winter OlympicsÑ in Ray Fisher, 1919 1988, 1992, and 1994Ñ pacing the U.S. Nordic team with the highest individual American finish and an eighth-place finish in the 4x5kilometer relay in 1988.

The Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame will induct up to 10 individuals a year who will be recognized on a large Hall of Fame installation in the Peterson Family Athletic Complex.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2015, which will be inducted in November of 2015. For information about the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame, including complete biographies of the inaugural class and a link to the nomination form, please visit www.athletics.middlebury.edu/traditions/halloffame.

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Community Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 17

MIDDLEBURY - Charter House Benefit and Carol Sing, Middlebury United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Free.

LINCOLN - “Alice in Wonderland,” Burnham Hall, 6:30 p.m. Free.

BRISTOL - “The Problem in Bumbalabuma” Auditions, Holley Hall, 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18

SALISBURY - Gingerbread House Decorating, Salisbury Free Public Library, following school.

Info: 431-3395.

VERGENNES - Blood Drive, Vergennes Union High School, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 1-800-REDCROSS. MIDDLEBURY -“Lights of Love” Tree Lighting, Homeward Bound, 5:30 p.m. Info: 388-1100.

Friday, Dec. 19

BRISTOL - Christmas Caroling, Holley Hall, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info: 453-5885.

Saturday, Dec. 20

PITTSFORD - Pittsford Farmers’ Market Holiday Craft Show, Lothrop Elementary School, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

BRISTOL - Live Nativity, Bristol Green, 4-6 p.m. Free.

Sunday, Dec. 21

MIDDLEBURY - Annual Messiah Sing, Middlebury Congregational Church, 2-4 p.m. Info: 989-7355.

Monday, Dec. 22

RUTLAND - Skate with Santa, Giorgetti Arena, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free admission, $1 rentals for children 10 and under. Info: 775-1853.

STARKSBORO - Christmas Candlelight Service, Starksboro Village Meeting House, 7:30 p.m.

RUTLAND - 15th Annual Candlelight Vigil, Depot Park, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23

RUTLAND- Home Alone, Paramount Theatre, 7 p.m. Free.

Ongoing

RUTLAND - Annual Holiday Boutique and Gingerbread Construction Contest, Chaffee Downtown, Dec. 5-19. Info: 775-0062.

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: 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.

North receives scholarship

Nathan T. North of Vergennes, Vt., majoring in mechanical engineering at Clarkson University, received the Class of 1963 Endowed Scholarship and the Elwyn J. Rodee Endowed Scholarship during the 2014-15 academic year.

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booster Steve Alexander, Ward’s City Limits business has contributed well over $228,000 since 2001.

“We are fortunate to have Brett’s financial support,” according to Booster Club president Kim Haigis. “All of the school athletic programs have benefited from his generous contributions.”

Ward’s kindness has helped keep the club alive and well as well as active in the school community. Financial contributions are visible in the form of new gear and well-groomed athletic fields.

“We have been able to make repairs on our fields, purchase new uniforms and equipment, and provide scholarships to college-bound students,” Haigis added. “We are lucky to have someone like Brett in our community.”

But Ward isn’t one to take the spotlight alone; he is happy to recognize that others helped, too.

“I would like to thank all the customers of City Limits who have helped us support the Booster Club for all these years. It’s great to see the money put to good use. Thanks on behalf of City Limits and its staff,” Ward said.

Pictured at right: Vergennes businessman Brett Ward received official recognition by the Vergennes Booster Club for his assistance and community spirit.

Pictured: Lisa Rowell, Brett Ward, Jen Russell, Boosters President Kim Haigis, Steve Alexander

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

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

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS Commercial Space available in downtown Ticonderoga, off street parking, 750 sq. ft, 1st floor, $550/month plus utilities.

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MLS # 201334029 Enjoy the pleasure of owning a year around family business in the Adirondacks close to LG Village.

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

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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 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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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 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.

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

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 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 Out of State Real Estate Sebastian, Florida Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community. 4.4 miles to the beach, close to riverfront district. New models starting at $99,000. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.

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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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INTERIOR DOOR, PRE-HUNG, New, Solid Pine, 6 Panel, Stain Grade, Right Open, 32”. Asking $115.00. Call Bob 518-6235063.

WOOD HEAT. Environmentally friendly. EPA Qualified. Central Boiler E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Vermont Heating Alternatives 802-343-7900 REAL ESTATE

TREE SERVICES 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

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