Monday, April 1, 2013

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 25 No. 6 Middlebury, Vermont Monday, April 1, 2013 32 Pages 75¢

MONDAY EDITION

College to host cellist

Pot dispensary

plan appealed

Addison

Independent

Eagle junior tops

girls’ hoop squad

NYC artists to

lend their talents

Mt. Abe celebrates French culture, cuisine

Timetable set for new Middlebury bridges

Welch looks for stability in student loan interest rates

(See Mt. Abe, Page 2)

(See Welch, Page 7)(See Middlebury, Page 21)

By LEE J. KAHRSBrandon ReporterRUTLAND — Just listening to

these working parents pursuing col-lege degrees is exhausting. Ava Pehm, 42, of Pittsford is a

single mother to two kids, ages 10 and 13. She is pursuing a degree in administrative management from

the Community College of Vermont in Rutland and works part-time. Greg Lambert, 36, of Rutland is

a single father to a seven-year-old boy and is a recent cancer survivor pursuing a degree in environmental science at CCV. Niki Twohig of Rutland has

Getting a head startBETH WIMETT WORKS in the Woods Market Garden greenhouse in Brandon recently. Frigid air swirled outside the greenhouse, but inside

it was hot and humid.Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By XIAN CHIANG-WARENBRISTOL — The location may

have been rural Vermont, but the ambiance was entirely French at the Mount Abraham Union High School cafeteria last Thursday. French music piped in through the speakers, crisp, white tablecloths dressed up the caf-eteria, and students gathered to con-verse in French over a gourmet meal

prepared by chef Bill Snell of New Haven’s Tourterelle restaurant.“It’s what we want meals to be

like — this idea of community,” said Kathy Alexander, director of the Ad-dison Northeast Supervisory Union Food Service Cooperative, surveying the scene with a smile.The high school’s second annual

French Day was a collaborative effort

between Mount Abe French students, Tourterelle owners Bill and Christine Snell, and the staff of the ANeSU food co-operative. In recent years, the ANeSU co-

op has made great strides in using school kitchens — not to mention the county’s agricultural heritage — to enhance the learning experiences of students in the Five Town Area.

Along with in-school community ser-vice programs, the co-op has planned themed lunch days as special events that also integrate classroom learn-ing. They recently hosted a Turkish Lunch, and the high school has Greek Day and Latin American Day coming up. Most theme days highlight food from cultures around the world, but

By JOHN FLOWERSMIDDLEBURY — Engineers are

plowing head-on into planning for the replacement of the Merchants Row and Main Street railroad over-passes, a project they said would be accomplished with unprecedented rapidity and with what they hope will be minimal disruption to local

businesses.That was the basic message de-

livered on March 28 by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) rep-resentatives to around 80 citizens,

who assembled at the Town Hall Theater for a “local concerns” meet-

Vergennes eyes

council vacancy

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Mt. Abe(Continued from Page 1)

TOURTERELLE CHEF AND co-owner Bill Snell works on a green bean dish for service during Mount Abraham Union High School’s French Day celebration last Thursday.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High School student Vanessa Malloy sits at the “table francophone” with fellow students and French teacher Jori Jacobeit during a French-themed lunch in the school cafeteria last Thurs-day. Only French was spoken at the table.

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION Middle School eighth-grader Peter Gebo, who would like to own a restaurant some day, talks with Food Service Cooperative Director Kathy Alexander and Tourterelle pastry chef Adam Federman in the Mount Abraham Union High School kitchen last Thursday.

they aren’t limited to geography —

last year on March 14 (which can be

abbreviated “3.14”), the co-op also

sponsored a Pi Day (think of the nu-

merical concept of “pi”), where every

item on the menu came in pie form.

Dishes included pizza and quiche as

well as dessert pies.

“We are really committed to be-

ing part of students’ education,” said

Alexander. “We tell all our teachers,

especially here at the high school, if

you want to inject food and culture

into your studies to make it more in-

teresting or fun, we’re

here for you.”

Mount Abe French

teacher Jori Jacobeit

took them up on it.

This year’s French Day

marked a special occa-

a collaboration was

made with community

members outside of the

school system.

“I just thought, this is

such a wonderful op-

portunity to partner with our col-

leagues in the community,” said

Alexander, who added that in plan-

ning French Day, she immediately

thought of Bill and Christine Snell,

whose restaurant is among the most

popular and well-reviewed destina-

tions for French cuisine in the state

and whose two youngest children

currently attend Beeman Elemen-

tary School.

“Everyone’s excited,” said Bill

Sn“Everyone’s excited,” said Bill

Snell on Thursday, taking a break

from preparing the meal of pork

with cider and prunes (“sauté de

porc au cidre et aux prunes”);; pureed

parsnips with celery (“purée de pa-

nais et de celery”);; rice pilaf (“riz pi-

laf”);; and sautéed green beans with

almonds (“haricots verts aux aman-

des”). Snell also assisted with the ra-

tatouille dish that Mount Abe French

students prepared themselves earlier

in the week. “(Students) came in as

we were cooking in the morning,

and they were excited to eat lunch.”

“To see (students) trying differ-

ent food is also nice to see,” Snell

laughed. “I don’t think I would have

eaten celery puree at that age.”

Tourterelle pastry chef Adam Fe-

derman was also on hand, busily

serving up trays of apple clafouti, a

traditional French dessert of apples

over vanilla custard.

“I wanted to do something the

students could learn how to make

themselves,” Federman

explained. “It is one

of the simplest French

desserts out there. Ju-

lia Child describes it as

pancake batter poured

over fruit. Traditional,

simple, and it’s good.”

The meal was pre-

pared with the best avail-

able ingredients that the

ANeSU cooperative

had, with input from the

students and the Tourt-

erelle staff. Planning a school lunch

menu can be an educational experi-

ence in itself, Alexander explained,

since she and her staff have to meet

USDA nutritional standards for each

meal served in the cafeteria.

The French Day menu was de-

cuisine while using fresh, local Ver-

mont ingredients, a principle that

Tourterelle uses to an even higher

degree when preparing dishes for

its customers. Tourterelle’s menu

changes seasonally, and the Snells

rely on local meats, vegetables and

cheese in the restaurant.

Students also helped in food prepa-

ration itself. On Monday, French stu-

dents went to the cafeteria and pre-

pared ratatouille, a traditional French

vegetable dish. They chopped toma-

toes and eggplant with chef knives,

sautéed the vegetables, layered the

“To see (students) trying different food is also nice. I don’t think I would have eaten celery puree at that age.”

— Chef Bill Snell

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vor up” for a few days before serving

on Thursday.

Tenth-graders Katie Meyer and

Susannah Frey staffed the lunch line

along with Christine Snell, herself a

native of France.

“We did a lot of stuff in class over

the last couple of weeks,” Meyer said.

She and Frey had helped make a bul-

letin board for the hallway, decorated

the cafeteria, and found French music

to play during the event.

“I think it’s good to get people in-

terested in French, too,” Meyer said

of the event. “It’s not like you’re just

sitting in a classroom reading a text-

book, you’re really involved in learn-

ing the language and the culture.”

ANeSU co-op educator Kristen

Andrews emphasized that the cafete-

ria can really be an ideal classroom

for students.

“It’s an amazing resource that’s

usually untapped in high schools, a

place for them to do hands-on work

and to apply what it is they’re learn-

ing. It’s here, so why not use it?” An-

drews said.

“It helps them to be more intimate

with the operation of food, it helps

them think about planning healthy

meals, it’s really linked to health and

well-being. The more that students

are involved in preparing their foods,

seeing where their food comes from,

seeing that we have local farms that

are dropping off their food here, that

their beef is from a local farm — it

can have lifelong consequences.”

In the short term though, the Mount

Abraham community seemed to be

thoroughly enjoying French Day’s

success.

“Can I have thirds?” one student

asked.

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Council to add member on April 9;; candidates emerge

Brandon DRB decision on marijuana dispensary appealedBy LEE J. KAHRSBrandon ReporterBRANDON — A neighboring

landowner has appealed a recent Brandon Development Review Board decision to permit a medi-

cal marijuana dispensary on Lovers Lane.

the Vermont Environmental Court on March 21, citing numerous con-cerns with the proposed facility, including issues of safety, privacy, odor and air quality, pesticides and fertilizers, and the potential risk of living next to a “high-crime target.”

On March 7, the Brandon DRB issued a decision unanimously ap-proving a change of use application for Alexandra Ford and Rutland County Organics for a building at 84 Lovers Lane. The property, owned by Chuck Mitchell, is in the Rural Development zone and was permit-ted for light wood manufacturing. The DRB approved a change of use

to a licensed medical marijuana dis-pensary and manufacturing facility.All appeals of local permitting

decisions go before the Vermont En-vironmental Court. To overturn the DRB’s decision to issue a permit, the appellants must prove that the project would have adverse effects on the building, the character of the

By ANDY KIRKALDYVERGENNES — Vergennes city

council members at their meeting last week said they will almost certainly

April 9 meeting, and two candidates have emerged for the vacancy created when Alderman Bill Benton won a race for mayor on March 5. Former alderman Peter Garon had

already expressed an interest before Tuesday’s meeting. On Wednesday, Vergennes real estate broker Lynn

too, would like to be appointed to

which will expire in March 2014. Both attended last week’s meeting.

since his election, asked all other in-terested candidates to submit a letter to City Clerk Joan Devine with their background and reasons for wanting to serve. City Manager Mel Hawley said

those letters should be received by this Thursday to allow him to include the letters in the packet he will send to aldermen in advance of their April 9 meeting.Garon served a two-year term that

expired in March, but lost a four-way race for three seats on March 5. He is a 10-year city resident who has retired from a long career working for the state as a human resources adminis-trator;; he now works for the Vermont State Employees Union as a labor

educator. He has served on boards and rescue squads in other towns and as a Vergennes Area Rescue Squad presi-dent. Jackson Donnelly is a lifelong resi-

dent of the Vergennes area who is the principal broker of Century 21 Jack Associates. She recently returned to Vergennes after living in Panton, where she served on the town select-board, including as its chairwoman. She also has an extensive community service résumé. The exact process for the council

to choose their new colleague from among those two and any other candi-dates remains up in the air. Hawley said the Vergennes charter

calls for a vacancy to be “forthwith

statement that he said means aldermen must act promptly. Alderman Renny Perry said that

also elsewhere councils cast ballots in secret before announcing the win-ner. Hawley said he would research whether Vergennes aldermen would have to go on public record with their votes. Regardless of how the vote is han-

dled, Garon suggested a “public in-terview process” to allow for “more transparency,” a suggestion aldermen viewed favorably.But they did not agree last week on

whether the candidates should all be asked the same set of questions — as suggested at the meeting by former

mayor Mike Daniels — or whether the interview should be more free-

Alderwoman Ziggy Comeau made a recommendation that was well re-ceived — simply giving each candi-date a few minutes to make his or her case. “You can let each of them speak,”

Comeau said. Alderman Joe Klopfenstein said

after those presentations the council could then ask “clarifying questions” of the candidates. Benton said he and Hawley would

work out a process and discuss it with the council before April 9.“We’ll try to come up with some-

thing that is fair and not take two hours,” Benton said. TEAMWORK ISSUE?Aldermen also last week voted to

ask a warning to be prepared for their April 9 meeting that would call for a $1.45 million bond vote to support a $1.55 million police station project on North Main Street;; that issue was covered in the March 28 Independent. On conclusion of discussion of the

police station, Alderman Klopfenstein made a statement that it was crucial for citizens to trust the council, and for aldermen to trust and support each other, act as a team and back group decisions. “It’s very important we uphold that

decision, especially if it is unanimous, publicly and privately,” he said.

Afterward, Klopfenstein said he was not pleased that Comeau, also a member of the council’s police station committee, had allegedly campaigned against aldermen’s $1.85 million Town Meeting Day police station pro-posal after voting for it as a member of council.Reached later in the week, Comeau

said she had not actively lobbied against the proposal.“I didn’t say one way or another on

it. I didn’t campaign against it, knock on doors or anything,” she said. Comeau did acknowledge that if

people “approached me concerned with their taxes,” she told them they had the right to vote against the plan.“Of course, I have a lot of seniors

who talk to me, and that’s what I tell them,” she said.If people asked her about the size

and scope of the project before the vote, Comeau said her response was, “I said they’re planning ahead for the future,” adding, “I was trying to be careful about how I said it.”Comeau said she encouraged all she

spoke to to vote. “I did say we have to know how

you feel … because that’s a big proj-ect,” she said. Aldermen last week also:

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Randy Ouellette has served as senior alderman in recent years. The senior alderman serves the remainder of the

mayor’s term if the mayor steps down.

before Public Service Board delib-erations on the Vermont Gas Systems’

Good for its Addison County natu-ral gas pipeline project. Hawley said that status would allow Vergennes to negotiate with Vermont Gas how the pipeline runs in Vergennes and how city residents are served.

for boards and committees, a move that will mean a slight departure from past council procedure. In the past, mayors have generally not fully par-ticipated in discussions and only cast tie-breaking votes. The Robert’s Rules

-persons to participate in discussions and vote.

Redevelopment Inc. “is in the design phase” for a solar array project to be built near the city’s wastewater treat-ment plant.

as the city’s representative to the Ad-dison County Solid Waste Manage-ment District, Christine Bradford as the council’s representative on the Bixby Memorial Library board, the entire city recreation committee, and Mike Daniels and Craig Miner as the co-chairmen of the town’s Green Up Day effort.Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at

[email protected].

(See Marijuana, Page 7)


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Letters to the Editor

House bill would affect shoreline property ownersMany lake property owners are

not aware of the Vermont House Bill H.526 (Shoreland Protection for Lakes) that will allow the state to have jurisdiction to control not only construction as they have at this point, but also maintenance of vegetation within 100 feet of the mean water level.The bill proposes to authorize

the ANR (Agency of Natural Resources) to adopt by rule, the re-quirements for ground disturbances and development within shoreland zones adjacent to lakes in the state of Vermont.I have lived on Lake Champlain

for 30 years and have much ap-

preciation for lake conservation and allowing future generations the opportunity to enjoy more pristine lakes. However, I am deeply con-cerned that the H.526 bill as written

and unrealistic implications (end-less and frivolous lawsuits) that portions of this legislation will have on many lake property owners by implementing controls that are in excess of the environmental conser-vation process.This bill proposes establishment

of “lakeside zones” which include “all” the land within 100 feet of the lake’s mean water level. Activities such as construction, conversion,

relocation or enlargement of any

vegetative cover, including dead, diseased or fallen tree removal, would require a permit. The permit would be issued after meeting the requirements of rules and payment

The impact of a 100-foot buffer on a 1-acre lot with 200 feet of front-age would impact 50 percent of the resident’s lot.I also noted in the bill there are

variances only, no waivers. This would make it almost impossible to request changes, especially if you have unfriendly neighbors as abut-

ClassicA CLASSIC KID’S bike with a banana seat and monkey bar handlebars sits outside Little City Cycles

in Vergennes last Monday morning.Independent photo/Trent Campbell

In a sign of what the nation might hope is the start of a continuing trend,

with the recent signing of legislation.The measure, which is similar to what Vermont legislators were asked to

consider but decided not to tackle this year, bans magazines for automatic assault-style weapons that hold more than 15 rounds and requires back-ground checks made online or through private parties (like gun shows).

since last year’s shootings in Aurora in a movie theater killed 12 people and left 60 wounded, and the more recent shootings in Newtown, Conn. In ad-dition to the ban on magazines holding more than 15 rounds, the law bans magazines with a smaller capacity but which can be easily converted to hold more than 15 rounds.In their tired response, Republican opponents criticized the legislation

-sure will hurt the state’s economy by eliminating jobs. Seriously. In their response, Republican opponents offered no recognition that this style of as-sault weapon has been used by mentally ill people to walk into public spaces and wreak senseless havoc, and yet could buy the assault weapons with no questioning about their background — including criminal records or mental stability. The modest proposals being made to bring a little sanity to state and na-

tional gun control laws is yet another argument (same sex marriage and the notion that we can’t keep cutting taxes to the wealthiest few are two others) in which Republicans need to take an accurate measure of the public’s pulse (roughly 80 percent of Americans support increased background checks and stricter control of assault-style weapons) before they discover, once again, they are on the wrong side of history.The issue here is not about preventing Americans from owning guns, in

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Americans, and even the gun lobby, to support a commonsense approach.

much needed action next year.

Here’s another reason a tax on carbon dioxide emissions (a carbon tax) makes good economic sense: According to a study done for the International Monetary Fund, governments throughout the world are subsizing cheap en-ergy to the detriment of the world economy (not just the environment) to the tune of $2 trillion in 2011.The enormous negative impact — that $2 trillion annually — is not just

cash subsidies used minimize fuel costs, but also, as a Washington Post edi-torial said on Sunday, “what policymakers are refusing to do. Burning fossil fuels produces a range of negative side effects, such as pollution. The only economically rational response is to build those costs into the price of energy

low encourage people to use too much energy, resulting in pollution that dirties local environments, congested streets and global warming. At the

to where it would do the most good, they push it toward fossil-fuel produc-tion — and away from enterprises that would more usefully employ some of the money, such as clean energy. Supports also hurt government budgets

-ber countries recommitted eliminating fossil-fuel supports.”

so one country isn’t punished economically by implementing the tax while

crack, but it needs to be a top concern of the Obama administration if it is to help lead the world in solving the problems caused by a warming planet.

Angelo S. Lynn


ters who can contest your variance forever or use it as a blackmail or extortion tool.This legislation also has the

potential to increase the cost of maintenance without reducing the prime tax rate charged for lakefront property. In addition, the legislation puts landowner property rights at risk — would “shoreline zones” be seen as public access points to the water? Could an uninvited person

state-controlled “shoreland zones”? Who covers insurance if they are in-jured, etc., while we pay the taxes? This bill throws many yet-unknown burdens on the lake property owners without having evaluated the many

sure lowered property values.Other unknowns arise where this

is quite a bit of vegetation on a lot consisting of small and large trees, saplings and shrubs within the 100-foot buffer zone. Some of the veg-etation requires annual trimming or removal. Under this bill, lakefront owners would be required to obtain a permit to remove a dead tree, one presenting a danger to the dwelling, or blown over in our more frequent windstorms. Conditions for removal are unknown and there is no clue as to how the permit process would work.

Many lake residents have docks to access the water. If a dock is taken out in the fall, would we be required to obtain a state permit to replace it? Again, at what cost and what fees?This is important: Could the state

disallow replacement of structure (including camps within the 100 feet) in this buffer zone, even though they are pre-existing? Again, neighbors can make hay out of this by appealing any decision and drag-ging it on for years or by extorting the party requesting the permit.I love the lake and want to see it

improved but not with such draco-

even I (a non-lawyer) could tie up any owner requesting changes for years. Also, the enforcement of this legislation would be very costly to the state, towns and residents. Pro-tecting the environment is a com-monsense and noble cause we all support, but this piece of legislation seems to be lacking common sense and will only open a Pandora’s box

I urge lake property owners to read Bill H.526 at www.leg.state.vt.us and contact your representa-tives and Gov. Shumlin with your opinion on this proposal.

John Carrigan

South Burlington

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Letters to the Editor Letter(Continued from Page 4)

Solar energy, not large-scale wind, is the way to go

Bristol Fire Department project should have been OK’dLet me begin by telling you what

an educated, dependable and well-

Bristol is lucky to have. I have to give them so much credit for spend-ing years of their free time trying to come up with a reasonable plan in order to keep our historic N.H. Munsill Hose, Hook and Ladder

-nity, but at the same time restore a badly needed worn-out building. Free time. Time away from his or her families, in order to help the community and hold onto the pride that anyone can see when you hear

-ment and about bettering the town of Bristol.

-ment. I’m sure I don’t even know all the time they put into this organi-zation so freely. For us, the citizens of Bristol. So it saddened me to hear and see the way some of our community members treated the

several meetings that were held in order to talk about a proposal that

Maybe some community mem-bers were just upset because they were not asked to be on the com-mittee as to what was needed. But everyone can’t be on the committee. No one asked me to be on the com-mittee to restore Holley Hall either. But it was refurbished. Everyone can’t be on every committee or nothing would be done.How many people did you ask

when it was time to build your busi-ness? Did you give anyone notice that it might block someone’s view or be too close to someone’s side-walk? Besides, who better knows

how much money they might need?

feel if someone without the knowl-edge of your business were to come in and tell you not only how to set it up but also what it was that would work best for you?The selectboard meetings are

open to the public, and anyone could have gone to any meeting pertaining to the proposed build-ing site or watched in on TV. There was no secret agenda. Where have you people been for the last six years while these discussions were taking place at the selectboard meetings? As far as the residential

in our neighborhood, as well as many other businesses around the corner, across the street and on the street. The parking issue would be greatly improved, as it would get the cars of North and Church streets. The trucks already come out on North Street, it would be no different.Yes, I grew up in Bristol, right

on Church Street, and kept time by the noon whistle, and listened

to the different codes that blew to

concerned about the old Duclos home, and not moving it or tearing it down, but few seem to care about

-ers and could be gone tomorrow if something is not done soon. That is a landmark that would be truly missed.I want to, at the very least, thank

the property owners for the oppor-tunity that they gave to the Bristol Fire Department and the town of Bristol. It is now your choice to do whatever you feel best, however a loss for the town of Bristol.

get tired of spending all this free time, getting nowhere and being treated like they don’t know what they are doing, and decide to close the building and tell us, the citizens of Bristol, to hire someone else to

Mary J. Orvis-Baker

Bristol

In reference to letters printed in the Addison Independent on Feb. 11 and March 11 concerning wind energy in Vermont, I have the fol-lowing comments:I have learned much from liv-

ing off-grid for the past eight years, and I do own a small wind turbine. It helps the process, but the solar energy is truly the workhorse. I’m not sure that there is anywhere in Vermont where enough wind can be produced constantly to make it worth scourging our ridgelines?It is worth noting, that wind

developers are as intertwined with political parties as any other interest. When I worked in opposi-tion to the larger VELCO power lines coming through our county, the large wind interests were one of the major obstacles. Even then (about 10 years ago), certain wind projects in the state seemed a trade for the VELCO project approval. Perhaps the largest letdown of all was approaching Bill McKib-

ben for assistance (at the time he was writing articles concerning local this, local that), only to have follow-up e-mails avoided and re-ceive no assistance at all. I wonder where he is now when natural-gas lines equated with fracking, contaminating water supplies and explosion, are looming over Addi-son County to service International Paper? But, he too is sold-out and beholden to certain interests as much as any politician: He knows when it’s safe to get involved and only then does he make a move.

percent of all Vermonters favor wind on our ridgelines. This state-ment made me wonder about the Castleton State College poll, who was surveyed, and how many? I went online to study the results and noticed it was a very small sample of people. Also, it did not identify if subjects had any existing knowledge about large wind installations. I am an ardent backer of renewable energy;; I live

it — but renewable energy done wisely. I do not believe huge wind on our ridgelines is wise for nu-merous reasons, some explained in your previous letters, and I be-lieve we will regret those projects in the future.Distributed solar energy is the

way to go. I picture a world where everyone has solar panels to pow-er their home/business, maybe a small wind turbine as well, energy

all driving better-mileage cars or hybrids. Sure, in the winter you may need some backup propane or oil, but it won’t be anywhere near what you are using now! How about all new construction being required to be energy producers? The above would be enough to be-gin solving our climate troubles, all without ugly, earth-harming, controversial projects. The tech-nology is there for us to take care of ourselves: Make it real, folks!

Judy Kowalczyk

Ripton

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LEICESTER — Donna Marie “Ducky” Palmer, 69, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.She was born in Brandon on

July 20, 1943. She was the daugh-ter of Homer and Freda (Devino) Mitchell. She received her early education in local Brandon schools and graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1961.In her earlier years she worked

Brandon. She later worked in the

Brandon School District. She after-

afterwards at the Forest Dale Post

traveling, was an avid reader and adored her grandchildren.Surviving are her husband,

Lemuel Palmer of Leicester, whom she married in Forest Dale on Oct. 15, 1983;; her mother, Freda Mitchell of Brandon;; her daugh-ter Tammy Ricard and husband

Vicki Genier and husband Shawn of Leicester;; her sisters, Charlene Grimes and husband Roddy of Forest Dale, Linda Russell and husband Harold of Forest Dale, Lorraine Williams and husband John of Sudbury, and Jane Aines and husband David of Forest Dale;;

-ews and cousins also survive her.

Homer Mitchell, in December 1980.The funeral service will be held

in Forest Dale. The Rev. Margaret

and burial will follow in the family lot, at Forest Dale Cemetery.Following the ceremony the

family will receive friends in the church “undercroft” for a time of

Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon Memorial gifts may be made to

the Brandon Area Rescue Squad,

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Mary Grace, 69, Vergennes

Richard Jerome, 77, Monkton

Donna Palmer, 69, Leicester

Mary P. Grace, 69, of Vergennes and formerly of Waterbury, died at home on Sunday evening, March 24, 2013. Born in Colchester on

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(Thomas) Piche.On Oct. 3, 1964, she married

John Grace in Johnson. They made their home in Waterbury where she was a homemaker raising her two

a career in education, she gradu-ated from Johnson State College in 1985 and became an educator at the Moretown Elementary School, from which she retired.

gardening and sewing in her leisure time. Since living in Vergennes, she became very involved with St. Peter Catholic Church, serving as a catechism teacher and Eucharist minister.She is survived by her husband of

48 years, John Grace of Vergennes;; their children, Katy Grace of South Burlington and Tim Grace and his

three sisters, Martha Head and her husband, Larry, of Shelburne, Diane

Denise Kennedy and her husband, Jeff, of Vergennes;; her brother,

Paul Piche of Burlington;; as well

-ceased her.A Mass of Christian Burial will

be concelebrated from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury on

Inurnment will be in Holy Cross

To send online condolences visit

Memorial gifts may be made to Addison County Home Health and

surrounded by his family. Dick was born in Burlington on

Jan. 14, 1936, the son of the late David and Beulah (Mitchell) Jerome. On Jan 31, 1953, he married the

love of his life, Veronica LaBelle, and they began their life together in

Simmonds Precision and retired after 38 years of service.

dream of owning their own farm. His

children and grandchildren. Later in

and Tiger. All who knew Dick will

great sense of humor and friendly smile. Dick is survived by his wife of 60

years, Von, and their children, Judy (Pete) Bissonette, David (Jackie)

Paul (Alicia) Jerome;; son-in-law

Jeremy, Shawn, Heidi, Andy, Ashley, Chris, Jesse, Katie, Michael and Jake;; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers James and Sharon Jerome of Chandler, Ariz., and Donald and Mary Jerome of Seymour, Tenn., and several nieces,

daughter Deborah Lang and sister,

Dick’s family would like to

nurses and staff of Addison County

service at the Bristol Federated

will follow at the Bristol American Legion.

made, in Dick’s memory, to Addison

RICHARD JEROME

DONNA PALMER

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StudentBRIEFSSierra Dessureault, the daughter

Haven, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the

of Collegiate Scholars.Dessureault, a freshman, is on a

science.

Matthew Perron of Ferrisburgh and Kayla Weiss of Middlebury were named to the dean’s list for the winter 2013 quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology.

RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of

Weiss is a second-year student in

Technology.


two-year-old twin boys, and splits

her time between school and work.

U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt.,

visited CCV Thursday as part of an

effort to thwart a proposed doubling

of interest rates on new, subsidized

Stafford student loans, from 3.4 to

6.8 percent. The event was a round-

table discussion with 10 CCV stu-

dents who count on Stafford loans

pursue their academic goals.

Welch intends to take some of

month when he argues against the

interest rate hike. It’s worked before

and the Congressman hopes it will

work again. Welch used the same

strategy in March of 2012 to win a

one-year reprieve on the interest rate

hike. That reprieve is set to expire

July 1. If the interest rate hike goes

through, it will add roughly $1,000

to the Stafford loan tab per students.

But it would also raise an estimat-

ed $6 billion toward lowering the

budget negotiations have Democrats

and Republicans at a standoff. At

this point, neither party has money

set aside in their respective budget

proposals to keep student loan inter-

est rates at current levels.

But Welch said Thursday that

he believes just cutting costs is not

the way to solve the debt crisis and

shared a recent argument he had

with Wisconsin Republican Paul

Ryan, who chairs the House Budget

Committee and was the Republican

vice presidential nominee last year.

“My argument is, yes, we have to

deal with debt in this country, but

we also have wage stagnation and

income inequality,” Welch said. “We

have to invest in our future and in

our infrastructure, and if the only

thing we’re doing is cutting, we’re

going to make (the economy) worse,

not better.”

Welch was clearly impressed with

the workload the students have taken

on, with six out of 10 of them work-

ing while going to school and raising

families.

“I don’t know if I can get through

the rest of you,” Welch said jokingly

after hearing from half of the stu-

dents. “Do you know how easy my

life is compared to yours?”

Welch added that supporting stu-

dents is the best way to invest in the

country’s future.

“We have to get incomes up and

get people to work,” he said. “And

here you are, working hard to create

a future, and your government’s pol-

icies should take advantage of that.”

Ava Pehm concurred.

“Yes, aren’t we the future?” she

asked. “Aren’t we the ones who will

be paying our taxes and contributing

to the economy?”

The congressman seemed heart-

ened by the exchange.

“You are the future, and you know

he told the students. “You’re going

to take care of me in my old age.

As citizens, you’re entitled to have

Congress watching your back, more

than we are now.”

Afterwards, Welch said he’s hop-

ing for a longer-term solution than

another one-year reprieve, but he’ll

take it.

these students,” he said. “They are

so inspiring. All they want is a shot.

I would like a longer-term solution,

but let’s do what we can.”

Welch said he believes there are

ways to raise revenue other than a

hike in student loan interest rates,

which he considers taking advantage

of students.

“It’s just unconscionable to dou-

ble the cost to these students,” he

said. “It’s like a punitive tax. If we

could get some stability for families

instead, we’d be much better off.”

U.S. REP. PETER Welch hears from working parents about their strug-gles to get a college degree in a visit to the Community College of Ver-mont last Thursday.

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nances, and impacts under the Act

250 land use law.

The Vermont Medical Marijuana

law of 2004 allows for up to four dis-

pensaries statewide to serve almost

500 patients on the state registry.

There are currently two dispensaries

permitted, one in Burlington and one

in Waterbury. There are almost 200

patients on the state registry living in

four southern counties of

Vermont who are unable

to access the more north-

ern dispensaries.

By law, a patient must

suffer from a “debilitat-

ing medical condition”

in order to qualify for

the medical marijuana

registry. Patients must

have the approval of a

physician they have been

seeing for at least six

months, who authorizes the use of

medical marijuana for the patient

once all other avenues have been ex-

hausted. Patients must be screened

by the Department of Public Safety,

submit to a background check and

agree to no-knock searches by law

enforcement before being accepted

onto the state registry.

The dispensaries operate under

the authority of the state Depart-

ment of Public Safety. They must

operate by appointment only, and

only one patient at a time is al-

lowed to be seen. The facility must

be equipped with surveillance and

alarm equipment.

Some Brandon residents have re-

cently expressed their disapproval

with the plan to establish a medical

marijuana facility in Brandon, say-

ing it will increase drug use and the

crime rate in Brandon. There is no

proof that a medical marijuana dis-

pensary has that effect, but oppo-

nents also cite the fact that children

live in the area around the proposed

dispensary site. At the very least,

opponents say, the selectboard

should have held a public informa-

tion meeting about the issue before

it went to the DRB. The selectboard

did not act on the proposal, remand-

ing it to Town Zoning Administra-

tor Tina Wiles and the DRB since

there was no town ordinance ban-

ning such a facility.

In her appeal, Nichols

also noted that there is no

letter of support from Po-

lice Chief Chris Brickell

regarding the dispensary.

In fact, Brickell stated at

a March 11 selectboard

meeting that Ford mis-

characterized his support

of the project. While he

said a February meet-

ing with Ford went well,

he did take issue with a

line in the minutes from the Feb.

19 DRB hearing, which he did not

attend. In the minutes, Ford said,

“The chief told her he is comfort-

able with everything they are pro-

posing.” Brickell said that is inac-

curate.

“We talked about security and

surveillance and I would say it went

well,” Brickell said in a March 11

interview with the Brandon Re-porter. “But to say I’m comfortable with everything they’re proposing

is inaccurate.”

Brickell said he, too, has been

concerned that no public informa-

tion meeting was held on the issue.

“I have a responsibility as the

police chief to look at how this af-

fects my community,” he said. “I do

have a problem with this (dispensa-

ry) becoming a potential target for

criminals. Certainly it’s a legitimate

business, but it’s a much broader

social issue about what we want to

bring into our community.”

Brickell did say that he and Ford

came to an understanding of the

police department’s role should the

dispensary be approved, and there

is the possibility of a memorandum

of understanding with the Brandon

police. That would give Brickell the

same authority as the Department

of Public Safety, the overseeing

body of medical marijuana dispen-

saries in the state, to perform sur-

prise or “no-knock” searches and

spot checks.

According to Nichols’ appeal,

she was also unclear about her

rights as an abutting landowner

when she attended the Feb. 19 pub-

lic hearing held by the DRB on the

dispensary application. While she

acknowledged receipt of a letter ap-

prising her of the hearing, Nichols

said she was not told of her rights

as an abutter.

“The letter did not say I had to

attend or be sworn in to testify to

appeal any decision made by the

DRB,” Nichols wrote, adding that

the condition of being sworn in was

not made clear at the hearing either.

“I assumed I would be able to

ask questions at that meeting,” she

wrote. “I did not realize it was a

judiciary hearing.” Nichols added

that she did not have ample time to

prepare for the hearing.

A number of people attending

that hearing had the same com-

plaint. According to Wiles, Town

Attorney Jim Carroll has told her

that everyone who signed in at the

public hearing should be included

on a list of interested parties. That

will give them the right to appeal,

but the Environmental Court will

ultimately determine party status.

That said, there is still time for

other appeals in this case. The 30-

-

peal is up April 6.

“I have a responsibility as the police chief to look at how this affects my community.”

— Police Chief Chris Brickell


calendarcommunityTUESDAYApr

2Tai Chi for Arthritis graduate class

in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 2, 12:15-1

of graduate tai chi classes meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 23. Sponsored by CVAA, these free classes for people age 50 or

1028.

WEDNESDAYApr3 GED testing in Middlebury.

Wednesday, April 3, 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Vermont Adult Learning, 282 Boardman

St. Pre-registration required. Call 388-4392 for info and to register.

Tai Chi for Arthritis class in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 3, 10-10:45 a.m., Eastview.

meeting Wednesdays and Fridays through May 24. Sponsored by CVAA, these free classes for people age 50 or older can help improve

Gallery talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 3, noon-1 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum. Bill

lead a talk on items from the museum’s current

388-2117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org. Tai Chi for Arthritis class in Middlebury.

meeting Wednesdays through May 8. Sponsored by CVAA, these free classes for people age 50

muscle strength. Register at (802) 865-0360,

“Bully” screening at Middlebury College. Wednesday, April 3, 7-9 p.m., Dana Auditorium.

“Knight to Queen: Chess, Courtly Life, and the Game of Love in the Middle Ages” presen-tation in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 3, 7-9

power plays of love, and the skill of negotia-

Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesday

Public meeting on methane digester in Salisbury. Wednesday, April 3, 7-9 p.m.,

Solutions will discuss the methane digester being installed by Ernie Goodrich, and the pipeline going from the digester to Middlebury College. Residents encouraged to attend and learn more.

Mount Abe Family Swim in Bristol. Wednesday, April 3, 7:30-9 p.m., MAUHS pool. Cost: $5 per

THURSDAYApr4 Stone Soup Summit in Bristol.

Thursday, April 4, 3:15-7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School. Addison

County Relocalization Network hosts this annual Farm to School gathering, to discuss and increase local success in the movement to get local food and agriculture into our schools. Free, with a suggested $5-10 donation for local-foods

Art history lecture at Middlebury College. Thursday, April 4, 4:30-6 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Room 125. Jessica Boehman of NYU, a specialist in Roman baroque sculpture,

middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168. Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, April 4, 7-9 p.m., American Legion. Guest speaker Judy Comfort will give a presentation on the website Ravelry. Participants should bring or borrow a laptop,

Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury. Thursday, April 4, 8-9 p.m., 51 Main. Celebrating

of charcoals, soft pastels and ink portraits by Levi Westerveld depicting the faces of French farmers from the Dordogne region. Portraits are accompanied by short biographies of the farm-ers. The artist will be on hand to discuss his proj-ect. Refreshments served.

FRIDAYApr5 Senior luncheon in Middlebury.

Friday, April 5, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Middlebury VFW. CVAA’s monthly First

Friday luncheon, with glazed ham, mashed potatoes with cheddar and chives, baby carrots, green salad, dinner roll and apple pie with cream. Suggested donation $4. Reservations required by April 3: 1-800-642-5119. Free transportation by ACTR: 388-1946.

Prom dress sale in Bristol. Friday, April 5, 3-7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School cafete-ria. The Mount Abe PTO is selling prom dresses for $25 each. Many styles, sizes and colors to choose from. Men’s formal wear also available. Men’s Warehouse will donate $5 back to the

Community health center open house in Bristol. Friday, April 5, 5-7 p.m., Mountain Health Center, Bristol Works, 74 Munsill Ave. Come celebrate the opening of the Mountain Health Center, the

Refreshments provided by the center’s neigh-

Bakery and Café.

Middlebury. Friday, April 5, 6-8 p.m., Middlebury

Club of Greater Vergennes. Tickets, $25, include a Caribbean buffet dinner and admission. Tickets available at 877-6344 or at Everywear for Everybody in Vergennes.

Friday, April 5,

after-school programming. More than 75 items, many with a summer theme, have been donated. Event includes a silent auction, live auction with Charlie Barsalow, a Caribbean-themed

comcast.net or on Facebook. “Fractured Fairy Tales” on stage in Vergennes. Friday, April 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Little City Players present this collection of classic stories, with a twist. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, available at the VOH, Classic Stitching in Vergennes or www.vergen-nesoperahouse.org. Also on April 6 and 7.

“Great Expectations” broadcast in Middlebury. Friday, April 5, 7:30-9:45 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The critically acclaimed London produc-tion of Dickens’ classic will be broadcast on the big screen at the THT. Tickets $17/$10 students,

www.townhalltheater.org, or at the door. Violinist Mary Rowell in concert at Middlebury College. Friday, April 5, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Rowell, with special guest

or 443-3168.

SATURDAYApr6 Green Mountain Club hike in

Bridport/Addison. Saturday, April 6, time and meeting place TBA. Hike up

yahoo.com or call 475-2848 for meeting time and place.

Trinkets and Treasures Rummage Sale in Vergennes. Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., VUHS middle-school gym. Annual fundraiser hosted by the Commodore Parents Teacher Group. Household goods, furniture, books,

children’s clothing, toys, games, jewelry and

enrichment programs and opportunities. GMC Young Adventurers’ Club labyrinths and mazes in Ripton. Saturday, April 6, 9-11

Spring Fling Flea Market in Bristol. Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bristol American Legion. Food and beverages, bake sale items, and lots

Fund. Spring rummage sale in Bristol. Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol. Shop for spring clothing and linens. Cost $5 per bag. Bags supplied.

Basketball tournament in Shoreham. Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shoreham Elementary School. The Platt Memorial Library presents a co-ed, inter-generational, 3-on-3, lightning round tournament, played on the school’s new

warm-up 9:30; tournament starts at 10 a.m. Ages 10 and up, $5 per player, free to watch. Coffee, fresh donuts, fruit and water.

Large-print book sale in Middlebury. Saturday,

of the library’s regular book sale, there will be a special table featuring over 200 large-print

388-4095. Solar open house in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, April 6, 1-3 p.m., 1096 Route 7. Come see how the Co-op Solar hot-water heating program works, get the details and learn about incentives. Program ends April 30. Sign up online at www.co-opsolar.net.

“Fractured Fairy Tales” on stage in Vergennes. Saturday, April 6, 2-4 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Little City Players present this collection of classic stories, with a twist. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, available at the VOH, Classic Stitching in Vergennes or www.vergen-nesoperahouse.org. Also on April 7.

“In Darkness” screening at Middlebury College.

German-occupied Ukraine, a blunt, opportunistic sewer worker takes bribes to help Jews evade capture through underground tunnels, but even-tually grows committed to saving their lives.

Jon Gailmor in concert in Middlebury. Saturday, April 6, 3-5 p.m., Middlebury Municipal Gym. Gailmor, a beloved Vermont singer, songwriter, educator and performer, will give a concert to

College Street Children’s Center. Homemade

sale. Meal to serve four people: $12, including side salad. Admission $8 adults, $5 children 8 and older, $2 for children under 8. Tickets avail-able at the door or at Mary Johnson or College Street children’s centers.

Pajama story time in Middlebury. Saturday, April

drop in and enjoy a special evening story time complete with games and crafts. Hosted by the Middlebury College Page One Literacy program.

Spring Fling Pasta Dinner & Dance in Middlebury. Saturday, April 6, 6-11 p.m., American Legion Post 27. Eighth annual fund-raiser to support the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation and other causes. Social hour 6 p.m., spaghetti and meatball dinner at 7

and dance, $8 dance only (after 8 p.m.), avail-

388-9931 or 352-1027. Chris Dorman and His PBRs in concert in Ripton. Saturday, April 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Ripton Community House. The Ripton Community Coffee House welcomes singer-songwriter Chris Dorman and his PBRs: Philip Halteman, Brett Hughes and Ryan Hayes. One-hour open mike at 7:30 p.m. followed by the featured performers.

Church. Adults $9, seniors and teens $6, chil-

“In Darkness” screening at Middlebury College. Saturday, April 6, 8-10 p.m., Dana Auditorium.

-nistic sewer worker takes bribes to help Jews evade capture through underground tunnels, but eventually grows committed to saving their lives.

Contradance in Bristol. Saturday, April 6, 8-11 p.m., Holley Hall. Alison James calling, with music by Toss the Feathers. All dances will be

Strings attachedELECTRIC VIOLIN VIRTUOSO Tracy Silverman joins the Champlain Symphony Or-

chestra at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on Sunday, April 7, at 4 p.m.


calendarcommunitytaught; no experience necessary. Beginners workshop at 7:30 p.m. Admission $5-$10;

the hall. Info: 453-4613. Sophie Shao and Friends in concert at Middlebury College. Saturday, April 6, 8-10 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Cellist Shao and friends return as a quartet to perform Brahms’ Piano Quartet in A Major and a

$25/20/6. Info: 443-3168 or www.middlebury.edu/arts.

SUNDAYApr7 Pancake breakfast in Starksboro.

Sunday, April 7, 7-10:30 a.m.,

homemade buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, McKenzie of Vermont bacon and sausage, local cider, home fries, toast, juice, coffee, tea and Starksboro maple syrup. Adults $8, seniors and kids $5. Mini silent auction and

sports program. Info, or to help out: 453-4074. “Fractured Fairy Tales” on stage in Vergennes. Sunday, April 7, 2-4 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Little City Players present this collec-

at the VOH, Classic Stitching in Vergennes or

Tracy Silverman in concert with the CPO in Middlebury.

joins the Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra for

and includes elements of Afrobeat, Indian music

www.townhalltheater.org, or at the door.

MONDAYApr8 Legislative breakfast in

Shoreham. Monday, April 8, 7-8:45 a.m., Shoreham Congregational

Church. Breakfast at 7 a.m., program 7:30-8:45. Kindergarten registration and orientation in Salisbury.Salisbury Community School. Choose one of

p.m. Kindergartners can explore the classroom and meet the teachers and staff. Children who are 5 by Sept. 1 are eligible to attend kindergar-

let her know which session you will attend.

TUESDAYApr9 Behind-the-Scenes Lunch and

Discussion at Middlebury College.

with cast, crew members and the audience about the upcoming production of “Undressing

free to college ID holders; community donations are accepted. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168.

Culinary herbs presentation in Middlebury.

Middlebury Garden Club welcomes past presi-dent Shari Johnson, who will discuss culinary

Middlebury College.

-spheric CO2 is already causing harm to marine ecosystems.

The Harlem Superstars comedy basketball team in Bristol.Mount Abraham Union High School gymna-

basketball team. Family fun, trick shots, dunks,

door $10. Buy tickets early; this will be a sellout.

WEDNESDAYApr10 Rural Vermont annual celebration

in Vergennes. Wednesday, April 10,

speaker Philip Ackerman-Leist of Green Mountain College. Finger food potluck, wine and

“Wyeth’s Space” poetry reading and presenta-tion in Middlebury.p.m., Ilsley Library. Cornwall poet Gary Margolis

will read poems from his latest collection, a book that responds to paintings by Andrew Wyeth in

Historical society presentation in Ferrisburgh. Wednesday, April 10, 7-8:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh

1842-1843 credit account book for the general store that once stood on the Ferrisburgh town green. Free. All are welcome.

Mount Abe Family Swim in Bristol. Wednesday,

“Undressing Cinderella: A Festival of New Plays” on stage at Middlebury College. Wednesday, April 10, 8-10 p.m., Wright

tale upside down, writing short plays using any character other than Cinderella as the main

to be presented April 10 and 12; program B to

Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168.

THURSDAYApr11 Monthly wildlife walk in

Middlebury.8-10 a.m., Otter View Park and Hurd

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and other wildlife. Meet at Otter View Park park-ing area, corner of Weybridge Street and Pulp

part of the walk. Beginning birders welcome.

Senior luncheon in Bristol.11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bristol Masonic Hall. CVAA

pie, soup and salad, and dessert. Suggested

Lecture on BPA/plastics and research at Middlebury College.

Department welcomes guest speaker Patricia

Credibility: When a Scientist Collides With

edu/academics/bio/news. Free. “Armchair Visit to China” presentation in Middlebury.Ilsley Library. Addison County resident Mike

recent trip to China, including Beijing, Shanghai,

Visiting architect lecture at Middlebury College.

Swedish-born, Yale-trained architect now based

www.middlebury.edu/arts or 443-3168. Northeast Tenor Sax Summit in concert in Brandon.Brandon Music. A unique band comprised of

saxophonists backed by a premium rhythm section. Part of Brandon Music’s monthly jazz

“Undressing Cinderella: A Festival of New Plays” on stage at Middlebury College.

writing short plays using any character other

play selections: Program A to be presented April 10 and 12; program B to be presented April 11

edu/arts or 443-3168.

LIVEMUSICSound Investment Jazz Ensemble in Middlebury. Friday, April 5, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main.

3 Sheets 2 the Wind in Middlebury. Friday, April

Soule Monde in Middlebury. Saturday, April 6, 8-11 p.m., 51 Main.

The Wheelers in Middlebury. Saturday, April 6,

Dayve Huckett in Middlebury.5-7 p.m., 51 Main.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass and the Connor Sisters in Middlebury.p.m., 51 Main.

Zack duPont Trio in Middlebury. Friday, April 12,

The Engines in Middlebury. Friday, April 12, 8-11 p.m., 51 Main.

Casio Bastard in Middlebury. Friday, April 12, 10

Music on the mountainSINGER-SONGWRITER CHRIS DORMAN performs with his “PBRs” — Philip Halte-

man on upright and electric bass, Brett Hughes on harmonies and electric guitar and mandolin, and Ryan Hayes on drums — at the Ripton Community Coffee House on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m.

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Pros to perform Mahler and BrahmsAward-winning cellist Sophie Shao

will return at 8 p.m. on Saturday to perform a program of Beethoven’s String Trio in D Major, Mahler’s Piano Quartet in A Minor, and Brahms’ epic Piano Quartet in A Major in the concert hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts. Shao will be joined by violinist Frank Huang;; violist Roger Tapping;; and frequent Series guest pianist Pei-Yao Wang.Shao is a highly accomplished cel-

list with a string of accolades and honors to her credit. She received an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and won top prizes at the Rostropovich and

Tchaikovsky competitions. Just this season, she performed the premiere

concerto “Mythic Gar-dens” with the American Symphony Orchestra, she played the complete Bach Suites (in one evening) at Union College, and led her annual “Sophie Shao and Friends” tour from Middlebury to Sedona, Ariz.

Violinist Frank Huang was ap-pointed concertmaster of the Houston

-winner of both the 2003 Naumburg Competition and the 2000 Hannover International Violin Competitions.Roger Tapping played in a number

of London’s leading chamber ensem-bles before joining Britain’s longest established quartet, the Allegri Quar-tet. In 1995, he joined the esteemed Takács Quartet in the U.S.Pianist Pei-Yao Wang made her

orchestral debut with the Taipei Sym-phony Orchestra at the age of eight, and has since performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and

Asia. Tickets are $25 for the general public. For more

i n f o rma t i o n , call 443-6433 or go to http://go.middlebury.edu/arts. Free

parking is available.RIPTON COFFEE HOUSEThe Ripton Com-

munity Coffee House, -

nity concert series, wel-comes Chris Dorman and

His PBRs on Saturday, at the Rip-ton Community House.Singer-songwriter Dorman is a

that. In Dorman’s music you can

of folk musicians from the ’60s and ’70s like James Tay-lor, Joni Mitchell, and story tellers like Greg Brown. The timbre of his voice has been compared to James Taylor, and he accom-panies himself on acoustic guitar.Dorman has two

albums, “To Be Born Again” and “Sita.” Reviewing “Sita” in Seven Days, Dan Bolles wrote that Dorman is “a profoundly talented and ambitious songwriter who is some-thing of a sonic chameleon. And ‘Sita’ is as unpredictable as it is fascinating and rewarding, regardless of how you categorize it.” The PBRs include legendary musi-

cian Brett Hughes on harmonies and electric guitar and mandolin, Philip Halteman on upright and electric bass, and Ryan Hayes on drums. As always, the concert begins at

7:30 p.m. with a one-hour open mike set, followed by the featured perform-ers. Open-mike performers are encour-aged to call in advance and reserve one

Admission to the coffeehouse is $9 for adults, $6 for seniors and teens, and $3 for children. The coffeehouse

month, except August. For more in-formation, contact Richard Ruane or Andrea Chesman at 388-9782.CPO AT THTThe violin is over 400 years old,

but it’s still evolving as a musical in-

of colors and timbres that Mozart could only dream about. Tracy Sil-verman has been called the greatest living exponent of the electric violin, and he’ll join the Champlain Phil-harmonic Orchestra for a concert at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Sunday at 4 p.m.Conductor Paul Gambill has cre-

ated a program that includes Tchai-kovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Marin Van Buren’s “Life,” and the premiere of “Embrace,” a piece for electric violin and orchestra by Kenji Bunch.The new composition has an un-

Bunch begins the work with a solo violin on stage. Music gradually emerges from offstage, from the back of the hall, and from the au-dience itself, surrounding and em-bracing the audience. Bunch usually works within the tradition of West-ern form and harmony, but this piece is built on hypnotic rhythmic drives and improvisation, and includes el-ements of Afrobeat, Indian music, and gospel.Tickets are $15 adults, $12 se-

niors, $10 students, and free for chil-dren under 12 and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, at 382-9222,

Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door.‘GREAT EXPECTATIONS’This season the talk of London is

“Great Expectations,” a spectacular staging of Dickens’ classic, which will be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. on

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(See Arts Beat, Page 11)


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Friday at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater.“Great Expectations” has never

been produced for The West End or Broadway, widely believed to be too

-ever, this Jo Clifford adaptation has been universally acclaimed as a tri-umph on its sellout tour of the UK ahead of its West End debut. This is a Tim Burton-esque take on the sto-

The London press have hailed the

Times calls it “pure theater, inven-

Telegraph raves about the “dream-like quality” of the production, and

Tickets are $17 and may be pur-

(Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door.VIOLINIST MARY ROWELL New music proponent, violinist,

-sic for violin, viola and electronics in a free concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, at

Her concert, entitled “Let Me Tell You Where I’ve Been,” will follow

a professional violinist in the 20th

feature contemporary works written

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with some of the world’s most rec-

has also toured, performed, and re-corded with some of the world’s

Cole, Billy Joel, John Lurie, Steve Coleman and Scott Johnson.

are required. For more informa-

‘FRACTURED FAIRY TALES’

tales with a twist this Friday at the -

duction of “Fractured Fairy Tales” at

be on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.The show is a collection of some

of the classic stories we know from our childhood tweaked, turned

both witty and whimsical. The show

Co-directed by Eileen Corco-ran, Brian Torstenson and Melinda

stories features a cast of 18 local ac-

old to over 70. Tickets for the production are $12

-dents and are available at the VOH,

For more information call 877-6737.JON GAILMOR BENEFITOn Saturday, the Mary Johnson and

the Middlebury Municipal Gym from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be two hours of

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open to the public and is a fundraiser for MJCC and CSCC.Gailmor is a beloved Vermont

Arts Beat(Continued from Page 10)

THE WHEELERS

MARY ROWELL

(See Beat, Page 13)

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trouble is ahead. But it’s more likely that your per-ception of the situation is a little off.

-tion has a life of its own this week. You may be

next few days but don’t overdo it.

discussion about your

work this week. Now is not the time or the place

-sonal, so keep it profes-sional.

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way, so choose your words carefully.

physically, but there is a

simply cannot identify. Give it time and it will come to the surface.

know what you want and do not need anyone’s ap-proval, but you can’t help

a second opinion.-

than later and make the most of your emotions

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will help you when you need to make an impor-tant announcement.

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Across1. Buddhist temples5. About10. Jackknife14. Touch15. Relating to a district16. Computerphile17. Real things20. Loose talk?21. Trial run, of a type22. Nip partner25. The facts of life?26. Island chain29. Nonpareil31. Woman’s hat36. Fate37. Innocent39. Linen fabric40. Really44. Actor O’Shea45. Chinese zodiac animal46. Part of i.p.s.47. “Golf, ___?”50. Sojourn51. Cousin of calypso52. “___ De-Lovely”54. Court attention-getter56. Turns into money61. Lively dance65. Witness stand requirement68. Cheat69. Indigenous Canadian70. Sheet71. Dances72. Key West native, informally73. Brickbat

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32. Broadway opening?33. Shows approval34. Diacritical mark35. Accessory38. Inspiration for poets and musicians41. Jersey call42. Sanction43. Most fairylike48. Like some decrees49. Italian, e.g.53. Musical notation55. Coffee cup holders, in the Middle East56. Impress clearly57. Handel opera58. Fast pace59. Priests’ vestments60. Jar62. Break63. Greek portico64. Start of a break-in66. Sot’s sound67. Numerical ending

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performer. His funny and witty tunes are ideal for kids, grown-ups and grown-up kids. A consummate performer, his love of music comes across and infects the audience, giv-ing a charge of happiness to every-one around him. Admission is $8 for adults, $5

for children 8 and over and $2 for children under 8. Tickets will be available at the door, or may be pur-chased in advance at Mary Johnson or College Street children’s centers.TWO BROTHERS TAVERNThere will be two live musi-

cal performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern in Middlebury. On Friday, the tavern will feature 3 Sheets 2 The Wind, beginning at 10 p.m. This is a cover band with a large musical vocabulary and ad-venturous spirit. Tight rhythms, three-part harmonies and non-stop fun. There is a $3 cover.Then, on Saturday, the tavern

presents The Wheelers at 10 p.m. The Wheelers are a dance-centric cover band that will hit you with your favorite tunes of the last 30 years with an authentic Wheeler sound. Expect genres from pop to reggae to rock, and everything in between. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 388-0002.LIVE MUSIC AT 51 MAINThere will be two musical events

this week at Middlebury’s 51 Main. At 8 p.m. on Friday, The Sound In-vestment Jazz Ensemble takes to the stage. The Ensemble is Middlebury College’s swingin’ 17-piece big band.Then, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Soule

Monde will perform. Soule Monde is a funk duo with Ray Paczkowski on Hammond organ and Russ Law-ton on drums. Groove is the bottom line in this band.All ages, no cover. For additional

information visit www.go51main.com or phone 388-8209.INT’L FILM SERIES

Film Series continues its exciting 2012-2013 series on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2011

Darkness,” directed by Agnieszka Holland.In German-occupied Ukraine, a

blunt, opportunistic sewer worker takes bribes to help Jews evade cap-ture in a network of subterranean tunnels, but eventually grows com-mitted to saving their lives.

and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Audito-rium. It’s free.CONTRA DANCE IN BRISTOLThere will be a contra dance on

Saturday, at 8 p.m. in Holley Hall in Bristol. Lively music will be provid-ed by Toss the Feathers (Rick Cebal-los, Bill Drislane, Matt Witten) with

caller Alison James. All dances will be taught. No experience necessary. There will be a beginners’ workshop

acoustic improvements to the hall. Admission is on a sliding scale of $5-$10. Sponsored by Bristol Rec-reation Department. For more infor-mation call 453-4613.

Beat(Continued from Page 11)

‘GREAT EXPECTATIONS’

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Forest workshop to be heldin Bristol on Sat., April 13BRISTOL — Vermont Fam-

ily Forests and Lewis Creek Association will co-sponsor a free workshop, “Forwarding Path and Skid Trail Closure” on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at New Leaf Organics Farm, 4818 Bristol-Monkton Road, in BristolParticipants will learn how to

properly stabilize and close out

forest skid trails and forwarding paths, how to install appropriate trail drainage, and how to assess

access trails. The workshop will be held rain or shine.Pre-registration is not re-

quired. No pets, please. For more information call 453-7728 or visit www.familyforests.org.

Children’s centers to host Jon GailmorMIDDLEBURY — Jon Gailmor,

a beloved Vermont singer, song-writer, educator and musician will perform a fun, family-friendly con-cert this Saturday, April 6, as a fun-draiser for the Mary Johnson Chil-dren’s Center and the College Street Children’s Center.

open to all, will take place at the Middlebury municipal gym from 3-5 p.m. There will be two hours of music and dancing;; organizers said it will be great for music-lovers of all ages.

Gailmor’s funny and wit-ty tunes are ideal for kids, grown-ups and grown-up kids. A consummate per-former, his love of music infects the audience, giving a charge of happiness to ev-eryone around him.In addition to great live

entertainment, there will also be a “Take Home Meal” sale. There will be delicious, home-made packaged meals (com-plete with a side salad) available for purchase. These meals are a perfect solution for a no-fuss din-ner that evening after the show (or, save your meal for another night). Take-home meals suitable for four will be sold for $12. There will also be a healthy snack sale and a silent

auction — the proceeds of which will also go to ben-

Organizers offered their thanks to the sponsors whose generous support helped make this concert possible.Admission is $8 for

adults, $5 for children 8 and over and $2 for chil-

dren under 8. Tickets will be avail-able at the door, or may be pur-chased in advance at Mary Johnson or College Street children’s centers. There will also be a ticket given away on Minibury.com.For more information on Mary

Johnson Children’s Center, and its

visit www.mjccvt.org.

In addition

to great live

entertain-

ment, there

will also

be a “Take

Home

Meal” sale.

ADDISON COUNTY School News BriefsAna Fleming of Middlebury, a

senior, and Lillian Rosenberg of Cornwall, a junior, earned high honors on the winter honor roll at the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Conn.

Kasee Ingram of Vergennes graduated from Charleston Southern University in December 2012 with bachelor of arts degrees in commu-nication and religion.Ingram was named to the dean’s

list for the fall 2012 semester.


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Two winners from each age group will win gift certificates from local businesses. All contestants will receive a prize which will be given when and if entries are picked up. Winners will be announced in the April 18 edition of the Addison Independent. All entries and prizes must be claimed by April 30th, 2013 at 5 p.m.

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MONDAY

SPORTSMIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College

men last Wednesday hung on to top visiting NE-SCAC foe Hamilton, 6-5.The Panthers, ranked No. 11 in NCAA Divi-

sion III, improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the conference heading into a Saturday home game vs. Bowdoin (4-2, 2-2 NESCAC).

On Wednesday, Hamil-ton took a 1-0 lead when Pax Anthos scored at

Middlebury responded with three goals in the

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Hamilton took advantage of a Panther offensive turnover with a Paul Armideo goal in transition

Hamilton’s ball-control and deliberate offen-sive game plan kept the pace slow, but Middle-bury got goals from Scott Redmond and top scorer Jon Broome to outscore the Continentals

Joel Blockowitz goal off a nice dodge at 10:44. -

utes, including a man-up tally by Luke Walsh with 0:52 to play. Middlebury’s Brian Foster then won the decisive faceoff and the ground ball. Giordano maintained possession for most

Billy Chapman got the lone assist for Mid-dlebury. Goalie Nate Gaudio made 10 saves,

NESCAC) with two goals, and goalie Will

HOBOKEN, N.J. — The Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team defeated host Stevens In-

Margaret Souther recorded a hat trick that includ-ed the 100th goal of her career. The Panthers, ranked No. 4 in NCAA Divi-

sion III, improved to 6-0 heading into a Saturday game at Bowdoin. Middlebury allowed just 11 shots in the game

and scored eight straight goals through the mid-dle of the contest. Emma Kramer scored two

before Liza Herzog tallied two straight to put the

Middlebury then opened the second half with -

maining. Five Panthers scored during the deci-sive run.

goals, and Kramer and Ritter scored two apiece. Herzog controlled four draws, and Catherine Fowler controlled three, while Michaela Colbert picked up four ground balls. Lily Nguyen earned

Katie Mandigo made one save and allowed a goal in 10:10 of play during her collegiate debut. Stevens goalie Meg Collins made eight saves.

Women’s lax moves to6-0 with midweek win

Men’s lax unbeaten before weekend play

Eagle junior tops Independent girls’ team

(See Hoop stars, Page 17)

By ANDY KIRKALDYADDISON COUNTY — It was a dream

season for longtime Coach Connie LaRose’s Mount Abraham Union High School girls’ basketball team, which won the Division II

-work, chemistry, hard work and relentless de-fense.And it didn’t hurt that the Eagles had the Addison Independent Girls’ Basketball

Player of the Year in the lineup, either, multi-talented junior Ashlie Fay, who earns that dis-tinction for the second straight season. And it

also helped that the Eagles had enough depth

Addison Independent Girls’ Bas-ketball All-Star Team — including two non-starters. First-year coach Steve Keith’s Otter Valley

10-11, and the Otters gave the Eagles one of their best battles of the winter in an eight-point December setback. Three Otters are honored

will graduate this spring.First-year coach Mary Nienow returned to

lead her old Middlebury team, which started out 0-10 this winter and then went 5-5 in the second half of the regular season. A senior

In-

dependent berth. Coach Billy Waller’s four-win Vergennes

team also played better in the second half of the season after an 0-8 start. A strong senior

Selections are based on observation, con-sultation with the coaches, and statistics. Con-gratulations to the following:

pantherLACROSSE

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High School junior Ashlie Fay is the Addison Independent high school girls’ basketball player of the year.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell


FIRST TEAMASHLIE FAY, MOUNT ABE JUNIOR,

PLAYER OF THE YEAR. Notes: Poised, skilled, fast and versatile player who might have been the best around at every po-

from point guard to power forward … Averaged lo-cal bests of 14.1 points, 4.1 assists and 3.5 steals, and chipped in 4.5 re-bounds per game … Can handle the ball and throw passes on the break at full speed with either hand, and

… Savvy defender who reads passing lanes well and covers tons of territory in the Ea-gles’ press, or inside or outside in the Eagle zones. LaRose’s Quotes: “She has the ability to

make everyone else’s job easier … She had games with 20 points, and she had games with 20 rebounds, depending on what you asked her to do … She’s great defensively because she’s a great athlete … She’s got

kid, with those long arms and great leaping ability … The head is up. She sees the court. She knows what the best op-tion is.”JESSICA FRA-

ZIER, OV JU-NIOR. Notes: Speedy, athletic player who scored in double digits in 15 of 21 games and averaged 13.6 points to lead the Otters … Explo-sive scorer with

who is particularly effective slashing to the basket … Good defender who was effective in OV’s pressure defense and averaged 2.0 steals per contest. Keith’s Quotes: “Jessica was always on

the attack … Jessica used her speed to con-sistently attack the lane … Jessica was able to defend with a high intensity on the ball, while still being able to react quickly and read the passing lanes … Jessica is a gym rat. Jessica wants to be in the gym all the time and consistently improve … Jessica has a huge passion for the game of basket-ball.”TIFFANY DANYOW, MUHS SENIOR.

Notesled the Tigers with 9.7 points per game … Chipped in 1.84 steals and 3.74 rebounds a

game … Good defending on-ball, reading passing lanes, or helping teammates … Four-year varsity player who always played hard … Shrugged off a late-game injury to score six points in overtime in a win at VUHS. Nienow’s Quotes:

“She’s very hard-working, tough physically, fearless, always driving to the rim ... She re-ally understands the game of basketball … She’s a great de-fender … She wants all of her teammates to get better, she’s always giving her team-mates feedback in practice … She’s a true leader, kept the girls positive, always willing to help out the team on and off the court.” MEGHAN LIVINGSTON, MOUNT

ABE JUNIOR. Notes: Quick and consistent guard who scored at key times for the Eagles this winter … Averaged 9.6 points, 2.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals … Ef-

hit about two-thirds of her shots from

80 percent of her free throws … Had three-point range and the ability to get to the basket … Smart defender who helped key the Eagles’ zones and press. LaRose’s Quotes:

“Her consistency is her strength … She’s money from the free throw line … She moves her feet (defensively). She’s shutting down passing lanes … Her scoring seems to come when she sees the need. When you need a bas-ket, she seems to be the one to step up … Her best seems to come out in our toughest, big-gest games.”CAITLIN CHAPUT, VUHS SENIOR.

Notes: Gave the Commodores a tough inside pres-ence and led all local players with an average of 7.75 rebounds per game … Averaged 6.25 points per game, and her roughly .400 shooting per-centage was the team’s best … Turned the ball over only a team-best once a game … Hit more than lay-ups, showing a nice jump shot when given the opportunity … Solid po-

sitional defender. Waller’s Quotes

in a row where she didn’t have any (turnovers) … She had a real nice 15-footer … She’s pretty strong and she learned her senior year to carve out some space … She boxed out all night … Those (soccer) goalie instincts came in when the ball was near her … She wasn’t a captain, but she gave us leadership … She was

SECOND TEAMOLIVIA BLOOMER, OV JUNIOR.

Notes: Smart player who developed this win-ter into a much-needed inside presence for OV and averaged a team-high 6.0 re-bounds per game despite giving away size most of the time … Also de-fended well inside with smart position-ing and boxing out on the boards … Team leader who chipped in with 6.7 points per contest, second for the Ot-ters. Keith’s Quotes:

“Olivia always makes the right play on the -

tently out-rebounding opponents … Olivia de-fended well in the post and was always in the right help spot. Olivia understands the game of basketball and how it should be played …

to keep her teammates focused.”SAM DRISCOLL, MOUNT ABE JU-

NIOR. Notes: Consistently gave the Eagles a lift off the bench this season, and played and produced in Barre when it mattered … Aver-aged 8.0 points, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals … Good three-point shooter

-ish or set up team-mates on the break … Became a hard-working, disruptive defender. LaRose’s Quotes:

“I just felt her growth as a player was huge this year … When she’s hot, she’s really hot … She’s very quick and athletic, no doubt about it … She’s got great basketball savvy … In those games (in Barre) she really stepped up to the plate … She showed us what she could do defensively.” TAYLOR AINES, OV JUNIOR. Notes:

who averaged an area second-best 3.0 assists per game … Could hit from long range and averaged 6.5 points per game, often scoring key hoops in close games … Determined de-fender who made it tough for opposing guards

to bring the ball up and get shots off. Keith’s Quotes:

“Taylor is one of the hardest-working players I’ve coached … Taylor is a com-petitor and will not back down … Tay-lor handled the ball all year and request-ed the ball during crunch time … Tay-lor defended well and hit several key shots throughout the season … Taylor is a ferocious competitor at

LIZZIE HUIZENGA, MOUNT ABE SE-NIOR. Notes: Quick and tireless defender who typically keyed the Eagles’ trademark 1-2-2

-ing one-on-one, or in the Eagles’ press or zone looks … Could stick jumpers, and con-tributed offensively with 5.0 points and 2.0 assists per game … Also averaged 2.5 steals and 2.0 re-bounds.LaRose’s Quotes:

“Lizzie is just the Energizer Bunny out there … I can’t think of any other kid I’ve had who had such relentless energy out there … And she’s not a bad perimeter shooter … I looked at her as our best defender … Lizzie had a huge year of growth in terms of compo-sure on the court.”ISABEL BRENNAN, MOUNT ABE

SOPHOMORE. Notes: Six-footer who earned more time as the season progressed and averaged 5.0 points and a team-high 6.5 rebounds … Has good hands and showed a nice touch posting up and in transition … Im-proved offensively and defensively, and made an im-pact in the middle of the Eagle zone … Shone in Barre, with nine points and seven boards in the semi and game-highs of 16 points and nine rebounds

LaRose’s Quotes: “She picked a real good time, I think, those last two games in Barre, to show us what she could do … She showed such a great attitude and such a great willingness to learn … There was that consis-tent improvement … I thought she made some solid improvement on defense.”

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MIDDLEBURY — The Mid-dlebury College women’s soccer team — which has participated in the NCAA Division III tourna-ment six times — will present a three-hour clinic for youth play-ers on Sunday, April 21, from

noon until 3 p.m. The program is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 13 and will in-clude instruction, fun games and match play. According to the coaches and

Panther players, participants will

have the opportunity to work with the Middlebury soccer athletes while learning fundamental skills, clever tricks and key elements of the game in a fun, challenging, supportive soccer environment. In addition to instructional ses-

are planned. There will be a break midway through the clinic, and participants are encouraged to bring a snack. The $30 cost will include a T-

shirt. Those interested may reg-

ister at www.middlebury.edu/athletics/sports/womenssoccer/wscampsclinics. More informa-tion is available from Coach Pe-ter Kim at 443-5410 or [email protected].

Women’s soccer squad to hold April 21 youth clinic


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4-Hers compete in Quiz BowlRANDOLPH CENTER — For the

54 Vermont 4-H club members who participated in the state 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl on March 16 in Randolph Center, the annual event provided an opportunity to match wits with other 4-H’ers on everything dairy-related, from what cows eat to herd health, cattle breeds and genetics.University of Vermont (UVM) Ex-

tension hosted the event at Vermont Technical College. The competition consisted of a written test and sev-eral rounds of oral questions with the combined scores from each used to determine the winners in each age group.In an unusual turn of events, the

winner of the senior division (ages 14 and up), Maggie Kirby of East Mont-pelier, is ineligible for the 2013 Ver-

mont Dairy Quiz Bowl Team because her birthday falls after the cutoff date for eligibility, making her too young to compete nationally.Instead, the team will be made up

scorers in the senior division: Jake Senecal, Bradford;; Shelby Biasini, Morrisville;; Levi Vaughan, East Thetford;; and Tim Carson, Newbury.

of Leicester. The second alternate is Devin Mitchell of Richford. The team will represent the state in quiz bowl competition at Eastern States

Mass., in September, and the North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest in Louisville, Ky., in November.Junior division winners, by age

group, and in order of placement were:Eight to 9 years old — Caroline

Kirby, East Montpelier;; Peter Thorn-ton, South Royalton;; Sadie Ellner, Morrisville;; and Michael Plouffe, Bridport.Ten to 11 years old — Isabel Hall,

East Montpelier;; Chandra Stanley, Enosburg Falls;; Lucy Kelley, Morris-ville;; and Adele Biasini, Morrisville.Twelve to 13 years old — Lilli

Seward, East Wallingford;; Maddie Nadeau, Derby;; Andrew Seward, East Wallingford;; and Will Ringey, Brandon.For more information about the

Vermont 4-H dairy program, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at (802) 656-5418 or [email protected].

VERMONT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is urging people to take down their bird feed-ers to avoid attracting bears that are emerging from their winter dens and looking for food.“It is best to remove food sources

before hungry bears locate them,” said Fish & Wildlife’s Col. David LeCours. “We highly recommend taking down bird feeders and not feeding birds until Dec. 1.“Also, don’t leave pet food out-

side, wash down your barbecues

after using them, and secure your garbage containers,” he added. “And above all, never purposely leave food out for bears. Feeding bears may seem kind, but it is almost a sure death sentence for them. “Help keep bears wild,” said

LeCours. “We care about these bears as much as anyone. Having to destroy one that has become a threat to human safety is not a pleasant experience, and we know that mov-ing them to another location doesn’t change their behavior. They contin-

ue to seek food near people because they have learned that it works.”Vermont law prohibits a person

from killing a bear that has been at-

so can be as high as $1,000. Bears often eat seeds in the wild,

so a birdfeeder chock full of high-energy seed is a concentrated source of what a bear considers natural food. And they are smart. Once bears learn to obtain food around people’s homes, they will be back for more.

Remove bird feeders to help keep bears out of your yard


Students of the Week from area High Schools

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Kaitlin M. LeRoux-Eastman

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Middlebury Union High School

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Middlebury Union High School is pleased to recognize Sydney Reigle as its Student of the Week. Sydney is the daughter of Natalie and Steve Reigle of Weybridge. Her older sister, Danielle, will be graduating from the University of Pittsburgh this spring.

Sydney has achieved High Honors and Honors all four years at MUHS and is a member of the local chapter of the

Century Book Award for English in grade 9. Sydney has enrolled in challenging coursework including AP Calculus I and II, AP Statistics, AP Environmental Science and Advanced Physics with Calculus.

Sydney is a Peer Leader for grade 9 students. She was selected to attend the Vermont Athletic Leadership Conference

Sydney has competed on the varsity soccer team for the

In addition to the National Honor Society community service initiatives, the blood drive and food drive, Sydney volunteers for Success Saturdays in the Learning Lab. She tutors math and other subjects to students needing help with understanding the subjects or to catch up on schoolwork. She has also volunteered for the past two

Outside of school, Sydney enjoys playing soccer and other sports and socializes with friends in her spare time. In the winter, she works at the Snow Bowl and in the summer at Middlebury College Dining Services. She has played Panther Soccer since the age of seven and enjoys going to a variety of sporting events.

Congratulations, Sydney, from everyone at MUHS!

Vergennes Union High School is proud to name Kaitlin

Vergennes with her mother, BonnieRita Hearthstone, and her

Whiting.Kaitlin has been on the honor or high honor roll since

freshman year. She has challenged herself with a total of four Advanced Placement classes and French classes at the University of Vermont. She was selected as the Boys & Girls

As a member of the VUHS Community, Kaitlin has been

Music Choir, and has logged hundreds of hours helping at the local Boys & Girls Club. In addition to her involvement with the Commodore Music Program and her community

care home. During her free time, Kaitlin can be found singing, playing piano, working on a service project and helping her sisters and other young children grow.

When asked about her philosophy on life, Kaitlin remarked,

to be willing to pay it in order to achieve your dreams.

spring. She also manages to volunteer for both the Boys and Girls Club as well as her church in addition to

faculty, staff and VUHS community wish Kaitlin the very best in her future endeavors.


MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY TELEVISION: P.O. Box 785, Middlebury, Vt. 05753

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 Please see the MCTV website, www.middleburycommunitytv.org, for changes in the schedule; MCTV events, classes and news; and to view many programs online. Submit listings to the above address, or call 388-3062.

MCTV Channel 15Tuesday, April 2 4:30 a.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 6:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Selectboard 11:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 1 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 1) 3 p.m. Public Affairs from the Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 4 p.m. Chronique Francophone 4:30 p.m. Vershire Bible Church Service 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard 8:25 p.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 11 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 1)Wednesday, April 3 5 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 6:30 a.m. Mid East Digest 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 9 a.m. Vermont Workers’ Center 10 a.m. Selectboard 11:30 a.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 1) 1:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 2:45 p.m. Governor’s Proposed Budget/ From the VMX 4 p.m. Salaam Shalom 5 p.m. Words of Peace 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 7 p.m. Public Affairs from the VMX 8 p.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 10 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 11:30 p.m. Vermont Workers’ CenterThursday, April 4 4:30 a.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 1) 6:30 a.m. Salaam Shalom 7:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 10 a.m. Vershire Bible Church 11:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone Noon Selectboard 1:25 p.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 4 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 5:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 1)

8:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 9 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 9:30 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 1)Friday, April 5 4:30 a.m. Public Affairs from the VMX 6 a.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 1) 8:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard Noon Legislative Breakfast 1:15 p.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 3:30 p.m. Lifelines 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board/Public Affairs 7:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 8 p.m. Public Affairs 10 p.m. Mid East Digest 11 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 5)Saturday, April 6 5 a.m. For the Animals 5:30 a.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 7:30 a.m. Public Affairs from the VMX 8:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 9:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Selectboard Noon Legislative Breakfast 1:30 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 5) 3:30 p.m. For the Animals 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 5) 8 p.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 10:30 p.m. Salaam Shalom 11 p.m. Public Affairs from the VMXSunday, April 7 5:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 7 a.m. Words of Peace 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 8:30 a.m. Community Bulletin Board 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Public Affairs from the VMX 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 1 p.m. Vershire Bible Church Service 2:30 p.m. For the Animals 3 p.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace

4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Vermont Workers’ Center 6:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 8 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 5) 10 p.m. Words of Peace 10:30 p.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11:30 p.m. Community BulletinBoard/Public AffairsMonday, April 8 5 a.m. Vermont Gas Meeting/Public Affairs 8:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard 11:30 a.m. Railroad Overpass Bridge Meeting 2:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 3 p.m. Mid East Digest 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board/Public Affairs 7:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 9 p.m. Vermont Gas Meeting (Held April 5) 11 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB)

METV Channel 16Tuesday, April 2 5 a.m. Sister Helen Prejean: Dead Man Walking, the Journey Continues 6:30 a.m. First Wednesday 7:30 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 8 a.m. State Board of Education 12:30 p.m. ID-4 Board 3 p.m. Hannaford Career Center (HCC) 6 p.m. UD-3 Board 9 p.m. First Wednesday 10 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 10:30 p.m. State Board of Education Wednesday, April 3 5 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 6 a.m. New England Review Reading Series 7 a.m. HCC Board 11 a.m. UD-3 Board 4 p.m. Middlebury College Environmental Colloquium (MCEC) 5 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 6:30 p.m. ACSU Board 9 p.m. UD-3 Board

11:30 p.m. State Board of EducationThursday, April 4 8 a.m. State Board of Education 12:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 1 p.m. ACSU Board 4 p.m. From the College (MCEC) 5 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society/Local Performance 8 p.m. New England Review Reading Series 9:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 10 p.m. First Wednesday 11:30 p.m. From the CollegeFriday/Saturday, April 5/6 5:30 a.m. Awareness Theater 6 a.m. King Lear 7 a.m. Hannaford Career Center (HCC) Board 9:15 a.m. UD-3/ACSU/ID-4 Boards 3:15 p.m. Vermont Youth Orchestra (VYO) Winter Concert 5:02 p.m. Awareness Theater 5:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 6 p.m. La Bohème 7:01 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 8 p.m. VINS: Bats in Motion 10 p.m. First Wednesday 11 p.m. VYO Winter ConcertSunday, April 7 6:10 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society: Owls 7 a.m. VYO Winter Concert 9 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 9:30 a.m. A Week at Whiting Elementary School 10 a.m. New England Review Reading Series 11 a.m. First Wednesday/Local Performance 4 p.m. From the College (MCEC) 5 p.m. Awareness Theater 5:30 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society: Owls 6:20 p.m. A Week at Whiting Elementary School 6:30 p.m. King Lear 7:30 p.m. VYO Winter Concert 11:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 Monday, April 8 5:30 a.m. HCC Board 8 a.m. State Board of Education 11:30 a.m. ACSU/UD-3 Boards 4 p.m. First Wednesday 7 p.m. ID-4 Board 11:30 p.m. State Board of Education

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Beeman students sharepoems with the elderlyMIDDLEBURY — When four

students from New Haven’s Beeman

Elementary School grade 3-6 team

came to visit Project Independence

in Middlebury recently, they shared

a few of their own poems, and then

led Project Independence partici-

pants in a poetry writing exercise

that resulted in the following poems.

Friendly LoveBy George Farwell of Benson and

Jackson Gepfert, grade 5

Red gives apple.

The cow wanders with blown

winds.

The pleasant showers pass.

She walks with me all day

In the open meadow grass

She eats the tart cream.

Friendly love.

Spring is LovelyBy Louise Elwood of Salisbury,

Liz Hunt of Middlebury,

and Jessica Frey, grade 5

Spring is lovely and

The beautiful tree blooms.

All the leaves echo and descend

Their richness.

The heavens sing. Does it hear

The racing little lambs

As they brush the glassy weeds?

Spring FairBy Phoebe Morse of Middlebury

Little lambs racing

And thrushes sing—

It is spring fair

And an elderly lady is racing by!!!

Blue BloomsBy Elaine McLaren of Salisbury,

Art Sherman of New Haven, and

Brian Larsen, grade 5

Blue blooms shoot in lovely rich-

ness

Beautiful blue eggs

All the lightning rush through the

heavens

Descending to the timber

The thrush echoing in the trees.

She showers

By Sally Bruch

and Barbara Gillies

She walks by the friendly cow, all

Red and white and wet.

She eats cream and apple with the

open

Grass blown winds.

She wanders with the cow, among

The meadow and gives all the love

in her heart.

ADDISON COUNTY

School BriefsBenjamin J. Brisson of Shore-

ham has been selected for inclusion

on the dean’s list for the fall 2012 se-

mester at St. Lawrence University in

Canton, N.Y. He is a member of the

class of 2016.

Plymouth State University stu-

dents Tegan Donnelly of Brandon,

Sean Noonan of Brandon and Todd

Savage of Shoreham have been

named to the “Who’s Who of Ameri-

can Colleges and Universities.”

Eli Cohen and Sonia Hare, both

members of the class of 2013, earned

term honors for the fall 2012 semes-

ter at Skidmore College.

Cohen is the son of Robert Cohen

and Claudia Cooper of Middlebury.

Hare is the daughter of Steve and

Shelly Hare of Middlebury.

Kay Keren of Middlebury was

named to the dean’s list for the fall

2012 semester at Parsons The New

School For Design in New York, N.Y.

Sierra Dessureault, daughter of

Rich and Deb Dessureault of New

Haven, was named to the dean’s list

for the fall 2012 semester in the Col-

lege of Agricultural and Life Sciences

at the University of Vermont

A freshman on a pre-med track

majoring in biological science, Des-

sureault is also a member of the Na-

tional Society of Collegiate Scholars.


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ing. It was a gathering at which VHB engineer Mark Colgan described a state- and federal-mandated process that’s expected to lead to replacement of the two deteriorating spans, hope-fully within two years.“The schedule is accelerated and

very aggressive,” said Colgan, who also worked on Middlebury’s Cross Street Bridge project.“We are going to be moving very

quickly.”The rapidity of the project is be-

ing driven by the sorry condition of the bridges, as well as Middlebury’s

-munity to take part in a new federal program that expedites capital proj-ects in towns with a proven track re-cord in such endeavors. Middlebury developed that track record through construction of the Cross Street Bridge, completed in less than two

Colgan said Middlebury will be able to use a “construction manager-general contractor model” that will allow for a contractor to be brought onto the scene before the construc-tion phase of the project. This allows the contractor to be involved all the way through design and building. This differs from the conventional system that requires projects receiv-ing state and federal funds to use a design-bid-build process. That sys-tem brings the contractor in at a later stage of the project and can lead to changes in design and construction — which can in turn lead to delays and additional costs, Colgan said.

said of the new streamlined process that the Middlebury rail bridge proj-ects will follow. “It’s about getting

That’s an aspiration shared by the many businesses and commuters who

snarls and lost parking spots during construction. Colgan acknowledged those impacts, though he said work-ers will look to keep inconveniences to a minimum and the new Cross Street Bridge will provide an impor-

tant outlet while the railroad bridges are out of commission.In addition, he noted the project

will require some drainage improve-ments and the relocation of some utilities, work that will occasionally inconvenience property owners, ac-cording to Colgan.“We want to minimize impacts,”

he said.While the two railroad bridges will

be the primary focus of work, the project area will include a lengthy swath of rail line extending from the Otter Creek truss bridge (to the south), all the way to Elm Street to the north. Before construc-tion wraps, workers will have excavated the rail bed in a gradual fashion along the entire stretch, in a manner that will provide for an additional three- to four feet of clearance un-der the two bridges. This, Colgan explained, will allow Amtrak to run double-stack cars under the bridges — something that cannot be done with the current spans.Contractors will also need to wid-

en the horizontal clearance for trains under the bridges, which will mean renovating or replacing the old stone walls that buttress the rail corridor downtown. This will be a tricky en-gineering task, as well as pose some delicate historic preservation ques-tions.FREIGHT TRAFFIC

And as if the project didn’t present enough challenges, it will have to be

That will mean staggering tasks and/--

tion done. Middlebury is a prominent point on the Burlington-to-Benning-ton line. Another point on the line — Rutland — is second only to Burling-ton as the largest freight hub in the state, Colgan said.“There are daily trains and limited

freight storage capacity in Burling-ton, so there are some challenges with the idea of closing off a bridge loca-

tion for an extended period,” Colgan said. “If we shut down Middlebury, there’s quite a bit of effort to re-route down toward Bellows Falls and then up to White River Junction and to St. Albans and further north. There is quite a runaround for the railroad in

The coming months will see VHB and the town of Middlebury — which will manage the project — work to meet a timeline that would call for construction to begin during the spring of 2014. Colgan said the

timeline includes three phases:

and alternatives evalu-ation. This will entail ruling out the options of leaving the bridges alone, or renovating them. It is expected to culminate in the selection of a “pre-ferred alternative” that will be mapped out in

concept, along with potential envi-ronmental impacts.

phase, plans will be completed on the preferred design, with public in-volvement. This will include meet-ings with nearby property owners for the negotiation of right-of-way easements and any potential property acquisition.

will occur with a lot of public out-reach through e-mails, a communica-

on the town’s website. There will be an emphasis, he said, on stressing that downtown Middlebury is “open for business.”Not encountering any substantial

environmental issues will be key to getting the project moving on the speediest possible path, Colgan stressed. The necessity of having to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the project could add one to three years to the project, Col-gan said. That’s why he is hoping the undertaking will be granted a “cat-egorical exclusion,” which he said could limit the environmental study

to two to three months.Audience members inside the the-

ater listened intently to Colgan’s pre-sentation and asked several thought-ful questions, including whether the two spans would be replaced simulta-neously and if a concrete tunnel link-ing the bridges was shaping up as the leading replacement option.Colgan said planners have not

ruled out replacing both bridges at

a tunnel is shaping up as an option warranting more study. One audience member noted a tunnel would have

town park that could be seeded and enjoyed as more open space.“I think a tunnel is appealing to a

lot of people,” Colgan said, calling such a scenario a 50-50 proposition at this point.He added there’s the potential that

some work could be done at night, thereby reducing impacts on rail traf-

“It’s all on the table right now,” he said.“Not everyone will get what they

want,” he added. “We will do the best we can.”

electronic clickers to audience mem-bers that allowed them to express their feelings about elements of the project. A clear majority of respon-dents expressed interest in a “tun-nel” option and cited parking as their number one concern.

sections of the town plan that relate to railroad bridges. The plan asks that the bridges be replaced in a man-ner that keeps streets and sidewalks pedestrian and bicycle friendly, that it be done with sensitivity to down-town parking, that the new bridges be “passenger rail ready,” and that the project afford the possibility of cre-ating a safer and better access to the Marble Works shopping complex.“The town plan has anticipated this

Reporter John Flowers is at [email protected].

Middlebury(Continued from Page 1)

SHOREHAM — A co-ed, inter-generational, 3-on-3 lightning round basketball tournament will be held at the Shoreham Elementary School gym on Saturday, April 6. The event

-rial Library and will feature single-elimination brackets. This is an op-portunity for the public of all ages (10

thanks to the fundraising efforts of

Friends group.

High School and Middlebury High School, casual dooryard players and out-of- towners are all encouraged to come and shoot some hoops to ben-

tournament will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration, warm-up and team assignments will take place from 9:30 to 10 a.m. The cost per player is $5;; spectators are free of charge. Grand prizes will be presented to the win-ning teams. Coffee, fresh donuts, and fruit will be sold.For more information contact Bob

Rathbun at 897-7969 or stop by the library for a registration form.

Systems will hold an informational meeting on Monday, April 1, in the Middlebury Municipal Gym, from 7-9 p.m. to discuss potential pipeline routes for its proposed natural gas pipeline.

extend a natural gas pipeline through Middlebury, Cornwall and Shore-

-

Monday, VGS will present a prelimi-

through Middlebury, and they are in-terested in hearing public feedback. For those who may not be able

to make this meeting, a second and similar meeting is scheduled for April 15, again at the municipal gym, from 7-9 p.m.

Basketball tourney tobe held in Shoreham

Gas pipeline meeting in Middlebury Monday

“The schedule is accelerated and very aggressive. We are going to be moving very quickly.”

— engineerMark Colgan


PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND ANIMAL WELFARE CENTERWhat a pretty gal, right??? I’m Lily, one of the

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I’m just simply a sweet and loving gal who is anxiously awaiting a loving, forever home. I will make someone a loving and loyal companion. Take me home and see for yourself!

What a handsome boy, right? And I bet I know what you are thinking – another black cat. Well, let me tell you that I am a black cat “extraordinaire.” I’m known here as quite the Casanova. Once you meet me, I will charm your socks o! and melt your heart! I’m super friendly and have just an amazing personality.

I do great with other cats and because of my gentlemanly-like personality, I would do well with dogs and children of all ages. I’m really into people and being around them and receiving lots of love. I adore being snuggled!

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If you’d like to include your pet as “Pet of the Week”

simply include your pet’s name, gender, approximate

age (if you know it), along with comments about the pet’s

favorite activities, your favorite activity with the pet, what

the pet enjoys eating, and any particular stories or incidents

you might like to share concerning your pet.

Send the photo and story to the Addison Independent, Pet Page, P.O. Box 31, Middlebury, Vt., 05753.


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Willowell brings NYC artists to share ideas with local studentsMONKTON — Two emerging art-

ists based in New York City will hold brief residencies with Addison County schools in early April. Anna K. Miller and Nobutaka Aozaki will present their artistic practices to high school students in the Walden Project outdoor high school program at the Willowell Foundation, and to elementary school classes at Monkton Central School and Vergennes Union Elementary, as part of Willowell’s ongoing efforts to bring visual artists into Vermont class-rooms. On Wednesday, April 3, Anna Mill-

er will lead Walden Project students in a performative work called “Hand,” which Miller says “is meant to explore the space between language and the physical world.” A number of Miller’s sculptural and performance pieces have included honey. She intends to create a performative honey sculpture with the Walden students. On April 4, with the younger stu-

Vergennes fourth-graders — Miller will share a piece called the “Honey Library,” paired with a honey tasting. Miller’s practice includes both

sculpture and per-formance involving “a limited palette of common materials, plywood, beeswax, honey, canvas, and cheesecloth,” accord-ing to SIGNAL, the Brooklyn gallery that hosted her recent solo exhibition. That exhi-bition, titled “Folds,” involved 700 yards of cheesecloth spanning the gallery

“Miller’s practice has long focused on repetitive processes, the gradual ac-cumulation of effects in a given ma-terial,” amounting to “a conversation with material.” She has also exhibited her work at the Liloveve Gallery in Brooklyn and the Lucas Gallery in Princeton, N.J.Nobutaka Aozaki will visit the

Walden Project on Monday, April 8. Aozaki says he will be talking about his work, “focusing on how insig-

could become a door for new perspectives on art making, com-munication, and our way of living.” In his art, Aozaki says he often “plays with ev-eryday interactions in order to explore the relationship between artistic labor and non-artistic labor, an artist

and audiences, art and commodity.”His recent projects include “Value_

Added #240950,” which consists of a can of corn with a pile of receipts. According to his website: “The art-ist takes one canned good to multiple supermarkets and re-buys it. This single can of corn has been re-bought from 100 supermarkets for a total of $107.42.” Another recent piece is “Names on Starbucks Cups,” which involves a collection of Starbucks plastic cups with Aozaki’s name spelled, often incorrectly, on the cups.

Aozaki goes by “Nobu”;; some of the misspellings include “Norbert,” “No-bel,” and “Mobu.” By using the cups in an installation, Aozaki says he turns his “position as a passive consumer into active producer of artwork.” Aozaki has exhibited his work in

New York and Los Angeles, among other cities, and in 2012 received the C12 Emerging Artist Award.Both Miller and Aozaki recently

completed the MFA program at Hunt-er College in Manhattan, and con-nected with Willowell through fellow MFA Marela Zacarías. Zacarías spent a month this past fall at Willowell, working with over 130 students and community members to build a per-manent sculptural mural installation titled “Azimuth.” Willowell founder and director Matt Schlein says he hopes that these residencies promote enthusiasm for the arts among Addi-son County students and teachers. For more information, visit www.

willowell.org, www.annakmiller.com, and www.nobutakaaozaki.com.

LEICESTER — Registration for Leicester pre-kindergarten and new kindergarten students will be held at Leicester Central School on Tuesday, April 9, beginning at 6 p.m. Children who will be four years old before Sept. 1 will be able to register for the half-day pre-kindergarten program. Chil-

Sept. 1 and are not already attending Leicester School should register for the full-day kindergarten program.Parents are asked to bring copies

of their children’s immunization and health records when they register. Those attending on the evening of April 9 will meet with school staff at

This evening is meant for adults;; how-ever, childcare will be available if re-quested in advance. Anyone having questions or needing childcare should call the school at 247-8825 and speak to Diane Randall.

Pre-kindergarten screening to be held in Leicester

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Public MeetingsAL-ANON: FOR FAMILIES and fr iends affected by someone’s drinking. Mem-bers share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcom-ers welcome. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to second floor) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15-8:15pm.

ALATEEN: FOR YOUNG PEOPLE who’ve been af-fected by someone’s drink-ing. Members share experi-ence, strength, hope to solve common problems. Meets Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm downstairs in Turning Point Center of Addison County in Middlebury Marbleworks. (Al-Anon meets at same time nearby at St. Stephens Church.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS M IDDLEBURY M E E T I N G S S AT UR -DAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM at the Mid-dlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meeting 10:00-11:00 AM. Women’s Meeting Noon-1:00 PM. Be-ginners Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. These three meetings are held at the Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS M IDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Dis-cussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at the Turning Point in the Marbleworks, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS M IDDLEBURY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at the Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St.(On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS M IDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discus-sion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM. Women’s Meeting 5:30-6:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center in the Marble-works, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS M IDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAY: 11th Step Meeting Noon-1:00 PM. ALTEEN Group. Both held at Turning Point, 228 Maple Street. 12 Step Meet-ing Noon-1:00 PM. 12 Step Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at the Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS M IDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon-1:00 PM. Big Book Meet ing 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at the Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS M IDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discus-sion Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM held at the Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS NEW HAVEN MEET-INGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at the Congregational Church, New Haven Village Green.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Monday, As Bill Sees It Meet-ing 7:15-8:15 AM. Thursday, Grapevine Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM. Both held at Ripton Fire-house, Dugway Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS BRANDON MEET-INGS: Monday, Discussion Meet ing 7:30-8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meet-ing 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, RT 7 South.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS BRISTOL MEET-INGS: Sunday, Discussion Meet ing 4:00-5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meet-ing 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00-7:00 PM. All held at the Federated Church, Church St.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS V ERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Discussion Meeting 8:00-9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM, at the Congre-gational Church, Water St.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS NORTH FERRIS-BURGH MEETINGS: Sun-day, Daily Reflections Meet-ing 6:00-7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.

ARE YOU BOTHERED by someone’s drinking? What-ever your problems, there are those of us who have had them too. We invite you to our Opening Our Hearts Women’s Al-Anon group, meeting every Wednes-day at 7:15 pm upstairs at St.Stephen’s on the Green in Middlebury.

BIBLICAL RECOVERY GROUP Meeting, Mondays 6:30-7:30pm at Grace Bap-tist Church, Merchants Row, Middlebury. psalm62minis-tries.org .

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: Survivors, family members and care givers are invited to share their experience in a safe, se-cure and confidential envi-ronment. Meets monthly on the second Tuesday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Hannaford Career Center, Room A214 (second floor, an elevator is available) in Middlebury. For more infor-mation, contact Beth Dia-mond 802-388-9505.

IS LIFE FEELING like a con-stant struggle? In addition to taking over your life and who you are as a person? Do you remember when the sim-plest things could make you happy? If you said yes, come to the Turningpoint Center of Addison County for “Life in Transition”. These recov-ery meetings are for young adults, ages 16-25, with any kind of addiction. Meetings on Mondays and Fridays, 4-5 pm, at the center in the Marble Works in Middlebury. Our support system will help you make a difference in your life. Stop in, even if it is just to talk. It’s your life, choose how you’re going to live it.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE-BURY: Mondays, 6pm, held at the Turning Point Center located in the Marbleworks.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE-BURY: Fridays, 7:30pm, held at the Turning Point Center located in the Marble Works.

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OVEREATERS ANONY-MOUS: TUESDAYS at Turn-ing Point Center, 5:15pm. Marble Works, Middlebury. For info call: 802-352-4525 or 802-388-7081.

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Do You Enjoy Sewing?

We are seeking volunteers to sew hot packs for Addison County Home

Health and Hospice clients. They are a very simple rectangular shape

Also… Might You Have Any Fabric To Spare?

These hot packs are made with 100% cotton, using rectangles of

12”x6”. Pretty colors would be wonderful!

And Finally… Do You Have Any Bulk Grain

You’d Like to Donate?!

seed or rice, give us a call at 388-7044. Thank you!

Peg Allen, of Whiting, is the Pro-gram Chair of the Milk & Honey Quilt Guild which meets monthly and makes lovely quilts. Often, the group uses their meeting time to support a local charity, and this month they took on the task of sewing “chemo caps” for the American Cancer Society. Peg spent time decipher-ing the directions and creating a proto-type for the members of the Guild to duplicate. Another sewing project that Peg has en-joyed was making pet beds for Homeward Bound (previously the Humane Society) and she also volunteers at Addison County Fair and Field Days, for SOUL and as a Master Gardener. Peg explained that she enjoys “working on a common project with other members of the guild” who praise her as “a quiet leader, who leads by example”. Thank you, Peg!

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ServicesC&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping and skim coat plas-

tering. Also tile. Call Joe

802-234-5545.

CONSTRUCTION: ADDI-TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall,

carpentry, painting, floor-

ing, roofing. All aspects of

construction, also property

maintenance. Steven Fifield

802-989-0009.

DEVELOPMENTAL HOME PROVIDER for live-in client or respite care. 36 years ex-

perience. State background

check completed. State

Agency and past client fam-

ily references provided. Call

Doreen at 802-247-4409.

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DE-SIGNER offering reason-able rates for work in Adobe

Photoshop and InDesign,

Custom Clip Art, Logos and

Artwork. Basic tutorial in pho-

toshop and indesign. Great

references. $15 / hour or by

contract. No job too small.

Email: freelance.mdesign@

gmail.com or call 483-6428.

MOBILE FIREWOOD PRO-CESSING. Equipment and crew for hire to cut, split and

stack. Reasonable rates.

802-238-7748.

PORTABLE SAW MILL. Sawing of your logs and

timbers. 802-989-9170.

FreeFREE RABB I T MA -NURE! Please call Mo at 802-349-8040.

Help WantedBANKRUPTCY: Call to find out if bankruptcy can help

you. Kathleen Walls, Esq.

388-1156.

BARNES DAIRY, SHORE-HAM seeking feeder. Per-son needed for mixing feed

and delivering to animals.

Need valid drivers license,

experience preferred. Some

light maintenance or feeding

equipment. 6 days per week.

40-50 hours. For interview

call 802-989-8853.

CREW CHIEF AND IN-STALLER for Middlebury Fence. Ideal candidate must

have fence installation and /

or contruction experience;

supervisory experience; at-

tention to detail and qual-

ity. Must be self-motivated.

Send email with resume or

inquiries to EBiello@middle-

buryfence.com .

FULL TIME NURSE position available in May-June: Seek-

ing full-time experienced and

dynamic LPN or Medical As-

sistant to join our fast paced

team. Work one-on-one with

a doctor. Job includes room-

ing patients, giving injec-

tions, EKGs, venipuncture

and triaging phone calls.

Electronic Medical Record

experience a plus but will

train the right person. Com-

petitive Salary and benefits

included. Position is 3.5 days

per week. Send resume and

references to: Middlebury

Family Health, Attn: Stacy

Ladd, Practice Administrator,

44 Collins Drive Suite 201

Middlebury, VT 05753, Fax:

802-388-0441.

INN ON THE GREEN in Mid-dlebury now hiring additional

breakfast / housekeeping

staff for Thursday, Friday,

Saturday from early morn-

ing (7:00 am) through early

afternoon. Housekeeping

experience preferred, but

will train. Contact Bruce or

Brenda at 802-388-7512 to

apply.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS WANTED. Part time season-al. First Season Greenhous-

es. Call 5pm-6pm, 475-2588.

HIRING CARE GIVERS part time and per diem, all shifts.

Email your resume and refer-

ences to info@livingwellvt.

org .

Help Wanted

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH SCHOOL

FULL TIME CUSTODIAN

Middlebury Union High School is looking for an energetic, motivated individual to work as a custodian from 3:00 to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Experience is a plus, but not

required. This is a salaried position with

802-382-1198 for more information.

Apply by sending letter of interest, resume and references to:

Dr. Gail Conley, SuperintendentAddison Central Supervisory Union

49 Charles AvenueMiddlebury, VT 05753

Position Open Until Filled. E.O.E.

Vermont’s largest sitework and concrete contractor, S.D. Ireland is

looking for experienced and enthusiastic people to join our team. We

have immediate openings for the following positions:

Please apply in person at

No emails or phone calls please.

S.D. Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SALISBURY SCHOOL BOARD

School Board Meeting RecorderThe Salisbury School Board is seeking

someone to take meeting minutes at their board meetings which are scheduled for the second Thursday of the month beginning at 6:30pm. All meeting materials are available

through electronic submission.Apply by sending a letter of interest, resumé

and three current reference letters to:

Dr. Gail B. Conley, SuperintendentAddison Central Supervisory Union

49 Charles AvenueMiddlebury, VT 05753

Deadline: April 15, 2013 E.O.E.

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FULL AND PART TIME deli positions available. Prior work experience with food preparation required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market in Vergennes or call Cory at 802-349-7101.

PART-TIME, RELIABLE, flexible, personable person for a customer service posi-tion at a busy flower shop. Must have a clean driver’s license. Send resume to [email protected] or stop in to see Paula.

KITCHEN HELP NEEDED: Local Food Service com-pany seeks kitchen help. Looking for motivated, hard-working individuals to help prep and pack food Thursday through Saturday. Please email resume and references to [email protected] -scheduling interviews im-mediately.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET MANAGER: The MFM is seeking an orga-nized, personable and hard working individual to work with our board of directors to facilitate the smooth operation and promotion of our summer market. Markets are held Satur-day mornings May through October and Wednesday mornings mid June through mid October. The position offers excellent opportunity for connecting with the Middlebury community and earning a significant sup-plemental income. Contact for more information or resumes can be sent to Spencer Blackwell at el-[email protected] or 855 Case St. Middlebury, VT 05753.

TOWN OF LINCOLN seeks Asst. Town Clerk 10 hrs / wk assistant to the Town Clerk to aid with multiple tasks. Excellent people and computer skills required. Flexible hours. Apply at Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker St., Lincoln, VT 05443 or call 802-453-2980. Application deadline: April 10.

PER DIEM POSITION available immediately: Seeking per diem LPN or Medical Assistant to join our fast paced team. Job includes rooming pa-tients, taking vitals and more based on your skills. PreMed students welcome to apply. Join our team and get a head start on your career with hands on training. Electronic Medi-cal Record experience a plus but will train the right person. Send Resume and references to Middlebury Family Health, Attn: Stacy Ladd, Practice Adminis-trator, 44 Collins Drive Suite 201, Middlebury, VT 05753, Fax: 802-388-0441.

TOWN OF LINCOLN seeks Assistant to the Se-lectboard 10 hrs / wk to work with the board doing min-utes and other assigned tasks. Computer skills re-quired. Must be available evenings. Apply at Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker St., Lincoln, VT 05443 or call 802-453-2980. Appl

POTENTIAL DEVELOP-MENTAL HOME Provider sought for 21 year old woman with a mild devel-opmental disability and anxiety. She is graduat-ing from high school this summer, and wants to try getting to know a person / family through respite now to find the right match for later this summer. She loves music, movies, going for walks, making teas and crafts. Experience is desir-able, especially supporting others through anxious times. Looking for support in learning life and social skills during this time of transition into adult life. Call Paula Dougherty at Community Associates 802-388-4021. i ca t ion deadline: April 10.

TREADWAY DAIRY LLC is looking to fill the position of feeder. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, prior experience preferred but not necessary. Please call Brian at 802-349-6199 to schedule an interview.

For SaleLUNCHEON PATTERN CHINA, includes several chaffing dishes, same pat-tern. 4 place setting. Make offer. 802-453-4597.

MO’S COUNTRY RAB-BITS: Fresh Rabbit Meat for sale. Average weight: 4-5 lbs. Charging $14.00 per rabbit. Also selling live adult rabbits, as well as baby rabbits for negotia-ble price. Many different breeds including “Giants”. May be seen by appoint-ment. Call Mo O’Keefe at 802-349-8040. Great Meat. Great Pets. Great Prices.

SAP TOTES: 275 Gallons, clean, food grade, heavy duty. $125 each. Delivery available. 802-453-4235.

VACUUM — CANN IS -TER Dirt Devil Vision, model 082660. Almost new. Was $129.99, $60. 802-388-1835.

WINTER SPECIAL — THE BARREL MAN: 55 gallon Plastic and Metal barrels. Several types: 55 gallon rain barrels with faucets, Food grade with remov-able locking covers, plastic food grade with spin-on cov-ers (pickle barrels). Many types of barrels. 55 gal-lon salt / sand barrels with PT legs. Also, 275 gallon food grade totes, great for Maple sap. Special price, $125. Delivery available. 802-453-4235.

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Middlebury Union High School is seeking a Summer School Driver Education teacher

who has subject appropriate Vermont

area expertise with a background in Driver Education. Successful candidate must

have demonstrated effectiveness regarding rapport with students and communication with parents and students, demonstrated

knowledge of current technology, be willing to work summers (stipend) and after

school and have exemplary oral and written communication skills.

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For Rent1 LARGE, 1 BEDROOM apart-ment in Salisbury near Lake Dunmore. Super energy ef-ficient. Bedroom and full bath on second floor. Eat-in kitchen with stove and refrigerator; and living room on first floor. Private basement with washer and dryer included. Available May 1. $800 / mo. plus utili-ties. Yard maintenance and snow plowing included. Se-curity and references required. Non-smoking property. No pets. 802-352-6678.

2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment. $1145 / mo. Includes electricity, hot water, heat, rub-bish removal. No pets. Security deposit. 802-453-4037.

25,000 SQ.FT. INDUSTRIAL space available in Middlebury industrial park. Call for details. 802-349-8544.

2500 SQ.FT. LIGHT industrial space on Exchange Street, Middlebury. For more informa-tion call 388-4831.

4000 SQUARE FEET or less. Professional Office space in Middlebury, multi- room, recep-tionist desk. Ground level, park-ing, handicapped-accessible. Available now. 802-558-6092.

ADDISON HOUSE TO share. Private suite consisting of 1 bedroom, small living room, private bath, skylights, laun-dry room with washer / dryer, includes internet, satellite tv and all utilities. $550 / month. References and deposit. 802-759-2133.

ADDISON NEWER 3BR HOME with 2 full baths, fire-place, deck and large yard. $1195 / month plus utilities. No pets. Call Karen at Lang McLaughry Real Estate, 802-388-1977.

ADDISON: 1 BEDROOM 1 Bath. $1250 / month utilities included. First months rent plus security deposit. 1 year lease. Available April 1. Contact Karla at 802-377-7445.

BRANDON 2 BR $650 + utilities. 802-773-9107 www.thefuccicompany.com .

BRANDON: 1 BEDROOM Up-stairs apartment. $575 / month plus utilities. Security deposit and first months rent. Available April 1. 802-247-3393.

BRISTOL 1 BEDROOM apart-ment. Small, $650 / month, in-cludes heat. No pets, no smok-ing. Available May 3. Lease and Deposit required. Available now. 802-453-7037.

BRISTOL LARGE ONE bed-room apartment. Walking distance to town. No pets. No smoking. $700 / month and utilities and deposit. Call 802-388-0730.

BRISTOL 2 BEDROOM HOUSE: 2 Bath, 2 Living rooms, 2 fire places, 2 porches, undercover parking for 2 cars. 2250 sq. ft. Private with views. First floor living. New stainless steel flat top stove. Washer? / dryer. Free Wifi. Extra storage. Garden space. Plowing and lawn maint, for small fee. No pets / smoking. Security, refer-ences, lease. Avail. June 1. $1325 / month. 802-453-4838 Leave message.

BRISTOL 2 BEDROOM Mo-bile home in small park. All appliances. Call 802-453-4207.

EAST MIDDLEBURY; 1 bedroom apartment. Small kitchen / dining room. $650 / mo. References. Available May 1. 802-352-4124.

EAST MIDDLEBURY; 3 bed-room house with backyard. $995 / month plus utilities. Available April 1. References required. 802-352-4124.

MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM apartment near downtown. Appliances, lease, security de-posit. No pets. Real-Net Man-agement, Inc. 802-388-4994.

MIDDLEBURY 1BR APART-MENT near Marble Works. Rent includes heat, off-street parking, large lawn and garden space, storage, plowing and lawn maintenance. No pets or smoking. Lease, references and security deposit required. Available immediately. $675 / mo. Call 802-355-4164 for more information.

MIDDLEBURY PRIVATE SET-TING: 3 Room apartment with own entrance and parking. Appliances, heat, hot water, rubbish and snow removal. Available May 1. $900 / month. 802-388-6131.

MIDDLEBURY UPSTAIRS STUDIO apartment. Heat, electric, rubbish removal inc. $600 / month. First, last and security. 802-453-4823.

MIDDLEBURY, LARGE 2 bedroom, upstairs apart-ment. Close to downtown. Security deposit, references required. $1000 / mo. plus heat; other utilities included. Call 802-759-2169.

NEW HAVEN 1 Bedroom apartment. $830 / month ev-erything included. Please call 802-453-3870.

ONE BEDROOM APART-MENT, Country setting. 12 min-utes to college. $750 includes all. 802-989-8124.

RV, BOAT AND HEATED MOTORCYCLE STORAGE Available. Call 802-453-5563.

SELF-STORAGE, 8X10 units. Your lock and key, $50 / month. Middlebury. 802-558-6092.

SPRING ON LAKE DUN-MORE: Expecting company? Comfortably furnished 2-BR winterized lakefront cottages available by night (2-night minimum), weekend, week or month u ntil mid-June. Smaller heated cottages open in May. 10 minutes to Middlebury or Brandon. Some vacancies left for commencement. No smoking. 802-352-4236; [email protected] .

TWO- BAY GARAGE, de-posit, references. Middlebury. 802-558-6092.

UP TO 7500 SQ.FT. avail-able for food processing or light manufacturing. Includes freezer and cooler. Ex-change Street, Middlebury. 802-388-4831.

VERGENNES 3BR: washer / dryer hookup. $900 / month. Pets negotiable. On Monkton Rd. across from Vergennes Variety. 240-281-1508 or email [email protected] Available April 1. Must pass background check.

VERGENNES, 277 MAIN ST. available 3/1/13. Large reno-vated 7-room apartment, full bath, laundry hookups, large porch, includes heat and hot water. $1100. Call between 8am and 8pm. 802-349-4125.

WEYBRIDGE; 1 BEDROOM furnished cottage 2 miles from Middlebury. Great view, screened porch, washer, dryer, dishwasher. Pets ok. $850 / mo. plus utilities. References, deposit. [email protected] .

Want to RentSEEKING 2 BEDROOM, 1-1/2 bath house / apt. (first floor) in Middlebury for mid May for 2 professional females. 773-420-6658.

Wood HeatCORNWALL, VT: WELL Sea-soned 3”x5” diameter, 16 inch length firewood. Mostly hard-hack. $300. per cord. You pick up $245 cash. Get it while it lasts. 802-462-3313.

FIREWOOD; CUT, SPLIT and delivered. Green or sea-soned. Call Tom Shepard, 802-453-4285.

MOBILE FIREWOOD PRO-CESSING. Equipment and crew for hire to cut, split and stack. Reasonable rates. 802- 238-7748.

MOUNTAIN ROAD FIRE-WOOD: 50 cords dry hard-wood for sale. Call for price. 802-759-2095.

NEXT SEASONS FIREWOOD. All hardwood. $250 / cord; cut, split, delivered. 802-352-1034, 802-349-5457.

Real EstateMIDDLEBURY; INDUSTRIAL PARK. Available 2 acres, lease or build to suit. 802-558-6092.

Att. Farmers145 ACRES AVAILABLE for five year lease. Organic pre-ferred. $5500 per year. First and last year rent paid at signing of contract. 619-208-2939. www.landwoodwater.com .

HAY FOR SALE: Small square bales. First cut, second cut, and mulch. Delivery available. Call for pricing. 802-453-4481, 802-349-9281, or 802-989-1004.

HAY FOR SALE; first and sec-ond cut. Call 352-4686.

HAY: FIRST AND SECOND Cut. Small squares. First cut- big squares. 4 x 5 round bales. 802-759-2015.

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. Model #4230. Good condition. $14,000 OBO. 802-758-2417.

LOCAL PIGLETS FOR SALE wormed and vaccinated. To reserve, call 349-4566.

SAWDUST; STORED AND un-dercover. Large tandem silage truck $600, delivered. Large single axle dump $250, deliv-ered. Single axle dump $185, delivered. Pick up also avail-able. Phone order and credit cards accepted. 802-453-2226. Bagged shavings in stock. $5.50 per bag.

STANLEY LIVESTOCK. WE pick up all sizes and ages of cattle. For information call 518-321-4946, 518-692-2760.

WANTED: TO PURCHASE from owner, open land, 20+ acres. 802-558-6092.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, mouldboard plowing. 462-2755, John Whitney.

CarsFREE JUNK CAR REMOVAL. Cash paid for some com-plete cars. Call 388-0432 or 388-2209.

WANTED: OLDER TOYO-TA Camry. Automatic, low miles, in good to excellent shape (Gramma’s car). 802-453-4235.

SUVs

2003 JEEP LIBERTY: Green, 105,508 miles. Recently refurbished. $3500 OBO. 802-349-6874.

WantedWANTED TO BUY 1 item or houseful. Also old books. Call Blue Willow Antiques. 802-247-5333.

WANTED: TWO THREE drawer single file cabinets. Good, clean condition. Call Pam at 802-388-4944.

STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION

Addison Unit Docket No. 188-6-10 AncvGMAC Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff

v.

Thomas A. Lebiecki & Occupants residing at 1243 Forrest Rd, Bridport, VT, Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by Thomas A. Lebiecki to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for

GMAC Mortgage Corporation dated October 8, 2003 and recorded in Volume 59, Page

359, which mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,

as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation to GMAC Mortgage, LLC by an instrument

dated June 11, 2010 and recorded on June 23, 2010 in Volume 76, Page 492 of the Land

Records of the Town of Bridport, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder,

for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the

same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 A.M. on April 24, 2013, at 1243 Forrest Road,

Bridport, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

To Wit:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Thomas A. Lebiecki by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Stephen A. Longshore and Stephanie A. Longshore dated August 30, 1996 and recorded August 31, 1996 in Volume 43, Page 207 of the Bridport Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the

time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing

to the Town of Bridport.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying

the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball

Avenue, Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, (802) 660-9000.

DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 28th day of March, 2013.

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Public Notices IndexPublic notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 28, 29, 30 & 31.

Addison (1)Addison Central School (1)Addison County Superior Court (3)Addison Northeast Supervisory Union - M.A.U.H.S. (1)Bristol (1)Ferrisburgh (2)Middlebury (2)

North Ferrisburgh Cemetery Assoc. (1)Orwell (1)

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‘07 CHEVROLET COBALT LT FOR SALE BY OWNERWhite with tan interior in good

condition with no accidents and clean driving history. 94K miles.

Price includes set of 4 winter tires (mounted) and 4 all season tires.

$6,000

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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISIONAddison Unit Docket No. 68-3-07 AncvDeutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization

Plaintiff v.Thomas Kerr, Donna Kerr, Ford Motor Credit Co. and Occupants residing at 2029 Goshen Ripton Road, Goshen, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Thomas Kerr and Donna Kerr to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation dated October 26, 2005 and recorded in Volume 24, Page 131, which mortgage was assigned from H&R Block Mortgage Corporation to Option One Mortgage Corporation by an instrument dated February 13, 2007 and recorded on March 10, 2007 in Volume 25, Page 22 of the Land Records of the Town of Goshen, which mortgage was further assigned from Option One Mortgage Corporation to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI

2006-OPT3 by an instrument dated October 5, 2006 and recorded on March 10, 2007 in Volume 25, Page 21 of the Land Records of the Town of Goshen, a corrective assignment of mortgage from ADA Services Corp. f/k/a H&R Block Mortgage Corporation to Option One Mortgage Corporation dated December 10, 2010 was recorded December 21, 2010 in Volume 27, Page 71 of the Land Records of the Town of Goshen, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:15 A.M. on April 24, 2013, at 2029 Goshen Ripton Road, Goshen, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Thomas and Donna Kerr by virtue of an Administrators Deed from Joan Fox, Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth George dated June 30, 1992 and recorded September 15, 1992 in Volume 19, Page 108 of the Land Records of the Town of Goshen.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Goshen. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Avenue, Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, (802) 660-9000. DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 28th day of March, 2013.

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Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization

Corey J. Fortin, Esq., Lobe & Fortin, PLC

UD#3 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

MUHS LEARNING CENTER

AGENDA Call to Order Comments & Questions from Visitors

and Members of the Community Approved minutes of March 19, 2013 Act on Bills Reports:

A: Students B: SCOHR – Honduras Trip C: Principals D: Superintendent E. Board

Legislative Committee to Prepare Resolutions about Existing Legislation

Discuss Declining School EnrollmentExecutive Session: Contract

Negotiations Items for Future Meetings Adjournment 4/1

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH REQUEST FOR BIDS

LAWN MOWING SPECIFICATIONS

The Town of Ferrisburgh is seeking bids from contractors to cut the grass and perform spring clean-up work at the Town

sealed bids at their regular Selectboard

bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Ferrisburgh

performing the following:

st st

Fletcher

STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION

ADDISON UNIT DOCKET NO: 236-9-10 Ancv

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-WM2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATESPlaintiff v.GARY F. WEATHERWAX; CAROLYN A. WEATHERWAX; VERMONT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION;Defendants

NOTICE OF SALEBy virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by Gary F. Weatherwax and Carolyn A. Weatherwax to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp. dated November 3, 2006 and recorded in Book 90 at Page 251 of the City/Town of Addison Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded on February 12, 2008 in Book 92 at Page 324, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on April 16, 2013 at 218 Algonquin Drive, Addison, VT 05491 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,To Wit:

The following described real property situated in Addison County, Vermont, to wit: Parcel 1: Commencing at a point marked by an existing iron pipe located S 24 degrees 43’ W and approximately 60 feet form a set iron pipe located on the southerly side of Hospital Creek, so-called: Thence S 76 degrees 31’ W 145.36 feet to an existing iron pipe; Thence S 86 degrees 39’ W 125 feet to a set iron pipe; Thence S 86 degrees 39’ W 400 feet to an existing iron pipe at or near P. P. #5; Thence N 03 degrees 21’ W 133.45 feet to an existing iron pipe; Thence N 03 degrees 21’ W 91.55 feet to a point marking the approximate low water mark located on the southeasterly shore of Lake Champlain; Thence proceeding in a general Northeasterly direction along the approximate low water mark of Lake Champlain to a point located on the said low water mark of Lake Champlain; Thence S 50 degrees 09’ E 75 feet, more or less, to an existing iron pipe; Thence S 60 degrees 09’ E 361.54 feet to the existing iron pipe marking the point or place of beginning. Included in this conveyance is dwelling and other outbuildings thereon. Said Parcel contains 3.44 acres, more or less. Reference is made to a survey map entitled “Property of George M. Marrow (Chimney Point) Addison County, Addison, Vermont” surveyed by Lee H. Lowell, Land Surveyor

survey map entitled “Certain Lands of Warren and Jean Fauser Addison County, Addison, VT, being portions of BK. 35, PG. 483 and BK. 32, PG. 163” surveyed by Rodney R. Orvis

to a Homestead Exemptions dated September 3, 1991 as recorded in Book 51, Page 471 of the Addison Land Records. Parcel 2: Commencing at a point marked by a set iron pipe located on the Easterly side of Lake Port Road, so-called, and further described as being the Northwest corner of the property herein conveyed; Thence N 86 degrees 39’ E 167 feet to a set iron pipe marking the Northeast corner of the parcel being conveyed and the Northwest corner of Lot 24, so-called; Thence S 08 degrees 58’ 30” W 100 feet to a set iron pipe marking the Northeast corner of the parcel being conveyed and the Southwest corner of Lot 24, so called; Thence S 86 degrees 39’ W 155.08 feet to a set iron pipe marking the Southwest corner of the parcel being conveyed and the Northwest corner of Lot 18, so-called; Thence N 19 degrees 08’ E 24.62 feet to a set iron pipe; Thence N 03 degrees 21’ W 75 feet to the set iron pipe marking the point or place of beginning. Included in this conveyance is a swimming pool located on the said premises. Reference is made to “A Survey Map of the premises to be conveyed, carrying the legend ‘Property of George M. Marrow, (Chimney Point), Addison County, Addison, Vermont, survey Lee W. Lowell, Land Surveyor, October 13, 1961, revised by Lee H. Lowell, Land Surveyor, 1/7/63, 1/20/64,

Records. Excepting and Reserving herefrom that portion of the above-described premises conveyed by Gary Weatherwax to Champlain Bridge Marina, Inc., by Warranty Deed dated April 11, 2003 and Recorded April 15th, 2003 in Book 80, Page 332 of the Land Records of the Town of Addison, Vermont. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GARY F. WEATHERWAX AND CAROLYN A. WEATHERWAX, HUSBAND AND WIFE BY DEED FROM GARY F. WEATHERWAX A/K/A GARY WEATHERWAX RECORDED 01/03/2006 IN DEED BOOK 88 PAGE 242, IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE OF ADDISON, VERMONT Parcel No. AL0218

Plaintiff may adjourn this Public Auction one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment. Terms

to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Addison.

The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee on Behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity

Loan Trust and for the Registered Holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan

Shechtman, Halperin, Savage, LLP, 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, 877-575-1400, Attorney for Plaintiff

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INVITATION TO BIDLAWN MOWING

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL The Addison Board of School Directors is seeking bids for mowing, trimming and general lawn care at the Addison Central School.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:1. Bidder will submit bids for the job of mowing the lawns, trimming and general lawn care at the Addison Central School for the ensuing year, commencing upon award and ending May 31, 2014. Please submit your bid BY THE SEASON.2. The schedule of mowing will be determined by the administration with the cooperation and in collaboration with the successful bidder. Scheduling limitations include, but may not be limited to, times when school is in session and during after-school and summer athletic activities.

areas around the school;; clipping around building, shrubbery, fences, etc.;; general lawn care, which includes picking up paper and other small debris on the lawn prior to mowing;;

4. Payment will be made in four equal installments during the months of July, August, September and October.

submitted by the successful bidder before any contractual obligation will occur.6. The successful bidder may be required to submit personal and business references prior

Interested bidders should contact Jeff Kauffman, Head Custodian, Addison Central

prior to submitting a bid.

The Board of School Directors reserves the right to waive any irregularities to accept or reject any or all bids as it may deem to be in the best interest of the school district. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2013. Please submit to Kathleen Cannon, Business Manager, Addison Northwest Supervisory Union, 48 Green Street, Suite 1, Vergennes, VT 05491 in a sealed envelope marked “ACS Lawn Mowing Bid.” Bids will be presented at the regularly scheduled school board meeting in April. 3/28, 4/1, 4, 8

LINCOLN — The Lincoln

Community School will hold its

2013-2014 kindergarten registration

on Friday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to

3 p.m. in the Lincoln Community

School kindergarten. Children regis-

tering need to be 5 years old by Sept.

1.

Parents should call Deirdre Zele at

453-2119 or email [email protected]

their child. Children may play in the

kindergarten to become familiar with

their new classroom. Kindergarten

teacher Deb Eddington and assis-

tant Beth Trombly will be there to

welcome families and answer any

questions parents may have.

Lincoln school announces kindergarten registration

can be found on Pages 28, 29, 30 & 31.Public Notices


NOTICE OF TAX SALETOWN OF ADDISON

The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town

Town, to wit:Property Owners: Michael and Donna Sumner Property Address: 5627 Lake Street, Addison, VT 05491Parcel ID # LS5627

Tax Year: 2011, 2012Amount of tax, interest, cost and penalties: $4,870.83

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following address:

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– Town of Addison

NORTH FERRISBURGH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

REQUEST FOR BIDS Request for mowing and trimming bids for the 2013 season. For information call 877-6903. Bids are due by April 15, 2013. 4/1, 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Introduction 1.1. General Description ................................................................................8 1.2. Authority and Purpose ............................................................................9 1.3. Town History ...........................................................................................112. The People

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.....................................................................................26 3. The Community

3.1. Historic & Archaeological Resources ......................................................293.2. Town Facilities and Lands ......................................................................313.3. Economy .................................................................................................323.4. Education and Childcare ........................................................................343.5. Recreation ..............................................................................................343.6. Transportation.........................................................................................363.7. Utilities and Energy .................................................................................393.8. Public Health and Safety ........................................................................413.9. Fiscal Condition ......................................................................................43

4. The Environment4.1. Air ...........................................................................................................444.2. Land........................................................................................................464.3. Water ......................................................................................................484.4. Special Features .....................................................................................54

5. The Future5.1. Natural and Historic Features .................................................................555.2. Agriculture and Forestry .........................................................................575.3. Extraction of Earth Resources ................................................................585.4. Recreation ..............................................................................................585.5. Transportation.........................................................................................595.6. Public Facilities and Services .................................................................615.7. Energy ....................................................................................................625.8. Economic Development ..........................................................................625.9. Education................................................................................................635.10. Childcare ..............................................................................................635.11. Housing .................................................................................................645.12. Land Use Plan ......................................................................................655.13 Implementation ......................................................................................725.14.Compatibility ..........................................................................................73

ORWELL PLANNING COMMISSIONORWELL TOWN PLAN – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Orwell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 15,

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND AREAS OF TOWN AFFECTED

The Plan provides historical data and statistics to provide context for those making com-munity decisions. It describes Orwell’s current conditions, character and challenges. It also establishes goals and action items intended to implement the vision of the Plan. The Plan should serve as a primary reference for all individuals and entities making commu-

Town of Orwell are affected. Topic areas of the Plan include:

For further information please call Andrea Ochs, Chair of the Planning Commission at

Orwell Planning CommissionBY: Andrea Ochs, Chair

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MIDDLEBURY

SELECTBOARD

SPECIAL WORKING SESSIONRecreation Building

77 Mary Hogan Drive

Monday, April 1, 2013

4:30 p.m.

The purpose of the working session is

to discuss Board process and procedures

& objectives for and potential challenges in

the coming year.4/1

MIDDLEBURY UD#3 CONTROLS PROJECT

REQUEST FOR BIDSProject scope of work includes a com-

plete modernization of HVAC controls at the Middlebury Union High School and at the Middlebury Union Middle School. All legacy HVAC controllers shall be removed and replaced with modern HVAC control-lers. A new web based HVAC manage-ment head end shall be provided for cen-tralized management of both schools. For more information please contact Facilities Manager Bruce MacIntire 802-382-1500 or [email protected]. Allbids will be due no later than April 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM.

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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURYBOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES

Each year at this time the Town of Middlebury Select Board makes its annual appointments to volunteer positions required by State Statute, and local and regional boards and commissions. If you are interested in any of the following positions, please

positions, please contact us at 388-8100, Ext 202.( ) indicates number of positions open

Three Year TermsAuditor (1)Planning Commission (2)Design Advisory Committee (2)Development Review Board (1) Downtown Improvement District Committee (2)Two Year TermAuditor (1)One Year TermAddison County Regional Planning Commission (3)Addison County Solid Waste Management District (1)

Auditor (1)Development Review Board (1)Fence Viewer (3)First Constable (1)

March Town MeetingMiddlebury Community Television Board (1)Sports Commission (3)Town Agent (1)Town Grand Juror (1)

Tree Warden (1)Tree Warden Deputy (1)

The Select Board is also taking names of citizens interested in serving on the Middlebury Area Land Trust and Town of Middlebury Power House Committee.

ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION DISTRICT – NOTICE OF

RECORDS DESTRUCTION(Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven,

Starksboro, Mt. Abraham UMHS)ATTN: Parents & eligible students

who received Special Education services up to June 2007.

The Vermont Agency of Education’s State Board of Ed. Manual of Rights and Practices, Section 2365, 2.13(a) Destruction of Information, states: “For purposes of an audit, when a participating agency has counted a child to justify receipt of IDEIA funds, the district shall retain copies of the child’s IEP and special education eligibility evaluations,

of the school year in which the document was in effect.” If you received Special Education services and graduated between 2005- 2007 you are entitled to a copy of your records. The ANESU District will destroy these Special Education records on Monday, 4/8/13. If you want a copy of your record, contact ANESU

Your request must be received prior to Friday, 4/5/13. 3/18, 3/25, 4/1

TOWN OF BRISTOL – NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

To ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:The purpose of this notice is to identify actions to be taken by the Town of Bristol, VT.

On or about April 9, 2013 the above named municipality will request that the Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development (hereinafter Agency) to release funds under the Vermont Community Development Act to be used for the following project.

Project Title: Addison County Dental CenterPurpose/Nature of Project: The Town of Bristol will subgrant $297,500 to Addison

County Dental Center to establish an affordable dental center at BristolWorks!, Bristol, VT. The dental center will be part of the Mountain Health Center, 5 Town Health Alliance

low-moderate income households. Location of Project: BristolWorks!, Bristol, VTEstimated Cost of Project: $458,615Project Summary: Addison County Dental Center will use the funds for purchase,

will be installed in leased premises at BristolWorks!, an adaptive use project in Bristol.

and furnishings will not change the size, capacity or character of BristolWorks!. Finding of Categorical Exclusion: An environmental review for the project has been

of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PS 91-910).Public Comments on Finding: All interested agencies, groups and persons

disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for the consideration by the Town of Bristol no later than April 9, 2013. All comments must

the Request for Release of Funds. All comments so received will be considered by the Town of Bristol prior to its taking any administrative action or requesting release of funds on the date listed immediately above.

Request for Release of Funds: The Town of Bristol will undertake the project described above with Vermont Community Development Program funds from the Agency. The Town of Bristol is certifying to the Agency that the Town of Bristol, and

jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these

approval, the Town of Bristol may use the Vermont Community Program funds, and the

Act of 1969 and other environmental responsibilities listed in 24 CFR Part 58. Objection to Release of Funds: the agency will accept an objection to its approval

following bases:

by the Agency;(b) That the Town of Bristol’s environmental review record for the project indicated

environmental review process;(c) The grant recipient or other participants in the development process have

committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/State; or

(d) Any other reason allowed under 24 CFR Part 58 Section 58.75Objections may be addressed to the Agency of Commerce and Community

Development, Department of Housing & Community Affairs, National Life Building, 6th

Floor, One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05620. No objection received after 15 days from the date of request for funds listed above will be considered by the Agency.4/1

TOWN OF FERRISBURGHNOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARINGPLANNING COMMISSION

A public hearing before the Planning Commission of the Town of Ferrisburgh

April 17, 2013 to consider the following applications:

7:35 PM. An application, #13-028, submitted by Debbie and Terry Allen for a two-lot minor subdivision, Property ID# 05.02.75.21. Property located at 5467 Route 7. Zoning District RA-5.

7:45 PM An application, #13-029, submitted by Alyth and Melody Hescock for a two-lot subdivision. Property ID#11.01.09, 165 Fuller Mountain Road. Zoning Dist. RA-5.

The above applications are available

Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Communications about the above

the Board or at such hearing.4/1

Public Noticescan be found on

Pages 28, 29, 30 & 31.


All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiv-ing public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available

on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimina-tion, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

WALLACE REALTY48 Mountain Terrace

Bristol, VT 05443 FAX 802-453-5898

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Following a spell of warm, spring-like weather, biologists at the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department observed black bears out of their dens early in March. In recent years, mild weather has frequently driven bears to enter their dens later and to emerge earlier. “Bears are triggered to enter their

den when food begins to become scarce in fall or early winter, which usually follows a heavy snowfall,” said Forrest Hammond, bear project leader for Vermont Fish & Wildlife. “Spring rains and warm temperatures cause bears to leave their dens in search of uncovered nuts and green shoots that start to emerge from the melting snowpack. Bears will be active as long

will return to their dens if another deep snowfall covers their food supply.”Shorter denning seasons in Vermont

are consistent with reports from the American West, Scandinavia and Spain, where many brown bears have forgone hibernation altogether. Bears vary the duration of winter dormancy based on their latitude and altitude;; bears that live further north or high in the mountains typically den for a longer period of time.Vermont’s black bears are not the

only species changing their behavior due to recent winter weather patterns. Many bird species have started to migrate, breed, and nest earlier in the spring in recent years.John Buck, migratory bird project

leader for Vermont Fish & Wildlife, says that the department has observed state endangered spruce grouse display-ing courtship and breeding activity three weeks early as a response to low spring snowpack levels in recent years. “We’re concerned that the females may nest early and then see their nests buried under a heavy, late-season snowstorm, which would likely result in a high rate of nest failures,” he said.The department has also observed

that waterfowl are delaying their departure from Vermont for the winter because they continue to have access to open water, sometimes late into December or January.Fish & Wildlife’s Steve Parren has

been studying a population of wood turtles for the past 25 years. According to Parren, the turtles have historically emerged from hibernation in mid-April. “During the extreme warm spell that we had last winter, we saw wood turtles basking on March 17, nearly a month earlier than they are typically

spotted,” he said.Other amphibian and reptile species

responded to a warm early-March rain this year by emerging from winter dormancy Herpetologist Jim Andrews, of the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas, tracks the spring emergence of reptiles and amphibians in Vermont. Andrews, a Salisbury resident, reported seeing spring peeper frogs, spotted

salamanders and even some Eastern newts on March 12 this winter in the Champlain Valley.Vermont’s insects also vary their

emergence dates based on the spring temperatures. During warmer and drier springs, many will emerge early.

— these species have evolved together

in the spring,” said Fish & Wildlife biologist Mark Ferguson. “Many of the state’s crops, including apple trees, require insects for pollination.” Last spring, many Vermont apple growers saw high levels of frost damage when unusually high temperatures pushed

the season were over.Milder winter temperatures can

make controlling many forest pest

are currently threatened by a non-native insect known as the hemlock woolly adelgid, which feeds on hemlock sap and may inject toxic saliva while feed-ing. The adelgid’s northward spread is limited by its inability to tolerate long stretches of temperatures below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, which have become less frequent in Vermont in the last decade.

As this pest spreads, it can cause devastating declines in Vermont’s hemlock forests. Hemlock forests are a critical habitat for many Vermont species;; bears, bobcats and ruffed grouse all use hemlock for protective cover, and these forests are crucial as wintering habitat for white-tailed deer. Following the mild winter of 2011, hemlock woolly adelgid spread to seven additional towns in Vermont, more than doubling the number of towns in which the pest was previously detected.

some species in Vermont, the weather’s

wildlife. Mid-winter rains followed by deep freezes or March temperatures above 50 degrees F followed by heavy, late-season snowfalls can cause oner-ous conditions for many species.“During a normal winter, bud break,

insect hatching and birds returning to Vermont or establishing nests all occur at the same time,” added Buck. “Mild and unpredictable winters cause these events to get out of sync. Birds that don’t keep up with changing weather patterns return to Vermont to nest and

have already hatched.”

Vermont wildlife responding to milder winter weather

BEARS THAT EMERGED during

the warm weather in early March

were likely driven back into their

dens by the heavy snows that hit

Vermont near the end of the month.Photo by Tom Rogers, Vermont Fish &

Wildlife Department


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