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Vol.INDEPENDENT 31 No. 27 Middlebury, Vermont  Monday, February 10, 2020  40 Pages $1.00 ANWSD Flutist takes board sees center stage races in • Anne Janson, playing some favorite works, is joined by two towns viola and harp on Valentine’s Day. See Arts Beat, Page 10. Santa Maria and DeGraaf vie for open Vergennes seat By CHRISTOPHER ROSS VERGENNES — On Town Meeting Day, March 3, voters in the Addison Northwest School District will elect or re-elect five representatives Keep an eye out to the ANWSD Board of Directors: one in Addison, two for bear tracks in Ferrisburgh, one in Panton • Our ursine friends are and one in Vergennes. more active than normal Each is a three-year term. In Vergennes, Martha this winter. See Page 25. DeGraaf and Jena Santa Maria are running for the seat now Court rivals held by ANWSD Chair Sue Rakowski, who announced last meet in Bristol month that she would not seek (See Vergennes, Page 20) • The Commodore boys visited the Eagles Saturday. Read about it on Page 22. Kittredge and Eisenhardt on Addison ballot By CHRISTOPHER ROSS ADDISON — Voters in the town of Addison will choose between two local residents — George Eisenhardt and Amy Kittredge — to represent them on the Addison Northwest School District board. Looming large The election on March 3 will A WORKER ON the downtown Middlebury rail project is hoisted into the blue sky high fill the seat now held by George above the tracks last Wednesday to position a massive vibrating hammer into place above a Lawrence, who announced last sheet metal pile that will support the sides of the track bed during excavation this summer. month that he would not seek Meet and greet Independent photo/Steve James (See Addison, Page 21) the candidates • Those running for the Tax rate increases outpace MAUSD budget Bristol selectboard will gather on Feb. 21. Page 2. By ANDY KIRKALDY ranging from about 5.8% to 8.2%. assessed value, to 13.5 cents in Starksboro, BRISTOL — If residents of the Mount The budget, if adopted, would increase the or $135 per $100,000 of assessed value. Abraham Unified School District (MAUSD) five-town district’s spending by 1.45%. It’s important to understand that only about on March 3 approve the MAUSD board’s In dollar terms, MAUSD’s estimates for a third of district and Vermont taxpayers pay proposed $31,399,182 spending plan for the the five district towns call for increases in based on the value of their homes and not 2020-2021 school year, they are expected to the tax rate that would range from about 9.6 based on their incomes, and thus two-thirds of face increases in their towns’ school tax rates cents in Monkton, or $96 per $100,000 of (See MAUSD, Page 28) PAGE 2 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020

Snow day House PRESCHOOLER FRANKIE HOUGHTON, left, gingerly starts down a sledding hill pot in Middlebury this past Thursday while her kindergarten-age sales sister, Joni, barrels on ahead. Snow and ice prompted school officials in gjslk all four Addison County districts to cancel classes and afterschool activities. Independent photo/ Steve James

House to consider pot marketplace, taxation law By XANDER LANDEN in the Ways and Means Committee when it start selling to consumers in 2022. Of that heavily use the black market. VTDigger.org arrived there last year. revenue, $8.9 million would be sent to Other states that have recently legalized MONTPELIER — The House Ways Under the House bill, which was report- the state’s general fund, and $3.8 million cannabis have seen thriving black markets, and Means Committee advanced legis- ed out of committee on a 7-3 vote, cannabis would go into the education fund. even after dispensaries have opened. lation this past Wednesday that would purchases would face a 14% excise tax and In determining how marijuana should be “We sort of found that 20%, which is legalize a marketplace for marijuana and a 6% sales tax. The excise tax would send taxed, lawmakers sought to ensure that the what Massachusetts does, is a good place set a 20% combined tax rate on sales of the revenue to the state’s general fund, and the rate was high enough to generate substan- to land,” committee chair Rep. Janet An- substance. sales tax would feed the education fund. tial revenue for the state. cel, D-Calais, said after the vote. “I think The action means the bill, S.54, will According to a mid-range estimate from But they were also cautious about there might be some tolerance for being a likely see a full vote on the House floor the Joint Fiscal Office, the state could making sure the tax wasn’t so high that little higher than that, but not much.” in the coming weeks. It represents major expect to see about $13 million in tax users would be discouraged from buying The version of the bill to tax and reg- movement for the legislation, which stalled revenue about four years after dispensaries the drug at dispensaries, and continue to (See Pot sales, Page 3) Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 3 Pot sales (Continued from Page 2) rate is a “little too high.” ulate marijuana that passed the The reason: “Because we want Senate last year had a lower, 16% to compete with the black mar- combined tax rate. ket,” he said. The committee also jettisoned He added that he supports a 2% local option tax that would keeping a local option tax for mu- have allowed municipalities to nicipalities, because it gives them collect revenue from cannabis an incentive to allow dispensaries dispensaries. and other cannabis facilities to Karen Horn, a lobbyist for the open up. Vermont League of Cities and After passing the Ways and Towns, urged lawmakers to keep Means Committee, the cannabis the local option tax in the bill, bill now moves to the House and said that towns are going to Appropriations Committee, and need additional revenue to cover will likely see a vote on the House the costs of managing a new legal floor soon. cannabis market. While there is broad, tripartisan “Municipalities are going to be support to legalize marijuana responsible for enforcement at the sales in the House, Speaker Mitzi local level so we’re going to need Johnson, D-South Hero, has been to address zoning issues,” Horn reluctant to back the measure and told the committee Wednesday has reservations about expanding morning. legalization. But she has said she “We’re going to need to address won’t stand in the way of the EVENT CO-CHAIRS SARAH STOTT, left, and Debbie Ramsdell talk with Bristol Town Clerk Jen complaints about odor, about measure if it earns the 76 votes Myers about the League of Women Voters’ “Meet the Candidates, a Bristol Selectboard Candidate secondhand smoke … security Forum,” which will be held at the Bristol Fire Station on Feb. 21. it needs to pass and addresses concerns and hours of operations concerns about roadside safety, and events,” she said. youth usage and the impact a Ancel said she preferred a sales marijuana industry could have on tax that would provide money for the environment. Bristol candidates to gather the education fund, “which bene- Gov. Phil Scott has also said BRISTOL — The League of featured on NEAT TV. our communities and country. fits every town in the state, rather he could support a bill to tax and Women Voters this month is Forum attendees will be able But in order to do that, we must than individual towns.” regulate marijuana if it addresses giving Bristol residents a chance to pick up sample ballots for the be informed. This forum will Sen. Dick Sears, D-Bennington, similar concerns and has even to meet candidates for the Bristol selectboard election, the Mount enable Bristol residents to meet the chair of the Senate Judiciary pitched using marijuana revenue selectboard and ask them ques- Abraham Unified School Dis- the selectboard candidates and Committee and a longtime pro- to fund his proposal to offer tions. trict budget, the Bristol Police hear each one explain why they ponent of marijuana legalization, universal after-school programs On Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., District budget, the Patricia A. are best suited for the position.” said he believes that a 20% tax to children in Vermont. the organization will host “Meet Hannaford Regional Technical the Candidates, a Bristol Select- School District budget, and for board Candidate Forum” in the the Democratic and Republican meeting room at the Bristol Fire Presidential primaries. Bristol’s Station on West Street. Bristol 2019 Town Report will also be Justice of the Peace Anne Wal- available. lace will moderate. The League of Women At the forum will be two can- Voters is a nonpartisan political didates for a two-year seat, Darla organization that encourages Senecal and Bill Mount, along informed and active participa- with incumbent Michelle Perlee, tion in government. According who is running for a three-year to Sarah Stott, co-chair with seat. The candidates will answer Debbie Ramsdell, of the Can- previously prepared questions didate Forum, “One of the most as well as questions from the important actions we as citizens audience. There will be light in a democratic country can take refreshments. The forum will be is to choose the best leaders for

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By SENATOR MITT ROMNEY: The Constitution is at the foundation of our Republic’s success, and we each strive not to lose sight of our promise to defend it. The Constitution established the vehicle of impeachment that has occupied both houses of our Congress these many days. We have labored to faithfully execute our responsibilities to it. We have arrived at different judgments, but I hope we respect each other’s good faith. The allegations made in the articles of impeachment are very serious. As a senator-juror, I swore an oath before God to exercise impartial justice. I am profoundly religious. My faith is at the heart of who I am. I take an oath before God as enormously consequential. I knew from the outset that being tasked with judging the president, the leader of my own party, would be the most difficult decision I have ever faced. I was not wrong. The House managers presented evidence supporting their case, and the White House counsel disputed that case. In addition, the Standing tall president’s team presented three defenses, first that there could be A BRIGHT BLUE, cloud-dotted midwinter sky provides the backdrop for Panton Town no impeachment without a statutory crime, second that the Bidens’ Hall’s shiny new aluminum cupola on a recent morning. conduct justified the president’s actions, and third, that the judgment Independent photo/Andy Kirkaldy of the president’s actions should be left to the voters. Let me first address those three defenses. • The historic meaning of the words “high crimes and misdemeanors,” the writings of the founders and my own reasoned judgment convince me that a president can indeed commit acts against the public trust that are so egregious that while they’re Letters to the Editor not statutory crimes, they would demand removal from office. To maintain that the lack of a codified and comprehensive list of all the outrageous acts that a president might conceivably commit renders Congress powerless to remove such a president defies reason. Scott’s paid-leave plan unfair to rural Vermont • The president’s counsel also notes that Vice President Biden We have all heard by now a price tag or even found an signed up. Smaller employers appeared to have a conflict of interest when he undertook an effort that Gov. Scott vetoed the insurance company that would (less than 20) would be charged to remove the Ukrainian prosecutor general. If he knew of the Paid Family Leave plan that provide it. What he has said is even higher costs, even more exorbitant compensation his son was receiving from a company would have covered virtually that the voluntary plan would be than that if not 100% of their actually under investigation, the vice president should have recused all Vermonters with a modest provided to all state employees employees did not sign up. himself. While ignoring a conflict of interest is not a crime, it is .2% payroll tax. He said it was (if they want it) and the yet-to- Maybe individuals could sign surely very wrong. With regards to Hunter Biden, taking excessive not “affordable” to cover all be-determined insurance rates up too but their costs would be advantage of his father’s name is unsavory, but also not a crime. Vermonters, implying it would would be available to other large much higher yet. Given that in neither the case of the father nor the son was any be “affordable” if it was his employers (over 20 people) Clearly Governor Scott’s evidence presented by the president’s counsel that a crime had been voluntary plan. assuming they got 100% of their plan favors larger employers committed, the president’s insistence that they be investigated by He proposed his voluntary people to sign up. He conceded over the smaller employers the Ukrainians is hard to explain other than as a political pursuit. private insurance early last year that the cost would be higher that we in rural areas rely (See Editorial, Page 5) but he has not yet produced if not 100% of the employees (See Zeilff letter, Page 17) Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 5 Editorial Letters to the Editor (Continued from Page 4) There’s no question in my mind that were their names not Biden, the president would never have done what he did. Ripton’s tuitioned students add value to ACSD • The defense argues that the Senate should leave the I worked as a teacher ACSD Central Office sent me Granville/Rochester bus run impeachment decision to the voters. While that logic is appealing and principal at the Ripton this information: is $43,329 this year. We do to our democratic instincts, it is inconsistent with the Constitution’s Elementary School for 20 years “The tuition number does occasionally get tuition students requirement that the Senate, not the voters, try the president. beginning in the first fall the fluctuate as students come from other areas, but they are Hamilton explained that the founders’ decision to invest “new” school was opened. and go, but at the start of the primarily from the Hancock/ senators with this obligation, rather than leave it to the voters, was When Ripton no longer tui- school year, we had 11 students Granville/Rochester area.” intended to minimize, to the extent possible, the partisan sentiments tioned students to Mary Hogan, at MUMS, five at Ripton, 19 The tuition students do not of the public at large. So the verdict is ours to render under our and for the next 18 years, our at MUHS, and four at Mary count in the per-pupil figures Constitution. The people will judge us for how well and faithfully student population averaged Hogan School, all from the for the state. The tuition money we fulfill our duty. 65. We never had 80 students. Hancock/Granville/Rochester does not offset our per-pupil ********** Today the student population region. This amounts to about costs, but this is good income The grave question the Constitution tasked senators to answer is is 55 (five are tuition students $147,087 in elementary tuition for ACSD. whether the president committed an act so extreme and egregious from Hancock and Granville). and $528,600 for secondary. Jane Phinney that it rises to the level of a high crime and misdemeanor. Yes, he The business manager at the The total cost of the Hancock/ Ripton did. The president asked a foreign government to investigate his political rival. The president withheld vital military funds from Letters to the Editor can be A D D I S O N C O U N T Y that government to press it to do so. The president delayed funds INDEPENDENT for an American ally at war with Russian invaders. The president’s found on Pages 4, 5, 16 and 17. Periodicals Postage Paid purpose was personal and political. Accordingly, the president is at Middlebury, Vt. 05753 guilty of an appalling abuse of public trust. Postmaster, send address change to What he did was not perfect. No, it was a flagrant assault on our Addison Independent, electoral rights, our national security and our fundamental values. 58 Maple Street, Middlebury, Vt. • 388-4944 Fax: 388-3100 Corrupting an election to keep oneself in office is perhaps the most Do you want to make a difference for abusive and destructive violation of one’s oath of office that I can Web: www.addisonindependent.com Vermonters with developmental disabilities? E-Mail: [email protected] imagine. E-Mail Advertising: [email protected] ********** Editor/Publisher: Angelo S. Lynn In the last several weeks, I’ve received numerous calls and texts. 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Advertiser will please of a partisan end, it would, I fear, expose my character to history’s notify the management immediately of any errors rebuke and the censure of my own conscience. that may occur. I’m aware that there are people in my party and in my state who The Addison Independent USPS 005-380 will strenuously disapprove of my decision, and in some quarters I will be vehemently denounced. I’m sure to hear abuse from the president and his supporters. Does anyone seriously believe Gone G Sweet Charity that I would consent to these consequences other than from an e re got a inescapable conviction that my oath before God demanded it of me? ’v e e n FACELIFT! I sought to hear testimony from John Bolton, not only because AN INTERESTING RESALE SHOP ! AN INTERESTING I believed he could add context to the charges, but also because I W Stop by and RESALE SHOP hoped that what he might say could raise reasonable doubt and thus remove from me the awful obligation to vote for impeachment. check out our Like each member of this deliberative body, I love our country. new look! I believe that our Constitution was inspired by Providence. I’m convinced that freedom itself is dependent on the strength and vitality of our national character. As it is with each senator, my vote is an act of conviction. We’ve come to different conclusions Watch for fellow senators, but I trust we have all followed the dictates of our conscience. our Grand I acknowledge that my verdict will not remove the president from office. The results of this Senate court will, in fact, be appealed to a higher court, the judgment of the American people. Re-opening Voters will make the final decision, just as the president’s lawyers have implored. My vote will likely be in the minority in the Senate, Event but irrespective of these things, with my vote, I will tell my children and their children that I did my duty to the best of my ability believing that my country expected it of me. coming soon! I will only be one name among many, no more, no less, to future generations of Americans who look at the record of this trial. They Sweet Charity is now eco-friendly! will note merely that I was among the senators who determined that what the president did was wrong, grievously wrong. We are all footnotes at best in the annals of history, but in the most powerful Affiliated with End of Life Services (Hospice Volunteer Services) and Women of Wisdom nation on Earth, the nation conceived in liberty and justice, that 141A Main Street, Vergennes • 877-6200 distinction is enough for any citizen. Open Mon - Sat, 10am - 5:00pm • Sun 10pm-2pm Thank you, Mr. President. 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ADDISON COUNTY Obituaries Vote to overcome Roger Alan Freegard, 70, Vergennes paid-leave veto fails VERGENNES — Roger Alan Whiting, Joan Litch of Whiting House support came up just short Freegard, 70, died Tuesday and Ann Bates of Shoreham; By XANDER LANDEN evening Feb. 4, 2020, at the and his grandchildren, Tyler keep the legislation, H.107, alive. VTDigger.org University of Vermont Medical Lawrence, Shane Lawrence, All of the Democratic members MONTPELIER — Democrats Center in Burlington after a Kyle Cota and Eliza Freegard. of the delegation from Addison in the Vermont House fell one brief illness. He was predeceased by his County voted to override. The vote short in their attempt to He was born July 3, 1949, in parents, by his daughter, Sarah other two House members from override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of Vergennes, the son of Charles Freegard and by his sister, Betty Addison County — Rep. Harvey a paid family leave program on and Sarah (Jerome) Freegard. Gendreau. Smith, R-New Haven, and Rep. Wednesday. Roger was a graduate of A celebration of his life will Terry Norris, I-Shoreham — voted In a major loss for the majority Vergennes High School class of be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, against override. party, which has 1968. from noon-2 p.m., at St. Peter’s Explaining made passing a He married Joan Sweet on Parish Hall in Vergennes. Please why Wednesday’s mandatory paid “It was heart- January 4, 1969, in Vergennes. bring a dish to share. override vote failed, family leave pro- wrenching Roger was a dairy farmer In lieu of flowers memorial House Speaker Mit- gram a priority in and school bus driver for many contributions may be made to because I really zi Johnson, D-South recent years, the years in Vergennes. the Vergennes Area Rescue did want a paid Hero, pointed to the House voted 99-51 He enjoyed socializing, Squad at 106 Panton Road, family plan.” “very small number in favor of overrid- reading and spending time with Vergennes, VT 05491.◊ of Democrats and ing the veto — one — Rep. Linda Joy his grandchildren. Arrangements are under the independents” that away from the 100 Sullivan, D-Dorset Survivors are his wife, Joan ROGER ALAN FREEGARD direction of the Sanderson- voted against the needed to pass the Freegard of Vergennes; his Ducharme Funeral Home. measure. bill into law. children, Melissa Bourgeois Ferrisburgh and Jeffrey Freegard Online condolences at She said that these lawmakers Earlier last week, Progressive (Alaric) of Shoreham, of Vergennes; his siblings, sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊ are “not reflecting what Vermont- Lisa Lawrence (Kevin) of Jimmy Freeguard (Beverly) of lawmakers who previously ers as a whole are interested in,” opposed the measure because it and that voters should take that didn’t offer strong enough bene- into account when they consider Addison Independent Obituary Policy fits, vowed to aid Democrats and whether to reelect them later this vote to override the veto. year. The Addison Independent long as they follow certain Families may opt for unedited But their votes weren’t enough, “We talk about having policies considers obituaries guidelines. These guidelines paid obituaries, which are as leaders of the House struggled to help support a workforce, sup- community news and does are published on our web site: designated with “◊” at the end. to win over enough support from port aging Vermonters and to bring not charge to print them, as addisonindependent.com. members of their own party to young people back to Vermont,” Johnson said. “And in November, voters will FUNERAL have a choice to see who has taken MEMORIAL start thinking every step they can to help build SERVICE those policies that will create a CREMATION stronger, healthier future for the PRE-PLANNING spring... state,” she added. SERVICES 2020 seeds have arrived! 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Laura Sibilia, I-West Dover, nor Johnson could be • Starter Trays found on the floor. They were both TRADITION • Jiffy Pots and more. in Johnson’s office as the speaker made a final attempt to win Sibil- Where Our Roots Are Planted ia’s support. SPECIAL DEAL But Sibilia voted no. She said From humble beginnings based on affordable, Purchase $25 or more in she couldn’t vote in favor of the trustworthy services, we have grown into a reliable Seed Starting Supplies paid leave bill when the Legislature resource your family can depend on. Rooted in our and get 4 FREE hasn’t prioritized a fix to the state’s traditions, we stay firmly connected to the families health care system — the number we serve and the care we provide. We continue Seed Packets one priority of her constituents. serving all faiths and all families in the only way we (Pages Liberty Seeds) Sibilia said she would support know how — by staying true to our heritage. a payroll tax to lower health care MIDDLEBURY AGWAY costs in the state, but not a payroll Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home 388 Exchange Street Open tax for a paid leave program. 117 South Main St. Middlebury, VT 7 days “We have a problem that we 802-388-2311 388-4937 haven’t fixed yet,” she said. sandersonfuneralservice.com Mon. - Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 9-4 Rep. Linda Joy Sullivan, D-Dorset, who voted against the www.MiddleburyAgway.com (See Family leave, Page 7) Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 7 Family leave winter clearance (Continued from Page 6) believes the legislation isn’t robust “great frustration.” would burden small businesses. bill, said she couldn’t support the enough. “It is disappointing, especially The last time the party success- override because the paid leave Szott complained the paid with at least one legislator who be- fully overrode a veto was in 2009, extended program would require employees leave program wouldn’t allow lieves that if things aren’t precisely when Shap Smith, a Democrat w/deeper discounts! working jobs that make less than for workers to take time off for the way he wanted then that isn’t from Morrisville, was speaker of While Supplies Last – Sale ends 2/28 $7,400 to pay into personal medical good enough,” Ashe said. “And the House. That year, Democrats the insurance pool, “It is issues, unless they that’s not how major legislation is overrode then-Gov. Jim Douglas’ but not allow them disappointing, volunteered to pay passed.” vetoes of a state budget and 50% Off to use the benefits. especially with extra temporary 1ST OVERRIDE ATTEMPT Vermont’s landmark same-sex All Winter Pac Boots, Winter She also said she disability insur- Wednesday’s vote was the first marriage bill. Gloves, Socks PLUS had concerns that at least one ance. time Democrats in the House have Scott vetoed the paid family the Democrats’ legislator who However, unlike attempted to override a Scott veto leave bill late in January because it All Carhartt Jackets, Lined proposal would be believes that the Progressives, since the 2018 election bolstered would be funded by a $29 million Bibs, LS Shirts , Lined Pants, duplicative of gov- if things aren’t who voted against their numbers in the Statehouse. payroll tax that would fall on Base Layer Thermals AND ernor’s voluntary precisely the way the bill on the That year, Democrats won what workers, unless employers volun- All Kids Carhartt paid leave program, House floor last some party members have called teered to offer the benefit. which he included he wanted then month but then “supermajority” or “super coali- The governor says he is support- (excluding unlined pants and bibs) in his administra- that isn’t good supported the over- tion,” with 95 Democrats, some ive of paid family leave, as long as tion’s bargaining enough. And ride, Szott opposed left-leaning independents, and it isn’t mandated for all workers to 25% Off agreement with that’s not how the legislation seven Progressives in the lower take part in the program. ALL OTHER CARHARTT Now thru 2/17/20 state employees major legislation Wednesday. chamber. Scott has pitched his own vol- for 2021 — per- “They didn’t But for the majority party, untary paid family leave program, is passed.” haps leading to listen. I told them wielding the supermajority hasn’t which has been included in the $1 Off Vermonters paying — Sen. President Pro they didn’t have been easy. Democrats don’t have administration’s contract with 50lb bags of Vaporizer Rock Salt into two programs Tem Tim Ashe the votes, and they a unified view on all issues — unionized state employees, and (no limit) simultaneously. didn’t listen,” Szott particularly when it comes to what could move forward this year. The “It was heart-wrenching said of Democratic leadership. the party has deemed to be its administration is now searching 15% Off Snow Shovels because I really did want a paid “I feel it was the right result,” economic priorities: paid family for a private insurance company family plan,” Sullivan said. he said when asked about his vote. leave and a significant increase to that could administer the benefit. MIDDLEBURY AGWAY While most Democrats who “Sometimes you have to make the minimum wage. Under Scott’s plan, Vermont’s 388 Exchange Street voted against the paid leave over- Open hard choices. That’s what I got Many moderate Democrats from 8,500 state employees would 7 days ride did so because they believe elected for.” more rural parts of the state share receive six weeks of paid leave, 388-4937 the program would be too costly, Sen. President Pro Tem Tim the concerns of Republicans and forming an insurance pool that Mon. - Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 9-4 one Democrat, Rep. Randall Szott Ashe, D/P-Burlington, called the governor: that the programs other businesses and employees of Barnard, opposed it because he Szott’s vote on the override a are too expensive for the state, or could join voluntarily. www.MiddleburyAgway.com

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420 Grove Street, Brandon, VT 05733 | 802-247-6305 | CHCRR.org PAGE 8 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 communitycalendar box office, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 13, 4:30 p.m., Lower Lobby, Mahaney Art Career Center, 51 Charles Ave. Doors open Feb MONDAY Climate Action Film Festival in Middlebury. Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join Assistant at 11:15 a.m., seating and meal service Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6-8:30 p.m., Marquis Professor of History of Art and Architecture begins at 11:30 a.m. A delicious seafood 10 Lunch ‘N Learn with Rose Gale Theater, 65 Main St. Bringing together Erin Sassin as she considers not only the meal of Chef Woody’s choice prepared in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. stories from around the globe to inspire Bauhaus’s far-reaching influence on the and served by the students in the culinary 10, noon-1 p.m., Homeward Bound, 236 local action in addressing the climate crisis. practice and teaching of art, design, and program. Seven days advanced notice Boardman St. Gale is a founding member Reserve tickets by donation at climateaction- architecture, as well as its enormous social required. Seats are limited. Call Michelle and former shelter manager of the Addison filmfestival.com. Recommended donation of and political impacts. Free. More info at to reserve 802-377-1419. $5 suggested County Humane Society. She has been $10-$20 to benefit Vermont Youth Lobby, middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. donation does not include gratuity. Open to an advocate for the welfare of animals — VPIRG and VNRC to support their efforts Tool training night in Middlebury. Thursday, anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of both wild and companion — for decades. in passing strong climate policy in the 2020 Feb. 13, 5-9 p.m., The Makery, Hannaford any age. Free ride may be provided. Call Attendees should bring their own brown bag legislative session. Career Center, 51 Charles Ave. Len Schmidt ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. lunch. Free and open to the public. Limited Tiny House Meeting in Middlebury. leads a focused tool training in The Makery’s Lyn Elder in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 14, seating. Pre-register at 802-388-1100 or Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Woodworking Lab. Interested members 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 [email protected]. Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 welcome. Not a member yet? $7.50 drop-in EastView Ter. Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist David Zuckerman and Sarah Copeland Main St. fee gets you in for the training or you may and traditional music historian Lyn Elder will Hanzas in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 10, borrow The Makery pass from Ilsley Library undoubtedly bring a timely, pleasantly-laden- 7-8:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main for free. Participants should wear short with-love song repertoire to EastView on this St. Lt. Gov. Zuckerman and Rep. Hanzas, Feb THURSDAY sleeves, long pants, closed toe shoes and Valentine’s Day. Free and open to the public. co-chair of the Climate Solutions Caucus, have any long hair tied back for safety. More The Sweet Remains in Middlebury. Friday, will speak at this Addison County Democrats 13 Age Well community luncheon info contact Susan at coordinator@makery- Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 meeting about climate change legislation. in Vergennes. Thursday, Feb. 13, atpahcc.org. S. Pleasant St. The Sweet Remains is the 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Cabin Fever Lecture: “Plants for Birds” in unusual band on today’s music scene to be Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-8 p.m., headed by three gifted singer-songwriters, Feb TUESDAY open at 10 a.m. for coffee hour and bingo. Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 each of whom contribute to the writing and Meal served at noon of pork and vegetable Main St. Native plants provide food and three-part harmonies that define the band’s 11 Sommelier David Herren: stew, four bean medley, buttermilk biscuit shelter for birds and wildlife. To survive, birds sound. Tickets $27, $35, $40, fees included, Wine and Chocolate Pairings in and pineapple tidbits. Bring your own place need native plants and the insects that have available at 802-382-9222, tickets@town- Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m., The setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours co-evolved with them. Gwendolyn Causer, halltheater.org, or at the box office Monday- Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. advanced notice required. Call Michelle to Audubon Vermont, teacher/naturalist and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Join sommelier David Herren as he explores reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone Communications Director, will give a presen- “Sweet on Debussy” in Middlebury. Friday, enjoyable wine and chocolate pairings age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. tation about why native plants matter. Free Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney as well as the reason why certain flavors Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at and open to the public. Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Enjoy complement others. Free, open to the public 802-388-2287 to inquire. “The Evolution of the Presidential Election Valentine’s Day with a performance by affili- and fully accessible. RSVP to Courtney “Great Decisions” series talk in Middlebury. Process” in Bristol. Thursday, Feb. 13, ate artist Anne Janson, flute, with Stefanie Allenson at 802-388-1220 or callenson@ Thursday, Feb. 13, 3-4:45 p.m., Community 7-8:30 p.m., Bristol Fire Station, West St. Taylor, viola, and Rebecca Kauffman, harp. residenceottercreek.com. Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 In this community educational presentation The program features the Debussy Trio and “Suffragette” on screen in Middlebury. EastView Ter. In the second talk of the Great Jeff Johnson will talk about presidential poli- Vermont composer David Feurzig’s work Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6-8:30 p.m., Community Decisions series, David Stoll, Professor of tics and how the road to the White House inspired by Debussy. Free. More info at Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Anthropology at Middlebury College, will has changed over time. Free. Park in either middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. The Middlebury Classic Film Club begins discuss his innovative, often counter-intu- designated visitor spaces, the east side of “Elections in a Time of Turbulence” series itive, on-the-ground research focused on Firehouse Lane or the empty back lot. Leave with this 2015 film directed by Sarah Central and South American social issues fire fighter designated spaces open. Feb SATURDAY Gavron and starring Carey Mulligan, Helena and the motives driving people to migrate to Bonham Carter, and Meryl Streep. It tells the the U.S. Free and open to the public. Limited Feb 15 Valentine’s Day pancake break- story of women’s fight for suffrage in pre- seating. Call 802-989-7500 to reserve. FRIDAY fast in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. WWI Britain. Opening reception for “Weimar, Dessau, 14 Age Well community luncheon 15, 7-10 a.m., VUHS cafeteria, Monkton Opiate workshop in Middlebury. Tuesday, Berlin: The Bauhaus as School and in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 14, 11:15 Rd. Vergennes Union High School history Feb. 11, 6-8:15 p.m., Hannaford Career Laboratory” in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. a.m., The Glass Onion, Hannaford students are holding this fundraiser. Bring Center, 51 Charles Ave. The first in a series the family and your sweetie for an all-you- of workshops aimed at building understand- can-eat pancake breakfast with bacon, ing and community resilience to respond to sausage, biscuits, maple syrup, coffee and the opioid epidemic. Learn and share about milk. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for the opiate crisis, signs of opioid addiction, children. the effect of opioid addiction on people Valentine’s Day breakfast in Shoreham. and their families, and what you can do to Saturday, Feb. 15, 8:30-10 a.m., Shoreham help. Dinner provided. To register contact Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Denise at 802-382-1004 or visit hannaford- Bring your sweetheart and treat yourself careercenter.org. Space is limited. Cost $30. and your loved ones to blueberry pancakes Scholarships available. with Vermont maple syrup, French toast, The Black and White Cabaret in Vergennes. home fries, sausages, quiche, fruit and Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., VUHS beverages. $8 adults/$4 children/$20 fami- Gymnasium, Monkton Rd. Music will be lies. Share the love and bring a non-perish- provided by the Commodore Singers, able item for the food shelf. Commodore Jazz Ensemble and student Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section soloists. Enjoy gourmet desserts while you hike in Elizabethtown, N.Y. Saturday, Feb. listen to music by the talented VUHS musi- 15, Owl Head Lookout. *RESCHEDULED cians. General admission of $5 at the door. FROM JAN 11* Great views of the Giant Proceeds will benefit student travel scholar- Mt. Wilderness after an ascent that is steep ships to music festivals. only for the last few yards. Snowshoes will suffice on the generally well-packed trail. 5.2 miles round trip, with an elevation gain Feb WEDNESDAY of 1,257 feet to the lookout at 2,530 feet. 9 a.m. car pool from the Vermont side of the 12 “Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, Champlain Bridge. More info contact Barry the Mistress and the Tangerine” Francis at [email protected]. More on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. Feb. 12, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. “Infinite Economic Growth and other Pleasant St. Take a cinematic journey inside Fairytales that Destroy Ecologies and the life and imagination of an icon of modern Politics as usual? Communities” in Salisbury. Saturday, art. As a screen presence, Louise Bourgeois IN “THE EVOLUTION of the Presidential Election Process” in Bristol on Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-noon, the Salisbury is magnetic, mercurial and emotionally raw. Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7-8:30 p.m., at the Bristol Fire Station, Jeff Johnson Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Dr. There is no separation between her life as will talk about presidential politics and how the road to the White House has Jon Erickson will discuss the myth of infinite an artist and the memories and emotions changed over time. As shown in “The great presidential puzzle [The ‘Boss’ growth and the necessary steps toward a that affect her every day. Tickets adults $13/ Puzzle],” an illustration by James Albert Wales from the 1880 elections, presi- more resilient, fair, and smaller economy. students $8 plus fees available at 802-382- dential politics have always been a puzzle. Big Change Paint n Sip in Bristol. Saturday 9222, [email protected] or at the Image/U.S. Library of Congress Feb 15, 1-3 p.m., American Legion. $40 Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 9 communitycalendar per person all materials provided, Benefits future prime minister and his long battle to UVM Children’s hospital. Cash bar, 50/50 abolish Great Britain’s slave trade. Free to raffle, bag raffle. the public. “And Then We Danced” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 15, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. A Feb TUESDAY passionate coming-of-age tale set amidst the conservative confines of modern Tbilisi, 18 Age Well community luncheon the film follows Merab, a competitive dancer in Vergennes. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 who is thrown off balance by the arrival of a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open streak. at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal “Broadway and Beyond” in Middlebury. served at noon of chopped beef steak with Saturday, Feb. 15, 3-4 p.m., EastView at brown gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. The Voice carrots, wheat bread and apple cake. Bring Studio of Jessica Allen presents four adult your own place setting. $5 suggested dona- students in a vocal recital in EastView’s tion. 72 hours advanced notice required. Community Room. Free and open to the Call Michelle to reserve at 802-377-1419. public. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their Bingo in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 15, spouse of any age. Free ride may be 5 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to Maple St. Doors open at 5 p.m., Bingo inquire. starts at 6 p.m. A family-friendly event. All Opiate workshop in Middlebury. Tuesday, cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments Feb. 18, 6-8:15 p.m., Hannaford Career sold. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Cemetery Center, 51 Charles Ave. The second in Committee to benefit the on-going efforts a series of workshops aimed at building for cemetery improvements. understanding and community resilience King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. to respond to the opioid epidemic. Learn Saturday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh and share about the opiate crisis, signs of Town Hall and Community Center, Route opioid addiction, the effect of opioid addic- 7. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a tion on people and their families, and what sandwich supper and then on to the games. you can do to help. Dinner provided. To King Pede is a unique game that involves register contact Denise at 802-382-1004 “trick-taking” techniques such as in Hearts or visit hannafordcareercenter.org. Space and Spades or Pitch. This is a game of fun is limited. Cost $30. Scholarships available. and skill so come prepared to use your stra- Championship Round: Spencer Prize in tegic thinking. Oratory in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. The Northern Third Piano Quartet in 18, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. In honor of the Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. For late Professor Emeritus and former trustee all classical music lovers. The Northern John Spencer, Oratory Now will hold its Third Piano Quartet perform their program third annual speech competition for first- “Beautiful Wanderings” featuring the world Snow artists at work year students. January elimination rounds premiere of Don Jamison’s “Walking culminate in this face-off among the final MIDDLEBURY’S ANNUAL WINTERFEST happens on Sunday, Feb. 16, from Meditation” and music of Beethoven, five contestants. Free. More info at middle- 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at College Park, at the corner of Main and College Streets. Fun Debussy, Dvorak and Suk. Tickets $20. bury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. winter activities including sledding, hot cocoa, music, games, kids’ activities, Pre-concert dinner available for $25. skating, horse and wagon rides, snow sculpture contest, arts and crafts and Reservations required for dinner and lots more. Last year snow sculptures were a popular activity. LIVEMUSIC recommended for the show. Venue is File photo/Jason Duquette-Hoffman BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@ The Black and White Cabaret in Vergennes. brandonmusic.net. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., VUHS “Daisy and the Doll” story and craft work- “Within Grief’s Darkness Dwells Love’s Gymnasium. shop for kids in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Light.” Lyn Elder in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 14, Feb SUNDAY Feb. 16, 2 p.m., Rokeby, 4334 Route “Precession” staged reading in 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. 7. Hear the true story told by Vermont’s Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., Byers Rick Webb in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 14, 16 All-you-can-eat pancake break- African American storyteller Daisy Turner Studio, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant 5-7 p.m., Otter Creek Brewing. fast in Addison. Sunday, Feb. 16, and make a doll using wooden clothespins St. Middlebury Acting Company (formerly The Sweet Remains in Middlebury. Friday, 7-11 a.m., Addison Fire Station, Jct. Routes and other materials that Daisy would have Middlebury Actors Workshop) Cutting Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. 17 & 22A. Menu includes plain and blue- had for making playthings. Appropriate for Edge Staged Reading Series begins its 4th “Sweet on Debussy” in Middlebury. Friday, berry pancakes, sausage, bacon, home children ages 4 to 8. Parents or caregivers season of provocative, relevant, intelligent Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Arts Center. fries, coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice. are welcome to participate or visit exhibits. plays. Based on historical events the play The Northern Third Piano Quartet in Tickets $7 adults/$5 kids under 12. Benefit Admissions $10 adults/$8 children age 5 takes place at the end of World War II, when Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department. and up. More info at 802-877-3406 or info@ the U.S. military needed to interrogate and Brandon Music. Funds will be used to purchase equipment. rokeby.org. process high-level German prisoners of Cooie DeFrancesco in Middlebury. Sunday, More info at 802-759-2237. Cooie DeFrancesco in Middlebury. Sunday, war. Suggested donation $10. Feb. 16, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section Feb. 16, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. hike and sledding in Charlotte. Sunday, Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Enjoy Cooie’s clear Paul Lewis and Steven Osborne in Feb. 16, Mt. Philo. A Young Adventurers and vibrant vocal stylings whether she’s Feb MONDAY Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7:30 outing. Join us for some sledding at the Mt. singing traditional tunes, popular songs, or p.m., Mahaney Arts Center. Philo State Park. The access road provides originals. Free, open to the public and fully 17 American Red Cross blood Blues Jam in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 8 a great sledding adventure for families. accessible. RSVP to Courtney Allenson at drive in Brandon. Monday, Feb. p.m., Hatch 31. Bring your sleds, a thermos of hot cocoa, 802-388-1220 or callenson@residenceot- 17, noon-5 p.m., Brandon American Legion, Mark Harding in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. and all the adrenaline you can muster up. tercreek.com. 550 Franklin St. Call 1-800-Red-Cross 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. Spirit in Nature meeting in Middlebury. (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org Mean Waltons in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. Winterfest in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 16, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m., Community to schedule an appointment. Streamline 21, 5-7 p.m., Otter Creek Brewing. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., College Park, corner Main Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. your donation experience and save up to The Medicine Tribe in Middlebury. Friday, and College Streets. Fun winter activi- All are invited to Spirit in Nature’s annual 15 minutes by visiting redcrossblood.org/ Feb. 21, 9-11:59 p.m., Notte. ties including sledding, hot cocoa, music, meeting and program, which includes a rapidpass to complete your pre-donation Dayve Huckett and Friends in Middlebury. games, kids’ activities, skating, horse and presentation of the Eco-Spirit award to Leif reading and health history questions on the Saturday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Arts wagon rides, snow sculpture contest, arts Taranta, a presentation about his environ- day of your appointment. Center. and crafts and lots more. All hosted by mental advocacy work locally and abroad, “Amazing Grace” on screen in Middlebury. Keith Murphy and Yann Falquett in Bristol. Better Middlebury Partnership. and socializing and refreshments. Use back Monday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., Community Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m., Walkover Gallery. Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Middlebury. lower entrance, facing parking lot. Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Duo D’Accord in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. Sunday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., VFW, “Stories from the Hearth” in Middlebury. Middlebury SURJ (showing Up For Racial 23, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. 530 Exchange St. Jam session from 11 Sunday, Feb. 16, 4-6:30 p.m., American Justice) will be presenting this 2007 film Natasha Koval Paden in Middlebury. a.m.-noon, music and dancing Noon-4:30 Flatbread-Middlebury Hearth, Marble about William Wilberforce, 18th century Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m, Mahaney Arts p.m., Refreshments served. $3 donation. Works. Live storytelling on the theme English House of Commons member and Center. PAGE 10 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 Sweet Remains to play indie music on Feb. 14

After the tremendous viral recognized a musical blend and spread of their music in 2016, kinship that would eventually including the rare milestone for overcome the challenges of solo- an all-indie band of nearly 20 careers and geography (they million plays on Spotify, The reside in Vermont, Connecticut Sweet Remains are excited to and Arizona respectively) and present live-takes of songs from set about writing their first album their three studio albums to together, “Laurel & Sunset,” date. Founders Rich Price, Greg which was released in 2008. Naughton and Brian Chartrand They’ve since released three lead The Sweet Remains studio albums together, a live live at Town Hall Theater in DVD and CD and toured all over Middlebury on Friday, Feb. 14, the U.S. and Europe. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $27 to $40 An unusual band on today’s including fees. Tickets may be music scene, The Sweet purchased by calling 802-382- Remains is headed by three 9222, in person at the box office singer-songwriters, each of located at 68 South Pleasant whom contribute to the writing Street in Middlebury, Monday and three-part harmonies that to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or define the band’s sound. Driven online at townhalltheater.org. by strong lyrical and VALENTINE’S melodic writing, DAY CONCERT AT their songs easily arts COLLEGE appeal to fans Flutist Anne of modern folk- Janson will perform rockers such as beat in Robison Hall at Ray Lamontagne, Middlebury College’s THE SWEET REMAINS take the stage at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. and John Mayer. by Greg Pahl Mahaney Arts Center However, it is their (MAC), on Friday, lush harmonies that Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Debussy’s trio is one of six of the harp trio with just a subtle Joining Janson will be pianist distinguish The Music selections sonatas he planned to write and hint of post-modernism. Annemieke Spoelstra McLane, Sweet Remains from the throngs include the “Flute Sonata” by dedicate to his wife Emma, Janson is a member of the harpist Rebecca Kauffman and of guitar-toting troubadours and Serge Prokofiev and Claude though he did not live long Vermont Symphony Orchestra violist Stefanie Taylor. harken back to the so-called Debussy’s “Trio for Flute, Viola, enough to write all six. This and music instructor at both The performance is free and “super-groups” of the ‘60s and Harp.” Pairing with the sonata, written in 1915, is a Middlebury College and the public is welcome. The MAC and ‘70s like Crosby Stills and Debussy Trio will be a newly unique work for the instruments the University of Vermont. (See Arts Beat, Page 11) Nash, the Eagles and Simon and written work by University of with musical dialogue and Garfunkel. Vermont music professor and sonorities mingling, supporting, It was a chance jam session acclaimed composer David and contrasting each other. in a Rhode Island hotel room in Feurzeig. The program will also feature 2007 that convinced Middlebury Prokofiev’s “Flute Sonata” the newly written work “Short College alumni Rich Price and is a monumental work in the Songs” by David Feurzeig. Greg Naughton to join up with flute repertoire, technically These songs are nostalgic in Brian Chartrand to form The challenging and physically spirit and musical style, looking Sweet Remains. They instantly tiring with its four movements. back to the Impressionist roots

FLUTIST ANNE JANSON will give a Valentine’s Day ICONIC ARTIST LOUISE Bourgeois is the subject of the latest Great Art Wednesdays film, performance at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Arts Center on screening on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 11 Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) is located at 72 Porter Field Road in Middlebury. Free parking is Cosmic Forecast available on Route 30 or in the MAC parking lot off Porter Field Road. THE NORTHERN THIRD ARIES: March 21-April SAGITTARIUS: Nov. QUARTET AT BRANDON 20. Align yourself with the 23-Dec. 21. Sagittarius, a MUSIC movers and shakers, Aries. passing comment rings The Northern Third Piano Sometimes it’s not what true to you this week Quartet returns to Brandon Music you know but who you and commands your on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 know. Find a solid team immediate attention. You p.m., with a program “Beautiful and stick with them. do not want to let any Wanderings.” The group will TAURUS: April 21- opportunities pass over perform the music of Central May 21. Taurus, if you’re the next few days. European and American music already running on CAPRICORN: Dec. 22- by Beethoven, Debussy, Dvorak, fumes, it may not be Jan. 20. Learn how to Suk and Vermont composer Don possible for you to tackle count the small blessings Jamison. any additional tasks this in your life, Capricorn. Featured is the world premiere HARRY MCENERNY V will week. Make some hard Doing so will help you of the string trio “Walking read the part of Heinz in the cuts and you’ll be better overcome a challenging Meditation” by Jamison. Middlebury Acting Company’s for it. issue that may pop up The Northern Piano Quartet Cutting Edge Staged Reading GEMINI: May 22-June shortly. will also perform in various of Emily Rosenbaum’s Forget Flowers, Give LAUGHTER! combinations, the “Eyeglasses “Precession” on Sunday, Feb. 21. You have several AQUARIUS: Jan. 21- Duo” for viola and cello by 16, at 4 p.m. in the Byers Studio, weeks to understand how Feb. 18. You may need downstairs at Middlebury’s recent changes will affect VERMONT to look inward and make Beethoven, “Sonata for Violin Town Hall Theater. and Piano” by Debussy, the you, Gemini. You may WILD changes before you start “Bagatelles” by Dvorak and need to get a few new Game Warden Adventures suggesting others make Joseph Suk’s “Piano Quartet in Directed by Rebecca Strum, the friends in your circle of Read & loved by ages 9-99! their own modifications, A minor.” This piano quartet, cast includes Harry McEnerny V supporters. Shop locally at: Aquarius. 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The interrogators were mostly just in the nick of time. Saturday, Feb. 23 - 9:30am-4:30pm FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS throughout Vermont to both Includes a 40-min. lunch break audience and critical acclaim. young Jewish immigrants who VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept. FEBRUARY 10 Recent venues include Spruce had come to the United States 22. Virgo, you may need Bertold Brecht, poet, Peak, Norwich University, the fleeing the Nazis as teenagers. to make some important playwright (d) Barre Opera House and the They spoke fluent English and decisions regarding were now U.S. citizens serving your finances in the days FEBRUARY 11 Brandon Music Concert Series. Thomas Edison, inventor Concert tickets are $20. A pre- in the army, but they also spoke ahead. It’s now or never German and understood German to square away your short- See website: yarnandyoga.com for Yoga Schedule & Workshops (d) concert dinner is available for 25A Main St., Bristol 453-7799 • Mon & Wed–Sat 10-5:30; Sun 11-3 $25. Reservations are required culture. Many of them had left and long-term budget. FEBRUARY 12 for dinner and recommended family members behind. Charles Darwin, naturalist In the play, Heinz, a prominent LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. for the show. Venue is BYOB. An important relationship (d) Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail German scientist, who has surrendered to U.S. forces in is on the cusp of reaching Your One-Stop FEBRUARY 13 [email protected] a milestone, Libra. Enjoy Marguerite Vogt, cancer for reservations or for more 1945, is interrogated by Rudy, Valentine a Jew, from Heinz’s hometown, this special time and biologist, virologist (d) information. Brandon Music is make every effort to Headquarters! located at 62 Country Club Road who escaped Poland as a child. FEBRUARY 14 Does Heinz have information commemorate it in a in Brandon. unique way. Anna Howard Shaw, 2020 STAGED READING about Rudy’s family, or is Flowers, Chocolates, suffragist (d) he hoping to manipulate the SCORPIO: Oct. 24-Nov. We SERIES AT THT Deliver! Stuffed Animals, FEBRUARY 15 Middlebury Acting Company’s younger man? 22. Find a way to cool your Cards, & More! Suggested donation $10. jets for the time being, Susan B. Anthony, (formerly Middlebury Actors women’s rights activist (d) Workshop) Cutting Edge For more information, visit Scorpio. Extra pressure townhalltheater.org. may have you feeling the 388-2800 FEBRUARY 16 Staged Reading Series begins Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-2 • Rt. 7 So., Middlebury its fourth season of provocative, LOUISE BOURGEOIS stress, and you may not Cathy Freeman, sprinter relevant and intelligent plays DOCUMENTARY AT THT be putting your best self MiddleburyFloralAndGifts.com (46) with “Precession” by Emily Town Hall Theater in forward. Rosenbaum on Sunday, Feb. 16, Middlebury will be presenting “Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, at 4 p.m., in the Byers Studio at (See Beat, Page 13) Town Hall Theater. PAGE 12 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020

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254 Ethan Allen Highway | New Haven (Route 7) Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 13 Beat (Continued from Page 11) as School and Laboratory,” the Mistress and the Tangerine,” opened last week at the a cinematic journey inside the Middlebury College Museum life and imagination of an icon of art. An opening reception of modern art, on Wednesday, will be held this Thursday, Feb. Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. 13, in the Mahaney Arts Center As an artist, Bourgeois has and the Museum, at 4:30 p.m. for six decades been at the The Bauhaus (1919–1933) forefront of successive new was an experimental school, a developments, but always on modern laboratory for artistic her own powerfully inventive innovation. In three different and disquieting terms. In 1982, German cities over a period at the age of 71, she became the of 14 tumultuous years, three first woman to be honored with different artistic directors, a major retrospective at New their colleagues and students York’s Museum of Modern challenged the traditional Art. In the decades since, she hierarchy of the arts by placing has created her most powerful the fine arts, design and “AND THEN WE Danced” will screen at Middlebury College’s Dana Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 3 and 8 p.m. and persuasive work, which (See Exhibit, Page 15) has been exhibited, studied and lectured on worldwide. Great Art Wednesdays is a series of matinee film screenings on Wednesday Bud’s mornings featuring full-length documentaries on the big Beans screen about history’s greatest 63 Maple St | Middlebury, VT artists and artworks — from the past to the present day. Across from the Addison Independent The run time is 99 minutes. Tickets are $13/$8 including all 802-989-4675 fees. Tickets may be purchased Fresh, Local, Micro-Roasted Coffee 88 Seymour Street • Middlebury • (802) 388-7000 or (800) 639-7051 by calling 802-382-9222, at the [email protected] box office located at 68 South th Pleasant Street in Middlebury, 38 Customer Appreciation Days Monday to Saturday, noon Wed, Thurs & Fri, February 12th-14th 8am – 3pm to 5 p.m., or online at townhalltheater.org. Bourdeau Brothers staff will be available to answer your 2020 crop questions! INTERNATIONAL ebruary Special Programming on Friday, February 14th FILM SERIES F The 2019-2020 Hirschfield 10:00 – 10:45 Dominique Golliot, VT VT PESTICIDE APPLICATORS International Film Series Pet Allen Goodwin of Pioneer Agronomist: Agency of Agriculture, CERTIFICATION continues on Saturday, Feb. 15, Soil health and the effect it has on Corn Food & Markets: Review The written exam for NEW at Middlebury College, with the eals and Alfalfa yields of pesticide regulations and Private Pesticide Applicator D ! Certification will be available 2019 Sweden/Georgia/France 10:45 – 11:45 Private Pesticide Applicator after the meeting. Please pre- film “And Then We Danced,” Gale Drake of FMC Agricultural Certfication register: 802-388-7000 directed by Levan Akin. Solutions: The benefits of Anthem A passionate tale of love Maxx-Corn Herbicide & Ethos XB- Soil and liberation set amidst the Insecticide/Fungicide OUR BEST PRICES conservative confines of modern Georgian society, “And Then 11:45 – 12:45 OF THE YEAR ON: We Danced” follows Merab, a Lunch Break – Meet with Bourdeau devoted dancer who has been Brothers Staff FERTILIZER training for years with his partner 12:45 – 1:45 Mary for a spot in the National Tom Carter of Helena Agri-Enterprises, CHEMICALS Georgian Ensemble. The arrival Buy Any 2lb bag Dry Food – LLC: Post weed control for problem CORN SEED of another male dancer, Irakli Get 2 cans FREE weeds such as bur cucumber, nutsedge, — gifted with perfect form and Any 4lb Bag – Get 4 Cans FREE bindweed, and barnyard grass Any 10lb Bag – 6 Cans FREE SMALL SEED equipped with a rebellious streak 1:45 – 2:45 — throws Merab off balance, PLUS stop in and Steve Cummings, Bayer Crop Science: SILAGE INOCULANTS sparking both an intense rivalry check out our How Capreno-Corn Herbicide and other and romantic desire that may Bayer crop protections can help you PLASTIC & TWINE cause him to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships New with Mary and his family. Mrs. Meyers Scents 5% Savings PARTICIPATING COMPANIES: The film, in Georgian with Lilac, Peony, Rose, Mint, on CASH Bayer Crop Science, FMC Agricultural Solutions, Helena English subtitles, will be shown Rainwater and orders! Agri-Enterprises LLC, Pioneer, Preferred Seed Company at 3 and again at 8 p.m., in Dana Oat Blossom Auditorium, on College Street (Route 125). It’s free. Some of MIDDLEBURY AGWAY “We Care” for your land & animals. the films in this series may be 388 Exchange Street Open inappropriate for children. 7 days NEW EXHIBIT AT 388-4937 COLLEGE Mon. - Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 9-4 A new exhibit, “Weimar, Dessau, Berlin: The Bauhaus www.MiddleburyAgway.com PAGE 14 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 Don’t forget your Valentine!

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(Continued from Page 1) I am good at communicating, Working at family-focused re-election. listening and engaging with our agencies has helped me to Rakowski has served on the local community. strengthen my listening skills unified ANWSD board since its I have been involved in our and the ability to collaborate inception in March 2016, and local schools my entire life, as a with others. Furthermore, has served as its chair for the daughter of a teacher, student at attending law school taught past three years. Vergennes Union High School, me to critically think about The Independent asked past employee, and now parent. complex issues, the importance DeGraaf and Santa Maria about It is my hope that my of research and to find creative their reasons for running, the communication skills will solutions. most important skills they help educate and engage I think the most pressing would bring to the board and the community as we move issue (in the ANWSD) is their thoughts on how to best forward. complicated and multi-faceted. engage with the community JENA SANTA MARIA We are facing declining on tough issues like rising I am running because I know enrollment and rising costs, education costs, declining that our community faces which have forced school enrollment and school closure tough challenges ahead and reconfiguration and closure. and reconfiguration. I want to find solutions that JENA SANTA MARIA MARTHA DEGRAAF After talking with folks in MARTHA DEGRAAF balance our student experience our district, my approach to I decided to run for school with a responsible budget for In addition, as a parent Union Elementary School addressing these issues will board because I feel as though taxpayers. of an incoming Vergennes kindergartner and another be to expand meaningful young preschooler who will community engagement. soon follow, I have a continuing Community members have interest in ensuring that our shared with me that they public schools remain viable. want to be part of the process. I have spent time attending I will continuously bring board meetings, board engagement ideas to the board, committee meetings and other such as more forums, surveys town meetings in our district. and study committees. The I have been talking with school board must analyze community members about data and conduct research their concerns and listening before proposing monumental to what they say, whether it is changes, so that it can answer about restructuring, the new the tough questions asked by grading system, tax increases constituents. (or other issues). I will also advocate for I have always been an an official public feedback advocate, professionally and process in addition to existing personally, for those around informal methods. There needs me, and this would be true (if to be a conversational outlet I serve) on the school board. (See Race, Page 21)

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I will for five seats on the ANWSD number crunching and budgets, work to provide community board on Town Meeting Day. In as well as to rules and regulations. members the opportunity to addition to the two running for “Obviously with that many converse with the board in a one Addison spot, two women are boards, you become good at meaningful way. running for one seat representing budgets, just because you have to Friends and family closest Vergennes, two are running for see so many of them.” to me describe me as tenacious two seats in Ferrisburgh and the Even so, Eisenhardt believes and dedicated. I will bring this incumbent is the sole candidate Vermont needs to find new energy to the board and work for the seat in Panton. ways to fund education, and with the community to tackle Each is a three-year term. that conversations around fiscal the tough issues. No one person The Independent asked responsibility need more creative has all of the answers and we are Eisenhardt and Kittredge about thinking. AMY KITTREDGE GEORGE EISENHARDT stronger if we include different their reasons for running and “Your editor (Angelo Lynn) voices, ideas and perspectives. the most important skills they hit the nail on the head when wants to live in the “state” of “You’ve got to leave your mind Serving on the ANWSD would bring to the board. We he said that per-pupil spending Chittenden. “And not everybody open to everything, and you’ve Board of Directors is a privilege also asked their thoughts on only benefits the large schools,” can afford to live there.” got to try to be good at all of it.” and if elected, I pledge to work how to best engage with the he said. “That brought back As an ANWSD director, AMY KITTREDGE on behalf of all children and community on tough issues like memories of the late 1990s, when Eisenhardt would work to Amy Kittredge responded to taxpayers. rising education costs, declining school board members who are increase engagement between the Independent by email: OTHER ANWSD RACES enrollment and school closure far smarter and more experienced the school board and the public I am running for the ANWSD In Addison, which has two and reconfiguration. Here’s what than me were saying similar — especially at board meetings school board because I am a seats on the ANWSD board, two they said: things to the architects of Act 60,” — but he added that he believes lifelong resident of Addison residents have declared their GEORGE EISENHARDT (which was passed in 1997 in the disconnect between elected County, a proud graduate of the candidacy for the seat currently Eisenhardt spoke to the an attempt to equalize education officials and their constituents VUHS class of 2001 and a parent held by George Lawrence, who Independent by phone. funding across the state). is by no means limited to school to three elementary–school–age will not be seeking re-election. Eisenhardt has lived in Addison Eisenhardt is also concerned boards. students who attend school in The candidates are George for six years. about losing rural schools. “I know it’s hard to listen to our district. I currently reside in Eisenhardt and Amy Kittredge. “I was like many voters around “We know we’re losing people everybody’s opinion even though Addison with my husband, Nate In Ferrisburgh, incumbent here,” he acknowledged. “I from the state of Vermont, and they differ from yours,” he said, Kittredge, also a VUHS graduate Bill Clark is running unopposed had begun to wash my hands of they’re exiting for a reason,” “but I think that’s probably the (1998). to keep his seat, and Chris everything for a while. I won’t he said. “If we keep closing most important aspect of being an My commitment to our school Kayhart — a former member of even watch television because of our schools, then why would elected official. When I served on district, the students and to my the Ferrisburgh Central School the politics.” young people stay here and raise the school board in Eden, I took community has decades-long board who chaired the district’s But some of his fellow Addison families? If we don’t have any the job seriously. I did have kids roots. Roots that were planted Act 46 study committee — is residents asked him to get more schools left, then why would in the school, but it wasn’t just for by my parents, who were also running unopposed to fill the involved after they discovered he anyone want to come to this state them.” graduates of VUHS and lifetime seat currently held by Laurie had school board experience. and raise a family?” It’s not an easy job, he residents of Addison County. My Gutowski, who is retiring in When Eisenhardt’s children Not everyone, he added wryly, acknowledged. (See Candidates, Page 39) March. were younger, he served for 10 In Panton, incumbent Bradley years on the Eden Central School Dewey is running unopposed to Board in Lamoille County, five of keep his seat. those years as chair. 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EAGLE JUNIOR FORWARD Koby LaRose gathers himself between Commodore defenders Gage Lalumiere and Jake Russell ScheduleSchedule before going up for two points during the Mount Abe boys’ hoop team’s win over VUHS on Saturday. Independent photos/Steve James HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Hockey 2/10 CVU at MUHS ����������������������� 4 PM Eagle D puts clamps 2/12 MUHS at St. Albans ��������������� 7 PM 2/14 Stowe at MUHS ��������������������� 7 PM Girls’ Hockey on Commodore boys 2/10 Brattleboro at MUHS ������������� 6 PM 2/12 MUHS at Essex ���������������� 6:15 PM By ANDY KIRKALDY 18 turnovers. Coach Martin 2/14 U-32 at MUHS ����������������������� 5 PM BRISTOL — The Mount Clark said some of those are Girls’ Basketball Abraham Union High School inevitable given that his team 2/10 MUHS at Winooski ����������� 7:30 PM boys’ basketball team on Satur- likes to push the pace, and he 2/11 Missisquoi at MUHS �������������� 7 PM day used tough defense and full- also credited the Commodores. 2/11 OV at Windsor ����������������������� 7 PM court pressure to limit visiting Clark could also point to the 2/12 Milton at Mt. Abe �������������������� 6 PM Vergennes to 25 points through fact his Eagles forced 17 VUHS 2/12 VUHS at Mt. Mansfield ���������� 7 PM three quarters on the way to a turnovers and converted those 2/13 OV at Fair Haven ������������������� 7 PM 57-46 victory. VUHS miscues into points, but 2/14 VUHS at Mt. Abe ������������������� 7 PM 2/15 MUHS at Colchester ������� 12:30 PM The 8-8 Eagles were not rarely allowed the Commodores 2/15 Mt. Mansfield at Mt. Abe ��� 5:30 PM always crisp in their set offense, to score after a Mount Abe turn- Boys’ Basketball but they were more effective over. 2/11 St. Albans at VUHS ���������������� 7 PM than the Commodores — who “We like to push the ball and 2/11 MUHS at Mt. Abe ������������������� 7 PM also played well defensively get transition before defenses 2/12 OV at Fair Haven ������������������� 7 PM — in creating points from turn- can set up on us. We did do a 2/13 Mt. Abe at Mill River ��������������� 7 PM overs. Ten Eagles scored, four good job of that. I thought our 2/14 OV at Mill River ���������������������� 7 PM between nine and the team-high press was effective,” he said. 2/14 MUHS at Missisquoi �������������� 7 PM 11 points tossed in by senior (We did an) excellent job of VUHS SENIOR BEN Curtis heads down the court with Eagle 2/14 VUHS at N. Country ��������� 6:30 PM Liam Kelliher. getting back on defense.” senior Liam Kelliher in pursuit during Saturday’s high school Wrestling boys’ basketball game at Mount Abraham. 2/15 ���������NVAC Championship at St. J. A surge early in the fourth Certainly, the Commodores Gymnastics quarter pushed their lead to 25 did make life difficult for the on the court, and we have to factored into their difficulty 2/15 ����������������������� State Meet at Essex points, enough to withstand a Eagles. live with some of the mistakes scoring, as a number of their Dance late surge led by Commodore “They were scrappy. Every we make. But overall a good shots were rushed. But others 2/15 ����������������������� State Meet at VUHS senior forward Kevin Jackson, time we put the ball on the floor performance.” were makeable — layups rolled Cheerleading who broke loose for 13 of his 22 they were after it. And we didn’t The frustration continued for off the rim, and open jumpers 2/15 ����������������������� State Meet at VUHS points in the final seven minutes. take very good care of the ball,” Coach Josh Carter’s 0-16 Com- wouldn’t drop. (See Schedule, Page 23) The Eagles had to overcome Clark said. “We do what we do modores. The Eagle defense (See Basketball, Page 23) Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 23 Falcons top Basketball VUHS girls (Continued from Page 22) Henry Cogswell hit two threes and VERGENNES — Visiting a jumper to account for all eight North Country got at least nine “We missed a lot of good looks Eagle points. Meanwhile Jackson points from four players on tonight,” Carter said. “A couple began to break loose with a transi- Saturday and defeated the host layups fall, a couple three-pointers tion layup and a late three to score Vergennes Union High School fall, it could have been a different five of the seven VUHS points as girls’ basketball team, 58-42. game.” it was 41-26 entering the fourth. Falcon McKenna Marsh In the first quarter all five Eagles Mount Abe opening that quarter scored 13 points to lead the scored. They led by only 11-9 with an 11-2 run. Eric McKean Falcons as they improved to 8-5. when VUHS guard Josias Salo- drove for two before Liam Oxford NCU hit seven three-pointers in mao hit two free throws at 1:28. swished three straight from behind its win. But two late VUHS turnovers led the arc, while the Commodores Kate Gosliga tossed in 14 to a Griffin Paradee layup and two managed only a Jackson putback. points to pace the Commodores, Kelliher free throws and helped The lead was 52-25, and Jackson’s who slipped to 7-6, but remained push the lead to 15-11 after one late heroics got VUHS no closer in 8th place in the Division III period. than the final score. standings. The Eagles ratcheted up the Salomao (six points), Ben VUHS heads on the road defense and outscored the Eagles Curtis (five) and Gage Lalumiere this week to take on D-I Mount by 18-4 over the first 7:08 of the (four) were next after Jackson in COMMODORE SENIOR GUARD Josias Salomao gets off a Mansfield on Tuesday and Mount second period. Kelliher tossed pass despite the pressure applied by Eagles Jackson Gepfert, the scorebook. The Commodores Abraham on Friday. The Com- in seven points and five other left, early in Saturday’s high school boys’ basketball game at outrebounded Mount Abe, 40-28, modores will be looking to sweep Eagles scored in the stretch. It Mount Abraham. The Eagles came out on top, 57-46. including team rebounds, with Independent photo/Steve James the season series with the Eagles. included one highlight-reel play. A fast-break pass went long for team-wide work on the boards. Kelliher, forcing him to jump over Carter could not fault their Carter said. “And I think in order ule as they seek the program’s first Girls’ hockey the baseline at full speed to save effort. for us to be successful we need to .500 or better season in more than it back to Eben Clifford near the “I was really proud of how they stay with our sets.” a decade. edges Stowe right sideline. Clifford quickly fought right to the end,” he said. For the Eagles, Paradee and Clark said they Eagles will have relayed to Jackson Gepfert cutting “They left it all out there on the Cogswell finished with 10 each, MIDDLEBURY — The Mid- to play well to win, but they know down the lane for the transition floor, and that’s all I can ask them and Oxford’s three-point binge dlebury Union High School girls’ they are capable. hoop. to do.” gave him nine. hockey team used a late goal to “These guys have a lot of Carter called time at 0:52 after a How can they pull out a win Clark was happy to see so many defeat host Stowe, 2-1, this past confidence in that they’re doing,” Kelliher three made it 33-15, and with four games to go? players contribute, and not just in Wednesday, to improve to 9-5-1. he said. “They make mistakes, but a Zander Wildasin layup and Luke “It’s a combination of things. the scorebook. The Tigers’ Friday home game they work hard, and they never Bergmans free throw cut the lead It’s just making that easy pass to “I’ve known all along our bench vs. Brattleboro was postponed to quit.” to 15 at the break. the open guy. It’s making those is strong,” he said. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at Monday at 6 p.m. This week the In the low-scoring third period, open shots and those layups,” The Eagles have a tough sched- [email protected]. Tigers, battling for the top spots in Division II, will also visit D-I’s first-place team, Essex, on Wednesday and host U-32 on Friday at 5 p.m. Panther skiers win carnival in Maine At Stowe last week Avery Gale LEWISTON, Maine — The Middlebury placed second in 12:58. Annika Landis Emma Hall was 17th (2:22.95). gave the Tigers the lead with College ski team this weekend won the finished fourth in 13:14. On Friday Laukli won the 15K classic in a first-period goal, assisted by Bates Carnival, edging the University of Peter Wolter finished second in the 10K 45:50, Landis took fifth in 46:37, and Law- Ella Tucker. Stowe’s Abbie Rice Vermont, 850-848, to take home the title. for the Panther men in 23:09. Josh Valen- son was eighth in 47:06 as the Panthers knotted the score at 6:32 of the Panther Nordic skiers Sophia Laukli and tine was next in 17th (24:37), followed by placed second. third period. Alexandra Lawson won events, as did al- Willson Moore in 22nd (24:54). Wolter’s fourth-place effort (57:40) led At 12:08 Tucker netted the pine skier Justin Alkier. Alpine races were Alkier covered the two giant slalom the Panther men in the 20K classic. Samuel game-winner, chipping the puck held at Sunday River, and Nordic races at runs in 2:14.40 to earn his second win of Hodges (1:00.03) and Moore (1:00.08) fin- past a Raider at the Tiger blue Black Mountain. The Panthers are at the the season. Erik Arvidsson was fourth in ished 13th and 14th, respectively. line, skating into the Raider end Williams Carnival this coming weekend. 2:14.95, and Pate Campbell took 12th in On the alpine side, Tim Gavett placing and beating Stowe goalie Ash- On this past Saturday the Middlebury 2:16.79. Middlebury was second in the second in the slalom, Alkier was fourth, ley McHugh while shrugging Nordic women’s skier Lawson led three event. and Michel Macedo came in 24th place. off a check. racers in the top four in the 5-kilometer. Nina Reichhelm led Middlebury on the Lucia Bailey placed third in Friday’s Tiger goalie Abby Hodsden Lawson covered the course in 12:43. Lauk- women’s side, finishing eighth in 2:20.93. slalom, Hall finished 14th, and Madison backstopped the win with 25 li, who had won four consecutive races, Madison Lord was 16th (2:22.73), and Lord came in 23rd. saves. Boys’ hoop: Tigers post sole victory Schedule ADDISON COUNTY — In local high shut down the Tigers in the second half in ter, but the Mounties took charge down the school boys’ basketball play late last week a 55-27 victory. MUHS scored five points stretch to prevail, 42-33. Cole Blanchard (Continued from Page 22) only Middlebury managed a victory. The after halftime. Corbin Brueck led NCU with led the Mounties with 14 points. Dylan Indoor Track Tigers split two games Mount Abraham, 14 points. Buxton scored eight as the Tigers Gaboriault scored 13 for OV. 2/16�������������������������State Meet at UVM Vergennes and Otter Valley all came up fell to 9-7 heading into a game at Mount The Otters’ Friday home game vs. Burr & COLLEGE SPORTS short. Abe on Tuesday. Burton was postponed to Feb. 17. The 3-11 Men’s Basketball The Eagles also hosted the Commodores EAGLES Otters are set to visit undefeated Fair Haven 2/14 Tufts at Midd. �������������������������7 PM on Saturday; see story. On Wednesday the Eagles fell to host on Wednesday and then travel to Mill River 2/15 Bates at Midd. ������������������������3 PM TIGERS Missisquoi, 60-52, despite Liam Kelliher’s on Friday. Women’s Basketball On Wednesday the Tigers defeated vis- 26 points. Gabe Unwin’s 21 points led COMMODORES 2/14 Midd. at Tufts �������������������������7 PM iting Milton, 71-46, as Karic Riche sank three T-Birds in double figures. The Eagles On Wednesday visiting Enosburg claimed 2/15 Midd. at Bates ������������������������3 PM Women’s Hockey nine three-pointers on the way to a 29-point dropped to 7-8 heading into Saturday. After a 53-33 victory over the Commodores. 2/14 Williams at Midd. �������������������7 PM night. Coach John Howe believes the nine hosting MUHS on Tuesday the Eagles visit Aidan Kelly scored 16 for Enosburg. Kevin 2/15 Midd. at Williams �������������������7 PM threes to be a school record. Gabe Dunn Mill River on Thursday. Jackson’s 10 points led the Commodores, Men’s Hockey (14 points) and Tyler Buxton (10) also OTTERS who entered their visit to Bristol with an 2/14 Midd. at Williams �������������������7 PM reached double figures for MUHS. On Wednesday the Otters led visiting 0-15 mark. The Commodores will host St. 2/15 Williams at Midd. �������������������7 PM On Saturday host North Country (12-3) Mount St. Joseph, 31-30, in the fourth quar- Albans on Tuesday. PAGE 24 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 Feedback sought on national forest plans A lovely Selection a proposal and are looking forward from both of the public meetings “Recreation Site Analysis – Recreation the to engaging with our stakeholders from Tuesday, Feb. 11, through Manchester Ranger District” focus of forums on next steps.” Wednesday, March 11. or “Recreation Site Analysis— of Houseplants for Forest officials will discuss The comments collected during Rochester-Middlebury Ranger RUTLAND — The Manchester their new Recreation Facility this period, as well as contact District,” in the email subject line. your Valentine – and Rochester-Middlebury Strategy (RFS), information, will “The Forests will consider all Ranger Districts of the Green which includes the “The forests become part of the comments and feedback received Mountain National Forest have Recreation Site RSA public meeting during the public engagement been studying how best to invest Analysis (RSA), have been record. period,” said Sinclair. “The in and change operations and and is intended to working since Comments feedback received will be maintenance of recreation sites reduce operations 2016 to develop will be taken into evaluated and may be incorporated Mini African Violets, and facilities to enhance the and maintenance a proposal for consideration as into changes to the five-year Forest’s recreation program’s costs and maximize the Forest looks to Recreation Facility Strategy. We Orchids and Peace lilies sustainability. a sustainable public benefits recreation finalize the five-year value your feedback and look and more! Green Mountain Forest officials while balancing Recreation Facility forward to your participation in are ready to unveil their plans and social, economic program. We Strategy in spring this effort.” will be holding public meetings and environmental finally have a of 2020. Comments The Districts expect to begin and open houses at the Manchester factors. proposal and on the proposed implementing the five-year and Rochester-Middlebury Officials are are looking RSA management Recreation Facility Strategy Ranger Districts as follows: looking for forward to actions can be during the 2020 recreation season. • On Tuesday, Feb. 11, at information, submitted either at The Recreation Facility Strategy the Manchester Ranger District comments, and other engaging with the Districts’ public is not a decision document. Office located at 2538 Depot St., assistance from our stakeholders meetings, open Therefore, some proposed Manchester Center, from 6-8 p.m. federal, state, and on next steps.” houses or online on management actions may • On Thursday, Feb. 20, at the PLUS more on the way! local agencies, and — John Sinclair the Forest’s website require a level of environmental Rochester-Middlebury Ranger other individuals or at fs.usda.gov/main/ analysis through the National District Office at 99 Ranger St., organizations that gmfl/home, or by Environmental Policy Act Rochester, from 6-8 p.m. have an interest in or could be sending an email to comments- (NEPA). If NEPA is required, the “The forests have been working affected by the proposed RSA eastern-green-mt-finger-lakes@ comments collected during this MIDDLEBURY AGWAY since 2016 to develop a proposal management actions. usda.gov. comment period as well as contact 388 Exchange Street Open for a sustainable recreation Specific comments are the A link to the District Maps for information will become part of 388-4937 7 days program,” said John Sinclair, most useful for the identification review and comment are located the record for that specific project. Forest Supervisor of the Green of issues to the proposed RSA at the bottom of the GMFL home Thus, there will be an opportunity Mon. - Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 9-4 Mountain and Finger Lakes management actions. Comments page. When submitting comments for continued public engagement www.MiddleburyAgway.com National Forests. “We finally have will be collected and accepted online, include the entire name, through the NEPA process.

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Most bears seek their winter And, if a bear starts to show up in dens when it your neighborhood, becomes difficult for “We have please bring in your them to find food bird feeders.” and not due to winter a lot less “In winters like cold. During years of snow this this one where natural food shortage, winter, and there is not much some bears give up of an insulating trying to find food temperatures snow cover, bears and enter their winter have been feel less secure and dens as early as higher than spend less time October. This enables normal, actually sleeping them to conserve while in their dens. the energy and fat making it So, people who go reserves they have, even more hiking with their rather than staying tempting for dogs need to realize out and expending bears to wake that with little snow more energy looking this winter, bears for food that is not up and seek a are more vulnerable there. snack.” to being disturbed “But in years — Vermont Fish by free-roaming like 2019 when late and Wildlife’s dogs. Either leave autumn foods such bear biologist your dog at home as acorns, beech nuts, Forrest Hammond or keep it under apples, mountain ash control while you AS EVIDENCED BY these tracks, bears are more active than normal this winter due to mild winter berries, and winter are out there. If you conditions and fall foods being available. berries are plentiful, many bears accidently disturb a bear from its Photo/John Hall will remain active as long as they den, it is important that you not can find food,” said Hammond. return to the site as a bear will “This was why so many bears and often come back once, but usually bear sign are still being observed will leave for good after being even now. If they are still able to scared off a second time. And, access some kind of food, many newborn cubs are dependent on of them will remain active, rather their mothers for warmth so they than stay in their dens.” don’t survive long if their mother “We have a lot less snow this abandons them.” winter, and temperatures have Hammond suggests learning been higher than normal, making more about bears on Vermont it even more tempting for bears Fish and Wildlife’s website at to wake up and seek a snack,” tinyurl.com/bearsawake. said Hammond. “Acorns and People who have bear incidents beechnuts are still abundant this at home are urged to report them winter, and there isn’t enough on the same website.

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Most veterinary offices and is a relatively short window. Blue. 7 years, Shar-Pei, neutered male. Nail Trim Clinics. The clinics shelters have the ability to scan However, if an animal comes to Blue is so cool! This guy is a fun, playful pup will be offered on Saturdays, for this chip and quickly identify us with a registered microchip and is a total ham! He is tightly bonded with Feb. 15, April 11, June 20, Aug. the owner. The entire process we can reunite them with their his pal Nyla and these two goofballs need to 24 and Dec.12, from 10 a.m. to takes less than two minutes and family in a matter of minutes. be adopted together in order to be happy. Blue noon. is almost painless. Avenues like social media and is a pure Shar Pei and needs an owner who A microchip is a small elec- The clinic is open to both dogs Front Porch Forum are great, but understand the skin care routine that keeps tronic chip (about the size of and cats. The cost of micro- microchips are the sure thing and him comfortable in healthy, this includes weekly chipping is $35 and this covers I can’t emphasize enough how baths with calming shampoos, regular vet visits, and regular medication the microchip implant and initial important it is to have your cats to help with skin issues (Apoquel). Blue and Nyla only have eyes for registration. Nail clipping is and dogs micro-chipped,” says each other, so no other dogs in the home- but kids and cats are okay! February available for an additional $10 shelter manager Carly Lehr. If you have been waiting for a dynamic duo like this, then don’t wait! fee. There are many animals in These buddies are ready to steal your heart and go home! et The clinics take place at the Addison County without micro- P shelter, at 236 Boardman Street chips that would benefit from the Nyla. 7 years, Shar-Pei mix, spayed female. eals in Middlebury. Shelter staff upcoming clinic. 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ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT VERMONT’S TWICE-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Middlebury, VT 05753 • (802) 388-4944 • www.AddisonIndependent.com STUDENTS OF THE WEEK FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS Mt. Abraham Union High School Congratulations to Teachers have great respect for Cole’s kindness, Cole Kouwenhoven, dedication, responsibility and exemplary attention to son of Kris and Derek detail. They are also impressed with how, when faced Kouwenhoven of with a curriculum that didn’t meet his interests, he created Bristol, who has been a program of study through VHS and CCV that met his selected as Mount needs. Abraham Union High Cole played on both the Mt. Abe junior varsity boys’ School’s Student of soccer team and the Addison United soccer club in 9th the Week. He has two and 10th grades. He has been involved in Boy Scouts for siblings, twin sister all four years of high school. Alexis and brother He has also managed to work at Middlebury College for Gavin, who are also at the past three years and has completed volunteer work in Mt. Abe. the community at the St. Ambrose food shelf, Lawrence Cole is a computer Memorial Library, and for a Cub Scout den in Bristol. He guy. He has completed Cole Kouwenhoven recently completed his Eagle Scout community service five Virtual High School MAUHS project, creating an outdoor classroom space at Bristol classes and is taking Elementary School. two this semester, all It is no surprise that Cole enjoys computer programming primarily focused on computers. He completed Multi- and creating computer games in his free time. He also Media Applications and Tools at CCV this fall and is now enjoys hiking, camping, and being outside. enrolled in Introduction to Computer Science there. He “I have learned the importance of having a good attitude has also attended the Governor’s Institute program in and being responsible, and that you have to decide for Technology, Design and Coding. Cole has made honor yourself what you want to get out of high school,” he says. Due to bad weather last week and other roll every semester and achieved academic excellence “If you want, it is possible to find opportunities and design issues, there is no Student of the Week in his sophomore and junior years. He has participated an academic program to fit your interests.” for Otter Valley Union High School in in the Eagle Challenge program and was selected as Cole will attend Champlain College in the fall of 2020, this issue. Stay tuned for the next OVUHS a Green Mountain Boys State delegate in 2019. He is majoring in Computer Science and Innovation. The Mt. also doing a work-study program at Autumn Gold in Abe community wishes him all the best in the years to Student of the Week in the Monday, Feb. Middlebury. come. 24 Addison Independent.

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802-489-5099 or [email protected] 32 Pine Street • Bristol • 453.2381 802-388-8999 28 North Street - Bristol Village JackmansInc.com Middlebury 27 Main Street, Vergennes PAGE 28 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 MAUSD’s tax rate increases vary town by town By ANDY KIRKALDY MAUSD officials estimate if assessed property value. Lincoln’s CLA is 105.85%, taxpayers who pay solely on the BRISTOL — Mount Abraham the voters on Town Meeting Day For the roughly one-third of which lowered the rate. value of their homes, the increase Unified School District back the $31.4 million spending taxpayers who pay solely on the • Monkton’s school tax rate would add almost $102 of taxes (MAUSD) has discovered that proposal and a $250,000 reserve value of their homes, the increase would rise by about 9.6 cents, or per $100,000 of assessed value. the tax estimates it originally fund, thus applying $500,705 would add about $132 of taxes 5.8%, to $1.7507. New Haven’s CLA is 93.51%, released at a Jan. 20 budget from the surplus, tax rates could per $100,000 of assessed value. For the roughly one-third of which added to the rate. forum were incorrect due to an increase by a range of roughly Bristol’s CLA is 96.6%, which taxpayers who pay solely on the • Starksboro’s school tax accounting error. 5.8% to 8.2% once Common added to the rate. value of their homes, the increase rate would rise by almost 13.5 The Bristol-area district’s Levels of Appraisal (CLAs) • Lincoln’s school tax rate would add about $96 of taxes per cents, 8.2%, to $1.7760. 4-cent tax-rate discount awarded are applied to account for how would rise by almost 9.7 cents, $100,000 of assessed value. For the roughly one-third of for agreeing to unify was town-wide assessments compare or 6.5%, to $1.5896. Monkton’s CLA is 96.11%, taxpayers who pay solely on the erroneously included on two to fair market value, per state For the roughly one-third of which added to the rate. value of their homes, the increase separate spreadsheets while calculations. taxpayers who pay solely on the • New Haven’s school tax would add almost $135 of taxes calculating those rates, said • Bristol’s school tax rate value of their homes, the increase rate would rise by almost 10.2 per $100,000 of assessed value. district Business Manager Floyd would rise by about 13.2 cents, would add almost $97 of taxes cents, or 6%, to $1.7994. Starksboro’s CLA is 94.74%, Davison. or 8.2%, to $1.7418 per $100 of per $100,000 of assessed value. For the roughly one-third of which added to the rate. MAUSD (Continued from Page 1) guidelines. Bristol Elementary Abraham Union High School $18,719.12. numbers have worked in county residents would receive rebates School will gain one classroom, cafeteria, and officials will The altered student count could districts’ favor. and not feel the full brunt of and one fewer each will be used discuss and answer questions also lower tax rates by about a “In past years it has helped,” those increases. in New Haven, about the budget quarter of a cent, Davison said, Davison said. “Historically, an Factors pushing tax rates higher Monkton and proposal and the but the district does not want increase in the yield would be to include declining enrollment Starksboro schools. The 1.45% reserve fund at that to change the publicly released our advantage.” that is reducing MAUSD per- Lincoln classroom spending meeting. tax impacts the board voted District officials are pupil state revenue, plus typical use will remain increase comes FLUID on back on Jan. 28 given the reasonably confident in the latest inflationary pressures on fixed unchanged. despite a FINANCIALS uncertainty that remains about student-count estimate, however, expenses, rising salaries, and a The budget also reduction of four The district many financial factors. Davison and Davison said it is good news. spike of 13% or more in the cost assumes using fulltime district based its budget noted the Agency of Education’s The impact on the tax rates is not of providing health insurance. $500,000 of a vote on an estimate student count estimate has dramatic, he said, while lowering BUDGET DETAILS $750,705 surplus teachers and it would spend changed twice since Jan. 28, for the district’s per-pupil spending The 1.45% budget from the 2018- the equivalent $18,746.76 per example. figure is more important. increase comes despite what 2019 school year of 8.25 other pupil, just $10 Still, the biggest of the Now, Davison said, it is more Superintendent Patrick Reen toward offsetting fulltime short of an amount unknowns is where the agency likely there will be a cushion to said at a Jan. 22 budget forum taxes. The board employees, all that would trigger will peg statewide rates this protect MAUSD taxpayers from will be a reduction of four proposes to use a state-imposed spring or summer once all school the tax penalty. fulltime district teachers and the the remaining achieved through dollar-for-dollar budgets statewide are approved, “When we reach the end of the equivalent of 8.25 other fulltime $250,000 to attrition and penalty on district figures known as “the yield” year and we know the finalized employees, all achieved through establish an early-retirement taxpayers. among state education officials. numbers and we get some small attrition and early-retirement Education Reserve buyouts. According to “All of these things are up movement that moves against buyouts. Fund. MAUSD Business in the air,” Davison said. “The us, it won’t push us over the Reen also said at that forum Creating the Manager Floyd yield we don’t know. We won’t threshold,” he said. “Where the board’s budget maintains reserve fund will also require Davison, the latest information know until, we’re hoping, May. we are with the warning and all current programs. According voter approval on March 3, and from the Agency of Education It has been as late as August. what we voted on, we’re one to Reen and a forum handout, according to MAUSD officials indicates the district could gain The student counts may change pupil away from being over the the number of classrooms being any use of the fund, if supported, the equivalent of two students, again, as they did last year.” threshold.” used in district elementary will require voter approval in the up to about 1,465 students in The good news is that in Andy Kirkaldy may be reached schools will be adjusted to reflect future. the entire district. That change, most years local school boards at andyk@addisonindependent. changing enrollments and ensure MAUSD’s annual meeting if it stands, would lower the around Vermont have controlled com. class sizes fall within district is set for 6 p.m. in the Mount district’s per-pupil spending to spending, and the final yield

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TO GET YOUR AD IN THIS DIRECTORY – CALL CAROLYN @ 802 388-4944 PAGE 32 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 Addison Independent CLASSIFIEDS Public Meetings Public Meetings Public Meetings Public Meetings Public Meetings Public Meetings Public Meetings ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY AL‑ANON: FOR FAMI‑ ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ NA (JUST IN TIME) Mon‑ Group Meeting for anyone LIES and friends affected MOUS, 2 MONDAY As Bill MOUS, 3 TUESDAY 12 MOUS, 5 THURSDAY MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. days, 6:30 pm, held at The over 18 who is struggling by someone’s drinking. Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Step Meeting, Middlebury, 12 Steps and Traditions Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ Turning Point Center, 54 with addiction disorders. Members share experi‑ Ripton Firehouse, Dug‑ The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Meeting, Ripton, Ripton dlebury, United Methodist Creek Rd. Wednesdays, 3‑4 p.m. at ence, strength and hope to way Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Firehouse, Dugway Rd. Church, North Pleasant St. the Turning Point Center solve common problems. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Daily Reflection Meeting, 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book 9‑10am. Discussion Meet‑ (54 Creek Rd). A great Newcomers welcome. Middlebury, The Turning Vergennes, Congregational Meeting, Middlebury, The ing, Middlebury, Beginner’s NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ place to meet with your Confidential. St. Stephen’s Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Meeting, Middlebury, The BURY Sundays, 3:00 pm, peers who are in recovery. Church (use front side door Noon‑1pm. Women of AA Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternating Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek held at The Turning Point Bring a friend in recovery. and go to basement) in (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ Format Meeting, Ferris‑ Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm. Center, 54 Creek Rd. For info call 802‑388‑4249 Middlebury, Sunday nights bury, The Turning Point Ctr, ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ burgh, Assembly of God or 802‑683‑5569 or visit 7:15‑8:15 pm. 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm. MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY Christian Center. Route turningpointaddisonvt.org. Big Book Meeting, Mid‑ ARE YOU BOTHERED NARCAN KITS are avail‑ Big Book Meeting, New 7, 7‑8pm. able at the Turning Point Haven, Congregational dlebury, United Methodist BY SOMEONE’S DRINK‑ ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ Church, North Pleasant ING? Opening Our Hearts Center of Addison County AL‑ANON FAMILY Church, Village Green, MOUS, 1 SUNDAY 12 St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discus‑ ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ Al‑Anon Group meets each FREE of charge. Narcan GROUP For families and 7:30‑8:30pm. Discussion Step Meeting, Middlebury, sion Meeting, Middlebury, MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiritual Wednesday at 1:30 pm at (Naloxone) is a nasal spray friends of problem drinkers. Meeting, Brandon, St. United Methodist Church, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Awakening, Middlebury, St. Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s used to reverse an opi‑ Anonymous, confidential Thomas Episcopal Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Stephes Church, 3 Main Church on Main St. (en‑ oid overdose in progress. and free. At the Turning Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30pm. Discussion Meeting, Bris‑ Step Meeting, Brandon, St. St., 7:30‑8:30am. Discus‑ ter side door and follow These kits are specifically Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, tol, Howden Hall, 19 West Thomas Episcopal Church, sion Meeting, Middlebury, signs). Anonymous and intended for public distri‑ Middlebury. 7:30‑8:30 PM St. 4‑5pm. 12 Step Meet‑ Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. The Turning Point Ctr. 54 confidential, we share our bution and can be used Friday evenings. ing, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. experience, strength and by anyone to save a life. Episcopal Church, Park St. Discussion Meeting, Ver‑ hope to solve our com‑ Easy training is provided 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline gennes, St. Paul’s Epis‑ mon problems. Babysitting at Turning Point Center, 802‑388‑9284, aavt.org. copal Church, Park St. available. 54 Creek Rd, and takes 8‑9pm. approximately 10 minutes. Wednesdays between 9 a.m. ‑ noon, or call for an appointment (802) Services Services Services Services Services Services 388‑4249.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last United Way of Addison County Seeks Volunteers for Rewarding Opportunities Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Resi‑ dence at Otter Creek in The Addison County Workforce Alliance (ACWA) is hosting Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or Addison Countyʼs fi rst Financial Reality Fairs in partnership with our local high parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org. schools and other community partners. Volunteers are needed to help young adults navigate the Financial Reality Fair, assist with set up and answer student questions. We need volunteers for the following dates: Tuesday, Mar 24th, 9:30- Find it! 11:30 am, Mt. Abe HS, Tuesday Mar 24th, 1:00-2:30pm, VUHS, Wednesday, Mar Check the Classifieds 25th, 1:00-2:45pm, MUHS, Wednesday, Mar 25th, 3:30-7:00pm, MUHS. To fi nd out more information or to sign up, contact twice a week in the Addison Independent. Linnea at [email protected] at the United Way!

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Steven Fifield good communication skills michelebrown@ ery meeting uses medita‑ 802‑989‑0009. and drivers license. Email BEST RESOURCE swifthouseinn.com. tion and kindness to heal [email protected] or call for local the pain and suffering that (802) 352‑4447. addiction has caused. COUNTRY HOMES job opportunities! Turning Point Center, 54 CLEANING is looking for Creek Rd. (802) 388‑4249. more commercial clients. Experienced, insured, Help Wanted Help Wanted free quotes. Please con‑ tact Maureen Tierney at Services 802‑398‑7738. C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plaster‑ ing. Also tile. Call Joe Free 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190. FREE CAMP WOOD. CDL TRUCK DRIVERS You haul away. Monday ‑ Wednesday pick up. JP Carrara & Sons, Inc. has current openings 453‑2897. for CDL Class B Drivers. We are looking for Ready-Mix Drivers for our Middlebury location. Individuals applying must be team players, have a clean driving record, be self-motivated and work well in a fast paced continually evolving Also available online: challenging environment. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. STD and a addisonindependent.com competitive 401k/Profit Sharing. Help Wanted Help Wanted Please send resume to email: [email protected] or apply in person at: Audy Trucking LLC 2464 Case Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 is hiring for qualified class A drivers. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY Our company specializes in the transport of grain, minerals, aggregates, and fuel. HEAD START Currently we are hiring for 1 fuel, 1 grain and 1 van position. Some positions may require overnights and drivers are home EARLY HEAD START every weekend. We offer health benefits, INFANT/TODDLER EARLY CARE ADVOCATE paid vacation, per diem, as well as safety and mileage bonuses. (Otter Creek Children’s Center - Middlebury) Please inquire by email to Provide or support center-based care of infants and toddlers so as to enhance their physical, social, [email protected], call Jeff at emotional, and cognitive development; provide social service visits for families to support parents in 802-989-5024 or the office at 802-877-7121. the care, nurturing and coordination of health services for their infants and toddlers; and help parents address family needs and goals. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related ADDISON CENTRAL education field and relevant work experience including training in infant and toddler development or a SCHOOL DISTRICT bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field, and relevant CUSTODIAN work experience including training in infant and toddler development. Also preferred are experience in Addison Central School District curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with is seeking a full time Custodian, Monday through Friday second shift. special needs. 32 hours per week, full year. Starting wage upon completion of 60-working day period: Experience is a plus, but not $20.28–24.22/hour, depending upon qualifications. Health plan and excellent benefits. required. Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills — bilingual abilities Apply through Schoolspring or a plus; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in Microsoft Word, email and internet; by sending a letter of interest, resume, and three current exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, letters of reference to: diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. Please Middlebury, VT 05753 specify site/location and submit resume and cover letter with three work references via email to: Applications will be accepted until the position [email protected] No phone calls, please. has been filled. E.O.E. CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PAGE 34 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 Addison Independent Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted COMMUNITY SUPPORT GALLERY MANAGER PERSON for young male ART on Main, a dynamic, adult, who enjoys swim‑ community‑oriented gal‑ CLASSIFIEDS ming, basketball & walks. lery in Bristol is seeking a Looking for mature, un‑ Manager. Our ideal can‑ derstanding and caring didate will be passionate individual who is able to about promoting Vermont Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted set appropriate guidelines. artists and craftspeople Thursday & Friday morn‑ and must possess skills in COMMUNITY SUPPORT ings. Plus transportation. retail sales, merchandising CSAC’s Community As‑ Full/Part time Housekeeping Call Nicole 802‑282‑5332 aesthetic, computer tech‑ sociates has two open‑ A.M. & P.M. Bistro Attendant or Vicki 802‑236‑4136. nology, digital marketing, ings to provide 1:1 direct exhibit and event planning, support to people with Candidates must be available weekends, and financial oversight. developmental disabilities FULL TIME POSITION The position requires in a community setting. evenings, and holidays. We offer competitive open on Monkton dairy working collaboratively Help them become active wages and benefits. Previous hotel experience farm, includes housing. with artists, volunteers, Driver’s license and ref‑ members of the commu‑ is preferred but not required. Training is and the community and nity, develop social and erences required. Call affords an opportunity to independent living skills, provided. Join our award-winning team, 802‑453‑2286 for details bring your unique ideas and achieve personal providing quality customer service, a positive and leave message. to a well‑established local goals. If you like mentoring attitude and excellent work ethic. Interested, non‑profit. The position is and believe in the values salaried at 30hrs/week, of respect and individual qualified candidates can apply in person at offers a flexible schedule choices, you are a match 309 Court Street, Middlebury. Please, no and will begin in April. For with our program! Other phone inquiries. a full job description or to important skills include send your resume email us abilities to think on your Help Wanted at [email protected] or call feet and set clear bound‑ 802‑453‑4032. aries. Need good driving record, use of personal ve‑ hicle and GED. Very sup‑ PROFESSIONAL CLEAN- portive work environment. now – ERS Clean Peaks, profes‑ sional commercial janito‑ M‑F daytime with excellent – benefit package. To apply, rial service is looking for visit www.csac‑vt.org. part‑time, detail‑oriented serious cleaners with a willingness to do their best. HIRING Must have license with transportation and avail‑ JOIN US AS WE PURSUE ability to work evenings EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL MEDIA! in the Addison County area. Husband and wife Help Wanted The Addison Independent is hiring a team acceptable. Must be dynamic individual with boundless creative able to pass a background energy and an optimistic desire to help local check and be extremely Would you like a job that offers a set reliable. $14.00 per hour schedule, a dynamic work environment, business thrive to join our marketing team. to start with increase once and where you can make a difference in proven. More hours avail‑ your community? If so, come join our able for the right people. team. We have a number of new positions A successful candidate would have: Call 802‑388‑6904 or email available. • Knowledge of advertising and/or Cleanpeaksjanitorial@ gmail.com. PAID EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: marketing strategies. • A tenacious drive to support and grow Duties include Warehouse Customer Service Rep. an existing account list. For Sale answering the phone, assisting people donating goods, pickups and deliveries, cleaning, maintenance, and more. Full • An outgoing personality eager to meet 5 RADIATORS, all different time, with benefits. and help develop effective marketing sizes. 4’ long, 20” high, 6 plans for area businesses. vein. 46” long, 20” high, 5 Resale Store Associate. Duties include running the cash vein. 34” long, 32” high, 5 register, assisting customers, stocking, and more. Two days a • Excellent communication skills and vein. 34” long, 25” high, 6 comfort conducting business over email, phone, vein. 11” long, 20” high, 5 week. vein. $200. for all. You must and in-person. Textile Sorter. Duties include grading donated clothing and pick up. 802‑349‑6579. linens, hanging and tagging them. Two days a week. • Familiarity with social and digital media and various marketing tools and capacity to help clients To apply for these paid positions, send resume SNAKE MOUNTAIN navigate the field of options effectively. BLUEGRASS “Keepsakes: and brief cover letter to [email protected], Live at the Brandon Music or drop off at HOPE’s reception desk. Cafe” new CD available at Please specify the position for which you are applying. This is a full-time position offering a flexible schedule The Vermont Book Shop. and a lot of room for self-direction. Requires functioning VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: vehicle and drivers license. For Rent Food Shelf Volunteers. Duties include assisting clients in Benefits include health care package, 401K, optional 1 BEDROOM APART- selecting food, repacking, and stocking shelves. Thursdays, gym membership and the opportunity to join a cheerful, MENT, fully furnished, all 12-4. family-owned company in Middlebury. inclusive, w/d. Main Street, Middlebury. $1,250/mo. Reception Volunteers. Answer phones, greet visitors, and Call 802‑388‑4831. more. Afternoon and morning shifts available. IF THIS IS YOU, LET US KNOW! To apply or a volunteer position, email [email protected], or call 803-388-3608 Christy Lynn, Director of Sales and request our volunteer application. 58 Maple Street | Middlebury, VT 05753 [email protected] Please specify the position for which you are applying. HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 35 Addison Independent For Rent For Rent For Rent Real Estate SUGARWOOD APART- Battell MENTS is currently ac‑ cepting applications for HIGHLY AFFORDABLE CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments and energy‑efficient 2014 Block in Middlebury. All income/ Vermod for sale through 150 SQ. FEET- PRIVATE OFFICE assets must be verified to Addison County Commu‑ For Rent For Rent For Rent determine monthly rent, nity Trust’s Shared Equity everything included • shared bath but tenants only pay 30% Program. Buyers must be 25 CLIMATE CON- BRISTOL 2 BEDROOM MIDDLEBURY 2 BED- no parking window and mailbox of their income toward rent. income qualified. Just ap‑ TROLLED STORAGE apartment. Private en‑ ROOM near downtown. • NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. praised for $123,000 with units and bike storage trance, garage and base‑ Appliances, off street 1-802-349-9901 Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit $76,500 in grants avail‑ ranging in sizes from 6’X5’ ment. Incl. heat, trash, parking, lease. No pets. Call or Text Alice to set up a our website summitpmg. able for a net purchase to 11’X5’ starting as low as snow and lawn care. No Real Net Management Inc. com. Equal Housing Op‑ price of $46,500. Home $10 a month. Call Nikki to smoking and no pets. 802‑388‑4994. showing or to learn more! portunity. is located in small, quiet, set up a showing or to learn Email Denise at denises@ ACCT‑owned mobile home more. 802‑651‑6888. epmanagement.com or call park in Monkton. 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Incl. heat, trash, snow NEW HAVEN APART- barn is structurally sound 802‑388‑4994. OPPORTUNITY removal and lawn care. MENT Open floor plan, and weather‑tight with All real estate BRIDPORT UPSTAIRS 2 No smoking and no pets. energy efficient, views, re‑ electricity. No heat or run‑ advertising in this Att. Farmers bedroom apartment, all util‑ cently updated. No pets, ning water. The barn is also MIDDLEBURY 4 BED- Email Denise at denises@ ranch. Two car at‑ newspaper is subject to ities included. No smoking, no smoking. References available for lease. The en‑ ROOM 2ND CUT HAY for sale. epmanagement.com or call tached garage. Big screen the Federal Fair Housing no pets. Jct. of Routes 22A please. $930/month, plus trance door measurements Act of 1968 as amended 3x3x8 bales. Guaranteed EP Management (802) Sony. Central vacuuming, and 125. 802‑388‑2754. 775‑1100 ext 8. utilities. 802‑236‑2040. are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For which makes it illegal to analysis; range 16.4 to more info: 802‑363‑3403 central air, 2 bathrooms, advertise “any preference, 15.9 protein, RFV range or [email protected]. dishwasher, garbage dis‑ limitation or discrimination 131 to 122. Call for delivery posal, all appliances, in‑ based on race, color, and pricing. 802‑238‑9118. cluding washer and dryer. religion, sex, handicap, Front and back porch. familial status, national Paved driveway. Nice lot, origin, sexual orientation, HAY FOR SALE. Small For Rent For Rent For Rent For Rent nice neighborhood. 3 miles or persons receiving square bales, first cut + or 7 minutes to Middlebury public assistance, or an mulch. 802‑349‑9281. College, or Porter Hospital. intention to make any such 802‑453‑4481. Lawn mowing and snow re‑ preference, limitation or moval included. No smok‑ discrimination.” ing. $2,000 plus heat and This newspaper will WHITNEY’S CUSTOM It’s against the law to electric. One month secu‑ not knowingly accept any FARM WORK Pond agi‑ rity deposit. 802‑388‑5474. advertisement for real tating, liquid manure haul‑ estate which is in violation ing, drag line aerating. Call discriminate of the law. Our readers are for price. 462‑2755, John MIDDLEBURY: Woman hereby informed that all Whitney. in her 70s who enjoys dwellings advertised in this when advertising housing musicals & card games, newspaper are available seeking housemate to on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of Want to Rent provide companionship discrimination, call HUD FORMER DIRECTOR of and share housekeep‑ Toll-free at 1-800-424- the French Summer School ing. $400/mo. (all inc). No 8590. For the Washington, It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising pets/smoking. Private ½ DC area please call HUD would like to rent a small BA. 802‑863‑5625, Ho‑ at 426-3500. house, apartment or room housing. Its easier to break the law than you might meShareVermont.org for very near the Middlebury think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” application. Interview, Campus for the month refs, background check Real Estate of July. Please contact: req. EHO. [email protected]. There’s a lot you can’t say. BRIDPORT, COUNTRY FARM HOUSE. Located on NEW HAVEN, ONE bed‑ The Federal Government is watching for such 2 acres, 8 miles to Middle‑ Wood Heat room apartment. Fully fur‑ bury on a quiet dirt road. discrimination. nished. All inclusive. W/D. 1‑1/2 story, 4 bedrooms, 1 FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT $1,200/mo. No smoking. bath. Kitchen has butternut and delivered. $220/cord No pets. 802‑453‑3870. wood T&G walls. Living green. 802‑282‑9110. room has wainscot and ORWELL: SHARE A hardwood floor. 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Serious Antique dealer specializing check required. EHO. inquiries only. please. in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collect‑ ibles, etc. Visit bittneran‑ STOREFRONT LOCA- tiques.com or call Brian at TION downtown, 56 Col‑ 802‑272‑7527. Consulting/ lege Street. Commercial appraisal services avail‑ use, lots of opportunities. able. House calls made Approved seating for 24. free of charge. Text Baba 802‑373‑6456. 58 Maple Street • Middlebury, Vermont 05753 • (802) 388-4944 PAGE 36 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020

TOWN of MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT WARNING Annual Town Meeting March 2 and March 3, 2020

The legal voters of the Town of Middlebury, in the County of Addison, the State of Vermont are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Middlebury Union High School Auditorium at 73 Charles Avenue in Middlebury on Monday, March Public Notices 2, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. to act on Articles 1 through 7, and to discuss Articles 8 through 13, and on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 can be found on Pages 36, 37 & 38. from 7:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M. at the Recreation Center, 154 Creek Road in Middlebury, to vote by Australian ballot on Articles 8 through 13 as provided by the Middlebury Town Charter. TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY With respect to Articles 8 through 10, the legal voters of the Town of Middlebury are further notified that an informational meeting will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at the Middlebury Union High School Auditorium for the INVITATION FOR BIDS: DOW POND AREA WATERLINE purpose of reviewing the proposals for issuing bonds for (1) construction of water system improvements in the Court REPLACEMENT PROJECT Street/Court Square area; (2) construction of Flood Resiliency Improvements for the Village of East Middlebury; and (3) rehabilitating the former wastewater treatment facility for use by the Police Department and energy efficiency upgrades Separate sealed Bids for the construction of: Dow Pond Area Waterline for the Police Department Building. Information on the bond proposals will be presented under Article 7 of the Annual Replacement Project will be received by The Town of Middlebury, Public Town Meeting Warning. Works Department at: 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 until 11:00 am (prevailing local time) on Friday, February 28, 2020 if mailing, or to the Public Article 1 To act upon the reports of the Town Officers. Works Department at 1020 South Route 7 if hand delivering, and then at Middlebury Public Works Dept. publicly opened and read aloud. Article 2 Shall the voters of the Town of Middlebury authorize the Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1786a(b), Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER to replace Two (2) police cruisers and related equipment and to finance the purchase of same by borrowing funds in for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID bond may be used a total amount not to exceed $80,000 over a term not to exceed five (5) years? in lieu of a certified check. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, Article 3 Shall the voters of the Town of Middlebury vote to adopt the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2021 VT 05495, Town of Middlebury, Public Works Offices, 1020 South Rt. (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) in the amount of $11,503,680, with a portion thereof in the amount of $7,498,204 to be 7, Middlebury, VT 05753, Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Street, Suite 103, raised by taxes and $583,745 to be allocated from annual local option tax receipts in excess of debt and maintenance South Burlington, VT 05403 requirements of the Cross Street Bridge to offset spending for Capital Improvements? Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., located at 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT Article 4 Shall the Town of Middlebury vote to increase its appropriation for Middlebury Regional Emergency 05495 upon payment of $100.00 for each set. & Medical Services (MREMS) by $63,720, from $21,240 to $84,960, to support MREMS’s mission to provide quality A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one emergency medical services, including paramedic and heavy rescue service, emergency dispatch and answering, hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required. medical education, and community outreach? Federal minimum wage rates and public work employment laws are applicable. Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 30 days after Article 5 Shall the voters of the Town of Middlebury vote to collect taxes on real property for fiscal year the actual date of BID opening and in good condition, will be refunded the payment, 2020/2021 in TWO equal installments due in the Treasurer’s Office on the 15th day of October 2020 and the 15th and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be day of March 2021? refunded $50.00. A pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the Department of Article 6 Shall the voters of the Town of Middlebury vote, pursuant to 24 VSA § 2408(a), to authorize the Public Works, located at 1020 South Routh 7, in Middlebury, at 11:00 a.m. on Selectboard to apply up to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) from the Cross Street Bridge Reserve Fund for the Friday February 14, 2020. . purpose of funding water system improvements for the Court Square area (including the intersection of Main Street/ Representatives of Green Mountain Engineering and the Town of Middlebury North Pleasant Street (Route7)/Seymour Street) Court Street (Route 7) from Court Square to Cross Street, and will be present to answer questions from bidders and discuss participation Washington Street from Court Square to Seminary Street? requirements. Owner: Town of Middlebury Article 7 To transact other business proper to be done. By: Kathleen Ramsay Title: Town Manager [For voting by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 3, 2019, polls open from Date: February 3, 2020 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.] Article 8 Shall general obligation bonds or notes of the Town of Middlebury in an amount not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000), subject to reduction from available alternate sources of funding, be ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS issued for the purpose of financing construction of water system transmission and distribution improvements related TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY to the Court Square area (including the intersection of Main Street/North Pleasant Street (Route7)/Seymour Street) Court Street (Route 7) from Court Square to Cross Street, and Washington Street from Court Square to Seminary 77 MAIN ST., MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753 Street project, the estimated cost of such improvements being Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars? Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of: Cady Road Culvert No. 2 Replacement Project will be received by The Town of Middlebury, Public Works Article 9 Shall general obligation bonds or notes of the Town of Middlebury in an amount not to exceed Two Department at: 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 until 10:00 am (prevailing Million ($2,000,000), subject to reduction from available alternate sources of funding, be issued for the purpose of local time) on Friday, February 28, 2020 if mailing, or to the Public Works financing construction of Flood Resiliency Improvements for the Village of East Middlebury including: (1) repair the Department at 1020 South Route 7 if hand delivering, and then at Middlebury existing flood wall and extend the flood wall 150 feet downstream ($1,000,000); (2) armoring sections of the Ossie Public Works Dept. publicly opened and read aloud. Road Berm ($800,000); and removing sediment from chute entrances and the top of large bars ($200,000), the total Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER estimated cost of such improvements being Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000), with the Town’s portion of the project for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID bond may be used in cost estimated at Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000)? lieu of a certified check. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Article 10 Shall general obligation bonds or notes of the Town of Middlebury in an amount not to exceed Eight Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000), subject to reduction from available alternate sources of funding, VT 05495 be issued for the purpose of rehabilitating the former wastewater treatment facility, including the Control Building for Town of Middlebury, Public Works Offices, 1020 South Rt. 7, Middlebury, Police Department storage, the sand filter building for cruiser parking, a small hazardous material storage building, VT 05753 and energy upgrades to the PD building; all on Lucius Shaw Lane? Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Street, Suite 103, South Burlington, VT 05403 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Article 11 Shall the Town of Middlebury appropriate $5,000 to the Turning Point Center of Addison County for Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., located at 1438 South Brownell Road, the purpose of supporting its mission to assist persons, their families, and their friends in recovery from substance Williston, VT 05495 upon payment of $100.00 for each set. use disorder and addictive behaviors? A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required. Article 12 Shall the town appropriate $5,000 to Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) Federal minimum wage rates and public work employment laws are applicable. to support its efforts in providing housing, fuel & food assistance to town residents in need of these services in Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 30 days accordance with 24 V. S. A. § 2691? after the actual date of BID opening and in good condition, will be refunded the payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Article 13 To elect officers as required by the Middlebury Town Charter. will be refunded $50.00. A pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the Department The legal voters of the Town of Middlebury are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting of Public Works, located at 1020 South Route 7, in Middlebury, at 1:00 p.m. on shall be as provided in Chapters 43 and 51 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Friday, February 14, 2020. Representatives of Green Mountain Engineering and the Town of Middlebury Dated at Middlebury, Vermont the 31st day of January, 2020. will be present to answer questions from bidders and discuss participation Brian Carpenter, Chair; Heather Seeley, Vice Chair; Nick Artim, Laura Asermily, Victor Nuovo, requirements. Farhad Khan, Lindsey Fuentes-George, MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD February 3, 2020 Kathleen Ramsay Date Town Manager Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 37 Ilsley to host info session for hospice volunteers MIDDLEBURY — Ilsley members of the care team, want to help them find meaning give helpers the tools to be Public Public Library will host an infor- whether they walk a client’s in every moment that they still confident and comfortable work- mation session about being a dog, help them write letters, have. “We take our mission seri- ing with clients. At the Ilsley hospice volunteer on Saturday, garden, sing/read to them, join ously, but we also have fun while session short films about hospice Notices Feb. 29, between 11:30 a.m. our Joy Patrol, or just offer a partnering with our patients volunteering, pet therapy dogs, and 1:30 p.m. Personnel from friendly ear and reminisce,” says on their journey. We welcome refreshments, and printed infor- Bayada Hospice will be on hand Martha Perantoni, Volunteer upbeat, big-hearted people who mation and applications will be Index for a meet-and-greet to learn Coordinator. “They may work are dedicated to bringing peace available. about the rewards of volunteer- person-to-person or may prefer and joy to those at the end of For more information contact Public Notices for the ing for hospice. to stay behind the scenes helping life.” Martha Perantoni, Volunteer following can be found on Hospice volunteers have a with administrative tasks.” Orientation is informa- Coordinator, at mperantoni@ Pages 36, 37 & 38 large impact on people’s lives, People who are in the process tive, easy, and individually bayada.com, 802-282-4122 or at sharing their talents and helping of dying have a unique perspec- constructed for the volunteer’s bayada.com. Addison County Regional those at the end of their lives. tive on what it means to be alive. life experience and how they’d “Our volunteers are respected Bayada Hospice volunteers like to serve. It is designed to Planning Commission (1) ANWSU (4) W A R N I N G TOWN OF MONKTON Hannaford Career Center (1) ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNING Middlebury (5) ANNUAL MEETING The legal voters of the Town of Monkton, Vermont, are hereby notified and warned to Middlebury Cemetery meet at the Monkton Fire Station in the Town of Monkton on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) in the forenoon (a.m.), at which time the Association (1) The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District, consisting of the polls will open, and seven o’clock (7:00) in the afternoon (p.m.), at which time the polls Middlebury- Prime Storage towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham, are hereby will close, to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business: notified and warned to meet at the Vergennes Union High School in Vergennes, ARTICLE I (1) VT on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM to learn about the 2020-21 budget Shall general obligation bonds or notes of the Town of Monkton in an amount not and transact any of the following business. to exceed One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000), subject Monkton (1) Article 1: To elect the following officers: to reduction from the receipt of available state and federal grants-in-aid and other Panton (1) a) Moderator b) Clerk c) Treasurer sources of funding, be issued for the purpose of financing the cost of constructing Article 2: To authorize stipends to be paid district officers including the Town Offices and Library, the estimated cost of such improvements being One Million Whiting (1) directors, clerk and treasurer. Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000)? Article 3: To authorize the Board of Directors, under 16 VSA 562 (9), to The legal voters of the Town of Monkton are further notified that voter qualification, borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated registration and absentee voting relative to said special meeting shall be as provided HAZARDOUS revenue for the school year. in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Article 4: To authorize the Board of Directors to electronically distribute the The legal voters of the Town of Monkton are further notified that an informational MATERIALS REPORTING annual report. hearing will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Monkton Central School in DEADLINE- MARCH 1, 2020 Article 5: To elect a community representative to serve on the Patricia A. the Town of Monkton at ten o’clock (10:00) in the forenoon (a.m.), for the purpose of All businesses, local government Hannaford Regional Technical School District Board of Directors for a term explaining the proposed improvements and the financing thereof. facilities, and other organizations of three (3) years. Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Selectboard of the Town of Monkton duly that kept hazardous materials above Article 6: To hear and act upon the reports of the Addison Northwest School called, noticed and held on January 28, 2020. Received for record and recorded in certain quantities during any portion District Officers. the records of the Town of Monkton on January 29, 2020. of the previous calendar year (2019) are required to report it by March ATTEST: Sharon Gomez /sn Stephen Pilcher /sn 1, 2020 using the EPA Tier2Submit PUBLIC INFORMATION HEARING Town Clerk Anne Layn /sn software program. The software for FEBRUARY 24, 2020 Marikate Kelly /sn reporting can be downloaded at: The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District are hereby notified William Martin /sn www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/ and warned to meet at the Vergennes Union High School in Vergennes, VT on John McNerney /sn epcra/tier2.htm Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM, for a Public Information meeting to Selectboard For more information, please discuss Australian Ballot articles warned for vote on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. 12/26 contact Andrew L’Roe at 802- Hearing will take place immediately following adjournment of the Annual 388-3141 or [email protected] Meeting of said Addison Northwest School District. 2/3, 2/10 Dated this 23rd day of January, 2020. W A R N I N G Tara Brooks, District Clerk, Addison Northwest School District ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT Susan Rakowski, Chair of Board of Directors, Addison Northwest School District MARCH 3, 2020 NOTICE OF SELF The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District, consisting of the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham, are hereby STORAGE SALE TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY notified and warned to meet at the following polling places on March 3, 2020 to Please take notice Prime Storage vote by Australian ballot on the following articles of business: – Middlebury located at 220 MIDDLEBURY, VT Exchange Street, Middlebury VT POLICE DEPARTMENT WATER AND SITE Municipality Polling Hours Location 05753 intends to hold an Auction IMPROVEMENTS Addison 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Addison Town Clerk’s Office of storage units listed below who Ferrisburgh 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Ferrisburgh Town Office is in default of payment. The sale INVITATION FOR BIDS Panton 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Panton Town Hall will occur as an online auction Sealed Bids for the construction of the Town of Middlebury, Vermont Police Vergennes 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Vergennes Fire Station via www.storagetreasures.com on Department Water and Site Improvements will be received, by Town of Waltham 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Waltham Town Hall 2/18/2020 at 12:00PM. Unless listed Middlebury, at the office of theTown of Middlebury, Town Manager’s Office, otherwise below, the contents consist 77 Main St, Middlebury, VT 05753 until 2:00PM local time on Friday, February Article 7: Shall the voters of the Addison Northwest School District approve the of household goods and furnishings. 28, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. Board of School Directors to expend $21,842,594 which is the amount the school Sara Kimball unit #116D; Colleen The Project consists of replacement of existing water main and demolition board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated Gordon unit #17A. This sale may be of former wastewater treatment plant digester building, digesters and that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in projected education spending withdrawn at any time without notice. related site work. of $19,755.80 per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is Certain terms and conditions apply. Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Bids shall be on a lump 3.22% higher than spending for the current year. 2/03, 02/10 sum and unit price basis as indicated on the bid schedule. Article 8: Shall the voters of the Addison Northwest School District vote to The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Otter Creek Engineering, establish a Health Insurance Reserve Fund, pursuant to the provisions of 24 Inc., P.O. Box 712, 404 East Main St., Middlebury, VT, (802) 382-8522. V.S.A. §2804, for the purpose of funding Health Insurance Premiums, Health Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Reimbursement Account Costs, or Health Savings Account Costs; and authorize MIDDLEBURY CEMETERY on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and may assignment of any unspent budget funds for such, at the close of each fiscal year, ASSOCIATION obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office. up to an amount not to exceed a cumulative balance of $200,000? REQUESTS BIDS The complete bid advertisement is posted on the Town website: Ballots shall be commingled and counted at Vergennes Union High School by townofmiddlebury.org. See Notices. members of the Boards of Civil Authority of several towns under the supervision For the 2020 mowing (only) Owner: Town of Middlebury of the District Clerk of Addison Northwest School District. season - 18 cuts for the season. By: Kathleen Ramsay Dated this 23rd day of January, 2020. Bids accepted + Cert. of Liability until Title: Town Manager Tara Brooks, District Clerk, Addison Northwest School District Feb. 15 to P.O. Box 944, Middlebury, Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 Susan Rakowski, Chair of Board of Directors, VT 05753 at 5:00pm. Addison Northwest School District 1/23, 27, 30, 2/3, 6, 10, 13 PAGE 38 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 Training offered to improve wildlife habitat ADDISON COUNTY VERGENNES — Habitat wildlife to learn about the enhance diverse wildlife ethic. Past participants School Briefs is the key limiting factor for resources available to help habitat and healthy ecosystems. have become active in their wildlife. Maintaining and them define and reach their Cooperators are those conservation commission, made Lilia Smith of Middlebury is connecting habitat is important land management goals. The individuals that have attended changes to their woodland among those named to the dean’s for the movement of wildlife. intensive two-and-a-half-day the training and work together management, hosted a workshop list at Endicott College for the With that in mind, Vermont session features presentations to share what they have learned on their land or just talked to fall 2019 semester, recording Coverts will offer a Woodlands by state and local experts in through local programs and neighbors about wildlife habitat. a 4.0 GPA. Smith is majoring for Wildlife 2020 Cooperator wildlife and forest management outreach. The aim is to ensure Coverts training is for anyone in Graphic Design and is the Training workshop to teach and Coverts alumni from that wildlife have a place on the who loves woodlands, enjoys daughter of Dennis Smith and landowners and others about past sessions. In lectures, landscape. seeing wildlife, and wants to Elizabeth Smith of Middlebury. how to improve habitat for demonstrations and field tours, Once trained, Coverts learn how a healthy forest can wildlife, maintain connected participants will learn about Cooperators become part of a enhance wildlife habitat as well Congratulations to Alexandria landscapes and improving forest topics such as wildlife and forest statewide network connected as provide recreational and Brace of Addison, who has been health May 8-10 at the Common ecology, habitat management, through newsletters, field timber benefits. Visit vtcoverts. named to the dean’s list with Ground Center in Starksboro. invasive control, and land trips, reunions and workshops. org to download an application high honors at the University of The weekend retreat provides conservation. Through their outreach efforts or contact Lisa Sausville at Maine, Presque Isle, for the fall an opportunity for those who The mission of Vermont they are part of a team working [email protected] or 802-877- 2019 semester. Brace was one of care about woodlands and Coverts is to maintain and to spread the land stewardship 2777. 361 students to receive the honor.

TOWN OF WHITING Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Whiting Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on March 11th, can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 36, 37 and 38. 2020 at 7:15 pm in the Town Office located on South Main Street in Whiting VT. Purpose of the meeting: to hear a request for a subdivision of the ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT property located at 8 Bilodeau Rd, Whiting VT on the property owned AGENDA by Robert & Shelly Bilodeau / Pierre & Susan Bilodeau. BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD The application is available to the public at the Whiting Town Office, 29 S Main FEBRUARY 2020 CAREER CENTER St., Whiting VT. You are free to review the files for any additional information The following schedule of the Board of School Directors’ meetings is WED., FEBRUARY 12, 2020 concerning these matters. announced for the month of February 2020: 5:00 PM – A208 Friday, Feb 7 - 7:30 AM Facilities Committee Mtg. Topic/Agenda Item Persons wishing to be heard at this Public Meeting may do so in person or At ANWSD Office may be represented at the meeting by licensed Vermont Attorneys or authorized 1. Introduction of Board Members agents. Please note that in accordance with Chapter 117, Section 4464 of the Monday, Feb 10 - 6:00 PM ANWSD Regular Board Mtg. 2. Approve Agenda Vermont Statutes that participation in this Public Meeting is prerequisite to the At Vergennes Union High School Library 3. Visitors Comments right to take subsequent appeal. 4. Correspondence– Resignation – Monday, Feb 24 - 6:00 PM ANWSD Annual Meeting Release from Contract, FMLA At Vergennes Union High School Library 2/06 Consent Agenda 5. Minutes of January 15, 2020 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 6. Monthly Accts Payable for Jan. TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETING ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT • Building & Equipment Reserve TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 - 7:00 P.M. • General Fund Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham • Revolving Account ROOM 116 – LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM – 77 MAIN STREET Annual Meeting and Report Notice • McClure Grant AGENDA Dear Resident, • Makery Grant 7:00 1. **Call to Order • Payroll 2. *Approval of Agenda The Addison Northwest School District Annual Meeting will take place on • Payroll 3. *Approval of Minutes of January 28, 2020 Selectboard Meeting Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:00 PM at the Vergennes Union High School. Presentation 4** Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not Australian Ballot voting for ANWSD Board member representatives and the 7. Industrial Design and Fabrication/ otherwise included on this agenda] ANWSD Budget for the ensuing year will take place on Tuesday, March 3, STEM 7:05 5. *Michael Mazzella of Vermont Brew, with a request for a Public 2020 in each town’s polling location. Check with your local town office for Action Agenda Assemblage Permit from the Selectboard to allow alcohol sales at the official meeting times. Memorial Sports Center during Vermont Brew games, with conditions 8. Policy 2.7 Compensation and 7:10 6. **2020 Liquor License, Outside Consumption and Entertainment The 2020 Addison Northwest School District Annual Report will be available Benefits Permit Approvals, Pending Completion of Public Safety Inspections in the following manner: www.anwsd.org (Annual Reports tab) or call 9. Travel Reimbursements 7:15 7. **Police Chief and Chair of the Public Health & Safety Committee 802-870-8903 to request a copy by February 1, 2020. Copies will also be Informational Agenda Tom Hanley with the Committee’s recommendations on Revisions and available at Town Clerk’s offices, schools, and the ANWSD office. 10. Facilities Report Updates for the following Ordinances: 2/06 11. Budget/Policy Report · Restricting Alcoholic Beverages on Town Property 12. Community Engagement · Regulation of Noise TOWN OF PANTON 13. Superintendent’s Report · The Safe Operation of Bicycles and Other Rideable Devices 14. Dean of Student’s Report · Regulation of Commercial Activity on Public Property NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 15. Adult Tech Ed Report 7:30 8. **Howard Widelitz, Chair, Middlebury Energy Committee, with an The Panton Selectboard will hold a public hearing on the proposed amended 16. Audit Presentation update on the Energy Committee’s work on the Renewable Energy Panton Town Plan 17. Policy 4.1 Governance Style Policy/CO2 Reduction Strategy on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6PM at the 18. Executive Session – 7:50 9. *Agreement with the Town of New Haven for the Maintenance of Panton Town Hall Negotiations, Personnel Cobble Road 3176 Jersey Street, Panton, VT 8:00 10. **Discuss Preparations for Town Meeting • Per 1 V.S.A Section 313 8:10 11. *Resolution Certificate for Bond Votes for Water System In accordance with the provisions of 24 VSA § 4444, the Panton Town Plan is Upcoming Events Improvement, Flood Resiliency and Old Wastewater Treatment Facility proposed to be amended to include: Feb. 11th OPEN HOUSE 4-7pm Building Rehabilitation Projects. 1) The proposed adoption of an Enhanced Energy Plan to conform to the Feb. 12th & 13th Awards Breakfast 8:15 12. *Approval of Check Warrants provisions of 24 V.S.A Section 4352; Feb. 12th Annual Meeting Following 13. **Town Manager’s Report 2) Revisions to Town Plan Section 10: “Utilities and Energy”; Feb. Board Mt’g @7pm 14. **Board Member Concerns 3) An update to Section 9: “Community Facilities and Services”; and 8:35 15. *Executive Session – (Anticipated: Legal Matters) 4) An update to Section 11: “Transportation” Upcoming Committee Meetings Budget and Policy 2/25 5pm A106 16. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session Copies of the proposed Town Plan are available for review at the Panton Town 9:00 17. *Adjourn Clerk’s Office located in the Panton Town Hall, 3176 Jersey Street, Panton, VT (Main Campus) *Decision Item **Possible Decision during normal office hours or on the Town’s website at www.pantonvt.us. Community Engagement 2/26 5:30pm A208 If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Panton Selectboard Facilities 3/2 8:30am North Campus Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible. Howard Hall, Chair Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Teresa Smith Board meeting 3/11 5pm A208 Town’s website, www.TownOfMiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page 02/10 Zachary Weaver 02/10 Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020 — PAGE 39

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Our www.greenbuiltvermont.com Contest winners visit statehouse readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper MONTPELIER — Students years on the last week of October the K-4 age group, and Hadley are available on an equal opportunity from Addison, Lowell, Salisbury as a way of honoring of DEA agent Thomspon and Lilly Noonan, who basis. To complain of discrimination, call and Wells were treated as honored Enrique Camarena, who died in were first and second respectively HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at guests at the Vermont Statehouse the line of duty when abducted by in the 5th-8th age group. Raine 426-3500. Please call Kelly, Claire, or Tom on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The a drug cartel. In his memory, the Kuebler and Jade Thomas students were winners of the Red Red Ribbon Drug Free program received honorable mentions. Ribbon Drug Free Poster Contest, was launched. Every student is Staff members who encouraged February 10 great enthusiasts with their school encouraged to sign Drug Free their participation were Eileen spirit week, and contestants in Pledges committing to become Gombasi, and Natalie Houde. Puzzle Solutions the National Red Ribbon Photo informed of drug concerns and Four students from Lowell and Contest. staying clear of drugs. five students from the Student The students were given a tour With Vermont’s Drug concerns Council of Addison Central 6 4 2 9 3 8 7 5 1 of the State House led by Guy being among the highest in the were on hand for the celebration, Page, editor of The Chronicle. nation, Protecting Youth with though their whole schools were Former Gov. Jim Douglas was Prevention Awareness undertook engaged in their efforts. Students 3 5 1 6 7 2 4 8 9 available for a photo opportunity promoting this effort as a way to in attendance from Lowell were as was Jay Hooper, the Youth help curb youth use. The brains Cameron King, Megan Kneeland, 8 7 9 5 4 1 6 2 3 Caucus leader. Having started of our youth are our nation’s most Kayla Kennison and Eli Willey. his four years as a representative precious natural resource. Those from Addison Central at 22, he is one of the youngest Students from Wells and were Staff who encouraged their 1 9 4 8 5 6 2 3 7 House Representatives. Salisbury that were poster participation were Inga Hoag, Red Ribbon Drug Free week has contest winners were Callie Ann Suzanne Hodsden and Kathleen 7 2 6 3 1 9 5 4 8 been held nationally for the past 39 Chalmers, who took first place in Kilbourne. 5 3 8 4 2 7 1 9 6 Candidates 9 1 7 2 8 4 3 6 5 (Continued from Page 21) for safety and connection, chances community. I will do this with 4 6 3 7 9 5 8 1 2 mother, Sandi Yandow-Breur to experience the performing the same level of dedication, (class of 1970) and my stepfather, arts and athletic outlets. I am passion and commitment that I Jim Breur (class of 1978), are dedicated to working my hardest have had for the Vergennes-area 2 8 5 1 6 3 9 7 4 where I first learned about service to ensure that the decisions we community my entire life. I am to community. make for our schools today are excited to represent Addison on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Jim has served as the Vergennes the ones that will allow us to feel the ANWSD board and appreciate E R A S H A Y R O A D Fire Chief for the past 10 years good about how we are preparing all local support on March 3. 12 13 14 and has been a dedicated member our students for their future. OTHER ANWSD RACES S YNC I CE E DDA of the fire department for 40-plus 15 16 17 I am running for the board In Ferrisburgh, incumbent P AIR F IT I DOL years. My mother, Sandi, worked this year because despite my Bill Clark is running unopposed for decades for the supervisory lack of prior experience with to keep his seat, and Chris 18 19 20 union and now spends retirement A B IDIN G educational law or serving on a Kayhart — a former member of 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 supporting families in need of school board, I am an incredibly the Ferrisburgh Central School C A M PY I NC U R children’s mental health and quick study and have an ability to board who chaired the district’s 28 29 30 31 32 educational services. Currently think analytically, interpret data Act 46 study committee — is A LOE F L A B O NE they reside in West Addison, in a and apply it to the issues facing running unopposed to fill the 33 34 35 house that they have called home our district currently. I will listen seat currently held by Laurie C AN E AR N BC for the past 15 years. 36 37 38 actively while maintaining a deep Gutowski, who is retiring in A RT H YPE F IAT In addition to raising my concern for and connection to March. 39 40 41 children here, I work in Addison members of our community, our In Panton, incumbent Bradley O MEG A M ICRO County as a therapist who students, and to all other people Dewey is running unopposed to 42 43 44 45 specializes in substance abuse that the board represents. keep his seat. O TT O M AN and mental health counseling. My As an Addison representative In Vergennes, Martha DeGraaf 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 work gives me a special glimpse on the ANWSD board, I will and Jena Santa Maria are T H R U O NO D E F T into the importance of ensuring do my best to ensure that I running for the seat now held by 54 55 56 that children have access to a am engaging with you as a ANWSD Chair Sue Rakowski, S OAR A CT E TCH variety of resources, including 57 58 59 community and working to foster who announced last month that P END T EE R ACE quality education, opportunities the board’s engagement with the she would not seek re-election. PAGE 40 — Addison Independent, Monday, February 10, 2020