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Vol. 30INDEPENDENT No. 31 Middlebury, Vermont  Monday, December 10, 2018  36 Pages $1.00 New sign honors Cornwall’s Slade Vermont history buff spearheads belated tribute to abolitionist By JOHN FLOWERS accomplished historical figures, a Bragg and Cornwall Historical CORNWALL — A new sign has man named William Slade (1786- Society member Roth “T” Tall, gone up in the center of Cornwall 1859). The Middlebury College Slade’s considerable contributions Get to know village. graduate and ardent abolitionist to Vermont and the nation might This particular sign doesn’t order served his state as governor, have remained largely hidden to all Paul Gaugin people to stop, but they should — congressman, and as a passionate except archivists and history buffs to take a moment to read about one advocate for public education. committed to combing through • A bio-pic about the French of the town’s most colorful and Were it not for the efforts of Daniel (See Slade marker, Page 28) Impressionist painter will screen at THT on Wednesday. See Arts Beat Page 10. Pottery show is wrapping up • Work by Marcia Parker and Marshall Eddy are on display at the Studio School. See Page 14.

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Blankets of snow NOVEMBER SNOWS BLANKETED the Green Mountains, providing for terrific early-season conditions at ski areas around the state, including the Middlebury College Snow Bowl at the top of Middlebury Gap in Hancock. The Snow Bowl got off to its earliest start in decades with the Sheehan lift, and expects to open Worth Mountain Trails this week. Independent photo/Angelo Lynn Bristol to host a seasonal pageant • See young men represent Monkton malt grower is ‘SheFly’ takes flight in balsam, fir and spruce in the Mr. Christmas Tree expanding ... in Charlotte women’s clothing world competition. See Page 16. By CHRISTOPHER ROSS Charlotte, and will move operations By JOHN FLOWERS Apparel are embarking on a big MONKTON — Peterson Quality there early next year. MIDDLEBURY — A business fundraising push and have forged Malt, which opened Vermont’s first Peterson and its new equity born of the ingenuity of three an agreement with a factory that malt house in Monkton five years partner, Hotel Vermont in young women from Middlebury will begin producing their unique ago, has purchased Nordic Farms, Burlington, purchased the 583-acre College is hitting the fast track. line of outdoor recreation pants whose big, red-roofed barn stands at former dairy for $2.4 million. The co-founders of SheFly (See SheFly, Page 7A) a high-profile location off Route 7 in (See Malt, Page 24) PAGE 2 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 Bristol puts new rec center plan on hold Group: Proposed plot has drawbacks By CHRISTOPHER ROSS however, in spite of the steering BRISTOL — After months of committee’s findings. At its Dec. discussion, the Bristol Recreation 3 meeting the Bristol selectboard Community Steering Committee has delayed taking action on the Aug. voted down a plan to develop a new 20 purchase agreement until a future recreation center on the property at date, citing alternative options for the 76 West St., in spite of its desirable property, which include: location and gateway visibility. • Orchestrating a land swap with The steering committee was the Bristol Recreation Club. formed in September after the town • Purchasing 76 West St. now, of Bristol on Aug. 20 then reselling it later, signed an agreement The selectboard if workable plans fail (contingent upon voter to materialize approval) to purchase had hoped to earn The selectboard the 0.59-acre parcel voter approval for had hoped to earn for $166,500, with an the purchase on voter approval for eye toward replacing Town Meeting Day the purchase on the existing house next March but Town Meeting Day with facilities that acknowledged this next March but would consolidate acknowledged this the Recreation past Monday night past Monday night Department in one that developing that developing and location. and publicizing an publicizing an entirely The parcel, which entirely new plan new plan before then is adjacent to property before then would would pose significant owned by the Bristol challenges. Recreation Club, sits pose significant Operations for the 500 feet east of Airport challenges. Bristol Recreation Drive. Department are After hiring Chris fragmented among Huston of Bellwether Architects the Hub Teen Center, Holley Hall to provide conceptual designs for and the Bristol Clay Studio. Of the project, the steering committee particular concern to the department identified four significant downsides (and the Bristol Rec. Club) is the to the property, according to its Nov. Hub building, which is rapidly 9 letter to Bristol Town Administrator approaching the end of its life span. Off leash, on leash CHRIS ZEOLI WALKS his dogs, Souchi, left, and Findeln near his Middlebury home on a chilly De- Valerie Capels: At $166,500, the purchase price cember afternoon last week. • The parcel’s small size (a little of 76 West St. is roughly equivalent Independent photo/John S. McCright more than half an acre) would limit — at today’s rates — to 10 years of the growth of the physical space of rent the Rec. Department would pay Rec. Department programs. to maintain its current programming, Watershed grant application deadline is approaching • Current zoning will not according to steering committee accommodate parking, utilities and estimates. MONTPELIER — The Vermont municipalities, local and regional For 2019, $85,000 is available to some uses of outdoor space. The property was inspected Dec. 4, Watershed Grants Program is now government agencies, sporting clubs, fund three categories of projects. The • Purchasing the property for town but the town has not yet received the accepting applications for projects non-profit organizations, and- wa three categories and the maximum use would remove it from Bristol’s report. that protect, restore and enhance ter-related citizen groups. The range amount for each project type are: tax rolls. While the selectboard weighs its the state’s lakes, streams, rivers and of past projects is just as diverse and education and outreach ($5,000), • Bristol already owns two parcels options, the steering committee will ponds, including Vermonters’ ability has included invasive species educa- planning, assessment, inventory, whose larger size might better continue to meet and explore options to understand and enjoy these trea- tion, shoreline vegetation restoration monitoring ($3,500) and on-the- accommodate future growth. for a new community center, Capels sures. Applications are due no later and the removal of old dams and ground implementation ($10,000). The purchase is still on the table, said. than Friday Feb. 15, 2019. replacement of culverts to improve The Vermont Watershed Grants Program grants are available to fish movement. Program is a joint project of the Fish & Wildlife Department and the Department of Environmental Conservation. 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The installation was so fast. Just love watching The Watershed Grants application the arrow on the meter go the other way! guide and application forms are available on the web at: tinyurl.com/ Thanks again, vtwater-shed-grant. Note that the Leighton & Linda Riley – Bridport application process has changed. 802 . 453 . 2500 Applications for the Vermont Con- BristolElectronicsVT.com servation License Plate are available on the Department of Motor Vehicles FREE SITE EVALUATIONS website: tinyurl.com/VT-conserv- plate. Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 3 Now’s your chance; join ‘Idol’ contest Brandon-area to field By RUSSELL JONES and blues to sing at a Brandon In November, the Friends of BRANDON — Brandon-area Idol event held at the Town Hall. Brandon Town Hall held an opera level school spending residents are encouraged to step At the finals during the town car- competition and they regularly By RUSSELL JONES Creek Learning Academy (for- up to the microphone and wow nival in June, the contestants will hold concerts there each month. BRANDON — The school merly Leicester Central School) the crowd with their dulcet tones again chose their favorite song to Wright says that it is a natural board for the Rutland Northeast conducted during teacher in-ser- for a chance to win $1,000 as the perform. In addition to the cash extension of the wonderful music Supervisory Union looks to keep vice that focused on what actions first annual Brandon Idol singing prize, the winner will also be the programs that are going on at the a lid on spending in its upcoming to take during an active shooter competition gets underway at opening act for the music festival Neshobe Elementary School and budget. At their Nov. 29 meeting event. The training, known as the start of the new at the carnival. Otter Valley Union High School, board members approved a 2019- ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, year. Until then, the “This competition Event coordina- and she hopes the competition will 2020 school year draft budget that Counter, Evaluate) provides edu- Brandon Recreation is only going to tor Colleen Wright bring entertainment to residents of would raise spending by half a cators with tools to use in the event Department is make singers says the contestants Brandon through the long winter percent. of a shooter on school grounds. expecting dozens, will only be judged and into spring. The proposed $9.3 million The entire district had previously if not up to a 100 better. Worst case on their first and Contestants do not need to be spending plan is $50,588 more participated in this training, but (wouldn’t that be scenario, you’ll be last performance Brandon residents, but they do than the previous year, as very Leicester school has new faculty grand), of contes- the best karaoke and the different need to be at least 16 years old. few staffing or equipment changes and staff that also wanted to go tants to get ready for singer you know.” genres will help The judges, who will remain secret were needed from last year. About through the training. the big audition. — Colleen Wright the competitors until the event starts, will be look- $7.5 million, or 81 percent, of The training teaches them to On Jan. 12, 2019, keep from getting ing for talent, the ability to stay that spending goes to staffing and be Alert and recognize the signs seven finalists will stuck in one genre in key, how well the contestant benefits. of danger; Lockdown classrooms be chosen from all those who and help them step outside their works the audience and overall The district also plans to replace if evacuation is not an option; willing to strut their stuff on the comfort zone to become better performance. Any of the finalists three buses, but that will be a budget Inform others of where the danger stage. Those seven will then be singers. who miss a scheduled event will neutral replacement as three buses is; Counter the shooter by creating challenged to perform each month “This competition is only going be out of the competition. Com- are coming off lease and this will noise and movement to prevent the for the following six months to make singers better,” Wright petitors are responsible for their continue in a 10-year replacement shooter from accurately targeting culminating at the finals during said. “Worst case scenario, you’ll costumes, but the Brandon Recre- cycle for all district buses. another person; and Evacuating the town carnival in June for the be the best karaoke singer you ation Department will supply the The board also approved a move to a safe area when it is safe to do $1,000 in cash. know.” sound system, microphone, and, by the administration to have the so. ALICE trainers teach methods But it won’t be the same old This is the first time the town is of course, the stage. technology coordinator position of evacuating from higher floors, song each time. Each month, the holding the Brandon Idol compe- “I think it’s going to be a tre- upgraded to a director of technol- through windows, and under duress. seven finalists will be given a tition, but the Brandon Town Hall mendous turnout,” Wright said. ogy position. Collins says that the training genre ranging from Broadway, has a long tradition of nurturing “The more music we can bring to The tax consequences won’t be and drills are part of the district’s rock and roll, country, and rhythm talented musicians. town the better we’ll all be.” fully known until the Legislature regular system of ensuring faculty approves state aid next spring, but are ready to respond to incidents the board passed the budget unani- that may occur in schools and says mously on the first vote. Residents the district has been using the AL- City council gets affordable housing update in the Brandon-area district will ICE method for nearly two years. get to vote on the spending plan at By ANDY KIRKALDY Shanbacker said her agency and Before the adoption of ALICE, first hold a public hearing. Mayor town meetings in March. VERGENNES — The Vergennes its partner, Housing Vermont, have the previous approach had been to Renny Perry pledged to hold the The next RNESU board meeting City Council on Nov. 27 heard from already raised $1.8 million for the lockdown and shelter in place. hearing at a January council meet- will be held on Wednesday, Jan. Addison County Community Trust $7 million, roughly 25,000-square- “Sandy Hook changed that,” ing. 23, at 6 p.m. Executive Director Elise Shanback- foot project. She told the council Collins said. “With this, maybe Shanbacker said the units will be ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING er that the planned 24-unit afford- she expects the bulk of the funding, those first-graders could have intended to be affordable to tenants Superintendent Jeanne Collins, able housing project on Armory the sale of tax credits, to come been saved. Unfortunately, we with incomes “up to 120 percent of at the Nov. 29 meeting, discussed Lane is advancing. The project is through by April. learn new information every time area median income.” a recent training class at Otter intended to be built across the road The final piece of the puzzle will there’s a school shooting.” from the existing senior housing be a $400,000 Community De- project, not far from American velopment Block Grant for which Legion Post 14. Vergennes would have to apply and

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The quality work in each of these exhibits exceeds one’s expectations at al- most every turn (and don’t miss the Ginger Bread House exhibit going on at the Folklife Center these next couple of weeks before Christmas.) But it’s the Sheldon Museum’s current exhibit on the holiday season that is of particular interest — and not just because it’s seasonal. It’s also fun, informative and uniquely focused on Middlebury and Addison County. Trains are one of the themes of the Sheldon’s current exhibit, which is too good to try to put into words or capture in pictures. Set aside in one of the upstairs rooms, the miniature train exhibit is now in its 26th year and the train village and set gets better and better with each passing year. The big project this year was rebuilding the “old mountain” and replacing it with a new version — complete with a working gondola, mountain climbers scaling the faces or rappelling down, and skiers and snowboarders cruising down a slope that looks like it could pass for the famed Allen run at the Snow Bowl (with just a little imagination). Dozens of volunteers have contributed over 250 hours of their time and, along with over $1,000 in improvements, to putting together this year’s exhibit — and already it’s a huge hit. One family came back four times in a single day because the family’s kids were so enthralled, Museum Associate Director Mary Manley told me this past Friday, and even Mary couldn’t resist the urge to turn on the trains — watching them go round and round the tracks and through the village scenes simply makes you smile — for a quick demo before the real engineers arrived later that day. The Addison Independent featured a story about the exhibit in this past Thursday’s Arts + Leisure section, honing in on the work done by New Ha- ven residents Larry Maier and Ed McGuire to rebuild the massive mountain with its mandatory tunnels and impressive cliffs, and also about the train exhibit’s history, starting as it did back in 1992. But what’s so cool about the Sheldon’s exhibit is that the museum connects it to history of trains in the Middlebury area. Old photos adorn the walls showing various trains roaring through Middlebury’s downtown, stopping at the old train depot and, in one photo, carrying Calvin Coolidge through town during his presidency. Other nearby train stations are captured in photos as Portal well, putting the area’s train history in context with today’s work on the train TRISTAN MULLAN, NOT quite two years old, gets a boost to look through a window in the new out- tracks through town — exactly the kind of curating that makes the Sheldon door sculpture at the Parent/Child Center in Middlebury this past Monday. so unique. Independent photo/John S. McCright But before you even get to the train exhibit, enjoy a selection of miniature Christmas trees made by area artists (part of a raffle to benefit the museum), and two wonderful rooms exhibiting Christmas cards and greetings of old, as well as holiday artifacts belonging to the museum (and some loaned to the museum) for this special occasion. It’s an exhibit not to miss just for the simple fact that it will make you Letters to the Editor smile. But more than that, taking the time to walk through a museum, gazing and talking about the artifacts — preferably with friends or family — will bring a joy to your heart because it gives us all reason to move at a slower With community help, ‘Dinners’ feeds hospice patients pace and reflect on those things around us with a more introspective purpose. On behalf of Dinners with Love, most of our restaurant partners are 50 volunteers and 117 restaurants That’s a gift priceless in itself. Angelo Lynn I would like to express my deepest understandably closed. The Lions strong, allowing us to serve nearly gratitude to the Vergennes Lions Club donation meant that families 90 families throughout the state on Club for donating Thanksgiving had a delicious meal to share when a weekly basis. So far this year, our A D D I S O N C O U N T Y meals to some of the families in they otherwise would have had to volunteers have delivered nearly our Addison County program who cook for themselves, or worse, gone 4,000 meals to more than 220 needed a little extra love this time without. families — that’s up from 2,082 INDEPENDENTPeriodicals Postage Paid at Middlebury, Vt. 05753 of year. Dinners with Love partners with meals and 155 families in all of Postmaster, send address change to Addison Independent, Each week, Dinners with Love seven hospice agencies throughout 2017. 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In addition, at WowToyz in Vergennes takes a WowToyz donated $40,000 this break from packing toy orders for year to the Marine Toys for Tots People can learn to love winter by understanding it their customers to pre- Foundation to help pro- Winter is a terrible time of year. gone through a secret doorway to strange and wonderful. paring toy donations ADDISON COUNTY vide toys to children It’s cold. It’s dark. You have to another Earth. The trees are not You know that when summer for needy families Business News throughout the entire spend a half hour putting on heavy green or even red and brown; they comes, ordinary Earth will be back, within the community. country. clothing just to walk to the mailbox. are skeletons. The roads are crusty all smiles and comfort, filled with Thousands of toys WowToyz also works We all have chronic seasonal with dirt and salt and ice. Fields lakes and mountains to climb, in and custom gift bag assortments closely with local food shelves and depressive disorder. And many of us that were full of growth are empty the warm brightness of the sun. But are organized and assembled to elementary schools providing gift flee to Florida to escape. plains of snow. even then, if you half close your donate to families in need through bags for every child on the lists I do not. I would not. For me, It is another Earth, but it is a twin eyes, you can see the ghosts of local charitable organizations like provided by these organizations. winter is a difficult season, but it Earth. You know that because on a snow and darkness, saying, Have the HOPE Holiday Shop and the With needs increasing locally is also the season of magic. The moonless night in December, you fun. But we’ll be back. And then Charter House Coalition, both in each season, WowToyz has made first snowfall. The suddenness of can look at the sky and suddenly, once more we will tell you what life Middlebury, Chances for Christmas a commitment to making sure darkness after the clocks change. for the first time since last year, and death are really all about. in Essex Junction, the Vergennes every family in need has toys at The whiteness of the winter snow there is Orion waiting for you to Best of all, when you understand Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Christmas. in the moonlight. The terrifying say, Hello; welcome back; I’ve winter, you can live in it and love lostness when suddenly you find missed you. And of course, there’s it. And, if you can do that, you can yourself in a snowstorm, surround- the winter moon, shining its live in the kinds of beautiful places ed by whiteness with no idea where searchlight onto the snow, throwing that only exist when no one else to go — and then you find your sharp shadows like a marksman wants to live there. Letter way. might throw knives. Yes, it’s cold Paul N. Seward (Continued from Page 4) & Pub, Park Squeeze, Rosie’s In winter it is as if you have and dark. But it is also white and Middlebury And finally, I would be remiss Restaurant, Storm Café, Subway, if I did not acknowledge the and Two Brothers Tavern. It is 16 restaurants here in Addison such a privilege to have them on A poetic tribute to departed president and his dog County who kindly prepare and our team — we absolutely could Isn’t it his dog she knows he’s still hand. Which she can’t donate meals to hospice families not do this without them. we’re drawn to, here. And that wheelchair, see, it’s her leash he’s in our community every week. I If you’d like to learn more about his yellow lab retriever? against the wall, holding, inside the metal extend my gratitude to 3 Squares Dinners with Love and ways to Café, Black Sheep Bistro, get involved, please visit us on the Lying in the Rotunda. was his, too. A trainer box. With the bone, The Bobcat Café, The Bridge web at dinnerswithlove.org. Close to his flag-draped, thought to bring, he told her, he’d keep Restaurant, Coriander, Costello’s Sarah M. Audet military coffin. to let her feel less for her eternity. Market, Cubbers, Halfway House, Executive Director Jessica’s Restaurant, Morgan’s Dinners with Love Inc. Trained to stay, until anxious. To sense, — Gary Margolis, Cornwall Tavern, Mr. Up’s Restaurant Bridport she’s called to be if called, it was her job of service. Somehow to sit under his shaking

Some new reasons to take a knee Take a knee for the millions home alive. kidnapped from Africa and packed Take a knee for those blacks Sleep Out into the holds of slave ships. denied housing or home loans. Take a knee for those slaves who Take a knee for those denied the worked for NOTHING other than same quality of education provided by the falls maybe food, clothing, and shelter. white children. Take a knee for the tens of The 15th Amendment, ratified thousands who were kept and in 1870, prohibited states from bred like animals for their white denying a male citizen the right slave-owner’s profit. to vote based on “race, color or Take a knee for those women previous condition of servitude.” raped by their white slave-owners. Take a knee for all those Take a knee for those lynched. prohibited from voting through Take a knee for those killed by fear (KKK) or other discriminatory police for being black. policies or actions (poll taxes, Take a knee for the black veter- arbitrary poll closures, or names ans of the Civil War, WWI, WWII, arbitrarily erased from voter Korea, Viet Nam, who faced Jim registration lists). With Gratitude from John Graham Housing and Services – Crow in the South and North — if John Lea to all those who slept out, donated, and sponsored. they were lucky enough to come Bristol Its not too late to donate: www.johngrahamshelter.org/sleepout YOUR IDEAS YOUR DESIGN 69 Main Street, Vergennes, Vermont 05491

CUSTOM PRINTED SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE SPONSORING BUSINESSES: APPAREL American Flatbread, Middlebury • Four Seasons Sotheby International Realty TEES HOODIES BAGS Hannafords • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt • J.W. and D.E. Ryan Inc. HATS SWEATS & MORE Langrock Sperry and Wool, Attorneys • Linda’s Apparel • Malabar Many Items Done The Same Day. Marble Works • National Bank of Middlebury • Northern Daughters Great Holiday Gift. Otter Creek Brewing • Sheehy, Furlong and Behm, Attorneys Smith & McClain • Three Squares • Vergennes Wine • VT Coffee Company 68 Main Street, Middlebury • 802-388-3444 Vermont Gas • Vermont Hard Cider Company • W.D. Benton Appraisers www.middleburyshop.com PAGE 6 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 George Shortsleeve, 84, Shoreham SHOREHAM — George Walter Shortsleeve, 84, a resident of Shoreham, Vt., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Porta Caeli Hospice House in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a short unexpected illness. George was born in Burlington, VT, on November 12, 1934, the son of the late Paul C. Shortsleeve Sr. and Alice M. Allen. He attended Christ the King Catholic School in Rutland. He was a long-time employee of Vermont Marble in Center Rutland. George and his family moved to Manchester in 1967 where he owned and operated Shortsleeve Texaco and Million Mile Muffler. After he retired he worked part-time at East Dorset General Store. George moved to Shoreham, Vermont, where he GEORGE SHORTSLEEVE enjoyed summers and wintered in Oklahoma. George attended the Roman Catholic Church in burial will be celebrated Saturday, Shoreham, Vermont, and Mannford, December 15, at 10 a.m. at Christ Oklahoma. Our Savior Parish St. Paul’s Roman He is survived by his daughter Catholic Church in Manchester. Denise Beebe and her husband Interment will follow in the family Doug of East Dorset, sister Margaret lot in South Village Cemetery in East Ahlquist of South Carolina, six Dorset. Visiting hours will be held grandchildren, six great-grand chil- Friday, December 14, from 5-7 p.m. dren, four great-great-grandchildren. at Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 He has 2 very special Honorary Park Place, Manchester Center, VT. grandchildren (Damian and David In lieu of flowers memorial gifts Rhyne) and many nieces and in George’s memory may be made nephews. to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, He was preceded in death by his c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Home, wife Catherine LaBelle Shortsleeve, P.O. Box 885 Manchester Center, VT Food for the holidays whom he married May 30, 1953, 05255. To send the family personal THE RESIDENCE AT Otter Creek and Addison County Home Health and Hospice recently organized a daughter Mary Shortsleeve, son condolences please visit www.shea- community-wide holiday food drive. The effort raised 653 pounds of food for the HOPE (Helping Over- George Porky Shortsleeve, brother funeralhomes.com. come Poverty’s Effects) food shelf. Shown with the big haul of food, left to right, are Suzanne Bennett Paul Shortsleeve and daughter-in- The family has entrusted arrange- (Residence), Maureen Conrad (ACHHH), Melanie Dunn (Residence), Tyler Masters (Residence) and Mi- law Gladys Shortsleeve. ments to the care of Brewster-Shea chele Newton (ACHHH). Organizers passed on their thanks to all who contributed. A mass of Christian death and Funeral Home. ◊

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[email protected] 388-4392 Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 7 SheFly (Continued from Page 1) on SheFly’s pre-order website page as well as offer plus sizes for people for women within a few months. to lock in lower prices, according to who don’t fit into the typical pant SheFly is the brainchild of Massey. sizes but who still want to spend Georgia Grace Edwards, Bianca • They’ve forged an agreement time outside.” Gonzalez and Charlotte Massey. with a factory that will make The launch will involve SheFly They’ve developed a line of SheFly products and soon allow the pants in two colors: a black, discreet attractive outdoor pants for women company to fill the more than 200 model for people simply looking for that feature a special pre-orders for its pants. the “stealth pee” capability, and a zipper allowing the Addison County Pre-orders — which more colorful version with a zipper wearer to comfortably, require no payment but that can either be hidden or visible. safely and easily relieve Business News simply put the customer But Massey stressed SheFly will herself outside in a UPDATE in line to receive the be about more than pants. The three remote location, without pants at a discounted business partners are developing a exposing her skin to the rate when they are ready line of underwear to work in concert elements or other people. — are currently being accepted on with the pants. Still, the zipper Something men have been able to sheflyapparel.com. function of the pants works fine with do since pants were first created (for “We’ll be working with the factory any stretchy bikini-type underwear, men in mind). in the next few weeks to make the Massey said. “The problem is not our anatomy; first pair of pants — made by them, Looking to next fall, the SheFly the problem is our pants,” Edwards specifically for us — and then we’ll founders plan to launch a selection states through promotional test them, make sure they’re perfect of “Long Jane” long underwear that material on the product’s website, … and then we’ll be ready for will also function with the SheFly sheflyapparel.com. production,” Massey said. pants. “And that’s where SheFly comes Massey is confident customers Sarah Kearns is a business advisor in.” will get their pre-orders filled in with the Vermont Small Business Edwards partnered with her more than enough time for the Development Center. She has given student colleagues last year to upcoming hiking season. the SheFly founders some good develop the concept of a pants The factory, owned and operated advice on how to bring their idea line that could allow by the Visible Clothing from the drawing board to prototype. active outdoorswomen company, is located in “I met these amazing women in to answer the call of “These amazing Dharamsala, India. It’s February, and connected with them,” nature in the wilderness women … have a Fairtrade-certified said Kearns, whose specialty is without having to tons of energy enterprise that prides working with young entrepreneurs virtually disrobe. They and they have itself on providing throughout the state. “They have MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SENIOR Charlotte Massey, right, holds a prototype of new women’s outdoor pants that she and two recent came up with a zipper great ideas. superior working tons of energy and they have great that went all the way conditions and wages ideas. These three saw a problem, a Middlebury graduates have developed into a company called SheFly These three Apparel. Sarah Kearns, left, of the Vermont Small Business Development around, from front to for its employees, need in the marketplace and they are Center is helping the company get off the ground. back. They have a patent saw a problem, according to Massey. solving it. Those are the seeds of a Independent photo/John S. McCright pending on their SheFly a need in the Visible wants its successful business.” zipper technology. marketplace factory to generate zero Massey thanked Kearns for her sounding board, and we’re grateful why they need these pants,” Massey In the meantime, and they are waste, and SheFly will help. for that.” said. they’ve been refining solving it. Those be a beneficiary of that “Sarah has been incredibly helpful SheFly officials are also grateful Those who have tried the their product, creating environmental ethos. to us,” she said, praising her in for the testimonials they’ve been prototypes have been effusive in prototypes that they, are the seeds Massey explained particular for “unfiltered and true” receiving from other women who their praise, according to Massey. and others, have been of a successful SheFly pants will be advice. have tried out their pants prototypes. “One woman said, ‘It felt like I putting through the business.” made, at least initially, “She’s someone who’s always “We have people email us just had a superpower,’” Massey said paces during rigorous — Sarah Kearns from spare fabric left willing to listen and serve as a about every day with stories about with a smile. hiking, mountaineering over from Visible’s and rock climbing manufacturing process. expeditions. They’ve done a lot of “We don’t need to get any new the legwork in their dorm rooms, the fabric manufactured just for is,” old Stone Mill building in downtown Massey said. “In that way we are not Middlebury, and at the Vermont creating any new waste in creating Center for Emerging Technologies. our pants. We’re just taking existing “We’ve probably gone through fabric and putting it to use.” HAYMAKER BUN CAFÉ 40 prototypes to this point, iterating The fabric used will be water- BUNS, PASTRIES, ESPRESSO & DRIP COFFEE and reiterating to find a design that resistant, comfortable and synthetic works the best,” Massey said during with two-way stretch capability. a Dec. 6 interview. “We call them SheFly officials are also looking Tuesday – Saturday our ‘ex-pee-ditions.’ I took a couple at making a climbing pant made out 7:30am – 11:30am of pairs out for weeklong trips on of a natural fabric, and are exploring glaciers in the North Cascades in a partnership with a company that Washington, and we send them out can make fabric out of thread made www.haymakerbuns.com with people on ski trips, hiking trips, from recycled plastic bottles. 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The online platform of pants are made for people who fit provides much-needed startup into the ‘norm.’ Petite women can’t capital and advice for new businesses find any outdoor pants that fit them. www.thearcadianvt.com started by women. And you need a specialty pant in [email protected] Pricing for pants during the order to rock climb or mountaineer. crowdfunding campaign will range So they are often left unable to find from $85-$125 based on how early the pants they need. So we want to people order; customers can sign up be able to fill that gap in the market, 802-989-7026 • 7 Bakery Lane, Middlebury, VT calendar

PAGE 8 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 communitycalendar Dec MONDAY Champlain. They will be sharing and tying some Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Auditorium, celebration of St. Lucia, who brought food to the fly patterns for the cold water and pointing out Vergennes Union High School, 50 Monkton Christians in the catacombs of ancient Rome by 10 Age Well senior luncheon in several locations winter fishing is legal. Bring a Rd. Come hear instrumental and vocal music freeing up both of her hands by wearing a crown Vergennes. Monday, Dec. 10, 11:15 vice if you would like to spin up a few of these from local middle schoolers. The concert will of candles. Her story is told through song by a.m., KB Café, Kennedy Bros, Main St. flies. Most supplies provided, 8/0 thread in black feature the Middle School Chorus, Middle School participating members of St. Stephen’s youth, Arrive after 11:15 a.m. Enjoy baked ham, mashed helpful. 6:30 p.m. cash bar and social time. More Concert Band and the Jazz Jammers. members of the Nordic Chorus of Londonderry potatoes, sweet potato salad, roll, and ginger info contact Paul Scaramucci at 802‑989‑5748. and George Matthew Jr., St. Stephen’s organist. bread. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Dec THURSDAY Free. All are welcome. Michelle to reserve 802‑377‑1419. $5 suggested Dec WEDNESDAY “Almost, Maine” on stage in Middlebury. donation does not include gratuity. Open to 13 Age Well senior luncheon in Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., A.R.T. Black Box anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any 12 “Gaugin: The Full Story” on screen Vergennes. Thursday, Dec. 13, Theater, Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 12, Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Ave. Come see the latest offering by Addison 802‑388‑2287 to inquire. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 Repertory Theater, which the New York Times Glenn Miller Orchestra: “In The Christmas S. Pleasant St. The first full‑length biography of a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal at noon of calls “a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes Mood” in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 10, at 7 one of the world’s most popular yet controver‑ roast pork with warm applesauce, mashed pota‑ about love, with a touch of good‑natured magic p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. It’s sial artists. Part of THT’s Great Art Wednesdays toes, mixed vegetables, wheat dinner roll and realism … witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beau‑ a night of holiday favorites with the world famous series. Tickets $13 adults/$8 student (includes chocolate pudding. Bring your own place setting. tifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings Glenn Miller Orchestra. Hear classics like “Sleigh a $1 preservation fee), available online at 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle (most but not all of them happy).” Call the box Ride,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at to reserve 802‑377‑1419. Open to anyone age office now to reserve tickets at 802‑382‑1036. and “Jingle Bells,” alongside Miller staples 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m. 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride including “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Moonlight Age Well senior luncheon in Shoreham. may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to Dec FRIDAY Serenade,” “In the Mood.” Wednesday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m., Halfway House, inquire. Amaryllis in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 10, 7:30 Route 22A. Doors open and meal served at 11 Bridge School play in Middlebury. Thursday, 14 Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Bristol. p.m., Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. In a.m. until all are served. Menu includes chicken Dec. 13, 1:45‑2:30 p.m., Bridge School, 1469 Friday, Dec. 14, 5‑9 p.m., downtown. “There Is A Rose: A Capella Christmas Songs and biscuits, stuffing, mashed potatoes, ‑vege Exchange St. “The Castle on the Cliff,” an origi‑ Bristol’s newest event encourages you to and Motets from the 15th & 16th Centuries,” table, and dessert. Bridport Senior Citizen’s nal play was written entirely by Bridge School visit multiple unique locations on Main Street for a Susanne Peck will lead Amaryllis, the 16‑voice a Meeting at the Bridport Masonic Hall at 12:15 pm. students, and features three original songs terrific selection of local well‑known musical acts, capella ensemble in a performance of Magnificat 72 hours advanced notice required, call Michelle co‑written by students and Clint Bierman of the with accompanying wines, ciders, and delicious by Franco‑Flemish composer Pierre de la Rue to reserve 802‑377‑1419. $5 suggested donation band “The Grift.” Free and open to the public. Kid eats. Part of Bristol’s Cool Yule. (1460‑1518), motets by Byrd, Guerrero and does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 friendly for children 5 and up. “Three Identical Strangers” on screen in Palestrina, as well as carol favorites by and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride MiddNight at the Teen Center in Middlebury. Middlebury. *CHANGED FROM JAN. 13* Praetorius, Jacob Handl and others. Suggested may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to Thursday, Dec. 13, 3‑8 p.m., Addison Central Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. donation $15 at the door. More info at amaryllisvt. inquire. Teens, 77 Mary Hogan Dr. Teen friendly holiday Pleasant St. In 1980 New York, three young men org, [email protected] or 802‑453‑3513. “The Hate U Give” on screen in Middlebury. games and snacks. Free. who were all adopted meet each other and find Wednesday, Dec. 12, 4 and 7 p.m. Marquis The Great Vermont Flood of 1927 presentation out they’re triplets who were separated at birth. Theater, 65 Main St. Based on the bestselling in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 13, 3‑4 p.m., Then they discover why. Don’t miss this startling Dec TUESDAY young adult novel by Angie Thomas, this film is Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 and riveting documentary feature, winner of the second in Middlebury Showing Up for Racial EastView Ter. Join Middlebury College Professor the Special Jury Prize at Sundance 2018, from 11 Age Well senior luncheon in Justice’s Seeing Color/Seeking Justice film Emeritus Nick Clifford when he delivers this talk director Tim Wardle. Part of the MNFF Winter Vergennes. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 10 series. on one of Vermont’s most trying natural disasters. Screening Series. Tickets $13. a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Middlebury Community Music Center salon Free and open to the public. Addison County Gospel Choir in Bristol. Friday, Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6‑7 p.m., Artists reception in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. Dec. 14, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol, open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. VASA Unity Hall, Congregational Church of Middlebury, 13, 4‑6 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Park St. After hearing delightful harmonies of the monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. Meal at noon of 2 Main St. MCMC to perform pieces they have Route 7 South. A closing reception for Marcia season, a live nativity will join the concert and be sweet‑n‑sour pork, vegetable rice pilaf, spinach, been studying in their lessons. It’s a supportive Parker and Marshall Eddy, whose pottery is now followed by Christmas cookies in the festive hall. wheat dinner roll and pineapple tidbits. Bring your and casual way to share their music with family, on display. Refreshments served. Admission is free, but food for the Have a Heart own place setting. 72 hours advanced notice friends and other studios. Light refreshments are Midd Night Stroll in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. Food Shelf is welcome. required. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle to provided and it’s free and open to the public. Join 13, 5‑8 p.m., downtown and the Marble Works. Barn Opera: “La Boheme” in Brandon. Friday, reserve 802‑377‑1419. Open to anyone age 60 us. Salons happen every second Wednesday of Middlebury businesses will be open late with Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride the month. sales, specials, pop‑ups and lots more. Free Club Rd. Marcello the painter, and Rodolfo the may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to Mount Abraham Music Concert in Bristol. gift‑wrapping at Community Barn Ventures and poet, explore the varying degrees of love and inquire. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7‑9 p.m., Auditorium, Mt. the Hot Cocoa hut serving up cocoa and fixings infatuation; Marcello with the temptress, Musetta, New Haven River Anglers Association meeting Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. Come for 25 cents a cup. A Very Merry Middlebury and Rodolfo with their neighbor, the lovely and in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7‑8:30, Swift out and join the Mount Abraham UHS Music event. modest Mimi. All go through the extremes of the House Inn, 25 Stewart Ln. Local guide Andrew Department for their winter concert. More info call Festival of St. Lucia in Middlebury. human existence with experiences of both love Masenas and 802‑453‑7082. Thursday, Dec. 13, and loss. More details and tickets at barnopera. former guide VUHS middle school concert in Vergennes. 7:30‑8:30 p.m., St. com. John Synnott Stephen’s “Almost, Maine” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, will talk Episcopal Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., A.R.T. Black Box Theater, about Church, Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Ave. Come winter fish‑ 3 Main see the latest offering by Addison Repertory ing tactics St. Help Theater, which the New York Times calls “a and oppor‑ celebrate series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about tunities in the arrival love, with a touch of good‑natured magic realism Vermont of light in … witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beautifully and this tradi‑ structured play, with nifty surprise endings (most around tional but not all of them happy).” Call the box office Lake now to reserve tickets at 802‑382‑1036. Dec SATURDAY

15 Green Mountain Club hike or snowshoe in Hancock. Saturday, Dec. 15, Texas Falls. Hike or snow‑ shoe on the Texas Falls Nature Trail through forest & along Texas Brook. Loop is 1.2 miles; 70 foot elevation change. Average hike time is 1 hour. Moderate. Contact Beth Eliason at [email protected] for meeting time and place. Possible carpooling. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. Holiday breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, Dec. 15, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Fuel up for holiday shopping with Blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausages, home fries, egg dishes, and beverages. A great start for the day. $8 for adults/$4 for children under 12/$20 for families. Swedish festival of light Hot Cocoa Hut in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.‑2 p.m. Hot cocoa and fixings for LOCAL GIRLS WEARING traditional garb will sing in the celebration of Santa Lucia on the saint’s feast day, Thursday, Dec. 13, at St. 25 cents a cup. A Very Merry Middlebury event. Stephen’s Church on the green in Middlebury. The vocal and instrumental music will start at 7:30, with Swedish refreshments afterwards. Old‑fashioned visits with Santa in Middlebury. calendar

Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 9 communitycalendar Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.‑1 p.m., Danforth Managing holiday stress in Middlebury. Pewter Workshop, 52 Seymour St. Enjoy hot Wednesday, Dec. 19, 5:30‑7 p.m., Ilsley Library. cocoa while visiting with Santa. The holidays can be a stressful time. Acute Toys for Tots triple feature in Middlebury. (short‑term) stress is OK and even good for the Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m., Marquis Theater, body and mind. Chronic stress, however, can 65 Main St. A showing of three classic holiday be physically and mentally harmful for yourself specials: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “How the and your family. Fortunately there are lots of Grinch Stole Christmas,” and “Rudolph the Red easy‑to‑use tools to help people de‑stress. Nose Reindeer.” Admission an unwrapped toy or “The Ok. You’ve Got This” campaign invites you $5 donation for Toys for Tots. One toy donated to join Dr. Jody Brakeley to learn how stress per family of four/five. Seating is first come, first can affect brain development, social, emotional serve. Doors open at 9:20 a.m. Concessions, and behavioral skills, and physical and mental coffee, tea and mimosa will be available for health long into adulthood. We will share ideas purchase. No outside food or beverages. and resources about how to manage your own “La Traviata” live in HD in Middlebury. Saturday, stress, as well as ways to increase positive Dec. 15, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant family relationships. Kids are welcome. Light St. Yannick Nézet‑Séguin conducts Michael refreshments. More information: email Moira Mayer’s richly textured new Metropolitan Opera Cook at [email protected] production, featuring a dazzling 18th‑century setting that changes with the seasons. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/$10 students Dec THURSDAY (+1 preservation fee), available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 20 Age Well senior luncheon in 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m. Vergennes. Thursday, Dec. 20, 10 Take your picture with Santa Claus in a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 15, 1:30‑3 p.m., Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. The “Perennial Turn” and People of Faith Meal served at noon of stuffed chicken breast, discussion in Weybridge. Saturday, Dec. 15, mashed potatoes, gravy, whole baby carrots, 4‑5 p.m. Weybridge Congregational Church. cranberry sauce, wheat roll and pumpkin cake. What is the “Perennial Turn” and how can people Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested of faith contribute to it? Students in a Middlebury donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. College class have spent the semester explor‑ Raise your voices Call Michelle to 802‑ 388‑2287 to inquire. ing how lessons from perennial polyculture and THE ADDISON COUNTY Gospel Choir, a highlight of Field Days each August, will Midday concert in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. research can be applied more broadly to social sing in Bristol this Friday evening at the First Baptist Church of Bristol on Park Street. 20, 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal institutions to build a more just and sustainable A live nativity will follow the 7 p.m. concert. Church, 3 Main St. Take a midday break world. At this event people will discuss new and come hear Emily Sunderman, violinist; ways to define the relationship between humans Catherine Nichols, flutist, and George Matthew, titled by a different attribute of domestic architec‑ and non‑humans and to welcome the sacred Vergennes. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m., Jr. accompanist, play a free concert. ture: cupola, eaves, attic, beams, etc., instigated in nature. All are welcome. More information at Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Thursday, by Gaston Bachelard’s “The Poetics of Space.” Moonlight Madness in Brandon. Mikayla at [email protected] or Anna at Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Christmas isn’t just for Dec. 20, 4‑9 p.m., downtown. A time for shop‑ Free and open to the public. [email protected]. kids — Holiday gift swap game 10 a.m. Gifts ping local with sales, discounts and specials. 350Vermont Mother Up! In Middlebury. Sunday, Saturday, provided. Meal of beef stew, biscuit, winter mixed Stroll through downtown and drive to the Winterfest celebration in New Haven. Dec. 16, 5:30‑7:30 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Dec. 15, 5 p.m., New Haven Congregational vegetables, and tapioca pudding with peaches outskirts. Enjoy the sights and sounds and 154 Creek Rd. This meet up brings together Church and town green, Town Hill Rd. Festivities and cream served at noon. Bring a holiday visit with friends and neighbors. It is a time families to talk about the tough realities of climate begin at 5 p.m. with tasty treats and hot refresh‑ goodie to share. Bring your own place setting. $5 to catch a scrumptious bite to eat or warm up change and to participate in the transition to ments at the church. The Memorial Tree Lighting suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice with something warm to drink. And last but not healthier and safer world. A vegetarian meal and at 5:30 p.m. on the town green, with decorating, required. Call Michelle to reserve 802‑377‑1419. least, it is a time to support your neighbors and childcare for ages 8 and under will be provided. wagon rides, fire barrels, s’mores, carols and Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse keep it local. “Raise the Roof” buffet supper and variety of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call Santa. Sing‑along and caroling with a special “West Side Story” on screen in Middlebury. show in Bristol. Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m., Bristol guest in the church begins at 6:30 p.m. Free and ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to inquire. Thursday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m., Community Room, Federated Church, 37 North St. The variety show open to all. ADA Accessible. More info contact Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony and Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury will include music, stories and songs for the holi‑ Suzy Roorda at 802‑453‑5978. open house in Middlebury. Tuesday, Dec. 18, Community Classic Film Club turns to a great day season, both sacred and secular. Donations 6‑7 p.m., Homeward Bound, 236 Boardman musical classic. On the 100th anniversary of Barn Opera: “La Boheme” in Brandon. of $10 for the supper and $10 for the show will be Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, St. Friends of Homeward Bound are invited to the birth of its composer Leonard Bernstein, used to repair the church roof. Cash, check, and 62 Country Club Rd. Marcello the painter, and share their holiday cheer with shelter animals, this story raises the question of who is truly major credit cards accepted. Rodolfo the poet, explore the varying degrees enjoy seasonal delights, and participate in a tree an American and how can we learn to live Nativity and carol sing in Brandon. Sunday, Dec. of love and infatuation; Marcello with the tempt‑ lighting ceremony that celebrates pets, past and together. It’s also a wonderful tale of love, 16, 6‑7 p.m., front steps, Brandon Baptist Church, ress, Musetta, and Rodolfo with their neighbor, present. turbulence, and tragedy. Free. Discussion to 13 Champlain St. A live Nativity with carol sing, the lovely and modest Mimi. All go through the Book talk in Brandon. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., follow. Cookies, popcorn and good coffee. See followed by refreshments inside the church. extremes of the human existence with experi‑ Brandon Public Library, 4 Franklin St. Meet and great films with friends old and new. Questions? Call the church at 802‑247‑3339. ences of both love and loss. More details and discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by tickets at barnopera.com. Rebecca Skloot. “Almost, Maine” on stage in Middlebury. Christmas benefit concert and sing‑a‑long in LIVEMUSIC Dec Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., United Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., A.R.T. Black Box MONDAY Middlebury. Amaryllis in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 10, 7:30 Theater, Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Methodist Church, N. Pleasant St. Join singers p.m., Stephen’s Episcopal Church. 17 Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Ave. Come see the latest offering by Addison from local churches. Open to all, to support the Monday, Dec. 17, 10:45 a.m., Cubbers, Mt. Abraham Music Concert in Bristol. Repertory Theater, which the New York Times housing and feeding program at Charter House. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7‑9 p.m., Mt. Abraham Main St. Doors open at 10:45 a.m., meal calls “a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes Offering will be taken. Refreshments to follow. Union High School. served at 11 a.m. Chef’s Choice — always deli‑ about love, with a touch of good‑natured magic VUHS high school concert in Vergennes. cious — includes beverage and dessert. $5 Addison County Gospel Choir in Bristol. realism … witty, romantic, unsentimental. A beau‑ Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Vergennes Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church suggested donation does not include gratuity. 72 tifully structured play, with nifty surprise endings Union High School, 50 Monkton Rd. Come hear of Bristol. hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to (most but not all of them happy).” Call the box what music students at VUHS have been work‑ Sunday, Dec. reserve 802‑377‑1419. Open to anyone age 60 Sadie Brightman in Middlebury. office now to reserve tickets at 802‑382‑1036. ing on this year at an instrumental and vocal 16, 3‑4 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride concert. The concert will feature the High School Wednesday, Dec. 19, 8 may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to Blues Jam in Bristol. Concert Choir, High School Symphonic Band, p.m., Hatch 31. inquire. Commodore Singers, and the Commodore Jazz Dec Midday concert in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. SUNDAY Storymatters in Middlebury. Monday, Dec. 17, Ensemble. 20, 12:15‑12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal 4 p.m., Vermont Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 16 Church. Sadie Brightman performs in Main St. A prompt: “And Then There is December Sunday, Dec. 16, 3‑4 Monday, Middlebury. ‑ tales of excitement or let down or any place in Dec Michele Fay and Tim Price in Bristol. p.m., Community Room, EastView at WEDNESDAY Dec. 31, 5‑5:40 p.m., First Baptist Church of between.” Come listen and tell. Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Sadie Brightman, Bristol. Grieving and the Holidays in Middlebury. 19 founder and director of the Middlebury Age Well senior luncheon in Wednesday, Jan. 16, 8 Monday, Dec. 17, 5:30‑7:30 p.m., Hospice Blues Jam in Bristol. Community Music Center, brings her exquisite Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 19, p.m., Hatch 31. Volunteer Services, Marble Works, 63 Maple St., talent to EastView for a piano recital. She’ll play 11:15 a.m., Middlebury Rec. Center, 154 Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 8A. Holidays magnify the loss of loved ones. The LC Jazz in Vergennes. works by Handel, Beethoven, Kapralova, and Creek Rd. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Meal at p.m., Vergennes Opera House. need for support may be greater. Gather with Chopin. Free and open to the public. noon of broccoli quiche, yellow squash, Brussels others to share and prepare for this challenging sprouts, wheat dinner roll and pears. Bring your See a full listing of Author Laurie Patton to read in Middlebury. time. Confidential, compassionate support. More Sunday, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m., Vermont Book own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 info call 802‑388‑9857. hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to ONGOINGEVENTS Shop, 38 Main St. Laurie Patton, poet, author in the Thursday edition of the and president of Middlebury College, will read reserve 802‑377‑1419. Open to anyone age 60 from, discuss and sign her latest poetry collec‑ and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride Addison Independent Dec and on the Web at tion, “House Crossing,” 32 poems about where TUESDAY may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to we live or, more properly, dwell, with each poem inquire. www.addisonindependent.com 18 Age Well senior luncheon in PAGE 10 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 Gauguin, opera and ‘Strangers’ coming to Middlebury this week As part of the Great Art Wednesdays series, “Gauguin: The Full Story” will be screened at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12. “Gauguin: The Full Story” is the first full-length biography of one of the world’s most popular yet controversial artists. Gauguin is best known for his gorgeous paintings of Tahiti in which beautiful native girls frolic enticingly on perfect South Pacific beaches. But have these celebrated portrayals of an earthly paradise been misunderstood? And has the fame of Gauguin’s Tahiti pictures blinded us to the bigger truth about his achievements? Art critic Waldemar Januszczak believes so, and his epic biography of Gauguin follows the painter through countless twists and turns in a remarkable life that takes him from an idyllic and forgotten childhood in Peru to a horrific and notorious death on the Marquesas Islands. The Gauguin who emerges from this radical re-telling of his story was not only a great painter but also a sculptor, musician, print maker, journalist and ceramicist. The film also refutes the various accusations of sexual misconduct, familial neglect and racism that are frequently made against Gauguin, and proposes a completely new understanding of his place in art. Hailed by The Times as the finest artistic biography ever made, “Gauguin: The Full Story” features a stunning collection of Gauguin’s masterpieces shot in museums and galleries around the world, including paintings put on show at the TRIPLETS SEPARATED AT birth are the subject of the documentary “Three Identical Strangers.” It will be shown at THT Friday evening as part Hermitage in St. Petersburg which of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival series. haven’t been seen in public since their disappearance during World War II. Run time is two hours. THT box office Monday – Saturday, Middlebury. birth and first meet each other by Note: This documentary contains Tickets are $13/ $8 and may be noon to 5 p.m., or at the door one “THREE IDENTICAL utter coincidence at age 19. Why adult themes and depictions of purchased at townhalltheater.org, hour before show time. The THT is STRANGERS” AT THT they are separated and at whose nudity. Parents should be advised. by calling 802-382-9222, at the located at 68 South Pleasant St. in The Middlebury New Filmmakers behest makes this unforgettable Festival is pleased to present the documentary a highly complex, yet riveting documentary “Three richly rewarding, psychological Identical Strangers” on Friday, Dec. thriller. Director Wardle’s patient 14, at 7 p.m. as its featured December and compassionate approach allows film for the MNFF 2018/19 Winter/ for a full understanding of what Spring Screening Series at Town Hall transpired and how the brothers’ Theater in Middlebury. lives irrevocably changed Expanding to in the aftermath of their seven films from six, storied reunion and MNFF offers one arts sudden celebrity. Winner distinctive feature of the Special Jury Prize every month, which at the 2018 Sundance Film began in November beat Festival, and concludes in May. “Three Identical The Series retains its by Greg Pahl Strangers” is a special exclusive focus on film that will resonate prominent work by first deeply with audiences. and second time filmmakers. “A gripping, stranger-than-fiction “Having seen this incredible account of a real-world medical documentary, I can only urge our conspiracy,” as described by Variety’s audiences to mark their calendar for Peter Debruge, “the film begins as a this screening of ‘Three Identical human-interest story and builds to Strangers,’” noted Lloyd Komesar, an impressive work of investigative MNFF Producer, “The combination journalism into how and why the of truly amazing subject matter and three brothers were placed with the outstanding directorial skill puts this families who raised them. The truth film into rarified air.” about the triplets boggles the mind.” “Three Identical Strangers,” Tickets are $13, available at the director Tim Wardle’s remarkable THT by calling 802-382-9222, at the achievement, tells the astonishing THT box office Monday – Saturday, TENOR JUAN DIEGO FLÓREZ and soprano Diana Damrau sing the parts of tragic lovers in Verdi’s “La story of three brothers — identical noon to 5 p.m., or at the door one Traviata,” which will be seen on the screen at Middlebury’s THT on Saturday. triplets — who are separated at (See Arts Beat, Page 11) Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 11

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CLAY SCULPTURES BY Marcia Parker, left, and Marshall Eddy are on display at the Middlebury Studio School. There will be a closing reception for the artists this Thursday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m.

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CYPRESS” ELI JENSEN performs a musical number during the recruited two to three friends and “Talent” portion of last year’s Mr. Christmas Tree Pageant. The annual (Continued on next Page) pageant returns to the Mount Abraham auditorium this Saturday night.

RYAN BONAR, “MR. CEDAR,” gets some backup from his “elves” while showing off his talents in the 2017 Mr. Christmas Tree Pageant in the Mount Abraham auditorium. Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 17

ALL THE CONTESTANTS in the 2017 Mr. Christmas Tree Pageant appear on the Mount Abe stage — with helpers — at last year’s gala. The fun continues for the sixth year at this year’s pageant on Sat- urday, Dec. 15.

(From previous Page) classmates to serve on their team as “elves.” Each team is busily coming up with creative ways to entertain and impress the crowd with outra- geous costumes and choreographed programs. Ultimately, it will be up to a panel of five “celebrity” judges from the community to determine the 2018 winner. In addition to the competition, those in attendance will be treated to humorous hosts, live carolers and fast-paced transitions. The evening is free to the public and appropriate for all ages. Young Life is an organization that serves adolescents. Its staff and volunteers enter the world of kids, focusing on what matters to them — fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. In doing so, they earn the privilege of talking to them about something they think matters most of all — God and His love for them. All are invited to cheer on this year’s contestants: Grady Brokaw “Mr. Evergreen,” Cyrus Devine “Mr. Cypress,” Jacob Thomas “Mr. Fir,” Parker Hines “Mr. Pine,” Jordan Fritz “Mr. Spruce,” Will Martin “Mr. Balsam” and Tom Carlton “Mr. Artificial.” Questions about the event can be directed to Young Life Area Director Todd Goodyear at 349-0498. Read the Agricultural Pages every third Thursday in the

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ERIC FORAND, SHOWN with his 2017 Vermont State Firefighters JAMES ROBIDEAU, SHOWN here accepting the Emergency Mainte- Association Fire Chief of the Year nance Technician/Truck Captain Award at last January’s Addison Coun- plaque, was reappointed as deputy ty Firefighters’ Association, was recently named Bristol co-apparatus chief of the Bristol Fire Department. maintenance officer along with Jarrett Kimball. Bristol Fire Dept. reappoints chief BRISTOL — Bristol Fire Chief at the end of 2021. were chosen at its Dec. 5 department Brett LaRose and Deputy Fire Chief After advertising for the posi- staff meeting, include Assistant Eric Forand will lead the Bristol tions, the town of Bristol received Chief Kevin LaRose, Captains Fire Department for three more exactly one application for each Matthew Lathrop and Amos years. position. LaRose and Forand have Martin, Lieutenants James Huckett The Bristol selectboard at its Dec. served together in their respective and Adrian Ludka and Apparatus 3 meeting reappointed LaRose and positions since 2014. Maintenance Officers Jarrett Forand to new terms that will expire Other department leaders, which Kimball and James Robideau.

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SPORTS VUHS loses coach, leader Peter Quinn School clinician dies unexpected Saturday By ANDY KIRKALDY WALTHAM — Highly respected school-based clinician and Vergennes Union High School basketball coach Peter Quinn died unexpectedly on Saturday morning of natural causes, stunning the VUHS and Vergennes community he had served for two decades and saddening the many who knew him statewide for his ded- ication to the welfare of teens and his love of basketball. A native of Concord, Mass., and a 1971 graduate of Middlebury College, Quinn started his career in social work at the former Weeks School in Vergennes. After obtaining a graduate degree in Boston, he served from the late 1970s through the 1990s as director of the Kingsland Bay School, which contracted with the state of Vermont to care for troubled adolescent girls who had been placed under the ward of the state. The school had a home MIDDLEBURY CENTER ERIC McCord hauls down one of his 16 rebounds against Skidmore on Saturday. He was also top scorer for the Panthers first in Ferrisburgh and then expand- with 18 points in the 71-54 win. ed into Middlebury. Photo by Steve James For the past two decades Quinn, a Waltham resident, worked for the Counseling Service of Addison Middlebury bounces back, beats Skidmore County (CSAC) as a school-based clinician at VUHS, helping students Bench players, good defense aid in victory in need. By ANDY KIRKALDY Brown said those elements are VUHS Principal Stephanie Taylor MIDDLEBURY — After giving up critical for the Panthers to perform the said in a Saturday email the school more than 90 points in back-to-back best, especially given their preferred was working with CSAC to provide losses and being outrebounded at transition game thrives on turnovers (See Peter Quinn, Page 20) Plattsburgh on Tuesday, the Middle- and quick outlet passes after defensive bury College men’s basketball team rebounds. restored order vs. visiting Skidmore on “When we’re playing well we’re Saturday. really rebounding the basketball at a While snapping that brief two-game high level. And for a couple games we skid with a 71-54 victory, the Panthers actually got beat on the boards, and today held the 4-3 Thoroughbreds to 32 percent with Eric and Matt (Folger) and some of shooting and outrebounded them, 48-44. the other guys, we just did a tremendous With Tuesday’s loss at No. 10 Platts- job of rebounding. It gets us out and gets burgh, the Panthers stand at 6-2 heading us some easy shots on offense,” Brown into two road games on Dec. 17 and said. “And I also thought we played very 18. And they probably will drop from good defense. They have several talented last week’s No. 18 ranking in NCAA players one-on-one, and it’s a challenge Division III. to guard them.” But more importantly, according McCord also acknowledged the to senior forward Eric McCord, who victory would help the team’s frame of dominated in the paint with 18 points mind. “It’s a long season, and you’ve and 16 rebounds, and Coach Jeff Brown just got to stay positive, just come in the Panthers on Saturday took care of each day and do the work, do the little business on the defensive end and on things right. It was definitely good to the boards. get this one under our belt, though,” “I think it was huge,” McCord said. McCord said. “We needed this one.” “All five guys on the court, and we Those talented Skidmore players to played like 10 deep today, did a tremen- whom Brown referred are guards Noah PANTHER GUARD JACK Farrell and Thoroughbred guard Noah dous job really hunkering down and Meren and Edvinas Rupkus, who came Meren chase a loose ball during Saturday’s game in Middlebury. playing some defense and rebounding. in averaging about 27 and 16 points per Photo by Steve James So it was a great effort all around.” (See Men’s hoop, Page 20) PETER QUINN PAGE 20 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 In women’s basketball Panthers make it 8-0 MIDDLEBURY — The Middle- Skidmore came no closer than 17 bury College women’s basketball points during the second half as the team coasted past visiting Skidmore Panthers pulled steadily away. on Saturday, 71-45, as the Panthers Harrison led the Panthers with 16 concluded their first semester with points and nine rebounds. Colleen an 8-0 record. The Thoroughbreds Caveney scored 10, while Maya Da- fell to 2-7. vis finished with nine points and 11 The second quarter was pivotal. boards. Huffman scored nine, pulled After a late bucket by Alex Huffman down nine boards and picked up four put the Panthers up by 19-16 after the steals, while Kira Waldman finished first period, Middlebury outscored with five points, seven rebounds and Skidmore by 20-6 in the second four assists. quarter, including an 18-2 run over Skidmore’s Jessica Centore led all the final 7:48, during which Cather- scorers with 18 points, to go along ine Harrison scored six points. with four assists and four steals. Leagues name field hockey stars ADDISON COUNTY — Thirteen senior forward/midfielder Sophie members of the Mount Abraham, Markowski, and OV junior goalie Otter Valley and Middlebury union Elinor Ross earned Second Team high school field hockey teams- re recognition. ceived postseason recognition from Two Tigers, senior midfielder MAX BOSCO CAME off the Middlebury bench to score 11 points and tally three assists in the Panthers’ 71-54 win over Skidmore on Saturday. the Metro Conference or Marble Abby LaRock and senior forward Photo by Steve James Valley League B Division coaches. Grace Widelitz, and two Eagles, Mount Abe senior forward Jalen senior midfielders Casondra Dykstra Cook and senior goalie Chessley and Evan Laurent, earned Second Men’s hoop Jackman earned First-Team Metro Team Metro nods. honors. Receiving Metro Honorable Men- (Continued from Page 19) the final 10-plus minutes. program, and a lot of guys who are Three Otters were named to tion were Eagle junior defenders game, respectively. The Panthers held Folger finished with 14 points and in position to really step up and have the MVL B Division First Team: Camille Lyons and Maizy Shepard Meren to 20 on nine-for-23 from the nine rebounds, and Bosco chipped a meaningful role,” Brown said. junior forward Alia Edmunds, senior and Tiger sophomore defender Lydia floor and Rupkus to 12 on three for 10. in 11 points off the bench. Farrell “We’re kind of learning, but I really defender Gabriella LaGrange, and Deppman. The Panthers also got a boost from didn’t shoot well, scoring just five, like the potential of this group. I think the bench after a slow start. Skidmore but chipped in nine rebounds and it’s a group that’s going to get better went on top, 11-10, at 13:20 of the five assists from the point guard up through February.” first half on a Meren jumper, but with spot. Kornaker added nine points, McCord, one of only two seniors Peter Quinn several subs on the floor the Panthers and freshman forward Alex Sobel on the team, said effort will be need- outscored them by 12-0 over the next contributed five rebounds and three ed to reach that potential. (Continued from Page 19) she wrote. “He was a dear man five minutes to take the lead for good. blocked shots off the bench. “If we put in the work we’re talent- counseling for students and staff on deeply connected and committed Three reserve guards triggered the Brown said the contributions from ed enough to compete with anyone Monday. Eight CSAC counselors to the VUHS community and I’m run on the offensive end: Joey Leigh- the bench exceeded the numbers. in the country,” he said. “We felt that were expected to be on hand at the heartbroken over his death.” ton scored in the lane, Max Bosco “In the first half it was a big-time way after those two losses. And I school on Monday morning. As a coach Quinn led both the converted in transition, and Perry lift,” he said. think we just have the mentality now Taylor also spoke about Quinn. Commodore girls’ and boys’ varsity DeLorenzo canned a three-pointer Both Brown and McCord are and we just have a whole lot of work “I can’t begin to describe what his teams to more than 100 wins. His (and took a charge at the other end). optimistic good things lie ahead for to do as a team to get better.” death will mean to our community,” girls’ team claimed Division II state Starters McCord and Griffin Kor- the Panthers. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at championships in 2005 and 2006, naker joined them on the floor, and “We have a lot of youth in our [email protected]. and his 2013 boys’ team went 24-0 McCord scored twice inside on feeds in winning the 2013 D-II title. from Leighton and Bosco before As a basketball player himself, Kornaker capped the surge with a Quinn’s teams in the Burlington, conventional three-point play at 9:28 ScoreScore Middlebury, Bristol and Vergennes that made it 22-11. BOARD basketball leagues all won multiple A few minutes later a Meren jump- COLLEGE SPORTS championship, with the Burlington er followed by two Greg Skoric free Men’s Hockey and Middlebury teams’ totals reach- throws at 4:14 cut the Panther lead 12/7 Hamilton vs. Midd...... 4-3 ing double digits. His Burlington to 26-19, but the Panthers closed the 12/8 Amherst vs. Midd...... 3-3 teams routinely competed success- half with a 17-7 run to lead by 17 at Women’s Hockey fully against recent graduates from the break, 43-26. Bosco sank nine of 12/8 Midd vs. Utica...... 4-3 the University of Vermont and St. those points, including a three-pointer Women’s Basketball Michael’s College varsity squads. and a jumper with seconds left in the 12/8 Midd. vs. Skidmore...... 71-45 The Independent plans to publish half, while Folger hit a sensational Men’s Basketball a fuller look at Quinn’s career and an fast-break layup in traffic, drilled a 12/8 Midd. vs. Skidmore...... 71-54 obituary in Thursday’s edition. corner three, and grabbed an offen- sive board and fed Kornaker for a three-pointer. Thoroughbred Skoric converted a putback to open the second half, but Schedule the Panthers answered with a 10-0 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Basketball run to take a 53-28 lead at 16:10 and Girls’ Hockey 12/10 Fair Haven at VUHS ...... 7 PM pretty well settle matters. Folger sank 12/12 MUHS at Brattleboro...... 4 PM 12/10 Mt. Abe at Mill River...... 7 PM a three, McCord converted one of his 12/15 Colch/Burl at MUHS...... 5 PM 12/13 Fairfax at VUHS...... 7 PM several reverse layups in the post, Boys’ Hockey 12/13 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe...... 7 PM Jack Farrell converted a three-point 12/15 Spaulding at MUHS...... 7 PM 12/13 OV vs. Winds. at Proctor...... 5:30 PM play after grabbing an offensive Girls’ Basketball 12/14 OV vs. TBD at Proctor...... 5:30/7 PM board, and McCord capped the run 12/10 West Rutland at OV...... 7 PM 12/15 MUHS at Enosburg...... 2:30 PM with a putback. 12/11 Fair Haven at VUHS ...... 7 PM Nordic Meren at one point sparked a 15-0 12/11 MUHS at Mill River...... 7 PM 12/15 MUHS Hosts at Rikert...... 10 AM Skidmore surge that cut the Panther 12/13 MUHS at Fair Haven...... 7 PM COLLEGE SPORTS lead to 12 at 58-46 at 10:20, but 12/13 Mt. Abe at U-32...... 7 PM Men’s Basketball Folger answered with a three, and FRESHMAN FORWARD ALEX Sobel sets a pick around which Panther the Middlebury defense held the guard Max Bosco sheds a Thoroughbred defender during Saturday’s 12/14 VUHS at Hazen...... 7 PM 12/17 Midd. at Pitt.-Bradford...... 2 PM game in Pepin Gymnasium. Middlebury beat Skidmore, 71-54. 12/15 OV at Proctor...... 1 PM 12/18 Midd. at Hilbert...... 3 PM Thoroughbreds to eight points over Photo by Steve James Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 21 County 4-H’ers do well at annual Achievement Night MIDDLEBURY — Mary Hogan eight or more hours of project work night’s awardees. both from Bridport; Reigin Gracie, rankings at three club horse shows School in Middlebury hosted area including presentations beyond the Bristol; Rosa Kehoe, Middlebury; during the year, although 4-H’ers 4-H’ers at the annual Addison club level. CERTIFICATE OF Andrew Lester, Ferrisburgh and also need to submit completed County 4-H Achievement Night on To earn a medal, the 4-H’ers CONTINUED ACHIEVEMENT Brailey, Mason and Ryle-Mae record books to qualify. Nov. 17. must have previously earned a Community service: Bethany Livingston, New Haven. Winners were: The evening marked the Certificate of Excellence in that Orvis, Middlebury. Equine: Catara Doner, Cornwall; Beginner culmination of the 4-H year, where project, be enrolled in the project Dairy: Renee Bolduc, New Lea Krause, Addison; Emma Reen, Champion: Sage Stevers, New members who have worked hard for more than two years and Haven; Bethany Orvis, Middlebury; Lincoln and Shyanne Wedge, Haven. Reserve Champion: Randy in their project areas have participated Michael Plouffe, Bridport and Shoreham. Cameron, Shoreham. received recognition For Achievement beyond the club Averi Salley, Ferrisburgh. Food and Nutrition: Michael Advanced Beginner for their efforts. level. Certificates Equine: Lauren Hodsden, Plouffe, Bridport. Champion: Shelby Stevers, New Critter Creek 4-H Night each club of Continued Bridport and McKenna White, Leadership: Brianna Haven. Club of Addison and prepared a Achievement are Shoreham. VanderWey, Ferrisburgh. Junior Mountain View 4-H basket of items presented to 4-H’ers Champion: Sadie James, Bristol. Club of Bridport for continued medal- MEDAL CERTIFICATE OF Reserve Champion: Emma Reen, hosted the event, for a raffle with level achievements Community service: Renee PARTICIPATION Lincoln. which was attended proceeds going after receipt of a Bolduc, New Haven. Beef: Rosa Kehoe, Middlebury Senior: Champion: McKenna by 39 youths, 14 to the Addison medal. Dairy: Jonathan Flores- and Alexis Whipple, Bridport. White, Shoreham. Reserve leaders and 17 County 4-H For Achievement Torres, Bridport; Colin Foster, Community service: Colin Champion: Lauren Hodsden, guests. Emcees were Night each club Middlebury; Isabelle Gilley, Foster, Middlebury and Brianna Bridport. Courtney Curler and Foundation. prepared a basket Bristol; Karissa Livingston, New VanderWey, Ferrisburgh. Several adult leaders were Katherine Whipple, of items for a Haven; Abigail Reen, Lincoln; Dairy: David Bertrand, Whiting recognized for their years of both from Bridport. raffle with proceeds going to the Brianna VanderWey, Ferrisburgh and Dylan and Joe Mason, New service. They were: Salisbury 4-H’er Nicholas Addison County 4-H Foundation. and Morgan White, Shoreham. Haven. 5 years: Erin Farr, Richmond; Sheldrick, a member of the They also put together baskets Equine: Randy Cameron Krista Hunt, Vergennes; Barbara Salisbury Swamp Riders, was for the Addison County Humane CERTIFICATE OF and Serena Welch, both from Palmer, Weybridge and Cady named Outstanding Member of Society and HOPE in Middlebury. EXCELLENCE Shoreham; Sadie James, Bristol; White, Shoreham. 2018. Three 4-H’ers received $50 Everyone at the event voted for Beef: Natalie Atkins, Lincoln; Olivia Quinn, Brandon and Sage 10 years: Heather Mattison, each from the Addison County their favorite basket with the Reigin Gracie, Bristol; and Michael and Shelby Stevers, New Haven. Whiting and Jill Wade, New Haven. 4-H Foundation to be used for People’s Choice Award going to Plouffe and Erin and Katherine Food and Nutrition: Jasmine 15 years: Kylie Chittenden, their projects: Wyatt Kennett of Mountain View 4-H Club, whose Whipple, all from Bridport. Beenen, Addison. Shoreham. Middlebury, Lydia Raymond of basket for the humane society Community service: Natalie Leadership: McKenna White, 20 years: Cindy Kayhart, New Charlotte and Emma Reen of contained a homemade cat tree and Atkins and Abigail Reen, both Shoreham. Haven. Lincoln. various treats. from Lincoln; Isabelle Gilley and Poultry: Nicholas Sheldrick, 25 years: Kathy Nisun and Susan Several awards based on The evening included a potluck Reigin Gracie, both from Bristol; Salisbury. Quesnel, both from Salisbury. project work and record books dinner, Jeopardy-style game with Andrew Lester, Ferrisburgh; Rabbit: Georgia Kruse, Addison. 40 years: Diane Norris, were presented to deserving questions on 4-H and projects Brailey, Karissa, Mason and Ryle- Sewing: Alexis Whipple, Shoreham. youths throughout the evening. presented by Mountain View Mae Livingston, New Haven and Bridport. To learn more about 4-H in Certificates of Participation were 4-H’ers and a chance to correctly Michael Plouffe, Bridport. In addition, high horse points Addison County, contact Martha given for a minimum of six to eight guess the number of objects in one Dairy: Calvin Almedia, awards were presented to high Seifert, UVM Extension 4-H hours of work in a specific project of several jars to win that jar. Addison; Natalie Atkins, Lincoln; achievers in the equine project. educator, at 802-388-4969, ext. with Certificates of Excellence for The following is a list of the Courtney Curler and Emma Oliver, Points are determined by individual 355.

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Box 754, Route 7 North, Middlebury, VT www.residenceottercreek.com Dedicatedwww.achhh.org to families since 1983 PAGE 24 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 Malt (Continued from Page 1) number grew to 720 and may climb “One of the hardest things was as high as 1,500 in 2019, Peterson crossing the county line,” malter said. His five-year plan is to expand Andrew Peterson acknowledged. Vermont’s malting grain production “It’s hard moving to 7,000 acres. from Addison County, “A lot of farmers “A lot of farmers where the towns and are getting out of the county itself have are getting out of dairy and looking for addisonindependent.com been so supportive, dairy and looking alternative uses for and where we have for alternative their land,” Peterson so many breweries in uses for their said. “Many of them our backyard. But this land. Many of are trying grain, just doesn’t change the them are trying a little at first, but product.” as they find that it’s Peterson has grain, just a little viable, they’re starting supplied Vermont at first, but as to grow more.” brewers and distillers they find that it’s All 350 of Nordic’s with malted grain, a viable, they’re farmable acres will be key ingredient for beer starting to grow planted with barley and whiskey, since it and other grains, and opened in late 2013. more.” Peterson plans to — Andrew Peterson Andrew Peterson Last year it processed convert an existing grains from a network barn into a malt house. plan for the new venture. Because of of growers cultivating a total 165 Along with Hotel Vermont partners its easement with the Vermont Land acres around the state, many of them Jay and Matt Canning, Peterson is Trust, Nordic’s land and facilities in Addison County. This year that also developing a master business must be used for agricultural purposes. 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twitter.com/addyindy Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 25 Best of Luck in the future to all Addison County Students! Congratulations! Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-4pm ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT 802-388-Deli VERMONT’S TWICE-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 1396 Rte.7 South, Middlebury Vt. 05753 Middlebury, VT 05753 • (802) 388-4944 • www.AddisonIndependent.com [email protected] Students of the Week from area High Schools Middlebury Union High School Vergennes Union High School Middlebury Union High School is happy to introduce Silas Conlon, Vergennes Union High School recognizes Kylie Comeau as son of Peter and Mary Conlon of Cornwall, as Student of the Week. its Student of the Week. Kylie lives in Addison with her dad and Silas is the youngest of three boys; Emerson is teaching Spanish in mom, Andy and Tricia Comeau. Kylie has one older brother, Zac Chicago and pursuing a graduate degree and William is in law school Comeau, who is a hunting guide in Missouri. at Stanford University. Throughout Kylie’s four years of high school, she has maintained A senior, Silas is involved in all aspects of the MUHS school honor roll and high honors. During Kylie’s junior year she was community and admits that it is hard to believe it is his final year of inducted into the National Honor Society, received a scholarship high school. He loves his classes and favors the humanities, which he to the Sage Colleges in Albany, and became a candidate for the hopes to pursue when he heads to college next fall. He has focused HOBY conference. This year Kylie was named as the DAR Good his college search on smaller four-year liberal arts institutions in the Citizen. Kylie also has a number of underclass academic awards. Northeast with discussion-based classes and strong study abroad She actively participates in the VUHS community. Her athletic offerings. Silas credits his teachers at MUHS for inspiring his love of endeavors include playing soccer and basketball. She has learning, and he especially enjoyed the discussions in Ms. Arenson’s AP volunteered with the Soccer Summit Community Service Program U.S. History class. Silas believes his strong interest in the humanities and Basketball Community Service Program, and did some comes from having taken American Literature with Ms. Carroll and AP community service on a trip to Costa Rica with the school. Kylie is English with Mr. Krahn. Two of his favorite books are “The Catcher in also an active member of her class. She has served as treasurer, the Rye” and “Beloved.” secretary and is currently the senior class president. She has also Outside the classroom, Silas has participated in Scholars Bowl helped plan the prom and is helping to plan the winter ball. She for four years, which he describes as an exciting, high-scale trivia Silas Conlon is an active participant in the Student Council, the National Honor Kylie Comeau tournament. Silas is equally invested in Model U.N. and has chaired MUHS Society, and Math Team. She was chosen by last year’s senior VUHS committees on climate change and the European Union. Last year, he and his teammates traveled to Dartmouth class to be their Class Marshall. College to participate in a Model U.N. competition. He says that Model U.N. has taught him debate skills and Kylie says, “The biggest thing I have learned is to value the people around you in high school. Your given him a better understanding of public issues and world affairs. This year the club is focusing on the Russian peers are there to relate to you and support you, as well as faculty members and parents. Try and reach Revolution, and he thanks Ms. Slater and Carolyn Schmitt for their work as the group’s advisors. out to as many people as possible and be a positive impact on somebody’s life. Work hard and help to Silas works at Middlebury College’s Atwater Dining Hall as a dishwasher to earn spending money. He has improve your own learning environment as well as others’. Vergennes is such a tight-knit community and been a member of the MUHS Ultimate Frisbee team for four years and has served as captain for two. He ran it gives the opportunity to help to encourage positivity and stand together as one to make a difference.” cross country in ninth and tenth grade and now pursues the sport for pleasure. Additionally, Silas has served as Nancy Ambrose, a math teacher and Kylie’s morning meeting advisor says, “Kylie is a true role model a peer leader with other seniors as they mentor entering ninth-graders at the high school. at VUHS. She is a leader, scholar, and athlete. She has been chosen consistently by our morning Silas has a bright future awaiting him and everyone at MUHS wishes him well. meeting for the “5 Guidelines” Award each year of high school. Kylie’s most impressive characteristics are her positivity and kindness. She sees the good in everything and everyone. She is genuine, caring, and a friend to all.” Following graduation Kylie plans to study to be a nurse. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Kylie the very best in the future. Students of the week from all area high schools will receive a gift certificate from Vermont Book Shop, and a gift card from 7 South Sandwiches. Students of the Week are chosen by school teachers and administration.

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Rita. 1 year, medium hair black w/ white, spayed female. Rita is totally lovable and cuddly! She loves being held and petted. She’ll even roll on her back for tummy rubs. She is gentle and playful and gets along with her roommates in the community room- in fact when she came to us as a stray she took two orphan kittens under her wing here at the shelter! She rubs up against and greets every person who enters the community room. Rita is just a pure delight who’ll steal your heart!

Little Miss. 3 years, short hair grey tiger, spayed female. Little Miss is just as her name implies...petite and feminine! She was surrendered to the shelter with her litter of unwanted days old kittens and spent the next few months in foster care with them as they grew. Now that her kittens are weaned she is ready to start the next chapter of her life. She enjoys attention and has a super soft coat, and while she has cohabited with other cats, she doesn’t seem to enjoy their close company. That may change as she Meet settles in. She has a robust purr and loves to watch all the goings on at the shelter, and will likely settle into her new home quickly. Dandelion! Pavarotti. 2 years, short hair tiger w/white, neutered male. Pavarotti is one distinguished cat! He loves human attention and when he has had enough, he likes to go off to his special quiet spot to be alone. He is a cat who knows his own mind and isn’t afraid to Dandelion and her twin brother, let you know it too- especially if you are giving Claude, were adopted from Homeward Bound by non-stop and runs crazy circles around the kitchen as other cats attention in his presence! While we Meg and Daisy Madden and Dan Sullivan in January soon as she hears the can open. strongly encourage domestic cats to be indoor 2018. A year old now, she is just as kitten-like as the Dandelion loves to be picked up for a snuggle and a pets only, Pavarotti is one of those exceptions who may do best as an indoor/outdoor kitty. day she found her forever home. She has the tiniest rub on her silky soft kitty tum. Despite the extra claws, Better yet, build him a catio! If you looking for little kitty face, itty bitty pink nose, and a long coat as she is always very gentle. a dignified, smart kitty who is full of character, then Pavarotti may be your guy. soft and fluffy as clouds-she’s soooo cute! Dandelion’s human, Meg, often says that if she can Dandelion is a bit of a genetic rarity-generally, be reincarnated, she wants to come back as a kitty in a Pebbles & Bam Bam. Age unknown, New orange tiger cats tend to be male, but Dandelion is as loving and happy home-just like Dandelion! Zealand white, male & female. Pebbles ginger as they come. and Bam Bam are two amazing bunnies Dandelion is a real foodie! She gets so excited when Meg & Daisy Madden and Dan Sullivan, that were rescued by a neighbor when their owners dumped them in the back yard when she thinks she is about to get wet food that she meows Middlebury they moved. Both rabbits are affectionate with each other and with people and enjoy snuggles and kisses. Looking for a snuggly You love your pets… buddy while watching TV or reading? Either Dog Obedience Your pet wants of these two buns will be happy to sit on your We do too lap and keep you warm! 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Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 27 PAGE 28 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 Slade marker (Continued from Page 1) dusty books. “It’s a citation that’s long overdue,” Tall said of the Slade historical marker, erected earlier this year at the north end of the Cornwall Town Hall parking lot near the intersections of Routes 30 and 74. The public showcasing of Slade’s story is a nice story unto itself. It began in 2016, when Bragg — an East Montpelier resident whose daughter attended Middlebury College — did some reading on Slade and concluded the late lawmaker deserved a permanent, public display that would explain his achievements to future generations. “The level of dedication that he had, I thought, was very impressive,” Bragg said of Slade. “He was a little irascible at times. His speeches in Congress were very, very strong. And they were some of the strongest DANIEL BRAGG anti-slavery speeches in Congress at the time.” Bragg, 65, reached out to State he could find about Slade, and was Historic Preservation Officer Laura surprised to see a fairly modest paper Trieschmann to get advice on how trail that didn’t seem to measure up to pursue the Slade marker. Those to his body of work. who lobby for historical markers SLADE’S STORY must follow some specific steps in Here’s a quick bio: Slade was order to turn their ideas into signs or born in Cornwall, on May 9, 1786, monuments. Bragg followed those the son of William Slade and directions, which included clearing Rebecca Plumb. He attended local the proposed tribute with Cornwall schools and was a member of the officials and researching the text Middlebury College class of 1807. (and accuracy thereof) for the Slade He studied law in Middlebury with sign. Joel Doolittle and was admitted to “You needed to have people in the bar in 1810 — the same year he Cornwall liking this idea,” Bragg married Abigail Foot. The couple ROTH “T” TALL of the Cornwall Historical Society offered support and some research for the new historic said. “I had to get some allies.” marker for William Slade, which now stands next to Route 30 near the Cornwall Town Hall. would have eight children. Independent photo/John S. McCright So he searched online for a contact Slade established and edited at the Cornwall Historical Society the Columbian Patriot from 1814 and was outspoken in his opposition. up without fanfare. the Adamant Cooperative Store. and began an email exchange with to 1816 and maintained a local He was an abolitionist and joined “We had talked about having a Bragg called Slade, Upham Tall, who knows his community as bookstore and printing office. He John Quincy Adams’ protest of a “gag dedication for it, but I got busy with and Fitch “the tip of the iceberg,” well as anyone. served as Vermont Secretary of State rule” enacted in 1836 that Southern my own personal life and couldn’t in terms of the total number of Tall’s contributions to the from 1815 to 1822, Addison County lawmakers successfully employed organize it,” Bragg said. “I would Vermonters deserving markers for Slade tribute included submitting Court judge from 1816 to 1822, and to table anti-slavery still like to see something their contributions to government, the proposed sign language to as clerk in the U.S. State Department petitions. Congress “William Slade happen there … It should humanity and education. Middlebury College officials for in Washington, D.C., from 1823 to would repeal that gag happen.” “I’m really into popularizing fact checking, and searching for the 1829. rule in 1844. was a little This isn’t the first Vermont’s legacy,” Bragg said. actual home in which he was raised. Slade served in the U.S. House After leaving irascible at time Bragg has pursued “We don’t get enough credit or take Turns out the home no longer exists. from 1831-1843, first elected as an office, Slade became times. His recognition for a fellow enough credit, and I think some Tall and Bragg agreed the town Anti-Masonic Party candidate to fill a corresponding secretary speeches in Vermonter, nor is it great things have been done here. hall parking area would be a more vacancy caused by the death of Rep. of the Board of National likely to be the last. It’s really bad we tend to forget these suitable spot for a Slade sign than Congress Rollin C. Mallary. He later switched Popular Education from were very, During the past five people who made huge sacrifices.” at the site of his former home, off a his allegiance to the Whig Party. 1846 to 1859, which years he has successfully Historic preservation officials are busy stretch of Route 30. Like many other lawmakers from he co-founded with very strong. collaborated with state happy to consider — and finance — Bragg devoured all the information the North, Slade disdained slavery Catharine Beecher. And they officials on historic markers pitched by Bragg and others. The board worked to were some of markers for both William It’s another way of instilling pride place women teachers the strongest Upham (in Montpelier) in, and awareness of, Vermont’s in schools in western anti-slavery and Clarence W. Fitch storied past. United States. (in Adamant). “The people in the Division of Slade died in speeches in Upham was a former Historic Preservation really want the Middlebury on Jan. 18, Congress at U.S. Senator and, average person on the street to invest 1859, and is interred at the time.” like Slade, a staunch in these things,” Bragg said. “They West Cemetery. — Daniel Bragg abolitionist. He served want to hear from people what they Bragg crafted his in the Senate from 1843- think should be commemorated. The proposed sign language 1853. program is dependent on ordinary and sent it to Trieschmann, of state Fitch, born in 1875 in East people making a contribution.” historical preservation. Together with Montpelier, was a leader of the While his everyday travels don’t Tall, they vetted the text to make sure cooperative movement of the mid- take him through Cornwall, Bragg it was factually and grammatically 20th century, when rural families knows many will learn the fruits of correct. banded together to create social and his labor. “For the most part, it turned out cultural organizations for the benefit “I feel super-gratified that pretty well,” Bragg said of the sign of their communities. He founded someone who did so many different text. “You’re limited to a certain the first credit union in the state, cool things is going to be recognized number of words, and I always want and served as president of the Grand by anyone who drives by and stops a lot.” City Cooperative Creamery, the to take a look,” Bragg said. “It’s a One side of the sign honors Slade, Washington Electric Cooperative, pretty easy way to communicate.” while the other explains the gag rule. the Vermont Credit Union, the Reporter John Flowers is at The symbolic nod to Slade was put Vermont Credit Union League, and [email protected]. Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 29 PAGE 30 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 SERVICES DIRECTORY PROPERTY SERVICES RENT-A-SPOUSE SAFE TECHNICIAN The Pampered Home Green Mountain Rent-a-Spouse/Home Economist Safe LLC. “Where Peace of Mind is Everything” Stressed for time? • Chores piled up? 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Discussion Babysitting available. lic distribution and can be mous, confidential and free. low Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meet‑ Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Meeting, Middlebury, The used by anyone to save a At the Turning Point Center, ing, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meet‑ Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek life. Easy training is provided 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. Episcopal Church, Park St. ing, Brandon, St. Thomas Rd. Noon‑1pm. Big Book NA (JUST IN TIME) Mondays, at Turning Point Center, 54 7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline Episcopal Church, Rte 7 Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 6:30 pm, held at The Turning Creek Rd, and takes approxi‑ nings. 802‑388‑9284, aavt.org. South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discus‑ Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. mately 10 minutes. Wednes‑ ing, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 sion Meeting, Vergennes, St. days between 9 a.m. ‑ noon, West St. 7‑8pm. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ or call for an appointment St. 8‑9pm. BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, (802) 388‑4249. held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet Services Services Services Services Services Services at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. Help bring holiday magic to Middlebury org. REFUGE RECOVERY ‑ TUESDAYS 6‑7 p.m. A The Very Merry Middlebury committee is looking for 4-5 volunteers non‑theistic, Buddhist‑inspired approach to recovery from ad‑ to help plan this year’s event. It’s a really fun and rewarding way to dictions of all kinds. Dedicated to the practices of mindful‑ connect with our community during a magical time of year! Committee ness, compassion, forgive‑ ness, and generosity, this members will meet regularly over the next two months to organize recovery meeting uses medi‑ tation and kindness to heal volunteers, events and programs for holiday fun in downtown the pain and suffering that addiction has caused. Turning Middlebury throughout the month of December. Call Karen at 345-1366 Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. or email Karen@bettermiddleburypartnership if you are interested. (802) 388‑4249.

ADDISON INDEPENDENT 58 Maple St., Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-4944 CLASSIFIED ORDER FORM email: classifi [email protected] • 25¢ per word • minimum $2.50 per ad DEADLINES PLEASE PRINT YOUR AD HERE • 50¢/issue internet listing • minimum 2 insertions Thurs. noon for Mon. paper Mon. 5 p.m. for Thurs. paper Cash in on our 4-for-3 rates! Pay for 3 issues, get 4th issue free! Example: A 20-word ad is just $5.00. An ad placed for consecutive issues (Mondays & Thurs- CATEGORIES days) is run 4th time free. Cost is $17.00 for 4 issues includes $2.00 internet Notices Work Wanted Wood Heat RATES charge. (Special 4 for 3 rates not valid for the following categories: Help Wanted Card of Thanks Public Meetings** Animals Services, Opportunities, Real Estate, Wood heat, Attn. Farmers, & For Rent). Personals For Sale Att. 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In a 24/7 staffed 7, ground level with ample Public Meetings Public Meetings Help Wanted therapeutic home environ‑ parking and own entrance. ment, the work is focused Use of conference room. All on teaching and modeling utilities including internet for independent living skills, and $400 per month. Call Kathy choice making that leads 352‑4302 or email come‑ to a healthy life physically [email protected]. and emotionally. Support Graphic is also needed in exploring We’re thrilled you’re interested in new interests and making BRANDON ‑ FURNISHED small efficiency apartment. working for the finest whiskey friends in the community. Experience with behavioral Non‑smoking. No pets. Heat, company in the world. support helpful but ample lights and cable included. Designer training is provided. Full‑time $175/week. 802‑247‑3144. Please visit with comprehensive benefit www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/ package. Annual compensa‑ BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM tion around $31K, with $300 available. Utilities included work-with-us/ sign‑on bonus. To apply, visit are: Heat, hot water, lawn needed www.csac‑vt.org. for a list of current openings care, snow removal, garbage and parking. Tenant pays and how to apply. electric. Small storage space The Addison County Independent is currently hiring Services included. 802‑453‑2566. a full-time graphic designer to help in our five-person C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, All applicants may taping, skim coat plaster‑ CORNWALL QUIET COUN‑ production department. Experience required. This ing. Also tile. Call Joe TRY APARTMENT 5 miles gold-star individual will work with our team of award- submit a resumé with 3 802‑234‑5545 or Justin from Middlebury. 2nd sto‑ winning designers 32-40 hours a week, creating professional references 802‑234‑2190. ry, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath with washer/dryer hookup. advertising and page layouts. Health care and other to [email protected]. Includes everything plus benefits offered. Excellent organizational skills and CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ satellite, storage included. TIONS, RENOVATIONS, creativity necessary, as is a good command of spelling No phone calls please. $1,250 per month. 1st and new construction, drywall, last month’s rent and security and grammar. Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite carpentry, painting, flooring, deposit. No pets, no smok‑ required. Must be able to work well under the pressure roofing, pressure washing, ing. Available immediately. driveway sealing. All aspects 802‑462‑2924. of weekly and daily deadlines. ADDISON CENTRAL of construction, also property SCHOOL DISTRICT maintenance. Steven Fifield Food Service Director/Cook 2018-2019 802‑989‑0009. DOWNTOWN MIDDLE‑ Please send cover letter and resumé to Sue Leggett, BURY; College St., 3 BR production manager: [email protected]. Addison Central School District apartment for rent. Walking is seeking a full-time or two part-time Opportunities distance to college. Avail‑ Food Service Director/Cook at Weybridge able Jan, 1st. Text Baba Elementary. The successful candidate should STOREFRONT LOCATION, 802‑373‑6456. ADDISON COUNTY LOCATION, LOCATION. In INDEPENDENT have experience in preparing nutritional meals, the heart of downtown Mid‑ VERMONT’S TWICE-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER breakfast and lunch, and managing a meals dlebury. Approved for seat‑ DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ Middlebury, VT 05753 • (802) 388-4944 • ww w.AddisonIndependent.com program for 30-55 students. The candidate must ing for 24. Plenty of parking, also be organized, have strong communication, lots of possibilities. Available son. Available storage space collaborative and computer skills, as well as an September 1. Text only to in my barn for summer/winter 802‑373‑6456. storage. The barn is structur‑ interest in participating in school wide health ally sound and weather‑tight and nutrition initiatives. If you have questions, with electricity. No heat or please contact Christina Johnston at 802-545- For Sale running water. The barn is 2113 or [email protected]. also available for lease. The Apply by submitting a letter of interest, DOG TEAM ORIGINAL REC‑ entrance door measurements resume, and three current reference letters via IPE Sticky Buns for Christ‑ are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For School Spring. mas. Call 802‑453‑4870 for more info: 802‑363‑3403 or order and pickup time. 658 [email protected]. Applications will be accepted Exchange Street, Middlebury. until position is filled. E.O.E. SMALL OFFICE SPACE, 656 GARFIELD CHRISTMAS Exchange Street, Middlebury. VILLAGE, 5 pieces $300. $500/month. 802‑388‑4831. OBO. Assorted Garfield Help Wanted Help Wanted Christmas ornaments and plates, etc. Power wheel BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find chair, Jet 1, very good con‑ out if bankruptcy can help EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ seeks enthusiastic dition $300. Engine hoist you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. BURY and experienced caregivers $200. 802‑877‑2872, leave 802‑388‑1156. to provide hands‑on care in message. our dynamic retirement com‑ HOPE HAS AN opening for munity. Openings: full‑time TORO 6 HORSE snow‑ a 15 hour a week retail as‑ evenings, part‑time week‑ blower, like new. $400. sociate. Applicants should ends. Email acoyle@east‑ 802‑468‑0278. Okay to leave have excellent customer ser‑ viewmiddlebury.com or call message. vice and cash register skills. 989‑7502. We also have an anticipated opening for a 29.5 hour a Acorn For Rent week materials handler in PAINTERS WANTED ‑ Painting is seeking two pro‑ our warehouse. Customer 4 BEDROOM HOUSE, fessional painters for winter service and communication 2 miles from center of interior work. Excellent pay, skills required, mechanical Middlebury. Call for info. great benefits. Reliable trans‑ ability helpful, valid drivers’ 802‑349‑8544. portation, tools and a positive license required. Email re‑ no nonsense attitude is a sume and letter of interest must. This is a great oppor‑ to receptionist@hope‑vt.org tunity for people looking for or mail to 282 Boardman full time work year round. A Street, Suite 1A, Middlebury. minimum of three years ex‑ No phone calls please. Equal perience necessary. Call 453 Opportunity Employer. 5611 Serious applicants only. Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 33 Addison Independent Att. Farmers HAY FOR SALE Small square bales. First cut and CLASSIFIEDS mulch. Call 802‑349‑9281. Public Notices Index can be found on Pages 33 & 34 HAY FOR SALE. 1st, 2nd For Rent For Rent For Rent and 3rd cut. Small squares $2.‑$4.; 4’ rounds $30.‑$50. Addison Northwest Supervisory Middlebury (1) FOREST DALE UNFIR‑ MIDDLEBURY: SMALL VERGENNES, VT ‑ 1, 2 and Mike Quinn, Middlebury. Union (1) Rutland Co. Superior Court (1) NISHED apartment for rent. FAMILY offers a spacious, 3 bedroom apartments. Addi‑ 802‑388‑7828. $875/mo. 2 bedroom. New furnished living area with son County Community Trust Hancock (2) Vergennes-Panton Water paint, carpet and tile. No private bath for $550/month is updating the waiting list WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM smoking. No pets. Utilities (all inc.) and occasional help for the Smallest City Apart‑ Hannaford Career Center (1) District (1) WORK. Pond agitating, liq‑ not included. 247‑9111. w/driving. No smoking. No ments located in Vergennes, uid manure hauling, drag deposit. 863‑5625, Home‑ Vermont. One bedroom $836, line aerating. Call for price. ShareVermont.org for appli‑ two bedroom $947, three 462‑2755, John Whitney. MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM, cation. Interview, references, bedroom $1,082. All utilities INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF HANCOCK fully furnished apartment, all background check req. EHO. included except electricity. PO BOX 100, HANCOCK, VT 05748 inclusive, W/D. $1,250/month. Rental assistance may be 802‑349‑8544. available. Income restrictions Cars Sealed bids for the contract work described below will be accepted by the Town of NEW HAVEN ‑ 2 bedroom Hancock until 5:00 PM, Tuesday December 18, 2018. apply. Handicap Accessible 2006 MINI COOPER S super apartment. Next to the town units available. To request TYPE OF CONTRACT: (3) Three year Mowing Contract with the Town of Hancock. MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM green. $900 monthly. Sunny, charged w/ 6 speed transmis‑ Contract is available for viewing upon request. Contact Town Clerk, Janet Jesso, for near downtown. Appliances, an application visit addison‑ sion. Runs great and a blast hardwood floors, dishwasher, trust.org, call 802‑877‑2626 information. (802) 767-3660. off street parking, lease. No to drive. Great shape. 82,245 BID OPENING: Sealed bids shall be marked “Mowing Bid” and will be publicly opened gas stove, 15 minutes to Mid‑ or email info@addisontrust. pets. Real Net Management miles. Can be seen in New and read aloud on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Hancock Town Clerks dlebury. 35 minutes to Burl‑ org. EHO. Inc. 802‑388‑4994. ington. Utilities not included. Haven, VT or on Facebook Office. Security deposit and refer‑ under Susanne Button. Ask‑ All contractors must provide three references and must have proof of liability insurance ing $4,850. 802‑989‑5614. upon award of contract. MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ ences. Call 802‑249‑1328. Wood Heat FT office space. Court St., Insurance requirements: General Liability insurance coverage with a policy limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate; (2) Business Automobile central location, parking. Can NEW HAVEN SUNNY, qui‑ FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT be subdivided. Real‑Net Man‑ and delivered. $210/cord Wanted Liability coverage with total liability limits of at least $1,000,000; and (3) Statutory et village apartment. East/ Workers’ Compensation insurance. If Contractor is not required by law to carry workers’ agement Inc. 802‑388‑4994. West views. Easy commute seasoned. $185/cord green. TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT 802‑282‑9110. compensation insurance, in place of proof of workers’ compensation insurance Contractor to surrounding Addison Antique dealer specializing may provide a fully executed Non-Employee Work Agreement specifying the particular MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A County towns and Burl‑ in jewelry, watches, silver, art, provision of 21 V.S.A §601(14)(F) that exempts Contractor from having to carry such home w/professional & her ington. No pets, no smok‑ military, antique collectibles, coverage. teenaged son. Reduced ing. References. $925/ Real Estate etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com The Contractors policies shall name the Municipality as an additional insured. rent in exchange for help month. 802‑236‑2040. or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Please contact the Hancock Town Clerk (802-767-3660) for a full copy of the prospectus EAST MIDDLEBURY, DAISY Consulting/appraisal services w/ housekeeping, pet‑care Lane Lot #11. Beautiful, level or visit www.hancockvt.org to download a copy. available. House calls made & snow shoveling. Shared VALLEY VIEW APART‑ 1/2 acre building lot with good *The Hancock Select Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids is currently accept‑ free of charge. 12/6, 12/10, 12/13 bath. Must be pet‑friendly. MENTS southern exposure on a pri‑ ing applications for 1 and 2 No additional pets. 863‑5625, vate lane. Town water, power BR apartments in Vergennes. HomeShareVermont.org for and cable hookups at curb‑ All income/assets must be application. Interview, refer‑ side. Site approved for four INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF HANCOCK verified to determine monthly Our ences, background check bedroom home with conven‑ PO BOX 100, HANCOCK, VT 05748 rent, but tenants only pay 30% required. EHO. tional (no mound necessary) Sealed bids for the contract work described below will be accepted by the Town of of their income toward rent. Classified septic system. $68,000. Call Hancock until 5:00 PM, Tuesday December 18, 2018. STOREFRONT AVAIL‑ Elderly or disabled only. W/D Jack Brown 388‑7350. TYPE OF CONTRACT: (3) Three year Winter Roads Contract with the Town of Hancock. ABLE. 1,000 sq.ft., 616 Ex‑ Ads Work! onsite. Call 802‑247‑0165 or Contract is available for viewing upon request. Contact Town Clerk, Janet Jesso, for change Street, Middlebury. visit our website www.sum‑ information. (802) 767-3660. 802‑388‑4831. Call 388-4944 mitpmg.com. Equal Housing BID OPENING: Sealed bids shall be marked “WINTER ROADS” and will be publicly Opportunity. to place one! opened and read aloud on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Hancock Town Clerks Office. All contractors must provide three references and must have proof of liability insurance For Rent For Rent For Rent For Rent upon award of contract. Workers’ Compensation. Notwithstanding any workers’ compensation or insurance policies maintained by the Town, the Contractor shall procure and maintain workers’ compensation coverage sufficient to meet Vermont’s statutory requirements and provide the Town with proof of coverage. Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain comprehensive general liability It’s against the law insurance, including broad form property damage coverage, with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for personal injury and property damage for each occurrence. The Contractor shall provide Town with a Certificate of to discriminate when Insurance in which the Town is listed as a “co-insured”. Please contact the Hancock Town Clerk (802-767-3660) for a full copy of the prospectus advertising housing. or visit www.hancockvt.org to download a copy. *The Hancock Select Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids 12/6, 12/10, 12/13 Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

And it’s easier to break the law than you WARNING - ANNUAL MEETING OF THE might think. You can’t say “no children” or VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say. DECEMBER 11, 2018 The legal voters of VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. are hereby The federal government is watching for such notified and warned to meet at the V.P.W.D. office building on Canal Street in the City of discrimination. Vergennes in said District, on the 11th day of December, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. to transact the following business to wit: Let us help you sift through the complexities ARTICLE I: To elect by ballot the following officers: (a) a moderator (b) a clerk (c) a treasurer of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the ARTICLE II: To h e a r a n d a c t u p o n t h e r e p o r t s f r o m t h e o f fi c e r s o f t h e right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. Classified Ads (Published: 5/5/11) ARTICLE III: To have presented by the Board of Commissioners of the VERGENNES- PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. their estimate of expenses for the ensuring year and to Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944. For Rent appropriate such sum as it, the VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT, INC. deems Talk to our sales professionals. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT Main Street, Middlebury, newly refurbished. Close to college. necessary for said expenses together with the amount required to pay the balance, if any, $750/month, includes heat. 000-0000. left unpaid expressing said sum in dollars in its vote. ARTICLE IV: To establish salaries for the Commissioners and other elected officers of 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, upstairs, includes heat, electric, rubbish, 1 mile north of Middleburythe Water District. on Route 7. Available immediately, $595/month plus deposit. 000-0000.ARTICLE V: To see whether the voters of said Water District will authorize its Board to borrow money pending receipt of water rents, by issuance of its notes or orders payable 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home ADDISON COUNTY in Salisbury. Private lot. $650/mo. plus utilities. Deposit and referencenot later than one(1) year to date. required. 000-0000. ARTICLE VI: To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. INDEPENDENT Dated at Vergennes, Vermont, this 26TH day of November, 2018 VERMONT’S TWICE-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE/CONDO Maria L. Brown, Clerk Middlebury, VT 05753 • (802) 388-4944 • www.AddisonIndependent.com Country Commons, Vergennes. Garage and basement. References required. VERGENNES-PANTON WATER DISTRICT $1,000/mo. excluding utilities and heat. No pets. 000-0000. 11/26, 29, 12/3, 6, 10 2 BEDROOM, MODERN, completely furnished Lake Dunmore house. Hi-speed internet, satellite, washer, dryer, screened porch, drilled well, 85’ lake frontage. Very energy efficient. For 10 month rental; starting August 29, 2009 through June 26, 2010. Non-smoking. Pets negotiable. $1,000/mo. plus utilities. 802-352-6678.

2 BEDROOMS for rent in my home in Shoreham. $400 + 1/3 utilities. Call 897-5145.

3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Addison. Full walkout basement, 2 baths. $1200/month. Lease and credit references required. 759-2009 or 989-9117 (Mike).

3 BEDROOM HOUSE, overlooking Lake Dunmore. 2 car garage. Perfect for professionals. No pets. $1,000/mo. plus security deposit. 247-3785. PAGE 34 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018

AGENDA PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER Hope can be found this time of year It was Damber who told the story. Bhutan, where the political situa- dren among other nongovernmental Masiti shared, “I was born in So- WED., DEC 12, 2018 “Although my mother has chronic tion was worsening. We lived in a organizations. While we were in the malia in a small city called Jilib. In 5:00 PM – A208 migraine headaches, she loves to refugee camp in eastern Nepal for camps all we had was a hope that we 1992, I fled from my homeland when Topic/Agenda Item work and wants to help. My father 17 years without electricity, running might be able to live a decent life I was just six years old and ended up 1. Introduction of Board Members works the night shift so that he can water, not enough for food and shel- someday as a human being.” in a refugee camp in the north eastern 2. Approve Agenda help in the store during the day. My ter. Basic needs were provided by Now the Adhirkari family owns province of Kenya, where I was raised. 3. Visitors Comments youngest sister, who is in Essex United Nations High Commissioner the Everest Asian Market in Essex I mostly grew up there, received a 4. Correspondence Consent Agenda Middle School, also helps out.” for Refugees, the Red Cross, the Junction, contributing to the econo- basic educa- 5. Minutes of November 14, 2018 “In 1992 we fled to Nepal from United Nations, and Save the Chil- my of the family and our community. tion and got 6. Monthly Accounts Payable for Dec. married. I • Adult Program came to the • Revolving U.S. when • Director’s Orders Public Notices can be found on Pages 33 and 34. I was nine- • Payroll + Benefit Payments teen in Feb. Action Agenda ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 2004, and 7. Policy 2.4 Financial Planning + Budgeting ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY joined the 8. Review draft of Budget w/6-Semester workforce average The following schedule of the Board of School Directors’ meetings is announced REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETING 9. Superintendent’s Contract for the month of DECEMBER, 2018. TUESDAY, Dec. 11, 2018 • 7:00 P.M. soon after 10. Action on Attorney’s Letter Monday, December 3 1:30 PM Negotiations Committee Meeting ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM my arrival as 11. Approve Addison County Workforce At ANWSD Office 77 MAIN STREET the need for Bridging gaps, Development Task Force as the Work- Tuesday, December 4 4:00 PM Negotiations Committee Mtg. people who AGENDA building futures force Investment Board At Vergennes Union Elementary School knew En- 5:00 PM Negotiations Committee Mtg. (w/ANSSA) 7:00 1. **Call to Order glish in my By Jan Demers Informational Agenda 2. *Approval of Agenda At Vergennes Union Elementary School community Executive Director 12. Presentation IB Candidacy Application 3. *Approval of Minutes of Champlain Valley Office phase Wednesday, December 5 5:00 PM ANWSD Grievance Committee was high, At Grievance Hearing at the ANWSD Office November 27, 2018 Regular of Economic Opportunity 13. Facilities Report Business Meeting Minutes and I wanted 14. Superintendent’s Report Monday, December 10 4:30 PM Negotiations Committee Meeting At Vergennes Union High School 4. **Citizen Comments to contribute 15. Dean of Student’s Report [Opportunity to raise or to the family as well.” 16. Adult Tech Ed Report 6:00 PM ANWSD Board Regular Meeting At Vergennes Union High School address issues that are not Masiti Mohamed was awarded the Action Agenda Tuesday, December 11 3:00 PM Negotiations Committee Meeting otherwise included on this Newman Civic Fellow Award from 17. Board Reorganization At Vergennes Union High School agenda] Burlington College and now is en- 18. Policy 4.1 Governance Style 4:00 PM Negotiations Committee Meeting (w/ANTA) 7:05 5. *Adam Lougee, Addison rolled in the University of Vermont 19. Executive Session At Vergennes Union High School County Regional Planning with plans to resume studies for a • Negotiations Thursday, December 13 5:30 PM Community Engagement Committee Mtg. Commission Executive Director and Pulp Mill Bridge/ Masters of Public Administration in At the Bixby Library 12/6, 10 12/10 Seymour Street Sidewalk International Affairs. She has been Project Manager, with a helping her community connect with recommendation for the award needed services and programs. STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT of bids for the construction of What connects Masiti and RUTLAND UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 567-8-12 RDCV the sidewalk in the spring/ brothers Damber and Prakash is the summer of 2019 recognition of their contributions to WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR 7:10 6. *Chief of Police Tom Hanley Vermont through the Crystal Family CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST regarding the Award of the v. New Hope Award. Cruiser Bid Jon Crystal and his brother BERNARD O. MECIER AKA BERNIE MECIER, TERRI L. MECIER, LAVALLEY BUILDING SUPPLY INC. AND MITCHELL 7:15 7. *VTrans Project Manager TEES & SIGNS, INC. Jon Griffin and VHB Lead Andrew established the Crystal OCCUPANTS OF: 1851 Country Club Road, Brandon VT Engineer Aaron Guyette with Family New Hope Award to be MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. a request for Consideration & presented to two new American In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered April 18, 2018 in the above captioned action brought Endorsement of Landscape recipients. Jon describes the $500 to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Bernard O. Mecier aka Bernie Mecier and Terri L. Mecier to Mortgage Electronic Designs for Triangle Park & awards this way. “The New Hope Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee Quicken Loans Inc., dated May 6, 2009 and recorded in Book 201 Page 526 of the land Printers Alley Award recognizes and honors the records of the Town of Brandon, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of 8:00 8. *Director of Planning & Zoning contributions, accomplishments and Mortgage: (1) an assignment of mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans, Jennifer Murray request for potential of those who are, or are Inc. to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association dated January 6, 2012 and recorded in Book 215 Page 26, (2) an assignment a Resolution Authorizing of mortgage from JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to Federal National Mortgage Association dated March 20, striving to become new Americans. the Application to the Better The people it celebrates are the “new 2014 and recorded in Book 224 page 105, and (3) an assignment of mortgage from Federal National Mortgage Association to Connections Program Grant Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Carlsbad Funding Mortgage for Funding for Downtown hope” for this country, enriching it Trust dated July 12, 2016 and recorded in Book 231 Page 746 all of the land records of the Town of Brandon for breach of Master Planning in important ways. At the same time, the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1851 Country 8:10 9. *Doug Butler’s Request for this country represents “new hope” Club Road, Brandon, Vermont on January 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, Release of Leased Lands via for these individuals, as their lives To wit: Quit-Claim Deed are shaped anew.” Tax ID Number(s): 0073-1851 8:15 10. *Planning for Town-College Hope is present when families Land situated in the Town of Brandon in the County of Rutland in the State of VT. Lunch on December 17 sacrifice together to build their fu- That parcel of land in Rutland County, State of Vermont, as more fully described in Deed Book 116, page 28, 8:20 11. *Grand List Errors & Omissions ture. The Crystal Family found hope. ID#0073-1851, being known and designated as Lot 10, Block 2, Section 10, being all and the same lands and 8:25 12. *VELCO request for New premises obtained by First Brandon National Bank by a judgment order of foreclosure from the Rutland County The Ardhirkari Family and Masiti Equipment on Chipman Hill Mohamed found hope. We are the Superior Court Docket No. 80556-92-RCCP, dated February 17, 1993 with said order and the certificate of Non Tower (Pending Receipt and Redemption of Writ of Possession being recorded on September 7, 1993 in Book 115 at Page 306 of the Town of Review of Lease by Counsel) beneficiaries of their hope. Brandon Land Records with the property being more particularly described as follows: by fee simple deed from 8:30 13. *Update on FY20 Budget Thanksgiving is the most import- First Addition National Bank, A National Bank as set forth in Book 116 Page 28, dated 09/29/93 and recorded Process & Preparation ant and treasured holiday for the 10/14/93, Rutland County Records, State of Vermont. for December 18 Budget Crystal Family. They established Commonly known as: 1851 Country Club Road, Brandon, VT 05733 Workshop the New Hope Award to give now Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of 8:40 14. *Approval of Check Warrants so that others can do the same later. this description. 15. **Town Manager’s Report In 2015, new Americans contributed Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, 16. **Board Member Concerns 712 million dollars to the gross municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. 8:55 17. *Executive Session – TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s domestic product of Chittenden Anticipated – Contracts County alone.* check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, 18. **Action on Matters Discussed bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. in Executive Session “Listen to the mustn’ts, child. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying 9:10 19. *Adjourn Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the Other terms to be announced at the sale. * Decision Item ** Possible Decision won’ts. Listen to the never haves, DATED : December 3, 2018 If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Man- then listen close to me ... Anything By:/S/Loraine L. Hite, Esq. ager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as can happen, child. Anything can be.” Loraine L. Hite, Esq. possible. Shel Silverstein Bendett and McHugh, PC Additional information about most Agenda *The Demographic and Economic 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 items is available on the Town’s website, Farmington, CT 06032 Contributions of New Americans www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Select- to Chittenden County – Alexander 12/10, 17, 24 board page. 12/10 Duchac Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018 — PAGE 35

ADDISON COUNTY School News Check out more Real Estate in the Career Center sudents honored MIDDLEBURY — The were introduced by their program Human Services — Foundations Arts + Leisure Section Hannaford Career Center has instructor and received a T-shirt, (MUHS). announced the Outstanding Students designed by a former graphic design Also Maeve McGuinness, every Thursday in the Addy Indy! for its first quarter, which ended program student. Their photo will be Design & Illustration (Home); in early November. Each quarter, placed on the Wall of Fame at each Nick Madison, Mechanical Science HCC instructors select one student campus. (Home); Dana Norton, Addison as their program’s Outstanding The first quarter Outstanding Repertory Theatre Technical II EQUAL HOUSING Student. These students and their Students are as follows: (MTA); Jamie Prim, Automotive OPPORTUNITY guests attend an awards breakfast John Bent, Heavy Equipment Technology II (MTA); Kyra Roberts, at the school’s restaurant, The Operation (MTA); Wisdom Culinary Arts (MUHS); Oliver Roy, All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Glass Onion, to be honored for their Edwards, Addison Repertory Industrial Design and Fabrication Housing Act of 1968 as amended which work ethic, creativity, approach to Theatre Performance I (MAUHS); (Home); Jonas Schroeder, Wildlife makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, problem-solving, effort and attitude, Derek Felkl, Introduction to STEM Biology (MTA); Jaskaran Singh, limitation or discrimination based on race, Wallace Realty collaboration, and other aspects (MUHS); Emily Gosliga, Human Visual Communications (MUHS); color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 48 Mountain Terrace of academics and the center-wide Services — Early Childhood Charles “Chazz” Welch III, status, national origin, sexual orientation, Bristol, VT 05443 Habits of Work. Education (Home); Ben Graham, Automotive Technology I (MUHS); or persons receiving public assistance, or PH: 802-453-4670 • Fax 802-453-5898 Twenty students were honored Computer Science Principles Katherine Whipple, Plant and an intention to make any such preference, Visit our websites at: limitation or discrimination.” www.wallacere.com between breakfast events on Nov. (MUHS); Maeve Hammel, Visual Animal Science (MUHS); Walker This newspaper will not knowingly www.greenbuiltvermont.com 14 and 15. At the breakfast, catered Communications (MUHS); Johan Whittemore, Medical Professions II accept any advertisement for real estate by the school’s Culinary Arts Harding, Diesel Power Technology (MAUHS); and Mayson Wisnowski, which is in violation of the law. Our readers program, Outstanding Students I (OVUHS); and Journey LaRose, Medical Professions I (MUHS). are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC Kelly Claire Tom Otter Valley Union High School area please call HUD at 426-3500. Please call Kelly, Claire, or Tom honor roll DECEMBER 10 BRANDON — Congratulations Sophia Kopp, Haden Lafond, Taylor Madison Wiggin and Isaiah Wood. to the following students, who have Lampman, Morgan Landesman, 8th grade: Benjamin Adams, Puzzle Solutions been named to Otter Valley Union Ryleigh LaPorte, Brea LaRock, Nickolas Baldwin-Hutchins, High School’s Honor Roll for the Anna Lee and Katelyn Lee. Jordan Beayon, Colton Cone, first marking period. Also, Mackenzie McKay, Olivia Lauren Costales, Makenna Dick, 9 8 7 3 5 4 6 2 1 SCHOLARS’ LIST Miner, Genevieve Mott, Cadence Johnna Forrest, Emily Kittler, Cade 9th grade: Marissa Connors, Muth, Eliza Norford, Grace Landesman, Dylan Lear, Benjamin Olivia Depatie, Anna Kerr, Lucas O’Connell, Gavin Parry, Emily Lufkin, Chelsea Marcoux, Benjamin 1 2 5 8 6 7 9 3 4 Klein, Gunnar Tinsman and Kieran Peduto, Elena Politano, Adia Polli, Marks, Kiley Martin, Braedon Williams. Marquise Reed, Mikayla Shanahan, McKeighan, Alyssa McRae, Lillian 4 3 6 1 9 2 7 5 8 10th grade: Sarah Calvin, Joseph Brian Stanley, Isabell Stevens, O’Connor, Keevon Parks, Kaitlyn Cijka, Grace Coolidge, Melody Casey Sue Thompson, Tasia Tucker, Shanahan, Alivia Sheldrick, 7 1 3 2 4 8 5 9 6 Henry, Cole Letourneau, Jessica Morgan White and John Woodbury. Malachi Sheldrick, Andrew Silber Malbon, Bonnie Moore, Madilyn 9th grade: Kellette Boynton, and Westen Swain. Morgan, Kinsey Moyer, Mia Isaac Derepentigny, Jade Flanders, 9th grade: Hayden Bernhardt, 5 4 8 9 7 6 2 1 3 Politano, Anoushka Pschorr, Brian Tamar Foster, Alexandria (Allie) Jarrod Brutkoski, Raluca Burtch, Thornton and McKenna White. Griffin, Keenan Hogan, Brittney Luca Cifone, Michael Dame, Brady 6 9 2 5 1 3 8 4 7 11th grade: Livia Bernhardt, Jackson, Alice Keith, Lauren Diaz, Jamie Dube-Bordeau, Ashley Lauryl Blanchard, Morgan Konarski, Nicholas Parker, Madison Hewitt, Olivia Keith, Riley Keith, 8 7 9 4 2 1 3 6 5 Daly, Edward Kopp, Carolynn Quenneville, JoAnna Ray and Tyson Osten Ladd, Josephine LaRock, Lafountaine, Morgan LaPorte, Stickney. Daniel Larsen, Maggie Loyzelle, Jocelyn Noble, Leah Pinkowski, 10th grade: Caleb Chisamore, Brielle Mackie, Annabella McKee, 3 5 4 6 8 9 1 7 2 Aiden Purcell and Elinor Ross. Raychel Kemp and Garrett Trask. Fraser Pierpont, Nichole Racine and 12th grade: Joshua Beayon, 11th grade: Caitlin Bixby, Evan Thomas. 2 6 1 7 3 5 4 8 9 Michael Bedard, Samuel Buswell, Kenneth Burt, Emma Falquero, 10th grade: Morgan Bertrand, Ella Chaney, Meghan Chaney, Ryeli Oudman-Blackwood and Ashley Carrara, Kassidy Carvey, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Hayden Gallo, Clay Hays, Timothy Haleigh Pelkey. Josie Cone, Chloe Fuller, Marie A L E E B O O D L E R A W Kittler, Dylan Mackie, Reilly 12th grade: Sabrina Brown, Hudy, Mallory Lufkin, Karlton 14 15 16 Shannon and Ethan Sulik-Doty. Mickeen Hogan, Benjamin Klein, McDonough, Casey McMullen, G ALE U NREAL A LI 17 18 19 Principal’s List Brenna McCullough, Isaiah Nelson Carlie Roorda, Emma Rowe, Lucias E VERG REENPLA NTS 7th grade: Elizabeth Atherton, and Kexin (Cathy) Qian. Sheldrick, Rune Speyers, Rena 20 21 22 Shyann Buzzell, Clara Cifone, Honor Roll Taylor, Parker Todd and Cody Willis. S AG O RSO R EAP Kayleigh Corey, Aiden Decker, Max 7th grade: Isaiah Bagley, Alec 11th grade: Jacob Adams, Patrick 23 24 25 26 27 A M BO G E T TERS Derby, Cole Disorda, Jayla Eugair, Beaulieu, Mason Bushee, James Boynton, Haley Curtis, Ashlynn 28 29 30 31 Ella French, Nathaniel Gaissert, Capen, Matthew Cole, Sierra Depatie, Evan Diaz, Emily Doty, H A NOI T O RAHS Hannah Greeno, Abigail Hayes, Cormany, Alexis-Jade Cram, Carter Julia Eastman, Alia Edmunds, Phoebe 32 33 34 35 36 Jayden Ihinger, Isaac Kennedy- Crossmon, Harper Davidson, Elliott, Isabella Falco, Johan Harding, I NTO A URIGA O B I 37 38 39 Mitchell, Abygayle Lanpher, Luciano Falco, Linnea Faulkner, Mary Kingsley, Jordan Lemieux, G OLDE NRETRIE VER Klairissa McDonough, Lily Morgan, Willow Fiske, Zachary Gilmore, Julian Lopez, Alyza McKeighan, 40 41 42 Sally O’Brien, Margaret Ranney and David Harvey, Crystal Jackson, Spencer Pelkey, Paul Schultz, Sophia H AY R EBATE W EAK 43 44 Kylee Raymond. Olivia Kalinowski, Laurieann Walker and Olivia White. M ONODY H ERDS 8th grade: Kelsey Adams, Lanctot, Jillian LaRock, Angelica 12th grade: Jack Adams, 45 46 47 48 Abigail Adamsen, Tucker Babcock, Mahoney and Evelyn Manchester. Alexander Bunker, Nathan A R T ISTS B IRD 49 50 51 52 53 54 Brooke Bertrand, Bryn Blanchard, Also, Hayden Martin, Simon Claessens, Cole Frasier, Madeline C EIL S P AR R E P Dylan Brown, Matthew Bryant, Ella Martin, William Moncrief, Rachael Fuller, Joshua Granger, Hayden 55 56 57 58 59 Brytowski, Keith Carrara, Hayden Munnett, Declan Murphy, Kevin Hull, Lauren Lape, Marcus H ANDB R A KELEV ERS Fischer, Kylee Forrest, Kailey Odell Jr., Schlymbly (Smith) Remy, McCullough, Patrick McKeighan, 60 61 62 E VE R ETIRE I SIS Frary, Sydney Gallo, Pajua Gamba, Aleksandra Savela, Kaylie Selleck, Chauncey Moncrief, Lua Piovano- 63 64 65 Jaheim Hughes, Cebelle Hull, Elaina Sheldrick, Clayton Stickney, Marcotte, Alycin Smith, Colby S EA A DEPTS I SNT Valerie Johnson, Andrew Kenyon, Owen Thomas, Sawyer Tinsman, Smith and Daniel Whitney. PAGE 36 — Addison Independent, Monday, December 10, 2018

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