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ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENTVol. 67 No. 1 Middlebury, Vermont ! Thursday, January 3, 2013 ! 26 Pages 75¢

The MUHS girls’ hockey team

won its own tournament for the

Middlebury’s Hubie Wagner In-

vitational wrestling meet drew all delivered toys to 44 area children

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Middleburyprepares to trim budgetBoard seeking to limit impact on property tax

Shelter, landlords work together to help the homeless

Lawmakers cite priorities for 2013Tight budgeting, health care top the list

Ferrisburgh lukewarmto land lease for solar

Parcel in shire town eyed for 500-kilowatt solar farmBristol shows its best for New Year

(See Legislature, Page 10A)

By JOHN FLOWERSMONTPELIER — Local lawmak-

ers will return to the Statehouse next

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some gun control measures.

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ing the 2013 session.

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the wealthiest Americans. Lawmak-

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potential increases in public school

taxes.

You have a chance to help the

have questions, contact Heather

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pick up Christmas trees in the club’s

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OFFICIALS FROM THE John Graham Shelter in Vergennes are working with public and private landlords to free up more apart-ments for homeless people, which will open up space at the shelter. Pictured during a recent meeting are Vergennes landlord Jud Swenor, left, John Graham Shelter Executive Director Elizabeth Ready, Addison County Community Trust Executive Direc-tor Terry McKnight and Dave Huntley, who was recently homeless.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

TWO-YEAR-OLD ADA HELLIER of Bristol gets her face painted by Hazel Chorney during Bristol Best Night festivities on New Year’s Eve. This is the seventh year that Bristol has organized the New Year’s celebration.


(See Middlebury, Page 14A)

By JOHN FLOWERSMIDDLEBURY — Developers

are seeking permission to install a

Creek.

generate enough electricity to

power more than 100 homes while

remaining relatively inconspicu-

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(See Shelter, Page 14A)

By JOHN FLOWERS

a now a rent-paying tenant at a

It is a success story that shel-

ter Executive Director Elizabeth

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son County Community Trust

“We have been taking a close look at how we can forge some partnerships to make sure nobody is left outside.”

— Elizabeth Ready

(See Budget, Page 14A)

By JOHN FLOWERS

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ing current services.

This is shaping up to be a particu-

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rent challenges come in large part

Next year’s payment on the

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rent municipal tax rate is 86.2 cents

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(See Best Night, Page 2A)

BRISTOL — New Year’s Eve

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seventh annual Bristol Best Night

celebration.

love. -

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is accurate or enter into serious

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put a solar panel array on it that

a year.

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members are in no hurry to move

company representatives.

“We want to meet one more

taking our time … Our intent is to

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A — Addison Independent, Thursday, January 3, 2013

Bristol Best Night off the ground.“At the very last minute they

threw something together,” Ce-ballos said. “And it gradually grew.”In recent years, due to steady

interest from attendees and per-formers alike, the town’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration has expanded to three venues: Holley Hall, the First Baptist Church and the Walkover Gal-lery. It has a loyal following in Bristol, and also attracts revel-ers from outside the Five Town Area.“We’ve been coming here for

three years,” said Jessa Karki of Vergennes, whose three chil-dren, 6-year-old twins Hannah and Lisa, and Lucius, 8, were busily creating elaborate tinsel hats at the crafts table and wait-ing their turn for face painting

in Holley Hall this past Mon-day evening. “The goodies are really good from the Bristol Farmers’ Market, and the acts

In the back of Holley Hall, Ken Pohlman of the farmers’

goods and hot soups donated by market vendors. The Bristol Farmers’ Market has been offer-ing tasty treats at Best Night for several years.“We provide a little bit of

food for people at the concerts, and for us it’s a chance to keep our name out there in the off-season,” Pohlman said. Across the street, the First

Baptist Church was hosting an-other dining option in the form of the annual soup dinner. The ladies of the congregation had donated a variety of soups, including corn chowder, min-

estrone, beef stew and Chinese cabbage.The festivities kicked off

with kid-friendly activities like face painting, paper hat making, and family-friendly music from local duo The Swing Peep-ers at Holley Hall. A big draw for many of the nine-year-olds and younger in attendance was a performance from magicians Tom Verner and LaFleur. The Lincoln-based duo also oper-

Without Borders, which per-forms in underprivileged areas to empower and train children in magic tricks.As the evening progressed,

the adults got to have some fun as well, with all three venues hosting live music from favor-ites such as Mount Abraham Union High School’s a cappella singing group Sweet Transition, and local bands such as Last

October, Va-et-Vient, Hannah Hummel, Ceballos’ group the Hip Replacements, the Hiberna-tors, and Deb Flanders and Pete Sutherland.“It is just phenomenal, the

amount of talent that is in this area,” Ceballos said. “It makes Best Night easy to program.”Karki and her husband said

they started coming to Bristol Best Night as an alternative to Burlington’s First Night when the children were young. “Burlington for us is just too

big,” she said. “The kids get lost in the whirl of 20,000 other peo-ple trying to get to events. Here, they get personalized attention.”What keeps them coming

back? “Affordability for one,” Kar-

ki said. “And closeness to Ver-gennes would be number two. And number three — the kids love it!”

Best Night(Continued from Page 1A)

LUCIUS KARKI, 8, of Vergennes sneaks into a photo with his twin sisters, Lisa, left, and Hannah, after mak-ing party hats in Holley Hall during Bristol Best Night festivities Monday night.

THE SWING PEEPERS, John Hadden and Matthew Witten, perform during the Bristol Best Night celebration in Holley Hall Monday night.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

touches on a party hat in Bristol’s Holley Hall Monday night. Children were able to decorate hats and get their faces painted as part of the an-nual Bristol Best Night Monday.

PETE SUTHERLAND PERFORMS Monday night in Bristol.

ADRIAN ENNIS OF Lincoln has his face painted during Bristol Best Night.

SHEA MCLAREN, 8, is amazed by the magic of Tom Verner during a Bristol Best Night performance in Holley Hall.

RUBY HELLIER, 6, of Bristol keeps her eyes on the paintbrush as

Monday.

HELEN HUMMEL PERFORMS to a standing-room-only crowd in the Walkover Gallery during Bristol Best Night on New Year’s Eve.

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Middlebury zeros in on development post

By JOHN FLOWERSMIDDLEBURY — A committee

charged with recruiting Middlebury’s

hire as soon as Town Meeting Day.

It was on Town Meeting Day

stimulate business growth in town.

ing current local businesses remain

The Middlebury selectboard estab

munity.

on board by early March.

director will work with the Middle

other resources to attract new businesses to Middlebury. The town has

ally with each contact.

The business community has thus

Tenny said.

Kennedy Bros. sold in family dealBy ANDY KIRKALDY

The transaction also means the

Three sisters — Lillian Kennedy

members.

and the Burlington building occu

and the Grants sold their shares to the

Lillian Kennedy — an artist whose

— said last week she and her hus

a great addition to the Northern Gate

by. Win Grant and Lillian Kennedy

Grant said the situation remains

is rented.

“We think the building has great

has been his goal in recent years.

said.

granddaughter.

Grant said.

nedy said. And they can always call on Grant

Powder shotsLOCAL SISTERS CHRIS-

TY, above, and Elsie Lynn

season on Sunday at the Snow Bowl in Hancock.

Photos by Oliver Parini


EditorialsADDISON INDEPENDENT

Lettersto the Editor

(See Raymond, Page 5A)

(See Clippings, Page 5A)

(See Letter, Page 5A)

Look for wind turbines in our future

Bipartisan work on guns needed

Holiday brought full range of stress

Keeping timeBRISTOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL second-grader Damian Bissette becomes a human clock while re-

hearsing his part in the school’s circus performance before the holiday break.Independent photo/Trent Campbell

ClippingsBy John

McCrightBy John

McCright

Aroundthebend

By Jessie Raymond

As it is, I get pretty stressed out around the holidays. So,

had I been able to choose the optimal time for my kitchen

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tracted that I do things like forget appointments and put

the Kleenex in the fridge and the milk in the linen closet.

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had resorted to marching in protest

throughout the house, carrying plac-

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a breaker had started tripping, render-

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out.)

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shook his head and explained that un-

burned-out shell of an appliance, it

That did it. As he left, I reached into

for a good cry.

My husband had already gone to

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ally, together exceeded my supply of holiday cheer.

The tragedy in the Sandy Hook

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killed.

out a military assault and in cold

blood killed 20 innocent children

and six teachers. He did this after

he killed his mother. This should

The nation needs to unite behind

the president in a nonpartisan effort

to address this issue of gun con-

children and the protection of their

innocence.

institute measures that this does

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of Health, the attorney general and

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about our mental health issues and

mental health issues, and learn about

our present schools security and

emergency response teams.

Here are some facts from a

New York Times

in other countries. Firearms claim

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tional Safety and Health Adminis-

gun.

turning them into fortresses. That’s

a tall order, but the memory of those

Betty NuovoMiddlebury

Balance can be found on gunsEditor’s note: The following let-

ter was sent on Dec. 20 to Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin and Vermont legislators at the state and federal level.

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the incomprehensible tragedy at the

Sandy Hook Elementary School in

by an out-of-control gunman, as

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age to these families, their com-

from gun homicides, suicides and

accidents. We understand that the

circumstances of any tragedy are

factors played into the massacre in

sensible solutions that could drasti-

cally reduce the casualties from this

to take a leadership role in chang-

policies.

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ship is a cherished right for many

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ers are safe and responsible, recent

human beings, poses a threat no

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mental baggage. The call for a moratori-

is second only to Texas in the amount

awesome

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kids and their kids.

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They are so large that they shrink

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Opportunity can be found

in state’s limited budget

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utility-scale electric generations, but Vermont can and should become a cen-

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gun is still pointed at their heads.

In practical terms, the Senate passed a bill that keeps the Bush-era tax cuts

le raising tax rates on the top 2 per-

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prospects.

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The bill also postponed a measure to cut Medicaid support to doctors for

a year, extended a full package of business tax breaks for another year, and

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ing defense spending harmless and not raising taxes any further. Stay tuned.

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panic mode. As a person who (a) hates to spend money and (b) makes major purchases only after weeks of research, I ran to Sears feeling unpre-pared and resentful.I picked a new range from the

and pointing. I glared at the woman behind the register, as if she had snuck into my house and set the old stove on

But after that, life got better. That night, I cooked dinner on the new stove and even baked a few dozen

time in days, I felt that things might be all right after all.The next morning, the electrician

warily returned to the house, this time

electricity, and the renovations, and

the holidays, I reached my breaking

He looked doubtfully at me.

When I got to work I realized he

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ing one brown boot and one black

Real Estate and Youby Ingrid

Punderson Jackson

Ingrid Punderson JacksonReal Estate

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Raymond(Continued from Page 4A)

Vermont is embarrassingly regressive in its lack of gun safety laws and reg-ulations, ranking fourth least protec-tive according to one study. Vermont, a state that prides itself on innovative solutions to complex problems, is part of the deeply ingrained problem of gun violence in our country. We can do better than that.Vermont is taking comprehensive

action to address health care ac-cess and public health issues. Gun violence is a public health issue that costs thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year. Instituting strong gun control laws, in tandem with a comprehensive buy-back program to eliminate the most dangerous and irresponsible weapons, would be cheaper and more humane than the health and safety costs of gun violence.The majority of gun owners be-

lieve in improving gun safety require-

ments, background checks, and other commonsense regulations that the NRA and its political followers reject in order to misleadingly frame the issue in absolutist terms (see www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/media-center/pr006-12.shtml). As Vermonters, we know a balance can

by better regulating the sale and pur-

other potentially dangerous technolo-gies such as automobiles and pharma-ceuticals. We can eliminate the types of guns, ammunition and magazines that enable mass slaughter like in Newtown, and we can require gun owners to demonstrate their responsi-bility through mandatory background checks, waiting periods, and limits on multiple purchases.These are reasonable regulations

adopted by other states that do not impact the rights of recreational

they work to make communities safer without impacting individual rights. We recommend the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (http://smart-gunlaws.org) for excellent resources on these issues.We ask each of you to write us to

outline what you are doing to help stop this epidemic of gun violence in our country before another massacre of innocents, perhaps even closer to home. We demand decisive action

six courageous teachers and 20 in-nocent children in Newtown will not have died in vain. We have voted for each of you in the past, believing that you are effective representatives of our interests and beliefs — we hope we can rely on you to represent us on this issue.Thank you and we look forward to

hearing from each of you soon.Ruth Hardy and Jason Mittell

East Middlebury

Letter(Continued from Page 4A)

Clippings(Continued from Page 4A)

Letters to the Editor

Our country is at the mercy of ‘Fiscal Cave’ dwellersExcitement was mounting. The

winter solstice was fast approach-ing, the one and only day of the year when the light of day reaches the in-nermost recesses of the Fiscal Cave. The entire rest of the year only the

-luminates the ancient faded Nean-derthal cave paintings representing

in stone, on stone, unaltered by time, circumstance, and the lessons of history. Never altered, adjusted,

light of reason, reality, enlightened wisdom, common purpose, common sense and the common good.With tools, retrieved from this

crumbling ancient warehouse, of failed, false and corrupt ideologies party bureaucrats are addressing current problems and charting the future based entirely upon the very same ancient two-dimensional cave painting ideologies, principles and practices that ARE the primary cause for our epidemic of cultural, moral and economic anarchy.Outside huddled masses of vari-

ous dedicated tribal contingents: Legions of cell phone zombies, computer somniacs and comatose consumers stumble around in a self-induced intellectual haze. Inspired by bloviation and harnessed by a tyranny of mindless clichés, they adhere religiously to the blasphemy of their Cro-Magnon Sociolithic and Con-Magnon Capitolithic dogmas. The once-vibrant, dynamic, lively, enlightened process of dialogue and discourse guided by visionaries

mind-numbing static condition directed by disillusionaries.Intermittent echoes from the two

inner chambers of the cave beckon us to preserve and perpetuate the mindless two-dimensional Neander-thal cave painting ideologies.

Decades of huddling in these hal-lowed shallow caves have produced a generation of mental midgets inca-pable of rising to a level of intellect, wisdom and vision requisite for their elected positions and critical to the survival of this Nation — where there is no vision, the People perish.A few lonely voices from those

who have long since abandoned their caves cry out for the abandon-ment of these cave dwellers and a recall or rejection of this bureau-

Let us abandon this geological boulderdash that has littered the landscape with devastation and suffering: The extremely expensive Capitolithic philosophy of an un-regulated uncontrolled Free Market which has cost American workers, taxpayers and industries trillions of dollars including the loss of 42,000 factories and 20 million jobs in just two decades. Four companies net-

and a multimillionaire oil magnate pays less net tax than his chauffeur. Uncontrolled Sociolithic govern-ment programs, where, for example, it is calculated that $750 billion are wasted or lost just in medical-related services are all compliments of the taxpayer.With the linear two-dimensional

logic of more or less government, more or less taxes, more or less regulation where both extremes are

a compromise meeting halfway

condition. The absolute deregulation of the cultural and more foundations of society will produce absolute and unlimited Liberty. Absolute Liberty is anarchy and anarchy destroys all Liberties.The foundation of true Liberty is

noble experiment harvesting the cul-tural and moral evolution of millen-

ON, not IN, a bedrock of Scripture and Common Sense.As tribal constituents wait patient-

ly for their leaders to emerge with the solstice a small crowd is gather-ing not far away, near a vast cliff. There is loose talk of an imminent pagan ritual where both constituents decorate huge boulders with inscrip-tions of proposed legislative action. The two boulders are launched across the cliff precipice and with a growing roar the boulders thunder

agenda is the winner, displacing any need for consideration, conversation or compromise with the other tribe.Meanwhile a great wild boar is

being roasted by the ancient order of the onmibores to celebrate the newly declared joint bipartisan proclamation of this time as the age

The leadership of the two major tribes sequestering themselves in

Motivated by an altruistic response to the growing complexity of Geo-Climtic and Geo-Economic forces they deemed it timely to become Geo-Logical and therefore re-treated into the Geological forma-tion of this cave. Further, they have actually achieved an unprecedented

items. They agreed to celebrate this historic period as the age of the PIG: Plunder, Imbecility and Greed. And after some wrangling, agreed appropriately to change the national motto to “E Plunder Us

God Bless America.Rustan Swenson

Shoreham

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Ferrisburgh(Continued from Page 1A)

-quest Encore to remove it.Given that power prices have risen

Chad Farrell estimated that savings for

of the Vergennes Union High School bill would come to about $255,000 over 20 years. McNary, who provided some infor-

to Farrell to allow him to make the estimates, said he is puzzled by the se-

offer.

MARKETABILITYThe land is part of the town-owned

parcel at the intersection of Routes 7 and 22A that the town has tried to sell for $375,000 over the past two years.

subject to conservation easements that

wet. On the remaining 9.7 acres, other easements restrict its building enve-lope to 4.5 acres.

has done or is doing business with the towns of Middlebury, Milton, Burl-ington and South Burlington and with Middlebury College, among other entities — intends to use land on the northwest corner away from the build-ing envelope. McNary said the solar array would

be several hundred feet from the mar-ketable building envelope and that the solar array would be screened. Lawrence said one of several “res-

the solar array would make it harder for the town to sell the rest of the land.

marketability of the property. Does someone want to move in next to a so-

One who does not share that con-cern is Ferrisburgh real estate broker Carl Cole, who has been advising the selectboard on the sale of the town par-cel. Cole suggests there may be prob-lems, but that the selectboard cannot know that unless it authorizes more

Cole said he suggested the select-

board form a committee to explore the possibility, a suggestion that McNary also made on Dec. 4, but according to board minutes was ignored. “That was my advice to the select-

will take a little volunteer time from

the marketability question. He said in a Dec. 29 email that Encore has seen no impact on property values near its solar arrays. “We are not aware of any evidence

out there that would support a diminu-tion in marketability for a property due to the presence of a nearby solar array, especially for a property that is zoned

-rell wrote.Selectboard members also ques-

tioned the estimates on energy savings.

Lawrence said.McNary said he was frustrated to

hear that. He claimed he told the board the calculations had come from En-core after McNary had supplied the

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of students at Vergennes Union High School.

McNary said. Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 emails from

Farrell to McNary show calculations made by Farrell that assumed aver-age rate increases of 1, 2 and 3 percent over the next 20 years.TRACK RECORDLawrence said the selectboard is

term health and the feasibility of al-ternative energy projects, given that board members believe they are now strongly supported by federal grants and tax credits. “If we do go ahead and after a year

this project bellies up, does the town want to be responsible for picking up

clean up this solar array … Would it

said. “The board does have some res-ervations. This company has been in

they came into business when this re-

newable money came from Washing-

McNary and Cole both pointed to

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aligned with some larger national banks, including Wells Fargo and

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this project are one-time tax credit

construction and available through 2016. They are not drying up anytime

-tected by a number of clauses in the site lease agreement which would re-quire the system owner to perform de-

Farrell said Encore would not with-draw the lease offer while Ferrisburgh makes up its mind, but that the state now has a 4 percent cap on net-me-tering projects like the one Encore is proposing, and that “Once that cap is met, there is no guarantee that any ad-

Meanwhile, Lawrence maintains the selectboard does not have “a clear picture of what they (Encore) want to

lease arrangement.

But Cole and McNary said the board should learn more now.

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there. If it turns out to be good for the town it ought to be seriously consid-

keep exploring the possibility until a reason is found to say no.“The total savings plus lease pay-

ment to the town will be well over

to quote (Vergennes City Manager)

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power plant and recall it producing

10 times louder than a wind turbine would produce — it was truly deafen-ing.Another worry I have is that we will

make these tradeoffs for wind power — some natural resource destruction in exchange for producing less cli-mate-changing CO2 — without get-

such a great place for generating elec-

constant blow that you get on the prai-ries of Iowa or off the coast of Massa-

to excuse my excessive skepticism,

big return from the folks selling a new technology.

make up for their high upfront cost by lasting for years and years, but I keep having to replace the CFLs above my bathroom vanity because three out of four go dark long before the promised expiration. And I love my Prius hybrid car, and it does get 50 mpg — some-

on the Iowa trip (mostly because we drove so fast).

warming is real. You probably read the news this week that Vermont saw its warmest year ever in 2012. And con-tinued dependence on fossil fuels will continue to produce direct ecological damage like the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico two years ago (did you seen the story about the oil leak-ing from the Alaskan offshore oil rig this week?).

planet. Putting up wind turbines in

let supporters tell us it is. But it is one of many steps that need to be taken to preserve what we have, and just may-be restore what has been lost.


WILLISTON — Blanche Santa-niello (Bianca Rina DeMeo Santa-niello) died on Christmas morning at Vermont Respite House. Her daugh-ter Carol, son-in-law Tom Spencer, and much loved grandson, Theodore, were holding her hands when she died. She had been living at the Re-spite House since mid-October. The later of the two pictures you see was taken Dec. 5, at the VRH. She had

when she realized she was sick: no pain, no shots and never let me skip a meal.Blanche had lived in Vermont for

the past 3 years, having chosen, at age 91, to leave the retirement abode she had shared with her husband in Lakehurst, N.J., and at age 95, her second home, in Delray Beach, Fla. While in both New Jersey and Flor-ida, she traveled and continued to

loving support from her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Herb Buriel.Blanche was born on April 1, 1914.

She was 98 years and 8 months old when she died. This year she traveled to Florida twice to see her extended family, went to Mass at St. Peters in Vergennes every Saturday, enjoyed her twice weekly outings with her friends Bootsie Morris and Barb Lavoie, and, being Italian, continued to stuff the peppers, peel the garlic, and set a beautiful table for family and guests. Look for her on Jan. 7, as she and her husband of 54 years, C. Theodore Santaniello, watch the Notre Dame championship game from heaven’s alumni section. He’s been warming up her seat there since 1992. Although they’ve been in dif-ferent seats these 20 years, by and large she hasn’t missed a game.Blanche was also predeceased by

her daughter, Bonnie Santaniello Buriel (1943- 2005), and her sister-in-law, Catherine Sandy. Blanche and Chrish raised Bonnie and her sis-ter, Carol, in Port Washington, N.Y. Blanche, a working woman ahead

for Roll-O-Matic Garage Doors, a family-owned business begun by Ed Gunther in the mid 1950s. She was also an active member of the Catho-lic Daughters at St. Peter’s Church and a working member of the Board of Elections, running the polls for many years. They attended dances regularly, put on by the Knights of Columbus, and other local organiza-tions. They loved to dance and did it well. Blanche and Chrish put their children through St. Peter’s school, Weber Junior High, and Schreiber High School. Both girls attended col-lege close to home (Bonnie at Adel-phi, and Carol at Barnard), and went on to professional careers. This was a source of pride for both parents. Bon-nie married Juan Heriberto Buriel in 1967, and Carol married Tom Spen-cer in 1984.

Blanche’s parents, Alfonso De-Meo (died in 1958) and Alesandrina Benevento DeMeo (died in 1979) were born in Volturara Irpina, Italy, where they married and moved to the USA on their honeymoon to start a new life in 1913. They came by ship to New York City directly, by-pass-ing the steerage immigrant require-

passengers, a source of family pride.

and third cousins from both sides of her family, in that village in southern Italy. Her parents returned to Italy only once, in 1950. Blanche returned to the village four times, and her off-spring continue to visit.Alfonso DeMeo worked for Du-

pont in Newburgh, N.Y., through-out his life, and was featured in the Dupont Fabtonian in 1949, when he retired with 35 years of service. Blanche was predeceased by her brother, Giotto DeMeo, who died in 1931 of a misdirected javelin throw to the head, at the age of 15 years. Her sister Gloria DeMeo Henderson, now of Delray Beach, Fla., was also born and raised in Newburgh, N.Y. Blanche was predeceased by Gloria’s daughter, Christine “Tina” Hender-son Wilkinson, who died in 1983. Blanche graduated from the Broad-way School in 1928, and from New-burgh Free Academy in 1932. Her best friends throughout her life were Lee Galoti Dwyer, and Harriet Moy MacMillan, both of Newburgh, N.Y.After high school, Blanche worked

at Kresge’s Dollar Store in New-burgh (a more upscale store than the

when a dollar WAS a dollar), in the underwear department. She often referred to the sales and manage-ment training she experienced there. She married Chrish Santaniello and moved to Port Washington in 1938. He was her childhood friend and sweetheart. During World War II,

Blanche moved back to Newburgh when her husband enlisted, where her mother and sister helped her raise

the two pictures is from these years.)

Lombard, worked as writers and proofreaders for the Newburgh News. In addition to their other duties, they wrote the weather. If they didn’t know what it was going to be, they looked out the window and described what they saw.Blanche DeMeo Santaniello is

survived by her daughter and fam-ily, Carol, Tom and Theodore Spen-cer;; her much beloved son-in-law, Juan Heriberto Buriel, married to daughter, Bonnie, from 1967 until 2005, and whose love and support helped her to remain independent in her home in Florida for years after Chrish’s death;; her sister and fam-ily, Gloria and Ralph Henderson, and their children, Linda Henderson Re-cio, and Ron and JoAnn Henderson, and their children and grandchildren. She is also survived by her much be-

mother’s sisters, Rina DeMeo Lom-bard and her children, Susan Jenkins, and Bill and Stephen Lombard;; John and Lane DeMeo;; Mary DeMeo MacMurdy and family;; and by her good friend, Bob Dalton.Blanche bonded with the Hospice

caregivers, both here in her home, and at Vermont Respite House for the

please send memorial donations to: Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Route 7 North, Middlebury, Vermont 05753. We are eternally grateful to the nurses and staff who

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Virginia Lazarus, 60, Ripton

Shirley Malzac, 76, Middlebury

RIPTON — Virginia Ambrose Lazarus, age 60, died at home in Ripton, Vt., on Dec. 22, 2012. Vir-ginia was born on Jan. 19, 1952, at Camp LeJeune, N.C. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, Mich., and graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1969. She then attended the Univer-sity of Michigan. She worked for 20 years at the Vermont Superior Court in Middlebury, and more recently at Shelburne Museum.Virginia was predeceased by her

husband, Lawrence Lazarus, and her father, Dr. Robert Ambrose. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her mother, Barbara Ambrose;; three sisters, Elizabeth Ambrose Priebe, Mary Ambrose Worrell and Nancy Ambrose King;; and one brother, Robert Ambrose Jr. She is also lovingly remembered by eight nephews and four nieces. A memo-rial service will be held in Michigan on her birthday, and an interment ceremony will be held in Ripton in the spring, date to be announced.Memorial contributions may be

sent to the Crohns/Colitis Founda-tion of America, http://www.ccfa.org, or to the Autism Society of America, Oakland County Chapter, PO Box 70207, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, http://autismsocietyoakland-county.org/page/donation

MIDDLEBURY — Shirley M. Malzac, 76, of Middlebury died Tuesday evening, Dec. 25, 2012, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Reha-bilitation.She was born on March 29, 1936,

in Middlebury, the daughter of the late William and Marion (Aldrich) Munson. She retired from B.F. Go-odrich as a production operator. She was a 1955 graduate of Middlebury High School. She enjoyed spend-ing time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, hand-embroi-dering quilts, cooking, baking and spending time with friends.She is survived by her husband,

Leo Malzac;; her daughters, Tina Deering and her husband Chesley of Cornwall and Melanie Mulliss and her husband Chris of Addison;; her grandchildren, Andre Deering and his wife Annemarie of Middle-bury, Jason Deering of Orwell, and Katelyn and Ashley Mulliss of Ad-dison;; her great-grandchildren, Sean, Emma, Jocelyn and Jonathan

Deering;; and her sisters Anita Cram of Middlebury, Elizabeth Holbrook of Colchester, Joan Kirk of Natick, Mass., and Joyce Pelrine of Canton, Mass.She was predeceased by her broth-

ers, Richard, Kenneth, Earl, Bill and Ralph Munson, and her sister Marjo-rie Kvaraitis.A graveside service was held

Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 11 A.M. at Mount St. Joseph Cemetery in

-ated the service.Arrangements are under the direc-

tion of Sanderson- Ducharme Funer-al Home, Middlebury.The family would like to thank

Helen Porter Healthcare and Reha-bilitation of Middlebury for the ex-cellent care Shirley received. They

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on Dec.14, 1931, in Leicester, Vt., a daughter of the late George and Stella (Palsa) Piper, she was a longtime resi-dent of Agawam and Feeding Hills.Dorothy was the loving wife of 40

years to the late Robert Steele, who passed in 1995. She was a dispatcher for 8 years with the Vermont State Po-

at Forastiere Funeral Home. Dorothy was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Agawam.The quiet lives of unassuming peo-

ple often pass unnoticed but if the true measure of a person may be taken in the devotion of family, Dorothy Piper Steele’s life was epic. Dot took high pleasure in simple gifts. In her own words, she loved being with family and friends, word puzzles and games,

needlework, dining out, this country, patriotism and reading. She remained a Vermont farm girl at heart, with an accepting nature and an unwavering appreciation for the natural world and all its creatures.Dorothy maintained a childlike cu-

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daughters, Donna Stebbins and her

Krasin and her husband, Bill, of Holy-oke, Rebecca Guarnieri and her hus-band, Tom, of Southwick, and Mary K. Steele and her husband, Albert Ferri, of Bristol, R.I.;; her two broth-ers, Rodney Piper and Mick Piper and his wife, Dale, all of Vermont;; her nine grandchildren, Jeremy Stebbins and his wife Hilarie, Andrea Stebbins-Malafronte and her husband, Angelo, Kris Kelley, Jenna and Kate Krasin, Daniel, Mitchell, and Jeffrey Guar-nieri, and Humberto Padilla;; and four great-grandchildren, Delaney and Hailey Stebbins, André Bernatchez Jr., and Nicholas Malafronte.Besides her husband and parents,

Dorothy was also predeceased by her two brothers, Ralph and Paul Piper, and by three sisters, Barbara Paquette, Marjorie Klimas and Susan Piper. Fu-nerals services for Dorothy were held

on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, begin-ning at 10 a.m. from Colonial Foras-tiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam, followed by a Liturgy of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 823 Main St., Agawam. Burial will be private in Agawam Center Cemetery. Call-ing hours for Dorothy were held on Friday, Dec. 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the

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“Shelly” Magoon of Ferrisburgh died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 28, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer.She was born Dec. 19, 1957, to

Bill and Erma (Delorme) Malaney. She grew up in South Burlington and graduated from South Burling-ton High School. Her family says in her early years she loved sing-ing and playing folk music on her acoustic guitars. She occasionally wrote music for special people in her life. She played at weddings, her church and school.She worked for the Merchants and

Chittenden banks in Essex Junction, South Burlington and Vergennes for many years before starting her fam-ily in Ferrisburgh.She leaves behind her loving hus-

band of 27 years, Michael Magoon;; their daughter, Emily;; her brothers, Pat Malaney and his wife Betty of Craftsbury, and Steve Malaney of North Ferrisburgh and sister-in-law Patricia Malaney of Burlington;; her sisters, Marilyn Alix of Essex and Kathleen Sikora and husband Jef-frey of South Hero;; and many niec-es and nephews.She was predeceased by her par-

ents;; her sister Rosemary;; and most recently her beloved sister Dolores “Dolly” Keller in April of this year.Calling hours will be held at

the Shelburne Funeral Chapel of

Corbin and Palmer, 209 Falls Road, in Shelburne on Tuesday, Jan. 1, for the family at 12:30-1 p.m. and for the public from 1-3 p.m. A fu-neral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 160 Hinesburg Road, in South Burling-ton on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 10 a.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lake Champlain Committee (www.lakechamplain-committee.org/support/donate/). There will be an informal memorial ceremony on the lake in the spring with a date and place to be deter-mined.

MICHELLE MAGOON

SALISBURY — Harold Lin-wood “Pudge” Conant, 77, of Salis-bury died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.He was born in Salisbury on May

8, 1935. He was the son of Harold H. “Joe” and Millicent (Wimett) Conant. He grew up in Salisbury where he received his early educa-tion, and graduated from Middle-bury High School, class of 1953.Following his education he

joined the United States Army and served in Iceland. He was selected to and served as a member of the Honor Guard, at Fort Myer, Va., for military funerals and at Arling-ton National Cemetery, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.Upon his honorable discharge

he returned to Salisbury and estab-lished the Harold L. Conant Truck-ing & Excavating Co. He served as the road commissioner for the town of Salisbury for over 30 years. He later managed the Salisbury land-

for the town as well as a member of the zoning board. He retired in 1997. His family says he was an avid

outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting. He loved to explore and go touring and was an avid reader who enjoyed old Western movies. Surviving are his son, Joseph

Patrick Conant of Salisbury;; three daughters, Nicole Linn Conant, Shaune Sullivan Conant and Steph-anie Suzanne Conant, all of Boston;; and a brother, Norbert P. Conant of

Harold Conant, 77, Salisbury

HAROLD CONANT

Salisbury. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.He was predeceased by his par-

ents;; a brother, Clifton;; a sister, Maxine Desautels;; and his former wife and the mother of his children, Noreen Sullivan Conant.The funeral service will be held

on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Salisbury Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard White, pastor of the Brandon Congrega-

graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, will take place, at a later date in Mead-owinds, the family cemetery in Salisbury.Friends may call at the Miller &

Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on Friday, Jan. 4, 2012 from 3-6 p.m.Memorial gifts may be made to

The Salisbury Historical Society, c/o Barry Whitney, President, P.O. Box 40, Salisbury, VT 05769, or to the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Depart-ment, c/o Gary Smith, Chief, P.O. Box 22, Salisbury, VT 05769.


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CORNWALL — Charles Henry Boardman, 98, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. Mr. Boardman was born in Middlebury on Nov. 22, 1914. He was the son of Benjamin and Mabel (Vancelette) Boardman.He received his early educa-

tion in local Cornwall schools and graduated from Middlebury High School. He continued his education at Vermont Agricultural School in Randolph. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and was com-missioned a 2nd Lieutenant in July 1942. He was discharged as a Cap-tain in February 1946. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and began a career with the United States Postal Service that spanned more than 25 years. During this time, he also “worked the grill” on weekends at the Middlebury Col-lege Snow Bowl.Charlie’s passions were his home

and his family. His love of the land was evident in his immaculate gar-den and the great care he took of their home. He loved the outdoors,

snowmobiling and camping with family and friends. Throughout his married life, he took great advantage of his wife’s amazing cooking, thor-oughly enjoying every meal to its fullest. In his later years, he enjoyed bird watching, reading and watch-ing nearly every game of his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox.Mr. Boardman also enjoyed help-

ing his neighbors and serving his community. He was always willing to lend a hand. His passion was or-ganizing, supporting and improving

was a charter member of the Corn-wall Fire Department, serving as secretary and captain. He was a char-ter member of the Addison County

life member of the American Legion Post 27 in Middlebury. He was a communicant at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury and a 25-year member of the Knights of Columbus.Mr. Boardman is survived by his

wife of 66 years, Frances (Towle) Boardman of Cornwall;; his daugh-ter, Mary Jane Broughton and her husband Michael of Bristol;; and two grandsons, Benjamin Broughton of Middlebury and Loyal Broughton of

CHARLES BOARDMAN

Colorado Springs, Colo. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Zita Riley and Doris Boardman and many cous-ins, nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by three sis-

ters, Agnes Murray, Carrie Bingham and Gertrude Bessette;; and a brother, Stanton Boardman.The family would like to express

Dr. Cope. Dr. Rouse, the staffs at Addison County Home Health and Hospice and Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, his home caregivers, our family and neighbors for helping him maintain that smile we all loved.A memorial Mass of Christian

burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. William Beaudin, pastor will be the celebrant. Luncheon following at the American Legion Post 27 in Middlebury.Burial will take place at a later

date in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mid-dlebury.

-ers may be made in his memory to the Cornwall Volunteer Fire De-partment, 1952 RT 30, Cornwall, VT 05753;; Addison County Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 754, Route 7, Middlebury, VT 05753;; or Helen Porter Healthcare and Reha-bilitation Center, 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753.Arrangements are under the direc-

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David Morin, 77, VergennesVERGENNES — David Francis

Morin, 77, of Vergennes, died late Saturday, Dec. 15, at Porter Health-care and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.He was born March 25, 1935, at

Mt. Vernon Ward in Newport, the son of Blanche (Lamoureux) and Jo-seph Morin.He enlisted in the Marines in

March of 1952 and served actively in the Korean War for over a year. He was enlisted for 3 years before switching to the reserves for 5 years.He was married in 1958 to Winona

“Nonie” Little, whom he met while they both worked at Simmonds Pre-cision in Vergennes. The couple moved to Ohio where they spent the early years of their marriage. He worked as a diesel mechanic. They moved back home to Vermont in 1973 where he had a job waiting for him at Coca-Cola. After leaving Co-ca-Cola after 10 years, he then went on to be a heavy-duty mechanic until he retired. He was a 6-year survivor of lung cancer.He leaves behind a daughter, Re-

nee McClellan, and two grandsons, all of Vergennes;; and a brother, John-ny, of Burlington.

DAVID MORINHe was predeceased by his wife

Nonie by only 2 months;; his father, Joseph;; his mother, Blanche;; and several brothers and sisters.A lovely funeral service was held

at Valley Bible Church in East Mid-dlebury on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 1

Charles Henry Boardman, 98, Cornwall

LINCOLN — The Addison Coun-ty Maple School will be held Satur-day, Jan. 12, at Middlebury Union High School at Charles Avenue, just off Route 7. The schedule is: 8 a.m., registration;; 9 a.m., welcome in the auditorium, door prize drawings, state of the industry discussion, and quality control and safety presenta-tion;; 10:30 a.m., Session I;; 11:45 a.m., lunch and trade show;; 1:30 p.m., Session II;; 3 p.m., Session III;; 4:15 p.m., have a safe trip home.On Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m.,

the Burnham Music Series at Burn-ham Hall in Lincoln features the Modern Grass Quintet playing tradi-tional and contemporary bluegrass.On Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. is the Senior

Program at Lincoln Library. Re-freshments will be served, followed

by an interesting, informative talk. The program takes place the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. It is called the “Senior” Program, but we welcome folks of all ages. Come and enjoy the fellowship.Toddler/Preschool Story Time is

held each Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the library for children from birth to age 5. We read picture books, sing,

make a craft together. It’s a great way to meet other parents and chil-dren and introduce your child to the world of books.During the United Church of Lin-

coln 9:45 a.m. morning worship ser-vice on Dec. 30, Kaia Ruth Williams was brought forward for christening by her parents, Jennifer (Gale) and Travis Williams.

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George W. Richardson, 87, MiddleburyMIDDLEBURY — George W.

Richardson, 87, of Middlebury died Christmas Day in Rutland after a short period of failing health as a re-sult of a fall in his home.He was born July 23, 1925, in

Wolcott, the son of George U. Rich-ardson and Gertrude (Davis) Rich-ardson. He married Jessica May Stone on April 23, 1945.He resided at the Meadows in

Middlebury for the past 29 years. He previously worked on the Herrick Spencer farm in Addison Vermont. His relatives say he always took an interest in any farm news that he heard and enjoyed being driven around the Addison-Vergennes-Mid-dlebury area looking at farms. One of his favorite things to do in the fall was to watch the geese at the Dead

Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison.He leaves behind son Robert Smith

and his wife, Rita, of Addison;; son Wallace Richardson and his partner, Leslie Randolph (Rande), of Keene,

her husband, Ben, of Whitney, Tex-as;; son Wayne Richardson and his wife, Carol, of Goffstown, N.H.;; a sister, Judy (Ruby) Agnew of Au-burn, Maine;; and several nieces and nephews plus several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.His wife, Jessica;; an infant son,

Wendell;; and a step-daughter, Patri-cia, predeceased him.Memorial contributions may be

made to HOPE, P.O.Box 165, Mid-dlebury, VT 05753. Interment will be private.

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Middlebury, Vermont ! Thursday, December 13, 2012 ! 52 Pages

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Cynthia Guild Kling, a Starksboro

artist, has illustrated a book about

her family’s farm. See Page 3A.

The Tiger girls were shorthanded

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showed. See Sports, Page 1B.

Check out Section C to see winter

team photos, rosters and stories

for the local high schools.

Middlebury

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Samuel Bakkabulindi from Uganda will do a four-week residency at Middlebury College. See Page 21A.

In boys’ hoop, VUHS won, Mt. Abe edged OV, and MUHS suf-fered a double loss. See Page 9A.

Shoreham sixth-graders get les-sons in nutrition and community support. See Page 1B.

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Service Directory .......... 12B-13B

Entertainment .......................... 7B ........ 2B-4B

Sports .............................. 9A-11A

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Elementary students bring circusto Bristol

Final 2012 deer numbers show respectable results

(See Deer Season, Page 10A)

VUES eyes4.7-percent increase in spending

(See VUES, Page 22A)

Bristol toweigh inon pipeline Town reiterates need for service

Out-of-state cash boosts economy

(See Artists, Page 16A)

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Gypsy jazzTHE BOHEMIAN BLUES Quartet comes to Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven on Friday, Jan. 4, at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of Django

Reinhardt-inspired hot club jazz.

Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m., American Legion. Potluck dinner

at 6 p.m. to celebrate “Rock Day,” and a general

meeting and spin-in at 7, with a sharing of “best

and worst” of last year. Info: 453-5960.

Senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,

Middlebury VFW. CVAA’s monthly First

Friday luncheon, with chef Doug Jones on hand

to card roast beef au jus, with twice-baked potato,

mesclun salad, roll and chocolate pie. Bring

your own place setting. Suggested donation $4.

Reservations required by Jan. 2: 1-800-642-5119.

Free transportation by ACTR: 388-1946.

Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 4, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Beat Back the Blues fundraiser in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 4, 5:30-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. The

Bud Leeds Ensemble, a seven-

piece jazz band, will play at this

$25, include free hors d’oeuvres,

complimentary beverage, music

and dancing. Tickets available in

advance or at the door.

Middlebury Community Players brainstorming session in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 4,

MCP is holding a “meeting of the

minds” to plan the 2013-2014

season. Individuals interested

in being part of the team, from

stage managers to costumers

to directors, are welcome to join

the conversation. RSVP to info@

middleburycommunityplayers.org.

GMC Young Adventurers’ Club

Outdoor Animal Winter Picnic in Waltham. Saturday, Jan. 5, 9-11 a.m., Meeting place

TBA. Andrea Kane leads this

Green Mountain Club event for

kids on Buck Mountain. Info: 877-

6597 or [email protected].

GMC snowshoe to Skylight Pond in Ripton. Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Meeting time and

place TBA. Moderate, 7 miles

round trip, 1,650-foot elevation

change. Contact leader Nancy

Morgan for meeting time and

place: 388-9868.

“125 Years of Toy Train Fun” presentation in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 5, noon-1 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Paul Bortz and John Gaworecki

of the Midd-Vermont Train Club give a hands-on

presentation about the model trains now running at

the Sheldon. Bring a lunch;; dessert and beverage

provided. Free to museum members, $2 for

nonmembers. Info: 388-2117.

Metropolitan Opera “Live in HD” in Middlebury.

The Met Opera presents the monumental opera

382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org, or at the

door.

“Downton Abbey” Season 3 release party and afternoon tea in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2-5 p.m., Ilsley Library. Celebrate the premier of

the third season of this popular TV show. Enjoy

afternoon tea and learn about the fashion of the

period with Middlebury College theater professor

and costume designer Jule Emerson. A screening

“The Real McCoy” one-man circus in Vergennes. Saturday, Jan. 5, 7-9 p.m., Vergennes Opera

show, combining breathtaking circus stunts with

Tickets $10 adults, $5 students, available at the

Stitching in Vergennes.

Two Shoes Off in concert in Ripton. Saturday,

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welcomes Two Shoes Off, performing a blend of

old-time jamming, Celtic melodies, American song

styles and world-beat rhythms. One-hour open-

mike set before the show;; call ahead to reserve a

slot. Admission $9 adults, $6 seniors and teens, $3

children. Refreshments available. Info: 388-9782.

DJ Skate Night in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 5, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Friends of

sponsor a night of roller-rink-style ice skating. Skate

rentals available. Adults $5, students $3. All ages

and abilities welcome.

Photography exhibit opening recep-tion in Middlebury. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2-5

Celebrating the opening of “My 50-Year Love Affair

with Photography,” works by Douglas Kirkland. At 4

p.m., Kirkland will give an illustrated talk about his

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iconic portraits, including

those of Elizabeth Taylor

and Marilyn Monroe.

The reception is free;; ad-

mission to the talk is $15.

Tickets are available at

9222 or www.townhall-

through February.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday,

Jan. 6, 2-3:30 p.m.,

Memorial Sports Center.

“Fractured Fairy Tales” auditions in Vergennes. Sunday, Jan. 6, 4-6

p.m., Vergennes Opera

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All ages are invited to

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in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m.,

Ilsley Library. Join chil-

dren’s librarian Sarah

Lawton for stories,

rhymes and songs that

help young children de-

velop early literacy skills. Drop in. Every Monday

and Thursday through Feb. 14.

“Fractured Fairy Tales” auditions in Vergennes.

Not your grandmother’s fairy tales! A witty, fun and

hilarious selection of some favorite stories, with a

twist. All ages are invited to try out for this show, on

stage in late March and early April.

Public skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 9-10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports

Center.

Figure skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Memorial Sports Center.

Aurora Middle School informational meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Middlebury

parents and students. Light refreshments will be

served.

Spaghetti dinner in Vergennes. Tuesday, Jan. 8,

Enjoy spaghetti, salad and cookies and then cheer

on the JV and varsity basketball games against

Mount Abe. Cost $5 per person, $12 per family.

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GED testing in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Vermont Adult

Learning, 282 Boardman St. Pre-registration

required. Call 388-4392 for info and to register.

Toddler TaeKwon Do in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10:15-11:30 a.m., Ilsley Library. Instructor Kellie

Thomas leads a playful introduction to an ancient

martial art. Toddlers and preschoolers will learn basic

movements to help improve their balance, focus and

coordination. Drop in. Info: 388-4097. Wednesdays

through Feb. 13.

Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 9, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports

Center.

Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 3 and

up are invited to join library and MCTV staff to make

movies and learn about technology using MCTV’s

state-of-the-art media stations. Every Wednesday.

Space is limited;; pre-register at the children’s desk,

by calling 388-4097, or by emailing sarah.lawton@

ilsleypubliclibrary.org.

Wednesday Night Tea and Talk Series in Bristol. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., Mount Abraham

“Let’s Talk Turkey,” a slideshow, discussion and Q&A

[email protected].

Public skating in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 10, 9-10:30 a.m., Memorial Sports

Center.

Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 10, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join

children’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes

and songs that help young children develop early

literacy skills. Drop in. Every Monday and Thursday

through Feb. 14.

“Bats in Your Belfry?” presentation in New Haven.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife, discusses Vermont’s bats.

Armchair Naturalist Series.

“The Threepenny Opera” auditions at Middlebury College.Auditions for Middlebury Community Players’

April production of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s

“The Threepenny Opera.” Auditions continue

Jan. 12, with callbacks Jan. 13. Info: www.

middleburycommunityplayers.org or 373-2556.

Otter Creek Audubon lecture in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 10, 7-9 p.m., Ilsley Library. Warren

King presents “From Christmas to Easter: Seabirds

2013 Cabin Fever Lecture Series.

Relay For Life volunteer meeting at Middlebury College.103. Volunteers are needed for the 2013 Relay For

Life at Middlebury College on April 26. All types of

support, from organizing to providing refreshments,

are needed for this American Cancer Society

event. Info: 802-872-6307, Donna.decatur@cancer.

org or www.RelayForLife.org/middleburycollege.

Cyrus Chestnut Trio in concert at Middlebury College. Friday, Jan. 11, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mahaney Center

for the Arts. Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut’s hard-

swinging, soulful music blends contemporary jazz,

traditional jazz and gospel, with a taste of Latin

and samba. Tickets $25/20/6, available at www.

middlebury.edu or 443-3186.

Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 11, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

“Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock” on screen in Middlebury.

Eagle Scout bottle drive in Monkton. Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-noon, Monkton

Recycle Center. Scout Ben Charboneau

of Boy Scout Troop 525 is holding this drive as an

Eagle Scout project to raise funds to replace part

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Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts on Friday, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. Chestnut will return to campus as part of a trio with bassist Eric Wheeler and Billy Williams on drums.

Seeing starsTHIS POR-

TRAIT OF Eliza-beth Taylor, one of hundreds of iconic Hollywood images captured by photographer Douglas Kirk-land, is featured in an upcoming exhibit at the Town Hall The-ater’s Jackson Gallery in Middle-bury. Kirkland himself opens the show on Sun-day, Jan. 6, with a reception at 2 p.m. and an il-lustrated lecture, “My 50-year Love Affair With Pho-tography,” at 4.

of the fence at the Monkton Friends Methodist Church.

Library open house in Orwell. Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Orwell Free Library. A celebration of the new children’s books the library has acquired through a grant from the Libri Foundation. Story reading, crafts, library scavenger hunt, prizes and refreshments.

“The Threepenny Opera” auditions in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Auditions for Middlebury Community Players’ April production of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s “The Threepenny Opera.” Callbacks Jan. 13. Info: www.middleburycommunityplayers.org or 373-2556.

Modern Grass Quintet in concert in Lincoln. Saturday, Jan. 12, 7:30-9 p.m., Burnham Hall. The next performance in the Burnham Music Series. Adults $8, seniors and teens $6, children $3. Info: 388-6863.

“Percussion and Dance Explosion” performance at Middlebury College. Saturday, Jan. 12, 8-10 p.m., McCullough Social Space. An interactive performance with visiting artist in residence Samuel Bakkabulindi, music professor Damascus Kafumbe and dance professor Christal Brown. Attendees are encouraged to bring a drum or come ready to dance. Info: 443-6433 or http://go.middlebury.edu/arts.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial

Sports Center.

Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 14, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join children’s

librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy skills. Drop in. Every Monday and Thursday through Feb. 14.

Addison County Right to Life meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Jan. 14, 7-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Visitors welcome. Info: 388-2898 or [email protected].

Book club meeting in Bridport. Monday, Jan. 14, 7-8 p.m., Carl Norton Highway Department conference room. Discussing “The Robber Bride” by Margaret Atwood. February’s title: “Mystic River” by Dennis Lehane. Info: 758-2858.

Public skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 9-10:30 a.m.,

Memorial Sports Center. Figure skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Memorial Sports Center.

Tai Chi for Seniors class in Vergennes. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1-2 p.m., Northlands Job Corps. The

Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 7. Sponsored by CVAA, these free classes can help

seniors. Register at 1-800-642-5119 or visit www.cvaa.org.

Public skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 3:45-5 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

“Sound, Movement and Ethnicity in Uganda” lecture at Middlebury College. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Room 221. Presented by visiting master drummer and dancer Samuel Bakkabulindi. Info: 443-6433 or http://go.middlebury.edu/arts.

Toddler TaeKwon Do in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10:15-11:30 a.m., Ilsley Library. Instructor Kellie

Thomas leads a playful introduction to an ancient martial art. Toddlers and preschoolers will learn basic movements to help improve their balance, focus and coordination. Drop in. Info: 388-4097. Wednesdays through Feb. 13.

Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 16, noon-1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to join library and MCTV staff to make movies and learn about technology using MCTV’s state-of-the-art media stations. Every Wednesday. Space is limited;; pre-register at the children’s desk, by calling 388-4097, or by emailing [email protected].

Soup supper in New Haven. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church. The Ladies’ Union hosts a soup supper, with soup, bread, crackers, beverage and dessert, $5. Info: 453-3947.

Festival on-the-Green annual meeting in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Middlebury Union Middle School. Enthusiastic volunteers sought to help plan the 35th annual Festival on-the-Green, one of the premier summer arts events in Addison County. Festival dates July 7-13 this year. Info: 462-3555.

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Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 17, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ilsley Library. Join

children’s librarian Sarah Lawton for stories, rhymes and songs that help young children develop early literacy skills. Drop in. Every Monday and Thursday through Feb. 14.

Young Writers’ Club meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ilsley Library. Kids in grades 4-12 are invited to drop in on work on their writing, with short exercises and writing prompts. Third Thursday of every month.

Public skating in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 17, 3:45-5 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Climate change talk in Salisbury. Thursday, Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m., Salisbury Community School. Dr. Alan Betts of Atmospheric Research in Pittsford will speak about how warmer winters and melting glaciers will affect our lives. Presented by the Salisbury Conservation Commission.

Author talk with Sas Carey in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:30-9 p.m., Ilsley Library. Carey will present slides and a video clip of her trips to Mongolia and read from her new book, “Reindeer Herders in My Heart: Stories of Healing Journeys to Mongolia.” Info: 388-4095.

Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 18, noon-1

p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Ugandan music and dance workshop at Middlebury College. Friday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. “Doing It the Ugandan Way!” presented by visiting artist Samuel Bakkabulindi.

DJ Skate Night in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 18, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Friends of Middlebury Hockey and Addison Central Teens co-sponsor a night of roller-rink-style ice skating. Skate rentals available. Adults $5, students $3. All ages and abilities welcome.

“The Method Gun” on stage at Middlebury College. Friday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. A daring play by the Rude Mechs, an ensemble-based theater company out of Austin, Texas, based on the work of theater guru Stella Burden, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and a high-risk creative process. Strong content and some nudity;; geared for adult audiences only. Tickets $25/20/6. Info: 443-6433 or http://go.middlebury.edu/arts.

Bohemian Blues Quartet in New Haven. Friday, Jan. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Clint Bierman and The Necessary Means in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 4, 10 p.m.-midnight, Two Brothers Tavern.

Ten Rod Road in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 5, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Cooper & Lavoie in Middlebury. Friday, Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Zack DuPont Trio in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 12, 7-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

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By category: Farmers’ Markets, Sports, Clubs & Organizations, Government & Politics, Bingo, Fund-Raising Sales, Dance, Music, Arts & Education, Health & Parenting, Meals, Art Exhibits & Museums, Library Programs.

BINGOAmerican Legion Hall, Middlebury. Wednesday. Doors open 5:30 p.m. with early birds. Jackpot $3,000.

community programs. 388-9311.Brandon Senior Center, Brandon. First and third Mondays. 6 p.m. Refreshments sold. 247-3121.

Brandon American Legion. Tuesday, warm-ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Food available, complimentary hot tea and coffee.

VFW Post 7823, Middlebury. Monday. Doors open 5 p.m., quickies 6:15 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m. 388-9468.

DANCE, MUSIC, ARTS & EDUCATIONBridge club in Middlebury. Thursdays, 5:30-7:50 p.m., Ilsley Library. Single player welcome. Info: 462-3373 or www.7notrump.wordpress.com.

Chess club in Brandon. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m., Brandon Library. All ages and abilities welcome.

College Session for Seniors in Middlebury. Elderly Services, 112 Exchange St. Classes for people over 60 in basic computer, opera, politics, history, international law and more. Call 388-3983 or e-mail [email protected].

Computer lab open hours in Bristol. Monday-Thursday, 3:30-7 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School library. Free access to the library’s electronic resources, courtesy of e-Vermont funding.

Craft workshop in Forest Dale. Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Living Waters Assembly of God Church, Route 53. Free workshop for knitting, crocheting, or other crafts. Coffee served. Info: 247-3637.

Drum Collective. Group drumming. Every Monday, 10-11 a.m., 111 Maple St. in the Marble Works at Huard Studio. Led by local percussionist Will Smith. Open to all. Info: www.drumcollective.org.

French conversation group and lunch in Middlebury. Second Saturday of the month, 1 p.m., 51 Main. Enjoy un déjeuner français with free after-lunch coffee. Info: [email protected].

Jam session for teens in Middlebury. Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Addison Central Teen Center, 94 Main St. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours. To register, call Robin or Jutta at 388-3910.

Knitting and Rug Hooking in Brandon. First and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brandon Library. Project sharing, idea gathering and textile camaraderie.

Knitting group in Brandon. Thursday, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Senior Center. 247-3121.

Knitting group in Lincoln. Sunday (except last Sunday of the month), 3-5 p.m. Lincoln Library. 453-2665.

Knitting group in Vergennes. Third Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bixby Memorial Library. Informal assistance provided. Arabella Holzapfel, 443-5284 (weekdays), 877-2172 (evenings) or [email protected].

Maiden Vermont women’s barbershop chorus, under the direction of Lindi Bortney, is open to women of all ages. The group sings four-part a cappella music from traditional barbershop to doo-wop and Broadway. Rehearsals Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Cornwall School. Info: 989-5435 or go to www.maidenvermont.com.

Middlebury College Community Chorus. Mead Chapel. Open to all singers without auditions. Conductor Jeff Rehbach, 443-5811;; manager Mary Longey, 236-7933.

Otter Creek Choral Society in Vergennes. Rehearsals Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, starting Sept. 1, 2011. Directed by Wayne Hobbs. Info: Connie at 877-3063.

Parler Français Comme Des Vaches Espagnoles. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. 35B West. St. in Bristol (above Paige & Campbell). Conversational French for speakers of all abilities. Info: 453-2285.

Russian conversation group in Middlebury. First and third Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., Sparkling, 56 College St. 989-7020 or [email protected].

Sacred Harp (Shape Note) Sing. Second Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Middlebury. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Debby, 388-5410.

Spanish conversation group in Brandon. Every Saturday, 11 a.m. The Inside Scoop, next to the Brandon Inn. All abilities welcome. Info: 247-3306 or 247-6600.

Teen movie night in Middlebury. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m., Addison Central Teen Center, 94 Main St.

Twist O’ Wool Guild. First Thursdays, 7 p.m. American Legion on Wilson Road.

Vermont Ukulele Society. Second and fourth Mondays, beginners 6:30-7 p.m. regular session 7-9 p.m. at Howden Hall in Bristol. Call 453-6411 or see http://vtukes.webs.com for info. Extra ukuleles for beginners.

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MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police

on Christmas Day completed their second

annual toy drive, which this year provided

gifts to 44 children in 21 families based

in Middlebury, Ripton, Vergennes, Wey-

bridge and Brandon.

Local community members and busi-

nesses donated gifts for the toy drive,

which also featured the participation of

the Addison County Sheriff’s Department,

Vergennes Police Department and Vermont

State Police. The gifts went to children

who otherwise would have not found much

under the tree on Dec. 25.

Mason, Scott Fisher, Paul Sokolowski,

Michele Magee, Bill Austin, Sgt. Michael

Christopher and Det. Kris Bowdish. Also

helping: Ruth Whitney of the sheriff’s de-

partment, VSP Trooper Todd Conway and

Annual toy drive served 21 families

Reese Leona Stark.

The Golden Years:

I was one of the fortunate ones

who found work that became a pas-

sion. For me it was teaching young

children, then elementary school

leadership. “Teacher” was part of

my identity. Working with children

was soul-satisfying;;

it made me happy. I

always imagined I

would keep doing it

well into old age.

But I can remem-

ber the moment when

I began to consider

leaving work. I was

mid-way through a

course I was taking

with other teach-

ers, counselors and

school leaders, and

we were discussing a

book called “People

Skills.” The instructor

asked us to imagine

ourselves at the end

of our lives, “on our

us to imagine what

our regrets might be.

I don’t remember what I said, nor do

I remember what anyone else in the

class said, but I do remember what

the end of their life wishes they had

worked more, longer or harder. Most

people wish they had spent more

time with people they love and doing

things they love.”

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chord in me. My parents’ health was

in decline and two of our children

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utes away. I yearned to spend more

what I would say on my deathbed.

I would say I wish I had known my

grandchildren at the beginnings of

their lives and my parents at the ends

of theirs. I had a vision of attend-

ing the high school graduation of a

grandchild I barely knew, leaping

to my feet and shouting from a very

empty place in my gut, “Wait! Stop!

This can’t be! Let’s have a do-over!”

Something had to give. The “R-

its way into my thoughts more and

more often, as I found it impossible

to set satisfactory boundaries on the

amount of time I spent at work. I

remembered a friend

who had said years

ago, “I had to quit

work to do the really

important things in

life.”

So here I am, unat-

tached from the work

that had fed my soul

-

tired. In my golden

years!

I’ve usually heard

that phrase, “the

golden years,” used

ironically, describ-

ing years that are not

golden at all, when

poverty, chronic dis-

ease or disability dim

life’s glow in a per-

son’s later years. But

I’m using the phrase

differently, sincerely, to describe

that window in my life — it may be

narrow, it may be wide — between

a life focused on work and a life fo-

cused on staying well, staying mo-

bile or staying oriented. Or keeping

loved ones so. These are the years

when I have choices, when I can

use my time as I wish, when I can

do what makes my heart sing. The

golden years are a gift I don’t intend

to squander.

These years are the time when in-

stead of saying “Sorry, I’m stretched

too thin” when asked to do some-

thing, I can say “Yes.” So I said

“yes” when I was asked if I would

join the team of writers for “Ways

of Seeing.” I am honored and de-

lighted to contribute, and hope my

perspective will have meaning for

you.

Abi Sessions is a retired educator with three grown children and three grandchildren. She lives in Corn-wall with her husband, Bill.

Ways of Seeingby Abi Sessions

ORWELL — The Orwell Free

Library will host an open house on

children’s books acquired through

a grant from the Libri Foundation.

a story reading, followed by crafts

and a library scavenger hunt. The

morning will end with prizes and

refreshments.

The Libri Foundation works with

local library support groups na-

tionwide to help rural libraries ac-

quire quality children’s books. The

Orwell Library Friends, formed in

which was matched two to one by

in new children’s books.

The Orwell Free Library is locat-

ed on Main Street in Orwell, and is

6-8 p.m.;; Thursday, 3-6 p.m.;; Fri-

day, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.;; and Saturday,

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Orwell Free Library will beshowcasing new books

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THE MIDDLEBURY POLICE Department held its second annual toy distribution on Christmas Day delivering toys to 44 children. Pictured is Det. Kris Bowdish,

-dison County Sheriff’s Department.


Amour;; Running time: 2:07;; Rating: PG-13 “Amour” has arrived

on a wave of superlatives. Critics, who I suspect may be quite young, have hailed it as a masterful love story and an acting triumph. Is there a possi-bility they are idealizing the reality of old age?Georges (Jean-Louis

Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva), re-tired music teachers in their 80s, live comfortably in an enduring marriage and a dark Paris apartment. Unfortunately we don’t learn much about their history to-

gether before Anne is stricken with a TIA at the breakfast table. Though the attack passes, doctors recommend surgery that fails. The balance of the

care for Anne as her mind and body decline.

none of the details of tak-ing care of a partner who can do nothing for herself. He feeds her, changes her diapers, washes her hair,

gives her a shower and suffers her inability to convey anything in the easy communication they once shared. Director Michael Haneke

JANUARY PIES OF THE MONTHTHAI PULLED PORK:Our Authentic Peanut Sauce topped with Tender

Pork, Broccoli Florets, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion

and Scallions.

SIX CHEESE:Creamy Mozarrella and Ricatta

Cheese Sauce topped with Aged Provolone, Sharp

Cheddar, Grated Ramano and Sharp Parmesan.

Next to Middlebury Discount Beverage

Luncheon Soups are Back!Mon-Fri 11am-3pm

Mon 1/7 Cream of MushroomTues 1/8 French OnionWeds 1/9 Loaded PotatoThurs 1/10 Chicken TortillaFri 1/11 Corn Chowder

Intro PricesNY $15

Sicilian $16.50

Delivery daily from 5pm

OWN HALL HEATERT

Applicants for this full-time, year round position should have the ability to maintain and operate all theatrical systems (lighting, sound, projection), and have experience with set construction. Other responsibilities include: facilitate load-ins, runs, strikes and turnarounds; provide tech for meetings and receptions; create internship program in technical theater; maintain building by making repairs or hiring contractors. A janitorial service will clean the building, but this individual will make sure that the theater, studio and gallery are ready each day for public use. This historic theater will re-open in July, 2008, so the position

and resume to: Douglas Anderson, Executive Director

Town Hall Theater PO Box 128

Middlebury VT 05753 or email materials to

[email protected]

TOWN HALL THEATERMiddlebury, Vermont

seeks a Technical director/facilities manager

Merchants RowMiddlebury, VT

Tickets: 802-382-9222

www.townhalltheater.org

Sun 1/6 The Jackson Gallery

DOUGLAS KIRKLAND My 50-Year Love Affair with Photography

Douglas Kirkland’s reputation soared with historic photo shoots of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor,

first published in Look magazine in the 1960’s, leading to a career of photographing glamorous stars that

continues to this day. A rare collection of his best work,

Fri 1/11 8pm $10

JIMI HENDRIX – LIVE AT WOODSTOCK

Never before seen on film, the complete set that Jimi Hendrix played on that historic day in August 1969. The original 16 mm footage

Sat 1/5 12noon $24/$10 studentsMetropolitan Opera “Live in HD”

LES TROYENS A rare opportunity to witness the Berlioz masterwork,

which unfolds in the aftermath of the Trojan War. With Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani and

Dwayne Croft. A revival of the monumental 2003 production directed by Francesca Zambello.

from Judy Garland to Hugh Jackman, will be on display & available for purchase in the Jackson Gallery through January and February. Douglas Kirkland himself will be on hand for the Opening Reception, which will be followed by a talk in the theater in which he will show dozens of his

iconic portraits and discuss what it took to realize them.Opening Reception: Sunday, January 6 from 2-4 pm FREE

Lecture: Sunday, January 6 at 4 pm $15

has been digitally restored together with a crisp new audio mix. The set includes all of Hendrix’s hits: Foxey Lady, Hey Joe, Purple Haze, and

his legendary version of the Star-Spangled Banner. Also included is a documentary following the struggle to stage the festival and secure

Hendrix as its headline artist.

‘Amour’ is a story of love, and death with dignity

MovieReviewBy Joan Ellis

draws these duties out, at deliber-ate, interminable length. We learn by watching in real time exactly how long it takes this frail husband to cross the long hall to answer a cry from his wife. This love story is a prickly one of two people who have navigated the complexities of mar-riage over decades. And it is one that ends in a punishing ordeal for Anne, for Georges, and for the audience. Georges is dismissive of his

daughter Eva (Isabelle Huppert) who visits with good intentions only to have her questions rebuffed harshly by her father. We wish not for sen-timentality, but at least for warmth, and there is none. Why? We have only to remem-

ber that Michael Haneke made “The White Ribbon,” a story of a pre-World War I patriarchal German village living in a culture infected with the dark and heavy gloom of hatred. In that movie, we in the au-dience longed for relief that never came. “Amour” subjects its audience to a similar experience of ordeal and

punishment even though the charac-ters are commendable. This direc-tor, so comfortable with harshness, throws us few crumbs of tenderness.Trintignant and Riva are extreme-

ly brave in their willingness to play this couple — Georges’ frail caregiv-ing and Anne’s sad decay. They do it well, but Mr. Haneke has directed their story with an inescapable, re-lentless undercurrent of severity.

won’t, serve as a trigger for an over-due conversation about death and dying. Anne had a window after her second stroke where she told Georg-es she wanted to die rather than be subjected to the futile attentions of people who mean well but serve only to prolong a life that is already gone. Our culture, so outspoken in other ways, refuses to tackle the question of death with dignity. Why can’t we discuss, as Anne did, the right of old people to die peacefully at the time of their choice? Love, as Georges discovered, can be crushed by ill-ness.

NEW HAVEN — In its next in-stallment of the Armchair Naturalist Speaker Series on Thursday, Jan. 10, the New Haven Conservation Com-mission welcomes Jane Lazorchak

-mont’s bats. The 7 p.m. talk takes place at the New Haven Town Of-

Lazorchak is currently working with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department as its land acquisition

coordinator, acquiring key lands that protect Vermont’s biodiversity. A special focus of her work over the last few years has been the protec-tion of summer maternity roosting colonies of the federally endangered Indiana bat. She will give a presenta-tion on Vermont’s bats, their ecology, the impact of white nose syndrome and why conservation of their sum-mer habitat is so important in light of the disease.

Bat specialist to offer talk

in New Haven on January 10

Dining andEntertainment

Man cited for DUI after motorist alerts police

Police LogVt. State

A D D I S O N COUNTY — Late last week, Vermont State Police issued a statement describing an incident involving a Vergennes man.Police said that on Saturday,

Dec. 15, at approximately 9:30 a.m. a concerned motorist called 911 to report erratic operation of a red, Toyota pickup southbound on Interstate 89. The caller followed the vehicle at a safe distance, from Milton to South Burlington, while providing regular updates to the police dispatcher.A trooper intercepted the ve-

hicle, which bore Vermont license plate AMY442, and stopped it on Shelburne Road in South Burl-

with an expired Vermont driver’s license, as 60-year-old Roger Kil-burn of Vergennes.During the roadside investiga-

tion police said they found Kilburn was in possession of marijuana as well as an expired Vermont medi-cal marijuana card. Kilburn was screened for alcohol and taken into custody for suspicion of driv-

possession of marijuana. Kilburn was processed at the Williston VSP barracks;; his blood alcohol content was measured at 0.097 percent. The legal limit for driv-ing is 0.08 percent. Police cited Kilburn DUI, second offense, and possession of marijuana and was

with an expired license.In other recent activity, VSP:

that someone had forced entry in a Lake Road home in Panton and

device. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact VSP at 388-4919 or submit an anonymous tip by go-ing online to www.vtips.info or by texting “CRIMES” to keyword: VTIPS.

Popp, 25, of Monkton without in-

cident on a warrant that had been issued on Dec. 20 for con-tempt of court. She was lodged at the Chittenden County Correction Facility.

-ceived a report that someone in a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee with a silver bottom had driven away from the Mobil Short Stop off Route 7 in Ferrisburgh without paying for gasoline.Anyone with information re-

garding this incident is asked to contact VSP.

burglary in Ferrisburgh in which forced entry into an Arnold Bay Road residence was made through the front door by kicking it repeat-edly sometime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day. Anyone with information is asked to contact VSP.

-sponded to a one-car accident in Addison. Police said Michelle J. Barak, 27, of Corpus Christi, Tex-as, was westbound on Route 17 in a 2002 Ford ZX2 sedan when she entered a moderate curve, lost control of the car, and traveled off the north side of the road. After leaving the north side of the road-way the Ford collided with a util-ity pole, and sustained minimal-to-moderate front-end damage. There were no injuries. Police is-sued Barak a written warning for speeding.

-sponded to a two-car accident on Horton Road in Orwell. Police said the two cars were traveling toward each other, and as they ap-proached the top of a rise the two vehicles collided. Both sustained minor damage to the front bum-per. All occupants of the vehicles were wearing seat belts and were not injured. The trooper reported that in the area of the crash the travel portion of Horton Road was narrowed due to the snow banks from the recent storm.

MONTPELIER (AP) — The Ver-mont Supreme Court ruled Friday that a lower court judge can limit a police search of a computer and other elec-tronic devices in an identity theft case, a decision that American Civil Liber-ties Union is calling a big boost for electronic privacy.The state had complained that a

lower court judge had placed too many restrictions on a search warrant Burl-ington police had obtained for a man’s computer and other electronic devices.Authorities targeted the Burlington

man in 2010 believing he had used a computer to apply for credit cards in the name of an elderly New York state man. Burlington Police asked a court to allow them to seize “any comput-ers or electronic media,” including hard disks, compact disks, cellphones, mobile devices and removable storage

drives.The judge granted the warrant but

attached conditions based on those is-sued in another case by a federal ap-peals court in California. Police could seize the items, but they had to be ex-amined by an independent investigator who could turn over to the detectives only material related to the identity theft allegations and could not pros-ecute a suspect based on evidence of other crimes found on the devices.The American Civil Liberties Union

along with the Electronic Frontier Foundation in San Francisco argued that the Fourth Amend-ment allows judg-es to tailor search warrants to avoid overly invasive searches.On Friday, the

state Supreme Court agreed in a spit decision, rul-ing that the judge could limit the search but had no authority to preclude police’s seizure of items in plain view.“Because mod-

ern computers contain a plethora of private information, exposing them to wholesale searches presents a spe-cial threat of exposing irrelevant but damaging secrets,” Justice John Dool-ey wrote.“The interest in who will view per-

sonal information is heightened when the information in question is not a sin-gle embarrassing fact but rather a vast array of private materials. Personal computers often store every aspect of a citizen’s personal life,” he wrote.Allen Gilbert, executive director of

the ACLU of Vermont called the ruling very important for modern privacy.“We are pleased that the court rec-

ognized that electronic devices like iPhones have incredibly personal in-formation on them, like your intimate partners, the books you read, and the music you listen to,” Gilbert said.

Vermont Supreme Court backs digital search limits

“The inter-est in who will view personal in-formation is heightened when the information in question is not a sin-gle embar-rassing fact but rather a vast array of private materials.”

— Justice John Dooley

Auditions for

For more information visit www.middleburycommunityplayers.org

Thursday 1/10/13

7 p.m.

Middlebury College

Axinn 229

Saturday 1/12/13

2 p.m.

Middlebury

Town Hall Theater

Call backs:

Sunday 1/13/13

2 p.m.

Middlebury

Town Hall Theater

Bertolt Brecht’s

2010Shoreham Memory Tree

*In Loving Memory and eternal thanks to our fallen comrades of Co.F 106th Aviation, Al Fallujah, Iraq - Nov. 11, 2003

With thanks from St. Genevieve’s Women’s Guild!is list was made possible by the following Shoreham Businesses:

Mary AllenRay Allen (3)

The Allen familyGeorge and Alyce Anderson

Julia Christobel Wissel ArmstrongCurly Audet

Fortunate AudetAlonzo Audet (5)May Audet (5)

Alexander AunchmanHarvey BagleyMegan Barber

Babe BassLulu Bass

Steven BassAliverton (Uncle Vert) Bessette

Giard (Grandpa) BessetteIda (Grandma) Bessette

Elmer BigelowKatie Bishop

Kenneth BishopLawrence BishopLoretta BishopMaudie BishopNancy Bishop

Nancy (Brileya) BishopBetty Blair (2)Pat Blair (2)

Sean Blair (2)Tom Blair (2)Steve Blair (6)Teresa Blair (6)

The Blair Children (4)The Blair FamilyThe Blair Girls

Paul Blair Sr. (5)Paul Blair Jr. (4)Herbert Blaise

Chemy Bohne (2)Ethel Bohne (2)Paul Bohne I (2)

Mary BolducNaomi and Henry Brier (2)

Arnold “Stubby” BrileyaArthur Brileya

Beatrice BrileyaBill Brileya

Irene BrileyaRobert Brileya

The Brileya FamilyHenry BrissonJim Brisson

Wilfred and Laura Brisson

Elsie BrissonGene BrissonJerry Brisson

Laura Brisson (2)Wildred Brisson (2)

The Brisson Family (11)Alice Bronson

Bernard BronsonEllen Bronson

Horace BronsonEllen BrownellDick Bullock

Clarence BurgessJoseph and Ada Brugess

Walter and Marjorie BurgessBernice Burnham

Marguerite Burnham

Gladys CharbonneauOlive Baldwin Crane

Paul DenisMarion DerrickMurville DerrickNellie DesjadonSimon Desjadon

Lewis DoanePearle Doane

William DoaneHelen DonovanPatrick DonovanWilliam DonovanAdah Douglas (2)

Malcolm Douglas (2)George DuboisJames DuboisIolene Duffany

Leighton and Elvira DuffanyJoseph Duffany Jr.Harry Duffany Sr.

Ethel EdwardsThomas EdwardsEmery Etheir (2)Emerilda Ferland

*Sgt. Paul Fisher (5)Paul FitzpatrickHarold FletcherRuth Fletcher

Adrien FournierEvelyn FournierGladwyn FullerRobert Gainer

Christa Mae GossDr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Goss

Robert GossDr. Ward Goss

Raymond and Frances GoyettePeggy Greenwood

Our Dog HaleyJoseph and Ellen Hickory

Inez HubbellLouise HubbellRobert Hubbell

Polly HuntRay F. HuntKim Jacobs

Greg Kean (7)Robert Kean Sr. (7)

Sherry Ann KerrTruman Kerr

Nettie KregulkaStephen Kregulka

Ray LawEsther Lewis

Beatrice Baldwin LillieRichard Livingston

Tom and Nellie MacauleyBrant Wilson MacIntire

Wilson MacIntireThe Maguire Family

Norman MatotReg Matot

Heloise Doane Matot (2)Mary McNaney

Phil and Florence McNaneyHarold McNaney (2)

“Bud” MiddletonDeceased Members of the Military Wars

in Iraq and AfghanistanEd NeedhamDana Norris

Brenna ParksErnest Pomainville (4)

Eric PopeStevie Pope (2)Shirley ProvostElsie Quesnel

Xavier QuesnelClarence V. Rathbun

Marion RathbunGloria B. Rathbun (5)

Todd RouseNed and Nelda Russ

Leo Sabourin (4)Leo Sabourin Jr.

Mary SchroederGeorge SeveranceYvonne Severance

Roger ShackettBobby ShackettRobert Shackett

Kenneth and June Shackett (2)Quentin and Clarice Shackett (2)

Rose and Victor Shackett (2)Lori Blaise Silipi

*1st Lt. Brian D. Slavenus (5)*CW4 Bruce Smith (5)

John Sperry (3)Adeline StanleyClara Stanley

Roscoe StanleySister Mary Stewart

Bernard Sullivan Helen Sullivan

Patricia SullivanThe Sullivan Family (2)

Ureka SunderlandForrest TorreyIola Torrey (2)Ma Torrey (2)Pa Torrey (2)Tim Torrey (2)

Donald Treadway (4)Irene Treadway (4)

Andrew (Dad) TrembleyMyrna (Mom) Trembley

Janet Venables Katherine Walker

Mary WalkerMr. Peter Walton

Florence (Mom) WarrenGeorge (Dad) WarrenJoe (Brother) Warren

Bobby (Son) Warren (2)Alan WhiteLeo Wilcox

Leonard WilleyEthel Wimett (2)

Emery Edwin WisellNellie Belle Aunchman Wisell

Sanford Witherell Sr. (2)John Young Jr. (5)

Mildred and John Young Sr.

20122010Shoreham

Memory Tree

*In Loving Memory and eternal thanks to our fallen comrades of Co.F 106th Aviation, Al Fallujah, Iraq - Nov. 11, 2003

With thanks from St. Genevieve’s Women’s Guild!is list was made possible by the following Shoreham Businesses:

Mary AllenRay Allen (3)

The Allen familyGeorge and Alyce Anderson

Julia Christobel Wissel ArmstrongCurly Audet

Fortunate AudetAlonzo Audet (5)May Audet (5)

Alexander AunchmanHarvey BagleyMegan Barber

Babe BassLulu Bass

Steven BassAliverton (Uncle Vert) Bessette

Giard (Grandpa) BessetteIda (Grandma) Bessette

Elmer BigelowKatie Bishop

Kenneth BishopLawrence BishopLoretta BishopMaudie BishopNancy Bishop

Nancy (Brileya) BishopBetty Blair (2)Pat Blair (2)

Sean Blair (2)Tom Blair (2)Steve Blair (6)Teresa Blair (6)

The Blair Children (4)The Blair FamilyThe Blair Girls

Paul Blair Sr. (5)Paul Blair Jr. (4)Herbert Blaise

Chemy Bohne (2)Ethel Bohne (2)Paul Bohne I (2)

Mary BolducNaomi and Henry Brier (2)

Arnold “Stubby” BrileyaArthur Brileya

Beatrice BrileyaBill Brileya

Irene BrileyaRobert Brileya

The Brileya FamilyHenry BrissonJim Brisson

Wilfred and Laura Brisson

Elsie BrissonGene BrissonJerry Brisson

Laura Brisson (2)Wildred Brisson (2)

The Brisson Family (11)Alice Bronson

Bernard BronsonEllen Bronson

Horace BronsonEllen BrownellDick Bullock

Clarence BurgessJoseph and Ada Brugess

Walter and Marjorie BurgessBernice Burnham

Marguerite Burnham

Gladys CharbonneauOlive Baldwin Crane

Paul DenisMarion DerrickMurville DerrickNellie DesjadonSimon Desjadon

Lewis DoanePearle Doane

William DoaneHelen DonovanPatrick DonovanWilliam DonovanAdah Douglas (2)

Malcolm Douglas (2)George DuboisJames DuboisIolene Duffany

Leighton and Elvira DuffanyJoseph Duffany Jr.Harry Duffany Sr.

Ethel EdwardsThomas EdwardsEmery Etheir (2)Emerilda Ferland

*Sgt. Paul Fisher (5)Paul FitzpatrickHarold FletcherRuth Fletcher

Adrien FournierEvelyn FournierGladwyn FullerRobert Gainer

Christa Mae GossDr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Goss

Robert GossDr. Ward Goss

Raymond and Frances GoyettePeggy Greenwood

Our Dog HaleyJoseph and Ellen Hickory

Inez HubbellLouise HubbellRobert Hubbell

Polly HuntRay F. HuntKim Jacobs

Greg Kean (7)Robert Kean Sr. (7)

Sherry Ann KerrTruman Kerr

Nettie KregulkaStephen Kregulka

Ray LawEsther Lewis

Beatrice Baldwin LillieRichard Livingston

Tom and Nellie MacauleyBrant Wilson MacIntire

Wilson MacIntireThe Maguire Family

Norman MatotReg Matot

Heloise Doane Matot (2)Mary McNaney

Phil and Florence McNaneyHarold McNaney (2)

“Bud” MiddletonDeceased Members of the Military Wars

in Iraq and AfghanistanEd NeedhamDana Norris

Brenna ParksErnest Pomainville (4)

Eric PopeStevie Pope (2)Shirley ProvostElsie Quesnel

Xavier QuesnelClarence V. Rathbun

Marion RathbunGloria B. Rathbun (5)

Todd RouseNed and Nelda Russ

Leo Sabourin (4)Leo Sabourin Jr.

Mary SchroederGeorge SeveranceYvonne Severance

Roger ShackettBobby ShackettRobert Shackett

Kenneth and June Shackett (2)Quentin and Clarice Shackett (2)

Rose and Victor Shackett (2)Lori Blaise Silipi

*1st Lt. Brian D. Slavenus (5)*CW4 Bruce Smith (5)

John Sperry (3)Adeline StanleyClara Stanley

Roscoe StanleySister Mary Stewart

Bernard Sullivan Helen Sullivan

Patricia SullivanThe Sullivan Family (2)

Ureka SunderlandForrest TorreyIola Torrey (2)Ma Torrey (2)Pa Torrey (2)Tim Torrey (2)

Donald Treadway (4)Irene Treadway (4)

Andrew (Dad) TrembleyMyrna (Mom) Trembley

Janet Venables Katherine Walker

Mary WalkerMr. Peter Walton

Florence (Mom) WarrenGeorge (Dad) WarrenJoe (Brother) Warren

Bobby (Son) Warren (2)Alan WhiteLeo Wilcox

Leonard WilleyEthel Wimett (2)

Emery Edwin WisellNellie Belle Aunchman Wisell

Sanford Witherell Sr. (2)John Young Jr. (5)

Mildred and John Young Sr.

“In Loving Memory and Eternal !anks to our fallen commrades in Iraq and Afghanistan.”Special thanks to Bob Rathbun and Seedway, Inc., Bryan Noble, Jocelyn Noble, Wesley Orr,

and Barb Kivlin and Red Sled Christmas Tree Farm.

Ray Allen (3)Allen Family

Alyce AndersonGeorge Anderson

George and Alyce AndersonLillian Anderson

William AndersonAlonzo Audet (2)

Curley AudetFortunate AudetMay Audet (2)Harvey BagleyMegan Barber

Clinton (Babe) BassStephen BassElmer Bigelow Katie Bishop

Kenneth BishopLawrence Bishop

Loretta BishopMaudi BishopNancy Bishop

Norman BishopBetty Blair (2)

Blair DaughtersPat Blair (2)

Paul Blair, Jr. (2)Paul Blair, Sr. (2)Steve Blair (9)Teresa Blair (2)Tom Blair (2)Sean Blair (2)

Arnold (Stubby) BrileyaArthur Brileya

Beatrice BrileyaDoris Brisson

Elsie Brisson (2)Gene Brisson (2)Henry Brisson (2)Jerry Brisson (4)Jim Brisson (2)

Wilfred & Laura BrissonClarence Burgess

Mr. and Mrs. Walter BurgessOlive Baldwin Crane

Marion Derrick

Murville DerrickNellie DesjadonSimon Desjadon

Lewis DoaneWilliam Doane

Harry Duffany, Sr.Iolene Duffany

Joseph Duffany, Jr. Belle DupreBill Dupre

Gerald FelionDanny Felion

Emerilda FerlandThomas Ferland

Jean FlynnChrista Mae Goss

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond GossRobert Goss

Dr. Ward GossRaymond and Frances Goyette

Lyle GreenwoodPerry Greenwood

HaileyAlvin HansonBarb Hanson

Joseph and Ellen HickoryLouise HubbellRobert Hubbell

Inez Hubbell Polly HuntRay Hunt

Ruth JamesMary Jo Knapp

Ray LawDorcas Levesque

Matthew LevesqueNan Levesque

Romeo LevesqueEsther Lewis

Beatrice Baldwin LillieTom and Nellie MacAuley

Brant Wilson MacIntireWilson MacIntire

Aimie ManyDorothy Many

Matot Family (2)

Heloise Doane Matot (2)Norman MatotMary McNaney

Phil & Florence McNaneyEd NeedhamDana Norris

Brenna ParksErnest Pomainville (2)Pomainville Family (2)

Juliette and Victor PomainvilleStevie Pope

Pope Boys (2)Elsie Quesnel

Xavier QuesnelClarence RathbunGloria Rathbun (3)

Marion RathbunTodd Rouse

Ned and Nelda RussGeorge Severance (2)Yvonne Severance (2)

John SperryAdeline StanleyClara Stanley

Roscoe StanleySullivan Family

Rachel SweeneyForrest Torrey (2)

Iola Torrey (2)Ma TorreyPa Torrey

Tim Torrey (3)Alma Treadway (4)Don Treadway (12)Irene Treadway (11)Norm Treadway (4)Norma TreadwayJanet Venables

Katherine WalkerMary J. Walker

Bobby Warren (2)Anita Willey

Lenard WilleySanford S. Witherell

John Young, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John Young, Sr.


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watt project features 3,806 photovol-taic panels that harness enough sun-light to power 170 homes each year. By comparison, the South Ridge Solar Project will feature around

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ground mounted racking systems

Encore redevelopment is coor-dinating the project on behalf of Middle Road Ventures LLC (MSV), which in 2005 received town ap-proval for a 45-lot subdivision off Middle Road. Eight homes have thus far been built at the site with an-

other two under contract, according to Charlie Kireker, a partner in MSV.

to electricity infrastructure and its

logical location for a solar farm, ac-cording to Kireker. “We have had it said to us more

than once, by engineers with Central Vermont Service Corp. and Green Mountain Power, that in their view this was an optimal site — and one of the best they’d seen in Vermont — for solar development,” Kireker said.Because of the alternating slopes,

hedgerows and tree lines in the

project area, the solar farm would be within the sight line of a limited number of residents at the Lodge at Otter Creek to the north. No one liv-ing in the South Ridge neighborhood would be able to see it, according to Kireker.MSV will be the developer and

partial owner of the project, accord-ing to Kireker, who said he is pursu-ing “any incentives available under

costs of the solar farm. Electricity generated from the project will be funneled into the state’s utility grid

-cally request — and pay a premium

for — the renewable energy.As a net metering project, the

South Ridge Solar Project applica--

lic good from the Vermont Public Service Board. And while the proj-ect will not be subjected to local per-

have been copied on the application and don’t foresee any problems with it.“It’s in a secluded location and we

are not aware it would be objection-able to anybody,” said Middlebury Town Planner Fred Dunnington.Reporter John Flowers is at

[email protected].

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year. If successful, the program is in

the shelter, which includes 25 beds that are currently full.The ACCT currently owns and

manages 240 affordable housing units in Addison County. The orga-nization has signed a memo of un-derstanding with the shelter to make a dozen of those units available to homeless people looking to establish themselves in permanent housing. And the ACCT has also pledged in the memo to set aside 10 percent of

any net, new units created in the fu-ture.“One of the things housing devel-

opers around the state have been try-ing to do is support the local home-less shelters so that when people get stabilized in the shelter, there is a place for them to go,” said ACCT

And the new tenants, like Huntley, get more than a place to stay. Shelter counselors and other human services providers work with them to impart household budget skills and make sure they have other supports in

place to ensure they are reliable rent payers.“This is something that’s really

been supported by the (Vermont) Housing Finance Agency and by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board,” McKnight said.That support has only grown in

recent years with the closing of the Vermont State Hospital and the death of a homeless Middlebury native in Burlington last winter. Homeless-ness touches all demographics, noted Ready, who said the shelter’s current occupants range in age from a few days old to 74 years old.“We have vulnerable people here,”

Ready said.

comers, but there are some people whom the facility can’t accept for reasons that include drug addiction.“That’s when people start to slip

through the cracks,” Ready lament-ed. “So we have been taking a close look at how we can forge some part-nerships to make sure nobody is left outside.”So the shelter successfully negoti-

ated the partnerships with ACCT and the Counseling Service, through Path-ways Vermont. The CSAC partner-

housing for individuals who may be struggling with mental illness. At this

-ing them apartments and the neces-sary wrap-around services to function well in their own apartment.“The philosophy is, ‘Everybody

deserves housing, nobody deserves to be outside, and housing shouldn’t necessarily be conditioned to certain behaviors or getting into treatment or jumping through certain hoops,’” Ready said.Finding affordable apartments for

people with limited means is tough under any circumstances, let alone for a population that is often unem-ployed and without a good credit history. That’s how the ACCT and a group of private county landlords like Dave Venman and Jud Swenor of Vergennes have been trying to

help out. Swenor is renting out three rooms at his West Street property and one of them is being occupied by Huntley.

spare room at his house and was hap-py to work with the shelter in taking in some tenants.“I was there once;; I lived in a tent

one summer,” Swenor said of his ability to relate to people who are at a low point in their lives. “If I have issues with anyone, I call (the shel-

He has provided some mentorship as well as a roof for his new tenants.“I get along good with Jud;; I

couldn’t ask for a better landlord,” Huntley said.

several counselors and college in-terns available to help the transi-tioning homeless clients with tasks ranging from shopping to applying

in some cases also helps its clients

last month’s rent due at the signing of a lease. Ready and her staff raise money and apply for grants for rental assistance.Now that the program is in place,

all that is missing are the housing va-cancies.“We have a 240-unit portfolio that

is completely full,” McKnight said. “Our commitment to this program is that as others leave, we can put them in, but until they leave, we are bang-ing up against it and (the shelter) still has a problem.”

to snap up a three-bedroom apart-ment as soon as one become avail-able.

people that the Vermont Agency of Human Services provides a cold

homeless people in a motel if the temperature or wind chill falls below 20 degrees Fahrenheit;; or the tem-perature falls below 32 F with snow or freezing rain.Reporter John Flowers is at

[email protected].

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under-utilized line items.”Nonetheless, department heads

took a hard look at their respective budget proposals last month and found a combined total of $81,837 in savings. Those cuts included $13,304 to the Middlebury Volunteer Ambu-lance Association account;; $23,000 from the capital improvements ac-count;; $8,609 from the Middlebury Fire Department account;; $9,000 from the Middlebury Police Depart-ment account;; and $5,828 from the Ilsley Public Library account.“The department heads did a fan-

tastic job,” Ramsay said. “It was a little bit here, a little bit there and it all added up.”While encouraged, Ramsay not-

ed another $120,000 needs to be

trimmed in order to meet the select-board’s directive. And the board will have to do this without the aid of any surplus, or “fund balance” money.“We have used the fund balance in

the past several years to stabilize the budget at the height of the great re-cession,” Ramsay said. “That (fund balance) has fallen below levels rec-ommended by auditors, such that we are at about $208,000 projected for

-mended minimum (for Middlebury) is $450,000. So the selectboard is committed to rebuilding the fund bal-ance.”

want to craft a new spending plan limited to $72,000 (one penny on the

as contracted wage and health insur-ance increases for employees and

what they see as slow growth in the town’s grand list.“We saw a 1-percent growth in the

real estate grand list ($6 million), however that was offset by a $5 mil-lion reduction in personal property,

out of the machinery and equipment

Selectboard members on Dec. 18 asked Ramsay to look at the possi-bility of delaying the replacement of some municipal equipment in order to save some money.

ways to substantially cut the bud-get and make ourselves leaner, but

not cut off limbs,” Selectman Victor Nuovo said.

department heads’ efforts thus far in making cuts. He said the select-board should be careful to preserve as many services as possible, par-ticularly those to the most vulnerable townspeople.“I can’t think of a social service

that we provide funding to that isn’t worthy of it,” Nuovo said.

the budget on Monday, Jan. 7, in an effort to make further cuts for a spending plan that would be put out for a Jan. 22 public hearing.“Some tough decisions are going

to have to be made,” Ramsay said.Reporter John Flowers is at

[email protected].

Budget(Continued from Page 1A)

By JOHN FLOWERSMIDDLEBURY — Members of

the Middlebury selectboard last month signed a letter of support for Vermont Gas Systems’ proposal to

Chittenden County to Middlebury and Vergennes. The $72 million project, if ap-

proved by the Vermont Public Ser-vice Board and built out as planned

-mately 2,100 eligible residential and business customers in Middle-bury a combined total of $5 million per year compared to what they are currently paying for fuel oil, ac-cording to the company.Local business leaders in partic-

ular are bullish on the Vermont Gas project, which would primarily fol-low the Vermont Electric Power Co. right of way. But opponents of the project have voiced con-cerns that the pipeline would pres-ent safety and environmental con-cerns, as well as forestall society’s transition to green energy options. More than 100 Monkton citizens have signed a petition opposing the project for the disruption it would cause to local roads and residential properties during construction.“The Middlebury Planning Com-

mission intends to work construc-tively with you on details of the project plans as these are devel-

oped,” reads a portion of the select-board’s letter to Vermont Gas. “In a separate letter it has described the unique interest that the town of Middlebury has in the project, stat-ed its concerns, and offered some initial recommendations. The Mid-dlebury selectboard has this inter-est, shares these concerns, and en-dorses the planning commission’s recommendations. Public safety is another important concern;; ac-cordingly it is the selectboard’s

public safety Vermont Gas will employ state of the art measures in planning and constructing the pipe-line.”In other recent activity, the Mid-

dlebury selectboard drafted a mem-orandum of understanding with the Battell Park trustees to manage a 38.3-acre parcel of land on Chip-man Hill that the town is poised to purchase from Cooperative Insur-ance Companies for $150,000. That land, to be conserved, is

located adjacent to the already protected Chipman Hill Park. The 38.3-acre parcel was once consid-ered for a major subdivision. The funds to purchase the property are being drawn from the town’s con-servation fund.Reporter John Flowers is at

[email protected].

on natural gas plan

SALISBURY — Dog licenses are now available. All dogs must be registered between now and April 1, and rabies vaccinations should be current.

only on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday hours will resume in the spring.

for 2013 are now available at the

Kampersville Store.The Salisbury Conservation

Commission is presenting a talk on climate change by Dr. Alan Betts of Atmospheric Research in Pitts-ford. Dr. Betts will speak at the Salisbury Community School on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. Come learn what effects the warmer win-ters and melting glaciers will have on our lives.

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