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INDEPENDENTVol. 67 No. 6 Middlebury, Vermont ! Thursday, February 7, 2013 ! 32 Pages 75¢

The Young Writers Project rec-

ognized an Otter Valley eighth-

grader. See Page 5B.

Two teams in search of wins this

winter worked overtime for one

on Monday. See Sports, Page 1B.

Gov. Shumlin named Warren

Van Wyck to replace the late Rep.

Greg Clark. See Page 3B.

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(See By the way, Page 18A)

‘Car’ aids in rehabilitation at Helen Porter

(See Car, Page 18A)

Students reach past Vt. borders‘India Festival’ caps month of exploration

Brandon may host medical marijuanadispensary

New county investigator will pursue assault, sex crimes

County citizens criticizeEnd of Life Choices billat legislative breakfast

VUHS bonds go down to defeatsBoard will meet on Monday to regroup

(See India, Page 2A)

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LINCOLN COMMUNITY SCHOOL students Chase Atkins, left, Greyson Dennison and the rest of their schoolmates practice yoga at the beginning of the school’s “India Festival” last Friday morning. The school was immersed in an intensive monthlong study of Indian culture during January.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

THE HELEN PORTER Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center took delivery on Monday of a physical therapy car that was created through the Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury and two local businesses. The shortened Ford Escort, nicknamed “The Egg,” will be used by patients needing help adjusting to getting in and out of cars.


(See Pot, Page 16A)

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Area residents who have been looking for a chance to question the governor on his programs and priorities will have an opportunity to do so this Monday, Feb. 11, beginning at noon at the Bristol American Legion Hall on Airport Road. Gov. Peter Shumlin will be the guest of honor and lead speaker

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Choices(Continued from Page 1A)

her physician) and one written (witnessed) request for a lethal dose of medication that the patient cannot take in a public place.Ayer said her committee recently

took a week of impassioned testimony on the bill from expert witnesses and people on both sides of the issue. She and her colleagues also received hundreds of emails from Vermonters and outofstaters weighing in on the issue. Ultimately, Ayer and her colleagues saw enough merit in S.77 to pass it along to the Judiciary Committee.“This bill is for people

who are dying, for whom there is no doubt they are dying,” said Ayer, who alluded to testimony from people who said they did not want to live out their !"#$% &#'(% )"% *#)"% #"&+,-%clouded by narcotic painkillers. The current legislation is patterned after a law already in place in Oregon. Since being implemented in 1998, Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act has seen a total of 1,050 terminally ill patients formally request medication to hasten death and, of those, 673 patients took the medication and died. Oregon’s most recent annual report on the act shows that in 2012, 115 prescriptions were written and 66 patients died after ingesting the medication.But many who turned out at Mon

day’s breakfast panned the End of Life Choices bill on moral, ethical, -.$)/),0(%#"&%(1)."2)!1%/-,0"&(3Shoreham resident Meg Barnes

questioned the speed at which S.77 was moving through the Senate this year, a pace she said is not conducive to a full study of the very weighty issue.“I am disappointed this is being

rushed through,” said Barnes, who also lamented Vermont’s current suicide rate, recently ranked 12th in the nation (per capita).“I don’t understand why we need

to pass such a bill with the number of suicides we have in this state.”Ayer said the Legisla

ture is in no rush to pass S.77. She said the General Assembly has become wellversed on endoflife $./)($#2),"4%5#6)"/%!.$&.&%no less than a halfdozen such initiatives during the past 12 years. While previous bills have failed to become law, Ayer believes public opinion and the political landscape are now lined up for what of!1)#$(%7.$).6.%)(%#%!"#$%2-'%at passing the End of Life Choices bill. Ayer said recent surveys in Vermont have shown widespread support for such a law. One such survey revealed 72 percent support in Addison County, according to Ayer.But not many of those supporters

were in Bridport on Monday.Waltham resident Pat Brooks

voiced her opposition to S.77 and said it should not be referred to as “Death with Dignity,” as some are calling it.“There is no dignity with death,”

she said. “The person has dignity that is inherent with them as a person.”Prescribing a lethal dose of medi

cation, Brooks maintained, runs counter to the Hippocratic oath taken by physicians.“(The oath) is a sign of civilized

behavior,” Brooks said.Dave Brooks, also of Waltham,

agreed with Barnes’ contention that the bill was being rushed. He suggested that Vermonters be given a chance to vote the measure up or down through a referendum.“Why can’t the people of Vermont

have a right to have a say about this?” he said. “Why not wait until the next election and have it on the ballot?”

Former Addison County Right to Life organization Treasurer Lucien Paquette, 96, added his opposition to S.77. He said he believed patients could be coerced into ordering the legal medication and voiced doubts that someone’s death could be accurately forecast within six months. Paquette said sick patients already have the power to refuse medication and can avail themselves of hospice care.

“Doctorassisted suicide I don’t think is good for Vermont,” he said.Tim and Barbara Buskey oper

ate the Vergennes Residential Care Home. Tim Buskey was one of those 85,%2.(2)!.&%#/#)"(2%25.%9"&%,:%;):.%Choices bill in Montpelier. Buskey said the Vergennes Residential Care Home has served a combined total of 119 residents during his and his wife’s watch, with many of them passing away comfortably in the company of family, friends and hospice workers.“Society must not cast off these

programs already in place,” he said in voicing his opposition to the bill.William Keyes of Bridport also

panned the legislation.“God put us here, let God take us,”

Keyes said. “I don’t think the Legislature should be involved at all.”But supporters reiterated that S.77

was designed to give terminally ill patients an option.“I am happy (the bill) has received

a full hearing,” said Rep. Michael Fisher, DLincoln and chairman of the House Committee on Health Care.

Fisher said a physician can currently legally prescribe enough opiate drugs to stop a patient’s breathing, provided it is done with the intent of suppressing pain.The End of Life Choic

es bill, Fisher said, would provide a “regulated process” for terminally ill patients to voluntarily ingest lethal medication.“It is putting the patient

in control,” Fisher said.WEATHERIZATION LAWOther discussion at

Monday’s breakfast focused on Vermont’s

“Home Energy Challenge,” through which the state wants to weatherize 80,000 homes by the year 2020. The aim is to prevent residents’ heating dollars from escaping through the cracks in their homes. The trouble is, the state is short on funds to implement the program. A state task force 5#(%<,#2.&%#"%==>1."2>*.->/#$$,"%2#?%on home heating fuel as one idea for funding the $276 million weatherization effort.Local lawmakers were skeptical of

such a tax gaining a lot of support.“The big picture is very problem

atic,” Rep. David Sharpe, DBristol, said of the state’s varied needs and shrinking revenues. Sharpe serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, which works on tax policy.Reporter John Flowers is at

[email protected].

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early learning in that is really our responsibility here,” he said.At the India Festival last Friday,

Adams praised the Lincoln Community School’s dedication to a multicultural education. “The teachers have done just a re

markable job of bringing the world to Lincoln,” he said.The cultural studies month en

courages students to look inward, too.“A lot of our time was

spent recognizing assumptions and stereotypes, and what we take for granted as being ‘normal,’” Howell said. “Or just (recognizing that) the way we are is actually part of our own culture. You know, we have accents and we dress funny from someone else’s perspective. I think that’s one of the most powerful things.”“It’s great for us to

learn, too,” said Bonnie Melnick, who teaches reading to students in kindergarten through fourth grade. “As we’re researching and learning we’re like, ‘Oh, I didn’t know that.’ It’s really fun for teachers in addition to the students.”The cultures that are selected for

study are not random. “We try to vary geographically, and we try to go for some contrast,” Howell explained.

Next year, the school will likely choose somewhere in South America, Melnick and Howell said, probably Peru or Brazil because of community members who have roots in those two countries.“We try to choose a culture that we

can gather resources for … it’s been -.#$$'% )@*,-2#"2% 2,% !"&% -.#$4% $)6.%people to come so that we’re not trying to represent something in a twodimensional way,” Howell said.

For this year’s study of India, special weekly visits were arranged with an Indian member of the Addison County community, Vijaya Wunnava. Wunnava, who is the events coordinator of the Economics Department and the coordinator of the Jewish Studies Minor at Middlebury College, lives in Middlebury with her husband, Economics Professor Phanindra Wunnava. “I thought this was

such a great idea because the world is so globalized now,” Vijaya Wun

nava said. “This is a great introduction. When they’re young, they’re so open, so ready to absorb anything, ready to explore, they’re curious. As they grow older, I feel like they will be more receptive — their boundaries have been expanded.”For Wunnava, the teaching experi

ence was also rewarding. “The kids, like anywhere, they’re

not afraid to ask questions,” she said. “It’s spontaneous for them. They’re curious about a lot of things.”Wunnava’s work was honored

at the beginning of the India Festi6#$% 8)25% #**$#0(.% #"&% <,8.-(3% A2%the conclusion of her month at the Lincoln Community School, she stressed the importance of learning how to understand and love, despite the many differences in the world.“Washington could take a page off

them,” she joked, referring to her students’ ability to work through differences. The fundamental lesson? “We are all so different, but at the core we are all human.”“I was very touched by the speech

given today, especially her quote, ‘Knowledge ends with love,’” said parent Debra Heleba, who added that the cultural studies program is always “a favorite” for her two girls.“I feel this really captures Lincoln

Community School’s philosophy and our teachers’ deep commitment to our children,” Heleba said. “I left the festival feeling extremely proud of our town and thankful for its teachers.”

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By JOHN FLOWERSMIDDLEBURY — Gov. Peter

Shumlin’s latest transportation budget envisions a cost of $9,013,833 for replacement of the deteriorating bridges that carry Main Street and Merchants Row over the railroad tracks in downtown Middlebury. Construction is anticipated some!"#$%&"!'"(%)*+,-%.$,/%01234%&'"+'%5$6"(*%78-.%24%0129:The town of Middlebury is cur

rently laying the groundwork for the major project, which will result "(% *;#$% !/,<)+% =$!;8/*%&'$(%&;/>ers replace the two 93yearold spans in a manner that will allow for passenger rail service to travel along the state’s western corridor rail line.“It’s going to be fairly complex,”

said former Middlebury Town Manager Bill Finger, recently hired as the local project manager.“And it’s a pretty aggressive

schedule,” he added. “(The Vermont Agency of Transportation) wants to get the project done.”It is a schedule that will be ex

pedited thanks to Middlebury’s selection for the Federal Highway Administration’s new Every Day Counts program, which provides a more rapid construction schedule for innovative infrastructure projects in communities with a proven track record. Middlebury, Finger noted, proved itself with the recent construction of the Cross Street Bridge, a $16 million undertaking completed in less than two years with a creative )(,(+"(6%?-,(%!',!%"(+-8=$=%-;+,-%;?tion taxes and a substantial contribution from Middlebury College.The Cross Street Bridge is expect

ed to provide an important thorough<,/$%<;/%!/,<)+%&'"-$%!'$%@,"(%A!/$$!%and Merchants Row spans are incapacitated, Finger noted.

Hinesburg station has amenitiesBy ANDY KIRKALDYVERGENNES — As the city of

Vergennes considers building a new police station, Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel has shared additional details about a proposed new police station in Hinesburg, which has been used as a point of comparison to Vergennes’ plans.The Hinesburg town manager con

)/#$=%"(%,(%$#,"-%!',!%;<)+",-*%!'$/$%decided that the town’s new police station did not need separate men’s and women’s locker rooms, but that Hinesburg’s longrange plans called <;/% ,% )!($**% /;;#% ,(=% ,% !/,"("(6%/;;#%!',!%&"--%5$%*',/$=%&"!'%,%)/$%station to be built next door, accord

ing to Merkel. The Vergennes police station plans

include men’s and women’s locker /;;#*%,(=%,%)!($**%/;;#:In a Tuesday phone call with the

Independent, Merkel strongly disagreed with the decision not to include the separate locker rooms in !'$% B2% #"--";(4% C4311D*E8,/$D<;;!%Hinesburg plan, a decision he called “unheard of” for a modern police station. @$/>$-%,-*;%+-,/")$=%!'$%?/;?;*$=%

Vergennes station’s patrol room is "(!$(=$=%!;%*$/F$%*$F$(%;<)+$/*4%(;!%10. Hinesburg has a similarly sized

police force to Vergennes, but ac

cording to Hinesburg Town Manager 7;$%G;-,(6$-;%=;$*%(;!%;<<$/%H09IJK%coverage.L$/6$(($*% /$*"=$(!*% ;(% @,/+'% 3%

&"--%F;!$%;(%!'$%+"!.%+;8(+"-M*%B2:N3%million bond proposal to fund a North Main Street land purchase, site development and a roughly O4111D*E8,/$D<;;!% *!,!";(% &"!'% !&;Ddozen rooms. Merkel on Tuesday also agreed to

sit down with the Independent before the Town Meeting Day vote and discuss the need for all of the proposal, which has drawn plenty of support ,*%&$--% ,*% *;#$%E8$*!";(*% ,5;8!% "!*%overall size and the need for some of its rooms.

Rail bridge projects take shapeState budgets $9M

for Middlebury spans

“You can operate with just the Cross Street Bridge,” Finger said of !'$%!$#?;/,/.%!/,<)+%"(+;(F$("$(+$:Meanwhile, Finger and town of

)+",-*% ',F$% 5$$(% 58*.% !$(="(6% !;%the many details that will need to be sorted out before construction can proceed.The town recently executed an

agreement with the Agency of Transportation for the project to be managed locally. Soon after, the community ?8!% ;8!% ,% /$E8$*!% <;/%E8,-")+,!";(*% </;#%$(6"($$/"(6% )/#*% "(terested in designing and planning the new bridges. Three engi($$/"(6%)/#*%/$*?;(=$=% !;% !'$% /$E8$*!4% /$sulting in the selection of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., which also worked with the town on the Cross Street Bridge project. The town is currently negotiating a contract with VHB, which has ;<)+$*%"(%P$//"*58/6':“I’m optimistic,” Finger said of

the prospects for a pact with VHB. HQ'$/$% "*% (;!% !;;% #8+'% ;<% ,% E8$*tion.”Once VHB joins the fold, compa

(.%,(=%!;&(%;<)+",-*%&"--%#$$!%&"!'%various stakeholders in the bridge projects. Those stakeholders will in+-8=$%?/;?$/!.%;&($/*4% /,"-%;<)+",-*%and downtown merchants who will be affected by the work. Finger said !'$%)/*!%#$$!"(6*%&"!'% !';*$%?,/!"$*%will begin next month.It is through those meetings that

$(6"($$/*%&"--%/$)($%!'$%?/;R$+!*%,(=%come up with a “preferred alternative.” One alternative that has already been pitched calls for building a 600foot, precast concrete tunnel that would take the place of the two spans. Q'$%?/;?;*$=%!8(($-%&;8-=%,-*;%)--%"(%a currently open spot between Triangle Park and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The top of the tunnel could be sodded and seeded.

Finger stressed that there is no leading design at this point, though it seems fairly certain that the bridges will not be replaced simultaneously and that the work will not result in a raising of the streetscape in the vicinity of the bridges, as some had feared. Q'$%)(,-%?/;R$+!%&"--%heavily depend on public input, logistics, permitting and, of course, funding — with the federal government covering

80 percent of the cost and the state +;F$/"(6% !'$% ;!'$/% 01% ?$/+$(!:%S(=%because the project will be heavily reliant on state and federal funding, Finger anticipates some permitting hurdles — probably more than the Cross Street Bridge project, which was not dependent on state or federal money.“I think the pieces are starting to

come together,” he said of the project.Reporter John Flowers is at

[email protected].

Van Wyck lands Addison3 seatBILL FINGER

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By JOHN FLOWERSFERRISBURGH — Gov. Peter

Shumlin has appointed Ferrisburgh Republican Warren Van Wyck to serve out the twoyear term of the late Rep. Greg Clark, RVergennes, in the Addison3 House district.Van Wyck, 60, and Mary Ann

Castimore of Waltham were the two district Republicans who in midJanuary offered to step in for Clark, who ="$=%!/,6"+,--.%"(%,%!/,<)+%,++"=$(!%;(%T;8!$% J% -,*!% U;F$#5$/:% V8!% G,*!"more withdrew her name on Jan. 31, citing personal reasons. That left Van Wyck as the lone candidate and eventual appointee who on Thursday was *$!%!;%;<)+",--.%R;"(%T$?:%W",($%X,(pher, DVergennes, in the twoseat district that encompasses Vergennes, Ferrisburgh, Addison, Waltham and Panton.Van Wyck said he received a phone

call on Monday from Shumlin con)/#"(6%!'$%,??;"(!#$(!:“I had a cordial conversation with

'"#%,5;8!%#.% "(!$/$*!% "(%)--"(6% !'"*%vacancy,” Van Wyck said through an email. “He announced he would appoint me to the seat effective Thurs=,.4%P$5:%J:KVan Wyck was pleased to have

received the endorsement of Eileen Clark, Rep. Clark’s widow, in late January. He has pledged to run for the seat in his own right in November ;<%0129:“That the governor selected me

,*% Y,% E8,-")$=% ?$/*;(% !;%)--% !'$% F,cancy for the remaining portion of !'$% !$/#% Z2J% LAS% [% 0O0C\M% "*% !'$%#;*!% "#?;/!,(!% ,(=% *"6(")+,(!% *8?port,” Van Wyck wrote in the email. “I am thankful to him for appoint"(6%#$%!;%)--% !'$%F,+,(+.:%G$/!,"(-.%

I cannot replace Rep. Greg Clark, yet, I’ll attempt to honor his legacy, his party commitments and concerns of the voters of this district. I look forward to meeting more residents of the district, learning about their needs, serving the constituents of the district and honoring the oath to the Vermont Constitution.”Van Wyck listed several goals for

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tion in Vermont with economic opportunities.]% [/;#;!"(6% R;5*4% "(+-8="(6% '"6'%

!$+'4% &"!'% ,=$E8,!$% &,6$*% <;/% !'$%high cost of living in the state.]% X"#"!"(6% !,^% "(+/$,*$*%5,*$=%;(%

wage growth.]% [/;#;!"(6%!$+'(;-;6.%<;/%6/$,!

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dairy farming, which he called a major economic engine for the district.]% @,"(!,"("(6% *$/F"+$*% <;/% !'$% $-

derly, disabled, veterans and military families.Lanpher was pleased to hear about

her new colleague.“I am thrilled that through this pro

cess we have found someone in our district to help represent the people of Addison3,” said Lanpher, who had met with both Van Wyck and Castimore prior to the appointment.Lanpher said she looks forward to

serving with Van Wyck and will offer him assistance in navigating the legis

lative process in Montpelier.“I feel my role is to extend my

hand to him in developing a working relationship to serve our district in the best possible way,” Lanpher said.At the same time the House wel

comes Van Wyck, it is preparing to pay tribute to Clark, who was a 10year veteran of the House Education Committee and a beloved teacher at Mount Abraham Union High School. X,(?'$/%+;()/#$=%!',!%,%/$*;-8!";(%

honoring Clark has been drafted and will be read at a time when his family can be present at the Statehouse. She added House members have been collecting money to contribute to a scholarship fund being established at Mount Abe in Clark’s name.

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Considering an outofthisworld offer

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A committee in the seventown, nineschool Addison Central Supervisory Union is considering whether to propose to the voters that some or all of the ACSU schools be combined into a Regional Education District or RED. The Jeffords Center, a research institute at the University of Vermont, recently completed a report for the Legislature on voluntary school district merger activity, which provides useful information on the experiences of other districts in Vermont. In 2010, the Legislature passed Act

153, providing incentives to school districts to merge voluntarily. Since that time, only one Regional Education District has been approved by the voters. This is the Mountain Towns RED, which combined the formerly separate districts of Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru and Weston in southcentral Vermont into a single RED. Even before the RED was approved, K8 students from all four of these towns attended the same school, Flood Brook Union School in Londonderry. All four towns offer high school choice, with students attending high schools such as Burr & Burton in Manchester or Black River in Ludlow. Thus, creation of the Mountain Towns RED did not change the number of school buildings in the district.Act 153 requires that an RED be approved by the vot

ers in every one of the districts involved, so a defeat in one town can reject the proposal for the entire region. In the past two years, voters in four different areas of the state have rejected proposals to combine separate school districts into REDs. Proposals failed in Addison Northwest, Chittenden

East, Franklin West and Orange Southwest. Additionally, study committees in Chittenden South and Southwestern Vermont decided not to proceed with RED votes in their districts.Thus, since Act 153 was passed, only the Mountain Towns

RED, involving four towns that already shared a K8 school building, has been approved by the voters. The researchers from the Jeffords Center noted that the two principal ob

stacles to REDs in those instances in which they have been rejected by the voters were concerns about loss of local control and closure of school buildings. These two concerns are likely to be major challenges to the creation of an RED in Addison Central, especially considering a unique aspect of the ACSU, the large share of the district’s population residing in just one town, Middlebury.State statutes governing REDs re

quire that their boards represent voters in the towns making up the district in proportion to the population of those towns. !"#$%&'&$(#)*+*,$-"#$./*-$0#(#)-$/12(345$(/+)-$46435475#,$shows that the total population of the seven towns in the ACSU is 14,721. Middlebury, with a population of 8,496, makes up 58 percent of the district’s population.Thus, if an RED were established in the ACSU towns,

its board representation would likely be very similar to that on the current UD3 board governing MUHS and MUMS. The UD3 board has 13 members, seven from Middlebury and one each from Bridport, Cornwall, Ripton, Salisbury,

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, may I suggest that this year, 3)$854(#$/1$7+93):$;/<#0*$;/<)$3)$from across the equator, we extend our “shop local” philosophy to embrace our community artists, who are also our friends and neighbors.Many local artists display their

work at area galleries. Here, under /)#$0//1,$9/+$<355$2)=$.4)9$+)3>+#$and individual pieces that would also make wonderful gifts — whether it be decorations for the home or adornments for the body.Local artists have created paint

ings and photographs of our beloved Vermont landscape, beautiful jewelry and delicate silk scarves, stained glass objects that catch the sun and handcrafted mobiles which spin in the slightest breeze.?)=$31$3-$3*$;/<#0*$9/+$<4)-,$

5//@$1/0$=03#=$;/<#0$4004):#.#)-*,$preserved in a vase or within a picture frame, which will surely /+-54*-$-"#$;/<#0*$=#536#0#=$3)$-"#$big purple box that you can order off the Internet.

Judith IrvenGoshen

Thieves strike at many locationsOur house in Weybridge was

robbed last fall. We had never locked our doors because our house is small and modest and very close to Horse Farm Road. We thought anyone looking at our house or even in through the windows would see that there was nothing here worth stealing.As it happened, we were a little

bit right about that and too much wrong.The people who robbed us took

six small pieces of gold and silver jewelry. Each one was a gift to me from my mother or my husband. A small handful of rhinestone jewelry was also taken, along with the heart box my niece made me when she was small. There were old rhinestone necklaces and earrings I remember my mother wearing when she dressed up, and a pretty necklace and bracelet from my husband, and some brooches and bracelets from my kids who knew I liked sparkles.Altogether, my jewelry was prob

ably worth almost nothing to the people who took it.To me, they were precious and

I’m sad they are gone. I still am surprised that people came into my house and stole things, so I’m writing to those of you who think, like I used to, that they have nothing worth stealing. We just don’t know. Keep yourself safe.

Anna Rose BensonWeybridge

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ClippingsBy John

McCrightBy John

McCright

Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed by all the stuff that gets thrown my way — school board stories, per*/)453-9$80/25#*,$/73-+403#*,$<#==3):*$4)=$#):4:#.#)-*,$crime stories, gossip and hard news from Montpelier. All the nitty gritty details that make up the grubby lives we human beings endure on this patch of rock hurtling through space. Good grief! Occasionally a guy just wants get away from it all.Now, thanks to the Dutch, I may just get to do that. Recently I heard about Mars One, an international

project (based out of Amersfoort, The Netherlands) to put a human colony on the Red Planet in 2023. It was exhilarating to read about such a grand and uplifting project — an imaginative leap into the future that recharges all the youthful enthusiasm I felt for space exploration as a boy during NASA’s manned missions in the ’60s and ’70s. In their mission statement, the or

ganizers of Mars One state that “Mars exploration offers opportunity to celebrate the power of a united humanity. As with the Apollo Moon landings, a human mission to Mars will inspire generations to believe that all things are possible, that anything can be achieved.” Heady stuff.Their language at times is moving: “Mars One believes

it is not only possible, but imperative that we establish a permanent settlement on Mars in order to accelerate our understanding of the formation of the solar system, the origins of life, and of equal importance, our place in the universe.” Boy, talk about losing yourself in a monumental project that could change all of humanity. Sign me up.It could be a little rough, as with any pioneering ex

perience, but I don’t think it will be that bad. Space cadets on Mars will get 50 square meters of living space, and, according to the website, get to “prepare fresh food that they themselves grew and harvested.” The gig comes with rovers that are able to race around the surface of the planet; since it is not yet populated,

there are no speed limits.The group that is organizing Mars One will be accept

ing applications for the trip to Mars from anyone in the </05=A$B4*-$./)-"$C40*$D)#$3**+#=$-"#$74*3($>+4532(4tions. It says a cadet must be of normally good health, psychologically stable and stand between 5 foot 1 and -"0##E>+40-#0$ 3)("#*$4)=$F$1//-$%$4)=$1/+0E21-"*$ 3)("#*$tall. I qualify!I suppose I should take pause to wonder why the quali

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40#$4-$-"#30$</0*-AH$I*$-"4-$4$0#=$;4:JA little deeper read of marsone.

com yields the information that the trip to Mars will be seven or eight months long, in a very small space, with lots of noise from ventilation and other lifesupport systems. Showering with water will not be an option, and cadets will instead wipe themselves with “wet towelettes.” They pointedly

say the trip will push cadets “to the very limits of their training and personal capacity.”Hmmm.Looking for some reassurance elsewhere on the Inter

net, I stumbled across a recent report on a simulated mission to Mars carried out by the European Space Agency. They put six men through intensive training, then locked them in a windowless “spaceship” in Moscow for 17 months. Their only contact with the outside world was through the Internet and phone lines with a 20minute delay to mimic how it would be to phone home from Mars. Turns out the men were incredibly bored and spent up to 20 hours a day sleeping. When awake they hung out playing the “Guitar Hero” video game. The study in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” said two of the six “astronauts” were OK at the end of the simulation, but four of them had problems, includ

Republican legislators have taken the Shumlin administration to task for failing to articulate how the state’s health care reform 54<$</+5=$7#$2)4)(#=,$4*$0#>+30#=$79$54<A$!"#$4=.3)3*-04-3/)$contends it has “substantially” complied, and labels the partisan display a “stunt.”There is a defensible argument to be had on both sides. Repub

licans are correct that the law addressed the need to identify and -/$#K8543)$-"#$.#4)*$46435475#$-/$2)4)(#$-"#$"#45-"$(40#$0#1/0.$law. The Democrats — and the Shumlin administration — are correct that the rules of the game changed after the law was passed. It was thought that Vermont would be able to get federal waivers to allow it to skip the need for a health care exchange and go directly to a universal payer system. That didn’t happen, which means the deadline for full implementation slides to 2017. By any reasonable standard, that should also mean more time

-/$8+-$-"#$2)4)(3):$854)$3)$854(#AAnd, from a purely political point of view, the Republicans in

the Legislature have so little power that their complaints are not 53@#59$-/$:#)#04-#$4$*3:)32(4)-$1/55/<3):ABut the administration — and the Legislature’s Democrats —

have a bigger problem: What’s beginning to become evident is that reforming the system is a gargantuan task and one that may not yield any real savings. Selling this to the public may be a challenge they had not contemplated.When the University of Massachusetts delivered its study of

the proposed singlepayer system — which included, at a vague 5#6#5,$4$=3*(+**3/)$/1$8/-#)-345$2)4)(3):$L$3-$(/)(5+=#=$-"4-$-"#$854)$</+5=$*46#$MNO$.3553/)$-"#$20*-$9#40$4)=$47/+-$'AO$8#0(#)-$over the 20172019 cycle.That is nowhere near the amount Vermonters were told when

the law was being debated in the Legislature.It’s true the plan would include the uninsured, and it’s true the

854)$</+5=$3)(5+=#$7#--#0$7#)#2-*A$!"#$854)$0#63#<#=$79$PC4**$is not the same plan proposed by the Legislature. It’s not an appletoapples comparison.But telling the vast majority of Vermonters that they will pay

the same, or more, for essentially the same service doesn’t match the promise they heard during the health care reform debate.From that perspective, the Republicans are right; the landscape

is unsettled, there is no certainty as to where this leads, which causes unease within the business community. Health care costs are a major factor in any business, which means they will delay -"#30$854)*$+)-35$-"#9$"46#$4$20.#0$:04*8$/)$<"4-$53#*$4"#4=AThat’s a problem.The UMass report didn’t help. When talk of payroll taxes, etc.,

is mixed with a projection of little to no savings, then businesses have every reason to become nervous.I-$<355$7#(/.#$=312(+5-$-/$3.8/**375#$1/0$-"#$:/6#0)/0$-/$<45@$

into a business, explain that health care costs will run roughly the same, or more, but that they should feel better because more people are being covered. That doesn’t square with the promise of getting health care costs off the backs of employers, or the promise that the system, once freed of burdensome administrative costs would be far less and the quality would improve.(As a nation, we heard the same promise about the medical

savings that would come through improved IT systems. It didn’t happen.)What the report from UMass hints is that the savings in Ver

mont just aren’t there. Or are at least not there to the degree once thought.Q"/+5=$<#$7#$*+0803*#=JNo. How is it that we can add thousands of people to the

system, improve the level of services provided, insist on better >+453-9$(40#,$?RS$*46#$./)#9JIf the conclusions are to be any different than what the study

suggests, it would be advisable for the advocates to begin the explanations. Otherwise, this is an issue that will begin to fall in the skeptics’ favor.It’s a massive task. And, to the administration’s credit, the

process has been invaluable in terms of bringing a new level of coordination and cooperation to the Vermont health care system. We’ve also learned more about the system and its strengths and weaknesses, which is central to any path we choose.But the process is at a sensitive position. There is no clear un

derstanding as to what lies ahead, who will be affected, and how. The doubt is beginning to gallop forth.That needs to change.

Emerson Lynn, St. Albans Messenger

Will health care reform deliver true savings?

Little house on the iceA FISHING SHANTY sits on top of a frozen Lake Champlain across from Shoreham Monday morning.


As a longtime member of the R4-3/)45$T3;#$?**/(34-3/),$I$4.$/)$their side. However, I have seen the association get some larger in interest that does not help the legal gun owner. Thirty and 50shot clips are not required for target shooting and are illegal for hunting. A wellplaced shot and maybe a followup is the name of the game for taking game.Target shooting does not require

more than a sixround capacity revolver or automatic or for a protection arm. The NRA went overboard enlisting voters to vote against Obama. Now it’s payback time with legal gun owners getting punished. We have to remember a gun does not kill. The human wielder kills with the gun. So this latest killing of 20 schoolchildren and six of their teachers by a 20yearold youth would not be so bad if military weapons were not available to him. But a point to ponder is this lad just 2)3*"#=$'%$9#40*$3)$/+0$)/<$0+)away school system. It seems those that do this type of shooting have been neglected during their educational period. Our gun laws are now enough except for being able to purchase militarytype weapons or accessories.It will not stop the madman, as

Abraham Lincoln was killed with a singleshot muzzleloader; Kennedy, 4$26#E0/+)=$03;#A$!4@3):$:+)*$4<49$from the public is not the answer. If you did not have an automobile you would not have run it into a large tree, killing yourself and your three buddies, the three nuns in the other car or your own children, if you had obeyed the present laws.So how do we stop people from


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Shoreham and Weybridge. Middlebury electing more than half of the board that governs districtwide middle and high schools is a very different proposition from Middlebury electing more than half of the board that gov

erns separate elementary schools in seven towns. Voters in the smaller towns in the

ACSU district could very well be wary of a proposal for a seventown RED that would eliminate their local school boards and subject the future of their

local elementary school buildings and programs to a districtwide board with a majority of members elected by the voters of Middlebury.Eric L. Davis is professor emeritus

of political science at Middlebury College.

Davis(Continued from Page 4A)

Vt. economy needs ‘Code Green’I was happy the Speaker assigned

me to another term on the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. I believe ours is a committee well constituted to deal with the complex economic issues we are facing in Vermont.!"#$ %&''())##*+$ ,-+)$

few weeks were spent performing our oversight function of the government agencies within our legislative purview. We cover the Agency of Commerce and Economic Development, the newly renamed Department of Financial Regulation (insurance and securities), the Department of Labor, the Department of Public Service, the Public Service Board, and the Attorney General’s consumer protection division. We also took testimony from State Auditor Doug Hoffer, State Treasurer Beth Pearce and Attorney General William Sorrell.So far, we have seen bills on work

ers’ compensation and unemployment insurance reform, a “lemon law” for used vehicle sales, and “independent contractor” status. It appears propane regulation is back with at least four member bills introduced to deal with some aspect of consumer protection within the propane industry. We have voted out one bill allowing workers’ compen+.)(&/$0#/#,)+$)&$0#$1.(2$3()"$.$2#0()$card.My focus in committee this year

is developing a suite of legislative initiatives that I collectively call “Code Green.” Our economy is changing rapidly. New, growing economic opportunities will be built from “knowledge capital” — intellectual property (IP) like patents, trademarks, licenses — and manifest in software code. Vermont can stake out a position in this new economy 04$ 2#,/(/5$ .$ 6-.'#3&-7$ &6$ +).)8tory initiatives that make our state uniquely attractive as a domicile for

IP ventures. I am also working with Rep. Betty Nuovo, DMiddlebury, on workforce development for professions in “the trades.”Budget and tax issues are natu

rally tense this year, as many more proposals and promises have been made than exists either funding or the willingness to raise funds. The tension will play out in big areas like education, transportation, health care and human services, but will also present serious challenges to some of the new state initiatives proposed — especially in light of the governor’s position on not raising “broadbased” taxes. Instead, we are likely to see increases

in fees and consumption taxes.We will be addressing a number

of provocative issues this session. The agenda already includes “death with dignity/assisted suicide,” child immunization, gun legislation, GMO labeling of food, mandatory paid sick leave, and requiring nonunionized employees to contribute to the collective bargaining unit representing union members. While that seems like a lot, by far

the biggest effort will be a legislative response to calls for action on climate change. The governor wants Vermont to show leadership to the world on reducing carbon emission, even if it hurts us (or some of us). The Speaker invited “Vermonter of the Year” Bill McKibben to address the assembled House, and after, Bill )#+)(,#2$ (/$ &8-$ %&''())##9$ :#$ ".+$.$5-('$).7#$&/$)"#$+.%-(,%#+$/#%#+sary for planetary survival, though I believe his sincerity. We are likely to see several legis

lative initiatives in this area including efforts to enact a moratorium on largescale, ridgetop wind development. I support the moratorium, and I reject the argument that pausing for analysis of the impact of existing projects will signal a weakness on

climate change resolve. Dissent on this issue does not mean the problem of climate change isn’t real; it means the proposed solution needs more study before we do things that can not be corrected. Vermont has actually sited some large scale wind projects along with a number of large solar arrays. We have biomass electric generating facilities, and we have seen expansion of methanetoelectricity projects on our dairy farms. I believe a well managed program — especially largescale ones — should have a data collection, evaluation, and feedback loop. It’s just smart.Vermont is also providing a ma

jor carbon sink in our forests. We are growing more than twice the amount of woody biomass than we harvest each year. This sequestration service is made possible in large part by our forwardlooking state land use policies, our commitment to land conservation funding through Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, and our tax policies that recognize the usevalue of forest and farm land. Nowhere in )"#$2#0.)#$(+$)"(+$+(5/(,%./)$%&/)-(bution to climate change abatement even recognized, let alone paid for.The initiative to weatherize homes

in Vermont is smart, logical and './.5#.0;#9$ <)$ 3(;;$ ).7#$ +(5/(,%./)$(/=#+)'#/)$ >$ ,-+)$ )&$ '&0(;(?#$ .$statewide weatherization industry, then to perform all the work. If the potential savings are as large as advertised, I would like to see state bonding to capitalize the project on a large scale. This would accomplish the climate change goal while also serving as a major economic stimulus. The bonds would ideally have a revenue stream attached; this would be a good rationale for an allfuels tax. But, that would run afoul of the governor’s “No increase in ‘broadbased’ taxes” position.As always, I welcome and appre

ciate your feedback. Rep. Paul Ralston can be reached

at [email protected] or 8023497100.

LegislativeReview

by Rep. Paul RalstonD-Middlebury

Letters canbe found on

Pages 4Aand 14A.

If you’re a regular reader of this newspaper, no doubt you have at least occasionally looked at the police logs — those summaries of the human foibles around the county.I take a perverse comfort in reading

these accounts. No matter how badly I’ve behaved on a particular day, no matter how disagreeable or inconsiderate I’ve been, it never rises to the level of the someone tak(/5$@'#-(%./$A.5+$6-&'$the town green. Or those people who steal license plates and use them to obscure their identities so they can pump gas and then drive off without paying.Driveoffs, it seems,

are a particularly popular activity.It got so bad at one lo

cal gas station, in fact, that the police chief recently threatened to stop responding to driveoff complaints from the station, because the owners wouldn’t install a prepay system on the pumps.If nothing else, reading police logs

gives one a heightened sense of sym1.)"4$ 6&-$3".)$ ;.3$&6,%#-+$ ".=#$ )&$deal with on a regular basis, from the unpleasant to the simply strange.Middlebury and Vermont State Po

lice, for example, investigated a 2011 report of a despondent man who threatened to kill himself — on top of Camel’s Hump mountain.They searched in vain for the guy,

)&$2#)#-$"('$6-&'$&6,/5$"('+#;69$$:#$eventually turned up, alive, in Massachusetts.Maybe he had a better time hiking

Camel’s Hump than he’d thought he would.Last fall, Bristol police investigat

ed the supposed abandonment of a dog in Lincoln, because the dog was said to have urinated on someone’s %.-1#)9$@)$ ;.+)$ -#1&-)B$ &6,%#-+$ 3#-#$trying to determine if a dog that had been found in Ripton was the same dog. The log made no mention about the fate of the carpet.Three days later, Bristol police

were looking into a report from a woman who claimed a man was calling her to say she had his dog locked 81$(/$"#-$%;&+#)9$C"#$;.)#-$)&;2$&6,%#-+$the call was “placed to her in error.”Maybe it was all the same dog —

peeing on carpets, getting locked up in closets, and getting lost in Ripton?

We’ll never know.Sometimes the extent of one per

son’s lowlevel criminal activity is astounding: multiple arrest warrants, )-.6,%$ %&/=(%)(&/+B$ DE<*+B$ &-$ .;;Faround bad behavior.The current local record appears

to be held by a Ferrisburgh man who was cited for driving with a criminally suspended license. Looking at

)"#$ ,;#+B$G#-'&/)$ C).)#$Police realized the same guy had been charged a reported 52 times for various offenses involving driving without a proper license.Say what you want

about this guy’s behavior, but it’s clear he was determined to be behind the wheel.The logs routinely

contain reports of drivers being cited for possession of small amounts of marijuana. But the documented alcoholrelated offenses appear to be much more serious.A Brandon resident,

for example, was cited in Bristol last summer for driving under the (/A8#/%#$&6$.;%&"&;9$!"#$2-(=#-$3.+$found dozing at the wheel of his car ./2$0;&%7(/5$)-.6,%$>$3"(;#$1.-7#2$.)$.$)-.6,%$;(5")9The news account said the driver

".2$H.11.-#/);4$+)&11#2$.)$)"#$)-.6,%$signal, placed the car in neutral, put his foot on the brake and taken a nap in the middle of the road.”Not surprisingly, his blood alcohol

level turned out to be more than twice the legal limit. Time of the incident? Six in the morning.Another Brandon resident was

cited for DUI by state police, when he pulled his vehicle behind a closed business “to allow a passenger of his car to vomit.” An eagleeyed inspector from Liquor Control spotted the incident and alerted state police.You have to wonder, too, about

whether alcohol was involved in a New Haven incident, in which a Maine man was found parked in front of a closed retail store while asleep at the wheel with the engine running. Despite the evidence, the man denied all involvement and even claimed someone else — not on the scene — was driving the car. Eventually he acknowledged culpability.It’s clear this paper’s editors had a

bit of fun with the incident, bannering

it with what has to be regarded as a serious contender for Headline of the Year: “Man in driver’s seat eventually admits he is the driver.”I/#$&%%.+(&/.;;4$,/2+$./('.;F-#

lated incident in the logs, too: a deer blind that fell off a vehicle, the theft of plastic goose decoys, a huge buck suspected to be shot the day after the %;&+#$&6$-(A#$+#.+&/9My favorite animal story, though,

was the Bristol police response to an injured and sick duck found by schoolchildren on the playground .)$J-(+)&;$K;#'#/).-49$@/$&6,%#-$-#trieved the duck and took it to a shelter in Shelburne.“One of the sixthgraders,” the re

port noted, “has named the duck Edward.”As much as we might smile at

some of these incidents, there are others that hint at heartbreak. The theft from a Monkton home, for example, of an urn containing a deceased infant’s ashes. Another incident where a mother was allegedly driving along a Middlebury street “for around 200 feet while her 8yearold daughter was holding onto and running alongside the vehicle.”The mother later told police she

was “not having a good parenting day” but added that she was driving slowly and was “stunned” when she realized her daughter was holding on to the vehicle.Whatever we think of these cases,

there’s inevitably one that strikes our fancy. My favorite was a court report about a man captured last year in Starksboro — after being on the lam since 2003.Though he had been convicted of

stealing a Bristol police cruiser in 2002 and crashing it in Lincoln, the man claimed to have no memory of the incident.“I’m guessing you probably don’t

remember because you were very drunk, based on what I see here,” the judge told him.Where had the man been for the

past nine years?“I stayed out of trouble and lived in

the woods,” he told the judge. “Most of the time I stayed up on the mountain.”Well, the judge replied, “At least

we didn’t have you in another DUI, so I guess there’s something to be said for that.”Gregory Dennis’s column appears

here every other Thursday and is archived on his blog at www.gregdennis.wordpress.com. Email: gregden[email protected].

Finding human foibles in the police log

BetweenThe Linesby Gregory Dennis

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ing mild depression. And they never even left Earth. Yikes.Worse yet, M. Kerry O’Banion, a

professor in the University of Rochester Medical Center, recently released a report saying radiation dur(/5$ +1.%#$ )-.=#;$ 1&+#+$ .$ +(5/(,%./)$threat to future astronauts. He said in a press release that his study shows that “exposure to radiation levels equivalent to a mission to Mars could produce cognitive problems and speed up changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease.” Double yikes.

E1&/$-#.2(/5$)"#$,/#$1-(/)$(/$)"#$Mars One deal I see that the pioneers are being sent on a oneway trip. “They will spend the rest of their lives living and working on Mars.” The voice of Mars One is starting to sound a lot like the voice of HAL, the super computer run amok in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Plus, I found this little tidbit on marsone.%&'L$H!&$,/./%#$)"#$'(++(&/B$M.-+$One will create an international media event around the project. The audience will help decide as the teams of settlers are selected, follow their extensive training and preparation

for the mission and observe their settling on Mars once arrived.”It’s a reality TV show! With real

people putting their real lives on the ;(/#N$!-(1;#$./2$,/.;$4(7#+NOK, OK. I get it. Maybe I haven’t

got that kind of right stuff. It’s time for Plan B. Today I’m

signing up for cable TV, and tonight I’m going to my 185squaremeter home, making a big bowl of popcorn, and snuggling up with my honey on the couch in front of the tube to watch “Desperate Housewives of New Jersey.” This level of excitement I can handle.

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Kenneth Carleton, 58, Castleton

Tina Jerome, 42, Whiting

Thomas Chamberlain, 68, Starksboro

William Smith, 85, Monkton

Norma Howland, 94, formerly of Brandon

MINEVILLE, N.Y. — Lisa Rae Sprague, 48, of Mineville, N.Y., died Jan. 13, 3013, at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born on Dec. 14, 1964,

at Elizabethtown Hospital. She was the daughter of Donald and Patricia Sprague.A former resident of Orwell, Vt.,

she worked at Simmonds Precision in Vergennes, Vt., and elsewhere in

Addison County. She fought multiple sclerosis for over 28 years. Her niece Stacy Anderson and her best friend, Becky Sheppard, were with her constantly during the last seven days of her life.She is survived by her parents,

Donald and Patricia Sprague; her daughter, Aubrey Arnell; her siblings, Lynn Anderson, Kevin Sprague, Karen Hammond, David Sprague and Dale Sprague; and many aunts,

uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by her pater

nal grandparents, Lloyd and Eleanor Sprague; her maternal grandparents, Elmer and Ruth Mitchell; and two uncles, Phil and Gerald Mitchell.There will be no calling hours, per

her request.Memorial donations may be made

to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or the Moriah Ambulance Squad.

MIDDLEBURY — Barbara Wheelock of Middlebury died peacefully on Jan. 28, 2013. Her last month was spent at home as she wished, surrounded by the love of her family.Born at home in South Lincoln on

May 20, 1924, she was the daughter of Earl H. and Lucy Belle Lathrop Kelton. Raised along with her sister,

Earlene, early recollections were of a simple home and farm life before electricity. Washing the lamp chimneys and going after the cows at milking time were daily chores. Leading the horse on the hayfork and earning a penny for each window cleaned on “whitewash” day were part of childhood, as were trips to the !"#$%&'(#) *+,) -(%!+.) !+) /%#) 01&&23)Her best catch was eight trout one morning before school. Farm life, neighboring families,

her Kelton and Lathrop grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins were all fond memories. She attended the South Lincoln District No. 8 Schoolhouse and after graduation went on to the Montpelier Seminary. Living away from home as a freshman and sophomore, she made new friends and recalled this as a wonderful time in her life. Approaching her junior year and missing home, she joined her friends at Bristol High School. She and her best friend, Alice Newton Bouvier, boarded on Mountain Street at the home of Arlie and Ruth Smith. This became, in her words, “The best year of my life.”In 1940, she met Edward

Wheelock of Bristol. They were married in 1941, celebrating 50 years of marriage with friends and family in 1991. While raising their family over the next 25 years, she never lost sight of her dream to become a nurse. In 1966, she enrolled in the Fanny Allen School of Nursing. Upon

graduating she began a 30plus year career at Porter Hospital. After retirement, there were many

years as a Porter Medical Center Volunteer and traveling, especially to the ocean in Maine. In earlier years, she was a member

of the Bristol Federated Church, the Rebekah Lodge and Home Dem.4#1)5*6!78)*79*8()"*6#)-1(/3):#)

will remember Gramma’s Christmas Eve, her wonderful cooking, hospitality and love of visits from family and friends. All of us were privileged to spend time with, and to care for our Mom and Gramma over the last month. We will always hear her say, “Have you had enough to eat?” Barbara was predeceased by her

parents; her husband, Edward A. Wheelock (1992); sister, Earlene Kelton Miller; sister, Madeline (1913); and brother, Lewis (1918).;'1<!<!+.) %#1) *1#) -<#) "%!7,1#+=)

Gary and wife, Mary, of Wimauma, Fla.; Donna of Orlando, Fla.; Rodney

of Bristol; Debbie and husband, Paul Zeno, of Cornwall; and Susan Gowen of Middlebury. She is also survived by grandchildren Lynn (Phil), Brian (Melissa), Craig (Melissa), Dave (Carol), Dawn, Ben, Chris (Trixie), Andrea (Chris), Hannah (Karl), Wilder (Willow), Graham (Krista), Elliot, Ashley and Emily; 28 greatgrandchildren; and three greatgreatgrandchildren. Barb also leaves a special “daughter,” Michelle Moye; three sistersinlaw, Mary (Arnold) Wheelock, Janice (Robert) Wheelock, and Lois (Ed McIntyre); and her feline companion, “Shelly.” Our heartfelt thanks to the

Addison County Home Health and Hospice team for their amazing care and devotion to our mother. Should friends desire, contributions can be made to ACHHH, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753, to support their wonderful work. A memorial service is planned for

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CASTLETON — Kenneth James Carleton, 58, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at his home in Castleton.He was born in Proctor on Oct. 2,

1954. He was the son of Maurice and Jessie (Johnson) Carleton. He grew up in Proctor where he received his early education and graduated from Proctor High School, class of 1972. He afterwards worked at Vermont Marble for a short time before joining the staff at Proctor Trust for a few years. He began his career as a machinist at General Electric in Rutland in October 1978 and was still actively employed there. His family says he was an avid sports fan of all the New England teams, especially the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He enjoyed camping and playing golf and loved spending time with his grandchildren.He is survived by his wife, Donna

M. Carleton of Castleton, whom he married in Rutland on Feb. 24,

1990; his mother, Jessie Carleton of Rutland; two daughters, Amanda Gurney and her husband, Brian, of Rutland and Janelle Lucas and her husband, Josh, of Orwell; two sisters, Ola Jones and her husband, Ron, of Clarendon and Bonnie Blair and her husband, Wayne, of Battle Creek, Mich.; his sisterinlaw, Linda Carleton of Brandon; and four grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.He was predeceased by his father,

Maurice Carleton; a stepson, Barry Ellison Jr.; a brother, Edward Carleton; and a sister, Shirley Ongerth.The funeral service was held on

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Benson. The @#<3)4&778)@&(()A&07#=)B*(/&1=)&5-ciated. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in Riverside Cemetery in Proctor.Memorial gifts may be made to the

Vermont Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, P.O. Box 946, Barre, VT 05641.

WHITING — Tina M. Jerome, 42, *)1#(!,#+/)&5):%!/!+.)5&1)/%#)B*(/)-<#)years, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Porter Hospital, Middlebury.Born in Rutland on Jan. 19, 1971,

she was the daughter of Linwood C. and Barbara J. (McGraw) Kennett. She previously lived in East

Middlebury and was a homemaker. Her family says she had a fondness for animals and particularly horses. Surviving family members include

her husband, Perley J. Jerome of Whiting, whom she married July 28, 2007; one son, Linwood C. Kennett of Bristol; one daughter, Tiffany M. Kennett of Whiting; her mother, Barbara J. Kennett of Shoreham; four brothers, William Corey of Danby, Wayne Corey of Shoreham, Dean Kennett of Bomoseen and John

Kennett of New York; seven sisters, Byrene Bower of Danby, Belinda Burchard of Middlebury, Beverly Burch of Bomoseen, Mary Beth Hire of West Rutland, Lynn Ann Shea of Granville, Amy Kennett of Florida and Diana Hill of Pawlet; one granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by her father,

Linwood C. Kennett.There will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be

conducted at a time to be announced in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery in Rochester. She will be buried with her father. Memorial donations may be made

to Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

STARKSBORO — Thomas Chamberlain, 68, of Starksboro, died on Jan. 30, 2013, in Lake Placid, Fla., after a long and courageous battle 9!/%) B'76&+*18) -01&(!(3) 4#) 6*!+tained his love of and zest for life throughout his struggle.He was born on Aug. 24, 1944, in

Vergennes, the son of Carl and Lila (O’Bryan) Chamberlain. He was married on May 19, 1962, in Bristol to Patricia Grant.Tom attended school in Monkton

and Bristol. He followed the family tradition of being in the construction business, working as a heavy equipment operator for several area contractors, and later owning his own business. He was a great musician and storyteller, and loved his “little bit of heaven” on the mountain.He is survived by his wife, Pat, of

50 years; son, Richard Chamberlain; daughter and soninlaw, Joni and Michael Ladue; daughter, Christine

Chamberlain; sisters, Brenda Parker and Virginia Greene; grandsons, Jacob Jimmo and Ross Carr; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He was predeceased by his parents; and brothers, John Chamberlain, Ronay Chamberlain and Barry Chamberlain.The family wishes to extend a very

special thanks to Tom’s close nephew, Travis Greene, who has given of his time, care, love and support more than a family could ever hope for. The family also thanks close personal friends Chet and Joyce Jewell, who worked with us, cried with us, invited us into their home, fed and cared for all of us through this trying time.Calling hours will be Friday, Feb.

8, from 58 p.m. at BrownMcClay Funeral Home in Bristol. A funeral will be held at BrownMcClay Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. A luncheon will be held at the American Legion in Bristol at 12:30 5&77&9!+.)/%#)5'+#1*73?

MONKTON — William Henry Smith, 85, of Monkton died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Kim and Gary Smith’s home in Bristol.He was born Sept. 21, 1927, in

Monkton, the son of Eli and Betsy White Smith.His family says his hobbies

were hunting, fishing, woodworking, and gardening. He loved animals and he had a good sense of humor.He served in the U.S. Army

during World War II in Germany.He is survived by his wife of 63

years, Evelyn Smith of Monkton; four children, Linda Shepard and husband Bruce of Ravenswood, W.V., Michael Smith and wife Cathy of Bristol, Craig Smith of

Mineville, N.Y., and Gary Smith and wife Kimberley of Bristol; four grandchildren; a greatgranddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services were held at

11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at BrownMcClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol in the spring. Friends may call at BrownMcClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 057573, or Alzheimer Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

WINDSOR — Norma Madelene Howland, 94, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at the Pines at Rutland.She was born in Hubbardton on

June 16, 1918. She was the daughter of Fred and Catherine (Walsh) Howland. She was a graduate of Brandon High School, class of 1937. She worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone in Brandon and Rutland and later was transferred to Windsor. She continued working for the phone company until her retirement in 1979, following more than 36 years of service. Her relatives say she enjoyed traveling, sewing and arts and crafts. She was an accomplished painter in oils.Surviving are her sisterinlaw and

care provider, Elizabeth Howland, and a brother, Wayne Howland and his wife, Sylvia, all of Brandon. Several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, greatgrandnieces, greatgrandnephews and

cousins also survive her.She was predeceased by her

brother Donald F. Howland and her sister Mary C. Howland.A Mass of Christian burial was

celebrated on Thursday, Feb, 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brandon. The Rev. Ruel Tumangday, parish administrator, will be the celebrant. A private graveside committal service and burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery.Following the ceremony the family

received friends in the church parish hall, for a time of fellowship and remembrance.Friends were invited to call at the

Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 9:3010:30 a.m.Memorial gifts may be made to St.

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and I have had a New Year’s tradition with some friends from our college days. It began when two guys, Jim and Bob, hiked up Mount Abraham on New Year’s Eve Day in 1969. Then again in 1970. Then Jim’s wife, Carolyn, joined in, and my husband and I, and our friend Francie, and a couple other classmates. Then my brother and some more friends. By the mids70s we were an Established Expedition: The Harvey S. Ramshackle Memorial New Year’s Eve Day Snowshoe Assault on Mount Abraham. (Don’t worry — there wasn’t really a Harvey S. Ramshackle to memorialize.)The Expedition had rules:

lunch at the shelter (primarily an occasion for backpacker culinary oneupmanship), lots of chocolate, Kahlua to toast our success and a group photo at the summit. Yes, even if you arrive at the summit 45 minutes before the last person you wait until we are all there for the photo.T h e

E x p e d i t i o n had records: youngest in utero ascent, oldest in utero ascent, !"#$ %&%"'(!))*$ '+%$ ,-.'$ .%)/0propelled offspring. Does a nineyearold pulled up the mountain by his dad with a rope around his waist count as a selfpropelled ascent?The Expedition invented new

traditions. Eventually some 1%"2(.$ !34"1$ (.$ ,1(-%#$ 4('$that if we pulled plastic sleds

up the mile of unplowed road to Lincoln Gap and stashed them in the woods, we could pick them up on the descent and sled all the way down the Gap to the cars — a whole new twist and a hilarious end to the day.As the next

generation grew, more and more of them became “Ramsh a c k l e r s ” and joined us for the annual ascent. They came up from Boston and New York and New Haven, from Brattleboro and Leicester, Vt. And they brought their friends. Some of the friends needed to be outfitted with extra long johns or snow pants, but

most of them made it, and many of them came back the next year, much to our delight. In fact, some years recently we have been more Youngsters than Oldsters!We called it

“passing the torch” to the next generation. But that didn’t mean that we were relinquishing our grip on that torch; we were just sharing.

Until this year, the year of excuses.Jim’s having a hip replacement

in February. He made it to the shelter where he served up his Thai Salmon Balls, then turned back. Carolyn hurt her shoulder stacking firewood and couldn’t raise her arm to pole, so the shelter was her final destination too.

Francie’s partner just had rotator cuff surgery, so they drove up to Maine to visit friends. Bob threw his back out, my brother moved to Arizona, and Bill and I were visiting our newborn grandson. What a bunch of excuses!So for the

first time since 1969 (I count 43 years), none of the original generation s u m m i t e d Mount Abraham

on the Harvey S. Ramshackle Memorial New Year’s Eve Day Snowshoe Assault of 2012. Instead, the younger generation took full possession of that figurative torch and carried it all the way to the top. And a new tradition was born — a video recorded at the top and posted that day on Facebook. (Of course!) The Expedition lives on! Fortunately, our excuses are

only temporary conditions, not permanent manifestations of our advancing age.Jim will have a new hip,

Carolyn and Brent rehabilitated shoulders, Bob a better back, and Bill and I will have a oneyearold grandson. We’ll all be right back at it next year, for the Assault of 2013. This sitting on the sidelines is simply not acceptable. We’ve got at least 10, maybe 15, more good years in us, we figure. Does a 79yearold pulled up the mountain by his or her son or daughter with a rope around the waist count as a selfpropelled ascent? I sure hope so. Abi Sessions is a retired

educator with three grown children and three grandchildren. She lives in Cornwall with her husband Bill.

Passing the torch, still holding onObituariesADDISON

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Michael Majarian, 80, Monkton

Elaine Holbrook, 75, Salisbury

MONKTON — Michael S. Majarian, 80, of Monkton, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013.He was born in Colchester on Feb.

6, 1932, the son of Michael and Lena (Francis) Majarian. He was educated in Colchester schools and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Aug. 27, 1955, he was married Barbara Baker in Winooski. She predeceased him on Feb. 14, 2005.He worked for many years and

retired from the Lane Press. He is survived by his four children, Barbara Swisher and husband, John, of Greencastle, Pa., Michael Majarian and companion, Tracy Giroux, of Milton, Ann Majarian of Monkton, and Donna Phinney and husband, Robert, of Alstead, N.H.; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandsons; a sister, Marguerite Majarian of Colchester; a brother, Harry Majarian of South Burlington; and many nieces and nephews.Besides his wife, he was

predeceased by a son, George “Bub” Hall in 1989; and a brother, Walter Brown, in 1996.A Mass of Christian burial was

celebrated on Monday, Feb. 4, in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Essex Junction. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in East Monkton Cemetery. To send online condolences, visit

www.readyfuneral.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

SALISBURY — Elaine Annette Holbrook, age 75, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at her home in Salisbury.Elaine Holbrook was born in

Middlebury on Aug. 12, 1937. She was the daughter of Concetto and Dorothy (Bigelow) Poalino. She grew up in Middlebury where she received her early education and had attended Middlebury High School.Sept. 4, 1953 she married the love

of her life, Charles Holbrook I, in Middlebury. They moved to Salisbury in 1955 where they lived and raised their family. Charles predeceased Elaine on Nov. 1, 2002. In her earlier years Elaine had worked at Abram’s Department Store in Middlebury. She was an Avon representative over 40 years, proudly winning many awards for her sales. Elaine was a cancer survivor who was a member of the Ova Chick’s Relay for Life team at Middlebury College since 2004 with her daughter Amy. Elaine proudly raised thousands of dollars each year for the American Cancer Society.Elaine loved gardening, so much

in fact, that a double knee replacement did not keep her from it. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury where she loved singing in the church choir. But what Elaine loved most in life was her children and her grandchildren.Surviving are three sons, David S.

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Ripton, and James P. Holbrook & his wife Mary of Colchester; three daughters, Cheryl A. Holbrook of Tampa, Fla., Amy R. Holbrook of Salisbury, and Becky L. Holbrook; a stepson, Everett C. Holbrook & +2.$;2/%$<%"2.%$4/$='2.,%)#>$?!2"%@$three brothers, Concetto “Junior” Poalino & his wife Shirley of Fair A!&%">$ B4C%-'$ D!()2"4$ 6$ ,!"78%$Marci Mends of Hamburg, N.Y., and Richard Paulino of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Dian Fiegl & her husband Eugene of Williamsville, N.Y., and Irene Stoller of Corfu, N.Y. Eighteen grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.In addition to her husband, she was

predeceased by an infant son; Gary Michael Holbrook; a brother, Carl Paulino, who was killed in action in Vietnam; and a grandson, Raymond Charles Holbrook.A memorial Mass of Christian

burial will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. Justin Baker, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church in Rutland, will be the celebrant. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in St. Mary’s Cemetery.Following the ceremony the family

will receive friends at Middlebury American Legion Post 27, for a time of fellowship and remembrance.Friends may call Thursday, Feb. 7,

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MIDDLEBURY — To accommodate spectators and participants of Middlebury College’s Winter Carnival, ACTR will run more frequent buses on its Snow Bowl route Friday, Feb. 15, and Saturday, Feb. 16. The regular commuter hours on this route for Friday remain unchanged.Throughout both Friday and

Saturday, ACTR will have 11 departures starting from Middlebury College’s Adirondack Circle. The ,-.'$ "4"07433('%-$ C(.$ ;2))$ #%I!-'$from Adirondack Circle at 9:10 a.m. and leave Merchants Row at the Middlebury green at 9:15 a.m. All buses will follow the usual Snow Bowl route through East Middlebury and Ripton. For the rest of the day, departures will be every 35 to 40 minutes.At the end of the day, the last

noncommuter return trip from the Snow Bowl will be as usual at 4 p.m. ACTR will have extra buses running for most of the two days to help spectators, skiers and other riders get to and from carnival events. ACTR drivers will have a detailed

schedule available on the buses and the schedule will be available at Rikert Ski Center and the Snow

Bowl. In addition, the schedule will be available at www.actrvt.org and posted at Adirondack Circle and Merchants Row. For more information about ACTR bus routes and schedules, call 3881946 or email info@actrvt.org.

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7 Community Crime Forum in Addison. Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:308:30 p.m.,

Addison Central School. Addison residents are invited to an open discussion about crime in the town of Addison. The group will brainstorm ideas on how to help law enforcement and themselves to be more aware, and determine if there is potential to start a neighborhood watch program.

“Iceland Adventure” presentation in Lincoln. Thursday, Feb. 7, 79 p.m., Lincoln Library. Mary and John Gemignani will present a slideshow and talk about their trip to Iceland. Photos will be on view in the Community Room as well. Info: 4532665.

Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 79 p.m., American Legion. Kari Chapin, author of “Handmade Marketplace” and “Grow Your Handmade Business” will speak. All are welcome. Info: 4535960.

Jonathan Lorentz Trio in Brandon. Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:309:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Lorentz plays jazz saxophone, with John Hunter on bass and Tim Gilmore on drums. General admission $15; reservations are encouraged. Venue is BYOB. Reservations at (802) 4654071.

Money Smart Child parent workshop in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:309 p.m., Ilsley Library. A free workshop to help parents teach their children about !"#"$%&'()*+"(,-(./(0#"'(12(#3(45567829(or [email protected]. Free pizza and childcare provided.

FRIDAYFeb8 Book fair in Weybridge.

Friday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m.5 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School.

Annual book fair featuring a wide variety :;( <*+<6=,#>*3/( ,&%?( !$3*:"( #"?( ":"!$3*:"( ;:@( #?,>3&( #"?( $<*>?@%"'( A:( .%"%!3(the school library. Donated books can be dropped off at the school, or call Mary at 5452172 for pickup.

Senior luncheon in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Mary’s at Baldwin Creek. CVAA sponsors a luncheon featuring Chef Doug Mack’s talents. Mixed winter greens salad with pears and bleu cheese, fresh baked roll, baked cod with lemon tarragon butter, rice and vegetable, and chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Suggested donation $5. Reservations required: 18006425119.

Lunchtime public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 8, 121 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Allyoucaneat spaghetti dinner in Weybridge. Friday, Feb. 8, 58 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School. Spaghetti and meatballs, green salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and beverage. Proceeds go toward the Weybridge Volunteer Fire Department. Adults $8, children 612 $5, under 6 free. Tickets available at 3<%(3:B"($>%@CD&(:;!$%(:@(#3(3<%(?::@'(

Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 8, 57 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. Celebrating the opening of “Parallels,” a photodocumentary by Libby Hillhouse of Ryegate, pairing photographic portraits and text drawn from interviews. The exhibit looks into the lives of lowincome Vermonters. On exhibit Feb. 8March 30. Info: 3884964.

SATURDAYFeb9 Yarnmaking class in Orwell.

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Invasive insects seminar in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.1:30 p.m., Neshobe Sportsman Club. Brandon Cadette Girl Scout Troop 30649 is hosting this workshop led by Rhonda Mace, Vermont state forestry expert. Learn how to identify invasive insects such as the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle. Lunch available for purchase. Info and registration: [email protected] or (802) 5950802.

Relay for Life kickoff in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.noon, Ilsley Library. The American Cancer Society welcomes team captains and team participants to the 2013 Relay season, highlighting event details and offering fundraising tips. Info: (802) 8726307 or [email protected].

Exhibit opening reception in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 9, 5:307:30 p.m., WalkOver Gallery. Celebrating the opening of “Intersection: Presence, Creativity, Dreams,” an exhibit by members of North of Eden, Archetypal Dreamwork. Live music and poetry at 6:30 p.m. Exhibit runs Feb. 528.

Moonlight Skate in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Feb. 9, 5:308 p.m., Ferrisburgh skating rink, by the school. Food and drinks available for purchase. Info: [email protected].

Fourth annual Chili Cookoff in Monkton. Saturday, Feb. 9, 67:30 p.m., Monkton Firehouse. This year, instead of restaurant judging, the Chili Cookoff will be held as a local social. Bring in enough chili to feed four people. No electrical outlets available.

),++%&3%?(?:"#3*:"(IJK( *"$>,?%&(IL88( @#;M%(%"3@/((four winners of $25 each). The host, the Monkton Community Coffeehouse, will provide the tableware and drinks. Proceeds will help the Coffeehouse bring Front Porch Forum to Monkton.

!"#"$%& '(#'")%& *#+& ,*-."& +"//")%& '(#%"/%& 0#&Shoreham. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6:308:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Music will be performed by the Addison County folk quartet Zephyr. Maple dessert contest and tasting. Tasters can vote for their favorites with cash donations. Dessert entries must be made with Vermont maple syrup and be submitted with a recipe card. Info: 8972647 or platt@shoreham.net.

King Pede party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6:308:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center and Town Hall. Sandwich supper followed by an evening of fun and card games. Come planning to play King Pede or bring your own favorite card game.

Annemieke & Jeremiah in concert in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 9, 79 p.m., Brandon Music. The classical piano and accordion duo play music by composers from Europe and South America. General admission $15; reservations encouraged. (802) 4654071.

Chocolate Delight Night in New Haven. Saturday, Feb. 9, 79 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery. Annual fundraiser for the New Haven Community Library, open to ages 12 and up. All kinds of delicious chocolate treats, plus cash bar. Admission $10, includes nonalcoholic beverages. Info: 4534015.

Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Feb. 9, 79:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall. Rachel Nevitt calling, with live music by Red Dog Riley. Cost $5 per person, $20 maximum per family. Info: 4623722.

Mardi Gras Casino Night in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 9, 79 p.m., St. Ambrose Church. Tickets $20 per person, including $150 in gaming chips. Everyone has a great chance to win prizes. Appetizers and refreshments available. Info: 4535599.

Bread and Bones farewell concert in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:309:30 p.m., Burnham Hall. The Burnham Music Series welcomes Bread and Bones in its last concert before the trio’s members go on to pursue other musical interests. Richard Ruane on vocals, guitar, mandolin and ukulele; Beth Duquette on vocals; and Mitch Barron on fretless, fretted and upright bass and vocals. Info: 3889782.

Panton Flats EP release party in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 9, 810 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. This Mardi Grasthemed affair will feature amazing music, cash .#@(./(3<%(N"3*?:3%K(#(@#;M%(:;(:@*+*"#>(#>.,H($:O%@(#@3K($:"$%&&*:"&(#"?(H:@%'(P#>;(:;(3<%(@#;M%(-@:$%%?&(B*>>(.%"%!3(3<%()$<>%*"(;#H*>/(:;(Q%B(P#O%"K(B<:(@%$%"3>/(>:&3(3<%*@(<:,&%(*"(#(!@%'(A*$C%3&(IL8(*"(#?O#"$%K(ILJ(at the door, available at Classic Stitching or the VOH, www.vergennesoperahouse.org or 8776737.

Sweethearts Ball in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m.midnight, Middlebury American Legion. The Orwell Fire Department’s 50th annual Sweethearts Ball, with dance music provided by Triple B Mobile DJ. Tickets $15 per couple, $8 per person, available at Hawk’s Country Kitchen, Orwell Gas n’ Go, Buxton’s R%"%@#>()3:@%K(;@:H(#"/(S@B%>>(!@%!+<3%@(:@(#3(3<%(?::@'(

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Waltham. Sunday, Feb. 10, meeting time and place TBA. Twomile round trip trek with

moderately steep ascents; views of Champlain Valley #"?()"#C%(T:,"3#*"'(U:"3#$3(>%#?%@(G,3<(F%"!%>?(;:@(meeting time and place: 3885407.

St. Peter’s Parish breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday,

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EcoSpirit Award presentation in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 10, 46 p.m., Ilsley Library. This year’s EcoSpirit Award will be presented to Dan Shea. A slideshow of his photographs and a drum circle will take place; all are invited to bring a drum and participate.

Free yoga/meditation in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 10, 46 p.m., Otter Creek Yoga in the Marble Works. Monthly community gathering with gentle yoga, meditation and reading the Five Mindfulness Trainings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Beginners welcome. Info: 3881961. No charge but donations are accepted.

Community chorus rehearsal at Middlebury College. Sunday, Feb. 10, 78 p.m., Mead Chapel. The !@&3( ),"?#/( @%<%#@&#>( :;( 3<%( T*??>%.,@/( U:>>%+%(Community Chorus 2013 spring season, preparing for spring concerts, May 10 and 12. Open to all interested singers without audition. Info: 4435356 or 9897355.

MONDAYFeb11 Legislative lunch with Gov. Shumlin

in Bristol. Monday, Feb. 11, noon11:45 a.m., Bristol American Legion. . Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 11, 10:3011:15 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. Eckankar presentation in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 11, 67 p.m., Ilsley Library. Eckankar of Vermont sponsors this open discussion for people of all faiths: Have you ever seen an inner light or had strong intu*3*:"&K(?@%#H&(:;(M/*"+K(-#&36>*;%(recall or an outofbody experience? Come share your story. Info: [email protected]. Addison County Right to Life meeting in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 11, 78 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Visitors welcome. Info: 3882898 or [email protected]. Book club meeting in Bridport. Monday, Feb. 11, 78 p.m., Carl Norton Highway Department conference room. Discussing “Mystic River” by Dennis Lehane. March’s title: “Love Medicine” by Louise Erdrich. Info: 7582858.

TUESDAYFeb12 Public skating in Middlebury. Tuesday,

Feb. 12, 910:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Figure skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 10:45 a.m.noon, Memorial Sports Center.

Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 12, noon1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Art exhibit opening lecture at Middlebury College. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 4:306 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Juliette Bianco of Dartmouth and Pieter Broucke, Middlebury College professor of history of art and architecture, present “Nature Transformed,” in which they discuss Edward Burtynsky’s career and the process of organizing the “Nature Transformed” %W<*.*3'( X@%%'( Y";:Z( BBB'H*??>%.,@/'%?,V#@3&( :@(4433168.

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Community chorus rehearsal at Middlebury College. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 78 p.m., Mead Chapel. A<%(!@&3(A,%&?#/(@%<%#@&#>(:;(3<%(T*??>%.,@/(U:>>%+%(Community Chorus 2013 spring season, preparing for spring concerts, May 10 and 12. Open to all interested singers without audition. Info: 4435356 or 9897355.

Home Energy Saving Workshop in Bristol. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 79 p.m., Howden Hall. Learn to identify and prevent heat loss in your home and improve its therH#>(%;!$*%"$/'(E%#@"(#.:,3(%"%@+/(#,?*3&(#"?(@%.#3%&(,-(3:(I1K888(;@:H([;!$*%"$/(\%@H:"3'(["3%@(3:(B*"(#(home energy saving kit.

WEDNESDAYFeb13 GED testing in Middlebury. Wednesday,

Feb. 13, 8:45 a.m.1 p.m., Vermont Adult Learning, 282 Boardman St. Preregistration

required. Call 3884392 for info and to register. eBook and eAudiobook Dropin Day in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Ilsley Library. Bring your Kindle, Nook, iPad or other ereader and we’ll help you load it with books from the library’s downloadable collection. Info: 3884095.

WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS – Wednesdays in Middlebury. Feb. 20 and 27, 7:30 to 8:30 at McCullough Student Center, open to the public. $12 per class, students free. Friday, Feb. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 at Shelburne Town Hall. Two classes taught by Anne Fleming, then open dance til 11pm. $30. Wed., Feb. 13, 7:00 - 8:00 at Middlebury Fitness, $12. Tues, March 5 and 12, 6:30 to 9:30, 3 one hour slots open for private lessons at Town Hall Theater, $50. For more info, www.vermontwestcoastswing.net.

MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL – Children’s: Home School Art Feb. 15, Feb. Vacation Drawing Ducks & Vacation Wheel Class Adult: Colour Workshop Feb. 9, Digital Photography Feb. 16, Mon. Night Oils, Tues. Night Watercolor, Weds. Night Wheel, Weds. AM Oils, Contact Barb 247-3702, email [email protected], check out: middleburystudioschool.org.

KUMON MATH AND READING – an affordable academic enrichment program Preschool through 12th grade for students who wish to be challenged or need help catching up. Mondays and Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00pm, 4 Frog Hollow, Middlebury. For more information contact Zelia van den Berg 388-6517 or visit www.kumon.com.

NEW! CROSSFIT CLASS AT VERMONT SUN FITNESS – First two classes free! An exercise modality based on consistently varied movement at a high intensity. Functional movements like Olympic lifts, sprints, squats and pull-ups. Call 388-6888 to register or visit vermontsun.com.

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Toddler TaeKwon Do in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10:3011:15 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: 3884097. Wednesdays through Feb. 13.

Youth media lab in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3:304:30 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 stateoftheart media stations. Every Wednesday. Space is limited; preregister at the children’s desk, by calling 3884097, or by emailing [email protected].

Dinner and Conversation with Friends at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 67:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, lower lobby. Enjoy dinner and creative conversation about the arts in our community. Shai Wosner’s piano concert follows. Dinner tickets $25. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 4433168.

King Pede party in Ferrisburgh. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6:308:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center and Town Hall. Sandwich supper followed by an evening of fun and card games. Come planning to play King Pede or bring your own favorite card game.

Presentation on Civil War medicine in Ferrisburgh. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 79 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall/Community Center. The Ferrisburgh Historical Society welcomes local history expert Dan Cole, who presents “Pills and Potions, Liquor and Laudanum: Medicine in the Civil War Era.” Info: 4254505.

Shai Wosner piano concert at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7:309:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Israeliborn pianist Shai Wosner returns !"#!$%#&"''%(%)#*%#+,-!#./0,-#&"1."-%,-#2&$34%,!#/56#Widmann, then Debussy and Beethoven. Reserved seating. Tickets $20/15/6. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 4433168.

One Billion Rising event at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 p.m.midnight, McCullough Social Space. Middlebury College campus leaders, directors, dancers, singers, writers, set directors, and DJs invite all to come out against sexual violence. Listen and watch dances, music and poetry by students; eat snacks; dance; and speak up. Info: www.onebillionrising.org.

THURSDAYFeb14 Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 810 a.m., Otter View Park and Hurd Grassland. A monthly

OCASMALT event, inviting community members to help survey birds and other wildlife. Meet at Otter View Park parking area, corner of Weybridge Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. Shorter and longer routes possible. Leader: Ron Payne. Come for all or part of the walk. Beginning birders welcome. Info: 3881007 or 3886829.

Public skating in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 910:30 a.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Early Literacy Story Time in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 10:3011:15 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.

Senior luncheon in Bristol. Thursday, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Bristol Masonic Hall. CVAA sponsors this favorite meal, this month featuring beef stroganoff, soup ’n salad, veggies and dessert. Suggested donation $3. Reservations required: 4533451. Transportation via ACTR: 3881946.

One Billion Rising event in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, noon1 p.m., Court Square, across from the Middlebury Inn. WomenSafe is leading this gathering to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence, part of a global activist event. Bring handheld signs and come dance, drum or read poetry or spoken word. Info: www.womensafe.net or www.onebillionrising.org.

Black & White Cabaret in Vergennes. Thursday, Feb. 14, 6:308:30 p.m., Vergennes Union Middle School gymnasium. The VUHS Music Department invites the public to an evening of solo and smallensemble music performed by music students. Desserts and beverages served. General admission $5. Proceeds 4%5%+!#!$%#-&$"'/,-$0.#7356#7",#!$%#*0($#2&$""'#8/56#and Chorus Festival in Williamsburg, Va., in April.

Otter Creek Audubon lecture in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 79 p.m., Ilsley Library. Mike Winslow presents “Owls of Vermont,” part of Otter Creek Audubon’s 2013 Cabin Fever Lecture Series.

“Play On” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 14, 810 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players present this hilarious farce by Rick Abbot, in which a hapless community theater group struggles to mount a new production. Tickets, $17, available at !$%#9*9#4":#"7+&%;#<=>?@>>>#",#AAA)!"A5$/''!$%/!%,)org. Also Feb. 1517.

FRIDAYFeb15 Lunchtime public skating in

Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, noon1 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 57 p.m., Edgewater Gallery, 1 Mill St. Celebrating the art of Eliza Stamps, the gallery’s Featured Artist of the Month. Also, Stamps will tell fortunes using a deck of 50 cards of her own design. Info: 4580098, justine@edgewatergalleryvt.com or www.edgewatergalleryvt.com.

!"#$%&'()*(+),-./-'(0'%(*12(#"(341$4""4'5 Friday, Feb. 15, 56:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Battered baked haddock, fries, macaroni and cheese, green beans. Adults $9, ages 612 $6, $28 family maximum. Please bring a dessert to share.

Strumstick gathering in Bristol. Friday, Feb. 15, 68 p.m., Recycled Reading of Vermont, 25A Main St. All are invited to come for a great evening of playing, learning and sharing this awesome instruments. Strumsticks available. Drop in any time between 6 and 8 p.m.

“Play On” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 15, 810 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players present this hilarious farce by Rick Abbot, in which a hapless community theater group struggles to mount a new production. Tickets, $17, available at !$%#9*9#4":#"7+&%;#<=>?@>>>#",#AAA)!"A5$/''!$%/!%,)org. Also Feb. 16 and 17.

SATURDAYFeb16 “Jane Eyre” on screen at Middlebury

College. Saturday, Feb. 16, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. A smoldering version of

the Brontë classic in which a plain governess falls in '"B%#A0!$#$%,#!$",5C#%1.'"C%,;#"5'C#!"#+56#$%,#$/..0ness jeopardized by a Gothic secret. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 4433168.

Valentine’s Day dinner dance in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 16, 6:3011:30 p.m., Vergennes Eagles Club. Steak dinner at 6:30, followed by dancing with the Classic Country Band from 7:3011:30. Tickets $10 each, on sale at the Eagles Club, 8772055.

“Play On” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 16, 810 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players present this hilarious farce by Rick Abbot, in which a hapless community theater group struggles to mount a new production. Tickets, $17, available at !$%# 9*9# 4":# "7+&%;# <=>?@>>># ",# AAA)!"A5$/''!$%ater.org. Also Feb. 17.

DJ Skate Night in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 16, 810 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. Friends of Middlebury Hockey and Addison Central Teens cosponsor a night of rollerrinkstyle ice skating. Skate rentals available. Adults $5, students $3. All ages and abilities welcome.

SUNDAYFeb17 Allyoucaneat pancake breakfast

in Addison. Sunday, Feb. 17, 711 a.m., Addison Fire Station. Plain and blueberry

pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice. Adults $6, kids under 12 $4. Funds raised will be used to purchase equipment for the Addison Volunteer Fire Department. Info: 7592237.

Breakfast buffet in Bristol. Sunday, Feb. 17, 7:3010:30 a.m., Bristol American Legion. Allyoucaneat breakfast buffet offered by the Bristol American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Cost $8 per person. Third Sunday of the month.

Romance HalfMarathon ski tour in Ripton. Sunday, Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Rikert Nordic Center. A relaxed 25K ski tour through Rikert’s outer trails and part of the Catamount Trail. Timed race option for those who want to compete. Hot food stops in the stadium as well as on a hilltop at the course’s far point. Several loop options available. Aprèsski party in the Bread Loaf barn with local food served. Cost $35 per person. Register at 4432744.

“Play On” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 17, 24 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players present this hilarious farce by Rick Abbot, in which a hapless community theater group struggles to mount a new production. Tickets, $17, available at !$%# 9*9# 4":# "7+&%;# <=>?@>>># ",# AAA)!"A5$/''!$%ater.org. ASL interpretation available.

Public skating in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 17, 3:305 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Community chorus rehearsal at Middlebury College. Sunday, Feb. 17, 78 p.m., Mead Chapel. Rehearsal of the Middlebury College Community Chorus 2013 spring season, preparing for spring concerts, May 10 and 12. Open to all interested singers without audition. Info: 4435356 or 9897355.

MONDAYFeb18 Legislative breakfast in Middlebury.

Monday, Feb. 18, 78:45 a.m., Middlebury American Legion. Breakfast at 7 a.m.,

program 7:308:45. Senior luncheon in Bristol. Monday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Cubbers Restaurant. CVAA sponsors this monthly event for downhome cooking and friendly service. Menu TBA. Suggested donation $5. Reservations required: 18006425119.

Public skating in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 18, 12:151:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 18, 1:152:45 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Monday, Feb. 18, 1:452:45 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

TUESDAYFeb19 Special senior luncheon and live music

in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m.2 p.m., Russ Sholes Senior Center.

CVAA sponsors this event. The Shader Croft Band will perform from 11 a.m.2 p.m. Menu is roast pork

with gravy, mashed red potatoes, green leaf salad, applesauce, wheat dinner roll and yellow yogurt cake. Suggested donation $4. Bring your own place setting. Reservations required by Feb. 15: 18006425119, ext. 634. Free transportation via ACTR: 3881946.

Figure skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:45 a.m.noon, Memorial Sports Center.

Public skating in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 12:15 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Adult stick & puck hockey in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2:303:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Community chorus rehearsal at Middlebury College. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 78 p.m., Mead Chapel. Rehearsal of the Middlebury College Community Chorus 2013 spring season, preparing for spring concerts, May 10 and 12. Open to all interested singers without audition. Info: 4435356 or 9897355.

WEDNESDAYFeb20 Senior luncheon in Bridport.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.1 p.m., Bridport Grange. CVAA invites seniors to this

luncheon of roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, winter squash and chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Suggested donation $4. Reservations required: 18006425119, ext. 615. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation with ACTR: 3881946.

Senior luncheon in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Bristol American Legion. CVAA sponsors this luncheon of roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, winter squash and chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Suggested donation $4. Bring your own place setting. Reservations required: 18006425119, ext. 610. Transportation via ACTR: 3881946.

Public skating in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 12:15 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2:303:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Dance lecture/demonstration at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 4:306:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Assistant Professor of Dance Catherine Cabeen presents “Hair Trigger: Femininity, D4E%&!0+&/!0"5# /56# F0"'%5&%;G# -$/,05(# !$%# $0-!",0&#research and creative process that fuels her company’s latest work, “Fire!” Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 4433168.

67+8(0"9":#"$(.44&#"$(#"(;1#'&),5 Wednesday, Feb. 20, 79 p.m., Holley Hall. Property Assessed Clean H5%,(C# IJKLHM# +5/5&05(# 7",# 8,0-!"'# 0-# "5# !$%# !"A5#warning. Bristol residents are encouraged to come learn about PACE with Bob Donnis before voting at Town Meeting. Also learn about the Home Energy Challenge from Matt Sharpe.

Blues jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 810 p.m., 51 Main. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass and drums if you need backup or take a break and let you play. Bring your instrument and get ready to jam. Info: www.go51main.com.

THURSDAYFeb21 Senior luncheon in Vergennes.

Thursday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m.1 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. CVAA sponsors this

-%50",#1%/'#"7#$/56?&/,B%6#1/,05/!%6#N/5O#-!%/O#A0!$#horseradish sauce, baked stuffed potato, Caribbean blend vegetables, Mesclun mix salad, dinner roll and apple and peach crisp. There will be entertainment before lunch (to be announced). Bring your own place setting. Suggested donation $4. Reservations required: 18006425119, ext. 615. Free transportation through ACTR: 3881946.

Public skating in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 21, 12:15 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2:303:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Intermediate bridge class in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 21, 67:30 p.m., Ilsley LIbrary Vermont Room, -%&"56#N"",)#P0-%'/#J/'1%,#05B0!%-#4,06(%#.'/C%,-#!"#come to play and learn some basic conventions in a free class running Thursdays through April 18. Open games weekly. Louise Acker will teach on Feb. 21, March 21 and April 18. Registration is required for the entire class session. Sign up at the Ilsley. Info: 4623373.

GMC Taylor Series Lecture on Moosalamoo in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 21, 79 p.m., Ilsley Library. Holly Knox, recreation and trail coordinator with the Rochester and Middlebury ranger districts, presents “Adventures in Our Backyard: Moosalamoo National Recreation Area.” Sponsored by the Breadloaf Section of the Green Mountain Club.

Presentation on retracing the Klondike gold rush in Vergennes. Thursday, Feb. 21, 79 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. Hiker and backpacker Ivor Hughes presents “The Klondike Gold Rush _ A Nostalgic Journey to Retrace the Prospectors’ Footsteps.” Hughes gives a presentation on his hike up the Seattle coast into Canada and eventually to Alaska, on the path taken by some 100,000 prospectors after the gold strike of 1897. A Third Thursday event. Free. Info: 8772211.

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fourday workshop for kids in grades 3 and up to learn the fundamentals of video production. Advance

A delightful nightDELECTABLE CHOCOLATE TREATS from a past Chocolate Delight Night hint at the goodies to be served at this year’s event, Saturday, Feb. 9,

at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven. An annual fundraiser for the New Haven Community Library, this elegant evening is reserved for chocolate lovers 12 years or older.

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Senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Rosie’s Restaurant. CVAA and Rosie’s part

ner to bring area seniors a monthly luncheon. Macaroni and

cheese, fresh fruit and rice pudding. Suggested donation

$5. Reservations required: 18006425119.

Public skating in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 22, 12:15 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

Stick and puck hockey in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 22, 2:303:30 p.m., Memorial Sports Center.

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killing each other? You cannot. Thousands of years of people killing people should tell you that you cannot. What has happened today is too much law for the criminal. !"#$%&'($)*+,$*-$#.#$/0&$*-$#.#1$a life for a life. Like in the days humans were settling this country they cleaned out those that preyed on the innocent. Today big dol)*&'1$)*+.#&'2$/##'1$3&0'#45(0&'1$

judges for the criminal plus his little prison stay for taking a life is no deterrent to curb people killing people.A background search to purchase

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enforcement to be checked as to his status as not a criminal fellow. Some days later he came back to the gun store with his search record approved for a gun purchase. The clerk asked him what he would use the gun for. He stated he was a hit man and needed this type for a rubout. His clean record was proof that he was a professional.

Arnold C. GaleSalisbury

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!"#$#%&$#%'&()%*&+,%-(%."),-/-&(0&,,-,1#2%,3-/-2#%4-55Physicianassisted suicide (Bill

:;<<=$>'$*$)>9#$!&0?*-$"0&'#1$@5>(#$*))5&>-A$0-$("#$05('>8#1$75($%))#8$with dangerous and deadly contents ("*($+>))$-0($7#$*33*&#-($5-(>)$>(2'$(00$)*(#,B$ !">'$7>))$>'$-0($*705($("#$

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by legitimizing suicide as a “legal 6#8>4*)$(&#*(6#-(1F$>($+>))$*))0+$insurance companies to withdraw payments for legitimate medical treatment and palliative care in favor of providing death by doctor prescription. Oregon has already documented instances of this happening. As health care coverage 7#406#'$60&#$*-8$60&#$#I3#-'>C#1$and as our state tries to implement ("#$'>-A)#H3*.#&$'.'(#61$("#$8#4>sion to cut costs by rationing healthcare will become the rule rather ("*-$("#$#I4#3(>0-;$J5&("#&60&#1$>($will discourage the funding of other health care services such as Hospice and VNA and thereby eliminate the E&>A"($(0$4"00'#F$/0&$("0'#$+"0$80$not want to end their lives prematurely.B$ K''>'(#8$'5>4>8#$>'$-0($E"#*)("$

4*&#;F$G($+>))$35($*$(#&&>7)#$*88>(>0-*)$burden on patients who have just received a terminal diagnosis. They will now have to try to justify their 8#'>&#$(0$)>C#1$9-0+>-A$+"*($*$%-*-cial and emotional burden it will be to their families if the insurance company withdraws medical coverage (except for paying the $75 for a lethal prescription). It will certainly limit the options available.B$ L".'>4>*-H*''>'(#8$'5>4>8#$

(PAS) is not necessary. According to 60'($6#8>4*)$3&*4(>(>0-#&'1$+#$4*-$already eliminate 99.99 percent of

all pain. With the amazing strides >-$3*))>*(>C#$4*&#1$+#$*-8$05&$)0C#8$ones do not have to suffer as people might have in the past. According to an article by Carl Zimmer in the June 2011 issue of Discover Magazine, scientists have traced chronic pain to a defect in a single region of the brain and a drug has already been developed to neutralize the brain activity that makes pain possible. The drug has already been tested successfully on animals and there are “no obvious side effects … NB001 represents a milestone. G($'"0+'$("*($'4>#-(>'('$%A"(>-A$pain now know where chronic pain )>C#';FB$ LK:$80#'$-0($>-'5&#$E8#*("$

+>("$8>A->(.F,$K$3"*&6*4>'($*($the public hearing on Jan. 29 in M0-(3#)>#&$(#'(>%#8$("*($*$3#&'0-$can already cause their own death by taking an overdose of certain overthecounter drugs. He also said ("*($("#$0-).$E*''>'(*-4#F$("*($("#$patient receives from the doctor is writing the prescription. The person >'$("#-$)#/($(0$8#4>8#$"0+1$+"#-1$+".1$*-8$#C#-$>/$(0$*86>->'(#&$("#$90 pills on their own. Some people cannot take the complete dosage before succumbing to the throes of vomiting or they may change their 6>-8'$>-$("#$3&04#''1$*-8$+"*($80$the witnesses present at the death do ("#-N$OC#-$("#$&#@5#'($/0&6$("*($("#$3*(>#-($65'($%))$05($(0$&#@5#'($LK:$states that “although most deaths 6*.$0445&$+>(">-$P$"05&'1$6.$8#*("$6*.$(*9#$)0-A#&1F$0&$>($6*.$-0($#C#-$cause the person to die. Accord>-A$(0$(">'$7>))1$("#$'(*(#$+>))$9##3$track of “the number of instances in which medication was taken by a @5*)>%#8$3*(>#-($(0$"*'(#-$8#*("$75($/*>)#8$(0$"*C#$("#$>-(#-8#8$#//#4(;F$There are no guarantees of a peace/5)1$3*>-H/&##$8#*("$+>("$LK:;B$ !"#$'(*(#$+>))$7#$/*)'>/.>-A$("#>&$

own their records regarding assisted '5>4>8#$7#4*5'#$("#$8#*("$4#&(>%4*(#$“shall list the underlying disease *'$("#$4*5'#$0/$8#*(";F$Q0-2($>($make tracking assisted suicide more 8>/%45)(1$*-8R0&$6*9#$>($#*'>#&$/0&$

doctors to prescribe the drugs knowing that they will never be held accountable to anyone for prescribing them? In a landmark righttodie 4*'#$>-$K5'(&*)>*1$*$+06*-$>-$"#&$40s was diagnosed with terminal cancer and fought for the right to receive death by a lethal prescription. After she received the prescrip(>0-1$"#&$&#'0)C#$+*>C#&#8$5-(>)$'"#$was encouraged by the Hemlock Society to become the poster person for their cause. With much media *((#-(>0-1$'"#$+#-($("&05A"$+>("$the suicide. When the autopsy was 80-#1$>($+*'$8#(#&6>-#8$("*($("#$woman had been completely free /&06$4*-4#&1$75($8>8$"*C#$*$(&#*(*7)#$constriction in her bowel (Wesley J. Smith, Forced Exit). Doctors 6*9#$6>'(*9#'$#C#&.$8*.1$*-8$-0$one can predict with certainty how long someone has to live. There are many such stories about patients +"0$+#&#$A>C#-$'>I$60-("'$(0$)>C#1$but went on to defy the experts by )>C>-A$@5>(#$406/0&(*7).$/0&$6*-.$years after their diagnosis. B$ !"#$'(*(#$0/$M*''*4"5'#(('$

recently voted against PAS in a statewide referendum. Although the 7>))$+*'$0&>A>-*)).$#I3#4(#8$(0$3*''1$as the voters learned more and more about the inherent dangers of such )#A>')*(>0-1$("#.$(5&-#8$*+*.$/&06$it. It does make you wonder why the Vermont Legislature is trying to railroad this bill through again before it has the chance to be carefully researched and considered. What we need at the end of our lives is excellent palliative care and the support of those who love us. If the line between natural death and deliber*(#).$(*9>-A$'06#0-#2'$)>/#$7#406#'$7)5&&#81$("#-$E("#$5)(>6*(#$4*'5*)(.$+>))$7#$"#*)("$4*&#$*'$+#$9-0+$>(F$ST*C>8$:(#C#-'1$MT1$MK1$/&06$">'$*&(>4)#$EU#("*)$V063*''>0-F=;Please deluge your senators and

representatives with phone calls and emails asking them to vote against this evil. This could be our last chance to do the right thing.

Donna ScottNorth Ferrisburgh

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ADDISON COUNTY SHERIFF Don Keeler and Investigator Ruth Whitney stand in the waiting room of the newly established Addison County Unit for Special Investigations. The new service, headquartered in the former county jail, will assist area police departments in investigating assaults and sex crimes against adults and children.


“We would not have been able to do this without (Keeler’s) active support,” said Fred Saar, executive director of ACUSI. “We feel very fortunate to have this space and to be housed here.”The Addison County jail closed last

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to have landed an experienced professional to serve as ACUSI’s lead investigator. Retired Vermont State Police Det. Sgt. Ruth Whitney routinely conducted such investigations for 10 years with the VSP. She also previously !(+3%.&1(+&$"%&>#..)%=/+<&?()#'%&@%partment and most recently served as a deputy at the Addison County Courthouse.“When this (ACUSI) position

(;%4%.& /;A&@(4& *-3%.& #1& :&!(/).& =%&interested in it,” said Whitney, who eagerly accepted and has settled well into the role. Since coming on board in midDecember, Whitney has already helped area police departments process more than a dozen assault/sex abuse cases.B"#$4%<& .(%-& 4($& *+=#$+*+#)<& $*3%&

over cases, but rather is at the disposal of local departments when they need a hand in investigating assault and sex abuse allegations. Local police departments are often running on tight budgets with limited personnel and are therefore grateful to accept the extra help. Whitney’s duties include interviewing witnesses and the accused, as !%))&*-&!(+3#40&!#$"&($"%+&*0%4'#%-&C&such as the Vermont Center for Crime Victims, WomenSafe, the Counseling Service of Addison County, the Vermont Department of Probation and Parole, and the Vermont Department (1& 8"#).+%4& *4.& D*,#)#%-& E@8DF& C&

that are customarily involved in the process.“If (the police departments) are

(G%+)(*.%.&H&$"%<&34(!&$"%<&'*4&'*))&,%&$(&;#'3&/;&$"%&'*-%AI&-*#.&B"#$4%<A&!"(&#-&(4&*&JKL"(/+L;%+L!%%3&-'"%.ule.7-3%.&!"*$&-"%&24.-&,(-$&+%!*+.

#40& *=(/$& "%+& !(+3A& B"#$4%<& -*#.A&M>*3#40& -(,%(4%& *''(/4$*=)%& 1(+&victimizing a child or an adult.”A LOCAL RESOURCE

Vergennes Police Chief George >%+3%)&-*#.&B"#$4%<&!*-&*&=#0&"%);&#4&$*3#40&(4&$!(&+%'%4$&'*-%-&M$"*$&!(/).&have been manpowerintensive. We were right in the middle of some other stuff and it made a huge difference for us. Right on the heels of that, she got another case at Vergennes Union Elementary School and helped us out with that. She did a really good job for us and was really helpful.”Bristol Police Chief Kevin Gibbs

has, by necessity, been the lead investigator in all of the major assault/sex crime cases in Bristol for the past 25 years. He credited Whitney with help#40&"#,&')%*+&/;&*&$"+%%L<%*+&=*'3)(0&of major cases that he had been unable to complete due to his other responsibilities on the small force.“She has been a really handy re

source for me, and probably will be in the future,” Gibbs said.Lisa Lax, director of the local Fam

ily Services Division of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), said recent crime trends bear out the need for ACUSI. She said that in Ad.#-(4&8(/4$<&./+#40&NKONA&"%+&(12'%&received 607 reports of child abuse and neglect. Of those, 191 resulted in the DCF intervening for child safety reasons. Fortytwo of the reports involved allegations of sexual abuse of a child and 32 related to physical abuse reports.“Most of the accepted reports in

volving child sexual abuse necessitate law enforcement involvement and could thus potentially be supported by an SIU,” Lax said. “Fortunately only a few of the reports involving physical abuse necessitate law enforcement involvement, since most are not serious injuries. By serious injuries we mean "%*.& $+*/,*A& =+(3%4& =(4%-A& -%G%+%&bruising, etc.”Indeed, ACUSI is dealing with some

of the more disturbing crimes in society, being committed in the shadows.“It’s a topic nobody really wants to

$*)3& *=(/$AI&6**+& -*#.5& MP"%& 1('/-&(1&the SIU really is to minimize the im;*'$&(1&$"%-%&%G%4$-&(4&$"%&3#.-5I

That means interviewing the young victims gently and in an environment that is not intimidating. Organizers of the ACUSI believe they have found that setting at the sheriff’s department. A space that was once very institutional and surrounded by metal bars and heavy doors is now open, brightly painted, nonthreatening, and equipped with toys and other props to put victims at ease.“The idea is not to retraumatize the

children and adult victims with the investigation,” Lax said.Vermont’s SIUs are funded through

-$*$%& 0+*4$-5& P"%& 7896:& #4& #$-& 2+-$&cycle has received a $93,790 grant that has included startup costs, such as new furniture. Repeated annual state funding appears secure, according to Saar.Addison County State’s Attorney

David Fenster is pleased to see ACUSI up and running. The added personnel *4.& #4$%+G#%!& +((,&C&!"#'"&*))(!-&for proceedings to be videotaped for '(/+$&-'+/$#4<&C&-"(/).&)%*.&$(&-$+(4ger cases for the state to prosecute, Fenster believes.“It is going to be very helpful to

have this facility available,” he said.Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@

addisonindependent.com.

law of 2004 allows for up to four dispensaries statewide to serve almost 500 patients on the state registry. There are currently two dispensaries up and running, one in Burlington and one in Waterbury. Ford said there are almost 200 patients on the state registry living in four southern counties of Vermont who are unable to access the more northern dispensaries. As of Feb. 1, there were 39 patients

on the registry living in Rutland County and 36 patients in Addison County, according to Lindsey Wells, the Medical Marijuana Program Administrator with the Vermont Criminal Informa$#(4& 8%4$%+5& 6"%& -*#.& "%+& (12'%& "*-&no applications for medical marijuana dispensaries in Addison County.By law, a patient must suffer from a

“debilitating medical condition” in order to qualify for the medical marijuana registry. State law allows patients suffering from illnesses such as cancer, AIDS, HIV, glaucoma, multiple scle+(-#-A&!*-$#40&.#-%*-%A&(+&?*+3#4-(4Q-&disease to access medical marijuana in order to alleviate their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Patients must have the approval of a physician they have been seeing for at least six months, who authorizes the use of medical marijuana for the patient once all other avenues have been exhausted. Patients must be screened by the Department of Public Safety, submit to *&=*'30+(/4.&'"%'3&*4.&*0+%%&$(&4(L34('3& -%*+'"%-& =<& )*!& %41(+'%,%4$&before being accepted onto the state registry.The dispensaries operate under the

authority of the state Department of Public Safety. They must operate by appointmentonly, and only one patient at a time can be seen. The facility must be equipped with surveillance and alarm equipment, including video surveillance cameras and motion detecting lights. Ford said she would require at least 3,000 square feet of selfcontained space where the marijuana would be both grown and distributed. She also needs at least a 400amp power supply to run the grow lights.The rub is that while the medical

marijuana dispensaries and the use of medical marijuana by those on the reg

istry is legal in Vermont, it’s still illegal under federal law. But the Legislature .#.&,*3%&*&;+(G#-#(4&(1&$"%&NKKR&,%.ical marijuana law stating that towns in which a dispensary is located cannot be prosecuted under state law. But the law also allows towns to opt out of the program. Despite the restrictive nature of the

)*!A& (12'#*)-& #4& S/$)*4.& 8#$<A& B*))ingford, Fair Haven and Stowe were T/#'3&$(&G($%&*0*#4-$&*))(!#40&-/'"&1*cilities in their municipalities last fall. But in December, after a number

of meetings on the topic including a personal pitch by Ford, the Pittsford selectboard voted 32 not to ban a medical marijuana dispensary from town limits.P"%&U+*4.(4&-%)%'$=(*+.&#-&$*3#40&

a different approach. Because there is no town bylaw, ordinance or regulation in effect that prohibits the existence of a medical marijuana facility in Brandon, the board has left the matter up to Town Zoning Administrator Tina Wiles, who instructed Ford in a Jan. 9 letter that she would need $(&2)%&1(+&*&'"*40%&(1&/-%5&Ford has been scouting locations

for the dispensary since last September when she received conditional '%+$#2'*$#(4& 1+(,& $"%& -$*$%A& *4.& $"%&')('3& #-& $#'3#405& 6"%& (4)<& "*-& -#V&months from the Sept. 25 date of that '%+$#2'*$#(4&$(&24.&*&-/#$*=)%&)('*$#(4&for a dispensary, which gives her until >*+'"&NW5&6"%&"*-&=%%4&!(+3#40&!#$"&Wiles and town Economic Develop,%4$&X12'%+&6$%G%&U%'3&$(&24.&;(-sible locations in Brandon since last month.S%*'"%.&=<&;"(4%&)*-$&!%%3A&D(+.&

is cautiously optimistic that the town permitting process will go well.“We’re a less intrusive use than

what’s there,” Ford said of the furniture shop. “It should go smoothly, but <(/&4%G%+&34(!5IFord said she anticipates seeing be

$!%%4&$!(&*4.&2G%&;*$#%4$-&*&.*<5&6"%&-*#.& #$& "*-& =%%4& *& ;)%*-/+%& !(+3#40&!#$"&(12'#*)-&#4&U+*4.(45MB%& Y/-$& $"#43& U+*4.(4& "*-& =%%4&

1*=/)(/-AI& -"%& -*#.5& MB%& $"#43& !%&have a spot that will be private yet accessible to our patients. We’re very excited.”

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warning the VUHS board OK’d in December. The VUHS board had cut $300,000

from the $6.5 million bond rejected by ANwSU residents on Nov. 6, 2,2441,653. That bond would have funded almost all of the elements proposed separately on Tuesday.According to AN

wSU estimates, approval of the $4.2 million bond could have meant a range of property tax increases from about $27 per $100,000 of assessed value in Vergennes to roughly $30 per $100,000 of assessed value in Addison. Approving both

bonds, or $6.2 million, could have meant increases ranging from a little less than $40 per $100,000 of value in Vergennes to a little more than $44 per $100,000 of value in Addison.The VUHS board is set to meet on

Monday night to take stock of the second bond setback and discuss its next move. Neither board chairwoman Kris Bristow nor ANwSU Superintendent Tom O’Brien on Wednes

!"#$%&'(!$)"(*$+,-./0.+$"1&')$%2")$that next step might be.But O’Brien noted that the leaky

,&3)/&4+$&5$)2-$+.2&&(6+$3&&047$."4not wait another budget cycle to be 08-!9$ "4!$ /)$ /+$ )&&$ (")-$ )&$ /4.('!-$

3&&047$ :&4-#$ /4$ )2-$Town Meeting Day VUHS spending proposal. O’Brien said in re

sponse to a question the 1&"3!$%/(($2";-$ )&$<&")$another bond. Without getting into details, he said the board might have to focus on the is+'-+$ )2")$ 03+)$ )3/77-3-!$bond discussions: roofing, which he called “an absolute need,” and other critical issues. “We have a school

in need. That’s what’s drove the bond to start with. Perhaps they need to review that statement of need,” O’Brien said, adding, “The discussion has been all along is there are safety and health issues at that school, and those are

the issues that need to be addressed.”Bristow said the hard part is sepa

rating out what are health and safety issues. “We truly believe the majority of

what we had to do … was to get the

building safe for our students and faculty,” she said. Even elements like the proposed

catwalks and control room in the auditorium had safety components, Bristow said, and she also pointed to the board’s belief that the most costeffective time to make desirable upgrades was all at once during a major project, not in a piecemeal fashion. For example, it was the right time to add air conditioning in the cafeteria, she said. “If you’re doing improvements, you

want to do everything,” Bristow said.Bristow said the board also tried to

honor feedback, although some issues about the level of auditorium upgrades were raised after the bond had been warned.“I truly believed that we listened to

the public. The majority of what we heard prior to publicizing the second 1&4!$%"+$)2-#$5-()$)2-$)3".*$"4!$0-(!$was totally above and beyond, and can we split it, and that’s what we did,” =3/+)&%$+"/!>$ ?@$ )2&'72)$ )2-$03+)$&4-$would pass because of that.”Bristow said the process would be

gin again next week when all board members could weigh in. “I need to hear from our board

members before we even discuss it,” she said.O’Brien said discussion will focus

on what has to be done and what ANwSU residents will support. “That’s always a tough question,”

he said.

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“egg” and “l’uovo” (the Italian word for egg), the sleek little rig used to be a rustedout, 15yearold Ford Escort wagon that could easily have been served its last rites. Someone donated the car to the career center’s automotive and diesel programs as a project for its enterprising students. The project idea came from HPHRC, and career center Executive Director Lynn Coale embraced it.“It was a fun project,” Coale said as

he and others gazed upon the 9footlong, 6footwide car that’s been mounted on a steel frame with casters to move it to various training spots in the HPHRC building.Career center students were largely

responsible for cutting the old Ford Escort down to a userfriendly size and transforming it into a hollow husk.Stephen Lowry, a 16yearold ju

nior from Bridport and Aaron Clark, an 18yearold senior from Bristol, were particularly active in the project.Clark participated in work that in

cluded cutting the two back doors out of the car, then welding the two halves together. That shrank the car length by more than three feet. Students also removed the engine, wiring and other “guts” from the vehicle, which will now only move with people power.

Lowry and his colleagues channeled their collective efforts into fabricating a steel frame onto which )2-$:&!/0-!$A+.&3)$+2-(($%"+$,(".-!>$That frame was equipped with caster wheels to allow it to be manually pushed.“It turned out a lot better than I an

ticipated,” Lowry said of the vehicle. “It took a lot of trial and error.”The “egg” left the career center this

past November and made its journey to Ferrisburgh for work at Restoration & Performance Motorcars and Sylvain Broderick’s Auto Body LLC. Peter Markowski of Restoration & Performance Motorcars was particu

Car(Continued from Page 1A)

larly effusive about Broderick’s work on the vehicle.“He pretty much took it on,”

Markowski said of Broderick, who shored up the bottom of the “egg,” made sure the doors and trunk func)/&4-!$,3&,-3(#$"4!$!/!$"$(&)$&5$04ish work. Markowski delivered a vehicle on Monday that, from the exterior, looks like it came off a lot ready to drive. But of course turning a key in the ignition would be futile; this ride is pretty much made to be stationary — but still very useful. The new vehicle provides a perfect, indoor training prop for patients with impaired mobility as a result of strokes or orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements. Under the supervision of HPHRC staffers such as Physical Therapy Assistant Willy Savage, patients can now practice sliding into, and out of, a realistic facsimile of a vehicle and all its interior pitfalls (dashboard, steering wheel) without having to brave the outdoor elements.Savage said HPHRC routinely

works with an orthopedic caseload of 1725 patients.“It is more ‘car looking’ than I

-8,-.)-!9B$ C";"7-$ +"/!$ &5$ )2-$ 04"($product, adding “you can buy these D:&!/0-!$ ."3+E9$ 1')$ %-$ !&46)$ 2";-$the budget for it.”Doreen Kadric is admissions di

3-.)&3$")$FGFHI>$J2-$:&!/0-!$."3$has been on the center’s wish list around 12 years, she said.“It will be put to good use,” she

promised.G&3)-3$K-!/."($I-4)-3$&50./"(+$-8

pressed their gratitude to those who helped hatch the “egg.”“We could not have accomplished

this wonderful project without the contributions and collaboration of the Hannaford Career Center and their students, Peter Markowski and Sylvain Broderick,” said Ron Hallman, Porter’s vice president for development and public relations. “Their generosity and community spirit will allow Helen Porter to offer more comprehensive rehabilitation services to countless members of our community.”

HELEN PORTER INTERIM administrator James Darragh pushes a physical therapy car across the center’s lobby Monday afternoon. The downsized Ford Escort, produced through the Hannaford Career Center, will give recovering patients a chance to practice getting in and out of a car.

HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE and Rehabilitation Center Physical !"#$%&'()*+#,'-*.$'/0-1*2#/)1*"#2&(*&%)'#-)*+%)"$3-*4#-%$5*67)*6/*%*-#8*physical therapy car that was made at the Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury. Career Center Director Lynn Coale watches in the background.

PETER MARKOWSKI, OWNER of Restoration and Performance Motorcars in Ferrisburgh, and Hannaford Career Center students Stephen Lowry and Aaron Clark stand in the Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilita)'6-*9#-)#$*26::3*8')"*;!"#*<==1>*%*?65'0#5*@%$*5#('=-#5*)6*%(('()*&%)'#-)(*8')"*%5A7()'-=*)6*=#))'-=*'-*%-5*out of a vehicle. The car, which was chopped down to size at the career center, was delivered to Porter on Monday.

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at the annual “governor’s lunch”

that is part of the Addison County

Legislative Breakfast series spon

sored by Bridport Grange No. 303

and the Addison County Farm

Bureau. The luncheon will end at

1:45 p.m.

The 14th annual Face Off Against Breast Cancer hockey tournament, which brought together women’s hockey teams for a round robin competition last month, was a big success. Not only did the skaters have a great time, but organizers told us that they raised more than $60,000 for breast cancer patients via the Cancer Patient Support Pro

gram. Nicely played!

If you work at Country Home

Products, you are pretty fortunate,

according to Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Both organiza

tions recently listed the Vergennes

home and garden products manu

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Middlebury College students —

along with hundreds of thousands of people in 197 countries — will be stomping out sexual violence at a “One Billion Rising” dance party next Wednesday, Feb. 13. The local students are inviting the public to join them from 10 p.m. to midnight at the Crossroads Café at the McCullough Student Center for a dance that will raise awareness about the global problem of rape. The dance will feature performances by the Poor Form Poets, Cheswayo Mphanza, Anna Stevens, and the a cappella group Bobolinks. DJ Mariam will be laying the tracks. For more information email Karin Hanta, [email protected] or call 4435937.

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