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Local state police barracks gets a new chief

Posted on November 14, 2013 |
By John Flowers



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NEW HAVEN — Vermont State Police Lt. Michael Manley has been appointed the new commander of the VSP’s Addison County barracks in New Haven. Manley, 35, succeeds Lt. Gary Genova, who retired last month after having served two-and-a-half years as leader of the state police’s force in the county.

Manley, a native of the Utica, N.Y., area, joined the VSP in 2000, soon after graduating from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa.

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Kids and Seniors find mutual gain in sharing experiences

Posted on November 11, 2013 |
By Christy Lynn



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ADDISON COUNTY — According to a study conducted by the United Nations Population Fund, almost one in 10 people on Earth are over the age of 60. But by 2050, that will jump to one in five.

Many of those older adults are staying young at heart — and helping mold the youngest generation — by providing more and more childcare for grandchildren and by volunteering for programs that bring them into contact with the children in the community.

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Farmers need labor, seek immigration reform

Posted on November 11, 2013 |
By Zach Despart



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Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on Vermont agriculture and immigration reform.

NEW HAVEN — Addison County dairy farmers talking last week with Congressman Peter Welch said a new immigration bill is vital to meeting their labor needs, as farms increasingly rely on immigrant workers.

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Organization helps empty nesters refill their coop

Posted on November 11, 2013 |
By Amy Jelen



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ADDISON COUNTY — Whether it’s receiving rental income or assistance with household chores, or just having a friendly companion, there are many ways that homesharing could help seniors in Addison County. HomeShare Vermont is in its 31st year of serving seniors by matching them with a housemate who moves in and provides service in exchange for affordable housing. There are no age or income requirements to homeshare; anyone with a spare bedroom in their home could participate. Here are some examples of how homesharing can benefit all involved.

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Gallery: Tigers beat Rebels for D-I football title

Posted on November 11, 2013 |
By Andy Kirkaldy



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MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School football team reached Saturday’s Division I final vs. South Burlington by winning 10 straight games, all by margins of at least 22 points.

Game by game, the Tigers’ results in the 2013 campaign were:

•  Aug. 30: At MUHS 35, Essex 7.

•  Sept. 6: At MUHS 23, Hartford 0.

•  Sept. 13: MUHS 28, at Colchester 6.

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Volunteers in Everybody Wins program enjoy being mentors

Posted on November 11, 2013 |
By Addison Independent



A grandparent or senior can share wisdom and wide experiences of the world with a child. And children have lessons to teach their elder caregivers as well. 

The Everybody Wins program connects youngsters with volunteer reading buddies who help them learn how to read and love books. The volunteers can be any age, but they are very often seniors who have some extra time and want to connect with area kids. 

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Program offers hope for drivers who lose licenses

Posted on November 7, 2013 |
By John Flowers



ADDISON COUNTY — Having one’s driver’s license suspended can be the punishment that keeps on penalizing. Not having access to a vehicle for a substantial length of time can prevent the offender from getting to doctors’ appointments, to family events and — ironically — to a job to earn the money to pay off fines in order to have the driver’s license reinstated.

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Volunteers serve up meals to seniors

Posted on November 7, 2013 |
By Evan Johnson



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ADDISON COUNTY — Jean Fifield and Mary Smith are arguably two of the best delivery drivers in Addison County. What other food delivery driver will check your mail and even sit with you while you eat if you’d like company?

The pair delivers for the Champlain Valley Agency for Aging’s Meals on Wheels program, which delivers hot, nutritious lunches and suppers to seniors who are unable to prepare their own meals.

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Food, farm and forest businesses invited to learn and network

Posted on November 4, 2013 |
By Addison Independent



MIDDLEBURY — Small business owners and entrepreneurs associated with Vermont’s working lands will gather with capital and service providers in Addison County on Thursday, Nov. 7, for the third annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference. The annual business symposium, which is produced by Addison County Economic Development Corp. (ACEDC) and Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN) and features entrepreneur pitches and expert feedback on specific growth challenges, begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Middlebury American Legion.

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New farm bill has glimmer of hope

Posted on November 4, 2013 |
By Zach Despart



WASHINGTON, D.C. — A cohort of legislators met in the capitol Wednesday in an attempt to find common ground on a new farm bill. But they made no real progress toward resolving differences between the U.S. Senate and House over legislation that covers a range of programs that affect dairy farmers, those who get food assistance and other Vermonters.

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