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December 2015 · Issue Record

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In This Issue

Cabot Residents Shine in Photography Contest

Cabot Cemetery Stephany Searles photo Two local photographers, with pictures taken right here in Cabot, were winners in the Vermont Magazine 2015 Photo Contest. Stephany Searles took third place with a stunning picture taken at Cabot Plains Cemetery during a snowstorm. Cynthia Lubas took Honorable Mention with a picture taken right across the road from Stephany’s subject, of the covered bridge. Both can be found in the Winter Edition of Vermont Magazine, on newsstands now. Nice little spotlight for Cabot.

Foster Covered Bridge Cindy Lubas photo

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Preparation for Town Meeting Is it Your Turn?

Town Meeting is Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. For town officers elected by Australian Ballot, January 25 is the deadline for filing nominating petitions and consent of candidate forms with the municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. A nominating petition must be signed by 30 voters or one percent of the legal voters, whichever is less. Nominating petitions must contain the candidates’ name as it appears on the voter checklist. The consent of candidate may contain any nickname a candidate wishes to appear on the ballot. with town clerk with the Town Clerk in order to be on the Australian Ballot on Town Meeting Day, March 1, 2016. In Australian ballot towns, town clerks receiving petitions for candidates running for municipal office must return any defective petitions to the candidate by January 26 (within 24 hours of receipt). In Australian ballot towns, supplementary petitions for municipal candidates whose original petitions were defective must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. January 27 (Wednesday after the filing deadline). It is also the last day a candidate may withdraw by notifying the municipal clerk in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. (Wednesday after the filing deadline).

Cabot Town Officers that will be elected by Australian Ballot on Town Meeting Day:

Selectboard Members (2 positions) School Directors (2 positions)

Nominating Petition and Consent of Candidate Forms can be found at https://www.sec. state.vt.us/electionsformspublications/candidates.aspx.

Other positions that will be elected from the floor, or if noone is elected from the floor, by the Selectboard:

Lister (2 positions) Auditor (1 position) Cemetery Commissioner (1 position) Library Trustees (2 positions) Cabot Community Investment Fund (UDAG) (2 position)

Go to https://www.sec.state. vt.us/municipal/handbooksguides/municipal-govern ment.aspx# for a list of town offices and their functions. Or, go to http://www.vlct.org/assets/General/howto-run-for-localoffice.pdf at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns website.

In addition, January 14 is the last day for voters to petition an article for town meeting.

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Thursday, December 10, 7-9:00 p.m.

Willey Building Do you have questions about recycling in Cabot and surrounding towns? Come to a public forum on the state of recycling in northern Vermont to be held at the Willey Building in Cabot on Thursday, December 10, from 7-9:00 p.m. Find out about: Vermont’s new recycling law, the state of recycling markets in the Northeast, and the many items that can and cannot be recycled. Also get information on new hauler requirements and the changing nature of waste disposal in Vermont. Bring your questions.

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Join the CABOTVERMONT.ORG

By Bruce Westcott Have you wished we had a single web portal where you could go to find out about all things Cabot? And, if you're a non-profit group or small business, do you want to get the word out about what you do, how to take part, and how your neighbors can attend your events or buy your products and services? Of course, Internet users all know about our municipal website, CABOTVT.US, and rely on it for information about our town government. Cabot students and their families probably use the school website, WWW.CABOTSCHOOL.ORG , and there are other sites for Joe's Pond Association, the Creamery, the regional Chamber of Commerce, and many others. The Cabot Community Association is building CABOTVERMONT.ORG to offer a single portal to link all our nongovernmental events, organizations and businesses. We've got two simple goals in mind: the first is to provide links to any existing web pages you may want to use -- such as our Town Clerk's page -but not to duplicate any material on those pages. The second is to offer all our community organizations a no-cost way to let all Internet users learn about what your organization does, how to participate, and what services, activities and opportunities you provide. Later, we'll move on to a third goal, which is to provide every business in Cabot -- from the biggest down to our home-based local businesses -- a simple and inexpensive web page to offer their goods and services. This CCA initiative stems from one of three key initiatives recommended in the report of the Vermont Council on Rural Development Cabot Report which states: “... there are community circles that do not intersect, people who feel left out, and glitches in the ways the community invites folks together ...” A communications committee started work, envisioned and revised a plan for a website, which resulted in a "skeleton" version. CCA President Frank Kampf worked with other volunteers to think about content, about website organization, and how it might look and feel to Internet users. About a year ago, CCA sought financial support from the Cabot Community Investment Fund (UDAG) Committee to get some help from a technical consultant and trainer, and we were off and running. We are building toward a website which will include maps of Cabot businesses and attractions, information about Activities and Events, archives for the Cabot Chronicle newspaper, and public copies of minutes, plans or other information about CCA and our affiliated organizations. Right now, you can visit our page that highlights community organizations: WWW.CABOTVERMONT.ORG/TOWN

- DIRECTORY / CABOT - ORGANIZATIONS/. You can see links to a number of organizations, and a brand new page for the Cabot Community Chorus with details of their upcoming Holiday Concert. Over the next several months, we'll be reaching out to all other non-profit and voluntary groups in town to see if they are interested in a similar page. CCA welcomes your questions about this initiative, and hopes to make it a resource you'll value in staying connected to others in Cabot.

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COUNTRY COMMENTARY

I hope that deer-hunting season was lucky for you; for who could pass up some good food. I don’t hunt, but I understand those who hunt for food. I usually do my hunting with a camera, and sometimes, just taking a walk in the spring, I see baby deer that their mothers thought they put in a safe place. They are tiny miracles, all spotted and so very young and new to the world. Nature is a wonderful place for seeking out beauty; sunrises and sunsets, to name a few. There is a treasure trove just waiting in every season, and yes, even in winter. I love bundling up in wool and down to keep from freezing on a particularly cold sunny day and go for a long snowshoe. I find the boughs of trees bowing to the majesty of nature, weighted down with snow, while wild birds chirp and chit to me. I love the smell of wood smoke and the warmth of a good woodstove. I love a hot cup of cocoa and a really good book to read in my chair in front of my stove to warm up my cold toes in wool socks. A cat often sits in my lap and we keep each other warm. I can’t imagine living somewhere it didn’t have the four seasons. Too much of the farmer in me, or child of the wild, I guess. I like marking the seasons and celebrating the changes. Autumn, with the trees afire with astounding colors, the emerald green of spring, so delicate and rich, summer and the relief from heat by jumping in a pond and playing with frogs. Yes, I still play with frogs, even at my age, maybe because of my age. I delight in the richness of each and every season, and wouldn’t trade it for the world, even with some of the hardships that are faced. The hardships just make me appreciate my surroundings even more. Sometimes, during the winter, I sit with a good crossword puzzle or bake ginger cookies and have some tea with them fresh from the oven, and sharing the cookies is the best. In winter, I still make snow angels; I just can’t give up on being a kid and believing in the magic. The air is so crisp and clean, the sky clear on a sunny day, and on cloudy ones, well, it just makes for more tucking in and keeping winters’ cold at bay. I love the diamond dust that flies all around me to bespeckle the crusted snow. I live for winter days, especially the sunny ones, the ones you have diamond dust making little rainbows across an open field. But then come the other seasons, and I find that I love them as much, though there is something in almost everything that we can find to complain about. I try not to complain. It never seems to change anything, and is rather annoying to others, I find, or maybe it’s whining. Either way I try not to do it. There is magic everywhere, and with the Holidays, there is always a smidgen more. Children seem to be closer to it, but adults who are young at heart feel it, too. I still feel the magic. Holiday lights asparkle delight me, no matter what time of year I see them. We put them on, sometimes just to lift my spirits after a bad day, and, yes, I do have my bad days, as some of you well know. I suppose none of us are perfect, nor would I want to be, because it would make the world a boring place. I enjoy the oddities and the strange; the unique can be beautiful, too. I hope everyone enjoys the wonders and joys of the Holiday season, and remember to say I love you to those closest to you.

In love and peace,

Laura Lee Smith [email protected]

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Cabot Listers Ask: Do You Have a Life Estate?

We want the property tax bill to go where you want it. When families set up a life estate, the town clerk receives a property transfer return with a deed, indicating the parties to the life estate arrangement. This paperwork is usually managed by a lawyer, but most times, the lawyer doesn’t instruct the town clerk or listers which party is going to be responsible for paying the tax bill. When we guess, we don’t always get it right, and there are never any phone numbers or email addresses of the parties on the property transfer form or the deed, for us to follow up if we have questions.

If the tax bill doesn’t go to the correct individual, there is the risk it might not be paid on time, which would result in significant financial penalties. No-one wants that. So, if you have a life estate, please check the tax bill you just paid to be sure the correct name and address is on it, and if it needs adjusting, please call the listers at 563-3139 or email [email protected] and let us know. We want it to be accurate, within the limits of the legal documents.

Cabot Listers Jeanne Johnson, Kate Chatot, Robyn Hall

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Cabot Selectboard

An update from your Selectboard on some of the current projects and issues:

TOWN GARAGE PROJECT:

Tremendous progress was made on the new town garage during the month of November. The steel building was erected, the roof and side panels installed, and the building closed up. And it looks fantastic! A few key points: 1. December 15, 2015, remains the date for “substantial completion”. Once this target has been met, the road crew can begin to transition from the existing garage into the new space. 2. Once the new steel structure has been closed up (target date November 30), the interior work can begin, to include building the office and storage

space, as well as installing electrical, plumbing and heating systems. 3. RIBBON CUTTING/OPEN HOUSE: We hope to hold an Open House at the new site either during the week of December 14 or December 21. We'll be sure to spread the word as soon as a date has been set and we hope that lots of community folks will attend. 4. Demolition of the old town garage should take place next spring.

PROPOSED VTEL TOWN INSTAL- LATION PROJECT ON WHITTIER HILL:

The Public Service Department has scheduled a Hearing on January 12, 2016 in Montpelier. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

WILLEY BUILDING ADDITIONAL PARKING:

The new parking area adjacent to the Willey Building has been completed, save for paving, which will occur next year. Multiple comments have been received about the stone wall, all extremely positive; thank you, Richard Ducharme. Ben Ackermann and Kyle Foster are also to be commended for the outstanding job they performed in completing this project.

2016 BUDGET SCHEDULE: At the November 3, 2015, regular Selectboard meeting, the Board adopted the 2016 Budget Schedule. It is critically important that the schedule be met to ensure that the Selectboard and Town Auditors have sufficient time to complete their work in a timely fashion. A few key components of the schedule are as follows: 1. December 17, 2015: External Budget requests, for example from the Fire Department, Cemetery Commission, Recreation Committee, etc… and Social Service Appropriation requests must be received by Thursday, December 17, if they are to be included in the 2016 budget. 2. January 7, 2016: ALL Reports to be included in the Annual Town Report must be received by January 7, 2016.

DESIGNATION OF TOWN HIGH- WAYS:

On Monday, November 9, 2015, the Selectboard held two Public Hearings, which resulted in the following actions:

1. Road to Town Forest. Following the Public Hearing, the Selectboard voted to designate the access road leading to the Town Forest as a Class Four road. 2. Road to new Town Garage. Following the Public Hearing, the Selectboard voted to designate the access road to the new Town Garage as a Class Three road.

SELECTBOARD MEETINGS:

The Selectboard meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm on the second floor of the Willey Building. Everyone is welcome to attend Selectboard meetings. At the beginning of each meeting, a PUBLIC COMMENT period is scheduled to allow anyone to speak on any non-Warned Agenda item. While no action will be taken on items presented in the PUBLIC COMMENT period, the Selectboard does hope that interested parties will let us know of your concerns, priorities, and possibly projects that you believe your Selectboard should be made aware of. Thank you. Sincerely, Ted Domey, Fred Ducharme, Jeff Gabrielson, Bernie Shatney & Jack Daniels

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Public Hearing Notice

The Cabot Planning Commission has prepared draft amendments to the Cabot Zoning Regulations. A public hearing to receive public comment has been scheduled as follows:

Date: Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Willey Memorial Building Summary and State of Purpose: The Cabot Planning Commission is proposing a substantially revised and updated zoning bylaw to replace the current zoning bylaw. Changes include but are not limited to modifications to zoning districts and dimensional standards for lots December 3, 2015 and setbacks, creation of a Development Review Board to replace the existing Zoning Board of Adjustment The Planning Commission is also proposing a separate bylaw for major and minor subdivisions of land. Subdivision regulations do not currently exist. Geographic Areas Affected: All areas of the Town of Cabot The full text of the draft Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, and Planning Commission Report can be viewed at the Cabot Town Offices, where copies are also available. These documents are also available on Town of Cabot’s web site.

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Kingdom Animal Shelter

By Helen Morrison

Laila and Colby are siblings about six months old. They are very playful, and have gorgeous tabby markings. Laila is just a bit shy, though coming around nicely, and Colby is a rough and tumble guy who also likes to cuddle. Come to meet Laila and Colby at Kingdom Animal Shelter on Memorial Drive in St. Johnsbury Center.

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OBITUARIES & MEMORIALS

Margaret N. Highter MargaretNora (Barnett) Highter, 97, of Montpelier, VT, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Cabot, VT, on May 3, 1918, the daughter of the late John Barnett and Mary (Goslant) Barnett. Margaret attended school in Cabot and graduated from St. Michael's High School, Montpelier, in June of 1936. Following her graduation, she worked in North Troy at a local bank. On July 28, 1941, she married Clement A. "Ted" Highter in Montpelier, VT. They moved to Bristol, CT, where Clement Highter worked for Pratt and Whitney in the New Departure area. They later moved to Montpelier, where they made their home and raised their four daughters. During those years, Margaret worked at Vermont College and the U.S. Post Office. Margaret was a devoted mother and wife to her family and a loving grandmother to her ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Over the years, she had many friends and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. She enjoyed her Time magazine, her garden and her sweets. Her delicious ginger cookies were fiercely coveted by all her grandchildren. She loved to be on the go to see new and dif-

Nancy D. L. Morse

Nancy Dutton Lilley Morse, 84, died November 1, 2015, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edward Lilley, and children, Douglas Lilley and Sally (Morse) Wagner. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Robert Morse, of East Montpelier; children, Randy Lilley, of Essex Junction, Cathie (Lilley) Meyer and husband, Brad, of Lebanon, NH, Chris (Lilley) Hope and husband, Richard, of Richford, Barbara (Lilley) Fielder, of Cabot, Mark Lilley, of Windham, ME, Diane (Morse)

Kevin R. Sicely

Kevin R. Sicely, 43, of Minister Brook Road, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2015, at Central Vermont Medical Center. He was born in Berlin, VT, on June 8, 1972, the son of Danny and Elaine (Gordon) Sicely. He graduated from Twinfield Union School in the class of 1990. Kevin was a longtime employee of Cabot Creamery. On Dec. 31, 2000, he married Michelle Bador in Worcester, VT. Kevin was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and fourwheeling. He also cherished traveling to Maine with his family. Kevin loved to cook, and he especially enjoyed barbecuing. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Sicely, of Worcester; daughters Kendra and Miranda Bador, both of Worcester; grandchildren Alexis Bador, Landon Garneau and Rylann Perkins, all of ferent places and never turned down an invitation to travel. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and an active member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Lillian Bell; her brothers, John Barnett, Warren Barnett, Lute Barnett, Norbert Barnett and Glendon Barnett; sons-in-law Jeffry Turner and Gary Tyo; and her husband, Clement Highter, in 2001, to whom she was married for 60 years. "Coonie," as her friends called her, is survived by her children, Rae Marie Jacobs, of South Burlington; Jerrilee Turner Silk (Jack), of Bonita Springs, FL; Laurey Tyo, of Colchester; and Frances McAvoy (Gary), of Barre. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Karen Weed (Ray), Sarah Trombley (Mark), Jeffry Turner (Leslie), Janis Turner, Jason Turner, Tricia Tyo (James), Craig Tyo, Morgan Matson (Einar), Justin Lee (Pat) and Kristin Eisensmith (Chris), along with 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Guare and Sons Funeral Home in Montpelier on Saturday, November 21. The family requests in lieu of flowers a donation be made to a charity of choice. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com. The family wishes to thank everyone at the Gazebo Apartments and Starr Farm Nursing Center for the wonderful care Margaret received.

Konrady and husband, Michael, of Calais, Bruce Morse and wife, Shirley, of Berlin; 16 grandchildren, 27 greatgrandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren; sister Catherine (Dutton) Bontadelli, of Redmond, OR; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of remembrance was held Friday, November 6, 2015, in the Old Brick Church, East Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fire & Rescue Service, East Montpelier, VT 05651. Arrangements by Curtis- Britch & Davis Funeral Home of Craftsbury Common, VT. Online condolences may be made at www.Curtis-Britch.com.

Worcester; his mother, Elaine Sicely, of Marshfield; stepfather Jerry Russell, of Marshfield; and brother Scott Sicely, of Northfield, VT. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Worcester Town Hall. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.

George H. Wilson III George Henry Wilson III, 82, of U.S. Route 2, passed away quietly at his home on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, after a short illness from lung cancer with his family at his side. He was born July 31, 1933, at Barre City Hospital in Barre, the son of George Henry Wilson Jr. and Vera (Flanders) Wilson. His early years were spent in Orange and then Corinth, after losing his mother at a very young age. He moved to Marshfield in 1948 to live on the family farm with his father and stepmother, Ethel R. Veselak. George graduated from Marshfield High School in June 1951. On August 27, 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in the Finger Lakes region of NY, Wichita Falls, TX, Roswell, NM, and then transferred to Loring Air Force Base in Caribou, ME. While in the service, George worked as an airplane mechanic. George met his late wife, Evelyn Frances Doney, of Northfield Falls, VT, at a barn dance. They were married on June 2, 1956, and purchased a farm (known as Elmwood Lane) in Marshfield, where they lived and raised their family. Evelyn died October 31, 2001, after 45 years of marriage. During his later years, George met Mary Welch, who became his friend, companion and fiancée until the time of his death. George was proud to be a Vermonter. He was a kind, loving, compassionate person, who had a playful sense of humor and a very positive outlook on life. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and provided great strength and wisdom for his family over the years. His family's backyard pool was the site of many happy gatherings for his grandkids, family and friends. George was an animal lover and the kind of person who lit up whenever a baby entered the room. He was an avid Red Sox fan who, at one family gathering, came up missing, only to be found in his car listening to the Red Sox game. During football season, George was also an avid Patriots fan. George is survived by his four sons, George Henry Wilson IV and his wife, Pamela, of East Montpelier, Gary Stephen Wilson and his wife, Jill, of Marshfield, Gregory Scott Wilson, of Marshfield, and Geoffrey Paul Wilson and his fiancée, Ann, of Plainfield. He leaves his sister, Susan Wilkie, and husband Duncan, of Montpelier; his sister-in -law, Ida Wilson, of Tampa, Florida; his fiancée, Mary Welch, of East Barre; and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. George leaves seven beloved grandchildren: George Henry "Joey" Wilson V and his wife, Shannon, of Cabot, Terry Wilson and his wife, Lorelee, of Westford, Joel Wilson, of Plainfield, and Rose, Eli, Ava and Ruby Wilson, of Marshfield. He also leaves four great-grandchildren: Elizabeth and Clara, of Cabot, and Evelyn and Myra, of Westford. Besides his parents and stepmother, George is recently predeceased by his brother, Allan F. Wilson, (November 13, 2015) in Tampa, FL. He is also predeceased by several aunts and uncles and cousins. His funeral service was held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, in the Grace United Methodist Church in Plainfield. Arrangements by Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home in Barre. For a memorial guest book, visit www.hookerwhit comb.com. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

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Planning Notes

By Karen Deasy, Cabot Zoning Administrator and Town Planner

Work on the existing garage site has continued. The consultant who is completing the design work on the existing site restoration will be starting to permit process so we can begin construction in the spring. We have completed the required work under our Site Monitoring Plan for the existing garage site which will be closed down Ground water samples taken this spring were below reporting levels for PCE. The monitoring wells on site have been removed and the floor drains in the existing facility sealed to prevent additional contamination. The Sawmill Hazard Mitigation project is underway. We have received a grant from DEC to complete the initial engineering. FEMA is reviewing the application for removal of the Dam and structures on this site. If this project is approved it will change the FEMA firm mapping for houses and structures for approximately one mile along this section of the Winooski River. The removal of the Dam and structures is another on the list of significant projects from our Hazard Mitigation list. Along this same theme the Town is looking to partner with Friends of the Winooski to introduce a buffer management project at our recreation field. This work is in conjunction with better managing our storm water discharge further protecting water quality. From an energy management standpoint we have just completed a project with efficiency Vermont to add variable frequency drives to the aeration units at the wastewater treatment plant. The initial readings for energy saving look good and this investment should show a decrease in electrical use at the plant. We are also investigating the possibility of siting solar panels at the sawmill property in conjunction with Sun Common to net meter the towns electrical usage at no cost to the town. This would involve leasing Town land for the installation of a ground mounted solar system.

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ADVICE FROM THE TREE WARDEN

By Roland (Slim) Payne

November and still warm, but it could change any time. On November 7, I went to the annual Town Forest Meeting at VTC (Vermont Technical College) in Randolph, VT. It was a great meeting, with classes on several subjects. I went to three workshops: Class #1 - Protecting Community- Owned Land, with a panel of people that have done it. The group laid out how they put together a plan to take over a failed ski area in Marlboro, VT. It took three years to transform Hog Back Mountain into a town forest, but it finally came together and is up and running, used for hunting, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and, last but not least, the ski area with three lifts The group said they thought raising money would be the hard part, but it turned out it was the easy part.

Class #2 - Keep Forests Forested, addressing forest fragmentation in communities. This is about land being broken into smaller and smaller parcels, leaving no corridors for wildlife to move like they have to for survival (big problem). Class # 3 - Invasives Make Bad Neighbors, preventing and managing the spread of invasive plants. Plants covered were buckthorn, Japanese barberry, bush honeysuckle, wild parsnip, and giant hogweed. All classes were very good. We walked the road during the Town Forest Road meeting on November 9, then had a hearing at the town office on making the existing road class 4. I don’t know what will happen, but steps are being taken. Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving,

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COMMUNITY COMMENTARY

Dear Editor, The voters of Cabot made history last year when they won back their right to make the zoning decisions in their town. Well, the time to use our power has arrived. At town meeting in March the Planning Commission will be asking voters to approve sweeping changes in how we can use our land, extend the enforcement policies, and change the structure of the town’s legislative process. This gigantic document includes countless inconsistencies, vague language, and will limit freedom while increasing expenses for landowners astronomically. There is no doubt, these proposed zoning rules are dangerous. Ever since the voters took back their right last year, the planning commission has been meeting and going over the document again and again, trying to sculpt it into something that is palatable to the voters. They have held several hearings with members of the community, including the Zoning Board of Administrators. At these meetings there was much disagreement about the meaning, enforcement, and intent of the sections being discussed. Even the planning commissioners themselves can’t agree, and change their minds about the passages continually. They also could not agree on whether each section was necessary. Two things were agreed upon: that the proposed rules will increase costs and complicate the process of nearly every permit requested. Some of the most frightening aspects of the proposed rules are fundamental, and these are aspects the commissioners refused to change. One is the use of the word “may” in place of “will.” Currently, our zoning rules say that if you meet the requirements, the zoning administrator “will” issue your permit. The proposed document uses the word “may” instead, which means the Z.A. may, or may not, give you a permit if you meet all the requirements. When enacting laws, we need to be very cautious. The more laws and penalties we create, the more that power can be abused. Cabot voters have a unique opportunity to embrace freedom and help future residents live here in peace. Reject tyranny at the local level: remember to vote at Town meeting.

Sincerely, Amy Hornblas

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Planning Commission Seeks Comment on Draft Zoning at December 3 Hearing

By Gary Gulka, Cabot Planning Commission Chair

The Planning Commission has completed a draft of new zoning regulations that it started working on in 2013, and will be holding a public hearing on December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Willey Building to take public comment. Work began in the spring of 2013 with a planning consultant that was funded largely through a grant from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. After completing the first draft with the consultant in May 2014 and holding public forums, the Planning Commission spent a year and a half carefully reviewing, revising, and taking comment from the public, Select Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Agency of Natural Resources. The resulting final draft is one that the Planning Commission believes is a major improvement in clarity and specificity that is lacking in current zoning, drafted in the 1970s, and addresses many of the town plan goals for future growth and development of the town.

What are the Major Changes Proposed? This draft has many changes, with some of the more significant ones highlighted below: The zoning districts have been modified to better reflect current and future patterns of development outlined in the 2012 Town Plan. The four current zoning districts have been expanded to eight districts, including, for the first time, a Commercial Industrial District and a Conservation District. Many of the dimensional standards have been reduced for lot sizes and property line setbacks compared to current zoning. A Development Review Board (DRB) is proposed to replace the existing Zoning Board of Adjustment. This consolidates project review for commercial projects and non-residential projects under one Board instead of two, thus streamlining the review process. A General Exemptions section and Residential Exemptions section have been added to clarify development that does not require a permit. Clearer and more specific requirements for parking, signs, lighting, planned unit developments, and commercial projects.

A process to obtain a waiver from certain application requirements and to obtain a minor deviation from development standards, such as property setbacks, thus providing more flexible regulations An Administration article that clearly defines the roles of the zoning administrator and town boards, as well as administrative procedures for permit applications, hearings, and decisions and appeals that is currently lacking in current zoning. Proposed subdivision regulations that define requirements for major and minor subdivisions of land that is lacking in current zoning, and was specifically called out in the Town Plan as a future action step. It should be noted that the Planning Commission is proposing zoning and subdivision as two separate regulations for consideration by the Select Board and the town voters. Flood hazard area requirements that not only assure that the town is eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program, but also incorporates state recommendations for restricting development in areas mapped as prone to erosion in flooding events.

What is the Process for Considering These New Regulations?

The review and adoption process for zoning regulations has several steps defined under state law. The Planning Commission must prepare a report and hold a public hearing on its proposed draft. The Planning Commission then submits its proposal and report to the Select Board for their consideration after considering public comment. The Select Board then has the decision-making authority to accept, modify or reject the proposal and hold one or more public hearings before putting proposed zoning before the voters. The full text of the draft Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, and Planning Commission Report can be viewed at the Cabot Town Offices, where copies are also available. These documents are also available on Town of Cabot’s web site: http://www.cabotvt.us/ . Current Planning Commission members are Gary Gulka, Frank Kampf, and Chuck Marian and they would be glad to discuss or answer your questions about the proposal.

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Cabot United Church December Schedule

December 6 – Lighting the Memorial Tree 6-6:30 p.m.in front of the church December 6 – concert by Anima 6:30 p.m. in the church December 19 – Santa’s Workshop 2-4:00 p.m. in the church December 24 – Christmas Eve Service 7 :00 p.m. in the church

Short explanations of the above:

Sunday, December 6, 6 – 6:30 p.m. Lighting the Memorial Tree

The Ceremony will be held across from the church. Names of those who are honored will be read out loud and the tree will be lit. If you have purchased a bulb in someone’s name, we hope you can be present. If you haven’t purchased one, please send the names and $3 for each name to Cabot United Church, PO Box 27, Cabot, Vermont 05647, leave it with a member of the church, or put it in the offering plate. Please be sure to get the names to us before December 6.

Sunday, December 6, 6:30 p.m. Concert by Anima, Central Vermont’s Women’s Vocal Ensemble Anima will present a concert of Medieval and Renaissance music for the Advent season immediately following the treelighting, at the Cabot United Church. The concert will include several settings of the revolutionary Song of Mary, or Magnificat, in which Mary declares that in a new world order, the mighty will be put down from their seats while the humble and meek are exalted. Admission is by donation.

Saturday, December 19 from 2 - 4:00 p.m. Santa’s Workshop The annual Santa’s Workshop is designed to give children of all ages the joy of creating their own Christmas treasures. The workshop is planned exclusively to give parents free time to finish up Christmas shopping, wrap presents, or just relaxing, so bring in your children and leave them with us for a couple of hours. Some of the planned activities are: making ornaments, Christmas cookies, Christmas boxes, Cards, etc. Every table will have a volunteer showing the children how to craft exciting creations to take home with them. Sometime during the workshop, snacks for the participants will appear. Just one request: Please plan to pick up your child(ren) at 4:00 p.m.. After 4 :00, the volunteers will turn into pumpkins.

H Thursday, December 24, at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

A service of Lessons and Carols will be celebrated at the Cabot United Church at 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The story of Jesus’ birth will be presented in scripture and Christmas hymns. The service will end with the classical candle lighting ceremony. Everyone is welcome to begin their Christmas celebration with us.

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FOOD SHARE AND FOOD DROP DATES

CABOT FOOD SHARE Wednesday, DECEMBER 2 Noon-2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, DECEMBER 16 Noon-2:00 p.m. Cabot Masonic Hall

3339 Main Street FAITH IN ACTION NORTHERN COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP INC.

A Nonsectarian 501C3 ~ Who Is My Neighbor?

Available for Cabot Residents

MARSHFIELD FOOD DROP Second Saturday of every month.

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Northeast Kingdom Chorus Performs in Greensboro

…and new stuffed animals, hats, gloves, mittens and other gifts The Northeast Kingdom Chorus invites you to kick off your holiday festivities by enjoying a selection of secular and sacred holiday music. Performances are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, at the United Church of Cabot, and at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at the Greensboro United Church of Christ. The chorus, directed by Lynn McKinney of Cabot, consists of choral singers from Greensboro, Hardwick, Craftsbury and Cabot. The program this year includes Victoria’s “O Magnum Mysterium”, several contemporary pieces, and unique arrangements of traditional carols, as well as small-group performances. The audience will be invited to join in singing traditional Christmas carols at the conclusion of the program. Submitted by: Judy Dales, Secretary [email protected] 802-533-7733 P.O. Box 247 Hardwick, VT 05843-0247

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6:00 p.m. – Tree Lighting 6:00 p.m. – Caroling Soup & Sandwiches in church following caroling.

For several years, the people of Cabot have purchased bulbs in memory or honor of loved ones. Bulbs are $3.00 for each name listed. Please provide the names you wish to be read at the lighting ceremony and return your request with payment by December 1 to Cabot United Church, P.O. Box 127, Cabot, VT 05647, or give to any church board member.

All are welcome to participate. Sponsored by Cabot United Church.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 Artisan and Craft Market

101 S. Main Street (Hardwick) ~ 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Caledonia Spirits tastings, spirits, honey; Rick Norcross in person books/CDs; natural skin & hair products; massages; food items; fabric art; jewelry; ceramics;

decorative; poinsettias; one of a kind wool hats & hand thrown pottery!

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Willey’s General Store

(Greensboro) ONLY from 7a.m. –Noon 50% off any one (1) item from Housewares Cut out and bring in this ad for a very special holiday offer: One per customer; must have this coupon! Promo code: house50?

Unique items from Whistle Emporium; fresh flowers, locally sourced greens from The Floweer Basket, treats from Connie’s Kitchen, local vendors, restaurants . . . .

For more local events & sales, go to www.heartofvt.com.

***************************************************************************** The Heart of Vermont Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the annual Holiday Happenings seasonal celebration on the first Saturday, December 5, on Main Street in Hardwick. Shoppers and browsers can celebrate the holiday season, enjoy great shopping and good food, and meet friendly vendors with their unique offerings. Local stores, vendors and restaurants have joined together to create an area wide holiday experience. While the center of Holiday Happenings is Main Street, Hardwick, this event encompasses all towns and participating businesses of the Chamber region.

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Thanks for the Support

Last year, we asked readers to consider making a tax-deductible

response, combined with a town appropriation, advertising income, town appropriation; one-sixth from our wonderful advertisers and that a lose-lose. Since that time, we offer coverage to community Willey’s General Store, Greensboro, featured in Yankee Magazine in 2013 as the CDs, and Caledonia Spirits will have tastings and be selling spirits and honey. In the

and holiday…from Carhartt to boutique, and offers an additional coupon discount for

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year-end donation to support The Cabot Chronicle. The community

…subscription fees and the Maple Fest fundraiser, enabled us to end the year “in the black”. Thank you very much to our generous readers. It costs about $15,000 to put out the Chronicle for a year. One-third of that comes from our Maple Fest fundraiser in March; one-third from the

subscribers; and the remaining sixth remains a problem. While we do charge for advertising, a lot of our announcements, which might be paid advertisements in a larger town, support volunteer and nonprofit organizations in Cabot that do not have an advertising budget. We consider it a community service to publish their activities and events, and don’t charge. Earlier in the paper’s history, we operated under the belief that all organizations that benefit from the paper should share in the cost; we discovered, however, that community organizations didn’t post their events in the paper if they had to pay for the notice, which resulted in the organizations not getting the exposure they needed, and the community members not receiving the information. We considered

organizations at no cost, actively pursing information the community needs. We also publish town notices at no charge, since we receive an appropriation of town funds. We work closely with town officials to be sure readers get the information they need about town activities. Subscriptions and donations are voluntary, but necessary, so if you can, please make a donation or buy a subscription for yourself or as a gift. Consider it support of not only the paper but our community organizations, as well. Your support is very much appreciated, both financial and intellectual. Please share any thoughts you have about future content or fiscal improvements by emailing Inbox@CabotChron icle.org, phoning 802-595-7710, or writing to P. O. Box 245, Cabot, VT 05647.

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Silent Auction a Success Thanks to Apple Pie Festival Donors

By Julie Ackermann Cabot Historical Society is grateful for the support of community members who donated items for the Silent Auction and Flea Market:

Cabot Smith Farm Harry's Hardware Velma White Marvie Domey Tree Dog Kennels Gloria Lynn Jane Brown Cabot Oral Histor Committee Trazart Luxury Tree House Jeannie Johnson Ellen Voigt Cabot Greenhouse Chickie Pike Charles Bothfeld Catamount Aviation Old Friends Amanda's Greenhouse Lynn Rockwell Bill Wheeler Wendy's Style Shop Bayley Hazen Cust. Quilts Maria Acchione Patty Hutchinson Mike Maxwell Cabot Creamery Andy Luce Nancy Goul Cabot Village Store Artsy & Fartsy Cooke's Car Care Ackermann Maple Farm Green Mountain Coffee Rowell Sugar House Dunstable Farm Woodbury Mtn. Toys Regenesis Project Jane McKay Sue Holden Creations Top of The Mountain Doris Lasen

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Varsity Boys Soccer Wraps Up

By Peter Stratman, Coach

With high hopes and a talented crew of senior athletes, Cabot’s varsity boys soccer team started pre-season training camp ready to defend its reputation as a division powerhouse. Despite being one of the smallest schools in the league, Cabot’s enjoyed quite a run of soccer success, including two trips to the semi-finals in the last four years. This year, the Huskies brought loads of experience and a deep roster of 21 players prepared to make another exciting run. This year’s team was anchored by a strong core: Seth Herrick, a rock-solid goalkeeper who always played with poise and heart. Tiger Bastress, who evolved into one of the league’s best defenders...hands down. Will Nally, who lived and breathed soccer over four years to become a skilled ball-handler, dangerous attacker and team leader. And, Caleb Maxfield, whose talent, humility and selflessness helped define our style of play and epitomized our team culture. The team was also bolstered by the skill and scrappy play of Spanish foreignexchange student Juan Carlos Sanchez Velasco. Unfortunately, the storybook potential that forecast our season was hijacked by a rough start and the reality that soccer is a game where the most skilled team doesn’t always win. We started the season 0-3 for the first time in recent memory. Interestingly, those early losses challenged the team in a good way. The most impressive aspect of Cabot soccer is the sense of pride and work ethic that the boys contribute to the endeavor. We are successful because our players work diligently day in and day out to improve their skills and tactical awareness. We show heart, endurance, incredible teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the game. It’s about culture and character more than soccer itself. Instead of panicking about a rough start, we made the necessary adjustments to correct our course. Over the next 11 games, the Huskies went unbeaten, with impressive wins over Sharon, Whitchester, and league-leader Craftsbury. During that stretch, the boys only gave up five goals, as compared with eight goals let in those first three games. The 2015 Huskies finished the regular season 10-3-1, claiming third place in the division. Once again, the playoffs brought high hopes, Cabot easily dispatched Twinfield in the first round, but suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Sharon in round 2 on a goal in the final three minutes of the match. Soccer can be cruel sometimes. Over the last four years, the Cabot Varsity Boys soccer team has worked hard and earned unprecedented success. This year’s senior class helped Cabot Soccer earn a 41-11-3 record, with four exciting runs in the playoffs...impressive by any measure. All records aside, it is truly a privilege to help our student-athletes grow their soccer skills and to play a small part in the development of their enduring character.

Congratulations to our seniors:

Tyler Abbott, Tiger Bastress, Zach Coolbeth, Seth Herrick, Will Nally, and Caleb Maxfield! Great thanks to all the fan support this year. Go Huskies!

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Girl Scout News

By Cecilia Gulka Cabot Girl Scouts are off to a great start. In October, the girls celebrated Halloween and the birthday of Juliette Gordon Lowe, the founder of Girl Scouts, who was born on October 31. They learned about Juliette and the difficulties she faced getting Girl Scouting started in 1912 and the importance of continuing her work today. Developing girl leaders is what Girl Scouting is all about. On October 24, the Junior girls attended “Fall Fest”, a statewide celebration of Juliette Lowe’s birthday at Twin Hills, the Girl Scout camp in Richmond, VT. In September, under the leadership of Sue Rousse-LaGue, the Juniors began their work on their Gardner’s badge, repotting geraniums, which they will overwinter, and cleaning up the flower beds at school. They have outlined a full year, hoping to complete the Digital Photography, Jewelry and other badges, as well. They are currently working on their First Aid Badge. On November 16, they took a trip to the Cabot Fire Station, where they were given a tour of the ambulance and learned what EMTs do. Many thanks to Andy Luce for the wonderful tour and to Leonia Pike for helping to chaperone.

The Daisies & Brownies, under the leadership of Darci Herdling and assisted by Jacki Earle, are working hard to provide service to the community. They have made posters and collection boxes for donations of children’s books. These will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and local hospitals. Boxes can be found at Cabot Village Store, Cabot Public Library, Cabot School and the East Calais General Store. If you have a large number of books to donate, please contact Darci at 456-8861 or 917-3882 or [email protected] to make arrangements for pick up. In November, the girls celebrated Veterans Day by making cards for veterans and family members who have served in the armed forces. The girls painted pebbles red, white & blue, to serve as a reminder of the sacrifices the veterans make for us. The girls also documented the things they are thankful for and decorated Thanksgiving cupcakes. Plans are underway to once again make cookies for Cabot Commons and go Christmas Caroling in December. The Girl Scout cookie sale will begin in January. Girls are welcome to join Girl Scouts at any time. For more information, call or e-mail Cecilia (563-2284 or [email protected]).

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Girls Varsity Soccer Grows Stronger

By Coach Michelle Delaney

The girls varsity soccer team has been continuing to rebuild after not having a team for a couple of years. This year we loose two seniors- Jasmine Tetreault and Gala Morse. Jasmine has held together the backfield for several years, now, and will be hard to replace. Gala caught the soccer bug a little later in her school career, but quickly became a positive driving force in the offensive side of the field. Junior Alisha Celley stepped up big this year and became a keeper to contend with. She averaged 25 saves per game. Junior Isabella McCallum is one of our hardest working and most versatile players and does a great job shutting down players in the midfield. We had five sophomore players who have all played critical roles on the field since they were 8th graders: Taylor Abbott, Lauren Bellavance, Michaela Gokey, Natalie Mudgett, and Sam Villeneuve. As these five continue to grow in confidence, they are becoming the heart of the team. This year we also had the pleasure of having foreign exchange student Gyruryeong Kim. Gyruryeong's sense of spacing and movement on the field was impressive for someone who had never played. In the freshman crew, we had Kiley Currier, who spent some time in goal and some on the field, Claudia Farnham, who is becoming an offensive force, and Cheyenne Phillips, who is stepping into a defensive role. We had one 8th grade, Billie O'Connor, who struggled with knee issues throughout the year, but when she could play, she was able to fill any spot needed. We ended our season on a positive note with a win over Twinfield. It was a pleasure working with this crew again this year.

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Cabot School Board Update

This fall, the Cabot School Board has met with members of the Twinfield, Danville and Woodbury School Boards to begin discussions about whether and how merging our school districts could potentially benefit our students and communities. Act 46, passed by the Vermont Legislature this past spring, mandates that school districts across the state that currently enroll less than 900 students research the benefits of combining with other districts to form new, enlarged “educational districts” by 2019.

The expressed purpose of this legislation was to improve opportunities for students. We will be continuing our discussions with both the Twinfield and Danville School Boards over the next several months to determine how a merger with those school districts might benefit our Cabot students. We will update Cabot residents on the outcomes of those discussions as they occur this winter. Chris Tormey Chair, Cabot School Board

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FROM THE CABOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Programs Yoga with Alicia Feltus– Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Alicia’s training is Integral Hatha Yoga. She blends yoga, breath, relaxation, aromatherapy, affirmation & reflexology! All ages and levels welcome – contact Alicia for more info 802-563-3220 or [email protected] Meditation Group – Tuesday, December 1, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. Daria Babbitt has been teaching meditation for over 25 years and will introduce different meditation techniques designed to reduce stress. There will also be time for discussion about various healing techniques and inner spiritual growth. This workshop is open to all and donations are gratefully accepted.

Tai Chi – Will Resume in May Cabot Old Time Contra and Square

Dance – Saturday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. This dance series consists of monthly dances on the second Saturday of the month September through May. All are invited. Music will be provided by David Carpenter and the Hull’s Union Victory String Band and the caller for the evening will be Delia Clark. The dances are taught and are easily learned by young and old. The contra and square dances are traditional Vermont and New England social dances that have been danced for many generations in the town halls, barns, and kitchens around Vermont. The music is provided by piano and an assortment of fiddles, mandolins, guitars, and the occasional surprise instrument. Musicians are always invited to sit in and join with the fun of playing traditional dance tunes. There is a small suggested donation to help cover the cost of the caller. For more info, please call David Carpenter at 802-426- 3225 or email s [email protected] Holiday Baking/Craft Making Workshop – Tuesday, December 15, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Make stained glass cookies, gingerbread houses, holiday orn a.m.ents and decorations, beaded jewelry and more!

Community Book Group – Wednesday, December 16, 10:30 a.m. Cabot Community Book group generally meets the third Wednesday of the month. The theme this year is Pulitzer Prize winning books. December’s selection is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. All are welcome to join in! Copies of the book will be available in the Cabot Public Library.

Special Holiday Preschool Story Hour – Tuesday, December 22, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and special holiday treats!

Lego Club – Tuesdays in December, 3:00-4:00 p.m. All are welcome! We’ll have Legos for you to build creations with.

Pathfinders – Fridays, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. The Pathfinder roleplaying game puts you in the role of a brave adventurer fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil! Join the group - all are welcome.

Pokemon Club – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – noon All are welcome – bring your own cards if you have them, but not necessary. Call Ethan Socks for more info at 563- 2073.

Thank You!

Thanks so much to Beth Wade for help with Story Hour, weeding projects and so much more. Many thanks to Mary Lou DeLacey and Lorelai Bastress for volunteering every week with various projects. Thank you to Blue Christensen and Rose Simone Houston for their help with our Community Game Night. Thanks to Tomalyn Johnson for being such an awesome sub this year and to Tim Walker for help with our air conditioners. Thanks!

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TWIN VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

4583 U.S. Route 2 P.O. Box 152 East Montpelier, VT 05651 way or from our many other programs which help to combat isolation, loneliness, hunger, and you get to meet new friends both young and not so young. As Director, I am always willing and available to visit your organization, gathering, etc. to speak about the Center. Even if you gather at a home for a cup of coffee, I would be more than happy to join you. I can always be reached by e-mail at [email protected], telephone 223-3322 and if not answered, leave your name and number and I will return your call. We want to collaborate with other local organizations; many more hands working together can accomplish great things for our communities. We were so honored to have 21 Veterans as our guests for our Veterans Day luncheon. The sharing of their years of service was a tremendous treat for all the Seniors, Volunteers and Staff at the Center. It gave everyone the opportunity to give their personal thanks for their service, which meant a lot to them. A big thank you to Morgan Adams of Edward Jones in Berlin for co-sponsoring the Veteran luncheon and to Robert Bridges of Plainfield for speaking and handing out information to Veterans about assistance available to them. It was a wonderful, wonderful day and we salute the following Veterans who made our freedom possible. Please visit TVSC Facebook page and our Website Twinvalleyseniors.org for some great photos of the day.

By Rita Copeland, Executive Director

It is hard to believe that another year is coming to a close. Since May of 2014, we have occupied our new space, and we are really enjoying the space specially renovated for us. We have worked very hard, especially our outstanding volunteers, making this Center a place each of you would be proud of. Each and every one connected to the Center really does care about the Center and what is accomplished here for the residents in all six communities. This Center belongs to every community member in the six towns we serve. If you have not visited or partaken of services provided at the Center, we encourage you to visit us and learn about our organization. It is with each of you in mind that we schedule and bring programs and activities to the Center. Programs and activities that benefit you either in a physical health related TVSC thanks: Gene Reed Robert Morse Merv Spooner Brien Ducharme Marshfield Army Frank L. Thompson Cabot Lyndol Lumbra Plainfield Donald Codling Julie Schrafer Steve Turwchlin Woodbury James Goodall George Annis Frank Vallencourt Marshfield Army Stanley Flink Rick Theken Wallace Hood Charles Bothfeld Cabot Bill Wheeler Mert Wheeler Russell Mayhew Marshfield Army Morgan Adams Robert A. Bridges Plainfield We are closed Christmas Day and we wish all a Merry Christmas. Meals for the Meals on Wheels program for Friday, Christmas Day, will be delivered on Wednesday the 23rd.

Civil Air Patrol WW11 Korea Cold War Korea

Woman’s Army Corp Korea Army

Navy US Marines Vietnam Army Navy West Topsham Army

Duxbury Cabot East Montpelier Navy Marshfield Marine Navy Army Air Force Barre Woodbury

Barre Calais

Barre Cabot

Cabot Korea Vietnam Korea

WW11 Deep Sea Diver WW11 Vietnam Iraq Army Nat’l Guard Cold War We now have a Tuesday morning Tai Chi class meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Call 223-3322 to sign up.

Thank you.

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4-H Club for Cabot Youth is Back!

By Amber Bothfeld I’m happy to announce that there is a 4 -H group in Cabot again, for children ages 5-18, led by Amber Bothfeld. Raymon Bothfeld and Elizabeth Vitale have kindly joined as project volunteers. 4-H is a youth organization sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and offering instruction in agriculture and home economics. We kick started our club by doing a fundraiser. On October 9, 2015, six members and 4 parents met at the Cabot Church and made lots of goodies for a bake sale. The group made rice crispy treats, M&M cookies, brownies, bread, as well as gluten free cookies for the bake sale. On October 11, Tractor Supply kindly allowed us to use their space for four hours. We were unable to stay for the whole duration because we sold out!!!

Our meetings will consist of learning about agriculture as well as doing activities of interest. We invite you to join us for our holiday party December 12. We will start by caroling door to door in the village while collecting non-perishable food for families in our community in need. I am also accepting donations that can be dropped off at my home or I can pick up. Please let me know if you know of a family that can benefit from our food drive. After caroling, we will walk back to the church to warm up with hot chocolate and goodies, do holiday crafts, and exchange homemade gifts. If you plan on attending, please call or email me so I can add your child to the secret Santa. Meetings are usually held every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Cabot Church from 6:00-7:00 pm. For any questions don’t hesitate to call me or email me [email protected] 802-279-9297.

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