Thursday, August 1, 2013 - A Section

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Rescue salute

Splish splash

Up and away

See who is on your local rescue squad and see what they are up to in our special pull-out.

Local teams made a splash at the Champlain Valley Swim League Championship. See Page 1B.

A kite that is traveling the country recently made a stop in Bridport. See Page 3A.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 67 No. 30

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, August 1, 2013 â—† 52 Pages

75¢

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Land  ho! ERIK  ANDRUS  LEAPS  off  the  bow  of  his  nearly  completed  sail  freight  boat  during  a  launching  ceremony  at  the  Ferrisburgh  town  beach  Sat-­ urday  afternoon.  The  boat  will  be  used  to  ferry  Vermont  goods  to  New  York  City.  See  Page  2A  for  more  photos  and  a  full  story.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Replacement  of  Route  116 bridge  to  kick  off  this  fall Â

Advocates  seek  animal  cruelty  solution Wreste  with  how  to enforce  existing  law

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DON  MITCHELL  HAS  written  a  memoir,  â€œFlying  Blind,â€?  about  his  experiences  creating  a  more  bat-­friendly  environment  on  his  New  Haven  property.  One  of  Mitchell’s  priorities  has  been  to  make  the  shagbark  hickory  trees  more  accessible  to  bats,  which  use  the  trees  as  protection  in  the  summer  months.

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New  Haven  farm  fosters  better  habitat  for  bats

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A  GROUP  OF  Granville  residents  is  raising  money  for  renovations  to  the  old  Corner  School,  a  former  one-­ URRP VFKRROKRXVH RQ 3RVW 2I¿FH +LOO 5RDG WKDW ZLOO EH WXUQHG LQWR D FRPPXQLW\ FHQWHU 7KH EXLOGLQJ KDV QRW been  used  as  a  school  since  1946.

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PAGE  2A  â€”  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  1,  2013

Organizers celebrate canal barge launch Ceres will ship Vermont products to NYC By  LUKE  WHELAN $17,000  of  the  project’s  $30,000  FERRISBURGH  â€”  This  past  budget,  the  goods  on  board  will  in-­ Saturday  afternoon,  shouting  and  ap-­ clude  apples  and  cider  syrup  from  plause  rang  out  from  dozens  of  peo-­ Champlain  Orchards;Íž  wheat  berries  ple  gathered  at  the  Ferrisburgh  Town  DQG VWRQH JURXQG Ă€RXU IURP 3ULQGOH Beach  as  Ceres,  a  39-­foot  canal  barge  Farm;Íž  pickles,  salsas  and  jellies  from  constructed  by  visionary  farmer,  Westview  Farm  and  Orchard;Íž  or-­ baker  and  builder  Erik  Andrus  ap-­ ganic  potatoes  and  root  vegetables  proached  the  shore  after  completing  from  Golden  Russet  and  Last  Resort  its  1.25-­mile  maiden  voyage.  farms;Íž  organic  black  beans  from  El-­ Andrus  put  in  the  vessel  at  a  boat  mer  Farm;Íž  and  short-­grain  japonica  ramp  on  South  Slang,  an  inlet  of  Lake  rice  from  Andrus’  own  Boundbrook  Champlain  off  of  Hawkins  Road.  Its  Farm.  Altogether,  around  30  local  ¿UVW WLPH LQ ZDWHU PDUNHG D ZDWHUVKHG producers  are  involved  in  the  project. for  the  Vermont  Sail  Freight  Project,  SPIRIT  OF  TEAMWORK a  collaboration  between  Andrus  and  The  sails  were  not  ready  for  this  the  Willowell  Foundation  that  aims  ¿UVW WHVW LQ WKH ZDWHU VR $QGUXV DQG to  revitalize  the  historic  water  trade  his  crew  poled  into  Kingsland  Bay,  routes  along  Lake  Champlain  and  the  where  the  Ferrisburgh  Town  Beach  Hudson  River. sits  and  the  celebration  waited.  Enter-­ “It  was  really  great  to  make  it  to  ing  the  bay,  however,  the  barge  moved  that  milestone,â€?  Andrus  slower  then  expected  and  said,  admitting  he  had  â€œIt has started  drifting  toward  a  some  doubts  whether  the  been a bank  of  land.  Schlein,  who  boat  would  be  ready  in  time  was  on  board,  waved  down  community (5,. $1'586 )$5 ULJKW DQG KLV VPDOO FUHZ DSSURDFK WKH )HUULVEXUJK WRZQ EHDFK 6DWXUGD\ DERDUG Ceres, WKH FHQWHUSLHFH RI $QGUXVÂś 9HUPRQW for  the  scheduled  launch  a  motorboat  manned  by  celebration.  â€œJust  to  see  it  endeavor in Panton  residents  Greg  and  6DLO )UHLJKW 3URMHFW 7KH ERDW ZDV ODXQFKHG IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH 6DWXUGD\ ,QGHSHQGHQW SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO Ă€RDW ÂŤ ZDV JUDWLI\LQJ EH-­ the truest Debbie  Baringer  and  their  yond  words.â€? sense of the son  Ryan  to  tow  the  barge  (ULN FRPHV XS ZLWK ÂŤ KH LV YHU\ FD-­ where  Andrus  and  crew  member  Jor-­ Beginning  Sept.  15,  the  word.â€? in  the  rest  of  the  way  to  the  pable  of  building  things  and  coming  dan  Finkelstein,  23,  will  sleep  on  the  sail-­powered  barge  will  â€” Matt Schlein beach.  up  with  big  ideas,â€?  she  said.  voyage,  they  will  take  it  out  for  some  make  a  10-­day,  300-­mile  According  the  Schlein,  Andrus,  known  for  his  experimen-­ maneuvering  on  Lake  Champlain.  trip  from  Ferrisburgh  down  this  sort  of  spontaneous  tation  with  unconventional  crops  and  Then  they  will  be  off  to  Manhattan,  Lake  Champlain  through  the  22-­mile  teamwork  is  right  in  line  with  the  traditional  technologies  on  his  110-­ where  they  have  already  contacted  Champlain  Canal  into  the  Hudson  spirit  of  the  project. 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KXOO XSVLGH GRZQ ÂżQLVKLQJ WKH ERW-­ can  be  an  economically  viable,  farm-­ Âł, WKLQN LWÂśV YHU\ KRSHIXO ÂŤ LW VXJ-­ The  project’s  all-­volunteer  crew  WRP ÂżUVW VR WKH\ RQO\ KDYH WR Ă€LS LW er-­owned  trade  cooperative  that  will  gests  that  we  can  respond  to  some  of  has  included  everyone  from  students  once.  While  Andrus’s  method  pre-­ RSHUDWH IURP WKH ÂżUVW PDSOH KDUYHVW the  crises  that  we  are  facing  around  at  Monkton  and  Vergennes  elemen-­ structing  part  of  the  hull.  Participants  graduated  from  Middlebury  College,  sented  some  extra  steps  and  minor  in  the  early  spring  to  Christmas  tree  global  climate  change  in  a  way  that  is  tary  school  who  helped  with  some  also  included  Lincoln  timber  framer  became  involved  in  the  spring  while  mishaps,  he  didn’t  seem  to  mind.  season  in  the  winter  starting  in  2014. kind  of  fun,â€?  said  Willowell  founder  of  the  sanding  and  knot  tying  under  Will  Gusakov,  who  helped  with  the  she  was  co-­director  of  the  Middle-­ “(Flipping  the  hull)  was  an  occa-­ Âł:H DUH GHÂżQLWHO\ WKLQNLQJ DKHDG and  Executive  Director  Matt  Schlein.  the  guidance  of  the  â€œgreenhornsâ€?  carpentry,  and  Brattleboro  boat  build-­ bury  College  Organic  Farm.  She  re-­ sion  to  bring  people  to  the  farm  to  to  expanding  to  multiple  vessels,  but  â€œNot  everything  needs  to  move  75  who  have  also  been  involved,  to  ing  expert  Matthew  Wright,  who  ceived  an  email  about  a  work  party  to  participate  in  a  group  activity,â€?  he  the  step  ahead  of  us  is  (getting)  down  miles  per  hour  down  the  interstate.â€?  high  school  students  in  Willowell’s  designed  the  rigging  and  is  helping  Ă€LS WKH KXOO ZKLFK $QGUXV KDG EHJXQ said. the  Hudson,â€?  Andrus  said.  â€œWe  still  According  to  the  project’s  Kick-­ Walden  Project  Outdoor  High  School  make  the  sails. building  right  side  up. 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%ULVWRO IXQGUDLVHU \LHOGV . IRU F\VWLF ÂżEURVLV UHVHDUFK By  XIAN  CHIANG-­WAREN tiful,â€?  Bedard  said. BRISTOL  â€”  The  20th  annual  After  several  years,  the  death  of  Three  Day  Stampede,  a  commu-­ a  relative  left  the  family  with  some  nity  event  headed  up  by  the  Bedard  items  that  needed  to  be  sold.  The  family  to  collect  money  for  cystic  family  decided  to  have  a  lawn  sale  ¿EURVLV UHVHDUFK UDLVHG and  donate  the  money  to  the  Cystic  this  past  weekend  in  and  around  the  Fibrosis  Foundation  along  with  the  Bristol  Recreation  Park.  walk-­a-­thon  funds. “It  was  a  record-­ “What Their  fundraising  breaker,â€?  said  co-­orga-­ happened was, efforts  had  always  at-­ QL]HU %RQLWD %HGDUG people would tracted  the  interest  and  â€œLast  year  we  made  goodwill  of  the  fam-­ $105,000  and  the  year  stop by and ily’s  neighbors  â€”  but  before  that  was  our  big-­ shop, then that  initial  lawn  sale  be-­ gest  year,  $110,000.  This  they’d say, came  the  precursor  for  year  just  blew  that  num-­ ‘Oh we have the  mega-­event  that  the  ber  out  of  the  water.â€? some things at Three  Day  Stampede  The  $120,000  raised  would  grow  into.  home you can this  year  adds  to  the  $1.3  â€œWhat  happened  was,  million  raised  during  sell and keep people  would  stop  by  past  Stampedes,  bring-­ the money for and  shop,  then  they’d  ing  the  grand  total  to  F\VWLF Ă€EURVLV say,  â€˜Oh  we  have  some  over  $1.4  million  for  the  research), I’ll things  at  home  you  can  Cystic  Fibrosis  Founda-­ run back and sell  and  keep  the  money  tion. IRU F\VWLF ÂżEURVLV UH-­ Bonita  and  David  Be-­ get it,’ And they search),  I’ll  run  back  dard  have  held  the  fun-­ did — and they and  get  it,’â€?  Bedard  draising  event  each  year  were bringing recalled  with  a  laugh.  since  their  granddaugh-­ stuff by the “And  they  did  â€”  and  ter  Kayla  was  diagnosed  truckful!’â€? they  were  bringing  stuff  ZLWK F\VWLF ÂżEURVLV DV D by  the  truckful!’â€? — Bonita Bedard child.  Over  the  years,  the  â€œWe  decided  we  need-­ Stampede  has  grown  or-­ ed  to  do  something  to  effect  change,  ganically  into  a  three-­day  event  that  because  survival  at  that  point  was  many  consider  a  display  of  the  es-­ just  into  early  adulthood,â€?  Bedard  sence  of  Bristol’s  strong  community.  said. This  year,  the  event  brought  together  Today,  Kayla  is  thriving  and  cystic  more  than  100  volunteers  from  the  ¿EURVLV UHVHDUFK KDV PRYHG IRUZDUG Bristol  community  and  as  far  away  The  Stampede  began  as  a  small  as  California.  Lawn  sale  donations  family  fundraiser,  a  walk-­a-­thon. Ă€RZHG LQ RYHU WZR PRQWKVÂś ZRUWK “We  would  raise  $2,800  one  year  RI ZHHNHQGV 7KDW \LHOGHG ÂżYH WUDLO-­ and  $6,000  the  next,  and  it  was  beau-­ ers’  worth  of  donated  items,  accord-­

ing  to  a  â€œThank  Youâ€?  note  posted  to  the  Three  Day  Stampede’s  Facebook  page. On  Monday  afternoon,  the  day  DIWHU WKLV \HDUÂśV 6WDPSHGH ÂżYH women  sat  in  the  back  of  Bonita’s  Main  Street  business,  Vermont  +RQH\ /LJKWV FRPSOHWLQJ WDOOLHV for  the  year. Âł,W ÂżOOV VR PDQ\ GLIIHUHQW IXQF-­ tions,â€?  Bedard  said  of  the  event’s  place  in  the  community.  â€œIt’s  a  massive  recycling  effort,  and  on  top  of  that,  it  serves  a  really  big  need  in  the  community  to  be  able  to  buy  reasonably  priced  items.  3HRSOH FDQ RXWÂżW WKHLU NLGV IRU VFKRRO WKH\ FDQ RXWÂżW D GRUP URRP IRU NLGV JRLQJ WR FROOHJH ,W IXOÂżOOV a  need  here,  and  then  everything  goes  to  the  Cystic  Fibrosis  Foun-­ dation  which  is  one  of  the  most  HIÂżFLHQW PHGLFDO FKDULWLHV LQ WKH country,  so  that  makes  us  feel  very  good  â€Ś  and  they  are  making  great  strides  in  the  research.â€? Though  some  money  is  still  trickling  in,  the  rough  tallies  for  this  year  are  as  follows:  The  lawn  sale  drew  $51,000;Íž  the  silent  auc-­ tion  brought  in  $29,000;Íž  the  walk-­ a-­thon  raised  $5,300;Íž  and  the  5K  run  raised  $4,000.  Cash  sponsors  donated  around  $16,000. “It’s  really  astounding,â€?  Bedard  said.  â€œEveryone  that’s  involved  feels  really  good  about  it.  We  have  people  who  come  in  and  work  so  hard  â€”  and  then  they  thank  us  for  having  WKHP FRPH ,WÂśV FUD]\ ZH DOZD\V laugh  about  it.  It’s  like,  â€˜You’re  thanking  us?  No,  we’re  thanking  you.’â€?

Community  house  nets  grant (GLWRUÂśV QRWH 7KLV SLHFH ZDV FRQ-­ WULEXWHG E\ 0LGGOHEXU\ &RPPXQLW\ +RXVH 7UXVWHH /\QGD 5KHDXPH  MIDDLEBURY  â€”  The  Middle-­ EXU\ &RPPXQLW\ +RXVH FRQWLQXHV to  plan  for  the  future,  thanks  to  a  matching  grant  of  $250  from  the  Robert  Sincerbeaux  Fund,  an  award  presented  by  Preservation  Trust  of  Vermont. The  award  is  designated  to  fund  a  code  assessment  that  will  help  the  board  of  directors  understand  the  work  that  needs  to  be  done  to  the  community  house  for  various  future  uses.  A  community  brainstorming Â

session,  held  earlier  this  year,  gave  the  board  of  directors  ideas  and  di-­ rection  as  to  how  members  of  the  community  would  like  to  see  the  house  maintained  and  used. Tom  Keefe  of  Keefe  and  Wesner  in  Middlebury  was  the  architect  in  charge  of  performing  the  code  as-­ sessment.  The  report,  completed  in  -XO\ LV JLYLQJ WKH ERDUG DGGLWLRQDO understanding  of  the  changes  need-­ ed  to  prepare  the  house  for  future  use.  Before  any  interior  renovations  would  be  considered  the  board  will  call  on  the  community  again  to  deter-­ mine  an  actual  use  for  this  valuable Â

asset.  Exterior  painting  and  shutter  replacement  has  been  put  out  to  bid  with  the  hope  of  a  local  company  being  able  to  schedule  this  project.  Chris  Morgan  and  crew  have  already  completed  painting  and  repair  of  the  historic  fence. The  Middlebury  Community  +RXVH LV ORFDWHG DW 0DLQ 6W DFURVV from  the  Congregational  Church.  -HVVLFD 6ZLIW DQG KHU EURWKHU 3KLO-­ lip  Stewart,  gave  the  house,  to  be  used  for  community  functions,  to  the  people  of  Middlebury  and  vicinity  in  1932.  A  10-­member  volunteer  board  oversees  the  house.

By  DEVON  J.  VILA BRIDPORT  â€”  One  day  last  week  Bridport  resident  Susan  Massed  got  in  touch  with  her  roots  by  sending  a  kite  high  into  the  sky. A  native  of  Nantucket,  an  island  of  the  coast  of  Massachusetts,  Massed  took  part  in  a  special  chal-­ lenge  she  had  seen  on  a  friend’s  Facebook  page. “I  saw  a  promotion  put  up  by  the  Nantucket  Kiteworks,â€?  Massed  said.  â€œAnd  I  applied  to  be  a  part  of  it.â€? Nantucket  Kiteworks  built  a  74-­ inch,  polka  dot  kite  named  â€œStan-­ leyâ€?  that  is  made  with  cotton  and  completely  handcrafted.  The  chal-­ lenge  it  issued  was  to  get  this  kite  Ă€RZQ LQ HDFK VWDWH DQG 0DVVHG YROXQWHHUHG WR Ă€\ WKH NLWH LQ WKH Green  Mountain  State. “They  sent  me  a  free  baseball  cap  and  a  letter  thanking  me  for  joining  the  challenge,â€?  Massed  said.  â€œMy  husband  and  I  wanted  WR Ă€\ WKH NLWH VRPHZKHUH WKDW EHVW represented  the  beauty  of  Ver-­ mont.â€? Since  she  is  a  relative  newcom-­ er  to  Vermont,  she  stuck  with  what  she  knew. Âł:H GHFLGHG WR Ă€\ LW DERYH our  property  in  Bridport  and  also  in  Charlotte,â€?  Massed  said.  â€œThe  Ă€LJKWV ZHQW YHU\ ZHOO DQG ZH GLG our  best  to  get  beautiful  Vermont  scenery  in  the  background.â€? Nantucket  Kiteworks  owner  Stephen  Young  said  he  founded  the  company  because  he  recalled  the  beautiful  cotton  kites  he’d  seen  when  visiting  the  island  as  a  kid  in  the  1960s  and  â€™70s.  Once  the  company  was  off  ground,  so  to  speak,  he  looked  for  a  way  to  tell  others  about  old-­fashioned  kites. “Stanley  was  what  I  thought  to  be  a  fun   idea  to  spread  the  word  of  my  new  venture  and  get  people  WXUQHG RQ WR Ă€\LQJ NLWHV DJDLQ ´ Young  wrote  in  an  email.  â€œI  named  KLP 6WDQOH\ DIWHU Ă€DW 6WDQOH\ “The  goal  is  to  have  Stanley  Ă€RZQ DQG SKRWRJUDSKHG DQG WKHQ CORRECTION:  A  story  on  Page  3A  of  last  Thursday’s  $GGLVRQ ,QGH-­ SHQGHQW  erroneously  reported  that  the  QRQSURÂżW RUJDQL]DWLRQ +HOSLQJ 2YHU-­ come  Poverty’s  Effects  pays  $75  in  lieu  of  property  taxes  for  each  of  the  QRQSURÂżW WHQDQWV LQ LWV -RKQ 9 &UD-­

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posted  to  Facebook  in  each  state.â€? Vermont  was  the  15th  state  (plus  the  District  of  Columbia)  in  which  6WDQOH\ KDV Ă€RZQ In  addition  to  getting  the  rolling  green  hills  of  Vermont  in  her  pho-­ tos  of  Stanley,  Massed  also  man-­ DJHG WR JHW DQ DUP\ Ă€DJ RQ D Ă€DJ-­ pole  in  the  frame  with  the  kite.  The  people  at  Nantucket  Kiteworks Â

took  notice  of  that. “Our  son  is  in  the  army,â€?  Massed  said.  â€œAnd  Kiteworks  sent  us  a  free  UHG ZKLWH DQG EOXH Ă€DJ LQ KRQRU RI our  son.â€? 3KRWRV RI WKH Ă€LJKW FDQ EH YLHZHG RQ WKH 1DQWXFNHW .LWHZRUNV )DFH-­ ERRN SDJH DQG PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH FKDOOHQJH FDQ EH IRXQG DW QDQ-­ WXFNHWNLWHZRUNV FRP

ven  Community  Services  Center  off  that  Vermont  Gas  was  going  to  hold  %RDUGPDQ 6WUHHW 7KH RUJDQL]DWLRQ LQ an  informational  meeting  on  Aug.  9.  fact  pays  $750  per  year  per  tenant. That  meeting  was  called  by  a  con-­ FHUQHG FLWL]HQ WR GLVFXVV D 9HUPRQW CORRECTION:  The  headline  Gas  proposal;Íž  the  company  did  not  of  a  story  on  Page  6  of  Monday’s  call  the  meeting.  We  regret  the  er-­ $GGLVRQ ,QGHSHQGHQW  in  error  stated  rors.

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Immigration  bill  could  be hallmark  of  Leahy  career The  Senate  recently  passed  the  most  comprehensive  reform  of  the  nation’s  immigration  system  in  a  generation,  and  much  of  the  credit  is  being  bestowed  on  Vermont’s  Sen.  Patrick  Leahy,  chairman  of  the  Senate  Judiciary  Committee  and  the  Senate’s  longest-­serving  mem-­ ber. It  was  Mr.  Leahy  who  was  able  to  use  his  seniority  to  guide  the  rancorous  process  toward  a  successful  conclusion,  and  it  was  his  be-­ lief  in  a  bipartisan  course  that  held  the  disparate  coalitions  together.  He  also  is  being  given  high  praise  from  proponents  and  opponents  for  his  commitment  to  an  open  process  that  allowed  both  sides  to  express  their  thoughts  and  to  test  their  ideas. $V KDV EHHQ QRWHG KH KDG WR VWLĂ€H KLV RZQ SUHGLOHFWLRQV WR HQVXUH WKDW WKH ELOO ZRXOG JDWKHU WKH YRWHV QHFHVVDU\ WR RYHUFRPH D ÂżOLEXV-­ WHU +H VXFFHHGHG 7KH ÂżQDO YRWH ZDV This  is  how  the  legislative  process  is  supposed  to  work. The  legislation  provides  a  way  toward  full  citizenship  for  11  mil-­ lion  undocumented  workers.  It  speeds  that  path  for  famers  â€”  good  IRU 9HUPRQW ² DQG IRU WKH VR FDOOHG 'UHDPHUV WKH LPPLJUDQWV ZKR came  as  children  with  their  parents.  The  massive  piece  of  legisla-­ tion  includes  a  variety  of  reforms  to  the  immigration  and  detention  processes  and  addresses  the  concerns  of  southern  border  states  by  SURYLGLQJ ELOOLRQV RI GROODUV LQ VHFXULW\ DQG HPSOR\PHQW YHULÂżFDWLRQ systems. 7KH ELOO DSSURYHG E\ WKH 6HQDWH UDQNV DPRQJ WKH PRVW VLJQLÂż-­ cant  in  recent  memory.  Apart  from  the  details,  it  serves  two  critical  purposes:  First,  it  provides  the  path  forward  for  citizenship,  which  brings  into  the  light  a  shadow  population  that  needs  tending  and  second,  it  provides  the  potential  for  an  enormous  lift  to  our  long-­ term  outlook  for  continued  prosperity.  This  nation  was  built  upon  the  power  of  immigrants  and  it  will  need  their  energy  and  drive  to  FRQWLQXH WR SURVSHU ,WÂśV WKLV GLYHUVLÂżFDWLRQ WKDW KDV PDGH XV WKH QD-­ tion  we  are. Very  seldom  is  legislation  passed  that  holds  such  continued  prom-­ ise. The  challenge  is  that  Congress  is  beset  with  a  profound  dysfunc-­ tion.  The  Senate’s  accomplishment  needs  to  be  matched  with  a  similar  effort  by  the  House.  If  the  House  falls,  the  Senate’s  work  was  for  naught.  Speaker  of  the  House  John  Boehner  has  said  the  House  will  not  take  up  the  Senate  bill,  that  it  would  treat  the  issue  in  its  own  way,  DQG LQ LWV RZQ WLPH 7KH +RXVH FRQWUROOHG E\ WKH 5HSXEOLFDQV LV QRW a  hospitable  place  for  advocates  of  immigration  reform. It’s  in  the  House  that  we  see  the  difference  between  a  body  that  has  been  gerrymandered  and  one  that  can’t  be.  In  the  Senate,  each  state  has  two  senators  and  each  must  be  reelected  in  a  statewide  vote.  They  must  appeal  to  the  broad  swath  of  the  public,  which  militates  against  extremism  and  toward  consensus.  In  the  House,  the  districts  KDYH EHHQ FLUFXPVFULEHG VR WLJKWO\ WKDW 5HSXEOLFDQV DQG 'HPRFUDWV run  in  districts  that  are  almost  wholly  controlled  by  their  parties.  ,I 5HSXEOLFDQ FRQJUHVVPHQ UHSUHVHQW SUHGRPLQDWHO\ 5HSXEOLFDQ districts  then  the  need  for  consensus  evaporates.  They  don’t  need  PRGHUDWH 5HSXEOLFDQV RU FRQVHUYDWLYH 'HPRFUDWV WR ZLQ UHHOHFWLRQ 7KH\ RQO\ QHHG 5HSXEOLFDQV ZKLFK SXVKHV WKH QHHGOH WRZDUG WKH party’s  more  conservative  end. 7KDWÂśV ZKDW ZH KDYH LQ WRGD\ÂśV +RXVH RI 5HSUHVHQWDWLYHV +DUGOLQH 5HSXEOLFDQV FDQ EH H[WUHPH ZLWKRXW IHDU RI ORVLQJ WKH QH[W HOHFWLRQ )DU OHIW 'HPRFUDWV FDQ GR WKH VDPH :HÂśYH JHUU\PDQGHUHG WKH OHJLV-­ lative  process  into  a  cacophonous  stalemate. Leahy’s  goal  in  the  Senate  was  to  produce  a  bill  that  would  attract  RYHUZKHOPLQJ VXSSRUW 7KH PDJLF QXPEHU ZDV 7KH\ JRW The  thought  was  that  if  the  bill  were  overwhelmingly  supported,  the  public  would  become  more  engaged  and  the  House  would  feel  the  pressure  to  respond  in  similar  fashion. If  the  immigration  bill  has  any  chance  of  success  in  the  House  that’s  exactly  what  will  need  to  happen.  The  public  will  need  to  respond  with  a  full-­throated  advocacy  in  favor  of  reform. If  not,  the  prospects  in  the  House  are  less  than  hopeful. As  for  the  Senate’s  efforts,  and  Leahy’s  in  particular,  we  have  every  reason  to  be  proud.  It  as  the  right  thing  to  do.  In  the  moment,  it  JLYHV XV KRSH DV D QDWLRQ ,W ZLOO EH UHPHPEHUHG DV RQH RI WKH GHÂżQ-­ ing  marks  of  Leah’s  long  and  distinguished  legislative  career. —  Emerson  Lynn

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Doughnut  apocolypse  strikes  NYC Leave  it  to  the  Big  Apple.  Only  in  New  York  City  could  there  be  a  black  market  for  doughnuts.  Well,  that’s  not  completely  accurate.  The  black  market  is  ac-­ tually  for  cronuts.  In  case  you  haven’t  heard,  a  cronut  is  a  cross  between  a  doughnut  and  a  croissant,  and  it  is  WKH KRWWHVW WKLQJ JRLQJ ULJKW QRZ LQ D FLW\ RYHUĂ€RZLQJ with  hot  things.  New  Yorkers,  it  seems,  have  gone  nuts  for  cronuts. The  cronut  is  the  creation  of  baker  'RPLQLTXH $QVHO DQG WKH GHYLOLVK GHOLJKW ÂżUVW DSSHDUHG DW KLV HSRQ\-­ mous  bakery  on  Spring  Street  in  May.  From  what  I  can  gather,  customer  zero  took  one  bite  and  was  instantly  elevated  to  another  plane  of  human  By Trent existence.  He  or  she  was  overcome  Campbell with  a  sweet  pastry  fever  that  spread  like  a  zombie  plague  across  the  city.  New  Yorkers  got  a  look  in  their  eyes  that  said,  â€œMe  want  cronut!â€?  And  they  started  lining  up  on  Spring  Street  for  their  own  nibble  of  the  nectar. And  by  lining  up,  I  mean  lining  up.  Mr.  Ansel  only  makes  300  cronuts  a  day  and  there  are  more  than  a  mil-­ lion  and  a  half  people  living  in  Manhattan,  so  if  you  ZDQW RQH \RX KDYH WR JHW WKHUH HDUO\ 5HDOO\ HDUO\ 5LJKW now  the  wait  time  is  about  three  hours.  That’s  right,  three  hours.  For  a  pastry.  Think  you  would  wait  that  ORQJ" 1R" 'LG , PHQWLRQ HDFK FURQXW LV FUHDP ÂżOOHG" Now  before  you  start  muttering  about  big  city  folk  and  their  nutty  behavior,  remember  that  not  all  New  Yorkers  are  willing  to  stand  in  a  three-­hour  line  for  a  $5  cronut.  Of  course  not.  The  more  reasonable  New  York-­ ers,  those  that  would  never  think  of  waiting  so  long,  MXVW SD\ IRU D FURQXW RQ WKH EODFN PDUNHW 7KDWÂśV ULJKW %XW QR ZDLWLQJ The  black  market  has  sprung  up  thanks  to  the  hottest Â

new  job  in  the  city:  cronut  scalper.  Scalpers  get  in  line  early  with  their  untraceable  cell  phones  and  little  black  books,  collect  their  cronuts  and  then  scamper  across  the  city  delivering  their  bounty  to  the  rabidly  hungry  elite.  I  saw  one  of  these  scalpers  myself  when  my  wife  DQG , ZHQW WR WKH 'RPLQLTXH $QVHO %DNHU\ D FRXSOH of  weeks  ago.  No,  we  did  not  wait  in  line  for  a  cronut.  We’re  not  crazy.  But  we  did  walk  by  15  minutes  before  the  bakery  started  selling  cronuts  for  the  day  and  saw  the  line  stretching  down  the  block  and  around  the  cor-­ ner. After  grabbing  breakfast  a  few  blocks  away  we  returned  a  little  more  than  an  hour  later  and  some  people  were  still  waiting  in  line.  It  didn’t  look  like  they  were  going  to  get  any  cronuts.  One  guy,  who  I  pegged  as  a  scalper,  had  stepped  away  from  the  line.  He  was  leaning  against  a  light  pole,  talking  nervously  into  his  phone,  no  doubt  delivering  EDG QHZV WR KLV FOLHQWV LQ QHHG RI D Âż[ $V ZH JRW FORVHU a  young  man  walked  out  of  the  bakery  with  the  little  de-­ signer  gold  box  that  holds  two  cronuts.  The  box  opens  OLNH D Ă€RZHU DQG ZKHQ KH SHHOHG LW WR UHYHDO LWV LQQHU beauty  I  think  I  heard  a  choir  sing.  A  woman  standing  near  the  door  must  have  heard  it  too  because  she  ran  over  and  asked  if  she  could  have  her  picture  taken  with  him  and  his  cronuts.  I  wish  I  had  thought  of  that. If  you  weren’t  buying  cronuts  you  could  bypass  the  line  and  enter  the  bakery.  I  had  my  eye  on  the  bakery’s  previous  bestseller,  the  item  that  put  Ansel  on  the  map,  the  Kouign  Amann  (pronounced  koo-­ween  ah-­mahn).  It’s  kind  of  like  a  sticky  bun  without  the  sticky,  which  it  doesn’t  need  because  the  insides  are  so  decadently  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

Clippings

Working  hard  for  simple  pleasures I  spent  last  Sunday  afternoon  watching  YouTube  vid-­ ery  day  â€”  year  round  and  in  all  weather.  Sure,  it  saves  eos  of  people  preparing  meals  on  their  wood  cook  stoves. money,  it’s  good  exercise,  it’s  environmentally  friendly. I’m  pretty  sure  I  am  not  normal. Convenient  it’s  not. But  lately  I’ve  become  obsessed  with  the  idea  of  in-­ Then  there  are  the  people  who  knit  lace  shawls,  run  stalling  an  antique  wood  cook  stove  in  our  kitchen.  And  marathons,  restore  old  cars,  write  novels,  grow  vegeta-­ cooking  on  it. bles  and  engage  in  all  kinds  of  personally  challenging  I’m  totally  serious. but  ultimately  unnecessary  activities.  And  what  about  Years  ago,  we  had  a  standard  wood  stove,  and  I  miss  KXQWHUV DQG ÂżVKHUPHQ" :K\ GR WKH\ ZDVWH DOO WKDW WLPH it.  Then,  on  a  recent  trip  to  a  farm  and  money  in  a  pursuit  that,  as  much  museum,  I  saw  a  wood  cook  stove  as  they  hate  to  admit  it,  often  yields  a  in  action  and  it  got  me  all  jazzed  up.  frying  pan  full  of  nothing? Standing  there,  I  could  picture  it:  It’s  a  Instead  of  arguing  that  there’s  no  cold  winter’s  day.  A  cast-­iron,  nickel-­ joy  in  doing  things  that  are  needlessly  WULPPHG FRRN VWRYH ÂżOOV RXU NLWFKHQ GLIÂżFXOW , ZRXOG DUJXH WKDW WKHUHÂśV with  welcome  warmth.  Chicken  stew  no  satisfaction  in  doing  things  that  simmers  fragrantly  on  the  cook  top  are  needlessly  easy.  (Hence  my  gripe  (the  â€œhob,â€?  in  case  you  haven’t  been  By Jessie Raymond with  frozen  pre-­made  peanut  butter  doing  as  much  Internet  research  as  I  and  jelly  sandwiches,  which  exist.  have).  Bread  dough  rises  in  the  warm-­ But  that’s  a  rant  for  a  different  day.) ing  oven.  Interestingly,  because  I  happen  to  be  fascinated  by  $ PXVHXP YROXQWHHU ZLWK TXLFN UHĂ€H[HV FDXJKW PH VNLOOV WKDW ZHUH HVVHQWLDO SULRU WR WKH ,QGXVWULDO 5HYROX-­ mid-­swoon. tion,  some  people  think  I  wish  I  had  lived  back  in  the  For  now,  it’s  just  a  dream.  We  have  no  stove  and  no  olden  days. chimney  and  I  have  a  documented  lack  of  interest  in  Not  on  your  life. keeping  wood  chips  and  ashes  properly  swept  up.  Still,  I  Central  heating  means  an  awful  lot  to  me,  as  does  re-­ can’t  stop  telling  people  about  my  plan. frigeration.  I’m  also  really  happy  with  mascara,  wom-­ So  far  no  one  else  shares  my  enthusiasm. en’s  voting  rights,  debit  cards  and  access  to  regular  teeth  Their  immediate  response,  after  asking  me  to  repeat  cleanings.  Online  shopping  and  ibuprofen  rank  right  up  myself,  is  â€œWhy  make  life  harder  than  it  already  is?â€? there,  too. Like  that’s  a  bad  thing. I  do  like  to  bake  bread  and  spin  yarn.  On  the  other  A  coworker  who  initially  questioned  my  sanity  later  hand,  I’m  not  sad  that  outhouses  have  gone  out  of  style.  conceded  that  he  understands.  After  all,  he  chooses  to  And  I  can’t  overstate  my  appreciation  of  hot  and  cold  ride  his  bike  from  Bristol  to  Middlebury  and  back  ev-­ (See  Raymond,  Page  5A)

Around the bend

The  municipal  building  sits  on  the  east  side  of  Academy  Park,  which  was  donated  in  the  late  1700s  by  Seth  Storrs  to  the  town  as  a  west-­side  complement  to  Painter’s  village  green.  In  1798  the  academy  was  built  as  a  graded  school  on  the  site  of  what  is  now  Twilight  Hall.  In  1800  Middle-­ bury  College  received  its  charter  and  used  part  of  the  school  for  the  college,  Jeremiah  Atwater  serving  both  as  the  college  president  and  principal  of  the  graded  school.  The  disaster  that  led  to  the  town’s  unlikely  assumption  of  the  partially  destroyed  high  school  and  gym  as  its  municipal  building  is  amply  documented  in  Bill  Finger’s  letter  of  July  25.  The  200-­plus  year  history  of  this  small  piece  of  land  should  remind  us  that  land  use  is  inevitably  informed  by  variable  mixtures  of  planning  and  KDSSHQVWDQFH 2QH FDQ ÂżQG KLVWRULFDO support  for  all  of  the  proposed  solu-­ tions  to  our  current  dilemma.  The  shared  occupancy  of  the  original  academy  captures  my  thinking  on  this  issue,  which  focuses  both  on  sharing  and  cost. ,QWHUHVWV RIWHQ GLYHUJH ,W LV GLIÂżFXOW to  emerge  from  collaborations  with  the  feeling  that  the  essential  needs  of  DOO DUH VDWLVÂżHG ZKLFK H[SODLQV ZK\ we  often  decide  to  go  our  own  way.  However,  if  we  stick  with  collabora-­ tion  we  can  emerge  not  only  with  a  VROXWLRQ EXW ZLWK WKH FRQÂżGHQFH WKDW future  problems  can  be  addressed  ef-­ fectively  and  together. President  Liebowitz’s  letter  of  July  18  details  the  ways  in  which  Middle-­ bury  College  over  the  past  20-­plus  years  has  demonstrated  its  interest  and  commitment  to  a  shared  relationship  with  the  town.  We  would  do  well  to  engage  in  discussions  with  the  college  in  that  spirit. 7KH LVVXH RI FRVW LV VLJQLÂżFDQW $ million  or  two  here  or  there  is  not  chump  change.  New  buildings  need  to  be  maintained  and  that  cost  is  ongoing.  There  is  debt  to  be  serviced.  I  believe  we  should  be  quite  cautious  when  building  anything  that  will  add  to  the  tax  burden.  At  this  point  we  clearly  have  to  replace  the  municipal  building  and  board  of  selectmen  is  to  be  congratulated  for  refusing  to  kick  this  can  further  down  the  road.  I  hope  we  can  do  this  in  such  a  way  that  we  do  not  make  it  impossible  to  share  our  town  with  families  of  modest  means. I  think  the  current  proposal  put  forward  by  the  board  of  selectmen  and  the  college  is  imaginative  and,  of  course,  imperfect.  There  are  important  details  to  be  worked  out,  not  the  least  of  which  is  parking.  I  hope  that  ongo-­ ing  forums  will  be  well  advertised  so  that  all  of  us  can  contribute,  producing  the  best  possible  outcome. Peter  Lebenbaum Middlebury

7LPH WR SDXVH LQ SODQQLQJ SURFHVV I  write  to  argue  for  slowing  down  and  opening  up  the  process  for  determining  the  future  of  the  0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2IÂżFH 5HFUHDWLRQ Facility  Project,  so  we  can  engage  VSHFLÂżF VWDNHKROGHUV DV ZHOO DV WKH general  public  to  envision  solutions  WKDW UHĂ€HFW WKH QHHGV DQG YDOXHV RI our  community,  while  also  ensuring  FRVW HIIHFWLYH DQG Ă€H[LEOH SXEOLF spaces  for  now  and  in  the  future.  $V FKDLU RI WKH 0DU\ +RJDQ ,' School  Board,  I  represent  the  school  district  on  the  project’s  steering  (See  Letter,  Page  5A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  1,  2013  â€”  PAGE  5A

Letter (Continued  from  Page  4A) committee,  but  because  the  school  board  has  not  yet  met  to  discuss  this  proposal,  the  opinions  in  this  letter  are  my  own.  While  several  of  us  were  just  recently  invited  to  serve  and  wish  to  examine  alternatives,  many  on  the  committee  already  see  this  proposal  as  a  done  deal  that  cannot  be  altered  or  re-­envisioned  and  must  be  voted  on  by  late  fall  or  early  winter.  I  believe  we  need  to  slow  down  and  open  up  the  process  so  that  those  di-­ rectly  affected  â€”  such  as  the  schools,  library,  recreation  program,  senior  center,  teen  center,  MCTV,  down-­ town  and  Court  Street  area  residents  and  businesses,  as  well  as  the  broad  general  public,  including  families,  seniors,  teens,  parents  of  young  chil-­ dren,  educators,  neighboring  towns  who  use  our  library  and  recreation  IDFLOLWLHV QRQSURÂżW DQG FRPPXQLW\ service  leaders  and  patrons,  arts  and  religious  leaders,  residents  in  all  areas  of  our  town,  newcomers  and  natives,  and  anyone  who  cares  about  our  pub-­ lic  resources  in  Middlebury  â€”  can  participate  in  a  broad,  inclusive  com-­ PXQLW\ GLDORJXH DERXW WKLV VSHFLÂżF proposal  as  well  as  alternative  visions  for  the  public  resources  in  question. , UHVSHFW WKH ZRUN RI WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV and  the  handful  of  community  mem-­ bers  who  have  participated  in  various  FRPPLWWHHV WR ÂżQG D VROXWLRQ WR WKLV expensive,  and  by  all  accounts,  fairly  pressing  need.  I  have  read  minutes  from  many  of  these  meetings,  but  I  have  also  discovered  that  much  of  the  information  that  drove  the  selectboard  to  this  point  was  gathered  either  informally  or  privately,  and  that  no  documentation  of  these  conversations  or  apparent  executive  sessions  exists.  Thus,  very  few  of  even  the  most  en-­ gaged  citizens  have  been  at  the  table  or  even  in  the  room. Some  versions  of  public  engage-­ ment  have  been  attempted,  including  public  meetings  where  designers  presented  their  ideas  or  public  of-­ ÂżFLDOV H[SODLQHG WKH RSWLRQV DV ZHOO as  Election  Day  surveys  and  infor-­ mational  emails  and  website  posts.  But  public  engagement  of  the  sort  where  both  key  stakeholders  and  the  general  public  are  invited  to  open  and  dynamic  dialogue  sessions,  with  rea-­ sonable  accommodations  and  trained,  impartial  facilitators  to  lead  the  discussion,  have  not  been  attempted.  Well-­designed  and  -­led  public  engagement  sessions  can  generate  a  collective  public  vision,  based  on  our  shared  values,  for  our  town. What  I’ve  been  told  by  some  town  RIÂżFLDOV LV WKDW DQ\ SXEOLF HQJDJH-­ ment  process  going  forward  will  have  WR EH VSHFLÂżFDOO\ DERXW WKH GHDO RQ WKH WDEOH , ÂżQG WKLV GLVDSSRLQWLQJ JLYHQ that  other  options  and  visions  do  exist  and  have  not  received  a  full  public  airing.  In  fact,  options  not  yet  thought  of  could  surface  if  our  community  was  fully  engaged,  including  the  talented,  creative,  driven  citizens  who  have  been  empowered  to  jumpstart  so  many  amazing  projects  in  our  town.  An  essential  component  of  public  engagement  is  an  allowance  to  hear  and  respect  all  opinions,  and  to  as-­ sume  that  those  engaged  with  the Â

issue  are  genuine  in  their  motives  and  concerns.  While  some  have  ques-­ tioned  the  motives  of  Middlebury  &ROOHJH , DVVXPH FROOHJH RIÂżFLDOV DUH acting  in  good  faith  with  their  offer  of  ¿QDQFLDO VXSSRUW LQ H[FKDQJH IRU UHDO estate.  Those  administrators  involved  are  well-­intentioned  people,  and  I  trust  that  they  do  indeed  feel  this  is  a  good  deal  for  our  town. By  many  measures  the  college  is  generous  with  portions  of  our  com-­ munity,  but  it’s  important  to  remem-­ ber  that  the  college  is  a  private  entity  that  answers  to  a  private  board.  While  the  college  is  an  extremely  important  institution  in  our  community,  it  is  not  answerable  to  the  citizens  of  Middle-­ bury.  Its  own  private  mission  must  re-­ main  a  priority  over  any  public  goals  DV LW FRQVLGHUV WKH XVH RI LWV ÂżQDQFHV and  property.  In  addition,  any  deal  that  involves  the  sale  of  public  land  should  receive  the  highest  level  of  public  dialogue  and  scrutiny.  Public  land  is  a  cher-­ ished  and  valuable  resource,  especial-­ ly  in  a  community  as  small  as  ours,  and  it  should,  except  in  rare  circum-­ stances,  be  reserved  for  the  collective  good  and  should  be  sold  only  after  a  full  pubic  airing  of  the  long-­term  implications  of  such  a  decision. As  such,  I  do  not  believe  the  lone  hold-­out  on  the  selectboard  acted  in  bad  faith  in  revealing  executive  ses-­ sion  information  related  to  past  col-­ OHJH RIIHUV $V D SXEOLF RIÂżFLDO , KRSH members  of  my  own  board  would  ¿UVW GLVFXVV UHOHDVLQJ VXFK LQIRUPD-­ tion  with  the  full  board,  but  as  a  mem-­ ber  of  the  public,  I  appreciate  efforts  to  provide  information  to  citizens  as  we  consider  this  deal.  His  letter  to  the  editor  (Addison  Independent,  July  18),  which  includes  executive  session  information  about  a  previous  offer  from  the  college,  outlines  some  of  the  most  complete  and  accessible  histori-­ cal  information  on  previous  attempts  WR GHDO ZLWK RXU DJLQJ WRZQ RIÂżFHV and  gym,  and  is  therefore  important  information  for  our  citizens  to  have  at  their  disposal. I  encourage  those  who  do  become  involved  in  this  conversation  to  avoid  stooping  to  petty  name-­calling.  People  who  oppose  the  deal,  or  who  raise  questions  or  concerns,  are  not  â€œnaysayersâ€?  or  â€œnegativeâ€?;Íž  they  are  citizens  exercising  their  right  to  free  speech  and  their  responsibility  to  fully  engage  in  public  dialogue  about  the  use  of  public  resources.  Similarly,  those  who  offer  analysis  and  historical  context  are  not  over-­reacting;Íž  rather  they  are  enriching  the  perspectives  and  information  available  to  citizens  as  we  move  forward  with  the  process  of  understanding  the  implications  of  this  deal.  And  those  of  us  who  are  trying  to  slow  this  process  down,  are  not  stallers;Íž  rather  we  are  citizens  and  SXEOLF RIÂżFLDOV ZKR YDOXH WKH YRLFHV of  our  full  community  and  respect  the  work  that  a  wide  range  of  public  institutions  and  private  entities  do  to  enrich  our  town. In  tandem  with  a  true  public  en-­ gagement  process,  it’s  important  that  our  community  undertakes  a  public  resource  inventory  and  priority  analy-­ sis,  to  be  sure  that  the  facilities  we Â

PD\ EXLOG DFWXDOO\ ÂżW WKH QHHGV DQG values  we  identify  as  a  community.  Should  we  simply  rebuild  a  town  gym  DQG WRZQ RIÂżFHV RU PLJKW ZH QHHG more  customized  recreational  facili-­ ties  that  complement  the  three  public  gyms  at  our  schools,  and  could  the  WRZQ RIÂżFHV UHXVH DQ H[LVWLQJ VSDFH or  partner  with  another  entity?  Might  we  decide  to  spend  public  funds  from  taxes  and  real  estate  sales  on  other  facility  needs,  such  as  expanding  our  library,  improving  our  schools,  or  serving  disenfranchised  citizens?  Might  the  teen  and  senior  center  be  better  situated  with  a  differ-­ ent  collaborative  partner  and  at  a  dif-­ ferent  site  than  with  the  recreational  IDFLOLWLHV" 0LJKW ZH EH DEOH WR ÂżQG cost  savings  by  creating  a  synergistic  project  that  addresses  multiple  needs  VLPXOWDQHRXVO\" &RXOG ZH ÂżQG DG-­ ditional  revenue  streams  by  engaging  neighboring  communities  that  use  Middlebury’s  facilities? I  don’t  know  the  answer  to  these  questions,  but  I  do  believe  more  research  is  needed  and  more  options  analyzed  before  we  exchange  public  resources  for  private  funds  to  build  facilities.  Our  recently  revised  Town  Plan  is  a  good  place  to  start,  as  it  iden-­ WLÂżHV PDQ\ QHHGV EH\RQG WKH VFRSH RI this  deal. )XUWKHU YHU\ OLWWOH ÂżQDQFLDO DQDO\VLV was  attempted  in  putting  together  this  GHDO 2QH WRZQ RIÂżFLDO VDLG SXEOLFO\ that  he  arrived  at  a  rough  estimate  by  Googling  square  footage  costs  for  other  recently  built  public  build-­ LQJV 7KLV LV QRW WKH W\SH RI ÂżQDQFLDO analysis  such  a  project  deserves,  and  I  remain  skeptical  that  the  stated  costs  for  this  project  will  add  up  to  two  quality  facilities  for  our  community.  Similarly  the  extremely  short  timeline  to  a  vote  seems  to  be  predicated  on  â€œrising  interest  rates  and  construction  costsâ€?  and  the  â€œspring  construction  schedule.â€?  But  neither  are  good  enough  reasons  to  rush  a  public  deliberative  process  and  lead  us  into  building  facilities  that  do  not  UHĂ€HFW WKH PRVW LPSRUWDQW QHHGV DQG values  of  our  community.  With  a  more  complete  and  inclusive  needs  assessment  and  public  engagement  process,  creative  strategies  for  raising  funds  and  meeting  needs  affordably  and  within  in  our  community’s  vision  and  values  can  be  better  achieved. We  need  to  empower  more  diverse  public  voices  than  the  few  vocal  people,  notably  mostly  older  men,  who  have  thus  far  dominated  the  process  and  conversation.  The  process  is  nearly  as  important  as  the  outcome,  because  if  we  continue  to  exclude  large  numbers  of  our  community  from  these  types  of  discussions  and  decisions,  then  we  will  be  left  with  a  cynical  and  disempowered  citizenry,  and  that  will  damage  the  vitality  and  diversity  of  our  community,  as  well  as  the  democracy  that  binds  us  together.  I  look  forward  to  working  with  the  Steering  Committee,  the  Mary  Hogan  School  Board,  and  a  broad  cross-­sec-­ tion  of  our  community  as  we  envision  the  possibilities  for  our  town  now  and  in  the  future. Ruth  Hardy East  Middlebury

have  made  a  deal  with  the  devil.  How  else  to  explain  both  the  deli-­ ciousness  and  the  madness  that  An-­ sel  has  spawned.  I  am  contemplat-­ ing  a  trip  down  to  the  crossroads  myself.  Maybe  the  devil  has  one Â

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Letters to the Editor Natural  gas  no  bargain  for  landowners,  environment I  read  with  interest  Bryan  Young’s  letter  last  week  about  the  proposed  natural  gas  pipeline  in  Addison  County.  I  agree  fully  with  him  when  he  says  the  steadily  increasing  cost  of  living  is  a  challenge  for  those  liv-­ ing  and  doing  business  in  our  area.  I  used  to  believe  that  switching  to  natural  gas  would  save  us  money  on  home  heating  and  businesses’  bot-­ tom  line.  A  thousand-­plus  dollars  a  year  would  be  a  great  savings  to  me. Recently,  though,  I’ve  come  to  realize  that  natural  gas  is  presently  EHLQJ PLQHG ZLWK D ÂżQDQFLDO ORVV at  the  wellhead.  Prices  are  low  because  of  the  recent  proliferation  of  fracking.  Gaz  MĂŠtro  now  sits  on  way  more  gas  than  it  has  the  infrastructure  to  sell  to  consumers,  thus  leaving  them  in  the  economic Â

dilemma  of  too  much  supply  vs.  not  enough  demand.  Once  supply  is  able  to  reach  customers,  natural  gas  will  likely  become  competitive  with  the  rest  of  fossil  fuels.  Prices  will  rise. Thinking  there  will  be  substan-­ tial  savings  from  natural  gas  a  few  years  from  now  is,  in  my  opinion,  not  good  economics.  Protecting  the  environment  is  important  to  all  of  us.  Bryan  is  right  in  believing  in  a  cleaner  future.  However,  I  don’t  believe  that  natural  gas  is  cleaner.  It  does  reduce  greenhouse  emis-­ sions  at  the  site  of  consumption  but,  because  of  leaks  of  methane  at  the  wellhead  and  compressor  stations  along  the  pipeline  route  and  because  of  the  contamination  caused  by  fracking,  it  is  simply  not  cleaner. Â

Methane  gas  is  many  times  more  toxic  to  the  atmosphere  than  carbon  dioxide  is  and  fracking  has  and  is  destroying  many  of  the  earth’s  ground  water  supplies. I  believe  that  Bryan  and  I  want  the  same  things  for  our  communities  and  our  people;Íž  we  just  disagree  on  how  to  get  there.  Even  if  this  is  the  case,  there  are  more  issues  at  stake  here.  The  taking  of  land  by  eminent  domain  from  people  who  can’t  af-­ ford  to  defend  themselves  and  the  GDQJHUV WR WKH VDIHW\ RI RXU ÂżHOGV and  Lake  Champlain  are  just  two  of  the  valid  reasons  why  we  all  should  agree  that  building  a  pipeline  is  the  wrong  idea. Norton  Latourelle Orwell

Natural  gas  would  help  strengthen  CHP  in  Vergennes Country  Home  Products  is  proud  to  employ  190  individuals  at  our  facility  in  Vergennes.  Like  any  business,  our  ability  to  compete  and  grow  is  determined  in  part  by  our  expenses,  and  the  annual  expense  RI IXHO LV D VLJQLÂżFDQW FRVW RI GRLQJ business.  The  proposed  Addison  Natural  Gas  Project  has  the  potential  to  lower  these  costs  substantially  by  offering  an  alternative  that  is Â

estimated  to  be  45  percent  less  ex-­ pensive.  By  substantially  lowering  our  fuel  cost,  the  Addison  Natural  Gas  project  will  allow  us  to  redirect  the  savings  toward  growing  our  business. Natural  gas  provides  the  ad-­ GLWLRQDO EHQH¿W RI EHLQJ D FOHDQHU alternative  to  fuel  oil.  Greenhouse  gas  emissions  from  natural  gas  are  VLJQL¿FDQWO\ ORZHU WKDQ WKRVH RI

fuel  oil.  And  we  believe  the  Addison  Natural  Gas  Project  will  provide  a  much-­needed  economic  boost  to  the  economy  of  this  region.  We  are  pleased  to  support  an  initiative  that  will  lower  fuel  costs  while  also  pro-­ YLGLQJ HQYLURQPHQWDO EHQH¿WV Chris  F.  Knapp CFO Country  Home  Products Vergennes

WR D ÂżQLVKHG SURGXFW WKH JUHDWHU P\ feeling  of  accomplishment. My  homemade  chicken  stew  might  not  actually  taste  better  than  the  canned  stuff  (oh,  please,  of  course  it  does)  but  the  more  effort  I  put  into  it  the  more  pleasure  I  derive  from  it.  If  I  could  take  it  that  one  extra  step  and  cook  it  on  a  working  wood  cook  stove,  why  I  bet  the  stew  pot  would  radiate  a  pure  gold  light  that  could  be  seen  from  the  Adirondacks. Maybe  I’m  weird  for  challenging  myself  to  do  things  that  technology  has  made  unnecessary,  but  as  Booker  T.  Washington  said,  â€œNothing  ever Â

comes  to  one  that  is  worth  having,  except  as  a  result  of  hard  work.â€? Then  again,  maybe  hard  work  â€”  as  my  mother  used  to  say  â€”  is  â€œlike  banging  your  head  against  a  wall:  It  feels  so  good  when  you  stop.â€? Either  way,  I’m  happy.

Raymond (Continued  from  Page  4A) running  water  For  me,  it’s  all  about  â€œvoluntary  simplicity.â€?  (Actually,  it’s  rarely  simple,  but  it  is  totally  voluntary.)  I  use  my  clothesline  and  grow  veg-­ etables,  but  I  also  have  a  dryer  and  go  to  the  grocery  store.  And  even  if  someday  I  get  my  wood  cook  stove,  believe  me:  I  will  never  part  with  my  kitchen  range. Despite  my  general  laziness  (Ex-­ hibit  A:  the  soap  scum  in  my  show-­ er),  I  get  a  kick  out  of  making  things  from  scratch.  The  further  I  take  something  from  its  basic  elements Â

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Obituaries

Linda Cyr Ferguson, 64, Safety Harbor, Fla. SAFETY  HARBOR,  Fla.  â€”  Linda  Cyr  Ferguson  was  born  Feb.  27,  1949.  She  went  to  be  with  our  Lord  on  March  24,  2013,  in  Safety  Harbor,  Fla.,  at  the  age  of  64  after  years  of  battling  cancer. Those  left  to  treasure  her  many  memories  are  her  loving  husband  of  37  years,  Robert  Ferguson.  Her  son  Richard  Foote,  her  daughter  Julie  Pino  and  her  husband  Jose.  She  is  survived  by  her  son  Dustin  Ferguson  and  his  wife  Laura,  and  her  son  Ben  Ferguson  and  his  wife  Siri.  Linda  and  Bob  are  blessed  with  nine  grandchildren. Linda  is  preceded  in  death  by  her  father,  Paul  Cyr,  and  is  survived  by  her  mother,  Jean  Cyr,  and  her  brother,  Larry  Cyr. Linda  will  be  remembered  as  a  kind,  giving  and  loving  wife,  mother  and  grandmother  and  will  be  greatly  PLVVHG EXW IRUHYHU ORYHG ¸

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Ruth Lennox, 94, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Ruth  E.  Lennox,  94,  died  peacefully  at  EastView  at  Middlebury  on  July  29,  2013.  Ruth  graduated  from  Classical  High  School  of  Providence,  R.I.,  in  1937  and  Smith  College,  Northampton,  Mass.,  in  1941. She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband  of  58  years,  Keith  A.  Lennox,  whom  she  married  in  1942.  Ruth  was  a  devoted  mother,  a  talented  career  homemaker,  a  faithful  volunteer  at  Christ  Church,  Needham,  Mass.,  and  an  avid  golfer. She  is  survived  by  her  brother,  Richard  W.  Carr  of  Rochester,  Mass.;Íž  her  son,  Robert  W.  Lennox  (Nancy)  of  Waltham,  Vt.;Íž  her Â

daughter,  Jennifer  Moeykens  (Bernard)  of  Shoreham,  Vt.;Íž  and  three  grandchildren:  Meredith  Fries  (Steven)  of  Malone,  N.Y.;Íž  Zachary  Lennox  (Rayaunna)  of  Kennebec,  Maine;Íž  and  Elizabeth  Moeykens  of  Middlebury,  Vt.  She  also  leaves  behind  many  nieces  and  nephews  whom  she  dearly  loved. The  family  wishes  to  extend  special  thanks  to  the  staff  of  EastView  at  Middlebury  and  the  Hospice  work-­ ers,  all  of  whom  provided  excellent  care  for  over  a  year. A  memorial  service  will  be  held  at  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church  in  Middlebury,  Vt.,  and  will  be  DQQRXQFHG DW D ODWHU GDWH ¸

Eunice St. Jean, 82, Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH  â€”  Eunice  St.  Jean,  82,  our  mother,  passed  away  on  July  22,  with  her  children  at  her  side. Born  on  March  3,  1931,  in  Saint  Albans  to  Ruth  Perkins  Muzzy,  her  beloved  mother.  On  Jan.  24,  1951,  Mom  and  Glenn  St.  Jean  were  married  in  Ferrisburgh;Íž  they  continued  to  live  in  Ferrisburgh  where  they  grew  to  know  many  friends.  Our  mother  worked  at  the  Ferrisburgh  Central  School  for  35  years  in  the  lunch  program,  a  job  she  thoroughly  enjoyed  as  she  loved  being  around  children. Our  mother  also  joined  commu-­ nity  groups  and  was  active  in  the  local  Grange  and  the  Ferrisburgh  Historical  Society.  She  enjoyed  people  and  was  always  ready  to  engage  in  any  conversation.  Her  favorite  hobbies  were  bingo,  play-­ ing  cards  and  gambling,  never  passing  up  an  opportunity  to  play  games. Mom  is  survived  by  her  daugh-­ ter  Margie  (Donald);Íž  son  Lyle Â

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(Lynn);͞  grandchildren  John  (Robin),  Tyler  and  Jen;͞  great-­grandchildren  Samantha  and  Glenn;͞  sisters  Pauline,  Norma  and  Caroline;͞  brother-­in-­law  Marvin  (Sarah);͞  sister-­in-­law  Joyce;͞  and  many  nieces  and  nephews. Mom  was  predeceased  by  her  mother,  Ruth;͞  mother-­in-­law,  Gladys;͞  husband,  Glenn;͞  brothers  Basil  and  Charles;͞  and  sister  Charlotte. Our  mother  enjoyed  a  full  and  wonderful  life  having  spent  any  time  she  could  with  her  friends  and  family.  She  will  be  missed  by  many.  A  compassionate  woman,  and  always  had  time  for  children. A  special  heartfelt  thanks  to  our  Aunt  Nanny  and  family  friend  Cindy  for  the  care,  support  and  love  for  our  mother.  We  would  also  like  to  thank  the  staff  at  Helen  Porter  Hospital  as  well  as  the  staff  at  the  Helen  Porter  Rehabilitation  Center  for  their  care  and  compassion.  Please  remember  the  Vergennes  Area  Rescue  Squad  and  all  that  WKH\ GR IRU WKLV FRPPXQLW\ ¸

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David Sicard, 76, Bridport BRIDPORT  â€”  David  F.  Sicard,  76,  a  resident  of  Bridport,  Vt.,  and  Palmetto,  Fla.,  died  Monday,  July  29,  2013,  at  Dartmouth-­Hitchcock  Medical  Center  in  Lebanon,  N.H.,  after  a  courageous  battle  with  multiple  myeloma. Born  April  5,  1937,  he  was  the  son  of  the  late  Lawrence  and  Dorothy  (Labor)  Sicard.  He  was  a  graduate  of  Barton  Academy,  class  of  1955,  gradu-­ ated  from  Lyndon  State  College  in  1959  and  completed  his  graduate  work  from  Boston  University,  University  of  Massachusetts,  and  the  University  of  Vermont.  He  served  in  the  United  States  Army  from  1961-­1963. David  found  his  calling  in  educa-­ tion  and  taught  in  several  communi-­ ties  in  Vermont,  New  Hampshire,  and  Massachusetts  before  becoming  the  district  superintendent  of  schools  in  Lyndonville,  Vermont.  He  then  presided  as  principal  of  Hinsdale  Elementary  School  in  Hinsdale,  N.H.,  from  1982-­ 1993.  On  May  30,  1991,  David  married  Penny  Dwyer  at  St.  Joseph’s  Church  in  Hinsdale,  N.H.  After  retiring,  he  and  his  wife,  Penny,  wintered  in  Palmetto,  Fla. David  enjoyed  many  hobbies.  He  delighted  in  owning  racehorses  and  was  an  accomplished  driver  and  trainer.  Other  interests  included  gardening,  genealogy,  playing  golf  with  family  and  friends,  and  watching  his  beloved  Red  Sox.  David  also  enjoyed  traveling,  recently  having  visited  France  to  see  the  region  from  which  his  family  hailed. Surviving  family  members  include  two  sons,  Thomas  M.  Sicard  of  New  Jersey  and  David  L.  Sicard  of  Alburg,  Vt.;Íž  three  daughters,  Nancy  B.  Sicard  of  Buxton,  Maine  and  Amy  Kutchukian  and  Jennifer  Sicard  of  Swanton;Íž  two  stepsons,  Bertrand  M.  Galbreath  of  Southbridge,  Mass.,  and  Zachary  S.  Galbreath  of  Saratoga  Springs,  N.Y.;Íž  two  brothers,  Michael  Sicard  of  Bradenton,  Fla.,  and  Terry  Sicard  of  %DUWRQ 9W ÂżYH VLVWHUV %DUEDUD 3HUNLQV of  Orleans,  Vt.,  Susan  Sicard  of  Barton, Â

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DAVID  SICARD Vt.,  Betsy  Diette  of  Sutton,  Vt.,  Patty  Royea  of  Lyndonville,  Vt.,  and  Judy  Fitzpatrick  of  Mooreville,  N.C.  He  is  survived  by  nine  grandchildren. He  was  predeceased  by  his  brothers  James  and  Lawrence  Sicard  and  sister  Mary  Sicard.  The  family  will  receive  friends  from  9-­10  a.m.  Tuesday,  Aug.  6,  2013,  at  St.  Mary’s  Church,  326  College  St.,  Middlebury,  Vt.  A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  will  be  celebrated  at  10  a.m.  Aug.  6,  2013,  with  the  Rev.  William  R.  Beaudin,  pastor,  as  celebrant.  Burial  with  military  honors  will  take  place  at  1:30  p.m.  at  Vermont  Veterans  Memorial  Cemetery,  Furnace  Road,  Randolph,  Vt. ,Q OLHX RI Ă€RZHUV PHPRULDO GRQD-­ tions  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  P.O.  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753,  or  the  American  Cancer  Society. Arrangements  are  under  the  direction  of  Sanderson-­Ducharme  Funeral  Home,  6RXWK 0DLQ 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 9W ¸

Beatrice Gagnon-Tucker-Briggs, New Haven NEW  HAVEN  â€”  Beatrice  S.  â€œBeaâ€?  Gagnon-­Tucker-­Briggs  of  New  Haven  died  at  her  home  last  Oct.  4,  2012. A  formal  memorial  service  is  being  held  for  her,  at  her  home  on  Saturday,  Aug.  10,  at  2  p.m. Immediately  following  the  service  will  be  a  celebration  of  her  life.  The Â

family  encourages  all  to  attend  and  enjoy  the  good  foods  and  conversa-­ tion.  Those  who  cannot  make  the  service  are  still  welcome  to  stop  by  for  the  celebration. If  you  have  any  questions  call  her  son  Pete  at  903-­879-­5267  or  her  granddaughter  Hilary  at  802-­453-­6187.

Thomas Norton Sr., 62, Vergennes VERGENNES  â€”  Thomas  J.  Norton  Sr.,  62,  passed  away  Tuesday,  July  30,  2013,  at  Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  in  Burlington  surrounded  by  his  loved  ones. He  was  born  Aug.  31,  1950,  in  Burlington,  the  son  of  Edgar  Norton  and  Catherine  Smith. +H HQMR\HG KXQWLQJ ÂżVKLQJ DQG spending  time  with  his  family. Thomas  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Phyllis  Norton;Íž  his  three  children,  Julie  Norton,  Thomas  Norton  Jr.  and  Angie  Preston  and  husband  Eric;Íž  three  grandchildren,  Sadie  Norton,  Isaac  Preston,  and  Killyin  Norton;Íž  a  great-­grandson,  Blake;Íž  a  brother,  Gary  Norton;Íž  and  several  nieces  and  nephews. He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents,  and  a  brother,  James  Norton. Friends  may  call  at  Brown-­ McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Vergennes  on  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  from  11  a.m.  up  to  1  p.m.  with  a  burial  following  at  Prospect  Cemetery  in  Vergennes. Â

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A  recent  report  from  the  Annie  E.  Casey  Foundation  titled  â€œKids  Countâ€?  reminds  us  that  about  one-­ third  of  Vermont’s  children  live  in  homes  where  the  cost  of  housing  is  a  substantial  economic  burden  and  one-­quarter  of  children  live  in  homes  where  their  parents  do  not  have  secure  employment.  Extending  natural  gas  service  is  one  way  to  help  address  this  challenge.  In  Franklin  County,  where  I  am  from,  and  where  I  own  rental  prop-­ erty,  we’ve  had  access  to  natural  gas  for  many  years.  It  has  helped  us  save  about  50  percent  on  the  cost  of  heating,  as  compared  to  oil  and  SURSDQH 7KH VLJQLÂżFDQW VDYLQJV from  using  natural  gas  helps  to  keep  the  cost  of  housing  lower  than  in  other  parts  of  Vermont.  Lower  hous-­ ing  costs  help  families  increase  their  economic  security.  Natural  gas  is  also  cleaner  and  is  playing  a  valuable  part  as  America  reduces  its  reliance  on  oil  from  volatile,  sometimes  hostile,  regions  of  the  world.  Homes  heated  by  natu-­ ral  gas  reduce  their  greenhouse  gas  emissions  by  about  25  percent. These  same  advantages  extend  to  job  creators.  If  an  employer  can  reduce  their  fuel  bill  by  about  50  percent,  that  savings  can  be Â

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Rummage  sale  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Church.  All  clothing  items  $2  or  less.  Flea  market  items  as  well.  Continues  Aug.  3.  Summer  concert  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  10-­11  a.m.,  Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  Professional  storyteller  Peter  Burns  comes  to  celebrate  the  JUDQG ÂżQDOH RI WKH OLEUDU\ÂśV VXPPHU FKLOGUHQÂśV programming.  Families  of  all  ages  are  welcome.  Annual  two-­day  book  sale  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Large  book  sale  with  hundreds  of  books  for  sale.  Proceeds  EHQHÂżW OLEUDU\ SURJUDPV &RQWLQXHV $XJ Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Middlebury  VFW.  CVAA’s  monthly  First  Friday  luncheon,  featuring  BBQ  sweet  sausage  on  a  bun  with  peppers  and  onions,  mini  sirloin  kabobs,  sides  of  red  potato  salad  and  vege-­ table  pasta  salad,  and  chocolate  creme  de  cacao  brownie  with  vanilla  ice  cream.  Suggested  dona-­ tion  $4.  Reservations  required  by  July  31:  1-­800-­ 642-­5119.  Free  transportation  by  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  5-­6  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surround-­ ing  grounds.  Philippe  Beullens,  associate  city  carillonneur  of  Mechelen  and  Leuven,  Belgium,  and  instructor  at  St.  Martin’s  College  in  Overijse,  Belgium,  performs.  Free.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www. middlebury.edu/arts.  Ten  Rod  Road  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Central  Park.  Dance  to  a  variety  of  tunes,  from  ballads  to  rockers.  Info:  247-­6401  or  www.brandon.org.  Part  of  Brandon’s  free  summer  concert  series.  Atlantic  Crossing  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Traditional  music  of  Quebec,  Maritime  Canada,  the  British  Isles  and  New  England.  Free  will  donation.  Part  of  the  Salisbury  Summer  Performance  Series.  â€œOur  Townâ€?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â€œOur  Townâ€?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  production  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19. Â

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Green  Mountain  Club  hike  to  Rattlesnake  Cliffs  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  meeting  place  and  time  TBA.  Green  Mountain  Club  Bread  Loaf  Section  outing  to  the  rock  outcropping  above  Lake  Dunmore,  with  spectacular  views.  Moderate  hike,  3.9  miles  round  trip.  Bring  water  and  lunch.  Contact  leader  Mike  Greenwood  for  meeting  time  and  place:  (802)  898-­7434  or  mike802vt@comcast. net.  Rain  date  Aug.  4.  Invasive  insects  program  in  Salisbury.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  9  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Branbury  State  Park.  Brandon  Cadette  Girl  Scout  Troop  30649  hosts  a  seminar,  led  by  Vermont  forestry  expert  Rhonda  Mace,  on  the  state’s  invasive  insects.  The  seminar  will  teach  how  to  identify  them  and  what  to  do  if  you  ¿QG VRPH $OO DJHV ZHOFRPH %ULQJ D EURZQ EDJ lunch  and  wear  hiking  shoes.  Info  and  registration:  rhonda.mace@state.vt.us  or  802-­595-­0802.  Rummage  sale  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Church.  All  clothing  items  $2  or  less.  Flea  market  items  as  well.  Town-­wide  yard  sale  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  downtown  Brandon.  Sidewalk  sales  and  yard  sales  all  over  town.  Map  available  that  morning  at  the  Visitor  Center,  the  Stephen  A.  Douglas  birthplace  and  online.  Registration  forms  in  local  papers  and  online  at  www.brandon.org.  Info:  247-­6401.  Bat  habitat  walk  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  D P 7UHOHYHQ )DUP 7KH ÂżUVW LQ D VHULHV of  walking  tours  of  the  Bat  Habitat  Enhancement  project  at  Treleven  Farm.  Walks  take  place  every  Saturday  through  Nov.  2.  Arrive  at  Don  and  Cheryl  Mitchell’s  house  by  10  a.m.  For  more  info  and/ or  directions,  call  545-­2278  or  google  â€œTreleven  Farm.â€?  Annual  two-­day  book  sale  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  11  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Large  book  sale  with  hundreds  of  books  for  sale.  Proceeds  EHQHÂżW OLEUDU\ SURJUDPV Hill  Country  Holiday  parade  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  11:30  a.m.-­noon,  Lincoln  village.  Annual  event,  followed  by  a  community  potluck.  Charter  Day  celebration  in  Granville.  Saturday, Â

Aug.  3,  1-­4  p.m.,  Granville  Town  Hall  and  green,  Route  100.  A  day  of  community  celebration  with  old-­fashioned  games  and  prizes  for  kids,  free  ice  cream,  Granville  residents  group  photo  at  1:15,  recording  booth  to  share  local  stories,  history  presentation,  history  exhibit,  and  cupcake  contest  with  cash  prizes.  Info:  rd1westlawn@yahoo.com.  Natural  history  afternoon  for  children  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  1-­3  p.m.,  Mount  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  Naturalist  Sue  Wetmore  leads  a  fun  afternoon  for  children,  exploring  nature  on  the  Mount.  Dress  for  the  weather  and  bring  water.  Call  for  details:  948-­2000.  Solar  house  tour  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  1-­4  p.m.,  Parking  lot  off  Ridgeline  Road.  Students  will  offer  tours  of  â€œInSite,â€?  their  2013  Middlebury  College  Solar  Decathlon  house.  Info:  info@acornenergycoop.com.  Midd  Summer  Festival  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  3-­7  p.m.,  Marble  Works  lawn.  Vermont’s  third  annual  beer,  wine,  cider  and  cheese  festival  with  four  live  music  acts.  For  those  21  and  over  who  wish  to  sample  alcohol,  tickets  are  $25,  $20  in  advance,  and  include  admission,  a  souvenir  sampling  glass,  10  tasting  tokens  and  unlimited  cheese  sampling.  Tickets  $5  for  those  who  are  under  21  or  not  drinking;  free  for  children  younger  than  6.  Tickets  available  at  local  stores  or  at  www. middsummerfestival.com.  250th  Celebration  of  Sudbury.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  3:30-­7  p.m.,  Sudbury  Meeting  House,  Route  30.  Several  speakers  will  give  presentations  on  the  history  of  Sudbury.  Children’s  activities.  Potluck  dinner  at  5:30;  bring  a  casserole,  salad  or  dessert.  Grilled  chicken,  hamburgers  and  drinks  will  be  provided;  donations  are  appreciated.  RSVP  to  273-­3540  or  marchica@middlebury.edu.  Be-­bop  Car  Hop  Supper  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  5-­7  p.m.,  Lincoln  United  Church  lawn.  Part  of  Lincoln’s  Hill  Country  Holiday.  Summer  Reading  Series  in  Rochester.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery.  Kellam  Ayres  &  Vijay  Seshadri  read  from  their  own  work.  Free.  Refreshments  follow.  Info:  767-­9670.  â€œBlancanievesâ€?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  7-­9  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  A  2012  6SDQLVK ÂżOP VHW LQ VRXWKHUQ 6SDLQ LQ WKH V Stunning  reworking  of  â€œSnow  White.â€?  In  Spanish  with  English  subtitles.  Part  of  the  Middlebury  College  Language  Schools  International  Film  )HVWLYDO 6RPH ÂżOPV LQ WKH VHULHV DUH QRW VXLWDEOH for  children.  Silent  movie  screening  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall  and  Community  Center,  Route  7.  â€œSally  of  the  Sawdustâ€?  (1925),  starring  W.C.  Fields  and  Carol  Dempster,  in  a  comedy  about  a  lovably  disreputable  con  man  who  becomes  the  unlikely  guardian  of  an  orphaned  circus  waif.  Accompanied  by  live  music  by  Jeff  Rapsis.  Free,  but  donations  to  the  town  hall  resto-­ ration  fund  appreciated.  Info:  www.brandontown-­ hall.org.  â€œOur  Townâ€?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â€œOur  Townâ€?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  production  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19. Â

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Ice  cream  social  in  Lincoln.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  noon-­2  p.m.,  United  Church  of  Lincoln.  Ice  cream  with  homemade  cakes.  Check  out  the  Lincoln  Historical  Society’s  display  about  the  church’s  150th  birthday.  Info:  453-­4280.  Hike  Into  History  in  Orwell.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  2-­4  p.m.,  Mount  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  Mount  Independence  Coalition  president  Steven  Zeoli  leads  a  hike  on  the  trails  of  the  mount.  Walk  in  the  footsteps  of  Revolutionary  War  soldiers.  Museum  admission  $5  adults,  free  for  kids  under  15.  Info:  948-­2000.  Classical  concert  in  Rochester.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  4-­6  p.m.,  Rochester  Federated  Church.  The  Rochester  Chamber  Music  Society  welcomes  9DQHVVD +ROUR\G RQ Ă€XWH DQG 3HWHU &OHPHQWH on  guitar,  playing  a  program  of  Piazzola,  Hoover,  Bach  and  others.  Free,  but  donations  welcome.  Info:  767-­9234  or  rcmsvt.org.  Conservation  fundraising  event  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  4-­6:30  p.m.,  Mary’s  at  Baldwin  Creek.  The  9HUPRQW /DQG 7UXVW LV UDLVLQJ WKH ÂżQDO LW needs  to  protect  the  Farr  and  Fuller  farms,  687  DFUHV RI ÂżHOGV DQG IRUHVWV QRUWK RI %ULVWRO YLOODJH Appetizers  donated  by  Mary’s,  old-­time  music  and  readings  by  local  writers  John  Elder  and  Chris  Shaw.  Meet  the  farmers,  enter  to  win  a  Vermont  Fold  Rocker  rocking  chair  and  more.  RSVP  and  info:  802-­262-­1204.  Mary’s  will  donate  25  percent Â

of  the  evening’s  dinner  proceeds  to  the  campaign.  Info:  www.vlt.org/bristol.  â€œOur  Townâ€?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â€œOur  Townâ€?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  production  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19. Â

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Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Aug.  5,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  The  Vergennes  City  Band  plays  in  the  park  every  Monday  night  through  Aug.  19. Â

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“Weed  and  feedâ€?  gardening  get-­ together  in  Monkton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  6,  9:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Willowell  Foundation  (Stoney  Meadow  Lane  and  Bristol  Road).  Weekly  summer  gathering  for  all  ages  and  levels  of  experi-­ ence  to  lend  a  hand  at  the  Willowell  Foundation’s  teaching  garden  and  farm,  followed  by  a  lunch  of  brick-­oven  pizza.  Produce  harvested  goes  to  local  schools  and  food  shelves.  Check  for  weather-­ based  decisions:  www.willowell.org  or  info@ willowell.org.  Youth  media  lab  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Aug.  6,  3-­4:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  entering  grades  4  and  up  are  invited  to  join  library  and  MCTV  staff  to  make  movies  and  learn  about  technology  using  MCTV’s  state-­of-­the-­art  media  stations.  Tuesdays  through  Aug.  6.  Drop-­in.  Info:  388-­4097.  American  Longboards  in  concert  in  Castleton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  6,  7-­10  p.m.,  Castleton  Pavilion.  Part  of  the  2013  Castleton  Summer  Concert  Series.  Free.  Rain  or  shine.  Free.  Info:  www.castle-­ ton.edu/concerts. Â

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“Maker  Day:  Science  With  a  Twistâ€?  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Aug.  7,  10:30  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  Investigate  the  forces  of  nature  with  fun  science  stations  and  the  raw  materials  to  make  your  own  inventions.  Drop-­in.  Info:  388-­4097.  Band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  7,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Free  weekly  band  concert,  weather  permitting,  through  the  end  of  August.  Starry  Starry  Night  in  Hubbardton.  Wednesday,  $XJ S P +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂżHOG 6WDWH Historic  Site.  Experienced  stargazers  share  their  WHOHVFRSHV DQG NQRZOHGJH %ULQJ EODQNHWV Ă€DVK-­ lights  and  your  own  binoculars  or  telescopes.  Marshmallows  on  us.  In  case  of  rain,  there  will  be  an  inside  program.  Free  but  donations  welcome.  Info:  (802)  273-­2282. Â

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Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  7-­9  a.m.,  Otter  View  Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  A  monthly  OCAS-­MALT  event,  inviting  community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  leader  Craig  Zondag  at  Otter  View  Park  parking  area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Shorter  and  longer  routes  possible.  Come  for  all  or  part  of  the  walk.  Beginning  birders  welcome.  Info:  388-­1007  or  388-­6019.  YMCA  Diabetes  Prevention  Program  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  4:30-­5:30  p.m.,  Porter  Hospital,  Collins  Building  Conference  Room  $ 7KH ÂżUVW PHHWLQJ LQ D IUHH <0&$ SURJUDP through  Vermont  Blueprint  for  Health.  Reduce  your  risk  of  Type  2  diabetes  and  gain  tools  for  healthy  living.  Continues  weekly  through  Nov.  20.  To  see  if  you  qualify,  call  382-­3468,  ext.  2,  or  email  moneill@portermedical.org.  Top  Chef  Shenanigans  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  5-­7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Think  you’ve  got  what  it  takes  to  create  the  best  concoction  out  of  limited  ingredients?  For  teen  in  grade  7-­12.  Hosted  by  Ilsley’s  VolunTeens.  Info:  388-­4097.  NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Carol’s  Hungry  Mind  Cafe.  The  New  England  Review  welcomes  writ-­ ers  Partridge  Boswell,  Michael  Collier,  Cleopatra  Mathis  and  Angela  Palm,  who  will  read  from  their  work.  Free.  â€œDie  Fledermausâ€?  operetta  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  7:30-­10:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Middlebury  College Â

Birthday  party THE  UNITED  CHURCH  of  Lincoln  celebrates  its  150th  birthday  with  an  ice  cream  social  on  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  from  noon  to  2  p.m.  at  the  Lincoln  Historical  Society  building  on  Quaker  Street.

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Kelsey  and  others.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  welcome  and  reading  in  Ripton.  :HGQHVGD\ $XJ S P /LWWOH 7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV :HOFRPH E\ 0LFKDHO &ROOLHU DQG UHDG-­ ings  by  Linda  Bierds  and  Randall  Kenan.  Free.  Events  subject  to  change;  call  WKURXJK $XJ RU DIWHU $XJ WR FRQÂżUP )XOO VFKHGXOH DW www.middlebury.edu/blwc. Â

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Music  al  fresco 6,1*(5 &20326(5 02,5$ 60,/(< SHUIRUPV RQ WKH GHFN DW 7RXUWHUHOOH LQ 1HZ +DYHQ RQ Saturday,  Aug.  3.  Michael  Chorney  and  Brett  Lanier  open  the  show  at  6:30  p.m. Summer  Language  School’s  German  for  Singers  program  presents  Johann  Strauss’  most  famous  operetta  at  8  p.m.  Pre-­show  talk,  in  English,  at  7:30  p.m.  Balcony  seats  available  to  the  public,  $15,  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKH-­ DWHU RUJ RU DW WKH GRRU $OVR RQ $XJ Band  concert  in  Orwell.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  7:30-­ 8:30  p.m.,  Orwell  village  green.  Weekly  summer  concerts.  Rehearsal  in  the  Orwell  Village  School  band  room  preceding  each  concert  at  6:30  p.m.  Info:  www.facebook.com/OrwellTownBand.  Movies  on  the  Park  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  â€œJumanji.â€?  Free  movie  on  a  theater-­sized  screen,  starting  at  dusk.  Suitable  for  all  ages.  Desserts  and  refreshments  will  be  available.  Bring  a  blanket  and  bug  spray.  Rain  location:  Holley  Hall.  Info:  www.bristolrec.org  or  453-­5885. Â

Aug

9

FRIDAY

Arts  Walk  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  S P GRZQWRZQ 0LGGOHEXU\ DQG WKH 0DUEOH :RUNV 0RQWKO\ RXWGRRU VWUROO through  town  featuring  art,  music,  food  and  fun.  6HH PRQWKO\ Ă€LHU DW ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\DUWVZDON FRP Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  $XJ S P 0HDG &KDSHO DQG VXUURXQG-­ LQJ JURXQGV *RUGRQ 6ODWHU &DQDGLDQ 'RPLQLRQ &DULOORQQHXU (PHULWXV SHUIRUPV )UHH ,QIR 443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  â€œDie  Fledermausâ€?  operetta  on  stage  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ $XJ S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU 7KH 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH 6XPPHU Language  School’s  German  for  Singers  program  presents  Johann  Strauss’  most  famous  operetta  at  8  p.m.  Pre-­show  talk,  in  English,  at  7:30  p.m.  Balcony  seats  available  to  the  public,  $15,  at  the  7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU org,  or  at  the  door.  Point  CounterPoint  faculty  concert  in  Salisbury. )ULGD\ $XJ S P 6DOLVEXU\ &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK $ FKDPEHU PXVLF FRQFHUW E\ WKH 3&3 IDFXOW\ LQ FHOHEUDWLRQ of  the  camp’s  50th  season  of  operation  on  Lake  Dunmore. Â

Aug

10

SATURDAY

&KXUFK Ă€HD PDUNHW LQ +DQFRFN  6DWXUGD\ $XJ D P S P +DQFRFN 7RZQ +DOO 5RXWH $QQXDO Ă€HD market,  plus  bake  sale  and  food  booth.  Donations  currently  being  taken;  tables  available  for  rent.  ,QIR Summer  Reading  Series  in  Rochester.  Saturday,  Aug.  10,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery.  John  (OGHU DQG :RRQ 3LQJ &KLQ UHDG IURP WKHLU RZQ ZRUN )UHH 5HIUHVKPHQWV IROORZ ,QIR King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Aug.  10,  S P )HUULVEXUJK &RPPXQLW\ &HQWHU and  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  HYHQLQJ RI IXQ DQG FDUG JDPHV &RPH SODQQLQJ to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  JDPH 5HTXHVWHG GRQDWLRQ

Aug

11

SUNDAY

Mark  Twain  living  history  presen-­ tation  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Aug.  11,  S P %UDQGRQ 7RZQ +DOO 0DUN Twain  lookalike  Eric  Rotsinger  brings  this  historic  author  and  his  personality  to  life.  Tickets  $5,  avail-­ DEOH DW &DUUÂśV )ORULVW DQG *LIWV RU DW WKH GRRU Free  yoga/meditation  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  $XJ S P 2WWHU &UHHN <RJD LQ WKH 0DUEOH :RUNV 0RQWKO\ FRPPXQLW\ JDWKHULQJ ZLWK JHQWOH \RJD PHGLWDWLRQ DQG UHDGLQJ WKH )LYH 0LQGIXOQHVV Trainings  of  Thich  Nhat  Hanh.  Beginners  welcome.  ,QIR 1R FKDUJH EXW GRQDWLRQV DUH DFFHSWHG 7KLV FODVV LV D EHQHÂżW IRU + 2 3 ( Jeremy  Mohney  Quartet  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Aug.  S P %UDQGRQ 0XVLF +RW MD]] NHHS-­ LQJ WKH WRH WDSSLQJ PXVLF RI WKH V Âś V DQG ’40s  alive.  Admission  $15.  Reservations  encour-­ DJHG RU LQIR#EUDQGRQ PXVLF QHW

Aug

12

MONDAY

Band  concert  in  Vergennes. 0RQGD\ $XJ S P 9HUJHQQHV &LW\ 3DUN 7KH 9HUJHQQHV &LW\ %DQG SOD\V LQ WKH SDUN HYHU\ 0RQGD\ QLJKW WKURXJK $XJ

Aug

13

TUESDAY

Special  Effects  Spectacular  for  kids  in  Middlebury. 7XHVGD\ $XJ a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  Four-­day  class,  Aug.  13-­16,  for  kids  in  grades  4  and  up  who  have  DWWHQGHG D /LJKWV &DPHUD $FWLRQ FDPS RU DW OHDVW ÂżYH VHVVLRQV RI WKH <RXWK 0HGLD /DE /HDUQ KRZ WR add  special  effects  to  your  movies.  Advance  regis-­ tration  required;  space  is  limited.  Register  online  starting  June  1  at  www.ilsleypubliclibrary.org.  â€œWeed  and  feedâ€?  gardening  get-­together  in  Monkton. 7XHVGD\ $XJ D P S P :LOORZHOO )RXQGDWLRQ 6WRQH\ 0HDGRZ /DQH DQG %ULVWRO 5RDG :HHNO\ VXPPHU JDWKHULQJ IRU DOO ages  and  levels  of  experience  to  lend  a  hand  at  the  Willowell  Foundation’s  teaching  garden  and  farm,  followed  by  a  lunch  of  brick-­oven  pizza.  Produce  harvested  goes  to  local  schools  and  food  shelves.  &KHFN IRU ZHDWKHU EDVHG GHFLVLRQV ZZZ ZLOORZ-­ HOO RUJ RU LQIR#ZLOORZHOO RUJ Satin  and  Steel  in  concert  in  Castleton.  Tuesday,  $XJ S P &DVWOHWRQ 3DYLOLRQ 3DUW RI WKH &DVWOHWRQ 6XPPHU &RQFHUW 6HULHV )UHH Rain  or  shine.  Free.  Info:  www.castleton.edu/ concerts.  â€œTelling  Amy’s  Storyâ€?  screening  at  Middlebury  College. 7XHVGD\ $XJ S P Twilight  Hall,  50  Franklin  St.  Presented  by  the  $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO $JDLQVW 'RPHVWLF DQG Sexual  Violence.  Free. Â

Aug

14

WEDNESDAY

GED  testing  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Aug.  14,  8:45  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  9HUPRQW $GXOW /HDUQLQJ %RDUGPDQ 6W 3UH UHJLVWUDWLRQ UHTXLUHG &DOO IRU LQIR and  to  register.  Fourth  annual  Family  Tie-­Dye  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Aug.  14,  10:30  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  Bring  in  your  own  pre-­washed  shirts,  pillowcases,  socks,  etc.,  for  this  fun  end-­of-­ VXPPHU WUDGLWLRQ 'URS LQ ,QIR 890 0RUJDQ +RUVH )DUP RSHQ KRXVH LQ Weybridge.  :HGQHVGD\ $XJ D P S P 890 0RUJDQ +RUVH )DUP )UHH DQG RSHQ WR the  public.  St.  Ambrose  Lawn  Party  and  Chicken  Barbecue  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  14,  5-­8  p.m.,  Bristol  WRZQ JUHHQ %%4 FKLFNHQ DQG Âż[LQJV SLH FRQWHVW and  sale,  fried  bread  dough,  baked  goodies,  white  elephant  table.  In  the  event  of  rain,  the  church  hall  ZLOO EH RSHQ IRU GLQLQJ ,QIR Lego  Night  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  Aug.  14,  S P 3ODWW 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ 6HH ZKDW \RX can  make  with  the  library’s  amazing  Lego  collec-­ tion,  and  enjoy  a  little  friendly  competition  in  the  SURFHVV )RU DQ\RQH RU ROGHU ,QIR Jubilee  Jazz  Band  concert  in  Brandon.  :HGQHVGD\ $XJ S P &HQWUDO Park.  Six-­piece  band  plays  Dixieland  jazz.  Info:  RU ZZZ EUDQGRQ RUJ 3DUW RI %UDQGRQÂśV free  summer  concert  series.  Band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  14,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Free  weekly  band  concert,  weather  permitting,  through  the  end  of  August.  Book  discussion  group  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  $XJ S P /LQFROQ /LEUDU\ 7KLV PRQWKÂśV ERRN Âł7HOO WKH :ROYHV ,ÂśP +RPH´ E\ &DURO 5LIND %UXQW ,QIR +LVWRULFDO VRFLHW\ PHHWLQJ LQ 6DOLVEXU\  :HGQHVGD\ $XJ S P 6DOLVEXU\ &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK 7KH 6DOLVEXU\ +LVWRULFDO Society  welcomes  Bill  Powers,  who  will  speak  about  and  share  photos  of  the  Sucker  Brook  sawmill  community,  including  the  Newton  &  Thompson  sawmill,  Aunt  Jenny  and  her  teahouse,  DUWLVW &KDUOHV :HVOH\ 6DQGHUVRQ IDUPHU /R\DO

THURSDAY

Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  D P /LWWOH 7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV $ODQ 6KDSLUR SUHVHQWV Âł0DUN 7ZDLQ DQG WKH &UHDWLYH $PELJXLWLHV RI ([SHUWLVH ´ )UHH (YHQWV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH FDOO WKURXJK $XJ RU DIWHU $XJ WR FRQÂżUP )XOO schedule  at  www.middlebury.edu/blwc.  â€œMunch  150â€?  exhibition  broadcast  in  Middlebury.  7KXUVGD\ $XJ D P S P 7RZQ +DOO Theater.  Audiences  will  get  a  closeup  view  of  the  IXOO Âł0XQFK ´ H[KLELWLRQ RI WKH OLIHWLPH ZRUNV RI (GYDUG 0XQFK EURDGFDVW IURP 1RUZD\ÂśV 0XQFK 0XVHXP DQG 1DWLRQDO 0XVHXP VKRZQ RQ WKH THT  big  screen.  Broadcast  includes  a  virtual  tour  of  Norway.  Tickets  $10/$6,  available  at  the  THT  ER[ RIÂżFH RU WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ RU DW the  door.  Also  showing  at  7  p.m.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  reading  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  15,  4:30-­5:30  p.m.,  Little  7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV 5HDGLQJ E\ )UDQN Bidart.  Free.  Events  subject  to  change;  call  WKURXJK $XJ RU DIWHU $XJ WR FRQÂżUP )XOO VFKHGXOH DW ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\ edu/blwc.  3UHPLHUH VFUHHQLQJ RI 7URSLFDO 6WRUP ,UHQH ÂżOP in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  15,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  9HUPRQW )RONOLIH &HQWHU )LOPPDNHU -RH 'H)HOLFH will  screen  his  new  documentary,  â€œAfter  the  Floods:  Vermont’s  Rivers  and  the  Legacy  of  Irene.â€?  ,Q FRQMXQFWLRQ ZLWK WKH 9)&ÂśV FXUUHQW H[KLELW Âł7KH 3RZHU RI :DWHU 5HĂ€HFWLRQV RQ 5LYHUV DQG Lessons  from  Irene,â€?  on  display  through  Sept.  7.  ,QIR “Munch  150â€?  exhibition  broadcast  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  15,  7-­8:45  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Audiences  will  get  a  closeup  view  of  the  full  ³0XQFK ´ H[KLELWLRQ RI WKH OLIHWLPH ZRUNV RI (GYDUG 0XQFK EURDGFDVW IURP 1RUZD\ÂśV 0XQFK 0XVHXP DQG 1DWLRQDO 0XVHXP VKRZQ RQ WKH THT  big  screen.  Broadcast  includes  a  virtual  tour  of  Norway.  Tickets  $10/$6,  available  at  the  THT  ER[ RIÂżFH RU WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ RU DW the  door.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. 7KXUVGD\ $XJ S P /LWWOH 7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV 5HDGLQJV E\ -DPLH Quatro,  Robert  Boswell  and  Jennifer  Grotz.  Free.  (YHQWV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH FDOO WKURXJK $XJ RU DIWHU $XJ WR FRQÂżUP )XOO schedule  at  www.middlebury.edu/blwc. Â

Aug

16

FRIDAY

Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton. )ULGD\ $XJ D P /LWWOH 7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV &KDUOHV %D[WHU SUHVHQWV Âł7KH 5HTXHVW 0RPHQW RU Âľ7KHUHÂśV 6RPHWKLQJ , :DQW <RX WR 'R ϫ )UHH (YHQWV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH FDOO WKURXJK $XJ RU DIWHU $XJ WR FRQÂżUP )XOO schedule  at  www.middlebury.edu/blwc.  End-­of-­summer  reading  party  for  kids  in  Lincoln.  )ULGD\ $XJ S P /LQFROQ /LEUDU\ ,FH cream,  a  dinosaur  bone  hunt,  games  and  prizes.  Drawing  for  the  â€œPizza  with  Debiâ€?  prize.  Info:  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  16,  4:15-­5:15  p.m.,  Little  7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV 5HDGLQJV E\ (PLOLD Phillips,  Terrance  Hayes  and  Lia  Purpura.  Free.  (YHQWV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH FDOO WKURXJK $XJ RU DIWHU $XJ WR FRQÂżUP )XOO schedule  at  www.middlebury.edu/blwc.  Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.8/16  Friday,  $XJ S P 0HDG &KDSHO DQG VXUURXQG-­ LQJ JURXQGV *HRUJH 0DWWKHZ -U FDULOORQQHXU DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH DQG 1RUZLFK 8QLYHUVLW\ performs  the  last  concert  in  a  summer-­long  series  of  carillon  concerts  featuring  guest  carillonneurs  from  around  the  world.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www. middlebury.edu/arts.  Teddy  Bear/Stuffed  Friend  Sleepover  in  Shoreham.  Friday,  Aug.  16,  6-­7  p.m.,  Platt  0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ .LGV DJHV DQG ROGHU DUH LQYLWHG to  come  in  their  PJ’s  for  a  bedtime  snack  and  story  time  before  dropping  their  favorite  stuffed  animal  off  for  a  sleepover.  Kids  can  pick  up  their  DQLPDOV WKH QH[W PRUQLQJ IURP D P S P ,QIR “Nordic  Visionsâ€?  classical  concert  in  Rochester.  )ULGD\ $XJ S P 5RFKHVWHU )HGHUDWHG &KXUFK 7KH 5RFKHVWHU &KDPEHU 0XVLF 6RFLHW\ SUHVHQWV Âł1RUGLF 9LVLRQV 0XVLF IURP 1RUZD\ 6ZHGHQ DQG )LQODQG ´ ZLWK VRSUDQR 0DU\ %RQKDJ (YDQ 3UHPR RQ GRXEOH EDVV DQG &\QWKLD +XDUG on  piano.  Free,  but  donations  welcome.  Info:  RU UFPVYW RUJ Teen  movie  night  in  Lincoln. )ULGD\ $XJ p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  This  month’s  title:  â€œPitch  3HUIHFW´ 3* )UHH WR DOO WHHQV JUDGHV DQG XS 5HIUHVKPHQWV VHUYHG ,QIR Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. )ULGD\ $XJ S P /LWWOH 7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV 5HDGLQJV E\ 9LHYHH )UDQFLV 2O]PDQQ $QWKRQ\ 0DUUD DQG +HOHQD 0DUtD 9LUDPRQWHV )UHH (YHQWV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH FDOO WKURXJK $XJ RU DIWHU $XJ WR FRQÂżUP )XOO VFKHGXOH DW ZZZ PLGGOH-­ bury.edu/blwc. Â

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Education,  Health  &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  Library  Programs. FARMERS’  MARKETS Brandon  Farmers’  Market.  Fridays,  through  mid-­October,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Central  Park.  Homegrown  fresh  vegetables,  home-­baked  goods,  pure  Vermont  maple  syrup,  honey  and  handcrafted  items. Bristol  Farmers’  Market.  Wednesdays,  June  5-­Sept.  4,  and  Saturdays,  June  1-­Oct.  5,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.  on  the  village  green. Middlebury  Farmers’  Market.  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  on  the  green  at  the  Marble  Works,  starting  May  4,  as  well  as  on  Wednesdays  starting  June  12.  Local  produce,  meats,  cheese  and  eggs,  baked  goods,  jams,  prepared  foods  and  more.  EBT  and  debit  cards  welcome.  Info:  www. MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org  or  on  Facebook. Orwell  Farmers’  Market.  Fridays,  June-­October,  3-­6  p.m.,  town  green. Vergennes  Farmers’  Market.  Thursdays,  June  13-­Sept.  26,  3-­6:30  p.m.,  city  green.  Local  produce,  baked  goodies,  hand-­ PDGH FUDIWV IDUP IUHVK HJJV Ă€RZHUV DQG PRUH SPORTS Box  lacrosse  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Thursday,  June  13-­July  18  (except  July  4).  Age  groups:  adult,  college,  high  school.  Cost  $10  per  night.  Info:  Dan  McIntosh,  388-­3444  or  dan@forthngoal.com. Co-­ed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-­2502;  Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-­8103. CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-­in  hours  during  the  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;  Wednesday  DQG )ULGD\ S P 0DLQ 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2IÂżFH building),  below  rec.  gym.  Teen  drop-­in  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-­5  p.m.  Info:  388-­3910  or  www.addisonteens.com. Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  p.m.  On  the  air  on  club  repeater  147.36/147.96  MHz,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visitors  welcome. Addison  County  Emergency  Planning  Committee.  Last  Wednesday,  5  p.m.  State  Police  Barracks.  Public  invited. Addison  County  Republican  Party.  Third  Friday,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library,  Middlebury.  897-­2744. American  Legion  Auxiliary  Post  27.  Fourth  Monday,  7  p.m.  American  Legion,  Wilson  Road,  Middlebury. Addison  County  Council  Against  Domestic  and  Sexual  Violence.  Fourth  Tuesday,  noon-­1:30  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse  in  Middlebury.  388-­9180. Brandon  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Tuesday,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center. Brandon  Senior  Citizen  Center.  1591  Forest  Dale  Road.  247-­3121. Bristol  Historical  Society.  Third  Thursday,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.,  Bristol. The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  Drive,  Bristol.  2SHQ PLNH QLJKW ÂżUVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK S P free  for  all  ages;  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www.bristolskatepark.com. LGBTQ  (Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual,  Transgender,  Queer).  Youth  support  group  meets  Monday  nights,  4-­6  p.m.,  Turningpoint  Center,  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Info:  388-­4249. Middlebury  Garden  Club.  Second  Tuesday.  Location  varies.  Barbara:  388-­8268. NEAT  (Northeast  Addison  Television)  Channel  16.  Fourth  Monday,  5-­7  p.m.  NEAT  studio  in  Bristol.  Bruce  Duncan,  bduncan@madriver.com. Neshobe  Sportsman  Club.  Second  Monday,  6  p.m.  potluck;  7  p.m.  meeting.  97  Frog  Hollow  Road  in  Brandon. Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  poetry  workshop  held  Thursdays, Â

Things  that  go  bump THE  BUMPING  JONES  play  original  music  steeped  in  rock,  soul,  funk  and  surf  styles.  The  Burlington-­ based  band  will  be  at  Two  Brothers  Tavern  in  Middlebury  on  Friday,  Aug.  9,  from  10  p.m.-­2  a.m. 1-­3  p.m.  Ilsley  Library  in  Middlebury.  Poets  of  all  ages  are  invited  to  share  their  poetry  for  feedback,  encouragement  and  optional  weekly  assignments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Free. Orwell  Historical  Society.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Orwell  Free  Library. PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  Thursday,  D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ RQ ([FKDQJH St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  Department  conference  room.  989-­8141. Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  9:30-­10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  Church. Samaritan’s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  October.  Come  share  ideas  and  craft  simple  items  for  Operation  Christmas  Child  shoeboxes.  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  6  p.m.,  Vergennes  American  Legion.  Social  hour  at  6,  dinner  at  6:45  with  meeting  following.  Visitors  welcome.  Info:  (802)  870-­7070  or  membership@vergenneslions.com. GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-­11  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury. Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights. Five-­Town  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-­5:30  p.m.  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace. Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-­3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-­2000. BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  $3,000.  Food  available.  %HQHÂżWV YHWHUDQV VFKRODUVKLSV DQG FRPPXQLW\ SURJUDPV 388-­9311. Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-­3121. Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-­ups  6:15  p.m.,  regular  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  complimentary  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  247-­5709. VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quickies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-­9468.

FUNDRAISING  SALES Bixby  Memorial  Library  Book  Sale,  Vergennes.  Monday,  12:30-­8  p.m.;  Tuesday-­Friday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Wide  variety  of  books,  many  current.  Proceeds  support  library  programs  and  materials. Brandon  Free  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  May  3-­Oct.  13,  2012.  Thursday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Sales  support  the  purchase  of  materials  for  the  circulat-­ ing  library  collections. Ilsley  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  First  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­3  p.m.  Info:  388-­4095. Ripton  United  Methodist  Church  Flea  Market/Farmers’  Market.  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­noon  until  late  fall.  Food,  antiques,  quilts,  ERRNV DQG PRUH 9HQGRUVÂś IHHV EHQHÂżW FKXUFK UHVWRUDWLRQ Info:  388-­2640. St.  Peter’s  Closet  in  Vergennes.  Behind  St.  Peter’s.  Open  Thursdays  and  Fridays,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  Info:  759-­2845.  Sales  support  St.  Peter’s.  Info:  877-­2367  or  www.stpetersvt.com. Two  Brothers  Tavern’s  Charitable  Mondays.  First  Monday.  10  percent  of  entire  day’s  proceeds  go  to  designated  charity. DANCE,  MUSIC,  ARTS  &  EDUCATION Bat  habitat  walk  in  New  Haven.  Saturdays,  Aug.  3-­Nov.  2,  10-­11:30  a.m.  Treleven  Farm.  Walk  the  woods  with  Don  and  Cheryl  Mitchell  and  learn  how  they  have  enhanced  the  summer  habitat  there  for  roosting  bats.  Info:  treleven.word-­ press.com. Bridge  club  in  Middlebury.  Thursdays,  5:30-­7:45  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Single  player  welcome.  Info:  462-­3373  or  gisela@ shoreham.net. Chess  club  in  Brandon.  Saturdays,  12:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Library.  All  ages  and  abilities  welcome. College  Session  for  Seniors  in  Middlebury.  Elderly  Services,  112  Exchange  St.  Classes  for  people  over  60  in  basic  computer,  opera,  politics,  history,  international  law  and  more.  Call  388-­3983  or  e-­mail  college@elderlyservices.org. Computer  lab  open  hours  in  Bristol.  Monday-­Thursday,  3:30-­7  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  library.  Free  access  to  the  library’s  electronic  resources,  courtesy  of  e-­Vermont  funding.  Conversational  Spanish  group  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  11  a.m.-­ 12:15  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Fluency  is  desirable  but  functional-­ LW\ LV VXIÂżFLHQW ,QIR Craft  workshop  in  Forest  Dale.  Tuesday,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  Living  Waters  Assembly  of  God  Church,  Route  53.  Free  workshop  for  knitting,  crocheting,  or  other  crafts.  Coffee  served.  Info: Â

247-­3637. Drum  Collective.  Group  drumming.  Every  Monday,  10-­11  a.m.,  111  Maple  St.  in  the  Marble  Works  at  Huard  Studio.  Led  by  local  percussionist  Will  Smith.  Open  to  all.  Info:  www.drum-­ collective.org. Drum  gathering  in  Bristol.  Last  Friday  of  the  Month,  6-­8  p.m.,  Recycled  Reading  of  Vermont.  Info:  453-­5982  or  www.recy-­ cledreadingofvt.com. French  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  Second  Saturday  (deuxième  Samedi)  of  the  month,  1  p.m.,  location  varies.  Enjoy  casual  conversation;  all  levels  welcome.  Info:  slater@ middlebury.edu. Jam  session  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Second  and  fourth  Thursdays  of  each  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St.  Bring  your  own  instrument  or  borrow  one  of  ours.  To  register,  call  Robin  or  Jutta  at  388-­3910. Journaling  for  Self-­Discovery  group  in  Lincoln.  Third  Thursday  of  every  month,  7  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Info:  453-­2665. Knitting  and  Rug  Hooking  in  Brandon.  First  and  third  Wednesdays  of  each  month,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.  Brandon  Library.  Project  sharing,  idea  gathering  and  textile  camaraderie. Knitting  group  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  1-­3  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center.  247-­3121. Knitting  group  in  Vergennes.  Third  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  Informal  assistance  provided.  Arabella  Holzapfel,  443-­5284  (weekdays),  877-­2172  (evenings)  or  araho@verizon.net. Maiden  Vermont  women’s  barbershop  chorus,  under  the  direc-­ tion  of  Lindi  Bortney,  is  open  to  women  of  all  ages.  The  group  sings  four-­part  a  cappella  music  from  traditional  barbershop  to  doo-­wop  and  Broadway.  Rehearsals  Thursdays,  7-­9:30  p.m.,  Cornwall  School.  Info:  989-­5435  or  go  to  www.maid-­ envermont.com. Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus.  Mead  Chapel.  Open  to  all  singers  without  auditions.  Conductor  Jeff  Rehbach,  443-­5811;  manager  Mary  Longey,  236-­7933. Otter  Creek  Choral  Society  in  Vergennes.  Rehearsals  Thursdays,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church,  starting  Sept.  1,  2011.  Directed  by  Wayne  Hobbs.  Info:  Connie  at  877-­3063. Parler  Français  Comme  Des  Vaches  Espagnoles.  Every  Thursday,  7  p.m.  35B  West.  St.  in  Bristol  (above  Paige  &  Campbell).  Conversational  French  for  speakers  of  all  abili-­ ties.  Info:  453-­2285. Russian  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  First  and  third  Sunday,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Sparkling,  56  College  St.  989-­7020  or  info@sparklingvt.com. Sacred  Harp  (Shape  Note)  Sing.  Second  Sunday,  2-­3:30  p.m.  Middlebury.  All  ages  and  levels  of  experience  welcome.  Debby,  388-­5410. Spanish  conversation  group  in  Brandon.  Every  Saturday,  11  a.m.  The  Inside  Scoop,  next  to  the  Brandon  Inn.  All  abilities  welcome.  Info:  247-­3306  or  247-­6600. Spanish  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  Tuesdays,  11  a.m.-­ noon,  Ilsley  Library.  Info:  388-­4095. Teen  movie  night  in  Middlebury.  First  Friday  of  every  month,  6-­10  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St. Twist  O’  Wool  Guild.  First  Thursdays,  7  p.m.  American  Legion  on  Wilson  Road. Vermont  Ukulele  Society.  Second  and  fourth  Mondays,  begin-­ ners  6:30-­7  p.m.  regular  session  7-­9  p.m.  at  Howden  Hall  in  Bristol.  Call  453-­6411  or  see  http://vtukes.webs.com  for  info.  Extra  ukuleles  for  beginners.

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Peers, Bourgeois BRIDPORT  â€”  Matthew  Bourgeois,  son  of  Steven  and  Valerie  Bourgeois,  and  Julie  Peers,  daughter  of  Laurin  and  Sandra  Peers,  were  duly  joined  in  marriage  on  July  20,  2013.  The  double-­ring  ceremony  was  held  in  Caswell,  Maine. The  maid  of  honor  was  .HOOLH 3HHUV VLVWHU RI WKH EULGH Bridesmaids  were  Jackie  Peers,  sister  of  the  bride;Íž  Christina  Sheldrick,  sister  of  the  groom;Íž  Crystal  Silva;Íž  Emily  O’Neal;Íž  and  $QQD +DOOHU The  best  man  was  Rob  Whipple.  *URRPVPHQ ZHUH (XJHQH 6KHOGULFN brother-­in-­law  of  the  groom;Íž  Willy  Smits;Íž  Mike  Morcombe;Íž  and  Cory  Dragon. was  Ruger,  the  couple’s  hound  dog. )ORZHU JLUOV ZHUH $PHOLD *RGLQ The  couple  currently  reside  in  DQG .D\OHH 3HHUV 7KH ULQJ EHDUHU Bridport.

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Annual  E.  Middlebury  community  picnic   an  opportunity  to  celebrate Editor’s  note:  This  piece  was  contributed  by  Peggy  Peabody. EAST  MIDDLEBURY  â€”  On  a  blazing  hot  day  in  East  Middlebury,  75  residents  turned  out  for  the  annual  Fire  District  No.  1  community  picnic  on  Sunday,  July  14.   Set-­up  on  Saturday  evening  was  accomplished  quickly  by  Eric  and  Erika  Murray,  Toby  Welch,  Jason  Larocque,  Bob  Wells,  Peggy  Peabody  and  Dana  Flanders.   The  next  day  Pat  Chaffee,  Jason  Larocque  and  Eric  Murray  grilled  hot  dogs  and  hamburgers  donated  by  The  Beef  Supply,  The  Waybury  Inn,  and  E&E  Murray  with  condi-­ ments  from  the  Downhome  Deli.  Melissa  Dragon  baked  and  decorated  the  cake.  Jason  Larocque,  from  Otter  Creek  Engineering,  went  to  great  lengths  to  obtain  Ben  and  Jerry’s  ice  cream  when  a  communication  lapse  prevented  Middlebury  Sweets  from  providing  ice  cream  for  dessert.  Jason  sold  the  leftover  ice  cream  during  the  townwide  yard  sale  on  July  20  and  donated  the  proceeds  to  the  Sarah  Partridge  Library.  The  leftover  meat  and  buns  were  donated  to  the  Valley  Bible  Church  Vacation  Bible  School,  which  was  held  the  week  of  July  15. This  year  Linda  and  Howard  Kelton  were  honored  for  their  work  in  our  community.  Their  major  contributions  include  serving  on  the  East  Middlebury  Citizens  Group  that  addressed  concerns  regarding  the  expansion  of  the  Carrara  gravel  pit  on  Schoolhouse  Hill  Road.  Linda  has  put  in  hours  working  on  the  project  to  record  the  information  from  the  gravestones  in  Prospect Â

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Cemetery.  She  has  also  photographed  each  house  and  business  in  East  Middlebury  and  has  them  displayed,  with  owner  information,  in  house  books  which  are  available  for  library  checkout. Other  helpers  who  made  the  event  run  smoothly  were  Sarah  and  Dayton  :DNHÂżHOG ZKR REWDLQHG WKH SODTXHV Kathleen  Ramsay,  who  provided  YDVHV RI Ă€RZHUV IRU WKH WDEOHV Aileen  Pettit,  who  solicited  door  SUL]HV DQG (ULND 0XUUD\ WKH RYHUDOO chairperson. Local  businesses  who  under-­ wrote  the  picnic  expenses  were Â

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SALISBURY  â€”  The  fifth  program  of  the  Summer  Series  will  be  held  this  Friday  evening,  Aug.  2,  at  the  Salisbury  Congregational  Church  at  7:30  p.m.  Atlantic  Crossing  members  Rick  Klein,  Viveka  Fox,  Peter  Macfarlane  and  Tristan  Henderson  will  perform  instrumental  and  vocal  music  from  New  England,  Quebec,  Maritime  Canada  and  the  British  Isles.  The  final  performance  of  the  series  will  be  music  from  Camp  Point  CounterPoint  faculty  on  Friday,  Aug.  9.  The  church  is  handicap  DFFHVVLEOH WKH SHUIRUPDQFHV DUH free  but  donations  are  welcome. On  Wednesday,  Aug.  7,  at  10  a.m.  representatives  from  three  grant  organizations  will  meet  with  members  of  the  town  hall  restora-­ tion  committee  and  the  Salisbury  church  to  review  the  restoration Â

needs  of  the  town  hall  and  the  church.  The  meeting  will  start  at  the  town  hall  and  move  to  the  church.  Lisa  Ryan  of  the  Vermont  Development  Fund,  Ann  Cousins  of  Preservation  Trust  and  Michele  Bailey  from  the  Arts  Council  will  talk  about  each  of  the  organiza-­ tions  and  offer  suggestions  about  grants  that  would  be  available  for  these  two  projects.  The  public  is  encouraged  to  attend  and  learn  ways  that  the  town  can  preserve  these  two  historic  buildings  in  the  village. Congratulations  to  Sophia  McKeever-­Parkes  who  has  been  chosen  as  one  of  a  team  of  eight  teenagers  from  New  York  and  Vermont  to  represent  the  United  States  at  the  seventh  International  Earth  Science  Olympiad  in  Mysore,  India,  this  September. Â

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Area  rivers  enjoying  good  health But  county’s  Riverwatch  group  will  continue  to  be  vigilant By  JOHN  FLOWERS “If  anything,  in  June,  (the  rain-­ ADDISON  COUNTY  â€”  Record  fall)  diluted  things,â€?  he  said.  â€œThe  rainfall  this  spring  and  summer  has  readings  were  lower.â€? swelled  area  waterways  but  has  not  But  the  ACRC  will  remain  vigi-­ swept  in  appreciably  higher  levels  of  lant  and  diligent  in  its  testing,  bacteria  or  phosphorous,  according  something  it  has  been  doing  since  to  preliminary  testing  results  com-­ 1997  in  association  with  area  com-­ piled  by  the  Addison  County  River-­ munities,  environmental  groups  watch  Collaborative  (ACRC). and  watershed  organizations.  The  â€œThe  plethora  of  water  doesn’t  Vermont  Department  of  Conser-­ seem  to  have  changed  vation  Lab  processes  things  that  much,â€?  said  batches  of  approxi-­ Matt  Witten,  coordina-­ Of concern mately  30  samples  the  tor  of  the  ACRC,  an  is a recent volunteers  collect  each  organization  that  moni-­ reading of 344 month,  while  the  Ad-­ tors  rivers  (and  many  of  dison  County  Regional  their  tributaries)  in  Ad-­ organisms per Planning  Commission  dison  County,  including  100 milliliters provides  meetings  the  Lemon  Fair  River,  at the Seeley space  and  other  ser-­ Otter  Creek,  Middle-­ Ferrisburgh,  swimming hole vices.  bury  Rover,  Little  Otter  Lincoln,  New  Haven,  Creek,  Lewis  Creek  and  off Shard Villa Starksboro,  Bristol,  New  Haven  River.  Once  Road. Vergennes  and  Salis-­ every  month,  from  April  bury  residents  have  to  September,  around  SURYLGHG ÂżQDQFLDO VXS-­ 20  ACRC  volunteers  collect  water  port  for  the  ACRC’s  activities. samples  from  approximately  30  sites  While  the  recent  preliminary  along  these  waterways.  The  state  of  test  results  are  good,  Witten  noted  Vermont  then  analyzes  the  samples  some  â€œtroubleâ€?  spots.  One  is  in  for  phosphorous,  nitrogen,  turbidity,  Lewis  Creek,  near  the  Tyler  Bridge  pathogens  and  other  elements  that  in  Monkton,  where  E.  coli  levels  can  undermine  the  health  of  rivers  were  recently  measured  at  around  and  the  people  who  use  them. 2,000  organisms  per  100  millili-­ While  one  might  suspect  the  high  ters.  The  Vermont  Department  of  river  levels  and  soaking  rains  have  Health’s  newly  revised  safety  stan-­ ushered  in  more  agricultural  runoff  dard  for  swimming  is  235  organ-­ and  E.  coli  bacteria  from  animal  isms  per  100  milliliters. waste,  ACRC  tests  aren’t  showing  Also  of  concern  is  a  recent  read-­ such  evidence  â€”  at  least  not  yet.  ing  of  344  organisms  per  100  milli-­ Witten  acknowledged  that  the  rain-­ liters  at  the  Seeley  swimming  hole  fall  probably  produced  an  initial  off  Shard  Villa  Road.  â€œpulseâ€?  of  pollutants,  but  they  were  Heidi  Willis,  ACRC  board  presi-­ apparently  quickly  absorbed  within  dent,  said  a  better  picture  of  the  the  water. health  of  the  county’s  rivers  will  be Â

known  before  Town  Meeting  Day  2014,  when  all  of  the  sampling  re-­ SRUWV DUH FRGLÂżHG LQ D ÂżQDO UHSRUW that  should  be  completed  by  next  February. In  the  meantime,  the  groups  and  its  volunteers  will  continue  to  gather  samples  and  work  to  re-­ verse  plans  by  the  U.S.  Geological  Survey  to  remove  16  of  its  stream  gauges  in  the  Lake  Champlain  Ba-­ sin.  Those  gauges  help  measure  WKH Ă€RZ RI ZDWHUZD\V ZLWKLQ WKH Champlain  Valley.  The  ACRC  is  particularly  concerned  about  the  scheduled  removal  by  Sept.  30  of  gauges  on  the  Little  Otter  Creek,  Lewis  Creek,  New  Haven  River  and  LaPlatte  River. Âł6WUHDP Ă€RZ LQIRUPDWLRQ LV HV-­ sential  for  analyzing  overall  water  quality  as  well  as  for  understanding  DQG WUDFNLQJ Ă€RRGV ´ :LWWHQ VDLG “These  gauges  have  provided  that  type  of  information  on  a  continual  basis.  Addison  County  Riverwatch  Collaborative,  as  well  as  several  other  partners  including  Trout  Un-­ limited,  are  very  concerned  that  would  be  shooting  ourselves  in  the  foot  by  taking  away  these  most  basic  and  reliable  sources  of  river  data.â€? The  collaborative  is  also  looking  for  a  coordinator  to  lead  sampling  for  the  Lower  Otter  Creek  and  Lit-­ tle  Otter  Creek  in  the  Vergennes-­ Ferrisburgh  area.  Anyone  inter-­ ested  in  taking  up  that  task  should  contact  Witten  at  434-­3236,  or  at  mwitten@gmavt.net. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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8QLTXH FROODERUDWLRQ RIIHUV PDQ\ EHQHÂżWV The  ongoing  collaboration  between  Addison  Respite  Since  then  many  Addison  County  residents  have  Care  Home  (ARCH)  and  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  EHQHÂżWHG IURP WKH ZHOO VXSSRUWHG DQG FDULQJ HQYLURQ-­ 5HKDELOLWDWLRQ &HQWHU +3+5& KDV SOD\HG D VLJQLÂż-­ PHQW WKDW ZDV SURYLGHG LQ WKHLU ÂżQDO GD\V 7HVWLPRQL-­ cant  role  in  the  ongoing  process  of  â€œCulture  Changeâ€?  als  have  been  received  from  community  members: at  HPHRC.  Culture  Change  is  a  philosophical  ap-­ “What  a  valuable  impact  this  room  has  had  on  our  proach  that  guides  the  organization  in  transforming  family.  No  one  can  prepare  you  for  this  stage  of  life,  the  facility  and  programs  to  respond  to  the  changing  but  I  am  glad  that  people  like  you  worked  on  this  proj-­ needs  and  expectations  of  our  community.  As  part  of  ect  with  that  in  mind.  Your  hard  work  and  dedication  this  overall  effort,  ARCH  has  created  two  suites  within  is  appreciated.â€?  HPHRC  that  provide  an  option  for  termi-­ “Thank  you  for  the  care  and  compas-­ nally  ill  people.  Daphne  Jensen,  chair  of  â€œNursing sion  you  provided  for  my  grammy  and  the  ARCH  Board  explains,  â€œWhen  we  homes have RXU IDPLO\ ,W ZDV D YHU\ GLIÂżFXOW WLPH IRU ÂżQG RXUVHOYHV LQ WKH ÂżQDO FKDSWHU RI RXU a reputation all  of  us,  but  your  kindness  and  the  lovely  life,  when  our  family  and  our  friends  wish  room  was  helpful.â€?  of being very to  gather  and  be  near,  sometimes  we  can  And  â€œThank  you  for  the  very  important  no  longer  be  at  home.  The  ARCH  rooms  institutional work  you  are  doing  for  our  community.â€?  offer  space  where  residents  and  their  in both The  staff  at  HPHRC  also  feel  pride  in  loved  ones  can  navigate  their  end  of  life  appearance and the  services  provided  in  the  ARCH  suites.  journey,  empowered  in  decision  making  in the services The  admissions  director  shared  the  reac-­ and  supported  by  compassionate  and  well  provided, but tion  of  one  family:  â€œThe  room  is  like  a  trained  professionals.â€? palace  to  them  they  were  so  excited  that  â€œNursing  homes  have  a  reputation  of  we are putting they  checked  every  nook  and  cranny  being  very  institutional  in  both  appear-­ all of our energy not  believing  that  they  could  actually  ance  and  in  the  services  provided,  but  we  and many stay.  The  individual  felt  very  special  to  are  putting  all  of  our  energy  and  many  resources into be  admitted  into  the  ARCH  room.â€?  The  resources  into  changing  that  here  in  Addi-­ changing that staff  and  ARCH  are  very  enthusiastic  and  son  County,â€?  said  HPHRC  administrator  about  continued  collaboration  at  here in Addison hopeful  Neil  Gruber.  Similarly,  talking  about  and  Helen  Porter,  including  new  and  creative  preparation  for  the  dying  process  is  of-­ County.â€? initiatives  for  providing  excellent  care  to  â€” HPHRC neighbors  and  friends.  ten  viewed  as  taboo,  despite  the  fact  that  administrator mortality  is  inevitable  for  everyone.  The  The  ARCH  initiative  is  dedicated  to  Neil Gruber their  mission  of  creating  peaceful  rooms  ARCH  Suites  at  Helen  Porter  are  a  dem-­ onstration  of  listening  to  and  respecting  in  which  to  deliver  palliative  and  support-­ the  needs  and  expectations  that  community  members  ive  care  â€”  physical,  psychological,  social  and  spiri-­ have  about  end  of  life  care.  tual  care  for  dying  persons,  their  families  and  loved  Although  we  know  most  people  would  choose  to  die  ones  â€”  regardless  of  their  ability  to  pay.  Through  the  at  home,  sometimes  this  just  isn’t  an  option.  ARCH  honoring  of  each  individual  at  the  end  of  their  life,  combines  a  home-­like  atmosphere  with  specially  ARCH  and  HPHRC  can  achieve  the  best  care  possible. trained  caregivers  that  navigate  the  patient  and  family  If  you  would  like  to  learn  more  about  this  partner-­ through  this  challenging  yet  sacred  time  of  life.  There  ship  please  visit  the  websites  www.addisonrespitec-­ are  many  resources  available  to  the  patient  and  family  arehome.org  or  www.helenporter.org,  or  contact  such  as  Hospice  Volunteers,  Harp  Therapy,  Chaplain  ARCH  Chair  Daphne  Jensen  at  759-­2646  or  HPHRC  visits  and  Dinners  with  Love  (a  spe-­ at  388-­4001. cial  meal  delivery  program).  Family  Editor’s  note:  â€œHealth  Mattersâ€?  is  members,  including  pets,  are  able  to  a  series  of  community  education  arti-­ spend  the  night  with  their  loved  one  cles  written  by  members  of  the  Porter  in  a  reclining  chair  next  to  the  bedside. 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Proper  care  can  help  avert  skin  cancer Editor’s  note:  This  piece  was  con-­ tributed  by  Gail  Lapierre,  Vermont  AgrAbility  Project  outreach  special-­ ist,  University  of  Vermont  Exten-­ sion. Did  you  know  that  one  in  ¿YH $PHULFDQV LV H[SHFWHG WR develop  a  form  of  skin  cancer  in  his  or  her  lifetime,  making  this  the  most  common  form  of  cancer  in  the  U.S.? These  are  not  very  good  odds,  but  there  are  simple  ways  to  reduce  your  risk.  The  easiest  way  is  to  keep  your  skin  covered.  If  you  are  going  to  be  outside,  wear  long  sleeves,  long  pants,  a  wide-­brimmed  hat,  sunglass-­ es,  shoes  and  socks. Okay,  you’re  probably  thinking  that  it’s  often  too  hot  to  wear  the  long  sleeves  and  pants.  You  should  at  least  wear  the  wide-­brimmed  hat  and  sunglasses.  In  addition  to  the  sun  protection  they  provide,  the  hat  will  keep  you  cooler  and  the  sunglasses  make  being  in  the  sun  more  com-­ fortable.  Besides,  squinting  without  sunglasses  causes  wrinkles,  and  who  needs  more  of  those? For  added  protection,  especially  if  you  are  fair-­skinned,  consider  sun-­ protective  or  UV-­protective  clothing.  Some  outdoor  clothing  manufactur-­ ers  sell  lightweight  pants  and  shirts,  hats  and  other  apparel  with  a  UPF  or  Ultraviolet  Protection  Factor  (UPF)  of  15  to  50-­plus  that  help  block  out Â

harmful  rays. You  also  need  to  apply  sunscreen  every  day,  even  cloudy  days,  when  you  are  going  to  be  outside,  reapply-­ ing  every  two  hours  to  any  skin  that  is  not  covered  with  clothing.  Use  a  water-­resistant,  broad-­spectrum  sun-­ screen  that  protects  against  both  ul-­ traviolet  A  (UVA)  and  ultraviolet  B  (UVB)  rays  and  has  an  SPF  or  Sun  Protection  Factor  of  at  least  30.  If  you  have  sunscreen  that  is  more  than  three  years  old,  replace  it. Many  people  don’t  use  enough  sunscreen  or  else  fail  to  reapply  it  during  the  day.  You  will  need  to  use  at  least  one  ounce  to  cover  all  your  exposed  skin.  Rub  it  in  well  and  allow  about  20  to  30  minutes  after  applying  for  it  to  soak  into  your  skin  and  form  a  protective  layer  before  you  head  outside.  Sun-­ screens  with  titanium  dioxide  and  zinc  oxide  actives  are  effective  im-­ mediately. Seek  shade  when  outside.  The  sun’s  rays  are  strongest  between  10 Â

a.m.  and  2  p.m.  If  your  shadow  is  shorter  than  you  are,  try  to  stay  out  of  the  sun. Are  you  near  water  or  sand?  All  WKHVH UHĂ€HFW DQG LQWHQVLI\ WKH damaging  rays  of  the  sun  as  does  snow  in  winter  months. Don’t  use  the  excuse  of  not  protecting  yourself  from  the  sun  because  you  are  seeking  vitamin  D.  You  get  that  through  food.  Salmon,  mackerel,  sardines  and  many  other  ¿VK DQG VHDIRRG YDULHWLHV DV ZHOO DV dried  shiitake  mushrooms  and  eggs,  naturally  have  high  levels  of  vitamin  D.  Milk  and  some  cereals  also  are  vi-­ WDPLQ ' IRUWLÂżHG Check  your  skin  for  signs  of  skin  cancer.  Watching  for  changes  to  moles  and  your  skin  is  key  to  detect-­ ing  skin  cancer  in  its  earliest,  most  treatable  stages.  If  you  see  some-­ thing  suspicious,  make  an  appoint-­ ment  with  your  dermatologist. Go  to  the  American  Academy  of  Dermatology  website  at  www.aad. org/spot-­skin-­cancer/understanding-­ skin-­cancer  for  more  information,  including  how  to  perform  a  skin  self-­ exam.  The  site  also  has  a  body  mole  map  that  can  be  downloaded  for  tracking  changes  in  your  skin. Enjoy  the  wonderful  sunshine,  but  do  take  care  of  your  skin.  And  to  paraphrase  Smokey  the  Bear:  Re-­ member,  only  you  can  prevent  skin  cancer.

Middlebury  doctor  works  with  health  information  company BURLINGTON  â€”  tion  that  assists  Vermont  ADDISON COUNTY Vermont  Information  health  care  providers  Technology  Leaders  statewide  with  adopting  (VITL)  has  announced  and  using  health  infor-­ the  appointment  of  Kate  mation  technology  to  McIntosh,  MD,  FAAP,  as  medical  di-­ improve  the  quality  of  care  delivery  UHFWRU 9,7/ LV D QRQSURÂżW RUJDQL]D-­ as  well  as  to  enhance  patient  safety Â

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and  outcomes. M c I n t o s h  will  collaborate  with  VITL’s  leadership  team  to  develop  ways  to  leverage  Ver-­ mont’s  health  i n f o r m a t i o n  network  to  im-­ prove  clinical  care.  A  practic-­ ing  pediatri-­ KATE cian,  McIntosh  MCINTOSH has  been  the  managing  partner  of  Rainbow  Pe-­ diatrics  in  Middlebury  since  2004  and  has  held  multiple  administrative  positions  in  recent  years,  including  chief  of  pediatrics  at  Porter  Hospital  since  2010.  McIntosh  has  also  been  a  member  of  the  board  at  Porter  Hospital  since  2011.  She  earned  her  bachelor’s  de-­ gree  from  Swarthmore  College  and  her  medical  degree  from  University  of  Colorado  and  completed  her  pe-­ diatric  residency  at  the  University  of  0LFKLJDQ %RDUG FHUWLÂżHG LQ SHGL-­ atrics,  she  is  a  fellow  of  the  Ameri-­ can  Academy  of  Pediatrics  and  has  worked  as  a  hospitalist  and  as  a  pri-­ mary  care  pediatrician.  She  resides  in  Middlebury.

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A  TWO-­LANE  bridge  detour  will  be  in  place  this  fall  to  bypass  Bristol’s  Route  116  one-­lane  bridge,  which  will  be  replaced  with  a  new  bridge  scheduled  to  open  in  2014. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Bridges (Continued  from  Page  1A) bridge  construction  company  based  in  Lyndon  Center,  was  the  lowest  bidder  and  will  complete  the  state-­ funded  project. The  state  of  Vermont  will  pick  up  the  entire  tab  for  the  Route  116  bridge  renovations,  which  Bryant  estimated  would  be  between  $5  million  and  $6  million.  The  one-­lane  bridge  on  Route  116  will  be  completely  demolished  and  a  new,  two-­lane  bridge  built  in  its  stead.  Once  construction  gets  under  way  in  the  fall,  drivers  will  take  a  slight  detour  over  a  tempo-­ rary  two-­lane  bridge  near  the  site.  The  building  company  has  ordered  steel  for  the  bridge  from  a  mill  in  Maine,  which  will  likely  not  arrive  until  July  2014.  In  the  meantime,  all  of  the  abutments,  grading  and  other  preliminary  construction  on Â

the  area  and  approach  roads  will  be  completed.  Construction  on  the  bridge  itself  will  be  completed  throughout  the  summer  of  2014,  and  planners  hope  that  the  bridge  ZLOO EH RSHQ WR WUDIÂżF E\ IDOO RI 2014. “Then,  taking  the  detour  bridge  RXW DQG JHWWLQJ DQ\ ÂżQDO ODQGVFDS-­ ing  in  will  have  to  happen,â€?  Bryant  explained.  â€œIt’s  expected  that  some  aspects  of  the  project  will  linger  into  spring  2015.â€? Access  to  Sycamore  Park  and  WUDIÂżF WKURXJK 5RXWH ZLOO EH unimpeded  throughout  the  con-­ struction  process. The  project  has  been  discussed  since  the  mid-­1980s,  when  the  structure  was  perceived  to  be  de-­ teriorating.  The  stoplight  was  in-­ VWDOOHG LQ WR UHGXFH WUDIÂżF weight  by  half  by  making  it  one-­

lane. 7KRXJK WKH Âż[ KDV EHHQ D ORQJ time  coming,  builders  plan  to  take  a  comprehensive  approach.  That  means  a  bigger  bridge  â€”  Bryant  said  the  deck  of  the  bridge  would  be  elevated  10  feet  higher  and  would  be  about  three  times  as  long  as  the  current  bridge,  stretching  across  the  brook  that  runs  near  the  New  Haven  River.  â€œThere  will  be  a  lot  of  cutting  DQG ÂżOOLQJ LQ WKH VXUURXQGLQJ area)  to  make  that  work,â€?  Bryant  said.  â€œOur  entrance  into  the  park  will  be  a  little  bit  different  and  the  parking  area  we  end  up  with  will  be  a  little  bit  different.â€? SOUTH  STREET  BRIDGE The  South  Street  bridge,  which  has  been  closed  due  to  structural  failure  since  2010,  went  out  to  bid  at  the  same  time  as  the  Route  116 Â

By  the  way  Pre-­registration  is  required. (Continued  from  Page  1A) this  Saturday,  Aug.  3.  For  more  in-­ Anyone  who  had  counted  on  formation  about  the  tour  and  to  pre-­ UHJLVWHU FDOO WKH 0$/7 RIÂżFHV DW seeing  the  Avante-­Garde  Dogs  388-­1007,  or  email  info@malt.org.  perform  at  Two  Brothers  Tavern Â

bridge.  Morrisville-­based  construc-­ tion  company  Blow  &  Coty  will  get  started  on  that  project  in  the  fall,  Bryant  said,  though  construc-­ tion  will  likely  not  be  completed  until  the  following  fall.  â€œIt’s  exciting  to  be  getting  both  of  these  projects  off  the  ground,â€?  Bryant  said. The  town  will  pick  up  5  per-­ cent  of  the  construction  costs  and  10  percent  of  the  design  costs  for  the  South  Street  bridge,  the  total  of  which  is  likely  coming  in  well  below  its  original  estimated  cost  of  $2  million.  Voters  approved  a  bond  for  $300,000  in  repairs  and  renova-­ tions  on  Town  Meeting  Day  2012,  but  Bryant  said  the  town  will  likely  only  end  up  paying  about  $100,000  to  $120,000.  The  state  will  pick  up  the  remainder  of  the  costs.

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ADDISON  COUNTY  SOLID  Waste  Management  District  Manager  Teri  Kuczynski  has  helped  put  together  a  nearly  $1  million  plan  for  improvements  to  the  Middlebury  Transfer  Station’s  recycling  infrastructure. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

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people  on  this  site  and  giving  them  more  and  more  reasons  to  come  KHUH ´ 0DJOLHQWL VDLG Âł7UDIÂżF Ă€RZ is  of  paramount  concern.  We  want  to  keep  (customers)  happy  and  safe  and  PDNH LW HDV\ IRU WKHP WR ÂżQG ZKHUH they  need  to  go.â€? 6R DQRWKHU ELJ FRPSRQHQW RI WKH XSFRPLQJ SURMHFW ZLOO EH WUDIÂżF Ă€RZ improvements.  New  routing  and  signs  will  make  it  apparent  where  haulers  need  to  go  to  drop  of  recy-­ FODEOHV Âł2QFH \RXÂśUH FRPLQJ RII WKH scales,  unless  you  are  dropping  off  scrap  metal,  waste  oil  or  hazard-­ ous  waste  to  the  areas  in  the  front  (of  the  transfer  station  property),  people  will  take  a  left  and  head  up  a  KLOO EHKLQG WKH UHXVH FHQWHU DQG WKDW GULYHZD\ LV JRLQJ WR EH HOHYDWHG ´ .XF]\QVNL VDLG 7KH GULYHZD\ ZLOO OHDG WR WKH QHZ VSHFLDO ZDVWH EXLOG-­ ing,  which  will  have  a  pullover  area  for  consumers  to  unload  their  mate-­ ULDOV ZLWKRXW EORFNLQJ WUDIÂżF 3HRSOH

(Continued  from  Page  1A) ity  to  Snake  Mountain,  where  there  DUH PDQ\ EDW FDYHV %HFDXVH RI WKLV SUR[LPLW\ WR D GHQVH EDW SRSXODWLRQ 0LWFKHOOÂśV ODQG ZDV FKRVHQ IRU UH-­ search.  During  the  trapping  period  WKH UHVHDUFKHUV GLGQÂśW ÂżQG MXVW DQ\ ROG EDWV WKH\ IRXQG WZR ,QGLDQD EDWV ZKLFK DUH HQGDQJHUHG Âł7KH\ÂśYH EHHQ HQGDQJHUHG VLQFH WKH YHU\ ÂżUVW HQGDQJHUHG VSHFLHV OLVW that  came  out  in  1967,â€?  Mitchell  ex-­ plained.  7KH ZLQWHU DIWHU WKH UHVHDUFKHUV FDPH WR 0LWFKHOOÂśV ODQG ZKLWH QRVH V\QGURPH EHJDQ WR VSUHDG DPRQJ WKH EDW SRSXODWLRQ DQG WKH QXPEHU RI EDWV LQ 9HUPRQW SOXPPHWHG 6XG-­ GHQO\ VWXG\LQJ EDW KDELWDW EHFDPH very  important.  â€œI  wound  up  in  the  hands  of  a  SURJUDP FDOOHG WKH :LOGOLIH +DELWDW ,QFHQWLYH 3URJUDP :+,3 ´ 0LWFK-­ ell  said.  â€œAnd  as  things  shook  out,  the  federal  government  was  willing  to  pay  a  small  amount  of  money  to  HQKDQFH WKH KDELWDW LQ P\ ZRRGV IRU EDWV ´ Mitchell  received  a  small  incen-­ tive  from  the  federal  government  and  KH EHJDQ WKH ZRUN RQ KLV ODQG Âł%HFDXVH RI WKH SURWRFROV RI :+,3 ´ 0LWFKHOO VDLG Âł, ZDV UH-­ TXLUHG WR HUDGLFDWH GLIIHUHQW LQYD-­ VLYH VSHFLHV RII RI WKH IRUHVW Ă€RRU %HFDXVH VRPH WUHHV ZHUH JRLQJ WR EH FXW GRZQ WKH IRUHVW Ă€RRU ZDV JR-­ LQJ WR JHW PRUH VXQOLJKW 7KDW OLJKW then  will  allow  the  invasive  species  WR JURZ DQG WDNH RYHU 6R EHIRUH , THE  SHAGBARK  HICKORY  tree,  with  its  unique  hanging  bark,  pro-­ FRXOG DFWXDOO\ RSWLPL]H WKH KDELWDW vides  a  habitat  for  bats  to  use  in  the  summer  months.  Bats  crawl  up  IRU EDWV , KDG WR VSHQG DURXQG IRXU under  the  bark  to  sleep. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell PRQWKV SLFNLQJ WKHVH ZLOGĂ€RZHUV RII RI WKH IRUHVW Ă€RRU ´ It  is  an  interwoven  narrative  involv-­ %DWV ZLOO QRW FKRRVH DQ H[SRVHG ,Q WKDW DFWLYLW\ LV ZKHUH 0LWFKHOOÂśV LQJ SHUVRQDO KLVWRU\ UHĂ€HFWLRQV XSRQ WUHH EHFDXVH ZKHQ WKH\ HPHUJH DW ERRN ZDV ERUQ 0LWFKHOO personality  and  the  experi-­ QLJKW WKH\ ULVN SUHGDWLRQ E\ RZOV is  anti-­authoritarian  and  â€œThey ences  that  formed  me,  in  +RZHYHU D WUHH WKDW EDWV VOHHS LQ he  found  himself  doing  choose either the  context  of  working  on  ZLOO DOVR UHTXLUH GLUHFW VXQOLJKW VR work  for  the  government,  a dead or this  eco-­sensitive  project.â€? that  they  can  stay  warm  while  they  an  authoritarian  institution  dying tree, Some  of  the  work  cen-­ UHVW $QRWKHU EDW H[SHUW FDPH WR LQ VRPH SHRSOHÂśV H\HV DQG WHUHG DURXQG WZR VSHFLÂżF 0LWFKHOOÂśV ODQG DQG ZDONHG DURXQG WKLQNLQJ DERXW KLV IDWKHU called a WUHHV EDWV FKRRVH WKHVH the  woods  and  pointed  out  which  who  was  an  authoritarian  snag tree, trees  to  sleep  in  during  the  WUHHV ZRXOG EH RSWLPDO IRU EDWV in which the day. ÂżJXUH LQ KLV OLIH DQG ZKDW WUHHV VKRXOG EH FXW GRZQ “It  gave  me  a  lot  of  op-­ bark begins Âł7KH\ FKRRVH HLWKHU D around  them. SRUWXQLW\ WR WKLQN DERXW to loosen dead  or  dying  tree,  called  Donald  Mitchell  is  inviting  peo-­ my  life  and  my  values  and  a  snag  tree,  in  which  the  ple  to  come  visit  his  farm  on  Satur-­ and the bats EDUN EHJLQV WR ORRVHQ DQG day  mornings  from  Aug.  3  through  KRZ , FDPH WR EH WKH SHU-­ son  I  am,â€?  he  said.  â€œMy  crawl up WKH EDWV FUDZO XS EHQHDWK 1RY 9LVLWRUV ZLOO EH WUHDWHG WR D father  had  just  died  and  I  beneath the WKH EDUN ´ 0LWFKHOO H[-­ 90-­minute  hike  around  the  farm  to  was  dealing  with  a  lot  of  bark.â€? SODLQHG Âł7KH RWKHU KDEL-­ VHH WKH SULPH EDW KDELWDW ORFDWLRQV issues.  My  father  was  a  â€” Don Mitchell tat  that  they  choose  is  a  and  to  also  experience  what  Mitch-­ profoundly  authoritarian  VKDJEDUN KLFNRU\ WUHH HOO UHĂ€HFWV RQ LQ Âł)O\LQJ %OLQG ´ ÂżJXUH LQ P\ OLIH 6R WKH ERRN EHFDPH DQG EHFDXVH RI WKH ZD\ WKH EDUN H[-­ For  more  information  call  802-­545-­ QRW MXVW D UHFRUG RI WKLV KDELWDW LP-­ foliates  like  shingles  off  of  the  tree  2278  or  visit  treleven.wordpress. SURYHPHQW SURMHFW EXW DOVR D PHPRLU WKH EDWV FDQ VOHHS XQGHU WKH EDUN ´ com.

AUGUST 6-10

VERMONT’S LARGEST AGRICULTURAL FAIR Annual County Fair with amusement park rides, nightly entertainment, livestock competitions, tractor pulls, draft horse shows and demolition derbies! Farm

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