Monday, April 15, 2019 by AddisonPress

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 48

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, April 15, 2019

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After walk, climate activists intensify calls for action Fancy faculty footwork

• Middlebury College dance teachers are choreographing a Thursday performance. See Arts Beat on Pages 10-13.

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS MONTPELIER — At the conclusion of the five-day, 65-mile Next Steps Climate Solutions walk last Tuesday, Ashley Bolger and Clarissa Sprague visited Vermont House Speaker Mitzi Johnson in her Statehouse office and begged her to take action on climate change. Speaker Johnson told them it was great to work in a state where

people “really, really care” about the issue. “I talk to other speakers of other states that are, you know, not even saying the words ‘climate change’ in their chamber because of the denial that’s going on out there,” she said. But it was precisely because those words seem to have inspired so little consideration (to say nothing

of legislative action) from Johnson that Bolger and Sprague had come. Since the speaker’s Jan. 9 remarks opening the current legislative session, in which she insisted “we cannot ignore the opportunity to make progress on an issue that will have lasting impact on generations to come,” the words “climate change” have never once appeared in her office’s posted press releases.

Neri targets opening of Greg’s store for mid-May

Holy Week

• See a directory of religious services at Addison County and Brandon houses of worship on Page 7.

Local rivals meet in early going • The Vergennes baseball team hosted Middlebury on Saturday. See what happened on Pages 19-20.

On March 15, when 150 Vermont students marched to the Statehouse as part of a worldwide Climate Strike, many of them left with the impression that climate change was not a high priority for Johnson or her fellow Democrats, according to the Montpelier-Barre Times-Argus. Author and climate activist Bill McKibben summed up some of (See Climate laws, Page 14)

Little groove

MADELINE SMITH DANCES in the Mary Hogan School gym in Middlebury this past Monday morning during a performance by a quartet of local blues musicians that included a classmate’s grandfather. The preschool staged the dance party to mark “The Month of the Young Child.” See more photos on Page 18. Independent photo/Steve James

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Local businessman Tony Neri is targeting May 15 for reopening the longdormant Greg’s Meat Market at 3 Elm St. in Middlebury, and that’s just one of the entrepreneurial irons the 78-year-old currently has in the fire. Neri has also applied for permission from the Middlebury Development Review Board to repair and expand the former Desabrais Laundry headquarters at 55 Middle Road and divide it into as many as four spaces for “mixed-commercial ventures,” including potentially retail stores, a restaurant, or even a small brewery. GREG’S TO REOPEN Few business projects have (See Greg’s, Page 21)

Students tuned into the past ANWSD pupils and teacher win Vt. History Day honors City to replace its old salt shed

• A major grant will help pay for a roof that will keep salt from spilling into Otter Creek. See Page 2.

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Vergennes-area students have a long track record of participation and excellence in the annual Vermont History Day competition under the tutelage of two now-retired teachers, Cookie Steponaitis from Vergennes Union High School and Kathy Douglas from Ferrisburgh Central. But by 2018 only one Addison Northwest School District student, Jarret Muzzy, then a VUHS freshman, placed at the annual competition for middle and high school students. This year ANWSD teams and students — 13 in all — collectively came away with five prizes at the April 6 competition at the University of Vermont, and one, Ferrisburgh 6th-grader Maggie Amerson, qualified to compete in

Washington, D.C, in June for her documentary, “The Pirate Queen: The Story of Ching Shih.” They competed against 400 students from around Vermont. And about twice as many ANWSD students as in 2018 — 19 total — signed up this year to meet once a week at the Vergennes Union Elementary School classroom of 6th-grade social studies and language arts teacher Josh Brooks to prepare projects for Vermont History Day. This year Brooks, who has been working with Vermont History Day students for three years, was joined by VUHS social studies department chairwoman Becca Coffey to co-coach the students in the program, which for the first time was offered by the ANWSD after-school Fusion program. And the students weren’t the only winners: The Vermont Historical Society, which oversees Vermont History Day, nominated Brooks as (See History Day, Page 14)

VUES Teacher Josh Brooks

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City to get new shed thanks to $267,000 state grant

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Vergennes will get a new $331,000 salt and sand shed this summer, thanks largely to a $267,000 grant that Vergennes City Manager Matt Chabot announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Chabot said the funding came from the Agency of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program, which according to VTrans are awarded to “municipalities for environmental mitigation projects relating to stormwater and highways, including eligible salt and sand shed projects.” The existing shed, on East Street near the city’s recycling center and Otter Creek, is in poor condition, and salt washes into the river when it rains or during heavy snow melt, Chabot said. “It’s leaching salt water into Otter Creek,” he told council members. Most of the city’s $64,281 share of the project cost will come from an unusual source. More than 15 years ago the city chose not to wait for VTrans to repave the Otter Creek bridge and a portion of West Main Street. In order to earn state approval for the project, Vergennes had to set aside $62,500 for 15 years as insurance if paving proved not to be up to snuff. The paving project turned out to be durable, and now VTrans plans to repave all of Main Street in 2020. Thus Vergennes is free to use the $62,500 toward another project, and

VERGENNES HAS JUST been awarded a $267,000 Agency of Transportation grant to help fund a new salt shed for the public works department. It will replace this existing shed, directly behind the city’s East Street recycling center. The new shed will prevent the elements from washing salt into nearby Otter Creek.

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the council agreed with Chabot’s recommendation to put it toward a new shed. Chabot said the money had been waiting for “a rainy day for a need,” and now “that need has surfaced.” The remaining $2,000-plus can be found in the highway department’s 2018-2019 budget, he said, allowing work to begin soon and completed this summer. The new larger shed will also allow Vergennes to buy salt and sand in bulk earlier in the year and save money, Chabot said. In other business at a meeting at which the council also agreed to back formally a truck route through northern Vergennes (see story), the council also: • Authorized Chabot to negotiate with T-Mobile to install broadcast

equipment on the city’ former water tower behind city hall. Chabot said tentatively the company has agreed to pay $2,000 a month for the first year of a five-year deal, with built-in annual increases. Verizon and AT&T already have equipment on the tower, and their payments feed the city’s Water Tower Fund, which the council uses to help pay for infrastructure improvements. • Heard from Chabot the long-discussed joint project with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to widen and improve the sidewalk along Park Street will begin in early May. Workers will also replace the existing concrete retaining wall along the lawn the church owns with Panton stone and build steps up to the lawn. Church members say they want to invite the public to use their property, which

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will have as a backdrop restored stained-glass windows. Shared finances remain to be worked out, but Chabot said the latest estimates “are significantly lower” than those originally put forward by church members. Work should also be complete before the farmers’ market returns to the green on June 13, he said. • Made it official that future council meetings will be held back in the newly restored conference room in Vergennes City Hall, beginning on April 23. Meetings have for many years been held in the basement of the city’s Green Street fire station. Meet-

ings will also now be live-streamed at retn.org as well as broadcast on RETN’s cable access channel. • Discussed long-range goals. Members mentioned improving the city’s long-term economic health, coming up with a plan to solve the sewer system’s overflow problem, creating a committee to study whether to put in place a local option tax to help fund infrastructure and other projects, evaluating whether Northlands Job Corps was the best use for the state-owned property on Macdonough Drive, and creating more recreation opportunities for adults as well as youths,

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury municipal officials are postpon-

ing work on a proposed ban of single-use plastic bags for retail transactions, pending the outcome of a legislative effort to pass a statewide ban. State lawmakers are considering a ban statewide. Middlebury selectboard members this past Tuesday, April 9, agreed to the ordinance delay, noting bill S.113, which has passed the Senate and now reposes in the House Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Committee. The legislation would prohibit food service businesses from providing plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene food service products, and plastic straws to customers. Middlebury residents in March voted 838-211 in favor of a resolution urging their selectboard to adopt a law banning single-use plastic bags. The town’s Policy Committee recently recommended that the selectboard appoint an ad hoc committee to draft a plastic-bags ordinance.

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Learn about Green New Deal for Vermont at April 19 confab

THIS 2018 CHEVROLET Sonic ended up nose-first in Lake Champlain early on Wednesday afternoon after the driver, according to Vermont State Police, probably suffered a medical event. The driver, a Moriah, N.Y., resident, escaped the car himself, according to VSP.

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2 cars land in lake, one was stolen ADDISON — Two cars took a dunk into Lake Champlain within a half mile of each other near the Lake Champlain Bridge in Addison this past Wednesday. Vermont State Police first were called to the McCuen Slang Fishing Access off Route 125 a little more than a mile south of the bridge at about 10 minutes until 7 a.m. on April 10. Someone had spotted a vehicle in the lake. Troopers met with members of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department, who told them that the vehicle was unoccupied. The car was identified as a gold Nissan with the license plate HKE558. A query to the Department of Motor Vehicles led police to discover that the vehicle had been reported stolen from a home in Brandon. Authorities removed the Nissan from the lake with the assistance of

the Vermont State Police scuba team, game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, and EJM Wrecker Service. Police investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this case is strongly encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police, New Haven barracks, at 802-388-3919. Only a few hours later state police were back on Route 125 just south of the bridge, where a care had veered off Route 125 and plunged into Lake Champlain. Vermont State Police said they believe Richard Finnessey, 35, of Moriah, N.Y., suffered an “undetermined medical event” that led to this accident, which occurred just after 1 p.m. about 0.6 mile south of Route 125’s intersection with Route 17. State Police Sgt. Stephen McNamara said Finnessey was able to free himself from the car, a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic, and get ashore.

According to a VSP press release, Finnessey suffered a “possible head injury” and was taken to Porter Hospital. Town Line First Response and Middlebury Heavy Rescue helped out at the scene. Police said neither speed nor impairment appeared to be contributing factors in this incident. Green Mountain Towing removed the car from the lake; the vehicle was considered a total loss. New York State Police and the Addison County Sheriff’s Department also assisted VSP. State police are still investigating the incident, and anyone with information is asked to call them at 802-388-4919.

MIDDLEBURY — The organization Sunrise Middlebury invites the public to a Vermont Town Hall Meeting this week to learn about the Green New Deal. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 19, at Mead Chapel on the Middlebury College campus. The town hall will offer the opportunity to listen to presentations on the Green New Deal for Vermont and the U.S., as well as on the Sunrise movement. Participants are encouraged to share stories about the impacts of climate change and discuss what a Green New Deal could mean for Vermont.

Many Americans are inspired by the vision of a Green New Deal., organizers say, adding that history has shown that the sweeping societal changes the Green New Deal is calling for can “only be won with an alignment of political and social movements that establish the political ‘common sense,’ and advance a shared agenda for society.” Town Halls are an opportunity to build relationships and power with other organizations and movements who share similar values and have interest in the Green New Deal. Guests are asked to park in the Mahaney Arts Center lot located off of South Main Street.

See the stars–and Mars, too–at college observatory open house MIDDLEBURY — As in previous years, Mittelman Observatory and the Middlebury Physics Department will again host stargazing open house nights this spring. These Observatory events are scheduled for Friday evenings, April 26 and May 3, from 9 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., weather permitting. Mars will be in the evening sky on these dates. A variety of interesting stars, star clusters and nebulae will also be visible through the Observatory’s telescopes. The Observatory includes a 24-inch telescope in a dome and smaller telescopes on the roof. Mittelman Observatory is located atop McCardell Bicentennial Hall

on the west side of the Middlebury College campus. To reach the Observatory, follow Route 125 west from the Middlebury village center, through campus, and down the hill. Turn right on Bicentennial Way towards the parking lot, enter the building, and take the elevator to the 7th and top floor. Observatory open house nights are free and open to the public. However, these events will take place only if the sky is expected to be mostly clear. Please check the Observatory web site at go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call the Observatory at 802443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event for weather status.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest editorial Paid leave is a good idea, but the devil is in the details The Vermont House recently passed another iteration of a mandatory statewide paid family leave program on a 92-52 vote. It’s a more modest bill than was first anticipated, testament to the fact that making the numbers work is difficult, politically and practically. The 92 votes in favor are still eight shy of the number required to override a veto should Gov. Phil Scott decide to do so. In the main, the idea of a paid family leave program is a good idea. It’s good for both employees and employers. But, as with any such program, the devil is in the details, and before the Legislature gives its final imprimatur, there are a number of questions that need to be answered. First, it’s not cheap. The mandatory payroll tax will amount to roughly $76 million, and the tax is assessed against employees, unless employers “volunteer” to cover some or all of each employee’s assessment. Employees can’t opt out. With a median income in Vermont of $58,000 a year, the tax would mean the median wage employee would see a reduction of $318 annually. That’s not chump change; that’s roughly a week’s worth of groceries for a family of four. The proposal, as passed by the House, provides 12 weeks of family leave or eight weeks of medical leave. For those making roughly $28,000 a year or less, the tax would provide employees 90 percent of their weekly wages. Those on leave who make more than $28,000 would get 50 percent of the amount they earn above the $28,000 level. The legislation stops paying replacement wages above the $70,000 level, which means the maximum benefit is $1,334 per week, or $16,000. The good news in the House version is that the governor’s proposal for a third-party administrator was tentatively adopted. Managing a 300,000-person program is not only expensive, but a potential horror show from an IT perspective. [Remember Vermont Health Connect, which had only to deal with 30,000 people?] Still, there is no clear definition in the legislation as to who a qualified employee is. Can people who work fewer than 40 hours qualify for the benefit? Or seasonal employees? All would be required to pay, but would they qualify for the benefit? Has the footwork been done to know that there are third party vendors willing to bid on the work? If not, what happens? If the state has to pick up the task, what would that cost and how long would it take to put in place? Have actuaries done the work necessary to know what percentage of the collected payroll taxes would go out as benefits? That’s important to know from a management perspective, and from taxpayers interested in government efficiency. It’s also important to know that there are only seven states that have a paid leave program; and the 90 percent wage replacement level is the most generous in the nation. Most of these states struggle with the same MARISA KELLER LOOKS ahead during the last five miles of a 19-mile hike on Day 4 of the Next Steps Climate Solutions walk this past Monday in Middlesex. Keller was among more than 100 people issue, which is affordability, which is why it’s important that Vermont who walked from Middlebury to Montpelier last week to convince state lawmakers to move on climate get this right. change legislation. This is why the governor did the work necessary to devise a voluntary Independent photo/Christopher Ross paid leave program by joining with New Hampshire. It was more modest — six weeks of leave at 60 percent wage replacement level. But the costs are controllable, which allows for improvements as circumstances permit. Given that both sides want a paid leave program, a middle ground should be reachable. But to get there we need to know the specifics. We need to see a comparison between the governor’s proposal ad the one being considered by the Legislature. We need answers to the questions posed. Emerson Lynn In recent and ongoing meetings but incredibly sad. I challenge all of some of the threads weaving us St. Albans Messenger at MUHS, a community dialogue us — parents, educators, committee together that would immediately begin to unravel: continues about the challenges of members, the ACSD Board, and declining enrollment and fiscal community members — to stretch • Community Thanksgiving — ADDISON COUNTY responsibility. The task before the ourselves, think creatively, and organized for the community and ACSD Board and steering comwork harder to arrive at solutions hosted by the Ripton Elementary that will not impact our outlying mittee is daunting and disturbing. School students, teachers and staff, Periodicals Postage Paid at Middlebury, Vt. 05753 Participants have the opportunity communities so negatively. this traditional Thanksgiving meal Postmaster, send address change to Addison Independent, right now to weigh in on big Closing small schools is a is provided to all Ripton community 58 Maple Street, Middlebury, Vermont • 388-4944 • Fax: 388-3100 • Web: www.addisonindependent.com huge loss for the students and the decisions that will be made in members and meals are delivered to E-Mail: news@addisonindependent.com • E-Mail Advertising: ads@addisonindependent.com community; there are so many coming months. Closing one to six those who cannot attend. Published every Monday, Thursday by the Addison Press, Inc. Member Vermont Press Association; New England Press things that connect the elementary of our elementary schools is a very • Ripton Ridge Run — a 5- and Association; National Newspaper Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In State – 6 Months $36.00, 1 Year $50.00, 2 years $90.00: Out of State – 6 Months $44.00, 1 school students with their town and real option on the table. 10k run based out of the Ripton Year $60.00, 2 years $110. All print subscriptions include online access. Discounted rate for Senior Citizens, call for details. 802-388-4944. Online Only – 1 Week $3.00, 1 Month $6.00, 6 Months $25.00, 1 Year $44.00 community members. Community Impact School that brings people together The Independent assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements but will reprint that part of In Ripton, if our elementary The thought of closing any of our from all over Addison County and an advertisement in which the typographical error occurred. Advertiser will please notify the management immediately of any errors that may occur. The Addison Independent USPS 005-380 school were to close, these are just small schools is not only difficult, (See Letter, Page 5)

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New England and raises money for field trips, artist-in-residencies, and other special events at school. • Grandfriends Lunch, when students invite Ripton’s senior citizens to join them for a special lunch at school followed by a student concert and talent show; • Green Up Day, when students in PreK-6th grade patrol and help clean up the town’s roadsides, a valuable community service opportunity; • May Day basket delivery, when students and parent volunteers deliver May Baskets brimming with flowers, cards, and homemade cookies to our town’s senior residents. This list is nowhere near exhaustive, and while Ripton is very special indeed, I have no doubt that all our ACSD elementary schools have their own versions of these cherished traditions and activities that connect community members in meaningful ways. The values that children learn in their tight-knit communities are carried with them when they leave for bigger things (like MUMS, or MUHS, or college, or the workforce). In small schools, students are seen and heard and known. Teachers and staff notice when a child is not doing well or seems to be struggling. It’s much harder to slip through the cracks. It can’t be ignored that many families from

Hancock and Granville have chosen to send their children to RES (and later, MUMS and MUHS) when they had myriad other choices, even though it has meant busing them over the mountain. It was a question of quality of education, and, in the case of RES, wanting that small school experience for their children. Is the Model Really Unsustainable? The underlying assumption that has been repeated frequently in these ACSD planning dialogues is that the current model is not sustainable. All other movement is driven by this assumption — an assumption I challenge. Watching our district change over the past 15 years, it appears to have become very expensive and top-heavy. Administrative staffing and the IB program, for example, are incredibly expensive. So is technology, which comes through the front door and a couple of years later, now obsolete, is hauled away. In what other ways are we spending potentially beyond our means? I do not suggest that a guiding philosophy should be to spend less on our students. But I do wonder in what areas we could be more frugal and more thoughtful and more effective with our spending, and how that might ripple out to create more sustainable practices as we go forward, just as a household may respond to financial pressures

by pulling together and adopting a let’s-tighten-our-belts attitude. School Safety Considerations On another note, as school safety continues to mount as a shared and central concern, the following points deserve consideration: Larger schools are generally less safe than medium and smaller schools. Large school size has been proven to be a predictor of school shootings. Students are more likely to feel disconnected and to fall through the cracks in larger schools. Teachers and staff are more likely to notice and more able to respond when students are struggling or seem “off” in a small school setting. (Source: The Morning Call, March 2018) The final opportunity to participate in this community dialogue and to make your voice heard is Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m., at MUHS. The ACSD Board has expressly invited community members to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas via email: grandchallenge@acsdvt. org. I urge families and community members to actively participate in this conversation, and board and committee members to work hard, and then harder, to find solutions that will strengthen, not weaken, our unique rural communities here in Vermont. Wendy Leeds Ripton

Payroll tax for family leave is regressive and unfair paycheck, by people who anxiously monitor their thermostats and struggle to find childcare so they can keep their jobs. Need to fund a program? Well, just increase taxes on working people. No imagination needed. The middle class continues to bear the burdens of the poor and themselves. This is what Congress has been doing for decades, Republicans and Democrats alike. The Speaker of the House in Montpelier is Democrat Mitzi Johnson. She states repeatedly that

wealthy Vermonters cannot shoulder higher income taxes because “Vermont must remain competitive.” This is the Democratic Party dubbed Republican Lite during the campaign of Howard Dean and Lite it is. This is the Democratic Party that bears much responsibility for the turmoil we now have in our nation. This is, over and over, regressive taxation and it is a disgrace nationally and here in Vermont. Catherine Braun Ripton

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I was born and raised in Manhattan. My family lived in a housing project on the lower east side. My parents were able to get our apartment due to my father’s status as a returning veteran. The tradition that was strongest in our home was political and social awareness and activism. We marched, walked picket lines, went to Washington D.C. As a grade schooler I wrote to President Eisenhower. My parents were Democrats. My brother and I once went to a Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. But the Democratic Party, both in Washington, D.C., and Montpelier, Vt., has forgotten its base and that is why I write this letter. When addressing the need for more money for fuel assistance, Montpelier chose to increase the state tax on this essential commodity. A proposal to increase the income tax on the wealthy of Vermont to meet the need for these funds was rejected. Now there is legislation to provide paid family leave. Will employers and the wealthy of Vermont be required to contribute? In a word, no. The wage earners of our state will fund this program with mandatory payroll contributions. So essentially the workers, lower and middle class paycheck people will pay for these programs. Do not misunderstand me, both fuel assistance and paid family leave are absolutely progressive, desperately needed programs. But they are being funded by the very people who need them, by people who live paycheck to

Last week I attended a ACSD Facilities Master Plan Meeting and I want to encourage all who care about our schools to attend the next one on Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. If you are from a small school outside of Middlebury, it is of particular importance, as all the options proposed by the board included closing at least one of our elementary schools (all the way up to closing all but one school).

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

H. Weston Spooner, 92, North Ferrisburgh

NORTH FERRISBURGH — H. Weston Spooner passed away peacefully while he slept at his home in North Ferrisburgh on Sunday, April 7, 2019. BRISTOL — A graveside service He was born in Addison on Jan. 1, Paul Douglas Farr, who died Dec. 1927, to Roy M. and Leola (Putnam) 29, 2018, will be held at 11 a.m. Spooner. on Saturday, April 27, at Maple Living his entire life in Addison Cemetery in Lincoln with a recepCounty, he graduated from Vergennes tion following. In lieu of flowers High School in 1944. In 1946 he donations may be made in memory moved to North Ferrisburgh with his of Paul to Homeward Bound, parents, where they purchased what Addison County Humane Society, has been known since as the Spooner Boardman Street, Middlebury, Farm. VT 05753. To send online He married Shirley Ann Wells on condolences to his family visit Oct. 9, 1953. PAUL DOUGLAS FARR brownmclayfuneralhomes.com.◊ He was a dairy farmer his entire life and a respected member of his community. He was a lifetime member of The Grange and held the position of Master of Ferrisburgh Grange for many years. He also was a member of the North Ferrisburgh MIDDLEBURY — A memorial 13, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church United Methodist Church, the North Mass was held for Ruby Antonelli, in Middlebury. Ferrisburgh Cemetery Association 95, of Bridport, on Saturday, April and the Ferrisburgh Historical Society. He also took pride in being a member of the Mayflower Society. He was predeceased by his parents,

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Betty Webster memorial service RUTLAND — A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20, at 2 for Betty J. Webster, formerly of p.m., at Rutland Kingdom Hall on Shoreham, who died Nov. 28, 2018, Gleason Road, in Rutland.

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H. WESTON SPOONER his wife Shirley, his three brothers Lawrence, Roy and Donald, his sonin-law George Muzzy and a sister-inlaw Mary Jane Spooner. He is survived by his three daughters Dorothy Muzzy, Betty (Scott Adams) Spooner, and Christine

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(Wyatt) Vincent; two grandchildren, Daren Muzzy and Karen Trayah; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Joyce Spooner. A very special and loving thank you goes to Daren for the caring of his grandfather. Also to Lisa a very dear and caring family friend, thank you for all your love and support. Other special thanks to Brenda Owen and Donna Bierholm, whom Dad thoroughly enjoyed in their care giving. Lots of laughs! We cannot say enough good words about the excellent care from all the people at Addison County Home Health and Hospice. They are wonderful people and made Weston’s end-of-life care the best we could have hoped for. At Weston’s request there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are being made by Brown-McClay Funeral Services of Vergennes. Donations may be made in his memory to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.◊

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Ray Elson Husk Jr., 92, Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH — Ray Elson Husk Jr., 92, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at his Ferrisburgh home in the loving care of family members and caretakers. He was born on August 17, 1926, in Charlotte, the son of Ray and Caroline (Black) Husk. He was one of eleven siblings and is survived by his sister, Joan Essex, and sister, Louise and her husband Jim Parkinson, and predeceased by his siblings, Florence Hawkins, Evelyn Cushman, Isabel Munnett, Marjorie Stygles, Lillian Birkett, Frances O’Connor, John Husk, George Husk, and Neil Husk. Elson was a dairy farmer, a longtime member of the Ferrisburgh Grange, Farm Bureau member,

Addison County Field Days Director, Dairymen’s League member, and 4-H leader. He enjoyed spending time with his large family, judging hand mowing contests at Addison County Farm Field Days, and tending to his vegetable garden. Elson met Anna Stephens in the summer of 1947 while doing what he loved, farming. They married and soon thereafter bought their family farm in Ferrisburgh in 1949. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in March. They raised seven children, Cathy and her husband Bruce Whatley, Warren “Butch” Husk, Ray Husk, Mark Husk, Brian Husk and his wife Cheryl, Kay and her husband Dirk Smits, and

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Matthew Husk. He leaves behind sixteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brown McClay Funeral Home, 48 South Maple St., Vergennes. Funeral services will be held at Ferrisburgh Methodist Church on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at Ferrisburgh Center United Methodist Church, 3323 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, followed by interment at Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vergennes Union High School F.F.A., 50 Monkton Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491.

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Addison ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. All are welcome for an Easter breakfast at 9 a.m., with special treats for the kids. RSVP to Pastor Steve at srpvt@aol.com. Worship following at 10:30 a.m. WEST ADDISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday, April 14, 9 a.m., Palm Sunday service. Sunday, April 21, 9 a.m., Easter service. All are welcome. Brandon ST. THOMAS AND GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Palm Sunday service, Sunday, April 14, 8 and 10 a.m. Easter Service, Sunday, April 21, one service only, 9 a.m. BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Palm Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m.; Easter service, April 21, 10 a.m. FURNACE BROOK WESLEYAN CHURCH. Easter Sunday Service, Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m. This service at the Brandon location (11 Center St.) is designed for those who may feel uncomfortable in formal church settings. LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Easter Eggstravaganza family event, Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Good Friday service, Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday service, Sunday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. with Sunday Funday children’s program during both services. Visit at lbccvt.com/celebrate-easter for details. OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP (ST. MARY’S). Holy Thursday Mass, April 18, 7 p.m. Good Friday service, April 19, 7 p.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, April 20, 8 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass, April 21, 11 a.m. Bridport HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP. Sunday, April 21, 10:30 a.m., Easter worship service with pot luck to follow, Bridport Community Hall. ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Palm Sunday Eve, Saturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m. Bristol BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. Sunday, April 21, 7 a.m. Easter sunrise service, Downingsville Rd, Lincoln.; 8 a.m., Easter breakfast, Rockydale Rd., Bristol; 9 a.m., Easter worship service, Rockydale Rd. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL. Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 14, 10:15 a.m. with special music and giving of the palms. Maundy Thursday Communion service, April 18, 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 19, noon, ecumenical service at St. Ambrose Catholic Church followed by Soup lunch and Hot Cross buns. Easter Sunday, April 21, 6:30 a.m., sunrise service Gove Hill in Lincoln followed by breakfast at the First Baptist Church; 10:15 a.m., Easter service with special music. ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Palm Sunday Mass, Saturday, April 13, 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 14, 8 a.m.; Holy Thursday Mass, 7 p.m., Thursday, April 18; Good Friday Ecumenical Service, Friday, April 19, noon, and Passion fo the Lord, 7 p.m.; Easter vigil, Saturday, April 20, 8 p.m. at St. Peter’s in Vergennes; Easter Mass, Sunday, April 21, 8 a.m. Charlotte CHARLOTTE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m., Service of Palms and Passion; Thurs-

day, April 18, Maundy Thursday, foot April 14, 8 and 10 a.m. Holy Thursday: Friday service. Sunday, April 21, 10:30 Good Friday, April 19, Proper Liturgy of washing 6:15 p.m., service 7 p.m., April 18, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 a.m., Easter service. Good Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday, April Thursday, April 18, 8 p.m.-Friday, April p.m. Good Friday: April 19, Celebration of New Haven 20, The Great Vigil of Easter at 8 p.m. 19, 3 p.m., Holy Vigil; Friday, April 19, the Lord’s Passion, 3 p.m.; Stations of the NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORMED Easter Day, April 21, Eucharist at 8 and Stations of the Cross, 4 p.m.; Saturday, Cross, 7 p.m. Easter: Holy Saturday, April CHURCH. Good Friday service, 7 p.m., 10 a.m. April 20, 1 p.m. Easter egg hunt. Sun20, Easter Vigil, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday, Friday, April 19. Easter service, 10 a.m. ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. day, April 1, 5:30 a.m., Easter sunrise April 21, 8 a.m and 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, April 21. Palm Sunday Mass, Saturday, April 13, service; 9 a.m., early Easter service; 11 ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 10:30 Salisbury a.m., late Easter service CHURCH. Sunday, a.m.; Holy Thursday Mass, Thursday, SALISBURY UCC CHURCH. Palm with holy communion. April 14, 8 a.m., Palm/ Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. Easter service April 18, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose in Bristol; East Middlebury Passion Sunday service, Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m., with Flowering Good Friday, April 19, 3 p.m., Stations of VALLEY BIBLE Holy Holy Communion; 10:30 of the Cross. the Cross with Communion & Veneration CHURCH. Sunday, April a.m., Service, Holy of the Cross; Easter Vigil, Saturday, April Shoreham Week 21, 8:30 a.m., early EasCommunion and “Godly 20, at 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday, Sunday, SHOREHAM CONGREGATIONAL ter service; 9:30 a.m., Play.” Wednesday, April April 21, 10:30 a.m. Services CHURCH. Palm Sunday Service SunEaster breakfast and egg 17, 7 p.m., Stations of VERGENNES CONGREGATIONAL day, April 14, 10 a.m. Easter Sunday, hunt; 10:45 a.m., Easter the Cross. Thursday, CHURCH. Palm Sunday, April 14, 9:30 April 21, 10 a.m. Sunday service. April 18, 7 p.m., Maundy a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 18, special ST. GENEVIEVE CATHOLIC CHURCH. evening last supper service, 7:00 p.m. Thursday service with Ferrisburgh The 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass will be Easter Sunday, April 21, 9:30 a.m., Easter foot washing. Friday, April 19, noon, FERRISBURGH CENTER COMMUNIheld at St. Bernadette’s in Bridport. ecumenical Good Friday liturgy; 7 p.m., TY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. celebration and flowering of the cross. Good Friday Liturgy. Saturday, April 20, Palm Sunday Service, Sunday April 14, Vergennes VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST 9 a.m.; Ecumenical Good Friday service, 7 p.m., Easter vigil. Sunday, April 21, 8 CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Palm Sunday Service Suna.m., Easter Service Holy Communion; Friday, April 19, 4 p.m., with ministers REFORMED CHURCH. Palm Sunday day, April 14, 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thurs10:30 a.m., Easter Service, Holy Comfrom five different denominations; SunService Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. and 6 day, April 18, pot luck supper at 6 p.m., munion, Easter Crafts for children. day, April 21, 9 a.m., Easter service. All p.m. Good Friday Service, Friday, April worship at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 10:30 are welcome. 19, 7 p.m. Easter Service, Sunday, April Monkton a.m., Easter service. All are welcome. 21, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. MONKTON FRIENDS METHODIST NORTH FERRISBURGH UNITED VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Palm CHURCH. Easter Sunday, April 21, METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday, April ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. Eggcelent egg 8:45 a.m. 14, 9:30 a.m., Easter egg hunt for kids Palm Sunday, April 14, Eucharist with hunt, April 20, 10 a.m. Easter Sunday, 0-6; Palm Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Good Panton Palms Liturgy, 8 and 10 a.m. Maundy April 21, 7:30 a.m., early service followed Friday, April 19, 4 p.m., at Ferrisburgh PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST Thursday, April 18, Foot-washing, Euby breakfast; 11 a.m., Easter Worship. No Center Church. Easter Sunday, April 21, CHURCH. Friday, April 19, 7 p.m., Good charist, Stripping of the Altar at 7 p.m. evening service on Easter Sunday. 5:45 a.m., sunrise service in North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church pavillion followed by a pancake breakfast; 10 a.m., Easter service in sanctuary. Lincoln THE UNITED CHURCH OF LINCOLN. Palm Sunday Service, April 14, 9:45 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, Thursday, April 18, 6 p.m.; Easter Sunrise Service on Gove Hill, Sunday, April 21 6:30 a.m.; (call United Church of Lincoln (453-4280) for details) followed by breakfast at Burnham Hall; Easter Service at 9:45 a.m. Please join Northeast Hemp Commodities and Champlain Valley Equipment Middlebury CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY. Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m., worship service with special guest composer and classical guitarist Sam Guarnaccio to share excerpts from his “Emergent Universe Oratorio.” GET ANSWERS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF to any and all of your QUESTIONS, MIDDLEBURY. Palm Sunday, April 14, Such as… 10 a.m., Sanctuary, New Light Palm Sunday service 4 p.m., Unity Hall. April • How much money can I make per acre • How do I calculate the value of my 18, Maundy Thursday, soup and bread of hemp? harvest based on the acreage dediin Unity Hall, 6 p.m., service, 7 p.m. • What kind of land do I need to cated to hemp? Easter Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. service grow hemp? • Is it better to sell the Biomass, or do I in Sanctuary. • How much should I grow on how have the Hemp processed into CBD? GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m., music event and free • What are the costs to extract the many acres? supper to follow in lower level of church. CBD from my hemp? • What are my upfront costs? MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH. • How much labor is involved? • How much is the CBD worth? Palm Sunday Service, April 14, 10 a.m. • Can I manage the crop without a lot • What are important supply & demand Monday-Friday, April 15-19, 7 a.m., 30 minute devotional, Fellowship Hall. of equipment? issues I should consider? Maundy-Thursday Service, April 18, 7 • Is there specialized equipment for p.m. Sunday, April 21; Easter sunrise hemp? service 6:30 a.m., Grice Farm, Halpin Rd.; Easter worship, 10 a.m. MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Palm and Passion Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. Sunday services. Maundy Thursday, April 18, 6 p.m. Ecumenical Good Friday service Friday, April 19, noon, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Easter Sunday, April 21, 6 a.m., sunrise service at Middlebury College’s Youngman Field; Easter worship, 11 a.m. ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN. Palm Sunday: Saturday (Vigil) April 13, 5:15 p.m.; Sunday

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Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Monday, April 15, 10:45 a.m., Cubbers, 8 Main St. Doors open at 10:45 a.m., meal served at 11 a.m. Chef’s Choice – always delicious. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-3771419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. “Ask the Dog Trainer” in Middlebury. Monday, April 15, noon-1 p.m., Homeward Bound, 236 Boardman St. Emily Lewis and Christine Blakeney will answer your questions at this Lunch and Learn presentation. Attendees should bring their own lunch. Free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested as seating is limited. More info contact Hannah Manley at 802-388-1100 ext. 224 or hmanley@ homewardboundanimals.org. American Red Cross Blood Donation in Orwell. Monday, April 15, 1-6 p.m., Orwell Fire House, 604 Main St. Give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types — especially type O — are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring. “Slowing the Spread of Nuclear Weapons” in Middlebury. Monday, April 15, 4:30-6 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 House Conference Room, 148 Hillcrest Rd. Ferenc Dalnoki-Veress, scientist-in-residence and adjunct professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) gives this presentation. At the Institute, he focuses on the proliferation of fissile materials, nuclear spent fuel management, emerging technologies and verification of nuclear weapons. He teaches a course on Nuclear Treaty Verification. Water quality chat in Middlebury. Monday, April 15, 5-7 p.m., Middlebury Town Offices, 77 Main St. The Middlebury Conservation Commission and Addison County River Watch Collaborative invite all those interested in water quality to join the discussion. River Watch stream monitoring data will be presented and there will also be a chance for all participants to ask questions and discuss their concerns. More info contact 802-434-3236.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 16, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. SASH Health Awareness program at 11:15 a.m. Meal served at noon of BBQ pork loin, mashed potatoes, broccoli florets, biscuit and apricots. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. American Red Cross Blood Donation in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Vermont Hard Cider, 1321 Exchange St. Give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types — especially type O — are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring. Books and Lunch on Tuesdays book club in East Middlebury. Tuesday, April 16, noon-1 p.m., Sarah Partridge Library, 431 E Main St. Book selection is Sue Halpern’s new novel, “Summer Hours at the Robbers Library,” and Sue will be there for the discussion. Bring a bag lunch and join us for an enjoyable hour. VUHS Personalized Learning Parent Informational Series in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 16, 6-7 p.m., Library, Vergennes Union High School, Monkton Rd. Parents will be able to learn about the new initiative of Personalized Learning, how it is being implemented, and how it is designed to improve the students’ educational experience. Psychological Trauma and the Brain lecture

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IN “THE DEMON in Democracy: Totalitarian Temptations in Free Societies” at Middlebury’s Bicentennial Hall on Wednesday, April 17, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Ryszard Legutko, a member of The European Parliament and Professor of Philosophy at Jagiellonian University (Kraków, Poland), will draw on his experience in living under both communist and democratic systems and discuss how both systems refuse to undertake any critical examination of their ideological prejudices.

in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. All estimates suggest that psychological trauma is an experience that has occurred in at least half of the American adult population. How do these extreme stressors affect the brain, and how does this change the way individuals experience the world? Join Matt Kimble, Professor of Psychology at Middlebury College, as he addresses these questions and more. Free. Parker Merrill Speech Competition: Grand Championship in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. In a tradition dating back to 1825, six student speakers will compete for the title of Middlebury Speaker of the Year and a top prize of $500. Free. 8More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu/arts.

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“Faces/Places” on Screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 17, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. *THIS FILM REPLACES “THE MICHELANGELO CODE”* “Faces/Places” celebrates filmmaker Agnès Varda, a leading figure of the French New Wave. In this documentary/road movie, French photographer and muralist JR joins Varda on a journey around the villages of France meeting locals, learning their stories and producing epic-size portraits of them. Tickets $13/$8 students, available at townhalltheater.org, at 802-382-9222, at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m., or at the door one hour before show time. Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 17, 11:15 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. for program. Meal served at noon of baked penne pasta with marinara and mozzarella cheese, succotash, wheat bread, and baked sliced apples with cinnamon. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-3882287 to inquire. Lecture: Cannabis Panel in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 17, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. A distinguished panel of guest speakers share information and answer your questions about Medical Marijuana in Vermont, the science, regulation and distribution, and methods of administration. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Suzanne Bennett at 802-3881220, or sbennett@residenceottercreek.com. “The Demon in Democracy: Totalitarian Temptations in Free Societies” in Middlebury. Wedneday, April 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Bicentennial Hall 216, Bicentennial Way. Ryszard Legutko, a member of The European Parliament and Professor of Philosophy at Jagiellonian University (Kraków, Poland), will draw on his experience in living under both communist and democratic systems and

discuss how both systems refuse to undertake any critical examination of their ideological prejudices. “Building Our Future” dialogue in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Middlebury Union High School, 73 Charles Ave. The first of three community dialogues on the continuing process ACSD Board created to develop a long-range plan to guide its use of buildings and other facilities for the foreseeable future. Dialogue will focus on different scenarios that address declining enrollment, grade configuration and creating greater equity and opportunity for the students of our district. “Soup to Nuts: An Eccentric History of Food” in New Haven. Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m., New Haven Town Offices, 78 North St. Presented by writer Rebecca Rupp, this talk let attendees find out about the rocky evolution of table manners, the not-so-welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefits of family dinners – plus some catchy info on seasonal foods.

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Green Mountain Club TAM hike in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, Wright Park. Afternoon/evening hike through Wright Park and the Otter Creek Gorge. Enjoy the extra sun and the full moon, distance dependent on group and weather. More info contact leader Ellen Cronan, at ecronana@yahoo.com or 908-595-2926. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. American Red Cross Blood Donation in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., MREMS, 55 Collins Dr. Give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types — especially type O — are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring. Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee hour. Money Smart for Older Adults – Prevent Financial Exploitation Part 2 class at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon of beef tips with mushroom and onions over seasoned cavatappi pasta, green beans, wheat roll and cantaloupe. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. Orgelgebet (organ prayers) in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. Come hear the eighth annual presentation of the events of Holy Week, as interpreted by organ composers from the Renaissance to the present. All are welcome. Feel free to bring a lunch. Light refreshments provided. Poetry publishing workshop in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 1-3 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Otter Creek

Poetry Workshop and Ilsley Library welcome Trisha Knoll, a widely published poet whose latest book is “How I Learned to Be White” (Antrim House, 2018). Knoll will be giving a workshop on publishing poetry. National Poetry Month celebration in Bristol. Thursday, April 18, 6:30-8 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. Join Five Town Friends of the Arts and Lawrence Memorial Library to and participate in an evening of sharing poetry out loud. Bring poetry to read aloud or recite or just come listen, enjoy, and cheer your friends and neighbors on. “Museo” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. On a fateful Christmas Eve in Mexico City, two unremarkable men decide it’s finally time to distinguish themselves by executing the most infamous cultural artifacts heist in all of Mexican history. The magnitude of the theft exceeds the amateur thieves’ expectations, and by the very next morning they realize, too late, the full scope and implications of their actions. Inspired by true events. Winner of the Best Screenplay award at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival. The latest installment of the MNFF Winter Screening Series. Tickets $13. NER Presents Three New Fiction Writers in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. New England Review presents a reading at the Vermont Book Shop with three fiction writers: Brad Felver, whose debut collection of stories, “The Dogs of Detroit,” won the 2018 Drue Heinz Literature Prize; David Moats, a well-known Vermont journalist whose new fiction appears in the current issue of NER; and Kylie Winger, a Middlebury College senior and Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference alum. Light refreshments served. Free and open to the public. Faculty dance concert in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. On one night only, the Middlebury College Dance Program offers samples of faculty choreography, featuring works by Karima Borni, Christal Brown, Dante Brown, Laurel Jenkins, and Lida Winfield. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students. More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu/arts.

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Scott Forrest in Middlebury. Friday, April 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Eastview at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Singersongwriter Forrest has been featured on NPR, has performed with the Metropolitan Opera of NYC, and was voted an upcoming songwriter in Nashville in the 90’s. He covers an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, Americana, Brazilian, and more. Free and open to the public. Green New Deal town meeting in Middlebury. Friday, April 19, 6-8 p.m., Mead Chapel, Middlebury College. Come learn about the student-led Sunrise Movement, which has been promoting a “Green New Deal” to the U.S. Congress, an effort to get national politicians to take seriously the threat to the planet and to social justice posed by the climate emergency. Family fun night in Vergennes. Friday, April 19, 6-10 p.m., Addison County Eagles Club 3801, 67 New Haven Rd. Use the Eagles board games and cards or bring your own games to share. Pizza and beverages for sale. Open to all. The Mammals in concert in Middlebury. Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. These Indie-roots trailblazers are known for just the right amount of guitar grit, soothing harmony, barn-burning fiddle, retro grooves, and storytelling savvy. They’re equal parts musicians and activists. Their campus show will include selections from newest album “Sunshiner,” which highlights issues surrounding climate change. Free. More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu/arts

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8:30-10:30 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Feast on blueberry pancakes or French toast with local Vermont maple syrup, sausages, home fries, quiche, beverages and more. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children/ $20 families. Bring a non-perishable food item or paper product for the food shelf to help those in need. Suzanne Rood, “A Limp of Faith” in Vergennes. Saturday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Bixby Library, 258 Main St. Come celebrate with Suzanne Rood, Vergennes resident and author, who will be reading from her new book, “A Limp of Faith,” a personal memoir about her daily struggle with CMT, a hereditary neuropathy which challenges her walking, her music, and her faith. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available in the Community Room. Registration, not required but encouraged, at bixbylibrary.org/event/bookrelease-rood/, maddy.willwerth@bixbylibrary.org or 802-877-2211. Teen café in Middlebury. Saturday, April 20, 2-3 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Come to Ilsley to snack, talk books, use the Wi-Fi, or just hang out with friends. “Dogman” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, April 20, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. In a seaside village on the outskirts of an Italian city, where the only law seems to be survival of the fittest, Marcello is a slight, mildmannered man who divides his days between working at his modest dog grooming salon, caring for his daughter Alida, and being coerced into the petty criminal schemes of the local bully Simoncino, an ex-boxer who terrorizes the neighborhood. Free. Phil Henry and The News Feed in Brandon. Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Phil Henry is an accomplished musician who loves to create beautiful chords and a big acoustic sound. Henry performs with his new ensemble, Phil Henry & The News Feed. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info contact Edna at 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net. Elderly Services swing dance benefit in Middlebury. Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Dance the night away to The Sound Investment big band and its classic swing repertoire — Ellington, Basie, the Dorsey Brothers and more while helping raise funds for Elderly Services. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Snacks and a cash bar available. Tickets $15 general/$10 students, with added $1 preservation fee, available at townhalltheater.org.

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Legislative Breakfast in Whiting. Monday, April 22, 7-8:45 a.m., 29 S. Main St. Talk with local legislators over breakfast. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps defray the cost of opening the hall. Age Well senior luncheon in New Haven. Monday, April 22, 11:30 a.m., Porky’s Place, Route 7. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., meal served at noon of pulled pork, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, wheat roll, and tapioca pudding with granola crumbles. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. American Red Cross Blood Donation in Brandon. Monday, April 22, noon-5 p.m., Brandon American Legion, 550 Franklin St. Give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types — especially type O — are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m. Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane

Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln., Vergennes. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of cheese ravioli with meat sauce, broccoli florets, wheat bread, and peaches. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. Willow weaving in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 23, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Middlebury Garden Club presents Susie Gray, who will do a presentation focusing on growing, harvesting and making things from willow, such as hurdles, continuous weave fences, fedges (living fences), and other living structures such as bowers, domes, tunnels and seats and benches both for play and relaxation. Free and open to the public. Lore Segal Reading from “The Journal I Didn’t Keep” in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 23, 4:30 p.m., Hillcrest 103, Hillcrest Rd. Former professor at the Breadloaf Writers’ Conference and Pulitzer-Price-nominated writer Lore Segal is best known for her autobiographical novel “Other People’s Houses,” in which she describes her escape from Hitler’s Vienna in 1938 on a Kindertransport and subsequent exile in England, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.

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Mobile Making Workshop in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m., BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new Pop-Up event space and create a felt hanging mobile to decorate your favorite spaces. $30 all materials included. Register at rootstudiovt@gmail. com. “Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 24, 4:30 p.m., Room 232, Axinn Center, Old Chapel Rd. Come see this Academy-Award-winning documentary that traces the remarkable British rescue operation that saved the lives of over 10,000 Jewish children from Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Kindertransport survivor Lore Segal will be present during the Q&A. “Murder and Indigenous Mobility in Nineteenth-Century Vermont” in Orwell. Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 423 Main St. Vermont is the traditional homeland of the Abenaki people, and current conversations about indigenous Vermont focus on Abenaki persistence on the land. Cultural historian Jill Mudgett tells another story about indigeneity in Vermont by focusing on a man from southern New England who arrived in Vermont during the late nineteenth century and was then murdered in the Vermont woods. Surviving archival documents of the murder and subsequent trial not only tell us what white Vermonters thought about indigeneity, but reveal much about Native agency, mobility, and presence on the land.

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Green Mountain Club hike in Bristol. *RESCHEDULED from Friday April 12*. Thursday April 25, the Watershed Center, Plank Rd. Moderate, approx. 5-mile hike on the Waterworks property, mostly level. Mostly gradual elevation gain of 550’ to west ridge and overlook. Dress for the weather; waterproof boots recommended. Bring poles, water and a hearty snack or lunch. Meet at parking area on Plank Road at 9 a.m. Contact Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@gmail. com or 802-388-5407 to confirm. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. American Red Cross Blood Donation in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury College, 58 Hepburn Rd. Give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types — especially type O — are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring. Gun control advocate Evelyn Augusto in

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AMERICAN RED CROSS staff member Deshayla Tran finishes collecting a whole blood donation from Terry Smith, who has been regularly donating blood for the last five to 10 years. There are upcoming opportunities to donate in Brandon (April 22), Middlebury (April 16, 18 and 25), and Orwell (April 15). See calendar listings for more information. American Red Cross photo/Amanda Romney

Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 1-3 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Otter Creek Poetry Workshop and Ilsley Library welcome Augusto to talk about the role poetry can play in this critical social issue. Her motto is “Guns Don’t Save People, Poets Do.” “We Are All Fast Food Workers Now” in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 4:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 House Conference Room, 148 Hillcrest Rd. The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs hosts this lecture by Annelise Orleck, a professor of History at Dartmouth College and the author of five books on the history of U.S. women, politics, immigration, and activism. Orleck will discuss low-wage worker movements from around the globe, specifically those of fast-food workers and farmworkers in places such as Cambodia, Bangladesh, and the United States. Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m. Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Money Smart for Older Adults – Prevent Financial Exploitation Part 3 at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon of turkey a la king, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, biscuits and pumpkin custard with cream. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. A Walk in their Shoes: Dementia Simulation in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 25, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join an experience that will help you understand how it feels to manage the many challenges dementia presents. Certified Dementia Practitioners to take you through an experience to better create a positive environment for those with dementia. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. Red Scare discussion in Vergennes. Thursday, April 25, 6-7 p.m., Community Room, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Authors and historians Rick Winston and David Holmes will facilitate a lively discussion centered on the anti-Communist fear known as the Red Scare and how if affected Vermont. The first 20 attendees will receive a free copy of Winston’s “Red Scare in the Green Mountains: Vermont in the McCarthy Era 1946-1960.” Copies of Holmes’s “Stalking the Academic Communist: Intellectual Freedom and the Firing of Alex Novikoff” will also be available. Light refreshments. ADA accessible by a lift. More info call

802-877-2211. Middle East policy lecture by Ambassador Barbara Leaf in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 House Conference Room, 148 Hillcrest Rd. The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs hosts Barbara A. Leaf, the U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates from 2014-2018 and Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute. Gong and sound immersion in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 7-8 p.m. Illuminate, 211 Maple St, Middlebury. Andrew Noethiger returns to Middlebury to offer an evening of sound immersion and vibrations that resonate with the body, mind and soul using an array of gongs, bowls, bells and chimes. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on. Not recommended for children under 8 or pregnant women. Suggested donation $20. More info contact Andrew at gonggroove@yahoo.com or 802-777-9887. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical puts audiences front and center at one of the quirkiest competitive events of the school year. Six awkward middle-school spellers try to keep their cool and win the bee while three wellintentioned adults run the show. Tickets available at Town Hall Theater Box Office.

LIVEMUSIC Orgelgebet (organ prayers) in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church Scott Forrest in Middlebury. Friday, April 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Eastview at Middlebury. The Mammals in concert in Middlebury. Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center. Phil Henry and The News Feed in Brandon. Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music Greg Humphrey and friends in Middlebury. Friday, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. Brentano String Quartet and Dawn Upshaw in Middlebury. Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Arts Center. Sean Ashby performs in Brandon. Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Heron Fire in Middlebury. Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. See a full listing of

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Unlikely Mexican heist to be portrayed at Film Fest The Middlebury New Filmmakers country’s iconic National Museum Festival will present the rollicking of Anthropology. narrative drama, “Museo,” on Directed by rising Mexican Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m., as its filmmaker Alonso Ruizpalacios, featured April film for the MNFF “Museo” is a very rich dramatic 2018/19 Winter/Spring experience and winner Screening Series at of the prestigious Silver Town Hall Theater in Bear Award at the 2018 Middlebury. Berlin International Film Inspired by true events, Festival. and shot on never-before Tickets are $13 and filmed locations in available at the THT box Mexico, “Museo” is a office, either in person, by Greg Pahl Monday-Saturday, noonsardonic, cautionary tale that underscores the old 5 p.m., by phone at 802adage, “you don’t know 382-9222 or online at what you have until you lose it.” townhalltheater.org/calendar-andWell into their 30s, Juan Nuñez tickets. (Gael García Bernal) and Benjamín ANNUAL FACULTY DANCE Wilson (Leonardo Ortizgris) still CONCERT AT COLLEGE can’t seem to finish veterinary The Middlebury College Dance school or leave their parents’ Program offers samples of faculty homes. Instead, they wallow in choreography on Thursday, April comfortable limbo in the district of 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dance Theater Satelite, Mexico City’s version of of the Mahaney Arts Center. an American suburb. On a fateful This year’s new works from 1985 Christmas Eve, however, they Karima Borni, Christal Brown, decide it’s finally time to distinguish Dante Brown and Lida Winfield themselves by executing the most offer a wide range of aesthetics infamous cultural artifacts heist in and artistic voices, representing the all of Mexican history, looting the breadth and depth of the college’s

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INDIE-ROOTS TRAILBLAZERS THE Mammals return to Middlebury on Friday, April 19, at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Arts Center.

“DOGMAN” WILL SCREEN at Middlebury College’s Dana Auditorium at 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.

resident dance scholars and creators. The evening launches with a rare improvisational performance by the faculty, inviting the viewer to witness the collaborative problem solving of composing a dance before their eyes. The revelations continue with four premieres created in collaboration with students, each tailored to the unique and individual movement style of the performers. The evening culminates with a new duet, “Same and Different,” devised and performed by Christal Brown and Lida Winfield. Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders; $8 for youth; and $6 for Middlebury College students. The Mahaney Center is located at 72 Porter Field Road, just off Route 30 south. Free parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the Mahaney Arts Center parking lot. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 802-443-6433

THE SOUND INVESTMENT Jazz Ensemble will headline a fundraising concert and swing dance on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

or visit go.middlebury.edu/arts. “FACES/ PLACES” AT THT Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater celebrates filmmaker Agnès Varda with the charming 2017 film “Faces/ Places” on Wednesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ninety-year old Agnès Varda, a leading figure of the French New Wave, passed away this March. In “Faces/Places,” she teams up with acclaimed 33 year-old French photographer and muralist JR to codirect this enchanting documentary/ road movie. Kindred spirits, Varda and JR share a lifelong passion for images and how they are created, displayed and shared. Together they travel around the villages of France in JR’s photo truck meeting locals, learning their stories and producing epic-size portraits of them. The photos are prominently displayed on houses, barns, storefronts and trains, revealing the humanity in their subjects, and themselves.

“Faces/Places” documents these heart-warming encounters as well as the unlikely, tender friendship they formed along the way. Tickets are $13/$8 students and may be purchased at townhalltheater. org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m., or at the door one hour before show time. The Town Hall Theater is located at 68 S. Pleasant St. in Middlebury. This film replaces The Michelangelo Code, which was originally scheduled for April 17’s Great Art Wednesdays Series. SWING DANCE BENEFIT AT TOWN HALL THEATER Dancing the night away to a big band is one of the great pleasures of life, but Vermonters don’t often get the chance. The Sound Investment, Middlebury College’s big band, brings the tradition of Duke Ellington and the Dorsey Brothers to Town Hall Theater for dancing and listening on Saturday, April 20, (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

THE MEXICAN FILM “Museo” will screen at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. as part of the MNFF Spring/ Winter Screening series.

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DON’T MISS PHIL Henry & the News Feed when they Play Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon, on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of noted jazz musician Dick Forman, Sound Investment is comprised of some of the best student musicians Middlebury College has to offer. “This band has been top-flight for five or six decades, and it just seems to get better and better,” says THT executive director Douglas Anderson.  This special evening will benefit the work of Project Independence/ Elderly Services.  The seats and platforms at Town Hall Theater will be cleared for the event, creating a huge dance floor, but seating will be available in the theater and the balcony for those who simply want to listen. Community swing dance groups will be present to show off their moves. Snacks and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $15 general/$10 students (plus a $1 fee), and may be purchased at townhalltheater. org, 802-382-9222, at the THT box office, Monday-Saturday, noon-5

p.m. or at the door. PHIL HENRY & THE NEWS FEED AT BRANDON MUSIC On Easter Saturday, April 20, Brandon Music welcomes for the first time Phil Henry and The News Feed, at 7:30 p.m. Phil Henry is an accomplished musician. When performing as a guest artist with Melissa D and later Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette, Brandon Music audiences were enthralled by his musical skill and great vocals. Henry is a formally trained musician who loves to create beautiful chords and a big acoustic sound. This time he performs with his new ensemble, Phil Henry & The News Feed, featuring Brendan Coyle on drums, Mitch Barron on upright and fretless bass, and Jeff Kimball on a kitchen-sink level variety of instruments such as piano, accordion, acoustic and electric mandolins, synthesizer, toy piano and glockenspiel. According to Seven Days, the band offers audiences layered (See Beat, Page 13)

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, take a few tentative steps forward first before diving wholeheartedly into a situation. It is a good idea to test the waters on any big project before fully submerging. TAURUS: April 21May 21. Taurus, don’t abandon caring for yourself if your to-do list is a mile long. Figure out a way to devote some attention to yourself and reap the rewards. GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, a new outlook can help you overcome a problem that’s puzzled you. Shift your perspective for a bit, or even embrace some distractions to clear your mind. CANCER: June 22-July 22. Powerful connections seem to be turning up in all you do lately, Cancer. These influential people can help you in your career or personal life if you play the right hand. LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. Don’t apologize for putting yourself first this week, Leo. People will respect you more when you set clear boundaries and are forthcoming in your interactions. VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept. 22. Honesty is one of your foremost qualities, Virgo. Others appreciate this and will look to you for guidance. Express your thoughts while keeping others in mind. LIBRA: Sep. 23-Oct.

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“FACES/PLACES,” A collaborative film made by New Wave Cinema pioneer Agnès Varda and artist JR will screen at Town Hall Theater on Wednesday, April 17 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) textures of sound, and “vivid lyrical imagery that captures the imagination.” So if you want to enjoy a special Easter family event this is a show not to be missed. Tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call Edna at 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon. INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2018-2019 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday, April 20, at Middlebury College with the 2018 Italy|France film, “Dogman,” directed by Matteo Garrone. In a seaside village on the outskirts of an Italian city, where the only law seems to be survival of the fittest, Marcello is a slight, mild-mannered man who divides his days between working at his modest dog grooming salon, caring for his daughter Alida, and being coerced into the petty criminal schemes of the local bully Simoncino, an ex-boxer who terrorizes the neighborhood. It’s free. The film, in Italian with English subtitles, will be shown at 3 and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium at Sunderland, 356 College Street in Middlebury. It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children. THE MAMMALS AT COLLEGE There will be a performance by The Mammals on Friday, April 19, in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. As frequent performers at Middlebury’s Festival on the Green, these Indie-roots trailblazers are no strangers to Middlebury. The quintet is known for just the right amount of guitar grit, soothing harmony, barn-burning fiddle, retro grooves and storytelling savvy. They’re equal parts musicians and activists. Their campus show will include selections from their newest album “Sunshiner,” highlighting

See Christal Brown (left), Dante Brown (far left), Lida Winfield (below right) and others in a wide range of aesthetic and artistic voices at the Middle College Faculty Dance performance this Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m.

issues surrounding climate change. The performance is free and the public is welcome. BLUES JAM IN BRISTOL Middlebury-based English bluesman Tom Caswell will be hosting a Blues Jam in Bristol at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at Hatch 31, located at 31 Main Street. The jam will feature both local and statewide blues musicians and is open to anyone wanting to hear great music. This is a monthly event on the third Wednesday of the month. If you are a musician or singer planning to take part in the jam, there will be a signup sheet located near the stage. Although the music begins at 8 p.m., an earlier arrival is advised. Admission to the jam is free.

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Climate laws (Continued from Page 1) the frustration in an April 9 press release issued by 350 Vermont, which organized the Next Steps walk. “People shouldn’t have to walk all the way across Vermont to get action on climate,” he said. “But if even the Democrats’ leaders have chosen not to make climate a priority, we have no other choice but to march.” And march they did — from Middlebury to Montpelier, where on the final day more than 300 climate justice activists filled the Statehouse lobby. How many walked for how long and when doesn’t even begin to tell the total story, however. “They are only the visible tip of the iceberg,” wrote Next Steps chronicler Marisa Keller a day after the Statehouse action, pointing to the elaborate support network that made the Climate Solutions walk possible. An even larger part of that iceberg consists of conversations and actions that are happening throughout the world, whether it’s the work of 16-year-old Swedish climate justice activist Greta Thunberg, the disruptive actions of groups like Extinction Rebellion, or the everyday nitty-gritty of concerned citizens providing testimony in the Legislature. On the same day activists entered Montpelier, Bristol attorney Jim Dumont, was offering his testimony. “I am providing this testimony

as a citizen because I believe we greenhouse gas impacts to include must do everything we can to the leakage of methane, aka natural minimize climate change, and gas, which McKibben notes in his because Vermont could do a much new book, “Falter,” “traps heat better job than it is now doing to in the atmosphere about eighty address this crisis,” he told the times more efficiently than carbon House Committee on Energy and dioxide.” “This is a Technology. very significant Dumont’s hourimprovement,” long testimony “I thought (the Dumont said. included, among Next Steps climate The evening other things, walk) was very comments on three powerful ... Somber. before, while Next Steps walkers bills currently under were completing consideration in the Heartbreaking. And very telling the 19-mile leg Statehouse: which about the time from Richmond • H.51, would ban the we’re living in, to Middlesex, M i d d l e b u r y c o n s t r u c t i o n where community hosted a of fossil fuel members and youth College infrastructure in panel discussion Vermont, is too are literally begging on the ethical and narrowly drafted, he me and other psychological dimensions of told the committee. elected leaders to climate change. Broadening some move much more of the definitions quickly to address Guests included in the bill would McKibben, British both make it more the climate crisis.” philosopher and — Rep. Mari Cordes former politician effective and help it survive a federal Rupert Read and court challenge. climate scientist • H.175, prohibiting the use of (and lead coauthor of the 2018 eminent domain to take land for Intergovernmental Panel on fossil fuel transportation or energy Climate Change report) Kim Cobb production facilities, “is a narrowly (See Sidebar). focused bill that would have a And the evening before that, on major beneficial impact,” he said. April 7, while walkers made their “This bill seems unlikely to be way from Hinesburg to Richmond, struck down in court.” Vermont Digger published an op-ed • H.214 would in part require by 350 Vermont’s extreme energy the Public Utilities Commission field organizer, Julie Macuga, and to expand its assessments of (See Greenhouse gas, Page 16)

History Day (Continued from Page 1) Vermont’s candidate for the national Hannah E. (Liz) MacGregor Teacher of the Year Award, Junior Division. The winner stands to collect $5,000. According to the nomination letter written by Victoria Hughes, the Vermont Historical Society’s Museum and Education Manager, Brooks is “an enthusiastic and engaging teacher” who has helped expand the program within ANWSD. “With his dedication and energy, Josh shares his love of history and research with his students. I am proud to recognize Josh for his excellence in teaching and his commitment to providing educational opportunities for his students,” Hughes wrote. In an email to the Independent Hughes also praised Coffey. “I can only nominate one teacher at a time, but I definitely appreciate Becca’s involvement in Vermont History Day,” she said. STUDENTS EXCEL The prizes earned by ANWSD students were: • Deborah Pickman Clifford Vermont Women’s History Prize: Nora Nelson and MaryBeth Cosgrove (Ferrisburgh Central) for their exhibit, “I Knew People Who Had Nothing: The Great Depression in Vermont.”

• George F. Edmunds Memorial Prize: Claire Clark, Sophia Johnson, Mia Kutchukian and Jing Williams (VUES) for their documentary, “Finding Happiness Again: A Story of Vermont Refugees.” • Labor History Prize: Samantha Colvin and Kimari Collins (VUHS) for their exhibit, “Child Labor Laws and the Mills: From Tragedy to Triumph.” • Third place, Junior Division, group performance: Lila Carr and Natalie Jackman (VUHS) for their performance, “Upton Sinclair: How One Man Unpacked the Meat Packing Industry.” • Second place, Junior Division, individual documentary: Amerson for her documentary on the Chinese female pirate. Brooks said secondplace overall finishers are eligible to compete at the national level, but only if the judges evaluate their work as “superior.” • First place, Senior Division, group documentary, Muzzy and Adam Clark, for their exhibit, “The 54th Massachusetts Regiment.” Muzzy and Clark competed independently without coaching. Brooks, Amerson, Muzzy and Clark will go to Washington, D.C., in June for the National History Day competition. Brooks said national qualifiers

are allowed to take suggestions from state judges to upgrade their offerings for the next level, and Amerson did not wait long after the April 6 competition at UVM to start sharing ideas with him. “They get feedback from the judges at Vermont History Day, and she can take that and improve on her work and make revisions,” Brooks said. “I was literally on my way home and my phone was buzzing with the all the revisions she was going to do.” Vermont History Day participants are expected to produce museumquality work. Weekly sessions in Brooks’ classroom began in October. Brooks said the program is demanding, but the students who sign up do what it takes to excel. “First of all, they have to be really interested in and passionate about history,” he said. “A lot of them come in with an idea. They’re interested in fighter planes, or 9-11. Whatever it is, they want to learn more. Then it really comes down to work ethic. For all of these kids it’s the first time they’ve had to chase an answer for months, not just I’m going to research this topic for a couple of days for school, but they’re doing research and taking notes and annotating for about six months. It’s (See Vergennes, Page 15)

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Vergennes (Continued from Page 14) really a test of endurance.” Details are paramount. “You have to cite your sources using MLA (Modern Language Association) style. And whatever type of presentation they’ve chosen there are specific parameters. You can only have so many words on an exhibit board, for instance. So you have to be willing to do that detail work that middle school students don’t always, and these guys are willing to stick with it,” Brooks said. Both he and Coffey worked with all the students. Brooks said Coffey offered a greater depth of knowledge and those details. “She has a history degree and she’s a high school teacher, so her background is a little more extensive than mine. And so she was really good at a lot of the detail work, looking over kids’ annotations and making sure they fit the format. And I’m much more like, ‘Look at that. This is awesome,’” he said. “We both have a passion for it. Whatever kids needed, we’d divide and conquer over the course of a session.” TEACHER HONORED Brooks, 44, said he caught the history bug early on during his Panton childhood, and then Kathy Douglas hooked him on the Vermont History Day late in his 11year tenure at Ferrisburgh Central, which ended a year ago when he transferred to VUES.

“At Ferrisburgh I had an absolutely fabulous mentor, Kathy Douglas, who has since retired. She started talking about it and said she wanted to make sure it kept going. I love history and I have since I was a little kid, so it wasn’t a hard sell,” Brooks said. “In the first year (at Vermont History Day) I just followed and watched. It’s a spectacle. It’s like going to a big swimming or wrestling meet with young historians. It’s just amazing to see what they do. So after that first year I said, yeah, I’ll take this on.” Brooks said he and Coffey were thrilled to see the program grow under the Fusion setting at VUES, and he hopes this year’s results will attract more interest. “We decided this was a good opportunity to make this thing grow, and especially seeing kids win, I think that helps as a recruiting tool,” he said. Coffey deserves credit for his nomination, Brooks said. “We both share in the work. This is the first time I’ve done something like this, a collaborative effort,” Brooks said. “She’s taught me a lot, and like I said she’s really good with the details. And I think part of this contest is really checking off the boxes and making sure you’ve put together a presentation that is museum-worthy. And that’s one of the things she really brought to it, that mindset. I’ve probably learned

NINETEEN ADDISON Northwest School District students spent the past six months intensively researching for presentations they made on Vermont History Day. On April 6, 11 of them won prizes, and one qualified to compete in National History Day in Washington, D.C., in June. Two more ANWSD students who worked independently will also to go Washington in June. Photo courtesy of Tara Brooks

as much as the kids have this year.” Brooks also credited “the kids’ passion and the amount of work they’re willing to put into it.” And while describing the results back on April 6 it sounded like he and Coffey had probably already earned

their reward. “It was absolutely fantastic. There were more than 400 kids participating, so you never know. The judges do their work. Again, just getting there is an accomplishment, but, yeah, we were ecstatic,” Brooks

said. “Hearing your school called and seeing how excited the kids are, yeah, I can’t say enough. I was on an adrenaline high the whole weekend.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Scientist, philosopher, writer consider climate & ethics Experts size up hope for the future

every opportunity, and/or massively alter their normal mode of living? • How does one manage the anxiety and despair that attends an By CHRISTOPHER ROSS understanding of the bleakness of MIDDLEBURY — Last Monday, the science? just days after launching his new • How do we address not just book, “Falter,” then joining climate scientific denial but emotional justice activists for the first disavowal of climate leg of the 65-mile Next reality? Steps Climate Solutions “I have Read opened by walk, Ripton author and confidence speaking directly to 350.org founder Bill students: McKibben returned to that young “Your so-called leaders Middlebury College to people will have failed you,” he told participate in a panel fix this. I’ve them. “Your parents, on the ethics of climate never been I’m sure, mean well but change. they and their generation happier Joining McKibben were have failed you. Your or more British philosopher Rupert teachers, despite their best Read and climate scientist hopeful.” intentions, have failed — climate you. And we, despite (and lead coauthor of the scientist our best endeavors ... 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Kim Cobb have failed you. We’ve report) Kim Cobb. failed you because we The panelists were asked are sending you naked to consider the following questions: and unprepared into a deteriorating • What are the responsibilities of future.” those who know about the extent of Cobb, on the other hand, offered the threat? more hopeful remarks, which were • Are they obligated to trumpet it at delivered via video stream. She

“Your so-called leaders have failed you. Your parents ... and their generation have failed you. Your teachers, despite their best intentions, have failed you. And we, despite our best endeavors ... have failed you. We’ve failed you because we are sending you naked and unprepared into a deteriorating future.” — British philosopher Rupert Read spoke of an awakening of sorts after the environmental devastation she witnessed from Christmas Island in the Pacific Ocean, followed by her disappointment with the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. She said she’s since committed to aligning every aspect of her life with climate solutions. Part of that commitment involves equipping her students at the Georgia Institute of Technology with the skills to fight and adapt to climate change. “I have confidence that young people will fix this,” she said. “I’ve never been happier or more hopeful.” McKibben, who 30 years ago

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Extinction Rebellion in Europe,” he said. “I’m very encouraged by the young people who are fighting hard for a Green New Deal — most of them alumni from the campus divestment movement around this country. I’m maybe most encouraged of all by the extremely powerful moral leadership coming from Greta Thunberg and the people who have followed her in schools around the world now, disrupting ‘education as usual’ with the demand for real change.” The climate movement is “pretty close to some kind of zeitgeist shift here,” he added. Video footage of the entire presentation, which is well worth viewing, can be found on the Middlebury College Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/329640801. Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent. com.

Greenhouse gas “I thought it was very powerful,” (Continued from Page 14) State Representative Mari Cordes, she later told the Independent. D-Lincoln, recounting a recent “Somber. Heartbreaking. And very meeting with Vermont Gas Systems telling about the time we’re living CEO Don Rendall. in, where community members and According to Macuga and youth are literally begging me and Cordes, Rendall expressed regret other elected leaders to move much about the way Vermont Gas had more quickly to address the climate used eminent domain to build the crisis.” Addison Natural Gas Project. Marketing by Vermont Gas and “I view (eminent domain) as other fossil fuel companies has something we should avoid as best successfully distracted from the we can whenever we can,” he told most important issues, she said, them. which include: But when they asked him if VGS • Building a truly renewable supported H.175, which Cordes energy infrastructure. introduced and which would make • Reducing energy needs through eminent domain conservation. impossible to even • consider, Rendall “People shouldn’t Acknowledging the told them he “would have to walk all fossil fuel have to think about the way across extraction process it.” is devastating When Cordes said Vermont to get already marginalized to him, “I want to action on climate. communities, be able to tell my But if even the especially those grandchildren and Democrats’ leaders of historically your grandchildren have chosen not o p p r e s s e d that we did indigenous peoples. to make climate a everything that To Bolger, 21, and we could to stop priority, we have Sprague, 20, and harmful greenhouse no other choice but their fellow youth gasses from ruining to march.” activists, Cordes had their future; do — Bill McKibben this to say: you feel the same “Keep going. way that I do?” and There’s a large Macuga followed with “Do you number of us adults who are listening think promoting fossil fuels is a and who are doing everything way to do that?” we can inside the Statehouse and Rendall spoke about his through other organizations — and company’s “responsibility to its we agree with you. But you have customers,” according to the op-ed. to be persistent. You have to keep When Next Steps marchers pushing. You have to keep going.” reached Montpelier in the rain Reach Christopher Ross at on Tuesday, Cordes was standing christopherr@addisonindependent. outside to welcome them. com.

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KOHEN Wright LOCAL BLUES MUSICIANS play for preschoolers in the Mary Hogan Elementary School gym on the morning of Monday, April 8. Shown, left to right, are Tom Caswell (guitar), John Wallace (drums), Dave Mitchell (harmonica) and Michael Emilio (bass). Independent photos/Steve James

Preschoolers moved by blues music By STEVE JAMES MIDDLEBURY — The gym at Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury was jumping this past Monday morning as preschoolers got a taste of the blues. For an hour, the whole class got down and danced to a real blues band. It was all part of a week of social events to mark “The Month of the Young Child,” designated by the

National Association for the Education of Young Children, explained teacher Kim Forbes, the director of the preschool program at Mary Hogan. Michael Emilio, whose grandson Logan attends the school, said they asked him to play guitar for the children as part of the week’s activities. “But I play bass, and that’s a little boring for the kids,” he said. “But I

Michael Emilio with grandson Logan

told them I knew some other guys to play with me!” He rounded up his friends who all play in various local bands and regularly jam together. Performing for the impressionable young music aficionados along with Emilio were lead guitarist Tom Caswell of Middlebury, drummer John Wallace of Cornwall and singer/harmonica player Dave Mitchell of Shelburne.

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Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/10 U-32 at VUHS.......................Postponed 4/12 Hanover vs. MUHS.........................20-8 4/13 VUHS vs. Hartford..........................10-3 Boys’ Lacrosse 4/10 Mt. Abe vs. Lamoille.........................9-3 4/10 MUHS at Woodstock........Moved to 5/6 4/13 MUHS vs. Rutland..........................11-5 Baseball 4/11 Essex at MUHS......................Canceled 4/11 Rice vs. VUHS..................................9-1 4/13 VUHS vs. MUHS..............................4-2 Softball 4/11 Essex at MUHS......................Canceled 4/11 CVU vs. VUHS................................30-0 4/13 MUHS at VUHS........Postponed to 4/25 4/13 Brattleboro vs. OV..........................15-0 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/13 Midd. vs. Trinity...............................22-6 Women’s Lacrosse 4/10 Midd. vs. Plymouth.........................19-4 4/13 Midd. vs. Trinity...............................14-8 4/14 Midd. at Hamilton............................13-9 Softball 4/10 Keene vs. Midd...............................13-9 4/10 Midd. vs. Keene................................8-7 4/12 Midd. vs. Wesleyan........................19-6 4/13 Midd. vs. Wesleyan..........................3-2 4/13 Midd. vs. Wesleyan..........................4-1 Baseball 4/11 Midd. vs. Lyndon.............................12-2 4/12 Williams vs. Midd..............................2-1 4/13 Midd. vs. Williams...........................10-0 4/13 Williams vs. Midd...................... 5-4 (10)

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/15 Lamoille at VUHS.................... 4:30 PM 4/16 MUHS at CVU......................... 4:30 PM 4/18 Essex at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 4/20 VUHS at Milton............................11 AM Boys’ Lacrosse 4/15 MUHS at South Burlington........... 4 PM 4/16 OV at Hartford......................... 6:30 PM 4/17 MUHS at CVU.............................. 4 PM 4/19 Mt. Abe at Milton........................... 4 PM 4/20 Brattleboro at OV.........................11 AM Baseball 4/16 Fairfax at VUHS....................... 4:30 PM 4/16 Milton at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 4/16 Colchester at Mt. Abe.............. 4:30 PM 4/18 Spaulding at MUHS................. 4:30 PM 4/18 VUHS at Mt. Abe..................... 4:30 PM 4/20 St. Albans at MUHS.....................11 AM 4/20 Mt. Abe at Burlington...................11 AM 4/20 Bellows Falls at OV.....................11 AM 4/20 Burr & Burton at OV...................... 3 PM Softball 4/16 Fairfax at VUHS....................... 4:30 PM 4/16 Milton at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 4/16 OV at Rutland.......................... 4:30 PM 4/16 Colchester at Mt. Abe.............. 4:30 PM 4/18 Spaulding at MUHS................. 4:30 PM 4/18 VUHS at Mt. Abe..................... 4:30 PM 4/20 St. Albans at MUHS.....................11 AM

(See Schedule, Page 20)

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VERGENNES SHORTSTOP TUCKER Stearns covers the throw to second base, but Middlebury runner Spencer Cadoret is safe as the Tigers push to tie the game against their county rivals. The Commodores won the game 4-2 on Saturday. Independent photo / Steve James

Commodore nine tops rival Tigers By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Defense proved to be the difference on Saturday in a well-pitched baseball game at Vergennes Union High School in which the host Commodores edged visiting Middlebury, 4-2. Miscues by the Tigers allowed the Commodores to take an early 2-0 lead, and two more unearned runs in the fifth inning snapped a 2-2 tie. The Tigers’ tying run in the fourth was also unearned, but the Commodores also later made three crucial defensive plays, two by shortstop Tucker Stearns and one by rightfielder Ira White. In the fifth inning, Stearns ranged far to his left in the Tiger fifth to nab a Sean Deering grounder and throw him out with the go-ahead run in scoring position; in the sixth, Stearns raced toward the left field line and dove to catch leadoff hitter Jordy Stearns’ windblown pop fly; and in the seventh White charged in and left his feet to snare Hale Hescock’s bid for a leadoff hit. VUHS Coach Dwight Burkett had seen visiting Rice beat up his Commodores a bit in a 9-1 loss two days before in their home opener, and he was happy to see them

respond on Saturday with a solid all-around effort. “That was an awesome catch he (Stearns) made out there, and that was an awesome catch Ira White made out in right field,” Burkett said. “Those are the kinds of things that pick you up and put you back in the game. Kudos to the guys. They kept their heads in it and played good enough to win.” Sophomore Jarret Muzzy earned

outside when we wanted outside. He was getting it up when we wanted it up. And then we held off on the other stuff, like his changeup and curveball until a little later, which helped keep them off-balance, too,” Stearns said. “He showed up really well today.” Muzzy outdueled Tiger senior ace Wyatt Cameron, who allowed seven hits (three to VUHS center field Aiden Gardner), walked none and

“Kudos to the guys. They kept their heads in it and played good enough to win.” — Dwight Burkett, VUHS Coach

the pitching win, going 6.2 innings, striking out nine, walking three, and allowing seven hits. He kept the Tigers off-balance by hitting the corners with his fastball early, according to Commodore catcher Jeff Stearns, and then mixing in his off-speed pitches as the game wore on. “At the beginning he was throwing hard and hitting his spots well, that was the big thing. He was hitting

whiffed nine in six innings. “We were soft defensively,” said MUHS Coach Charlie Messenger said. “Wyatt pitched well.” Unlike the Commodores, the Tigers had not yet seen live pitching, nor had they spent any time outdoors after their Thursday home game vs. Essex was canceled due to their unplayable field. Messenger said the difference showed.

“First time out. We haven’t scrimmaged. We haven’t seen live. We need to get better,” Messenger said. “That was the first time we’ve seen anything live other than batting practice. That’s the way it goes. It’s early spring. Hopefully things will be different up in Milton Tuesday. We’ll take it out on them, hopefully.” But Messenger didn’t want to take anything away from the Commodores, either. “Vergennes, they’re a good ballclub,” he said. “They didn’t hurt themselves.” The Tigers hurt themselves in the first inning. Cameron got two quick outs, and then induced two routine grounders that led to infield throwing errors. VUHS sophomore third baseman Barret Barrows made the Tigers pay by lining a two-run double that scored both Tucker and Jeff Stearns. The Tigers got a run back in the third, when first baseman Nick Carrara led off by poking a single up the middle. Third basemen Spencer Cadoret walked, and after a strikeout Hescock and Devon Kearns followed with back-to-back infield hits to plate Carrara and leave the bases (See Baseball, Page 20)

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Colonels blank Otter softball in first game By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — The Otter Valley Union High School softball team struggled in its first game of the season against visiting Brattleboro on Saturday, when Colonel Hailey Derosia tossed a five-inning no-hitter for the Colonels. Derosia struck out 14 of the 17 batters she faced as Brattleboro defeated the Otters 15-0. OV Co-Coach Kelly Trayah said the combination of the competition and the circumstances proved to be too much for the Otters. “Because of the weather we weren’t able to get any scrimmages in, and this is the first live pitching we’ve seen,” Trayah said. “It’s natural we’re going to have a few cobwebs to work out, and Derosia is one of the best pitchers in the state.” The Otters’ first eight batters went down on strikeouts before Derosia gave up her first baserunner on a walk. After recording the next out, she struck out six of the next seven batters, giving up only an additional walk as the Otters could not get anything going against the fireballing pitcher. OV’s Morgan LaPorte, however, in her first trip to the mound, got knocked around by the talented Colonels. LaPorte gave up three runs in the first inning and two in the second

before the Colonels batted around in the third frame and scored six. The Otters were able to hold Brattleboro scoreless by retiring the Colonels in order in the fourth inning, but gave up four more runs in the last inning, enough to end the game after five due to the 15run mercy rule. The Otter defense committed six errors, all leading to scoring by the Colonels. “I thought Morgan did well, she maintained her composure up there,” Trayah said. “We need to get the outs and shorten the innings. We made too many errors.” Co-Coach Toni Poalino said the team is still working out the kinks and trying to find their best defensive alignment, but there were a few bright spots in the tough outing. “(Shayla) Phillips tracked the ball well in the outfield,” Poalino said. “Compared to where she was last year, her game has improved remarkably. She’s building confidence.” The Otters need to shake off all of the early cobwebs as they take on a tough Rutland team on Tuesday. “We actually got to go watch Rutland play last week,” Poalino said. “Our game got canceled, so we went to watch them play. That may be one time the weather will have helped us out this season.”

Sports BRIEFS MUHS boys, Eagle-VUHS lacrosse teams prevail ADDISON COUNTY — The Mount Abraham-Vergennes cooperative girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams both won their season openers last week, while the Middlebury boys’ lacrosse team moved over .500 with a road win. The MUHS girls, however, lost at home and remain in search of their first win in the early going. COMMODORE GIRLS The Commodore girls on Saturday defeated visiting Hartford, 103. Jalen Cook (four goals, assist, 17 ground balls) led the way, and freshman Grace Harvey made her varsity debut with a hat trick and 16 ground balls. Hannah Kelly, Txuxa Konczal and Siobhan Eagan rounded out the scoring with a goal apiece, and Sophie Davis and Kate Anderson each added an assist each. Goalie Ashley Tierney backstopped the win vs. the 1-1 Hurricanes with eight saves. EAGLE BOYS The Eagle boys opened on this past Wednesday with a 9-3 victory over Lamoille. Jack Halpin paced the Eagles with three goals, Neo Weaver added two goals, and

Griffin Paradee chipped in a goal and an assist. Eagle goalie Aidan Danyow stopped 12 shots, and Lancer goalie Ian Castonoay made six saves.

TIGER BOYS The Tiger boys moved to 2-1 by knocking off previously unbeaten Rutland, 11-5, on Saturday. The Tigers relied on a balanced attack led by Mason Kaufmann (three goals, assist), Bode Rubright (three goals) and Kolby Farnsworth (two goals, two assists) to defeat the 3-1 Raiders. Goalie Jack Rizzo stopped 11 shots for the Tigers, and Coach Matt Rizzo said Zeke Hooper dominated the faceoffs for MUHS. TIGER GIRLS On Friday, visiting New Hampshire power Hanover toppled the Tigers, 20-8. Carlisle Brush and Avery Gale led the 0-3 Tigers with three goals apiece, Lacey Greenamyre and Phoebe Smith added one each, and Ada Anderson controlled three draws and picked up three ground balls to lead MUHS in those departments. Tiger goalie Lydia Deppman made eight saves.

VERGENNES’ AIDEN GARDNER beats out an infield hit as Middlebury first baseman Nick Carrara is pulled off the bag by a high throw. The Commodores won Saturday’s game against their county rivals by 4-2. Independent photos / Steve James

Baseball (Continued from Page19) loaded with one out. Muzzy then struck out the Nos. 3 and 4 hitters in the order to limit the damage. Carrara scored the tying run in the fourth. After he reached second base on a two-out infield error, Cadoret plunked an RBI single into center field. Cadoret stole second and Simon Fischer walked, but a grounder to Stearns at short ended the threat. After Cameron doubled in the fifth, that inning ended the same way. “We just hit ground balls to the wrong guy, the shortstop, every time,” Messenger said. The Commodores’ winning rally in the sixth started when Cooper O’Brien reached on a one-out infield hit. O’Brien came around to score on a throwing error as he tried to take two bases on a passed ball. Second baseman Robbie Bicknell then reached on an error, and he scored when Jeff Stearns was credited with a double when the Tiger outfield could not track down his long, towering fly ball in the sun and wind. To be fair, it might have been a homer if the fence was up. The Tigers made a two-out run at VUHS in the seventh. Cameron dropped a double down the rightfield line, and Aaron Larocque worked a walk. With Muzzy at his pitch limit, Burkett waved Barrows

VERGENNES PITCHER JARRET Muzzy throws a pitch during the Commodores’ 4-2 victory over Middlebury on Saturday. Muzzy pitched 6.2 innings for the win and was pulled with just one out to go and replaced by Barret Barrows, who earned a save.

to the mound. Deering followed with an infield hit to load the bases, and Jordy Stearns worked the count to 3-2 before Barrows whiffed him a tough pitch down and away to earn the save. Burkett said the win should give a young Commodore team a lift. “I think it’s going to be a confi-

dence builder. I think it’s going to make them believe in themselves,” Burkett said. “It’s one thing to say you do (have confidence), but to go out there and prove it under fire is a whole different ballgame.”

4/24 Williams at Midd...................... 6:30 PM Softball 4/17 Midd. at Union (2).................... 3:30 PM 4/19 Midd. at Hamilton.......................... 5 PM 4/20 Midd. at Hamilton (2).................... Noon 4/26 Amherst at Midd...........................5 p.m. 4/27 Amherst at Midd. (2)..................... Noon Baseball 4/16 Midd. at Dartmouth....................... 4 PM 4/17 Plattsburgh at Midd.................. 3:30 PM 4/19 Midd. at Amherst...................... 3:30 PM

4/20 Midd. at Amherst (2).............. 12:30 PM 4/24 Plymouth at Midd.......................... 4 PM 4/26 Wesleyan at Midd. ....................... 4 PM 4/27 Wesleyan at Midd. ....................... Noon 4/30 Midd. at Union.............................. 7 PM 5/1 Keene State at Midd....................... 4 PM 5/5 Castleton at Midd. (2)..................... Noon 5/6 Castleton at Midd............................ 3 PM Late games were played after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Scheudle (Continued from Page 19)

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Greg’s (Continued from Page 1) generated as much buzz in Middlebury as Neri’s plan to rekindle Greg’s Meat Market. It was during the summer of 2017 that he purchased Greg’s and the adjacent 2,000-square-foot Pool World building for a sum of $380,000 from TD bank. The once thriving Greg’s has stood dormant since April of 2015, when Bart Litvin filed for bankruptcy protection after having owned the enterprise for six years. Neri, who owns several local enterprises (including the A&W on Route 7 South), saw potential in the Greg’s property and believed it could again prosper if he could buy it for the right price. It includes 4,820 square feet of retail space that he’s been in the process of renovating. Workers have lowered the Greg’s shelving by two feet “so you can see through the whole store,” Neri said. “The entrance is bigger and wider, and the new entrance on the side of (Greg’s) has new doors.” The project has taken a lot longer than Neri had anticipated, owing to substantial interior renovations. “The biggest thing with Greg’s was the cooler doors,” Neri said. “They had to be made. We got it done. And now we’re moving forward with the little things.” Managed by Gail Daha, the supermarket will continue to bear the “Greg’s” moniker in honor of its namesake, Greg Wry, who developed a loyal clientele for the independent

grocery store by offering good prices, friendly service, deliveries to shut-ins and a well-stocked deli/ meat department. Plans call for the new Greg’s to feature a “grab and go” business plan and a smaller inventory of grocery items than the former market stocked during its heyday. “We’d like to equal what Greg (Wry) did, with meats and his deli, and produce,” Neri said. “That’s what we’d really like to emphasize.” He’s been able to woo back “a few” former Greg’s employees. Neri plans to replicate much of what made Greg’s successful, though on a smaller scale. He will also demolish and remove the Pool World building before June 1, and make that area into a larger parking lot with a different traffic pattern. Pool World was given notice on April 1 that its lease would be terminated on the last day of April, leaving that business in search of another location. COSTLY PROJECT “It’s been very costly to this point just to get the building back in shape, and then there’s going to be some cost in filling the store,” Neri said. He said he fields questions “every day” from local folks hungry for information on the reopening of Greg’s. “The repairs are never ending,” he acknowledged. “There was nothing done to the building for a number of years, while the previous owner had it. Putting all that back took more

TONY NERI, WHO is nearly ready to reopen Greg’s Market, also bought and is rennovating this building at 55 Middle Road in Middlebury, which is the former home of Desabrais Laundry.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

(time) than I anticipated.” MIDDLE ROAD BUILDING But he’s not afraid of big renovation jobs, and has another one lined up for a building he owns at 55 Middle Road. The town’s Development Review Board is slated to take an initial listen to Neri’s plan at a public hearing set for Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. at the Middlebury municipal building at 77 Main St. The 55 Middle Road building, vacant for several years, is the former home of Desabrais Laundry (now located at 1232 Exchange St.)

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, April 16 6:21 a.m. Press Conference/PEG Access Preservation 7 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 9 a.m. Vote for Vermont 10 a.m. Selectboard 11:56 a.m. Development Review Board 2 p.m. ACEDC 4/19/19 - Downtown Designation 3:25 p.m. Press Conf on PEG Access Preservation 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:25 p.m. Press Conf on PEG Access Preservation 6 p.m. Vote for Vt - VT Republicans Political Views 7 p.m. Selectboard 8:50 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 10:07 p.m. VT State House - Public Hearing - Firearms Wednesday, April 17 5 a.m. Vote for Vermont Republicans Political Views 6 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 9 a.m. Vote for Vermont - Act 46 Lawsuit 10 a.m. Selectboard, Legislative Breakfast 1:10 p.m. Press Conf on PEG Access Preservation 1:45 p.m. Julian Castro presidential contender 3 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board 5:29 p.m. Julian Castro presidential contender 6:30 p.m. ACEDC 4/9/19 - Downtown Designation 8 p.m. Press Conf on PEG Access Preservation 8:30 p.m. Julian Castro presidential contender Thursday, April 18 12:05 a.m. VT State House & Media Exchange 5 a.m. Energy Week 6 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Eckankar 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 11 a.m. Press Conf on PEG Access Preservation 12 p.m. Selectboard 1:50 p.m. ACEDC 4/9/19 - Downtown Designation 3:15 p.m. VT State House, VMX 8:06 p.m. Vote for Vt. - VT Republican Political Veiws 9:06 p.m. ACEDC 4/9/19 - Downtown Designation 10:30 p.m. Press Conf on PEG Access Preservation

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and Middlebury Discount Foods, which some affectionately called the “dented cans” store. Neri acquired it around a month ago from the Gero family. It was the site of a significant cleanup effort following its life as a Laundromat, according to Neri. The seven-tenths of an acre in the Village Residential Commercial zone once hosted a 10,000-squarefoot building, but past owners reduced the structure by half. “I’m hoping (the town) will give me the OK to build onto it,” Neri said.

Ideally, Neri wants to grow 55 Middle Road to its original 10,000 square feet, and divide the space into two to four retail spots. A refurbished 55 Middle Road could also host a light industrial tenant, such as a small brewery or brewpub, according to Neri. “The only reason I’m not tearing down the old building is I can’t fight the politics anymore,” Neri said. “My new theory is, you don’t tear things down, you fix them up and make them work.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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MCTV Channel 16/ Tuesday, April 16 12 a.m. Soil Series-Grassroots & Climate Emergency 6 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 & 2 7 a.m. Yoga for You 7:30 a.m. Local School Board Meetings 11 a.m. ACSD Safety Night 12:15 p.m. At the Ilsley - Ann Braden 1 p.m. Tick Talk - from UMass 2:30 p.m. Master Angler - Catching Stocked Trout 2:45 p.m. Master Angler - Cooking Poached Trout 3 p.m. Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate 4:30 p.m. Andrew Wyeth’s World 7 p.m. Soil Series-Grassroots & Climate Emergency Wednesday, April 17 12 a.m. Soil Series-Grassroots & Climate Emergency 6 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 & 2 7 a.m. Yoga for You 7:30 a.m. Local School Board Meetings 11 a.m. ACSD Safety Night 12:15 p.m. At the Ilsley - Ann Braden 1 p.m. Tick Talk - from U Mass. 2:30 p.m. Master Angler - Catching Stocked Trout 2:45 p.m. Master Angler - Cooking Poached Trout 3 p.m. Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate 4:30 p.m. Andrew Wyeth’s World 7 p.m. Soil Series-Grassroots & Climate Emergency Thursday, April 18 6 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 6:30 a.m. Transformational Yoga 2 7 a.m. Yoga for You 7:30 a.m. Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate 9 a.m. Tick Talk - from U Mass. 10:30 a.m. At the Ilsley - Ann Braden 12 p.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 2 p.m. Local School Board Meetings 6 p.m. Andrew Wyeth’s World 7:16 p.m. Otter Creek Audubon (OCAS) - Antarctica 8:30 p.m. Soil Series-Building Soil from the Ground Up Friday, April 19 5 a.m. Sheldon - Warren Kimble 6:06 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 8 a.m. ACSD Safety Night

9:02 a.m. Local School Board Meetings 4 p.m. Tick Talk - from U Mass. 5:30 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 p.m. OCAS: Gary & Kathy Starr - Antarctica 7:54 p.m. Sheldon - Warren Kimble 9 p.m. Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate 9:30 p.m. At The Ilsley - Ann Braden Saturday, April 20 5 a.m. Sheldon - Warren Kimble 6:06 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 8 a.m. ACSD Safety Night 9:02 a.m. Local School Board Meetings 4 p.m. Tick Talk - from U Mass. 5:30 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 p.m. OCAS: Gary & Kathy Starr - Antarctica 7:54 p.m. Sheldon - Warren Kimble 10:30 p.m. At The Ilsley - Ann Braden Sunday, April 21 6 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 6:30 a.m. Transformational Yoga 2 7 a.m. Yoga for You 7:30 a.m. Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate 9 a.m. Tick Talk - from U Mass. 10:30 a.m. At the Ilsley - Ann Braden 11:12 a.m. The Story Matters 12 p.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 2 p.m. Local School Board Meetings 6 p.m. Andrew Wyeth’s World 7:16 p.m. ACSD Safety Night 8:30 p.m. The Soil Series - Building Soil Monday, April 22 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 & 2 7:30 a.m. First Wednesday - Emily Dickinson 9:05 a.m. Local School Board Meetings 3 p.m. Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate 4:18 p.m. Master Angler - Catching Stocked Trout 5 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6 p.m. At the Ilsley - Ann Braden 6:43 p.m. The Story Matters 7:31 p.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 9 p.m. First Wednesday - Emily Dickinson

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Otter Valley Union High School has selected Jacob O’Connell as its latest Student of the Week. Jacob is the son of Brian and Debbie O’Connell of Sudbury. He has a brother who is a freshman in college, a sister who is a junior in high school, a sister who is a sophomore in high school, and a sister who is in 8th grade. Jacob has a strong commitment to academics and is consistently recognized on the Principal’s List and Honor Roll. He works hard to keep his grades up and to do the best he can to be respectful in class. He has been a member of both the Otter Valley football and lacrosse teams, and when not studying or playing sports he works at the local Subway restaurant. He has been there for two years and works as much as he can. He loves to fish and to be out on the water surrounded by the natural world. He also enjoys camping, cliff jumping, Jacob O’Connell and pretty much anything that involves being active in the OVUHS outdoors. Jacob says, “Throughout high school, I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of great people and have forged strong relationships that will last a lifetime. My advice to other students would be to make friends with everyone. Why have enemies when you can have friends?” Outdoor educator Josh Hardt says, “Jacob is a young man of integrity. He strives to ensure that his presence makes any situation a better one for all involved. He embraces every challenge with confidence and focus, yet at the conclusion is sure to ask what he could have done better. Here at Moosalamoo we have benefited greatly from his tireless leadership and hard work. I am confident that wherever Jacob’s life takes him our world will be a benefactor.” Jacob’s hope is to one day have the opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the world that has given him so much. Everyone at Otter Valley wishes Jacob the best of luck in fulfilling that hope.

Mount Abraham Union High School today recognizes Mhairi McMurray as its Student of the Week. Mhairi is the daughter of Katie McMurray of Middlebury and Ian McMurray of Monkton. Along with her strong academic studies and honor roll accolades, Mhairi has been very involved with the Mt. Abe community, serving on the Community Council since grade 7, where she is now the moderator, and on the Class Council in grades 9-12. She has also been on the track and field team all four years of high school. In addition to being an honor roll student, Mhairi also holds down a paid job, waitressing at a retirement center in Shelburne. Her summers involve going on service trips to help communities in need. In the past she has traveled to Washington, D.C., and to Orland, Maine. This year her service trip will take her to New York City. Mhairi McMurray MAUHS What spare time she has left is spent going to youth group once a week, playing the piano, and partaking in Girl Scouts. She also enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, and boxing. When asked what advice she would give her fellow Mt. Abe students, Mhairi said, “Think positively even when you don’t feel like it!” After she graduates in June, Mhairi plans to study religion at the University of Vermont. “Mhairi is constantly busy,” says School Counselor Alan Kamman. “From academics to sports and the performing arts, Mhairi is always involved in something. She is a passionate young woman who devotes all her energy to the task at hand.” Art Teacher Leah Hammond adds, “Mhairi is a natural artist! She excels in both ceramics and jewelry design. Her positive and kind disposition make having her in classes a joy.” The Mt. Abe community wishes Mhairi all the best in her upcoming studies at UVM and in all her future plans.

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Dear Curious, Great question! With more and more businesses becoming pet friendly it can be hard to tell. According to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), a “service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.” Extensive training and the ability to pass the “Assistance Dogs International Public Access Test” are required for service dogs. Service dogs are typically recognized by the vests they wear. Unfortunately there are people who take advantage of this identifying characteristic and purchase vests for untrained dogs so they can take their dogs out with them. Because of this, perhaps the best way to identify a trained service dog is to look at the dog’s behaviors. A service dog should be completely focused on his or her handler and oblivious to distractions. If you see a dog who does not appear to see you or react to just how much you want to pet him or her that is probably a working service dog. And you are correct that you are not supposed to approach a working service dog. But don’t worry; it is also amazing just to watch the partnership between the dog and his or her person. Jessica Danyow Homeward Bound

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Addison County’s Humane Society Dean. 8 years, American terrier mix, neutered male. Dean is a super cute, friendly and active 8 year old American Terrier mix. His current guardian has to move out of the country and if he went with her would have to endure more stress than he could handle. This big guy is smart, playful, house and kennel trained. Dean struggles with some separation anxiety; he’ll just want to be where you are. Dean has lived with other dogs (cats aren’t his thing) and does best with larger, female dogs. Dean is staying with his current guardian while we help to find him a new home. For more info or to arrange a visit, call (860)810-9083 or email coll. alexandra@yahoo.com. Tyson. 1.5 years, Mixed breed, neutered male. Tyson is currently in Homeward Bound’s foster program and under the loving care of Comfort Hill Kennels. Just before Christmas, Tyson was saved from a condemned property by some extraordinary local animal lovers. Prior to his rescue Tyson had been severely attacked by another dog in the home. His injuries were extensive and he was incredibly scared, but Tyson is a survivor. Tyson needs an active home, with folks dedicated to continuing his positive training and socialization. At this time Tyson should be the only dog in the home. This brave guy needs the absolute best ending and can’t wait to meet his forever family - if you think that is you then give us a call! River. 8 years, short hair black & white, neutered male. River is a big, handsome fellow who enjoys the easy life! Despite his age and his size, he is a very playful cat who likes to explore his surroundings. River loves sitting on a window perch watching the world outside and snoozing, but bring out the catnip and partying will ensue! He tolerates the other cats in his community room, but would really prefer a quiet home without other pets and young children as too much chaos makes him very stressed. If you are looking for a cat who will seek you out for attention but not be constantly underfoot, then River might just be the cat for you! Snooki. 8 years, short hair grey & white, spayed female. Snooki is an independent, sassy diva who likes things her way or the highway! She loves her window perch, and her screen porch, and her catnip, and her dinner. If you provide her with those things, she will grant you permission to scratch her head and may even climb up in your lap! She tolerates the other cats in her community room, but really would like to be the only Queen in her kingdom. If you are looking for who is full of personality, then look no further than Queen Snooki! Hermie & Cornelious. 1 year, American mix, neutered males. Hermie and Cornelius are two very sweet boys that came from a home with too many bunnies. They enjoy play time outside of their cage, and even play hide and seek in boxes! They are working hard on being potty-trained and have come a long way. Hermie is more outgoing and Cornelius is a little more nervous, but they are both working on trusting people. They would do great with other bunnies, cats, kids, and dogs with proper introductions. Veggies and fruit are a favorite of both, especially bananas! Will your home be their fur-ever home? Belle. Belle is a gorgeous white bunny that came in with her two sisters, Ariel and Snow White. A bit of an introvert, Belle can be tentative at first, but after she gets comfortable with you she is all love. Curious and even-tempered, a medium to busy home would be best for her. She would do great with kids, dogs, and cats. Belle can go as a single bunny or go with her sisters. They all enjoy each other’s company, and they really enjoy their snacks!

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AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by some‑ one’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers wel‑ come. Confidential. St. Ste‑ phen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm. Big Book Meeting, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm. Discussion Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm.

A LC OHOLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiritual Awakening, Middlebury, St. Stephes Church, 3 Main St., 7:30‑8:30am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Discussion Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Babysitting available.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUP ‑ For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anony‑ mous, confidential and free. At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. 7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings. NA (JUST IN TIME) Mondays, 6:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. 12 Step Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, aavt.org.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meet‑ ing, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Con‑ gregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm.

A LC OHOLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meeting, Middle‑ bury, Beginner’s Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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NARCAN KITS are available at the Turning Point Center of Addison County FREE of charge. Narcan (Naloxone) is a nasal spray used to re‑ verse an opioid overdose in progress. These kits are spe‑ cifically intended for public distribution and can be used by anyone to save a life. Easy training is provided at Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, and takes approximately 10 minutes. Wednesdays between 9 a.m. ‑ noon, or call for an appointment (802) 388‑4249.

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The Horseʼs Touch provides riding, horsemanship and equine-assisted activities to individuals of different ages and abilities. Their mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment designed to foster physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. The Horseʼs Touch recently received a foundation grant to take their Mobile Equine Therapy Program on the road. Launching this spring, the program will bring services directly to Addison and Chittenden County residents at accessible neighborhood locations. Their current on-site lessons take place in Hinesburg, VT. They have a herd of two Fjord Horses, Lena and Leo. Fjord Horses are from Norway and are small draft horses with very calm dispositions--just right for therapy work. Lena and Leo are related, though they didnʼt know this prior to bringing Leo into their program this summer! Volunteers help their agency by assisting as side walkers and leaders, as well as with games and activities during lessons. “I volunteer because itʼs a great opportunity to meet new people while I can help connect the riders to the horse. As an avid horseback rider I know how beneﬁcial the love and trust of a horse can be and I love helping to make that connection.” – Faith, A Horseʼs Touch Volunteer. To learn more about volunteering with The Horseʼs Touch, please contact RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 or rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org.

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REFUGE RECOVERY ‑ TUESDAYS 6‑7 p.m. A non‑theistic, Buddhist‑inspired approach to recovery from ad‑ dictions of all kinds. Dedicated to the practices of mindful‑ ness, compassion, forgive‑ ness, and generosity, this recovery meeting uses medi‑ tation and kindness to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused. Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. (802) 388‑4249.

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BGS Custodian II Performs cleaning and housekeeping duties in state managed facilities. Strip and wax floors, shampoo and perform carpet care. Operates motorized floor care and/or ground care equipment. Keeps inventory and requisitions janitorial and housekeeping supplies. Position is in Middlebury, full time, permanent position. Second shift from 3-11:30 pm with a half hour for lunch. Pay is 13.34 an hour with a shift differential of .85. If you have questions please contact DFM Bill Eroncig at 802-324-5416 or Bill.Eroncig@vermont.gov The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package. To apply you must use the online job application at www.careers.vermont.gov. For questions related to your application, please contact the Department of Human Resources, Recruitment Services at (800) 640-1657 or (800) 253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 04/15, 18

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WhistlePig is the most decorated rye whiskey in the world! Located in Shoreham, on a 500-acre farm, we are looking for hospitality folks that have the skills to create a guest experience equal to the premier status of our whiskey. Do you have waitressing, bartending, guiding or other hospitality experience? Skills that are needed for this position • A friendly, professional and enthusiastic attitude. • Able to work flexible hours including nights & weekends. • Skilled at storytelling and creating an excellent guest experience. • An interest in distilling, craft spirits, and cocktails, a plus. • Past experience in hospitality, bartending, guiding, and guest relations also beneficial. • Must be 21 years of age or older. See website for full description www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/work-with-us Send resume and 3 references to: jobs@whistlepigrye.com No phone calls, please.

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Class A CDL and two years’ experience required. Must have a clean driving record and be able to lift 50lbs repetitively. Pay based on experience. Paid vacation, Health Insurance and IRA available after probationary period. Taking loaded truck home at night could be an option for the right candidate. Occasional overnights depending on weather. Stop by to fill out an application at Green Mountain Feeds, Main Street, Bethel, vermont, or send resume to tlittle@greenmountainfeeds.com.

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Addison Central School District is seeking two part time Custodians, Monday through Friday second shift. Experience is a plus, but not required. Apply through Schoolspring or by sending a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury,VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. E.O.E.

SLATE VALLEY UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL COUNSELOR/ SCHOOL BASED CLINICIAN 2019-2020 Slate Valley School District is seeking a full-time School Counselor/School Based Clinician to work as a member of a collaborative team supporting students (grades PK-8). The selected candidate will have experience working with children, successful knowledge and familiarity with PBIS, response to trauma and MTSS. Appropriate license required. For more information please contact Kris Benway, Director of Special Services at 802-265-4905 or email at: kbenway@arsu.org. All applicants must apply on: www.SchoolSpring.com.

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Position will remain open until filled. EOE

OUTREACH WORKER Join the Addison County Parent/Child Center Team! We are seeking a social worker to work with young families as an outreach worker on our highly skilled, creative and energetic team. You will work in coordination with parents in the home, community, and in our program in Middlebury in order to ensure that children are growing healthy and strong in our community. Candidates must have a solid understanding of child development, family systems, communication skills and flexibility. A Master’s Degree in Social Work is required. Please contact Donna Bailey: dbailey@addisoncountyparentchildcenter.org

Full Time Lead Shipper/Receiver Vermont Soap Is looking for a Full Time Lead Shipper/Receiver. Experience in both shipping and receiving freight, small packages and use of Starship is preferred. Competitive pay, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, gym membership and more. Please send resume and cover letter to nichole@vtsoap.com.

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY

Accounting/Grants Management Specialist The Town of Middlebury, Vermont, is seeking an Accounting/Grants Management Specialist, responsible for the administration of grant funds, including compliance with State and Federal financial-reporting and reimbursement-submittal requirements. Additional responsibilities include general accounting support and recordkeeping work in the preparation, processing and maintenance of accounting, payroll and financial records. This is a new position that will work under the direction of the Accounting & General Services Manager. A detailed job description for the position is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined in the job description, which are typically obtained by graduation from high school, or G.E.D. equivalent, and education, coursework, or certification in accounting or finance, plus two years of increasingly responsible experience performing financial analysis, reporting and recordkeeping duties. This 30-hour work week position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please send cover letter, resume and application to: Town of Middlebury, Attn: Beth Dow, Assistant to the Town Manager, Town Offices, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, or e-mail bdow@ townofmiddlebury.org for prompt consideration. Candidates are encouraged to apply no later than May 1, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town of Middlebury is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.

MOOSE RUBBISH AND Re‑ cycling is looking for a recy‑ cling attendant on Saturday’s. 8:30‑12 noon. Call Randy 377‑5006.

ROOFERS WANTED No experience needed. Will‑ ing to train the right person. Excellent pay and benefits. Basic hand tools and valid driver’s license needed. Call 802‑388‑2903.

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Administrative Assistant Addison Central School District is seeking a full time Administrative Assistant at Middlebury Union Middle School to begin May 15, 2019. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and a sincere enjoyment of helping others and working as part of a team. Qualifications include: • • • • • • •

Associate’s Degree preferred; Strong background in various computer applications, ie, Excel,Word; Strong organizational skills with emphasis on detail and accuracy; Ability to multi-task; Strong written and oral communication skills; Ability to work independently as directed; and Ability to work collaboratively with administrative office team;

Apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, three current reference letters, and complete transcripts via School Spring. Applications will be accepted until position has been filled E.O.E.

EXECUTIVE CO-DIRECTOR The Addison County Parent/Child Center (ACPCC) is continuing the search for a new Co-Director to lead this well-known and highly respected nonprofit located in Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in 1980, the ACPCC is a member of the Vermont Parent Child Center Network dedicated to providing family support services, therapeutic childcare and education, prevention and support for youth, adults and children in Addison County. This is a great opportunity for an energetic and engaged community leader who is passionate about making a difference in the community by leading an organization in a co-directorship model. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, a team-oriented work style, a passion for working with families and children, and a dedication to social justice issues. The candidate will have experience working with human services and state agencies, experience in all aspects of human resource and personnel management and experience in managing and overseeing data collections and analysis. Candidates must also demonstrate understanding of financial management of multiple funding streams and fund development. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in social work, nonprofit management, education, or a related field. For more information, including a full job description, please contact Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org Interested applicants are expected to submit their letter of interest, resume, and contact information, sent by regular mail to: ACPCC Search Committee, P.O. Box 646 Middlebury, VT 05753 or by email to: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org

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HELP WANTED FAIR HAVEN UNION HIGH SCHOOL COACHING VACANCIES 2019-2020 Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Junior Varsity Field Hockey Coach For Additional information, contact Ali Jones, Activities Director at 265-4966 or email at: ajones@arsu.org. To obtain an application, please visit our website www.arsu.org. Position will remain open until filled. EOE

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GREENHOUSE WORKERS seasonal ‑ full time and part time positions in Addison. Includes planting, water‑ ing, loading trucks. Must be strong, dependable, motivat‑ ed. Weekend work required. Call Paul at 759‑2294 or email gardenart@gmavt.net.

PART TIME REGISTER clerk. Set hours Saturday and Sunday 6:30am ‑ 1:30pm. Prior work related experience preferred. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

LANDSCAPERS‑ COLBY HILL Landscape Company is now hiring for the 2019 season. We are a landscape construction company, spe‑ cializing in the installation of patios, walkways, walls and plantings, as well as mainte‑ nance. Applicants must have vaild drivers license and reli‑ able transportation. Starting pay $14/hr. Pay may com‑ mensurate with experience. Call Dave at 802‑363‑9958. LOOKING FOR EXPERI‑ ENCED carpenter/construc‑ tion worker. Minimum 2 years’ experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construc‑ tion work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on experience. This is a full‑time year‑round position. Contact Chris at Summit Up Construc‑ tion, 802‑558‑0784 or send resume to: summitupconstruc‑ tion@gmail.com. PAINTERS WANTED ‑ Acorn Painting is now hiring for the 2019 exterior season. Expe‑ rience preferred but willing to train. Please have a valid drivers license, your own re‑ liable transportation, good work ethic and good attitude. 453 5611. PART TIME DELI position. Saturday’s 5:30am ‑ 1:00pm. Prior work experience with food preparation in a com‑ mercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

PART TIME SEASONAL deli position. May 6th ‑ Sept. 27th. Set hours Monday ‑ Fri‑ day 7:30am ‑ 2:15pm. Prior work with food preparation in a commercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101. VERMONT SOAP IS also hiring Production Team Mem‑ bers. Must be detail oriented, work well as part of a team and an eye for quality control. Competitive pay, paid time off, gym membership, employer matched IRA and more. Send resume to: nichole@vtsoap. com.

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BARRELS ‑ 55 GALLON food grade. Great storage for sap/ syrup, water, grain, compost. $25/each. Call 453‑4235. FOR SALE; 1980 MACK su‑ per liner ‑ 14yd. 10 wheeler, dump truck. International 7 ton clawer. Duel wheel kit. Rhino scraper blade. 8’ treated wood box for pickup. 802‑758‑2037.

BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS is currently accepting applica‑ tions for 2 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NS/NP, onsite laundry. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.sum‑ mitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

KARAVAN TRAILER 8x10, sides, like new, ramp, lock. $1,200. 860‑921‑7765.

BRISTOL 2+3 BEDROOM apartments. Heat, lawn care, snow removal, parking, small storage space included. 802‑453‑2566.

PRIVACY HEDGES ‑ spring blowout sale. 6ft. Arborvitae ‑ reg. $179, now $75. Beau‑ tiful, nursery grown. Free Installation/Free delivery. Limited Supply. Order now: 518‑536‑1367, lowcosttreef‑ arm.com.

BRISTOL VILLAGE, HIGHLY Visible Retail/Office street lev‑ el space on the Main Street. Approx. 1,800 SF plus base‑ ment storage. Available March 1, 2019. $1,370 mo. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@WallaceRE.com.

TEARDROP CAMPER 2016 T@G. $8,600. 13ft. long 1,300 lbs. Easy towing, full galley kitchen, dry, comfort‑ able cabin, queen bed, AC/ TV 48” Inside height (cannot stand up). No bathroom. Side tent included; Google T@G; reply to renglish@wcvt.com.

CHARMING STUDIO APART‑ MENT in the heart of down‑ town Middlebury. Tile bath and kitchen. Available June 1st. Text Baba, 802‑373‑6456.

For Rent 1 BR. DETACHED furnished apartment. No pets or smok‑ ing, private. Kayak, $600/mo. (860) 921‑7765. 2, 3 AND 4 bedroom apart‑ ments available June 1st. In the heart of downtown Middle‑ bury. Walking everywhere, including to college. Text Baba 802‑373‑6456.

MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM apartment. Close to college. $800/month plus deposit. Some utilities included. 388‑0401.

2,500 SQ.FT. LIGHT IN‑ DUSTRIAL or food‑based business. Vermont state or USDA inspected. 656 Ex‑ change Street, Middlebury, Vermont. Call for information 802‑388‑4831.

MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM, fully furnished apartment, all inclusive, W/D. $1,250/month. 802‑349‑8544.

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For Sale 4 M O U N TED C OOPER studded tires. 260/R17. Like new. Fit Ram 1500. $400. 598‑1646.

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DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

P.O. Box 156 • Vergennes, VT 05491

VERGENNES, VT 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT - RENT: $1,066. Second story apartment located on Main St. in Vergennes. All basic utilities included except electricity. Nicely remodeled apartment with new flooring. Includes trash, recycling, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Income limits apply. References required. To request an application visit www.addisontrust.org, call (802) 877-2626 or email info@addisontrust.org

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NEW HAVEN, TWO one bedroom apartments. All utilities included. W/D on site. First and last month rent plus deposit required. No pets. One at $975/mo. One at $1,075/mo., this one fully furnished. Call 453‑3870.

EAST MIDDLEBURY, DAISY Lane Lot #11. Beautiful, level 1/2 acre building lot with good southern exposure on a private lane. Town water, power and cable hookups at curbside. Site approved for four bedroom home with conventional (no mound necessary) septic system. $68,000. Call Jack Brown 388‑7350.

SMALL OFFICE SPACE, 656 Exchange Street, Middlebury. $500/month. 802‑388‑4831.

Want to Rent PROFESSIONAL FE‑ MALE WISHING TO share two bedroom apartment. Rent $650. including utili‑ ties. 978‑489‑5810.

MIDDLEBURY 3 BED‑ ROOM ground floor apart‑ ment with deck and park‑ ing, in the center of town. $1,800/mo. all inclusive. No pets. 802‑349‑8544. M I D D L E B U RY‑ R T E 7 efficiency apartment. Heat, water and trash removal included. No pets. No smoking. $700/ month. Available May 1. 802‑388‑1917. MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking. Can be subdivided. Re‑ al‑Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

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Wood Heat FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green. 802‑282‑9110.

Real Estate 2019 ENERGY STAR homes, Modular, Dou‑ blewides and Single‑ wides. Open 7 days a week. Beanshomes. com. 600 Rte. 7, Pitts‑ ford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes. com. Down Payment As‑ sistance Now Available.

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Att. Farmers

Lecture a warning against totalitarianism

MIDDLEBURY — “The Demon in Democracy: Totalitarian Temptations in Free Societies” will be the subject of a lecture given by Ryszard Legutko. Legutko is a member of the European Parliament and Professor of Philosophy at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. He will give the lecture on Wednesday, April 17, at 4:30 p.m. in room 216 at Middlebury College’s McCardell Bicentennial Hall. Legutko lived and suffered under communism for decades — and he fought with the Polish anti-communist movement to abolish it. But having now lived for three decades under a liberal democracy, he argues that western democracy has over time crept towards the same goals as communism, albeit without Soviet-style brutality.

BRIAN’S FARM SUPPLY, net wrap, bale wrap, baler twine and bunker covers. 802‑355‑2076. HAY FOR SALE. Small square bales, first cut + mulch. 802‑349‑9281. WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Wanted PREFER 13” COL‑ O R T V c a b l e ‑ r e a d y. 978‑489‑5810. TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique col‑ lectibles, etc. Visit bittne‑ rantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Con‑ sulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing. Particularly on sites like Craigslist. And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say. The federal government is watching for such discrimination. Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944. Talk to our sales professionals.

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Both systems, says Legutko, reduce human nature to that of common man, who is led to believe himself liberated from the obligations of the past. Both the communist man and the liberal democratic man refuse to admit that there exists anything of value outside the political systems to which they pledged their loyalty. And both systems refuse to undertake any critical examination of their ideological prejudices. Legutko has served as the Republic of Poland’s Minister of Education, Secretary of State, and Deputy Speaker of the Senate. As a Member of the European Parliament, he chairs the Parliamentary Group of European Conservatives and Reformists and serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee. He has been an active participant in recent debates over Brexit

in the European Parliament. Under communist rule, Legutko served as editor of the illegal samizdat publication, Arka. After the collapse of the communist regime, he co-founded the Centre for Political Thought in Kraków. One of Poland’s foremost public intellectuals, Legutko is a specialist in ancient philosophy and political theory. He has translated and written commentaries to Plato’s “Phaedo,” “Euthyphro,” and “Apology.” He is the author of several books, including “Plato’s Critique of Democracy,” “Toleration,” “A Treatise on Liberty,” “An Essay on the Polish Soul” and “Socrates.” This lecture draws on Legutko’s most recent book. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science and the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs.

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Regional planners lauded for digital tools to collect road data MONTPELIER — The Vermont Planners Association recently announced the recipients of its 2019 planning awards. The Addison County Regional Planning Commission is among the award recipients. For 27 years, these awards have recognized outstanding achievements in community planning in Vermont. Nominees come from all corners of Vermont and represent the best in local, regional, and state planning by citizen and professional planners over the last year. According to Mark Kane, President of the Vermont Planners Association, these awards, “help

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Addison Northwest School District (1) Addison Rutland Supervisory Union (1) Ferrisburgh (1) Housing Vermont (1) Middlebury (1) New Haven (1)

cast a strong spotlight on the best in community plans and projects and recognize the important contributions from both citizen and professional planners.” PROJECT OF THE YEAR The Addison County Regional Planning Commission decided to take action on the development of a data collection tool to assist municipal staff in complying with the Municipal Road General Permit (MRGP). The Fulcrum Road Erosion and Drainage Inventory (FREDI) tool addresses a town’s need to comply with permit requirements that mandate all Vermont municipalities

THE SELECTBOARD IS ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTEREST TO SERVE THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS. • • • • • • • •

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Middlebury American Legion Post 27, Wilson Road Farmingdale Veteran’s Cemetery, Creek Road, Middlebury.

Bids should detail cutting costs for both locations as well as Spring Cleanup 2020 costs for both locations Send bids to: Commander Laura Flint P.O. Box 28 Middlebury, VT 05753-0028

ATTENTION SUBCONTRACTORS & MATERIAL SUPPLIERS:

Housing Vermont is compiling a list of area subcontractors and material suppliers for the rehabilitation of Hunt Farm Housing, formerly known as Bristol Family Housing project. The project is located in Bristol, VT and contains 9 apartments. All subcontractors and material suppliers interested in being placed on a list that will be distributed to the list of pre-qualified general contractors bidding on this project should send their company name, business address, phone numbers, email address, complete with contact person to: Lynn Mansfield at Housing Vermont, 100 Bank Street, Suite 400, Burlington, VT 05401, lynn@hvt.org by Friday, April 19, 2019. Minority-owned, women-owned, Section 3 and locally-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. 04/15

system and interface coded into the program. Some added features in FREDI over the State app is that FREDI visually displays which segments have been assessed by the user and their post-assessment status and includes three additional factors for the prioritization process for road segments with road field slope, road erosion risk and phosphorus export potential. These factors inform municipalities on road segments that may cause the most detriment to water quality through nutrient and sediment transport. The FREDI tool is currently used by several towns in Rutland

County and Addison County with additional towns receiving training on the tool. As a result of this project, municipal officials have gained a greater understanding of the benefit of property managing stormwater. Diane Benware Leicester Selectboard Chair said, “We have been very satisfied with the inclusionary process, the ease of using the app, the on-going support, and the comprehensive results gained by conducting the inventory. The entire Selectboard has a better understanding of the benefits of properly managing storm water as a result of our participation in this endeavor.”

ADDISON-RUTLAND SUPERVISORY UNION

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH

Addison County Regional Planning Representative (3 Alternates) Conservation Commission (1 position) Fence Viewers (3 positions) First Constable Planning Commission (1 position) Town Auditor (2 positions) Town Agent Delinquent Tax Collector Please send you letter of interest addressed to the:

Selectboard at Town of Ferrisburgh, 3279 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 or by email to ferrisburghselectboard@comcast.net Questions about the positions may be addressed to the town clerk at 877-3429 or ferrisburghclerk@comcast.net 04/11

CHILD FIND AGES 0-21 YEARS The Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union — Benson, Orwell, West Haven, Fair Haven, Hubbardton and Castleton — in meeting requirements of its Local Education Agency Plan, is attempting to identify any and all area resident children between the ages of 0-21 years who may have a disability. These children are entitled to receive, at public expense, an education regardless of disability. It is possible that the Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union may not be aware of the residence of all handicapped children. If you know of a child who might be eligible for education services and is not in school, please notify either your local school or the Director of Special Services in the Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union, 33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743, or phone 265-4905. EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act ensures educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The legislation requires that all homeless children and youth have the same access to a free, appropriate public education as other children and youth in Vermont. If you know of a child or family who are homeless in the Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union district and might need educational support and assistance, please notify the Director of Special Services in the Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union, 33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743, or phone 265-4905. 04/15

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN INVITATION TO BID

— TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY — Request for Bids Lawn Maintenance and Cutting for 2019 Season

complete a road erosion inventory by 2020. At the time of the mandate, no tools existed to digitally collect this data. The State of Vermont has since developed an app through ESRI ArcGIS and Survey123 for use by consultants and regional planning commissions to assist in completion of these road erosion inventories. The FREDI tool was specifically designed for use by municipalities and novice data collection technology users and provides significant advantages over the State tool. The interface for FREDI is simple to use because of the prioritization

78 North Street New Haven, Vermont 05472 (802) 453 – 3516 The Town of New Haven is now accepting bids for a one(1) to three (3) year contract for roadside mowing. Roadsides will be mowed two separate times during the summer season as follows: First mowing will be 2 passes; the second mowing will be done with a minimum of 8 feet with a boom or over the rail system to get behind guardrails and partial tree canopy if necessary. Mowing is at the direction of the Road Commissioner, using your own equipment. Proof of insurance required. The first mowing is to begin in early June and the second in September. For more information, please call the Road Commissioner @ (802) 316 – 6125. Please submit your sealed bid to the Town of New Haven by 4:30 on Tuesday April 23, 2019. All bids the Selectboard reserves the right to reject any bids.

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ANWSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The following schedule of the Board of School Directors’ meetings is announced for the month of APRIL, 2019. Friday, April 5 Monday, April 8

7:30 AM 6:00 PM

Wednesday, April 17

7:30 AM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM

Thursday, April 18

5:30 PM

Monday, April 29

5:00 PM

Facilities Committee Mtg. At the ANWSD Office ANWSD Regular Board Meeting at Vergennes Union Elementary School Strategic Planning Committee Mtg. At the ANWSD Office Negotiations Committee Mtg. At Vergennes Union High School Negotiations Committee Mtg. w/ANTA At Vergennes Union High School Community Engagement Committee Mtg. At the Bixby Library Policy Committee Mtg. At the ANWSD Office

ANWSD VISION STATEMENT We envision a kind, collaborative, and creative community for all that nurtures a diverse and accessible learning environment. Students will flourish as critical thinkers and productive citizens, cultivating resilience in an ever changing world. The purpose of each meeting is to transact regular business, including a review of correspondence, reports, approval of bills, and any other business proper to be brought before said meetings, unless otherwise specified. 4/11

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

DAIRY AUCTION WHERE: ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES INC. RT 125, EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT. , SALE BARN WHEN: APRIL 24, 2019 – 11 AM SHARP WHO: COBBLE HILL DAIRY INC. DOUG BUTLER HERD QUALITY HOLSTEIN FREE STALL HERD CONSISTS OF 120 MATURE COWS, MILKING AVE. 68 LBS. BUTTER FAT 3.9, PROTEIN 3.1, MANY GOOD FRESH COWS 90-100LBS. 20 DRY COWS-DUE IN THE NEXT 60 DAYS! 15 SPRINGING HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 20 BRED HEIFERS 20 HEIFERS READY TO BREED 30 HEIFERS 400-TO 800 LBS. 20 HEIFERS 200-400 LBS Sale Comment- This is a Family Owned and Operated Herd since early 1900’s! Good Udders, Young Herd, Quality Dairy Replacements! DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! **Terms of Sale: Cash or Good Check Day of Sale, Prior Arrangements Must Be Pre-Approved by ACCS Before Sale Day** For more info call 802-388 2661 (ACCS) OR 802-989-1507 Sale Manager: Tom Wisnowski & Sons - 802-989-1507 Auctioneer – John Nop ALSO ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FOR 5/4 ANNUAL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE!!

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Dinners with Love celebrates 10 Years MIDDLEBURY — Dinners with Love will host its fourth annual Comfort Food for a Cause on Sunday, April 28, from 4-7 p.m., at the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury. Vermont. The evening will include live music by The Green Brothers Band, a four-course meal, and a silent auction featuring more than 30 items and experiences donated by area businesses. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Dinners with Love program, which brings meals, donated by local restaurants, to hospice patients and their families throughout the state. This year’s event also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Dinners with Love, which was founded in 2009 by Sheri Sullivan, formerly of Brandon. As a chef and hospice volunteer, Sullivan had been donating meals to hospice patients and their families in her community. Inspired by the difference these meals made, she was moved to create a meal donation model that could be replicated in any hospice agency. She reached out to other local restaurants and chefs, and with their help and the help of friends, started Dinners with Love, which has provided more than 14,000 meals to date in seven Vermont counties. “This is a significant milestone for our small, but mighty organization,” said Sarah Audet, Executive Director. “We are here today because of the tremendous support our work has received from the local community. This year’s Comfort Food for a Cause is as much a celebration of Dinners with Love as it is a celebration of the community that

surrounds us.” In honor of its anniversary, Dinners with Love will be giving two inaugural awards at Comfort Food for a Cause. The Sunflower Award is presented annually to a hospice staff member who has provided outstanding care that enhances the lives of people with life-limiting illness and their families. Sunflowers are a symbol in hospice: sunflowers turn toward the light, showing strength and character during challenging times. The recipient of the first Sunflower Award is Laura Dame, R.N., a hospice nurse at Addison County Home Health & Hospice (ACHHH). Dame’s colleague, Maureen Conrad, Director of Development at ACHHH, nominated her for the award. “Laura is the wonderful combination of excellent technical knowledge, spot-on assessment skills, and a huge heart,” said Conrad. “Her creative solutions in the field using whatever resources and tools are available are legendary, and there is nothing she will not do to make a patient’s last days more comfortable and happy.” The second recognition is The Jeanne Finnerty Outstanding Volunteer Award, which is presented annually to a Dinners with Love volunteer who goes the extra mile to bring food and comfort to hospice patients and their families. It is named for Jeanne Finnerty, who received meals donated by Sullivan at the end of her life in 2009. Jeanne’s husband, Frank Finnerty of Bridport, became a

founding board member and longtime volunteer of the organization. To this day, he continues to serve on the board and deliver meals to families in Addison County every week. The award is given in memory of Jeanne and in recognition of Frank’s dedicated service. The recipients of the inaugural Jeanne Finnerty Outstanding Volunteer Award are Salissa Wahlers, Jill Abilock, and SueRae Glinka, hospice volunteers at the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice in Colchester. They were nominated by Volunteer Services Manager Charley MacMartin. “Salissa, Jill, and SueRae have accomplished so much during our Dinners with Love program’s first 18 months,” said MacMartin. “Their leadership has been indispensable. There are countless moments when one of them steps beyond her weekly tasks to make the program shine.” Highlights of the silent auction at Comfort Food for a Cause include cooking classes with Chef Robert Barral at Café Provence, day passes to the Mountain Adventure Park at Bromley Mountain, a cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen on Lake Champlain, a spa treatment at Stoweflake, lift tickets and a round of golf at Stratton Mountain Resort, a tourmaline necklace by Rebecca Zelis, a cribbage board from Maple Landmark, and Vermont Soap gift boxes. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dinnerswithlove.org or call 802-465-1027.

Real Estate equal housing opportunity All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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To the countless volunteers, sponsor donors, ticket sellers, & those who attended our event for helping to make this fundraiser a HUGE success. Congratulations to this year’s top raffle winners!

First Prize Trip to Ireland went to Denise & Ray Martin of New Haven

Thank You! AUCTION AND PRIZE SPONSORS: Agway Farm & Garden Annemie Curlin Aqua Vitea Autumn Gold Bar Antidote Barb Torian Basin Harbor Beau Ties Ltd. Of Vermont Bella Vista Bev Desforges Beyond Doodles Big Sky Handweaving Blues & Brass Bobcat Café & Brewery Bolton Valley Bonnie Acker Brandon Inn Breathing in Wellness Bristol Bakery Bristol Clay Studio Bristol Cliffs Café Bristol Woodworks

$500 Second Prize went to Jess Rouse

Congrats and thank you to all of the live and silent auction winners too!

For supporting Area Hospice Services Bruce Baker Studio Burton Snowboards Buy Again Alley Celeste Forcier Champlain Valley Apiaries Colette Paul Courtyard by Marriott Cubber’s Restaurant Dale Helms Danforth Pewter David Andrews Deb Smith Deborah Holmes Watercolors Diana Landwehr Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness Edgewater Gallery Elissa Cobb Ellen Spring Fire & Ice Folino Wood Fired Pizza Foster Family Frog Hollow Bikes Gail Martin Origami Geiger of Austria, Inc.

Provided by Addison County Home Health and Hospice & End of Life Services, You are truly making a difference in Addison County. Green Mountain Glassworks Hannah Sessions Painting Hickok & Boardman Hinesburgh Public House Jennifer Molineaux Johanna Nichols Judith Bryant Pottery Judy Seltz Julia Emilio Kathleen Kolb Kathy Clarke Ken Martin Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners Korri Wass, RN Kristine Myrick Andrews Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Lincoln Peak Vineyard Linda’s Apparel Maple Landmark Toys Martin’s Hardware Meg Brash

Middlebury College Snow Bowl Middlebury Eye Associates Middlebury Fitness Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op Miriam Adams New Leaf Organics Norton’s Gallery Notable Knits Orwell Glass Patricia LeBon Herb Pete’s Tire Barn Phoebe Stone Prescott Galleries Ralph Myhre Golf Course Ray Hudson Recycled Reading Residence at Otter Creek Robert Compton Pottery Rockdale Nursery Rolf Kielman Round Robin

Sarah Ashe Sarah Wesson Shelburne Farms Shelburne Museum Shelburne Vineyard Simino Cottage Starr Decoys Stevie Spencer Susan Highley Sweet Basil Designs The Taste of India The Vermont Book Store Thomas Marrinson Studio Tina Christensen Tom Dunne Two Brothers Tavern Valerie Dearing Hats Vermont Flannel Vermont Hardwood Pens Vermont Home Furniture Vermont Honey Lights Vermont Soap

Vermont Teddy Bear Company Wendy Goodwin, L.Ac. Whitney Germon Woodware York Hill Pottery Zoe Ink Sheldon Museum Montreal Condo

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS: A Trifle More Almost Home American Flatbread Arcadian Restaurant Black River Produce Blueledge Farm Bridport Creamery, LLC Bristol Discount Beverage Cattails Celebration Rentals Champlain Orchards Champlain Valley Creamery

Dakin Farm Daily Chocolate Gourmet Provence Hannaford Supermarket Lincoln General Store Linen Shop Middlebury Bagel & Deli Middlebury Inn Mister Ups Misty Knoll Farm Orb Weaver Cheese Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Otter Creek Bakery Ray’s Seafood Rosie’s Restaurant Shaws Smith Family Farm Swift House Inn Three Squares Café Waybury Inn Duclos & Thompson Farm Stevie Spencer TICKET SELLERS:

West Addison General Store (WAGS) Halfway House Restaurant Kimball Office Supply Lincoln General Store Rosie’s Restaurant Pratt’s Store Otter Creek Yoga Sweet Charity Small City Market Round Robin Jerusalem Store Sweet Cecily Middlebury Inn

SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Buonincontro Family for sharing Frank with us for all these years Marita Schine Sheriff Peter Newton Committee co-chairs Whitney Germon & Stevie Spencer

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CORK: Jackman’s of Bristol, Inc. Clark-Wright Septic Service, Chipman Hill Property Service LLC, Eastview at Middlebury, Beyond Doodles, Yarn & Yoga, LLP, Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Gaines Insurance GALWAY: National Bank of Middlebury, Middlebury Physical Therapy ADARE: Vermont Natural AG Products, Inc., Co-operative Insurance Companies, Casella Waste Systems, WhistlePig DONEGAL: The First National Bank of Orwell, Dilliplane & Associates, Berry Dunn, Breadloaf Corp, JP Carrara & Sons, Little Press Room, Residence at Otter Creek, The Richards Group, Dinse P.C. DUBLIN: Champlain Valley Properties, Countryside Carpet & Paint