Thursday, April 18, 2019

Spring bash

Giving back

Opening meet

Town Hall Theater plans a fundraising gala featuring many top visual artists. See Arts+Leisure.

Inside we celebrate the many contributions volunteers make to our communities. Pages 13A-20A.

The MUHS track & field team hosted Mt. Abe, VUHS and others this past Friday. See Page 1B.

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VTrans, Ferrisburgh back Route 7 signals

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — The Ferrisburgh selectboard and more than 30 residents at a Tuesday meeting at the town office building backed a plan to install traffic lights and a crosswalk at the intersection of Route 7 with Old Hollow and Stage roads.

Vermont Agency of Transportation officials estimated it would cost about $500,000, which they say federal funds would pay for because

the project would address safety concerns.

North Ferrisburgh residents have for years been lobbying for traffic signals at the problematic intersection, and a VTrans study conducted late last year confirmed they were right — it uncovered 21 crashes in the area in the past five years. State transportation officials earlier this year launched another study to examine whether traffic (See Ferrisburgh, Page 21A)

Kids, seniors bridge the age gap with fun, games Young volunteers making a big hit

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Mary Hogan Elementary School 6thgrader Heath Odell and a handful of his classmates darted to the Elderly Services Inc. music room last Friday morning, where they each picked an elderly partner whom they led to the center of the welcoming space.

While musician Judd

Markowski squeezed out a lively tune on his accordion, the children tenderly clasped their partners’ hands and gently guided them in dance while seniors too frail to join in beamed from chairs along the sideline.

For a few precious minutes, the elderly dancers were young again, back at a school dance, (See Learning, Page 12A)

THIS PASSERBY GOT a pleasant surprise while walking past the Middlebury Town Offices at 77 Main St. early this week. Panton artist Eben Markowski and his crew on Saturday assembled a steel elephant sculpture called “Gravity” in the location, where it will maintain vigil for an entire year.

Independent photo/Steve James

Metal mammoth watches over Middlebury ‘Gravity’ sends many different messages

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE PARTICIPANT Shirley Gervais, left, dances with Mary Hogan Elementary sixth-grader Elsa Burrows last Friday during a regular visit of the school’s students to Elderly Services.

Independent photo/Steve James

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Drivers negotiating downtown Middlebury’s roundabout already needed to keep their wits about them, ever mindful of the occasional Impala, Jaguar or Mustang that might suddenly dart into that circular asphalt jungle.

Now another animal has joined the herd at that sometimes frenetic site: An almost 10-foot-tall elephant that

will spend the next year guarding the small plaza fronting the Middlebury municipal building at 77 Main St. But this particular pachyderm is like none other: It’s a mesmerizing metallic sculpture created by Panton artist Eben Markowski.

She’s called “Gravity,” and is a creative representation of an Asian elephant. She’s been beguiling folks for more than a year at her most recent preserve at the Burlington International Airport.

Two of Gravity’s biggest fans have been Middlebury Town

Manager Kathleen Ramsay and Bill Brooks, executive director of the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History. Both recognized the cultural, artistic and educational advantages of bringing Markowski’s creation for an extended appearance in Addison County’s shire town.

They saw that the sculpture inspires many reactions: fascination, for how the artist transformed salvaged steel into the skeletal foundation and plated hide of one of the great animals still walking the Earth; sadness, for seeing

2nd rabid coyote identified

By the way Attention, Bristol area children: Sons of the American Legion Post 19 in Bristol and Cubbers Restaurant are again sponsoring “Easter on the Park” at the town green on Sunday, April 21, beginning at noon. It’s for ages 10 and younger. Hunt for eggs, get a treat bag and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Hop on over!

Animal charged New Haven man

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT NEW HAVEN — For the second time in two weeks a coyote with rabies was identified in Addison County.

A New Haven man shot and killed a coyote when it charged him in his yard this past Thursday, according to Vermont wildlife officials. That came 10 days after a coyote attacked a man and woman outside their Salisbury home, and the man shot the animal.

State Department of Health officials confirmed that the coyotes in both cases suffered from rabies.

Lt. Justin Stedman of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department said that a young woman saw a coyote acting strangely on her family’s property on the New Haven side of the town line with Middlebury this past Wednesday.

“It didn’t seem right to her,” Stedman said.

The coyote returned on Thursday when the family was on the porch.

The father called his dogs on to the porch and yelled at the coyote to scare it away. But the coyote charged the family, Stedman recounted, and the father shot it four our five times, and it was dead.

There was no direct contact between the coyote and a human being; no humans were injured.

A state game warden retrieved the (See Coyotes, Page 21A)

the network of chains that give the animal dimension, but also illustrates the servitude to which many elephants are condemned; and hope, for knowing that Gravity might inspire new generations to keep elephants from becoming abused and/or eradicated for their hides, tusks and bones.

“In discussing the display with Eben and his team, we brainstormed ways to engage the community with Gravity as a springboard for environmental policy discussion,” (See Elephant, Page 22A)

Vergennes Union Elementary School will present “The Lion King KIDS” at Vergennes Union High Schools today, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. The 40-minute musical, is based on the Broadway production and the 1994 Disney film. The cast includes approximately 20 4ththrough-6th-grade students led by Laura Homes and Addie Brooks.

In case you somehow missed the (See By the way, Page 12A)

Index GREG LEE OF San Francisco is equipped with a camera on his helmet to videotape his first-place run through the white water of the New Haven River in Bristol during Saturday’s 11th annual New Haven Ledges race this past Saturday.

Photo by Bob LoCicero

Kayakers duel in New Haven River white water

By ABAGAEL GILES BRISTOL — The temperatures were up on this past Saturday afternoon for the 11th annual New Haven Ledges kayak race down the New Haven River in Bristol, and so were the water levels.

Forty-nine whitewater paddling competitors

dipped in at the starting gate just above Eagle Park on the Lincoln Road before plunging into a 1.3-mile course that required them to navigate waterfalls of up to 15 feet in height — that one’s called “The Toaster.” Overall they would drop around 130 feet in elevation in a little more than a

minute and a half.

When water levels are at their normal depth, this stretch of river is classified as Class Four, on a scale of one to six, where six is extremely dangerous and potentially impossible. But the (See Kayakers, Page 21A)

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Explore ‘Green New Deal’ in Vt.

Public to discuss at college forum

• Securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature and a sustainable environment for all.

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS • Promoting justice and equality.

MIDDLEBURY — A proposal More than 100 members of Conbefore Congress that could mean gress have signed on to co-sponsor major changes in American life the Green New Deal resolutions. has been called the “Green New The ideas embodied in those resoDeal” because it looks to lutions — which hearken harness the energy and back to a series of Great creativity of President Vermonters Depression-era proFranklin D. Roosevelt’s will get a grams — have generated New Deal. chance to spirited debate around Vermonters will get a discuss these the country and, indeed, chance to discuss these around the world. and other and other issues Friday Friday’s Green New evening at Middlebury issues Friday Deal Town Hall Meeting College in an event evening at in Middlebury will incalled the Green New Middlebury clude presentations about Deal Town Hall Meeting. College in an the history, reasoning Two Democrats in event called and details of the Green Congress, Rep. AlexNew Deal and a Green andria Ocasio-Cortez the Green New Deal for Vermont. of New York and Sen. New Deal It will be hosted by Ed Markey of Mas- Town Hall Sunrise Middlebury, in sachusetts, on Feb. 7 Meeting. conjunction with Divest introduced a pair of Middlebury and the resolutions “recognizing college’s Sunday Night the duty of the federal government Environmental Group. to create a Green New Deal,” with “As a college student I am conthe following goals: stantly thinking about the future • Achieving net-zero greenhouse and what will come after school, gas emissions. but right now all I can think about is • Establishing millions of high- what the world will be like if we do wage jobs and ensuring economic nothing about climate change,” said security for all.

Middlebury College student Olivia • Investing in infrastructure and Sommers, who helped organize the industry. event for Sunrise Middlebury. “The

Green New Deal and working on this town meeting has given me and a lot of my peers passion and direction in the face of climate-related fear.”

Participants will be encouraged to share stories about the impacts of climate change and to discuss what a Green New Deal could mean for Vermont, she said.

Sunrise bills itself as a movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process.

“We’re building an army of young people to make climate change an urgent priority across America, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives on our politics and elect leaders who stand up for the health and well-being of all people,” says the movement’s website.

“We are not looking to the right or left. We look forward.”

The organization recently co-sponsored 350 Vermont’s Next Steps Climate Solutions walk, which culminated on April 9 in a mass action at the Statehouse in Montpelier, with more than 300 people demanding legislative action on climate change.

The Green New Deal Town Hall Meeting will be held Friday, April 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mead Chapel.

More information can be found at facebook.com/ events/2678322798861460.

Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent.com.

Mom Prom THIS PAST SATURDAY, April 13, was a big girls night out in New Haven. More than 200 women from age 20 through 86 danced the night away at Tourterelle Restaurant in honor of the Annual Addison County Mom Prom. The theme was “Rendezvous in Red,” which is obvious from these pictures. There was a raffle drawing, awards for Best Dressed and a Prom Queen. The event was a fundraiser for BeeFriends, the Beeman Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. The group raised over $5,000!

Photos by Carey Stoudt and Leanne Morton

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 18, 2019 — PAGE 3A

Trooper in drug event back on job VSP: ‘ultimate cause’ of his March collapse ‘inconclusive’ NEW HAVEN — Vermont State The incident in question began at Police officials on Wednesday iden- about 11:25 p.m. on Friday, March tified heroin as the substance that 15, when Flansburg stopped a vehicle Trooper Brett Flansburg encountered for a traffic violation on West Street during a March 15 traffic stop in in Leicester. While speaking with Leicester and allegedly caused him to the driver, Flansburg alleged seeing become ill and collapse in the parking the passenger — later identified as lot of the New Haven barracks. He Taylor C. Woodward, 25, of Brandon revived after getting several doses — swallow an item. Woodward told of Narcan, the opioid blocking drug, authorities the item was a baggie of although it is unclear based on avail- cocaine, according to state police. able information if the Narcan had During a subsequent search of the any effect. passenger and the vehicle, Sgt. FlansFlansburg, who was an burg located and collected acting sergeant at the time as evidence a small quanof this incident while New “We are tity of heroin in a baggie, Haven Barracks Lt. Jeff grateful an empty plastic baggie, Danoski was in Rutland that Trooper and a syringe, police said. on temporary assignment, was taken Flansburg has Woodward has since returned to full into custody by other duty as a trooper, accord- recovered and troopers on the scene for returned to ing to the VSP. processing on suspicion “We are grateful that work.” of possessing heroin, Trooper Flansburg has — VSP Director according to police. recovered and returned to While transporting the Col. Matthew T. work,” said VSP Director Birmingham evidence to the New HaCol. Matthew T. Birmingven Barracks, Flansburg ham. began to feel ill, police State police, in a press release, said said. He called for help upon arriving results of any medical tests “must at the barracks, then collapsed in remain confidential due to Trooper the parking lot, police said. Fellow Flansburg’s personal privacy rights,” troopers found him unresponsive and and that “the ultimate cause of the quickly administered two doses of the incident in March is inconclusive.” opiate overdose reversal drug Narcan.

Birmingham and Vermont Public He was given a third dose of Narcan Safety Commissioner Thomas D. An- while being rushed to the University derson added that although the cause of Vermont Medical Center in Burlof this incident remains unknown, ington, whereupon he began to show agencies including the federal Centers signs of improvement, according to for Disease Control & Prevention and police. At the hospital, Sgt. Flansburg U.S. Customs and Border Protection received additional medical treatment are warning first responders about and later was released.

As a precaution, police also brought “the potential hazards of encounterWoodward to the medical center, ing powerful opioids.”

“While we know that the risk of where he was cleared and released, overdose from merely touching these according to police. He was cited to drugs is low, we take the CDC at its appear in Addison Superior Court, word when it says first responders criminal division, on May 6 to answer face possibly life-threatening con- a misdemeanor charge of possession sequences through exposure routes of heroin.

News reports that the trooper including inhalation, mucous membrane contact, ingestion and needles,” allegedly overdosed simply by touching a drug prompted cries of “foul” on Anderson said.

social media.

Dave Silberman of Middlebury, for one, wrote, “It is far more likely that he suffered an anxiety attack” on the Addison Independent Facebook page.

He followed up with “There’s no stigma in experiencing acute anxiety after a situation like that, especially after being told (incorrectly) that incidental exposure can be deadly.”

But others pointed to reports that cite federal agencies as proof that Flansburg could have OD’d from the incidental contact with what was thought at the time might be heroin, although comparisons to fentanyl were made.

Jeremy Holm pushed back citing a Drug Enforcement Agency report, among others. He wrote, “To state that he may have had a panic attack on a public forum is irresponsible at best, and most certainly misinformation.” Replying directly to Silberman he wrote, “your assumption about what Brett experienced is wrong.

Read up.”

VTDigger.org cited Dr. Howie Mell, an emergency physician in the Chicago area and spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians, who said that touching a baggie or brushing drugs off your uniform simply didn’t cause overdoses.

“Mell and others say a more likely explanation for the collapses is panic attacks brought on by fears of overdoses, though there is no certainty about that,” Collin Meyn wrote on VTDigger.

Meyn quoted a joint release from the American College of Medical Toxicology and American Academy of Clinical Toxicology: “Fentanyl and its analogs are potent opioid receptor agonists, but the risk of clinically significant exposure to emergency responders is extremely low. To date, we have not seen reports of emergency responders developing signs or symptoms consistent with opioid toxicity from incidental contact with opioids.”

Natural gas firms fight legislation

By ELIZABETH GRIBKOFF VTDigger.org MONTPELIER — The state’s sole natural gas utility and a natural gas trucking company spoke out last week against bills aiming to limit the fossil fuel market, which they say would limit their ability to provide service to more Vermonters.

One of the bills, H.51, would ban new fossil fuel infrastructure with the aim of reducing the state’s reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. As Vermont does not have any oil pipelines, the bill targets natural gas.

The legislation lingered in committees for most of this legislative session. However, on Tuesday, the same day activists in a climate march arrived at the Statehouse to push for a fossil fuel infrastructure ban, lawmakers announced they would be holding a public hearing on the legislation later this month.

Don Rendall, CEO of Vermont Gas, told members of the House Energy and Technology Committee that Vermonters who heat with natural gas emit 300,000 fewer metric tons of carbon dioxide a year than if they were heating with propane or oil.

“Our infrastructure can and will play an important role in Vermont achieving its clean energy goals,” he said Thursday.

Vermont Gas has also been developing a program that allows customers to pay extra for “renewable attributes” of natural gas from methane generated by landfill in Canada.

Tom Murray, vice president at Vermont Gas, talked about the company’s plans to expand that program by using methane from farms and wastewater treatment plants in Vermont. He showed committee members a slide of a proposed green distribution line that would allow the utility to tap into a methane digester at Goodrich Farm, a 1,000 head dairy farm in Middlebury.

“I’m not sure what the rationale (is), you know, to send that message that you want to ban new fossil fuel infrastructure” to meet climate goals, he told the committee toward the end of his testimony.

But lawmakers and environmental activists pushing for the bill say they are concerned about natural gas’ methane emissions and impacts to communities where gas is extracted and piped through.

Those concerns were exacerbated by natural gas explosions at homes in northeastern Massachusetts in September last year, spurring Vermont’s Department of Public Service to call for increased scrutiny of the safety of Vermont Gas infrastructure.

Democratic leaders in the House have said they will be gauging support over the next few weeks for the fossil fuel infrastructure ban. Rep. Timothy Briglin, D-Thetford, chair of House

Energy and Technology Committee, has said he will not move out bills that don’t have enough support to prevail on the House floor.

Rep. Mary Sullivan, D-Burlington, lead sponsor of H.51, said in an interview Thursday that the time has come to stop making “long-term investments into fossil fuel.” Sullivan and Julie Macuga, an organizer with non-profit 350Vermont, both expressed concerns over methane leaks.

Although methane — the main component of natural gas — breaks down quicker in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, it is far more efficient at trapping radiation.

“Even a minuscule amount of leakage at any point in the system” is bad, Macuga said Thursday.

Murray said during testimony that the utility monitors for and fixes methane leaks. He referenced a study by the Environmental Defense Fund that shows a low number of leaks in Burlington compared to other cities.

Rep. Scott Campbell, D-St. Johnsbury, asked where the company buys natural gas from. Murray said the utility purchases gas on the market but that they have plans to procure “responsibly produced” natural gas.

Vermont Gas hooks into the TransCanada pipeline in Highgate.

The committee is also considering

a bill, H.175, that would prohibit utilities from using eminent domain to procure land for fossil fuel infrastructure in new service territory.

Vermont Gas came under fire from activists for using eminent domain to secure land from some landowners and the town of Hinesburg to build its Addison County pipeline.

During testimony Thursday, April 11, Murray said that Vermont Gas had only used eminent domain “a few times” as a last resort in the past 25 years. But he added that taking that option away could be problematic for the utility down the line.

Rep. Mari Cordes, D-Lincoln, said she sponsored the bill because of her experience with Addison County residents who opposed the pipeline expansion. The bill’s unofficial title is the Nate Palmer bill after a Monkton couple who successfully convinced the company to reroute the pipeline away from their farm, she said.

Cordes added that, unless you’re wealthy, it’s “impossible to fight an eminent domain action.”

A third fossil fuel bill, H.214, that has been introduced this session would require the Public Utility Commission to consider the effects of leakage and groundwater contamination when determining whether to permit a natural gas facility.

Spring has arrived

WHILE GOING WITH his daughters Jillian and Lydia on their first fishing trip of the year on Sunday, Ron Dragon snapped this photo of Canada geese resting in a flooded field off Creek Road in Middlebury during a break from their trek northward.

Bristol police look to replace Josh Otey

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — The Bristol Police Department is looking for new officers to join its force.

Officer Josh Otey, who had served the department since December 2011, departed March 23 in order to take a job up north, with the Essex police.

In 2016 the Vermont American Legion named Otey its Vermont Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

At the time of his departure, he had been assigned as Bristol’s investigator with the Addison County Unit for Special Investigations and was last month re-elected as first constable of Lincoln. He was also an investigator for the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, or ICAC. He will continue to serve both Lincoln and the ICAC in his new position, he said.

Bristol’s was a great department to work in, Otey said, but the Essex department, being larger, will offer him more opportunities.

The BPD is hoping to do more than just find a replacement for Otey, however.

“We’re looking both to fill Josh’s full-time position and also to get some part-time officers, in order to develop a pool to ensure that we can fill all of our shifts,” Bristol Police Chief Bruce Nason said. “Some of our part-time officers also have fulltime jobs, so we’re not always able to fill all shifts.”

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OFFICER JOSH OTEY County Unit for Special Investigations will be handled by outside agencies until the BPD can get an officer some software-related and other training, Nason added.

Preference will be given to Vermont-certified police officers with a Level IIE or III certification or equivalent.

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Academy a three-phase process is required to obtain a Level I or II certification (formerly Part-Time Basic Training): • A minimum of 80 hours of academy training.

• 50 hours of additional coursework.

• 60 hours of field training and evaluation.

To obtain Level III (formerly FullTime Basic Training) certification, individuals must attend a comprehensive 16-week residential Basic Training Academy.

Applications have begun trickling in, Nason said — some from experienced officers and some from people who would have to complete police academy training to become eligible to work for the BPD. At the moment BPD officers are working overtime in Otey’s absence, but Nason doesn’t expect it will take too long to find the right people to join the force.

“Bristol is an amazing community to work for,” he said. “And anyone who joins the force will find that it’s a great place to live.”

Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent.com.

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Sharing thoughts on Notre Dame As fire engulfed the 800-year-old oaken roof of Paris’s iconic Notre-Dame cathedral this Monday, the world seemed to stand still for a few moments as so many watched a world treasure erupt in flames. When the cherished 295-foot wooden spire toppled, crashing through the cathedral’s roof, audible gasps could be heard from the crowds of onlookers in Paris, and most likely wherever else anyone was watching around the world.

The fire affected millions around the world for hundreds of different reasons, and much has already been written about that loss. Comments ranged from fond personal memories of visits to the much larger symbolism of the church burning in this fraught era when civilization itself seems to be on fire — in war, in politics, in hate speech, in sexual crimes within the church, and in America with a president hell-bent on creating strife and tearing down decades, if not centuries, of relationships forged between allies, and of our collective embrace of democracy over tyranny.

“The conflagration brought a feeling of helplessness and foreboding,” CNN’s Frida Ghitis said in a recent broadcast, “the sense — real or imagined — that we were watching a metaphor, a prelude, a warning.”

For the French, it’s more personal; a part of their history as well as a daily presence; a monument to permanence and strength, as well as a constant prayer recognizing the nation’s cultural heritage. The world at once grieves with them, and offers its support. ************ To give area readers an outlet for their feelings about the fire, which was contained after destroying the roof over the main chapel but leaving the structure in place, we reached out on the Addison Independent’s Facebook page asking area readers to post photos and memories of their trips to the cathedral and what reactions they had. Here are a few of those responses: • “I was 16 when I visited Notre Dame,” Vicky Loven wrote, “ and despite being a typical teenager, I remember being moved to tears by the beauty of the sun shining through the rose window. Other than the deep pine forest in winter, I have never been in a place that drew my eyes and thoughts heavenward like Notre Dame did.”

• “I traveled in Europe with a dear friend after college,” wrote Diana Barnard. “She was an art history major and taught me so much as we backpacked our way through the many treasures of Europe. I remember visiting Notre Dame and being deeply struck by its majesty.”

• At 16, I excelled in learning the French language and when our teachers set up a trip to France, I got my first job and paid for the whole trip myself,” recalled Jen Cyr. “My parents gave me luggage and a camera for Christmas, and though I’d never flown before, I was ready! It was surreal looking at the ornate carvings and majestic steeples of Notre Dame. Now that I’m older, I have too much anxiety to even think about going back, but I will forever treasure that trip!”

• Alexis Virginia Caswell wrote: “My husband asked me to marry him on my birthday in Paris in 2016. The day we were engaged we walked by and had lunch across the street from Notre Dame. We never went inside because we were rushing to get to the Eiffel Tower. I wish we had gone inside.”

• “My mother was born in France and I spent many childhood summers visiting family there,” recalled Christina Auer. “I don’t remember the first time I visited Notre Dame, but an Easter Sunday visit in 1985 and my daughter’s first visit in 2017 are vivid memories. I have no doubt Notre Dame will be rebuilt, but she will never be the same.”

• Mike McKenna sent three photos he took when he and his wife Lynn attended High Mass at Notre Dame last June. “The light and color of the windows are indescribable, and we’re pleased to hear they survived the fire, as did the gold cross on statue on the altar. The symbolism of this happening on Easter Week, with themes of resurrection, gives one hope... This trip was the 50th anniversary of my first visit to Notre Dame in 1968. I was a high school junior there to study for the summer. Some of us returned to celebrate our reunion. I have visited often since, when traveling for business or pleasure. I took my son to see it in 2000 celebrating his graduation from school. He was there with his wife in October. My daughter visited during her February travels before starting at Middlebury in 2006, and was there again two years ago on her honeymoon. So for all of us, the place is a spiritual North Star we all share.” ********** My own memories harken back to last June when my wife and I spent five days in Paris, staying in an apartment just a block away from the cathedral. Lisa was born in Paris and lived there off-and-on through high school as her dad worked with IBM and was stationed in Paris for much of her youth. From our apartment perch, we could see a corner of the upper towers of Notre Dame, but mostly I remember the bells chiming on the quarter hour throughout the day.

Of course we walked great stretches of the city, and the physical and spiritual beauty of the cathedral — during the day, or at night, set as it is along the banks of the Seine — was architecturally spectacular, but there was also a very real emotional connection. The cathedral’s magnificence reflected the enormous vision the church held in those days — grandiose and omnipresent — and it seemed to represent a historic permanence that humans crave; an anchor to the past that also connects to the present; a naïve desire to believe in its indestructibility because, perhaps, so many other things crumble around us.

We toured the inside of the church, marveling at how the light poured through the stained glass windows, how enormous the chapel is, the intricacies of the workmanship and the incredible history (taking 182 years to build) of its undertaking: The cathedral, which has long been considered a jewel of medieval Gothic architecture, was built on a small island called the Île de la Cité, in the middle of the Seine. Construction began in 1163, during the reign of King Louis VII, and was completed in 1345.

It’s heartening that French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to see the roof rebuilt and the extensive damage repaired within five years, or even longer if needed, just as it is heartening to see more than $700 million pledged in donations within two days of the fire, but gone is that sense of invincibility — and all that that represents.

Angelo Lynn

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Carbon dividend law could work If you’re concerned about climate change, then there’s something you can do right now to fight it: write to Rep. Peter Welch and ask him to cosponsor H.R. 763, The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019. This bill seeks to create a revenue-neutral carbon fee and dividend program like the one recommended in the bipartisan Economists’ Statement on Carbon Dividends published in the Wall Street Journal on January 17 — the largest public statement of economists in history, with 3,508 signers from across the political spectrum.

A carbon fee and dividend program seems to be the simplest, fairest and least painful way to make the changes we need to make as a society to save our species. By putting a price on carbon emissions, it harnesses the power and wisdom of markets to do what governments and individuals cannot; by returning 100 percent of the revenue to the American people in the form of a fixed per-person dividend, it minimizes hurt and government bloat.

I’ve got two lovely school-aged daughters, and I often despair to think about the future we’re all creating for them through our daily actions and inaction. H.R. 763 gives me hope that all is not lost. Consider taking five minutes to encourage Rep. Welch to support this potentially world-changing piece of legislation.

Jon Andrews Middlebury

Bleakness ends

THE ENDS OF the branches on these bare trees silhouetted against the evening ski appear to be getting fuzzier as the first small buds of spring soften their austere nakedness.

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Hope springs eternal from peepers Last week I was poking around a vernal pool in Massachusetts when I heard a late-afternoon sound that I ache to hear every early spring. It was the first few peeps of the spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer for the budding naturalists among you).

Never mind the official calendar that proclaims spring on March 20th. “Really??” we say, shaking our heads as we trudge out for yet another round of scraping ice off the windshield. For me, whatever the date, it is the first discernable peep of the spring peeper that makes me absolutely giddy. Finally, we have it, the amphibian assurance that the season has truly turned.

“That’s them!” our little group exclaimed, ungrammatically and

By Rebecca practically in unison. Our voices Kneale Gould quieted to a hush while we listened to these tiny frogs chirping away.

“David heard them in Pennsylvania last week,” one of my walking companions observed. “I suspect that means at least a week before we hear them in Vermont,” I mused.

Happily, I was wrong. I returned to Vermont the very next night and not long after sunset a little bevy of Monkton-ite peepers started calling to their prospective mates. “Second night?” I queried my spouse who plays in multiple orchestras and has the right ear for distinguishing chamber music peeping from full-on orchestral peeping. “That’s what I’m thinking,” she concurred, “but definitely not the third.”

In the first few nights of any Spring Peeper appearance, one can make out one or two distinct voices with plenty of expectant silences between. Several days in, it begins to sound like a high-pitched competition is

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unfolding in every available wetland: “Pick Me!” “No, Me!” “Me! Me! Me!” Or so my anthropomorphizing mind suggests. Before you know it, so many (male) peepers join in the mating game that the frog-chorus oddly crescendos and simultaneously resolves into a persistent, underlying hum.

Always eager to discern the very first signs of spring, Henry David Thoreau took a special interest in peepers.

On March 31, 1857 he described their call this way in his Journal: “How gradually and imperceptibly the peep ... mingles with and swells the volume of sound which makes the voice of awakening nature! If you do not listen carefully for its first note you probably will not hear it — and not having heard [it] your ears become used to the sound so that you will hardly notice it at last however loud and universal.”

I can relate. I rarely miss the first notes because I so eagerly await them. Their calls are so distinct —and I am so excited to hear them — that I find it very hard to get to sleep. But at some imperceptible moment, a shift occurs and the underlying hum becomes a lullaby of sorts. Indeed, in ways that I find hard to describe, I sense that I am truly companioned by these little chirping friends outside my window. It feels lonely when fall arrives and their music fades.

But what is almost as exciting as the arrival of peepers is other peoples’ excitement about it — a thrill that seems particularly robust and contagious in Vermont.

“First peeper” reports echo like the high-pitched calls themselves on Facebook and Front Porch Forum.

Needless to say, since I could not stop pondering (See Ways of Seeing, Page 7A)

Dems must expand Electoral base The Electoral College has recently been the subject of considerable debate and discussion among presidential candidates and newspaper op-ed writers. Regardless of one’s views on the merits of the Electoral College, it does provide the rules under which the 2020 campaign will be conducted, and an advantage to President Trump’s bid for re-election.

Almost all reputable national polls show Trump’s approval rating somewhere in the 40 to 45 percent range.

It would be difficult, but not impossible, for a president with approval ratings well under 50 percent to win the popular vote. One way for Trump to win a popular vote majority would be for a deeply divided Democratic Party to nominate an unpopular candidate, with millions of Democratic voters staying home.

Much more likely would be the same outcome as in 2016 — Trump losing the popular vote to the By Eric L. Davis Democratic candidate, but winning enough electoral votes to be reelected.

The Democratic popular vote is geographically concentrated in the Northeast and along the West Coast. For electoral votes, it does not matter whether a Democratic candidate wins a state by one vote or by millions of votes. In winner-take-all Electoral College terms, Democrats have millions of “wasted votes,” in California and New York in particular, and to a lesser extent in blue states such as Massachusetts and Maryland.

In 2016, Trump won 306 electoral votes, 36 more than needed for victory. Trump could lose some of the states he won in 2016 and still be re-elected. The key states

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in Trump’s victory were Pennsylvania (21 electoral votes), Ohio (20), Michigan (16), and Wisconsin (10).

Recent polls and midterm election results indicate that Trump could win Pennsylvania and Ohio again, but that Michigan and Wisconsin could be more competitive.

Trump’s advantage in Pennsylvania and Ohio is that there are not enough suburban voters, in Philadelphia and in some of Ohio’s metropolitan areas, to outweigh the strong support he will likely receive from rural and blue-collar voters, especially men. In Michigan and Wisconsin, Democrats were able to win key statewide races in last year’s midterms by mobilizing a high turnout among African-American and collegeeducated voters, and picking up enough support from blue-collar voters to put their candidates over the top.

Michigan and Wisconsin together contain 26 electoral votes. Even if Trump were to lose both of these states, he would still have 280 electoral votes, 10 more than needed, if every other state voted the same in 2020 as it did in 2016. Democrats need to expand the field to other states in order to keep Trump’s electoral vote total below 270.

The best possibilities for Democratic electoral vote gains in 2020 would be in southern and southwestern states that are undergoing considerable population growth and demographic change. States that fall into this category include Florida (29 electoral votes), North Carolina (15), and Arizona (11).

Up to a million people may have relocated from Puerto (See Davis, Page 5A)

Climate group sets meeting I am happy to see the increasingly robust coverage in this paper of the many aspects of the looming climate emergency. Angelo Lynn’s editorial, “The Biggest Issue of our Times,” makes it clear that he is tuned in to what is going on both in our community and worldwide. We are long past the point where any reasonable person can deny that the world we live in has already been deeply changed by human activity. The question is, what can we do now?

I am excited to see that there is a new youth movement in our state, The Sunrise Movement, taking up the issue of climate justice and moving it forward like never before.

Young people have the most at stake because it is their lives that will be most affected.

Interested citizens can learn about the Sunrise Movement at a Town Hall meeting on Friday, April 19, from 6-8 p.m. in Mead Chapel on the Middlebury campus. Information will be presented about the Green New Deal, a set of proposals about how to tackle the climate challenge and create a more just society in the process. Everyone is invited and audience questions will be encouraged. I hope you will join me there.

Fran Putnam Weybridge

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Having recently spent several weeks in the deep south of our country, I was frequently reminded of what deserted small downtowns look like. They’re all over and we certainly don’t want to imagine that happening here. But, as Middlebury’s railroad construction continues and intensifies, as a recent writer wrote, we’re going to have to “pull together as a community.” If we don’t, perhaps we might risk some unimaginable losses to our downtown.

In response to the looming prospects and well before details of the railroad project were clear, dozens of community members came together to talk about how we could ensure that we not only survive the project but thrive as it unfolds. We became “neighbors, together,” and a volunteer group so called continues to meet to plan and implement a variety of projects and programs toward the goal of keeping Middlebury strong.

It’s not going to be easy, but our neighbors, especially those with businesses downtown, are going to need us all to think carefully about what we each can do to support them — day in and day out, week in and week out. Neighbors, Together as a volunteer leadership group will be doing its part to offer opportunities to encourage participation. We’ll need volunteers too, so stay tuned to this paper and consider getting involved.

Amy Hastings Middlebury

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 18, 2019 — PAGE 5A

John Adams on Government This is the 14th in a series bodies—in sum, the whole body of essays on the history and of law.

To bring all this about, he meaning of the American political proposed the acceptance of three tradition. principles.

By VICTOR NUOVO • First, the principle of Thomas Paine and John Adams represent opposite types in representation prescribes that the manners, motives and ideas. But legislative body of government they were united in a common be made up of persons chosen for their moral cause, brought fitness, rather than together by the force their popular appeal. of circumstance, Hence, legislative which they seized as a power must be political opportunity deputed “from the of great historical many to a few of moment.

Through the most wise and many trials and not good.” This may be without error, and described as Adams’ despite their opposite anti-populist or elitist tendencies, these two principle. complemented each However, he other and comprised required that the the complex and legislative body often bewildering The American be proportional to American political that genius.

Political Tradition population, legislators be elected Paine was a An essay by annually by the populist and a Victor Nuovo people, and that a skeptic. His populism Middlebury College legislature “be in is evident in his professor emeritus miniature an exact vision of America as portrait of the people a refuge and asylum of philosophy at large.” for all people in “It should think, search of a better life (as discussed in this column the feel, reason and act like them,” week prior). Yet he also harbored and, overall, “serve the common doubts that any society could interest.” Even here, however, he rise to this high calling, for he moralizes. The “common interest” is not a collection of everyday believed that society corrupts.

Adams was no less skeptical wishes and desires shared among than Paine, and he was a more a majority of the people, he consistent moral skeptic. He wrote, but a deep passion for “the doubted that a mere assembly noblest principles and generous of people, guided only by a affections of our nature.”

• Second, there must be a common sentiment, could establish justice—which is a complete separation of the Populist ideal. Therefore, the three powers of government: very framework of government, legislative, executive and judicial.

Adams believed, must be The reasons he gives have to do designed so that it counteracts with function. The legislative mere sentiment by channeling process must be open to view to human energy and ambition into any who care to observe it; laws rational institutional pathways must not be made in secret. On the that are determined to be reliable other hand, the executive must be and just. He called this form of able to act in secret, even though all its actions must be recorded, government, Republicanism.

Populism and Republicanism and officials held accountable are the two poles of the American for their decisions and actions.

Membership of the judiciary political system.

The central idea of Adams’ requires a special competence republican theory is “the rule of that goes far beyond any legal law.” In Thoughts on Government, competence required of those in published in May 1776, he the other branches of government.

• Third, the legislature must swept aside the long tradition of political thought of laying out the consist of more than one body, so merits and demerits of the various that there is a system of checks types of governments: monarchy, and balances within the legislative aristocracy or democracy, and process itself; this policy is called immediately for the reinforced by the right of review creation of a republic, which was by an independent judiciary. ********* to be “an empire of laws, not of Adams’ republican idea appears men.”

By “laws,” he meant not to give priority to the legislative only the fundamental laws that branch of government, for it has establish a civil government and the power to make law, which prescribe its organization (the law is the primary expression of the of constitutions), but also laws sovereignty of a nation. Yet he enacted by legitimate legislative also favored a strong executive

possessing a right of legislative veto to counterbalance it.

Adams expressed the hope that government would be able to cause “the happiness of society,” of happiness infused with virtue.

This is not a novel thought. What does he mean by it? Happiness is a feeling, and as far as I know, only individuals have feelings.

Yet, individuals in society have feelings, and they are infectious, and this applies especially to feelings of content or discontent with respect to government. If an overwhelming majority of citizens believe that the laws are just and that public officials justly apply them, then that civil society may be described as happy or content.

But Adams conveys a more vibrant feeling than contentment.

He was by all accounts a sober and often somber man, and very straight-laced, yet in spite of all of this, his revolutionary writings convey a near utopian excitement.

Although his prescription that a government achieves happiness through an impartial administration of laws is not new, he thought that the real possibility of achieving it had been reached in America, something never achieved anywhere before. And he celebrated that moment.

He also believed that the empire of laws about to be established would be an empire of liberty: a society voluntarily shaped and constituted by the free choice of the people, who agree to submit to the rule of laws, enacted and executed by its constitutionally chosen representatives.

Furthermore, the laws, and the representatives who make and execute them, must serve the public interest or public good.

And what is that? They must be laws that “suit the nature of justice,” which requires serving the public interest and not the private interests of a privileged few. Laws must be proper expressions of the will of the whole people, of their common right. They must be enacted in public, and the proponents and opponents of proposed laws must debate them using rational discourse.

In short, reason and virtue must prevail over passion, greed and resentment.

Such was the system of government that Adams hoped would be established in America. It would be a union of independent states, each with its own republican constitution.

And in a quiet and modest way Adams imagined that in time the center of the world empire would migrate from Europe to America, although only for a time, not forever.

Davis (Continued from Page 4A) Rico to Florida, as a consequence of hurricanes and other natural disasters on the island, by the time of the 2020 election. As U.S. citizens, these people are eligible to vote, but the challenge for Democrats will be getting them registered and then mobilizing them to turn out at the polls.

In North Carolina and Arizona, registering and mobilizing African-

American and Latino voters will be key elements of a Democratic strategy in 2020. North Carolina and Florida both have histories of Republican legislators and statewide officeholders trying to suppress voter turnout, through methods such as photo ID requirements, limited opportunities for early voting, and a small number of polling places open on Election Day. To defeat Trump in 2020,

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Eric L. Davis is professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College.

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Choices for the desert island list

If you were to be stranded on a desert island, what would you want to take with you?

BBC Radio has been asking that question for nearly 80 years. The show’s guests, known as “castaways,” are interviewed about what eight pieces of music, along with one book and one luxury item, they would choose to accompany them should they be banished to their own personal Elba.

My luxury item would be an acoustic guitar. The book? Maybe Mark Helprin’s “A Soldier of the Great War.” Though I would have to reread it before embarking for my lonely island just to be sure. A few years ago I would have chosen “Gravity’s Rainbow” by Thomas Pynchon. Or maybe Lawrence Durrell’s “Clea” or Jim Harrison’s “Dalva.” Yet none of those stood up very well to rereading.

The castaway’s music question is a tougher one, especially if you’re one of us semi-obsessive music fans.

How would your choices hold up after years of playing them, as you stared out to sea from your isolated beach?

Deciding on the eight recordings is of course a window into the life and mind of the decider. You can tell someone by the friends they choose and by the music they love.

Here’s my list with four of the eight recordings, in no particular order and albums, not individual songs. Let’s allow, too, for a quick note on a runner-up by each artist.

(Due to space constraints, the other four choices will follow in a future column.)

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“Graceland” by Paul Simon.

It’s rhymin’ Simon at his creative peak, a massive comeback from the undeservedly forgotten “Hearts and Bones.” When he was developing “Graceland,” Simon went to apartheid South Africa for inspiration.

And boy, did he find it: township music, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and rhythm players with a delightfully unAmerican groove.

All of which circled Simon back to writing about a road trip to see Elvis Presley’s mansion. Then to a man and his rich girl wearing diamonds on the soles of their shoes. Call me Al, and this is one album I’ll be listening to for a lifetime.

Runner-up: “Paul Simon’s Concert in the Park.” Despite the background

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by Gregory Dennis noise from 50,000 New Yorkers jammed into Central Park, this live album nicely captures multiple highlights of his career. “Me and Julio,” “Kodachrome,” three cuts from the Graceland follow-up album called “Rhythm of the Saints,” and even

“Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

2. “Blood on the Tracks” by Bob Dylan. Of course the list has to include Dylan, our greatest living songwriter. As I contemplated which of his albums to choose, I searched first through the earlier stuff — “Highway 61 Revisited,” for example, and the nonsmoking-Dylan’s “Nashville Skyline” (too polished, though, to truly represent him).

Then there’s “Modern Times” one of several standouts from his Nineties revival.

But for me, “Blood” is quintessential Dylan. If only because the (See Dennis, Page 7A)

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Philip Livingston, 90, Bristol MIDDLEBURY — Philip Holliday Livingston, known as Bud to his family, passed away on April 13, 2019, at the age of 90, in Middlebury, Vt. Phil was born March 30, 1929, in Suffolk, Mass. He shared his birthday with his daughter Janet Newman.

A native of Needham, Mass., Phil obtained his Agricultural degree in 1950 at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture (Massachusetts Agricultural College) in Amherst, Mass.

Phil married Harriet Nichols of Westboro, Mass., Feb 23, 1952.

They were married 56 years. Sadly, she passed away Nov. 12, 2008. He is survived by his six children. Their first four children, Philip, Karen, Janet and Stanley, were born on their first dairy farm in Grafton, Mass., and the last two children, Susan and David, were born on the dairy farm they bought in April 1959 in Bristol, Vt. Their six children are; Philip (Diane) Livingston of New Haven, Vt., Karen (Tim) Mindling of South Lyon, Mich., Janet (Perry) Newman of Stannard, Vt., Stanley (MaryJeanne) Livingston of Bristol,

PHILIP HOLLIDAY LIVINGSTON Vt., Susan (Terry) Laing of Bellevue, Neb., and David (Wendy) Livingston of Bristol, Vt.. He is also survived by his beloved sister Carol Bean of Eastham, Mass., 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He loved Cape Cod, boats, fishing, flying airplanes and dogs. In the later

years Phil was most happy when he was on his fishing boat.

Phil was very active in the NFO (National Farmers Organization) as a marketing specialist. He worked tirelessly to achieve higher milk prices for all farmers, especially in Vermont, and with the potato and blueberry farmers in Maine.

He was a member of the Armed Forces Reserves when Philip and Harriet were first married. Phil and Harriet enjoyed being members of the Flying Farmers of America and owned two airplanes over the years.

He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

A celebration of Phil’s life will be held Wednesday, April 24, at the Brown McClay Funeral Home, in Bristol, Vt. Viewing will be held at 10 a.m. with the funeral following at 11 a.m. Committal Service at the gravesite will be for family only.

Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Phil’s life at the home of his son Stanley from 1-3 p.m. later that day.

Memorial donations in memory of Phil can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.◊

Joyce Newton, 66, Burlington COLCHESTER — Joyce Kimball Newton passed away peacefully in her sleep at the McClure Miller Respite House on March 1, 2019.

She was born to Leroy and Theresa Kimball on May 26, 1952.

She attended elementary and junior high school in in Proctor, Vt. She moved to New Haven, Vt., at age 14 and graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in 1970. Joyce received her Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity College and her Master’s Degree from the University of Vermont. Pursuing her passion for helping children, she began working at the Counseling Service of Addison County in Middlebury, and later at Mary Hogan School, and then her own business providing daycare/ preschool to children and their families. She was a longstanding member of Saint Mary’s Church.

She was predeceased by her mother in 1965 and father in 1966.

JOYCE KIMBALL NEWTON She is survived by her children; Christy Newton (Gary Broadbent)

of Mesza, Ariz., and Dylan Newton of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; grandchild Nathan Broadbent of Mesa, Ariz.; sister Diane Duprey and her husband Richard of Rutland, Vt.; brother Edward Kimball of Raleigh, N.C.; niece Theresa Reynolds and her husband Ronald and their family in Clarendon, Vt.; nephews, Eric Duprey and his family in Rutland, Vt., Leroy Kimball and his family from Raleigh N.C., Peter Newton and his family from Middlebury, Vt., John Newton III and his family from Middlebury Vt., Mathew Newton and his family from Forestdale, Vt.; and former husband Kevin Newton from Middlebury, Vt. Per Joyce’s request, she did not want services. She wanted everyone to celebrate her life however they choose, and her family asks that any contributions be made to cancer research or the McClure Miller Respite House.◊

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MASHA HARRIS, RIGHT, the new Director at Bixby Memorial Library, receives a grant of $1,000 for the Library from Vergennes Lions President Paul Bessette.

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A MINT CONDITION 1994 Chevy Camaro T-top is being raffled off by the Vergennes Lions Club this spring as part of their efforts to raise funds for various Lions Club charity projects.

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for the vehicle raffle, they are $30 each. People can include an extra $5 for a possible second ticket, which will be won by raffle. This year’s vehicle is a red T-Top 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Classic 5-speed, V-6 with 97,000 miles. It was a one-owner car and extremely well cared for. For tickets, contact the

Joseph Bowdish celebration of life WEYBRIDGE —A gathering to 4, 2019, at 11 a.m. Please park at the celebrate and honor the life and spirit Weybridge Church or the Weybridge of Joseph H. Bowdish will be held Elementary School.” at the Weybridge Cemetery on May

Mavis Munger, 84, Shoreham SHOREHAM — Mavis (Measures) Munger passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2019.

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VERGENNES — The Vergennes Lions Club is having a very busy spring. In addition to planning for the Annual Vehicle Auction, they are selling raffle tickets to help fund four $1,000 scholarships to graduating VUHS seniors and building accessible ramps for people in need.

The scholarship tickets are $10 each and will result in a 50/50 drawing the middle of May. One person will win half of the value of all tickets sold. Last year, this amounted to about $1,200.

The club recently donated $1,000 to the Bixby Library when Masha Harris, Director, made a visit to the club and spoke about the goal to make the library a true community resource. She welcomed the club putting information up that might interest potential new members. She thanked the club for their continued support and said if anyone had any ideas she would welcome them.

The club also recently made donations to Boy Scout Troop 539 as a thank you for helping with the Food from the Heart Food Drive in February, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes to help them celebrate their upcoming anniversary, $1,000 for fuel assistance, $750 to the John Graham Shelter, $750 to the Vergennes Community Food Shelf, $250 to the City of Vergennes for the Annual Youth Fishing Derby, and $250 to Project Graduation at VUHS. The club is also planning to provide a few picnic tables to the Vergennes Swimming Pool for their use.

Vermont Lions Charities also received $500 from Vergennes Lions for their Pediatric Cancer Fund. Pediatric cancer is supposedly the fastest growing cancer, and this fund will help families with their transportation costs.

Some young person in our area will be awarded a scholarship to the Vermont Lions Camp for Hearing Impaired Youth from the Vergennes Lions Club. The past few years, the recipient was from the Bristol area.

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In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Shoreham Platt Memorial Library, Mavis Munger Children’s Fund, 279 Main St., Shoreham VT 05770.

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ADDISON COUNTY — Funding is now available through the Walter Cerf Community Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation.

Mr. Cerf, a native of Germany who made Addison County his home in his later years, gave more than $10 million to organizations and projects in Vermont before passing away in 2001. He focused much of his giving in Addison County and Brandon.

The Walter Cerf Community Fund committee aspires to continue that focus: roughly two-thirds of the grants are reserved for Addison County/Brandon projects and roughly one-third is reserved for statewide projects that also directly benefit Addison County/Brandon projects.

Priority interests are the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services, reflecting the pattern of giving established by Mr. Cerf during his lifetime.

This year, fund advisors will award multiple grants up to $5,000 and one grant up to $25,000. Applications to the fund will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019. Visit vermontcf.org/Cerf to learn more.

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Business owners back wage hike Ways of Seeing The Vermont legislature has spent nesses represent manufacturing, considerable time over the past two retail, and restaurants, and we years evaluating legislation that will have committed to paying all of raise Vermont’s minimum wage to our employees a minimum of $15/ $15/hour. The current bill being con- hour regardless of whether they’re sidered would increase the minimum in production, sales, or service. We wage incrementally to $15 by 2024. have done so not only as a retention On the national level, there is also a tool, but as a way to support our empush to double the fedployees and the health eral minimum wage to and wellbeing of their bring it up to $15/hour. families.

As small-business We don’t make owners in Vermont, we these choices lightly.

This week’s support these proposIn fact, we’ll admit Community als. In addition to our honestly that choosing personal beliefs that Forum is by Sivan to increase pay scares this is the right thing Cotel, co-founder of us. Cash is tight. Our to do, we believe that Stonecutter Spirits businesses are growing an increased minimum in Middlebury and but are not yet stable. wage is good for em- Highball Social in Making any decision ployees and helps grow Burlington, and to pay more than the the local economy. One Sam Hooper, owner absolute minimum of us is the co-founder of Vermont Glove required by law might of Stonecutter Spirits, (formerly Green seem crazy to some. which makes gin and Mountain Glove) in And yet, we consider whiskey in Middlebury, Randolph. our employees to be and Highball Social, like family members, a bar and restaurant in Burlington, and we know that our communities with 20 employees. The other of and economy benefit when workers us is the owner of Vermont Glove are able to make a livable wage (formerly Green Mountain Glove), and support themselves and their producing work gloves and protec- families. tors for utility professionals, with With the high costs of housing, nine employees in Randolph. childcare, and health care, VermontBetween the two of us, our busi- ers making the current minimum

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wage of $10.78/hour are unable to afford basic expenses for their families on their own. The resulting instability is bad for employees and employers alike. Instead, an increase to $15/hour will enable workers to make ends meet and solidify stable living situations, which encourages long-term employment and retention at our local businesses.

We see raising the minimum wage as a differentiator for Vermont, building on the values we have as a state and making it an attractive place to live, work and raise families. And while more workers will be able to support their basic needs with a minimum wage increase, increased take-home pay also means raising their spending power and ability to boost our local economy. What goes around comes around; more cash in people’s pockets leads to more spending at local businesses.

As businesses owners, we have a responsibility to our employees.

Everyone deserves to earn a meaningful wage, and to do so through work that itself is meaningful. The minimum wage bill being proposed this year would help provide this opportunity for Vermont’s workers while encouraging a strong, stable workforce for our local businesses.

so heavy and another who comes in through the bathroom window. The album ends with timeless wisdom: “In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

Runner-up: The White Album, for many reasons: because of its cultural resonance; the fact that most of the songs were written in India under the influence of the Maharishi; because Clapton’s guitar gently weeps; my parents named their Prudence-class Herreshoff sailboat “Dear Prudence”; and the album reminds me of a snowy Christmas in the late Sixties when we played it over and over again.

4. “Blue” by Joni Mitchell. There was a time in the 1970s when if you met someone who loved this album, you knew you had found a kindred soul. No other album by a white artist is more soulful than “Blue.”

We loved Joni for the way her music burned into our lives— “songs are like tattoos” — and for the longing in her lyrics. “You’re in my blood like holy wine, you’re so bitter and so sweet.”

“Blue” is shot through with her breakup from Graham Nash and her torrid affair with James Taylor, who played on three cuts. The album also captured her rollicking good time with a redneck on a Grecian aisle.

And it leaves us with cautions about the dangers of “acid, booze and ass, needles, guns and grass.”

This is the album for when you’re going through a breakup or have survived one. For those lonely nights when sleep won’t come, for every yearning of the heart it evoked. For “Little Green” and all we’ve left irretrievably behind — the child we

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antifreeze circulated in its blood that prevents its cells from freezing and its tissues from dehydrating.

As freezing continues, ice crystals form between the cells of the frog, but not within them. Eventually, the frog stops breathing, and its heart slows to a stop. The frog remains in this frozen state for the entire winter, even through occasional freeze-thaw cycles.” Now that is cool. It also sounds like an excellent way to get through February.

Beyond town-based reports of “yay,” “nay” and “if only they would start!” some of my friends waxed poetic on how it feels once they hear spring peepers arrive. “I will not lie, Becky” my pal from Cabot confessed, “It’s an extravagant joy! I feel like the snow has at last melted off of me and that I have come back to life after months of a semi-comatose existence.” (Clearly, he is in on the “endogenous anti-freeze” facts that seem to have passed me by.)

“It’s like a surprise, a gift, like finding cash in my pocket!” Joanne wrote in from Western Mass. A Connecticut friend jumped into the peeper-praising fray with perhaps

the ultimate compliment: “My hilly, backroads drive home from work crosses 10 or 12 wetland areas so the peepers fade in and out over about 15 minutes of my drive. This is the only time of year that I don’t listen to NPR in the car.” Sound advice. And with it should come the reminder to drive slowly this time of year, for humans-in-cars are the absolute biggest threat to our amphibian friends.

For some, the harbingers of spring are the return of the geese, the first heard call of the red-wing blackbird, Opening Day for the Red Sox or Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s. After a long winter — and is there ever a short one?

— I celebrate them all. But for me, the peepers are the true sign of spring — a backyard chorus of companions that returns every year to enliven the night.

Rebecca Kneale Gould is a writer and Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Middlebury College, focusing on comparative religion and the environmental humanities. She lives in Monkton where she tends — and is tended by — a small flock of adorable sheep.

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Dennis (Continued from Page 5A) opening cut, “Tangled Up in Blue” captures the journey of a generation in one deeply symbolic, hypnotic song: “I don’t know how it all got started, I don’t what they’re doing with their lives.”

Yes, the record includes the maddening “Idiot Wind.” But I could listen forever to the rest of the cuts.

Dylan wrenched them out of his heart after the breakup of his marriage to Sara. She gave him shelter from the storm, yet ultimately all he could do was to ask the listener, “If You See Her, Say Hello.”

The recently issued “More Blood, More Tracks,” compiles multiple versions of the songs that made up the original record plus some extras. For now, let’s stick with the original.

Runner-up: “Blonde on Blonde.”

Because Dylan had the guts, early on, to claim everybody must get stoned, to tell a woman straight out “I Want You,” and because, well, in today’s world mostly likely you’ll go your way and I’ll go mine.

3. “Abbey Road” by the Beatles.

Sure, the more obvious choice is the White Album (actually titled “The Beatles” though it’s forever known by its cover). The White Album had two long LP sides of the Beatles (mostly) brilliance recorded amid the slow demise of the best band ever.

Ultimately, though, there’s “Abbey Road.” George Harrison shines on what was Side 1, and for my money it’s hard to identify a better 20 minutes or music than Side 2. It crescendoes and then crashes: the cheerful musicality of “Here Comes the Sun”; then one woman who’s

(Continued from Page 4A) peepers this week, I too sent out a query. “Not in Weybridge yet, but I’ll tell you as soon as I hear them!” one friend reports. “Not yet at 1,500 feet in Cabot,” another chimes in, “we still have a good foot of snow.”

My even-nerdier-than-I-am friend Stephanie went beyond geographical statistics and into the realm of wonderment: “What I think is very cool about spring peepers is that they hibernate [outdoors] and manufacture their own brand of endogenous anti-freeze to survive the winter.” “Truly?”

I eagerly plunged into consulting (and consuming) scientific sources, completely ignoring the work that I needed to do in my actual field, which is the humanities.

It turns out that data on this self-freezing frog phenomena abounds. Nevertheless, particular kudos goes to Mollie Flanigan, the Green Mountain Club’s Land Stewardship Coordinator, for explaining amphibian “over-wintering” in particularly accessible language: “As temperatures drop and ice crystals start to form on the frog’s skin, its liver produces glucose, a kind of

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might once have had or had once been.

Runner-up: “Miles of Aisles.”

Among her other studio albums, I’d pick the original, informally known as “Song to a Seagull.” I discovered Joni early on and saw her solo when I was in high school, taking inspiration from how she saw the world with no apologies and guitar tunings that seemed otherworldly.

But “Miles” captures so many of her best songs. It’s a sentimental favorite, too, because I caught her in concert with the L.A. Express in Saratoga Springs, just a few days after most of the “Miles” songs were recorded in California. I saw that show with a woman I loved. We had great seats, and Joni absolutely shined.

Greg Dennis’s column appears here every other Thursday and is archived on his blog at www. gregdennis.wordpress.com. Email: gregdennisvt@yahoo.com. Twitter: @greengregdennis.

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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.

The Lion King KIDS in Vergennes. Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m., Vergennes Union High School, Monkton Rd. Vergennes Union Elementary School Presents this 40-minute musical based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney film. The Lion King KIDS tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Tickets $5/$20 per family, available at the door.

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.

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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.

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SATURDAY

School vacation breakfast in Shoreham.

Saturday, April 20, 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.

Easter Bake Sale in Orwell. Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m.noon, Buxton’s Store, Main St. A fundraiser for the Orwell Fortnightly Club.

Earth Day fair and egg hunt in Vergennes.

Saturday, April 20, 9-11 a.m., city green. Vergennes Congregational Church hosts a fun morning on the green. Anyone is invited to build a bug house or seed bomb, paint with eco paint, make a bird feeder and search for Easter eggs. More info at 802-877-2435.

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/book-release-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.

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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.

Quilter Hope Johnson in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 23, 7-8:30 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. The Milk & Honey Quilter’s Guild hosts award-winning quilter Hope Johnson. She will share the story of her creative and charitable work in collaboration with the beekeeping community. A trunk show will be included in the event. More info at vermontquiltbee.com, milkandhoneyquilters.com or milkandhoneyquilt@ yahoo.com.

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“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.

“Glacier National Park: Reflections from an Artist (and Angler)” in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 24, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Through image, video, and story, Matthew Dickerson will share some of his experiences as June 2017 artist-in-residence at Glacier National Park in Montana. The presentation will focus on river and lake ecology and the native fishes of the west slope and the impact and future threats from invasive species and climate change.

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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.

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.

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 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.” 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.

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MONDAY

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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IN “GLACIER NATIONAL Park: Reflections from an Artist (and Angler)” Matthew Dickerson will share some of his experiences as June 2017 artist-in-residence at Glacier National Park in Montana. He will focus on river and lake ecology, native fishes of the west slope, and the impact and future threats from invasive species and climate change at a talk from 7-8:30 p.m. in Ilsley Public Library’s Community Room on Wednesday, April 24. The library is located at 75 Main Street in Middlebury.

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Bake and soup sale in East Middlebury.

Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., East Middlebury United Methodist Church, Jct. Routes 116 and 125. Baked beans, doughnuts, breads, cookies, soups and chowders.

Rummage sale in Middlebury. Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-noon, Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. Bag day. Fill a bag for just $3.

Auction fundraiser in Middlebury. Saturday, April 27, 3-7 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. St. Stephen’s holds this auction of fine and fun items, including a used Mazda 3, fine antiques, gold jewelry, a handhooked rug by Amy Oxford, a catered dinner for 6 and many, more items Proceeds go toward maintenance projects for the historic church. Preview, 3-4 p.m., live auction by Tom Broughton at 4 p.m. Refreshments available! More info contact St. Stephen’s office at 802-388-7200.

Marshall Highet and Bird Stasz Jones in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 27, 4 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Highet and Jones will read from, discuss and sign their new book, “Hold Fast.” Presented as part of Independent Bookstore Day, a celebration of independent bookstores nationwide. Free and open to the public.

Introduction to bullhead fishing in Panton. Friday, April 26, 6-9 p.m., TBD. Come to this Vermont Fish & Wildlife clinic and explore different fishing styles to target bullhead — nocturnal bottom feeders found in many of the shallower, muddier lakes, ponds, and rivers of Vermont. Equipment provided. Dress for the weather. Free. Bring snacks or a meal.

Space limited to first 30 registrants. Pre-registration required at vtfishandwildlife.com. Directions to the meeting spot will be given upon registering.

King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center, Route 7. The evening begins with a sandwich supper and then on to the games. King Pede is a unique game that involves “trick-taking” techniques such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. A game of fun and skill. Come prepared to use your strategic thinking.

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Rummage and food sale Middlebury.

Friday, April 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, dishes, purses, collectables, lots of jewelry, shoes, books and puzzles. Something for everyone. Food sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, April 26, Rosie’s, Route 7 South. Doors open at 11:30, meal served at noon of ham dinner with mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, dinner roll and strawberry shortcake.

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.

Jay Parini lectures in Middlebury. Friday, April 26, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come hear Middlebury College professor Parini talk about his new novel, “The Damascus Road,” about the apostle Paul and his companion and fellow missionary, Luke. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. Space is limited. RSVP required to Suzanne Bennett at 802-377-3393, or sbennett@ residenceottercreek.com.

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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.

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-Pricenominated writer Lore Segal is best known for her

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.

“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.

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.

“Songs, Tunes and Tales from Northumbria” in Bristol. Thursday, April 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. Musicians Mike Walker, Wayne Lauden and Casey Burger will dive into the heritage of the region of England known as Northumbria. Sponsored by One World Library Project. Free and accessible.

SUNDAY

Relay for Life in Middlebury. Sunday, April 28, noon-6 p.m., behind Battell Residence Hall, Middlebury College. Honor individuals and families that have been affected by cancer and help the American Cancer Society fundraiser raise funds to support cancer research. This year’s event will be a carnival, with lots of food, lawn games, bottle and ring toss, a dunk tank, a bounce house, live entertainment, traditional Relay For Life events like the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony.

Tickets $10.

Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus in Middlebury.

Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Come hear LNO and join in the singing in celebration of women and spring. Suggested donation $10.

Comfort Food for a Cause in Middlebury. Sunday, April 28, 4-7 p.m., Middlebury Inn, 16 Court Square.

Join this evening of delicious food, a silent auction, and live music to raise funds for Dinners With Love and celebrate 10 years of the organization bringing food to the needy. Tickets are $50, and include a welcome reception, three-course meal, beer and wine, and live music by The Green Brothers Band.

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Legislative Breakfast in Granville.

Monday, April 29, 7-8:45 a.m., Granville Grange Hall, 82 Post Office Hill Rd. Talk with local legislators over breakfast. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps defray the cost of opening the hall.

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JAMES PEACOCK, KEVIN Cummins and Leigh Guptil rehearse a scene from the Tonyaward-winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The Middlebury Community Players show runs for two weekends, April 25-27, and May 2-4 at 8 p.m., and Sundays, April 28 and May 5 at 2 p.m. at Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant Street in Middlebury.

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Veterans’ luncheon in Middlebury. Monday, April 29, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Calling all Veterans to join this monthly complimentary luncheon serving those who have served.

Come meet other Veterans and friends and enjoy a delicious meal. Free, open to all Veterans and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

“No Small Matter” on screen in Middlebury. Monday, April 29, 6 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. “No Small Matter” is the first full-length feature documentary that explores the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for leveling the playing field for children today — affordable access to high-quality child care. Doors open at 6 p.m. with refreshments served in the cafe. Film at 6:15 p.m. followed by Q&A with experts in the field. Space is limited. Reservations at secure.everyaction.com/ NOXSB1CeUUCF-u2KC76NAw2. More info at stephanie@letsgrowkids.org.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 30, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of roast pork, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, wheat roll and oatmeal raisin cookies. 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.

Addison County Community Trust annual meeting in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 30, 4 p.m., Middlebury Inn, Court Sq. Meeting begins at 4 p.m. with a light reception to follow at 5 p.m. In addition to electing Directors and Officers, the meeting will include a presentation of the 2018 Annual Report.

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Middlebury Community Music Center student performance in Middlebury.

Wednesday, May 1, 6-7 p.m., Unity Hall, Congregational Church of Middlebury, 30 N. Pleasant St. Middlebury Community Music Center students of all ages and skill levels gather in Unity Hall to perform their latest pieces they have been studying in their lessons. A supportive way to share their music with family, friends and other studios. Light refreshments served. Free and open to the public.

“Natural Icons and National Identity: Frederic Church’s Landscapes” in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Frederic Church painted landscapes of distinctive American features, including Natural Bridge in Virginia and Niagara Falls in New York. Eleanor Jones Harvey, senior curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, explores how and why we used these American landscapes to distinguish the scale and scope of our cultural ambitions. Part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays series.

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Quilt and Fiber guild organizational meeting in Vergennes. Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St. Come to this meeting aimed at building a community of friendship and a love of our craft. Feel free to bring any show and tell and handwork and your thoughts and ideas for this new guild. Ongoing meetings every first and third Tuesdays beginning May 2. More info at stacie.ayotte@yahoo.com or 802-453-7709.

“American Idiot” on stage on Middlebury. Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, 96 Chateau Rd. The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance presents this musical adaptation of Green Day’s 2004 concept album, featuring The Grift. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders/$6 Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/ arts.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, May 2, 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.

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Green Mountain Club wildflower hike in Leicester. Friday, May 3, Leicester Hollow.

Moderate hike out and back on Leicester Hollow Trail via Minnie Baker Trail, with hope of spring wildflowers. Moderate difficulty, about 5.5 miles round trip from Minnie Baker trailhead with 800-foot elevation gain. Bring water, snack/lunch, and appropriate clothing. More info contact leader David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-3884894. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Rummage and bake sale in Salisbury. Friday, May 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury Church, 853 Maple St. Always lots of great stuff on sale to benefit the Salisbury Church. To make a donation call 802-352-4375.

The Threatles sing the Beatles in Middlebury.

Friday, May 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Bistro, EastView at

Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Come hear this young family trio as they entertain with energy, performing a wide variety of the Beatles’ repertoire and other favorites of theirs (and ours). Free and open to the public.

Pizza bake in Ripton. Friday, May 3, 5-6:30 p.m., Ripton Elementary School, 753 Ripton Rd. Support the Friends of Ripton School by purchasing handmade wood-fired pizzas cooked to order. Proceeds support enrichment activities for Ripton Elementary School students. Choices include cheese $12, pepperoni $15, or sausage, mushroom and feta $15.

Gluten-free crust available. Call 802-388-2208 or email wleeds@acsdvt.org before 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, to place an order.

Art opening reception in Brandon. Friday, May 3, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St. Opening reception for BAG’s exhibit “The Art of Wood.” The show features pieces from the BAG’s exhibiting members, who work in diverse media including paint, fiber, glass, ceramics, collage – and wood. Exhibit continues through June 27.

“American Idiot” on stage on Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, 96 Chateau Rd. The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance presents this musical adaptation of Green Day’s 2004 concept album, featuring The Grift. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders/$6 Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/ arts.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 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.

Stargazing open house in Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 9-10:30 p.m., Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall, Bicentennial Way, weather permitting. Get a closer view of Mars, a variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae through the Observatory’s telescopes. Free and open to the public as long as the sky is mostly clear. To confirm go to go.middlebury. edu/observatory/ or call the Observatory at 802-4432266 after 7p.m. on the evening of the event.

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Green Up Day in Vermont. Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Towns across Addison County. Join the 49-year tradition of communities working together, walking the roads and picking up trash. Call your town’s coordinator for details or look for Addison County Information in the Addison Independent.

Rummage and bake sale in Salisbury. Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury Church, 853 Maple St. Always lots of great stuff on sale to benefit the Salisbury Church. Saturday is bag day. To make a donation call 802-352-4375.

Market basket weaving workshop in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 4, TBD, BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new Pop-Up event space for this half-day basket weaving intensive workshop.

Everyone will make and leave with their own Garden Harvest Basket – a small basket with a long leather strap perfect for wearing to the market or foraging for berries. Cost is $75 available at alexarivera.com. All materials included.

Ladies’ Union spring sale in New Haven. Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. Sale will include plants, food table, RADA wear, kitchen items, linens and curtains, household items, toys, games, attic treasures, furniture, decor items, garden items, books, and other miscellaneous items. No clothing. More info call Carol at 802-453-5059.

Pottery sale in Middlebury. Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7. Pottery by Kathy Clarke, Ken Martin, instructors, local potters, studio assistants and students. Find wonderful handmade gifts for Mother’s Day at affordable prices. Also handmade books, cards, jewelry, paintings and some surprises. Everything is made locally and proceeds supports the school and its artists.

MCMC Benefit Concert in Middlebury. Saturday, May 4, 1-3 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Community Music Center students and faculty perform a variety of styles sharing lots of great music after a terrific year of learning. All proceeds support MCMC and their goal to offer high quality music instruction to all who seek it. A reception follows the performance to celebrate MCMC’s 5th birthday! More info at mcmcvt.org.

Relay for Life chicken and biscuit dinner in Brandon.

Saturday May 4, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 55, 550 Franklin St. Meal includes chicken and biscuits, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, pickles, beverage and dessert. 50/50 raffle. Cash bar. Tickets Adults $10/ children 5-10 $6/under 5 free. Proceeds go to the Neshobe School and Friends Relay for Life Team.

“American Idiot” on stage on Middlebury. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, 96 Chateau Rd. The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance presents this musical adaptation of Green Day’s 2004 concept album, featuring The Grift. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders/$6 Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/ arts.

Gypsy Reel in Brandon. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Gypsy Reel has been perfecting their eclectic blend of Celtic and original music for over 20 years. A Celtic band that

West Central Chapter rocks, Gypsy Reel plays high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Ordinary Elephant performs in Ripton. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 Rte 125. Come hear the International Folk Music Award winner’s when they appear at The Ripton Community Coffee House. 7:30-open mic followed by featured performers $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Note that the concert marks the return to its Ripton location. Doors open at 7 p.m. More artist info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up at 802-388-9782 or rcchfolks@gmail.com.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, May 4, 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.

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Warbler Warm-Up in Bristol. Sunday, May 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Bristol Waterworks, Plank Road, east of North St. Ron Payne and Chris Runcie will lead a search for newly arrived spring migrants. Hone your birding identification skills before leaf-out. Call Ron at 802-388-6019 if in doubt about the weather.

Maple Run in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., MREMS, 55 Collins Dr. test your endurance at this USATF-certified half marathon and two-person relay, and a 3-mile fun run. Scenic routes with views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks. 50/50 mix of paved and dirt roads for the half marathon, all paved for 3-mile fun run. Well-organized, great t-shirts, live music on course, post-race pancake breakfast. New for 2019 prize money and age group awards for the fun run.

‘ReLoved’ curated second hand clothing and makers market in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new Pop-Up event space, where 10 vendors showcase awesome gifts, post maple-run CBD salves, henna, and well-curated secondhand spring and summer clothing. Vendors include The Waypost, Round Robin, The Good Witch, Buy Again Alley, Breathing In Wellness, Rebecca Freedner Art and Henna, Root Studio, Just Bead Different, Wild Forest Herbals and more.

Baseball Bingo Extravaganza in Middlebury.

Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m. until it ends, American Legion Post 27, 49 Wilson Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Regular games at 1:00 p.m. Quickies start at 12:15 p.m. Regulars and specials, silent auction, pull tab tickets, and concessions. All proceeds support the Middlebury Union High School baseball team.

Guided history walk in Orwell. Sunday, May 5, 1-4 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. A pre-opening day guided history walk with Revolutionary War expert Mike Barbieri, Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, and site administrator Elsa Gilbertson.

Go off the trails to explore this Revolutionary War site.

The focus will be on the camps and brigade layouts here in 1776-77. Tickets $5 adults/children under 15 free. Wear sturdy boots, be prepared for off-trail walking, and dress for the weather.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 2 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.

Middlebury College Community Chorus spring concert in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m., Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Jeff Rehbach conducts the 90-voice choir, with Tim Guiles at the piano and special guest Damascus Kafumbe on percussion. Guests include MUHS student Romy Munkres, 2018 Young Tradition Vermont contest winner, who will perform Celtic and Norwegian tunes in special arrangements for fiddle and chorus. Free.

L IV E M U S I C Orgelgebet (organ prayers) in Middlebury. Thursday, April 18, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Scott Forrest in Middlebury. Friday, April 19, 3:304:30 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.

Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus in Middlebury.

Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Middlebury Community Music Center student performance in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 1, 6-7 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury.

The Threatles Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

MCMC benefit concert in Middlebury. Saturday, May 4, 1-3 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Gypsy Reel in Brandon. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Ordinary Elephant in Ripton. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

The Good Parts in Bristol. Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m., Hatch 31.

Middlebury College Community Chorus in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m., Mahaney Arts Center.

Diana Fanning Piano students’ recital in Middlebury.

Monday, May 6, 7:15-8:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

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Pre-season guided history walk to be held on May 5

ORWELL — With the snow gone and trees yet to unfurl their leaves, this is the perfect time of year to see traces of the Revolutionary War defenses on the landscape. With that in mind, Mount Independence State Historic Site will have a pre-season guided history walk on Sunday, May 5, 2018, at the Orwell site from 1 to 4 p.m.

Revolutionary War expert Mike Barbieri, Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, and site administrator Elsa Gilbertson will lead the walk on and off the trails to explore the site. The focus will be on the camps and brigade layouts at Mount Independence in 1776-77. Participants

can see what evidence still remains after more than 240 years ago.

The walk will meet at museum for orientation. The fee is $5 for adults and free for children under 15. Leaders recommend wearing sturdy boots, being prepared for off-trail walking and dress for the weather.

The walk is co-sponsored by the Mount Independence Coalition. It is the first of many programs scheduled for 2019.

Opening day at Mount Independence is Saturday, May 25. Regular hours will be daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 13. Call 802-7592412 for information about the hike.

Addison County Teens to offer summer camp MIDDLEBURY — Addison Central Teens’ summer camp sign-ups are open. The Teen Center, which provides a drop-in space with food, support, and games during the school year, is running another five weeks of camp this summer.

After a successful run last summer, there are 10 spaces in each week of camp, and they are in demand. Each week costs $75, with scholarships available, and runs Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

While there are a couple of repeat themes, the schedule of events is brand new. ACT is introducing a Teen Talent week, where youth are able to explore their hidden talents, and discover new ones. Their final week, “Escape the Room!” will see the teens trying out a professional

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escape room, then building one in the back room of the Teen Center.

This year, led by AmeriCorps member Cicilia Robison, and Middlebury College intern Aidan Wertz, ACT is doing something a little different. Every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the end of camp, instead of pickup at the normal time, ACT will be hosting a community dinner where teens can show off their skills and learning from the past week.

Families, friends, and community members are invited to attend.

Registration is currently open for these camps. The camps will serve teens entering 7th grade through age 15. Sign up at middteens.org, An announcement of ACT’s summer activity plan for older teens is forthcoming.

School Briefs

St. Michael’s College junior MaKayla Foster of Middlebury was one of 19 students at the college to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, on Friday, April 12. These

scholar athletes must carry a minimum cumulative 3.7 grade-point average. Foster, a member of the St. Michael’s field hockey team is a graduate of Middlebury Union High School.

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Boudah and Hathaway

MIDDLEBURY — Lisa Burchard and Steve Boudah of Middlebury announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Boudah, to Derek Hathaway, son of Holly and Eric Hathaway of Middlebury. Nikki and Derek both graduated from UVM. Nikki is working for BAE Systems in San Diego, Calif. Derek is serving in the United States Navy. An August wedding is planned.

Panther connections

TWO OF THE newest members of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame, who were inducted Saturday, have strong Middlebury College connections. They included longtime Panther men’s hockey and golf coach Bill Beaney, second from left in the top row, and World Cup champion and Olympics moguls skier Ann Battelle, third from right, bottom row, a multi-sport star at Middlebury as an undergraduate. Beaney’s Panther teams won eight NCAA titles. Battelle, who graduated from Middlebury in 1989, claimed five World Cup titles and skied in four Olympics — 1992-2002.

Picture from Vermont Sports Hall of Fame

Opening weekend of Bixby book sale set April 26 VERGENNES —There is a fresh look and new additions to the Friends of the Bixby Used Book Sale in Vergennes. The Grand Opening is Friday, April 26, from 3-6 p.m.

“We have so many great books that we would like to get into the hands of readers and interested people,” said Karlene DeVine, president of the Friends. “Our purpose in fundraising is to support the special needs of the Bixby Library. We are advocates of literacy, hence this effort to get more books out into the community.”

DeVine noted that a significant contribution of choice cookbooks and food-related tomes was donated

by Rux Martin, Vergennes resident, vice president and Editorial Director of Rux Martin Books, at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Martin’s specialty has been in cookbooks, narrative nonfiction on food, and diet books.

These cookbooks and others have their own dedicated space to make it easier for culinary amateurs and experts alike to look over the many offerings.

MAGGIE CATILLAZ, LEFT, and Nora Wright, Bixby Friends volunteers, have put the finishing touches on the exclusive cookbook offerings that will be available at the Bixby Memorial Library book sale, which begins Friday, April 26, at the Bixby Photo/Karlene DeVine

Many books are pristine and suitable for gift giving. Prices range from $0.25 for children’s books to $2 for hardcover with special pricing

for some of the choice cookbooks.

There have always been books for children of all ages and continues to be a large selection of fiction for

young adults. Still a CD user? There are many CD audiobooks, popular fiction and nonfiction. “We also have a selection of vintage and first edition books in their own dedicated area”, said DeVine. Finally, there is a mixture of contemporary books for spiritual guidance and greater self-understanding through Buddha, meditation, yoga and the teachings of the Dalai Lama.

Beginning April 27, the book sale will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m.1:30 p.m., and one Friday a month, from 3-6 p.m.

DeVine added, “We are fortunate to have the full support of the Bixby Library Trustees. Unlike many community libraries, we have a stand-alone space for the sale of used books. The largest portion of available books are shelved, alphabetized and sorted by subject, making it much easier to find what you are looking for.”

The book sale is in the lower level of the Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Enter near the back parking lot.

Theme for city’s Memorial Day parade will be ‘Now & Forever’

NIKKI BOUDAH AND DEREK HATHAWAY

VERGENNES — American Legion Post 14 has announced that the 2019 theme of Vermont’s largest Memorial Day Parade is Now & Forever, We Remember. The purpose of the Memorial Day Parade is to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

American Legion Department of Vermont Senior Vice-Commander and American Legion Commander of Bristol Post 19 Ron LaRose will

serve as the Parade Marshall. Fort Ticonderoga Curator Matthew Keagle will serve as the keynote speaker. The parade is hosted by American Legion Post 14 and will be held on Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m., beginning at Vergennes Union High School and winding its way through the Little City. The parade will conclude with a formal Memorial Day remembrance on the park in Vergennes beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Each entrant, whether in the antique tractors, classic cars, motorized units, float category, walking/ marching, fire departments, rescue squads or military, must complete an entry form.

Following the parade, American Legion Post 14 will hold a chicken barbeque at the post beginning at noon for $10 a plate.

Copies of the parade entry form and the rules and regulations can be found on the Vergennes Partnership website at vergennesdowntown.org or by stopping by Post 14. As in the past, this year there will be a number system and each participant will be assigned a number when the parade line up is created. You will receive your number when you check in with the Legion volunteer when arriving at VUHS on the morning of the parade.

The number will indicate the position in the lineup. Parade entrants (not including bands) should not perform movements or drills that impede the movement of the parade for longer than three minutes.

Per the Vergennes Police Department, no candy, water or gifts can be thrown from moving vehicles or floats. Units with horses, dogs and

other animals are asked to provide their own sanitation helpers to follow the unit and clean up along the route as well as in the lineup area.

Cash prizes are given to floats that meet the following criteria: parade theme, workmanship, originality and general effect. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both junior and adult divisions. Winners are announced on the City Green following the ceremony. Prize checks will be mailed the following day to the address on the registration form.

If there are any questions please reach out to Martha Sullivan DeGraaf or Commander Ralph Wenzel at American Legion Post 14 Parade Committee, 100 Armory Lane, Vergennes, Vermont 05491, email vergennespost14@gmail.com or call 802-877-3216.

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Holy Week Directory 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 21, 9 a.m., Easter service. All are welcome.

Brandon ST. THOMAS AND GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Easter Service, Sunday, April 21, one service only, 9 a.m.

BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 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 specifically designed for those who may feel uncomfortable in more formal church settings.

LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 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. 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. 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. 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. Thursday, April 18, Maundy Thursday, foot washing 6:15 p.m., service 7 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 8 p.m.-Friday,

April 19, 3 p.m., H o l y Vigil; Friday, April 19, Stations of the Cross, 4 p.m.; Saturday, April 20, 1 p.m. Easter egg hunt. Sunday, April 1, 5:30 a.m., Easter sunrise service; 9 a.m., early Easter service; 11 a.m., late Easter service with holy communion.

East Middlebury VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH. Sunday, April 21, 8:30 a.m., early Easter service; 9:30 a.m., Easter breakfast and egg hunt; 10:45 a.m., Easter Sunday service.

Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH CENTER COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Ecumenical Good Friday service, Friday, April 19, 4 p.m., with ministers from five different denominations; Sunday, April 21, 9 a.m., Easter service. All are welcome.

NORTH FERRISBURGH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Good Friday, April 19, 4 p.m., at Ferrisburgh Center Church. Easter Sunday, April 21, 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. 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.

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.”

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURY. 18, Maundy Thursday, soup and bread in Unity Hall, 6 p.m., service, 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. service in Sanctuary.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m., music event and free supper to follow in lower level of church.

MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH. Thursday-Friday, April 18-19, 7 a.m., 30 minute devotional, Fellowship Hall.

Maundy-Thursday Service, April 18, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21; Easter sunrise service 6:30 a.m., Grice Farm, Halpin Rd.; Easter worship, 10 a.m.

MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 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. Holy Thursday: April 18, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m. Good Friday: April 19, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 3 p.m.; Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Easter: Holy

Saturday, April 20, Easter Vigil, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 21, 8 a.m and 9:30 a.m.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday service with foot washing. Friday, April 19, noon, ecumenical Good Friday liturgy; 7 p.m., Good Friday Liturgy. Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m., Easter vigil. Sunday, April 21, 8 a.m., Easter Service Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m., Easter Service, Holy Communion, Easter Crafts for children.

Monkton MONKTON FRIENDS METHODIST CHURCH. Easter Sunday, April 21, 8:45 a.m.

Panton PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. Friday, April 19, 7 p.m., Good Friday service. Sunday, April 21, 10:30 a.m., Easter service.

New Haven NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORMED CHURCH. Good Friday service, 7 p.m., Friday, April 19. Easter service, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, April 21.

Salisbury SALISBURY UCC CHURCH. Easter service Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m., with Flowering of the Cross.

Shoreham SHOREHAM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Easter Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m.

ST. GENEVIEVE CATHOLIC CHURCH. The 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass will be held at St. Bernadette’s in Bridport.

Vergennes CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. Good Friday Service, Friday, April 19, 7 p.m. Easter Service, Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Maundy Thursday, April 18, Footwashing, Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 19, Proper Liturgy of Good Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, The Great Vigil of Easter at 8 p.m. Easter Day, April 21, Eucharist at 8 and 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Holy Thursday Mass, Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose in Bristol; Good Friday, April 19, 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross with Communion & Veneration of the Cross; Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 21, 10:30 a.m.

VERGENNES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Maundy Thursday, April 18, special evening last supper service, 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 21, 9:30 a.m., Easter celebration and flowering of the cross.

VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Maundy Thursday, April 18, pot luck supper at 6 p.m., worship at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 10:30 a.m., Easter service. All are welcome.

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Eggcelent egg hunt, April 20, 10 a.m.

Easter Sunday, April 21, 7:30 a.m., early service followed by breakfast; 11 a.m., Easter Worship. No evening service on Easter Sunday.

Community helped Bridport suppers be a success blessed us a few times The 11th year of the this year with live musical Bridport Community entertainment. Look for Supper program has ended for the 2018-2019 winter of appreciation their Facebook page and where you can catch them season. Our suppers are at other events during the provided free of charge to year. the community every Friday night Last but not least, we wish at the Bridport Grange Hall from to thank those who come and December through March. dine with us. Without you this Wow what a rewarding season! would be totally fruitless. Your Barb and I once again enjoyed donations, friendly smiles, fabulous seeing old friends and making new ones. Thank you to the following sponsors for their continued support and to those who were new in helping this year. Without their support these supper would not be possible. They all play their part in helping build a stronger community: Bridport Central School Faculty and Staff, Bridport PTO, Bridport Congregational Church, Bridport Grange, Bridport Masons, Middlebury College IVCF, Middlebury College Newman’s Club, Mike’s Fuel, Middlebury Lions Club, Pratt’s Store, Randy Orvis, Moose Rubbish & Recycling, St. Bernadette’s Parish, Townline First Response, Victory Baptist Church Youth Group, Broughton’s Farm Supply, Randy & Barb Palmer, Abby Bailey, Bill Hatley, Bridport Fire Department, MiddVolunteers Group and the Ranney Family.

The Pitch Benders String Band

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conversations and attendance make this all worthwhile for everyone involved. We are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful community.

We plan to begin serving again every Friday night next fall. Stay up to date by joining our Facebook page too. See you December 6th!

Barb Wagner & Katie Welch Co-coordinators Bridport Community Supper/ Bridport Grange

AWARD-WINNING QUILTER Hope Johnson, shown here with her quilt “Hive in Autumn,” will give a presentation and trunk show on Tuesday, April 23, at Middlebury’s American Legion beginning at 7 p.m.

Photo courtesy Milk And Honey Quilters’ Guild

Award winning quilter to speak April 23

MIDDLEBURY — The Milk and Honey Quilters’ Guild will host award-winning quilter Hope Johnson on Tuesday, April 23, at Middlebury’s American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Johnson will share the story of her creative and charitable work in collaboration with the beekeeping community.

Johnson and her work have been featured in numerous local and national publications, quilt shows, art exhibits and online blogs. Her bee quilts, including custom and commissioned pieces, are in collections across the United States.

Along with her presentation,

Lincoln LINCOLN — A new walking group will be starting on Friday, April 26, at 4:30 p.m. at the library.

This group aims to take on the challenge of hills because that is the nature of our town, so if you would like to gradually work up to hiking a mountain, come out and join us.

Walkers will meet every Friday at the library. Sign up at the library if you are interested in joining.

Do you have a collection that you would like to share with the community? There is a wonderful

Johnson will include a trunk show featuring her honeycomb quilts.

More information about Johnson and her quilts is available at vermontquiltbee.com.

The Milk & Honey Quilters’ Guild can be contacted at MilkAndHoneyQuilt@yahoo.com

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opportunity for you to display your items in the locked glass display case at the library for the next six weeks.

The shelves vary in height from about 18” to 24” and are suitable for items that shouldn’t be handled. The last display, minerals and gems, was very popular. It was organized by two elementary students. Share something you find interesting with the whole community. Call or email Wendy at the library if you’re interested.

REMINDER School break is Monday, April 22

through Friday, April 26.

SAVE THE DATE The Ladies Aid Industrial Rummage Sale will be held at Burnham Hall on Friday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, for $2 bag day from 8 a.m.

-noon. They will be accepting clothes, toys and household items in good, clean condition on Wednesday, May 1, from 1-7 p.m. at Burnham Hall. No electronics or helmets. Call 453-2807 for additional information.

Until next time ... Happy Easter!

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Learning (Continued from Page 1A) unshackled from walkers and canes.

“It’s about helping them feel like they’re wanted, helping them play games they may not get to play at home,” a smiling Odell said of the experience.

This was but one of many touching inter-generational scenes that played out at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elderly Services in Middlebury on April 12, when 22 Mary Hogan students brightened the lives of dozens of elderly participants in the Project Independence program, sometimes called PI. The exchange, initiated four years ago by former Mary Hogan teacher Cathy Byers, unites Mary Hogan students with PI participants for an hour during two Fridays each month.

Mary Hogan Grade 6 educator Deb Levesque said her students probably derive as much benefit from the exchange as their older friends. It’s become a social-emotional learning experience for her students.

“If there’s one thing that’s increasingly lacking in our society, it’s the opportunity for humans to connect on different levels,” Levesque said. “More and more, (the children) are separated from older relatives that could provide them with those experiences and knowledge. So they get that here.

They warm up to who these people are and what they can offer, in terms of sharing their own backgrounds in the lifetime they grew up in.

Knowing that they’re adding to someone’s life, and at the same time receiving an emotional benefit.”

When Byers first suggested bringing kids to Project Independence, Elderly Services Assistant Director Kristin Bolton initially feared mixing 25 children with around 60 seniors might be logistically problematic. But sound planning took care of that worry. “(Organizers) created a structure where they could have interaction in small groups, playing cards, games, dancing and just having a good time,” Bolton said.

The seniors didn’t need any convincing; they relished the prospect of spending time with local kids, little dynamos that could make them feel younger just by looking at them.

The first crop of children didn’t really know what to expect, but warmed to the idea almost

immediately, Bolton recalled.

“The first time the kids came in, they didn’t know what to expect,” Bolton said. “Here were all these people in wheelchairs, needing oxygen and walkers… And then, within a couple months, it was ‘I want to play Scrabble with Hilda!’

They were fighting with who they wanted to be with.”

The experience proved particularly valuable for students who find it hard to excel in the traditional classroom setting.

“They might not be good at math, reading or behaving in a learning environment, but hanging out with older people was easy and fun, and they could just relax and be themselves,” Bolton said.

Levesque smiled as her students entered the center and quickly scattered to four distinct activity areas, where they would have a choice of either working with clay; playing (seated) indoor volleyball with a beach ball; listening and dancing to music; and playing board games, including Scrabble, checkers, cards and Jenga.

MENU OF ACTIVITIES Elderly Services Activities Coordinator Ken Schoen — a driving force behind the Mary Hogan-PI exchange — sends Levesque a the menu of activities ahead of time.

Levesque then apportions roughly a quarter of her 22 students to each activity. She and Schoen make sure adults and students rotate evenly among all four activities during the course of the year.

With the academic year almost over, the students have gotten to know their PI friends quite well. Young and old have become accustomed to each other and their favorite games, foods and any special needs.

Almost half of her students identify Project Independence as their favorite activity of the week, according to Levesque.

While Elderly Services officials appreciate any volunteer time folks can spare, they’re particularly grateful to those able to commit to a regular schedule. Mary Hogan students and seniors are able to build meaningful relationships during what Bolton referred to as “these twice-a-month deep dives.”

“The kids remember the older people, the older people remember the kids, and there’s this comfort level that develops,” Bolton said.

RICHARD THIBAULT, WHO takes part in Elderly Services’ Project Independence, dances with Subia Khan, one of the Mary Hogan students who visited the facility off Exchange Street on April 12 to bring some cheer to the seniors.

Independent photo/Steve James

“It’s a chance to connect.”

It’s a connection built on warmth and respect. The children look upon the seniors as friends, but are also mindful of their longevity and physical frailties. Levesque and Schoen will let children know in advance if there are any PI participants with particular limitations.

“They treat them gently,” Bolton said. “They want to be careful not to hurt them, and they want to be kind to them.”

Some seniors might not have any grandchildren and thus feel especially drawn to the young visitors. Others might be lonely and thus emotionally buoyed to get the undivided attention of a young person — even if its for just 45 minutes every two weeks, to collaborate on a clay pot.

“They don’t get a chance to be around younger kids, and this gives them that,” Bolton said.

By the same token, students are drawn to their PI pals for a variety of reasons. The seniors are living history books. What child wouldn’t be mesmerized listening to a centenarian talk about traveling to their one-room schoolhouse on a horse-drawn sleigh?

The Mary Hogan kids weren’t due for another 15 minutes on this particular Friday, but Hilda Burnham, 85, of Cornwall, had already set up the Scrabble board on one of Elderly Services’ dining room tables.

Time for another vocabulary smack-down between the “mods” and the “pods.”

“They’re always a good challenge and they know their stuff,” Burnham said with a smile.

Her mom was a school teacher and Hilda has gotten a lot of practice playing Scrabble with her sisters.

She hopes to pass the love of the game on to a new generation.

“I love the challenge of those kids; they’re all so pleasant and full of life,” Burnham said. “Scrabble is for everybody and not just for old folks.”

Pablo Rodriguez, 78, had nabbed a choice spot along the net of the beach ball volleyball court set up in one of the PI activity rooms. He visits PI three days a week, including Fridays, when the Mary Hogan students visit.

Rodriquez likes to stay active, in spite of deteriorating eyesight. He can see the beach ball, and is thus able to join in the fun.

“I like how they interact with us,” Rodriquez said of the Mary Hogan visitors. “You can feel the energy we have.”

Mary Hogan sixth-grader Sarah Benz is in her second year visiting seniors at PI. She has thoroughly enjoyed it. On this day, she’s working clay at a table of seniors and fellow students.

“It’s nice to connect with the elderly people,” Benz said. “They’re basically like your friends. It’s nice hearing stories about when they were younger.”

The meeting of the two generations, Benz said, allows students to branch out and socialize with a group they don’t usually spend a lot of time with.

Coincidentally, Benz’s own grandmother is a PI participant, though she’s not in the fold on this day.

“She gets really happy when she sees me,” Benz said of her grandma.

Student Caleb Bilodeau and several of his classmates were

MIDDLEBURY 83-YEAR-OLD Gerry DeGray takes a breath while schooling Mary Hogan Elementary sixthgrader Ian Sinclair at Elderly Services on April 12. DeGray said he looks forward to seeing and playing with the young students and believes they learn from each other.

Independent photo/Steve James

gleefully — but gently —batting the beach ball with Rodriguez.

Bilodeau said he loves helping his older friends and learning what he and they have in common.

“They still act like they’re around 30 years old,” he said with a smile.

Middlebury resident Gerry DeGray is 83, and what you’d call a checkers shark. He’s so enthusiastic about the game, it’s a wonder he doesn’t spike the board after each win. And he’s notched a lot of wins against his young challengers — so much so that they now sometimes show up in teams in an effort to take his crown.

“Now there’s two of them sitting there, plotting against me,” he said with a playful grin.

He acknowledged he can be beat. One student served him some humble pie earlier this year.

“The kid comes to me and says, ‘I beat you weeks ago,’” DeGray said.

“I said, ‘Yeah, I know, and you’re never going to let me forget it.’”

DeGray loves the children, and they love him.

“I look for them every week,” DeGray said. “I can’t wait for them to come.”

Lincoln this year is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legacy bequeathed by Walter S. Burnham to the town to establish a foundation supporting the community and its citizens, especially Lincoln’s children. The Burnham committee invites the public to events posted on the town website (lincolnvermont.org) and in the Addison Independent.

Donations are always welcome.

For questions, information, or to give a legacy gift, contact Brian

my first job.”

Schoen marvels at LitchfieldFarrar’s dedication and the compassion he shows toward his elderly charges.

“He is just so good at what he does,” Schoen said of LitchfieldFarrar, who last year won the United Way of Addison County’s Youth Volunteer Award.

“He’s a budding social worker; a guy with a heart,” Schoen added.

“We joke he’s going to become the CEO here.”

Elderly Services Executive Director Joanne Corbett is impressed with the impact the exchange is having on clients.

“The child, baby or adolescent, doesn’t have to do anything but stand there and be gawked at, and it brings lots of joy into the day,” Corbett said.

“We’re very grateful that the local schools and child care centers have been so receptive to sending children over here. It’s difficult for a lot of our elderly people to get out and about in the world physically with their limitations, so Ken works hard bringing the world in here to them.”

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

STUDENTS GAVIN JONES, left, and Cameron Litchfield-Farrar play Yahtzee with Edna Randall, right, and Margaret Hutchins during the Mary Hogan Elementary School students’ regular visit to seniors at Elderly Services in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Steve James

By the way (Continued from Page 1A) Lion King phenomenon, this show will tell the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and lovable warthog Pumbaa. “The Lion King KIDS” features classic songs from the film such as “Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production. The public is cordially invited; admission is $5 per person or $20 per family.

Tickets will be sold at the door.

He’s impressed with how polite they are.

“They’re very well behaved, and thankful when you play with them,” DeGray said. “They treat me as an equal, and don’t look at me like I’m some relic.”

DeGray hopes the exchange has burst some unfortunate misconceptions about the elderly.

“They learn that us people aren’t in a mental home, or unfit to be around,” he said. “They learn that older people are still nice.”

The Mary Hogan-PI exchange has inspired some of the students to continue helping the elderly beyond their elementary school.

Among them is Cameron Litchfield-Farrar, now a Middlebury Union Middle School eighth-grader.

He volunteers at PI a day a week throughout the school year.

“It’s like another family, hearing about their past; it’s a lot of fun here,” Litchfield-Farrar said of the PI participants.

He has no plans to stop volunteering at Elderly Services.

“I believe I’m going to keep coming here for years to come,” he said. “I definitely believe this will be

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Volunteer Week 2019 Across the nation, The Corporation for National and Community Service is engaging millions of Americans in service through Senior Corps and other programs. Senior Corps programs operate right here in Addison County. Both Addison County RSVP and the Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) are Senior Corps programs designed for volunteers age 55 and older.

RSVP and FGP volunteers make a difference in the lives of people, animals, and organizations right here in our community. Each year volunteers donate approximately $2 million in service to Addison County.

During National Volunteer Week we celebrate the power of volunteerism and recognize extraordinary individuals willing to donate their time and skills to making a positive difference. We also shine a spotlight on our RSVP and FGP volunteers and thank them for their commitment to the Addison County community. We are inspired daily by your dedication and enthusiasm for helping others.

Volunteers highlight the best part of the human spirit — people working together to support their communities and find solutions to problems.

Congratulations from RSVP and FGP!

Hunger fighters

FROM THE END of January to mid-February, the Mount Abraham Education Association, known as the MAEA, sponsored a food drive to benefit the local food shelves. Spearheaded by Jennifer Johnson, who teaches at Beeman Elementary School, all schools in the Mount Abraham Unified School District (Monkton, Bristol, New Haven, Lincoln and Starksboro elementary schools and Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School) attempted to collect as many items as possible to donate to Bristol’s Have a Heart Community Food Shelf, or their local Starksboro Food Shelf. Each school sent a car full of donated food to the Food Shelf in Bristol on Feb. 26, and the volunteers who received and sorted the items seemed quite impressed with the amount and diversity of items that were donated, at a time when the shelves were getting a little low on supplies.

Photo courtesy of Vicki Bronson

Volunteers make big decisions about allocating local donations ADDISON COUNTY — Have you ever wondered what United Way of Addison County (UWAC) does with the money it raises from individual and corporate donations?

Most of it goes back to the community in the form of grants that fund life-changing programs provided by a variety of local nonprofits.

The funding process involves many people, many steps, big decisions, and serious commitment from the volunteers who help to allocate the money each year.

In January of this year, 27 dedicated Addison County residents volunteered to join UWAC’s Community Impact Funding (CIF) Committee. After receiving the appropriate training, the team was charged with reviewing and scoring grants submitted to UWAC by nonprofits that depend on funding to do their good work. These nonprofits’ programs enhance the lives of thousands of people in Addison County by providing assistance such as meal delivery to homebound residents, hospice services, substance abuse treatment, housing, food, job training, healthcare, subsidized daycare, domestic abuse support, after school programs, and more.

United Way’s CIF team is comprised of volunteers of different ages, from a variety of backgrounds — some with full or part-time jobs, some retired, some stay-at-home parents and even some college students. One CIF team member who has been serving on the committee for almost 20 years, was initially urged to join by a resident who said it would be a great way to meet people and get to know the community after she relocated to Middlebury.

in Addison County

“I did, indeed, meet many people and make many friends,” Linda Schiffer said, adding, “As important, I learned a lot about UWAC and its commitment to the many organizations it supports, assisting families, children, and individuals, offering a wide variety of services to all through its participating agencies.”

In addition to reviewing grants to assess each program’s strengths and challenges, CIF volunteers visit each of the nonprofits, on site, to better understand their work and meet staff members, as well as those they serve. This month, the 2019 CIF team will convene to make funding recommendations to the UWAC Board of Directors, with the goal of focusing philanthropic dollars where they will make the largest impact. By the time the funding decisions are made, each CIF team member will have spent at least 60 volunteer hours throughout the process. In the past three years, CIF grant reviewers helped UWAC invest over $990,000 in 33 programs, covering 28 different agencies across Addison County.

UWAC Executive Director Helena Van Voorst said she is impressed with the thoughtfulness and dedication of this year’s CIF Team, and notes that they will soon have some hard decisions to make.

“The total amount of grant dollars requested by this year’s pool of nonprofits is double what we anticipated,” Van Voorst said. “Addison County’s needs are great, but our CIF team is working hard to allocate our donated dollars where they will make the greatest impact.”

Van Voorst is hopeful that more donations will come in to help close the gap as UWAC’s fiscal year

comes to a close.

Middlebury College student Lulu Zhou, who has been a member of UWAC’s CIF team for two years, called the experience one of the highlights of her community engagement and college experiences.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to concretely understand social issues facing local communities, learn about the diverse programs local organizations offer to promote equity, gain insights into grant applications and NGO programming, and work with a group of individuals dedicated to social justice,” Zhou said. “This experience certainly reinforces my passion for doing community engagement related work after graduating from Middlebury.”

Veteran CIF committee member, Linda Schiffer, also values the important role she has played on behalf of United Way and those it serves. “UWAC takes its responsibility to support and assist participating agencies very seriously, working to stay informed and involving community members to take an active role in its work,” she says.

“I’ve learned a lot and continue to learn as we move forward together to provide families and individuals with the tools they need to move towards self-sufficiency and independence. Because it really does require a village.”

If you have questions about being involved on next year’s United Way CIF Team, or about other local volunteer opportunities, contact UWAC’s volunteer coordinator, Linnea Oosterman at linnea@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org To donate to United Way of Addison County, visit UnitedWayAddisonCounty. org/give or call 388-7189.

By ALICE GRAU ADDISON — Susan Nelson and her husband, Geoff, moved to Addison in 2008, and he quickly joined Addison Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. Susan also wanted to be involved in the community and help people but couldn’t envision herself carrying 50 pounds of gear while entering a burning building.

She recalled that she and her mom had done CPR training and certification with the rescue squad in Brookside, N.J., after her dad had a massive heart attack when Susan was just 11. Her dad survived his heart attack, and went on to enjoy another 39 good years. With her CPR training, Susan’s mom revived a man who collapsed while square dancing, performing chest compressions and rescue breathing and ordering others to call 911 to get emergency medical help. It was a heart attack, but the man had surgery and returned to dancing a few months later. While working in an insurance office, Susan became an on-site CPR volunteer, renewing her training regularly and adding AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use when those life-saving devices became available.

In Vermont, Sue decided to take the Emergency Medical Responder course and volunteered with Town Line First Response. She became an EMT two years later and has handled many calls in Addison and Bridport, often going to emergencies with her husband, Geoff.

One of her early calls involved a New Hampshire man who collapsed while picking up a load of hay in Addison.

She and other Town Line volunteers and firefighters and Vergennes Area Rescue Squad personnel worked for most of an hour, performing CPR in the barn, then in the ambulance, and giving oxygen and multiple shocks with the AED in an unsuccessful attempt to save the man. She says her worst calls are “untimelies” — a person who is found unresponsive and

TOWN LINE FIRST Response volunteer EMT Susan Nelson wanted to be of assistance and recalled how she had helped her dad with CPR. She got more training and now helps out people in need in Bridport and Addison.

Photo by Alice Grau

is obviously beyond reviving. Then there is nothing to do except call the medical examiner and console the family; it is a very sad situation.

She has answered many slip-andfall calls, including a tough elderly gentleman who fell getting into his car, cutting his head open. Sue stopped the profuse bleeding by applying pressure, holding towels in place until the ambulance arrived. She then spent the better part of a half-hour convincing him he needed to get into the ambulance and go to the hospital for an exam and stitches. He kept insisting he was fine, he just needed a Band Aid, Nelson recalled. She knew he was OK after his trip to the hospital though, because the following day he was seen driving his car around Vergennes.

Susan enjoys the detective aspect of

figuring out what might be going on with patients, and using her training to think ahead to what might happen to the patient next. Could they crash, go into shock, what can she do to ward that off now? She remembers a chest pain call to a lakeside home where a weekend visitor in his 70s said he had started feeling poorly while in Burlington some hours earlier. He stated he had heart surgery about six months prior to the incident. He insisted he “had to get home to New York by tomorrow,” but had no other medical problems.

As she talked with him, the man finally explained that he was a dialysis patient, being treated for kidney failure three times a week. Since Susan knew that kidney failure can result from diabetes, a finger stick confirmed his blood sugar was dangerously low.

The patient admitted he used insulin, had taken his shot in the afternoon but not yet eaten his dinner. Once they realized how low the man’s glucose had fallen, a tube of glucose was given to prevent a crash, and he was taken to the hospital in the ambulance to evaluate his heart situation.

Some calls are just for “lift assist” when a person falls, is not apparently hurt but needs help to get back onto their feet or into a chair. These are often elderly folks who adamantly refuse to go in the ambulance, but still need to be helped up and checked out.

Aside from personal satisfaction, Susan says the best part of being and EMT is the appreciation of patients and their families. Even though they are having their worst day, many make the effort to express their gratitude for the help of the Town Line First Response and fire department staff. If you are interested in volunteering for Town Line, contact Ron Sunderland at 388-7052 for more information. In other Addison County towns contact your local first response team.

Editor’s note: Writer Alice Grau is a volunteer EMT with Town Line First Response.

Callicott gives back as a firefighter

By ALICE GRAU sense. He adds he is frustrated by ADDISON — One of the some of the state protocols and youngest members of Town Line frequent protocol changes handed First Response is Paul Callicott, down to first responders. who hails from Charlotte, N.C. Car crashes happen anywhere, Paul moved here six years ago to and he well remembers his first be with Karen, a native Vermonter; mass casualty incident, (where the two run the Briggs Dairy Farm the number of victims is greater in Addison. The farm has been in than the number of personnel) the family since Karen’s greatin Panton. Eight young people grandfather started it around 1920. squeezed into a hatchback car were Paul Callicott joined the Addison returning from collecting mussels Fire Department in November at the lake. The driver lost control 2013, thinking he could help the around a sharp curve on Goodrich community. He remembers an Corners Road, skidding on gravel emergency call he went to in 2015. and rolling to throw half the vehiAn infant with a feeding tube had cle occupants out of the car. All aspirated and he had to stand by survived, but it eventually required helplessly with the baby’s parents all four responding firefightwhile waiting for the ambulance. ers, four ambulances (one from There was no EMT on the call.

Vergennes, one from Middlebury Paul had taken limited first aid and two from Charlotte) and three training as part of his firefighting Town Line EMTs to handle the certification, but was not allowed extrication, treatment on scene to give oxygen or any other mediand transport to local hospitals for cal treatment, and the wait seemed treatment of multiple fractures and forever. He signed up for EMT other injuries. training and joined Town Line Paul says he misses a few First Response soon afterward. things since he moved to the He finds 80-85 percent of emerGreen Mountain State, like readgency calls in Addison are for ily available take-out food from PAUL CALLICOTT VOLUNTEERS to help life in the suburbs, but he loves medical issues, and the increasing number of retirees living near the his community in two ways — he is a member being in Vermont. He and Karen lake or staying in campgrounds of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department and hope to raise their daughter, an EMT with Town Line First Response. in the town account for much of Photo by Alice Grau Clara, on their farm. He hopes his work. There are elderly people his work as a volunteer makes a with chronic conditions not well controlled, like heart and difference in Addison, and he plans to go on responding to breathing problems that become emergencies. He has had both fire and EMS calls. diabetic emergencies, slip and fall incidents and narcotic Has he ever personally saved a life? It is hard to know, overdoses that he had to treat by administering Narcan. because first responders often don’t learn what happens Luckily his farm work schedule is flexible and he can after a person goes to the hospital. respond to calls in his area quickly. Although he had taken He encourages other people, particularly those who are a first aid course in elementary school, the EMT class was young and healthy enough to sign up for training as EMT his first formal medical training. He did not find the course volunteers. Contact Ron Sunderland for more information work difficult and says much of the class was common through his office at Rosie’s, 388-7052.

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A Lorraine Abramson, Nanci Ackland, Gretchen Adsit, Brian Alger, Leslie Caer Amadora, Betty Anderson, Ellie Anderson, Pat Anderson, Barbara Andres, Glenn Andres, Jon Andrews, Maisie Anrod, Gabriel Antonucci, Nelly Aranibar-Salomon, Chuck Arel, Jackie Arel, Jeannette Armell, Brad Armstrong, Sarah Ashe, Shanon Atkins, Leon Aubin, Nelson Audy

B Charlie Bain, Dinah Bain, Mary Baker, Anne Baldwin, Barbara Ball, Don Ballou, Rhonda Ballou, Simon Barenbaum, Irene Barna, Margaret Barnes, Jean Bateson, Megan Battey, Sandi Bauer, Nora Bayley, Eileen Bearor, Beth Beauchamp, Laura Begnoche, Cindy Belanger, Fred Belanger, Margaret Benn, David Bennett, Emma Bergeron, Susan Berkenbush, Jim Bernard, Alice Berninghausen, John Berninghausen, Alice Berninghausen, Ellen Bernstein, Libby Berry, Bonnie Betourney, John Betz, Roxanne Bigelow, Joyce Billings, Isaac Bilodeau, Anita Bilodeau, Joan Bingham, Robert Bingham, Matt Birong, David Bishop, Jan Bishop, Margaret Bishop, Catherine Bissonette, Robert Black, Holly Black, Brenda Blacklock, Holly Blair, Judith Blake, Christine Blakeney, Beverly Blakeney, Victoria Blewer, Norman Bloom, Leslie Blow, Kathleen Boe, Janet Bogdan, Lynne Boie, Alison Boise, Joy Bora, Niles Bora, Curtis Borden, Dan Borden, Laurie Borden, Lindi Bortney, Paul Bortz, Sheila Bothwell, Christy Bougor, Clement Bourgon, Sarah Bourne, Claire Bove, Suzanne Boyle, Debra Brace, Richard Brach, Marie Bradbury, Kara Bradford, Cole Bradford, Gayl Braisted, Megan O. Brakeley, Katherine Branch, David Breen, Carolyn Brewer, Elizabeth Bright, Mary Louise Bright, Betty Brileya, Pieter Broucke, Ronald Browe, Katina Brown, Jenn Brown, Stacey Brown, Dan Brown, Brandy Brown, Paul Brunet, Catherine Bryne, Constance Bumbeck, Trish Bunal, Aven Burch, Susan Burdick, Susan Burns, Jane Burton, Kenneth Burton, Kay Bussiere, Natalia Butler, Barbara Butler, Crispin Butler, Sue Byers, Bruce Byers

C Charlotte Cahillane, Mike Cameron, Cindy Cardona, Emily Carfi, Margaret Carothers, Mary Ann Castimore, Caroline Cating, Dick Catlin, Holly Catlin, Carol Causton, Nick Causton, Maija Chamberlain, Mary Jo Champlin, Charlotte Chase, Malcolm Chase, Patricia Chase, Carol Chatfield, Sandy Chicoine, Donna Chicoine, Ronnie Chirnoff, Sylvie Choiniere, Teresa Churchill, Gina Ciancia Jackson, Maura Clancy, Judith Clark, Hannah Clark, Jo Clawson, Fern Cloutier, Lionel Cloutier, Pauline Cloutier, Kathy Coakley, Nathan Cobb, Lucinda Cockrell, Rachel Codding, Eleanor Coeby, Roberta Coffin, Francine Cohen, Barry Cohen, Hal Cohen, Linda Cohen, Amy Colby, Judy Cole, Anne Collins, Mary Lew Collins, Silas Conlon, Mary Conlon, Valerie Cooper, Mary Corbett, Mari Cordes, Diane Cota, Briana Cotroneo, Patricia Coursey, Peggy Cox, Mary Ruth Crawford, Megan Cronkite, Meg Crosby, Sandra Crossman, Jon Crystal, Elizabeth Cultrara, Laurie Curler, Richard Curran, Helen Curran, Lillian Curran, Rose Curran, Timothy Curran, Thomas Curran, David Curran, Elizabeth Curran, Dan Currier

D Dan Dale, Dawn Daly, Barbara Darling, Craig Davis, Beth Davis, Matt Daylor, Becky Dayton, Lyn DeGraff, Tae DeGray, Caroline Delisle, Corie DeMatties, Jane Demers, Glenna M. Densman, Benj Deppman, Ceci Desautels, Tyler Deshong, Sandy Desorda, Karlene DeVine, Deborah Dickerson, Tom Dickinson, Laura Dillon, Allie Dinwiddie, Mary Dodge, Robert Donaghey, Colin Donaghey, Bob Donnis, Kathleen Donovan, Amy Douglas, Dorothy Douglas, Sara Driscoll, Naomi Drummond, Ann Duclos, Kathleen Duclos, Ann Duclos Collier, Lyn DuMoulin, Dot Dunham, Judy Dunning, Heather Durante, Pat Durfee, Anna Durning, Wilma Dykema

E Margaret Eagan, Jim Eagan, Wynne Ebner, Marshall Eddy, Jay Edelstein, Bill Eichner, Barbara Ekedahl, Cecilia Elwert, Michael Emilio, Glenna Emilo, Rick Emilo, Judy English

L Lou Faivre, John Fallon, Lois Farnham, Maria Farnsworth, Erin Farr, Adam Fasoli, Miguel Fernandez, Chloe Ferrone, Lori Fetters, Jean Fifield, Bill Fifield, Lynn Finch, Frank Finnerty, Sylvia Fisk, Barbara Fleming, Elwyn Flynn, Ann Folger, Deborah Foster, Ted Foster, Margaret Fox, Linda Foxworthy, Dominic Francis, Beverley Freeguard, John Freidin, Joyce Freundlich, Jeff Fritz, Martha Fulda

G Andrea Galiano, Ivy Geilker, Suzanne Germain, Jahnu Gibbs, Denise Gibeault, Mary Gill, Paul Gill, Florence Gill, Susan Gingras, Donald Glauber, Karen Glauber, Rita Glidden, Roger Godin, Rose Gold, Janet Golden, Toby Goldsmith, Maya Gomez, Silvia Gonzalez, Samantha Gonzalez, Silvia Gonzalez, Danielle Goodrich, Glenn Goodwin, Sandi Goodyear, Judy Gover, Susan Gowen, Madeline Goyette, Christopher Grace, Hunter Graham, Hazel Grant, Peter Grant, Kineret GrantSasson, Alice Grau, Sharon Greene, Fred Greenman, Sue Guran

H Meg Haberle, Helen Haerle, Allan Hall, David Hallam, Patty Hallam, Guy Hallock, Wilma Hallock, Jane Halpin, Ali O. Hamedani, Georgia Hamilton, Rayne Hanke-Ledwith, Anna Hardway, Scott Hardy, Peter Hare, Kathleen Harriman, Mar Harrison, Ian Hart, Bill Hart, Hilary Hatch, Audrey Hathaway, Bridget Hauman, Tai Hazard, Mary/Renee Hendricks, Anabel Hernandez, Ariana Hernandez, Marvel Herriman, Barbara Herrington, Chelsea Hescock, Karen Hescock, Gail Hietzker, Helmut Hietzker, Lois Higbee, Ed Hilbert, David Hobbs, Amy Hoffman, Tim Hollander, Judith Holler, David Holmes, Judy Holmes, Lewis Holmes, Robert Holmes, Annie Hopper, Will Hoppin, Paul Horn, Linda Horn, Ella Houlihan, Tori Hovde, Arthur Howard, Esther Howlett, Sue Hoxie, Joan Hoxie, Stanley Huber, Jennifer Hubert, Rebecca Huestis, Sheila Huestis, Arlene Hunt, Rachel Hunter, Gale Hurd, Richard Hutton, Carol Hysko

I Karri Ingerson, Steve Ingram, Maude Irwin, Susan Isham, Jonathan Isham, Libby Isham, Nancy Iwanicki

J Pat Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Agnes James, Sandra James, Judy Jessup, Steve Jewett, Kathy Jewett, Priscilla Jimenez, Esther Johansson, Shari Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Hayley Jones, Ann Jones-Weinstock

K Peggy Kadima-Mazela, Michael Katz, Peggy Keith, Deb Kelley, Linda Kelton, Rosie Kemp, Judith Kennedy, Paul Kenyon, Robert Keren, Christine Ketcham, Roger Ketchum, Sheila Khalladeh, Kristi Kilpatrick, Maxine Kimball, Warren Kimble, Matthew Kimble, Carol King, Janet Kirby, Deborah Kirby, Michael Kirby, Dayle Klitzner, Hilary Knight, Bryson Knight, Katherine Koehler, Walt Koenig, Max Kraus, Lois Kraus, Carol Kress, Carolyn Kuebler, Bill Kunkel, Kim Kurak, Deborah Kutzko

L Linda Laberge, Kathy Lafayette, Ann Lafiandra, Betty LaFoy, Barbara LaFramboise, Katia LaManna, Joann Langrock, Mary LaRose, Reginald LaRose, Linn Larson, Marlene Latourelle, Norene Lattrell, Diane Lawson, Larry Lawson, Sherry Lawson, Penny Lee, Michelle Lee, Robert Lee, Loretta Lee, Alice Leeds, Carissa Leeper, Marilyn Lefevre, Beverly Lenk, Susie Leonard, Marcia Lertola, Perry Lessing, Clark Lewis, Patty Lewis, Sue Liberty, Kathy Lindsey, Robin Little-Lebeau, Joelle Logan, Maura Lonergan, Rachel Longaway, Ellen Long-Middleton, Rodney Lowe, Margaret Lowe, Elizabeth Lowry, Lizeth Lucero, Gail Lyall, Karen Lynch

Thank You Volunteers!

National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging volunteerism in our communities. Volunteerism empowers individuals to take their passion and turn it into meaningful change and working together in service allows communities to meet their unique needs and challenges.

In honor of National Volunteer Week, our Addison County nonprofits would like to recognize and thank the many dedicated volunteers who invest their time and strengthen our community. We greatly appreciate your support and generosity!

Donna Perrin, Dana Perzanoski, Jeanne Peters, Lauren Peterson, Suzanne Peterson, Pam Pezzulo, Adele Pierce, Priscilla Pierce, Tia Pogue, Nicole Pollack, Suzanne Potente, Richard Potter, Sue Prager, David Preble, Marilyn Prior, Eben Punderson, Dorothy Punderson, Linda Punderson, Kathy Purcell, Holly Puterbaugh, Will Pyle

Q David Quesnel, David Quesnel, Diane Quiet, Karen Quigley

R Jill Rainville, George Ramsayer, Lois Randall, Sue Rasmussen, Katrina Rathbun, Meredith Rehbach, Patricia Reid, Steve Reigle, Margo Reigle, Laurie Reilly, Curtis Reuschle, Alice Reynolds, Alison Reynolds, Sheila Rheaume, Mary Rizos, Marjorie Robbins, Alicia Rodriguez, Laurene Rogers, Mona Rogers, Gazena Roorda, Suzy Roorda, Bill Roper, David Rosen, Kathy Rossier, Doris Rotax, Danielle Rougeau, Michael Roy, Anna Roy, Ron Rucker, Nancy Rucker, Ainaka Luna Ruiz Perez, Diana Rule, Jim Runcie, Judy Russell, George Russell, Sally Russell, Paige Russell, Bethany Russell-Lowe, Maggie Ryan, Heather Ryan, Rachel Ryan, Vera Ryersbach

S Gisele Sabourin, Stephanie Sabukewicz, Patricia Saldarriaga, Sandra Salgado, Walter Salzman, Monica Sanchez-Webb, Pat Santner, Donna Sargent, Sharon Saronson, Barb Saunders, Sibylle Saunders, Suzanne Sawyer, Nancy Sawyer, Simon Scharf, Peter Schenck, Robin Scheu, Linda Schiffer, Marita Schine, Candace Schmidt, Addison Schnoor, Sue Sears, Kelsey Sears, Saundria Sears, Kira Serisky, Marge Serisky, Jeannie Shappee, Alex Shashok, Susan Shashok, Alan Shashok, Regina Shea, Jerome Shedd, Luna Shen, Ralph Shepard, Nathan Shepard, Eldon Sherwin, Jeanette Sherwin, Doug Shivers, Asa Shlansky, Bethany Shorey, Sydney Shuster, Nancy Shuttleworth, Judith Siegel, Benjamin Siegfried, Scott Simmel, Ashley Simons, Dina Sipley, Nancy Skidmore, Lois Ann Skillings, Gerry Slager, Dave Small, Tom Smith, Dutton Smith, Mollie Smith, Scott Smith, Earlene Smith, Kathleen Smith, David Snow, Lori Soule, Sarah Sparks, Liliy Spaulding, Thomas Spencer, Reggie Spooner, Evelyn Sprague, Sarah Stahl, Darlene Stark, Kathy Starr, Robyn Stattel, Jane Steele, Linda Steele, Joyce Stephens, Bonnie Stevens, Dayna Stimson, Susan Stone, Francis Stone, Kate Stormfield, Sharon Strassner, Becky Stratton, Val Strong, Chuck Strum, Walter Stugis, Gina Styles, Sheri Sullivan, Christie Sumner, Yon Svitavsky

T “T” Tall, Cy Tall, Teja Tanner, Charlotte Tate, Joanna Tatro, Anne Taylor, Diya Taylor, Anne Taylor, Karen Taylor, Pamela Taylor, Sandy Tebbetts, Nancy Tellier, John Tenny, Kenneth Terrien, Lydia Terrier, Otto Niclas Thein, Dawn Thibault, Lois Thompson, Mary Beth Tichacek, Valerie Tilford, Laura Till, Gina Tindall, John Tipps, Nancy Tomeny, Eileen Toomey, Therese Tran, Rena Trepanier, Leeya Tudek, Sarah Tully, Helen Turner

If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities in Addison County, please contact: RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 or visit www. volunteersinvt.org The Volunteer Center of the United Way at 388-7189 or visit www.unitedwayaddisoncounty.org

M M. Hartley MacFadden, Jeff Mack, Ellyn Mack, Liz Mackey, Ashley Macombe, Hannah Magoun, Lawrence Maier, Jeffrey Maier, Richard Makovec, Mariah Malloy, Kathy Malzac, Dorothy Mammen, Janelle Mandigo, Jeffrey Maneval, Michael Manley, Marta Manrique-Gómez, Deborah Many, Renee Marceau, Robert Marchand, Liz Markowski, Hugh Marlow, Barbara Marquis, Patti Marrinan, James Marriott, Kathryn Marshall, Cindy Marshall, Karrie Martell, Randy Martin, Ammy Martinez, Brenda Martinez, Tammie Mashteare, Lexie Massa, Theresa Matocha, George Matthew, Pat Mattison, Chip Mayer, Pat Mayo, Erin Mazur, Shirley Mc Clay, Stuart McAninch, Amy McAninch, Susannah McCandless, Naomi McConville, Patty McCormick, Ed McGuire, Bert McIntyre, Lynn McKenna, Lucy McKeon, Myrdith McKinley, Janet McKinnon, Caroline McLaughlin, Tom McQuade, Barry Meader, Paulette Meader, Nancy Merolle, Gardner Merriam, Barbara Merz, Cindy Messenger, Grace Metzler, Joseph Meyers, Paola Meza, Speak Up! Middlebury, VT, Anne Mientka, Rick Miller, Stacey Miller, Jane Miller, Alyce Millson, Joy Minns, Beth Eddy Montello, Nancy Mooney, Steven Moore, Alan Moore, Kayla Moore, Richard Moore, Mitch Moreau, Joyce Morgan, Ron Morgan, Judy Morrison, Patricia Morrow, Thomas Morrow, Liz Moser, Virginia Moser, Janet Mosurick, Janice Moulton, Zoe Moynihan, Lorrie Muller, Alice Munson, Ava Murphey, Marie Murphy, Davida Danielle Murray, John Myhre, Peg Myhre, Scott Myrick

N Gwen Nagy-Benson, Rachael Nagy-Benson, Mike Nason, Ann Naumann, Terrence Naumann, Marilyn Needham, Dottie Nelson, Barb Nelson, Fran Nelson, Dottie Neuberger, Diane Neuse, Marybeth Nevins, Ryan Nevius, Barry Nevius, Maisie Newbury, Catherine Nichols, Bob Nixon, Thomas Noble, Sharon Nosal, Tiffany Nourse, Agnes Novak, Ralph Noyes, Betty Nuovo

O Joe O’Brien, Mary O’Brien, Elizabeth Oettinger, Fiona Oldham, Judy Olinick, Cathy Oliver, Alix O’Meara, Colette O’Meara, Michelle O’Neill, K.O. Onufry, Anneke Oranje, Patricia-Ann O’Rourke, Nancy Orvis, Barbara Ouimette,

P Cathy Palmer, Jean Panicucci, Shirley Parfitt, Garreth Parizo, Guilia Park, Brian Parker, Faith Parkins, Jessica Pashko, Linda Paskiewicz, Davies Pat, Meyher Patel, Hannah Patterson, Elijah Peake, Samantha Pearl, Don Peddie, Julie Peddie, Liza Pellerin, Ruth Penfield, Sue Perchemlides, Ken Perine, Alice Perine,

U Paul Urband, Vesta Urband

V Pat Vallaincourt, Guadalupe Vega, Roberto Veguez, Susan Veguez, Deborah Venman, Maria Luisa Verduzco, Julie Vest, Jill Vickers, Hector Vila

W Ed Wageman, Jessica Wagener, Josie Wagers, Katie Wagers, Connie Wagner, Conrad Waite, Linda Wakefield, Kim Walker, Sharon Walker, Jan Walker, Casey Walsh, Barbara Walter, Suzanne Ward, Carol Warner, Frances Warren, Carole Washington, Frances Washington, Jack Watts, Judy Watts, Isabel Weber Cravioto, Glen Wehr, Vicki Wells, Susan Werle, Marion Werner, Louise White, Wendy White, Jesse Whitman, Janice Whitman, Robert Whitman, Ed Whitney, Barbara Whitney, Michelle Whitney, Janice Whittemore, Vicky Wideman, Mark Wilch, Jill Wilkens, Curtis Willey, David Williams, Maureen Williams, Kate Williams, Tim Williams, Beatrice Williams, David Williams, Gloria Williams, Heidi Willis, Kathleen Wilson, Kira Winslow, Cedar Winslow, Clara Wolcott, Virginia Wolf, Marnie Wood, Donna Wood, Spofford Cap Woodruff, Richard Woods, JacLynne Wooten, Rosalie Wright-Lapin, Vijaya Wunnava, Anja Wurm, Isis Wyatt

Y Deborah Young, Margaret Young, Jordan Young II

Z Al Zaccor, Irene Zaccor, Mariana Zamorano, Emely Zeledon, Pat Zeliff, Pat Zeno-Roberts, Grace Zimmer, Maja Zimmermann, Chloe Zinn

GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS Middlebury College Men’s Football, Middlebury College Men’s Hockey, Middlebury College Women’s Hockey, Middlebury College Ski Team, Middlebury College Charter House Club, Middlebury Rotary Club, Middlebury Peoples United Bank, Congregational Church Youth Group, St. Mary’s Church, St. Stephen’s Church, Congregational Church, Havurah House, Unitarian Universalists, Memorial Baptist Church, Community Thursday’s, Bread Loaf Mountain Zen, Middlebury College Men’s Rugby, Middlebury College Choir, The American Legion, Addison County Parent Child Center, Langrock and Sperry Law Offices, Cornwall Elementary School, Addison County Home Health And Hospice, Champlain Valley Real Estate, Addison County Real Estate, Vergennes Congregational Church, Knights of Columbus, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center, VT YouthWorks, Society of Friends, Counseling Service of Addison County, The Swift House, The Waybury Inn, Amy Trubeck and Friends, Maura Clancey and Friends, Nicole Wilkinson and Friends, Mormon Church, Patti Ross, Peter Ross, The Rotary, Middlebury College Freshman Orientation

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Carol Doran and Suzanne Hardison Carol Doran of Weybridge and Suzanne Hardison of Waltham volunteer for The Horse’s Touch, an organization that provides Equine Therapy Services to adults and children of all ages and abilities. Carol has a background as a special educator and is a passionate horse lover and owner. She has both experienced and observed the multi-level benefits of connecting with horses. During lessons Carol works as a leader, where her role is to compassionately guide the horse through the lesson while serving the students’ needs according to the instructor’s guidance. She also generously offers her time and knowledge to assist in tending to the overall health and care of the horses. Suzanne has a background as a Registered Nurse working with infants and children with developmental needs. Having seen firsthand the benefits of interacting with pet therapy animals, she is enthusiastic about the benefits of Equine Therapy. Suzanne’s role during lessons is to support the student as a side walker, keeping him/her safe, assisting with fine and gross motor skills during games and activities and providing overall assistance to the instructor in supporting the student’s participation. Outside of helping with lessons, Suzanne graciously and thoughtfully provides technical support with tools to enhance a uniquely specialized lesson plan.

Perry Lessing Perry Lessing of Weybridge started volunteering with Dinners with Love one year ago.

Dinners with Love partners hospice agencies with local restaurants to care for hospice patients and their families by providing free, delivered meals. Perry volunteers as a delivery driver bringing meals from the restaurants to the patients and their families. Perry enjoys volunteering because “It is nice to be able to help out, even if only a few minutes a week.” Sarah Audet, Executive Director, says “I can always count on Perry to get the job done. He’s flexible, easygoing, and willing to lend a hand in any way he can.” Thank you, Perry, for supporting your community!

Gina Ciancia Jackson Gina Ciancia Jackson of Brandon has volunteered with Dinners with Love for two years.

She assists with large mailings, data entry and helps the planning committee organize special events, including Dinners with EXTRA love and Comfort Food for a Cause. Gina also volunteers at the Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY. Gina enjoys volunteering because “It is simply nice to be able to do something for someone else knowing it is lifting some burden, regardless of how small, from them.” Sarah Audet, Executive Director, says “Gina has a broad range of skills and is always willing to learn new things. By helping with mailings and data entry, she frees up my time to focus on other things, like increasing the capacity of our program to serve more communities and people. And by helping out with event planning she makes the experience more fun! She’s also a great ambassador in our community, telling people about Dinners with Love and getting them involved, too.” Thank you, Gina, for all that you do!

Janice Zhang Janice Zhang, a junior at Middlebury College from Minnesota, has volunteered with Directing through Recreation, Education, Adventure, and Mentoring (DREAM) for two years. Janice leads a group of mentors from the college along with children in the Middlebury community in weekly Friday afternoon activities. She has also participated in the Wellspring Choir with Hospice Volunteer Services for the past two years. Janice shares, “I enjoy supporting a cause I am passionate about because it makes my heart warm.”

Greening up

ASHLEY HUSK AND her three children (plus one dog) have been cleaning up our local roads early to help keep our Earth clean. Husk said her kids were pretty grossed out by all the trash on the side of the road in Ferrisburgh and they didn’t want to wait until Green Up Day because it was going to take more than one day. So recently they volunteered their time and efforts to make Little Chicago Road a nicer place. Her two oldest kids (and the dog) display the good feeling they got from pitching in and helping out.

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Madeline Maloney Madeline Maloney, a Middlebury College senior from Massachusetts, has led a program called Nutrition Outreach and Mentoring (NOM) for two years. In the past, Madeline also volunteered with the Aurora School and Habitat for Humanity. Madeline creates, plans and coordinates “taste tests” of healthy foods and cooking workshops at local schools to expose youth to healthy foods and promote healthy eating habits and cooking skills. Madeline shares, “I most enjoy volunteering when I can see the tangible, meaningful impact that our volunteer work has on the students we are interacting with. For example, last year we had a maple syrup taste test at Mary Hogan Elementary, and the fabulous team at Mary Hogan found a way to make even that month’s harvest healthy by cooking maple-roasted turnips, which were a hit! Plus, the students never fail to brighten my day -- they have so much energy and excitement. Volunteering really is a two-way street!”

Hal Juster Hal Juster, a Middlebury College senior from Ohio, has been involved with the Community Friends mentoring program since his first year at Middlebury. He has been matched with a youth mentee since then in addition to serving on the Board. Hal has also volunteered with Camp Lanakila in Fairlee, Vermont for the past six years. Hal shares, “Volunteering is an incredible chance to get out of your normal routine and do something new. What I’ve loved about volunteering around Middlebury is the opportunity to meet new people and form meaningful connections with others in the community beyond simply the college campus. It helps me feel more grounded in this environment, even if I’m only here for four years.”

Kira Waldman Beth Neal Beth Neal, a Middlebury College junior from Massachusetts, has volunteered with American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for two years.

Beth shares, “Middlebury College students are all extremely fortunate to be learning here, so I think it’s so important to reach out to community members and make meaningful connections with different individuals and groups. I love seeing the reaction and appreciation people have when we help!

Kira Waldman, a Middlebury College junior, has been involved with Community Friends for three years. She now helps coordinate the program in addition to serving as a mentor. Kira also volunteers with STRIDE Mentors and was a runner-up for the Vermont Mentor of the Year award. Kira shares, “I love seeing the unique ways in which Midd students connect through the community around us. For some people the best way to do this is through working with young people. Community Friends allows them to create personal and deep connections with kids and families in the community and spread the span of their reach outside the confines of campus.”

THANK YOU

to all the volunteers who contribute so much to the quality of so many lives.

Rt. 7 South • Middlebury • 388-6297 The Middlebury Knights of Columbus Council 642 contributes/volunteers at a significant level for its parishes needs and causes. Additionally, the Knights have made the worthy causes of the greater Middlebury community a central focus of its volunteerism and financial contributions on a regular basis. These include Addison County Special Olympics, HOPE, Charter House daily and Friday night meals and cold month shelter for those in need, student scholarship grants, MUHS Boys State participants, Bishop’s Fund, Camp Takumta, Middlebury Amateur Hockey, Middlebury Youth Lacrosse Club and family and youth ministry.

We extend our sincere thanks to all of you who contribute to and support our fundraisers in order that we can continue our mission of charitable efforts in the greater community.

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Seamus Nolan

Seamus Nolan, a Middlebury College senior from Willison, Vermont, has volunteered with Directing through Recreation, Education, Adventure, and Mentoring (DREAM) for one and a half years. Seamus facilitates weekly Friday afternoon activities with local youth.

Seamus shares, “I am happy that I am able to connect with the community and engage with those outside of the College in a fun and impactful way.”

Ron Browne Ron Browne of Bristol began volunteering with HOPE two years ago.

Ron volunteers his time in HOPE’s warehouse checking if items are in good, safe, working order. He also repairs items and even disassembles items that need to be recycled. Ron enjoys helping others and volunteers with military organizations, including the Veteran’s Hospital, for over 30 years. Thank you, Ron, for all you do!

Mary-Ruth Crawford Mary-Ruth Crawford of Middlebury has volunteered with HOPE for nine years. She is known affectionately as the “Book Lady”.

Mary-Ruth is responsible for sorting, processing and pricing donated books. She also volunteers at the Ilsley Public Library as an organizer for their monthly book sales and she serves on the Friends of the Ilsley Library Board. Mary-Ruth says she has been in the “book world” since 1979, when she was employed at the Middlebury College Library. She worked at the library for 30 years. Mary-Ruth says her favorite thing about volunteering is the “people, helping HOPE, and of course promoting reading by making books accessible to all”. Thank you, Mary-Ruth, for contributing so much to your community!

Dr. Chris Grace Dr. Chris Grace, MD started volunteering at the Open Door Clinic in the fall of 2016 and has accumulated over 120 volunteer hours since then. He sees many of our patients, but as the former medical director of infectious disease at UVMMC, his expertise has been particularly helpful in caring for patients with significant infections. Having him at clinic helps patients avoid trips to a specialist in Burlington, allowing them to receive their care locally. Since 2015, Dr. Grace also volunteers with a group called Cape Cares, which runs medical and dental clinics in rural Honduras. “Volunteering gives me an opportunity to give back for the many advantages I have had throughout my life. The patients have been uniformly kind, appreciative and enjoyable to work with, and the staff has been a privilege to work with.” With his cheerful, “Sure, I can do that!”, he has become a welcomed “regular”, filling in when we are short staffed. “Our patients ask to see him when they schedule their follow up appointments. He cares about them and they can tell that”, adds Jody Brakeley, RN. “We always look forward to having you at clinic, Dr. Grace! Thank you!”

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Paola Meza, a fourth year student at Middlebury College, has been volunteering as a medical interpreter with the Open Door Clinic since November, 2015. She has also been our January term intern and our summer intern.

Originally from Carson, CA, and having parents who are immigrants to this country, Paola feels that the work we do is very important to her on a personal level and feels very connected to many of our patients, given their shared experiences. “I enjoy working with driven people and giving back to organizations that have helped me so much. Volunteering is a nice way to stay involved in my community”, she says. Paola enjoys helping in whatever capacity she can and has been integral in helping us serve patients in a linguistic and culturally competent manner. Since 2015, she also volunteers as a mentor to rising college students with the Harmony Project and South Central Scholars, two arts and college access nonprofit programs in Los Angeles that provide free music education and lessons to youth in the greater Los Angeles underserved areas. Paola will be graduating from Middlebury in May with a major in neuroscience and a minor in Portuguese and global health; and she continues to explore the possibility of becoming some type of healthcare professional. We are thrilled to share that Paola will stay with us as a part-time employee for a post-graduate year! We are grateful for your quiet resolve, amazing organizational skills and the authenticity you bring to our organization. Thank you, Paola!

Maisie Anrod Maisie Anrod of Chicago, Illinois, by way of Middlebury College, has been volunteering at the Open Door Clinic for a little over one year.

She has become an integral part of our team as she comes every week to prepare charts for the clinic, which helps our volunteer medical providers do their jobs in a more organized and efficient manner. When asked what she likes best about volunteering at the ODC, Maisie says, “I really enjoy getting to talk to the people here.

They’re wonderful and invested and I feel like I’m contributing towards helping those who seek ODC’s services, even though I’m not involved in direct patient care.” Maisie will be graduating from Middlebury in May with a major in biology. She has studied conservation and ecology and wrote a thesis on pollination ecology in conservation, which she presented last December. Interested in environmental education and social justice, Maisie is excited to have just landed a new job at Shelburne Farms, where she will work as a farmyard educator. “I am thrilled to work in a place where you can work with people and care for the land at the same time.” Maisie’s playfulness and zeal for life is contagious – we are grateful for your help and will really miss you. Thank you, Maisie!

Dan Dale Dan Dale of Leicester volunteers with HOPE. He has volunteered there for three years and says he enjoys the variety that volunteering provides.

HOPE’s mission is to improve the lives of low-income people in Addison County by working with individuals to identify and secure the resources needed to meet their basic needs. Thank you for your time, Dan!

Yihe (Moti) Jiang Yihe (Moti) Jiang, a Middlebury College junior from China, has volunteered with Middlebury College Refugee Outreach Club where she supports a tutoring program of refugee students in Winooski. Moti enjoys, “helping both the tutors and tutees to establish connections.”

Susan Stone Susan Stone of Brandon has been supporting the Open Door Clinic as a volunteer medical interpreter since 2013. When she isn’t enjoying the best parts of life by traveling and spending quality time with friends and family, she is one of our most prolific volunteers, having accrued nearly 300 hours of volunteering with the ODC. Always incredibly generous with her time, she uses her well-nurtured Spanish skills to facilitate communication between providers and patients.

She is one of our stalwarts in allowing for this communication to occur at dozens of medical offices throughout Addison County. She approaches every task with an infectious smile and good nature. Susan still finds time to volunteer in multiple roles in Brandon, helping at the library, the little museum and welcome center, and the two-day Independence Day Celebration. “After spending 20 years running a school in Honduras, I feel a sort of kinship with the Mexican farm workers here in Vermont. They have made such enormous sacrifices to be here, and play such an important role in our agricultural economy, they certainly deserve any help I can offer, as little as it is. At the same time, they allow me to make some use of what I have learned in those 20 years, and continue to learn even more from them”, says Susan about volunteering at the ODC. Susan, you are truly a treasure, and we couldn’t do it without you! Thank you!

Dorothy Punderson Dorothy Punderson of Middlebury has been supporting the Open Door Clinic as a volunteer medical interpreter since her freshman year at Middlebury College in 2015. Through her time at Middlebury College, Dorothy has been one of our most consistent and reliable volunteers. It is worth noting that reliability and consistency are some of the qualities of a consummate volunteer. Despite being a full time student, she’s volunteered well over 100 hours of her time at our clinic! A model of professionalism, Dorothy does everything asked of her with a contagious passion. In addition to medical interpreting, she underwent a mental health interpreter certification course, allowing her to further assist our patients in receiving necessary care. One of the staples of our weekly clinics in Middlebury, Dorothy is a highly skilled interpreter and lights up the room with her easy-going personality. She says that she enjoys volunteering because she gets to know people from all over. We love that Dorothy enjoys volunteering at the Open Door Clinic, because it wouldn’t be the same place without her! Thank you, Dorothy!

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Daniel Currier Daniel Currier of Vergennes volunteers with HOPE. He has served as a helper in the HOPE warehouse for the past five years. HOPE provides essential programs to low-income community members. Daniel enjoys his volunteer work especially “meeting people and working on different things.” Thank you, Daniel!

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Marilynn Lang is a gift to John Graham Housing and Services. She volunteers her time answering the phone and spends time with residents at the main shelter in Vergennes.

This allows staff to attend staff meetings and in-service trainings. Marilynn’s kindness, warmth, and wonderful sense of humor make her a favorite with residents and staff. We cannot express how grateful we are that Marilynn chose to volunteer at JGHS

John Fallon John Fallon of Weybridge volunteers as the Food Shelf Coordinator at HOPE. John has volunteered with HOPE for six years. HOPE runs the largest food shelf in the county, serving over 600 people each month. John maintains inventory, orders items from the Vermont Food Bank, and trains and supervises Food Shelf volunteers. He finds “being able to assist those that are temporarily food insecure” meaningful.

John is also a “5 gallon plus” blood donor for the Red Cross. Thank you, John, for supporting your community!

Name Last Luna Shen, a Middlebury College senior from China and the United States, has volunteered with the Charter House Coalition for three years including cooking and serving meals, and leading other college student volunteers. Luna also served as a summer intern with HOPE. Luna shares, “I enjoy getting to know the guests/ clients at various organizations and having fun and engaging conversations with these folks. As a Sociology student, it can be easy to slip into pessimism when analyzing society’s issues. It is valuable and encouraging to see the work and commitment of our local community leaders who are enabling positive change!”

Marita Schine Marita Schine has been a member of the Addison County Readers’ Board for over nine years and is an inspiration to all who work with her. Marita believes deeply in the power of literature to impact children’s lives. She is an effective advocate for Addison County Readers and its Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program which mails a free book each month to the homes of registered children under five years of age. Whether helping with fund raising or setting up special children’s author events, Marita has helped ACR grow in its ability to reach and serve county children. Marita shares, “As an allvolunteer board, we raise funding from multiple sources within our county, run regular board meetings, do outreach/tabling events to make the program known in the county and enroll young families in the program starting at birth to age 5. It keeps me well connected to the community! I enjoy working on special projects for young families.” Marita is the Children’s Librarian at Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol where she helps to match books with the loving hands of young readers. In addition to her volunteer work with ACR, Marita sings with Wellspring, Addison County’s Hospice singing group, assists with Hospice Volunteer Services and is a board member of the One World Library Project, a program that promotes a deeper understanding of world cultures. Always positive and encouraging of others, she keeps the ACR Board thinking with her creative ideas. Thank you, Marita, for all you do to promote ACR, literacy and our understanding of others!

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Most importantly, family and friends got their backs.

One doesn’t work without the other.

Thanks to all the volunteers who make a difference by supporting their community!

Mikey O’dell Rita Glidden Rita Glidden of Cornwall volunteers at the HOPE food shelf. She assists the HOPE staff and the clients who come through the food shelf.

What Rita most enjoys about volunteering is feeling like she is making a difference. Thank you, Rita, for helping your community!

Mikey O’dell of Middlebury has been a volunteer with Middlebury Parks & Recreation since January. Mikey helps in many ways including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, setting up and taking down tables and chairs, washing windows, organizing equipment and assisting with the landscaping. The staff share, “Mikey’s attitude towards work and volunteering is nothing short of enthusiastic. He is constantly smiling and willing to help with anything. He is an absolute joy to have in our building. Our recreation center is a very busy place and, almost to a person, the feelings toward him are ones of appreciation and respect. Mikey’s personality just draws people to him. This is just a tiny part of what makes Mikey so special.” Thank you for all your help, Mikey!

Rick Miller Rick Miller of Middlebury volunteers in the HOPE food shelf. Rick stocks shelves, picks up donations, and takes clients through the food shelf. Rick likes working with the clients and other volunteers and staff and says it “feels good to give back to the community”.

Thank you, Rick!

Thomas W. Smith Thomas W. Smith of Ripton has volunteered in HOPE’s food shelf for the past three years. Thomas assists clients as they make their way through the food shelf. Thomas also volunteers as a board member for the Addison Community Athletics Foundation (ACAF) which supports tennis and other health education programs for youth and adults. Thank you for your service, Thomas!

Linda Wakefield Linda Wakefield of Middlebury has been a volunteer with HOPE for four years. Linda’s responsibilities include sorting through all incoming children’s books and maintaining the children’s book section in HOPE’s resale shop.

Linda enjoys helping to connect customers with the books they are searching for. Linda shares, “I hope this encourages early literacy in our community, while also raising funds to help some of our neighbors in need.” Linda recently joined the board of the Midd Summer Lunch and Recreation Program. Thank you, Linda!

Owen Heminway Owen Heminway of Shoreham has been a volunteer custodian with Middlebury Parks & Recreation for several months. Owen helps with sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, setting up for games, landscaping and delivering activity guides. What Owen most enjoys about volunteering “is helping out, shooting hoops and heckling the staff.” His supervisor describes, “Owen is amazing an incredibly hard worker. He knows exactly what needs to be done and completes his work without hesitation. He works very well with his partner, Mikey, as he does need some physical support. He always shows him kindness and patience when they work on projects together. Owen also has a fun and playful personality which makes their time here wonderful.” Thank you for all you do, Owen!

Emily Carfi Emily Carfi of Middlebury has been a volunteer with the Charter House Coalition for the past year. Emily makes dinner and dessert for the Charter House guests every Saturday night.

It’s a great volunteer opportunity for Emily, who loves to cook and contribute to the community.

Emily shares, “Helping out at Charter House has been one of the best volunteer opportunities I have found. It is an amazing organization that helps so many wonderful individuals. I am happy that I get to be a part of the volunteer team.” Emily also volunteers at a local library and farmers market in her home town in NY. Thank you for your support, Emily!

Recognizing and thanking every volunteer • Repairs, renovations and new construction • Heating systems installed, cleaned and serviced • Water heaters and filtration systems installed & serviced • Kitchen, bath fixtures and faucets installed

John Fuller, Master Plumber • 388-2019 Serving Addison County since 1989

We thank and celebrate all local volunteers giving life its full meaning.

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Addison County’s Humane Society

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, wants all our volunteers – our board members, our dedicated dog walkers and cat socializers, our dynamic community outreach ambassadors, our tireless foster care families, our clerical and customer service folks, and everyone in the community who steps up when asked for help – to know how very grateful we are for your support and commitment!

Please visit our website www.homewardboundanimals.org for information on our volunteer program.

236 Boardman St. • Middlebury • 388-1100 With your assistance, The Turning Point Center is able to provide a safe, friendly, fun and substance use free environment where all people in recovery and their family & friends can meet for support.

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Donna Fraser-Leary of Charlotte has been the Pie and Ice Cream Social Coordinator with the Rokeby Museum for the past 34 years. She collaborates with the Museum’s director to plan and run the annual fundraiser.

Donna shares, “A few weeks before the Pie and Ice Cream Social, you will find me picking berries and rounding up supplies. Depending on the pie count of promised pies, I make and bake 12 to 15 pies for the event. My goal is to have 50 delicious pies to serve at the Social. PICS posters are put up in neighboring towns, event signs are put at the bottom of Rokeby’s driveway, and then I nervously watch the weather forecast. The day before is pie making day at my house. It sure smells heavenly. At the Pie and Ice Cream Social, there are many people who come back year after year because they enjoy it so much. It’s wonderful seeing all of those familiar faces along with all of the new ones. We’ve had a bike tour group take a detour up the driveway for pie, and one year a couple told me they planned their vacation to line up with the date of the Pie and Ice Cream Social. This event draws people to Rokeby who have been driving by for years, and only stopped to discover it when there was pie.” Donna adds, “Rokeby is a remarkable place with an important legacy to carry on, and this is my small way of doing that.” Catherine Brooks, Director of the Rokeby Museum describes, “Donna is a wonderful, dedicated volunteer. Rokeby’s Pie and Ice Cream festival – and the funds that it has raised over the years – would never have happened without the commitment of the Leary family. We are so grateful. Donna is well organized and a self-starter. She always follows through on her promises, and motivates other to join in as fellow volunteers. She’s an incredibly hard worker, and her commitment to helping Rokeby shines through in her every action. And talk about longevity! Thirty-four years is remarkable, and very much appreciated.”

Abby Blum has been on the Board of Directors for United Way of Addison County for three and a half years and was an active UWAC volunteer prior to her board service. “Abby is the kind of board member nonprofits dream of having,” says UWAC’s Executive Director, Helena Van Voorst.

“She is smart, passionate, and approaches her volunteer work with the same level of excellence she brings to her ‘real job’.” Abby’s experience as a Senior Development Officer at Middlebury College serves her well as a member of UWAC’s Development Committee, where she provides invaluable fundraising assistance to staff. Abby also gives back to her community by volunteering for the Middlebury Office of International Student & Scholar Services, and serving as an International Student Host. “My volunteer work is a way for me to build deeper connections in the Addison County community, while finding ways to support organizations and causes I care about,” says the Vergennes resident. Thank you for your dedication to Addison County, Abby!

Ted Janeway of Middlebury has been volunteering with UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center for the past two years. Ted works at the Information Desk welcoming and helping visitors navigate the hospital. “I enjoy helping someone who otherwise would be a little lost or confused. I also appreciate the family atmosphere at the hospital,” describes Ted. Karen Herrmann, Director of Volunteer Services, shares “Ted is a great asset to our Volunteer Department. He has a very welcoming, kind presence, is always extremely helpful and makes sure all are treated with respect and patience. He makes a great connection with our patients and families entering the hospital.” Ted also recently began volunteering with Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing. Thank you for your support, Ted!

Thank you to all our volunteers who share their time and hearts with us every day.

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WomenSafe would like to thank our dedicated volunteers who donated 9,270 hours of their time during the 2018 fiscal year by: •Staffing our 24/7 hotline •Assisting people at court •Providing childcare •Co-faciliting support groups

•Assisting with outreach efforts •Performing administrative tasks •Serving on our Board of Directors

WomenSafe thanks volunteers for their outstanding response to domestic, dating and sexual violence, and stalking in our community. We are so appreciative of their hard work!

Hotline: 802 388 4205

Lynn Finch Lynn Finch of Addison has been a volunteer driver with ACTR for the past six years. ACTR’s Dial-A-Ride program provides transportation alternatives for residents of Addison County.

“Lynn loves meeting new people as a driver and is happy to help whenever she can,” shares ACTR Volunteer Coordinator, Pam Spatafora.

Thank you, Lynn, for all you do!

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Harold Strassner Harold Strassner has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity construction projects for the past seven years. As Site Supervisor, Harold prepares building sites, orders construction materials, makes daily construction plans, coordinates all sub-contractors and organizes and supervises volunteer builders during all phases of construction. Harold enjoys working with a variety of volunteers who bring much diversity to the Habitat volunteer group. Prior to Harold’s volunteer work for the chapter, Habitat was budgeting and spending $20,000 in order to have a qualified site supervisor. Harold had previous experience building homes and when asked by the chapter to be the supervisor, he readily agreed to take on the responsibilities, but only on a pro-bono basis. “This makes a huge impact on our chapter’s ability to fund our projects, since all construction is funded by donations,” says Michael Heineken, President of Habitat for Humanity of Addison County.

“Harold has made amazing contributions in his time and dedication. He has been responsible for the completion of five Habitat homes and he is still volunteering in the same capacity as we start construction on our 11th home.”

Thank you for your dedication, Harold.

Gabriel Antonucci Gabriel Antonucci of Middlebury is a volunteer dog walker at Homeward Bound. Gabriel walks dogs, helping them improve their socialization skills and giving them one on one play time. He enjoys “getting to meet and work with so many different dogs, learning their individual personalities and brightening their day with the chance to get out and play in the neighborhood.

I enjoy getting to know the people at the shelter too.” Gabriel also works on a goat farm that has 120 milking goats. Homeward Bound says, “The dogs love Gabriel! He is patient and kind with the dogs, helping them to build their confidence and trust in people. He’s able to meet them where they are and get them to be just a little bit braver. Gabriel has a wonderful fun spirit that brings a smile to everyone’s face both human and canine! He is a real treasure.” Thank you, Gabriel for all that you do!

Amy Hoffman Jerrod Rushton As the hands-on owner of a busy health club, Middlebury Fitness, Jerrod Rushton has gotten to know a lot of people in Addison County. His connections to local residents and commitment to philanthropy make him an ideal board member for United Way of Addison County, where he has served for the past three and a half years. “Jerrod is tremendous asset to UWAC,” says Helena Van Voorst, UWAC’s Executive Director. “He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves, which became especially evident this winter when he helped lead our strategic planning efforts. Jerrod has the unique ability to consider the big-picture while never losing sight of smaller-but-important details.” Jerrod lives in Cornwall with his wife and two daughters. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy and for your involvement with Addison County, Jerrod!

Barbara Whitney Thank you, Volunteers, for making Addison County a better place for everyone!

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Barbara Whitney of North Ferrisburgh has volunteered at the UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center for the past 19 years! Barbara assists at the Registration Desk, greeting and directing patients and making them comfortable.

She enjoys the patient contact and making visits to the hospital as pleasant as it can be. Karen Herrmann, Director of Volunteer Services, shares “As a longtime volunteer with our organization, Barbara has great insight into the needs of our patients. She shows great professionalism and compassion to our customers.” Barbara also volunteers her time at the North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church. Thank you for your help, Barbara!

Amy Hoffman of Vergennes is a volunteer transportation assistant for Homeward Bound.

Amy transports the shelter animals to and from their appointments at the vet and keeps them calm during the car ride. She also volunteers as a “Pets Eat, too!” volunteer and delivers pet food to families that participate in the program. Amy says, “My parents raised us to do what we could for those less fortunate. They were both generous with their time and assets and taught us to do the same. Now that I am retired, I have time to give, in addition to giving money. So volunteering in any capacity helps me be the person I am. That I am also helping animals is an added bonus!” Amy also provides volunteer website work for the Vergennes Partnership, The Pear Foundation, and the Jewish Study Center in Washington, DC. Homeward Bound says, “We can always count on Amy to help whenever we need her. She is a wonderful volunteer and we are so lucky to have her support!” Thank you, Amy!

Tammy Coburn Tammy Coburn of Salisbury has been volunteering at the UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center and Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing since 2017. At the Information and Volunteer Registration Desks, Tammy greets and directs patients and helps keep the desk and waiting area clean and organized.

“Tammy is always eager to provide the best possible customer service to our patients and families,” says Director of Volunteer Services, Karen Herrmann. “She works with great heart to provide a welcoming environment.” Tammy enjoys seeing and socializing with clients and trying to make their visit a pleasure, “The best part is delivering flowers to patients and seeing their faces light up!” Tammy also donates her time at Homeward Bound. Thank you for all you do, Tammy!

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Khan Kim

Khan Kim, a student at Middlebury College, has been a volunteer with the UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center for the past two years. Khan assists in Surgical Services and with the Support Team. He has volunteered with Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing for the past three years. His responsibilities include stocking rooms, preparing eye kits, cleaning and making beds, transporting patients and spending time conversing with patients. Khan shares, “I really enjoy the conversations I have when I transport patients during discharge, they are always so unique. I also appreciate how friendly the team is at the hospital. It’s no wonder patients always leave smiling!” Khan shows a great commitment to his three volunteer positions. “He is reliable, shows up with a positive attitude, is compassionate and a wonderful person to be around. We are very lucky to have him,” says Karen Herrmann, Director of Volunteer Services. Thank you for making a difference, Khan!

Sue Audy Sue Audy of New Haven has been volunteering with UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center and Round Robin for the past two years.

Sue helps at the Volunteer Registration Desk, assisting people with registration and with finding their way. “Sue is such a pleasure to have as a volunteer,” says Volunteer Services Director, Karen Herrmann. “She brings a bright smile and kind presence when greeting our patients and families.” Sue enjoys the opportunity to help others as a volunteer, “We are so lucky to have PMC and Round Robin. All the people are amazing and it’s great to be involved with both. Sue also volunteers with the American Red Cross. We appreciate your contributions, Sue!

Janet Bishop Janet Bishop of Goshen has been a volunteer with ACTR for the past year. Janet is a volunteer driver for the Dial-A-Ride program which provides transportation to services and events for area community members. Janet appreciates the opportunity it gives her to meet new people and help others. “Janet has been volunteering with us for about a year on a part time basis,” says Volunteer Coordinator, Pam Spatafora. “She is a valued member of our volunteer team and really enjoys working with our clients.” Thank you, Janet!

David Bishop David Bishop of Goshen has been volunteering as a Dial-A-Ride volunteer driver for the past three years. Pam Spatafora, ACTR’s Volunteer Coordinator, appreciates his support, “David can frequently be counted on in a pinch, and is always pleasant and accommodating.”

David enjoys meeting and conversing with his clients and working with the ACTR team. David has served on the Goshen School Board for the past 18 years and the Goshen Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) for the past 20 years. Thank you for your many contributions, David!

Katina Brown Katina Brown of Sudbury has been volunteering her time as a Dial-A-Ride driver with ACTR for the past eight months. Katina volunteers because she likes helping others, meeting new people, and driving to new places. “Katina is an asset to Addison County Transit with her friendliness and eagerness to help,” says ACTR Volunteer Coordinator, Pam Spatafora. Thank you for your time, Katina!

Sandy Tebbetts Sandy Tebbetts of Leicester has been a DialA-Ride driver for ACTR for six years. Many residents need to access healthcare and services, but do not have transportation. “As a volunteer driver, Sandy takes clients to medical appointments and on other necessary errands. She enjoys meeting the riders and hearing their stories,” says Volunteer Coordinator Pam Spatafora. Thank you for all you give, Sandy

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Caroline Delisle of Bristol has volunteered with ACTR for the past 15 years. Caroline enjoys meeting the clients and driving them to appointments and shopping. “Caroline has been driving for ACTR for a long time and is always willing to jump in and help out whenever needed,” describes her supervisor, Pat Spatafora.

“She is very loyal to her riders.” Thank you, Caroline, for your time and commitment!

Clem Bourgon Clem Bourgon of Vergennes has been a volunteer driver for ACTR for the past three years.

Volunteer drivers are crucial to the success of the Dial-A-Ride program. “Clem is always cheerful and happy to help our riders,” says Volunteer Coordinator Pam Spatafora. Thank you for helping, Clem!

Ed Whitney Ed Whitney of Bristol has been volunteering as a driver with ACTR for the past six month. He provides transportation services to community members. “Ed just recently started driving for ACTR,” describes Volunteer Coordinator Pam Spatafora. “He is enjoying meeting new people, and has been a pleasure to work with.” Many thanks, Ed!

Jody Brakeley, RN, working with Privilege & Poverty summer intern JJ Moser, who served as a medical interpreter at the Open Door Clinic in Middlebury.

It’s National Volunteer Week.

The Center for Community Engagement thanks all of the students, faculty, staff, and community partners for their commitment to public service.

Thank you.

Judy Clark Judy Clark of Lincoln has been serving as a Dial-A-Ride driver with ACTR for the past three years. Judy enjoys helping others and always has a warm smile to brighten everyone’s day. Judy also volunteers to cook for the Hinesburg and Starksboro Senior Meals. We appreciate your support, Judy!

Dorothy Mammen Dorothy Mammen of Middlebury has been volunteering with ACTR as a Dial-A-Ride driver for the past five months. She helps drive community members to medical appointments, shopping and social events. Dorothy believes, “Transportation is so important to reducing isolation and therefore to health.” Volunteer Coordinator, Pam Spatafora, says “Dorothy is one of our newer drivers, but she has been eager to help as often as she possibly can.

She is making a difference in many of our client’s lives.” Dorothy also volunteers by making baby blankets for the Milk & Honey Quilting Guild.

Thank you, Dorothy!

Julia Keith Julia Keith, a Middlebury College junior from Massachusetts, has volunteered with various Special Olympics programs including the Special Olympic Unified Sport program and leading the Special Olympics club at Middlebury College. Julia appreciates how Special Olympics creates an inclusive environment through athletics, and brings together community members in a team environment.

Stuart McAninch Stuart McAninch of Middlebury has been volunteering at HOPE for the past five years. Stuart helps hundreds of clients each month as the Food Pantry Assistant. Stuart also supports Hannaford’s Help Fight Hunger program by delivering donated food from Hannaford’s to local pantries during the holiday season. Stuart supports RSVP of Addison County by delivering warm clothing and blankets to local schools, health care organizations and social service agencies. Thank you, Stuart, for all your many contributions to the community!

Samantha Enriquez Samantha Enriquez, a Middlebury College student from California, has volunteered with Butch’s Team for the last three months. Samantha shares, “I organize visits to Butch, a member of the Middlebury Community with cerebral palsy.

Our team gives him company and takes him on trips to get out of the usual scene.” Samantha enjoys taking part in Butch’s Team and the opportunity to get involved with the community around her.

The Addison County Regional Planning Commission thanks our delegates and alternates from our member municipalities for their service to their communities and the Addison Region.

Would you like to get involved in Regional Planning?

If so, please contact Adam Lougee, ACRPC’s Executive Director at 388-3141 or alougee@acrpc.org

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Eddy Farm School Thanks all those who volunteer their help throughout the year…

The young women who help us on weekends and during summer camp…

Those who help get hay into the barn during haying season…

The Hannaford students who give their time during “Days of Caring…”

Thank you to all our wonderful boarders…

And to the Board of Directors who bake for events and help in so many ways…

We appreciate all of you! Thank you!

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Caroline Harrison Caroline Harrison, a Middlebury College senior from Florida, has volunteered with Page 1 Literacy Program where she coordinates weekly reading programs at elementary schools in Addison County. Caroline also volunteers with the Sister to Sister program. Caroline shares, “The world we live in is so fast-paced these days, so volunteering with Page 1 and Sister to Sister gives me a much-needed opportunity to slow down and enjoy time with the kids. I always leave our programs in a better mood than when I came in.”

Thank You Volunteers!

Elderly Services thanks all of our wonderful volunteers for a job well done – we love you!

Munyaradzi Munyati Munyaradzi Munyati, a Middlebury College student from Zimbabwe, has been volunteering with the Charter House Coalition for the past two years. Munyaradzi shares, “After volunteering there over the course of my freshman summer, I was the Sunday Grille Coordinator with the Charter House Coalition for the duration of my sophomore year. I have enjoyed meeting the many people who come in and getting to be a bit closer to the community. It’s important to me to give back to the community that has hosted me thus far.”

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Mayher Patel Mayher Patel, a Middlebury College senior from California, has volunteered with the Charter House Coalition for over one year. Mayher helps cook community dinners at Charter House on Thursdays. Mayher appreciates cooking and “being able to talk with the individuals at Charter House over a warm plate of food.”

Margaret “Meg” Crosby Margo Reigle Margo Reigle of Summit, New Jersey is a senior at Middlebury College and has been volunteering at the Open Door Clinic as an EMT since April 2018. We have come to rely on her at both our Middlebury and Vergennes clinics and we will miss her quiet confidence and ready smile when she graduates in May. For the past two years, she has also volunteered as an EMT with Middlebury Regional EMS, taking care of patients in the back of the ambulance on 911 calls. Despite being a full time student, she finds time to also volunteer at the Charter House preparing and serving meals for guests staying at the warming shelter. Margo is also the Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator for the Middlebury College Campus, organizing and advertising the campus blood drives to potential donors. “Engaging with the local Middlebury community and getting to meet so many wonderful people, whether for a quick conversation or a long friendship” is what she enjoys the most about volunteering. You are an absolute gem, Margo! Thank you for all you do!

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Linda S. Andrews of Bristol has been a volunteer with UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center for the past one and a half years.

Linda is a Care Support Volunteer, a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Group and a participant in the Patient Experience Committee.

When asked what she likes best about volunteering Linda says: “As a retired nurse, volunteering in the Emergency Department provides me with the opportunity to continue my love for supporting patients. I feel that I am able to help patients relax through both conversation and listening.” Karen Herrmann, Director of Volunteer Services, adds “Linda offers an amazing, kind spirit to her volunteer duties.

She joined our Volunteer Department with a wealth of knowledge regarding best practices in healthcare. She’s a gem!” Linda is also a member of the Addison County Committee on Substance Use and Prevention and chair of the Bristol Democratic Committee. Thank you for your many contributions, Linda!

Margaret “Meg” Crosby of Middlebury volunteers in HOPE’s jewelry department. Meg sorts, organizes, and cleans jewelry and prepares it for HOPE’s resale store. Meg enjoys “helping the mission of HOPE and being a part of a team of wonderful people.” Meg also volunteers with the VFW and at the Ilsley Library. Thank you, Meg, for your contributions to the Middlebury community!

Emma Bergeron Emma Bergeron of Middlebury has been providing rides as a volunteer driver with ACTR for the past year. Emma loves being able to help people get to their destinations safely and on time. While fairly new to ACTR, she has been a volunteer driver for the past 20 years through Rutland Regional Transit. Thank you for your support, Emma!

Kathy Palmer Kathy Palmer of Vergennes has volunteered with HOPE for six years.

She volunteers in the resale store and helping to sort and price items. The resale shop at HOPE is one of the largest resale stores in Vermont, offering a wide selection of new and used items. The profits from the store help support HOPE’s poverty relief work. What Kathy most appreciates about volunteering at HOPE is working with the clients and giving back to the community. Thank you, Kathy, for all you do!

Maddie McKean Maddie McKean, a Middlebury College first year student from Pennsylvania, is a mentor with the Community Friends program. Maddie spends two hours a week with her mentee, “playing sports together, baking things, making slime, walking into town, or having long meals at the dining hall.” Maddie shares, “Most of the volunteer work I do is with children and it’s so rewarding to watch them grow and become comfortable around me and others. The time I spend with them is a refreshing reminder about not taking oneself or life too seriously.”

Dianne Lawson Dianne Lawson of Middlebury has been a volunteer with the Charter House since the fall of 2018. Dianne volunteers every Friday evening to make sandwiches for folks who have missed supper. She most enjoys “visiting and chatting with the guests.” Dianne has been volunteering in the local community for many years, supporting Speak Up! Addison County, Age Well’s Meals on Wheels program and HOPE. Thank you for your contributions, Dianne!

Corie Dematties Corie Dematties of Vergennes has been a volunteer driver with ACTR’s Dial-A-Ride program for the past seven years. Corie enjoys making clients happy by providing rides. Her calm and cheerful demeanor make her riders feel comfortable. She also volunteers her time at Planned Parenthood. Thank you, Corie!

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Relay for Life to hold new six-hour event MIDDLEBURY — Each year, Middlebury College hosts the Relay for Life, a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Organized predominantly by students, the event involves live music, food and a relay.

This year organizers have changed the event’s format from an overnight event to a six-hour carnival at Battell Beach, the field behind the College’s Battell residence Hall on Sunday, April 28, from noon to 6 p.m.

The Relay for Life spring event takes place annually on the Middlebury College campus to honor individuals and families that have been affected by cancer. The fundraiser supports often groundbreaking cancer research.

This year, instead of the traditional walking-based relay event, organizers have created a family-friendly carnival that will offer lots of food, lawn games, bottle and ring toss,

a dunk tank, a bounce house, live entertainment and traditional Relay For Life events such as the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony.

Admission to the carnival is $10 and all ages are welcome.

To help organizers kick start donations those interested can go to crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/ middlebury-college-relay-for-life.

More information is available at relayforlife@middlebury.edu.

The VTrans officials said the crosswalk could only be built if Ferrisburgh agreed to maintain those sidewalks. Although the town does not now own the equipment to do so, both Ebel and Road Foreman John Bull said the town would meet that obligation.

“We do already have a solution.

We have shovels,” Ebel joked. “On a serious level, given the two-year time frame, we certainly can start working on it.”

The project will include conduits under the side roads. These conduits will allow wiring to be installed more easily in the future, the VTrans officials said.

In response to questions about why additional crosswalks were not added immediately, the officials said doing so would have delayed the project in order to obtain needed rights-of-way.

“This design is not preventing any crosswalks from being installed in the future,” Parizo added.

Sentoff presented the pluses and minuses of the signalization and a roundabout, which she said would be 130 feet in diameter. Residents had also panned the roundabout in a Jan. 15 public feedback meeting.

According to research Sentoff presented the roundabout option had at least slight advantages in traffic safety and operations.

ROUNDABOUT DRAWBACKS But, she said, building the roundabout would not only be more costly but also have a major impact on the public utilities in the area, such as moving power poles.

A roundabout would also create the need to purchase rights-of-way, a time-consuming as well as expensive prospect. It would also mean VTrans would almost surely have to deal with hazardous materials in the gas station in the intersections’ northwest corner.

In addition to the $3 million more in cost, the process could take five years, Sentoff said.

Building a roundabout would also mean major disruption to the travel corridor, and the cost-benefit ratio to the marginal improvement in safety from a roundabout was not favorable, Sentoff said.

“The roundabout is an expensive option, so we don’t really win out on the effectiveness of reducing crashes here,” Sentoff said, adding, “For all those reasons that’s why we’re hoping to move forward in that direction (signals).”

Parizo said while the project is in the pipeline, VTrans would work with law enforcement to have speed carts displayed at times between June and September to slow traffic and improve safety.

In response to a question about whether the signals would help drivers exit from local businesses, such as Cookie Love, Parizo said, “It will be a lot more clear where your gaps will be.”

The traffic lights, when built, will not be the first in recent memory along the Route 7 corridor. VTrans installed signals at Route 7’s intersection with Little Chicago and Middlebrook roads in 2016, and within the past couple of decades at its intersections with Route 22A and Monkton Road.

Heading further north, the lights in Charlotte at Route 7’s intersection with Church Hill and Ferry roads are of relatively recent vintage, as are those in Shelburne where Route 7 meets Marsett and Bostwick roads.

Parizo said in a Wednesday morning email that it is not completely certain that the northernmost intersection of Route 7 in Ferrisburgh will join that list, but it sounded likely.

“We are moving forward into the design phase for signalizing that intersection,” she wrote. “So while I always hesitate to say 100 percent, it is advancing into design and we anticipate construction within a few years.”

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

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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE GRADUATE Reed Hutton of Victor, Idaho, takes on a big rapid in the New Haven Ledges Race on April 13. Hutton tied with three other racers for 13th place in the men’s category with a time of 1 minute, 43 seconds.

Photo by Bob LoCicero

Kayakers (Continued from Page 1A) water was especially high this year, with flows on the course rivaling the first year the race was held, in 2009, according to race organizer Ryan McCall.

“We had 56 people register, but only 49 took bibs because folks were uncomfortable with the water level,” McCall said. “Fortunately, the weather was warm and the competition was stiff, so for the folks who competed, it was great to see them take on big water like that.”

Seven competitors bailed from their craft or were thrown and

“swam” and had to be rescued by waiting support crews before they tumbled over the waterfall at the course’s terminus at Rocky Dale.

Greg Lee of San Francisco took first place in the men’s category, smoking fellow competitors by a full six seconds to complete the course in 1 minute, 34 seconds. Jason Kahn of Quebec tied with University of Vermont student Ryan Mooney for second place, each completing the course in 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Franconia, N.H., resident Leanne Bernier took first place for women with a time of 2 minutes and four

seconds, with Jessica Sterling finishing second with a time of 2 minutes and 25 seconds.

“This year, people had a lot of trouble with the Rooster Tail,” said McCall, referring to the rapid just above Toaster created by a big granite slab. On Saturday, it generated a big hole, or churning circular spot in the river.

Overall, with more than 200 spectators, McCall called the event a success.

“We couldn’t do it without our sponsors and incredible volunteers,” he said.

with rabies shots.

• If you see a wild or stray animal acting strangely, reach out to your local Fish & Wildlife game warden through state police dispatch (911), report it to your town’s animal control officer, or call the Rabies Hotline (1-800-4-RABIES).

• Do not touch or pick up wild or stray animals — even baby animals — or try to make them into pets.

Doing so can put yourself or your family at risk. You can’t tell if an animal has rabies just by looking at it.

Rabies among coyotes in the state is relatively rare. Among animals tested at the Health Department Laboratory since 2005, these latest incidents are the first coyotes to test positive. Officials said that by taking reasonable precautions, such as avoiding animals that are acting sick or aggressive, people can safely enjoy being outside or in the woods, and appreciate Vermont wildlife from a

respectful distance.

The rabies virus is spread through the bite of an infected animal, most commonly raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes. Rabies is transmitted only when the virus is introduced into a bite wound, open cuts on the skin, or onto mucous membranes like the mouth or eyes. People cannot get rabies from petting or handling animals, or from coming into contact with the animal’s urine, blood or feces. When caring for pets, always feed them inside the house and keep them indoors at night.

If they are outdoors during the day, keep them on a leash or in an enclosed space. Pets that roam free are more likely to be exposed to rabies.

“It was strange to have these two things so close together,” Porter said of the two recent rabid coyotes. “We are confident these things will remain unusual.”

Learn more about rabies in Vermont: healthvermont.gov/rabies.

Coyotes (Continued from Page 1A) coyote the next day and on Friday, April 12, the Department of Health confirmed that the animal had rabies.

“It’s very unusual” for one coyotes to get rabies, not to mention two, said State Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Coyotes don’t often get rabies. It’s very uncommon.”

Because it is so uncommon, Porter said people in Addison County shouldn’t be afraid of more rabid coyotes, and in all instances should simply stay clear of a wild animal that is acting in a strange manner.

“People should always give wild animals some distance,” he said.

Fish and Wildlife officials are working with experts at the USDA to determine what kind of rabies the coyotes had. Porter said it could be the kind carried by skunks or the kind carried by foxes. In both the Salisbury and New Haven cases the rabid coyotes had the odor of skunk about them, Porter said.

When they figure out the type of rabies it could help officials determine why these two incidents happened and what if any rabies vaccines could be spread.

Back on April 1, a rabid coyote attacked George and Priscilla Gilman as they were walking from their barn to their house off Hubbard Road in Salisbury.

A coyote weighing an estimated 40 pounds emerged from some bushes and charged at the couple with no warning or provocation. The Gilmans sustained multiple puncture wounds from the coyote’s teeth, before fighting off the animal and escaping into their house. George Gilman returned with a shotgun and dispatched the animal.

Both Gilmans are undergoing rabies prevention treatments.

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that infects mammals, including humans.

State officials are urging residents in the areas where these two rabid coyotes were found to take precautions.

It is possible that additional coyotes in the area, and other wildlife vulnerable to rabies — such as raccoons and skunks, could also be sick and capable of spreading the disease to humans or other animals.

State health and fish and wildlife officials are urging residents near Salisbury and New Haven — and all Vermonters — to take precautions to stay safe and know what to do if they or their pets may have been exposed to rabies.

WHAT TO DO IF ATTACKED • If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and contact your health care provider immediately. Follow all instructions they may give.

• If your pet or farm animal was exposed to a potentially rabid wild or stray animal, contact your veterinarian immediately.

• Make sure all family pets, including barn cats, are up to date

(Continued from Page 1A) lights or a roundabout would be the best solution at the intersection, which handles about 11,000 vehicles a day. This second study concluded $500,000 traffic lights and not a $3.5 million roundabout offered the best answer.

At the end of Tuesday’s meeting, the selectboard — to applause from a crowd that also clapped for the VTrans recommendation of traffic lights — unanimously backed a motion, in Chairman Rick Ebel’s words, “to approve the alternative of using signals at the intersection to give the green light, if you will, to VTrans to take the next steps.”

VTrans project manager Erin Parizo at the meeting summarized the study and offered a hopeful timetable for installation.

“There is definitely a need,” Parizo said. “We think two years is a reasonable estimate.”

The preliminary VTrans design includes left-turn lights and lanes for both southbound and northbound traffic on Route 7, with four lights in all facing Route 7 motorists headed in either direction.

Drivers approaching Route 7 from the east on Old Hollow Road or from the west on Stage Road will see a pair of lights, but no specific left-turn light, said Parizo and fellow VTrans engineer Karen Sentoff.

Parizo added that the signals will have sensors that can adjust wait times if traffic is heavier on the main highway or on the side roads, and those sensors can be tweaked if necessary after a few weeks or months to further “prioritize traffic that is actually there at the moment.”

The crosswalk will span Route 7 on the south side of the intersection and offer an on-demand button that will stop traffic. The preliminary project design also includes short stretches of sidewalk approaching the crosswalk from the south side of Old Hollow Road and from the businesses on the west side of Route 7.

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Elephant (Continued from Page 1A) Ramsay said. “Ideas included Eben hosting tours and discussion groups with people of all ages and backgrounds in our community — tots from daycares; elder care program participants; elementary, middle and high school students; college students; and residents from our retirement communities, just to name a few.”

GRAVITY BORN Gravity was commissioned in 2013 by a Champlain Valley client (one who prefers to remain anonymous) who has great admiration and respect for elephants, Markowski said.

“She has wanted me to make an elephant for her for around 30 years,” he said. “She envisioned a piece that I would make and put into her backyard.”

The original plan was for an aluminum-skinned elephant that would resemble “an enormous, blown ceramic figurine,” according to Markowski.

Aluminum, he noted, is light and easy to shape. Two people could have picked it up and moved it, though being malleable and light can also be negatives when it comes to sculpture.

“A piece like that could be blown over and is also very susceptible to a tree limb falling on it and really damaging it,” he said.

Client and sculptor emailed back and forth to come up with new ideas.

“‘Chain’ became a recurring theme,” Markowski recalled.

They agreed a chain or chains could be woven into the sculpture to not only give it greater stability and visual impact, but also to impart the sad reality that elephants — at the top of the food chain in the wild — have historically been forced into labor or circus antics when controlled by humans.

Rather than ordering an impressive lawn ornament, the client instead decided to give Markowski great freedom to craft a tribute to elephants that could be shared with folks throughout Vermont and beyond.

“The client did an about-face and said … ‘Let’s go for something provocative and authentic to describe the actual state of affairs (for elephants),’” Murkowski said.

He was fortunate enough to access all his Gravity materials within Addison County, with the exception of a few items procured in Hinesburg.

Much of the sheet-form metal or plate-work was easy to find. And he sourced the thicker steel plating from a salvaged underground fuel tank. He used an acetylene torch to heat, shrink and fashion curves in the metal.

“I leveraged the curves that are inherent in that barrel shape (of a tank) and found a close facsimile of how they would work for the anatomy

EBEN MARKOWSKI FOUND almost all of the more than 1,500 pounds of steel in his sculpture Gravity within Addison County.

Independent photo/Steve James

I was going for,” Markowski said.

“Steel is so amazing; it’s so work friendly, accessible and incredibly durable.”

He believed it would be a chore to get the amount of quality, weathered chain he would need for Gravity.

“No one ever throws chain away,” he explained. “The chain has to be so bad to throw it away. Because you can always downgrade what you’re going to pull with it. You can always mend it. It always has a value where people don’t want to get rid of it.”

But one day two of his friends happened to be at the same Hinesburg scrapyard on the same day when more than 800 pounds of chain-y goodness came up for grabs.

The two men — unaware at first they were both scavenging on behalf of Markowski — called “dibs” and got into a virtual tug-of-war over the chain. They finally realized they were on the same team, and calmly secured the material for their mutual pal’s metal mastodon.

“I ended up with two pickup trucks full of chain,” Markowski said. “It was an enormously serendipitous situation.”

FINISHED PRODUCT As hoped, the chain, in addition to providing a powerful symbol, gave the elephant an animated, droopy belly.

Gravity’s all-metal skeleton includes four independent legs fashioned with four-by-four steel columns. The two rear legs hook into an improvised pelvis, from which a spine extends to the front shoulder blades.

It and the outside plated “skin” will develop more character with age, as the weather gives the elephant’s hide a weathered patina.

“That surface oxidation is always morphing,” Markowski said. “I find that very attractive.”

A crew of five, including Markowski and his spouse Heidi, moved the elephant from Panton to its new Middlebury stomping ground this past Saturday, April 13.

It took a full workday to relocate and reassemble Gravity, a process Markowski believes will get easier each time the beautiful behemoth switches zip codes.

The sum of elephant’s metallic parts tips the scales at more than 1,500 pounds, according to Markowski.

ARTIST EBEN MARKOWSKI and his crew on Saturday put together “Gravity,” a steel sculpture of an elephant that stands almost 10 feet tall. Gravity will stand outside the Middlebury town offices until May 2020, when the elephant will travel to a new home. Gravity evokes the grandeur of one of nature’s largest animals, but also conveys a sense of sadness over how elephants have been mistreated through the years.

Independent photo/Steve James

The beast’s keepers are finding ways to shorten the chore, in part by learning how to disassemble the elephant in larger chunks. For example, the elephant’s trunk, at one point, had to be transported in two or three pieces, but now they move it in one piece.

And this time around, Heidi came up with the great idea to attach multi-colored pipe cleaners to individual pieces of the sculpture so its connection points are easy to find during reassembly.

“There’s some logic in terms of how things go together, and there’s an organization to keeping things properly oriented, but the little color codes are the final step in making sure ‘this hook goes on that link,’” Markowski said. “Each time we move it, we get to learn a little bit more, and refine it.”

Markowski’s brother, Jud, has a modified sheetrocker’s staging setup that allows them to joist Gravity’s spine in place, instead of having to use ladders. The animal also assists in its own assembly.

“The framework of the elephant lends itself as a lifting point,” Markowski said. “I can hook a pulley to the front of the spine and actually

winch the trunk up to the head.”

A nice crowd watched the crew assemble Gravity in Middlebury, which is really a bonus.

“All of this I think will one day play really nicely into idea the performance art of a setup,” he said.

MIDDLEBURY DISPLAY Gravity is just a stone’s throw away from the Sheldon Museum — and a big fan in Brooks.

“I admire his combined talents as an engineer and artist and am especially attracted to his animal sculptures that are often simple in appearance, while complicated and intricate in design,” Brooks said of Markowski in an email. “He brings a historic, thoughtful, deeply personal study of the animals before embarking on his sculptural projects.”

Brooks also called Markowski “an environmentalist, an articulate and impassioned spokesman advocating methods to curb climate change. He is a contemporary artist and engaged citizen teaching us how better live our lives and through his art to better appreciate and understand the challenges faced by threatened animals. Gravity epitomizes his approach to art, the environment, and education.”

Gravity is holding court just around 30 feet from Middlebury Town Clerk Ann Webster’s office.

“It is fun to see the surprise and excitement on the faces of people seeing it for the first time,” she said on Tuesday.

Webster noted some irony in the visual pull of the metallic elephant.

“It symbolizes much about the darker side of humanity,” she said.

“The medium of steel, especially as it rusts and darkens, is quite stark.

The chains covering the elephant evoke feelings of how badly we can treat animals, as well as other humans. The ability to see through the sculpture makes me feel how easy it is to make a problem, such as endangered species, endangered world, invisible and transparent.”

Webster said the early reviews have been good.

“I think the artist has created an evocative piece and I love the way it changes in its presence depending on where you stand when viewing and also how the piece looks different in the rain than it does in the sun,” she said. “A few people have commented on the elephant and most responses have been quite positive.”

ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT

B Section

THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019

MATT DICKERSON

SPORTS

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Opening weekend on the water

By Monday afternoon, I was beginning to hear reports of flooding around Vermont. Heavy rain moving in on Sunday, combined with plenty of snow still melting on the higher elevations of the Green Mountains, had the rivers raging. The White River was over its banks on Route 107. Otter Creek rose a yard over its flood stage in Rutland. The Winooski had also crested official flood stage in Essex Junction.

Most of the worst flooding, however, was south of Addison County, and even there it didn’t reach its peak until the weekend had wound down. Thus opening weekend of trout season left most of the local rivers quite fishable (at least in comparison to what they can be on the second Saturday of April.) And that was good news for competitors in the 11th annual Otter Creek Classic: the fly-fishing catchand-release tournament run each other

by Green Mountain Adventures.

The competition was fierce.

Jesse Hailer took first place in the Pro Division, claiming his third championship in just over a decade of tournament history. A professional fishing guide and tournament competitor, Jesse was the visionary founder of the tournament when he worked for Green Mountain Adventures in Middlebury, before moving south to take a job with Orvis.

He landed seven fish totaling 87.25 inches in length (which is more trout than I usually catch in Vermont during the entire month of April.) Taylor Roth, though he competed in the Amateur Division, was only slightly behind the Pro winner, landing six fish totaling 79.00 inches to capture first place in that division.

Not having a full weekend to compete in the tournament, and not wanted to battle with the crowds of tournament anglers, I found myself leaving the county and state, and wandering across the Crown Point Bridge to do my opening weekend fishing on the New York side. I was hoping to get into a steelhead or two running up some Lake Champlain tributaries.

Radar told me rain was coming soon, but when I pulled into the (See Dickerson, Page 3B)

ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/15 Lamoille at VUHS.............. Ppd. to 5/20 4/17 CVU at MUHS................................Late 4/17 VUHS at Hartford............................Late Boys’ Lacrosse 4/15 South Burlington vs. MUHS............12-6 4/17 MUHS at CVU................................Late Baseball 4/16 VUHS vs. Fairfax..............................8-0 4/16 MUHS vs. Milton.............................17-5 4/16 Colchester vs. Mt. Abe......................5-3 Softball 4/16 Fairfax vs. VUHS............................15-7 4/16 MUHS vs. Milton.............................19-4 4/16 Mt. Abe vs. Colchester....................19-4 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/17 Midd. at Plattsburgh........................Late Softball 4/17 Midd. at Union (2)...........................Late Baseball 4/16 Midd. vs. Dartmouth.......................15-7 4/17 Plattsburgh at Midd.........................Late

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/18 Essex at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM

(See Schedule, Page 2B)

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Panther golfers tie for first in tourney SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Middlebury College men’s golf team opened its spring play this past weekend by tying for first place at a 15-team tournament hosted

by Skidmore College. Middlebury and Skidmore each shot 573, with NESCAC rival Williams in third at 587.

Panther Reid Buzby tied for top honors among 88 golfers after shooting a tournament-best 66 on Sunday to finish with a two-day total of 137. Buzby was edged for medalist honors by Will Rosenfield of Trinity, who birdied the 18th hole in a playoff.

Jeffrey Giguere finished third (138), Phin Choukas shot 147 to tie for 14th, Philippe Morin was next with a 151, and David Packer shot 155.

Boys’ tennis falls in close match TIGER CATHY DYER lands one of her efforts in the long jump at Friday’s track and field meet at Middlebury College. Dyer’s third-place finish in the event helped the Middlebury Union High School girls’ team to win the six-team meet.

Independent photo/Steve James

Track season opens with good efforts Tigers, Eagles, Commodores net wins

By ANDY KIRKALDY West Rutland (11).

MIDDLEBURY — In what might White River (122) edged the Tiger be called a warm-up meet, both boys (101), with Randolph (68), for its early-season nature and the Mount Abe (59) and West Rutland relatively balmy weather the athletes (11) falling in line behind. enjoyed at the Six Tiger girls Middlebury College The Tigers fared the won individual track and field best, in part because events: seniors Mary facilities, members Ann Eastman and of the Middlebury, a number of Eagle Samantha Paige, Mount Abraham and Commodore juniors Merry and Vergennes track athletes were Kimble and Isabel and field teams all absent due to music Olson; and freshman performed well at a commitments.

Viviana Hammond. six-team meet the One Tiger girls’ Tigers hosted this past Friday. relay team also prevailed. Eagle The Tigers fared the best, in part sophomore Abigail Roy won the because a number of Eagle and discus.

Commodore athletes were absent On the boys’ side junior Hunter due to music commitments. The Heffernan and sophomore Nicholas Tiger girls coasted with 184.5 points, Suchomel won hurdling events for with Randolph (92) in second and the Tigers, senior Wade Mullin won the newly formed White River Union the mile for VUHS, and senior Oliver team in third (90.5), followed by Roy won at 200 meters for the Eagles.

Mount Abe (16), VUHS (12) and The Tiger 4x100 boys’ relay team

MOUNT ABE’S BRIDGER Counter loads up the shot during Friday’s competition at Middlebury College in a meet hosted by MUHS. Counter finished second in both the shot put and javelin throw.

Independent photo/Steve James

dropped a baton with a lead, and two other Tiger sprinters missed the meet to recover from injuries. Commodore relay teams were also compromised

by their many absences, and the Eagles also missed likely scorers.

The next meets for the local teams (See Track, Page 2B)

THE MIDDLEBURY UNION High School girls’ tennis team opened their season Saturday with a win over Colchester. The Tigers earned thee tie-breaker victories.

Photo courtesy of Jill Dunn

MUHS girls’ tennis claims season opener MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ tennis team opened its season at home on Saturday with a dramatic win, edging visiting Colchester, 4-3.

The Tigers won three tiebreakers, at No. 1 singles by Elizabeth Bright, at No. 5 singles by Oni Krizo, and at No. 2 doubles by Isadora Luksch and Ellie Kiel.

Krizo’s 10-8 tiebreak victory decided the match in favor of the Tigers, according to Coach Jill Dunn.

Saturday’s individual match results were:

• At No. 1 singles, Bright, MUHS, defeated Anna Dean, 4-6, 6-3, 1-0.

• At No. 2 singles, Julia Bartlett, MUHS, lost to Lizzie Grueter, 6-3, (See Tennis, Page 2B)

COLCHESTER — Host Colchester edged the Middlebury Union High School boys’ tennis team on Saturday, 4-3, in the Tigers’ opening match of the spring.

The Tigers were missing usual No. 1 player Jesse Rubin due to a scheduling conflict. MUHS will next host Hartford at 4 p.m. on Monday.

The individual results this past Saturday in Colchester were: • At No. 1 singles, Spencer Doran, MUHS, lost to Josh Wefers, 6-1, 6-2.

• At No. 2 singles, Sam Daly, MUHS, lost to Alex Frank, 6-2, 6-1.

• At No. 3 singles, Hunter Munteanu, MUHS, lost to Caden Sutzbaugh, 6-0, 3-6, 1-0.

• At No. 4 singles, Drew Kiernan, MUHS, lost to Caden Mercer, 6-1, 7-5.

• At No. 5 singles, Joseph Findlay, MUHS, defeated Riley Fitzgerald, 6-0, 6-2.

• At No. 1 doubles, Abel Anderson and Andy Giorgio, MUHS, defeated Andy Rosato and Henry Lopez, 6-1, 6-1.

• At No. 2 doubles, Oliver Poduschnick and Aiden Cole, MUHS, defeated Jonathan Labrie and Carter Howe, 6-1, 6-0.

Men’s lacrosse plucks Bantams MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College men’s lacrosse team on Saturday bolted to a 9-0 lead and rolled to a 22-6 NESCAC win over visiting Trinity.

The result evened the Panthers’ record at 6-6, 4-4 NESCAC heading into a Wednesday nonleague game at Plattsburgh. They will next visit 11-1 Tufts on Saturday before wrapping up their regular season by visiting Williams on Wednesday. A quarterfinal NESCAC playoff game is on tap a week from Saturday, at a site to be determined by seeding.

Against the Bantams AJ Kucinski led Middlebury with four goals and three assists, while Tyler Forbes tallied five times with one helper.

Chase Goree scored four times, and Jack Gould added two goals and two assists. Jake Madnick won 16 of 27 faceoffs and collected a gamehigh seven ground balls. Goalie Tyler Bass, recently elevated to the starting job, finished with 12 saves in 52:48, while Charles Midgley made one save in the final 7:12.

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Tiger, Commodore nines win big; Mount Abe edged ADDISON COUNTY — In high school baseball action on Tuesday, Middlebury broke into the win column, Vergennes won its second straight, and Mount Abraham dropped its opener.

TIGERS The Tigers thumped host Milton, 17-5, taking an 8-3 lead after two innings and then putting the game away with eight runs in the final two frames. Jordy Stearns tossed a complete-game seven-hitter to earn the win, striking out seven, and also poked a pair of hit. MUHS managed nine hits in all, including two apiece also from Hale Hescock and Aaron Larocque, and took advantage of 14 Milton errors in evening its record

at 1-1.

COMMODORES VUHS picked up an 8-0 win at BFA-Fairfax. Tucker Stearns sparked the Commodores by tossing a complete-game two-hitter for the Commodores and striking out seven. Stearns also delivered a pair of key hits as VUHS improved to 2-1 heading into a Thursday game at Mount Abraham.

EAGLES Host Colchester edged the Eagles, 5-3, scoring two runs in each of the first and fourth innings. Parker Hines doubled in a run for Mount Abe, and Jackson Gepfert singled in another. Eben Clifford took the pitching loss.

Tiger boys’ lax defeated by Wolves SOUTH BURLINGTON — Host South Burlington used a big second half on Monday to defeat the Middlebury Union High School boys’ lacrosse team, 12-6. The Wolves led by 5-3 at the break and outscored the Tigers by 7-3 afterward.

Nico Strempek led the Wolves with five goals and goalie Brett Bohlmann stopped 12 shots.

Bode Rubright scored three goals for the Tigers, and Kolby Farnsworth added two. Goalie Jack Rizzo made 10 saves for MUHS (2-2).

Track (Continued from Page 1B) come at Essex and at South Burlington on May 1 and 4, respectively.

Posting top-six finishes for the local teams in Middlebury this past weekend were: GIRLS’ RESULTS: • 100 hurdles: 1. Annie Lapiner, MUHS, 19.09.

• 100: 1. Viviana Hammond, MUHS, 14.34; 2. Virginia Patz, MUHS, 14.47; 3. Journey LaRose, MUHS, 14.47; 5. Emily Pottinger, MUHS, 14.59.

• 1,500: 1. Mary Ann Eastman, MUHS, 5:37.02; 2. Sofia Stefani, MUHS, 5:54.31; 3. Maddy Stowe, MUHS, 5:59.34; 4. Kate Wallace, MUHS, 6:06.06.

• 4-by-100 relay: 1. MUHS, 58.26.

• 400: 2. Ailey Bosworth, MUHS, 71.51; 6. Ruby Markowski, Mt. Abe, 77.84.

• 300 hurdles: 1. Merry Kimble, MUHS, 53.93.

• 800: 1. Isabel Olson, MUHS, 2:32.21; 2. Ella Landis, 2:50.72; 3.

Maisie Newbury, MUHS, 2:53.15; 5.

Marin Howell, VUHS, 3:06.02.

• 200: 2. Hannah Turner, MUHS, 29.40; 3. Ciara McClay, VUHS, 31:12; 4. Rhode Miguel, VUHS, 32.12.

• Shot put: 1. Samantha Paige, MUHS, 24-2; 3. Genevieve Dora, MUHS, 19-1.

• Discus: 1. Abigail Roy, Mt. Abe, 62-10; 2. Pottinger, MUHS, 619; 4. Paige, MUHS, 50-10.

• Javelin: 3. Michelle Skovsgaard, MUHS, 60-4.5; 4. Roy, Mt. Abe, 577.

• Long jump: 3. Cathy Dyer, MUHS, 11-6.5; 4. Hammond, MUHS, 10-8.5; 5. Scout Hall, Mt. Abe, 10-3.

• Triple jump: 2. Skovsgaard, MUHS, 23-2.

BOYS’ RESULTS: • 110 hurdles: 1. Nicholas Suchomel, MUHS, 19.52.

• 100: 2. Branden Reynolds, Mt. Abe, 12.18; 3. Tristan Durante, MUHS, 12:34; 4. Josias Salomao, VUHS, 12.40.

• 1,500: 1. Wade Mullin, VUHS, 4:47.05; 2. Nico Brayton, MUHS, 4:52.59; 3. Thomas Nevins, MUHS, 4:52.90; 4. Noah Engvall, Mt. Abe, 5:12.75; 6. Chris Therrien, VUHS, 5:18.19.

• 4-by-100 relay: 3. Mt. Abe,

TIGER RUNNER ETHAN Foster, left, Commodore Jarret Muzzy, and a White River Union sprinter get up to speed in their heat of the boys’ 100-meter dash in Friday’s high school track meet at Middlebury College, hosted by the MUHS team.

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VERGENNES SPRINTER JOSIAS Salomao races to the finish line in the boys’ 100-meter dash on Friday at Middlebury College. Salomao finished fourth in the 100 and in the 200.

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62.09.

• 400: 4. Hugh Ball, Mt. Abe, 59.21; 5. Elvis McIntosh, MUHS, 59.32.

• 300 hurdles: 1. Hunter Heffernan, MUHS, 45.68; 4.

Nicholas Suchomel, MUHS, 49.56; 5. Frank Wolff, MUHS, 49.78.

• 800: 2. Nathaniel McVeigh, MUHS, 2:25.65; 3. Lucas Palcsik, MUHS, 2:26.52; 4. Kieran Sheridan,

MUHS, 2:27.92; 6. Jack Beauchaine, Mt. Abe, 2:28.62.

• 200: 1. Oliver Roy, Mt. Abe, 25.38; 2. McIntosh, MUHS, 25.43; 3. Reynolds, Mt. Abe, 25.46; 4.

Salomao, VUHS, 25.68.

• Shot put: 2. Bridger Counter, Mt. Abe, 34-8.5; 3. Peter Wolosinski, MUHS, 33-3.5; 4. Alexander Yaggy, Mt. Abe, 32-8; 6. Gabe Quinto, VUHS, 31-3.5.

• Discus: 5. Sean Meyer, Mt. Abe, 60-7; 6. Liam Davison, Mt. Abe, 59-2.

• Javelin: 2. Counter, Mt. Abe, 119-5; 3. Wolosinski, MUHS, 11510.5; 4. John Bent, Mt. Abe, 108-6; 5. Yaggy, Mt. Abe, 99-2.5; 6. Gabe Cason, MUHS, 98-0.5.

• Long jump: 3. Brayton, MUHS, 16-4; 4. Cason, MUHS, 15-7; 5.

Darrien Brown, Mt. Abe, 15-6.

Panther track excels at Conn. College NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Middlebury College women won a track and field meet hosted on Friday and Saturday by Connecticut College, and the men’s team placed second.

The Panther women earned 116 points among 20 scoring teams, edging out Bowdoin with 108. The men finished in second place among 22 scoring squads with 85.5 points, trailing only WPI with 97.5.

The Panther women won four events. Katherine MacCary won the 10,000 meters in 36:12.06, Rory Kelly won the 5,000 in 17:22.29, Abigail Nadler took the 1,500 (4:35.22), and

Alex Cook won the long jump with a leap of 17 feet-9.75 inches. Cook also finished third in the 200 (26.45).

Finishing second were Meg Wilson in the 800 (2:15.48) and the 4x400meter relay team of Lucy Lang, Ava O’Mara, Julia Munz and Gretchen McGrath (3:57.41).

The 4x100 relay team of Cook, Kate Holly, McGrath and Lizzie Walkes was third in 49.58, while Rebecca Gorman finished third in the javelin with a toss of 124-7.

Bowdoin freshman and New Haven resident Lydia Pitts helped her team’s cause by winning the triple

jump (37-6.3) and finishing third in the 100 hurdles (15.52).

On the men’s side, the Panthers won two events. Jonathan Perlman claimed the 1,500 in 3:53.44, and Minhaj Rahman won the hammer throw title with a toss of 188-3.

Runner-up efforts were posted by Jonathan Fisher in the 400 hurdles (57.21), Nathan Hill in the 800 (1:53.53) and Nathaniel Klein in the shot put (47-2.50). The 4x400-meter relay quartet of Arden Coleman, William Robertson, Joshua Howard and Jimmy Martinez also took second (3:21.58).

Schedule (Continued from Page 1B)

TIGER SOPHOMORE ABBY Bailey punches a ball over the net at Colchester’s Caitlin Richardson during the No. 3 singles match in Middlebury on Saturday. Bailey won the match and the Tigers won the team contest.

Tennis (Continued from Page 1B) 2-6, 1-0.

• At No. 3 singles, Abby Bailey, MUHS, defeated Caitlin Richardson, 6-1, 7-6.

• At No. 4 singles, Gabi Marin, MUHS, lost to Molly Echo, 2-6, 1-6.

• At No. 5 singles, Krizo, MUHS, defeated Julia Carroll, 6-2, 5-7, 1-0.

• At No. 1 doubles, Lois Alberts

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and Emma Franklin, MUHS, lost to Megan Mulcahy and Maddie Laguerre, 6-2, 6-0.

• At No. 2 doubles, Luksch and Kiel, MUHS, defeated Maia Franchetti and Emma McDonald, 6-2, 2-6, 1-0.

The Tigers are off until April 30, when they host Mount Mansfield at 3:30 p.m.

4/20 VUHS at Milton............................11 AM Boys’ Lacrosse 4/19 Mt. Abe at Milton........................... 4 PM 4/20 Brattleboro at OV.........................11 AM 4/23 Lamoille at OV.............................. 4 PM 4/25 OV at Woodstock.......................... 4 PM Baseball 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 4/22 VUHS at Twinfield.................... 4:30 PM 4/23 Mt. Abe at MUHS..................... 4:30 PM 4/23 Mill River at OV........................ 4:30 PM 4/25 OV at Windsor......................... 4:30 PM 4/25 Mt. Mansfield at Mt. Abe.......... 4:30 PM Softball 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 Randolph at VUHS......................11 AM 4/23 Mt. Abe at MUHS..................... 4:30 PM 4/23 OV at Mill River........................ 4:30 PM 4/25 OV at Windsor......................... 4:30 PM 4/25 MUHS at VUHS....................... 4:30 PM Tennis 4/22 Hartford at MUHS Boys................ 4 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/20 Midd. at Tufts................................ 2 PM 4/24 Midd. at Williams.......................... 6 PM Women’s Lacrosse 4/20 Tufts at Midd................................. 2 PM 4/24 Williams at Midd...................... 6:30 PM Softball 4/19 Midd. at Hamilton.......................... 5 PM 4/20 Midd. at Hamilton (2).................... Noon Baseball 4/19 Midd. at Amherst...................... 3:30 PM 4/20 Midd. at Amherst (2).............. 12:30 PM 4/24 Plymouth at Midd.......................... 4 PM Late games were played after deadline.

Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 18, 2019 — PAGE 3B

Softball: Mt. Abe, MUHS net victories ADDISON COUNTY — The Mount Abraham and Middlebury union high school softball teams opened their seasons on Tuesday with road victories, but at the same time Vergennes lost at home.

EAGLES The Eagles pounded out 21 hits in routing host Colchester, 194. Addy Harris led the way with four hits, Camilienne Masse’s three hits included a homer, while Jess Murray and Cami Wilsey also poked three hits apiece for the Eagles. Ruby Ball, Justice Green, Erika Tracey, Carly Counter and Shealyn Layn each contributed two hits, and Ball picked up the pitching win.

TIGERS Middlebury also picked up a 19-4 victory, this one over host Milton.

Gwen Stafford struck out 13 to earn the pitching win and also homered, doubled and singled.

Also enjoying productive afternoons for the Tigers were Taylor Sylvester (double, two singles, four runs), Carly Larocque (double, homer, single, three runs), Aby LaRock (two doubles, two singles) and Kyra Roberts (three hits).

COMMODORES Visiting BFA-Fairfax toppled the Commodores, 15-7. Losing pitcher Sierra Bertrand struck out four Bullets and tripled, doubled and drove in a pair of runs. Also contributing to the VUHS attack were Felicia Poirier, who finished with three hits and an RBI), and Audrey Tembreull, who knocked out a pair of hits. The Commodores are set to visit Mount Abe on Thursday.

Dickerson (Continued from Page 1B) angler access only a few sprinklers dappled my windshield. The river was definitely flowing high. In several places, it crested over the banks and tumbled over tree roots, rushing down normally dry overflow channels.

Unlike my previous visit a few weeks earlier, however, I didn’t have to crawl over a sheet of ice to get into the water.

Though I wouldn’t have wanted to have to cross the river, wading along the bank wasn’t difficult.

Visible was just about perfect, too — at least for steelhead fishing. The water had just enough tint, that with the cloudy skies and high flow the fish should not have been too spooky. Yet it was clear enough that a trout should have been able to spot my fly through three or four feet of water.

And so I presented some of those flies in hopes not just that they could be seen, but that they would be seen — nymphs, streamers, wooly buggers — working my way down a few hundred yards of shoreline and hitting a number of good-looking runs.

When the forecasted rain hit, the temperature plummeted, and a brisk wind kicked up, I paused long enough to warm my hands and drive a mile down river to a different spot. Then, ignoring the chill rain and my numb fingers, I fished on. Even if I wasn’t in Vermont, this was what opening weekend was about. The long winter wait was over. Cabin fever had been cured.

THE MIDDLEBURY AREA Wrestling Association youth wrestlers, many of them shown here with their coaches in Essex, won the Vermont Youth Wrestling Championship in Essex on Saturday. Wrestlers from the Mount Abraham, Vergennes and Otter Valley clubs also excelled at the tournament.

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Middlebury wrestles to Vt. youth title; others fare well

By ANDY KIRKALDY ESSEX — Seven local elementary-school-age athletes won titles on Saturday at the Vermont State Youth Wrestling Championships in Essex, and the Middlebury Area Wrestling Association (MAWA) team edged Colchester for the title of the 20-team tournament.

Four MAWA wrestlers claimed championships, three of them competing at the 3rd- and 4th-grade level: Miles Goetz, Parker Carl and Jason Sperry. Avery Carl won a 5/6 title and

was not scored upon in the tournament.

Two members of the Mount Abraham club won 3/4 titles, Isayah Isham and Duncan Husk, while Isaac Preston of the Vergennes-area team and Isaac Whitney of the Otter Valley club claimed 5/6 crowns.

MAWA scored 179 points to take the overall crown from Colchester (175). The MAWA Tigers had two second-place finishers and four other wrestlers in the top six in the weight groupings.

The other three local clubs all fin-

ished in the top six, and not far behind the top teams. Springfield (161) was third, Vergennes (150) took fourth, and OV and Vergennes finished at a tie for fifth at 145.

The local place-winners were: 3/4 LEVEL • Group 1: 1. Miles Goetz, MAWA; 5. Karson Morris, MTA. • Group 2: 2. Joey Maneen, V. • Group 4: 2. Kaidin White, MTA; 5. Colton Murray, MAWA. • Group 5: 1. Parker Carl, MAWA; 3. Emmitt Mallory, OV.

• Group 6: 2. Gabriel Duval, MAWA; 3. Colby Benoit, OV; 6.

Izaiha Deyette, V. • Group 7: 1. Jason Sperry, MAWA; 2. Blake Allen, MTA; 3.

Trevor Wright, MTA. • Group 8: 4. Max Potter, OV. • Group 9: 1. Isayah Isham, MTA; 3. Tucker Wright, MTA. • Group 11: 2. Caleigh White, V; 3.

Benji Havey, MTA. • Group 12: 2. Keegan Reid, OV. 5/6 LEVEL • Group 1: 3. Mason White, MTA;

4. Brayden Hemingway, MTA. • Group 3: 2. Logan Stearns, V. • Group 6: 1. Avery Carl, MAWA; 5. Ethan Hallock, V. • Group 7: 1. Isaac Preston, V; 5.

Wesley Husk, MTA. • Group 8: 1. Isaac Whitney, OV; 2. Cecilia Didyoung, V; 3. Payton Lavoie, V; 4. Steven Lackard, MAWA. • Group 9: 2. Quincy Boone, OV; 3. Drake Felkl, OV. • Group 11: 2. Joseph Bergevin, MAWA.

Women’s lacrosse win twice on road; Tufts showdown next CLINTON, N.Y. — The Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team picked up two more victories this past weekend, both on the road against NESCAC foes, to improve to 12-1, 7-1 in league play.

The wins stretched the Panthers’ winning streak to 12 and set up the Panthers, ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division III, for a home showdown this Saturday at 2 p.m. with undefeated No. 6 Tufts.

The winner of that game, barring a stunning upset in games to be played in the middle of next week, will earn the top seed for the NESCAC tournament that will begin with the quarterfinal round on April 27. The highest remaining seed will host the league’s final four

the following weekend.

On this past Sunday the Panthers defeated host Hamilton, 13-9, in their second road game in two days.

Hamilton fell to 5-7, 2-7 in the league.

The Panthers took a 6-2 lead, but Hamilton cut it to 7-5 at the break.

Three goals by Emma McDonagh early in the second half helped Middlebury stretched the advantage to 11-6, and the Panthers moved to the win from there.

Jane Earley led the Panthers with three goals and four assists. McDonagh extended her scoring streak to 40 straight games by scoring four times, adding an assist. Jenna McNicholas also notched four goals. Addy Mitchell led the defense with four ground balls and two caused turnovers, Alex White

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Panther goalies Julia Keith and Kate Furber each played a half and made two saves.

On Saturday the Panthers went on a mid-game 5-0 run in a 14-8 win at Trinity (8-4, 4-4 NESCAC).

Middlebury’s Emily Barnard scored

the final goal of the first half to make it 9-6 at the break, and then a goal apiece by McNicholas and Kirsten Murphy and two more by Barnard made it 13-6 to open the second. The run lasted more than 17 minutes.

Barnard finished with four goals, while McDonagh and McNicholas each scored three. Earley chipped

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Local 4-H club members excel in Vt. horse contest

The 4-H’ers were judged in two classes of horse, sport horse geldings and English pleasure, then tested with a general knowledge written test, slides and identification stations. Combined scores from each phase were used to determine the winners with up to 10 rosette ribbons awarded in each division.

The competition was arranged by age with different questions and skills tests for each age group.

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Equine events generate statewide revenue

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The study, commissioned by the Vermont Horse Council, was released April 7. Some large horserelated businesses and many smaller horse owners, trainers and riders paid for the $13,000 study, hoping to get information they can use with lenders and with policymakers who are making decisions regarding agricultural businesses.

The study, carried out by the Center for Rural Studies at the University of Vermont, said about 8,800 people took part in horserelated events in Vermont last summer and fall. Many visited from

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McKenna White of Whiting and Catara Doner of Cornwall made the the top 10 in the Senior Division (ages 14 and older).

Tianna Rivait of Addison won the Novice Senior Division, a division for any 4-H’er, 1418, new to 4-H or a first-time participant in the state hippology contest.

Other winners from the area were Shyanne Wedge of Shoreham in the Junior 12 and 13 and Olivia Quinn of Brandon in Junior 8 and 9 division.

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Vermont basis, and that is The The Vermont Horse Council important for any and its members Summer Festival accounted for 44 of the legislation commissioned the percent of all horse- that impacts study in hopes that they related activity in the farming.” can use the information state, the study said. their own — Bonnie Sogoloff, for Other activity includes who owns Cedar businesses and to show horse shows put on by Spring Farm in others the economic the Green Mountain Charlotte impact of their work.

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Michelle Kingston, who has 12 horses at her training and lesson facility in Brandon, Lazy Acres Equine, said horse business owners will be able to use the information from the first study when they apply for business loans.

“The bank needs real data for the ability to offer us loans,” she said.

“They need to know what is the size of this industry in this state, and we have had no data whatsoever to give them. We can’t say if the industry is growing or contracting, all of the things that a normal business would be able to say.”

The information will also useful when talking to lawmakers about giving horse-related businesses the same tax breaks that dairy farms enjoy, such as the current use tax, said Bonnie Sogoloff, a trainer who owns Cedar Spring Farm in Charlotte with her husband.

Vermont’s 40-year-old current use program allows farm, forest land and some farm buildings to be valued and taxed based on its remaining in its agricultural or forest use, instead of being taxed based on its value in the real estate market.

“They consider equine recreational when in fact we are farms,” said Sogoloff, whose business, with 35 horses, occupies a former dairy farm. “We do have an agricultural basis, and that is important for any of the legislation that impacts farming.”

Vermont’s horse events have a large impact on tourism. Seventytwo percent of the parties that participated in horse events were from outside the state; 28 were from Vermont, the study said.

The last time there was a study on the Vermont horse industry was 2003, said Heidi Krantz, a horse owner who is president of the Vermont Horse Council. Most of that information was demographic, not economic, she said.

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Horses (Continued from Page 4B) or Agency of Agriculture or Forest Parks and Recreation about things like access to trails, we didn’t have any data,” Krantz said. “We are trying to be at the same table as, say, the mountain-bike community, who has been able to put together a lot of information about who comes to bike in the state and how much money they spend.”

The Vermont Horse Council, a volunteer-run nonprofit, is working on ways to increase participation in events. The group puts on an industry summit and works with the state and nonprofits to maintain amenities such as riding trails at Groton State Forest.

“In this day and age there is a real interest in building the outdoor recreation economy of Vermont, and we’re trying to say we’ve been part of that economy for generations,” Krantz said. “We have people who come here for horse-pulling, people come here to trail-ride, and we could do more of it if we could get more support and had help to promote what’s here.

The Center for Rural Studies collected its data using an 18-question survey, and members of the Vermont Horse Council helped survey the public as volunteers at 20 events last year. They collected 441 surveys at events such as the Addison County Fair and Field Days, Pond Hill Rodeo, Vermont Dressage Days, and the Huntington Farm Horse Trials.

The study authors said their findings were probably conservative.

“Although substantial, the value of the impact reported here is likely a conservative estimate,” they said. Some events were probably overlooked, and also attendance at the Dorset event was down 20 percent in 2018 because of problems reported with footing. The problems were corrected and attendance is expected to rebound next year, the authors said.

Also, the study didn’t take into account spending by event hosts — only visitors.

Main sponsors include the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, New England Agriculture and Feed Alliance, Farm Credit New England, and the Vermont Farm Bureau.

The Vermont Dairy Industry Association, or VIDA, this past winter announced its awards for quality milk produced on farms in the Green Mountain State.

David Houde of St. Johnsbury won the award for Overall Best Quality.

Nominees for VDIA milk quality awards included several Addison County dairies. They were: • Allendale Farm LP, Panton.

• B. Danyow Farm LLC, Ferrisburgh.

• Debra & Andrew Hogan, Whiting.

• Deer Valley Farms Partnership, Ferrisburgh.

• Dirk Jay Smits & Carole McBride, Addison.

• Elysian Fields, Shoreham.

• Essex Farm LLC, Vergennes.

• Hatch Farm Inc., Vergennes.

• Jeffrey & Olive Phillips, Bristol.

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• Michael Eastman, Addison.

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Pursuit leads to charges for allegedly impaired Orwell motorist ADDISON COUNTY — On Saturday, April 13, at around a quarter to 4 p.m., a Vermont State Police trooper saw a vehicle speeding on Route 7 in New Haven. The trooper clocked the car at 74 mph in a 50 mph zone and attempted to stop the

vehicle, but the driver failed to yield and the vehicle continued traveling southbound.

Police said the car entered the northbound lane on several occasions and put other motorists and his passenger at risk of serious bodily

injury or death. The pursuit came to an end after several miles when the driver safely stopped his car.

The trooper reported seeing several signs of impairment in the driver, identified as Kenneth Marcelle, 20, of Orwell.

Police took Marcelle into custody, transported him to the New Haven state police barracks, and cited him for driving under the influence, second o ff e n s e ; grossly negligent driving; driving with a suspended license; reckless endangering another person; and violating conditions of release.

Police said that Marcelle, who is due to answer the charges in Addison Superior Court, Criminal Division, on April 22, will also be issued multiple traffic tickets.

Meanwhile, as reported in Monday’s edition of the Independent, state police were called to a stretch of Route 125 in Addison twice on Wednesday, April 10, to reports of cars in Lake Champlain in separate incidents. Troopers first were called to the McCuen Slang Fishing Access off Route 125 a little more than a mile south of the bridge a little before 7 a.m. and found that a car stolen from Brandon was in the lake. Authorities removed the car from the lake.

State police were back on Route 125 just south of the bridge a little after 1 p.m., where a car had veered off Route 125 and plunged into Lake Champlain. Police said the driver had had an “undetermined medical event” that led to this accident, but he somehow was able to free himself from the car and get ashore. Police offered no further explanation. The man was treated at Porter Hospital.

State police are still investigating both incidents, and anyone with

information is asked to call them at 802-388-4919.

In other recent activity, Vermont State Police: • On April 2 announced that they had cited two Hancock residents — 43-year-old Dean Mitchell and Stacey Roy, 47 — for unlawful mischief. vThe citations arise from a March 5 report from a landlord in Rochester who told police that Mitchell and Roy had moved out of a rental property and he found $13,000 in damage to the property. They are due to answer the citations in Windsor County Superior Court on May 28.

• On April 11 at approximately 3:43 p.m. were notified of a twocar crash at the intersection of Routes 116 and Route 17 in Bristol north of the village. Police report that Harrison Corse, 61, of Bristol started to turn left from Route 17 onto Route 116 with the sun in his eye when his car collided with a vehicle turning left onto Vermont Route 17. The driver of the second car was identified as Camille Nobel, 64, of Starksboro. Both vehicles sustained moderate contact damage; both drivers were wearing their seat belts and were uninjured. Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected of contributing to the crash.

Police said issuance of traffic tickets was pending.

• On April 13 at a little after 11 a.m. responded to a two-car crash on Lake Dunmore Road in Leicester.

Police report that Danielle Laberge, 33, of East Middlebury was driving southbound on Lake Dunmore

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Road at approximately 5 mph as she was preparing to turn left into a private driveway and turned in front of a vehicle traveling northbound.

The driver of that car, identified as Brian Alger, 54, of Leicester, was going approximately 40 mph and told police that he could not avoid a collision. Both Laberge and Alger were wearing their seat belts and were uninjured. Both vehicles sustained moderate to heavy contact damage. Neither alcohol nor drugs were found to be contributing factors in the collision.

Police ticketed Laberge for failing to yield while turning left, which carries 2 points and a $220 fine.

• On April 15 announced that Ian Labounty, 28, of Crown Point, N.Y., had come to the New Haven barracks that day and was formally cited for driving under the influence of drugs and gross negligent driving with death resulting. The citation stemmed from a March 22 two-car crash on Route 22A in Addison in which police report Labounty’s car struck a car driven by 57-year-old Cecile Druzba, killing the South Burlington woman. Labounty will formally answer the charges on May 20 in Addison Superior Court, Criminal Division.

• On April 15 at approximately at 10 p.m. responded to a report of a burglary at Pulp Mill Bridge Road home in Weybridge. Police reported simply that someone gained entry into the residence and took undisclosed items. Any information regarding this burglary is asked to contact Trooper Mae Murdock at the New Haven barracks at 802-388-4919.

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1992 Titan 808, 14’x70’ Min. bid $7,826.91 Must be moved 5 days after sale.

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centerline and the driver was checked for driving under the influence of drugs after police smelled the odor of marijuana. Police determined she was not impaired, but found the marijuana on the driver’s person.

Merkel said the law is clear that although it is legal to possess a small amount of marijuana, a driver must carry it in a sealed container while operating a motor vehicle.

Between April 8 and 14 Vergennes police also operated seven special traffic-enforcement patrols within city limits and issued seven tickets and several warnings for various offenses, including cellphone use while driving and failing to honor stop signs as well as speeding.

In those seven days, city police also: On April 8: • Began investigating the theft of tools from a home on Commodore Drive; police said a door was kicked in.

• Investigated an assault complaint at Northlands Job Corps in which one student was allegedly hit in the ribs, had his head banged against a wall and was kicked in the knee, all in his dorm room. Police said they could not file charges because the victim refused to cooperate.

• Responded to Valley Vista at Alden Place to a report of a possibly suicidal female; the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad took her to Porter Hospital.

• Went to Creekview Apartments to check out a report of a drug odor and found nothing; police went back on April 12 after a report from the same complainant and again found no problem.

• Went to Main Street to help Addison County Superior Court expunge court records.

On April 9:

• Locked the door of a Main Street business found open after hours.

• Helped Vermont State Police evaluate a driver for DUI-drugs on West Main Street and determined the motorist was not impaired.

• Began investigating phone threats made to a female Northlands employee.

On April 11: • Went to Addison on behalf of state police to check possible unlawful entry into a home, but found no one.

• Checked the welfare of a John Graham Shelter resident, who was determined to be OK. On April 12 issued court diversion paperwork to a Northlands student for an alcohol offense.

On April 13: • Heard a complaint at the station from a Northlands student that employees did not wake him up in time to catch a ride home.

• Received a complaint from a John Graham Shelter resident that his bicycle had been vandalized.

• Cited John A. Cunningham, 45, of Bristol for DUI-drugs after stopping his vehicle on Route 7 following a state police alert of a vehicle weaving on the highway.

• Warned a motorcycle owner not to speed on South Maple Street.

• Ticketed a dog owner for letting the animal run loose in the Green Street area; police said the owner is a repeat offender.

On April 14: • Helped motorists get into locked vehicles on Green Street and Crescent Drive.

• Warned a dog owner about letting the animal run loose in the New Haven Road area.

• Dealt with a Creekview Apartments noise complaint.

Vergennes Police Log

Public Notices Pages 6B & 11B. Index on Page 11B

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN WARNING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF HEARING

A public hearing before the Development Review Board of the Town of New Haven will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: To hear application 2019DRB-04-NCS by Victor Laberge to remove a garage and construct a garage on his property at 794 Dog Team Road. The old garage and the proposed garage do not meet the required front yard setbacks.

To hear application 2019DRB-05-BLA by Steven Heffernan and Sean Heffernan at 1161 Hunt Road (lot 1 & lot2). Lot 1 will be increased from 6.05 acres to 8.03 acres and Lot 2 will decrease from 7.45 acres to 5.48 acres.

To hear application 2019DRB-06-BLA by John & Carmen Palmer at 328 North Street. The original 3 acre lot will be decreased from 3 acres to 2 acres and the remaining acreage will increase from 245 acres to 246 acres.

Participation in local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. The above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerks office during normal business hours. Persons wishing to appear and be heard by the Board may do so in person or be represented by an agent or attorney. Communications about the above applications may also be made in writing to the board on or before the date of the hearing.

Kathleen L Barrett 4/18 New Haven DRB Chair

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Public Meetings

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ADULT ALL- RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders.

Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802683-5569 or visit turningpointaddisonvt.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:158:15am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon-1pm. 12 Step Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7-8pm.

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

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP - For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, confidential and free.

At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

7:30-8:30 PM Friday evenings.

AL-ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking.

Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers welcome. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15-8:15 pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9-10am.

Discussion 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Ripton 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), Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30-6:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, New Haven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30-8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:308:30pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon-1pm.

Daily Reflection Meeting, Vergennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7-8pm.

Services

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:158:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon-1pm. Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7-8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9-10am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, Beginner’s Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30-7:30pm.

ARE YOU BOTHERED

BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al-Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs).

Anonymous and confidential, we share our experience, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Mondays, 6:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

Services

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 888763-3366 or parkinsoninfo@ uvmhealth.org.

R E F U G E R E C O V E RY - TUESDAYS 6-7 p.m. A non-theistic, Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds.

Dedicated to the practices of mindfulness, compassion, forgiveness, and generosity, this recovery meeting uses meditation 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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SATURDAY 4/20, 9am to 1pm furniture, China, clothes, books, records, misc. 638 Weybridge St., Middlebury.

Opportunities BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEEKEEPING classes - May 18-19 and June 2nd. Contact Ross Conrad with questions or to register: (802) 349-4279 dancingbhoney@gmail.com.

BGS Custodian II

Join the Addison County Parent/Child Center Team!

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.

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.

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

FULL TIME LICENSED Electrician, apprentice electrician, and electrician’s helper, for residential and commercial work in Addison and Rutland County area’s.

Competitive pay and benefits. Please e-mail resume to: hfisher747@comcast.net.

OUTREACH WORKER

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 Addy Indy Classifieds are online: addisonindependent.com/classifieds

Help Wanted

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.

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EXECUTIVE CO-DIRECTOR

Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plastering.

Also tile. Call Joe 802-2345545 or Justin 802-2342190.

CONSTRUCTION: ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802-989-0009.

Lost and Found LOST: MAKITA IMPACT driver. Lost Tuesday April, 2nd on Barnes Rd. in Whiting. 897-5160 ask for Ray/ leave message.

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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Did You Know?

The Horse’s 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 Horse’s 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 didn’t 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 it’s 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 Horse’s Touch Volunteer.

To learn more about volunteering with The Horse’s Touch, please contact RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 or rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org.

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people-peRsoN foR ouR G N HIRI dyNAmIc sAles TeAm The Addison Independent is hiring a top-notch advertising representative with sales experience to sell new and service established accounts in Addison, Rutland, and Chittenden County. Individual must be excited to represent existing print and digital marketing plans as well as budding new digital platforms.

Must enjoy meeting and working with people, have strong written and verbal communication skills and a desire to actively listen and help businesses succeed.

Challenging, fast-paced work both within the office and on the road. Must have professional appearance, attention to detail and a creative attitude. This position offers ample opportunity to excel.

Commission-based compensation with health care package, 401K benefits and flexible work schedule.

Excellent opportunity for learning or honing sales/ business skills.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Christy Lynn, Director of Sales 58 Maple Street | Middlebury, VT 05753 christy@addisonindependent.com

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Cost Accountant WhistlePig LLC continues to grow, and would like to hire an experienced Cost Accountant for its Shoreham, Vermont location. This person would also spend some time at our Moriah, New York warehouse facility.

We are looking for the following attributes: • Knowledge of SAP Business One Software or very similar • Strong foundation in inventory, production, and costing processes and how they flow through software system • Good understanding of how to extract relevant and accurate reports from the software system • Knowledge of spirits industry preferred • Preparation of monthly internal financial reporting and analysis • Compliance with and enhancement of internal controls, policies, procedures, and process definition and improvement Job Requirements • BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field • 5 years’ experience 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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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

CRUSHER OPERATOR Willing to train the right candidate. Benefits included.

Call (802)482-2335 for more information or send resume to: Hinesburg Sand & Gravel, Co., Inc.,

14818 Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

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.

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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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LANDSCAPERS- COLBY HILL Landscape Company is now hiring for the 2019 season. We are a landscape construction company, specializing in the installation of patios, walkways, walls and plantings, as well as maintenance. Applicants must have vaild drivers license and reliable transportation.

Starting pay $14/hr. Pay may commensurate with experience. Call Dave at 802-363-9958.

TEARDROP CAMPER 2016 T@G. $8,600. 13ft. long 1,300 lbs. Easy towing, full galley kitchen, dry, comfortable cabin, queen bed, AC/ TV 48” Inside height (cannot stand up). No bathroom.

Side tent included; Google T@G; reply to renglish@ wcvt.com.

MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking.

Can be subdivided. RealNet Management Inc. 802388-4994.

PROFESSIONAL FEMALE WISHING TO share new and beautifully furnished two bedroom apartment.

All hardwood floors. Rent $625. including utilities. 978489-5810.

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED carpenter/construction worker. Minimum 2 years’ experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construction work. Must have reliable transportation.

Pay based on experience.

This is a full-time year-round position. Contact Chris at Summit Up Construction, 802-558-0784 or send resume to: summitupconstruction@gmail.com.

1 BR. DETACHED furnished apartment. No pets or smoking, private. Kayak, $600/ mo. (860) 921-7765.

HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background check required. EHO.

2, 3 AND 4 bedroom apartments available June 1st.

In the heart of downtown Middlebury. Walking everywhere, including to college.

Text Baba 802-373-6456.

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.

PAINTERS WANTED Acorn Painting is now hiring for the 2019 exterior season.

Experience preferred but willing to train. Please have a valid drivers license, your own reliable 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 commercial kitchen/deli required.

Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802-3497101.

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.

PART TIME SEASONAL deli position. May 6th - Sept.

27th. Set hours Monday Friday 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 Members. 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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Preschool Teachers Wanted

Bridge School of Middlebury, founded in 1980, is expanding it’s high quality education to include preschool. Are you interested in joining our team and being part of a new and creative venture opening in June? We are looking for a full-time teacher. Teachers with strengths in curriculum planning and collaborative teaming and an interest in emergent curriculum are encouraged to apply. Experience and degree in early childhood education or related field preferred. Salaried position with benefits. Also looking for substitutes and part time summer care (10 hours). Send cover letter, resume, and three written references to Bridge School, 1469 Exchange St, Middlebury, Vt, 05753 or via email to jenne@bridgeschoolvermont.org. For more information, contact: Jenne Morton at 802-877-3742.

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Custodian

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.

BARRELS - 55 GALLON food grade. Great storage for sap/syrup, water, grain, compost. $25/each. Call 453-4235.

FOR SALE; 1980 MACK super 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.

PRIVACY HEDGES - spring blowout sale. 6ft. Arborvitae - reg. $179, now $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. Free Installation/Free delivery.

Limited Supply. Order now: 518-536-1367, lowcosttreefarm.com.

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2,500 SQ.FT. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL or food-based business. Vermont state or USDA inspected. 656 Exchange Street, Middlebury, Vermont. Call for information 802-388-4831.

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

BRISTOL VILLAGE, HIGHLY Visible Retail/Office street level space on the Main Street. Approx.

1,800 SF plus basement storage. Available March 1, 2019. $1,370 mo. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453-4670 or Tom@WallaceRE.com.

CHARMING STUDIO APARTMENT in the heart of downtown Middlebury. Tile bath and kitchen. Available June 1st. Text Baba, 802373-6456.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addison. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weathertight 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 1 BEDROOM apartment. Close to college. $800/month plus deposit. Some utilities included. 388-0401.

MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A home w/ avid sports & music fan in his 30s. Provide companionship, cooking 3-4x/wk & help w/ errands in exchange for minimal rent.

Shared Bath. No deposit.

863-5625,

RIPTON: SHARE A HOME with a woman in her 60s who enjoys VPR & gardening. $400/mo. (all inc.) plus help w/ yard-work. No smoking. No deposit. 863-5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background check required. EHO. SMALL OFFICE SPACE, 656 Exchange Street, Middlebury. $500/month. 802388-4831.

S PA C I O U S , M O D E R N AND FULLY furnished studio apartment on scenic country property. Garage and barn storage, home security system, generator backup, heated car garage, washer/dryer, plowing and lawn maintenance, WiFi. Non-smoker, pet allowed, rental referrals preferred. $875/month, including utilities. 20 minutes to Middlebury, 20 minutes to Rutland.

Available May 1, 2019. Call Lisa at (315)-372-6707, or e-mail at lisa.alderman@ gmail.com.

VALLEY VIEW APARTMENTS is currently accepting applications for 1 and 2 BR apartments in Vergennes. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. Elderly or disabled only. W/D onsite. Call 802-247-0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM, fully furnished apartment, all inclusive, W/D. $1,250/month. 802349-8544.

FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green.

802-282-9110.

Real Estate 2 0 1 9 E N E R G Y S TA R homes, Modular, Doublewides and Singlewides.

Open 7 days a week.

Beanshomes.com. 600 Rte. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1-802-7732555. tflanders@ beanshomes.com. Down Payment Assistance Now Available.

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.

FERRISBURGH LOTS with public water and constructed septic field ready for building. Atkins Farm behind the Town Hall and Elementary School. 2 acres - $84,500, 5 acres - $99,500. Also private wooded 1 acres lot with 2 bedroom septic design. $55,000. cshinsdale@ gmavt.net or 802-425-3008.

Att. Farmers 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.

OPPORTUNITY TO pasture board 70 diary young stock or beef in Charlotte.

Excellent forages, 16 paddocks, fence moved daily, 15 years experience. Starting 5/15 thru 11/1 depending on weather. Please call 802-482-3848. References available.

W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462-2755, John Whitney.

Wanted

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802-3884994.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802-272-7527. Consulting/ appraisal services available.

House calls made free of charge.

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ground floor apartment with deck and parking, in the center of town. $1,800/ mo. all inclusive. No pets.

802-349-8544.

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MIDDLEBURY-RTE 7 efficiency apartment. Heat, water and trash removal included. No pets. No smoking. $700/month. Available May 1. 802-388-1917.

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Addison Independent, Thursday, April 18, 2019 — PAGE 11B

Public Notices

Index Found on Page 11B. Addison County Superior Court (4)

Middlebury (1) Monkton (1) New Haven (2) Ripton (1) Shoreham (2) Vermont Agency of Transportation (1)

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN INVITATION TO BID

The Towns of Addison, Bridport, Cornwall, Shoreham, Starksboro and Vergennes

The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

78 North Street New Haven, Vermont 05472 (802) 453 – 3516 SEALED BIDS FOR: Reclaiming, and furnishing and placing asphalt at noted locations will be received at the New Haven Town Offices at 78 North Street, New Haven, Vermont 05472 until 7:00 pm on May 7, 2019, and will be publically opened at the Selectboard meeting on May 7, 2019 on or after 7:00 pm at the New Haven Town Offices listed above.

Specifications for bidders and bid forms may be obtained without charge at the New Haven Town Offices, 78 North Street, New Haven, VT 05472.

The Town of New Haven, VT reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject any and all bids, or to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of New Haven.

4/8, 11, 15, 18

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm

PUBLIC HEARING FOR SHOREHAM ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT

Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse

The public hearing date is May 8th at 6:00 PM at the Shoreham Town Office, 297 Main Street, Shoreham Shoreham Village Commercial Design Overlay District and Village Park District The Shoreham Selectboard hereby provides notice of a public hearing, pursuant to Title 24, section 4444 of the Vermont Statutes, to make the Village Commercial Design Overlay District a permanent part of the Shoreham Zoning Regulations and to establish a new Village Park District (VPD). The purpose of the Village Park District is to preserve an unimproved parcel of land for the use and enjoyment of the residents and guests of the Town of Shoreham for recreational purposes. The VPD lies adjacent to, and within easy walking distance of, most of the Village. This proposed district consists of municipally owned land with severe physical limitations for development.

A copy of the full proposal may be found on the Shoreham Town website www. shorehamvt.org, or a copy may be obtained from the Town Office.

Persons wishing to be heard at this public hearing may do so in person, or may be represented at the hearing by a licensed Vermont Attorney or an authorized agent.

Please note that in accordance with Chapter 117, Section 4464, of the Vermont Statutes, participation (by testimony) in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to make subsequent appeal.

4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

802-388-1966

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 26-2-18 ANCV U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST v.

KEVIN W. RACINE AND ALETA P. RACINE F/K/A ALETA P. KEISMAN OCCUPANTS OF: 2 Booska Court, Vergennes VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 31, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Kevin W. Racine and Aleta P. Racine to Champion Mortgage, a division of KeyBank, National Association, dated June 16, 2006 and recorded in Book 63 Page 300 of the land records of the City of Vergennes, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Champion Mortgage, a division of KeyBank, National Association to Beneficial Homeowner Service Corporation, dated January 24, 2007 and recorded in Volume 64 Page 449 a and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Beneficial Homeowner Service Corporation to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, dated March 6, 2015 and recorded in Volume 78 Page 120, both with the Land Records of the City of Vergennes for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2 Booska Court, Vergennes, Vermont on May 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OF LAND IN VERGENNES, IN THE COUNTY OF ADDISON AND STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, VIZ: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BOOSKA COURT, PRESENTLY NUMBERED 2 BOUSKA COURT, IN VERGENNES, COUNTY OF ADDISON AND STATE OF VERMONT, SAID PARCEL BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 260, BLOCK 491, AS MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED IN A DEED DULY RECORDED WITH THE LAND RECORDS IN AND FOR VERGENNES, COUNTY OF ADDISON, STATE OF VERMONT IN VOLUME 51 AT PAGE 145, TO WHICH DEED REFERENCE MY BE HAD FOR A MORE SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED. TAX ID: 260491.9 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : April 4, 2019 By: ___/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren_________ Rachel Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 4/18, 4/25, 5/2

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

DOCKET NO: 172-10-17 ANCV SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC v.

ANN M. DITTAMI OCCUPANTS OF: 65 Mountain Road, Salisbury VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ann M. Dittami to Bank of America, N.A., dated January 12, 2010 and recorded in Book 63 Page 239 of the land records of the Town of Salisbury, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Bank of America, N.A. to Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC dated June 19, 2017 and recorded in Book 69 Page 517 of the land records of the Town of Salisbury for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 65 Mountain Road, Salisbury, Vermont on May 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: In the Town of Salisbury, in the County of Addison and State of Vermont, described as follows, viz: “Beginning at an iron pipe at the Southeast corner of Lot #18 as shown on a Plan of Lots entitled ‘’Lake Dunmore Cottage Lots owned by M. H. McLaughlin, Salisbury, Vermont, 1938”, and running thence North 78 degrees 30’ West 175.4 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 57 degrees 00’ West 39.7 feat to an iron pipe; thence South 83 degrees 45’ West 99 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 45’ West 44.9 feet to a point in the center of an existing dock at the shore line of Lake Dunmore, thence running along the Easterly shore line of Lake Dunmore to a point marking the Southwest corner of Lot #19 as shown on the aforementioned Plan; thence running North 56 degrees 00’ East 85.4 feet; thence South 42 degrees 30’ East 66,1 feet; thence South 50 degrees 00` East 45.3 feet to an iron pipe at a Sixteen inch white birch; thence North 78 degrees 15’ East 135.7 feet to an Iron pipe making the Southeast corner of Lot #19 as shown on the aforementioned Plan; thence North 14 degrees East along the Easterly Pine of Lot 19 79.86 feet to the place of beginning.

Reference is made to a Map of Lake Dunmore Cottage Lots re-surveyed and checked by Lee H. Lowell October 20, 1957, a copy of which Is on File in the Town Clerk’s Office, Salisbury, Vermont.”

Being the same parcel conveyed to Francis R. Dittami, Jr. and Ann M. Dittami from Jonathan Blake and Cathie Hahl, by virtue of a Deed dated 08/29/1988, recorded 08/31/1988, in Deed Book 36, Page 226, County of Addison, State of Vermont Assessor’s Parcel No: 0135-3097-000A-1 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : March 18, 2019 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 Farmington, CT 06032

Vermont Agency of trAnsportAtion public notice Herbicide sprAying

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has requested from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets, a permit to apply the following herbicides: Garlon 4 ULTRA, Garlon 3A, Oust Extra, Escort, Krenite S, and Rodeo to control unwanted vegetation along all State highways and at State airports. Operations are authorized to start approximately May 13, 2019, but will not begin until the appropriate notification requirements are completed. The application will be made by certified pesticide applicators using mechanically controlled equipment and hand-controlled methods. The methods employed are intended to avoid or eliminate drift. Residents along the rights-of-way (ROW) are encouraged to protect sensitive environments or water supplies within 100 feet of the ROW limits. Residents should notify VTrans of the existence of any water supplies within 100 feet of the State’s ROW. Citizens wishing to inform VTrans are urged to contact the nearest District Transportation Administrator as follows: District 1 - Bennington - (802) 447-2790, District 2 - Dummerston - (802) 254-5011, District 3 - Mendon - (802) 786-5826.

District 4 - White River Junction - (802) 295-8888, District 5 - Colchester - (802) 6551580, District 7 - St. Johnsbury - (802) 748-6670, District 8 - St. Albans – (802) 524-5926, District 9 – Derby – (802) 334-7934. The contact person at the State Highway Department Headquarters is Dexter Puls, Stormwater Technician, 2178 Airport Rd. – Unit A, Barre, VT 05641, (802)461-9822 or dexter.puls@vermont.gov. Contact can also be made using the VTrans Internet Web page at www.aot.state.vt.us/maint/mainthome.htm The appropriate place to contact with comments other than VTrans is the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Agriculture Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 828-2431. The link to their web page that would describe the VTrans herbicide application permit request can be found at www.VermontAgriculture.com.

2019 PUBLIC NOTICE HERBICIDE SPRAYING

The above mentioned municipalities have each requested from the Secretary of the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets a permit to apply the following herbicides: Garlon 4 ultra (Triclopyr), Garlon 3A (Triclopyr), Krenite S (Fosamine), Escort XP (Metasulfuron),Oust Extra (Sulfometuron) and Accord (glyphosate) to control unwanted vegetation along town and city owned highways. Selective spray operations will start approximately June 1st. The applications will be made by certified pesticide applicators using mechanically controlled equipment and hand control methods. Residents along the right-of-way are encouraged to protect sensitive environmental areas, organic farm land and water supplies from spray.

It is the resident’s responsibility to notify the town of the existence of these situations adjacent to the town right-of-way. Citizens wishing to inform the town are urged to contact the contact person for their respective town as follows: Addison- Bryan Nolan 759-2570, Bridport- Dusty Huestis 758-2113, Cornwall- Mike Sunderland 462-2752, ShorehamJason Paquette 897-5451, Starksboro - Tom Estey 453-2319 and Vergennes- Jim Larrow 877-3585 The appropriate place to contact with comments, other than the towns is the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Agriculture Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, telephone 802-828-2431. Their link Web page that would describe the town’s spray permit request can be found at www.

VermontAgriculture.com 4/11, 4/18

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 104-6-18 ANCV

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC v.

HENRY M. BABCOCK JR. A/K/A HENRY BABCOCK AND STACY L. BABCOCK A/K/A STACY BABCOCK OCCUPANTS OF: 2750 Leicester Whiting Road, Whiting VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 9, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Henry M. Babcock Jr. and Stacy L. Babcock to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC, dated July 23, 2008 and recorded in Book 65 Page 351 of the land records of the Town of Leicerster, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC dated August 14, 2017 and recorded in Book 80 Page 517 of the land records of the Town of Leicester for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2750 Leicester Whiting Road, Whiting, Vermont on May 2, 2019 at 9:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Henry Babcock and Stacy Babcock by Warranty Deed of Steven P. Deitz and Lois A. Deitz dated November 30, 2006 and recorded December 6, 2006 at Book 63, Pages 196-198 of the Town of Leicester Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: April 1, 2019 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032

4/18, 4/25

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

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

TOWN OF RIPTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Town Office on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing on application (#19-5) from Eric Warren for approval of the use of the lands and premises located at 3298 Lincoln Road (Tax Map ID# 02-01-51) as a childrens’ summer camp for two weeks.

The application is available for inspection at the Town Office. Interested parties who wish to appeal or to be heard at the hearing may do so in person, or may be represented by an agent or an attorney. Communications relating to the application may be filed in writing with the Commission either before or during the hearing.

N.B.: Participation in the hearing is necessary to establish status as an ‘interested person’ and the right to appeal decisions rendered in that hearing, according to the provisions of 24 V.S.A. 117 §§4465(b) and 4471(a). Participation consists of offering, through oral or written testimony, evidence or a statement of concern directly related to the subject of the hearing.

Respectfully submitted, Martin Kulczyk, Chair 4/18

Town of MonkTon RequesT foR PRoPosal

The Town of Monkton seeks proposals from qualified architectural firms and their consultant teams for professional services including design, document preparation, independent cost estimating, bidding and negotiation and construction administration, for a proposed Town Offices, Library, & Community Space to be situated on the Monkton Town Land adjacent to the Monkton Friends Methodist Church.

Complete RFP document is available at monktonvt.com/RFP or at Monkton Town Hall. Mandatory site visit on April 23.

4/18, 4/22

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 49-3-18 ANCV NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/S MR. COOPER v.

JAMIE JO BARROWS AND BENJAMIN E. SMITH OCCUPANTS OF: 1907 Mountain Road, Addison VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

4/11, 4/18, 4/25

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered FORMTEXT , in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Jamie Jo Barrows and Benjamin E. Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ARK-LA-Tex Financial Services LLC DBA Benchmark Mortgage, dated December 11, 2009 and recorded in Book 95 Page 446 of the land records of the Town of Addison, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ARK-LATex Financial Services LLC DBA Benchmark Mortgage to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP dated May 14, 2012 and recorded in Book 99 Page 121 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP to Nationstar Mortgage LLC dated June 9, 2015 and recorded in Book 104 Page 566 of the land records of the Town of Addison for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1907 Mountain Road, Addison, Vermont on May 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Benjamin E. Smith and Jamie Jo Barrows by Warranty Deed of Hedy M. Sackett, dated December 11, 2009, to be recorded prior hereto in the Addison Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Hedy M. Sackett by Warranty Deed of Elizabeth H. Burgess dated June 16, 1998 and recorded in Book 65 at Page 70 of the Town of Addison Land Records and partially described therein as follows `Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Elizabeth H. Burgess by Warranty Deed of John W. Freyberger dated May 6, 1986, and recorded at Book 45 Pages 125-126 Addison Land Records, and being therein described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John W. Freyberger by Warranty Deed of Ricky R. Condon and Holly D. Condon dated April 4, 1985, and recorded at Book 43 Pages 529-530 of the Addison Land Records, and being therein described as follows: Being all the same lands and premise described in a Warranty Deed from Yvonne R. Condon to Ricky R. Condon and Holly Condon, dated June 16, 1981, recorded at Volume 40, Page 405 of the Addison Land Records. Said lands and premises are more particularly described therein as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Stephen J. Condon, Jr. and Yvonne R. Condon by Warranty Deed of Charles L. Phillips and Jacqueline Phillips, dated June, 16, 1971, and recorded at Book 34 Pages 454- 455 Addison Land Records and being therein described as follows: Commencing at a telephone pole in the easterly line of the highway known as the Mountain Road, southwesterly of the house on the lands hereby conveyed; Thence northerly in the line of said highway 298.20 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence S 60° 54’ E 205.82 feet to an iron pipe; Thence S 08° 00’ W 24.10 feet, more or less, to an iron pipe; Thence continuing southerly in approximately the same bearing 200 feet, more or less, to a point; Thence westerly 192 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Said land and premises are a part of the land and premises described in a deed to the Grantors herein from Frank Whitford’s Admx., recorded in Addison Land Records Book 31, Page 492.

This deed is executed for the sole purpose of correcting the description in a previous deed from the Grantors herein to the Grantees herein, dated August 31, 1960 recorded in Book 32, Pages 27-28 Addison Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to said deeds and their records and to all prior deeds and their records for a further and more complete description of the land and premises herein conveyed.

Reference is made to one certain Order and Decree of the Addison County Court, Yvonne R. Condon v. Stephen J. Condon, Jr., Docket No. C74-73Ad, dated December 17, 1973, and recorded at Book 36 Page 64 Addison Land Records awarding the above described lands and premises to the Grantor free and clear of the marital rights of Stephen J. Condon, Jr. Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned deeds and deeds and records therein referenced, all in further aid of this description.

Subject to easements and rights of way of record.

Reference is hereby made to said deed and its records and to all prior deeds and their records for a more complete description of the lands and premise conveyed....’

Reference is hereby made to said deeds and their records and to all prior deeds and their records for a further and more complete description of the lands and premises herein conveyed.”

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : March 20, 2019 By:__/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren________ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 4/4, 4/11, 4/18

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Whiting man cited for DUI in Middlebury

MUHS MODEL U.N. members Grace Vining, left, Alice Ganey, Grace Tucker, Wren Colwell and Kyle Mitchell took part in Dartmouth College’s Model U.N. conference on April 5, 6, and 7. Colwell was awarded a verbal commendation for her skill in taking the role of Japan in a historical re-enactment of the League of Nations.

Photo courtesy Caroline Schmidt

Five MUHS students represent nations powers (Germany, Japan, Italy) that led to World War II. At the conference at Dartmouth, however, the League of Nations members managed MIDDLEBURY — Five students committee from Middlebury Union High School to work out an agreement which traveled to Dartmouth College April 5 satisfied all sides enough that Japan decided to through 7 to participate in the Dartmouth One of the goals stay in the League of and keep on Model United Nations of Model United Nations participating rather than Conference. This year withdrawing, which is the conference brought Nations is to what happened in real together 480 high give students life. Colwell’s award school students, from the opportunity 30 public and private to discuss world recognized that she kept to Japan’s broad schools throughout the issues from policies and interests, Northeast — Vermont, and knew the history Maine, New Hampshire, many different and facts, while also M a s s a c h u s e t t s , viewpoints. working to consider Connecticut, and New Jersey — for three days of debate in the positions and needs of the other nations and colonies involved.

13 different committees.

In addition to Colwell’s Wren Colwell, a junior at Middlebury Union High School, participation in the League of won a Verbal Commendation for her Nations Historical Committee, Grace skill in taking the role of Japan in a Tucker represented the U.S. in the historical re-enactment of the League SOCHUM (Social, Humanitarian and of Nations. In 1931, Japanese troops Cultural) committee, which discussed refugees.

Kyle had invaded Manchuria, a part of environmental China, and China appealed to the Mitchell took the role of Jamaica in League of Nations for help. The the Organization of American States League of Nations failed to stop dealing with the Venezuelan crisis, Japan. Many consider the failure as Grace Vining took the position of the first step toward the challenge Iran in a Special Political committee to international peace by the Axis dealing with the situation in Yemen,

Take part in Model U.N. at Dartmouth

and Alice Ganey represented China in the U.N. Human Rights Committee looking at the situation of the Rohinga Muslim minority in Myanmar.

The goal of Model United Nations is to give students the opportunity to discuss world issues from many different viewpoints, to develop negotiating and debating skills as they work together to come up with realistic solutions, and to have fun meeting new and challenging peers.

Model UN experience prepares students to explain their views, listen to others’ concerns, and work together to make good decisions.

Students are thus empowered to bring their voices more effectively into whatever situations they encounter throughout their lives.

Students learn what they can in advance of a conference, then do their best to advocate for their country while working with the others. The larger idea is to emphasize that political decisions, no matter how consequential, are made by people, fallible humans, and that events can unfold different ways depending on the actions of the people involved.

Model United Nations at MUHS also runs their own one-day conference for Vermont schools each fall. Faculty Advisors are Ariell Slater and Carolyn Schmidt.

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police cited Joel D. Suchite-Carrera, 33, of Whiting for driving under the influence, following a traffic stop at the intersection of Academy and South Main streets on April 13.

Police said they measured SuchiteCarrera’s blood-alcohol content at 0.114 percent; the legal limit for driving is 0.08.

In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Began their investigation into a suspected ATM fraud case at the National Bank of Middlebury’s Seymour Street location on April 8.

• Were informed of the alleged theft of some “items” from a Court Street apartment on April 8.

• Responded to a report of a loud party at a Middlebury College social house at around 11:10 p.m. on April 9. Police said they told the tenants to control the noise or their party would be shut down.

• Checked on the welfare of an Elm Street person believed to have been considering self-harm on April 9.

• Were informed a cell phone had been stolen from the Daily Grind coffee shop on Merchants Row on April 9. Police said the suspect is a man, described as in his 40s or 50s, around 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and was wearing a

bright orange hooded sweatshirt with black arms. Anyone with information is asked to call Middlebury police at 388-3191.

• Took a truant Middlebury Union Middle School student back to the campus on April 9.

• Helped Vermont State Police at the scene of a drunken driving stop on Route 7 South on April 9.

• Investigated a report of a mental health patient allegedly attacking a caregiver at a Court Street Extension location on April 11. Counseling Service of Addison County officials intervened in the case, and no charges have been brought against the patient, police said.

• Served a no-trespass order on April 11 on a person who wasn’t wanted at the Maplefields Store on North Pleasant Street.

• Assisted Middlebury Regional EMS on April 11 with a patient at a Cross Street residence.

• Responded multiple times on April 11 to a Cross Street address on reports of multiple E-911 hang-up calls. Police said they found the caller to have been

intoxicated.

• Checked on the welfare of a Buttolph Drive resident on April 12.

Police said they referred the woman to the appropriate social services.

• Removed two drunken students who had been sitting in South Main Street at around 1:22 a.m. on April 12.

• Helped Vermont State Police pursue a vehicle on Cross and Main streets on April 13.

• Were informed of the theft of a trailer hitch from a vehicle parked off Mill Street on April 14.

• Received a report that some “items” had been stolen from a Halpin Road home on April 14. Police said the homeowner believes the items might have been taken while they were being shipped out of state recently. The case remains under investigation.

• Checked on the welfare of a man who had been hanging out at the Academy Street bus stop for four hours on April 14. Police found the man to be OK. • Were informed on April 14 that medications were missing from a Jayne Court residence.

• Responded to a report of a drunken man refusing to leave Two Brothers Tavern on Main Street on March 15.

Police said the man had left upon their arrival.

vehicle identification number.

In other recent activity, Bristol police: • On March 25 investigated a complaint that someone drove away from a local business without paying for the gas they pumped.

• On March 25 facilitated the return of a lost key.

• On March 26 received a parking complaint.

• On March 26 helped resolve a juvenile problem.

• On March 27 completed one hour of online Child Seat Technician certification training.

• On March 28 served someone with a notice against trespass.

• On March 28 investigated alleged disorderly conduct.

• On March 28 assisted someone with a possible scam.

• On March 31 facilitated the return of a stray dog to its owner.

• On March 31 completed online training on responding to domestic violence calls.

• On April 2 at 11:40 a.m. responded to a minor two-car crash and facilitated an information exchange, but the damage did not rise to the level of a reportable crash.

• On April 2 responded to another minor two-vehicle crash. Report to be completed.

• On April 3 investigated an alleged theft.

• On April 4 assisted with a death investigation. The death was attributed to natural causes.

• On April 4 removed from East Street a piece of wood that had been causing a traffic hazard.

• On April 5 recovered an abandoned Trek mountain bike. The owner may contact Bristol police at 453-2533.

• On April 6 secured an unsecure building.

• On April 7 conducted a quarterly sex offender registry check and found everyone compliant.

• On April 7 completed training related to car seat inspections.

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Bristol Police Log BRISTOL — On April 6 at 9:30 a.m. a citizen reported spray paint on a telephone pole on North Street, near Pine Street. Five poles have white paint on them, with one reading “rebel.” Anyone with information on how this happened is asked to contact Bristol police at 453-2533.

Between March 25 and April 7, Bristol police assisted Vermont State Police three times, Bristol Fire Department twice, Bristol Rescue Squad twice, Addison County Sheriff’s Department once, Middlebury police once and Vermont Fish & Wildlife once.

Officers in the Bristol department completed 21 foot patrols and more than five hours of car patrols in various parts of town, some of which were part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program.

Bristol officers checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 14 times, conducted three business checks, processed at least five requests for fingerprints and verified one

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JUDY ALBRIGHT’S “MY HAPPY PLACE”

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BARBARA NELSON’S “DUNMORE FROM THE NORTH COVE”

A BOWL BY WRIGHT HARTMAN

CRISTINE KOSSOW’S “BASHFUL”

KATHLEEN KOLB’S “HAZY HORIZON, SPRING”

TOWN HALL THEATER HIGHLIGHTS VISUAL ARTISTS AT UPCOMING GALA

BY ELSIE LYNN PARINI

ho doesn’t love a good gala? I mean, come on… especially in springtime. It’s the best excuse to dig out those not-at-allpractical-but-ohso-wonderful shoes that have been hiding in the back of your closet all winter and get out on the town.

Those fabulous shoes and you are in luck, because Town Hall Theater in Middlebury

is hosting a first-time gala that’s gonna be glamorous. “A Toast to the Arts” is a unique opportunity to meet and celebrate dozens of Vermont’s best visual artists and to buy their works at an exclusive fundraising gala at the theater, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 9.

This new event will highlight 28 top artists — 16 from Addison County — and their carefully selected paintings, pastels, ceramics, wood and glass sculptures, tapestries, wearable art, basketry and photography in all price ranges.

Participating artists include: Judy Albright, Kris SEE TOAST ON PAGE 2

STACEY STANHOPE-DUNDON’S “SEAHORSE”

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Andrews, Bonnie Baird, Gabriele Baumann, Anne Cady, Kathy Clarke, Christine Compton, Robert Compton, Lyn DuMoulin, Danielle GoriMontanelli, Wright Hartman, Chuck Herrmann, Leslie Kameny, Kathleen Kolb, Cristine Kossow, Ellyn Mack, Gabrielle McDermit, Michael Mode, Barbara Nelson, Don Ross, Hannah Sessions, Stacey Stanhope, Elinor Steele, Patricia Todd, Rose Umerlik, Lynn Yarrington, Carolyn Zuaro and Joe Zuaro.

All of the artists will donate half of any artsale proceeds to THT’s performing arts and educational programs. Funds will also be raised by ticket sales to the event.

“Town Hall Theater and Jackson Gallery are amazing, and a central part of the Middlebury art scene,” said Kathleen Kolb, a painter from Lincoln. “They structured this event so that it’s respectful of artists who participate, and it was a delight to say yes! The two watercolors of mine, which are part of the sale, both have springtime greens in them.”

Hannah Sessions, an oil painter and goat farmer from Leicester echoed Kolb’s sentiments. “I’m so happy to have the opportunity to support the Town Hall Theater through the auctioning of two paintings,” she said. “As a theater it’s large enough to bring in big names, but small enough to create true community feel. I have a wonderful

Featuring these Addison County artists JUDY ALBRIGHT

KATHLEEN KOLB

Middlebury, pastels

Lincoln, watercolors

KRIS ANDREWS

CRISTINE KOSSOW

Salisbury, baskets

Middlebury, pastels

ROBERT COMPTON

ELLYN MACK

Bristol, ceramics

Bridport, pastels

STACEY STANHOPE-DUNDON

BARBARA NELSON

Orwell, ceramics

Leicester, oils

DANIELLE GORI-MONTANELLI

HANNAH SESSIONS

Middlebury, wearable art

Salisbury, oils

WRIGHT HARTMAN

CHUCK HERRMANN

Middlebury, woodworker

Shoreham, wood sculptures

CHRISTINE HOMER

ELINOR STEELE

Bristol, weaver

New Haven, tapestry

LESLIE KAMENY

PAT TODD

Middlebury, ceramics

Middlebury, oils

memory of watching Iris Dement perform in their intimate concert space. My kids became enthralled with Shakespeare during the THT’s outreach program to local elementary schools. It culminated in a performance on stage in front of their family and friends. What a gift.”

So who came up with this great idea to throw a fundraising art gala?

You can thank Andrea Landsberg of Cornwall,

and the Town Hall Theater’s events committee.

“I’d been on the events committee at Town Hall Theater for about two years and have worked on the annual Fabulous Fleas event and the Auction, which is held every three years,” Landsberg explained. “I recently joined the board and am now the chairman of the development committee… We wanted to come up with another annual event to bring in some sizable dollars.

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“The theater is committed to the visual arts with Jackson Gallery, along with the performing arts,” Landsberg continued. “So we thought, why not have the visual arts help support the performing arts? Theresa Harris, director of the Edgewater galleries in Middlebury, is also on the Town Hall Theater’s board, as is Barbara Marlow, who is connected to Northern Daughters gallery in Vergennes. With their help we’ve been able to connect with a lot of great artists in the area and bring them together for this event. This is really exciting for us, and we’re hoping this is going to be a big success.”

Mark Bradley, the new executive director of Town Hall Theater, is equally enthusiastic about the May gala.

“I’m super excited about it,” said Bradley, who came to live in Middlebury last year after having lived in Lebanon, N.H. “For me being new, this event is a convenient way to get to know the visual artists in the area. There are some incredibly talented people around here. It’s going to be great to bring everyone together and offer this opportunity to our community. This event certainly fits with our mission: entertaining, educating and engaging.”

Sure, it’s gonna be all those things, but does the Town Hall Theater really need more money?

“Every dollar that comes in, we get the most out of that dollar that we possibly can,” Bradley assured. “We have a growing staff to maintain administration and this historic building, and already for the next year we have 150 events… and that’s still growing. The work we do here keeps us quite busy, and it costs money.”

THE FIRST PRIZE RAFFLE WINNER WILL TAKE HOME A RING, MADE

BY RAINTREE IN VERGENNES, WITH TURQUOSE AND DIAMONS IN YOUR CHOICE OF YELLOW, WHITE OR ROSE GOLD. SECOND AND THIRD PRIZE WINNERS WILL TAKE HOME LICORICE PIECES BY DANIELLE GORI-MONTANELLI.

these excellent pieces of local jewelry?

First you need a ticket to the “A Toast to the Arts” event; that costs $25. Then you need to buy raffle tickets: $5 each or $20 for five tickets. Good luck!

The evening will also feature live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, Haymaker Buns, wine and beer.

So mark your calendars to come out — with your dazzling shoes (or not) — meet over two-dozen artists and support Town Hall Theater. Let’s make this an annual event.

“I would love it to happen every year,” said

Bradley’s not only talking about building maintenance and show scheduling. Town Hall Theater has what he calls a “really robust education program.”

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Bradley, who, by the way, was a freelance clarinet player in another life — (yes, you read that right, freelance clarinet player, amazing). “It’s such a great opportunity to bring focus onto the Jackson Gallery; it’s such a nice space to be in and come visit. Having the focus on what’s going on downstairs is really neat. And it’s an honor to have so many artists contribute.”

Tickets to “A Toast to the Arts” are available at townhalltheater.org, by calling (802) 382-9222, at the box office, or at the door one hour before the event. A preview event exclusively for ticket holders will be held on Wednesday, May 8, from noon to 5 p.m., at Town Hall Theater.

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“We’re almost at the point where every kid in Addison County comes to Town Hall Theater at least once a year,” he said. “The price of the ticket — that portion goes straight back out to the artists.

If we didn’t have support from the community we wouldn’t be able to keep the doors open.”

Thankfully, the community does support Town Hall Theater. And this event is no exception.

Aside from the support of all the contributing artists, Raintree handcrafted jewelers in Vergennes is donating a brilliant, gold, turquoise and diamond ring to the winner of the evening’s raffle. Danielle Gori-Montanelli will also be donating felt pieces of wearable licorice for the second and third prize winners of the raffle. Underwriting from the National Bank of Middlebury, Haymaker Buns and J.P. Carrera and Sons will also make this event possible.

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OUT OF TOWN

Coming to the Paramount Theater in Rutland

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oin the sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more. This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. Come see what SUNDAY APRIL millions of women Paramount Theater, Rutland worldwide have been laughing about for over 17 years at the Paramount Theater in Rutland on Sunday, April 28 (Easter Sunday).

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This show is touring in Australia, Canada, Slovenia, the U.K and the U.S. The cast coming to Rutland features Teri Adams as the Iowa housewife, Linda Boston as a professional woman, Megan Cavanagh as an Earth mother, and Kathy St. George as the soap star.

There will be two performances, at 1 and 4 p.m. The show is 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are $39.50 and are limited. Visit paramountvt.org or call the box office at (802) 775-0903 for tickets or more information.

Diana Fanning to perform piano concerts in Mass. and N.Y. Any chance you’re going to be in Massachusetts on April 28, or New York on May 12? If so, Middlebury’s Diana Fanning will be performing concerts out of town — way out.

The program will feature Mozart’s Rondo in A Minor, K. 511; Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 101; Chopin’s Barcarolle; three “water pieces” by Debussy (Reflets dans l’eau, Ondine, Poissons d’or), and The Baby’s Family by Villa-Lobos (a suite of irresistible little pieces, each one representing a doll in the baby’s “family”).

She’ll perform first at the Black Box Theater, Franklin Performing Arts Center, 15 West Central Street, in Franklin, Mass., on Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m. Call (508) 528-3370 for tickets of more info; $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.

Then she’ll play almost the same program — Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and Villa-Lobos — at Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, at 3 p.m. Call (518) 593-8554 for tickets or more Middlebury’s Diana Fanning will perform piano concerts in Massachusetts on April 28 and in New York on May 12. Plan a trip for a different take on a local favorite. info; $20 admission.

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IN TOWN Soprano joins Brentano String Quartet for concert

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he acclaimed Brentano String Quartet returns to Middlebury on Friday, April 26, this time joined by five-time Grammy Awardwinning soprano Dawn Upshaw.

The Brentano Quartet will play Haydn’s Op. 20 No. 2 and Bartók’s second quartet, and then will join Upshaw for performances of Schoenberg’s second quartet and Respighi’s Il Tramonto (The Sunset).

Both Brentano and Upshaw performed individually as part of the Performing Arts Series two years ago, and were very well received.

When Director Allison Coyne Carroll heard that the two were developing a collaborative concert, she jumped at the chance to bring them back. “To have this much talent performing together on our Robison Hall stage will most surely be unforgettable,” she said.

ABOUT THE BRENTANO QUARTET Since its inception in 1992, the Brentano String Quartet — including violinists Mark Steinberg and Serena Canin, violist Misha Amory, and cellist Nina Lee — has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim, performing in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and the Sydney Opera House. The Quartet had its first European tour in 1997, and was honored in the U.K. with the Royal Philharmonic Award for Most Outstanding Debut.

The Quartet are Artists in Residence at Yale University, following a long-term residency at Princeton, and also the collaborative ensemble for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

In 2012, the Quartet provided the central music (Beethoven Opus 131) for the critically acclaimed independent film “A Late Quartet,” starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christopher Walken.

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The Quartet is named for Antonie Brentano, whom many scholars consider to be Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved,” the intended recipient of his famous love confession.

Five-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw, lower left, and the Brentano String Quartet, above, will perform together at Middlebury College on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m.

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ABOUT DAWN UPSHAW Dawn Upshaw, soprano, has achieved worldwide celebrity as a singer of a wide-ranging opera and concert repertoire. Her acclaimed performances on the opera stage comprise the great Mozart roles as well as modern works by Stravinsky, Poulenc and Messiaen. On world stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, where she began her career in 1984 and has since made nearly 300 appearances, Upshaw has also championed numerous new works created for her including “The Great Gatsby” by John Harbison and the Grawemeyer Award-winning opera “L’Amour de Loin” by Kaija Saariaho.

In 2007, Upshaw was named a MacArthur Fellow — the first vocal artist to be awarded the five-year “genius” prize — and in 2008 she was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. A five-time Grammy Award winner, she is featured on more than 50 recordings, including

the million-selling Symphony No. 3 by Henryk Gorecki for Nonesuch Records. Her most recent Grammy was the 2014 Best Classical Vocal Solo Grammy for Maria Schneider’s “Winter Morning Walks” on the ArtistShare Label.

Upshaw is Artistic Director of the Vocal Arts Program at the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Head of the Vocal Arts Program at the Tanglewood Music Center.

We’re in for a treat with this one. Mark your calendars to see Upshaw and the Brentano String Quartet perform on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m., at the Mahaney Arts Center’s Robison Hall. Reserved seating tickets are $30 for adults; $25 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni; $10 for youth; and $6 for Middlebury College students; and are on sale at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury. edu/arts/tickets.

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CALENDAR

ACTIVE

GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB WILDFLOWER HIKE IN FERRISBURGH. Saturday, April 27, Kingsland Bay State Park. Easy two-mile leisurely walk with hope of seeing trillia and other wildflowers. More info contact Liana Merrill at merrill.liana@gmail.com or 603-969-5449. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK IN ORWELL. Sunday, April 28, 1-3 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Join a guided walk to look for spring wildflowers with Amy Olmsted, horticulturist with Rocky Dale Gardens in Bristol. Learn where and how to look for early wildflowers, to identify the flowers you see, their common and scientific names and discuss their habitat. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, be prepared for the trails and bring water. Tickets $5 adults/children under 15 free.

More info call 802-759-2412.

CRAFTS

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.

MOBILE MAKING WORKSHOP IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, April 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m., BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new PopUp event space and create a felt hanging mobile to decorate your favorite spaces. $30 all materials included. Register at rootstudiovt@gmail.com.

POP-UP REBAG-MAKING IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 27, 60 Main St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 60 Main St. Sewing-for-change will host a pop-up bag-making day at the former Clay’s. Come help make a cloth bag for your shopping and keep up the momentum for banning plastic bags in Middlebury. Make a bag, take a bag.

DANCE

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 802-4433168 or middlebury.edu/arts.

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.

FILM

“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.

“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, 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. Free.

“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. “TOO LATE TO DIE YOUNG” (ORIGINAL TITLE “TARDE PARA MORIR JOVEN) ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 27, 3 and 8 p.m.,

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Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. During 1990 in Chile, a small group of families lives in an isolated community right below the Andes, building a new world away from the urban excesses. In this time of change, 16-year-old Sofía and Lucas, and 10-year-old Clara, neighbors in this dry land, struggle with parents, first loves, and fears, as they prepare a big party for New Year’s Eve. Free.

JOIN IN

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.

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.

STARGAZING OPEN HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 9-10:30 p.m., Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall, Bicentennial Way, weather permitting. Get a closer view of Mars, a variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae through the Observatory’s telescopes.

Free and open to the public as long as the sky is mostly clear. To confirm go to go.middlebury. edu/observatory/ or call the Observatory at 802443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event.

WILD MIDDLEBURY BIOBLITZ IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Otter View Park, Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Join Otter Creek Audubon Society and Middlebury Land trust to discover and document the flora and fauna of Otter View Park for their inaugural rapid attempt to catalogue as many species as possible. People of all ages and levels of expertise are encouraged to join.

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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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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composers from the Renaissance to the present.

All are welcome. Feel free to bring a lunch. Light refreshments provided.

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.

whose latest book is “How I Learned to Be White” (Antrim House, 2018). Knoll will be giving a workshop on publishing poetry.

SCOTT FORREST IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Eastview at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Singer-songwriter 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.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FIDDLERS IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Jam session at 11 a.m., music and dancing noon-5 p.m. $3 donation. Refreshments.

All fiddlers welcome.

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.

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.

HERON FIRE IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Hear folk, rock, country, comedy, blues, jazz and even a smattering of original material, rich with tight vocal harmonies and a unique sound and style of guitar work. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

POETRY

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

THEATER

“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE” ON STAGE IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, April 25, Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 2 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.

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.

BLUEGRASS CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Local Bluegrass veteran Gregg Humphrey (guitar and vocals) teams up with Middlebury College sophomore Sam Chester (banjo and guitar) and Chris Prickitt (banjo and fiddle) for some bluegrass and traditional music in EastView’s Bistro. Free and open to the public.

BRENTANO STRING QUARTET AND DAWN UPSHAW IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come hear this acclaimed quartet, joined by five-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw, as they perform Haydn’s Op. 20 No. 2 and Bartók’s second quartet, and Schoenberg’s second quartet and Respighi’s Il Tramonto (The Sunset). Reserved seating tickets $30 for adults/$25 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 for youth/$6 for Middlebury College students, available at 802443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.

SEAN ASHBY PERFORMS IN BRANDON. Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear one of North Americas goto guitarists, whose guitar playing has appeared on albums with sales in excess of 10 million copies worldwide... so far. Concert tickets Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25.

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MUSIC Phil Henry and The News Feed to debut at Brandon Music

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n Easter Saturday, April 20, Brandon Music is delighted to welcome for the first time Phil Henry and The News Feed. Wait a minute, yes, you’ve seen Henry play on the Brandon Music stage before. He was there as a guest artist with Melissa D and later Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette.

On Saturday, Henry will perform with his new ensemble, Phil Henry & The News Feed, featuring Brendan Coyle on drums, Mitch Barron on upright and fretless

BRENDAN COYLE

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. Henry will add his big acoustic sound on guitar and vocals.

Celebrate Easter with some great music this year. Catch Saturday’s show for $20. Add a pre-concert dinner for an extra $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show.

Venue is BYOB. Call Edna (802) 2474295, email info@brandon-music.net or visit brandon-music.net for reservations or more info.

MITCH BARRON

JEFF KIMBALL

PHIL HENRY

livemusic ORGELGEBET (ORGAN PRAYERS) IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, April 18, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Stephen’s 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.

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Sean Ashby (aka the “guitar wizard” or “guitar superhero”) will perform his one-man-band show at Brandon Music on Saturday April 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Guitar wizard Sean Ashby performs live at Brandon Music That’s a hard one to pass up, who doesn’t want to see a “guitar wizard?” Yeah Ashby will be performing at Brandon Music on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. Ashby is a singer-songwriter, stellar guitarist and music producer who released his debut album “Brass and Gold” on Black Sparrow universal in April 2008. Since then Ashby has released four subsequent albums. He describes his sound as “Jackson Browne meets Junior Brown meets James Brown Americana.”

After 10 years leading the award winning band Jack Tripper, Ashby has an impressive musical palette and is well known for his singing abilities.

Often referred to as a guitar superhero, (man this guy has some awesome nicknames), Ashby is also known for touring with up to eight different guitars including his favorite, the Burns Black Bison — a British surf guitar used by The Shadows in the 1960s. His guitar collection includes three types of slide guitar, one of which is a Hawaiian slide guitar, and three Gretsch guitars including a White Falcon, a Country Club and Chet Atkins Nashville. When performing on his surf guitar Ashby likes to take a surf song and expand it with a searing guitar solo. He says most surf bands are very regimented and traditional but he likes to “mix it up a bit.” He also adds variety by using a looping pedal for drum beat and bass creating, where appropriate, the sound of a trio in his one-man-show.

Saturday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Add a pre-concert dinner for an extra $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call Edna (802) 247-4295, email info@brandon-music.net or visit brandon-music.net for reservations or more info.

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DANCE Middlebury seniors present their final dances

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hree dance majors will present their thesis concert “Ambidexterity” on May 3 and 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the Middlebury College Mahaney Arts Center’s Dance Theatre. The evening will be shared by Caleb Green ’19.5, Lucy Grinnan ’19.5, and Maggie Phillips ’19 presenting their original dance work in an evening of poetry, intimacy, drama and scientific experimentation.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF RED Caleb Green ’19.5 Green is a joint dance and theater major exploring questions of authorship and selfdetermination with his and his collaborators’ devised play, “Autobiography of Red.” In it, Geryon, who is both a red-winged monster and a boy, grows up and falls in love with a boy named Herakles. The performance details Geryon’s relationship to family, art making, love and queerness. “Autobiography of Red” features the performance of Charlotte Cahillane ’19.5, John Cambefort ’21, Ami Furgang ’20, Haegan O’Rourke ’22, Micah Raymond, Madeleine Russell ’19, Christian Summer ’22, and Olivia Weisel ’22. Other collaborators on the project include lighting designer Sam Martin ’19, set designer Sarah Gratz ’19, and costume designer Tim Hansen ’18.

SENTIMENTALIA Lucy Grinnan ’19.5 Grinnan, a dance and classics joint major, has choreographed “Sentimentalia,” which reembodies Grinnan’s translations of fragmentary female ancient Greek poets, exploring sentence structure, accumulation and interior architecture.

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dancers gradually messy the set, a teenage bedroom in the corner of the stage, around one dancer, as others move and speak in self-created solos and group forms based on specific poems. Through the process of translation, Grinnan explores the in-between space where personal and classical, distant past and lived present, and movement and text meet. Grinnan is joined on stage by Emma Lodge ’19.5, Mai Mai ’22, Chip Mayer, Maia Sauer ’22, Maddie Stewart-Boldin ’19, Ariadne Will ’22, and Shan Zeng ’19.

DOUBLE TAKE Maggie Phillips ’19 Phillips, a dance and chemistry double major, creates at the intersection of art and science.

Using chemistry bonding metaphors to produce movement, “Double Take” explores the dance of the particulate universe, an incomprehensible, intricate and beautiful chaos of motions. This piece questions the separation between scientific lab work and embodied research, expressing infectious orbits and kinetic energy transfer on an exploratory stage. The process has brought scientists Jess Masinter ’19, Tyler McDowell ’20, Yasmine Signey ’22, Erich Wu ’19, and Chloe Zinn ’22 onto the stage, alongside Maggie, resulting in collisions, touch, surprise reactions and special effects.

Green, Grinnan, and Phillips’s work exhibits their multidisciplinary creativity, showing a wide range of possibilities of dance expression. Performers will display a range of energies, from slow and serious to fast and frenetic, hitting everywhere in between. This diverse evening will be full of connection, sorrows and surprises.

Come support these emerging artists’ senior work and expand your mind on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the MAC’s Dance Theatre. A postperformance discussion will follow the Friday performance, and a reception will follow the Saturday performance. Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders; $8 for youth 18 and under; and $6 for Middlebury College students, and are available by calling 802-443-MIDD (6433) or visiting go.middlebury. edu/arts.

Caleb Green, above, Maggie Phillips, lower left, and Lucy Grinnan, below, will present their final concert, “Ambidexterity,” in the Dance Theater of the Mahaney Arts Center at Middlebury College on May 3-4, at 7:30 p.m.

PHOTOS / JONATHAN HSU AND ALAN KIMARA DIXON

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T HEATER

OWN HALL

Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org Preservation Fee: $1-$2 per ticket

Raffle Drawing: Thu 5/9 5:30-7:30pm $5 per/$20 for 5 tickets

A TOAST TO THE ARTS RAFFLE

Win a stunning piece of wearable art from Raintree Handcrafted Fine Jewelry! One exceptional custom ring will be raffled off May 9th, as part of A Toast to the Arts fundraiser for THT. Winners need not be present. Raffle tickets are now available at the Box Office, Mon-Sat/12-5pm, and online at townhalltheater.org.

Sat 4/20 7:30pm $15/$10 Students SWING DANCE WITH

SOUND INVESTMENT JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The joint will be jumpin’ when Middlebury’s big band returns to THT for a sparkling evening of great music and swingin’ dance moves – with some community swing dance groups showing off their steps! This special evening honors the work of Project Independence/Elderly Services.

Thu–Sat 4/25–4/27 & 5/2–5/4 @ 8pm; Sun 4/28 & 5/5 @ 2pm PRESENTED BY THE MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY PLAYERS

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical comedy 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 well-intentioned adults run the show.

Thu 4/25 & 5/2 $15 - $23/$18 Students w/ ID for all other shows

Sat 5/4 1pm (reception to follow) $10 General/$20 Generous PRESENTED BY MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER

5TH ANNUAL MCMC BENEFIT CONCERT

Celebrating its 5th Annual Benefit Concert, students and faculty of the Middlebury Community Music Center will perform a variety of styles sharing lots of great music after a terrific year of learning.

Mon 5/6 7pm $25

MARIA BY CALLAS

PRESENTED BY MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL AND OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY

A special benefit screening for OCM & MNFF. This highly personal look at the life of Maria Callas is a thoroughly engrossing film that reveals the globally revered opera diva. As noted in the LA Times, Maria Callas was “closer to a deity than a singer to her devotees.”

Wed 5/8 11am & 7pm $13/$8 Students GREAT ARTS WEDNESDAYS

EAMES: THE ARCHITECT AND THE PAINTER

The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames is widely regarded as America’s most important designers. Their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life – from modernism to the computer age is revealed.

FIND OUT WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE TO SEE IT. LOOK HERE EVERY THURSDAY.

EXHIBITS 50/50: FIFTY YEARS OF COLLECTING FOR MIDDLEBURY. On view Jan. 25-Aug. 11, featuring one piece of art from every year Middlebury College has formally been acquiring art for its permanent collection. Middlebury College Museum of Art at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

ALTERED REALITIES. On view April 11-May 4, featuring approximately 35 images for exhibition in the gallery, and 35 for our Online Gallery Annex selected by photographer Brooke Shaden. PhotoPlace Gallery, 3 Park Street, Middlebury. (802) 388-4500 or photos@photoplacegallery.com.

ART OF THE EARTH. On view March 1-April 30, featuring BAG artists take on the Earth, including pottery by guest artist Amanda Ann Palmer. This is part of a series of themed exhibits honoring our planet and celebrating the BAG’s 20th anniversary. The Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org.

ERIC NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY. On view March 29-May 5, featuring images whose common themes are pattern, rhythm, and the interaction of color and light in nature. Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. (802) 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org.

ICE SHANTIES: FISHING, PEOPLE & CULTURE. On view Feb. 15 through the summer, featuring the structures, people and culture of ice fishing seen through the lens of Vermont-based Colombian photographer Federico Pardo — with audio reflections from the shanty owners drawn from interviews conducted by the Vermont Folklife Center. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

KEEP IT SIMPLE. On view April 4-May 31, featuring paintings with one subject by Salisbury artist and cheese maker Hannah Sessions. An opening reception will be held on April 19, from 5-8 p.m. During the opening reception Sessions will speak about her process and this body of work.

Greg Bernhard, her husband and co-owner of Blue Ledge Farm, will read excerpts from his new poetry anthology “Goats & Those Who Live By Them.” Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com.

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION. On view Jan. 8-April 28, featuring more than 30 works from the museum’s modern and contemporary collections, including recent video works by William Kentridge, Tracey Moffatt, and the Swiss team of Peter Fischli and David Weiss. Middlebury College Museum of Art at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

NATURE IN FLIGHT. On view through May 11, featuring works inspired by birds, butterflies, insects and other airborne creatures by Alison Parsons, Kileh Friedman, Kathy Mitchell, Marsha Chase, Karen Emerson, Annemie Curlin, Georgia Heise, Phoebe Stone Meg Walker and others. Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-3850 or creativespacegallery.org.

POETRY ON AND OFF THE PAGE. On view through the summer, featuring “Object Poems” by Vermont-based poet and translator, Jody Gladding along with fine press poetry broadsides and manuscripts by poets such as Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and William Carlos Williams. Middlebury College Special Collections, Atrium, Lower Level, and Special Collections, Davis Family Library. (802) 443-3028.

THE LANGUAGE OF ART. On view through April, this group exhibition combines both fine art and poetry. Featuring the work of six artist across both Middlebury galleries. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill St., Middlebury. (802) 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green, 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury. (802) 989-7419 or edgewatergallery.com.

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the movie US — RUNNING TIME: 1:56 — RATING : R Do go to “Us” if you want to watch good actors deliver a genuine horror movie. Do not go if you have a weak heart. I must add that I watched it alone in an empty theater and thought several times that I might not make it. That’s because a strong cast sets out to terrify us and succeeds.

In 1986, an ordinary family sets off on a Santa Cruz beach vacation. We meet Adelaide, a reluctant Mom (Lupita Nyong’o) and Gabe (Winston Duke), a determined dad. When we see four odd people holding hands across the driveway, we tense a bit and when that doesn’t scare the beach going family, we know the horror — or the fun, depending how you look at it — has begun.

Our sympathy goes quickly to the reluctant wife as her family — now in the beach house — is invaded by another family armed with knives. No need to spoil things for you with the grim details, just to say that if you want a horror show, you’ve got one here. I don’t even risk overstatement by saying you’ll have two hours of shock and terror.

A personal question: Why have I always been, and still am, scared of amusement parks? A dim feeling of danger and the sweat of fear would creep, uninvited, during the few times I went as a kid or as an adult.

What is it about amusement parks that is so unsettling? The danger of a roller coaster? The dark of a narrow tunnel going certainly to even more danger?

If you have any of those feelings you will be as scared as I was. The good news is that if you are a lover of horror shows, you will be rewarded with great pleasure because good actors deliver the requisite suspense.

The best — or worst — part of all this is the periodic unleashing of loud, piercing, unexpected shocks that come with no hints of the impending doom.

Lupita Nyong’o stars in the new horror film “Us” (2019).

imaginative cloaks of good and evil and that is the engine of the story.

Who is good and who is bad? Because they are accomplished, they are able to level us with fear.

It’s not irrelevant to ask what in the wildest of all dreams led writer/ director Jordan Peele to want to create this stew of horror. In talking with people who have seen it, people who love horror love this film.

Those who don’t — like me — wonder about the why of it all. Isn’t life complicated enough without stewing in family horror?

As I prowl through movie lovers who have seen it, I was amazed to hear all kinds of views, rooted in intelligence, that never once occurred to me.

That could be because I had my hands over my ears much of the time. If you decide to risk it, one word of advice: do not, as I did, go alone.

— Reviewed by Joan Ellis

The actors — both adults and children — wrap their characters in

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MORE ON BORDER SECURITY

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF AIDA HERNANDEZ — BY AARON BOBROW-STRAIN

The Devil’s Highway,

by Luis Alberto Urrea

(Farrar, Straus and Giroux)

The border between Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Mexico was established in 1854, but then, in 1965, Lyndon Johnson ushered in extensive immigration policy that sounded fair — every country would receive 20,000 U.S. immigration visas — and issues began to arise. Up until that point, there was a well-established and orderly back-and-forth flow of nearly 250,000500,000 Mexican migrants, all with legal status to work in the U.S. According to Bobrow-Strain, there was no “explosion” of illegal border crossings in the late 1970s, but rather what was once routine was now restricted and heavily enforced. This book, a cross between “journalistic nonfiction and ethnography,” as described by the author in the last chapter, tells the story of Aida Hernandez, whose life, and death, played out in these border towns, is marked by trauma; her family; and Rosie Mendoza, her social worker, and relies on their memories, collected through hours and hours of interviews and research to corroborate their claims, to recreate the culture and people that informed their world. The work is backed up with copious notes, a glossary of Spanish terms used in the text, and an explanation of terminology. It’s a fascinating real-life account of the status of the border, a must-read in this current debate.

— Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of The Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury

The Line Becomes a River,

by Francisco Cantu Dealing Death and Drugs,

by Beto O’Rourke & Susie Byrd Walls and Mirrors,

by David Gregory Gutiérrez The Land of Open Graves,

by Jason De León The Gringo Champion,

by Aura Xilonen Retablos, by Octavio Solis The House of Broken Angels,

by Luis Alberto Urrea

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HOME Simple staging strategies to help sell your home

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taging has long been part of selling a home and for good reason.

When selling a home, it makes sense for sellers to make their homes as appealing as possible, even if a recent study indicates that staging may not compel buyers to offer more money.

Researchers at Old Dominion University and Johns Hopkins University found that staging did not have a significant effect on the actual revealed market value of a property. However, homeowners should not interpret that as a reason to skip staging. In fact, the study’s authors note that staging gave buyers more favorable impressions of a property, which might accelerate the selling process.

Staging a home need not be difficult. In fact, homeowners can employ several simple and inexpensive staging strategies to entice buyers to make offers on their homes.

CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER Everything must go — especially in bathrooms and closets. Clear out the clutter in each room in the house before hosting an

open house. Note that it’s not just bedrooms and living rooms that should be made to look open, spacious and clutter-free. A luxurious, hotel-quality bathroom that’s open and airy can impress buyers, as can organized closets that are not jam packed with clothing, shoes and other wardrobe items that have a tendency to take over closets the longer someone lives in a home.

LET THE SUN SHINE IN A home that’s bright and airy tends to appear more spacious and livable than one in which the windows and blinds are closed.

Before hosting an open house, open the blinds and crack some windows if the weather permits.

BEGIN WITH YOUR FRONT DOOR A welcoming, clutter-free foyer or primary entryway makes a strong first impression, immediately giving buyers an idea of what it will be like to welcome their own friends and family into a home should they buy it. If you hang your coats on a coat rack in a foyer or entryway that does not have a closet, remove the coat rack before hosting an open house. Coat racks can make the space feel cramped. If there’s room, place a small table and bench just inside the door.

An inviting, clutter-free foyer or entryway can make a strong first impression on prospective home buyers.

TAKE CARE OF THE YARD You only get one chance to make a first impression, and the first thing buyers will see when they pull up outside your house is the exterior of your home. Landscaping is important, and a well-maintained yard suggests to buyers that owners have taken pride in their

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LIVING ROOM STAGING TIPS: 1. When placing anything from accent pillows and table lamps, go for symmetry.

2. Light it up with lamps. Chic lamps provide both added lighting and appealing decor.

3. Remove a few pieces of furniture to make the room feel spacious.

Find more tips at houselogic.com

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434 EAST ST., NEW HAVEN, VT $315,000

A LOOK INSIDE ADDISON COUNTY HOMES FOR SALE.

Historic home with farmhouse charm This charming 1800’s farmhouse is perched on a knoll with more than 3 acres. All of the original charm, dating back through three generations of ownership by the same family, has been enhanced by the recent remodel. New kitchen boasts oak cabinets and new appliances with plenty of room for the farmhouse table. Refinished wood floors shine throughout the first floor, which not only includes living, family and dining rooms but an office, bedroom and ¾ bath. Three more bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor affords plenty of room for a growing family. Plus there’s walk-up access to the attic. Enjoy beautiful Green Mountain views from the enclosed porch – a great gathering place. The convenience of an attached garage offers myriad options. Complete your homestead with an additional 3.5 acres of adjacent land available for purchase.

This week’s property is managed by RE/MAX North Professionals, The Gridley Group, in Middlebury.

More info at midvthomes.com.

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real estate EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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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 1-800-669-9777.

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