Thursday, April 19, 2018

The Christians

New guy

Coach kudos

The pastor of a megachurch surprises his followers in a play staged locally. See Arts + Leisure.

Eric Cota has worked on the Bristol road crew for decades. He just got a new job. See Page 3A.

Cornwall’s Terry Aldrich is among the new members of the Panther Athletics Hall of Fame. See 1B.

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Minimum wage increase debated Advocates lobby for $15 per hour

By JOHN FLOWERS WEYBRIDGE — The subject of raising the minimum wage has always generated a lot of debate in the Vermont Statehouse; and it prompted a good deal of conversation at Monday’s legislative breakfast at the Weybridge Congregational Church.

Advocates tout the benefits of higher pay for the state’s lowest wage earners, while opponents decry the potential impact on small businesses that can’t afford the expense.

Bill H.302 — currently within the jurisdiction of the House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs — calls for raising the state’s

minimum wage from the current $10.50 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026. Lawmakers aren’t sure if the bill will make it to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk by the end of this session.

At Monday’s legislative breakfast, Weybridge resident Fran Putnam said a $15 minimum wage would still not add up to the $15.76-per-hour “livable wage” the Vermont Joint Fiscal Office contends is needed to allow a citizen to afford rent and pay other bills without having to rely on public assistance.

“Most minimum wage earners are not children or teenagers,” Putnam said. “The average age of a person (See Lawmakers, Page 20A)

Hockey lovers unite in effort for hometown rink Voting falls short, but enthusiasm remains WINDS APPROACHING 100 mph sent a tree crashing through the roof of the Point CounterPoint music camp on Lake Dunmore on Monday afternoon, crushing a Steinway grand piano. More than 20,000 customers lost electricity.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

Winds wreak havoc along Greens

Trees smash houses, music camp

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT damaging the floor and opening the ADDISON COUNTY — As high structure for freezing rain to fall winds whipped along the base of upon a harpsichord and a collection the Green Mountains on Monday of valuable sheet music gathered Jenny Beck felt secure in her over the 50-year life of the camp.

Brandon home, out of the elements All that damage and the camp — that were lashing the western half of which serves kids ages 8-17 who Vermont. want to improve their But a few miles “What would violin, piano, cello, north conditions were we do without bass or viola skills, as even more treacherous well as talented young a piano? as gusts toppled composers of new trees, which blocked Right now I’m chamber music — is roads and threatened paralyzed. I due to open in just five countless homes. weeks. can’t have a “I heard there was concert, I need “Our rec hall is the one 97 miles per hour a piano.” heart and the hub of on Lake Dunmore,” activity at the camp,” — Jenny Beck said Beck, who is the Beck said on Tuesday.

“I think that’s the one camp director and that got my camp.” owner since 2008. “The kitchen is At some point Monday afternoon there, so there’s eating; that’s where a hundred-foot-tall pine snapped we have our concerts …. It’s just and crashed through the roof of the shocking.”

Point CounterPoint chamber music Beck was one among many who camp’s recreation hall, crushing an were affected by the storm. Tens of expensive Steinway grand piano, thousands of homes and businesses

By the way Those who travel Route 17 between Weybridge and New Haven please take note: The Vermont Agency of Transportation will soon be replacing Bridge No. 8 that spans Otter Creek along that route (that’s the one just west of the fairgrounds). VTrans officials will hold a public meeting (See By the way, Page 10A)

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By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Even the dozens of kids running around playing inside Middlebury’s Memorial Sports Center on Saturday afternoon stopped to join the hushed crowd around the big-screen TV sitting on the concrete pad.

In all about 200 hockey lovers at a Middlebury Friends of Hockey Viewing Party were waiting to find out if the rink had won $150,000 in the nationwide Kraft Hockeyville USA contest.

But when National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman came on camera between periods of an NHL playoff game and announced the winner the crowd groaned.

Despite the fact that almost all had spent hours at their computers (See Hockey, Page 19A)

SIENNA RUBRIGHT CAME to the rink on Saturday. The message on her cheek refers to voting in the Hockeyville USA contest.

Photo courtesy of Amy Rubright

Newell gets maximum sentence for crash that killed Ripton man HIGH WINDS CREATED havoc along the base of the Green Mountains Monday, including blowing this plane at the Middlebury State Airport up against the trees.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

lost power on Monday and an untold amount of property damage was inflicted.

Green Mountain Power reported the loss of electricity to more than (See Storm, Page 20A)

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Heather Kerr had waited 362 days to address the man responsible for her brother Brian’s death, and she wasn’t going to hold back. Her words pierced the silence of the Middlebury courtroom on Monday and landed squarely upon a visibly shaken Shawn Newell.

Newell, on April 20, 2017, was speeding northbound on Route 7 in

Salisbury when he drove into the southbound lane to pass a slower vehicle and struck, head-on, a vehicle containing Christina Walker and Brian Kerr of Ripton.

“They said his aorta was torn,” Heather Kerr said between sobs in describing the specific injury that killed her 40-year-old brother Brian. “(Newell) literally broke my (See Newell, Page 10A)

Legislators defend new gun safety laws

But some believe rules go too far

By JOHN FLOWERS WEYBRIDGE — Vermont’s new gun laws drew a lot of discussion among participants at Monday’s legislative breakfast at the Weybridge Congregational Church, including from students of nearby Weybridge Elementary School, who came to see what their elected state representatives were up to.

One student asked lawmakers why they decided to limit the capacity of ammunition magazines sold in Vermont to 10 rounds.

The regulation of firearm magazines was one of several gun safety measures that lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott signed into law last week. Another measure allows confiscation of firearms from those deemed dangerous to themselves.

And Bill S.55 — which emerged as the most controversial of the initiatives — requires mandatory background checks for private gun sales, a ban on bump stocks, and a

boost (from 18 to 21) in the legal age required to buy a gun — though there’s an exemption for younger people who take the hunter safety course as well as for professionals who need guns in their work.

Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, said the House had a nine-hour debate over the magazine-size issue.

Representatives learned through that debate that some shooting competitions require larger magazine sizes (30 rounds) and some older guns are specifically built with that larger carrying capacity in mind.

Some guns won’t accept the smaller magazines.

Conlon said lawmakers took these factors into consideration and allowed some magazine exemptions for guns used in shooting competitions.

“I think what you saw (in the bill) was a compromise,” Conlon said.

Amy Mason is chairperson of the WomenSafe board. Based in Middlebury, WomenSafe provides services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She pointed to state statistics showing (See Gun laws, Page 3A)

Saturday night gal(a)

LADIES FILL THE dance floor at Tourterelle in New Haven this past Saturday night for the first annual Mom Prom. Organized by the group Bee Friends (otherwise known as the Beeman Elementary PTO), the party attracted more than 175 women for dancing, picture-taking and prizes.

Photo by Amanda Vincent

PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 19, 2018

Town keeps pressure on rescuer Ferrisburgh board backs health order

In Ebel’s words, the board “wanted to give Sheila an opportunity to show how she addressed the six items in the emergency health order.”

Item 1 was the removal of the dogs.

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — The Fer- The other five in the order were: • Within seven days clean the risburgh selectboard on Tuesday upheld an emergency health order garage and a back room off it of against the occupant of 2512 Sand all “food sources and kitty litter Road based on what the town’s remnants” and seal all pet food in health officer called in the order containers, and remove wall board in “an imminent and substantial public the back room to allow for pest inspection and put in new wall board. health risk” due to a rat infestation.

• Within two weeks clean all The order was directed to property tenant Sheila McGregor, who animal feces from the back yard and has operated the Heidi’s Haven dog “apply fresh top soil and grass seed.”

• Hire a pest control company to rescue operation at the site. Her inspect the inside of keeping as many as the home within two three-dozen dogs in a days.

912-square-foot ranch “The zoning • Hire a pest control home with a one-car administrator company with “no attached garage has exceptions on use of generated neighbor is going to be bait.” McGregor has complaints for at least following up been reluctant to use with written a decade. poison.

S e l e c t b o a r d documentation • Consult with the Chairman Rick Ebel that she is not company to apply bait said on Wednesday going to be boxes and take other that McGregor has contracted with a continuing to run measures to protect her immediate neighbor’s firm to professionally the rescue. If the property. exterminate rats at dogs that are Ebel said the board 2512 Sand Road and there continue to on a neighboring constitute a home was happy McGregor had “actually signed a property affected by contract” with a pest the infestation, but not occupation, that control company. on the exact condi- will kick into a Ebel said McGregor tions requested in the zoning violation.” emergency order writ— Selectboard is “working on it” ten by Health Officer Chairman Rick Ebel when asked about reducing the number Jamieelyn Gaboriault. of dogs, but acknowlGaboriault ordered and Orkin Pest Control and se- edged no progress has been made lectboard members recommended since the board met with McGregor removal of the roughly 20 dogs on April 3.

“There are still a lot of dogs there,” remaining at the property before treatment began. Gaboriault wrote he said. “There’s no reduction.”

McGregor told the board she was in her order that rats would use dog feces “as a food source once other reluctant to move the dogs out quickly because of the expense on top of sources are removed.”

But Ebel said the firm McGregor pest control.

“They saw the cost of placing them hired believes the rats can be exterminated with the dogs on the site, in boarding kennels,” Ebel said.

Before the May 8 follow-up hearand McGregor has also pledged to stop rescuing once she has found ing the town will make two official homes for the dogs now on a prop- inspections of 2512 Sand Road. On April 30 the town’s assistant health erty owned by her brother.

Ebel said the selectboard, which officer, Selectman Steve Gutowski acted as the board of health on Tues- and Constable Jeff Warden are day, scheduled a second hearing for scheduled to meet onsite with the May 8 to determine if McGregor is pest-control company, and Gaboriault will follow up on May 4. complying with the health order.

Ebel said the selectboard, again acting as the board of health, will evaluate all the evidence on May 8 and determine what further steps, if any are necessary.

“If needed there will be enforcement actions from that,” he said.

Meanwhile the selectboard continues to work on two parallel tracks to deal with an issue that for years has generated complaints from neighbors about noise, smells and loose dogs.

Ferrisburgh Zoning Administrator Bonnie Barnes concluded that Heidi’s Haven is a home occupation in a residential district, and thus requires a conditional use permit. McGregor had until April 11 to apply for that permit according to a letter Barnes wrote to her in March.

On April 3 McGregor told the selectboard she had not applied because she had decided to stop rescuing after more than 35 years. Ebel said after the meeting if McGregor did not follow through with a zoning application Barnes would issue a notice of zoning violation.

On Wednesday Ebel said McGregor did not apply, and the board would ask for a specific target — to be determined — in reducing the number of dogs before seeking a violation notice.

“The zoning administrator is going to be following up with written documentation that she is not going to be continuing to run the rescue,” Ebel said. “If the dogs that are there continue to constitute a home occupation, that will kick into a zoning violation.”

Ebel also said earlier this month the selectboard would ask the planning commission to look into strengthening the town’s noise and odor zoning provisions, and whether new provisions could limit the number of dogs property owners could have based on the size of their land and structures.

Finally, a change in the town’s dog ordinance will be officially warned next week and become law on June 16. The board voted on April 3 to amend the law to include “rescue operations” as legal dog owners, a change that will allow them to enforce provisions of the ordinance — such as noise and licensing — on concerns such as Heidi’s Haven.

Bristol delays natural gas pact

Residents urge selectboard to garner more public input

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — Opponents of the natural gas pipeline proposed for Bristol won a partial — but temporary — victory at Monday night’s selectboard meeting.

After roughly 90 minutes of intense discussion, during which the selectboard was often put on the defensive, the four members present voted unanimously to table a motion pledging their signatures on a license agreement with Vermont Gas Systems (VGS).

The board had begun its meeting with an executive session unrelated to VGS. By the time they opened the doors, more than 30 town residents were waiting for them.

Among those residents was Ian Albinson, a member of Bristol’s Energy Committee, who presented to the board a letter criticizing its handling of negotiations with VGS. “At no point in this project’s six year history was the Energy Committee ever consulted or invited to lend its expertise to the discussion,” Albinson wrote. Neither the planning commission nor the conservation commission was involved, either, he

added.

Albinson provided in support of his letter the findings of extensive research he’d conducted on the board’s meeting minutes between 2012 and 2018.

“Though it has been stated in many meetings that this project has been public knowledge for the past six years, I find little evidence of creative public engagement by the Selectboard in the matters of decision making for natural gas in Bristol,” he wrote.

Before the public was invited to comment, however, selectboard member Ted Lylis introduced a motion pledging the selectboard’s signatures on the license agreement, which was seconded by John “Peeker” Heffernan.

“I can say without fear of contradiction that 4 out of 5 residents that I talk to, converse with on the telephone, or correspond with on the Internet or through social media request, or even occasionally demand, that the selectboard permit Vermont Gas to provide our town with natural gas,” Lylis said in a prepared statement.

When asked to whom the board would be pledging its signatures, Lylis said, “Vermont Gas.” When asked about the total number of people he’d spoken with, he said he wasn’t sure, “but more people than are in here.”

When pressed further, he said he wasn’t going to be “pinned down” by any number.

If support was so overwhelming, Bristol resident Jan Ball wanted to know, then why did the selectboard refuse to allow residents to vote on the issue?

On April 2 the board unanimously rejected a petition with more than 200 signatures asking for a townwide vote on the pipeline, far more than 5 percent of the town’s registered voters, according to town administrator Valerie Capels. But during discussion Monday night Lylis and Bouvier both dismissed that petition, citing knowledge of residents who had signed it just to get the petitioners off their porch.

Residents Sally Burrell and Rebecca Kodis said they believed 80 to 90 percent of the parties to that petition, whose signatures they were able to (See Bristol, Page 3A)

Rough seas?

IN A SCENE reminiscent of a Maine coastline in the throes of a mid-winter storm, broken sheets of ice pushed up on the southwestern shoreline of Lake Dunmore during Monday’s windstorm that ravaged area trees and numerous homes. Some individual reports put wind gusts well over the 65 mph reported officially, with unofficial reports of gusts said to be close to 100 mph.

Angelo Lynn/Addison Independent

Masseur accused of voyeurism

By JOHN FLOWERS security purposes, according to court MIDDLEBURY — A Middlebury records. masseur on Monday pleaded innocent “I looked at the USB charger and in Addison Superior Court, criminal could clearly see the circle on the division, to four counts of voyeurism, front where the camera was,” the stemming from accusations that he woman told investigators. “There secretly videotaped four female cus- was a slot to plug in a USB cable tomers using a hidden camera at his below the camera.” business at 31 Court St. The victim said she became Roger A. Schmidt, 56, of Mid- “scared” and “uncomfortable” with dlebury was released on several the notion that her privacy might conditions following his arraignment have been violated, to the extent she at the Frank Mahady Courthouse. quickly covered her private areas with Those conditions included that he not her hands and dressed very quickly, give massages, not use any cameras according to court records. or recording devices and that he not The woman said she returned later go where children congregate. Ad- that day to Schmidt’s business saying dison Superior Court Judge Helen she believed she had left a piece of Toor granted an exception that he be jewelry in the dressing room, acallowed to go to two cording to Bowdish’s Addison County eleaffidavit. While there, mentary schools, after “The videos she told authorities school hours, to play showed the she noticed the USB volleyball. device had been reclients either Police said Schmidt getting dressed moved from the wall. could face more “Roger was acting at the end of charges pending further weird and kind of scrutiny of evidence in a massage, blocking me from the case. Preliminary or getting looking around forensic evaluation of undressed prior anywhere other than the evidence by Officer to a massage.” where I had set down Josh Otey of the Bristol — Middlebury Police my clothes,” the vicPolice Department has Det. Kris Bowdish tim told police. yielded 70 digital video Bowdish on April and still image files that 10 obtained search appear to have been taken without warrants for Schmidt’s home, his consent or knowledge of the custom- business and his vehicle, according ers involved. to court records. While executing The four alleged voyeurism cases the warrant at Schmidt’s business, for which Schmidt has been charged Bowdish asked him if he had a USB allegedly took place during the past device containing a hidden camera, 13 months, according to police. to which he replied he had such a Middlebury police launched their in- charger but “was not sure if it had vestigation on April 6, when a woman a camera in it,” according to court reported she believed she had been records. videotaped while undressed during Items seized from Schmidt’s propan April 1 visit to Roger’s Relaxing erty on April 10 included an Apple Massage Therapy LLC. iPad, a Lenovo ThinkPad computer, Middlebury Police Det. Kris five USB drives of varying sizes, a Bowdish interviewed that victim on Digital Spy Pen hidden camera and April 6. The victim reported visiting a cell phone, according to Bowdish’s Schmidt to get relief from a sore affidavit. back. While in the changing room, Bowdish said she confirmed the she noted two mirrors on the wall that USB charger seized from the business “seemed out of place” because they included a hidden camera. She stated were placed so low to the ground, in her affidavit the search yielded two according to court records. other USB/hidden camera devices in At the end of the massage, the a closet in the massage room, accordwoman said she heard a noise she ing to court records. traced to a “black USB charger” During an interview with Bowdish, plugged into an outlet, according to Schmidt allegedly said he had purBowdish’s court affidavit. chased the “cheap” USB chargers not “I immediately thought the charger knowing they had cameras in them, was a hidden camera type of charging according to court records. device,” the woman told police, as “I guess maybe I did unknowingly she had had experience with such record people inside my massage equipment in the past for home room if you are telling me the USB

charger has a camera in it,” Schmidt allegedly told Bowdish, according to her affidavit.

“I have no idea how it works or how you turn it on or off,” he allegedly told police.

Court records indicate Schmidt later acknowledged, “I guess I started recording people around a year ago; I’m not sure how many people I recorded.”

He is alleged to have told police he considered taking photos of his new clients with his iPad so he could better remember them, but never followed through.

“I don’t know why I decided to use a hidden camera instead,” he allegedly told police, according to court records.

Schmidt also told police that “most of the recordings I made were of women preparing for their massage.

Sometimes I would record the massage, but not always,” according to court records.

A search of Schmidt’s Lenovo computer, according to authorities, revealed 70 video and picture files.

“We previewed most of the files and found them to contain videos of massage clients in (Schmidt’s) massage room at 31 Court St.,” Bowdish wrote in her affidavit. “The videos showed the clients either getting dressed at the end of a massage, or getting undressed prior to a massage.”

Bowdish also noted images of women clients reflected in the two wall mirrors in the massage office’s changing area, prompting her to theorize “the mirrors had been hung at their location for this specific purpose,” according to court records.

Police said they found four computer files with names included in their labels. Each file contained a video of a female massage client in a state of undress, according to court records.

Bowdish found and interviewed the women depicted in those four computer files, according to court records. All were very upset, and several cried, upon hearing the news they had been videotaped, according to Bowdish.

Police continue to study evidence in the case and anyone who was a customer at Rogers Relaxing Massage Therapy LLC may call Middlebury police at 388-3191 if they are concerned.

A conviction on each of the misdemeanor voyeurism charges carries a maximum penalty of up to two years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000.

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 19, 2018 — PAGE 3A

Bristol (Continued from Page 2A) “collect quickly,” were fervently opposed to the pipeline.

Over and over, opponents questioned selectboard members on their refusal to allow a vote and called on them to “press pause” on the proposed license agreement with VGS, especially in light of a pending investigation by the Public Utility Commission into potential oversights and failures during recent gas pipeline construction.

Peg Kamens pointed to the March 26 decision by the Monkton selectboard to support a motion residents Jane and Nate Palmer had filed with the Vermont Public Utility Commission to hold off on issuing to VGS a certificate of public good for a regulation station and distribution line in the town.

“What’s the rush?” Kamens asked the Bristol selectboard. “Because the pipeline’s going to be held up anyway, why wouldn’t it be a good idea to have, say, a public forum?”

New Bristol road foreman not so new Albinson asked the board to address his letter and wanted to know why the three major town committees were not involved in the process.

Bouvier said he’d asked the Energy Committee in March 2013 to survey residents about their interest in signing up for natural gas service.

“We thought we were getting [natural gas] in 2015 or ’16, so I said, ‘Let’s ask for a survey.’ And where that went, or was it even done ... I don’t believe it was done.”

That request was never received, said Bob Donnis, who had been chair of the committee at the time.

“I’m not here to debate that,” Bouvier said.

“I think it’s important to debate that,” Albinson said. “That’s where the breakdown has happened. It’s not up to the Energy Committee to look at your minutes or to watch the video to see what you talk about, and then investigate things. The selectboard is supposed to charge these committees.”

“I don’t know what happened,” Bouvier said. “But I did ask.”

When a resident asked Bouvier if he’d still like the survey done, his silence was followed by laughter throughout the room.

“You’re not obligated to go forward,” Jono Chapin told the board.

He urged them to “push the pause button” on the process.

“There’s no reason to hit pause,” said Lylis.

But when Perlee introduced a motion to table Lylis’s original motion, Heffernan seconded, and it passed 4-0.

Selectboard members said they would consult with the town attorney before taking any further steps.

Heffernan cautioned that just because he was willing to pause the contract proceedings didn’t mean he anticipated changing his mind about approving the license agreement. He did assure those present, however, that it would not be approved in an executive session.

Gun laws (Continued from Page 1A) that three of the six domestic violence-related homicides in 2016 were committed with firearms. In 2015, firearms were used in all six of the domestic violence-related murders, she said.

Mason added 58 percent of the 137 domestic violence-related deaths between 1994 and 2016 were committed with guns. These figures don’t reflect additional instances in which abusers used firearms to threaten their victims, according to Mason.

“I want to say thank you, so much, to all of our representatives and the governor, our senators and community members for grappling with a really hard issue,” Mason said. “It makes me proud to live in a state where we can get through the tough stuff … I’m grateful things ended up the way they did, because the more guns there are, the tougher it is in terms of domestic violence.”

Not everyone was pleased with the new gun laws, however.

Rep. Harvey Smith, R-New Haven, said he didn’t support S.55 in part because background checks are already widely used by gun dealers.

“Under federal law, if you knowingly or unknowingly sell a gun to a felon and that felon uses the gun in an additional felony, there’s a (penalty) of 10 years imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine,” Smith said. “The background checks (referenced in S.55) are totally

unenforceable.”

Background checks, according to Smith, have failed to thwart several of those responsible for recent school shootings.

The new magazine regulations, Smith said, will be tough to enforce because they grandfather existing, non-complying magazines as well as those sold before the new rules take effect on Oct. 1.

“What we did was create animosity between one part of our society and another, when we should be sitting down talking about what’s going on in our society to create these kind of events in the first place,” Smith said. “We still need to have that conversation.”

Addison resident Mark Boivin said the state shouldn’t lose sight of what he believes is the reasoning behind the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees the right to bear arms.

He referenced Bennington Battle Day as an example where armed civilians defeated British troops, ultimately contributing to the nation’s independence.

“The armed citizenry came before the government, and the Second Amendment is a retention by the armed citizenry of their rights that pre-exist the government,” Boivin said. “The government has neither the right nor jurisdiction to take weapons away from the armed citizenry.”

Boivin argued the nation needs

an armed citizenry because its professional military consists of many who serve brief enlistments.

“If you set up a system where the government doesn’t trust these people who established our country, then they don’t have any basis to trust the government,” Boivin said.

“Trust goes both ways.”

Middlebury resident Lois Farnham countered the Second Amendment was specifically devised to ensure an armed militia during the fight for independence.

Farnham praised Gov. Scott for signing the firearms legislation, which she said reflects 21st-century needs.

“Things have changed in the last 200 years,” she said.

Sen. Chris Bray, D-New Haven, said the new gun laws aren’t creating radical change.

“The laws don’t take guns away from people, they regulate the use of those guns,” Bray said. “Given the escalation of violence and how much more dangerous violence is when guns are involved, it’s reasonable for us to start to change the story and the culture.”

Chloe Lyons, a senior at Mount Abraham Union High School, also weighed in on the issue.

“I think at the end of the day, everybody wants the same thing — to maintain our freedom and have less casualties,” she said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Police cite New Yorker, 70, for DUI-drugs of a truck as it tried to writing her name on walls of men’s VERGENNES — avoid the car, with that rooms around the county.

Vergennes police on Vergennes action causing the truck • Contacted the owner of a wallet Sunday cited a 70-year-

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — When Eric Cota started his new job as road foreman of the Bristol Highway Department on Saturday, the weather had plans for him.

Over three days, snow and wintry mixes turned into occasional heavy rain, and were followed by strong winds.

“Thankfully no trees were down in the roads,” he said in an interview.

Then on Monday, in honor of Cota’s 28th anniversary with the Highway Department, one of his trucks promptly quit on him.

And to top it all off his department is short one employee because of the position he left open when he was promoted from within.

But of course weather clears, mechanics rehabilitate trucks, and positions get filled.

“I used to work on a farm and I would watch the town trucks drive by, and I’d think, ‘Hey, that looks easy, drive a truck.’”

But the job he took back in 1990 was harder than it looked.

It was the schedule mainly, he said. The odd, inconsistent hours. And learning the routines.

What’s different about his new job?

“The worrying part,” he said, adding that he’d gotten up at 3:00 Tuesday morning to check

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on the weather.

“It used to be I was the one waiting for the call,” he added. “Now I’m the one who makes the call.”

Cota replaces retiring road foreman Peter Bouvier.

One thing that makes the job easier?

The selectboard.

“Seriously,” he said. “Bristol has a great selectboard.”

Cota knows a little something about selectboards — he’s a member of one, himself, in Starksboro.

The process of filling the Bristol Highway Department’s new vacancy is under way, according to town administrator Valerie Capels, and a job announcement is forthcoming.

Reach christopherr@addisonindependent.com.

Sawyer attorneys to appeal bail decision

By ALANJ. KEAYS, VTDigger.org felony charges, and that the four FAIR HAVEN — A Rutland judge “attempted” charges filed against Wednesday morning vacated an order him did not rise to the level of an he issued a day earlier on whether four “attempted” crime under Vermont felony charges, including attempted case law. aggravated murder, should stand in Defender General Matthew the case of Jack Sawyer, accused of Valerio, whose office is defending planning to shoot up Fair Haven high Sawyer, said Zonay’s order issued school.

Wednesday morning Also, Sawyer’s attorvacating his previous neys said Wednesday Jack Sawyer’s ruling means that the morning they plan to attorneys said four felony charges reappeal a ruling made Wednesday main in place pending Tuesday by Judge morning they the upcoming hearing.

Thomas Zonay setting After Zonay denied $100,000 bail in the plan to appeal the motion to dismiss a ruling made case. the charges for lack Zonay on Tuesday Tuesday by of probable cause on denied a motion by Judge Thomas Tuesday, Valerio said Sawyer’s attorneys to Zonay setting he intended to appeal dismiss the four felony $100,000 bail in that matter to the Vercharges for lack of mont Supreme Court the case. probable cause. as soon as possible.

On Wednesday However, now that morning, the judge issued an order the judge has vacated that order, the vacating that order. matter can’t be appealed until the “Upon further review of the motion judge makes a new determination the Court concludes that the issues after the next hearing, Valerio said. raised in the motion warrant a hearing In addition to the felony charges for further development, analysis, and against Sawyer, two new misdeconsideration prior to determination meanor charges were brought against of the motion,” the judge wrote.

Sawyer this week — criminal threat“Accordingly, the Entry Order ening and carrying a dangerous or dated April 16, 2018, re-affirming the deadly weapon, openly or concealed, prior probable cause determination with the intent or avowed purpose of and denying dismissal is hereby causing harm.

VACATED,” he wrote.

Those charges carry a sentence of The judge gave prosecutors until up to three years in prison, if he’s April 23 to file a response on the convicted. issue, according to the judge.

Sawyer has pleaded not guilty to “The Clerk shall schedule the mo- all the charges against him. Zonay set tion for a hearing promptly,” Zonay bail at $100,000 in the case Tuesday added in the short one-page order. afternoon following a hearing in Sawyer’s attorneys earlier this week filed a motion seeking to have the judge review probable cause on the four felony charges against him in light of a Vermont Supreme Court ruling issued last week.

That ruling said Sawyer could no longer be held without bail on the

to flip on its side. Police found on an ACTR bus.

Police Log old resident of New said the driver was • Were told someone who left York state for driving transported to the UVM a Thomas Circle home might be a under the influence of drugs, specifMedical Center, and that state police drunk driver; police issued an alert, ically marijuana. but no stop was made.

The city police department’s Drug are handling the investigation.

• Helped Hinesburg police by On April 14: Recognition Expert noticed a vehicle issuing a subpoena to a city resident.

• Responded to a two-vehicle allegedly weaving on West Main • Investigated an alleged assault at crash on South Water Street.

Street and pulled it over, and after test• Were told someone who left a ing the driver, Martin Leffer, alleged Northlands Job Corps that led to the dismissal of one student, but not to a South Water Street home might be a he was DUI-marijuana and cited him. citation. drunk driver; police issued an alert, Results of a blood test will determine On April 12: but no stop was made. the final charge, police said.

• Heard a complaint from a wom• Backed up state police at a local In other incidents between April 9 an that an unknown party had been drunken driving stop. and 15, Vergennes police: On April 9: • Responded first on behalf of Vermont State Police to a one-car accident on Panton Road in Panton in which a vehicle struck a utility pole. City police said state police are handling the accident (see Vermont State Police Log), and the Vergennes Area Rescue squad took the driver to Porter Hospital.

• Took two reports for insurance purposes of cars struck in parking lots, one in an unspecified location and one at United Technologies on Panton Road.

• Dealt with an accident on Main Street in which a moving vehicle struck a parked vehicle.

On April 10: • Helped Middlebury police with background information for an investigation.

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AFTER NEARLY 28 years working at the Bristol Highway Department, Eric Cota recently was named to the top job — Road Foreman.

He replaced his old boss, Peter Bouvier.

which his father said he would seek to have Sawyer checked into a psychiatric facility upon his release.

Sawyer remained listed Wednesday morning as incarcerated at the Rutland jail, according to the state’s online offender locator.

Valerio said Wednesday morning that the defense intends to appeal that bail order. Lawyers representing Sawyer say there was no need for bail because of the plans to have him immediately begin inpatient treatment at the Brattleboro Retreat.

Zonay said he would reconsider the matter is a firm admission date were arranged with the treatment center.

Sawyer was arrested in mid-February after authorities say he had plans to cause “mass casualties” at Fair Haven Union High School. Police said they discovered a notebook from Sawyer, titled, “Journal of an Active Shooter,” which included plans he had for carrying out the shooting and a ”kill list” of students and staff.

They say that his purchase of a shotgun and ammunition in the days before his arrest showed that he intended to move forward with those plans.

The Vermont Supreme Court, in its ruling last week, said that under Vermont case law that has been standing for more than a century, merely planning or preparing for a crime did not meet the standard for an attempted offense.

The Supreme Court sent the case back to the trial court level in Rutland for further proceedings, leading to Tuesday’s hearing.

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Bottom line on minimum wage Bill H.302 — currently within the jurisdiction of the House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs — calls for raising the state’s minimum wage from the current $10.50 per hour to $15 per hour by 2026.

A similar bill, S.40, passed the Senate back in mid-February. Even if supporters pass the House bill, and compromise legislation is reached with the Senate in time to send a bill to Gov. Scott’s desk, the governor has misgivings about the initiative and has said in the past that he would veto the legislation.

It’s a topic of concern raised locally at this week’s Legislative Breakfast and poses this fundamental question that each of us should contemplate: Will an increase in the minimum wage hurt more than it helps?

Some business advocates suggest an increase in the minimum wage to $15 per hour would be detrimental to Vermont’s business community.

Proponents counter that gradually raising the minimum wage from $10.50 per hour today to $15 per hour by the year 2024 is still not enough to live on and escape the harmful effects of living a life of poverty.

Here are four important considerations: • Vermont’s younger demographic is leaving the state in part because better higher-paying jobs are being offered elsewhere. If Vermont is to compete for that labor market — and we desperately need to be competitive — we need to up our ante. Higher wages in the long run will help retain Vermont’s native sons and daughters.

• Businesses, if they’re honest, will tell you they can’t find good help in the current marketplace for less than the prevailing minimum wage or much higher, and $15 by 2024 will seem low, just as $10.50 per hour seems low today. The bigger problem is that by hiking the minimum wage, it hikes up the wages of the tiers above that as well, putting an additional burden on businesses. Exceptions to business sizes (business under a certain number of employees), exempting summer jobs or seasonal work could possibly be a way to mitigate the hardships, while not impacting the wages of residents working full time, year around at firms that can afford the increase.

• The benefits of a higher minimum wage is that nearly 100 percent would be spent locally on necessary expenses, which boosts the economy. What’s shocking today is that the minimum wage, which decades ago represented a starting wage for teenagers and those just entering the workforce, applies to far too many Vermonters. The average age of those earning the minimum wage in Vermont is now 38, while almost half — 45 percent — are 40 or older. And more than one in five of those adults are parents. And that’s today at $10.50 per hour — about $22,000 annually (before taxes) for a 40-hour per week job, which is fall short of a poverty wage.

• The consequences of families living in poverty can be many: drug addiction, poor health, welfare and homelessness and on and on; all the results of living a life of despair and without hope. Helping families work their way out of poverty benefits the state’s fiscal wellbeing.

The goal to strive toward is creating an economy where an adult working full time can meet their basic needs on that income — that’s a living wage.

By 2024, it’s doubtful that even $15 an hour would meet that threshold, but it’s a step in the right direction and it lays the foundation for an economy that will attract jobs to the state, and people eager to take them.

Bill would aid small firms

Seasoning

THIS PILE OF firewood in Middlebury is chilling out during the waning weeks of winter, but it should be well-seasoned by the time of the first snowfall in the autumn.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

Angelo Lynn

Needless nastiness in Vermont Words at the heart of what we do In a nod to the journalistic admonishment to always read past the headline (which is particularly troublesome in today’s era of reading just headlines, Twitter feeds and shout-outs on social media), there’s the story of Gov. Phil Scott meanly vetoing a bill that “regulates children’s exposure to toxic chemicals.” I mean, how could he! Everyone wants to limit children’s exposure to harmful substances; why not Vermont’s governor? And he seems so rational on so many other issues, like gun control.

Exactly.

What’s wrong is that Vermont Democrats are unfairly portraying Scott’s veto of S.103 as siding with big business over the interests of Vermont children when there is already a law in place to accomplish that very thing.

The fluff-up is over what is a relatively slight change in the wording of the proposed bill.

Current law allows the Vermont Health Commissioner to issue bans “upon the recommendation of” a committee that includes leaders of several state agencies. The change under S.103 would have given Vermont’s health commissioner the authority to ban children’s products containing certain “chemicals of high concern” “after consultation with” the committee.

Opponents of the bill, such as William Driscoll, vice president of Associated Industries of Vermont, say the change would put too much power in the hands of a single individual and would make such decisions “more arbitrary” and potentially “more political and much less scientific and legitimate.” The governor also said the bill could “jeopardize jobs and make Vermont less competitive for businesses” in that sector.

Furthermore, in his veto of the bill Gov. Scott said the regulatory process was working just fine and should “proceed as originally envisioned. With a robust process in place, children will not be any safer as a result of the proposed changes contained in this bill.”

Scott also reminded lawmakers that last year by executive order he had created an Interagency Committee on Chemical Management in the aftermath of the hazardous chemical (PFOA) found in well water in Bennington, and that a similar panel outlined in the new bill would be redundant.

Supporters of the bill say it was just meant to clean up some loose ends of the previous law, and was not meant to be a significant change.

That’s the gist of the beef, but the rhetoric would have you believe it is of a much greater magnitude.

“It’s unfortunate that the governor is prioritizing corporate interests over public health and the safety of Vermont families,” House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, D-South Hero, told reporter Dave Gram of VtDigger. Similarly, VPIRG executive director (and de facto lobbyist) Paul Burns said of Scott’s veto: “In the choice between protecting kids and pleasing industry lobbyists, he went with the lobbyists.”

And the Twitter feed of VT House Dems posted: “Governor Scott has vetoed S.103, a bill that would have regulated toxic substances and hazardous materials. Message to Bennington (and everywhere else these poisons were poured into the ground): too bad for you.”

These are the types of snarky, misleading comments from those in the political arena — on either side of any issue — that devalue the integrity of the political process and cause voters to disengage. It is needless nastiness.

A better approach in this instance was for Democrats to give Gov. Scott the benefit of wanting to protect children from toxic substances, but then demonstrate how this modest change makes the process superior without being an added burden on Vermont’s chemical industry. Had they done that, it’s very likely the governor and his team would have found a compromise position and Vermonters would have been better served by the bipartisan legislation.

As it is, the governor’s veto will likely stand, until a less political and more corroborative approach is taken by this Democratically controlled Legislature.

Angelo Lynn

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It’s been more than two months since I began reporting “What’s a gun for, Earl?” for the Addison Independent, and I’m now scraping the “A gun? Why, to shoot, of course.” bottom of the “movies about newspapers” barrel.

“Maybe that’s why you used it,” she concludes for Take “His Girl Friday” (1940), whose “journalists” him. reflect so badly on their profession someone thought it Little surprise, really, about that opening disclaimer. prudent to open the film with a disclaimer: “You will see What is a gun for, though? in this picture no resemblance to the men and women of It’s doubtful a consensus will ever form around any the press today,” it cautions. It takes place in “the ‘dark one answer to that question. “Which gun?” we could ask. ages’ of the newspaper game.”

And for that matter, What do we mean by “for”?

Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell) is trying to get out Judges and lawyers spend a lot of time arguing about of that game, but her former editor this sort of thing, it turns out. (and ex-husband) Walter Burns (Cary Last week, for instance, the Grant) lures her back for one more Vermont Supreme Court ruled that story. the actions of a former Fair Haven Earl Williams (John Qualen) is “a Union High School student accused of plotting to shoot up the school poor little dope who lost his job and

By Christopher do not meet the legal definition of went berserk and shot a cop who was Ross “attempt.” coming after him to quiet him down.”

Where do these “definitions” come He’s scheduled to be executed the from? Regular old dictionaries, a lot following day.

Walter wants Hildy to find a newsworthy angle on the of the time. According to the findings of a 1994 paper in man’s story. She visits Earl in jail and with some probing the Harvard Law Review, the U.S. Supreme Court has discovers that he spent a lot of time in the park after he consulted dictionaries in more than 600 cases, and in relost his job. Did he hear “any of those speeches?” she cent years justices have been using them more and more wants to know. One, Earl recalls: a guy on a soapbox frequently. The author of the paper, legal scholar Kevin talking about “production for use.” Hildy has her angle, Werbach, thought this was something that warranted more scrutiny. she thinks.

A decade later, while the Supreme Court was trying to “Now look, Earl,” she says. “When you found yourself with that gun in your hand and that policeman coming at define the word “marriage,” Dennis Baron, a professor of linguistics at the University of Illinois, did some you, what did you think about?” scrutinizing: The justices weren’t just looking up “tech“I don’t know, exactly.”

“You must have thought of something. Could it have nical terms like ‘battery,’ ‘lien’ and ‘prima facie,’ words which any lawyer should know by heart,” Baron wrote. been ... production for use?”

“I don’t know. I...”

(See Clippings, Page 5A)

Clippings

Democrats eye control of House Control of the U.S. House of Representatives will depend on the results in 80 to 100 of the 435 congressional districts. Most of the competitive districts are now represented by a Republican House member, where voters either cast a plurality of their votes for Hillary Clinton in November 2016, or where Donald Trump won the presidential vote by a small margin.

Democrats currently hold 193 of the 435 House seats.

To organize the House, they would need to win at least 218 seats in November. To date, 38 House Republicans have announced that they will either be retiring, or running for another office such as governor or the U.S. Senate, at the end of their current terms. Many independent political analysts believe that the large number of Republican open seats, and an energized Democratic electorate, make it more likely that the Democrats will gain the 25 or more seats they need to organize the By Eric L. Davis House as of January 2019.

If the Democrats organize the House, they would control all the House committees, and could use that control to hold oversight hearings on the activities of the Trump Administration. A Democratic-majority House might also initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Removing the president through impeachment requires a majority vote in the House and a two-thirds majority in the Senate.

Vermont is not one of the congressional districts that will determine control of the House. Rep. Peter Welch is most likely to be re-elected to a seventh term. Welch had no major party opponent in 2016. In 2014, the last time

Politically Thinking

a Republican filed for the Vermont congressional seat, Welch was re-elected with 64 percent of the vote.

Even though Vermont will not have a competitive election for the House this year, Vermonters can become involved in the House election without leaving the state.

Developments in social media and technology allow voters all over the country to provide remote support for candidates running in competitive elections in all states.

Vermonters can use Facebook, Twitter and other social media to promote congressional candidates they like to their friends and followers nationwide. Candidates in competitive races increasingly use the Internet to connect with potential supporters wherever they live, particularly to seek small financial contributions. Almost all Democratic congressional candidates use Act Blue Express as a fundraising platform, so once someone has entered their information by making a contribution to one candidate, it is very easy to make future online contributions to the same, or other candidates.

Vermont’s U.S. Senators use their own lists of supporters to raise money for candidates in other states. Sen. Patrick Leahy tends to use his messages to encourage donations for his Senate colleagues in close re-election races, such as Sens. Bill Nelson of Florida and Claire McCaskill of Missouri. Sen. Bernie Sanders tends to use his messages to encourage donations to progressive Democratic challengers to incumbent House Republicans.

(See Davis, Page 5A)

Tax day — and often the week that leads up to it — can be a point of stress and uncertainty for many as they scramble to pull together document after document, chasing down one person for one filing and another person for another.

As a small businesses owner in Vermont, I do what I do because I care about the product I produce, the community I share my businesses with, and the people I employ.

But the reality of running a small business in Vermont means having to navigate the often convoluted permitting and tax-filing processes — and time spent doing that means time I’m not investing back in community and in my Café.

You will read it in every commentary I write and almost every conversation you have with me on this topic, but it can’t be said enough: Vermont is a small business state. Ninety percent of businesses in Vermont have fewer than 20 employees and 98.5 percent of businesses in Vermont have fewer than 100 employees.

Small businesses are at the core of Vermont’s communities, yet it can be incredibly difficult to manage all that comes with running a small business.

This legislative session, the legislature is considering a bill (S.85) that aims to simplify businesses interactions with the state.

Whether that’s starting a business or maintaining business operations, paying taxes, registration fees, or navigating permitting processes, S.85 would set forward a trajectory that would create a single, simple portal for small businesses to interact with the state.

Anyone who operates a business at my scale will tell you that you have to “wear a lot of hats”. Some days you’re a plumber, a carpenter or a novice marketing director and on other days, a big brother or sister to a staff member who needs guidance.

Medium and large businesses often have HR departments, accountants, and lawyers who can help them deal with all the paperwork and business matters, but that is not a luxury that small, Main Street businesses can afford. Having a small businesses portal that can help streamline interaction with a handful of state offices would be an amazing support and time-management tool. Bottom line, this would afford us more time to work with our staff and community.

A small businesses portal is not an idea that is unique to Vermont.

States such as Massachusetts and Indiana have already created sites that make it clear and simple to see what is needed to start and run a small business in that state. The Massachusetts site allows users to enter in what type of business they want to start and walks them through the process of the forms that need to be filled out and the permits needed to be obtained.

As the legislature looks to make Vermont a state that works better for all businesses, not just our largest employers, concepts like this need to be embraced and driven forward. We have a proud culture of innovation and a creative business cultivation that make Vermont unique.

These newer, smaller employers are the one who will be the drivers of this state’s economy but we must create an environment that fosters growth. By passing S.85 and working to implement the goals laid out in the bill, Vermont will continue to foster a strong small business economy.

Matt Birong Owner, 3 Squares Café

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Heeding the call of ‘Agapic Energy’ On April 2nd, civil rights leader Diane Nash spoke to a packed house on the Middlebury College Campus.

Fittingly, she delivered her talk just two days before the fiftieth anniversary of the death of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While not an entirely “unsung” hero of the civil rights movement, Nash, like James Lawson, Dorothy Cotton, Septima Clark and Bayard Rustin (and the list could go on) is not universally known in the way that King has become. As Nash herself pointed

By Rebecca out in her talk, Kneale Gould King was the “spokesman” for the civil rights movement and so, of course, it is his name that we most associate with it.

In emphasizing King’s role as spokesman, Nash took pains to describe the difference between a spokesman and a leader. King was one of hundreds of leaders of the civil rights movement, she reminded us, and her eyes were on the students in the chapel as she made this point.

We are all capable of social change leadership, she insisted, and went on to describe how students, workers and citizens of all ages, professions and religious identities took up social change leadership in the sixties and how we ought to go about it today.

Diane Nash made plain to her audience what I had first been taught decades ago in an unforgettable course on the life and thought of Gandhi, taught by my mentor, Professor Diana Eck: that non-violent campaigns are considerably more complex than simply refusing to do physical harm to another; rather, non-violence involves a persistent, unfailing commitment to waging

Ways of Seeing

peace instead of war.

Sometimes non-violent campaigns are conducted through a conscious escalation of conflict in order to make injustices visible to the wider world (the lunch counter sit-ins defying segregation would be such an example).

At other times, de-escalation is the goal — finding ways to reduce anger and fear so that people on seemingly opposite sides of a conflict can discover that they are actually on the “same side” when the problem is understood more deeply and from a wider perspective.

Having been coached well in workshops taught by Septima Clark, James Lawson and Bayard Rustin (the latter two having themselves been trained by Gandhians in India) and then by a “second-generation” of young leaders such as Nash, many civil rights activists became highly skilled at both forms of non-violent resistance: dramatizing oppression and fostering connection and alliances.

In terms of the latter, we can often hear this language of getting opposing forces on the “same side” of a larger problem when we read King’s speeches and sermons. Time and again, King characterizes racism and bigotry as unsurprising outgrowths of poverty and economic inequality, charting the psychological forces by which fear and suffering within poor white communities fanned the flames of racism — hence King’s launch of the wider, multi-racial Poor People’s Campaign in the months just before his assassination.

In her speech to the Middlebury

College campus, Nash introduced the term that she has coined to represent more authentically the complexity and purpose of non-violent resistance: “agapic energy.” Grounded in the Greek — and often Christian — word agape, agapic energy describes a force of love that can, and should, be extended outward toward the whole human (and, I would argue, whole earthly) community. Nash’s phrase better reflects Gandhi’s call for satyagraha — a firm grasping on to Truth, sometimes translated as “soul force” — than does the term “non-violence,” although Gandhi himself used both.

To offer an example of agapic energy, Nash described how, in the midst of the lunch-counter sit-in campaigns in Nashville, she formed an alliance with the manager of a store with a segregated lunch-counter. She expressed concern and empathy for the manager’s fear that integration would cause dramatic customer attrition and financial harm. Aided by a team of well-established and wellto-do white “church ladies” willing to eat lunch day after day at newly integrated lunch counters, Nash and her colleagues demonstrated both genuine compassion and a strategic response to the manager’s economic fears.

In the second year of the campaign, their former opponent became an ally, visiting managers of other restaurants and lunch-counters, letting them know that desegregation had not hurt his business. In telling this story, Nash invited her audience to consider what would have happened if this initially resistant manager had been attacked and killed. “It was not the person that was the enemy,” she insisted, “It was his racism.”

(See Ways of Seeing, Page 10A)

as bearing arms? I mean, is that the way they talk?

No, Clement conceded, it wasn’t.

In its unmodified form the phrase was most naturally understood to have a military context, he said.

Justice Scalia shut down this line of argument, however: “The fact that the phrase was commonly used in a particular context does not show that it is limited to that context.”

In further arguments, Justices Scalia and John Paul Stevens cited dictionaries printed in 1755, 1771 and 1794, but none of those produced the definition the court finally landed upon.

In a survey of dictionary definitions, Baron found that the phrase “bear arms,” which is a direct translation of the Latin arma ferre (arma meaning “implements of war”), began to diverge from its military roots in the second half of the 20th century, when groups like the National Rifle Association “began flooding the language with prose in which ‘bearing arms’ becomes a synonym for carrying guns.”

The point being that dictionaries change as the language does. Or,

as Baron put it, “Words don’t make meanings, people do.” And so it is with our laws and their interpreters.

Where these laws (and our rights) are concerned, words are all we have, of course, and the authority to decide what they mean must come from somewhere. Even if I don’t always agree with our courts’ decisions — or methods — I’m heartened that their ongoing quest to define (and redefine) our legal language is undertaken with such precision and vigor.

A similar defining and redefining is happening in newsrooms around the country: What do we mean by “newsworthy”? How far in our rearview mirrors, really, are the “dark ages of the newspaper game”?

I don’t pretend to know the answers to such questions after two months on the job, but I suspect I won’t learn them by cracking open any dictionary.

Instead, I think I’ll keep consulting my talented colleagues at the Addison Independent, whose guidance and encouragement I note here with gratitude.

Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent.com.

Clippings (Continued from Page 4A) “They’re also checking ordinary words like ‘also,’ ‘if,’ ‘now,’ and even ‘ambiguous.’” Chief Justice John Roberts had recently looked up “of.”

According to The New York Times he consulted five different dictionaries.

I love reading about this kind of stuff. It gives me a sense of nerdy solidarity with people.

But then Baron goes on to say that “sometimes the justices can’t find the support they’re looking for in dictionaries, and when a judicial interpretation of a law clashes with the lexical evidence, the justices are quick to reject the authority of the same dictionaries that in other cases they hold up as repositories of wisdom and reason.”

This “methodology” has affected landmark court decisions. District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), for instance, decided the meaning of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

In that case, Baron notes the following exchange between Justice David Souter and Solicitor General Paul Clement, who insisted that “bear arms” means “to carry guns outside the home”: Souter: But wait a minute. You’re not saying that if somebody goes hunting deer he is bearing arms, or are you?

Clement: I would say that and so would Madison and so would Jefferson.

Souter: In the eighteenth century, someone going out to hunt a deer would have thought of themselves

Davis (Continued from Page 4A) Politically active Vermonters who are on candidate supporter lists are also encouraged to make telephone calls on behalf of those candidates to voters in their home districts. With the notion of the “long-distance call” a thing of the past, Vermonters can now participate in telephone canvassing campaigns all over the nation from the comfort of their own homes. This sort of activity will likely increase over the next few months, as late-May or early-June primary or primary runoff election days approach in large states with many competitive House districts, such as Texas, California and New York.

Some candidates even hold fund-raisers in neighboring districts. For example, NPR reported last week on a fund-raiser held in Bristol on behalf of Katie Wilson, a candidate seeking the Democratic nomination to oppose Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st district on the other side of Lake Champlain.

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

“I really enjoy teaching people in my own age group!”

Professor John Berninghausen, with student Jo Birnbaum

Liberalism vs conservatism

Burke and the English Constitution Editor’s note: This is the 11th in to send it. He communicated this to a series of essays about political the young Frenchman, who renewed liberalism and conservatism and the his request with greater urgency.

By this time, Burke realized two-party system.

Edmund Burke (1730–97) was that his thoughts on the revolution born in Dublin before Ireland in France had enlarged beyond was an independent republic. His anything that could be contained father was a successful lawyer, a in a personal letter, and that they Protestant, and a member of the required a larger audience. Thus, although he retained the Church of Ireland, the informal style of a letter, Irish counterpart to the he produced a long and Church of England. rambling monologue.

He was educated The order that he at Trinity College followed was simply in Dublin, which the sequence of his was then a staunch thoughts. Reflections is Protestant institution. not a systematic work.

He began his career as It would be futile to try a writer. to outline it. The best One of Burke’s one can do is to follow earliest books Burke’s train of thought, was devoted to paying attention to each aesthetic values: A Liberalism vs topic as it passes by, Philosophical Enquiry on the Sublime and the Conservatism going with the flow.

This is not unpleasant.

Beautiful. However, An essay by It is like slowly drifting he mostly devoted Victor Nuovo down a river and taking himself to history and public affairs. In Middlebury College in the scenery.

However, in this 1765, he was elected professor emeritus case, the scenery is not to Parliament, and of philosophy always tranquil, but remained there until often disturbing and near the end of his life. terrifying, and the sky There he gained the reputation as a powerful orator and above is threatening. However, it should not be forgotten that an acute political thinker.

In Parliament he was a moderate Burke, the philosopher of aesthetic Whig, i.e., a liberal and a centrist. value, was aware that terror, or He supported the American the contemplation of it, can be colonies in their struggle for pleasing as well as instructive. In independence. He opposed the any case, Burke’s Reflections is a slave trade and condemned work of high literary quality, full British colonial practices in India. of ambiguity, and a major work of Therefore, the publication in 1790 political thought — a classic.

At the outset, Burke’s thoughts of his Reflections on the Revolution in France evoked surprise. After turn to the English Constitution. reading it, Jefferson remarked, Unlike the U.S. Constitution, “The Revolution in France does the English Constitution is not a not astonish me as much as the document. Rather it is a tradition, revolution in Mr. Burke.” Others perhaps an ancient one. However, speculated whether he had lost his like our constitution, it is supposed to be a fundamental law, and one of mind.

The occasion for writing the its foremost features is the separation Reflections was a request from a of powers. In this case, the powers young Frenchman, a revolutionary, have to do with the Commons or who was recently elected to the the people’s representatives in National Assembly. Burke was Parliament; a hereditary monarch; asked by this gentleman for his and the Lords, also hereditary.

Burke desired to conserve thoughts on the revolution in France and also for his advice. Burke these hereditary rights for they drafted a response, but was reluctant provided stability. He worried that

revolutionary zeal would cross the channel and catch fire and consume them. He observed that a revolutionary club had already been founded in London, and that Richard Price, a Christian, minister, and leader of the club, had recently preached a sermon fomenting revolution. It had been widely circulated. Price ended his sermon with a visionary declaration and a solemn warning: “I see the ardor for liberty catching and spreading, a general amendment [i.e., universal change] beginning in human affairs, the dominion of kings changed for the dominion of laws. Tremble all ye oppressors of the world!

Take warning all ye supporters of slavish governments and slavish hierarchies! You cannot now hold the world in darkness. Restore to mankind their rights and consent to the correction of abuses; before they and you are destroyed together.”

Burke’s response to all this is legal and historical, rather than reflective or philosophical. He declares himself fully in favor of a robust liberty, but he has in mind liberty not as an abstract principle, but as a social practice regulated by law and moderated by morality, whose roots lie in the ancient constitution of England.

“You will observe,” he wrote, “that from the Magna Charta [1215] to the Declaration of Rights [1689— following the Glorious Revolution], it has been the uniform policy of our constitution to claim and assert our liberties, as an entailed inheritance derived to us from our forefathers, and to be transmitted to our posterity; as an estate specially belonging to the people of this kingdom without reference to any prior right. By this means our constitution preserves a unity in so great a diversity of its parts. We have an inheritable crown; an inheritable peerage; and a House of Commons and a people inheriting privileges, franchises, and liberties, from a long line of ancestors.”

Upon careful examination, he finds this ancient law to be “the result of profound reflection,” which he describes as “the happy effect of following nature.”

In this respect, he seems to take (See Nuovo, Page 10A)

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Joseph Provetto, 92, Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH — Joseph Anthony Provetto, 92, died at his home in Ferrisburgh, Vt., on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

He was born Nov. 9, 1925, in Bronx, N.Y. to Sebastiano and Maria (Alberti) Provetto. While attending La Salle Academy in New York City, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served during World War II in the Pacific as a Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class.

Upon discharge from the Navy, he worked as a U.S. Postal worker. On June 15, 1947, he married Rosemarie Tardibono. He became a small business owner of several Sunoco service stations. In 1973, he created Pro Auto Parts in New Rochelle, N.Y. as the first Car Quest dealer. He grew the business to three stores in Westchester County. He remained a Bronx resident until 1979 when he moved to Thornwood, N.Y., after GRACE SPRING raising a family. He retired in 1990 and moved to Vermont in 1996. After during this passage. Donations may retiring, he was a volunteer for the be made in her memory to the Tibetan American Red Cross.

Association of Vermont, PO Box 414, He was an active member of Our Burlington, VT 05402 for the building of their community center.◊

Grace Spring, 84, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Grace Spring moved to Middlebury, Vt., in March of 2017, from Washington, D.C. and resided at EastView in Middlebury.

She died at the age of 84 on Thursday, March 29, 2018, of a pulmonary embolism. She was an artist, an activist and a Reiki practitioner.

Over the course of her lifetime Grace was active in the civil rights movement and in the campaign for human rights for Tibet. For 18 years, once a week, she held a silent vigil in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. to protest the occupation of Tibet. She was a founding board member of the International Campaign for Tibet. In Feb. 2018, she was honored by ICT with the Light of Truth Award.

Grace was born in Washington, D.C. in 1933. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design in the 50s. An active artist throughout her life, she taught ceramics and puppetry to students at the Field School in Washington. Her artwork often reflected her emerging spiritual beliefs and became more

representative of her Buddhist faith as she grew older.

She was the daughter of George Adams Howard and Lilly Mae Hargrave Howard. She is survived by her sister Jeanne McVey; her niece and nephews, Dawn Paige Arnold, Mark Stedman and Peter Stedman; her cousin Mary Manning Cleveland; and her three children, Cassandra Corcoran and son-in-law Jonathan Corcoran, Joshua Spring and daughter-in-law Tundi Agardy and Abigail Spring and six grandchildren: Pearse and Wendee Corcoran, Aurelia Corcoran and Liam Corcoran, and Alex Spring, Sophie Spring and Christopher Spring, as well as four great grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes, there was a 3-day wake at her daughter Cassandra’s home. Her cremation ceremony was officiated by Lama Sonam from the Drikung Monastery in Arlington, Mass.

The family is deeply grateful to the Vermont Tibetan Community for gathering around Grace and the family

Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Charlotte, Vt. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a current member of St. Peter’s Parish in Vergennes.

Joseph is survived by six children and their spouses: Patricia Pollock and Alan of Chappaqua, N.Y.; Joseph Provetto, Jr. and Pamela of New York, N.Y.; Rosemarie Provetto of Ferrisburgh, Vt.; Salvatore “Sonny” Provetto of Winooski, Vt.; Giles Provetto and Tina of Mound, Minn.; and Joann Aponte and Carlos of Nesconset, N.Y.; as well as seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Rosemarie in 2016, a brother Sebastian “Chic” Provetto, and a sister Rosalie Rinaldi.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Vergennes, Vt. Burial will be at a later date in New York. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne

JOSEPH A. PROVETTO Rd., Burlington, VT. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to St. Peter’s Church, PO Box 324, Vergennes, VT 05491. To send online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com.◊

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She was surrounded by her family.

Alice was born in Actonvale, Quebec, Canada on April 7, 1924. The family moved to the United States when Alice was four and was raised on a farm in Addison, Vt. She attended school in Addison and traveled to Boston and completed cosmetology school.

Alice married Paul Cousino of Bristol at St. Joseph’s Church in Burlington, Vermont on June 23, 1945. Paul and Alice had a successful dairy farm in Bristol where they raised their family. They opened their home to their extended families on weekends for meals and wonderful family time.

Alice was a dedicated member of St. Ambrose Parish in Bristol, working with the women’s club for many years. She was well known as a great cook and baker. Her children remember the pies and cakes she made while growing up on the farm.

Paul and Alice retired from the

farm in 1969 and moved to Williston, Vermont. They wintered in Ruskin, Florida for 18 years with many of their brothers and sisters and made many other friends during that time.

Alice spent many hours visiting friends, family and shut-ins after Paul died. She enjoyed this and so did the people she visited. She attended Mass daily for as long as she was able to drive.

She raised her youngest sister, Cecile Gevry Young of Sun City Center, Fla., after their parents died at a young age.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Paul, grandson Brendon, her parents, five brothers, and four sisters. She is survived by her five children; Rodrique (Michelle), Leonard (Deborah), Richard (Jane) Garry (Cynthia) and Mary Jane (Richard) Lefebvre; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Robert Gevry, and her sisters, Yvette Field, Suzanne Gamache, Joanne (Jack) Dusten, and Cecile (Richard) Young.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, April 18, from 5-8 p.m. at BrownMcClay Funeral Home in Bristol, Vt. A mass of Christian burial will

ALICE MARIE COUSINO be held on Thursday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ambrose Caring Community, c/o St. Ambrose Church, School Street, Bristol. To send online condolences to her family visit brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.◊

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Robert Bergesen, 80, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Robert Bergesen, 80, died on Sunday, April 15, 2018.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Nov. 1, 1937, the son of Bernhard and Carol (Nelson) Bergesen Jr. He grew up in Princeton, N.J., and graduated from Princeton High School in 1955, Cornell University in 1959, and received an M.B.A. from Cornell in 1961.

He started work with Price Waterhouse & Co., as an auditor and worked with different companies in various financial jobs in New York City. In 1966 he married Jean Nicol in South Shields, England. They resided in Morristown, N.J. until 1975 when they bought and ran a motel in Whitefield, N.H. In 1977 they moved to Vermont, where Bob joined Vermont Transit Company as controller. In 1980 they moved to Middlebury, and in 1990 Bob was made General Manager of BARBARA KELTON Vermont Transit, a job which he held DANFORTH until he retired in 2000. In 2003 Bob England and Missouri, and countless and Jean bought a villa in Dunedin, Fla., where they spent their winters. friends worldwide.

Bob was very active in church A memorial event will be held on July 15, 2018, from 11:30 a.m.- affairs, where he served at different 2:30 p.m. at The Lodge at Crandall Park, 124 Cider Mill Rd., Tolland, Conn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Tolland Historical Society or the WHITING — Jay L. Barry, 58, of Tolland Fire Department, especially for its emergency medical assistance. Whiting, Vt., passed away on Thursday, For online condolences visit pietras- April 12, 2018, at UVM Medical Center. Jay was born on February 29, funeralhome.com.◊ 1960 to Charles and Mae (Barrows) Barry in Northampton, Mass.

Jay was an avid fisherman, and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He enjoyed hunting and watching NASCAR. His favorite thing was telling stories about all the “BIG” fish he has caught in his

times as Sunday school teacher, youth group leader, treasurer, auditor, usher and council member. After he retired Bob was led by God to get active with resettlement of Sudanese refugees in the Burlington area, and in 2001, together with Jean they hosted two refugees while helping them to learn about our culture. This experience also led them to host several foreign students from Middlebury College.

He was also a devoted jogger for most of his life, and an avid fan of Cornell wrestling.

Bob is survived by his wife Jean of Middlebury, Vt., his son Jeffrey of Providence, R.I., and daughters Jeannie of London, England, and Susan and husband Patrick Bannon of Wellesley, Mass., and their three children Margaret, Nora and Emily, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his older brother, Bernhard Bergesen III of Berkeley, Ca., and his twin brother Richard and his wife Karin of Centerport, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Sudan Development Foundation (SUDEF), 139 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401, an

Barbara Danforth, 87, native of Middlebury TOLLAND, Conn. — During the warm, windy night of April 12, 2018, Barbara Kelton Danforth slipped away in her beloved home in Tolland, Conn., her family nearby.

Born Jan. 10, 1931, on her Kelton grandparents’ farm in New Haven, Vt., she was the firstborn of four children to Raymond and Grace (Newton) Kelton of Middlebury, Vt., the town where Barbara then grew up. Post-graduation, she left home to work at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Hartford during the ‘50s. While there, she met the love of her life, Stuart Danforth, her husband of 62 years. They moved to Tolland in ‘57.

While busy raising a family, Barbara supported efforts to create the Arts of Tolland organization and the Tolland Jail Museum, was a Girl Scout leader, and was active in matters both political and educational. She also helped locally introduce the Fresh Air Fund, and enjoyed receiving children into their family from New York’s inner city for many years.

For all her involvements, Barbara’s first devotion was to kinfolk and the creation of a beautiful home. An artist in her own right, her mastery of gardening, cooking, sewing, and decorating evolved through the years. Whether happily with her

flowers, arranging furniture, bidding at auctions, “junking” in shops, or hosting countless dinners, everything reflected Barb’s own unique touch.

Her coffee pot was always on, and folks often dropped by for a cup and a lively debate on our nation’s latest events.

In ‘84, her children long grown, she further put talent to task: Barbara was the mastermind behind transforming their home into a bed and breakfast, opening their doors for 20 years to people worldwide. She was happiest when sharing its beauty with others, and her family is grateful that with the aid of Visiting Nurse and Hospice services, her wish to conclude her days at home was lovingly fulfilled.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Stuart Danforth of Tolland, Conn., daughter Karen “Kaye” Danforth and husband Paul Zenaty of Hinesburg, Vt., and son Mark Danforth and his love, Brenda Anderson of Tolland, Conn. She is also survived by a sister, Helen O’Toole of Saint Robert, Mo., formerly of Vermont and Connecticut, widow of Gerald O’Toole. She is predeceased by her brother Raymond “Bud” Kelton, and survived by his widow Joan of Middlebury, Vt.; her brother Howard Kelton and his wife Linda, of East Middlebury, Vt., and numerous nieces and nephews throughout New

gardening, hiking, and fishing.

Survivors include her son and caretaker, Howard A. Smith, Jr. of Ticonderoga, N.Y.; four grandsons, Jason Smith of Rye, N.H., Justin Smith of Wilmington, N.C., Jerrod Smith of North Haven, Conn., and Andrew Martell of Addison; two granddaughters, Amanda Wildasin of Vergennes, and Antonia Martell of West Addison; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two daughters, Linda Smith and Joni Martell; a brother, James McEvila; and a sister, Wanda Donovan.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m., at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. A reception will follow at Vergennes Congregational Church in Vergennes.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Vermont Chapter, Department of Neurology,

short lifetime.

Jay leaves behind a daughter Heather and granddaughter Jocelyn, his father Charlie and five siblings; sisters Joann and husband Kevin Holm Hanson of Bristol, Vt., Rebecca and husband Bruce Richardson of Berlin, Vt., Buffy and husband John Jordan of Fletcher’s Landing, Maine; brothers Doug and wife Denise Barry of Port Henry, N.Y., and Casey Barry of Hooksett, N.H.; as well as several

Lincoln LINCOLN — LCS Art teacher Nancy McClaran received a grant to create a community mosaic on the large cement wall at the entrance of LCS. The Lincoln Tile Mosaic Project is underway and is in need of tile donations. The tile must be cone 9 or higher. Nancy is also looking for shells, sea glass and small stones that could be part of the mosaic. Also needed are small plastic containers and bins for storing and sorting NADA M. SMITH colors of materials.

Donations of tile can be brought to 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT the town clerk’s office during their 05401. To send online condolences to office hours: Monday-Thursday her family visit brownmcclayfuneral- 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. If you have any homes.com.◊

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Nada Smith, 92, Vergennes VERGENNES — Nada May Smith, 92, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her home in Vergennes.

She was born Dec. 31, 1925, in Bethel, the daughter of John Anthony and Pearl Isabel (Bessett) McEvila.

She attended schools in Bethel, and business college in Burlington.

She married Howard A. Smith Sr. He predeceased her on June 7, 2002.

Her work history included employment at Simmonds Precision, and the Middlebury Coop. Following retirement from full-time employment, she and her husband moved to Florida, where they worked for Sea World. Upon returning to Vermont, they worked as park rangers at the DAR State Park in Addison for many years. She later worked as a guide at the Shelburne Museum, retiring at the age of 87, due to declining health.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Vergennes, and ran the Bingo program for many years.

She enjoyed playing cards,

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Green Mountain Club Young Adventurers Club hike in Ripton. Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m., Spirit in Nature Trails, Ripton-Goshen Rd. Enjoy Earth Day on this gentle hike. While the pace is geared towards younger adventurers (ages 4-8), everyone is welcome. Contact YAC Leader Lauren Bierman for details at 802-3497498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail.com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Jenni Johnson jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Delight in Johnson’s smooth voice and unique style as she performs versatile renditions of American Jazz Classics Part of The Residence’s Sunday music series. Free, open to the public and fully accessible.

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Thursday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Gymnasium, Vergennes Union High School, Green Mountain Club hike in Charlotte.

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5425 Mt. Philo Rd. An easy to moderate twoAge Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, mile hike and with an elevation gain of 636 feet with April 19, Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior breathtaking views of the Lake Champlain Valley and Housing, 50 Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi and coffee New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Wear approprihour followed by a noon meal of beef & mushroom ate clothing for hiking and bring water, a snack and stroganoff over seasoned cavatappi pasta, carrot hiking poles, if used. More info contact Ralph Burt at raisin salad, blueberry muffin and cantaloupe. Bring rburt@gmavt.net or 802-355-4415. More activities at your own place setting. Free transportation may be gmcbreadloaf.org. provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Dead Creak volunteer training in Addison. Saturday, April 21, Conference Room, Dead Creek Visitor Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone Center The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. seeking volunteers to serve as department ambasA Walk in their Shoes: Dementia Simulation in Middlebury. Thursday, April 19, 4-5 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, Legislative breakfast in New 350 Lodge Rd. This simulation Haven. Monday, April 23, 7-8:45 a.m., helps participants understand how Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. it feels to manage the many chalMeet with Addison County legislalenges dementia presents. Certified BEGINNING WALTZ — Anyone can learn this classic tors and discuss issues important to Dementia Practitioners guide you ballroom dance. Wow your friends with just a few easy to Addison County. Purchase of breakthrough the challenges of comprofast not required to attend but helps mised vision, hearing and dexterity learn moves! Classes held at the Vergennes Opera House our hosts to defray the cost of openwhich all affect cognition. Free, open for 3 weeks on Thursdays, April 19 – May 3, 6:30-7:30 PM. ing their hall. Sponsored by Bridport to the public and fully accessible.

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Capoeira p.m., Dance Theatre, is a blend of dance and Mahaney Center for the martial arts originating Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. from Brazil and continuing today as an important IN THE LATEST Movement Matters master class in Middlebury, Julian Barnett explores Bu- In “Butoh: Triality of Dark, practice and way of life in toh, the internationally recognized physical art form that embodies Japanese post-war expres- Light, & Self” Julian Barnett Brazilian culture. sionism. The workshop, which is free and open to all ages and experience, is on Monday, April explores this internationally recognized physical art form “Learning about 23, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, at Middlebury College. that embodies Japanese Starksboro through post-war expressionism.

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Class will be accompanied Thursday, April 19, 7 sadors and greet visitors at the new Visitor center. by visiting musician Kenta Nagai. Free and open to all p.m., Starksboro Village Meeting House, 2875 Route Volunteers and participants must be 18 years of age, ages and experience. More info at middlebury.edu/arts 116. Enjoy an illustrated presentation showing images attend the entire two-day training, and agree to a backor 802-443-3168. of maps over time and what they can reveal about ground check. Free. All curriculum materials provided.

“Practicing Music, Practicing Culture: Exercising Starksboro and its history. All are welcome. Light Pre-registration is required by April 15 by calling Bodies and Civic Activism” in Middlebury. Monday, refreshments. Donations to the Starksboro Historical 802-759-2398 or emailing amy.alfieri@vermont.gov.

April 23, 7 p.m., Room 221, Mahaney Center for Society for map conservation work and to the Meeting Pancake breakfast fundraiser in Vergennes. Saturday, the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Dr. Carlos Odria of the House for the restoration project appreciated.

April 21, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post 14, 100 University of Massachusetts Boston explores how the “The Jungle Book Kids” on stage in Vergennes.

Armory Ln. Help support Vergennes Union High pasacalle of Villa El Salvador, a communal art form Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Vergennes School Commodore Wrestling while eating a great that incorporates Peru’s indigenous ritual practices Union High School, Monkton Rd. A high-energy breakfast. Pancakes, real local VT Maple Syrup, and Afro-Brazilian-derived drum music, strengthens 30-minute musical designed for elementary schoolsausage, bacon, OJ, and coffee. Tickets $8.

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Tickets $5 adults/$20 families at the door.

April 21, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, Parker Merrill Speech Competition Championship in 28 School Rd. Feast on blueberry pancakes or French Middlebury. Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison toast with Vermont maple syrup, sausages, home fries, Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. egg casseroles, beverages and more. Bring family and In a tradition dating back to 1825, six student speakAge Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. friends. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children 12 and under/$20 ers will compete for the title of Middlebury Speaker of Tuesday, April 24, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area for families. A donation of non-perishable items for the the Year and a top prize of $500. Free. More info at Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 food shelf is always appreciated. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi and coffee hour followed *ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE ADDED* “The Vernal pool field trip in Salisbury. Saturday, April 21, 9 by a noon meal of cheese ravioli with meat sauce and a.m.-noon, Keewaydin parking lot. Join in this field trip Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townsmen’s parmesan cheese, broccoli florets, wheat Italian bread, to these common woodland pools, the preferred breedGuild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery” on stage and peaches. Bring your own place setting. Free transing locations for Wood Frogs, Spotted Salamanders, in Middlebury. Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Black portation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388and other amphibians. Part 2 of a two-part event to Box Theater, Hannaford Career Center, Charles 1946. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations help The Salisbury Conservation Commission locate Ave. Hilarity will ensue in this comedy performed by required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open and map the vernal pools in their community. Free and Addison Repertory Theater — the final Mainstage to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. open to the public. production under the direction Steve Small. Tickets Poetry reading in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 24, 10-11 $10 adults/$7 students at 802-382-1036. More info at Ripton’s 188-year-old post office talk in Ripton. a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. It’s Saturday, April 21, 10-11 a.m., Ripton Community overplayers.uk/html/farnsynopsis.html.

Poetry month. Come hear three local poets — Nancy Church, Route 125. Hilda Billings, Ripton’s last “4.48 Psychosis” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Means Wright, Mary Pratt, and Caitlin Gildrien — commissioned postmaster, will recount the history of April 19, 8 p.m., Hepburn Zoo, Middlebury College. A as they help us celebrate the occasion by reading the institution at the heart of her community, includsuicidal woman fights for sanity as the lines between selected works. Free and open to the public. ing some remarkable episodes involving poet Robert reality and her mind disappear. Senior work of Roxy “Sharing Houseplant Stories — Successes and Frost. The talk will be highlighted with photos, images, Adviento in directing/choreography and of Stephen Failures” presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, April and artifacts documenting post office work in small, Chen in lighting design. Tickets $6, available at 24, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge rural towns like Ripton. More info at 802-388-0338. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Rd. Three Middlebury Garden Club members, Shari Annual Teen Center all-nighter in Middlebury.

Johnson, Lynne Boie and Maggie Nocca, will discuss Saturday, April 21-Sunday April 22, Teen Center, their successes (and failures) in the world of house77 Mary Hogan Dr. Kick off April break with our first plants. Join in and glean some expert tips on starting annual all-nighter. Open to female-identifying students Age Well Senior Luncheon in and maintaining a variety of houseplants. grades 7-10 for a night of crafts, games, makeovers, Middlebury. Friday, April 20, 11:15 a.m., Movement Matters class in Middlebury. Tuesday, dancing, food, and conversations. Sleeping bags will The Glass Onion, Hannaford Career Center, April 24, 4:30 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center be provided. Agenda, registration, and waivers are 51 Charles Ave. Meal is chef’s choice prepared for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. In “Circulating Touch: available at middteens.org/all-nighter. More info at

by Chef Woody and his Culinary Arts students. $5 a Qi Gong based Master Class with Melanie Maar” zoe@middteens.org. donation does not include gratuity. Space is limited. “Things to Come” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, students will learn the principles of the Chinese 5 Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to element system in relationship to somatic and improApril 21, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and visational approaches. Free and open to the public.

St. Philosophy professor Nathalie Chazeaux (Isabelle up and their spouse of any age.

More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Huppert) faces a midlife crisis after learning that her “The Art of Storytelling: Folktales for the “Visit” performed in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 24, 7 husband wants a divorce and that her mother’s health Imagination” talk in Middlebury. Friday, April 20, p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, is declining. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 3 p.m. The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge 72 Porter Field Rd. A showing of collaborative work 802-443-3168.

Rd. Come experience the art of live storytelling “4.48 Psychosis” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, dance professors Julian Barnett and Melanie Maar and with librarian Ruth Gilbert. Free, open to the public Japanese Musician/Composer Kenta Nagai. Free and April 21, 8 p.m., Hepburn Zoo, Middlebury College. A and fully accessible. Refreshments and social hour open to the public. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or suicidal woman fights for sanity as the lines between to follow. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or 802-443-3168. reality and her mind disappear. Senior work of Roxy pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Book discussion in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 24, 7 Adviento in directing/choreography and of Stephen Addison County Right to Life annual dinner in p.m.-8 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Meet Chen in lighting design. Tickets $6, available at middleVergennes. Friday, April 20, doors open at 6 p.m. for and discuss “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren. Open to everybury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

6:30 start, St. Peter’s Church. Adults $15, students Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble celebrates one. The Vermont Book Shop (VBS) book discussions $6, up to 5 years old free. Reserve pork or mac & are held on the last Tuesday of every month. spring in Middlebury. Saturday, April 21, 7-8 p.m., cheese dinner by sending list of names and a check Milk & Honey Quilters Guild in Middlebury. Tuesday, Auditorium, Middlebury Union High School, Airport Rd. payable to ACRTL to Mr. Lee Comly, 2012 Carlstrom April 24, 7-8:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 49 Wilson Come hear Copland, Ticheli, Grundman and Gjeilo.

Road, Bristol, VT 05443. More info: call Lee at Rd. Sue Pritt will share her beginnings in quilt making The Middlebury College Community Chorus will also 453-6302. with a trunk show of her early “office quilts,” show the perform at the event. Free.

Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble celeprocess of making her patterns with simple piecing, brates spring in Bristol. Friday, April 20, 7-8 p.m., quilt as you go, and fast and easy fusible web machine Auditorium, Mt Abraham Union High School, Airport appliqué. More info at visit milkandhoneyquilters.com Rd. Come hear Copland, Ticheli, Grundman and or email milkandhoneyquilters@yahoo.com.

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in Gjeilo. The Middlebury College Community Chorus Carlos Odria Ensemble in concert in Middlebury.

New Haven. Sunday, April 22, 7-10:30 a.m., will also perform at the event. Free.

Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney New Haven Town Hall, North St. The New “4.48 Psychosis” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come hear Haven Volunteer Fire Department will serve up plain April 20, 8 p.m., Hepburn Zoo, Middlebury College. A original compositions and arrangements of jazz stanor blueberry pancakes, French toast, pure Vermont suicidal woman fights for sanity as the lines between dards and Latin American popular music — an excitmaple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home reality and her mind disappear. Senior work of Roxy ing blend of international styles such as bossanova, fries, coffee, tea, and juice. Tickets adults (12+ years) Adviento in directing/choreography and of Stephen Afro-Peruvian festejo, and rumba flamenco with

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SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDING artists Anna & Elizabeth, with special guest Moira Smiley, will perform on Saturday, April 21, 6 p.m., at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. in Middlebury. It is a benefit concert of traditional songs with a new twist for the Vermont Folklife Center. an improvisational approach inspired by American jazz. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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*CANCELLED* Age Well Senior Luncheon in Shoreham. Wednesday, April 25, 11 a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Soup, sandwich, coleslaw, dessert and beverage.

Advanced reservations 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.

Classic film club in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, Eastview Ter. The public is invited to hear Steve Gross talk about upcoming films to be screened at the Ilsley Public Library on Friday afternoon, April 27.

Tobacco cessation workshop in Middlebury. Begins Wednesday, April 25, 5 p.m., Conference room, Porter Medical Center. A free workshop to help create a plan to succeed. Free nicotine replacement therapy available. Registration required at 802-388-8860 or mbutler@portermedicalcenter.org.

“Getting From Here to There: A History of Roads and Settlement in Vermont,” in New Haven. Wednesday, April 25, 7-9 p.m., New Haven Town Offices, 78 North St. Author Deborah Lee Luskin, will give this a talk sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and hosted by Friends of the New Haven Library. Free and open to the public.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes.

Thursday, April 26, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi and coffee hour followed by a noon meal of turkey a-la-king, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, biscuit and pumpkin custard. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

Addison County Business & Entrepreneurs meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m., Stonecutter Spirits, 1197 Exchange St. Come meet, network and discuss all that is going on in the Addison County business community. Cash bar and $1 slices Nino’s pizza.

RSVP at thexfactoryvt.com.

“The Christians” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 season with Lucas Hnath’s hit play about faith in America — and the trouble with changing your mind.

The cast will be accompanied by an onstage gospel choir. Melissa Lourie directs. There will be a post-show talk-back with audience, cast and local clergy. Tickets adults $22/students $12 available at townhalltheater. org or the box office at 802-382-9222.

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Rummage and bake sale in Middlebury.

Friday, April 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 North Pleasant St. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, dishes, purses, collectibles. Lots of jewelry, shoes, books, puzzles.

Something for everyone. Bake sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Presentation by Laurel Rand-Lewis, Reiff Curatorial Intern, in Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 12:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Each April the Reiff Intern offers new insights on a work or project of

particular interest and timeliness in the museum collection. Part of the Fridays at the Museum series. Free.

More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Tithi Bhattacharya and Rosemary Hennessy speak in Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 2:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ’59 Conference Room, Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Middlebury College. As the keynote address of the 2018 Gensler Family Symposium, Bhattacharya and Henessy will speak on their current research and its relationship to how feminism resists racism and anti-racist work is embedded in feminism.

More info contact Laurie Essig at lessig@middlebury. edu, 802-324-3875, or go/gensler2018 Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes. Friday, April 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes roast pork, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, vegetable and dessert. Free.

Elizabeth Powell & Adrie Kusserow reading in Bristol.

Friday, April 27, 6:30 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. In continuation of their celebration of National Poetry Month, Art on Main will host Vermont poets Elizabeth Powell and Adrie Kusserow. Both presenters are prizewinning poets.

“The Christians” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 season with Lucas Hnath’s hit play about faith in America — and the trouble with changing your mind.

The cast will be accompanied by an onstage gospel choir. Melissa Lourie directs. Tickets adults $22/ students $12 available at townhalltheater.org or the box office at 802-382-9222.

Steven Isserlis and Richard Egarr perform in Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Isserlis and Egarr kick off Middlebury’s Bach Festival performing solo and duo sonatas by Boccherini, Scarlatti, Handel and, of course, Bach!

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Green Mountain Club wildflower hike.

Saturday, April 28, location TBA. A 2.5-mile, round trip trek with a few moderately steep ascents, includes wildflowers and a destination with views. For more information contact David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-388-4894. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Dead Creak volunteer training in Addison. Saturday, April 28, Conference Room, Dead Creek Visitor Center The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers to serve as department ambassadors and greet visitors at the new Visitor center.

Volunteers and participants must be 18 years of age, attend the entire two-day training, and agree to a background check. Free. All curriculum materials provided.

Pre-registration is required by April 15 by calling 802-759-2398 or emailing amy.alfieri@vermont.gov. *CANCELLED* Ladies’ Union spring sale in New Haven. Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church.

Rokeby Museum guide training in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Rokeby, 4334 Route 7. Museum historian Jane Williamson leads a threehour lecture, discussion and tour program exploring 200 years of Robinson family history. Designed for tour guides-in-training, the public is also invited to attend, but pre-registration is required. Call 802-877-3406 or email director@rokeby.org .

“Make a Sleeping Fox” felting workshop in Vergennes. Saturday, April 28, two sessions, 9 a.m.noon and 1-4 p.m., Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St. Two Sessions Join guest instructor Susi Ryan and learn how to needle felt. Workshop fee of $50, includes all materials, printed directions, and three hours of instruction. Space is limited. Registration at info@ creativespacegallery.org. The morning session has been rescheduled from April 14.

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Rummage sale in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 North Pleasant St. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, dishes, purses, collectibles. Lots of jewelry, shoes, books, puzzles. Something for everyone.

Saturday is Bag Day — $3/bag.

Independent Bookstore Day in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Celebrate independent bookstores with a Plant-Your-Own Bee-Friendly Seeds activity for kids and a letterpress pop up shop with John Vincent of a Revolutionary Press. Free doughnuts, coffee, cider, and Vermont Independent Bookstores Passports.

World Tai Chi & Qigong day in Bristol. Saturday, April 28, 9:45-11 a.m., Holley Hall. Come and sample Chen, Yang and Sun tai chi styles and catch the tai chi fever.

No previous experience necessary. All are welcome.

More info contact Susan Wallis at 802-453-5600.

Relay For Life in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, noon-9 p.m., Battell Loop at Middlebury College, 78 Château Rd. Celebrate all cancer survivors, honor those who have lost their battles and fight back against this disease by raising money for cancer research and patient support programs. Live entertainment, delicious food, lawn games, empowering speakers and a luminaria ceremony. To sign up a team and start fundraising visit relayforlife@middlebury.edu. Guests can register the day of the event with a suggested $10 donation to the American Cancer Society.

The MET’s “Cendrillon” live in HD in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see the MET’s the first ever production of Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story. A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast at 12:15 PM (45 minutes before the start time) by Scott Morrison. Run time 2 hours, 47 minutes. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/ $10 students (+1 preservation fee), available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

George Matthew Jr. plays in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel, Middlebury College.

Middlebury College carillonneur Matthew will perform a carillon recital featuring the music of J.S. Bach. The recital can be heard outside in the area surrounding Mead Memorial Chapel. Free and open to the public.

Part of the Middlebury Bach Festival.

“13th” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, 356 College St. A powerful documentary exploring the history of racial inequality and injustice in the U.S. prison system. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“Taste the Tradition” fundraiser in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 28, 6-9 p.m., Havurah House, 56 N. Pleasant St. Enjoy music, wine and delicious food and help raise funds for Havurah’s upgrades to their roof, building and interior spaces. Bring traditional family dishes, along with the recipe and the story behind it.

Raffle tickets $5 or free if you bring a dish and recipe.

Tickets $25 adults/$10 children ages 6-13. RSVP by April 23 at hheddirector@gmail.com.

King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday April 28, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, Route 7. A sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and card games. King Pede is an unusual game that involves “trick-taking” techniques such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. This is a game of fun and skill so come prepared to use your strategic thinking.

Hilton Park plays in Brandon. Saturday, April 28, 7: 30 p.m., Brandon Music, 632 Country Club Rd. Come hear this three-piece folk/Americana group from southern Maine. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@brandonmusic.net.

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion performed in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Conducted by John Butt and featuring area soloists, the Bach Festival Orchestra and Middlebury College Choir prepared by Jeffrey Buettner. Tickets and info at 802- 443-MIDD (6433), go.middlebury.edu/arts or go.middlebury.edu/bachfest.

“The Christians” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 season with Lucas Hnath’s hit play about faith in America — and the trouble with changing your mind.

The cast will be accompanied by an onstage gospel choir. Melissa Lourie directs. Tickets adults $22/ students $12 available at townhalltheater.org or the box office at 802-382-9222.

Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet in concert in Bristol.

Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main St. The next installment of Walkover Gallery’s Cabin Fever series. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 day of show, available at Recycled Reading.

L IV E M U S I C Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble in Bristol.

Friday, April 20, 7-8 p.m., Mt Abraham Union High School Danika & The Jeb in Brandon. Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

The Eschatones in Middlebury. Friday, April 20, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

Anna & Elizabeth, with special guest Moira Smiley in Middlebury. Saturday, April 21, 6 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble in Middlebury. Saturday, April 21, 7-8 p.m., Middlebury Union High School Michele Fay Band in Brandon. Saturday, April 21, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Twist of Fate in Middlebury. Saturday, April 21, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

Jenni Johnson Jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Carlos Odria Ensemble in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Steven Isserlis and Richard Egarr in Middlebury.

Friday, April 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

George Matthew Jr. in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel.

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Hilton Park in Brandon. Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet Bristol. Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room.

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to probation. He was subsequently (Continued from Page 1A) cited for violating that probation brother’s heart.” “on several occasions,” according to Addison County Superior Court Toor. She also noted Newell’s 2006 Judge Helen Toor took those words conviction for attempting to elude and other evidence to heart before police and reckless endangerment, for sentencing Newell, 34, to six to which he again received probation.

15 years in prison on the charge of Newell received a jail sentence of six gross negligent driving with death to 12 months for violating the terms resulting. Toor admonished Newell of his probation, according to Toor. while pronouncing sentence in “It appears from this record that front of the assembled crowd at the you’ve been driving recklessly for Frank Mahady Courthouse. She said years,” Toor said to Newell. “Based she would have imposed a tougher on the record that I have, it’s shocking sentence if she could, though the to me that you would continue this penalty she handed down was the type of behavior.” toughest possible for the felony Toor pointed to court affidavits offense for which he had pleaded featuring comments from some of guilty earlier this winter.

Newell’s passengers who indicated “We have children who are going they were “afraid they were going to grow up without a father, parents SHAWN NEWELL to die and were screaming for you to who’ve lost their son … and a fiancé who will never marry the love of her Walker recalled hearing Kerr stop.”

“It appears to the court that you’ve life,” Toor said. “And there’s just no exhale his last breath, and how that put others at risk on many other excuse.” cathartic moment will haunt her for occasions and that … you have been Newell on the fateful morning was the rest of her days. commuting from Springfield to his “Sleeping doesn’t come easy when thinking only of yourself and not of your passengers, not of the public job with D&F Excavating in New I close my eyes,” she said.

Haven. A Vermont State One of Kerr’s that you put into danger,” Toor told Police investigation “We sit here daughters, 17-year-old Newell. “It’s clear from this record revealed Newell was thinking we have Cori Rose Kerr, was it was just a matter of time before speeding and driving one of the seven people something like this would happen.”

Addison County State’s Attorney with a suspended forever with to deliver comments at license when he saw our loved ones.

Newell’s sentencing Dennis Wygmans prosecuted the case. the Walker/Kerr vehicle (Shawn Newell) hearing.

“The state believes that Mr. Newell in the oncoming lane. showed me that “Because of you, I has heard before, ‘If you keep There was no traffic day how fast don’t have a dad any gap available for him to more,” she said to driving that way, you’re going to kill everything can someone,’” Wygmans told Toor. re-enter the northbound Newell.

“He took out a very caring, hardlane of Route 7. He change.”

“Because of you, — Christina Walker I won’t have my dad working father of three.” chose to slide into the Wygmans said he believes a southbound breakdown walking me down the sentence of six to 15 years will send lane — but so did aisle when I get married.” a message to Newell an others “you Walker, who was driving the other SOME FAMILY’S PAIN vehicle. A horrific collision ensued.

Heather Kerr, an LNA at Porter have to think twice before you drive Kerr died at the scene. Walker — Hospital, was on duty last April 20. this way.”

Toor credited Newell for agreeing his fiancé with whom he had three She recalled seeing workers hose children — sustained a collapsed blood out of an ambulance parked at to plead guilty rather than fighting the lung, a fractured kneecap, a fractured the hospital that day and felt sorry for case and thus prolonging heartache foot, damaged knee ligaments, and the unknown family that was having for Walker and the Kerr family. Toor urged Newell, while in jail, to think various cuts and bruises. Walker was a bad day. in the courtroom on Monday, but She eventually learned the blood about how he could give back to the was so emotionally shaken she asked had been her brother’s. Her worst community.

“My sentence can’t give anything someone else to read her statement to fears were confirmed when she was Toor and Newell. led to a hospital room containing her back to this family; it can’t give them back a father, a husband, Newell, wearing a striped hoodie, brother’s body. kept his eyes fixed primarily on the “There was nothing I could do to a son, a friend, a cousin,” Toor court bench and quietly wept through help him,” Kerr said in the courtroom, said. “There’s no way that I can portions of the proceedings. her voice brimming with emotion. do anything to repair the pain you’ve caused, and “There is not a day that goes by I “For the first time in don’t wonder what it would be like if my life, I’m not able to Some of Newell’s there’s nothing you can do to repair that Brian were still here with us, with the help my brother. He’s passengers … What I can do is plans we had for ourselves,” Walker been there for me my impose punishment wrote. “We sit here thinking we have whole life, and I can’t indicated they for what you’ve done, forever with our loved ones. You return the favor to him. were “afraid particularly in light (Newell) showed me that day how I can’t do CPR. I can’t they were going of your past history. fast everything can change.” do anything other than to die and were I can try to give you Walker recalled how her daughter I start holding him and screaming for the message that asked to go to the cemetery to be with cleaning the blood from (him) to stop.” this reckless driving her dad on her birthday following the his ear. I start cleaning cannot continue.” accident. She said Brian Kerr will my brother because it’s It’s a punishment that Toor hopes never know the excitement of seeing the only thing I can do… ” his children get married, graduate or Those offering comments urged will send a message to other reckless attend prom.

Toor to impose the toughest possible drivers.

“Hopefully I can teach others they “I think about all the things he will sentence on Newell. And she did, miss out on, that they will miss out based in part on his past history can’t drive this way, and perhaps save others from the type of damage that on … and all that I will miss without behind the wheel. my fiancé,” Walker continued. “Now Newell’s criminal record includes you’ve caused,” Toor said to Newell.

Reporter John Flowers is at he’s gone, and all because a guy was a 2004 conviction for negligent late for work.” driving, for which he was sentenced johnf@addisonindependent.com.

(Continued from Page 5A) a naturalistic view of political and social history. The English constitution is organic, like the soul of a living body it develops gradually, responding to social needs and renewing itself through practical experience, increasing in scope and efficacy and gaining in wisdom by trial and error.

It is the product of centuries of human judgment, and is learned through practice by a people, who by participating in social and political institutions, are nourished and edified by its wisdom. The

constitution is the soul of the people.

Burke observes that the French were not lacking a similar resource.

“You had all these advantages in your ancient states,” he wrote, “but you chose to act as if you had never been molded into a civil society and had in everything to begin anew.”

It is noteworthy, when comparing the French to the American revolutions, that Condorcet made a similar observation with respect to America—the colonies had their governments and legal traditions which they adjusted to

independence; the French had their traditions also, but they regarded them as not worth preserving.

Burke supposed that Condorcet and other revolutionaries had allowed their minds to be carried off by abstract principle. Condorcet read Burke’s Reflections and denied this claim, insisting that whereas the English in 1688 and the Americans in 1776 already possessed their rights and only needed to enlarge them, the French had none. He might have added that the French aimed higher — they desired complete equality.

Ways of Seeing (Continued from Page 5A) “If you recognize that people are not the enemy,” she continued, “you can love and respect the person at the same time that you attack the attitude or action of that person.”

Toward the end of her talk, Nash told us frankly: “I am afraid for our country.” She implored us, and so I am compelled in this article to echo her call, to gather up our own agapic energy, harness it and deploy it against the injustices we see. In a December 1963 article addressing the social forces that led to the assassination of John F. Kennedy Jr., King spoke out against “our constant

attempt to cure the cancer of racism with the Vaseline of gradualism [and] our readiness for firearms to be purchased at will and fired at whim.”

While that gradualism persists, and can cause us to despair, I am also deeply moved and inspired by the agapic energy campaigns that I see in the streets of the nation’s capital and in our neighborhood streets in Vermont. The Poor People’s Campaign has also been given new vision and new life, gathering agapic energy week after week (look up poorpeoplescampaign.org, which includes a Vermont chapter, if you are interested). Agapic energy is

transformative, available to all (and 100 percent renewable if you remember to pause as needed and make sure not to go it alone).

So what is the agapic energy that you possess? Where would you like it to go? And in terms of using it: if not now, when?

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.

and adopted into loving, responsible homes. The shelter will then arrange to have the mother cat spayed, vaccinated for rabies and returned to the owner free of charge. Homeward Bound Executive Director Jessica Danyow noted the organization took in 549 cats and kittens last year.

Homeward Bound wants to see that number decline in future years, and the Spay the Mom program is part of the strategy. If you’d like to contribute Spay the Mom, send donations to 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753, or email jessica@homewardboundanimals. org

of Vermont’s landfills. The District HazWaste Center, located at 1223 Route 7 South in Middlebury, will accept these wastes year-round.

Its hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. For more information, contact Don Maglienti at 388-2333, ext. 222.

By the way (Continued from Page 1A) about the project at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, at the New Haven Town Hall. All persons are welcome to attend to learn about the bridge plans and ask questions.

Officials said construction will begin later this spring and take approximately two months, during which there will be a detour that is being devised. Anyone with questions or concerns abut the project should contact Stephanie Barrett, VTrans public outreach coordinator, at 802-862-6085.

Attention, sports fans: We heard late on Wednesday that Mount Abe and Vergennes athletic department officials tentatively agreed to move the Thursday baseball game from Vergennes to Mount Abe due to the wet field conditions in the Little City. The game is scheduled to being at 4:30 p.m. — if weather conditions allow it to be played at all. It will be the first meeting of the Eagles and the Commodores this spring.

The Middlebury Union High School class of 1978 will hold its 40th reunion on Saturday, July 21, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. at the Middlebury VFW Post 7823 in Middlebury. Entry fee for the dinner-dance is $35 per person.

Contact Martha Brisson Mott at martha.b.mott@gmail.com and provide mailing addresses for fellow classmates. Please help spread the word about this fun event.

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, is continuing its free “Spay the Mom” program to help prevent unwanted kittens from being born through unplanned litters. If your cat has an accidental litter of kittens, surrender the whole litter to Homeward Bound at 236 Boardman St. in Middlebury.

The kittens will be spayed/neutered

Salisbury SALISBURY — There will be a hazardous waste collection at the Salisbury landfill this Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Diana Fanning’s concert at the Salisbury Meeting House scheduled for Saturday, May 3, has been canceled.

The high winds on Monday,

Weybridge resident and bestselling author Chris Bohjalian will be a co-keynote speaker at Castleton University’s commencement ceremonies on May 12 at 11 a.m. in the Castleton Pavilion. Bohjalian shares the speaking honors with critically acclaimed journalist and novelist Stephen P. Kiernan. Bohjalian’s work has been translated into over 30 languages, and three of his 20 novels commissioned for movies, including his most recent novel, “The Flight Attendant.”

The Addison County Solid Waste Management District has received a $39,027 grant from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to help fund household hazardous waste collection and disposal for the district’s 20 member communities. Residents of these towns can bring household hazardous waste such as paints, cleaning products, herbicides, pesticides, automotive products and many other toxic chemicals to the District’s HazWaste Center in Middlebury for safe and proper disposal at no charge. These wastes are prohibited from disposal as trash in order to keep toxic, flammable, corrosive, and reactive materials out

Attention, fans of Vermont Hard Cider Co.’s annual “Ciderstock” celebration: This year’s edition, slated for Aug. 18, will feature the band 311 as the headliner, along with supporting acts “Moon Taxi” and “Jukebox the Ghost.” The day will kick off with Vermont’s own “Seth Yacovone Band.” This will be the company’s fifth year of hosting a music festival in its own backyard off Middlebury’s Exchange Street.

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and the Vermont Folklife Center are among a multitude of Vermont and New York communities and organizations that will share in $1,599,842 in federal grants through the Lake Champlain Basin Program. The grants will fund projects aimed at improving water quality, reducing impacts from invasive species, and expanding interpretation of the culture and heritage of the Lake Champlain watershed. Funding for these grants comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and the National Park Service. The Middlebury-based folklife center is receiving $5,000 to help develop a songbook, and the maritime museum is getting $10,000 to develop a teaching unit about diatoms in freshwater ecosystems, as well as an on-site exhibit aboard the LCMM canal schooner Lois McClure for when she sails through New York waters this summer.

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April 16, caused severe damage and power outages around the lake and along the Upper and Lower Plains Roads. The Lower Road was closed for several hours in the morning as crews worked to remove a large tree and a car damaged by the tree. Green Mountain Power and Consolidated Communications

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workers cleared the road but other trees along the road also came down causing more outages and work for the crews.

After having power interrupted several times during the day power was finally restored in the evening as the winds died down. Camp PointCounter Point had one of their cottages severely damaged by a direct hit from a large pine tree. While all of this mayhem was happening on the east side of town, the west side only received a few gusts. Thanks to all the crews for their hard work to provide us with continued service.

The Salisbury Community School’s Early Act students are raising money to purchase seeds for the community garden that will be planted this spring. They are selling seeds and other products, all made in Vermont. You can purchase these products and find more information by visiting their website at f a r m r a i s e r. c o m / c a m p a i g n s / community-garden. The sale lasts through April 30 and products will be sent home on May 8.

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RSVP: Clearinghouse for those with time to give ADDISON COUNTY — You may be thinking about volunteering but not know where to start.

RSVP of Addison County is a volunteer management program that connects individuals who would like to volunteer with local non-profit organizations in need of support.

RSVP is part of Senior Corps, the largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over, with more than 300,000 volunteers serving nationwide. RSVP gives clients the opportunity to choose how and where they want to serve, the amount of time they want to give, and whether or not they want to draw on their skills or develop new ones. It’s a rewarding process for individuals who find their match and for agencies who greatly value their contributions.

RSVP of Addison County works with over 80 local non-profit agencies, each with a different set of volunteer needs. Volunteers meet needs in critical areas including human services, eldercare,

Condo Cat Companions, Wagging Dog Walkers and Super Scrubbers Needed!

Homeward Bound is seeking volunteers

• Condo Cat Companions — daily socialization, exercise, and enrichment for cats residing in cat condos. Regular weekly 1-5 hour commitment during 12-5 p.m. window.

• Wagging Dog Walkers — provide shelter dogs with regular exercise and social interaction. Must be available 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., or 3-5 p.m.

• Super Scrubbers — provide support to shelter staff in the daily cleaning chores that accompany caring for the animals. Must be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

healthcare and education. Last RSVP also provides special year RSVP’s volunteer contri- programs that support healthy butions equaled $1.6 million in aging. One of RSVP’s most popudonated labor. lar programs is the RSVP Bone

Builders Program. The Bone Builders Program relies upon weight training and balance exercises to protect against fractures by increasing muscular strength, balance, and bone density. RSVP began two pilot classes in July of 2000 based on research at Tufts University. Since that time, we have become a model for hundreds of programs throughout the United States. Bone Builders is free and offered at many locations throughout Addison County.

Volunteers who join and are active with RSVP stay connected to the needs of the community in numerous ways, and are recognized for their contributions every year. Volunteers benefit from the many rewards that come from staying involved, including providing a sense of purpose, building relationships, learning new skills, reducing stress and having fun.

Moreover, it provides the opportunity to learn about and shape the community on a day to day basis.

Interested in volunteering on an

OLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

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Bird banding is a conservation tool that helps biologists track the health of bird populations in the RODNEY OLSEN wild. Is can also help biologists better understand bird movements in order to target high-priority He said he was excited for the habitats for conservation efforts. opportunity to give members of Olsen points out that each fall, the public the opportunity to “learn birds are “on a massive migra- more about the conservation work tion headed southward, and many that goes on at Dead Creek and people aren’t even aware of it. other wildlife management areas Dead Creek is a great location to every day.” witness this migration because Story courtesy of Vermont Dead Creek is actually alive — it’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. teeming with life.”

on-call basis? We are designing RSVP teams to meet one-time needs too. For more information on available opportunities visit www.volunteermatch.com.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about our organization, please contact RSVP at 388-7044 or rsvpadddison@volunteersinvt. org or visit our website at www. volunteersinvt.org.

There are many ways you can

become involved in our community. Here is a small sampling of RSVP’s spring volunteer opportunities.

GARDENING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you enjoy gardening, there is much planting to do in the spring!

The Charter House Coalition is looking for several dedicated

(See RSVP, Page 18A)

College students make a difference

Young adult volunteers have impact in the county

By WILL DiGRAVIO Every day, students at Middlebury College volunteer alongside and learn from members of the Addison County community. The relationship between community partners and college student service organizations is a symbiotic one, and the students are grateful to community members for sharing their expertise.

This past semester, we asked student organization leaders to reflect on their work. As part of our National Volunteer Week celebration, we would like to share those reflections with the community.

One organization that works closely alongside the community is Sister-to-Sister, which supports middle school girls in the Addison County area. Mentors provide an informal and comfortable environment in which to discuss common issues in life — including school, body image, peer pressure and relationships. Caroline Harrison, the club’s president and a junior at the college, has found the program to be

YOUNG WOMEN FROM Middlebury College and middle school girls practice American Sign Language together at the Sister-to- Sister Summit in 2016.

a fun and rewarding experience.

“It has allowed me to get back in touch with what it was like to be a kid,” she said. “In our group discussions at the events, the girls really open up to us and talk to us, and that’s when you realize that in a lot of ways, 21 isn’t really so much different than 12. I think so many adults find it easy to dismiss children because of their

lack of life experience, but when you actually talk to these kids, you realize they really are insightful and what they have to say is valuable.”

Another student who has built meaningful relationships in the community is Omar Valencia, a junior who served as president last fall of the college’s Habitat for Humanity chapter, which is an

affiliate of the Addison County chapter. When asked why folks should join his organization, Valencia cited mutually beneficial relationships.

“I think folks should join our organization because we do go out to meet people from the local community and, certainly in my case, make meaningful and lasting relationships with people from the area,” he

said. “Also, there’s just something wonderful and raw about the work that goes into building. Especially when I know that I went out and contributed to building someone’s home.”

One event that brings college students and community members together every year is the Relay for Life, during which communities walk

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to raise money and spread awareness for cancer research. For Kathryn Bullen, a senior and the college chapter’s president, what makes the event so special is the coming together of community.

“In one way or another, everyone is touched by cancer at some point in

(See College students, Page 18A)

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Thank You

Volunteers!

National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging volunteerism in our communities. Its purpose is to demonstrate how working together in service allows communities to meet their challenges, address needs and accomplish valuable goals. In honor of National Volunteer Week, RSVP of Addison County and its partner agencies would like to share some of the stories and contributions of our local volunteers, and recognize them for their generosity and dedication.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering please contact: RSVP’s Volunteer Program at or rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org or

388-7044

The Volunteer Center of the United Way at 388-7189 or tracy@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org

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N Gwen Nagy-Benson, Rachael Nagy-Benson, Laura Napolitano, M. Gardner Nasun, Ann Naumann, Terry Naumann, Marilyn Needham, Giulia Negretto, Barb Nelson, Barbara Nelson, Dottie Nelson, Elisa Nelson, Fran Nelson, Geoffrey Nelson, Mark Nelson, Susan Nelson, Nancy Neri, Dottie Neuberger, Diane Neuse, Karl Neuse, Heather Neuwirth, Marybeth Nevins, Ryan Nevius, Maisie Newbury, Tanesha Newhouse, Kathy Newton, Quincy Nichols, Jane

Nimblett, Bob Nixon, Tom Noble, Corinna Noelke, Irene Norian, Roger Norian, Aly Norris, Sharon Nosal, Tiffany Nourse, Agnes Novak, Ralph Noyes, Stewart Nugan, Betty Nuovo

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P Rae Paine, Rebecca Palacios, Joan Palin, Darlene Palmer, Kathy Palmer, Jiya Pandya, Jean Panicucci, Susan Pare, Marie Parent, Mike Paretti, Shirley Parfitt, Garreth Parizo, Faith Parkins, Jana Parsons, Lisa Patton, Stephen Payne, Lauren Peck, Don Peddie, Julie Peddie, Morgan Peer, Liza Pellerin, Barbara Pelton, Ruth Penfield, Sue Perchemlides, Alice Perine, Ken Perine, Dotty Permewan, Mark Perrin, Dana Perzanoski, Natalie Peters, Jeanne E. Peters, Lauren Peterson, Pam Pezzulo, Eva Phair, Ian Phair, Tanya Byker Phair, Adele Pierce, Priscilla Pierce, Georgi Pistilli, Ingrid Pixley, Michael Pixley, Ed Place, Chelsea Plouffe, Sara Poisson, Jennifer Ponder, Jess Popp, Suzanne Potente, Richard Potter, Sue Powers, Sue Prager, Henry Prange, Barbara Pratt, Barb Pratt, Christopher Pratt, John Pratt, Kevin Pratt, Mary Pratt, David Preble, Kerry Predix, Shannon Prescott, Marilyn Prior, Krisandra Provencher, Dorothy Punderson, Eben Punderson, Linda Punderson, Holly Puterbaugh, Fran Putnam, Lucas Pyle, Matias Pyle, Will Pyle

Q Sophie Quay-Delayvallee, David Quesnel, Lisa Quesnel, Roxanne Quesnel, Sandra Quesnel, Diane Quiet, Karen Quigley

R Lisa Rader, Becca Raffel, Jada Raggatt, Jill Rainville, George Ramsayer, Kathleen Ramsay, Lois Randall, Nanci Anne Randall, Jory Raphael, Sue Rasmussen, Robin Rast, Allie Raymond, Devyn Reed, Meredith Rehbach, Patricia Reid, Natalie Reigle, Steve Reigle, Laurie Reilly, Rebecca Reimers, Chris Reitz, Lynda Reiss, Samantha Reiss, Alice Reynolds, Al Reynolds, Alison Reynolds, Sheila Rheaume, Judy Rice, Sue Rice, Jessica Richter, Irene Riddle, Wendy Ringer, Eileen Rinker, Sarah Rittgers, Joe Rivers, Mary Rizos, Marjorie Robbins, Alice Roberts, Clare Robinson, Liz Robinson, Alicia Rodriguez, Laurene Rogers, Mary Rogers, Maureen Rogers, Mona Rogers, Nina Rogers, Josh Romond, Patrick Rooney, Della Roorda, Gazena Roorda, Suzy Roorda, Bill Roper, Joanne Rose, Rachel Roseman, Isabel Rosenberg, Jean Rosenberg, Gabi Rosenfeld, Kim Ross, Patty Ross, Kathy Rossier, Tyler Rossier, Taylor Rossini, Doris Rotax, Danielle Rougeau, Persis Rowe, Anna Roy, Rene Rubbins, Nancy Rucker, Ron Rucker, Ainaka Luna Ruiz Perez, Diana Rule, Laura Rumbough, Peter Rumbough, Jim Runcie, Jerrod Rushton, George Russell, Judy Russell, Paige Russell, Sally Russell, Maggie Ryan, Amey Ryan, Vera Ryersbach

S Gisele Sabourin, Rene Saenger, Sandra Salgado, Walter Salzman, James Sanchez, Marshall Sanchez, Monica Sanchez -Webb, Melanie Sands, Archana Santhosh, Pat Santner, Joyce Sargent, Rochelle Sargent, Sharon Saronson, Joanna Satterwhite, Barb Saunders, Sibylle Saunders, Nancy Sawyer, Bryan Sawyer, Suzanne Sawyer, Rachael Scarpa, Eliana Schaefer, Geri Schardt, Peter Schenck, Debra A. Scherck, Robin Scheu, Linda Schiffer, Marita Schine, Julian Schmitt, Johanna Schneider, Devin Schrock, Lisa Schroeder, Mary Kay Schueneman, Rob Schultz, Elijah Schumacher, Williemae Schumacher, Lucy Schumer, Sophia-Mae Scott, Laureen Scott, Lucy Scott, Paula Scott, Katharine Scribner, Tanya Scuteri, Kelsey Sears, Sue Sears, Saundria Sears, Darla Senecal, Ellie Severy, Alex Shashok, Susan Shashok, Regina Shea, Jerome Shedd, Sybil Sheehy, Susan Sheets, Juanita Sheldon, Nathan Shepard, Ralph Shepard, Eldon Sherwin, Jeanette Sherwin, Doug Shivers, Bethany Shorey, Carol Short, Judith Siegel, Benjamin Siegfried, Larry Simino, Kristina Simmons, John Simms, Joshua Simon, JD Sinclair, Catherine Sisters, Karlo Skarica, Simone Skerritt, Nancy Skidmore, Christie Skillen, Lois Ann Skillings, Sanela Smaka, Susan Smiley, April Smith, Colin Smith, Dutton Smith, Earlene Smith, Gail Smith, J Smith Kramer, Jennifer Smith, Kathleen Smith, Liz Smith, Marley Smith, Megan Smith, Scott Smith, Steve Smith, Tom Smith, Vicki Smith, Sue Smithson, Juliette Snell, David Snow, John Snyder-White, Joyce Sohotra, Paul Sokal, Jane Sommers, Olivia Sommers, Mark Sotiriou, Lori Soule, Georgiana Sowerby, Nancy Spears, Carol Spencer, Chris Spencer, John Spencer, Thomas Spencer, Judy Sperry, Lori Sperry, Marie Sperry, Catherine Spitzer, Evelyn Sprague, Sarah Stahl, Katie Staley, Beth Stanway, Cara Stapleford, Darlene Stark, Kathleen Starr, Carol Steady, Linda Steele, Jennifer Stefani, Heather Stefek, Joyce Stephens, Roberta Steponaitis, Bonnie Stevens, Dayna Stimson, Francis Stone, Noah Stone, Susan Stone, Kate Stormfield, Sadie Stowe, Becky Stratton, Val Strong, Melissa Strong, Rebecca Strull, Jim Stuart, Dave Sullivan, Jackie Sullivan, Jon Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, Christie Sumner, Jennifer Sumner, Duracak Sunita, Greg Sutor, Bonnie Swan, Tammie Sweatman, Kelly Sweeny, James Swift, Winston Swinford, Rose Swinton

T Cy Tall, Teja Tanner, Beth Tarallo, Liza Tarr, Charlotte Tate, Susan Tatem, Joanna Tatro, Diya Taylor, Anne Taylor, Karen Taylor, Pamela Taylor, Sarah (Sally) Taylor, Rachel Teachout, Sandy Tebbetts, Nancy Tellier, John Tenny, Ken Terrien, Lydia Terrier, Raul Terrones, Stephanie Terry, Otto Niclas Thein, Dawn Thibault, Carolyn Thompson, Lois Thompson, Hayden Thomsen, Miller Thornton, Eric Thorpe, Linda Thurber, Mary Beth Tichacek, Valerie Tilford, Gina Tindall, Grace Tolles, Eileen Toomey, Heather Tourgee, J. Silas Towler, Alex Traxler, Julia Trencher, Deb Tretreault, Sarah Tully, Ashley Turner, Helen Turner, Molly Turro, Tom Turro, Jeff Tweedy

U Paul Urband, Vesta Urband

V Pat Vallaincourt, Alice Van Tuyl, Jo VanBuskirk, Marie Vasitas, Guadalupe Vega, Roberto Veguez, Susan Veguez, Nicole Veilleux, Lori Ventura, Julie Vest, Jill Vickers, Paul Viko, Hector Vila, Janelle Vincent, Meredith Visco

W David Waag, Penelope Wade, Ed Wageman, Jessica Wagener, Josie Wagers, Katie Wagers, Jenn Wagner, Connie Wagner, Conrad Waite, Jean Waite, Linda Wakefield, Suzanne Waldren, Kim Walker, Liz Walker, Jan Walker, Anne Wallace, Casey Walsh, Cathy Walsh, Jim Walsh, Julianne Walsh, Barbara Walter, Carol Warner, Stephanie Warner, Frances Warren, Andrea Warren, Frances Washington, Katie Waterman, Kimberly Waterman, Linda Waterman, Cyndy Watson, Kelsey Watters, Jack Watts, Judy Watts, Courtney Webb, Margaret Weber, Kathy Weiss, Peter Welch, Doug Weldon, Vicki Wells, Susan Werle, Marion Werner, Karen White, Wendy White, Janice Whitman, Robert Whitman, Barbara Whitney, Michelle Whitney, Cheryl Whitney Lower, Janice Whittemore, Arlinda Wickland, Vicky Wideman, Hannah Wierzbicki, Kate Wilch, Jill Wilkens, Nick Wilkinson, Curtis Willey, Beatrice Williams, David Williams, Gloria Williams, Kate Williams, Melinda Williams, Roberta Williams, Tim Williams, Heidi Willis, Sallie Willis, Janet Willson, Kathleen Wilson, Kira Winslow, Cedar Winslow, Janet Wiseman, Virginia Wolf, Matt Wollam-Berens, Nancy Wollum, Marnie Wood, Spofford Cap Woodruff, Anthony Woods, Catherine Woods, Rebecca Woods, Jen Woodward, Matt Wooten, Carlie Wright, Edward Wright, Helen Wright, Rielly Wright Quesnel, Rosalie Wright-Lapin, Carrie Wulfman, Jesse Wulfman, Vijaya Wunnava, Anja Wurm, Isis Wyatt, Kathryn Wyckoff, Isabel Wyer

Y Kate Yarbrough, Deborah Young, Margaret Young, Jordan Young II

Z Nikki Zammuto, Suzanne Zeliff, Pat Zeliff, Pat Zeno-Roberts, Lulu Zhou, Maja Zimmermann, Gwen Zwickel

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Hazel Grant Hazel Grant, of Orwell, has been volunteering for Addison County Transit Resources for the past five years. As a volunteer for Dial-ARide Program, she transports clients to and from important medical appointments and to get groceries and other essentials. She is a dedicated volunteer and is always willing to help out when asked. The customers really enjoy riding with her and we are very lucky to have her. Thank you for all the time you give, Hazel!

Kathy Palmer Kathy Palmer volunteers as a Warehouse Assistant and Textile Sorter for HOPE’s resale store. Kathy’s responsibilities include working with donated items, helping price pieces, and sorting clothing. Kathy enjoys “feeling like I help people in Addison County even in a small way.” HOPE describes Kathy as a committed volunteer who likes helping out her community.

Kathy also serves as a volunteer driver for clients and makes catnip toys for Homeward Bound.

Thank you for helping, Kathy!

Thank you volunteers for keeping our community running.

Chris Bradford Chris Bradford brings dynamic energy to her many roles as volunteer at Bixby Library. As trustee she adds clarity and a lightning-quick sense of humor to board discussions. Her ability to listen, think outside of the box and communicate ideas, as well as her willingness to take on tasks have made her an invaluable member of Bixby’s working committees. With her leadership and a commitment to excellence Chris has helped Bixby develop new strategies for change while preserving historical elements of the library’s identity. Thank you, Chris, for your many and varied contributions to Bixby Library!

(Remember, we still have more work to do!)

Ian Brons Soft spoken Ian Brons has been a Bixby teen volunteer for the past three years. He is a sophomore at VUHS and a dedicated and diligent volunteer. He is a science fiction devotee and loves to talk about food, skiing and travel. Ian quietly completes his tasks though occasionally we get side tracked talking about our favorite foods and favorite family recipes. At Bixby Library we admire his work ethic, his quiet focus and his quick acerbic wit. Thank you, Ian, for your contribution of presence and time!

Jane Steele Jane Steele, of Middlebury, has volunteered as a Charter House Coalition purchasing agent for six years. Jane is responsible for most purchases and describes herself as a “professional bargain hunter”. She also assists with serving meals and spends time with the residents. Additionally, Jane volunteers at Round Robin and is a Lead Steward at the Middlebury Dog Park, which she helped start up. According to Jane, “After facing some adversity I found a calling in volunteering by helping others, be it people or animals. I love helping others put one foot, or paw, in front of the other and move or run forward.” By her side while she volunteers is her dog Peanut. Peanut “provides unconditional love to CHC residents and is the official greeter at Round Robin and the Middlebury Dog Park.” Thank you, Jane and Peanut, for all you contribute!

O. John Betz O. John Betz has been a member of HOPE’s board of trustees for the past three years, and currently serves as Treasurer. He also co-chairs the HOPE Capital Campaign along with Sue Byers. During the holidays John volunteers at HOPE’s food shelf and holiday shop. John says, “This is my first time working with a non-profit, and I am so impressed with the good work HOPE is providing to the community.” Previous to his time with HOPE, John volunteered at SCORE, mentoring small businesses in the area. Thank you for your time and commitment, John!

Meg Crosby Meg Crosby started volunteering for HOPE’s resale shop two years ago. Meg sorts, cleans, and performs minor repairs on donated jewelry.

Meg appreciates assisting with HOPE’s mission and “working with wonderful people”. She also volunteers with the Middlebury Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Ilsley Library.

HOPE says Meg can always be found “cheering on all employees and volunteers”. Thank you for the time you give, Meg!

Ronald Browe Ronald Browe volunteers as an Electronics and Small Appliance Tester at HOPE’s resale store. Ronald inspects, repairs, and cleans donated items to ensure they are safe and in working order. He also helps unload the monthly food truck at HOPE’s food shelf. Ronald is described

by HOPE as “very skilled at his work, has a great sense of humor, and very caring.” Thank you for making a difference in our community, Ronald!

Cassi Boise At Bixby Library we depend on volunteers to work our busy circulation desk. The job includes checking books in and out, re-shelving items and interacting with a variety of customers. We are fortunate to have a wonderful group of individuals who generously fill this role and Cassi Boise is one of them. Cassi volunteers on Thursday evenings after a full day of work at National Bank of Middlebury. Because she loves to read she can make book suggestions to other readers and is an advocate for Bixby activities. We appreciate her enthusiasm and ability to cordially interact with kids and adults. Thank you, Cassi for being here for Bixby Library!

Let us help you drive safe. Stop in today!

33 Seymour Street • Middlebury • 388-7620

A big

THANK YOU

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

Dave Sullivan Talk about luck! Dave Sullivan came to Bixby Library with a wealth of IT knowledge and a willingness to share his expertise. Since his arrival he has posted digital renditions of our VUHS Yearbook collection and our Bredenburg History collection on the Bixby website. He is also overseeing work with other volunteers to create a virtual archive of local historical fivetown artifacts. And…he is a good teacher!

Dave helps Bixby customers with their technology skills—everything from basic computer and Internet usage to Smartphone calendar coordination. He has the ability to make what might seem complicated into something simple and understandable. We appreciate his easy going sense of humor and ability to listen. Thank you, Dave, for joining the IT Committee, for filling in where needed and for accomplishing so much in such a short time!

Rt. 7 South • Middlebury • 388-6297 VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Middlebury Area

Land Trust

Nancy Tomeny Nancy Tomeny, of Middlebury, is a Day Station volunteer for the Charter House Coalition. Nancy helps people with their paperwork and helps with people’s individual needs.

Nancy enjoys interacting with the CHC staff, residents, and community people. She also volunteers at Round Robin in customer service helping with sales, pricing clothes, and straightening the store. Nancy finds it “very fulfilling to give back to the community in meeting people’s needs, whether it be in providing clothes or a helping hand.” Thank you Nancy, for helping support Addison County residents!

The Middlebury Area Land Trust thanks their many TAM, office and board volunteers!

To find out more about MALT’s volunteer opportunities, call 802-388-1007 or visit www.maltvt.org

Mobilizing the

CARING POWER of Addison County.

Dan Dale Dan Dale is a Warehouse Volunteer for HOPE’s resale store. Dan’s responsibilities include cleaning, pickups, and maintenance. He enjoys volunteering because it “keeps me busy”.

Dan’s supervisor says, “Dan is extremely handy.

He can fix just about anything and has a great smile and sense of humor!” We appreciate all of your work, Dan!

United Way of Addison County’s Volunteer Center

Linda Wakefield Linda Wakefield began volunteering as the “Assistant Book Lady” for HOPE’s charity resale shop three years ago. She sorts through all of the children’s books, prepares them for sale, and keeps the children’s book shelves stocked and organized. Linda feels “privileged to be able to support HOPE, an organization I care deeply about. I love being able to share my love of reading with customers and to play a small part in encouraging early childhood literacy, which is so important.” Linda says she especially enjoys the resale shop staff and other HOPE volunteers.

She says they are an “amazingly kind, upbeat and hard working group of people.” HOPE appreciates Linda’s warm smile and dependability. Thank you for all the time you give, Linda!

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Tom Smith

Rokeby Museum

Rokeby Museum sends out a hearty thanks to its cadre of volunteer tour guides. Pictured here, from left to right, are Jane Demers, Stan Bunal, Dean Leary, Cherifa Swearingen, Marty Dewees and Ann Gray, on a field trip visiting related sites in Addison County. They, along with Gary and Barbara Kling, and Bunky Bernstein, lead Rokeby visitors on guided tours of the historic Robinson family home, highlighting the accomplishments of family who were Abolitionists, farmers, artists and writers. Thank you for all of your support!

Tom Smith volunteers as both in the Food Shelf and on the Board of HOPE. Tom has been with the organization for three years. HOPE says that Tom “is very caring, especially with homeless clients. He is very sincere and always willing to help.” When Tom is working in the Food Shelf he assumes many roles, including taking clients through to select their items. Tom enjoys knowing that he can assist others who are in need. He is also “really looking forward to the new and improved food shelf facility.” In addition to his work at HOPE, Tom volunteers for the Addison Community Athletic Foundation and Meals on Wheels. Thank you for all you do, Tom!

Victoria Hovde Daniel Currier Daniel Currier has volunteered in HOPE’s warehouse, Retroworks, for the past four and a half years. Daniel brings in donated goods, bales textiles, and handles the trash in the warehouse.

Daniel enjoys the people he volunteers with.

HOPE describes Daniel as “quick to help out, always jumps in at the end of the day to help, and full of jokes and laughs.” Thank you for making a difference, Daniel!

Victoria (Tori) Hovde is a new volunteer at HOPE. She volunteers as a Food Shelf Assistant.

Tori’s responsibilities include weighing donated food, stocking shelves and greeting and helping clients. Tori enjoys “helping people feed their families and being part of a team.” HOPE describes Tori as “immensely cheerful and helpful”. We appreciate the time you give, Tori!

Rick Miller Lorri Sperry

Thanks to all our volunteers who make a difference supporting community causes!

Lorri Sperry is a volunteer receptionist at HOPE. Her responsibilities include answering phones, greeting people, stocking the surplus and local food section, assisting with distribution, helping people complete paperwork, writing vouchers, and other clerical tasks. Lorri appreciates working with the other staff members. She says, “I enjoy it when I feel I’ve helped make a difference.” Lorri’s supervisor describes her as “always cheerful, and patient with people. She is always willing to stop in where needed.”

Thank you, Lorri, for helping out our community!

Anna Hardway Anna Hardway volunteers as a Food Shelf Assistant at HOPE. Anna’s responsibilities include sorting food and taking clients through to select their items. Anna especially enjoys working with people. HOPE describes Anna as, “one of our longest tenured volunteers. She is very caring, patient and helpful.” Anna also volunteers with the Charter House lunch program.

Thank you for all you do, Anna!

Rick Miller is a HOPE food shelf volunteer.

Rick picks up donations from grocery stores, stocks shelves, and works with clients in the food shelf. Rick says, “since retirement I’ve been looking for a way to give back and volunteering here does it for me.” According to HOPE, Rick is always smiling and when you ask him how he is, he’s always “wicked good!” Thank you for your contributions, Rick!

Hillary Knight Hillary Knight volunteers as an assistant in HOPE’s resale store. Hillary’s responsibilities include sorting sports cards, cleaning audio books, sorting books, cleaning book shelves, and adding new books. Hillary appreciates being part of an organization that provides a place for people with limited incomes to purchase things. She also enjoys donating her own items to people who can use them. HOPE adds that Hillary volunteers while going to school and she is “very committed.” Thank you for offering your time, Hillary!

Stuart McAninch WE

OUR VOLUNTEERS!

WomenSafe would like to thank our dedicated volunteers who donated 9,382 hours of their time during the 2017 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

the

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!

1815 South St. Extension, Middlebury, Vt.

Stuart McAninch volunteers in HOPE’s food shelf. Stuart picks up donations from grocery stores, stocks shelves, and takes clients through the food pantry. Stuart also volunteers as a driver from RSVP of Addison County.

Stuart picks up donations from Hannaford’s and delivers them to food pantries throughout the county and helps distribute handmade items, such as hats and mittens, to area schools and retirement communities. We appreciate all of your work, Stuart!

Robert Marchand Robert Marchand volunteers as traffic control for HOPE. Robert directs people to designated parking and walking areas to ensure that they don’t wander into an area where construction is happening. Robert is always willing to help out when HOPE is in need of support. His supervisor says, “This past fall, when our sidewalks were being poured and the bus stop was being relocated Bob was very helpful and very patient with people.” We appreciate all of your work, Robert!

John Fallon John Fallon volunteers as a Food Shelf Coordinator for HOPE. John’s responsibilities include training new volunteers, ordering, inventory control, and keeping all sections as full as possible with what is available. John enjoys volunteering because it keeps him active and he likes helping others in the community. HOPE adds, “John is very helpful. Since he’s taken over the Food Bank ordering we are much better stocked, and hungry families find a wide selection of food available at the food shelf.” Thank you, John, for helping make our community a better place.

Mary-Ruth Crawford Mary-Ruth Crawford volunteers at HOPE’s resale store as the “Book Lady”. Mary-Ruth has been with HOPE for over eight years! Her responsibilities include sorting and displaying books, pricing valuable books, and arranging special book displays and sales. HOPE describes Mary-Ruth as warm and friendly to all customers. HOPE says Mary-Ruth has “a wealth of knowledge about books and loves to chat with customers”. Mary-Ruth also serves on the Friends of the Ilsley Library Board and helps organize the monthly Ilsley book sales. Thank you, Mary-Ruth, for your time and commitment!

Suzanne Ward Suzanne Ward volunteers in HOPE’s food shelf. Suzanne repackages food and helps clients. Suzanne likes working with people. Previous to her work at HOPE, Suzanne volunteered with Head Start for 17 years. Thank you, Suzanne, for the difference you make!

Shio Sakon Shio Sakon, of Tokyo, Japan, and current Middlebury College student, volunteers with the Middlebury College language in Motion.

As part of her responsibilities, she prepares and does presentations in local schools about Japanese culture. She enjoys volunteering because she likes “meeting people and sharing Japanese culture with students.” Shio is majoring in Education. This past October, Shio also volunteered with the Middlebury College Volunteer Student Organization. Thank you, Shio, for volunteering!

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Nelson Audy Nelson Audy volunteers as a Store Helper at HOPE. Nelson’s responsibilities include sorting cards and record albums, straightening up the warehouse, and bagging purchases for the customers. Nelson says he most enjoys “sorting cards and working in the warehouse where it’s quiet.” Nelson also appreciates talking to the customers and helping them. Nelson’s supervisor at HOPE says “Nelson loves to have great conversations with customers. He always has a warm smile and a story to be told.” In addition to his work at HOPE, Nelson volunteers for Middlebury Regional EMS. Thank you for your support, Nelson!

John Derick John Derick, of Cornwall, is a one-in-amillion volunteer! For a quarter of a century John Derick has volunteered with the Middlebury Area Land Trust as the TAM (Trail Around Middlebury) coordinator, donating thousands of hours to working on the trails. John has been the one constant driving force behind the trail from its early development to its ongoing maintenance and improvement. He works tirelessly to coordinate other TAM volunteers and manage improvement projects with students from the Hannaford Career Center’s DO program, Middlebury College’s Outdoor Club, and several other local groups. He not only works with these groups throughout the school year, but also helps coordinate trail work for Days of Caring. As a result of John’s hard work and dedication to MALT, these local trails are easy to follow, clear of debris, and offer an enriching place for members of the community to connect with their natural landscapes. Thank you John, for your time and passion for the trails!

Teresa Churchill Teresa F. Churchill, of Middlebury, volunteers at the Registration Desk at the UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center. Her responsibilities include assisting patients with sign in upon their arrival and transporting patients to appointments. Teresa enjoys volunteering because “it gives me the chance to meeting new people and work with the other volunteers”.

Teresa’s supervisors describe that she “has always been extremely committed to her role at Porter. She is always quick to offer a kind word or compassionate gesture. She is a very special volunteer.” Teresa also volunteers as an Everybody Wins! reader at Mary Hogan and she gives her time through St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Thank you, Teresa, for all you do!

Margaret Donahue Margaret (Peg) Donahue, of Brandon, volunteers at the Registration Desk at the UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center. She greets patients upon their arrival and run errands when needed. Peg appreciates talking to people and likes to make patient’s visits pleasant. She really enjoys the hospital and says, “The people are great to work with, and it keeps me out of trouble!” Peg’s supervisor says, “Peg offers a wonderful happy attitude to her volunteer role. She engages with our patients and makes them feel welcomed. She brings a great energy to our volunteer department and hospital.” Thank you, Peg, for donating your time with such a great attitude!

Molly Kemball Molly Kemball, of Portland, OR and current student at Middlebury College, volunteers with the Charter House. Molly coordinates a dinner once a week and is the treasurer on the college’s side of the coalition. Molly enjoys the connection with the Charter House guests who “are generous enough to include us both in their set-backs and triumphs.” She also appreciates knowing “that on the bitterly cold nights that I’m not scheduled to volunteer, and I avoid leaving my dorm at all costs, there’s a white house on a hill that offers a similar refuge where those who need it are met by warm spaces, warm food, and (most importantly) warm hearts.” Molly also serves as a medical interpreter for the Open Door Clinic. She says it gives her a fast-paced chance to bring together her Spanish and pre-medical studies to help members of the community. She adds that she hopes her volunteer work means her time at Middlebury has benefited someone other than herself. Thank you, Molly, for all that you do!

Jack Parker Jack Parker, of Graham, NC, and current student at Middlebury College, volunteers with the Charter House Coalition. Jack’s responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, gardening, and socializing with clients. Jack enjoys “sharing stories with the guests at Charter House and getting to know them better.” Thank you, Jack, for donating your time!

Val Tilford Val Tilford volunteers at the front desk in HOPE’s food shelf. She greets clients and always helps out where needed. Val enjoys meeting and working with so many great people.

She also likes being a part of an organization that helps so many people in need. HOPE says Val “is fantastic in every way. She fills in, in a pinch, and is so dependable. Her positive attitude inspires others.” Val is also a dedicated volunteer for RSVP of Addison County. Thank you, Val, for all your contributions to the community!

Dave Hallam Dave Hallam, of Middlebury, has volunteered for Middlebury Area Land Trust for over ten years. Dave volunteers each week helping with everything from organizing summer camp registrations, to tracking TAM Trek participants, to managing our donations database. He brings valuable perspective from a career of running his own engineering company, making him particularly helpful in running our office efficiently and smoothly. Dave is a critical part of the MALT team and the staff cannot imagine our organization without him. It takes a village to conserve land and connect people with it. Thank you Dave, for being a part of our village!

Claiborne Beary Claiborne Beary, of New Orleans, LA, and current student at Middlebury College, volunteers with the Page One Literacy Project. As a volunteer, Claiborne works with other volunteers to provide weekly reading-based programming for elementary school aged children in Addison County. This year, Claiborne is also serving as the Page One Program Coordinator and helping with program logistics. Claiborne also serves as the Break Build Trips Coordinator for the Middlebury Habitat for Humanity Chapter. Claiborne enjoys making connections with community members through her volunteer work. Thank you, Claiborne, for donating your time!

Mikayla Hyman Mikayla Hyman, of Port Washington, NY and current student at Middlebury College, volunteers with the Middlebury Refugee Outreach Club (MiddROC). Mikayla serves as president of MiddROC and is College Coordinator of ROC Inc. Programs. After designing a mentoring/tutoring program for refugee-background and immigrant high school students, she implemented the program at Middlebury College as a club. She coordinates trainings and generally manages the club. Mikayla also volunteers at WomenSafe and Middlebury Regional EMS. Mikayla enjoys volunteering because she likes serving others. She says “I find meaning in acting as a resource to others and empowering them. I love that I can connect to people through service.

Thank you, Mikayla!

Zoe Keskey Zoe Keskey, of Tacoma, WA and current student at Middlebury College, volunteers with the Middlebury College First Responders. As the club’s treasurer she is responsible for managing the student organization’s finances and budget. Zoe has also volunteered at the Open Door Clinic as a general volunteer and medical interpreter for the past two years. Zoe says she loves “how volunteering connects you to the community and environment where you live.

Particularly as a Middlebury College student, volunteering is a great opportunity to get to know community members and the town beyond campus.” Thank you, Zoe, for all that you do!

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

282 Boardman St., Middlebury • 802-388-3608 www.hope-vt.org

Homeward Bound

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.

Submit an application and join our team!

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.

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

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE Peer addiction recovery support for all addiction issues and all pathways to recovery Call (802) 388-4249 • www.turningpointaddisonvt.org tcacvt@yahoo.com

Jack Petrillo Jack Petrillo, of Chappaqua, NY and current student at Middlebury College, volunteers with Middlebury College Access Mentors (MiddCAM). Jack participates as a mentor for MUHS students and helps organize the program as a whole. He is a liaison to the MUHS Guidance Department, helps coordinate mentor trainings, and facilitate outreach.

Jack enjoys hearing success stories from other MiddCAM mentors. He says “It is extremely satisfying to see the program take on a life of its own and affect mentors and mentees alike.”

He adds, “Working at the Center for Community Engagement at Middlebury College has been an insightful and rewarding experience. I am grateful to all the wonderful students and staff who work and spend their time there.” We appreciate all you do, Jack!

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Thank You Volunteers!

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

Margaret Weber

Luna Shen

Margaret Weber, of Sewickley, PA, and current student at Middlebury College, volunteers with several local organizations. As part of Middlebury College Community Friends, Margaret provides mentoring for an eight year old student in Bristol. She is also student coordinator for the program and helps train new mentors, set up matches, and oversees the organization. Margaret also founded a Middlebury College student organization called Middlebury First Responders to provide training, community and support for student first responders. As President, she oversees all organization activities including monthly education training for EMS, community activities to build supportive relationship and first responder mental health advocacy.

Margaret volunteers at Middlebury Regional EMS, where she responds to 911 calls and inter-facility transfers across the state. Margaret also uses her EMT skills to triage patients as a volunteer for the Open Door Clinic.

Margaret says she most enjoys “connecting with and learning about Addison County and my community through personal relationships.” Thank you, Margaret, for helping keep our community healthy!

Luna Shen, current student at Middlebury College, volunteers at the Charter House Coalition. Luna’s responsibilities include serving meals and getting to know clients. Luna is President of the Charter House Student Organization and helps recruit Middlebury College students to volunteer at the Charter House. She also hosts information and training sessions and helps organize events. In the summer of 2017, Luna volunteered as a Local Food Access Co-coordinator at HOPE. Luna says, “I gain so much from building friendships with Charter House guests and hearing their unique stories.” She adds that she also values “broadening my understanding of poverty’s complexity, and having certain ideas regarding poverty challenged.” Thank you, Luna, for helping the community!

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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

Bristol Rescue Board of Officers wish to send out our

“Special Thanks”

to all of our members for their long hours and their dedication!

Carol Causton, of Shoreham, has been volunteering at the Open Door Clinic since November of 2008. Carol has become an integral part of the Open Door Clinic and has spent over 1,000 hours volunteering at their clinics alone. She has served on the Board of Directors for many years and is currently the President of the Board.

As a retired oncology nurse, Carol’s knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication are unparalleled.

Because she is at clinic so frequently, she has come to know many of their patients and they know her. She helps ease anxieties and anticipate needs. Additionally, Carol speaks Spanish and can deliver care in that language too, which is an asset for the clinic. “We couldn’t do what we do without Carol!” says Open Door Clinic RN Jody Brakeley. Additionally, Carol is a former board member of Platt Memorial Library [in Shoreham], and has been part of Friends of the Platt since 2008.

She has also been on the board of CHCRR representing Shoreham since 2016. Thank you for your generous support, Carol!

Jordan Young II Jordan Young II, of Cornwall, has been supporting the Open Door Clinic as a medical and mental health interpreter (Spanish and Portuguese) since March of 2016. For Jordan, there are many aspects of volunteering that he finds satisfying. “One aspect is being part of the process that resolves people’s doubts and fears about their medical conditions. Getting to know my Spanish-speaking neighbors is another really satisfying part of this work; they are often generous enough to share their stories before or after the medical attention they get during their visit and they are almost always unexpected in some way, rich and interesting. And being part of an amazing group of people who come together to make the Clinic happen is really enjoyable; it’s a privilege to be able to volunteer alongside such capable and dedicated professionals.” Volunteer supervisor, Josh Lanney describes Jordan as a steadfast volunteer with a special interest in mental health and social work.

“He approaches every task with the same contagious compassion, and is a consummate volunteer. We couldn’t do it without him!” Jordan also volunteers at Outright Vermont in Burlington, where he’s been a Friday Night Group facilitator since November 2016. He has also been involved in governance at the Star Island Corporation, a non-profit retreat center off the coast of New Hampshire. Over the last 20 years, he has taught the “Our Whole Lives” sexuality curriculum to 7th and 8th graders and is currently part of the teaching team at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Burlington. He has been an active member of the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society since he moved to Cornwall in 1996. Thank you for all you contribute, Jordan!

Bob Nixon Bob Nixon, of Middlebury, has been volunteering as a handyman for Middlebury Community Music School for the past two and a half years. His responsibilities include household maintenance upkeep, repairs, troubleshooting and reimagining spaces for the historic building. What Bob enjoys most about his work at MCMC is that it gives him a chance to use some skills he’s acquired to help a great organization. The MCMC community appreciates his sense of humor and his personable manner, and commitment to his work. Bob also volunteers with the Residence Counsel for Eastview and likes to spend his time skiing and biking throughout the Champlain Valley.

Thank you for the time you give, Bob!

Alan Moore Alan Moore, of Middlebury, has been working as a Medical Interpreter for the Open Door Clinic since March of 2016. In this role Alan provides interpretation and Spanish document translation for clients of the clinic. Alan enjoys volunteering because it keeps him in touch with people that he would not ordinarily encounter and get to know. “It is a true learning experience for me and helps me to better understand the world I live in. I also hope that the people I volunteer for will benefit from my efforts. Many of them are immigrants who live in isolated circumstances and who need assistance navigating the medical care system in this country.” The clinic describes Alan as a prolific, reliable volunteer who is selfless with his time. “He is engaged, passionate, and always willing to help at a moment’s notice. We couldn’t do it without him!” says staff member Josh Lanney. In addition to working with the Open Door Clinic, Alan has been volunteering Everybody Wins at Mary Hogan Elementary, reading to and mentoring a 5th grade student. He delivers meals to neighbors for Meals on Wheels and is also on the Finance and Facilities Committees for the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. Thank you for all you do, Alan!

Alice Berninghausen Alice Berninghausen, of Cornwall, has been donated her time to the Open Door Clinic since August 2012. Alice provides administrative support to the organization. She enjoys getting behind-the-scenes and helping the organization run smoothly in order to fulfill their mission. “It is very satisfying to be part of a team that wants to make things better in Addison County and in the whole state of Vermont. Volunteering brings one into contact with a new network of folks and it’s fun to collaborate and problem solve together to do things for the common good.” Open Door Clinic RN, Jody Brakeley describes, “Alice is an absolute pleasure to work with! She is reliable and committed and is able to initiate projects independently as if she were part of the staff. It’s always nice to have her with us and we miss her greatly when she is away, enjoying her retirement and grandchildren!” Over the years, Alice has also volunteered with or served on the boards of Shard Villa, Addison Central Teen Center, Hospice Volunteer Services and Patient Choices Vermont. Thank you for your commitment, Alice!

Cindy Marshall

Jane Holmes

Cindy Marshall, of Middlebury, has been volunteering her time as a Physical Therapist with the Open Door Clinic since October 2004.

Cindy has served as both a previous long-time Board Member and as an active volunteer at clinics. As a Physical Therapist with 1,035 hours of volunteer time, she has been working her magic helping their patients restore function and reduce pain, and establish an individual treatment plan that will work for them. “Cindy’s ready smile, expert knowledge, years of experience, and gentle touch foster a level of trust and respect among patients. Cindy is one of the most giving and selfless people we know” says Open Door Clinic RN, Jody Brakeley. For the past 10 years, Cindy has also been teaching Sunday school at the Congregational Church in Middlebury, and singing with the women’s cappella chorus, Maiden Vermont. Thank you for the work you do, Cindy!

Jane Holmes, of Middlebury, has been providing bilingual support to the Open Door Clinic since April 2017. As a Spanish speaking high school student at Middlebury Union High School, Jane was looking for a way to give back to her community and use her Spanish. Joining her dad’s (Dr. Lewis Holmes) volunteer work at the Open Door Clinic, she began volunteering at their front desk, helping patients check in at the clinic, assisting them to complete a variety of bilingual paperwork and scheduling follow up appointments. “Jane is cheerful and engaging, the perfect person to be the face of the Open Door Clinic as patients first arrive. Now that she has finished high school and is enjoying new adventures on her way to college, we hope she will come back to us during breaks and vacations!” says clinic RN Jody Brakeley. Thank you for all that you do, Jane!

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Marvelous Mail Team

The Marvelous Mail Team, of the Commons in Middlebury, helps area non-profit organizations by collating and preparing mailings of all sizes.

Team members include Sylvia Fisk, Denise Catchpaw, Joyce Billings, Donald Olingher, Diane Whitney and Mary LaRose. Sylvia has been coordinating the mailing team since 2007. Sylvia describes, “The team really enjoys working together to help others. The projects and fellowship helps keep us active and involved in the community.” Organizations greatly appreciate their support. “The mailing group helps us with our annual appeal mailing every year” says Barb Nelson of the Middlebury Studio School.

“They save the Board of Directors a great deal of time. They are cheerful and reliable, and we really appreciate their help.” Thank you for all your support!

Kate Williams Kate Williams, of Leicester, has been a volunteer nurse with the Open Door Clinic since March of 2017. Kate’s responsibilities include rooming patients, tracking vital signs, and providing medication reconciliation. She brings her wealth of nursing experience from Home Health and Hospice to thoughtfully and kindly serve patients. RN Julia Doucet describes, “Kate is an inspiration in the clinic. Not only is she thorough and possesses solid technical nursing skills, but she is always willing to try something new... like telemark skiing!” Thank you for donating your time, Kate!

Barbara Laframboise Barbara Laframboise, of Cornwall, has volunteered at the Admissions Registration Desk for the UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center for the past four years. Barbara’s responsibilities include taking information from visitors, giving directions, and providing wheel chairs as needed. The position gives Barbara the opportunity to meet new people that are part of the Porter Medical Center community. “Barbara always has a wonderful bright smile and positive presence. She is extremely kind and provides excellent customer service” says Director of Volunteers, Karen Herrmann. “She is generous with her time and is always willing to help whenever needed.” Barbara and her husband also volunteer with Age Well to deliver Meals on Wheels weekly. Thank you for your generosity, Barbara!

Katherine Koehler Katherine Koehler, of Cornwall, has been providing administrative support to the Open Door Clinic since March of 2017. She likes learning about members of her community and contributing to a good cause. “The Open Door Clinic is full of such kind and generous people” says Katherine. “I feel honored to volunteer there! I also help out at the Middlebury community dinners and lunches with the Havurah, and I organize various service events as part of the National Honor Society.” Executive Director Heidi Sulis describes, “Even before beginning to volunteer with us, Katherine’s initiative, perseverance and follow through were readily apparent and impressive. She quickly became both helpful and integral to our work and would cheerfully work on any type of project, from relatively mundane but necessary administrative tasks to special projects. In fact, when Katherine learned that we’d be losing two significant grants this year, she took tremendous initiative with her fellow national Honor Society Members, and organized a carwash to benefit our clinic! She did all the planning and proudly delivered $503 to our organization when done. Katherine is highly motivated, very dependable, well-organized and a delightful young woman. We miss her!” Thank you for your generosity, Katherine!

Mary Beth Tichacek Mary Beth Tichacek, of Salisbury, has been a volunteer nurse with the Open Door Clinic since March of 2014. Not only has Mary Beth directly served Open Door Clinic patients in the field, and through their outreach program, but she has also logged many hours as an administrative nurse, entering hundreds of vaccine records into the state tracking system. Mary Beth always arrives with a smile and often with delicious baked goodies. She enjoys the experiences she has such as visiting farms to administer flu vaccines, and the wonderful people she has met. Mary Beth also serves as a Board Member for the Salisbury Free Public Library. Thank you for all the work you do, Mary Beth!

Diego Espino, of Mexico and current student at Middlebury College, is Co-President of Brother-to-Brother. Brother to Brother aims to foster healthy concepts of masculinity by pairing college students with middle school boys as mentors. Diego has been a MiddView CCE leader for two years and serves as the community service chair for the Omega Alpha social house. He also occasionally likes to volunteer with the Volunteer Student Organization (VSO). Diego likes volunteering “because it’s a fun way to give back to my community and it’s a time when I can forget about my worries and stresses of school. I’ve learned a lot from the different volunteer experiences I’ve had, and they’ve made me realize how important community is.” Thank you, Diego, for all that you do!

Dr. Terry Naumann Dr. Terry Naumann, of Richmond, has been serving the Open Door Clinic since December, 2007. Terry also volunteers his time at the Peoples’ Health and Wellness Clinic in Barre, where he has been seeing patients as a volunteer physician since July 2010. What Terry most enjoys about volunteering “Are the people, of course! Both the staff and the patients are so appreciative and great to work with. They make it all worthwhile!” RN and Volunteer Liaison, Julia Doucet, describes, “Dr. Naumann, is a volunteer extraordinaire. He is involved with all aspects of the Open Door Clinic, from medical director, to physician, to board member. He is always cheerfully available to support our patients and provide medical guidance. Patients report that getting on health insurance is sad because they need to give up seeing Dr. Naumann.” Thank you for the many ways you give, Terry!

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Adam Fasoli Adam Fasoli, of Middlebury, has been serving as a Board Member, Dental Director and DMD at the Open Door Clinic since July 2015. “Dr. Fasoli has an exceptional skill set that is widely needed by our population of patients. Many of them have never seen a dentist before coming to the Open Door Clinic.” says staff member Heidi Considine. “His willingness to help with complex treatments at no cost is extreme valuable. Dr. Fasoli makes the patients feel very welcome and comfortable, even when they can’t speak English and are experiencing a dental treatment for the very first time.” In addition to serving the clinic, Adam also volunteers with the Parton Center for Health & Wellness, Health Professions, and the Alumni Admissions Program at Middlebury College. Thank you for the time you give, Adam!

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Thank You Volunteers!

Don McIntosh, of Middlebury, has volunteered at the Admissions Registration Desk for the UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center for the past four months. “I greet people as they come in the door, help them with their needs and show them how to get to their destination. It’s a pleasure to meet people and talk with them” describes Don. Although Don is a fairly new volunteer, he has already has brought a great positive energy to Porter. Director of Volunteers Karen Herrmann describes “He has a very welcoming attitude, graciously offers to escort our families, patients and visitors, and is a pleasure to have around.” Don also enjoys working as a summer camp counselor at Aloha Camps in Fairlee, Vermont and helping with the Vermont Special Olympics snowshoeing and cross-country skiing programs. Thank you for the many ways you give, Don!

Paul Kenyon Paul Kenyon, of Bridport, volunteers as a teacher with Vermont Adult Learning. Paul taches physics and math for students working toward their high school diploma and for students seeking college prep in those subjects.

Paul most appreciates getting to know his students and seeing them grow in their knowledge base and thinking ability. “I find VAL students especially motivated to learn. It is a privilege to be working with them.” The staff say Paul has a great deal to give. “Paul’s energy and love of learning are described as infectious.

As a world traveler, engineer and scientist Paul brings a diverse background that gives relevance to his instruction and he is also cognizant of each student’s own background and challenges.” Thank you for giving your time, Paul!

Vergennes Area Rescue Wishes to thank our Volunteers for many hours of dedicated service to our communities of Vergennes, Ferrisburgh, Addison, Panton, Waltham, New Haven & Monkton.

Your commitment and support are the heartbeat of the organization!

Thank You! 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.

MIDDLEBURY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER DALEY COUNCIL 642

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RSVP volunteers (Continued from Page 11A) community volunteers to help with their gardens from mid-April through the end of September.

Tasks would include planning, watering, weeding, weighing, processing and harvesting the Charter House and Porter gardens.

During the summer and fall, some tender loving care and help with the harvest, preservation and food distribution is needed. This volunteer opportunity is well suited for individuals, groups or families.

CLASSROOM AIDES A handful of local elementary schools, childcare centers and after school programs are seeking classroom aides for the 20182019 school year. The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a federally funded program that has successfully placed thousands of volunteers in schools nationwide.

Individuals must be at least 55 and

willing to work a minimum of 15 hours/week.

Participants receive travel reimbursement, fifty paid vacation/sick days and a tax-free hourly stipend if they qualify. Sign up this spring to begin in the fall.

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS Age Well’s Meals on Wheels Program is looking for volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to elder neighbors, allowing them to remain independent and in their homes. This is a vital and very rewarding volunteer opportunity.

Please tell your friends! Routes are available throughout Addison County. Full training and support will be provided.

Center located at 93 Court Street, Middlebury. Volunteers are needed to assist the full-time staff with administrative duties and to help direct visitors. Volunteers need to be personable, have basic computer skills and enjoy talking to visitors about how wonderful Addison County is!

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ACTR is seeking volunteer drivers to safely transport residents of Addison County to necessary services. Volunteers will be helping vulnerable populations such as the elderly and the disabled, as well as disadvantaged families who require medical transports.

ACTR also transports critical care patients for dialysis, radiation and chemotherapy. Volunteers must VISITOR CENTER have at least five years driving VOLUNTEERS experience and have clean backThe Addison County Chamber ground checks. Volunteer drivers of Commerce operates a Visitors are provided with an orientation, ongoing training and supervision and receive mileage reimbursement for travel.

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

MUSIC CENTER VOLUNTEERS Middlebury Community Music Center (MCMC) is looking for volunteers to provide support to the organization in various capacities. MCMC is a non-profit music school offering private lessons, group classes, camps and workshops to students of all ages.

MCMC is seeking volunteers who can provide assistance in the following areas: Event Usher/ Greeter, Production Assistance at Salons, Weekly Greeter, After-school Mentor, Event Ambassador, Audio Tech Support,

Videographer, Accompaniment promotional materials, assisting Support, Household Organizer with public relations events. and Flier Distributors.

ADDISON CENTRAL TEENS ROKEBY MUSEUM GUIDES Addison Central Teens (ACT) Four generations of the Robinson is looking for volunteers to help family lived in the house that is prepare and serve snacks for now central to Rokeby Museum, students after school. This is a a National Historic Landmark great way to get to know teens, comprised of nine historic build- have fun and contribute to the ings, miles of walking trails and a Teen Center. new gallery and education center.

During the summer, ACT serves Robinson family members, gener- breakfast every morning and is ation by generation, made signifi- always looking for food preparers. cant contributions as Abolitionists, If you enjoy laughing, have lots farmers, writers, artists and active of patience, and a willingness to members of their community. learn from others, you may want Today their stories are being to learn more! told – via exhibits, programs and guided tours - to inspire respect ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT for human potential and the enviThe Turning Point Center is ronment. Volunteers can make a a peer-to-peer recovery center difference too, by helping to tell that provides a welcoming, safe, the Robinson family stories. The sober space for anyone in or seekmuseum is now accepting new ing recovery from addiction, as volunteers to conduct guided tours well as the family members and for the 2018 season with training friends of those struggling with beginning on April 28. addiction. The center is looking for caring, friendly volunteers to EARLY LITERACY greet visitors when they enter, ADVOCACY keep track of attendance for meetAddison County Readers Inc., or ings, and do some light cleaning ACR, is a volunteer organization and organizing. that promotes childhood literacy The ability to come to a regular, through its mailing of free books 2-4 hour shift each week is imporfrom Dolly Parton’s Imagination tant, and good communication Library to young children, ages with the volunteer coordinator is birth-5 years. Children who are essential. registered for the program receive Visitors to the center may be a new, age-appropriate book each at any point in their journey to month at no cost to the family. recovery, and they may be on ACR is looking for volunteers whichever path is right for them, to assist with the following: so it is essential that volunteers Recruiting children from Addison are able to suspend judgment and County, fund raising, serving as listen compassionately. a liaison between ACR and your Volunteers must also be able to town, creating and distributing abide by confidentiality guidelines so that all visitors feel safe and comfortable coming to the learn the best way. center.

Get out, meet and Join other volunteers in Addison County!

FIELD DAYS VOLUNTEERS Every year RSVP provides volunteers for Addison County Fair and Field Days. Each volunteer receives a Free Entry in exchange for working a shift.

When you’re not on duty, you are free to enjoy all that Field Days has to offer! In the past, volunteers have served as timers for hand mowing competitions and in the Paquette Building, where they assist vendors by staffing their booths during the lunch and dinner hours.

HELPING HAND VOLUNTEERS Project Independence, a part of Elderly Services in Middlebury, is seeking volunteers to participate in activities with their guests.

These are simple, fun activities such as playing scrabble, helping with table bowling, ring toss or indoor nerf tennis, and taking residents on daily walks. There are many other opportunities from which to choose, such as reading, playing cards or arts and crafts. A Helping Hand Volunteer can come in as frequently or occasionally as the individual wishes.

MEDICAL INTERPRETERS The Open Door Clinic is currently looking for individuals fluent in Spanish and English to become volunteer medical interpreters. The Open Door Clinic is a free, non-profit health clinic providing quality healthcare to uninsured residents of Addison County. All volunteer medical interpreters must complete an application process, pass a reference check and a language evaluation, and attend Open Door Clinic interpreter training offered twice a year.

College students (Continued from Page 11A) members involved in the commutheir lives,” she said. “Relay For Life nity’s EMS services, according to is a great way to help raise awareness Margaret Weber, co-president of the regarding cancer and honor/celebrate group. those who have “Middlebury been personFirst Responders ally touched has taught me “In our group by the disease. importance discussions at the the At Middlebury, of community events, the girls this organizasupport to be able tion provides an to process what really open up to avenue for workwe see as first us and talk to us, ing with both responders and the student body work together to and that’s when and surroundengage with our you realize that ing community community,” she members. This said. in a lot of ways, experience allows As we cele21 isn’t really so people to (fight brate National back against) a Volunteer Week, much different disease that often we want to than 12.” leaves people again thank our feeling powerless students, staff — Caroline Harrison, in their ability to and community president, Sister-to-Sister help those personpartners, all of ally affected.” whom work Middlebury First Responders is together to accomplish the goals a new club founded last year at the of their organizations, as well as a college. It’s a group of students strong sense of volunteerism. interested in emergency services.

Editor’s note: Will DiGravio is These students work with and learn a communications intern with the from emergency medical services Center for Community Engagement in the Addison County area. One of at Middlebury College. This story the highlights of being a member of was shared on behalf of Middlebury the club is participating in an annual College community service banquet for students and community organizations.

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Hockey (Continued from Page 1A) convincing the Hockeyville website they weren’t robots and thus could vote hundreds of times in favor of their hometown rink, they had been outvoted — Bettman announced Clinton, N.Y., had won the $150,000 grand cash prize and would also host an NHL preseason game.

A roofless arena in Brandon, S.D., finished second and earned $30,000 toward rink renovations, and a Middlebury rink that serves skaters around Addison County tied for third with a facility in the city of Shreveport, La.; each earned $10,000.

But despite the disappointment, most at the viewing party organized by the Friends of Middlebury Hockey saw the silver lining.

Hockey mom of three Amy Rubright shared her thoughts in an email, noting for one thing that ABOUT 200 MEMORIAL Sports Center supporters gathered at the rink on Saturday at a viewing party sponsored by Friends of Middlebury Hockey. They hoped to learn during the Shreveport is about 20 times the size broadcast of an NHL hockey game shown there on a big-screen TV that their rink had won $150,000 in the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, but the rink instead will receive a $10,000 of Middlebury. expansion project.

“The whole event was so wonderful prize even though most had voted online hundreds of times in the competition. But backers enjoyed the event and remain enthusiastic about the rink and a planned Independent photo/Andy Kirkaldy and even though we didn’t win, we sure saw some amazing support tax money goes toward it) has in turn to move here and find a community emergency medical technician and really an Addison County program,” added: ice-making, locker rooms, from our community,” Rubright meant to so many. where hockey is a nonprofit, discussing beekeeping with a maple Bartlett said. concessions stands, overhead heating said. “All the love and support our “First, of course, congratulations to volunteer-based legacy part of the syrup producer.

Bartlett also detailed the rink’s for the stands. hockey family was shown over the Clinton. Congratulations to the other community was incredibly exciting.”

“You make a lot of nice growth. His youth hockey days “It’s unbelievable over time how last couple weeks is exactly why all two communities, Shreveport and Howard Hall, who moved to connections that I never would have predate a town rink, and his people have always rallied to the the hockey hustle is worth it for me. Brandon. If they had an experience Panton from Chicago in 2010, tells made without playing hockey. That’s coaching years coincide with steady cause,” Bartlett said.

I love that my kids learned that a like we had here, regardless of where a similar tale. The real estate broker the amazing thing,” he improvements to the McAuliffe hopes the Hockeyville small town can get more votes than they came in, they will showing him around learned that said.

Memorial Sports momentum will help what the a large city because be stronger coming out Hall was a hockey goalie and told COUNTYWIDE Center.

Friends of Middlebury Hockey is “All the love even though we have “For us to move of this,” he said. “We him all he had to do was contact the DRAW “We used to skate on calling the “Heat It Up” campaign and support our less people, we all care here and find got a great community rink.

It’s also no hockey family the tennis courts. They to reach its $350,000 goal. That a lot about each other.” experience out of this.”

Hall did so and heard back within coincidence that would flood them, and slogan honors the heating system a community The $150,000 for WELCOMING 90 minutes; he said the Memorial McAuliffe and Hall call was shown over that was our youth planned for the 150-person viewing first place would have where hockey ATMOSPHERE Sports Center eased his transition Weybridge and Panton the last couple hockey experience,” area, a welcome addition to a rink put the Memorial is a nonprofit, McAuliffe, who took into a new area. home, respectively, weeks is exactly Bartlett said. “And sometimes referred to as “the ice Sports Center over the volunteer-based over the top position at “My email got spread to about said Middlebury Union why all the then we’d play at palace.” top in one final major legacy part of Friends of Middlebury seven teams, and they were all High School math hockey hustle is Duke Nelson (Arena at “We hope that the excitement fundraising campaign. the community Hockey in early 2017, saying we’ll put you on the list as a teacher Derek Bartlett, Middlebury College) within our community over worth it for me.” at 7 a.m. That was our Hockeyville will continue with a Friends of moved to Weybridge goalie,” Hall said. better known at the rink was incredibly — hockey mom hockey season.”

Middlebury Hockey from California in The emails turned into regular as an MUHS and youth renewed interest in making small Amy Rubright has raised a little more exciting.”

2014. A former Texas gigs on Monday nights, Thursday hockey coach.

Bartlett remembers donations at www.mscgift.org so — Mike McAuliffe, rink manager, he, his mornings and more. Hall said he than $200,000 toward Bartlett, a Middlebury returning in the mid- that we can complete the second the $350,000 needed to president of Friends wife and son all play made friends quickly. resident, has coached players from 1990s when the sport center’s north floor expansion and achieve the of Middlebury hockey. add 6,000 square feet “These were the nicest guys and all over the county because MUHS and south ends were open to the original vision for Memorial Sports Hockey to the rink, including The rink in women. It was just really fun to play has cooperative agreements with elements, locker rooms were storage Center,” he wrote in an email. a second-level heated Middlebury has made with them,” he said. “They were just other schools, and the Middlebury boxes, and ice-making was still a On this past Saturday, Bartlett viewing area over its locker rooms, a major difference in their quality of having fun, but they were playing Amateur Hockey Association has pipe dream. wasn’t thinking that far ahead. an elevator to reach it, a multi- life, he said. hard.” always cast a wide net.

“It was a natural sheet of ice: OK, “Look at today. The turnout is purpose meeting room, a better “The community here was Hall, a former firefighter, for “If you think of where we draw it’s cold enough, let’s flood the rink,” awesome,” he said. “Regardless of concession stand, enhanced Wi-Fi, incredibly welcoming,” McAuliffe examples mentioned regularly for the youth program, and how that he recalled. what happens this is such a great and for the first time public rest said. “Especially moving here swapping stories with a female feeds the high school program, it’s Slowly more elements were sense of community.” rooms in the building. three-and-a-half years ago, our lives Friends of Middlebury Hockey would not be as full here as they President Mike McAuliffe drew would have been without this hockey applause even after the disappointing community.” news. He reminded the hockey Unlike those other rinks in the parents and players (many are both) Hockeyville contest, McAuliffe said how much they had done to reach in Middlebury hockey and the rink the final four — in the nominating are nonprofit ventures largely run process rink backers submitted by volunteers in a way that fosters more than 130 videos, pictures and friendship. stories illustrating the rink’s value to “Especially in the rink in Texas, families and their towns. they had a hard time staying open, McAuliffe afterward said the because there’s no attachment from effort highlighted what the 25-year- the community to what’s going on old, self-funded, nonprofit rink (no inside that building,” he said. “For us

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THE WIND SNUCK up under a metal overhang on this Lake Dunmore home during Monday’s storm and ripped the whole thing off.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

Storm (Continued from Page 1A) 22,500 of its customers in Rutland, Addison, Bennington and Windsor counties. The company deployed not only its own repair crews, but also 60 external line crews from Canada, Maine and Massachusetts, which essentially doubled its field force.

The company said that didn’t include tree crews.

Those crews, which have had a lot of practice these past few months, were quickly restoring power to most

places, and GMP expected the vast majority of customers to have their electricity back sometime on Tuesday.

Places tighter up against or in the mountains were slower to get power restored. By 9 a.m. Tuesday, GMP was reporting 128 power customers in Goshen were still affected, 152 in Leicester and 86 in Salisbury. At noon on Wednesday there were still a handful of customers still affected in Bristol, New Haven, Weybridge and Cornwall.

JENNY BECK HEARD that the wind that took down this tree Monday afternoon was blowing at near 100 mph. She lost a grand piano when the tree crashed through the Point CounterPoint rec hall.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

Tree branches and whole trees were down in yards and sometimes across roads from Brandon north to Starksboro. Road crews, fire departments and line workers were reporting to downed trees and live wires in Middlebury, Ripton, Lincoln and Bristol. At the Middlebury State Airport an airplane tethered to the tarmac was torn from its stays and landed on its side in a line of trees against a fence.

A GMP spokesman on Monday morning said its workers couldn’t get into to some parts of Goshen at that point because of the danger of more trees coming down.

Winds of 65 mph were forecast, but much higher winds were reported on the ground. And if that weren’t enough, the area also received some precipitation in the form of freezing rain and a little snow that made it more than a little uncomfortable to be outside early this week. The temperatures in the area were mostly above freezing and into the 40s, though it dipped into the 20s overnight during the most of the past week.

The forecast for the rest of the week were for high temps in the low 40s and, again, dipping below freezing at night, with trace amounts of precipitation — rain or snow depending on when it falls.

Homes along Lake Dunmore in

HIGH WINDS BLEW a tree into the roof of Ryan Emilio’s house on Lake Dunmore Monday, which was among many that sustained damage in the storm.

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Salisbury and Leicester appear to have been particularly hard hit.

Wind sheared a metal roof off Jan Dillworth’s home on Oak Lane.

Rafters, sheathing, roof, windows, sheetrock and carpet where all destroyed when a tree dropped onto Ryan Emilio’s house on the lake.

Neighbors and friends of the music camp said something very special was endangered by the calamity at Point CounterPoint.

“This would be a loss not just to music lovers in Addison County, but to the broader music world,” said Janie Young. She noted that Point CounterPoint not only trains the next generation of excellent musicians (kids have to audition to get in), but it also hosts young composers just starting their career who get their pieces workshopped and performed by professional musicians. It draws musicians from outside the United States.

Indeed, this summer Beck expects to have Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline

Shaw to make an appearance at the camp, as well as the well-regarded Room Full of Teeth vocal performing group.

Young started a GoFundMe page to raise funds online for Camp Point CounterPoint restoration. In its first day of operation 161 people had donated a total of $18,395.

Find it online at www.gofundme. com/save-point-counterpoint.

Repairs won’t be cheap. One local musician estimated that replacing the piano alone would cost $60,000$120,000. And the piano is the heart of a music camp.

“What would we do without a piano?” Beck asked. “Right now I’m paralyzed. I can’t have a concert, I need a piano.”

Beck was very grateful to the help she got from her neighbors in the aftermath of — even during — the storm.

“I was standing with my mouth open and they just started coming,” she said. “There were dollies and

tarps.

“One guy came with a tractor; I don’t know what he needed the tractor for but he had to bring a tractor.”

They helped her save almost all of the sheet music library, some of which was irreplaceable.

“My neighbors were just wonderful,” Beck said.

Some neighbors feel the same way about the camp.

“We’ve had people show up on boats on the lake just to listen to our kids practice,” Beck said. “It touches a lot of lives.”

At midweek she was scrambling with insurance and trying to figure out how repairs would be made while still wondering about the thousands of details that go into running a summer camp.

“I’m a seasonal business,” Beck said. “I have hundreds of kids who are going to come beginning in just five weeks. It’s a big deal for them to come.”

Lawmakers (Continued from Page 1A) receiving minimum wage is 30 years old.”

Putnam suggested a $15 minimum wage would generate $250 million in new income statewide.

“People who are on that wage go out and spend the money, they don’t save it or take it out of state,” she said. “So that would generate income for the state of Vermont, as well as taxes.”

A higher minimum wage, according to Putnam, would relieve state and federal government — that is, taxpayers — from having to subsidize child care, 3SquaresVT food assistance, and other programs for those in need.

She acknowledged a sizable bump in the minimum wage would increase costs for business owners

“People who are on that ($15 minimum) wage go out and spend the money, they don’t save it or take it out of state.

So that would generate income for the state of Vermont, as well as taxes.”

— Fran Putnam

and therefore products, but Putnam believes it would be worth it.

“I personally would be willing to pay a little bit more for my goods and services if the rest of Vermonters get a livable wage,” Putnam said.

Rep. Dave Sharpe, D-Bristol,

is a member of the Vermont Child Poverty Council, a legislative panel that studies and recommends ways of improving economic conditions for children. He said it’s time for lawmakers to go beyond simply financial aid for low-income Vermonters. He is a supporter of the earned income tax credit as a way of returning funds to lower wage earners.

“Is it our responsibility in government to make poverty more comfortable, or is it our job to help people find pathways out of poverty?” Sharpe said. “Pathways out of poverty is secure housing, good wages and a good education.

To me, that’s where we should be putting our investments.”

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018

ANDY KIRKALDY

Here are not-sotrivial questions about local sports It’s time for a pop quiz just to make sure all the sports fans out there (both of you?) have been paying attention. Pull out the No. 2 pencils and put away the smart phones.

Question 1: The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team won Division II championships in 2011 and 1996. What did the title games have in common?

Question 2: Derek Bartlett coached the 2011 Tiger ice hockey championship team. Who was the 1996 coach?

Question 3: OK, here’s a break, multiple choice. Which coach has won the most of the following: A. Bill Beaney, Middlebury College, NCAA D-III men’s hockey titles.

B. Gail Jette, MUHS, Vermont D-I field hockey titles.

C. Mary Stetson, Mount Abraham, Vermont D-II field hockey titles.

Question 4: Two-part question about Gail Jette: A. What is unusual about more than half of her championships?

B. Vermont field hockey rules were changed in part because of what happened in Gail’s final game as a coach. Why? Question 5: What do the winning pitchers in the 2017 D-II baseball final and the 2014 D-II softball final have in common?

Question 6: Two-part question involving recently retired Mount Abraham soccer coach Mike Corey: A. Corey and current Vergennes boys’ basketball coach Peter Quinn both coached boys’ teams to titles in 2013. What else do they have in common?

B. What do Corey’s 2005 championship team and Eagle girls’ basketball coach Connie LaRose’s 2018 championship team have in common?

Question 7: Panther women’s (See Kirkaldy, Page 2B)

ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/17 CVU at MUHS......................Postponed 4/18 Hartford at VUHS............................Late Boys’ Lacrosse 4/16 MUHS at S. Burlington...... Ppd. to 4/21 4/18 CVU at MUHS............Postponed to 5/9 Baseball 4/16 OV at Rutland.......................Postponed 4/17 Mt. Abe at Colchester........ Ppd. to 4/25 4/17 Milton at MUHS....................Postponed 4/17 VUHS at Fairfax........Postponed to 4/20 4/18 OV at Fair Haven............................Late Softball 4/16 Mt. Abe at VUHS..................Postponed 4/17 Mt. Abe at Colchester........ Ppd. to 4/25 4/17 Milton at MUHS....................Postponed 4/17 VUHS at Fairfax....................Postponed 4/18 OV at Fair Haven............................Late COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/17 Midd. vs. Endicott...........................11-9 Baseball 4/17 Midd. at Norwich.....................Canceled 4/18 Midd. at Skidmore...........................Late Softball 4/16 Midd. at Johnson (2)...............Canceled 4/18 Union at Midd. (2)...........................Late

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/20 MUHS at Essex....................... 4:30 PM 4/21 Milton at VUHS............................11 AM Boys’ Lacrosse 4/21 MUHS at South Burlington..........11 AM 4/24 OV at Lamoille.............................. 4 PM 4/26 Woodstock at OV.......................... 4 PM 4/28 Hartford at OV.............................11 AM Baseball 4/19 MUHS at Spaulding................. 4:30 PM 4/19 Mt. Abe at VUHS..................... 4:30 PM 4/20 VUHS at Fairfax....................... 4:30 PM 4/21 MUHS at St. Albans.....................11 AM 4/24 OV at Mill River........................ 4:30 PM 4/24 MUHS at Mt. Abe..................... 4:30 PM 4/25 Mt. Abe at Colchester.............. 4:30 PM 4/26 Mt. Abe at Mt. Mansfield..............11 AM 4/26 Windsor at OV......................... 4:30 PM 4/27 Woodstock at VUHS................ 4:30 PM 4/28 Brattleboro at OV.........................11 AM 4/28 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi...................11 AM Softball 4/19 MUHS at Spaulding................. 4:30 PM

(See Schedule, Page 2B)

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Aldrich among Panther Hall inductees Middlebury honors eight for athletics MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College late last week announced its 2018 class of inductees for the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame, and it included Cornwall resident and longtime Panther skiing and cross-country running Coach Terry Aldrich.

The fifth class to be inaugurated, this year’s group includes Middlebury graduates representing four decades, spanning 1968 to 2003. The inductees combined to play 10 sports at the college. Aldrich is being recognized for his service as a longtime coach, while two have represented the U.S. at the Olympics.

The induction ceremony and dinner will be held on Nov. 3.

The 2018 Hall Of Fame selections are: • Aldrich, a 36-year head coach at Middlebury, primarily with the skiing and cross-country running programs. He spent 31 years coaching alpine skiing, leading the women’s teams to the 1979 and 1980 AIAW national championships. He coached 30 All-Americans and three Olympians.

Aldrich served as the head cross-country coach for 36 years. His women’s teams captured six NCAA Division III championships, 10 NESCAC titles, and 11 NCAA regional crowns. The men’s program captured its first NESCAC championship during his final year in 2010 and advancing to the NCAAs for the first time.

• 1993 graduate John Atherton, a standout athlete who earned 12 varsity letters in four sports. He achieved All-American honors on the soccer field as a defender and earned All-New England honors three times.

In lacrosse, he was a three-time honorable mention All-American selection in four seasons, and also earned all-conference honors for three years.

On the ice, Atherton was a steady defenseman for the nationally ranked Panthers, who won the ECAC title during his first year on the team. He also played one season of football, making an impact on defense and special teams.

• 2003 graduate Meg Bonney, who excelled in three sports at Middlebury. On the soccer field, she scored more goals (53) and recorded more points (119) than any other player in program history. A four-time All-NESCAC selection, she earned conference

LONGTIME MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE ski and cross-country running coach Terry Aldrich, a Cornwall resident, is one of eight 2018 inductees into the college’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Aldrich is the only coach in a group that includes two Olympians.

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Rookie of the Year honors in 1999 from 1990 to 1997 and represented and was the league’s Player of the her country in the 1995 Pan Year in 2000.

American Games in Colombia.

Bonney was a member of the Hoyt played professionally, alpine ski team for two years, earning regularly maintaining a top-10 All-American honors in 2001. On ranking in the U.S. and moving up the lacrosse field, her teams posted as high as 35th in the world. a 51-1 mark with two NCAA and • 2001 graduate Kate Irvin, three NESCAC titles who earned Allduring her three American honors 10 seasons. times at Middlebury, • 1999 graduate more than any other J.P. Gowdy, a athlete in track and swimmer who earned field history.

All-American honors Irvin earned 17 different times and All-NESCAC earned honorablehonors during all mention honors seven four spring track times. In 1997, he seasons, winning captured the NCAA the NESCAC title championship in the at 800 meters and 400 individual medley capturing the 1,500 (IM), completing the title twice. Irvin race with a time of placed third for 3:59.85. three consecutive ALDRICH Gowdy was an years (1999, 2000 All-American in both and 2001) at the the 200 and 400 IM during each of NCAA championships in the 1,500. his four seasons on the team. He set Irvin was a member of the crossindividual program records in the country team, which won its first 100 freestyle, 200 IM, 400 IM, and NCAA championship in 2000. She 200 butterfly, three of which still was a top-four finisher in all four stood at the time of his induction. championship races as the Panthers He was also a part of four record- finished second in 1999 and third in holding relay teams.

1997.

• 1989 graduate Vic Hoyt, the • 1982 graduate Sue Long, most decorated squash player in who came to Middlebury as an school history. Hoyt earned All- alpine skier and branched out as American honors in each of her a Nordic skier and runner. Long four seasons with the Panthers, was one of the top ski racers on the competing against all divisions. AIAW national championship team Hoyt was ranked among the top-14 in 1979, earning All-American collegiate players. honors.

After graduation she played for She converted to Nordic racing, the U.S. Women’s National Team where she earned several top

finishes as a senior, winning individual and relay races at the New Hampshire Carnival.

Following Middlebury, she was the 1984 national champion at 10 and 20 kilometers events, winning the Olympic Trials before competing in the 1984 Olympic Games.

In cross country, Long earned All-American honors in 1981 by placing third at the NCAA championships.

• 1968 graduate John Morton, a standout Nordic skier at Middlebury who went on to become a worldclass biathlete and designer of more than 225 ski-trail projects across the U.S. and abroad.

During his senior year, Morton finished first in every carnival cross-country event and won the EISA championship for the second time and took second at the NCAA championships. Morton was a member of the U.S. Biathlon Team from 1968 to 1976, winning national titles in 1974 and in 1976 and competing in the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. He was the head coach for skiing at Dartmouth for 11 years.

The Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame is located in the Peterson Family Athletics Complex. Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2019, which will be inducted in November of 2019. Information about the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame, including complete biographies of the inaugural class and a link to the nomination form, is available at athletics.middlebury. edu/traditions/halloffame.

It was always Middlebury for college junior

Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Middlebury College Sports Information.

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College junior Christina Puccinelli, a captain for the Panther women’s tennis team, recently sat down with the college Sports Information Department for a question-and-answer session. The New York City native talked about why she chose to attend college in Vermont, how she balances of tennis and academics, and what is was like to face tennis legend John McEnroe on the court.

Q: You played one year of varsity tennis at Riverdale Country School before transferring to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. While there, you won a point off the legend?

A: I did play a tiebreaker against John McEnroe! Even knowing him pretty well from the years at his academy, I was incredibly nervous to stand across the net. Despite my nerves, I managed to hit a great serve on the first point that John couldn’t return.

He complimented me, but I could tell he was furious at losing even one point (old habits die hard). He won the next seven points and loudly called game so that the rotation was over and the courts would switch. At the time, he was in his mid-50s and I was just 15. He didn’t take it easy on me.

Q: What made you decide on Middlebury?

I’ve wanted to go to Middlebury

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE JUNIOR Christina Puccinelli is a math major who attended John McEnroe’s tennis academy and once took a point from McEnroe in a practice tiebreaker. The New York City native wanted to attend Middlebury ever since her older sister also played tennis for the Panther women’s team.

Will Costello photo/Middlebury College Sports Information

since I was in sixth grade, when my oldest sister Alyssa came here for tennis. Scattered around my house are pictures of a 12-year-old me wearing Middlebury apparel, beaming from ear to ear. The highlight of my eighth-grade year came when I received the entire Middlebury women’s tennis uniform after the team accidentally ordered a childsized uniform!

When it came time to finally decide

where I wanted to attend college, there was never really a question.

Middlebury is a great school with a small-classroom environment. I have always been a much bigger nerd than I have been an athlete, so academics were the most important factor of my college decision. After hearing about my sisters’ college experiences and sitting in on classes during my visits to campus, I knew that Middlebury’s academic environment was perfect.

Q: What have been some of the biggest adjustments coming from New York City to Middlebury?

A: During the college process, I set my sights on a more rural school for two main reasons. First, I knew that I would most likely live in a city for the rest of my life, and so I wanted to use my years I did play a in college as an op- tiebreaker p o r t u n i t y against John to explore McEnroe! Even a n o t h e r knowing him way of life. pretty well from Secondly, I knew the years at that an his academy, I i s o l a t e d was incredibly c a m p u s nervous to w o u l d stand across generate a the net. Despite much more tight-knit my nerves, I community managed to hit than one a great serve located in on the first the heart point that John of a city, w h e r e couldn’t return. there are so many options for entertainment that the college itself doesn’t need to serve as the main generator of one’s social life.

The adjustment from NYC to Middlebury hasn’t actually been too drastic. Of course, I miss the (See Puccinelli, Page 2B)

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Panther softball sweeps Hamilton MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College softball team swept a doubleheader from visiting Hamilton on Friday, with both games shortened due to the five-inning mercy rule, 8-0 and 10-2. The third game of the series was postponed from Saturday with a make-up date yet to be determined.

Middlebury improved to 11-7, 2-3 NESCAC, while the Continentals dropped to 9-15, 1-4 in the league.

The Panthers’ Monday doubleheader vs. Johnson State was canceled, and if field conditions permitted they were set to host Union for a Wednesday doubleheader. Middlebury will visit second-place Williams for a three-game NESCAC West series this Friday and Saturday. Middlebury will need to win the series to remain in contention for a postseason berth.

In the opener this past Friday Emily Morris tossed a two-hit shutout, striking out three. Allison Quigley doubled, singled twice and drove in two runs, Olivia Bravo doubled and tripled, and Liza Tarr picked up two hits.

Quigley keyed the Panthers’ threerun first with a two-run double, and Kaylee Gumm added a sacrifice fly.

In the second Bravo tripled in a run and then scored on a Kati Daczkowski sacrifice fly to make it 5-0.

(See Softball, Page 2B)

Men’s lax wins twice, will host pair

HARTFORD, Conn. — The Middlebury College men’s lacrosse team won a pair of recent games to stretch its winning streak to five games, all on the road, and improve to 8-5 overall and 4-4 in NESCAC play.

The Panthers will wrap up their regular season with two home games. On Saturday at 1 p.m. Tufts (11-1, 7-1 NESCAC), ranked No. 6 in NCAA Division III, visits, and on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Middlebury will entertain Williams (7-6, 5-3 NESCAC).

On this past Saturday the Panthers got past host Trinity, 13-12, relying on a save from goalie Charles Midgley in the final seconds to hold on for the NESCAC victory. The Bantams dropped to 4-7, 1-6 NESCAC. The Panthers took a 4-3 lead after the first quarter, and then rattled off the first four goals of the second period, including man-up scores from Henry Riehl and A.J. Kucinski, on the way to an 8-5 lead at the break.

Kucinski scored at 10:08 of the third to make it 9-5, but three Bantam goals cut the Panther lead to one. Scores from Michael McCormack, who caught a rebound and shot in one motion, and Jack Gould, pushed the lead to 11-8 with a quarter to go.

In the fourth, the Panthers took a 12-8 lead when Riehl scored with 13:29 left. The Bantams then scored three goals over the next four minutes, including two from Teddy Myers, to make it 12-11. Riehl responded with his third goal of the game at 5:01 to give the Panthers a two-goal edge.

Myers drew Trinity to within 13-12 with 48 seconds left. Trinity won the faceoff, but Midgley denied Drew Kozub with time winding down and sent the ball downfield to secure the Panther win.

McCormack, Riehl and Kucinski each scored three times and had one assist, and Zeke Emerson caused a game-high three turnovers for Middlebury. Midgley finished with 12 saves.

Myers led the Bantams with a hat trick, while Andrew Collins scored twice. Scott Morgan won 14 of 21 faceoffs, and Trinity goalie Woody Hamilton made 13 saves.

On Tuesday the Panthers scored four straight goals in the final quarter for an 11-9 victory at Endicott (4-10).

After a back-and-forth first half the host Gulls led, 5-4. Middlebury got goals from McCormack and Chase Goree in the first five minutes (See Lacrosse, Page 2B)

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Softball (Continued from Page 1B) The Panthers ended the game in the fifth inning with three runs. Morris scored on a wild pitch, and Bravo doubled home a run and scored on another Daczkowski sacrifice fly.

Hamilton took a 1-0 lead in the first inning of the nightcap. The Panthers knotted the score in the second on doubles by Melanie Mandell, who had three hits in the game, and Gumm.

In the third inning the Panthers scored four times on six hits, including Emily Moore’s two-run homer.

Puccinelli Gumm walked with the bases loaded and Taylor Gardner poked a sacrifice fly.

In the fourth Middlebury plated its final five runs. Quigley singled home a run, and doubles by Mandell and Tarr made it 8-1 before Gumm’s two-run homer capped the inning.

Hamilton plated an unearned run in the fifth, but could not extend the game.

Quigley earned the pitching victory, allowing one earned run on six hits with three strikeouts.

Lacrosse (Continued from Page 1B) of the second half to take the lead, but two goals by A.J. MacDonald helped Endicott retake the lead after three periods, 8-7.

The Panthers, who dominated the game statistically, then went on their decisive run, with two goals from Goree and two from Riehl to lead by 11-8 with 6:19 remaining.

Gull Jack Sutherland scored his third goal of the game eight seconds later, but Endicott came no closer.

Goree recorded a season-high four goals, while McCormack had a hat trick with an assist. Riehl scored twice, extending his goal-scoring streak to 20 games, while Kucinski had a goal and four assists. Jake Madnick won 16 of 22 faceoffs and collected nine ground balls.

Midgley made eight saves. Gull goalie Patrick Dean made 16 saves.

Middlebury held decisive edges in shots (43-22) and ground balls (3619).

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(Continued from Page 1B) endless list of restaurants within walking distance from my home, and the ability to hail a cab to take me anywhere I want to go, but I love the town of Middlebury. I appreciate that my local coffee places know my name and my favorite order, and I wouldn’t trade this for the world.

Also, everyone is so friendly and that never gets old.

Q: How have you balanced your academic class load with your athletic schedule?

A: To be perfectly honest, it’s incredibly difficult to balance a demanding major like mathematics and a two-season sport like tennis.

The trick that I learned from older student-athletes, and I pass on to younger teammates, is to utilize every free minute. No amount of time is too short to get started on a problem set or reading, and you’ll thank yourself for it when you get to bed half an hour earlier.

I have also found that it is easiest to focus on school when I am actually in season (which, playing tennis, is basically the entire year). Given the hours of my day blocked off for practice, I have no choice but to be productive. There are certainly sacrifices that this balance demands, but I have always understood the demands of being a student-athlete.

CHRISTINA PUCCINELLI IS a junior captain of the Panther women’s tennis team. When she was 12 (photo on right) her sister’s Middlebury tennis team gave Puccinelli Panther gear, much to her delight.

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Q: When did tennis become a passion?

A: Both of my older sisters played tennis, so I have been on a tennis court since before I could walk.

Looking up to them throughout my entire childhood, I wanted to be exactly like them, and so of course I followed their footsteps straight onto the tennis court.

While I have always loved tennis,

I have also always wanted to be on a team, and so the hopes of college tennis kept me going throughout the (somewhat miserable) junior tennis circuit. I can confidently say that being on the Middlebury women’s tennis team is the happiest I have ever been playing the sport of tennis, and I am just relieved that my hard work and commitment paid off enough to get me here in the end.

player ever.

B. Owner of the greatest per-game and career plus-minus numbers in NHL history.

C. A deity walking among mortals.

D. All of the above.

ANSWERS: 1.

The Tigers won both games in overtime.

2.

Neil Sinclair.

Bonus points for remembering his lucky Australian outback hat.

3.

Jette 9, Beaney 8, Stetson 7 and counting.

A. Most of Gail’s championship games ended in ties and team were declared co-champions. As recently as 1998, when the Tigers settled for a 1-1 stalemate with Spaulding, ties were final if neither team scored in overtime.

B. Gail’s last game was a historic, seven-overtime playoff loss to Brattleboro in which the Colonels drove back to Middlebury to win in the final extra session. Rules were soon changed to create sevenon-seven overtimes followed by penalty strokes to break ties.

5. Both were Otter Valley victories, and the winning pitchers were siblings, Derek and Taylor Aines, who earned completegame baseball and softball wins, respectively.

6. A. Both Corey and Quinn also coached VUHS girls’ teams to championships. Before Corey went to Mount Abe he led the 1983 Commodore girls’ soccer team to the D-II title. Quinn coached the 2005 and 2006 VUHS girls’ hoop championship teams.

Kirkaldy (Continued from Page 1B) hockey coach Bill Mandigo has a singular distinction among his fellow coaches, past and present.

What is it?

Question 8: In which sport has MUHS historically won the most titles?

Question 9: Who is the only four-time winner of an Addison Independent Player of the Year honor? Hint: This athlete won a title in a different sport.

Question 10: Another multiple Independent Player of the Year was Commodore hoop player Jesse Epstein. Epstein briefly competed for money in a different sport after his college years. What was it?

Bonus Multiple Choice Question: Bobby Orr was: A. The greatest hockey

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4/19 Mt. Abe at VUHS..................... 4:30 PM 4/20 OV at Springfield..................... 4:30 PM 4/24 OV at Mill River........................ 4:30 PM 4/25 Mt. Abe at Colchester.............. 4:30 PM 4/26 Windsor at OV......................... 4:30 PM 4/28 OV at Brattleboro.........................11 AM Track 4/19 VUHS at CVU.......................... 3:30 PM 4/25 MUHS/VUHS/Mt. Abe at Essex...10 AM COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse 4/21 Midd. at Tufts................................ 2 PM 4/22 Hamilton at Midd........................... 1 PM 4/25 Midd. at Williams.......................... 6 PM Men’s Lacrosse 4/21 Tufts at Midd................................. 1 PM 4/25 Williams at Midd........................... 5 PM Baseball 4/19 Midd. at Castleton...................Canceled 4/21 Bowdoin at Midd. ......................... 4 PM 4/22 Bowdoin at Midd. (2)..................... Noon 4/25 Midd. at Plattsburgh................. 3:30 PM 4/27 Midd. at Hamilton.......................... 4 PM 4/28 Midd. at Hamilton (2).................... Noon 4/29 Trinity at Midd. (2)......................... 1 PM Softball 4/20 Midd. at Williams.......................... 5 PM 4/21 Midd. at Williams (2)..................... Noon 4/24 St. Lawrence at Midd. (2)........ 3:30 PM 4/27 Wesleyan at Midd. ....................... 5 PM 4/28 Wesleyan at Midd. (2)................... Noon Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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7. Mandigo’s teams have won more games (541) than those of any other college women’s hockey coach.

8. Girls’ skiing, with 16. The answer probably deserves an asterisk, according to MUHS AD Sean Farrell, because in the 1970s and earlier Nordic and alpine disciplines were combined. Still, the Nordic team has won at least six outright.

9. MUHS senior Keagan Dunbar for girls’ basketball, sharing the award twice, most recently with Eagle Emma Carter. Dunbar played defense for the 2017 championship Tiger girls’ lacrosse team.

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The Answering Music With her skilled use of words and phrases like “flesh and psyche . . . waves of heat . . . elements . . . like a Rumi poem,” this poem by B. Amore captures some essence of the creative process, that hard to explain phenomenon that anyone who has ever created something truly original has experienced. It happens when an idea or feeling meets

that mysterious other. I can only think of it as a spark, or an energy out of the ethers, for it certainly involves something of the invisible. Rollo May in his classic book “The Courage to Create” called it “an encounter with an objective reality,” something of “nonbeing” that we bring into being. We tend to think of this happening within art, poetry, dance

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• Kayla Perlee and Jordan Euber of Orwell, April 12, a girl, Camille Judith Skye Euber.

• Lisa Maggio and Shawn Crowley of Ferrisburgh, April 13, a boy, Silas Harold Crowley.

• Kathleen (Snyder) and Christopher Mack of Brandon, April 14, a girl, Natalie Mary-Ann Mack.

• Ashley LaPlant and Jeremy Sterling of Bristol, April 15, a girl, Evelyn Rose Sterling.

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this daily push to the frigid studio turning on the heat, starting a fire in the old iron square-boxed stove veteran of uncounted winters slow warming of the flesh and psyche as waves of heat permeate to bone

By B. Amore

and music, but it can of course happen in he felt so necessary “before making science, it can happen in mathematics, a fire.” All of these figures knew the in a healer’s office, or in the garden. richness of the invisible world. It takes Ms. Amore’s poem helps us feel some intensity of focus and attention, and a of this process by describing the enter- willingness, as the speaker in our poem ing of the creative chamber, in this case writes, “to bank the coals storing up heat her studio. It feels like a metaphor for the for the night ahead.” These words speak body, the vessel that holds the mixing to the discipline necessary for honing of the elements and the one’s craft through seristirring of the fires, and ous practice, so when which is where the ultithe moment comes, mate encounter happens. they are able to bring The speaker offers up it into form. To coax it some relevant words out of “nonbeing” and such as “entering the into “being.” We get a deep, transmuting the wonderful sense in Ms. dross.” Isn’t this what Amore’s poem, of this we’re here for, whether very thing. we are artists of life or Call it an encounter artists with clay, words, with a capital E. Call it or scientific theory? To a hop and a skip along make now and then, out the mind’s neural pathof the ordinary, someways, or a spiritual or quantum leap. It is, in thing extraordinary. the words of the ancient An aspect of the Chinese poet Lu Chi, creative encounter that I

By Susan Jefts what we find when we love is that it is not about “knock on silence for will-power or about thinking. It is about emptying oneself an answering music.” It is available to of pre-conceived thought so to be fully each of us on some level, if we choose open to what else might be wanting to to allow it.

——————————— come. May wrote “It requires a nimbleSusan Jefts is a poet and educaness, a fine-honed sensitivity in order to let one’s self be the vehicle of whatever tor living in Cornwall, whose work vision may emerge.” He said this is, in has been published throughout the country. She is currently working on fact, the very opposite of willpower.

So I think of Einstein studying parti- a book of poetry and will be offercles of light and letting his mind open ing workshops this spring using the to its endless acres of imagination. Of poetry of Rumi and other ancient poets Emily Dickinson rising every night at 3 to explore our lives and what we feel a.m. so as not to miss the energies that called to. For more info, contact her only darkness carries. Of Rodin who at sjefts7@gmail.com. Her website is worked with a keen eye toward that spark www.manyriverslifeguidance.com.

by the time the largest logs have caught I am almost ready to begin again the hopeful exercise of the day what some call child’s play, creation, or daily art practice like a Rumi poem, the work spreads before me and I take it up in the spirit of the poet meeting his lover a patient search for just the right touch that will animate the common elements of objects, paint and paper searching, reaching, entering the deep spirit of effort to transmute the dross of everyday into what a friend called art with a capital “A”

by dark, the fire has lost its spark and I move to bank the coals storing up some heat for the night ahead both filled and emptied by hours of work the spirit stretched and flexed in unexpected ways

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(B. Amore is an artist, writer and Founder-Director Emerita of the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in Vermont. She has won sculpture commissions in the U.S. and Japan. Her published books include “An Italian American Odyssey – Through Ellis Island and Beyond,” “Art by Mexican Farmworkers in Vermont,” and “Carving Out a Dream.” Her art reviews have been published in “Sculpture,” “Art New England” and her writing in various literary journals.)

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UVM Extension is seeking dairy farm nominations BURLINGTON — University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association are seeking nominations for the 2018

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This report highlights an important partnership between farmers and schools that could lead to healthier students and a healthier rural economy.”

The survey, open to all schools in Vermont, had 101 respondents, most of whom were food service managers serving 65 percent (60,000) of Vermont K-12 students.

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Seminars for hops growers offered online The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture, Research and Education organization, known as NE-SARE, is in the second year of a project with the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Team to sponsor educational online seminars (webinars) for farmers. The two organizations on Monday, April 23, at noon will host their first Hops Power Hour webinar.

Over the past year, the Northwest Crops and Soils team has been working with many farmers to advance pest and nutrient management strategies for Northeast hop production. The team is particularly looking forward to hearing again from the more than 60 hops growers who participated in our project last year; but the webinar is open to anyone.

The monthly Hops Power Hours are virtual discussions that will allow researchers and growers to learn and share pest and nutrient management information. Hop Agronomist Julien Venne will kick off the first Hops Power Hour on April 23 to discuss early season hop yard management. Monthly webinars will continue at noon every fourth Monday of the month, to focus on seasonally appropriate topics. People can connect to the Hop Power Hours by computer or call in by phone.

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the live Hops Power Hours, can always watch recordings of Hops Power Hours and many other videos produced by the UVM Extension Northwest Crops & Soils YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/ y7rgjdju. Organizers will also be checking in with some hops growers through our goScout program. Once a month they will ask farmers a handful of short questions about hop

yard fertility and pest management.

Grower responses will allow the team to learn about the challenges growers are facing throughout the season and tailor the upcoming Hops Power Hours to address those concerns.

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More research needed on tile drainage VERMONT — UVM Agronomist Heather Darby and the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Team are evaluating how tile drainage has mitigated financial and environmental risk on Vermont farms. One tool in this evaluation is a survey, which aims to inform them about the agronomic, economic and environmental benefits associated with subsurface tile drainage on fields in Vermont.

All Vermont farmers are invited to participate in this survey.

Taking part in this study is completely voluntary. Farmers are free to not answer any questions and/or withdraw at any time.

UVM officials said it will take about 10 minutes to complete the survey. All information collected will be anonymous — stored without any identifiers. To understand risk management strategies on

fields with subsurface drainage, researchers are interested in learning both the field management and conservation practices that are being implemented on tiled fields to produce high yielding crops while reducing potential risks to water quality.

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This report is a follow-up to the 2016 report “Milk Service in Vermont Schools: Decision Making Criteria, Best Practices and Case Studies,” which aims to support schools in making informed decisions about milk service methods. This report was developed under the Vermont

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Public Meetings

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 802‑683‑5569 or visit turn‑ ingpointaddisonvt.org.

AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUP ‑ For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anony‑ mous, confidential and free.

At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

AL‑ANON: FOR FAMI‑ LIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking.

Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. New‑ comers welcome. Confiden‑ tial. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Came to Believe Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 1‑2pm. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, www. aavt.org .

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Bran‑ don, St. Thomas Episco‑ pal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30am.

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Help Wanted

Public Meetings

Public Meetings

Public Meetings

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 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.

12 Step Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm.

Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

ARE YOU BOTHERED

BY SOMEONE’S DRINK‑ ING? 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 confiden‑ tial, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am.

We meet at The Resi‑ dence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternat‑ ing Format Meeting, Fer‑ risburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiri‑ tual Awakening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Big Book Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 10‑11am. Beginner’s Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

Services

Learn more about local volunteer opportunities!

MAKING RECOVERY EAS‑ IER (MRE). Wednesdays, 1‑2 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12‑Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and dis‑ cussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understand‑ ing of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12‑Step Programs.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednesdays, 9 am, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. OPIATE OVERDOSE RES‑ CUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turn‑ ingpointaddisonvt.org.

OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) big book meet‑ ing. Thursday’s, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s at 5:30pm. Located at the Bris‑ tol Federated Church in the conference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Church St.

Help Wanted

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Clean building floors, vacuum, sweep, dust mop, wash, strip, wax and buff • Clean and stock bathrooms • Wash and clean windows, walls, trash cans, water fountains and sinks • Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork • Move furniture, equipment and supplies • Provide set up and break down of cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium or other spaces for special events • Empty trash receptacles and pick up litter in and around the buildings • Repair/replace ceiling tiles; replace light bulbs • Remove snow from immediate walks and exits and spread snow melting chemicals • Assume responsibility for general security of building assigned, ensure all exit doors are secure and are working properly during occupancy • Adhere to work safety and security procedures

CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

PAINTING SEASON IS here. Wet Paint, interior and exterior quality paint‑ ing. 30 years experience.

References and insured.

802‑458‑2402.

Requirements: • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) • Frequently moves equipment/objects weighing up to 50 pounds • Must be able to effectively and efficiently operate under stressful situations including managing multiple priorities • Background check including Fingerprinting, Driving Record, & Criminal Records Check • Computer literacy, or willingness to be trained

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PROFESSIONAL PAINT‑ ING; interior/exterior, resi‑ dential/commercial, pressure washing. 20 years’ experi‑ ence. Best prices. Refer‑ ences. 802‑989‑5803.

FOUND ‑ SKIS AND poles. Mt. Philo area. Call 802‑233‑8012 and describe via voicemail.

Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Middlebury. Approved for seating for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities.

Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

Interested applicants may apply online at: www.schoolspring.com OR A letter of interest, resume, and three (3) current letters of reference sent to: HOPE has three new employment opportunities. Resale Store Associate, 29.5 hours per week. Solid cash handling and customer service skills required. Warehouse Associate, 29.5 hours per week. Solid communication skills, ability to multitask. Duties include answering phone, assisting donors, cleaning, repairing, and more. Holiday Shop Coordinator, 20 hours per week . This new year-round position will include a variety of tasks, beginning this summer with assisting at HOPE’s reception desk, as well as holiday program prep, including soliciting items needed for the Holiday Shop. In the fall, the job will shift to focus solely on managing the setup and implementation of the Holiday Shop. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required. To apply for one of these jobs, send resume and cover letter to receptionist@hope-vt.org or mail to 282 Boardman Street, Middlebury. Be sure to clearly indicate the position for which you are applying.

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Services

Help Wanted

The Addison Northwest School District is seeking interested people to join our Maintenance crew. This position is responsible to provide a clean and healthy atmosphere for all students and employees.

The position will be a regular schedule that can be negotiable and include some possible weekends and special events.

C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plas‑ tering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

Lost and Found

Help Wanted

ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAN

Services

VALLEY HANDYMAN SER‑ VICE: electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Resolve projects and that honey‑to‑do list today. Property manage‑ ment upon request. Mowing, landscaping, snow removal.

Quality workmanship and references. 802‑458‑2402.

Help Wanted

Services

Services

Dinners with Love is growing, will you help?

Dinners with Love is a network of hospice agencies, restaurants, and volunteers who work together to bring free meals If you are 55 and older, contact to hospice patients and their families. Expanding to Vergennes area! Dinners with Love is seeking volunteers RSVP @ 388‑7044, to deliver meals to hospice patients and their families at home in the Vergennes area, including rsvpaddison@ Addison, Panton, Ferrisburgh, and Waltham. Expanding to Bristol area! Dinners with Love is seeking volunteersinvt.org or visit volunteers to deliver meals to hospice patients and their families at home in the Bristol area, www.volunteermatch.org. including Lincoln, Starksboro, and Monkton. Drivers will pick up the meals from local Volunteers of any age restaurants on Thursday afternoons/evenings and deliver to patients’ homes. can contact The United Training provided. Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license, Way of Addison County’s Volunteer Center at www. registration, and auto insurance. For more information please call unitedwayaddisoncounty.org Tracy Corbett at 388-7189 or go to: and click on http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?

VOLUNTEER!

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PT/NIGHTS & WEEKENDS We are seeking people with winning personalities and great attitudes to join our team.

Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling.

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Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

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DIRECTORY

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Masonry

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DIRECTORY

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• renewable energy • roofing • septic & water • siding

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Marcel Brunet & Sons, Inc.

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Windows & Siding Vergennes, VT

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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted

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For Rent

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802 FENCE IS hiring. We are looking for seasonal fence installers; experience a plus but willing to train.

Solid, competitive wages.

Must have a valid driver’s license/CDL a plus. Heavy equipment operation a plus.

Solid work ethic. Consent to background check. Please call 1‑802‑897‑5658 for more information.

LOOKING FOR EXPE‑ RIENCED carpenter/con‑ struction worker. Minimum 2 years experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construction work. Must have reliable transporta‑ tion. Pay based on expe‑ rience. This is a full‑time year‑round position. Con‑ tact Chris at Summit Up Construction, 802‑558‑0784 or send resume to: csumner8405@gmail.com.

1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE commercial space. As is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802‑558‑6092.

F U R N I S H E D A PA R T‑ MENTS. BEAUTIFULLY furnished 1 and 2 bedroom suites in restored 1840 home.

Private baths. 1 suite with private entrance and deck.

Shared kitchen. Situated in stunning wooded area over‑ looking the Middlebury river and adjacent to the National Forest. 5 miles to down‑ town Middlebury. Included; utilities, wifi, w/d, parking. $800.‑$1000./month. Se‑ curity and references re‑ quired. Call/text Susan at 802‑989‑8941.

NEW HAVEN, SUNNY, ef‑ ficient apartment. Views, hard wood floors. No pets, no smoking. References. $925/month plus utilities.

802‑236‑2040.

VALLEY VIEW APART‑ MENTS is currently ac‑ cepting applications for 1 and 2 BR apartments in Vergennes. All income/as‑ sets must be verified to de‑ termine 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.

ACORN PAINTING; PAINT‑ ERS wanted. Must have 2 years experience, valid driv‑ ers license, tools and reliable transportation. Strong work ethic and good attitude earns excellent pay. Call 453‑5611 for interview.

Counseling Service of Addison County

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATES CSAC’s developmental services program seeks human service professionals committed to the values of inclusion, choice and respect. If you are an individual with compassion, good judgment and boundary setting skills, who is ready to contribute to the community, we love to hear from you!

Service Coordinator (2) Fast-paced multidisciplinary case management position (Developmental Services, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Choices for Care Elder Program). Extensive training and mentoring provided but candidates need to have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field and a B.A. degree. Excellent supervisory, problem solving, and documentation skills required. $33-35K annually.

Associate Manager for Staffed Residences Assist in managing 2 residences for individuals with developmental/behavioral/mental health needs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing household budgets and facility, scheduling coverage, and providing direct support. Supervisory, management and human service experience strongly desired, and an Associate’s degree required. The schedule includes Sat, but no overnight. $32K annually.

Specialized Residential Support (2) for women with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges in their Middlebury home. Help them learn independent living/social skills, personal boundaries, emotional self-regulation and healthy life-style. Experience with behavioral support and co-occurring disorders desirable. Check our website for schedules and compensation information.

Employment Support Help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve occupational growth through on-site support, skill development and relationship building. Must have good mentoring skills and be able to work effectively in the public eye with local business owners and front line supervisors. Flexibility with schedule is a must. M-F day time, $14/hour at 37.5 hours/week.

Residential Instructor for a therapeutic home for women with developmental disabilities in Middlebury. Assist residents with daily activities, social and communication skills, and individualized goals. $14/hour at 37.5 hours/ week. Schedule includes an overnight weekend shift with 3 days off during the week.

ADDISON COUNTY COM‑ MUNITY Trust is seeking a full‑time Maintenance Technician for our afford‑ able residential properties in Middlebury and Vergennes.

Individual must be able to perform maintenance & re‑ pair work, respond at odd hours, work within budgets & time constraints & maintain records. High School and minimum 3 years related experience, reliable trans‑ portation & insurance, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, your own hand tools & ability to move appliances & lift up to 100Ibs up or down stairs. For details visit addisontrust.org/ news‑events/mainte‑ nance‑tech‑opening. Cover letter and resume to: PO Box 156, Vergennes, VT 05491 or jobs@addisontrust.org.

EOE. ALL‑ AROUND FARM HAND, 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849.

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

DENTAL OFFICE SEEK‑ ING per diem hygien‑ ist in Vergennes to fill in periodically. Please email your CV and availability to drcongalton@yahoo.com .

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FARM HANDY‑PERSON needed at our fruit and vegetable farm, Brandon, VT. Seeking mechanically inclined individual. Job in‑ volves an ever‑changing range of activities: shop work, maintaining equip‑ ment, light construction, tractor field work. Flexible part or full‑time depending on right applicant. Must be self‑motivated, reli‑ able, have valid drivers li‑ cense. Submit resume to: woodsmarketgarden@ me.com or email for an ap‑ plication.

Good driving record, use of personal vehicle, and clean background required.

Comprehensive benefits with ample paid time-off, health/dental/ vision insurance and FSA, retirement plan, disability and life insurance, on-site gym membership.

To apply, submit resume to: apply@csac-vt.org, or visit: www.csac-vt.org.

PRODUCTION KE Durasol Awnings, in Middlebury, is seeking a motivated

individual to join our manufacturing team as a manufacturing associate. Qualified candidates should have a valid driver’s license, be familiar with electric handtools, be willing to work overtime, and have an aptitude for layout work. Experience in carpentry and welding a plus. We are looking for flexible, self-motivated individuals that have the character and integrity to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

KE Durasol offers an excellent benefits package with wages commensurate with experience. Both full-time and seasonal candidates will be considered. Please apply in person or send your resume to KE Durasol Awnings, 38 Pond Lane Suite B, Middlebury, VT 05753. An equal opportunity employer.

Monument Farms

DRIVER

Full-time Delivery Driver CDL-Clean Record Apply in person: 2107 James Road • Weybridge, VT 802.545.2119

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EVERGREEN PRE‑ SCHOOL IS hiring a full time Teacher’s Aide for the 2018‑19 school year. Details: evergreenpreschoolvt.com/ teachers or contact Ashley Bessette at 877‑6702.

SUMMER GARDENING HELP NEEDED for Panton Ridge. Raking, mulching, planting and care of flowers and garden. Also, looking for lawn care maintenance. Full time. Drivers license a must.

May call 802‑475‑2974 or 802‑363‑0082.

THE LARGEST, FAMILY owned, Commercial Clean‑ ing Company in Addison County is continuing to grow.

We are looking to hire in‑ dependent, self motivated and reliable individuals who are able to work nights.

All applicants must pass a background check. Applica‑ tions are available online at mrmikescleaningservicevt. com or in person at Mr. M i k e ’s C l e a n i n g S e r ‑ vice, Monday‑Friday from 9am‑3pm. $1,500 Sign on Bonus to eligible individuals.

TOWN HALL THEATER, the busiest little theater in Vermont, seeks an Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have five years’ senior management experience in the cultural sector, pref‑ erably in a performing arts venue. A degree in arts and/ or business administration or equivalent experience in the field is desirable but not a prerequisite. Salary is commensurate with quali‑ fications and experience.

Comprehensive benefits package. Deadline for ap‑ plications: Friday, April 27, 2018. For full job description: genovesevanderhoof.com/ opportunities/executive‑di‑ rector‑2/. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume with a list of references and salary requirements in confidence to: gvasearch@gmail.com.

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bot‑ tler. Eye for detail and ac‑ curacy. Flexible duties and hours Monday‑Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unas‑ sisted lifting of 25 pounds.

Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

For Sale

Help Wanted

Addy Indy Classifieds are online: www.addisonindependent.com/classifieds

TOWN OF MONKTON HIGHWAY ROAD FOREMAN The Town of Monkton is seeking qualified applicants for Highway Department Road Foreman.

This position is to serve as the working supervisor of the Highway Crew and is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Highway Department. Experience in highway maintenance and repair, mechanical ability, record keeping and communication skills required. The position is fulltime, 40 hours per week, requiring a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays, as well as overtime. Must have CDL, pass a drug test, and be dependable and willing to be on call during winter hours and live within 15 minutes of the Town Garage. Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Full job description is available at Town Hall or online at monktonvt. com/road-foreman.

For more information or to submit a resume please contact Sharon Gomez, Town Clerk at 802-453-3800, email TownClerk@monktonvt.com or mail at P.O. Box 12 Monkton, VT. 05469-0012

2 BEDROOM CONDO‑ Country Commons, Ver‑ gennes. 1 bay in garage.

No pets. No smoking. $1,200/ mo. plus heat and utilities.

347‑443‑1682.

BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Newly renovated.

All new hardwood floors. Up‑ graded kitchen. Large 3 room bathroom. Nice porch and views. Private yard. Washer and dryer. Extra storage. 2 car carport. Snow removal included. Available June 1. $985/mo. Security and ref‑ erences, credit check. No pets/smoking. 802‑352‑4266, please leave message.

CHARMING STUDIO APARTMENT in the heart of downtown Middlebury.

Tile bath and kitchen. Avail‑ able immediately. Baba, 802‑388‑6456.

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

EXECUTIVE 1 BEDROOM APT with office (not a bed‑ room) in Brandon. Beautiful location, close to town. All brand new. Complete with all appliances: stove, refrigera‑ tor, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer; energy star rated. Long term lease.

No smoking and no pets on property. $850/mo. plus utilities. Credit check, refer‑ ences and deposit required.

802‑352‑6678.

For Rent

F O R R E N T: B R I D ‑ P O R T, C o m m e r c i a l / retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu.

MIDDLEBURY 1, 2 AND 3 BR apartments available.

All inclusive except inter‑ net/TV. $1250. ‑ $1800. Call 802‑388‑4831.

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

MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Available Janu‑ ary 1, 2018. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/ OFFICE space for rent.

1,303 square feet. Front door parking. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint)

NEW HAVEN, VERMONT ‑ spacious 2nd floor, one‑bed‑ room apartment located on 12 private acres on the New Haven River. Includes bed‑ room, small office, living room, dining space, kitchen and full bath. Building is sep‑ arate from main house. Small pond on property. Includes heat and electricity – shared laundry. Private driveway.

Located only 5 minutes north of downtown Middle‑ bury. Available May 15th.

Can show after April 8th. Call for appointment and details – 2 days’ notice for show‑ ing, please. Photos avail‑ able. Monthly rental: $1095 Deposit $1095. No pets, please. No smoking. Call 802‑388‑0504 for appoint‑ ment and details or email: percival@madriver.com.

ONE BEDROOM, FIVE‑STAR energy efficient apartment in Salisbury, close to Lake Dunmore. One half of duplex. Large bedroom with full bath up. Living room and kitchen with all appliances on first floor. Heated basement with W/D. Private sun deck. $850/month, plus utilities.

Absolutely non‑smoking, no pets on premises. Deposit and references required.

One year minimum lease.

Available 4/1/2018. Call 802‑352‑6678.

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THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235.

U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems.

802‑388‑4831.

WOOD PELLETS. HARD‑ WOOD pellets or hard‑ wood‑softwood blend avail‑ able. $215/ton. Delivery avail‑ able. Call 989‑8180 or email: timberlanedistribution@ gmail.com.

Vacation Rentals 2 BEDROOM SUMMER RENTAL. Enjoy Lake Dun‑ more in your own private camp. Hillside camp over‑ looking Lake Dunmore with 320’ private frontage. Across from road on East side above Branbury State Park. Rental to one family, $6,000. for whole season. Mostly fur‑ nished, with all appliances.

Beautiful views, great swim‑ ming, sun deck and dock on water. Call 802‑352‑6678.

FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green.

802‑282‑9110.

SIMPLY READY‑2‑BURN™ Everyday low prices; free delivery ‑ free kindling; sea‑ soned, clean, split, mixed hardwood. Small orders OK. Click www.MIDDMEN.com or call 1‑855‑MIDDMEN™.

Real Estate NEW 2018 ENERGY Star display models, modular, doublewides and single‑ wides. Open 7 days a week.

Beanshomes.com.

600 Rte. 7, Pittsford, V T. 1 ‑ 8 0 2 ‑ 7 7 3 ‑ 2 5 5 5 . tflanders@beanshomes. com.

Att. Farmers FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

For Rent

PROCTOR, VT: $850 per month, 2 bedroom town‑ house duplex, washer/dryer hookups. Parking, snow and trash removal included.

Available early to mid April.

Call Kathy 855‑1570 or Tony 855‑1531.

For Rent

FOR SALE: LAZY BOY sec‑ tional sofa, excellent condi‑ tion. Color blue, L‑shape.

10ftx8ft. Has both a recliner and sofa bed. Must pick up.

Price: $100. Call 388‑8035.

TERRA COTTA COLORED, food grade 55 gallon pickle barrels with spin‑off covers.

Hundreds of uses. On sale for $25. each. 802‑453‑4235.

Wood Heat

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The building season is upon us. If you’re considering a new home you should look at our two remaining lots on East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane. This is an established residential development with town water, nearby tennis courts, playground and only minutes away from the Snow Bowl and Lake Dunmore.

Call Jack at 388‑2502 or 388‑7350.

MONKTON ‑ HARDWOOD FLOORS, tile bathroom and lots of natural light. Open floor plan with lg. bedroom and 1 full bath. Upstairs over property owners garage with high ceilings, open views, private entrance, parking and yard. Garbage,recycling, snowplow, and lawn inc, as well as garden space. Full laundry and well insulated.

Tenant pays propane and electric. Deposit and 1 year lease. $1100 per month.

802‑598‑4105.

Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus Short term leases available Contact: Christine Golden, Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 • battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

Washer, dryer. No smok‑ ing. Available September through May. $1,000/month.

860‑878‑9580.

FOR SALE‑JOHN DEERE 3950 chopper with 2 row head and hay head and Bril‑ lion 18ft spring tooth. Proctor, VT 802‑558‑8370.

FOR SALE: 14 YEARLING angus, 10 heifers and 4 steers. $1.25/pound live weight. Call 767‑3327.

FOR SALE: KILN dried pine shavings and pine sawdust.

Delivered in 50 cubic yard loads. Call and leave a mes‑ sage at 802‑623‑6731.

HAY FOR SALE small first cut, $2.50. Small second cut, $3.50. 802‑377‑5455.

ROUND BALES BALEAGE for sale. First cut. Proctor,Vt. 802‑558‑8370.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

P.O. Box 156 • Vergennes, VT 05491 MIDDLEBURY, VT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Income Limits Apply. All basic utilities included except electricity.

Modern apartment, carpet/tile/hardwood floors, laundry facility and elevator onsite. Covered parking garage. Includes trash, recycling, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. References required.

To request an application visit www.addisontrust.org, call (802) 877-2626 or email info@addisontrust.org Equal Housing Opportunity

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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.

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

Talk to our sales professionals.

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LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auc‑ tion. Please NO appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help others.

RESPONSIBLE BREAD LOAF student seeks farm sitting/house sitting oppor‑ tunities. 30 years experi‑ ence with large/small ani‑ mals. Excellent references.

518‑521‑0006.

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Public Notices

can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 10B.

Addison (1) Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison County Superior Court (1) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union (2) Ethan Allen Highway Storage (1) Grand View Cemetary Association-Addison (1) Housing Trust of Rutland County (1) Middlebury (3) New Haven (1) Prospect Cemetary Association (1) Shoreham (1) Vermont Agency of Transportation (1) Vermont Rail (1)

NEIGHBORS TOGETHER WEBSITE REDESIGN & DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

This RFP is for design and development services for a redesign of the website ExperienceMiddlebury.com, a site highlighting the attractions, businesses and events of the Middlebury, Vermont community.

The current website, ExperienceMiddlebury.com was designed around the concept of attracting telecommuters and others to relocate to the Middlebury area. As our needs as a community have shifted in the last few years, so too has the targeted audience for the Experience Middlebury website. The site redesign needs to speak to an audience of both locals and tourists/visitors to the Middlebury area.

Our budget for the web portion of this project for this project is $25,000-$35,000. All proposals that fall reasonably within this range will be considered and weighed based on their merits. Proposals that offer flexibility in billing for non-required elements added to the website after initial launch will also be considered, as we may be able to budget for additional funding for these additional website elements or ongoing marketing efforts in the next two fiscal years. All invoices for this project must be billed before August 15, 2018, per grant requirements.

Please review the full RFP by visiting http://experiencemiddlebury.com/experiencemiddleburyrfp.

All bids due by April 30. Contract will be awarded by May 9, 2018. Target completion date for website August 15, 2018.

If you have any questions, please contact Karen at (802) 345-1366 or karen@ bettermiddleburypartnership.org 4/16

VERMONT RAIL SYSTEM Vermont Railway • Green Mountain Railroad Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad • Washington County Railroad & WACR Conn River Division Weed Control Program Newspaper Advertisement

The Vermont Rail System has applied to the Secretary of Agriculture for a permit to apply herbicides to its tracks for control of weed growth in the ballast.

• Vermont Railway operates between Bennington and Burlington.

• Green Mountain Railroad operates between Bellows Falls and Rutland City.

• Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad operates between Rutland and Whitehall NY, and Pittsford Town.

• Washington County Railroad operates between Montpelier and Barre.

• WACR Conn River Division operates between White River Junction to Newport VT. The tracks in these locations will be treated utilizing “hi-rail” equipped trucks with nozzles aimed downward from fixed booms 18 inches above the rails which spray the roadbed beneath the tracks. Beginning on or near May 14th, 2018, our applicator will be using a mix of Aquaneat(Glyphosate),Esplanade 200 SC(Indaziflam),Viewpoint(Aminocyclopyrachlor Imazapyr Metsulfuron Methyl) with an anti drift additive in water for control of weeds and grass. Beginning on or about July 9th,2018 areas close to streams and standing water which were not sprayed on the first application, will be spot treated with Aquaneat (Glyphosate) with an anti-drift additive in water..

Residents abutting Vermont Rail System right-of-way should protect private water supplies or other sensitive areas. It is the responsibility of the resident to notify us of the existence of a private water supply located near our property.

• Notification from residents along the Vermont Railway, Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad, Green Mountain Railroad, Washington County Conn River Division and the Washington County Railroad Barre to Montpelier, should be made before May 8th, 2018 to: Benjamin Delorme, Supervisor Signals/M.O.W. w Vermont Railway, Inc. w 118 Post Street Rutland, VT 05701, or by telephone at (802) 775-4356, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.

• Questions or comments should be addressed to: Vermont Department of Agriculture w 116 State Street w Montpelier, VT 05602-2901, or by telephone at (802) 828-2431.

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To publish a legal notice in The Addison Independent email information to legals@addisonindependent.com

or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

Deadline for the Monday edition is the previous Thursday at noon.

Deadline for the Thursday edition is the previous Monday at 5pm.

STATE OF VERMONT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

ETHAN ALLEN HIGHWAY STORAGE NOTICE OF SALE

Here is notification of sale of property of Andy Neil – unit #197, Stephanie Morrill – unit #93 and Joy Alexander – unit #132 at Ethan Allen Highway Storage at 229 Ethan Allen Highway in New Haven, VT 05472. To be sold at public auction on April 28, 2018 at 9:00 am to the highest cash bidder. All sales are final. Unit must be broom cleaned.

Middlebury man cited for leaving accident scene MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Police cited Christopher Ray Morgan, 57, of Middlebury for leaving the scene of an accident, following an alleged incident near the Middlebury Animal Hospital on April 13.

Police allege Morgan’s grey pickup truck hit a tree and a fire hydrant before he drove away on Washington Street Extension.

In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Helped resolve a domestic dispute at a Forest Ridge Drive home on April 9.

• Informed Vermont Agency of Transportation officials about some large stones that had spilled

onto Route 7 South on April 9.

• L a u n c h e d an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint in the Route 7 South area on April 9.

• Responded to a report of a “suspicious person” on Mary Hogan Elementary School grounds on April 10.

• Received a report that a student had allegedly assaulted a staff member at the Champlain Valley Academy in Catamount Park on April 11. Police continue to investigate the complaint.

Middlebury Police Log

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 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following applications: 1. 2018DRB-01-SD: All-Star Group LLC continued from April 16, 2018 2. 2018DRB-04-BLA: Boundary Line Adjustment between the Town of New Haven and the New Haven School District at 70 North Street as approved by voters, March 6, 2018 3. 2018DRB-05-SD: David & Sarah Peck, a 2 lot subdivision at 4170 Munger Street 4. 2018DRB-06-SD: Wright Stowe Revocable Trust, a 4 lot subdivision on East Street 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.

Donald Johnston, Clerk New Haven Development Review Board 4/16

REPLACEMENT OF ROADWAY CULVERT ON VT 125 IN ADDISON – BF 0172(9)

Addison, VT – A Regional Concerns Meeting on the project listed below will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 beginning at 7:00 PM, at the Addison Fire Station located at 44 VT Route 17 West, Addison, Vermont. The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) will be presenting information about this project, which is tentatively scheduled for 2021.

Road culvert replacement project: • Addison BF 0172(9) VT Route 125, Bridge (culvert) #1 The preferred alternative includes the replacement of the existing corrugated metal arch culvert with a new buried structure. VT Route 125 will be closed for up to 3 weeks while the work is being completed.

The intent of the meeting is to provide an overview of this project to Town Officials, local residents and businesses, emergency services, residents, and other interested parties.

Representatives from VTrans will be available at the meeting to hear public concerns about the project.

A copy of the Scoping Report for this project may be seen at the town office after April 3, or at the Structures Section of the Agency of Transportation’s office in Montpelier, Vermont. An electronic copy is also available online at: https://outside.vermont.gov/agency/vtrans/external/Projects/Structures/ At this site, the project name is 15b092.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES

The Addison Northwest School District seeks proposals for services by qualified attorneys. This RFP is issued as part of a process to ensure that the District selects the firm that will provide a combination of the best services, at a fair and competitive price. All respondents agree, by submitting a response to the RFP, that the decision of the Addison Northwest School District is final.

Addison Northwest School District, Vergennes, VT To include the following locations: Addison Central School Ferrisburgh Central School Vergennes Union Elementary School Vergennes Union High School For a bid packet, please contact JoAn Canning, Superintendent at 802-8773332 ext 101 or email at jcanning@ anwsd.org 4/16

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VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 40-3-16 ANCV

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT v.

LAURIE A. MUTINI AND E-TRADE BANK OCCUPANTS OF: 2549 Sand Road, Ferrisburgh 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 Laurie A. Mutini to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for LibertyQuest Financial, Inc., dated October 29, 2004 and recorded in Book 111 Page 380 of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh, 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 LibertyQuest Financial, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated April 11, 2012 and recorded in Book 141 Page 91 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT dated October 5, 2017 and recorded in Book 159 Page 374, both of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2549 Sand Road, Ferrisburgh, Vermont on May 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Laurie A. Mutini by Deed of approximately even date and to be recorded in the Town of Ferrisburgh Land Records. Said lands and premises being more particularly described as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Tammy L. Brunet by Quit claim Deed of Ronald J. Brunet dated December 18, 2003 and recorded in Book 108, Page 232 of the Town of Ferrisburgh Land Records. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Ronald J. Brunet and Tammy L. Brunet by Warranty Deed of Marcel L. Marcotte and Dianne L. Marcotte dated September 19, 1988 and recorded in Book 69, Page 264 of the Town of Ferrisburgh 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 6, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 4/19

• Assisted a local girl who reported receiving a suspicious call on her cell phone on April 13.

• Cited Skylar Many, 28, of Middlebury for driving under the influence, following a stop on South Pleasant Street on April 13. Police said Many declined to submit to a breath test.

• Responded to a report about the alleged assault of a Middlebury College student at an on-campus concert on April 14. The investigation continues, police said.

GRANDVIEW CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

The Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday April 24th, at 7pm. The meeting place is the Addison Baptist Church.

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• Responded to a noise complaint at a South Pleasant Street residence on April 14.

• Were informed that someone drove away from a Route 7 filling station without paying for their gasoline on April 14. Police contacted the driver and told him the credit card transaction had not gone through.

• Helped remove an unwanted, intoxicated person from a Seymour Street residence on April 14.

• Helped the Middlebury Fire Department and Middlebury Regional EMS investigate a report of a smoke alarm at a Monroe Street residence on April 16.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE PURSUANT TO 29 V.S.A. §563(G) AND (H)

Name of Record Owners of Interest: Doran & Associates, Inc, 200 Roessler Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Name of Property Owner: Peter Karpinski Description of the Land: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Peter Karpinski by Warranty Deed of Richard and Renette Schmitt dated August 1, 1985 and recorded in Book 29 at Page 136 of the Bridport Land Records.

Nature of the Interest: Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease of Richard and Renette Schmitt to Doran & Associates, Inc. as referenced in said Warranty Deed.

Name and Address of Person Giving Notice: Benjamin H. Deppman, Esq. Deppman Law, PLC 2 Park Street Middlebury, VT 05753 It is presumed that this Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease is abandoned.

Dated, at Middlebury, Vermont, on this 16th day of April, 2018.

Submitted by: Benjamin H. Deppman, Esq. Agent for Peter Karpinski 4/16

HOUSING TRUST OF RUTLAND COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Housing Trust of Rutland County is pre-qualifying contractors for the following specialties: Cleaning Services Painting Services Flooring Contractor Roofing Repairs/Replacements Snow Removal Lawn Care Landscaping Tree Removal/Maintenance Paving and Pavement Sealing Services Extermination Mechanical Systems Repair/Installation Services Electrical Repair/Installation Services Excavation Services Interested firms should request a response form and specific information for their specialty no later than 12:00 pm Friday, April 27th, 2018, from John McKenna, Facilities Director at jmckenna@housingrutland.org or 802-775-3139 x: 201. Responses will be due no later than 12:00 pm Friday, May 11th, 2018.

The Housing Trust of Rutland County is a non-profit affordable housing provider currently serving the needs of low-income residents in Rutland City, West Rutland, Brandon, Benson, Fair Haven, Poultney, Castleton and Ludlow. Women and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

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WARNING - TOWN OF SHOREHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 7 pm at the Shoreham Town Office to consider the review of applications #18-03 and #18-04 in accordance with provisions of Section V of the Town Zoning Regulations. The applicants, Tom and Carol Wells, request to construct a family camp with one principal residence and multiple cabins on a 20 acre parcel at 2107 Lake Street (Parcel ID# 04-01-36). The application is available at the Town Office for review. Participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to make any subsequent appeal.

John Kiernan, Chair Applicant and Property Owner: Tom and Carol Wells 25 Main Street, Unit D, Bristol, VT 05443

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WARNING SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY 14, 2018 AND MAY 22, 2018

The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District, consisting of the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham, are hereby notified and warned to meet at Ferrisburgh Central School on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. to transact any of the following business not involving voting by Australian ballot, the meeting is to be adjourned and reconvened on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. with respect to Articles to be considered by Australian ballot.

ARTICLE 1: To transact any other business that may legally come before said meeting MAY 22, 2018 BALLOT QUESTIONS The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District are hereby notified and warned to meet at the times and respective polling places specified below on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, to vote by Australian ballot on the following articles of business: ARTICLE 2: Shall the voters of the School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year?

ARTICLE 3: Shall the voters authorize the establishment of a capital improvements and facility repair and maintenance reserve fund, pursuant to the provisions of 24 V.S.A. §2804, for the purpose of the capital improvements, repairs and maintenance projects and to assign $124,650 from the fiscal year 2017 fund balance to the reserve fund?

ARTICLE 4: Pursuant to the provisions of 17 V.S.A.§2662, shall the action taken at the Annual Meeting on February 26, 20L8, in spite of the fact that the vote on such public questions should have been by Australian ballot, and any act or action of school district officer or agents pursuant thereto be readopted, ratified and confirmed by the voters?

Said persons and voters are further notified that voter qualification, registration, and absentee voting and voter procedures in accordance with Chapters 46, 51, and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

May 22, 2018 Polling Places and Times Municipality Polls Open Polls Close Location Addison 7:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Addison Town Clerk’s Office Ferrisburgh 7:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Ferrisburgh Town Office Panton 9:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Panton Town Hall Vergennes 9:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Vergennes Fire Station Waltham 10:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Waltham Town Hall Informational Hearing Said persons and voters are further notified and warned that the meeting on May 14, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. at Ferrisburgh Central School in Ferrisburgh, Vermont will also serve as an informational hearing to discuss Articles which will be voted on by Australian ballot on May 22, 2018.

Dated at Addison, Vermont this 9th day of April, 2018.

Addison Northwest School District Board of School Directors Susan Rakowski, Chair Rose Wenzel, School District Clerk 4/19 Addison Northwest School District

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY LADDER TRUCK FOR SALE

The Town of Middlebury will receive sealed bids for the sale of its 1993 Pierce Ladder Truck. 13,279 miles, in excellent shape with the exception of an issue with the swivel in the waterway, which must be replaced in order to use the waterway.

Complete specifications on the ladder truck are available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org. On the home page, go to Public Notices > Bids, Advertisements & RFPs. 4/16

PROSPECT CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE

The Officers and all Persons interested in the Prospect Cemetery Association are hereby WARNED to meet at the Sarah Partridge Community House in East Middlebury on Monday, 7th of May at 7:30 P.M. for the following purpose.

1. To hear the reports of the officers.

2. To hold election of officers for the following year.

3. To vote on fees for the maintenance of the cemetery grounds.

4. To transact any other business that may come before the meeting.

Elaine Newton Secretary 4/19

PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

802-388-1966

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Monkton MONKTON — Did you get your dog license yet? Please do so if you haven’t. Licensing your dog protects you and your pet. Stop in at the town hall with a copy of your dog’s most recent rabies vaccination during office hours. Office hours for the Town Clerk are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The town clerk is also there on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost for a spayed or neutered dog is $12; for un-neutered, $15. Call 453-3800 if you have questions.

During school vacation (the week of April 23rd) the Russell Memorial Library is hosting a weaving workshop. This program is best suited for children age 8 and older.

Younger children are welcome to attend with an adult helper. Adults are welcome to participate in this beginner program as well. Have you ever wanted to learn to weave? It will be a fun time for all.

The program will be held on two days; Thursday, April 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Friday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Call 453-4471 for more information.

Russell Library fact: Have you ever heard of Norman Rockwell?

He was an American artist who was known for his portraits of Americans of all ages and his Saturday Evening Post covers. The man who is

Leicester

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Call the Addison Independent at 388-4944 NEWS

LEICESTER — Prize Bingo will be held on Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m., at the Senior Center at the Four Corners. The event was postponed from April 14, due to bad weather.

A free lunch for all Green Up volunteers will be available at the Four Corners on Saturday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Hot dogs, chips, soda, water and brownies, as well as free coffee will be served.

Pick up your ticket from the recycling shed; this ticket doubles as a raffle ticket for prizes later. Bags and some gloves are available at the Town Office.

AUCTIONS

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depicted in a series of family doctor paintings is Dr. George Russell, the man our library is named after.

His nephews collected George Russell’s personal collection of Vermont History books in order create the Monkton Library. We are fortunate to host some very special Vermont history materials from that collection. These books may be viewed at the library, but they do not leave the library. Feel free to stop and see some of the treasures in your Russell Memorial Library.

The library will host a talk by Kathy Bushey, Monkton’s own Master Gardener, on April 26. She planted and continues to care for the flower bed in front of the library along with her partner, Patty New. Kathy will talk about her Master Gardener experience and will also be available to answer any gardening questions or concerns you may have. The presentation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget the library’s Saturday Stories held on the last Saturday of the month. Saturday Stories features stories, songs, and a simple craft. All are welcome.

Mark your calendar for the up-coming annual all-you-can-

eat breakfast at the Monkton Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, May 6. The firemen will be serving a delectable breakfast of egg casserole, scrambled eggs, pancakes (blueberry), French toast along with bacon, and sausage.

Drinks will include juice, coffee and milk. And of course that special Vermont maple syrup will be available for your meal. The meal will be served from 8 to 10 a.m.

Call Charlie at 877-2442 if you have questions.

PUBLIC AUCTION JCT. ROUTES 22A & 125 • BRIDPORT, VERMONT SUNDAY – APRIL 22ND 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. We have been commissioned to sell the following at public auction…

2 / 7 drawer chest made in Calais, VT – Vermont made hutch (Salisbury, VT) – 2 custom made Denmark kneehole desk – L & JG Stickley oak rocker w/stool – lg. assortment of small and large oak & cherry bookcases – slag glass table lamps & others – variety of floor lamps – several shelf and wall clocks – iron dog door stop – copper tea kettle and others – Baseball bats, glove and balls – Argome table top – microphone – 48 star flags – variety of sheet music – marble top parlor table – Snake skin walking stick and others – wooden multi drawer Machinist – 70 drawer chest – stained glass windows – wooden sap buckets – Bamboo fly rod – assorted pewter – 45 rpm records and albums – block and tackle – decoys – early Tavern table and rockers – early doll house furniture display – early typewriters – neon Beer advertising lights – Hudson Bay blankets and others – assorted rugs – costume jewelry – Carnival, depression and Vaseline glass – Royal Doulton & Toby Mugs – variety of early photography – brass pails – blue deco jug – lg. mixing bowl – flatware – brass ball lightning rods – dress form – early tilt top table – table top showcases – fancy early brass Bible stand – wingback & easy chairs – oak pedestal newspaper rack – drop leaf tables – pr. Birdcage Windsor chairs – Wicker patio chairs – child’s table and chairs – Creek Club bait tin sign – roster collection – electrical adv. sign – 185 pressed flower album – electric fireplace stove – early wedding dress – Ogee and parlor mirrors – and much more..

MARKET REPORT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

RT. 125 • EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT Sales for April 12 & April 16 BEEF Nop Bros. & Sons Vorsteveld Farm M. Kelley Gosliga Farm M. Brisson D. Pouliot J. Fifield CALVES Champlainside Wilcon Farm Barnes Bros.

A. Brisson W. Stearns

Costs Lbs. per lb 1230 .655 1855 .64 1750 .62 1870 .60 1785 .60 1600 .60 1210 .585 Lbs. 102 97 101 106 112

NICE ASSORTMENT OF ARTWORK

Dollars 805.65 1187.20 1085.00 1122.00 1071.00 960.00 707.85

Jaq Louis artist proof – Watercolors by Arthur Healy, Noble, Stevens – Van Der Weele – Creekmore engraving – Local folk art

by Jim Bushey, prints by Warren Kimble and others Terms: Cash, check, MC, Visa

Lunch by Bridport Grange

AUCTIONEER: Tom Broughton PO Box 53, Bridport, VT 05734 802-758-2494

Costs per lb Dollars 1.225 124.95 1.20 116.40 1.15 116.15 1.08 114.48 1.05 117.60

www.tombroughtonauctions.com AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Preview 7:45 a.m. day of sale. Partial listing only. All items sold as is, where is, with no implied warranty.

10% Buyer’s premium with check or cash – 13% Buyer’s premium with credit card.

Total # Beef: 326 • Total # Calves: 299 We value our faithful customers.

Sales at 3pm - Mon. & Thurs.

For pickup and trucking, call 1-802-388-2661

49TH ANNUAL SPRING EQUIPMENT AUCTION

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

EARLY LISTING ABSOLUTE AUCTION - NO RESERVES

10AM SHARP - WEDNESDAY MAY 5, 2018 AT ACCS BARNS • RT 125 EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT

For Townline Equipment and other local equipment dealers and contractors.

ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE WE ARE ACCEPTING GOOD CONSIGNMENTS NOW!

FARM MACHINERY TRACTORS – BALERS – TEDDERS - HAYING EQUIP- WAGON PLOWS - BRUSH HOGS & MUCH MORE!!

LAWN AND GARDEN ITEMS, LAWN MOWERS- MANY SMALL ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION! Les Rublee of Starksboro VT, Consignments 7000 JD 4 Row Corn Planter (2) 500 HS Forage Wagon, one for 5230 International 4 w dr. w/ 700 8D984 Brillion Spring Tooth harrows parts bucket loader (3) HS Steel Hay Wagons 185 Allice Chalmers 70 h 1312 Gehl Manure Spreader 1500 Manure Spreader 1800 GAL (2) Hay Elevators 185 Allice Chalmers 70 h 3 Bottom Plow JD Seeder JD B 1949 w/ saw (2) 718 New Holland chopper, one for JD plow FC 283TG Kuhn Mower 9ft parts Ford Back Blade 311 New Holland Hayliner Baler 790 New Holland Chopper 28 New Holland Blower 370 International Disc Harrows New Holland corn head 1 row Ford Side Mower 256 New Holland Rake P 400 Fertilizer (2) Sap Tanks GF5001THA Kuhn Tedder THIS IS A MUST SALE TO ATTEND! FOR MORE INFO. ACCS 802-388-2661 SALE MANAGED BY T.G.WISNOWSKI • WWW.ACCSCATTLE.COM

Farm Equipment Auction

Due to selling their farm, we have been commissioned to sell the farm equipment of Ben & Theresa Gleason of Bridport, VT. Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 10am Location: 2076 East St., Bridport Directions: Off 22A head South in Bridport. Turn left onto Cross Street, continue about 2 miles then turn left onto East St. Auction will on the right.

Watch for Auction Signs.

FARM EQUIPMENT

995 David Brown Tractor, 990 David Brown Tractor, Case Agri King 4wd Tractor w/Cab (6129hrs) (New Rings and Bearings), 130hp Same Buffalo Tractor (4168hrs) w/Leon Loader (3 New Tires), 500 Farm & Country Fertilizer, 1460 International Combine w/Flexhead set up for small grains (rebuilt egine, replaced rotor & hydraulics), 540 MF Combine (4cylinder Perkins Engine) w/Flexhead & Straw Chopper, 3pth Field Cultiavtor w?S-tines, (2) 3pth 8’Field Cultivators, Lilliston 4 row Cultivator, 2010 Westco 6 row S-tine Cultivator, 18’ S-tine Spring Tooth Harrows w/Extentions, 520 MF Harrows w/Spring Tooth Drags, 1090 Gehl Sickle Bar Mower/Conditioner, 9’ Hesston Mower/Conditioner (Needs Work), International 6 Row Corn Planter (w/No till Disc-Needs Work), White 6 row Air Corn Planter (Needs Work), White 6 row Air Corn Planter (Needs Work), Oliver 5 Bottom plows, 18’ Kovar Tine Weeder, 3pth 13’ Univerth Perfecta II Soil Finisher, 36 Flail Mower, 469 NH Haybine, 350 Gehl Manure Spreader w/Hydraulic Tailgate (New Double Chain), Drying Fans for Grain, 15’ 620 International Grain Drill, Grain Cleaner (Outer Screen Only), Unloader Auger w/Hydraulic Motor, 24’ Grain Auger on Wheels, Pull Behind Sprayer, Auger, Aurators, Wooden Bins for Drying & Storing Grain.

TOOLS & MECHANICS NEEDS 292 Ford Engine, Assmt. of Large Motors (Most in working condition) Bolt Bins w/new Bolts, 10” Table Saw, 6” Jointer, Craftsman Radial Arm Saw, Large Air Compressor w/3 Phase Motor, Equipment Jacks, Wood Pullies, & more....

SPECIAL INTEREST

1971 MGB Roadster w/’67 Engine and overdrive Transmission (has a reserve), 32 volt Jacobs Wind Generator w/45’ Tower, Heartland Cook Stove w/Warming Over (like New), Englander Wood Stove, Blakeslee Commercial Bread Mixer, Sanyo Mini Fridge, Lumber, Black Smith Forge, Large Assmt. of Smalls, Tools, etc.....

Owners: Ben & Theresa Gleason- 802-758-2476 Sale Managed by Wright’s Auction Service, Newport, Vermont.

AUCTIONEER: RON WRIGHT | P 802.334.6115 | F 802.334.1591 | 802.323.7955 48 Community Dr., Newport, VT 05855 Email: Info@wrightsauctions.com Website: www.wrightsauctions.com Online Sales Room: http://sales.wrightssports.com Ring man: Roland Ayer 802-343-3750 Terms: Cash or good check w/ID. Purchases will not be released until paid in full. For buyers unknown to management, they must provide a letter of credit issued to Wright’s Auction Service. Like and follow our Facebook page (Wrights Enterprises). Follow us on Twitter (Wrights Sports). Lunch Catered by Wright’s Catering Service.

Visit our website @www.wrightsauctions.com to see more upcoming auctions!!!

Located at Gray’s Field, 1315 US RT 5 North in Fairlee, VT 05045.

Take exit 15 off I-91 go North on RT 5 and field is on the left.

SATURDAY – APRIL 28TH, 2018 - STARTING @ 8:30 AM

SELLING CONSTRUCTION EQUIP, FARM TRACTORS, COMPACT TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS

CONSTRUCTION Case 590 turbo 4WD TLB w/ cab, extendahoe • 2005 Kubota L3830HST 4WD TLB BH90 9’ backhoe, 1534 hrs• 2007 Kubota BX24 4WD TLB • 2003 Kubota B7800 4WD TLB, front snow blower, 1046 hrs • 2010 Allmand TLB 425 ESL loader/backhoe • Daewoo DH50 11,000lb excavator W/cab, thumb • Bobcat 325 excavator w/blade, hyd thumb, 1912 • Farmhand HG3000 pto tub grinder • Read RD20 screenall w/Lister diesel CHIPPERS 2006 Morbark 8 Cyclone tow behind chipper cat diesel w/318 hrs • 2009 Vermeer BC 1000XL Cummins diesel (rebuilt engine w/94 hrs) chipper • 2008 Vermeer BC 1000XL Cummins diesel chipper • 96 Ford F350 2WD gas 8 cylinder roll back w/78,759 miles UTILITY VEHICLES 2008 Kubota RTV900 4WD diesel, dump bed, plow, 623 hrs • 2011 JD 855 Gator 4WD diesel, heated cab, plow, 803 hrs • 2014 Polaris RZR570 • Kawasaki 550 4WD mule • EZ-Go MPT 1200 utility Par Car elec golf cart • Kawasaki 3010 Mule gas, enclosed cab SKIDSTEER NH 775 diesel w/bucket & forks LAWN & GARDEN 2008 Kubota ZD331P-60 diesel, zero turn, 60” deck • 2-Maxim tiller • Pallets of blue stone

TRACTORS 2010 Bobcat CT440B 4WD, cab, loader, 680 hrs • 2005 Kubota BX1830 w/60” belly mower, 873 hrs • 2005 NH TC24DA 4WD w/loader, 1215 hrs • 2016 Cabela’s LM36 4x4 35hp Yanmar Diesel 210 hrs • JD 2320 4WD w/loader 659 hrs • JD 2940 2WD w/loader • JD 950 4WD w/loader • Kubota B7300 HSD 4WD, plow, belly mower • Kubota L2650 4WD w/loader • Ford 445D w/loader & cab • Kubota L3600 • Ford 5600 w/cab & loader • Case 1494 4WD w/ loader • JD 2010 gas 2WD w/roadside mower • JD 4100 4WD HST, w/loader & mower • JD 755 4WD w/loader, 1062 hrs • Kubota B7100 4WD w/ loader • Kubota L3600 GST 4WD loader, runs, needs engine work • JD 790 2WD w/563 hrs • JD 830 diesel elec start • JD 820 • JD 50 • JD 60 all fuel • JD 730 diesel pony start NF ATTACHMENTS Vermeer TS20 20” 3pth or skid steer mount tree spade • Cat C19 asphalt planer skid steer mount • New Skid Steer roto tiller • Landpride 3pth LR 3584 rock rake • Schulte BX84 3pth 84” snow blower • SSC skidsteer backhoe attachment • New 3pth box blades • New Q/A grapple buckets • New Q/A forks • Skid Steer plow

FARM MACHINERY NH 565 square baler (nice shape) • JD 335 round baler • NH 847 round baler • MF 224 baler w/kicker • NH 268 baler w/kicker • NH 315 baler w/kicker • Int 530 manure spreader • NH 331 manure spreader • NI 215 manure spreader • NH 210 manure spreader • New Powerline TM 1204 tiller • New Powerline TM 180-6 tiller • 3pth 5’ cultivator • Billy Goat brush cutter • White Seed Boss 4 row corn planter • Massey Harris seeder • JD 4 bottom trailer plows • 2-NH 56 rakes • 2-Tandem axle kicker wagons 20’ & 24’ • 3-16’ Steel kicker wagons • Tandem axle round bale wagon SUPPORT EQUIPMENT New Mustang LF88 plate compactor • Hay Mulcher Honda powered • Stow Slicer concrete floor saw • Truck mount engine hoist • MBW jumping jack MISC. JLG 40 4x4 diesel boom lift • HyBrid HB-1030 elec scissor lift • Freight wagon • Diamond Products concrete dove drill w/Milwaukee power w/several bits & accessories • Kohler generator • 3 New Steel cattle feeders • Quantity of staging VEHICLES & TRAILERS 2018 Topline 18’ landscape trl w/ ramps • 1999 Ford F450 gas bucket truck • 84 Ford 8000 tandem truck 05 Ford F150 • 07 Ford F150 Tandem axle car trailer

8:30 start Terms: Cash, Good Check, Credit Card w/a 3% fee, 6% Sales Tax No Buyer’s fee

AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON’S, INC.

8:30 start Lunch by Wright’s Catering

EAST THETFORD, VT 802-785-2161 • VT LIC # 128 • 802-333-4014 Email address: cwgray@valley.net Web address: www.cwgray.com

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Route 7 crash results in injuries Nardozzi talks about cottage gardens

ADDISON COUNTY — A Middlebury man was badly injured in a car vs. truck crash last week that resulted in Route 7 in Ferrisburgh being closed for several hours.

On April 11 at approximately 12:50 p.m. Vermont State Police responded to a crash, on Route 7 near Tuppers Crossing in Ferrisburgh.

Troopers report that their initial investigation indicates that John Prushko, 63, of Middlebury was driving a 2002 VW Jetta southbound on Route 7 when he traveled left of center and struck the rear axles of a Freightliner tractor-trailer in the northbound lane, causing it to overturn. The truck came to a rest partially off the road, in the culvert adjacent to the northbound lane.

Police report that the driver of the truck, 24-year-old Alfred Williams, attempted to avoid the crash but was unable to do so.

Prushko was taken by ambulance to the University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. On Tuesday afternoon he was still in the hospital and reported to be in good condition.

Both the Jetta and the truck were considered totaled.

Route 7 was closed for several hours, and open to one lane of travel by 5 p.m.

This crash is still under investigation anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the New Haven barracks at 388-4919. Criminal charges are pending in this case.

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of the Addison County Sheriff’s Department, Vergennes Police Department, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division, Ferrisburgh and Charlotte fire departments, and the Vergennes and Bristol rescue squads.

Separately, state police late last week announce that they had cited Marble Valley Corrections Facility officer George L. Reed Jr., 52, of Brandon for petit larceny for allegedly falsifying the amount of time he worked over two pay periods in March.

State police at the Rutland barracks launched an internal investigation and determined that Reed falsely reported 19 hours of work at the Rutland jail that he did not work over two pay periods. The incident resulted in Reed getting paid $560.69 for hours he did not work, according to the police report.

Reed, who is a community corrections officer, is to be arraigned on May 14 in Rutland Superior Court, criminal division.

In other recent activity, Vermont State Police: • On March 31 at 4:30 p.m. responded to a two-car crash on Route 22A in Addison. Police report that Casey Banks, 32, of South Burlington was southbound when a northbound Honda Civic driven

by Karen Carter, 62, of Williston crossed the double yellow center line into the southbound lane and collided with Banks’ Ford Focus.

No injuries were reported. Route 22A was temporarily reduced to one lane. Troopers were assisted by the Addison Fire Department, Vergennes Area Rescue Squad and Townline Rescue Squad. Police said they expected to issue a traffic ticket.

• On April 3 looked into the theft of six propane cylinders from seasonal campers at the Kampersville campground in Salisbury. Police report that Kim Schroeder, 57, of Leicester admitted to committing the thefts and so troopers cited him for petit larceny.

• On April 5 cited Christopher Sumner, 36, of Ferrisburgh for driving with a criminally suspended license on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh.

• On April 8 at approximately 9:20 p.m. responded to a report of a family disturbance at a Monkton home. Troopers were told that 37-year-old Kassie Deary of Monkton had left the residence operating a vehicle. After state

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police found Deary in Hinesburg they cited him for driving under the influence.

• Investigated an April 9 report of an assault at a Cornwall home.

Police cited Jennifer Bliss, 48, of Jeffersonville with domestic assault.

• On April 9 at 7:15 a.m. were notified of a one-car crash on Panton Road in Panton. Driver Bernard Dam, 57, of Ferrisburgh told police that he swerved to miss a fox that ran in front of his Chevy Silverado, lost control of his vehicle and collided with a utility pole. Dam was transported to Porter Hospital treatment of a broken nose. Police were considering issuing a ticket.

• As reported last week, on April 9 responded to a report of a human body in the water at Texas Falls in Hancock. Police identified the victim as 35-year-old Kate E. Nicholson of Middlebury. Nicholson’s body was sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington for autopsy. Investigation into the cause and manner of her death is ongoing.

• After investigating an incident in Whiting, on April 12 cited Kyle LaFountain, 31, of Middlebury for lewd and lascivious conduct, second-degree aggravated domestic assault and violation of pre-trial conditions of release. The charges arose from a March 21 report to state police of a domestic assault in Whiting. Vermont State Police detectives in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations looked into the report,

including conducting a number of interviews, and determined that LaFountain was at fault. They located their suspect last week and cited him for the above offenses.

• On April 13 took Robert Gratton, 39, of Starksboro into custody and transported him to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility on outstanding arrest warrants. He was held at the jail on $1,600 bail.

• On April 14 at approximately 10:35 p.m. located a vehicle that had allegedly been involved in a crash on McKnight Lane in Waltham and left the scene without rendering assistance. Police cited Cory Steady, 39, of Vergennes with leaving the scene of an accident, giving false information to a police officer, driving under the influence and driving with a criminally suspended license.

• On April 15 reported on a March 24 incident, when at around 4:30 a.m. troopers responded to a report of a family fight at a Salisbury home.

Police cited Kimberly Lafave, 55, of Salisbury for domestic assault.

• On April 16 went to a tractortrailer crash on Route 22A near Brown Lane in Orwell. Police report that David McLaughlin, 57, of Santa Monica, Calif., swerved to avoid hitting an injured deer in the roadway. The tractor-trailer left the road, rolled onto its right side and stopped in a field approximately 100 feet off of Route 22A. McLaughlin was taken to Porter Medical Center

by Middlebury Area Emergency Rescue Squad for treatment of a minor head cut.

The Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by the Orwell Fire Department and Middlebury Rescue.

A traffic ticket is pending.

VERGENNES — Dreaming of a garden bursting with color and life? Charlie Nardozzi of “Vermont Garden Journal” and “In the Garden” fame will be visiting the Bixby Library on Thursday, April 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to help gardeners plan “cottage gardens.” By late April, hopefully it will be warm enough to take his lessons into our own gardens, but if not we will dream and plan until the weather warms.

Cottage gardening is a technique from England where annuals, perennials, bulbs, small trees, shrubs and edibles all are planted together in a riot of color and textures to give gardens interest and function from spring until fall.

In this talk, Nardozzi will cover the history of cottage gardening, modern versions of these gardens, plant selection, and other elements you can use to make your cottage garden shine.

Nardozzi is an award winning, nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. He has worked for more than 25 years bringing expert gardening information to home gardeners through radio, television, talks, tours, on-line, and the printed page. Charlie delights in making gardening information simple, easy, fun and accessible to everyone.

For more information contact Beth Royer, Interim Adult Services Librarian & Reference, at Bixby Memorial Library, 802-877-2211 or bethanne.royer@bixbylibrary.org

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April 19, 2018

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Vermonter Andy Butterfield plays Pastor Paul, the figure at the head of a megachurch, in the Middlebury Actors Workshop’s production of “The Christians,” which will be staged at Town Hall Theater April 26-29.

PHOTO BY PETER LOURIE

The Christians

At

a thriving Evangelical megachurch, everything seems to be going well.

Congregation, staff and board are energetic and loyal, and the choir is inspiring. The pastor’s wife leads a lively women’s Bible study group, and the church mortgage has just been paid in full.

But then one Sunday, the charismatic preacher who built the congregation delivers a surprising sermon, and all heck breaks loose.

BY DAVID WEINSTOCK

Opening April 26 at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury Actors Workshop’s new production of “The Christians” by Lucas Hnath is the story of one church tearing itself apart, and the drama is not limited to theological fine points. Pastor Paul (played by Andy Butterfield) one Sunday declares that Hell does not exist. He claims that God has revealed to him personally that even the worst sinners are saved, no matter what they believe or how they misbehave.

While in some Christian circles this idea is neither new nor shocking, to Paul’s traditional congregation it is divisive heresy. Associate Pastor Joshua (Nicholas Caycedo), immediately steps up to oppose his mentor’s new direction, saying that it threatens the very roots of the

church he has helped Paul build. One young member, Jenny (Mary Krantz), feeling betrayed

by Paul’s new direction, stands up to leave, and many others follow, joining a new church led

by Joshua. Even Paul’s wife, Elizabeth (Molly Walsh), fearing for her family and for Paul’s certain damnation, threatens to leave him.

MAW director Melissa Lourie’s biggest challenge was to make what could have been a dry religious controversy into tangible human drama, and she has achieved that. While Paul and Joshua duel each other with conflicting Bible verses, they also contend physically for position behind the pulpit. MAW’s cast of professional actors is backed up by a choir of SEE CHRISTIANS ON PAGE 3

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ART Three local artists carve niche at the Sheldon

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ary Starr, Chuck Herrmann and William Holway — three selftaught Addison County carvers — present their work in the exhibit “Waterfowl Wonders and Amusing Animals” now on view at the Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Their carvings will be on view through Nov. 11.

How did he get into carving?

His father Dr. George R. Starr, also a wood carver and hunter, taught his son. But it wasn’t until the Massachusetts native had spent 20 years working at Middlebury College, that he decided to leave food services and take on wood carving as a career.

Gary Starr – Carver Waterfowl Decoys and Birds Following an education at the Cornell University School of Hotel Management, Starr first worked for ITT Sheraton Corporation, including an assignment at Universal Studios in Hollywood, Calif. Then he came to Vermont for a position as

“Belted Kingfisher” by Gary Starr.

Today, Starr is a world-class self-taught artist who crafts decorative decoys and birds. He and his wife, Kathy, travel the world seeking inspirational birds that become stunning carved replicas when Starr returns to his Weybridge studio. During the exhibit at the Sheldon Museum, Starr will give talks about their birding travels and his carving history.

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William Holway – Carver of Indigenous and Exotic Animals Bill Holway became an artist after an eclectic life journey — cross country hitchhiker, actor, periodic college student (UCLA, Tufts and RISD), attendant at a mental hospital and theological scholar. He first started carving as a youth in Rutland during a failed attempt to carve rocking horses. Later, he was one of the original craftsmen when Frog Hollow the Vermont State Craft Center was started in Middlebury in 1971.

His goal was “to teach all his students safe ways to handle knives and to carve.” Holway’s carving creations have included puppets, rocking horses, eagles, and the varied animals that populated Noah’s Ark. He is also known locally for his drawings.

Holway used to give “performance drawings” at Kennedy Brothers in Vergennes, demonstrating his passion at lighting speed.

His work, now on exhibit at the Sheldon, SEE CARVERS ON PAGE 3

“Elephant and Zebra” by William Holway.

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CHRISTIANS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

20 local singers, directed

by Chuck Miller, and their music reminds us and the congregation of the many things that bind a church community together. The set, designed by Lourie and Matthew Stone, recreates not only a church but in effect an auditorium, with all the main characters speaking into microphones, as if on stage before a congregation of thousands.

Playwright Lucas Hnath (pronounced nayth) based the play on his own upbringing in an evangelical church, and on the reallife story of Tulsa preacher Clayton Pearson, the subject of the Netflix special “Come Sunday” released last week.

Hnath’s script does not play favorites; people on all sides of the controversy come alive in sometimes startlingly powerful ways. In one scene, Paul and Elizabeth (still holding their microphones)

CARVERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

includes a moose with an iconic rack of antlers and a prominent beard-like dewlap under its chin, a brown bear, a frolicking horse, and more exotic animals such as longhorned goat, hippopotamus, elephant, zebra, camel, and giraffes.

Chuck Herrmann – Abstract, Interpretive Wood Carver and Vermont Wood Historian After coming to Vermont

are on their own bed, tearfully debating the future of their family both in this world and the next. “‘The Christians’ is different than anything I’ve read before. I love the way it dives into how beliefs shape our relationships, and how personal the story is, how nonjudgmental,” Lourie says.

“It seems to me this is a basic human problem — the effort to communicate across the divide of belief.”

“The Christians” will be staged at Town Hall Theater on April 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m., and April 29 at 2 p.m.

There will be two optional post-show talk-backs with audience, cast and local clergy. On Opening Night, Unitarian Universalist Minister the Rev. Barnaby Feder, Middlebury College Professor of Religion Rebecca Kneale Gould, and Havurah member Emily Joselson will moderate.

After the closing matinee

as a teacher at the Bristol Elementary School, Chuck Herrmann supplemented his income by opening Woodware on Route 7 South in Middlebury where he offered wood products manufactured or crafted locally. Soon Herrmann’s historian and artistic instincts led him to study the native woods of Vermont, the lives of the craftsmen, and the history of the wood industries in the Green Mountain State.

He left teaching and devoted his efforts as owner of Woodware, until he sold the store to his son Drew. Since, Herrmann has had time to concentrate on continuing his study of wood manufacturers

Design and Technical Staff Stage Manager Gwen Zwickel Music Director Chuck Miller Set Design Melissa Lourie & Matthew Stone Technical Director Matthew Stone Lighting Design Mike Mitrano Costume Design Marykay Dempewolff

Joshua (played by Nicholas Caycedo), left, associate pastor of a big Pentecostal church, comes into conflict with Pastor Paul (Andy Butterfield) in Middlebury Actors Workshop’s “The Christians.”

PHOTO BY PETER LOURIE

The Christians

By Lucas Hnath Directed by Melissa Lourie Cast

Board Operator Skylar Franklin

Paul, a Pastor - Andy Butterfield His wife, Elizabeth - Molly Walsh Associate Pastor Joshua - Nicholas Caycedo A church Elder named Jay - Gary Smith A Congregant named Jenny - Mary Krantz

on Sunday, April 29, the Rev. Andy Nagy-Benson of the Congregational Church of Middlebury and the Rev. Travis Moses of the Panton Baptist Church will lead the discussion.

Choir

and craftsmen in Vermont, writing and carving his imaginative, abstract interpretations of waterfowl.

together into solid frames, full of loopholes like Gothic windows of various sizes and all shapes, triangular and oval and harp-like, and the slenderer parts are dry and resonant like harp strings.”

But under Herrmann’s steady hand, the root fence became abstract,

Herrmann’s carvings are a reflection of his deep commitment to the Vermont forest, its history and value.

As an example, true to his investigative and collecting habits, he carved birds and waterfowl from remnants of a “root fence” that was once located on a farm field at New Haven Junction at the intersection of Routes 7 and 17.

He draws his inspiration from Henry David Thoreau whose December 1855 Journal described the roots in a similar fence, “as not merely interwoven, but grown

Revell Allen, Glenn Andres, Mary Bisson, John Barstow, JoAnn Brewer, Priscilla Bremser, Alex Carver, Laurie Cox, Erica Furgiuele, Kate Gridley, Theresa Gleason, Mary Krantz, Brenda Logee, Dorothy Mammen, Steve Maier, Chris Murphy, Sarah Stone, Jennifer Wagner, Margy Levine Young

floating wild fowl forms.

In addition to the root fence carvings, Herrmann’s work at the Sheldon includes carvings from walnut, sugar maple, cherry, spalted maple and honeysuckle. Herrmann will be available for periodic gallery talks.

“Waterfowl Wonders and

Amusing Animals” will be on view March 20-Nov 11. The Museum is located at One Park Street in downtown Middlebury across from the Ilsley Library. Admission is $5 adults; $3 youth (6-18); $4.50 seniors; $12 family; $5 research center. For more info call (802) 388-2117 or visit HenrySheldonMuseum. org.

“Waterfowl” by Chuck Herrmann.

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OUT OF TOWN John Hughes plucks & strums the kora in Shelburne

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ans of African music, and of good music generally, may want to mark their calendars for this Friday, April 20, when John Hughes will perform at Shelburne Town Hall at 7 p.m.

The Brattleboro resident will deliver a concert of kora music, songs and stories that include both elegant and stately pieces from the classical Mande Jeli repertoire and original compositions that mingle disparate cultural influences.

The kora is a thousand-year-old West African harp not often heard in the United States.

Its resonating chamber is made from a very large gourd covered with a stretched hide soundboard. It has 22 nylon strings in two separate rows that span four octaves. Hughes himself builds the koras he plays.

Hughes’s signature pieces are rhythmically nuanced, laced with syncopations that cascade

off the strings into whirlpools of mesmerizing sound that aim to soothe and up-lift the spirit.

His sometimes jazzy, hypnotic grooves cross cultural boundaries to take his audience on an intimate tour of universally musical expressions of joy and hope.

Hughes has studied the music, song and dance of West Africa for well over 25 years, training with numerous master drummers and dancers from Guinea and Mali. Though, as a kora player, John is entirely self-taught, he has received glowing praise from many master kora players from West Africa.

Tickets to Friday’s show are $30 at the door or $25 if you buy them online at brownpapertickets.com/event/3371460.

Shelburne Town Hall is at 5372 Shelburne Road.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts promptly at 7 p.m. and the show will run about an hour and a half.

John Hughes plays notes that cascade off the 22 strings of the kora, a West African harp that he built himself.

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IN TOWN Learn about Cottage Gardening at the Bixby WITH CHARLIE NARDOZZIE AS THE HOST

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reaming of a garden bursting with color and life? We are too! Next week we can all get some expert advice from Charlie Nardozzi of “Vermont Garden Journal” and “In the Garden” fame. The gardener’s gardener will give a talk on Thursday, April 26, at the Bixby Library in Vergennes to help us plan our “cottage gardens.” Hopefully by late next week it will be warm enough for us to take Charlie’s lessons into our own gardens, but if not, his words of advice will help us dream and plan until the weather warms.

Cottage gardening is a technique from England where annuals, perennials, bulbs, small trees, shrubs and edibles all are planted together in a riot of color and

textures to give the home garden interest and function from spring until fall. In this talk, Charlie will cover the history of cottage gardening, modern versions of these gardens, plant selection, and other elements you can use to make your cottage garden shine.

The Bixby is at 258 Main St. in the Little City.

Charlie’s talk will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Charlie Nardozzi is an awardwinning, nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, and radio and television personality. He has worked for more than 25 years bringing expert gardening information to home gardeners through outreach through every type of media. He simply delights in

making gardening information simple, easy, fun and accessible to everyone. Learn more about him online at gardeningwithcharlie. com Get more information on this event from Beth Royer, Interim Adult Services Librarian & Reference Librarian at Bixby, at 877-2211 or bethanne.royer@ bixbylibrary.org.

COTTAGE GARDENING IS A TECHNIQUE FROM ENGLAND WHERE ANNUALS, PERENNIALS, BULBS, SMALL TREES, SHRUBS AND EDIBLES ALL ARE PLANTED TOGETHER IN A RIOT OF COLOR AND TEXTURES…

Charlie Nardozzi will bring his quarter century of experience in the garden to Bixby Library next Thursday to share information on cottage gardening.

one two three THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK MAPLE RUN 10TH YEAR

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The Middlebury Maple Run celebrates 10 years on Sunday, May 6. Come out and cheer on the racers or join them.

SUNDAY MAY Race starts at 9 a.m. at Porter Hospital in Middlebury and weaves through town for 13.1 miles. Live music and food will be served at Porter (also the finish line) after the race. More info and registration at middleburymaplerun. com.

Enjoy an illustrated presentation showing images of maps over time and what they can reveal about THURS. APRIL Starksboro and its history. Everyone is welcome. Meeting at 7 p.m., Starksboro Village Meeting House, 2875 Route 116. Donations for Starksboro Historical Society map conservation and Meeting House restoration. Light refreshments.

Take a field trip to some common woodland pools, the preferred breeding locations for Wood Frogs, Spotted SAT. APRIL Salamanders and other amphibians.

Help the Salisbury Conservation Commission locate and map the vernal pools in their community. Meet at the Keewaydin parking lot in Salisbury at 9 a.m., ’til noon. Open to the public — not just Salisbury residents.

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CALENDAR ACTIVE

GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB HIKE IN CHARLOTTE. Saturday, April 21, Mt. Philo State Park, 5425 Mt. Philo Rd. An easy to moderate two-mile hike and with an elevation gain of 636 feet with breathtaking views of the Lake Champlain Valley and New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Wear appropriate clothing for hiking and bring water, a snack and hiking poles, if used. More info contact Ralph Burt at rburt@gmavt.net or 802-355-4415.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB YOUNG ADVENTURERS CLUB HIKE IN RIPTON. Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m., Spirit in Nature Trails, Ripton-Goshen Rd. Enjoy Earth Day on this gentle hike. While the pace is geared towards younger adventurers (ages 4-8), everyone is welcome. Contact YAC Leader Lauren Bierman for details at 802-349-7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail.com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

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“SHARING HOUSEPLANT STORIES — SUCCESSES AND FAILURES” PRESENTATION IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, April 24, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Three Middlebury Garden Club members, Shari Johnson, Lynne Boie and Maggie Nocca, will discuss their successes (and failures) in the world of houseplants. Join in and glean some expert tips on starting and maintaining a variety of houseplants.

CHARLIE NARDOZZI IN VERGENNES. Thursday, April 26, 6:30 p.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St. Join Nardozzi as he introduces the how-tos of Cottage Gardening. These techniques come from England, where annuals, perennials, bulbs and small shrubs are intentionally planted to form a riot of color, textures, and patterns in your garden year round.

DANCE ARTS ANWSD FINE ARTS FESTIVAL IN VERGENNES. Thursday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Gymnasium, Vergennes Union High School, Monkton Rd. This K-12 exhibit is open to visitors, classes and the community.

BOOKS POETRY READING IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, April 24, 10-11 a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. It’s Poetry month. Come hear three local poets — Nancy Means Wright, Mary Pratt, and Caitlin Gildrien — as they help us celebrate the occasion by reading selected works. Free and open to the public.

BOOK DISCUSSION IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Meet and discuss “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren. Open to everyone. The Vermont Book Shop (VBS) book discussions are held on the last Tuesday of every month.

ELIZABETH POWELL & ADRIE KUSSEROW READING IN BRISTOL. Friday, April 27, 6:30 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. In continuation of their celebration of National Poetry Month, Art on Main will host Vermont poets Elizabeth Powell and Adrie Kusserow. Both presenters are prize-winning poets.

CAPOEIRA PERFORMANCE IN RIPTON. Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m., Ripton Elementary School. Come see the culmination of what students learned during a weeklong residency of Capoeira performer and teacher Fabio Nascimento.

Capoeira is a blend of dance and martial arts originating from Brazil and continuing today as an important practice and way of life in Brazilian culture.

FACULTY DANCE CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, April 19, 8 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come see samples of faculty choreography, featuring works by Julian Barnett, Christal Brown, Scotty Hardwig, and Laurel Jenkins. Tickets $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students available at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“VISIT” PERFORMED IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A showing of collaborative work dance professors Julian Barnett and Melanie Maar and Japanese Musician/Composer Kenta Nagai. Free and open to the public. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

MOVEMENT MATTERS MASTER CLASS IN MIDDLEBURY. Monday, April 23, 4-5:30 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. In “Butoh: Triality of Dark, Light, &

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Self” Julian Barnett explores this internationally recognized physical art form that embodies Japanese post-war expressionism. Class will be accompanied by visiting musician Kenta Nagai.

Free and open to all ages and experience. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

FILM “THINGS TO COME” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 21, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. Philosophy professor Nathalie Chazeaux (Isabelle Huppert) faces a midlife crisis after learning that her husband wants a divorce and that her mother’s health is declining. Free. More info at middlebury. edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY CLASSIC FILM CLUB IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 27, 3-5:30 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Each month the classic film club presents important older films for a whole new generation of viewers. April’s film is “The Year of Living Dangerously,” a story of intrigue, revolution and romance in 1960s in Indonesia. Free and open to the public. More info at tinyurl.com/y95n6a68.

JUST FOR FUN VERNAL POOL FIELD TRIP IN SALISBURY. Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Keewaydin parking lot. Join in this field trip to these common woodland pools, the preferred breeding locations for Wood Frogs, Spotted Salamanders, and other amphibians. Part 2 of a two-part event to help The Salisbury Conservation Commission locate and map the vernal pools in their community. Free and open to the public.

STARGAZING OPEN HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 27, 9-10:30 p.m., weather permitting, Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall.

Come view a variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae through the observatory’s telescopes. Free and open to the public. Check the observatory website at go.middlebury.edu/ observatory/ or call 802-443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event for weather status.

LECTURE “LEARNING ABOUT STARKSBORO THROUGH MAPS” IN STARKSBORO. Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m., Starksboro Village Meeting House, 2875 Route 116.

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Enjoy an illustrated presentation showing images of maps over time and what they can reveal about Starksboro and its history. All are welcome. Light refreshments. Donations to the Starksboro Historical Society for map conservation work and to the Meeting House for the restoration project appreciated.

“THE ART OF STORYTELLING: FOLKTALES FOR THE IMAGINATION” TALK IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 20, 3 p.m. The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come experience the art of live storytelling with librarian Ruth Gilbert. Free, open to the public and fully accessible.

Refreshments and social hour to follow. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

RIPTON’S 188-YEAR-OLD POST OFFICE TALK IN RIPTON. Saturday, April 21, 10-11 a.m., Ripton Community Church, Route 125. Hilda Billings, Ripton’s last commissioned postmaster, will recount the history of the institution at the heart of her community, including some remarkable episodes involving poet Robert Frost. The talk will be highlighted with photos, images, and artifacts documenting post office work in small, rural towns like Ripton. More info at 802-388-0338.

MUSIC MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY WIND ENSEMBLE CELEBRATES SPRING IN BRISTOL. Friday, April 20, 7-8 p.m., Auditorium, Mount Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. Come hear Copland, Ticheli, Grundman and Gjeilo. The Middlebury College Community Chorus will also perform at the event.

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DANIKA & THE JEB ON STAGE IN BRANDON. Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear this dynamic, uplifting, and fun duo, whose music is a soulful combination of artfully written songs and powerful musical phrasing. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net.

ANNA & ELIZABETH, WITH SPECIAL GUEST MOIRA SMILEY IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 21, 6 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Duane Ct. Join the Vermont Folklife Center for a benefit performance by these Smithsonian Folkways recording artists. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets $30, limited seating, available at brownpapertickets.com/event/3357710. A few tickets available at the door for $40 each. All proceeds support the Folklife Center’s mission to document, sustain and present the diverse cultures of Vermont.

to THT to benefit Project Independence/ Elderly Services. Snacks and a cash bar.

Tickets are $12 general/$5 students, with a $1 preservation fee added, and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 802 382-9222, at the THT Box Office (MondaySaturday, noon-5 p.m.) or at the door.

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professional actors

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These five actors are only a handful of the many professional players in Vermont. They are all members of Middlebury Actors Workshop (MAW) — a professional theater company that produces plays locally. Like, for example, “The Christians” (see preview

on page 1) that runs April 26-29 at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

experience that rivals anything that can be seen anywhere.

MAW hires the best actors, directors and designers available, from Vermont and elsewhere, in pursuing their goal of bringing local audiences an

Here are a few snapshots of what life is like for our local pro actors.

— Elsie Lynn Parini

Andy Butterfield

Molly Pietz Walsh

Empathetic. Energetic. Intentional.

Sensitive. Emotional. Strong.

Acting wasn’t always in the cards for Butterfield. In fact, he was prepared to go to law school when he auditioned on a whim and was accepted into the coveted MFA program at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. During his third year, he was pulled out of the training program to join the professional company associated with the conservatory, received his MFA in Acting on schedule, and thus began his career.

Walsh said she never really “became an actor,” she just seemed to be one of those people that was born knowing that that’s what they wanted to do.

Most recently, this Hinesburg resident was in MAW’s “Metromaniacs” last fall. He will play Pastor Paul in “The Christians.”

Last year, Walsh performed in “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” at the Lake Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith, N.H., “Barefoot in the Park” at Vermont Stage’s BakeOff, and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the new Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. She’s looking forward to her next role as Malvolio in “Twelfth Night” this summer at the Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier.

“I believe the elemental qualities found in a professional actor include a high level of spatial awareness, body-mind-heart connectedness, emotional vulnerability, a tuned vocal instrument, vibrational connectedness to other performers and the audience, an insatiable creative spirit, a natural curiosity for the unknown, the ability to fully understand and activate the pursuit of an objective, and to put authentic thought into action,” Butterfield said.

But that said, he also recognizes that getting paid doesn’t necessarily denote the quality of the work performed.

When attending a professional production, Butterfield said that “audiences should expect to trust they’re being taken care of by the performance to the point they can fully commit themselves, without distraction, to one of the last collective, live experience opportunities available; to be engrossed, thought-provoked, compelled and thoroughly entertained.”

When not on the stage, Butterfield works in sales at Motherly, an international media and lifestyle brand, freelances as a digital marketing consultant for theater companies, designs and builds sets, teaches for the Vermont Arts Council, and is a soccer referee. He is also the proud father of his 15-month-old daughter, Thea.

“I was lucky in a lot of ways because it meant that I could spend my time, as I grew up, always studying, focusing and getting as much experience as I could toward my career as an actor,” she said.

“In my opinion, what separates professional actors is training,” she said. “Professional actors spend years studying their crafts. And that encompasses a lot of different aspects — it’s movement, it’s voice, it’s scene study, theater history, it’s the business of acting, it’s dialects, it’s playwriting, it’s dance. It is your work, it is your job and your responsibility to do it well and in a professional way. It’s not just a hobby, or something you like to do.”

Walsh counts herself lucky that she’s always been able to support herself as a professional actor. For almost 20 years she worked full-time in acting companies. Since moving to Vermont in 2009, she and her husband have raised their twin 9-year-old daughters, Marin and Briar, at their home in Shelburne.

“We love Vermont,” she said. “There are several fantastic theaters here and we’re very lucky to have access to this level of quality theater here.”

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Melissa Lourie Energetic. Thoughtful. Engaged.

York City. After seven years as Producing Director, she and her husband moved to Vermont to raise their two children in Weybridge.

OK, so in all honesty Melissa Lourie (who’s also the artistic director for MAW) has transitioned to producer/director for the most part, but she was a professional actor.

Other than MAW, the last professional show Lourie was in was at Vermont Stage Co., where she played the wife in “Sylvia,” directed by Mark Nash. She was also in Jay Craven’s movie “A Stranger In The Kingdom” and some other Vermont-based films.

After doing theater in high school and the local community theater at a young age, she was pretty much hooked. In college she majored in theater and then went to graduate school at The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco — “a thrilling experience.”

After school she acted in regional theater around California and Arizona before returning to the East Coast. Eventually she moved up to the Hudson Valley, got married and founded the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival with a good friend from New

“I believe there are lots of actors with talent, both in community and professional theater,” Lourie said.

“What separates a professional is someone who has spent a good deal of time training their ‘instrument’ i.e. your body, voice, mind, etc., to the skills that an actor needs to succeed in a very competitive profession. . . A professional is someone who people will gladly pay for their services.”

Lourie hopes professional productions will have “a unity of artistic vision,” This unity of vision will be expressed in the set, costumes, lighting and sound.

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“A professional production should be seamless and take the audience for a ride into the heart of a story,” Lourie explained.

“It should never feel boring or jarring. Every element onstage should belong in that world.”

Lourie taught acting at the University of Vermont for more than 20 years. Now she directs and teaches around Middlebury, works with Courageous Stage at Town Hall Theater, and at the Middlebury Union Middle School as drama club director. Off stage, she loves to play tennis, read, walk with friends, hang out at home and enjoy the beauty of Vermont.

Craig Maravich

Chris Caswell

Patient. Resilient. Thoughtful.

Stubborn. Cowardly / Courageous.

Maravich took to the stage about 20 years ago, while he was still an undergrad in Washington, D.C., studying acting, He booked his first job in Eugene O’Neill’s epic (and rarely produced) “Nine Act play: Strange Interlude” at Washington Shakespeare Company.

Chris Caswell went “pro” when she was 15.

The now Monkton resident was in the Bread Loaf Acting Ensemble’s “Othello” last summer.

“On the most basic of levels, professional actors get paid and we are a part of a professional union,” Maravich explained. “I do, however, think it goes a little deeper than that. . . A commitment to craft and technique is necessary for a professional actor. This often means extensive training and a willingness to continue to grow and develop as an artist. I was a professional actor for several years before I got my MFA, but that level of training had a major impact on my technique. Growth also happens for actors by working on challenging material, roles that are outside of your comfort zone, and working with other professionals that inspire and push you to do better work.”

But actors aren’t the only ones with expectations; audiences have those too.

“People go to the theatre for so many different reasons,” he said. “Some people go to have their ideas challenged, to be entertained, to fall in love, to laugh. . . I suppose the quality of artists working on a professional production from director, designers, actors, stage management, writer, etc., should ideally get people closer to having that shared communal experience only the theatre can provide.”

Maravich has balanced several gigs to forge a career as a professional theatre artist. He is a visiting professor of theatre at Middlebury College, the cofounder of Courageous Stage (a new division of Town Hall Theater), and a member of the Bread Loaf Acting Ensemble and faculty artist. When he’s not on stage, Maravich spends time with his wife and 8-month-old daughter.

“I played Cinderella at a children’s theater in Baltimore,” she remembered. “My boyfriend played Prince Charming and a costumer who regularly worked on John Waters movies made our costumes — we were so fabulously trashy! It was awesome.”

In high school, Caswell got a chance to work on a PBS special opposite Jada Pinkett Smith. “She taught me a lot about being professional,” Caswell said.

“She was poised, prepared, kind and had a raging fire in her eyes for the work.”

Caswell became a member of Screen Actors Guild‐ (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) in her early 20s, but still loves to work on new, low-budget, original plays. The last show she was in was Vermont Stage’s production of “Doublewide,” Before that she was in “Metromaniacs” with Middlebury Actors Workshop.

What does it mean to Caswell to be a professional actor? “Hard work, complete commitment and a good attitude,” she said. “I think it means that you show up as ready as you can be, you treat everyone with respect, you value all members of the team, you try to figure out what you can do better, and you make every effort to get better. . . If you have a crappy show or rehearsal, you shake it off, pump yourself up, and do it again. And when someone says, ‘good job,’ you learn to say, ‘thank you.’”

Audiences can expect “a play that is greater than the sum of its parts” from professionals, she said. “You should be able to hold it close and smell it and feel its heartbeat.”

When not acting, the Burlington resident works as admin support at the University of Vermont. For fun, she loves to giggle uncontrollably with friends and family, sleep, dress up, go dancing, pluck the banjo, run, bike and swim.

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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

Sat. 4/21 7:30pm $12/$5 students SWING DANCE WITH

SOUND INVESTMENT JAZZ ENSEMBLE

A benefit for Elderly Services. The Joint will be jumpin’ when Middlebury’s swingin’ big band returns to THT for another sparkling evening! Bring your dancing shoes!

Thu-Sat 4/26-4/28 @ 7:30pm; Sun 4/29 @ 2pm $22/$12 Students MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP

THE CHRISTIANS

Pastor Paul is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church’s belief. A big-little play about faith in America – and the trouble with changing your mind.

Sat 4/28 1pm $24/ $10 Students MET LIVE IN HD

CENDRILLON

Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met for the first time, with Joyce DiDonato in the title role.

Scott Morrison gives a pre-show talk in the studio at 12:15pm.

Fri. 5/4 7pm $18/ $10 Kids 12 and under

CASHORE MARIONETTES:

LIFE IN MOTION In the performance Life in Motion, Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette masterworks. Characters of depth, integrity, and humanity are portrayed in a full evening unlike anything else in theater today.

Sat 5/5 1pm $10 General/$20 Generous MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER

BENEFIT CONCERT

Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert where students share what they’ve learned. Fundraiser enables non-profit to offer instruction to students who seek access to the power of music. Reception after the performance. Visit mcmcvt.org for more info.

Sun 5/6 2pm $15

HEART IN THE ’HOOD

MIKE SOMMERS An autobiographical true story from Vermont native Mike Sommers, one of the stars of Netflix’s revolutionary, inclusive series, Sense8. Sommers returns to THT with the sequel to his fish-out-of-water tale, Hick in the ‘Hood.

EXHIBITS 10 Years: The Cameron Print Project. On view Jan. 9-April 29, featuring 29 works of art produced over the past decade in a series of annual collaborations between visiting artists and advanced printmaking students.

The Middlebury College Museum of Art, located in the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

American Wood Sculptor John Cross: A Contemporary Figurative Folk Artist. On view March 20-July 8, featuring the whimsical wood carvings of folk artist John Cross. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park Street, Middlebury.

(802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Ancient Mediterranean And Early European Art. Ongoing exhibit, highlighting an Egyptian Old Kingdom relief and an early 15-century Italian panel painting. Lower Gallery at the Middlebury College Museum of Art, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007.

Art from Farm to Table. On view March 2-April 30, featuring a fresh exhibit of pastel paintings by Middlebury artists Judy Albright and Cristine Kossow. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St., Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org.

Barn Art. On view April 6-June 16, featuring a juried collection of works from 31 different artists in celebration of barns. Compass Music and Arts Center, 333 Jones Dr., Brandon. (802) 247-4295 or cmacvt.org.

Everything All Together. On view March 15-April 29, featuring a solo exhibit from Maine contemporary artist Hannah Secord Wade. Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com.

The Last of the Hill Farms: Photographs by Richard Brown. On display April 10-June 23, this exhibit offers the chance to experience the Vermont that Brown entered and began to photograph in the 1970s. Fifty years later, the lives, landscapes and time period he so lovingly captured are available for viewing through these large-format, finely detailed, photographic prints. Opening reception and gallery talk on Friday, May 18, 5-7 p.m. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

Our Town Our Town: Love, Joy, Sadness and Baseball — 100 Years of Photographs from the Sheldon Museum. On view March 20-July 8, featuring three dozen photographs from the museum’s Research Center curated by James Pease Blair. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park Street, Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org. Reception, Friday, April 13, 5-7 p.m.

Pastel, Pastel, Pastel... Three Artists and their Pastel Journey. On view April 6-May 11, featuring work by Judy Albright, Cristine Kossow and Norma Jean Rollet. Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. (802) 3829222 or townhalltheater.org.

Springtime. On exhibit for the month of April, featuring work by Helen Shulman and Karen O’Neil at Edgewater Gallery on the Green, 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury. And work by Jill Matthews and Kay Flierl at Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill Street, Middlebury. (802) 989-7419, (802) 4580098 or edgewatergallery-vt.com.

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MUSIC

Michele Fay Band grooves in Brandon

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Catch the Michele Fay Band, featuring original and Americana music, at Brandon Music on Saturday, April 21. This energetic and unpretentious group brings forth a comfortable groove of folk, swing and bluegrassinfluenced songs, woven seamlessly together. Fay’s heartfelt lyrics are central to the ensemble, as she sings with a crystal clear, authentic voice.

Fay’s three band musicians are a perfect match for her talent as a singer-songwriter, and they add to the charm and sincerity of these songs without detracting from their earnest messages. Local

fiddler extraordinaire Freeman Corey will be joining them on stage for this special occasion. Michael Santosusso, on upright bass, (Smokin’ Grass, Big Spike, Hot Pickin’ Party) adds dynamic beat and perfectly matched harmonies.

And Fay’s husband, Tim Price, contributes accomplished, melodic instrumentals on mandolin and guitar.

Saturday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for an extra $25.

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295, email info@brandon-music.net or visit brandon-music.net for more info.

The Michele Fay Band will perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, April 21.

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DANIKA & THE JEB IN BRANDON. Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

THE ESCHATONES IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 20, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

ANNA & ELIZABETH, WITH SPECIAL GUEST MOIRA SMILEY IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 21, 6 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY WIND ENSEMBLE IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 21, 7-8 p.m., Middlebury Union High School

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TWIST OF FATE IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 21, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

JENNI JOHNSON JAZZ IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

CARLOS ODRIA ENSEMBLE IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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the movie THE LEISURE SEEKER — RUNNING TIME: 1:52 — RATING: R Watching Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland create a movie called “The Leisure Seeker” was a positive prospect. Advance word promised they would travel from their home in Wellesley, Mass., to Key West, Fla., on her promise to bring her husband at last to see the home of his hero, Ernest Hemingway.

Mirren and Sutherland. Each is known for making roles jump alive, and they try hard here. Why then, does it fall flat? That’s not an easy question because it’s wholesome fun watching them drive south in their old-fashioned Winnebago motor home that bears the name “Leisure Seeker.” This American road trip is done well — campgrounds, casual conversations with strangers, small bonfires and finally the stretch across the magnificent highway that soars over the water from mainland Florida to Key West. That suspended road carries drivers not just across the multiple miles of water but through another emotional world that belongs only to the driver at the wheel. With no distractions, we have left the earth and travel mile after mile as if suspended from any world we know.

his literary heroes. Best of all, when things are going well we watch their appreciation of being free on the road together on a beautiful adventure.

So, what’s the problem? Think of how ignorant we Americans often look when we root our stories in a foreign culture. The Italian director has done that here. Just before the couple heads south, we watch a Trump rally in Wellesley, one of the most liberal towns in America and one of the least likely to celebrate Trumpian beliefs. Later on, we watch Ella storm into an old age home armed with a shot gun as she demands to see an old boyfriend from years ago. Those scenes aren’t just out of place; they’re just plain silly.

They do this while refusing to tell their two adult children where they are, knowing those grown kids would have refused to let them board the Winnebago. One more negative is the casting of these two. Their son, Will, (Christian McKay) is a gay man who comes across as an incompetent nutcase without our ever understanding why. Although their daughter, Jane, (Janel Moloney) seems slightly more sane, we are happy they don’t have bigger parts. Another minor reservation: Can anyone identify for me the roots of Helen Mirren’s accent?

But then we return to watching two fine actors chat with both affection and annoyance as they travel the country one last time. We watch Ella (Helen Mirren) and John (Donald Sutherland) interact with love and loyalty sprinkled with bouts of impatience on Ella’s part. She’s not well either, but tells no one, and husband John is thoroughly absorbed with

It’s a shame the final road trip given us by two of today’s finest actors isn’t better. If you go, just enjoy their efforts and plant yourself emotionally in the Winnebago as it makes its way to that superb highway to Key West.

Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren in “The Leisure Seeker” (2017).

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THE GREAT AMERICAN (WORKING CLASS) NOVEL

LAWN BOY — BY JONATHAN EVISON (Algonquin Books)

Mike Muñoz is a regular guy. He’s had more than his fair share of setbacks and hard luck, and he is ready for things to go his way.

He’s young, but too old to be still living at home helping take care of his older brother who isn’t able to do so himself. He’s just lost his poorly-paying job as a landscaper, because he refused to scoop poop. His truck broke down and his lawn mower is stolen. Mike just wants to be a winner. He wants to be climb out of the slot life has placed him in, and make a real go of it. Muñoz is a talented landscaper, he dreams of creating topiaries as magnificent as the ones he’s seen in photos of Disneyland. He’s any man and every man and his journey is authentic, moving, funny and heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. If you haven’t read author Jonathan Evison’s books yet, the time is now. The New York Times described his earlier novel, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, as “stealthily powerful ... so poignant yet improbably funny” and Lawn Boy is already racking up accolades from authors and reviewers alike.

— Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury.

Rear View

by Pete Duval The Grapes of Wrath

by John Steinbeck The Last of Her Kind

by Sigrid Nunez Old Man and the Sea

by Ernest Hemingway The Outsiders

by S. E. Hinton Middlesex

by Jeffrey Eugenides The Jungle

by Upton Sinclair The House on Mango Street

by Sandra Cisneros The Revolution of Every Day

by Cari Luna Laura & Emma

by Kate Greathead

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multiple dead spots and grass that appears more brown than green may lead many buyers to assume that the home’s interior was equally ill-cared for.

Maintaining lush green lawns is not as difficult as it may seem. Applying fertilizer and aerating at the appropriate times of year can promote strong roots and healthy soil, making it easier for grass to survive harsh conditions like drought.

When watering in summer, do so in early morning or evening so as little water is lost to evaporation as possible.

Address brown patch Even well-maintained lawns can fall victims to brown spots. According to the lawn care professionals at TruGreen, lawns in regions with hot temperatures and high humidity can be infected with brown patch — a common lawn disease that is caused by fungus, which can produce circular areas of brown, dead grass surrounded by narrow, dark rings.

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences notes that removing dew that collects on grass leaves each morning, which can be accomplished by mowing or dragging a water hose across affected areas, can be an effective way to reduce brown patch.

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