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Welch: Trump should face obstruction of justice probe

By JOHN FLOWERS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Peter Welch called for Congressional hearings on specific findings in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections. But the Vermont Democrat stopped short of endorsing impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump for allegedly trying to obstruct the investigation.

Welch, Vermont’s lone U.S. House representative, shared his views on the Mueller report — and what might come next — during a Tuesday phone interview with the Addison Independent.

“All in all, it was a disturbing

report,” Welch said of the 488-page document, a redacted version of which was released by U.S. Attorney General William Barr on April 18.

“The document shows very disturbing behavior,” he added.

“There were multiple contacts between the president’s team and Russians. Many of the president’s top advisers, including his campaign manager, have been convicted. And there was a significant effort on the part of the president to obstruct the investigation — including the efforts to fire Mueller.”

The Mueller report sums up a two-year counterintelligence investigation into the Russian (See Investigation, Page 11A)

Young people are honing a Green New Deal for Vermont

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ACTOR JAMES PEACOCK, playing an awkward middle schooler, does his best to string letters together into a coherent word during a rehearsal of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater Tuesday evening. Middlebury Community Players will stage this Tony Award-winning musical at THT April 25-28 and May 2-5. See more photos on Pages 4A and 13A. Photo by Max Kraus

County roads flood

The usual spots inundated by rain, snowmelt

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS ADDISON COUNTY — While some low-lying parts of Addison County and Brandon saw streams and rivers overflow their banks, this area so far has been spared the deluge that steady rain and snowmelt brought to parts of Vermont this past weekend.

With some spring rains forecast for the coming week, weather watchers are asking local residents to be aware of water levels in their neighborhoods.

So far, flooding in this part of the state has occurred in spots.

Swamp/Creek Road in Cornwall/ Salisbury saw some flooding, as did Old Jerusalem Road in Leicester, and farm fields on low ground. But “the story here is very minor flooding and damage,” said Adam Lougee, executive director (See Water, Page 12A)

By the way Bristol’s Peace Garden on the town green is getting ready to pop. Bulbs are poking through the soil, thanks to help from local elementary school students. On (See By the way, Page 12A)

Index Obituaries................................. 6A Classifieds.......................... 6B-8B Service Directory............... 4B-5B Entertainment.........Arts + Leisure Community Calendar......... 8A-9A Arts Calendar.........Arts + Leisure Sports................................. 1B-3B

TOWN OFFICIALS ALERTED drivers to water on Creek Road, part of which has been closed due to flooding over the years.

Pratt’s Store marks 50th year serving Bridport

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS MIDDLEBURY — The Green New Deal is getting a Green Mountain twist.

Middlebury College students are drafting a “joint resolution supporting a State Green New Deal and associated legislative and public policy proposals related to climate change and social justice,” which they hope will get introduced in the General Assembly early next year.

Local motorcyclist rides to honor veterans Brewer serves as state captain for the Patriot Guard Riders

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — George Brewer puts a lot of miles on his trusty 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. There’s nothing quite like the freedom one feels cruising in the open air, soaking up the countryside amid the controlled growl of a well-tuned engine, he believes.

But six years ago, motorcycling took on a new, deeper meaning for Brewer.

When he straps on his helmet and dons his vest these days, it’s more often than not to pay tribute to veterans of the armed forces and their families. He’s in his second year as Vermont State Captain of the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), a group of around 115 people — most of them motorcycle enthusiasts — whose mission includes displaying the nation’s colors at funerals of servicemen and women, escorting veterans to events in their honor, and shielding mourning families and friends from occasional protests.

The PGR count roughly 300,000 members nationwide.

Some are veterans, some aren’t. Some are women, and some aren’t even bikers, preferring instead to get themselves to PGR appearances by car, bus, or other forms of transportation.

It’s about showing respect to veterans who’ve put their lives on the line.

Brewer, himself a former U.S. Navy reservist, joined (See Patriot Guard Riders, Page 14A)

MIDDLEBURY RESIDENT GEORGE Brewer is Vermont State Captain of the Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who travel to veterans’ funerals to display the flag and support mourning families. Late last month the Riders displayed flags at the Vermont Revolutionary War Veterans Monument in West Rutland.

Photo courtesy of George Brewer

ANWSD contract talks stall

Family operation bucks the trend

By JOHN FLOWERS BRIDPORT — When Bridport folks are missing key ingredients for a meal, a do-it-yourself project or a party, they utter the same refrain: “I can get that at Pratt’s; they have everything.”

And that’s the way it’s been for the past 50 years, when Darwin Pratt bought the store in Bridport on Route 22A near Route 125 West.

Darwin, then a young lad of 20, had gained a ton of experience during his high school years working at several local stores, including what is now called “Shafer’s Market” at (See Pratt’s, Page 11A)

The Green Mountain version of the Green New Deal is every bit as transformative as the federal version introduced Feb. 7 by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass.

According to an April 16 draft, which lists Burlington Democratic State Rep. Brian Cina and Hartland Progressive Rep. Zacharia Ralph as potential cosponsors, the Vermont (See Green New Deal, Page 18A)

PRATT’S STORE IN Bridport will celebrate its 50th birthday in May, and owner Darwin Pratt and his family recently took some time to reflect on five decades of service to the community. Pictured, left to right, are Stacey (Pratt) Stone, Darwin Pratt and Sue Pratt.

Independent photo/John Flowers

By JOHN S. McCRIGHT VERGENNES — Contract talks between teachers at public schools in the Vergennes area and the board that oversee those schools have broken down.

Sheila Soule, superintendent of the Addison Northwest School District, on Tuesday told the Independent that the ANWSD Board and the Addison Northwest Teachers’ Association (ANTA) have reached an impasse in their collective bargaining negotiations for a one-year contract that would cover the coming school year. The current teacher contract runs through June 30.

“After eight meetings since (See ANWSD, Page 12A)

PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019

Town-gown program highlights languages

New panel to draft law banning plastic bags

College students teach in local schools

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS MIDDLEBURY — The grainy black-and-white footage seemed to persist even after Middlebury College student Nico Plume had turned off the video: Warplanes roaring across the sky of Santiago, Chile.

The presidential palace devastated by bombing. Explosions. Flames.

Smoke.

In the silence that followed the video, Plume looked from one to another of Arianna Bailey’s Spanish 4 students at Middlebury Union High School and let the sounds and images sink in. “¿Que piensa?” he finally said.

“What do you think?”

Last Wednesday marked Plume’s third time presenting “La Dictatura de Chile (1973–1990)” as part of the college’s Language in Motion program, or LiM. The program connects Middlebury College’s international, study-abroad and upper-level language students with secondary students in Addison County schools, enhancing the learning experience for both the older and younger learners Plume’s timing and rhythm were well-honed when the Middlebury College student presented at MUHS last week.

He had begun with a broad introductory discussion of the Cold War, then provided historical context for the 1973 Chilean coup. Stopping periodically to check in with students about unfamiliar vocabulary or history, he then shared the personal recollections of Chileans whose family members were “disappeared” (kidnapped, usually for political reasons, and never heard from again).

In one interview transcript Plume had translated into English, a woman named Gloria described what it was like living under the rule of Augusto Pinochet.

“The dictatorship caused a lot of

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE STUDENT Nico Plume (center) leads MUHS Spanish 4 students through a partial transcript of an interview he conducted last year in Laja, Chile. Plume’s presentation on the Chilean dictatorship last week was made possible by the Language in Motion program, which connects Middlebury College students with local world-language classrooms.

Independent photo/Christopher Ross

pain in the country,” she said. “A lot, it spread a lot of fear, a lot of dread.”

Later she described the moment when her brother was taken away.

“They took my brother there outside the factory, he worked there, and there was a hallway with a railing and (they said) ‘you that way, you this way,’ and there they went.”

The 75-minute presentation was a success.

“I thought that he came in here really prepared,” said 11th-grader Tim Dyer. “He put a lot of work into it, without a doubt. I learned a lot of stuff.”

Fellow 11th-grader Mary Nagy-Benson counted Plume’s among the most memorable LiM presentations she’s encountered so far.

“It was the most like the units we’ve done, so I really liked the connection,” she said. “Also, in my history class, we’re learning about the Cold War, so there’s definitely a lot of cross connection between classes for me.” Plus, she added, “It’s a good

experience to have a whole lesson in Spanish from someone else.”

Her teacher was of the same mind.

“I’m sure they get sick of hearing my voice and listening to me talk,” Bailey said, laughing. “And to have someone that’s practically their age teaching them something — it just gives them a different perspective, or maybe they listen in a different way.”

Her students aren’t the only ones learning from LiM programs.

“Whenever I have presenters, I’m usually taking notes on things,” she said. “I’m often learning right along with my students.”

LiM gives local language teachers a long list of potential presenters at the beginning of each semester, Bailey said.

“There are so many great presenters. I go through the list and I’m like, ‘I want this person and this person.

I’d love to have this person, but they don’t really fit into what I’m doing.’ ” Plume fit into the latter category,

WHEN MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE students like Nico Plume, shown here, teach foreign language to local secondary students, it not only helps him solidify concepts, but also helps the younger students because they can relate to a teacher closer to their own age.

Independent photo/Christopher Ross

but Bailey brought him in anyway. and 200 elementary students.

“We aren’t learning about Latin LiM is a signature program of American dictatorships in either the college’s Center for CommuSpanish 3 or 4, but I did have him nity Engagement, which prepares come to both of those classes because students for lives of meaning and I just felt like it’s such an important impact through service, scholarship topic for what we are teaching.” and citizenship. It’s offered through In addition to scheduling presen- a national consortium of 14 coltations and activities that connect leges and universities and has been college students with local schools, available at Middlebury since 2014, LiM has also provided grants that thanks in part to a grant from the allowed teachers to Arthur Vining Davis pursue professional Foundations. development. One of “I’m sure they get The program those grants helped sick of hearing connects Middlebury Bailey travel to Spain my voice and College’s internaand Mexico, she said. tional, study-abroad For Plume, who listening to me and upper-level joined LiM after talk. And to have language students studying in Spain someone that’s with Addison Counand Chile last year, practically their ty schools. With the program has training and support, helped him gain age teaching college students further insight into them something prepare and deliver his study-abroad — it just gives lessons that promote experiences, as well global awareness, them a different as the academic and cultural competence personal work that perspective, or and world-language emerged from them. maybe they listen acquisition.

“This has been a in a different “I think it’s really great opportunity nice,” said MUHS to interact with way.”

10th-grader Chase — Teacher Given, another of something that’s Arianna Bailey Bailey’s very important to me Spanish and something I’ve 4 students. “We dedicated a lot of (recently) joined a time to — and also to share that with class at the college and we worked other people,” he said. together with them. We read through After returning to the States, books that were in English and we Plume wrote a paper about women’s translated them into Spanish.” resistance movements in Chile.

Middlebury College student Leah “That has tied in with what Metzger has participated in LiM I’m presenting (to high school programs for three years, two of students),” he said. “The issue a lot them as a staff member. of these women face is that people “As an International and Global don’t listen to their stories. So for Studies major, I’m interested in how me to be able to come here and tell people with different cultural experitheir stories — it’s something I feel ences and perspectives communicate like I can give back to the people and connect with each other,” she who made my (study abroad) inves- said. “Over the past few years, I’ve tigation possible.” been able to witness this in action on COLLEGE REACHES OUT a much smaller scale in classrooms Plume is one of more than 50 around Addison County. Each time undergrads and language teaching I see an LiM presenter interact with assistants who have participated in students, I realize more and more LiM activities this semester, accord- that the act of sharing an hour or two ing to Kristen Mullins, the program’s and making a personal connection coordinator. Mullins estimates that with someone different from you is during the five-year period marked just as important as the content of by this semester’s end, LiM will the presentation or activity. It forces have offered 250 presentations and both the presenter and the students activities in 12 Vermont schools, to add to and complicate their idea working with more than 45 teachers of what they thought a certain group to reach 3,400 secondary students of people were like.”

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard will appoint a five-member committee to draft a local ordinance banning single-use plastic bags used in retail transactions.

Officials said the panel, to be chaired by Selectman Victor Nuovo, will be appointed in a manner that will ensure both environmental and business interests are represented in the crafting of a plastic bags ordinance that a sizable majority of Middlebury residents have indicated they want.

Residents on Town Meeting Day Middlebury voted 838-211 in favor of a resolution urging their selectboard to adopt such a law.

The selectboard initially asked the town’s Policy Review Committee to lead the plastic bags ordinance effort. But officials on Tuesday decided to alter that strategy for a couple of reasons.

First, Policy Review Committee members don’t have special expertise in the environmental and economic issues associated with single-use plastic bags; their main mission is to recommend changes or updates to longstanding town ordinances and policies.

Second, the state Legislature is currently considering a bill (S.113) that would among other things prohibit food service businesses from providing plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene food service products, and plastic straws to customers (unless a straw is requested). The law would take effect on July 1, 2020.

Selectboard members considered the option of postponing work on a local ordinance until the Legislature had voted on S.113. The Senate has already passed the proposed law has, which as of Wednesday was being discussed by the House Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Committee, chaired by Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-Middlebury. Sheldon has indicated strong support for S.113 in the House, according to selectboard Chairman Brian Carpenter.

Middlebury officials on Tuesday decided the town should move to lay a foundation for its own plastics ordinance and not wait for legislative action on S.113.

“I believe we should establish a committee so at least the work can begin,” Carpenter said. “It would be next year before we could do anything, and by then we would already know what’s come out of this legislative session.”

He explained Middlebury could adopt a more stringent plastics ban than that which might be handed down from the state, but the community can’t adopt a more lenient plastics law than what the state might impose.

The selectboard will find no (See Plastic bags, Page 3A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019 — PAGE 3A

Key slots filled on Midd. boards

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday filled a variety of vacancies on various town boards and committees. In some cases, there were more candidates than positions available. Here’s how the board decided those contested positions: • Barbara Saunders and Angela Cobrin Landis were selected from among five candidates vying for two, three-year spots on the planning commission. Judy Wiger-Grohs, Brian Bauer and Frank Winkler had also offered their services.

• Jason Larocque and Rick Emilo made the cut from among five

candidates who had declared interest in two available three-year spots on the Development Review Board.

The board also appointed Don Keeler to serve as an alternate member.

Mark Wilch and Brian Bauer had also volunteered their services.

• Don Keeler, Luther Tenny and Judy Wiger-Grohs were named to three, three-year terms on the town’s Infrastructure Committee, with Candy McLaughlin named as an alternate. Kirk Fisk and Adam Franco had also volunteered to serve.

• Carl Robinson and Megan Curran will serve in two available three-year spots on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Kyle Mitch-

ell will serve as an alternate.

Board members acknowledged having more candidates than available positions is a good problem for a town to have. But they pledged to take steps to allow more candidates to rotate in and out of local boards and committees. For example, they said they’ll reduce the number of people serving on multiple committees, and will take people out of assignments after they’ve served a couple of consecutive terms.

“I think we have to diversify our boards,” Selectman Farhad Khan said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Local students to graduate from HELP

THE NEAT REPEATS Resale Shop will be moving from its longtime home at 3 Bakery Lane to the former location of Quilters’ Corner at Middlebury Sew-N-Vac at 1428 Route 7 South. Pictured (left to right) are Neat Repeats leaders Diane Howlett and Linda Waterman. Neat Repeats will move in early June; Middlebury SewN-Vac relocated to The Centre in January.

Independent photo/John Flowers

Neat Repeats moving to a new location Resale shop headed to Rt. 7 South spot

Space has been so tight that Neat Berno said Middlebury Sew-NRepeats has at times had to decline Vac will continue to offer sewing inventory. So organizers have classes and stressed that vacuum spent the past few years scouting sales and service are still a big part for a new home. of the business.

By JOHN FLOWERS “We looked at some other sites As Neat Repeats prepares to MIDDLEBURY — The Neat Repeats Resale Shop will soon in town, but they didn’t work out,” transition to its new Route 7 home, it will continue to accept donations move from its longtime home Howlett said.

Until volunteers learned of the during its business hours (9:30 at 3 Bakery Lane in downtown a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Middlebury into a more spacious 1428 Route 7 South vacancy.

Neat Repeats began negotiations Saturday). As always, here’s the building at 1428 Route 7 South.

Pending the signing of a lease, with landlords J.P. Carrara basic guideline: Anything donated & Sons this past must be in good condition — clean, Neat Repeats officials winter. Howlett and with no tears — and “saleable.” plan to open in the new “It’s an Waterman praised The business hopes to attract location during the opportunity the building owners additional volunteers to go along first week of June. for being attentive with its new headquarters. Neat The 1428 Route 7 to enhance to the organization’s Repeats now has around 50 South spot was recently our mission, needs. The space — volunteers on the roster, though vacated by Quilters’ which once hosted some can only spare a few hours Corner at Middlebury with better the Vermont State every once in a while. parking and Sew-N-Vac, which in Addison Store volunteers decide each January set up shop a accessibility — Police’s mile or two north in and that’s just County barracks — month how the revenue will be is currently being distributed. Prospective recipients The Centre shopping so key.

The rehabbed. Work will send in grant requests. plaza in a space next to “We’ve got a fantastic group,” volunteers are include new flooring Supercuts.

Waterman said.

Linda Waterman, pretty excited.” and removing a wall.

“Our offerings (on A fantastic group doing great who with Diane — Linda Waterman Route 7) will be more things with clothing and objects Howlett leads the Neat varied,” Waterman that might otherwise have been Repeats operation, explained that the former Sew- said, citing small tables, lamps discarded.

Folks who help out do so out of N-Vac venue boasts around 3,000 and chairs as among wares Neat Repeats will be better positioned a desire to help their community. square feet and offers ample “I like the opportunity to give this parking. It has roughly twice the to showcase.

“The ease of donation will be so money away to the community,” room the resale shop currently Howlett said. “It’s a hand-up to occupies at its downtown location. welcome,” she added.

WHERE’S SEW-N-VAC? people who are falling through the “It’s an opportunity to enhance Meanwhile, Quilters’ Corner cracks.” our mission, with better parking “We all bring our energies to this, and accessibility — and that’s at Middlebury Sew-N-Vac owner just so key,” said Waterman, who Carla Berno is pleased with her and what we create is beautiful,” helped found the store in 1990. store’s new location in The Centre. Waterman said.

Check out the Neat Repeats’ “The volunteers are pretty excited.” She’s pleased with the visibility Neat Repeats has established and extra space, which has allowed Facebook page for periodic itself as a veritable fundraising her to expand her sewing machine updates on the store’s upcoming dynamo, turning people’s donated offerings and related accessories move to Route 7.

Reporter John Flowers is at clothing and accessories into cash — such as buttons, tape measures for numerous local charities. Since and other things that sewers used johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Neat Repeats is run exclusively to get at the Ben Franklin store. with volunteer labor, all of its revenue (minus rent and other operating expenses) can be given away.

In its first year, Neat Repeats delivered $31,249 in grants to Addison County recipients, including organizations that provide food, clothing, housing and other services to low-income residents. This past year, the organization distributed $81,962 in grants, raising to $2,343,695 the total amount of aid it has provided since its inception.

Operating at 3 Bakery Lane has been a mixed blessing for Neat Repeats. Downtown Middlebury is a shopping hub and draws considerable foot traffic, though the store has remained fairly inconspicuous in its nook near the top of Bakery Lane alley. A lack of nearby parking has been a major concern for senior volunteers, customers and folks dropping off inventory, according to Howlett, who became a volunteer in 1994.

“Stairs are an issue for anyone with a need to be on a level surface,” Howlett added. “It’s difficult.”

For Professional Installation Or DIY Neat Repeats helpers have through the years made maximum use of their roughly 1,500 square feet at 3 Bakery Lane. A recent walk through the store found wares displayed in every available inch of every aisle. There’s men’s and 16 Creek Road, Middlebury women’s clothing in abundance, Mon - Fri 7:15 - 5:30, Sat 8 - 3 along with shoes, picture frames, countrysidecarpetandpaint.com luggage, jewelry, dishware, small furnishings and many other items.

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“We have definitely outgrown it,” Waterman said of the current spot.

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BRISTOL — This year, Hannaford Career Center and Mount Abraham Union High School have implemented the United Way of Addison County’s Health Education Learning Program (H.E.L.P.) into their health curriculum.

Eighty-eight students have taken part since January. Students, staff and volunteer participants will be presenting the public service announcements they have been working on since that time on Wednesday, May 1, from 7-8 p.m. at the Mt. Abe Auditorium.

The H.E.L.P. program is aimed at teaching youth how to avoid the dangers of substance use by

actively engaging them in the education process and empowering them to make a difference. For the past three years, UWAC has addressed this by implementing H.E.L.P in Addison County high schools. It is a comprehensive program that encourages students to adopt healthy behaviors, provides opportunities for them to practice new skills, prompts important peer discussions around substance use/ abuse, and increases protective factors that are known to discourage substance abuse.

The program recently culminated with the completion of student-made “Prevention Public

Service Announcement (PSA) Videos.” The winning PSA team will be awarded with a trip to Washington, D.C. for the CADCA Youth Summit, a national prevention networking conference.

The May 1 event will debut the students’ PSA’s, announce winners and present youth leadership awards. Attendance is free and refreshments will be served.

Learn more about H.E.L.P or the upcoming event by contacting Jesse Brooks, UWAC’s Prevention Coordinator, at jesse@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org or at 802388-7189.

Plastic bags (Continued from Page 2A) shortage of people willing to serve on the new panel. Hundreds of people signed a citizens petition to get the plastic bags resolution on the 2019 town meeting warning, and advocates have regularly shared their views at recent board meetings.

“There’s a high degree of public support behind the crafting of an ordinance,” said Chris English, assistant town manager and member of the Policy Review Committee.

“It just made sense to us that we should do what we can to harness the enthusiasm, energy and knowledge that’s already in the community to get this work done,” he added.

Selectwoman Laura Asermily agreed.

“There’s a lot of enthusiasm for this, and we want to reflect that,” Selectwoman Laura Asermily said.

“Having sustained community engagement is an important part of success for this.”

Once formed (by mid-May), the new ad hoc committee will work on a first draft of a plastic bags ordinance and then present it to the selectboard for review and possible approval.

Town officials will clarify whether a local plastic bags law would require a change in Middlebury’s town charter. Nuovo

said he believes the selectboard has the power to unilaterally pass new ordinances, while Carpenter said a charter change will be necessary because the issue involves solid waste policy.

A charter change would have to be endorsed by Middlebury voters and the Legislature. Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay suggested residents could vote on a charter change this November and then refer it to the 2020 Legislature. This would mean a Middlebury plastics ban ordinance would not take effect until next year.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

PAGE 4A — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019

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Schools: Will we seek changes or fight to keep the status quo?

Over the past several months, the Addison Central School District has held a series of public forums at which district residents have discussed the future use of its nine school buildings. Specifically, whether the district should continue to maintain and use all seven of its elementary school buildings along with its middle and high schools, or reduce the number of elementary schools.

On the immediate horizon is the need for $61.5 million in basic repairs and upgrades to those nine buildings, if all are kept in use. But before the unified school board dove into such a maintenance plan, it asked district residents if keeping all the schools in use was the most cost-effective approach that also best served students.

That has been a wise move, not because the district is any closer to answering the question, but because it brings district residents head-on into a discussion about needed change.

Here’s the reality: as property taxes in the district keep rising, it limits the number of young families who can afford to move into the district; as student numbers fall, state aid falls, which again means property taxes rise. It’s the economic effect of a downward spiral that is difficult to reverse. Not to mention that as student numbers fall in smaller schools, the cost effectiveness is substantially diminished. And as programs are subject to cost-cutting or dropped from a lack of attendance, student performance can decline.

That’s a tough row to hoe for much longer. As a story in Monday’s Addison Independent reported, most of the seven elementary school buildings are underutilized. Middlebury’s Mary Hogan elementary school is highest at about 70 percent capacity, while Bridport Central School is lowest at less than 25 percent, with most of the other elementary schools operating at 50-55 percent capacity.

Meanwhile, as school board chairman Peter Conlon said at the third of three public forums held last week: “We are among the high spending districts, in terms of per-pupil costs, and that challenge will only continue — especially if we stay the way we are.”

Translation: The status quo is not an appealing option.

The downside, which is the 800-pound gorilla in the room, is the impact to the community if its elementary school closes.

That possibility was front and center when more than 100 district residents considered these four options presented by the board last week: consolidate all elementary schools into one (probably at Mary Hogan, currently at 441 students); maintain two elementary schools (Mary Hogan and one other); maintain three elementary schools; and finally, maintain four to six elementary schools.

The arguments opposed were as expected: there’s worry about the amount of time students might spend on buses, and there’s the loss to the community’s identity and cohesiveness. “Schools are the community center,” said Carol Ford, who has spent many years on the Ripton School Board. Added Ripton resident Tim Hanson: “We have a strong emotional attachment to the school…

For $1 million more, are we going to disrupt the communities.”

That million dollars more is per year, by the way, and comes from estimates provided for the four options. Savings by consolidating all six schools into Mary Hogan was estimated to save $2.4 million in annual operational costs; moving into two elementary schools would save $2.1 million; $1.6 million would be saved moving into three schools and $1.2 million annually if the district maintained four to six elementary schools. That doesn’t include upfront costs to make that happen. If all students moved into Mary Hogan Elementary, for example, that would create a school of about 850 students in a facility designed (at one time) for about 650. Additional space would obviously have to be built.

Then there is the foreboding matter of what towns would do with the current school facilities if they are not used for their current purpose. ************ But this is a gloomy forecast only if we want it to be, only if we can’t imagine something better.

What if a combination of school mergers yielded an annual, long-term operational savings of $2.1 million? What if the district used that savings for the first five-10 years to repurpose the school buildings that were vacated into productive community and/or educational centers? That’s $10 million to $20 million that could conceivably be put into those community facilities to create state-of-art tech centers for adult education, for example, or a child care facility combined with a tele-commuter hub that attracts new families to town? New legislation might have to be considered to give districts such leeway, but those are options to consider.

And what if the larger elementary schools offered more class options, including languages, more science and math and computer programming—giving our students a needed boost in a world that we know will demand more advanced tech learning each and every year?

And what if taxes stabilized and stopped their upward march?

When confronted with the status quo—schools facing declining enrollments, cuts to programs, diminished student outcomes, and higher and higher taxes—surely we can imagine a world in which school mergers occur and yet our towns remain vibrant and even more prosperous.

In change there is opportunity. The question is, will we seek it or fight its coming?

Angelo Lynn

Smoking bill is right thing to do It’s tough telling an adult who is 18- to 21-years-old that they can’t do something that someone slightly older can do. That’s the connundrum of S.86, a senate bill that will make it illegal for anyone 18-21 to buy or use cigarettes, electronic cigarettes or other tobacco products.

Nonetheless, the bill passed the Senate by a large margin and the House approved it Tuesday, 124-14. Why? Because e-cigarette use has skyrocketed among middle and high school students, and because this bill will save lives as well as state money in medical expernses. The dangers of tobacco use are clear; just as this bill’s remedy will help some avoid its deadly consequences.

Angelo Lynn

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Diversity of thought needed in Montpelier

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WELL-REGARDED MIDDLEBURY actress and singer Jessica Allen glides through her part in the Middlebury Community Players rehearsal of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Town Hall Theater on Tuesday. The fun show opens Thursday, April 25. See more photos on Page 13A. Photo by Max Kraus

Find freedom; get rid of ‘too much stuff’ Recently I have been considering possessions, and the excess in which we keep them. I was very fortunate to grow up in a warm, furnished house with food security and toys, and I am forever grateful for that. But as oceans fill with trash and wasteful consumerism continues, it’s time for a shift in both lifestyle and mentality surrounding material things.

For nine out of twelve months last year, I was studying outside of the United States and living out of a suitcase. In each of the countries I traveled to, I learned about cultures, histories, and ways of being all new to me. I was taught by every place I visited and each friend I made, but it was upon returning home that I had perhaps the biggest realization. I had so much stuff.

Not the most eloquent epiphany, I know, but it was the truth. When I left home I packed only necessities, leaving behind all that I didn’t need. So that was what I returned to — everything I could

By Leeya live without, which it turned out was Tudek most things.

I was overwhelmed by the clutter of my room, my home, and my lifestyle. In the weeks that followed, I sold and donated around half my clothes, and rid my room of unnecessary objects. With so many things gone, my mind felt clearer. I found myself tidying less, and doing things I loved like writing and painting more. I found freedom in the space I had once filled with objects.

I began considering how I acquired so many things in the first place, and why it took living out of a suitcase to make me realize I had far more than I needed.

In our society, having a large amount of material things isn’t just normalized, it is constantly encouraged. In Vermont we are luckily safe from billboards, but not from all

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advertising. Just by listening to the radio, watching TV, and using the internet we are exposed to countless ploys attempting to convince us to buy something. Sometimes we are tricked by sales and deals, sometimes we buy things due to simple desires.

My generation specifically faces its own challenges with materialism due to a surge in marketing through popular music. Rap and Hip Hop music have recently seen a shift in lyrical content, becoming extremely brand heavy. We may never know if musicians are being paid or not to blatantly promote brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton in their songs but regardless, the hype surrounding designer clothes is due mainly to their influence.

Another way we acquire possessions is through inheritance. Over the past few years a great deal of furniture and sentimental objects arrived in my house in the unavoidable reality of grandparents passing. Even more comes from our nation’s culture of excessive holiday gift giving.

Many factors contribute to our acquisition of objects and the normalization of owning so much, but it is the effects of this way of life that make it so important to recognize.

On a big scale, our obsession with owning things leads to unsustainable production and pollution. Great amounts of waste are sent out to sea each year, poisoning our one and only earth. Going on buying sprees for things that become obsolete and disposing of them only to buy more is a cycle that can only go on so long before disaster.

On a small scale, we burden ourselves. If we are not vigilant in our refusal of materialistic culture and if we (See Ways of Seeing, Page 5A)

‘Basic economy’ isn’t what it used to be I’ve got a notion to open a bed-and-breakfast, with a carpet runner at the gate instead of across the blue one twist. right next to it, and (b) you get to board early, a dubious Get this: You book a room in advance, but when you honor that includes being stuck in an enclosed space get here, I inform you — with an unapologetic smile breathing recycled air a good 15 minutes longer than the — that I may have sold your room to someone else. To basic economy plebes.) make it up to you, I’ll let you stay here on a different, Yes, fine, I did pass up the option of paying extra to less convenient night for the same price. select specific seats. But I figured not choosing seats This is a brilliant business model that helps ensure meant only that they’d be randomly assigned. Silly me. that, in the event of a cancellation, I don’t end up with an Turns out, you can pick a seat — adding $25 to your empty room. It’s called “basic economy,” and I learned ticket, or $100 per person for a round trip with two about it recently just before boarding flights each way — or you can risk a flight. being placed in the very back row, by Tiffany, the desk clerk with the the restroom, with your knees tucked unapologetic smile at gate C19 in under your chin (as we were on the Detroit, explained basic economy: We first three of our four flights). And weren’t guaranteed seats on our flight that’s if you get a seat at all. back to Burlington because the carrier Enjoy your flight (maybe)! had oversold it.

While I didn’t appreciate being at Huh. the losing end of basic economy, I

By Jessie Raymond have to give the airline industry credBeing naïve about the ways of capitalism, I had always assumed that it. Over the past couple of decades, if you paid $645 for a plane ticket, it has turned every part of flying that that $645 would include, if nothing else, seats on each was once included into an add-on. of your flights.

Want to check a bag? That’s extra. Want adequate leg Apparently not. room? Extra. Want a promise that you’ll be able to get on I booked our tickets online as I always do, months in this particular flight? Really? How bad do you want it? advance. I did not downgrade. I did not use a coupon Because it’s going to cost you. code or take a sale price or knowingly offer to give up In the end — after waiting an extra three hours because simple amenities (such as a place to sit on the aircraft). I our scheduled plane broke down — we did get our seats. bought what I thought were standard tickets.

And, as a result of fatigue and basic economy anxiety, In the airline world, “standard” is not what it used to we found ourselves thanking Tiffany for letting us get be. on the flight. That we had paid for. Three months earlier.

I get that some people pay extra for first class. Others It’s not like these tactics are hurting the airlines. The pay for preferred boarding. (As far as I can tell, this carrier we flew racked up $5.1 billion in profits in 2018. means (a) you get to walk across the red indoor/outdoor (See Jessie, Page 5A)

Around the bend

Last November, almost anyone running for office in Vermont was reminded as to just how intolerant the electorate has become. Anyone with an R next to their name, unless running unopposed, was summarily voted out of office. We now have 43/150 Republicans in the State House and 6/30 Republican State Senators. We suffered a loss in diversity of thought as a direct result.

Many on the left have historically voted for a fiscal conservative at the helm, arguing that this prevented our legislative body from balancing our annual budgets with tax increases. In this regard, Governor Scott has done fairly well in keeping overspending to a minimum.

But the quest to attain economic equality and social justice for all Vermonters through legislation persists. Our list for what we want is ever growing. We want to take care of global causes for our existential threat with the imposition of a local carbon tax, even though Vermont and Alaska are the only two states with positive carbon footprints. We want to clean up Lake Champlain with costly indirect approaches, rather than employing less costly direct methods. We want marijuana for all, using the argument that it is healthy and safe. And we naively count on increased tax revenues, with no downside.

One need only turn to Colorado to know that the expected increase in tax revenues is lost to the black market. But the greatest offsets incurred are with loss of lives. This persistence in spending comes at such a cost that the breaking point will be reached. Before we spend ourselves into oblivion, we need to crawl back from the precipice and take a rational approach.

Our current unemployment is at an all-time low of 2.5 percent. We can’t do any better. Vermonters are maxed out. Yet our largest tax, our property taxes, is at an all-time high and it keeps increasing. And since approximately 80 percent goes toward education, this will keep increasing as our student to teacher ratio keeps dwindling.

So long as our legislature is convinced that they are doing the state electorate’s bidding by keeping evil big business out of Vermont, this will increasingly get worse, not better. Families with children will not be coming to Vermont. They will continue the trend of moving for employment to other states that are business friendly. “Forbes” magazine rated Vermont as the 47th least business-friendly state in 2018.

Native Vermonters can’t afford to live here and are moving out of the state that for generations before have called home. Our net population has stagnated over the last two decades. Again, we are maxed out.

So, this comes full circle as to why Vermont needs diversity of thought in Montpelier. You have won this battle but be careful of what you wish. The time will come when you must move out because it is too expensive to live here. Voting Republicans out of office because you hate our President is just shooting yourself, our children, and our grandchildren in the proverbial foot.

Dan Monger New Haven

Hold Facebook accountable for its content as we do other publishers The following is a letter sent to Senator Pat Leahy on April 10 Dear Senator Leahy, I’m a constituent and fourth-generation newspaper publisher from the Northeast Kingdom. My appeal is to you as a well-known champion of free speech.

Since 1837, our daily newspaper served the Northeast Kingdom counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans.

In each of the past two quarters, we’ve been unable to pay our printer in full. Part of that reflects the general economic malaise of our region. The other part is the advertising revenue we’ve lost — almost in whole — to the digital duopoly of Google and Facebook.

It’s the latter company for which I write.

Like you, my family has long championed free speech.

So it was with horror that I read Mark Zuckerburg’s recent editorial (See Letter, Page 4A)

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Passing the torch to younger leaders Astonishing what we learn from our way. others when we listen… I was talking Next time I’m asked to lead, serve, with a friend only a few years younger, or express an opinion, I’ll take this who offered a suggestion that in my advice to heart and consider whom self-absorption had never occurred to I know who might benefit from the me. leadership opportunities At our advancing age, I’ve enjoyed for so long. she said, it’s important Armed with this new for us all to make way for sensibility, I cast about new leaders and thinkers. for others on whom I When we’re asked to could visit my new awoThis week’s speak, write, or lead an Community Forum keness. Almost at the initiative, she suggested is by Vermont author same moment, I heard we consider suggesting Bill Schubart.

Bernie declare his candia young person making dacy for the presidency. their way forward in our stead. Her Bernie and I have known each other term was “ageing with grace.” since our late twenties and have even Former Governor Madeleine worked together on occasion. I respect Kunin has long been a role model in his politics and believe they have addher championing of younger women ed greatly to the national discourse, reaching up and out to win leadership even as I don’t always agree with his positions, especially in politics. As we underlying logic or how he expresses age, it’s important that we do this for himself. If Bernie were elected in all younger people, which is not to say 2020 at 79 he’d be the oldest serving that older people should not lead; they president. should, but we don’t need to take on Imagine if Bernie were to take the all leadership opportunities that come electoral following he’s earned and

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(Continued from Page 4A) calling for government regulation of speech. He did this for one simple reason, policing his own platform would be prohibitively expensive.

He’s right. I know this because I am held responsible for everything published in our family of newspapers. Truth and accuracy are expensive. They are also the bedrock of my dying industry and, writ large, democracy.

In a terrible miscalculation (Telecommunications Act of 1996, section 230) the United States government once classified Facebook and other social media companies as technology companies rather than publishers.

Though you voted against the act, the majority of the Senate took the view that this new breed of operator was more like the telcos (AT&T, Verizon) who carried data, than companies like mine that publishes information. In so doing, they absolved these companies of any responsibility for the content on their platforms.

That distinction without a difference paved the way for the creation of history’s largest surveillance and disinformation apparatus — the weaponization of which should be considered a matter of national security (if you haven’t already, please read Roger McNamee’s op-ed, published in Time — “I Mentored Mark Zuckerberg. I Loved Facebook.

But I Can’t Stay Silent About What’s Happening”).

I think we can all agree that Facebook set all the requisite conditions in which deeply dark forces thrive — fertile ground for the high octane distribution of falsehood and vitriol; citizens armed with a private set of “alternative facts” to

make their increasingly hardened and partisan points; foreign and domestic enemies bent on sowing discontent and division through these channels; world leaders who owe their existence to a confused electorate; and now an open call to dismantle our country’s most bedrock freedom.

Facebook also killed newspapers — the former gatekeepers of verified, fact-based information. They did this first by creating a platform that hooked users in a wildly engaging, personalized fake news dystopia.

Second, they leveraged the chilling psychographic profiles they compiled of users to target advertising in a way that self-respecting publications would never dream to do. Without ad revenue to support their operations, over 1,800 newspapers have closed in our country in the past 15 years.

Some will argue that we were beaten in a free market. But, as a staunch free-market guy with a strong libertarian streak, I reject that argument outright. As soon as the government freed Facebook, et al., to publish anything, we suckers left trying to report the truth never stood a chance (facts are almost always less interesting than the Facebook version of them … Not to mention a lie makes it around the world a hundred times before the truth can put on its shoes).

Now, with journalists largely out of the way, Zuckerburg is calling for outright regulation of speech by government. It’s basically the only prescription we can imagine that’s worse than the disease.

Zuckerburg doesn’t need to kill our country’s most important protection, he just needs to adhere to the same publishing guidelines we do: No

the campaign war chest he’s amassed and throw his weight behind and put his imprimatur on one of the younger and more diverse presidential candidates whose progressive politics are consistent with his own.

Such an endorsement would serve several purposes. It would advance Bernie’s progressive cause, albeit in a new voice and persona, while addressing growing concerns about his age. It would propel one of the up and coming candidates into the limelight and considerably enhance their chances of victory and the furthering of the Progressive Democratic agenda.

Finally, it would be an act of extraordinary grace and democratic commitment, reminding us that our democracy is not about any one person but rather about us all.

As individual citizens, we come and go. Our commitment must be to the enduring republic and governance principles our founders had the wisdom to create.

obscenity; No fighting words; No defamation; No child pornography; No perjury; No blackmail; No incitement to violence; No true threats; No solicitations to commit crimes.

These should not be outrageous expectations from the world’s largest content publisher. But he won’t go there without being forced to. It’s long past time that somebody forced him to.

I believe that Facebook’s well-documented role in various worldwide catastrophes — from genocide to widescale election tampering in some of the world’s most sophisticated democracies — should provide plenty of cover for you to take action.

Fortunately, the prescription is simple. Regulate these companies as publishers, rather than technology companies. They opened the door themselves, by editing content on their platforms. Clearly that’s self-acknowledgement of their role as publishers.

Guidance on the topic is provided

by Zuckerburg himself who said in 2014, “Our goal is to build the perfect personalized newspaper for every person in the world.”

His editors are algorithms, making decisions to personalize content to users. That’s a publisher.

Senator Leahy, level the playing field for those of us committed to responsible and fact-based publishing. Introduce legislation that makes these companies responsible for the content on their platform by amending section 230. The court system will take it from there.

Todd M. Smith Caledonian-Record Pub. Co. Inc. St. Johnsbury

Ways of Seeing (Continued from Page 4A) are not absolutely conscious that we are constantly being marketed to, we fall prey to consumerism. We are being tricked into buying things and weighing ourselves down with objects we don’t need.

What I learned in my nine months with a suitcase is that it shouldn’t feel like loss to let go of our physical possessions. In the retreat from unsustainable consumerism and excessive

production, we can find freedom and appreciation for all that is not manmade and material.

I can’t make you do anything. I can’t tell you to stop buying brand names, or convince you that wearing Gucci doesn’t make you a cooler person. I can’t ignore the fact that not everyone has the privilege to have many things in the first place.

I’m not asking you to live out of a suitcase, to donate everything you

own, or to stop buying things. All I can do is encourage you to look around your homes, to consider your closets and count your clothes, and ask yourself: “Is this what I truly want? Is this what brings me joy?”

And then you decide.

Leeya Tudek is a seventeen-year-old student from South Lincoln. She enjoys painting, being outdoors, good conversations, and writing.

The first American Confederacy Editor’s note: This is the 15th colonies was decided by war, in a series of essays on the history and The Treaty of Paris, which and meaning of the American formally ended hostilities between Great Britain and the United States, political tradition. also acknowledged the sometime

By VICTOR NUOVO Before the United States of colonies to be, individually, free, America achieved “a more perfect independent, sovereign states.

Yet the founders fervently union” through the ratification of the Constitution of 1787, it believed that something new, monumentally historic was a Confederacy. This word and was being brought itself, which became into the world: a notorious because permanent union of of the secession by states dedicated to the seven southern states principles of liberty in 1860 and the and equality. horrendous war that The Articles of followed between Confederation and, north and south, has later, The Constitution an uncontroversial of the United States meaning. adopted in 1787, and The Oxford English the Civil War, which Dictionary defines happened almost a a confederacy as “a century later, were union by league or decisive moments in contract between The American the long achievement persons, bodies of men, or states, for Political Tradition of this goal. The goal still beckons; it is mutual support or An essay by an almost mystical joint action; a league, Victor Nuovo goal. The Union alliance, compact.”

Middlebury College forever! Which is The word is a professor emeritus why the Articles and compound consisting Constitution must of a prefix (con, of philosophy still be read, and their from the Latin word, histories recalled, for cum, i.e., with) and a stem (federate, whose Latin they are records in the making and root is foedus, that is, covenant, remaking of the United States, contract, or agreement; federate which remains a task for us, today means to join by agreement, and hereafter. ********** contract, or covenant; uniting in The Articles of Confederation a common purpose). Politically, a Confederacy is a union of aimed at a compromise between autonomous societies or states; independence and union. The the purpose of confederation is first article establishes that henceforth the states comprise a public welfare.

The Articles of Confederation Confederacy called The United were adopted in 1781 by States of America. The second representatives of the 13 American article asserts that, nevertheless, states, formerly colonies of Great “each state retains its sovereignty, Britain. They had declared their freedom and independence.” Yet independence from Great Britain their sovereignty is limited by five years before, and following the agreements spelled out in the a long war in defense of it, had articles that follow.

In the third article, the states achieved victory over British forces at Yorktown. The Articles agree to join together in a common were supposed to achieve a and mutual defense. Any threat to “perpetual union” of all the states: the liberty or welfare of one will New Hampshire, Massachusetts, be regarded as a threat to all and Rhode Island, Connecticut, New will be met with a united response.

The fourth article declares that York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the right of citizenship in one state North Carolina, South Carolina and entails the same right in them all. This right applies, however, Georgia.

It should be recalled that the only to the free inhabitants of a Declaration of Independence state, not to “paupers, vagabonds, declared that the 13 colonies and fugitives from justice,” and, were thereafter 13 free and although not named, it does not independent states. Sovereignty apply to slaves. The self-evident resided in each state and not in truth of equality asserted in the the Continental Congress, nor Declaration was ignored.

The principle of “full faith did it reside in a new nation, the credit” also applied United States of America. The and Articles of Confederation did between the states. According not propose to change this, but to this principle, each state must only to establish a union between recognize all “records, acts, and the states; to be sure, a perpetual judicial procedures” of every one. But, as the historian Gordon other state. This applies to all Wood has observed, in 1776, public documents, statutes, and there was little if any thought of judicial actions in each state. this union becoming “a single This provision was retained in the republic, one community with one Constitution, and it was applied to pervasive public interest” (Wood, slave laws (see Article II, section The Creation of the American 2, paragraph 3), which became the cause of ongoing controversy that Republic, p. 356).

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and by the adoption of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

Article five of the Articles created the Congress of the United States. It was to be a unicameral assembly of delegates, each state represented by at least two and by no more than seven delegates, the number and manner of their selection to be determined by each state legislature. Whatever the size of its delegation, each state would have only one vote. The right of free speech was to be observed in all congressional debates.

Articles six through nine gave Congress the sole authority to engage in diplomacy, to enact international treaties, to wage war, and to make peace. No state or group of them had the right to enter into a treaty with other states or a foreign government, or to restrict trade, or establish tariffs.

Every state had the responsibility to maintain an armed militia and, in some instances, naval forces, but without the authority to declare or wage war, which belonged only to Congress. The states were to maintain armed forces only for the common defense. Officers of Colonel and above were appointed

by Congress; lower ranks by state legislatures. The Congress only had power to regulate money. It also served as the ultimate court of appeals in disputes between the states.

Article nine also established “A Committee of the States,” made up of one delegate from each state with the authority to acquire a managerial staff, subject to congressional approval. This committee and its staff became the executive department of government. It was to be headed up by a president appointed annually by the committee.

The president was not a chief executive, but rather a chair of the board, and was permitted to serve in that office for only one in three successive years.

Succeeding articles dealt with the appropriation of funds to the states (“in proportion to the number of white inhabitants”), the congressional calendar, the duration of its recesses (no more than six months), and the conduct of business when Congress is not in session, and the recourse to secrecy in matters concerning treaties, foreign alliances, and military operations. The Articles extend an open invitation to Canada to joint the confederation of states. The final article, number 13, required that every state observe the articles of confederation, unless exempted by congress and the unanimous agreement of all of the state legislatures.

The Articles were not long adopted when they were judged to be inadequate. They left too much sovereignty in the states, and failed to provide enough union.

This led to the desire to create “a more perfect union,” which will be discussed in the next essay.

Stay tuned.

Getting out is good for you!

Jessie (Continued from Page 4A) It pays to force passengers to shell out extra for every bit of comfort.

I can’t wait to see what the airlines come up with next. Do you want an oxygen mask to drop down in the event the cabin loses pressure? Add $25. Do you want the flight attendant not to pour hot coffee on your lap once the plane reaches cruising altitude? Add $25.

I’ve never enjoyed flying, and my accidental foray into basic economy has only hardened my dislike of the airlines. But it’s also shown me the entrepreneurial possibilities.

So please consider reserving a room at my future B&B. You can pay extra for a real mattress with blankets and pillows instead of the standard, a sleeping bag on the floor; for a country breakfast rather than the standard, a handful of Saltines and a glass of tepid water; even for bathroom privileges, if you’re feeling fancy.

Or, if you don’t want to spring for all those luxuries, you can always choose basic economy. That means you pay me $250 for the bare minimum and hope that I hold a room for you.

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Obituaries

Marion Pilon, 87, Bristol

Prescott John “Sonny” Gearwar, 74, Bristol BRISTOL — Prescott John “Sonny” Gearwar, 74, of Bristol passed away on April 19, 2019, at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vt., as a result of a severe spinal injury.

John was born in Rutland, Vt., to John Prescott and Imogene “Prescott” Gearwar on April 30, 1944. He grew up and spent his formative years in the Brandon area graduating from Otter Valley Union High School in 1963.

He worked at Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., where he trained in Huntsville, Ala. Over the years, John had a wide variety of employment opportunities including owning his own rubbish removal business during the 1970s.

John was a very devoted and loving father to his two children, Christopher and Lisa. In his younger years, he JOHN “SONNY” GEARWAR loved coon and rabbit hunting, raising beagles, riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, hiking and camping. John and performing. He was a member had a great love of music, singing of the Champlain Valley Fiddlers

and a member of several bands with his brother, Albert “Butch” Gearwar.

Later in life, John began to explore his artistic side and enjoyed painting and making beautiful wood carvings.

Most recently in life, John enjoyed spending his summers at Hillcrest Campground, trips to Isle Lamont and visiting/helping friends, especially the elderly.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Imogene Gearwar, and his sister Arlene Kimball.

John is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Bedell Gearwar, whom he adored and loved with all of his heart. He is also survived by children Christopher (Lori) and Lisa (Ed), stepchildren Robert Bedell (Erica), Rhonda Fielding (Steve), Richard Bedell, Jr. (Alicia) and Debbie Trautwein (Peter); siblings Robert Gearwar, Sr. (Glenda), Albert “Butch” Gearwar and Theresa Rowe; grandchildren Jamie Gearwar (Seth),

Ashely Hewes Manning (Tyrell), Christopher Gearwar (Cricket), Garret Hewes (Calley), Hillary Gearwar; step-grandchildren Kaitlyn Rooney (Patrick), Rachel Bedell, Justyn Cousino, Kali Harris (Brendan), Michael Bedell (Samantha), Jocelyn Bedell, Lainey Bedell, Jakob Trautwein, Hunter Bedell and Joshua Trautwein; 10 great-grandchildren; and his long time friend and mother of his children, Barbara Bartholomew Gearwar.

At John’s request there will a celebration of life ceremony held on June 1, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 7823, 530 Exchange St., Middlebury, VT. The family of John wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses at UVM Medical Center Surgical ICU for all the love, support and care they gave John and all of his loved ones. ◊

Maximilian Ferro, 77, Brandon BRANDON — Preservation architect, teacher, and beloved husband, father and friend Maximilian Luciano Leonidas Ferro died April 23, 2019. He was the only child of the late Alberto Ferro and Cristina Bianca Pellizzari, the Italian illustrator known as “Miki.”

A resident of Brandon, Max was born in Turin, Italy, on Feb. 27, 1942. His parents emigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1947, leaving Max in Piedmonte with a private tutor until bringing him to Canada for further education at Selwyn House and Trinity Collegiate School. Max received his Bachelor of Architecture from McGill University before accepting a position in Boston at Shepley Bullfinch — founded by his architectural hero, H. H. Richardson.

Max later became the first Resident Architect for Historic

New England (then S.P.N.E.A.), establishing a reputation in historic preservation with the stabilization of landmarks such as the Fairbanks House (c. 1641) in Dedham. In 1977, he founded The Preservation Partnership in Natick, Mass., and later New Bedford, Mass., the first firm in New England devoted to historic preservation.

Among his most noted projects were the initial stabilization and restoration of The Elms and Marble House for the Preservation Society of Newport; the Senate Chamber of the Massachusetts State House; the stabilization of the original Moana Hotel in Waikiki; and scores of historic public libraries, town halls and landmarks throughout New England.

For many years, he was an adjunct professor in the graduate Historic Preservation programs at

the University of Vermont, Boston University and Harvard. Max was a founding member of the Association for Preservation Technology (U.S. and Canada), and made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1987, the first Fellow to be recognized for contributions to historic preservation.

He is survived by his wife, Janie Chester Young, his daughters, Bianca Ferro and Sarah Young, and myriad friends. Max was formerly married to Eugenie Gaspard Ferro.

The family wishes to thank the incomparable caregivers of Helen Porter Nursing Home, Middlebury Vt. A private celebration of life is planned for a later time. Friends may remember Max by contributions to the Stratford Festival of Canada, the UVM Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, or the charity of their choice.◊

BRISTOL — Marion M. Pilon, 87, passed away peacefully April 7, 2019. She was born November 9, 1931, in St. Albans, the daughter of Allen and Irene Churchill.

Marion was a very special woman who touched the hearts of everyone she met. Her greatest love was for her “families.” These include not just those related, but the Masons and Eastern Stars, fellow crafters, bingo friends, and staff and residents of Starr Farm.

Marion is survived by her two children, Theodore E. Pilon Jr. of Syracuse, N.Y., and Karen L. Wallis and husband, Larry, of Waynesboro, Va.; son-in-law Peter Perlee (Anne) of Bridport; four grandchildren, Kris (Jen) and Lance (Karyn) Perlee, Casey (Christy) and Brett (Nikki) Wallis; four great-grandchildren, Abby, Lexy, Rylie and Blaine; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Theodore Pilon, Sr.; a daughter, Fawn M. Perlee; a brother, Leslie “Buddy” Churchill; and a grandson, Jesse Chaloux.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., on Thursday,

MARION M. PILON May 9, 2019, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. An Eastern Star Service will be held 12 noon that same Thursday at Libanus Masonic Lodge #47 F&AM in Bristol.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bristol Masonic Senior Meals, Attn. Cecil Foster, West St., Bristol, VT 05443.◊

Ilse Karp, 84, Middlebury

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MIDDLEBURY — Ilse Maria (Caroli) Karp, dearly loved wife of Edwin Karp, passed away on March 10, 2019, in Middlebury. She was 84, and was born and raised in Münich, Germany. During World War II, as a young girl, she miraculously survived the Allied bombing of Münich.

After finishing teacher college, she immigrated to Canada and then eventually to America and embarked on a life dedicated to the teaching of young children which, from a very young age, she knew would be her destiny.

She would prove to be very gifted for that destiny. Her teaching was infused with extraordinary perceptiveness, caring and joy. She was a vibrant soul who loved her work, loved life, and was much loved by family, friends, and children everywhere.◊

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Vermont harbors a unique ecology in its floodplain forests

By SUSAN SHEA Visiting a forest along one of our major rivers, such as the Connecticut River, in late spring, is like entering a special world. Big silver maples tower overhead, with arching branches and roots reaching deep underground.

Cottonwoods up to five feet in diameter and vase-shaped American elms are scattered about. Scars on the upstream side of some tree trunks bear testament to the chunks of ice that crash through when the river floods every spring.

Silt stains on the trunks and dead leaves, trash, and other debris caught in crotches of trees show the height of the floodwaters.

Many trees cannot withstand flooding, but the species in this forest are flood-tolerant and thrive in the nutrient-rich sediments brought by floods.

Tall clumps of ostrich fern, their fronds resembling ostrich plumes, and dense patches of wood nettle grow out of fresh sand and silt deposited by the river. There are few shrubs, but thick grapevine ropes climb tree trunks.

Birds sing and flit among the treetops.

Toads trill from a depression that still holds water from the spring floods.

Along the river’s edge, the roots of black willow reach over the bank and the tracks of an otter can be seen in the mud.

Floodplain forests like this were common along northeastern rivers before European settlement, the meandering green ribbons extending for miles. Now they are a rare natural community. Their fertile soils with few stones were prized for farming and easy to build on, so most

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floodplain forests have been cleared for agriculture and development.

The many benefits these forests provide were lost with their disappearance.

Floodplain forests help prevent catastrophic flooding downstream by storing and slowing floodwaters. They filter pollutants running off farm fields and urban areas, preventing them from entering streams, thereby improving water quality.

Tree roots help stabilize riverbanks, controlling erosion. The overhanging tree canopy keeps the water cooler in summer, aiding cold-water fish such as brook trout.

The rich, alluvial soils of a floodplain forest create ideal habitat for insects and amphibians, which in turn become prey for animals like woodcock, mink, raccoon, and wood turtle. Spring flooding thaws the soils of floodplain forests earlier than the soils of surrounding areas, making insects available to birds earlier. For this reason, spring migrants follow rivers and feed in floodplain forests as they journey north. Some, like the warbling vireo, northern oriole, and great crested flycatcher, stay and nest here.

In addition to clearing for agriculture and development, threats to our remaining floodplain forests include dams and invasive species. Dams alter

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the river’s natural flooding regime and trap nutrient-rich sediments that would normally be deposited in these forests. Run-of-the-river dams, which allow normal flow except in periods of high water, are better for floodplain forests. Invasive species such as Japanese knotweed do well in the exposed soils and abundant sunlight of floodplain forests and can outcompete native vegetation.

In recent years, watershed

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associations have been planting buffer strips of trees along rivers. There have also been a few encouraging initiatives to restore whole floodplain forests in the Northeast.

The Nature Conservancy has completed several such projects in Vermont. “Floodplain forests are really important natural communities that provide wildlife habitat and ecosystem services to people, but are one of our most diminished

communities,” said Rose Paul, Director of Science. The Conservancy planted native, flood-tolerant trees and shrubs on 50 acres it purchased on Otter Creek in Cornwall. Over the past ten years, the trees have grown on these former agricultural fields that their owners decided were too wet to farm. Other floodplain forest species such as marsh bedstraw, willows, and dogwoods have sprouted from the natural seed bank that remained

in the soil and from seeds washed in by floods. The types of trees that do well at a particular site varies with the duration of flooding, advised Paul. Silver maple, green ash, black willow, and swamp white oak are a few of the common species.

In Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the organization has planted disease-tolerant American elms as well as other floodplain natives at its Maidstone Bends Natural Area along the upper Connecticut River.

These elms were developed by crossing eastern “survivor” elms that were naturally tolerant of Dutch elm disease to cold-hardy Vermont elms that showed a similar resistance.

For the beaver felling a tree, the oriole bringing a caterpillar to its young, the bear digging grubs out of a rotting log, and for people living in homes downstream, bringing back floodplain forests is certainly worth the effort.

Susan Shea is a naturalist, conservationist, and freelance writer who lives in Brookfield, Vt. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol.

The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine (northernwoodlands. org) and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (wellborn@nhcf.org).

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FERRISBURGH — The land. This attention to detail Blood Drive is coming in comes through in Rachael May. The next Blood Drive Robinson’s artwork and Wed., May 1, Commodore Parent Teacher Group, VUHS Library, 6:30 p.m. for Ferrisburgh will be on Rowland Evans Robinson’s Wednesday, May 8, 1-6 Fri., May 3, Bixby First Fri Movie, Community Room, 6:30 p.m. drawings and published p.m., at the town offices. writings. Today, more than Sat., May 4, Green Up Day, Ferrisburgh.

Make some time in your Mon., May 6, PTO Meeting, FCS, 6:15 p.m. any time in history, photogbusy schedule to stop by and raphy shapes how we see Tuesdays, May 7 and 21, Ferrisburgh Town Selectboard meeting, 6:30 p.m. donate blood — the supplies the world. In the hands of always need replenishing Wed., May 8, Blood Drive Ferrisburgh Town Offices, 1-6 p.m. these contemporary photoand this is such a simple act Sat., May 11 and Sun., May 12, Papermaking workshops, Rokeby. graphs, the camera is used Sat., May 11 and 25, Ferrisburgh Grange King Pede card parties, 6:30 p.m. that supports our commuto slow down our fast-paced nity. Walk ins are welcome Sun., May 19, Rokeby Opening and Contemporary Art Exhibit. media streams. By creator for an appoint call Sun., May 19, Ferrisburgh Historical Society tour of John Strong Mansion, 1:30 p.m. ing complex photographs, 1-800-RED CROSS (800) they afford the viewer an Wed., May 22, Underclass Awards Ceremony, VUHS Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

733-2767 or go online to opportunity to reflect and Thu., May 23, Kindergarten Parent Night, FCS, 6 p.m. redcrossblood.org. consider how to see the Thu., May 23, Rising 7th Grade Parent Night, VUHS Library 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The Vermont Daughters world. Among the work on of the American Revolution Thu., May 23, Charlie Nardozzi and Summer Gardening, Bixby, 6-7:30 p.m. view will be a thirty-foot have invited the Ferrisburgh photograph of Rokeby by Sat., May 25: Opening Day, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum community for a private tour Stephen Schaub that exemSat., May 25, Essex Junction Memorial Day Parade, area school bands will participate. of the 200 year old home plifies how contemporary Mon., May 27, Vergennes Memorial Day Parade, area school bands will participate of a Revolutionary War artists can draw out new General. The John Strong Wed., May 29: Music of Stephen Foster, 5-6 Grade, FCS 6 p.m. views and perspectives.

Mansion tour will take place Thu., May 30, Grades 7-12 Instrumental Pops Concert, VUHS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Paper Making with a on Sunday, May 19, at 2 Mon., June 3, Burlington Jazz Festival, Commodore Jazz Band, Upper Church St., 3:45 p.m.

Purpose is a special offerp.m. Meet at the FHS Center Wed., June 5, Grades 7-12 Vocal Pops Concert, VUHS Auditorium, 7 p.m.Ebit aut autemQuia ing at Rokeby in May. Schoolhouse to join the car Workshops will demonpools leaving at 1:30 p.m. strate the process of papergames. King Pede is a unique game justice issues.

Experience one of Vermont’s most that involves “trick-taking” techniques Contemporary Art at Rokeby making and letterpress printing. Paper important 18th century homes and a such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. Museum will present two exhibi- will be made with cast off clothing and masterpiece of Federal architecture. It’s a game of fun and skill so come tions, introduce an artist member- fibers and participants will also be able The tour will include period room prepared to use your strategic thinking. ship program, conduct a symposium to work with table top printing presses displays and stories of a Colonial Contemporary Art at Rokeby about the relationship between art and and moveable type similar to 19th family’s life in the northern wilder- Museum, beginning in May, is a history, and host an artist lab designed century tools. The workshops will be ness. For more information, call Gail series of events produced in collabo- to support the development of an held for students on May 8, 9, and 10. at 802-425-4505. ration with Kasini House. This is an artist’s practice. Collaborator Kasini A “drop in” version of the workshops The Ferrisburgh Grange “King ambitious two-year project designed House is a contemporary art produc- will be held for the general public on Pede” card parties are scheduled for to engage artists and the public with tion company that operates out of May 11 and May 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The program is made possible by the Saturdays of May 11 and 25. The Rokeby Museum archives, objects, Burlington and Montréal. community is invited to enjoy these buildings, and land. Project activities “Rokeby Through the Lens,” the first papermaker John Turner (Wild Roots get togethers, held at the Ferrisburgh will demonstrate how contemporary of the contemporary art exhibits, will Farm, Bristol), printer John Vincent Town Hall and Community Center. art can pick up the unfinished work of be held May 19-June 16. The writers (A Revolutionary Press, New Haven) The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with history and foster civic engagement in and artists among Rokeby’s Robinson and bookbinder Jane Ploughman a sandwich supper and then on to the social, economic, and environmental family were keen observers of the (Ploughgirl Press, New Haven).

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 16th, 2019 Pick Up – Saturday, May 18th,10AM – 12PM

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will open for the 2019 Season on Saturday, May 25. Visit their website to learn what events and workshops are being offered, such as community rowing, a blacksmith “hammer-in,” and bladesmithing. The museum is offering a wide array of fishing. boating, and rowing camps.

In addition, the full museum campus and exhibit building will be open to the public. For more information visit lcmm.org.

NOTE: We are always interested in including a variety of Ferrisburgh-related news in this column, so if you have news that would be of interest, contact Sally Kerschner at smwkersch@comcast. net. You are able to access these columns and other information about Ferrisburgh news and events by viewing the Ferrisburgh Town Website at ferrisburghvt.org.

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Green Up Day provides a simple way for all of us to organize and pick up trash on the roads in our neighborhoods — a great way to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Many thanks to all Ferrisburgh residents for their efforts to keep our town looking tidy and also to Deb Healey for her many years of work to organize our annual Green Up Day.

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Saturday, April 27th 3pm - Preview 4pm - Live Auction

Tom Broughton, Auctioneer An Auction Filled with Antiques and Better Things!

Fine Antiques / Art / Estate Jewelry Local Artisan Crafts / Handmade Quilts Woodworking Tools / Yard Equipment / Much More! & a 2008 MAZDA SEDAN! MORE INFO AT: ststephensmidd.org VFW Building at 530 Exchange Street, Middlebury Refreshments sold by the VFW from 3 - 6pm Proceeds Benefit The Historic Preservation Fund of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church “The Historic Church on the Green”

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Green Mountain Club hike in Bristol. *RESCHEDULED from Friday April 12*.

Thursday April 25, the Watershed Center, Plank Rd. Moderate, approx. 5-mile hike on the Waterworks property, mostly level. Mostly gradual elevation gain of 550’ to west ridge and overlook.

Dress for the weather; waterproof boots recommended. Bring poles, water and a hearty snack or lunch. Meet at parking area on Plank Road at 9 a.m. Contact Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@gmail. com or 802-388-5407 to confirm. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m. Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Money Smart for Older Adults – Prevent Financial Exploitation Part 3 at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon of turkey a la king, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, biscuits and pumpkin custard with cream. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided.

Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

American Red Cross Blood Donation in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury College, 58 Hepburn Rd. Give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April.

Eligible donors of all blood types — especially type O — are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring.

Gun control advocate Evelyn Augusto in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 1-3 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Otter Creek Poetry Workshop and Ilsley Library welcome Augusto to talk about the role poetry can play in this critical social issue. Her motto is “Guns Don’t Save People, Poets Do.” A Walk in their Shoes: Dementia Simulation in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 25, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join an experience that will help you understand how it feels to manage the many challenges dementia presents.

Certified Dementia Practitioners to take you through an experience to better create a positive environment for those with dementia. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Middle East policy lecture by Ambassador Barbara Leaf in Middlebury. Thursday, April 25, 4:30-6 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 House Conference Room, 148 Hillcrest Rd. The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs hosts Barbara A. Leaf, the U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates from 2014-2018 and Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute.

“We Are All Fast Food Workers Now” in Middlebury.

Thursday, April 25, 4:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 House Conference Room, 148 Hillcrest Rd. The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs hosts this lecture by Annelise Orleck, a professor of History at Dartmouth College and the author of five books on the history of U.S. women, politics, immigration, and activism. Orleck will discuss low-wage worker movements from around the globe, specifically those of fast-food workers and farmworkers in places such as Cambodia, Bangladesh, and the United States.

Red Scare discussion in Vergennes. Thursday, April 25, 6-7 p.m., Community Room, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Authors and historians Rick Winston and David Holmes will facilitate a lively discussion centered on the anti-Communist fear known as the Red Scare and how if affected Vermont. The first 20 attendees will receive a free copy of Winston’s “Red Scare in the Green Mountains: Vermont in the McCarthy Era 19461960.” Copies of Holmes’s “Stalking the Academic Communist: Intellectual Freedom and the Firing of Alex Novikoff” will also be available. Light refreshments. ADA accessible by a lift. More info call 802-877-2211.

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Rummage and food sale Middlebury.

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

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, April 26, Rosie’s, Route 7 South. Doors open at 11:30, meal served at noon of ham dinner with mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, dinner roll and strawberry shortcake. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

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

Cookbook author Alexandra Stafford in Middlebury.

Friday, April 26, 5-7 p.m., Kiss the Cook, Merchants Row. Meet baker, food blogger and author of “Bread Toast Crumbs.” Stafford lives Upstate New York.

In April 2017, her cookbook, Bread Toast Crumbs, made it’s way into the world. She is a contributor to Food52. Copies available for sale and signing.

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

Dress for the weather. Free. Bring snacks or a meal.

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

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Safely dispose of unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Collection sites in Addison County include: Addison County Sheriff’s Department, 35 Court St., Middlebury; Middlebury Police Department, 1 Lucius Shaw Ln., Middlebury; Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks, 2490 Route 7, New Haven; Bristol Police department, 72 Munsill Ave., Bristol; and Vergennes Police Department, 8 Main St., Vergennes.

Green Mountain Club wildflower hike in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, April 27, Kingsland Bay State Park. Easy two-mile leisurely walk with hope of seeing trillia and other wildflowers. More info

Landscape and identity

IN “NATURAL ICONS and National Identity: Frederic Church’s Landscapes” Eleanor Jones Harvey, senior curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, explores how and why we used Church’s American landscapes to distinguish the scale and scope of our cultural ambitions. The talk will take place on Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m., at Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. in Middlebury.

“New England Scenery” by Frederic Edwin Church, 1851

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

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

Sewing For Change bag workshop in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bundle, 60 Main St. Come make a bag/take a bag at Bundle, Middlebury’s new pop-up event space at 60 Main Street (formerly Clay’s). Help end single-use bags.

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

Refreshments available! More info contact St. Stephen’s office at 802-388-7200.

Odyssey of the Mind fundraiser in Cornwall.

Saturday, April 27, 5-8 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30. Come help the Town of Brandon Rec. Department’ Odyssey of the Mind team raise funds for their trip to the World Finals in Michigan May 22-25. Live music by sibling trio The Threatles starts at 6 p.m. Pizza, raffles, silent auction, and games for all ages. Pre-order a large 14” pizza with salad and dessert for up to four people for $25, or $9 for an adult meal and $6 children’s meal. Taco bowl option available as well. Pre-orders or more info contact joymarcotte@gmail.com or 802-236-0347.

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

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Relay for Life in Middlebury. Sunday, April 28, noon-6 p.m., behind Battell Residence Hall, Middlebury College. Honor individuals and families that have been affected by cancer and help the American Cancer Society fundraiser raise funds to support cancer research.

This year’s event will be a carnival, with lots of food, lawn games, bottle and ring toss, a dunk tank, a bounce house, live entertainment, traditional Relay For Life events like the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony. Tickets $10.

Spring wildflower walk in Orwell. Sunday, April 28, 1-3 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Join a guided walk to look for spring wildflowers with Amy Olmsted, horticulturist with Rocky Dale Gardens in Bristol.

Learn where and how to look for early wildflowers, to identify the flowers you see, their common and scientific names and discuss their habitat. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, be prepared for the trails and bring water. Tickets $5 adults/children under 15 free. More info call 802-759-2412.

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

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

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Legislative Breakfast in Granville.

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

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

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

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 30, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of roast pork, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, wheat roll and oatmeal raisin cookies. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

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

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Health Education Learning Program (H.E.L.P.) celebration in Bristol.

Wednesday, May 1, 7-8 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. Celebrate the student, staff and volunteer participants of this year’s H.E.L.P. program with the debut the students’ PSA’s, announcement of winners and presentation of youth leadership awards. Free. Refreshments served.

More info at jesse@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org or 802-388-7189.

Historic preservation talk in Shoreham. Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Platt memorial Library, 279 Main St. Barbara Bosworth will speak to the Shoreham Historical Society about building preservation, particularly about the Historical Society’s School House and the Universalist Church (also known as the Masonic Temple or Conservatory). Bosworth is a Shoreham resident and recent graduate of the UVM Historic Preservation Program in the History Department. Refreshments provided.

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

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

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

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

Bike Swap in Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 3-6:30 p.m.

Cannon Park. Drop off bikes and gear you wish to give away or sell on consignment at Frog Hollow Bikes up to noon on Friday, May 3. Look for displays from local groups, demo rides, electric bikes and cars and great deals. Proceeds benefit Middlebury Safe Routes. More info contact froghollowbikes@gmail. com.

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

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

2019 Mountain bike season kick off in Middlebury.

Friday, May 3, 7-9 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Help the Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) maintain and develop sustainable mountain bike trails in Addison County. Cash Bar, Southwest Cafe, Swag and brief update from the ACBC Board.

May

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SATURDAY

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

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

Spring tag sale in Bristol. Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. The church’s annual sale. If rain, it will be inside the church. Youth of the church will be selling baked goods to raise money for their mission trip in North Carolina in July to help with repairs. Other items include toys, books, puzzles, a few clothes, kitchen items and much more. Something for everyone.

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

“The Farewell” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, May 4, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual life, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai (grandma), has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself.

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Relay for Life chicken and biscuit dinner in Brandon.

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

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SUNDAY

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

All-you-can-eat breakfast in Monkton. Sunday, May 5, 8-11 a.m., Monkton Volunteer Fire Department, 347 States Prison Hollow Rd. Meal consists of regular and blueberry pancakes, egg casserole, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon and sausage, coffee, juice and milk. Join friends, family and neighbors for a little conversation, a great meal and a way to support the Monkton Volunteer Fire Department.

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

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

Baseball Bingo Extravaganza in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m. until it ends, American Legion Post 27, 49 Wilson Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m. Regular games at 1:00 p.m. Quickies start at 12:15 p.m. Regulars and specials, silent auction, pull tab tickets, and concessions. All proceeds support the Middlebury Union High School baseball team.

Guided history walk in Orwell. Sunday, May 5, 1-4 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. A pre-opening day guided history walk with Revolutionary War expert Mike Barbieri, Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, and site administrator Elsa Gilbertson. Go off the trails to explore this Revolutionary War site. The focus will be on the camps and brigade layouts here in 1776-77. Tickets $5 adults/children under 15 free.

Wear sturdy boots, be prepared for off-trail walking, and dress for the weather.

Middlebury Shape Note Singers in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m., Mitchell Green Lounge, McCullough Student Center, Old Chapel Rd. Community singing of traditional songs, anthems, and hymns from the Sacred Harp Song Book, in 4-part, a capella harmony. Loaner books are available. Free and open to all. More info at FaceBook/Middlebury Shape Note Singers or contact David, rosenber@middlebury.edu.

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Poetry reading in Middlebury. Monday, May 6, 11 a.m.-noon, Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Poet Gary Margolis will read from his newly published collection. Free and open to the public.

“Maria by Callas” on screen in Middlebury. Monday, May 6, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. at Town Hall Theater. A benefit screening for non-profit organizations the Opera Company of Middlebury and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. Tickets $25, available at the Town Hall Theater Box Office, MondaySaturday, noon-5 p.m., at 802-382-9222 or online at townhalltheater.org/calendar-and-tickets/.

MiddMUG meeting in Middlebury. Monday, May 6, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Learn how to make personalized greeting cards, picture books, photo albums, and calendars using Photos or iPhotos. The rest of the evening will be for Q & A. More info at MiddMUG2018@mail.com. All levels of skills are welcome.

Piano recital in Middlebury. Monday, May 6, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Diana Fanning’s Middlebury College piano students return to EastView for a recital featuring their most recent work.

May

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TUESDAY

Blood pressure and foot care clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, May 7, 9 a.m., Brandon Senior Center, 1591 Forest Dale Rd. The cost of the foot clinic is $10. More info at 802-770-1536. No appointment necessary.

Make Zany Zines and Community Magazine in Middlebury. Begins Tuesday, May 7, 3:305:3- p.m., BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new

Pop-Up event space to create your own mini-magazine about something you love and contribute art, poetry, comics, you name it, to a one-of-a-kind magazine to share with the community. For ages: 8-100. Cost $80.

Register by emailing Claire Tebbs at weewren@gmail. com. Continues on May 14, 21 and 28.

MAUSD Fine Arts Festival in Bristol. Tuesday, May 7, 5-8 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. District Art Gallery will be open in the MAUHS Gym from 5-8 p.m. District Elementary and Middle School Chorus Concert Featuring Moira Smiley with Stefan Amidon and Corey DiMario from 6:30-8 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY

MAUSD Fine Arts Festival in Bristol.

Wednesday, May 8, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. District Art Gallery open in the MAUHS Gym from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Daytime workshops and performances for MAUSD students featuring African Drummers Jeh Kulu. Beeman Elementary School Concert, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Monkton Central School Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m.

“Eames: The Architect and the Painter” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The husbandand-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America’s most important designers. Their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life has been less widely understood. Part of THT’s Great Art Wednesdays film series. Tickets $13 adults/$8 students (includes a $1 preservation fee).

Book club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Conference Room, Crown Point Road at Short St. The Bridport Book Club will gather to discuss “Born a Crime,” by Trevor Noah. All interested readers welcome. More info call 802-758-2858.

May

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THURSDAY

MAUSD Fine Arts Festival in Bristol.

Thursday, May 9, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. District Art Gallery Open in the MAUHS Gym 8 a.m.-8 p.m., daytime workshops and performances for MAUSD students featuring Addison Repertory Theater, Robinson Elementary School Concert 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Spring wildflower walk in Addison. Thursday, May 9, 5:30-7 p.m. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, 966 Route 17. Vermont Fish & Wildlife botanist Bob Popp will lead the group looking for spring wildflowers. Dead Creek includes one of the largest remaining clay plain Forests in the state, with many unique plant species found here as a result. Meet at the visitor center and go on an easy walk looking for flowers and other unique plants.

“A Toast to the Arts” fundraiser in Middlebury.

Thursday, May 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Town Hall Theater’s first-ever fundraising gala event will highlight 28 top artists and their carefully selected works. Half the proceeds go to THT’s performing arts and educational programs. Live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. Tickets $25/ raffle tickets $5 each or $20 for five, available at townhalltheater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, in person at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or at the door one hour before the event. Preview for ticket holders Wednesday, May 8, noon-5 p.m.

“On the Waterfront” on screen in Middlebury.

Thursday, May 9, 6-8:30 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club’s third film this spring pits the power of a violent organization against one imperfect man. Can this lone dockworker stand up to the crushing force of a corrupt union boss and his gang?

A story of love, power, ethics and personal crisis starring the young Marlon Brando. Eva Marie Saint, Rod Steiger, Lee J. Cobb and Karl Malden make careerdefining performances.

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10

FRIDAY

Beth Duquette and Richard Ruane in Middlebury. Friday, May 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Bistro, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Duquette and Ruane return to the Bistro at EastView to perform with polished musicianship and harmonies and a wonderful repertoire of original songs and covers. Free and open to the public.

Artist opening reception in Brandon. Friday, May 10, 5 p.m., Compass Music and Arts Center Exhibition Hall, 333 Jones Drive, Park Village. Meet watercolorist Amanda Amend and see her work in “Lost Edges.”

Amend wowed judges at the Compass Music and Arts Center when she was recognized as one of three artists to receive awards for their work in the BARN ART exhibit early last year. On display through June.

“Wildlife” on screen in Middlebury. Friday, May 10, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In the final film of the 2018-2019 MNFF Winter Screening Series.

Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal star in a film set in 1960s small town Montana, where a 14-year-old boy witnesses his parents’ marriage falling apart after his golf pro father loses his job and leaves to fight fires in the Canadian wilderness. Tickets $13.

May

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SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club hike in Weybridge.

Saturday, May 11, Snake Mountain Trailhead.

Moderate hike from the Weybridge trailhead on Snake Mountain Road to the summit, with hope of wildflowers.

Northumbria in song

MUSICIANS MIKE WALKER, Wayne Lauden and Casey Burger will dive into the heritage of the region of England known as Northumbria at the next One World Library Project. The concert and presentation will take place on Thursday, April 25, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St., Bristol.

Photo courtesy One World Library Project

We Know What We Grow!

Come Visit Our Greenhouses Approximately 5 miles, with 1,000-foot elevation gain. More info contact leader Ali Zimmer at quickbeam@gmavt.net or 802-349-2166. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, May 11, 7-9 a.m., Meet Otter View parking area, Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. Help Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland.

Shorter and longer routes possible. Beginning birders are welcome. Come for all or part of the walk. More info call 802-388-1007 or 802-388-6019.

Spring rummage and food sale in Shoreham. Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Come for bargains in clothing and housewares and great food items as well. Bag Sale starts at noon — fill a bag with non-food items for only $5. Clean donations accepted at the church on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, between 1 and 3 p.m. No sporting goods or electronics. More info contact Jeri at 802-897-8591.

Human powered parade and celebration in Bristol.

Saturday, May 11, 10-2:30 p.m. Bristol Rec Park. This community event launches with a professional high flying BMX show and moves through town on human powered wheels. An after party includes a communitywide fête at the skate park with bands, pickleball, cargo bike test rides and bike races for kids.

Portrait of Abby Victoria Painter presentation in Middlebury. Satuday, May 11, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 park St. Pieter Broucke, Sheldon trustee and Middlebury College Professor of History of Art and Architecture/Director of the Arts selected this inaugural object for the Sheldon’s “Hidden Treasures” series.

Abby was the daughter of Gamaiel Painter, a key figure in the founding of the town of Middlebury and Middlebury College. Free with museum admission.

More info at henrysheldonmuseum.org.

King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, May 11, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center, Route 7. The evening begins with a sandwich supper and then on to the games. King Pede is a unique game that involves “trick-taking” techniques such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. A game of fun and skill. Come prepared to use your strategic thinking.

Harold Lloyd’s “Safety Last” on screen in Brandon.

Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. See Harold Lloyd’s iconic 1923 thrill comedy — the first film in the 2019 Silent Film Series at Brandon Town Hall. The story of “Safety Last” follows young go-getter Lloyd to the big city, where he hopes to make his mark in business and send for his small-town sweetheart. His career at a downtown department store stalls, however, until he gets a chance to pitch a surefire publicity idea — hire a human fly to climb the building’s exterior. Free.

Free will donations accepted. Family-friendly.

Pete Seeger Tribute sing-along concert in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. Folk singer Pete Seeger was born a century ago, in May, 1919. Come to this sing-along concert and celebrate Seeger’s life and work on behalf of peace, justice and the earth. All proceeds benefit for The Open Door Clinic. The concert will feature musicians who worked closely with Seeger.

More info and tickets at riseupsingingvtconcert.com.

Hilton Park on stage in Brandon. Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear Hilton Park’s unique style of Americana/Folk for Mother’s Day. The trio hails from southern Maine and is made up of father Bruce Hilton, youngest son Connor and close musical partner, friend and neighbor Gregg Pannier. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. The Revenants perform in Lincoln. Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Come hear The Revenants’ Americana music. Part of the Burnham Music Series. Tickets $10 adults/kids and teens free.

Refreshments served. More info call 802-388-6863.

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SUNDAY

Vergennes Voyager bike ride in Vergennes. Sunday, May 12, 9:45 a.m., meets at Vergennes Union High School Parking lot, Monkton Rd. Green Mountain Bicycle Club has organized this 26-mile rolling or 39-mile flat to rolling rural ride running along Otter Creek to Middlebury for a bakery stop. The longer ride rolls out by Kingsland Bay State Park before heading south to Middlebury.

More info contact John Bertelsen at 802-864-0101 or jo.bertel@gmail.com, or Karla Ferrelli at 802-864-0101 or karla.ferrelli@gmail.com.

Met Live in HD: “Dialogue Des Carmélites” in Middlebury. Sunday, May 12, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress. Pre-performance talk at 12:15 p.m. by Scott Morrison in the Studio downstairs. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/$10 students (+1 preservation fee).

L IV E M U S I C Greg Humphrey and friends in Middlebury. Friday, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Brentano String Quartet and Dawn Upshaw in Middlebury. Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Arts Center.

Sean Ashby performs in Brandon. Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Heron Fire in Middlebury. Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus in Middlebury.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diana Fanning Piano students’ recital in Middlebury.

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

Beth Duquette and Richard Ruane in Middlebury.

Friday, May 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Pete Seeger Tribute in Middlebury. Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church.

Hilton Park in Brandon. Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

The Revenants perform in Lincoln. Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall.

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Two Bristol kids win state chess titles BRISTOL — The thirtysecond annual Vermont Scholastic Chess Championships were held on Saturday, April 6, at Berlin Elementary School in Berlin, Vermont. Students from across the state competed for grade level championships in Kindergarten through

grade 6, plus middle school and high school championships. Two Bristol boys, Jack Frizzell and Jacob Graham, took home wins from the event.

Graham was the victor in the Middle School division, and won the right to represent Vermont in

the Barber K-8 Nationals, held in Orlando this summer. Graham is a 6th-grader at the Bridge School and was allowed to compete in the middle school division. Frizzell, competing in his first-ever tournament, took home a trophy as the 5th Grade Division Champion.

JACK FRIZZELL, A Bristol Elementary School 5th-grader, was the 5th Grade Division Champion 2019 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Tournament.

Photo courtesy Vermont State Scholastic Chess Tournament

JACOB GRAHAM OF Bristol won the 2019 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Middle School Division. He now has the chance to represent Vermont in the Barber K-8 Nationals held in Florida.

Photo courtesy Vermont State Scholastic Chess Tournament

Local 4-H-ers compete well at annual NW regionals HINESBURG — For 4-H’ers from 11 4-H clubs in northwestern Vermont, April 13 was a day to show off their project work, achievements and talent at the annual Northwest 4-H Regional Day. They gathered at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg for the annual event, which was sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H. In addition to earning ribbons, many

of the participants, ages 8 and up, were selected to perform again at 4-H State Day, May 11, at the Barre Civic Center in Barre, with their stage presentations, illustrated talks, speeches and demonstrations or in the fashion revue. Several 4-H’ers also will share their tabletop displays, posters, photographs, videos and maker-tinker creations.

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Photography: Georgia Krause and Lea Krause, both from Addison Poster: Chase Atkins, Mason Atkins and Abigail Reen, all from Lincoln; Brendan Gebo and Reigin Gracie, both from Bristol; Kylee Shepard, Middlebury Tabletop Display: Amelia Kennett (The Friesian Horse), Calvin Kennett (Frizzle Bantam Genetics), Tucker Kennett (Homing Pigeon Stages of Growth) and Wyatt Kennett

(Black River Canal System), all from Middlebury; Caleb Moran (Pulled Candy) and William Moran (Modern Automotive Safety Features: Black Holes), both from Bristol; and Liam Wagner, Bridport (Animals That People Commonly Confuse) To learn more about the UVM Extension 4-H program in Addison County, contact Martha Seifert at martha.seifert@uvm.edu (Franklin and Grand Isle Counties).

Notes of appreciation Thanks to volunteer free tax preparers This tax season, RSVP of Addison County partnered with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program to offer free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers. During the course of the season, the team provided tax assistance to over 500 area residents.

RSVP would like to acknowledge AARP tax preparers Dinah Bain, Sandi Bauer, Mary Conlon, Kathy Duclos, Marshall Eddy, Gisela

Palmer, Tom Spencer, Kathy Starr, Joyce Stephens and tax scheduler Janice Whittemore for their support and dedication to the program. We would also like to thank the Bixby Memorial Library, the Bristol Rescue Squad and Middlebury Regional Emergency & Medical Services for serving as host sites.

Lynn Bosworth Weybridge on behalf of RSVP

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Firefighters bestow $500 scolarships on local youth ADDISON COUNTY — Recently the Addison County Firefighters Association Scholarship Committee announced that two Addison County students, Madeline Bernoudy and Danielle Catella, were chosen to receive $500 scholarships from the association.

The scholarships were acknowledged in Ferrisburgh on April 17, at the association’s quarterly dinner and meeting. The awards are given annually to children of firefighters or students who are pursuing a college education in a firerelated

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Bernoudy is the daughter of Marjorie and Scott Bernoudy of Lincoln. She graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in 2018 and will attend Ferrandi in Paris, France, seeking a degree in professional French Pastry.

Catella is the daughter of Roy and Vicki Catella of Bristol. She will graduate from Mount Abraham Union High School this June and will attend Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., in the fall, seeking a degree in Criminal Justice.

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LONG BEFORE IT was Pratt’s Store, a retail establishment in the building at the corner of Routes 22A and 125W was known as “Fletcher’s.” Like Pratt’s it was a general store.

Photo courtesy of Stacey Stone

Pratt’s (Continued from Page 1A) 50 College St. in Middlebury. He simultaneously held down a job at the Monument Farms dairy in Weybridge.

Pratt knew what it took to run a small store and decided he was ready to become self-employed.

“I thought it was time to try something myself,” Pratt said this week.

So with financial help from his dad and the First National Bank of Orwell, Pratt acquired his Bridport store from the Broughton family.

The family knew it was just the latest custodian of a Bridport mercantile center that dates back more than a century. Its previous names included Fletcher’s, Spaulding & Petty and Broughton’s. In the old days, the store used to sell food and supplies in bulk. It changed with the times to reflect its customers’ evolving needs. Fewer farms and big families meant less emphasis on bulk sales. Smaller families — often with two parents in the workforce — has prompted Pratt’s to place a premium on “convenience,” such as a large deli that serves up tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner fare, like sandwiches and pre-made suppers of spaghetti, meatloaf, ham and other homemade favorites.

“A lot of the time, people plan their day so they’re around here at lunchtime,” Darwin’s daughter, Stacey (Pratt) Stone, said with a smile.

Indeed, Pratt’s really can’t be called a “general store” at this point.

It’s become much more than that. The Pratt family, during its ownership, has more than doubled the store size from the original 1,200 square feet to approximately 3,000 square feet.

And all of that space is put to good use. This isn’t just a place to grab a gallon of milk, a scratch ticket and a loaf of bread on the way home from work. Pratt’s has remained vital by offering a wider variety of items than your typical mom-and-pop operation.

It’s really a grocery store. And a hardware store. And a restaurant.

You’ll find, among other things, fresh produce, maple syrup, snacks, canned foods, cereal, condiments, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and of course one of the best-stocked delis in the county.

Short a quart of motor oil?

Pratt’s has it.

Need a birthday card lickety-split?

Pratt’s has those, too. Not to mention funnels, padlocks, tape and even paint.

The Pratt family’s business philosophy is simple and sensible: In an era when small general stores are folding as they continue to lose customers to major shopping hubs, why not create your own shopping hub?

“We try to give people what they need,” said Darwin Pratt, who makes a point of stocking local products whenever possible. “And if it’s something we don’t have, we’ll order it.”

‘HEART OF THE COMMUNITY’ And that’s what has kept generations of Bridport families dedicated to their local store.

Stacey (Pratt) Stone, Sue Pratt and Darwin Pratt Bridport resident Marie Audet has been a loyal Pratt’s shopper for many years. She called the Pratt family “a local treasure. I’m so happy they’re here.”

She explained that many Bridport families live 10 or more miles way from Middlebury, and Pratt’s has provided a solid, local option for purchases close to home. The store also draws customers from as far away as Vergennes and Benson, and gets a lot of loyal shoppers from nearby New York state.

“They make sure everyone is happy,” Audet said of the Pratts.

“They are part of the heart of our community.”

Customer service has remained job one, and it’s kept Darwin and his wife, Sue, awake some nights — when they’ve answered a knock on the door from a weary traveler asking if they could turn on their gas pump to replenish an empty fuel tank.

The Pratts haven’t left anyone stranded yet.

“I am so happy to have customers from Bridport and the surrounding towns support me, when stores in a lot of other towns are closing,” Darwin Pratt said.

Stone recalled the day two guys named “Ben” and “Jerry” stopped by the store encouraging the Pratts to carry their funky new brand of premium ice cream. Stone was surprised by the suggested retail price, but people were willing to pay it. Ben & Jerry’s Homemade is of course now an international phenomenon.

While Pratt’s Store doesn’t have a potbelly stove surrounded by seats, shoppers still like to linger at the counter and catch up on local gossip.

And some customers leave with a lot more than a just a bagful of groceries.

Darwin and his son Corey Pratt are both justices of the peace. As such, they’re qualified to perform marriage ceremonies. Some have taken place in Darwin and Sue Pratt’s apartment above the store. They’ve also officiated at unions in local residents’ yards, on Mount Philo and at Mead Chapel at Middlebury College.

Darwin Pratt estimates he’s

THE PRATT FAMILY has more than doubled the size of the store over 50 years so that it offers 3,000 square feet of space, plus an apartment upstairs for the proprietors.

Photo courtesy of Stacey Stone

joined around 160 couples in holy matrimony. And after one of the Pratts marries a couple, the store is able to cater the reception. Pratt’s branched into catering three years ago, and already has around 10 weddings lined up this year.

“What they want, we can do,” Pratt said.

Public service has been important to all members of the family.

Corey Pratt is a Bridport firefighter, member of the local Board of Civil Authority, has been a flag football coach, and is involved with the Friends of Middlebury Hockey.

Darwin Pratt is also a member of the BCA, and is chairman of the Tri-Town Water District board. The store routinely raises money for community organizations and local families who might be down on their luck.

LOCAL EMPLOYER Pratt’s has created local jobs to help support local households.

It was just Darwin, his parents and a part-timer who managed the store back in ’69. The staff has now grown to 17 full- and part-time employees, including a few who’ve been there more than a decade. Joyce Sunderland has worked at Pratt’s off and on since 1995.

“They’re wonderful people to work for,” Sunderland said of the Pratt family.

“We have a loyal employee base that wants the store to survive as much as the Pratt family does,” he said.

Corey began hanging around his folks’ store counter when he was 5; his sister, Stacey, became a regular helper at age 9. Both are now fulltime employees and are committed to keeping the enterprise in the family.

“I feel like Pratt’s Store is like another sibling,” Stone said. “It’s been part of our lives since we were born.”

“It feels great to carry on our dad’s passion,” she added.

And that’s music to her dad’s ears.

“I feel I’m the luckiest storeowner on the state of Vermont,” Pratt said.

The Pratts want their customers to share in the store’s 50th birthday celebration. So they’re planning a bunch of special 50th birthday specials through which shoppers can save significant money. Specials will extend to meats, pizzas, fish and other products. Several longtime suppliers to the store will donate prizes to raffle off. Plans call for hotdogs to be sold at 50 cents each on Wednesdays during the month of May, in a charitable effort that will benefit the Bridport Fire Department.

Pratt’s will host a “Bridport Day” during which local businesses will converge on the store property to showcase their products.

Look for more specifics in a store’s flyer to be included in an upcoming issue of the Independent.

Though Darwin Pratt is now in his golden years, he has no plans to retire.

He envisioned a 20-year career behind the counter, a benchmark he exceeded three decades ago.

“As long as I can keep doing it, I’m going to,” he said.

(Continued from Page 1A) government interference in the 2016 presidential election, which saw Trump prevail over Democrat Hilary Clinton, who out-polled her rival by almost 3 million in the popular vote.

The investigation found no collusion between Trump and Russian officials on the issue of elections meddling, but it didn’t exonerate the president on the topic of obstruction of justice. The report cites 10 instances in which Trump could have obstructed justice. U.S. House leaders are now weighing action they could take against Trump based on the report’s findings.

Welch on Tuesday advocated for hearings on the obstruction of justice allegations cited in the Mueller report. He sits on two of the three committees that would have jurisdiction in the hearings process: The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

“Impeachment is on the table; it certainly appears many of the documented steps it took to obstruct justice are impeachable,” Welch said. “But in my view, the approach we should take is to have hearings that are specific and concrete on each of those (10) items. If we have hearings, then it’s going to allow more participation by the American people, understanding what he did and how he did, and how constant and relentless his efforts were to interfere with this investigation. It raises the question of, ‘What does he have to hide?’ This is a process that has to take place, and I think hearings are the way to go.”

He acknowledged some of his Democratic colleagues are calling for impeachment proceedings against Trump. But Welch urged caution in that regard.

“If a prosecutor is going to build a case, it’s not just a matter of saying ‘somebody’s guilty’; it’s carefully constructing evidence, carefully presenting it, knowing you have to do it in a way that persuades that jury of 12 who know nothing about (the case) to begin with,” said Welch, a lawyer by trade. “To some extent, that’s an aspect of what we have to do here. We have to lay this out and make the case. The Mueller report gave a roadmap, but right now for many, it’s just a continuation of partisan politics. The guardrails of our democracy are really under

challenge by this president. If we’re the Mueller report was contrary to going to restore respect for the rule of Americans’ expectations of a biaslaw and confidence in government, free Justice Department, according there’s a big role the American to Welch. public have to play.”

“We’ve developed a strong Rather than pursuing impeachment, tradition since Watergate of the Welch believes Democrats should Justice Department being an impartial instead work toward Trump’s defeat institution responsible for justice,” in the 2020 elections. he said. “That’s been a touchstone “I think that’s the most important through Republican and Democratic thing we can do to get administrations. our Democracy back on The fact that Barr track,” he said. “We’ve essentially played got to be very careful defender of Trump, as on how we proceed, opposed to chief law because this is not enforcement officer, is just about impeaching very regrettable — and the sitting president, quite consistent with the it’s about restoring findings of the Muller a 200-plus-year report.”

Democracy.”

Welch said he Welch praised has a “high level of Mueller for generating discomfort” with the what he said was a many redactions in thorough report, one “The guardrails the Mueller report. that cost taxpayers of our He’d like the subject around $25 million. of the redactions to democracy are “I think the credibility be brought up during of that report started with really under Congressional hearings. the selection of Mueller challenge by “I think the full report to do it, and that was this president. should be provided to based on his reputation If we’re going the American people, as a ‘prosecutor’s to restore not just the members prosecutor,’ who played of Congress,” he said. respect for the it totally by the book,” “Obviously, there’s Welch said. “(Mueller) rule of law and a low level of trust lived up to his reputation confidence in about the redactions — as a person who is totally government, particularly in view of dedicated to the strictest there’s a big role the obvious deceptive legal standards.” approach the Attorney the American ATTORNEY General Barr took to public have to GENERAL BARR begin with.”

But he’s disappointed play.”

Welch is still with the way in which — Rep. Peter Welch reviewing nuances of Barr unveiled the report, the Mueller report, and which had many words hopes other citizens blacked out. will take the time to do so, too.

“The report shows the relentless “I think the power of this report efforts on the part of Trump and is how complete it is,” Welch said. his team to obstruct and interfere “What it shows is that the White with the investigation,” Welch said. House was ‘all obstruction, all “The damage is compounded by the time.’ This was a topic that the obvious bad role that Attorney dominated a lot of the activity by General Barr played — first, with President Trump and by the people his completely misleading four-page around him. As a citizen, it makes me summary of the 400-plus-page ask the question, ‘When did he have report, and then his bizarre ‘pre- time to govern?’ He was so caught buttal’ that he gave just before the up in this, so beleaguered with the report was released, when he said stain on his election as a result of things that were immediately refuted losing the popular vote by nearly 3 once the report was out.” million votes, and by the enormous Barr, according to Welch, benefit he received through Russian essentially acted as “the federal interference. You see a president defender for President Trump. That that’s been very preoccupied by in itself is fairly damaging.” what I think is a real theme on the The manner in which Barr released legitimacy of his election.”

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ANWSD (Continued from Page 1A) last October, both the board and the union have decided to call in a mediator to help reach an agreement concerning salary, the last major issue still on the table,” Soule wrote in an email.

Soule described the board’s last offer as a salary increase of 2.9 percent; she said the teachers were seeking a 3.7 percent increase.

Vergennes Union High School counselor Susan Oliveira is president of the ANTA and co-chief negotiator for the teachers. She described the board’s offer as a 0.7 percent salary increase.

“They didn’t want to move,” she said. “We offered to have a multiyear plan, they were not interested in that.”

Oliveira said she understood the pressure that the school board is under from taxpayers to keep costs under control.

“I have to get 100 faculty to ratify a contract proposal, they have to face a public with a budget,” she said. “They have to be thoughtful and careful. I get that.”

Oliveira said she felt lucky to live in a community that is “very

supportive of schools and students and teachers.”

And she pointed out that of the three school districts in Addison County, ANWSD typically pays teachers the least.

“We have a couple people leaving for more money,” she aid. “I have to keep saying that to the board; if you want to attract good people to the schools and the area, you have to pay more.”

Declaring impasse is recognition that third party assistance will be helpful in moving the negotiations forward. The parties will invite a neutral mediator to facilitate negotiations. While it is hoped that can happen soon, it can be difficult to find a mediator that is available.

If both parties cannot come to an agreement, then a factfinding process will begin, Soule explained. The fact-finder could issue a non-binding advisory report within 60 days.

“Board representatives are eager to meet with the mediator and union representatives and remain hopeful that an agreeable contract can be finalized before the end of the school year,” Soule wrote.

By the way (Continued from Page 1A) Green Up Day on May 4, Rachel Connor’s Girl Scout Troop will help Peace Garden coordinators spread compost to help the perennials that will come along soon to reach their full potential.

Helpers will gather at the garden at 9 a.m. Contact Phoebe Barash at phoebe@barashmediation.com to learn about ways you can help the Bristol Peace Garden bloom into the future.

Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will hold a live auction featuring fine antiques, more than 40 works of art, collectibles, estate jewelry, a car, handmade quilts, woodworking tools, a Troy Built chipper and much more this Saturday April 27, at the Middlebury VFW on Exchange Street. The event will begin with a preview of items at 3 p.m., followed by a 4 p.m. auction led by Tom Broughton. Proceeds benefit the church’s historic building preservation fund. The sale of the car will occur at 5 p.m. Get more info at: ststephensmidd.org.

Wondering what to do with all those plastic Easter eggs?

Homeward Bound, the Humane Society of Addison County, would like to take them off your hands.

The organization is looking for medium to large Easter eggs for its cat enrichment program.

Homeward Bound can use the eggs for many feline functions.

Cats enjoy eating canned food out of the larger eggs. They also like to find/play with the eggs when they’ve been filled with scented cotton balls. If you have any eggs to pass along, drop them off at the shelter at 236 Boardman St. in Middlebury. Homeward Bound is open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 noon -5 p.m., but the eggs can also be dropped off any time on the front porch.

Middlebury area residents and their four-legged family members have been disappointed at finding a padlock on the gate of the town’s popular dog park off South Street, behind the Middlebury Regional EMS headquarters. Rest assured, the dog park will reopen once its soil and grass is allowed to stabilize. Managers of the park are concerned dog traffic in the two-acre park — coupled with mud-season conditions — might put the amenity out of commission for a long time. Dog Park officials said they can’t pinpoint an opening date for the facility, but they’ll make sure to spread the word when it’s time.

Attention to those who live and drive in Lincoln: A pavement grinder will be in town during the week of April 29 to May 3, preparing road surfaces for future repairs. Grinding will begin on South Lincoln Road first, followed by Quaker Street,

Whether a contract is settled or not, the school boards and teachers will have to begin meeting this coming fall to begin working on a contract for fiscal year 2020-2012.

At the beginning of the negotiations, the board had 20 issues on the table, while the ANTA had 15. Apparently, all but five of these issues were settled prior to impasse.

For instance, the length of the school year for next year has been set. Oliveira said agreement was reached on health insurance.

She described two issues still unresolved.

“Teachers are very concerned with safety, we’ve been asking for improvements to create a safe work environment in our master agreement … looking for more communication,” Oliveira said.

“They are reluctant.”

She said there is also disagreement over the amount of WHILE FLOODING WASN’T as bad in Addison County as it was in other parts of Vermont, typical spring personal/sick time that teachers flooding swamped areas like this field beside Route 7 at the Salisbury/Leicester town line. would get.

Independent photos/Steve James Teachers will continue working through the end of the school year, as the contract for 2018-2019 is already in force. he said.

(Continued from Page 1A) According to Mark Bosma at the of the Addison County Regional “We made calls Thursday, Friday Vermont Agency of Transportation, Planning Commission. and Saturday to monitor things, but the nearest state road to flood was The Leicester-Whiting Road also there was mostly no impact,” Lougee Route 73 in Brandon. saw a little water, but was not closed, said.

“Most of the flooding was in the north of the state,” he said. then concluding with River “Cambridge, Lyndonville.”

Road. Expect delays and plan for In Burlington, Lake Champlain extra time commuting to work reached flood stage — 100 feet or school. For more information, — Sunday morning, and kayakers contact Lincoln Town Clerk were seen cruising over parts of the Sally Ober at 453-2980. waterfront sidewalk later in the day.

By Wednesday the lake had risen If you want to support students to 100.6 feet, according to the U.S. making healthy choices and you’re Geological Survey, and was expected looking for a midweek spirit-lifter, to continue rising. A flood warning here’s the perfect event for you: issued by the National Weather The culmination of the Health Service for the northern part of the Education Learning Program lake was expected to remain in effect (HELP), to be held in the Mount through the weekend.

Abraham Union High School Father south, however, Addison Auditorium on Wednesday, May County towns reported the all1, from 7-8 p.m. HELP encourages clear on Monday. Shoreham and students to adopt healthy behaviors, Ferrisburgh saw a little water on the provides opportunities for them roads — or along the edges — but to practice new skills, prompts not enough to close them. Panton important peer discussions around and Addison saw no flooding. substance use/abuse, and employs Bristol’s Department of Public strategies known to discourage Works took care of one small substance abuse. This year, Mount washout on Carlstrom Road, Abe and the Hannaford Career according to town administrator Center have sent a combined Valerie Capels, but it didn’t cause 88 students through the HELP significant damage. program. Student participants On Sunday Lemon Fair Road recently completed “Prevention in Weybridge was closed between Public Service Announcement Bittersweet Falls Road and Snake Videos,” and the winning PSA Mountain Road because the bridge team will be awarded with a trip over the river was flooded, according to Washington, D.C., to attend to Weybridge resident Kevin a national youth summit on Commins. substance abuse strategies. Learn Readers posted four photographs more about HELP or the upcoming to the Independent’s Facebook page, event by contacting Jesse Brooks, including one that showed flooding United Way of Addison County’s on Route 23 in Weybridge. prevention coordinator, at jesse@ In Middlebury, east of the covered unitedwayaddisoncounty.org, or bridge, Otter Creek seeped into 388-7189. backyards but did not cause any flooding to nearby homes.

Otter Creek also crept toward a residence near Macdonough Park in Vergennes, but by Tuesday night it had begun to recede without causing any damage, according to Public Works Supervisor Jim Larrow.

Though additional rain is expected this weekend, Larrow didn’t predict the city would see any additional trouble.

“We’re used to this sort of thing,” Larrow said. “It happens every year.”

HIGH WATERS ON the low ground behind the Middlebury Recreation Reach Christopher Ross at Center off Creek Road flooded Middlebury Union High School baseball field and prompted the school to postpone some games and move christopherr@addisonindepenent. another to Mount Abe. com.

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Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019 — PAGE 13A

Spellbound

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAN be an awkward time. The creators of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” think so, and they made a play that wrings all of the laughs out of this precious phase. The Middlebury Community Players production will be performed at Town Hall Theater eight times beginning tonight, April 25. The family-friendly, PG-rated show mixes teen angst with some adults who have their own issues. Add in audience participation and candy throwing, and the show looks to be a pretty fun night. Shown at a Tuesday rehearsal are, clockwise from left, actors Ryan Kirby, left, Hanna Logan and Leigh Guptill; Mark Gross; Logan, Kevin Commins and Jessica Allen; and Gross giving a tip of the hat.

Photos by Max Kraus

PAGE 14A — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019

Green Up Day information Addison County’s town-by-town listing

ADDISON COUNTY — This year’s Green Up day is Saturday, May 4. Towns across the county will be distributing garbage bags and taking them back when they are full in what has become a Vermont tradition. Check out the list below to see what your town has planned.

Addison: Contact Starr Phillips for Green Up bags at 759-2421 or pick up at the Town clerk’s office.

Town dump truck will be parked behind church at Addison 4 corners for drop off from the afternoon of Friday, May 3, until early morning Monday May 6.

Bridport: Bags available at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular hours. Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Drop off on Green Up Day at the Bridport Town Office.

PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS form a flag line at a recent memorial service for a veteran. There are more than 100 Patriot Guard Riders in Vermont who volunteer at dozens of veteran-related events each year.

Photo courtesy of George Brewer

Patriot Guard Riders (Continued from Page 1A) An Honor Guard’s main functions the PGR in 2013 after admiring a at a military funeral may include firing stream of the organization’s riders a volley shots as a salute, drumming heading to a funeral in northern New and other formal elements, such as England. draping (and removing) a flag over “Most of them were flying flags the coffin. As mandated by federal off their bikes, and I law, an honor guard knew it wasn’t a regular It was a detail must include at (motorcycle) group,” least two members of the rewarding Brewer said. “They had armed forces. vests on. I did a little experience.

If a family wants an inquiry online and found George Brewer honor guard for their out who they were.” veteran’s funeral, the got emotional He immediately joined when the PGR will make a referral the Vermont PGR, and deceased to the closest American found himself going on Legion or Veterans his first assignment, to veteran’s of Foreign Wars post, Rutland, just two weeks grateful family Brewer said. members later.

The PGR specializes “They handed me shook his in “flag line” formations. a flag and said, ‘Just hand after the As its name implies, do what everyone else members stand in a row, ceremony. does,’” Brewer recalled. each holding a U.S. flag It was a rewarding in a pattern OK’d by the experience. Brewer got emotional deceased veteran’s family. when the deceased veteran’s grateful “It’s quite impressive to see six family members shook his hand after to 60 flags out there flying in the the ceremony. breeze,” Brewer said.

“I’m kind of wimpy with that,” The Vermont PGR receives an Brewer said. “I was leaking.” average of 30 to 40 requests for The PGR shouldn’t be confused services each year, according to with the U.S. military’s Honor Brewer. A lot of those end up being in Guard, Brewer stressed. the Northeast Kingdom — home to a

GEORGE BREWER Of Middlebury (third from left) poses with a group of fellow Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who travel to veterans’ funerals to display the flag and support mourning families.

Photo courtesy of George Brewer

few funeral homes that are proactive about using the free service — and Randolph, home to the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

“We’ve done a (PGR detail) with as few as six members and as many as 100,” Brewer said.

That 100-person PGR detail, during the summer of 2016, was something to behold. It stretched from Oregon to Maine, culminating in the interment of the cremains of Army Private Jewett Williams, who had fought for the Union Army with the 20th Maine.

Williams’ urn, wrapped in a U.S. flag, made the 3,000-mile crosscountry trek on the motorcycles of participating Patriot Guard Riders.

Brewer was among the scores of PGR members who escorted Williams to his final resting place.

He joined the high-octane cortege at the New York-Vermont border, and stuck with the detail to Williams’ hometown, near Belfast, Maine.

It was an all-time PGR highlight, for sure, Brewer acknowledged.

Brewer and his crew are preparing for their next assignment, on Saturday, April 27, at the Riverside Cemetery in Ira. The Daughters of the American Revolution will officially mark the gravesites of two soldiers in the war for independence: Captain Thomas Collins and his son, Benoni Collins, who rose to the rank of sergeant.

It will be a solemn occasion. But when the ceremony ends, PGR members will catch up on news and talk about their next trip.

PGR members believe they’re only scratching the surface in terms of the number of veterans’ families they could be serving. They’d like more funeral homes to be aware of PGR activities.

“People don’t know we’re there for them,” Brewer lamented.

He recently wrote letters to many in-state funeral parlors, explaining the PGR’s free services. He hopes this will result in more demand.

“It’s an honor to do it,” he said.

Those interested in learning more about the Vermont PGR may log on to tinyurl.com/y53gh5u5.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Bristol: Pick up bags at the Town Clerk’s office from 8 a.m.4:30 p.m., April 29-May 3 and on the town green on May 4, from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Curbside pick-up on public roads before dusk. Green Up Day Expo on the Bristol Town Green from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cornwall: Bags and a map will be available at the Town Hall during business hours from April 30-May 3 and on Green Up Day at Bingham Elementary School if any are left Town trucks will be at Cornwall School Parking Lot on Green Up Day. The Cornwall Recreation Committee will hold Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-noon, also at the school.

Ferrisburgh: Bags available at the Town Clerks Office during business hours and at the Ferrisburgh school parking lot from 9-10 a.m. on Green Up Day. Drop Off across from Town Garage on Green Up Day only from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or by making special pick up arrangements with coordinator.

Goshen: Bags available in front of the Town Office and at gate on May 3. Leave bags along side of roads by May 7. BBQ on Green Up Day at the Town Hall at noon.

Granville: Pick up Bags at the Granville General Store from April 29-May 4, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Drop off at the dumpster at the Moss Glen Grange Hall on Green Up Day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hancock: Pick up bags at 9 a.m. on Green Up Day at the Town Hall.

Drop off at the public parking lot behind Town Hall before 5 p.m.

on Sunday, May 5. Hotdogs and snacks on Green Up Day at 1 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Leicester: Bags available any time of the Town Office — they’ll be next to the door. Drop off on May 4 and 5 May 5 at town shed or leave by side of the road.

Green-Up Day cookout May 4, from noon-1:30 p.m.

Lincoln: Pick up bags on May 4 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Lincoln Fire Station.

Drop on May 4 from 11a.m.-1 p.m. at Lincoln Fire Station only. Volunteer appreciation lunch and kid-only raffle from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., also at the Fire Station. Receive one ticket per bag dropped off. Raffle items drawn at 12:45 p.m. You must be present to win.

Middlebury: Bags available at businesses around town, hours depends on each business: Middlebury Area Land Trust, Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury Town Hall, Middlebury Town Offices, Middlebury DPW, East Middlebury Library, National Bank of Middlebury, or call 802558-4154/802-388-7697. Drop off May 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the East Middlebury Fire Station and at the Department of Public works, 1020 Rte. 7 South.

Monkton: Pick up bags at Monkton Town Hall on Green Up Day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop off on the same day at the Town Garage.

New Haven: Pick up bags on May 4 at the Town Green (across from the market & church) from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Leave all Bags tied shut on side of the road where you left off. The road crew will collect the bags on May 6th.

Orwell: Pick up bags during business hours at Buxton Store, Orwell Gas & Go, and the Town Clerk’s Office. Drop off on Green Up Day from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Orwell Town Garage. There will be a bag raffle for kids.

Panton: Get bags at the Town Hall during business hours, on May 4, or at the Town Garage any time. Drop off on roadside at locations that allow the road crew to pick bags up safely, or bring to the Town Garage on May 4.

Refreshments will be provided at the town office on Green Up day morning.

Ripton: Bags available at Ripton Elementary School from May 1-3, Ripton Country Store from April 29-May 4, North Branch School from April 29-May 3, or at the Town Shed on Green Up Day. Drop off on any Ripton road on May 4 or the Ripton Town Shed May 4-9.

Salisbury: Bags available at Kampersville Store from 8-10 a.m. on Green Up Day. Volunteer truck drivers will pick up bags along major roads that day or participants can take bags to the landfill by 1 p.m. on May 4.

Shoreham: Pick up bags during business hours at Town Clerks Office and Platt Memorial Library prior to May 4 or on Green Up Day during business hours at the recycling center, Champlain Orchards, Golden Russet Farm and The Halfway House Restaurant.

Drop off filled bags next to the Firehouse starting on May 1. All bags must be dropped off by noon on Green Up Day. Do not leave bags along the roadside. Anyone who drops off bags between 8 a.m. and noon on Green Up Day, will receive a coupon or gift from some generous Shoreham-based businesses and be entered into a raffle.

Starksboro: Bag pick-up at the Town Garage or Town Clerk’s Office during business hours. Drop off on Green Up Day at the Town Garage from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Vergennes: Pick up bags prior to May 4 at City Hall from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or at City Park from 8 a.m.-noon on Green Up Day. Drop the same day — leave bags on the roadside within city limits or at City Park (corner of Main St. & Green St.) from 8 a.m.-noon.

Waltham: Bags will be in the blue bin in the Sand Shed on the north side of Town Hall. Contact Green Up coordinator for drop off information.

Weybridge: Bags can be picked up from 9-11:30 a.m. on Green Up Day and be left on side of the road the same day.

Whiting: Pick up bags at the Town Clerk’s office during business hours. Drop off on Green Up Day at the Town Shed or leave on the roadside. BBQ at Town Hall at noon.

Ash Borer awareness week is coming up

BURLINGTON — The week of May 18-25 has been designated as National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, a nationwide effort to raise public awareness of an invasive forest pest that has destroyed millions of acres of ash forests in the U.S. University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, in collaboration with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, encourages Vermonters to get involved by planning a community activity, organizing a neighborhood ash tree tagging event or posting on social media or Front Porch Forum during the month of May. An online Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Toolkit (go.uvm. edu/eab-toolkit) has been created

to help inspire action and ideas. It contains videos, posters, sample social media posts and other tools; teacher resources; and information on the emerald ash borer, ash tree identification and how to plan a community presentation or conduct a neighborhood tree tagging event.

During National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week many community libraries will post informational posters on how to identify ash trees and detect and report findings of trees suspected to be infested with the emerald ash borer. This invasive wood-boring Asian beetle, first found in northern Orange County in 2018, has now been confirmed in four Vermont counties.

Young Writers Project (youngwritersproject.org) will announce the winners of an emerald

ash borer writing challenge cosponsored with the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program.

The three winners will be invited to read their winning poem or prose at the annual Vermont Arbor Day Conference, May 2, at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier.

In addition, a number of events are scheduled throughout May. For details and to learn about other planned activities, visit vtinvasives. org/news-events/events.

Events include an informational talk on Thursday, May 23, at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall from 7-9 p.m., hosted by the Ferrisburgh Conservation Commission.

For questions, or if planning an event or other activity, contact Ginger Nickerson, UVM Extension forest pest educator, at ginger. nickerson@uvm.edu.

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Police investigate vandalism complaint Vt. bears are waking up hungry

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police investigated a vandalism complaint at G. Stone Motors on Route 7 South this past Friday, April 19.

Two men are alleged to have wrenched a wing mirror from the side door of a white Ford truck parked in the G. Stone lot. Police said the incident was captured on video, and that the two suspected culprits left on foot.

The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call police at 388-3191.

In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Located a man in the College Street area who had allegedly been sending suicidal text messages to his parents in New York on April 15.

Police said the man reported feeling “a little down,” but insisted he had no plans to harm himself. Police referred the man to counseling services.

• Identified a woman in the Rogers Road area who had been threatening to harm herself on April 15, and drove her to Porter Hospital.

• Helped Vermont State Police in their search for a person in the Court Street area on April 15.

• Received a report of someone writing graffiti on the outside surface of a door at the Ilsley Library on Main Street on April 15.

• Searched for two truant students from Middlebury Union Middle School on April 15.

• Assisted Middlebury Regional EMS with a drunken man in the South Village Green housing development on April 15.

• Took into protective custody a drunken man on Maple Street

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and drove him to Rutland for detox services on April 16.

• Responded to a report of an out-of-control juvenile in the Dow Farm Lane area on April 16.

• Investigated a possible child abuse case at a South Village Green home on April 16.

• Assisted a person having a mental health episode in the Jayne Court area on April 16.

• Investigated an ATV accident off Shard Villa Road on April 17.

Police said the man driving the ATV was taken to Porter Hospital for treatment of an injured leg.

• Reunited a lost wallet with its owner on April 17.

• Responded to a domestic dispute at a Court Street home on April 17. Police referred the case to the Addison County State’s Attorney’s office for possible prosecution.

• Responded to a report of children playing on the Cross Street Bridge on April 17.

• Responded, with Middlebury Regional EMS, to the Main Street area on a report of a person who had overdosed on medications on April 17.

• Investigated allegations of sexting among MUMS students on April 17.

• Assisted a local parent with a child custody issue in the Main Street area on April 18.

• Received a report on April 18 of a person smashing the window of

a car parked off Porter Field Road in order to steal an undisclosed amount of cash.

• Assisted a local man who claimed to have been threatened in the Court Street area on April.

19. Police said the man couldn’t provide any details about the alleged incident.

• Cited Landon Urban, 32, of Lincoln for retail theft, following an alleged incident at Hannaford’s Supermarket on April 19. Police said an off-duty officer witnessed the alleged offense.

• Helped a Happy Valley Road resident believed to have been the victim of identity theft on April 19.

• Investigated a report of a man climbing up the train trestle off Water Street on April 20. Police said the man had left upon their arrival.

• Responded to a report of a man throwing things, spitting and swearing in the gazebo on the town green on April 20. Police said the man had left by the time they got there.

• Responded to a report of some Court Street neighbors allegedly threatening each other on April 21.

• Cited David Ambrose, 53, of Middlebury for driving with a suspended license, following a traffic stop on Main Street on April 21.

• Gave a homeless person a ride to the Charter House warming shelter on April 21.

• Responded to a noise complaint at a Weybridge Street residence just after midnight April 21. Police said the Middlebury College student residents were hosting a party, and were warned about having too many people on premises.

City police kept busy at Northlands VERGENNES — Vergennes police were kept busy recently with two calls involving students, and in one case staff, at the Northlands Job Corps federal training center.

First, on April 14 police received a report that several students had been assaulted by two other students as part of a hazing ritual.

According to police, two Northlands students told another student that the newcomer to a dorm had to be initiated and could choose from among a menu of initiation activities, including wearing painted fingernails for three days, joining in the Dorm 24 Fight Club in the basement, having their head dunked in a toilet or licking a toilet seat. Police issued tickets for hazing to Austin Trew, 21, of North Pownal and to Hezakhia Tanner, 25, of Belleville, N.J., 25; and both ere terminated from the Northlands program.

Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel said that his department contacted a residential counselor at the dorm and found out from a student that the counselor knew the hazing was going on. So police issued civil tickets to two Northlands employees for failing to stop hazing, which Merkel said carries a potential fine of $2,000 — twice the fine for hazing itself.

The second Northlands-related incident started on April 20, when police responded to a report of an intoxicated male on Green Street near New Haven Road. Officers couldn’t find the man at this time, but later in the evening found a heavily intoxicated man, transported him to Porter Hospital for detox and gave him paperwork for the Diversion program, since he was underage.

While investigating the matter, police said they discovered that two Northlands students had used the credit card of another Northlands student —an 18-year-old Connecticut resident — and refused to give the card back until he drank an excessive amount of alcohol.

Three students were cited.

Police cited Kaylor D. Kennedy, 21, of Bath N.Y., for extortion, making false reports to a police officer, furnishing alcohol to a minor and enabling consumption of alcohol by a minor. Also cited was Alan D. Burns, 22, of Bennington for reckless endangerment (specifically for leaving the victim outside knowing that he was heavily intoxicate and vomiting in 45 degree weather), furnishing alcohol to a minor, and enabling consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Cited as an accessory after the fact was Benjamin Fox, 19, of Enfield, Conn.; Merkel said he allowed on

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of the others to compel the victim to consume alcohol against his will, that he gave false information to police, and he engaged in reckless endangerment.

In other recent activity, Vergennes police conducted a number of Vehicle Identification Number inspections, and also: • On April 15 responded to an alarm at the police department. A defective phone alarm was blamed.

• On April 14 responded to a report of threatening behavior at Vergennes Union High School.

Police determined that the school had addressed the issue between a teacher and a student.

• On April 15 conducted a directed patrol at Green and Victory streets, and ended up issuing a ticket for stop sign violation.

• On April 15 assisted state police with a consent search in Ferrisburgh.

• On April 16 conducted a directed patrol on Monkton Road and issued two speeding tickets.

• On April 16 assisted the Department for Children and Families in removing a child from custody of the parents in the Hillside Acres neighborhood.

• On April 16 stopped a tractortrailer on Main Street and issued a citation to the driver for the truck being 4,000 pounds overweight, plus warned the driver for speeding.

• On April 17 helped out VUHS by dealing with a student who was suspected of trying to bring knives to school. Police said a person driving the student felt uneasy and, at the suggestion of school officials, stopped at the police department, where police took two knives from the student.

• On April 17 logged a complaint from a Walker Avenue resident who said another resident had opened their mail and talked to them in a derogatory manner. Police told the rude suspected mail thief to knock it off.

• On April 17 assisted state police with a landlord-tenant dispute on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh.

• On April 17 conducted foot patrols on Hillside Drive and Green Street.

• On April 18 performed a background investigation for the Department of Homeland Security.

• On April 18 logged a complaint of an attempted fraud that came through the mail to a city resident.

Police contacted a law enforcement agency in California, where the mail had come from, and asked that it follow up.

• On April 18 conducted a directed patrol at VUHS, specifically enforcing parking laws by issuing tickets for unauthorized parking in handicap spots and in fire lanes.

• On April 18 looked into a report of spilled fuels on Main Street, and discovered that it was transmission fluid leaking from a vehicle. Fire department personnel spread a substance to dry up the spill and police had the vehicle towed.

• On April 19 responded to a report of a minor accident in the Shaw’s supermarket parking lot. No injuries were reported.

• On April 20 conducted a directed patrol on New Haven Road.

• On April 20 check the local churches what with Easter coming up and news elsewhere in the world of churches being threatened.

• On April 21 logged a report that a man had taken a checkbook and wouldn’t give it back; investigation is ongoing.

• On April 21 conducted a directed patrol on East Street.

MONTPELIER — Black bears have awakened from their winter slumber and are once again roaming the landscape looking for food.

Vermont Fish & Wildlife is asking the public to help keep Vermont’s bears wild by removing any potential food sources that would cause them to associate people with food.

This spring may see a particularly high number of bear-human conflicts, according to Vermont’s lead bear biologist Forrest Hammond. “Last fall, there were not many wild bear foods out on the landscape due to the natural cycles of the plants that bears feed off of,” said Hammond. “As a result, bears went into their dens hungrier than usual and, as they get increasingly desperate, may seek human food sources. Before bears become a problem, it is more urgent than ever that Vermonters take steps to avoid attracting them by eliminating potential food sources.”

Vermont State Game Wardens report receiving numerous complaints of bear-human conflicts already this spring, unlike in previous years when they were infrequent until May and June. In one instance in Richmond, multiple attempts were made over several days to stop a bear from killing sheep and destroying property on a farm. Ultimately, the bear needed to be put down.

Hammond offers a few simple tips to avoid attracting bears: • Remove food sources that might attract hungry bears. These include pet food, barbecue grills, garbage, compost, and campsites with accessible food and food wastes.

• Birdfeeders are one of the most common bear attractants, so remove all birdfeeders and clean up seeds beneath them.

• Store garbage containers in a

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ticket to Lesley Bienvenue, 59, of Leicester for driving with a civilly suspended license, cited him for five counts of unlawful mischief and issued him multiple notices against trespass from Salisbury camp owners and a Leicester resident. Bienvenue is due to answer the changes on May 13.

In other recent activity, state police troopers: • On April 16 at approximately 10 p.m. came into contact with Michael Webb, 23, of Bristol at a residence on Carterville Road in Bristol. Troopers were aware that Webb had a court order not to be at the residence, so they took him into custody, transported him to the New Haven barracks, cited him for violating an abuse protection order pursuant and lodged him at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility on $500 bail.

• On April 20 at around 4 a.m. were dispatched to a Bristol home to look into the report of an intoxicated individual inside of a residence.

Police learned that the individual — identified as 39-year-old Travis Manning of Bristol —had an active warrant for his arrest. They took Manning into custody, transported him to the New Haven barracks for processing and lodged him at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Center.

• On April 21 at approximately 10:45 p.m. saw a grey Honda Civic travelling northbound on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh at a high rate of speed. Police said the Honda passed another northbound vehicle and almost struck a southbound vehicle head on. The trooper recorded the vehicle’s speed at 86 mph in a posted 50 mph zone. Police stopped the car and cited Grant Goebel, 23, of Burlington for negligent driving and excessive speed. They also issued tickets for speeding and passing in an unsafe spot, with together care a waiver fine of $599 and five points on insurance.

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• Keep a respectful distance from any bears you encounter. If a bear is up a tree near your home, bring your children and pets inside. Never approach bear cubs or attempt to ‘rescue’ them if you find them alone.

If you see a bear in a residential area or you encounter an aggressive bear, please contact your local warden or report the bear at vtfishandwildlife. com.

Residents are required by law to remove bear attractants and are reminded that it is illegal to feed bears in Vermont, even unintentionally.

Residents are also prohibited from killing problem bears without first taking extensive nonlethal measures and must first receive authorization from a State Game Warden.

Relocation is generally not an option,” noted Hammond. “It is extremely difficult to relocate a nuisance bear far enough away that it doesn’t return and, sadly, these bears sometimes need to be put down to protect human health.

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garage, shed or basement, and put your garbage out the morning of pickup rather than the night before.

Remove the garbage as often as possible.

• Consider installing electric fencing, a cheap and effective deterrent to bears, around dumpsters, chicken coops, berry gardens, beehives or other potential food sources. Motion-activated lights and alarms can also be used to deter bears before they become a problem, but may become less effective once a bear becomes habituated to people.

• Maintain a compost bin that is as scent free as possible by adding three parts carbon-rich ‘brown’ materials like dry leaves, straw, or ripped up paper for every one part food scraps or ‘green’ materials.

Turn the pile every couple of weeks and bury fresh food scraps down in the pile to reduce their attractiveness.

In backyard composters, avoid composting meat, dairy, or overly smelly foods.

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ADDISON COUNTY — A Leicester man is scheduled to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division, next month to answer charges that he spray painted signs in a Lake Dunmore neighborhood.

Vermont State Police were called to Kelsey Lane in Salisbury at around 8 a.m. on April 19 to look into vandalism complaints. Troopers found that one home’s garage door had been spray painted red. Two days later, on April 21, troopers responded to Kelsey Lane for another report of vandalism where a street sign and several private camp signs were also spray painted multiple times.

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

Bruce Bayliss While living in Portland, Oregon, Bruce Bayliss accumulated extensive experience on several boards that focused on issues such as improving education in Haiti and fostering relations between Japan, China and the greater Oregon community. After relocating to Weybridge, he joined the Board of Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater where he served for three years before becoming a generous member of United Way of Addison County’s Board. Bruce and his wife, Michele are thankful to live in Addison County and his community volunteer work is a way for him to express that gratitude. “Bruce gives generously of his time and talent,” says Helena Van Voorst, UWAC’s Executive Director.

“After nearly every Board meeting he shares an observation or idea with me.

I really value his quiet, thoughtful guidance.” Thank you Bruce for giving back to our community!

Anne Wallace Anne Wallace thinks of her volunteer work as a way to do the things she loves while also helping others. She keeps busy juggling multiple volunteer jobs for non profits such as Meals on Wheels, Wellspring Singers and Town Hall Theater -- each for over ten years. She also serves on the board for Lawrence Memorial Library, teaches knitting to children after school and is a Justice of the Peace. These opportunities allow Anne to enjoy her favorite activities, such as singing, delivering meals to people, meeting new people and lending others a hand. Thank you for the time you give, Anne!

Sally Burrell Sally fosters her many interests by volunteering. Her passion for the outdoors and protecting the earth is satisfied by volunteering for Bristol Energy Committee, Addison County River Watch Collaborative and the Bristol Trail Network. Her love of dance led her to open and volunteer for Open Dance in Bristol. “I love dancing freely and used to go to VT Dance Tribe regularly. I no longer wanted to drive to Shelburne or Burlington, so started one at Open Sky Studio with the help of friends. We love it!” Sally volunteers there about 12 hours per month, creating playlists, opening and setting up the studio, and maintaining the mailing list. She also serves on MAUSD’s Community Engagement Planning Team, which aims to get more input from the community about what matters to them in regards to decisions about the school. “It feels great to be embarking on a more comprehensive effort to include all voices in decisions about education in the district,” says Sally. Thank you Sally for your time and commitment to our community!

Lori Hynes Mackey Lori volunteers for several different organizations in Middlebury. She is an active member of the Porter Auxiliary Board, as well as MESA (Middlebury Elementary School Association). She volunteers for the Middlebury Maple run and Better Middlebury Partnership and has participated in United Way of Addison County’s Days of Caring. Thank you for your involvement in Addison County, Lori!

Eileen Brunetto Eileen is a champion for our local elderly population. She volunteers at Elderly Services where she often reads to clients on her lunch hour.

“I’ve been volunteering at Elderly Services for seven years,” she says. “I love being able to give back to our senior population, all who have lived interesting lives, have personal stories to share, and have contributed to the rich fiber that makes up Addison County.” She also delivers meals to home bound elderly residents. Sally’s time at Elderly Services also helps her feel connected to her 91-year-old mother, who resides in assisted living out of state. She explains, “Although I am not able to participate in her activities or daily life, it means quite a lot to be able to balance my mother’s care by contributing to our local residents’ enjoyment of life. I do it for them, I do it for my mom.” Thank you for your commitment and time, Eileen!

Vijaya Wunnava Vijaya’s volunteer journey began by doing data entry in the RSVP office, after which she started spending time directly with recipients of nonprofit services. “I read to the children at Mary Hogan with Everybody Wins,” says Vijaya. “I loved the people I worked with...Serena and Lynn.

I then read about opportunities in your beautiful newsletter and started volunteering for painting with the Memory Care unit in Porter Rehab. I then picked up delivering meals on wheels last June. I feel that the work is its own reward and have thoroughly enjoyed learning about our community and meeting people, and am grateful for the various opportunities to serve.” The community is grateful for your generosity and care, Vijaya!

Editor’s Note: It came to our attention that some of the United Way of Addison County volunteers were inadvertently omitted from our Volunteer Spotlight pages in last week’s Addison Independent. Please help us in thanking these generous volunteers for giving their time to our community!

Corinna Noelke & Maria Graham This duo runs the Middlebury Figure Skating Club, which offers lessons to children starting at age 5. Each year, over 60 local kids showcase the skills they learned by performing in the Middlebury College Winter Carnival Ice Show.

More than a thousand people come every year to watch it! Thank you for your involvement in bringing skating to Addison County!

Logan Price Logan Price works as a financial advisor and likes to use volunteer opportunities to develop his skills and make connections, while giving back to the community. He helps the United Way of Addison County by serving on the Board of Directors, working with our Development Committee on our annual campaign, and assisting qualified residents to complete their taxes through UWAC’s “My Free Taxes” program.

“One thing I really appreciate about Logan,” says Helena Van Voorst, UWAC’s Executive Director, “is his desire to practice new skills as a board member. He volunteered to take an active role in fundraising because he wanted to learn something new – in the non-profit world we call that hitting the board member jackpot!”

Logan also serves on the Board for College Street Children’s Center, is a member of Middlebury Rotary, and the treasurer for the Middlebury Dog Park committee. Logan lives in Middlebury with his wife and two young children. Thank you for your time and devotion to Addison County, Logan!

Ron Holmes Ron has been volunteering for United Way’s Days of Caring for the past 5 years. Days of Caring happens yearly in September; it is a day when Addison County residents roll up their sleeves to improve our community one project at a time. Ron got involved because he likes to help others and give back to the community. He is also a Sustaining Member and Trustee at the Shoreham Historical Society. Ron served as an Addison County Deputy Sheriff for 25 years during which he volunteered many hours providing rides and visiting homebound residents. Thank you for your involvement with Addison County, Ron!

Melanie Kessler Melanie Kessler, volunteers as the director and founder of the human powered parade and founder of the Bristol Town Safe Routes to Schools Task Force. A long time bike advocate, Melanie has been a nationwide leader in promoting human-powered transportation. Before moving back East, she launched Walk to School Day and Safe Routes to School programs in Oregon and California. Thank you for your bike advocacy, Melanie!

Brad Armstrong Brad Armstrong of Cornwall says that Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivery day is his most satisfying day of the week. He has been volunteering as a driver for Age Well’s MOW program for a year and a half and also volunteers at Addison County Food Shelf. “I feel that having access to good food promotes health and helps us to create joy in our lives. MOW gives me a chance to bring people health, joy, and a few laughs, too.

I so enjoy meeting new people and then getting to know them over time. Even if it’s only a few minutes a week, many people opens their hearts to me to tell their stories. And so my own heart is kept open to the difficulties of being homebound, being in need of nutrition and companionship, and to appreciating the strength, grace and humor that these clients embody.” Age Well’s Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator Christine Czarny says Brad is a joy to have as a MOW volunteer. “He is patient, flexible and extremely generous of his time and knowledge. Most recently, he assisted our agency when a representative from Bernie Sanders office participated in “March for Meals Community Champions Week,” taking them along on his deliveries and answering questions about the program.” Thank you for your time Brad!

Mary Neffinger Mary volunteers much of her time at Ferrisburgh Central School, where two of her children attend. She is active in the Ferrisburgh PTO and coordinates the school’s Four Winds program, which teaches kids about science and the natural world through hands-on learning activities and outdoor experiences. Mary also coordinates ANWSD Open Gym (an unstructured playtime where parents can bring their toddlers and preschoolers) and serves as co-leader of a troop of Daisy Scouts. “Some of the Daisy Scout programs were at risk of being discontinued without more volunteers stepping up,” explains Mary. This year, Mary has also volunteered many hours as a new member of United Way of Addison County’s (UWAC) Community Impact Funding (CIF) Committee. The Committee is charged with reading and scoring grants submitted to UWAC by Addison County nonprofits that need funding to support their human service programs. The process allocates thousands of dollars (raised through donations by local individuals and businesses) to roughly 30 Addison County nonprofits working to improve the health, education and financial stability of those who need it most in our community.

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Ursula Olender Ursula Olender, of New Haven, volunteers as a Girl Scout troop leader and trainer of adult Girl Scout volunteers. She will also serve as camp director for Green Mountain Day Camp, which is a one-week summer camp run by Girl Scout volunteers at Branbury State Park in Salisbury.

“Ursula has been a great asset to the Addison County community,” said Sarah Reilly, lead community and member support specialist for Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains.

“Girl Scouting is near and dear to her heart and her dedication to the girls and adults in her community is inspiring.” Ursula is also the internship and career advisor at Middlebury College, where she advises students on their career paths. Her Girl Scouts and college paths intersect at a special event she helps run at Middlebury College, called Girl Sports where college students lead the younger girls through a rotation of clinics in various sports, like swimming, soccer and basketball. Working with middle-school and highschool girls and those who are economically disadvantaged is where Ursula feels most energized. She does what she can to make sure that the Girl Scout program is available to every girl who wants to participate. “I’d love to see more people who don’t have kids, or whose kids have grown up do this,” she said. “You don’t have to be a mom to be a Girl Scout leader.” Thank you for your commitment to our young girls in Addison County, Ursula!

Megan Battey Megan has volunteered at Homeward Bound, doing administrative work in the office where she considers it “a thrill and an honor to work with such wonderful people and animals!”

She also serves on two boards: the Middlebury Area Community Garden, and the ACSWMD/ BOS (New Haven Alternate Representative to the Addison County Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors.) Thank you for your time, Megan!

Shane Kean Shane Kean of Middlebury has been a volunteer for Age Well’s Meals on Wheels program for over five years. As a volunteer, he loves providing nutritious meals and engaging in friendly conversations with seniors in his community.

Shane has also served as a board member for the Middlebury Amateur Hockey Association for the past year. Shane’s daytime job is with the National Bank of Middlebury. Thank you Shane for giving your time to our community!

Maria Farnsworth Maria cares for the health of shelter animals at Homeward Bound, where she has volunteered as an Animal Reiki Practitioner for two years.

“Sharing healing and being with the shelter animals brings me much joy,” says Maria. She is a Homeward Bound board member, as well as a Reiki volunteer. “The animals and people at the shelter ADORE Maria,” says Nance Hall the Volunteer Liaison at Homeward Bound. Thank you for your time and heart for animals, Maria!

Barbara (‘Shulamith’) Clearbridge Barbara volunteers for the Reparative Justice Board, which is part of Addison County Restorative Justice Services and she takes music programs to elderly clients at Project Independence. Addison County Independent readers might recognize her as one of the writers for Ways of Seeing section. In the past, Barbara has sung with Wellspring (a hospice choir) and delivered meals for Meals on Wheels. Nationally, she is on the steering committee for the War Tax Penalty Fund, which assists people who are conscientious objectors. Thank you for your time Barbara!

Peter Schenck Middlebury resident, Peter has spent the past seven years volunteering for Age Well, Hospice Volunteer Services and Town Hall Theater, and has recently added Volunteer Dog Walker for Homeward Bound to his resume. When asked what he enjoys most about volunteering, Peter responds, “I feel needed and appreciated, but more importantly, it expands my appreciation and understanding of people whose circumstances and life experience may be very different from mine. The wider understanding makes me more comfortable, compassionate, generous, present and “happier” than I might otherwise be. It is a gift to me for which I am deeply grateful.”

Age Well’s Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator, Christine Czarny, sings Peter’s praises. “Peter is an amazing and kind volunteer. He not only delivers meals in his hometown of Middlebury, but helps out in a moment’s notice in other towns such as Bridport and Vergennes, where we have a critical shortage of Meals on Wheels volunteers. Peter is extremely reliable, sometimes delivering two routes in a day if needed, and will train and orient new volunteers that come on board. He always has a positive attitude, and exudes the compassion that makes him an incredible asset to our agency. We are very lucky to have him!” Thank you for your dedication Peter!

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019 — PAGE 17A

Prescription drug take back day set for April 27

Bird lovers ready for a new season

VERMONT — With the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures, Vermont’s bird lovers are looking to the fields and woods for a flit of color in the bushes, or listening for an overhead chirp, whistle, squawk or honk as birds engage in their annual spring migration. Some of Vermont’s best bird-watching opportunities are at the state’s 99 wildlife management areas, or WMAs. Owned by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and managed for habitat, WMAs are great for wildlife-based recreation such as bird-watching.

According to Paul Hamelin, a Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologist who coordinates habitat management on Vermont’s WMAs, opportunities for birding abound A CANOE OR kayak is a great way to spot birds on many of Vermont’s wildlife management areas, including at every WMA. However, some are particularly excellent locations Little Otter Creek WMA in Ferrisburgh.

Photo/Tom Rogers, Vermont Fish & Wildlife for seeing birds. A number of local WMA’s feature in Hamelin’s top ten osprey, as well as Champlain Valley the opportunity to spot grassland the afternoon, except on the last birding spots. Hamelin’s brief guide woodland bird species. birds such as bobolinks and eastern weekend in April which is youth to each spot follows.

Snake Mountain WMA, meadowlarks, but the incredible turkey weekend and goes until 5 Dead Creek WMA, Addison and Weybridge diversity of birds at Pomainville p.m.. If birders choose to go out in Addison At Snake Mountain, spend time WMA includes wetland, shrubland, the morning, they are asked to steer Dead Creek is the crown jewel looking for hawks on wing while floodplain forest, and upland forest clear of turkey decoy setups and to of birding in Vermont, avoid areas with actively calling looking out over bird species. with a new visitor Lake Champlain Other sites on the top ten list turkeys, as these may be a hunter A wildlife center that opened in and the Adirondack include: Birdseye WMA in Ira, attempting to call birds in.

2017. There are trails management Mountains. Set out Castleton, and Poultney; Pine and lookout platforms, area can be on a hiking trail from Mountain WMA, in Groton, Ryegate, and on high-water found in nearly the eastern or western Newbury, and Topsham; Eagle Point years a canoe or kayak every corner of parking lot and meet WMA in Derby; West Mountain is also a great way to the state and up with a network of WMA in Maidstone, Ferdinand and see birds. A whopping trails that crisscross the Brunswick; Gale Meadows WMA there are birding 200 species can be ridgeline and summit in Londonderry and Winhall; and found at Dead Creek, opportunities of the mountain. Wenlock WMA in Ferdinand. particularly ducks, at every one of Birders come to Snake A wildlife management area shorebirds such as them year-round.

Mountain for the can be found in nearly every sandpipers, hawks and hawks — particularly corner of the state and there are falcons, and thousands during the fall migration — but they birding opportunities at every one of snow geese during the spring and stay for the many woodland bird of them year-round. Maps and fall migration. species. other information are available at Little Otter Creek WMA, Pomainville WMA, vtfishandwildlife.com/conserve/ FerrisburgH Brandon lands-and-habitats/.

Access is Little Otter Creek offers an Pomainville WMA is a grassland free, but birders can help conserve incredible array of wetlands located delight along the banks of Otter habitat for birds and other species at the mouth of the Little Otter Creek. From the parking lot along by purchasing an annual Vermont Creek on Lake Champlain. A Canoe Route 7, birders can forge their Habitat Stamp, available for $15 at or kayak is best for viewing, but own path through the waving vtfishandwildlife.com. any small boat can get you up the fields of grass or bring waders and In May, turkey hunters may be river from Lake Champlain. Expect check out the recently-restored present on WMAs in the morning to see wetland and shorebirds such wetlands. Birders flock here for but hunting does not occur in as bitterns, herons, ducks, and

Monkton MONKTON — Come one, come all to the Monkton Volunteer Fire Department’s annual All-You-CanEat breakfast on Sunday, May 5, from 8 to 11 a.m. The breakfast will be held at the MVFD on 3747 States Prison Hollow Road. The tasty meal will consist of regular and blueberry pancakes, egg casserole, scrambled eggs, French toast along with bacon and sausage. Drinks will be coffee,

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Come join your friends, family and neighbors for a little conversation, a great meal and a way to support your local fire department. For further information call Charlie at 877-2442.

Green-Up Day is Saturday, May 4.

It’s a chance to clean up the roadside of winter debris and beautify the area. For more information and Green-Up bags and gloves, stop in at

the town hall during regular hours.

There will be a map there to mark the area of town you intend to pick up so others can do a different area.

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VERMONT — Saturday, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and Vermonters can once again do their part to safely dispose of unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Communities across Vermont will set up collection sites that offer a safe, convenient and responsible way to get rid of leftover medication. By bringing medication to a collection site, you can make sure it won’t be misused or taken accidentally. Safe disposal also avoids endangering waterways and wildlife, which can happen when you flush medication or throw it in the trash.

Take Back Day is organized in partnership with the Health Department, local and state law enforcement, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). During last spring’s Take Back Day, Vermonters disposed of 6,008 pounds of medication.

“More than half of the people who misuse prescription medication get it from a friend or relative, often straight out of the medicine cabinet,” said Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D. “This is especially important with prescription painkillers: If you no longer need your medication, please do your part and dispose of it safely, so we can make sure it isn’t diverted

or misused.”

Studies show that 42 to 71 percent of opioids prescribed to patients after surgery go unused. “One of the most important things we can all do to help beat the opioid epidemic is to get rid of unused prescription opioids so they don’t end up on the street,” said Department of Public Safety Commissioner Thomas D. Anderson. “So, do some spring cleaning and cull out any unused or unwanted medicines, including opioids. Then take them to the nearest Take Back Day location — no questions asked. You could save a life.”

Medications you do need should be stored safely in a lock-box or locked medicine cabinet.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, visit a Take Back collection site. In Addison County these include: Addison County Sheriff’s Department, 35 Court St., Middlebury; Middlebury Police Department, 1 Lucius Shaw Ln., Middlebury; Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks, 2490 Route 7, New Haven; Bristol Police department, 72 Munsill Ave., Bristol; and Vergennes Police Department, 8 Main St., Vergennes.

Other drop-off sites can be found at takebackday.dea.gov, healthvermont.gov/doyourpart, by dialing 2-1-1 or at vermont211.org.

PAGE 18A — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019

Green New Deal

Photo - Jen Harper

(Continued from Page 1A) resolution would call on legislators to “implement a State Green New Deal program with a specific focus on energy, infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, land use, economics, demilitarization, inequality and financial reform.”

Even with the roadmap provided

by Ocasio-Cortez and Markey (and 90 of their colleagues), figuring out what a Vermont Green New Deal

should look like will require work of a much higher order than wordtweaking, i-dotting or t-crossing — and it will not happen in dorm rooms, classrooms or committee rooms.

Between the resolution and the comprehensive climate legislation it hopes to inspire stand more than 625,000 Vermonters with a wide range of concerns, resources and opinions.

With that in mind, Green New

Deal supporters have taken the first step toward outreach.

TOWN HALL Last Friday night, Sunrise Middlebury (the college-based node of a larger movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process) hosted a Green New Deal town hall meeting in Mead Chapel. Roughly 140 people attended.

It was just a baby step, to be sure, but these climate justice activists know a little something about putting one foot in front of the other. Earlier this month many of them walked 65 miles from Middlebury to Montpelier to support climate-change-related bills now being considered by the legislature.

Leif Taranta was one of them.

“People from across this country — from across the world — and this is already happening, so many people in this room are directly part of this — need to come together, to build huge coalitions of people from all sorts of backgrounds and really stand up for our survival,” Taranta said at the meeting. “This can look like nonviolent direct action. This can look like talking to your neighbor.

And all sorts of actions in between. If every single person is involved with this, we can win.”

After Taranta and five colleagues made their case for a Vermont Green New Deal — and patiently unpacked the false claims leveled against it by fossil fuel companies, climate deniers and climate delayers — they yielded the floor to their audience.

“How can we reach out to people who wouldn’t come to something like this?” asked Weybridge resident Fran Putnam.

“We live in this beautiful state and farms are going out of business and it’s creating a vacuum,” said Jennifer Vyhnak of Bristol. “What’s going to come into our state if the farms are no longer active farms?”

“When we talk about the Green New Deal, we also need to talk about how to reform our immigration system,” said Omar Valencia, a Middlebury College student who grew up in Los Angeles. “We don’t have a crisis at our border, but with the coming change in the environment, that may happen.”

“It’s really important right at the outset to be able to show — whether it’s solar or public transit or whatever — how it’s going to help those of

Molly Babbin (right) makes the case for a Vermont Green New Deal last Friday evening at Middlebury’s Mead Chapel. Babbin, a Middlebury College student and member of Sunrise Middlebury, stands with Olivia Sommers (left) and Leif Taranta. The town hall meeting was the first of several scheduled around the state that seek community input on strategies for fighting climate change while creating good jobs.

Independent photo/Christopher Ross

us who have the least amount of resources,” said Ellen Oxfeld, a Middlebury resident and professor at the college.

Vivian Ross, a 13-year-old Middlebury Union Middle School

OMAR VALENCIA CONNECTS the environment, immigration and climate change during the Green New Deal town hall meeting in Middlebury last Friday. Hundreds of similar community-engagement events, organized by the Sunrise Movement, have been scheduled around the country in an effort to build coalitions to fight for climate justice.

Independent photo/Christopher Ross

student, looked ahead to 2030, the year by which scientists say “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society” must be made in order to avoid catastrophic and irreversible climate disruption.

“I am completely terrified and overwhelmed by that,” Ross said at the meeting. “In 11 years I will be 24.

I will only have lived a quarter of my life — hopefully. If this doesn’t work out ... then that’s it for me.”

Still, she added, “now that I’m here and everyone else in this room is here with me, I actually have hope now, which is not something I’ve had in a very long time.”

CHANGING THE DEBATE The event was the first of what Sunrise Middlebury hopes will be many across the state.

“It’s vital that the Green New Deal addresses the needs of all Vermonters,” said Sunrise member and Middlebury student Olivia Sommers in a phone interview with the Independent.

Brattleboro, Burlington and Cabot have scheduled town hall meetings in the coming weeks.

Similar efforts are under way across the country. In addition to organizing more than a hundred Green New Deal

town hall meetings (and counting), the Sunrise Movement has launched an initiative to focus attention on the 2020 presidential race.

“This summer, thousands of us will descend on one of the first Democratic presidential debates to #ChangeTheDebate and make sure the #GreenNewDeal is a top issue in the 2020 election,” wrote organizers on the Sunrise website.

“All presidential contenders must back the #GreenNewDeal or face the contempt of young people everywhere, and the mainstream media must fully cover climate change or slide further into irrelevance.”

Why “young people”?

“For our entire lives, politicians have failed to stop the greatest threat to civilization as we know it — climate change,” they wrote.

“We did nothing to cause this crisis, but it’s our generation that will lose everything if we don’t act now.”

For more information about Sunrise, visit sunrisemovement.org.

For more information about Sunrise Middlebury, visit the group’s Facebook page.

Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent. com.

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B Section

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019

KARL LINDHOLM

SPORTS

ALSO IN THIS SECTION:

• School News • Legal Notices

My First-World problem “Dad, that’s the definition of a First World problem,” my daughter Annie said, declining to listen further to my lament.

I admit my dilemma is not a matter of global concern in our troubled world. But it is an immediate and personal conundrum requiring serious cogitation and mindfulness before I make a decision, and I feel the need to make a decision pretty soon.

I must decide whether or not to play golf this summer, or really any summer that I have left.

I love the game, appreciate so much about it, its country club aura notwithstanding. I even listen to golf on the radio in the car.

It’s a game that invites and rewards obsession. The skills demanded are so multifarious and hard to master. It’s difficult to dabble at golf, but that’s exactly what I do — and indeed have been doing for many years.

I have a consistent rap, which has become tiresome to me now. I tell people, playing partners, “I don’t play well, but I’m good-natured and play fast.”

“I don’t care really about my score,” I go on. “It’s a beautiful day, the course is lightly played, the setting magnificent; I’m out with people I like, and I’m getting great exercise.”

I grew up with golf, worked every summer from ages 13-21 on the golf course at the Poland Spring Hotel in Maine, first as a caddy (before the motorized golf cart made the boy caddy all but obsolete), then as the Caddy Master.

I played a lot in those last few summers. The game was much easier then when I had a more supple body, and all the time in the world. So I tell these now, “I played pretty well a long time ago, but the years have not been kind to my game.”

And that’s all true, but I’m tired of hearing my own voice repeating these (See Lindholm, Page 3B)

ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/17 CVU vs. MUHS.............................17-11 4/17 VUHS vs. Hartford..........................10-5 4/18 MUHS vs. Essex.............................11-6 4/20 VUHS vs. Milton.............................12-0 Boys’ Lacrosse 4/17 CVU vs. MUHS...............................16-8 4/20 Brattleboro vs. OV............................6-4 4/23 OV vs. Lamoille..............................11-3 Baseball 4/18 VUHS vs. Mt. Abe.............................8-7 4/20 St. Albans at MUHS..............postponed 4/22 Burlington vs. Mt. Abe ......................9-2 4/22 OV vs. Bellows Falls.........................9-7 4/23 Mt. Abe vs. MUHS............................6-2 4/23 OV vs. Mill River.............................15-1 Softball 4/17 Rutland vs. OV.................................6-3 4/18 Mt. Abe vs. VUHS...........................14-8 4/20 St. Albans at MUHS..............postponed 4/20 Randolph at VUHS............ Ppd. to 4/29 4/22 Spaulding at MUHS..............postponed 4/22 Mt. Abe vs. Burlington...................15-10 4/23 Mt. Abe vs. MUHS............................7-6 4/23 OV vs. Mill River.............................22-4 Tennis 4/22 MUHS Boys vs. Hartford..................6-1 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/17 Midd. vs. Plattsburgh......................21-4 4/20 Tufts vs. Midd. .............................23-14 4/24 Midd. at Williams............................Late Women’s Lacrosse 4/20 Midd vs. Tufts.................................10-9 4/24 Williams at Midd.............................Late

(See Schedule, Page 3B)

PANTHER ATTACKER EMILY Barnard falls while shooting on the turn in the second half of Saturday’s 10-9 win over Tufts. Middlebury College women’s lacrosse, ranked third in the nation, defeated fifth-ranked Tufts, and likely secured first place in NESCAC and home field in the league playoffs.

Independent photo/Steve James

Womens lacrosse earns key victory 1-goal win over Tufts leads NESCAC

MIDDLEBURY — Panther Saturday’s Middlebury v. Tufts freshman Jane Earley scored with game was a close one the whole 2:29 left in this past Saturday’s way. Trailing 2-1, the Jumbos scored Middlebury College women’s three-straight goals, capped by a tally lacrosse contest with fifth-ranked from Courtney Grygiel following a Tufts (13-1 overall, 8-1 in NESCAC), scramble outside of the crease to go lifting the Panthers to a 10-9 win on up 4-2 with 8:12 remaining in the a wet Kohn Field. first half.

T h i r d - r a n k e d Middlebury M i d d l e b u r y Middlebury (13-1, 8-1) answered by scoring the answered by ran its winning streak game’s next four goals, to 13 and moved into scoring the taking a 6-4 advantage a tie with the Jumbos game’s next four with 28:49 remaining for the top spot in the goals, taking a in the contest. The NESCAC standings. 6-4 advantage run started when Lily The Panthers can clinch with 28:49 Riseberg guided in the top seed in the a loose ball that just upcoming NESCAC remaining in the crossed the Jumbo goal Tournament with a contest. line with 5:22 left in the win over Williams or first half. Tallies from a Tufts loss to No. 14 Bowdoin on Earley on a bouncing free-position Wednesday. Those games will be shot and a dodge into the upperplayed after deadline for the sports left corner with 46.3 seconds on the section.

(See Panthers, Page 3B)

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Commodore girls, Otter boys earn lax victories ADDISON COUNTY — In recent local high school lacrosse action, which was limited due to wet fields and school break, the Vergennes/ Mount Abraham girls’ lacrosse team scored a lopsided win over Milton and the Otter Valley boys’ squad split a pair of games.

The MUHS girls’ lacrosse team is off until Monday, when they will play at Rice. The Tigers will host Burlington next Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

Tiger boys’ lax will play at Rice on Tuesday and host Mount Mansfield next Thursday at 4 p.m.

The Mount Abe/Vergennes boys’ lacrosse team will host U-32 on Monday at 4 p.m.

VUHS GIRLS In a game played at Milton on Saturday, the Commodore girls dominated the Hornets, earning a 12-0 victory, which brought the VUHS/Mount Abe combo team’s record to 3-0.

Marley Keith lead the way with 4 goals and an assist; also finding the net multiple times were Siobhan Eagan (3 goals, 2 assists) and Jalen Cook (2 goals). Scoring a goal apiece were Sophie Davis, Ryley Olsen and Grace Harvey. Txuxa Konczal recorded an assist.

In goal for the Commodores, Lillian Goodyear earned two saves.

The Milton goalie recorded 22 saves.

Coach Marikate Kelley was happy with the result, but she expects the Commodores to face tougher competition in the near future.

“It was the first game out for the Hornets,” she said. “We’ll see when we get to U-32, GMVS and Lamoille. Up next Stowe on the 29th and 30th. They usually have a good squad.”

The Commodores will next play on Tuesday at Stowe, and at Lamoille the following Friday.

OTTER BOYS The Otter boys played a tough game against Brattleboro on Saturday, but came out on the losing (See Larcosse wrap, Page 3B)

PANTHER JANE EARLEY fires the game-winning shot past Tufts goalie Molly Laliberty for her fourth goal of the game in Saturday’s 10-9 victory over the Jumbos.

Sports Eagle nine beats county rival; OV still perfect BRIEFS Independent photo/Steve James

Rain delays local baseball games

ADDISON COUNTY — Wet playing fields delayed some local high school baseball games, but Otter Valley managed to get in two contests, and the game that was moved from Middlebury’s creekside pitch to Mount Abe’s sand pile proved to be a winner for the Eagles. Mount Abe also fell in a rainpostponed game.

The Vergennes nine hasn’t had a game since it beat Mount Abe, 8-7, last Thursday, is scheduled to host Twinfield this Thursday at 4:30 p.m., then the Commodores will travel to Missisquoi on Tuesday.

TIGERS-EAGLES Mount Abe sophomore pitcher Ryan Whitcomb and the Eagle defense were on their game vs. the Tigers in Bristol on Tuesday afternoon. Whitcomb walked one and gave up just four hits as he went the distance to beat visiting Middlebury, 6-2.

The Eagles jumped out to the lead (See Baseball, Page 2B)

Panther men to host NESCAC golf

MIDDLEBURY FIRST BASEMAN Nick Carrara stretches for the throw in time to get out Mount Abe sophomore Ryan Whitcomb during Tuesday’s game in Bristol. Whitcomb had a good day on the mound to lead the Eagles to a 6-2 win over the Tigers.

Independent photo/Steve James

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Middlebury College men’s golf finished third among nine teams at the Williams Spring Invitational this past Saturday and Sunday. Trinity won the event with a 572, followed

by Williams (573) and the Panthers (585). Action took place at the Taconic Golf Club Championship course.

Middlebury is back in action this coming Saturday and Sunday when it hosts the NESCAC Championship at Ralph Myhre Golf Club.

Reid Buzby was the Panthers’ top finisher again this past weekend in Williamstown, tying for fourth place overall with a two-day total of 144 (74-70). Finishing in a tie for ninth place was Philippe Morin (74-72146), while Phin Choukas was one stroke back with others in the 11th spot with a 147 (74-73). Jeffrey Giguere placed in a tie for 16th place by shooting a 151 (76-75), while Kenneth Dieker rounded out the squad with a 155 (75-80).

PAGE 2B — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019

MUHS boys’ tennis defeats Hartford, 6-1 MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School Boys’ Varsity Tennis team handed visiting Hartford a lopsided loss in Middlebury on Monday. The Tigers were victorious, 6-1, winning four out of five singles matches and won both doubles matches by default.

The Tigers evened their record to 1-1.

MUHS boys’ tennis is off until Tuesday, April 30, when the Tigers travel to Jericho to take on Mount Mansfield.

The results in match play this past Monday were as follows: • At No. 1 singles, Spencer Doran (MUHS) defeated Ethan Sneden (Hartford) 6-3, 6-1.

• At No. 2 singles, Sam Daly, (MUHS) defeated Ethan Michaels (Hartford) 6-1, 6-2.

• At No. 3 singles, Andrew St. Martin (Hartford) defeated Drew Kiernan (MUHS) 6-2, 6-2.

• At No. 4 singles, Eben Jackson (MUHS) defeated Nick Jones (Hartford) 6-4, 7-5.

• At No. 5 singles, Joseph Findlay (MUHS) defeated Matthew Zietz (Hartford) 6-1, 6-2.

• At No. 1 doubles, Andy Giorgio and Abel Anderson (MUHS) won by default 6-0, 6-0.

• At No. 2 doubles, Aiden Cole and Karic Riche (MUHS) won by default 6-0, 6-0.

College track & field tunes up to host league meet WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Middlebury College track and field teams boasted numerous winning performances on Saturday when the Panthers competed at the Williams Invitational Quad Meet. The event had no team scores in a meet that featured Rensselaer, WPI, Middlebury and the host Ephs.

The Panthers this Saturday will host the 2019 NESCAC Championships, with competition beginning at 9 a.m.

This past Saturday, the Panther men excelled in the two hurdle events, as Max Memeger (15.6 seconds) won the 110-meter high hurdles and Jonathan Fisher (55.97) claimed top honors in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles. Jimmy Martinez ran a 21.90 seconds to win the 200-meter dash.

In the field events, Minhaj Rahman had the best throw in the hammer — 188 feet — while Nathaniel Klein finished in the same spot in the shot put with a winning heave of 47’3.75”.

Zack Sieb gave the Panthers another win in a throwing event, taking first in the discus with a throw of 150’11”.

Dylan Mortimer bounced his way to a winning distance of 49’9.75” in the triple jump, while John Natalone cleared the bar at 16’ for the top spot in the pole vault. Natalone’s effort broke the school record of 15’11.25” set by Jason McCallum in 2014.

For the women, Alex Cook tied a school record of 18’2.5” to win the long jump. She tied the mark set by Hannah Blackburn in 2014. Simone Ameer was victorious in the triple jump with a distance of 35’6”.

Gretchen McGrath (25.38) topped the field in the 200-meter dash, while Lucy Lang crossed the finish line first in the 800 meters in 2:19.66. Catherine Walker won the 100-meter high hurdles in 15.39 seconds, while in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles Julia Munz picked up a top time of 1:05.54. Rory Kelly added a triumph in the 1,500 meters, stopping the clock at 4:38.98.

Mens’ tennis squeaks out a win over higher ranked team BRUNSWICK, Maine — In a showdown of perennial top-10 teams Saturday, the eighth-ranked Middlebury men’s tennis team posted a 5-4 victory at fourth-ranked Bowdoin (12-3, 4-2) in a rematch of last spring’s NCAA Championship contest. Middlebury (12-5 overall, 5-1 in the league) returns to action Saturday when it wraps up the regular season with a match at No. 7 Amherst.

Doubles play at Bowdoin featured three tight matches; the Panthers secured two points. After the Polar Bears picked up an 8-6 win at No. 3, the No. 1 duo of Lubomir Cuba and Peter Martin put the visitors on the scoreboard with an 8-7 (5) win over Grant Urken and Jerry Jiang.

The second flight of Noah Farrell and Aleksandr Samets gave the visitors a 2-1 lead with an 8-7 (7) victory against Justin Wang and Evan Fortier.

In singles action, five of the six matches went to three sets. The Polar Bears tied the match at 2-2 with a straight-set win at No. 5. Nate Eazor regained the lead for the visitors with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 triumph at No. 6, but Bowdoin leveled the score at 3-3 with a win in the top position.

The Panthers took the lead for good when Adam Guo won 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 against Fortier at No. 4, while Farrell recorded a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Jiang to clinch the team’s fifth point and the match at No. 2.

The hosts were victorious at the No. 3 spot for the final 5-4 score.

MOUNT ABE SENIOR Ethan Bissonette, caught attempting to steal home, charges back to third and tries to slip under the tag of Middlebury’s Jordan Stearns. The Tiger successfully tagged the Eagle out.

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Baseball (Continued from Page 1B) with three runs in the first inning off Tiger senior hurler Wyatt Cameron.

Mount Abe added three more over the next six innings, but Middlebury couldn’t get more than two men across home plate.

Cameron gave up six runs on three hits to take the loss for the Tigers.

The result left both teams with 1-2 records early in the season.

Eagle baseball will host Mount Mansfield on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Missisquoi on Saturday at 11 a.m. before traveling to Fairfax on Tuesday.

Next up for the Tigers is a game at Fairfax next Thursday, May 2.

EAGLES AT BURLINGTON In a game postponed from Saturday, Burlington beat visiting Mount Abe, 9-2, on Monday. Alden Wheeler held the Eagles to no earned runs and struck out seven to secure the complete-game victory.

The Seahorses’ Donovan Montgomery reached base four times on a 2-for-2 day that included a double, triple, three runs and an RBI. Parker Ballard went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. For the Eagles, Parker Hines went 3-for-3 with a double and a triple, and Wyatt Thompson went 2-for-3. Nolan Whitcomb took the pitching loss.

OTTERS WIN TWICE The Otter nine stretched their perfect record to 3-0 with two home wins. Bellows Falls on Monday was the first victim. With the game knotted, 5-5, in the fourth, OV pulled out two runs, plus two more by game’s end.

MOUNT ABE RUNNER Jackson Gepfert slides in to second base too late to beat the throw to Middlebury shortstop Hale Hescock, but he breaks up a double-play as Hescock bobbles the ball. The umpire ruled Gepfert safe, saying Hescock was not on the bag when he caught the ball.

The Terriers rallied in the sixth against OV reliever Nate Hudson, to slice the OV lead to 9-7. But with no outs and a runner on second, Hudson clamped down and kept Bellows Falls from scoring any more.

Otter starting pitcher Pat McKeighan yielded six hits and four walks and a hit batsman.

Then on Tuesday Mill River came to Brandon and got spanked by the Otters 15-1.

Kollin Bissette fired a one-hitter to earn the victory and Josh Beayon legged out an inside-the-park home run and had two hits to lead the 3-0 Otters at the plate.

Hudson, McKeighan and Marcus McCullough had two hits apiece for the Otters.

The Otters are scheduled to play at Windsor on Thursday and at Mount Anthony on Monday.

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(Continued from Page 1B) clock moved Middlebury ahead 5-4 at the break. The Panthers took a 6-4 edge when a shot by Erin Nicholas was initially stopped by Tufts goalie Molly Laliberty, but the momentum carried it just over the line with 26:49 remaining.

The Jumbos fought back, evening the score at 6-6 on a free-position tally from Emily Games that just tucked in under the crossbar 31 seconds later, and Grygiel scored on a nifty shot from five yards away.

Kirsten Murphy gave the hosts an 8-6 lead with goals just 15 Dakota seconds apart, including a freeAdamec position tally took the into the uppershot, but left corner with her low an extra player.

The Jumbos tied attempt the game again, was 8-8, on a Maddie stopped Norman spin

by Panther move in front of the crease and goalie Sullivan Julia Keith Annie on a free-position on a nice attempt while a save using player up.

Free-position the frame goals by of her M i d d l e b u r y ’s stick.

Grace Getman at 10:42 and Tufts’s Claire Wright with 4:30 left made the score 9-9. The visitors won the ensuing draw control, earning another free-position attempt.

Dakota Adamec took the shot, but her low attempt was stopped by Panther goalie Julia Keith on a nice save using the frame of her stick.

Following a successful clear, Earley made a run from the right 20 yards away, dodging her defender and firing a high shot into the upperleft corner for the eventual gamewinning goal with 2:29 left. Tufts won the draw control, but the Panther defense forced a turnover and ran out the clock for the 10-9 final score.

Earley finished with a game high four goals, while Panther Murphy earned two goals and Emily Barnard had a goal and an assist. Nicholas

camp, thinking: (Continued from Page 1B) “Get over yourself. Play nine clichés and rationalizations. The fact is, I’m tired of playing so poorly. once or twice a week, enjoy being That’s the issue: I want to play better. outside walking the course with your friends.”

But I don’t want to play more.

I know. I get it. I’ve been getting I’m not sure I want to devote my time, my remaining time, hitting a over myself for a couple of decades tiny white orb with a stick into a little now. The game has become harder, hole off in the distance, sometimes a with age. Last year, on the tee, I whiffed once, a swing and a miss! quarter of a mile or so away.

Grin and bear it, right?

The problem, really, Make a joke. Through like so much at this gritted teeth. stage, has to do with The glory of A whiff! the passage of time. golf is that it is The glory of golf I’m on the back nine outside, on God’s is that it is outside, of life — hell, I might great green acre, on God’s great green be putting on 18, but often in a lovely acre, often in a lovely there is still much setting, warm weather.

I want to work on, setting, warm Your chief adversary maybe accomplish, weather. Your before I putt out. chief adversary in in golf is the terrain.

There are writing golf is the terrain. The playing field is a vast expanse, the earth projects (even The playing field itself. beyond this fabulous This beautiful Independent gig) that is a vast expanse, m a n i c u r e d happily occupy me; the earth itself. wilderness, however, I have grandchildren nearby; we live on 13 acres where often sabotages your best efforts: the woods are constantly threatening your ball lands in the tall grass to engulf the house and need to be (or the woods — lost ball, penalty strokes), or in a hazard (great term!) relentlessly beaten back.

It’s not about money. Golf can like sand, or water (more penalty be an expensive sport, but doesn’t stokes!).

Or you might be in the middle have to break the bank. I have so many identities at Middlebury of the fairway (another great term, College (alumnus, retired faculty/ “fair way”) but the ball has come to staff, parent) that the Middlebury lie in a place where it’s difficult to course, Ralph Myhre, practically hit. You have a “bad lie.”

Most “bad lies” are on the pays me to play there.

Golf should not be the private scorecards of average players (or domain of the wealthy; its country Presidents of the United States).

Well, as I write these words club exclusivity is an abuse to its essential nature and appeal. In about my golf problem, it’s noon Addison County, the hoi polloi are on Tuesday, the deadline for this welcome. What I encounter are lots column. The temperatures have of regular folks whacking the ball warmed into the 60s. The golf course is not open yet, too wet. But around (and cursing).

By this point, gentle readers, the practice range is open.

Maybe I’ll just go hit a few balls.

I suspect you may be in Annie’s

PANTHER FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER Jane Earley scores in the first half of Saturday’s 10-9 win over Tufts.

Earley tallied four goals in the game, including the game-winner.

Independent photo/Steve James

scored once and won four draw controls.

Defensively, Emma White picked up five ground balls and caused three turnovers, while Susanna Baker picked up three rollers and caused two turnovers.

Keith earned the win with four saves over 45:48 of action, while Kate Furber had a save in 14:12 of play.

Tufts’s Emily Games scored twice and added two assists, while Grygiel tallied twice and Mae Briody added two assists. Lily Baldwin won a gamehigh six draw controls for the Jumbos, while Norman finished with three ground balls. Audrey Evers made six saves in the first half, while Laliberty made five second-half saves.

Middlebury held edges in both shots (27-16) and ground balls (20-13), while Tufts won 13 draw controls to eight for the Panthers.

The Middlebury defense limited the opposition to a single-digit goal total for the ninth-straight game and the 12th time this season.

Scoreboard (Continued from Page 1B) MIDDLEBURY’S EMMA MCDONAGH is taken down by a Tufts defender in the second half of the Panthers’ 10-9 victory on Saturday.

Independent photo/Steve James

Mount Abe softball squeaks past Tigers, 7-6 ADDISON COUNTY — Rain, wet fields and school vacations resulted in only three local high school softball teams played in the past five days, and the head-to-head matchup between Mount Abe and Middlebury proved to be a close one.

The Eagles also defeated Burlington on the road Monday.

TIGERS VISIT EAGLES In the game moved to Bristol Tuesday, the Eagles stole the lead from the Tigers late and defeated Middlebury, 7-6.

Middlebury got on the board in the first inning when the Tigers scored on an error.

Going into the bottom of the fifth inning, Mount Abe trailed 6-5 when Jess Murray doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

Eagle pitcher Ruby Ball went

seven innings and got the win, allowing six runs on five hits and striking out eight.

Tiger junior Gwen Stafford took the loss for Middlebury. She went four and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs on six hits and striking out eight.

The Eagles collected six hits and Middlebury had five.

Cami Wilsey let the Eagle offense going 2-for-3 at the plate hits.

Middlebury didn’t commit a single error in the field.

If the weather allows, the Eagles will host Missisquoi on Saturday at 11 a.m., then play at Fairfax on Tuesday.

Middlebury will travel to play at Vergennes on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

The Tigers are due to play at Mount

Anthony on Tuesday.

MT ABE AT BURLINGTON Bats blistered n Monday as Mount Abe defeated host Burlington, 15-10.

The Eagles fired up the offense in the first inning, when Ball homered on a 2-1 count, scoring two runs.

Mount Abe then notched four runs in the fourth inning, led by a single by Camilia Masse and an error on a ball put in play by Sam Rathbun.

Burlington scored five runs in the fifth inning.

Ball pitched Mount Abe to victory, allowing one hit and five runs over four innings, striking out eight.

Wilsey threw three innings in relief and recorded the last nine outs to

earn the save.

Burlington pitcher Sydney HoltBarker went five and a third innings, allowing 12 runs on five hits and striking out ten. Leaha Chamberlain threw one and two-thirds innings in relief.

Eagles Molly Murray, Jess Murray, Abby Hoff, Wilsey, Masse, and Ball each collected one hit.

Mount Abe stole 15 bases — Murray alone stole three.

OV VS. MILL RIVER The Otters earned their first win of the season, and it was a lopsided score. Visiting Otter Valley defeated Mill River, 22-4, on Tuesday afternoon. That brought the Otters’ record to 1-2.

OV softball is due to travel to Windsor on Thursday afternoon, and to Mount Anthony on Monday.

Stevens, the Otters’ senior goaltender, stopped 17 shots in 37:34 and Otter Valley picked up its first victory of the season.

Sulik-Doty supplied four goals, Gallo had a hat trick, Kittler added two more goals and Williams and

Matt Moseley each scored a goal for OV. The Otters will host Woodstock on Thursday at 4 p.m., then are off for a week until they host Green Mountain Valley on May 2 with the same start time.

SOFTBALL

Wrap-Up

Lacrosse wrap (Continued from Page 1B) end of a 6-4 score.

In a game played at Rutland High School, four Otters scored, with one goal each from Hayden Gallo, Tim Kittler, Ethan Sulik-Doty and David Williams; and Kittler and Sulik-

Doty each also recording an assist.

In goal, Alec Stevens made 14 saves.

Then OV (now 2-1) moved into the win column on Tuesday, when they defeated visiting Lamoille, 113.

Softball 4/17 Midd. vs. Union...............................19-7 4/17 Union vs. Midd................................13-5 4/19 Hamilton vs. Midd.............................8-7 4/20 Hamilton vs. Midd. .........................14-6 4/20 Midd. vs. Hamilton............................6-4 4/22 Castleton vs. Midd (2)............5-4, 11-10 Baseball 4/17 Midd. vs. Plattsburgh......................17-1 4/19 & 20 Midd. at Amherst..........Postponed 4/24 Plymouth at Midd............................Late

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/29 MUHS at Rice.......................... 4:30 PM 4/30 VUHS at Stowe........................ 4:30 PM 5/1 Burlington at MUHS................... 4:30 PM 5/3 VUHS at Lamoille...................... 4:30 PM 5/3 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS.............. 4:30 PM Boys’ Lacrosse 4/25 OV at Woodstock.......................... 4 PM 4/29 U-32 at Mt. Abe............................. 4 PM 4/30 MUHS at Rice............................... 4 PM 5/1 Milton at Mt. Abe............................. 4 PM 5/2 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS................... 4 PM 5/2 St. J at Mt. Abe.......................... 4:30 PM 5/2 GMVS at OV................................... 4 PM Baseball 4/25 OV at Windsor......................... 4:30 PM 4/25 Mt. Mansfield at Mt. Abe.......... 4:30 PM 4/25 Twinfield at VUHS.................... 4:30 PM 4/27 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe...................11 AM 4/29 OV at Mt. Anthony................... 4:30 PM 4/30 Mt. Abe at Fairfax.................... 4:30 PM 4/30 VUHS at Missisquoi................. 4:30 PM 4/30 MUHS at Fair Haven............... 4:30 PM 5/1 Windsor at OV........................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Spaulding at VUHS.................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Fairfax at MUHS........................ 4:30 PM

5/2 Milton at Mt. Abe........................ 4:30 PM 5/3 OV at Rutland................................. 5 PM 5/4 VUHS at Milton............................... 3 PM Softball 4/25 OV at Windsor......................... 4:30 PM 4/25 MUHS at VUHS....................... 4:30 PM 4/27 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe...................11 AM 4/29 OV at Mt. Anthony................... 4:30 PM 4/29 Randolph at VUHS.................. 4:30 PM 4/30 VUHS at Missisquoi................. 4:30 PM 4/30 MUHS at Mt. Anthony.............. 4:30 PM 4/30 Mt. Abe at Fairfax.................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Windsor at OV........................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Spaulding at VUHS.................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Milton at Mt. Abe........................ 4:30 PM 5/2 Fairfax at MUHS........................ 4:30 PM 5/3 OV at Bellows Falls................... 4:30 PM 5/4 VUHS at Milton............................... 3 PM Tennis 4/30 MMU at MUHS Girls................ 3:30 PM 5/3 MUHS Boys at Harwood............ 3:30 PM 5/3 Harwood at MUHS Girls............ 3:30 PM Ultimate 5/3 Montpelier/Rice at MUHS....... 4/7:30 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/27 NESCAC Quarterfinal.....................TBD Women’s Lacrosse 4/20 Tufts at Midd................................. 2 PM 4/24 Williams at Midd...................... 6:30 PM 4/27 NESCAC Quarterfinal.....................TBD Softball 4/26 Amherst at Midd...........................5 p.m.

4/27 Amherst at Midd. (2)..................... Noon Baseball 4/26 Wesleyan at Midd. ....................... 4 PM 4/27 Wesleyan at Midd. ....................... Noon 4/30 Midd. at Union.............................. 7 PM 5/1 Keene State at Midd....................... 4 PM 5/5 Castleton at Midd. (2)..................... Noon 5/6 Castleton at Midd............................ 3 PM Late games were played after deadline.

Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders.

Wednesdays, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turn‑ ingpointaddisonvt.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.

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

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.

Discussion Meeting, Bris‑ tol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, 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, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Bran‑ don, St. Thomas Episco‑ pal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30pm.

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.

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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.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, Beginner’s Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

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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.

CORNWALL CENTRAL C E M E T E RY A N N U A L budget meeting. 7 p.m., Friday, May 10th at Corn‑ wall Town Hall. For info call 802‑324‑9499.

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

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.

Garage Sales

MOVING AND MUST sell everything. Electric recliner, tools, two beds ‑ one electric.

Two nice dressers, one with mirror, two flat screen TV’s, Tupperware w/locking lid containers, other dishes, George Foreman grill, new toaster oven, three transfer poles, slide boards, other miscellaneous Handy Cap accessories, deck tabłe with umbrella, window boxes, air conditioner, miscellaneous items to numerous to men‑ tion. Could set up a young couple just starting out for one lump sum. No reason‑ able offers refused, Cash only. 51 John Graham Court, Apt. #7. Call 777‑3461.

ST STEPHEN’S AUCTION Saturday, April 27th, 3pm at VFW, 530 Exchange Street, Middlebury. Antiques, col‑ lectibles, lawn equipment, woodworking tools, estate Jewelry, art, a 2008 Mazda 3 and much more. 3pm pre‑ view ‑ auction begins at 4pm.

Tom Broughton auctioneer.

R E F U G E R E C O V E RY ‑ TUESDAYS 6‑7 p.m. A non‑theistic, Buddhist‑in‑ spired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds.

Dedicated to the practices of mindfulness, compassion, forgiveness, and generosity, this recovery meeting uses meditation and kindness to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused.

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Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plas‑ tering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

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.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Mon‑ days, 6:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 26 and 27, 8am‑4pm. 862 Lower Plains Road, Salis‑ bury. Household items, kids and adult clothing, toys, tools, hunting items and ammo.

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

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16 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT Phone: 802-388-6054 fax: 802-388-3307

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Preschool Teachers Wanted

Bridge School of Middlebury, founded in 1980, is expanding it’s high quality education to include preschool. Are you interested in joining our team and being part of a new and creative venture opening in June? We are looking for a full-time teacher. Teachers with strengths in curriculum planning and collaborative teaming and an interest in emergent curriculum are encouraged to apply. Experience and degree in early childhood education or related field preferred. Salaried position with benefits. Also looking for substitutes and part time summer care (10 hours). Send cover letter, resume, and three written references to Bridge School, 1469 Exchange St, Middlebury, Vt, 05753 or via email to jenne@bridgeschoolvermont.org. For more information, contact: Jenne Morton at 802-877-3742.

Here at Countryside Carpet & Paint we are looking for a Customer Service / Sales Associate who will join us in our mission to provide our customers the product selection and service that they deserve for their homes and offices, while offering a friendly atmosphere to shop and make decisions. The ideal team member will back us in this mission and provide service and a smile that will exceed our customer’s expectations.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities: • Present and sell company products and services to new and existing customers • Engage with customers in a professional and personable way that demonstrates your passion for the product • Resolve customer inquiries and complaints • Set follow-up appointments to keep customers aware of latest developments • Demonstrate design layouts and communications with customers Qualifications: Previous experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new programs Please email resume and cover letter to: customerservice@countrysidecarpetandpaint.com

EXECUTIVE CO-DIRECTOR The Addison County Parent/Child Center (ACPCC) is continuing the search for a new Co-Director to lead this well-known and highly respected nonprofit located in Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in 1980, the ACPCC is a member of the Vermont Parent Child Center Network dedicated to providing family support services, therapeutic childcare and education, prevention and support for youth, adults and children in Addison County.

This is a great opportunity for an energetic and engaged community leader who is passionate about making a difference in the community by leading an organization in a co-directorship model. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, a team-oriented work style, a passion for working with families and children, and a dedication to social justice issues. The candidate will have experience working with human services and state agencies, experience in all aspects of human resource and personnel management and experience in managing and overseeing data collections and analysis. Candidates must also demonstrate understanding of financial management of multiple funding streams and fund development.

Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in social work, nonprofit management, education, or a related field.

For more information, including a full job description, please contact Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org Interested applicants are expected to submit their letter of interest, resume, and contact information, sent by regular mail to: ACPCC Search Committee, P.O. Box 646 Middlebury, VT 05753 or by email to: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org

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This is a full-time position offering a flexible schedule and a lot of room for self-direction. Requires functioning vehicle and drivers license.

Benefits include health care package, 401K, optional gym membership and the opportunity to join a cheerful, familyowned company in Middlebury.

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Help Wanted

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Cost Accountant WhistlePig LLC continues to grow, and would like to hire an experienced Cost Accountant for its Shoreham, Vermont location. This person would also spend some time at our Moriah, New York warehouse facility.

We are looking for the following attributes: • Knowledge of SAP Business One Software or very similar • Strong foundation in inventory, production, and costing processes and how they flow through software system • Good understanding of how to extract relevant and accurate reports from the software system • Knowledge of spirits industry preferred • Preparation of monthly internal financial reporting and analysis • Compliance with and enhancement of internal controls, policies, procedures, and process definition and improvement

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Town of Cornwall Road Foreman Position

No phone calls, please.

HOSPITALITY WhistlePig is the most decorated rye whiskey in the world and is located on our 500-acre Shoreham, VT. Currently, we are looking for hospitality folks that have the skills to create a guest experience equal to the premier status of our whiskey and our beautiful state of Vermont.

Do you have waitressing, bartending, guiding or other hospitality experience?

Skills that are needed for this position

Class A CDL and two years’ experience required. Must have a clean driving record and be able to lift 50lbs repetitively. Pay based on experience. Paid vacation, Health Insurance and IRA available after probationary period.

Taking loaded truck home at night could be an option for the right candidate. Occasional overnights depending on weather. Stop by to fill out an application at Green Mountain Feeds, Main Street, Bethel, vermont, or send resume to tlittle@greenmountainfeeds.com.

Help Wanted FULL TIME LICENSED Elec‑ trician, apprentice electrician, and electrician’s helper, for residential and commercial work in Addison and Rut‑ land County area’s. Com‑ petitive pay and benefits.

Please e‑mail resume to: hfisher747@comcast.net.

HOPE HAS A full time open‑ ing for a warehouse helper.

Duties will include pickups and drop‑offs, assisting cus‑ tomers, preparing merchan‑ dise for sale, and more. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis, stand for prolonged periods of time, and have excellent commu‑ nication skills. 40 hours a week, with benefits. To ap‑ ply, email resume to HOPE, 282 Boardman Street, Suite 1A, Middlebury, or email to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

No phone calls or drop ins please. EOE.

• A friendly, professional and enthusiastic attitude.

• Able to work flexible hours including nights & weekends.

• Skilled at storytelling and creating an excellent guest experience.

• An interest in distilling, craft spirits, and cocktails, a plus.

• Past experience in hospitality, bartending, guiding, and guest relations also beneficial.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

See website for full description www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/careers/ Send resume and 3 references to: jobs@whistlepigrye.com No phone calls, please.

OUTREACH WORKER Join the Addison County Parent/Child Center Team!

We are seeking a social worker to work with young families as an outreach worker on our highly skilled, creative and energetic team.

You will work in coordination with parents in the home, community, and in our program in Middlebury in order to ensure that children are growing healthy and strong in our community.

LOOKING FOR EXPERI‑ ENCED carpenter/construc‑ tion worker. Minimum 2 years’ experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construc‑ tion work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on experience. This is a full‑time year‑round position.

Contact Chris at Summit Up Construction, 802‑558‑0784 or send resume to: summitupconstruction@ gmail.com.

Candidates must have a solid understanding of child development, family systems, communication skills and flexibility.

A Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.

Please contact Donna Bailey: dbailey@addisoncountyparentchildcenter.org

FARM EMPLOYEE

DRIVER

Locally owned Lumber company seeks a mature, responsible, reliable driver to deliver our flooring and wood products. Clean driving record and knowledge of truck care are essential; even more importantly, we’re looking for someone who will be courteous, considerate and helpful while making deliveries to our customers. Hours are approx. 20-40+ per week and an occasional overnight distant delivery may be required.

For an interview please call Tom at: (802) 453-2897 (ext. #2) Lathrop Maple Supply, LLC Route 116, Bristol VT

Monument Farms Dairy has a full-time job opening for the night-time milking position. Applicants must have desire to work with animals and recognize herdhealth symptoms. We have a Strong Team Environment. Good Salary and Benefits.

802.545.2119 Please stop by the Dairy in Weybridge to fill out an application.

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The Town of Cornwall is seeking qualified applicants for a full time Road Foreman position. This position involves the dayto-day supervision and performance of road maintenance operations year -round. This person must be available to work, with a reasonable commute time, nights, weekends and holidays through the winter or any other emergency. A clean driving record, the ability to pass prehire and random drug testing as well as having a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement is required. A Class A CDL and/or tank endorsement are a plus. Experience with municipal snowplow trucks and equipment, road grader, loader and other road maintenance equipment is preferred. The Foreman will be responsible for purchasing parts and materials under the Town’s purchasing policy, keeping updated road and culvert inventories, submitting grant applications, and attending ongoing training opportunities. A High School diploma or equivalent as well as basic computer skills e.g. email, word processing and spreadsheets, are also required. The Town of Cornwall offers competitive wages and benefits which include health insurance and retirement.

Applications and job description are available at the Cornwall Town Clerk’s Office or on the Cornwall website.

Submit a cover letter and resume of past work history with the application to the Town Clerk by 5:00 pm, April 30, 2019.

Job Requirements • BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field • 5 years’ experience See website for full description www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/work-with-us Send resume and 3 references to jobs@whistlepigrye.com

Help Wanted

Willing to train the right candidate. Benefits included.

Call (802)482-2335 for more information or send resume to: Hinesburg Sand & Gravel, Co., Inc.,

PAINTERS WANTED ‑ Acorn Painting is now hiring for the 2019 exterior season. Experi‑ ence preferred but willing to train. Please have a valid drivers license, your own reliable transportation, good work ethic and good attitude.

453‑5611.

PART TIME DELI position.

Saturday’s 5:30am ‑ 1:00pm.

Prior work experience with food preparation in a com‑ mercial kitchen/deli required.

Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

Help Wanted PART TIME SEASONAL deli position. May 6th ‑ Sept.

27th. Set hours Monday ‑ Fri‑ day 7:30am ‑ 2:15pm. Prior work with food preparation in a commercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

THE SUBWAYS IN Middle‑ bury and Vergennes are looking for sandwich artists to join our team ‑ full‑time, part‑time. Must be reliable, good with people and enjoy a fast‑paced environment.

Apply in store or online at mysubwaycareer.com.

WOMANSAFE ADVOCATE/ Educator – Full time position to provide direct services to survivors & prevention education in schools and the community. Strong ad‑ vocacy & organizational skills required. Applicants are en‑ couraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization. Letter of interest and resume to: cg@womensafe.net or Hiring Committee, WomenSafe, PO Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753.

WOMENSAFE OUTREACH Advocate – Full time position to provide direct services to survivors & outreach to under‑served populations.

Strong advocacy & orga‑ nizational skills required.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills desired. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization. Letter of interest and resume to: cg@womensafe.net or Hiring Committee, WomenSafe, PO Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753.

PART TIME REGISTER clerk. Set hours Saturday and Sunday 6:30am ‑ 1:30pm.

Prior work related experi‑ ence preferred. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

BARRELS ‑ 55 GALLON food grade. Great storage for sap/syrup, water, grain, compost. $25/each. Call 453‑4235.

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Wood Heat

FOR SALE; 1980 MACK super liner ‑ 14yd. 10 wheeler, dump truck. International 7 ton clawer. Duel wheel kit.

Rhino scraper blade. 8’ treated wood box for pickup.

802‑758‑2037.

MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A home w/ avid sports & mu‑ sic fan in his 30s. Provide companionship, cooking 3‑4x/wk & help w/ errands in exchange for minimal rent.

Shared Bath. No deposit.

863‑5625, HomeShareVer‑ mont.org for application. Inter‑ view, references, background check required. EHO.

FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green.

802‑282‑9110.

PRIVACY HEDGES ‑ spring blowout sale. 6ft. Arborvitae ‑ reg. $179, now $75. Beau‑ tiful, nursery grown. Free Installation/Free delivery.

Limited Supply. Order now: 518‑536‑1367, lowcosttreef‑ arm.com.

For Rent 2, 3 AND 4 bedroom apart‑ ments available June 1st.

In the heart of downtown Middlebury. Walking every‑ where, including to college.

Text Baba 802‑373‑6456.

B R I A RW O O D A PA R T‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2 BR apartments in Middlebury.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NS/NP, onsite laundry.

Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Oppor‑ tunity.

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

802‑453‑2566.

BRISTOL VILLAGE, HIGHLY visible retail/office street level space on the Main Street. Ap‑ prox. 1,800 SF plus basement storage. Available March 1, 2019. $1,370 mo. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@WallaceRE.com.

CHARMING STUDIO APARTMENT in the heart of downtown Middlebury.

Tile bath and kitchen. Avail‑ able June 1st. Text Baba, 802‑373‑6456.

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.

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

ONE BEDROOM apartment.

Available June 1st. $925 month, heat and electricity included. Private and quiet.

No pets, no smoking. New Haven, 802‑377‑7024.

PEACEFUL ROAD SELF STORAGE Rt. 7 North Fer‑ risburgh. peacefulstorage. com, 425‑4114. Units are $50, $70, $90, & $110.

PROFESSIONAL FEMALE WISHING TO share new and beautifully furnished two bedroom apartment.

All hardwood floors. Rent $575. including utilities.

978‑489‑5810.

RIPTON: SHARE A HOME with a woman in her 60s who enjoys VPR & garden‑ ing. $400/mo. (all inc.) plus help w/ yard‑work. No smok‑ ing. No deposit. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background check required. EHO. SMALL OFFICE SPACE, 656 Exchange Street, Middlebury. $500/month. 802‑388‑4831.

SPACIOUS, MODERN AND FULLY furnished studio apartment on scenic coun‑ try property. Garage and barn storage, home security system, generator backup, heated car garage, washer/ dryer, plowing and lawn main‑ tenance, WiFi. Non‑smoker, pet allowed, rental referrals preferred. $875/month, including utilities. 20 min‑ utes to Middlebury, 20 min‑ utes to Rutland. Available May 1, 2019. Call Lisa at (315)‑372‑6707, or e‑mail at lisa.alderman@gmail.com.

VERGENNES‑ 1 BDRM w/ den, quiet street, by schools, city pool, 3 blocks from down‑ town, street parking, onsite laundry. $1,050/month in‑ cludes heat. 1 year lease, credit check, sec. deposit re‑ quired. Avail: June 1. Email: krooneyinvt@comcast.net.

Real Estate 2019 ENERGY STAR homes, modular, double‑wides and singlewides. Open 7 days a week. Beanshomes. com. 600 Rte. 7, Pitts‑ ford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes.com.

Down payment assistance now available.

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

FERRISBURGH LOTS with public water and constructed septic field ready for building.

Atkins Farm behind the Town Hall and Elementary School.

2 acres ‑ $84,500, 5 acres ‑ $99,500. Also private wooded 1 acres lot with 2 bedroom septic design. $55,000. cshinsdale@gmavt.net or 802‑425‑3008.

Att. Farmers BRIAN’S FARM SUPPLY, net wrap, bale wrap, baler twine and bunker covers.

802‑355‑2076.

HAY FOR SALE. Small square bales, first cut + mulch. 802‑349‑9281.

OPPORTUNITY TO pasture board 70 dairy young stock or beef in Charlotte. Excel‑ lent forages, 16 paddocks, fence moved daily, 15 years’ experience. Starting 5/15 thru 11/1 depending on weather.

Please call 802‑482‑3848.

References available.

W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Trucks 2002 CHEVROLET SIL‑ VERADO, 4WD pickup, 69,000 miles, dark green.

Good condition, needs a little work. Asking $2,500. OBO 802‑989‑7125.

2001 MAZDA PICKUP V6, 2WD, standart, 5 spd., C3000. 157,000 miles. Excel‑ lent condition. One owner. $3,000. 802‑377‑0280

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

Wanted

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ground floor apartment with deck and parking, in the center of town. $1,800/ mo. all inclusive. No pets.

802‑349‑8544.

LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auc‑ tion. Please no appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help others.

MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking. Can be subdivided. Real‑Net Man‑ agement Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

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.

Public Notices Index on Pages 8B & 9B. ACTR (1)

Middlebury (1)

Addison (1)

Panton (1)

Addison County Superior Prospect Cemetery Association (1) Court (2) Ethan Allen Highway Storage (1) Gage Cemetery Association (1)

Shoreham (2) Vermont Agency of Transportation (1) Vt. Secretary of State (1)

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL LEASE UNDER 29 V.S.A. §563(G) RESPECTING LOTS OF OWNER I. Definitions: Capitalized words and terms used in this instrument shall have the meanings assigned to them in Sections II- IV below.

II. Description of Oil, Gas, and Mineral Interest: i. All rights, powers, privileges, and interests under an Oil, Gas And Mineral Lease from Frank J. and Annette M. Exline (as “Lessor”) to Cambrian Corporation (as “Lessee”) dated October 10, 1964 and recorded January 14, 1965 at Book 15, Page 302K (formerly referenced as “Page 311”) ofthe Panton Land Records and at Book 39 Page 266 of the Ferrisburgh Land Records (herein, the “Original Lease”).

Without limitation, as provided in 29 V.S.A. §563(d), this Notice applies to rights, powers, privileges, and interests respecting minerals, which were created inclusively in the Original Lease. ii. Any rights, powers, privileges, and interests under an Assignment of Royalty Interest from Cambrian Corporation to Cambrian Associates, Ltd. dated October 16, 1981 and recorded at Book 18, Page 501 ofthe Panton Land Records and at Book 55, Page 309 of the Ferrisburgh Land Records (herein, the “Assignment”). iii. Rights, powers, privileges, and interests (if any) by reason of a Preservation Notice of Cambrian Corporation dated June 15, 1983 and recorded at Book 19, Page 198 of the Panton Land Records (herein, the “Preservation Notice”). iv. The Original Lease, as affected by the Assignment, and as may have been affected by the Preservation Notice, and all rights, powers, privileges, and interests under any of the foregoing, are referred to herein collectively as the “Interest” III. Owner of Surface Estate: Jane L. Forsyth, as TRUSTEE OF THE JANE L. FORSYTH LIVING TRUST dated January 9, 2014, established by Trust Agreement between Jane L. Forsyth, Settlor, and Jane L. Forsyth as Trustee, having an address of 97 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420 (herein the “Owner”).

The Owner is a successor in title to the Lessor under tbe Original Lease respecting the Lots (defined below).

IV. Description of Lots of Owner: Lot Number 3 and Lot Number 4 as depicted on a survey entitled “A Map of a Planned Residential Development for Portions of Lots of Arnold Bay Farms, L.P., Panton, Vermont”, prepared by Kenneth G. Weston, Land Surveyor, dated December 19, 1997, revised to January 28, 1998, and recorded as Map No. 53 in Map Book 1 and located on Map Slide 27 of the Panton Map Records (herein, the “Survey”), together with all buildings and improvements thereon.

Being all and the same lands and premises described in deeds to the Owner (i) from Jane L. Forsyth dated February 6, 2014 and recorded at Book 37, Pages 430-431 of the Panton Land Records (Lot 3 on Survey), and (ii) from Arnold Bay Farms, L.P. dated July 23, 2014 and recorded at Book 37, Pages 619 of the Panton Land Records (Lot 4 on Survey).

Such lands and premises, buildings, and improvements, are referred to herein collectively as the “Lots.”

NOTICE UNDER 29 V.S.A. §563(G) Pursuant to 29 V.S.A. §563(g), the Owner hereby gives notice that, respecting the Lots, the Interest is presumed abandoned.

Dated this 14th day of April, 2019 Jane L. Forsyth 4/25 Trustee of the Jane L. Forsyth Living Trust

calendar SENDITIN:

ETHAN ALLEN HIGHWAY STORAGE NOTICE OF SALE

Sarah Larocque unit #186, Charles Jacien unit #O004 and Joe Duffy unit #160. To be sold at public auction on May 11, 2019 at 9:00 am to the highest cash bidder. All sales are final.

Unit must be broom cleaned. 4/12

GAGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting

Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 P.M. *Ferrisburgh Grange Hall* 3279 Route 7

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Addison Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE – TOWN OF ADDISON

The Addison Planning Commission will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office. Please note date change due to Memorial Holiday.

To consider the following: 1. To approve the meeting minutes of the April 15, 2019 meeting.

2. To transact any business found necessary before the board: 3. To allow time for public comment interaction at beginning of meeting.

4. We are working on the Zoning Regulations for discussing a future presentation of the (2013 copy) of regulations. This continues as a work in progress.We are working on the “Zoning” Regulations page by page & section by section.We need to work on updating & referencing correctly according to VSA 24 Chapter 117.We will make a new list for the cross referencing #’s to be corrected for the rough draft.

We have a rough draft of “Subdivision” Regulations for the 3 boards to look over & read, for their comments and suggestions. May have a few more revisions before a rough draft is ready for a public hearing presentation soon.

5. Continue working on items that are considered to be projects in progress. We need to look at a rough draft of “Density-zoning “ that was prepared with suggestions to be implemented into the Town Plan. We will continue to invite the Z.A. to other meetings.

6. We will continue working on Zoning Regulations (2013 copy) & Subdivision Regulations to bring them into compliance with the revised Town Plan. We will review the revised copy of the PUDS section on rearrangement of the sequence order. We need to implement a rough draft of everything.

Frank Galgano, Chair Starr Phillips, Secretary Addison Planning Commission

04/25

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Middlebury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday May 13, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street, to consider the following:

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1. An application (file #2019-28:176.000-CU) request by Anthony Neri Property Rentals, LLC for an amendment to Planned Unit Development approval #2018-28:176-SD, dated December 20, 2018 for the mixed commercial use of Lot #1 and the existing structure located at 55 Middle Road. The 55 Middle Road property is located in the Village Residential Commercial (VRC) on parcel #028176.000.

Application, plans and additional information regarding this application may be viewed at the Planning and Zoning Office in the Town Offices or by calling 388-8100, Ext 226.

Participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Vermont Agency of trAnsportAtion public notice Herbicide sprAying

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has requested from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets, a permit to apply the following herbicides: Garlon 4 ULTRA, Garlon 3A, Oust Extra, Escort, Krenite S, and Rodeo to control unwanted vegetation along all State highways and at State airports. Operations are authorized to start approximately May 13, 2019, but will not begin until the appropriate notification requirements are completed. The application will be made by certified pesticide applicators using mechanically controlled equipment and hand-controlled methods. The methods employed are intended to avoid or eliminate drift. Residents along the rights-of-way (ROW) are encouraged to protect sensitive environments or water supplies within 100 feet of the ROW limits. Residents should notify VTrans of the existence of any water supplies within 100 feet of the State’s ROW. Citizens wishing to inform VTrans are urged to contact the nearest District Transportation Administrator as follows: District 1 - Bennington - (802) 447-2790, District 2 - Dummerston - (802) 254-5011, District 3 - Mendon - (802) 786-5826.

District 4 - White River Junction - (802) 295-8888, District 5 - Colchester - (802) 6551580, District 7 - St. Johnsbury - (802) 748-6670, District 8 - St. Albans – (802) 524-5926, District 9 – Derby – (802) 334-7934. The contact person at the State Highway Department Headquarters is Dexter Puls, Stormwater Technician, 2178 Airport Rd. – Unit A, Barre, VT 05641, (802)461-9822 or dexter.puls@vermont.gov. Contact can also be made using the VTrans Internet Web page at www.aot.state.vt.us/maint/mainthome.htm The appropriate place to contact with comments other than VTrans is the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Agriculture Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 828-2431. The link to their web page that would describe the VTrans herbicide application permit request can be found at www.VermontAgriculture.com.

4/18, 4/25

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 26-2-18 ANCV U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST v.

KEVIN W. RACINE AND ALETA P. RACINE F/K/A ALETA P. KEISMAN OCCUPANTS OF: 2 Booska Court, Vergennes VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 31, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Kevin W. Racine and Aleta P. Racine to Champion Mortgage, a division of KeyBank, National Association, dated June 16, 2006 and recorded in Book 63 Page 300 of the land records of the City of Vergennes, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Champion Mortgage, a division of KeyBank, National Association to Beneficial Homeowner Service Corporation, dated January 24, 2007 and recorded in Volume 64 Page 449 a and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Beneficial Homeowner Service Corporation to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, dated March 6, 2015 and recorded in Volume 78 Page 120, both with the Land Records of the City of Vergennes for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2 Booska Court, Vergennes, Vermont on May 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OF LAND IN VERGENNES, IN THE COUNTY OF ADDISON AND STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, VIZ: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BOOSKA COURT, PRESENTLY NUMBERED 2 BOUSKA COURT, IN VERGENNES, COUNTY OF ADDISON AND STATE OF VERMONT, SAID PARCEL BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 260, BLOCK 491, AS MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED IN A DEED DULY RECORDED WITH THE LAND RECORDS IN AND FOR VERGENNES, COUNTY OF ADDISON, STATE OF VERMONT IN VOLUME 51 AT PAGE 145, TO WHICH DEED REFERENCE MY BE HAD FOR A MORE SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED. TAX ID: 260491.9 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : April 4, 2019 By: ___/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren_________ Rachel Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 4/18, 4/25, 5/2

David Wetmore Assistant Zoning Administrator

04/25

PUBLIC HEARING FOR SHOREHAM ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT The public hearing date is May 8th at 6:00 PM at the Shoreham Town Office, 297 Main Street, Shoreham Shoreham Village Commercial Design Overlay District and Village Park District The Shoreham Selectboard hereby provides notice of a public hearing, pursuant to Title 24, section 4444 of the Vermont Statutes, to make the Village Commercial Design Overlay District a permanent part of the Shoreham Zoning Regulations and to establish a new Village Park District (VPD). The purpose of the Village Park District is to preserve an unimproved parcel of land for the use and enjoyment of the residents and guests of the Town of Shoreham for recreational purposes. The VPD lies adjacent to, and within easy walking distance of, most of the Village. This proposed district consists of municipally owned land with severe physical limitations for development.

A copy of the full proposal may be found on the Shoreham Town website www. shorehamvt.org, or a copy may be obtained from the Town Office.

Persons wishing to be heard at this public hearing may do so in person, or may be represented at the hearing by a licensed Vermont Attorney or an authorized agent.

Please note that in accordance with Chapter 117, Section 4464, of the Vermont Statutes, participation (by testimony) in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to make subsequent appeal.

4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

PROPOSED STATE RULES By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/.The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Properties Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 19P027 AGENCY: Agency of Natural Resources, Environmental Conservation CONCISE SUMMARY: The Rule established standards and requirements for the investigation and remediation of releases of hazardous materials in a manner that is adequately protective of public health and the environment. The Rule provides the process that must be followed for all contaminated properties from initial investigation to final cleanup, remediation, and site closure.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Matthew Moran, Agency of Natural Resources, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 1, Montpelier, VT 05620-3704 Tel: 802-522-5729 Fax: 802-828-1011 Email: matt.moran@ vermont.gov URL: https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/contaminated-sites.

FOR COPIES: Patricia Coppolino, Agency of Natural Resources, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 1, Montpelier, VT 05620-3704 Tel: 802-249-5822 Fax: 802-828-1011 Email: patricia.coppolino@vermont.gov.

Note: The six rules listed below have been promulgated by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board who has requested the notices be combined to facilitate a savings for the agency. When contacting the agency about these rules please note the title and rule number of the rule(s) you are interested in.

Title 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 2d Archery Deer Hunting License: 19P028 Title 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 4 Bow and Arrow Hunting: 19P029 Title 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 7 Bear Management Rule: 19P030 Title 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 22 Turkey Seasons Rule: 19P031 Title 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 33 Moose Management Rule: 19P032 Title 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 36 Youth Hunting Day Deer: 19P033 Title 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 37 Deer Management Rule: 19P034 AGENCY: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rules amend the current deer management rule. Changes include modifying and expanding the timing and duration of the archery hunting season, the creation of a new antlerless deer season, a change to the number of deer that may be taken annually, a new novice hunting season, field dressing requirements for deer, and changes to the current antler-point restriction regime. In addition, the rules allow crossbows to be used by archery hunters when hunting bear, turkey, moose or deer; deletes sections of the youth deer day and second archery license that are no longer consistent with statute; clarifies the bear rule requirements for tags, and requires the submission of bear teeth within 30 days rather than 48 hours.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Catherine Gjessing, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources 1 National Life Drive, Dewey 1, Montpelier, VT 05620 Tel: 802-595-3331 Fax: 802828-1250 Email: catherine.gjessing@vermont.gov or fwinformation@vermont.gov URL: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules.

FOR COPIES: Mark Scott, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Agency of Natural Resources 1 National Life Drive, Dewey 1, Montpelier, VT 05620 Tel: 802-777-4217 Fax: 802-828-1250 Email: mark.scott@vermont. gov or fwinformation@vermont.gov.

04/25

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 25, 2019 — PAGE 9B

Vergennes Union High School honor roll VERGENNES — Vergennes Union High School has released its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. Those students achieving honor roll recognition include: GRADE 12 High Honors: Bethany Delgadillo, Bess Gramling, Jameson Haggett, Marin Howell, Cheyenne Jewett, Morgan Lynk, Cameron McLaughlin, Wade Mullin, Hannah Philbrook, Dylan Rapoport, Abigail Smith, Madeline Smith and Cedar Winslow.

Honors: Sepehr Belar, Emma Bryant, Colby Bushey, Benjamin Clark, Holden Clark, Devon Coleman, Kylie Comeau, Ashley Cray, Kaelen Dobson, Trayshawn Floyd, Jody Forbes, Jack Halpin, Olivia Hutchins, Emily Jackson, Brodie Martin, Cooper O’Brien, Ezekiel Palmer, Gabriel Quinto, Richmond Rathbun, Ruth Simpson, Carter Visicaro, Caitlin Walsh and Nathan Wojciechowski.

GRADE 11 High Honors: Emma Beauchemin, Luke Bergmans, Ian Brons, Adelaide Brooks, Leah Croke, Benjamin

Curtis, Heather French, Sophie Hatch, Marlie Hunt, Rory Patch, Erich Reitz, Emily Rooney and Kai Williams.

Honors: Jasmine Arel, Brianna Billings, Abigail Bluteau, Henry Boylan, Emily Brinkman, Eleni Brouillard, Kaleigh Campbell, Michael Davis, Matthew DeMatties, Siobhan Eagan, Jackson Hameline, Kevin Jackson, Karyn Kenfield, Amber Krumrie, Gage LaLumiere, Alexyss MacKinnon, Justin McEntee, Zeke McGee, Maya Praamsma, Josias Salomao, Clement Simpson, Jeffrey Stearns, Robert Verburg, Zander Wildasin and Kathryn Wyckoff.

GRADE 10 High Honors: Summer Chabot, Xander DeBlois, Aidan Gebo, Emalie Gernander, Benjamin Huston, Emma Jackman, Reagan Kayhart, Kobe Kessler, Jordan Kimball, Thomas Lawrence, Chloe Mailloux, Anna Rakowski, Antonio Socinski and Pearl Sutton.

Honors: Jenna Abbey-Lowell, Katherine Anderson, Daniel Anguish, Ryan Baringer, Stang Chantawan, Lauren Curtis, Zehra Cushman, Sophia Davis, Ryleigh Dieterle,

Public Notices

Oscar Downing, Alexis Emmons, Jordan Jewell, Sydney Jewell, Jacob Kadric, Hannah Kelly, Kierra Lacey, Riley Lane, Sabrina Larrow, Alyssa MacKinnon, Nima Mehregan, Jarret Muzzy, Jordan Norris, Gabriel Praamsma, Adam Sausville, Tucker Stearns, Morgan Terry, Samuel Visser, Jonathan Willis and Angelina Yantz.

GRADE 9 High Honors: Alisdair Chauvin, Ila Collette, Ryley Dubois, Mykenzie Duffy, Una Fonte, Payden Garthaffner, Ella Hameline, Bradley Kutchukian, Kaitlyn Little, Jonah Mahe, Clarinda McAllister, David Nicholls, Ryley Olsen, Felicia Poirier, Alexandria Rice and Audrey Tembreull.

Honors: Kathryn Armstrong, Alisae Berg, Sierra Bertrand, Alexis Boise, Hayden Bowen, Olivia Brooks, Anna Carr, Adam Clark, Richard Cosgrove, Allison Croke, Madeline DeGraaf, Jonathan Forgues, Ethan Gebo, Andrew Kachmar, Colby Martin, Tori Scott, Cal Seyler, Christopher Therrien, and Geneva Verburg.

can be found on Pages 8B & 9B.

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING TRI-VALLEY TRANSIT (TVT) dba ADDISON COUNTY TRANSIT RESOURCES (ACTR) and STAGECOACH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (Stagecoach) Tri-Valley Transit (TVT), dba ACTR and Stagecoach, gives notice that it is seeking funding through the State Revenue Subsidy Assistance, CMAQ and Federal Transit Administration 49 U.S.C. Sections § 5310, 5311 and 5311(b)(3), and 5339 Capital programs for State Fiscal Year 2020 public transportation projects.

These funds may be made available to a transit authority, transit district, municipal transit system, or a public non-profit transit system managing or operating general public transportation services through a competitive application process.

Projects are described as follows: TVT would administer State/Federal operating funds to provide general public deviated-fixed-route and commuter bus services within Addison, Orange and Northern Windsor Counties and connecting to major employment and medical centers in Burlington, Rutland and the Upper Valley, and to provide transportation services for elders and persons with disabilities living in Addison, Orange and Northern Windsor Counties. TVT would also administer State/Federal capital funds to purchase public transportation buses, spare parts, office equipment, and other capital items.

FTA 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 funds – eligible projects include: capital replacement or expansion vehicles or operating funds for the purpose of transporting elders and persons with disabilities. TVT is seeking up to $1,000,000 for these purposes combined across all three counties.

TVT is seeking FTA 49 U.S.C Section 5311 funds – eligible projects include capital (vehicle and non-rolling stock items), marketing, preventive maintenance, administrative, and operating assistance to operate general public transportation services, including persons who are elderly and/or with disabilities or low income, but specifically excludes such services as single-ride taxi, charter or exclusive school bus transportation. TVT is seeking up to $2,000,000 for these purposes combined across all three counties.

FTA 49 U.S.C Section 5311(b)(3) (RTAP) funding may be made available to organizations to provide training, technical assistance or related services to meet the needs of rural public transportation operators and their subcontractors. TVT is seeking up to $20,000 for these purposes combined across all three counties.

FTA 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 funds – eligible projects include capital replacement or expansion vehicles, non-vehicle capital and facility projects to support the transportation and mobility of the general public. TVT is seeking up to $500,000 if adequate 5311 funds are not available for capital projects.

FTA Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds – eligible projects include capital (vehicle and non-rolling stock items), marketing, preventive maintenance, administrative, and operating assistance to operate general public transportation services, including persons who are elderly and/or with disabilities or low income, but specifically excludes such services as single-ride taxi, charter or exclusive school bus transportation. TVT is seeking up to $1,000,000 for these purposes combined across all three counties.

State Revenue Subsidy Assistance – TVT is seeking up to $800,000 to support 2020 eligible operating and capital public transportation projects.

Persons desiring a public hearing to be held should submit written requests to Tri-Valley Transit and to the Vermont Agency of Transportation at the addresses below within 15 days of publication of this notice. Upon receipt of a request, a date will be scheduled and a notice of hearing will be published. A copy of the proposal may be seen at the Project Manager’s Office. Persons desiring to make written comments should forward same to the addresses below within 15 days of publication of this notice.

Program Manager: Jim Moulton Executive Director Tri-Valley Transit 297 Creek Road Middlebury, VT 05753 jim@trivalleytransit.org

State Agency: Amy Rast Public Transit Coordinator Vermont Agency of Transportation, Public Transit Section 1 National Life Drive Montpelier, VT 05633-5001 amy.rast@vermont.gov

Dated at Middlebury, County of Addison and State of Vermont this 22nd day of April 2019.

Jim Moulton, Project Manager

TOWN OF SHOREHAM - NOTICE OF TAX SALE

The resident and non-resident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of the real estate in the Town of Shoreham, in the County of Addison, and State of Vermont are hereby notified that real estate taxes for the 2017 and 2018 tax years assessed by the Town of Shoreham remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid upon the following described real estate in the Town of Shoreham as indicated below, to wit: Thomas E. Clayton and Sally C. Dunn: Delinquent 2017 and 2018 Property Taxes Being 2.20 acres of land, more or less, with any and all improvements thereon, located off Route 73, Shoreham, Vermont, and being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Thomas E. Clayton and Sally C. Dunn by Warranty Deed of Barbara May Quenneville dated July 26, 2000, and recorded in the Shoreham Land Records in Book 52 at Page 153 (Parcel I.D. #12-01-30.000).

Amanda Sayers: Delinquent 2018 Property Taxes Being that certain leasehold interest, with any and all improvements now thereon, located at 30 Lake View Lane, Shoreham, Vermont, conveyed to Amanda Sayers by Assignment of Lease and Sale of Levi S. Fullam dated November 30, 2016, and recorded in the Shoreham Land Records in Book 84 at Page 575 (Parcel I.D. #20-01-52.000).

Estate of Pauline Warner and Sharon Bortell: Delinquent 2018 Property Taxes Being 2.25 acres of land, more or less, with dwelling and any and all improvements thereon, located at 263 Doolittle Road, Shoreham, Vermont, and being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to George Warner (deceased) and Pauline Warner (deceased) in a Decree of Partial Distribution in the Estate of Joan Davis, late of Shoreham, VT, dated February 10, 1993, and recorded in the Shoreham Land Records in Book 41 at Page 588A. Reference is made to a Final Decree of Distribution in the Estate of Pauline G. Warner to Sharon Bortell dated April 8, 2019, and to be recorded in the Shoreham Land Records. (Parcel I.D. #02-01-05.002).

And so much of said real estate will be sold at public auction at the Shoreham Town Clerk’s office, a public place in said Town on the 25th day of June, 2019 at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs and fees, unless previously paid.

Any questions or inquiries regarding the above-referenced sale should be directed to the following address: Carroll, Boe & Pell, P.C. ATTN: James F. Carroll, Esq. or Wanda M. Murray, Paralegal 64 Court Street Middlebury, Vermont 05753 Telephone: (802) 388-6711 Carroll, Boe & Pell, P.C. and the Town of Shoreham do not give any opinion or certification as to the marketability of the title to the above-referenced properties as held by the current owners/taxpayers.

The only acceptable forms of bid payment at the day of tax sale are: bank check payable to Carroll, Boe & Pell, P.C., Real Estate Trust Account; letter of credit from bank followed by bank check payable to Carroll, Boe & Pell, P.C., Real Estate Trust Account; and/or cash. No personal checks will be accepted.

Dated at Shoreham, Vermont this 22nd day of April, 2019.

Kathleen Brisson, Town of Shoreham Delinquent Tax Collector 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

Farm Equipment Auction

Tom Broughton Auctioneer • Home • Estates • Commercial • Consignments Bridport, VT • 758-2494 tombroughtonauctions.com

MARKET REPORT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

RT. 125 • EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT Sales for April 18th & April 22nd, 2019 BEEf Lbs. Blue Spruce Farm 1475 Monument Farms 1080 Layn Farm 1780 West Minster Farm 1155 Dairy Hill Farm 1490 E. Ransom 1340

Costs per lb .70 .69 .65 .64 .62 .62

Dollars 1032.50 745.20 1157.00 739.20 923.80 830.80

CALVES Lucas Dairy Kayhart Bros.

Champlainside H. Degraff Goodrich Farm

Costs per lb 1.40 1.45 1.35 1.30 1.25

Dollars 151.20 139.20 135.00 137.80 121.25

Lbs. 108 96 100 106 97

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Equipment & Attachments Barn Equipment Feed Tractors Trucks Tools & Misc Special Interest Visit our website for all upcoming Auctions!! www.wrightsauctions.com

SaleManaged Managedby byWright’s Wright’s Auction Newport, VT.VT. Sale AuctionService, Service, Newport,

AUCTIONEER: RON WRIGHT | P |802.334.6115 802.323.7955 AUCTIONEER: RON WRIGHT P 802.334.6115| F | F802.334.1591 802.334.1591 ||CC802.323.7955 Terms: Cash or good check w/ID. Purchases will not be released until paid in full.

Credit can be arranged prior to day of auction for qualified buyers.

Please call Wright’s Enterprises for more info 802-334-6115. 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). Lunch Catered by Wright’s Catering Service.

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Total # Beef: 243 • Total # Calves: 297 We value our faithful customers.

Sales at 3pm - Mon. & Thurs.

For pickup and trucking, call 1-802-388-2661

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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.

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Due to selling the farm & retiring we have been commissioned to sell the personal content of the farm of Donald & Tale Pouliot.

Date: Friday, May 3, 2019 Time: 10am Location: 1478 VT Rte 128 Westford, VT 05494. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS

802-388-1966

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 104-6-18 ANCV

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC v.

HENRY M. BABCOCK JR. A/K/A HENRY BABCOCK AND STACY L. BABCOCK A/K/A STACY BABCOCK OCCUPANTS OF: 2750 Leicester Whiting Road, Whiting VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 9, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Henry M. Babcock Jr. and Stacy L. Babcock to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC, dated July 23, 2008 and recorded in Book 65 Page 351 of the land records of the Town of Leicerster, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC dated August 14, 2017 and recorded in Book 80 Page 517 of the land records of the Town of Leicester for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2750 Leicester Whiting Road, Whiting, Vermont on May 2, 2019 at 9:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Henry Babcock and Stacy Babcock by Warranty Deed of Steven P. Deitz and Lois A. Deitz dated November 30, 2006 and recorded December 6, 2006 at Book 63, Pages 196-198 of the Town of Leicester Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: April 1, 2019 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032 4/11, 4/18, 4/25

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE 10 AM SHARP - SATURDAY MAY 4th, 2019 AT ACCS BARNS • RT 125 EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT

ACCEPTING ALL GOOD CONSIGNMENTS NOW! *(Please no household items)*

Farm Machinery Tractors-balers-tedders-hay equipment-wagon plows-brush hogs Lawn and garden tractors-mowers and much more!!

Sale managed by: T.G. Wisnowski & son For more info- www.Accscattle.Com 802-388-2661 Auctioneer John Nop Lunch Served **don’t miss this sale** 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, 13th 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 4/11, 4/25, 4/29, 5/2, 5/6

Vermont Agency of trAnsportAtion public notice Herbicide sprAying

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has requested from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets, a permit to apply the following herbicides: Garlon 4 ULTRA, Garlon 3A, Oust Extra, Escort, Krenite S, and Rodeo to control unwanted vegetation along all State highways and at State airports. Operations are authorized to start approximately May 13, 2019, but will not begin until the appropriate notification requirements are completed. The application will be made by certified pesticide applicators using mechanically controlled equipment and hand-controlled methods. The methods employed are intended to avoid or eliminate drift. Residents along the rights-of-way (ROW) are encouraged to protect sensitive environments or water supplies within 100 feet of the ROW limits. Residents should notify VTrans of the existence of any water supplies within 100 feet of the State’s ROW. Citizens wishing to inform VTrans are urged to contact the nearest District Transportation Administrator as follows: District 1 - Bennington - (802) 447-2790, District 2 - Dummerston - (802) 254-5011, District 3 - Mendon - (802) 786-5826.

District 4 - White River Junction - (802) 295-8888, District 5 - Colchester - (802) 6551580, District 7 - St. Johnsbury - (802) 748-6670, District 8 - St. Albans – (802) 524-5926, District 9 – Derby – (802) 334-7934. The contact person at the State Highway Department Headquarters is Dexter Puls, Stormwater Technician, 2178 Airport Rd. – Unit A, Barre, VT 05641, (802)461-9822 or dexter.puls@vermont.gov. Contact can also be made using the VTrans Internet Web page at www.aot.state.vt.us/maint/mainthome.htm The appropriate place to contact with comments other than VTrans is the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Agriculture Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 828-2431. The link to their web page that would describe the VTrans herbicide application permit request can be found at www.VermontAgriculture.com.

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LINCOLN — As part of the 100 years of the Burnham Legacy celebration, the library will be hosting a sharing memories about Burnham Hall on Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Bring a photo or a memento from a special event that you attended at Burnham Hall.

I hope you’ll join us for Green Up Day, Saturday, May 4, at the fire station. From 8-11 a.m. pick up bags and gloves and get your road assignment. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., bring the filled bags back to the fire station. Try your luck at a table full of raffle items and enjoy a volunteer appreciation lunch.

Tips for roadside cleanup volunteers: all trash must be in the green up day trash bags, no exceptions. If you clean up earlier, please do not leave green up bags on the side of the road. All trash must be returned to the fire station during the Green Up Day hours. Put returnable cans/bottles in their own bag, separate from trash and recyclables. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes, wear long pants, avoid tall grass and check for ticks. Children should always be accompanied by an adult. Thank you all so much for your help in keeping Lincoln beautiful.

SAVE THE DATES Tuesday, May 7, is an early release day for MAUSD students.

Dismissal will be at 11:45 a.m.

Come support the Lincoln Library on Saturday, May 18, for their Community Work Day as they prepare the outside space for the summer. More details coming soon.

REMINDER The Ladies Aid Industrial Rummage Sale is Friday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m.-noon, for $2 bag day. Drop off your clean clothes, toys and household donations on Wednesday, May 1, from 1-7 p.m. at Burnham Hall. No electronics or helmets. For additional information call 453-2807.

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HALF-MARATHON COMPETITORS toe the line at the start of the 2018 Middlebury Maple Run.

Photo courtesy Middlebury Maple Run

More than 500 runners expected at Middlebury Maple Run MIDDLEBURY — More than 500 runners will toe the starting line on Sunday, May 5, for the 11th Middlebury Maple Run — The Sweetest Half. The event features three distinct races, giving athletes a choice of distances — a half marathon (13.1 miles), a twoperson half marathon relay, and a 3-mile fun run. The race starts at 9 a.m. and the last runner will finish around noon. Typically, 40 percent of participants travel from other states, so Middlebury will be busy with athletes and their families and friends.

The most significant difference to this year’s race is a course change that affects the half marathoners and the second leg of the relay. The new route will divert runners at approximately mile 7.5 (at the college’s outdoor track) onto a segment of the Trail Around Middlebury and Middlebury College’s NCAA approved cross country trails. Runners will be on a wide dirt trail for about 1.25 miles that intersects with South Street Extension at approximately mile 8.75. A new course and elevation

map will be posted to the event’s website soon.

“For several years we’ve been trying to improve traffic flow and runner safety near Porter Hospital.

With traffic entering and exiting Porter and runners moving in both directions, this area of the course has become congested, created inconvenience for anyone accessing the hospital, and compromised runner safety,” said Sue Hoxie, race director. “We’re confident runners will like the variety of terrain this re-route offers. We’ve got it all — pavement, dirt, and trail.”

The number of participants in the 3-mile fun run has grown since it debuted in 2017. This is the first year that the top three male and female finishers will be eligible for prize money ($75/$50/$25).

Race organizers have expanded age group awards so that the top male and female finishers in four age categories (12 and under, 13-18, 1939, 40+) will receive a 250ml bottle of Vermont maple syrup.

After finishing their race, athletes can load up on freshly-made

pancakes and locally-tapped maple syrup served by the Middlebury Lions Club. Entry into the post-race breakfast is included in runners’ registration fees, and guest tickets are available for purchase.

In addition to the pancake breakfast, back by popular demand this year: • Event sponsor WhistlePig Farms is offering a bottle of WhistlePig Rye Whiskey to the oldest male and female finishers of the full halfmarathon distance.

• Complimentary race pacing services — half-marathoners with goals for a specific finish time can run with a pace leader and be assured of finishing the race in their desired time. There will be six pace groups with half marathon finish times of 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30 and 2:45.

• Live music along the route provided by Middlebury College student bands • A shot of UnTapped All Natural Athletic Fuel • Finishers’ medals produced by Maple Landmark Woodcraft • Vermont-made syrup for age

group awards from Collins Drive to Main Street • Winners’ medals produced by and the intersections of Route 30/ Danforth Pewter Academy Street/College Street/ Fundraising Event Weybridge Street. Once all the In addition to bringing visitors runners have cleared the College to Middlebury during tourism’s Street/Weybridge Street intersection shoulder season, the the road will be rerace’s secondary opened. mission is to raise funds • 9:45-11:30 a.m.: for local charities. Since South Street and South 2009 the Middlebury Street Extension from Maple Run has donated Porter Field Road to more than $65,000 to the intersection of area non-profits. Race Morse Road. Residents, proceeds are distributed employees, hospital through a grant program. visitors and emergency This year, six nonvehicles will be profits serving Addison “We’re permitted to pass.

County will receive confident The road closures funding: ACORN, runners will have the approval of the Addison County Home town of Middlebury, Health & Hospice, like the variety the Middlebury Police Bristol Family Center, of terrain this Department, Porter Habitat for Humanity, re-route offers. Hospital, and the Willowell Foudation and Middlebury Regional We’ve got it all EMS. WomenSafe.

Race proceeds are — pavement, About the also distributed to dirt, and trail.” Course organizations that The half marathon — Sue Hoxie, provide support services course is certified by race director USA Track & Field such as the Middlebury Police Department and and is run mostly on a mix of paved and hard-packed dirt Middlebury Regional EMS. Registrations are still being roads, as well as one mile on NCAAaccepted online until race day or approved dirt trail. The race features runners can register in person at the several elevation changes — mostly Middlebury Regional EMS from 4 to long grades, but the dirt trail section 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, or from includes a short, steep hill. Runners 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. on the morning of will enjoy beautiful views of the the race. Links to online registration Green and Adirondack Mountains can be found at the event website at and green pastures throughout the race. The first half of the course middleburymaplerun.com.

Road Closures is a loop and the second half is an There will be short-term road out-and-back which will be closed to closures that make the race safe for traffic. The midway point and relay participants and motorists: exchange zone is on the Middlebury • 8:55-9:15 a.m.: South Street College campus.

Vt. State Walleye season to open on Saturday, May 4

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VERMONT — The Vermont Chittenden Reservoir has special walleye fishing season will open on walleye regulations in order to Saturday, May 4, marking the return produce large walleye that can help of some of the best walleye fishing in control its over-abundant yellow New England. perch population and provide anglers Vermont has excellent spring with an opportunity to harvest a walleye fishing trophy walleye. The opportunities in minimum length is 22 several lakes and rivers As a reminder inches, the daily limit across the state. Such to anglers, is two, and the season opportunities include there is no is open June 1 through Lake Champlain and open season March 15. its tributaries — the on sauger, a Connecticut River Missisquoi, Lamoille walleye fishing rules are and Winooski rivers close cousin to set by New Hampshire. and Otter Creek. Salem the walleye.

No walleye between 16 Lake and Island Pond Once more and 18 inches may be also have walleye abundant in kept, and the daily limit populations. is four fish, of which southern Lake A trio of additional only one may be longer Champlain, waters — Lake Carmi, than 18 inches.

Chittenden Reservoir sauger may still Salem Lake and and the Connecticut appear there Island Pond provide River, also offer quality rarely. If caught walleye fishing walleye fishing but while fishing opportunities in the are subject to specific for other fish, Northeast Kingdom. regulations.

The Island Pond walleye In all waters of sauger must population has been Vermont except Lake be immediately on the rebound since Carmi, Chittenden released. the Fish & Wildlife Reservoir and the Department resumed Connecticut River, stocking there in 2014. walleye have an 18-inch minimum As a reminder to anglers, there is no length requirement and three-fish open season on sauger, a close cousin daily limit. The open season is from to the walleye. Once more abundant Saturday, May 4 through March 15, in southern Lake Champlain, sauger 2020. may still appear there rarely. If Lake Carmi has a slot limit for caught while fishing for other fish, walleye because of the lake’s sauger must be immediately released. high productivity and high rate Anglers are encouraged to read of walleye harvest. The minimum about current fishing regulations in length is 15 inches and all walleye the 2019 Vermont Fishing Guide between 17 and 19 inches must & Regulations available free from be released. The daily limit is five any Vermont license agent. To walleye, but only one may be over purchase a fishing license or learn 19 inches long. The season is open more about fishing in Vermont, visit May 4 through March 15. vtfishandwildlife.com.

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Middlebury College student-actors Olivia Christie and Will Koch rehearse a scene from Green Day’s rock-opera “American Idiot,” which will take the stage at Wright Memorial Theater on campus May 2-4. Middlebury alumnus Clint Bierman (pictured behind the sofa) and The Grift will perform alongside the students in this production, making this show equal parts rock concert. Tap into your ’90s grunge and relive your teenage angst.

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‘American Idiot’ to take the stage on campus

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or some of us, reconnecting with our inner, angsty teenager isn’t very difficult; for others, that was a time better left forgotten. The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance is embracing it with a musical adaptation of the band Green Day’s 2004 concept album, “American Idiot.” The show, directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Michole Biancosino (a ’98 Middlebury alumnus) with musical direction by Clint Bierman (’97 alumnus) and live music by The Grift, will be performed May 2-4 at Wright Memorial Theater on campus.

BY ELSIE LYNN PARINI

“American Idiot” (lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, lead guitarist of Green Day) is a musical about dreaming big and getting up off the couch and out into the world. This play takes audiences

on the trip of Green Day’s storied album, whose videos introduced audiences to a violent pop/ rock/punk suburban landscape. Three working class kids attempt to leave the suburbs and escape becoming screen-addicted zombies.

Their journey begins with dreaming on a couch and leads to a drug-infused punk scene in a big city, an endless war in the Middle East, and an unplanned pregnancy. As these friends search for redemption in an ugly world, they discover what it means to really wake up.

“Sex, drugs, rock and roll, war, teenage angst, and lashing out are all part of Green Day music, and part of this musical for sure,” said Biancosino, adding that the show is intended for mature audiences.

This isn’t just a show — of course not, this is Middlebury College production after all — it’s also a class. Biancosino and her students have

been working on this production all semester — analyzing the lyrics and opening a safe space to rehearse rebellion.

“The students actually get to act out rebellion,” Biancosino said. “They’re playing characters that hate the world they’ve been born into and want something different. The student-actors get to take on personas that act out through violence, sex, drugs, and enlisting in the Iraq war… Even though the music isn’t of their time, the drive to strike out against the status quo resonates with them.”

Now if you were fortunate enough to have been a teen in the 1990s and 2000s, and count yourself a true Green Day fan, don’t get upset that these young, whippersnappers are cramping your grunge-at-heart style. Sure those of us who were coming-of-age 20 or 30 years ago will claim this SEE IDIOT ON PAGE 3

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“Boyscout” by Robin Kent

“Fallen” by Joan Drew

“Knock on Wood” by Judith Reilly

“Dance with Me” by Karen Deets

Art of Wood: Brandon Artist Guild opens new exhibit

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he Brandon Artists Guild (The BAG) continues its 20th anniversary celebration with a new exhibit, “The Art of Wood.” The series will run from May 3 through June 25.

The public is invited to the free opening reception Friday, May 3, from 5-7 p.m.

The show features pieces from the BAG’s exhibiting members, who work in diverse media including paint, fiber, glass, ceramics, collage – and wood.

“Though the theme is wood, the exhibit will feature works and interpretations across all media,” explained Stacey Stanhope, a potter and BAG board member. “Wood is just the sliver of an idea; each artist will branch off depending on how inspiration strikes. Wooden it be great to see what they come up with?”

Fire. The BAG is devoting four exhibits to these elements.

The exhibit is the second in a series of four themed shows honoring our planet. This 20th-anniversary year for the BAG is also the Chinese Year of the Pig, which recognizes nature’s elements, Earth, Wood, Water and

The BAG, at 7 Center Street in Brandon, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open seven days a week starting May 1. For more info call (802) 247-4956.

In addition to Art of Wood in May and June, two others will follow: “Art of Water” — June 28 through Aug. 27, and “Art of Fire” — Aug. 30 through Oct. 29.

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WHOOPS WE GOOFED. In last week’s Arts + Leisure section of the Addison Independent, we mistakenly labeled a wooden bowl as made by Wright Hartman. Actually, this wooden bowl was made by Michael Mode of New Haven.

Also, Stacey Stanhop’s ceramic piece was labeled “Seahorse,” when the real name of the piece by this Orwell potter is “Hippocampus.” We apologize for our errors.

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Middlebury Discount Comedy, which has put up three shows this year.

production of “American Idiot” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 as “ours.” But the student-actors claim ownership too, as a version of the ’90s and 2000s grunge resurfaces in today’s style.

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“‘American Idiot’ is different from what I’ve ever seen or done on campus,” said Koch, who plays “Will,” one of the three main characters who gets left behind in suburbia by his friends, knocks up his girlfriend and sinks into a pot- and alcohol-infused depression.

“From that perspective I don’t resonate with him at all,” Koch said. “But it could be reasoned that he wants to be a rock star, and I can relate to that.”

“I love the music of Green Day,” said Biancosino, reminiscing about how the music formed her teenage years. “When I was listening to the music again, I couldn’t believe how much the songs still hold up and still feel like they have something to say about ‘not being a sheep’… Today there is a retro move in fashion and in music; the ’90s-2000s looks, styles and sounds are popular again right now, and students are connecting to this music.”

It’s true. We asked them.

“Some people in my age group think Green Day is mainstream; cliché punk,” said Will Koch, a sophomore, English and theater major from Milwaukee, Wis. “For me it’s the music of my early childhood… My parents gave me a really broad music background. They were cool with me listening to censored Green Day. When ‘American Idiot’ came out in 2004 (I was 5 going on 6 years old) and I listened to it on repeat. I just loved how it rocked. Lyrically it’s so great… Everything punk is so great.”

“I feel like I’m rediscovering Green Day,” added Emily Ma, a sophomore, political science major from New York City. Ma comes from a classical piano background, which has helped her as the assistant musical director of the show. “This definitely wasn’t my world in middle school, but it is now.”

“Emily has basically been the music director,” said Bierman, who accepted Biancosino’s proposal to work together with The Grift on this show before actually understanding the full scope of the score.

“I can’t read music, so when they handed me this,” he said pointing to a thick spiral bound score of the play, “I freaked out.

“On the first day, I was really sweating it,” the Bridport guitarist continued. “But the cast totally blew me away.”

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Koch also plays guitar and looks up to The Grift.

There’s something about this production and this class that elevates the intensity. It’s more than just the sounds of Green Day that’s resonating with these — yeah, let’s say it — straightedge student-actors.

“My character and my world are different,” recognized Ma, who plays “Whatsername,” a love interest of heroine addict “Johnny.” “But the angst is still stemming from the same place. I’m here at Middlebury College, but I’m still trying to figure out what’s going on… Figure out how to become a person… something I empathize with in the play, and something that I’m still working on. It’s all a process of trial and error.”

“I think Michole is really brilliant,” she continued.

“I’ve never not felt comfortable in class or rehearsal… When we go to rehearsal it’s first and foremost a place to play, and allow ourselves to dive into the heavy material. I’ve been so surprised by how much it has affected me. It’s surprising, rewarding and difficult all at the same time.”

“It’s so cool to be doing this kind of theater,” said Koch, agreeing with Ma. “As students, we still have so much going on, on top of this production. It’s unique to have the space, where you can just let go head bang, and f-ing sing ‘Holiday’ over and over.”

This is Koch’s eighth production associated with the college music or theater department.

He’s also part of the student-led sketch group

Bierman then had to get his fellow Grift bandmates, Peter Day and Jeff Vallone (also Middlebury College grads), on board.

“The whole band — they’re so incredibly talented,” he said. “To be able to replicate Green Day’s sound in the manner in which they do, it’s uncanny.

They’re really fun guys, too… When we saw their faces and heard their praise after we sang the first song, we knew it was going to be good.”

Middlebury’s production of “American Idiot” features a company of over 30 Middlebury College students. It will be performed on Thursday, May 2; Friday, May 3; and Saturday, May 4; at 7:30 p.m., in Wright Memorial Theatre on the Middlebury College campus. The performance runs approximately 95 minutes with no intermission.

Tickets are $15; $12 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders; and $6 for Middlebury College students.

For tickets or information, call (802) 443-MIDD (6433) or visit go.middlebury.edu/arts.

Editor’s Note: Hang on. Not sure who Green Day is?

Formed in 1987, Green Day arose from the Northern California underground punk scene and emerged as one of the most popular of the post-Nirvana alternative bands to break into the pop mainstream.

Their major-album debut, “Dookie,” sold over 15 million copies and won the 1994 Grammy for Best Alternative Music Performance. Ten years later, in 2004, they produced “American Idiot,” an aggressive rock opera that became a surprise success, receiving multiple Grammys and the best critical reviews of the band’s career. In 2009, that album was adapted for the stage into a musical, which premiered on Broadway and expanded the original songs to fuller adapted scores with multiple voices. In 2015, Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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OUT OF TOWN DisasTOUR VIII returns to Rochester on Saturday EIGHTH ANNUAL EVENT WELCOMES ALL TO BIKE, PADDLE AND RUN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR R.A.S.T.A.

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his Saturday, April 27, a fun, family-friendly, multi-sport event will tour through Rochester, Hancock and Granville. First staged in 2011 just weeks after Tropical Storm Irene, the DisasTOUR was created as a way to boost community morale, celebrate SATURDAY APRIL the resilience of the Rochester Town Park towns, and raise money for flood relief. Since then, organization of the event was transferred to the Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trails Alliance (RASTA). All proceeds from DisasTOUR events benefit the White River Valley communities of Granville, Hancock and Rochester.

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The event begins and ends on the Rochester Town Park. It is approximately a 19k pedal,

8k paddle, 11k run. You can do as many or as few legs as you would like or you can do the whole thing as an iron person or a team. As usual, there will be an after party with pizza and beverages at Green Mountain Bikes.

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Event start 10 a.m.

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Check in 8:30-9:30 a.m. for pre-registered participants.

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On-site registration at the gazebo from 8-9 a.m.

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Parking is available around the park.

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Event cut off time is four hours after event start (that would be 2 p.m.) At this time, times will be calculated and the award presentation will begin. Any remaining participants that have not finished the

event by the event cut off time will still be timed, but are not eligible for awards.

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Obstacle Course/Bike Race for kids will take place at the race finish behind Green Mountain Bikes. Bring the kids and the bikes (and helmets).

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Cross bikes or mountain bikes suggested, road bikes not recommended. And helmets required for the bike leg.

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Participants receive a race t-shirt as well as pizza, prizes and raffle at the post-race party.

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Bring a canned food item (or several) to donate to the local food shelf.

For more information and to register visit rastavt.org/disastour.

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IN TOWN

The Middlebury College Community Chorus will present its annual spring concert at the Mahaney Arts Center in Robison Hall. The free hour-long concert will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m.

Local Community Chorus sings spring concert

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he Middlebury College Community Chorus presents its annual spring concert on the Robison Concert Hall stage at the Mahaney Arts Center in Middlebury, at 3 p.m., on Sunday, May 5. A varied selection of historic and contemporary music fills the free hour-long presentation by nearly 90 community and student members of the chorus — among the largest choirs in the state. Nearly all the works on the program receive their first-ever performance in Vermont.

The choir welcomes guest violinist Romy Munkres, a Middlebury Union High School junior and the Young Tradition Vermont 2018 contest winner. She will play solo fiddle as the chorus accompanies her in a traditional Norwegian song, “Gropen,” a lively dance tune. From Celtic traditions, the ensemble offers “Aisling” (meaning ‘dream’ or ‘vision’) scored for solo violin and gently accompanied by the choir and piano.

Newly composed pieces include two songs with texts by Sara Teasdale, scored by longtime Vermont resident Gwyneth Walker and by Missouri-based composer Susan

LaBarr. The chorus will also sing a work recently published by Norwegian-American composer Ola Gjeilo entitled “The Rose,” which sets a picturesque text by Christina Rossetti.

The choir will offer “Hands are Knockin’” by Kyle Pederson, a Vermont College of Fine Arts graduate, written with a mix of Arabic and English texts for an international school in Muscat, the capital of Oman; this exuberant work calls us to open our doors to all people.

As we anticipate the coming of summer, the chorus will sing “Sunshine” by Michael McGlynn, composer and arranger for the Irish ensemble Anúna. McGlynn scores this joyful song with a mix of captivating rhythmic patterns and a driving piano accompaniment.

“Kanaval,” by Haitian-American composer Sydney Guillaume, incorporates surprising vocalizations and compelling percussion parts to illustrate a whirlwind of activity. The composer dynamically recreates a festive atmosphere as people young and old party together for three days at the annual Mardi Gras celebration in his homeland.

The program includes uplifting choruses from an intriguing 18th-century work by George

Frederic Handel entitled “The Triumph of Time and Truth.” Revised in England during the final years of his life, Handel originally scored the piece early in his career as an Italian oratorio; it ends with a vibrant “Hallelujah” chorus. The choir will also sing one of his most beautiful songs, “Music Spread Thy Voice Around.”

“We hope the music and lyrics at our spring concert — spanning the globe and from across the centuries — will lift spirits and as spring and summer return,” said conductor Jeff Rehbach. “As Gwyneth Walker suggests in ‘Refuge,’ within our singing we can hear the words of healing, the melding of the parts to whole, the very language of the soul.”

Community Chorus singers hail from Bristol, Lincoln, New Haven, North Ferrisburgh, Monkton, Williston, Weybridge, Cornwall, Middlebury, East Middlebury, Goshen, Shoreham, Salisbury, Leicester, Brandon, Orwell, Port Henry, Moriah, and college students from Brattleboro, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Massachusetts, Beijing China, and Nyanga Zimbabwe. Rehbach conducts the performances, with Tim Guiles at the piano and special guest artist Damascus Kafumbe, director of the College’s African Music and Dance Ensemble, on percussion.

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CALENDAR

ARTS

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 5-7 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7. Come to an art reception for Heidi and Betsy McCarthy. Heidi McCarthy, a studio assistant/ potter at the school, is showing her Japanese-style stoneware garden lanterns and Betsy McCarthy, a graphic designer and Heidi’s daughter, titled her installation, “One Hundred Days of Art.” There will also be the closing reception of the “Pit Stop” show featuring Debbee Smith’s collage boxes. There will be cups for sale, tea and refreshments.

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

BOOKS & AUTHORS

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

CRAFTS

POP-UP REBAG-MAKING IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 27, 60 Main St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 60 Main St. Sewing for change will host a pop-up bag-making day at the former Clay’s. Come help make a cloth bag for your shopping and keep up the momentum for banning plastic bags in Middlebury. Make a bag, take a bag.

QUILT AND FIBER GUILD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING IN VERGENNES. Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St. Come to this meeting aimed at building a community of friendship and a love of our craft.

Feel free to bring any show and tell and handwork and your thoughts and ideas for this new guild.

Ongoing meetings every first and third Tuesdays beginning May 2. More info at stacie.ayotte@ yahoo.com or 802-453-7709.

MARKET BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, May 4, TBD, BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new PopUp event space for this half-day basket weaving intensive workshop. Everyone will make and leave with their own Garden Harvest Basket – a small

basket with a long leather strap perfect for wearing to the market or foraging for berries. Cost is $75 available at alexarivera.com. All materials included.

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

FILM

“TOO LATE TO DIE YOUNG” (ORIGINAL TITLE “TARDE PARA MORIR JOVEN) ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 27, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. During 1990 in Chile, a small group of families lives in an isolated community right below the Andes, building a new world away from the urban excesses. In this time of change, 16-year-old Sofía and Lucas, and 10-year-old Clara, neighbors in this dry land, struggle with parents, first loves, and fears, as they prepare a big party for New Year’s Eve. Free.

“NO SMALL MATTER” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Monday, April 29, 6 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. “No Small Matter” is the first full-length feature documentary that explores the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for leveling the playing field for children today — affordable access to high-quality child care. Doors open at 6 p.m. with refreshments served in the cafe. Film at 6:15 p.m. followed by Q&A with experts in the field. Space is limited.

Reservations at secure.everyaction.com/ NOXSB1CeUUCF-u2KC76NAw2. More info at stephanie@letsgrowkids.org.

JOIN IN

GONG AND SOUND IMMERSION IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, April 25, 7-8 p.m. Illuminate, 211 Maple St, Middlebury. Andrew Noethiger returns to Middlebury to offer an evening of sound immersion and vibrations that resonate with the body, mind and soul using an array of gongs, bowls, bells and chimes. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on. Not recommended for children under 8 or pregnant women. Suggested donation $20. More info contact Andrew at gonggroove@yahoo.com or 802-777-9887.

STARGAZING OPEN HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, and Friday, May 3, 9-10:30 p.m., Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall,

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Middlebury College, weather permitting. Get a closer view of Mars, a variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae through the Observatory’s telescopes. Free and open to the public as long as the sky is mostly clear. To confirm go to go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call the Observatory at 802-443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event.

WILD MIDDLEBURY BIOBLITZ IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Otter View Park, Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Join Otter Creek Audubon Society and Middlebury Land trust to discover and document the flora and fauna of Otter View Park for their inaugural rapid attempt to catalogue as many species as possible. People of all ages and levels of expertise are encouraged to join.

RELAY FOR LIFE IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, noon-6 p.m., behind Battell Residence Hall, Middlebury College. Honor individuals and families that have been affected by cancer and help the American Cancer Society fundraiser raise funds to support cancer research. This year’s event will be a carnival, with lots of food, lawn games, bottle and ring toss, a dunk tank, a bounce house, live entertainment, traditional Relay For Life events like the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony. Tickets $10.

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

LECTURES & LEARNING

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

MUSIC

“SONGS, TUNES AND TALES FROM NORTHUMBRIA” IN BRISTOL. Thursday, April 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. Musicians Mike Walker, Wayne Lauden and Casey

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Burger will dive into the heritage of the region of England known as Northumbria. Sponsored by One World Library Project. Free and accessible.

BLUEGRASS CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Local Bluegrass veteran Gregg Humphrey (guitar and vocals) teams up with Middlebury College sophomore Sam Chester (banjo and guitar) and Chris Prickitt (banjo and fiddle) for some bluegrass and traditional music in EastView’s Bistro. Free and open to the public.

BRENTANO STRING QUARTET AND DAWN UPSHAW IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come hear this acclaimed quartet, joined by five-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw, as they perform Haydn’s Op. 20 No. 2 and Bartók’s second quartet, and Schoenberg’s second quartet and Respighi’s Il Tramonto (The Sunset). Reserved seating tickets $30 for adults/$25 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 for youth/$6 for Middlebury College students, available at 802443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.

SEAN ASHBY PERFORMS IN BRANDON. Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear one of North Americas goto guitarists, whose guitar playing has appeared on albums with sales in excess of 10 million copies worldwide... so far. Concert tickets Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25.

Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info contact Edna at 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net.

MILES DONAHUE AND FRIENDS PERFORM IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter field Rd. Come hers saxophonist Donahue with special guests: Rick Peckham, professor, Berklee College of Music, guitar; Norm Zocher, professor, New England Conservatory, guitar; Geza Carr, drums; and Anthony Santor bass. Free and open to the public.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FIDDLERS IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Jam session at 11 a.m., music and dancing noon-5 p.m. $3 donation. Refreshments.

All fiddlers welcome.

HERON FIRE IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Hear folk, rock, country, comedy, blues, jazz and even a smattering of original material, rich with tight vocal harmonies and a unique sound and style of guitar work. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT WOMEN’S CHORUS IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Come hear LNO and join in the singing in celebration of women and spring. Suggested donation $10.

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

THE THREATLES SING THE BEATLES IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, May 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Bistro, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Come hear this young family trio as they entertain with energy, performing a wide variety of the Beatles’ repertoire and other favorites of theirs (and ours).

Free and open to the public.

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

GYPSY REEL IN BRANDON. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Gypsy Reel has been perfecting their eclectic blend of Celtic and original music for over 20 years. A Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel plays high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. ORDINARY ELEPHANT PERFORMS IN RIPTON. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 Rte. 125. Come hear the International Folk Music Award winner’s when they appear at The Ripton Community Coffee House. 7:30-open mic followed by featured performers $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Note that the concert marks the return to its Ripton location.

Doors open at 7 p.m. More artist info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up at 802-3889782 or rcchfolks@gmail.com.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHORUS SPRING CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m., Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Jeff Rehbach conducts the 90-voice choir, with Tim Guiles at the piano and special guest Damascus Kafumbe on percussion.

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Guests include MUHS student Romy Munkres, 2018 Young Tradition Vermont contest winner, who will perform Celtic and Norwegian tunes in special arrangements for fiddle and chorus. Free.

THEATER

“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE” ON STAGE IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, April 25, Friday, April 26, Saturday, April 27, Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3, Saturday and May 4, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 28 and Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical puts audiences front and center at one of the quirkiest competitive events of the school year. Six awkward middle-school spellers try to keep their cool and win the bee while three well-intentioned adults run the show. Tickets $17, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office.

“AMERICAN IDIOT” ON STAGE IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, 96 Chateau Rd. The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance presents this musical adaptation of Green Day’s 2004 concept album, featuring The Grift. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders/$6 Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/arts.

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MUSIC Ordinary Elephant brings new music to Ripton RIPTON COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE CELEBRATES 24 YEARS WITH CONCERT BACK IN COMMUNITY HOUSE

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financially,” Crystal said, “but those things were like a safety rail you reach for — a habit, a comfortable familiarity... something you’re expected to reach for. I was letting those things hold me up instead of learning to stand on my own. And one day, down the road, I would retire, and that job and those people who I thought I needed to please, would fall away, and I’d be left with me, not having lived the life I truly wanted or felt called to. That is not safe to my well-being.”

n Saturday, May 4, The Ripton Community Coffee House will host International Folk Music Award-Winner’s Ordinary Elephant at the Ripton Community House. This will also be the evening that RCCH celebrates its 24th anniversary.

Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world. The collaboration of husband and wife Pete and Crystal Damore, their connection, and their influences (such as Gillian Welch, Guy Clark and Anaïs Mitchell) all meet on stage.

Their new album, “Honest,” was recorded in Nashville with producer Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier, Sam Baker). Nashville studio staples Will Kimbrough (guitar) and Michael Rinne (bass) tastefully contribute only what is needed, letting the songs speak for themselves.

Interestingly, if not ironically, in order to accomplish this new work, Crystal and Pete had to set aside the work they’d done previously, as a veterinary cardiologist and a computer programmer, respectively. The two met at an open mic in College Station, Texas, in 2009 and soon moved to Houston together. With her on acoustic guitar/lead vocals and him on clawhammer banjo/harmony vocals, the

Ordinary Elephant, featuring husband and wife Pete and Crystal Damore, will perform at The Ripton Community Coffee House on Saturday, May 4. RCCH will also be celebrating its 24th anniversary on May 4.

work of music continued on the side as both had full-time jobs, until they threw all caution to the wind and hit the road in an RV with Pete continuing to work full-time in tech.

“I had a safe job and was on a safe life trajectory,

Pete grew up in Austin, Texas, in a big Italian family who gathered for big Italian meals, and he’s quick to admit that we all live in bubbles of our own making or choosing. “I can only imagine growing up in a toxic environment,” he offers.

“Without the perspective gained from travel and experiencing other cultures, it’s nearly impossible to realize how toxic your world actually is. I can’t fault anybody not overcoming.

I’m not in their shoes. I know I can’t change them by telling them they’re wrong, but I do know that people can change when they see new things.”

Come open your eyes and celebrate 24 glorious years of The Ripton Community Coffee House, next Saturday. An open mic will kick off the evening at 7:30 p.m. followed by the featured performers. Tickets: $10 general admission, $15 generous admission, $3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7:00. To sign up for the open mic call (802) 388-9782 or email rcchfolks@gmail.com.

live music GREG HUMPHREY AND FRIENDS IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

BRENTANO STRING QUARTET AND DAWN UPSHAW IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Arts Center.

SEAN ASHBY PERFORMS IN BRANDON. Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

HERON FIRE IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT WOMEN’S CHORUS IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, May 1, 6-7 p.m.,

Congregational Church of Middlebury.

THE THREATLES MIDDLEBURY. Friday, May 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

MCMC BENEFIT CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, May 4, 1-3 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

GYPSY REEL IN BRANDON. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

ORDINARY ELEPHANT IN RIPTON. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

THE GOOD PARTS IN BRISTOL. Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m., Hatch 31.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHORUS IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m., Mahaney Arts Center.

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Brandon Town Hall gears up for exciting season

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he Brandon Town Hall has come a long way since a group of local residents, who call themselves the Friends of Town Hall, got involved two decades ago.

At that time, the 158-year-old building had fallen into disrepair and was primarily used as a dumping ground for old sewer bills.

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“When we were cleaning this basement up, we found some of the strangest things,” recalled Dennis Marden, president of the Friends of the Town Hall, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the 1861 building back to its former glory. “Old cigar boxes, matchbooks, bottles and cans. We found a tin of Neshobe Coffee that had been made especially for a resident of Brandon, Elizabeth Gallagher,” Marden said, adding that old show programs and playbills, as well as stage light bulbs of all sizes, were also among things that were found in the basement clutter.

The Friends of the Town Hall have helped to restore the Brandon Town Hall with over $1 million in donations and grants. Pictured, from left, are Debbie Jennings, Bruce Brown, Jan Coolidge, Michael Shank, Mary Shields, Richard Baker (lower seated), Dennis Marden and Will Mathis.

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lighting and curtains for the stage.

Today, the craftsmanship of the Brandon Town Hall is on full display. The high ceilings boast outstanding acoustics for the myriad shows that take place there throughout the year, the basement has been refurbished and is the site of many municipal activities, the stage has been expanded, the windows refurbished and show curtain replaced.

But it has taken a while to bring the shine back to the building.

It all started in 1861, when the town of Brandon bought the land at what is now 1 Conant Square for a new town hall. At that time, the town had a population of roughly 3,000. When the building was finished, the cost was a few cents over $7,280.

Over the years, the building fell into disrepair.

As upkeep became more and more expensive, the town held fewer events there. The building stopped being used in the winter because it was too expensive to heat.

RENOVATIONS The Friends of the Town Hall was created in 1998. With state grants and fundraiser campaigns and a pledge of $10,000 a year for 14 years from the town itself, the group got busy.

First, the old concrete stairs at the front of the building were replaced and a lift was installed in 2002, at a cost of $45,000. The crumbling portico was replaced and the exterior was repainted as well as adding new theatrical

Next, workers began cleaning out the basement In 2012, a $200,000 renovation took place that added new bathrooms, two meeting rooms and a stairway between the backstage and the basement.

The building is now totally handicap accessible and the town put in a sidewalk around to the basement.

“We’re not a town organization, but we work very closely with the town,” vice-president Richard Baker said. “We got a pretty good deal on furniture from Central Vermont Public Service when they were bought out by Green Mountain Power and we’ve held state meetings here as well as all the town functions.”

The basement now has an entirely different look after improvements to the walls and tiles were done, the group replaced much of the lighting, heating and electrical systems throughout the building. The town now holds selectboard meetings in the basement and it’s the town’s voting place.

The Friends also refurbished the 10 windows of the main auditorium, each consisting of three panels and which stand 13 feet tall. The glass had to be taken out and steamed, and all the rotted wood was removed and replaced. That project cost the group $30,000.

The stage was done with matching grants at a total cost of $29,900.

All in, the group has raised and spent $1,042,856 through grants and donations — all of which has gone back into the building, and that’s not counting the thousands of hours of volunteer work.

And they’re not done yet. The group would still like to fix the balcony and add air conditioning.

“We also need to repair the slate roof, sometimes you can see daylight when you’re in the attic,” Marden said. “But that is going to cost about $300,000.”

All are projects for another day, he said.

ON WITH THE SHOW! Since the building has been renovated, new life in the town’s entertainment and arts scene has taken root. The Friends of the Town Hall are also behind the programming that takes place in the building from May to December, with the town recreation department taking over from December through April. This year, they are gearing up for the first event of the season, which will be the Otter Valley Junior/ Senior Prom on May 2, and then show season starts.

“We try to get good quality entertainment while still keeping the ticket prices affordable, a lot of the shows are free will donations,” Marden said.

“The sponsors make a big difference in keeping those prices as low as they are.”

Over 3,200 people went through the doors last season, Marden recalled, saying the Friends hope that number will be even higher this year.

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OWN HALL

Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org Preservation Fee: $1-$2 per ticket

Raffle Drawing: Thu 5/9 5:30-7:30pm $5 per/$20 for 5 tickets

A TOAST TO THE ARTS RAFFLE

Win a stunning piece of wearable art from Raintree Handcrafted Fine Jewelry! One exceptional custom ring will be raffled off May 9th, as part of A Toast to the Arts fundraiser for THT. Winners need not be present. Raffle tickets are now available at the Box Office, Mon-Sat/12-5pm, and online at townhalltheater.org.

Thu–Sat 4/25–4/27 & 5/2–5/4 @ 8pm; Sun 4/28 & 5/5 @ 2pm PRESENTED BY THE MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY PLAYERS

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical comedy puts audiences front and center at one of the quirkiest competitive events of the school year! Six awkward middle-school spellers try to keep their cool and win the bee while three well-intentioned adults run the show.

Thu 4/25 & 5/2 $15 - $23/$18 Students w/ ID for all other shows

Sat 5/4 1pm (reception to follow) $10 General/$20 Generous PRESENTED BY MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER

5TH ANNUAL MCMC BENEFIT CONCERT

Celebrating its 5th Annual Benefit Concert, students and faculty of the Middlebury Community Music Center will perform a variety of styles sharing lots of great music after a terrific year of learning.

Mon 5/6 7pm $25

MARIA BY CALLAS

PRESENTED BY MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL AND OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY

A special benefit screening for OCM & MNFF. This highly personal look at the life of Maria Callas is a thoroughly engrossing film that reveals the globally revered opera diva. As noted in the LA Times, Maria Callas was “closer to a deity than a singer to her devotees.”

Wed 5/8 11am & 7pm $13/$8 Students GREAT ART WEDNESDAYS

EAMES: THE ARCHITECT AND THE PAINTER

The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames is widely regarded as America’s most important designers. Their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life – from modernism to the computer age is revealed.

Fri 5/10 7pm $13 MNFF WINTER/SPRING SCREENING SERIES

WILDLIFE

Based on the Richard Ford novel and marking the directorial debut of Paul Dano, this New York Times critic’s pick is a “domestic drama both sad and terrifying.” Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and with a remarkable performance by Carey Mulligan, The NY Times also notes that “the entire cast does exceptional work” and that “Dano’s direction is meticulous in every respect.”

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EXHIBITS ALTERED REALITIES. On view April 11-May 4, featuring approximately 35 images for exhibition in the gallery, and 35 for our Online Gallery Annex selected by photographer Brooke Shaden. PhotoPlace Gallery, 3 Park Street, Middlebury. (802) 388-4500 or photos@photoplacegallery.com.

ART OF THE EARTH. On view March 1-April 30, featuring BAG artists take on the Earth, including pottery by guest artist Amanda Ann Palmer. This is part of a series of themed exhibits honoring our planet and celebrating the BAG’s 20th anniversary. The Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org.

ART OF WOOD. On view May 3-June 25, featuring art from the BAG’s exhibiting members, who work in diverse media including paint, fiber, glass, ceramics, collage — and wood. This is part of a series of themed exhibits honoring our planet and celebrating the BAG’s 20th anniversary. The Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org.

ERIC NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY. On view March 29-May 5, featuring images whose common themes are pattern, rhythm, and the interaction of color and light in nature. Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. (802) 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org.

ICE SHANTIES: FISHING, PEOPLE & CULTURE. On view Feb. 15 through the summer, featuring the structures, people and culture of ice fishing seen through the lens of Vermont-based Colombian photographer Federico Pardo — with audio reflections from the shanty owners drawn from interviews conducted by the Vermont Folklife Center. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

KEEP IT SIMPLE. On view April 4-May 31, featuring paintings with one subject by Salisbury artist and cheese maker Hannah Sessions. Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com.

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION. On view Jan. 8-April 28, featuring more than 30 works from the museum’s modern and contemporary collections, including recent video works by William Kentridge, Tracey Moffatt, and the Swiss team of Peter Fischli and David Weiss. Other artists represented include Andrew Lenaghan, Banksy, Damian Hirst, Shazia Sikander, Dale Chihuly, Elizabeth Catlett, Andy Warhol, Judy Chicago, Christian Marclay, Kara Walker, and Dennis Byng. Middlebury College Museum of Art at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

NATURE IN FLIGHT. On view through May 11, featuring works inspired by birds, butterflies, insects and other airborne creatures by Alison Parsons, Kileh Friedman, Kathy Mitchell, Marsha Chase, Karen Emerson, Annemie Curlin, Georgia Heise, Phoebe Stone Meg Walker and others.

Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-3850 or creativespacegallery.org.

POETRY ON AND OFF THE PAGE. On view through the summer, featuring “Object Poems” by Vermont-based poet and translator, Jody Gladding along with fine press poetry broadsides and manuscripts by poets such as Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and William Carlos Williams. Middlebury College Special Collections, Atrium, Lower Level, and Special Collections, Davis Family Library. (802) 443-3028.

WORKING WITH WOOD AND WATER. On view in May, featuring a solo show of woodblock prints in the traditional Japanese manga method by Matt Brown over the past 20 years. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 10, from 5-7 p.m. Edgewater Gallery at The Falls, 1 Mill St., Middlebury. (802) 458-0098 or edgewatergallery-vt.com.

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the movie SUNSET — RUNNING TIME: 2:22 — RATING: R Here’s a challenge to all movie lovers. “Sunset” delivers pre-war Budapest in 1910 with such creative filming that it’s hard to look away even for a moment. The flip side of that pleasure is that we never understand what has just happened or what is likely to happen next.

For an hour or so I assumed the complex introductory scenes would be explained. That never happens.

The movie opens on Írisz Leiter (Juli Jakab) a lovely woman of expressionless dignity as she tries on elegant hats in the building that had once been her parents’ hat factory. Leiter wants to work there. Why? No answer to that one.

We learn that her parents died in the fire that destroyed the building years ago and when a man attacks her, he yells about her terrible brother.

Her brother? She hadn’t known she had one.

Juli Jakab stars in “Sunset,” (2019)

explanations or enlightenment.

Leiter leads us through the film as she searches for her brother in whatever family connections she can find. The party thrown to acknowledge the 30-year anniversary of the fire is but one of the many parties she visits in this world about to go to war. Whenever she asks questions about the whereabouts of her brother, she gets no explanation, just some deadly version of “Get out of here, he’s a maniac.”

Suddenly we are in the trenches of World War I. Why? What exactly is the connection between her search for family and the oncoming war?

We don’t know.

No one befriends her; no one explains what her brother has done. The Leiter family name is synonymous with evil. Why then is the fire being celebrated? We never know. We follow her everywhere as if tied to her shoulder — until we tire of never getting answers.

A movie this hard to follow would normally have driven us out of the theater but the sight and sound of all of it held the audience in their seats.

For some unknown reason, director László Nemes placed a woman’s search for her family history in pre-war Budapest. After he tires of her search, he films the trenches of the oncoming war. Perhaps this filmmaker was simply driven to reconstruct pre-war and wartime Budapest.

Leiter is alone in a world that is against her without telling her why.

Why aren’t we told why her brother is a savage? As much as we want to sympathize with her, even that is hard because she is so silent that we don’t warm to her. So we follow her in her search for her brother and her family history as she moves through scenes without

Though none of it makes any sense as a story, director Nemes is an artist at painting his scenes, so much so that no one leaves the theater. Though I can’t possibly recommend it, the final word here is that those beautifully filmed scenes still float through my head with an odd regularity.

— Reviewed by Joan Ellis

the book “THE LINE TENDER” — BY KATE ALLEN (Dutton Books for Young Readers)

Thirteen-year-old Lucy Elizabeth Everhart and her best friend Fred reside in a small town on the coast of Massachusetts. Their sleepy summer is cracked open by the catch of an enormous Great White Shark by a local fisherman. Lucy is still coming to terms with the sudden loss of her mother, a respected and talented marine-biologist who studied sharks, and even swam with sharks as well as pursuing research grants. Lucy’s dad is also not fully recovered from losing his wife and the mother of his daughter, and the shark, an unusual catch in their location, churns up deep emotions for both of them. Lucy then faces another devastating loss, and with aimlessness looming, and a best friend’s passion as motivation, she bravely embarks on a project to finish the work her mother started while simultaneously finding a path back to herself. Armed with project notes assembled by her mom, who died when she was seven, Lucy faces her fears and begins to heal and grow.

Fascinating facts about sharks’ physiology and nature plus accompanying illustrations add to this rewarding read for ages 10 and up. The plot is satisfyingly straight-forward and the language is refreshing in its honesty, tackling themes of bereavement and friendship with insight and poignancy.

— Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of The Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury.

SUPER SELECTIONS FOR SPRING READING The Sun Is Also a Star, by Nicola Yoon Eventown, by Corey Ann Haydu New Kid, by Jerry Craft Greystone Secrets, by Margaret Peterson Haddix Pax, by Sara Pennypacker The Next Great Paulie Fink, by Ali Benjamin Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, by Dusti Bowling

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LISTENING R E F L E C T I O N S O N H E A LT H & L I F E S T Y L E

CATCH MORE THAN FISH THIS SEASON

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he second Saturday in April is akin to Christmas morning in our home as it marks the opening day of fishing season in Vermont. There is a giddiness in the air, as waders, boots, and fly rods replace skis and poles at the door. Table talk is dominated by subjects of river depth, current speed and potential precipitation. Top shelf whiskey is purchased for the yearly salute and offering to the river gods and goddesses.

BY LAURA WILKINSON

In Addison County, the commencement of opening day begins with The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Friday evening to kick off the Mountaineer’s Otter Creek Classic.

For those of you who are not anglers, I have always described the film as a Warren Miller ski film for fish junkies. Showboating is the game and the fish are colossal.

“MY FAVORITE MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD FISHING ARE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN. IT NEVER GOT OLD HEARING MY GRANDPA SING ‘HERE FISHY, FISHY’”

at the colors and patterns of the fish we catch. I also appreciate the opportunity to learn more about myself as well. How many times can I snag a tree or bush before I need to start practicing deep breathing? Hands down, though, the parts that I love best: the quiet kinship I feel to my partner/guide and the connection to the larger world outside my head.

When I am standing in a river, gently bracing myself against the flow and tug over my boots, I am home. I am vibrant and alive with the world.

Remembering the importance of connection and making intentional choices to feed these connections os essential for our wellbeing.

So, whatever your particular inclination, I invite you to soak in the wonder of spring with the people you love. Give yourself the gift of just being — right where you are. There is plenty of time later to manage your life, go ahead and live it today.

This year’s film shorts had their fair share of the astounding catches and Laura Wilkinson is a Nurse Practitioner breathtaking landscapes, but something and Integrative Health Coach at else caught my attention while watching Middlebury College. Learn more about this time. A central theme in each film her and her coaching at middlebury.edu/ was connection: connection to self, to middleburyintegratedhealthcoach. each other, and to our fellow creatures and earth. The anglers in the film celebrated each other with high fives, fist bumps, and hugs when they landed a beautiful brown or rainbow trout.

They commiserated together when they failed to net a hooked big one. They laid kisses smack dab on the fishes’ heads before slowly releasing them back into the water. They were intentional and dedicated to preservation of both the water and the land. They get this simple truth: we need each other and we need this earth.

Courtney Allenson of New Haven makes prints of trout.

The capacity to connect through fishing started early for me. Prior to meeting my partner, fishing in my world was all about night crawlers, bobbers and perch. I was that kid who when given the choice for a special day, picked a windy adventure in the old aluminum boat, much to the chagrin of my book-loving older sister. My favorite memories of childhood fishing are on the shores of Lake Champlain. It never got old hearing my grandpa sing “here fishy, fishy” after he made his first cast. I also remember my 10-year-old self, negotiating who would put the worm on and who would take the fish off with my squeamish boy cousins. Even at 46 years old, I will still take handling a fish any day over a wiggling worm.

Fly-fishing is a new venture for me, and I revel in the learning that accompanies my beginners’ experience. I delight in the names of the various flies: girdle bugs, chubbies, and woolly buggers. I gasp

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Hop to it Everything you need to know about growing your own hops Hops are an easy-to-grow perennial that can be grown in a backyard garden.

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he first time I saw a hops bine, I knew I wanted that plant in my garden. If you’re looking for something a bit different and enjoy quizzical looks from visitors, you might, too. While most people know hops as an ingredient in beer, they have likely never seen a hops plant.

BY DEBORAH J. BENOIT

Hops (Humulus lupulus) are an easy-to-grow perennial. The plant uses the coarse hairs on the bine (the twining stem of a climbing plant) to help attach itself to a support as it climbs. Hops grow quickly, a foot or two each week and 20 or more feet over the course of the growing season. But what makes hops an interesting plant for the home garden are the hops flowers — huge numbers of cute little green cones.

To grow hops in your garden, selecting an appropriate planting site is a must. Hops grow best in full sun (6-8 hours a day) in well-draining soil and, most importantly, with some type of support. Uncontrolled, hops can become a bully in the garden, weaving among other plants and wrapping around them.

You may have seen commercially grown hops

climbing lines attached to very tall poles. While that’s one option, there are many possibilities when growing hops at home. Support could be a sturdy grape arbor or an unused clothes line. You could also run a line along the top of a fence where your hops can “climb” horizontally.

Or it could be as simple as a length of heavy, coarse twine secured to a stake driven into the ground near the base of the plant and at the other end to an existing structure, offering both stability and height. One year I ran a line from a second-story window to the ground. The hops did very well in that location, reaching the window and continuing to grow out and back down toward the ground.

Hops can be grown from a root division if you’re lucky enough to know someone who grows hops. Or hops rhizomes (roots) are readily available through online nurseries. In late April or early May, plant the rhizome about two inches deep, and water well.

A mulch of wood chips will help retain moisture in the soil. Don’t let the soil completely dry out, particularly during the first year. You can feed your hops with a fertilizer for flowering perennials after planting and again midway through the summer.

Set up your hops support system no later than when new growth reaches a foot or so in height.

Direct the bines toward the support as needed.

They will quickly grow along the line. As spring and summer progress, buds will appear among the leaves, the flowers will open and develop into attractive 1-2-inch long, soft, green cones.

Hops cones mature in late summer when they begin to yellow and turn crepe paper crisp.

If you choose to harvest hops cones for beer making, brewing herbal tea or some other use, they are ready at that time. You can cut the bine and hand pick the cones. If you’re growing hops simply as an ornamental plant, you can leave the bines in place until they complete their annual cycle.

When the plant dies back in the fall, cut it off a few inches from the ground. In the spring new growth will once again appear.

Even if you have no interest in brewing beer, hops make an attractive and interesting addition to the home garden.

Deborah J. Benoit is a UVM Extension Master Gardener from North Adams, Massachusetts, who is part of the Bennington County Chapter.

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A Classic in the Heart of the Little City C. 1816, this handsome Federal sits regally on the backside of City Park in the heart of vibrant downtown Vergennes. Abundant with original detailing and maintained to showcase its craftsmanship, charm and character, the home has undergone extensive upgrades and the addition of several smart amenities. Wide plank floors, Vermont Verde countertops, hidden appliances, hand painted murals, and custom period sconces are among an extensive list of features. Whether for the front-row seat to the shopping, dining and happenings of downtown, to retreat to the secret garden in the rear with its brick terrace, blue stone wall and stylish deck, or for the formal and informal gathering spaces you’ll love to share in between, this lifestyle property is a textbook example of how old successfully meets new.

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Certain deck trends have emerged as industry experts’ top picks for the upcoming remodeling and renovation season. For those thinking of revamping an existing deck, or building an entirely new one, consider roof-top decking.

Urban areas also can benefit from decking to create usable outdoor spaces. In fact, many new condominium and townhouse communities are incorporating roof-top decks into their designs, particularly in communities with water views or other impressive vistas. HGTV experts suggest roof-top decks feature light-colored materials and fixtures to help keep the area cool even in direct sunlight.

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A Special Publication of the Addison Independent

Amanda & Liam’s story: Facebook friends to life partners

By CHRISTY LYNN NEW HAVEN — Sometimes love surfaces when you would least suspect it. Such was the case on July 8, 2013, when Amanda Vincent received a message on Facebook from a guy named Liam Benshemer.

“Hey Amanda!” it read, “Listen, this is probably gonna sound weird/creepy being that we really don’t know each other, but do you live in Bristol, VT?” Perhaps surprisingly, Amanda struck up a conversation with the guy, who had recently visited some family in Bristol. Amanda grew up in New Ha(See Bristol, Page 2)

Inside

AMANDA VINCENT AND Liam Benshemer celebrated their nuptials at Tourterelle in New Haven on August 25, 2018. The couple was blessed with beautiful weather and a picturesque sunset.

Photo: Jenna Brisson Photography

Get the most out of bridal shows.................................3 Frosting-free cakes are the latest trend.....................3 How to stick to your wedding budget.........................4 Our favorite wedding welcome bag ideas.................7 Vt’s state parks are great weddings venues.............8 Don’t overlook these eight wedding details..............9 Who’s in the wedding party?...................................... 10

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Bristol (Continued from Page 1) ven and went to high school at Mount Abraham in Bristol.

Despite the limitations of social media, the two hit it off right away and were dating by the end of the summer.

Liam and Amanda tied the knot on their five year dating anniversary, which landed on August 25, 2018. The couple chose Tourterelle in New Haven for their venue, attracted to its all-inclusive packages and excellent service.

“We wanted beautiful views,” Amanda recalled. “I also liked how everything could be in one place. A nice getting ready space, quite a few different options for outdoor ceremony spaces, the reception area and a place where Liam and I could even spend the night!”

With a pond and plenty of space for outdoor games and mingling, plus great food and very accommodating hosts, Amanda and Liam said the venue ticked so many of their boxes that they didn’t even look at another venue.

The couple chose to keep their guest list AMANDA’S GODFATHER, MICHAEL Augustinowitz, acted as the officiant at both their outdoor ceremony at Tourterelle as well as their relatively small, inviting 115 guests to share formal marriage ceremony earlier in the day at Saint Peter’s Church in Vergennes. Augustinowitz is a priest who also married Amanda’s (See Guests, Page 5) parents and several other members of her family.

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Get the most out of bridal shows and wedding events Bridal shows can inspire couples planning their weddings (MS) — Recently engaged couples may be excited to get a jump on wedding planning. Bridal shows can be a great way for couples to meet and familiarize themselves with local wedding professionals, all the while introducing themselves to the terminology of wedding planning.

Though they’re a great source of information, contacts and samples, bridal shows also can be a bit overwhelming. Learning how to maximize time spent at shows can help couples plan their weddings as efficiently as possible.

• Start small. If the idea of large crowds is unappealing, attend the more intimate, boutique shows that are often held at local reception halls and restaurants instead of the larger installations at convention centers and hotels.

• Scout out vendors. Check the bridal show’s website for lists of exhibitors and see if your desired vendors are on the list. But even if they’re not, keep an open mind and use the show as a chance to compare offerings. If an event map is available, marking off must-visit booths can help save time.

• Pre-register. Pre-registering for bridal events saves time at check-in, and doing so may make you eligible for discounted tickets.

• Come prepared. Chances are each

vendor is going to ask couples for information so that they can follow up with a phone call or email with more detailed offerings and estimates. Couples attending the show can expediate the process by coming equipped with labels that feature their names, contact information and wedding date. They can then stick the labels on sign-in sheets or use them like business cards.

• Dress comfortably. Bridal expos involve a lot of walking and roaming around. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Consider a backpack or hands-free bag so you are not weighed down when collecting the swag and other handouts throughout the day.

• Ask questions. When face-to-face with vendors, rely on their expertise but don’t hesitate to ask questions concerning themes, colors, recommendations for honeymoon locations, invitation paper suggestions, and much more.

• Stay for the fashion show. Many shows will offer a runway experience to present the latest gown and tuxedo offerings. This can be an entertaining way for couples to formulate their wedding styles.

Wedding shows introduce couples to vendors and set them on the path to making decisions regarding the planning of their weddings.

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Frosting-free cakes are the latest trend

(MS) — A new trend is taking hold both in North America and on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Cakes are being pared down so that frosting and fondant coverings are now nearly absent from the confections.

They’re called “naked cakes,” and these simplified desserts showcase the texture of the cakes and their fillings.

According to culinary experts, the idea for the naked cake came from Christina Tosi, owner of Momofuku Milk Bar. It’s an award-winning bakery with locations across the United States and Canada.

Now many other pastry chefs and bakers are hopping on the naked cake bandwagon, with the trend being highlighted by the likes of Martha Stewart and the respected wedding resource The Knot.

Just because these cakes may be short on exterior buttercream doesn’t mean they fall flat on flavor or visual appeal. Cakes can be embellished with fresh blooms, gum paste-molded flowers, edible pearls and gems, fresh ber-

ries, and much more. The Knot notes many naked cakes are garnished with flavors that are included in the cake, such as chocolate chips, crumbs, cookie dough, or candy sprinkles.

Couples who are stripping down their weddings to include more basics and natural effects may be drawn to these naked cakes.

They’re also an option for those who find frosting, buttercream and fondant too sweet for the palate.

Naked cakes enable the interior flavors to really shine.

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How to stick to your wedding budget

(theKnot.com) — According to our most recent Real Weddings study, nearly half of couples admit to spending more than they initially intended—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to stick to your wedding budget.

A lot of couples end up overspending because they don’t factor in all the unexpected expenses and small fees that can really add up. But don’t worry — we’re here to walk you through the process of creating and following the right wedding budget for you. Follow these four key steps to make sure your spending is where it should be.

1. Establish a Wedding Budget System That Works for You Decide on a budgeting system to track all the money coming in and out. The easiest way (in our opinion)? Get your hands on The Knot Budget Calculator, which automatically tells you how much you should be spending on everything from ceremony musicians to wedding party gifts, and allows you to track all your payments and their due dates.

2. Consider Hidden Wedding Costs and Extras

Knowing about potential hidden costs up front will guarantee your budget can actually cover it all. Here are the most common wedding fees that sneak up on you.

Overtime Fees If the party’s hopping, those extra 45 minutes may fly by — but you’ll likely pay in overtime costs for everyone from the photographer to the DJ. If you have a feeling your wedding may go over the times you’ve specified in your vendor contracts, work overtime costs into your budget. And think of it this way, if you don’t use it, it’ll be a nice surprise chunk of cash.

Tipping Your Pros From wedding dress hem alterations to the hotel concierge who delivers your welcome bags, even conservative vendor tips can add hundreds to your wedding cost.

(And, no, you can’t skip vendor tips!) Make sure to account for tipping costs when you first start drafting your budget.

Vendor Trials Remember, prewedding trials aren’t always free. A florist’s demo may be gratis the first time, but if you make repeated changes, you risk being billed. The same

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goes for hair and makeup trials, so factor these possible costs in too.

Miscellaneous Extras Things like stamps for invitations and RSVP cards (the thicker your paper, the more expensive it’ll be), marriage license fees and packaging for welcome bags or favors seem so small you can shrug them off, but like any costs, they add up. Going “just over budget” in a few different categories, with a vague plan of making it up somewhere else, can push you past your limit without realizing it.

3. Plan in Advance to Go Over Budget You’re probably thinking, “Um, excuse me?”—but hear us out. If you account for budget overages, then you never actually blow your budget. Try to earmark 5 percent of your budget for unforeseen costs. A few examples might include: Flowers: a last-minute realization you want to decorate a previously unconsidered corner of your venue, or order another boutonniere or corsage for an additional family member.

Weather-related expenses: umbrellas for a rainy day, space heaters for unseasonably cool temperatures, or additional shade if it’s particularly hot or humid.

Small accidents: spur-of-the-moment spot removal, something breaks in the days before the ceremony, menus get damp and need to get reprinted.

4. Be Smart About Tracking Wedding-Related Spending Take advantage of budgeting and money management tricks along the way. For instance, put all your wedding money in one separate account, so you can easily track additions and withdrawals without getting it confused with the rest of your day-to-day funds. Pay for as many of your expenses as possible on a credit card to receive benefits like mileage, rewards or cash back. Finally, make sure everyone making wedding-related purchases on your behalf (your partner, mom, honor attendants and so on) are all on the same card system, allowing you to benefit from the rewards and also from the easy tracking of your purchases.

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Guests (Continued from Page 2) in their big day (96 were able to attend).

As with most couples planning a wedding, some choices seemed obvious and easy for Amanda and Liam, while others were a little more arduous.

For Amanda, choosing a dress was not among the easiest. “I tried on over 100 dresses in four different states,” she said. “It got to the point where I had seen too many, I had no idea what I was looking for.”

In the end, she selected a dress from Fiori Bridal in Essex, where she had been a number of times throughout the process. “I felt they had the best selection and offered a great experience,” she said.

For Liam and the groomsmen in the wedding party, the choice became quite simple.

After briefly deliberating about whether to rent or buy suits, they determined that the cost to buy would only be slightly more than the cost to rent, so they ended up buying suits from Men’s Warehouse in Burlington. “Now Liam has a suit to wear again!” Amanda said.

Similarly obvious was the choice about their officiant. Michael Augustinowitz is (See Ceremony, Page 6)

TOURTERELLE APPEALED TO Amanda and Liam thanks to its capacity to host indoor and outdoor elements of their celebration. The reception hall’s double doors open onto an outdoor patio and large lawn space, with a pond that guests could mingle around. Inside guests dined and enjoyed line dancing — one of the Vincent family’s beloved past times.

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Amanda and Liam arranged to do a first look and some of the formal wedding photos at a private (Continued from Page 5) property where there was a beauAmanda’s godfather and also a tiful quarry nearby. priest. He not only married Aman“As a wedding photographer, da and Liam, but also Amanda’s I know how stressful it can be to parents, her aunt and uncle and one do portraits during cocktail hour,” of her cousins and her husband.

Amanda said. “For Liam and I, we Consequently, Augustinowitz was knew we wanted to be able to enable to help the couple with all eljoy cocktail hour with our guests, ements of the ceremony and guide so we got all the family and bridthem expertly through the process. al portraits done before any of the The couple chose to perform a guests showed up.” formal marriage ceremony at Saint Amanda got to ride with her faPeter’s Catholic ther in his 1969 Church in VerFirebird to their gennes at 9 a.m. “It took the first look and on the morning then from there to pressure off of their wedding Tourterelle, sharday, with just because at the ing a special few their closest fam- second ceremony minutes just with ily in attendance. her dad on her big Liam and Aman- in front of day. The ladies in da went out everyone, we the ceremony all to breakfast at got ready together were already Tourterelle after at one of Amangetting married married.” da’s aunt’s housand then went — Vincent es, where a cousin their separate did their hair and ways to get ready they were all able for their second ceremony. to share some comforting laughs.

They renewed their vows later Following the ceremony, guests that day outdoors at Tourterelle celebrated over a happy hour folwith the rest of their guests, staylowed by dinner and dancing in ing true to one of Amanda’s longTourterelle’s dedicated ceremony time dreams of an outdoor wedspace. The couple did have a tiny ding. cake with which to perform the “I enjoyed doing that because it classic cutting ceremony, a traditook the pressure off because at the tion that Amanda says she could second ceremony in front of everyhave done without, but Liam was one, we were already married.” attached to. For dessert to share, The couple had written their the couple chose three petite desown vows, but at the last minute serts including macaroons (Amandecided to keep those vows private da’s favorite), chocolate mousse and recite standard vows at their and lemon possets. ceremony.

In the end the celebration was “We read each other the vows exactly what Amanda and Liam we wrote at Three Squares, but we had wanted — a beautiful day that both knew we would probably get they could share with their closest too emotional if we read them in One of Amanda’s treasured memories from her wedding day will forever be the drive she shared with her family and friends as they commit- father in his 1969 Firebird. front of everyone.” ted to a happy union.

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WEDDING WELCOME BAG IDEAS (theKnot.com) — Chances are you won’t be able to greet all your guests upon their arrival, so a wedding welcome bag (or basket) of goodies is a great way to say, “Hello, we’re glad you’re here!” right away. (This is especially true if you’re having a destination wedding or hosting a lot of out-of-towners.) Check out our breakdown of everything you need to assemble the perfect prewedding goody bag that’ll make your guests feel right at home.

A Versatile Carryall Presentation is key. A basic canvas tote is a great way to hold all your items and is perfect for a wedding where guests will be sightseeing (think: beach day or city adventure). Bonus: Guests can use the bag later to tote groceries or gym essentials. If you decide to go with a custom design, steer clear of names or monograms. If you’re just desperate to personalize the bag, call out your location, choose a motif that’s in line with your wedding style or stamp a generic phrase, like “Plan to Get a Tan,” on the bag. You want to design something your guests will use after the wedding.

Whatever you choose, make sure it holds everything guests will need, plus a few fun surprises.

Get Creative: Play up your theme with a creative container. Pick a galvanized pail for a garden wedding, a wicker basket for a vineyard setting or an antique box for a vintage-style affair.

Local Ingredients The whole idea behind the welcome bag is to make your guests’ stay more comfortable, so keep them from raiding the minibar. Fill their bags with sweet and savory snacks that will tide them over if they arrive after dinner or if they have a late-night hankering post wedding dance party.

Get Creative: Give out-of-towners a taste of local flavor with snacks that are representative of the setting. For example, locally grown Florida oranges, Cape Cod potato chips or Vermont cheddar cheese.

Something to Sip Throw in a drink or two, like bottles of water. You’ll keep guests hydrated without sending them to the hotel gift shop. Add a custom label to show off your wedding colors, motif or monogram.

Get Creative: Swap out the bottle of water for something that speaks directly to the theme of your wedding. Try coconut water for a tropical destination wedding, miniature bottles of wine for a vineyard soiree or locally brewed beer for ranch nuptials.

Weatherproof Essentials Take a cue from the season and stock up on items that’ll help your guests brave the elements. Sunglasses, bug spray and fans will beat the heat, while pashminas, tea bags and hand-warmers are perfect for a fall or winter wedding. Ponchos and umbrellas are other must-haves if rain is in the forecast.

Get Creative: Hotels often provide a few complimentary toiletries, like shampoo or lotion, but not everything is covered. Kick up your welcome bag with a few extra pampering products, like sunscreen for sunny days or lip balm to combat the chilly temps.

A Few of Your Favorite Things Add a personal touch to your bag by including items you love or things that speak to you two as a couple. Maybe it’s a signature sweet, a book of crossword puzzles or a mix of your favorite beats. These details that capture your quirks make fun welcome bag additions your guests will surely love (and get a good laugh out of).

Get Creative: Give your guests a little context by personalizing each item with a note explaining its significance. For example, John used to do the crossword puzzle every Sunday morning with his grandfather, or Emily is infamous for keeping a stash of sweets in her purse.

The Weekend Lineup Keep your guests informed with all the details of

your wedding weekend. Include a welcome letter with a link to your wedding website where they’ll be able to find all key information, like an event timeline, important locations and phone numbers for a “wedding contact” in case they have questions. (Assign this to a planner, honor attendant or relative—you’re going to have enough on your plate already.) Also include details about dress codes and any other must-know information. If you have older guests who may not be able to access your wedding website, create a little packet.

Get Creative: Have a calligrapher or graphic designer create a custom map detailing where all of the day’s (or weekend’s) events are taking place, a fun infographic that outlines the times and locations of each event or even a personalized guide to all of your guests complete with a photo and fun tidbit.

The Local Lowdown Help your guests enjoy their downtime by cluing them in on the area’s must-sees and dos. Pop a guidebook or map into each bag, along with the latest issue of a local magazine. Highlight hot spots, top sites to check out and activities they shouldn’t miss. If your guests aren’t joining you for every meal, recommend a few good restaurants too.

Get Creative: Throw in a list of your favorite boutiques and coffee shops—your guests will appreciate the thoughtful suggestions. If it’s the city where you two fell in love, a sweet anecdote about a place (maybe your first-date spot) or street (your new home) makes for a nice touch.

Hangover Helpers Don’t let your guests regret that last glass of champagne. Create a special hangover kit, complete with a bottle of water, Advil, Alka-Seltzer and Emergen-C (even Bloody Mary mix helps) to help them combat any morning-after ailments that might keep them from enjoying the rest of the wedding festivities. Your friends and family will thank you—trust us.

Get Creative: A bad hangover isn’t the only “emergency” your guests might encounter. Add in some Band-Aids, stain remover or a mini sewing kit to help guests deal with whatever disaster might come their way.

Lots of Thanks Your welcome bag is just one more opportunity to thank your guests. Include a thoughtful letter to welcome them and tell them how happy you are to be sharing your wedding day with them. Handwriting each note will give them that extra-special touch that says, “You’re so important I took the time to pen this myself.” Or if you’re short on time, at least sign each one in ink. And don’t forget to give a quick rundown of the items you’ve included in your welcome bag or basket (especially if they have a good backstory).

Get Creative: Write each note on paper that speaks to the theme of your wedding. A postcard is a fun option for a destination wedding, while aged parchment paper is perfect for a vintage-style affair.

A Delivery Plan You’ve put together an amazing welcome bag, but now you have to figure out how your guests are going to get them. Shipping welcome bags to your location is a no-fuss option, especially if you’re flying to the destination. If you’d rather transport them yourselves, pack them well and have a family member (or a few close friends) bring them as checked bags. (Save stuffing the decorative tissue paper until the last minute or it will get crushed en route to being delivered.) Enlist attendants or family members to help you distribute bags to guests’ hotels to be handed out at check-in or to be waiting in their rooms when they arrive. Some hotels will charge you up to $7 a bag, so ask first.

Get Creative: Surprise your out-of-town guests by having the welcome bags waiting for them in their rooms. It’ll be the first thing they see when they walk through the door and is sure to instantly make them feel right at home.

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KINGSLAND BAY STATE Park offers a bucolic outdoor setting for weddings, plus a banquet hall and two other buildings for catering staff to set up (with their own cooking equipment) and dressing rooms for the wedding party.

Vermont’s beautiful state parks are great weddings venues

By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — Those couples planning an Addison County wedding and who might enjoy a rustic setting for their ceremony with plenty of fresh air and pretty views could consider touring the area’s Vermont State Parks.

According to Rochelle Skinner, the Vermont State Parks sales and service manager, the four most popular of the county’s parks for weddings are Ferrisburgh’s Kingsland Bay, Button Bay and Mount Philo (technically in Charlotte), and the D.A.R park in Addison.

“They’re pretty much booked every weekend for the summer,” Skinner said.

Each of the parks has its own charms, and in some cases limitations, especially in the size of parties they can accommodate.

“They all offer something a little bit different,” Skinner said.

Button Bay can handle the largest party, and at a per-person rate offers the lowest cost. Its large, open pavilion can seat up to 300 people, and according to the park website it comes with electricity, grills, picnic tables and a nearby restroom.

It can be rented for $200 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and except for holidays can be reserved for free the rest of the week.

More info about Button Bay State Park may be found at vtstateparks.com/buttonbay.html.

The pavilion is in a fairly open area, and

like the other parks, Button Bay remains open during special events. Skinner reminds those who enquire about weddings that park-goers can wander by the festivities.

“The public is still going to be able to use the park,” she said. “It’s not exclusive.”

On the plus side, Skinner said the parks do not place certain limits on the caterers or wedding parties.

“We do allow alcohol,” she said.

A little to the north of Button Bay, Kingsland Bay can accommodate the next-largest party among the local state parks, and also offers separate facilities for dining, entertainment and the bridal party, as well as lakeside ambiance.

A weekend daily rental fee of $2,500 buys a colonial revival banquet hall and two other buildings.

The park’s banquet hall can seat 150 and has such features as a native-stone fireplace and a big porch. There is inside space for food preparation and serving, but a caterer would have to bring cooking equipment, as is the case in most parks.

Near the banquet hall, the Federal vernacular style Hawley House provides space for small meetings, dressing rooms for the wedding party, and a wraparound porch that according to the park website is a popular place for photos.

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Also included is “The Theatre,” which the park website describes as “a warm, rustic structure” with a stage at one end and stone fireplace at the other. The building can seat up to 50 people and it offers space for a cocktail hour, dancing and children’s activities Or if the weather doesn’t cooperate, The Theater may be decorated and used for the wedding ceremony. The Theatre is included with the rental of other buildings Friday through Sunday or may be rented separately the rest of the week. More information about Kingsland Bay State Park may be found at vtstateparks. com/kingsland.html.

Both the Mount Philo and D.A.R. parks can only accommodate wedding parties of up to 60, but Skinner fairly pointed out that each park also offers its charms.

Mount Philo’s are obvious: Skinner cited the mountaintop’s “sweeping views” of the Champlain Valley.

As for the lakeside D.A.R. park in Addison, Skinner pointed out the fact it is a less popular destination for day use, which can make it a more desirable spot for a wedding party.

“If you do it in a small, quiet park like D.A.R, you’ll have more privacy,” she said.

The D.A.R. park’s pavilion offers electricity, a grill, picnic tables and a restroom and can be

rented for just $100 Fridays through Sundays, and is free otherwise except for holidays. More information about the D.A.R. State Park may be found at vtstateparks.com/dar.html.

Mount Philo features a rustic, 1930s lodge that can seat up to 60 people, with electricity, grills, tables, chairs and a nearby restroom. It also has a connected and covered pavilion with a working fireplace and refrigerator that is included in a Friday-Sunday rental fee of $300 per day. The daily fee for the rest of the week is $200. More information about Mount Philo State Park may be found at vtstateparks.com/ philo.html.

Although many weekends this year are already booked, Skinner said it wouldn’t hurt for couples still looking for a site for this summer to check in at 888-409-7579, also the number to call for those looking ahead to next year.

“What I would say is just call us and see what’s available,” she said.

For couples planning for 2020, Skinner said booking 11 months to a year ahead is ideal, a timetable that will allow them the luxury of strolling around the parks to envision what it might be like to exchange their vows and celebrate onsite.

“People who are planning for a wedding next year would be going to the parks this year,” she said.

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Don’t overlook these eight wedding details From a ‘day-of’ rescue kit to gifts for the flower girl

By SIMONE HILL of theKnot.com You’re planning a wedding, which means you get a free pass, or two, when it comes to being forgetful. (It’s called “wedding brain,” and we understand). That’s why we pulled together a list of commonly overlooked wedding details you’ll be bummed to forget. True, they’re not serious essentials, like your venue or cake baker, but they’re little extras that can really make a difference and personalize your day. Read on for fun and practical details you’ll be sorry to let fall through the cracks.

1. Essentials for Under Your Dress Your dress may be ready, but you’re not quite done on the fashion front. Accessories are a no-brainer, but you’ll also want to plan what to wear beneath your gown ahead of time — nothing’s worse than running around last minute to find the right bra for that deep, plunging neckline. And don’t forget to bring the undergarments to your final fitting to make sure everything works.

2. Personal Touches That Fit Your Style Sure, you could absolutely go with classic white napkins that your venue or caterer has on hand, but choosing custom ones is way more fun. An easy way to add a personal touch to your cocktail hour is with customized napkins, cocktail glasses or centerpieces (like block letter signs with a sweet message, or both of your initials).

And why not personalize your drinks? Create a signature cocktail in line with your style and all-time favorite flavors.

3. Bride and Bridal Party Getting-Ready Outfits While an oversize T-shirt and sweatpants is the perfect getting-ready outfit on any other day, this is no ordinary day. Plus, if you’re planning on taking photos with your bridal party while you prep, you’ll want to look a bit more put together. Getting-ready pics are some of our favorite, full of happy jitters and candid, sentimental moments.

The key here is to choose a look that’s cute and comfortable and won’t mess up your hair or makeup when you take it off. Something that can be unbuttoned or stepped in and out of instead of being pulled over your head, like a robe, is a fabulous option.

4. Cute Cake Table Servingware Your five-tier buttercream masterpiece

with cascading sugar flowers looks absolutely stunning — but you’re not done just yet. Finish off the cake table with a few fresh flowers (you could even repurpose your bridesmaid bouquets), a detailed cake stand and don’t forget the cake cutter and servers. For something extra-special, engrave your wedding date on the cake knife and server. It’s a beautiful, understated keepsake you can use for years to come.

5. Gifts for Your Parents (and Your New Mother- and Father-in-Law) It’s easier than we’d like to admit to take your parents for granted (and even take your wedding stress out on them from time to time). But on your wedding, all will be forgiven and appreciated with a thoughtful and sentimental thank-you gift. Even just a card with a sweet note about how much you love and care for them will go a long way if you’re planning to gift them a wedding album later down the line.

6. A Powder Room Rescue Basket Making sure you have enough bathroom stalls per person is a given (typically one bathroom per every 35 guests just in case), but a touch of extra hospitality goes a long way to make your guests feel welcome. Stock a basket full of necessities like mints, extra bobby pins, stain remover and bug spray (if your wedding is outdoors) and everyone will thank you.

7. Flower Girl Accessories Now that you’ve got her dress all figured out, don’t forget cute accessories to finish off her look. A sweet flower crown, bracelet or fabulous little shoes can double as a thank-you gift to her for playing such a special role in the ceremony.

8. An Emergency Kit Stuck zippers, a drop of red wine and flyaways that can’t be tamed — these things happen. But trivial as they usually are, these mini bummers can lead to panic on the day of your wedding if you’re not prepared. Make an emergency kit that your maid of honor or mom can keep handy throughout the wedding just in case and you’ll feel more at ease. Keep a needle and thread (to match the color of your dress), stain remover, perfume and any other items you might need on a moment’s notice throughout the event.

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Look beyond gender for modern wedding parties

(MS) — Couples are increasingly bucking long-established trends to make weddings uniquely their own. One of today’s more popular tradition-busting trends is not adhering to gender lines when couples select friends and family members for their wedding parties.

Until recently, the vast majority of wedding couples selected members of the same sex to fill the roles needed for the ceremony and reception. For example, grooms would choose fellow males to serve as their groomsmen while brides choose other females for their bridal parties.

The wedding resource The Knot says the days of having men on one side and women on the other are gone. Coed wedding parties enable brides and grooms to have their favorite people by their side, regardless of gender.

According to The Daily Mail, over the past year, weddings across Australia and other areas of the world have seen a rise in “groomswomen” and “bridesmen,” blurring the lines of wedding traditions. Couples have often said that choosing whomever they desire to stand beside them during the wedding is more authentic than separating people simply because of gender.

Take for example a groom-to-be who is especially close to his sister. Such siblings may serve as bridesmaids, but grooms may want to

have their sisters by their sides on their big day.

Foregoing gender roles may make for a unique, customized wedding. However, it does create the question of what wedding party members will wear. Again, there are no firm rules, but coordination can make for better photos. A woman standing on the groom’s side can coordinate with the color of the bridemaids dresses, but wear a different style. Or she can wear a dress that matches the color of the groomsmen’s suits. A man standing with the bride can have accessories, such as tie, vest and pocket square, that match bridesmaid dresses.

One of the areas where mixing and matching genders may get a tad sticky is with older, more traditional guests. They may not understand the freedom of choice in the wedding. However, couples can discuss their bridal parties to select people who they think might prefer couples adhere to tradition.

Another possible snag is with bachelorette parties and bachelor parties. A solution to this dilemma may be to simply organize a getaway weekend for the entire bridal party, and not separate parties for each side.

Couples are increasingly deviating from tradition for their weddings by looking beyond gender when picking wedding party members.

COUPLES ARE INCREASINGLY bucking long-established trends to make weddings uniquely their own. One of today’s more popular tradition-busting trends is not adhering to gender lines when couples select friends and family members for their wedding parties.

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AMANDA AND LIAM chose a sophisticated and classy burgundy color to accent their wedding decorations; the bridesmaids floor length dresses and groomsmen’s ties matched the theme. From left to right, their wedding party included: Matthew Mancini, Jenna Benshemer, Andrew Gasse, Liam Benshemer, Amanda Vincent, Tabitha Vincent, Eric Raymond and Paige Benshemer.

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(MS) — Should a person hear that a couple “tied the knot,” it’s immediately known that they got married. But just when and where does the term “tying the knot” come from? The phrase “tying the knot” is steeped in tradition, though the origins of the phrase remain open for debate.

One origin story states that tying the knot can be traced back to the Roman empire, when brides wore girdles that were tied in knots, and the groom had to eventually untie those knots to consummate the marriage. Tying the knot also may be traced to the custom of handfasting.

The marriage contract was established between a bride and a groom by joining their hands together and tying them. Although accounts vary as to whether the hands were tied only during the ceremony or later, this is believed to be an ancient Renaissance or Celtic tradition. Others speculate that the phrase traces

its origins to Hindu weddings in which brides and grooms tied a necklace of flowers as part of wedding tradition. Yet another theory suggests that the phrase can be traced back to the knotted string that supported beds prior to the use of metal springs. Therefore, in order to make a marriage bed, couples first needed to tie the knot. Knots also represent a difficult-to-break bond, which is why they have long been associated with marriage. In one unity tradition, couples may braid or knot together three strands, with one representing the bride, one symbolizing the groom and the third representing God as they join together in faith. Similarly, the phrase “getting hitched” is associated with knot-tying as well.

The saying implies that two people are being tied together just like a horse is tied, or hitched, to a wagon.

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Programs, Athletics and Special Events for Adults, Youth and Families

Summer Activity Guide

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General Information Mission Statement

The Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department (MPR) shall provide lands, facilities, and services for community members of all ages and all income levels. It shall provide programs for both sport and leisure. The department shall serve as instructor, facilitator, and partner in efforts to promote and improve quality of life for participants.

MPR will work with an involved public and business community to provide a healthy and aesthetically pleasing environment with opportunities for cultural growth.

The department should be flexible enough to meet the changing needs and tastes of the community, while finding creative ways to deliver recreation programs and facilities that are affordable to the residents of Middlebury.

Contact Us

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department Offices Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday and Holidays Closed from 11:30-1:30 from June 24th-August 9th Physical Address:154 Creek Road Mailing Address: 77 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Other Contact Info: 802-458-8014 Website: townofmiddlebury.org — Go to Departments and select Parks and Recreation FB@ Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation

Dustin Hunt, Superintendent 802-458-8014 (802) 771-7107 (Cell during hours of 9am-5pm) DHunt@townofmiddlebury.org

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Committee Greg Boglioli – Chair and East Middlebury Rep. Tricia Allen – Ilsley Library Rep. Bill Ford - Memorial Sports Center Rep. Farhad Khan - Selectboard Rep. Carl Robinson - Member At-Large Mark Wilch - Member At-Large Megan Curran - Member At-Large Megan Mayo - Member At-Large Karen Duguay - ACSD Rep.

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RESERVATIONS- Facilities and Sports Fields Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department requests that all groups planning to use our facilities or fields please notify us in advance by making a reservation.

Anyone wishing to make a reservation must complete a facility use application, available in our offices or online at the Town website. Facility Use Request Forms are considered on a first come, first served basis, depending on availability.

Rental fees may apply. For additional information regarding availability, rates, and reservations, contact the MPR offices at 802-458-8014.

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Programs may be cancelled in the event of severe weather or power outages. MPR encourages you to do the following if you have questions: Call: MPR Offices, 802-458-8014 Check: Facebook Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation Check: Town of Middlebury web page www.townofmiddlebury.org

REFUND POLICY

If you need to cancel your registration before the second session of the program, we will refund you a prorated registration fee, minus 10% processing fee. After the second session is attended, eligibility for a refund is void.

• Please be aware that refund requests may take up to 30 days to process.

• Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate. We reserve the right to add, withdraw, or revise programs or events as needed. For more updated information, please visit our website often.

ACCESSIBILITY Individuals with or without disabilities may register for all programs offered by MPR provided program safety can be met. The Department provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Contact MPR offices in advance of the program start date to discuss accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Non-Resident Policy

Non-Residents of Middlebury are allowed to register for all Parks and Recreation programs. Non-Residents will be charged an additional fee of 15% for each program registered for. A Non-Resident is defined as someone who does not live in Middlebury or pay property taxes to the Town of Middlebury.

Scholarships

Middlebury Parks and Recreation is pleased to be able to offer scholarships to participate in all of our programs. The scholarship guidelines are based on the free and reduced lunch guidelines within the schools. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship or more information, please contact our office.

Important notice regarding online registration:

We recently updated our registration software and every family must now create a new family account on www.middleburyparksandrec.org before being able to register for programs.

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2019 Important Summer Dates APRIL 25th - Summer Activity Guide Released

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Walk & Roll to School Bike Swap Human Powered Parade and Celebration Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride Red Sox Bus Trip Push Back Parkinson’s Class Begins

JUNE 3rd- 10th - 15th - 17th -

Swim Team Practices Begin Gym Closes for Floor Maintenance Town Pool Opens Camp Kookamunga Week 1Spirit of Ethan Allen Gymnastics Camp Session 1 4 Kicks Soccer Camp 24th – Camp Kookamunga Week 2–

Bromley Adventure Park

MiddNourishes Free Lunch Program Begins

Gym Kids Academy-STEAM Moves

& Creates Camp

Swim Lessons Session I

Tennis Session I

Art Camp – Dragons, Castles and Hidden Lands

Vermont Wilds 1 Camp

Field Hockey Camp Session 1 and 2

Challenger Sports Soccer Camp 26th - Summer Reading Kick Off- Marquis Theater 29th - Vermont Grand Fondo JULY 15th–

Camp Kookamunga Week 5– Ben & Jerry’s/Skating Gym Kids Academy- Flip, Dance and Circus Camp Golf Session II Tennis Session IV Art Camp – Nature Based Art A.C.T. Camp Week II- Teen Talents

20th - Kids Obstacle Course Race 22nd –

23rd -

Camp Kookamunga Week 6 – “Staycation” Middlebury Mayhem Youth Basketball Camp Swim Lessons Session 3- Evening Session Art Camp – Welcome to the Zoo! Vermont Wilds 2 Camp A.C.T. Camp Week III- Outdoor Adventures Field Hockey Camp Session 3

29th – Camp Kookamunga Week 7- Fun Spot

Golf Session III- Intermediate/Advanced

& Girls

Tennis Session V

Art Camp – Five Days of Fun

A.C.T. Camp Week IV- STEAM AUGUST 5th - Camp Kookamunga Week 8 - Field Days

Gym Kids Academy- Superhero Training Camp

Global Premier Soccer Camp

Art Camp – It’s a World of Color

A.C.T. Camp Week V- Escape the Room

Survival and Bushcraft Camp 9th - MiddNourishes Ends 12th Camp Kookamunga Week 9 – Get Air

Gymnastics Camp Session 3

Tennis Session VI

Art Camp – Art is Everywhere!

18th - Town Pool Closes (Tentative) 19th- Camp Kookamunga Week 10 Bowling/Laser Tag

Challenger Sports Soccer Camp

Tennis Session VII 22nd - Fall Activity Guide Released 25th - MYFHC Fun Fall Kick-Off SEPTEMBER 3rd - Fall Programs Begin 9th - Pre-School and Kindergarten Soccer Begins

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UWAC provides important funding and resources to the following recreational programs and youth organizations: • • • • • • • • • • •

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Addison Central Teens Addison County Parent/Child Center Addison County Readers Boys & Girls Club of Vergennes Bristol Family Center The HUB Teen Center & Skatepark Lund Family Center Mary Johnson Children’s Center MiddSummer Lunch & Recreation Otter Creek Child Center Starksboro Cooperative Preschool PO Box 555, 48 Court Street Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-7189 UnitedWayAddisonCounty.org

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Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department Summer Activity Guide • The Addison Independent • April 25, 2019 Middlebury NourishesFree Summer Meals for Kids 2-18!

WHEN: Monday through Friday • 12-1pm • Starting June 24th and ending August 9th (No meal on July 4th) WHERE: Middlebury Rec. Park - Entrance to Memorial Sports Center (Across from Town Pool) Meal will be served at Festival on the Green July 8th-12th WHO: Anyone between the ages of 2 through 18, No Registration. Just come!

Lunch is free and open to all children and youth who want to have a lunch. Sponsored by Mary Johnson Children’s Center in partnership with MiddSummer Lunch and Recreation Program, and the Town of Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department, collectively known as Middlebury Nourishes.

Middlebury Nourishes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. *Volunteers are needed to help run this program.

If you are able to volunteer please contact Dustin Hunt via email dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org*

Important Notice: Gym Closure

The gym at the Middlebury Recreation Center will be closed from June 10th through June 14th for annual maintenance on the floor. The offices and multipurpose room will remain open during this time.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Boston Red Sox Bus Trip Sunday May 19th Vs the Houston Astros

Take a bus trip with the Brandon, Pittsford & Middlebury Recreation Departments to see the 9-time World-Series Champions play against the Houston Astros at historic Fenway Park!

Price: $128 per person (Includes bus & ticket in Section B89, Rows DD-HH) Contact your local Rec. Dept to reserve your spot!

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CSAC, Addison County Parent Child Center, Building Bright Futures, the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Department of Children and Families, all 3 school districts and Middlebury Parks and Recreation are joining together and stepping up to change that.

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Summer Day Camps Josh Hardt’s Outdoor Adventure Camps

JH VT Wilds 1Dates and Times: June 24th-28th 9am-3:30pm Ages 8 and up Cost: $250 per week- Scholarships available through Midd Parks and Recreation What: -In this camp, campers will explore the mountains, waterways and forests of Vermont.

All the while campers will experience things like paddling, climbing, survival skills and fly fishing. Transportation will be provided from Middlebury Recreation Home base.

JH VT Wilds 2Dates and Times: July 22nd-26th 9am-3:30pm Ages 10 and up Cost: $250 per week- Scholarships available through Midd Parks and Recreation What: Building upon skills and experiences in Vermont Wilds 1. Campers will experience slightly more challenging experiences including caving, tyrollian traverse, boating and fishing and peak bagging. Transportation will be provided from Middlebury Recreation Home base.

Wilderness Bushcraft and Survival Camp Dates and Times: August 5th-9th 9am-3:30pm Ages 10 and up Cost: $250 per week- Scholarships available through Midd Parks and Recreation What: disconnect from our surroundings, this camp offers a real time immersion into a hands-on woods based camp. Campers will learn to observe and absorb the forested landscape of the Middlebury area. Making fire and cooking meals, harvesting wild plants, building primitive structures and tracking animals will be some of the earth based skills that campers will experience. The result will be a deeper relationship with the natural world an experience not soon forgotten. Transportation will be provided from Middlebury Recreation Home base.

These camps will be run by Joshua Hardt, a Vermont native whose life has been motivated by an inquiry into all things wild. After a life of guiding, paddling and mountaineering in the Rockies and Alaska, Josh has made his life’s work the Moosalamoo Center at Otter Valley Union High School and is also is a professor of Outdoor Recreation and ecology at Castleton University where he teaches classes ranging from Primitive Skills to backcountry skiing and snowboarding. He holds certifications in: Wilderness First Response, American Mountain Guides Association, American Canoe Association, level 2 avalanche instruction and ARC lifeguard and is a SOLO certified wilderness first-aid instructor.

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Summer Day Camps Camp Kookamunga Day Camp For Children going into Grades 1-7 • 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday • Memorial Sports Center- 296 Buttolph Drive Cost: $190 for Resident and $218.50 for Non-Residents (Cost is Per Week) New: Camp Kookamunga participants can sign up for Tennis Lessons and receive $20 off the lesson price!

June 17th - 21st: Theme: “Cruise into Summer!” Field Trip aboard The Spirit of Ethan Allen followed by exploring the Echo Center, in Burlington, VT. Campers will cruise into the summer with marine themed crafts and water games. Camp K will also adventure through the woods on the Trail Around Middlebury before embarking on The Spirit of Ethan Allen on Friday.

July 22nd - 26th: Theme: “Staycation.” There will be no bus field trips just hanging out in Midd! This week campers will enjoy exploring what the great town of Middlebury has to offer. Camp K will walk to get ice cream, enjoy a movie at the Marquis Theater and learn more about the history of Middlebury with a scavenger hunt!

June 24th- 28th: Theme: “Sliding & Soccer.” Field Trip to the Bromley Mountain Adventure Park, in Peru, VT where campers will enjoy alpine slides, a climbing wall, water slides, mini golf and much more! During the week in addition to the traditional Camp K crafts and activities we will also be playing lots of soccer in support of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

July 29th - August 2nd: Theme: “Need for Speed.” Field Trip to The Fun Spot in Lake George, NY. On Friday we will head to The Fun Spot for go-karting, roller skating, laser tag, mini golf and more! This week we will have lots of relays, races and competitions such as puzzle races.

July 1st - 5th: Theme: “Circus Tricks.” Field Trip to Circus Smirkus, in Essex, VT. This week campers will practice juggling, balancing, tumbling and other circus tricks. Kids can create carnival themed games and crafts. Camp K will even have our own carnival day before ending the week under the Big Top on Friday, July 5th! Please note there will not be camp on July 4th!

July 8th- 12th: Theme: “Seventh Inning Stretch.” Field Trip to a Vermont Lake Monsters Game, in Burlington, VT. This week Camp K will focus on the world of sports by playing a variety of games such as soccer, basketball, whiffle ball, and so many more! On Tuesday, July 9th, we will head to the diamond in Burlington for a Lake Monsters Game against Hudson Valley.

July 15th19th: Theme: “Mid(d) Summer Cool Down.”

Field Trip to Ben and Jerry’s for a factory tour and then after lunch Waterbury Ice Center for Ice Skating, in Waterbury, VT. Camp Kook will beat the July heat with water games and ice experiments as well as tons of pool time! We will end the week with a trip to the Ben and Jerry’s Factory and ice skating at the Waterbury Ice Center.

August 5th - 9th: Theme: “Farm Days!” Field Trip to Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven, VT. In honor of Field Days, Camp K will be making animal and plant themed crafts and holding our own arm wrestling, karaoke, and bean bag toss activities.

August 12th - 16th: Theme: “Take Flight!” Field Trip to Get Air in Williston, VT. In preparation for this week’s field trip, campers will create their own flying objects including paper planes, kites, bottle rockets and more!

August 19th- 23rd: Theme: “Rolling Out of Summer.”

Field Trip to Spare Time, in Colchester, VT. Campers can slow down the end of summer with all our favorite activities including dodgeball, making friendship bracelets and so much more. This week we will also host the annual Camp K talent show and end the week rolling into the school year at Spare Time.

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Summer Day Camps GymKids Academy Camps Please send your child with a healthy snack, water bottle, extra clothes or bathing suit for messy activities, and a smile!

Costs: All camps are $135 for Residents and $155 for Non-Residents

STEAM Moves and Creates!!

Dates: June 24 – 28 Time: 9am -12pm Ages: 5 - 11, older kids can be helpers Calling all makers, movers and thinkers! This fun, non-competitive camp will have us exploring the space where movement meets science and the arts.

We’ll make flyers, gliders, and cool little parachuters!

How would your body move if you were guided by air?

What can you build with marshmallows and straws?

Can your body take the same shape? Explore design and spatial concepts with geometric dream catchers!

We’ll check out pulleys, create reactions, draw and create art! We’ll learn cool things about animals and even balance a giant feather! Have you ever made a human sculpture? We’ll do creative moves on the mats such as cat leaps and log rolls. We’ll even work with props individually and in groups. All concepts will be applied to various movement activities such as creative and mirror dance, animal limbo and more. The focus will be on learning through the body, while building on loco motor, gross and fine motor skills. Show off your projects and skills at our GymShow on the last day for family and friends!

FLIP, DANCE & CIRCUS! Dates: July 15 - 19 Times: 9-12:00pm Ages: 5 - 11, older kids can be helpers This popular non-competitive camp is a fun filled week of mat, dance, and circus skills! We’ll work daily on skills such as rolls, jumps, handstands, round-offs and cartwheels! We’ll choreograph cool dances using 8-counts to popular, appropriate music that the kids help pick, and do fun creative movement activities.

Campers will work individually and in teams to become human sculptures, mirror dance, and more! Circus skills such as balancing feathers, juggling beanbags and scarves, clown acts and specialties will be learned using the music of Cirque du Soleil! Carnival games are always fun, with jumping frogs, ring toss and throwing beanbags. We can even make up some of our own! We’ll play fun games like TAP, Clean Up After the Elephant, Caught in the Clown Car, Musical Hoops and more! Campers will incorporate their new skills into routines for an exciting GymShow on Friday!! Please bring a healthy snack, flip-flops and water bottle daily.

Everyone will get to take home an awesome Circus Starter Kit on the last day to continue to practice and wow their friends!

SUPERHERO TRAINING!

Dates: Aug 5 – 9 Times: 9-12:00pm Ages : 5 - 11, older kids can be helpers In this exciting new camp, each Junior Hero will develop their special superhero power, signature pose and hone their superhero skills! We will learn about the helpful behaviors and healthy habits needed to be a Superhero, while training our muscles to make them stronger! We’ll spider-walk along the walls, jump over obstacles, learn a Superhero dance, play fun street games to challenge reflexes, and learn to work individually and in teams. Kryptonite removal will be learned and poison bubbles will be neutralized! We’ll even learn to roll through the “streets” and kick up over the “buildings” of Metropolis. We’ll use props such as mats, balls, water noodles and more to learn the skills necessary and get strong enough to save the city! Do you have x-ray vision? Can you get across the sticky web without getting caught? This noncompetitive camp is for both boys and girls, and will include learning basic mat, fine and gross motor skills.

Kids will get a “Superhero Starter Pack” to keep and there will be a graduation ceremony, Superhero dance and family fun time on Friday!

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Summer Day Camps ACT YOUTH ADVENTURE SERIES Instructor: Cicilia Robison, ACT Youth Health and Success AmeriCorps Member Email: cicilia@middteens.org Phone: (802) 349-1790 Dates and time: ACT Youth Adventure Series runs every Friday from June 28th-August 9th. Each adventure will begin at 12:00pm, with a light lunch/snack, and if the adventure is leaving the teen center, it will depart by 1pm. Any other time changes will be publicized 2 weeks in advance on the ACT website, middteens.org.

Location: Addison Central Teen Center, 77 Mary Hogan Drive, Middlebury, VT, 05753 Addison Central Teens is now providing a weekly outlet for all youth age 15 or older. Every Friday, ACT will host an adventure, whether that is going to a swimming hole, rainy day movie afternoons, and more.

For more information, visit ACT’s website, www. middteens.org.

ACT SUMMER CAMP Instructor: Cicilia Robison, ACT Youth Health and Success AmeriCorps Member Email: cicilia@middteens.org Phone: (802) 349-1790 Dates and time: ACT Summer Camp runs from Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Thursday 4:30-7:00pm for the whole community Week 1: Vermont Scavenger Hunt July 8 – July 11 Week 2: Teen Talents July 15 – July 18 Week 3: Outdoor Adventures July 22 – July 25 Week 4: STEAM July 31 – August 1 Week 5: Escape the Room August 5 - August 8 Location: Addison Central Teen Center, 77 Mary Hogan Drive, Middlebury, VT, 05753 Cost: $75 per session Addison Central Teens is ready to roll out another summer packed with fun and adventure. While each week has a theme, we will be exploring, adventuring outside, and engaging with the larger Vermont community every day.

New this year is our community meal at the end of each week, from 5:00-7:00, where teens are able to show off what they’ve learned to their family, friends, and community. The summer camp is open to all graduates of 6th grade to teens 15 years of age. For more information and specific descriptions of each weeks activities, disclaimers and registration, please visit our website, www.middteens.org

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Aquatics 2019

OPERATING SCHEDULE JUNE 15th- AUGUST 18th (schedule subject to change) *Please note the Town Pool will be closed July 26-28th as we host the CVSL Championship Meet* 7:15am-10:15am- Swim Team Practice 10:15am-12:15pm- Swimming Lessons (Evening lessons July 22nd-Aug 1st) 12:15pm-1:00pm Adult Swim 1:00pm-4:45pm- Open Swim 4:45pm-5:30pm- Adult Swim 5:30pm-6:30pm- Family Swim Kiddie pool- 5 years and younger is open from 12:15pm-6:30pm Adult Supervision Required *** Home swim meets will be held on June 27th, July 9th, July 16th and July 18th Pool closes at 4:30pm on home meet days***

Daily Fees Youth (15 and younger) - $3.00 Adults (16+) - $4.00 Senior Citizens (55+)-$2.00

Season Passes Youth $60 (Non-Resident $69.00) Adult $70 (Non Resident $80.50) Family- Up to 6 people $120 (Non Resident $138.00) Senior Citizens (55+) $35 (Non Resident $40.25)

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Aquatics 2019 Lesson Schedule Session I: June 24th-July 5th (2 weeks) No class 7/4 Sec A: Level 1 10:15 - 10:45 Sec B: Level 2 10:45 - 11:15 Sec C: Level 3 11:15 - 11:45 Sec D: Level 4 10:15 – 10:45 Sec E: Level 5 11:15 - 11:45 Sec F: Parent & Child 1 11:45 - 12:15 Sec G: Pre-School Level 1 11:45 - 12:15 Sec H: Pre-School Level 2 10:45 - 11:15 Session II: July 8th-July 18th (2 Weeks) Sec A: Level 1 11:45 - 12:15 Sec B: Level 2 11:15 - 11:45 Sec C: Level 3 10:45 - 11:15 Sec D: Level 4 11:45 - 12:15 Sec E: Level 5 10:45 - 11:15 Sec F: Level 6 10:15 - 10:45 Sec G: Parent & Child 2 10:15 - 10:45 Sec H: Pre-School 1 10:15 - 10:45 Sec I: Pre-School 3 11:15 – 11:45 Session III: July 22nd-August 1st (2 Weeks) * Evening Session*

Sec A: Level 1 Sec B: Level 2 See-C’: Level 3 Sec D: Level 4 Sec E: Level 5 Sec F: Pre-School 1 See G: Pre-School 2 Sec H: Parent and Child 1

5:45 6:15 6:45 6:15 6:45 5:15 5:45 5:15

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6:15 6:45 7:15 6:45 7:15 5:45 6:15 5:45

Lessons are held Monday-Thursday. No class on July 4th (will be made up Fri 7/5) Fridays are reserved as a make-up day for cancellations due to weather.

Private Lessons: Private and semi-private lessons are available upon request. Arrangements are made through pool staff.

New This year: Swim Lesson participants can sign up for Tennis lessons and receive $20 off the lesson price!

Fees: $65.00- Resident $75.00- Non-Resident Register online or in person starting April 26th www.Townofmiddlebury.org

Parent and Child (2 levels) for ages 6 months to 36 months (must be accompanied by an adult) This class will teach your child to become more comfortable in water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. Basic skills taught include adjusting to water environment, comfort holding a front or back position in water and demonstrating breath control (blowing bubbles. Etc) Preschool Aquatics (3 Levels) Ages 3 and up. Designed to give children a positive developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience. Level 1 helps orient young preschool children to aquatic environment and gain basic skills.

Level 2 helps children gain greater independence in the water using basic skills. Level 3 helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water. Each level must be completed before advancing to the next.

Learn-To-Swim (Levels 1 and 2) Ages 6 and up.

Instructors will teach to swimmers ability and confidence. Level 1 focuses on skills such as water entry and exit, bobbing, blowing bubbles through nose and mouth, opening eyes underwater and retrieving objects. Level 1 must be passed to move to next level.

Level 2 participants must be able to perform kicks, basic arm strokes and be comfortable with face in water. This level focuses on jumping feet first into the water, fully submerging and holding breath, floating face down in the water, back float, changing direction while swimming on front and back and continued work on swimming on front and back. Level 2 must be completed before advancing to level 3.

Stroke Development (Level 3) Level 3 builds on previously learned skills by providing additional practice. Participants learn the survival

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Aquatics 2019 float, front crawl with rotary breath and elementary backstroke. Head first entry into water is introduced and treading skills are improved with scissor and dolphin kicks. Level 3 must be passed before advancing to level 4 Stroke Improvement (Level 4) Level 4 develops participants confidence in the strokes learned in level 3 and improves other aquatic skills. In level 4, participants improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes (front crawl, elementary backstroke) for greater distances.

Participants also learn the back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at a wall. Level 4 must be completed to advance to level 5 Stroke Refinement (Level 5) In level 5, participants refine their performance of all strokes and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back are also introduced. Diving is refined.

Level 5 must be completed to advance to level 6 Swimming and Skill Proficiency (Level 6) The objectives of this level, the final level of the American Red Cross learn-to-swim program, are to refine the strokes so participants can swim them with

ease, efficiency, power and smoothness while going greater distances.

Level 6 will also cover aspects of personal water safety skills, diving and fitness swimming. This level prepares participants for more advanced courses such as lifeguarding and water safety instructor as well as competitive swimming.

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Aquatics 2019

MIDDLEBURY SWIM TEAM

Coaches: Colleen Rueppel, Alli Martin, Archie Milligan, and Julian Schmitt Dates and times: June 3 (practice after school until school ends) – August 4 Monday-Thursday: Super Marlins: 7:15-8:45am Marlins: 8:45-9:45am Mini Marlins: 9:45-10:15am Friday: all three practice groups together from 8:309:30am Additional optional Monday and/or Wednesday evening practices, by practice group, 6:30-7:30pm.

Dual-meets (two-team competitions) are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from the end of June until the end of July. Meets start 6pm and last around two hours.

Qualifying swim team members may choose to compete at The Champlain Valley Swim League Championship Meet July 26 & 27 in Middlebury; the Vermont State Championship is August 3 & 4 at UVAC in White River Junction.

Location: Middlebury Town Pool Fees: Super Marlins: $180($207 non-res.)

Marlins: $175($201.25 non-res.)

Mini Marlins: $135($155.25 non-res.)

Scholarships are available - for more

scholarship information please call 388-8100 ext 216.

Looking for a fun way to meet great families, develop a lifelong sport, be a part of a team, and make the most of your summer? Come join the Middlebury Swim Team!

The team is divided into skill-level practice groups so each swimmer can develop at a comfortable pace. Not sure which practice group is right for your swimmer?

Not to worry, MST coaches will help swimmers and their parents find their best fit! And also don’t worry about missing a week or two for camp or vacation as our team is flexible to your schedule—we like vacation too!

Mini Marlins/Transition Swim Team: swimmers ages 5-8 with a competitive spirit and the need for experience.

They will continue to improve rhythmic breathing and competitive stroke skills. As skills improve, swimmers are encouraged to compete in meets. Swimmers who can swim 25 yards independently are welcome to join this group.

Marlins: experienced 8 & under, 9-10 year old, and newer 11-12 year old swimmers. Emphasis is placed on stroke development, correct technique, and building swimming endurance. Competitive preparation is introduced.

Junior Super Marlin: experienced 9-10 year olds and 11-12 year olds, and newer 13 year old and older

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Aquatics 2019 swimmers. The emphasis is on endurance, commitment, and competition. Stroke technique will be reviewed as necessary and race strategy is introduced.

Senior Super Marlins: swimmers 13 year old and older swimmers (11-12 year olds at the coaches’ discretion). Emphasis is placed on intensive water training with a continued focus on endurance, commitment, and competition. Stroke technique is reviewed as necessary and race strategy is reinforced.

All Senior Super Marlins serve as role models for younger teammates.

Apparel: Team suits are not required, but may be purchased at Forth ‘n Goal in Middlebury. Team caps are required for meets; these will be available to purchase through team management at a future date.

Team t-shirts will be given to all registered swimmers.

Parents: Parents will have the opportunity to try different jobs early in the season to match their talents to the many tasks needed to run a swim meet. From scorers to concessions, from timers to ribbons, there is something for everyone and a way for all to contribute to the fun and success of our team.

Youth Athletics Camps 2019 Ralph Myhre Golf Course Junior Golf Camp & Clinics

Kids ages 8-16, come explore the great game of golf with all your friends at The RMGC Golf Camp!

The schedule runs Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 12 PM and includes instruction on all the fundamentals, rules and etiquette, fun and games, a snack break and lots of time on the golf course. Learn how to play the game now and enjoy it for the rest of your life!

Cost: $89 resident or $99 non-resident. For more information, visit: www.ralphmyhregolfcourse.com.

Session I: July 8-12th Open to All Session II: July 15-19th Open to All Session III: July 29-Aug 2nd Section1- Intermediate

& Advanced

Section 2- Girls Only

Camp HOMEWARD BOUND, ADDISON COUNTY’S HUMANE SOCIETY

2019

9-3 with aftercare till 4 available August 5-9 open to ages 7-8 August 12-16 open to ages 9-10 Cost: $215 per week with scholarships based on free/reduced lunch eligibility available Applications available at 236 Boardman Street and at: www.homewardboundanimals.org

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Youth Athletics Camps Gymnastics Camps

Instructor: Terri Phelps Phone: (802) 236-1315 Email: terriphelps@ymail.com (yes it’s Ymail) Registration will open Tuesday May 8th at 9:30am, no registrations will be accepted before this time Session 1: June 17th-June 21st 9:00AM-10:00AM Ages 3-4 $75 ($86.25 Non-Res) 10:00AM-12:00PM Ages 5-7 $110 ($126.50 Non-Res) 1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 8+ $135 ($155.25 Non-Res) Session 2: July 8th- July 12th 9:00AM-10:00AM Ages 3-4 $75 ($86.25 Non-Res) 10:00AM-12:00PM Ages 5-7 $110 ($126.50 Non-Res) 1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 8+ $135 ($155.25 Non-Res) Session 3: August 12th- August 16th 1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 6+ $135 ($155.25 Non-Res) (Students will be placed in groups based on skill level and/or age in session 3) Students will work to improve strength, flexibility and coordination, as well as skill development in a safe and fun environment. Instruction will be included on uneven bars, beam, floor exercise, springboard, parallel bars and vault.

Middlebury Youth Field Hockey Club

Field Hockey Camp Coaching Staff: Chelsey Giuliani, Katharine DeLorenzo, Tracey Harrington, and MUHS Varsity Players Email: Tracey Harrington, 4.mt.mice@gmail.com Telephone: (802) 388-2882 Dates and time: Session 1: June 24th - 27th, AM Session 9:00 - 12:00 or PM Session 2: 3:00 - 6:00

Session 3: July 23rd - 26th, PM Session 3:00 - 6:00 Location: Middlebury College Field Hockey Turf Cost: $50.00 residents, $65.00 non-residents for each session Brief Description of Class: An introductory camp for girls and boys entering 2nd through 6th grades interested in learning the basics of field hockey. Players will learn dribbling, push passing and hitting techniques as well as basic field positioning and small group play.

Participants should have sturdy sneakers, shin guards and a molded mouth guard. There will be sticks and balls to borrow for the week.

MYFHC Fun Fall Kick-off Sunday, August 25th 2:00 - 5:00 PM, Middlebury College Field Hockey Turf For all interested elementary students, kindergarten through sixth grade Cost: $10 residents, $12 non-residents Get ready for the season by playing fun relay games, practicing the basics like dribbling and passing, and learning more about the sport of field hockey. Come learn from the Middlebury college and high school coaches.

Free Coaching Sessions for middle schoolers For any 7th - 9th grader interested in playing field hockey, contact Katharine DeLorenzo, Head Coach at Middlebury College to set-up a practice session. Email: kdeloren@middlebury.edu

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Youth Athletics Camps 2019 Challenger Sports International Soccer Camp

June 24th -28th &/or August 19th -23rd - Middlebury Recreation Fields Open to Children Ages 3-16 Challenger is excited to bring their high-quality coaching schools to Middlebury! The weeklong programs are conducted at local facilities and each will contain Challenger’s own brand of innovative practices, small-sided games, camp world cup, cultural education, character building, and FUN! Tiny Tykes: Ages 3-5 Times: 8am-9am Cost: $96 Half Day: Ages 5-16 Times: 9am-12pm Cost: $152 Full Day: Ages 7-16 Times: 9am-4pm Cost: $208 Register: Online or in person. Early registration incentives available! See site for more details at challengersports.com! Registration link will be on our registration portal.

2019 Vermont Voltage Soccer Camp

July 8th-July 12th 9-12 Daily- Middlebury Recreation Fields Open to Children Ages 5-15 The Academy offers an opportunity to learn and enjoy many aspects of the game of soccer in a fun, yet competitive environment. Fundamentals, as well as sophisticated techniques of soccer, will be taught on a personalized individual level along with various forms of group instruction provided by Camp Director Bo Vuckovic, a FIFA UEFA A Pro license holder and the staff of the Vermont Voltage Soccer Academy who are all former professional soccer players. Emphasis is placed on the development, improvement, and refinement of basic playing skills.

Cost: $115 for first child and $110 for each additional child. Non-Residents will pay a 15% Non-Resident fee per child. Families with multiple children must register in person at the Middlebury Parks and Recreation office starting May 1st. Each child will receive a camp T-shirt and soccer ball.

Register: Online or in person starting April 26th. Registration is limited to 100 participants.

2019 Global Premier Soccer Camp

August 5th-9th- Middlebury Recreation Fields Ages 4-5 9:00-10:30am $90.00 Resident $103.50 Non Residents (includes T-shirt) Half Day Ages 6-14 9:00-12pm $120.00 Resident $138.00 Non-Resident Full Day- Ages 6-14 9:00-3pm $195.00 Resident $224.25 Non Residents (includes T-shirt) GPS coaches are licensed (USSF/NSCAA/SFA/FA) male and female soccer coaches from Europe. The GPS Juniors Program (4-6 years) teaches the fundamentals of soccer using a fun and energetic curriculum and facilitates the development of motor and coordination skills.

The Technical Training Program is for players aged 7-14 years. Consisting of four days of technical training, each day focuses on a different technique followed by a final day of games allowing players to showcase the skills they’ve learned. Players will be divided by age and ability and receive an age appropriate, and fun training experience provided by our professional coaching staff. Register: Online or in person starting April 26th. Space is limited so register early! More Info: www.gps-vermont.com

4 Kicks Soccer Camp

Instructors: Eben and Woody Jackson Email: wj@shoreham. net or jacksoneben3@gmail.com When: June 17th-21st 9am-12pm Where: Middlebury Recreation Park 277 Mary Hogan Drive Ages: 5-12 Cost: $95.00 What: The purpose of the camp is to foster a love of the game through fun activities, drills, small sided games and contests. The focus will be on first touch, ball control, passing, conditioning and field awareness. Learn from a MUHS Varsity high school and Far Post Club stand out and all state first team player; and Hyde School NE prep league standout Jed Danforth, the skills, mental attitude and advice on how to make the most of the soccer opportunities in Vermont.

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Fall Soccer 2019 Early Registration

Playing Times: Division 1- Grades 1 and 2 (Coed) - Wednesday and Friday 3:30-4:45 Division 2- Grades 3 and 4 (Gender Specific) Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-5:00 Division 3- Grades 5 and 6 (Gender Specific) – Boys: Monday and Friday 3:30-5 Girls: Monday and Thursday 5-6:30 (Note: 5/6 grade girls play later in the evening so that any girls interested in participating in the field hockey program on Monday afternoons may do so)

• All practices will be held at the Middlebury

Recreation Park • Program will begin the week of Sept 2nd.

1/2 grade will practice on Wed the 4th only, 3/4 graders will practice Thursday the 5th only • Registrations will begin online and in person on Friday, April 26th • We ask that all players be registered on or before Friday August 30th.

Fee: $70 for Residents of Middlebury, $80.50 for Non-Residents (Scholarships available) *Each player will receive a ball and jersey to keep* If you are interested in coaching a team please email Dustin Hunt dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org or call 388-8100 ext 216

Preschool and Kindergarten Soccer (Ages 4-5) This 6 week session will focus on teaching the basic fundamentals of soccer. This program is designed to be clinic-based skills work which will help players get ready for the next level of competitive soccer while keeping it fun and engaging. The groups will be age specific this year and we will be limiting it to 20 players per age group so we can keep the group sizes small and offer more one on one direction.

Dates and Time: Monday Sept 9th-October 14th.

4 Year olds- 3:30-4:25 5 Year olds- 4:30-5:25 Cost: $50 for Residents, $57.50 Non-Residents Register: Starting April 26th on www.

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MIDDLEBURY MAYHEM YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

JULY 22nd-July 26th Grades 3-9 If your child loves playing basketball and is interested in taking his or her game to the next level than this is the perfect camp for them! Players will receive instruction from Coach Randy Stockwell with assistance from local players and coaches. We will focus on perfecting the basic fundamental skills while giving your player the tools to be successful as they move up through the local basketball program. This camp will include specialized drills, fun games and scrimmages every day. Campers will also receive a T-shirt the last day of camp.

Children going into grades 3rd- 6th will practice from 10am-12pm daily.

The cost for this age group is $110 dollars for Residents and $120 for Non-Residents Children going into grades 7th-9th will practice from 1pm-4pm daily.

The cost for this age group is $135 dollars for Residents and $150 for Non-Residents Registration will begin Thursday April 25th For more information contact Dustin Hunt 802-458-8014 or dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org With Special Appearances by local College and High School Coaches!

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Camps PTR Certified Tennis Professional Franz Collas and Associate Tennis Professional Heather Potter will offer tennis programming for children ages 4 to 13. Tennis lessons will include instruction, drills, and a variety of fun playbased games.

Lessons will be held at the Middlebury Recreation Park. In the event of inclement weather, lessons will be held at Middlebury Indoor Tennis (located behind Middlebury Fitness).

For more information, please contact Franz Collas [at 802-349-7794 or sojotennis@gmail.com] Heather Potter [at 802-458-5283 or hpotter897@gmail.com]

TINY SWINGERS (AGES 4-5)

Using USTA red starter balls, participants will be introduced to the game of tennis by focusing on hand/eye coordination and ball control.

All Lessons are from 8:30-9:00am Session Session Session Session Session

123– 45-

June 24th-June 28th July 1st-July 5th July 8th- July 12th July 15th-July 19th July 29th- Aug 2nd

Fee: $60.00 Residents $69.00 Non-Residents

LITTLE ACES (AGES 6-9)

Depending on skill level, participants will use USTA red or orange starter balls and learn basic ground strokes and volleys. In addition, participants will learn play-based games, basic tennis rules, and expectations for court conduct.

All lessons are from 10:30-11:30 Session 1- June 24th-June 28th Session 2- July 1st-July 5th Session 3– July 8th- July 12th Session 4- July 15th-July 19th Session 5- July 29th- Aug 2nd Session 6- Aug 12th-Aug 16th Session 7- Aug 19th- Aug 23rd Fee: $95.00 Residents $109.25 Non-Residents

RAIN CONTINGENCY: Midd Indoor Tennis Tiny Swingers classes will meet at the regularly scheduled times Monday through Friday.

Little Aces classes will meet at the regularly scheduled times Monday through Friday.

Hot Shots classes will meet at the regularly scheduled times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday and Friday classes will meet from 10:30 – noon on rain days only.

HOT SHOTS AGES 10-13 (RECOMMENDED)

Helpful to have prior tennis experience and general knowledge, but not required.

Participants will develop consistency with basic ground strokes and volleys, practice shot placement, and learn to serve and return.

All lessons from 9:00-10:30am Session Session Session Session Session Session Session

1- June 24th-June 28th 2- July 1st-July 5th 3– July 8th- July 12th 4- July 15th-July 19th 5- July 29th- Aug 2nd 6- Aug 12th-Aug 16th 7- Aug 19th- Aug 23rd

Fee: $115.00 Residents $132.25 Non-Residents

Discount Camp Rate Mary Johnson Children’s Center (MJCC), Middlebury Parks and Recreation, and SoJo Tennis are collaborating to make tennis available to children enrolled in their Summer Camps and Swim Lessons. Families with children attending a Summer Camp or Swim Lessons can receive a $20 discount for each week of tennis that they enroll their child in.

Scholarships are available for families who may need them. MJCC families will need to sign up in person at the Recreation offices Private Lessons Private lessons are available to people of all ages. Price is $65 per hour.

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Health, Wellness and Fitness Friday Morning Yoga Instructor: Kenzie Schoell Contact: kenzieschoell@live.com Who: All abilities welcome!

When: Ongoing on Tuesdays and Fridays, 8-9am Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $15 per drop-in.

Fitness Boot Camp Instructor: Ginger Lambert: www. gingerlambert.com, 802-343-7160 Boot camp has moved outdoors to Weybridge at 293 Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Come check out the circuit that boosts cardiovascular endurance, strength, agility and so much more. Flip tires, hula hoop and skip your way to fitness.

Saturdays 8-9AM. $12 drop in or $60 for 6 classes. In case of rain, class moves back indoors to the gym. For more info call 802-343-7160 or go to www. gingerlambert.com

PushBack Parkinson’s

“PushBack” is an exercise program for people with PD. It is informed by current evidence; it provides a supportive environment; it emphasizes intensity of exercise; and it is adaptable to individual levels of ability.

Most importantly, it’s FUN! PushBack at Parkinson's Disease is a program of the UVM Binter Center developed in 2015 by physical therapists, Maggie Holt, PT, CEEAA, and Parm Padgett, PT, OPT, NCS. Middlebury Rec. Center 154 Creek Rd Tuesdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm May 21 – August 6th *no classes on June 11th and 18th* Cost: $10 per class (scholarships are available) Please call Kimberly Cobb at (802) 989-9724 to register *a pre-approval screening is required*

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Senior Programs SUN STYLE TAI Chi Moderate-Advanced Level

Certified Instructor: Karen Glauber Date: Mondays AND Thursdays July 8th - August 29, 2019 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd Fee: None Time: 10:45am-11:45am This class is designed for people who have completed levels 1 and 2 of the Sun Style Tai Chi for Fall Prevention.

It will revisit the Tai Chi forms that have been taught in levels 1 and 2 courses, with greater depth into Tai Chi principles, and alignment. We will look at the subtlety of the forms and how to have greater flow between the forms. The Eight Treasures Qi Gong will be included in our practice. Mindfulness practices will be explored and developed through our Tai Chi practice. This course can improve strength, balance,

Addison County Home Health and Hospice Foot Care Clinics Appointments for the foot care clinics are now required. Please call our office at 388-7259 to make an appointment. Each patient will need a nail care kit which costs $12. If you have not previously purchased one from us, please see our nurse when you attend the clinic. We are now requesting a donation of $15 for nail care. If this does not fit into your budget we will happily continue to serve you, as we have in the past.

Dates/Times: 9am-12pm May 21st, May 23rd, June 18th, June 25th, July 16th, July 25th, Aug 20, Aug 27 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Locker Rooms, 154 Creek Rd

agility, flexibility and range of motion through the slow, flowing Tai Chi movements, Current research suggests that the ancient healing art of Tai Chi harmonizes mind, body, and subtle energies in the body, and has been shown to reduce inflammatory illnesses, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure while promoting feelings of well-being.

Age Well Senior Meals

When: First and Third Wednesday of the month, 11-1pm Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Who: Open to anyone 60 years up

and their spouse of any age.

Cost: Suggested $5 donation.

Please bring your own place setting.

Advance reservation required; call Michelle at 802-377-1419 to reserve your spot!

MiddSummer Lunch and Recreation Program

June 24 - July 26 • Monday - Friday • 8am - 4pm Nutritious snacks and meals • Swimming & weekly field trips For students entering grades 3-7 Scholarships available* For more information contact Jennifer Urban, Program Administrator, at 802-382-1415 or middsummercamp@gmail.com *Families receiving 3SquaresVT are strongly encouraged to apply.

Choose from 1- 5 weeks Located at Mary Hogan School

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Special Events/Interests Kids Obstacle Course Race

Saturday, July 20th All Participants will get free admission to the Town Pool after the Race @1pm!

Sign your children up for the kid’s obstacle course KIDS AGES 9 TO 11 race. We encourage kids to exercise by jumping, BEARS- 11:30- 12:30 running and helping each other out. Throughout For racers aged 9-11 the race, the kids conquer obstacles just their size, years old, racers will tackle a One-Mile run. going over walls as well as under and through things.

Racers will encounter Climbing, balancing, carrying, pulling and pushing fun obstacles throughout the course and a pit of things are all skills that will be emphasized. First, we bubbles, mud and water too. will do a walkthrough of the course and answer any questions participants might have and then we will do All Kids OCR will receive a Kids OCR T-Shirt and a stretch and warm up and then start the race. It will Finisher medal at the end of the last Race! be broken up in three different age groups.

Additional Course Details: a towel, change of clothes KIDS AGES 3 TO 5 TIGERS-9:30 -10:30 and a bag to put dirty clothes in if they get muddy.

For children ages 3 through 5, The Kids OCR Race Obstacles will be optional. includes 100 yard dash followed by a series of fun * If you feel that your kid can run a mile and is obstacles that are just their size, a pit of bubbles and younger, feel free to sign them up for the older race. bouncy house.

If you feel that your kid can’t run a mile, feel free to * The younger kids will be grouped together sign them up for the shorter race. You know your kid

KIDS AGES 6 TO 8 LIONS- 10:30-11:30 best. * Dress your kids accordingly to weather/ if weather is For racers aged 6-8 years old, racers will tackle a real bad then we will reschedule One-Mile run. Racers will encounter fun obstacles throughout the course and a pit of bubbles, bouncy Cost is $35. (Resident) or $ 40 (Non-Resident) house, water and mud.

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Special Events/Interests Middlebury Studio School - Summer Art Camps 2019

Check out www.middleburystudioschool.org for Clay Classes!

All camps will be from 9-11:30AM & are held at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Ave. June 24-28, Dragons, Castles and Hidden Lands of your Imagination, Instructor: Brian Slavin In this class, we will be doing art projects that involve drawing, painting and sculpting of castles, dragons, and fanciful landscapes! Materials and ideas will vary as students use their imagination to journey together in a story filled and playful environment that will inspire creativity and wonder. We will spend some time outside, so bring a hat or sunscreen, wear paint clothes, and prepare to get messy! Bring a snack and drink. Ages 8 and up. Tuition $160 - materials included July 1-5, Art is Delicious! Instructor: Brittan Traughber- We will explore artists who use food as their medium, make art from food products-or are making art that looks good enough to eat! Students will make salt-dough jewelry beads or decorations, black-light milk paint, make photographs with coffee, and delicious masks and art. Wear paint clothes and bring a snack and drink. Ages 6 and up. 4 days (no camp on the 4th). Tuition $130 - materials included July 8-12, Art of Israel, Instructor: Sarit Katzew Explore ancient stone walls, hand-woven tapestries, street murals, and colorful fragrant spices! Come engage all of your senses and create art inspired by the diverse culture of Israel. We will make our own ‘protective hand’ sculptures, explore with mosaic and collage and even use some materials from Israel to enhance our projects! Wear comfortable paint clothes and bring a snack and drink. Ages 6 and up. Tuition $160 -materials included July 15-19, Nature Based Art, Instructor: Heather Hardt- Do you like drawing and painting plants and animals from nature? Have you ever made string from plants, or crafted tea from plants you found in the woods? In this camp you will have opportunities to draw and paint in your nature journal using a variety of materials including graphite, watercolor, colored chalk and charcoal. We will spend time exploring the natural world around our site as we go tracking; collect plants for teas, cordage, natural dyes and beads. Come prepared to get dirty, spend time outside and make lots of art! Bring a snack & drink, insect repellent if you like, and a mug for tea. For ages 6-12. Tuition $160 - materials included July 22-26, Welcome to the Zoo! Instructor: Heather Hardt- In this camp, we will be doing tons of art projects that involve drawing, painting and printing of (you guessed it!) animals! -furry, feathered, slimy and hard shelled! Students will come up with their own ideas of which animals (real or imaginary!) they want to make. We will create with paint, paper, fabric, feathers, 3-D constructions, and more. Wear your paint clothes, prepare to get messy

and have fun! Bring a snack and drink. Ages 6 and up.

Tuition $160 - materials included July 29-Aug 2, Five Days of FUN, Instructor: Sarit Katzew- In this camp we will be doing a different art project every day. We will make origami flowers, stained glass windows and sand art. Students will use household items to make animal tracks and imprints from leaves and nature. Their imagination will guide us in creating fun dress up items (think monster feet!), puppets and more. Bring a snack and drink. Ages 6 and up. Tuition $160 - materials included Aug. 5-9, It’s a World of Color, Instructor: Brittan Traughber- Each day we will explore the colors used in different countries around the world. We will make colorful flower potato prints from Holland, bright blue sun prints from England, masks from Kenya and fish flags from Japan. Plus so much more! Use your imagination and create colorful artwork to decorate your room. Wear paint clothes and bring a snack and drink. Ages 6 and up. Tuition $160 - materials included Aug. 12-15, Art is Everywhere, Instructor: Sarit Katzew- Art is everywhere if you just use your imagination! Take your favorite bedtime story and turn it into a place to keep your favorite items safe while you sleep! Up-cycle an old book into a modern self-portrait for your room! Explore collage, paper and a variety of media; learn micrography, mosaic/ puzzle art and more. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack and drink. Ages 6 and up. 4 days, (no camp on Aug 16).

Tuition $130 -materials included

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Special Events/Interests

CALLING ALL CYCLISTS! May Is Bike Month! Post your miles cycled with American League of Cyclists at nationalbikechallenge.org.

Walk & Roll to School Day, Wed May 1- Join in this celebration of the many benefits of walking and rolling to school. Improves health and relieves traffic congestion. Form “walking” school bus and “bike” train routes from your neighborhoods. Mary Hogan Elementary class with highest rate of participants wins the “golden shoe” and a fancy fruit plate.

National Bike to School Day, Wed May 8 and National Bike to Work Day, Fri May 17 Bike Swap, Fri May 3, 3-6:30 pm- Cannon Park.

Drop off bikes and gear you wish to give away or sell on consignment at Frog Hollow Bikes up to noon Fri May 3. Look for displays from local groups, demo rides, electric bikes and great deals. Proceeds benefit Middlebury Safe Routes. For more or to arrange display, contact froghollowbikes@gmail. com.

Human Powered Parade & Celebration, Sat May 11, 10-2:30 pm Bristol Rec. Park. This community event launches with a professional high flying BMX show and moves through town on human powered wheels. An after party includes a community-wide party at the skate park with bands, pickleball, cargo bike test rides and bike races for kids.

Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride, Fri May 17, 4 pm, departs MUHS Lot A slow-paced 8-mile bike ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roads, including Middlebury’s Kelly Boe for which the ride was started and named. Goes through Middlebury and Weybridge via Weybridge St. and Hamilton Rd, escorted by police and returns to MUHS by about 5 pm. Wear helmet. Cancelled in event of heavy rain.

Vermont Gran Fondo, Sat June 29-Road cycling over Addison County mountain gaps: Appalachian, Middlebury, Lincoln. Choose from three courses.

Details at http://vermontgranfondo.com.

Mountain Bike Group Rides, Saturdays 8:30 am and Tuesdays 5:30 pm, departs Frog Hollow Bikes Join Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) cyclists on Trail Around Middlebury rides. For more about group rides, trail work days, clinics and safety training for the next generation of mountain bikers, visit addisoncountybikeclub.org.

Local Motion’s Everyday Biking Workshops- Visit localmotion.org to see and arrange area workshops and resources designed to bring walking and biking within reach of all Vermonters.

Cargo Bikes 101- Visit vbikesolutions.org to take an online tutorial of electric-assisted cargo bikes and how they’re transforming bike culture. See other mobility options like the ELF. Middlebury Safe Routes hosts “Walk and Roll to School Day” first Wednesday of month, monitors traffic patterns and student travel behavior, plans activities to teach bike skills and rules of the road, and recommends improvements to roads, parking lots, drop offs, sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic lights, signage, bus routes, bike routes, bike racks, and more. Contact Laura Asermily at lasermily@yahoo. com to help or offer input.

Walk/Bike Council of Addison County is a countywide, citizen-led advisory group that meets every 6-8 weeks in Middlebury. The Council seeks to build momentum and capacity for safer walking and biking to our towns and villages. We are mapping a TriTown road bike loop best connecting our Addison County hubs of Bristol, Vergennes and Middlebury via New Haven. Council members work with state and regional agencies, municipal staff, schools and other interested community partners. Anyone interested should visit walkbikeaddison.org or email Adam Franco at adamfranco@gmail.com.

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Special Events/Interests Woofstock: Walk for the Animals to benefit Homeward Bound Premier Oral Surgery

Dental Implants, Wisdom Teeth, Dental Extractions, Bone Grafting, Gingival Grafting, and Sedation

Save the Date! Saturday, September 14, 2019 You don’t want to miss our post-walk doggie dip in the Middlebury Town Pool!

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Are you a dog owner looking for a place to exercise and socialize your dog? Come visit Middlebury’s 1.5 acre dog park. Located in the field behind Porter Medical Center and adjacent to the MREMS building this fenced in park includes both small and large dog areas. You will find many friendly humans and dogs there daily.

Facebook users may check out the Middlebury (VT) Dog Park page. Those interested in contributing to the ongoing costs of the Park may 1) make a donation at the Middlebury Town Office building or 2) sign over your bottle redemption returns to the Park. Please use and support the Middlebury Dog Park!

Drop-In Programs Adult Co-ed 30+ BasketballWednesdays 6:45-8:30 at Midd. Recreation Facility For more information please contact Bryan Jones @ 989-8399 Cost: $2.00 per drop-in or buy punch cards to save money!

Adult Co-ed VolleyballMonday’s 6:45-9pm at Midd. Recreation Facility For more information please contact Tom Randall @ 343-2652 Cost: $2.00 per drop-in or buy punch cards to save money Pickleball There are three indoor courts at the Middlebury Rec. Facility, 154 Creek Rd and 3+ located at Middlebury Recreation Park. To learn more about Pickleball, view the schedule and sign-up to play visit their website: http://acpickleball.weebly.com/ Cost: $2.00 per drop-in or buy punch cards to save money!

Martial Mind & Body Instructor: Michael Bright Contact: 802-377-5159 Who: Every Age and all abilities welcome When: Friday mornings 9:30-11:00am Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: Please contact instructor for cost Description: New Explorations in Each Class that include punches, kicks, ground work, breathing, and weapons training.

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