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Vol. 72 No. 17

ADDISON COUNTY

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Thursday, April 26, 2018  70 Pages

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Scott, lawmakers tussle over toxics

Governor’s veto faces stiff challenge

By JOHN FLOWERS NEW HAVEN — Local lawmakers are entering the home stretch of the 2018 legislative session, a period marked by frantic negotiations to salvage bills that will otherwise lie dormant until next January, or risk dying altogether.

Sen. Chris Bray, D-New Haven, on Monday estimated the Legislature has around three weeks to complete this year’s work, barring a special session later this year to consider overrides of legislation that already has — or will be — vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott. An override effort is already under way on Scott’s April 16 veto of bill S.103, a measure that would, among other things, give the state greater power in regulating

products containing harmful chemicals — specifically ones particularly hazardous to children ages 12 years and younger.

The bill is, in part, a response to pollution of groundwater in southwestern Vermont by the industrial chemical PFOA. “I vetoed S.103, in part, because of the changes the bill makes to Vermont’s already high standards around chemicals of high concern in children’s products,” he said in a veto statement. “These changes, in my opinion, have no practical impact to how my administration regulates these chemicals.”

Scott added he believes S.103 “creates duplicative committees that (See Toxic bill, Page 11A)

Clean water bill would give citizens role in enforcement

Signs of spring!

TWO FRIENDS TAKE a break near the Otter Creek falls in downtown Middlebury on Monday, one of the first warm and sunny days of a spring that has been long in coming. Temperatures reached into the high 50s on Monday and peaked in the high 60s on Tuesday, bringing a belated end to sugaring season in some parts of Vermont that had extended well into mid-April.

By JOHN FLOWERS NEW HAVEN — Dairy farms came into the spotlight at Monday’s legislative breakfast at the New Haven Congregational Church when local lawmakers discussed a clean water bill that would give citizens the right to challenge Vermonters who they think aren’t complying with the law.

One farmer at the breakfast expressed concerns that putting this right to challenge in the clean water law could create friction

between dairies dealing with manure management and non-farmers who think the dairies aren’t doing enough to keep phosphorus out of Vermont’s waterways.

S.260 is a bill that would establish a Vermont Clean Water Authority to coordinate, manage, plan and “ensure accountability” of the state’s efforts to clean impaired waters up to state standards for the long-term.

The bill would also create a “clean water assessment” on all parcels in (See Breakfast, Page 11A)

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

Photos conjure local history By the way Attention, four-legged friends and their humans: The Middlebury Dog Park, a wonderful amenity off Collins Drive, is currently closed for at least two weeks as volunteers perform some maintenance chores, including some re-seeding of the grounds. Mud season has hit the fenced-in park with a vengeance.

Stay tuned for a reopening date.

Funding is now available through the Walter Cerf Community Fund (WCCF), which has contributed millions of dollars to statewide and local charitable causes during the past few decades. The late Walter Cerf, a former Addison County resident and native of Germany, gave more than $10 million to various non-profit organizations and projects statewide before passing away in 2001. He focused much of his giving in Addison County and Brandon.

His giving continues through the fund that bears his name, which is run through the Middlebury-based Vermont Community Foundation.

Roughly two-thirds of the grants are reserved for Addison County/ Brandon projects and roughly one-third is reserved for statewide (See By the way, Page 7A)

Sheldon exhibit displays 100 years of people and places

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History has for years proudly shown visitors various objects Addison County’s earlier residents prized for work and play, as a way of better understanding what life was like in this area during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Museum officials are now giving visitors a glimpse of what some of those earlier residents looked like, through a new exhibit titled, “Our Town: Love, Joy, Sadness, and Baseball — 100 Years of Photography from the Sheldon Museum.” The show, on display through July 8, borrows from the museum’s archive of almost 30,000 photos that have been restlessly reposing in the organization’s

climate-controlled archive.

Who knows how long these timeless faces and familiar places would have remained hidden were it not for the combined efforts of Sheldon Archivist Eva GarcelonHart and renowned National Geographic Society photographer James P. Blair.

With his keen eye for photography and respect for history, Blair sought out antique images of his newly adopted town upon moving to Middlebury a few years ago. His quest naturally led him to the Sheldon Museum, a rich repository of Addison County artifacts ranging from maps to quilts to penny-farthing bicycles.

Garcelon-Hart introduced Blair to the museum’s (See Sheldon, Page 12A)

JUST MINUTES BEFORE the curtain went up on the 2014 Mount Abe production of “Seussical,” Martha Chesley, left, and Anne Gleason hug their co-producer Andi Gordon, to whom the show was dedicated. The three women directed the Mount Abe Fall Musical for a quarter century, but recently retired from the program.

Photo by buzzkuhnsphotography.smugmug.com

Mt. Abe musical trio enjoys a final bow

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“THE TWO REVERENDS,” a photo taken in 1845, shows Addison County preachers Abiel Hovey and Thomas Merrill. It is one of the oldest images in the new Sheldon Museum exhibit that features local photos depicting life here over 100 years.

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS those students knew that rooting BRISTOL — Hundreds of for them were three dedicated, 5-Town residents will never and by then legendary, women: forget it.

Anne Gleason, Martha Chesley In the fall of 2011, and Andi Gordon, nearly 100 students “That directors of the Mount in bright yellow they have Abe Fall Musical raincoats electrified maintained program. the theater at Mount The trio’s recent Abraham Union High the energy retirement from that School.

Covered for decades program marks the from one end to the is really end of an era. other, the unusually amazing.”

“We in the 5-town wide stage seemed to — Caleb Elder area are incredibly push the students up fortunate to have through the floor, like flowers. our children grow up with the They were “Singin’ in the unquestioned assumption that Rain,” of course. theater is a part of their lives, Whether they were 12th- accessible to anyone who cares graders belting out the lyrics to participate,” wrote Buzz or seventh-graders still finding Kuhns in “Thespians Three,” a (See Mt. Abe, Page 10A) their voices, every single one of

PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018

Local couple to host final Derby Day fundraiser

‘Take Back Day’ slated for disposal of drugs

MIDDLEBURY — “Coming patients and residents,” he added. down the homestretch,” “the final “Sue and I feel that we have been lap” or “crossing the finish line” lucky to have had the Kentucky are but a few of the classic phrases Derby event at our home for several that come to mind as Bruce and Sue reasons,” said Bruce Byers “Porter Byers prepare to host the PMC Aux- Hospital is and has been number 1 iliary’s final Derby Day event on in taking care of the community ever May 5 in Cornwall. since we were here Through the years, in the 1950s as the annual Porter “Over the years, students and right Kentucky Derby Day well over $100,000 up to the present,” party has signaled has been raised he added. “It has the beginning of through this been a perfect way spring for many Por- event for medical of saying thank ter supporters and an you to Porter and equipment, opportunity to gather all of its employees together in support renovations for all that they of the work of our and healthcare did and do for our community hospital programs to benefit community every and nursing home. day of the year.” our community.”

“Over the years, Porters final — Ron Hallman well over $100,000 Run for the Roses has been raised event will help the through this event for medical Auxiliary meet their recent pledge equipment, renovations and health- of $150,000 toward the $900,000 care programs to benefit our com- renovation at Helen Porter Rehabilimunity,” said PMC spokesperson tation and Nursing, and also provide Ron Hallman. “Through it all, Bruce an opportunity to acknowledge the and Sue Byers have opened their Byers for their many years of genhome and hosted this annual event erous support. for more than 100 friends of Porter More information about the event in what has become our signature can be found at portermedical.org/ event and a great source of funds to tickets.html or by calling Nicole advance our mission and serve our Webb at 802-388-5649.

Moment in the sun SUE AND BRUCE Byers will host the final Kentucky Derby Day fundraising event for the Porter Medical Center Auxiliary at their home in Cornwall on May 5.

MARIE HAYYAT WAS all smiles as she and her dog, Jack, enjoyed a few moments of warmth and sunshine at Middlebury’s Riverside Park this past Monday afternoon. Jack is a Boglen Terrier, a mix between a Boston terrier and beagle, and at 18 months is fully grown.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

VERMONT — On Saturday, April 28, communities across Vermont will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — setting up collection sites that offer a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription and over-thecounter drugs. Last year, Vermonters turned in 5,552 pounds of medication at more than 70 collection sites.

Take Back Day is organized in partnership with the state Health Department, local and state law enforcement, and the U.S. Drug “Drug Take E n f o r c e m e n t Back Day Administration allows (DEA) to help ensure that pre- Vermonters scription drugs to get rid that are no lon- of unused ger being used or expired don’t end up prescription being misused.

“Prevention medications starts at home,” in a secure, said Vermont convenient Health Com- and missioner Mark responsible Levine, MD. way.”

“Most people — Thomas D. who abuse preAnderson scription painkillers get them from friends or family — often straight out of the medicine cabinet. By ensuring the safe use, safe storage and safe disposal of prescription drugs, we can make sure medications don’t get into the wrong hands, and are disposed of in a way that won’t pollute our waterways or injure wildlife.”

Studies show that 42 to 71 percent of prescribed opioids go unused.

“Don’t save your leftover prescription pain pills. They are dangerous and pose a public safety risk,” said Department of Public Safety Commissioner Thomas D. Ander(See Drug Take Back, Page 3A)

Nine-lot subdivision pitched near Otter Creek in Weybridge

By JOHN FLOWERS based on feedback from Weybridge WEYBRIDGE — The Weybridge officials and residents.

Planning Commission on June 12 will As currently envisioned, the new hold its third review of a proposed homes — ranging in size from 1,500 nine-lot Planned Unit Development to 2,300 square feet — would be (PUD) that would be located off clustered on lots ranging from 0.15 Morgan Horse Farm Road, adjacent to 0.38 acres. Some of the homes to the Otter Creek. could be served by communal water The PUD — among the largest ever and septic systems; others would to be pitched in Weybridge — would require their own, individual systems, be sited on approximately 2.1 acres of according to Hardy. a 40.5-acre parcel owned Home sites would

by Robert and Yolanda have two cars per house“Nothing has Prigo. hold, and the project “We intend to develop been decided. would require a curb cut a nine-home, family-fo- It’s a big on Morgan Horse Farm cused PUD, set deep subdivision for Road that would provide into the hemlock grove Weybridge.” adequate site distance among the moss-covered visibility for the posted — Jeff Olson 30-mph speed limit, outcrops and away from any visibility of general according to the project public view,” reads a one-page proj- narrative. ect narrative included in the Morgan “Conifer-type visual screening will Horse Farm PUD application. be planted to deter headlight broad“We believe this development will casting both toward the roadway and be a place we all would like to live and adjoining neighbors’ properties,” the something Weybridge can be proud narrative adds. of, giving new families an option to A central mailbox would be offered plant new roots into the community, and trash/recycling amenities would support the school and civic needs of be enclosed by a fence, according to the town.” the narrative.

New Haven resident Scott Hardy Views and use of the nearby Otter is spearheading the project, which he Creek would be major selling points stressed is still very preliminary in for the development, according to nature and could change substantially the applicants. The units would be

at least 100 feet from the shoreline and around 20 feet above the creek, according to the narrative. Shared amenities would include a rack and shed for boats and canoes, along with a dock, according to the applicants.

The narrative also alludes to a “possible play set,” a “chicken coop for those interested” and “ideally, a trail network would be explored to connect with the Trail Around Middlebury network.”

A smooth permitting process could allow construction of the development access road and site infrastructure as soon as this summer, according to the narrative. The applicants hope to have sold at least four lots prior to starting site work.

Weybridge Planning Commission member Jeff Olson said the project has generated some good discussion among neighbors and town officials.

“Nothing has been decided,” Olson said. “It’s a big subdivision for Weybridge.”

He noted the proposed PUD is in Weybridge’s Otter Creek Gorge district closer to the northern end of Morgan Horse Farm Road.

“It doesn’t prohibit development, but there’s a lot of language (in the town plan) about keeping that area pristine,” Olson said of the Otter Creek Gorge district.

Local residents voiced some concerns about the proposed PUD during an April 10 planning commission meeting.

Minutes of that meeting indicate Deb Brisson, a close neighbor of the Prigo site, said she was worried that nine new wells on the property

could affect limited water availability in the area.

Fire protection was also cited as a concern at the meeting. A dry hydrant can’t be sited near the Otter Creek, so plans call for a pond to be created off Morgan Horse Farm Road to provide water for firefighters. Weybridge Fire

Chief Bill Sinks questioned whether the pond would be full year-round.

Some neighbors and abutters are anxious about about the length (2,300 feet) and grade (12 percent) of the proposed driveway, which they fear would require a lot of blasting to construct, according to the minutes.

DEVELOPERS HAVE PROPOSED a nine-lot housing development off Morgan Horse Farm Road near Otter Creek in Weybridge — the town’s largest subdivision proposal.

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018 — PAGE 3A

Nuovo back after health scare Heart attack prompts thoughtful reflection

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Selectman Victor Nuovo rarely misses board meetings. And on the rare occasions he does, it’s usually because he’s traveling abroad to research his latest book project.

However, when the 86-year-old took his place at the selectboard table on April 10 it was the first time he’d been to a meeting in almost six weeks. The reason: He’s been recovering from a major heart attack.

“It’s been an interesting episode and it’s caused me to think a lot,” Nuovo, a lifelong philosopher, said simply of his recent health crisis.

It was at around 2 a.m. on March 2 that Nuovo woke up with a stabbing pain in his chest.

It was unlike anything he had felt in his 86 years, and he knew it had to be something serious.

He at first wondered if it might have something to do with the persistent heartburn he had been trying to shake for the past week or two. While he has undergone some heart procedures in the past, he’d never been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

“I told (my spouse) Betty, ‘I’m not feeling well,’” Nuovo recalled of the tension-packed morning.

That’s when he passed out.

Betty quickly called 911, and a Middlebury Regional EMS team showed up in very short order.

By this time, Victor Nuovo had revived and was — true to form — conversing amiably with those who had come to his rescue.

The ambulance delivered Nuovo to Porter Hospital for what would be a short visit. After stabilizing his condition, Porter officials returned him to the ambulance for a trip north to the University of Vermont Medical Center. There, physicians confirmed what Nuovo had suspected: He had experienced a major heart attack.

“There’s a certain amount of denial,” he said.

Denial, in spite of some telltale signs that his heart was not infallible.

After all, Nuovo had had a stent inserted into one of his arteries around 20 years ago to address a blockage.

In 2014, he had undergone a heart valve procedure.

But all that past work on his heart had given him a false sense of security, Nuovo conceded.

“I thought I was home-free,” he said with a smile.

And why not?

The longtime professor had been an avid runner since his 50s, occasionally participating in marathons. He routinely ran 60 to 70

Family leave bill still unresolved

By JOHN FLOWERS NEW HAVEN — The Vermont Legislature is considering two bills that address key components of how Vermonters are treated in the workplace — paid family leave and the minimum wage.

At Monday’s legislative breakfast at the New Haven Congregational Church, local lawmakers gave an update on those bills and how one might affect the other.

Bill H.196 would create a family leave insurance program within the

Department of Labor that would grant employees 12 weeks of paid family leave, funded by contributions from employers and employees. The bill has passed the House and is now in the Senate.

“I think there’s fairly broad support,” said Rep. Fred Baser, R-Bristol. “I know the governor isn’t a big fan, but I am. I think it’s a wonderful measure and step we could take, and quite frankly I think it’s a wonderful economic development tool.”

In the meantime, the House is con-

sidering S.40, a Senate-passed bill to increase Vermont’s minimum wage from the current $10.50 per hour to $15 (within the next six years). It currently sits in the House General & Military Affairs Committee.

Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison, said the fate of the bill is uncertain. She noted House leaders consider paid family leave a priority and Senate leaders are pushing for the minimum wage increase.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

‘Dinners with Love’ feeds hospice clients

LONGTIME MIDDLEBURY SELECTMAN Victor Nuovo is back on the job after suffering a major heart attack on March 2. Nuovo, 86, is grateful to his wife, Betty, emergency responders and physicians who have cared for him since his health crisis.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

miles per week before a knee injury forced him to switch to walking.

The day before his heart attack, he had been out for a three-mile walk.

Ironically, it was the same stented artery that triggered Nuovo’s March 2 heart attack. Physicians cleaned it out again and put in multiple stents in an effort to maintain the blood flow.

He’s now no longer in denial.

Nuovo is all-in on a recovery program that includes medication, changes in diet and exercise.

“A heart attack is a reminder there’s a condition that could do you in,” Nuovo said.

Doctors prescribed some blood thinners, which he’s made part of his daily regimen, though he needs reminders.

“My and Betty’s memories aren’t what they used to be,” Nuovo said with a smile. “We put little signs around the house to keep track (of when it’s time to take a pill).”

He’s begrudgingly given up pizza, eggs for breakfast and other fatty foods. No more bread slathered with butter.

“I used to love a grilled cheese sandwich with some bacon in it,” Nuovo said, beaming.

“I guess I’ve seen the last of that.”

Fortunately, Nuovo has found his restored health to be a more than fair trade-off for the sinfully delicious foods he’s left in his rearview mirror.

He’s eating a lot of fish, vegetables

and other heart-healthy dishes that are gradually restoring his strength and stamina.

Nuovo is a bulldog when it comes to his daily regimen of reading and research, and he wants to make sure his heart cooperates. He’s the Middlebury College Charles A. Dana Professor of Philosophy Emeritus.

He’s helped generations of students to rationally debate questions about human existence, knowledge and ethics. Nuovo has penned five books about famed Philosopher John Locke, and he regularly writes essays for the Addison Independent.

Indeed, his heart attack has made him a bit more philosophical about his own existence.

“It reminds you you’re mortal,” Nuovo said of the health scare.

With that in mind, he’s drafted an “advanced directive,” a document that clearly spells out the extent of care one wants to receive during a health crisis. An advanced directive, among other things, can let emergency responders know if a patient wants to receive CPR if their heart stops beating.

“People ought to think about these things,” Nuovo said.

But not be consumed by them.

Nuovo is glad to be re-immersing himself in municipal business. It isn’t the same watching meetings via public access television.

“It’s a great town,” he said.

Celebrate the Final run For the roses!

at the Porter Medical Center Auxiliary

Day FunDraiser

Take this chance to thank Derby hosts Sue & Bruce Byers for 16 years of gracious & generous hospitality!

Saturday, May 5, 2018 | 5:00 pm Under the tent surrounded by beautiful vistas in Cornwall Individual Auxiliary Member: $45 | Non-Members: $50 For more info: portermedical.org/tickets.html Sponsors include:

ADDISON COUNTY — OrgaDinners with Love currently serves nizers of the Middlebury Maple eight hospice families every week in Run recently named Dinners with this area of the state, but would like Love as one of six local nonprofits to be serving 20 at any given time by to receive proceeds from their annual the end of 2018. To accomplish this, half-marathon, relay, and three-mile they need more restaurants to donate fun run. The event meals and more is set to take place volunteers to pick-up on Sunday, May 6 in “We are here and deliver those to ensure that Middlebury. meals to patients’ Dinners with both patient homes. Dinners with Love is a network and caregiver Love will use the of hospice agencies, feel nourished, grant funds from the restaurants, and Middlebury Maple comforted, and volunteers who bring Run to cover costs free meals to hospice supported by their associated with patients and their community.” volunteer recruitfamilies. Last year, — Sarah Audet ment and training, volunteers delivered restaurant outreach 2,082 meals donated and onboarding, as by 68 restaurants to 155 homes well as staff time to coordinate the throughout Vermont. The nonprofit program and manage the increased hopes to exceed last year’s impact by number of families, restaurants, and focusing, in part, on growing its pro- volunteers. gram in Addison County. The grant “If you have ever lost a loved one from the Middlebury Maple Run is after a long illness, then you know intended to support this project. how challenging the end-of-life

can be,” said Dinners with Love Executive Director Sarah Audet.

“We are here to ensure that both patient and caregiver feel nourished, comforted, and supported by their community.”

Addison County restaurants that currently donate meals to hospice patients and their families through the program include: The Bobcat Café, The Bridge Restaurant, Coriander, Costello’s, Cubbers, Halfway House Restaurant, Jessica’s Restaurant at the Swift House Inn, Mr. Up’s Restaurant & Pub, The Storm Café, and Two Brothers Tavern.

As part of their growth in the region, Dinners with Love has also joined the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. “We want to get to know our nonprofit and business neighbors better,” said Audet. “There are a lot of opportunities for collaboration to make our corner of Vermont a great place to live and work.”

For more information, visit dinnerswithlove.org or call 802-465-1027.

Drug Take Back (Continued from Page 2A) son. “Drug Take Back Day allows Vermonters to get rid of unused or expired prescription medications in a secure, convenient and responsible way.”

Col. Matthew T. Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police, agreed.

“The prescription drugs we leave in our homes can be lost, stolen or misused. We’re working to make it easy but also safe for people to dispose of the drugs they don’t need anymore,” Col. Birmingham said.

Here’s what you need to know about Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Where do I take my unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs?

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, visit a Take Back collection site. Find one near you at takebackday.dea.gov or healthvermont.gov/drugtakeback. You can also dial 2-1-1 or go to vermont211. org.

Several places to turn over drugs

in Addison County include: • Middlebury Police Department, 1 Lucius Shaw Lane, Middlebury.

• Addison County Sheriff’s Department, 35 Court St., Middlebury.

• Vermont State Police, 2490 Route 7, New Haven.

• Bristol Police Department, 72 Munsill Ave. (BristolWorks), Bristol.

What if I miss Take Back Day? Don’t worry; Vermonters have a number of options. The Health Department coordinates a system of permanent prescription drug disposal sites, such as at pharmacies and police stations where disposal boxes or kiosks are in areas open to the community. Find a permanent drug disposal site near you: healthvermont.gov/drugtakeback or dial 2-1-1.

As part of a Law Enforcement Pilot Project to coordinate pickups each month from sheriff’s departments across the state, the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department collected more than 7,100 pounds of prescription medications for disposal.

Do I need to take off labels or

empty the bottles?

Not if you don’t want to. Medication can be discarded on Take Back Day the same way it came out of the pharmacy, but you can still drop off medication even without the original packaging. You can remove personal information if you want to, but doing so is unnecessary. Liquids or sharps (such as syringes) are not accepted.

Find out how to properly dispose of sharps in the trash by going online to healthvermont.gov/sharpsdisposal.

What gets collected, and how much?

Unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. A year ago, Vermonters turned in more than 2.5 tons of medications. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration estimates that about 10 percent of the medication collected on Take Back Day are opioids.

What happens to the drugs after law-enforcement collects them?

All the dropped-off medication is securely gathered in one place, briefly stored, then transported out of state by the DEA and incinerated.

PAGE 4A — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018

A DDIS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Letters

Editorials

to the Editor

Sawyer’s case: A legal precedent

Traffic pattern should be altered

In the case against Jack Sawyer, the Poultney teen who allegedly threatened to kill students at Fair Haven Union High School back in February, it’s not difficult to understand the defense’s argument. Of the four charges levied against Sawyer, two included attempted aggravated murder and attempted first-degree murder, even though (as far as we know or has been reported) he never set foot on the school grounds with weapons in his possession. That the state Supreme Court ruled with the defense and dropped the attempted murder charges is not that unexpected.

Still, how does that ruling meet the standard of common sense if protecting members of our society is a worthy goal?

And if law enforcement officials tell students and parents and the community at large that keeping our eyes and ears open and reporting suspicious behavior is our best defense, then how does that advice square with this Supreme Court decision?

Surely society has to have some way to stop such attacks before they happen, and the Legislature is struggling to come up with a suitable approach before the curtains close on the current session. One of the key obstacles is how not to run afoul of First Amendment protections.

But while First Amendment rights are important in these circumstances, there is a precedent to consider. That precedent is Title 18, Section 871 in the U.S. Code that lists threatening the president of the United States as a felony. The statute states that any person who “knowingly and willfully” makes “any threat to take the life of, to kidnap, or to inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States,” shall be prosecuted under that statue, which also includes presidential candidates, former presidents, the vice-president and Senate leader. Punishment is a fine and up to five years imprisonment.

There is also adequate case law around this statute, which deals with the thorny First Amendment issues. It’s not apples to apples — Section 871 is listed as a political crime — but suffice it to say that if laws can be written to protect the president, vice-president and others against credible threats, the same principles could be applied to protecting mass gatherings of people — such as schools and classrooms full of children, sports stadiums and other venues where large numbers of people gather.

Angelo Lynn

ER costs: A letter of frustration In a letter-to-the-editor in today’s Addison Independent, starting on this page, Mr. Kris Diehl of Astoria, N.Y., pens an interesting letter that might be familiar to any of us who have visited the Emergency Room of a hospital seeking medical help. In his case, Mr. Diehl is outraged by charges he received from the ER at UVMHN/Porter Hospital for what was a minor concern: a tick bite.

In reading Mr. Diehl’s letter, the casual reader would be outraged as well, and perhaps indignant by the way Porter staff initially handled Mr. Diehl’s queries. (If you haven’t yet read it, take the time to do so now.) When Mr. Diehl asked whether he should even be there for something as minor as a tick bite, why didn’t the person at the desk refer him to Porter ExpressCare on the other side of the hospital building, for example, potentially saving him hundreds of dollars. And surely for a 5-minute conversation (OK, give or take a few minutes, but we get the point) with the ER doctor on call, and a modest prescription, the cost might be less that $655.56!

Turns out there are reasons for Porter’s seemingly unhelpful initial responses.

Back in 1986, a federal law was passed call EMTALA, which stands for the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. The law requires “anyone coming to an emergency department to be stabilized and treated, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.” It was and has always been an unfunded mandate; that is, if the person doesn’t have insurance or the ability to pay, the hospital eats the costs of service. The law is written in such a way as to prevent hospitals from turning away patients and sending them elsewhere — perhaps a lower-performance clinic down the road or the next county over.

Now, it’s unlikely a hospital in Vermont (let alone Porter) would ever turn a patient away from service. That’s just not the Vermont way. But take a hospital in the Deep South in 1986 when faced with providing service to a person of color or issues of gender identity or sexual preference or perhaps a homeless person, and it’s not difficult to understand why the law was written in strict terms. The law was also “referred to as the ‘anti-dumping’ law,” according to the American College of Emergency Physicians, which notes the law “was designed to prevent (private) hospitals from transferring uninsured or Medicaid patients to public hospitals without, at a minimum, providing a medical screening examination to ensure they were stable for transfer.”

The law’s terms, in fact, make it touchy for hospital staff to respond to a patient who has entered the ER for treatment in any way other than to encourage treatment. For an ER staff person at the front desk to suggest a prospective patient go elsewhere opens the hospital to liability if that patient then is either not treated or gets inferior treatment and becomes sicker because of it. Similarly, it’s next to impossible for the front desk staffer to be able to estimate cost of treatment before a medical examination, simply because the extent of any treatment is unknown at that point. It is an unfortunate Catch-22; kind of a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t conundrum.

And the law itself is another example of the unintended consequences of well-intentioned legislation.

The burden, then, is for prospective patients to know the options available before making a visit to the hospital’s ER. I asked Porter Hospital officials about all this, and they were sympathetic to Mr. Diehl’s frustration. A call to the hospital first, we’re told, could have better directed Mr. Diehl to Porter’s ExpressCare clinic. They are considering better signage at the ER to alert prospective patients to the clinic, and other ways to make that relatively new service better known.

Porter officials are also acutely aware of the high costs of ER care, and don’t disagree with Mr. Diehl that a better medical care system needs to be devised for the country.

As Mr. Diehl says: “My anger is not necessarily with UVMHN/Porter so much as with our atrocious system that forces patients and providers into such absurd circumstances. A proper socialized healthcare system cannot come soon enough to this country.”

On that, there are many who are in full agreement.

Angelo Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

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Welcome reflection

WARMER DAYS EARLIER in the week prompted golfers to dust off their clubs and head to the fairways. Above, a golfer tries a second shot at clearing the water at Brandon’s Neshobe Golf Course.

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Joyful creativity leads to a full life When I was a little girl, I used to draw on the flyleaves of my mother’s books. She was an avid reader. Books were fairly inexpensive at that time, and my mom was one of the readers enticed to subscribe to book clubs by introductory offers such as five books for one dollar.

Our house was filled with books of all kinds — mysteries, histories, poetry — so there were many canvases for my stick figures. Though I was enjoying my artwork, my mother saw my expressions as defacements, not as the developing phase of a burgeoning talent. Years afterward, she talked about how many of her books were ruined by my pictures.

For my part, I simply liked to draw.

With pen or pencil in hand and a blank page, I was ready to play. My skills did not rise to the level of artist.

Still, whenever I remember those

By Ruth drawings, I feel the pleasure that I felt Farmer then, telling my stories in pictures.

Not having talent has never stopped me from exercising my creative impulses. I have sung with community groups, played the saxophone and bassoon, been an amateur performer in a professional dance company, and taken up collaging and photography. Becoming an expert has never been the point. These activities are not intended to make a living, but to make a life, one in which I experience a thing just for the joy of it.

As a writer, I know that there are some places where words cannot carry me. In addition to drafts of stories and essays, my journals contain sketches, including one of a cardinal that I imagined I’d heard; a landscape that represents the setting of a story I was working on; several phases of the solar eclipse that I witnessed.

Ways of Seeing

Using my digital camera, I create photographic and videographic narratives. Sometimes after hours of writing on my computer, I jump up and dance. The mere act of movement shakes loose the tensions that block my imagination.

My framed collages are scattered throughout the house.

From where I am sitting, I can look at two hummingbirds; a self-portrait; a rabbit flourishing a feather while dancing; and a raccoon conducting a choir of bears, dogs, and fish. Every time I look at these creations, I feel joy.

Joyful creativity is an essential aspect of living a full life. Not everything is done to earn money or meet standards laid out by arbiters of what is considered “good.” My mother may have found my sketches more appealing if they had not appeared in her books. That did not stop me.

As I grow older, I am ever more grateful for the teachers and facilitators I encounter who welcome amateurs like myself, who heartily throw themselves into doing a thing just because it is fun.

Sometimes I think of my younger self, repurposing the blank pages of books by creating visual stories as I am dancing around the house or singing a song loudly and — inevitably — out of tune. I know that she would approve.

Ruth Farmer is a published essayist and poet. She directs the Goddard Graduate Ruth Farmer is a published essayist and poet. She directs the Goddard Graduate Institute in Plainfield, and is sole owner of Farmer Writing and Editing (ruthfarmer. com).

Dishwasher provides an education

Two weeks ago, our 15-year-old dishwasher went only has six wash cycles and four rack positions. But do from “sometimes makes it through the whole wash cy- we want to live like animals?” cle,” which I had been coping with for years, to “doesn’t Moving to the higher end, I found a model with 12 turn on,” which, to my mind, made it almost not worth wash cycles and nine rack positions. It even had a wash having. setting just for champagne flutes. Are you serious? But I’d resisted buying a replacement for two reasons: (1) then I thought how handy it would be if we ever threw I’m cheap, and (2) a dishwasher is not a necessity, like a a fancy New Year’s Eve party. And if we owned chamfridge or a panini press. I have a hard pagne flutes. time justifying the cost of a replaceI even found a model that came ment when I know we could get by with Wi-Fi. (I’m not kidding.) It without one. But in recent weeks, I’ve promised that with Wi-Fi you could learned something about myself: My not only “download new wash cydesire to avoid hand washing dishes is cles” but also remotely monitor your greater than my aversion to spending washer’s progress. many hundreds of dollars on a new I could just imagine the possibilimachine. ties. Me, out to dinner with friends: So I’ve been dishwasher hunting.

By Jessie Raymond “Excuse me, I just have to check my My, how things have changed. phone for one second.”

Our old dishwasher had a couple of Friends: “Is everything OK?” options: normal wash or heavy-duty wash. (I never tried Me, squinting at my screen: “Um, yes. Looks like my the heavy-duty setting, but I liked knowing it was there dishwasher reached its final rinse stage seven minutes if I needed it.) ago.”

These new models, however, do everything but empty Friends (whispering to each other): “I told you not to themselves, and they do it so quietly that online I found invite her.” “Well, I felt so bad for her after she wrote several one-star reviews from customers who actually about how she was going to grow flax like a pioneer complained that they couldn’t hear when the machine woman….” was running. When our dishwasher got going, the kitchAfter comparing brands and features and mulling en registered only a few decibel levels lower than the all the important questions — Do I need an adjustable tarmac during a space shuttle launch. I looked forward third rack for silverware? Do I need to hold 12 full to the silence. place settings at a time? If I go with the model featuring New machines, in addition to washing in stealth mode, Intelli-wash, will I regret not getting the one with the have hundreds of different options, most of them frivo- MagicRack? — I was left more confused than ever. But lous. I like to think I’m too practical to fall for gimmicks, then I had an idea: I’d call the only person who knew my but by the end of my search I was talking to myself: appliances better than I did: my repairman.

“Sure, we could probably get by with a base model that (See Raymond, Page 5A)

Around the bend

With the closure of five more downtown parking spaces (near Triangle Park), the parking situation in the center of the Middlebury business district has reached truly crisis proportions, with potentially catastrophic results for local businesses. I have what I think is a simple, straightforward, and inexpensive suggestion which could do a great deal to alleviate this problem, at least until both Merchants Row and Main Street are closed completely in year three of the project.

I propose that Main Street between Merchants Row and Mill Street/Bakery Lane be restricted to one-way traffic, with parallel parking being allowed across the Battell Bridge along one side of the travel lane. This would allow for the creation of at least 12 additional parking spaces in the heart of downtown, maybe more, basically for the cost of applying a little paint to the street surface. Two-way traffic would still be in place for all other portions of Main Street, including the section in front of the National Bank and the post office.

Obviously it’s not quite that simple. Consideration needs to be given to emergency and delivery access, direction of flow, whether or not traffic congestion will be increased, and how to reduce confusion for through travelers.

There is a precedent. At one time parking was allowed across Battell Bridge with two-way traffic.

This shows that there is room for emergency vehicles to pass against the flow of traffic, if need be. A special lane could be marked for police, fire, and ambulance traffic.

Parked cars and delivery vehicles would need to be prohibited in that zone.

A one-way traffic plan could probably work with the flow in either direction. However, given the current alignment of other one-way streets (Merchants Row, Bakery Lane and Mill Street), it makes more sense for Main Street traffic (Route 30) to flow south, toward the college. This means that northbound traffic would be diverted at the roundabout over the Cross Street Bridge to Court Street, where it would turn left at the traffic light.

I don’t think left turns at South Pleasant Street should be prohibited, but the detour signs should direct through traffic to Court Street to avoid left-turning back-up on Cross Street. However, it might make sense to re-think the direction of flow on Merchants Row to allow traffic from the south to have more convenient access to the stores, the bank, and the post office in the center of town.

I’ve heard the argument that one-way traffic through the downtown area would slow traffic and increase congestion. First of all, I don’t think that is true. Traffic to the hospital and college is restricted to a single lane just beyond the roundabout anyway — this proposal is not effectively reducing the southbound lanes through town.

Secondly, is it such a bad thing if traffic through our downtown goes a bit slower, perhaps needing to wait while someone backs into a parallel parking space?

I hope this proposal will be considered seriously, in light of the issues I have raised and in light of ones I have not thought of. Meanwhile, if you are able-bodied there is something you personally can do to ease the parking crisis in downtown Middlebury: Park just a few yards outside the center of town and walk.

It’s good for your health, and good for the vitality of our downtown businesses.

Spence Putnam Weybridge

Tick bite yields very large bill

On October 16th last year, I was visiting my in-laws in Cornwall and was bitten by a tick. I am a New York City resident and not aware of proper care for this. My motherin-law insisted I go just up the road to the Emergency Room at Porter Medical Center behind Middlebury College.

I fully believe in socialized medicine and would happily pay more taxes to support it. However, I am instead forced by our corrupt government to pay directly into the pockets of the for-profit “health” (See Letter, Page 5A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018 — PAGE 5A

Long winter extends skiing season This is the time of year when that it stays open later than anyone skiers tell their non-skiing friends else in the East, seems determined that they’ve just been on the to keep at least one lift going until slopes — and their friends respond the last mogul melts or the resort with quizzical, slightly depressed runs out of money, whichever comes first. looks.

But it looks like The Winter “Oh, are they still skiing?” someone will ask, incredulous, That Would Never End finally as if that should be ended last weekend. confined to the HimaA lot of us thought it would be over by layas. early March. But Yes, a few of us this wobbly winter possessed people are — early December still skiing. snow followed by This is no longer a January thaw of a climate where Vermont has 10 months of 60-degree days that winter and two months were then superseded of bad sledding. But by a Siberian freeze thanks to snowmaking — turned out to have and some folk’s willmany more surprises ingness to pay $120 in store. a day, you can still March lived up to spend your weekends the month’s reputation on the slopes well as our snowiest. past Easter, when sane A week of storms people have begun to dismayed Green think about fishing by Gregory Dennis Mountain gardeners everywhere. But the and their golf game. prodigious snowfall The Snow Bowl closed early this month, but a few brought the ski season back from hardy locals are still skinning up the brink. The hills were pasted Worth Mountain to crank big turns with four feet of fresh snow, some down the Allen or do laps on the of which is still up there.

When the blizzards finally back side.

Sugarbush has finally dialed it abated, the April version of Old back to open on weekends only Man Winter threw a little bit of through May 6. Jay Peak says everything at us, enabling some they’ll be open every day through late maple sugaring.

In the valleys, chilly winds May 1 and maybe for one more weekend after that, bankruptcy be sliced through all but the warmest jackets. damned.

In the mountains, it was hard to Killington, which likes to brag

Between The Lines

tell exactly what was falling from the sky. We had a week of freezing rain, snow, sleet and I’ve probably forgotten what else. At higher altitudes, I swear there was some Superglue in there to smear it all together and make it impossible to see more than 10 feet ahead.

Last Friday brought a full return to midwinter conditions at Sugarbush. Several days of mixed precipitation had smoothed out the bumps. Then it snowed a foot over several days. Suddenly we were skiing the way we should have in February.

It’s part of the magic of the Greens that this time of year, conditions can change overnight.

So this past weekend The Big Skier in the Sky finally sounded the corn horn. The soft, smooth, granular snow of spring had at last arrived.

Of course a lot of it turned to mud by mid-afternoon. But it was Beer Thirty by then anyway, time for a cold one and the drive through Granville Gulf, Hancock and back over Middlebury Gap. At the Snow Bowl there were still a couple cars in the lot, a few stragglers who’d spent that glorious afternoon up on the hill.

Some crazy people never know when to give up. I’m happy to be one of them.

Gregory Dennis’s column appears here every other Thursday and is archived on his blog at www.gregdennis.wordpress.com.

Email: gregdennisvt@yahoo.com.

Twitter: @greengregdennis.

Letter (Continued from Page 4A) insurance industry, to the tune of $10,000 a year for my wife and I, (going up TEN percent to $11,000 this year,) with a $7,000 deductible, to receive almost nothing in return.

Aware of my deductible, I was prepared to pay an exorbitant amount for “treatment” for my tick bite — I assumed a couple hundred dollars. Hoping to avoid this, I inquired with the ER clerk whether I should even be there for a tick bite. I was certainly in no immediate danger and knew that at most I might be prescribed a shot or pill just in case. The clerk was unwilling or unable to provide me any information, certainly did not hint at the extreme amount it would cost me, did not direct me to a more appropriate health care provider such as an urgent care facility, and suggested that it was simply up to me whether to check in or not, and that was the only way to find out anything.

So I checked in, had my vitals taken, (for no reason whatsoever given I was simply after the answer to my question,) and shortly saw a doctor. The ER seemed very quiet that morning, so I spent maybe five minutes discussing with the doctor the ramifications of a tick bite. He was very helpful, making clear to me that there is no sound research on the best treatment, and that the antibiotic pill he could provide me would mostly be for my own peace of mind, since the tick was

not engorged so the likelihood of my contracting Lyme was likely very small. I decided to take the antibiotic and left.

When UVM/Porter’s bill came in the mail, I was appalled to find a $378 ER fee, (for not answering my question, forcing me to check in, and needlessly taking my vitals?), a $272 prof. fee, (for casually talking with me for five minutes to give me an inconclusive answer to my question?), and a $5.56 fee for the pill, totaling $655.56! I was pleasantly surprised that the antibiotic was so cheap, but the rest of the fees were exorbitant in the extreme, given the care I’d required.

I can see such fees making sense if I’d come in with a bloody arm or crushed foot, (like the other two poor folk who I saw check in that morning.) But given that I was there simply for an answer to my question, AND that I already paid $10,000 a year for “healthcare” as it was; well, suffice to say I was enraged.

I spoke with my insurance company, Oscar, and they helpfully tried to negotiate a preferred rate for me, but they were unable to get anything out of Porter’s billing department, since they were not “in their network,” despite the fact that Porter was the only health care provider available to me to my awareness on vacation in the region. Are we to be slaves, trapped, unable to travel for fear of injury, simply because of the absurdity of a

regional “health” insurance system?

My anger is not necessarily with UVM/Porter so much as with our atrocious system that forces patients and providers into such absurd circumstances. A proper socialized healthcare system cannot come soon enough to this country.

Nevertheless, in my anger, I’ve ignored Porter’s monthly bills in the mail since that time, and they finally began calling me last week.

As such, I sent them a version of this letter, as well as a check for the $200 I’d expected to pay that day.

(Still far more than five minutes of advice and a $5 pill warrant, I think, but I’m willing to concede some given the corrupt, abusive, and cruel system we’re all stuck with.)

I’m aware that it is within health care providers’ purview to negotiate better rates when patients are unable to pay. I asked that they consider my story above as my request for such consideration. And while we are stuck with such a poor system, I do believe UVM/Porter Medical Center can still do a much better job of serving its community as regards minor injuries, care needs, and simple information, such as for my tick bite that day. Couldn’t an informative poster in the lobby have saved me and others hundreds of dollars? And wouldn’t it be a kindness to advertise their standard ER rates as well? As a customer and patient, I feel I have a right to know.

Kris Diehl Astoria, N.Y.

Burke on the Social Contract Editor’s note: This is the 12th in and the yet unborn, including God— a series of essays about political the unseen framer—who created all liberalism and conservatism and the and rules over all.

Furthermore, Burke imagined the two-party system.

As a conservative, Burke divine creation of the world as “a great primeval contract” believed the civil that established a state is necessary to universal “eternal human welfare. It is an society, linking the existential necessity. lower with the higher He allowed for no prior natures, connecting the state of nature in which, visible and invisible even hypothetically, world, according human animals might to a fixed compact, exist let alone flourish. sanctioned by the Nor did he allow for any inviolable oath which independent standpoint holds all physical and of reason from which moral natures, each in free persons might their appointed place.” enter into fundamental This is not agreements. naturalism, but a sort Instead, he supposed of supernaturalism that that the authority of This week’s writer encompasses the nature every state derives from of things, a “natural an ancient and enduring is Victor Nuovo, supernaturalism.” authority, something the Charles A. Burke’s idea is like “an ancient of Dana Professor of reminiscent of the days,” which, by its Philosophy Emerbiblical notion of very god-like nature itus at Middlebury a divine covenant, should evoke from us College and a senior whereby God, having feelings of reverence research fellow at Harris Manchester created the world, and gratitude. promises to maintain On the other hand, he College, Oxford, the natural order of also acknowledged that England. things so long as he all states are imperfect and all governments corrupt. And receives proper respect from his he insisted that we must not ignore creatures and so long as they know these faults, but, in the light of their place and are careful to remain our fundamental dependence, we in it.

It is from this essential connection ought to address them cautiously, deferentially and with all due respect of all things with each other and their as one would the faults of a parent maker that Burke supposed the law “with pious awe and trembling of nations and the moral law derive.

St. Paul’s dictum — “Let every soul solicitude.”

This attitude seems to contradict be subject unto the higher powers. the theory of a social contract, For there is no power but of God: according to which civil society, its the powers that be are ordained of laws and government are fashioned God” — is the perfect summary of and remade by groups of rational his belief in the nature of things. In persons, who are citizens by choice this connection, it should come as no and on whose consent the legitimacy surprise that Burke was a supporter of their government and the validity of a Christian religious establishment of its laws depend. Yet Burke is quick as part of the political order.

This belief is the reason for Burke’s to affirm that “society is indeed a conservatism and the basis of all his social contract.”

All this suggests that he thought reasoning about politics and political very differently about it than Hobbes, engagement.

I am inclined to think that Locke or Rousseau.

Indeed, he did. For Burke, there something like this is at the root of is an original contract, not made political conservatism generally, in time but before time. That although, I am also sure that contract is cosmic in its scope for many conservatives would be it comprehends the universe and uncomfortable with Burke’s political everything in it from start to finish. theology. Yet I think that all would, He conceived of it as framing an or should, admit that they are association of the living and the dead deferential to authority and resistant

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Raymond (Continued from Page 4A) He told me exactly which brands to avoid and which ones to consider.

And he confirmed what I suspected: Nothing is made as well as it used to be, so no matter which machine I bought, I should plan on having it repaired in the next few years. (I think I even heard him giggling and rubbing his hands together, but he denies this.) In the end, we agreed that I might as well just go with the brand he most enjoys working on.

By reading online reviews, I narrowed my choices down to model numbers XJ75719, XC75341 and XR78332. From what I could tell,

they were pretty much the same, except one had a state-of-the-art tine configuration in the upper rack, and two featured a “smart” silverware basket, whatever that meant.

At the store, the salesperson tapped away at the computer and sighed.

“I’m sorry,” she said. “With that brand, the closest model we carry is the XT74993.”

“I’ll take it,” I said, without even looking up the specs. I was done.

Turns out, it wasn’t a bad choice.

It didn’t come with Wi-Fi, but the smart silverware basket has already changed my life.

to its overthrow. Moreover, while they may be willing reformers of established institutions, they look to some higher and more certain authority than abstract principle as a sure basis for its renewal.

If this belief in a fixed order of things as the basis of all authority is fundamental to conservatism, what would be its liberal counterpart?

In the previous essay, I wrote of Burke’s naturalism and referred to his description of the process of “following nature,” which he characterizes as “wisdom without reflection.” I characterized this method as experimental. Yet for Burke, human experiment in political engagements is only apparent or superficial, for the wisdom of nature was, in his opinion, only our untutored way of representing the divine providential government of all things. We poor humans may believe that it is our will, wit and wisdom that determine the course of things, but, in reality, it is God — who is unseen and undetected — who determines all things.

In Burke’s view, it is all a cosmic puppet show.

Contrary to this outlook, there is at the root of liberal political thinking an unfettered and undirected naturalism whose roots are found not in theism, but in the bare nature of things. That includes our existence as frail and fallible creatures who have evolved over time and have become existentially dependent on things that contribute to our survival: fire, clothing, shelter, community and civil societies, laws, and a multitude of conventions — all human inventions or discoveries (See Nuovo, Page 7A)

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Obituaries Albert Lunna, 75, formerly of Bristol

ELSIE MARGARET MUNSON

Elsie Munson, 86, Shoreham SHOREHAM, Vt./SEBRING, Fla. — Elsie Margaret (Wood) Munson, 86, passed away at home on Thursday, April 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine. on January 26, 1932, the daughter of the late John F. and Helen Christine (Jewett) Wood.

In 1953, she married Kenneth L. Munson Sr., who predeceased her in 1993.

Elise worked for many years as a seamstress at Van Raalte until their closing. She also worked in the kitchen at Middlebury Union High School, and finished her career at Middlebury College.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 27 and the Champlain Valley Fiddlers.

She is survived by her companion of 18 years Austin Taylor of Shoreham, VT; her daughter, Ella May Ash of Shoreham, VT; her son, Kenneth L. Munson Jr. of Middlebury, VT; four siblings, Arnold Sprague and his wife Marion of Southington, CT; James Wood and his wife May of Sebring, FL; Rhoda Allan of Southington, CT; and her twin sister Ella Jackson and her husband Joseph of New Haven, VT; one uncle, Freeman Todd of AK; one aunt, Lucy McLellan of FL; five grandchildren, Judy Linares and her husband Humberto of Santa Barbara, CA; Karen Holbrook and her partner Fred of Middlebury, VT, Beckie Wills and her husband Nickolas of

Chesterville, ME; Richard Munson and his partner Vanessa of Lincoln, VT; and Jennifer Munson and her partner Shawn of Bristol, VT; thirteen great-grandchildren, Michelle and Andres Linares; Stephen Lowry; Holly and Jared Rancour; Mason, Victoria, and Phoebe Wills; Katrina Harris and Tyler Munson; Jesse Freegard and Alexis Freegard; Amy Freegard, partner Adam Terry, and their daughter Mackenzie Terry; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her sister Ramona Hickson; brother, John Wood; and her great-grandson Luis Angel Linares.

The family would like to recognize Elsie’s nieces Libby Cram, Barbara Kirk and JoAnn Brewer for the compassionate way they supported all of them during this difficult time. A special thank you to Home Health & Hospice and caregivers Judy Charlebois and April Burnham for the wonderful care they provided her.

Her celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 5th at 11 a.m. at Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, 73 Church St., Vergennes. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, East Middlebury.

Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Elsie Munson to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753. ◊

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albert Thomas Lunna, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and coach, passed into his Eternal Life on Sunday, April 15, 2018. His wife and best friend, Linda, remains to carry on.

Al had been hospitalized since March 2nd in Albuquerque, New Mexico, having developed complications from end stage Renal Disease.

He had bounced back from numerous operations since 1996 stemming from Osteoarthritis and referred to himself as a “broken down athlete.”

Born in St. Albans, Vermont, on January 23, 1942, the oldest son of Loretta Rivard Lunna and Henry Chaffee Lunna, Al grew up as a farm boy, living in Bradford, Vermont, and attending a one-room schoolhouse before his family relocated to Newport Center to help run the Lunna Family Farm. World War II took his father to Omaha Beach with the U.S. Army when Al was very young, and he remembered living in an apartment with his mother and older sister, Louise, near Lake Memphremagog in Newport. He spoke of how his grandmother brought them eggs and milk from the farm and how the outside stairs went up the outside of the building to their 4th floor apartment. He also remembered meeting his father when he returned, wounded, from the war in France.

The Lunna Family grew and by the end of the 1940s, there were four children; Louise, Albert, Claire, and Henry.

Life on the Lunna Farm was full of hard work, milking and caring for their dairy herd, haying, adventures maple sugaring with a horse team, swimming in the old swimming hole out back, and looking for new kittens in the barn.

Al graduated from Newport Center High School in 1959, where he was Class President, played basketball and baseball, was a Thespian — loved acting, and sang in the Vermont State Music Festival. He was active in his Alumni Association and enjoyed their bi-annual reunions in Newport, lately at East Side Restaurant on the big lake.

Following high school, Al enlisted in the Air Force at 17 with his parents’ permission, served four years during the Vietnam era, then attended Lyndon State College, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences. He pursued a Master’s at Springfield College in Mass., with studies being interrupted and resumed in the 1980s

ALBERT THOMAS LUNNA at UVM. Al graduated with an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction while teaching at Mt. Abraham UHS. He also served in the Vermont Army National Guard for several years and was a Deputy Game Warden in the Northeast Kingdom while teaching PE and coaching first Football, then X-Country, Wrestling, and Track and Field at North Country Union High School in Newport, VT. Al’s teaching career in Vermont spanned 36 years and included teaching elementary school in Glover, being a Teaching Principal in Lowell, and teaching PE at NCUHS in Newport.

In 1981, he joined the Mt. Abraham UHS faculty as a Science teacher, where he taught primarily Middle School Science. He coached mainly X-Country and Track & Field, loving those individual sports and athletes the most of all the sports. A gifted teacher and coach, Al also coached Soccer, Basketball and Wrestling at Mt. Abe. The success of his programs in the 1980s and 1990s is evident in the trophy cases and on the banners that grace the walls of the Mt. Abraham UHS gym. He inspired many with his “I believe in you” and “Never Give Up” attitudes.

After “retiring” from Mt. Abe in 1997, Al went on to work with students at Kingsland Bay School, the Garvin School in Essex Jct., and Middlebury Union Middle School as a permanent substitute.

He and his wife, Linda, and daughter, Kim, created and ran the Lower

Notch Berry Farm in Bristol. That little business continues to thrive, producing tons of luscious blueberries for the wider Addison County Community.

Al was a Deacon at the New Haven Congregational Church on the Green, where he was a strong Tenor in the Choir and a happy kitchen helper for their Church Dinners. For many years, he also enjoyed singing with the Ecumenical Choir at Christmas and Easter time.

In his later years, Al enjoyed traveling extensively with Linda, visiting 20 world destinations from the great American Southwest to Scotland, Shetland, Italy, the Greek Islands, Turkey, Portugal, and cruising across the Atlantic as well as the Eastern and Western Caribbean Islands. If ever there were a “wanderlust,” it was Big Al. Al was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Louise Kennison; his brothers-in-law, Don Kennison and Bill Wright; his father-in-law, Earl M. Farnham; his sister-in-law, Susan Farnham; and his first wife, Bonnie Boig Lunna.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his daughters, Kimberly and husband Edwin Wells of Rockingham, VT; Renee and husband Geoff Falconer, of Brownington, VT; Shelli and husband Craig LaPlante of Plattsburg, NY; his son, Deric A. Lunna and wife Shirley, of Sheldon, VT; his sister Claire Wright of Orleans, VT; and his brother Henry Lunna and wife Sue Mary of Newport, VT. Al was the proud grandfather of Geoffrey Thomas Falconer, Bonni May Lunna, Quentin Allen Lunna, Noah Leland LaPlante, and Audrey Elizabeth LaPlante. He also leaves many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Al’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 23, 2018, with calling hours from 9 a.m.-noon at BrownMcClay Funeral Home, Bristol. A Memorial Service at the New Haven Congregational Church on the Green will follow at 2 p.m. Internment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Bristol, and a reception following at the NHCC Fellowship Hall.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to a scholarship trust fund to be established for a deserving X-Country and/or Track & Field athlete from Mt. Abraham UHS. To send online condolences to his family please visit www. brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com. ◊

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Betty Ireland memorial service MIDDLEBURY — A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Jayne Ireland of Middlebury, who died at age 93 on Feb. 12, 2018, will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Luke Austin as the celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the Direction of the SandersonDucharme Funeral Home.

MARY ROSE ROWE

Mary Rowe, 82, Cornwall CORNWALL — Mary Rose Rowe of Cornwall died peacefully at home on April 22, 2018 — a beautiful spring day — after a period of declining health. She was just shy of her 83rd birthday.

Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Przychodzien) Novak. She was born in Lynn, Mass., and graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1952.

She then attended Boston College and worked at General Electric in Lynn.

Mary married Charles Rowe, on May 27, 1956, and spent the next 51 years happily married to him. He predeceased her in 2007. During their early years of marriage, they lived in various areas of the country before settling in Cornwall, Vt. Mary worked alongside her husband on the family farm, where they raised their five children, teaching them the value of hard work.

Throughout her life, Mary had a passion for gardening; she raised her own plants from seed and even ran her own gardening business.

She was a 4-H leader and was an active volunteer in her community and church. She loved the ocean and her annual trip to Cape Cod, which always included her favorite seafood, lobster. Mary had a love of animals and greatly enjoyed bird-watching. She had a number of pets throughout the years and leaves her beloved dog, Bella.

Mary is survived by her children: Karen Rowe of Cambridge, Mass., Daniel Rowe of Cornwall, Vt., David Rowe and his wife Donna of Medway, Mass., James Rowe and his wife Bettie of Nottingham, Pa., and Kathleen Brisson and her husband Randall of Shoreham, Vt. She leaves five grandchildren: Brendan Rowe, Brittany Rowe, Ben Brisson, Jack Brisson, and Rose Rowe. She is also survived by many friends and other relatives, including her dear sister-in-law, Rita Rowe.

Mary was predeceased by her two sisters, Josephine Allen and Genevieve Spenard.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury on Friday, April 27 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Luke Austin as Celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to the Addison County Humane Society (Homeward Bound) at 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753, Shriners Hospital for Children at Shriners Hospitals for Children, attention Office of Development at 2900 N. Rocky Point Road, Tampa, FL 33607, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the SandersonDucharme Funeral Home.

Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice. com.◊

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Anita Jones Burnham, 89, formerly of Vergennes ALBURGH — Anita Jones Burnham, age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Alburgh.

She was born in Cambridge, Vermont, on March 22, 1929, to the late Raymond & Elizabeth (Barrows) Jones.

She graduated from Peoples Academy in Morrisville. Following graduation, she met and married William Burbank.

Together they relocated from Newport to Vergennes, where Anita worked for Simmonds Precision and Addison County Counseling until her retirement.

Anita was active, physically and fraternally. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star – Otter Creek Chapter #74 for 63 years.

During her active years she served many chairs on the local and state level. She was also a member of the Cairo Temple Shrine Lady Orientals, the American Legion Auxiliary in Vergennes, and the Senior Center in Middlebury. She enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, and spending

time with her family.

She is survived by her children Willeen Lamphere Burbank of Alburgh, VT, and Michael Burbank and his wife Diane of Moriah, NY; grandchildren Christopher Kayhart and his wife Lynn, Paul Kayhart and his wife Laura, William Burbank, and Sarah Burbank, Bryan Lamphere and Judson Lamphere; great-grandchildren Reagan, Parker, Anna and Burk; her brother, Carroll Jones and his wife Arlene, and sister, Mary McQuin; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Anita was predeceased by her first husband, William Burbank; second husband, Howard Bohlen; third husband, Dwight Burnham Jr.; her son-in-law, Michael Lamphere; a grandson, Ian Lamphere; and three brothers, Malcom, Gerald and Edwin.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018, at The Islands In The Sun Senior Center, Main Street, in Alburgh, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in

ANITA JONES BURNHAM Anita’s name can be sent to Order of Eastern Star Otter Creek Chapter, 1853 Greenbush Road, Ferrisburgh, VT 05473.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com. ◊

(Continued from Page 5A) and whose serviceability is tested over a long duration of time.

In this thinking, it is experiment, trial and error, which account for the political order of things, along with the varying conditions under which these political experiments are tried. From this point of view, humanity fashions its fate and bears responsibility for it. Of all the social contract theorists, only “It should Hobbes came near come as no to understanding surprise this and after him, that Burke perhaps Diderot. was a In sum, I believe supporter of that conservaa Christian tives are commitreligious ted to a settled establishorder of nature ment as infused with value part of the of which time political honored social order.” and political institutions are proper expressions and which they seek to conserve. They have confidence in the durability and rightness of this order, whether grounded in natural right or divine justice.

Liberals, on the other hand, are motivated by an abstract notion of right that

is timely and opportune and are willing to change the order of things to fit their principle.

Here, I should note, there is a division among liberals — some regard

these principles as eternal and unchanging, while others view them as only the successful outcomes of political experiments. All agree that they are discoverable by reason.

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Charlotte Mosenthal, 94, Bristol BRISTOL — Charlotte D. Mosenthal, artist and painter, died peacefully on March 29, 2018, in Bristol, Vermont, at the age of 94.

Born Charlotte Lee Dembo in Cleveland, Ohio, she received her Bachelor of Arts from Case Western Reserve University in English and drama. She moved to New York City and pursued a career as an actress under the stage name Charlotte Denny. In New York City she met her husband of 36 years, Truman (Edward) Mosenthal. Charlotte began her second career as an artist studying under Don Stacy in New York, and continued as a member of his studio for over 40 years. A longtime resident of New York City and Sherman, Conn., she showed her work throughout New York and New England and was a member of the National Association of Women Artists.

A lover of color, song, flowers and people, she created spectacular paintings in the Expressionist style. She grew beautiful gardens

filled with colorful blooms, and hosted many a dinner filled with her beloved friends and family, always with a special affection for small children. She enjoyed the last two years of her life in the affectionate care of Living Well Residence in Bristol where she loved nothing more than to sing, laugh, occasionally paint and share stories with all those she met.

Her brother George predeceased her. She is survived by her children Anne (Peter Rice) of New York City and Philip (Beth Duddy) of Bristol; her sister Kathe Yoss of Rochester Minnesota; grandchildren Hanna, Molly, Henry and Leah; and countless nieces and nephews including Victoria DeWind of Middlebury.

She will be missed for her joyful spirit and love of all things bright and beautiful.

A memorial service will be held at the Salmagundi Club in New York, N.Y., on May 12.

A gift in honor of Charlotte can be made to the Charlotte Mosenthal

CHARLOTTE D. MOSENTHAL Memorial Fund at Living Well Group, 1200 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05408, or visit givegab.com/campaigns/charlottemosenthal-memorial-fund. ◊

Diana DeGray, 56, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Diana M. DeGray, 56, passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018, at her residence in Middlebury.

She was born May 14, 1961, in Middlebury the daughter of George H. and Joyce (Stearns) DeGray.

Diana was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Castleton State College.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Diana was an avid baker. She loved to read, dance and listen to music. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family, friends and her dog.

She is survived by her mother, Joyce DeGray of Middlebury; her children, Amanda Gosselin of Burlington and George Gosselin and his fiancé Sheena Pope of Shoreham; her siblings, Donald DeGray and wife Neda of Phoenix, Ariz., David DeGray and his companion

Rosie Shackett of Middlebury, Sherry DeGray and husband Mark Shimel of Bridport and Tammy Candido of Virginia. Also by her granddaughter Mahaila Gosselin of Shoreham, by her aunt Beverley Stearns and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 23, from 4-6 p.m. at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, at 117 South Main St., Middlebury.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Luke Austin as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

DIANA M. DEGRAY Memorial contributions may be made to WomenSafe. P.O. Box 67, Arrangements are under the direction Middlebury, VT 05753. or to Homeward of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Bound, Addison County Humane Home.

Society, 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, Online condolences at sandersonfuVT 05753. neralservice.com. ◊

The Bristol selectboard is seeking candidates to fill two vacancies on the local Zoning Board of Adjustment.

One of those seats is for an alternate member; both terms will expire in 2021. The ZBA consists of seven members and two alternates, and it is responsible for reviewing applications for conditional uses and variances under the town’s zoning regulations. The panel also hears appeals of decisions of the zoning administrator, as well as enforcement matters.

The Bristol ZBA meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, as needed, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the town office. Interested citizens should e-mail with contact information, relevant skills, and a statement of interest to townadmin@bristolvt. org, or zoningadmin@gmavt.net.

HAM SUPPER Sponsored by the Middlebury Fire Department

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 takeout available at the door

adults: $15

children: (10 & under) $5

3 & under: FREE

Serving continuously 5:00 – 8:00pm

By the way (Continued from Page 1A) statewide projects. Priority interests are the arts, education, historic preservation and social services, reflecting the pattern of giving established

by Cerf during his lifetime. This year, fund advisors will award multiple grants up to $5,000 and one grant up to $25,000. Applications to the fund will be accepted through June 7. Visit vermontcf.org/Cerf to learn more.

East Middlebury’s 64thAnnual

A reminder that the Middlebury Fire Department will host its 64th Annual Ham Supper fundraiser in East Middlebury on Tuesday, May 1, at the Waybury Inn. Supper will be served continuously from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids 10 years old and younger, and free for children younger than 3.

Tickets can be purchased at Champlain Valley Plumbing and Heating, 7 South Sandwich Company, Cole’s Flowers, Goodro Lumber and the Waybury Inn — which kindly donates the use of its facilities for this event. You may also purchase tickets from any member of the Middlebury Fire Department, or at the door preceding the event. Take-out orders are also available at the door if you prefer to eat at home. Proceeds help the Middlebury Fire Department pay for essential training and equipment.

Three Mary Hogan Elementary School students have each won $250 college savings accounts as part of the state’s “Winning is an Investment” program. “Reading is an Investment” promotes financial literacy and reading literacy through classroom and library instruction and through a personal reading program. More than 5,000 elementary school students completed the

reading challenge this year and had their names entered in a random drawing to win one of twenty, $250 college savings accounts provided by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. Reading is an Investment is underwritten by the TD Bank Charitable Foundation, the Windham Foundation, and Comcast. Mary Hogan students receiving scholarships this year included Connor McNamara, Brandy Bishop and Kassidy Brown.

Cyclists, get ready to saddle up for the annual Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride, scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, beginning at 4 p.m. at Middlebury Union High School. The slow-paced ride honors all those who’ve been injured or killed while cycling on public roads. Kelly Boe was a muchloved Middlebury resident who was killed when struck by a car while cycling in Weybridge on April 14, 2015. The eight-mile loop of this year’s memorial ride will extend from MUHS through downtown Middlebury, out to Weybridge Road to Hamilton Road, then back to MUHS by 5 p.m. Rain date will be May 11, if heavy rain is falling. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Kelley Boe scholarship Fund.

The use of the Waybury Inn is donated. tickets available at the following locations:

Goodro Lumber Company • Champlain Valley Plumbing & Heating • Cole’s Flowers The Waybury Inn • Caddy Shack • thru any Middlebury Fireman and also at the door

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Talk on Karl Marx in Middlebury.

Thursday, April 26, 4:30-6 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 Conference Room. Professor Tithi Bhattacharya of Purdue University delivers a talk titled “What Did Marx Have to Say about Cooking Dinner? Marxism and gender in the twenty-first century” at the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs. Refreshments will be served.

Free.

Addison County Business & Entrepreneurs meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m., Stonecutter Spirits, 1197 Exchange St. Come meet, network and discuss all that is going on in the Addison County business community.

Cash bar and $1 slices Nino’s pizza. RSVP at thexfactoryvt.com.

Charlie Nardozzi in Vergennes. Thursday, April 26, 6:30 p.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St. Join Nardozzi as he introduces the how-tos of Cottage Gardening. These techniques come from England, where annuals, perennials, bulbs and small shrubs are intentionally planted to form a riot of color, textures, and patterns in your garden year round.

“The Christians” on stage in Middlebury.

Thursday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 season with Lucas Hnath’s hit play about faith in America — and the trouble with changing your mind. The cast will be accompanied by an onstage gospel choir.

Melissa Lourie directs. There will be a postshow talk-back with audience, cast and local clergy. Tickets adults $22/students $12 available at townhalltheater.org or the box office at 802-382-9222.

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Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Brandon. Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m., American Legion, Route 7. Jam session/open stage at 11 a.m., followed by fiddling, music and dancing at noon. 50/50 raffle and door prizes, refreshments available. All fiddlers welcome. Cover charge $3.

Women business owner/crafters expo in Vergennes. Sunday, April 29, 1-4 p.m., Eagles Club, 67 New Haven Rd. Come visit more than 40 vendors and meet talented women. Raffle tickets sales will benefit TaeKwon Do scholarships. Free.

The Dissipated Eight in Middlebury.

Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come enjoy the sounds of The Dissipated Eight, Middlebury College’s premier all male a cappella group founded in 1952.

Carrying on the traditions of its original founding, the D8 performs both barbershop and contemporary music. Free, open to the public and fully accessible.

Part of The Residence’s Sunday music series. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com.

“The Christians” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 season with Lucas Hnath’s hit AVA DUVERNAY’S “13TH” is a powerful documentary explay about faith in America — and the ploring the history of racial inequality and injustice in the U.S. trouble with changing your mind. The prison system. It screens in Middlebury on Saturday, April 28, Rummage and bake sale in cast will be accompanied by an onstage at 3 and 8 p.m., at Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 9 a.m.-5 gospel choir. Melissa Lourie directs.

Center, 356 College St. p.m., Middlebury United Methodist There will be a post-show talk-back with Church, 43 North Pleasant St. Men’s, women’s audience, cast and local clergy. Tickets includes all materials, printed directions, and three and children’s clothes, dishes, purses, collectibles. adults $22/students $12 available at townhalltheater. hours of instruction.

Space is limited.

Registration at Lots of jewelry, shoes, books, puzzles. Something for org or at the box office at 802-382-9222. info@creativespacegallery.org. The morning session everyone. Bake sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion performed in has been rescheduled from April 14.

Presentation by Laurel Rand-Lewis, Reiff Curatorial Middlebury. Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m., Robison Hall, Intern, in Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 12:30 p.m., Rummage sale in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 9 Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. a.m.-noon, Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Conducted by John Butt and featuring area soloists, North Pleasant St. Men’s, women’s and children’s Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Each April the the Bach Festival Orchestra and Middlebury College clothes, dishes, purses, collectibles. Lots of jewelry, Reiff Intern offers new insights on a work or project Choir prepared by Jeffrey Buettner. Tickets and info shoes, books, puzzles. Something for everyone. of particular interest and timeliness in the museum at 802- 443-MIDD (6433), go.middlebury.edu/arts or Saturday is Bag Day — $3/bag. collection. Part of the Fridays at the Museum go.middlebury.edu/bachfest. series. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or Independent Bookstore Day in Middlebury. Saturday, Ai Weiwei’s “Human Flow” on screen in Middlebury.

April 28, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 802-443-3168.

Sunday, April 29, 5 p.m., Wilson Hall, McCullough 38 Main St. Celebrate independent bookstores with a Tithi Bhattacharya and Rosemary Hennessy speak Student Center, Middlebury College. A detailed and Plant-Your-Own Bee-Friendly Seeds activity for kids in Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 2:30 p.m., Robert A. heartbreaking exploration of the global refugee crisis. and a letterpress pop up shop with John Vincent of a Jones ’59 Conference Room, Rohatyn Center for Captured over the course of a year in 23 countries, Revolutionary Press. Free doughnuts, coffee, cider, Global Affairs, Middlebury College. As the keynote the film follows a chain of urgent stories that stretches and Vermont Independent Bookstores Passports. address of the 2018 Gensler Family Symposium, through Afghanistan, Greece, Iraq, Kenya, Mexico, World Tai Chi & Qigong day in Bristol.

Saturday, Bhattacharya and Henessy will speak on their current Turkey, and beyond. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. A live April 28, 9:45-11 a.m., Holley Hall. Come and sample research and its relationship to how feminism resists webcast of Q&A with Mr. Ai, followed by the film Chen, Yang and Sun tai chi styles and catch the racism and anti-racist work is embedded in feminism. screening at 5:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, tai chi fever.

No previous experience necessary.

More info contact Laurie Essig at lessig@middlebury. first-served basis.

All are welcome. More info contact Susan Wallis at edu, 802-324-3875, or go/gensler2018 Prime rib dinner in Bristol. Sunday, April 29, 6 p.m., 802-453-5600.

Middlebury Community Classic Film Club in St. Ambrose Parish Hall, 11 School St. Hosted by St. Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 3-5:30 p.m., Community Relay For Life in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, Ambrose Ways and Means, enjoy appetizers, garden noon-9 p.m., Battell Loop at Middlebury College, 78 Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. salad, 8 oz. prime rib, mashed potatoes, carrots, Château Rd. Celebrate all cancer survivors, honor Each month the classic film club presents important fresh-baked dinner rolls, beverage and strawberrythose who have lost their battles and fight back older films for a whole new generation of viewers. topped cheesecake. Limited seating. Tickets $30 against this disease by raising money for cancer April’s film is “The Year of Living Dangerously,” a in advance only, available in Bristol at St. Ambrose research and patient support programs.

Live enterstory of intrigue, revolution and romance in 1960s in Church, Cousino Financial Services, and Jackman’s tainment, delicious food, lawn games, empowering Indonesia. Free and open to the public. More info at and in Vergennes at St Peter’s Church. More info at speakers and a luminaria ceremony.

To sign up a tinyurl.com/y95n6a68.

802-453-2488 or saintambrosevt.org. team and start fundraising visit relayforlife@middleTable of Grace community meal in Vergennes. Friday, bury.edu. Guests can register the day of the event April 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational with a suggested $10 donation to the American Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes roast pork, Cancer Society. scalloped potatoes, applesauce, vegetable and The MET’s “Cendrillon” live in HD in Middlebury.

Legislative breakfast in Whiting. dessert. Free.

Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 Monday, April 30, 7-8:45 a.m., Whiting Town Elizabeth Powell & Adrie Kusserow reading in S. Pleasant St. Come see the MET’s the first ever Hall, Route 30. Meet with Addison County Bristol. Friday, April 27, 6:30 p.m., Art on Main, production of Massenet’s sumptuous take on the legislators and discuss issues important to Addison 25 Main St. In continuation of their celebration of Cinderella story. A free talk about the opera will be County. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend National Poetry Month, Art on Main will host Vermont given in the studio on the lower level before the broadbut helps our hosts to defray the cost of opening their poets Elizabeth Powell and Adrie Kusserow. Both cast at 12:15 PM (45 minutes before the start time) hall. Sponsored by Bridport Grange 303 and the presenters are prize-winning poets.

by Scott Morrison. Run time 2hrs 47mins. Tickets Addison County Farm Bureau.

“The Christians” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/ $10 students (+1 April 27, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant preservation fee), available at townhalltheater.org or St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 at the box office at 802-382-9222. season with Lucas Hnath’s hit play about faith in America — and the trouble with changing your mind. George Matthew Jr. plays in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel, Middlebury College.

Blood pressure and foot care clinic in The cast will be accompanied by an onstage gospel Middlebury College carillonneur Matthew will perform Brandon. Tuesday, May 1, 9 a.m., Brandon choir. Melissa Lourie directs. Tickets adults $22/ a carillon recital featuring the music of J.S. Bach.

The Senior Center, Forest Dale. $10. No appointstudents $12 available at townhalltheater.org or the recital can be heard outside in the area surrounding ment necessary. More info at 802-770-1536. box office at 802-382-9222.

Mead Memorial Chapel. Free and open to the public. Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday Steven Isserlis and Richard Egarr perform in Part of the Middlebury Bach Festival.

May 1, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center “13th” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 3 Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Isserlis and Egarr kick and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served off Middlebury’s Bach Festival performing solo and Center, 356 College St. A powerful documentary at noon. Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, duo sonatas by Boccherini, Scarlatti, Handel and, of exploring the history of racial inequality and injustice green beans, and pumpkin cookie. Bring your own course, Bach! in the U.S. prison system.

Free.

More info at middleplace setting. Advanced reservations required.

Stargazing open house in Middlebury. Friday, April bury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle to reserve 27, 9-10:30 p.m., weather permitting, Mittelman 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and Observatory, Bicentennial Hall. Come view a vari- “Taste the Tradition” fundraiser in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 28, 6-9 p.m., Havurah House, 56 N. their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. ety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae Pleasant St. Enjoy music, wine and delicious food Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. through the observatory’s telescopes. Free and and help raise funds for Havurah’s upgrades to their Author Mary Kathleen Mehuron in Middlebury. open to the public. Check the observatory website at roof, building and interior spaces. Bring traditional Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call 802-443-2266 family dishes, along with the recipe and the story 38 Main St. Vermont author and teacher Mehuron after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event for weather behind it.

Raffle tickets $5 or free if you bring a dish will read from, discuss and sign her new novel, “The status. and recipe. Tickets $25 adults/$10 children ages Opposite of Never.” Set in Vermont, the novel tackles 6-13. RSVP by April 23 at hheddirector@gmail.com. opiate use, widowhood, and starting over. This event King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday April is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will 28, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community be served.

Center, Route 7. A sandwich supper and then on to Middlebury Community Players “Play Date” in Dead Creak volunteer training in an evening of fun and card games. King Pede is an Addison. Saturday, April 28, Conference Middlebury. Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Town Hall unusual game that involves “trick-taking” techniques Room, Dead Creek Visitor Center The Vermont Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. “Play Date” is a special such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch.

This is a Fish & Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers to event where potential directors, designers, actors, game of fun and skill so come prepared to use your serve as department ambassadors and greet visitors and other interested theater friends can brainstorm strategic thinking. at the new Visitor center. Volunteers and participants ideas for future productions, chat with old friends, Hilton Park plays in Brandon.

Saturday, April 28, 7: 30 must be 18 years of age, attend the entire two-day and meet new ones. Enjoy refreshments and some p.m., Brandon Music, 632 Country Club Rd. Come training, and agree to a background check. Free. surprise entertainment. Bring a friend with you and hear this three-piece folk/Americana group from All curriculum materials provided. Pre-registration get an extra ticket for the door prizes. More info at southern Maine. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert is required by April 15 by calling 802-759-2398 or info@middleburycommunityplayers.org. dinner available for $25. Reservations required for Piano recital in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 1, emailing amy.alfieri@vermont.gov. dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is Green Mountain Club wildflower hike. Saturday, April 7:15-8:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@brandon28, location TBA. A 2.5-mile, round trip trek with a Middlebury. Come hear pianist Diana Fanning’s music.net. few moderately steep ascents, includes wildflowers Middlebury College piano students as they perform J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion performed in and a destination with views. For more information works by a wide range of composers. Free and open Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Robison contact David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or to the public.

Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. 802-388-4894. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Middlebury African Music and Dance Ensemble Conducted by John Butt and featuring area soloists, *CANCELLED* Ladies’ Union spring sale in New performance in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 1, 8 the Bach Festival Orchestra and Middlebury College Haven. Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., New Haven p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Choir prepared by Jeffrey Buettner. Tickets and info Congregational Church.

72 Porter Field Rd. Damascus Kafumbe directs this at 802- 443-MIDD (6433), go.middlebury.edu/arts or Rokeby Museum guide training in Ferrisburgh. concert showcasing the diversity and richness of go.middlebury.edu/bachfest.

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Rokeby, 4334 Route African music beyond drumming-based practices, “The Christians” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, 7. Museum historian Jane Williamson leads a threeand highlighting the dynamic nature of these tradiApril 28, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant hour lecture, discussion and tour program exploring tions. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 200 years of Robinson family history. Designed for 802-443-3168. season with Lucas Hnath’s hit play about faith in tour guides-in-training, the public is also invited to America — and the trouble with changing your mind. attend, but pre-registration is required. Call 802-877The cast will be accompanied by an onstage gospel 3406 or email director@rokeby.org . choir. Melissa Lourie directs. Tickets adults $22/ “Make a Sleeping Fox” felting workshop in students $12 available at townhalltheater.org or the Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury.

Vergennes. Saturday, April 28, two sessions, 9 a.m.box office at 802-382-9222.

Wednesday, May 2, 11 a.m., Middlebury noon and 1-4 p.m., Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet in concert in Bristol.

Rec. Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at St. Two Sessions Join guest instructor Susi Ryan Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m., Walkover Gallery and 11 a.m. Meal served at noon. Swedish meatballs and learn how to needle felt. Workshop fee of $50, Concert Room, 15 Main St. The final installment of

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We held our annual fundraiser on Saturday April 14th; this year’s theme was Spring Thaw: Chili Challenge. Despite the icy weather, it was a huge success, raising over $3,000 for the Teen Center in Middlebury.

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over rice pilaf, baby carrots, wheat roll, and yogurt pudding fluff with pineapple and mandarin oranges.

Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale drop off in Lincoln. Wednesday, May 2, 1-7 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Clean, useable household items and clothes accepted. No electronics or bike helmets.

“Churchill and Roosevelt: The Personal in the Partnership” lecture in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. UVM History Professor Emeritus Mark A. Stoler examines the important personal relationship between Britain’s Prime Minister and America’s President during their WWII alliance. A Vermont Humanities Council event.

“Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables” in Shoreham.

Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. The Shoreham Historical Society welcomes science and history writer Rebecca Rupp to discuss the stories behind many of our favorites.

More info call Linda Larrabee at 802-897-2275.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes.

Thursday, May 3, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Vergennes. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon. Baked ham with pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes, vegetable blend, wheat roll and fruited gelatin Bring your own place setting. Advanced reservations required.

Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-3882287 to inquire.

Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, May 3, noon, The First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. Menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, homemade rolls, and peach upside down cake w/ whipped cream. Suggested donation $4. Come early and enjoy time with friends and meet new ones.

Business ownership succession planning seminar in Middlebury. Thursday, May 3, 2-5 p.m., National Bank of Middlebury, 30 Main St. Come to this free event, where presenters Tim Cope of NFP and Don Jamison of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) will discuss the four most common ownership exit paths. Open to business owners and key managers. Registration is required. More info and registration at tinyurl.com/y85935qv.

Rickey Gard Diamond in Middlebury. Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Vermont author and founder of Vermont Woman, Rickey Gard Diamond will discuss “Screwnomics: How Our Economy Works Against Women and Real Ways to Make Lasting Change.” Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

Recital by piano students of Diana Fanning.

Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. This annual spring concert offers an evening of beautiful music by talented piano students. Free. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

“Enron” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College. In this black comedy by Lucy Prebble, one of the most infamous scandals in financial history is transformed into a theatrical epic. Mixing classical tragedy with

savage comedy, “Enron” spins a narrative of greed and loss with song, dance, and raptors. Adult Language.

Tickets $15/12/8/6. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

“Fifth Planet” by David Auburn in Middlebury. Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. An unlikely pair of star-lovers orbit each other over the course of a year, finding solace from their earthbound lives in the planets and each other. For all ages with some adult language. Tickets $6. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

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Friday, May 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Rummage and bake sale in Salisbury.

Friday, May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury Church. To make donations of good quality clean clothing or other items, contact Jayne at 802-989-8907 or Nancy at 802-352-4375.

Age Well senior luncheon in TITHI BHATTACHARYA, ABOVE, joins Rosemary Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 11 a.m., Hennessy when they make the keynote address at VFW, 530 Exchange St. Doors open Middlebury College’s 2018 Gensler Family Symposium at 11am. Menu includes stuffed on Friday, April 27, 2:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ’59 Conchicken breast, cheddar mashed ference Room, Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs. As potatoes, gravy, broccoli/cauliflower the keynote address, Bhattacharya and Henessy will blend, tossed salad, dinner roll, and speak on their current research and its relationship to chocolate mousse. $5 suggested how feminism resists racism and anti-racist work is donation. Advanced tickets required. embedded in feminism.

Call Michelle Eastman at 802-3771419. Bring your own place setting.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided.

Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Rd. An unlikely pair of star-lovers orbit each other Artist reception in Brandon. Friday, May 4, 5-7 p.m., over the course of a year, finding solace from their Brandon Artist’s Guild, 7 Center St. Come meet artist earthbound lives in the planets and each other. For Dave Fifield and see his new exhibit “Head in the all ages with some adult language. Tickets $6. More Clouds.” The exhibit runs through June 26. More info info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168. at 802 247-4956 or BrandonArtistsGuild.org.

Senior thesis dance concert in Middlebury. Friday, Peace, Love and Margaritas benefit soiree in New May 4, 8 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for Haven. Friday, May 4, 6-10 p.m., Tourterelle, Route the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. “Reimagine What Has 7. Help raise funds for Quarry Hill School while dancBeen” presents exploratory works choreographed ing the night away with music by the Doughboys. by senior dance majors Deborah Leedy, Matea Raffle prizes. Cash bar. Light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets Mills-Andruk , and Asia Myles-Funches. The concert $15/person pre-registration, $20/person at the door. centers on the theme of fractured memory and the Cashore Marionettes: “Life in Motion” in Middlebury. process of remembering through connection to land, Friday, May 4, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. community, and faith. Tickets $15 General public/$12 Pleasant St. Come see Joseph Cashore present his Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students. More collection of marionette masterworks in a series of info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168. scenes taken from everyday life and set to music The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble in by composers such as Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss, Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, and Copland. A one-of-a-kind evening for adults and Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Dick young adults. Tickets $18 adults/$10 children 12 and Forman directs as the College’s big band swings into under, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box spring with a concert of bops, jazz standards, and office at 802-382-9222.

Great American Songbook tunes. It’s sure to set toes “D.O.A.” on stage in Brandon. Friday, May 4, at 7 tapping and fingers snapping. There might just be p.m., Auditorium, Otter Valley Union High School. dancing in the aisles. Free. More info at middlebury.

Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre will present an edu or 802-443-3168. encore performance of this one-act play, chosen to Stargazing open house in Middlebury. Friday, May represent the state of Vermont at the New England 4, 9-10:30 p.m., weather permitting, Mittelman Drama Festival in New Hampshire.

Observatory, Bicentennial Hall. Come view a vari“Enron” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, May 4, ety of interesting stars, star clusters and nebulae 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury through the observatory’s telescopes. Free and College. In this black comedy by Lucy Prebble, one open to the public. Check the observatory website at of the most infamous scandals in financial history is go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call 802-443-2266 transformed into a theatrical epic. Mixing classical after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event for weather tragedy with savage comedy, “Enron” spins a narrastatus. tive of greed and loss with song, dance, and raptors.

Adult Language. Tickets $15/12/8/6. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

“Fifth Planet” by David Auburn in Steven Isserlis and Richard Egarr in Middlebury.

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

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

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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

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

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion in Middlebury. Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Swillbillie in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

The Dissipated Eight in Middlebury. Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

MCMC Benefit Concert in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall Theater Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette in Ripton.

Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

Cyro Baptista in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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Mt. Abe (Continued from Page 1A) book dedicated to Gleason, Chesley and Gordon, produced by 5-Town Friends of the Arts.

Gleason and Chesley took over the program in 1993, after 20 years of working with a community theater group called The Committee. Fellow Committee member Gordon joined them at Mount Abe five years later.

So, collectively they have managed the Mount Abe fall musical for 70 years.

“Martha and Anne are kind, encouraging, imaginative, and supportive people,” said Bristol resident (and state representative) Fred Baser, who acted in Committee productions of “You Can’t Take It with You” and “The Odd Couple.”

“They will be missed.”

When Gleason and Chesley took over at Mount Abe, their productions had an immediate impact.

Elementary school students wowed by the shows they grew up seeing arrived at middle school wanting to get in on the action.

“By the time I got there, I was looking forward to the theater program at Mount Abe,” said Caleb Elder, who performed in all six shows as a Mount Abe student. “Drama was my number one extracurricular, and I loved every minute of it — from auditions to costumes.”

Like many fellow theater alumni, Elder noted the program’s dedication to inclusivity. Though large productions (“casts of thousands,” he joked) sometimes led to “the occasional melee,” they also created what he called “a very deep bench,” which allowed talent to develop gradually over the years.

“That (Gleason, Chesley and Gordon) have maintained the energy for decades is really

MOUNT ABE FALL Musical co-director Martha Chesley gets a hug from senior Luke Calzini during a ceremony that was part of the 2013 production of “A Christmas Carol.”

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amazing,” he said.

Some of their students have gone on to act professionally.

Grace Experience, a 2011 Mount Abe grad, took a break from tech rehearsals for a production of “Molasses in January” at Manhattan’s Snapple Theater to write about her experiences out Mount Abe: “I have such fond memories of doing ‘Seussical’ at Mount Abe. I was a ‘Who!’ The production was huge (we even had a girl on stilts).

Anne and Martha absolutely helped cultivate my love of theater and musicals and they were extraordinary at making every kid in that show feel vital to the performance.”

One of the hallmarks of the program is “complete inclusion.”

Gleason, Chesley and Gordon would find a role for every single student who wanted one.

Such dedication brought great rewards, they said in a recent interview, but it wasn’t without its challenges.

“The process was not for the fainthearted,” Gleason said with a smile.

When parents of new students in the program volunteered backstage for the first time it was a shock to them, Gordon said, “my husband included.”

The three agreed that casting was the hardest part of the job. Friday auditions were followed by two days of intense deliberation. Cast lists, which these days get posted online, appeared on Monday or Tuesday.

“Back before the program was a hot item, I liked to post the cast list in the office,” Gleason said. Kids would stream in to look at it, giving the school administration a firsthand view of how much student interest the program was generating.”

When choosing the following year’s show, the program’s

ANDI GORDON, LEFT, Martha Chesley and Anne Gleason, long-time co-directors of the Mount Abe Fall Musical, work their way through a Saturday planning session during preparations for “Singing in The Rain” in 2011.

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production team would sit down and weigh the pros and cons of several suggestions.

“We didn’t have to agree 100 percent of the time, as long as we had our eyes on the prize, which was the students,” Gleason said.

One thing they could all agree on was making theater a big deal.

“Early on we wanted a very high production value,” Gleason said.

Sophisticated sets and colorful costumes were one way the three directors could make the kids feel valuable.

Among many years of accomplished set pieces, Chesley pointed to a stage-size dragon made

by Buzz Kuhns, a “flying” Peter Pan orchestrated by a Las Vegas professional, and a “rain truck” built for “Singin’ in the Rain” by Paul Stetson, Steve Cobb and Ken Labas, which pumped water continuously from a shallow tub onstage.

“It rained during the whole show,” Gleason said. “At the start of the second act, we started the pump before the curtain opened, so in the dark you could hear the rain before the lights went up and you could feel a cool breeze from the water.”

In a longstanding tradition of pranks, some of those set pieces

ended up on Chesley’s front porch.

She woke up one day to find the huge rocking chair from “Shrek” out there, she said.

Though the school budget finally allotted $3,000 for the program a few years ago, it doesn’t go very far. Performance rights must be purchased, not to mention fabric and lumber. And the program must rent its own lights every year. Ticket sales pay for the lion’s share of production costs.

Still, the three believe they’re leaving the program on solid ground — and in capable hands.

NEXT IN CHARGE Jen Allred, who’s been the program’s musical accompanist for 18 years, and her husband, Ben, an architect and set designer, will codirect their first show this fall.

The couple grew up in Utah together and have been involved in theater since they were kids.

Though she acknowledges that “complete inclusion” can sometimes make for logistical nightmares, it’s also the source of much of what’s most moving about the program.

She recalled one audition when a seventh-grader and a senior simultaneously stepped forward.

Only one could audition at a time.

Sensing that the seventh-grader was nervous and didn’t know what to do, the senior broke the ice, offering to decide who would go first by playing a game of rock, paper, scissors.

It’s this sort of camaraderie that makes the program special, Kuhns said.

“School classes, sports teams, and most other activities are sorted by age, so it’s rare that a seventh-grader gets to work on something together with a high school senior. Because the Fall Musical is intentionally so inclusive, young participants have role models to look up to, and older participants have the chance to be role models.”

The Allreds are thrilled to announce that “Newsies” will be the 2018 show. An info session will be held June 11, and they’ll soon afterward get to work.

“We’re going to have a stagecombat coach come over the summer,” Jen said.

When the production opens, Gleason, Chesley and Gordon will likely be there, cheering them on, only this time it will be from the audience, for a change.

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Toxic bill “We looked at public health in the broadest sense,” Bray said of S.103. “If you don’t have clean air and clean water, you’re creating an environment that’s unhealthy for people in various ways. And one of those ways is exposure to toxic chemicals.”

Bray took issue with the way Scott has decided to oppose S.103. He said the governor has followed up his veto with a suggestion that the Legislature re-write it based on an executive order he has drafted.

“The legislative process is being blocked by a veto, plus an executive order, and that’s a strange dynamic we haven’t seen in Vermont before,” Bray said.

Local Republican lawmakers said Scott’s concerns about S.103 shouldn’t be construed as being

callous to the health of children.

“I think it’s important that everyone here understand that the governor’s veto doesn’t mean kids are going to be subjected to wicked, bad things,” said Rep. Fred Baser, R-Bristol.

“There’s not anyone up there who doesn’t support having a good, safe environment for our children,” said Rep. Harvey Smith, R-New Haven.

“We just want to make sure we get it right.”

GOVERNOR & LAWMAKERS Other discussion at Monday’s legislative breakfast touched on Gov. Scott’s relationship with the Legislature. Local Democratic lawmakers said Scott and his administration have passed up several opportunities this session to weigh in on bills during House and

Senate committee hearings. This, they argue, has contributed to some of the legislative gridlock in both chambers as the session draws to a close.

Rep. Dave Sharpe, D-Bristol, is chairman of the House Education Committee. He said the panel got a memo early during the session from the Scott administration outlining various “tax and cost saving principles.” But Sharpe said the administration has repeatedly rebuffed invitations to provide specific proposals for legislation to achieve its tax and cost saving goals.

“Tradition, in the years I’ve been up here, from both Republican and Democratic administration, is they come to the Legislature with proposals,” Sharpe said. “We haven’t gotten proposals on any

of the ideas they put in this memo.

They just insist those are ideas we ought to work on and then pass a bill the governor could decide whether to veto or not, I guess is the process this administration has in mind.”

Bray said that with the legislative clock ticking down, every meeting now has to yield results.

“One of the themes emerging during discussion about different bills is, if the administration has concerns about something, we need to know about them and understand the concerns and then come to a compromise,” he said. “I don’t think the Legislature is planning on strong-arming the administration, nor the other way around, but we need to have a productive working relationship.”

Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison,

pointed out that not all the communication between the executive and legislative branches has been bad. She said she’s had good luck in recent weeks getting email input from various secretaries and commissioners on human services matters — such as the oversight of nursing homes.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

(Continued from Page 1A) agencies descended upon the Four the state, with revenues used to fund Hills Farm to check out a manure water quality improvement projects pit being installed off Plank Road in in Vermont.

Bristol.

S.260 includes a “citizen right of “I would think (the inspectors’) action” provision. In other words, time would be better spent if they if someone sees a law they believe were out working with the farms,” isn’t being enforced, the person can Smith said. “When you have a file a notice with the alleged violator complaint today, they have 48 hours and with the regulating agency. to investigate that complaint. I think That would create a 90-day window that is being covered. A citizen’s during which the agency visits the right to action is just presenting property to determine if a law has in another hurdle.” fact been broken.

Gov. Phil Scott on March 20 listed Chanin Hill of Bristol’s Four Hills S.260 as a “likely veto,” according to Farm voiced concern about the right- Bray. The bill passed the Senate by of-action aspect of the a 29-0 vote. Bray said he law. wrote the administration “It pits a neighbor three times asking it against a neighbor, and it to outline its specific pits citizens against our concerns about S.260. government if they don’t “I never got a response, like the result when they other than I could meet report something wrong,” individually (with Scott Hill said. “And there’s no staffers),” Bray said. protection for somebody Bray replied the if they’re reported for a best solution would be violation and found by the “a document that that governing agency not to responds to the entire BRAY be in violation.”

Senate; it can’t be a Sen. Chris Bray, D-New Haven, conversation on the side.” argued that such a provision is LOW MILK PRICES already part of federal environmental The financial plight of dairy law and has been used in 20 other farmers has been a recurring topic at states. this year’s legislative breakfast series.

He believes S.260 is saying, “Let’s Smith explained farmers are not only live by the laws we pass.” contending with three straight years If the inspecting agency confirms of low milk prices, they are having a violation, the offender is asked to to invest in capital improvements to correct it, according to Bray. their farms to prevent phosphorous “(The agency’s) last resort is a runoff into Lake Champlain. A fine,” he said. worldwide glut of milk and the If there’s no violation, the agency prospect of an international trade/ will put that in writing, according to tariff war is making matters even Bray, and the plaintiff is not allowed worse, Smith noted. to bring a lawsuit.

He reiterated that since Vermont “The point is, it provides a formal, produces 60 percent of the region’s legal mechanism to say, ‘We think milk, the state can’t realistically there might be a problem here, we impose a surcharge to help financially want the agency to be aware of it, strapped farmers. and we want them to have a formal “We’re really in a tough spot,” obligation to go out and evaluate.’” Smith said.

Rep. Harvey Smith, R-New Four Hills Farms is one of the Haven, is a member of the House largest dairy farms in the state.

Agriculture Committee. He said The farm receives all-too frequent farmers are already being placed calls from smaller dairy operations under increasing scrutiny, citing in seeking to sell their herds, according part manure management standards to Chanin Hill. related to Lake Champlain cleanup.

“It’s not the big farm, it’s the 50“I think this is an example where cow dairy that is now in a position things have gotten out of kilter a where they haven’t had the support little bit,” Smith said of the prospect they needed, the milk price isn’t of a “citizen right of action” there, and those are the guys who provision. are losing,” Hill said. “It upsets me.

Smith recalled a case around three They are our friends. They are part years ago when he said inspectors of our community … The little guy from “four or five” different state is struggling out there, and needs

more help.”

Bray said 20 years ago, families were spending 4 percent of their household income on health care and around 18 percent on food.

Those two percentages today have essentially flipped, according to Bray. This speaks to the fact that farmers are struggling and health care costs are getting out of hand,

Bray said.

“We’ve made food much cheaper,” Bray said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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He also expressed concern the tighter regulations could hamper economic development efforts in Vermont.

The state Senate on April 19 voted 22-8 to override Scott’s veto. As the Addison Independent went to press on Wednesday, the Vermont House voted 98-53 for a veto override, falling short of the twothirds majority needed for the bill to survive and pass into law.

Local lawmakers on Monday expressed their feelings about the bill during a legislative breakfast at the New Haven Congregational Church.

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Sheldon (Continued from Page 1A) treasure trove of photos, some of them dating back to the 1840s and the very birth of photography. Turns out the late Henry Sheldon was keenly interested in photography, prizing the new technology as an ideal medium through which to faithfully record the county’s visual history. Sheldon through the decades received oodles of donated photos — including tintypes, daguerreotypes and more conventional prints.

“We don’t know the full richness of what we have here because it’s all hidden away,” Garcelon-Hart said.

Blair was fascinated by what he saw in the archive, and he knew he was only scratching the surface.

He and Garcelon-Hart last summer discussed ways of liberating some of the photos for the public appreciation they deserved.

“We agreed that an exhibit was in order,” Blair said in a statement about the show.

Blair volunteered to do the editing, scanning and printing in his home studio to faithfully reproduce and enlarge the 36 photos that would ultimately make up the exhibit.

“So, once a week, Eva would bring several heavy boxes to my studio,” Blair recounted. “We would spend the day selecting the best images.

She would return the following week with new material and we would look at the result of the work I had done to enhance the images and make the best possible prints.”

They repeated this process through the fall and winter of 2017.

“What you see is just a small sample of the best in the collection,” Blair noted.

One can appreciate Blair’s keen eye for photography and GarcelonHart’s sense of grouping when inspecting the exhibit.

Using the Sheldon walls as their photo album, they assembled a family of images that tell a century’s worth of stories through the people who lived them.

An 1845 photo of “The Two Reverends,” featuring the nononsense Thomas Merrill and Abiel Hovey, conjures echoes of a fireand-brimstone sermon at one of the local churches. Square-jawed with cutting eyes, Merrill in particular seems like one with little patience for those short on their tithing or who had been caught with a whiskey flask.

Perhaps a little vexing to the reverends is the neighboring print of 15-year-old “Young Fannie Smith,” taken in 1855. The Monkton brunette is a vision of beauty and appears ready for a night at the opera, attired in a fine formal dress, delicate black lace gloves and a choker necklace.

She appears transfixed by the newfangled machine capturing her countenance for a 2018 curtain call she could never have imagined.

Some of the curated photos have a backstory, and Fannie Smith’s is tragic. She and her physician husband died three days apart, of pneumonia, in 1902.

The exhibit includes portraits of local celebrities, affluent and organized enough to seek out a photographer for a prized family keepsake. Local icons Jessica Swift, the so-called “queen of Middlebury,” prominent citizen and lawyer Philip Battell and banker John Fletcher are all featured in the show.

But “regular folks” can also be seen in abundance.

“We selected for people who ‘mattered’ for the town, and supplemented it with photographs that also attest to a cultural scene and the quality of photographers who were here,” Garcelon-Hart said.

There’s the “Unknown Civil War Soldier,” peering sternly from under his Union Army cap.

“Woman Wearing a Bonnet” is the simple caption for an elderly, bespectacled lady whose heavily

wrinkled visage tells the story of a tough but proud life.

“Postmaster Makes a Special Delivery,” circa 1935, shows Middlebury Postmaster Julius Otis Seeley beaming down at an infant cradled in his mail satchel.

A photo of the Middlebury Marble Workshop, circa 1900, shows a work crew during a brief pause in what was once one of the town’s thriving manufacturing industries.

“Children in Front of a Rural School House,” circa 1895, offers a time-capsule view of Vermont’s rustic education system. A dozen children of varying ages have gathered outside of the ramshackle, one-room Addison County school (specific location unknown). The students — dressed in no-frills, handme-down clothing indicative of the hardscrabble agricultural economy — look like they were admonished by their mustachioed teacher to stare as sternly in the camera as he is.

A few of the children appear either superbly tanned or under a thick layer of dirt — probably the latter. A young, disabled girl sits in a wagon in which she can be pulled around.

Garcelon-Hart explained it was common for photo subjects to appear expressionless during the early years of cameras. A long exposure cycle forced subjects to stay motionless while the camera did its work.

“It was a serious affair,” she said. “‘Say cheese’ wasn’t part of the culture yet.”

ARCHIVIST EVA GARCELON-HART points out some of the nuances of the Sheldon’s new exhibit, “Our Town: Love, Joy, Sadness, and Baseball — 100 Years of Photography from the Sheldon Museum.”

Independent photo/John S. McCright

ADDISON COUNTY RESIDENTS’ long and continuing interest in hunting is front-and-center in the circa-1900 photo “Hunting Party, Pierce House,” part of the new Sheldon exhibit. The Pierce House was located at 15 Court St., Middlebury. Celebrated photographer James P. Blair curated the show.

Saying “cheese’ would have been highly appropriate for the eight women featured holding each others’ waists, conga-line style, in the 1900 photo titled, “Maids at the Bread Loaf Inn.” But their blank expressions don’t quite live up to the gag, and that’s part of what makes the photo interesting and memorable.

LANDSCAPES & SCENES The exhibit also features interesting scenes — such as an 1890 “Blizzard on Main Street” photo. What is now a sometimes bustling street is strangely deserted and blanketed with more than two feet of snow, with, of course, nary a car nearby.

Other photos are notable for what they don’t show — such as an entire segment of the Battell Block in downtown Middlebury that would come years later.

One of the more breathtaking photos in the exhibit was taken from the air by George N. Lathrop.

“Lake Champlain Shoreline,” circa 1938, is an aerial shot of the lake in Ferrisburgh, with Grosse Pointe, Kingsland Bay and Gardiner Island to right, and Long Point, Mt. Philo and Green Mountains in distance.

The black-and-white shot is as artistic as it is descriptive. It makes one wonder how Lathrop was able to get such a clean shot from his plane given the technology of the day.

Garcelon-Hart has complemented the photos with examples of period clothing of the day, along with antique cameras.

There’s an early stereographic wooden camera dating from the late 1860s or early 1870s. A Vindex camera dates to the late 1890s.

The exhibit also features a Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak camera produced from 1912 to 1926. It was advertised as a “soldier’s camera” and was widely used by troops during World War I and the general public.

All of the limited edition photos in the exhibit are for sale for prices ranging from $125 to $325 (framed), and they are well worth it. Unframed prints are available at the museum store. All proceeds got to the Sheldon Museum.

Garcelon-Hart hopes the exhibit will lead to greater exposure of the museum’s photographic assets. The University of Vermont has thus

far digitized 6,000 photos in the Sheldon’s collection, but most of those are landscapes.

“It’s a selection that offers a glimpse into the larger collection we have,” Garcelon-Hart said of the exhibit. “Jim was able to see artistic qualities in images we usually see as documents.”

And speaking of art, the Sheldon is proud of some other, concurrent exhibits that are also sure to please the eyes.

Amazing animal carvings by local artists Gary Starr, Chuck Herrmann, and William Holway are on display through the summer.

A folk carving exhibit features a retrospective of John Cross, which dovetails with his return to Middlebury College for his upcoming 60th reunion. He now lives in Elizaville N.Y. A big New York Yankees baseball fan, his carvings include one of Joe DiMaggio and one titled “Ultimate Yankee Fan,” a bikini-clad, tattooed beauty sporting a Yankees cap. The Cross exhibit is on display through July 8.

For more information about the Sheldon Museum, visit henrysheldonmuseum.org.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018

MATT DICKERSON

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Fishing for No. 31 in 401 There’s an old saying I just made up. It goes like this: “Don’t count your stories before they hatch.”

I began incubating this story a couple weeks ago. I imagined how it would unfold, and how I might tell it. I even wrote a few paragraphs in my head. It had a pleasant and even slightly surprising beginning, and I definitely liked the imagined ending.

The story began simply enough with a planned trip to Rhode Island to visit my son and daughter-in-law.

They live in Providence near where Courtney teaches middle school science and Thomas is in his final year of graduate school at Brown. With 2018 expected to be his final year there, I pondered the fact that I’ve never caught a fish in Rhode Island. I’ve never even gone fishing in the state, despite having lived my whole life in New England and having made several trips to visit my son over the past five years.

I have, however, caught trout in 30 other states. It would be nice, I thought, if I could get that up to 31.

And probably the lowest hanging fruit would be to add another New England state while Thomas and Courtney still lived in Rhode Island.

And then one evening I was glancing at some Instagram photos of fish and fishing, and I noticed that @401flyfish — one of the accounts I follow regularly, and who also often “likes” the photos on my @ troutdownstream account — lives in Rhode Island. (Since 401 is to Rhode Island what 802 is to Vermont, I probably should have made the connection earlier.) So I messaged him out of the blue. Having only a (See Dickerson, Page 2B)

TIGER FIRST BASEMAN Ashley Sunderland reaches to snag an Eagle infield foul ball during the early going of Tuesday’s game in Bristol, but came up just short. The Tigers got a force out at first on the next play, but Mount Abraham carried the day, beating Middlebury, 7-2.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

Eagle softball tames the Tigers, 7-2 Shahan tallies eight strikehouts

By ANDI BOE BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Union High School softball team used a three-run fourth inning to surge past the visiting Middlebury Union Tigers, 7-2, on a warm Tuesday

afternoon. The Eagles — defending Division-II champions — improved to 3-0, while the Tigers fell to 1-2 for the season.

The Eagles came out strong defensively, recording a double-play on just the second batter of the game, and Middlebury went quietly in the first inning.

In the bottom of the first, the Eagles scored two runs. Senior

ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Lacrosse 4/24 OV vs. Lamoille..................... 9-8 (2OT) Baseball 4/24 OV vs. Mill River.............................13-3 4/24 MUHS vs. Mt. Abe..........................12-5 4/25 Mt. Abe at Colchester.....................Late Softball 4/24 OV vs. Mill River...........................23-12 4/24 Mt. Abe vs. MUHS............................7-2 4/25 Mt. Abe at Colchester.....................Late COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse 4/22 Midd. vs. Hamilton........................20-11 4/25 Midd. at Williams............................Late Men’s Lacrosse 4/25 Williams at Midd.............................Late Baseball 4/22 Midd vs. Bowdoin (2)................ 5-4, 3-0 4/25 Midd. at Plattsburgh..............Postponed Softball 4/22 Midd. vs. Hamilton............................2-1 4/24 Midd. vs. Rensselaer (2)........... 3-0, 1-0 4/25 St. Joseph’s at Midd. (2).................Late

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/30 Rice at MUHS.......................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Stowe at VUHS.......................... 4:30 PM 5/2 MUHS at Burlington........................ 7 PM 5/4 MUHS at Mt. Mansfield.............. 4:30 PM 5/4 U-32 at VUHS............................ 4:30 PM Boys’ Lacrosse 4/26 Woodstock at OV.......................... 4 PM 4/28 Hartford at OV.............................11 AM 4/30 Mt. Abe at U-32............................. 4 PM 5/1 Rice at MUHS................................. 4 PM 5/2 Rutland at MUHS............................ 4 PM 5/2 Harwood at Mt. Abe........................ 4 PM 5/3 OV at GMVS................................... 4 PM 5/4 MUHS at Mt. Mansfield................... 4 PM 5/5 OV at Montpelier............................. 3 PM Baseball 4/26 Mt. Abe at Mt. Mansfield..............11 AM 4/26 Windsor at OV......................... 4:30 PM 4/27 Woodstock at VUHS................ 4:30 PM 4/28 Brattleboro at OV.........................11 AM 4/28 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi...................11 AM 4/30 Mt. Anthony at OV................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Fairfax at Mt. Abe...................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Fair Haven at MUHS................. 4:30 PM 5/1 Missisquoi at VUHS................... 4:30 PM 5/2 OV at Windsor........................... 4:30 PM 5/3 VUHS at Spaulding.................... 4:30 PM 5/3 Fairfax at MUHS........................ 4:30 PM 5/3 Mt. Abe at Milton........................ 4:30 PM 5/4 Bellows Falls at OV................... 4:30 PM 5/5 Milton at VUHS.......................... 4:30 PM Softball 4/26 Windsor at OV......................... 4:30 PM 4/28 OV at Brattleboro.........................11 AM 4/30 OV at Springfield..................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Fairfax at Mt. Abe...................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Mount Anthony at MUHS........... 4:30 PM

(See Schedule, Page 2B)

EAGLE JUNIOR JESS Murray, who had tapped an RBI double in her fourth-inning at-bat, sprints toward third base as MUHS infielders wait for Tiger outfielders to catch up with Eagle Katelynn Ouelette’s long shot to centerfield. Murray and Ouelette both scored.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

shortstop Katelynn Ouelette made it to third base on a single, a walk, and a steal, then sophomore Ruby Ball hit a high ball to right field, driving Ouelette home, while junior Erika Tracey advanced to third. The fifth batter for the Eagles, freshman Camilienne Masse, then drove Tracey home on a ball to center field, though Masse was thrown out at first base. A strike-out by senior Brooke Perlee closed the inning with a 2-0 advantage for Mt. Abe. The Eagles defended well, forcing Middlebury into three quick outs in the second frame, one coming from a strikeout by Mt. Abe senior pitcher Audrey Shahan, her first of eight for the game. Shahan is among a Mt. Abe contingent trying to fill the void left by the graduation of last year’s ace, Rachael McCormick.

“We have Audrey and two other pitchers on our team that I have complete confidence in and I think are going to fill in the hole,” said Eagles coach Don McCormick. “Audrey is hitting spots where we’ve asked her to hit spots and changed speed and kept the batters really guessing and done a super job.”

And on Tuesday afternoon, Shahan certainly shined, allowing only seven hits, two runs, and no walks in 94 pitches throughout the seven innings.

The Tigers are also working on filling a similar gap left by last year’s graduation of their own star pitcher Payton Buxton, who recorded over 500 career strikeouts and was awarded the 2017 Gatorade Player of the Year. Coach Polly

by netting the final four tallies of the game. Carroll made it 12-10, before Kate Zecca converted a free position; then Jenna McNicholas and Perticone scored the final two goals to secure the 15-10 win.

McDonagh led all players with a career-best five goals and three assists. Carroll scored three times, while Barnard and Zecca each had two goals and a helper. Perticone finished with two goals, two assists and six draw controls. Emma Johns caused three turnovers and picked up three ground balls in the victory, while Addy Mitchell earned five ground balls. Julia Keith made five saves to pick up the win.

Caroline Nowak paced the Jumbos with three goals, Audrey Evers made five saves in goal.

On Sunday in Middlebury, the Panthers broke open a 13-10 game by scoring the next seven goals en route to a 20-11 win over Hamilton (5-9, 3-7). The Panthers improved their record to 12-2, 8-1 in NESCAC. With Sunday’s game tied at 3-3, Middlebury scored four-straight goals to go on top 7-3 with 16:19 remaining in the first half. Perticone and McDonagh converted free-position shots, while Zecca and McNicholas netted the other two tallies.

Hamilton answered by scoring six (See Women, Page 2B)

Midd men’s lacrosse falls to Tufts by 3 MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury men’s lacrosse team on Saturday grabbed a 7-3 lead early in the third quarter, but a string of 10-unanswered goals by Tufts lifted the sixth-ranked Jumbos to a 13-10 win on Youngman Field in Middlebury. The Panthers’ record was 8-6, 4-5 in NESCAC, heading into Wednesday’s late home game against Williams, while Tufts was 12-1, 8-1 in the league.

Saturday’s game got off to a slow start, as each team managed just two scores in the opening quarter.

The Panthers got on the board first at the 9:49 mark when Chase Goree collected a rebound and fired a shot into the back of the cage. The Jumbos countered just over a minute later, as Andrew Seiter found the back of the net. Jack Gould made it 2-1 for the hosts with 7:32 left on a low shot from the right. Seiter tallied again for Tufts on a spinning attempt from eight yards away, as the score remained deadlocked at 2-2 after 15 minutes of play.

In the second quarter, Middlebury regained the lead on a bouncing shot from Henry Riehl at 11:02, followed by a wraparound goal by Danny Jacobs at 5:42 for a 4-2 advantage.

Ben Connelly cut the Panther lead to one, scoring in transition nearly two minutes later. Jacobs pushed the Middlebury lead back to a pair at the halftime break (5-3), tallying on a spin shot with 57.6 seconds left.

Middlebury came out of the break, scoring the initial two goals for a 7-3 advantage. Goree tallied when he fought through the defense for a bouncing shot with 13:35 showing (See Panthers, Page 2B)

Spring walleye fishing season is almost upon us

TIGER RIGHT FIELDER Harley Williams scoops up an Eagle hit during the Mount Abe vs. MUHS game in Bristol Tuesday. Mount Abe prevailed, 7-2.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

Rheaume, like McCormick, feels confident with this year’s MUHS pitching lineup.

“Well we’ve got three good pitchers this year, they move the ball a bit, but it’s early in the season so hopefully they’ll get stronger and we’ll go from there,” Rheaume said.

Tiger Sophomore pitcher Gwen Stafford allowed 10 hits and recorded six strikeouts in the first four innings. In the fifth, Stafford replaced senior Bridget Audet in center-field, while Audet moved (See Softball, Page 2B)

Panther women’s lax topples two in league MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team improved its NESCAC record this past weekend with victories over league rivals — Tufts on the road Saturday and Hamilton at home Sunday.

Middlebury outscored No. 6 Tufts (11-3, 7-2) 10-1 in the second half on its way to a 15-10 win on Saturday afternoon. The eighth-ranked Panthers.

Tufts came out strong, taking a 5-1 lead at 15:24 of the first half.

Emily Barnard and Georgia Carroll answered for the Panthers to make it 5-3, but Courtney Grygiel put the hosts up 6-3 at 11:01.

Following a free-position goal

by Hollis Perticone, the Jumbos rattled off three-straight goals for a 9-4 lead. Panther Emma McDonagh scored the final goal of the half on a free-position opportunity for Middlebury, cutting the deficit to 9-5 at the intermission.

The visitors came out charging in the second half, scoring the first six goals for an 11-9 lead at 14:27.

McDonagh controlled the first 15 minutes, figuring in five of the six goals, netting three herself.

Tufts broke up the run with 13:23 remaining when Emily Garnes scored to cut the lead to one.

The Panthers quickly responded

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MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School freshman C.J. Bryant runs to second place in the 400 meters Tuesday at the Essex Vacation Meet in Essex Junction. He also was runner-up in the 200 meters. The Tiger quartet of Isabel Olson, Katherine Koehler, Camille Malhotra and Caroline Kimble won the girls’ 4X800 meter relay in 10:31. Both the Tiger boys’ and girls’ squads placed ninth in team scoring at the meet.

St. Albans Messenger photo/Josh Kaufmann

RUTLAND — The Vermont walleye fishing season will open on Saturday, May 5, marking the return of some of the best walleye fishing in New England.

“We saw some really nice, trophy-size walleye during our recent survey work, which certainly brightens the outlook for the upcoming walleye season,” said Chet MacKenzie, fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife.

Vermont has excellent spring walleye fishing opportunities in several lakes and rivers across the state.

Such opportunities include Lake Champlain and its tributaries – the Missisquoi, Lamoille and Winooski rivers and Otter Creek.

Salem Lake and Island Pond also have walleye populations.

A trio of additional waters — Lake Carmi, Chittenden Reservoir and the Connecticut River — also offer quality walleye fishing but are subject to specific regulations.

In all waters of Vermont except Lake Carmi, Chittenden Reservoir and the Connecticut River, walleye have an 18” minimum length requirement and three-fish daily limit. The open season is from Saturday, May 5 to March 15, 2019.

Lake Carmi has a slot limit for walleye because of the lake’s high productivity and high rate of walleye harvest. The minimum length is 15 inches; all walleye between 17 and 19 inches must be released. The daily limit is five walleye, but only one may be over 19 inches long. The season is open May 6 through March 15.

Chittenden Reservoir has special walleye regulations in order to produce large walleye that can help control its over-abundant yellow perch population and provide anglers with an opportunity to harvest a trophy walleye. The minimum length is 22 inches, the daily limit is two, and the season is open June 1 through March 15.

Connecticut River walleye fishing rules are set by New Hampshire. No walleye between 16 and 18 inches may be kept and the daily limit is four fish, of which only one may be longer than 18 inches.

As a reminder to anglers, there is no open season on sauger, a close cousin to the walleye. Once more abundant in southern Lake Champlain, sauger may still appear there rarely. If caught while fishing for other fish, sauger must be immediately released.

PAGE 2B — Addison Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018

Middlebury College softball posts four wins, four losses in recent action

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MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College softball team held Rensselaer to no runs on just three hits as the Panthers (16-10) on Tuesday swept a pair of games from the Engineers (21-9) by scores of 3-0 and 1-0.

Middlebury was set to host St. Joseph’s (Vt.) in a doubleheader at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The RPI wins came after the Panthers lost three to Williams this past Friday and Saturday and defeated Hamilton on Sunday.

On Tuesday, Allison Quigley (7-2) allowed just four base runners in game one en route to a one-hit shutout. She struck out three batters in the contest, earning her 29th career complete game.

Middlebury got on the board in the top of the first inning with two runs on four hits. Olivia Bravo, Quigley and Melanie Mandell each singled to load the bases with one out. Liza Tarr followed, ripping a double down the left-field line to plate two runners.

The Panthers added to their lead in the fourth, with a solo run for a 3-0 lead. Emily Morris singled to left with one out, before Kaylee Gumm walked.

One out later, Bravo singled to center to drive in Morris.

Bravo went 2-3 in the game with a run scored and an RBI, while Mandell

(Continued from Page 1B) to the pitching mound to finish the game.

In the bottom of the second inning, the Eagles drove home two more runs, both off of a Ouelette double to right field. The Eagles led 4-0 at the end of the second.

The Tigers answered with big plays of their own in both the top and bottom of the third. With two outs, junior Carly Larocque hit a home run that also scored Stafford, closing the gap to 4-2.

Defensively, the Tigers racked up two strikeouts and another out on an infield ground ball fielded by catcher Aby LaRock, who threw to first base to end the inning.

A strikeout, and pop-up caught

by Eagle first baseman Cora Funke, and a caught infield pop fly quickly ended Middlebury’s fourth inning.

Mt. Abe then notched three runs in its half of the fourth to seal the game. Shahan made it to first base before being exchanged by a courtesy runner, sophomore Addy Harris (two runs), who quickly stole second and then third before running home on a Jess Murray double. With a full count, Ouelette (four RBIs) hit a long homerun to centerfield, driving in Murray to bring the final score to 7-2.

Middlebury ended the game with just seven hits, a point Rheaume hopes to improve on in future

was 2-3 with a double. Tarr went 1-3 with a pair of RBI. Sarah Harms (14-5) suffered the loss for Rensselaer, allowing three runs and seven hits over six innings of work.

Rebecca Kienz had the Engineers’ lone hit.

In game two, neither team threatened until the final inning. With two outs in the top of the seventh, Rensselaer’s best chance to get on the board came when Allie Hunt tripled to left field.

The next batter hit a slow roller to second base that Taylor Gardner made a nice play on to get the runner at first.

In the bottom half of the inning, Mandell led off with a double down the left-field line. Tarr followed by grounding out to third as Mandell advanced a base. Gardner drove in the game-winning run for Middlebury when she singled down the right-field line to drive in Mandell for the 1-0 win.

Morris (8-7) picked up the win for the Panthers, allowing no runs and just two hits over seven innings, while going 2-2 at the plate. Jaime Cleasby (7-4) suffered the loss, giving up one run on five hits over 6.1 innings of work.

Mandell has now hit safely in 12 of the team’s last 13 games, hitting .523 with eight doubles.

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MUHS SENIOR ELLA Beattie takes a good cut at a pitch from Eagle hurler Audrey Shahan, who struck out eight in Tuesday’s game in Bristol. Mount Abe defeated Middlebury, 7-2.

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games.

“We’re good with our defense; it’s just our offense is just not clicking yet, so hopefully we’ll get those bats on a ball and next time we’ll have them,” she said, though she remains confident the Tigers will be competitive this season.

“I thought we did well,” she said.

“We’ll be working.”

Meanwhile, the Eagles are looking for a title repeat. Ouelette

commented on the added pressure from last year’s season.

“We’re not taking our season lightly, we’re just really hoping for the repeat, but we’re not expecting it, we’re working hard for it,” she said.

Shahan agreed, insisting the Eagles are “just taking it one game at a time, focusing on the day that we’re playing a game and not anything forward.”

The Eagles head to Colchester on Wednesday, Mount Mansfield on Thursday, and Missisquoi on Saturday.

McCormick is optimistic given his team’s early results.

“Play together, watch out for each other like we did last year, and just keep going forward,” he said, “and together, this year we’ll be successful. I have a lot of confidence in this team.”

13-10 with 20:03 left to play.

Middlebury controlled the game from that point forward, netting the next seven goals for a 20-10 lead with 4:41 remaining.

Carroll finished with three goals and two assists to pace the home

team, while McDonagh earned three goals with a helper. Goalie Julia Keith earned the win with a pair of saves in the first half, while Kate Furber (three saves) and Alex Freedman (one save) saw second-half action.

Thee Panthers were set to visit Williams on Wednesday afternoon in their regular season finale.

Results in that game and others will determine who Middlebury will host in a Saturday NESCAC quarterfinal.

remaining in the final quarter, Riehl finally tallied a man-up score from the left, cutting the deficit to 13-8.

Riehl scored just 17 seconds later on a nifty feed from Jake Madnick in transition, and also found the back of the net again with 2:01 left on a bouncing attempt to bring the Panthers to within three at 13-10.

The Jumbos won the ensuing faceoff

and held on for the three-goal victory.

Riehl led the Panthers with a season-high five goals, extending his goal-scoring streak to 21 games.

Madnick went 19-26 on faceoffs and collected a team-best seven ground balls. Panther goalie Charles Midgley had nine saves.

Seiter led the Jumbos with four

goals and an assist. Mason Pollack made 23 saves for the Jumbos.

The Panthers on Wednesday were set to host Williams in their regular season finale. The result in that and other games played on Wednesday will determine who and where the Panthers will play in a NESCAC quarterfinal this Saturday.

at the Middlebury Mountaineer and has even come up to compete in the annual Otter Creek Classic. So we planned a Vermont fishing trip together for July.

Meanwhile, though, I was still eager to catch that Rhode Island trout, before my convenient excuse to do so disappeared. So I went back to the original question asked by @401flyfish. I explained that I was coming down to visit family for a couple days, and thought I might go out and cast a few flies while my son and daughter-in-law were at work (or sleeping in). When I was willing to bump my visit back a weekend, he said he could take me to his favorite local river. And when he had to cancel out because of a last-minute conflict, he generously gave me very detailed directions about where I should go — directions that I won’t reproduce in print.

After eating breakfast with Thomas and Courtney, and then wandering some distance along unmarked

dirt roads, I arrived at the specified location around 10:30 a.m. The river was a beautiful quiet wooded stream with plenty of undercut banks, deep pools and riffles. It was wide enough to make wading a good option, but narrow enough that the canopy could almost close overhead in many places. Indeed, it looked like many productive trout streams I’ve fished in more northern New England states. My expectations were high.

Except being in Rhode Island where there are very few such streams, it receives considerably more fishing pressure. Just as I arrived, three other anglers were pulling out of the pool that @401flyfish had sent me to. Plus, the sun was bright overhead, the barometer had been climbing, the air was chilly, and a stiff wind was blowing. Though I fished into the afternoon, the air never warmed enough for a hatch. Those were the reasons I had for not having caught any trout when I waded out of the water and headed back to my

car three hours later, telling myself “tomorrow morning.”

The next morning I didn’t wait around to eat breakfast. It was Saturday. The “kids” would be in bed until 10 a.m. I was up at 5:30 and fishing before 6:30 a.m. And for a couple hours, I had the place to myself.

There was no wind. The sun had not hit the water. But the temperature had dropped considerable. I spent quite a bit of the next two and a half hours melting ice off the guides on my fishing rod so that I could cast. I spent none of that time leading fish into a net or snapping trout photos for my Instagram account. Once again, the sub-freezing air had quieted any possible hatches. Just as I was walking out of the river to spend the day with my son, a few mayflies began to come off the water. As I walked to my car, I was imagining the fish behind me starting to feed.

I was also trying to imagine a different ending to my story than the one I had imagined earlier.

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McDonagh and Murphy gave the home team a 13-9 advantage in the second half, before Darby Philbrick converted a free-position shot for the Continentals, making the score

Panthers (Continued from Page 1B) on the scoreboard and Riehl picked up his second marker of the contest 43 seconds later.

Then the Jumbos reeled off 10 straight goals, including three man-up tallies, over the next 20:08 to claim a 13-7 lead with 7:44 remaining.

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5/1 Missisquoi at VUHS................... 4:30 PM 5/2 OV at Windsor........................... 4:30 PM 5/3 Mt. Abe at Milton........................ 4:30 PM 5/3 VUHS at Spaulding.................... 4:30 PM 5/3 Fairfax at MUHS........................ 4:30 PM 5/4 Bellows Falls at OV................... 4:30 PM 5/5 Milton at VUHS.......................... 4:30 PM Track 5/2 Mt. Abe/VUHS at MMU.............. 3:30 PM 5/2 MUHS at Essex......................... 3:30 PM 5/5 Mt. Abe/VUHS at S. Burlington....... 3 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse 4/28 NESCAC Quarterfinal at Midd. ......TBD Men’s Lacrosse 4/28 NESCAC Quarterfinal.....................TBD Baseball 4/27 Midd. at Hamilton.......................... 4 PM 4/28 Midd. at Hamilton (2).................... Noon 4/29 Trinity at Midd. (2)......................... 1 PM 5/1 Union at Midd................................. 4 PM 5/4 Amherst at Midd.............................. 4 PM 5/4 Amherst at Midd. (2)....................... Noon 5/6 Tufts at Midd. (2)...................... 12:30 PM Softball 4/27 Wesleyan at Midd. ....................... 5 PM 4/28 Wesleyan at Midd. (2)................... Noon Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

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Porter’s rehabilitation unit is expanding MIDDLEBURY — After many months of planning, fundraising and anticipation, work on a major renovation project began this week at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing in Middlebury.

This $900,000 project will result in a state-of-the-art, post-acute unit for residents recovering from surgery or other conditions requiring shortterm rehabilitation, and a new endof-life suite offering a comfortable and family-centered environment for residents and their loved ones which, for the Addison Respite Care Home (ARCH) organization, represents the realization of their founding mission.

“These two distinct but equally important initiatives have been combined into one major renovation

project thanks to the outstanding financial support of our general community, the Porter Medical Center Auxiliary and the Addison Respite Care Home organization,” said Dr. Fred Kniffin, president and CEO of UVM Health Network/Porter Medical Center.

“Helen Porter is an invaluable part of Porter’s ability to provide a full spectrum of comprehensive health care services to the people of our community, and this investment of almost a million dollars to create outstanding new resident care facilities is essential to supporting that key strategic goal.”

Working closely with the ARCH board of directors, Porter raised more than $350,000 of the overall cost of the project from local citizens, with a major boost from the Porter Medical

Center Auxiliary, which capped the campaign with a two-year commitment of $150,000 as well as a significant contribution from ARCH. “Our community and our partners at ARCH stepped up last fall in a major way, as they recognized the importance of taking Helen Porter to the next level in terms of both palliative and end-of-life facilities and a modern rehabilitation unit designed to help folks to recover and achieve the highest level of independence possible and return to their community setting,” Kniffin added.

The renovation project is slated to run for approximately five months, and Porter is planning a community celebration and open house in September.

CALLING ALL BOOKS! Bixby Library is installing new software and is asking those who have books checked out to return them to the Library by April 28.

Photo courtesy Jane Spencer

Bixby requests help with book returns Bon voyage!

STUDENTS AT WEYBRIDGE Elementary School this past Friday celebrate the ship-shaped play space that has been the centerpiece of their playground since 1995. Youngsters at the school are working with Steve Smith and Mike Newkirk to design a new castle and other play elements that will replace the ship.

Many community members are contributing to the project in lots of different ways.

Cornwall gets art residency grant for puppetry CORNWALL — Bingham Memorial School of Cornwall recently received three grants to provide an artist-in-residence experiences for its students.

Thanks to the generosity of the

Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the arts, the No Strings Marionette Company will be providing a residency in puppetry.

The goal of the residency is to

use the art of puppetry to inquire into and share the students’ understandings of Learner Profile Attributes as described by the International Baccalaureate Programme.

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VERGENNES — Bixby Library is in the process of replacing their circulation software to provide better service to customers and is asking patrons to help with the transition by returning as many books as possible by the end of April. Presently there are 2,665 checked out and the goal is to get that number down to 750 by end of day Saturday, April 28.

Until the software transition is complete the library will also need to limit the number of books customers can check out to two per person. Interlibrary loans will continue to be processed but will slow down a bit during the transition period.

The new software will be ready to go on May 1.

Everyone returning books to Bixby between April 16 and April 28 will be eligible to enter a drawing for gift certificate prizes to Vermont Book Shop and Flying Pig Book Store. Patrons can enter as many times as they come in to return books.

If Bixby makes the goal, there will be a special prize for everyone checking out books on the new system the first week of May. During this time Bixby suggests patrons might want to join HomeCard, a cooperative program with other libraries in Vermont that allows you to check out books at 21 other libraries throughout the state. The person at the circulation desk can provide more information about this program.

There are no penalty fines at Bixby for late books and the staff promises to smile in appreciation when you place your books on the return counter or hand them to a volunteer — no matter the size of the stack. There are two outdoor book return boxes; one in the front and one in the parking lot.

Bixby Library asks patrons to remember that this is a temporary situation. The new software will provide positive perks for patrons and more information about that will be forthcoming. The library looks forward to returning to regular service and multiple checkouts when the transition is complete.

For more information contact Director Jane Spencer, 877-2211 or jane.spencer@bixbylibrary.org.

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednes‑ days, 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 turningpointaddisonvt.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Re‑ flection Meeting, Vergennes, Congregational Church, Wa‑ ter St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awak‑ ening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Came to Believe Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 1‑2pm. Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, www.aavt.org .

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Big Book Meeting, New Haven, Congregational Church, Vil‑ lage Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

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Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Discussion Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 10‑11am. Begin‑ ner’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 confidential, we share our experience, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Babysit‑ ting available.

MAKING RECOVERY EASI‑ ER (MRE). Wednesdays, 1‑2 p.m. at the Turning Point Cen‑ ter (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12‑Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12‑Step Programs.

OPIATE OVERDOSE RES‑ CUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turningpointaddisonvt.org.

OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) big book meet‑ ing. Thursday’s, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s at 5:30pm. Located at the Bris‑ tol Federated Church in the conference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Church St.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednes‑ days, 9 am, held at The Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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DIRECTORY

Accounting

• accounting • advertising • appliance repair • auto glass • automotive • business cards

Masonry

Equipment Rentals

Rene Many - CTPA, Inc. Tax Preparation & Accounting

Corporate Partnerships, Small Businesses & Personal Returns

Call 758-2000 Today!

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• material forklifts • excavators • bulldozers • mini-excavators • skidsteers

GENERAL CARPENTRY HOME IMPROVEMENTS LOCAL CONTRACTOR Remodeling • Additions Painting • Roofing

WINNER of “Best Local Contractor”

• Man lifts up to 80’ • man basket w/crane up to 188

• concrete compactors • backhoes

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Free and affordable family business.

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Washers Refridgerators Dishwashers Disposals

Dryers Ranges Microwaves Air Conditioners

Jack Alexander

982 Briggs Hill Road • Bristol

New Construction Remodels and Additions Window and Siding Installation Smaller Home Repairs

Ductwork Design • Sealing Fabrication • Installation Insulation • Replacement Plasma Art • Torches • Welding Plasma Table • Duct Cleaning H.R.V. / E.R.V. Installation Ductwork Video Camera

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802-352-4829

2321 W. Salisbury Rd.Salisbury, VT davama53@myfairpoint.net

• Interior/Staining • Drywall • Taping • Building Maintenance • Fully Insured

Plumbing

Commercial/Residential . Owner Operated . Fully Insured . Neat & Clean Desabrais Means Glass & Affordable Service

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• Windshield Repair • Insulated Glass • Plate Glass • Window Glass • Plexiglass • Safety Glass • Mirrors • Auto Glass • Storm Windows • Screen Repairs • Custom Shower Door Enclosures Vinyl Replacement windows and Complete Installation Insurance Approved discounts

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Where you’ll find a treasure in every corner.

We sell and consign collectibles, antiques, dishes, tools, furniture, re-usable, re-purposed, art/craft/jewelry items and so much more!

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Call Vicki at 388-4944 or stop by our office in the Marble Works between 8am & 5pm Monday- Friday.

Quaker Village Carpentry Siding, Windows, Garages, Decks & Porches New Construction, Renovations and Repairs

Maurice plouffe

802-545-2251 1736 Quaker Village Road Weybridge, VT 05753

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Masonry Fine Dry Stone Masonry

Jamie Masefield

Certified by the Dry Stone Wallers Association of Great Britain

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DIRECTORY

Business Service Roofing

• renewable energy • roofing • septic & water • siding

STORAGE 4 Sizes ~ Self-locking units Hardscrabble Rd., Bristol

Monthly prices

Celebrating 31 Years

6’x12’ $30 • 8’x12’ $45 10’x12’ $55 • 12’x21’ $75

Environmental Consultants – Licensed Designers Steve Revell CPG, LD#178 BW Jeremy Revell LD#611 BW • Tyler Maynard LD#597 B • Water Supply - Location, Development and Permitting • On-Site Wastewater Design • Single & Multiple Lot Subdivision • Property Development & Permitting • State and Local Permitting • Underground Storage Tank Removal & Assessment

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Toll-Free: 800-477-4384

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

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CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

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AIRPORT AUTO

Serving Vermont for over 42 years!

BROWN’S TREE & CRANE SERVICE

WE HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE RIGHT JOB – TO GIVE YOU REASONABLE RATES Dangerous Trees Cut & Removed Stumps Removed Trusses Set Trees Trimmed Land Clearing Reasonable Rates • Year-round Service • Fully Insured

(802) 453-3351 • Cell (802) 363-5619 24 Hour Emergency Service 453-7014

Brownswelding.com

Also a good selection of used vehicles

25 Yrs Experience 60’ bucket truck wood chipper available Fully Insured Free Estimates

44 School House Hill Road, E. Middlebury

388-0432 • 388-8090

roofing Michael Doran

Brett Sargent owner/operator

Marcel Brunet & Sons, Inc.

• Standing seam • Standing seam ••Asphalt shingles Asphalt shingles Slate •• Slate

Short Surveying, inc.

Windows & Siding Vergennes, VT

as seen at Addison County Field Days!

Serving Addison County Since 1991

Siding • Windows Additions • Garages • Decks

Timothy L. Short, L.S. Property Line Surveys • Topographical Surveys FEMA Elevation Certificates

800-439-2644 • rbrunet1@myfairpoint.net • 877-2640

Free estimates estimates •• Fully Fully Insured Insured Free

135 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 388-3511 ssi@sover.net

Stamps

mpdoransr@gmail.com

Phone (802) 537-3555

LAROSE SURVEYS, P.C. Ronald L. LaRose, L.S. • Kevin R. LaRose, L.S.

Land Surveying/Septic Design

Rubbish & Recycling Moose Rubbish and Recyling Randall Orvis

2744 Watch Point Rd • Shoreham, VT 05770 Email: BR213@yahoo.com

“We will take you through the

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Self Inking & Hand Stamps

25 West St. • PO Box 388 Bristol, VT 05443 Telephone: 802-453-3818 Fax: 802- 329-2138

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Plumbing & Heating

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Tree Service

Septic & Water

Fax 802-453-5399 • Email: jrevell@lagvt.com 163 Revell Drive • Lincoln, VT 05443

• specialized services • stamps • storage

Jason Barnard

Michael Gervais

Licensed Designer

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Serving Vermont from offices in Hinesburg and Enosburgh

802-349-8433 802-482-2597 www.barnardandgervais.com

Laundromats

Premium window treatments, retractable screens and awnings.

298 Maple Street Middlebury, VT 802.247.3883 vtshadeandblind@gmail.com VermontShadeandBlind.com

Odd Jobs

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388-4944

Painting

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Addison Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018 — PAGE 7B

Addison Independent

CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted ACORN PAINTING; PAINT‑ ERS wanted. Must have 2 years experience, valid driv‑ ers license, tools and reliable transportation. Strong work ethic and good attitude earns excellent pay. Call 453‑5611 for interview.

ALADDIN FOOD SERVICE is looking for cooks and food‑ service workers for camps Keewaydin and Songadeewin.

High school students welcome to apply. Full and part time positions available. Great sum‑ mer job for school food service workers and high school or college students. Please apply online at: ontheplatecareers. com and look for camps listed.

ALL‑ AROUND FARM HAND, 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849.

BAGGING PLANT OPERA‑ TOR Immediate full‑time position. M‑F, 7‑5. Apply at: Vermont Natural Ag Products, 297 Lower Foote Street, Mid‑ dlebury, VT or email resume to: tfmoodoo@sover.net.

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

MAINTENANCE

Vermont State Housing Authority needs a topnotch, organized individual full time to handle maintenance & repair needs for residential properties in Middlebury, Brandon and/or Vergennes. Individual must be able to perform the necessary maintenance & repair work, respond at odd hours, work within budgets & time constraints & maintain records. High School + minimum 3 years related experience, reliable transportation & required level of vehicle insurance, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, your own hand tools & ability to move appliances & lift up to 100 lbs. up or downstairs. For complete details and job description, visit www.vsha.org. Cover letter & resume to: HR, VSHA 1 Prospect St., Montpelier, VT 05602-3556.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ELDERLY SERVICES

Love Cooking?

Can you provide caring supervision to others? Any experience cooking for a large group?

COOK/SHIFT LEADER (Part-time or full-time) 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday Elderly Services is looking for a good-natured and skilled cook for Project Independence noon dinner.

Our cook is retiring after 29 years. Must provide caring support, guidance, and training to Kitchen Assistants. Enthusiasm for eldercare and a flexible positive attitude essential. Will train the right person.

Please send resume with 3 references by May 7 to: Melissa Brown Elderly Services, P. O. Box 581 Middlebury, VT 05753 or mail@elderlyservices.org

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BREAKFAST COOK WANT‑ ED 5 to 6 days a week. Ex‑ perience preferred. Call Dan at the Swift House Inn, 802‑388‑9925.

DENTAL OFFICE SEEKING per diem hygienist in Ver‑ gennes to fill in periodically.

Please email your CV and availability to drcongalton@ yahoo.com .

LOOKING FOR EXPERI‑ ENCED carpenter/construc‑ tion worker. Minimum 2 years experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construc‑ tion work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on experience. This is a full‑time year‑round position. Contact Chris at Summit Up Construc‑ tion, 802‑558‑0784 or send resume to:csumner8405@ gmail.com.

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MUSEUM RETAIL ASSIS‑ TANT bright, responsible and friendly retail clerk assistant.

The store is open 7 days a week and we are looking for someone in the store who is available for a 3 day a week schedule. (Friday‑Sunday).

Part‑time (full‑time is an op‑ tion). Seasonal position.

802‑475‑2022 x112 or lisap@ lcmm.org. Also looking for, Marketing & Social Media In‑ tern: Assist with documentation of our summer camps and other museum activities during the season and bring these stories to the online world. A fantastic opportunity to hone your skills in strategic digital marketing. Full‑time. Seasonal internship. 802‑475‑2022 x116 or greggb@lcmm.org.

OFFICE HELP ‑ P/T immedi‑ ate opening. Must be friendly, organized and detail‑oriented.

Apply at: Vermont Natural Ag Products, 297 Lower Foote Street, Middlebury, VT or email resume to: tfmoodoo@sover. net.

Counseling Service of Addison County Direct Care Professional Seeking people who like working with people! CSAC is a mission-driven, non-profit community mental health agency. Our direct support staff work with adults and kids, either one-to-one or in small, home-like residential programs. We support clients in setting goals around success at school, at work, and participating in their communities. Day, evening, and weekend shifts are available, Work on a part-time, full-time, or substitute basis. Some benefits are available starting at 20 hours a week and starting pay is $14/hr for full time positions. Requirements include a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and some experience with adults with mental health challenges or intellectual disabilities, or with kids. Do you want to make a difference in your community? Check out our current openings at and apply at www. csac-vt.org or apply@csac-vt.org

OTTER CREEK CHILD Cen‑ ter, 150 Weybridge Street in Middlebury is looking for en‑ thusiastic, flexible and ener‑ getic substitute teachers to join our child care team. This is a part‑time on‑call position, with varied hours Monday‑Friday.

Must enjoy spending time with young children and be‑ ing a team player. Please email cover letter and resume to: office@ottercreekcc.org.

THE LARGEST, FAMILY owned, Commercial Cleaning Company in Addison County is continuing to grow. We are looking to hire independent, self motivated and reliable individuals who are able to work nights. All applicants must pass a background check. Ap‑ plications are available online at mrmikescleaningservicevt. com or in person at Mr. Mike’s Cleaning Service, Monday‑Fri‑ day from 9am‑3pm. $1,500 Sign on Bonus to eligible in‑ dividuals.

Help Wanted

For Rent

For Rent

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler.

Eye for detail and accuracy.

Flexible duties and hours Monday‑Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unassisted lifting of 25 pounds. Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

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

EXECUTIVE 1 BEDROOM APT with office (not a bed‑ room) in Brandon. Beautiful location, close to town. All brand new. Complete with all appliances: stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, wash‑ er and dryer; energy star rated.

Long term lease. No smok‑ ing and no pets on property. $850/mo. plus utilities. Credit check, references and deposit required. 802‑352‑6678.

For Sale COLLECTIONS FOR SALE. Coffee shops and restau‑ rants looking for conversa‑ tion starters. Coffee perco‑ lator collection 200+. Waffle irons 40+. Price negotiable.

802‑388‑1912.

TERRA COTTA COLORED, food grade 55 gallon pickle barrels with spin‑off covers.

Hundreds of uses. On sale for $25. each. 802‑453‑4235.

THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need.

802‑453‑4235.

USED RESTAURANT EQUIP‑ MENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems. 802‑388‑4831.

WOOD PELLETS. HARD‑ WOOD pellets or hard‑ wood‑softwood blend avail‑ able. $215/ton. Delivery avail‑ able. Call 989‑8180 or email: timberlanedistribution@gmail. com.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE commercial space. As is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802‑558‑6092.

2 BEDROOM CONDO‑ Coun‑ try Commons, Vergennes. 1 bay in garage. No pets. No smoking. $1,200/mo. plus heat and utilities. 347‑443‑1682.

BRANDON‑ DELUXE DU‑ PLEX in the village. 2 bed.

1 bath. Finished basement.

Washer, dryer, deck and yard.

No pets. $1,150/mo. Includes heat. batesproperties@yahoo. com.

For Rent

BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Newly renovated.

All new hardwood floors. Up‑ graded kitchen. Large 3 room bathroom. Nice porch and views. Private yard. Washer and dryer. Extra storage. 2 car carport. Snow removal in‑ cluded. Available June 1. $985/ mo. Security and references, credit check. No pets/smoking.

802‑352‑4266, please leave message.

CHARMING STUDIO APART‑ MENT in the heart of down‑ town Middlebury. Tile bath and kitchen. Available immediately.

Baba, 802‑388‑6456.

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

For Rent

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

Washer, dryer. No smok‑ ing. Available September through May. $1,000/month.

860‑878‑9580.

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

802‑282‑9110.

FOR RENT: BRIDPORT, Commercial/retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu.

MIDDLEBURY ‑ PROFES‑ SIONAL office suite. 1,205 sq. ft. office space. Conveniently located in Middlebury ‑ Court St./Creek Rd. 2 private of‑ fices, large reception area, large central open space for additional offices/cubicles or boardroom. Private bathroom.

Ready to move in. Call Eric at 388‑6054.

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

MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

For Rent

For Rent

Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus Short term leases available Contact: Christine Golden, Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 • battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

P.O. Box 156 • Vergennes, VT 05491 MIDDLEBURY, VT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Income Limits Apply. All basic utilities included except electricity.

Modern apartment, carpet/tile/hardwood floors, laundry facility and elevator onsite. Covered parking garage. Includes trash, recycling, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. References required.

To request an application visit www.addisontrust.org, call (802) 877-2626 or email info@addisontrust.org Equal Housing Opportunity

For Rent

SIMPLY READY‑2‑BURN™ Everyday low prices; free delivery ‑ free kindling; sea‑ soned, clean, split, mixed hard‑ wood. Small orders OK. Click www.MIDDMEN.com or call 1‑855‑MIDDMEN™.

Real Estate MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/OF‑ FICE space for rent. 1,303 square feet. Front door park‑ ing. Contact Eric at 388‑6054.

(Countryside Carpet and Paint) NEW HAVEN VILLAGE, large sunny kitchen. East/ West views, garden space, porch and deck, hard wood floors. No pets, no smoking.

References. $925/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM apartment with all appliances, heat and rubbish removal. No pets, no smoking. $800/month, $850 deposit. 802‑453‑2275.

ONE BEDROOM, FIVE‑STAR energy efficient apartment in Salisbury, close to Lake Dunmore. One half of duplex.

Large bedroom with full bath up. Living room and kitchen with all appliances on first floor. Heated basement with W/D. Private sun deck. $850/ month, plus utilities. Absolutely non‑smoking, no pets on prem‑ ises. Deposit and references required. One year minimum lease. Available 4/1/2018. Call 802‑352‑6678.

PROCTOR, VT: $850 per month, 2 bedroom townhouse duplex, washer/dryer hook‑ ups. Parking, snow and trash removal included. Available early to mid April. Call Kathy 855‑1570 or Tony 855‑1531.

WANTED RENTAL: SMALL APT. preferably Vergennes or within 10 miles. Em‑ ployed adult with no pets.

802‑456‑1200.

NEW 2018 ENERGY Star dis‑ play models, modular, double‑ wides and singlewides. Open 7 days a week. Beanshomes. com. 600 Rte. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@ beanshomes.com.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The building season is upon us. If you’re considering a new home you should look at our two remaining lots on East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane.

This is an established residen‑ tial development with town water, nearby tennis courts, playground and only minutes away from the Snow Bowl and Lake Dunmore. Call Jack at 388‑2502 or 388‑7350.

Att. Farmers FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

FOR SALE‑JOHN DEERE 3950 chopper with 2 row head and hay head and Brillion 18ft spring tooth. Proctor, VT 802‑558‑8370.

FOR SALE: KILN dried pine shavings and pine sawdust.

Delivered in 50 cubic yard loads. Call and leave a mes‑ sage at 802‑623‑6731.

HAY FOR SALE small first cut, $2.50. Small second cut, $3.50. 802‑377‑5455.

LONG TERM LEASE DE‑ SIRED: sub‑acre portion of land not suitable for farming, to be used to build a trailer house.

No permanent structures. Ref‑ erences. 802‑922‑1446.

Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

Talk to our sales professionals.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

VERMONT’S TWICE-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Middlebury, VT 05753 • (802) 388-4944 • www.AddisonIndependent.com

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aer‑ ating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Motorcycles 2005 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C‑90 VL1500. 2,900 miles, black. Windshiled, Saddle‑ bag and backrest. Stored in Garage. Excellent condition. $4,100. 802‑759‑2480.

Boats 16’ STARCRAFT ALUMINUM V‑HULL lake boat. Wide, deep and stable. 64” wide, 15” deep.

New transom, anchor and ropes. 16’ trailer, new tires and rims, Bearing Buddies. 2 coats fresh Derusto paint. Great big lake boat. $1,000. OBO Deliv‑ ery available. 802‑453‑4235.

6’ DINGHY, FIBERGLASS. Good shape, no leaks. $300.

OBO 802‑453‑4235.

Cars PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION 4/28/18 at 9am. Includes ‘17 Honda Accord ‑ 2,000 miles, ‘13 HD FLHX, ‘06 F‑150 King Ranch and more. Williston, VT. 1‑800‑474‑6132. THCAuc‑ tion.com.

Wanted LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auction. Please NO appliances or electronics.

Call for pick up, 388‑7124.

Help us, help others.

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RESPONSIBLE BREAD LOAF student seeks farm sit‑ ting/house sitting opportunities.

30 years experience with large/ small animals. Excellent refer‑ ences. 518‑521‑0006.

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.

WANTED TO BUY: Food grade 275 gallon plastic totes, wholesale. 802‑453‑4235.

Public Notices

can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 7B, 8B and 9B.

Addison (1)

Middlebury (3)

Addison County Court‑ house (1)

New Haven (1)

Addison County School District (1) Addison County Superior Court (1)

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing.

Att. Farmers

Cornwall Central Cemetary (1) Gage Cemetary Associa‑ tion (1)

Notice to Creditors (1) Prospect Cemetary As‑ sociation (1) Rutland Northeast Super‑ visory Union (2) Shoreham (1) Whiting (1) Vermont Rail Systems (1)

VERMONT RAIL SYSTEM Vermont Railway • Green Mountain Railroad Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad • Washington County Railroad & WACR Conn River Division Weed Control Program Newspaper Advertisement

The Vermont Rail System has applied to the Secretary of Agriculture for a permit to apply herbicides to its tracks for control of weed growth in the ballast.

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State police detectives cite city man for sexual assault of juvenile ADDISON COUNTY — On April 19, Vermont State Police Det. Trooper Patrick Slaney cited Thomas Hall, 45, of Vergennes for three counts of sexual assault based on incidents reported earlier this year.

State police detectives assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations on Feb. 13 were notified of a sexual assault complaint in Ferrisburgh. During the course of investigation, which included a number of interviews, police report that they learned Hall on three occasions sexually assaulted a juvenile.

Hall is scheduled to answer the charges on May 21 in Addison Superior Court, criminal division.

In other recent activity Vermont State Police: • On April 11 cited Harlie Wimble, 28, of Granville, for driving with a criminally suspended license.

• On April 17, during the late-day hours, conducted a saturation patrol on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, Waltham and

New Haven with a focus on speed violations, drivers’ use of handheld devices while driving, use of seatbelts and promotion of driver safety and education. As a result of the patrol police stopped 12 vehicles resulting in six traffic tickets and seven written warnings.

• On April 17 stopped a vehicle on Route 7 in North Ferrisburgh and cited Thomas Barr, 38, of Burlington for driving with a criminally suspended license.

• On April 17 at approximately 4 p.m. responded to a one-car crash on Route 22A in Orwell. State police said that Gabrielle Ochs, 19, of Orwell, was driving a 2007 Dodge Caliber when it left the road and struck a tree. Ochs and her passenger were transported to Porter Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The car was considered a total loss.

Route 22A was temporarily reduced to one lane of travel due to the collision.

Vermont State Police officers were assisted on scene by members of the Orwell Fire Department, Middlebury Regional EMS and the Orwell Rescue Squad.

• On April 17 at approximately 5:45 p.m. tried to stop a black Honda Civic on Route 116 in Bristol for defective equipment, and the vehicle accelerated and passed multiple vehicle while travelling southbound.

Police report that the vehicle drove into oncoming traffic, causing multiple vehicles to drive off the paved roadway and onto the soft shoulder. Troopers used blue lights and sirens to stop the vehicle, and the vehicle stopped approximately 30 seconds after the lights and sirens were activated, troopers report.

Police cited the driver, identified

Vt. State

Police Log

Addison man cited for drunk driving VERGENNES — Vergennes police cited Erik A. Brands, 28, of Addison for driving under the influence, following a stop for speeding on West Main Street on April 17.

Police said they measured Brands’ blood-alcohol content at 0.126 percent; the legal limit for driving is 0.08.

In other action last week, Vergennes police: • Investigated a disorderly conduct complaint at Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot on April 16. Police said two men and a woman were arguing about missing keys and other issues. Since nothing physical had occurred, police sent the people on their way, though the matter remains under investigation, according to police.

• Were informed of the theft of a state inspection sticker from a trailer parked off South Maple Street on April 18.

• Received a report that someone had stolen gas from a truck parked off South Maple Street on April 18.

• Were informed of a hit-and-run accident in the Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot on April 18.

• Ticketed a driver for speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia

Vergennes Police Log

following a stop for speeding on West Main Street on April 18. Police said the driver had been traveling 20 miles per hour above the posted limit.

• Responded to a report of a minor altercation between two Northland Job Corps students on April 19. Police didn’t cite either of the students for any offense, though they reported both individuals were dismissed from the Job Corps program.

• Helped an elderly driver change a flat tire on Route 7 on April 19.

• Assisted Vermont State Police at an Addison home where someone had reportedly heard a gunshot on April 19.

Police said there had been no gunshot and the residents were OK. • Spoke at Vergennes Union High School on April 20 on the subject of illegal drugs.

• Helped a driver whose vehicle had broken down in the Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot on April 20. Police said the officer helped push the vehicle out of

GAGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Annual Meeting Sunday, May 6 at 2:00 P.M. Ferrisburgh Grange Hall 3279 Route 7

WARNING - TOWN OF SHOREHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

4/26

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Town of New Haven is accepting bids for cemetery maintenance services to include mowing, and trimming at least 1 foot beyond fencing at the Riverside Cemetery Starting ASAP. Certificate of insurance required.

All bids must be received in the town office on or before the select board meeting on May 1st.

The Town also reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason deemed necessary.

Please contact the Town offices for more information 453-3516.

4/26

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY INVITATION TO BID

Sealed competitive bids for site maintenance at the police station at 1 Lucius Shaw Lane, Middlebury to include mowing, weed control, garden maintenance, and snow plowing.

Information for Bidders and Bid Forms can be obtained without charge at the Police Station at 1 Lucius Shaw Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753, or can be accessed on the Police Department and Town webpages at www.townofmiddlebury.org orwww.middleburypolice. org. Contractors wishing to schedule a pre-bid site visit or seeking other information may contact BJ Carter at 388-4018. Bids must be received by 3 PM on May 11th, 2018 to be considered for the contract.

4/26

TOWN OF WHITING REQUEST FOR BIDS

the way of traffic.

• Convinced a John Graham Emergency Shelter resident to come out of her locked room to speak with shelter staff on April 20.

• Helped state police arrest a fugitive from justice from Virginia on April 20.

• Helped state police take into protective custody a drunken man in the Ferrisburgh area on April 21.

• Assisted a person who had locked herself out of her car on April 21.

• Broke up an argument between two siblings at a West Main Street home on April 21.

• Took, to University of Vermont Medical Center, a person on Short Street who had threatened suicide on April 21.

• Launched an investigation on April 22 into the alleged sexual assault of a Vergennes man.

• Cited Chad M. Loseby, 29, of South Burlington for driving under the influence of drugs, following a stop for speeding on Hillside Drive on April 22.

Police added Loseby was driving without vehicle registration or insurance.

• Checked the welfare of a young boy in the Hillside Drive area on April 22.

The Town of Whiting is accepting bids for the 2018-2019 lawn mowing season. Parcels include the Town Office, Town Hall, the Old School and the Library. All parcels include mowing and string trimming. Please include your certificate of insurance with your annual bid and mail to: Whiting Select Board Mowing Bid 29 S Main St Whiting VT 05778 Deadline May 14th and opened the same evening at the Select Board Meeting. For more information please contact the Town Clerk at 623-7813.

Gale Quenneville, Town Clerk 4/23

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 7 pm at the Shoreham Town Office to consider the review of applications #18-03 and #18-04 in accordance with provisions of Section V of the Town Zoning Regulations. The applicants, Tom and Carol Wells, request to construct a family camp with one principal residence and multiple cabins on a 20 acre parcel at 2107 Lake Street (Parcel ID# 04-01-36). The application is available at the Town Office for review. Participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to make any subsequent appeal.

John Kiernan, Chair Applicant and Property Owner: Tom and Carol Wells 25 Main Street, Unit D, Bristol, VT 05443

4/19, 26, 5/3

RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR PAINTING GYMNASIUM CEILING AND WALL SYSTEM

The OVUUSD is requesting proposals for painting the Otter Valley UHS gymnasium ceiling & wall system. Interested parties should contact Kyle Watrous at 802-247-6833 or by email at kwatrous@rnesu.org to schedule a mandatory site visit and receive bid documents.

Bids must be submitted on an official bid form, sealed and plainly marked on the outside as “PAINTING OF OVUHS GYMNASIUM” and sent to: Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union ATTN: Brenda L. Fleming 49 Court Drive Brandon, VT 05733 The bids shall be received on or before 12:00pm, Thursday, May 10, 2018. At which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids must be on District Bid form and an insurance certificate proving insurance coverage and limits must accompany the bid.

We reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to accept the bid that in our opinion serves the 4/26 best interest of the District, and to waive any informality in the bidding.

RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR EXTERIOR DOORS

The OVUUSD is requesting proposal for exterior doors to the Otter Valley UHS North facility.

Interested parties should contact Kyle Watrous at 802-247-6833 or by email at kwatrous@ rnesu.org to schedule a mandatory site visit and receive bid documents.

Bids must be submitted on an official bid form, sealed and plainly marked on the outside as “PAINTING OF OVUHS GYMNASIUM” and sent to: Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union ATTN: Brenda L. Fleming 49 Court Drive Brandon, VT 05733 The bids shall be received on or before 12:00pm, Thursday, May 10, 2018. At which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids must be on District Bid form and an insurance certificate proving insurance coverage and limits must accompany the bid.

We reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to accept the bid that in our opinion serves the 4/26 best interest of the District, and to waive any informality in the bidding.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ADDISON

The Addison Planning Commission will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

To consider the following: 1. To approve the meeting minutes of the April 16, 2018 meeting.

2. To transact any business found necessary before the board: 3. To allow time for public comment interaction at beginning of meeting.

4. The Zoning Regulations for discussing a future presentation of the 2013 copy of revisions.

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. Z.A. Ed Hanson will assist with this for us and plan for him to attend..

5. Continue working on items that are considered to be projects in progress. We will read and discuss the rough draft of “Density-zoning” as prepared with suggestions from the Z.A. for our town to implement in the Town Plan & invite him to other meetings. We will continue looking over the next 25 pgs. or so at the next meeting.

6. We will continue working on Zoning Regulations (2013 copy) & Subdivision Regulations to bring them into compliance with the revised Town Plan.

Frank Galgano, Chair Starr Phillips, Secretary Addison Planning Commission 4/26

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as 24-year-old Christopher Shores of Middlebury, for a felony charge of attempting to elude a police officer with negligent driving, driving with a criminally suspended license and violating court ordered conditions of release.

Shores was jailed with bail set at $1,000.

• On April 18 responded to a Route 22A home in Panton for a domestic dispute. Police alleged that Richard Marszalkowski, 56, of Panton had assaulted a household member. Police arrested Marszalkowski and cited him for domestic assault and with interference with access to emergency services.

• On April 18 at approximately 8 p.m., issued an alert to officers to be on the lookout for a grey Mini Cooper with a particular license plate after the vehicle fled the scene of a family fight.

About 45 minutes later troopers stopped the vehicle on Big Hollow Road in Starksboro and cited the driver, identified as 73-year-old Charles Miller of Starksboro, for driving under the influence, first offense.

• On April 20, at approximately 4 p.m., responded with Middlebury police to a Bridport home for a domestic dispute. Troopers allege that Mariah

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT

Transportation Bid Information And Request For Proposal Notice is hereby given that the Addison Central School District (District) will receive proposals to provide school bus transportation services until noon on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

All proposals should be sent to: Addison Central School District Attention: Bill Waller 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, Vermont, 05753 Proposals must be submitted and securely sealed in a suitable envelope that is clearly marked on the outside as follows: DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 12:00 PM 5/4/18 SEALED PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION The District is not responsible for proposals not properly marked.

The Carrier will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, wholly or in part, to waive any informality therein, to accept any proposal even though it may not be the lowest proposal, and to make any award which in its sole and absolute judgment will best serve District’s interests.

4/23 No award will be made at the time of opening.

NEIGHBORS TOGETHER WEBSITE REDESIGN & DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

This RFP is for design and development services for a redesign of the website ExperienceMiddlebury.com, a site highlighting the attractions, businesses and events of the Middlebury, Vermont community.

The current website, ExperienceMiddlebury.com was designed around the concept of attracting telecommuters and others to relocate to the Middlebury area. As our needs as a community have shifted in the last few years, so too has the targeted audience for the Experience Middlebury website. The site redesign needs to speak to an audience of both locals and tourists/visitors to the Middlebury area.

Our budget for the web portion of this project for this project is $25,000-$35,000. All proposals that fall reasonably within this range will be considered and weighed based on their merits. Proposals that offer flexibility in billing for non-required elements added to the website after initial launch will also be considered, as we may be able to budget for additional funding for these additional website elements or ongoing marketing efforts in the next two fiscal years. All invoices for this project must be billed before August 15, 2018, per grant requirements.

Please review the full RFP by visiting http://experiencemiddlebury.com/experiencemiddleburyrfp.

All bids due by April 30. Contract will be awarded by May 9, 2018. Target completion date for website August 15, 2018.

If you have any questions, please contact Karen at (802) 345-1366 or karen@ bettermiddleburypartnership.org 4/16

PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

802-388-1966 STATE OF VERMONT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 130-4-18 ANPR STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS. IN RE THE ESTATE OF GEORGE A. WENDEL NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of George A. Wendel of Bristol, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: April 13, 2018 Travis Wendel P.O. Box 1057 Wilmington, VT 05363 802-578-5375 Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: April 26, 2018 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 4/26

Davignon, 31, of Windsor assaulted a household member. Davignon left the scene and was located later that evening with the help of troopers from the Westminster barracks and Windsor police in the town of Windsor. Windsor police arrested Davignon and she was cited for domestic assault.

• On April 21 at approximately 2:34 a.m. stopped a motor vehicle on Route 7 in New Haven after observing multiple motor vehicle violations. Police cited Susan Lamonda, 52, of Middlebury for driving under the influence.

Public Notices on Pages 7B. 8B & 9B. CORNWALL CENTRAL CEMETERY NOTICE OF MEETING

Cornwall Central Cemetary annual budget meeting 7pm, Thursday, May 10th. At the Cornwall Town Hall. For info call 802-324-9499.

4/26

PROSPECT CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE

The Officers and all Persons interested in the Prospect Cemetery Association are hereby WARNED to meet at the Sarah Partridge Community House in East Middlebury on Monday, 7th of May at 7:30 P.M. for the following purpose.

1. To hear the reports of the officers.

2. To hold election of officers for the following year.

3. To vote on fees for the maintenance of the cemetery grounds.

4. To transact any other business that may come before the meeting.

Elaine Newton Secretary 4/19

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Middlebury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 14, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at the Town Offices, 77 Main Street, to consider the following: 1.An application (file #2018-21:001) request by Habitat for Humanity of Addison County for preliminary/conceptual conditional use review of a new 2-family home project that has been referred to the DRB by the administrative Officer. The applicants also request a front and rear yard setback waiver pursuant to Section 724. The property is located at 51 Seymour Street in the High Density Residential district (HDR), parcel ID# 21:001.

2.An application request (file #201804:027.010) by Steven Noble, dba Desabrais and Noble Inc. for an amendment to their conditional use for their retail laundry use approval dated April 27, 2011. The applicants propose to add on-site dry cleaning services to their use of the property owned by Maxwell and Susan Eaton. The property is located at 1232 Exchange Street in the General Commercial district (GC), parcel ID 04:027.010.

Plans and additional information regarding these applications 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.

David Wetmore Assistant Zoning Administrator 4/26

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 40-3-16 ANCV

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT v.

LAURIE A. MUTINI AND E-TRADE BANK OCCUPANTS OF: 2549 Sand Road, Ferrisburgh VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered , in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Laurie A. Mutini to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for LibertyQuest Financial, Inc., dated October 29, 2004 and recorded in Book 111 Page 380 of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for LibertyQuest Financial, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated April 11, 2012 and recorded in Book 141 Page 91 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT dated October 5, 2017 and recorded in Book 159 Page 374, both of the land records of the Town of Ferrisburgh for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2549 Sand Road, Ferrisburgh, Vermont on May 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Laurie A. Mutini by Deed of approximately even date and to be recorded in the Town of Ferrisburgh Land Records. Said lands and premises being more particularly described as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Tammy L. Brunet by Quit claim Deed of Ronald J. Brunet dated December 18, 2003 and recorded in Book 108, Page 232 of the Town of Ferrisburgh Land Records. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Ronald J. Brunet and Tammy L. Brunet by Warranty Deed of Marcel L. Marcotte and Dianne L. Marcotte dated September 19, 1988 and recorded in Book 69, Page 264 of the Town of Ferrisburgh Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: April 6, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 4/19

Addison Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018 — PAGE 9B

Baseball team pulls out two 1-run wins

NEARLY TWO DOZEN members of local officials gathered at the Addison County Regional Planning Commission offices in Middlebury earlier this month for a County Conservation Commission Summit, where they shared ideas about how they could work together.

Photo courtesy of Mark Nelson

Conservationists hold county summit MIDDLEBURY — A group of conservation commission members from towns across Addison County met at the Addison County Regional Planning Commission offices in Middlebury on Saturday, April 7, for a conservation summit. The meeting was planned and organized as a gathering of members of town conservation commissions to learn about the work of others around the county.

Conservation commissions are advisory bodies that exist in many towns across the state. Broadly, they are established to help communities protect and enhance their natural resources. In 1977, Vermont passed the enabling legislation to establish municipal conservation commissions. Today there are just over 100 conservation commissions in Vermont.

Under state law, municipal conservation commissions may do things like make inventories of the town’s natural resources, receive gifts of land for conservation purposes, assist and advise the local planning commission and selectboard on natural resource issues, and encourage the public’s understanding of their local environment through educational activities. Projects that a town conservation commission can become involved in will vary depending on the needs of the community.

The Addison County Conservation Commission Summit had 22 people in attendance representing 11 towns (Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Starksboro), the Addison County Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Each conservation commission had an opportunity to share the projects they were working on and conservation issues specific to their town.

Monica Przyperhart from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, presented information about how conservation commissions can get involved with Acts 171 and 174 for their towns, how town policies or initiatives fit in with state-level policymaking, and resources available to help with these and other projects.

Notes

of appreciation Lions & Knights stock food shelf Thanks to the hard work of two local organizations, the food shelf at HOPE has been restocked. The Middlebury Lions Club conducted their annual Food from the Heart food drive on Saturday, March 31, and the Knights of Columbus, at St. Mary’s Church in Middlebury, conducted a food collection during the season of Lent.

Thanks to both these efforts, hungry families coming to HOPE will find a great stock of food from which to select.

We are very grateful for these efforts, and to all involved — the Lions who stood outside stores and collected food; the many stores who hosted this drive; the store customers who purchased extra items to donate; and the parishioners who brought food to St. Mary’s.

These efforts, and the many others that take place in our community, truly make a difference to many.

On behalf of all of the people who are struggling to put food on their tables, and who find themselves at one of our local food shelves, HOPE sends heartfelt thanks.

Jeanne L. Montross Executive Director, HOPE Middlebury

Even though the meeting was early on a Saturday morning, participants said the discussion and participation was lively. There were several ideas about how the various conservation commissions could work together, such as protecting forest connector

blocks across the county and other initiatives.

The group agreed to meet again in the future in order to continue to share ideas, information, and successes in protecting Vermont’s natural resources.

MIDDLEBURY — The Panther baseball team swept a three-game series vs. Bowdoin this past weekend, including two one-run victories, as Middlebury improved its record to 10-13, 2-4 in conference play.

Action at the Middlebury field started with a single game on Saturday. Panther Hayden Smith delivered a walk-off single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, as the Panthers (8-13) collected an 11-10 win over the Polar Bears.

Bowdoin (11-14) opened the scoring in the top of the first inning, as Eric Mah touched home plate on a fielder’s choice by Jack Wilhoite for a 1-0 lead. Bowdoin added a second run one batter later when Connor Lee doubled, bringing home Joe Gentile. The visitors plated two more runs in the second.

Middlebury got its initial run in the bottom of the third, as Alan Guild drove in Justin Han with a single through the right side.

In the fourth, the Panthers tied the game with three more runs. Jake Dianno singled to right field, scoring Brooks Carroll to make it a 4-2 contest. Sam Graf lofted a deep sacrifice fly to center later in the inning, while the hosts tied the game at 4-4 when Hamilton Evans scored on a Polar Bear throwing error.

After Bowdoin reclaimed the lead at 5-4 in the fifth when Gentile walked with the bases loaded, the hosts scored three times in the bottom half of the frame. Carroll singled home Guild, and Grant Elgarten scored when a Polar Bear outfielder bobbled the ball. The Panthers made it 7-5 an infield hit by Evans, scoring Carroll.

Middlebury took a four-run lead in the sixth on an RBI double by Smith and a sacrifice fly to left field by Elgarten for a 9-5 edge.

Bowdoin got a run back in the seventh and two more in the eighth, closing the gap to a one at 9-8, but the hosts countered with a run in the bottom of the inning; the score was 10-8.

The Polar Bears tied the game in the ninth. Owen Gideon-Murphy opened the inning with a double and later scored on a base hit to left field by Mah, while Brendan O’Neill dropped a single into shallow center field, scoring Mah to make the score 10-10.

The hosts loaded the bases with one out in the last of the ninth and came away with the victory when Smith’s sharp single to left field brought Evans home.

Smith finished the game going 3-6 with two RBI, while Carroll went 3-5 with a pair of runs scored. Han and Guild added to the offense with two hits each. Conor Himstead (1-0) earned the win in relief, while Justin Legowski (3.2 innings) and Colin Waters (3.0) also saw time out of the bullpen.

Six different Polar Bears finished the game with two hits, while Lee drove in three runs and Mah scored three times. Wilhoite (0-1) suffered the loss, while starter Colby Lewis and reliever Brandon Lopez each three four innings.

SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADER Middlebury used a walk-off hit for the second day in a row during Sunday’s first game, followed by a complete-game shutout from Robert Erickson in the nightcap for a sweep of Bowdoin. The Panthers took game one by a 5-4 count, and completed

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the sweep of the three-game weekend series with a 3-0 triumph in the second contest.

In the first game, Bowdoin jumped out to the early lead, scoring a pair of runs in the top of the first. Brendan O’Neil gave the Polar Bears a 1-0 lead with a single through the right side, while Jack Wilhoite doubled the advantage with a line drive single to center field, scoring Joe Gentile.

Middlebury needed only one swing of the bat to knot the score at 2-2 in the bottom of the second, as Sebastian Sanchez singled up the middle with the bases loaded to plate a pair of runs.

Bowdoin reclaimed the lead in the top of the sixth, taking advantage a pair of Panther miscues. The Polar Bears added a run in the top of the seventh.

The Panthers rallied in their half of the seventh, plating three runs to win in walk-off fashion for the second-straight game.

Jack Miller (2-0) earned the pitching win, while starter Colby Morris went 6.2 strong innings.

In the nightcap, Erickson improved to 2-2 with his first complete of the spring. The tall righty allowed just four hits over the seven innings, striking out four.

After a scoreless first, Jake Dianno got the Panthers on the board in the bottom of the second, smacking the first pitch he saw over the right-field fence for his first career home run.

Middlebury tacked on two insurance runs in the home half of the sixth with two outs.

The Panthers’ game vs. Plattsburgh on Wednesday was postponed. The Middlebury nine will head to Hamilton this Friday and Saturday for a three-game NESCAC West series.

They will also host Trinity for a doubleheader on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Local 4-H members vie for state berth

MEMBERS OF THE Cornwall Conservation Commission shared, with likeminded commissioners from other towns, information on their work to catalog and preserve the natural setting in Cornwall.

Photo courtesy of Mark Nelson

BRISTOL — Northwest Regional 4-H Day in Bristol provided an opportunity for many of the region’s most talented 4-H’ers to demonstrate what they’ve learned through 4-H club and project work.

The venue for the April 14 event, sponsored by University of Vermont Extension 4-H, was Mount Abraham Union High School. The 74 participants represented 15 clubs in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.

In addition to winning ribbons, entries in several categories — includ-

ing action exhibits, public speaking and photography — were selected for 4-H State Day, slated for May 12 in Barre. That event will feature outstanding 4-H’ers from throughout Vermont.

The following entries from Addison County were selected for 4-H State Day: PHOTOGRAPHY: Bethany Palmer, Weybridge.

POSTER: Isabelle Gilley, Bristol; Audrey Huston, Waltham; Amelia, Calvin, Tucker and Wyatt Kennett, all from Middlebury; Brailey

Livingston and Dylan Mason, New Haven; Emma Reen, Bristol.

TABLETOP DISPLAY: Amelia Kennett (Rabbit Care), Calvin Kennett (The Egg), Tucker Kennett (The Homing Pigeon), Wyatt Kennett (Chicken Behavior) and Sophie Lu (Slime), all from Middlebury; Lea Krause, Addison (Draft Horse Breeds) To learn more about the UVM Extension 4-H program, visit uvm.edu/ extension/youth or call the State 4-H Office toll-free at 1-800-571-0668.

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Bristol

Porn defendant ordered detained again

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BRISTOL — On April 10 Bristol police assisted Middlebury police by conducting a preliminary forensic search of electronic devices belonging to Roger Schmidt, a Middlebury masseur accused of voyeurism.

An evaluation of the evidence by Bristol officers yielded 70 digital images and videos that appear to have been taken without the consent or knowledge of the customers involved, according to an affidavit filed in Addison Superior Court.

The investigation is ongoing.

Between April 9 and 15, Bristol police completed 17 foot and car patrols at various locations, namely on Mountain Street, Main Street and surrounding areas including near Bristol Elementary School.

Officers also completed 1 hour and 30 minutes of directed patrol, traffic enforcement and patrols of the police district and the town under a contract funded by Vermont Governor’s Highway Safety Program.

During that same period, officers checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School six times and completed a total of nine fingerprint requests.

In other recent activity, Bristol police: • On April 9 completed an accident report for insurance purposes.

• On April 9 at 5:15 p.m. met at the police station a female district resident who wanted to report an incident involving an ex-boyfriend at her residence. An investigation determined the incident did not rise

to the level of a crime and she was referred to family court to apply for court orders.

• On April 10 an officer taught a computer class at the Vermont Police Academy.

• On April 11 spoke with a parent and the administration of Mount Abraham Union High School regarding an incident. No criminal charges resulted.

• On April 12 in the afternoon completed a property watch in the district.

• On April 12 participated in a regular multi-disciplinary meeting at the Addison County Unit for Special Investigations.

• On April 12, along with a member of Bristol Rescue Squad, spoke to Girl Scout Troop 30344 about first aid and responding to emergencies.

• On April 12 facilitated a resolution between a landlord and former tenant in a dispute over property.

• On April 13 at 8:08 a.m. investigated a motor vehicle crash on West Street that had resulted in property damage.

• On April 12 at noon received a call expressing concern for the safety of a dog running down Lower Notch Road dragging a chain. Police were unable to locate the dog.

• On April 13 initiated three truancy investigations.

• On April 14, in the evening, checked security at local businesses.

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Quinn said the defense would not contest he failed to comply.

Germain has pleaded not guilty in federal court to knowingly using his computer on Aug. 2, 2017, to distribute the visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Germain also denied a second charge that he kicked a federal agent while a court-ordered search was conducted at his New Haven home on Nov. 7, 2017.

Germain was initially living at the home of his mother, Maureen Stevens, and step-father, Wade Stevens, on Twitchell Hill Road in New Haven when he was arrested March 9.

Conroy had agreed to release

Germain on conditions, including that he live in Orwell with his new guardian and also restricted the defendant to stay in Vermont unless approved by a Pre-Trial Services Officer. Conroy also ordered Germain to participate in mental health counseling.

Germain also was prohibited from possessing any child pornography and to stay away from anybody under the age of 18, except with the presence of an adult who knows his background.

He also was told to avoid any areas where children congregate, including schools and daycare facilities, playgrounds, parks, and arcades unless approved by Pre-Trial Services.

Man cited after driving off a road • Investigated a person being bitten MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police cited Matthew Ceda, 26, by a dog off Route 125 on April 17.

• Ticketed a man found to be in of Middlebury for driving while possession of marijuana intoxicated on Valley View during a traffic stop on Drive, after an officer Court Street on April 18. allegedly saw him drive off • Investigated an Seminary Street Extension Police Log attempted break-in at three times on April 17.

Police said Ceda refused to submit the Middlebury Antiques Center on Route 7 South on April 18. Police to a breath test.

In other action last week, Middlebury said someone tried to break into the business through the front door. police: • Returned, to its owner, a credit • Responded to a report of some disgruntled customers at the AT&T card that had been found on Court Store in The Centre shopping plaza on Street on April 19.

• Helped a local man on April 19 April 16.

• Conducted traffic control on Case who reported receiving harassing test Street after high winds downed power messages.

• Assisted state police with an lines on April 16.

• Advised Green Mountain Power ongoing domestic dispute in Bridport and state road crews that a tree had on April 20.

• Attempted to serve a court order fallen across Case Street on April 16.

• Investigated a domestic on a woman at a Weybridge Street disturbance at a Valley View home on residence on April 20.

• Conducted a death investigation April 16.

• Served a no-trespass order on at a Lower Foote Street home on April April 16 on a person not wanted at a 20. Police identified the deceased as Diane May Degray, 56, of Middlebury, North Pleasant Street home.

• Responded to a noise complaint who had died in her home of natural at a South Pleasant Street residence on causes.

• Responded to a report that April 17.

• Responded to a report of a dog someone had overdosed on drugs at a being attacked by other dogs near the Court Street residence on April 21.

• Tended to a report of a barking intersection of Case Street and Mead dog in the East Main Street area on Lane on April 17.

• Helped a man who had received a April 21.

• Told the host of a loud party on threatening text message on April 17.

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By MIKE DONOGHUE BURLINGTON — A 20-yearold Addison County man who was released while awaiting trial on federal charges of distribution of child pornography and assault on an investigator is back behind bars after violating his conditions of release.

Colin Germain, who was allowed to live with a guardian in Orwell, was ordered jailed by Federal Magistrate Judge John M. Conroy during a brief hearing in U.S. District Court in Burlington on May 19.

It was not clear exactly what conditions Germain violated, but Federal Public Defender Elizabeth

SALISBURY — The Salisbury landfill will resume Wednesday hours on May 2. Hours are the same as Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Salisbury church will have a rummage and bake sale on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5. from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. If you have good clean items to donate call Nancy at 3524375 or Tom and Mary at 352-4756.

Saturday, May 5, is Green Up Day.

South Main Street to keep the noise down on April 21.

• Were informed someone had stolen a purse from a shopper’s cart at Shaw’s Supermarket on April 21.

• Seized marijuana paraphernalia from a vehicle parked at Porter Hospital on April 22.

• Helped Vergennes police with a combative drunken driving suspect at Porter Hospital on April 22.

• Investigated a report of a man who showed up for treatment at the Porter Hospital emergency room on April 22 looking “heavily assaulted.”

Police said the man refused to identify who assaulted him nor divulge where the assault had occurred. The case is closed pending cooperation of the victim, according to police.

• Received a report on April 22 that someone had stolen a Woodbridge Lane resident’s federal tax return check.

• Assisted a man who was having a mental health crisis in the Route 7 North area on April 22.

• Responded to a report of some drunken partiers behaving poorly in the Seymour Street Extension area on April 22. Police said some of the revelers allegedly went into the street and grabbed a car door while it was passing by. Police located the host of the party and ordered him to clean up some trash that attendees had left on their way out.

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Coordinator Chris Turner will be at Kampersville store on Route 53 from 8 to 10 a.m. to pass out bags and route assignments. We need to clean our roads of winter’s debris to make them safe for walkers and bicyclists.

The music camp Point CounterPoint suffered severe damage to their main hall and property during last week’s strong winds. A GoFundMe site has been established

to raise money to help them with repairs, the link is gofundme.com/ save-point-counterpoint for those wishing to help.

There will be shortened office hours at the town office on Tuesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 17. On May 15 the office will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on the 17th from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some services may not be available.

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April 26, 2018

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The paint on Lisa Balfour’s canvases doesn’t mix together into a muddy mess because of the silicone she adds to it before applying it.

PHOTO BY TODD BALFOUR

Lisa Balfour’s paint pours pop with color

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a sun-lit studio at her Shoreham home, artist Lisa Balfour mixes red, blue, orange and yellow acrylic paints into two plastic cups. With steady, quick hands, she flips them onto a white, woodframed canvas, holding them upside-down until all of the paint drips and settles within the cups’ edges. After a few seconds, she uses the lip of the cup to push the paint in gentle

BY EMMA COTTON

swirls around the canvas.

The paints in their various colors resist each other like water and oil. That’s because, before she mixed them on the canvas, Lisa added silicone to each paint color, which keeps it from blending all together and becoming muddy.

As the paint drips and slides across the canvas, lower layers of bright blue bubble to the surface, blooming and popping. The liquid drips over the canvas’s edge, creating puddles of color on the plastic-covered table. Balfour tilts the canvas left and the paint follows, revealing

a new swath of blooms and pops. The streaks and cells of color almost look like marble.

“Oh, look at the reds,” Lisa says, as a few more cells show through.

Other paintings, in their finished state, adorn a studio wall, the tops of paint shelves and drying racks. Some feature a single color scheme — blue, green and purple pastels whose ripples resemble an underwater scene, or different shades of fiery red. Others have striking contrast, with orange blooms popping through deep blues and greens.

SEE BALFOUR ON PAGE 3

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ART

Chainlink art coming to Middlebury

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eighbors Together, the group of Middlebury boosters that is working to keep downtown vital during the railroad bridge replacement project, is getting ready to roll out its “Chain-link Gallery” art project.

Great art is often based on a grid. Ancient tapestries and contemporary computer art all begin with a simple lattice. The chain-link fence that will soon surround Fountain Park is one big grid. Rather than trying to mask it with canvases and flowers

and signage, the group looks to celebrate this enormous grid and the possibilities it will create for local artists.

The possibilities for geometric op-art are literally infinite. Simple, inexpensive materials can be used to create eye-popping effects.

Large, mural-sized figurative work is only limited to the artist’s imagination.

Ideas for art that can be hung on — or IN — the fences are being solicited. Town Hall Theater, for one, is contacting a long list of artists associated with the Jackson Gallery seeking. Artists have just

a few more weeks to submit their design proposals. Grade schools, clubs, computer types, artists of every stripe and level of experience are invited — and encouraged — to participate.

The first series of works will be mounted in June. Between two and four works will be displayed at one time, and will remain on the fence for two or three months, and then will be replaced by new works.

The artist will oversee the creation of the work on the fence.

Neighbors Together will supply the labor force — perhaps 6-10 people per artwork— and pay for the cost of materials.

It is assumed the various panels will be in the range of 10 feet wide by 8 feet high. For the all-important summer of 2020, however, it is hoped that there will be one huge mural running the entire length of the fence — 100 feet. A townscape perhaps, or a dreamscape, or who knows what?

To submit an idea, go to townhalltheater.org.

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upon, but despite that, the two tried to work on the same projects.

“When you look close, you start to see things in the paint,” she says.

“Faces, birds. It’s funny.”

Fifteen years later, when the Charlotte online food retailer Tavolo hired Todd, they took the 1,100-mile jump to Vermont. After six months, the company went under, and the search for work began.

Lisa dumps a final, smaller cup of paint, which she calls the “dirty cup,” onto a corner of the canvas. This time, white cells bloom up through a peachy pink.

“The first three or four years were really rough,” Todd said. But then, the two started freelancing — making greeting cards (mostly Christmasthemed) for Paper Magic, which sells to Walmart, among other retailers. They helped photograph a cookbook called “Vintage Pies,” where Lisa got to design the set, Todd shot it, and they both got to eat the pies.

As if the first part wasn’t enough fun, Lisa takes a mini blowtorch out from under the table. The silicone reacts to the heat and creates holes in the paint, creating space for other colors to shine through. At several inches’ distance, she passes the flame over a flat-looking section of turquoise, and bright spots of red and orange emerge. The patch starts to look like a fish with bright scales.

While Lisa paints, her husband, Todd, takes her photo. His commercial photography studio is down two flights of stairs, in the Balfours’ basement. He often shoots for Middlebury College, and his photos appear in cookbooks, greeting cards, catalogues and occasionally in the Addison Independent.

“It’s my studio, but sometimes I invite him in,” Lisa says with a smile.

Shoreham, Vt., might be the last place the couple expected to live — they met while working at an art gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Lisa had finished school at Ohio State, studying art education, and Todd was finishing up his commercial photography studies. They imagined moving to

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“If you’re in a city, you have to have a building or a formal entity,” Lisa said. “Here, it’s nothing to work out of your home.”

Lisa Balfour, who brings a career in art and photography into her home studio in Shoreham, creates colorful pieces of art by pouring paint directly onto canvases.

PHOTOS BY TODD BALFOUR

Chicago when he graduated to chase the big city lifestyle. Instead, they moved to Kansas City.

They had both landed jobs at Hallmark — Todd as a photographer, and Lisa as a photo stylist.

Husband-and-wife teams were generally frowned

It wasn’t until a year and a half ago that Lisa started with her paint pours. She learned primarily from YouTube videos — watching other artists pour the colors on canvas. One of her favorite parts of the work — and, at times, the most frustrating — is that no two paintings are ever the same, even if she uses all the same paint.

“Sometimes I just want to stay in my studio forever,” she says. “You get going, and you want to try different things.”

Lisa’s paintings will be displayed at Carol’s Hungry Mind Café in Middlebury beginning April 28 and for all of May. To view her work, visit spreesy.com/ LB4Paint.

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OUT OF TOWN Vermont artists with disabilities showcased ‘FLOURISH’ NOW ON EXHIBIT AT THE AMY E. TARRANT GALLERY IN BURLINGTON

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he Amy E. Tarrant Gallery opened “Flourish,” an exhibit showcasing work by artists with disabilities, on April 7. The exhibit will remain on view through June 30.

The gallery is open to the public Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or Flynn theater performance attendees may view the work prior to most MainStage shows and during intermission.

Five years ago, the Flynn exhibited VSA Vermont’s “Engage,” a juried show that introduced the work of 35 visual artists with disabilities. “Flourish” continues this work in partnership once again with VSA Vermont as well as Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. A statewide call garnered 46 submissions and 31 works in acrylic, oil, and watercolor; drawings in ink, pastel, crayon, and charcoal; photographs, ceramics, weaving, as well as mixed-media sculpture and assemblages were chosen

by both new and established artists.

Artists include: Marguerite Adelman, Willow Bascom, Larry Bissonnette, Lindsay Bluto, Makayla Cota, Gwendolyn Evans, Dan Fisher, Robert Alan Gold, Katrina Hagen, Jef Hill, Annie Jackson, Todd Julius, Anna King, Alexis Kyriak, Carol Langstaff, Michael Leavitt, Karen J.

Lloyd, Winnie Looby, Lennon Manson, Justin McQuiston, Michelle Monroe, Lissa Nilsson, James Primm, Sasha Maglen Ross Becker, Eva Seyller, Kaelyn Shannon, Jonah P. Sprout, Melody Squires, Kathy Velon, Pamela Wagner and Gail Wheeler.

For more information contact the Flynn at (802) 652-4500.

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IN TOWN

Dark comedy portrays the collapse of Enron

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ucy Prebble has transformed one of the most infamous scandals in financial history into a theatrical epic — “Enron.” Director Cheryl Faraone and the Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance are bringing this black comedy to the stage at the Wright Memorial Theater at the end of next week.

“Enron” is a play about the spectacular 2001 implosion of the American energy giant. As often happens with buccaneering entrepreneurs, the company and the people who ran it got a case of hubris. They figured if Enron could trade energy, it could trade anything, anywhere, in the new virtual marketplace. The misdeeds of Enron resonate today; as The Guardian’s review had it: “The triumph of the evening is that it renders Enron’s rise and fall in exciting theatrical terms, and leaves us with the feeling that, as the bonus culture thrives while others lose their jobs, the lessons of this vast collapse have still to be learned. The story of Enron is all too familiar.”

Madeleine Russell, left, Peter Schmitz and Sebastian LaPointe rehearse a scene in “Enron,” a dark comedy that will be staged at Middlebury’s Wright Theater May 3, 4 and 6.

Faraone is directing a company of 16 Middlebury College students; professional actor Peter B. Schmitz plays the infamous Ken Lay and is also serving as the movement director. This production features original music specially composed for the show by Andy Mitton.

“This is an amazing, epic piece of work, and one of which we’re especially proud,” Farone said.

“The production … has benefitted strongly from advice and insider info from a former VP from the company itself!”

Performances are scheduled for Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12/$6.

How could a play about corporate predator Enron not feature raptors?

one two three THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK VERMONT LANDSCAPE PAINTING

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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

A solo exhibit of landscape paintings in oil

by Bonnie Baird is going up a the Northern Daughters gallery in FRIDAY MAY Vergennes next week.

Baird is known for her authentic, personal paintings of the Vermont landscape. Her work possesses a subtle drama, depth and detail that pays homage to this farmer’s relationship with the land. The show, “Where to Land,” will be on view May 3-June 10, with an artists reception at the 221 Main St. gallery on May 11, 5-8 p.m.

The internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. Their moving and humorous FRIDAY MAY performance has astounded audiences around the world, and next week these little actors on strings will stop at Town Hall Theater for the troupe’s Middlebury premiere. The marionette production “Life in Motion” will be staged Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and younger.

Vermont poets Elizabeth Powell and Adrie Kusserow will both read at Bristol’s Art on Main this Friday at 6:30 FRIDAY APRIL p.m. Powell is the author of several award-winners, including “The Republic of Self,” a New Issue First Book Prize winner, and “Willy Loman’s Reckless Daughter: Living Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances,” which won the 2015 Anhinga Robert Dana Prize. Kusserow is the author of two collections of poetry, “Hunting Down the Monk” (2002), and “Refuge” (2013).

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WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY IN BRISTOL. Saturday, April 28, 9:45-11 a.m., Holley Hall. Come and sample Chen, Yang and Sun tai chi styles and catch the tai chi fever. No previous experience necessary. All are welcome. More info contact Susan Wallis at 802-453-5600.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB WILDFLOWER HIKE. Saturday, April 28, location TBA. A 2.5-mile, round trip trek with a few moderately steep ascents, includes wildflowers and a destination with views.

For more information contact David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-388-4894. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

GREEN UP DAY IN STARKSBORO. Saturday, May 5, all day, greenupvermont.org.

JUST FOR FUN STARGAZING OPEN HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 27, 9-10:30 p.m., weather permitting, Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall. Come view a variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae through the observatory’s telescopes.

Check the observatory website at go.middlebury. edu/observatory/ or call 802-443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event for weather status.

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

THEATER “THE CHRISTIANS” ON STAGE IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday-Saturday, April 26-28, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Actors Workshop opens its 2018 season with Lucas Hnath’s hit play about faith in America — and the trouble with changing your mind. The cast will be accompanied by an onstage gospel choir. Melissa Lourie directs.

There will be a post-show talk-back with audience, cast and local clergy. Tickets adults $22/students, $12 available at townhalltheater.org or the box office at 802-382-9222.

THE MET’S “CENDRILLON” LIVE IN HD IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see the MET’s the first ever production of Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story. A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast at 12:15 PM (45 minutes before the start time) by Scott Morrison. Run time 2 hours and 47 minutes. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/ $10 students (+1 preservation fee), available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-3829222.

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY PLAYERS “PLAY DATE” IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. “Play Date” is a special event where potential directors, designers, actors, and other interested theater friends can brainstorm ideas for future productions, chat with old friends, and meet new ones. Enjoy refreshments and some surprise entertainment. Bring a friend with you and get an extra ticket for the door prizes. More info at info@ middleburycommunityplayers.org.

CASHORE MARIONETTES: “LIFE IN MOTION” IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, May 4, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see Joseph Cashore present his collection of marionette masterworks in a series of scenes taken from everyday life and set to music by composers such as Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss, and Copland. A one-of-a-kind evening for adults and young adults.

Tickets $18 adults/$10 children 12 and under, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

MUSIC 2018 MIDDLEBURY BACH FESTIVAL. Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29, Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts. See the next three entries.

STEVEN ISSERLIS AND RICHARD EGARR PERFORM IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 27, 8 p.m.

Isserlis and Egarr kick off Middlebury’s Bach festival performing solo and duo sonatas by Boccherini, Scarlatti, Handel and, of course, Bach!

GEORGE MATTHEW JR. plays in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel. Middlebury College carillonneur Matthew will perform a carillon recital featuring the music of J.S. Bach. The recital can be heard outside in the area surrounding Mead Memorial Chapel. Free and open to the public.

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J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion performed in Middlebury. Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center. Conducted by John Butt, featuring area soloists, the Bach festival Orchestra and Middlebury College Choir prepared by Jeffrey Buettner. Tickets and info at 802- 443-MIDD (6433), go.middlebury. edu/arts or go.middlebury.edu/bachfest.

HILTON PARK PLAYS IN BRANDON. Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 632 Country Club Rd. Come hear this three-piece folk/Americana group from southern Maine. Concert tickets $20.

Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net.

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

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FIDDLERS IN BRANDON. Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m., American Legion, Route 7 South. Jam session/open stage at 11 a.m., followed by fiddling, music and dancing at noon. 50/50 raffle and door prizes, refreshments available. All fiddlers welcome. Cover charge $3.

THE DISSIPATED EIGHT IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Enjoy the sounds of The Dissipated Eight, Middlebury College’s premier all male a cappella group. The D8 performs both barbershop and contemporary music. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

MIDDLEBURY AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, May 1, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Damascus Kafumbe directs this concert showcasing the diversity and richness of African music beyond drumming-based practices, and highlighting the dynamic nature of these traditions. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“D.O.A.” on stage in Brandon. Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., Auditorium, Otter Valley Union High School.

Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre will present an encore performance of this one-act play, chosen to represent the state of Vermont at the New England Drama Festival in New Hampshire.

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BOOKS ELIZABETH POWELL & ADRIE KUSSEROW READING IN BRISTOL. Friday, April 27, 6:30 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. In continuation of their celebration of National Poetry Month, Art on Main will host Vermont poets Elizabeth Powell and Adrie Kusserow. Both presenters are prize-winning poets.

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Celebrate independent bookstores with a Plant-YourOwn Bee-Friendly Seeds activity for kids and a letterpress pop-up shop with John Vincent of a Revolutionary Press. Free doughnuts, coffee, cider, and Vermont Independent Bookstores Passports.

AUTHOR MARY KATHLEEN MEHURON IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Vermont author and teacher Mehuron will read from, discuss and sign her new novel, “The Opposite of Never.”

Set in Vermont, the novel tackles opiate use, widowhood, and starting over. This event is free and open to the public.

FILM MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY CLASSIC FILM CLUB IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 27, 3-5:30 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. April’s film is “The Year of Living Dangerously,” a story of intrigue, revolution and romance in 1960s in Indonesia. Free and open to the public. More info at tinyurl.com/y95n6a68.

“13TH” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, April 28, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, 356 College St. A powerful documentary exploring the history of racial inequality and injustice in the U.S. prison system.

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

LECTURE PRESENTATION BY LAUREL RAND-LEWIS, REIFF CURATORIAL INTERN, IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, April 27, 12:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field

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Rd. Each April the Reiff Intern offers new insights on a work or project of particular interest and timeliness in the museum collection. Free..

“CHURCHILL AND ROOSEVELT: THE PERSONAL IN THE PARTNERSHIP” LECTURE IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. UVM History Professor Emeritus Mark A. Stoler examines the important personal relationship between Britain’s Prime Minister and America’s President during their World War II alliance. A Vermont Humanities Council event.

“WOLF PEACHES, POISONED PEAS, AND MADAME POMPADOUR’S UNDERWEAR: THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF COMMON GARDEN VEGETABLES” IN SHOREHAM. Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. The Shoreham Historical Society welcomes science and history writer Rebecca Rupp to discuss the stories behind many of our favorites. More info call Linda Larrabee at 802-897-2275.

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LESSONS IN

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

MAGIC IN HEARING

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n a recent meeting up on the hill, my colleague began our time together by asking for name introductions and sharing of our superpower. The thoughtful and playful people in attendance had an array of fabulous powers: spacial prowess, google master, knucklehead whisperer, super-duper pooper-scooper. I was feeling spirited that day and chimed in with my diagnostic slam dunks of four rash cases in the clinic that week. It was a lively activity and opened our minds up before we settled in for the work in front of us.

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Later that day I found myself reflecting on the exercise and pondering a thoughtful answer to her prompt. My answer: listening. For those who know me around town, that answer might make you chuckle. I’ll admit, I’m a pretty good talker as well! In all seriousness, though, this is the number one skill that I practice daily in my job as a Nurse Practitioner and Health Coach and the number one gift that I give to my family and friends.

In this world of multitasking and technological distraction, the art of listening has become an antiquated practice. It might even be equated

IN THIS HIGH-TECH WORLD WITH ENUMERABLE DISTRACTIONS, TAKE A BREATH . . . AS A HEALTH COACH I’VE LEARNED THAT LISTENING CAN BE A REAL SUPERPOWER. to getting a handwritten letter in a metal mailbox! Yet, listening is essential for connection — connection to ourselves and what really matters in our lives as well as connection to others as we live in community. In case you have gotten a little rusty in this area, here are a few tips I use to cultivate my listening practice.

Start by listening to yourself. We can only truly give others what we are willing to give ourselves. Certainly one could neglect their needs and attend to others, but the outcome SEE LISTENING ON PAGE 9

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would not be true caring — it would likely be resentment, martyrdom and burnout. Our lives can often feel like a sprint from the time we wake up until our head hits the pillow at the end of day. One way to honor your intention to inner listening is to carve out space in your day to be quiet with yourself. You can start with just five minutes, maybe as you start the day with your tea or coffee. Or possibly you may choose to find a quiet space for yourself during your break or lunch hour. Try asking yourself a question like, what do I want to say yes to in my life? Then, take the time to pause and listen for the answer. Even better, you could just sit and listen to yourself breath and notice what it feels like to be in your body today, right now, right here.

Close your mouth and open your ears. We have two ears and one mouth for a reason! When we really listen, we have the opportunity to both hear and understand. Be curious, what might I learn about this person today? Ask them how they are and then listen for the answer. Watch them with your eyes.

Put down your phone, book or newspaper. Stop tapping your foot or glancing at the clock or door. Let go of your internal dialogue about how you will respond. Go old-school by single-tasking and focus even for just two minutes on who is in front of you, what they are saying, and who they are. In my training as a nurse, we were educated in both the art and science of nursing. The science was straightforward; you study and acquire the necessary knowledge. The art of nursing is grounded in the wisdom of listening. This is where the real healing takes place, more than in any recommendation that I can give or medication that I can prescribe. When you listen wholeheartedly, and people feel heard and seen, I honestly believe magic occurs. The magic is in the true connection experienced and a sense of shared humanity.

For a decade now runners have been coming to the Land of Milk and Honey during the first week in May to take part in the most beautiful half-marathon around. On Sunday, May 6, the Middlebury Maple Run celebrates its 10th anniversary. Founded in 2009 by a group of running enthusiasts, the event has grown from a starting field of 225 runners in its first year to more than 850 in 2017. Various perks have been added to the event during the past decade: a two-person relay race (2010), a three-mile fun run (2017), a pancake breakfast (2015), live music along the course

by Middlebury College student musicians (2015), a finishers’ medal produced by Maple Landmark (2014), among other highlights.

“We’ve always tried to add something new or different every year of the race to make it interesting and keep runners coming back,” said Sue Hoxie, race co-director. “But, what has remained the same over the years are the friendly volunteers, a beautiful, scenic race course, and a desire to support the local economy and Addison County nonprofit organizations. This race has really become a destination event for New England runners and annual tradition for many who live locally.“ New for 2018 are two programs that will help runners achieve their goals. A 16-week training program with personalized coaching

was available to all runners to help them prepare for the event by giving them a schedule of miles to run per day and week.

On race day complimentary pacing services will be available for runners with goal times of 1 hour, 40 minutes, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:30.

Both programs are free with registration and keep runners on track to meet their goals.

This year’s races offer athletes three distances to choose from — a half marathon (13.1 miles), a two-person half marathon relay, and a three-mile fun run. The shorter distance may appeal to new runners who are interested in getting their feet wet in a running event or anyone interested in turning the day into a family event. The three-mile fun run uses the same start and finish as the other distances and uses a loop, much of it through the Middlebury College campus, that is a subset of the longer course. The half marathon and relay races start at 9 a.m. and the three-mile fun run starts at 9:15 a.m. The fun run is not recommended for children under 7 and baby strollers are not permitted on the course.

After finishing their race, athletes can load up on freshly-made pancakes and locallytapped maple syrup. Entry into the post-race breakfast is included in the registration fee for all runners, and guest tickets are available for purchase.

Laura Wilkinson is a Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Health Coach at Middlebury College. Learn more about her and her coaching at middlebury.edu/middleburyintegratedhealthcoach.

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Pastor Paul is about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church’s belief. A big-little play about faith in America – and the trouble with changing your mind.

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Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met for the first time, with Joyce DiDonato in the title role.

Scott Morrison gives a pre-show talk in the studio at 12:15pm.

Fri. 5/4 7pm $18/ $10 Kids 12 and under

CASHORE MARIONETTES:

LIFE IN MOTION In the performance Life in Motion, Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette masterworks. Characters of depth, integrity, and humanity are portrayed in a full evening unlike anything else in theater today.

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BENEFIT CONCERT

Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert where students share what they’ve learned. Fundraiser enables non-profit to offer instruction to students who seek access to the power of music. Reception after the performance. Visit mcmcvt.org for more info.

Sun 5/6 2pm $15

HEART IN THE ’HOOD

MIKE SOMMERS An autobiographical true story from Vermont native Mike Sommers, one of the stars of Netflix’s revolutionary, inclusive series, Sense8. Sommers returns to THT with the sequel to his fish-out-of-water tale, Hick in the ‘Hood.

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EXHIBITS 10 Years: The Cameron Print Project. On view Jan. 9-April 29, featuring 29 works of art produced over the past decade in a series of annual collaborations between visiting artists and advanced printmaking students. The Middlebury College Museum of Art, located in the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

American Wood Sculptor John Cross: A Contemporary Figurative Folk Artist. On view March 20-July 8, featuring the whimsical wood carvings of folk artist John Cross. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St., Middlebury.

(802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Ancient Mediterranean And Early European Art. Ongoing exhibit, highlighting an Egyptian Old Kingdom relief and an early 15-century Italian panel painting. Lower Gallery at the Middlebury College Museum of Art, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007.

Art from Farm to Table. On view March 2-April 30, featuring a fresh exhibit of pastel paintings by Middlebury artists Judy Albright and Cristine Kossow. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St., Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org.

Barn Art. On view April 6-June 16, featuring a juried collection of works from 31 different artists in celebration of barns. Compass Music and Arts Center, 333 Jones Dr., Brandon. (802) 247-4295 or cmacvt.org.

Everything All Together. On view March 15-April 29, featuring a solo exhibit from Maine contemporary artist Hannah Secord Wade. Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com.

The Last of the Hill Farms: Photographs by Richard Brown. On display April 10-June 23, this exhibit offers the chance to experience the Vermont that Brown entered and began to photograph in the 1970s. Fifty years later, the lives, landscapes and time period he so lovingly captured are available for viewing through these large-format, finely detailed, photographic prints. Opening reception and gallery talk on Friday, May 18, 5-7 p.m. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 3884964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

Our Town Our Town: Love, Joy, Sadness and Baseball — 100 Years of Photographs from the Sheldon Museum. On view March 20-July 8, featuring three dozen photographs from the museum’s Research Center curated by James Pease Blair. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St., Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org. Reception, Friday, April 13, 5-7 p.m.

Pastel, Pastel, Pastel... Three Artists and their Pastel Journey. On view April 6-May 11, featuring work by Judy Albright, Cristine Kossow and Norma Jean Rollet. Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury.

(802) 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org.

Springtime. On exhibit for the month of April, featuring work by Helen Shulman and Karen O’Neil at Edgewater Gallery on the Green, 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury. And work by Jill Matthews and Kay Flierl at Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill Street, Middlebury. (802) 989-7419, (802) 458-0098 or edgewatergallery-vt.com.

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MUSIC & MORE Mahaney Center to celebrate 25 years THE PARTY WILL INCLUDE MOCKTAILS, MUSIC AND THE ‘NOCTURNE’ STUDENT-RUN ARTS FESTIVAL

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an you believe that it’s been 25 years since the new arts center opened at Middlebury College?

Yep. What’s now called the Kevin P. Mahaney ’84 Center for the Arts, or MCA, opened in 1992 to provide an environment for the creation of art, and to invite Middlebury College and community audiences to experience the work of local, national and international artists. After thousands of events, it has truly become a hub for the arts. The yearlong 25th anniversary celebration began with Bandaloop dancing on the side of the building and an outdoor party last September. Events throughout the academic year will culminate with a grand celebration of the arts at Middlebury College on Saturday, May 5, including a mix of free and ticketed events.

The party starts at 6 p.m. (outdoors on the MCA Plaza unless weather moves the events inside) with tacos, pretzels, sliders and mocktails.

Boston-based artist Loïca will perform her beautiful Latin American rhythms and poetic lyrics. The Museum of Art will open with special displays by students in the Museum Assistants Program.

Middlebury College opened its big arts hub a quarter-century ago. Next weekend it will host a big 25th anniversary celebration for the Mahaney Center for the Arts that will include theater, dance, music, food and more.

The evening then moves indoors into three different ticketed events: Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of Spirits will perform their refreshingly fun world music in Robison Hall. The Dance Program proudly presents their senior students’ thesis work in the Dance Theatre. The Theatre Program hosts the play “Fifth Planet” in Seeler Studio Theatre, the senior work of Eliza Renner and Connor Wright.

Immediately following these events, audiences are invited to stay for a reception in the upper and lower lobbies, plus an exciting new event

called “Nocturne: A Middlebury Arts Festival.”

This student-run event from 9 p.m. until after midnight will take over the campus with dance, film, drawings, paintings, plays, concerts, standup comedy, food, lights, film, installations, fashion, pottery, poetry and more. Throughout the night, Middlebury College students will create artwork and weave together the Middlebury community through the arts. Look for maps and schedules at the MCA. Happy 25th anniversary!

live music Steven Isserlis and Richard Egarr in Middlebury. Friday, April 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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

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

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

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

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion in Middlebury. Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Swillbillie in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

The Dissipated Eight in Middlebury. Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

MCMC Benefit Concert in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Percussionist and composer Cyro Baptista and The Banquet of Spirits will perform a concert of world music on May 5 to celebrate the Mahaney Center for the Arts’ 25th anniversary.

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the movie A QUIET PLACE — RUNNING TIME: 1:30 — RATING: PG-13 Just to level with you at the outset: I’m no fan of horror movies. When good reports began to sift in about “A Quiet Place” it seemed the best choice during this extremely weak movie spring. Just about two minutes passed before the originality and skill up there on the screen scared the audience into stone cold silence. Who is responsible for this wickedly absorbing movie?

Director John Krasinski worked with writers Bryan Woods and Scott Beck to bring this story to life. We are pulled in on the 89th day after a slew of monsters invaded the land around a New York state family. Because the monsters’ eyes can’t guide them successfully to the food they need, they pounce and eat anything that makes a noise. The Abbott family learns quickly to live in absolute silence, to walk barefoot, to sneak through life to avoid becoming food for the invaders. That premise ensures that the story will be delivered in silence while occasional background music reflects different moods.

Complete quiet invites us to re-examine the noises of our own world.

Father Lee (John Krasinski) spends his time trying to figure out how to send an SOS to the bigger world. Mother Evelyn (Emily Blunt) tends her children — teenager Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and eight-yearold Marcos (Noah Jupe). Both of these young people understand the disastrous possibilities of noise and both are cooperative and clever.

No arguments in this situation, just how are they going to stay alive if these monsters hear even the noise from a dropped bottle cap — or when someone steps on a nail?

As for Mom and Dad, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, married in real life, do a beautiful job of creating two people who stay calm in the face of catastrophe. Each is believable in this outsize state of horror and both are dedicated to saving their children. Whenever a tiny noise erupts, a monster surges in for food. It is probably best just to say the

Emily Blunt plays Evelyn Abbott in John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place.”

actors are so good that you will be glued to your seat in fear. Each of them is not just credible, but inventive. The filmmakers were wise to delay the arrival of the monsters until late in the movie. Watching a family cope with living in silence gives us time to appreciate each of them. We don’t want anything bad to happen.

In a dire situation we’ve never imagined, this family wins us completely and then, suddenly a noise followed by the inevitable invasion of the actual monsters explodes. Those of you who love horror may love these final minutes. Those of us who don’t will keep rooting for the people we have come to know. Just hang in and imagine the creativity it took to create a world of absolute silence for an entire family. And when you go home, have fun listening to the sounds in the world around you that you thought was so quiet. Did someone just drop a bottle cap?

— Reviewed by Joan Ellis

the book YOU THINK IT, I’LL SAY IT — CURTIS SITTENFELD (Random House)

The British author Will Self once said, “A short story is a shard, a sliver, a vignette.” The best ones land a blow. Or slice a vein.

Not every story in Curtis Sittenfeld’s “You Think It, I’ll Say It” succeeds to that degree, but several do, and as a collection it is a thoroughly satisfying investment of time. Sittenfeld, the author of bestselling contemporary novels such as “Prep” and “Eligible,” brings her prodigious talents of observation, plotting and satirical wit to stories such as “Plausible Deniability,” in which a married man conducts a secret email correspondence about classical music with his brother and morning running partner’s wife; and “The Prairie Wife,” in which a gay woman obsesses over a former lover’s new and unlikely fame as the social media darling of conservative homemakers. Sittenfeld’s stories, while specific to our time, technology, politics and popular culture, contain substantial themes of envy, identity and expectations, and are sure to resonate with readers across a range of ages and experiences. I, for one, binged on this brave and entertaining collection.

— Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury.

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6 MORE DISTINCTLY MODERN SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado Difficult Women by Roxane Gay

Homesick for Another World by Ottessa Moshfegh Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders

Awayland: Stories by Ramona Ausubel The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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The benefits of child-safe home improvements All family members should be considered when home improvements are being planned, especially the youngest household residents who may not be responsible enough to avoid accidents and injuries.

According to a recent Vital Signs

report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental injuries are a leading cause of death among the country’s youth — with one fatality occurring every hour from something entirely preventable. The CDC notes that the leading causes of child injury include suffocation, drowning, poisoning,

fires and falls. More can be done to keep children safe, and many strategies start at home.

Install security systems A security system can be just as effective at keeping little ones inside as it is at keeping unwanted

guests outside. Alarms can be set to sound anytime a window or door is breached, which can deter curious children from trying to leave the house without permission. Pair the alarm system with secure locks and high latches that can also stop children in their tracks.

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furniture can be tempting to climb; therefore, using anchors to secure furniture to walls for security is a must.

Remove fall hazards Install locking cabinets Safety devices installed on windows that are above ground level can keep children safe. Stair rails should be secure and in good working order.

Temporary gates can block kids from getting on stairways. Improve lighting around staircases to help children and adults avoid falls, and remove any obstacles.

Anchor heavy furniture The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that unanchored televisions and top-heavy furniture can tip over onto children and cause severe injuries and even death. Everyday

Locking cabinets can keep medications, household chemicals, home improvement paints and solvents, and other potential poisons out of reach.

Erect fencing around pools and yards Install fencing around pools to keep children from wandering close to the water’s edge. Towns and cities may require certain fence heights or self-latching gates to keep little ones safe.

Young children should never be left to their own devices around any source of water, whether it’s a pool, tub or toilet.

Test and replace smoke alarms Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are only

useful if they are functional.

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Music school marks four years with benefit concert

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has been four years since the Middlebury Community Music Center opened its doors to aspiring musicians young and old. Since then it has become a vibrant and well-loved member of

the community.

The Center will celebrate its 4th annual Scholarship Benefit Concert at the Town Hall Theater on Saturday, May 5, at 1 p.m. Students and faculty will perform bluegrass, classical, jazz, and more, sharing lots of great music after a terrific year of learning.

The concert is a fundraiser to support this local nonprofit organization. It is their goal to offer high quality music instruction to all who seek it in the community and to give students access to the life-changing power of music. Join MCMC for a reception after the performance to celebrate an amazing fourth year.

Tickets are $10 general admission/ $20 generous admission and are available at the THT Box Office: 802-382-9222,

Joshua Kafumbe, a violin student at the Middlebury Community Music Center, performs in the 2017 MCMC Benefit Concert at Town Hall Theater. This year’s benefit will take place May 5.

townhalltheater.org, or in person MondaySaturday noon-5 p.m.

For more information about MCMC visit their website at mcmcvt.org/.

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Sunday, July 8

7 p.m. Makoomba Vibrant Afro-fusion and tantalizing traditional Tonga rhythms

Monday, July 9

Noon Rik Palieri 7 p.m. James Hill and Anne Janelle Canadian Folk Music Award-winning ukulele/cello duo 8:30 p.m. The Bengsons Indiefolk band with a foot-stomping, feel-good folk vibe

Tuesday, July 10 Noon Jon Gailmor 7 p.m. Night Tree:One of the most exciting roots-based music groups offering Celtic-tinged fusion 8:30 p.m. Genticorum: Energetic and original Québécois musical trio

Wednesday, July 11

Noon No Strings Marionette Company 7 p.m. Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman Pioneering harp/guitar duo rooted in the Irish tradition 8:30 p.m. The Barbra Lica Quintet Fast-rising star in the Canadian Jazz scene

Thursday, July 12

Noon Robert and Gigi 7 p.m. The Ballroom Thieves Harmony-driven spirited blues, folk and rock trio 8:30 p.m. The Mammals Indieroots trailblazers; high-octane Americana quintet

Friday, July 13

Noon Magician Tom Verner 7 p.m. The Welterweights Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompsonfronted Vermont-based rockin’ country band 8:30 p.m. Stone Cold Roosters Modern, old-school, swing and honky-tonk band

Saturday, July 14 7 p.m. Vermont Jazz Ensemble Street Dance: Big Band tunes to dance the night away; come early for swing-dance lessons with Jim Condon.

The Festival is supported by community donations and volunteers. Join us!

Support this year’s Festival at the “donate” link on our website or by mailing to: Festival on-the-Green, PO Box 451, Middlebury, VT 05753

Info: 802-462-3555 | festivalonthegreen.org

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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 Physical Address:154 Creek Road Mailing Address: 77 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Other Contact Info: 802-458-8014 & 802-458-8015 Website: townofmiddlebury.org — Go to Departments and select Parks and Recreation FB@ Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation

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 Zoe Kaslow - A.C.T. Rep.

STAFF Dustin Hunt, Program Coordinator 802-458-8014 • (802) 771-7107 (Cell during hours of 9am-5pm) DHunt@townofmiddlebury.org Brian Hald, Assistant Program Coordinator 802-458-8015 (work) • Bhald@townofmiddlebury.org ADVERTISING The Addison Independent prints and distributes this publication four times per year. We welcome your advertisement for a business, program or event in our publication for a fee; please contact us for more specific information: ads@addisonindependent.com or 388-4944.

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 802-458-8015.

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COURSE

19-mile & 10k timed runs, 2-mile family fun run/walk. All courses are loops on pristine trails through woods, farmland, meadow and river valleys, circumnavigating the town.

LOCATION

Start & end at Wright Park in Middlebury, VT. Post-race celebration with refreshments, prizes & music. All welcome, any ability.

Event hosted by the Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT). All proceeds help to maintain & improve the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM).

Registration open now at http://www.maltvt.org

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, 802-458-8015 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.

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2018 Summer Program Start Dates APRIL

26th - Summer Activity Guide Released Registration opens for most programs 30th - Session 1 Power Mama Early Morning Group Training MAY 4th & 5th 6th 9th 15th –

– Bike and Outdoor Gear Swap Human Powered Parade and Celebration Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride Foot Care Clinic

JUNE 2nd - Kids Obstacle Course Race 4th - Tai Chi Moderate-Advanced Level begins 11th - Gym Closes for Floor Maintenance 16th - Town Pool Open (Weekend Only) 18th - Camp Kookamunga Week 1- Spare Time Bowling Pool begins full operating schedule Gymnastics Camp Session 1 Session 2 Power Mama Early Morning Group Training

4 Kicks Soccer Camp 19th - Fit Mama Stroller Fitness Class- Summer Session Foot Care Clinic 25th – Camp Kookamunga Week 2 – Fort Ticonderoga MiddNourishes Free Lunch Program Begins Swim Lessons Session I Tennis Session I Golf Camp Session I Art Camp – Design and Build Your Own Tree House Vermont Wilds Day Camp Challenger Sports Soccer Camp JULY 2nd – Camp Kookamunga Week 3 – Circus Smirkus Tennis Session II Art Camp – Birds on the Wing 9th - Camp Kookamunga Week 4 – Echo Center Vermont Voltage Soccer Camp Swim Lessons Session 2 Golf Session II Tennis Session III Art Camp – Whirligigs and Thingamajigs A.C.T. Camp Week I- VT Scavenger Hunt Gymnastics Camp Session II 16th – Camp Kookamunga Week 5 – Lake Monsters Game

JULY (continued)

16th – Gymnastics Session III Golf Session III- Girls only Flip, Dance and Circus Camp Art Camp – Rainbow Paper Camp A.C.T. Camp Week II- Outdoor Sports 17th - Foot Care Clinic 23rd – Camp Kookamunga Week 6 – Fun Spot Middlebury Mayhem Youth Basketball Camp Tennis Session IV Swim Lessons Session 3- Evening Session Art Camp - Never Laugh at a Live Dragon Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft Camp A.C.T. Camp Week III- STEAM 30th – Camp Kookamunga Week 7- Get Air VT Golf Session IV- Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Session V Superhero Training Camp Art Camp – Weird and Wacky Art! Field Hockey Camp Begins Survival and Bushcraft Camp Begins A.C.T. Camp Week IV- Wilderness and Exploration AUGUST 6th - Camp Kookamunga Week 8 - Field Days Global Premier Soccer Camp Art Camp – Fairies and Friends Session 3 Power Mama Early Morning Training A.C.T Camp Week V- Farm to Teen 10th - MiddNourishes Ends 13th – Camp Kookamunga Week 9 – Ice Skating Steam Camp for Girls- Session 1 Art Camp – Art of Thailand 20th - Steam Camp for Girls- Session 2 Challenger Sports Soccer Camp 21st - Foot Care Clinic 23rd - Fall Activity Guide Released SEPTEMBER 4th - Fall Programs Begin 10th - Pre-School and Kindergarten Soccer Begins 15th - Woofstock

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Middlebury Nourishes

Free Summer Meals for Kids 2-18!

WHEN: Monday through Friday • 12-1pm • Starting June 25th and ending Aug.10th (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 9th-13th WHO: Anyone between the ages of 2 through 18, No Registration. Just come!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Gym Closure- The gym at the Middlebury Recreation Center will be closed from June 11th through June 17th for annual maintenance on the floor. The offices and multi-purpose room will remain open during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

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*

Save the Date!

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Woofstock: Walk for the Animals to benefit Homeward Bound You don’t want to miss our post-walk doggie dip in the Middlebury Town Pool!

Visit homewardboundanimals.org for more info.

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CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS Camp Kookamunga Day Camp

For Children going into Grades 1-7 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Cost: $185 for Residents and $212.75 for Non-Residents (Cost is Per Week) June 18-22: Theme: Get the Summer Rolling!

Field trip to Spare Time (Bowling), in Colchester, VT. Campers will enjoy getting to know each other through cooperative sports games, and team activities. This week’s field trip will be to Spare Time, as you will find us rolling into summer!

June 25-29th: Theme: Summer Revolution! Field trip to Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, NY. Join us as we take back the summer. We will play historical games, learn about American history in our area and will conclude the week by making the same trek Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys took to Fort Ticonderoga.

July 2-6 (No camp on July 4th): Theme: Circus Acts.

Field trip to Circus Smirkus, in Essex, VT. This week is all about circus and carnival fun. The kids will learn about many different circus acts, including juggling, tumbling, and more! The kids will also enjoy a mini carnival day, right here at camp and end the week under the Big Top! July 9-13: Theme: Water Fun! Field trip to Echo, in Burlington, VT. We will dive into our fourth week learning all about aquatic animals, and summer water fun. Throughout the week we will enjoy water games and relays! We will also enjoy our lunches this week at the 40th Annual Festival on the Green right here in Middlebury!

July 16-20: Theme: World of Sports. Field trip to Vermont Lake Monsters Game, in Burlington, VT. During our fifth week at camp we will tour the world of sports.

Each day we will explore a different sport. On July 19th, we will head to the Lake Monsters game to enjoy the Annual Kids Day event.

July 23-27: Theme: Summer Science. Field trip to The Fun Spot, in Lake George, NY. Leading into week six, we will be enjoying fun filled science experiments, and many creative crafts. At the end of the week we will venture to the Fun Spot to enjoy roller skating, go carts, and more!

July 30- August 3: Theme: Camp K Takes Flight. Field trip to Get Air, in Williston, VT. As we prepare to jump into flight at Get Air, we will learn about the mysteries of flight, as well as creating our own flying objects.

Kites, planes, and bottle rockets are on this week’s agenda!

August 6-10: Theme: Local Treasures! Field trip to Field Days, in New Haven, VT. This week we will explore the History of Vermont, and what makes us unique. Maple syrup, ice cream, and more! Join us on our journey of discovering treasures from our own state.

August 13-17: Theme: Cooling Down the summer.

Field trip to Cairns Arena for Ice Skating, in South Burlington, VT. As the summer winds down, we will cool down with lots of talk about ice, ice experiments, ice games and more! Camp K will also hold our very own talent show!

Vermont Wilds Day Camp

Instructor: Josh Hardt Email: jhardt@rnesu.org Ages: 8+ Dates and Time: Monday June 25th- 29th, 9am-4pm Locations for each day of class will be emailed to participants before camp starts Cost: $175 for residents and $201.25 for non-residents Description: 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. Students will meet at dynamic locations within minutes of downtown Middlebury for an adventure of a childhood.

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Josh Hardt’s Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft Camp Instructor: Josh Hardt Email: jhardt@rnesu.org • Ages: 10+ Dates and Time: Monday July 23rd- Friday July 27th 9am-4pm Locations for each day of class will be emailed to participants before camp starts Cost: $175 for residents and $201.25 for non-residents Description: In a time of high tech gadgetry and an increased 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.

These camps will be run by Joshua Hardt, a Vermont native whose life has been motivated by an inquiry into all things wild.

Josh has lived and guided in the Rocky Mountains and the oceans and summits of Alaska. Josh has guided expeditionary paddling in the Gulf of Alaska to the Nulhegan River; fly fishing from the Upper Connecticut to the Kenai; Mountaineering in the Chugach to the Presidentials’. Josh is a co-founder of the Moosalamoo Center at Otter Valley Union High School and is also is a professor of Outdoor Recreation at Castleton University where he teaches classes ranging from Primitive Skills to backcountry skiing and snowboarding. He holds certifications in: Wilderness First Responder, AMGA single-pitch climbing instructor, ACA paddling instructor, AIARE level 2 avalanche instruction and ARC lifeguard and is a SOLO certified wilderness first-aid instructor.

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TEEN SUMMER CAMP Instructor: Zoe Kaslow, ACT Executive Director Email: zoe@middteens.org Phone: (802) 349-1790 Dates and time: ACT Summer Camp runs from 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday-Thursday Week 1: Vermont Scavenger Hunt July 9 – July 12 Week 2: Outdoor Sports July 16 – July 19 Week 3: STEAM July 23 – July 26 Week 4: Wilderness and Exploration July 30 – Aug. 2 Week 5: Farm to Teen August 6 - August 9

STEAM Girls Camp

Instructors: Gigi Miller and Kristine Su Contact by email at steamgirlsvt@gmail.com or through the website www.steamgirlsvt.com.

Dates and time: Session 1 (Elementary School girls, ages 7-10): August 13th – 17th Session 2 (Middle School girls, ages 11-14): August 20th – 24th Both sessions are from 9:00AM - 4:00PM Monday - Friday Location: Middlebury Recreation Center (154 Creek Road) Cost: $175 for resident $201.25 non -residents per session, financial scholarship available

STEAM Girls is returning for a third summer to help introduce girls to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Girls will have an opportunity to experience Lego robotics, electrical engineering, and coding. We will work on building teamwork and leadership skills, while having a ton of fun. In addition to working with technology, campers will do arts and craft, hands-on engineering challenges, and take field trips to Shafer’s for ice cream. By the end of the week, every camper will design and implement her own tech project. Each girl takes home her project and a USB with her programming projects. Don’t worry if you’ve attended camp in the past, we have new projects every year! For more info see steamgirlsvt.com or email steamgirlsvt@gmail.com.

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. 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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Ages 5-11 • Instructor: Ila Sewall of GymKids Academy, Inc. Dates and time: Monday - Friday from 9AM – Noon from July 30th to Aug. 3rd Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Gym Cost: Resident - $140, Non-resident - $161 In this camp, each Junior Hero will develop their very own 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 use props such as mats, balls, water noodles and more to learn the skills necessary to get strong enough to save the city! This non-competitive 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! (Please send your child with a healthy snack, water bottle, extra clothes or bathing suit for messy activities, and a smile!)

UPERHERO TRAINING

FLIP, DANCE & CIRCUS Camp Ages 5-11 • Instructor: Ila Sewall of GymKids Academy, Inc. Dates and time: Monday - Friday from 9AM – 12 Noon from July 16th to July 20th Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Gym Cost: Resident - $140, Non-resident - $161 This 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’ll even play fun games like TAP, Clean up after the Elephant, Caught in the Clown Car, Musical Hoops and more! Kids will get a “Circus Starter Pack” to keep and there will be a graduation ceremony, dance and family fun time on Friday! (Please send your child with a healthy snack, water bottle, extra clothes and a pair of flip-flops!)

AQUATICS 2018 - TOWN POOL - 802-388-4020 OPERATING SCHEDULE JUNE 18th- AUGUST 19th (schedule subject to change) *Please note the schedule will change the July 23rd-August 3rd to accommodate for evening swim lessons. Hours will be posted at the pool as well as our website*

Daily Fees Youth (15 and younger) - $3.00 Adults (16+) - $4.00 Senior Citizens (55+)-$2.00

7:15am-10:15am- Swim Team Practice 10:15am-12:15pm- Swimming Lessons (Evening lessons July 23rd-Aug 2nd) 12:15pm-1:00pm Adult Swim 1:00pm-4:45pm- Open Swim 4:45pm-5:45pm- Adult Swim 5:45pm-6:30pm- Family Swim Kiddie pool- 5 years and younger is open from 12:15pm-6:30pm.

Adult Supervision Required

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)

*** Home swim meets are held on some Tuesday and Thursday evenings Pool closes at 4:30pm on home meet days***

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SWIM LESSONS

Session III: July 23rd- August 3rd (2 Weeks) Lesson Schedule Session II: July 9th - July 20th (2 Weeks) *New Evening Session* Session I: June 25th- July 6th (2 weeks) Sec A: Level 1 11:45-12:15 Sec A: Level 1 5:45 -6:15 Sec A: Level 1 10:15-10:45 Sec B: Level 2 11:15-11:45 Sec B: Level 2 6:15 -6:45 Sec B: Level 2 10:45-11:15 Sec C: Level 3 10:45-11:15 Sec-C: Level 3 6:45 –7:15 Sec C: Level 3 11:15-11:45 Sec D: Level 4 11:45-12:15 Sec D: Level 4 6:15-6:45 Sec D: Level 4 10:15–10:45 Sec E: Level 5 10:45-11:15 Sec E: Level 5 6:45-7:15 Sec E: Level 5 11:15-11:45 Sec F: Level 6 10:15-10:45 Sec F: Pre-School 1 5:15 - 5:45 Sec F: Parent & Child 1 11:45-12:15 Sec G: Parent & Child 2 10:15-10:45 Sec G: Pre-School 2 5:45 - 6:15 Sec G: Pre-School Level 1 11:45-12:15 Sec H: Pre-School 1 10:15-10:45 Sec H: Parent and Child 1 Sec H: Pre-School Level 2 10:45-11:15 Sec I: Pre-School 3 11:15–11:45

5:15 - 5:45 available upon request. Arrangements are made through Lessons are held Monday-Thursday. pool staff.

No class on July 4th (will be made up Fri 7/6) Fees:$65.00- Resident $75.00- Non-Resident Fridays are reserved as a make-up day for cancellations Register online or in person starting April 26th due to weather.

Private Lessons: Private and semi-private lessons are 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.

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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) builds on previously learned skills by providing additional practice. Participants learn the survival 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) 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) 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. 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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MIDDLEBURY SWIM TEAM

Coaches: Colleen Rueppel and Archie Milligan (additional coaches to be announced before season) Dates and times: June 2 (practice after school until school ends) – August 5 • Monday-Thursday: Super Marlins: 7:15-8:45am Marlins: 8:45-9:45am Mini Marlins: 9:45-10:15am Friday, all 3 practice groups together from 8-9:00am.

Additional optional Monday and/or Wednesday evening practices, by practice group, 4:30-6:00pm.

Dual-meets (two-team competitions) are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from the end of June until the end of July. Meets start 5pm and last around two hours.

Qualifying swim team members may choose to compete at The Champlain Valley Swim League Championship Meet July 27 & 28 in Essex; the Vermont State Championship is August 4 & 5 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 802-458-8015.

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 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 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.

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YOUTH ATHLETIC CAMPS Field Hockey Camp

Instructor: Tracey Harrington Phone: (802)388-2882 Email: 4.mt.mice@gmail.com Dates and time:10am-12pm July 30th-August 3rd Location: MUMS Field Cost: Resident - $50.00 Non-resident - $57.50 This program is an introductory camp for girls entering 4th, 5th, or 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 available to borrow, or girls my bring their own.

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 18th-June 22nd 9:00AM-10:00AM Ages 3-4 $75 ($86.25 Non-Res) 10:00AM-12:00PM Ages 5-7 $100 ($115 Non-Res) 1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 8+ $125($143.75 Non-Res) Session 2: July 9th- July 13th 9:00AM-10:00AM Ages 3-4 $75 ($86.25 Non-Res) 10:00AM-12:00PM Ages 5-7 $100 ($115 Non-Res) 1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 8+ $125 ($143.75 Non-Res) Session 3: July 16th-July 20th 1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 6+ $125($143.75 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.

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Summer Soccer Camps 2018 Challenger Sports Soccer Camp

June 25th-29th &/or August 20th-24th - 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 on 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! Mini Soccer: Ages 3-5 Times: 8am-9am Cost: $95 Half Day: Ages 5-16 Times: 9am-12pm Cost: $150 Full Day: Ages 7-16 Times: 9am-4pm Cost: $205 Register: Online. Early registration incentives available! See site for more details at challengersports.com!

Registration link will be on our registration portal.

2018 Vermont Voltage Soccer Camp

July 9th-July 13th 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 competitive environment from a current professional player. 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, Mark Benson and several other Vermont Voltage 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 $132.25 first child, then $126.50 each add. 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.

2018 Global Premier Soccer Camp

August 6th-10th- Middlebury Recreation Fields Ages 4-6, 9am-12pm • $120 Resident/$138 Non Residents (includes T-shirt) Ages 7-14, 9am-3pm • $195.00 Residents/$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 learnt. 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

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4 Kicks Soccer Camp Instructors: Eben and Woody Jackson Email: jacksoneben3@gmail.com Ages: 9-14 Dates and Time: 9am-12pm June 18-22nd Location: Middlebury Rec. Park, 77 Mary Hogan Drive Cost: $95.00 for Residents $109.25 for Non-Residents Description: The purpose of this 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 Nordic Club stand out: the skills, mental attitude and advice on how to make the most of soccer opportunities in Vermont.

Middlebury Mayhem

Youth Basketball Camp

JULY 23rd-July 27th 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 $126.50 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 $155.25 for Non-Residents

With Special Appearances by local College and High School Coaches!

Registration will begin Thursday April 26th. For more information contact Dustin Hunt 802-458-8014 or dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org

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2018 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: June 25-29 Open to All Session II: July 9-13 Open to All Session III: July 16-20 Girls Only Session IV: July 30-Aug 3 Intermediate & Advanced New! All kids attending a golf camp receive a 50% discount on a season pass!

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Annual County Fair with amusement park rides, nightly entertainment, livestock competitions, tractor pulls, draft horse shows and demolition derbies!

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Camps PTR Certified Tennis Professional Franz Collas will lead a staff of pros including Heather Potter, and junior pros Brianna Cotroneo, Spencer Doran and Elizabeth Bright to offer tennis programming for children pre-school to age 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). Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes will meet at regularly scheduled times; Monday and Friday will meet from 10:30-12:00 on rain days only. For more information, please contact Franz Collas [at 802-349-7794 or sojotennis@ gmail.com] or Heather Potter [at 802-458-5283 or hpotter897@gmail.com].

TINY SWINGERS (AGES 5 AND UNDER) 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 9-9:30am Session Session Session Session Session

1- June 25th-June 29th 2- July 2nd-July 6th 3 – July 9th- July 13th 4- July 23rd- July 27th 5- July 30th- Aug 3rd

Fee: $60 Residents $69 Non-Residents Private Lessons Private lessons are available to people of all ages.

Price is $60 per hour.

LITTLE ACES (AGES 6-9) Depending on skill level, participants will uses 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 9:30-10:30am Session Session Session Session Session

1- June 25th-June 29th 2- July 2nd-July 6th 3 – July 9th- July 13th 4- July 23rd- July 27th 5- July 30th- Aug 3rd

Fee: $80 Residents $92 Non-Residents

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 9-10:30am Session Session Session Session Session

1- June 25th-June 29th 2- July 2nd-July 6th 3 – July 9th- July 13th 4- July 23rd- July 27th 5- July 30th- Aug 3rd

Fee: $90 Residents $103.50 Non-Residents

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Fall Soccer 2018 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 3rd.

1/2 grade will practice on Wed the 5th only, 3/4 graders will practice Thursday the 6th only.

• Registrations will begin online and in person on Thursday, April 26th • We ask that all players be registered on or before Friday August 31st.

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 call Dustin Hunt at 802-458-8014 or email: dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org

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 & Time: Monday Sept 10th-Oct.15th.

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. middleburyparksandrec.org

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Instructor: Amanda Payne apayne.zumba@gmail.com 802-349-5964 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Gym,

154 Creek Road Cost: $10 for a drop in, $40 for a 6 class punch card or $75 for a 12 class punch card.

Description: Zumba is a high energy workout that is more fun than it is work! A dance party vibe with lots of fun people! All skill levels are welcome; you do not need to have any sort of background in dance!

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HEALTH , WELLNESS & FITNESS

Camps are geared for children 1 – 6th grade.

Please visit our website www.auroravt.org or contact Katie McMurray at the Aurora Learning Center, 388-2637, for details regarding theme weeks and tuition.

Chinese Immersion Camp (4 weeks) Science and Nature Camp (3 weeks) World Cup Soccer Camp Festival on the Green Camp Co-ed for kids entering grades 1 – 6 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Half day mini camp available for 3-5 yr. olds, too!

Tuesday and Friday Morning Yoga

(802) 388-2637 • auroravt.org

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 Contact: www.gingerlambert.com, 802-343-7160 Cost: $12 drop in or $60 for 6.

Boot camp has moved outside for the season.

Check out Backyard Boot Camp, every Saturday at 293 Pulp Mill Bridge Rd, Weybridge. An intense, interval workout flipping tires, running sprints, sandbags, kettle bells, and so much more. In case of rain, class moves back to the Rec. Center Multipurpose room.

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LETTUCE TALK About Compost!

Get the dirt on backyard composting at one of our FREE Backyard Composting Workshops hosted by the Addison County Solid Waste Management District (ACSWMD). Registration is required for workshops hosted at ACSWMD offices, please call 802-388-2333 or email annina@acswmd.org to register.

2018 Backyard Composting Workshop Schedule

Date

Time

Location

Town

4/21

2pm

ACSWMD Office

Middlebury

5/12

10am

Holley Hall

Bristol

5/19

10am

School Library

Weybridge

6/9

10am

Bixby Library

Vergennes

6/16

2pm

ACSWMD Office

Middlebury

7/12

7pm

Platt Memorial Library

Shoreham

7/21

2pm

ACSWMD Office

Middlebury

8/18

2pm

ACSWMD Office

Middlebury

9/15

2pm

ACSWMD Office

Middlebury

10/20

2pm

ACSWMD Office

Middlebury

Need Supplies? We sell compost bins, solar digesters, and kitchen collectors at the District Transfer Station!

SoilSaver Composter Price: $45

Green Cone Solar Digester Price: $125

Addison County Solid Waste Management District 1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT 802-388-2333 www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org

POWER Mama Early Morning Small Group Training Session #1 4 weeks - 8 classes Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45am-6:30am Dates: April 30th - May 30th (No class 5/9 or 5/28) Cost: Resident $69/Non-resident $74 (Minimum 4 Mamas) Session #2 5 weeks - 10 classes Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45am-6:30am Dates: June 18th - July 25th (No class 7/4 & 7/16) Cost: Resident $86/Non-resident $96 (Minimum 4 Mamas) Session #3 4 weeks - 8 classes Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45am-6:30am Dates: August 6th - August 29th Cost: Resident $69/Non-resident $74 (Minimum 4 Mamas) Location: Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Brief Description of Class: Our POWER Mama class is a 45-minute indoor/outdoor class for mamas who want to get in an awesome workout before the day begins!

Your mini(s) are home asleep and you’re getting it done. Perfect for the working mama or for those who love to start their day off with a great workout! A small group training environment which includes cardio, strength, conditioning, and core workouts. All fitness levels are welcome! Postpartum mamas must be at least 12 weeks postpartum with clearance from their physician to resume physical activity.

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FIT Mama Stroller Fitness Classes Summer Session: 10 weeks - 10 classes Time: Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm Dates: June 19th - August 28th No class 7/31 Cost: Resident - $86 Non-resident - $96 Minimum: 5 Mamas Location: Middlebury Rec. Park basketball court on Mary Hogan Drive next to the Teen Center.

Our FIT Mama class is a 50-minute outdoor stroller fitness class for Moms which include cardio, strength, conditioning, and core workouts. All fitness levels are welcome! Every exercise can be modified for a pregnant, postpartum, or avid-moving mama. Postpartum mamas must be at least 8 weeks postpartum (10 weeks for a c-section) with clearance from their physician to resume physical activity. Kids are welcome! All children under the age of three must be secured in a five-point harness stroller with suitable wheels for brisk walking and running on various terrains for the first 30 minutes. You will need water, a yoga mat and any snacks or activities your child might need while in their stroller.

SENIOR PROGRAMS TAI CHI VERMONT

SUN STYLE TAI CHi - Moderate-Advanced Level Certified Instructor: Karen Glauber Date: Mondays AND Thursdays, June 4 - August 30, 2018 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd Fee: None Time: 10:30am-11:30am 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, 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.

This program is a joint sponsorship by Age Well and the Middlebury Town Recreation Department, and is extended to all 50 years of age and older at no charge. Donations to sustain the program are welcome and can be mailed directly to Age Well, 76 Pearl St, Suite 201, Essex Junction, VT 05452.

To register or to inquire about joining the class, contact Karen Glauber at (802)989-7532.

Bone Builders Osteoporosis Exercise Program Who: Adults ages 55+ Schedule: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 3:00-4:00pm Location: Middlebury Recreation Center- 154 Creek Rd Cost: Absolutely Free!

What: Bone Builders is a strength training and balance exercise program for men and women designed to address the issue of osteoporosis. The program is delivered by trained and certified volunteers. Individuals that participated in a weight training program twice weekly gained in bone density, muscle strength, balance, flexibility, energy and well being.

For More Information: Call (802)388-7044 or visit www.volunteersinvt.org

Foot Care Clinics Service provided by Addison County Home Health and Hospice at no charge to any adult 60 and over. Please bring a basin and towel to your visit.

Dates/Times: Tuesdays 10am-12pm May 15th, June 19th, July 17th and August 21st.

Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Locker Rooms, 154 Creek Rd.

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SPECIAL EVENTS/INTERESTS Middlebury Studio School - Summer Art Camps 2018

All camps will be from 9-11:30AM & are held at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center 51 Charles Ave., Middlebury, VT June 25-29, Design and Build Your Own Tree House - Instructor: Kathy Hall Here is your chance to design and build your own free-standing miniature tree house. You will be given a form that is made from an actual tree branch with its own stand and from there the sky’s the limit! Build the tree house of your dreams. Wear your paint clothes and bring a snack and a drink.

Ages 6-12. Tuition $150 -materials included July 2-6, (no camp on the 4th), Birds on the Wing Instructor: Michaela Granstrom Birds are everywhere! Let’s get inspiration from our feathered neighbors. We will make bird masks and sculptures, draw and paint, and explore the surroundings for our neighborhood birds. Come prepared to be outside and wear paint clothes. Bring a snack and a drink.

Ages 6 and up. 4 days. Tuition $120 - materials included July 9-13, Whirligigs and Thingamajigs - Instructor: Kathy Hall In this camp we will be making art and craft projects from whirligigs to houses on wheels that you create yourself. Starting with a base with or without wheels and lots of materials to choose from, children can let their imaginations go wild. You will make your own designs, do planning, prep and painting of the whirligig. Wear paint clothes and bring a snack and a drink.

Ages 6-12. Tuition $150 - materials included.

July 16-20, Rainbow Paper Camp - Instructor: Elizabeth Sciore-Jones This class is hands-on, elbows-in, papermaking! Make colorful one-of-a-kind paper. We will use glitter, yarn, confetti and colorful paper. We will go on a nature walk collecting leaves and flowers that will make each paper individual. Come wearing water sandals or galoshes, aprons and fun clothes to get messy in.

Ages 6-12. Tuition $150 - materials included July 23-27, Never Laugh at a Live Dragon - Instructor: Renee Ursitti Do you see dragons in your dreams? In this class we will use paper clay and other media to create your very own dragon. You will begin with a sketch and bring it to life with paper clay and other media such as beads, gems, and material. Be prepared to get dirty and have fun. Bring a snack and a drink.

Ages 6 and up. Tuition $150 - materials included July 30-Aug 3, Weird and Wacky Art! - Instructor: Eileen Gombosi Back by popular demand! Get ready for some wacky fun with this creative art camp.

Paint with homemade slime, build a clothespin shark, and make the wackiest hat you dare to wear and much more! Come dressed to get messy and bring a water bottle and snack.

Ages 6 and up. Tuition $150 - materials included Aug. 6-10, Fairies and Friends - Instructor: Michaela Granstrom Wee folk of field and forest need homes, too! Come build houses, shelters, and furniture for the elves and fairies of our neighborhoods. You can bring wood, bark, acorns, shells, small sticks, etc. if you have some. Wear paint clothes bring a snack/drink.

Ages 6 and up. Tuition $150 - materials included Aug. 13-17 (no camp on Aug 16), Art of Thailand - Instructor: Saisorn Peemanao Have fun learning to make and decorate a floating lantern. These little boats are decorated to look like a lotus blossom. Make a colorful Thai elephant. Build and decorate a traditional Thai house. Draw and decorate a “Tuk Tuk”…a 3 wheeled motorcycle taxi. Bring a snack and a drink.

Ages 6 and up. Tuition $120 - materials included

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MiddSummer Lunch and Recreation Program

June 25 - July 27 • Monday - Friday • 8am - 4pm Nutritious snacks and meals • Swimming & weekly field trips For students entering grades 4-7 Scholarships available*

Choose from 1- 5 weeks Located at Mary Hogan School

For more information contact Jennifer Urban, Program Administrator, at 802-349-5223 or middsummercamp@gmail.com *Families receiving 3SquaresVT are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Kids Obstacle Course Race –Saturday June 2nd, 2018 Sign your children up for the kid’s obstacle course race. We encourage kids to exercise by jumping, running and helping each other out. Throughout the race the kids conquer obstacles just their size, going over walls as well as under and through things. Climbing, balancing, carrying, pulling and pushing things are all skills that will be emphasized. First we will do a walkthrough of the course and answer any questions participants might have and then we will do a stretch and warm up and then start the race. It will be broken up in three different age groups.

KIDS AGES 3 TO 5 TIGERS- 9:30am -10:30am For children ages 3 through 5, The Kids OCR Race includes 100 yard dash followed by a series of fun obstacles that are just their size and a pit of bubbles, and bouncy house. * The younger kids will be grouped together.

KIDS AGES 6 TO 8 LIONS- 10:30am-11:30am For racers aged 6-8 years old, racers will tackle a One-Mile run. Racers will encounter fun obstacles throughout the course and a pit of bubbles bouncy house, water and mud.

KIDS AGES 9 TO 11 BEARS- 11:30am- 12:30pm For racers aged 9-11 years old, racers will tackle a One-Mile run. Racers will encounter fun obstacles throughout the course and a pit of bubbles, mud and water too.

All Kids OCR will receive a Kids OCR T-Shirt and Finisher medal at the end of the last Race!

Additional Course Details: a towel, change of clothes and a bag to put dirty clothes in if they get muddy.

Obstacles will be optional. * If you feel that your kid can run a mile and is younger, feel free to sign them up for the older race. You feel that your kid can’t run a mile, feel free to sign them up for the shorter race. You know your kid best. * Dress your Kids accordingly to weather/ if weather is real bad then we will reschedule.

Cost is $35. (Resident) or $40 (Non-Resident) Ages 6 and up.

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CALLING ALL CYCLISTS!

May Is Bike Month!

Attend VT Walk/Bike Summit, Fri May 4 in White River Junction.

Look for Walk & Roll to School days in Middlebury, Bristol and Vergennes and events like those below. Post your miles with American League of Cyclists at nationalbikechallenge.org.

Bike & Outdoor Gear Swap & Sale, Fri May 4, 3-6 pm and Sat May 5, 9 am- 12 pm • Cannon Park Drop off bikes and gear you wish to give away or sell on consignment at Frog Hollow Bikes Mon April 30 to noon Fri May 4.

Look for displays from local groups, demo rides and great deals at Frog Hollow Bikes, Middlebury Mountaineer and Forth ‘N Goal.

Proceeds benefit Middlebury Safe Routes. For more, contact froghollowbikes@gmail.com.

Human Powered Parade & Celebration, Sun May 6, 12-4 pm A regional celebration of the capacity of the bicycle and the creative force of the human being. Begins at Bristol Recreation Center with a BMX/ skateboard show and community bike decorating followed by a parade to the town green for a festival with a bike-powered stage, local performers, local food, bike-powered items and art and tabling from advocacy organizations. Hosted by Bristol Recreation and Bristol Safe Routes.

Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride, Wed May 9, 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. Rain date Fri May 11.

Everyday Biking Workshops, Sat May 19, 10 am and 11 am, Vermont Coffee Company Come for free iced coffee, learn tips from Local Motion on getting about town by bike safely and without getting your bike stolen. Stay for Frog Hollow Bikes coupon for free u-lock. First session starts inside Cafe at 10 am and is limited to 30 people. Go to goo.gl/wieaxS to register. Second one starts just before 11 am for on-street skills demonstrations and practice and is limited to 10. Go to goo.gl/Qnmk68 to register.

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.

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. Join the middbikeped email list by going to sites.google.com/site/middbikeped.

Walk/Bike Council of Addison County is a county-wide, citizenled 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. Council members work with state and regional agencies, municipal staff, schools and other interested community partners.

We have a great team on the ground but are looking for representatives from a number of towns/regions in the County. We also seek a youth representative. Anyone interested should visit www.walkbikeaddison.org or email Claire Tebbs: ctebbs@acrpc.org.

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Program Registration Form • Please fill out every field of this form.

• Parent must sign bottom of form if participant is under 18 years of age.

• You can put multiple children on each form.

Middlebury Parks & Recreation 154 Creek Rd., Middlebury, VT 05753 www.experiencemiddlebury.com 388-8100 x205 or x216 Mailing address: 77 Main Steet

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PLEASE PRINT & COMPLETE ENTIRE FORM Family Last Name:

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Parent/Guardian: Day Phone:

Email:

Mailing Address

Box/Street

Town

Emergency Contact: Program

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Relationship: Sect.

Registrant’s Name

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Make Checks Payable to: Town Of Middlebury

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RELEASE: I understand that there are risks of physical injury inherent in participating in sports and recreational activities. I understand that the Town of Middlebury does not carry health or accident insurance for participants of its programs, and strongly advises paticipants to carry adequate coverage for themselves and their family. I am aware of the particular risks involved in the above programs and have considered these risks before registering myself or my child. I hereby release the Town of Middlebury, its employees, and agents from any liability of personal injury, or the loss or damage to personal property which I or my child may experience in connection with activities sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. I hereby consent to any medical procedures deemed advisable for my child in the event I cannot be reached and my child has sustained an injury. I hereby consent to the use of my or my child’s photo, video, etc. by the department for flyers, presentations, etc.

NOTE: All programs are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space may be limited in some programs!

Signature of Participant (parent if under 18)

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DROP-IN PROGRAMS Adult Co-ed 30+ Basketball-

Wednesdays 6:45-8:30 at Midd. Recreation Facility For more information please contact Bryan Jones @ 989-8399 Cost: $2 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 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 per drop-in or buy punch cards to save money!

Age Well Senior Meals

When: First & 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 802-3771419 to reserve your spot!

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Instructor: Michael Bright Contact: 802-377-5159 Who: All abilities welcome When: Friday mornings 9:3011:00am Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: Please contact instructor for cost Description: Inner Wave Silat is a complete martial art from Indonesia that includes punches, kicks, close quarter combat, yoga, meditation, and weapons training.

West African Dance Class

Instructor: Seny Daffe, Contact: senydaffe4@gmail. com 802-349-5941; 802-453-5664 Who: Ages 15 and Up Schedule: Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm Location: Middlebury Rec. Center Gym (starting June 29th) Cost: $15 per class Description: Seny Daffe grew up in Guinea, West Africa where dancing and drumming are inseparable from their culture. He was trained by various master instructors of these arts and has taught throughout W. Africa, Europe and the U.S. This will be an exciting, lively class for all levels of experience, accompanied by live drumming.

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