Monday, April 29, 2019

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 50

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, April 29, 2019

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32 Pages

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Allie gets a 2nd chance

Gettin’ the games in

• Local softball, baseball, track and lacrosse teams completed contests between raindrops.

See Sports on Pages 17-19.

Brandon woman recovering nicely from kidney transplant

By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — The final semesters of college can be very stressful. From staying up all night and cramming for finals, to worrying about post-graduation life and finding a career, many students experience varying levels of stress.

As a junior at St. Lawrence

University in upstate New York, Alison “Allie” Walter began waking up with migraines and was constantly tired. She found herself struggling to accomplish basic tasks.

The nurses she saw at the school dismissed her symptoms as stress, much like typical university students experience.

After graduation in 2014, the symptoms worsened, and her doctors finally diagnosed Walter with IgA Nephropathy, an autoimmune disease that was slowly causing her kidneys to fail. Doctors speculated that, at the time of her diagnosis, the Brandon resident had lived with (See Allie, Page 15)

Alison “Allie” Walter

Bridport school gets new leader • Matthew Brankman’s previous career stops included Alaska and Bradford, Vt. See story on Page 2.

Writer speaks to Vergennes kids • Noted author tells middle schoolers how she discovered her superpower and wrote about it. See Page 33.

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AN ENTERPRISING BEE, with pollen sacks on its legs brimming full, swoops onto a black pussy willow in Middlebury last week. Steady showers and rising temperatures have encouraged the countryside to pop with green and the floral hues of spring.

Photo by Sam Ostrow

Musical duo to sing in Ripton • Pete and Crystal Damore, a.k.a. ‘Ordinary Elephant,’ will perform on Saturday, May 4. See Arts Beat on Pages

Warming shelter extends service into the summer

Middlebury facility saw more homeless clients

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — It used to be the Charter House Coalition’s (CHC) warming shelter at 27 North Pleasant St. would close its doors

when the calendar read late-April and the thermometer climbed into the 60s.

Not this year.

(See Shelter, Page 21)

Lincoln centenarian showered with cards

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS LINCOLN — Harriett “Hattie” Brown celebrated her 100th birthday on April 10.

“I’ve been here quite a while,” the Lincoln resident said, smiling,

in a recent interview.

After a century of meeting and greeting, Brown knows so many people it would be impossible to throw a reasonable-size birthday (See Hattie Brown, Page 20)

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Keeping it tidy

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION High School’s youngest grounds man, three-year-old Chase Myers, rakes the infield after the Eagles defeated Middlebury in a game in Bristol on Tuesday. Chase is the son of assistant coach Matt Myers and the grandson of Eagles head baseball Coach Jeff Stetson.

Independent photo/Steve James

Brankman named principal of Bridport school

Will succeed Jennefer Paquette

By JOHN FLOWERS BRIDPORT — Matthew Brankman couldn’t help but chuckle at the perfectly reasonable question he was asked during his recent

interview for the Bridport Central School principalship: “Will you be able to handle living in rural Vermont?”

When you currently live in a

community of around 1,200 and your resumé includes seven years teaching to tiny groups of children in the Alaskan bush, it’s pretty safe to say Matt Brankman won’t feel isolated in rural Vermont.

Brankman, 43, was one of more

than a dozen candidates who applied for the top Bridport Central administrative job, which will soon be vacated by Principal Jennefer Paquette. Paquette is leaving in June to take an administrative post with the Fair Haven Grade School.

“He brings strengths in instructional leadership, project-based learning, math program implementation, and collaborative practices,” Addison Central School District Superintendent Peter Burrows said (See Brankman, Page 3)

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Brankman (Continued from Page 2) in a written statement announcing Brankman’s hiring. “His approach to school leadership emphasizes achieving educational goals within a context of empathy, kindness, connection and trust.”

Brankman, during a recent phone interview, said he’s excited to begin his duties at Bridport Central, a school now serving 58 students in grades K-6. The University of Oregon graduate, who currently lives in Westport, N.Y., with his wife, Emma, and young daughters, Sophie and Maggie, has already had a lively career.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1996-2001 and then completed his studies in Oregon in 2003. He immediately proved willing to soar to great heights, and endure super-low temperatures, to kick off his career in MATTHEW BRANKMAN IS education: in Alaska. forward to starting as the Brankman’s home base was a vil- looking new principal of Bridport Central lage called Grayling, where he taught School. His varied background math and science at the David Louis includes a seven-year teaching Memorial School, which had 60 stu- stint in Alaska. dents in grades K-12. Grayling, with its population of roughly 210 people, County, N.Y. In retrospect, he acknowledges is located on the Yukon River, around 350 miles northwest of Anchorage. the brewery start-up might not have It’s part of the southern trail of the been the best way to de-stress and make decent money.

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

“What did I do to relax? I opened Things got really interesting for Brankman during his seventh and a small business in a town of 900 final year in Alaska, during which people,” he joked.

Still, he has no regrets. Brankman he worked as an itinerant principal for four small communities in the said Ledge Hill is holding its own, even if it’s not yet generating enough Grayling area.

“I had four villages, about 100 revenue to support a family of four.

“It’s exactly what we hoped it people in each village, separated would be, and kind by about 50-60 miles,” of the trajectory we he recounted. “I would “I spent a thought: I would open fly in small bush planes the business up and then every week. I would half a day at we would hire people go to a few different (the school) to do it,” he said. “The villages, sleep on the and was floor in the school. It overwhelmingly plan was to spend a was awesome.” impressed with couple of years starting this business, and then Awesome, but tiring. the staff and for me to get back into And cold.

“It was 45 degrees what they were education.”

He briefly dipped his below zero on Thanks- doing. The kids toe back into the public giving Day, and my wife were funny education field back in asked me to apply for a and curious.” job elsewhere,” Brank— Matthew February 2018, when he man said.

Brankman served four months as an interim principal in So in 2011 he successSouth Hero. fully applied for a job as “The principal there got sick; principal of Bradford Elementary School, in the Connecticut River she’s doing fine now,” Brankman Valley of Vermont. With a population said. “But I stepped in and filled in.”

The experience whetted his appeof 250 students, Bradford Elementary provided Brankman with more tite for a more permanent return to a responsibilities — not to mention school post.

“It confirmed I missed working in more names and faces to memorize.

He enjoyed his time there, but a school,” he said. “I loved that staff was ready to take a significant pro- and it made me excited to get back fessional detour by 2017 — from into it.”

Brankman saw the right opportueducation to libation.

“My wife and I both grew up nity when the Bridport Central job in Westport, N.Y., which is where opened up. It’s a comfortable comwe’re living now,” he explained. mute from Westport, and Emma will “We decided we were going to move continue to work as a social worker home and open a brewery. I had gone at the Moriah Central School in Port from six years in the Navy, to seven Henry, N.Y. “I didn’t know Bridport would years in Grayling, to six years being a principal, so I was pretty exhausted open up, but it’s perfect,” he said.

“It’s the size school I want to work at that point.”

So Brankman launched the Ledge in, it’s close to our home, so our Hill Brewing Co., which has devel- daughters can be very close to their oped a nice little following in Essex grandparents.”

Brankman said he’s looking forward to beginning his new assignment.

“I spent a half a day at (the school) and was overwhelmingly impressed with the staff and what they were doing,” he said. “The kids were funny and curious. The kindergartners were trying to find Westport by looking over the lake out their window. We had a great time.”

Brankman described his leadership style as “Collaborative. I really see the job of a principal to be a helper, to help us decide what we’re going to do, to set the vision and then hold each other accountable.”

Educators at small schools are usually very busy, and Bridport Central will be no exception, according to Brankman.

“It has to be a team effort, and in a small school like Bridport where teachers are asked to do more than they can possibly do, everyone has to help each other out,” he said. “I plan on being very involved with the teachers in trying to make it easier for them to do the hard work they have to do.”

Brankman wants to hit the ground running when he officially joins Bridport Central School.

“I’m hoping to get over to the school a few times this spring and talk to Jen (Paquette) and the teachers and make sure we’re ready to go next fall.”

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Car strikes and kills Weybridge 9-year-old Girl hit on Route 23 on Thursday WEYBRIDGE — Nine-yearold Matilda “Tilly” Boulanger of Weybridge was struck by a car on Weybridge Road/Route 23 on Thursday afternoon. Vermont State Police said that Boulanger died Saturday at UVM Medical Center.

Police continue to investigate the incident.

Vermont State Police were called to Weybridge at around 12:54 p.m. Thursday, April 25, on a report that a car had struck a pedestrian.

Based on evidence at the scene as well as several witness statements, state police reported that Garrit Smits, 36, of Ferrisburgh was driving a 2014 VW Jetta toward Middlebury on Weybridge Road at approximately 30-40 mph when Boulanger entered the roadway unexpectedly. Smits applied his brakes, but collided with the girl. The accident happened between Hamilton Road and

Sheep Farm Road.

Boulanger, the daughter of Cort Boulanger and Stacey Rainey, was taken to Porter Hospital and then airlifted to UVM Medical Center for treatment for injuries described as severe head trauma and multiple internal injuries.

The Jetta sustained minor contact damage, troopers reported.

Police determined that neither alcohol nor drugs were contributing factors in the collision.

The weather was described as clear and sunny, the road as dry blacktop.

That section of Weybridge Road was closed until a little before 4:30 p.m. while police investigated the scene.

This crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crash is strongly encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at the New Haven barracks at 802-3884919.

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Guest editorial Gov’s family leave plan works

By Michael Pieciak There is growing consensus that paid family and medical leave (FML) is a valuable program that benefits individuals, families, and businesses alike. Generally, paid FML provides an individual with income replacement while away from work to bond with a new child, recover from a serious medical condition, or care for a sick relative.

Research suggests children and parents experience better health outcomes if they have access to paid FML. Businesses can experience a more productive workforce with higher morale and measurable improvements in retaining employees and recruiting new talent. This last point is particularly relevant when considering Vermont’s pressing need to grow the workforce.

This is why Vermont Governor Phil Scott and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu proposed the Twin State Voluntary Leave plan earlier this year. The plan is built around two basic tenets: • employers should be given the choice to opt into the program — acknowledging that some small businesses simply cannot afford to provide it; and, • individuals should be able to opt in if not offered through their employer — thereby creating universal access. With this plan, employers who opt in could cover the total cost of employee premiums or could develop a cost-sharing plan.

The Twin State plan would be administered by an established and experienced insurance company. This approach means the State is not on the hook for designing and implementing a new IT system — a task that recently proved difficult and costly when building the state’s healthcare exchange.

Importantly, it would also allow Vermonters to receive paid family leave benefits more quickly, more efficiently and at a lower cost.

For example, if the State were to, instead, administer a mandatory paid FML program: • a new payroll tax would deduct money from Vermonters’ paychecks for 15 months prior to providing any benefits to build up a necessary reserve — estimated to cost over $95 million; • the state would have to build and maintain a new IT system — at a five-year cost estimate of over $16 million; and • over 60 new state workers would need to be hired — at a three-year cost estimate of over $24 million. And, under this approach, taxpayers will assume 100 percent of the cost-overrun risk.

In contrast, the Governors’ plan uses private sector partners that already offer an FML insurance product and maintain the required reserves to protect against insolvency, the necessary IT to administer the program, and experienced staff to ensure Vermonters receive their benefits promptly.

And with a voluntary approach, we’ll provide needed flexibility for Vermont small businesses — 90 percent of which employ fewer than 20 employees — to determine what they can afford to offer.

The Vermont-New Hampshire partnership is yet another benefit. Many of our residents live and work on opposite sides of the Connecticut River and many of our businesses operate in both states. Providing the same program in both states will spread out administrative costs and eliminate confusion regarding employee eligibility. Further, combining Vermont and New Hampshire’s 18,500 state employee workforce — who will be covered under the Governors’ plan — together with the participating private employers in both states, will expand the risk pool, resulting in lower and more stable rates.

We were encouraged to recently receive responses to our bi-state request for information from seven insurance companies interested in managing the program. On average these companies have a combined $2.2 trillion in assets under management and have considerable experience administering paid FML benefits in other states. The responses provide clear evidence that the Twin State plan can be crafted to provide the most efficient, sustainable and lowest cost program for Vermonters.

Governor Scott has been clear we all want to get to the same destination: Affordable paid family and medical leave for everyone who needs it. We’re confident the governors’ proposal is a more affordable and more economically beneficial way to implement a program that can be scaled to include everyone.

If we keep this shared goal in mind, we can craft a program that will greatly benefit Vermont families while ensuring Vermont workers and small businesses can afford it, and our state’s economy can sustain it.

This week’s community forum is by Michael Pieciak, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.

Letters to the editor

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THIS DOWNY WOODPECKER and purple finch enjoy one of the last easy meals of the season before this bird feeder comes down. Wildlife officials urge Vermonters to take down feeders so that hungry bears aren’t attracted to human habitat.

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Letters to the Editor A waiting period for firearm sales could save lives Day 137. As I write this it’s been 137 days since my 23-year-old son, Andrew Black, walked into a gun store, bought a handgun, drove home and within hours shot himself. On day number three we wrote an obituary, suggesting a way to honor Andrew would be to call your local Representative asking for a brief waiting period for gun purchases. It is heartening to see that such a bill is moving forward at the Statehouse.

I’ve woken up every morning for 137 days and willed myself to get out of bed. I’ve gone to work. I’ve driven repeatedly

to the Statehouse to meet with countless legislators and elected officials. I’ve told my son’s story to anyone willing to listen. I’ve gone to my mailbox each day only to find another card or letter from another family, from both near and far. Sending their condolences and telling me about their son or brother or father; how Andrew’s story is just like their loved one’s story.

I’ve immersed myself in research and statistics. I used to think: “Vermont is so safe, we don’t have a gun problem.” In 2016 there were almost 1200 serious suicide attempts. The vast

majority did not involve a gun and they failed; research shows that 90 percent of them will never attempt suicide again. Of the 118 suicide attempts that “succeeded,” more than half used a gun.

Unsurprisingly, when a gun is used it is almost always fatal. There is no second chance.

I now understand the devastating link between firearm access and the impulsivity of suicide. Andrew had a crisis. The same crisis most of us experience in our lives.

Tragically, he impulsively chose the most lethal method to try to make his temporary crisis go away.

(See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor

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The answer to climate change is already known Having visited Notre Dame cathedral many years ago and marveled at it’s phenomenal Gothic architecture and other attributes, I was certainly shocked and saddened by the intensity of the inferno. However, I flashed back to a remark made to me about the irony of all the misery occurring in the general public at the time of construction while such vast riches were being spent by the Roman Catholic Church on such edifices all over Europe.

While the intensity of the misery being suffered then is far greater than it is presently, we have a much greater, rapidly increasing, challenge. Runaway climate change is decimating the wellbeing of indigenous people all over the world, causing them to flee their long inhabited homelands for hopefully greener pastures.

Our natural environment has beauty and magnificence far greater and of more importance than all the edifices of the world.

With all the wealth being pledged to restore the damaged cathedral in as short a time as possible, why isn’t an amount proportional to the emergency of halting the mass extinction now being pledged?

Furthermore, why is there not the recognition that we are witnessing the beginning of a mass extinction of humans, beginning with the long-abused poorest people on this beautiful planet? Could it be that sometime in the not-toodistant future no one will be here to marvel at the Notre Dame?

The methods being touted for

correcting the situation, by those sounding the alarm, tend to fall in the category of ridge top wind and solar farms. Photovoltaic manufacture and attendant battery storage have serious environmental impact. Big wind kills great numbers of bats and birds, which get sucked into the vacuum created by the blades, where the low pressure causes their lung capillaries to burst. Sound pulses, not audible to humans, impact wildlife — particularly their migration. They also impact the health of humans living within a mile or so from the towers, causing them to flee their homes.

It was pointed out by our most brilliant candidate for governor, Peter Galbraith, that if the money spent on the big wind boondoggle, were put into efficiency and conservation, it could yield up to fifty times the results.

The real solution has been around for millennia, as evidenced by the circuitry, capacitors and rheostats found in the Great Pyramid in Egypt and the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico, both of which generated power. I fairly recently showed a miniature octahedral device with similar circuitry to a prominent proponent of alternatives, and explained that I could show him scientific proof that it was using ambient energy to produce the energy it put out.

The reply I received was, “Are you trying to get me killed?”

Indeed, intimidation is keeping mainstream exposure of the real solution under wraps. Many years ago, Wilhelm Reich was har-

Letter (Continued from Page 4) He didn’t get a second chance.

Andrew Black is not the reason to pass a gun purchase waiting period bill. Andrew is just one story. He’s just the one story you may have heard; most others you never will. There are no statistics recorded on gun deaths and date of purchase. Much like Andrew’s investigation, they will be quietly noted, signed off by a state’s attorney and never seen again. The facts regarding Vermont’s alarming rate of suicide are the reason this important legislation should be passed.

Vermonters sent a strong message in November that they want common sense gun legislation. Research is very clear that waiting periods will save

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lives. A waiting period may have saved Andrew’s life. It will not save everyone, but it may save another mother’s son.

I am grateful that a firearm purchase waiting period bill was taken up and a reasonable compromise passed the Senate. I now urge the House Leadership to work hard to pass this bill and I urge the Governor to support it.

How many Andrew Blacks should we sacrifice waiting for another session? How many other mothers are going to have to start counting their days? It’s day 137.

Tonight, I will lay down and say the same words I’ve said the last 136 nights. “I made it through another day.”

Alyssa Black Essex

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nessing what he termed “orgone energy”, primarily with simple capacitors. He died in jail as a reward for his efforts. The late, great Lt. Col. Tom Bearden, who learned of the uses of “zero point energy” in military hardware, such as the 1962 Minuteman Missile, had the courage to reveal what was called “top secret.” It cost him his health and, eventually, his life.

I will write more about this in the future, but for now, I encourage concerned people to investigate zero point energy and spread the word. It is our most benign and effective alternative. If it becomes common enough knowledge, it won’t be suppressed. The best time is right now. We could see a much brighter future.

Joe Gleason Bridport

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Burton Jacobs, 94, Bristol native OXFORD, Conn. — Burton E. Jacobs, 94, of Oxford, Conn., passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2019, at his home with his son by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Nancy Cragen Jacobs.

Burton was born at home on Aug. 15, 1924, in Bristol, Vt., son of the late Chester E. and Ruth Beers Jacobs.

His love for chemistry started at a young age. He delighted in doing experiments in his basement, much to the chagrin of his parents and sisters.

He had a mischievous sense of humor, often playing tricks such as boobytraps, setting off fireworks outside his parents’ bedroom, and minor explosions.

After graduation from Bristol High School in 1943, he served his country honorably as a member of the 90th Infantry Division during World War II. Of interest, he participated in the liberation of the infamous Flossenburg concentration camp. He received the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, and a battlefield commission. He was incredibly humble, minimizing his scars as ‘just bullet wounds’.

Upon returning home, he became a volunteer firefighter for the town of Bristol. On June 25, 1947, he married the love of his life, Nancy Hanks Cragen also of Bristol. Burton attended the University of Vermont and graduated with a degree in Chemistry in 1950.

Shortly after graduation, he was hired by the U.S. Rubber Company in Passaic, N.J., where he was a Research Scientist. Burton remained with the company through several moves and merges. Ultimately, he retired as manager of the Patent Department for Uniroyal in Middlebury, Conn., after 40 years.

Burton was a lifetime member of the Masons, Libanus Lodge 47. He was also a lifetime member of the Bristol Historical Society.

NANCY HANKS CRAGEN JACOBS AND BURTON E. JACOBS After retirement, he was able to devote more time to his lifelong passion for gardening. He shared his bounty with neighbors and coworkers. Burton loved the outdoors and delighted in introducing the wonder of nature: bird watching, geology and astronomy to three generations of family. He amazed the grandchildren by telling time by the position of the sun.

Burton’s talents were multifaceted. He was equally adept at carpentry, plumbing and electric work. He engaged in numerous complex household projects with his devoted helper, his wife, Nancy.

His love of family knew no bounds.

He will be long remembered for his devotion to and love for his wife.

Burton was a true gentleman and wonderful provider. One of his greatest

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joys was being called “Dad.” Burton leaves his daughter, Nancy Catherine (James E. ‘Mickey’) Boudreau of Waynesburg, Pa..; his son, Burton E. Jacobs, Jr., of Oxford, Conn..; his sister, Carol Burbank of Williston, Vt.; his grandchildren, Lisa (Jeff) McMeans, Grant (Tammy) Boudreau, and Ryan Boudreau; his great grandson, Jacob McMeans; several nieces and nephews, cousins, and great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his sisters, Elaine Bordeaux and Myrle Jackman.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 11 a.m., at Greenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Vt. Arrangements are being handled by Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Nancy Jacobs, 88, Bristol, wife of Burton Jacobs

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OXFORD, Conn. — Nancy Hanks Cragen Jacobs, 88, of Oxford, Conn., passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, Conn., surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of Burton E. Jacobs for sixty-seven years. They were reunited in heaven on January 21, 2019.

Nancy was born on Dec. 5, 1925, in Queens, N.Y., the daughter of the late John E. and Florence Hanks Cragen.

As the daughter of a Navy officer, she was able to travel extensively and this instilled in her the love of adventure.

She would say she was never lost — she was exploring. Ultimately, her travels lead her to Bristol, Vt., where she was a member of the graduating class of 1943.

Her caring and compassionate nature led her to pursue a career in nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in N.Y. Nancy also earned a degree in English Literature at Seton Hall University in

New Jersey and a Masters of Education at William Patterson College. She used her degrees in a broad manner, including teaching English and French, working in hospitals and doctor’s offices, private duty, visiting nursing, as an Oncology Nurse Clinician, and as a nurse educator. She retired at the age of 73 as a Hospice nurse.

Nancy was an expert seamstress who created her own patterns for anything from clothing and stuffed animals to slip covers. She was proud of her Navy background and found joy in attending submarine launches. She loved to shop and find new places to eat. As short as she was, no one could keep up with her in a mall. Her greatest joys were her husband and family.

Nancy imparted her deep appreciation for the arts, music, theater, literature, and pursuit of knowledge to her family. She also knew the value of hard work and was an equal partner to her husband Burton with any and all projects. Together, they tackled home

remodeling and maintenance, antique restoration and harvesting the garden.

Her boundless capacity for fun was matched only by her compassionate and generous nature.

“Nana” is remembered with love by her daughter, Nancy Catherine (James E. “Mickey”) Boudreau of Waynesburg, Pa.; her son, Burton E. Jacobs, Jr. of Oxford, Conn.; her sisterin-law, Carol Burbank of Williston, Vt.; her grandchildren, Lisa (Jeff) McMeans, Grant (Tammy) Boudreau and Ryan Boudreau; her great grandson, Jacob McMeans; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Betty Cragen Cooper and Mary Cragen Goodyear; her brother John E. Cragen II; and nephew Glynn Richard Cragen.

A graveside service was held on May 10, 2014, at the Greenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Vt. Arrangements were handled by Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.◊

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Discussion on Middlebury seeks help in saving MCTV funding JOHN FLOWERS to schools, libraries, and municipal less revenue for local access staff and franchise fee is — and it will radically climate change ByburyMIDDLEBURY — The Middle- buildings; the backhaul of television programming. reduce the level of financial support selectboard has asked for the signals to go live from remote Local stations that would be available to run PEG access channels Congressional delegation’s locations; access to an interactive affected by the new funding rule across the United States. PEG access reversal in Midd Vermont support in halting the Federal Com- programming guide; and channel include Middlebury Community channels perform a critical role in MIDDLEBURY — The public is invited to the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury on April 29 at 6 p.m. to discus the book “Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.”

The discussion is one of a series hosted by SunCommon, the solar power products company, to inspire Vermonters to join the movement to reverse global warming.

“Drawdown,” a New York Times bestseller, highlights the top 100 most effective ways to reverse climate change. Top solutions cataloged in the book include No. 8 solar farms and No. 10 residential rooftop solar.

Also on the list is No. 4 a plantrich diet, No. 31 insulation and No. 75 ride sharing.

Brian Wagner, a middle school teacher from Moretown, took part in a recent book discussion at Bridgeside Books in Waterbury.

“That was a fun event and the conversations during and after the talk were rich,” Wagner said. “Connecting people in this manner brings out the personal stories that helps us all see and make changes for a more sustainable present.”

“One of the takeaways for me through ‘Drawdown’ and the conversations around the room was that each small contribution we make can contribute to the whole — and while it is often pretty overwhelming and causes me despair, I can make an impact,” said Hiata Corduan, the owner of Bridgeside Books.

Other discussions of “Drawdown” are scheduled Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston on May 2, and at Bear Pond Books in Montpelier on May 14.

munications Commission’s effort to defund Public, Educational, Government (PEG) access television.

As reported by the Independent in January, the FCC is pitching a new rule that could significantly affect local cable access stations’ revenues to a point where some might have to pare back services significantly, or even close down.

The 1984 Cable Act called upon cable operators to extend in-kind services that have included complementary cable and Internet access

capacity.

But the FCC is now considering a rule change that would allow cable corporations — such as Comcast in Vermont — to redefine, and place a value on, those in-kind cable franchise obligations. The result, local access station operators fear, would be a new era in which cable companies would be able to establish their own estimates for these in-kind services and expense them back to local access organizations to count against their franchise fee. This would mean

Television (MCTV) and Northeast Addison Television (NEAT) in Bristol. MCTV’s annual budget is around $150,000; NEAT’s is approximately $78,000.

The selectboard on April 23 drafted a letter to Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and U.S. House Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. that in part reads: “We write to request your support in halting FCC efforts to defund PEG access television. As you know, the FCC is proposing to redefine what a

providing government coverage that promotes transparency, so citizens can be fully informed regarding local government actions — something vital to the health of democracy.

“Congress should stop the FCC from trying to re-write the 1984 Cable Act to financially starve local communities and our PEG channels in its rule-making (Docket NR 05311),” the letter from the selectboard stated.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

MIDDLEBURY — The Open Door Clinic in Middlebury, which delivers free health care services to the uninsured and under-insured, will reap the proceeds of a “Seeger Tribute Sing-along Concert,” to be held on May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Middlebury United Methodist Church at 43 North Pleasant St. The concert will feature Charlie King, Annie Patterson & Peter Blood, and The RIX (Rick Nestler & Rik Palieri), all of whom worked closely with the late, legendary folk singer Pete Seeger.

King is a musical storyteller and political satirist. Seeger hailed him as “one of the finest singers and songwriters of our time.” They worked together to help build the People’s Music Network. He is recipient of the Phil Ochs Award, the War Resisters League’s Peacemaker Award, the Sacco-Vanzetti Social Justice Award

nominated by Pete Seeger and the Joe Hill Award.

Patterson and Blood are the co-creators of the best-selling songbook Rise Up Singing. They have led singalong concerts across North America and abroad building “hope & change through song.” The audience at the Pete 100th Concert will be singing out of their newest songbook If I Had a Hammer, which contains 50 of the best songs that Seeger liked to sing with audiences at his own concerts.

Palieri and Nestler performed with Seeger since their earliest years as troubadours. As sailing partners on Seeger’s sloop, The Clearwater, Nestler & Palieri sang for decades with Pete. They have a new album, just out, called “Steering Pete’s Course: Maritime Songs from the Seeger Songbag.”

Pete Seeger was born a century ago, in May of 1919. He spent his life using

music to help create a better world. He sang on picket lines in the 1940s and 1950s. In the summer of 1964 Seeger took part in the Mississippi Freedom Summer. At Martin Luther King’s invitation, Seeger and his wife, Toshi, took part in the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. He was a regular fixture at mass rallies against the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Pete and Toshi Seeger co-founded the Clearwater organization in 1966, sailing a sloop (often filled with school children) up and down the Hudson River to clean up the river.

The Open Door Clinic’s patients include neighbors, friends, and family, keystone members of our community who work on and support the local farms, restaurants, and small businesses. And approximately 60 percent of the clinic’s clientele are Latin American migrant farm workers who face profound language and cultural barriers.

For more information about the concert, contact Priscilla Baker at prbaker@sover.net. Advance tickets can be purchased through riseupsingingvtconcert.com.

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Legislative Breakfast in Granville.

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

Veterans’ luncheon in Middlebury. Monday, April 29, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Calling all Veterans to join this monthly complimentary luncheon serving those who have served. Come meet other Veterans and friends and enjoy a delicious meal. Free, open to all Veterans and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

“No Small Matter” on screen in Middlebury.

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

Reservations at secure.everyaction.com/ NOXSB1CeUUCF-u2KC76NAw2. More info at stephanie@letsgrowkids.org.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 30, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of roast pork, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, wheat roll and oatmeal raisin cookies. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419.

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

Addison County Community Trust annual meeting in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 30, 4 p.m., Middlebury Inn, Court Sq. Meeting begins at 4 p.m. with a light reception to follow at 5 p.m.

In addition to electing Directors and Officers, the meeting will include a presentation of the 2018 Annual Report.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 1, 11:15 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Meal served at noon of Swedish steak with mushroom sauce, vegetable rice pilaf, carrots, wheat roll, and pineapple mandarin orange yogurt fluff. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle at 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.

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

Light refreshments served. Free and open to the public.

“Natural Icons and National Identity: Frederic Church’s Landscapes” in Middlebury.

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

Health Education Learning Program (H.E.L.P.) celebration in Bristol. Wednesday, May 1, 7-8 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. Celebrate the student, staff and volunteer participants of this year’s H.E.L.P. program with the debut the students’ PSA’s, announcement of winners and presentation of youth leadership awards. Free. Refreshments served. More info at jesse@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org or 802-388-7189.

Historic preservation talk in Shoreham.

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

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of oven roasted pork with apple tidbit sauce, sweet potatoes, vegetable blend, wheat roll and fruited Jello. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419.

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

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

Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild annual auction in Middlebury. Thursday, May 2, 6 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Preview begins at 6 p.m. Auction starts at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Questions? Call 802-453-6919.

“American Idiot” on stage on Middlebury.

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

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, May 2, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical puts audiences front and center at one of the quirkiest competitive events of the school year.

Six awkward middle-school spellers try to keep their cool and win the bee while three well-intentioned adults run the show. Tickets $17, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury.

Friday, May 3, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon of marinated BBQ chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad with tuna and peas, baked beans, dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookies. $5 suggested donation. Advanced tickets required by Monday, April 29. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Bring your own place setting. 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.

Bike Swap in Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 3-6:30 p.m. Cannon Park. Drop off bikes and gear you wish to give away or sell on consignment at Frog Hollow Bikes up to noon on Friday, May 3. Look for displays from local groups, demo rides, electric bikes and cars and great deals. Proceeds benefit Middlebury Safe Routes. More info contact froghollowbikes@gmail.com.

The Threatles sing the Beatles in Middlebury.

Friday, May 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Bistro, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Come hear this young family trio as they entertain with energy, performing a wide variety of the Beatles’ repertoire and other favorites of theirs (and ours). Free and open to the public.

Pizza bake in Ripton. Friday, May 3, 5-6:30 p.m., Ripton Elementary School, 753 Ripton Rd. Support the Friends of Ripton School by purchasing handmade wood-fired pizzas cooked to order. Proceeds support enrichment activities for Ripton Elementary School students. Choices include cheese $12, pepperoni $15, or sausage, mushroom and feta $15. Gluten-free crust available. Call 802-388-2208 or email wleeds@ acsdvt.org before 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, to place an order.

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

2019 Mountain bike season kick off in Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 7-9 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Help the Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) maintain and develop sustainable mountain bike trails in Addison County.

Cash Bar, Southwest Cafe, Swag and brief update from the ACBC Board.

“American Idiot” on stage on Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, 96 Chateau Rd. The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance presents this musical adaptation of

Green Day’s 2004 concept album, featuring The Grift. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders/$6 Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/arts.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical puts audiences front and center at one of the quirkiest competitive events of the school year. Six awkward middle-school spellers try to keep their cool and win the bee while three well-intentioned adults run the show. Tickets $25/$20 student, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office.

Stargazing open house in Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 9-10:30 p.m., Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall, Bicentennial Way, weather permitting. Get a closer view of Mars, a variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae through the Observatory’s telescopes. Free and open to the public as long as the sky is mostly clear. To confirm go to go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call the Observatory at 802-443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event.

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

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

Spring tag sale in Bristol. Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. The church’s annual sale. If rain, it will be inside the church. Youth of the church will be selling baked goods to raise money for their mission trip in North Carolina in July to help with repairs.

Other items include toys, books, puzzles, a few clothes, kitchen items and much more.

Something f o r everyone.

FRIDAY

Green Mountain Club wildflower hike in Leicester. Friday, May 3, Leicester Hollow. Moderate hike out and back on Leicester Hollow Trail via Minnie Baker Trail, with hope of spring wildflowers. Moderate difficulty, about 5.5 miles round trip from Minnie Baker trailhead with 800-foot elevation gain.

Bring water, snack/lunch, and appropriate clothing. More info contact leader David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-388-4894. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

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

Fiddle me spring

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE COMMUNITY Chorus will welcome guest fiddler and MUHS junior Romy Munkres at its spring concert in Middlebury on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., at Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Jeff Rehbach conducts the 90-voice choir, with Tim Guiles at the piano. Additional special guest Damascus Kafumbe will play on percussion.

Photo courtesy Middlebury Community Chorus

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Cat Café in Vergennes. Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Half Round Room, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Join Homeward Bound for their first-ever Cat Café. Enjoy refreshments, the company of adoptable shelter cats, and the wonderful ambiance of the Bixby. Room space, number of guests, and cat needs may limit the time and number of people allowed in the room.

Market basket weaving workshop in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 4, TBD, BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new Pop-Up event space for this half-day basket weaving intensive workshop. Everyone will make and leave with their own Garden Harvest Basket – a small basket with a long leather strap perfect for wearing to the market or foraging for berries. Cost is $75 available at alexarivera.com. All materials included.

Ladies’ Union spring sale in New Haven.

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

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

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

More info at mcmcvt.org.

“The Farewell” on screen in Middlebury.

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

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

“American Idiot” on stage on Middlebury.

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

Gypsy Reel in Brandon. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Gypsy Reel has been perfecting their eclectic blend of Celtic and original music for over 20 years. A Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel plays high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Ordinary Elephant performs in Ripton.

Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 Rte. 125. Come hear the International Folk Music Award winner’s when they appear at The Ripton Community Coffee House. 7:30-open mic followed by featured performers $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Note that the concert marks the return to its Ripton location.

Doors open at 7 p.m. More artist info at rcch.

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org. Open mic sign up at 802-388-9782 or rcchfolks@gmail.com.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical puts audiences front and center at one of the quirkiest competitive events of the school year. Six awkward middle-school spellers try to keep their cool and win the bee while three well-intentioned adults run the show. Tickets $25/$20 student, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office.

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Warbler Warm-Up in Bristol.

Sunday, May 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Bristol Waterworks, Plank Road, east of North St. Ron Payne and Chris Runcie will lead a search for newly arrived spring migrants. Hone your birding identification skills before leaf-out.

Call Ron at 802-388-6019 if in doubt about the weather.

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

Maple Run in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., MREMS, 55 Collins Dr. test your endurance at this USATF-certified half marathon and two-person relay, and a 3-mile fun run.

Scenic routes with views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks. 50/50 mix of paved and dirt roads for the half marathon, all paved for 3-mile fun run. Well-organized, great t-shirts, live music on course, post-race pancake breakfast. New for 2019 prize money and age group awards for the fun run.

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

Baseball Bingo Extravaganza in Middlebury.

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

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

Middlebury Shape Note Singers in Middlebury.

Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m., Mitchell Green Lounge, McCullough Student Center, Old Chapel Rd. Community singing of traditional songs, anthems, and hymns from the Sacred Harp Song Book, in 4-part, a capella harmony.

Loaner books are available. Free and open to all. More info at FaceBook/Middlebury Shape Note Singers or contact David, rosenber@ middlebury.edu.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Winner of two 2005 Tony Awards, this musical puts audiences front and center at one of the quirkiest competitive events of the school year. Six awkward middle-school spellers try to keep their

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WHAT’S BETTER THAN a warm cat in your lap while you read your favorite book?

Come to the Cat Café in Vergennes on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes and enjoy the company of adoptable shelter cats, and the wonderful ambiance of the Bixby.

Photo courtesy Homeward Bound

cool and win the bee while three well-intentioned adults run the show. Tickets $25/$20 student, available at Town Hall Theater Box Office.

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

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Poetry reading in Middlebury.

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

“Maria by Callas” on screen in Middlebury.

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

MiddMUG meeting in Middlebury. Monday, May 6, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Learn how to make personalized greeting cards, picture books, photo albums, and calendars using Photos or iPhotos.

The rest of the evening will be for Q & A. More info at MiddMUG2018@mail.com. All levels of skills are welcome.

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

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

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes.

Tuesday, May 7, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Aaron Retherford from Homeshare

Vermont will be speaking at 11:15 a.m. Meal served at noon of glazed beefsteak with cheddar cheese, maple baked beans, garden peas, hamburger roll and a clementine. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Make Zany Zines and Community Magazine in Middlebury. Begins Tuesday, May 7, 3:305:3- p.m., BUNDLE @ 60 Main St. Come to the Middlebury’s new Pop-Up event space to create your own mini-magazine about something you love and contribute art, poetry, comics, you name it, to a one-of-a-kind magazine to share with the community. For ages: 8-100. Cost $80.

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

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

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

The Threatles Middlebury. Friday, May 3, 3:304:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

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

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

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

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

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

Diana Fanning Piano students’ recital in Middlebury. Monday, May 6, 7:15-8:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Jazz Showcase in Middlebury. Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Arts Center.

See a full listing of

ONG OING EV EN T S in the Thursday edition of the

Addison Independent and on the Web at

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MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC Center will hold its 5th Annual spring concert at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Maple St., on Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m.

Photo courtesy MCMC

Spring springs with plays and music

By GREG PAHL In 2009, that album was adapted The Middlebury College for the stage into a musical, which Department of Theater and Dance premiered on Broadway and will present a musical adaptation of expanded the original songs to fuller Green Day’s 2004 concept album, adapted scores with multiple voices.

“American Idiot,” on Thursday, In 2015, Green Day was inducted May 2, at 7:30 p.m., in Wright into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Memorial Theater, directed by The performance runs Michole Biancosino, approximately 95 minutes with musical direction with no intermission. For

by Clint Bierman, and mature audiences. featuring the local Tickets are $15 for Vermont band, The the general public; $12 Grift. There will be for Middlebury College additional performances faculty, staff, alumni, on Friday, May 3, and

by Greg Pahl emeriti, and other ID Saturday, May 4, both card holders; and $6 at 7:30 p.m. for Middlebury College “American Idiot” students. For tickets or takes audiences on the trip of Green information, call 802-443-6433 or Day’s storied album, whose videos visit go.middlebury.edu/arts. Wright introduced audiences to a violent Memorial Theatre is located at 96 pop/rock/punk suburban landscape. Chateau Road in Middlebury.

Three working class kids attempt ORDINARY ELEPHANT AT to leave the suburbs and escape THE RIPTON COMMUNITY becoming screen-addicted zombies. COFFEE HOUSE Their journey begins with dreaming The Ripton Community Coffee on a couch and leads to a drug- House presents Ordinary Elephant infused punk scene in a big city, an at the Ripton Community House on endless war in the Middle East and Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. The an unplanned pregnancy. As these concert series returns to its usual friends search for redemption in an venue just in time for the coffee ugly world, they discover what it house’s 24th anniversary. means to really wake up.

Winners of the 2017 International Formed in 1987, Green Day Folk Music Awards for Artist of arose from the Northern California the Year, Ordinary Elephant will be underground punk scene and performing a CD Release concert emerged as one of the most popular of for their new recording “Honest.” the post-Nirvana alternative bands to Ordinary Elephant captivates break into the pop mainstream. Their audiences with their emotionally major-album debut, “Dookie,” sold powerful and vulnerable songs, over 15 million copies and won the letting the listeners know that they 1994 Grammy for Best Alternative are not alone in this world. The Music Performance. Ten years later, collaboration of husband and wife in 2004, they produced “American Pete and Crystal Damore, their Idiot,” an aggressive rock opera that connection, and their influences became a surprise success, receiving (including Gillian Welch, Guy Clark multiple Grammys and the best and Anaîs Mitchell) all meet on critical reviews of the band’s career. stage. “Two become one, in song ...

arts beat

hand-in-glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery,” says Mary Gauthier.

Their new album was recorded in Nashville with producer Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier, Sam Baker). Nashville studio staples Will Kimbrough (guitar) and Michael Rinne (bass) tastefully contribute only what is needed, letting the

LEARN ABOUT MARIA Callas in her own words when the film “Maria

by Callas” screens at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. THT is located at 68 S. Maple St.

Photo courtesy MNFF

songs speak for themselves. In concert, they accompany themselves on guitar and banjo.

Admission $15 generous admission; $10 general admission; $3 for children. For more information

call 802-388-9782. The doors for the concert open at 7 p.m. Refreshments will benefit the Friends of the Ripton School. Call ahead for a slot on the open mic list.

(See Arts Beat, Page 11)

ORDINARY ELEPHANT PLAYS the Ripton Community Coffee House on Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy Ripton Community Coffee House

Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019 — PAGE 11

Cosmic Forecast For the week of April 29

THE 25TH ANNUAL Putnam Country Spelling Bee closes out its run at Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Maple St., in Middlebury, Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m.

Photo/Max Kraus

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE AT THT The Middlebury Community Players performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” continue at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Thursday, May 2, at 8 p.m. The performance will repeat on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at 8 p.m. as well as on Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.

The premise is brilliant: Cast young adults to play middle schoolers competing in a spelling bee. Add some adult characters with “issues.”

Layer in sophisticated but contagious music. Then — every single show — invite a few audience members onstage, cross your fingers, and hope the cast can keep everything under control.

What could go wrong? We asked first-time director Aimee Diehl to discuss some of her favorite moments in the show, but she demurred. “Can’t tell you most of them,” she said. “It would ruin the surprise. But we do throw candy!”

This family-friendly production is rated PG for mischievous behavior and a few bad words.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students with ID — except for Thursday shows, which are discounted to $17. For ticket information contact Town Hall Theater at 802-382-9222, or townhalltheater.org.

STUDENT-CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE AT COLLEGE Three Middlebury College Dance majors will present their thesis concert “Ambidexterity” on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mahaney Arts Center’s Dance Theater. The Dance Program’s annual Senior Thesis Concert will be shared by Caleb Green, Lucy Grinnan and Maggie Phillips, presenting their original dance work in an evening of poetry, intimacy, drama and scientific experimentation.

Green, Grinnan, and Phillips’s work exhibits their multidisciplinary

creativity, showing a wide range of possibilities of dance expression.

Performers will display a range of energies, from slow and serious to fast and frenetic, hitting everywhere in between. This diverse evening will be full of connection, sorrows and surprises.

A post-performance discussion will follow the Friday performance, and a reception will follow the Saturday performance.

Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders; $8 for youth 18 and under; and $6 for Middlebury College students. To order, call 802443-6433, or visit go.middlebury. edu/arts. The MAC is located at 72 Porter Field Road, just off Route 30 south. Free parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the MAC parking lot.

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER BENEFIT CONCERT AT THT Middlebury Community Music Center celebrates its 5th Annual Benefit Concert at the Town Hall Theater on Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m.

Students and faculty will perform a variety of styles sharing lots of great music after a 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 lifechanging power of music. There will be a reception after the performance to celebrate MCMC’s 5th birthday.

For more information about MCMC visit their website at mcmcvt.org.

Tickets are $10 general admission/$20 generous admission plus fees. Tickets may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or at the door one hour before show time. The Town Hall Theater is located at 68 S. Pleasant Street in Middlebury.

(See Beat, Page 13)

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Your emotions can be overwhelming, Aries.

This encourages you to share your softer side with others. Embrace this sense of openness and others will reciprocate.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Make the most of others’ cooperative spirits to get things done, Taurus. It is always good to advocate for yourself, but more effective when others are receptive.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Focusing too much on one thing is not healthy, Gemini. It is better to diversify your thinking and surround yourself with as many ideas and perspectives as possible.

CANCER: June 22July 22. A coworker may need your assistance in the weeks to come. You are ready and willing to put in the extra effort to help this person with no strings attached.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. Focus on the positive things this week, Leo. Forget about what could go wrong. With the right mindset, you can accomplish anything you want.

VIRGO: Aug. 24Sept. 22. You are always willing and able to help a friend out, Virgo. That will prove true once again this week when a loved one calls you up and needs a shoulder to cry on.

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23. Lately you have been a rock that others lean on, Libra. This is a good role for you, as you are compassionate but also fair. Just make sure you take care of yourself as well.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. Scorpio, just when you think you have everything figured out, a new challenge presents itself. Seek a second opinion to work it out if this nut proves tough to crack.

S A G I T TA R I U S : Nov. 23-Dec. 21. A new idea could spark a big change in your life, Sagittarius. Are you ready for the adventure that is going to ensue?

Look to others to join in the good times.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, many challenges have been coming your way, and you have handled them like a champion.

Spend a little time pampering yourself as a reward.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Aquarius, when others test your patience, find a healthy way to blow off some steam. Enlist the help of a fun-loving friend to get away for a little bit.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. For single Pisces, a new romance could be on the horizon.

If you are attached, the romance may be kicked up a notch.

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Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019 — PAGE 13

Beat (Continued from Page 11) MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY CHORUS AT COLLEGE The Middlebury Community Chorus presents its annual spring concert on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Arts Center.

The choir welcomes guest violinist Romy Munkres, a Middlebury Union High School junior and the Young Tradition Vermont 2018 contest winner. She will play solo fiddle as the chorus accompanies her in a traditional Norwegian song, Gropen, a lively dance tune. From Celtic traditions, the ensemble offers “Aisling” (meaning ‘dream’ or ‘vision’) scored for solo violin and gently accompanied by the choir and piano. The program also features numerous pieces in contrasting styles by many other composers.

The 90 members of the chorus hail from nearly 20 towns throughout the Champlain Valley, with student members from across the globe. Jeff Rehbach conducts, with Tim Guiles accompanying at the piano.

It’s free and the public is welcome.

BENEFIT SCREENING OF “MARIA BY CALLAS” AT THT Last but by no means least. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival and the Opera Company of Middlebury are pleased to co-present the documentary “Maria by Callas” at

7 p.m., next Monday, May 6, at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. This special screening will be a benefit for the two non-profit organizations.

Conceived as a highly personal look at the life of Maria Callas, first-time director Tom Volf has constructed a thoroughly engrossing film that reveals much about this globally revered opera diva. Volf initially planned to do a conventional documentary, and in fact spent a year interviewing some 30 friends of the great diva, who died in 1977 at age 53. Instead, Volf decided it would be more intimate and revealing to do a film on Callas almost entirely in her own words, using performance footage, TV interviews and home movies as well as letters and unpublished memoirs movingly read by contemporary opera luminary Joyce DiDonato.

Doug Anderson, OCM’s Artistic Director, says “the Callas story is unbelievable — not only the artistic life but also but her complicated personal life. Her triangle with Aristotle Onassis and Jacqueline Kennedy is the stuff of grand opera, so I can understand why people are really so excited to see this film.” Tickets to this benefit screening are $25 and available at the Town Hall Theater box office, in person, Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., by phone at 802-3829222 or online at townhalltheater.org/ calendar-and-tickets.

IN “AMBIDEXTERITY,” THREE Middlebury College Dance majors present their senior thesis work. The performance is on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the Dance Theater at Mahaney Arts Center.

Photo courtesy Mahaney Arts Center

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Local family calls on Congress to prioritize babies MIDDLEBURY — Hundreds of parents, babies and advocates from across the country will rally on Capitol Hill and call on Congress to make the potential of every baby a national priority through policies such as comprehensive national paid leave and quality, affordable child care on April 30. Matt Laux, father of two-year old Audrey from Middlebury, will be joining the event.

The family will meet with Senators Leahy and Sanders, and Congressman Welch, to share their experience balancing the demands of parenthood without paid leave,

staggering child care costs and adequate programs that support babies’ healthy emotional and physical development.

The Laux family was selected to travel to Washington to share their story and ask their Congressional delegation to Think Babies and Act™ as part of the third annual Strolling Thunder, organized by nonpartisan early childhood development nonprofit Zero to Three.

According to Zero to Three’s recent State of Babies Yearbook: 2019, the state where a baby is born makes a big difference in

their chance for a strong start in life. Overall, Vermont ranks in the top 25 percent of all states in areas essential to give our babies the best beginning.

“Vermont families like mine need Congress to increase access to quality, affordable child care,” said Matt Laux, “That’s why I’m traveling to Washington with 50 other families to share my story with Senators Leahy and Sanders, and Congressman Welch, and urge them to Think Babies.”

The science is clear. Our brains grow faster in the first few years than any later point in life,

forming more than one million budgets that put babies and families new neural connections every in Vermont, and across the nation, second. When babies have nurturing first.” relationships, early In Vermont, the learning experiences “Most of our average cost of infant and good nutrition, investments care for a single parent those neural connections is as high as 45.7 in early are stimulated and percent of their monthly strengthened, laying a childhood income. These early life strong foundation for start too late, challenges follow babies the rest of their lives. at age four or into adulthood.

When babies don’t get later. By that The organization’s what their growing time the most policy agenda brains need to thrive, includes establishing a they don’t develop as important comprehensive national they should. This leads to years of brain paid leave program that lifelong developmental, development provides adequate time educational, social and have passed.” off to care for newborns health challenges. newly adopted ­— Myra or “Families are Jones-Taylor children, and allows struggling every day, in families to take leave every state, and we are urging our if their children or another family leaders to act,” said Myra Jones- member is experiencing a serious Taylor, chief policy officer of Zero illness. The agenda also includes to Three. “Most of our investments expanding access to quality, in early childhood start too late, affordable child care by increasing at age four or later. By that time investments in our country’s child the most important years of brain care system now, while working development have passed. Today’s toward a comprehensive, longbabies become tomorrow’s workers, term solution for working families, parents and leaders. Now is the as well as expanding investments time for policymakers on both sides in programs that support babies’ of the aisle to make every baby a healthy development, such as Early priority through policies built on the Head Start and infant and early science of brain development and childhood mental health.

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Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019 — PAGE 15

Allie first article that inspired Graham to (Continued from Page 1) the disease for 20 years, most of that actually donate.

“That’s huge,” Walter said. “It without symptoms.

If she had been diagnosed earlier, would have taken so much longer to she may have been able to treat the find a suitable kidney otherwise and disease with a cocktail of immune- the amazing community support that suppressants, keeping the ailment in it brought was incredible. I think check and avoiding the need for a everyone’s well wishes really did help because I was ready to go home kidney transplant.

Unfortunately, in 2018, doctors at after 10 days, which is nothing short UVM Medical Center and the Mayo of a miracle.”

Graham said her employer was Clinic in Minnesota told Walter that the disease had progressed too far very helpful when it came to the too fast, and her kidney function procedure and everything it entailed. fell into the 20th percentile, and was Seventh Generation is owned by Unilever, and months declining. She had to get help quickly.

“I feel like before the company had been helpful when an “My doctor at UVM employee needed a liver said he was not familiar she has and therefore would be with treatment options and given me accommodating when she my step-uncle worked for a second needed time off for the the Mayo Clinic,” Walter chance at surgery. said. “I went there and “The first couple days we started looking for life.”

— Allie Walter were awful,” Graham donors.” said four and a half weeks Walter searched for donors who matched her O blood after the surgery, “but I ran six miles type, which presented problems today after lunch and feel great.”

Graham and Walter went through because although A and B types can receive donations from O types, pre-op procedures at the Mayo Clinic only O’s can donate to O’s, which on Friday, March 15, and on that dramatically shrinks the available following Monday morning doctors took Graham’s kidney out and placed donor pool.

None of Walter’s family had it into Walter. Graham spent two days matching blood types, except her in an Intensive Care recovery unit mother, Ellen Walter, who did not with the only complication being that fit age and health requirements, and she was a runner and her resting heart none of her friends passed the initial rate was so naturally low, she kept screenings. Ellen Walter, owner of setting off the heart monitor when she Blue Moon Clothing and Gifts in went to sleep.

Walter took a bit longer to recover Brandon, reached out through social from the surgery. But by day two media to try to find a donor.

“I’m asking you to please, she was walking the full length of please consider giving Allie the the hallway from her ICU room to gift of a healthy life,” she wrote Graham’s to visit. The surgery took on a Facebook post. The Addison place on March 18, and Walter left Independent published a story about the Mayo Clinic on April 1.

“There really aren’t enough words Walter’s search for a new kidney and last month, thanks to Burlington- to express what Ashlie has given resident Ashlie Graham, who works me,” Walter said. “As I told her last for Seventh Generation, Walter week, my life is really like night and day. With kidney disease you really received her new kidney.

“My best friend from college have no idea how sick you are until was dating this guy and they were you’re better.”

Walter is not completely out of at dinner with his sister, Ashlie,” Walter said. “Ashlie told my friend, the woods, however. She still has ‘I saw an article in the Addison months before they will be certain Independent about this girl who is her body won’t reject the new kidney looking for a kidney and I applied to and she has to have lab tests once a week for four months, followed by donate.’”

Graham and Walter had previously a biopsy.

“In some ways, being sick for met on a couple of occasions, but it never occurred to Graham that five years actually helped after the she knew the woman looking for a transplant,” Walter said. “After a kidney before she offered to donate transplant you have to take your medication on time every day and I hers.

“The fact that she needed a kidney was already doing that.”

The medication she continues to and I could help was really my only motivation,” said Graham. “I’m a take for immunosuppression should pretty active person and just the make sure her IgA progresses even thought of someone not being able slower, but because it is in her blood, to be healthy and active pushed me there is still a chance the new kidney could fail also. to donate.”

“The doctors said that a living Walter and Graham were together throughout the surgery and she is donor kidney should last 10 to 25 years on average,” Walter said, thankful for Graham’s kindness.

“I feel like she has given me a before laughing and adding: “I hope second chance at life,” Walter said. I got one of the 40-year kidneys.”

She said she realizes now how “It’s so nice to be able to do things I haven’t been able to for so long, I sick she was, and how, after living with it so long, feeling bad got to feel great.”

Walter said she would like to feel normal. She said she feels much thank the newspaper for writing the better now and takes walks before

ALLIE WALTER IS greeted in her Mayo Clinic hospital bed by Ashlie Graham, who donated a kidney to Walter last month. Walter is back home in Brandon and back at work.

work, sometimes a couple of miles long.

Walter is working at the Brandon clothing store Indu now, but she is looking into careers in the public health system.

“I’ve applied for an internship

with the Department of Health, for the WIC program,” she said. “I’m very interested in patient advocacy.”

Now that she doesn’t have to worry about her kidney failing, she can get back to normal postgraduation worries like finding a

career, although she is trying not to focus on the fact that she may have to go through this whole process again in a decade or two.

“I try not to think about it,” Walter said. “You just have to keep going one step at a time.”

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Felicity has worked hard at OVUHS. Currently her most difficult class is AP Literature with Mrs. Roberts.

Throughout high school, Felicity has participated in at least two sports every year. In grades 9-12 she played soccer and basketball. When it came to her senior year she thought she would add in another sport and decided to play lacrosse. She has really enjoyed it.

Felicity has been working at Keith’s Country Store in Pittsford.

This paid job helps her learn skills she will need if she were to live on her own. She also babysits, for which she gets paid to nurture children and test her skills for living on her own.

Felicity Lynsey Drew Outside of school Felicity likes to be around family and to go to OVUHS different sporting events. She also enjoys going for walks.

Of her experience at OVUHS Felicity says, “When going through school, I have learned to be patient. I’ve taken the time that I have had for granted. As a kid I’ve always wanted to go from one thing to the next and speed through things like school. Once you’re done with elementary school you always move on until you eventually end up in college. Slow down and enjoy what you have.

Because eventually you’ll be somewhere even bigger.”

After high school Felicity would like to go to college to study to be a Veterinary Technician. She likes being around animals and she thinks that it would be a job she could enjoy for the rest of her life.

Chemistry teacher Larry Gerrior says, “Felicity is an insightful, sensitive, and deeply self-aware individual, driven to explore academics at all levels and disciplines. Throughout the year, Felicity was an active participant in our discussions, and she always supported her peers. Her caring nature and personality allow her to work well with others in a team setting, as she always respects others’ opinions, even when they differ from her own.”

The Otter Valley community wishes Felicity all the best as she moves on from high school.

Mount Abraham Union High School has named Erik McLysaght as it’s latest Student of the Week. Erik is the son of Susan Blethen and Jonah McLysaght of Starksboro. Erik’s dedication and hard work have earned him this honor. He has made honor roll every semester of his high school years often achieving high or highest honors. Throughout high school he has strived to obtain the best grades, taking multiple AP courses with excellent results. Erik was also nominated to give a testimonial at the Vt. Statehouse regarding neuroscience’s effect in the classroom.

Erik is also a lauded competitor in the Vermont Brain Bee, placing in the individual top four in the State Brain Bee and helping his team win the team award. He is a member of the Mt. Abe Jazz Club and the Neuroscience Club. Erik took many leadership roles during at Mt. Abe, including Neuroscience Club president, peer tutor to the Brain Bee team, and a music department officer. He represented the Jazz band as lead guitarist and participated in a New York City competition, which the ensemble won.

Erik McLysaght Erik has been a proud member of the soccer team since ninth MAUHS grade, as well as varsity lacrosse and track & field. Erik always strives to lead by example. Being in multiple leadership positions, he has learned many skills that will be vital for life. During the summer Erik works at “Summit Soccer Camp,” where he coaches K-4th-graders. He hopes to pass on the skills and knowledge that he has gained to the next generation and loves to see the enthusiasm for the sport on every child’s face.

In his spare time Erik is a frequent adventurist and spends a majority of his time skiing or hiking.

When not outside he plays music for hours, honing his guitar skills or learning new instruments. He also enjoys spending time with his friends. Erik says, “Working hard always come before intellectual capacity. I have seen many smart individuals fail to succeed because of their work ethic. I would also advise anyone to try to be a leader in any situation that they can.”

Erik plans to attend University of Vermont and major in Neuroscience. He hopes to enter the medical field, and run with the UVM rescue squad, in hopes to become a doctor later in life.

English teacher Lisa Grzyb says, “The gears of Erik’s mind are always spinning. His levity and insight prompt thoughtful class discussion.” The Mt. Abe community wishes Erik all the best in all his future plans.

Otter Valley Students of the week receive a gift certificate from the Book & Leaf Bookstore. Mt. Abe Students receive a free pizza from Cubbers. Students of the Week from ALL area high schools will receive a gift certificate from Vermont Book Shop and Rte. 7 South Sandwich Co. Students of the Week are chosen by school teachers and administration.

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Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019 — PAGE 17

Tigers and Otters bag decisive softball wins

MUHS wins 25-3; OV romps, 31-14

VERGENNES — When the softball teams from Middlebury and Vergennes union high schools met in the Little City on Thursday it was clear that one Addison County team was going to walk away the winner; the Tigers made sure there was no doubt about which team was better on this particular day.

In Windsor, Otter Valley softball also put on a convincing performance.

Due to cold temperatures and poor field conditions Saturday’s Mount Abraham softball games vs. Missisquoi was postponed to Monday, the 29th, at 4:40 p.m. The Eagles are scheduled to play at BFAFairfax on Tuesday before hosting Milton on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

MUHS VS. VUHS Division I Middlebury scored early and often when it played at D-II VUHS on Thursday. The Tigers clamed a 25-3 win in five innings.

The Tiger’s winning pitcher Gwen Stafford recorded seven strikeouts and gave up three runs in five innings work. She also helped her own cause with three runs on three hits.

Commodore pitcher Felicia (See Softball, Page 18)

Commodores cruise; Eagles grounded, 3-2 ADDISON COUNTY — In high school baseball action last Thursday, Otter Valley won on the road, Vergennes won really big at home, and Mount Abe fell to out-of-town competition in Bristol.

Middlebury was off during spring break, but the Tigers return to action Tuesday at Fair Haven and will host BFA-Fairfax on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

OTTERS In Windsor, OV pitcher Josh Beayon picked up his first win of the season as the Otters defeated host Windsor, 11-5. OV Coach Mike Howe of Beayon told the Rutland Herald that Beayon “was efficient today.”

Beayon threw five innings of onehit ball with 11 strikeouts.

Patrick McKeighan had three hits in the Marble Valley League win.

Kollin Bissette had a two-run double and three RBIs. Beayon and Nate Hudson drove in two runs (See Baseball, Page 17)

Sports

BRIEFS

Wasps sting OV in boys’ lacrosse

WOODSTOCK — Otter Valley goalie Alec Stevens managed to stop 20 shops during the Otter boys’ lacrosse team’s game in Woodstock on Thursday, but the Wasps still easily rolled to a 20-6 victory.

Lucas Petroni with five goals led 10 Woodstock players who scored.

OV seniors Hayden Gallo and Ethan Sulik-Doty tallied for the Otters, with Gallo scoring six and Sulk-Doty netting two.

“They were very strong and they didn’t let up,” OV coach Jesse Milliman said.

Division I Woodstock improved to 3-2 while D-II OV dropped to 1-3.

After facing Division-I competitors, the Otters next face a slate of D-II teams, starting with Thursday’s home game against Green Mountain Valley School.

VERGENNES UNION HIGH School catcher Karrie Ayer can only watch as Middlebury Union High School’s Carly Larocque crosses home plate for another Tiger run in Thursday’s clash of county rivals. MUHS won, 25-3.

Independent photo/Steve James

MUHS shows metal at meet

Olson one of top runners ESSEX JUNCTION — A collection of Middlebury Union High School athletes paused their spring break to compete in the Vacational Track & Field Meet at Essex High School this past Wednesday.

Junior Isabel Olson provided some bright spots for the Tigers, winning her heat in the 800 meters and placing fourth overall in that event; plus she placed fourth in the 1,500.

With 2 points, the Tiger boys’ team was 12th in the team standing; Essex won with 108.83 points. The Tiger girls were 13th, scoring 9 points; the hosts won the girls’ team title with 122.

MUHS athletes who earned top-20 finishes at the meet were: BOYS RESULTS Pole vault: 8th place, Ian Fenster, 8 feet-6 inches.

Javelin: 6. Tristan Durante, 102-02.

110M hurdles: 7. Nicholas Suchomel, 19.48.

(See Track, Page 19) TIGER SOPHOMORE TOM Nevins rounds the curve ahead of two competitors in the 800 meters at the Vacational Track & Field Meet in Essex Wednesday. Nevins claimed 13th place overall in the event.

St. Albans Messenger photo/Josh Kaufmann

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Lacrosse 4/25 Woodstock vs. OV.........................20-6 Baseball 4/25 OV vs. Windsor..............................11-5 4/25 Mt. Mansfield vs. Mt. Abe................3-2 4/25 VUHS vs Twinfield.........................27-0 Softball 4/25 OV vs. Windsor............................31-14 4/25 MUHS vs. VUHS..................... 25-3 (5) 4/25 MMU at Mt. Abe....... postponed to 5/11 Girls’ Tennis 4/25 Burr & Burton vs. Otter Valley..........7-0 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/24 Williams vs. Midd.........................14-12 Women’s Lacrosse 4/24 Midd. vs. Williams..........................18-9 Baseball 4/24 Midd. vs. Plymouth..........................9-4

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/29 MUHS at Rice......................... 4:30 PM 4/30 VUHS at Stowe....................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Burlington at MUHS.................. 4:30 PM 5/3 VUHS at Lamoille..................... 4:30 PM 5/3 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS............. 4:30 PM Boys’ Lacrosse 4/29 U-32 at Mt. Abe............................ 4 PM 4/30 MUHS at Rice.............................. 4 PM 5/1 Milton at Mt. Abe............................ 4 PM 5/2 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS.................. 4 PM

(See Schedule, Page 19)

PAGE 18 — Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019

VERGENNES FRESHMAN SIERRA Bertrand reaches second on a Tiger throwing error during Thursday’s game. Although her team lost, Bertrand had a good day at the plate going two for two.

Independent photo/Steve James

WINNING PITCHER GWEN Stafford was in dominating form on Thursday as the Tiger junior stuck out seven and gave up only three runs over five innings.

Independent photo/Steve James

Softball (Continued from Page 17) Poirier took the loss; she earned a strikeout in three innings pithed.

Scoring was spread throughout the lineup for the Tigers, with two seniors smacking two hits apiece.

Carly Laroque got a single and a double, Aby LaRock whacked two singles.

Other Tigers getting extra-base hits were Ashley Sutherland, Kyra Roberts and Sydney Provencher — all doubles.

Sierra Bertrand led the Commodore offense, going two for two with a double.

Vergennes returns to action Monday when it hosts D-II Randolph, travels to Missisquoi on Tuesday, and hosts Spaulding on

Thursday; all games are at 4:30 p.m.

The Tigers play at Mount Anthony on Tuesday; MUHS will host BFAFairfax on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

OTTERS ROMP The Otter softball offense must have been hitting on all cylinders Thursday when it played in Windsor.

The Otters dumped the home team, 31-14.

Freshman Riley Keefe had a good day with four hits and four RBI to lead the Otter offense.

Otter sophomore pitcher Morgan LaPorte picked up the win and at the plat recorded four RBIs. Otter Valley is 2-2, and will play at Fair Haven Monday. The Otters are scheduled to host Windsor on Wednesday.

COMMODORES PITCHER FELICIA Poirier helps her own cause with a slide home that scored one of VUHS’s three runs vs. visiting Middlebury Union High School on Thursday.

Bristol and slipped past the Eagles, 3-2. The teams were stalemated at 1-1 in the top of the fifth inning when the Cougars secured two runs that were good enough to secure the win.

Cougar pitcher Ben Powell struck out seven and allowed only two hits in his complete game on the mound.

He had three hits himself.

Mount Abe junior pitcher Eben Clifford recorded the loss for the Eagles. He allowed nine hits and pitched five strikeouts.

Eagle baseball will host Missisquoi on Monday at 4:30 p.m., in a game postponed from Monday.

Mount Abe will then play at BFA Fairfax on Tuesday and host Milton on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Independent photo/Steve James

Baseball (Continued from Page 17) apiece as the Otters’ record rose to 4-0.

Justin Smith took the loss for the 3-2 Yellow Jackets.

OV will visit Mount Anthony on Monday, and host Windsor on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

EAGLES Mount Mansfield traveled to

COMMODORES In an away game switched to Vergennes, the Commodore baseball team hardly made it worthwhile for the Twinfield nine to travel all the way from Plainfield on Thursday.

VUHS led 19-0 after one inning, took the pedal off the medal and cruised in for a 27-0 win in five innings.

Sophomore pitcher Barret Barrows struck out nine in a onehitter and fellow 10-grader Tucker Stearns went four-for-five.

VUHS travels to play at Missisquoi Valley on Tuesday, then is scheduled to host Spaulding on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019 — PAGE 19

Track

Schedule

(Continued from Page 17) 100M: 10. Anthony Garner, 12.13; 18. Tristan Durante, 12.47.

300M hurdles: 6.

Hunter Heffernan, 47.96.; 10. Nicholas Suchomel, 49.44.

800M: 13. Thomas Nevins, 2:24.07.

200M: 13. Anthony Garner, 25.33.

GIRLS RESULTS Javelin: 9. Michelle Skovsgaard, 61-05.

Long jump: 20.

Michelle Skovsgaard, 11-07.75.

Triple jump: DNP. Michelle Skovsgaard, fouled out.

100M hurdles: 14. Michelle Skovsgaard, 22.65.

1,500M: 4. Isabel Olson, 5:14.70; 13. Sofia Stefani, 5:36.31.

400M: 6. Hannah Turner, 1:06.18; 8. Ailey Bosworth, 1:08.76; 9. Natali Sullivan, 1:09.31.

800M: 4. Olson, Isabel 11, 2:34.62; 7. Sofia Stefani, 2:41.72 1; 16. Ailey Bosworth, 2:52.06.

200M: 11. Hannah Turner, 29.71.

(Continued from Page 17)

5/2 GMVS at OV.................................. 4 PM 5/4 St. J at Mt. Abe......................... 4:30 PM Baseball 4/29 OV at Mt. Anthony.................. 4:30 PM 4/30 Mt. Abe at Fairfax................... 4:30 PM 4/30 VUHS at Missisquoi................ 4:30 PM 4/30 MUHS at Fair Haven.............. 4:30 PM 5/1 Windsor at OV.......................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Spaulding at VUHS................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Fairfax at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Milton at Mt. Abe....................... 4:30 PM 5/3 OV at Rutland................................ 5 PM 5/4 VUHS at Milton.............................. 3 PM Softball 4/29 OV at Mt. Anthony.................. 4:30 PM 4/29 Randolph at VUHS................. 4:30 PM 4/30 VUHS at Missisquoi................ 4:30 PM 4/30 MUHS at Mt. Anthony............. 4:30 PM 4/30 Mt. Abe at Fairfax................... 4:30 PM 5/1 Windsor at OV.......................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Spaulding at VUHS................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Milton at Mt. Abe....................... 4:30 PM 5/2 Fairfax at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 5/3 OV at Bellows Falls.................. 4:30 PM

LOCAL

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Michelle Skovsgaard hops, skips and jumps her way through the triple jump at last Wednesday’s Vacational Track & Field Meet at Essex High School.

Skovsgaard’s highest finish at the meet was ninth in the javelin.

SPORTS

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Matt Dickerson

Karl Lindholm

WE’VE GOT IT COVERED!

St. Albans Messenger photo/ Josh Kaufmann

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, April 30 12:05 a.m. VT State House & Media Exchange 7:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 8:50 a.m. Vermont Access Round Table 10 a.m. Selectboard 12:07 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 12:28 p.m. VT Bench & Bar Listening Tour 1:30 p.m. Racism in America - Part 7 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 6:30 p.m. Lifelines 7 p.m. Selectboard 9:07 p.m. VTState House - Hearing on H57 4/17/19 11:06 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Wednesday, May 1 2:10 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 5:30 a.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 6:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 8:50 a.m. Vermont Access Round Table 10 a.m. Selectboard 12:12 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 1:30 p.m. Bernie Sanders - Town Meeting on the Arts 3 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6:30 p.m. Vermont Access Round Table 8 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 11:05 p.m. VT State House - Hearing on H57 4/17/19 Thursday, May 2 5 a.m. Energy Week 6 a.m. Racism in America - Part 7 7:30 a.m. Eckankar 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Bernie Sanders - Town Meeting on the Arts 11 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 12 p.m. Selectboard 3 p.m. VT State House 5:40 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 7 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board 10:05 p.m. Vermont Access Round Table 11:15 p.m. VT State House & Media Exchange Friday, May 3 12:05 a.m. VT Media Exchange & VT State House 5:15 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 6:10 a.m. DRB 7:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 8:50 a.m. Healthy Homes 10 a.m. Selectboard, VT State House

5/4 VUHS at Milton.............................. 3 PM Tennis 4/30 MMU at MUHS Girls............... 3:30 PM 5/3 MUHS Boys at Harwood........... 3:30 PM 5/3 Harwood at MUHS Girls........... 3:30 PM Ultimate 5/3 Montpelier/Rice at MUHS...... 4/7:30 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 5/4 NESCAC Semifinal..........................TBD Women’s Lacrosse 5/4 NESCAC Semifinal..........................TBD 5/5 NESCAC Final.................................TBD Softball 5/4 NESCAC Tournament......................TBD Baseball 4/30 Midd. at Union............................. 6 PM 5/1 Keene State at Midd...................... 4 PM 5/3 Midd. at Amherst............................ 4 PM 5/4 Midd. at Amherst (2)............... 12:30 PM 5/5 Castleton at Midd. (2).................... Noon Late games were played after deadline.

Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. VT State House, VMX 10 p.m. Energy Week 11 p.m. Racism in America - Part 7 Saturday, May 4 6:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 10 a.m. Selectboard 12:07 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 1:02 p.m. Racism in Anerica - Part 7 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 10 p.m. Energy Week 11 p.m. Vermont State House, VMX Sunday, May 5 5 a.m. Public Affairs 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast, Selectboard 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Energy Week 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 8:30 p.m. VTState House - Hearing on H57 4/17/19 Monday, May 6 12 a.m. Vermont State House & VMX 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard, Bulletin Board 12:30 p.m.Vermont State House, VMX 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 10 p.m. Green Mt Care Board, VMX MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, April 30 5 a.m. A.R.T. Neverscene 7 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 & 2 7:30 a.m. State Board of Education 12:30 p.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) 2:03 p.m. First Wednesday - Marcelo Gleiser 3:35 p.m. UVM Extension - Berries in the Backyard 5:30 p.m. The Story Matters - David Weinstock 6:35 p.m. U.V.M. Community Medical School 8 p.m. Soil Series - Social Mycelium 10:05 p.m.VT State Board of Education Wednesday, May 1 6 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY TELEVISION: P.O. Box 785, Middlebury, Vt. 05753

Please see the MCTV website, www.middleburycommunitytv.org, for changes in the schedule; MCTV events, classes and news; and to view many programs online. Submit listings to the above address, or call 388-3062.

6:31 p.m. Transformational Yoga 2 7 a.m. Yoga for You 7:30 a.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) 9:05 a.m. Soil Series - Social Mycelium 11:09 a.m. U.V.M. Community Medical School 12:30 p.m. Soil Series - Social Mycelium 2:35 p.m.

UVM Extension - Berries in the Backyard 5:30 p.m. The Story Matters - Glen Goodwin 6 p.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) 8 p.m. Racism in America - Part 7 11:30 p.m. UVM Extension - Berries in the Backyard Thursday, May 2 6 a.m. Yoga 6:30 a.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 7:30 a.m. Local School Board Meeting 8:42 a.m.

Bookstock 9:55 a.m. First Wednesday - Marcelo Gleiser 11:27 a.m. First Wednesday - Slow Democracy 1 p.m. OSHER - Democracy in Iran 2:05 p.m. Living With Bears 3:20 p.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) 4:55 p.m. The Story Matters - David Weinstock 5:30 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 p.m. Battle of the Badges Annual Basketball Tournament 7:30 p.m. A.R.T. Neverscene 11 p.m. Extempo Friday, May 3 6:02 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 7:30 a.m. Local School Board Meetings 8:42 a.m. Bookstock 9:55 a.m. First Wednesday – Marcelo Cleiser 11:27 a.m. First Wednesday - Slow Democracy 1 p.m. OSHER - Democracy in Iran 2:05 p.m. Living With Bears 3:20 p.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) 4:55 p.m. The Story Matters - David Weinstock 5:30 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 p.m. Battle of the Badges Annual Basketball Tournament 7:30 p.m. A.R.T. Neverscene 9:30 p.m. First Wednesday - Marcelo Gleiser 11:02 p.m. Living With Bears Saturday, May 4 6 a.m. The Story Matters - Glen Goodwin 6:30 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 7 a.m. Transformational Yoga 2

7:30 a.m. Yoga for you 8 a.m. Living With Bears 9:20 a.m. The Story Matters - Glen Goodwin 9:50 a.m. The Story Matters - David Weinstock 11:02 a.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) 12:45 p.m. Living With Bears 2 p.m. Soil Series - Social Mycelium 4:05 p.m. Living With Bears 5:30 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 p.m. For the Animals - Chronic Wasting Disease Parts 1 & 2 7:30 p.m. Battle of the Badges Annual Basketball Game 8:30 p.m. First Wednesday - Marcelo Gleiser 10:02 p.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) Sunday, May 5 1 a.m. OSHER - Democracy in Iran 2:05 a.m. Living With Bears 3:19 a.m. At the Ilsley- Brain Trauma (Matt Kimble) 5:20 a.m. The Story Matters - Glen Goodwin 5:50 a.m. The Story Matters - David Weinstock 6:25 a.m. Soil Series - Social Mycelium 8:30 a.m. Battle of the Badges 9:30 a.m. First Wednesday - Marcelo Gleiser 11:02 a.m. For the Animals - Chronic Wasting Disease Parts 1 & 2 12 p.m. Bookstock 2:45 p.m. Living With Bears 4 p.m. Transformational Yoga - 1 4:30 p.m. Transformational Yoga - 2 5 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6 p.m. Yoga for You 6:30 p.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont 7:30 p.m. Garden Lecture by Simon Jones, National Trust for Scotland 8:37 p.m. First Wednesday - Slow Democracy 10 p.m. First Wednesday - Marcelo Gleiser Monday, May 6 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Transformational Yoga 1 & 2 8 a.m. State Board of Education 1 p.m. Bookstock 2:15 p.m. Poem City 4 p.m. OSHER 5:30 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 p.m. Battle of the Badges 7:30 p.m. Mary Hogan School Spring Concert 8:30 p.m. Hardy Plant Club of Northern Vermont

PAGE 20 — Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019

NEARLY 200 PEOPLE helped Lincoln resident Hattie Brown celebrate her 100th birthday by sending her a card. The “card shower” was organized by Brown’s granddaughter Barb Rainville. Brown was born on April 10, 1919, in Buel’s Gore.

Independent photo/Christopher Ross

Hattie Brown (Continued from Page 1) party. So her granddaughter, Barbara Rainville, decided to throw her a card shower instead.

A week before Brown’s birthday, Rainville announced the shower

in the Addison Independent and on Front Porch Forum. Her goal: 100 birthday cards.

Her grandmother received nearly twice that many.

“They’re everywhere,” Brown

ONE-HUNDRED-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Bristol resident Bill James welcomes longtime friend Hattie Brown to the “century club” earlier this month during the community dinner at St. Ambrose Rectory in Bristol.

Photo courtesy of Andrew Rainville

said as she talked with the Independent about her life.

An altar of sorts has been set up in her kitchen to hold all of those cards, with their images of birds, balloons, flowers, candles, puppies

and butterflies. One card features a her grandson, Mike Rainville. dancing Minnie Mouse. Some are These days she stays active in pinned to the wall. Others are taped part by going down the mountain to the stovepipe. to Elderly Services Inc.’s Project Did she have help opening them Independence in Middlebury three all? days a week.

“Oh, yes,” Brown said. “My Over the years she’s also found the daughter (Pat) and time to write and publish my granddaughter four books of poetry.

An altar of sorts (Barbara) helped me.”

Her poems recently Brown was born has been set up inspired a group of Harriett Purrington in in her kitchen to Lincoln schoolchildren Buel’s Gore, Vt., during hold all of those while they were making the administration of cards, with birthday cards for her, President Woodrow Barb Rainville said.

Wilson. On the day she their images of “She really enjoyed came into this world, birds, balloons, the hand-made cards, Wilson was in Paris, flowers, especially from the negotiating the peace candles, children,” Rainville said. terms after World War I. puppies and Brown even got cards In Lincoln, during from people she didn’t butterflies. One know. One well-wisher the great flood of 1927, she walked home from card features a wrote, “If you’re going school in water that dancing Minnie to make 100 you deserve sometimes rose as high Mouse. Some a card.” as her knees.

Though she didn’t are pinned to After attending the wall. have a traditional Bristol High School birthday party, Brown and Teachers College did have some cake and in Johnson, she taught for more than cheer during a recent community three decades in local schools. dinner at St. Ambrose Rectory in Brown and her husband, Fletcher, Bristol. were also lay ministers and served as Remarkably, at 100, she was not the interim pastors of the Panton Church oldest person in the room that night. in the 1960s.

Bristol resident Bill James, founder In her 60s she took up a part-time of the Old Farts Club, has her beat by job as the Lincoln correspondent to almost seven years. the Addison Independent and didn’t “She really did enjoy being with retire from that until three decades Bill at the dinner,” Rainville said. later, when she was 94.

“They’ve been friends forever.”

At 97, she retired from her job Reach Christopher Ross at at Maple Landmark, the wooden christopherr@addisonindepenent. products manufacturer founded by com.

Addison Independent, Monday, April 29, 2019 — PAGE 21

Shelter (Continued from Page 1) Other visitors were part of the shower. The CHC will build a new, In response to growing demand, workforce, but simply couldn’t fully accessible bathroom within the CHC has decided to keep make ends meet. the building. the shelter open, through at least “More and more people are “We need to improve our the summer months, for up to 16 working, but they can’t make accessibility,” Sinclair said. “The individuals with no other housing enough money to find a place they (wheelchair) ramp we have here is options.

The much-respected can afford,” Sinclair said. “There are not up to current code. We really nonprofit is still busy raising the very few single rooms available on need to have an elevator.” estimated $62,000 it will take to keep a home-share basis, and things like Middlebury architect Ashar the shelter operating well beyond its that. There’s no hope of their getting Nelson, of Vermont Integrated customary shut-down into any kind of an Architecture, has generously date of April 22. apartment.” offered his services to design the “Here we are. “More and more Yet some shelter elevator project, Sinclair said.

We’re going for it people are clients did transition Meanwhile, the shelter’s as long as funding working, but to more permanent heating system “failed us badly holds out,” said CHC they can’t make housing during last winter,” Sinclair noted. He Co-executive Director the course of the explained the oldest part of the enough money Samantha Kachmar. winter. The CHC building has a single-zone system As of this past to find a place invites social that occasionally resulted in Thursday the they can afford. services providers dramatic temperature swings in organization had to work with different rooms. “One room might There are very raised around $30,000 guests to improve have been 85 degrees and another toward the $62,000 few single rooms their housing one 55, and there was nothing we goal, according to available on and employment could do about it,” he said. “So CHC Co-executive a home-share prospects. we’re going to be spending quite a director Doug Sinclair.

“We’re always bit of money taking care of that.”

That money will basis, and things fortunate that about But before the CHC can get going pay for professional like that. There’s half of them are on the heating system and elevator, staffing, utilities and no hope of their able to come up it will have to pay contractors other operating costs getting into with some sort of around $50,000 to remove asbestos to carry the shelter housing, whether and vermiculite from the structure. through the warmer any kind of an it’s their own place That potentially hazardous material apartment.” months. or doubling up with is present in ceiling, attic and pipe Monday, April 22, — CHC Co-executive others, or going to insulation, according to Sinclair. was the first day of director Doug Sinclair live with family in The good news is the CHC has the shelter’s “summer some other part of raised around two-thirds of its program.” the country,” Sinclair $600,000 capital campaign goal.

During the winter, the shelter was said.

Anyone wishing to contribute able to accommodate more than Summer shelter hours and to CHC programs, including the 20 individuals downstairs and up services will be less expansive than warming shelter, should head to five families in the upstairs. But those offered during the winter. online to charterhousecoalition. organizers had to set a limit of 16 Guests can come in at 9 p.m., but org. individuals for the summer, because must leave by 7 the next morning.

“We’re doing our best to run all going higher would require the Day station hours (for referrals of our programs without disruption CHC to pay an additional shelter to services) have been slightly (of services),” Sinclair said. “We’ve supervisor, Sinclair explained. reduced for the summer, to 9 a.m. to talked to our contractor and believe “We can’t afford to have two staff 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. we can pretty much pull it off.” people… and that limits what we can “And we’re not able to have COLLEGE STUDENTS HELP do,” he said. food service during shelter hours,” One way they will be able to It’s only in its first week of Kachmar said. “We still maintain fulfill their tasks is with a host of operation, yet the summer shelter all of our community meals; we volunteer help from area college is already at capacity. And this is just won’t have separate shelter students. About 15 beds in the during a warmer time of year when meal service.” upstairs of the shelter (normally demand for emergency housing RENOVATIONS COMING set aside for families during the typically subsides.

Those residing at the shelter winter) will be used for housing “The 16 who are here are the this summer will also notice some those students who, in turn, will hardest to house,” Sinclair said. construction activity. be volunteering with various “It’s those who have the toughest The aging building will be charitable causes in the Middlebury challenge getting into housing.” equipped with an improved heating area set up through the CHC. TREND IS HIGHER NEED system and a small elevator, which Essentially, the students will be It’s really a reflection of the trend will be built in place of an existing provided free housing in exchange CHC officials saw this past winter, when the shelter served an all-time high of 124 distinct individuals.

That’s around 30 percent more than the facility has ever served, Sinclair said, adding that of the 124 individuals, many were repeat visitors, while some stayed only a night or two.

The 26 children who took temporary refuge with their families at 27 North Pleasant St. was also a record, Sinclair said. “We also had a fairly large number of youths, defined as 18-24 years old. We were busy.”

And tragically, a high percentage of guests this past winter were living with mental illness.

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While it’s tough to operate and fund a shelter, Sinclair and Kachmar know it’s a vital service.

They get reminders almost every day that their work is making an impact on the guests they serve.

“We’ve had people who’ve reconnected with family in

some way, who have attained employment and been able to maintain it,” Kachmar said. “Some have connected with the Turning Point Center and are still working on recovery and doing well with it. It’s these accomplishments that keep us going.”

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Feelings as a child develop into a book

By MARIN HOWELL VERGENNES — When author Ann Braden visited seventh-grade students and advisors at Vergennes Union Middle School on April 5, the Brattleboro resident divulged a secret — her superpower.

The VUMS seventh-grade class had been reading Braden’s book, a debut novel titled, “Benefits of Being an Octopus.” The book was recently nominated for Vermont’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award list, and was named one of National Public Radio’s best books of the 2018.

“Benefits of Being an Octopus” explores the obstacles faced by a middle-school aged girl named Zoe. With her mother working full-time, Zoe must care for her younger siblings while not disturbing her mother’s boyfriend, who owns the trailer they all live in. The story follows Zoe through the obstacles she faces, and the figurative superpowers she has that allow her to overcome

these challenges.

Braden said that while the book is not a true story, the plot is based on emotions she felt as a child.

“I looked around at most people in my class and most of them had two parents, I had one. Most of them had a nicer place to live than I did. I automatically decided that meant that they were better than me,” she said.

Growing up a shy child, Braden recalls feeling like her thoughts were not important enough to write down. This mindset continued for the first 30 years of her life, until one day she began wondering what would happen if she decided to write.

Braden said she was nursing her newborn son when this thought first struck, and she began writing her first narrative.

“I grabbed my netbook computer and started typing with one finger at a time. I wrote an entire

manuscript, and it was really short and really bad. But it showed me that I could write a story, and that I loved writing stories,” said Braden.

Shortly after Braden’s literary breakthrough, she began sending the manuscript to agents and was immediately met with rejection.

Braden continued writing, sending five different novels to agents and being rejected each time. On her sixth try, Braden decided to be more honest with her writing.

“The other ones weren’t as true.

For the other ones, I was very focused on crafting a story that would get the most attention,” Braden said.

“And this one (Benefits of Being an Octopus), it wasn’t about what the story shape looked like as much as ‘was this going to reflect realities that I knew?’”

During her visit to Vergennes, Braden talked with the seventhgraders about superpowers and obstacles in their own lives. The students were asked to think of their own superpowers and name the honorable traits of their peers. Braden said that in the nine years between her first manuscript and her first publication, she discovered her own superpower.

“Everyone has some kind of

ANN BRADEN awesome inner strength. For me, I found out that mine is persistence.

That is my superpower,” Braden said.

Additionally, she encouraged the students to think about the obstacles they may face and how they might overcome these impediments.

Toward the end of the visit, Braden gave each student a temporary

octopus tattoo as a reminder of their place on Team Octopus, and the superpowers they hold within.

“For each of you, I have your own Team Octopus temporary tattoo to use as a reminder of your own inner strength,” she said.

Editor’s note: Marin Howell is a Vergennes Union High School senior.

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Pet Pages Dear Homeward Bound, I have a friend who just moved into her first apartment, which is small, and she wants to get a dog. She loves big dogs and wants to get one, but I told her that her apartment is too small and she should get a lap-type dog.

She disagrees and says that there are laid-back big dogs that could live in her apartment. Is this true?

Curious

Dear Curious,

Your question brings up a lot of questions and I’m glad you asked.

Size is only one of the factors to consider when evaluating whether or not a dog will be a good fit for your lifestyle. It is important to also consider energy level, age of the dog, temperament, and how much time you will be at home on a regular basis. For example, a high-energy breed like a Boxer or a dog with strong drive to work, like a Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier, is unlikely do well in a small confined space.

Age is also important. A puppy will need to be attended to multiple times a day and will need frequent trips outside, so whether your friend has stairs or an elevator will be important. Similarly, an older dog might be perfectly happy to snooze the day away but have trouble navigating stairs as he or she gets older.

Temperament is a really important factor, especially as it might relate to a dog “alert” barking at noises. Nothing will sour your friend’s relationship with her neighbors more than a barking dog.

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Roscoe. 5 years, Hound mix, neutered male. This stunning boy was found as a stray right here in our county. He is a spin on the classic hound – with a gangly, goofball streak. With a personality all his own, he loves to play outside and get some quality time and attention. He is mellow around other dogs and is dog-social. He is a taller hound with legs for days who is more interested in getting out and about than having a bucket of toys! Roscoe is more than ready to get back out into the world and make his home right in your heart.

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CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

HANDYMAN ‑ LIGHT car‑ pentry, insulation, yard clean up, junk removal, dump trailer services. Call Eugene 802‑453‑8546.

Free YOUNG ASPEN TREE, free.

Call 802‑877‑3783.

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SLATE VALLEY UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

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CRUSHER OPERATOR Willing to train the right candidate. Benefits included.

Call (802)482-2335 for more information or send resume to: Hinesburg Sand & Gravel, Co., Inc.,

14818 Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

SPANISH TEACHER VACANCY 2019-2020 The Slate Valley Unified Union School District is seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher at the Castleton Village School for the 2019-2020 school year. Proper Middle School licensure required.

For additional information, please contact Kim Prehoda, CES Principal at 802-468-5624.

Applicants must apply on www.SchoolSpring.com.

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JOIN US AS WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL MEDIA!

The Addison Independent is hiring a dynamic individual with boundless creative energy and an optimistic desire to help local business thrive to join our marketing team.

A successful candidate would have: • Knowledge of advertising and/or marketing strategies.

• A tenacious drive to support and grow an existing account list.

• An outgoing personality eager to meet and help develop effective marketing plans for area businesses.

• Excellent communication skills and comfort conducting business over email, phone, and in-person.

• Familiarity with social and digital media and various marketing tools and capacity to help clients navigate the field of options effectively.

This is a full-time position offering a flexible schedule and a lot of room for self-direction. Requires functioning vehicle and drivers license.

Benefits include health care package, 401K, optional gym membership and the opportunity to join a cheerful, familyowned company in Middlebury.

IF THIS IS YOU, LET US KNOW! Christy Lynn, Director of Sales 58 Maple Street | Middlebury, VT 05753 christy@addisonindependent.com

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DRIVER

Locally owned Lumber company seeks a mature, responsible, reliable driver to deliver our flooring and wood products. Clean driving record and knowledge of truck care are essential; even more importantly, we’re looking for someone who will be courteous, considerate and helpful while making deliveries to our customers. Hours are approx. 20-40+ per week and an occasional overnight distant delivery may be required.

For an interview please call Tom at: (802) 453-2897 (ext. #2) Lathrop Maple Supply, LLC Route 116, Bristol VT

FARM EMPLOYEE Monument Farms Dairy has a full-time job opening for the night-time milking position. Applicants must have desire to work with animals and recognize herdhealth symptoms. We have a Strong Team Environment. Good Salary and Benefits.

802.545.2119 Please stop by the Dairy in Weybridge to fill out an application.

BOTTLING OPERATOR WhistlePig is dedicated to crafting a premier whiskey and is looking for passionate, dedicated people to help us grow.

Bottling Team - Shoreham VT To meet our growing demand we are looking for quality, detail oriented team members for our bottling line.

Delivery Driver neeDeD

Class A CDL and two years’ experience required. Must have a clean driving record and be able to lift 50lbs repetitively. Pay based on experience. Paid vacation, Health Insurance and IRA available after probationary period.

Taking loaded truck home at night could be an option for the right candidate. Occasional overnights depending on weather. Stop by to fill out an application at Green Mountain Feeds, Main Street, Bethel, vermont, or send resume to tlittle@greenmountainfeeds.com.

Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Must be able to be on your feet for those hours and lift 25 pounds unassisted.

Benefits include health care package, 401K, wellness benefits and more.

For a list of current openings and how to apply: www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/careers/ Send resume and with references to: jobs@whistlepigrye.com

No phone calls, please.

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

16 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT Phone: 802-388-6054 fax: 802-388-3307

Sales Associate / Customer Service Why Work Here?

“Join a great team of highly motivated people. A well established company with a great reputation, in offering excellent service.”

Cost Accountant WhistlePig LLC continues to grow, and would like to hire an experienced Cost Accountant for its Shoreham, Vermont location. This person would also spend some time at our Moriah, New York warehouse facility.

We are looking for the following attributes: • Knowledge of SAP Business One Software or very similar • Strong foundation in inventory, production, and costing processes and how they flow through software system • Good understanding of how to extract relevant and accurate reports from the software system • Knowledge of spirits industry preferred • Preparation of monthly internal financial reporting and analysis • Compliance with and enhancement of internal controls, policies, procedures, and process definition and improvement Job Requirements • BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field • 5 years’ experience

Here at Countryside Carpet & Paint we are looking for a Customer Service / Sales Associate who will join us in our mission to provide our customers the product selection and service that they deserve for their homes and offices, while offering a friendly atmosphere to shop and make decisions. The ideal team member will back us in this mission and provide service and a smile that will exceed our customer’s expectations.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities: • Present and sell company products and services to new and existing customers • Engage with customers in a professional and personable way that demonstrates your passion for the product • Resolve customer inquiries and complaints • Set follow-up appointments to keep customers aware of latest developments • Demonstrate design layouts and communications with customers Qualifications: Previous experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new programs Please email resume and cover letter to: customerservice@countrysidecarpetandpaint.com

See website for full description www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/work-with-us Send resume and 3 references to jobs@whistlepigrye.com No phone calls, please.

Do you have waitressing, bartending, guiding or other hospitality experience?

Skills that are needed for this position • A friendly, professional and enthusiastic attitude.

• Able to work flexible hours including nights & weekends.

• Skilled at storytelling and creating an excellent guest experience.

• An interest in distilling, craft spirits, and cocktails, a plus.

• Past experience in hospitality, bartending, guiding, and guest relations also beneficial.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

See website for full description www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/careers/ Send resume and 3 references to: jobs@whistlepigrye.com No phone calls, please.

FULL TIME LICENSED Elec‑ trician, apprentice electrician, and electrician’s helper, for residential and commercial work in Addison and Rut‑ land County area’s. Com‑ petitive pay and benefits.

Please e‑mail resume to: hfisher747@comcast.net.

HOPE HAS A full time open‑ ing for a warehouse helper.

Duties will include pickups and drop‑offs, assisting custom‑ ers, preparing merchandise for sale, and more. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis, stand for prolonged periods of time, and have excellent communi‑ cation skills. 40 hours a week, with benefits. To apply, email resume to HOPE, 282 Board‑ man Street, Suite 1A, Middle‑ bury, or email to receptionist@ hope‑vt.org. No phone calls or drop ins please. EOE. PART TIME SEASONAL deli position. May 6th ‑ Sept.

27th. Set hours Monday ‑ Fri‑ day 7:30am ‑ 2:15pm. Prior work with food preparation in a commercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

THE SUBWAYS IN Middle‑ bury and Vergennes are look‑ ing for sandwich artists to join our team ‑ full‑time, part‑time.

Must be reliable, good with people and enjoy a fast‑paced environment. Apply in store or online at mysubwaycareer. com.

HOSPITALITY WhistlePig is the most decorated rye whiskey in the world and is located on our 500-acre Shoreham, VT. Currently, we are looking for hospitality folks that have the skills to create a guest experience equal to the premier status of our whiskey and our beautiful state of Vermont.

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Are you searching for a job?

Either way, you are on the right track with the

58 Maple Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 addisonindependent.com • 388-4944

WOMANSAFE ADVOCATE/ Educator – Full time position to provide direct services to survivors & prevention educa‑ tion in schools and the com‑ munity. Strong advocacy & organizational skills required.

Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter in‑ formation about how they will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization.

Letter of interest and resume to: cg@womensafe.net or Hir‑ ing Committee, WomenSafe, PO Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753.

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

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OUTREACH WORKER Join the Addison County Parent/Child Center Team!

We are seeking a social worker to work with young families as an outreach worker on our highly skilled, creative and energetic team.

You will work in coordination with parents in the home, community, and in our program in Middlebury in order to ensure that children are growing healthy and strong in our community.

BRISTOL VILLAGE, HIGHLY visible retail/office street level space on the Main Street. Ap‑ prox. 1,800 SF plus basement storage. Available March 1, 2019. $1,370 mo. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@WallaceRE.com.

Please contact Donna Bailey: dbailey@addisoncountyparentchildcenter.org

Preschool Teachers Wanted

The Addison County Parent/Child Center (ACPCC) is continuing the search for a new Co-Director to lead this well-known and highly respected nonprofit located in Middlebury, Vermont. Founded in 1980, the ACPCC is a member of the Vermont Parent Child Center Network dedicated to providing family support services, therapeutic childcare and education, prevention and support for youth, adults and children in Addison County.

This is a great opportunity for an energetic and engaged community leader who is passionate about making a difference in the community by leading an organization in a co-directorship model. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, a team-oriented work style, a passion for working with families and children, and a dedication to social justice issues. The candidate will have experience working with human services and state agencies, experience in all aspects of human resource and personnel management and experience in managing and overseeing data collections and analysis. Candidates must also demonstrate understanding of financial management of multiple funding streams and fund development.

Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in social work, nonprofit management, education, or a related field.

For more information, including a full job description, please contact Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org Interested applicants are expected to submit their letter of interest, resume, and contact information, sent by regular mail to: ACPCC Search Committee, P.O. Box 646 Middlebury, VT 05753 or by email to: dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org

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PAINTERS WANTED ‑ Acorn Painting is now hiring for the 2019 exterior season. Expe‑ rience preferred but willing to train. Please have a valid drivers license, your own re‑ liable transportation, good work ethic and good attitude.

453‑5611.

PART TIME DELI position.

Saturday’s 5:30am ‑ 1:00pm.

Prior work experience with food preparation in a com‑ mercial kitchen/deli required.

Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

PART TIME REGISTER clerk.

Set hours Saturday and Sun‑ day 6:30am ‑ 1:30pm. Prior work related experience pre‑ ferred. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

2 AND 3 bedroom apartments available June 1st. In the heart of downtown Middle‑ bury. Walking everywhere, including to college. Text Baba 802‑373‑6456.

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

802‑453‑2566.

Candidates must have a solid understanding of child development, family systems, communication skills and flexibility.

A Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.

EXECUTIVE CO-DIRECTOR

For Rent

Bridge School of Middlebury, founded in 1980, is expanding it’s high quality education to include preschool. Are you interested in joining our team and being part of a new and creative venture opening in June? We are looking for a full-time teacher. Teachers with strengths in curriculum planning and collaborative teaming and an interest in emergent curriculum are encouraged to apply. Experience and degree in early childhood education or related field preferred. Salaried position with benefits. Also looking for substitutes and part time summer care (10 hours). Send cover letter, resume, and three written references to Bridge School, 1469 Exchange St, Middlebury, Vt, 05753 or via email to jenne@bridgeschoolvermont.org. For more information, contact: Jenne Morton at 802-877-3742.

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WOMENSAFE OUTREACH Advocate – Full time posi‑ tion to provide direct services to survivors & outreach to under‑served populations.

Strong advocacy & organi‑ zational skills required. Bilin‑ gual (Spanish/English) skills desired. Applicants are en‑ couraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization. Letter of interest and resume to: cg@womensafe.net or Hiring Committee, WomenSafe, PO Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753.

For Sale BARRELS ‑ 55 GALLON food grade. Great storage for sap/ syrup, water, grain, compost. $25/each. Call 453‑4235.

For Sale PRIVACY HEDGES ‑ spring blowout sale. 6ft. Arborvitae ‑ reg. $179, now $75. Beau‑ tiful, nursery grown. Free Installation/Free delivery.

Limited Supply. Order now: 518‑536‑1367, lowcosttreef‑ arm.com.

For Rent It’s against the law to

discriminate

when advertising housing

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Talk to our sales professionals at (802) 388-4944.

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

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

802‑349‑8544.

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

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM ground floor apartment with deck and parking, in the center of town. $1,800/mo. all inclu‑ sive. No pets. 802‑349‑8544.

MIDDLEBURY, UPSTAIRS, SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apart‑ ment. Close to downtown. $1,300/month. All utilities in‑ cluded. Security deposit and references required. Avail‑ able June 1. Call 759‑2169 evenings.

For Rent

PEACEFUL ROAD SELF STORAGE Rt. 7 North Fer‑ risburgh. peacefulstorage. com, 425‑4114. Units are $50, $70, $90, & $110.

PROFESSIONAL FEMALE WISHING TO share new and beautifully furnished two bed‑ room apartment. All hardwood floors. Rent $575. including utilities. 978‑489‑5810.

RIPTON: SHARE A HOME with a woman in her 60s who enjoys VPR & gardening. $400/mo. (all inc.) plus help w/ yard‑work. No smoking.

No deposit. 863‑5625, Home‑ ShareVermont.org for applica‑ tion. Interview, references, background check required.

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

SPACIOUS, MODERN AND FULLY furnished studio apart‑ ment on scenic country prop‑ erty. Garage and barn stor‑ age, home security system, generator backup, heated car garage, washer/dryer, plowing and lawn maintenance, WiFi. Non‑smoker, pet allowed, rental referrals preferred. $875/month, including utilities.

20 minutes to Middlebury, 20 minutes to Rutland. Avail‑ able May 1, 2019. Call Lisa at (315)‑372‑6707, or e‑mail at lisa.alderman@gmail.com.

S U G A RW O O D A PA R T‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups.

Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website summitpmg.com.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., cen‑ tral location, parking. Can be subdivided. Real‑Net Manage‑ ment Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A home w/ avid sports & music fan in his 30s. Provide com‑ panionship, cooking 3‑4x/wk & help w/ errands in exchange for minimal rent. Shared Bath.

No deposit. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background check required. EHO. ONE BEDROOM apartment.

Available June 1st. $925 month, heat and electricity included. Private and quiet.

No pets, no smoking. New Haven, 802‑377‑7024.

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

802‑282‑9110.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate

Att. Farmers

Trucks

2019 ENERGY STAR homes, modular, dou‑ ble‑wides and single‑ wides. Open 7 days a week. Beanshomes. com. 600 Rte. 7, Pitts‑ ford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes. com. Down payment as‑ sistance now available.

BRIAN’S FARM SUPPLY, net wrap, bale wrap, baler twine and bunker covers.

802‑355‑2076.

2002 CHEVROLET SIL‑ VERADO, 4WD pickup, 69,000 miles, dark green.

Good condition, needs a little work. Asking $2,500.

OBO 802‑989‑7125.

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

FERRISBURGH LOTS with public water and constructed septic field ready for build‑ ing. Atkins Farm behind the Town Hall and Elementary School. 2 acres ‑ $84,500, 5 acres ‑ $99,500. Also pri‑ vate wooded 1 acres lot with 2 bedroom septic de‑ sign. $55,000. cshinsdale@ gmavt.net or 802‑425‑3008.

HAY FOR SALE. Small square bales, first cut + mulch. 802‑349‑9281.

OPPORTUNITY TO pas‑ ture board 70 dairy young stock or beef in Charlotte.

Excellent forages, 16 pad‑ docks, fence moved daily, 15 years’ experience. Start‑ ing 5/15 thru 11/1 depend‑ ing on weather. Please call 802‑482‑3848. References available.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Wanted LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auc‑ tion. Please no appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help others.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collect‑ ibles, etc. Visit bittneran‑ tiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Consulting/ appraisal services available.

House calls made free of charge.

Trucks 2001 MAZDA PICKUP V6, 2wd, standard, 5spd., B3000. 157,000 miles. Ex‑ cellent condition. One owner. $3,000. 802‑377‑0280.

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GAGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting

Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 P.M. *Ferrisburgh Grange Hall* 3279 Route 7

4/25, 29

NORTH FERRISBURGH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

The North Ferrisburgh Cemetery Association will hold it’s annual meeting on May 4, 2019 at 9:30 am in the Bixby Library in Vergennes.

04/29, 05/02

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 15, 2019 AGENDA 1. 7:00 PM: Opening of meeting; approval of minutes for meeting of February 20, 2019.

2. 7:05 PM: Application # 19-037 for modification of building envelope for lot 2 Braeside Place, applicants Thomas Tintle and Katra Kindar, zoning district RA-5, tax map id. no. 01/01/8.26.

Other business.

The above application is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office.

Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney. Communication about the above applications may be filed in writing with the Commission or at the hearing.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take an appeal to the Environmental Division.

04/29

TOWN OF MONKTON REQUEST FOR BID The Town of Monkton is now accepting bids for painting the Town Hall. The bid is to include service prep, caulking, prime and final paint coat for all exterior wood surfaces. Bids also should include replacing of skirt board on South side of the building. The successful bidder must follow the approved paint containing lead practices and show proof of insurance.

Submit a sealed bid to the Town of Monkton, Box 12, Monkton VT 05469 c/o Monkton Selectboard by May 13, 2019.

Ferrisburgh (1) Gage Cemetery Association (1) Middlebury (1) Monkton (1) North Ferrisburgh Cemetery Association (1) Orwell (1) Prime Storage (1) Prospect Cemetery Association (1) Salisbury (1) Sports Car Club of Vermont (1)

04/29, 05/02

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY AD HOC PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

The Middlebury Selectboard is seeking applications for appointment to a newly-formed ad hoc committee of diverse community stakeholders that will develop a first draft of a Town ordinance regulating single-use plastic bags, for consideration by the Board. The creation of the Plastic Bag Ordinance Committee follows on Middlebury voters’ approval of Article 12 by Australian ballot at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, which advised and encouraged the Selectboard to “enact an ordinance that no retail establishment shall provide a SingleUse Carry Out Plastic Bag, defined as a bag with a thickness of less than 4 mils, to a customer at the check stand, cash register, point of sale or other point of departure for the purpose of transporting food or merchandise out of the establishment.”

The Plastic Bag Ordinance Committee will comprise five members and will meet as necessary to craft a first draft of the ordinance, with an anticipated commitment of sixto nine-months. As part of its work drafting the ordinance, the committee will identify and seek input from local stakeholder groups who may be impacted by the proposed regulations.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest summarizing any relevant work background and/or other experience to the Middlebury Selectboard, c/o Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 No later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

04/29, 05/02

SHARI JOHNSON AND Peggy Cox of the Middlebury Garden Club help customers at a previous plant sale. This year’s sale is on May 18.

Photo/Nancy Merolle

Plant sale May 18 in Midd.

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Middlebury’s College Park, across from Shafer’s Market & Deli.

As in past years, gardeners will find reasonably priced, good quality flowers, herbs, vegetables and other plants from members’ gardens, all

ready for planting. There will also be a “Vintage Corner” with reasonably priced garden items.

Proceeds benefit the club’s activities, community service programs and maintenance of the Sheldon Museum gardens. Unsold plants are donated to area nonprofits.

The event will run rain or shine.

Public Hearing notice SaliSbury Planning commiSSion

HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF ORWELL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§4384(d) and 4444, the Salisbury Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7PM in the town offices, 25 Schoolhouse Rd. for the purpose of taking comments on the proposed amendment to the town plan entitled: Enhanced Energy Plan.

All related documents: the complete written amendment, the summary, and the clerk’s certificate: are on file in the town office and may be viewed by the public during regular business hours.

4/29

ProsPect cemetery AssociAtion AnnuAl meeting Public notice

The Officers and all Persons interested in the Prospect Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet at the Sarah Partridge Community House in East Middlebury on Monday, 13th of May at 7:30 P.M. for the following purpose.

1. To hear the reports of the officers.

2. To hold election of officers for the following year.

3. To vote on fees for the maintenance of the cemetery grounds.

4. To transact any other business that may come before the meeting.

Elaine Newton Secretary 4/11, 4/25, 4/29, 5/2, 5/6

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Chapter 92 of Vermont State Lien Law, Prime StorageMiddlebury located at 220 Exchange Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 will sell the contents of the following units online for CASH only, if payment is not received. Unless otherwise stated the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings, boxes, misc.

Auction to be held online at www.Storagetreasures.com beginning Friday May 3, 2019 and ending Monday May 13, 2019.

Unit 104D, Christijana Wohland Owner reserves right to bid at sale, reject any/all bids, cancel or adjourn sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is”. For more details or to pre-register go to www.Storagetreasures.com.

Any parties having an interest in said Units, for more information or to make payment, may call 802-388-7920.

The Orwell Development Review Board will meet on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Town Clerk’s Office to conduct the following business: 1. Permit #4-16-19: Kings Peak Wireless for a conditional use permit located at 18 Knox Hill Rd. Information pertaining to this matter may be viewed M, T, Th, 9:3012:00 and 1:00-3:00 and Fr. 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-6:00 at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Ray Papandrea, Chair Orwell Development Review Board

04/29

PUBLIC NOTICE THE SPORTS CAR CLUB OF VERMONT PRESENTS THE HISTORICAL MT. PHILO HILLCLIMB May 11-12, 2019 AT MT. PHILO IN CHARLOTTE, VT Spring Event! The Mt. Philo mountain road and hiking trails will be closed to the public from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. A historic hillclimb is a speed event up the mountain road with drivers racing against the clock. We thank the residents of Charlotte and the State Parks for being a wonderful host for this historic event. Thank you! www.SCCV.org

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Old home gets new lease on life She is a native Vermonter with propane did little to keep the 1,200 roots going back to Samuel de square feet of living space comfortChamplain in 1609. This 68-year-old able. The artist and the home grew artist is a 7th generation Vermonter together and needed more help to who bought an abandoned house stay together. in 1974 to make it her The strong woman home. who lives in this Bridging Gaps, The house is small home called CVOEO Building Futures even with an addiWeatherization with tion. Built in 1850, it an assumption that protected the families perhaps she could who lived there for get some help but not 169 years and was expecting a transfornow in need of protecmation. She answered tion itself. The presthe first question that ent home owner could simplified eligibility. never get warm in She was getting Food the 45 years of living Stamps. within these walls.

After filling out an There was vermiculite application and waitinsulation containing ing her turn (almost a asbestos in the attic. year) on the waiting JAN DEMERS The walls had minimal list, Tim, an efficiency Executive Director insulation. The duct coach, came out to look Champlain Valley work was held together at her home, educate Office of Economic with duct tape. Though and switch out all her Opportunity duct tape is a Vermont light bulbs through tradition it did little to an energy saving help the heat get where program provided it needed to go. The propane furnace through Efficiency Vermont. Jeremy, was cracked. She used a wood CVOEO Weatherization auditor, stove to heat the home most of the came next to complete a compretime and went through 3 and a half hensive audit. That is when the to 4 cords of wood a year. This in vermiculite was discovered. Jeremy combination with 312 gallons of asked if she was prone to headaches.

CCV readies seven new certificate programs MONTPELIER — Community College of Vermont (CCV) will offer seven new certificate programs beginning in the fall 2019 semester.

The new certificate offerings are administrative medical assisting, clinical medical assisting, digital media production, funeral director, graphic design, media communications, and studio art. These join the College’s seven existing certificate programs to provide a comprehensive offering of high-value credentials that prepare students for the workplace or further education. Most certificates can be completed in just one year.

CCV academic dean Deborah Stewart says the new certificates were developed with Vermont’s workforce needs in mind. “CCV’s new certificates are the result of the College’s increased efforts to build flexible and innovative programs that meet the immediate needs of Vermont workers, while also providing them with stackable credentials.”

Certificates at CCV are designed so that students can easily build credits toward an associate degree in a related field. The College offers twelve associate of arts and associate of science degrees. Among them, professional studies, health science, and behavioral science are new or redesigned for fall 2019.

CCV’s fall semester begins September 3rd.

Having tested her three propane appliances he found that her atmospheric hot water heater was emitting carbon monoxide. Efficiency Vermont teamed up with CVOEO’s health and safety measures and an electric heat pump hot water heater, a new furnace and CO2 monitor were installed.

A contracted crew came to abate the vermiculite in the attic. Through another CVOEO/OEO program she was able to obtain a loan at a 5 to one match in funding and completed some very necessary electrical work. Kevin, Judy and Mark then entered the scene. They insulated and air sealed the attic, installed a bathroom fan, blew three inches of foam around the perimeter and more insulation in the walls, attached the duct work with screws, and framed and installed two doors.

The results: no more headaches, a warm home and a savings of over $500 this past winter in heating costs. “Kind, respectful, hardworking and efficient” is how she described the crew. Larry came to do a quality inspection and this Vermonter and Vermont home are protected for years into the future.

And as CVOEO Weatherization says “we are saving the world one home at a time.”

Real

Estate equal housing opportunity All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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The United Way of Addison County Presents: A Community Event

H.E.L.P. Ceremony This has been a year of growth and change for the United Way of Addison County’s school-based youth prevention program, HELP. What started as the “Heroin Epidemic Learning Program” just three years ago has evolved into a comprehensive program that has been built into the health curriculum at two high schools (Hannaford Career Center & Mount Abe), prompting the appropriate name change to Health Education Learning Program. Thanks to the hard work of many community partners, HELP is now a program that encourages healthy behaviors, provides opportunities for students to practice new skills, prompts important discussions among students around substance use/abuse, and increases protective factors that are known to reduce negative future outcomes.

May 1st Mt. Abraham Auditorium 7pm - 8pm

• Debut of the 2019 Student Made PSA’s • 2019 Winning PSA & Team Announced!

• Youth Leadership Awards & Prizes for all who participated.

Join us to celebrate the student, staff & volunteer participants of this year’s Health Education Learning Program!

For more info call: 802-388-7189