Monday, April 30, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 1

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, April 30, 2018

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Middlebury begins search for rail platform Will serve future Amtrak passengers

Puppeteers to perform

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The town of Middlebury has hired the engineering firm VHB to help it

site a new passenger rail platform in anticipation of Amtrak service coming to the Shire Town within the next three years.

VHB was selected from among three firms that declared interest in the job, which calls for scouring the downtown area for locations that could host a platform for future customers of Amtrak service between Burlington and New York City.

• The Cashore Marionettes will regale audiences at Town Hall Theater on May 4.

See Arts Beat, Page 10.

OVUHS tightens safety protocols

City Limits gets liquor license

• Vergennes bar receives local permits in spite of some recent violations.

See Page 3.

AN EXCAVATOR CLEARS concrete debris from the site of the former Lazarus building at the intersection of Main Street and Printer’s Alley. The site will soon host part of a drainage system for the nearby rail bed. Workers will begin drilling and blasting a 40-foot-diameter pit at the location that will extend some 35 feet below the surface.

Independent photo/Angelo S. Lynn

Shire town’s ‘big dig’ gets under way

• A new educational center focusing on Dead Creek will welcome the public on May 11.

See Page 23.

ANWSD looks to the future

Board to seek input on district challenges

• OtterValley Union High visitors must now be vetted at the front door, along with other safety measures. See Page 2.

Visitor center to open its doors

Plans call for Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express, which now ends in Rutland, to be extended north to Burlington, thanks to a $10 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (See Platform, Page 22)

MIDDLEBURY — Crews continued to mobilize heavy equipment and fencing in downtown Middlebury last week and began preliminary work on

Phase I of the $72 million rail bridges project.

The project by 2021 will result in the Main Street and Merchants Row rail spans being replaced by

a large, concrete tunnel. Work this spring will center on a rail-bed drainage system that will be bored into four downtown locations.

(See Middlebury, Page 22)

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The members of the Addison Northwest School District (ANWSD) Board are looking for help as they confront the same tough question as are school boards around Vermont — how should they best manage their school system as both student enrollment and state funding drops.

Specifically, the board is seeking input and ideas from community members this late spring and summer on how to meet those challenges.

Last week the board sent out a press release saying its approach of the past two years probably cannot work in the future. On each of the past two Town Meeting Days voters have backed level-funded budgets to support education and building maintenance at the four ANWSD schools.

In 2016, the tax impact was favorable — property tax rates in most of the five towns dropped.

But in 2017, ANWSD rates spiked upward as per-pupil spending remained high, fewer students enrolled, and the statewide property tax rose.

ANWSD board members see students thriving, but according to their press release they also foresee that tax trend continuing even though, because of inflation, they have made cuts to reach levelfunded budgets.

(See ANWSD, Page 16)

Former Bristol chief to run for county sheriff

By JOHN FLOWERS BRISTOL — A lot of people get so excited about the prospect of retirement that they tick off days on a calendar.

But Kevin Gibbs is counting the days until Nov. 6, when he hopes

area voters will pull him out of retirement and select him as the new Addison County Sheriff.

Gibbs, 58, called it quits last September after a 31-year tenure with the Bristol Police Department, the final 25 of those spent as chief.

His overall career in public safety spanned 39 years and included service as a part-time officer with Waterbury police (1984-1988), a Vermont Air National Guard police security specialist (1979-2001), and as an EMT with Northfield

Ambulance (1980-1986).

He’d now like to add “sheriff” to his resume.

“It’s something I’ve always thought about,” said Gibbs who will run as an independent. “It might (See Gibbs, Page 14)

PAGE 2 — Addison Independent, Monday, April 30, 2018

OVUHS tightens its safety procedures

Burst of color

These purple crocuses sprinkled a burst of color in downtown Middlebury last week as sunshine and the first warm days of spring greeted the region. March had been cold and snowy, while April was consistently cooler than normal keeping a snowy layer over much of the landscape during the first half of the month, while snow is still prevalent in the higher mountain towns.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

By POLLY LYNN MIKULA (alternating with fire drills) during BRANDON — To enter Otter which they prepare for a variety of Valley Union High School, you possible real-life scenarios. must now be buzzed in. It’s one of Instead of always going into the new safety measures enacted at lockdown, OVUHS now practices OVUHS after the school shooting ALICE Drills. ALICE (Alert, in Parkland, Fla., in February, and Lockdown, Inform, Counter, the subsequent threat at Fair Haven Evacuate) provides preparation and Union High School. Prior to those a plan for how to more proactively events, all doors were handle the threat of an locked except the aggressive intruder front lobby doors after “When law or active shooter the school day began, enforcement was event, according to explained OVUHS still searching alicetraining.com.

Principal Jim Avery.

“It allows us to “When law for Jack Sawyer react to the specifics enforcement was still after the Fair of an event,” Avery searching for Jack Haven threat, said. “Now we can Sawyer after the Fair there was some make decisions Haven threat, there in that moment. was some concern that concern that he Depending on where he may be planning to may be planning the event occurs, it go after rival athletic to go after rival may make sense for teams like Otter part of the school to athletic teams Valley and we had go into lockdown a game that day. We like Otter Valley and another part to went into lockdown,” and we had a evacuate to a specific Avery said, adding game that day. place or scatter.” that the threat felt very OVUHS has close to the OVUHS We went into employed a School lockdown.” community.

Resource Officer In a letter to parents — OVUHS Principal (SRO) from the dated Feb. 24. Avery Police Jim Avery Brandon wrote: “Next week Department since we will be installing 2000-2001, Avery a system that will require school said, and the school continues visitors to request entrance to the to work collaboratively with the front door then be allowed to enter. local police on continued safety This will be a change to our existing protocols. The school also has way of life, but sadly one that I security cameras throughout the believe is necessary. Our School building.

Resource Officer Anne Bandy will Looking ahead, the school is also be located in the front office considering additional ways to area.” make its entry more secure when it The school community was embarks on a scheduled renovation “genuinely concerned,” Avery told to the front of the building. Possible The Reporter April 24. ideas include funneling traffic into “In those first few weeks, I got a the main office, creating a waiting lot of calls from folks thanking us room for parents and visitors, and for locking the front door. People locating the SRO office near the were fearful,” he said. “It was a entry. significant change.”

“We’re just in the beginning The school spent “a couple stages considering those ideas,” thousand dollars” on the new buzz- Avery said, adding “we’re always entry system, Avery said. reviewing our safety and security Additionally, OVUHS practices protocols to be sure we’re doing all active shooter drills every other week we can for our students.”

Statewide school safety assessed

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A statewide safety assessment of 422 schools conducted by local, county, and state law enforcement in partnership with Vermont schools was recently completed, according to an April 19 news release. That report shows that 96 percent of Vermont schools take part in emergency preparedness activities.

Gov. Phil Scott ordered the assessments after the school shooting plot was uncovered and averted in Fair Haven this past February.

In total, 172 law enforcement officers from 50 local police agencies, seven sheriff’s departments, Vermont Fish and Wildlife, and every Vermont State Police Barracks worked with school administrators to review emergency plans and procedures throughout the

month of March.

“Many of the findings in this assessment are encouraging, but we also learned a lot about what needs to be done to make our kids safer in school. This assessment is not the end of the process; it’s the beginning,” Scott said.

The study finds disparities in the degree of school emergency preparedness statewide. While 96 percent of schools take part in required safety drills, the use of controlled access points, the availability of cameras and the ability to lock internal classroom doors vary widely depending on the school.

The full report can be viewed at schoolsafety.vermont.gov/ news/2018-vermont-school-safetysurvey.

Addison Independent, Monday, April 30, 2018 — PAGE 3

Vergennes bar issued liquor license after infractions

By ANDY KIRKALDY Council members had twice deVERGENNES — Despite ferred issuing the license to give three March liquor violations that Ward a chance to attend a meeting. resulted in $1,530 in fines for the Mayor Renny Perry said on City Limits Nightclub owner and Thursday the DLC fines should a memo from Police Chief George make expectations clear to Ward, Merkel stating his department has as should the police warnings spoken to the bar owner “about about what Merkel called “known overserving patrons,” overserving,” and the the Vergennes City council’s request to “I don’t recall Council last week isspeak to him. sued the bar its annual us ever talking “I don’t recall us First Class Liquor and to anyone ever talking to anyone Live Entertainment about a about a license,” Perry Licenses. said. “This is certainly license. This The city council is certainly an an exception to the routinely grants such norm, so I would hope licenses and has not exception to he would take that withheld or suspended the norm, so I to heart about being one in at least 25 would hope he careful.” years. would take that At the same time, Merkel’s memo to heart about the mayor said, if described the incouncil chose to being careful.” the cidents that led to suspend City Limits’ — Mayor license it would have the Department of Renny Perry to follow a time-conLiquor Control (DLC) fines, including a suming and potentially drunk-driving citation expensive process that and a pedestrian that Merkel would duplicate what the DLC had alleged was dangerously impaired. already done in fining Ward.

After receiving the memo, the “They had already taken the council before granting the licens- action. They’re the primary agenes took the rare step of asking City cy for dealing with that, and they Limits owner Brett Ward to come had already dealt with it. And it to a council meeting and discuss just didn’t seem like it would be the issues. He did so on April 24. worth it for the city to go through

Middlebury burn season extended MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard has agreed to extend the community’s “burn season” to Sunday, May 6, in light of a large number of burn-permit requests fielded in recent days by the Middlebury Police Department.

The burn season, by ordinance, ended the third Sunday in April.

That coincided with a sizable storm that added to residents’ yard debris, so town officials agreed to the extension for residents who wished to seek burn permits.

the time, effort and possible legal expense in moving forward with it when it’s already been taken care of,” Perry said.

Ward, who has owned City Limits since 1999, declined to comment when reached later on Thursday.

DLC Inspector Jay Clark also attended the Tuesday council meeting. Perry said Clark made no recommendation, but shared with the council City Limits’ entire DLC enforcement history. It includes a 21-day suspension in 2003 for four

violations, a seven-day suspension in 2013 for an “hours of sale” violation, and one warning for selling tobacco to a minor.

Merkel outlined the three March violations in an April 6 memo. According to Merkel, Clark told him that while Clark was at City Limits giving Ward the first two notices of violations, Clark “witnessed a violation in the immediate presence of Ward, subsequently resulting in issuance of another notice of violation.”

The first violation stemmed from

a March 11 incident. Vergennes police cited a driver for driving under the influence of alcohol, a driver they alleged had been drinking at City Limits. Police alleged the suspect’s blood-alcohol content tested at 0.289 percent, about 3.5 times the legal driving limit of 0.08.

The third violation stems from an incident on March 15, when city police helped a man Merkel described as having “difficulty walking” after allegedly drinking at City Limits. Police said his BAC tested at 0.256 percent.

PAGE 4 — Addison Independent, Monday, April 30, 2018

A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Green Up Day: ‘Those things you do to support the whole’ This weekend, or any day this week or next, grab a Green Up bag and pick up a little trash near where you live. It will make you feel connected — a small part of a larger whole.

And if you do, even if it’s just for an hour up and down your street for a block or so, you’ll be part of the state’s largest all-volunteer one-day event in which everyone does a little bit for a whole lot of good.

Green Up Day started in 1970 under Gov. Dean Davis. At the time it was considered by some to be a radical idea, and Gov. Davis doubleddown on that notion by actually closing the interstate for a morning to send crews of community folks up and down the pike picking up trash. It was a bold and very Vermont-like statement to make then, and that it has become part of the community culture over the past 48 years reflects the persistence, and closeness to the land, innate to the Vermont character.

Last year, more than 22,000 Vermonters in all 251 communities grabbed 55,000 green bags and picked up almost 600,000 pounds of trash from more than 13,000 miles of local roads.

To put those impressive numbers in a local context, recent Green Up Day events in Addison County have seen residents pick up 26,000 pounds of trash, including 131 tires, 28 computers, CD players and televisions — plus five appliances — from the roadsides; trash that had littered our communities. Such effort not only helps beautify where we live, but also makes one’s sense of community, and place, stronger.

Green Up coordinators volunteer to make it easier for all of us to help by providing trash bags, assigned routes, and drop off points in each town throughout the county. The Addison County Solid Waste District lists each town’s coordinator in an ad on Page 6 in today’s issue — check it out if you don’t know the coordinator in your town — along with a phone number. The Addison Independent will also provide a brief town-by-town description of Green Up events in this coming Thursday’s issue.

Many towns make it a social event, complete with lunches and fun activities. Last year in Goshen, for example, coordinator David Sabatini coordinated a barbecue for volunteers at the town clerk’s office at noon.

Snacks were available at the Moss Glen Grange Hall in Granville for those dropping off bags of trash, and in Leicester they held a barbecue lunch at noon along with a raffle. Lincoln typically hosts a raffle and picnic lunch, while last year Ripton hosted a barbecue, Weybridge offered refreshments and Orwell offered ice cream for volunteers.

Ideally, each community would consider Green Up Day an opportunity to boost and display civic pride and — in a fun, competitive spirit — outshine their neighbors. If your town doesn’t, step in and fill that void.

In past years, Middlebury’s Captain Green Up, under the alias of longtime MUHS football head coach Peter Brakeley, put a fun stamp on the event by dressing up as a super hero with the goal of making it fun to pick up trash. And it was Middlebury’s Peg Martin, a long-term state representative who has served as that town’s Green Up Day coordinator for 25-plus years, who perhaps spoke most eloquently about what Green Up Day is really all about in an interview we did with her last year.

“I’ve always had very strong feelings about community and the fact that in a community you do what you can, however you can do it, to participate and make things better for the whole community,” Martin told us.

“Green Up has always seemed to me like a very simple ... and in-yourface-thing to do. Lean over and pick up a piece of trash off the ground. And it’s something that a lot of people doing a little bit can make a great deal of difference. And that to me is kind of what community is about: those things that you do to support the whole.”

So no matter what you’re doing this week, be a part of a 48-year-old Vermont tradition and pick up a little trash — even if it’s for just an hour or two — and know that the small role you play is part of a much bigger whole.

That should put a smile on your face, and spark a warm feeling of belonging in your heart.

Angelo Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

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AN ARTISTIC STONE column stands near the Otter Creek Falls in the Middlebury Marble Works complex. It is one of dozens of such columns that have been assembled in the area.

Independent photo/Angelo S. Lynn

Letters to the Editor Many made Mary Hogan Bike Smart training a success Thanks to all who made last week’s Bike Smart training at Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary School a success.

Thanks to Mary Hogan P.E. teachers Sabrina Butterfield and Cyndi Palmer for coordinating and adapting 30 loaner bikes to kindergarteners through sixth-graders.

The cold, wet week didn’t stop us! Thanks to our superstar community volunteers Chas Lyons and Carl Robinson of Frog Hollow Bikes for checking bikes.

Also to Mary Gill, Bob Nixon, Lois Farnham and Chris Robbins for assisting me and PE teachers with rules of the road instruction, safety tips, A-B-C bike checks, the 2-2-2 rule for proper helmet fitting, bike fitting, starting, stopping, balancing, pivoting, looking behind for cars, gear shifting, signaling, negotiating intersections, and more.

Special thanks to Local Motion and Kohl’s for providing the wonderful Bike Smart trailer equipped with bikes, helmets, props and a

tandem bike. We look forward to seeing our bike racks filled for our next Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 2, and to having families join us for the Bike Swap at Cannon Park near Frog Hollow Bikes on May 4 and 5 and the Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride on Wednesday, May 9, departing Middlebury Union High School at 4 p.m.

Happy, safe riding!

Laura Asermily Middlebury Safe Routes Coordinator

Addison Independent, Monday, April 30, 2018 — PAGE 5

Pick of Ed Secretary is critical

Letters to the Editor Leahy’s support of teen clubs vital As the executive directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Vermont, we are writing to publicly thank Sen. Patrick Leahy for his support of Vermont’s most precious resource: our children. He has championed their well-being and success for many years, most recently through the FY 2018 omnibus spending bill. The critical programs funded in the omnibus will have a direct impact on the work that the clubs do throughout the state.

Our mission exists only through the support of others. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Leahy is in a unique position to help determine the priorities of our federal government. Through championing the omnibus he not only helps over 7,000 Vermont youth who come through our doors, but also the 4 million kids and teens served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country.

We believe that every young person deserves a great future.

This means that our club members graduate on time or are career ready, living a healthy lifestyle and demonstrating good character.

Funding for the Department of Justice included in this omnibus helps to ensure that our club members are safe and well supported with proven programs and positive relationships on their paths of success.

Thank you, Sen. Leahy, for your continued partnership.

Jill Strube, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes Larry Bayle, Boys & Girls Club of Rutland Tanya Benosky, Boys & Girls Club of Burlington Ricky Davidson, Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro Kreig Pinkham, Washington County Youth Service Bureau/ Boys & Girls Club

Businesses boosted benefit race Quarry Hill School would like • Middlebury Natural Foods Coop to acknowledge the sponsors who • Middlebury Ski Club helped make our annual ski race, • Monument Farms The Iguana Cup Challenge, • Multi Builders a huge fundraising success • National Bank of this year/ Thank you for Middlebury your generous support!

• Rainbow Pediatrics of appreciation • Rotary Club • #1 Auto Parts • Addison Independent • Taekwondo K.I.C.K.S • American Flatbread • Vermont Book Shop Middlebury Hearth And a big thank you to all of our • Bee’s Wrap friends and families for their hard • Bridge School work and participation as well!

• Cabot-Agrimark Molly Daly for • Danforth Pewter Quarry Hill School • Forth ‘N Goal Sports Middlebury • Green Peppers • IPJ Real Estate • Junebug • Laberge Insurance • Lincoln Peak • Little Pressroom • Middlebury College Snow Bowl

Notes

Vermont’s local school officials events, threats to school security are being asked to lead in a time and a society that is seemingly of significant challenge and dra- becoming less united. matic change. School leaders are These pressures show no signs inspired by the important work of abating. of creating effective, equitable Legislation under consideration learning opportunities responsive by the General Assembly would to the aspirations and aptitudes of revamp the education funding every student. formula, modify the funding and The task of leading in an era of practice for delivering special declining enrollment, expanding education services, and alter, societal needs, an once more, the sysoften contentious potem for providing litical environment, PreK education. In tight fiscal resources addition, the Legisand growing conlature is working on cerns about the sean expansive array This week’s writer curity of our schools is Jeanné Collins, of less prominent strains even the most- president-elect of bills that would add well equipped and the Vermont School requirements on experienced school Superintendents schools and make officials. providing education Association and Vermont’s school superintendent of more complex. leaders have respond- Rutland Northeast Obligations for our ed admirably and will Supervisory Union. public schools are continue to do so. added every year.

Local education Political leaders, officials have answered Gov. and communities, please take Scott’s call for fiscal restraint by note. It is a challenging time to delivering budgets well-below be a school leader. Please take the targets established by his special note. Local school offiAdministration. cials are holding up their end of Many school boards, admin- the bargain. istrators and communities have Following former Education responded to the opportunities Secretary Holcombe’s resignacreated by Act 46 and are finding tion, there was an immediate operating efficiencies and greater focus on the qualifications necequity in student offerings. essary for Vermont’s next EduLocal school officials have cation Secretary. The law is clear been challenged to keep pace that the secretary must possess with all of the predictable, regular extensive education leadership work they face while contending experience and Gov. Scott has with unforeseen and unexpected signaled his recognition of this tasks resulting from national requirement.

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Vermont’s education system relies on collaboration by the governor, the General Assembly, the State Board of Education, the Agency of Education and, most significantly, local school communities served by school boards and the administrators with whom they work. The Secretary of Education must have the skills to guide that collaboration. It is a responsibility that will challenge the most adept secretary, and one that cannot be accomplished without a deep understanding of what is required and what is at stake.

Vermont’s next Education Secretary must possess the highest level of credibility with the governor, the State Board, the General Assembly and, very importantly, local school communities. The challenges are too great, and the stakes too high, to attempt to move ahead without a leader who enjoys the full confidence of all the necessary partners.

Times call for a skilled navigator, collaborator and leader who will be effective in moving the State and its system of public education forward in a manner that genuinely helps all of us successfully accomplish the work that lies ahead.

Times call for an education secretary who understands the importance of responding to the learning needs of every student; who understands that public education is foundational to a strong and prospering society; and who acknowledges, most especially, that we are all in this together.

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries Margaret Johnson, 88, formerly of Middlebury

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Margaret M. “Peg” Johnson, 88, of Londonderry, N.H., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 23, 2018 in Londonderry, N.H. She was born in Kearny, N.J. on April 15, 1930, a daughter of Adam and Jessie (Lamont) Muir, and had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 15 years, formerly living in Middlebury, Vt. for 30 years.

Peg and her late husband started and operated three businesses in New Jersey and Vermont. She also worked 19 years in two different medical practices in Middlebury, Vt. prior to moving to N.H. in 2002. Peg was Ms. Senior N.H. in 2008, and represented the state in the national Ms. Senior America pageant in Atlantic City. She was a CASA guardian ad Litem for neglected and abused children; she was also a volunteer at RSVP, Derry Caregivers, Londonderry Senior Center and an usher and singer at the Londonderry United Methodist Church. Peg’s greatest love was her children and grandchildren, whom she truly cherished.

She is survived by: three daughters, Trish Slaski and husband Jeff, Linda Johnson-Rotberg and husband Saul, Karen Malta; her son, Kenneth Johnson; nine grandchildren, Christopher and Kimberly Johnson, Braden Rotberg, Britt Rotberg-Wolfe, Christopher and Matthew Malta, Marissa Malta-Caruso, Ryan J. and Alexa L. Slaski; her sister Norma Duffy and several nieces and

MARGARET M. JOHNSON nephews.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Earl A. Johnson, Jr., a brother, Joseph Muir, and daughter-in-law, Roberta Johnson.

A private graveside ceremony will be held in Middlebury, Vt. The Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 15 Birch St. Derry, N.H. is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Derry Community Caregivers, Londonderry, N.H. or Sonshine Soup Kitchen, Derry, N.H. To send condolences or for information, please visit peabodyfuneralhome.com. ◊

Clarence Newton Jr., 76, formerly of Middlebury RUTLAND — Clarence John Newton Jr., 76, formerly of Middlebury, died late Saturday evening April 21, 2018 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 19, 1942 in Burlington, Vt., the son of Clarence J. Newton Sr. and Muriel (Dorey) Newton.

Clarence was a graduate of Middlebury High School. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Clarence was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan. He enjoyed cutting wood, carpentry, building furniture, music and dancing.

Survivors are: his children, Clarence John Newton III and wife Darcy of Limerick, Me., Matthew Newton and significant other Lisa Desjadon of Forestdale, and Peter Newton and wife Michelle of Middlebury; his brothers, Roy Newton of Castleton and Kevin Newton and wife Beverley Burke

of Middlebury; his grandchildren, Allen Newton, Darrin Newton, Joey Newton, Carly Newton, Spencer Newton, Maxwell Newton, Anna MaKoujy, Stephanie MaKoujy and Jacob MaKoujy. Also by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, by his wife Patricia (Desautels) Newton in 1986 and by his brother Francis Newton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Luke Austin as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities fund at the Pines at Rutland at 99 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.

Online condolences at sandersonfuneralservice.com. ◊

CLARENCE JOHN NEWTON, JR.

Rupp to discuss ‘surprising history’ of garden vegetables SHOREHAM — Rebecca Rupp will speak on the topic “Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables” in a Shoreham Historical Society talk on May 2.

Common garden vegetables have long and fascinating histories.

Science and history writer Rupp will discuss the stories behind many of our favorites, among them the much-maligned tomato and potato,

the (mostly) popular pumpkin, and Vermont’s dynamic duo of kale and Gilfeather turnip. Find out why a lot of us don’t like beets, how a 17th-century pirate named the bell pepper, how carrots won the Trojan War, and how George Washington was nearly assassinated with a

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plate of poisoned peas.

This is a Vermont Humanities Council event hosted by Shoreham Historical Society at the Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St., Shoreham. The talk starts at 7 p.m.

For more information call Linda Larrabee at 802-897-2275.

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NEWS

LEICESTER — Green Up Day is almost here. Bags and gloves are available at the Leicester Town Office. A free lunch of hot dogs, chips, brownies and soda, for Green Up volunteers will be offered at the Four Corners on Saturday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Filled bags may be brought to the town shed that morning, pick up your free lunch ticket that doubles as a raffle ticket.

Leicester Historical Society will be

sponsoring Prize Bingo on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.

This is a week later than usual due to Mother’s Day the previous weekend.

Refreshments will be served; all are welcome.

The Leicester selectboard is still seeking someone to conduct the dog census.

It should take no more than eight hours.

For more information contact Town Clerk Julie Delphia at 247-5961.

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Ride for safety awareness honors Kelly Boe MIDDLEBURY — All bicyParticipants are asked to assemclists are invited to join the Walk/ ble at the entrance to Middlebury Bike Council of Addison County, Union High School between 3:30 Middlebury Safe Routes and Kathy and 4 p.m. to check in and sign the Boe on Wednesday, participant waiver, May 9, for a slowcopies of which will paced bike ride in A goal of the be on hand. Please honor of those who ride is to raise wear a helmet. have been injured or awareness that The route will go killed while cycling Middlebury we all share the through on public roads, and Weybridge via including Boe’s late road and share Weybridge Street husband, Kelly. responsibility for and Hamilton Road; Kelly Boe was keeping it safe. bikers will be eskilled while out bike corted by police and riding in 2015; this return to MUHS by ride was started and named in his about 5 p.m. Cyclists should not honor. cross the center median during the A goal of the ride is to raise ride. The ride will proceed if there awareness that we all share the road is gentle rain, but be postponed to and share responsibility for keeping Friday, May 11, if there is heavy it safe. rain, thunder or lightning.

Lincoln LINCOLN — Spring is here and that means Green Up Day is right around the corner. This year it will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lincoln Fire House. Stop by between 8 and 11 a.m. to pick up bags and gloves and get your road assignment. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. bring your filled bags back to the fire house and receive one raffle ticket per bag dropped off.

Enjoy a nice picnic lunch as our way of saying thank you for your hard work! Try your luck at a table full of raffle items including gift certificates to local businesses, Disney Infinity Xbox 360 Starter Packs and much more. There is also a Kids Only Raffle, where kids who have participated in roadside cleanup will get one entry for a chance at winning a Razor A Kick Scooter. The raffle drawing will be at 12:45 p.m. and you must be present to win. We hope to see you there.

There will be a Lincoln Little League field clean up day on Satur-

Donations can be made at registration. Checks can be made out to MUHS with “Kelly Boe Ride” indicated in the memo line. These funds will be dedicated toward the Kelly Boe Scholarship Fund and improving bike parking and road safety.

Organizers thanked those volunteering that helped with the ride, including MUHS, Middlebury Police Department, Middlebury Regional EMS, Addison County Sheriff’s Department, Vermont State Police, Frog Hollow Bikes staff, other cyclist escorts and especially Kathy Boe. Middlebury Safe Routes hosts “Walk and Roll to School Day” on the first Wednesday of month, monitors traffic patterns and student travel behavior, plans activities to teach

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day, April 28, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Firehouse Field. Please bring work gloves and rakes to ready the field for the first home game on Thursday, May 3.

FROM THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE: We have only licensed about half the usual number of dogs this year. Maybe you forgot?

Stop by the office to register your dog as soon as possible. The new dump stickers are here. Current ones expire on Friday, June 15. If town office hours don’t work for you, the Lincoln General Store now sells them as well. Free money? Want some? The Vermont State Treasurer’s Office sent a list of people in Lincoln who have some unclaimed money waiting for them. Stop in the office to see if a little bonus money is waiting for you.

The next Community Movie Night will be Friday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the church. One of the Shrek movies will be shown. All ages welcome. Popcorn will be served.

In collaboration with the Burnham Trust Committee, Lincoln Community School third- and fourth-grade students and members of John Elder’s Environmental Studies Seminar at Middlebury College will present “Burnham Trust Centennial Celebration, A Mountain Interval: The Stories of Lincoln, Vermont,” on Saturday, May 5, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Burnham Hall. Students interviewed Lincoln residents over the last few months and will present stories, maps, photographs, publications, songs and skits based on the information they gathered.

Dessert and coffee to follow the presentations.

REMINDER: Don’t forget to drop off your clean clothing and household items at Burnham Hall on Wednesday, May 2, from 1-7 p.m. for the Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale. Please no electronics or bike helmets.

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Walk/Bike Council of Addison County is a county-wide, citizen-led advisory group that meets every 6-8 weeks in Middlebury. The Council seeks to build momentum and capacity for safer walking and biking to our towns and villages.

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May

1

TUESDAY

Blood pressure and foot care clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, May 1, 9 a.m., Brandon Senior Center, Forest Dale. $10. No appointment necessary. More info at 802-770-1536.

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday May 1, 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. Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin cookie. Bring your own place setting. Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Author Mary Kathleen Mehuron in Middlebury.

Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Vermont author and teacher Mehuron will read from, discuss and sign her new novel, “The Opposite of Never.” Set in Vermont, the novel tackles opiate use, widowhood, and starting over. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Middlebury Community Players “Play Date” in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. “Play Date” is a special event where potential directors, designers, actors, and other interested theater friends can brainstorm ideas for future productions, chat with old friends, and meet new ones. Enjoy refreshments and some surprise entertainment.

Bring a friend with you and get an extra ticket for the door prizes. More info at info@middleburycommunityplayers.org.

Piano recital in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 1, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. Come hear pianist Diana Fanning’s Middlebury College piano students as they perform works by a wide range of composers.

Free and open to the public.

Middlebury African Music and Dance Ensemble performance in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 1, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Damascus Kafumbe directs this concert showcasing the diversity and richness of African music beyond drumming-based practices, and highlighting the dynamic nature of these traditions. Free. More info at middlebury. edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

May

2

Vermont Humanities Council event.

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

Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. The Shoreham Historical Society welcomes science and history writer Rebecca Rupp to discuss the stories behind many of our favorites. More info call Linda Larrabee at 802-897-2275.

May

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THURSDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, May 3, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Vergennes.

Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour.

Meal served at noon. Baked ham with pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes, vegetable blend, wheat roll and fruited gelatin Bring your own place setting. Advanced reservations required.

Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

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

Come early and enjoy time with friends and meet new ones.

Business ownership succession planning seminar in Middlebury. Thursday, May 3, 2-5 p.m., National Bank of Middlebury, 30 Main St. Come to this free event, where presenters Tim Cope of

May

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WEDNESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 2, 11 a.m., Middlebury Rec. Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon.

Swedish meatballs over rice pilaf, baby carrots, wheat roll, and yogurt pudding fluff with pineapple and mandarin oranges. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

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

Backstage with Doug and Debby Anderson in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 2, 4 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Take a peek behind the scenes as Artistic Director/ Set Designer Doug Anderson and Costume Designer Debby Anderson take us backstage of André Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire and talk about the hundreds of design choices that will bring to life the 1940s New Orleans world of the play. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. Event is free and open to the public. Handicap accessible.

“Churchill and Roosevelt: The Personal in the Partnership” lecture in Middlebury.

Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. UVM History Professor Emeritus Mark A. Stoler examines the important personal relationship between Britain’s Prime Minister and America’s President during their WWII alliance. A

NFP and Don Jamison of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) will discuss the four most common ownership exit paths. Open to business owners and key managers. Registration is required. More info and registration at tinyurl. com/y85935qv.

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

Recital by piano students of Diana Fanning.

Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. This annual spring concert offers an evening of beautiful music by talented piano students. Free.

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

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

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

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

“Fifth Planet” by David Auburn in Middlebury.

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

Brazilian beats

BRAZILIAN DRUMMER CYRO Baptista will inhabit the Mahaney Center for the Arts in Middlebury on Saturday, May 5, with a concert at 8 p.m., in Robison Hall.

And keep an ear out for the drum beats throughout the evening as the Mahaney Center celebrates its 25th year.

FRIDAY

Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale in Lincoln. Friday, May 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Rummage and bake sale in Salisbury. Friday, May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury Church. To make donations of good quality clean clothing or other items, contact Jayne at 802-989-8907 or Nancy at 802-352-4375.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Doors open at 11am. Menu includes stuffed chicken breast, cheddar mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli/cauliflower blend, tossed salad, dinner roll, and chocolate mousse. $5 suggested donation. Advanced tickets required. Call Michelle Eastman 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.

Artist reception in Brandon. Friday, May 4, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Artist’s Guild, 7 Center St. Come meet artist Dave Fifield and see his new exhibit “Head in the Clouds.” The exhibit runs through June 26. More info at 802 247-4956 or BrandonArtistsGuild.org.

Peace, Love and Margaritas benefit soiree in New Haven. Friday, May 4, 6-10 p.m., Tourterelle, Route 7. Help raise funds for Quarry Hill School while dancing the night away with music by the Doughboys. Raffle prizes. Cash bar. Light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $15/person pre-registration, $20/person at the door.

Cashore Marionettes: “Life in Motion” in Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see Joseph Cashore present his collection of marionette masterworks in a series of scenes taken from everyday life and set to music by composers such as Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss, and Copland. A one-of-a-kind evening for adults and young adults. Tickets $18 adults/$10 children 12 and under, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

“D.O.A.” on stage in Brandon. Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., Auditorium, Otter Valley Union High School.

Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre will present an encore performance of this one-act play, chosen to represent the state of Vermont at the New England Drama Festival in New Hampshire.

“Enron” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury

Grow your own

MARIJKE NILES, A Vermont Master Gardener and owner of Marijke’s Perennial Gardens Plus in Starksboro, will get gardeners inspired to grow their own fruit at home and teach them about culture, best varieties and wonderful recipes for tonics and preserves when she presents “Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in Your Own Backyard” in Middlebury, Tuesday, May 8, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd.

College. In this black comedy by Lucy Prebble, one of the most infamous scandals in financial history is transformed into a theatrical epic.

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

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

“Fifth Planet” by David Auburn in Middlebury.

Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. An unlikely pair of star-lovers orbit each other over the course of a year, finding solace from their earthbound lives in the planets and each other.

For all ages with some adult language. Tickets $6. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

Senior thesis dance concert in Middlebury.

Friday, May 4, 8 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. “Reimagine What Has Been” presents exploratory works choreographed by senior dance majors Deborah Leedy, Matea Mills-Andruk , and Asia MylesFunches. The concert centers on the theme of fractured memory and the process of remembering through connection to land, community, and faith. Tickets $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble in Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Dick Forman directs as the College’s big band swings into spring with a concert of bops, jazz standards, and Great American Songbook tunes.

It’s sure to set toes tapping and fingers snapping.

There might just be dancing in the aisles. Free.

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

Stargazing open house in Middlebury. Friday, May 4, 9-10:30 p.m., weather permitting, Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall. Come view a variety of interesting stars, star clusters

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communitycalendar and nebulae through the observatory’s telescopes. Free and open to the public. Check the observatory website at go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call 802-443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event for weather status.

May

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SATURDAY

Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale in Lincoln. Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. $2 Bag

day.

Green Up Day in Starksboro. Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Starksboro Town Garage, Route 116. Starksboro residents can pick up green Up bags at the town garage, the Jerusalem Store, and the town offices, starting in mid-April and leave them at the town garage on May 5.

Green Up Day in Salisbury. Saturday, May 5, 8 to 10 a.m., Kampersville store, Route 53. Salisbury Green Up Coordinator Chris Turner will be on hand to pass out bags and route assignments.

Green Up Day in Leicester. Saturday, May 5, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bags and gloves are available at the Town Office. A free lunch for Green Up volunteers will be offered at the Four Corners.

Bring filled bags to the Town Shed & pick up your free lunch/raffle ticket.

Ladies’ Union Attic Sale in New Haven. Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church. No clothing at this sale. Sale will include plants, food table, RADA wear, house hold items, toys, games, attic treasures, furniture, decor items, garden items, books and misc.

Rummage and Bake Sale in Salisbury. Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Salisbury Church. To make donations of good quality, clean clothing or other items, contact Jayne at 989-8907 or Nancy at 352-4375.

Tag sale in Bristol. Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. ‘Treasures’ for everyone, antiques, puzzles, clothes, and a lot more. Rain or shine.

Green Mountain Club-Green Up Day Festival in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op. Washington St. GMC Bread Loaf Section will host a display table. Meet our volunteers, view maps and latest GMC publications, or just say hello and share stories of your hiking adventures. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Pottery Sale in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7 South. Pottery by Kathy Clarke, Ken Martin, instructors, local potters, studio assistants and students. Find wonderful handmade pottery at affordable prices, also cards, jewelry, paintings and some surprises. Find a great Mother’s Day gift. All proceeds benefit the school.

MCMC Benefit Concert in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 South Pleasant St. Come to enjoy music made by MCMC students and support the music center’s education programs.

Strong Ground Walk in Orwell. Saturday, May 5, 1-3:30 p.m., Mount Independence, 497 Mount Independence Rd. A pre-season guided walk exploring Revolutionary War military strategy and the defenses built here in 1776-77. Meet at museum for orientation. Wear sturdy boots, be prepared for off-trail walking, and dress for the weather. More info at 802-948-2000 or historicsites.vermont.gov/directory/Mount Independence.

“Aquarius” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Suditorium, Sunderland Language Center, 356 College St. Clara is a retired music critic and wealthy widow who engages in a battle with a company trying to buy her original two-story home in Recife, Brazil. Free. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

“Kentucky Derby: The Home Stretch” fundraiser in Cornwall. Saturday, May 5, 5 p.m., Bryer’s residence, 1691 North Bingham St. Join the Porter Medical Center Auxiliary for one final Derby Party fundraising event for Porter Hospital.

Tickets $45 auxiliary members/non-members $50. Limited tickets available. RSVP by April 28.

Mahaney Center for the Arts’ 25th Anniversary Celebration in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 6 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Raise a toast to the end of the 25th

anniversary season at this special celebration with food, drink, and music. Events begin at 6 p.m. and continue through the night. Performances include Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista in Robison Hall; Senior Thesis Dance Concert in the Dance Theatre; and Fifth Planet in the Seeler Studio Theatre. Tickets are required for these performances; everything else is free, including Middlebury’s first ever student-run arts festival: Nocturne. More info at go.middlebury.edu/ MCA25, middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

Mile Twelve plays in Brandon. Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. See this hard driving young band walk the line between original and traditional bluegrass.

Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@ brandon-music.net.

Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette in Ripton.

Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community House, Route 125. Ruane and Duquette celebrate the release of their new recording “Notch Road” with a full band concert featuring many guest musicians at The Ripton Community Coffee House. Guest artists include Mitch Barron, Phil Henry, Michael Chorney, Wendy Sassafras Ramsay & more. Open mic followed by featured performers. $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. More info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up-802-388-9782.

Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus sings in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Come hear “The American Songbag, Plus!” — traditional American folk music, popular music from the 1940s and 50s, and some other special “plusses” like “Jolene” by Dolly Parton and “Silvy” by Huddy Ledbetter (known as Lead Belly,) arr. with body percussion by Moira Smiley.

Suggested $10 donation.

“Fifth Planet” by David Auburn in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 5, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. An unlikely pair of star-lovers orbit each other over the course of a year, finding solace from their earthbound lives in the planets and each other. For all ages with some adult language. Tickets $6. More info at middlebury. edu or 802-443-3168.

Cyro Baptista performs in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Brazilian percussionist Baptista has performed on five Grammywinning albums and toured with the likes of Yo-Yo Ma, Trey Anastasio, Herbie Hancock, Sting, and Paul Simon. Come hear his winsome quartet Banquet of the Spirits on a virtuosic trek through Afro-Brazilian beats with improvised jazz. More info at go.middlebury.edu/MCA25. Tickets $22 adults/$16 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni/$10 for youth 18 and under/ $6 for Middlebury College students, available at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/ tickets.

Senior thesis dance concert in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 5, 8 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. “Reimagine What Has Been” presents exploratory works choreographed by senior dance majors Deborah Leedy, Matea MillsAndruk , and Asia Myles-Funches. The concert centers on the theme of fractured memory and the process of remembering through connection to land, community, and faith. Tickets $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

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SUNDAY

10th Annual Maple Run in Middlebury. Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Middlebury Regional EMS, 55 Collins Dr. Enjoy scenic routes with views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks in this USATF-certified half marathon and 2-person relay, and a 3-mile fun run. Well-organized, great t-shirts, live music on course from Middlebury College student bands, and a post-race pancake breakfast with Vermont maple syrup.

Human powered parade in Bristol. Sunday,

organist, will present a recital of works by Ethel Smyth, J.S. Bach, Messiaen and others on the Grass-Miles pipe organ. Ppeceded by a carillon recital by George Matthew, at 2:45pm. There is no admission charge. Info (802) 759-2453.

LUTHER’S FAVORITES: Choral Selections from the Time of the Reformation with Amaryllis in Lincoln. Sunday, May 6, 3 p.m., United Church of Lincoln. Vermont’s Early Voice ensemble, Susanne Peck, director, will perform hymns and psalm settings by Michael Praetorius, Claude Goudimel, Jan Sweelinck, William Byrd, and others. Suggested donation $13. More info: lunalove@gmavt.net , 802-453-3513 or www.amaryllisvt.org Free Community Meal in Vergennes. Sunday, May 6, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 85 South Maple St. Ham, mac and cheese, baked beans, salad, roll, dessert. Lions Club hosts this month.

Friends of the Middlebury College Art Museum annual meeting and supper in Middlebury.

Sunday, May 6, 5:30 p.m., Kirk Alumni Center, 217 Golf Course Rd. This annual end-of-year event features a guest speaker, the presentation of arts awards, and an opportunity to see how the visual arts are thriving in our community.

Membership info at 802-443-2309 or museum. middlebury.edu. More info at middlebury.edu or 802-443-3168.

Comedian Tom Clark in Middlebury. Sunday, May 6, 7-8:30 p.m., Marquis Theatre, 65 Main St. Fresh off a headlining weekend at The Comedy Nest in Montreal, Tom’s credits include Just For Laughs, Comedy Central, and Conan.

Local favorite Tina Friml will feature. Pay What You Like.

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Local connection

MIDDLEBURY NATIVE MIKE Sommers brings his latest one-man show, “Heart in the ‘Hood,” to the Town Hall Theater stage on Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m., Middlebury. The performance is the sequel to his fish-out-of-water tale, “Hick in the ‘Hood.”

May 6, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., meet at Bristol Rec SkatePark. Bristol’s second annual humanpowered event rolls through town. What activates you to rise each day, stand up for what you believe in, and smile? This gathering is all about being positive and healthy. Join in.

Mike Sommers’ “Heart in the ‘Hood” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Sommers is back with the sequel to his fish-out-of-water tale, “Hick in the ‘Hood.” In this one-man show, Sommers transforms into 17 different real-life characters —the misunderstood of beautiful people of his Oakland, Ca., neighborhood. Tickets adults $15, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

Singer John Hill. Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come enjoy singer, songwriter & musician, John Hill. Hear soulful renditions of country classics, inspired folk, as well as Bluegrass, 20 Century Standards, Gospel, Rock, Blues, and more. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. Free and open to the public. Handicap accessible.

“Enron” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m., Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College. In this black comedy by Lucy Prebble, one of the most infamous scandals in financial history is transformed into a theatrical epic.

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

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

American Guild of Organists Artist of the Year recital in Middlebury. Sunday, May 6, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel, Middlebury College. Jenny Bower,

MONDAY

Author Ray Hudson reading in Middlebury. Monday, May 7, 4-5 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Ray Hudson will read from his new young adult novel “Ivory and Paper: Adventures In and Out of Time,” and share how facts blended with fiction as he wrote this book.

LUTHER’S FAVORITES: Choral Selections from the Time of the Reformation with Amaryllis in Middlebury. Vermont’s Early Voice, Monday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Middlebury Village Green. Vermont’s Early Voice ensemble, Susanne Peck, director, will perform hymns and psalm settings

by Michael Praetorius, Claude Goudimel, Jan Sweelinck, William Byrd, and others.

Suggested donation $13. More info: lunalove@ gmavt.net , 802-453-3513 or www.amaryllisvt. org 802-453-3513. Website: www.amaryllisvt.org

LIVEMUSIC Tom Caswell in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 2, 6 p.m. Rough Cut. MCMC Benefit Concert in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall Theater Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus in Middlebury. Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette in Ripton.

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

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

Singer John Hill. Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

LUTHER’S FAVORITES: Choral Selections from the Time of the Reformation with Amaryllis in Lincoln. Sunday, May 6, 3 p.m., United Church of Lincoln.

LUTHER’S FAVORITES: Choral Selections from the Time of the Reformation with Amaryllis in Middlebury. Monday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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Sommers to bring new one-man show to THT HEART IN THE personally knows and cares deeply ‘HOOD AT THT for. Through Sommers’ body, voice “Heart in the ‘Hood” comes to and harmonica, audiences will get Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater a clear picture of his neighbors, the at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. Heart misunderstood and beautiful people in the ‘Hood is an autobiographical of 22nd Street. true story from Vermont native Mike Tickets are $15 and may be Sommers. purchased at townhalltheater.

Sommers grew up org, 802-382-9222, tromping around the Old at the THT box office Fieldhouse and Rec Park (Monday-Saturday, noon in Middlebury; swimming to 5 p.m.) or at the door. in Lake Dunmore and RUANE, DUQUETTE under the bridge in East IN RIPTON Middlebury; and being a The Ripton part of Mary Hogan, The Coffee

by Greg Pahl Community Snow Bowl, Silver Lake, House welcomes MUHS. acoustic duo Richard Now he lives in a Ruane and Beth rather rough and tumble inner- Duquette along with musical guests city neighborhood in Oakland, on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m.

California—22nd Street, The at the Ripton Community House ‘Hood! Homelessness, drugs. And, in Ripton for a special CD release he loves it there! Why? How is that? concert.

“Let me explain, or better yet, Not only are Ruane and Duquette let me show you,” Sommers co-directors of the coffee house, offers. “22nd Street actually has but it is also the 23rd anniversary plenty of things in common with of the coffee house. For this special Middlebury—self-reliance, lending concert, Ruane and Duquette will a hand, a distrust of fancy titles and be joined on stage by many of the looking out for your neighbors.” performers who contributed to the The 17 different characters he album. portrays are all based upon people he As always, the concert begins

arts beat

RUANE, DUQUETTE TO PLAY IN RIPTON, SATURDAY, MAY 5

Catholic Advance Directive Presentation Thursday, May 3 St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Middlebury Two presentations: 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm Led by Deacon Pete Gummere, a bioethicist familiar with issues related to end of life care planning.

MILE TWELVE TO PLAY AT BRANDON MUSIC, SATURDAY, MAY 5 at 7:30 p.m. with an open mike set, followed by the featured performers. Open mike performers are encouraged to call in advance and reserve one of the four openmike slots.

Admission to the coffeehouse is $3 kids (12 and under), $10 general admission, and $15 generous admission.

The economically challenged may pay what they can afford. Refreshments are available.

The coffeehouse is held on the first Saturday of each month, except August. For more information, contact Richard Ruane or Andrea Chesman at 388-9782.

PUPPETEER BRINGS LIFE TO MIDDLEBURY The Cashore Marionettes make their Middlebury Premiere at Town Hall Theater on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

Unmatched in artistry, grace and refinement of movement, the internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. Their moving and humorous performance has astounded audiences in Europe, the Far East and across North America, including stops at the Kennedy Center, Annenberg Center, Kravis Center and many others.

In the performance “Life in Motion,” Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette masterworks.

Characters of depth, integrity and humanity are portrayed in a full evening unlike anything else in theater today. The performance is a series of scenes taken from everyday life and set to beautiful music by composers such as Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss and Copland.

Tickets are $18/$10 for ages 12 and under and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door.

MILE TWELVE AT BRANDON MUSIC See the remarkable Boston-based band, Mile Twelve, at Brandon Music on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard-

driving, young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles, Evan Murphy, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Nate Sabat, BB Bowness and David Benedict write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences.

Mile Twelve has quickly been on the rise ever since their formation in 2014. They released their debut six-track self-titled EP last fall, and performed extensively throughout the U.S., Ireland and Canada.

Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-

music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

COLLEGE THEATRE PRESENTS “ENRON” The Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Enron,” Directed by Cheryl Faraone, on Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. in Wright Memorial Theater.

In this sprawling dynamic playthat-is-sometimes a musical by Lucy Prebble, one of the most infamous scandals in financial history is transformed into theatrical epic.

Mixing classical tragedy with savage comedy, Enron spins a narrative of greed and loss with video, song, dance—and raptors.

(See Arts Beat, Page 11)

THE BRANDON ARTISTS GUILD PRESENTS DAVE FIFIELD’S “HEAD IN THE CLOUDS.”

Addison Independent, Monday, April 30, 2018 — PAGE 11

Cosmic Forecast For the week of April 30

THE CASHORE MARIONETTES AT TOWN HALL THEATER ON FRIDAY, MAY 4.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Tickets are $15 for the general public. The theater is located at 96 Chateau Road in Middlebury, just off College Street (Route 125). Free parking is available on College Street and in the parking lot behind the theatre, accessible from Shannon Street. For tickets or information, call 802-443-6433 or visit go.middlebury.edu/arts.

CYRO BAPTISTA AT COLLEGE In conjunction with the 25th Anniversary Celebration for Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts, there will be a performance by Cyro Baptista and his quartet at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 in Robison Hall.

Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista has performed on five Grammy-winning albums and toured with the likes of YoYo Ma, Trey Anastasio, Herbie Hancock, Sting and Paul Simon. In Middlebury, he leads his winsome quartet—Banquet of the Spirits— on a virtuosic trek through AfroBrazilian beats with improvised jazz, akin to a carnivalesque stew of joy and irreverence.

Tickets $22 for the general public. To order, call 802-443-6433 or visit go.middlebury.edu/arts. The Mahaney Center is at 72 Porter Field Road, just off South Main Street (Route 30). Free parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the Center for the Arts parking lot.

MCMC ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT The Middlebury Community Music Center celebrates its 4th annual Scholarship Benefit Concert at the Town Hall Theater on Saturday, May 5 at 1 p.m.

Students and faculty will perform bluegrass, classical, jazz and more, sharing lots of great music after a terrific year of learning. The concert

is a fundraiser to support this local nonprofit. It is their goal to offer high quality music instruction to all who seek it in the community and to give students access to the life-changing power of music. Join MCMC for a reception after the performance.

Tickets are $10 general admission/$20 generous admission and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door. For more information about MCMC visit their website at mcmcvt.org.

25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The 25th Anniversary Celebration for Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts will take place on Saturday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 6 with food, drink and music. Events begin at 6 p.m. and continue through the night.

Performances include Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista in Robison Hall; Senior Thesis Dance Concert in the Dance Theater; and Fifth Planet in the Seeler Studio Theater. Tickets are required for these performances; everything else is free, including Middlebury’s first ever student-run arts festival: Nocturne! For more information, visit go.middlebury.edu/MCA25, or call 802-443-6433.

‘FIFTH PLANET’ PLAYS MAY 3-5 There will be a performance of “Fifth Planet” by David Auburn on Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Seeler Studio Theater at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts. Repeat performances will be on Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

An unlikely pair of star-lovers orbit (See Beat, Page 13)

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, take a step back and analyze your current situation before making any other moves. You may be barking up the wrong tree, and you will need a new approach.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Taurus, there may be many things you wish to say to someone special, but you just do not know how to find the words. You can convey much more through actions.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, if you have your hand in three or more projects, you may need to step back. It’s hard to devote your full attention to each task when you’re juggling so much at once.

CANCER: June 22July 22. Cancer, it is good to have a sense of humor, and you may need a little extra patience at work this week. When times get tough, surround yourself with lighthearted people.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. Leo, you may have to take someone’s word on something or put your ultimate trust in an individual this week. It may be challenging, but let down your guard.

VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept.

22. You need to find firm footing in your career, Virgo; otherwise, you may suffer from lack of direction. Start putting out feelers and begin networking.

LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Don’t underestimate your abilities, Libra. As a general people-pleaser, you have the ability to smooth over many situations with a calming word.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. It’s in your nature to want to get to the root of every problem and

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SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Various factors may be clouding your decision-making skills, Sagittarius. If you’re not sure what to do, trust someone else who has always supported you.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, finances have been drawing your attention in your life a lot lately.

Pay attention to the subtle clues to get your assets in order.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Swimming against the tide will only tire you out, Aquarius.

If the battle isn’t worth waging on something trivial, just go with the flow. Save your energy for bigger issues.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. There are some very interesting opportunities coming your way, Pisces. Just be sure to grab onto them fast.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 29 Jerry Seinfeld, Comic (64) APRIL 30 Gal Gadot, Actress (33) MAY 1 Jamie Dornan, Actor (36) MAY 2 Dwayne Johnson, Actor (46) MAY 3 Eric Church, Singer (41) MAY 4 Erin Andrews, Sportscaster (40) MAY 5 Adele, Singer (30)

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) each other over the course of a year, finding solace from their earthbound lives in the planets and each other.

This is the Senior 700 work of Eliza Renner and Connor Wright in acting and 500 independent work of Katie Mayopoulos in directing and Grace Zhang in scenic design. For all ages with some adult language.

Tickets are $6. To order, call 802443-6433 or visit go.middlebury. edu/arts.

SENIOR DANCE AT COLLEGE There will be a performance, “Reimagine What Has Been,” a senior thesis dance concert, on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 at 8 p.m. in the Dance Theater at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts.

“Reimagine What Has Been” presents exploratory works choreographed by senior dance majors Deborah Leedy ‘18, Matea Mills-Andruk ‘18 and Asia MylesFunches ‘18. The concert centers on the theme of fractured memory and the process of remembering through connection to land, community and faith.

Tickets are $15 general public.

To order, call 802-443-6433 or visit go.middlebury.edu/arts.

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2017-2018 Hirschfield International Film Series concludes on Saturday, May 5 at Middlebury College with the 2016 Brazil/France film, “Aquarius,” directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

In this Spirit Award Nominee for Best International Film, Clara, a retired music critic and wealthy widow, engages in a battle with a company trying to buy her original two-story home in Recife, Brazil.

The film, in Portuguese with English subtitles, will be shown at 3 and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on College Street (Route 125). It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children.

NEW EXHIBIT AT BAG The Brandon Artists Guild presents the new abstract paintings

of Dave Fifield. The exhibit, titled “Head In The Clouds,” runs May 4 through June 26. The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, May 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Brandon Artists Guild is an artist-run gallery with approximately 40 exhibiting artists and additional supporting members. The BAG, located at 7 Center Street in Brandon, is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 802-247-4956 or visit BrandonArtistsGuild.org.

AFRICAN MUSIC AT COLLEGE There will be a performance by the Middlebury African Music and Dance Ensemble in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. Damascus Kafumbe directs this concert showcasing the diversity and richness of African music beyond drumming-based practices, and highlighting the dynamic nature of these traditions. The performance also captures communal-based and interactive processes that serve as the backbone of many African societies. The performance is free and the public is welcome.

STUDENT PIANO RECITAL, MAY 3 There will be a recital by piano students of Diana Fanning in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. The annual spring concert offers an evening of beautiful music by talented piano students. The performances are free and the public is welcome.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE AT COLLEGE There will be a performance by the Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts. Dick Forman directs as the college’s big band swings into spring with a concert of bops, jazz standards and Great American Songbook tunes.

The performance is free and the public is welcome.

COLLEGE THEATRE PRESENTS “ENRON” MAY 3, AND MAY 4.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be one live musical performance this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar located downstairs at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. every Wednesday by the ever-talented Mark Sikora.

Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

For more information, call 802388-0002.

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Gibbs (Continued from Page 1) run for sheriff. sound corny, but I like to serve.”

So he began compiling a list of Incumbent Sheriff Don Keeler things he would try to accomplish if said on Thursday he’ll announce his elected. Gibbs met with people with election plans within a week or so. prior experience running for office, Keeler said if he takes a pass on re- to get input on what a countywide election, he’ll endorse his campaign would entail. current lieutenant, Peter The ACSD has a “I feel I’ve still Newton. staff of almost 20 fullIt was with some got it in me, and part-time workers reluctance that Gibbs and I think performing such duties retired last fall. One of there are as traffic patrols, prisoner the reasons he did so things I can transport, courthouse was because a close security, fingerprinting do to help and family member had been and service of courtdiagnosed with cancer. maybe make related documents.

Gibbs didn’t want to the county a Then this past try and simultaneously little safer and December Gibbs got perform his Bristol job a little better, good news that paved while helping an ailing with my his way for a run: His family member, as he ailing family member had done with his late efforts.” was recovering well, and — Kevin Gibbs Gibbs’ own surgically wife. And he believed a member of his force, repaired hip was in fine Bruce Nason, could capably succeed shape. A run for sheriff suddenly him as chief. seemed more doable.

But as the weeks went by, He formally announced his bid this Gibbs yearned to get back into law past week. enforcement, and he saw the Addison “I feel I’ve still got it in me, and County Sheriff’s Department as his I think there are things I can do to potential landing spot. Friends and help and maybe make the county a former colleagues encouraged him to little safer and a little better, with my

KEVIN GIBBS efforts,” Gibbs said. “There are a lot of things you can see right now that are lacking.”

If elected, Gibbs hopes to expand the ACSD’s mission and services to include: • Partnering with area schools to address truancy and school safety and protection.

• Expanding contracted traffic

patrols to provide additional services.

For example, he believes deputies could also be on the lookout for illegal drug use and trafficking. He’d like to see the department work more closely with human services agencies to identify community members needing treatment for addiction issues.

• Partnering with Homeward Bound and various towns on animal welfare issues. Officers, he note, sometimes encounter pets that have been abandoned and/or abused.

• Encouraging deputies to gain EMT certification so they can provide basic, emergency care to ailing folks at crime or accident scenes. He added EMTs could consider police training so they would have more opportunities to collaborate with the ACSD. • Developing and supporting scholarship programs for local students seeking careers in emergency services.

• Boosting health care and retirement fund benefits for deputies so they’ll have greater incentive to stick with the ACSD. • Exploring the possibility of reopening jails for local use. The Addison County jail at the ACSD’s Middlebury headquarters closed

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Police now have to drive prisoners to lockups in either Chittenden or Rutland Counties.

Gibbs acknowledged most of his ideas will require funding, which is in short supply these days at both the state and federal levels. He hopes to leverage more dollars through grants, such as the U.S. Department of Justice Office’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.

He realizes his agenda would take time to implement. More details about the Gibbs campaign can be found at his website, gibbs4sheriff. weebly.com.

“I wouldn’t envision an overnight change; that’s not realistic,” Gibbs said. “But I think you’d start by building a more professional staff, increase their training and work the things they are working now a little better, then start looking at ways to fund some of these other things — if there’s interest in the community.”

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Sparky. 12 years, hound mix, neutered male.

Sparky is active, affectionate, playful and friendly! Here at the shelter Sparky enjoys attention, dinner time, buddy walks, and meeting new people! He has done well with most of the dogs he has met and doesn’t seem to be at all interested in cats. Although he is 12, Sparky acts much younger! Sparky will need to be on lifelong medication to support his pancreatic function, which allows him to digest food and absorb nutrients. Potential owners should be aware that this medication costs around $100/month. We are only allowing Sparky to go to a home with people who have an established relationship with a veterinarian.

Mitzy. 4 years, mixed breed, spayed female.

Mitzy isn’t so itsy-bitsy but she thinks she is- Mitzy’s previous owner said she tries her hardest to be a lap dog! They described her as very active and playful. She loves to be outside, especially in cold weather, but she will let you know when she is ready to come inside. Mitzy loves toys and likes to play fetch. In Mitzy’s previous home, she did well with submissive dogs and does great with them along the fence line here at the shelter. Mitzy can be fearful in new situations, so we recommend her new guardians be patient and willing to spend time on training. In order to make the best match for Mitzy, we require that her a 13+ home with a family who will respect her need for space.

Bill. 2 years, American Pit Bull Terrier, neutered male. Are you looking for a handsome, energetic, mushy companion? Then Bill might just be your guy! Bill is super sweet and affectionate, full of energy, and does well with other dogs, cats, and older kids. He is a pup who needs firm guidance but a light hand, and ample opportunities to exercise his mind as well as his body; with Bill’s energy level and tendency to jump in greeting we feel he would benefit from some manner training. Bill is a happy-go-lucky social young dog who would fit in wonderfully in an active home. In order to make the best match possible, we require that Bill go to a home without children under 13 years old.

Learn to prevent Lyme disease in dogs

By ERIN FORBES, DVM Vermont Veterinary Medical Association April was Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Most people have heard of Lyme disease and know how prevalent it is in Vermont, but may not know much about it.

Lyme disease is spread through deer tick bites and caused by a bacteria called borrelia burgdorferi. This disease can cause your dog to be lame, lethargic and not want to eat. In more severe cases, it can lead to kidney disease and rarely death. Preventing Lyme disease through vaccines and preventatives is the best way to keep your dog healthy.

Knowing the signs of Lyme disease is crucial as immediate treatment can prevent many of the complications associated with the disease. One of the first signs seen are signs of joint pain. This includes an unusual gait, favoring one leg, difficulty walking, or walking with an arched back. Your

dog may be sensitive to being petted or may cry out when jumping. Other signs include a fever, acting tired or not wanting to eat. Some dogs develop kidney problems and will pee and drink more than normal, start vomiting or develop acute kidney failure and stop peeing altogether.

The best way to keep your pet from getting sick is preventing Lyme disease. There are three main ways you can do this: • Use flea and tick prevention.

• Get your dog vaccinated.

• Check your dog for ticks whenever she comes inside.

Inspecting your dog every day for ticks is crucial in prevention. In most cases, a tick must be attached for 36 hours to transmit the disease, so if you check every day for ticks you should be able to find any attached ones (that are large enough to be seen) and remove it. Removing a tick from a dog is best done using a tick removal device or tweezers. Grasp the body

with tweezers and gently pull the tick out. You want to remove the entire tick when doing this.

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ANWSD (Continued from Page 1) “Our students continue to excel in areas both academic and extracurricular. The community and camaraderie that exists in our schools is evident in the photos and stories highlighted on our Facebook page,” the press release states.

“However, we believe due to declining enrollment and aboveaverage per pupil costs, maintaining a level-funded budget for (Fiscal Year 2020) and beyond would result in unsustainable tax increases. We must find a more efficient way. The board is committed to gathering

input and ideas from our community engagement committee at a May 17 to inform these decisions.” meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. in the The press release mentions a few Bixby Library will refine questions ideas the board batted around at an and further plan outreach.

April 17 retreat that will probably “We’re going to add a couple of be floated to the public as points of follow-up questions to the public to discussion: find out what people “Questions think we should do developed by the “We’re going to moving forward. board include: Because it’s no add a couple 1.

Could secret that we’re in a reconfiguring our of follow-up crunch,” Rakowski K-8 schools to questions to said, adding house grade-level the public to “the community clusters (lower/ find out what e n g a g e m e n t upper elementary) committee is really lower costs, give people think beginning to plan us more flexibility we should do some events. We’re in terms of staffing moving forward. trying to figure out as well as provide the wording of some Because it’s no optimal learning questions to put secret that we’re out and plan some environments?

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys’ Lacrosse 4/26 Woodstock vs. OV......................16-0 4/28 Hartford vs. OV............................6-0 Baseball 4/26 OV vs. Windsor............................4-3 4/27 Woodstock at VUHS........Postponed 4/27 Colchester vs. Mt. Abe...............12-2 4/28 Brattleboro vs. OV........................7-0 4/28 Missisquoi vs. Mt. Abe..................5-4 4/28 Mt. Mansfield vs. Mt. Abe.............5-4 Softball 4/26 Windsor vs. OV........................16-14 4/27 Mt. Abe vs. Colchester.................7-4 4/28 Brattleboro vs. OV......................15-0 4/28 Missisquoi vs. Mt. Abe..................8-1 4/28 Mt. Abe vs. Mt. Mansfield.............6-1 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NESCAC Quarterfinal 4/28 Midd. vs. Hamilton .....................14-5 Men’s Lacrosse NESCAC Quarterfinal 4/28 Tufts vs. Midd...........................16-12 Baseball 4/27 Midd. vs. Hamilton........................5-3 4/28 Midd. vs. Hamilton........................9-3 4/28 Midd. vs. Hamilton......................10-3 4/29 Trinity at Midd. (2)..............Canceled Softball 4/28 Midd. vs. Wesleyan......................4-1 4/28 Midd. vs. Wesleyan......................8-3

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

(See Schedule, Page 18)

OVUHS PITCHER JOSH Beayon bears down on the batter in the Otter’s Saturday contest against Brattleboro, a Division 1 powerhouse.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

Playing strong vs tough teams Otters split home games against two undefeated squads

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRANDON — The Otter Valley Union High School baseball team continued through its early-season gauntlet last week, splitting two home games against undefeated teams.

The defending Division II champion Otters knocked off Windsor on Wednesday, 4-3, on yet another Nate Hudson walk-off hit, and then came up short on Saturday, 7-0, against D-I Brattleboro and standout pitcher and University of Connecticut recruit Leif Bigelow.

The Otters are 3-2, with their only other loss to defending D-I champion Burr & Burton. They have also given Fair Haven its only setback of the spring, and D-I Mount Anthony is set to bring a 3-2 record into Brandon on Monday.

It’s no accident the Otters are facing so many tough teams, according to Coach Mike Howe.

“There’s a reason we schedule as many Division I games as we can, because hopefully they’re going to be better than what we see in the playoffs, or at least comparable. We want to challenge ourselves as early in the season as we can,” Howe said after the Brattleboro game. “If we can squeak out some wins, great, but what we saw today, that just makes us better.”

Howe said he was mostly happy with the Otters’ effort against Bigelow, a hard-throwing righthander who can also find the strike zone with sliders and curves.

Bigelow struck out seven, walked one, and allowed five hits. But the

Otters made contact and mounted threats consistently, leaving nine men on base.

“I thought we really swung the bats pretty well. That’s one of the better pitchers we’re going to see, and I thought we took advantage of a couple mistakes he made,” Howe said.

“We just didn’t produce enough with runners in scoring position.”

One chance came in the first on two-out singles by Josh Beayon and Payson Williams, but Bigelow induced a grounder to the short stop to end the threat.

In the fourth, with the Colonels leading 5-0, OV loaded the bases.

Beayon had legged out an infield hit, and Bigelow hit Williams with a pitch.

Then Patrick McKeighan reached first on a one-out error to load the bases,

but Bigelow struck out the next two hitters.

Williams joined Beayon in poking two hits for the Otters, while leadoff hitter Reilly Shannon singled, walked and stole a base.

Beayon, a lefty, got the start for OV, and the Colonels hurt him with the long ball in his 4.2-inning stint. In the second inning Beayon walked a batter before Ben Betz drilled a hanging curve over the fence in left center to make it 2-0. In the third Jeremy Rounds walked and Tyler Millevick pulled a homer down the left-field line.

Bigelow then walked, stole second and scored on a Dan Patrick single to make it 5-0, but Beayon worked out of trouble with help from a double play (See Otter Baseball, Page 18)

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WHILE THE BRATTLEBORO Colonels kept the Otters off the scoreboard, OVUHS coach Mike Howe was pleased with the Otter’s play. At top left, Josh Beayon hurls a fast pitch; right-fielder Jack Adams, top, had an easy time with this catch but made another on the run; and Reilly Shannon, left, stole second base and, below left, helped break up a double play after hitting a single.

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Otter baseball (Continued from Page 17) turned by McKeighan at short. OV made just one error, and several good plays included a running catch by right fielder Jack Adams. Howe noted the sound defense.

“We’ve cleaned up a lot from the mistakes we made early in the season,” Howe said.

The Colonels added their final runs in the fifth. Bigelow lined a homer to center, and Beayon walked Kam Pelkey, who scored on a Kris Carroll single. That ended Beayon’s day. He

struck out eight, walked three and allowed eight hits. Kollin Bissette tossed 2.1 scoreless relief innings.

Howe said Beayon showed well other than a few mistake pitches against a team that had scored 35 runs in its prior three games.

“Top to bottom they can put the ball in play, and they did that today.

I thought Josh actually pitched pretty well, left the ball up a couple times and they took advantage of it. But otherwise I thought he kept them off-balance pretty good,” Howe said.

On Wednesday, the Otters edged visiting Windsor, 4-3, when Hudson singled home pinch-runner Alex Polli with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

It was Hudson’s second walk-off hit of the season (the first came against Fair Haven), and helped OV deal the 5-1 Jacks their first loss. The winning rally started when DH Marcus McCullough walked. Polli stole second before scoring on Hudson’s hit.

Beayon threw the final two innings, retiring six straight batters and striking out three, to earn the pitching win. His

two-out, two-run homer in the fifth also tied the score at 3-3.

After a scoreless first three innings Windsor took a 1-0 lead in the fourth off Williams, the starting pitcher.

Justin Smith’s two-out single plated Windsor’s run. Williams then scored the tying run in the bottom of the inning on a Bissette squeeze bunt.

Williams walked, stole second and reached third on a ground out before Bissette brought him home.

Before Beayon’s blast in the bottom of the fifth, Williams surrendered two runs in the top of the inning on two walks and a Robert Slolom double.

Williams walked seven, but allowed just three hits and struck out three in five innings.

Overall, Howe expects more good things as the Otters’ season progresses.

“We have a great group of kids, kids that just love the game of baseball.

They don’t want days off. They want to be here every day. They want to work hard on getting better,” Howe said. “And it shows on the field.”

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

Schedule 5/5 Mt. Abe/VUHS at S. Burlington.. 3 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NESCAC Final Four at Middlebury 5/5 #6 Trinity vs. #1 Midd................. Noon 5/5 #4 Bowdoin vs. #2 Amherst... 2:30 PM 5/6 Final........................................... 1 PM

Baseball 5/1 Union at Midd............................. 4 PM 5/4 Amherst at Midd......................... 4 PM 5/4 Amherst at Midd. (2)................... Noon 5/6 Tufts at Midd. (2)................. 12:30 PM Late events occurred after deadline.

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

MUHS track fares well at Essex meet

By ANDY KIRKALDY ESSEX — Nineteen members of the Middlebury Union High School track and field team competed this past Wednesday at the Essex vocational meet, and many of them made their mark.

The girls four-by-800-meter relay team, expected to contend for the Division II title, won the event.

Competing were Isabel Olson, Katherine Koehler, Camille Malhotra and Caroline Kimble.

Freshman C.J. Bryant, senior Sam Hodges and Olson, a sophomore, also excelled, each placing in the top

five in two running events, topped

by Bryant’s pair of second-place efforts.

The Tigers’ top finishers in each event and all their top-10 finishers were: BOYS: • 100 meters: 13. Anthony Garner, 11.93.

• 200: 2. Bryant, 23.45.

• 400: 2. Bryant; 53.09.

• 800: 3. Hodges, 2:07.33.

• 1500: 5. Hodges, 4:23.43.

• 3000:17. Thomas Nevins, 10:57.05.

• 300 Hurdles: 11. Hunter Heffernan, 50.24.

• Shot Put: 16. Bastiaan Phair, 32-10.

• Discus: 23. Adin Girard, 64-05.

• Javelin: 15. Girard,103-09.

• Long Jump: 17. Bryant, 17-02.50 GIRLS: 100: 9. Chloe Kane, 13.63.

• 800: 5. Olson, 2:31.54; 7. Kimble, 2:33.34.

• 1500: 3. Olson, 5:17.84; 5. Kimble; 5:24.31.

• 4x800 Relay: 1. (Olson, Koehler, Malhotra, Kimble) 10:31.03.

Eagle girls win two of three on the road CHITTENDEN COUNTY — The Mount Abraham Union High School softball team improved to 4-1 by taking two out of three weekend games played in Chittenden County against Division I competition.

The defending D-II champs are back on top of the D-II point standings, according to the Vermont Principals’ Association website, just ahead of Fair Haven (6-1).

On Friday, the Eagles snapped a 4-4 seventh-inning tie with three runs in the top of the inning in a 7-4

victory at Colchester (3-2). Audrey Shahan earned the complete game win, allowing seven hits, issuing three intentional walks and striking out three. Shahan also contributed two hits to Mount Abe’s 13-hit attack off losing pitcher Allie Sheets.

Also sparking the attack were Emily Aldrich, with two hits, two walks, two RBIs and four stolen bases; Kaitlyn Ouellette, with two hits and two runs; and Jess Murray and Ruby Ball, with two hits apiece.

In the first of two Saturday games

in two locations, the Eagles won one and lost one. In an 11 a.m. game, Missisquoi ace Sarah Harvey tossed a one-hitter and struck out 10 in the T-Birds’ 8-1 win over the Eagles.

Erika Tracey’s sixth-inning infield single broke up Harvey’s no-hit bid. Shahan took the loss. MVU improved to 4-1.

The Eagles bounced back to win, 6-1, that afternoon at Mount Mansfield. Details were not available on that game before deadline.

Otter Valley softball drops a pair to tough foes

SPRINGFIELD — The Otter Valley Union High School softball team came up short twice in the latter half of last week, once at home and once on the road, and the Otters stand at 1-5 heading into this week.

On Wednesday, visiting Windsor (32) scored 10 times in the sixth inning in

a 16-14 victory over the Otters. Losing pitcher Morgan LaPorte surrendered nine hits and 13 walks, a number of them in the decisive sixth. The Otters worked 10 walks off winning pitcher Carah Rugg, who also allowed nine hits. Gabby Poalino doubled twice and tripled and Katie Coolidge poked two

hits to lead the OV attack.

On Saturday, host Brattleboro (4-0) earned a five-inning, 15-0 victory as Colonel hurler Haleigh Derosia tossed a no-hitter and struck out eight.

LaPorte took the loss for OV, allowing 12 hits, but also reducing the bases on balls total to five.

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Hartford tops improving Otter Valley lacrosse squad

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRANDON — The Otter Valley Union High School boys’ lacrosse team dropped a home game to Division II title contender Hartford on Saturday, 6-0.

Hartford, which has lost only to D-I Mount Mansfield, improved to 4-1, while the Otters dropped to 1-2. OV goalie Alex Stevens made 13 saves in the setback.

Despite the result, which followed a 16-0 home loss to D-I Woodstock on Wednesday and an dramatic overtime league win vs. Lamoille earlier in the week, Coach Jesse Milliman was not unhappy with the effort.

“They worked really hard to-

day, and played a very good D-II team tough,” Milliman said.

Holding the Hurricanes to six goals was a positive, and Milliman was also pleased with his attack even without production to show for what he said was an improved effort.

“I think we played pretty solid team defense and communicated better as a unit, but perhaps more importantly we were able to put together some sustained offensive possessions. We worked really hard on our offense this week in practice. Also, the guys worked really hard on ground balls and in the transition game,” he said.

Eagle nine drops three road games CHITTENDEN COUNTY — The Mount Abraham Union High School baseball team dropped three road games against Chittenden County teams this past weekend, two in walk-off fashion on Saturday in different locations.

The Eagles dropped to 1-4 and will look to bounce back on Tuesday, when they host BFA-Fairfax.

On Friday, host Colchester pounded out a 12-2 win over the Eagles as Laker Tom Colgrove tossed a complete-game four-hitter for the win. Nolan Whitcomb doubled twice for half the Eagle hits, while Eben Clifford took the pitching loss.

In the first of two games on Saturday, host Missisquoi (3-2)

prevailed, 5-4, when Kyle Gilbert singled in the decisive run in the bottom of the seventh. Eagle Jared Forand had extended the game with a two-out, two-run double in the top of the seventh. Forand finished with three hits and also scored a run. Dustin Whitcomb took the loss for Mount Abe. The Eagles then headed to Mount Mansfield (2-0), which earned a 5-4, eight-inning victory when Sylas Hallock’s two-out single in the bottom of the first extra inning plated the winning run.

Jacob Hoag poked two hits for the Eagles, including a bases-loaded single in the sixth that gave the Eagles a 4-3 lead.

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by Dolly Parton and “Silvy” by Huddy Ledbetter (known as Lead Belly,) arranged with body percussion

by Moira Smiley, and a beautiful arrangement of “Hard Times.”

Accompanied by Castleton University Professor of Music Charles Madsen on piano, Glendon Ingalls on bass viol, and Mary Barron on fiddle, the group of 16 women make a real statement with choral music. Many individuals in the group are stepping up to take solo parts in several of the songs. Gwyneth Walker’s music is represented, as is true every spring, with “How Can I Keep From Singing?” This year she will solo in “Careless Love” in an unforgettable arrangement.

There will be a trio of women singing Andrews Sisters-style music, and a special performance during the interval between songs

by Jonathan Pendragon, who is styled “Magician and Master of Imagination!”

Performances are both at 7:30 p.m., and will take place on Friday, May 4, at Grace Church, Rutland, and on Saturday, May

THE LADIES’ NIGHT Out Women’s Chorus, joined by three accompanists, will perform at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society in Middlebury on Saturday, May 5.

5, at Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society on Duane Court in Middlebury.

A donation at the door of $10 is requested to cover accompanists, music and use of the performance

venues.

After paying the accompanists and venue fees, Ladies’ Night Out will split their Grace Church donations with the local non-profit, New Story Center, a shelter for victims of domestic

violence. In Middlebury the same donation will go to WomenSafe.

Call, email or text Artistic Director Lucy Tenenbaum for more information; she is at 802-342-8348 or lucytunes@me.com.

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Otter Valley Union High School Mount Abraham Union High School Otter Valley Union High School is proud to present Olivia Gaissert as its Student of the Week. Olivia lives in Brandon with her mother Suzanne Bennett and in Proctor with her father Stephen Gaissert. Her brother Nate is a sixth grader at Neshobe Elementary School.

Since her freshman year Olivia has maintained an A average in all of her classes. She is currently enrolled in AP Literature, AP European History, AP Chemistry, and Calculus, among other required classes.

Olivia is also a member of the National Honor Society. She has been involved in the Walking Stick Theater since seventh grade, and has been on the rock climbing team her junior and senior years.

Outside of school Olivia devotes an additional 30 hours working and volunteering in her community. A volunteer position during her sophomore year at a local farm eventually became a paying job. There she and several other high schoolers took leadership roles and organized activities for local elementary school kids, in addition to tending to their own responsibilities like cleaning pens or tending to the garden. Olivia has also participated in many fundraisers for school trips and for her senior class, including spaghetti dinners for the theater department, as well as a Luau dinner and raffle ticket sales at sporting events. During her Olivia Gaissert junior year she began working her current job at a local Subway.

OVUHS Olivia also enjoys reading a wide variety of books, going outdoors with her friends, and expanding her musical library.

“I have learned a variety of lessons from my high school experience, the most important one being to focus on actual learning over your grades. It is very beneficial to know how to absorb information and retain it,” Olivia says of her high school experience.

Once she graduates from Otter Valley, she plans to go to a four year college to pursue a degree in Environmental Sciences or Zoology.

“Olivia is a student characterized by her candid class participation, insightful reading, and strong voice,” says her teacher Mr. Dwyer. “She especially enjoys making connections among various fields of knowledge.” Teacher Mr. Marzec-Gerrior adds, “Olivia has substantial reasoning skills. Her superior competency and strong desire to succeed in academia is reflected by her resourcefulness and sense of initiative. She is an active participant in class discussions, and is persistent in achieving her goals. She has superb written and verbal skills that are a pleasure for any teacher to encounter. Olivia’s personality reflects hard work and dedication seen through her work and involvement in Otter Valley.”

The students, faculty and staff at OVUHS all wish Olivia the best in her future endeavors.

Mount Abraham Union High School is pleased to recognize Lydia Pitts as its Student of the Week. Lydia lives with her parents, Kirsten and Robert Pitts, in New Haven. Her older sister, Amy, is a sophomore at Marist College.

Lydia has achieved Highest Honors since 9th grade, and a plethora of awards, including the Vermont State Athletic Director Association ScholarAthlete, and the Clarkson University High School Achievement, and Mt. Abe’s All Year Academic All Star, Academic Excellence, Exemplary Scientific Mind, and its Outstanding Mathematician. This year she was named the National Honor Society president. Over the 2017 summer she attended a month-long UVM summer class for Health and Medicine. At Mt. Abe she has taken AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP U.S. History and AP Art. She does her best work in math and sciences.

Lydia’s list of school activities includes Jazz band, Math League, the Athletic Leadership Council (which she founded), Girls State, and class president. She was captain of both soccer and indoor track and field teams and currently of outdoor track and field. Among many other achievements in track and field, Lydia has been the Division II state champion nine times as well as a Division II indoor state record holder. The Vermont Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named her Indoor Track and Field Lydia Pitts Athlete of the Year in 2016, and also named her to the first Team All-Vermont MAUHS Indoor Track. She has also excelled on the soccer field with first team allleague and first team all-state nods.

Lydia has taken several service trips with her family, including building a school in the Galapagos Islands, and homes in Nicaragua. She also served as a soccer referee her freshman year.

In her free time Lydia loves to create art and play music and does her best to make time for friends and family.

Lydia says, “High school politics are difficult to navigate, but I’ve learned that interacting with a wide variety of people makes the experience fun … It’s cheesy, but I think kindness is the best philosophy … People don’t necessarily remember what you say, but they will remember how you made them feel.”

Lydia plans to attend Bowdoin College this fall, where she will participate in track and field. She hopes to become a dentist, but she is leaving the option open to change her mind.

“Lydia wows me with her writing. Insightful, original and engaging, her work prompts me to think about ideas and topics in new ways. Her articulate creativity is beautifully written, and she is a delight in class,” her English teacher Mary McGuire says. History Teacher Al Zaccor adds, “Lydia is kind, serious, thoughtful and very talented. She exhibits the best kind of citizenship, demanding a lot from herself, and encouraging her fellow students to do the same.”

Everyone at Mt. Abe wishes Lydia all the best in the coming years.

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. Students of the Week are chosen by school teachers and administration.

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A WORKER GUIDES a marble block from Middlebury’s Triangle Park fountain onto the bed of a truck. The fountain is being dismantled for temporary storage pending completion of the downtown Middlebury rail bridges project. Part of the new drainage system for the rail bed is being drilled at Triangle Park.

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Middlebury (Continued from Page 1) Kubricky Construction on Wednesday installed a chain-link fence around Triangle Park and Printer’s Alley in preparation for drilling/boring at those two areas.

On Thursday, crews brought a second excavator into Printer’s Alley and began demolishing and hauling away the concrete foundation of the old Lazarus building, according to Jim

Gish, community liaison for the Middlebury rail bridges project.

Green Mountain Power and Comcast showed up to raise the aerial utility wires running across Printer’s Alley in preparation for bringing a crane into that area in May. In Triangle Park, Peck Electric removed the town’s three light poles to be stored, and Kubricky began dismantling the fountain, which will

be stored at the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Kubricky also excavated the lilac trees and lilac bushes in the park, which were then transplanted at the town offices and other sites around town.

Gish said the five parking spaces lost alongside Triangle Park on Main Street will soon be restored and available for about another two weeks. But he added those spaces will then be taken by the contractor

for the duration of the project to provide safe access in and out of Triangle Park.

Work scheduled for this week will include complete excavation of the Lazarus foundation, taking the construction area down to bedrock, according to Gish. Later in the week, Maine Drilling & Blasting will head into Printer’s Alley to begin the lengthy process of drilling and blasting a 40-foot-diameter pit

that will extend some 35 feet below the surface, he said. This will be the center point of the new drainage infrastructure.

State officials are currently reviewing a blasting plan. Once it is approved, Maine Drilling & Blasting will get to work on the noisiest phase of this year’s construction. Officials estimate drilling will begin on Monday, May 7.

asked for their input on the new passenger rail platform, starting at a public forum to be held in midJune. Town officials and VHB will vet all the suggested platform sites and ultimately narrow them down to a recommended selection. The Middlebury selectboard will have the final say on the site, according to Murray, who will manage the project.

Consultants will develop a scope of work and cost estimate for each location evaluated.

“All options are on the table at this point,” Murray said. “We’ll start at the first meeting with a clean slate.”

VHB and the Middlebury Planning Commission will also seek input on defining criteria for evaluating platform sites, including whether it must be located near a bus stop, parking and other passenger amenities.

Once the town makes its selection, VTrans will be tasked with building the passenger platform. Murray stressed Middlebury will only get

a platform out of the deal, and not a train station or full-fledged multimodal center.

The town back in 2001 commissioned a study for a possible multi-modal center, but the idea was never pursued. That study, completed by Stevens & Associates, will be among past research VHB and local officials will use as part of the current platform-siting process.

VHB and the planning commission will meet with the

town’s larger transportation stakeholders, such as Middlebury College, Amtrak and VTrans.

State transportation officials want the Middlebury selectboard to have picked its preferred platform alterative by the end of September or beginning of October, according to Murray. VHB will generate a final report outlining all of the alternatives and how the process arrived at the finalist.

John Flowers is at johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

Platform (Continued from Page 1) grant. That money is earmarked for 11 miles of new track and for new passenger platforms in Middlebury, Vergennes and Burlington.

Trains will operate at up to 60 miles per hour along this extended passenger rail route. The planned extension of the Ethan Allen route to Burlington is anticipated by 2021 or 2022, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

Middlebury Town Planner Jen Murray said townspeople will be

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Spotlight on Vergennes

VERGENNES — St. Peter’s Parish in Vergennes is presenting a Life in the Spirit Seminar led by Deacon Dan Pudvah on the four Sundays of May. The seminars will be held from 1-3 p.m. at 85 South Maple St. Organizers said this seminar experience offers an opportunity to

Visitor Center at Dead Creek opens May 11

learn more about Catholic teaching on the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity and how to form, renew or deepen one’s personal relationship with Jesus. Sessions are free, and all are welcome and a special invite goes out to all who have made a Life in the Spirit Seminar previously.

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ADDISON — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will open the Dead Creek Visitor Center in Addison for the season on Friday, May 11. The visitor center will be open Fridays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through August and will offer a variety of free programs for all ages throughout the spring and summer.

Hours will be expanded in the fall, when lots of people come to the Route 17 West area to watch the seasonal migration of snow birds.

The Dead Creek Visitor Center opened in 2017 and is a new educational facility featuring displays highlighting the history of Dead Creek and conservation, fish and wildlife management, conservation partnerships, habitat features, and the many species — particularly birds — that live in the region.

Visitors can take a self-guided tour to learn about local fish and wildlife, the history of Dead Creek, habitat and land management, and the impacts of climate change on

THE NEW DEAD Creek Visitor Center in Addison will open for the season Fridays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting May 11.

the natural world. Knowledgeable staff or volunteers will be on hand to answer questions, help visitors find a place to see wildlife, or assist with buying a hunting or fishing license or Vermont Habitat Stamp. The center is a good spot for kids and adults to stop and explore the many facets of a Vermont wildlife management area.

“Dead Creek is beloved by so many and is a great place to experience nature,” says Amy Alfieri, biologist and manager of Dead

Creek. “We are excited to open the visitor center for the season and provide a space for people to learn about the conservation efforts that help this special place continue to thrive. We’ve added some great programming that will help people make a deeper connection with fish and wildlife and the habitat that sustains them.”

For more information about the Dead Creek Visitor Center, see vtfishandwildlife.com/dead-creek-visitor-center.html.

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ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

D E A D L I N E S Thurs. noon for Mon. paper Mon. 5 p.m. for Thurs. paper

CATEGORIES Notices Card of Thanks Personals Services Free** Lost & Found** Garage Sales Lawn & Garden Opportunities

Work Wanted Public Meetings** For Sale Help Wanted For Rent Want to Rent Real Estate Real Estate Wanted Vacation Rentals

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Wood Heat Animals Att. Farmers Motorcycles Cars Trucks SUVs Snowmobiles Boats Wanted Adoption

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

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

OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) big book meeting.

Thursday’s, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s at 5:30pm. Located at the Bris‑ tol Federated Church in the conference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Church St. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

ADDISON INDEPENDENT 58 Maple St., Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-4944

email: classifieds@addisonindependent.com

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CLASSIFIEDS Services

Garage Sales

Opportunities

C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

VINTAGE BEFORE 1950‑ lots of vintage for sale. Remember in 2006: “I created it. Now is the time for a sale.” Garden tools, kitchen scales, glass in‑ sulators, yellow molds, kitchen bowls, oil cans. The sisters have returned to help. May 3rd, 4th and 5th. 9am to 5pm.

194 Rogers Rd., Middlebury.

388‑1912.

STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Mid‑ dlebury. Approved for seat‑ ing for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

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.

HOUSE CLEANING ‑ SMALL or large jobs. Ref‑ erences available. Call 802‑558‑6136 or email at: ennis987@gmail.com.

PAINTING SEASON IS here.

Wet Paint, interior and exte‑ rior quality painting. 30 years experience. References and insured. 802‑458‑2402.

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience.

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

VALLEY HANDYMAN SER‑ VICE: electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Resolve projects and that honey‑to‑do list to‑ day. Property management upon request. Mowing, land‑ scaping, snow removal. Qual‑ ity workmanship and refer‑ ences. 802‑458‑2402.

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE ‑ SATUR‑ DAY, May 5th, 8am ‑ 1pm.

641 Route 116, Bristol, VT. Furniture, framed art, clothes, books, music gear.

TAG SALE‑ “I love a garage sale.” May 3rd, 4th and 5th.

9am‑5pm. Vintage kitchen stuff, garden tools, shop tools, bookcases, garden book col‑ lection, collections of 30 years plus. 194 Rogers Rd, Mid‑ dleury. Off of Rte. 7. 388‑1912.

– now –

HIRING

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

ALADDIN FOOD SERVICE is looking for cooks and food‑ service workers for camps Keewaydin and Songadee‑ win. High school students welcome to apply. Full and part time positions available.

Great summer job for school food service workers and high school or college stu‑ dents. Please apply online at: ontheplatecareers.com and look for camps listed.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

POND HILL

Stables HORSE BARN HELP WANTED Full Time Pond Hill Stables, Castleton

802-468-5166

Monument Farms Help Wanted

Help Wanted

OVER-THE-ROAD DELIVERY DRIVER needed for upstate New York, occasional overnights depending on weather. Class A CDL and two years’ experience required. Must have a clean driving record and be able to lift 50lbs. repetitively. Prefer if driver could take loaded truck home at night. Pay based on experience, paid vacation and IRA available.

Stop by to fill out an application at Green Mountain Feeds Main Street, Bethel, Vermont or send resume to tlittle@greenmountainfeeds.com.

now hiring!

We are seeking a team player with business sense to join our staff. The position is that of a service coordinator, who would also be involved with the inventory, estimating of jobs, and cost analysis. The job is unique and will have a lot of “on the job” training. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Please submit with confidentiality your resume and cover letter to: PO Box 410 Bristol, VT 05443

THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT IS SEEKING A PEOPLE-PERSON FOR OUR

DYNAMIC SALES TEAM

The Addison Independent is hiring a top-notch advertising representative with sales experience to sell new and service established accounts in Addison, Rutland, and Chittenden County. Individual must be excited to represent existing print and digital marketing plans as well as budding new digital platforms.

Must enjoy meeting and working with people, have strong written and verbal communication skills and a desire to actively listen and help businesses succeed.

Challenging, fast-paced work both within the office and on the road. Must have professional appearance, attention to detail and a creative attitude. This position offers ample opportunity to excel.

Commission-based compensation with health care package, 401K benefits and flexible work schedule. Excellent opportunity for learning or honing sales/business skills.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Christy Lynn, Director of Sales 58 Maple Street | Middlebury, VT 05753 christy@addisonindependent.com

DRIVER

Full-time Delivery Driver CDL-Clean Record Apply in person: 2107 James Road • Weybridge, VT 802.545.2119

MAINTENANCE

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

TOWN OF MONKTON HIGHWAY ROAD FOREMAN The Town of Monkton is seeking qualified applicants for Highway Department Road Foreman.

This position is to serve as the working supervisor of the Highway Crew and is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Highway Department. Experience in highway maintenance and repair, mechanical ability, record keeping and communication skills required. The position is fulltime, 40 hours per week, requiring a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays, as well as overtime. Must have CDL, pass a drug test, and be dependable and willing to be on call during winter hours and live within 15 minutes of the Town Garage. Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Full job description is available at Town Hall or online at monktonvt. com/road-foreman.

For more information or to submit a resume please contact Sharon Gomez, Town Clerk at 802-453-3800, email TownClerk@monktonvt.com or mail at P.O. Box 12 Monkton, VT. 05469-0012

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seasonal Garden Field Hands

Responsible for completing tasks on the Organic Farm. The crew works together and independently to complete daily objectives assigned by the Herbal Production Manager.

Responsibilities: • Care for gardens by mulching, weeding, trimming, and edging around plant beds.

• Trim and harvest flowers/ herbs.

• Manually process dried flowers/ herbs.

• Water gardens and plant containers.

• Ability to resolve problems and maintain good communication among crew.

• Application of Organic fertilizer.

• Physical labor to manage garden beds.

• Attention to detail: with directions, quality control of plants and herbs.

• Initiative – willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

May - September Must be 18 years or older Send Resume to:

Jobs@tataharper.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

A L L ‑ A R O U N D FA R M HAND, 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849.

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

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

OTTER CREEK CHILD Cen‑ ter, 150 Weybridge Street in Middlebury is looking for enthusiastic, flexible and en‑ ergetic substitute teachers to join our child care team. This is a part‑time on‑call position, with varied hours Monday‑Fri‑ day. Must enjoy spending time with young children and being a team player. Please email cover letter and resume to: office@ottercreekcc.org.

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

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

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

Help Wanted

LOOKING FOR EXPERI‑ ENCED carpenter/construc‑ tion worker. Minimum 2 years experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construc‑ tion work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on experience. This is a full‑time year‑round position.

Contact Chris at Summit Up Construction, 802‑558‑0784 or send resume to: csumner8405@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

For Rent

For Rent

For Rent

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler.

Eye for detail and accuracy.

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

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

(Countryside Carpet and Paint)

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

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

802‑388‑1912.

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

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

THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235.

USED CHAIN LINK FENCE, 6’x100’, $40. and old doors.

802‑388‑6004.

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

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

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

PT/NIGHTS & WEEKENDS We are seeking people with winning personalities and great attitudes to join our team.

Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling.

Must be willing to work nights & weekends.

Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

Apply in person or pick up an application at: Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center

Corner of Routes 22A and 74 • Shoreham, VT EOE

BRANDON‑ DELUXE DUPLEX in the village.

2 bed. 1 bath. Finished basement. Washer, dryer, deck and yard. No pets. $1,150/mo. Includes heat. batesproperties@yahoo.com.

BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Newly renovated.

All new hardwood floors. Up‑ graded kitchen. Large 3 room bathroom. Nice porch and views. Private yard. Washer and dryer. Extra storage. 2 car carport. Snow removal included. Available June 1. $985/mo. Security and ref‑ erences, credit check. No pets/smoking. 802‑352‑4266, please leave message.

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

Baba, 802‑388‑6456.

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

No smoking and no pets on property. $850/mo. plus utilities. Credit check, refer‑ ences and deposit required.

802‑352‑6678.

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM apartment with all appli‑ ances, heat and rubbish re‑ moval. No pets, no smoking. $800/month, $850 deposit.

802‑453‑2275.

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

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

VALLEY VIEW APART‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 1 and 2 BR apartments in Vergennes.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent.

Elderly or disabled only. W/D onsite. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

802‑456‑1200.

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

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

860‑878‑9580.

For Rent

For Rent

MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM apartment. Close to college. $800/month plus deposit.

Some utilities included.

388‑0401.

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

M I D D L E B U RY O F F I C E SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054.

For Rent

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

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

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Boats

Real Estate

16’ STARCRAFT ALUMI‑ NUM V‑HULL lake boat. Wide, deep and stable. 64” wide, 15” deep. New transom, anchor and ropes. 16’ trailer, new tires and rims, Bearing Bud‑ dies. 2 coats fresh Derusto paint. Great big lake boat. $1,000. OBO Delivery avail‑ able. 802‑453‑4235.

NEW 2018 ENERGY Star display models, modular, doublewides and single‑ wides. Open 7 days a week.

Beanshomes.com. 600 Rte. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes.com.

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

OBO 802‑453‑4235.

Real Estate

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

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

Real Estate

LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auction.

Please NO appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help oth‑ ers.

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

802‑282‑9110.

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

Att. Farmers

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RESPONSIBLE BREAD LOAF student seeks farm sitting/house sitting opportuni‑ ties. 30 years experience with large/small animals. Excellent references. 518‑521‑0006.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527.

Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

FOR SALE: KILN dried pine shavings and pine sawdust.

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

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

HAY FOR SALE Small square bales. First cut and mulch.

Call 802‑349‑9281.

LONG TERM LEASE DE‑ SIRED: sub‑acre portion of land not suitable for farm‑ ing, to be used to build a trailer house. No permanent structures. References.

802‑922‑1446.

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

Our

Classified Ads Work!

Call 388-4944 to place one!

For Rent

Pages 29 & 30.

Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison Northeast Supervisory Union (1) Ferrisburgh (3) Gage Cemetary Association (1) Middlebury (1) New Haven (1) Orwell (1) Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (1) Tri Valley Transit (1) Waltham (1) Whiting (1)

TOWN OF ORWELL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Design for aeration system upgrade.

For complete RFP interested parties contact: Edward Tracey Town of Orwell Wastewater Treatment Facility P.O. Box 32 Orwell, Vermont 05760 (802) 949-2032

Wanted

Wood Heat

Public Notices Index

BATTELL BLOCK MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Beautiful, historic building located right in downtown Middlebury. Features heat and air conditioning, extra tall ceilings, lots of natural light and a highly customizable space. Walking distance to all downtown amenities.

Available January 1st, 2018. $800/ Month gross including electric and heat.

Contact Christine cgolden@neddere.com or 802-651-6888 Listed by Nedde Real Estate 747 Pine Street, Suite 501, Burlington, VT 05401 www.NeddeRealEstate.com

For Rent

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

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

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

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

Talk to our sales professionals.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

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

For Rent

TOWN OF WHITING REQUEST FOR BIDS

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 16, 2018 AGENDA

1.7:00 PM Opening of meeting; approval of minutes for meeting of April 18, 2018.

2.7:05 PM Application for final plat approval for four-lot subdivision at east side of Button Bay Road, north of Webster Road, # 18-033, applicant Bernie Dam, zoning district RA-5, tax map id no. 13/01/29.

3.7:25 PM Other business.

The above applications are 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.

4/30

TOWN OF WALTHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

4/30

The Town of Whiting is accepting bids for the 2018-2019 lawn mowing season. Parcels include the Town Office, Town Hall, the Old School and the Library. All parcels include mowing and string trimming. Please include your certificate of insurance with your annual bid and mail to: Whiting Select Board Mowing Bid 29 S Main St Whiting VT 05778 Deadline May 14th and opened the same evening at the Select Board Meeting. For more information please contact the Town Clerk at 623-7813.

Gale Quenneville, Town Clerk 4/23

A public hearing before the Development Review Board of the town of Waltham will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM to consider the following: Application #18-007 submitted by Paul Craven for a variance to the current set back requirements to build a pole barn at 1643 Green Street.

Application #18-004 as amended by Paul Craven to the current set back requirements to build an addition to the existing garage that is being converted to a house.

The above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office during the hours of 9 to 3 Tuesdays and Fridays. Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or attorney.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent actions. Communications about the above applications may be filled in writing with the Board or at 4/30 such hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES PURSUANT TO 29 V.S.A. §563(G) AND (H)

Name of Record Owners of Interest: Ohio Oil & Gas R.D. No. 1 Fowler, OH 44418 Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation 1440 McNaughten Road Columbus, OH 43216 Description of Land: Being all lands owned by Paul W. Robinson and Marilyn W. Robinson, and/or Marilyn W. Robinson and Amos W. Robinson, Co-Trustees of the Marilyn W. Robinson Revocable Trust u/t/a dated March 11, 2005, located in the Town of Salisbury, including but not limited to lands described in a deed recorded in Book 34, Page 463 of the Salisbury Land Records.

Nature of the Interest: 1. Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease of Gerrit Nop & Charlotte Nop and Hank Nop & Alida J. Nop to Ohio Oil & Gas dated November 5, 1981 and recorded in Book 30 at Page 569 of the Salisbury Land Records; 2. Assignment by Ohio Oil & Gas to Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation dated January 25, 1982, recorded in Book 31, Page 25 of the Salisbury Land Records; and 3. Assignment by Ohio Oil & Gas to Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation ) 11 5/ 5/ : lished dated June 30, 1982, recorded in Book 31, Page 142 of the Salisbury Land Ads (Pub Classified Records. llege. and Address of Person Giving Notice: For Rent T se to co Name lo EN C TM d. he AR furbis OM AP 1 BEDRO Middlebury, newly re 00.

Marilyn W. Robinson and Amos W. Robinson, , 00 Main Street , includes heat. 000th Co-Trustees of the Marilyn W. Robinson Revocable ebury $750/mon rth of Middl 0-0000.

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TO ag 00 ar M G O 00 at Middlebury, Vermont this 24th day of April, 2018.

0002 BEDRO mons, Vergennes. heat. No pets. Dated d om Country C excluding utilities an Marilyn W. heRobinson and Amos W. Robinson, Co-Trustees of the Marilyn W. Robinr, tellite, was $1,000/mo. mpletely co , rnet, sa N ER ed inteson ergy Trust u/t/a dated March 11, 2005 pe Revocable MOD en , i-s ry M 4/30 H O Ve e.

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Join Community Players ‘Play Date’ on Tuesday MIDDLEBURY — The theater group Middlebury Community Players (MCP) is throwing a party and everyone is invited.

“Play Date” is for anyone who has worked with MCP on past shows, or thinks they might like to work on future productions.

Drop by Town Hall Theater on Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. for refreshments, conversation, door prizes and some surprise entertainment. There will be a “Name That Show” slide show,

and bring a friend to get an extra door prize ticket.

“Play Date” will be a casual get-together for people who are interested in learning more about acting, directing, designing, stage managing, costuming or working on a crew. For those curious about local theater this is a great time to ask questions, give suggestions, voice ideas, and meet people who share your interest.

This is a no pressure, no

fundraising, and no commitment event.

The Middlebury Community Players is the oldest all-volunteer theater group in the area, helping volunteer directors, producers, designers, actors, and crew offer quality theater to our community.

Can’t make the “Play Date”?

Find out about the Players by visiting middleburycommunityplayers.org or email info@ middleburycommunityplayers. org.

Public Notices

on Pages 29 and 30. See Legal Index on Page 29

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD PUBLIC HEARING

on 500kW South Ridge Solar II Project Off Star Point Drive Middlebury Town Offices - Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 8:00 p.m.

At its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 8 p.m., the Middlebury Selectboard will hold a public hearing on a request from Middle Road Ventures, LLC, for a Letter of Support for its proposed 500kW South Ridge Solar II Project, including endorsement of the facility as a Category III Preferred Solar Site Designation per the Vermont Public Utility Commission’s Rule 5.100.

A concept plan for the project and suggested format for the letter of support are available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, under Latest Events on the home page.

If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

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RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR REFINISHING OF GYMNASIUM FLOORS

The OVUUSD is requesting proposals for refinishing the Otter Valley Union High School gymnasium floors specifically: Provide Labor and Materials to refinish the existing wood floor in the Gymnasium, completely sand down to bare wood, up to stacked closed bleachers and base, removing all finishes and game lines. Apply two coats of Hillyard Basecoat II Gym floor Finish. Layout and paint game lines as they now exist. Layout and paint a one color logo in the center circle . And apply two coats of Hillyard 350 VOC Gym Floor Finish.

Interested parties should contact Kyle Watrous at 802-247-6833 or by email at kwatrous@rnesu.org to schedule a mandatory site visit and receive bid documents.

Bids must be submitted on an official bid form, sealed and plainly marked on the outside as “FINISHING OF OVUHS GYMNASIUM FLOORS” and sent to: Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union ATTN: Brenda L. Fleming 49 Court Drive Brandon, VT 05733 The bids shall be received on or before 12:00pm, Thursday, May 10, 2018. At which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids must be on District Bid form and an insurance certificate proving insurance coverage and limits must accompany the bid.

We reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to accept the bid that in our opinion serves the best interest of the District, and to waive any informality in the bidding.

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GAGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Annual Meeting Sunday, May 6 at 2:00 P.M. Ferrisburgh Grange Hall 3279 Route 7

CORNWALL CENTRAL CEMETERY NOTICE OF MEETING

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TOWN OF NEW HAVEN REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Town of New Haven is accepting bids for cemetery maintenance services to include mowing, and trimming at least 1 foot beyond fencing at the Riverside Cemetery Starting ASAP. Certificate of insurance required.

All bids must be received in the town office on or before the select board meeting on May 1st.

The Town also reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason deemed necessary.

Please contact the Town offices for more information 453-3516.

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TOWN OF NEW HAVEN INVITATION TO BID

78 NORTH STREET NEW HAVEN, VERMONT 05472 The Town of New Haven is now accepting bids for a three (3) year contract for roadside mowing. Roadsides will be mowed two separate times during the summer season as follows: First mowing will be 2 passes; the second mowing will be done with a minimum of 8 feet with a boom or over the rail system to get behind guardrails and partial tree canopy if necessary. Mowing is at the direction of the Road Commissioner, using your own equipment. Proof of insurance required. First mowing to begin in June. For more information, please call the Road Commissioner @ 802-316-6125.

Please submit your sealed bid to the Town of New Haven by 4:30 on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. All bids Selectboard reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

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Cornwall Central Cemetary annual budget meeting 7pm, Thursday, May 10th. At the Cornwall Town Hall. For info call 802-324-9499.

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TOWN OF FERRISBURGH

The Selectboard is accepting applications for the following volunteer positions: Auditor – 1- year term Fence Viewer – 1-year term Addison County Regional Planning Commission 1-year terms— three alternate representatives Addison County Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors 1-year term— one Alternate Representative Ferrisburgh Energy Committee 5 (1-year terms) Conservation Commission (4-year term) Please submit your letter of interest to the Ferrisburgh Selectboard, 3279 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 or by email to: ferrisburghselectboard@comcast.net or ferrisburghclerk@comcast.net before May 7, 2018. If you have any questions you can 4/30 call our office at 877-3429

REQUEST FOR BIDS TOWN OF FERRISBURGH

The Town of Ferrisburgh is accepting bids for the removal and replacement of existing siding and trim on the Tower of the Ferrisburgh Union Meeting Hall located at the corner of US 7 & Middlebrook Road.

Bid packets are available at the Ferrisburgh Town Office located at 3279 US 7 in Ferrisburgh. A walk through will be conducted on May 10, 2018 at 10AM. For more information contact Robert Griswold at (802) 7774836. Bids will be opened at the Ferrisburgh Selectboard Meeting on Tuesday June 5, 2018. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in accordance with Vermont Statutes.

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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING TRI-VALLEY TRANSIT DBA ADDISON COUNTY TRANSIT RESOURCES (ACTR) AND STAGECOACH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (STAGECOACH)

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Tri-Valley Transit, dba ACTR and Stagecoach, gives notice that it is seeking funding through the State Revenue Subsidy Assistance and Federal Transit Administration 49 U.S.C. Sections § 5310, 5311 and 5311(b)(3), and 5339 Capital programs for State Fiscal Year 2019 public transportation projects.

These funds may be made available to: a transit authority, transit district, municipal transit system, or a public non-profit transit system managing or operating general public transportation services through a competitive application process.

Projects are described as follows: TVT would administer State/Federal operating funds to provide general public deviated-fixed-route and commuter bus services within Addison, Orange and Northern Windsor Counties and connecting to major employment and medical centers in Burlington, Rutland and the Upper Valley, and to provide transportation services for elders and persons with disabilities living in Addison, Orange and Northern Windsor Counties. TVT would also administer State/Federal capital funds to purchase public transportation buses, spare parts, office equipment, and other capital items.

FTA 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 funds – eligible projects include: capital replacement or expansion vehicles or operating funds for the purpose of transporting elders and persons with disabilities. TVT is seeking up to $1,000,000 for these purposes combined across all three counties.

TVT is seeking FTA 49 U.S.C Section 5311 funds – eligible projects include: capital (vehicle and non-rolling stock items), marketing, preventive maintenance, administrative, and operating assistance to operate general public transportation services, including persons who are elderly and/or with disabilities or low income, but specifically excludes such services as single-ride taxi, charter or exclusive school bus transportation. TVT is seeking up to $3,000,000 for these purposes combined across all three counties.

FTA 49 U.S.C Section 5311(b)(3) (RTAP) funding may be made available to organizations to provide training, technical assistance or related services to meet the needs of rural public transportation operators and their subcontractors. TVT is seeking up to $20,000 for these purposes combined across all three counties.

FTA 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 funds – eligible projects include: capital replacement or expansion vehicles, non-vehicle capital and facility projects to support the transportation and mobility of the general public. TVT is seeking up to $1,000,000 if adequate 5311 funds are not available for capital projects.

State Revenue Subsidy Assistance – TVT is seeking up to $800,000 to support 2019 eligible operating and capital public transportation projects.

Persons desiring a public hearing to be held should submit written requests to Tri-Valley Transit and to the Vermont Agency of Transportation at the addresses below within 15 days of publication of this notice. Upon receipt of a request, a date will be scheduled and a notice of hearing will be published. A copy of the proposal may be seen at the Project Manager’s Office. Persons desiring to make written comments should forward same to the addresses below within 15 days of publication of this notice.

Program Manager: State Agency: Jim Moulton Amy Rast Executive Director Public Transit Coordinator Tri-Valley Transit Vermont Agency of Transportation Public Transit Section 297 Creek Road 1 National Life Drive Middlebury, VT 05753 Montpelier, VT 05633-5001 jim@trivalleytransit.org amy.rast@vermont.gov Dated at Middlebury, County of Addison and State of Vermont this 23rd day of April 2018.

Jim Moulton, Project Manager

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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ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE 10AM SHARP - SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018 AT ACCS BARNS • RT 125 EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT

FARM MACHINERY (Please No Household Items) TRACTORS-BALERS-TEDDERS-HAY EQUIPMENT-WAGON PLOWS-BRUSH HOGS LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS-MOWERS AND MUCH MORE!!

2 COMPLETE MACHINERY LISTS FROM THE LES RUBLEE FARM, STARKSBORO VT. AND THE JERRY QUENNEVILLE FARM IN WHITING VT. GF 5001 THA KUHN TEDDER 5230 INT 4WD W/700 BUCKET LDR BRILLION SEEDER JD 7000 4 ROW CORN PLANTER 185 ALLIS CHALMERS 9300 INT DUMP TRUCK 8D 984 BRILLION SPR/TTH CASE 2096 4WD 1988 TRACTOR JD 346 BALER HARROW CASE 2290 4WD 1982 TRACTOR NH 1431 DISC BINE 1500MANURE SPREADER 1800 CASE 4490 4WD 1981 TRACTOR RICHARDSON DUMP WAGON 2 – 718 NH CHOPPER (1 IS FOR GAL. CASE/IH 5130 W/BUCKET 520 JD 7000 CORN PLANTER PARTS) TRACTOR JD 346 BALER 790 NH CHOPPER W/ CORN HEAD CASE 1840 SKID STEER KERRLEND PLOWS 5 HS STEEL HAY WAGONS 2 HAY ELEVATORS NH 644 ROUND BALER FC 283 TG KUHN 9FT MOWER JD SEEDER KUHN TEDDER (LIKE NEW) 311 NH HAYLINE BALER 28 NH BLOWER GEHL RAKE 370 INT DISC HARROWS 1312 GEHL MANURE SPREADER AND SO MUCH MORE!!

256 NH RAKE FORD SIDE MOWER SEE: ACCSCATTLE.COM FOR COMPLETE LISTING FOR MORE INFO 802-388-2661 SALE MANAGED BY: T.G. WISNOWSKI & SON AUCTIONEER JOHN NOP LUNCH SERVED **DON’T MISS THIS SALE**

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