Monday, May 14, 2018

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ADDISON COUNTY

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Vol. 30 No. 3

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Students tell Lincoln’s story with words, images, recipes ‘Novelists’ to perform • A Toronto-based band will bring its special brand of folk tunes to Brandon Music on May 19. See Arts Beat, Page 10.

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS LINCOLN — A group of Middlebury College students is trying to help the folks in Lincoln learn a little bit more about their town.

Students in Professor John Elder’s Environmental Studies seminar spent the past three months in Lincoln interviewing residents, making maps, producing plays and collecting recipes for a recent presentation.

“We wanted to provide serious context for

conversations about Lincoln going forward,” Elder said. “How can Lincoln’s defining stories be incorporated for new residents? How can forgotten stories be reclaimed? And how does a town that’s changed so substantially over the years maintain its sense of community?”

Five student teams considered these and many other questions during their Mountain Interval Project.

Invited by representatives of the Walter S.

Burnham Trust to contribute to the organization’s centennial celebration, the students presented “A Mountain Interval: The Stories of Lincoln” in Burnham Hall on May 5 as the sun set on a beautiful spring day in this mountain hamlet.

DRAWING MAPS The Mapping Team worked with Lincoln Community School third- and fourth-graders to make a topographical map of the hamlet with (See College students, Page 20)

Cornwall dog faces sanctions • Canine that attacked FedEx driver gets reprieve, but his owners are ordered to take action. See Page 2.

Bristol set to rock!

• The musical acts, including the Starline Rhythm Boys, for the June 16 Pocock Rocks were announced. See Page 15.

Take a bow

BINGHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL students Cheyenne Ross, left, Marley Lambert and Jackson Jacobs take a bow with the puppets they created during a puppetry artist-in-residence program at the Cornwall School. The program ended last week with a performance on Thursday. See a story and more photos on Page 2.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Busy weekend for local teams

• High school baseball, softball, tennis and lacrosse squads were all making up for lost time. See Sports on Pages 17 to 19.

Ferrisburgh neighbor issue still a challenge Hearing on rats, dog rescuer continued

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Acting as the town’s board of health, the Ferrisburgh selectboard on May 8 considered a rat infestation at the Sand Road home of a dog rescuer.

While they came to no decision before continuing the hearing until May 29, board members did not

rule out imposing sanctions in what appears to be an increasingly difficult situation for town officials.

“The board understands there may be other avenues to pursue,” said Selectboard Chairman Rick Ebel.

He said fines and civil court action are possibilities if the board (See Ferrisburgh, Page 31)

Parent-Child Center book to serve as a manual for a new wave of educators

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — As one can imagine, the leaders and educators at the Addison County Parent/Child Center are pretty busy teaching young parents to become good nurturers and imparting basic social skills to

kids. Veteran staff members have mentored thousands of adults and children, during which they’ve learned — through trial and error — what works when it comes to child rearing.

“It’s constantly growing, our (See Guide, Page 13)

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Students get a primer on puppetry Marionette makers engage Cornwall kids CORNWALL — Students at Cornwall’s Bingham Memorial School on Thursday, May 10, put the finishing touches on some colorful, fanciful puppets they fashioned under the expert guidance of folks from the No Strings Marionette Company.

Led by Barbara Paulson and Dan Baginski, the 10-day program saw K-6 students build puppets, create soundtracks, and perform their work, according to Bingham educator Valerie Calzini.

Before the No Strings troupe arrived, Bingham kindergarteners wrote a new version of “The Little Red Hen” that will serve as a script for a production featuring the puppets they built. They will use a puppet representation of one of Cornwall School’s own chickens as the main hen character. The youngsters altered the story to include lots of animal characters that embody principles of the International Baccalaureate Program, to which Addison Central School District students are transitioning.

According to Calzini, first- and second-graders performed an adaptation of the Doreen Cronin

BINGHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL student Wyatt Pickering performs on stage at the school last Thursday with a puppet he created during a special puppetry program with No Strings Marionettes.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

story called “Click Clack Moo, Cows That Type” to share their understanding of being communicators. Third- and fourth-graders focused on sharing their learning of marginalized people in history and how those people embodied learning attributes. Fifth-graders incorporated aspects of their studies about ecosystems and fair trade economics into their performance.

Sixth-graders used the program as an opportunity to share the story of

a team of women African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.

The school landed three grants to bring the No Strings group to the Cornwall School: $2,210 from the ACSD’s Gilligan Fund, $2,500 through the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and $1,000 through the Addison Central Educational Endowment Fund.

BINGHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL students Cheyenne Ross, left, Marley Lambert and Jackson Jacobs take a bow with the puppets they created during a puppetry artist-in-residence program at the Cornwall School.

The program ended last week with a performance last Thursday.

Cornwall dog faces sanctions after attacking woman

By JOHN FLOWERS CORNWALL — The Cornwall selectboard has ordered a local family to invest in a chain link fence, obedience training and other corrective measures for their dog in wake of an April 17 attack that left a FedEx delivery person severely injured.

Cornwall’s dog ordinance precluded the board from demanding humane destruction of the animal — a 45-pound coon-hound mix named “Quimby” — in large part because the attack occurred on the animal

owners’ property at 505 Route 125, Ms. (Natalie) Branon, and because according to the selectboard’s May 7 of the severity of her injuries, the board would prefer decision on the matto impose a harsher ter. The ordinance penalty in the instant requires an attack by “I no longer look at a vicious dog to be dogs the way I used case; however, we “off the premises of to … I never thought are prevented from so under its owner or keeper” this could happen to doing the provisions of to give the board Vermont law (30 authority to order me.”

— Natalie Branon V.S.A. § 3546(a)) the most extreme sanctions against and by the terms of the offending animal.

Cornwall’s dog ordinance, which “Due to the unprovoked and sus- closely tracks that statute,” reads the tained nature of Quimby’s attack on board’s decision.

“I hope we never see (a dog attack case) that is worse, or even one like it,” selectboard Chairman Benjamin Marks said of the Quimby incident.

The selectboard’s decision comes after an April 27 public hearing regarding the incident. Attendees included the victim — Natalie Branon of Fairfield — and Quimby’s owners, Rick and Nancy Durham.

During testimony, officials learned that Branon — a contract driver for FedEx — was asked to deliver a package to the Durham home during the afternoon of April 17. Branon

parked in the Durhams’ driveway and walked toward the residence to make the delivery, according to testimony.

Nancy Durham had let Quimby out of a kitchen door and was unaware that Branon was parked in the driveway, according to testimony.

Branon told officials that Quimby suddenly attacked her, at first latching onto her right hand, “breaking the skin through Ms. Branon’s glove in multiple places and producing a gash at the base of the palm that ap(See Dog attack, Page 3)

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Dog attack (Continued from Page 2) to respond to the emergency. pears approximately an inch wide,” Fisher, during a phone interview, reads the board’s decision. described the severity of Branon’s “Ms. Branon yelled at Quimby injuries, including a forearm gash and tried to defend herself by so deep that Branon’s tendon was beating Quimby with her hand-held visible. delivery device, but Quimby would The Independent reached out to not release his hold,” according to state police to clarify its position testimony. “Ms. Braon dog-related comnon tried to get back plaints. VSP Capt. in her truck, but fell to “Ms. Branon tried Michael Manley said the ground and curled to get back in her troopers will generinto a fetal position to truck, but fell to ally not respond to protect her front from cases involving dog the ground and further attack.” bite accidents. The Quimby then bit curled into a fetal VSP will, however, Branon on her left arm position to protect respond to dog-relatat the elbow, “ripping her front from ed incidents where open Ms. Branon’s further attack.” there is clear criminal arm” and then bit her — Cornwall intent — such as if a backside, resulting in selectboard dog owner were to puncture wounds, achearing minutes order his or her anicording to the board’s mal to hurt someone. decision.

Troopers could also “Because of the driveway surface, get involved if the dog in question and her rolling to attempt to avoid were a frequent offender and the further injury, Ms. Branon also had owner was not taking steps to deal dirt and gravel embedded in her with it, according to Manley. wounds,” the decision further reads.

“With a one-time accident (such Branon showed the board photos as the Quimby case), I don’t see that of her injuries, for going the criminal which she received route,” Manley said. treatment at Porter “I hope we never “But that doesn’t Hospital. see (a dog attack mean there isn’t civil She said she called case) that is liability.”

911 for assistance, but Ultimately, Branon was told that Vermont worse, or even was able to get inside State Police don’t one like it.” her FedEx delivery — Benjamin Marks, van, and the state respond to dog attacks. The dispatcher selectboard chairman police dispatcher recommended she intoned out Middlebury stead contact the local Regional EMS, which dog warden, according to Branon. treated her on-site before taking her Having no luck in reaching a local to the Porter Hospital Emergency dog warden, Branon called Middle- Department to receive multiple bury police. While Cornwall is out stitches, according to testimony. of Middlebury PD’s jurisdiction, the The attack has left Branon with department sent Officer Scott Fisher more than physical injuries.

“I no longer look at dogs the way I about giving him Trazadone or “othused to,” Branon, who has three dogs er appropriate anti-anxiety medicaof her own, said during an interview. tion” to reduce the risk of Quimby attacking someone.

“I never thought this Any violation of could happen to me.” the selectboard’s Branon told Corn- “We are as conditions “shall be wall town officials concerned as the grounds for immedishe’s now afraid to town is about ate impoundment of deliver packages to making sure this Quimby and referral homes with dogs, and of this matter to the that the attack was a never happens Civil Division of the “trauma,” according to again.”

— Rick Durham Superior Court of the board decision.

Addison County for Fortunately, Quimby enforcement, which was up-to-date on his vaccinations, officials said. While may include the humane destruction Quimby had never bitten anyone be- of Quimby to protect public safety,” fore, he had previously “jumped up” the decision reads.

“We are as concerned as the town on one of his owners and had previously “nipped” someone, according is about making sure this never happens again,” Durham said on to testimony at the hearing.

Thursday after having purchased OWNERS FEEL AWFUL Rick Durham, during a phone a 6-foot-tall chain link fence and interview, said he and his family feel supplies for around $1,500.

He acknowledged Branon did awful about the incident and have agreed to follow all of the select- nothing to provoke the dog, and theboard’s conditions to save Quimby orized Quimby might have attacked from being destroyed. In addition due to the combination of reaching to the fence, obedience training and the perimeter of his wireless electronic fence, and seeing a stranger. “beware of dog” sign, the Durhams: “I think it was due to a conver• Can’t let Quimby outdoors at any time “unless he is either in the gence of unusual circumstances that enclosure or chained, or on a leash this happened,” Durham said.

Quimby is 5 years old and is kept and under the direct physical control of the Durhams, their designee, a re- crated indoors when unattended, sponsible immediate family member, or a professional dog trainer.”

• Can’t allow Quimby off their property unless he’s on a leash, muzzled, crated, or “otherwise restrained so that he may not bite anyone.”

• Must consult with a veterinarian

according to Durham. He is one of three dogs owned by the Durhams.

“We love Quimby and think he’s great,” Durham added. “We were very concerned the town could have ordered the dog destroyed.”

Branon would not say whether she thought the selectboard should have ordered Quimby destroyed, saying his owners should make that decision. But she was candid in saying she believed the selectboard’s decision was not severe enough and that she believes Quimby will hurt someone again — in spite of the actions his owners will now take to secure him.

“The bottom line is that this dog is going to try to do this to someone else,” Branon said, suggesting the constant crating of the animal is contributing to his disposition.

Branon is back on the job with FedEx. She expressed her gratitude to Middlebury police and Porter Hospital officials for the care she received. Branon said she hasn’t yet decided whether to pursue civil litigation against the Durhams. A scar on her forearm will provide her with a constant reminder of the incident.

“I just want the dog not to bite anyone again,” she said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Gov. Scott’s line in the sand Gov. Phil Scott’s line-in-the-sand mantra not to raise a single tax or a single fee has made politics in Vermont’s capital more strident, divisive and unruly.

The irony is that the governor himself is mild-mannered, affable, pragmatic and someone who seems to get along with almost everyone.

But in this session he has become an ideologue who cleaves so closely to this one over-riding concern, that he has become unreasonable and close-minded.

It has also led, for the first time in recent memory, to Saturday’s adjournment of the Legislature with no agreement with the governor on the budget or a tax plan. For those who don’t follow state politics closely, that’s a shocker.

Consider that Gov. Shumlin proposed aggressive changes to the state’s health care system, dealt with the destructive aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene and the tailwinds of the Great Recession, and still had budget agreements and a tax plan worked out before the session ended for six consecutive years. Former governors Douglas, Dean and Snelling also faced tough issues and budgets, yet they all had been able to reach a spending and tax plan before adjournment.

And Gov. Scott is leading the state during a time of relative prosperity. The state economy is strong, tax revenue surpluses continue to surprise, and the major conflict is something both parties largely agree on: getting a handle on school finances and right-sizing schools so they can be run more cost effectively.

With so many things coming up roses, what makes it so tough that Gov. Scott and the legislature can’t agree on a budget or a tax plan?

Only Gov. Scott’s pledge not to raise a single tax or fee, and his team’s failure to work with the Legislature in a more timely and forthright manner.

Consider that in the past two sessions, Gov. Scott and his team have dropped bombshells on the Legislature in the last two to three weeks of the session.

Last year it was the governor’s proposal to mandate a statewide teachers’ health insurance plan. This year it was his five-year education finance plan that would supposedly save $300 million at the end of its fifth year and cut 1,000 teachers and staff.

The problem this year is not only that the Scott administration proposed its plan with two weeks before adjournment, but that it skirted the legislative process, resulting in a proposal that was not well vetted. A draft report by the Joint Fiscal Office early last week described the assumptions made by the governor’s team as “questionable” and said the five-year plan, “contains some major technical errors” that cut the projected savings by $100 million to $160 million, according to VtDigger.

The errors, the JFO wrote in notes prepared for lawmakers, included “double counting” special education savings, “not filling the reserves, overstating healthcare savings, and seemingly reducing tax rates rather than holding them constant.” Jason Gibbs, the governor’s chief of staff, initially blasted the JFO for playing politics to undermine the governor’s plan, but later in the week the governor’s office quietly adjusted its projections much closer to the JFO’s estimate.

As we’ve said before, tossing bombshells into the Legislature’s lap at the eleventh hour is no way to lead. If the governor wants to significantly shift how the state is conducting the way it funds education, it should propose a plan at the start of the session (just as Gov. Shumlin led on health care reform) and let the legislative committees thoroughly debate and research the details of the plan and react accordingly.

Scott has also let his no-new-taxes pledge cloud his judgment on smaller issues as well. An example is a bill to put an assessment on opioid manufacturers that would generate millions of dollars that would be used in Vermont to help fund drug prevention and addiction-treatment programs. The Democrats proposed and passed the fee, reasoning that the opioid manufacturers were partly responsible for the addiction crisis and should help fund some of the treatment from their profits. This was not a tax on the average Vermont resident and not on Vermont businesses, but on opioid manufacturers. Still, Gov. Scott was unmoved, saying this past Thursday: “It’s a tax and fee as far as I’m concerned, and if it (the bill) arrives with a tax, I’ll veto it.”

That’s not only not smart, it’s governing based on an inflexible position regardless of the reasonableness of the initiative. It is the opposite of the pragmatic approach we thought would be Gov. Scott’s trademark.

Angelo Lynn

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Old Chapel charm

With final exams starting later this week and commencement ceremonies set for May 27, Old Chapel stands in its old world charm as spring buds have come to full bloom.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

Letters to the Editor Middlebury community rallied behind injured officer Thank You, Middlebury.

On May 7, Middlebury Police Officer Kevin Emilio was injured in the crash of his police cruiser while responding to an emergency call. The police car was destroyed and a second police car was significantly damaged, but that officer was unhurt. Officer Emilio is recovering from his injuries, which will require several orthopedic surgeries; he will be out of work for an extended period of time.

It is the measure of the qual-

ity of a community on how that community responds to a crisis.

Middlebury responded beyond measure. The outpouring of support and expressions of concern for Officer Emilio were certainly humbling. It makes all of us at the police department proud to serve Middlebury. Our professional colleagues — the Middlebury Fire Department, Middlebury Regional Emergency Medical Service, the Vermont State Police — all came to our aid and provided their usual level of competent professional

service that we’ve come to expect.

They in turn were provided assistance from Bristol Rescue and the Bristol Fire Department.

My sincere thanks to them all.

To the emergency room staff at Porter Hospital, Barb Wagner, et al., the care you provided was exceptional, as always.

And we appreciate the many folks in this community who provided support to the family and who expressed concern and offered hopes for the recovery of (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, May 14, 2018 — PAGE 5

Hoff brought ‘bold approach’

By STEPHEN C. TERRY got started in 1958 and was not The recent death of former finished until 1982. Meanwhile, Democratic Gov. Philip H. Hoff poor and substandard roads were serves as an indelible marker of the major arteries of the state for how much Vermont has changed travel. since 1962 when the first term Vermont’s population in 1962 Burlington lawmaker surprised was 393,000, as the big jump in the nation and was elected population occurred later in the Governor.

60’s and 70’s.

Until Hoff became the first The last two towns in Vermont popularly elected — Victory and D e m o c r a t i c Most prominently Granby in the Governor in state mentioned are Northeast Kingdom history—the first Hoff’s efforts — finally got Democrat to hold the electric power in office in 109 years to improve 1963, to bring to a after the previous the state’s symbolic end the one was elected by elementary and state’s Kerosene the Legislature— secondary school Culture.

Vermont was the systems, the Vermont was a gold standard sleepy place in the creation of the as a rock-ribbed early 1960s. The day Vermont State Republican state. my parents drove Vermont had a Colleges, the me most of the day solid GOP dominated transformation from Windsor to Legislature, and of the state’s enroll as a freshman until 1964 it had welfare system, at University never voted for of Vermont in a Democratic the abolishment September 1960, p r e s i d e n t i a l of billboards, Williston Road, one candidate. It literally the reform of the two major was then a state with of Vermont’s highways to the more cows than judicial system. state’s biggest city, people. Other than was a quiet two-lane Burlington there affair. were no cities or towns in the state It was against this backdrop with more than 20,000 residents. that Phil Hoff, a handsome Small towns with small Kennedy-like candidate at age 37, farms, dirt roads, and one-room found himself elected governor in schoolhouses were dominating November 1962 by just a 1,348features on the Vermont vote margin, or 50.6 percent of landscape. The Vermont House the vote. was then composed of 246 elected With Hoff’s unexpected victory members; one for each town and came the expectation that Hoff city in the state. would launch in 1963 the “bold The bulk of the Interstate new approach” that he promised Highway System was still on the during his campaign. But then drawing boards, as the project reality sunk in when he stepped

into the Governor’s Office for the first time on the day he was inaugurated. He found that all the filing cabinets had been entirely cleaned out. There was no transition budget. There were no state plans on projects.

Hoff was a fervent believer that government should play a strong role in solving people’s problems through new state programs.

The previous Republican administration had just the opposite view.

So, it came as a shock when the young new governor asked the Legislature in 1963 to hold an abbreviated session to allow time for a complete inventory of state problems and then to return for a special session in 1964 at which major legislation would be proposed.

His 1963 Inaugural Address asked for time with this request: “The time has come to sit down and take a good look at ourselves and try to analyze who we are, what we are, and what we have in possible revenues, what we can raise and still make Vermont an attractive place to live.”

Since Hoff’s death there have been many excellent news stories and commentaries recounting the many important initiatives launched during the Hoff Years from 1964 to 1969, much of it stemming from the many citizens involved in study committees Hoff created in 1963.

Most prominently mentioned are Hoff’s efforts to improve the state’s elementary and secondary school systems, the creation of the Vermont State Colleges, the transformation of the state’s (See Gov. Hoff, Page 7)

Letters to the Editor Trump is setting our country back

My French and German friends say that Trump is becoming a has-been and bringing the U.S. down from its past world leadership with him. Since Trump is tearing down good world agreements, he can no longer be trusted, and his ideas don’t make sense.

How long will it take for a good president to re-build the good will and prestige the U.S. used to have in pre-Trump days? How soon can we get rid of this dangerous fool?

Peter Grant Bristol

Letter (Continued from Page 4) Officer Emilio and for the safety of our officers. My gratitude to our selectboard and our voters, who approve the purchase of vehicles that are rugged and built to withstand the type of dynamic crash that we experienced, which helped protect our officers from further serious injury.

Behind the scenes, the administrative team at the town offices worked tirelessly to have insurance claims processed and to ensure Officer Emilio would have medical bills covered through workers compensation

and disability insurance to cover his salary.

Finally a special thanks to the Colchester Police Department, who provided us a car for temporary use until we can recover our inventory. Chief Jen Morrison and Town Manager Aaron Frank were instrumental in getting this going.

Middlebury is certainly an exceptional community. But then again we always knew that. Thank you all, it is our pleasure to serve you.

Tom Hanley, Chief of Police Middlebury

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Roger Marcoux, 42, Leicester

THE LEAD RIDER checks the 100-plus cyclists lining up under a beautiful spring sky in front of Middlebury Union High School last Wednesday afternoon at the start of the Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride.

Photo by Sara Ingersoll

Scores of bike riders remember Kelly Boe MIDDLEBURY — More than 100 riders, most of whom knew Kelly Boe, took part in the Kelly Boe Memorial Bike Ride on May 9.

The cyclists started at Middlebury Union High School and proceeded on a slow ride through Middlebury and Weybridge in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roads; Kelly Boe was killed while out bike riding in 2015. Participants

included the MUHS girls’ lacrosse team, MUHS track athletes, senior students who are friends of Boe’s daughter Andi, some teachers and MUHS staff. Boe’s widow, Kathy, rode with she and Kelly’s daughters, Sara and Andi.

Local school Superintendent Peter Burrows, a committed biker himself, rode up front, leading the ride behind Sheriff Keeler, who escorted the ride with light flashing

on his police car. Middlebury police officers provided traffic control and Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsey was on hand, riding in her professional clothes.

In addition to raising awareness that we all share the road and share responsibility for keeping it safe, the ride offered a chance for people to contribute to the Kelly Boe Scholarship Fund.

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LEICESTER — Roger Lee Marcoux 42, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his home in Leicester.

He was born November 10, 1975, in Middlebury, the son of Raymond E. Marcoux Sr. and Florence (Dutton) Marcoux.

Roger was a graduate of Otter Valley Union High School class of 1993. He was a carpenter by trade employed by Black Diamond Builders Inc. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt track racing and spending time with his favorite uncle, nieces and nephews.

Roger is survived by his mother Florence Hemingway of Stockport, Ohio; by his siblings, Raymond E. Marcoux Jr. of Brandon, Stephen A. Marcoux Sr. of Fair Haven, Donnie Hemingway of St. Albans and Mindy Marie Hemingway of Vernon. Also by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father Raymond E. Marcoux Sr., who died in 1976.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 15, at 11 a.m., at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, located at 117 South Main St., Middlebury.

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ROGER LEE MARCOUX funeral service from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to help with Roger’s Funeral in care of Stephen A. Marcoux Sr. at 31 Cedar St., Fair Haven, VT 05743.

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Virgie Booska, Vergennes VERGENNES — Virgie Booska passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at UVM Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Virgie moved to Vergennes in 1970 with her now late husband Earl and their children. She quickly became rooted in the community, working at BF Goodrich, then at Wake Robin.

She is survived by her two brothers and five children: Ora J (Sue) of Bristol; Sam of Bristol; Earl (Darlene) of Bristol; Penny (Jim) Schill of Toledo, Ohio; Carl of Vergennes; and Ed (Tina) of Vergennes, and adopted daughter Susan (Bruce) Russell-Anderson of St. Albans. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Everyone knew Virgie for her tenacity, perseverance, humor, and her kindness. Virgie’s homemade food was the talk of every family event and holiday. Virgie enjoyed gardening in her flowerbeds and was a bank of knowledge for how to keep a plant alive. Virgie loved being

VIRGIE JANE BOOSKA outside on the swing with the love of her life, her dog Teddy, and a cup of coffee.

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Middlebury Main St. to be closed Mon. night

MIDDLEBURY — The town of Middlebury Highway Department will perform night work in downtown this week.

First, street sweeping will be done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, through Tuesday, May 15 — weather permitting.

Residents are encouraged to refrain from overnight parking on affected streets and in the parking lots during those hours.

Second, Main Street will be closed entirely from 9 p.m. on Monday, May 14, until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15. The street will be closed from Seymour Street to the roundabout to allow Highway Department staff to paint crosswalks and parking spaces in the downtown. Traffic control will be present to assist motorists with detours.

ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries Marian Walker graveside service A graveside service for Marian Walker, who died February 12, 2018, will be held on Wednesday, May 16, in Bridport Cemetery at noon. The Rev. Andrew Nagy-Benson will officiate.

Gov. Hoff (Continued from Page 5) welfare system, the abolishment of billboards, the reform of Vermont’s judicial system.

Not all of his programs were successful. To his life-long dismay a proposal he made in 1966 to import cheap hydro-electric power from Canada did not become a reality until the 1980s. Hoff’s 1964 proposal to consolidate schools and create 12 big districts was shot down. Today, the perennial school district size debate continues 54 years later in the State House.

A key to getting many of Hoff’s reforms accomplished was the reapportionment of the Vermont Legislature in 1965. Hoff played a major role, along with the Republican majority legislative leadership, to comply with a federal court order to ensure that all Vermonters had equal votes by reducing the Vermont House from 246 members to 150, the same number that exists today, along with a 30-member Senate.

Always an overriding concern for Hoff, before and after his election as Governor, was civil rights. His concern for disadvantaged people had its start early in his life growing up in Turner’s Falls, Mass.

Hoff recalled during interviews for our 2011 book, “Philip Hoff: How Red Turned Blue in the Green Mountain State” (co-authored by Samuel B. Hand, Anthony Marro and Stephen C. Terry), how he stopped boys from bullying a young girl from what Hoff described as a “dirt poor family, dressed in rags.”

The young Hoff, who was tall, muscular and ruggedly athletic, told the boys that if they continued to taunt the young girl that “they would have to deal with me.” The harassment stopped.

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Later as governor in 1968, Hoff teamed up with then New York Mayor John V. Lindsay to create a Vermont-New York Youth Project that brought together a total of 1,152 black teenagers from Harlem and the Bronx with white teens from Vermont to participate in an arts and trade skills program. The primary focus of the effort was for young people to learn how to live one another.

The main goal of the program was to try to stop the drift to two separate societies, one white and one black, that was forewarned by the National Advisory Commission on Urban Disorders chaired by Mayor Lindsay and Illinois Gov. Otto Kerner.

The effort proved to be very controversial and stirred up a lot of latent racism in Vermont that overshadowed Hoff’s earlier efforts in creating a Vermont Human Rights Commission, Vermont Housing Authority and a fair housing law to stop discrimination.

Hoff didn’t win all the battles, but he never walked away from a fight.

It was my privilege to have been on the scene during the past halfcentury to have closely observed in my various capacities as an author, reporter, editor and a business person, the Hoff Influence on Vermont.

There can be no doubt that Philip H. Hoff will be long remembered as the individual who deserves much credit for the transformation to the Vermont that we know today.

What I now marvel at is the courage and leadership it took for Hoff to ask for a pause in 1963 to give time for his new administration to focus on Vermont’s problems

and offer up solutions — all the more remarkable given his narrow election victory and the fact he faced re-election in 1964 as a Democrat in one of the most Republican states in the Union.

For Phil Hoff government was all about people and trying to improve

the way people lived. This is an epitaph he would approve.

Note: Stephen C. Terry is coauthor of a political biography of Gov. Phil Hoff. He also covered the Hoff years in Montpelier as a Vermont Press Bureau reporter from 1965 to 1969.

Bristol

Summer

Tennis

Learn to play tennis – the sport for a lifetime!

All equipment will be provided. Each session will provide introductory tennis lessons to kids and adults.

Register soon, limited number of spots available.

Youth Sessions Ages 6-9 | Mon – Thurs 10 – 10:50 a.m. | $60.00* June 25th – June 28th July 9th – July 12th July 16th – July 19th July 23rd – July 26th Ages 10-13 | Mon – Thurs 11 – 11:50 a.m. | $60.00* June 25th – June 28th July 9th – July 12th July 16th – July 19th July 23rd – July 26th Adult Sessions 18 & up | Thursdays 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $80.00* June 28th – July 26th

Ages 6-9 | Depending on skill level, participants will use USTA red or orange starter balls and learn basic groundstrokes and volleys. In addition, participants will learn playbased games, basic tennis rules, and expectations for court conduct.

Ages 10-13 | Helpful to have prior tennis experience and general knowledge, but not required. Participants will develop consistency with basic groundstrokes and volleys, practice shot placement, and learn to serve and return.

Adults | All skill levels are welcome to participate.

*Scholarships Available Location: Bristol Outdoor Tennis Court Register: bristolrec.org | 802-453-5885 | bristolrec@gmavt.net Instructors: The summer tennis program in Bristol will be taught by instructors and volunteers through the Addison County Community Athletics Foundation. For more information visit acafvt.org.

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The 2018 Garden Game is coming! Most gardeners have already started seeds inside or are planning to start outside soon. Do you know what you’ll be growing this summer?

Play our Garden Game and consider growing a few items from our list. If you have the largest entry in any one of our categories, you could be a big winner!

Go to addisonindependent.com for more information

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MONDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Monday, May 14, 11:15 a.m., KB Café, Kennedy Bros, Main St. Enjoy chicken stew over whole grain rice, apple salad, biscuit, and chocolate cake. Advanced reservations required, call Michelle to reserve (802) 377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

“College Culture, Yesterday and Today: What Happened to Princeton in the Nation’s Service?” in Middlebury. Monday, May 14, 3-4 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. George Dennis O’Brien, former president of Bucknell University and the University of Rochester and a former Middlebury College administrator, delivers a timely talk. Free and open to the public.

Storymatters in Middlebury. Monday, May 14, 4 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury’s local story telling circle awaits your stories. From a single word, a variety of may surface. The word for this month is “furniture.”

Senior film showcase in Middlebury. Monday, May 14, 7 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, 356 College St. A showcase of senior thesis films produced by film and media culture majors presented on the big screen in Dana Auditorium. Expect a variety of modes and styles including narrative, non-narrative, experimental, remix, animation, and the videographic essay. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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TUESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, May 15, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. SASH Health Awareness Program 11:15 a.m. Meal at noon.

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.

Blood pressure and foot care clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, May 15, 11 a.m., Conant Sq. $10. No appointment necessary. More info at 802-770-1536.

Community rhythm circle with Rob Zollman.

Tuesday, May 15, 3 p.m. The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Have fun while making music. Drumming is emotionally and physically beneficial as it is gentle and supports memory function. It builds community and empowers people to enjoy music in ways they may never have experienced. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com, Event is free and open to the public. Handicap accessible.

Seamus McGraw in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Award-winning journalist and author Seamus McGraw will read from, discuss and sign his new book, “A Thirsty Land, the Making of an American Water Crisis.” Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

Vermont’s Wildlife in a changing climate in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Through colorful photos and captivating stories biologist Tom Rogers will explore how climate change is affecting wildlife and what people can do to help conserve biodiversity in Vermont in the face of these new threats. Free and open to the public.

May

16

WEDNESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 16, 11 a.m., Middlebury Rec. Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon. Roast pork with sauce, mashed sweet

BEGINNING WALTZ — Anyone can learn this classic ballroom dance.

Wow your friends with just a few easy to learn moves!

Classes held at the Vergennes Opera House for 3 weeks on Thursdays, April 19 – May 3, 6:30-7:30 PM. Partners not necessary. $10 per class.

Open dance for 1 hour after all classes. Open to the public! Call Jim Condon for more information at 802-4752349 or email jscondon@ mac.com, also on Facebook under James Condon. potatoes, Scandinavian vegetables, wheat roll, and apple crisp. 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.

Teen Field Days in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 16, 1-6 p.m., Addison Central Teen Center, 77 Mary Hogan Dr. The Teen Center and Ilsley Library will host games such as freeze tag, four square, and tug of war in addition to basketball, soccer, and tennis. Ilsley Library will offer Book Bites from 1:15-2:30 p.m. in the Nook at the Teen Center, and the biggest game of Capture the Flag will start at 3 p.m. Free burgers, dogs, cotton candy, and popcorn. All teens welcome.

Book Discussion in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 p.m., Shafer’s Market & Deli, 54 College St. The Mystery Readers Book Group will meet and discuss “An Arsonist’s Guide to Writers’ Homes in New England” by Brock Clarke. Open to everyone.

“Vermont in the Era of Child Labor — Leader or Laggard?” in Hancock. Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, 1027 Route 125.

Join Rochester’s George Moltz as he examines working conditions in Vermont in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the history of Hancock’s own mill. More info contact Jill JessoWhite at 802-767-4128.

Meet the candidates in Lincoln. Wednesday, May 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 E. River Rd. BRIDGES of Lincoln invites all to meet three candidates for the Vermont Legislature for Monkton, Starksboro, Bristol and Lincoln. The evening will include short talks, followed by a question and answer period, and then excellent refreshments.

May

17

THURSDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, May 17, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Students from Cornerstone Preschool will provide entertainment at 11:30 a.m. BBQ beefsteak, mashed potatoes, peas and pearl onions, wheat bread, and peaches will be served at noon. 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 802-3882287 to inquire.

A Walk in their Shoes: Dementia Simulation in Middlebury. Thursday, May 17, 4-5 p.m. The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Allow our Certified Dementia Practitioners to take you through an experience to better create a positive environment for those with dementia. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. Event is free and open to the

public. Handicap accessible.

Spring reptile and amphibian walk in Addison.

Thursday, May 17, 6-9 p.m., Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, 966 VT Route 17.

Herpetologist Jim Andrews will lead an evening field trip that will take participants to parts of the wildlife management area where spring amphibians are most likely to be seen and heard. The event is limited to 20. Bring flashlights and to dress for walking through the woods and on wet ground. More info and registration contact Amy Alfieri at amy.alfieri@vermont.gov or 802-759-2398.

“Maple Syrup Industry Past and Present” talk in Bristol. Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. The Bristol Historical Society will present local resident David Folino, successful maple syrup producer to discuss maple syrup industry and its prospect in the 21st Century.

Free and open to the public. More info call Steve Ayotte at 802-453-7709.

“Vermont’s Deaf Culture: Building Bridges Through Theater” in Bristol. Thursday, May 17, 7-8:30 p.m., Holley Hall. The One world Library Project presents this show on the beauty and expressiveness of sign language and the connections it can forge to a rich but sometimes inaccessible culture. More info at Lawrence Memorial Library, 802-453-2366 or OneWorldLibraryProject.org.

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18

FRIDAY

“Opioids in Relation to Self, Family, and the Community” in Middlebury.

Friday, May 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Dr. Will Porter will address opioids and their effects on communities. Free and open to the public.

Stories from Behind the Barn with Bill Torrey in Middlebury. Friday, May 18, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join NPR Storyteller, Woodsman, and Author Bill Torrey as he tells hilarious, heartwarming, true stories about growing up in the ‘60s in Vermont.

RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com. Event is free and open to the public. Handicap accessible.

“The Last of the Hill Farms” opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, May 18, 5-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. A public reception and gallery talk on the new exhibit by photographer Richard Brown. The photographs reflect his fondness for a time when Vermonters earned their livelihoods from the land without much aid from internal combustion engines.

Complimentary locally sourced food and drink, including beer, wine, craft cheeses, produce, and more will be served.

Artist’s reception in Bristol. Friday, May 18, time TBA, Art on Main, 25 Main St. Meet the artists featured in “Fish and Feather: The Wildlife Artistry of Painter Nick Mayer and Carver Gary Starr.” Starr is a longtime Middlebury resident but with a lifelong history of carving under his belt. Lincoln resident Mayer illustrates fish, birds, plants and other creatures from the natural world.

Song Fest in Middlebury. Friday, May 18, 7:309:30 p.m. Salon, Middlebury Community Music

B-I-N-G-O

Center, 6 Main St. Enjoy listening to artists Liz Anker, Andrew Binns, Peter Cirka, Ali Dawson Gibson, Cynthia Huard and Betty Kafumbe as they explore the intricate relationship between poetry, music and the listener. The first of three concerts in the inaugural year of MCMC’s Song Fest. More info at MiddleburySongFest.org.

“Boston Marriage” on stage in Middlebury.

Friday, May 18, 8 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. MCP’s Company Be will present a fully staged reading of David Mamet’s clever drawing-room comedy, Diana Bigelow directs fellow Bristol thespians Susanne Peck, Kendra Gratton, and Gretchen Cole in this sophisticated and fanciful play. Tickets at the door. For mature audiences.

May

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SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club Mt. Philo hike in Charlotte. Saturday, May 19.

An easy to moderate 2-mile hike and with an elevation gain of 636 feet with breathtaking views of the Lake Champlain Valley and New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Wear appropriate clothing for hiking and bring water, a snack and hiking poles, if used. More info contact Ralph Burt at rburt@gmavt.net or 802-355-4415. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Pancake Breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, May 19, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Special feature of Swedish potato sausage. Quantities limited so come early to get some. Also on the menu, blueberry pancakes, French toast, egg dishes, sausage, home fries, and beverages. Cost $8 adults/$4 children 12 and under/ $20 for families. Trade spring experiences with your friends and neighbors as you enjoy great food.

Town-wide yard sale in Monkton. Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monkton Fire House, 3747 State’s Prison Hollow Road and homes throughout Monkton. Proceeds from vendor sign-up fees and food sold throughout the day will go toward Monkton Girl Scouts. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available throughout the day at the Monkton Fire House. Maps of sale locations available at the Monkton General Store or at the MVFD on the day of the sale.

More info contact Jamie Steadman at 802-3386731 or jls2499@gmail.com.

Town-wide lawn & garage sale in New Haven.

Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To get on the map submit house number and street name by Monday, May 14. Maps showing locations of sale sites will be available beginning Wednesday, May 16, at the New Haven Town Office, New Haven Public Library, the Village Green Market, the Jiffy Mart at the junction of Routes 7 & 17 and the New Haven Mobil on Route 7 South.

More info contact Suzy Roorda at 802-4535978, cscasam@gmavt.net or newhavenrec@ gmavt.net.

Plant Sale in Middlebury. Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-noon, Middlebury College Park, intersection of Routes 30 and 125. Hosted by the Middlebury Garden Club, gardeners will find flowers, herbs, houseplants, vegetables, perennials and annuals for shade and full sun ready for planting. All potted plants are grown locally by club members and are proven cold hardy.

TEST YOUR BINGO luck in Leicester on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, Leicester Four Corners.

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communitycalendar Experts will be on hand to give planting, pruning and easy maintenance tips. Proceeds benefit the Garden Club’s activities. Rain or shine.

Yard sale and plant sale in Vergennes. Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 55 School St. Get some good deals at The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes yard sale and the Bixby Library having a plant sale. Yard sale items include: toys and games including remote control vehicles, fabric, yarn, holiday decorations, new bike helmets, books, stuffed animals and puppets.

The Bixby Library will have a variety of annuals and perennials. More info call 802-877-6344.

Spring Book Sale and Plant Sale in East Middlebury. Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-noon, Sarah Partridge Library, 431 E. Main St. House and garden plants are from $1 to $5 each. All hardcover books are $1, all paperbacks $.25. All proceeds go toward the book budget at Sarah Partridge Library.

Everyday biking workshops in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 19, 10 and 11 a.m., Vermont Coffee Company, 1197 Exchange St. Come for free iced coffee, learn tips from Local Motion on getting about town by bike safely and without getting your bike stolen. Stay for Frog Hollow Bikes coupon for free u-lock. First session starts inside Cafe at 10 a.m. Limit 30 people.

Go to goo.gl/wieaxS to register. Second workshop starts just before 11 am for on-street skills demonstrations and practice and is limited to 10.

Go to goo.gl/Qnmk68 to register.

Prize Bingo in Leicester. Saturday, May 19, 1:00 p.m., Senior Center. A week later than usual, due to Mother’s Day. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Song Fest in Middlebury. Saturday, May 19, 1-4 p.m. Salon, Middlebury Community Music Center, 6 Main St. Sit in on a Master Class at 1 p.m., led by Song Fest performers, and witness the process of how a pianist and singer learn to work together and fine tune their performance. A performance of the songs worked on will round out the afternoon. Part of the inaugural year of MCMC’s Song Fest. More info at MiddleburySongFest.org.

Artist’s opening reception in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 19, 5-7 p.m., Steven Jupiter Gallery, 4 Frog Hollow Alley. Come see “Halcyon Days,” a new collection of nature-based abstract works on paper by local artist Kileigh Hannah.

These pieces capture Hannah’s awed reaction to fleeting moments of natural beauty in the Vermont landscape. The artist will be in attendance and refreshments will be served. Free. All are welcome.

“The Wizard of Oz” silent version on screen in Brandon. Saturday, May 19, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Experience the early silent film version of L. Frank Baum’s immortal tales, featuring silent comedian Larry Semon in a slapstick romp that also casts Oliver Hardy as the Tin Man. Silent film expert Jeff Rapsis will play live accompaniment. Free. Donations accepted, with proceeds to help continuing preservation work.

Song Fest in Middlebury. Saturday, May 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Mezzosoprano Dawn Pierce, tenor Joshua Collier and soprano Sarah Cullins come together to share some of their favorite English and American arts songs. The final concert in the inaugural year of MCMC’s Song Fest. Tickets $20. More info at MiddleburySongFest.org.

Patrick Fitzsimmons CD release party in Bristol. Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall. Vermont singer-songwriter will be celebrating the release of his seventh CD, “Bird Tree” with a CD release concert at the beautiful and newly acoustically renovated Holley Hall in Bristol. Tickets $15 available at patrickfitzsimmons.net or $20 at the door. Wine and beer cash bar by Tandem.

Young Novelists perform in Brandon. Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. This Toronto-based band is fronted by husband and wife Graydon James and Laura Spink. Their sound that has been compared to everyone from The Band to ‘pre-weirdness’ Wilco. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@

a.m., meal served at 11 a.m. Chef’s Choice — always delicious. Includes beverage and dessert. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. 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.

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A plethora of plants

JANE BURTON OF the Middlebury Garden Club lays out specimens for sale at last year’s plant sale. This year’s sale will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m.-noon, in College Park, across from Shafer’s Market. If that’s not enough, there will also be plant sales in Vergennes from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 55 School St. and in East Middlebury from 9 a.m.-noon at the Sarah Partridge Library on Route 125.

Photo courtesy Middlebury Garden Club

brandon-music.net.

“Boston Marriage” on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 19, 8 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. MCP’s Company Be will present a fully staged reading of David Mamet’s clever drawing-room comedy, Diana Bigelow directs fellow Bristol thespians Susanne Peck, Kendra Gratton, and Gretchen Cole in this sophisticated and fanciful play. Tickets at the door. For mature audiences.

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SUNDAY

*RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 11* Green Mountain Club Mt. Moosalamoo hike in Goshen. Sunday, May 20, begin at Moosalamoo Campground, Ripton-Goshen Rd. Wildflower hike. Easy/moderate 4 mile round trip hike on Mt. Moosalamoo Trail. 500 ft. ascent. (Option: additional 2-mile RT, hike to the junction with Oak Ridge Trail then on to Moosalamoo summit; total 1,530 ft. ascent.)

Bring camera, water & snack. Call leader Ruth Penfield 802-388-5407 for directions, meeting time & to confirm participation. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Town-wide lawn & garage sale in New Haven.

Sunday May 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To get on the map submit house number and street name by Monday, May 14. Maps showing locations of sale sites will be available beginning Wednesday, May 16, at the New Haven Town Office, New Haven Public Library, the Village Green Market, the Jiffy Mart at the junction of Routes 7 & 17 and the New Haven Mobil on Route 7 South. More info contact Suzy Roorda at 802-453-5978, cscasam@gmavt.net or newhavenrec@gmavt. net.

Vergennes Voyager bike ride in Vergennes.

Sunday, May 20, meet at 9:45 a.m., east parking lot, Vergennes Union High School, Monkton Road. Join the GMBC for a 26-mile rolling (easy) or 39-mile flat to rolling (easy/moderate) rural ride along Otter Creek to Middlebury for a bakery stop. The longer ride rolls out by Kingsland Bay State Park before heading south to Middlebury. There are no big hills on this ride. More info contact leader John Bertelsen at 802-864-0101or jo.bertel@gmail.com, or co-leader Karla Ferrelli at 802-864-0101 or karla.ferrelli@gmail.com.

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Middlebury.

Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Jam session/open stage at 11 a.m., followed by fiddling, music and dancing at noon. 50/50 raffle and door prizes, refreshments available.

All fiddlers welcome. Cover charge $3.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner in New Haven.

Sunday, May 20, noon and 1 p.m. (2 sittings) New Haven Congregational Church. Adults/$10, 6-11/$5, under 6/free.

“Boston Marriage” on stage in Middlebury.

Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. MCP’s Company Be will present a fully staged reading of David Mamet’s clever drawing-room comedy, Diana Bigelow directs fellow Bristol thespians Susanne Peck, Kendra Gratton, and Gretchen Cole in this sophisticated and fanciful play. Tickets at the door. For mature audiences.

Towne Meeting plays in Middlebury. Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Always a crowd pleaser, Towne Meeting is known for their powerful vocal harmonies and engaging performances. Part of the Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Free and open to the public. Handicap accessible.

RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com Jazzou Jones plays in Middlebury. Sunday, May 20, 3-4 p.m. Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Before he heads to the Mississippi for a summer season of entertaining on board riverboats, pianist Jones presents a performance of ragtime favorites. Free and open to the public.

An Extraordinary Ordinary Woman — Susan Ouellette speaks in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, May 20, 3 p.m., Rokeby, 4334 U.S. Route 7.

Hear Ouellette, author of “An Extraordinary Ordinary Woman,” will give a presentation about Phebe Orvis, who in 1820, began a journal that she faithfully kept for a decade. Richly detailed, her diary not only captures details of everyday life of an ordinary woman living in 19th century Vermont and upstate New York Books will be available for purchase.

Meet the Singers of “A Streetcar Named Desire” in Middlebury. Sunday, May 20, 5 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Join the Opera Company of Middlebury cast for its annual Meet the Singers reception. Settle back and enjoy the singers perform their favorite arias, then get to know them over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited. Appetizers and performance. Cash bar.

Tickets $35, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

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MONDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Monday, May 21, 10:45 a.m., Cubbers, Main St. Doors open at 10:45

TUESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, May 22, 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 of sweet and sour chicken over brown rice pilaf, broccoli florets, wheat bread, and pineapple tidbits will be served at noon. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-3771419. 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.

Sue Halpern in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 22, 1-2 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Author and Middlebury College scholar-in-residence Halpern will talk about the writing life and read from her new novel, “Summer Hours at the Robbers Library.”

Book signing to follow.

Emerson, Granner & Company perform in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 22, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come enjoy vocal music from Broadway Shows from the ‘20s through the ‘70s from composers like Hoagy Carmichael, Victor Shertzinger, Jules Styne, Charles Strouse & more. Free and open to the public. Handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Internet Safety Night for Parents. Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Central School, 56 Little Chicago Rd. A discussion of current issues with internet safety and how parents can gain control over devices and their children’s access.

Snacks and childcare provided.

Book Discussion in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Meet and discuss “Elmet” by Fiona Mozley. Open to everyone, the Vermont Book Shop (VBS) Book Discussions are held on last Tuesday of every month.

LIVEMUSIC Song Fest in Middlebury. Friday, May 18, 7:309:30 p.m. Salon, Middlebury Community Music Center, 6 Main St. Patrick Fitzsimmons in Bristol. Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall.

Robin Gottfried Band in Middlebury. Saturday, May 19, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

Towne Meeting in Middlebury. Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Emerson, Granner & Company in Middlebury.

Tuesday, May 22, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Jazzou Jones plays in Middlebury. Sunday, May 20, 3-4 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Gumbo Ya Ya in New Haven. Friday, May 25, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Honey in the Hive in Middlebury. Sunday, May 27, 3 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

VUHS Pops in Vergennes. Friday, June 1, 6 p.m., Vergennes Union High School.

Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio in Ripton.

Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

Northern Flyer on stage in Lincoln. Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 Burnham Hall.

Blues Jam in Brandon. Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m., Sister Wicked.

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Folk singers present songs about life in small towns The Young Novelists are a Country” is universal; it’s not just Toronto-based band fronted by a memoir of the duo’s experiences husband and wife. They perform at or the histories of small towns, it’s Brandon Music on Saturday, May about appreciating where you’ve 19, at 7:30 p.m. as part of a national been and where you’re at—and tour for their latest album. finding the good and bad that lies With a sound that has been within both. compared to everyone from The Concert tickets are $20. A preBand to “pre-weirdness” Wilco, concert dinner is available for $25.

The Young Novelists’ ability to tell Reservations are required for dinner familiar stories with a and recommended for the modern folk edge make show. Venue is BYOB. them, and their songs, Call 802-247-4295 or instant classics. Their e-mail info@brandonlast album “Made Us music.net for reservations Strangers” garnered or for more information. them a Canadian Folk Brandon Music is located Music Award for

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Middlebury Song Fest, in conjunction The Young Novelists offer with Middlebury Community Music classic him-and-her vocals, with Center, will present the inaugural James playing acoustic guitar year of a festival and concert series and Spink on percussion and celebrating song in the idyllic vibraphone. PopMatters described setting of the Green Mountains of them as “Reminiscent of Canadian Vermont. With three concerts over heavyweights such as k.d. lang, two days, Middlebury Song Fest Cowboy Junkies, the Sadies and, in brings together singers from around a way, Bruce Cockburn.” Atwood the northeastern United States to not Magazine called their music a only sing and explore the classical “euphoric burst of folk rock.” song repertoire, but to engage James and Spink will perform deeply with audiences and inspire several songs from “In City & creativity, reflection, participation Country,” which examines the and joy. parallels and differences of city The theme this year is “Wild and small-town life. The songs and Wonderful... all things natural, on the album were inspired by seasonal, and romantic.” their experiences living in both English and American poets and small towns and cities as well as a musicians from the 19th, 20th and number of research trips to towns 21st centuries will be the musicians’ in their home province of Ontario, guides as they play, sing, reflect, Canada. The songs on the album relate and wonder. Concerts vary tell the universal stories of both from exploratory and experimental, while highlighting the differences, to Master Classes and debuts of similarities and everything in- original music, to traditional art between. song.

No matter where you’ve lived, the Performances will take place at dichotomy that exists on “In City & the Middlebury Community House

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THE ROBIN GOTTFRIED Band will play a mix of classic nostalgic rock and catchy originals at Notte on Saturday, May 19.

LAURA SPINK AND Graydon James, a.k.a. the band “The Young Novelists,” will bring their ability to tell familiar stories with a modern folk edge to Brandon Music on Saturday, May 19.

off the green in Middlebury on Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 3 p.m., and at the CVUUS hall at 2 Duane Court on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a Master Class at the Community House on Saturday at 1 p.m. The suggested donations for the events are $10 (Friday), free (Saturday afternoon) and $20 (Saturday evening).

Learn more at middleburysongfest. org.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar located downstairs at 86 Main St. in Middlebury. On Wednesday, The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever talented Mark Sikora. Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. You never know, what you are going to see and hear at open mic: musicians, comedians, poetry, slam poetry or short stories. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

Then, on Saturday, May 19, Notte presents the Robin Gottfried Band at 10 p.m. The Robin Gottfried Band is conscientious and professional.

They play a great mix of classic nostalgic rock as well as catchy original material. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call 802-388-0002.

MEET THE SINGERS OF ‘A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE’ The Opera Company of Middlebury has assembled an extraordinary cast of talented professionals for this season’s (beginning June 1) production of André Previn’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Come to the Unitarian Universalist Society at 2 Duane Court in Middlebury for the annual “Meet the Singers” reception on Sunday, May 20, at 5 p.m. Settle back and enjoy the singers as they perform their favorite arias, then get to know them over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets now to be the first to hear these magnificent singers. There will be appetizers and a cash bar as well as the performances.

Tickets are $35 general 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 if available.

SENIOR STUDIO ART THESIS EXHIBITION A Senior Studio Art Thesis Exhibition opens on Thursday, May 17, at 8 a.m. in Middlebury College’s Johnson Memorial Building located at 78 Chateau Road off College Street (Route 125). Students enrolled in ART 700 exhibit works in various media in this culminating exhibition, showcasing the work of advanced students completing semester long independent studio art. The exhibit, which runs through Tuesday, May

22, is free and the public is welcome.

FITZSIMMONS CD PARTY On the lighter side, Patrick Fitzsimmons will host a CD release party in Bristol on Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall. The Vermont singer-songwriter will be celebrating the release of his seventh CD, “Bird Tree,” with a concert at the beautiful and newly acoustically renovated Holley Hall in Bristol.

Tickets $15 available at patrickfitzsimmons.net or $20 at the door. A wine-and-beer cash bar will be provided by Tandem.

MAMET’S ‘BOSTON MARRIAGE’ Even when his work is not a fully costumed production, (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

MELINDA BECHDEL AND Don Petit-Homme perform in “Songs for a New World” last May. Petit-Homme, a deaf performer, and director Julia Kitonis will discuss this project on May 17, at 7 p.m., at Holley Hall in Bristol.

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) David Mamet’s plays are always entertaining.

Middlebury Community Players Company Be will present a staged reading of Mamet’s drawingroom comedy “Boston Marriage” on Friday and Saturday, May 18 & 19, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m., at the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St., Middlebury.

Diana Bigelow directs fellow Bristol actors Susanne Peck, Kendra Gratton and Gretchen Cole in this sophisticated and fanciful play for mature audiences only. Mamet has created two scheming Victorian “women of fashion” who have long lived together on the fringes of upper-class New England society.

Anna has just become the mistress of a wealthy man, from whom she has received an enormous emerald necklace and an income to match.

Claire, meanwhile, is infatuated with a respectable young lady and wants to enlist Anna’s help for an assignation. As the two women exchange barbs and take turns taunting Anna’s hapless Scottish parlor maid, Catherine, Claire’s young inamorata suddenly appears, setting off a crisis that puts both the valuable emerald and the women’s futures at risk.

For those familiar only with Mamet’s searing dramas, this wickedly funny comedy will come as a delightful surprise. Given the synopsis and the playwright, it should not be a surprised that this performance is for mature audiences only.

Tickets for the shows on May 18, 19 and 20 are available at the door for $10 cash or check. We can’t wait!

DEAF THEATER The beauty and expressiveness of sign language are intriguing and offer a glimpse into a rich but sometimes inaccessible culture. Learn more about Vermont’s deaf community in the presentation “Vermont’s Deaf Culture: Building Bridges Through Theater” with Julia Kitonis and Don Petit-Homme on Thursday, May 17, at Bristol’s Holley Hall from 7-8:30 p.m.

UVM freshman Kitonis spent her senior year in high school pursuing a unique independent study. Inspired

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GREG GERBRANDT, MEET THE SINGER by her involvement in theater and her friendship with a deaf performer, Kitonis became interested in American Sign Language (ASL) and its theatrical possibilities.

“I thought there would be no better way for me to merge my interests than by bringing ASL and deaf culture into theater, thus bridging experiences onstage and in the audience through an artistic experience with different languages and cultures united on stage.”

The resulting performance, “Songs for a New World,” involved both deaf and hearing performers and was staged in May 2017 at FlynnSpace. Through this project Kitonis came to know Vermont’s deaf community and learned about its rich and complex history.

Don Petit-Homme, a cast member in “Songs for a New World,” has been deaf since birth. He grew up in Washington, D.C., and moved to Vermont 10 years ago. PetitHomme’s interest in theater began in college, where he participated in campus productions. Petit-Homme is active in the deaf community, having served on committees with the Vermont Association of the Deaf and Deaf Advocacy Services. He has also taught ASL. The presenters will offer an overview of Vermont’s deaf community, its experiences and its history. They will focus on deaf theater of the 20th and 21st centuries and the process of bringing “Songs for a New World” to life as a multilingual and multicultural work of theater here in Vermont.

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Guide (Continued from Page 1) understanding of young children and how to help them heal or manage the challenges in their lives,” said Parent-Child Center educator Howard Russell, who joined the center when it opened back in 1980.

Around a decade ago, Russell and his colleagues collectively realized they should be putting down on paper and computer the techniques that have worked best in helping their clients become great human beings.

Now they have; and they’ve published it as a new book called “I’m Home!!: A Manual for Providing Therapeutic Child Care.”

Simply described, it’s a manual written by early childhood practitioners for early childhood practitioners. It’s on sale locally at the Vermont Book Shop and online through Amazon.

Four past or present Parent-Child Center workers provided the content for “I’m Home!!”: Russell, Susan Harding, Anne Wallace and Linda Bouffard. All have had a hand in either running the center or being on the front lines of its programming, which has earned a statewide reputation. Today the center serves almost 2,000 Addison County residents annually by providing child care, parent education, play groups, job training, academic education, social services and assistance in moving from welfare to work.

Donna Bailey, current co-director of the center, believes the new book will help those seeking to get into the early childhood field and those currently teaching such skills. She also thinks parents will get some useful tips from the book.

“Anyone can learn from it,” Bailey said.

The book offers a definition of “therapeutic child care,” as well as a related checklist for practitioners. It includes useful strategies for those in the industry, including key phrases and humor that can be employed to defuse difficult situations and get children to interact well with their peers.

It also offers pointers for when “chaos reigns.”

In short, keep a level head and try to demonstrate by example more acceptable forms of behavior.

“We can teach children, by reactions, that chaos or the feeling of chaos does not have to equate with danger, at least not in our program,” the book reads. “ Children are looking to us all the time to gauge our reactions to situations. The therapeutic opportunity is in how we teachers remain calm, confident and flexible, and in accepting that some amount of chaos is normal and survivable.”

But the book is not all about teaching. The authors offer examples of lessons they’ve learned from their young charges. Included are vignettes of actual cases (with client names kept anonymous) that helped inform the center educators and adapt programming accordingly.

CASE STUDY One of the vignettes was about a child named “Rick,” who was in a home situation that included domestic violence, active drug use, medical neglect and a “severe lack of hygiene.” The child didn’t want to return home at the end of the day.

While lovable, polite and popular with his peers, Rick found it difficult to take naps and would scream in his teacher’s arms. Center officials received information indicating Rick’s four-year-old brother would keep knives under his bed to protect himself and Rick.

Upon arriving at the center in the morning, Rick would keep his coat on and curl up on the floor, before slowly reaching out to his teachers and his peers — a mechanism center officials would recognize as a defense mechanism called “dissociation.”

Child protective services initially argued there wasn’t enough evidence to have Rick and his siblings removed from the home, according to the book. But center officials saw a particular sense of urgency and ultimately convinced state officials that his best interests weren’t served remaining in the home. The Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office ultimately pushed for terminating parental rights, and Rick was quickly adopted by a loving home where he

has flourished, according to the book.

“When we see a child exhibiting dissociative behavior or other defense mechanisms in response to stress, we need to remember that these defense mechanisms are not the problem,” the authors state of the lesson learned from Rick’s case. “Our goal should be to change the situation underlying the coping strategy, not to remove the coping strategy itself.”

Rick’s case was unusual, in that the vast majority of center clients don’t require such dramatic intervention in their lives, officials noted. And it’s great to see the authors’ therapeutic child care strategies pay dividends at the center, Bailey noted.

“How it becomes real is when you see it in a child,” Bailey said.

The authors chose the “I’m Home” title for the book because those words have been uttered by several children over the years upon entering the center, Bailey noted. It’s good to know the kids like it at the center, but it in some cases reflects things might not be great at home.

“It’s bittersweet,” Bailey said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Bristol Beat Street from 3-8 p.m. and will present live musical performances from six well-known and loved regional bands. The event will also host over 30 vendors from microbrews, hard ciders and spirits, to specialty foods, gifts and crafts.

There will also be the SunCommon Bouncy House, Vermont National Guard activities, and, of

course, Bristol’s own incredible restaurants and shops.

This year’s musical lineup includes the Starline Rhythm Boys, Eames Brothers Band, Steady Betty, The Welterweights, Tim Brick, and Bread and Bones. An after party at Hatch 31 at the east end of Main Street will feature an encore performance by The Welterweights.

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• On April 25 assisted at the scene of a fire/rescue call.

• On April 25 attempted to serve court paperwork for another law enforcement agency but could not find the intended subject. The officer got updated information for the subject and provided it to the requesting agency.

• On April 25 attended a meeting with other law enforcement agencies regarding active investigations.

• On April 26 attended training with the Addison County Unit for Special Investigations.

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• On April 26 joined with Vermont State Police to check a local residence for a wanted person. The subject was not there.

• On April 26 took 30-yearold Crystal King of Bristol into custody and cited her for simple assault and false information to law enforcement. See a full report in the Addison Independent’s May 3 Bristol Police Log. • On April 27 received a found cell phone and contacted its owner, who retrieved the phone.

• On April 27 served court paperwork to an individual for a future court appearance.

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The kayak was described as a yellow Necky Crux brand craft that is 7 feet, 9 inches long. Anyone who finds it is asked to contact Bristol police at 453-2533.

Between April 23 and April 29, Bristol police completed six foot and car patrols along Main Street, North Street and surrounding areas.

Officers also completed 30 minutes of directed patrol in the northern area of town, according to the department’s most recent police log.

During that same period, officers checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School three times and completed a total of five fingerprint requests for volunteering and adoption purposes.

In other recent activity, Bristol police: • On April 23 were dispatched to a report of an assault at a Main Street address and began an investigation.

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Vt. Fish & Game reminds drivers to be aware of moose MONTPELIER — Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning as they move from wintering areas to spring feeding locations.

More moose are hit by motorists in the spring than at any other time of the year. There is another

peak of activity in September and October, the breeding season for moose.

“Motorists hit 67 moose on Vermont highways during 2017,” said Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter.

“We are asking drivers to be especially careful and for people to enjoy watching moose from

a distance. Moose can be unpredictable and dangerous if you get too close and they feel cornered or get irritated.”

Moose are a threat to motorists, but there are measures you can take to avoid hitting them, according to Fish & Wildlife: always be aware of the danger — moose cross the road randomly, as well as at their regular

crossings. Increase your roadside awareness and reduce your speed when you see “Moose Crossing” signs along the highway. When on secondary roads, the recommended speed is 40 mph or less in these moose crossing areas.

Drive defensively and don’t overdrive your headlights. Moose are more active at night and early morning, and they are difficult to see because of their dark color. If you see a moose ahead, slow down or stop. Trying to speed past them before they can move can be a serious mistake.

Vermont highway sections most frequented by moose: • Route 105 from Island Pond to

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• Route 114 from East Burke to Canaan.

• Route 2 from Lunenberg to East St. Johnsbury.

• Interstate 91 at Sheffield Heights.

• Interstate 89 from Bolton to Montpelier.

• Route 12 from Worcester to Elmore.

• Route 118 near Belvidere Corners and the Route 109 intersection.

Nineteen people have died in motor vehicle collisions with moose on Vermont highways since 1985.

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SPORTS MONDAY

In softball

Mount Abe tops OV, MUHS wins

Addison Independent, Monday, May 14, 2018 — PAGE 17

ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school softball late last week Mount Abraham topped Otter Valley, a Middlebury pitcher tossed a no-hitter as the Tigers won twice to reach .500, and Vergennes remained in search of its first victory.

EAGLES-OTTERS On Thursday host Mount Abraham parlayed 20 hits, including four homers, into a 25-8 victory over the Otters. Jenna McArdle drilled two of the homers and also singled to drive in five runs. Addy Harris and Camilienne Masse also went deep for the Eagles, while Ruby Ball and Masse shared pitching chores. Mount Abe improved to 9-1 and remained atop the Division II standings.

Morgan LaPorte took the loss for Otter Valley (3-8), which collected four hits, including Renee O’Connell’s RBI triple and a Kate Coolidge double.

TIGERS On Thursday Tiger hurler Gwen Stafford tossed a no-hitter and knocked in three runs with two hits as MUHS blanked host Milton, 140. Also for MUHS Bridget Audet (See Softball, Page 19)

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 5/10 VUHS vs. Harwood...........................9-8 5/10 MUHS vs. S. Burlington..................11-5 5/11 VUHS at Lamoille..................Cancelled 5/12 CVU vs. MUHS.............................12-11 5/12 Hartford vs. VUHS..........................13-9 Boys’ Lacrosse 5/9 Spaulding vs. Mt. Abe.......................14-5 5/9 CVU vs. MUHS.................................13-5 5/10 Montpelier vs. OV................ 12-11 (OT) 5/11 MUHS vs. Essex...................... 7-6 (OT) Baseball 5/10 Fairfax vs. VUHS..............................3-1 5/10 MUHS vs. Milton...............................9-3 5/10 OV vs. Mt. Abe................................16-1 5/12 South Burlington vs. MUHS............10-0 5/12 Rutland vs. OV.................................5-4 5/12 VUHS vs. Richford............................8-4 Softball 5/10 Mt. Abe vs. OV................................25-8 5/10 MUHS vs. Milton.............................14-0 5/10 Fairfax vs. VUHS..............................3-1 5/12 MUHS vs. S. Burlington..................11-4 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NCAA D-III Tourney at Midd 5/12 Babson vs. Castleton......................17-4 5/13 Midd. vs. Babson............................Late

Midd boys’ tennis splits two matches

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ tennis team split two home matches late last week, blanking St. Albans on Wednesday before falling to U-32 on Friday, 5-2, a match in which several individual matches went to three sets. The Tigers are 4-2.

The individual results on Wednesday were: • At No. 1 singles, Ziven McCarty (MUHS) defeated Danny Bouwens, 6-0, 6-1.

• At No. 2 singles, Mauricio Gonzalez (MUHS) defeated Ian Bowler, 6-0, 6-0.

• At No. 3 singles, Jesse Rubin (MUHS) defeated Garrett Boudreau, 6-0, 6-0.

• At No. 4 singles, Spencer Doran (MUHS) defeated Robbie Maher, (See Tennis, Page 19)

SENIOR COMMODORE DEFENDER Ally Atkins, center, and sophomore defender Emma Beauchemin, right, team up to repel Hartford attacker Greer McCarty as freshman goalie Ashley Tierney looks on during Saturday’s game at Vergennes. Hartford posted a 13-9 win over the VUHS-Mount Abe cooperative team.

scoring two of the next three goals, and a Cook strike in the final seconds — her second in the half, both scored by controlling the draw and racing in from midfield — made it 7-5 at the break. Also scoring in the half for VUHS was Deming, with an assist from Lawrence; Davis; and freshman middie Sydney Weber.

Cook struck again off the opening draw of the second half, and the Commodores were within 7-6.

Kelley said her team has responded this spring when teams have gone on runs.

“We haven’t had any games where they get down by a couple goals and they take their heads out of the game.

They keep going at it,” Kelley said.

But Hartford did go on a decisive run, using a post-up player and cutters to confuse the Commodore zone defense and score three times over the next eight minutes to take a 10-6 lead.

Overall the Commodore defense, notably senior Ally Atkins, soph-

ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school lacrosse action in the latter half of last week, the Middlebury Union girls and boys’ teams each split two games, while the Otter Valley and Mount Abraham-Vergennes boys came up short.

TIGER BOYS On Wednesday visiting Champlain Valley remained undefeated by topping the Tigers, 13-5. Redhawk Jake Schaefer scored four goals and set up three to pace the winners, and CVU goalie Andrew Tieso made three saves.

Bode Rubright scored twice for the Tigers while Kolby Farnsworth and Jack Donahue picked up a goal and an assist apiece. Goalie Cam Devlin stopped nine shots.

On Friday the Tigers picked up a key home win, knocking off visiting Essex, 7-6, in double overtime.

Freshman Bode Rubright found the net for the game-winner that allowed MUHS (6-3) to leapfrog the 7-4 Hornets in the Division I standings and move into fourth place.

Donahue, Lane Sheldrick and Sam Hodges each scored twice for the Tigers, and Devlin backstopped the win with 15 saves, five more than

(See Commodores, Page 19)

(See Lacrosse, Page 19)

Independent photo/Andy Kirkaldy

Commodore girls’ lax showing well

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — In the spring of 2017 the first-year Vergennes-Mount Abraham cooperative girls’ lacrosse team lost games by scores such as 16-4 (twice), 18-8 and 20-10, and then saw its best player head to St. Michael’s College, another key scorer graduate, and an exchange-student starter return to her homeland.

This season the Commodores have equaled the 2017 win total of one, and have good chances coming up to win more. And the scores look different. Their toughest loss came by 13-6 to the team that put the 18-8 hurting on them last year, and the rematch on the road was closer, 11-7.

Another loss came in overtime, and three more by four goals, including Saturday’s 13-9 home setback vs. 7-2 Hartford, Division II’s third-place team.

Coach Marikate Kelley said there’s more work to be done, but she is pleased with the progress the returning athletes have made, the impact the team’s 14 freshmen have had, and the improved team concept

and communication that has created more competitive play.

“This year we’ve been kind of in every game,” Kelley said. “The kids are playing really hard. We’re playing much better fundamentals than we did last year, and much better together as a team.”

The 1-7 Commodores’ win came on Thursday at Harwood, 9-8, and was sparked by the team’s veterans.

Senior midfielder and co-captain Norah Deming scored three times, junior co-captain and middie Jalen Cook scored twice and set up two goals, and senior attacker Erin Lawrence added two goals. Two freshmen also helped: Attacker Sophie Davis chipped in a goal and an assist, and goalie Ashley Tierney made 10 saves vs. the 2-6 Highlanders.

Hartford posed a tougher challenge on Saturday. The teams traded goals early on and were tied at 2-2 before the Hurricanes went on a 4-1 run sparked by attacker Alice Dwyer, who had five of her six goals in the first half, making it 6-3.

The Commodores answered by

Lax: Tiger teams split; OV, Eagle boys lose

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Tiger girls still searching for first tennis win

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Anna Scharstein returns a shot during last Wednesday’s match against BFA-St. Albans. Middlebury lost the match, 6-1.

Photo by Josh Kaufman/St. Albans Messenger

ST. ALBANS — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ tennis team dropped a pair of road matches in the latter half of last week.

The young Tiger squad remains in search of its first win as it hosts North Country on Monday and Montpelier on Wednesday.

This past Wednesday, host BFASt. Albans topped MUHS, 6-1. The Tigers’ highlight was a win from No. 3 singles player Elizabeth Bright, who defeated Chloe Dussault, 6-4, 6-2.

In the remaining matches: • At No. 1 singles, Helen Barrow, BFA, defeated Sierra Barnicle, 7-6 (4), 6-4.

• At No. 2 singles, Lily Herbert, BFA, defeated, Nora Draper, 6-2, 6-1.

• At No. 4 singles, Madysen Whitney, BFA, defeated Anna Scharstein, 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 (4).

• At No. 5 singles, Isabell Zemianek, BFA, defeated Anika ShookKemp, 6-4, 6-3.

• At No. 1 doubles, Lizzie Hill/ Masie Talbut, BFA, defeated Ellie Kiel/Sarah Nickolai, 6-2, 6-1.

• At No. 2 doubles, Taylor Martell/Paige Lee, BFA, defeated Emma Franklin/Lois Alberts, 6-3, 6-2.

On Friday host U-32 blanked the Tigers, 7-0.

• At No. 1 singles, Alex Hepp (U) defeated Barnicle, 6-1, 6-2.

• At No. 2 singles, Ginger Knight (U) defeated Draper, 6-0, 6-1.

• At No. 3 singles, Lucy Krokenberger (U) defeated Bright, 4-6, 6-2, 10-2.

• At No. 4 singles, Addie Hannan (U) defeated Scharstein, 6-2, 6-1.

• At No. 5 singles, Sierra Henderson (U) defeated Abby Bailey, 6-1, 6-1.

• At No. 1 doubles, Robyn Dudley/Ana Young (U) defeated Isadora Luksch/ Kiel, 6-1, 6-2.

• At No. 2 doubles, Kaisy Weeler/Julie Sampieri (U) defeated Gwen Troumbley/Bridget Graham, 6-1, 6-2.

In high school baseball

OV tops Mount Abe to highlight local action

By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — Visiting Otter Valley on Thursday continued its march through Division II high school baseball foes by coasting past host Mount Abraham Union, 16-1, in five innings.

In other baseball action late last week Otter Valley came up short at D-I Rutland, while Middlebury and Vergennes each split two games.

OTTERS TOP EAGLES On Thursday the visiting Otters scored three two-out runs in the first and then broke the game open with big third and fourth innings on the way to a 16-1, five-inning win over the Eagles.

Josh Beayon earned the pitching win by allowing two hits — including an Eli Rickner home run — and striking out seven in four innings.

Beayon also singled three times, scored three runs, and drove in one, part of the OV’s 15-hit attack against three Mount Abe hurlers, who also walked eight batters and tossed seven wild pitches.

The Otters improved to 7-2 heading into their Saturday game at D-I Rutland and remained unbeaten against D-II competition.

“We went out and pounded 15 hits and took advantage of some things and played hard,” said OV Coach Mike Howe. “We played the way we should play.”

For the Eagles, recent frustration

continued. Coach Jeff Stetson’s eighan. Bissette drove in the first of team lost its third straight time, a four-run inning with an infield hit, surrendering at least 10 runs in each and Clifford walked Daniel Allen, of those setbacks. On Thursday OV Marcus McCullough and Reilly scored eight two-out runs, some- Shannon to force in three more thing Stetson has seen as a trend. runs.

“We have trouble getting out of OV added eight runs in the fourth innings without them turning into off three pitchers. Beayon led off big innings,” Stetson said. “The kids with a single off Clifford and later are trying, but we haven’t clicked singled in a run on reliever Jacob yet. Hopefully in the next two or Hoag, Williams singled and scored, three weeks things will move in that and McCullough singled in a run. direction. They’re working hard The other runs scored on walks in practice and trying to do and four Hoag wild pitches the right things, but it hasn’t and one from Nolan Whitpaid off for us yet.” comb.

The two-out trouOV added two unearned ble started in the first BASEBALL runs in the fifth. McKwhen starting pitcher eighan led off with a single, Eben Clifford Bissette reached on an surrendered two-out error, and they scored on a singles to Beayon and McCullough RBI grounder Payson Williams, a walk to Patrick and a Nate Blake RBI single.

McKeighan, and a two-run single McCullough tossed a scoreless fifth to Kollin Bissette to make it 3-0. inning for OV during which the The Eagles made a run at Beayon Otters made their only error. in the second. Rickner led off by Stetson said it has been hard for drilling a homer over the left-field his pitchers to work between games fence, and John Jennings followed to sharpen their offerings because all by lining single, stealing second and have been pressed into action during reaching third on a wild pitch. But the games. But all the Eagles are Beayon bore down to strike out the doing what they can to get better, he next three batters. In all, he whiffed said. seven and walked three.

“They’ve decided they’re going to Clifford ran into trouble in the work as hard as they can and be as third, when the Eagles loaded the positive as they can,” he said. bases on singles by Nate Hudson Meanwhile the Otters are trying to and Williams and a walk to McK- hone their play in hopes of repeating

Wrap-Up

as Division II champions, Howe said.

“There are a couple little things (to improve), and some of it is just mental stuff, making sure you’re picking up every sign,” Howe said.

“But I think we’re going in the right direction.”

On Saturday D-I Rutland (3-7) held on for a 5-4 win at OV when Raider center fielder Jack Akers dove to make a two-out, seventh-inning catch of a McCullough liner with two runners in scoring position.

Williams started and took the pitching loss, allowing four runs, while McKeighan pitched well in relief.

Bissette singled home two runs in the third, and the Otters scored two in the seventh before the big catch when Beayon was hit by a pitch and Williams, McKeighan and Bissette all singled. OV saw a four-game winning streak snapped.

TIGERS On Tuesday Hale Hescock and Nick Kaufmann each homered to back the pitching of Jordy Stearns as the Tigers topped host Milton, 9-3. Hale Hescock scored three runs and also doubled, singled and drove in two runs, while Kaufman plated three runs. Brian Foote knocked out three hits and drove in a run, Wyatt Cameron drove in a pair with two safeties, and Skyeler Devlin picked up two hits. Stearns struck out 12 on the mound.

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 5/14 VUHS at Essex........................ 4:30 PM 5/14 Burr & Burton at MUHS........... 4:30 PM 5/16 Essex at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 5/18 Milton at VUHS........................ 4:30 PM 5/19 Burlington at MUHS.....................11 AM Boys’ Lacrosse 5/14 Mt. Abe at Lamoille....................... 4 PM 5/15 OV at Stratton............................... 4 PM 5/15 S. Burlington at MUHS................. 4 PM 5/16 Mt. Abe at St. Johnsbury.............. 4 PM 5/17 MUHS at Woodstock.................... 4 PM 5/19 MUHS at Hanover...................... 10 PM 5/19 OV at Mt. Abe..............................11 AM Baseball 5/14 Springfield at OV..................... 4:30 PM 5/15 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe............... 4:30 PM 5/15 VUHS at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 5/16 OV at Hartford.............................. 7 PM 5/17 Mt. Abe at Fairfax.................... 4:30 PM 5/17 Spaulding at MUHS................. 4:30 PM 5/17 Missisquoi at VUHS................. 4:30 PM 5/18 OV at Bellows Falls................. 4:30 PM 5/19 Milton at Mt. Abe (2)....................10 AM 5/19 MUHS at Fairfax..........................10 AM 5/19 Spaulding at VUHS......................11 AM Softball 5/14 OV at Hartford......................... 4:30 PM 5/15 VUHS at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 5/15 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe............... 4:30 PM 5/16 OV at Mill River........................ 4:30 PM 5/17 Spaulding at MUHS................. 4:30 PM 5/17 Mt. Abe at Fairfax.................... 4:30 PM 5/17 Missisquoi at VUHS................. 4:30 PM 5/18 OV at Bellows Falls................. 4:30 PM 5/19 MUHS at Fairfax..........................10 AM 5/19 Milton at Mt. Abe (2)....................10 AM 5/19 Spaulding at VUHS......................11 AM Track 5/15 VUHS at Milton........................ 3:30 PM 5/16 Mt. Abe et al at Midd................ 3:30 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NCAA D-III Tourney 5/19&20 Regional...................................TBA Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

On Saturday visiting South Burlington topped the Tigers, 10-0, as winning pitcher Seamus McGrath allowed three hits. Devlin took the loss for MUHS (5-3).

COMMODORES At VUHS on Thursday Fairfax ace Michael Roy outdueled the Commodores’ Ethan Bissonette in the Bullets’ 3-1 win. Roy tossed a three-hitter and struck out 10, while Bissonette also allowed three hits while fanning eight and allowing one earned run. Bissonette also singled twice and drove in the VUHS run, and Jeffrey Stearns poked the other VUHS hit and drew the only walk Roy allowed.

On Saturday the Commodores topped host Richford, 8-4, as Tucker Stearns tossed a complete-game eight-hitter, fanning 10 and walking one. Stearns and Cooper O’Brien also paced the Commodores attack with two hits apiece. VUHS won for the third time in five outings and improved to 3-8.

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Softball (Continued from Page 17) tripled and singled three times, and Abby LaRock doubled, singled and drove in four runs.

On Saturday the Tigers breezed past visiting South Burlington 11-4, as Audet tossed a three-hitter and drove in three runs with three hits.

Stafford also picked up three RBIs with a pair of hits, Ashley Sunderland tripled and drove in three

runs, and Taylor Sylvester tripled, singled and drove in a run. The two wins pushed the Tigers to 4-4.

COMMODORES On Thursday visiting BFA-Fairfax topped VUHS, 18-1, in five innings, to improve to 4-5. Winning pitcher Bridget Hamel held VUHS to two hits. Losing pitcher Jordan Norris gave up eight hits for VUHS (0-7).

Tennis (Continued from Page 17) 6-0, 6-1.

• At No. 5 singles, Hunter Munteanu (MUHS) defeated Nate Smullen, 6-0, 6-4.

• At No. 1 doubles, Sam Daly and Drew Kiernan (MUHS) defeated Hunter Harris and Jacob Newman, 6-1, 6-3.

• At No. 2 doubles, Andy Giorgio and Abel Anderson (MUHS) defeated Bennett St. Marie, 6-1, 6-2.

The individual results on Friday were: • At No. 1 singles, Gonzalez (M) defeated Harrison Bushnell (U), 6-1, 6-1.

• At No. 2 singles, Joe Franco (U) defeated McCarty (M), 3-6, 6-3, 1-0.

• At No. 3 singles, Rubin (M) defeated Wilson Knight (U), 6-2, 6-3.

• At No. 4 singles, Basil Humke (U) defeated Doran (M), 6-2, 6-4.

• At No. 5 singles, Owen Myka-Smith (U) defeated Munteanu (M), 6-3, 6-4.

• At No. 1 doubles, Gavin Deiss/ Evan Eliot (U) defeated Giorgio/ Anderson (M), 4-6, 7-5, 1-0.

• At No. 2 doubles, Jack Morris/ Finn Olsen (U) defeated Kiernan/ Daly (M), 6-4, 4-6, 1-0.

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COMMODORE SENIOR CO-CAPTAIN Norah Deming makes a move on the Hartford defense as junior co-captain Jalen Cook (rear) looks on.

Deming scored a goal in the Commodores’ 13-9 loss on Saturday and scored three times in their 9-8 win on Thursday. Cook scored three goals on Saturday.

Commodores (Continued from Page 17) omore Emma Beauchemin and freshman Hannah Kelly, played well, especially considering the advantage in time of possession, which the Hurricanes earned in part, Kelley said, by their edge in scooping ground balls.

“The defense is starting to work better together. We did a great job double-teaming,” Kelley said. “Once we adjusted our defense we started to pick up that post player, and we did a better job on the cutters.”

The Commodores cut the lead to 10-7 on sophomore attacker Siobhan Eagan’s finish set up by Kelly’s long run at 16:08, but they came no closer. The final Commodore goals came on strong solo efforts by Weber and Kelly, while Tierney finished with 11 saves.

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Three Hurricanes added two goals apiece — Morgan Pero, Michaela Ricker and Taylor Simmons — and goalie Emi Harlow stopped five shots.

Kelley is overall happy about the status quo, and is also looking forward to an influx of what she said is a talented group of middle school athletes.

“We’re excited about the future of the program,” Kelley said. “This group this year is more competitive than I would have anticipated with the people who we lost last year.

And I know we have lots of young players coming in as well. So the future’s looking bright.”

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

(Continued from Page 17) Essex goalie Aidan Haggerty.

MUHS GIRLS On Thursday the Tigers dispatched rival South Burlington, 11-5, as Emily Laframboise (three assists), Ella Nagy-Benson (assist) and Isabel Rosenberg scored three goals apiece. Ada Anderson and Satchel McLaughlin also found the net for the Tigers, and goalie Raven Payne stopped six shots.

On Saturday host Champlain Valley improved to 9-1 by edging the Tigers, 12-11. Lydia Maitland scored five times to pace the Redhawks, and goalie Ali Wainer stopped five shots.

Rosenberg netted seven goals and an assist for the Tigers, McLaughlin chipped in three goals and an assist, and Payne made eight saves as the Tigers dropped to 5-2.

OV BOYS Host Montpelier edged the OV boys, 12-11, in overtime on Thursday despite five goals and two assists from Ethan Sulik-Doty and three goals and an assist from Tim Kittler.

Hayden Gallo scored twice for OV, Chandler Corey added a goal, and goalie Alec Stevens made 14 saves as the Otters dropped to 3-5.

EAGLE BOYS On Wednesday visiting Spaulding topped the Eagle boys, 14-5. Seven Tide players scored, and Spaulding goalie Dimitri Otis made eight saves.

Lucas Livingston led the Eagles with two goals, Sam Paradee had a goal and two assists, and Neo Weaver and Ryan Rougier chipped in a goal apiece. Goalie Grady Brokaw stopped six shots for the Eagles, who remained winless.

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College students (Continued from Page 1) multiple layers of cardboard, which the students then painted with psychedelic colors.

LCS students also created their own individual maps, marking places they thought were important for the town.

“I labeled my sugarhouse because it’s mine,” explained Cole Shepard in the sidebar to his map. “I like going to the (Lincoln General Store) because I like talking to (owners)

Lydia and Vaneasa,” he added.

“They developed real pride in their town through sharing it with interested older guides,” LCS teachers Anna Howell and Devon MacLeod said of their students.

“Their perspective, artwork and strengths were seen and capitalized upon.”

Inspired by the work of local artists Rory Jackson, Kathleen Kolb and Reed Prescott, the Mapping Team also created a new map

of Lincoln. Using Geographic Information System software and Photoshop they assembled 80 layers of graphic information into one image and had it made into a poster.

LINCOLN STORIES Focusing on four themes — natural roots, change, spirituality and kindness — a second team presented a selection of audio stories from the 60 interviews the students had conducted since February.

Gillian Comstock spoke of

tolerance: “I learned that a simple question “You know, this town has can open up a big beautiful Buddhists, Yogis, Christians, Jews, window into someone else’s life,” and this one, and that one. This said Middlebury senior Hannah makes me think of the Dalai Lama, Habermann. “Lincoln has so much who says his religion is kindness. I to teach us about building intentional like this and it makes me realize that connection, about caring for people Lincoln is really a town based on around you.” kindness.”

COMMUNITY COOKBOOK Resident Murial Orvis “Lincoln has a very big sweet remembered the days when students tooth,” said Natalie Cheung, were responsible for lighting and recalling the unusual concentration maintaining the fires of dessert recipes her at their respective “At least once a Cookbook Team had schools. received early on in month he would “Things are much the project. easier than things tell me, ‘Mark, There have been were years ago,” she you don’t have to plenty of Lincoln said. cookbooks in the like everyone in Longtime resident this community past, Middlebury Mark Benz recalled senior Mike Palozzi the inspiring words but you gotta acknowledged, of “old-time farmer” help everyone.’ including “some big, Fletcher Brown. hefty cookbooks That was his “At least once a made for firehouse motto.” month he would tell fundraisers,” but the — Mark Benz quoting Mountain me, ‘Mark, you don’t Interval “old-time farmer” Project was aiming have to like everyone Fletcher Brown for something a little in this community but you gotta help different. everyone.’ That was his motto.”

“We wanted to bring in more GENERAL STORE SESSIONS stories, to honor the land and its When in Lincoln, do as the various uses for sugaring, dairy and Lincolnites do: hang out in front of other agriculture,” he said. the Lincoln General Store.

The final product, the “Lincoln This is just what a third Mountain Community Cookbook,” is Interval team did. Drawing on 16 “organized around the circle of the hours of interviews, as well as the seasons” and provides not only a photographs they took of customers balance of savory and sweet, but sitting on the bench out front, also of recipes and associated lore.

Middlebury students created four Aylee Tudek’s mouth-watering podcasts and a series of audiograms recipe for wild chanterelles — audio portraits coupled with comes with a story about hunting photographic portraits of the mushrooms. speakers.

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Lincoln (Continued from Page 20) there is a pause as their eyes squint and their bodies tense, then just like that, the silence is shattered by their shrieks of joy as they rush to gather the chanterelles into their basket.”

Explaining that “Lowball” is an acronym for Lincoln Old-school Wiffelball, Lonny Edwards provides in his recipe for “Lowball Chili” both cooking and sporting instruction, weaving the rich details of a cook fire into the portrait of a summer ball field.

“Put in some cumin and some chili powder and get it sizzling,” he writes. “How much you ask? Dude, you’re cooking on a campfire, you don’t measure things.”

While “arguing is a good and healthy part of the process” of playing Wiffelball, he adds, it’s important to “remember to play like children, not act like children.”

The Middlebury team printed up enough copies of the Lincoln Community Cookbook for each household in town to have one and distributed them at the May 5 program.

PLAYING LIKE CHILDREN At the end of the May 5 presentation, LCS third- and fourthgraders climbed onstage for the final presentations of the night — a series of songs and skits.

“Yo, my duders, do you wanna, like, spread some gnarl around here?” asked a surfer-dude character during a skit narrating a series of strange visitors to Lincoln. When townies suggest he try jack jumping, he shouts, “Whoa ... Sounds tight!”

“This keeps getting weirder,” said one of the townie characters upon surfer-dude’s exit.

“Yeah,” agreed his companion.

LINCOLN COMMUNITY SCHOOL third- and fourth-graders gather on the Burnham Hall stage on Saturday, May 5, for the final song of “A Mountain Interval: The Stories of Lincoln,” presented by Middlebury College students as part of the Burnham Trust’s Centennial Celebration.

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“What is this, Bristol?”

Burnham Hall erupted with laughter.

“I take issue with that line!” John Elder, himself a Bristol resident, later said with a smile.

The sweetest moment of the night came when the students joined together in song.

“I was really impressed with how interested and engaged these kids were, and their ability to pull everything together with very little rehearsal time,” said Tevan Goldberg, who accompanied them

on the piano. “I hope they continue with performing arts in the future.”

‘LAST WORD OF A BLUE BIRD’ “On a whim I happened to see John (Elder) walking briskly on the park back in January 2017,” said Burnham Committee member Greg Orvis in his introduction Saturday night. “I immediately got out of the car and tackled him and said, ‘Hey, John, we’ve got the hundredth-year celebration of the Walter S. Burnham charter coming up. Any chance you might be able to assist us with some

ideas on what we might be able to do?’ Then the next thing we know he comes out of retirement to teach this class.”

In 1918, Lincoln native Walter S. Burnham established a trust for the support of his hometown’s community and facilities. The school, library and town hall have all benefited from Burnham’s generosity over the years.

The semester-long seminar took its title from a 1916 volume of Robert Frost’s poetry. In an overview for his class Elder explained that “A Mountain Interval” refers not only to the sense of Lincoln’s “dramatic landscape” but also to time spent there, whether by one resident, a multigenerational family, or by the students, themselves, as they conducted their interviews and research.

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Materials and research produced by students will be donated to the town and much of it will eventually appear online, they said.

Donna Wood, in the “Lincoln Community Cookbook,” sums up nicely what sort of community the students discovered this past semester: “There was a man that lived two houses down and he’d be out on his porch every day, all winter long.

Waving at people as they went by, during their commute hours or whenever it was. And there’s some people who, even though he’s passed a couple, three years now, they still blow their horn at that house. I can hear it! I think that’s what the community tries to do is that connectedness.”

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Addison County’s Humane Society Maybelline. 2 years, Pit Bull/Terrier mix, spayed female. “Maybe she’s born with it? Maybe it’s Maybelline.” Maybelline is a gorgeous red and white pup who was definitely born with it; she got her looks from genetics, not cosmetics! Maybelline is an energetic, affectionate young dog who wants nothing more than to be her person’s shadow. Maybelline loves to ride in cars and enjoys playing with her human. Maybelline is very smart and learns tricks and commands incredibly quickly. She would like a home where she will have many appropriate outlets for her energy and would LOVE to have a guardian who works from home or could take her to work with them. In order to make the perfect match for Maybelline, we require that she be adopted into a home without cats and with an experienced dog owner.

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Sparky. 12 years, hound mix, neutered male.

Sparky’s 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. 3 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! Mitzy loves toys, likes to play fetch, and is super cuddly! In Mitzy’s previous home she did well with submissive dogs and does great with them along the fence line here that the shelter. Mitzy can be fearful in new situations and needs patient guardians who are willing to spend time on training. She also needs to go to a home with children who are 13 years or older and with a new family who respect her need for space.

Stanley. 4 years, shorthair orange tiger, neutered male. Stanley was born for a grand life! This dapper, dignified, handsome cat is a big fellow who enjoys spending his days sitting high up in his tower (a cat tree) overlooking his kingdom. Stanley is super affectionate and will roll, head first, around and around on his back and belly anxiously awaiting scratches and pets from those who he graces with his presence. He is living in a community room here at our shelter, and doing well with the other cats. Stanley is super-duper sweet and will make a great addition to any home!

Berdita. 3 years, shorthaired Tortie, spayed female. After being transferred to St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter in New Jersey all the way from Puerto Rico, and then finding her way to us, it would be easy for this gal to feel sad, lonely and scared. But living up to her name, which means a distinguished and cheerful leader, Bertita has only shown tolerance and love.

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Otter Valley Union High School is happy to name Christa Wood as its latest Student of the Week.

Christa is the daughter of Tammy and Brian Wood of Florence. Her sister Heather also attends OVUHS. Christa has challenged herself throughout school.

This year she is studying AP English Literature, AP European History, Advanced American Studies and Advanced Anatomy. She has also played softball at Otter Valley since her sophomore year.

It was in her sophomore year as well that she got a job at the Maplefields in Pittsford and has worked there ever since. Outside of school Christa enjoys shopping and spending time with her friends.

“I have learned from high school that you need to try your best at everything you do,” she says.

In the fall Christa will enroll at Castleton University, where she intends to study nursing Michael Dwyer, her AP English and European History teacher has seen Christa’s admirable Christa Wood qualities.

OVUHS “Christa’s integrity and honesty are qualities for which her teachers as well as her peers admire her,” Dwyer said. “She is a student who leads by her positive attitude and her own sense of accomplishment.”

Anatomy teacher Michele Cioffredi adds, “I am particularly excited to see that she wants to pursue a career in the medical field. In Advanced Anatomy class she demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the content, from histology to gross anatomy. Christa is motivated by a commitment to understanding course content, not just grades.”

The faculty, staff and students at Otter Valley wish Christa all the best in the years to come.

Mount Abraham Union High School is pleased to present Molly Funk as its Student of the Week. Molly lives in Bristol with her parents, Elizabeth Maher and Thomas Funk, along with her sister Louisa and exchange sister Maria Eugenia Sanchez from Paraguay. Her sister Hannah is a sophomore at Georgetown.

Molly has really loved the challenging classes she chose to take at Mt. Abe. Last year her favorite class was AP Studio Art. She also took calculus and AP European History. This year she is studying AP Language and Composition, AP U.S. History and AP Biology. She has achieved highest honors all four years and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Molly is an activist, devoting much of her energy to the Environmental Action Group at Mt. Abe all four years. She counts it as one of the most important experiences in high school. She worked on education campaigns about environmental issues, a composting facility at the school, food waste collection bins in the hallways and dish drop off stations beyond the cafeteria. Molly also has been a member of Mt. Abe’s Community Council, Poetry Out Loud, and a founding member of Mt. Abe Student Activism, which, following the Parkland school shooting, became deeply involved in the local conversation surrounding gun reform and planned a rally on the Bristol town green. Molly also played soccer and took part in fall and spring musicals.

Molly Funk She has worked as a kennel assistant at the Bristol Animal Hospital and MAUHS volunteered with Elderly Services in Middlebury assisting with games and activities.

She will continue to work there this summer. She also volunteered to work on the Bristol Elementary School production of “Rats!” Last summer she studied abroad in Panama and volunteered as a teaching assistant in a local kindergarten.

Molly can often be found knitting, reading, crossword puzzling or doing art of some form. She has loved travelling with her family to interesting places, including Iceland and Peru, skiing and hiking. She loves baking with her sister Louisa, sometimes while watching “The Great British Baking Show.”

Of high school Molly says, “I have learned to appreciate the unique and quirky aspects of my school and greater community. Certain memories or characteristics of Mt. Abe make me so proud to be from here, from our compost facility, to our school spirit to our spunky teachers. I think the ability to appreciate the place you are makes life a lot better.”

In the fall Molly will attend Boston College, where she will be a part of the Gabelli Presidential Scholars program.

“Molly is such a passionate young person who speaks out for the injustice in the world,” says Advisor Jess Little. AP History Teacher Tom Learmoth adds that Molly is “A bright spirit, possessed of passion and the will to make it happen.

I want her on my team!”

Everyone at Mt. Abe wishes Molly the best of luck and many more successful activism projects in the years to come.

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PRAYER TO APPLICATION to the holy spirit. “Holy spirit, you who solve all problems, who light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me.

I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even and in spite of all material illusion. I wish to be with you in eternal glory.

Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine.”

AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUP ‑ For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anony‑ mous, confidential and free.

At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hol‑ low Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, www.aavt.org .

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30am.

A LC OHOLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Con‑ gregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awak‑ ening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meet‑ ing, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

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

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 10‑11am.

Beginner’s Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

Public Meetings ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednes‑ days, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery.

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

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AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by some‑ one’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers wel‑ come. Confidential. St. Ste‑ phen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

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A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

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A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middle‑ bury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Big Book Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

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OLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Since the name Lundquist means grove and branch, it’s no surprise that Sarah Lundquist has become a volunteer at Fowler’s R&R Ranch! Fowler’s R&R Ranch is a working farm, created to re-unite veterans with their community through marketable skills such as farming, mechanics and woodworking.

Using local resources to train the veterans in farm work will offer professional potential, as well as provide a therapeutic environment to transition back to civilian life. Smaller, family style farms are more at center stage as interest grows in local, sustainable production. These farms are diversifying and increasing their value-added products, which change according to season and harvest. We follow this model and use our finest produce to feed our volunteers as well as teach cooking skills and produce value added products for market.

Of her experiences, Sarah says, “Fowler’s founder, Bruce, is so fabulous to work with. He is incredibly passionate about his farm and about serving veterans, and it is always such a joy to see him in action! The farm operation is very impressive as well - it is so great to get the opportunity to interact with animals that are happy and treated well. As someone who is passionate about local and sustainable agriculture, it has been a privilege to serve at Fowler’s.”

Check them out at www.fowlersrandr.org! To join Sarah and the other awesome volunteers, go to http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=323998.

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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.

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

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EXTRA STUFF SALE May 18th and May 19th. 217 Cot‑ tage Lane, Middlebury.

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.

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

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

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YA R D S A L E . L A R G E AMOUNT of fishing gear and boating items. DR Chipper in excellent condition. Craftsman tools and many household items. May 18, 19 and 20.

8am. 1020 North Street, New Haven.

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Opportunities 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.

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.

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

Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling.

Must be willing to work nights & weekends.

Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center

Corner of Routes 22A and 74 • Shoreham, VT

TREE REMOVAL, ROOFING, carpentry, painting, property maintenance and much more.

Insured and references avail‑ able. 24 hour emergency ser‑ vice .802‑458‑2178.

ADDISON RUTLAND SUPERVISORY UNION Special Education Teachers Needed The Addison Rutland Supervisory Union is seeking qualified Special Education Teachers to support elementary and high school students. The qualified candidates will provide direct instruction along with academic and behavioral support to students with various disabilities. Small caseload and a supportive work environment exists. Experience in a co-teaching model is preferred. Special Education certification required. For additional information, contact Kris Benway, Director of Special Services at (802) 2654905. Applicants must apply on SchoolSpring.com.

Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union 49 Main Street Fair Haven, VT 05743 EOE Positions will remain open until filled

We think suits are boring too.

Apply today!

Ditch the suit and come join our dynamic sales team.

We’re looking for an advertising representative with some sales experience to sell new and service established accounts in Addison, Rutland and Chittenden Counties.

If you like helping others succeed, have strong communication skills, stay cool under pressure and have a creative, can-do attitude, we want to meet you!

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.

LAWN AND FLOWER bed services. Reasonable rates, free estimates. 802‑758‑2509.

Help Wanted

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

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

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EXPERIENCED, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE young woman has few spots available in cleaning schedule. Weekly, biweekly, camps and small businesses.

I supply all cleaning materials.

Call Erin for a free estimate.

802‑349‑4463.

Help Wanted

Send your resume and cover letter to Christy.

Christy@addisonindependent.com 58 Maple Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

Join our growing team!

Visit our website at www.achhh.org for more information about our open positions.

Write Your U.S. Senators

• Occupational Therapist, Full Time • Weekend Community Health Nurse, Full Time • Hospice Nurse • Personal Care Assistant • Evening Custodian, Part Time

Sen. Bernard Sanders 1-800-339-9834 2202 Rayburn House Office Bldg, Washington, D. C. 20515-4501

Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: Liz Gregorek, Director of Human Resources P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or email: hr@achhh.org Call (802) 388-7259 for more information

Sen. Patrick Leahy 1-800-642-3193 433 Russell Senate Office Bldg, Washington, D. C. 20510

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ASSISTANT DIESEL MECHANIC at Champlain Or‑ chards, Shoreham. Respon‑ sible for repair maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Mon ‑ Fri, 7am to 5:30pm.

Possible weekend work.

Understanding and ability to operate all pieces of orchard/ farm equipment and thorough knowledge of mechanical op‑ erations of engines, electrical and hydraulics. CDL preferred.

Please forward your resume to: hr@ChamplainOrchards. com.

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

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

The Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District is looking for a student-centered automotive instructor with ASE Certification (or equivalent) to join our collaborative Transportation Cluster for the 2018-19 school year. The successful candidate will have experience and proven success working with young people in addition to a minimum of two years of experience in general automotive repair. Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a Vermont Licensure endorsement in Career and Technical Education in Transportation 11-17C This position offers some flexibility and can accommodate candidates interested in both 1/2-time and full-time employment.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District is seeking a teamoriented, well organized, confidential administrative assistant to join our collaborative office team beginning July 1, 2018. The successful candidate will hold an associates’ degree and three years of office experience or ten years of experience working in a multifaceted professional office that emphasizes multitasking, problem-solving and flexibility in assignments and schedules. In addition the successful individual will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer and web-based application skills and also have experience promoting positive relationships among co-workers, board members, community members, volunteers and service representatives.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, résumé, three letters of reference, and any applicable transcripts and/or certificates to: Dana Peterson, Interim Superintendent Hannaford Career Center 51 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE These positions will remain open until filled. A candidate’s packet must be complete before an interview will be granted.

Public Works Employee Bristol, Vermont

The Town of Bristol is seeking qualified candidates to join the 5-member Public Works Department. Bristol (pop. 3,894) is a steadily growing, vibrant community located in the Champlain Valley in Addison County, Vermont.

The Road or Highway Department was recently renamed the Public Works Department in recognition that it supports the community in many ways beyond maintaining roads, sidewalks, and equipment. This position involves a variety of tasks relating to maintaining Bristol’s transportation system, public infrastructure, and municipal facilities. The Public Works Employee is responsible for routine maintenance, repair work, and following the direction of the Foreman. The position is full-time, requiring a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

A detailed job description is available at www.bristolvt.org.

Wage: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits package.

To apply, please e-mail a confidential cover letter, resume, and three references to townadmin@bristolvt.org with Bristol Public Works Employee in the subject line or send to:

Bristol Public Works Employee Search P.O. Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443 Deadline to apply is Friday, May 18, 2018. The Town of Bristol is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

RNS - Openings in multiple departments, and new grads are welcome to apply!

LNAS (HELEN PORTER MEMORY CARE)

- Full-time, permanent - up to $1,000 signing bonus available!

- Full-time, temporary - summer opportunity through August 31, 2018.

For more information & to apply, visit UVMHealth.org/PMC and click on “Careers.”

UVMHealth.org/PMC

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Two Heavy equipment operators – (Bulldozer or Front End Loader) Yearround positions, experience required, mechanical ability a plus. Benefits included. Call (802) 482-2335 for more information or send resume to: Hinesburg Sand & Gravel, Co., Inc., 14818 Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

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

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

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

K.A. BAGLEY, INC. is hiring for lawn care maintenance and landscaping. Need to be honest, reliable and moti‑ vated. Must have a valid driver license. Wage based on ex‑ perience. Call 802‑352‑9088 to apply.

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LIKE TO COOK? Get paid to cook 1 or 2 days per week.

Please call Barbara for details.

877‑3562.

RECEPTION DESK STAFF opening at The Inn on the Green in Middlebury, VT. If you have very strong customer service skills and are inter‑ ested in working in the hospi‑ tality industry, we would love to talk to you about joining our team. While experience is desirable, we will train the right person to be successful in our friendly, supportive en‑ vironment. The available shift is Saturday‑Tuesday, 2:30 ‑ 9:30pm (some flexibility in start time is possible). Please stop by, email innkeeper@ innonthegreen.com, or call 802‑388‑7512 for more infor‑ mation or to submit a resume or application.

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.

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SHARED LIVING PROVIDER for a woman in her 50’s with a mild developmental dis‑ ability. She needs to transition from independent living, and would like support in ensuring safety, medication oversight, and getting to her part‑ time job in Middlebury. Experience with Alzheimer’s desirable.

She loves to listen to rock’n roll and Christian music, read the Bible, watch game shows, and spend quiet time in na‑ ture. She smokes, and has an indoor cat. A county setting is ideal. Generous tax‑free stipend, monthly room and board payment and a respite budget. Call Donna Ques‑ nel at Community Associate.

(802)388‑4021.

BRANDON: PARK VILLAGE is now accepting applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apart‑ ments. Rents starting at $700, includes heat and trash. No pets. Laundry on site. Income restrictions apply. Call Summit Property Management Group at 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website, summitpmg.com.

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.

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

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAM‑ PLAIN waterfront camp.

Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for week‑ ends. 802‑349‑4212, no texts.

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

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

1 bath. Finished basement.

Washer, dryer, deck and yard.

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

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

Baba, 802‑373‑6456.

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

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.

HOME SHARE; LARGE room, private bath, shared kitchen. Non‑smoking. $400/ mo. plus garden and house‑ work. 802‑475‑2112.

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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

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.

MIDDLEBURY‑ FURNISHED ONE or two room suites. Pri‑ vate entrance, private baths, kitchen. All included; w/d, wifi, internet, utilities, off‑street parking. Tasteful. Immaculate.

Serene. In classic 1840 home. $400‑$500. Call/text Susan, 802‑989‑8941.

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

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

(Countryside Carpet and Paint)

RIPTON: SHARE A SPA‑ CIOUS home with woman in her 70’s who enjoys travel, knitting and crafts. $400/mo.

All included plus some help with yard work. Must be pet friendly. 802‑863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences and background checks required. EHO.

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

Washer, dryer. No smoking.

Available September through May. 860‑878‑9580.

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

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.

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NEW HAVEN, QUIET 1 bedroom, furnished, base‑ ment apartment. $650/month plus deposit, utilities includ‑ ed. No smoking, no pets.

802‑453‑3183.

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.

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.

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SHOREHAM 2‑BEDROOM, 2nd floor apartment. 920 Square feet. Pine floors. Eat‑in kitchen. Huge living room.

Propane heat & stove; electric hot water. Walking distance to elementary school. 20 min‑ ute ride to Middlebury. No smoking. No pets. Available April. $775/mo + utilities.

802‑388‑5411.

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

802‑282‑9110.

SIMPLY READY‑2‑BURN™ Everyday low prices; free de‑ livery ‑ free kindling; seasoned, clean, split, mixed hardwood.

Small orders OK. Click www.MIDDMEN.com or call 1‑855‑MIDDMEN™.

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.

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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.

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WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aer‑ ating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.Boats 6’ DINGHY, FIBERGLASS. Good shape, no leaks. $300.

OBO 802‑453‑4235.

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

New transom, anchor and ropes. Oars and life jackets included. 16’ trailer, new tires and rims, Bearing Buddies. 2 coats fresh Derusto paint. Great big lake boat. $1,000. OBO De‑ livery available. Also, for sale a Karavan 14‑16 foot boat trailer, 2007. Like new condition. Half the price of a new one. $700 obo. 802‑453‑4235.

Cars 2007 FORD F350 van. 12 pas‑ senger, excellent condition, 75,000 miles, no rust. $12,995.

Paul Stone, Orwell. 770‑9270.

HONDA ACCORD BLACK SE Sedan. $6,700. 121,000 miles. Leather, heated, electric seats. Well cared for. Snow tires included. Call 802‑462‑2366.

PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION 5/19/18 at 9am. Register from 7:30am, Williston, VT. Repos include: ‘16JD850i Gator, ‘15 Keystone Camper. 300 +/‑ Cars, Trucks, SUV’s. 802‑878‑9200.

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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.

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Vt. bans exporting ash wood to prevent Ash Borer spread

VERMONT — As part of the ongoing response to the recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the state, Vermont has joined the United States Department of Agriculture’s 31-state quarantine boundary, state officials announced last week. The quarantine will help reduce the movement of infested ash wood to un-infested regions outside of Vermont’s borders.

Ash wood may not be moved from Vermont to Maine, Rhode Island, or 7 counties in New Hampshire because the pest has not been identified in these states and counties. Vermont will be directing available resources to protect state forest health by providing Vermonters with low-risk options for use and disposal of wood that is already infested.

“The areas where EAB has already been found in Vermont pose the greatest risk to the health of our forests,” says Vermont Forests, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael

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ACT 250 (1) Addison (1) Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison Co. Regional Planning Commission (2) Lake View Cemetery Association (1) Middlebury (2) LAKE VIEW CEMETERY ASSOCIATION NOTICE

The Lakeview Cemetery Association will hold their annual cemetery meeting on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m., at the West Addison Community House.

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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT INVITATION TO BID

Harold Curtis Park 2018 Basketball Court Renovation Sealed competitive bids for renovations to the basketball court at Harold Curtis Park in East Middlebury will be opened at the Town of Middlebury Recreation Center Building on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at 2 PM. Information for Bidders and Bid Forms can be obtained without charge at the Municipal Building at 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, or can be accessed on the Town’s webpage at www.townofmiddlebury.org. Please contact Beth Dow at 388-8100 ext. 202 for additional information. Bids must be received by 1 PM on Tuesday May 29, 2018 to be considered for the contract.

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Snyder. “Based on science and our learning from strategies used in other states, we are choosing to focus on outreach and education in a collaborative approach to seriously limit further spread of the insect within Vermont.”

Vermont is developing a series of slow-the-spread recommendations, initially including recommendations for handling logs, firewood, and other ash materials. Examples of these first recommendations include: • Limiting movement of ash material to locations within the infested area, • Transporting logs during EAB’s dormant period, • Chipping infested materials so

EAB cannot survive.

As a first step in communicating the recommendations, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is contacting people who work in Vermont’s forest economy to provide information about where ash trees are likely to be infested, and how to best handle and transport material from those areas.

The state of Vermont already has a firewood quarantine in place to help prevent the introduction of damaging forest pests by prohibiting untreated firewood from entering the state. This firewood quarantine remains in effect.

In 16 years since first being detected in Michigan, EAB has been discovered

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY

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A Bid Bond will not be required.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Engineering Ventures, PC 208 Flynn Avenue, Suite 2A Burlington, VT 05401 Town of Middlebury, Public Works Offices, 1020 South Rt. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753 Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Street, Suite 103, South Burlington, VT 05403 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Engineering Ventures, PC located at 208 Flynn Avenue, Suite 2A, Burlington, VT 05401.

Bid, Guaranty, Performance and Payment Bond requirements shall follow the Town of Middlebury’s Bid and Contract Security Policy.

Federal minimum wage rates and public work employment laws are applicable.

A pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the Middlebury Public Works Building located at 1020 S. Route 7, in Middlebury, at 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2018 Representatives of Engineering Ventures and the Town of Middlebury will be present to answer questions from bidders and discuss participation requirements.

May 2, 2018 Kathleen Ramsay Town Manager 5/7

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #9A0371 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093

On April 25, 2018, Kit and Karen Harris, c/o Shangri La, LLC, 3556 VT Route 17, Starksboro, VT 05487 filed application #9A0371 for a project generally described as the construction of improvements and operation for a public events venue to operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The project is located 3556 VT Route 17 in Starksboro, Vermont.

The District #9 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 -- Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “9A0371”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before May 25, 2018, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion.

Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above.

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by May 25, 2018 Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Nonparty participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 4th day of May, 2018.

By: Geoffrey W. Green, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 82-879-5657 geoffrey.green@vermont.gov 5/10

in 31 additional states. Vermonters are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms

of EAB and keep an eye out for the beetle. Report suspicious findings on vtinvasives.org.

ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT OF THE ENERGY SUB-SECTION AND READOPTION OF THE ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Addison County Regional Planning Commission will hold two public hearings, the first on June 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at its offices at 14 Seminary Street in Middlebury, the second on July 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the same location on the proposed amendments to and re-adoption of the Addison County Regional Plan.

These hearings are being held pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4348. This notice is provided pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4444.

The Addison County Regional Plan is used as a basis for guiding planning efforts in the Addison Region. The Plan also will be used as regulatory review criteria in Act 250 and Section 248 proceedings. All areas within the jurisdiction of the Addison County Regional Planning Commission are affected.

The Addison County Regional Planning Commission proposes to make amendments to the Energy Sub- section of its Plan. It also proposes to re-adopt the entire Plan as amended. Accordingly, all sections of the Plan will be subject to discussion at the public hearing. Plan Sections include: INTRODUCTION _________________________________________________ 1-1 SUBSTANTIAL REGIONAL IMPACT _________________________________ 2-1 IMPLEMENTATION ____________________________________________ 2A- 1 POPULATION AND HOUSING _____________________________________ 3-1 NATURAL RESOURCES __________________________________________ 4-1 ECONOMY _____________________________________________________ 5-1 TRANSPORTATION _____________________________________________ 6-1 UTILITIES, FACILITIES AND SERVICES _____________________________ 7-1 FUTURE LAND USE _____________________________________________ 8-1 CONSISTENCY _________________________________________________ 9-1 Copies of the proposed plan are available from the Addison County Regional Planning Commission, 14 Seminary Street, Middlebury Vermont 05753, or online at www. acrpc.org. For further information please contact Adam Lougee at (802) 388-3141 or alougee@acrpc.org.

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TOWN OF ADDISON - NOTICE OF TAX SALE

The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of real property in the Town of Addison in the County of Addison are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such Town, to wit: Property Owners: Timothy J. Hanlon & Theresa Hanlon Property Address: 235 Jersey Street, Addison, VT 05491 • Parcel ID # JE0235 Land and premises described in a Warranty Deed from Marlene D. Bond to Timothy J. Hanlon and Theresa Hanlon dated October 4, 1990 and recorded at Volume 50, Page 337 of the Town of Addison Land Records.

Tax Year: 2017 • Amount of tax, interest, cost and penalties: $2,950.04 Property Owner: Louise Koerber Property Address: 144 Cedar Drive, Addison, VT 05491 • Parcel ID # CD0144 Land and premises described in a Decree of Distribution from the Estate of Robert F. Koerber dated June 18, 2007 and recorded in Volume 91, Page 364 of the Town of Addison Land Records.

Tax Year: 2016-2017 • Amount of tax, interest, cost and penalties: $2,908.02 Property Owner: Frank O’Neil Property Address: 403 Pheasant Run Lane, Addison, VT 05491 • Parcel ID # PR0403 Land and premises described in a Warranty Deed from Debra M. Mallott to Frank O’Neil and Nancy O’Neil dated August 1, 2003 and recorded in Volume 82, Page 407, and in a Quitclaim Deed from Nancy O’Neil to Frank O’Neil dated October 9, 2007 and recorded at Volume 92, Page 2 of the Town of Addison Land Records.

Tax Year: 2016-2017 • Amount of tax, interest, cost and penalties: $1,188.93 Property Owner: Charles Wilder & Diane Wilder Property Address: 9 Ten Acres Drive, Lot 51, Addison, VT 05491 • Parcel ID # TA0051-T A travel trailer located at 9 Ten Acres Drive, Lot 51 in the Ten Acres Drive Campground & RV Park.

Tax Year: 2016-2017 • Amount of tax, interest, cost and penalties: $945.31 Property Owner: Aaron Dupuis Property Address: 6640 VT Route 125, Lot 48, Addison, VT 05491 • Parcel ID # VR-0048-T A travel trailer located at 6640 VT Route 125, Lot 48 in the Sportsman Cottages Campground.

Tax Year: 2015-2017 • Amount of tax, interest, cost and penalties: $190.89 Reference may be had to said instruments for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appear in the Town Clerk’s Office of the Town of Addison.

So much of such real property will be sold at public auction at the Addison Town Clerk’s Office, 65 VT Route 17 West, Addison, VT 05491, on the 7th day of June 2018 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with interest, costs and penalties, unless previously paid. Property owners or mortgagees may pay such taxes, interest, costs and penalties in full by cash or certified check made payable to the Town of Addison. At tax sale, successful bidders must pay in full by cash or certified check. No other payments accepted. Any questions or inquiries regarding the above-referenced sale should be directed to the following address: Brian P. Monaghan, Esq. Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC 156 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401 bmonaghan@msdvt.com Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC, and the Town of Addison give no opinion or certification as to the marketability of title to the above-referenced properties as held by the current owner/taxpayer.

Dated at Addison, Vermont, this 30th day of April, 2018.

Caetlin Harwood, Collector of Delinquent Taxes Town of Addison 5/7,14, 21

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Ferrisburgh (Continued from Page 1) has reduced the dogs on her property yard; no work to seal an outdoor shed; of health is not satisfied with the to 20, along with 10 cats. Both sides open food and cat litter containers; progress made by Sheila McGregor, hope a member of the Vermont and evidence of rats on McGregor’s who operates Heidi’s Haven dog Board of Health can also attend. and a neighboring property owned rescue at 2512 Sand INSPECTION

by Lauren and Ricky Fisher.

Road, to rid her and a RESULTS Gaboriault said given the number neighbor’s property of a “We cleaned Gaboriault — who of dogs and cats, the volume of pet rat infestation. like McGregor was food and dog feces (also a rat food the garage McGregor has hired accompanied by an source) would be “hard to control.”

Middlebury attorney and installed attorney at the hearing — She was also concerned about Lesley Deppman and is two effective said her May 4 inspection “the speed of which this is being contesting the town’s feline found McGregor and undertaken,” and said McGregor assertion that her dog hunters her husband had made refused to use the poison in the rescue operation does not progress in sealing bait traps the pest-control company conform to Ferrisburgh and our rat the garage and an recommended, instead insisting on zoning. She and board problem attached shed from rats, one with which a company worker members did not fully was solved. covering the pet food was not familiar. see eye-to-eye on all the that apparently attracted McGregor said since the No rats, rat issues raised at the May the rats, and cleaning inspection many items had been waste, or rat dog feces from the yard moved, and that more work on the 8 hearing.

Specifically, the damage for on the roughly 1-acre garage had been done and produced town’s notice of months.” parcel. pictures to show the progress. zoning violation calls But Gaboriault McGregor agreed the shed had not — Sheila Heidi’s Haven a home also listed concerns, yet been dealt with, citing “standing McGregor occupation that requires including items inside water” in the yard from recent heavy a conditional use permit. and out that could harbor rain.

If that designation is enforced it rats; unfinished work to seal the McGregor said she has a new would give the town the right to property’s interior; “visible (dog) offsite home for composted feces impose conditions on McGregor feces around, old and new” in the (See McGregor, Page 32) that could limit the number of her dogs. Neighbors have for years complained that the 30 or more dogs have created noise and odors and sometimes gotten loose.

McGregor initially told the can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT selectboard this spring that the on Pages 30 and 31. zoning violation notice was not necessary because she would stop rescuing. McGregor’s attorney last NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING week described the grounds upon ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION which McGregor is appealing it.

REVIEW OF WHITING TOWN PLAN “The issue is the statue of The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) and Whiting Planning limitations has expired,” Deppman Commission will hold a joint public hearing on June 30th 2018 7:30 PM at the Whiting Town said. “She’s been in operation for Office at 29 South Main Street in Whiting. The Town of Whiting has requested that ACRPC over 15 years.” grant regional approval of their Town Plan pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4350(b). The purpose of the McGregor has during those review is to determine whether the Whiting Town Plan: years run Heidi’s Haven out of a (1) is consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302; 912-square-foot ranch home with (2) is compatible with its regional plan; an attached garage. Ferrisburgh (3) is compatible with approved plans of other municipalities in the region; and (4) contains all the elements included in 24 V.S.A. §4382. officials not only cited McGregor for Copies of the Whiting Town Plan can be viewed at the Whiting Town office or at ACRPC of at the zoning violation and ordered her 14 Seminary Street in Middlebury. to appear before the board of health Adam Lougee, to answer for the rat infestation, but Executive Director also changed town dog laws to make Addison County Regional Planning Commission rescue operations owners of the dogs 388-3141 5/14 they foster.

This is not the first time McGregor has said she would stop rescuing REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS dogs. In 2011 McGregor was MOUNT ABRAHAM UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT investigated by Vermont State Police 72 MUNSILL AVENUE Trooper Cathy Cappetta for animal BRISTOL, VERMONT 05443 cruelty; charges were dropped that REQUEST FOR VENDOR PROPOSALS July, in part because McGregor Mount Abraham Unified School District (MAUSD) is requesting proposals from reduced the number of animals on vendors to provide contracted instructional services in the areas below for the 2018-19 the property to comply with court school-year. conditions.

• Independent psychoeducational evaluations In Addison Superior Court • Occupational therapy documents Cappetta wrote that • Physical therapy McGregor told her she was “done • Intensive behavior support services • Medicaid and IEP management systems rescuing as she may have taken on • Speech and language therapy services too much.” That October McGregor • Deaf and hard of hearing services obtained a Pet Merchant License • Transportation from the Agency of Agriculture.

Service proposals must be mailed or delivered to Susan Bruhl, Director of Student This past Tuesday’s Ferrisburgh Support Services, Addison Northeast Supervisory Union, 72 Munsill Avenue, Bristol, VT Board of Health hearing continuation 05443 no later than June 1, 2018. also called for two inspections Copies of the request for proposals may be obtained by contacting Valli Audy at vauof the property to be conducted dy@anesu.org or at the Office of the Superintendent at the above address between and

by Ferrisburgh Health Officer 8AM and 4PM, Monday through Friday, prior to the date specified to submit proposals.

Jamieelynn Gaboriault and either the Period of Contract: MAUSD will enter into written agreements through a Memorandum of Understanding from qualified vendors for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, town constable or a sheriff’s deputy.

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One of those inspections will be Proposal Acceptance Period: Proposals must be received by 4PM on or before June done along with the pest-control 1, 2018 4/30 company hired by McGregor, who

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McGregor (Continued from Page 31) and takes non-composted feces to a Burlington landfill; the open food was for cats that roam free, including two that help kill rats; and that the pest-control company’s office and branch managers were familiar with the poison she had chosen.

In an email to the Independent McGregor said two cats roaming in her garage and attached shed had eliminated the rat problem, and she provided articles about how well

cats can control rats.

“We cleaned the garage and installed two effective feline hunters and our rat problem was solved. No rats, rat waste, or rat damage for months,” McGregor wrote.

In a follow-up email McGregor added, “The rat issue appears to be a town wide problem, as Jaimeelyn Gaboriault told me in conducting her inspection in February that she has seen rats at her property this year, and I understand from others

in town that they too have had rat issues.”

Ebel on Thursday said questions remained unresolved. For instance, he said that although McGregor stated pest-control firm managers were familiar with the poison she chose, she did not say they approved of it.

Also, neighbors shared with town officials and the Independent a Facebook post in which McGregor acknowledged the dogs on her

property have moved around and some of her dogs at no charge. urinated on the bait boxes left by the Ebel at the May 8 meeting asked if company.

Homeward Bound had reached out.

“There is that question of her “Not that I know of,” McGregor interfering or intervening with the said, adding, “I’m much more professionals,” Ebel said. comfortable working QUESTIONS with the rescuers I “She’s At the meeting, always work with.” neighbor Lauren Fisher still fully Board member said rats had done functional.

Jim Benoit asked $8,880 of damage to her She’s still if McGregor was property and alleged new uncomfortable with functioning rat droppings in her yard.

Homeward Bound.

She claimed contrary to as a dog “I don’t know McGregor’s promise to rescue.” anything about them,” the town to stop rescuing — Debbie Brace McGregor said. “there are eight new dogs Homeward Bound listed that were not on Executive Director last week’s page.”

Jess Danyow told the Independent At the hearing Gaboriault and she sent a Facebook message to McGregor agreed there were 20 McGregor on April 11, but had dogs at the home as of May 8, not heard back. The Heidi’s Haven but Fisher said on the online site Facebook page reads “typically Petfinder McGregor is offering 22 replies within a few hours” to a dogs for adoption. message.

McGregor said the dogs are at Homeward Bound was involved in foster homes, but neighbors said the 2011 animal cruelty investigation they were skeptical McGregor is and in a 2013 investigation into backing off rescuing, including a dog custody dispute involving Debbie Brace, mother of neighbor McGregor.

Scott Brace.

Danyow also said McGregor had “She’s still fully functional,” come to Homeward Bound five Debbie Brace said. “She’s still times between August 2013 and functioning as a dog rescue.”

July 2015 to reclaim dogs that had McGregor confirmed in an email wandered off her property and had that dogs not at her home were in been turned into Homeward Bound. foster homes, but did not answer Asked to clarify her remarks the specific question, “When was on Homeward Bound, McGregor the last time you accepted a dog for responded in an email, “I am not rescue?” familiar with Homeward Bound McGregor also told the selectboard policies or procedures for adoption.” this spring she could not afford to In the Thursday phone interview put dogs in kennels and requested Ebel said his aim was to find a to work with a pest-control firm that solution everybody could live with. would allow the dogs to stay at her “My perspective on this whole home, a condition to which the the matter is I’m hoping we can come board agreed. to resolution soon that all sides will Fisher claimed that McGregor respect and we can move forward in refused an offer from Homeward building our community,” he said.

Bound, the Addison County Humane Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at Society in Middlebury, to take in andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Cheever joins The Gridley Group

MIDDLEBURY — where he was employed The Middlebury real for six years estate firm RE/MAX After moving on from North Professionals, that endeavor Cheever The Gridley Group has found himself exploring announced that Cory the world of real estate. It Cheever has joined was this interest that led its office as a Realtor. him to RE/MAX, which Cheever has local roots; bills itself as the No. 1 he grew up in Bristol team in Vermont in 2017 and New Haven, where by transactions. he still resides with his Cheever’s cheerful wife of more than seven demeanor and humor years, Amanda (Yauch) CORY CHEEVER bring a relaxing Cheever. atmosphere to the office After graduating from Mount where he is always willing to help Abraham Union High School, out and is always more than willing Cheever attended Green Mountain to share a story about one of his College in Poultney, where he beloved Labrador retrievers, his graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor’s new colleagues said. The public is Degree in Environmental Studies. His invited to stop in to the RE/MAX love for the outdoors and educational North office at 101 Court St. and experience led him to a job with the congratulate Cheever on joining the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, RE/MAX team.