Monday, May 21, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 4

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, May 21, 2018

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Students end their school experience with an epic hike

Art exhibits look back

Scholastic journey turns physical

• Two new exhibitions at Middlebury College cast viewers back – one to 1968, the other to images of childhood.

See Arts Beat, Page 10.

By JOHN FLOWERS RIPTON — School. You get out of it what you put in, as they say. And at Ripton’s North Branch School, student effort isn’t just measured by the amount of time spent in the classroom or in front of a computer screen.

For graduating 9th-graders, it’s also measured in miles — 23 of them, all associated with an annual “We believe three-day backpacking trek that stretching along the Long Trail.

Established in 2007, oneself “The Hike,” as it is simply physically is called, has become much as important more than a gut busting as stretching slog through knee-deep emotionally, snow, water-logged ground and meandering mountain developmentally, intellectually, streams.

It’s become a metaphor socially, for the scholastic journey the artistically.” students have taken through — Tal Birdsey North Branch School’s 7th-, 8th- and 9th-grade years.

Like the spring season in which it is held, the hike is about renaissance, taking that next step from middle school to high school.

“The hike affords them time to see, literally and metaphorically, how far they have come, to look back (See The Hike, Page 16)

Shooting birds... with a camera • Wildlife photographer Brian Machanic will tell you how he makes great pictures in a talk in Addison. See Page 35.

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Inside and out

FIREFIGHTERS CHECK ON a fire in Weybridge last Wednesday afternoon. The fire started in a garage at 310 Pine Ridge Lane. See story on Page 2.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

What is to come of old schoolhouse?

• The owners of the Case Street Community Club in Middlebury hope to make a decision. See Page 3.

Neighborhood push-back prompts solar project move Developer wants array further from downtown

By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — Public backlash from residents over a proposed 25-acre solar array just outside downtown Brandon has led the developer to seek an alternative site — possibly in town, perhaps elsewhere.

In a letter to the Vermont Public Utility Commission dated March 30 and shared with the Brandon selectboard last week, Conti Solar of Edison, N.J., requested that it be allowed to

switch sites due to “significant opposition to the project from neighboring property owners and residents due to aesthetic concerns.”

The company proposed putting up solar panels on two 12.5-acre parcels at the intersection of Country Club Road and Park Street Extension, about a mile from downtown Brandon. The land in question, owned by Bill Brooks, is agricultural and has been used to (See Solar, Page 14)

NORTH BRANCH SCHOOL ninth-graders are seen climbing down from the top of Mount Abe in the middle of their annual three-day backpacking hike along a portion of the Long Trail.

Courtesy photo

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Supreme Court backs Vergennes DRB ruling

SEVERAL AREA FIRE departments responded to a garage and house fire in Weybridge last Wednesday afternoon.

Independent photo/Angelo Lynn

Blaze claims Weybridge garage, firefighters spare home

By JOHN FLOWERS WEYBRIDGE — A Wednesday, May 16, blaze tore through a garage at 310 Pine Ridge Lane in Weybridge, though local firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading much to a connected two-story home.

Weybridge Fire Chief Bill Sinks said it was at around 4:30 p.m. that his department was toned out to the home, a five-bedroom reproduction colonial owned by Peiter and Betty Schiller — who were thankfully not in their abode at the time of the blaze.

Sinks said the two-vehicle garage was fully involved when

firefighters arrived, and the blaze was spreading to an L-shaped connector linking the garage and the home. Sinks quickly called for mutual aid from the following fire departments: Middlebury, New Haven, Addison and Bristol.

Bristol firefighters provided key coverage at the Middlebury station to ensure the county’s shire town would have ongoing protection while its force was in Weybridge.

Fortunately, the wind that day blew the fire away from the direction of the home, which helped firefighters in their efforts.

Sinks gave major kudos to the firefighters who responded, as well

as a civilian who pitched in during the early stages of the blaze: Former Salisbury firefighter Chris Bagley — now a Weybridge resident — was in the area and helped direct a fire hose at the scene until more help arrived at the scene.

“He really jumped in,” said Sinks, who estimated a combined total of around 50 firefighters ultimately responded to the call.

Middlebury Regional EMS stood by to ensure firefighters received medical care if they needed it. One firefighter reported being a little light-headed and short of breath, but all emerged from the incident in good shape, according to Sinks.

Firefighters remained at the scene until around 10 p.m., Sinks said.

Officials are still probing the cause of the blaze, though Sinks doesn’t believe it was arson. There was no estimate for the cost of the loss as of press time.

He called the garage and L-shaped connector total losses.

Sinks expressed gratitude to all the firefighters who helped out.

“They’re volunteers and put their lives on the line, with all that time in training,” he said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Vermont Environmental Court has for a second time ruled in favor of the Vergennes Development Review Board and against Mahaiwe LLC, the owner of record of Grist Mill Island, in a dispute over perimeter fencing for the island.

The DRB insisted on a railing fence around the island to protect occupants of additional apartments proposed in 2016 by Mahaiwe, of which Ferrisburgh resident David Shlansky is the principal owner.

Mahaiwe maintained that the existing style of fencing, essentially hanging chains between posts, was adequate, and that the DRB lacked the authority or standards to base requirements, and the company appealed the decision twice. This was Mahaiwe and Shlansky’s second loss on the question after an initial setback in April 2017.

In a May 10 decision Judge Thomas Durkin sided with the DRB on all issues Mahaiwe raised in its second appeal, but the decision has little practical impact. Shlansky said in an email last week he had already installed the required fencing and moved ahead with the project, which replaced his former office space in the former Grist Mill on the island with three apartments and converted an outbuilding into two more apartments.

“We have two fences, the one we want and the one we needed to install so we can populate our apartments.

The work is done though we’re still doing some landscaping,” Shlansky wrote.

In its original permit the DRB required Mahaiwe to “replace and (See Fencing, Page 3)

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Fencing

MEMBERS OF THE Case Street Community Club in Middlebury are looking at future uses of the historic Quarry Hill School building, which was built in 1880 and used as a one-room schoolhouse until 1954.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Future of old schoolhouse up in the air Historic building in need of more money

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Members of the Case Street Community Club will soon make some decisions on the future of the historic Quarry Hill School building, a well-preserved throwback to an era when the Vermont education system was made up of one-room schoolhouses.

Built circa 1880 by famed, prolific architect Clinton Smith, the Quarry Hill School (not to be confused with the current preschool of the same name about a quarter-mile west) served Case Street-area students until 1954, a year that ushered in a more centralized education system in Middlebury Village. Around a dozen people now have a stake in the old Quarry Hill Schoolhouse; their relatives bought it from the town of Middlebury back in 1954 for $1,000.

Now shed of its educational mission, the building has served as a spot for bingos, suppers, private parties, kids’ activities and community get-togethers. It served as home base for the Sodbusters Horseshoe Club until December of 2013, when the group moved to Bristol. The Sodbusters had rented the property for its events for four decades.

The non-profit Case Street Community Club still tries to hold monthly activities at the old schoolhouse. But longtime association member Joan Forbes said the building will need some major work in order to become more of a community asset and/ or rental opportunity. The list of needs includes some composting toilets, installation of new windows and painting — both interior and exterior, according to Forbes.

She hopes the association will soon arrive at a consensus on the

future of their organization.

“Some want to dissolve it, others want it to continue the way it is,” Forbes said. “We’re trying to get a meeting together to see who wants to preserve (the association).”

Dissolution of the association would beg questions on how the Quarry Hill School would be managed in the future, noted Forbes, who’d like to see the group continue and expand. Forbes said the association can’t legally sell the building, though it could transfer the property to another nonprofit.

Preserving the old structure will mean raising some money

for improvements. Association members have in the past raised funds through events like flea markets, a “big truck show,” pie socials, apple festivals, potluck dinners and bingos. In March, the building hosted a “maple syrup day.” A big yard sale is currently in the works, Forbes said.

Anyone wanting to help improve the Quarry Hill School should email Forbes at forb8j@gmail.com.

“The main thing now is for us to decide what we want to do with (the building) as a community,” Forbes said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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(Continued from Page 2) waterway below, and the risk posed install perimeter fencing on the is that a person could fall into the Norton Grist Mill property including water, installing a physical barrier is modifications to close off any breaks not an irrational means of mitigating in the fencing that currently exist. the risk.”

The fencing shall be substantially Further, he wrote, zoning boards identical with the perimeter fencing have “‘broad discretion’ in attaching on Pumphouse Island as proposed conditions” to permits. by the Applicant.”

Durkin also disagreed with The conclusion of that condition Mahaiwe’s contention that the refers to Shlansky’s offer to install “DRB has no authority to attach either type of fencing, including the the conditions in its decision,” style he insists is not writing “the legislature necessary. specifically granted “I skim the opinion “Experts say that municipalities the as saying that the city the old fence we power to regulate can not only tell you have is plenty safe safety through zoning what type of light and in fact warns and to attach conditions fixture to use, it can tell people as much to permit approvals.” you what type of fence He also dismissed to build. And it can do as the fences at Mahaiwe’s assertion so without telling you Niagara Falls. But that the “DRB any standards other a committee of conclusion that the than what it feels like,” non-experts knows fence is unsafe is he wrote. “Experts say better.” a legal conclusion that the old fence we — David Shlansky based on no objective have is plenty safe and standard.” in fact warns people as Durkin wrote, “We much as the fences at Niagara Falls. elaborate on our April 28, 2017, But a committee of non-experts analysis to note that the type of knows better.” fence required by the DRB decision Durkin noted Mahaiwe challenged is taller and has fewer and smaller the April 2017 Environmental Court gaps than the existing fence. The decision in part because the “DRB’s factual underpinning implicit in the decision violated Appellant’s due condition — that the site will be process rights as the regulations fail safer with the fence required by the to articulate a safety standard.” decision than it is with the existing Durkin wrote that the fence — is therefore supported by Environmental Court’s 2017 substantial evidence.” decision “noted that the standards But Shlansky wrote he still set out in the Regulations ‘are believes the DRB’s imposition of based on a reasonable person’s the fencing was arbitrary. understanding of safety, which “Other municipalities even in is not an impermissibly vague Vermont do it a lot differently, mostly benchmark.’” professional zoning staff working Durkin added in his May 10, 2018, off of clearly written rules that tell decision, “Where the dangerous you exactly what the concern and characteristic is a precipice with a standards are,” he wrote.

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Guest editorial The Vermont Senate’s most shameful vote

By Stephen C. Terry In the closing hours of the 2018 Legislative session on Saturday night, May 12, the Vermont Senate cast one of the most shameful votes I can ever recall in its decision to reject Karen O’Neill, Gov. Phil Scott’s nominee for the Vermont Labor Relations Board.

Shameful, as it was the legislative version of a kangaroo court, since there was clearly prejudicial bias on the part of the Senate resulting from an intense lobbying effort from the Vermont State Employees Association.

The result: for the first time in a quarter century, the Senate refused to give its advice and consent to a Governor’s nominee after the union spent weeks pressuring and haranguing Senate Democrats to reject O’Neill.

The Senate carried out the political assassination late in the day by a cowardly voice vote rather than by roll-call so that all Vermonters would not know how each individual Senator voted.

After the political murder, the state employees’ union on May 15 bragged on its website how its “deluge of calls and emails to Vermont Senators” opposing O’Neill had been successful for the first time in 25 years in stopping a gubernatorial nominee.

Sadly, no one will know how each Senator actually voted on the Senate floor on what had become a matter of controversy after Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Chair of the Senate Economic Development, and Housing Committee, and a long-time former labor lobbyist, engineered a 4-1 vote against her nomination before his committee. Voting no were four Democrats with the lone Republican Senator supporting her nomination in committee.

The union heavily lobbied against O’Neill’s confirmation because she cast the deciding vote in favor of the Scott Administration’s “last best offer” in contract negotiations between the union and the Administration.

This lobbying and subsequent vote against O’Neill was nothing more than pure political retaliation intended to pressure the Vermont Labor Relations Board to reconsider its vote in favor of the Scott Administration.

The union has also gone to court seeking judicial help in overturning the Labor Board’s decision.

THE NEUTRAL POSITION The Board is a six-member body with two members representing management, two representing labor, and the remaining two classified as “neutral.”

The Senate rejected O’Neill’s nomination arguing that she did not meet the “neutral” standard as outlined in Vermont law. The law defines a neutral person as “individuals in high standing not connected with any labor organization or management position, and who can be reasonably able to serve as an impartial individual.”

O’Neill applied for the neutral position because she is retired from a career as a federal prosecutor, a lawyer for Green Mountain Power, as well as General Counsel for Vermont Electric Power Co. She also did a stint working at Gravel & Shea, a Burlington law firm, where she specialized in helping clients comply with employment law, including providing training to managers and supervisors on topics like sexual harassment, discrimination, and effective management performance.

After she applied for the job, her candidacy was vetted by an independent panel that included a very well-respected labor representative from the United Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the very union that has long represented unionized electric workers in Vermont. By a unanimous decision, the review panel sent four well-qualified candidates to the governor for his selection for the vacant “neutral” slot. Gov. Scott selected O’Neill.

POLITICAL HATCHET JOB I applauded the Governor’s nomination because I worked with O’Neill for many years at Green Mountain Power where her ability to deliver fair and impartial advice on many issues, especially employment issues, (See Shameful vote, Page 5)

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A TREE BLOSSOMS behind a shed in Middlebury last Thursday morning as spring sweeps across the county.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Teachers don’t need coaches, they need more teachers I was hired at Bristol Elementary School in the spring of 2012, when I moved to Vermont, to be the literacy support teacher for grades 3 through 6. I had taught grades 2 through 8, mostly reading, writing, social studies and science, for over 20 years.

Over the last six years the number of students at Bristol Elementary School has fluctuated around 250. The students, though obviously living in the same small Vermont community, are diverse academically and socially. Along

with the diverse needs of the students, society now expects the school to deal with issues that used to be handled by the family, church, doctor or other outside professionals. The highly skilled and professional teachers at the school do their best to teach them all. The schools not only teach but counsel, feed and emotionally support many of our students.

The supplemental literacy department that I joined consisted of myself and one other highly experienced teacher, and three

educational assistants, all of whom were very skilled, one with a professional background in teaching students with reading disabilities. Our aim was to help students (many of whom were up to two or even three years behind their peers) to read grade level material.

I worked with approximately 25-30 students each year, some every day, others only twice a week. I also met regularly with classroom teachers to plan, support, coordinate instruction and give professional development, (See Lowy letter, Page 5)

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Lowy letter

Shameful vote (Continued from Page 4) were highly respected by union and management employees. Her willingness to give back to Vermont in her retirement was admirable and totally consistent with her character and values. Her nomination to the Labor Relations Board also brought much needed gender diversity to the all-male Board. My ever-lasting regret now is that I was not able to testify in favor of her nomination when a parade of witnesses inspired by the Vermont State Employees Association ganged up on her to bludgeon her credibility and character.

The political hatchet job on O’Neill is also the result of the hyper-partisanship that is now becoming business as usual in the Vermont State House. This is a trend that results from the deep divisions on key issues between Republican Gov. Phil Scott and the Democratic leadership in the heavily Democratic dominated Legislature.

Recently, lawmakers from all political allegiances - Democrats, Republicans, Progressives and Independents- will tell you, privately, that Montpelier is becoming more and more like Washington, highly- partisan

where legislators are instructed by party leaders and powerful interest groups on how to vote.

I have been resisting that odious comparison as it is not in the character of the Vermont Legislature I have been intently observing since 1965. But now, after the shameful, cowardly, vote on the O’Neill nomination, I sadly admit that I was wrong.

Note: Stephen C. Terry of Middlebury has observed the Vermont Legislature in action since 1965 as a reporter, newspaper editor and a member of the Vermont business community. He serves as a political analyst for WCAX-TV.

Letters to the Editor Change state law to provide better health care access

Aren’t we all just tired of the healthcare dilemma, discussion, debate, and failed attempts at political remedies in Vermont, let alone across our great nation?

The healthcare issue is huge and important, yes; but much of the national discussion around the problem seems old to most of us by now, and common perceptions have moved well beyond frustration to fatigue, or worse, indifference.

After all, hasn’t the situation become one step forward (e.g., American Healthcare Act – “Obamacare”) and two steps back (e.g., another political storm, and we are still paying more than ever)? Can there ever be a fix to this expensive mess we call American healthcare?

To be specific, the answer to that simple question is, “No, there is not a single solution to this very

complicated problem.” There are paths to follow that have their own challenging, individually missioned, seemingly unrelated milestones that can be attained. Step by challenging step, achieving these milestones will lead us to a healthcare environment that will eventually be acceptable for the majority of parties concerned.

There is a movement growing up from Vermont’s grass roots that represents the people that see one of those necessary milestones, and it has bravely entered the battle to attain it. They are on a good track.

Namely, this mission is to push forward universal access to primary care. Let me explain why this is so important: In hospitals across the country, including those in Vermont, emergency departments typically represent the second highest cost — the first being

intensive care departments. Why? Because emergency departments (EDs) are geared for emergent care, for trauma victims or patients that have immediate healthcare needs.

EDs are staffed with highly skilled medical and supporting staff; they utilize highly technical diagnostic equipment; and they are designed to serve as an all-important gate of access into the host hospital. So, what is the problem?

Emergency departments were formerly (and sometimes still are) referred to as “Emergency Rooms” because, as described above, they served people who needed emergent care — immediate medical attention requiring skilled medical staff and diagnostic equipment not available at the local doctor’s office. This patient population was, and still (See Hills letter, Page 7)

(Continued from Page 4) as did the teacher working with grades kindergarten through 2.

By the time I left, in the spring of 2017, there were just three people in the supplemental literacy department, and next year there will be just one teacher working with students who needed extra help learning to read in kindergarten through grade 6. The number of students and the range of their needs have not changed, but the staff working with them has. The district is moving to a model where fewer staff work directly with children, and there are more “coaches” who work with teachers.

Any intervention (extra support) will depend on scores on brief screening assessments, not on teacher recommendations or more lengthy evaluations.

This model is based on several false assumptions. One, that teachers are failing with some students because they lack the skills, or are not working hard or smart enough.

Having taught in New York, New Jersey and Vermont, I can easily say that the teachers I observed at BES (and I spent a lot of time in classrooms) are by far the most skillful, professional and committed. But say, for example, you teach a class of 20 third-graders, and two are reading on a first-grade level, three at a second-grade level, 10 at third-grade level and five at

fourth- through sixth-grade level.

It’s crucial that you ensure that those five students who are reading like first and second graders get the teaching they need to improve while not ignoring the needs of the strongest students. Imagine that in that class there is a student whose parents are going through a messy divorce and comes in crying and disorganized every morning. And another student is a survivor of a childhood trauma, which gives him a hair trigger reaction to frustration and any negative interaction. Still another student suffers from ADHD and has difficulty sitting still and concentrating for more than five minutes.

This is not an unusual example — ask any public school teacher.

That teacher doesn’t need a coach to tell her how to do a better job — that teacher needs specialists (other adults) to give support to the students who struggle academically, emotionally and behaviorally so that she can do her job — teaching the whole class.

Yes, we need to spend money wisely to keep taxes affordable. But is the solution to hear more staff who will “coach” and have little or no student contact. Let’s put our money where it should be — on trained people who work directly with students.

Michele Lowy Middlebury

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Obituaries

Louis Lee graveside service

Arthur Sears, 75, Middlebury

ORWELL — The graveside committal service and burial for Louis Lloyd Lee, age 78, who died December 16, 2017, will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 2 p.m., in Mountain View Cemetery in Orwell.

MIDDLEBURY/NORTHFIELD — Arthur W. Sears, 75, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at EastView Residential Care in Middlebury. He was born in Northfield on Feb. 23, 1943, the son of Leon and Rebekah (Winslow) Sears. He graduated from Northfield High School class of 1962 and earned an Associate’s degree from Champlain College in 1965.

He was a member of the Vermont Army National Guard for six years.

He worked with his father at Northfield Insurance for almost ten years and later owned and operated a fuel distribution business in the Middlebury area for many years.

He was a member of the United Church in Northfield. He enjoyed skiing, boat building and dancing.

He married his longtime companion, Hannah Clark. He is survived by his wife Hannah of Middlebury; a sister, Evelyn Sears of Starksboro; and a few nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, there are no calling hours. He will be interred in the family plot at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Northfield. A gathering to celebrate Arthur’s life will be conducted at the VFW on Exchange Street in Middlebury, Saturday, June 2, from 2-4 p.m.◊

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William Richard Jr. memorial service WEYBRIDGE — A memorial service for The Rev. William J. Richard Jr. will be on Sunday, May 27, at 3 p.m. at Weybridge Congregational Church. A reception will follow.

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Cecilia Rogers celebration of life MIDDLEBURY — The family of Cecilia (Red) Rogers invite current and past friends to a celebration of her life on Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m., with remembrances beginning at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will be held at Sanderson’s Funeral Home in Middlebury.

Travel group visits local busineses

MIDDLEBURY — The Traveling Sightseeing Associates (TSA) is a local travel group that has been taking one trip a month since September 2017. Since January 2018, the TSA has visited and toured several businesses including Danforth Pewters Workshop and Store, Beau Ties Ltd., Otter Creek Brewery (that included a tasty lunch), Vermont Soap and Maple Landmark.

Tasty food was also enjoyed the day the group took the ACTR bus to Dakin Farms in Ferrisburgh for Maple Open House Weekend.

In April, the TSA went to the Middlebury Studio School and TSA MEMBERS SHIRLEY Perkins, left, Vivian Maheu, Diana Landwehr, experienced an introductory pottery class and then some family Jan Walker and Eleanor Coeby visited Beau Ties Ltd earlier this year.

Photo by Michael Glidden members came along for a lunch at the Magic Wok restaurant. The TSA visited the Henry Sheldon Museum in January and the Middlebury College Museum of Art in May. On the docket for future travels this year are the Vermont State Historic sites of Chimney Point and Mount Independence. The Champlain Maritime Museum and the Shelburne Museum will be explored, as will the towns of Brandon and Bristol. Whenever possible, the group takes ACTR bus to visit their chosen destinations.

Contact Jan Walker at janwalkervt@together.net or VERMONT STUDIO SCHOOL instructor Kathy Clarke meets with TSA 802-388-4220 if you are interested in participating in the TSA. All are members, Shirley Perkins, left, Eleanor Coeby, Georgia Hamilton, Liz Sears and Diana Landwehr. welcome.

Photo by Jan Walker

Mt. Independence hosts bird walk this Saturday ORWELL — Enjoy a walk on the wild side by participating in the annual Early Bird Nature Walk at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. This guided walk is on Saturday, May 26, from 8 to 10 a.m.

Noted bird expert Sue Wetmore of Brandon will guide the walk.

The Lake Champlain corridor is important for many birds as they fly north in the spring. Wetmore will

discuss the world of birds and talk about their habits and habitats. It’s possible that participants will see everything from small birds such as warblers to perhaps an osprey or bald eagle. Every year the group tries to find a new species to the list of birds seen on Mount Independence.

Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. No pets please.

The fee is $5 for adults and free

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for children under 15, and includes visiting the museum after the walk and all the trails. This special event takes place right before the site opens for the regular season at 10 a.m. Mt. Independence will be open daily, May 26 through October 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information about Vermont’s state-owned historic sites at historicvermont.org/sites.

Obituary Guidelines

Levi Waterman, L.B. Giza, David Wimmerman; Autumn Gold, Anton Rifelj, Deane Rubright, Susan Santry, Elizabeth Jewell, Shay Pouliot, George Brewer, Hap Brakeley c/o Patty Brakeley, Mike Ellis, Julia R. Broughton, Kirk Cousino, Mike Korkvc, Dale Severy, Betsy Killorin, Ron Hallman, Patty Reynolds, Walker Whittemore, Nicholas Michael, John Benton, Bob Cyr, Betsy Killorin, Thomas R. Smith, Geoff Butller, Heather R. Clark, Janice Fisher, Brian Thomas, Jim Morrill, Tim Solari & Barb Lester, Paul Laroque

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Letters to the Editor

We would like to thank all the people who turned out this year to make Green Up so successful.

When the snow finally melted, the roadsides looked ghastly! It didn’t the Federal Adjusted Gross Income seem like we could get it all done.

Volunteers from Salisbury, Leiceswe find that those 45 and older ter, and Brandon crossed town and make 74.7 percent of Vermont Income — 50.1 percent by those 55 county lines to make sure Route 53 was covered for its entire length. and older.

Many participants greened up on It is clear that cutting the property (Education) tax is heavily more than one day all over the area to biased toward benefitting the older make sure out-of-the-way and thinly populated spots got attention. We also and wealthier Vermonters. These had the assistance of the Odyssey of same Voters are often called the the Mind (OV) students who made Republican base.

Most of these people do not have this into a fundraiser for their organichildren in our schools at this time, zation. The Lake Dunmore/Fern Lake Association helped publicize the need nor are likely to be in touch with for extra volunteers. The Addison the challenges and educational County Solid Waste Management needs in our complex changing District found us extra bags when we times.

Yes, we do need to encourage our ran out. teachers and school boards to make our kids’ education both better and less costly. But, do we really want to follow Scott’s arbitrary top down lead and compromise our kid’s education to make this segment of Vermonters better off?

Bob Zeliff Bridport

Don’t shortchange teachers to pay off the wealthy I don’t know anyone who likes to pay taxes. Most of us would like to see our taxes reduced.

At the same time, Vermonters have long wanted and consistently voted for the best schools for their kids. By our State Constitution this means equal education for all Vermont students. We don’t have a few great schools with many cheap but poor-quality schools like many states.

Vermont has achieved the goal of providing one of the very best educations for all our students. This is a core asset for our kids that we do not want to compromise.

Yes, it is relatively expensive.

Yes, it can be improved both in quality and cost. Act 46 and its predecessors are incrementally achieving this. They are doing this at the local level where the unique problems of our many tiny communities and schools are better understood. I hope the teachers; school boards and legislators con-

tinue to work hard to improve both quality and cost while addressing our diminishing student population.

I’m sure they will!

It is notable that the Governor’s top down proposal does not address quality at all! That seems not important to him. He does not differentiate between our tiny communities and our largest school districts. This too, seems unimportant to him. Only Cost. Arbitrary head count quotas. No New Taxes.

Nice campaign slogan.

I’ve tried to find out who would benefit by less property taxes. To do this I’ve relied on the data provided by “The Vermont Tax study 20052017” produced by the Joint Fiscal Office in January of 2017.

What I’ve found is that 85 percent of the total net Property Tax is paid by people 44 and older — 64 percent by those 55 and older. Sort of what you would expect if one thought about it.

Now if we look at their share of

Many helped Leicester Green Up

Once again, local businesses/ residents contributed to the cook-out hosted by the Leicester Historical Society, at the Leicester town buildings. And thank you Mother Nature for a beautiful day on May 5.

Litter begets litter. If we do “mini” green ups throughout the summer and fall, it may not be so daunting next year and the leaf-peeping season will be even more beautiful.

Finally, thank you to everyone who never litters and teaches the next generation to cherish the land (participating in Green Up is a great way to do that). They are the vast majority of Vermonters. See you next year if not sooner.

Kate Briggs Diane Benware Leicester Green Up Coordinators

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Hills letter (Continued from Page 5) is, relatively small in the world of healthcare delivery. (More on this later. . .) In the “old days,” there was a designated “room” where these emergent patients would be seen.

However, today — as then — these emergent patients are, in reality, a small minority of the overall healthcare patient population. The resulting problem, caused by more and more sub-acute patients being seen by EDs geared for highly acute patients, is called “over-utilization.”

Quite simply, this is waste.

EDs have unfortunately become the catch-all for patients that don’t have a doctor (or insurance), cannot get an appointment to see a primary care doctor in time, or are mentally ill patients “delivered” to the facility.

So, what was formerly an “Emergency Room,” has evolved into a complex and expensive “Emergency Department” that attempts to deal with all that is thrown at it.

The waste of highly skilled staff time and the use of expensive equipment are extremely costly.

According to the Green Mountain Care Board Report for 2015 (revised for 2017), the overall average charge for an ED visit was $2048 — significantly higher than a typical monthly mortgage or rent payment. In 2015, there were 240,356 total ED sameday discharges in Vermont that drove hospital charges of $492,148,138 — and these numbers do not include those patients that were admitted to the hospital from the ED! Now, let’s dig one level deeper: Nearly 60 percent of those Vermont ED same-day discharges represent patient treatments that are discharged over 90 percent of the time.

Within this group of patients, state legislators, and ask that they a large portion represents what is move the S.53 initiative forward this referred to as lower acuity, and have session. less emergent care needs. In other David Hills words, many of these people (let’s Middlebury say, half) should not have to be David Hills is the managing presenting at our hospital EDs for partner of Waypoint Management colds, flu, rashes, or “symptoms, Services based in Middlebury, signs, ill-defined conditions.” Let’s Vermont. He is a 25-year veteran all agree: the most appropriate of Healthcare consulting in over 50 provider to treat these patients is the Institutions across the United States. primary care system.

If Vermont establishes universal access to primary care, this current condition of waste in our emergency departments will be drastically impacted — saving Vermonters at least an estimated $40-$50 million annually.

This solution will pay for itself in a short time, and, in addition, patients struggling with chronic conditions will begin to seek less expensive care earlier. Every Vermonter wins with better access to primary care. There are some smart folks in Vermont right now that are working hard to get this done.

For political reasons in Montpelier, Senate Bill S.53, “Universal Access to Primary Care,” is facing serious adversity from representatives and senators. However, you can help this bill to be passed during this legislative session. This is one of those milestones we referred to earlier that will move us toward a better healthcare environment overall. Free primary care may sound counter-intuitive to those that aren’t privy to the larger impact; but, for the good of our healthcare system in Vermont (and the entire nation, for that matter), this action must be taken.

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MUHS Music Department Spring Concert in Middlebury. Monday, May 21, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Middlebury Union High School, Charles Ave. Featuring the MUHS Concert Choir and Concert Band. The band will be performing a movement from Johan de Meij’s “Planet Earth.” Free and open to all.

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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 802-377-1419. 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.

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.

Ruth Hardy for Vermont State Senator campaign kickoff party in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 22, 5 to 7 p.m., American Flatbread, Marble Works.

Join a family friendly party to kickoff Ruth Hardy’s campaign for Vermont State Senate.

Flatbread will be served, there will be a cash bar, and opportunities to make your hopes and dreams for VT seen and heard. Financial contributions of any size will be gratefully accepted to support grassroots democracy.

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.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Shoreham. Wednesday, May 23, 11 a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Corn chowder, tuna salad sandwich, coleslaw, dessert, and beverage. 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.

James Blair on photography in Middlebury.

Wednesday, May 23, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Join James P. Blair, retired “National Geographic” photographer, as he discusses some of the 36 photographs from the Sheldon Museum’s collection now on view in the exhibit Our Town: Love, Joy, Sadness, and Baseball — 100 Years of Photography from the Sheldon Museum. Limit 20. Reserve your spot at 802-388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org Authors Ken Ilgunas and Bill McKibben in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m., The Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Environmental writers in conversation with McKibben featuring

Open Studio weekend

QUILTER JUDITH REILLY, who created “Conrad Trary’s Blue Barn,” above, will be just one of the local artists opening up their studios to the public during the Vermont Craft Council’s Open Studio Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reilly’s studio is at 24 Conant Sq. in Brandon.

Ilgunas’ new book, “This Land Is Our Land: How We Lost the Right to Roam and How to Take It Back.” Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

“Is there an Opioid Crisis in Bristol?” in Bristol.

Wednesday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Bristol Fire Station, West St. Join Bristol medical providers, Bristol Police, the Regional Prevention Partnership Coordinator/H.E.L.P. Director, Executive Director for the Turning Point Center and Volunteer Consumers in for this panel discussion of how the opioid crisis is affecting Bristol, and what local resources are available. Note: park in the visitor designated areas.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, May 24, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. A roast turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, roll, and pound cake with berries will be served at noon by students from the Champlain Valley Christian School. 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.

Pilgrimage presentation in Middlebury.

Thursday, May 24, 3-4 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jones presents an illustrated reading of poetry, travel log writing and video in the wake of his 500-mile hike of El Camino de Santiago de Compostela last summer in France and Spain. Free and open to the public.

Michael Nerney in Brandon. Thursday, May 24, 7-8 p.m., Brandon Inn, 20 Park St. Nerney, an internationally renowned consultant in substance abuse prevention and education will address current trends in adolescent substance use, why adolescents love risk-taking, how

drugs change the adolescent brain, and how to effectively support your child, among others.

Free.

A Night of Excellence in Brandon. Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Otter Valley Union High School. Route 7 South. OVUHS will honor many of the great accomplishments its students have achieved throughout the year. Awards vary from recognition of community service to prestigious book awards and scholarships to colleges for juniors.

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Fill a Public Works Truck in Middlebury. Friday, May 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Recreational Center, 154 Creek Rd. Help the Town of Middlebury Department of Public Works put an end to hunger. Bring your non-perishable food to the Rec Center and have fun with music, games for kids, free food and drinks, and “touch the truck” for the little ones. The goal is to fill an entire public works truck with food for the HOPE food shelf.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury.

Friday, May 25, 11:30 a.m., Rosie’s, Route 7 South. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., meal served at noon. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, and maple bread pudding. 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.

Pianist Christopher McWilliams in Middlebury.

Friday, May 25, 12:15-1 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. In this concert, Mr. McWilliams will feature his original works for solo piano including a Prelude and Fugue and a four-movement sonata.

“What Do We Do Now? The climate fight in context” lecture in Middlebury. Friday, May 25, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Renowned author and activist Bill McKibben speaks about the many crosscutting currents right now and how we make

sense of where politics, science, and policy are taking us at the moment. Free and open to the public. Refreshments and social hour to follow.

Handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com.

Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes.

Friday, May 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes meatloaf, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Free.

Gumbo Ya Ya in New Haven. Friday, May 25, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Vineyard opens at 5:30 for picnicking. Bring a lawn chair and relax to the sounds of this a rock and roll stew, cooking up soul calypso, ska, reggae, worldgroove, and n’awlins funk. Free.

Wine by the glass and hot food and available for purchase.

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Early Bird Nature Walk in Orwell.

Saturday, May 26, 8-10 a.m., Mount Independence, 497 Mount Independence Rd. Bird expert Sue Wetmore, guides this walk to identify the birds of spring and spring migration.

Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

No pets please. Meet in front of the Museum.

More info at 802-948-2000 or historicsites. vermont.gov/directory/Mount Independence.

29th Annual Lawn Sale in Lincoln. Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. Sponsored

by Weathervane United Senior Housing. If you would like to have a sale, contact Jodi at 802-453-2785. For $15 you will be included on the map. Spaces are also available on the walkway between the store and town clerk’s office.

Annual Plant and Bake Sale in Monkton.

Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monkton Friends Methodist Church, 78 Monkton Ridge.

More info at 802-453-5192.

Plant sale, bake sale and luncheon in Brandon.

Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St. Brandongrown small trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, veggie and herb starts for sale. A luncheon of

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communitycalendar Hot Dogs, homemade baked beans and coleslaw, along with a variety of homemade goodies for sale, will be in Fellowship Hall. Note: Depending on construction, plant sale may be in front of the cemetery instead of the church.

More info contact Mary Cliver at 802-247-0180 or Phyllis Torrey at 802-247-7897.

Vermont Crafts Council Spring Open Studio Weekend. Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., locations around Addison County and Brandon.

Take a look at what local artists are up to in this statewide celebration of the visual arts. Meet local artists in their studios a purchase high quality artwork. More info and map of participating studios available at vermontcrafts.com/ OSW/maps-directions.html.

King Pede in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, May 26, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall, Route 7. A sandwich supper followed by an evening of fun and card games.

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Masonic Breakfast in Bridport.

Sunday, May 27, 7:30-11 a.m., Bridport Community Hall. All-you-can-eat breakfast with plain and blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon and eggs, coffee, juice and fruit cup. Adults $8/children $3. All proceeds to benefit Masonic charities. More info call Russ Buck at 802-758-2685.

Vermont Crafts Council Spring Open Studio Weekend. Sunday, May 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., locations around Addison County and Brandon.

Take a look at what local artists are up to in this statewide celebration of the visual arts. Meet local artists in their studios a purchase high quality artwork. More info and map of participating studios available at vermontcrafts.com/ OSW/maps-directions.html.

Mark LaVoie plays in Middlebury. Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. LaVoie has been playing harmonica, and performing for 40 years. His solo-voice and harmonica performance is a unique acoustic style reminiscent of the late, great, blind legendary harmonica player Sonny Terry. 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 Honey in the Hive in Middlebury. Sunday, May 27, 3-4 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. 100 Eastview Ter. A local, skilled and energetic quartet presents a concert of French Canadian and Celtic music using fiddle, piano, bass, banjo and feet. Free and open to the public.

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Memorial Day Parade in Middlebury. Monday, May 28, at 9 a.m. The theme of this year’s parade is “Keeping Their Memory Alive”. Remember our fallen asked for nothing but to be remembered when sacrificing their all. Those interested in participating in the parade must call Middlebury American Legion Post #27 at 802-388-9311 to register by Wednesday May 23rd.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, May 29, 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 spinach quiche, tossed salad, mixed vegetables, wheat roll, and applesauce 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.

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Service seminar in Middlebury.

Wednesday, May 30, 8-9:30 a.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Join social relations expert Lauri Brown and learn the importance of a positive attitude, extra attentiveness to customers, and customer-friendly language in this seminar offered by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. Members free, non-members $10.

Fish processing seminar in Vergennes.

Wednesday, May 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fish & Wildlife will hold a one-day fish processing seminar at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes. Learn how to clean, fillet and cook fresh Vermont fish. Registration is required. Email letsgofishing@vermont. gov or call 802-265–2279.

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Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Lunch of Shepherd’s pie, broccoli florets, dinner roll, and cantaloupe 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 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Addison County Bike Club Annual Meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, May 31, 6:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St.

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“A Streetcar Named Desire” opera in Middlebury. Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Opera Company of Middlebury presents André Previn’s faithful opera adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ classic play, its jazzinflected score evoking a highly charged New Orleans setting. A pre-performance talk will take place one hour before curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. Tickets: rows B & C $55, Rows D-M $65, Balcony $80/ available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222. More info at ocmvermont.org.

“The Big Meal” on stage in Middlebury.

Sunday, June 3, 4 p.m., Stonecutter Spirits, 1197 Exchange St. Somewhere in America, in a typical suburban restaurant on a typical night, Sam and Nicole first meet. Sparks fly. And so begins an expansive tale that traverses five generations of a modern family, from first kiss to final goodbye. A Middlebury Actors Workshop production.

Opening and artist talk in Rochester.

Sunday, June 3, 4-5 p.m., Big Town Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Edward Koren talks about his work. More info at bigtowngallery.com.

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GREG GERBRANDT BRINGS Stanley Kowalski to life in the Opera Company of Middlebury’s production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” on Friday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St., in Middlebury.

VUHS Pops Concert in Vergennes.

Friday, June 1, 6 p.m., Auditorium, Vergennes Union High School, Monkton

Rd. “A Streetcar Named Desire” opera in Middlebury. Friday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Opera Company of Middlebury presents André Previn’s faithful opera adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ classic play, its jazz-inflected score evoking a highly charged New Orleans setting.

A pre-performance talk will take place one hour before curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church.

Tickets: rows B & C $55, Rows D-M $65, Balcony $80/ available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222. More info at ocmvermont.org.

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Branch to Spoon: Carving Workshop in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rokeby, 4334 U.S. Route 7. Join instructor Robert Palmer for a day of spoon carving at Rokeby Museum using hand tools and traditional Swedish methods. Register at Shelburne Craft School. Cost: $100 plus $75 Hand tool cost (you will keep the hand tools).

Rhubarb Festival in Middlebury. Saturday June 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Its’ time for everything rhubarb. For $10, festival-goers get a freshly made sandwich, a green salad with raspberry-rhubarb dressing and rhubarb pie with whipped cream. Homemade rhubarb and rhubarb-strawberry pies for sale, and sweets and savories; gently used bling, scarves, ties, books; wide variety of plants and seedlings.

Games and face painting for kids, and live music throughout the day. Half the proceeds go to HOPE. Handicapped parking behind the church or at nearby high school. More info at 802-388-8080 or cvuus.org.

Garden sale and silent auction in Bristol.

Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3319 Route 116 South. Help raise funds for the Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Foundation. There will be a plant sale, bake sale, and a unique selection of

home and garden décor.

Eugene Charleboise and Friends in Bridport.

Saturday, June 2, noon-3 p.m., Bridport Town Hall, 82 Crown Point Rd. Join Bridport Seniors for a BBQ by Pratt’s Store, country music and a room full of raffle and silent auction items featuring plants and flowers from Golden Russett Farm. 50/50 raffle. Proceeds to benefit Town Line First Response. All ages welcome.

Tickets $5. Advanced purchase recommended.

Call Michelle to reserve at 802-377-1419.

National Trails Day Hike into History in Orwell.

Saturday, June 2, 2-3:30 p.m., Mt. Independence State historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. It’s National Trail Day. Mount Independence Coalition board member Mark Brownell leads this guided hike into Revolutionary War history.

Piano recital in Middlebury. Saturday, June 2, 7-8 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. 100 Eastview Ter. The younger piano students of Diana Fanning perform a recital. Free and open to the public.

Caroline Cotter in Brandon. Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. With a captivating soprano voice and award winning songwriting, Caroline Cotter’s travel inspired songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths of the human heart.

Show $20. Dinner & show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@ brandon-music.net to reserve.

Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio in Ripton.

Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, Route 125. This trio slides “from sweet acoustic Appalachian old-timey vibe with Patty Griffinesque lyrics to brassy New Orleans blues piano with a bone thrown to Bessie Smith.” Open mic followed by featured performers. $10 general admission/$15 generous admission.

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Garden sale and silent auction in Bristol. Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3319 Route 116 South. Help raise funds for the Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Foundation. There will be a plant sale, bake sale, and a unique selection of home and

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Legislative breakfast in Bridport. Monday, June 4, 7-8:45 a.m., Grange Hall, Routes 22A and 125. Meet with Addison County legislators and discuss issues important to Addison County. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps our hosts to defray the cost of opening their hall.

Sponsored by Bridport Grange 303 and the Addison County Farm Bureau.

James Blair talks in Middlebury. Monday, June 4, 3-4 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 11 Eastview Ter. In “Pollution: A Threat to Man’s Only Home …

‘The Past is Prologue,’” well known freelance photojournalist Blair will share his experience and photographs on the subject. Free and open to the public.

LIVEMUSIC MUHS Music Department Concert in Middlebury. Monday, May 21, 7 p.m., Middlebury Union High School.

Emerson, Granner & Company in Middlebury.

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

Christopher McWilliams in Middlebury. Friday, May 25, 12:15 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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

Del Rue in Middlebury. Saturday, May 26, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte.

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.

Eugene Charleboise and Friends in Bridport.

Saturday, June 2, noon-3 p.m., Bridport Town Hall.

Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio in Ripton.

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

Caroline Cotter in Brandon. Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Diana Fanning piano students in Middlebury.

Sunday, June 3, 7 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

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“JUST KIDS: PHOTOGRAPHS from the Nicholas Gift,” will open on Friday, May 25, in the Overbrook Gallery at Middlebury College and will run until Aug. 12.

Exhibits look back; one to 1968, one to childhood Two new exhibits open on Friday, May 25, at Middlebury College.

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Gallery. 1968 was a year of upheaval and transformation — a year in which national and international events spawned intense vocal expression and protest. This exhibit, through the lens of art, music and THE EXHIBIT “1968: The Whole World is Watching” opens at Middlebury College’s Johnson Memorial literature, looks back 50 years to Gallery on Friday, May 25, and will run through Aug. 12. consider the issues that transformed Stephen Nicholas, the Museum now American society.

The second exhibit, “Just Kids: holds many hundreds of photographs Photographs from the Nicholas of children. Drawn from every Gift,” is on display in the Overbrook corner of the globe and representing a broad spectrum of social and Gallery at the Museum of Art. Whether it was a time of joy economic circumstances, the images or a time marked by turbulence, portray children in good times and every adult has survived childhood. bad, in states of blissful play or Whatever the circumstances, harrowing isolation, or just being one thing is certain: Children kids in a world that either answers have always been a magnet for their expectations or exceeds their comprehension. photographers, ranging Some of the from elated first-time photographs in this parents to cool-eyed exhibit invite us to professionals with imagine lives and decades of experience. For situations very different whatever reason, children from our own, and are likely to be more photographed than any

by Greg Pahl some may remind us of moments in our own other single subject. Some earlier existence, in of the most universally another time, another beloved images to be found in art and literature — place. Among the photographers from Gainsborough’s “Blue Boy” included are Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Degas’s “Little Dance” to Louis Stettner, Danny Lyon and “Pinocchio” and “Huckleberry Leonard Freed.

Both exhibits, which are on Finn” — present us with a vision of the state of childhood, a vision display through Sunday, Aug. 12. constantly evolving and reflecting They are free and the public is DEL RUE WILL rock Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar in Middlebury at 86 welcome. changes in historical experience.

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of May 21

GUMBO YA YA bring their spicy mix to Lincoln Peak Vineyard at 142 River Rd. in New Haven on Friday, May 25 at 6 p.m.

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) GUMBO YA YA AT LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD Gumbo Ya Ya will perform at Lincoln Peak Vineyard on Friday, May 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Gumbo Ya Ya is a rock and roll stew, cooking up soul calypso, ska, reggae, worldgroove, and n’awlins funk, topped with delicious spicy solos and improvisations, served with an uplifting message and fine vocals. With flavors of the Allman Brothers Band, Little Feat, Traffic and The Band, tunes are dished up by the superbly funky Felix Anderson and Glenn Goodwin on drums and bass, Jim Carroll and John Dickason on guitars, and taken into the interstellar reaches by Ron Rost on keys and Poppy Rees on vocals.

The vineyard opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Delicious hot food available from The Antidote, and wine by the glass. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

No alcohol may be brought onto the grounds, and please leave your pets at home. The concert series happens rain or shine — there’s room on the winery porch in case of rain. Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in New Haven. More information is at lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live musical

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

Then, on Saturday, May 26, Del Rue takes to the stage at 9:30 p.m.

Del Rue is a band based in Rutland, and consists of Aaron Brush on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Austin Herber on rhythm and lead guitar, Justin Fornari on drums and Zack Primrose on bass and saxophone.

Their debut album Solid Ground is an eclectic mix of rock, funk and almost ska sounding tracks.

For more information, call 802388-0002.

SR. WEEK CHOIR CONCERT There will be a Senior Week Choir Concert on Friday, May 2, at 8 p.m. in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts. The College Choir delights the audience with their favorite choral repertoire of the past four years, celebrating singers in the class of 2018. This Music Departmentsponsored performance is free and the public is welcome.

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Hoehl Family Foundation invest $225,00 in Tri-Valley Transit MIDDLEBURY — The Hoehl Family Foundation of Burlington has awarded a 3-year grant totaling $225,000 to Tri-Valley Transit (TVT), doing business as Addison County Transit Resources and Stagecoach Transportation. The support will allow TVT to build out its volunteer driver services within the Dial-A-Ride program to meet the expanding need for costeffective services.

The Hoehl Family Foundation was founded in 1993 by Robert and Cynthia Hoehl to support Vermont through grants to local nonprofits that help Vermont families and communities overcome issues and challenges. Today, the mission is to enhance the lives of Vermonters through the support of nonprofits that help meet Vermonters’ basic human needs, education, religious beliefs and health.

ACTR, a division of Tri-Valley Transit, has received prior support from the Foundation. In 2012, a gift of $75,000 helped build the Community Transportation Center and a second gift of $25,000 provided general support for the Dial-A-Ride program. “We are honored by the Hoehl Family Foundation’s continued investment

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in community transportation,” said Jim Moulton, Executive Director of TVT. “This gift will increase our capacity to recruit and retain volunteer drivers who are the heart of the Dial-A-Ride program.”

Dial-A-Rides are free doorto-door rides for vulnerable populations who cannot access the Shuttle Bus System. TVT works with Volunteer Drivers to provide these rides and reimburses them for mileage. TVT’s support of the program includes volunteer recruitment, background checks, Dispatch service, quality assurance checks, insurance verification, vehicle spot-checks, reimbursement administration, training/support and community outreach.

Neighbors who are aged 60plus or living with an ADA-eligible disability may use the free service up to six times each month. It changes lives by providing access to medical care, meal sites and food shopping, necessary appointments and social enrichment. Demographically, in 2000, 15 percent of the county’s population was age 60 or older.

In 2010, that number had risen to 20 percent and, by 2020, it is projected to rise to 27 percent. As people age, they often become less

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By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — A controversial solar project in Brandon and a state mandate has prompted the Brandon Planning Commission to form an Energy Committee.

Brandon Planning Commission Chair Stephanie Jerome and Planning Commission member Michael Shank appeared before the Brandon Selectboard on May 14 to request approval for the formation of the Energy Committee.

Jerome explained that the state mandated that Vermont towns create an energy plan addendum to their town plans. The Brandon Energy Committee will look at town maps and outline preferred sites for solar, wind and hydroelectric energy projects. The goal is to avoid controversial energy projects that may be sited in less desirable locations (see accompanying Conti Solar story on Page 1).

“It’s to insure that the Conti Solar kerfuffle doesn’t happen again,” Shank told the selectboard.

The Brandon Town Plan currently addresses the siting of solar projects in detail, including that large projects be adequately screened from public view, and that they are not sited on agricultural land. But having an Energy Plan would give the town another layer of oversight over the location of renewable energy projects.

“It gives us control over the siting of these solar, wind and hydro projects,” Jerome said.

The Energy Committee already has five members, Shank said. They

are Edna Sutton, Gary Meffe, Lowell Rasmussen, Jerome and Shank, who will serve as committee chair.

Selectboard Chair Seth Hopkins asked how having an Energy Committee would prevent future project siting conflicts like the one with Conti Solar. Shank explained that the Energy Committee works with the Rutland County Regional Planning Commission.

“We can create a criteria list so companies do a better job of consulting with the town about our preferences,” he explained, “and they’re not searching needlessly for sites that are not suitable. Ideally, it will streamline things on both sides.

We can actively identify where we would want those kinds of projects.

Conti showed us that we need to do a better job of communication.”

Hopkins then asked what would prevent private landowners from developing a project on their own property, and Shank acknowledged that the Energy Plan would not be legally binding.

But Jerome added that the goal is to give the town as much control as possible over where future projects go.

“We all want to do our part, but we just want to make sure it’s done within our standards,” she said.

“There is an indication that there are more of these projects (like Conti Solar) coming down the pike, and we want to get our ducks in a row.”

The selectboard unanimously approved the formation of the Energy Committee, not to exceed five members.

Solar (Continued from Page 1) grow corn for decades.

Dubbed “The Babcock Solar Project,” the 2.2-megawatt array would have produced enough electricity to power 500 homes.

The plan included a very comprehensive landscaping plan that Brandon selectboard members and residents alike acknowledged as being well thought-out. But no amount of landscaping was going to shield the fact that the open fields along Country Club Road and Park Street Extension would be covered with solar panels in clear view of many neighboring residents and the roadway.

Brandon is home to a number of solar arrays, but they are sited in areas away from well-traveled roads and neighborhoods. The Brandon Town Plan includes an extensive section on solar siting, and the new Energy Committee approved by the selectboard May 14 will now develop a more comprehensive plan for renewable energy projects in Brandon (see story above.)

When Conti brought the project before the Brandon selectboard on March 12, a number of abutting property owners and local residents attended and voiced their concerns

over the solar development of so much open land so close to the roadway.

“Despite our efforts on the aesthetics plan, we received significant negative feedback … from neighbors who had major concerns related to the aesthetics of the project,” Vice President Eric Millard wrote in the letter to the state utilities regulator. “While we continue to believe that our landscaping plan will mitigate any negative aesthetic impacts of the project, we also want to be respectful and responsive to the feedback we received from neighbors in the local community.”

Millard goes on to request approval from the commission to relocate the project to a more suitable site, and more time to do so. The Rutland Herald reported that Conti could consider sites in Sunderland or Springfield if a site in Brandon doesn’t work out.

Brandon Town Manager Dave Atherton shared the letter with the Brandon selectboard Monday night.

“They’ve been great to work with,” he said of Conti Solar. “We’ve given them names and other locations they might be interested in.”

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The Hike (Continued from Page 1) on the highs and lows, to see what they made together, who they are and who they became,” North Branch School head teacher Tal Birdsey said in summarizing the mini-odyssey.

“We have found that the harder it is, the greater joy they have in conquering it.”

Flanked by three adults, the school’s six 9th-graders began the hike on Wednesday, May 9, at the Long Trail access in Ripton and appropriately ended it at roughly at the same spot on Friday, May 11.

Ben Huston of Waltham and Oscar Downing of Ferrisburgh were among the small student contingent. They had both looked forward to the hike since each entered the school more than two years ago.

“It’s always a highlight of the year,” Huston said. “I understood it in 8th grade.”

And both said the experience was worth the wait. In addition to wading through lingering snow drifts and wringing out saturated socks, the students got to see the first blooms of spring and the reawakening of wildlife after the long winter hiatus.

But it wasn’t all about physical exertion.

Each student was asked to bring three poems and read one on each of the days. This follows a school tradition that someone reads a poem to the school every morning in meeting.

One of Huston’s selections was

THE GRADUATING NINTH-GRADERS from The North Branch School in Ripton convene at the summit of Mount Abraham during the threeday hike on the Long Trail that culminates their three years at the school. Shown are, from left, front row, Monroe Cromis, Will Crawford, Oscar Downing, Ben Huston, Lena Sandler, Sydney Weber and Henry Wagner; back row, Tal Birdsey and Chris Huston.

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“Birches,” by literary giant and former Ripton resident Robert Frost. A portion of that poem seemed like a great tie-in to the epic hike he and his classmates were taking.

It’s when I’m weary of

considerations, And life is too much like a pathless wood Where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs Broken across it, and one eye is weeping

NORTH BRANCH SCHOOL ninth-grade students start their annual Long Trail hike on May 9.

From a twig’s having lashed across it open.

I’d like to get away from earth awhile And then come back to it and begin over.

Participants said the weather was

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great on day one — “almost too hot,” Huston recalled.

That heat stood in sharp contrast to the frosty remnants of a long, stubborn winter.

“On the north side of the mountain, there were places with four feet of snow,” Downing said.

Birdsey called this year’s edition the snowiest of the eight annual North Branch School hikes that have taken place thus far.

Organizers maintained a fairly slow pace on the first day of the journey, according to Huston.

“We’d go for a little bit and then take a break, then go a little more and take a water break and get some food,” he said.

But leaders picked up the pace on day two and especially on day three.

“Everybody pushed themselves more,” Huston said. “Even though we got more tired, we all got stronger.”

The faster hikers obligingly paused from time to time to let the slower participants catch up.

In addition to Downing and Huston, the other 9th-graders on the trip were Will Crawford, Lena Sandler, Sydney Weber and Henry Wagner. 2014 NBS graduate Monroe Cromis of Bristol also took part in the trek. She just finished her first year at UVM and spent the last few summers working at camps and leading 50-day backcountry canoe trips.

Friendships became closer; respect for one another grew with each step.

And that’s just the way Birdsey wanted it.

“The idea is that they have (See First night, Page 17)

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First night (Continued from Page 16) enough about ourselves and each learned enough about themselves other to bring each other to the and each other that they are ready top, and to celebrate what we to ‘step up and out,’” he said. “The found saw there,” he said. “It is physical demands are important: a sense of completion, of time We believe that stretching and intensity doing what they do oneself physically is as important to sharpen senses and soften the as stretching emotionally, hearts.” developmentally, intellectually, Downing called the experience socially, artistically.” “excellent.”

On the first night, the crew slept “At the end of it, I felt I could in an open-air shelter. go for another The second night they day,” Downing bedded down in the “After the first said. “Overall, the loft of the Skylight day we had experience definitely Lodge on the Long gone so slow outweighed the wet Trail. that we were boots or wet clothes.”

Every individual three hours Huston agreed. was committed to “Overall, I’d behind schedule. not letting down the say it exceeded We walked collective group. my expectations,” “We were pretty the last two Huston said. “Of motivated,” Downing or so miles in course there were said — especially the dark with some (challenging) when the group had to headlamps.” moments, but make up time. overall, it was more — Oscar Downing “After the first day happiness and good we had gone so slow feelings and about that we were three hours behind being together, than it was being schedule,” he explained. “We grumpy and mad at nature.” walked the last two or so miles in Ben’s dad, Chris Huston, was the dark with headlamps.” one of the adult leaders of the trip.

Like Huston, Downing had An enthusiastic hiker himself, he considered the trek to be akin to a got the added enjoyment of seeing rite of passage. his son and his classmates take “Last year when the 9th-graders on — and conquer — a major left for the hike, I was pretty upset challenge.

I had to stay here instead of going “It broadened their perspective up there,” he recalled. of what they were capable of The daily scenery was a major physically,” Chris Huston said, highlight of the trip, according to adding it was great “being around Downing. these incredible young people who “We went right as the trees were are starting the next chapter of blooming,” he said. “Every day, their lives. we’d wake up and there were a few “They were very inspiring,” he more leaves on the trees and a few added. more flowers.”

Reporter John Flowers is at The hike was strewn with peaks johnf@addisonindependent.com. and valleys, mimicking the highs and lows of human existence.

Birdsey noted the sense of accomplishment they all felt upon reaching the summit of Mount Abraham.

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Otter Valley Union Middle and High School honor roll BRANDON — The following Otter Valley Union Middle and High School students have been named to the honor roll for the fifth marking period of the 2017-2018 school year.

7TH GRADE Principal’s List: Abigail Adamsen, Brooke Bertrand, Bryn Blanchard, Ella Brytowski, Keith Carrara, Kylee Forrest, Sydney Gallo, Pajua Gamba, Andrew Kenyon, Ryleigh LaPorte, Anna

Lee, Olivia Miner, Genevieve Mott, Ella Moyer, Eliza Norford, Emily Peduto, Elena Politano and Morgan White.

Honor Roll: Kelsey Adams, Tucker Babcock, Jordan Beayon, Lauren Costales, Jaden Grace, Meghan John, Valerie Johnson, Sophia Kopp, Taylor Lampman, Morgan Landesman, Katelyn Lee, Benjamin Lufkin, Mackenzie McKay, Braedon McKeighan, Alyssa McRae, Cadence Muth,

Harley Neilson, Gavin Parry, Thomas Politano, Katelyn Prescott, Marquise Reed, Tyler Roorda, Alivia Sheldrick and Keith Sinclair.

8TH GRADE Principal’s List: Hayden Bernhardt, Jasmin Capen, Marissa Conners, Michael Dame, Olivia Depatie, Sienna Diezel, Jamie Dube-Bordeau, Keenan Hogan, Alice Kieth, Anna Kerr, Lauren Konarski, JoAnna Ray, Tyson Stickney, Umaryn Swift, Gunnar

Tinsman and Kieran Williams.

Honor Roll: Dylan Anderson, Jarrod Brutkoski, Tanner Brutkoski, Natasha Capen, Luca Cifone, Madison Colburn, Austin Cormany, Jade Flanders, Brittney Jackson, Luca Klein, Maggie Loyzelle, Garacyn Mitchell, Fraser Pierpont, Madison Quenneville, Nichole Racine and Evan Thomas.

9TH GRADE Scholar’s Roll: Joseph Cijka, Grace Coolidge, Mallory Lufkin, Madilyn Morgan, Mia Politano and McKenna White.

Principal’s List: Paige Backus, Caleb Chrisamore, Melody Henry and Marie Hudy.

Honor Roll: Aidan Blier, Brittany Corey, Melody Falker, Mathew Hernandez, Raychel Kemp, Cole Letourneau, Jessica Malbon, Nicholas Marcoux, Karlton McDonough, Bonnie Moore, Madeleine O’Connell, Jadynn Pope, Carlie Roorda and Connor Watters 10TH GRADE Scholar’s Roll: Kati Bashaw, Livia Bernhardt, Lauryl Blanchard, Morgan Daly, Phoebe Elliott, Edward Kopp, Carolynn Lafountaine, Jocelyn Noble, Stephanie Palmer, Shayla Phillips, Leah Pinkowski and Elinor Ross.

Principal’s List: Kristin Markie and Haleigh Pelkey.

Honor Roll: Caitlin Bixby, Tyler Boynton, Chrisma Brenenstuhl, Kiaria Corbett, Haley Curtis, Ashlynn Depatie, Evan Diaz, Julia Eastman, Alia Edmunds, Isabella Falco, Emma Falquero, Madison French, Mary Kingsley, Morgan LaPorte, Jordan Lemieux, Ian

Ouellette, Nicholas Pecor, Spencer Pelkey, Sawyer Pierpont, Aiden Purcell, Jacob Quenneville, Sophia Walker, Olivia White and Keisha Young.

11TH GRADE Scholar’s Roll: Joshua Beayon, Michael Bedard, Samuel Buswell, Ella Chaney, Hayden Gallo, Nathaniel Hudson, Benjamin Klein, Nicholas LaCoille, Dylan Mackie, Patrick McKeighan and Ethan Sulik-Doty.

Principal’s List: Mickeen Hogan and Hunter Johnson.

Honor Roll: Jack Adams, Evelyn Bart, Meghan Chaney, Nathan Claessens, Nathan Depatie, Collin Elliott, Clay Hays, Hayden Hull, Timothy Kittler, Gabriella LaGrange, Brenna McCullough, Marcus McCullough, Chauncey Moncrief, Jacob O’Connell, Kathryn Paynter, Victoria Racine, Reilly Shannon, Colby Smith and Aedan Taylor.

12TH GRADE Scholar’s Roll: Madison Coombs, Michael Daly, Olympia Kulp and Alexandra Lear.

Honor Roll: Sabrina Brown, Samantha Carroll, Ashley Clark, Brittney Danforth, Bryan Desabrais, Kyla Dodge-Goshea, Hunter Eddy, Olivia Gaissert, Sawyer Heath, Tricia John, William Kelly, Brandi Leno, Joshua Letourneau, Benjamin Markowski, Jonathan McKeighan, Gabriela Poalino, Cameron Silloway, Justin Tremblay, Payson Williams, Christa Wood and Wilson Worn.

UNGRADED Honor Roll: Sarah Dolney and Jamee Eugair.

County students earn degrees from Saint Michael’s College

COLCHESTER — More than 500 students received undergraduate degrees and 63 received master’s degrees at Saint Michael’s College on May 13.

Several Addison County residents received their degrees in the commencement ceremony held at Ross Sports Center on the Saint

Mike’s campus. They were: Bachelor of Arts: Anna Bernice Willenbaker of Vergennes.

Bachelor of Science: Aaron Joseph Benway of Bristol, Nathan K. Peck of Leicester, Meghan Jane Hahr of Starksboro and Danielle Jean Brown of Vergennes.

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Boys’ lax: Otter Valley, Mt. Abe tie; Tigers fall

Addison Independent, Monday, May 21, 2018 — PAGE 19

ADDISON COUNTY — The Otter Valley and Mount Abraham-Vergennes teams settled for a double-overtime stalemate to highlight local boys’ lacrosse action late last week. In other play the Eagles and Middlebury boys both came up short.

OV AT MT. ABE On Saturday the Otters and Eagles battled to a 5-5 tie after two overtimes. OV goalie Alec Stevens and Mount Abe’s Grady Brokaw each made a dozen stops, including key saves in the overtime periods.

The Eagles rallied from a 5-3 third-period deficit and were led by Sam Paradee’s two goals and Phoenix King’s goal and two assists.

Ryan Rougier and Ryan Bonar added a goal apiece for the Eagles, (See Lacrosse, Page 20)

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 5/16 MUHS vs. Essex........................14-4 5/17 GMVS vs. VUHS........................13-2 5/18 VUHS vs. Milton.........................12-2 5/18 CVU vs. MUHS........................15-10 5/19 MUHS vs. Burlington .................16-1 Boys’ Lacrosse 5/16 St. Johnsbury vs. Mt. Abe..........11-5 5/17 Woodstock vs. MUHS................10-9 5/19 Hanover vs. MUHS......................6-2 5/19 OV vs. Mt. Abe.............................5-5 Baseball 5/16 Mt. Abe vs. Missisquoi..................9-3 5/16 OV vs. Hartford..........................12-0 5/17 Mt. Abe vs. Fairfax.......................4-1 5/17 Spaulding vs. MUHS....................4-2 5/17 VUHS vs. Missisquoi....................8-2 5/18 OV vs. Bellows Falls....................6-0 9/19 Mt. Abe vs. Milton.........................9-5 5/19 Milton vs. Mt. Abe ......................10-8 5/19 MUHS vs. Fairfax.......................17-7 5/19 VUHS vs. Spaulding.....................4-3 Softball 5/15 Missisquoi vs. Mt. Abe..................6-4 5/16 Mill River vs. OV.......................14-13 5/17 MUHS vs. Spaulding..................10-8 5/17 Mt. Abe vs. Fairfax.....................24-5 5/17 Missisquoi vs. VUHS..................27-0 5/18 OV vs. Bellows Falls..................17-4 5/19 Fairfax vs. MUHS.......................15-2 9/19 Mt. Abe vs. Milton.......................16-2 9/19 Mt. Abe vs. Milton.......................18-3 5/19 Spaulding vs. VUHS...................37-2 5/19 St. Albans vs. MUHS..................17-2 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NCAA D-III Regional at Midd.

(See Scoreboard, Page 20)

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Isabel Rosenberg spins in mid-air and scores one of her two goals against CVU last Friday afternoon.

Rosenberg notched her 100th career goal, but Middlebury lost the game, 15-10, while also beating Burlington and Essex last week.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Tiger girls’ lax falls to CVU, 15-10; defeats Burlington, Essex

By ANDI BOE MIDDLEBURY — In the middle of a busy stretch of eight games in its final two weeks due to earlier postponements, on Friday the Middlebury Union High School girls’ lacrosse team dropped a key contest to visiting Champlain Valley, 15-10.

The defending Division I champion Tigers, who the Saturday before suffered only their second loss of the past two years, 12-11 at first-place CVU, had rebounded with decisive wins over Burr and Burton and Essex on Monday and Wednesday before facing CVU (12-1) at home.

CVU’s five unanswered goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half proved decisive.

MUHS senior defender and tri-captain Keagan Dunbar, who has been a steady low defender for the Tigers since her sophomore year, said afterward to get fully get back on track her team needs to “​focus on connecting

and trusting each other, and then just cleaning up the little details​. We’ve dropped a lot of passes in our games lately, so fixing that, and upping the communication.”

Neither team let the other gain more than a two-goal lead in Fridays’ first half. MUHS junior Emily Laframboise, who scored a team-high three-goals, started the scoring at 1:35 with a cut towards the net. Two minutes later, senior Ella Nagy-Benson made it 2-0 when she finished a free position shot.

CVU’s Natalie Durieux broke through at 18:28 on a free position to put the Redhawks on the board.

During the half CVU got goals from Cate Noel, Bella Rieley, and Lydia Maitland (all three finished with three goals). Maitland scored on a free position with 1.8 seconds remaining in the half to tie the game at 6.

JUNIOR EMILY Laframboise stays a step ahead of CVU defendMiddlebury added two first-half er TIGER Lydia Maitland Friday in Middlebury.

(See Tigers, Page 20) Independent photo/Trent Campbell

PAGE 20 — Addison Independent, Monday, May 21, 2018

Commodore lax splits two VERGENNES — The second-year Vergennes-Mount Abraham cooperative girls’ lacrosse team split two games last week and stands at 2-9 heading into a final week of play that includes games vs. the two teams the Commodores have defeated. The program won one game in its first season.

On Friday the Commodores rolled past visiting Milton, 12-2.

Jalen Cook (four goals, two assists and 12 ground balls) and Norah Deming (four goals, assist) led the way, and Erin Lawrence (assist), Sophie Davis, Anna Rakowski and Siobhan Eagan also scored.

Hannah Kelly added an assist and 11 ground balls, and goalie Ashley Tierney stopped eight shots, a total matched by Milton goalie Molly Gary.

On Thursday undefeated defending Division II champion Green Mountain Valley topped the host Commodores, 13-2. Deming and Harriet Anderson scored for the Commodores, and Tierney made 14 saves.

Tigers (Continued from Page 19) goals from senior Isabel Rosenberg, another from Laframboise, and one from Dunbar.

After a tally from senior Satchel McLaughlin in the first minute of the second half to make it 7-6, Tigers, CVU came to life. Over the next 15 minutes, the Redhawks picked up

goals from Durieux, Rieley, Noel, and Becca Provost (three goals) to give CVU a 12-7 lead.

Tiger senior goalie Raven Payne (11 saves) made two big free position stops with under six minutes left to keep Middlebury in the game, while goals from McLaughlin, Laframboise, and Dunbar closed the gap to

12-10 with three minutes left.

Then CVU took over again. Provost tallied twice and Rieley once in the final minute, to cement the win.

CVU goalie Ali Wainer made seven saves.

Tiger coach Brandi Whittemore said she noticed a shift at halftime. “​We need to be able to play the

Scoreboard (Continued from Page 19) 5/19 Midd. vs. Ill. Wesleyan...............18-4 5/19 York vs. Catholic.........................10-3 5/20 Midd. vs. York...........................11-10

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 5/21 Harwood at VUHS............... 4:30 PM 5/21 St. Albans at MUHS............ 4:30 PM 5/22 VUHS at Stowe................... 4:30 PM 5/23 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS....... 4:30 PM 5/24 VUHS at Milton......................... 7 PM 5/25 Rice at MUHS..................... 4:30 PM Boys’ Lacrosse 5/21 Mt. Abe at Milton...................... 7 PM 5/22 St. Albans at MUHS................. 4 PM 5/23 OV at Hartford..................... 6:30 PM 5/24 Lamoille at Mt. Abe................... 4 PM 5/25 Montpelier at OV...................... 4 PM 5/25 MUHS at CVU.......................... 4 PM 5/26 Mt. Abe at U-32.......................11 AM Baseball 5/21 MUHS at St. Albans............ 4:30 PM 5/22 Mt. Abe at MUHS................ 4:30 PM 5/22 VUHS at Milton.................... 4:30 PM 5/23 Fair Haven at OV................ 4:30 PM 5/24 Mt. Abe at Spaulding........... 4:30 PM 5/24 Missisquoi at MUHS............ 4:30 PM 5/25 Mill River at OV................... 4:30 PM Softball 5/21 VUHS at Fairfax.................. 4:30 PM 5/22 Fair Haven at OV................ 4:30 PM 5/22 Mt. Abe at MUHS................ 4:30 PM 5/22 VUHS at Milton.................... 4:30 PM 5/24 Mt. Abe at Spaulding........... 4:30 PM 5/24 Leland & Gray at OV........... 4:30 PM 5/24 Missisquoi at MUHS............ 4:30 PM 5/24 VUHS at Fair Haven............ 4:30 PM 5/24 VUHS at Randolph................... 5 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NCAA D-III Final Four In Salem, VA 5/26&27..............................................TBA Late events occurred after deadline.

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

TIGER SENIOR KEAGAN Dunbar goes for a loose ball after a draw during Friday’s game against CVU. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

whole 50 minutes. We came out strong, ready to fight, and then dropped off,” Whittemore said.

The loss is the Tigers’ third of the season, a drop-off from last year’s undefeated season. Dunbar spoke to the positives that can come from losses to teams like CVU. “​We know that we can compete with anyone. The three losses we have were not by much, and they were to good teams, and we know that we can beat them. We just need to connect the dots … and make it work,” Dunbar said.

The Tigers bounced back on Saturday with a 16-1 win over visiting Burlington. Sophomore Malia Hodges and McLaughlin each tallied four times, Laframboise and Nagy-Benson (three assists) each added a hat trick, and Rosenberg and senior Tulley Hescock each scored once.

On Wednesday the Tigers defeated visiting Essex, 14-4. Rosenberg, who recently notched her 100th career goal, recorded five goals and two assists. Laframboise, McLaughlin, and senior Sarah Broughton each scored twice. Hodges and juniors Ada Anderson and Lacey Greenamyre added single tallies.

With the playoffs looming after three winnable home games this week, Whittemore wants the Tigers to stay focused and prepare for a deep playoff run. “​We need to continue learning and working for what we want, which in the end is to be as successful as we were last year,” Whittemore said.

“But with that we just have to continue to work hard.”

Otter Valley tosses two no-hitters Lacrosse as area baseball teams prevail

(Continued from Page 19)

ADDISON COUNTY — In high school baseball action in the latter part of last week Otter Valley pitchers tossed two no-hitters, Vergennes won twice, Mount Abraham took three out of four, and Middlebury split two games, but retained a share of first place in the Lake Division.

OTTERS On Wednesday Josh Beayon tossed a five-inning no-hitter and struck out 11 as OV topped host Hartford, 12-0. Reilly Shannon, Nate Hudson (two RBIs), Payson Williams (two RBIs) and Pat McKeighan (three RBIs) each had three hits.

On Friday Williams threw a perfect game and struck out nine as OV topped host Bellows Falls, 6-0.

Williams also drove in two runs with two hits, and Daniel Allen added two hits. OV improved to 10-3 and remained undefeated against Division II competition.

COMMODORES On Thursday VUHS topped visiting Missisquoi, 8-2, as Ethan Bissonette tossed a complete-game pitching win and drove in two runs with two hits. Tucker Stearns drove

in four runs for VUHS, and Tommy Richard and Casey Kimball each doubled and singled.

On Saturday the Commodores edged Spaulding, 4-3, when Jeffrey Stearns plated Tucker Stearns with the winning run on a sixth-inning suicide squeeze. Tucker Stearns earned the complete-game win, striking out seven and allowing one earned run, and also poked two hits and scored twice.

The win was the third in four games for VUHS (5-9). The loss was the first for Spaulding in the Lake Division and dropped the Tide into a tie for first place with MUHS. EAGLES On Wednesday the Eagles rolled to a 9-3 win over visiting Missisquoi as Dustin Whitcomb threw five one-hit innings and drove in two runs. Nolan Whitcomb doubled and singled for the Eagles.

On Thursday the Eagles edged host Fairfax 4-1 as Nolan Whitcomb tossed a complete-game five-hitter and struck out 10. Jared Forand doubled in a run for the Eagles in the first inning and later singled.

On Saturday Dustin Whitcomb

earned the pitching win as the Eagles topped Milton, 9-5, in the first game of a home doubleheader. Whitcomb struck out 10 over 6.2 innings and had two hits. Parker Hines drove in three runs with two hits, and Forand tripled and drove home a pair.

The Yellowjackets outlasted Mount Abe in the nightcap, 6-3.

Losing pitcher Jon Jennings singled in a run, Forand drove in three runs with three hits, Dustin Whitcomb poked three hits, and Eli Rickner tripled and drove in a run. Mount Abe moved to 5-9.

TIGERS On Thursday visiting Spaulding edged MUHS, 4-2, in a first-place showdown. The Tigers scored twice in the fifth to tie the game at 2-2, but the Tide answered with a pair off losing pitcher Jordy Stearns in the sixth. Brian Foote and Wyatt Cameron each had two of the Tigers’ six hits.

On Saturday the Tigers outscored host Fairfax, 17-7. Hale Hescock and Aaron LaRocque each drilled three hits and drove in two runs, and Hescock earned the pitching win for the 8-4 Tigers.

who are 2-8-1 counting two forfeit wins over Randolph; it is not clear how those results with be counted for playoff purposes.

OV received two goals apiece from Hayden Gallo and Jason Tremblay and a goal and an assist from from Ethan Sulik-Doty. Tim Kittler picked up two assists for OV, which is 4-6-1 with one Randolph forfeit.

On Wednesday host St. Johnsbury defeated the Eagles, 11-5. Rougier, Paradee, Liam Oxford, Toby Bunch and Nick Catlin scored for the Eagles.

TIGERS The Tiger boys dropped two tough road games, 10-9 at Woodstock on Thursday (the Wasps avenged an earlier one-goal loss at MUHS with that win) and 6-2 at Hanover, N.H., on Saturday. Details on those games were not reported.

The losses, the Tigers second and third straight, all against top competition, left them at 6-6 and in eighth place in Division I with games coming up at home against 8-4 BFA-St. Albans on Tuesday and at undefeated Champlain Valley on Friday.

Addison Independent, Monday, May 21, 2018 — PAGE 21

Solons edge Tiger girls in tennis Mt. Abe, MUHS, OV win three out of four in softball action MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School tennis team came up just short of its first win this past Wednesday, when visiting Montpelier defeated the Tigers, 4-3.

Highlighting the MUHS effort were the first wins of the season for Sierra Barnicle at No. 1 and Abby Bailey at No. 5. Elizabeth Bright, who has moved up to No. 2, picked up her fourth victory.

In individual matches: At No. 1 Barnicle (MUHS) defeated Bella Luhr, 6-7, 6-3, 1-0 (13-11 in the tiebreaker).

At No. 2 Bright (MUHS) defeated Isabelle Boutin, 6-1, 6-1.

At No. 3 Lilly Gingold defeated Anna Scharstein (MUHS), 6-0, 6-0.

At No. 4 Khylea Imbeau defeated Sarah Nicolai (MUHS), 6-1, 6-1.

At No. 5 Bailey (MUHS) defeated Lilli Curtain, 6-4, 6-4.

At No. 1 doubles Josie Gingold/

Christie Ceceie defeated Isadora Luksch/Ellie Kiel (MUHS), 6-1,6-2.

At No. 2 doubles Azwayla Taylor/ Mary Margaret Page defeated Bridget Graham/Gwen Troumbley 6-1, 6-2.

Host Montpelier defeats Tiger boys’ tennis

MONTPEELIER — Host Montpelier defeated the Middlebury Union High School boys’ tennis team this past Wednesday, 6-1, dropping the Tigers to 5-3.

The Tigers’ only winner was Mauricio Gonzalez at No. 2. At No. 1 singles Ziven McCarty and at No. 2 doubles Sam Daly and Drew Kiernan pushed the Solons to three sets.

Jesse Rubin at No. 3 singles, Spencer Doran at No. 4 singles, Hunter Munteanu at No. 5, and the MUHS No. 1 doubles team of Andy Giorgio and Abel Anderson all lost in straight sets as the host Solons improved to 9-1.

TIGER SIERRA BARNICLE won her match against Montpelier last Wednesday in a third-set tie-breaker. The Tiger team lost the match, 4-3.

Courtesy photo by Jill Dunn

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MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, May 22 5 a.m. Poetry Programs 8 a.m. Music from the Vermont Media Exchange 9 a.m. ACSD Board Meeting 11:10 a.m. Hannaford Career Center Board Meeting

ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school softball action late last week, Mount Abraham won three out of four, Otter Valley split two games, Middlebury won once in three tries, and Vergennes lost twice.

Teams are entering the final week of the regular season.

EAGLES The Eagles’ efforts left them at 12-2 and in first place in Division II ahead of Fair Haven, also 12-2.

On Wednesday D-I Missisquoi built a 5-0 lead and held on for a 6-4 win at Mount Abe. Sixth-inning RBI hits from Brooke Perlee, Erika Tracey and Addy Harris helped the Eagles score three times. Harris had two hits to lead the attack, while Audrey Shahan took the pitching loss.

On Friday the Eagles defeated Fairfax, 24-5, in five innings. Perlee, Tracey, Jess Murray and Camillienne Masse all doubled, and Ruby Ball earned the pitching win.

On Saturday Jenna McArdle drove in nine runs as the Eagles swept visiting Milton, 16-2 and 183. In game one McArdle homered, went five-for-five and drove in four runs, while Katelynn Ouellette and Murray each poked three hits. Ball got the pitching win.

In the nightcap McCardle drove in five runs with four hits; Masse homered, singled and picked up four RBIs; Perlee drove in three runs with three hits; and Emily Aldrich

added three hits. Shahan picked up the pitching win.

OTTERS On Wednesday host Mill River edged OV, 14-13, despite three hits from Otter Livia Bernhardt. Morgan Laporte took the loss.

On Friday the Otters topped visiting Bellows Falls, 17-14, as Gabby Poalino, Mia Politano and Bella Falco all knocked out three hits for OV, which moved to 5-9 as Laporte notched the win.

TIGERS On Thursday the Tigers outlasted visiting Spaulding, 10-8, as Gwen Stafford earned the pitching win and picked up three hits. Taylor Sylvester also had three knocks, Abby LaRock doubled twice and drove in three runs, and Ashley Sunderland drove in a run and had two hits.

On Saturday the Tigers’ five-game winning streak ended with two road losses. Fairfax defeated them, 15-2, without allowing a hit, and St. Albans topped MUHS, 17-2. Sylvester’s homer against the Comets provided the day’s highlight as the Tigers dropped to 7-6.

COMMODORES On Thursday visiting Missisquoi topped VUHS, 27-0, as the Commodores managed one hit. Visiting Missisquoi defeated MUHS on Saturday, 37-2. Emily Jackson poked an RBI single for VUHS (0-9) in that contest.

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PAGE 22 — Addison Independent, Monday, May 21, 2018

PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society 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.

Ally. 9 years, shorthaired black & white, spayed female. Who would have thought that after being abandoned, Ally would be so forgiving? Affectionate and friendly are just a couple of words to describe this wonderful girl! Ally LOVES to be brushed. She does well when she is picked up by humans and is overall, a really sweet kitty. Although she may be shy when she first meets you, Ally will warm up quickly to show you her true happy self. Ally will do really well in a laidback new home with loving guardians.

Beary. 7 years, medium-haired grey & white, neutered male. Mr. Beary has the softest fur!

He is super sweet and although he likes to take his time to warm up to new people, once he is comfortable, he loves to rub his head against your hand or leg. Beary does okay with certain cats here at the shelter but can be a bit hissy towards others. Beary really likes to snooze on a pile of pillows and to sit on top of a cat tree or a ledge to watch his surroundings. Beary tried briefly living with an active dog but didn’t like it very much. He is a super cool, independent cat!

Heather. 3 years, shorthaired tiger with white, spayed female. Heather is a total sweetheart! She loves to be petted and just loves affection. But watch out- when she’s feeling the love, she is purr-machine!

Here at the shelter, Heather resides in a community room where she does very well with the other kitties and enjoys snoozing in a cubby hole. If visitors come to say “hi”, she will peak her head out to say “hi” in return and initiate some one-on-one time.

Heather is a wonderful cat who will make a great addition most any home!

Stitch. 5 years, shorthaired white & black, neutered male. Stitch is patiently waiting for his Lilo to come along and adopt him! Stitch LOVES to be around people! He is very friendly and affectionate and loves to rub against a hand or leg. Stitch is definitely a lap cat and loves to cuddle. Although he came in as a stray and we are not sure if he’s been with dogs, he does need to be the only cat in his new home. Stitch is quiet and observant and loves to be held as long as a human is willing to hold him. Stitch is just a totally awesome cat looking for an equal awesome new guardian!

Call or check our website. We may have a pet for you ...

388-1100 • www.homewardboundanimals.org 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury

Pet Pages Paws for a Cause Together with Traeger Grills, Paris Farmers Union is hosting a fundraiser for local animal help organizations.

Purchase paper paws at Paris Farmers Union for your chance to win a Traeger Select Pro with pellets and accessories, while also supporting Homeward Bound in Middlebury.

100% of paper paw purchases will go to helping animals in need.

1 paper paw for $1, 3 paper paws for $2.50, 6 paper paws for $4 Fundraiser runs through June 24th

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Why do cats scratch?

(MS) – When frisky kitties shred new sofas, the cats probably did not do it out of spite or even aggression. Cats do not claw at things because they are inherently bad pets. Rather, the urge to scratch is buried within their DNA. According to the pet adoption and animal welfare resource the Animal Care Centers of New York City, scratching is a normal part of cat behavior. Scratching is a good form of exercise for cats, enabling cats to stretch out their limbs and paws. Scratching also serves the purpose of removing the outer nail sheaths so they can be shed and the nails can be naturally maintained. VetStreet.com says that cats also scratch to leave visual and olfactory markers to other animals. Glands that are located between the pads of the paws leave odors behind wherever the cat has scratched. Other cats know to investigate or avoid the area thanks to the scent and visual hint.

Unfortunately for cat owners, scratching can be problematic when the healthy behavior is not focused on objects that should be scratched. When furniture, walls, bedding, or more are targeted by cats, the damage can be irreparable. Presenting alternatives that are fun can focus cats’ attention on scratching elsewhere. Experiment with store-bought or homemade scratching posts. The back of a carpet square, some corrugated cardboard or a rope-covered post may suffice, offers The Humane Society of the United States.

Scratching where it is not desired can also be dissuaded by placing an appropriate scratching post next to the offlimits item. Use food treats as rewards when the cat scratches responsibly.

Place double-sided tape or aluminum foil on items that shouldn’t be scratched, as those textures often keep cats away.

If redirecting the scratching does not work, cat owners can seek the help of a veterinarian for more advice.

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I’m told that I am a … very smart, fun and loving addition to the Grace family in Bristol.

When my family first acquired me they started to work hard on training me to perform various tasks such as fetching a ball; what they didn’t realize is that I was actually learning how to train them!

My human mom Debbie says I’m like a little child since I’ve been known to throw a fit if I don’t get my own way… I’m a big gal so I can literally drop myself on the floor and refuse to move!

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Best of Luck in the future to all Addison County Students!

ADDISON COUNTY

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

Students of the Week from area High Schools Middlebury Union High School

Vergennes Union High School

Middlebury Union High School is pleased to introduce Fyn Fernandez, son of Kelly Hickey and Miguel Fernandez of Weybridge, as our Student of the Week. Fyn has three siblings, a twin brother, Santi, who is also a senior at MUHS; a brother, Zealand, who lives and Montpelier; and a sister, Sydney, who resides in California.

A dedicated athlete and academically talented student, Fyn is well known by students and faculty at MUHS. A four-year standout on the varsity lacrosse team, where he plays defense, Fyn captains the team this spring. Fyn is a member of the varsity football team and rotates between two positions, kicker and guard.

Fyn has served on the Student Senate for each of his four years at MUHS, serving as Vice President during his junior and senior years. Fyn has spent the past two summers painting on Dennis Smith’s crew and will do so again this year, too.

Fyn has pursued a challenging curriculum and says he has thoroughly enjoyed each of his classes. He has taken seven Advanced Placement courses, including AP Environmental Fyn Fernandez Science with Ms. Manley and AP Biology with Mr. Johnstone. Fyn MUHS is contemplating a major in environmental studies and is excited about attending college in the fall. He was admitted early decision to Middlebury. He anticipates an exciting transition from being a Tiger to a Panther.

When asked what he has liked best about his four years at MUHS, Fyn said with a smile, “The strong sense of community.” He said he felt welcomed right from the start of his 9th-grade year, has appreciated his many friends, and knows that the teachers really care about him and his fellow students. A personal highlight for him has been his advisory group with Mr. Lawson. It sparked his interest in wanting to apply to be a peer leader this year. He’s enjoyed serving as mentor to the 9th-graders and was chosen as one of the Peer Leader Coordinators. Fyn says the program is successful in that it enables older students to welcome new students to the school and helps them understand how things work at MUHS. Fyn’s positive attitude and outlook will serve him well as he moves on to college. He will be missed at MUHS. We wish him well at Middlebury College.

Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Guinevere Brownell as its Student of the Week. Guin lives in Vergennes with her dad and mom, Jonathan and Cheryl. She has an older brother, Lathrop, who graduated from VUHS in 2016.

Guin has made honors or high honors throughout her high school career. Her interests and talents are many and diverse.

She has earned underclass awards in both German and English.

She is also a contributing member of the Vergennes Union High School community. She has been the Varsity basketball manager from her ninth-grade year through her senior year. She was in band and chorus last year. She has also been part of the Prom, Project Graduation, and Winter Ball committees and works on the yearbook staff. Guin rounds out her VUHS activities by serving as a member of the student council.

Also an active member of her community outside school, she has worked at Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg and Cookie Love in North Ferrisburgh. She also volunteers at Vergennes’ Bixby Memorial Library.

Guinevere Brownell Guin says this about her high school career: VUHS “I’ve learned how to overcome challenges with grace. I’ve learned how to study well. I’ve learned how to buckle down and care about my work. If I were to give students advice I would say not to take classes you don’t need.”

What are the qualities that make Guin a great member of her school and greater community? Janet Kepes, the German teacher at VUHS says this about our Student of the Week: “Guin is a creative, enthusiastic and curious student, who likes to take what she has learned and apply it to new situations.

She has a great sense of humor and brings a positive spirit wherever she goes!”

Following graduation from VUHS, Guin plans to attend Columbia College in Chicago.

The faculty, staff and students of Vergennes Union High School wish Guinevere the very best in the future.

Middlebury Students of the Week receive a free pizza from Green Peppers.

Vergennes Students of the Week receive a free sandwich and drink from 3 SQUARES.

Students of the week from all area high schools will receive a gift certificate from Vermont Book Shop.

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

We’re proud to support all area students and want to say “Thanks” to those who volunteer with us!

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

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

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.

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.

A LC OH OLIC 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 OHOLIC 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.

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

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

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

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ 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.

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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.

A LC OHOLIC 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.

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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The mission of HomeShare Vermont is to improve lives and communities by bringing Vermonters together to share homes. Volunteers were the driving force bringing homesharing services to Addison County over 10 years ago.

Still today, volunteers provide the majority of service delivery in the county, meeting seniors and people of all ages who want to share their homes, as well as interviewing potential homesharing candidates who would provide household help and/or rent in exchange for an affordable place to live. Kirby Dunn, Executive Director, shares, “Volunteers play an integral role in our service delivery and we wouldnʼt be able to serve Addison County if it werenʼt for the volunteers. They are amazing!”

Vermont has over 35 years of experience bringing together people who ·wantHomeShare to share their homes with others who are looking for housing in exchange for lending a helping hand

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NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. 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 turning‑ pointaddisonvt.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.

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Perennials, herbs, bushes, fruits, limited vegetables and annuals. Yard sale items also.

9:00 ‑ 1:00; Saturday, May 26.

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Help Wanted ASSISTANT DIESEL ME‑ CHANIC at Champlain Or‑ chards, Shoreham. Respon‑ sible for repair maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Mon ‑ Fri, 7am to 5:30pm.

Possible weekend work. Un‑ derstanding and ability to op‑ erate 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.

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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!

Send your resume and cover letter to Christy.

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

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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.

Substance Abuse Case Manager Part-Time: $16-$20 per hour

Case manager conducts substance use screening and provides short term interventions for treatment referrals, case coordination, monitoring, and wraparound services to parents/ caretakers involved in the investigation and assessment of a child welfare case. Co-located at DCF district office. Mon-Fri position; no on-call, evening or weekend hours. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services related field. Apprentice Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate or ability to test for certification within three months of hire. Experience working with families, multidisciplinary teams, substance use disorders, and knowledge of community resources preferred. Lund offers competitive pay, paid training, and comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time off accrual, 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA Send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources fax (802) 864-1619 email: employment@lundvt.org

Feed Commodities International in Middlebury, VT is in need of A/P Administrator.

This position will generally perform A/P function and will provide assistance in A/R, Fixed Assets and Month End/ Year End Analysis and other accounting functions.

The incumbent requires 3 to 5 years of accounting experience and a strong experience with the use Microsoft excel and Accounting software. Some experience in agriculture is a plus. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting would be highly desirable. Ability to work independently; has strong attention to detail, and can prioritize work assignments and manage time.

This is a full time position with benefits including 401k, medical, life and disability insurance, generous time off. For more information about the company, visit www.feedcommodities.com.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Irma Higgins, HR Manager, ihiggins@feedcommodities.com. For questions, call 802-458-3901.

FCI is an equal opportunity employer.

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ACORN PAINTING; PAINTERS 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.

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS is looking for a reliable early morning riser to deliver copies of the newspaper in Middlebury. Interested parties must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and li‑ ability insurance. Potential earnings of $1,300/mo. plus tips. Please contact Monique at 802‑316‑7194 for more information.

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

HELP NEEDED! MAINTENANCE Vermont State Housing Authority needs two top-notch, organized individuals – one full time and part time to handle maintenance & repair needs for residential properties in Middlebury, Brandon and/or Vergennes. Individuals must be able to perform the necessary maintenance & repair work, respond at odd hours, work within budgets & time constraints & maintain records. High School + minimum 3 years related experience, reliable transportation & required level of vehicle insurance, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, your own hand tools & ability to move appliances & lift up to 100 # up or downstairs. For complete details and job description, visit www.vsha.org.

Cover letter & resume to: HR, VSHA, 1 Prospect St., Montpelier, VT 056023556. Equal Opportunity Employer.

RNs

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HOPE is currently accepting resumes for the following positions.

Resale Store Associates – two positions, one 29.5 hours per week and one 40 hours per week. Solid cash handling and customer service skills required.

Warehouse Associate, 29.5 hours per week.

Solid communication skills, ability to multi-task.

Duties include answering phone, assisting donors, cleaning, repairing, and more.

Holiday Shop Coordinator, 20 hours per week. This new year-round position will include a variety of tasks, beginning this summer with assisting at HOPE’s reception desk, as well as holiday program prep, including soliciting items needed for the Holiday Shop. In the fall, the job will shift to focus solely on managing the setup and implementation of the Holiday Shop.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required. To apply for one of these jobs, send resume and cover letter to: receptionist@hope-vt.org or mail to 282 Boardman Street, Ste 1A, Middlebury.

Be sure to clearly indicate the position for which you are applying.

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

Please call Barbara for details.

877‑3562.

SUMMER CAMP NURSE position. We are looking for a great nurse who enjoys working with kids, being in the outdoors and living simply.

Join us at Songadeewin of Keewaydin for girls. Meet and work with friendly people and make a difference in the lives of children. RN or LPN from July, 18 ‑ August, 18. This is a residential position. Competi‑ tive salary and 100% tuition for camper‑age children. For more information, please contact El‑ len Flight at 802‑352‑9860 or ellen@keewaydin.org.

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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.”

Contact Your U.S. Congressman Rep. Peter Welch 1-888-605-7270

1404 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 www.welch.house.gov

Join our growing team!

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

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

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INSTRUCTIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT OPENING

The Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District is seeking an energetic, student-centered individual to join our collaborative Student Support Team as an instructional assistant. An Associate degree and 3-year’s experience. This position requires close collaboration with the teachers in a variety of programs and direct work with students to enhance learning outcomes. The successful candidate will be well organized and detail oriented with demonstrated ability in math and language arts in order to be able to provide 1:1 and/or small group academic support to students in classrooms and in the Student Support Center. The Assistant will also help students review content materials, complete work (worksheets, research, reading/ writing assignments) and apply strategies such as note-taking, quiz/test preparation.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current résumé, any transcripts or certificates and three letters of reference 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.

THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT IS SEEKING A PEOPLE-PERSON FOR DYNAMIC SALES TEAM The Addison Independent is hiring a top-notch advertising representative with sales experience to sell new and service established accounts in Addison, Rutland, and Chittenden County.

Individual must be excited to represent existing print and digital marketing plans as well as budding new digital platforms.

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

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

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

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

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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 PROFESSIONAL/ Paralegal.

WhistlePig Whiskey Distill‑ ery is growing and needs an administrative professional/ paralegal to work at our lovely farm location in Shoreham, Vermont. Applicants must be organized, proficient with Ex‑ cel and Word. The individual will be working with finance and our CEO to support our regulatory and shareholder reporting requirements. Our employees enjoy our informal surroundings and various benefits, including 401k and medical benefits. Send re‑ sume and 3 references to: info@whistlepigrye.com.

RECEPTION DESK STAFF opening at The Inn on the Green in Middlebury, VT. If you have very strong custom‑ er 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.

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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.

Accountant Needed WhistlePig is growing and needs an accountant with good analytical skills.

Experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP software and/or manufacturing process/COGS/inventory experience preferred. Would also help with GL reconciliations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and expense account audits and general office tasks.

Please send resume and three professional references to: info@whistlepigrye.com with the subject line “Accounts Position”.

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Farm Market Manager Champlain Orchards June-November; should be willing to commit to the full duration of the market season.

Full-time, most weekends expected.

Outgoing, enthusiastic, self-motivated, dedicated and dependable with an interest in working with people.

An interest and knowledge of local foods desirable, work with team and as leader, enjoy retail and multi-tasking.

Coordinate orchard tours and serve customers on a daily basis.

Maintain the beauty of the landscaping around the market.

Manage Farm Market inventory. Keep all items stocked – displays full and interesting, oriented to sales.

Help organize Pick Your Own and other on-site events.

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.

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

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

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.

Please email your resume and 3 references to hr@ champlainorchards.com

For Rent

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.

For Rent

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

Some utilities included.

388‑0401.

For Rent

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

3 BEDROOM RANCH in Cornwall. 1 and 3/4 baths.

Full heated basement. Very large yard. Country setting with beautiful views. 352‑4424 for more details. Leave mes‑ sage with contact information.

For Sale

For Sale

Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

SHARED LIVING PROVIDER for a woman in her 50’s with a mild developmental disability.

She needs to transition from in‑ dependent living, and would like support in ensuring safety, medi‑ cation 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 nature. She smokes, and has an indoor cat. A county setting is ideal. Generous tax‑free sti‑ pend, monthly room and board payment and a respite budget.

Call Donna Quesnel at Commu‑ nity Associate. (802)388‑4021.

BRUSH HOG 5FT ‑ 3PTH. $650. Also, enclosed trail‑ er 36ft. Gooseneck tri‑ax‑ le. Ramp door. $6,500.

802‑247‑6168.

RAIN BOOTS FOR SALE. Brand new women’s tall navy Crocs rain/mud boots.

Never worn. Size: 10‑11. Call 802‑462‑2677. $18.

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

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

NEW ‑ SPECIALIZED 700 BIKE with disc brakes. Hy‑ brid tires. Value $700. Best offer over $500. Call Lois, 802‑989‑7279.

Vacation Rentals

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our web‑ site www.summitpmg.com.

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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)

SMALL UPSTAIRS STUDIO apartment. Available June 1st. $600/mo. Heat included.

4 miles south of Middlebury.

Contact: fsneil@gmx.com.

BRANDON ‑ IN THE VIL‑ LAGE, large 2 bedroom du‑ plex. Sunny three level living.

South facing deck. Washer/ dryer. $1,150/mo. Includes heat, water and sewer. bates‑ properties@yahoo.com.

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing

PENTAIR/OPTIFLO POOL pump. 3/4 hp used two sum‑ mers. 4 cartridge filter system, bought at Pool World. $100 for both. 349‑9823.

For Rent

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

Visit our website for a more comprehensive description champlainorchards.com

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

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

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

Washer, dryer. No smoking.

Available September through May. 860‑878‑9580.

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.

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SMALL APARTMENT WANT‑ ED IN Crown Point, NY area.

2 employed adults, no pets.

802‑456‑1200.

. nt ONE or two room suites.osPri‑ For Re e to college T APARTMEN wly refurbished. Cl DROOMentrance, 1 BEvate baths, dlebury, ne private . id 00 M , 00 et 0re 00 .

Main St cludes heat kitchen. /month, in All included; w/d, wifi, of Middlebury $750 00. ile north TMENT, ARutilities, AP bbish, 1 m plus deposit. 000-00 M internet, O O , electric, ru off‑street 1 BEDR onth cludes heat mediately, $595/m in FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT , rs ai st upparking.

Immaculate. lable im AvaiTasteful. nce on Route 7. and refere delivered. $210/cord me 1840uthome.

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In classic ie LE ilit BI O plus OM M 2 BEDRO Private lot. $650/mo. seasoned. $185/cord green. $400‑$500.

Call/text Susan, ry. in Salisbu 0-0000. required.

802‑282‑9110. quired. 00 re References 802‑989‑8941.

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Garage an OM TOWNH 2 BEDRO mons, Vergennes. heat. No pets. 000-00 m d Country Co excluding utilities an er, etely tellite, wash $1,000/mo.

RN, compl internet, sa ry energy OM, MODE e house. Hi-speed Ve O e.

DR ag nt BE ne 2 or fro Lake Dunm drilled well, 85’ lake 29, 2009 through Ju 802-352-6678. furnished ed porch, ntal; starting August /mo. plus utilities. en re sc r, 00 re ,0 drye r 10 month gotiable. $1 efficient. Fo n-smoking. Pets ne No 26, 2010.

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

HAY FOR SALE; small square bales. Some from first cut 2016, some is older.

802‑453‑2054.

2007 FORD F350 van. 12 passenger, excellent condi‑ tion, 75,000 miles, no rust. $12,995. Paul Stone, Orwell.

770‑9270.

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

Beanshomes.com.

600 Rte. 7, Pittsford, V T. 1 ‑ 8 0 2 ‑ 7 7 3 ‑ 2 5 5 5 . tflanders@beanshomes. com.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The building season is upon us. If you’re considering a new home you should look at our two remaining lots on East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane. This is an established residential development with town water, nearby ten‑ nis courts, playground and only minutes away from the Snow Bowl and Lake Dun‑ more. Call Jack at 388‑2502 or 388‑7350.

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

HAY FOR SALE Small square bales. First cut and mulch. Call 802‑349‑9281.

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

802‑922‑1446.

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

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

OBO 802‑453‑4235.

CATALINA CAPRI 14.2 sail‑ boat in excellent condition.

1988 model with roller reef‑ ing jib, sail cover for main, tiller extension, hiking straps and compass. Comes with older galv. Trailer. Located at Lake Dunmore. Contact Tom at 802‑369‑0451.

STARCRAFT V‑HULL 14FT aluminum boat. Minor gu‑ nale damage. Excellent lake boat. $400 obo. Karavan 14‑16ft 2007 boat trailer.

In new condition. Half the price of a new trailer. 4.80 X12 inch tires. $650 obo.

Buy whole package for $950 obo. 453‑4235.

Public Notices Index Pages 32,33 & 34

Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison County Superior Court (2) Ferrisburgh (2) Middlebury (4) Panton (1) Prime Storage (1) Ripton (1) Starksboro (1) Vermont Public Utility Commission (1)

HONDA ACCORD BLACK SE Sedan. $6,700. 121,000 miles. Leather, heated, elec‑ tric seats. Well cared for.

Snow tires included. Call 802‑462‑2366.

Wanted LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auction.

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

OLD LICENSE PLATES. If you have very old Vermont plates that the new genera‑ tion does not cherish, why not sell to a life long collector.

Cash buyer. Conrad Hugh‑ son, Putney. 802‑387‑4498.

Please leave a message or chughson@svcable.net.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer special‑ izing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Con‑ sulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

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TOWN OF RIPTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing in the Town Office on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 7:15 p.m., to conduct a site plan review/hearing of application (#186) from Jameson Sylvia & Elizabeth Sylvia for approval of the construction of a 4.5’ high fence around a portion of their yard located at 1411 Vt. Rte. 125 (Tax Map ID#10-01-25).

The application is available for inspection at the Town Office. Interested parties who wish to appeal or to be heard at the hearing may do so in person, or may be represented by an agent or an attorney. Communications relating to the application may be filed in writing with the Commission either before or during the hearing.

N.B.: Participation in the hearing is necessary to establish status as an ‘interested person’ and the right to appeal decisions rendered in that hearing, according to the provisions of 24 V.S.A. 117 §§4465(b) and 4471(a). Participation consists of offering, through oral or written testimony, evidence or a statement of concern directly related to the subject of the hearing.

Respectfully submitted, Warren B. King, Chair 5/21

TOWN OF STARKSBORO NOTICE OF TAX SALE

The residents and non-resident owners, lien holders, and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Starksboro, County of Addison and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that a levy upon the following described parcels of land has been asserted by the Town of Starksboro through its Delinquent Tax Collector for taxes unpaid for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 tax years.

Included with each description is the tax bill, which has been committed to the collector for collection as relates to the tax against each individual delinquent taxpayer. Said lands will be sold at public auction at the Town Clerk’s office in the Town of Starksboro, on June 27, 2018 at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be required to discharge such property taxes, with costs and fees, unless previously paid.

By virtue of this Tax Warrant and the tax bill committed to Amy McCormick, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of Starksboro said Delinquent Tax Collector hereby levies against the parcels described below.

Dated at Richmond, Vermont this 16th day of May, 2018.

S/David M. Sunshine, Attorney for Amy McCormick, Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Starksboro, Vermont DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS Parcel #1 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Rose LaBonte and Cora Billado

by Quitclaim Deed of Cora Billado dated March 30, 2006 and recorded in Volume 84 at Page 451 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro. Reference is also hereby made to a Notice of Contract for Deed between Rose LaBonte as Seller and David Boutin and Brenda Boutin as Buyers dated September 10, 2010 and recorded in Volume 99 at Page 127 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro.

Being a parcel of land said to contain 0.62 acres, more or less, with single-family dwelling located thereon. Said property being known and designated as 6558 VT Route 116, Starksboro, Vermont.

Being Tax Parcel No.: 000B21164E. Parcel #2 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Gary Heath by Warranty of Darryl L. Hayden dated February 4, 2000 and recorded in Volume 62 at Page 271 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro.

Being a parcel of land said to contain 1.01, more or less, with single-family dwelling located thereon. Said property being known and designated as 330 Freedom Acres, Starksboro, Vermont.

Being Tax Parcel No.: 000D21149E.1.6.

Parcel #3 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Spring Lee Streeter by Quitclaim Deed of Ruth Goecke dated December 5, 2006 and recorded in Volume 87 at Page 151 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro.

Said property is known and designated as 556 Rounds Road, Starksboro, VT. Being Tax Parcel No.: 000C413L5E.

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TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 to consider the following applications and other business: 7:00 PM Approval of minutes from May 2, 2018.

7:05 PM Application # 18-027 (Jeffrey L. Sherwin) for an extension to existing cottage; property ID # 99/99/99.064; 417 Bay Road; conditional use permit.

7:25 PM Application # 18-043 (McDonald) for replacement garage; property ID # 19/20/43; 825 Kimball Dock Road; conditional use permit.

7:35 PM Application # 18-046 (Roger Collom) for addition and alteration to existing cottage; property ID # 99/99/99.111; 244 North Road; conditional use permit.

7:55 PM Application # 18-047 (DJ Slothower) for fence on preexisting small lot; property ID # 23/20/18; 593 Middlebrook Road; variance/waiver.

8:15 PM Application # 18-025 (Mark Franceschetti) for amendment/waiver to existing permit # 17-123 for alterations to buildings and fence; property ID # 05/01/11.3; corner Old Hollow Road and U.S. Route 7; conditional use permit/waiver.

The above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Communications about the above applications may be filed in writing with the Board or at 5/21 such hearing.

To publish a legal notice in The Addison Independent email information to

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or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

Deadline for the Monday edition is the previous Thursday at noon. Deadline for the Thursday edition is the previous Monday at 5pm.

PANTON AIRSTRIP HEARING

The Vermont Transportation Board on June 6, 2018 beginning at 10 a.m. will conduct a site visit and hearing on an application by Charles H. Mather for a private airstrip proposed for 490 Shadow Glen Road in Panton, VT. The site visit will commence at 10 a.m. Parties interested in attending should meet at the Panton Community Baptist Church, 49 Adams Ferry Road, Panton, VT. A representative of the applicant will escort the Board as well as those attending to the site. Immediately following the site visit – at a time on or about 10:30 a.m. on June 6, 2018 – the Board, pursuant to 5 V.S.A. § 207 and other applicable law, will hold a hearing on the application at the Panton Community Baptist Church. At the hearing, the Board will hear from the applicant and the Vermont Agency of Transportation, as well as all parties interested in the question of approval.

For more information, contact John Zicconi at john.zicconi@vermont.gov or 802-828-2942.

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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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VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. §§ 8, 10, and 248 GMP MicroGrid Ferrisburgh Project

On December 22, 2017, GMP MicroGrid-Ferrisburgh LLC filed a petition for a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, authorizing the construction and operation of a 4.99 MW photovoltaic electric generation facility at in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, to be known as the “GMP MicroGrid-Ferrisburgh Project.” The Commission is reviewing this petition in case number 17-5236-PET. (Additional information regarding the petition is available on the Public Utility Commission’s website at www.epuc.vermont.gov) You are hereby notified that a Hearing Officer of the Vermont Public Utility Commission, Michael Tousley, Staff Attorney, will conduct a Public Hearing on the petition on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, commencing at 7:00 P.M., at the Ferrisburgh Town Offices & Community Center, 3279 US Route 7, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456. Prior to the public hearing, the Vermont Department of Public Service will host a presentation at 6:00 P.M. by the Petitioner during which time they will describe the project and be available to answer questions about project details.

The above hearing location is handicapped accessible. Any person with a disability who wishes to attend and will need special accommodation should contact the Public Utility Commission (802-828-2358) by no later than May 25, 2018 if they will need that accommodation.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may submit written comments using the Public Utility Commission’s website at www.epuc.vermont.gov, via email to puc.clerk@ vermont.gov, or via regular mail sent to Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701. Please include the case number, 17-5236-PET, when submitting written comments.

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STATE OF VERMONT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 83-6-17 ANCV

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC v.

DESNA GAIL JENKINS F/K/A DESNA G. RICHARDSON A/K/A DESNA J. RICHARDSON AND ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC OCCUPANTS OF: 531 Main Street, Orwell VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered , in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Desna G. Richardson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation dba Ditech.com, dated September 3, 2005 and recorded in Book 73 Page 139 of the land records of the Town of Orwell, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation dba Ditech.com to GMAC Mortgage, LLC dated November 7, 2007 and recorded in Book 78 Page 76 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from GMAC Mortgage, LLC to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC dated September 5, 2013 and recorded in Book 89 Page 82, both of the land records of the Town of Orwell for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 531 Main Street, Orwell, Vermont on June 14, 2018 at 11:30AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN ADDISON COUNTY, STATE OF VERMONT, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 69, PAGE 13, ID# 003030000, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 003, BLOCK 030, SECTION 000, CONTAINING THREEFOURTHS OF AN ACRE, MORE OR LESS AND BIENG MORE PARTICULARLY’ DESCRIBED AS A METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY MEANING AND INTENDING HEREBY TO DESCRIBE AND CONVEY THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE GRANTORS

BY DEED OF CURTIS R PARENT AND KATHLEEN L PARCET, HUSBAND AND WIFE, DATED AUGUST 29, 2002 AND RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 IN VOLUME 64, PAGE 351 OF THE LAND RECORDS IN AND FOR THE ORWELL TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF ADDISON, STATE OF VERMONT

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM PATRICK J RICHARDSON AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 69 PAGE 13 DATED 02/02/2004 AND RECORDED 02/24/2004, ADDISON COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF VERMONT Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: May 9, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY

Bid number 05-18-18 Sealed competitive bids for the “Town of Middlebury Concrete Sidewalks Replacement Project” will be received at the Department of Public Works, 1020 S. Route 7 (mailing address 77 Main Street) Middlebury, Vermont 05753 until 11:00am on June 4, 2018.

There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on Tuesday May 29, 2018 @ 10:00am.

Meeting will begin at the Public Works Building 1020 S. Rt 7 Middlebury, VT 05753.

The Town of Middlebury, Vermont reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or reject any and all bid deemed to be in the best interest of Town.

Kathleen Ramsay Town Manager 5/21

The Public Notices section appears every Monday & Thursday in the

Addison Independent TOWN OF FERRISBURGH INVITATION TO BID

SEALED BIDS FOR: Furnishing and placing bituminous materials at instructed locations will be received at the office of the Ferrisburgh Town Clerk, 3279 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, Vt. 05456 until 3:00 p.m. on June 5, 2018 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Selectboard meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 5, 2018 at the Ferrisburgh Town Clerks office.

Specifications for bidders and bid forms may be obtained without charge at the Ferrisburgh Public Works Department, 167 Little Chicago Road, Ferrisburgh, Vt. Please call to set up an appointment .

The Town of Ferrisburgh, Vt. Reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject any and all bids, or to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the 5/21 Town of Ferrisburgh.

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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

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT

CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO:157-9-17 Ancv

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff v.

STACIE L. BODINGTON; IONA J. SMITH; OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT: 15 SUNSET DRIVE VERGENNES, VT 05491-8658 Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Stacie L. Bodington and Iona J. Smith to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated December 9, 2010, and recorded in Book 71 at Page 372 of the City of Vergennes Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 AM on July 10, 2018 at 15 Sunset Drive, Vergennes, VT all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Being a parcel of land said to contain 0.20 acres, more or less, by municipal assessment, with improvements thereon standing, now known and numbered as 15 Sunset Drive, Vergennes, Vermont and being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Stacie L. Bodington by the Warranty Deed of Robert L. O’Bryan and Frances M. O’Bryan, dated even with this instrument and to be recorded in the Vergennes land records, also being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Robert L. O’Bryan and Frances M. O’Bryan by the Warranty Deed of William C. Poquette and Janet C. Poquette, dated June 2, 1995 and recorded at Book 43, Page 616 of the Vergennes Land Records and described therein in part more particularly as follows: “Being all and the same lands an premises described in a Warranty Deed from William Houston and Constance Houston to William C. Poquette and Janet C. Haight, now known as Janet C. Poquette, dated November 4, 1986, and recorded in Volume 35, Page 444 of the Land Records of the City of Vergennes. Said land and premises are more particularly described therein as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises described in a Warranty deed from John V. Benoit and Therese Benoit to William Houston and Constance Houston, dated October 22, 1985, recorded in Volume 34, Page 99 of the Land Record of the City of Vergennes. Said lands and premises are more particularly described therein as follows: ‘Being a portion of the lands and premises conveyed to Grantors herein, John V. Benoit and Therese Benout by Benout Associates, Inc., by warranty deed dated the 9th day of January, 1985 and of record in Town of Vergennes land records in Volume 33, at Pages 303-4.

The property conveyed herein is Lot 14 and is depicted on a plan of land, that is to be controlling for all purposes, entitled: Subdivision Plat, Sunet Drive, Vergennes, Vermont • Date: 10-78 Trundell Consulting Engineers, Inc. Said Plan is recorded in said land records in Volume 1, Page [17].

The above described lot is subject to a ten foot drainage easement along the easterly boundary line and may be subject to utility easements and rights of way of record.

Included with the conveyance of this Lot is a right of way over Sunset Drive for ingress, egress and utility line service, together with others entitles thereto, until such time as Sunset Drive is accepted by the Town as a public street.

To which deed and plan and other title deeds of record, reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property herein conveyed.’…”

Reference is made to the dedication of Sunset Drive to public use by Deed to City of Vergennes, dated December 8, 1983 and recorded at Book 33, Page 90 of the Vergennes Land Records.

This conveyance is made subject to and with the benefit of utility easements, public rights of way, spring rights, easements for ingress and egress and rights incidental to each of the same as may appear more particularly of record; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not reinstate any such encumbrances previously extinguished by the Marketable Record Title Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7 of Title 27, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Reference is here made to the above-mentioned deed and survey and to all prior deeds, plans and documents in the chain of title for a more particular description of the herein conveyed lands and premises.

The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at sale.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, _____________________ Jennifer L. Maynard, Esq. Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 877-575-1400 Attorney for Plaintiff jmaynard@shslawfirm.com Dated: May 10, 2018 5/21, 28, 6/4

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Vermont bans pesticides cited to cause local bee die-off MONTPELIER — A coalition of scientists, beekeepers, environmental advocates and farmers said they were extremely pleased that the Senate voted 29-0 to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading driver of bee decline, on all ornamental, non-agricultural plants in Vermont. The bill, which the Senate passed last week, also will require that seed dealers accept orders for corn and soy seeds that are untreated with neonicotinoid pesticides for the 2019 planting season.

“The Vermont Senate listened to concerned constituents and adopted a key recommendation from the Vermont Pollinator Protection Committee that urged restrictions on bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides,” said Judy Bellairs, Co-Chair of the Pollinator Team, Sierra Club Grassroots Network. “We call on the House to follow suit and to ban uses of these toxic pesticides to protect the environment and agricultural economy of Vermont.”

A growing body of science shows that neonicotinoids can have alarming impacts on pollinators, causing death at very low doses and sub-lethal effects that make bees less able to forage, pollinate and reproduce. In 2016, the Vermont Legislature ordered that a commission be created to study pollinator decline in the state and established the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets’ Pollinator Protection Committee.

This Committee worked for months to collect stakeholder input and submitted a report with recommendations that would help advance pollinator protection across the state. The recommendations included eliminating the use of neonicotinoids on ornamental plants.

During the legislative session, more than 40 Vermont scientists and academics sent a letter to the Vermont legislature urging immediate action to protect bees and other pollinators by passing restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides. In addition, more than 25 farms and organizations across the state urged the legislature to add provisions to H.915 that would ban consumer use of neonicotinoids.

“Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat and their decline poses a serious threat to our food supply, environment and agricultural economy in Vermont,” said Molly Anderson, Professor of Food Studies, Middlebury College. “By passing this strengthening amendment, the Senate is demonstrating that it is standing with Vermont academics and scientists by taking action on this issue.”

Bees and other critical pollinators have been declining rapidly.

Thousands of scientific studies implicate neonicotinoid pesticides as a key contributor. The EPA’s own assessments find that neonics

pose far-reaching risks to birds and aquatic invertebrates. Recent studies find neonics are pervasive in U.S. waterways, including the Great Lakes. In response to clear evidence of harm to pollinators and impact on the environment, more than 200 entities, including the states of Maryland, Minnesota. and Connecticut, cities including Burlington, businesses and federal agencies have taken steps to reduce use of these pesticides.

“We applaud Vermont’s leadership in joining a growing number of states, businesses and cities in restricting bee-killing pesticides,”

said Tiffany Finck-Haynes, senior food futures campaigner at Friends of the Earth. “We urge the

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Vermont House to listen to its own TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 • 7:00 P.M. experts and immediately move to ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE RM. ban these toxic pesticides.”

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NOTICE OF SALE

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

Auction to be held online at www.StorageStuff.bid beginning Monday May 28th 2018 and ending Wednesday June 6th 2018.

Unit 230G, Travis Mason Owner reserves right to bid at sale, reject any/all bids, cancel or adjourn sale.

All purchased goods are sold “as is”. For more details or to pre-register go to www.

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

AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of May 8, 2018 Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:05 5. *Public Safety Committee Chair Laura Asermily & Fire Chief David Shaw with a Recommendation on Bid received for 1993 Ladder Truck 6. *Police Chief Tom Hanley with a Recommendation on Site Maintenance Bid & Emergency Replacement of Police Cruiser 7. *Request for an Entertainment Permit from Middlebury Hearth/ American Flatbread 7:15 8. *Public Hearing on bus stops on Main Street at the Post Office & St. Stephen’s Church.

In preparation for the meeting, officials from the Town and ACTR are working to identify potential alternatives on Main Street to lessen the impact to parking, while maintaining service to bus passengers.

7:45 9. *Karen Duguay of the Better Middlebury Partnership & Nancy Malcolm of Neighbors, Together, regarding Memorandum of Understanding Between the Town and the Better Middlebury Partnership for Website Funding, Development & Maintenance 7:50 10. *Infrastructure Committee Chair Heather Seeley with updates from the May 10, 2018 meeting of the Infrastructure Committee a. *Director of Public Works Operations Bill Kernan with a recommendation on temporary repair of Route 30 Paving b. *Director of Public Works Planning Dan Werner with the Committee’s recommendation on Awarding the Contract for the 20-year Engineering Evaluation and Facilities Planning Study for the Wastewater Treatment Facility (tentative – contract under review by state of Vermont and USDA) 8:00 11. *Selectboard Member Farhad Khan and Director of Public Works Operations Bill Kernan with the Parks & Recreation Committee’s recommendation on Starting Blocks for the Pool, partially funded by a community group 8:05 12. *Award Contract for Natural Resource Consulting Services to Arrowwood Environmental, LLC 8:15 13. *Battell Park – Update Order on Authorized Uses of the Park 8:20 14. *Approval of Check Warrants 15. *Town Manager’s Report 16. **Board Member Concerns 8:30 17. *Executive Session – Anticipated – Contract Negotiations & Legal Matters 18. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:45 19. *Adjourn

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

Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page.

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Photographer to talk about birding June 5 ADDISON — Vermont wildlife photographer Brian Machanic will present “The Art in Birding” at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area headquarters in Addison on Tuesday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a one-hour photography bird walk at the Dead Creek WMA. Machanic is a native Vermonter who has had a passion for wildlife since childhood and has been an avid naturalist and photographer his whole life. He began selling scenic and wildlife images 30 years ago at his Nature’s Eye Studio in Charlotte and has published photos and stories in regional and national magazines. Machanic recently published his first book, entitled “This Book Is for The Birds.”

“I invite people to come spend an enjoyable evening exploring many of the birds of Vermont’s renowned Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area,” said Machanic. “During my presentation, viewers will get an up-close look at the beauty and unique attributes of various species through an exploration of a large portfolio of avian images —

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RENOWNED VERMONT WILDLIFE photographer Brian Machanic will give a free presentation at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area headquarters on June 5, at 5:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy Vermont Fish & Wildlife.

no binoculars or spotting scopes required!”

Following Machanic’s presentation, participants will have an opportunity to take a onehour field walk on the grounds of the WMA. Tom Rogers of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife

Department will lead the field walk and help participants identify and photograph some of the amazing birds that call Dead Creek home.

The event is limited to the first 25 participants. To register, contact Amy Alfieri at amy.alfieri@ vermont.gov or 802-759-2398.

Be prepared for spring hiking WATERBURY — As the weather improves this spring, the Vermont State Police and Department of Public Safety would like to remind people who are heading out onto Vermont’s hiking trails of the If you are e v e r c h a n g i ng hiking at conditions hikers higher may encounter elevations this time of year, in the especially at springtime, higher elevations.

As you follow it’s trails into the important mountains, you for people can find yourself to continue hiking in snow and ice again to be despite warm prepared weather and for winter green grass at conditions. the trailhead.

Spring showers at lower elevations can turn into a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain in the hills. Rain and melting snow can cause rapidly rising streams and challenging stream crossings. The long-lasting snowpack at higher elevations keeps the air temperature cool, soaks your boots and can make trails difficult to follow.

If you are hiking at higher elevations in the springtime, it’s important for people to continue to be prepared for winter conditions.

Waterproof boots (not sneakers) with traction devices, extra layers of warm clothes, a headlamp, map and compass might become necessary for a safe and successful hike. Consider turning around when you hit icy or snow-covered trails if you are not properly equipped, or if travel and route-finding becomes difficult.

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rescue coordinator for the Vermont Department of Public Safety, reports that two hikers became stranded Wednesday, May 9, on Camels Hump. The two 18-year-old women were wearing only sneakers, shorts and short-sleeve shirts due to warm valley temperatures. Coming down from the summit, they took a wrong turn and ended up on a trail with thigh-deep snow and were unable to continue. The rescue took five hours to complete and could have been avoided with proper preparation by having a map, proper footwear,

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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Officials from the Vermont State Police and Department of Public Safety encourage you to stay safe while enjoying the beginning of hiking season by being careful as you climb higher into the mountains where spring might not yet have arrived. Hikers also are reminded that trails on state land above 2,500 feet in elevation remain closed until Memorial Day.

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Lecture with Bill McKibben An in-depth look at climate issues Join us for a discussion on how to make sense of the politics, science, and policy around climate change.

Featuring Bill McKibben, author and founder of the grassroots climate campaign, 350.org, as well as a founding fellow of the Sanders Institute.

Refreshments and social hour to follow.

Free and open to the public!

Check out his latest book, Radio Free Vermont.

Friday, May 25th | 3:00 pm RSVP: Pat Ryan, 802-388-1220, pryan@residenceottercreek.com

FRONT PORCH

OPEN HOUSE Join us from 1-3 pm!

WINE & CHEESE • LIVE MUSIC • MINI-TOURS

Independent, Assisted & Memory Care Living 350 Lodge Road, Middlebury, VT | 802-388-1220 www.residenceottercreek.com