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INDEPENDENT Vol. 31 No. 4

Winery Weekend

• Lincoln Peak Vineyard will host its Wine & Cheese Weekend, with music by Alice Limoges, on June 15. See Arts Beat, Page 10.

Sidewalk poetry in the works • Middlebury becomes first community in state to pursue ‘Word in the Street’ program, where local poets will see their work engraved in concrete. See Page 3.

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Midd. closes in on big grant $228K award to help downtown

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The citizens’ group Neighbors Together — which has been working on ideas to help downtown Middlebury weather the 2019-2021 construction

storm that will come from the replacement of the Main Street and Merchants Row bridges — announced Friday, June 7, it had landed a $228,750 state grant to promote and market affected businesses during the big dig disruption. “Clearly we are pleased,” said Nancy Malcolm, a leader of Neighbors Together. “A lot

of work was put into this (grant application) by a lot of people.” While all the paperwork still needs to be completed, Community Liaison Jim Gish echoed Malcolm’s enthusiasm. “We’re really excited to hear that VTrans has determined that the full Neighbors Together grant request of $228,750 is eligible (See Neighbors, Page 29)

City farmers market to reopen on June 13

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — After a two-year hiatus, the Vergennes Farmers Market officially returns to the city green this Thursday. The market, featuring about

20 vendors, will open for its regular hours of 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the green and will do business every Thursday through Oct. 10, except July 4. The market had operated the

past two years on North Main Street in cooperation with the owners of Kennedy Brothers. But according to market managers Christopher and Sandy Reck city (See Market, Page 34)

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Middlebury reappraisal notices out By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Attention Middlebury property owners. You should be receiving in the mail an official “Notice of Change of Appraisal” booklet relating to new valuation numbers that have been assigned as part of the recently completed reappraisal of townwide properties. This booklet, according to the Middlebury Board of (See Middlebury, Page 15)

Five teams vie for state titles

• It was a big weekend for Otter, Commodore and Eagle athletics. See Sports, Pages 30-33.

Buxton’s offers expanded deli • Orwell’s Buxton store will soon be offering a full deli and ice cream window as part of its expansion. See Page 2.

MEMBERS OF MARY Hogan Elementary’s “Way To Go! Challenge” team were among a group that gathered on the Vermont Statehouse lawn on June 5 to celebrate the school’s second-place finish in the competition and its big raffle prize: An AllEarth Renewables PowerFlower solar array. Photo courtesy of Cameron Savage

Mary Hogan wins solar array in competition Bristol, VUES also excel in Way To Go! By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — “Way to go” is a compliment one might not hear that often — unless you’re a student at elementary

schools in Middlebury, Bristol and Vergennes. Mary Hogan and Bristol Elementary students placed second and third, respectively,

out of 76 schools that competed in this year’s Way to Go! Challenge, a voluntary, incentive-based, recognition program to help students adopt healthier and more environmentally sensitive transportation habits. Schools

are awarded points based on their Way to Go! activities during the academic year. Vergennes Union Elementary finished a respectable 17th in this year’s competition, which (See Mary Hogan, Page 35)

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Orwell store to boost its offerings

On this past Wednesday Buxton took a $75,000 loan from the First National Bank of Orwell that will allow renovation By ANDY KIRKALDY of a room in the front left of ORWELL — In early 2017 the store, behind its handicap when Andy Buxton became access ramp, into a space that the second generation to run will allow for a small, but fully Orwell’s Buxton’s Store, he said functional kitchen, plus a food he planned to “amp up the deli service counter that will open to and meat collection,” become the interior. a “destination craft beer and It will also include an ice wine store,” and expand its pre- cream freezer, cash register and prepared food offerings. service window that will open About twoonto the store’s and-a-half years “And if anyone covered front porch. later Buxton has knows me, “It’s going down successfully checked to the post and beam, those items off the I’m not one and we’re going list, and he said, to be superto start with new exceeded the store’s traditional on floors, new walls, financial projections things. There’s new equipment, by expanding always a little everything. So this catering as well. room will be brand bit of a twist.” “We’ve stuck new,” Buxton said. — Andy Buxton “It will be a perfect with the business plan. We’ve created spot to serve food a Vermont craft beer area, craft out of.” beer and wine and cider, and The space had hosted the that’s been successful,” Buxton store’s regular group of morning said. “We’ve grown sales in the coffee drinkers, an important meat department. We’ve grown function for Buxton’s Store and sales in local produce, produce the community that the business and dairy in general.” has made sure to accommodate Now he’s ready for an even with a table strategically placed bigger step by adding the not far from the coffee pots. commercial kitchen he also spoke “They’ve been happy with that about back in January 2017, plus little corner,” Buxton said. installing a bonus — an ice cream In the front space, by late July window. or early August, they will install

Buxton’s to add kitchen, ice cream

a convection oven, fryolator, grill, griddle, sandwich table and ventilation system behind the service counter. That kitchen will allow Buxton, a working chef before he bought the store, to offer a varied menu. He hopes his fare will appeal to “parents, grandparents, people on the run who are on the go. With the menu we’ll be focusing on all the demographics, from a small kids’ menu with hot dogs and chicken tenders to flatbread pizzas with custom pizzas. We’re going to have a burger menu. I’m going to work with (Orwell’s) Stonewood Farm to have a turkey burger on the menu.” To start with, the to-go food will be offered from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, but more days could be added. “If we find there’s a huge demand for it Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, then we’ll change our program around and go from there,” he said. By October, Buxton hopes to add more entrees, such as steak and fries, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie, and possibly more creative dishes. “And if anyone knows me, I’m not one to be super-traditional on things. There’s always a little bit of a twist,” he said. Ice cream service will appear sooner — the target date is the Fourth of July weekend.

ANDY BUXTON STANDS next to where his Buxton’s Store will install a service window to offer scoops of ice cream afternoons and evenings, and in that same space install a commercial kitchen to offer takeout food by later this summer.

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Buxton’s will offer products from Grand Isle’s Island Ice Cream and Sunderland’s Wilcox Ice Cream, four flavors from each company. As well as standards such as vanilla, chocolate, cookies and cream and chocolate chip, Buxton plans to experiment with other flavors or even gelato seven days a week during the

evening hours. The additions to Buxton’s offerings will add up to four more full- or part-time employees to the store’s current roster of three full-time and 15 part-time workers. When the food service is ready, there will be room for a (See Buxton’s, Page 38)

Beeman Galaxy

New Haven sixth-graders design and build permanent makerspace By CHRISTOPHER ROSS NEW HAVEN — Just inside the door of a Beeman Elementary School classroom, three sixth-graders knelt on an outerspace-themed rug, sorting Lego bricks, wheels and electronic controllers for a design challenge. In the opposite corner a busy bread machine gave the table it sat on the shivers. At one station a student sketched — right onto the whiteboard tabletop — the preliminary designs for a hand-held maze she planned to build. At another the hesitant churr of a sewing machine, a pause, a few more stitches. Elsewhere, glue guns, cardboard, scissors, pens, marbles, bins, cutting, thinking, shaping, sharing, dreaming, and a five-foot-tall cardboard rocket about ready to take off. “Beeman Galaxy,” the school’s new makerspace, was created by kids, for kids, and its occupants are encouraged to

“reach for the stars.” “The only requirement is to be flexible with your thinking the whole time you’re here,” said Beeman sixth-grade teacher Annette Carter, whose students created the space. A bulletin board near the bread maker spells out the key concepts of Beeman Galaxy’s “design process”: • Empathy: learning about your audience for whom you are designing. • Define: redefining and focusing your question based on your insights from the empathy stage. • Ideate: brainstorming and coming up with creative solutions. • Prototype: building a representation of one or more of your ideas to show to others. • Test and revise: returning to your original user group and testing your ideas for feedback! (See Beeman, Page 38)

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Midd. sidewalks to be used for poetry trail By JOHN FLOWERS according to Hohenschau. MIDDLEBURY — Addison “It seemed like such a County’s poetic legacy is etched good fit for Middlebury,” said in its soul. Hohenschau, whose runs the Its impressive roll call of lit- Community Workshop business erary luminaries includes Robert with Rebecca Sanborn Stone. Frost, Julia Alvarez, Ruth Stone Community Workshop has and Jay Parini. You’ll find their helped town and cities throughwork in virtually any out North America bookshop or library. build special senses of Middlebury will “We’ve got place through creative soon showcase the a history planning and public work of a new crop of notable engagement. of poets who will find poets, and “We’re constantly their evocative sonnets a number of looking for neat and verses literally Hohenschau poetry clubs. ideas,” making a mark — on said. the town’s sidewalks. It seemed He reasoned sideIt’s called “Word like a perfect walk poetry displays on the Street,” made match to do would be emblematic possible through a something of Middlebury’s cre$15,000 grant from the poetryative past and present, Vermont Arts Counand they could serve cil and the combined related.” as a way to beautify — Dave and unify the commuefforts of local planHohenschau nity during the major ner Dave Hohenschau and the Middlebury construction project Underground (MUD) group. that will unfold in the downtown Organizers will invite area poets during the next two years. of all ages and abilities to submit “We’ve got a history of works that will be vetted by a notable poets, and a number of panel of jurists, who will select poetry clubs,” Hohenschau said. five submissions that will be “It seemed like a perfect match engraved in downtown locations to do something poetry-related.” during the next two years. He pitched the idea to folks The project will include at MUD, a nonprofit that orgaevents, pop-up art, and cele- nizes a variety of creative and brations all tied to poetry and culinary events — such as the the downtown. annual Foodaroo. Lisa Mitchell, Middlebury will become the co-leader of MUD, liked the first Vermont community to adopt a “Word on the Street” program, which has been successfully executed in other parts of the country, beginning around 10 years ago in St. Paul, Minn.,

A NEW PROGRAM called ‘Word on the Street” will enlist local poets to submit work that will be considered for engraving on public sidewalks in downtown Middlebury. Photo courtesy of David Hohenschau

idea, and that group will serve as the fiscal agent for “Word on the Street.” “As an arts and culture non-profit, Middlebury Underground is proud to support Word on the Street, a poetry trail around Middlebury,” Mitchell said. “We hope the poetry trail will not only become a source of pride in downtown Middlebury, but also attract the interest of visitors for years to come.” Hohenschau is now hunting down jurists to evaluate poetry submissions. He has no shortage

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of prospects, given the number of poetry enthusiasts in Middlebury. Middlebury College and Middlebury Union High School have their share of capable talent evaluators. But organizers don’t want this effort to be confined to established writers; they want original compositions from people who’ve tried their hand at poetry and wouldn’t mind seeing it publicly displayed. Local clubs, businesses, community organizations, individuals, and schools are

invited to get involved. An entrant can submit a previously published work. The key is to get something unencumbered by copyright restrictions and to have a piece that speaks to the spot in which it will be displayed. With that in mind, Hohenschau wants to first pin down specific sidewalk spots, and then invite poems that speak directly to those locations. For example, a sidewalk in Frog Hollow would seem appropriate for a poem evoking craftsmanship. (See Sidewalk poetry, Page 5)

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Guest editorial Increased child care funding yields social, economic gains By Walter Frame Of all the competing funding priorities debated this legislative session in Montpelier, increased investments in child care rose to the top for good reason. The $7.4 million child care package included in the budget is one of the biggest investments the Capitol made this year. It is also one that could yield incredible economic and social returns for Vermont. As a member of the Vermont Business Roundtable (VBR) and the chair of our Early Care and Learning Task force, I was involved with a report we commissioned in 2017 to better understand the economic impact of investing public funding in high-quality early care and learning programs in Vermont. It found that every additional dollar Vermont invests to expand high-quality early care and learning programs would yield a return of $3.08. This would include both immediate economic benefits — such as increased parent participation in the workforce — and long-term savings for Vermont in child welfare, special education, healthcare, crime and substance abuse costs. This year’s $7.4 million child care package stands to put more back into the budgets of Vermont’s families and early educators, and, ultimately, our economy. These investments will have a tangible, immediate impact on making childcare more affordable for Vermont families, allowing them to stay in the workforce and contribute to the long-term economic wellbeing of their families and our state. For example, it’s estimated that a single parent with two children who earns $15/hour will have an extra $416 a month thanks to increased levels of child care financial assistance. Business leaders will tell you that strengthening Vermont’s economy depends upon reversing current demographic trends of an aging population and our rapidly shrinking workforce. One significant impediment for Vermont businesses is that parents can’t find or afford quality child care. Access to high-quality child care supports our workforce today by allowing us to recruit and retain the best talent while ensuring that our children — tomorrow’s neighbors, entrepreneurs, and employees — have the building blocks to thrive in school, work, and life. As a father, I have seen the impact that strong, nurturing early care had on my children as they grew and explored Vermont. As a director of The Trapp Family Lodge Resort, a Vermont MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE DANCE professor Christal Brown dances with students from business with decades of history, I am constantly looking to Addison Central School District schools as part of the biennial Spring Into the Arts event at the past to preserve our legacy and to the future to ensure our the Mahaney Arts Center late last month. Photo by Todd Balfour growth. A robust, skilled, and personable workforce is a crucial part of that future. I applaud the efforts of our legislature and our governor this year and am proud to join with many business leaders across the state who believe that investing in our early care and learning system is one of the smartest economic development strategies we can make. This year’s investments will not solve the current child care crisis, but it is an incredibly important step to support our working families. As business leaders, we are problem solvers On May 16th, I sent this e-mail not think that having jets with the Please reflect and consider and innovators, and we look forward to a continued partnership message to Senators Hardy and ability to carry nuclear weapons, supporting S.R.5, a resolution to with our policy makers to ensure families receive what they Bray. makes me feel safer. In fact, I keep Vermont nuclear bomber need to be happy and productive, in life and work. “I am a Quaker. I live in think to the contrary. Be positive free.”

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Let’s keep Vermont free of nuclear bombers

Bristol, Vermont.

I think it is very important Note: Walter Frame is director and vice president of Trapp to act on our beliefs of solving Family Lodge in Stowe, and chair of the VBR’s Early Care and problems through negotiations Learning Task Force.

and other peaceful means. I do

role models for our children, our state, our country, and our world. There are better ways to solve problems. Thank you for your work.

On May 22nd, 22 out of 30 State Senators voted “Yea” for Senate Resolution 5: the Senate of the State of Vermont expresses (See Letter, Page 5)

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Sidewalk poetry (Continued from Page 3) A sidewalk near the Town Hall Theater might conjure a poem about drama and showmanship. An education theme would seem a propos for a poem at Mary Hogan Elementary School. Middlebury Public Works officials have endorsed “Word on the Street” and want to pilot the idea in low-traffic locations, organizers said. Hohenschau is working with a local concrete specialist, Nathan Christner, to determine the best way to permanently commit the poems to sidewalk surface. For existing sidewalks not in line for repairs, an engraving process is likely to be used, he said. The engraving depth would be done to approximately an eighth of an inch to ensure durability and safety to those who tread on the poems. “It’s pretty intricate,” he said of the process. A less involved “stamping process” could be appropriate for newer sidewalks, according to Hohenschau. Stencils of the verses will be used to guide the engraving and/ or stamping. The jury will set limits on length of the poems to ensure the program doesn’t run out of finances and available sidewalk. While the state grant will likely limit “Word on the Street” to five poems, organizers noted future donations and grants could lead to more sidewalk entries to lengthen the poetry trail — if the program proves popular. It should be noted the current $15,000 budget also includes small financial awards for winning poets and honoraria for jury members. “If we had a few (poems) every year, in a few years we could have like a dozen poems, and people would come from all

over to follow the trail and read all the poems,” Hohenschau said. This will be a year of planning and organizing “Word on the Street.” Poems should start appearing on local sidewalks beginning next spring. How long the poems will adorn the concrete sidewalks is anyone’s guess. Vermont winters, pedestrian use and sidewalk plowing will take their toll. “Maybe we’ll re-color them every once in a while, or recut the edges,” Hohenschau said of longevity measures. “There’s a lot of ways in which the poems will get degraded.” Still, a little wear and tear might add character to the artistic expressions, he noted. “I think there’ll be a certain beauty to seeing them fade over time,” Hohenschau said. “I don’t think we can be too precious about it, since public sidewalks take a beating.” Anyone who would like to suggest a downtown Middlebury sidewalk for a poem should contact Hohenschau at david@ communityworkshopllc.com. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Letters to the Editor Local veteran was treated very well at parade For the past several years, I have celebrated Memorial Day by driving veteran Robert “Buster” Weller in the Middlebury parade. This outing is only possible with the assistance of many individuals who volunteer materials, time and effort. The staff of Helen Porter prepare decorations and get Buster up and ready extra early on parade day. Champlain Valley Equipment has very generously loaned us an ATV each year to decorate and drive in the parade. Buster and I are treated mid parade to doughnuts and coffee compliments of Middlebury Eye Associates. Buster is filled with intense joy as we pass along the parade route with neighbors waving Hello and calling him name.

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to a community-wide celebration of Addison County Home Health and Hospice’s 50th Anniversary. Thursday, June 13, 2019 5 – 7pm Town Hall Theater Meet our new CEO Deborah Wesley, RN, the clinicians who care for our patients, and the support staff members who make it all possible. Enjoy some snacks and a cash bar. RSVP Maureen Conrad 388-7259 or mconrad@achhh.org

Letter (Continued from Page 4) its strong opposition to the basing of any nuclear delivery system in the State of Vermont. I thank Senators Hardy and Bray for reflecting and voting “Yea”. I am also grateful that I live in a place where people can interact with their state elected officials. If you would like to read the final text of the Resolution, please send me an e-mail pattyheatherlea@gmail.com. Patricia Heather-Lea Bristol

It is the best day of the year for Buster, and because of the joy I experience with him, it is a pretty special day for me as well. I am honored to live in a

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Obituaries

Robert Johnson, 83, Middlebury/ Weybridge native WINCHESTER, Va. — Robert Maurice Johnson was born to Arlene and Maurice Johnson on March 25, 1936 in Middlebury, Vt., and left his earthly body on June 4, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Bob grew up on a dairy farm in Weybridge, Vt., and never lost his love of the land. He distinguished himself while working for the Federal Government and later as an adjunct professor at Johnson State College (Northern Vermont University) and Vermont Community College. He didn’t want his obituary to be a litany of his accomplishments, although there were many. However, all that knew him were well aware of just how extraordinary he was. He considered his family and friends his greatest legacy. He is survived by his wife of

60 years, Anne Theresa; brother Larry and sister Jackie; five daughters, Heidi (Ray), Sara, Kate (Dan), Amy (Patrick) and Erika (Charles); grandchildren Joshua (Kelly), Rachel (Curt), Laura (Dickie), Robert (Stephanie), April (Fredros), Matthew (Bridgette), Brittany (Pedro), Bryce (Emily), Bianca (Mike), Chris (Katie), Adele (Ted), Joe, Phil, Al, Robin (Mason), Lisa and Hannah; and great-grandchildren Lincoln, Noah, Zoey, Nolan, Genevieve and Maddox. Bob thoroughly appreciated the excellent care he received from his doctors and hospice friends. His last wish was that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork St. #405, Winchester, VA 22601, so they can continue the exemplary services they provide.◊

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Wesley Holler, 43, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Wesley Paul Holler, 43, died of natural causes on June 3, 2019. He was born on Sept. 16, 1975, in Middlebury, Vt., the son of Wesley F. Holler and Judith M. Holler. He was raised and attended school in Middlebury. He went to Champlain College for a short time. Wesley worked at #1 Auto Parts for over 23 years. He lived in Goshen on top of a mountain and found strength and peace there. He thrived on nature and the love he had for his animals. He was a member of the NRA and a gun enthusiast. Wesley had a big heart which he shared with everyone in his life. To know Wesley was to love him. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His wonderful fiancee Jacqueline Broe was the light at the end of his life. Her son Sean Damien was a great source of joy for Wesley. He was also known for

his heartfelt singing and beautiful guitar playing. Wesley loved animals. His dog Gunner, and cats Chester and Willie will miss their loving owner. He is survived by his mother Judy Holler, his father Wesley Holler and wife Anna, stepbrothers Chris and Michael Poploski and their families; his sister Christine and her husband Joe Porter and children Julia and Sean, his brother Tim and wife, Debby, sons Cole, Logan and Daniel; his brother Mick Holler and his wife Catherine (Katy), their son Garrett and his fiancée Heather Hershkowitz, and their daughter Cynthia Holler. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. WESLEY PAUL HOLLER A celebration of Wesley’s life will be held at the American Legion in Middlebury on July 7, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers memo- Addison County’s Humane rial contributions in his name may Society at 236 Boardman St., be made to Homeward Bound, Middlebury Vt. 05753.◊

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her as “Grandma Bean”. She is survived by her son John Duclos and partner Judy, Daughter Amy Quesnel (Lorenzo), grandchildren Kylie Chittenden (Jeremy), Kirstin Joyal (Derek), Jed Quesnel (Lindi), Kristi LaFayette, Kasey Trujillo (Jeremy), Karly McConnell and Carla Pugh and 14 very special great-grandchildren. Our Mom had a few very special friends that she also leaves behind. Mom was predeceased by her husband, her mother and her six siblings: Charles Muzzy, Basil Muzzy, Pauline Steady, Eunice St. Jean, Caroline Hill and Charlotte Allen, and a daughterin-law Joyce Lafayette Duclos. We will celebrate her spice, spunk and love of life on Tuesday, June 11, at 1 p.m., at the United Methodist Church of Middlebury. We invite friends and family to join us immediately following at the American Legion to share laughs, stories and memories. In lieu of flowers, her wishes were that donations be made to

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Theresa Hancock, 50, formerly of Bristol HOOVER, Ala. — Theresa Page Hancock, age 50, passed away on May 1, 2019, at home in Hoover, Ala., after a struggle with breast cancer. She was born in Burlington, Vt., on July 11, 1968. Theresa graduated from The University of South CarolinaSpartanburg with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. For several years, she did Emergency Room medicine. Theresa is survived by her husband, Andrew, and three children, Heather, Hunter and Sara, all of the home. She is survived by her parents, Richard (Dick) and Marie Burke Page, formerly of Bristol, and brothers, Richard, Jr. and Shane and his fiancée, Alison Davidson. Theresa was the granddaughter of Edward and Miriam Burke (both deceased) and Robert and Julia Page. She leaves behind aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and many friends. A Memorial Service was

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Patricia LaFountain, 80, Weybridge WEYBRIDGE — Patricia A. (Fitzgerald) LaFountain, 80, died June 3, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. Patricia was born Dec. 13, 1938, the daughter of Earl and Evelyn (Gile) Fitzgerald, and grew up in Rutland, Vt. She married Robert LaFountain on Nov. 3, 1956. Together they raised four children on their farm in Weybridge. Patricia sold Studio Girl cosmetics for many years. She also waitressed and cooked at many local restaurants and ran her own. She enjoyed family, gardening and playing Bingo. She is survived by her children Susan (Tim), Michael (Sharon), Diana (Craig) and daughter-inlaw Becky. She is also survived by sisters Betty, Madelyn, Shirley,

Sheila and brother Thomas. She is survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 2007, son John LaFountain in 2018, and grandson Robert M. LaFountain in 2017. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St, Middlebury, with calling hours one hour prior to service from 10-11 a.m. Rev. Stephen Payne will officiate. Burial will take place in Weybridge Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of SandersonDucharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at PATRICIA A. (FITZGERALD) LAFOUNTAIN Sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊

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MONDAY

Summer reading gathering in Middlebury. Monday, June 10, 3:30-5 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Pop into the bookstore any time between 3:30 and 5 p.m. to find out about summer reading programs offered by the bookstore and Ilsley Library. Handouts, information, light refreshments and a big pile of free books. Sewing for Change-Bristol meeting in Bristol. Monday, June 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Cafeteria, Mount Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. Sewing for ChangeBristol’s first meeting. Come sew reusable bags to give residents, with the idea that they will be used instead of single-use plastic bags. Bring sewing machines, pins, scissors and thread. Plenty of jobs for non-sewers. More info: Linda Brown at 802-453-5713 or Patti Hunt at 802-453-6135.

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TUESDAY

Plato lecture in Middlebury. Tuesday, June 11, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Middlebury College Professor Emeritus Victor Nuovo will speak on this Greek philosopher whose ideas have become one of the foundations of western culture. More info: Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. Author J.C. Myers in Bristol. Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. Bristol Myers will read from and sign his new novel “Junkyard at No Town,” which captures rural Vermont’s land, language, and culture in outrageous and vernacularrich dialogue, combined with crazy and splendid plot twists and descriptions. Call Nancy at 802-453-2366 for more info.

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“Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. All interested readers welcome. More info at 802-758-2858. New Haven Historical Society meeting in New Haven. Wednesday, June 12, 7 p.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St. The topic will be past Memorial Day exercises. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.

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THURSDAY

Addison County Home Health and Hospice 50th Anniversary in Middlebury. Thursday, June 13, 5-7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. All are invited to come to this community-wide celebration and meet ACHHH’s new CEO, Deborah Wesley, R.N., the clinicians who care for our patients, and the support staff members who make it all possible. Enjoy some snacks and a cash bar. RSVP to Maureen Conrad 388-7259 or mconrad@ achhh.org. “Medicare For All: What’s Stopping Us?” in Vergennes. Thursday, June 13, 5:307:30 p.m., Kennedy Brothers auditorium, 11 Main St. All are welcome to come hear directly from Wendell Potter, insurance industry whistleblower and author, talk about the health care crisis in the U.S. and the forces organizing to stop the growing movement for Medicare for All.

“The African Queen” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, June 13, 6-8:30 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club’s final film in their spring series on courage. Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn need courage just to contemplate their dangerous river journey during World War I.

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FRIDAY

Flea market in South Starksboro. Friday, June 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse. Donations welcome. Drop off Thursday, June 13, 3-7 p.m. Questions? Call 802- 453-4573. Senior Resource Fair in Middlebury. Friday, June 14, noon-2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come to this fun-filled afternoon featuring a BBQ Lunch and more than 30 community partners from Home Health Care, Financial/Legal Planning, Day programs, non-profits, and other senior support organizations. Health screening, art workshops, Tai Chi, live music and more. Round Trip bus shuttle provided by ACTR 11:15 a.m. Armory Lane Vergennes, 11:45 a.m. Commons, Middlebury, 11:50 a.m. Meadows, Middlebury. More info at 802-3881220 or sbennett@residenceottercreek.com.

WEDNESDAY

“Van Gogh & Japan” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 12, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In this little-known story of Van Gogh’s art, see just how important Van Gogh’s study of Japan was. The film travels not only to France and the Netherlands, but also to Japan to further explore the remarkable heritage that so affected Van Gogh and made him the artist we know of today. Part of THT’s Great Art Wednesdays series. Tickets $13 adult/$8 student (includes $1 preservation fee). Student musicians play jazz in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 12, 6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Baptist Church, 97 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Community Music Center Jazz Program is pleased to present a performance in which students will present jazz standards and improvisation. In addition to the MCMC jazz students and jazz faculty members Bear Irwin and Glendon Ingalls, the performance will also feature a pair of highly regarded local musical artists: Rob DeBruyn and Dick Forman. Free and open to the public; donations welcome. Book club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday, June 12, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Conference Room, Crown Point Road at Short St. Join the Bridport book club as they discuss

“Building a Stronger History Community” in Lincoln. Friday, June 14, 1-3 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The Lincoln Historic Society hosts Eileen Corcoran from the Vermont Historical Society. All Addison County historic societies and museums as well as anyone interested in local history is invited. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Nate Gusakov and Chris Prickitt in Middlebury. Sunday, June 14, 3:304:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Gusakov, the banjoist from Lincoln with the deep, resonant singing voice, returns to entertain with expertise, featuring a variety of authentic songs and tunes. Chris Prickitt accompanies on guitar. Free and open to the public. Paralympic athlete Chris Waddell speaks in Middlebury. Friday, June 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Rotary presents Chris Waddell, the first “nearly unassisted” paraplegic to summit 19,340-foot Mt Kilimanjaro in a handcycle. A 13-Time Paralympic medalist, he is also a Hall of Famer for U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and the Paralympics. Skiing Magazine put him on their list of 25 Greatest Skiers in North America. Free. Monica Rizzio in Brandon. Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info contact Edna at 802-247-4295 or e-mail edna@brandon-music.net. An Evening with Bugs in Addison. Friday, June 14, 8:30-11 p.m., Dead Creek Visitor Center, 966 Route 17. Mid-June is the peak of insect emergence. Join biologist Mark Ferguson and Vermont State Game Warden Kelly Price in observing insects using a variety of trapping methods. Ferguson and Price will bring some of their collections for people to see. Bring a flashlight, tick protection and dress appropriately for the field. Participants must sign up to attend these events at vtfishandwildlife.com.

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What would Plato say?

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE PROFESSOR Emeritus Victor Nuovo will speak on Greek philosopher Plato, whose ideas have become a foundation of western culture. The talk is Tuesday, June 11, at 3 p.m., at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury.

SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club hike in Lincoln. Saturday, June 15, Lincoln Gap. Climb Mt. Abraham from Lincoln Gap. A strenuous 5.2 mile hike on the Long Trail with an elevation gain of 2200 feet, some steep pitches and an extremely rocky ascent to the summit, with stunning 360 degree views. Contact leader Ivor Hughes at brhughes@gmavt. net or 802-453-4412 for details. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. Flea market in South Starksboro. Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse. Donations welcome. Drop off Thursday, June 13, 3-7 p.m. Questions? Call 802- 453-4573. Father’s Day Breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, June 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Celebrate Father’s Day early with blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausages, home fries, quiche, beverages, and a surprise. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children/$20 families … except for fathers, who eat half price. Bring a non-perishable food or personal item for the Food Shelf. Community tie-dye day in Cornwall. Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-noon, Cornwall Town Hall, 2629 Route 30. Looking to kick off your summer with style? Come join

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Over the Bridge

JOIN THE GREEN Mountain Bicycle Club ride through Vergennes and Addison and over the Lake Champlain Bridge on Sunday, June 16, 9:15 a.m., starting at Vergennes Union High School. For more info see calendar listing.

others in tie-dye fun. Bring a garment. All other materials provided. Donations accepted. More info at 802-462-2775 for more info. Hosted by the Cornwall Recreation Committee. Father’s Day chicken BBQ in Lincoln. Sunday, June 16, 11:30 a.m., Lincoln Fire Department, 34 Gove Hill Rd. Adult meals $10/kids and half sizes $7. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Alice Limoges plays in New Haven. Saturday, June 15, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery, 142 River Rd. A Saturday version of the winery’s Sunday Sessions. Relax on the porch with wine and free live music. Wine available by the glass. Music is rain or shine on the covered porch (will move indoors if it’s pouring). Pocock Rocks in Bristol. Saturday, June 15, 3-8 p.m., Main Street. Bristol will be rockin’ with live music, food and beverage vendors, plus games and fun for the 10th annual Pocock Rocks Music Festival and Street Fair. Featuring live musical performances from six well-known and loved regional bands and more 30 vendors, from microbrews, hard ciders, and spirits, to specialty foods, gifts, and crafts. “Chicago” on screen in Brandon. Saturday, June 15, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Come see the original 1927 silent big screen adaptation of the notorious Jazz Age tabloid scandal, based on real events. Dancer Roxie Hart is accused of murder. Is she innocent or headed for the slammer? Later made into the popular Broadway musical Stellaria Trio in Brandon. Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info contact Edna at 802-247-4295 or e-mail edna@brandon-music.net.

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SUNDAY

Champlain Bridge ride in Addison/Vergennes. Sunday, June 16, 9:15 a.m., meets at Vergennes Union High School, Monkton Rd. This ride heads out Lake Road and across the bicycle-friendly Champlain Bridge. The 43-mile route (M) stops at Crown Point while the 55-mile route (M) makes a loop on the New York side

through Port Henry. Social ride begins at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and finishes with lunch at the Red Mill. More info contact Amy Ross at 802-324-2137 or vtamy@comcast.net, Mark Benton at 802-343-4029 orvtkramb@yahoo.com, or social ride leader Donna Leban at 802-862-1901 or lightspd@comcast.net. Mimi & Gus in New Haven. Sunday, June 16, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery, 142 River Rd. Mimi & Gus take the stage for the Sunday Session at Lincoln Peak. Relax on the porch with wine and free live music. Wine available by the glass Music is rain or shine on the covered porch (will move indoors if it’s pouring). “Finding Room in Vermont: Accommodating Tourism in an ‘Unspoiled’ Landscape” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, June 16, 3 p.m., Rokeby Museum. 4334 Route 7. Tourism has long been a driving force in shaping the popular conception of rural Vermont. Orchardist and author Blake Harrison will discuss the early history of Vermont tourism, the abandonment of farms, the rise of summer homes, and the branding of an “unspoiled” Vermont. More info at rokeby.org. Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, June 16, 2-4 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. A Fathers Day concert by Lavoie, who has been playing harmonica, and performing for 40 years with a unique acoustic style reminiscent of the late great, blind legendary harmonica player Sonny Terry. 350Vermont Mother Up! in Middlebury. Sunday, June 16, 5:30-7 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School Playground, Mary Hogan Dr. A year-end picnic discussion including celebratory cake and watermelon, for Mother Up!: Families Rise Up for Climate Action, a project of 350VT bringing together families to talk about the tough realities of climate change and to participate in the transition to a healthier and safer world.

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MONDAY

“Addison County Disaster Response Team” in Middlebury. Monday, June 17, noon-1 p.m., Homeward Bound, 236 Boardman St. Maria Farnsworth will answer your questions at this Lunch and Learn presentation. Attendees should bring their own lunch. Free and open to

the public. Preregistration is requested as seating is limited. More info contact Hannah Manley at 802-388-1100 ext. 224 or hmanley@homewardboundanimals. org.

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TUESDAY

“Understanding American Politics in the Age of Trump” in Middlebury. *RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, JUNE 20* Tuesday, June 18, 12:30-2 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Middlebury College Professor Matt Dickinson returns to Eastview for the second in a series of six biweekly lively and engaging “Political Luncheon” talks. Free and open to the Public.

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WEDNESDAY

Vocalist Steve Jackson and pianist Dottie Kline in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Jackson, accompanied by Kline on piano will entertain with song favorites. Mystery Readers Book Group in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 19, 6 p.m., Shafer’s Market & Deli, 54 College St. Come discuss “The Thirty-Nine Steps,” set during May and June 1914. War was evident in Europe. Richard Hannay the protagonist and narrator, an expatriate Scot, returns to his new home, a flat in London, after a long stay in Rhodesia to begin a new life. Smart, literary mysteries (none too gruesome), lively conversation. Open to the public.

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THURSDAY

“Understanding American Politics in the Age of Trump” in Middlebury. *RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, JUNE 18* Thursday, June 20, 12:30-2 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Middlebury College Professor Matt Dickinson returns to Eastview for the second in a series of six biweekly lively and engaging “Political Luncheon” talks. Free and open to the Public. Gill Coates in Bristol. Thursday, June 20, 7

p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. The Bristol Historical Society hosts Gill Coates, president of Monkton Historical Society, and the documentary “Forgotten Farms,” which examines how dairy farmers remain the backbone of agriculture in New England, but they are fighting for survival. Free and open to the public. More info call Steve Ayotte at 802-453-7709. David Huddle and Gregory Spatz in Middlebury. Thursday, June 20, 7– 8:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. In partnership with New England Review, authors Huddle and Spatz will read from and discuss their recent works — the novel “Hazel” and the novella and short story collection “What Could Be Saved,” respectively. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. “Every Brilliant Thing” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, June 20, 7:30 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Middlebury Actors Workshop presents the Vermont premiere of this one-person show, a long-running hit in both London’s East End and New York City’s Off-Broadway. It has been called “one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression.” Tickets $20 adults/$10 students, available at Town Hall Theater’s Box Office at: 802-382-9222 or online at townhalltheater.org.

LIVEMUSIC Nate Gusakov and Chris Prickitt in Middlebury. Friday, June 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. Monica Rizzio in Brandon. Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Alice Limoges in New Haven. Saturday, June 15, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery. Pocock Rocks in Bristol. Saturday, June 15, 3-8 p.m., Main St. Stellaria Trio in Brandon. Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Mimi & Gus in New Haven. Sunday, June 16, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery. Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, June 16, 2-4 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. Steve Jackson Dottie Kline in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. Steve Kirby in Brandon. Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Rick Ceballos in Middlebury. Sunday, June 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. Tony Trischka in Middlebury. Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Choong-Jin (C.J.) Chang, viola, and Cynthia Huard, piano in Rochester. Friday, June 22, 7 p.m., Rochester Federated Church. Cooie’s Jazz Ensemble in Brandon. Saturday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Sarah King in New Haven. Sunday, June 23, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery. Keith Williams in Middlebury. Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. The Good Parts in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, June 23, 6 p.m., Basin Harbor.

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‘Van Gogh & Japan’ journey screening at THT The Great Art Wednesdays As the Edo period came to an series continues with “Van Gogh end in 1868 and Japan opened up & Japan” at Middlebury’s Town to the West, Paris became awash Hall Theater on Wednesday, with all things Japanese in the June 12, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. form of decorative objects and “Van Gogh & Japan” journeys colorful woodcut prints called from the critically acclaimed ‘ukiyo-e.’ While Van Gogh exhibition at the Van Gogh had no desire to visit Japan, Museum, Amsterdam, to the he became fascinated with beauty of Provence and the elements of its visual culture enigma of Japan itself. Featuring and how they could be adapted Van Gogh’s personal letters and in his own pursuit of a new way written accounts of seeing. He read by friends and descriptions of Japan contemporaries this and studied Japanese extraordinary and works carefully, moving film reveals learning from their the fascinating bold and contrasting story of Van Gogh’s use of color, their little-known deep by Greg Pahl c o m p o s i t i o n a l connection to fluidity of line Japanese art, despite and their unusual never travelling to croppings of natural Japan himself, and the role it has forms. in understanding his most iconic Run time is 90 minutes. works. Tickets are $13/ $8 students As well as investigating and includes a $2 fee. Tickets may the expression of Van Gogh’s be purchased at townhalltheater. “japonisme,” the film explores org, by calling 802-382-9222, how Japanese society has at the THT box office Mondaydeveloped an affinity to Van Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or at Gogh’s work as a result of the door one hour before show his engagement with their time. The Town Hall Theater is culture. Featuring insights from located at 68 S. Pleasant St. in contemporary artists, including Middlebury. calligrapher Tomoko Kawao MONICA RIZZIO RETURNS and performance artist Tatsumi TO BRANDON MUSIC Orimoto, “Van Gogh & Japan” Brandon Music welcomes provides revealing and modern back country singer-songwriter perspectives on the rich, Monica Rizzio on Friday, June symbiotic relationship between 14, at 7:30 p.m. Van Gogh and Japan. No stranger to the East Coast

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THE FILM “VAN Gogh & Japan,” which will be screened Wednesday at Town Hall Theater, explores the artist’s little-known deep connection to Japanese art, and also Japan’s affinity for Van Gogh’s work.

music scene, Texas-bred and Cape Cod washashore Rizzio is fast becoming one of the finest singer songwriters that call New England home. For over 10 years she played fiddle and sang with Tripping Lily, a folk acoustic pop band, who toured up and down the East Coast. In 2012, Rizzio left the band to rejuvenate her passion for music and began writing to help

A VIOLINIST, CELLIST and pianist together form the Stellaria Trio, which will come to Brandon Music on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. to perform a captivating program of standard and contemporary repertoire.

cope with the loss of the band and love. She purchased a 1956 Martin O-18, named it Bo, after her childhood horse and plugged in. For the next few years she

started playing with a bunch of salty, accomplished Cape Cod musicians who helped bring back the cowgirl attitude and inspired (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

ALICE LIMOGES WILL use her powerful, strong voice to sing songs of a classic folk troubadour at Lincoln Peak Vineyards on Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m.

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Cosmic Forecast ARIES: March 21-April 20. Start sorting through things, Aries. You have many irons in the fire and not much time to get things done. You might have to call in a backup team to help out.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Relationships take work, Taurus. You have to put in the effort if you want to see yours blossom to its full potential. Schedule some time to spend with your sweetheart.

THE SUNDAY SESSIONS of music at Lincoln Peak Vineyard will continue on the 16th with wine and live music from The Hokum Brothers, who bring sly satire and social commentary with their Americana music. Show starts at 2 p.m.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) her to write about her sometimes humorous, sometimes tearjerking journey from Texas, love, and heartache. This led her to release her highly rated debut album “Washashore Cowgirl,” an extremely autobiographical album in 2014. Now Rizzio has just released a new album, “Sunshine Is Free,” which has a clear Nashville sound, was written in Nashville, recorded in Nashville and produced there too. Rizzio is a most talented multi-instrumentalist—an accomplished guitarist, originally a flautist, she also plays violin, ukulele, mandolin and piano. She has a compelling voice both rustic and refined that Mark Erelli, American singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist describes as, “equal parts tenderness and sass. She reminds me of a slightly duskier Nanci Griffith.” Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is

located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon. STELLARIA TRIO RETURNS TO BRADON MUSIC Since their inception, and now in their sixth season, the Stellaria Trio has enthralled Brandon Music audiences with their fine recitals of classical music. The Stellaria Trio returns once again to Brandon Music at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, to present a compelling pairing of standard and contemporary repertoire. The ensemble comprising violinist Letitia Quante, cellist John Dunlop, and pianist Claire Black will perform a captivating program titled Pale Yellow featuring Haydn’s Piano Trio No. 45 in E-flat Major; Johannes Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major; and a movement from Jennifer Higdon’s Piano Trio, composed in 2003. Only a short time ago, Jim Lowe, music critic and arts editor of The Times Argus and Rutland Herald, wrote: “The Stellaria Trio has all the ingredients to become a fine ensemble of depth and musical refinement. It’s already exciting—even stellar.” Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required (See Beat, Page 13)

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VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept. 22. A few things are coming up that will be completely out of your control, Virgo. Letting go of the reins can be good for you once in a while. And you may learn a thing or two.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Investigate some travel options that can get you away for a little bit, Sagittarius. A change of scenery can do you good, and you will feel reinvigorated after your trip. CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. After a bumpy start, the week will smooth out quite nicely and can prove very enjoyable for you, Capricorn. Invite some friends over or go out for happy hour.

CANCER: June 22-July 22. Put a strong face on if upsetting news comes your way, Cancer. You’re tough enough to get through it, and you may need to take a leadership role.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. Leo, don’t throw in the towel when things do not go your way. Simply find another work-around or tactic that may prove a path to success. Keep trying.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Why not turn it into lemon meringue pie instead, Scorpio? Really put a positive spin on the situation, and you’ll feel better.

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon. ALICE LIMOGES AT LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD Alice Limoges will perform on Saturday, June 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. as part of Lincoln Peak Vineyard’s Wine & Cheese Weekend. Born and raised where the mountains meet the sea in coastal Maine, Limoges was singing before she could walk. She studied a mix of jazz, classical, production and contemporary music at SUNY Purchase’s Music Conservatory and became a seasoned musician with a personal flair. With a voice reminiscent of a young Fiona Apple, Limoges possess a powerful, strong voice with the heart and soul of a classic folk troubadour. Wine is available by the glass, and there will be a good selection of Vermont cheese, sausage, crackers and chocolate available. Music is rain or shine

on the covered porch (we’ll move indoors if it’s pouring). Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in New Haven. More information is at lincolnpeakvineyard.com. SUNDAY SESSIONS AT LPV Relax on the porch at Lincoln Peak Vineyard with wine and live music on Sunday afternoons this season. The Sunday Sessions continues on Sunday, June 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. with The Hokum Brothers. Rare and original, The Hokum Bros sing and patter their way into inspired silliness and offer enough sly satire and social commentary to insure you’ll be wearing your happy face long after the show is over. Their songs are catchy and often humorous. The lyrics speak of true-life experiences with a thread of the earliest cultural fabric we call “Americana.” Wine is available by the glass, and there will be a good selection of Vermont cheese, sausage, crackers and chocolate available. Music is rain or shine on the covered porch (they’ll move indoors if it’s pouring). Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in

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original big screen adaptation of the notorious Jazz Age tabloid scandal, based on real events. Dancer Roxie Hart is accused of murder. Is she innocent or headed for the slammer? Later made into the popular Broadway musical. Live music for the silent film will be provided by Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshirebased performer and composer

who specializes in scoring and presenting silent films. In accompanying films live, Rapsis uses a digital synthesizer to recreate the texture of the full orchestra. He improvises the music in real time, as the movie is shown. Admission is free; donations are encouraged, with proceeds to benefit the Town Hall’s ongoing restoration.

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Mount Abraham Union High School Mount Abraham Union High School put forth a talented group of Students of the Week for the 2018-2019 school year. Their interests and abilities crossed a wide spectrum, and all exemplified what Mt. Abe aims to cultivate in its students. Here is a list of those students and their post-graduation plans. William Wright — University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. Emily Tardie — University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. Ross Carr — Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Mich. Elizabeth Siminitus — Hamilton College, Hamilton, N.Y. Kai Dobek — Gap Year Eden Ginsburg — Emerson College, Boston, Mass. Grady Brokaw — Work Jalen Cook — Plymouth State University, Plymouth, N.H. Cora Funke — Boston University, Boston, Mass. Evan Laurent — Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Co. Sawyer Forbes — University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. Chessley Jackman — University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind. Patrick Marcotullio — Northern Vermont University, Johnson/Lyndon, Vt. Olivia Heath — Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y. Mhairi McMurray — University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. Erik McLysaght — University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. Ashley Aldrich — Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y. Isaiah DiNapoli — St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y.

Everyone at Otter Valley wishes these students all the best as they move on to new things.

Mt Abe wishes all of these students well as they transition to a wider world and new experiences.

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Middlebury (Continued from Page 1) — based on improvements and Listers, will be your only notice other factors — as of April 1, of appraisal, so watch for the 2019. 8.5-inch-by-11-inch booklet Middlebury will set its tax rate with a hot-pink cover. after the completion of formal This booklet has the old values grievance hearings and after and new values for all properties Vermont finalizes the statewide in Middlebury, tax rates. both residential and “Every effort Middlebury commercial. has been made The front of will set its tax to equitably the book contains rate after the assess property in valuable information completion Middlebury,” reads about the reappraisal, of formal a recent message to along with dates and local taxpayers from times of the informal grievance the board of listers. hearings and the hearings and “Please compare formal grievance after Vermont your property with hearings. similar properties, finalizes the The informal statewide tax and with properties hearings are your that have sold over rates. opportunity to come the past three years.” speak to an appraiser Informal hearings about questions you might have will be held at the Middlebury on how he or she arrived at the town offices at 77 Main St. from new value. June 18-21, from 9 a.m. to noon, Anyone who wants to contest and from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. his or her new valuation can Call 338-8100, ext. 250 to make request a formal grievance an appointment. hearing. And please note: Formal grievance hearings The booklet lists an incorrect will be held at the town offices phone number for requesting a from June 25-28, from 9 a.m. to grievance hearing. The correct noon, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. number to call is 388-8100, ext. Be prepared to present 250. relevant evidence regarding A company called NEMRC your appeal. All appeals must has spent the past several be in writing. Letters must be years visiting all properties in received, and appointments Middlebury to assign new values made, on or before June 24.

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VERMONT — An Addison County physician recently received a grant to keep her practicing in Vermont. HealthFirst, Vermont’s independent practice association, has partnered with the Broughton Fund and the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Area Health Education Centers to provide Educational Loan Repayment (ELR) Community Match Grants to HealthFirst member practices seeking to hire new physicians or retain current physicians. Over the this year and last, community grant funds of $50,000 have been earmarked to assist physicians with educational loan repayment. The recipients of the 2019 ELR Community Match Grants are: Dr. Katie Casas Miller, MD, FACOG, of Middlebury Family Health; Dr. Leslie Lockridge, MD, of Northeast Kingdom Hematology/ Oncology in Newport; and Williston’s Thomas Chittenden Health Center (which will use the grant

DR. KATIE CASAS MILLER to attract another health care provider). Dr. Miller grew up in a big family in rural Maine and attended Grinnell College in Iowa, where she majored in Anthropology and Biochemistry. She always wanted to be a doctor, but she also loves to explore and to learn about different cultures, so she spent several years traveling abroad and living in New York

City before attending medical school at UVM Larner College of Medicine. Miller completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, then returned to Vermont. She said she is very happy to be practicing at Middlebury Family Health, closer to her New England family and friends. She lives in Weybridge with her husband and two daughters, and loves working with plants, cooking, baking and spending quality time with the people she loves. Area Health Education Centers administers the ELR program on behalf of the state of Vermont. Independent physicians play a key role in the health care landscape, and the goal of this collaboration is to strengthen the primary care physician workforce and private practice model, and to ensure, through recruitment and retention, an adequate supply of doctors to meet the health care needs of Vermonters.

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10th Pocock festival rocks it, June 15th BRISTOL — The air was cool, Main Street was cleared of cars and the town of Bristol was thumping with the beat of local bands. It was Saturday, June 20, 2009, and the beautiful little town at the foot of the Green Mountains was hosting its first Pocock Rocks festival. The festival that year had the tagline “Bristol’s Previously Pocock Street Fair,” and it showcased local music, food and businesses in a celebration of the town and its history. A week from Saturday, on June 15, 2019, Bristol will be

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rockin’ again for the 10th time (the festival took one year off) for the Annual Pocock Rocks Music Festival and Street Fair! The events take place between 3 and 8 p.m. In addition to back-to-back musical performances on two stages (one at each end of Main Street), visitors to this free, rainor-shine community event can enjoy SunCommon’s bouncy house and Vermont National Guard activities (they brought a really tall climbing wall in past years), as well as shop the street for jewelry, crafts, clothing, books and more. Bites and beverages provided by more than 25 Vermont specialty food and drink purveyors will fuel the day. The event is organized by Bristol CORE, the downtown organization whose mission and passion is to bring people together, rally the resources to keep Bristol strong, celebrate its history and to plan for its future. Back when the event started more than a decade ago, the organizing group was known as the Bristol Downtown Community Partnership. They estimated the turnout at Pocock I was between 1,500 and 2,000 people. The Partnership had spent 12

to16 months planning the festival, whose name gives a not to Bristol’s origins. The town was originally founded as Pocock on June 2, 1762, in honor of distinguished English Admiral George Pocock. The town’s name was changed, for unknown reasons, to Bristol about 25 years later in 1789. Carol Wells, who headed up the BDCP during the first Pocock Rocks, said back in 2009 that the group wanted to start a “signature event.” “Since we’re an organization that supports the downtown businesses, we wanted to have it in the heart of downtown,” Wells told the Independent at that time. “We can bring people into Bristol, let them know (about) all the great shops and businesses. Hopefully they’ll decide to come back.” In addition to the music, the first Pocock Rocks included a blacksmith demonstration by Lee Beckwith. Mark Magiera, the brewmaster at Bobcat Café at the time, recreated one of his older brews, the Pocock Pilsner, for the occasion. Following the large amount of planning for the first event, Wells hoped that it would become an annual event dedicated to

supporting and celebrating the health of downtown Bristol. “It’s always easier the second time around,” she said. Eleven years later Bristol downtown and it’s supporters can certainly count the festival a success. With Pocock Rocks 10 just about ready to lift off, Bristol CORE has magnificently carried the torch from that first festival. On the 15th, Bristol’s Main Street will be hopping with performances by six regional bands, food and beverage service from local eateries, brewers, and distillers, plus a street full of vendors, and family activities. The town’s restaurants and shops will also be open for business for the official kickoff of summer in Addison County’s Five Towns. At the event’s core is an all-star lineup of well-known musical acts including: Big Night, Cookie’s Hot Club, The Aerolites, John Smyth, Rick Redington, and The Balladeer & The Bluesman. An after party at Hatch 31 will feature a performance by The Big Pick All Stars. Plan to make a day of it. And if you like what you see, don’t wait until next year’s Pocock Rocks to return to Bristol. There’s a lot to enjoy there all year round.

Bristol police promote safety with creemees Students may get a reward when spotted pursuing safe daily practices By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — This summer, young people who are “caught” by the Bristol Police Department — for creating or maintaining safe environments — might find themselves rewarded with a free creemee. The first ever BPD Summer Safety Program, which goes from now until around Labor Day, operates in the same way the popular statewide Creemee from a Cop program does, though it is not associated with the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council or the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. Instead, the program was cooked up — and is unwritten by — Bristol’s Free and Accepted Masons of Libanus Lodge No. 47. “If a student is seen doing something positive in a safetyrelated situation, a police officer will issue a coupon good for one free small creemee from Queen Bee’s snack bar,”

according to a press release issued by the Masonic Lodge. The Queen Bee’s is located at 1915 Hardscrabble Road in Bristol. Bristol police also will be keeping a list, checking it twice and passing it on to the Masons, who will make regular announcements — in the Addison Independent and on the BPD’s Facebook page — about who has earned a creemee, and why. At the end of the summer one lucky (and especially conscientious) student will win a grand prize — a banana split. The program isn’t just about promoting safety, however, said Rick Taylor, a member of the Masonic Lodge. “It’s about the ways in which fraternal organizations, the police and local merchants can come together and create strong community involvement.”

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points. Parent and student volun- and starting to build relationships. teers also help, keeping track of This year I volunteered for the points, encouraging teams, and DCF tournament and was once getting snacks. Many student again reminded of the fear and volunteers once participated in excitement that meeting new the competition themselves and people and competing brings. understand the mixture of nerves Every year kids look forward to and excitement most student this event, not able to wait for participants experience. the day to come. I hope that the This tournament builds life Dorothy Canfield Fisher tourskills like collaboration with nament is continued for many others. These skills will become years, so that future generations of significantly more important as bookworms can learn to love the PARTICIPANTS IN THE recent DCF tournament, held at the library at Mount Abraham Union High they grow older. thrill of knowing the right answer, School, got a chance to share their knowledge and learn to collaborate with each other. As a fourth, fifth, and sixth meeting new friends, and learnPhoto courtesy Debbie Bobilin grader, I took part in this event. ing how to work as a cooperative It’s really important for young team. This competition is proof kids to meet their future class- that books really can bring people Librarians from the five towns mates. I remember meeting for the together. This article was written by cries of “I know this one” and “I Grace Orvis, a 7th grader at loved that book”. Contestants at and Mount Abe help conduct the first time the friends I have now Mount Abraham Union Middle first seem hesitant to join their competition and act as the narrateammates, but soon become able tors, deciding if teams’ responses School. are correct, and keeping track of BRISTOL — The annual to work as a cooperative force. DCF (Dorothy Canfield Fisher) Tournament took place recently in the Mt. Abraham library. This event happens on a yearly basis and is a celebration of the avid young Representing injury victims for 25 years readers in grades 4-6 from Lincoln Community School, Bristol 15 Main Street Elementary, Beeman, Monkton PO Box 229 Elementary, and Robinson. This event is a great way for students Bristol, Vermont 125 Monkton Road, Bristol, VT to meet their future classmates, 05443 www.cvplumbingheating.com and learn how to work in a group 1-802-453-7011 setting. The students are divided up into PLUMBING • HEATING teams in which they travel through jim@dumontlawvt.com AIR CONDITIONING • WATER SYSTEMS the different rounds of competition. In these groups they travel through rounds of Jeopardy-like games, Products For All Your Petroleum Visit our website at gaining points for every question Plumbing & Heating Needs! dumontlawvt.com answered correctly. Questions included the author, book content, For Fuel • 388-4975 and illustrations. Overall the DCF 185 Exchange St., Middlebury tournament is a great way for the bookworms of the five towns to www.champlainvalleyfuels.com meet new people, as well as learn to work well in a team. ORGANIC Celebrate Collaboration is an important VEGGIE, HERB & part of this event. As you look Father’s Day HEMP STARTS around you see teams deliberating & Pocock Rocks over hard questions and the joyful High Mowing Use this ad for Seeds as well! 10% OFF bulbs

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Why leash your dog in conservation parks? By M. KATHLEEN SHAW, DVM, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association Part of the joy of having a dog is taking them with us on walks — we all benefit from the exercise, time together, and viewing nature. We also love to go walking in nature preserves and conservation areas to do the same. Unfortunately, park managers have seen a marked increase in people refusing to leash their dogs and an increase in reactive animals. The impacts on wildlife, visitor experience, and the ecology is hard to calculate, but there is concern about this issue: serious enough that policy changes may prohibit dogs from being in the preserves at all, which hurts everyone. For now, in trying to balance the interests of dog lovers and nature lovers, nature preserves that do allow dogs on the trails require that you keep the dogs on a leash only and clean up after them. Nature preserves and conservation sites are just that: safe places for wildlife and plants to grow and reproduce safely. With humans encroaching on wildlife areas as our population grows, there are fewer places for them to do it and there is a great need for conservation areas. Dogs running off leash can disturb the ecology of the preserve, frightening wildlife, crushing delicate plants off trail, and negatively impact visitor experience. Not everyone appreciates your dog chasing after them as they walk, even if the dog is merely curious. Also, not everyone is physically equipped to handle an interaction with a dog. Older people, pregnant women, and people with physical ailments would love to enjoy nature without fearing an exuberant, jumping dog. Leashing your dog has a lot of benefits to you, too. It will keep your dog safe from any unwanted wildlife encounters (think porcupines and skunks). It will help prevent dog fights — even if your dog is friendly, not everyone’s dog is, and fights can break out between dogs with people getting injured. If your dog sees a deer or other wildlife and chases it, they may ignore your frantic calls and get lost. The sad fact is that park managers at the state and local level are

increasingly reluctant to allow dogs in at all because dog owners who refuse to leash their dogs and who threaten them, tear down signs, and ignore the park rules. They are considering new policies that may prohibit dogs on the premises. But because they love dogs (most are dog owners, too), they are imploring visitors at nature preserves to respect nature and keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after them. It is a fair compromise: You and

your leashed dog can enjoy the preserve, and the wildlife and other visitors are not disturbed. We are not advocating you avoid conservation areas with your dog. We are asking that you keep your dog on a leash and pick up after them as a matter of health, safety, and environmental protection. Failure to do so may result in policy changes that don’t allow them in the parks at all — then we all lose.

DEBBIE. 2 years, short hair tiger with white, spayed female. She is a sweet, affectionate young cat who is looking for a home with lots of space to roam and explore! She is currently living in a small apartment, but her guardian feels she would be a much happier cat with more space to keep her active and healthy. This sweetie had a traumatic experience with a dog and is now terrified of them - she would prefer a home without any other pets. To learn more or to arrange a visit with Debbie, email her guardian Molly - mollysaunders1990@gmail.com. MOO. 2 years, short hair orange tiger, spayed female. Moo is a quintessential Vermont cat; grew up on a farm, hearty and friendly, and gets along with other cats. Moo likes to be picked up and held, but be prepared as she weighs 17 pounds! She is very cuddly and would is happy to join you on your sofa. Moo gets along with everyone and would likely do well in just about any home, but she does need a family who will help her on her weight loss journey. Be prepared for this sweet, squishy gal to steal your heart! WALLY. 10 years, Lab mix, neutered male. Wally is a fluffy older gentlemen looking to snuggle his way in your home and heart. Wally is still very active for a 10 year old and loves to joke around. He is friendly to all people, is house-trained and command trained. Wally unfortunately can’t live with cats because he gets too excited and will chase them, though he did live with another dog in the home and they were like two peas in a pod. Wally is a sweetheart and deserves the best – come check him out! ODIN. 2 years, Great Dane, neutered male. Odin is a BIG boy with a lot of potential and love to give. This guy needs a solid, dogsavvy home – ideally with a fenced space to play outside. Odin prefers to be the only pet in the home, but when spending time with people he is a sweet and gentle giant. Due to his size and strength, we require that his new home not be shared with young children. If you think he is the next member of your family, come and meet him! CURLY. 1.5 years, American black, neutered male. Curly is a sweet bunny who loves people and snuggles. He would do best as an ONLY bunny, or possibly as a companion for a spayed female. With proper introductions he would do well with dogs, cats and kids. Curly is pottytrained and enjoys playing in a pen filled with cut-out boxes and chew things. He’s best as an indoor bunny, but needs some supervised fun outside in a pen. If you are looking for a unique and curious boy who will definitely keep you busy, Curly is the guy for you! ARIEL. 6 months, American white, spayed female. Ariel is a beautiful, sweet bunny. She is very outgoing and has a naturally curious nature, and enjoys a little trouble now and then. A medium to busy home would be best for her. She’s great with kids, dogs, and cats. She is still getting used to being handled and can be a little shy with strangers, but once she gets to know you she is simply a love. Ariel can go as a single bunny or go with her sisters. They all enjoy each other’s company…. and they really enjoy their snacks! Are you the one to give Ariel her happily ever after?

Call or check our website. We may have a pet for you ... 388-1100 • www.homewardboundanimals.org 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury

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‘DrumShtick’ will be touring county schools this week ADDISON COUNTY — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “DrumShtick” percussion trio will visit three area schools on June 12: Salisbury Community School at 9 a.m., Bingham Memorial School in Cornwall

at 10:45 a.m. and Shoreham Elementary School at 1:30 p.m. These performances are made possible by Neat Repeats. “DrumShtick” is always a big hit in schools. Brian Johnson, Nic Cannizzaro and Mike Laven

are all excellent performers with years of experience turning kids on to classical music. Their show is called “Percussion Means the World to Us,” and it explores a culturally diverse repertoire and includes demonstrations

of non-Western instruments. Through their sometimes zany humor they introduce children both to general musical concepts and to the family of percussion instruments. These performances are part of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s statewide SymphonyKids education program, which reached over 20,000 schoolchildren last year with 262 presentations serving 131 schools in

114 different towns. The VSO’s traveling ensembles visit all corners of the state as part of an outreach program known as the Lois H. McClure “Musiciansin-the-Schools” Program. Performance schedule “DRUMSCHTIK” BRING THEIR diverse and sometimes zany percussion talents to elementary schools in Salisbury, Cornwall and Shoreham on July 12.

Mt. Independence is offering morning summer camps for kids ORWELL — Fun and learning for children are on tap at the annual Mount Independence State Historic Site “Revolutionary Morning Camp” for children ages 7 to 12. Camp will be June 26-28, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The fee is $75 and preregistration is required. Children will enjoy Revolutionary Times learning about Mount Independence, archaeology and history with walks, stories, new hands-on

activities, and more. Mount Independence was an important place in the American Revolution, when thousands of soldiers built independence on Lake Champlain. Camp space is limited. The fee includes all materials and simple snacks each day. For more information and to pre-register contact the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, at 802-9482000. Call also for information on sibling discounts and scholarships.

Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program

FGP offers opportunities for volunteers to serve as classroom aides in Addison County, providing mentoring and support to children of all ages. Foster Grandparents can serve from 10 - 30 hours a week and receive a stipend, training and travel reimbursement if income-eligible. For more info on how to become a Foster Grandparent, please call 802-388-7044 or visit volunteersinvt.org

Mount Abraham Union High School’s

Issue 34

YearEnd 2019

StudentS Share their StorieS aS record numberS complete a duo By Autumn Guimond

Over the years, many Mt. Abe students have participated in a DUO, but this semester, there were 26 students in a DUO, which stands for Do Unto Others. Some students worked offsite for their DUO, but most happen on site, here at Mt. Abe. On this page, four upperclassmen recount the experience they had doing a DUO this year. (See DUO, Page 2) By Becca Laurent classroom two times a week, I have learned Throughout second semester, I that patience is key to working with, and have been taking time out of my day to communicating with, 18 different-minded volunteer at Bristol Elementary School. I kids. Frankly, I don’t know how the teachdecided to do this in order to spend some ers do it, but it is an extremely admirable time volunteering, as well as getting to quality, to say the least. interact with kids at the school. Each day I come into the classroom Being back in the school that I spent I am greeted with smiles and hugs, and seven of my own early education years although this is typical kindergartener bein is quite the experience. So much has havior, it makes me feel as if I am someone changed, but at the same time it all feels who is truly valued. Watching and listenso familiar and brings back many memoing to the students work, learn, and think ries. The halls and stairwells that once felt is also something that is hopeful to see. massive to me now feel crowded and even Despite the constant need to interrupt, a bit claustrophobic, but the people who and inability to sit still, it is clear that these once taught me, that still teach at B.E.S, young individuals have a true desire for have remained the same: brilliant, patient, learning somewhere within. During my time in the classroom on most Mondays and Thursdays, I witness kindergarteners reading, writing, and listening. It honestly amazes me to see just how much they know at this age. Many of them are writing complex sentences with tricky words, as well as reading books independently. My time back at Bristol Elementary School has been a great opportunity to observe different behaviors and learning abilities, and has taught me about the importance of community-based volunteer and open-minded. This semester I spent work, as well as building relationships. my time in a kindergarten class filled with My time spent at B.E.S. has added to the spirited boys and girls. Ironically, the kinmany wonderful memories, and made my dergarten teacher is the same woman who overall view of this school even greater. taught me for third grade. Being in the

By Olivia Heath I had the pleasure of working in Madame Jacobeit’s Français I class as a DUO. This experience allowed me to shift my perspective from that of a student toward that of a teacher, and I developed a deeper understanding and appreciation for the tasks that are assigned in my classes across the board. Before I began my DUO, I’d envisioned helping out with group activities and giving guidance to the students, but I had not anticipated that I would learn so much about how and why classes are taught the way they are taught The most prominent example of how my DUO expanded my understanding of the class were times when students asked me questions. Usually, I would be asked for certain vocabulary words or even

a phrase. As a student of the language for about four years, I could respond to most questions adequately, but at the beginning of the year, the vocabulary words and phrases that I would give them were the slightly more complex versions that I would use myself. It took a while before I understood that to help them most effectively, I had to shift the phrases and words to cognates, verb tenses they already knew, and sentence structures that they’d recognize. By giving them these, they would be able to grab on to something familiar, and would subconsciously develop a better understanding of the structure and patterns of the language. I mentioned this observation to my DUO mentor, and she remarked that it was indeed “a strange version of French” that is spoken during that first year, and that her words are chosen carefully to

By Walker Whittemore

DUO has given me a path to follow in terms of how I can make small, helpful changes with a classroom to alleviate stress on teachers and students. A DUO is a teaching assistant credit that teaches you many transferable skills such as organization, leadership, and communication. Within the classroom, there are many tasks to be done such as making copies of assignments, stamping completed homework, as well as assisting students with in-and-out of class activities, participating in class discussion, and giving opinions on current events. Helping students and sitting down one on one with them, is a tool that is an effective way for them to learn the material. With having completed the U.S. History 10 class in my sophomore year, I have the knowledge on what Ms. Little expects the work to be like and therefore, I push the student(s) to be the best and put out the best work they possibly can. Class discussions are how all students have an equal opportunity to be heard and when there are more people participating, more ideas and opinions are conveyed and thus makes for an improved discussion. Discussions are often driven from out of class activities, and for this to be successful the work has to be completed and well thought out. Any of these simple tasks help me to promote the daily school life for students, myself included, and the teachers. maximize the students’ understanding, giving them the tools to better succeed in assignments and activities. Jacobeit spoke additionally of her passion for discovering which activities and assignments allowed students to maximize what they would retain from class. Vocabulary or grammar units would come with a repeated structure and tasks and worksheets that were familiar, but adjusted to the characteristics of the new unit. The appreciation that I developed for what teachers do should not go unmentioned. It was inspiring to witness the patience that Jacobeit practiced during her class, as well as the passion she had for being the best and most effective teacher possible. Before this school year, I had not seriously considered a career in teaching, and this opportunity that I had to observe the behind the scenes aspects of the class undoubtedly opened my mind to it. Based

By Erika Tracey

This is my second semester being in a DUO with Amanda Bodell. A DUO is a teacher’s assistant in the classroom, and a chance for you to bond in a different way with a teacher that you choose. It also gives you a chance to help others succeed. Bodell teaches middle school health. I have known her for years, due to being one of her students when I was in middle school. This teaching assistant opportunity has given me a chance to have a different relationship with Bodell. On B days during third block, I help out students that struggle with tasks, like reading articles, writing, and sometimes I just need to sit with them to keep them on task. First semester, I was with her during one of her seventh grade classes. It was my first time ever being a part of a DUO. I was so nervous to meet new students and interact with them. It took about a week or so to learn all their names and to really interact with them. Once the interactions were pretty strong, I was able to help them more with their work or questions they had. The students got to the point where they were making jokes with me and it just felt so joyful to be able to interact with younger students than myself and others in my grade. It was enjoyable that she let me do things for her and gave me tasks to do for the class while the class wasn’t in need of my help. She kept me busy with doing even the simplest things.

Index Opinion page 2 Art & Poetry page 3 Middle School pages 4-5 Sports page 6 Reviews page 7 on my time here, my opinion is that the faculty and staff at Mt. Abe are absolutely exceptional at their complicated and very important jobs. It has been truly inspiring to observe many teachers in addition to my DUO mentor, who love what they do. I would recommend this opportunity to any student with free space in their schedule, because though everyone’s experiences will be different, a broadened perspective and enhanced appreciation for what our teachers do here at Mt. Abe will be gained.

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a day in my liFe in india By Louisa Funk

“Ritu, ut!” My host mom hollers up the stairs to wake my sleeping sister, Ritika. “Patz minita Mommy, please!” Ritu groggily shouts, pleading for five more minutes. “Nahi Beta, sahaa vasta ahe.” My mom says, meaning “No dear, it’s six o’clock.” My sister grumpily clambers over me on her way out of the bed we share, kneeing me in the process. Although I theoretically can sleep for another half hour, I don’t. Ritu always says “oops sorry to wake you” but I know she did it purposefully because she doesn’t want to suffer the early morning alone. We dress in our school uniforms, mine is a baby blue striped kurta and scarf. I attend KTHM College which is one of the oldest schools in the city, hence our traditional uniform. (“College” is what we would call high school in the US, as opposed to “University”). Ritu and I do each other’s eyeliner because we’re both too tired to do our own. I braid her hair and she tells me which earrings to wear. When it comes to cooking, clothes, and braiding hair I’m the big sister, but often the roles are switched. She’s only 13, but she helps me with my homework, and always orders my food because I’m shy about speaking Marathi. We take care of each other. I adore our morning routine together. Ritu and I go down to the kitchen where our mom has been since 5:30 a.m. making fresh chapati and vegetables for all of our lunchboxes. In the four and a half months I have been here she has never made the same vegetable recipe only twice. Everything she cooks is incredible. She’s slowly passing her knowledge on to me. I make chai and drink it with my family. We are a family of five. My father is a smiley, always enthusiastic, and almost bald man. He works in the Education department of the Indian government. He seems to know everyone in the city and is always doing things to make others happy. He often spouts facts about geography or the Indian constitution. My mother is a sweetheart with a fiery temper and a very loud, contagious laugh. She is also a government worker. She is a leader in the department of “Women’s and Children’s Development” which I think makes her a total badass. She is in charge of ten preschools for underprivileged children. She spends her days in slum areas singing with young kids, assisting pregnant women, and giving out sanitary pads. She is always singing and dancing, but is not a woman to mess with. Next is my 13 year-old sister Ritika, called Ritu. She is a genius. She is second in her class and hopes to be a doctor when she grows up. She fluently speaks a Marathi, Hindi, and English. She also plays harmonium which is an instrument of Indian classical music, and plays on her school’s football (or soccer) team. She is goofy, witty, and super talented. I also have a little brother named Samyak. He is nine years old but smaller (See India, Page 8)

Moss Glen Falls in Granville, Vermont Christofer Wolak ‘21 Photography

StudentS learn about SuStainability in action at Kayhart broS. dairy Farm

Students who worked offsite for their DUO included Logan Rodriguez for East View Electrical Services and Dylan Lussier with Automotives. Here at Mt. Abe, Libby Johnson was with Brenda Tillberg, Karen Meyer with Elise Cleary, Shea Layn with Lisa Grzyb, Chessley Jackman with Scott Beckwith, Myia Lafreniere and Jasmine Stalcup-Tanner with Amanda Bodell, Christopher Wolak with Leah Hammond, Parker Gero and Joe Berg with Jordan Vickers, Jenna Day with Elise Cleary, Charlotte Willis with Addie Thompson, Aly Whitcomb with Theresa Smith, Ryan Adams with Chad Disorda, Liz Porter with Mary McGuire, Savannah Alderman with Jessica Little, Ky CyrSmith with Al Zaccor, Jnana Breck-Arnt with Colleen Kiley, Aiden Lavigne with Emily Beattie, and finally, I worked with Vicki Bronson.

By Annika Funke and Henry Cogswell

Team BuiLDing’s 9th graders recently ics they typically cannot sell to that buyer took a field trip to Kayhart Brothers Dairy, again. Each cow has an RFID tag that tells a farm that strives to be as sustainable as the machine which cow is being milked. possible. The farmers there use strategies The machine can access all the data for any to be sustainable in all three pillars of specific cow, including the temperature sustainability: environmental, economic, and viscosity of the milk, and how much and social. Students saw three parts of the milk the cow is producing. Once the milk farm: the barn, the dairy parlor, and the is drawn into the machine, it needs to be separator, and observed how each pillar cooled quickly, so it is run through very was incorporated. thin metal tubing that transfers heat easily. The first station was the barn, which The tubes of hot milk run next to cold holds around 700 cows that range from groundwater in the same types of metal ages 3-10. The employees do what they tubing. The heat from the milk gets cooled can to make the cows the most comfortdown by the water. Once the water is used, able, as happier cows produce better milk. it goes back into the ground to be cooled Cows are happiest in the barn where they down again and is then used to water crops can eat and rest whenever they want. The and for drinking water for the cows. This Self-Portrait Digital Photo Alex Yaggy ‘22 barn has 98 fans that are spread 25 feet way no water goes to waste. apart from each other. The fans are energy The final station was the separator, are used for cow bedding each day, which efficient and help regulate the temperature which is a sustainable machine that is is much more sustainable and economiof the barn, to keep the cows comfortdesigned to reuse and recycle cow manure. cally efficient. Previously, the farm was able. The barn doesn’t reach temperatures It does this by turning it into bedding and having to spend about $150,000 a year on higher than 90 degrees in the summer or maximizing their efficiency by pumping sawdust just to provide adequate bedding, fall below 40 degrees in the winter. The any unused liquid manure to their nearby but with this new operation, it is only fans cost $70,000 and are expected to field. This ensures that no large tractors costing them $40,000 a year. In addition pay for themselves in 2 years. These fans will have to drive over any crop, which to the economic value of this project, it contribute to the barn being sustainable in turn preserves the soil. This also helps also has a positive effect on the cows. Each in all three pillars by providing the cow the environment, as no large tractors will cow can produce enough bedding for 2 with optimal comfort and the farm with be releasing carbon emissions into the whole cows, which allows the farmers to an economically efficient solution to an atmosphere. Runoff into Lake Champlain restock the cows bedding every day instead environmental issue. The barn has other is also not a problem, because all of the of once every three days like they were dofeatures that provide the cows with comwaste is being directly pumped into the ing originally. In addition, they can use up fort. Recycled materials are put into sheets field. The separator has a very large screw to 5 inches of bedding every day instead of and turned into insulation in the roof and that is responsible for pressing the manure 2-3. This maximizes the cows’ comfort so in the mats that the cows sleep on. Using until all of the dry parts of the cow's diet recycled materials saves money, and is good become separated. All of these dry leftovers they produce a much better product. The whole experience for the environment. exposed students to what The second station was the goes on behind the scenes dairy parlor, where the cows at a sustainable farm and are milked. The farm has two taught them what strides machines that can milk 16 cows are being taken in the each, for a total of 32 cows beagricultural field to reduce ing milked at a time. The staff in the environmental impact the parlor first does a test on the of local farms. Thank you milk from each cow, looking for to the people at Kayhart any sign of infection. If a cow Brothers Dairy Farm for has an infection, or a cow is beallowing us to observe ing treated with antibiotics, their what goes on at one of the milk is not sent to the tanks to most sustainable farms in be sold. If a farmer sells milk with any amount of antibiotFreshmen on Team BuiLDing pose in front of the main barn at Kayhart Bros. Dairy Vermont.

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art & poetry

The 3 poems below were based on “The Guitar” by Federico García Lorca: SwiSh the piano the bat By Aly Whitcomb

By Tim Takeda

The moaning of the piano begins. the fire is slowly dying in the wind. the moaning of the piano begins. Helpless alone in the dark Hopeless alone in the dark

The basketball reaches for hands here's a buzzer sound as the quarter comes to an end. once is on a roll, it can't stop it touches hands that don't take care of it. it glides through the air until the soft net embraces it for a quick second. It has a dreams dreams where every shot is made with a perfect… Swish

By Neil Guy

The cracking of the bat rings. The stitches of the ball are broken. The cracking of the bat rings. Amazing to hear. Happy to hear. It sounds like home as the ball sails as the players watch over the diamond. Happy to hear. It sails for far places. Oh bat! Peace spread greatly by one hit.

niGht never endS By Alyssa Ouellette

Jessie Nault ‘22

at the barn

By Elena Bronson

The tractor is erasing the footprints of those who rode on the trail.

The night is cold some people are brave and bold they wander about without any doubt the darkness could consume you and you would be in doom night never ends but lives can

Rylee-Mae Mason ‘20

Ghazal

By Burt Guran

Waking up every day I must be the luckiest man in the world what lies ahead I am ignorant to for expectation is the cause of negativity

In the style of “After Dark”

Dylan German ‘22

Ghazal

The bell is drowning out the words two children are saying to one another

By Carter Monks

just rolling and smiling as she's holding the violin living out my story my path for I am the captain

But still they are riding on the trail the horses hooves making new footprints.

The golden age we think Will be that time of life

Still the horses whinny at the children filling their hearts with laughter.

Forgotten yet never gone An endless ache

on this world I'm only a guest So I best not act like a pest

In the style of “At the Beach” by Kemal Ozer (Turkey)

For a fresh breath New start and more time

enjoying it all for it's all a gift learning from my downfalls for all they are is lessons

Noah Engvall ‘22

pantoum

Those fleeting moments Joy filled and carefree

I hate the day Maybe not the day but what the day brings Brokenness

Yes those were the days The one true

By Bella Bluteau

Maybe not the day I forgot how it all started but what the day brings is a tragedy

Evan Logan ‘21

SprinG iS here by Uma Swift

Based on “War with Fire” by Benju Sharma Did the roar of spring Call flowers to your garden? Did the warm rain make you Put on boots and dance in the showers? Did the baby-blue sky leash clouds in to fill the empty space? Spring is here! Spring is clear! Spring is everywhere in the clear fields of Vermont.

Growing old however We remember

the commander of my destiny the creator of my fantasy

Golden Age

I forgot how it all started I know it's made me feel pain It is a tragedy I still hate the day I know it's made me feel pain the fire still burns inside of me and this is why I still hate the day and what the day brings

Uma Swift ‘22

love

By Jazzlynn Senecal

Remi Shepard ‘22 Abigail Johnson ‘22

Love is a sign And love is fine Love is beginning And love is winning And love is sometimes Not love.

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During Team Apex's Food Unit, students took a class called the Food Science Strand, which combined science and English Language Arts content, and a class called the Food Culture Strand, which covered the social studies content. At the end of the unit, students scripted and recorded an episode for a cooking show where they chose a food to make from a specific culture that demonstrated one of the four scientific principles they studied: particle theory, phase change, characteristic properties or chemical change. They demonstrated how to make this food, explained the historical and cultural context of that food and explained the science behind the food. The following scripts hildene 8th Grade lincoln eSSay conteSt are both practice scripts that students wrote individually before writing the final script with a group of their peers. honorable mention: elieve er he weeteSt oF the weetS epiSode 4: the Science behind cupcaKeS

middle School ib

By Olivia Campbell

In a recent turn of events, the “Me Too” movement influenced many strong women to come out and tell their stories of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Their voices stirred up attention to women’s rights. Millions of women showed the utmost fortitude when they stood up, saying, “Me Too.” One of the many who came forward was Christine Blasey Ford, a professor of psychology at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She came forward with allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, wanting to let the world know what he did to her and the significant, lasting effect he had on her life. She did it, because it was the right thing to do. On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford told her story - her terrifying story. Ford testified against Brett Kavanaugh, stating that he sexually assaulted her when they were in high school. When Ford realized that Kavanaugh could be elected into the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States, she felt compelled to come forward, and her trauma reopened. She felt it was her civic duty to let the world know what she had endured. She first wrote a letter to Senator Feinstein, recounting the assault. Then she testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee while millions watched on TV and online. “I am here today not because I want to be: I am terrified,” she said. She was so incredibly brave to stand up in front of the world like that. Her family received, and was the target of, countless death threats and constant harassment. She mentioned, “I have been called the most vile and hateful names imaginable.” She underwent so much derision and hate in the process, but she followed through, because it was the right thing to do. Christine inspires me to be brave and stand up for what I believe in. I have heard and seen many acts of hate, disrespect, and people being taken advantage of in my short lifetime that I thought I would never experience. After seeing her share her story in front of the world with incredible tenacity, it makes me want to advocate for myself and others as well. During her testimony, she said, “This was an extremely hard thing for me to do, but I felt I couldn’t NOT do it.” She showed me, and many others, that however challenging the task is in front of you, you should still keep going, because it’s the right thing to do. I believe her, and although Kavanaugh was elected to be on the Supreme Court, I am still determined to fight for what’s just. We need to listen. We need to believe women. Just think about what we have to go through, especially Christine, to relive and share their experiences. We have to fight, because it’s the right thing thing to do. I know it. Bibliography

Sanoff, Rachel. “Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s most powerful quotes during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.” Hello Giggles. September 27, 2018. hellogiggles.com/news/christine-blasey-ford-powerfulquotes-kavanaugh-hearings/

By Sam Mangini

Mike: Hey everybody! It’s Mike (Looks at the each other) Mary: and Mary! (Both look and wave at the camera) Mike: Today on “The Sweetest of Sweets”, we are going to be doing a tasty experiment. We are going to baking some fantastic caramel cupcakes, but we are going to figure out which is better for baking our cupcakes. Baking powder or baking soda. Mary: First we going to talk about way back when when cupcakes were a new thing. Cupcakes became popular in 1919, and were not very fancy. But then in 1996, Magnolia Bakery opened a cupcake shop in New York City, and the cupcakes there were pretty expensive and fancy. Mike: Then, cupcakes got even more famous. In year 2000, in a tv show called Sex and the City, a Magnolia cupcake made its way into the show, and created a nationwide obsession for gourmet cupcakes. Mary: I bet that the average American human weight went up a huge amount that year! Mike: But then, all of the amazing cupcakeness fell away. Another treat called the cronut destroyed a lot of cupcake popularity. Mary: That was not a very sweet event for cupcake shops. Mary: Now for the baking part. But wait a minute, should we use baking soda or baking powder in our cupcakes? They both are used to make cupcakes rise. Does it matter? Mike: It matters which one you use Mary. A LOT! (Brings her hands up to emphasize a lot) Mary: How so?

At the beginning of the year, Teams Impact and Apex plan out future units using negotiated curriculum. We are all split into small groups of people and present one of our top choices of topics. Since there are LOTS of options and only one school year, the students vote on the topics

Mike: So Mary, yes baking powder and baking soda cause baked goods to rise. If the cupcakes don’t rise, then they will just stay flat and the texture will be different. Both have different characteristic properties. Characteristic properties are what can be used to identify a substance and are unique to that substance. Baking soda is different than baking powder because it is a compound, which only chemically reacts when something acidic is added to them, like vinegar. Mary: Um, what are compounds? Mike: (his body turned towards Mary) So basically a compound is something that has two or more elements that are chemically combined. Elements are what make up everything that we have. Mary: Okay, that makes more sense. (See Sweetest, Page 8)

Shelby Stevers, Emma Reen, Reese Laliberte, and Helen Kihm

cooKinG cupcaKeS with the Shmamma GirlS!

only happens when you use powders that make them rise. We will learn more about these powders in Emma: Hi folks, it’s Emma, Maddie, today’s episode. and Shelby here with how to bake a All of us: Let’s get started! (yippee cupcake on Cooking with the Shmamarm swipe) ma Girls! Maddie: The first step to make a Maddie: But first here are some hisdelicious cupcake is to preheat the torical facts about cakes/cupcakes. oven to 3500 and put the cupcake Shelby: Did you know that cowboys/ paper holders into a cupcake pan cowgirls used to make eggless cakes so that it’s ready for the batter. over an open fire!? (demo how to preheat the oven and Emma: Also, putting candles on birthwhere to put in the cupcake liners). day cakes was a Greek innovation. Shelby: Now, whisk together (gets Maddie: The Romans baked the all of the ingredients as she goes) 1½ first birthday cake. These cakes were Shelby Stevers and Helen Kihm cups of flower, 1 cup of brown decorated with lit candles to light the cake up like the moon. The cake is shaped like a circle sugar patted down, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, because they loved the moon. and ½ a teaspoon of salt into a big bowl. (whisking the Shelby: Did you know that the “short” in short cake ingredients) isn’t because of its size? They added a lot of fat (shortEmma: After about a minute of mixing add in these ening) to the mix so the biscuit is flakey and short. ingredients: 2 large eggs, ½ cup of milk, and you can Emma: But our cupcakes will not be flakey and short. decide if you want to add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla or not. When the cupcakes are in the oven, you might notice Maddie: Once everything is blended nicely, start beatthat the cupcakes are rising. (use a hand gesture to ing in a softened stick of butter. Mix that for about 1 demonstrate something rising) That’s because there are minute at a low speed using a hand mixer, then scrape bubbles coming to the surface to make it rise, but that (See Shmamma, Page 8)

By Emma Reen

lGbtQ+ iS a popular unit on team apex By Emilia Colo and Ellie Thomas

to decide our future units. One group did a presentation on LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, plus) and it won the vote of our team, so we are now more educated about that topic. Public Awareness was one of the strands (our name for classes) which was

taught by Jocelyn Foran. In this strand, we worked on infographics about famous people of the LGBTQ+ community. Each person on Team Apex got to choose someone from a wide selection of people, and we then researched them. We mainly focused on their contribution to the LGBTQ+ movements, but we also did some background research of their personal and professional lives. In this strand, we also

looked at terms related to people of different genders and sexual preferences. In the Windows and Mirrors strand, taught by Nan Guilmette, we focused on the book we read as a team, The Other Boy by M. G. Hennesey. The book is about a transgender boy who used to live as a girl. He transferred schools to where no one knew his past identity, but someone in his (See Popular Unit, Page 8)

dcF tournament brinGS 5-town readerS toGether For competition By Grace Orvis

competition. In these groups they travel through rounds of Jeopardy-like games, The annual DCF (Dorothy Canfield gaining points for every question answered Fisher) Tournament took place this past correctly. Questions included the author, Tuesday in Mt. Abraham library. This book content, and illustrations. Overall event happens on a yearly basis and is a the DCF tournament is a great way for the celebration of the avid young readers in bookworms of the five towns to meet new grades 4th-6th from Lincoln commupeople, as well as learn to work well in a nity school, Bristol elementary, Beeman, team. Monkton elementary, and Robinson. This Collaboration is an important part event is a great way for students to meet of this event. As you look around you see their future classmates, and learn how teamsdeliberating over hard questions and to work in a group setting. The students the joyful cries of “I know this one” and are divided up into teams in which they “I loved that book.” Contestants at first travel through the different rounds of seem hesitant to join their teammates, but soon become able to work as a cooperative force. Librarians from the five towns and Mount Abe help conduct the competition and act as the narrators, deciding if teams’ responses are correct, and keeping track of points. Parent and student volunteers also help, keeping track of points, encouraging teams, and getting snacks. Winners of the 2019 DCF Tournament pose for a picture Many student volunteers once

acceSSibility Still an iSSue, but improvinG By Isabelle Gallivan, Helen Engvall, and Julia Sonneborn In a recent interview, 7th grader Hannah Gallivan and her mom Krista Siringo talked about accessibility at Mt. Abe. Gallivan was born with Cerebral Palsy, and has to go through the struggles on a daily basis of maneuvering around her school. When asked if it’s difficult to get to class on time most days, Gallivan said, “Sometimes, the elevator is really slow and, yeah, usually sometimes I leave classes a little early which helps. But the elevator is super slow which is annoying because from advisory to math I have to go on the elevator and I'm literally always 5 minutes late to math. Every day.” Gallivan talked about accessibility issues on a day-to-day basis, explaining, “I wish there were more automatic door openers, because some doors aren't automatic. Like there are buttons on the lobby doors, and on the bathroom doors, but not on the classroom doors, and they're really heavy. I can open them myself sometimes, but I’m also carrying my core binder and my chromebook and I can’t drop them. Teachers sometimes prop open the doors but sometimes they for-

get.” Places that are especially difficult to navigate include “the gym, and the doors to the wrestling room. I can open them in my power chair, but it’s really hard in my walker,” said Gallivan. “In the lunchroom I can’t pull in at the round tables because there’s not enough space to fit my chair in between the seats, and even at the long tables, I can only sit at the end. The only time that really changes is when I’m in my walker, but I’m almost never in my walker during lunch,” she added. When asked what she wants people to be more aware of when they’re making decisions about accessibility, Gallivan replied, “My big thing is just try to think about what it would be like if you were in our shoes (disability community) and how frustrating it is for everyone in the community..” Gallivan thought it would be really cool if there were a way for people with disabilities to be asked before decisions are made, adding, “People could just send out a survey or a questionnaire. People might not even think of some things when they’re planning even if they think they’ve covered all the bases. As for me and another student who uses a wheelchair, we are some of the only students with disabilities and so a lot of work had to be done and people had to have a lot of meetings to actually get people to put that stuff in, and it would be a lot less work for everybody if they knew ahead of time and they could just do it over the summer, and everything could be set up when people come back.” In general, Hannah wishes that there were more ramps. Sometimes there’s not ramps in places so even when I'm in my walker when I’m not at school, it’s a pain to go up a bunch of steps. She added, “I was just thinking that in general, I don't think people are aware of how much energy it takes when the space isn’t accessible and even if there’s a ramp and the ramp is all the way at the end of the curb and the

participated in the competition themselves and understand the mixture of nerves and excitement most student participants experience. This tournament builds life skills like collaboration with others. These skills will become significantly more important as they grow older. As a fourth, fifth, and sixth grader, I took part in this event. It’s really important for young kids to meet their future classmates. I remember meeting for the first time the friends I have now and starting to build relationships. This year I volunteered for the DCF tournament and was once again reminded of the fear and excitement that meeting new people and competing brings. Every year kids look forward to this event, not able to wait for the day to come. I hope that the Dorothy Canfield Fisher tournament is continued for many years, so that future generations of bookworms can learn to love the thrill of knowing the right answer, meeting new friends, and learning how to work as a cooperative team. This competition is proof that books really can bring people together. front door is on the other end, that's extra energy and so there’s so much planning that you have to think about when you have a disability and how are you going to get somewhere and get around. You have to think about if there are going to be obstacles, and then even navigating the space once you get there. Another thing is when you go out of the lobby doors and then all the way down the sidewalk, where the road is, there’s no curb cut. It’s literally a chunk taken out of the curb. I think it was meant to be a nice thing, but it’s really hard to navigate. It impacts a lot of people besides just the disability community. When asked if is it easy to bring her child to school every day, Krista Siringo described the challenges, saying, “When we drop off (Hannah) in the morning, we have to park before the buses come in and we have to make sure we get Hannah out before the buses come and it’s a little hectic and scary. Some of it is because it’s an old building, so you can make some parts accessible, but some things you can’t change. There’s other stuff, like going on a field trip and if there’s going to be a lot of walking required, should we have her power chair and if we have her power chair, will the bus have the ability to bring the power chair? A lot of that is on us to plan for in advance, not because people don't mean well, but because they just don’t think about it. Gallivan added, “I usually have to think about a lot of things in advance for a field trip, so it would be nice if there was a little less of that for me, because people do organize the buses and everything which is great, but it requires a lot of talking to people and deciding and emailing back and forth. For example, the weather conditions are a factor because my chair can’t go in the rain for a long time because of the electrical thing, and stuff like the terrain.” Siringo concluded, “The only thing I would add is that usually when you improve a space for accessibility, there’s lots of benefits for others, so even though there

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are only a couple students right now with mobility issues, there might be students or adults that get injured, and need to use the elevator or a ramp. 1 in 4 people are disabled in some way in the U.S., and most of us will become disabled as we get older, so it’s not like we’re trying to fix something for just one of two people. There are benefits for everybody.

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reviewS deserT floWer

By Sophie Venman Desert Flower, by Waris Dirie with Cathleen Miller, is an empowering story about Dirie’s journey. An incredible blend of stories you might tell at the campfire, and her day to day fight to find her current success, Desert Flower can be confusing, but is an overall captivating story. Dirie’s story begins in the harsh and unforgiving Somali Desert, where she travels with her family as a nomad. Wanting to make more out of her life, and not let her father control it, Dirie runs away. She makes it to a city in Somalia, then travels to Mogadishu, and finally leaves with another uncle, the Somali ambassador to London, to be a maid for his family. When her uncle’s term ended, Dirie met a Somali woman who helps her find a place to live and get a job at the local McDonald’s. A photographer discovers her and convinced her to become a model. Like any other book, Desert Flower has its strengths and weaknesses. While there is a basic order of events in the book, not every story in the book is in chronological order, which be confusing. Despite the mature topics, the language can come off as immature. Despite its negative qualities, the writing style feels like a conversation with the narrator which allows the reader to experience Dirie’s emotions Desert Flower has a powerful message: that anyone can do anything. It also touches upon serious topics, especially ones in Somalia, helping grow awareness of the problems happening in the world.

a lonG Way Gone

By Eli Burgess Ishmael Beah’s memoir is a great way of showing what the real world can be like in countries where the opportunities do not thrive, and where wars start because of political disagreements amongst a country. A Long Way Gone is subtitled “Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.” Throughout the book, we get to know what life during war in Sierra Leone was like. Beah was 12 years old at the beginning of the book and it brings you along the journies he takes through a childhood ruined by war. At some points, the story becomes graphic and maybe a bit too horrifying for some, with its description of death via horrific weapons. The book is a great way for citizens in countries such as America to learn about what it is really like to live in other countries. In Beah’s case, we have great examples of the traumatizing use of imagery, and the stress of getting away to save yourself. Nevertheless, the book has a great storyline and really is a great read for anyone interested in a down to earth non-fiction story. A Long Way Gone is an educational book that opens your eyes to the world. I highly recommended it for any readers who enjoy a deep and emotional storyline.

PurPle HiBiscus

By Carly Rougier Purple Hibiscus is written from the point of view of 15 year old Kambili from Enugu, Nigeria, as she tells about her life with her older brother Jaja, her Mama, and her Papa, who is a notable businessman. Although they are a considerably wealthy family with a nice house, they have their secrets. Kambili's father is an extreme Catholic and causes conflict within their family. He seems to only accept perfection and confines them to what he wants, and constantly denies their curiosity. Throughout the book, Kambili’s family seems to fall apart, but will she? Purple Hibiscus does a great job of integrating the Nigerian culture into the characters’ lives with tyranny and religion. The book portrayed Kambili's father as a violent man. In her household, her papa would take charge unfairly to get his way. The conflict among religions in Purple Hibiscus is also appropriate to the setting, as Igbo is the traditional religion in Nigeria and has an impact through the book. Despite it being well written, it may not interest a lot of readers because of the heavy topics it covers, or because it is written in the perspective of a young girl. Although it may not interest some people, Kambali’s story of her family is eye opening and shows the true meaning of “if it looks too go to be true, it probably is.”

Burn my HearT

By Gavin Kouwenhoven Burn My Heart, by Beverley Naidoo, is a fictional tale about the struggle for freedom and land rights in Kenya during the 1950s. This is an empowering story that is realistic, but is wordy and at times moves at a slow pace. Burn My Heart is told from the perspectives of Mugo and Mathew, the main characters of the story, and how their friendship is difficult because Mugo is one of the laborers for Mathew’s father. They drift apart because of the impending threat of Mau Mau, which is a resistance group against the white settlers. All of Mathew’s father’s laborers are forced to take an oath to Mau Mau, except for Mugo, who hid in the shamba when his family was being collected to pledge their allegiance. The author tells the story through the eyes of characters who are believable. Lance, one of Mathew’s friends, is an example of a control freak and he a relatable character, as a controlling friend who everyone might have. In the beginning of the story, it is less interesting because it is describing the setting and introducing the characters. If you continue on, you will find that halfway through, the story is very engaging. In chapter six, when Mau Mau is introduced into the story, there is more conflict and this captures the reader's attention. Readers who enjoy history, and stories with a lot of conflict, will enjoy reading this book. This book did not catch my interest in the beginning, but takes off in Chapter 10.

Golden Boy

By Alex Yaggy Golden Boy, by Tara Sullivan, is about a crisis that is still plaguing places like Tanzania, because it allows us to take a peek into a day in the life of Habo, the main character, who is an albino. The book starts by creating an image of a small house with a goat pen, then goes on to say that Tanzania is going through a hard time financially. Habo’s family owns the house, but they are in massive debt, so they journey to live with a wealthy aunt. When they reach the aunt’s house. they learn that albino people are valued very highly for the luck they possess. The problem is that in order to obtain this luck, the albino needs to be killed and the limbs chopped off. The rest of the book is about the main character learning to live with his differences, while simultaneously hiding and dodging those who want to kill him. The book is well written and although it has Tanzanian words, it has a glossary which immerses the reader in the culture. I The book never falls flat; every detail was captivating to me. I was not able to put it down and dreaded the end, not wanting the book to over. That said, even the end of the book was good. It left me feeling like the story was complete, like a puzzle that I could now admire it in its entirety. I would enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone, even though it is not for all. There are some graphic parts including an elephant and poachers and talk of death. Regardless, the lessons learned are worth the stomach twist, and I came away with a better understanding of how outsiders are treated in other cultures, even if they are a part of that culture.

Homeless Bird

By Nala Bushee Homeless Bird is a book written by Gloria Whelen that takes place in India. I enjoyed learning about the culture of India, and how different it is from Vermont. This book is about a young girl who has to get married. She should be acting like a kid and worrying about when she is going to play outside, but instead she’s worrying about a dowry and about what kind of dress she going to wear for her wedding day at the age of 13. The worst of it all is saying goodbye to her family and not being able to go back home because the people of her village will be ashamed of her. I didn´t like the mother-in-law because she is so mean to Koly for no reason when it´s not even her fault. What happend to Koly throughout the story makes me feel bad and makes you want to change the society in India. Also, at her wedding, Koly couldn´t even eat a peice of cake, which is all she actually wanted. I thought it was very unfair that Koly didn´t get treated like a bride should on her special day. For someone that likes to get right into a book, I wouldn´t recommend reading this book because it takes sometime learning about the characters. This book is worth reading after you get past the beginning because it has a good story to tell.

THe KiTe runner

By Miles Burgess The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini is a memorable and enjoyable read, which pulls the reader into a believable yet dramatic story of brotherhood, regret, and a tragically short childhood. The protagonist, Amir, is a young boy growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan from the late 1970s into the 1980s. In addition to grappling with his own personal difficulties, specifically in his relationships with his father and family servant whom he views as no less than his brother, Amir is drawn into the very real struggles that his home nation experienced during this period in history. The book follows Amir from the early days of his childhood to the years beyond, beginning by introducing the character and those closest to him. Amir’s father is one of the most intriguing figures in his life, and Amir desperately tries to gain his father’s affection. The family servant, Hassan, is a selfless and honest figure that Amir treats as his only brother. One of the main conflicts of the book arises when an unexpected event changes their relationship forever. Beyond personal relationships, Amir also experiences the turmoil which Afghanistan went through in the late 20th century. The Kite Runner has many strengths, such as strong character development, powerful imagery, and a well formulated plot. However, it does have a rather slow start; the author takes his time to set the stage, but patient and dedicated readers will be rewarded by a terrifically well written story which easily captures the imagination, and may even spark new thought and understanding about the situation in a small country on the other side of the world. The Kite Runner is especially appealing to those with any interest in history, but I would strongly recommend this book to anyone with mid-level reading comprehension who is looking for a unique and fascinating read.

THe sound of Waves By Kaia Companion

The Sound of Waves, by Yukio Mishima, is an overall interesting book. I liked the descriptive words that were used, but I didn’t like the brief nude scenes in the book; they just seemed unnecessary. I learned about the fishing villages and how people in Japan lived in them. It was not similar to my life at all, except for the fact that I have some dreams about the future. Life in the U.S. is extremely different compared to Japan as portrayed in this book, because we don’t care about fishing as much as the fishing village does in Sound of Waves. This book was similar to Homeless Bird and Kite Runner because they all took place in the Middle East or Asia and had similar themes. The Sound of Waves challenged me a bit because the topic of the book was something that I don’t usually read.

GirlS lacroSSe endS phenomenal SeaSon undeFeated By Txuxa Doherty-Konczal and Molly Laurent The Mt. Abe-Vergennes cooperative varsity girls lacrosse team has finished their season strong, ending as the top seed with a record of 14-0. This is the third year of the varsity program; prior to the varsity program it was a club team. Last year the team only had four wins. “It has been really amazing to watch the program turn around this drastically, from 4-10 last year to 14-0 now,” said senior Jalen Cook. Varsity consists of only 15 players. The varsity team has seven players coming from Mount Abe, and 8 players coming from Vergennes. The young team has only one senior, and three juniors. The majority of the team is underclassmen, with 6 sophomores and 5 freshmen. The team is led by captain Jalen Cook, one of the four upperclassmen. Considering how young the team is, the undefeated season

came as quite a shock. The team dynamic is strong and is demonstrated on the field. In April, the team traveled to Boston College to watch the women’s lacrosse team play, which served as a bonding and learning experience. Coming from two different schools, it was very nice to give the players an opportunity to create bonds with teammates they did not know very well early on in the season. The positive team dynamic and bonds created during the season would show on and off the field during the season. The combination of a high scoring offense and solid defense has led the team to success. The defense has only allowed an average of fewer than 4 goals per game. “Our defense, including our redefend by our offensive players and midfielders, has been strong all season, holding

Coaches Kelley (L) and Cook (R) stand with the team in a mid-season pre-game photo

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SportS & SurveyS

our opponents to an average 3.4 goals a game,” said coach Marikate Kelley. The offense has been very strong as well, both the settled attack and transition has been strong this season. The transition offense has been key, as many of the team's goals are a result of transitions. Freshman Ryley Olsen plays a major role in making the transitions successful. Jalen Cook is the leading scorer, ending the regular season with 32 goals, and 14 assists, Throughout the season, the team was faced with some tough opponents. The two games played against U-32 were neck and neck, but the MAV team was able to win with a score of 9-8 in both games. The team also faced Division I Essex midseason, and topped them with a score of 10-7. The senior game and final game of the regular season was played against Green Mountain Valley School, who was ranked second in the division. The game would end 10-3 with Vergennes/Mt. Abe on top. The team will enter playoffs as the number one seed in the division. Jalen Cook summed it up, saying, “Our season has been epic”. This was also the first year the program was able to have a JV team due to the number of players. The JV team had 19 players, with nine coming from Mt. Abe. By having two teams, they were able to focus on strategy over skills, unlike past years. The numbers also gave the teams more flexibility, allowing more subs and individual work. The JV team was coached by Sarah Cook, who was previously the

Survey revealS love oF horSeS and ridinG aS popular Sport By Elena Bronson

In a recent survey of students and staff about horses, 51 people responded. When asked if they spend any time with horses, 38% said yes, and 62% said no. Of the 20 people who said they spend time with horses, about 50% explained that they ride and work at a horse barn. Another 25% said they have a horse at home. Junior Madison Little rides, drives, has horses as pets at home, and competes in rodeos, and 8th grader Eliana Matson does Liberty training, which is work with a horse in an open environment where the horse is free of anything on them and the trainor steers them with a stick. Matson explained what she likes about working with horses when she said, “I have always loved them in general they are beautiful

smart and I love creating bonds with them because it feels good when you go out to the pasture and the horse comes galloping up to you nickering like they were waiting for you.” Out of the 13 people that said they rode horses, almost 70% said they ride for pleasure or trail ride. Three people said they do hunter/jumpers. Two people said they do dressage and eventing, and one person each said they do gymkhana, foxhunting, and ring riding. Little says she even sometimes shoots arrows off of horses. When asked what they enjoy about horses several people talked about how relaxing it is and how easily you can bond with them. Sophomore Ellie Ragsdale said “Being with them and learning to understand each horse.” Math teacher Michelle Pierpont said, “I have done the horse thing since I was a kid. These days I love the smell of our horse (burying my nose in his hair) and scooping poop.” Freshman Maddie Donaldson said, “They're really empathetic and have personalities. They're kinda like big dogs. Of the 20 people who responded, 7 said they own their own horse, and the others ride a friend’s or family member’s horse or ride or lease a horse at the barn they ride or work at. History teacher Jess Little owns a 32-year-old retired Quarter Horse and leases a Irish Sport

Horse. Ragsdale said, “Mine is a Quarter Horse mix, we also have a Thoroughbred, and a German Warmblood.” Freshman Eliza Bent said she works somebody else's horses, and added, “I just love them and being around them.” Nearly half of the respondents who said they didn’t spend time with horses, wished they had the opportunity. Freshman Carly Rougier said, “I used to ride and I would maybe be interested in picking it up again, because it was fun.” Reading Interventionist Jenny VanNosdeln explained, “Horses are beautiful creatures that are both powerful and fragile. There is something both humbling and empowering about being with them. I would love to learn to care for them and spend time riding them.” Many of the people who were not interested in horses talked about their fear of horses because they are large and unpredictable. History teacher Al Zaccor added, “I’ve always found horses to be large, intimidating animals. It takes a long

Cook #14 and Bronson #8 double up on defense

varsity assistant coach. The team had a successful season, ending 8-1-3. They ended the season with a tough loss to GMVS, but some notable games for their team included the tie against Harwood and a win against Essex, along with other memorable wins. The availability of lacrosse programs for young girls in Addison County is still growing. These programs will feed into the Mount Abe/Vergennes team, helping to grow the program and preserve girls lacrosse in the area.

Editor’s note: At press time, the team was preparing for the Div. II championship, having won their quarterfinal game against Woodstock and their semi-final game vs. Hartford.

middle School

mt. abe wreStlinG SucceSS By Matt Conant

Eighth grader, Matt Conant, son of Josh and Cindy Conant from Bristol, Vermont, had a great wrestling year. Matt is a wrestler at Mt. Abe Union High School and has been wrestling for nine years. Matt participated in the Vermont State Wrestling Tournament in January in Barre, Vermont. He placed second in this double elimination tournament. This allowed him to qualify for the New England tournament. On March 10th, Matt traveled to St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire to participate in the New England Wrestling Tournament. He won one match, and lost two. Matt and one other student were the youngest students from Mt. Abe to qualify for this important athletic event. “We practice every day,” Conant said. “We do conditioning and practicing for the sport. We also lift weight sometimes.” Matt has set a lofty goal for next year. He said, “I hope to take first place at States and place at New Englands.” This is an athlete to watch. time and a lot of contact with horses to get to the point where you feel comfortable with them, and I have other hobbies and interests that take up most of my time.” I have been a horse lover for as long as I can remember. I started riding as soon as I could hold myself up and I started doing jumpers when I was 9. I wrote this survey to see what other people’s experiences are like with horses. I now know that other people share the same bond with horses that I do.

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popular unit

cartooninG Fun

By Elrik M. Jay

(Continued from Page 4) life threatens to reveal his secret. We took his experiences and compared them to our own through our writing, deciding if they were windows (different from our experience) or mirrors (similar). In the Civil Rights strand, taught by Betsy Rippner, we learned about events that happened in LGBTQ+ history. We mainly focused on gay marriage and bathroom laws regarding gender, and studied the three branches of government in addition to these laws. Near the end of the unit, everyone in Apex made timeline pieces that had different events or people on them that were important to the process of moving the change along. Other students seemed to have similar opinions about our unit. “I never felt uncomfortable learning about LGBTQ+, but I noticed that other people seemed uncomfortable,” one student said. “There was a little bit of tension in the air for people who were new to the topic,” said another student. LGBTQ+ can be a controversial topic and might be confusing to people who are new to the subject. One person said, “I feel that it was good for people to learn about it because not a lot of people are exposed to LGBTQ+.” This unit has helped spread awareness to others and gain a deeper understanding of the topic. Ms.Guilmette said, “It is an important topic, and it’s important for every student to see themselves reflected in the curriculum somewhere.” She spent a lot of time thinking about how to plan this unit. She added, “I enjoyed seeing so many students engaged in the book we read. Everybody talked respectfully about the main character in the book.” She explained that the book helped humanize the main character, and that transgender wasn’t just a label anymore. Overall, she thought that the LGBTQ+ unit was a success, saying, “I would teach this unit again in a heartbeat, and I’m really grateful that students proposed to do this unit.”

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(Continued from Page 4) (Continued from Page 4) Mike: Back to the science. You should the sides of the bowl so there's not any only use baking powder in recipes that ingredients stuck to the sides. Continue to have something acidic in them. Baking mix for another 1½ minutes on medium powder our ingredients are acidic. or high. When the time is up, scrape the Mike: Correct, our recipe doesn’t call for sides again and mix for about 30 seconds anything acidic. Since we are using baking on a low speed. powder, our cupcakes will be fluffier and Shelby: Now it’s time to scrape the batter tastier! Now for the fun baking part. into the paper lined cupcake tins (use a Mary: Okay so for the first step, we are rubber spatula). The cupcakes now have going to preheat the oven to 350 degrees to go into the oven. The cupcakes will Fahrenheit! (He sets the oven to preheat.) have to bake for 18 to 25 minutes. But We need these ingredients for the next you might want to check to see if there step: 1½ cups of all purpose flour, 1 cup done a few minutes before you timer goes of packed brown sugar, 1½ teaspoons of off because you don’t want to eat a burnt baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. cupcake do you. I sure don’t. Put all of those ingredients in a large bowl Emma: So when the cupcakes are bakand whisk them together really well. (Mike ing, we are going to tell you why using a pours ingredients in a large bowl and starts certain powder for this is important. to whisk. Once he is done, he holds the bowl Maddie: Using baking powder instead of up to the camera for the audience to see.) baking soda is important because if you Mike: Then, get out 2 eggs, ½ cup of use baking soda, that wouldn’t allow the milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add all carbon dioxide to release. Which means of those ingredients to the dry ingredients that the cupcake won’t be able to rise and and mix for 2 minutes with an electric it won’t be fluffy. It also won’t look pretty. mixer at medium speed. (Mike does so) Shelby: I thought baking powder and Mary: Only a few more steps! Now we baking soda had the same purpose in have to get out ½ a cup or one stick of cooking? softened butter. Emma: Well they do, but baking soda Mike: Butter! (He gets the butter out and only reacts to acids, like vinegar. And hands it to Mary.) baking powder reacts to any liquids so if SSumptionS Mary: Thanks, Mike! For this there’s acid in your recipe, you can choose By Hannah Gallivan step, we have to beat the butter either powder. But if there isn’t an acid, into the mix for one minute at you will have to use baking powder, beI walk down the street low speed, then scrape the edges cause baking powder already has acid in it. my spirits high. of the bowl to get the extra batShelby: Oh, that makes a lot of sense. Yet I can still feel the eyes boring into me. ter into the other batter. Then, Emma: There’s one more thing we can Whispers fly do it again for 1½ minutes on a teach these wonderful people. (wave your questions, judgements, assumptions slightly higher speed and scrape hand to the audience) The chemical reacof me. again. Finally, we beat it one tions I was just talking about are called It's not like I'm not used to this more time for 30 seconds at a characteristic properties. it happens a lot. low speed. Shelby: What are characteristic properties? But sometimes To see the rest of these Cooking Show scripts go to: I don't feel like giving a mini TED talk to explain. https://sites.google.com/a/anesu.org/birds-eye-view/middle-school There's the "You're so inspiring" line but I don't need a medal for living my life. I feel as if my disability The Bird’s Eye View is written on my forehead. Contact: Mount Abraham Union High School In the summer, it all melts away. 220 Airport Drive Zeno Mountain Farm is my escape, Bristol, VT 05443 my haven,

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Neighbors (Continued from Page 1) baskets. for award and just awaiting final • Launching a regional signatures,” Gish said. “The next marketing campaign to tout step will be to finalize the grant Middlebury’s allure as a tourism award in an agreement between destination. The campaign the state and the town and we will, among other things, note expect that to take place before the community’s year-round the end of the month.” outdoor recreation opportunities, The Vermont Agency of its diverse local food and craft Transportation grant will fund beverage market, and its vibrant two years (2019-2020) worth of arts and culture scene. Neighbors Together initiatives • Working with wellness that will include: organizations — such as Rise • Supporting the Vermont, Porter Medical Center E x p e r i e n c e M i d d l e b u r y . and Come Alive Outside — to com website, and promote healthy related social activities while also media platforms, to encouraging off-site herald Middlebury downtown parking businesses and during construction, community events with rewards for and attract visitors those who participate. to the area, building • Hosting special on the work already events in the begun. downtown to draw • Ongoing funding crowds. Planned for the “Bundle” events include pop-up event space additional downtown at 60 Main Street. block parties and Advocates want the outdoor concerts at NANCY space to host up to the Marble Works MALCOLM six events per month during the summer of in collaboration with 2019 and 2020. downtown businesses, to bring • Using local promotional traffic into the community currency, such as “Middlebury center and encourage patronage Money,” as rewards or prizes for of restaurants and stores. local business patronage during • Continuation of last year’s special events or promotions. work to make the downtown • Offering special promotions more aesthetically pleasing, at specific downtown businesses, including fence art and flower on a rotating basis. Those

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COMMODORE SOPHOMORE DEFENDER and midfielder Hannah Kelly shrugs off pressure as she races up the field during Friday’s Division II final, won by Vergennes/Mount Abe, 10-9. Kelly scored twice, one of six Commodores who found the net.

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MOUNT ABRAHAM SENIOR Ruby Ball was a power hitter for the Eagles during Friday’s Division II softball final at Castleton University against Otter Valley. She tallied 3 hits and 3 RBIs contributing to the Eagles 9-1 victory over the Otters and clinching their championship win. Photo by Buzz Kuhns

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Commodore girls’ lacrosse and Eagle softball teams earn championship titles Commodores cap undefeated season

Mount Abe prevails in D-II softball showdown with OV

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — It all came down to this for the Vergennes-Mount Abraham girls’ lacrosse team. The Division II championship. The undefeated season. Everything they had worked for all spring. The title that sophomore Hannah Kelly said after the Commodores defeated defending champion U-32 to go 6-0 that they suddenly realized they might win — after a combined four victories in the program’s first two varsity seasons.

By RUSSELL JONES CASTLETON — Something had to give in Friday’s Division II softball final at Castleton University. Top-seeded two-time defending champion Mount Abraham Union High School entered on a roll, having thumped No. 9 Randolph and No. 5 Fair Haven in a quarterfinal and semifinal after a first-round bye. Meanwhile No. 2 Otter Valley brought a kind of magic with them throughout the Division II playoffs — comeback magic. The Otters were down in the late

“We were like, ‘Oh, my gosh, we’re actually good,’” Kelly said. On Friday the top-seeded Commodores led No. 6 St. Johnsbury, 10-9 with 2:16 to go. The Hilltoppers, whose 7-8 record includes a number of close losses, had stubbornly refused to fold all game long. Four times the Commodores had taken three-goal leads. Four times St. J had answered, cutting the margin to one. And the Hilltoppers had the ball back again, at midfield to go (See Girls’ Lacrosse, Page 31)

going in every game they played this postseason before rallying to win. In the opening round of the playoffs, OV trailed No. 15 Vergennes, 16-14, going into the seventh inning before winning, 17-16, in extra innings. In the quarterfinal, the Otters fell behind, 2-0, to No. 10 Rice before scoring six runs in the sixth inning for a 6-2 win. In the semifinals, No. 6 U-32 took a 10-3 lead in the fourth before the Otters somehow fought back to prevail, 11-10. But this time it was the Ea-

gles who conjured late-inning lightning in what proved to be a 9-1 win in the program’s fourth straight D-II title game appearance. The Eagles led in the fifth, but just by 2-1, when Mount Abe coach Don McCormick pulled a rabbit out of his hat. After senior Jess Murray drew a walk, McCormick called for freshmen Cami Willsey to pinch-hit for senior Molly Murray. “That was the game plan coming in,” McCormick said. (See Softball, Page 32)

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Girls’ Lacrosse (Continued from Page 30) after a timeout. All season long the Commodores had won games not only with skill, but also by defending all over the field, winning battles for ground balls, and using their athleticism and team speed. And with time winding down on Friday that formula worked one more time when it mattered most. The Hilltoppers tried to throw the ball high over senior Commodore midfielder Jalen Cook — a mistake when dealing with an athlete who on Friday won her third championship, one for each sports season, field hockey, basketball and now lacrosse. Cook jumped to deflect the pass, just inside Commodore territory in front of the stands. Freshman defender Molly Laurent was first to the ground ball, and drew a foul. On the restart Laurent passed to speedy freshman midfielder Txuxa Doherty-Konczal, open a little deeper in the defensive end. She dodged a couple Hilltoppers as she ran from left to right across the field into the offensive end. St. Johnsbury never saw the ball again. It went crisply to freshman attacker Ryley Olsen; to freshman midfielder Grace Harvey, who led the team with four goals; back to Doherty-Kon-

czal, and then to Olsen as they took turns running rings around frustrated Hilltoppers. Finally, and fittingly, the ball went back to Harvey on the right side. She raced around behind the St. J net, came out the other side as time expired and the hugs began. Harvey said she just wanted to hear the horn sound. “I was thinking how long do I have to sprint in a circle for before we’re done,” Harvey said. “I was so excited.” Coach Marikate Kelley was not surprised to see a half-dozen players involved in making clutch plays to seal the victory. “They play as a team. They help each other out,” Kelley said. “It’s been different people every game coming up with plays. And they have a lot of heart and grit.” That last sequence also capped a defensive stand. Kelly, Laurent, junior Emma Beauchemin, sophomore Savannah Scrodin, freshman Elena Bronson and sophomore goalie Ashley Tierney did not allow an opponent to score in double figures all season. The feat looked to be endangered on Friday, but the Commodores held strong down the stretch. The Commodores’ last threegoal lead came after Harvey and Cook scored back-to-back second-half goals. Harvey’s

THE VERGENNES/MOUNT ABRAHAM girls’ lacrosse team celebrates its Division II championship victory on Friday at the University of Vermont. The top-seeded Commodores defeated No. 6 St. Johnsbury, 10-9, to cap an undefeated season in the program’s third year at the varsity level.

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came at 11:37. St. J. goalie Grace Phelps stopped a bid by VUHS sophomore Harriet Anderson, but Harvey scooped the loose ball and deposited it in the net. At 8:56 Cook rolled clockwise from behind the St. J net, jumped up and shot high into the net. But the Hilltoppers responded with two goals in 23 seconds. The first was midfielder Lily Leach’s fifth of the game, a solo effort at 7:53. At 7:30 Leach set up attacker Ella Ceppetelli’s fourth, and it was 10-9. The Commodores did not yield again. Tierney made a great leftfoot kick save on Leach to deny the best chance, Kelly forced a

COMMODORE DEFENDERS SAVANNAH Scrodin, left, and Molly Laurent team up to knock the ball away from St. Johnsbury’s Ainsley Larsen as sophomore goalie Ashley Tierney stands ready during their team’s victory in Friday’s Division II final. The Commodore defense and Tierney did not allow any opponent to score in double figures this year.

turnover and cleared the ball to kill off another possession, and the defense did not allow another shot on net. Kelly explained what the defenders were telling each other. “We really need to talk. We cannot do checks. We really need to move our feet, and keep giving it all we’ve got even though it’s really hot out,” she said. Coach Kelley said a close first-round call vs. Woodstock, a double-overtime victory, helped a Commodore team that on Friday played just one senior, Cook, and three juniors, Beauchemin, midfielder Leah Croke and attacker Siobhan Eagan, maintain its poise. “This game, they all had to step up. They handled the pressure great. I think the Woodstock game really helped us,” Kelley said. “There were a lot more nerves going into the Woodstock game than today.” Certainly, the Commodores didn’t start out like a team feeling pressure. Harvey scored twice and Kelly once in the first 6:28, all after long runs, to make it 3-0. Leach answered with her own solo jaunt, and then Phelps made a series of saves in the St. J goal to keep it close before Leach scored again. Kelly made it 4-2 before Leach completed a firsthalf hat trick at 7:43. Then the Commodores scored twice in the final 22 seconds, an Olsen free position and an Eagan goal when a pass to her from Cook deflected in off her stick to make it 6-3 at the half. Leach and Ceppetelli struck again early in the second half to make it 6-5. Harvey and Doherty-Konczal answered with goals 13 seconds apart to push the lead to 8-5 at 18:53. But St. J. won the draw, and Leach set up Ceppetelli to make it 8-6 eight seconds later. Ceppetelli netted a

rebound to make it 8-7 at 14:49 and help set up the late drama. But ultimately the defense and goaltending held, as it has all year. “We really communicate and work well together,” Kelly said. “And we help each other, and we give positive feedback. And we’re all really fast and, I think, strong.” So, how does a team go from three wins to 17 and a title? To start with most of the other freshmen and sophomores from both schools have played on successful youth lacrosse teams for years. As well as talent, they had built-in chemistry, Harvey said. “We’ve been playing together at many youth levels for a while, so I think we were tight already together,” she said. And, Harvey said, they had other intangibles. “Everyone just goes so hard, and everyone has so much heart, and we just want to win bad. We just want to go,” Harvey said. And how does the result of all that grit and hard work feel? “It’s so exciting. It’s amazing, awesome,” Harvey said. Or, as Kelly put it, “I can’t stop smiling.”

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse D-II Final at UVM 6/7 #1 VUHS/MAU vs. #6 St. J........ 10-9 Baseball Finals at UVM D-II Playoffs 6/7 #3 Fair Haven vs. #1 OV............. 3-1 D-III Playoffs 6/8 vs. #1 White River vs. #3 VUHS......9-5 Softball D-II Final at Castleton 6/7 #1 Mt. Abe vs. #2 OV................... 9-1

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Commodore nine falls in Division III final

Softball (Continued from Page 30) “If we got a runner on base and we needed a big at-bat we were going to put her in.” And a big at-bat is what Willsey delivered. She stepped up to the plate and drilled the first pitch she saw to the gap in right-center for an RBI double. And the next batter, senior pitcher Ruby Ball, singled up the middle to set the table for cleanup hitter Erika Tracey. Tracey waited for a pitch she liked and when she got it, she got all of it, smoking a line drive over the left field wall for a three-run homer and a 6-1 Eagle lead. “I saw the ball and I knew I had to keep my weight back and wait on it,” Tracey said. “And it worked.” After the homer, junior Addy Harris singled and stole second, and senior Sam Rathbun doubled Harris home. The Eagles added two more in the sixth with a twoout rally: Jess Murray singled, Molly Murray doubled, and Ball singled them both in. The Eagles graduated five key starters from the 2018 championship, but many of the Eagles who played major roles this season — including the Murray twins, Molly at shortstop and Jess in left field; junior Addy Harris in center; Ball on the mound; and junior catcher Abby Hoff — saw time a year ago. “We try to use our young players as much as we can,” McCormick said. “It makes them much better when they have that experience behind them, and we’ve been blessed to be able to make deep playoff runs for four straight years, and it’s paid off.” The Otters had defeated the Eagles during the regular season, 4-1, in large part due to junior Morgan LaPorte’s off-speed pitching. LaPorte doesn’t throw hard, but she throws strikes and kept the Eagles off balance for the first four innings by generating lots of soft contact. “We’ve been working on adjusting to her in practice,” McCormick said. “We’ve tried to get the girls to generate their own power in their swing so they can hit her and not just pop it up.” The Eagles took a 1-0 lead in the first on a Molly Murray single and a Ball triple. In the second Hoff walked, and pinchrunner Karissa Livingston eventually scored on sophomore Camilienne Masse’s sacrifice fly. Junior Livia Bernhardt scored the OV run in the fourth; she singled, stole second, and came around on two wild pitches. But that was all Ball would allow the Otters, and an inning later the

THE MOUNT ABRAHAM softball champions give the “Three-peat” sign for their third consecutive State Championship title. The Eagles beat Otter Valley, 9-1, on Friday at Castleton State University. Photos / Buzz Kuhns

MOUNT ABE’S SAM Rathbun hit a solid double, but tried to turn it into a triple and got tagged by Otter Valley’s Mia Politano trying to get back to second base.

Eagles broke the game open. OV didn’t bring its comeback magic to Castleton, but co-coach Kelly Trayah said the Otters were still winners. “There’s probably not many people who expected us to be here,” he said. “Just getting to this game, to me, is a win.” His coaching partner, Toni Poalino, agreed. “To accomplish what these girls have accomplished this year is incredible,” Poalino said. The Otters have plenty of reasons to hold their heads high and look to the future — there are no seniors on an OV team that reached the D-II final. “We’re planning to be back next year,” Trayah said. “We played well, we had good defense, the outfield tracked the balls well. There were just a couple of bloop hits that led to runs, and Erika really got ahold

“To accomplish what these girls have accomplished this year is incredible.” — Toni Poalino of one.” And he’s right. With the exception of the Willsey double and the Tracey home-run, the only other hard-hit shot was the triple Ball banged off the fence in the first. But the Otters could not get anything going against the hard-throwing Ball, who was backed by errorless defense. “She’s a seasoned senior, she has good control and she hits her spots,” Trayah said. “You have to shorten up your swings because she has great velocity.” Ball was on top of her game Friday. The Otters only managed four hits against her and seven of their nine batters struck out at least once. Ball allowed just

four hits and two walks, while striking out nine. The Eagles graduate six seniors, second baseman Shealyn Layn as well as the Murray twins, Tracey, Ball and Rathbun. But like this year McCormick believes he has another group of young players ready to step up and continue their winning ways, and for now he praised OV and said the Eagles are just going to enjoy this victory. “It feels great, really great,” he said. “Kelly (Trayah) used to coach at Mt. Abe and I’m really happy with the way his team came in this year. This division is much better when OV is at that level.”

By ANDY KIRKALDY BURLINGTON — Five years ago, there was no Vergennes Union High School varsity baseball program, just two years after VUHS won the 2012 Division II title. This season the Commodores went 14-6, won the Lake Division championship despite being one of the two smallest schools in the league, and steamrolled their first three D-III playoff foes by a collective score of 26-3. But the program’s first state title since 2012 remained elusive despite the reborn program’s success this spring. On Saturday’s DIII final at Centennial Field in Burlington, top seeded White River Valley completed an undefeated season by topping the No. 3 Commodores, 9-5, in a back-and-forth contest. The 18-0 Wildcats took a 4-0 lead after two innings, saw VUHS fight back with a five-run fourth, but then answered with a decisive four-run fifth inning on the way to their victory. Uncharacteristically, the Commodores surrendered three unearned runs, one in the first and two in the fifth. Coach Dwight Burkett acknowledged both White River’s quality and his team’s off day in the field. “They hit the ball. They came to play. I’m not taking anything away from White River. They’re a great team, and they played a great game of baseball today,” Burkett said. “We did not have our best defensive game today.” At the same time Burkett, an assistant when the Commodores won titles in 2007 and 2012 and the architect of the program’s revival, can offer the perspective that comes from being a JV coach in 2014. “The program’s looking up,” he said. “Just getting here was a great accomplishment.” White River served notice quickly it came to play with three runs, two earned, in the first. George Carr singled off VUHS starter Tucker Stearns to lead off the inning and stole second. Carr scored on Zeb Perrault’s two-out single, and Stearns walked Timber Russell to put runners on first and second. Jacob Barry singled in Perrault, and Russell followed him home after he headed to third on a poor throw from the outfield and the Commodores threw the ball away trying to nab him advancing. White River added another run on the second. Stearns walked (See Baseball, Page 33)

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Baseball

OTTER VALLEY’S NATHANIEL Hudson beats the throw to first base as he tried to steal early in Friday’s Division II championship game against Fair Haven in Burlington. The top-seeded Otters lost to their Marble Valley League rivals 3-1. Independent photo / Steve James

Fair Haven knocks off Otters in D-II baseball

By ANDY KIRKALDY BURLINGTON — An Otter Valley Union High School baseball team led by seven multiyear senior starters compiled an outstanding 18-win season this spring. But on Friday night the 19th, and most important, victory slipped out of the top-seeded Otters’ grasp in the Division II final in Burlington at Centennial Field. There, the Otters’ Marble Valley League rival Fair Haven, the No. 3 seed, rode the stellar pitching of Aubrey Ramey, strong defense, timely hitting, and one much debated umpiring decision past OV, 3-1. Ramey went the distance and allowed four hits, all in the first three innings, walked just one, and struck out 10. Over the final four innings he surrendered just a fifth-inning walk to Reilly Shannon. OV Coach Mike Howe praised Ramey, who won three playoff games for the 15-5 Slaters. Ramey threw hard and mixed in a sharp breaking ball. “I thought Aubrey pitched well. He really settled down the last three or four innings, kept us off balance,” Howe said. Aubrey outdueled OV senior ace Josh Beayon, who allowed six hits, four walks, and one earned run, and struck out four. Howe also said Beayon tossed a good game, and probably deserved a better fate. “It’s really unfortunate. You can’t be awarded extra outs and expect Josh to stay out there and keep doing his job, and I thought he pitched pretty well,” Howe said. The OV coach was referring to the hot topic among many observers, the vocal OV fans

during the game, and on social media afterward: the Slaters’ third inning, during which they scored their three runs. Slater left fielder Austin Beayon led off the inning with a triple, and then took off for home with the next batter at the plate. But either Beayon or the batter obviously missed a sign for a squeeze bunt or a steal, and Beayon was caught in a rundown. OV third baseman Nate Hudson apparently tagged him as he ran toward home, and Hudson stopped running, and Beayon turned toward the dugout. The third-base and home-plate umpires made no signal, apparently screened from the tag by Hudson and Beayon respectively. Beayon finally turned around and bolted for the plate, and the umpire made a half-hearted safe sign. The run stood, the Otters were stunned, and the umpires did not gather with the rest of the crew to discuss the play. (It is possible no request was made they do so in the confusion.) “They said nobody saw a tag,” Howe said. “The runner stopped running and runs off the field. Nate stopped and the runner stopped. I’ve never seen anything like that.” Then, after Josh Beayon retired the next two batters, the Slaters scored their final two runs with two outs. Parker Morse walked, and Aaron Szabo doubled to put runners on second and third. Brett Huntley then grounded sharply to shortstop Pat McKeighan’s right, and he opted to try for a tag play at third rather than a long throw to first. His throw bounced past the bag, and both runs scored. To be fair, the Otters had chances to put runs on the board early. In the first they had

two runners on when Hudson reached after he struck out on a wild pitch, and Josh Beayon singled. But Ramey struck out the next batter to work out of the jam. In the second inning, Kollin Bissette singled to lead off, but OV could not move him around. OV scored in the third. Shannon reached on an infield hit and moved to second on a wild pitch. Hudson, who delivered the walk-off hit in OV’s 2017 title win, rapped a single to put runners on first and third with none out, and then stole second. McKeighan followed with a well-struck fly ball to center field to plate Shannon. But the rally fizzled when Ramey struck out the next two hitters. “We missed some opportunities,” Howe said. “We talked about how you have to execute to beat that team, and they just executed better than us.” Ramey then shut down OV the rest of the way as the Slaters avenged two late-season defeats to OV in hard-fought games. “Sometimes it just doesn’t go your way, and hats off to a good Fair Haven team,” Howe said. The Otters finished 18-2, an effort that Howe credits largely to seniors Beayon, McKeighan, Hudson, Shannon, Bissette, Marcus McCullough and Jack Adams. “They love this game, and they’ve never taken a day off in four years. They’ve worked their absolute hardest. And they always try to get better,” he said. “They’re humble, and they don’t expect anything, and it’s been a lot of fun the past four years.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent. com.

(Continued from Page 32) But the Wildcats took charge Dom Craven, and No. 9 hitter in the fifth, with some help Tracy Austin reached on a bunt from the Commodores and a single. Craven scored when couple of softly hit singles. Carter Stratton hit into a fielder’s Stratton led off by reaching on a choice, and Austin scored from dropped fly ball, and he scored second when the throw to first to to tie the game when Jake Hewitt try to turn a double play forced scorched a triple to right center. first-baseman Cooper O’Brien to After Perrault singled Hewitt the ground while stretching for home to make it 6-5 Wildcats, the ball. Burkett summoned Jake Muzzy Stearns settled down to retire to the mound. Muzzy had tossed seven of the next eight batters a five-inning perfect game four through the end of the fourth days before and a shutout in the inning. quarterfinals. VUHS scored all of its runs in Muzzy struck out the first batthe fourth. With one out Stearns ter he faced, walked Barry, and legged out an infield hit and then struck out the next hitter. raced to third on an overthrow. But Craven reached on a dribJeffrey Stearns walked, and bler to load the bases, and Austin both runners scored blooped a single into when Aidan Gardner no-man’s land in short pounded a double to “We’ll be right field to score two right center, his secruns and make it 8-5. back here ond hit of the game. In the sixth another Starting pitcher next year.” infield hit and bloop — Dwight single factored into the Logan Martin then Burkett final White River run. walked Barret Barrows, and Robbie Stratton then shut the Bicknell bunted. The door in the seventh, catcher threw the ball away getting a ground out and then trying to nab Bicknell at first, striking out the final two batters allowing Gardner to score and after O’Brien’s lead-off single. putting Barrows and Bicknell on Despite the setback, Burkett third and second, respectively. said he sees a bright future for Ira White then singled in VUHS baseball. Russell and Barrows and ended Martin’s O’Brien were the only seniors day, bringing in Stratton. Jake who took the field for VUHS on Russell then beat out an infield Saturday, and only three juniors hit, scoring Bicknell with the saw action: Jeffrey Stearns, fifth run of the inning. Stratton Gardner and Bicknell. The two then got the final two outs, and co-No. 1s on the pitching staff, he earned the pitching win by al- Tucker Stearns and Muzzy, are lowing only a sixth-inning walk sophomores, and Burkett said to Bicknell and a lead-off single there are younger players ready to O’Brien the rest of the way. to step in. Things looked promising for “We’ll be back here next the Commodores at that point, year,” Burkett said. “I’m putting however. that out there right now.” “We made a good run. We Andy Kirkaldy may be reached put it together a little bit,” at andyk@addisonindependent. Burkett said. com.

VERGENNES PITCHER TUCKER Stearns fires to the plate in the Division III high school baseball championship game at Centennial Field on Saturday, June 8. VUHS lost the title to an undefeated River Valley 9-5. Photos by Austin Danforth/Burlington Free Press

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Market

Hang on!

A GUST OF wind tries to snatch the mortarboards from the heads of the Middlebury Union High School Class seniors while they are posing for their class photo on the Tiger football field this past Thursday. MUHS, Mount Abraham and Otter Valley all held graduation exercises on Saturday; Vergennes holds its graduation on Friday.

Independent photo/Bethany Palmer

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, June 11 5 a.m. VTRANS Bridge Project 7 a.m. VT Media Exchange 9 a.m. Energy Week 10 a.m. Selectboard 12 a.m. Grounded Leadership 12:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 3:30 p.m. Plan VT - Claudia Stauber 4 p.m. Cong. Church Service 5:30 p.m. Energy Week 7 p.m. Selectboard (LIVE) 10 p.m. Dev. Review Board Wednesday, June 12 12 a.m. State of VT Economy 5:30 a.m. Energy Week 6:30 a.m. Blue Bin Recycle/Compost 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Service 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Plan VT - Claudia Stauber 10 a.m. Selectboard 12 p.m. State of VT Economy 1:30 p.m. Grounded Leadership 2 p.m. Election 2020 - Eric Davis 5 p.m. VTRANS Bridge Project 7 p.m. Energy Week 8 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 9:15 p.m. Blue Bin Recycle/Compost 10:04 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board Thursday, June 13 5 a.m. Energy Week 6 a.m. Dev. Review Board 8 a.m. Cong. Church Service 9:45 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 11 a.m. Energy Week 12 p.m. Selectboard 2:30 p.m. State of VT Economy 4 p.m. Grounded Leadership 6:30 p.m. State of VT Economy 8 p.m. VTRANS Bridge Project 10 p.m. Bill Weld Forum 11 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board Friday, June 14 5 a.m. VTRANS Bridge Project 7 a.m. VMX

(Continued from Page 1) officials reached out and offered to work with the farmers market to address the concerns that led the operation to move in 2017 — lack of parking and restrooms. City officials earlier this year confirmed they wanted the market to return downtown, and said restrooms in Vergennes City Hall would be made available. In an email to the Independent, Christopher Reck said a parking solution was also reached. “We told them that reserved parking needed to be secured for both the customers and the vendors, and they solved the issue straight away,” he said. “Park Street will be closed and used for vendor set-up and take-down, then convert to short-term market customer parking. Vendors will be able to park one block away on Green Street at a lot owned by Burchfield Company.” The Recks expressed their appreciation to City Manager Matt Chabot, Mayor Jeff Fritz, former mayor and current Vergennes Partnership President Renny Perry and the Burchfield Company for their support. Also listed among items available at the market are fresh baked goods, local meat, handpicked produce from multiple nearby farms, hot prepared food, hand-made crafts and gifts and more. Live music will be presented weekly. More information is available from Christopher Reck at vergennesfm@gmail. com.

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

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

9 a.m. Energy Week 10 a.m. Selectboard, 12 p.m. Grounded Leadership 12:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 3:30 p.m. Plan VT - Claudia Stauber 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Service 5:30 p.m. Energy Week 7 p.m. Dev. Review Board 10 p.m. Energy Week 11 p.m. State of VT Economy Saturday, June 15 12 a.m. VMX 6 a.m. Energy Week 7 a.m. Dev. Review Board 10 a.m. Selectboard 12 p.m. State of VT Economy 1:30 p.m. Grounded Leadership 2 p.m. VTRANS Bridge Project 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Service 5:30 p.m. Abled and On Air 6:30 p.m. For the Animals 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Energy Week 8:30 p.m. Election 2020 - Eric Davis Sunday, June 16 12 a.m. VMX 5 a.m. Bill Weld Forum, VMX 7 a.m. VTRANS Bridge Project 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Service 12:30 p.m. Selectboard 2:30 p.m. Public Affairs 4 p.m. Cong. Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Energy Week 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board Monday, June 17 12 a.m. VMX 5 a.m. Energy Week, Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Energy Week

7 p.m. Public Affairs from VMX 11 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, June 11 12 a.m. State Board of Education 7 a.m. Yoga for You 7:30 a.m. Libraries Evolve 8 a.m. Birding by Ear Workshop 9:10 a.m. Emerald Ash Borer talk 10:15 a.m. Yestermorrow - Historic New England Architecture 12 p.m. Iceland’s Approach to Helping Youth Succeed 1:34 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 5 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 8 p.m. Local School Board Meetings Wednesday, June 12 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Iceland Helps Youth 8:10 a.m. Historic N.E. Architecture 8:51 a.m. Birding by Ear Workshop 10 a.m. Evangelicalism 11:27 a.m. Judicial History of Vt. 2:02 p.m. Champlain Presents 3:30 p.m. Evangelicalism 5 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 8 p.m. Local School Board Mtg. 11 p.m. State Board of Education Thursday, June 13 5:30 a.m. The Story Matters 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. VMX 9:51 a.m. Birding by Ear Workshop 11 a.m. Local School Board Mtgs. 3:25 p.m. Iceland Helps Youth 5 p.m. All Things LGBT 6 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 10:05 p.m. Evangelicalism Friday, June 14 6:30 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Senior Moments - Shostakovich Class 4 8:32 a.m. Owls of Vermont 10 a.m. The Story Matters

10:30 a.m. Evangelicalism 12 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 5 p.m. All Things LGBT 6 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 9:16 p.m. Historic N.E. Architecture 10 p.m. Iceland Helps Youth Saturday, June 15 12 a.m. VMX 6:30 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Spring Into the Arts 9:50 a.m. Birding by Ear Workshop 11 a.m. Student Videos 12:30 p.m. The Story Matters 1 p.m. Iceland Helps Youth 3:35 p.m. Senior Moments - Shostakovich Class 4 5:30 p.m. The Story Matters 6 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 10:45 p.m. Historic N.E. Architecture 11:30 p.m. Evangelicalism Sunday, June 16 1 a.m. VMX 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Iceland Helps Youth 8:10 a.m. Historic N.E. Architecture 8:51 a.m. Birding by Ear Workshop 10 a.m. Evangelicalism 11:27 a.m. Judicial History of Vt. 12:30 p.m. Senior Moments - Shostakovich Class 4 2:02 p.m. Champlain Presents 3:30 p.m. The Story Matters 4 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 8 p.m. Evangelicalism Monday, June 17 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Iceland Helps Youth 8:10 a.m Historic N.E. Architecture 8:51 a.m. Birding By Ear Workshop 10 a.m. Evangelicalism 11:27 a.m. Judicial History of Vt. 12:30 p.m. Senior Moments 2:02 p.m. Student Videos 3:30 p.m. Evangelicalism 5 p.m. Spring Into the Arts 8 p.m. Local School Board Meetings 11 p.m. VT State Board of Education

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Mary Hogan Lindemann. “She’s gotten the (Continued from Page 1) featured participation from parents and a lot of volunteers involved. She’s so passionate 24,061 students. Top-placing schools and about it.” The volunteer efforts are students win more than just making a difference bragging rights. “Students love our ‘Walk and Mary Hogan Elementary, with its best-ever finish, Roll Days’ and beg for ‘Bike accrued 735 challenge points, Week’ each April in PE classes which translated into several to be longer,” Asermily said. entries into a raffle with grand “We thank students for riding prizes. That’s how the school their buses and ask them if they won its AllEarth Renewables walked to their bus stops. The idea is to break “PowerFlower” the habit of being — a 2,000-watt “I think all of dropped off right in solar array, which front of school. We during its lifetime this would not remind students to will produce more be possible than $20,000 of without Laura’s tell their families to drop them off clean, renewable at more remote electricity for the efforts. She’s gotten the lots like Shaw’s school. (Supermarket) or B r i s t o l parents and a (Memorial) E l e m e n t a r y lot of volunteers the Sports Center received special recognition for its involved. She’s and walk in from there.” “human powered so passionate Mary Hogan has parade” held about it.” been a Way to Go! on May 11. The — Mary Hogan contestant since school mustered interim Principal 635 points. Steve Lindemann its inception and has consistently This year’s been a top-five challenge winner was Windsor, which received the finisher. The competition has instilled an environmental coveted “Carbon Cup” trophy. Individual students qualified ethos in local children that can for extra prizes for the rewards be seen every day. The students points they piled up during have fun doing something that the challenge. For example, is healthy and “green,” and participating students earned 20 tend to maintain those positive points for days in which they practices as they get older, carpooled to school with other organizers said. “We see full bike racks at families, or if they biked or walked to campus. They received our schools and more and 50 points for developing a “safe more Middlebury residents routes to school” travel plan. trying cargo bikes and electric Those points can be redeemed assist bikes and becoming onefor reflective stickers, temporary car families,” Asermily said. tattoos, reflective bracelets, or “Thanks to our state mobility partners, we can give even bike helmets and bike racks. The more points earned, the more families a chance to head in this direction with our pilot more entries for the big raffle. Schools also received ‘Book a Bike’ program this individual recognitions for such month and will pursue other accomplishments as having the green transportation solutions highest percentage of students as we navigate a massive participating in a “ride the (downtown Middlebury) rail bus day”; highest percentage bridges construction project of students, staff and teachers peaking next year.” Parents and teachers, as well participating in a “walk/roll or bike to school event”; and the as students, are buying in, according to Asermily. “best participation story.” Incoming Mary Hogan Middlebury Energy Coordinator Laura Asermily has Principal Jen Kravitz and her been the driving force behind husband Eric Remsen are both Mary Hogan Elementary’s ardent supporters of Way To annual Way To Go! effort. Go! Educator Julie Berg’s classes She’s been known to dress up in a bright yellow banana suit to consistently win the Golden help rally students during their Shoe Award that recognizes with the most carpooling, biking and walking classes participation in Walk & Roll to rituals. “I think all of this would School day during October and not be possible without May. Ilsley Public Library Youth Laura’s efforts,” said Mary Hogan interim Principal Steve Services Director Tricia Allen

MIDDLEBURY ENERGY COORDINATOR Laura Asermily, aka the “yellow banana,” and local crossing guard Donna Wood are part of a group of volunteers who diligently encouraged Mary Hogan Elementary students to walk, bike, bus and carpool to school as part of the statewide Way To Go! Challenge. Mary Hogan placed second and Bristol Elementary finished third out of 76 schools in the contest. Photo courtesy of Laura Asermily

leads a “walking school bus” from South Village and totes books by bike during the summer. Children are taught the rules of the road and safe walking/ biking practices during their journeys. “We have a number of parents who escort children by foot and bike,” Asermily said. “Our cheerful crossing guard Donna

Woods celebrates and monitors participation.” Mary Hogan officials have yet to decide on a location for the solar PowerFlower. Along with offsetting some of the school’s electricity, it will become a teaching tool. “We will be the first in the state to have one,” Asermily noted, adding AllEarth Renewables designed the ground-mounted

array to be aesthetically pleasing. Some of the county’s Way To Go! participants attended a special awards ceremony held at the Vermont Statehouse on June 5. Asermily was there. And, of course, she carpooled. Reporter John Flowers is at Johnf@addisoniindependent. com.

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Area Religious Directory service. 802-453-2321, rescueme97@yahoo. com or bristolfederatedchurch.org.

The Addison Independent prints these free listings on a space-available basis throughout the year. Send new and updated information including schedules, staff, phone numbers, e-mail and Web addresses, to sarahp@ addisonindependent.com, or by mail, fax, or in person to our office.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL. Rev. Todd Goodyear, interim pastor. Sunday service, 10:15 a.m., Sunday school, 11 a.m.; contact person Deacon Mary Purinton, 802453-2551. For special events, visit First Baptist Church, Bristol, VT, on Facebook. A welcoming family-oriented church.

This religious service listing is also online at addisonindependent.com.

ST. AMBROSE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Fr. Yvon J. Royer, pastor. Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 6-6:15 p.m.; Sunday, 7-7:45 a.m.

Addison ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. Addison four corners, Routes 22A and 17. The Rev. Stephen Payne, pastor. Worship, 10:30 a.m. WEST ADDISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 18 Church St., West Addison, off of Route 17 and Jersey Street. The Rev. Paul Hoffman and Rev. Mike Doran. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. During August, the congregation will worship at the Vergennes United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. 802-8773376.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 839 Rockydale Road. Bruce Wilkinson, pastor. Sabbath school, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; worship, Saturday, 11 a.m.; weekly Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. 802-453-4712. THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURY (UCC)

Brandon/Forest Dale BRANDON BAHA’I COMMUNITY. Meets for regular Sunday morning devotions every Sunday at 10 a.m. For location information and more, call 802-247-3919 or 802-345-0373.

OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (ST. MARY’S). 38 Carver St. Fr. Maurice Moreau, OFM Cap. Mass schedule: Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. Tel: 802-247-6351.

BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH. Routes 7 and 73 West, Brandon. Sunday services, 11 a.m.; adult and young adult Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday school for ages 5 and up. Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Handicap accessible. 802-247-3339 or brandonbaptistchurch.org.

ST. THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Route 7, Brandon village, corner of Prospect Street. 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, no music; 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, family-friendly service with music. Sunday morning program for children K-6 during the school year and play area at back of church for younger children. 802-247-6759 or standg.org.

BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, U.C.C. The “go-to” church on the Brandon green, 1 Carver St., Route 7, P.O. Box 97, Brandon. The Rev. William L. Bartholomew, interim pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. year round; Sunday school, 10 a.m. (October through May); choir, Wednesday, 7 p.m. (September through June). 802-247-6121 (office), 802-745-7515 (pastor’s cell phone) or brandoncongregationalchurch@gmail.com. BRANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Franklin Street. Kenneth Bevan, pastor. Regular worship, 10 a.m., Sunday school every Sunday, 10 a.m. Fellowship hour, 11 a.m. Child care. Holy Communion, first Sunday. 802-2476524. FURNACE BROOK WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1895 Forest Dale Road, Brandon. Joel Tate, pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Handicap accessible. 802-247-6748 or office@ furnacebrook.org. LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 97 Frog Hollow Road (formerly the Neshobe Sportsman Club). Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. LifeGroups meet weekly, call for schedule. 802-247-LIFE (5433). lbccvt.com. LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 76 North St., Forest Dale. Lewis Butterfield, pastor. Sunday service and children’s church at 10 a.m. 802-247-4542.

Bridport BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. (Conservative Congregational Church Conference). The Rev. Tim Franklin, pastor. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour immediately after service. 802-758-2227 or bridportchurch.com. HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP. Bridport Community Hall, 52 Middle Road. Pastor Jeff Kauffman. Age graded Bible classes, 9 a.m. Second service, 10:30 a.m. Bible studies on Sunday nights. 802-759-2922 or hopecommunityfellowship.org. ST. BERNADETTE / ST. GENEVIEVE PARISH. Part of the combined mission of St. Mary’s in Middlebury, St. Bernadette in Bridport offers Mass Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., November through April only. St. Genevieve in Shoreham has Mass from May through October on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Bristol BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. Pastors Rob Carter and Roger Hamilton. 400 Rocky Dale Road. Sunday, 9 a.m. Children’s church during service for K-4th grade. 802-453-2660 or 802-453-2614. www.bristolcf.org. FEDERATED CHURCH OF BRISTOL. The Rev. Bill Elwell, pastor. Sunday worship and K-12 Sunday school, 10:15 a.m., year round. Childcare provided. Coffee hour follows

TERASEM MOVEMENT TRANSRELIGION. 2 Park Place. Meditation on the Truth of Terasem on the 10th of each month at 10 a.m. Info: terasamfaith.net. Charlotte CHARLOTTE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Church Hill Road. The Rev. Kevin Goldenbogen, pastor. Sundays 10 a.m.: Worship service and Sunday school. 802-4253176. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2894 Spear St. Father David G. Cray. Sunday Mass, 8 and 11 a.m. Weekday Masses, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15 p.m. 802-425-2637, carmel@gmavt.net, olmcvt.org. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP. Charlotte Children’s Center, Ferry Road. Child care available. Pat Neal, 802-425-3136; Diane Butler, 802-425-2373. Cornwall FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CORNWALL. 2598 Route 30. Sunday worship 9:30am (first Sundays at Weybridge Congregational Church). 802-462-3111 or CornwallCongregationallChurch@gmail.com. East Middlebury EAST MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Routes 125 and 116. Bob Bushman, pastor. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school during 9 a.m. service. 802-388-7423. VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH. Routes 7 and 125. Rev. Ed Wheeler. Services on Sundays: Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m. Worship services 10:45 a.m. Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH CENTER COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Route 7, Ferrisburgh, next to the town offices/Grange hall. Parking lot. The Rev. Paul Hoffman and team. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. 802-876-7622. NORTH FERRISBURGH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 277 Old Hollow Rd.

The Rev. Kim Hornung-Marcy, pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m., Sunday school, 10 a.m. Nursery available. Call for information on youth group and adult education. 802-425-2770 or nfumchurch.org. Hinesburg SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 10759 Route 116. Father David G. Cray. Saturday Mass, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses Monday, Friday, 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday, 4 p.m., and by appointment. 802-482-2290, stjude@gmavt. net, stjudevt.org. Leicester COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 39 Windy Knoll Lane. The Rev. Philip Smith, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 11 a.m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Men’s Breakfast, every third Saturday, September through May. ST. AGNES’ ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (A MISSION OF OLGH, BRANDON). Leicester Whiting Road. Fr. Vincent Onunkwo, Admin. Mass on Sunday, 8 a.m. (May though October). 802-247-6351. Lincoln SUNRAY MEDITATION SOCIETY AND SUNRAY PEACE VILLAGE. 2202 Downingsville Rd. Home of the Green Mountain Ani Yunwiwa and Vajra Dakini Nunnery. Cherokee Ceremonial Cycle on new moons; Cherokee and Tibetan Buddhist teachings offered. Come join us to renew the Sacred Hoop in these times. 802-453-4610 or sunray.org. UNITED CHURCH OF LINCOLN. 23 Quaker St. Interim pastor: Rev. Dan Ivins. Sunday worship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. 802-453-4280, ucol@gmavt.net, unitedchurchoflincoln.org. United Church of Lincoln Middlebury CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY. Corner of Duane Court and Charles Avenue. The Rev. Barnaby Feder, minister. Sunday service 10 a.m. Religious exploration and nursery care provided. 802-388-8080. cvuus.org. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MIDDLEBURY. Middlebury Community House, Main and Seymour streets, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m., Wednesday (third weeks of the month only), 7:30 p.m. THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURY (UCC). 2 Main St. The Rev. Andrew Nagy-Benson, pastor. Sunday worship and church school at 10 a.m. Nursery care provided. 802-388-7634. New Light Service, 4 p.m., Sundays, Unity Hall. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 133 Valley View Drive, Buttolph Acres. 802-388-3102. Bret Weekes, Stake President, Montpelier Vermont Stake. Sunday: Sacrament meeting 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m.

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Area Religious Directory Panton PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Pastor Tom Lupien, Teaching Pastor Eric Carter. Sunday school and Adult Bible study 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m. with nursery and junior church. Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 802475-2656.

EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. Information on service in the Middlebury area: 802-453-5334. ECKANKAR. Meeting once a month at Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Info: megan. elberty@gmail.com. Check for this month’s meeting date and time online at eckankar-vt. org. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH. 52 Merchants Row. Pastor Bob Hanley. Sunday morning worship and Sunday school, 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study and prayer, 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. gracebaptistmiddlebury.com or 802-453-3003.

Ripton RIPTON COMMUNITY CHURCH, UNITED METHODIST. No regular services, but the facility is available for religious and social events. 802-388-0338. Rochester FEDERATED CHURCH OF ROCHESTER. The Rev. Gregory Homan, pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. 802-767-3012. Sunday school during the school year.

HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY. 56 N. Pleasant St. Middlebury. Shabbat morning services twice monthly, holiday programming, weekly Hebrew School, community events Contact HHedDirector@gmail.com or visit havurahaddisoncounty.org. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH (AMERICAN BAPTIST). South Pleasant Street. The Rev. Dr. Stephanie Allen, pastor. Sunday school for all ages (infant to adult) on Sunday, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning worship and Junior Church (worship model) with nursery, 10 a.m.; small groups, fellowship groups throughout the week. Times and dates at memorialbaptistvt.org or 802-388-7472. MIDDLEBURY FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS). Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. (Route 7). Sunday, 10 a.m., First Day School (September through June), childcare provided. MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Route 7 and Seminary Street. The Rev. Mari Clark, pastor. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. A Reconciling Congregation. Sunday: adult study, 10 a.m.; gathering time, 11 a.m.; morning worship, 11:15 a.m. SAINT MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION). Father Luke Austin, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 5:15 p.m., Sunday 8, 10 a.m. ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. On the green in Middlebury. Sunday morning services, June 5-Sept. 4, 9 a.m.; September to June, services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., adult education and choir at 9 a.m. (child care available), and Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Communion in the chapel, 12:05 p.m. Thursdays, Christian meditation, 4 p.m. 802-388-7200 or ststephensmidd.org. ST. TIMOTHY ANGLICAN MISSION. Middlebury Community House, 6 Main St. The Rev. Alex W. Cameron. Sunday services, 4 p.m. Service consists of an informal homily followed by the celebration of the Eucharist. THE SANGHA AT CVUUS. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., sitting meditation and dharma discourse. All meditation practices supported. Open to the public. Beginners welcome. Instruction

ST. ELIZABETH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sunday, 9 a.m. ST. GENEVIEVE PARISH IN SHOREHAM available at 6:40 p.m. rswansonvt@gmail.com. Monkton MONKTON FRIENDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. The Rev. Bill Elwell, pastor. Sunday worship, 8:45 a.m. 802-453-2321 or rescueme97@yahoo.com. New Haven ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 145 Campground Road. Dale Pennock, preacher. Worship assemblies, Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Bible study classes for adults and children, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call for free Bible study course or in-home Bible study. Watch Bible Forum on MCTV-15 (Middlebury) or NEAT-19 (Bristol). 802-453-5704 or 802-545-4772. NEW HAVEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Church services and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on Sunday. 802-453-5059. NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORMED CHURCH. 1660 Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7). Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school 11:30 a.m. 388-1345.

Salisbury SALISBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). The Rev. John Grivetti, pastor. Sunday worship service, 10 a.m., church school 10 a.m. Shoreham ST. GENEVIEVE / ST. BERNADETTE PARISH. Part of the combined mission of St. Mary’s in Middlebury, St. Bernadette in Bridport offers Mass Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., November through April only. St. Genevieve in Shoreham has Mass from May through October on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. SHOREHAM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHUCC. The Rev. Christina DelPiero, pastor. Intersection of Main and School streets. Sunday service, 10 a.m., with child care available. Handicap accessible. 802-897-2687. Starksboro SOUTH STARKSBORO FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS). Dan Sargent Road. Sunday worship and First Day school, 9:30 a.m., preceded by singing at 9:15 a.m. 802-453-4927.

Orwell FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. David Anderson, pastor. Sunday worship service, 10 a.m. 802-948-2900.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STARKSBORO. 2806 Vermont Route 116. 802-453-5577. Pastor Larry Detweiler, 802434-6715 (home), 802-989-2679 (cell), email revdets@gmail.com. Sunday mornings: 10 a.m., Chat, Chew and Renew, adult Bible study and fellowship; 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday’s Cool youth Bible study and fellowship (grades K-7); 11 a.m., Sunday worship, with Communion monthly on the first Sunday. Starksboro Senior Meal, 11: 30 a.m., fourth Thursday, January-October, Brenda Boutin, senior meal coordinator, 802-453-6354, mtgazette@ earthlink.net.

SAINT PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Fr. Anthony Pittappilly, pastor; Fr. Michael Onyekwere, parochial vicar; Fr. Deniskingsley Nwagwu, parochial vicar. Mass Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m. 802468-5706.

Vergennes/Waltham ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER. 1759 Route 7, Vergennes. Pastor Mike Oldham, senior pastor. Sunday school (all ages), 9 a.m.; worship service and children’s church, 10 a.m.; Spanish worship service,

North Chittenden MOUNTAINSIDE BIBLE CHURCH (REFORMED BAPTIST). 27 Holden Road. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m. nhismrcy@gmail.com, mountainsidebiblechurch.com or 802-483-6266.

11 a.m.: prayer open house, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone, 802-877-3903; fax, 802-877-3924; e-mail, contact@agccvt.org; website, agccvt.org. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. 73 Church St., Waltham. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor. Sunday worship services: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., nursery available. Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Weekday groups include coffee break womens’ group, young peoples (7th-12th grade), young adult married and singles, and more. 802-877-2500 or cvcrc.net. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERGENNES (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). Water Street. The Rev. Joan O’Gorman, interim pastor. Sunday, 9:30 a.m., nursery, church school ages 3-8th grade. Info: vergennescongregationalchurch.org, 802-8772435 or vucc@vergennesucc.org. FAITH IN ACTION CHURCH. 300 Main St. Worship every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. Brandon Mendez, Church Planter. 828-550-9723, brandonmendez17@aol.com, or faithinactionvt. com. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Main and Park streets, Vergennes. The Rev. Alan Kittelson, rector. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m., with child care during the 10 a.m. service. 802-877-3322 or saintpaulsvergennes.org. ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Rev. Yvon Royer, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Sunday, 10-10:15 a.m. VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Main Street, Vergennes, across from the Vergennes Opera House. Street parking. The Rev. Paul Hoffman and Rev. Mike Doran. During July, the congregation will worship at the West Addison UMC at 9 a.m. During August, Sunday worship in Vergennes is at 9 a.m., returning to 10:30 a.m. in September. 802-877-3376. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. 862 Route 7. Tim Taylor, pastor. Sunday: Bible hour classes (for all ages), 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult prayer and Bible study, AWANA Clubs (for boys and girls 3 years to 6th grade), JaM Junior High Group, Youth Group (high school), 6:30 p.m. Nursery (birth to 3 years) provided for all services. Deaf interpretation available. 802877-3393. Weybridge WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, pastor. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Childcare provided. Visit weybridgechurch.org. 802-545-2579. Whiting WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH. Brett Cody, pastor. Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning service, 10:30 a.m. 802-6237171.

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Beeman (Continued from Page 2) EMPATHY “The empathy part of that is really important,” Carter said. “Making something that fits people’s needs. They’ve been doing lots of thinking about that in class.” Sixth-grader Hailee Allen (the tabletop maze designer) gave an example. “For one exercise we closed our eyes and imagined a rocking chair,” she said. “Then we thought about who it might be for: a grandmother, a new mother, a small child.” Allen had decided to build it for kindergarteners. “So for that you have to consider texture, age appropriateness and things like that,” she said. Her classmate Ezra Louer was designing a maze with third-graders in mind. One question he asked himself was, “Will it be light enough to pick up and move from one place to another?” DEFINE During her teacherly rounds, Carter paused to examine Allen’s tabletop drawing. “That’s starting to look pretty complicated. Are you sure you’ll be able to make that?” she asked. “Yeah,” Allen replied. “If I use straws to make it.” “Straws — I like that idea,” Carter said. “Don’t forget to take notes or photograph your design before it gets wiped away.” IDEATE “It was a student-led project from beginning to end,” Carter explained. “The sixth-graders made this their goal at the beginning of the year and did the work necessary to make their dream a reality. It’s really a story of ‘making something out of nothing.’” They began the school year

by asking questions, devel- think of,” he explained. “While oping ideas and sketching we were there someone was initial designs for making a coin with the space, she said. an elephant on it.” An underused room “For one Inspired by their close to the library exercise we trip, the Beeman downstairs made closed our students started the perfect spot, eyes and formulating ideas they decided, and imagined and thinking about librarian Susie Snow funding, he added. a rocking began helping them Then they emptied secure the items they chair. Then the room and did a we thought needed. complete makeover. On a field trip about who it PROTOTYPE to the Shelburne might be for: a In May the School last fall the grandmother, sixth-graders held EZRA LOUER, 12, sews pieces for a heart-shaped pillow in class got to see an a grand opening for new makerspace at Beeman Elementary School. A project existing makerspace a new mother, the rest of the school. the of Louer’s sixth-grade class this year, the makerspace includes a small child.” in action. “Some students two sewing machines, which students must obtain certificates — Sixth-grader did Lego robotics, to operate. The pillow, Louer says, will be a gift for his mother. Louer was most Independent photo/Christopher Ross Hailee Allen ozobots, whiteboard impressed by the 3-D printer there, he sketching and desaid. signing with cardboard,” Carter theater and (they’re) currently and purchases. “You can make really cool said. “One group of third-grad- looking to make a full-size “Students are independently designs that you wouldn’t even ers made a prototype of a puppet (version). That means students making bread a few times a will want to make puppets. That week and have calculated what means students will want to write profits we will make if we sell a scripts. That means students are certain amount of loaves,” Carter engaged in their learning.” explained. Teachers are discussing ways The machine also makes jam, to incorporate Beeman Galaxy sixth-grader Jack Barnum pointinto the curriculum, she added. ed out happily. But that won’t get rolled out until LEGACY next year. For now, the school is Students now have two places getting to know the space, enjoy- to stimulate their imaginations ing it, seeing what happens. and work through their ideas, Each class is spending two Carter said: the Beeman Galaxy periods per week in the maker- and the Outdoor Classroom. space. Students can also sign The latter was expanded earup to use it for specific projects. lier this spring with the addition Beeman participants in the Girls of a “mud kitchen.” on the Run program, for in“Beeman has been fortunate stance, were planning to design to have a principal (Travis and make costumes for their Park) who has been in comupcoming annual running event, plete support of this space,” Carter said. Carter said. “He understands TEST AND REVISE the importance of student-led, The bread-making project is inquiry-based, project-based in the taste-testing phase, Carter learning.” BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SIXTH-GRADER Hailee Allen, 12, said. Park was grateful for the sketches an initial design for a marble maze she plans to build Once a few suitable recipes students’ efforts, he said. out of lightweight materials. Beeman’s new makerspace, which have been developed, the school “This is a great legacy that opened in May, includes a couple of whiteboard tabletops, where will start selling bread to help the sixth grade is leaving with students can doodle, design and calculate. fund future makerspace projects Beeman for years to come.” Independent photo/Christopher Ross

Buxton’s (Continued from Page 2) few diners to enjoy their meals onsite. The coffee table is clear by the evening, and another three seats are available near the front of the store. In warmer weather Buxton’s will put out folding chairs and tables outside, and there are a couple chairs on the covered porch. Buxton foresees a market of in-town residents who commute to work elsewhere; Shoreham residents who commute southward to Fair Haven; travelers on Routes 22A, 74 and

even 30; and summer visitors, many of whom are already familiar with Orwell’s Main Street fixture. “During the season, early May through mid-September, we’ve got three marinas in town that host numerous amounts of tourists. So (we want) to be able to put flyers down there and gravitate people,” he said. Eventually Buxton would like to expand the operation into a bigger back room, but he believed a smaller risk to test the waters was wiser.

“My goal is to start out small and in control, but obviously I want to grow that program,” he said. The early word-of-mouth and social media response suggested the degree of risk might not be too large. “There’s a lot of talk about it. People are very, very excited since I broke the news about it last night on Facebook,” Buxton said. “We’ve had lots and lots of response.” Overall, Buxton said he has no regrets about taking over the

business and building, which serves as home to his family — wife Mary and their two young children. He bought Buxton’s from Doug Edwards, who ran it for a decade after Buxton’s grandparents, Dick and Thelma Buxton, owned and operated it for 40 years. Buxton acknowledged he at times feels the stress of business ownership, but said the pluses far outweigh the minuses. “I’m very happy where I am. The advantage to owning your own business and living in your

own business is for me I get to wake up every morning and have breakfast with my family. And I get to have dinner with my family,” he said. “And, yeah, I might have to work seven days in between there, but that’s a fair trade-off. If I’m in the store and they need me, they can come out. And if I’m in the store and I haven’t seen them in an hour, I can go in and say hi.” Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent. com.

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Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plas‑ tering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190. CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All as‑ pects of construction, also property maintenance. Ste‑ ven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

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

FATHER’S DAY GIFTS: hand and power tools, patio loungers, farm memora‑ bilia sale. Saturday 6/15, 8 to 10. Sunday 6/16, 10 to 5. 86 Sawyer Rd. New Haven, VT.

YES, PLEASE! CLEAN‑ ING Services says “Yes” to most cleaning jobs: homes, condos, camps, offices, rental turnovers, post con‑ struction and pre‑closing cleanings. Email us @ YesPleaseCleaningSer‑ vices@gmail.com or text/ call 802‑734‑9416.

Free FREE CAMP WOOD. You haul away. Monday ‑ Wednesday pick up. #453‑2897.

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MOVING SALE: HANDTOOLS, antiques, collectibles, furniture, kitchen appliances, clothes and more. Saturday 6/15, 8 to 5. Sunday 6/16, 10 to 5. 86 Sawyer Rd., New Haven, VT.

Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE WHIZ. Beau Ties of Vermont is looking for an engaged and organized person to assist, on a part‑time basis, with everything from answer‑ ing the phones, to greeting customers, to recording in‑ ventory receipts, to helping prepare for photo shoots, to photocopying. Every day is guaranteed to be different ‑ and never boring. Knowl‑ edge of Microsoft Office programs ‑ Word and Excel in particular ‑ is important. The ability to shift gears quickly is a must. Sound like you? Email a note and a re‑ sume to ctall@beautiesltd. com, and we’ll be in touch.

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CONSTRUCTION WORK‑ ERS NEEDED: Looking for dependable hardwork‑ ing individuals with a valid driver’s license for concrete & carpentry con‑ struction. Experience a plus but will train. Wages based on experience. Paid holidays. Call Donnie at 802‑453‑6426.

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call for volunteers! Vermont Gran Fondo - Sat., June 29th

The Vermont Gran Fondo cycling event is in need of your help to support our riders as they take on this challenging course. We need people for a wide range of duties throughout the day, from registration to our on-course support stations. We can’t do this without YOU! As a volunteer, you get free access to our after-party to enjoy food, drink and live music and a free t-shirt! Proceeds from the event have benefited local cycling advocacy and education groups, and provided public bicycle repair stands. This years event will donate a portion of proceeds to the Flyin Ryan Foundation.

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JOIN US AS WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL MEDIA! The Addison Independent is hiring a dynamic individual with boundless creative energy and an optimistic desire to help local business thrive to join our marketing team.

A successful candidate would have: • Knowledge of advertising and/or marketing strategies. • A tenacious drive to support and grow an existing account list. • An outgoing personality eager to meet and help develop effective marketing plans for area businesses. • Excellent communication skills and comfort conducting business over email, phone, and in-person. • Familiarity with social and digital media and various marketing tools and capacity to help clients navigate the field of options effectively. This is a full-time position offering a flexible schedule and a lot of room for self-direction. Requires functioning vehicle and drivers license. Benefits include health care package, 401K, optional gym membership and the opportunity to join a cheerful, family-owned company in Middlebury.

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Vergennes Residential Care We are looking for enthusiastic overnight caregivers to join our team! Qualified candidates should have experience providing personal care services, an LNA license is preferred, not required. We utilize electronic records and offer competitive wages. To apply, download an application from our website at www.vergennesresidential.com and email it to ksalter@vergennesresidential.com or stop by at 34 North Street, Vergennes VT. Equal Opportunity Employer

SUBSCRIBE Call 388.4944

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MIDDLEBURY LAW FIRM seeks a qualified individual to handle reception desk re‑ sponsibilities from mid‑June through mid‑August. Duties include greeting clients and vendors, routing inbound phone calls, calendaring and related office tasks. Candidates should possess excellent communications skills, have a pleasant tele‑ phone manner, be com‑ puter literate, organized, and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Salary commensurate with experi‑ ence. This is a fulltime tem‑ porary position. Reply with resume and cover letter to

Richard Dorfman, Business Manager, Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP, 111 South Pleasant St., PO Drawer 351, Middlebury, VT 05753 or via email to: rdorfman@ langrock.com.

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G N I HIR Front Office/ Circulation Assistant Part Time Cook Our FarmStay guests enjoy a unique Vermont experience that includes a variety of fun and educational activities topped off with farm-to-table style meals. We’re looking for someone friendly and outgoing who is capable of taking care of the meals. Job Requirements • Capable of executing the kitchen end of these meals independently (serving, presenting, clean up) • Average of 15-20 hours weekly. • The schedule would vary with the guest flow, which can be predictably consistent. • Preferably looking to fill evening shifts but some morning & lunch shifts (4-5 hours) could become available. • Interests in farm sourced products, hosting dinner parties, craft spirits and cocktails are a plus. • Candidates must be 21 or older and have a clean driving record.

• Wage starts at $20/hour

For full job description visit: whistlepigwhiskey.com/careers Send resume to jobs@whistlepigrye.com No phone calls please

JOIN OUR FAST-PACED TEAM AT THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT! We’re seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person to be our front office/ circulation assistant. The tasks involve managing subscription requests and renewals, classified ads, directing phone calls in a busy office, postal reports, and processing mail bags to the post office. Never a dull moment and a wide variety of activities make the week fly. The individual will be a friendly and optimistic first-contact for customers, and co-workers, and will play a critical role as the face and voice of the newspaper.

The position requires:

• Effective communication with customers and coworkers; • Ability to work on, prioritize and manage several tasks at once with attention to detail; • Basic computer, Internet and math skills and the ability to use correct grammar and spelling. • A professional attitude This is a full-time position (32-40 hours) with benefits in a busy, positive work environment. A flexible schedule is possible, though the schedule reflects our business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. If interested, please email your resumé with “Front Office Assistant application” in the subject line to: Angelo Lynn, publisher at angelo@addisonindependent.com EOE

OUR FAMILY IS seeking one or two part‑time care givers to help with our son at our home in Ferrisburgh. He is a 10‑year‑old with Down syndrome who loves to work around the house, sing and dance, and go for bike rides. The position requires someone who is energetic and can keep up with him when he’s active; someone who is patient and can take time to listen and help him communicate; and someone who can still serve as an authority figure and help to keep him safe. Candidates will need to be at least 18 years old, have reliable transporta‑ tion, and be able to pass a background check. The schedule typically ranges from 15 – 30 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. We are a family of four with two working parents and a daughter of 12 years who may be around and par‑ ticipate in the fun. For more information or to schedule an interview please email aprilbishop@hotmail.com or call 603‑724‑7176. COOK ‑ IMMEDIATE FULL time position. Experience preferred, will train the right person. Fast paced, family friendly. Noon to 8pm. Apply in person. Halfway House Restaurant. Shoreham.

MOUNTAIN MEADOWS Organic Beef Farm seeks motivated individual to assist on large beef op‑ eration. Ideal candidate will have experience with cattle, equipment and general farm practices. Duties include feeding, barn chores, crops and general farm mainte‑ nance. Full or part‑time positions available. Full time offers vacation and benefits. To apply contact Brian Kemp, Farm Man‑ ager at 802‑989‑0514. COOK AND DISHWASH‑ ERS needed for busy family restaurant. Apply in person to Rosie’s Restaurant, Rte 7 South, Middlebury.

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Chief Maintenance Engineer

Responsible for maintaining the property and equipment in excellent condition. Adhering to all codes and safety regulations. Should have a background in and be familiar with machinery, electrical systems, PTAC’s, Pool maintenance, boiler functions, and other forms of systems maintenance. Be able to read maintenance manuals and work orders. Able to have a flexible work schedule including some nights, weekends and holidays. Salary commensurate with experience. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply in person at the Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court St, Middlebury, VT 05753

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Shard Villa

FLORAL MERCHAN‑ DISER P/T. Middlebury area morning hours. Fun, creative, flexible position ideal for a candidate who can work independently with honesty and integrity. Please submit resume to: Claudette at simplyready‑ flowers@gmail.com.

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Vacation Rentals

MOOSE RUBBISH IS look‑ ing for part time help. 2 po‑ sitions for Saturday’s, plus other work weekday’s. Call Randy 377‑5006 for details.

SHARED LIVING PRO‑ VIDER for a woman in her 50’s with a mild de‑ velopmental disability. She needs to transition from independent living, and would like support in ensuring safety, medica‑ tion oversight, and getting to her part‑ time job in Middlebury. Experience with Alzheimer’s desir‑ able. She loves to listen to rock’n roll and Chris‑ tian music, read the Bible, watch game shows, and spend quiet time in na‑ ture. She smokes, and has an indoor cat. A coun‑ ty setting is ideal. Gen‑ erous tax‑free stipend, monthly room and board payment and a respite budget. Call Donna Ques‑ nel at Community Associ‑ ate. (802)388‑4021.

ADDISON: LAKE CHAM‑ PLAIN waterfront camp. Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for weekends. 802‑349‑4212, no texts.

VT YOUTHWORKS PAID Career Explora‑ tion Program. Earn up to $2,075 in 8 weeks, 6/19‑8/9. Contact kan‑ drews@vtadultlearning. org. 388‑4392.

Help Wanted

Hiring for Caregiver positions. Please visit our website for a list of open positions and information on how to apply. www.shardvilla.org

For Sale ARE YOU A WINE mak‑ er? Used grape de‑stem‑ mer, carboys, wine bottles and glasses available for $1,200. 462‑2077. MOTORIZED WHEEL CHAIR, Pronto brand with new battery. Can de‑ liver locally. $500. OBO. 802‑989‑8634.

LOOKING TO MAKE SOME EXTRA CASH?

MOVING SALE IN S A L I S B U RY ! S e l l i n g Woodworking Machinery: Wide belt sander, Edge Bander, Saws, Shapers and More! Everything must go! Owner Operator. Call Ron for appointment. 802‑352‑9865

The Addison Independent is looking for a substitute driver to cover Monday & Thursday deliveries for our Bristol / Brandon route (4-5 hrs. per delivery day) on an “as-needed” basis. Requirements are: valid driver’s license, high school diploma or equivalent, able to lift bundles of newspapers and customer service skills. Must be dependable, with a clean driving record and provide own transportation. Compensation includes a free print + online subscription and free placement of your classified ads in our paper.

Please email resume to lisar@addisonindependent.com. For additional info, call 388-4944, M-F 8am-5pm.

HELP WANTED SLATE VALLEY MODIFIED UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

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2019-2020 VACANCY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER Physical Education Teacher needed at Castleton Elementary School beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. Must meet Vermont State Teacher Licensing requirements. For additional information, contact Kim Prehoda, Principal at 802-468-5624. All applicants must apply on SchoolSpring. com Position will remain open until filled EOE

PRIVACY HEDGES ‑ spring blowout sale. 6ft. Arborvitae ‑ reg. $179, now $75. Beautiful, nurs‑ ery grown. Free Installa‑ tion/Free delivery. Lim‑ ited Supply. Order now: 518‑536‑1367, lowcost‑ treefarm.com. REFRIGERATOR, KEN‑ MORE. 2 years old, top freezer, black stainless, runs perfect. 30” wide. New $800. Asking $400. 802‑989‑5773, leave mes‑ sage. TO Y O TA F O R K L I F T. DUAL hard filled tires. 5,000 lb. lift with side shift and auto fork lev‑ elers. Runs real good. $8,500. Nissan forklift, rebuilt motor. 5,000 lb. lift. Hard filled tires. $7,500. 518‑569‑0957. Will take most anything in trade.

For Rent 2,500 SQ. FT. AVAIL‑ ABLE in industrial zone. Exchange Street, Middle‑ bury. 802‑388‑4831. 5,000 SQ. FT. AVAIL‑ ABLE. Retail, light in‑ dustry/commercial, office space, food operation. Route 7, Middlebury. 802‑349‑8544. A BEAUTIFUL, NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bedroom apartment available July 1st. Nice open kitchen, living room, tile bathroom. In the heart of downtown M i d d l e b u r y. Wa l k i n g everywhere. Text Baba 802‑373‑6456. BRIARWOOD APART‑ MENTS is currently ac‑ cepting applications for 2 BR apartments in Middle‑ bury. All income/assets must be verified to de‑ termine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NS/NP, onsite laundry. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summ‑ itpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity. B R I D P O R T: S U N N Y, SPACIOUS 1/br. apart‑ ment. Beautiful views, garden space. All utili‑ ties included except heat. Washer/dryer. No pets. No smoking. $900 per month. 802‑349‑9624. BRISTOL VILLAGE, HIGHLY visible retail/of‑ fice street level space on the Main Street. Approx. 1,800 SF plus basement storage. Available March 1, 2019. $1,370 mo. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@Wal‑ laceRE.com. DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addison. Available stor‑ age space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structurally 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.

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EAST MIDDLEBURY, SPA‑ CIOUS 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, quaint neighborhood. W/D hookup, yard space, screened porch. New carpet, paint. Lawn care and trash removal included. First, last plus deposit. Credit refer‑ ence. 1 year lease. $1,200/ mo. Available June 1st. 802‑352‑4124, leave mes‑ sage.

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

FURNISHED ROOM WITH PRIVATE 1/2 bath in beautiful old farmhouse in Middlebury starting 8/15. 802‑989‑8363.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street park‑ ing, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994. MIDDLEBURY VILLAGE ‑ professional female whises to share new 2 bedroom apart‑ ment. All hardwood floors. Furnished. Housekeeping services. Washer and dryer. WiFi available. $575. Utilities included. Available June 7th. 978‑489‑5810. MIDDLEBURY‑ STUDIO apartment. Country setting, unfurnished, wifi, sat. TV, no smoking, no pets. 388‑7249 leave message.

ONE BEDROOM apartment. Available June 1st. $925 month, heat and electricity included. Private and quiet. No pets, no smoking. New Haven, 802‑377‑7024.

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 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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

Wood Heat FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $220./cord green. 802‑282‑7906.

Real Estate 2019 ENERGY STAR homes, modular, dou‑ ble‑wides and single‑ wides. Open 7 days a week. Beanshomes. com. 600 Rte. 7, Pitts‑ ford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes. com. Down payment assis‑ tance now available. EAST MIDDLEBURY, DAI‑ SY Lane Lot #11. Beautiful, level 1/2 acre building lot with good southern exposure on a private lane. Town water, power and cable hookups at curbside. Site approved for four bedroom home with conventional (no mound necessary) septic system. $68,000. Call Jack Brown 388‑7350.

LAND FOR SALE

Animals MALE FINCH SEARCH‑ ING for female finch to love forever. Will also ac‑ cept another male with two females. 377‑0207.

Att. Farmers BRIAN’S FARM SUPPLY, net wrap, bale wrap, baler twine and bunker covers. 802‑355‑2076. HAY FOR SALE. Small square bales, first cut + mulch. 802‑349‑9281. TRAILER TYPE John Deere side rake and Grimm Tedder. Good work‑ ing condition. 388‑2460. WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Wanted LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auc‑ tion. Please no appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help others. TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique col‑ lectibles, etc. Visit bittne‑ rantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Con‑ sulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

in Weybridge.

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Public notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on this Pages 45, 46 &47.

Addison County Superior Court (1)

Monkton (1)

Cornwall (1)

Ripton (1)

Hannaford Career Center (1)

Shoreham (1)

Middlebury (1)

Starksboro (1)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF SHOREHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

The Shoreham Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, June 27th, 2019, at 7 pm, at the Shoreham Town Offices, located at 297 Main Street (Rte 74W) in Shoreham, VT. Purpose of Meeting is for Hearings on the following two proposals: 1. A request by Michael and Holly Ellis for a waiver of the zoning requirements for a setback, and for approval of a proposed replacement seasonal dwelling on their parcel at 422 Delong Lane in Shoreham. The parcel is a non-conforming lot due to its size and the lack of a 65-foot front yard setback. There will be a site visit at 6:30pm on June 27 prior to the meeting. 2. A request by Roger and Patsy Munson for a waiver of the zoning requirements for setbacks, and for approval of a proposed Conditional Use of their parcel located at 3296 Route 22A in Shoreham, VT. The lot is a pre-existing non-conforming parcel due to the lack of 65-foot front yard setbacks. The Conditional Use is for a proposed commercial and residential Mixed Use of the structure/property. All applications are available to the public at the Shoreham Town Clerk’s office, 297 Main Street, Shoreham, VT. Persons wishing to be heard at this Public Meeting for either proposal may do so in person, or may be represented at the meeting by a licensed Vermont Attorney or an authorized agent. Please note that in accordance with 24 VSA 117 §4464, of the Vermont statutes, participation in the first Public Meeting for any hearing described above is a prerequisite to the right to make subsequent appeal. 6/10, 6/13, 6/20, 6/24

NOTICE OF HEARING MONKTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Monkton Development Review Board will consider the following applications at a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Monkton Town Hall. At 8:00PM – Variance Application #2019-02-VAR of Michael Brennan for a variance from Section 230(I) of the Monkton Unified Planning Document for permission to construct a single family dwelling with an attached garage and a detached garage in the Ridgeline Overlay District, 500 Boro Hill Road, Lot B (Tax Parcel ID #05.224.012.220). Application materials are available for review during normal business hours at the Office of the Monkton Town Clerk. Betsy Brown, Clerk - Monkton Development Review Board Dated: June 10, 2019 6/10

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802-349-9566

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 • 7:00 P.M.

ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM - 77 MAIN STREET

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7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of May 28, 2019 Regular Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:05 5. *Creek Road Presentation Follow-up – set public meeting date and discuss preparing for the meeting and next steps 7:15 6. *Authorize Letter of Intent for FY2020 Municipal Roads Grants-InAid Program for funding to implement Best Management Practices in compliance with the Dept. of Environmental Conservation Municipal Roads General Permit 7:20 7. **Review agenda for June 17, 2019 Selectboard Workshop/Retreat 7:30 8. *Approval of Check Warrants 9. **Town Manager’s Report 10. **Board Member Concerns 7:50 11. *Executive Session – Contracts – Anticipated 12. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:20 13. *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. 06/10

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Public Notices See Pages 45, 46 & 47.

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Addison Independent, please email information to legals@addisonindependent. com or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

TOWN OF RIPTON NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given in accord with 32 VSA §4111 that on June 4, 2019 the listers lodged the abstract of the 2019 Grand List in the office of the town clerk for the inspection of taxpayers. The listers will hear grievances by appointment. Grievances must be received in writing at the town office by 5:00 p.m., June 19, 2019. Contact the listers at 388-2266 or PO Box 10, Ripton VT 05766. Ripton Board of Listers: Alison Joseph, Erik Eriksen, Beth Eliason

6/10, 6/13

PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER Wed., June 12, 2019 5:00 PM – A208

Topic/Agenda Item 1. Introduction of Board Members 2. Approve Agenda 3. Visitors Comments 4. Correspondence – Rotary Grant Consent Agenda 5. Minutes of May 8, 2019 6. Monthly Accounts Payable for May Building & Equipment Reserve General Fund Revolving Account McClure Grant Makery Grant Payroll Payroll Action Agenda 7. Board Action on $1000 Rotary Grant 8. Line of Credit 9. Corporate Resolutions 10. Perkins Grant 11. Policy 2.4 Financial Planning and Budgeting 12. Board Retreat for July 10, 2019 Informational Agenda 13. MIT Grant and Possible Patent 14. Facilities Report 15. Budget/Policy Report 16. Community Engagement 17. Superintendent’s Report 18. Dean of Student’s Report 19. Adult Tech Ed Report 20. Policy 4.1 Governance Style 21. Executive Session Negotiations Personnel Upcoming Committee Meetings Budget and Policy Tuesday, June 18, 2019pm A106 Facilities Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:30am A106 Community Engagement Monday July 8, 2019 4pm A106

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TOWN OF STARKSBORO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Starksboro Development Review Board (DRB) will hold a public hearing at the Starksboro Town Office on June 27, 2019 beginning at 7:45 P.M. to review the following application: 1. Application #2019-DRB-07-SD is a request by Mathew Norris for a 2-lot minor subdivision on parcel D211644W.1 (Book 107, pg 167). The proposed project requires subdivision review by the DRB and the applicant seeks approval by the Town. The hearing review will be conducted pursuant to Sec. 426 of the Starksboro Land Use and Development Regulations. Parcel D211644W.1 is a 2.2-acre parcel on VT Route 116 located in the High Density Residential & Commercial (HDRC) district. Application #2019-DRB-07-SD is available for review at the Town Office. This will be the first business item on the agenda. Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing or send a representative. DRB hearings are conducted in the order they are listed; applicants and other interested parties should be prepared to wait. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464(a)(1) (C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Rebecca Elder Administrative Officer Dated: June 6, 2019 06/10

SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT

STATE OF VERMONT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 222-12-18 Ancv

PHH Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff vs. Darren Luscomb; JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 1144 Route 100, Hancock, VT 05748 Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Darren J. Luscomb, to CUC Mortgage Corporation, dated October 17, 2002, and recorded in Book 24, at Page 492, of the City/Town of Hancock Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in Book 36, Page 451, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at July 26, 2019 at 2:00PM at 1144 Route 100, Hancock, VT 05748 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: SCHEDULE A Being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Darren J. Luscomb by warranty deed of Dean B. Luscomb and Linda 0. Luscomb of even or approximate date herewith and to be recorded herewith in the Town of Hancock Land Records; and being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Dean B. Luscomb and Linda 0. Luscomb by warranty deed of Ralph M. Book, Jr. and Diane A. Minnigh dated October 3, 1986 and recorded at Book 18, Page 472 of the Hancock Land Records, and more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all the same lands and premises conveyed to the herein Granters, RALPH M; BOOK, JR. AND DIANE A. MINNIGH (formerly Book), by Warranty Deed of EVAN C.·WHITTIER AND MARGARET E. WHITTIER, husband and wife, dated November 5, 1984 and recorded in Book 18, Page 162-4 of the Hancock Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows:· Being all the same lands and premises conveyed to us by warranty deed of Carl E. Cole and Hazel P. Cole, dated April 20, 1971 and recorded in Book 16 at page 253 of the Hancock Land Records. In said deed the property is described as follows: “Being a parcel of land together with dwelling house thereon situated, which is located on the westerly side of Vermont Route #100 in the village of Hancock, and being more particularly described as follows: “Beginning at an iron pin situated in the westerly edge of the right of way of said Vermont Route #100 which is the southeasterly corner of the parcel hereby conveyed, and the northeasterly corner of the premises now or formerly of Farr and Blair; thence North 86 degrees 51 minutes west along the Farr boundary 228. l feet more or Jess to an iron pin for a corner set in lands now or formerly of Killoleet or Taylor; thence North 23 degrees 21 minutes east 70.9 feet along Killoleet lands to a stake for a corner; thence North 56 degrees 12 minutes west along Killoleet land 116.8 feet to an iron pin; thence North 22 degrees 08 minutes east along lands now or formerly of Crickard 209.3 feet crossing the so-called Killoleet access road to a point on the southerly bank of the West Branch of the White River, thence South 80 degrees 53 minutes east a distance of 268.0 feet to a point set in the westerly edge of the right of way of said Vermont Route #100 at the bridge where the said West Branch passes under Route.f#.100; thence South 9 degrees 04 minutes west along the westerly edge of the right of way of Vermont Route #100 297.7 feet more or less to the point of beginning. There is expressly excepted and excluded from this conveyance the land lying within the bounds of said Killoleet access road as the same was laid out by the Selectmen of the Town of Hancock in 1951, which access road runs in a westerly direction from Vermont Route #100 across the northerly section of the parcel hereby described. The total land quantity according to the description above set forth is approximately 1.94 acres, more or less and allowing .32 acres for the road excluded and excepted herefrom there is a net quantity of land hereby conveyed of approximately 1.62 acres. This description is made in accordance with a survey and map thereof by Les Mcintyre dated August 19, 1970 and reference may be had thereto in aid of this description. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Carl E. Cole and Hazel P. Cole by warranty deed of George L. Hill dated September 16, 1939 and recorded September 16, 1939 in Book 13, at page 133 of Hancock Land Records, with the exception of a small parcel of said land conveyed by Carl E. and Hazel P. Cole to Harold E. and Roberta M. Crickard by deed dated May 18, 1963 and recorded in Book 14, Page 89 of Hancock Land Records, and also with the exception of the said Killoleet access road above referred to. This conveyance is also made subject to certain spring water line and aqueduct rights created by virtue of a certain right of way agreement from Carl E. and Hazel P. Cole to Arthur H. and Rama B. Taylor dated August 31, 1945 and recorded in Book 13 at page 413 of Hancock Land Records. This conveyance is subject to a prior conveyance of a small piece of land to the State of Vermont for highway purposes by deed dated May 24, 1979 and recorded in Book 17 at page 205 of the Hancock Land Records. This conveyance is also subject to utility and water line easements appearing of record.” Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid deeds and records, the deeds and records referred to therein and the Hancock Land Records in aid of this description. 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 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. PHH Mortgage Corporation Sheldon M. Katz, Esq., Bar No. VT Bar#4784 BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC 1080 Main Street, Suite 200 Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: 401-217-8701 Fax: 401-217-8702 Sheldon.Katz@brockandscott.com 6/10, 6/17, 6/24

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Lincoln LINCOLN — The Bridges presents “Knock Down the House” on Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Library. This 2019 documentary tells the story of four women democrats running for Congress for-the first time: Cori Bush from Missouri, Amy Vilela from Nevada, Paula Jean Swearengin from West Virginia and Alexandria OcasioCortez from New York. On Friday, June 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. the Lincoln Historical Society will host Eileen Corcoran from the Vermont Historical Society to discuss the topic of “Building a Stronger History Community.” This event will be held at Burnham Hall. All are welcome. Refreshments

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will be served. “A Universe of Stories” is the theme for this year’s summer reading program. The kickoff event will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the library. There will be fun events, visiting guests, the reveal of the new 2019-2020 DCF books and materials for summer reading. Lincoln Transfer Station permits expire on Saturday, June 15. The new stickers are available for purchase during regular hours at the town office or at the Lincoln General Store. It costs $15 for the first one and $4 for each additional or replacement sticker per household. You must be a Lincoln resident

or property owner to purchase one. This permit allows you to use the Lincoln Transfer Station to dispose of household trash, recycling, tires, metal, woody debris, or composted food. There are additional fees for trash and tire disposal, which you pay to the attendant at the transfer station. The Transfer Station is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Lincoln Fire Department will be hosting their annual Father’s Day chicken barbeque on Sunday, June 16, starting around 11:30 a.m. Adult meals are $10 and kids and half sizes are $7. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

TOWN OF CORNWALL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS The Cornwall Select Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 7pm, at the Cornwall Town Hall to consider the adoption of a substantive revision of the 2008 Zoning Regulations and the 2008 Subdivision Regulations. This hearing is held pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4442. This notice is issued pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4444(b). The revision of the Town’s zoning and subdivision regulations has been in progress since 2017. The Table of Contents of the proposed regulations is as follows: ZONING Article I - Authority and Purpose Article II –Zoning Districts Regulations Article III – General Requirements Applicable to all Land Development Article IV – Requirements Applicable to Specific Land Uses Article V – Requirements Applicable to Subdivisions Article VI – Administration and Enforcement Article VII - Zoning Permits and Land Development Review Article VIII - Subdivision Review Article IX – Definitions Article X – Appendices The proposed regulations are substantively similar to those proposed by the Planning Commission in January, 2019, with the exception of Section 423, Short-Term Rentals, which has been deleted. The new regulations will have an impact on every substantial building project and real estate development in the Town of Cornwall. The changes include revisions to standards applicable to: • Permissible businesses in town • Setbacks from public roads • Yard setbacks for new lots • Driveway length • Utility service placement in the Village District • Creation of forest and natural resource areas • Regulations designed to prevent forest fragmentation • Architectural design of new homes • Lot sizes in the village districts • Major and minor subdivisions The proposed regulations include the following new provisions which the Select Board feels create substantial changes from existing regulations: · Creating a unified zoning and subdivision regulation; · Combining the Cornwall and West Cornwall village zoning districts into one Village zoning district that supports traditional uses and settlement pattern; clarifying village specific standards to promote identity and sense of place; · Maintaining the rural character of the town by revising major subdivision standards to allow for flexibility of development and siting to best suit the topography and character of the surrounding area; · Establishing new overlay districts, to allow for consistent development regulations town wide under certain criteria and to protect notable natural resources. These districts include a Special Features Overlay defining new, protected natural resources and a Wellhead Protection Overlay, and replacement of the Conservation District with the Flood Hazard Overlay District; · Delineating the statutorily defined application and review process and allowing for combined review; · Clarifying the allowed uses within the town and also the standards for conditional use; · Encouraging accessory apartments, adaptive reuse and density bonuses to promote affordability in housing. The proposed regulations affect all of the Town of Cornwall. Copies of the unified planning document, entitled Town of Cornwall Land Use and Development Regulations may be obtained or viewed at the Cornwall Town Offices, 2629 Route 30, Cornwall, VT during regular business hours and on the town web site http://cornwallvt.com. For further information please call Sue Johnson, the Town Clerk at (802) 462-2775 or. Benjamin Marks, Chair of the Cornwall Select Board, (802) 462-3536.

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