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INDEPENDENT Vol. 31 No. 5

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8-year-old local artist earns statewide honor By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Eightyear-old Daisy Madden was drawing before she could walk. Her mom, Meg, has marveled at the way she can

pick up a crayon or marker and spontaneously draw whatever comes to mind. Her artistic abilities aren’t being exaggerated by a (See Madden, Page 28)

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Mary Johnson is hopeful about city childcare plans By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — A longawaited childcare center in Vergennes in Armory Lane that could provide care for up to 40 children, including infants, could

be built within the next few years, the Vergennes City Council was told last week. Barbara Saunders, executive director of Middlebury’s Mary (See Childcare, Page 29)

World Cup inspires girls

• Young women and their families are among those entranced by the U.S. national team. See Page 24.

Starksboro-style shopping

A SATISFIED CUSTOMER leaves with a plant she purchased at the Jerusalem schoolhouse flea market in South Starksboro on Friday. A group that hopes to restore the 145-year-old building staged the flea market as a fundraiser. See more photos and a story on Page 30.

Independent photo/Steve James

Play catalogs life’s beauties

• Aly Perry will enumerate reasons to live during three performances in Middlebury. See Arts Beat, Pages 10-14.

OV plans for fewer students

After 18 months of meetings, plan of action unveiled By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — After holding 27 meetings since January of 2018, and sifting through 90 pages of district data, the Otter Valley Unified Union (OVUU) Planning Task Force has come up with a road map for future planning in the school district that includes Brandon, Leicester, Whiting, Goshen, Sudbury and Pittsford. Faced with continuing decline in the number of students, the task force settled on identifying triggers that would prompt changes to be made in

the makeup of the school district. Among those triggers are the current and projected enrollments in the schools, budgetary limitations the district may face and legislation that may be handed down from Montpelier. “We are proposing a series of actions that the board can take, some immediate and some farther down the road,” task force communications consultant Alyson Popa said at a June 5 meeting of the OVUU board at the Neshobe Elementary (See Brandon-area schools, Page 16)

Bristol town leaders take a road trip By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — Late Thursday afternoon, aboard a yellow Bet-Cha Transit bus traveling 35 mph in the northbound lane of Burpee Road, with George Michael singing “Wake me up (See Bristol, Page 17)

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Starksboro man pleads innocent in assault case

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A TOOTHY DRAGON lurks in the woodpile outside the home of Max and Doreen Peterson on Springside Road in Middlebury earlier this spring. Photo by Joe McVeigh

ACSD schools to welcome new leaders By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Next month will bring some significant leadership transitions at Addison Central School District schools. Four of the ACSD’s seven elementary schools will greet

new principals. Those schools are in Weybridge, Bridport, Cornwall and Middlebury. Nicole Carter will take the helm of Weybridge Elementary, taking over for longtime Principal Christina Johnston.

Addison Central Superintendent Peter Burrows provided more clarity on Johnston’s future destination in the district’s June newsletter, released last week: “Although she is leaving ACSD, we will still be working

with Christina as she takes on a new role at Middlebury College in the Education Studies Department,” Burrows wrote. Efforts to secure a “farewell” interview with Johnston, who with 26 years of service was the most tenured of all ACSD principals, were unsuccessful. Burrows also announced a new gig landed by Steve Lindemann, interim principal of Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary School. Lindeman is going to be the new principal at Samuel Morey Elementary School in Fairlee. Succeeding Lindemann at Mary Hogan will be Jen Kravitz, who’s finishing up her duties as leader of Cornwall’s Bingham Memorial School. Lindemann begins a new chapter in his career after having spent two decades as an educator and administrator in the ACSD. He taught first at Weybridge Elementary, then at Ripton Elementary, before joining the Mary Hogan faculty. He was named Mary Hogan’s assistant principal in 2013, then became its interim principal last summer when top administrator Tom Buzzell took a job at Bristol Elementary School. Lindemann chose not to apply for the Mary Hogan principalship, saying he felt it was time for the school to have new leadership. He learned around two weeks ago that’s he’d landed his new job. “It still hasn’t sunk in, because (See Leader, Page 3)

STARKSBORO — A Starksboro man on June 10 pleaded innocent in Addison Superior Court, criminal division, to a felony count of first-degree aggravated domestic assault and two other charges stemming from allegations he choked a woman on April 19, and then prevented the same woman from leaving a Starksboro home and calling police during a separate incident on June 9. Robert Meacham, 38, of Starksboro faces a maximum penalty of up to 15 years in jail and/or a $25,000 fine if convicted on the felony assault charge. He’s also been charged with felony second-degree unlawful restraint and misdemeanor charge of interfering with access to emergency services, related to the June 9 incident. The victim told police that Meacham “shoved her up against a wall and choked her” in a Starksboro home on April 19 after complaining about the odor of the deodorant she had used, according to a court affidavit filed by Vermont State Police Trooper Sean Hauter. She alleged to police that Meacham had applied a strong enough grasp on her throat that she experienced a hard time breathing, according to court records. The victim told police Meacham took her car keys after complaining she was being noisy while getting ready for work during the morning of June 9, according to Hauter’s affidavit. Meacham then allegedly grabbed the victim’s phone — and held onto it for an hour — after she began dialing 911 for police help, according to court records. Ultimately, Meacham returned the victim’s car keys and phone after she allegedly agreed to buy him some coffee creamer, according to court records. The victim instead went to the Vermont State Police barracks to report the allegations, according to Hauter’s affidavit. Police said they took Meacham into custody during the morning of Monday, June 10, and he was ordered held on $7,500 bail, according to court records. Meacham experienced what police described as a “medical issue” while being taken to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility, which prompted a detour to Porter Hospital, according to state police.

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City rec panel: Fix rink, hire coordinator Leader By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Members of the Vergennes recreation committee last week asked city council to include in the 20192020 budget up to $35,000 to re-grade and pave the skating rink/basketball court off East Street and $15,000 to pay for a part-time recreation coordinator. Committee representatives Tim Cook and Lynn Rapoport also asked the council for funding for a sign to announce the East Street recreation area as Veterans Park, but attached no specific dollar amount to that recommendation. The council will begin annual budget work this Tuesday, June 18, and must by the end of June

set the 2019-2020 budget and the municipal tax rate needed to support it. This past Tuesday city officials said they expect a positive fund balance to help offset the tax rate, but City Manager Matt Chabot declined to estimate that budget carryover. Cook told the council that taking care of the skating rink/ hoop court fits in with what the committee has determined should be its central mission. “The general goal is to take care of what we have,” he said. Simply repaving of the rink/ court would not get the job done, Cook said, because one end of its surface is sinking; thus, the regrading is necessary.

Cook said the $15,000 salary for a recreation coordinator would support a $25 an hour wage for an employee who would work 600 hours. Those hours could be concentrated in the spring, when planning could be done, and then during summer peak hours, he said, and could be “extremely part-time” in the winter. If there were an employee to supervise more activities, Cook and Rapoport said, such as renting basketballs and skates, the city could earn more revenue from recreation. Rapoport added, however, the recreation coordinator should not spend time trying to fund her/his job, but rather enhancing recreation

opportunities and coordinating maintenance. Both said they hoped the position, which at one point in the past did exist, could be re-established. They added that many adults as well as children use programs and noted the strong support for a recent volunteer work weekend at the East Street park. Deputy Mayor Lynn Donnelly, also a recreation committee member, said the group was working to create a baseline for the city’s recreation facilities and offerings. “What our committee is trying to do is get it up to snuff and keep it there,” Donnelly said.

Support growing for new Vergennes truck route By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council on June 11 heard from City Manager Matt Chabot that he and Mayor Jeff Fritz had met with Waltham and Addison selectboards to seek support for the proposed new road through northern Vergennes that would reroute most through truck traffic around downtown. Waltham’s selectboards endorsed the plan, he said, as had earlier the New Haven and Ferrisburgh’s selectboards. Later in the week Chabot said Addison was noncommittal, and that the Addison County Regional Planning Commission voted to support the plan, with Panton backing the truck route in a vote cast in the regional planning commission’s Transportation Advisory Commission. Officials said with regional support the Agency of Transportation could build the truck route within 10 years. “I’m feeling very optimistic,” Chabot said. In other action at the meeting, the council” • Thanked Martha DeGraaf for her years of organizing the Youth Fishing Derby. This year’s annual summer derby was canceled due to the risks posed by high waters in the Otter Creek basin.

• Re-appointed Peter Garon as zoning administrator for another three years at the recommendation of the Vergennes Planning Commission. Commission Chairman Shannon Haggett said, “Working with Peter has been great over the past year.” The council also appointed Laura Mack to the Bixby Library Board of Trustees at the recommendation of that board. • Heard from Chabot that flow metering of the city sewer system done this spring at five locations failed to pinpoint

sources of infiltration that have caused persistent overflows at the Macdonough Drive pump station. “We’re struggling to find where the issue is coming from,” he said. A $153,000 state loan that will soon become final funded that work and will help pay for more study of the ongoing problem. That loan will not have to be repaid until a “larger fix” is discovered and put into action in the future, Chabot said. • Agreed to seek two grants. One is for $250,000 and will

require a $50,000 local match. It would extend the sidewalk on the north side of Main Street from Macdonough Drive to the Otter Creek bridge and a stairway there that leads down to the Otter Creek basin. Chabot said that project might not be done immediately. The city will also seek $1,130 to install signs directing the way down to the basin from Main Street, a grant that would require a $1,130 match. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent. com.

(Continued from Page 2) I’ve been trying to make sure the transition to Jen Kravitz is as smooth as possible,” said Lindemann, who prior to his move to Vermont worked in the Dominican Republic with minor league baseball players in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. “It has been an honor and privilege to work in the schools of three (ACSD) towns,” Lindemann said. He added he believes his experiences in the three ACSD schools gave him a great perspective on the district as a whole, saying the experience is “something I will always cherish.” In other ACSD leadership changes previously reported by the Independent: • Matthew Brankman will take the helm of Bridport Central School, replacing Principal Jennefer Paquette. • Heather Raabe will replace Jen Kravitz as principal at the Bingham Memorial School in Cornwall. • Michaela Wisell has been hired as assistant principal at Mary Hogan Elementary. “We’re very fortunate to have an exceptional group of administrators joining the ACSD and look forward to working with them during this upcoming school year,” Burrows said.

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Family leave: Everyone wants it but at what cost? The push for a federal family leave benefit has been building ever since the two-income family became the norm, and single mothers became a larger part of the nation’s demographic. And it makes good sense. With both parents working full-time jobs, what are the options when a child, or aging family member, is sick? The obvious solution is that one parent or the other has to get time off work to care for that family member. Currently, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, about 14 percent of American civilian workers have access to paid family leave. As of 2017, only three states — California, Rhode Island and New Jersey — had passed paid family leave programs, with four more states and the District of Columbia passing plans to go into effect by 2020. The NCSL also reports that the federal government and most states are way behind other developed countries on this issue. Way back in 2011, the median paid leave given to mothers having a baby was 42 weeks for countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (many of America’s western allies and those considered developed nations.) And know this: The United States is the only industrialized country without a national paid leave mandate. What the U.S. did do, under President Bill Clinton, was pass the 1993 federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). That offers 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for newborns or seriously ill family members for employees who have worked a year or more for a firm with 50 or more employees, but no such job guarantees are required for employees of smaller firms. PROS and CONS The concerns surrounding paid leave programs are the usual: • Cost increases would put too much of a burden on employers, if employers would be expected to pay some of the cost; • There is potential for employees to abuse the program; and • There is the possibility that employers would avoid hiring women in child-bearing years, if employers are contributing to the cost of the program. Proponents counter that the long-term economic benefits outweigh any short-term costs or obstacles. They point out that families lose billions in lost wages by taking unpaid leave. Studies also suggest that paid leave provides for healthier babies who have better outcomes later in life, and it also allows for single parents to stay better connected to the workforce and leads to higher lifetime earnings. According to NCSL, at least 19 states had proposed legislation to establish paid family leave programs in 2017, and there have been “less expansive efforts to bring paid leave to more workers as well. Very briefly, in Vermont, H.107 would have provided family and medical leave benefit of up to 12 weeks of parental/bonding leave. The benefit amount in that particular bill was “90 percent of an employee’s average weekly wage up to Vermont livable wage ($533.60 per week, or $27,747 per year) and 50 percent of an employee’s average weekly wage in excess of Vermont livable wage.” A tax on income was proposed to pay for the benefit, and employers had the option of contributing to the plan or not. A Senate plan required family leave to be mandated by most employers in Vermont. Neither the House nor Senate could reach a compromise, so the plans stalled and will be taken up in the next session starting Jan. 1, 2020. The governor proposed a voluntary plan, partnering with New Hampshire in which the states would cover state employees with a paid family leave plan, and allow private businesses to piggyback on the same program (therefore reducing costs because of scale), but at their own expense. In a nutshell, almost everyone favors some family leave proposal, but get stuck on the cost. Join the Addison Independent this Wednesday at 9:30 at the Vermont Coffee CAFÉ on Exchange Street in Middlebury to discuss this and the $15 minimum wage. We’ll also look for solutions at an upcoming meeting. For more reading on this issue, see an expansive report at https://bit. ly/2Ki51n6, and H.107 at https://bit.ly/2WLtwL6.

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Letters to the Editor ‘Faulty logic’ used in climate change argument I would like to respond to the May 23 letter from Dan Monger about scientific data and climate change. Mr. Monger has taken a small incident and used it to condemn all climate change research. This is faulty logic. In 2009, someone hacked a university server and stole more than 1,000 emails and 2,000 documents. From these, statements were taken out of

context in an attempt to show that climate change data was/is a hoax. This “climategate” issue has then been repeated by the deniers in a megaphone effect in order to refute the overwhelming evidence of climate change. The Scientific community has called the Climategate episode a smear campaign, and has regularly provided additional data showing that the threat of

climate change is real. Scientist look at the data and draw conclusions. Political ideologues look to science in order to poke holes in matters they don’t like, or to find claims that support their ideology. The worst sin is to take one incident and use it to demonize all of science. We, the non-scientists, do (See Letter, Page 5)

New wildlife congress needed If you value the future of Ver- a collaborative governance mont’s flora and fauna, please model, a volunteerism approach. read and pay it forward. On Aug. 30, 2006, VF&W It’s no secret Vermonters put a convened the second and the last high value on outdoor recreation. of its Wildlife Congresses, held Two out of three Vermonters at the Lake Morey Resort. All hunt, fish and stakeholders were watch wildlife, toinvited, including taling $780 million farmers, loggers, in trickle-down birders, bikers, spending. Over the hunters and anglers This week’s decades Vermont Community Forum to mention a few. Fish & Wildlife has is by Peter DiminiThe attendance was grappled with de- co, past president of very promising. creased revenues, New Haven River Opportunities for in part augmented Anglers, New Haven the 2005 Wild Life by the continued River Watch founder, Action Plan were decline in license co-founder of the discussed. Several sales. Increased de- Bristol Conservation key obstacles to the mands on VF&W Commission and plan implementafrom demographic Board member of tion were identified shifts and climate ACRW, among many and in the afternoon change have put other things. groups broke out additional strains into sessions for on their budgets. common ground Frankly the proposed 2020, solutions. Unfortunately, addi$24.1-million budget is already tional wildlife congresses have woefully short, and often asked not convened again. changes do not come to fruition. I strongly suggest VF&W H.190 addresses one im- have another wildlife congress portant issue — is VF&W and invite all stakeholders addressing the demographic and invested in the great outdoors. cultural attitude change? This There is much common ground bill establishes a six member for all of us. One comes to mind legislative working group to find immediately — the six million collaborative solutions and op- acres of land we share together tions for broadening stakeholder and enjoy. This is the beginning representation. This wildlife step for a potential collaborative governance legislative group governance model, altruistic and also addresses long term sus- for the greater benefit of our flora tainable revenue sources. Okay, and fauna friends. this legislative approach seems Climate Change continues to innocuous but it is not without strain the efforts of the current political bias. VF&W model — including all I suggest a different model, volunteer groups. More financial

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Letter (Continued from Page 4) not even need data to see that something is wrong: Visual images of Antarctic ice shelves collapsing, rising oceans flooding Miami, pictures of the Artic nearly ice-free, larger and more frequent storms, wildfires, moose dying because the ticks have moved farther north, etc. None of these realities are based on stolen emails. What does Mr. Monger think is happening? I would argue that the deniers (because they have been doing this for at least two decades) have done a serious disservice to our country and our world. If, by taking no action on emissions, the permafrost thaws (because of already warming temperatures) and huge amounts of methane are released, matters will get much worse. Van Talmage Lincoln

and human resources are needed. As the congress evolves from breakout groups from this initial meeting, new alliances and communication networks can evolve and grow. Participation from non-consumptive users and educational outreach — especially students — will be key important issues. Equally important will be for the collaborative governance group to find new additional revenues. Let’s face it, VF&W will always be broke. These new revenues may be garnered into a separate collaborative governance fund. VF&W and the collaborative governance group can share these funds with the CG model providing ideas and in-kind services. VF&W can provide their expertise. Vermont’s population of 630,000 people definitely helps to increase the chances for a successful one-ofa-kind model. This novel idea will be a stepped and a lengthy process. Over time, perhaps in say ten years, we Vermonters can have a model to be proud of. My flora and fauna friends are asking you for your help. If you truly want to help them and like the essentials of this model: Pay it forward by contacting Louis Porter, VF&W Commissioner, at louis.porter@vermont.gov and urge him to organize another wildlife congress and ask another friend to pay it forward. A groundswell of support is the only way to make this happen. Vermont is a special place. Let’s show them.

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Letters to the Editor Democrats have a strong bench Regarding the letter “Get rid of Trump at ballot box” on June 3, while I agree mob mentality elected Trump, I object to the comment that the pool of presidential Democratic candidates is extremely shaky. For starts, Senators Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren are two extremely intelligent women well-qualified to take over the presidency on day one. The new arrival on the scene, Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana, has an extremely impressive record of accomplishments and executive experience, as has former governor of Colorado Hickenlooper. Julian Castro, former Mayor of San Antonio and the youngest cabinet member under former President Obama, deserves more than a second look. Beto O’Rourke is extremely dynamic and has a well-founded solution to the south border. Beto is a visionary and soundly empathetic to the suffering of immigrants. If he does not gain the nomination of the Democratic Party, I am confident

he would be considered for becoming secretary of homeland security. Of course, who can not notice the up-and-coming Mayor Pete of South Bend, Ind. He is not only extremely intelligent and multilingual, but also highly gifted with his low-key approach and novel ways of problem solving. I predict if he does not become the next president of the United States of America, he is well positioned to be the next secretary of state. Humility is a virtue worthy of being cultivated. And this is a gift fine-tuned with Pete Buttigieg’s character. Mayor Pete in a person everyone hungers to have as a neighbor and friend. Thus, Anders Holm, would you like to reconsider disparaging of the Democratic presidential candidates? I have only commented on a few presidential candidates. However, there exists vast talent within the remainder of aspirants. Princess C. Montpelier Middlebury

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Camp Thorpe hires new leader GOSHEN — Camp Thorpe, Vermont, respectively, and is a which provides a fun and safe Fulbright scholar. She is currently summer camp experience for pursuing a doctorate in educational children and adults with special leadership with a focus on special needs, has hired Heather Moore education at UVM. She has traveled extensively of Burlington as its new executive director. Moore starts at the around the world researching, writing and learning. Goshen camp on June Moore resides in 17. “I am truly Burlington with her “We are incredibly husband and young excited that Heather honored to daughter. Moore will be joining accept the “I am truly the Camp Thorpe position of honored to accept the family this summer executive position of executive as our new executive director of director of Camp director,” says Martha Camp Thorpe.” Thorpe,” Moore Heath, co-president — Heather Moore said. “The people and treasurer of the who have guided and board. “After careful consideration to make sure we had loved this nonprofit for the past just the right match for our beloved 92 years have done so with heart camp, I am confident that we have and vision, and I seek to continue in that great tradition. The beauty found a real winner in Heather.” Moore has worked in educational of the physical space that is Camp institutions for over a decade as a Thorpe is only rivaled by the counselor, teacher, administrator joy that it brings to children and and board member. She has a BA adults in the summer months. I and MA in history from Skidmore look forward to building upon College and the University of this institution and continuing to

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Sheldon awarded humanities grant

MIDDLEBURY — The Stewart-Swift Research Center of the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History was awarded a National Endowment for Humanities Preservation Assistance Grant for Smaller Institutions for 2019. The grant of $5,860 will enable the Museum to hire consultants to assess the Center’s current digital collections and to develop a state-of-the-art preservation plan for future digital projects. This is the initial necessary step toward building a sound technological infrastructure for providing broad future online access to the Center’s rich archival collections. The NEH PAG grant will also advance the Sheldon Museum’s mission

to better preserve the Research Center’s unique and fragile holdings and share its collections with the public at large. The Museum was founded by Henry L. Sheldon in 1882 and is the oldest communitybased museum in the country. The Stewart-Swift Research Center houses rare books and pamphlets, manuscripts, photographs, maps, ephemera and artwork. The Center’s archival collections are considered one of the most valuable in the state of Vermont. The collections are used by a wide range of researchers including students, scholars, curators, architects, lawyers, detectives, film makers, genealogists, local historians and the general public.

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The broad array of subjects of local and national significance range from art and architecture, farming, marble and lumber industries to Merino sheep, religious revivalism, transportation, environment, abolitionism, women’s history, education, politics, recreation and other topics. Only a portion of these unique materials (about 6,000 items) is currently available in a digital format through the Museum’s website (henrysheldonmuseum.org), and two hosting sites: UVM’s Landscape Change Program (www.uvm. edu/landscape/) and Middlebury College’s Walking History of Middlebury midddigital.middlebury.edu/walking_history/.

THIS PHOTOGRAPH OF Middlebury’s Battell Bridge under construction is just one of the many historical images that will be converted into state-of-the-art digital archives as part of the Sheldon’s National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation Assistance Grant.

AN IMAGE OF Spanish Merino Sheep from the Sheldon Museum’s archives will be accessible to many more researchers and interested parties thanks to the preservation grant the museum recently received from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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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. Authors Sarah Ward and Jackson Ellis in Bristol. Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. Meet authors Sarah Ward, author of “Aesop Lake” and Jackson Ellis, author of “Lords of St. Thomas.” The two will read from, discuss and sign their new novels. More info at 802-453-2366.

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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. Reception for photographer Jim Blair in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 19, 4:30 p.m., Middlebury College Museum of Art, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. For more than thirty-five years, Jim Blair was one of the people who millions of National Geographic readers counted on each month to give them a sense of the greater world. His exhibition, Being There: Photographs by James P. Blair documents the breadth of his career, gives a sense of his dexterity, determination, and breadth of vision. Cash bar. Free admission. 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

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, June 20, 10-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church. All are welcome, open to all. “Understanding American Politics in the Age of Trump” in Middlebury. *RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, JUNE 18* Thursday, June 20, 12:30-2

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FOODAROO RETURNS TO Middlebury’s Marble Works on Sunday, June 23, from 4-9 p.m., with food and drink from the state’s most talented culinary artisans and beverage makers, and musicians, street performers, cooking competitions, dancers and more. Middlebury native Mark Daly will be one of the featured performers. Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

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.

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FRIDAY

Green Mountain Club bike ride in Bridport. Friday, June 21. A chance to stretch your biking legs on a mostly flat 25-mile ride with great views out by the lake in Bridport. Includes

1.9 miles of unpaved road, but pace will be easy with breaks for views and water. More info contact leader Jill Vickers at jvickers@ gmavt.net or 802-989-2840. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org Pre-schoolers at the Point in West Addison. Friday, June 21, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Route 17W. Bring your preschooler to enjoy story and craft time at Chimney Point. Topics relate to the history of Chimney Point, and may include archaeology, bridges, boats, clocks, post offices, and lighthouses. A parent or other responsible adult must be with the child. For Ages 3 to 5. Well-behaved siblings welcome. Bring snacks if you like. More info call 802-759-2412. Suggested donation $5 per family. Informal gallery talk with photographer Jim Blair in Middlebury. Friday, June 21, 1:00 p.m., Middlebury College Museum of Art, Mahaney Arts Center, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join Blair for a free informal talk on his exhibition, “Being There: Photographs by James P. Blair.” on display through Aug. 11. Rick Ceballos in Middlebury. Sunday, June 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Ceballos returns with his voice, banjo, harmonica, bones, and button box, and overall fun presence, to perform for the weekly Family Café in Eastview’s Bistro. Chris Prickitt accompanies on guitar and banjo. Free and open to the public. Artist’s opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, June 21, 5-7 p.m., Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. a reception for “Karla Van Vliet: Scored Paintings.” Van Vliet uses a technique that she created to have the look and feel of an etching that incorporates aspects of both painting and drawing. The exhibit will remain on display through Aug. 4. Gallery hours Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m., and an hour before any public events in the building. More info at 802-382-9222 or townhalltheater.org. “Silas takes the Air” on stage in Lincoln. Friday, June 21, 7 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 E. River Rd. Come see this 1920s romantic

comedy featuring Lincoln residents. A fundraiser for the Burnham Foundation and part of the Burnham Centennial Celebration. No ticket necessary, first come-first served seating, donations appreciated. Extra-comfy chair in front row for $100. More info: Sally Ober at 802-349-3440. Tony Trischka in Middlebury. Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Tony Trischka is considered the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world. For more than 45 years his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians. Tickets $20-25 plus fees, available at townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222, or at the THT Box Office Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. “Every Brilliant Thing” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Middlebury Actors Workshop presents the Vermont premiere of this oneperson 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. “Got Bats? Management and Recovery of Endangered Bats” workshop in Ferrisburgh. Friday, June 21, 8 p.m., Rokeby Museum, 4334 US Route 7. Learn about Vermont’s rare insect-eating bats, their natural history, the threats they face, and ways the public can help conserve bats and enhance their habitats. Program will be both indoors and outdoors, so dress accordingly. Pre-registration recommended at rokeby.org. Rain date June 22.

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SATURDAY

Abenaki Heritage Weekend in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, June 22, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Abenaki visual and performing artists showcase their creative works alongside Abenaki scholars, culture bearers, historians, and leaders, sharing an indigenous perspective on life in the Champlain Valley from past centuries to the present. Presented by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association. Included with museum admission. More info at lcmm.org or 802 475-2022. Vermont Sun Triathlon Series in Salisbury. Saturday, June 22, Branbury State Park, 3570 Lake Dunmore Rd. Sprint and Olympic distance. Includes new aqua/bike option. More info at vermontsuntriathlonseries.com or info@vermontsun.com. Beginners’ bird walk in Middlebury. Saturday, June 22, 8:30 a.m., Wright Park, Seymour Street Ext. Start the summer vacation off right with Otter Creek Audubon Society’s annual beginner’s bird walk. Spend the morning with experienced birders who can help identify the warblers singing from the treetops. Meet at the parking area. More info call Carol Ramsayer at 802-989-7115. Town-wide yard sale in Bristol. Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., locations around town. Empty the piggy bank and come to Bristol for a day of bargain hunting. “From the Tailgate: Post Harvest Visit” in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, June 22, 9-11 a.m., Lower Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Sand Rd. View the results of a timber harvest with wildlife in mind. Biologist Dave Sausville and Forester Matt Leonard will showcase the different forest and habitat

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communitycalendar management techniques used to manage this property for wildlife. Free and open to the public. Registration not required but appreciated. More info contact Lisa Sausville at 802-877-2777 or info@vtcoverts.org. City-wide yard Sale in Vergennes. Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., locations around town and on city green. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes invites all to come to Vergennes, where both businesses and households sell their wares all around the city and on the green. Official map will be available for pick up at 8:30 a.m. from the info booth on the green or online at bgcvergennes.org. Rain or shine. Lake Champlain Bridge guided walk in West Addison. Friday, June 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Route 17W. Learn about the history of what you see walking across the Lake Champlain Bridge. Crown Point, NY, site manager Lisa Polay and Chimney Point administrator Elsa Gilbertson lead this round-trip guided walk. Meet at the Crown Point, NY, State Historic Site museum. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Includes admission to both museums. Bring a picnic to enjoy before or after. Middlebury Community Players annual picnic and meeting in Salisbury. Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m., Branbury State Park, 3570 Lake Dunmore Rd. MCP will provide burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and soft drinks. They’ll even pay your fee at the gate (just say you are coming to the MCP Picnic — OR if you have a Vermont State Park Pass, please use it). A review of last season, preview next season, awards presentations, 2019-2020 board member elections, and entertainment from fellow MCP members. More info at 802-388-7432 or info@middleburycommunityplayers.org. Panel discussion by three Vermont landscape architects in Middlebury. Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m., Middlebury Town Offices, Main St. In conjunction with the Museum’s summer exhibit “The Landscape Architecture Legacy of Dan Kiley,” this panel discussion includes three Vermont landscape architects, all of whom worked for Dan Kiley over the years - Terry Boyle, Peter Meyer and David Raphael. They will reflect on their experience working with Kiley. Tickets $5 general public/Sheldon Museum members free. More info at henrysheldonmuseum.org. Chicken barbecue in Brandon. Saturday, June 22, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St. Menu includes barbecued chicken with baked beans, assorted salads, strawberry shortcake and beverages. Bring family and friends. A free will offering will be taken. King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, June 22, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center, Route 7. The evening begins with a sandwich supper and then on to the games. King Pede is a unique game that involves “trick-taking” techniques such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. A game of fun and skill. Come prepared to use your strategic thinking. Joan Hutton Landis Memorial Concert in Rochester. Friday, June 22, 7 p.m., Rochester Federated Church, 15 N. Main St. The Rochester Chamber Music Society’s 24th season opens with a performance featuring Choong-Jin (C.J.) Chang, viola, and Cynthia Huard, piano. Pieces include Schumann’s, Fairytale Pictures for Viola and Piano Op. 113; Hindemith’s, Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 31, No. 4; and Brahms’, Sonata Op. 120, No. 1 in F minor. “Silas takes the Air” on stage in Lincoln. Saturday, June 22, 7 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 E. River Rd. Come see this 1920s romantic

in Vergennes. Saturday June 22, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Join neighbors and friends and celebrate local filmmaking with the screening of resident David Metzger’s new film. The film is a sweet, funny love letter to cinema that features scenes shot in local Vergennes locations as well as Middlebury and Bristol. Post screening Q&A with writer/director David Metzger. Tickets $10, available at the door. “Every Brilliant Thing” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, June 22, 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.

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THE BRANDON ARTISTS Guild will have their latest show, “Art of Water,” on display beginning June 28 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. at their Center Street location. The all-member, all-media show features pieces linked by the common theme of water, and includes ceramics, collage, watercolor, oil, photography, glass and more. “Water No.11,” Collagraph, by Jeannie Podolak

SUNDAY

Abenaki Heritage Weekend in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, June 23, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Abenaki visual and performing artists showcase their creative works alongside Abenaki scholars, culture bearers, historians, and leaders, sharing an indigenous perspective on life in the Champlain Valley from past centuries to the present. Presented by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association. Included with Museum admission. More info at lcmm.org or 802 475-2022. Snake Mountain Botanical Walk in Addison. Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Explore the unique flora of one of the Champlain Valley’s largest remaining forest blocks. There are plants found here that are rare and interesting and aren’t commonly seen elsewhere in heavily-developed Addison County. Everett Marshall, a scientist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s Natural Heritage Inventory, will lead the group up the side of this popular mountain. Sign up at get meeting point at vtfishandwildlife.com. Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Middlebury. Sunday, June 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Held the 4th Sunday this month. Listen to people sing and play instruments and have a fun day. Refreshments available, 50/50 raffle, Door prizes. $3 donation. The First Amendment talk in Hubbardton. Sunday, June 23, 2-3 p.m., Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 5696 Monument Hill Rd. This year’s talk and discussion on basics of the Constitution looks at the First Amendment. When was it passed? What does it cover? Is speech free? How was it perceived then and is it different now? Historian and site interpreter Paul Andriscin provides the history of the amendment. Questions and a discussion moderated by site interpreter Bob Franzoni. After enjoy a battlefield walk guided by Franzoni. Sarah King in New Haven. Sunday, June 23, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery, 142 River Rd. Relax on our porch with wine and live music by Sarah King at the winery’s Sunday Sessions music series. Wine available by the glass. Music is rain or shine on the covered porch (we’ll move indoors if it’s pouring). “All About Eve” live broadcast in Middlebury. Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m.,

Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Gillian Anderson and Lily James star in this live broadcast from the National Theater in London’s West End. The show tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve…don’t you…? Tickets $17/$10 student plus fees, available at townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222, or at the THT Box Office Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Keith Williams in Middlebury. Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Playing music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and more. Vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo, ukulele and sometimes even foot drums. Over 300 songs to choose from… folk, country, jazz, blues, rock and more. Free, open to the public and fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. “Every Brilliant Thing” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, June 23, 2 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. Foodaroo in Middlebury. Sunday, June 23, 4-9 p.m., Marble Works. It’s Foodaroo’s 5th year. Sample food and drink from the state’s most talented culinary artisans and beverage makers, with an emphasis on Addison County and Chittenden County vendors and farms. Attendees taste their way through a huge diversity of vendors while musicians, street performers, cooking competitions, dancers and more showcase the best of Vermont’s thriving maker movement. Tickets $5, kids 12 and under free.

LIVEMUSIC 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. Rick Klein & Peter Macfarlane in New Haven. Sunday, June 30, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery.

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‘Every Brilliant Thing’ takes the stage Thurs. Middlebury Actors Workshop good oranges. Dreams of flying. will present the Vermont Nina Simone’s voice. And then premiere of the extraordinary what happens? For this, you’ll one-person show, “Every have to come see. Brilliant Thing,” featuring Aly On Sunday, June 23, after the Perry, at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, 2 p.m. matinee, there will be a June 20, at the Vermont Coffee post-show talk back with Mark Company Playhouse, 1197 Nash, former artistic director Exchange Street, in Middlebury. of Vermont Stage and currently Repeat performances will be on a licensed psychotherapist in Friday and Saturday, June 21 and private practice in Burlington. 22, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Tickets are $20 for adults and June 23, at 2 p.m. $10 for students, and can be A long running hit in both purchased though the Town Hall London’s East End and New Theater’s box office at 802-382York City’s Off-Broadway, this 9222 or online at townhalltheater. show handily won the New York org. Times Critics’ Pick of 2015. TONY TRISCHKA AT Ice cream. Things with stripes. TOWN HALL THEATER Water fights. Thus begins a Town Hall Theater presents list the play’s narrator makes legendary banjo master Tony as a child to help Trischka on Friday, her chronically June 21, at 7:30 p.m. depressed mother Now 70 years old, see the beauty of Trischka has over life and, well, to the past half-century keep her alive. garnered a reputation What’s brilliant? as one of the most Things worth living influential figures by Greg Pahl in roots music. As a for. At seven years old, determined to banjoist he set new expand this list as standards for genrelong as necessary to remind her bending virtuosity, inspiring Mom of the reasons to live, she legions of younger players, makes the reasons hard to ignore. among them Béla Fleck. She puts them between pages of Through his tireless efforts as her Mother’s book, beneath her an educator and such divergent pillow, on the bathroom mirror. projects as his collaborations The girl grows up, falls in love, with his friend and fellow begins her adult life, and as she banjoist Steve Martin, he’s faces her own struggles, the list helped to elevate and transform grows into the thousands, taking his chosen instrument’s profile on a life of its own. Having within American culture. His dessert as a main course. Really forthcoming album, “This

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ALY PERRY TAKES the stage in the one woman show “Every Brilliant Thing” Friday through Sunday, June 21-23, at the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse in Middlebury. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday show is at 2 p.m. Courtesy photo

Favored Land,” is a visionary exploration of Civil War history featuring an all-star cast. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES BLAIR will be honored at the reception for his show “Being There: Photographs by James P. Blair,” at the Middlebury College Museum of Art on Wednesday, June 19, at 4:30 p.m.

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BANJO VIRTUOSO TONY Trischka brings his immeasurable talent and style to Town Hall Theater In Middlebury On Friday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m.

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SINGER COOIE DEFRANCESCO brings her jazz ensemble to Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., in Brandon on Saturday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m.

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Trischka’s interest in banjo was sparked by the Kingston Trio’s “Charlie and the MTA” in 1963. His career has taken him on tour to Japan and back, and he has performed and recorded with Peter Rowan, Richard Green, Béla Fleck, Tony Rice and many other luminaries. He has a prolific discography, has appeared on NPR numerous times, including Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, and From Our Front Porch, and also recorded the theme song for Books on Air. Trischka will be teaching a banjo workshop to a limited number of students. To register for a spot, visit townhalltheater. org or call the Town Hall Theater box office at 802-382-9222. Tickets are $20-$25 (plus fees) and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or at the door one hour before show time. The Town Hall Theater is located at 68 S. Pleasant Street in Middlebury. ALL ABOUT EVE AT TOWN HALL THEATER Town Hall Theater will screen the production of the National Theatre’s “All About Eve” on the big screen Sunday, June 23, at 2 p.m. Directed by Ivo Van Hove and starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James, this new stage adaptation of “All About Eve” is based on the classic awardwinning film. “All About Eve” tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True

star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve ... don’t you ...? Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production, from one of the world’s most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove, asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old. “All About Eve” is adapted by Ivo van Hove from the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and the play “The Wisdom of Eve” by Mary Orr. Ivo van Hove directs this new stage version recorded from London during the live broadcast April 11. Tickets are $17/$10 students plus fees and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or at the door one hour before show time. The Town Hall Theater is located at 68 S. Pleasant Street in Middlebury. MARK DALY DEBUTS DOUBLE ALBUM AT FOODAROO Foodaroo 5, the 5th annual food, music and street performer festival, is coming to Middlebury’s Historic Marble Works at 137 Maple Street in Middlebury on Sunday, June 23, from 4 to 9 p.m. At 6 p.m., Foodaroo 5 will debut Mark Daly’s new solo act and double album, “I’m Gonna Do It (Anyway),” under his new (See Beat, Page 13)

TAURUS: April 21-May 21. Others understand that you’re the go-to when things need fixing, Taurus. You have the ability to help in any situation. Embrace this talent and help others as much as you can.

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LEO: July 23-Aug 23. Guessing will only get you so far, Leo. Instead, you must base decisions off fact and forethought; otherwise, you may end up having to do everything all over. VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept. 22. Take a break from alone time and make reservations for dinner for two or more, Virgo. Socializing is invaluable and can have a positive, long-lasting effect on your relationships.

LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. It’s all right to cede a little control this week, Libra. Delegating and sharing responsibilities can open your eyes to the talented people around you. Don’t feel guilty about taking on less work. SCORPIO: Oct. 24-Nov. 22. You are a creative force who inspires others to take up their own projects or follow their hearts, Scorpio. Expect others to recognize your influence and express their appreciation.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Sagittarius, take a step back and slow down the pace if you find you have been spreading yourself too thin. This is not giving up, but taking a break.

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) moniker “Ernest.” Mark Ernest Daly gained critical acclaim and a following as the leader of the bands Madaila and Chamberlin. Over the past two years, Daly has seen quite a bit of change, igniting the most prolific writing period of his life in an attempt to capture all these wild experiences as they happen. From becoming a husband and father, to his band Madaila going on hiatus, it has been both equally beautiful and challenging. Ernest is one of five live entertainment acts at Foodaroo 5, joining local legend Josh Panda with British Isles; the modern rhythm and blues band Shake; and two internationally acclaimed street performing acts, Alakazam the Human Knot and Her Majesty’s Secret Circus. All performances will be complemented by more than 30 food and beverage vendors, two King Arthur Flour Baking competitions, a Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op kids cooking

activity, a fortune teller and more fun surprises. Foodaroo tickets are $5 at the door for adults; kids under 12 free. For more information, contact Lisa Mitchell at 802-388-6124, email lisa@middunderground.org or visit foodaroo.org. COOIE’S JAZZ ENSEMBLE AT BRANDON MUSIC On Saturday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music welcomes back the popular Vermont singer, songwriter and guitarist Cooie DeFrancesco. Frequently enjoyed as a solo performer, this time DeFrancesco will be accompanied by her Jazz Ensemble, made up of veteran musicians Robert Gagnon (guitar), Andy Smith (bass) and Rob Zollman (drums). Music has been Cooie DeFrancesco’s lifelong companion, from harmonizing with her family in the car as a child, listening late at night to the artists that still inspire her — until the transistor radio batteries gave out — to finally following her

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heart and bringing her voice to others personally. Now a regular and much-sought-after performer, DeFrancesco has the ability to touch her audiences, leading their emotional journey through the music that has always brought her comfort. 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. SCORED PAINTINGS AT JACKSON GALLERY A new exhibit of paintings by Karla Van Vliet opens with an artist’s reception in the Jackson Gallery at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater from 5 to 7 p.m., on Friday, June 21. Van Vliet uses a technique that she created to have the look and feel of an etching. The process incorporates aspects

of both painting and drawing. She scores the surface of the painting and then applies and removes paint, over and over, as the paint fills in the scoring to create line and form. She works with several recurring patterns and images that resonate in her. The exhibit will remain on display through Aug. 4. The Jackson Gallery is located in the lower level of Town Hall Theater in the center of Middlebury. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday noon (See Reception, Page 14)

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Reception (Continued from Page 13) to 5 p.m., and an hour before any public events in the building. For further information call 802-3829222 or consult townhalltheater. org. RECEPTION FOR JIM BLAIR AT MUSEUM OF ART In conjunction with the current exhibit, “Being There: Photographs by James P. Blair,” there will be a reception in the Middlebury College Museum of Art on Wednesday, June 19, at 4:30 p.m. For more than 35 years, Jim Blair was one of the people who millions of “National

Geographic” readers counted on each month to give them a sense of the greater world. His exhibition documents the breadth of his career, gives a sense of his dexterity, determination and breadth of vision. His best images have become part of our visual lexicon and remind us that the world is a varied and stimulating place, sometimes breathtaking in its beauty and at other times heartbreaking in its degradation, but always informative. Free admission, cash bar. The Museum of Art is located at 72 Porter Field Road in Middlebury, just off Route 30 (South Main

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King sings blues, alternative, and rock music, all delivered with a side of Southern soul. Taking the stage with only an acoustic guitar, she captivates audiences with her haunting melodies, confident stage presence and thought-provoking lyrics. 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. BRASS QUINTET IN ROCHESTER The Rochester Chamber Music Society’s 25th Anniversary Season for Summer 2019 continues this week with a free public concert by the Inora Brass Quintet on the Rochester town park bandstand, on Sunday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m.

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School Briefs In what appears to be a family tradition, Nick Holmes, Samuel Holmes and Jane Holmes, children of Lewis and Breena Holmes of Middlebury, have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the semester ending in April 2019. They do not have a monopoly on the honor, however, as Amalia HerrenLage of Shoreham, was also named to the list. Herren-Lage is the daughter of David Herren. All four students are graduates of Middlebury Union High School. Congratulations to Harper Smith of Middlebury, who has been named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. She achieved this recognition by completing 12 or more credits per semester and earning a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. Arianna Duprey of Vergennes and Paige Stolen of Ferrisburgh earned Bachelor of Business Administration degrees on May 11 at the University of Mississippi’s 166th Commencement. Christopher Grier of Bridport, a member of the class of 2020 majoring in Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research through the WPI project center in Worcester, England. The project was titled Go Green Week 2019. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete such a researchdriven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.

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Tennis team participates in Project Wimbledon MIDDLEBURY — Members of the Middlebury Union High School boys’ tennis team competed in a paddle-ball tournament on a sunny June 6 afternoon to entertain Project Independence clients. The third annual event was dubbed Project Wimbledon by its founder, Ken Schoen, who doubles as an activities coordinator at Project Independence and the coach of the Tiger boys’ tennis team. “This was a delightful event for parents, Project Independence participants and the boys’ varsity tennis team,” Schoen said. The tournament featured two tiers, one for MUHS seniors

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Brandon-area schools (Continued from Page 1) School in Brandon. The actions would include setting limits — upper and lower — for the size of district schools, redistributing students within the existing elementary schools by moving internal district lines, and possibly moving grades 5 and 6 into the existing grades 7-8 middle school in Brandon, perhaps in a new or expanded building. PROPOSED ACTIONS The first proposed action would begin immediately, if the board approves it. That action would consist of increasing community awareness regarding school choice, which allows students to attend any of the district’s schools. The board would also communicate proactive messages on anticipated changes that may happen in the district as well as increasing the board’s visibility in the towns, with a focus on

better communication with selectboards. The last part of that action would be to develop guidelines for school viability for proactive planning purposes. This would mean setting upper and lower limits of student enrollment over a two-year revolving time frame. “People would know they aren’t going to get the rug pulled out from under them,” Popa said. “It won’t be a sudden change and people would know change might happen if there were guidelines that we are communicating effectively to them.” The second proposed action would be tentatively scheduled for 2021, and would consist of moving school lines within the district to redistribute enrollment numbers in the schools. That idea has already sparked controversy and concern with some parents worried their children might be forced to move to a new school

and having to leave a network of friendships. “It’s their peer relationships I’m worried about,” Jennifer Buswell told the board, adding that her house is right on the line for Lothrop and Neshobe and her children were likely to be affected. “Will my fourth grader be the only one plucked out of school and moved after they’ve already formed a group of friends?” she asked board members. The board assured Buswell that committees would be formed to look at the impact of moving children and determine the best way to do that with as little harm as possible to the students. The third action, scheduled for 2023 to 2025, would be to determine the viability of building a separate middle school (grades 5 to 8) onto the high school. Whether that means adding a new building on the

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“In our county, we are grounds or adding floors to the existing building has not been expected to see a decline of 33 percent in the population of determined. “We really want this to be a 15- to 19-year-olds between completely separate experience 2010 and 2030,” Bernhardt for these kids,” Task Force chair said, adding there was also a Greg Bernhardt said, “complete projected increase of over 100 with different entrances than percent in the population of the high school and very little those over 60. This means that interaction with the a bond, which older kids.” “I have talked would likely be To explore the needed to build possibility of to several a middle school, adding a middle teachers, and school to the high very few of them would need to be school, the board have knowledge supported by a large part of the would need to of what is going community that hire an architect to on. You have a might not have draw up plans and children in school. come up with an lot of teachers out there that In addition, the estimated price. The task force could then reach board has decided on a middle school looked at using out to parents model of fifth some of the current and community through eighth buildings for a grades. If they middle school, members and were able to get such as the Lothrop help spread the a bond approved School building, word.” — Brandon to build a middle but all of those Selectman school, they would would also need Doug Bailey need to pull out added construction the fifth and sixth to make them work grade students at as a middle school. Lothrop would need a new gym Neshobe, Lothrop and Sudbury. Lothrop is already on the built, for example. “A new building for the small side in some classes and middle school may cost quite a Sudbury is only a fifth and sixth bit, but procrastination costs a lot grade school. The board was not more,” said Brandon Selectman ready to address what would Doug Bailey, who was in the happen to those schools if a audience. “Just look at the middle school were to be built. “We’ve talked about it, but Segment 6 project we’re doing now. They studied that for years we don’t have any definitive and there was an estimated price plans at this point,” said Laurie of $16 to $18 million for that Bertrand, OVUU board chair. “With the completion of each project. They put it off and with no changes to the project, just of these steps, it changes the time and waiting, it eventually landscape and as you do that, you revisit,” Barry Varian, cost $25 million.” Bailey added he thought more board member, said. “You’re talking a long timeline… when outreach was needed. “I have talked to several you get closer to the end of that teachers, and very few of them timeline you have to kind of have knowledge of what is going relook at those conditions in on,” he said. “You have a lot of that space, at that time.” Using the district’s teachers out there that could enrollment then reach out to parents and anticipated community members and help numbers for 2023 that were in the annual report, around 164 spread the word.” The board agreed that more fifth and sixth grade students outreach among the teachers and would be pulled out of the three staff would need to occur after schools — 42 from Lothrop, 20 from Sudbury, and 102 the summer. Judi Pulsifer, Neshobe from Neshobe. These would Elementary principal, thought be added to the projected 159 the added input could help students who would be entering improve upon the plan. “They the seventh and eighth grades may have insights into things that year, bringing the total you might not have considered middle school population to as you go through this process,” 323. After much discussion, the she said. board decided to continue DEMOGRAPHIC talks at the next meeting on CONCERN But the main problem the Wednesday, June 19, at the board faces is the tough reality of Whiting School at 6 p.m. a declining student population.

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Bristol (Continued from Page 1) until you go-go” over someone’s cellphone speaker, the Bristol selectboard approved a request to alter the route of the June 29 Gran Fondo bicycling event. It was the only recordable piece of business the selectboard accomplished at its June 13 special meeting. The rest of the three-hour bus tour was dedicated to checking out the town’s roads — and some of what Public Works Foreman Eric Cota has gotten up to on them. No itinerary was specified. No maps were distributed. Ever sporting, driver Lucy Kimball simply fielded whatever boisterous directions were lobbed at her from various seats. Sometimes those directions were tied to specific (but not always recent) events — an excavating mishap here or some private property enhancement there — which were known only to one or two passengers. In those cases, more conventional left/ right directions were substituted. Accompanied by Bristol Town Administrator Valerie Capels and a fascinated reporter from the Addison Independent the troupe drove up North Street, where they stopped and examined a tree that had been devastated by emerald ash borers. They visited a nonfunctioning culvert on Choinere Road and debated who owned what where, then turned onto Lower Hardscrabble Road and discussed guardrails. They took Plank Road to Burpee Road to Stoney Hill Road to the town gravel pit, where they estimated — in years — the capacity that remains. (Three-ish? Perhaps more with expansion.) On Lovers Lane they stopped in front of the Bristol Family Center to discuss the area’s potential future water line needs. Farther along, Cota pointed out a bridge that needed shimming. They drove through Cartersville and a place that used to be known as Lynn Hill. On Notch Road they discussed the upcoming paving project, which Cota and his team are getting ready for. (The ditching, stoning, hydroseeding and culvert replacement scheduled for this summer will probably take a couple of weeks, Cota said.) On Upper Notch Road they pulled over and discussed the future of a retaining wall that needs addressing. They turned onto Baslow Road, encountered a fallen tree,

and backed out again. Later, the roads had become so rough and the bus was bouncing so vigorously that Cota had to raise his voice to be heard. “Wow,” he said. “This road really needs some work.” It turned out they had crossed into New Haven. (Just kidding. New Haven of course has wonderful roads.) On the other side of town they stopped and surveyed the ditching and stoning in progress on Lincoln Road near Bartlett Falls. (That project, which will extend nearly a mile up from Route 116, will take another four to six weeks to complete, Cota said, but crews won’t be working up there every day.) At the end of the tour the group — which included all the selectboard members but Michelle Perlee, who was absent —stopped by the town garage and brainstormed ideas for addressing the settled and now vastly uneven concrete floor. After many years of decline the floor has achieved the impressive overall slope of 8 inches. They also brainstormed ways to redirect the rainwater that flows in under the door, forming a pond. In the salt shed, some part of the travelers’ eight-yearold selves emerged while they stood around a tall green John Deere tractor with a mowing attachment. Somehow, though, the trip was about more than just looking at roads, setting priorities or making mental notes to call soand-so or investigate such-andsuch. Along the way, they passed among some of the most beautiful places known to mankind, where Nature was just reaching the height of her seasonal powers. They spoke of people and places with the easy humor and affection of the deeply rooted. They spoke of materials and processes with the expertise of the deeply learned. They planned one or two steps ahead, knowing that no matter what they do, Nature is going to push hard from one side and residents will raise hell on the other. From the gravel pit they peered up at the tree line behind Mount Abraham Union Middle/ High School, which sparked both personal and institutional memories. From Lincoln Road they peered down steep ravines into the exquisite New Haven River, recognizing (and remembering) its awesome destructive powers.

DURING A TOUR of town roads Thursday, Bristol selectboard members, along with Town Administrator Valerie Capels and Public Works Foreman Eric Cota, visited the town gravel pit and discussed strategies for getting the most out of it. Pictured, clockwise from front left, are Peter Coffey, Ted Lylis, Joel Bouvier, Capels, Cota and John “Peeker” Heffernan.

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Do this here and people will only drive faster. Do that there and the phone in the town garage will start ringing off the hook. Put guardrails in where there have never been any accidents and accidents will happen there. Don’t mow too little. Don’t mow too much. A big field of hemp is going in over there.

I remember when so-and-so used to live there. I remember when so-and-so passed away. I remember when that used to be all trees. I remember that time with the snow plow, that time with the rocks, that time when— I remember. Perhaps, too, the roads remember. GIVE ’EM A BRAKE Eric Cota and his team will

be working along Lincoln Road this summer, and Notch Road, too. They’ll likely also find themselves busy with routine projects elsewhere in the town. If you encounter them while you’re behind the wheel, please: Slow down. Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@ addisonindependent.com.

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Career center names top students MIDDLEBURY — The Hannaford Career Center has announced the Outstanding Students for its fourth quarter, which closes with the end of this school year. Each quarter, HCC instructors select one student as their program’s Outstanding Student, to be honored for their work ethic, creativity, approach to problem solving, effort and attitude, collaboration, and other aspects of academics and the center-wide Habits of Work. Twenty-three students were honored and received a T-shirt, designed by a former graphic

design program student. Their photo will be placed on the Wall of Fame at each campus. The fourth quarter outstanding students are as follows: Advanced Forest Science, John Bent (MAUHS); ART Performance, Suzie Klemmer (MUHS); ART Technical Dana Norton (MAUHS); Automotive Technology I, Mitchell Clark (VUHS); Automotive Technology II, Ethan Pomainville (MAUHS);Computer Science, Benjamin Graham (MUHS); Culinary Arts, Kyra Roberts

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St. Lawrence University in Canton N.Y. graduated 615 students during its Commencement ceremonies on May 19. Four local students were among the graduates. Isabel Brennan of North Ferrisburgh, who attended Mount Abraham Union High School, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental StudiesSociology. Conor Higgins of Middlebury graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Biology. Bailey M. Sherwin of North Ferrisburgh graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in Psychology. Sherwin attended Mount Abraham Union High School. Kirsten A. Werner of Brandon, who attended Otter Valley Union High School, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in Biology. Siena College in Loudon, N.Y. recently announced its dean’s and president’s lists for the spring 2019 semester. Congratulations are in order for Caitlyn Ketcham of Brandon for making the dean’s list. Kaitlyn Gaboriault of Bridport and Olivia Nop of Middlebury were named to the president’s list for their excellent academic work. Paige Viens of Middlebury graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science Colby-Sawyer College Commencement on Saturday, May 11, in New London, N.H. Viens was one of 180 undergraduates to receive their degrees.

Northeastern University has recognized three local students who have distinguished themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the spring semester, which ended in April 2019: Middlebury resident Annina M. Hare, majoring in Business Administration; Middlebury resident Nathan A. Herrmann, who majored in Mechanical Engineering; and Leila Kiernan on Weybridge, who completed her studies as a Physical Therapy major. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. In what appears to be a family tradition, Nick Holmes, Samuel Holmes and Jane Holmes, children of Lewis and Breena Holmes of Middlebury, have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the semester ending in April 2019. They do not have a monopoly on the honor, however, as Amalia HerrenLage of Shoreham, was also named to the list. Herren-Lage is the daughter of David Herren. All four students are graduates of Middlebury Union High School. Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., has named Biology major Brian C. Foote of Middlebury to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester.

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Addison Independent, Monday, June 17, 2019 — PAGE 19

Animal Families A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT

his spread displays the culmination of a two-month-long pet photo contest, where we invited our readers and members of the Addison County community to submit their best photos in six different categories. More than 100 photos poured in over email, through our web form and through the mail, submitted by proud parents promoting their furry or feathered friends’ adorable expressions. Winners were chosen by popular vote through our Facebook page, where several thousand “likes” were used to tally winners in each category. Each first-place winner will not only receive the title badge of champion pet in their category, but also can go on a shopping spree to Agway in Middlebury with a gift certificate worth $25. The Addison Independent has also selected our top three “editor’s picks” — photos we believe really show the love and admiration we all know for our pets. We would like to thank all of you who participated in our pet photo contest this year. Whether you submitted a photo, sent in a vote, or just enjoyed browsing the photo albums and seeing these cute faces within our pages, we appreciate your support.

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Winners

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Funny Faces

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Work Companions

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are quite the pair for getting things done — if smiles and building friendships count!

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MONDAY

TEN-YEAR-OLD ALICE LIVESAY, middle, controlling the ball in a recent youth soccer game, and her sister and parents, like many Addison County families, gathered around the TV to root on the U.S. Women’s National Team in its World Cup opener.

Photo courtesy of the Livesay family

World Cup inspires girls

U.S. women seen as role models By HELEN ANDERSON ADDISON COUNTY — “Very happy for USA!” was 10-year-old Alice Livesay’s response when asked what her thoughts were on the United States Women’s National Soccer Team’s 13-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday. After school that afternoon, Alice, her 7-year-old sister Dana and the rest of their family gathered on the couch in front of the TV at home in Middlebury and watched the U.S. women’s first game of the World Cup. This summer, from June 7 through July 7, France is hosting 24 countries in the eighth Women’s World Cup. Despite being 3,500 miles away, girls like Alice and Dana across Addison County are tuning in to watch the tournament with each other or their families. As entertaining as the Men’s World Cup was to watch last summer, many young women and girls feel

differently about the women’s tournament. According to Harper Sinclair, a sophomore at Middlebury Union High School and a member of the varsity girls’ soccer team, it is exciting “seeing girls succeed at such a high level.” While she considers both men’s and women’s soccer to be engrossing, she finds that she learns more from watching women’s soccer because she can identify with and relate to the players. Others learn from the World Cup from a different perspective. Leda Francis, the head coach of the Addison United Under-12 girls’ soccer team, also watches the Women’s World Cup to learn, but for a different reason than her players. She likes to watch how the players move the ball and work together and “implement that into the girls” she coaches. (See Soccer, Page 25)

LINCOLN 3RD-GRADER Elsa Masefield roots for the U.S. women at the World Cup in France, especially striker Alex Morgan. Masefield said she learns more about how to play by watching the team. Photo courtesy of the Masefield family

Legion baseball opens up with a win BARRE — The Addison County American Legion baseball team opened its season this past Wednesday with an 8-0 win over Barre, a program returning to the Northern Division after a long absence. AC’s Thursday home game vs. OEC was called off due to poor weather. AC was set to play two at OEC at Saturday and one at Colchester on Sunday. This week AC is set to visit Essex on Tuesday, South Burlington on Wednesday and Franklin on Thursday before hosting its first games of the season, a Saturday doubleheader vs. Barre beginning at 11 a.m. This past Wednesday Wyatt Cameron tossed six innings of one-hit shutout baseball, striking out six and walking one. Dustin Whitcomb led the offense with three hits and three RBIs, two of them on a two-run single to score Hale Hescock and Tucker Stearns that keyed AC’s four-run fifth inning. That rally broke the game open by pushing the score to 5-0. Jeffrey Stearns scored in the second inning to make it 1-0 after being hit by a pitch. He moved around on an error, a Casey Kimball sacrifice bunt and an RBI grounder. AC tacked on its final three runs in the seventh. Whitcomb, Tucker Stearns and Jeff Stearns each scored twice, and Kimball had two hits and drove in a run. The victory made a winner of Coach Cameron Curler in his Legion coaching debut. CORRECTION: In our June 10 story on the Vergennes Union High School baseball team’s Division III championship game, on second reference we gave the wrong first name for a Vergennes Union High School baseball player who is graduating. He is Ira White.

Addison Independent, Monday, June 17, 2019 — PAGE 25

Middlebury College athletics fourth in NCAA D-III MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College finished fourth among 340 schools that registered points in the 2018-2019 Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup NCAA Division III standings. The Learfield Cup is awarded annually to the nation’s best overall collegiate athletics program based on their teams’ performance in championship competitions and other factors. The Panthers earned their 16th-straight top-10 finish in a competition that measures how well institutions fare in NCAA competition. Middlebury won the cup in 2011-12 and has finished in the top five 18 times since 1995-1996. Williams won its seventh straight title with 1,117 points, followed by Johns

Hopkins (1,083.75), Washington-St. Louis (1,032.75), Middlebury (941.75) and Emory (921.50). Two other NESCAC schools cracked the top 10, with Tufts (884.33) in seventh and Amherst (879.25) in eighth. Middlebury’s fall season opened with five teams participating in NCAA play. The field hockey team won its second straight NCAA championship, finishing the season with a program-record 21 wins (21-1). The Panther women’s soccer team won the fourth NESCAC championship in program history and advanced to the NCAA final, ending the year with a program-record 19 victories (19-2-3). The men’s soccer squad was edged in

the opening round of the NCAA tournament and posted a 10-4-3 mark. On the cross-country course, the women placed eighth and the men were 15th at the NCAA championships. The winter season saw the women’s basketball team earn an NCAA tournament berth for the first time since the 1997-98 season and advance to an NCAA sectional final, posting a record of 20-8. The Middlebury men’s basketball team earned an at-large berth into the NCAA tournament, ending the season with an 18-8 mark. The Middlebury ski teams finished 10th at the NCAA championships, while the indoor track and field squads combined for 114.25 points in the Directors’ Cup

standings. Middlebury capped the year with three teams making deep runs into NCAA tournaments during the spring season, including a women’s lacrosse NCAA championship. The lacrosse team finished its spring tying a single-season record with 22 wins (22-1) and also claimed the NESCAC title. The women’s tennis team advanced to the NCAA semifinals, setting a program mark with its 19 victories (19-3). The Panther men’s tennis team also advanced to the NCAA Semifinals, finishing with a 19-7 record and a NESCAC championship. The outdoor track and field teams each accumulated cup points at the NCAA championships in Ohio.

MUHS FRESHMAN IVY Doran, a varsity soccer player, is inspired by the U.S. Women’s National Team and their play in the ongoing World Cup in France, and she says she believes the women’s World Cup players are “more honest about their injuries.” Photo courtesy of the Doran family

Soccer (Continued from Page 24) There is no doubt that Jill Ellis, the head coach of the United States women’s soccer team, provides a good role model for coaches like Francis. After Ellis was appointed to that post in May 2014, the women’s national team won the World Cup in 2015, and with the 13-0 win Tuesday afternoon, it is clear that there could be more success on the way. Players are also role models for young fans. For Elsa Masefield, a third-grader at Lincoln Community School and a strong player for Addison United, learning from the USA team members occurs when they are both on and off the field. Elsa is an avid USA women’s soccer fan, especially of striker Alex Morgan. Elsa identified Morgan as her favorite player after watching “Alex & Me,” a movie in which Morgan plays herself and helps a young girl after she does not at first make a club soccer team. Morgan serves as a

role model, someone Elsa said she could “learn techniques” from and “use them in her games.” In addition to learning from professional women’s soccer, Ivy Doran, an MUHS freshman and Far Post club player, said that she enjoys watching women’s soccer more because “there is less stopping for injuries.” Masefield also said the number of fouls and injuries — both real and embellished — in men’s soccer lead her to favor women’s soccer. She believes women players are “more honest about their injuries.” Ivy and Elsa are not alone in thinking this. Over the years, criticism has grown over “diving” and tactical faking of injuries in men’s soccer. Certainly, there is agreement that many are gathering to view the women’s games. As a whole, the World Cup brings the world together for a month and creates communities of soccer-lovers, both large and small. Sinclair described the tournament as a

VUHS 8TH-GRADER Sydney Adreon streams World Cup games for her friends during breaks during school days. Like most young women and girls around Addison County who play the sport she is a big fan of the U.S. National Women’s team.

Photo courtesy of the Adreon family

unique period in which “people put aside their differences to see a team that they support and can rally around.” Mardi Horne, an MUHS sophomore and also a member of the Tiger varsity, agreed with Masefield that watching the women’s World Cup helps to raise her skill level, but more importantly it brings her family together. Mardi’s younger sister, Meredith, is in sixth grade at Mary Hogan Elementary School, and they and their parents, Matt and Tracy Horne, who are Addison United

coaches, are all passionate soccer fans. Mardi describes soccer as a “defining aspect of (her) family.” All four family members play and have enjoyed watching the World Cup together. At Vergennes Union High School, 8th-grader Sydney Adreon, a member of the Queen City Soccer Club, has been providing her peers with soccer viewing on her Chromebook during their last week of school. At lunch, Adreon will have a crowd gather around her screen, peering over each other’s shoulders to look at all the

games. “People are just excited watching the game around my computer,” Adreon said. But she headed home after school this past Tuesday to watch the romp over Thailand with her dad. Like most U.S. fans Adreon enjoyed the performance. “I felt proud to have our country be so good,” she said. After that 13-0 win that Tuesday, U.S. fans were optimistic. At the risk of speaking too soon, Sinclair, who watched the United (See Inspire, Page 26)

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Inspire

MUHS SOPHOMORE MARDI Horne puts a shot on goal. Horne’s 6th-grade sister also plays soccer, and her parents both coach the sport. The entire family has been glued to the TV during the World Cup, now being played in France, especially when the U.S. women are playing.

Photo courtesy of the Horne family

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(Continued from Page 25) States take on and defeat Germany live in the semifinals in the 2015 World Cup, said she is feeling good about another U.S. World Cup win. After seeing the women have their way with Thailand, she reported that “it looks like the same core group,” and a strong one, at that. Masefield attended a more recent game, the U.S. women’s defeat of Mexico on May 26 in their last contest before the World Cup opener. She is feeling just as confident, if nothing else, because the U.S team seems to have the support it needs to succeed. Masefield’s take: “The lines for food were super long,” “People were super pumped,” and there was “really good energy.” Helen Anderson is an MUHS graduate who attends Scripps College and is interning at the Independent.

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8 p.m. Public Affairs MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, June 18 4:50 a.m. Birding by Ear Workshop 6 a.m. VT State Board of Education 11:44 a.m. Yoga for You 12 p.m. Yestermorrow - Historic New England Architecture 12:45 p.m. Master Angler - Cooking Fallfish Cakes 1 p.m. ACSD Board Meeting 3 p.m. Howard Coffin Vermont 1816 The Year Without a Summer 3:52 p.m. Summer Camps Okemo Valley 4:30 p.m. Y Connection Summer Camps 5 p.m. VYO Spring Concert 6:30 p.m. Spring into the Arts 8 p.m. Senior Moments - Shostakovich Class 6 9:30 p.m. Libraries Evolve 10 p.m. Do You Have a Book Inside You? Bill Schubart Wednesday, June 19 4:50 a.m. Birding by Ear Workshop 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:14 a.m. Bella Voce 8 a.m. VYO Spring Concert 9:30 a.m. The Story Matters 10 a.m. CCV Commencement 12:30 a.m. Shostakovich Class 6 3 p.m. Book Inside you? 4:21 p.m. Why Representation Matters in Childrens Books 5 p.m. Summer Camps 6 p.m. VYO Spring Concert 7:30 p.m. Spring Into the Arts - Robinson Olson 8:30 p.m. ACSD Board Mtg. 10:30 p.m. Garden Programs Thursday, June 20 5:30 a.m. Libraries Evolve 6 a.m. Yoga for You 7 a.m. Local School Board Mtgs. 9 a.m. ACSD Board Mtg. 11 a.m. Year Without Summer 12 p.m. Garden Programs 3:30 p.m. Shostakovich Class 6 5 p.m. All Things LGBT 6 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. VYO Spring Concert 8 p.m. The Story Matters Friday, June 21 6:30 a.m. Yoga

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Protect your chickens with some electric fencing VERMONT — Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife like the taste of chicken as much as humans do. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department urges poultry owners to use electric fencing and follow other precautions to protect their birds from predation. “We have had a dramatic increase in the number of complaints about bears, foxes, raccoons, fisher, coyotes, skunks, and bobcats preying on chickens,” said Colonel Jason Batchelder, Vermont’s chief game warden. “Many of the calls are coming from people who are new at keeping chickens and who do not provide sufficient protection for their birds.” “Electric net fencing, secure housing and a few other measures can help protect back yard chickens from wildlife predation,” he added. Protecting free-ranging chickens is impossible, so Batchelder urges people to keep their birds contained inside electric net fencing and to make sure any wire fencing is secure. Use of ¼ inch hardware cloth, especially along the bottom of an enclosure will block most small predators. Weasels can get through a one-inch opening. The electric netting, however, is good extra protection even outside the wire netting — especially against black bears, which are strong enough to break into most unprotected chicken coops. Several types of electric net

BACKYARD CHICKENS ARE prime targets for predators. Owners can protect them by using electric fencing and following other precautions.

Photo/John Hall, Vermont Fish & Wildlife

fencing are available. The netting is portable and can easily be used with moveable chicken pens. Here are some additional tips to help keep chickens safe: • Apply bacon grease or peanut butter to a spot on the electric fencing as an added deterrent. • Cover the tops of pens with wire or plastic netting to guard against attacks from avian and climbing predators. • Bury galvanized hardware cloth or netting 12 inches deep around the perimeter of the pen to prevent access by digging predators.

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• A motion-activated light to illuminate the coop after dark will discourage some predators. Motion-activated alarms also can deter them.

• Store poultry feed in a secure indoor location in tight containers, and only feed poultry the amount that can be consumed in one feeding.

Batchelder, who has chickens at home, says having your own back yard flock is fun, but that knowing how to protect them is essential for success.

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Madden

EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Daisy Madden of Middlebury recently won a first-place award for her entry in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2019 National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. Her colorful drawing of a red-breasted Merganser duck was judged best in Vermont in the division for artists ages seven through nine.

Photo courtesy of Meg Madden

(Continued from Page 1) Program. While drawing is an parent’s understandable pride; important part of the activity, her work recently caught the students also learn about North attention of judges in the U.S. American waterfowl, habitat Fish and Wildlife Service 2019 characteristics and conservation National Junior Duck Stamp Art principles. Contest. Her colorful drawing of It was a great experience for a red-breasted Merganser duck Daisy, who was encouraged recently won first to enter her duck place for the state of drawing into the Vermont in the age Daisy picked national competition. group for artists ages a Merganser Nicole Jeon, 16, of seven through nine. as her subject Scarsdale, N.Y., was “I was laughing the big winner of due to its and crying,” Daisy this year’s contest. smiled in recalling stunning Her painting of a her reaction upon colors. She harlequin duck will learning of her wielded pens, grace the 2019-2020 triumph, which pencils and Junior Duck Stamp. earned her an markers to The Junior Duck impressive blue Stamp program produce her ribbon, a certificate, began in 1989 as great coloring image, which an extension of pencils, a duck badge took her the Migratory Bird and what Madden two days to Conservation and described as a “really complete. Hunting Stamp, nice bird book.” commonly known As an added honor, as the Duck Stamp. The first her drawing was displayed national Junior Duck Stamp for more than a month at the art contest was held in 1993. Fairbanks Museum in St. The stamp encourages students Johnsbury. to explore their natural world, Daisy attends school at participate in outdoor recreation Middlebury’s Bridge School, activities, and learn wildlife which each winter sets aside management principles. Some a week during which students 3,000 Junior Duck Stamps are participate in special activities sold annually for $5 each. or clubs. And one of those clubs “I wanted to try it,” Daisy said was “duck drawing,” borrowing of the competition. from a science-based curriculum She picked a Merganser as her advanced by the Junior Duck subject due to its stunning colors. Stamp Conservation and Design She wielded pens, pencils and markers to produce her image, which took her two days to complete. She titled it “Sundown at the Duck Pond.” (See Stamp, Page 29)

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Childcare Stamp (Continued from Page 1) Johnson Children’s Center, and consultant Isaac Wagner told the council a recently completed feasibility study had, as expected, identified the need for at least that many childcare slots in the Vergennes area. “We’re pretty certain there’s a demand for childcare, particularly subsidized childcare,” Wagner said. Wagner also acknowledged Mary Johnson, which has for about a decade held a purchase option on an Armory Lane building lot, was “still struggling with how to afford” what could be a 7,500-square-foot building with a total project cost of up to $3.2 million. That figure includes planning, permitting, design and engineering, land purchase and construction, he said. But Saunders sounded a hopeful note. “I think we are very optimistic,” Saunders said. “Having real numbers to work toward is real progress.” Wagner said Mary Johnson could more easily afford to build and staff a center without providing infant and toddler care, which requires more intensive and expensive staffing, but that the organization is committed to filling that need in the Vergennes area. “We want to serve the community,” Wagner said. Financing for the project would almost certainly require the council’s cooperation in obtaining a Community Development Block Grant, he said, and other components would be smaller foundation and private grants, debt load funded by tuition, and, probably the biggest piece, New Market Tax Credits. Those tax credits encourage investment in projects in communities considered to be economically disadvantaged compared to the rest of the nation. If built, the Vergennes Mary Johnson center would be on the north side of Armory Lane, next to and west of the site of the new affordable housing project that will break ground there this summer. The senior housing project completed in 2012 is nearby on the opposite side of the road. Saunders and Wagner visited the council last week for a public hearing required to close the $30,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to Mary Johnson that funded the feasibility study. Council members reacted favorably to their presentation, which included drawings of a proposed building.

(Continued from Page 28) Daisy got a thrill seeing her picture displayed at the Fairbanks Museum, where officials granted her free admission upon learning she was a featured artist. Mother Meg Madden said she will scan her daughter’s drawing and copy the image onto cards, before framing it to hang in a prominent place in the house. Daisy continues to draw up a storm, and it’s a skill she’ll use often in a career she’s already mapped out for herself: Fashion designer. She makes dresses for her dolls and sketches outfits she hopes could some day be modeled on a runway. “Daisy has been drawing since she could hold a pencil,” said her mom, an artist in her own right. “She’s always had a natural knack for drawing. It’s something she does every day. Our house is filled with her artwork. Between my art supplies and her art supplies, our house is brimming with paper, pens, crayons and markers — you name it.” Meg marvels at the way Daisy draws portraits, capturing emotion and interesting features in her subjects. Daisy accompanies her mom to art shows where the young girl has sold some of her original jewelry. At one show, she made $20 drawing portraits of folks. It’s nice as a kid to see your latest drawing go up on your kitchen refrigerator. But it’s not every day you create something so special that it wins statewide accolades. “I’m so proud of her and happy for her,” Madden said. “I think it’s the first of many amazing things she’ll do with her art.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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YOU NEVER KNOW what you might find. Nancy Orvis, one of the organizers of the Jerusalem schoolhouse flea market, shows off a pith helmet, a pair of headphones and a meat grinder — some of the items for sale on Friday. Independent photos/Steve James

Starksboro hosts flea market to help restore schoolhouse By STEVE JAMES The Jerusalem schoolhouse in South Starksboro dates from 1874, but it hasn’t hosted any students for years. This past Friday and Saturday, the historic building was a happening place when it hosted a flea market that raised funds to restore the building, which is currently used for community events. Susan Klaiber, a member of the Friends of the Jerusalem Schoolhouse committee, said restoration plans involve removing the adjoining firehouse, which will be located elsewhere. Then the building will be returned to

its original state as a one-room schoolhouse. Another committee member, Nancy Orvis, who helped organize the flea market, said her husband, Greg, had attended the one-room school from first through eighth grade. Previous fundraisers have netted between $1,000 and $1,500 and this latest sale hoped to reach a similar target, Orvis said. Klaiber said the town had approved the initial restoration plan, and an architect was now drawing up more detailed plans that would then go to a vote next March at annual town meeting.

SUSAN KLAIBER TAKES a swing at fundraising with one of three sets of children’s golf clubs on sale at the flea market to help finance restoration of the building built in South Starksboro in 1874. Independent photo/Steve James

VOLUNTEER JULIE SOPHER displays an oil lamp for sale at the Jerusalem schoolhouse flea market in South Starksboro on Friday.

NANCY ORVIS, LEFT, and Susan Klaiber, members of the Friends of the Jerusalem Schoolhouse committee, show off items for sale at the flea market to raise funds for the restoration of the 145-year-old building.

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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.

If interested, please email your resumé with “Front Office Assistant application” in the subject line to: Angelo Lynn, publisher at angelo@addisonindependent.com

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

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Help Wanted APPLEWALD FARM, LITCHFIELD, ME needs 1 temporary workers 7/1/2019 to 10/18/2019, work tools, supplies, equip‑ ment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot rea‑ sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimburse‑ ment and subsistence is provided upon comple‑ tion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during the contract period. Workers not required to work ex‑ tra hours offered. $13.25 per hr. or applicable piece rate. Applicants apply at, Augusta Career Center (207) 624‑5120 or apply for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job order #377353. Suc‑ cessful applicant will have significant experience identifying, picking, as‑ sessing, harvesting, and handling a variety of fruits and vegetables. Other job duties maintain gardens through weeding, hoeing, and completing activities involved with irrigation or watering crops. Successful applicant will be willing and able to work long hours in all weather conditions. Must be able to regularly lift fifty pounds. Ability to interact in a cheerful and positive manner with other employees and customers is a must.

FLORAL MERCHANDISER P/T. Middlebury area morning hours. Fun, creative, flexible posi‑ tion ideal for a candidate who can work indepen‑ dently with honesty and integrity. Please submit resume to: Claudette at simplyreadyflowers@ gmail.com.

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Full-time food service My fresh In East Middlebury Apply in Store or online at Maplefields.com

Full-time Assistant Manager and Manager In Training

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Custodians Addison Central School District is seeking one part time Custodian and a full time Lead Evening Custodian, Monday through Friday second shift. Experience is a plus, but not required. Apply through Schoolspring or by sending a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. E.O.E.

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American Legion Post 50 in Castleton

Seeking a full time Post Manager. The duties include forecasting, planning and managing all orders, employees, buildings and finances. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational and computer skills in MS suite, internet and accounting programs. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. If qualified, mail your resume, cover letter and three references to 2nd Vice Commander, PO Box 355, Bomoseen, VT 05732 or drop it off in a sealed envelope at the Post.

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Full-time and part-time Cashier Positions Opening, closing and mid shifts and weekends.

JOB FAIR - Thursday June 20th 3pm to 6pm Maplefields Middlebury 60 North Pleasant Street from On the spot interviews, application can be done onsite. Maplefields Bristol, & Maplefields New Haven Maplefields Middlebury & Maplefields East Middlebury

Do you want a job with a competitive wage, predictable schedule, paid time off, top notch medical insurance, and a fun, lively work atmosphere where you can do something that makes a difference? If so, we want to talk with you. HOPE is seeking a few dedicated, hardworking, team members who have good communication skills, and an eye for details. Mechanical ability, cash register experience, and customer service skills are a plus. To apply, send resume and brief letter of interest to receptionist@hope-vt.org, or mail to or drop off at 282 Boardman St., Middlebury.

Middlebury Maplefields 60 North Pleasant St., Middlebury

Counseling Service of Addison County Community Mental Health Nurse The CRT Program at CSAC is seeking an RN to be part of dynamic community based teaming in working with adults coping with life impacting mental health conditions. The role would include oversight of medications at our residential programs, facilitation of healthcare follow up for clients, and help with wellness engagement. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and who would welcome being part of a collaborative and innovative work environment. Please submit your application at: https://www.csac-vt.org/careers/ Equal opportunity employer

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VAN DRIVER/ CHILDCARE WORKER

Could that dog be lost? Check the Addy Indy Classifieds to see.

We are seeking a van driver/childcare worker who will transport children and their parents as well as provide childcare at our Center. Strong candidates must have knowledge of child development, family systems, adolescent development, mental health issues, and excellent judgment. This is a full- time position with generous benefits, total hours negotiable. A clean driving record and experience with children and families a must. Contact Info: Please contact Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org Deadline July 1, 2019

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Help Wanted RECEPTIONIST ‑ SUM‑ MER POSITION Middle‑ bury law firm seeks a quali‑ fied individual to handle reception desk respon‑ sibilities from mid‑June through mid‑August. Du‑ ties include greeting cli‑ ents and vendors, routing inbound phone calls, cal‑ endaring and related office tasks. Candidates should possess excellent com‑ munications skills, have a pleasant telephone man‑ ner, be computer literate, organized, and be able to work in a fast paced envi‑ ronment. Salary commen‑ surate with experience. This is a fulltime tempo‑ rary position. Reply with resume and cover letter to Richard Dorfman, Busi‑ ness Manager, Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP, 111 South Pleasant St., PO Drawer 351, Middlebury, VT 05753 or via email to: rdorfman@langrock.com. 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 get‑ ting 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 nature. She smokes, and has an indoor cat. A county setting is ideal. Generous tax‑free stipend, monthly room and board payment and a re‑ spite budget. Call Donna Quesnel at Community Associate. (802)388‑4021.

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For Sale 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. R E F R I G E R ATO R , KENMORE. 2 years old, top freezer, black stainless, runs perfect. 30” wide. New $800. Asking $400. 802‑989‑5773, leave message. 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.

Vacation Rentals 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.

Sunny Downtown Middlebury, 1 bedroom, all utilities included.

Very Convenient 1 bedroom apartment. Upstairs in renovated, charming, historic cottage. Located literally steps from downtown shops and restaurants, The Marbleworks, two blocks from Middlebury College. All new, top of the line appliances (washer, dryer, range, dishwasher). Private entrance, off street parking. All utilities included. No pets. References and credit report required. Call for showings. 802-9892234. $1200 a month.

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

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BRIDPORT:SUNNY, SPA‑ CIOUS 1/br. apartment. Beautiful views, garden space. All utilities included except heat. Washer/dryer. No pets. No smoking. $900 per month. 802‑349‑9624.

MIDDLEBURY‑ STUDIO apartment. Country setting, unfurnished, wifi, sat. TV, no smoking, no pets. 388‑7249 leave message.

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

BRIAN’S FARM SUPPLY, net wrap, bale wrap, baler twine and bunker covers. 802‑355‑2076.

MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking. Can be subdivided. Re‑ al‑Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

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

B R I S TO L V I L L A G E , HIGHLY visible retail/of‑ fice street level space on the Main Street. Available now. $1,370 mo. Approx. 1,800 SF. Basement space also available. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@WallaceRE.com. EAST MIDDLEBURY ‑ FURNISHED room to rent. All included in a lovely, classic home. Shared kitchen, shared bath. In‑ cludes wifi, cable, w/d and parking. $450/mo. Call/text Susan 802‑989‑8941. EAST MIDDLEBURY, SPACIOUS 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, quaint neigh‑ borhood. W/D hookup, yard space, screened porch. New carpet, paint. Lawn care and trash re‑ moval included. First, last plus deposit. Credit refer‑ ence. 1 year lease. $1,200/ mo. Available June 1st. 802‑352‑4124, leave mes‑ sage.

2,500 SQ. FT. AVAIL‑ ABLE in industrial zone. Exchange Street, Middle‑ bury. 802‑388‑4831. 4 BR, 2 1/2 BATH, fin‑ ished basement, secluded cul‑de‑sac, minutes to Middlebury. Available mid July, $1,800 per month + heat and utilities. Pets negotiable. References required. 5,000 SQ. FT. AVAILABLE. Retail, light industry/com‑ mercial, office space, food operation. Route 7, Middle‑ bury. 802‑349‑8544.

MOTORIZED WHEEL CHAIR, Pronto brand with new battery. Can de‑ liver locally. $500. OBO. 802‑989‑8634.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Ad‑ dison. Available storage space in my barn for sum‑ mer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or run‑ ning water. The barn is also available for lease. The en‑ trance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

ONE BEDROOM apart‑ ment. Available June 1st. $925 month, heat and elec‑ tricity included. Private and quiet. No pets, no smoking. New Haven, 802‑377‑7024. RIPTON: SHARE A HOME w/woman in her 60s who enjoys VPR & gardening. $400/mo. (all inc.) plus help w/ yardwork. No smoking. No deposit. 863‑5625, Ho‑ meShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refs, background check required. EHO. PROF. F. WISHES to share new 2 bed. Furnished apt. W/D, all hardwood floors, housekeeping. 987‑489‑5810.

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

SHOREHAM: SHARE A home w/ woman who enjoys animals & the out‑ doors. $500/mo. Seeking a house‑mate who is cat & dog friendly. No additional pets/smoking. Shared bath. No deposit. 863‑5625. Ho‑ meShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refs, background check required. EHO.

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ARE YOU A WINE maker? Used grape de‑stemmer, carboys, wine bottles and glasses available for $1,200. 462‑2077.

POOL TABLE, SLATE 46”x78”. New felt, balls, cues, cover. Upright freezer. Wine making equipment: 5 gallon glass bottles, corker, bubblers, bottles, etc. 802‑453‑3504.

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EAST MIDDLEBURY, DAI‑ SY Lane Lot #11. Beautiful, level 1/2 acre building lot with good southern ex‑ posure on a private lane. Town water, power and cable hookups at curb‑ side. Site approved for four bedroom home with conventional (no mound necessary) septic system. $68,000. Call Jack Brown 388‑7350. PORT HENRY, N.Y. lake view home. Owner financ‑ ing. Asking $32,500. Hard‑ wood floors throughout. Six miles to Champlain bridge. Payment less than rent. 518‑597‑3270.

LAND FOR SALE in Weybridge.

GOT MUD? NEED GRASS? Custom no‑till drilling for pasture rehab and renovation in Cen‑ tral Addison County. Call 989‑2341. HAY FOR SALE. Small square bales, first cut + mulch. 802‑349‑9281. 802‑453‑4481. WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

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

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing. Particularly on sites like Craigslist. And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say. The federal government is watching for such discrimination. Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944. Talk to our sales professionals.

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Green Mt. Club unveils digital map of the Long Trail VERMONT — The Green Mountain Club has announced that it now offers a complete digital map of the Long Trail. The

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where network connections are spotty, if they exist at all. The digital map also allows users to see exact GPS

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

coordinates at any time, mark places of interest, record GPS tracks, and plot geotagged photos on the maps. The Long Trail map combined with the Long Trail Guide and The Long Trail End-to-Ender’s Guide provide a comprehensive resource to plan Long Trail hikes. The map includes up-todate information about shelter and trail locations, mileages, and suggested day hikes. All proceeds raised by these maps benefit the work of the Green Mountain Club to maintain and protect Vermont’s hiking trails. Green Mountain Club Operations and Publications

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LINCOLN — On Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, there will be a community play performance of “Silas Takes the Air” at Burnham Hall at 7 p.m. The play is a 1920’s comedy that was at one time performed by our own Lincoln centenarian, Hattie Brown. The cast is mostly made up of Lincoln folks, with directors Martha Chesley and Andrea Gordon, of Mt. Abe Fall Musical fame. The seating is general admission. They won’t be selling tickets, but there will be a donation jar at the door. In the spirit of celebrating 100 years of Burnham, special front row seating in extra

Public Notices TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given in accord with 32 V.S.A. § 4111 that the undersigned Listers for the Town of Middlebury completed the abstract of individual lists (abstract) of property owners as of April 1, 2019, and lodged the abstract in the office of the clerk on June 5, 2019 for the inspection of taxpayers. Pre-grievance hearings are June 18-21 by appointment. Call 388-8100 x 250 to schedule an appointment. Grievances must be in writing and received (postmarks not accepted) by the close of business on June 24, 2019. Grievance hearings are by appointment. At the close of grievance hearings, the Listers shall make such corrections in the abstract as were determined upon hearing or otherwise. Unless cause to the contrary is shown, the contents of said abstract will, for the tax year 2019, become the grand list of the town of each taxpayer named therein. Beth Dow, Hudson Tilford, Gary Baker, Listers of the Town of Middlebury 6/10, 6/13, 6/17, 6/20

Coordinator Matt Krebs reminds hikers that even with a digital option, hikers should always, “carry a paper map and compass while hiking as well. Mobile devices break and batteries die and it’s important to stay found while recreating in the backcountry.” For more information visit the Green Mountain Club website to see the complete catalog of digital maps, which also includes Mount Mansfield and the Worcester Range, Camel’s Hump and the Monroe Skyline, Killington Area with Ascutney and Okemo, and Manchester Area with Stratton and Bromley.

comfy chairs is available at $100 per seat. These special seats are limited, so contact Sally Ober at 802-349-3440 to reserve yours. Refreshments will be provided during intermission. This should be an entertaining night out that you won’t want to miss. FROM THE TOWN: The Lincoln Select Board has announced that the first Walter S. Burnham Award for Community Service will go to Mt. Abraham High School student, Roman Mayer. Roman’s experiences in the Lincoln community and beyond have taught him the value of giving of himself and in contributing to make Lincoln a great place to live. A state champion wrestler, Roman has taken a leadership role with the Eagles Youth Wrestling Team, inspiring them to work hard and to be good sports. Walter Burnham encouraged young people of Lincoln to understand and appreciate the value of volunteerism. The award and a check for $500 will be presented to Roman before the June 22 performance of “Silas Takes the Air.” Congratulations, Roman Mayer! The third annual X Out Xotics weed pulling event will be happening on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., meeting at the pavilion behind the firehouse. This year’s focus will be on pulling poison parsnip. Wear long sleeves, pants and bring gloves. Lunch is courtesy of the Lincoln General Store. Prizes will be given to all participants. Patrons can now check out tennis rackets at the Lincoln Library. A big thank you to the Addison Community Athletic Foundation, for providing the library with three adult tennis (See Lincoln, Page 39)

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LANDOWNERS WITH 10-PLUS acres of field can help protect grassland birds such as bobolinks by delaying mowing until mid-August. Photo/John Hall

Delay mowing to protect the birds MONTPELIER — From bobolinks flushing up from a grassy field to the beautiful song of an eastern meadowlark, grassland birds greatly enrich summer in Vermont. But many of these species are in decline due to the loss of appropriate grassland habitat. Landowners can make a difference by altering the times of year they mow fields that are 10 acres or larger. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont are encouraging landowners to help promote these beloved species by waiting a little longer to mow and give these birds a chance to complete their nesting season. “People maintain large fields and meadows in Vermont for a variety of reasons, from commercial hayfields and grazing pastures, to simple aesthetic beauty,” said Steve Parren, biologist for the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. “Mowing is the most common means of maintaining the grasses but if mowed too soon in the summer, many grassland bird species will lose their nest and any hatchlings.” Bobolinks build nests from May through July among the grasses and wildflowers of fields

and meadows. When bobolinks are present, other grassland bird species such as savannah sparrows and grasshopper sparrows, may also be nesting among the grasses. Deer fawns, wild turkey chicks, and other animals take refuge in the grass, and are also at risk by mowing too early. According to Parren, landowners who mow their fields for aesthetic reasons can maintain these fields and accommodate the nesting birds simply by cutting after August 1. Farmers and other landowners who use the grass for hay can follow a regime that protects nesting grassland birds, including cutting before June and then waiting at least 65 days, or around August 15 to cut again. For farmers who maintain commercial hayfields and grazing pastures, Audubon Vermont coordinates the Bobolink Project in association with Mass Audubon, the University of Vermont, and several other partners. The Bobolink Project uses donated funds to provide financial assistance to participating farmers who modify their mowing schedules so that grassland nesting birds

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can successfully raise their young. This year, they are working with 15 farmers to protect more than 839 acres of grassland habitat. “Birders and farmers both care about birds. The Bobolink Project is a great way for the general public to help support grassland bird conservation,” said Mark LaBarr, conservation program manager, Audubon Vermont. For more information, go to bobolinkproject.com or for landowner management assistance, see vtfishandwildlife. com.

Lincoln (Continued from Page 38) rackets, and one for children. There are also a couple different tennis balls, for learners (with less bounce) and regular tennis balls. Come check them out of the library and have fun on our town court. REMINDER: The Children’s

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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