Monday, July 2, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 10

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, July 2, 2018

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Violin, cello, piano unite

• Julia Salerno is part of a chamber music trio that will perform in Rochester. See Arts Beat on Pages 10-13.

New laws take effect in Vermont • The Legislature worked on more than the state budget.

Read about some of other bills that passed on Page 7.

Marlin winner

MIDDLEBURY’S HOLLY STAATS powers her way to a win in the U-14 butterfly at the Middlebury swim team meet against Burlington Country Club last Tuesday evening. For results and more photos, see Pages 18-19.

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Eagle Scouts

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Briggs launches second try for Senate seat Addison man calling for lower taxes

By JOHN FLOWERS ADDISON — Addison Republican Peter Briggs is taking another run at the state Senate, where he hopes to rally support for growing the economy and decreasing taxes.

Briggs, a 27-year-old dairy farmer, is making his second consecutive bid for one of the two seats in the Vermont Senate representing Addison County, Huntington and Buel’s Gore. He finished third in

Board members bid fond adieu to ANeSU Two businesses cease operations • Clay’s in Middlebury and Carol’s coffee shop in New Haven both closed. Middlebury Carol’s hangs on. See Page 2.

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — The Addison Northeast Supervisory Union (ANeSU) is no more, as it is making way for the Mount Abraham Unified School District.

Individual ANeSU boards met for the last time on Tuesday night at Mount Abraham Union High School.

At a reception immediately afterward, past and present board members reflected on their tenure in the ANeSU and looked ahead to July 1, when the Act 46 district consolidation plan approved in 2016 was set to reach

its completion and those boards were to be officially dissolved, to be replaced by one centralized Mount Abraham Unified School District (MAUSD) board.

“I remember one time spending two hours at a meeting just talking about the price of milk for school lunches,” said Elin Melchior, who served on the Bristol Elementary School board for 11 years. “We were actually crunching numbers on paper. Now we have a food program director who does that.”

Bob Radler, who served on the Monkton Central School board (See ANeSU, Page 22)

2016 in a four-way race that saw re-election of incumbent state Sens. Claire Ayer of Addison and Christopher Bray of New Haven, both Democrats.

Ayer has decided not to seek reelection after a 16-year run.

Briggs took a pass this year on

running for a House seat representing the Addison-3 district. It could have been a smoother election path for him to join the state Legislature in January. Addison-3 — which includes the town’s of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and (See Briggs, Page 17)

Vt. visits change the life of a kid from Brooklyn

Dudley found new family in Bristol

By JAMES FINN ADDISON COUNTY — When Israel Dudley made his inaugural trip to Vermont, the first thing that jumped out at him was the silence.

“It was scary,” he said. “I was used to sirens and cars and constant noise, and it’s just so quiet in Vermont.”

Until Dudley was 11, the native of the Crown Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn, N.Y., had never ventured outside of New York City.

That summer, the nonprofit Fresh Air Fund gave him the chance to (See Visits, Page 16)

ISRAEL DUDLEY POSES with Middlebury’s Deborah Dickerson, his Fresh Air Fund host mom, whom he often refers to simply as “mom.”

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Carol’s closes New Haven diner; Clay’s ends its run Owners point to declining receipts

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Carol’s Hungry Mind Café on June 24 closed its diner/coffee shop at 7404 Route 7 north in New Haven, but founder/ owner John Melanson is hoping to keep the original Carol’s location open at 24 Merchants Row in Middlebury.

June 24 was also the last day of business at the Clay’s Clothing store at 60 Main St., Middlebury. The business had enjoyed a more than 25-year run in the county’s shire town, but finally succumbed to what

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staff down to himself and one other person who is working three hours a day. Melanson is trying to pare his costs to a bare minimum — and is

gratefully accepting donations — in an effort to pay off back rent and taxes and hopefully extend the coffee shop’s life into July, when he

said business traditionally picks up.

“It’s coming back and getting stronger,” Melanson said.

(See Closings, Page 3)

Vergennes Recreation Committee revived

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council has agreed to revive the city’s recreation committee, a step council members on Tuesday said would help city officials stay on top of maintaining existing facilities and provide them ideas and guidance for new offerings.

The new group will operate under the name of the Recreation Facilities and Programs Advisory Committee and should begin operations this summer.

Mayor Renny Perry said the council could begin appointing members “at the next council meeting, actually, if we follow the charge” outlined in a document written up for council approval at its June 26 meeting.

That document calls for a committee to consist of a council member, a student, four city residents and a school representative (the city’s pool, skate park, tennis courts, skating rink and basketball hoops are all near Vergennes Union Elementary School).

It calls for them to “maintain a close

working relationship” with the city manager. On this past Tuesday the council decided members would be appointed annually.

The group will elect its own chairperson, and the council added it should also pick a clerk/secretary to help the group meet open meeting requirements, including advertising meetings and keeping minutes and posting them online.

The council began to talk of reviving the committee when it recently evaluated the skate park, a process

than included a site visit and a decision to perform deferred maintenance and move a tennis backboard that was isolating the facility. Alderman David Austin was set this past Saturday to lead a volunteer crew that would apply sealant to its wooden structures.

The committee’s mission will include acting in “an advisory capacity” on programming, facilities operation and maintenance, policies, revenue generation, capital investments, and public outreach, including surveys and studies.

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ownership described as a two-year period of declining sales and the portend of additional challenges posed by the downtown Middlebury rail bridges project.

The closing of Clay’s, coupled with Carol’s tenuous financial status, present more unwelcome news for Middlebury’s downtown retail scene. As previously reported by the Independent, the Ben Franklin on Main Street store will close later this summer and The Diner on Merchants Row closed on Memorial Day. Both Ben Franklin and The Diner had been downtown mainstays for generations.

Other local businesses are girding for major construction that will come with the replacement of the Main Street and Merchants Row rail bridges. That $72 million project is expected to bring some detours, traffic delays and noise to the village during portions of the next three years.

State and local officials and a citizens’ group are taking steps to mitigate the project impacts for affected merchants and residents.

Those efforts will continue to be chronicled in the Independent.

Thursday saw Melanson serving as host, baker, counter person and barista at Carol’s. He has pared his

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Closings its 13th birthday.

(Continued from Page 2) “I don’t know if I’m going to But not strong enough to sustain make it here; I go day to day,” two coffee shops, he conceded.

It was in 2015 that Melanson Melanson said. “I’m doing everyopened the Route 7 Carol’s in thing I can to keep it afloat, and New Haven to try and give the appreciate the help of everyone who small enterprise some stability in has contributed.

“I wake up, bake the scones, anticipation of lost sales during the Middlebury rail bridges project. He eventually close the place and move was upbeat this past spring about on to the next day,” he added. “If progress at the new spot, but had to somebody at some point says, ‘You shut down both the Middlebury and don’t have enough money and I’m going to have to shut New Haven locations you down… then I’ll for several days last “I don’t know if be shut down — kickmonth pending an agreement with the I’m going to make ing and screaming.’”

If Carol’s does Vermont Department it here; I go day close, he believes of Taxes on payback to day. I’m doing it will be greatly of back taxes. everything I can missed.

“To reopen either to keep it afloat, “I never realized it place, I had to have and appreciate would be so much of more money,” Melanthe help of a community space,” son explained.

Carol’s supporters everyone who has Melanson said.

CLAY’S supplied him with contributed.”

Meanwhile, Clay’s a financial lifeline — John Melanson permanently closed through a gofundme its doors at 60 Main campaign and individual contributions, one of them St. on June 24 after a more than for $5,000. But Melanson decided 25-year run in Addison County’s he couldn’t afford to run both shire town. Kurt and Laura Reichelt places anymore. So he reopened the founded Clay’s — which bills itself Middlebury Carol’s and bid a sad as “A Unique Women’s Clothing Store” — back in 1971. There were farewell to the Route 7 spot.

He lauded his Route 7 landlord for until recently a combined total of his willingness to work with him to nine Clay’s stores in Vermont, New sustain the New Haven Carol’s. Still, Hampshire and Massachusetts. That Melanson didn’t see how he could number has now declined to seven, make the numbers work. Faced following last month’s closing of with a difficult choice, he knew his the Middlebury and Rutland stores.

Elke Reichelt, district manager “real love” was the Merchants Row for the company, said she made Carol’s.

Melanson also gave kudos to his the painful decision to shutter the Merchants Row landlord, Doug Nedde, whom he described as being “very fair,” in spite of the approximately $20,000 in back rent that has accrued.

But he realizes time might be running out.

“He’s talking seriously though about not being able to support me anymore,” he said.

Melanson vowed to keep plugging away to keep Carol’s chugging past

CLAY’S CLOTHING STORE at 60 Main St. in downtown Middlebury closed on June 24. Owners cited declining sales and the upcoming rail bridges project as the main reasons for closing.

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two stores after a roughly two-year pattern of declining sales at both locations. She said the Middlebury store faced additional challenges of inadequate nearby parking and a rail bridges project that will disrupt downtown activities for portions of the next three years.

Reichelt said she spent several

months looking for a different Middlebury location for Clay’s, one that could afford more parking and some distance from the impending construction disruption.

“There really wasn’t anything to move into,” she said. “At this point, we’re not actively looking anymore.”

Reichelt won’t rule out a Clay’s return to Middlebury if the right space were to open up.

“Middlebury is a great community to be in,” she said. “We loved our loyal customers and we will miss them.”

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Editorials

Shootings: A national disgrace The shooting deaths of five journalists at the offices of the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland last Thursday is another tragic story tied to a sickness in American culture: the appeal of mass shootings by those who feel wronged.

In this case, the focus is not on the weapon used — a shotgun, legally purchased — but on the fact that the newsroom was targeted by the alleged assailant, 38-year-old Jarrod Ramos, for reporting a crime he had committed in 2011. Ramos had sued the paper for defamation in 2015, lost that case but maintained a vendetta against the newspaper.

Three years later, in an atmosphere that has become charged with hate speech and political violence, Ramos chose revenge by charging into the newspaper offices and shooting through the glass door of the newsroom killing innocent reporters, editors and an assistant salesperson. It was a crime of hate and vindictiveness.

We stand in solidarity with our fellow journalists throughout the country and world, and grieve the loss suffered at the Capital Gazette. As journalists, we often put ourselves at risk reporting the naked truth of the ill-deeds done by criminals in our communities, or raising the ire of community members that may simply have a different point of view. In this environment, our own president has wished harm on those who don’t agree with him (encouraging his supporters to beat up hecklers at his rallies or issuing not-so-subtle threats to political opponents) and he consistently attacks the press as enemies of the people. Trump has ramped up this us-versus-them mentality, which has spread its ill will across the nation and shows little sign of abating.

But journalists are not to be singled out for the nation’s sympathy. Like teachers and students, policemen and firefighters, concertgoers and political marchers, we are all in this together. Each life lost at the hands of such senseless violence is a tragedy that must move us all closer to resolution if the nation’s well-intentioned center is to hold.

Angelo Lynn

‘A summer can last a lifetime’ Israel Dudley’s experience living with a Middlebury family through the Fresh Air Fund is as heart-warming as any story could be. An inner-city youth from Brooklyn, he first came to Vermont as a 11-year-old to live with the Matt and Deborah Dickerson family, who at the time had three sons at their rural home in Bristol.

Israel would spend the next four summers with the Dickerson family, becoming close to his new-found brothers and family. He did all the things the program hopes to provide: learned how to swim, petted farm animals, went fishing with Matt, enjoyed biking with Deborah, and playing football and basketball outside with the Dickerson’s three sons. Add the trips to Burlington to watch Lake Monster’s baseball games and other family outings, and Dudley was introduced to what was a very different way of life.

Years later and now 26, Dudley will be a senior at Castleton University next year majoring in psychology, and he still considers the Dickerson’s family. To add emphasis to that statement, this past February he served as best man at one of the Dickerson’s son’s wedding.

This summer Dudley is in Manhattan working as a communications intern with the Fresh Air Fund, which has brought his connection to the Dickerson’s into clear focus. “The tagline of the Fresh Air Fund right now is ‘Because a summer can last a lifetime,’” Dudley said. “When I look at my relationships with the Dickersons, the relationships that I have formed over the years with the parents and the brothers, that’s exactly what that message captures: relationships that have lasted a lifetime, and I’m so grateful for that.”

As for the Dickerson family, Matthew summed up what the program also brings to host families. “I think we maybe benefitted more than he did from getting to know him, learning from his experiences and seeing his generosity and his good character, his ability to enjoy life, to not be dependent on a lot of possessions to be able to enjoy things.”

Stories like this are why the Fresh Air Fund has been the success that it is since its start in 1877. For more information, see www.freshair.org.

Angelo Lynn

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The eagle has landed

JUSTIN ALLEN, MANAGER of Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf campus in Ripton, replaces the historic eagle back atop the Bread Loaf Inn sign last Wednesday afternoon. The eagle, dating from the early 1900s, was removed three years ago and renovated before going back up last week.

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Letters to the Editor Business owner wonders about choice to hike taxes Vermont’s budget standoff has ended. Our legislators fought hard for a tax increase, and they won.

Despite new state revenue projections suggesting first a $44 million surplus and now a $55 million revenue surplus, taxes on many Vermonters will go up.

Taxes will rise on my company’s business property. Taxes will also rise for your hair stylist, your plumber, your local auto repair shop, your local bookstore, and other small businesses. Property taxes on rental housing — and likely rents — will rise for the many Vermonters who

live in rented homes and apartments.

If you are fortunate enough to have a deer camp or a woodlot, your taxes will go up, too.

In an unusually protracted legislative session that included two sustained budget vetoes, the Legislature ran out the clock on potential negotiations with the governor, and a state government shutdown loomed closer. With time running out, the governor made the responsible decision to end the uncertainty and keep the government running.

Supporters of raising taxes framed

the debate as one of good fiscal policy, but I think this had a lot to do with politics within branches of the Legislature and with the Legislature’s relationship with the governor.

The governor has been weakened politically by his courageous change of heart to support state gun legislation, and now he has been forced to give in on his pledge not to raise our taxes.

These factors may affect the outcome of November’s election, and I believe they should.

If Vermonters want a governor (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, July 2, 2018 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Remember ‘Kennedyites,’ Lazarus I read with great interest Greg Dennis’ column, “When the Hippies took over Vermont” (June 21, 2018), a review of a recent book by Yvonne Daley and a reminiscence of the migration of Boomers to Vermont. I came to Middlebury in 1962, but I am not a Boomer — I was already over 30. However, I taught many of them, some of whom settled here and became my friends; two in particular have made substantial contributions to the Middlebury townscape and its economy via The Marble Works Business District and Danforth Pewter. I feel a special pride in their achievements, although I can claim no credit for them.

But there was also a dark, tragic side to that era. Being free was a challenge that some Boomers could not handle and it destroyed them. Sadly, I witnessed that also.

However, my reason for writing is to offer a different take from Mr. Dennis’ narrative. He’s right, Vermont politics did indeed undergo a major change in the early 1960s, but one could argue the prime movers of that change were from an earlier generation than the Boomers. Phil Hoff was elected governor in 1962 and served three terms. He was a Kennedyite, a member of the generation described in John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address as a generation “born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace.”

This was the generation that served in the Second World War, and whom Tom Brokaw described as “the greatest generation.”

Vermont was probably the greatest beneficiary of the Kennedy era.

Short and unhappy though it was, its seeds took root and flourished here.

It is especially important for us in this Town to recall that one

of the movers of that change was from Middlebury: Stan Lazarus represented Middlebury in the Vermont House along with Phil Hoff. Lazarus became the future governor’s chief political strategist, served in his administration, and became an architect of political change in the state. He was mentor to my wife, Betty, and it was under his influence and tutelage that she entered politics, and became the first woman to be elected to the Vermont House as a Democrat.

Stan was also the proprietor of Lazarus Department Store. Young families did all their shopping there, for one could always be assured of quality goods and well-fitting shoes for the children.

Besides, anyone could charge in Stan’s store, and there were discounts for all. They varied, some of them as much as 100 percent, depending on one’s needs and ability to pay. It was Stan’s way of doing justice and redistributing wealth. Everything in Stan’s store was affordable.

He is surely one of Middlebury’s distinguished personages and should be counted among the Stewarts, the Swifts and the Seymours. Yet there is no memorial to him. Some years ago, I recommended that Printer’s Alley might be renamed Lazarus Lane, but there was no support for this. It would be fitting if the new park to be built on the spot where his store once stood were named Lazarus Park with a historical marker. Middlebury must not forget this kind, generous, decent, modest, unostentatious, and upright man. He was not much to look at, but his soul was beautiful and noble. And he excelled in doing good.

Victor Nuovo, Middlebury

There is no reason to fear refugees and immigrants Aren’t you afraid?

That’s what a friend messaged me after they read my postings about helping Syrians, Afghanis and Iraqis out of flimsy “life rafts” and giving them medical care after they fled across the Aegean Sea. After they fled their cities, homes, hospitals and schools that were being bombed relentlessly, and witnessed their family members being murdered in front of them.

Their question brought me up short — no, I wasn’t afraid, and it had never crossed my mind. I was anguished at what little I knew about what they were going through, I was determined to bring a message of love and welcome from my country, but never afraid. “No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.” Poet Warsan Shire says it so well. No one brings their children on a dangerous journey because they want to, but because they have to.

The people we helped became friends, friends who were so vastly grateful that they gave us gifts from what few possessions they had. All they wanted was a safe place for their family.

We live in a time when the rate of human migration because of climate

change and other global pressures is increasing dramatically — we must address the crisis NOW, and plan forward inclusively and compassionately.

Since the April 6 Department of Justice announcement of the “Zero Tolerance Policy,” asylum seekers and others seeking refuge are met with inhumane conditions and unjust due process. The current presidential administration and its sycophantic ‘media’ partners fan the flames of separation, fear and hatred by parading false narratives that immigrants are rapists, thieves, and murderers, that they are in fact inhuman and not deserving of respect and decency, let alone a safe refuge for their families.

“In fact, immigrants in general, and undocumented immigrants in particular, commit crimes at far lower rates than native-born Americans. That includes violent crime, according to research from the Cato Institute.” (WAPO Catherine Rampell Columnist June 21, 2018) I live on stolen ground — land of the Abenaki and other tribes of people who don’t look like me, a white woman whose ancestors came here as immigrants from England

and Germany. Many who don’t look like me came before us to build this country, to shed blood sweat and tears and lost loved ones to hate and racism and still build this country. This president and his appointees were elected to lift up white supremacy.

That’s exactly what these despicable policies and practices are — white supremacy flexing its ugly muscle.

It is OUR responsibility to rise up against fear and hatred, flex our muscles of democracy, love and inclusion with fierce determination to say: We will NOT allow that to be our America anymore!

Mari Cordes Lincoln

ask every candidate — for governor, lieutenant governor, the House and the Senate — where they stand on this issue. We must ask, under what conditions would candidates vote against an increase in taxes on Vermonters.

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Letter (Continued from Page 4) who will raise their taxes in a year when the state has a large budget surplus, then voters can throw out this governor in November and choose from one of the many gubernatorial candidates who may be more willing to raise their taxes.

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As a relative newcomer to Middlebury (about 9 years), the first thing that occurred to me when the subject of train tunnel/ bridge repair came up was that it should be moved out of the center of town. I was told that permission could not be obtained to buy or use enough people’s land to complete the route. This makes sense — if one has spent a lifetime building up a farm or property, one generally wants to pass it on to the next generation.

However, bridges and tunnels, and their periodic repairs, span generations. In order to avoid bankrupting businesses, losing tourist dollars, driving ourselves crazy trying to work all day next to jackhammers, and all the rest of it, can we begin to get those permissions now?

As an example: if a current landowner wants to deed his/her land to the adult children, can we approach those children now?

Will they agree to sell to the town when their own use of the land is finished? Will they put that in their Will?

Granted, I don’t know the situation of the landowners who didn’t want to sell to the town, so we may have to juggle this idea around a little, but I expect there are several routes that could be developed. If we begin working on it now we’ll save the next generation, or the one after that, all the grief and losses and chaos we’re going through now and for the next several years.

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Arthur Flemings Sr., 75, Lincoln LINCOLN — Arthur Lee Flemings Sr., 75, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at his home in Lincoln, Vt. He was born on May 9, 1943, in Lincoln, the son of Leonard A. and Rena P. (Martell) Flemings.

Arthur was employed at Clifford Lumber Company for over 33 years. He was a volunteer driver for ACTR. Arthur was also a member of Addison County Co-Ed softball, and many numerous hunting club associations. Arthur was an avid sportsman and hounds man, spending most of his days on the mountains. One of Arthur’s favorite things to do was attend his sporting games to support his children and grandchildren. He was their number one fan.

Arthur will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Gloria (Doe) and their precious children Rosie Hardy, Keith Mailhottee, Veronica Sargent (Les), and Jessie Flemings. Arthur is also survived by his brothers Leon, Charlie (Dale), Harold (Connie), and Francis (Annette); his sisters Georgia Grace (Ellis), Joyce Whitcomb, and Lois Grace; 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Arthur will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his son Arthur Flemings Jr., his parents Leonard & Rena, granddaughter

ARTHUR LEE FLEMINGS SR. Marissa and brother Floyd.

Calling hours will be at the Brown McClay Funeral Home in Bristol, Vt., on Monday July 2, from 5-7 p.m. with services following at 7 p.m. A graveside committal will be held on Monday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the Maple Wood Cemetery in Lincoln, Vt. A special thanks to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, and Bristol and Middlebury Ambulances. Any contributions can be made to Gloria Flemings.◊

  Patricia Grimes, 83, Lincoln LINCOLN — Patricia Dawn Grimes, age 83, of Lincoln, Vt., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She passed away peacefully in her home just a half mile from the house where she grew up.

Patricia was born on October 28, 1934, to Clifford and Delia Masterson.

She was the oldest of three children.

She married her husband Howard on June 27, 1958, and together they raised three daughters on a small farm just down the road from where she grew up.

Patricia spent her married life raising children and making a home where her family felt loved and cared for. It was a place where extended family and friends knew they were always welcome and could come and spend as much time as they liked.

She was an avid flower gardener and loved to share their beauty. She loved animals, doing handiwork, working puzzles, trying new recipes and reading her Bible. She enjoyed caring for many children and spent years babysitting for kids in the area. She looked forward to spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. If she knew you, you could count on the fact that she would be praying for you regularly.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband Howard, as well as her parents.

She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Donald Grimes Sr.; her brother and

Mackey saw skiing grow and evolve

By ABAGAEL GILES MIDDLEBURY — When Peter Mackey learned to ski in the 1950s, the sport looked very different than it does today.

“It was all antiquated leather boots, unsafe bindings and unshaped skis.

It was a time when kids climbed up into the backyard and learned to ski at home,” he recalled in a recent interview with the Independent.

Mackey had a front row seat to observe — and take part in — the evolution in skiing as the long-time general manager of the Middlebury College Snow Bowl.

On June 22 Mackey, 66, retired after working for 40 seasons at the Snow Bowl in Hancock.

Peter Mackey’s relationship with the Snow Bowl began in 1956, when he learned to ski there at age four. At the time, his father, Stub Mackey, was the basketball coach at Middlebury College. He learned to ski by chasing friends, the sons of the alpine ski racing coach, around the college’s ski facilities.

“My brothers and I soon figured out we could get out of Sunday School through ski racing, and the rest is history,” Mackey said.

He went on to be the quarterback of the football team at Middlebury College, from which he graduated in 1974. While there, he married his wife, Sue. After graduation, Mackey tried out for the National Football League, but decided to take a more stable job teaching and coaching high school football at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans to support their two small children. After three years, he and Sue

PETER MACKEY, LONGTIME general manager of the Middlebury College Snow Bowl, speaks at the Vermont Ski Areas Association Annual Meeting, June 18, at Stowe Mountain Resort, where he was given an Industry Achievement Award.

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moved back to Middlebury to run her family’s business, Waterhouses, on Lake Dunmore.

Mackey started as the manager of the ski rental shop at the Snow Bowl during the winter of 1977-1978. He worked seasonally there for nine years, where he learned to make and groom snow and worked in the ticket office.

During that time, the Snow Bowl installed snowmaking equipment and its second chairlift (the first was installed in 1969). In 2006, several trails were expanded to make them safer racing hills.

In 1987, Mackey was hired on fulltime as the assistant manager.

“During the winter, I worked seven days a week up there,” Mackey said.

“Our four kids all learned to ski and

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In 1995, he became the ski area’s general manager.

This past winter, he got to ski with his youngest grandchild, who, at age two, skied the Lang Trail.

Under Mackey’s leadership, the Snow Bowl has opened its slopes to uphill traffic. He helped facilitate the resort’s “Boundary to Boundary” policy, which states that skiing and snowboarding off designated trails and in the woods within the ski area boundary is allowed — at the skier’s own risk.

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Wide variety of new state laws take effect this month

By NICK GARBER The state’s attention in recent weeks was focused on the budget negotiations between Gov. Phil Scott and the Legislature, which prompted a special session of the Legislature and warnings of a state government shutdown. Last week that situation ended when Scott said he’d let the Legislature’s third Budget Bill become law without his signature, which it did on July 1.

But between January and midMay, when the Legislature wrapped up its regular session, Vermont lawmakers passed and the governor signed many bills, capped off by a flurry of bills in the final weeks of he term.

Here’s a sampling of some of the more noteworthy bills that the governor signed into law in May, many of which either took effect immediately or on this past Sunday, July 1. They cover a wide range of issues, but many can be grouped into one of a few main categories.

ELECTIONS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE • Bill H.828 broadens campaign finance law to require that entities who pay for political ads on social media identify themselves, and/or provide links to a webpage containing identification information. It also requires that candidates for local office who have spent or received at least $500 in campaign contributions file an additional campaign finance report four days before an election.

Most of the act took effect in May, but the section pertaining to local candidates won’t take effect until December.

• H.624 aims to protect personal information contained in Vermont’s statewide voter rolls. The act prohibits any public employee or independent contractor from providing voter information to a foreign government, or to a federal agency or commission seeking to register voters from the list, publicly disclose their information, or crosscheck their information with other databases.

The act was a response to President

Trump’s now-disbanded Election ENVIRONMENT • H.736 relates to lead poisoning Integrity Commission, which sought personal voter information from prevention. Currently, poisoning prenumerous state governments. It vention efforts are divided between took effect immediately upon the the state and the federal Environmental Protection governor’s signature Agency, but the state on May 16. aims to take over all BUSINESSregulatory duties.

RELATED This act integrates • S.94 seeks to existing federal laws encourage remote with existing state workers to move to laws — a necessary Vermont through a step before the EPA new program that approves Vermont’s will give individuals proposed takeover. up to $10,000 for It will take effect moving to the Green whenever the EPA Mountain State. authorizes VerThese grants will mont’s proposal. reimburse workers • H.777 for their moving expands the projects expenses, computer eligible for funding software and hardGOV. PHIL SCOTT from the Clean ware, broadband access and membership in a co-work- Water State Revolving Loan Fund ing space. The law takes effect July — a financial assistance partnership 1, but grants will be awarded only with the EPA — to include natural to workers who become Vermont resources projects. It also allows private borrowers to obtain low-interest residents after Jan. 1, 2019.

• S.276 funds economic develop- loans from the fund for water quality ment in rural areas, compelling the projects. It took effect May 28.

• H.132 guarantees immunity to state’s Rural Economic Development Initiative to focus on providing private landowners who post warning grants to small towns and rural areas. signs near swimming holes on their It also establishes a new program property. Landowners had expressed that gives incentives to communities fear that they could be held liable for to promote outdoor recreation. It injuries suffered on their property if contains multiple effective dates, their sign contained minor flaws; this law states that owners cannot be held beginning May 30.

• H.919 requires the state’s Work- liable based solely on the signs they force Development Board to ramp post. It took effect May 21.

• S.260 relates to federally up its efforts in workforce education, training, recruitment and retention. It mandated cleanup of the state’s waalso compels the board to articulate terways, although the final bill lacks a collective vision for workforce most of the funding mechanisms development before February 2020. included in the original House version. As it is, the act guarantees some It took effect July 1.

• S.269 allows for new business limited funding, and provides that development surrounding the block- the state’s new Clean Water Board chain — a secure form of digital be responsible for coordinating water information storage. The act creates quality efforts in Vermont. The act studies for expanding the use of became fully effective July 1. blockchain technology, and enables HEALTH & HEALTHCARE • H.696 establishes a state the creation of limited liability companies based in blockchain. It took individual mandate, compelling Vermont residents to buy minimum effect July 1.

essential health insurance beginning in January 2020. The act contains no enforcement mechanism, but the Legislature expressed intent to create such a mechanism — likely a financial penalty — during its 2019 legislative session. The creation of a state individual mandate is a clear response to the tax law passed by Congress last December, which repealed the nationwide individual mandate introduced by the Affordable Care Act. • S.166 and H.874 pertain to the intersection of the opioid crisis and criminal justice. S.166 allows inmates who enter a correctional facility while undergoing medication-assisted addiction treatment to continue that treatment while in prison. It also authorizes correctional facilities to begin medication-assisted treatment using buprenorphine for inmates who weren’t already receiving it. H.874, meanwhile, requires that inmates be screened for substance abuse disorders within 24 hours after being admitted to a correctional facility.

Both acts became effective July 1.

• S.175 seeks to establish a program to import cheaper prescription drugs into Vermont from Canada. The act directs the Agency of Human Services to design such a program, in consultation with federal officials, and submit a proposal to the Legislature by Jan. 1, 2019.

The Legislature would then need to pass some form of financial support for the program to be established. It took effect July 1.

OTHER • H.897 changes the funding model for the state’s special education programs from a reimbursement-based system to census-based grants — in other words, grants based on a school’s total student enrollment. It also creates an advisory group to advise the State Board of Education in developing rules to implement those changes, informed by evidence-based educational practices. The act contains multiple effective dates, some beginning immediately and other at various dates

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• H.603 includes several measures that respond to the threat of human trafficking. The act makes it easier to annul forced marriages, allows courts to deny contact between a parent and child when one parent has trafficked the child’s other parent, and allows courts to terminate a parental relationship if a child’s conception was the result of a sexual assault. The act took effect immediately upon Gov. Scott’s signature May 23.

• S.173 and S.234 both relate to expunging criminal convictions. S.173 allows courts to seal criminal records within 12 months if the court can find no probable cause at the time of arraignment, or if the case is dismissed without prejudice. Courts are also directed to automatically expunge criminal history records within 45 days after a person is acquitted or after charges are dismissed. Meanwhile, S.234 automatically expunges criminal history records for people who committed certain crimes between the ages of 18 and 21. S.173 took effect July 1; S.234 began to take effect May 30, but has multiple effective dates running through 2022.

• H.333 requires that all single-user restrooms in public facilities be designated gender-neutral. The act doesn’t apply to restrooms with multiple toilets, and took effect July 1.

• H.707 aims to reduce workplace sexual harassment, prohibiting employment contracts that prevent employees from disclosing sexual harassment. All sexual harassment settlements must now state that they don’t prevent the employee from reporting harassment to a governmental agency, or from participating in an investigation. The act also authorizes the attorney general or Human Rights Commission to inspect workplaces to determine whether they’re complying with sexual harassment laws. The act took effect July 1.

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Fireworks and Pops Concert in Middlebury. Monday, July 2, grounds open at 5:30 p.m., behind Mahaney Center for the Arts 72 Porter Field Rd. The Henry Sheldon Museum’s annual Pops Concert with the Vermont Philharmonic. Lou Kosma will conduct a medley of contemporary music, light classics, Broadway and film favorites, and WWI patriotic songs. New this year — vintage cars and a raffle of picnic baskets painted by local artists. Concert begins at 7:30.

Bring chairs, blankets, and flashlights. Tickets, $25/youth $10/children under 12 free/ prior to June 26 adult $20, and more info available at Sheldon at 802-388-2117, online henrysheldonmuseum.org or in person at the museum, 1 Park St. Rain site: Kenyon Arena.

Music tech playground in Shoreham. Monday, July 2, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Come play with some cool tech this summer. Explore Makey-Makeys, Incredibox, and simple circuits. For ages 14-adult only.

Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, July 2, 7 p.m., City Park.

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Blood pressure and foot care clinic in Forest Dale. Tuesday, July 3, 9:30 a.m., Brandon Senior Center, 1591 Forest Dale Rd. Libraries Rock! kick-off in New Haven. Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North St. Exordium kicks off the New Haven Library’s summer program with an educational and entertaining program on the rock cycle.

Free and accessible. More info call Deborah Lundbech at 802-453-4015.

Independence Day fireworks and party in Bristol. Tuesday, July 3, 6 p.m.- dusk. Bristol Recreational Fields, Airport Rd. DJ Jam Man will be on hand to spin tunes. Food and craft vendors, games, raffles tickets and fireworks at dusk. More info contact Cecil Foster at 802-453-4877 or cecil@gmavt.com.

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July 4th celebration in Bristol.

Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Main St., the town green, and other points around town. A road race, the Great Bristol Outhouse Race, parade, and a party on the green. Join the fun. For the comfort of those around you, we ask that you please leave your pets at home. More info contact Cecil Foster at 802-453-4877 or cecil@gmavt.com.

July 4th Parade in Bristol. Wednesday, July 4, 10:30 a.m., Main St. Come see the oldest continuously run parade in Vermont.

43rd annual ice cream social in Salisbury.

Wednesday, July 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Visit with neighbors and enjoy ice cream with a wide range of toppings and home-baked pie or cake.

The quantities are large, the prices are reasonable. Rain or shine.

“Music at the Riverbend” presents Big Hat, No Cattle in Brandon. Wednesday, July 4, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. With guitars, fiddle, steel guitar, upright bass, drums. and vocals, Big Hat, No Cattle swings out western style. More info contact the Brandon Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401 or info@brandon.org.

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Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, July 5, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. Menu includes homemade baked beans, potato salad, broccoli salad, cottage cheese, homemade rolls and ice cream with berry sauce. Suggested donation is $4. To be on the list call Nancy at 802-4535276. Come early and talk with friends and make new ones.

Uncle Warren

WARREN KIMBLE DRESSED up as Uncle Sam in Brandon’s Independence Day parade last year. The parade will happen this year on Saturday, July 7, beginning at 1 p.m., as part of the day-long celebration at the Park Village complex.

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TAEKWON DO KICKS is offering basic self-defense workshops for pre-teens and adults throughout the area, $40 per person or $70 for two. Paid pre-registration required. July 14th in Middlebury from 1:00 - 5:00; July 28th in Hinesburg from 1:00 - 5:00; August 4th in Vergennes from 1:00 - 5:00; August 11th in Orwell from 1:00 - 5:00.

Call 802-377-0476 or email: tkdkicks101@yahoo.com.

Music and Movies series in Middlebury.

Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m., Riverfront Park, the Marble Works. The Better Middlebury Partnership’s series continues with a free concert by Quinn and the Confluence.

American Flatbread by the slice and beer and wine for purchase starting at 6 p.m.

Middlebury Macintosh User Group (MiddMUG) in Middlebury. Thursday, July 5, 7-8:30 p.m., community room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Come teach and help each other use Apple computers and devices. All levels of skills are welcome. There are no dumb questions.

Demonstration of Apple Wallet iPhone photography, along with questions, answers and problem solving. More info at MiddMUG2018@ mail.com.

“National Treasure” on screen in Bristol.

Thursday, July 5, dusk, on the town green.

The first of Bristol’s movies in the park for 2018. Bring a chair, a blanket and some popcorn for plein air movie viewing. Rain location Holley Hall.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, July 6, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Menu includes Yankee pot roast, vegetable gravy, mashed potatoes, summer blend vegetables, broccoli slaw, wheat dinner roll, and pecan pie. $5 suggested donation. Advanced tickets required. Call Michelle Eastman at 802-3771419. Bring your own place setting. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Artists’ opening reception in Bristol. Friday, July 6, 5-7 p.m., Art on Main, 24 Main St. Come

see “Turning and Stitching,” a new exhibit featuring turned bowls and other wood objects

by Toby Fulwiler of Fairfield and pieced and stitched works by Jeri Canfield of Shoreham.

Street Dance in Brandon. Friday, July 6, 6-10 p.m., Seminary Park, around the corner and up the hill from Town Hall. A family-friendly gathering with music for all ages by DJ Jam Man Entertainment & food vendors. Off street parking available with free shuttles. Part of Brandon’s Independence Day festivities.

Mellow Yellow in New Haven. Friday, July 6, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Vineyard opens at 5:30 for picnicking. Bring a lawn chair and relax at the end of your week with a glass of wine and great music from the golden era of top 40 hits. Free. Wine by the glass and hot food and available for purchase.

Sergei Gratchev carillon in Middlebury. Friday, July 6, 6 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns, Middlebury College. Gratchev is the Carillonneur for the Middlebury Summer Russian Language School and also for the city of Hulst, Netherlands. Come hear this a staple of summer life on the Middlebury campus.

Free. More info at go.middlebury.edu/carillon.

Nodo Piano in Brandon. Friday, July 6, 6-9 p.m., The Inn at Neshobe River, 79 Stone Mill Dam Rd. Brandon’s own multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Emily Nelson and Kenny Cifone join forces for this new, semi-acoustic duo that specializes in vocal harmonies, eclectic music choices and creative arrangements.

Free. Wine, beer and hot food available for purchase.

Twangtown Paramours in Salisbury. Friday, July 6, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Come hear this Nashville/Austin acoustic duo. Part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series. Freewill donation.

SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section hike in Charlotte. Saturday, July 7, Mt. Philo State Park, 5425 Mt. Philo Rd. Easy/moderate two-mile hike and with an elevation gain of 636 feet with views of the Lake Champlain Valley and New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, a snack and hiking poles, if needed. More info contact Ralph Burt at rburt@ gmavt.net or 802-355-4415. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Independence Day celebration in Brandon.

Saturday, July 7, all day, Park Village Complex, Route 7 North. Activities include the annual silent auction, family games, variety of vendors and food, parade at 1 p.m., live music by Moose Crossing following the parade, a community supper from 5-7 p.m., DJ Jam Man spinning family favorites, and fireworks at dusk. Free shuttles from downtown run all day. More info contact Bill Moore at bmoore@townofbrandon.com or 802-247-3635 or Debbie Boyce at bidcc@yahoo.com or 802-345-0056.

Peasant Market in Middlebury. Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on the green. A free family festival with treasures for sale. Enjoy searching for treasures in the many tents: clothes, jewelry, linens, white elephant, furniture, children’s toys, plants and more. Buy a homemade pie, visit the food tent, enjoy the children’s activities and get a chance to win a handmade lightweight kayak. Proceeds benefit local charities.

More info at ststephensmidd.org.

Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Encampment in Hubbardton. Saturday, July 7, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Hubbardton Battlefield, 5696 Monument Hill Rd. In honor of the 241st anniversary of the July 7, 1777, Revolutionary War battle fought in Hubbardton, re-enactors portray the American, British, and German soldiers. Tactical military and other special demonstrations, guided camp and interactive battlefield tours, camp life activities, children’s activities, sutler’s row shopping, and illustrated talks. Food stand on site. Tickets $6. More info at 802-273-2282.

Lake Champlain Challenge Race in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, July 7, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., A weekend of camaraderie, bragging rights, rowing, and plain good fun. All human powered boats are welcome. Informal races

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communitycalendar starting at 11 a.m. Arrive by 10:30 a.m. After the races, rowers will be able to take LCMM boats on the lake to explore the area. More info at lcmm.org/challenge.

Jon Gailmor in Orwell. Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m., Orwell Free Library, main St. A free event for children and their families to kick off the library’s Summer Reading Program.

Annual Town Picnic in Weybridge. Saturday, July 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School, Quaker Village Rd. The town provides meat, you provide a side dish.

There will be kids’ games, yard games, music

by Snake Mountain Bluegrass and the winners of the first Weybridge haiku contest will be announced. More info at kirstenhendy@gmail. com.

Independence Day parade in Brandon.

Saturday, July 7, 1 p.m., Estabrook Park. Fun for all.

Point CounterPoint final camper concert in Salisbury. Saturday, July 7, 1 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Free.

Jon Gailmor in concert in Shoreham. Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Come rock out with one of Vermont’s favorite musicians.

Va et Vient in Ripton. Saturday, July 7, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, Route 125.

These musiciennes will take you from 16th century France to New Orleans and Québec with lively dance numbers, touching love songs, kickin’ Cajun tunes, and rollicking Québecois favorites. 7:30-open mic followed by featured performers. $10 general admission/$15 generous admission. More info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up at 802-388-9782.

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Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Encampment in Hubbardton. Sunday, July 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hubbardton Battlefield, 5696 Monument Hill Rd. In honor of the 241st anniversary of the July 7, 1777, Revolutionary War battle fought in Hubbardton, re-enactors portray the American, British, and German soldiers. Tactical military and other special demonstrations, guided camp and interactive battlefield tours, camp life activities, children’s activities, sutler’s row shopping, and illustrated talks. Food stand on site. Tickets $6. More info at 802-273-2282.

Bring your own nonmotorized boat, kayak, or canoe to row or paddle in this three-mile race across the lake. LCMM gigs are available for teams of 4 or 6, first come, first served.

Contact Nick Patch for availability, nickp@lcmm. org or 802-475-2022 ext.

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Registration fee admits two to the museum.

LCMM’s Community Rowing Club hosts a free buffet lunch for all race participants. More info at lcmm.org.

Marguerite Schenkman Memorial Concert in Rochester. Sunday, July 8, 4 p.m., Rochester Federated Church, 15 N. Main St. The Rochester Chamber Music Society presents Julia Salerno, violin, Benjamin Gish, cello, and Cynthia Huard, piano in a performance of Beethoven’s “Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70, No. 1 ‘Ghost,’” HandelHalvorsen’s “Passacaglia ASK ABOUT THE rock cycle stage of these cliffs in KingDuo for Violin and Cello,” sland Bay when New Haven Library’s “Libraries Rock” proand Debussy’s “Trio in G gram kicks off on Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m., at 78 North St. major.” Free will donations The organization Exordium will be at the library to present gratefully accepted. More an educational and entertaining program on the rock cycle. info at 802-767-9234 or Photo/Sarah Pope rcmsvt.org.

Community dinner in Green Mountain Bicycle Club Monkton Ridge Bristol. Sunday, July 8, Ride. Sunday, July 8, 8:45 a.m., Shelburne 5-6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall, 11 School Village Shopping Center. Bike through Addison St. Menu includes BBQ pulled chicken on a and Chittenden Counties. there are three bun, cole slaw, baked beans, watermelon, and options — 23 (E), 38 (M) and 48 (M) miles over ice cream. A variety of beverages. Come and familiar and less traveled roads. Lots of food share with neighbors, family and friends. All are stops available along the way. More info contact welcome. Free. leader: Lou Bresee at 802-658-0597 or lake- Mokoomba plays in Middlebury. Sunday, July 8, lou@comcast.net, or co-leader Holly Creeks at 7 p.m., on the town green. Celebrate the open802-233-9013 or creeksh@yahoo.com. ing of the 40th Annual Middlebury Summer Lake Champlain Challenge Race in Festival on-the-Green in Middlebury with Ferrisburgh. Sunday, July 8, registration 9:30 vibrant Afro-fusion and tantalizing traditional a.m., race 11 a.m., Lake Champlain Maritime Tonga rhythms. Free. More info at 802-462Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. For boaters 3555 or festivalonthegreen.org. of all ages! Join the fun, or just come to watch.

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LIVEMUSIC Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, July 2, 7 p.m., City Park.

Vermont Philharmonic in Middlebury. Monday, July 2, 7:30 p.m., behind Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Big Hat, No Cattle in Brandon. Wednesday, July 4, behind the Brandon Inn. Quinn and the Confluence in Middlebury.

Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m., Marble Works.

Mellow Yellow in New Haven. Friday, July 6, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Sergei Gratchev in Middlebury. Friday, July 6, 6 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns.

Nodo Piano in Brandon. Friday, July 6, 6-9 p.m., The Inn at Neshobe River Twangtown Paramours in Salisbury. Friday, July 6, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church.

Jon Gailmor in Orwell. Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m., Orwell Free Library.

Point Counterpoint final camper concert in Salisbury. Saturday, July 7, 1 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church.

Jon Gailmor in Shoreham. Saturday, July 7, 2 p.m., Platt Memorial Library.

Va et Vient in Ripton. Saturday, July 7, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

Second Half in Middlebury. Saturday, July 7, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte.

Marguerite Schenkman Memorial Concert in Rochester. Sunday, July 8, 4 p.m., Rochester Federated Church Mokoomba in Middlebury. Sunday, July 8, 7 p.m., on the green.

Rik Palieri in Middlebury. Monday, July 9, noon, on the green.

James Hill and Anne Janelle in Middlebury.

Monday, July 9, 7 p.m., on the green.

Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, July 9, 7 p.m., City Park.

The Bengsons in Middlebury. Monday, July 9, 8:30 p.m., on the green.

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Va-et-vient celebrates kaleidoscope of French music The Ripton Community Coffee House, a nonprofit community concert series, welcomes back Vaet-vient on Saturday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ripton Community House in Ripton.

The Addison County group Vaet-vient (‘Come & Go’) celebrates the many colors found in music from several French cultures. These musiciennes will take you from 16th century France to New Orleans and Québec with lively dance numbers, touching love songs, kickin’ Cajun tunes, and rollicking Québecois favorites.

The band consists of Lausanne Allen (voice, violin, mandolin, flute, whistle), Suzanne Germaine (voice, percussion, flute), and Carol Reed (voice, guitar, mandolin).

GET YOUR RETRO groove on when Mellow Yellow performs at Lincoln Peak Vineyard on Friday, July 6, from 6-8 p.m. The Vineyard is located With backgrounds rich in French at 142 River Road in New Haven. cultures and language, through lifelong experiences living and Saturday of each month, except traveling in French-speaking lands, August. For more information, they create beautiful harmonies, contact Richard Ruane or Andrea teaching and engaging audiences. Chesman at 388-9782.

Since 2001, this band has carved TWANGTOWN PARAMOURS out its place in New England and AT THE SALISBURY CHURCH On Friday evening, July 6, at 7:30 particularly in Québec, where its ties p.m., the Salisbury Congregational to traditional musicians Church will present provide a fountain of a performance by resources in collections the award-winning of songs, tunes, and Nashville-based dances.

Americana/Folk duo the As always, the concert Twangtown Paramours. begins at 7:30 p.m.

The husband and wife with an open mike set,

by Greg Pahl team of songwriterfollowed by the featured instrumentalist Mike performers.

Open Lewis and vocalist mike performers are encouraged to call in advance and MaryBeth Zamer have toured reserve one of the four open-mike nationally with their Nashville/ slots. Admission to the coffeehouse Austin mix of songs that are poetic, socially is $3 kids (12 and under), $10 alternately general admission, and $15 generous conscious, and funny. Their swings admission.

The economically through Vermont have included challenged may pay what they can the Spruce Peak Arts Center at VA-ET-VIENT BRING FRENCH-INSPIRED music from Quebec, New Orleans and France to Ripton afford. Refreshments are available. Stowe, Killington, Woodstock, and Community Coffee House, Route 125 in Ripton, on Saturday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m.

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NEW CATEGORIES • Melon (circumference) • Winter Squash (length x circumfrence) • Leafy Greens (length x width)

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2018 Garden Game Pam Thomas is a regular in our Garden Game, and this year is no exception. She has brought in our first Garden Game entry, with her radishes!

She says good fertilizer is the key to her radishes’ success. She brought three radishes in and her biggest one had a 19” circumference! If you think you’ve got radishes that can beat that, bring them on down to our offices. We will take a photo of you and measure your vegetables to see if you have what it takes to win this year’s GARDEN GAME!

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of July 2

HEAR A DOSE of Nashville Americana music when the Twangtown Paramours perform at the Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple Street, on Friday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Marlboro.

They have worked with the likes of Jimmie Dale Gilmore and the late Eva Cassidy. Their albums have made top-ten charts in New York and Chicago, individual songs have been released in the U.K. and Korea (where they scored with a near-million-selling number 1 hit), and their recent “Widow of the Mountain” made number 15 on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart this past April.

This will be the second event in Salisbury’s 39th Summer Performance Series, which runs on Friday evenings until August 10 at the historic and fully accessible 1838 meetinghouse in Salisbury Village.

Although there is no admission charge, a free-will donation in

support of the series will be appreciated. Any receipts in excess of the expenses for the series will be applied to the continuing restoration of Salisbury’s landmark meetinghouse.

MELLOW YELLOW AT LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD Mellow Yellow will take you on a trip back in time on Friday, July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mellow Yellow pays tribute to the ‘60s and ‘70s with extraordinarily authentic renditions of some of the genre’s greatest songs. They don’t just play the music — Mellow Yellow captures the essence and vibe of the songs that helped define a decade. With fanatic attention to detail, the members of Mellow Yellow get right inside the songs (See Beat, Page 13)

Events planned in Lincoln to raise money for Haiti LINCOLN — After visiting an the Orphanage of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, just north of Port au Prince in Haiti, Karen Wheeler of Bristol and Patrice Wasserman of Lincoln will hold a series of fundraisers to generate $15,000 to build a roof for the orphanage. The first event will be a walk-a-thon on Saturday, July 14, from 9-11 a.m. on the Bristol green.

Registration is at 9 a.m., and the two-mile stroll runs through Bristol on sidewalks. The event is suitable

for all ages, including strollers.

The orphanage, which houses 26 children from ages 2-18 and four adults, rests on half an acre and has a house and a school building. Both are roofless, so the children sleep on the cement floor for now while they wait for the roof to be built.

For more information about the walk-a-thon or other fundraisers for the orphanage, email Raisearoofforahiti@gmail.com or contact Karen Wheeler at 802-3499351.

ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, when everything is going your way, you are absolutely glowing. But if things don’t come naturally to you, frustration may set in. Find a balance between the two.

TAURUS: April 21-May 21. Taurus, planning stages are over and now you’re about to turn your goals into reality. Just be sure to adapt to the changing environment as things unfold.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, you might be seeking ways to help others in need, but you do not have patience when things take longer than expected. Stick to the plan and see it through.

CANCER: June 22-July 22. Cancer, it is important to support others’ goals and the steps they take to achieve them, even if you do not necessarily agree with their formula for success.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23.

Happiness has less to do with what is happening in the world and more with your own perceptions, Leo. Keep this in mind as you move forward in life.

VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept.

22. Virgo, challenges at work may be tiring you out.

People may seem like they are all over the map instead of working together. Try to get everyone going in the same direction.

LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Avoid going too far off in your own direction this week, Libra. Before making any rash decisions, take some time to ask questions and get answers.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24-Nov. 22. Scorpio, if something doesn’t initially work to your liking, don’t be shy about giving it another go.

The challenges ahead will

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S A G I T TA R I U S : Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Your creativity and emotions are linked this week, Sagittarius. Pour your heart and efforts into a special project that reflects just how you are feeling.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Nothing in a current relationship is unfolding as you had expected, Capricorn.

That’s alright. This sense of adventure that keeps you guessing is a welcome change.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Aquarius, working closely with others is one of your strong points.

Disagreements on how to approach different projects can be tricky to navigate, but you’re up to the task.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. Pisces, this week there may be little separation between your career and personal life.

If that works for you, forget the naysayers.

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The band members are Brad DaddyO (David Cooper) on vocals and Mellowyellowtron; Dusty Love (Linda Bassick) on vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, flute and trombone; Ellis Dee (Bill Mullins) on guitars and vocals; Apollonius “Flip” Funk (Brad Sourdiffe) on bass; and Franco Sunshine (Frank Zameillo) on drums.

The vineyard opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Hot food will be available from The Antidote, and wine by the glass. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket. No alcohol may be brought onto the grounds, and please leave your pets at home. The concert series happens rain or shine — there’s room on the winery porch in the case of rain. Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in New Haven. More information is at lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

4TH OF JULY IN BRISTOL The 4th of July this Wednesday in Bristol is simply overflowing with entertaining events virtually all day.

The festivities kick off at 7:30 a.m. with a 5k Road Race that starts at Mount Abraham Union High School and snakes its way along the streets of Bristol, ending up at the green.

Then, at 9 a.m., The Great Bristol Outhouse Race begins. The race runs in a (more or less) straight line from the crosswalk in front of St. Ambrose Catholic Church on West Street to the finish line at the traffic light in the center of the village.

There are usually 3 or 4 outhouses entered per heat and there are usually four heats. If you’ve never seen this race, you owe it to yourself to catch this unique event.

The main event, the Parade, begins at 10:30 a.m. The Bristol 4th of July parade is one of the longest running parades in the state and offers a seemingly endless stream of marching bands, floats, firetrucks, color guards, miscellaneous vehicles of every description, clowns — and more firetrucks!

At noon, the live musical entertainment continues with Mango Jam at the bandstand on the green, where you will also find a wide array of food, drink and craft vendors. For more information, visit bristol4th. com/information.

BRANDON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce free summer concert series, “Music at the Riverbend” located behind the Brandon Inn, will take place every Wednesday in July and August in Brandon. The series kicks off at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, July 4, with Big Hat, No Cattle, a Western swing and vintage honkytonk band from Montpelier. With guitars, fiddle, steel guitar, upright bass, drums and vocals, Big Hat, No Cattle swings out western style.

Join the folks who come out and relax with friends and neighbors to listen to some great music. The kids have fun running around the grounds next to the Neshobe River, and everyone enjoys free popcorn.

Adult beverages are served up by the Brandon Inn, available in the outdoor lounge area, so you won’t miss a single note of the music.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 247-6401 or info@ brandon.org.

RCMC CONCERT IN ROCHESTER The Rochester Chamber Music Society opens their one-week Green Mountain Suzuki Institute with a concert on Sunday, July 8, at 4 pm, in the Rochester Federated Church.

The afternoon program features piano trios by Beethoven and Debussy, and Handel-Halvorsen’s Passacaglia Duo for Violin and Cello.

Julia Salerno, violin; Benjamin Gish, cello; and Cynthia Huard on piano will perform Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70, No. 1. Known as the “Ghost Trio” and representative of Beethoven’s middle period, it remains one of his best known piano trios. Debussy’s Piano Trio in G major was written when he was just eighteen.

The RCMS concert series continues on July 15 and August 5.

For information visit rcmsvt.org or call 802-767-9234.

CARILLON SERIES AT COLLEGE The Middlebury College Carillon Series kicks off with a performance

by Sergei Gratchev, carillonneur for the Middlebury Russian School and City Carillonneur, Hulst, Netherlands on Friday, July 6, at 6 p.m.

The beautiful sounds of ringing bells will fill the air again this summer, as the 33rd annual Middlebury College Carillon Series treats audiences to free performances in and around Mead Memorial Chapel. Each year, musicians from around the world come to Middlebury to perform in

VIOLINIST JULIA SALERNO will join pianist Cynthia Huard and cellist Benjamin Gish for the opening event of this year’s Rochester Chamber Music Society concerts. Hear them on Sunday, July 8, at 4 p.m., at the Rochester Federated Church, 15 North Main Street in Rochester.

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School News Briefs Four additional local students were named to Saint Michael’s College dean’s list for the spring 2018 and were missing from the list published in the Addison Independent on Monday, June 25.

Nathan K. Peck, graduated with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. He is the son of Lynne and Glen Peck of Leicester and a graduate of Middlebury Union High School.

Peter J. Dickerson, a sophomore Art major, is the son of Matthew and Deborah Dickerson

of Middlebury and a graduate of Mount Abraham Union High School.

Samantha P. Foote, a junior English and Psychology major is the daughter of Cory and Hilary Foote of Middlebury and a graduate of Middlebury Union High School.

Senior Vanessa C. Malloy, who is a Sociology and Anthropology major is the daughter of Walter and Jacqueline Malloy of New Haven and a graduate of Mount Abraham Union High School.

County boys earn Eagle Scout ranking VERGENNES — The highest award from the Boy Scouts of America —the rank of Eagle Scout — was awarded to Ethan Sausville of Waltham and Michael Jewett of Vergennes.

These scouts were recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor on June 17. Both are members of Troop 539 of Vergennes. To obtain the rank of Eagle each candidate must earn at least 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community service project.

Sausville’s project involved building and placement of two Little Free Libraries. The libraries were

placed outside the Waltham Town Office on Maple Street and outside Addison Central School in Addison.

The goal is to increase access to books for all. Anyone can stop by and take, leave or exchange a book.

There are many great books for readers of all ages.

Jewett used his welding prowess to construct a cow clipping station donated for use at Addison County Fair and Field Days. The clipping

stations are used to prepare the cows in a safe manner for showing.

Having an additional clipping station has aided the success and enjoyment of those showing at the event.

Both Sausville and Jewett graduated from Vergennes Union High School this year. Sausville will be attending University of Maine Orono in the fall. Jewett will be attending the Advanced Welding Institute in South Burlington.

ETHAN SAUSVILLE, LEFT, of Waltham and Michael Jewett of Vergennes have received the highest award available from the Boy Scouts of America. Both are members of Vergennes Troop 539.

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Middlebury Union High School honor roll Middlebury — the following students have been recognized for their academic achievement on Middlebury Union High School’s fourth quarter honor roll.

GRADE 9 High Honors: Lois Alberts, Abigail Bailey, Anna Berg, Alexander Bleich, Elizabeth Bright, Chloe Clark, Owen Connelly, Lydia Deppman, Ava Devost, Emma Franklin, Andy Giorgio, Adin Girard, Chase Given, Bridget Graham, Evan Gregory, Colby Hammond, Wesley Hirdler, Charles Hodson, Timothy Hunsdorfer, Mason Kaufmann, Ella McKhann, Kaitlyn McNamara and Kyle Mitchell.

Also Lucas Nelson, Thomas Nevins, Sarah Nicolai, Andrea Palmer, Rhys Pitner, Oliver Poduschnick, Sophie Pope McCright, Chelsea Robinson, Alexander Shashok, Kieran Sheridan, Sofia Stefani, Nicholas Suchomel, Anna Wagner, Kathryn Waterman, Paige Williamson and Ireland Young.

Honors: Abel Anderson, Olivia Audet, Lukas Broughton, Aiden Cole, Gabriel Dunn, Jonathan Flores-Torres, Mahaila Gosselin, Benjamin Graham, Martha Horne, Rosa Kehoe, Camille Malhotra, Fraser Milligan, Abagail NicholsonWemette, Kai Pasciak, Sutton Perry, Landon Popp, Bode Rubright, Marshall Sanchez, Stirling Sidaway, Harper Sinclair, Mia Thebodo, Andrew Thorpe, Kelsey Treadway, Gwen Troumbley and Camila Van Order Gonzalez.

Honorable Mention: Jordyn Bessette, Bailey Farrell, Maycee Godshalk-Tidd, Ahsan Khan, Alexander Mencel, Karah Miller, Tate Rheaume, Karic Riche, Wyatt Rubright and Griffin Schneider.

GRADE 10 High Honors: Kenneth Barkdoll, Caleb Benz, Celeste Berenbaum, Ellen Berg, Nicolas Brayton, Kelsey Buteau, Wren Colwell, Miah Cushman, Eryn Diehl, Spencer Doran, Mary Ann Eastman, Joseph Findlay, Alice Ganey, Anthony Garner, Jasmine Gero, Maeve Hammel, Malia Hodges and Emma Huntington.

Also James Jette, Devon Kearns, Journey LaRose, Rosemary Munkres, Jameson Murray, Mary Nagy-Benson, Owen Palcsik,

Emily Pecsok, Eva Phair, Logan Pierson-Flagg, Maya Praamsma, Devyn Pratt, Catherine Schmitt, Anika Shook-Kemp, Phoebe Smith, Dalylah Sorrell-Cushman, Gwen Stafford, Cassie Stearns, Sabina Ward and Theo Wells-Spackman.

Honors: Ileigh Aube, Jesse Audet, Derek Kamrin Bartlett, Louis Bergevin, Katherine Berthiaume, Isaiah Bullock, Carly Burger, Tyler Buxton, William Carpenter, Nicholas Carrara, Matthew DeMatties, Timothy Dyer, Lillian Fleming, Hunter Gale, Morgan Galipeau, Eloe Gile, Timothy Goettelmann, Hale Hescock and Jenna Howlett.

Also Ebenezer Jackson, Kira Kemp, Meredith Kimble, Samuel Klingensmith, Annie Lapiner, Kelsy Lawrence, Martine Limoge, Mira Maglienti, Taylor Moulton, Hunter Munteanu, Ryan Nadeau, Riley O’Neil, Olivia Pottinger, Sydney Provencher, Nadya Sato, Kassidy Sunderland, Talin Teague, Kobe Terk, Thatcher Trudeau, Grace Tucker, Sylvia Vorsteveld, Katelyn Warner and Peter Wolosinski.

Honorable Mention: Gabriel Cason, Camden Devlin, Coleman Field, Chloe Hamilton, Zoe Hill, Ethan Kent, Brianna Lathrop, Isadora Luksch, Anna McIntosh, David Peters, Isabella Pistilli, Spencer Pratt, Charles Welch and Michael Whitley.

GRADE 11 High Honors: Ada Anderson, Parker Beatty, Hogan Beazley, Aileen Bosworth, Benjamin Crawford, Colin Dowd, Nora Draper, Ian Fenster, Anabel Hernandez, Isaiah Kelly, Emily Laframboise, Maisie Newbury, Naoko Maruyama, Joel Pyfrom, Jesse Rubin, Diya Taylor, Benjamin Turner, Katherine Wallace and Grace Widelitz.

Honors: Riley Brown, Trinity Bryant, Isaac Buttolph, Silas Conlon, Rebekah Crossman, Samuel Daly, Zachary Dunn, Jayden Fitzgerald, Ashley Friend, Niccolo GoriMontanelli, Lacey Greenamyre, Caleb Hamilton, Owen Heminway, Max Hirdler, Nanja Horning, Michael Huber and Audrey Huston.

Also Justin Jackson, Joshua Kerr, Simon Kiel, Drew Kiernan, Michael Kilbreth, Suzanne Klemmer, Carly Larocque, Will Larocque, Alexis Matot, Michael Odell, Olivia Odell,

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Samantha Paige, Virginia Patz, Georgianna Pistilli, Emma Pope McCright, Sophie Poppenga, Emily Pottinger, Holly Rancour, Brandon Ronish, Kaylee Shum, Taylor Sylvester, Megan Thomas-Danyow and Xavier Wyncoop.

Honorable Mention: William Barber, Jack Berthiaume, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Catara Doner, Tristan Durante, Derek Felkl, Natalie Fenninger, Simon Fischer, Deanna Hilaire, Anne Kappel, Aaron Larocque, Eleanore McGarry, Tucker Moulton, Ethan Reiderer, Kyra Roberts, Ruth Simpson, Jaskaran Singh, Natali Sullivan, Silas Wisell and Carson Yildirim.

GRADE 12 High Honors: Josephine Abbott, Helen Anderson, Rebekah Anderson, Janet Barkdoll, Olivia Beauchamp, Andrea Boe, Jacob Brookman, Rebekah Chamberlain, Alyson Chione, Brianna Cotroneo, Hunter Cummings-Washburn, Keagan Dunbar, Ciara Eagan, Santiago Fernandez, Tyler Giorgio, Krystian Gombosi, Lucy Groves, Margreta Hardy-Mittell, Tulley Hescock, Anna Hodson, Justin Holmes, Alexandria Johnson, Chloe Kane, Nikolaus Kaufmann, Caroline Kimble, Katherine Koehler and Sarah Grace Kutter.

Also Steven Landry, Mary Lynch, Elizabeth Marini, Sophia Marks, Satchel McLaughlin, Ella NagyBenson, Nicole Palmer, Jaro Perera, Bastiaan Phair, Isabel Rosenberg, Meilena Sanchez, Lianna SargentMaher, Jared Schauer, Julian Schmitt, Gaia Sheridan, Michael Stone, Katalin Tolgyesi, Emma

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Vanacore, Brendan Wagner, Oziah Wales, Jack Waterman, Laura Whitley and Christina Wiles.

Honors: Lydia Alberts, Bridget Audet, Benjamin Balparda, Sierra Barnicle, James Baroz, Brennan Bordonaro, Arden Carling, Duncan Crogan, Tucker Cummings, Jack Deppman, Skyeler Devlin, Jackson Donahue, Thomas Eastman, Fyn Fernandez, Wyatt Galipeau, Abigail Gleason, John David Goettelmann, Lauren Greig, Colin Grier, Scherina Havens, William Huntington, Emma Jones, Brynn Kent, Cori Kerr, Brian Kiernan, Gabe Lamphere, Alexa Lapiner, Sophie Lefkoe, Carter Leggett, Cassidy Lucia and Rachal Lussier.

Also Brooks Maerder, Ezra Marks, Jacob Martin, Joseph Miller, Archie Milligan, Ryan Morgan, Bethany Palmer, Addy Parsons, Raven Payne, Jebadiah Plouffe, Hailey Quenneville, Nicholas Scott, Camden Simpson, Arianna Slavin, Justine Smith, Spencer Smith, William Stanley, Blair Stone, Gabrielle Sullivan, Shannon Sunderland, Alexandra Tellier, Matthew Townsend, Garrett Troumbley, Andre Trudeau, Lucy Ursitti, Caileb Vaudrien, Joseph Whitley, Daniel Wisell and Alexander Yurista.

Honorable Mention: Jonathan Alger, Deric Bacon, Tre Bonavita, Cooper Bullock, Cassidy Cushman, Brian Foote, Alexander Friedlander, Samuel Hodges, Tyler Hotte, Marina Lafountain, Waseya Lawton, Joshua Levins, Jason Paquette, Lauren Sylvester and Megan Townsend.

Students make RIT dean’s list

ROCHESTER N.Y. — Kenneth Alexopoulos of Vergennes and Jackson Radler of North Ferrisburgh were both named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y., for the spring 2018 semester.

Alexopoulos is in the computer engineering program and Radler is in the biomedical sciences program.

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Rochester Institute of Technology’s Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400 without any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F” and have registered for and completed at least 12 credit hours.

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Two Bristol natives, MaryKatherine Clark and Jennifer Gordon were named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College for the spring semester in recognition of their

academic achievements.

At Ithaca’s recent commencement ceremonies, Sophia Abdul Sater of Middlebury graduated with a B.A. in Culture and Communication.

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., has named Maria N. Wood of Lincoln to the University’s president’s list

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Visits (Continued from Page 1) camps around Fishkill, N.Y. spend two weeks with the family of Dudley said that, at the age of 11, Matthew and Deborah Dickerson in leaving the Brooklyn neighborhood Bristol, Vt. that he refers to as a “jungle” was “I was still too young to know eye-opening. what any of it meant until my mom “There’s just a lot going on (in brought me to the Port Authority” Brooklyn),” he said. “When I was bus terminal, Dudley recalled. “She growing up the things that I saw left me with a bunch of other kids were drug deals, alcohol, violence, who were crying and were upset that things like that ... Things were their parents left. Then I was sent on different in Vermont.” a bus and shipped over For the Dickersons, to Vermont.” who lived in a secluded “It was just The journey that began house surrounded by that June morning 15 nice to feel like woods and farm fields in years ago would change I could be a Bristol when Israel first kid. I could do visited but have since Dudley’s life forever.

“The tagline of the those (outdoor moved to the village of Fresh Air Fund right now activities in Middlebury, Addison is ‘Because a summer County was the perfect Vermont) and can last a lifetime,’” place to introduce the Dudley said. “When I not worry 11-year-old boy who look at my relationships about some of had never before seen with the Dickersons, the the challenges cornfields to some of relationships that I have that New York the joys of life in a more formed over the years presented.” rural setting. with the parents and the “We had a great — Israel Dudley brothers, that’s exactly space,” said Deborah what that message Dickerson, who captures: relationships that have volunteers for the Vermont judiciary lasted a lifetime, and I’m so grateful and teaches Sunday school at her for that.” church in Middlebury. “We lived in The Fresh Air Fund, established the middle of the woods and there in 1877, gives low-income children were trails and ponds and plenty to living in New York City the chance to do outside. We figured it would be spend part of their summer months in a pretty different experience (for rural locations around the Northeast, Dudley).” hoping to provide them some respite Dudley stayed with the from daily life in the city. The fund Dickersons through the Fresh Air typically pairs children with families Fund for four summers, though like the Dickersons for one to two he has since returned to Vermont weeks, and also runs five different many times on his own. His Fresh

Air Fund summers brought many firsts: learning how to swim, petting a farm animal, fishing with Matthew Dickerson (a computer science professor at Middlebury College).

Dudley came to enjoy biking with Deborah, going to the Addison County Fair and Field Days and playing football and basketball outside with the Dickersons’ three sons, Thomas, Mark and Peter.

Mixed into these activities were trips to Burlington to watch Lake Monsters baseball games and drives to a family vacation spot in Maine.

“Very simple outdoor activities, but it was just nice to feel like I could be a kid,” he said. “I could do those things and not worry about some of the challenges that New York presented.”

With each trip to Vermont, Dudley became closer to Deborah and Matthew and the three brothers.

Now, he is all but a fourth son to the family of five. Mark and Israel shared a room for much of the time that New Yorker spent with the family through the Fresh Air Fund, and the two became close through a shared love of sports. At Mark Dickerson’s wedding in February, Israel Dudley was his best man.

“I have a family of three sisters (in Brooklyn), basically a family of women,” Dudley said. “And so having three brothers all of a sudden was interesting at first, and it was pretty cool ... they’re all different in a way, but each of us has different branches that connect to each other.”

ISRAEL DUDLEY, RIGHT, was best man to Mark Dickerson, second from right, at his wedding in February.

Courtesy photo

Three years ago, the Dickersons encouraged Dudley to pursue his bachelor’s degree at Castleton University. Peter, the Dickersons’ youngest son, was a senior at Mount Abraham Union High school thinking about college at the time, and he and Dudley took on the college admissions process together.

A Psychology major, Dudley will begin his senior year in the fall.

In his words, getting to know the Dickersons has made him “mentally a different person.”

“I can talk to (Deborah) about things that I couldn’t talk about with people in New York City that I grew up with,” he said. “Our conversations are about things like marriage, the work that it takes to be a good husband and things like that. There’s not really anybody in (Brooklyn) that I can have that conversation with.”

WHAT DUDLEY BROUGHT The Dickersons went on to host several other Fresh Air Fund kids after Dudley stopped visiting through the program. They are perhaps as grateful for what he has

brought to their family as he is to them.

“I think we maybe benefitted more than he did from getting to know him, learning from his experiences and seeing his generosity and his good character, his ability to enjoy life, to not be dependent on a lot of possessions to be able to enjoy things,” Matthew Dickerson said.

Now 26, Dudley is in Manhattan this summer working as a communications intern for the Fresh Air Fund. Although he is unsure of the steps he might take after he graduates from Castleton, working his current job has raised the possibility of someday working fulltime for the organization that first introduced him to the family that has made Addison County something of a second home.

“Being a part of this organization is personally empowering for me,” he said. “Because I feel like I’m helping and giving back to kids who are in my same position, providing those opportunities for these kids to create a difference in their lives as well. That’s pretty awesome.”

DURING HIS TIME spent in Vermont through the Fresh Air Fund, Israel Dudley, far right, came to view his host family, the Dickersons of Middlebury, as a second family. Dudley is pictured here with Thomas, left, Mark, Deborah and Peter Dickerson.

Courtesy photo

Addison Independent, Monday, July 2, 2018 — PAGE 17

Briggs (Continued from Page 1) Waltham — has historically been a GOP-friendly district, whereas county voters have for the past 16 years consistently picked Democrats to represent them in the state Senate.

Briggs acknowledged the Addison-3 option but noted he had announced early in the election cycle he was going to try again for the Senate. When the dust cleared after the May 29 filing deadline for major party candidates, the Addison-3 field included but two Democrats running unopposed or the two House seats. Now Briggs is involved in a Senate race that includes Bray and Middlebury Democrat Ruth Hardy.

Still, he has no regrets at how things turned out.

“When I say I’m going to do something, I don’t really feel right about switching mid-stream,” he PETER BRIGGS said. “It wasn’t tough for me to say, ‘No,’ I’d really feel like I have to to address the state’s long-term keep running for state Senate.” financial problems and high taxes.

He believes he could make a “I agree the teachers’ pension bigger impact in the state’s highest fund is going to have to be funded, chamber on his main campaign because if you don’t do it, (the fund) priorities: Lowering taxes and will go bankrupt,” Briggs said. “But growing the economy. you also can’t just “Nothing has keep taking from us changed in Montpelier “The real who produce, or we’re (during the past two discussion that going to quit producing years), for the most needs to be had or go elsewhere.” part,” Briggs said. “The He believes the state state is still heading in is whether we’re will soon face a day the wrong direction, going to make a of reckoning on its for those of us who are U-turn; are we budget and taxation in the lower-income, going to turn policies. working class bracket. away from this “Holding taxes “We’ve got to reduce would be beneficial,” direction we’re taxes or grow the Briggs said. “In the economy if you want heading?” long run, this is a — Peter Briggs meaningless squabble the state to become more competitive,” he over what year we’re added. going to go over the cliff in… The Briggs is not a fan of state efforts real discussion that needs to be had to increase the minimum wage or is whether we’re going to make a institute a so-called “livable wage.”

Gov. Phil Scott in May vetoed a House- and Senate-passed bill that would have gradually increased the state’s minimum wage from the current $10.50 per hour to $15 by 2024.

“It’s just going to price a lot of us out of work, because the businesses we work for can’t justify paying $15 per hour, so they’re flat-out not going to hire us,” Briggs said. “How is that helpful to us?”

Briggs was among those who watched the state budget showdown between the governor and lawmakers during the recently concluded special legislative session. House and Senate Democrats — who hold substantial majorities in both chambers — argued that a one-time, $55 million budget surplus should be used to help draw down a deficit in Vermont’s teachers’ pension fund.

Scott countered the money should be used to stabilize education property taxes this year. Scott last week allowed the latest budget proposal to pass without his signature as the prospect of a government shutdown loomed.

Ultimately, Briggs sided with Scott, but doesn’t believe the recent political skirmish did anything

U-turn; are we going to turn away do nothing to stop (the FHUHS from this direction we’re heading?” suspect).”

Violent video games, Briggs GUN LAWS Another motivating factor for believes, are an increasing catalyst Briggs’ entry into the race was for the gun violence plaguing society. passage of S.55, a gun control He continues to read up on theories measure that among other things of how the brain processes images of violence and how requires universal some people act upon background checks prior that information. to buying a firearm, “I can maybe Briggs pointed to raises the minimum age forgive (Scott) research indicating for buying a firearm to for signing the average gamer has 21 (with exceptions), (gun control) bill, the spent 10,000 hours bans “bump stocks” that playing video games allow a semi-automatic but I can never by the time he or she rifle to mimic a fully trust him again. turns 21. automatic weapon’s I don’t support “It is violence that nearly continuous fire, him anymore and limit the capacity and I don’t trust is programming them toward these kinds of gun magazines to 10 him. If he’ll sell of violent actions,” rounds.

Briggs said.

Briggs was candid in out his largest “What we’re his opposition to the new constituency (on we’re law and he blasted Gov. gun rights), he’ll watching, becoming.”

Scott for signing the sell us out on measure. Scott endorsed Briggs isn’t in favor anything.” the bill soon after the of restricting guns or — Peter Briggs video games, though arrest of Jack Sawyer, 18, of Poultney, who in he believes parents February had allegedly mapped out should be mindful of what their kids plans for a school shooting at Fair are watching on TV. Haven Union High School.

“But if you want about to talk “I can maybe forgive (Scott) for about restricting something, forget signing the bill, but I can never trust the firearms,” he said, contending him again,” Briggs said. “I don’t that people intent on committing support him anymore and I don’t violent acts will use whatever trust him. If he’ll sell out his largest weapon they might have at their constituency (on gun rights), he’ll disposal, whether it’s a knife or a sell us out on anything.” semi-automatic rifle.

Briggs doesn’t believe Vermont “It’s not the tool, it’s the person,” needed the new rules and contends Briggs said they wouldn’t have made a DAIRY FARMING difference had they been in effect Briggs and his family are part prior to the FHUHS case. of an agricultural industry now “Those of us who know guns and struggling through low milk prices this issue know the law that was and a facing a growing obligation passed is really quite meaningless,” to prevent manure runoff into the Briggs said. “Every one of those state’s waterways. Vermont is restrictions in S.55 is going to under a federal mandate to clean

up its waterways, including Lake Champlain. Lawmakers are still looking at ways to fund the state’s share of the multi-million-dollar cleanup.

He pointed to statistics showing the state has 30 percent fewer cows and 30 percent more people than it did in 1975. As such, he believes the state should be targeting human waste through more stringent sewer plant regulations, rather than farms.

Briggs said he wants more proof that farms are creating more pollution problems than municipal sewer plants.

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MONDAY

MIDDLEBURY MARLIN MADDIE Crowne takes the freestyle leg of a medley relay at last week’s summer league meet with Burlington.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

MIDDLEBURY MARLIN CATHERINE Carpenter swims the backstroke last Tuesday against Burlington Country Club.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

It’s summer!

Middlebury Marlins host opening meet FRASER MILLIGAN COMES up for air during the U-18 butterfly event against Burlington last Tuesday night.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Marlins youth swim team opened their 2018 Champlain

Valley Swim League season on June 26 with a setback against one of the league’s top teams.

(See Marlins, Page 19)

Champs begin season at home with setback, victory

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — After losing at home on June 26 in a sunny Champlain Valley Swim League opener, the Vergennes Champs won big on Thursday in a cloudier Thursday meet moved to their home pool because their opponents’ pool is not ready for action.

On Tuesday last week visiting top CVSL team The Edge coasted past the Champs, 293-181, a

misleading score considering the visitors treated the closing free relays as exhibitions and essentially forfeited all of them.

Twelve-year-old Madelyn Giroux picked up two victories to become the only Champ to win more than once.

The Champs visit the Middlebury Marlins on July 5.

Champs posting top-three finishes on Tuesday last week were:

BUTTERFLY • U-10 boys: 2. Will Clark.

• U-12 girls: 1. Giroux, 32.89.

• U-12 boys: 1. Ethan Croke, 35.71; 3. Luke Davis.

• U-14 girls: 3. Allison Croke.

• U-14 boys: 3. Carson Hoffman.

• U-18 girls: 3. Leah Croke.

BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 2. Eleanor Brooks.

• U-8 boys: 2. Flint Crary.

• U-10 girls: 3. Adrienne Smits.

• U-10 boys: 2. W. Clark.

• U-12 girls: 1. Hadley Harris, 36.97; 2. Carlyn Rapoport.

• U-12 boys: 2. E. Croke; 3.

Calder Rakowski.

• U-14 girls: 3. A. Croke.

• U-14 boys: 3. Adam Clark.

• U-18 girls: 3. L. Croke.

• U-18 boys: 2. Dylan Rapoport.

BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 2. Sophia James; 3.

Skylar Lamothe.

• U-10 girls: 1. Eloise Eckels, 24.0.

• U-10 boys: 3. Clark Clary.

• U-12 girls: 1. C. Rapoport, 38.25; 2. Harris.

• U-12 boys: 3. Grey Fearon.

• U-14 girls: 3. Anna Doucet.

• U-14 boys: 1. Noah Engvall, 34.87; 3. Hoffman.

• U-18 girls: 3. Olivia Hawkins.

(See Champs, Page 20)

Addison Independent, Monday, July 2, 2018 — PAGE 19

NORA WOOTEN TAKES the butterfly leg of the U-14 medley relay last Tuesday night in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

MIDDLEBURY MARLIN INDY Fetterolf took third place in the U-12 backstroke last week against Burlington Country Club.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Marlins (Continued from Page 18) On a sunny and warm Tuesday evening visiting Burlington Country Club dominated the closing free relays to stretch a 10-point lead into a 215-170 victory.

Three Marlins won three races apiece: 18-and-under swimmer Oliver Poduschnick, Eliot Schneider (U-14) and Ava Schneider (U-12).

Winning twice was U-14 swimmer Holly Staats.

Details on the Marlins’ meet at The Edge in South Burlington on Thursday were not available before deadline. The Marlins will next host the Vergennes Champs on this Thursday evening, July 5.

Marlins recording top-three finishes were: BUTTERFLY • U-8 girls: 2. Aurora Foley.

• U-10 girls: 1. A. Schneider, 15.21.

• U-14 girls: 1. Staats, 30.72; 2.

Nora Wootten.

• U-14 boys: E. Schneider, 30.09; 2. Aidan Chance.

• U-18 boys: 1. Poduschnick, 28.02; 2. Devon Kearns.

BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Sadie Chance, 23.37; 3. Elle MacIntyre.

• U-8 boys: 1. Daniel Power, 28.13.

• U-10 girls: 3. Ella Kozak.

• U-10 boys: 3. Jase Kozak.

• U-12 girls: 3. Lucy Poduschnick.

• U-12 boys: 3. Indy Fetterolf.

• U-14 girls: 3. Staats.

• U-14 boys: 1. Chance, 35.64.

• U-18 boys: 1. Archie Milligan, 28.38; 2. Will Carpenter.

BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Mitzi Poduschnick, 26.25; 3. S. Chance.

• U-8 boys: 1. Constantin Bellman, 28.69.

• U-10 girls: 1. A. Schneider, 19.84.

• U-12 girls: 3. L Poduschnick.

• U-12 boys: 3. Fetterolf.

• U-14 girls: 1. Staats, 35.75.

• U-14 boys: 1. E. Schneider, 37.22.

• U-18 boys: 1. O. Poduschnick, 31.77; 2. Fraser Milligan.

FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 2. Foley; 3. S. Chance.

• U-8 boys: 1. Daniel Power, 23.38.

• U-10 girls: 1. A. Schneider, 14.25.

• U-10 boys: 3. J. Kozak.

• U-12 girls: 3. Lila Cook Yoder.

• U-12 boys: 3. Fetterolf.

• U-14 girls: 2. Wootten.

• U-14 boys: 1. E. Schneider, 27.19; 2. A. Chance.

• U-18 boys: 1. O. Poduschnick, 24.40; 2. A. Milligan.

MIDDLEBURY MARLIN WILL Carpenter finished in second place in the U-18 backstroke at last week’s Champlain Valley Swim League meet againt Burlington Country Club.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

LILA COOK-YODER competes in the U-12 freestyle event at the Middlebury Marlins’ meet with Burlington last week.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

PAGE 20 — Addison Independent, Monday, July 2, 2018

Champs

THE ADDISON NORTH under-15 girls’ lacrosse team won its second straight Northern Vermont Girls Lacrosse Championship on June 15, defeating St. Albans in the final and Middlebury in the semifinal. The team is undefeated in the past two years.

Photo courtesy of Vicki Bronson

Addison North girls’ lax nets title MIDDLEBURY — The Addison North team, composed of players from the Bristol and Vergennes area, won the Under-15 Northern Vermont Girls’ Lacrosse Championship with victories on June 10 in the tournament semifinal and final. Games were played on Middlebury’s Fucile Field.

Addison North, the top seed, coasted past St. Albans in the final, 15-3, after turning back Middlebury in the semi-final with a tie-breaking goal in the final two minutes.

Addison North claimed its second straight U-15 Northern Vermont title and remained undefeated in the past two years.

Team members included Halle Huizenga, Reese Gernander, Carly Rougier, Elena Bronson, Molly Laurent, Allie Croke, Olivia Campbell, Cassandra Guilmette, Illia Dennison, Mikayla Russell, Natalie Adams, Breanne Rockwell, Remi Shepard, Anni Funke, Txuxa Konczal, Grace Harvey, Maddie Donaldson and Carlyn Rapoport.

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(Continued from Page 18) • U-18 boys: 3. D. Rapoport.

FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 2. Brooks; 3. Ella Bearor.

• U-8 boys: 2. F. Clary.

• U-10 girls: 3. Amelia Lamothe.

• U-10 boys: 2. W. Clark.

• U-12 girls: 1. Giroux, 30.31; 2.

Rapoport.

• U-12 boys: 2. E. Croke.

• U-14 girls: 2. Anna Rakowski.

• U-14 boys: 3. Engvall.

• U-18 girls: 3. L. Croke; 3.

Jordan Jewell.

• U-18 boys: 3. D Rapoport.

CHAMPS WIN BIG On Thursday the Champs swamped visiting Winooski, 318150. Eleanor Brooks and Giroux won three races apiece, and Will Clark, Anna Rakowski and Dylan Rapoport picked up two wins each.

BUTTERFLY • U-8 girls: 1. S. James, 30.59.

• U-10 girls: 3. Ad. Smits.

• U-10 boys: 1. Quinn LeBeau, 22.00; 2. C. Crary.

• U-12 girls: 1. Giroux, 32.78; 2.

C. Rapoport.

• U-12 boys: 2. E. Croke; 3. Grey Fearon.

• U-14 girls: 1. A. Rakowski, 31.91; 2. A. Croke.

• U-14 boys: 1. Hoffman, 31.72; 2. Engvall.

• U-18 girls: 2. L. Croke; 3. Jewell.

• U-18 boys: 1. Ethan Sausville, 28.43; 28.43; 2. Jarret Muzzy.

BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Brooks, 24.47; 2.

Annika Smits.

• U-8 boys: 2. F. Crary.

• U-10 girls: 3. Libby Ringer.

• U-10 boys: 1. W. Clark, 18.12; 3. Rudolf Vorsteveld.

• U-12 girls: 1. Giroux, 37.22; 2.

Frances Eckels.

• U-12 boys: 1. E. Croke, 38.66.

• U-14 girls: 1. A. Croke, 34.40.

• U-14 boys: 1. A. Clark, 36.07; 2. Jackson Coffey.

• U-18 girls: 1. L. Croke, 32.47; 3. O. Hawkins.

• U-18 boys: 1. D. Rapoport, 33.58.

BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Brooks, 27.70; 2.

James.

• U-10 girls: 2. E. Eckels.

• U-10 boys: 1. W. Clark, 21.25; 2.

C. Clary.

• U-12 girls: 1. C. Rapoport, 37.72.

• U-12 boys: 1. C. Rakowski, 50.37; 2. Grey Fearon.

• U-14 girls: 2. A. Rakowski.

• U-14 boys: 1. Engvall, 35.94; 2.

Hoffman.

• U-18 girls: 3. Hawkins.

• U-18 boys: 1. Rapoport, 36.14; 2. Sausville.

FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 1. Brooks, 20.27; 2.

Ella Bearor.

• U-8 boys: 1. F. Crary, 20.52.

• U-10 girls: 3. A. Lamothe.

• U-10 boys: 1 Cohen Howell, 17.66; 2. LeBeau.

• U-12 girls: 1. Giroux, 30.65; 2.

C. Rapoport.

• U-12 boys: 2. W. Clark; 3. C. Rakowski.

• U-14 girls: 1. A. Rakowski, 28.91; 3. A. Croke.

• U-14 boys: 1. Engvall, 27.59; 2.

Hoffman.

• U-18 girls: 2. Croke; 3. Jewell.

• U-18 boys: 1. Muzzy, 26.24; 3.

Sausville, 26.25.

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Addison County’s Humane Society Cuna. 8 years, long hair black, spayed female. Cuna is a very sweet gal who likes to receive pets. She is an introvert at heart and would appreciate a cat condo or some sort of hidey-hole to retreat to when she wants time to herself. Cuna will flourish in a home with people who will provide her with the time, attention and patience she needs to settle in to her new surroundings. She gets along well with other cats and would love a laid back feline friend in her new home!

Henry. 9 years, short hair tiger, neutered male. Henry is a super cute fella who came to Homeward Bound after living in a situation with ten other cats. Henry loves the company of his feline companions, especially adoptable cat Cuna, and we think he would prefer to be in a home with another cat-friend. Henry is rather shy and timid here at the shelter but he is making progress every day. He is happy to receive the occasional head scratch but will let you know if he wants attention through his body language. Henry is a wonderful cat who deserves a patient and kind new human to let him be the cat he was born to be!

Nikita. 13 years, short hair tri-color, spayed female.

Pepper. 13 years, Siamese mix, neutered male.

Nikita and Pepper are two very friendly bonded kitties who are looking for a new home together. They were described by their previous guardian as quiet, friendly, and independent lap cats. Here at the

shelter, these two kitties are shy and timid (understandably) but very sweet and friendly.

Although they are in their senior years, these two still have a lot of love to give and life to live. Nikita and Pepper deserve a loving home where they will have the opportunity to live the life they deserve.

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Your pet wants to be in the Addison INDEPENDENT If you’d like to include your pet as “Pet of the Week” simply include your pet’s name, gender, approximate age (if you know it), along with comments about the pet’s favorite activities, your favorite activity with the pet, what the pet enjoys eating, and any particular stories or incidents you might like to share concerning your pet.

Send the photo and story to the Addison Independent, Pet Page, 58 Maple St., Middlebury, Vt., 05753, or email a high-resolution jpeg to news@addisonindependent.com.

Wesley. 8 years, Chihuahua, neutered male. Wesley is a well behaved, social, affectionate senior who is looking for a home where he will get lots of snuggles and attention. He gets along well with the other dogs and the cat in his foster home, and thoroughly enjoys pack walks with other small-stature dogs. Wesley recently had a dental and is in good health, however he does have a grade 3 out of 6 heart murmur that currently does not require any treatment.

Wesley’s only request- demand really- is that his new guardians let him snuggle under the blankets to sleep with them at night!

Apollo. 1 year, hound mix, neutered male.

Apollo is a big happy-go-lucky pup who just loves to play- with balls, Frisbees, tug toys, in water- you name it! He knows several commands including sit, stay, come, down, speak, and high five, though he would benefit from some additional training in manners (he’s a big puppy!). Apollo is a large, very high energy dog who will require daily exercise for physical and mental health, and would fit in nicely with an active, outdoor-oriented household.

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ELIN MELCHIOR REFLECTS on her 11 years on the Bristol Elementary School board during a reception in the Mount Abe cafeteria this past Tuesday night. ANeSU school boards were replaced by a consolidated Mount Abraham Unified School District board on July 1.

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ANeSU (Continued from Page 1) for 14 years, recalled a similar focus on small details.

“Meetings used to run from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 or 12:00,” he said.

“It was well-intended, mostly about how to save money, but it wasn’t efficient. Sometimes it was just, ‘Hey, Costco’s having a sale on supplies.’”

Board work has changed dramatically over the years, he added, and is more rewarding now due to a greater focus on students’ education.

A big part of that change was the policy governance system that was instituted more than 15 years ago, according to outgoing ANeSU — and incoming MAUSD — board chairperson Dawn Griswold.

The system more clearly divides responsibilities between the school board and the district superintendent.

“Once we got fully invested in policy governance the board was thinking about kids and how we are preparing them to go out into the world — not about light bulb sales or paint colors,” Griswold said.

Figuring out policies and procedures always held a particular

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fascination for Carol Eldridge during her 32 years on the Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School board.

When she joined that board in 1980 Eldridge said, “There was no policy book, no procedure book. We researched past meeting minutes to inform decisions.” She joined the committee tasked with developing those policies and procedures and for many years made that her work.

The very first policy change she pursued was the elimination of cigarette smoking at meetings, saying, “It was nice to get that taken care of.”

Tuesday’s night’s final meeting felt “different,” she said, “not quite sad, but definitely the end of an era.”

Eldridge will miss the Mount Abe board meetings, but she plans to stay on top of things.

“I plan to check agendas and minutes,” she said. “They should never be surprised if on a meeting night I walk in. Just because I’m not a board member doesn’t mean I don’t care.”

Bonita Bedard enjoyed learning about how schools operate during her combined two decades on the Robinson Elementary School board

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BOB RADLER AND Dawn Griswold reminisce about their years on the Monkton Central School board during a June 26 reception in the Mount Abe cafeteria. Griswold, who chaired the outgoing ANeSU board, now chairs the consolidated Mount Abraham Unified School District board.

and the Mount Abe board, but being a board member is a tough gig, she said.

“Someone is mad at you pretty much all the time,” Bedard said.

Bedard wished the new system all the best, but reflecting back said chief sources of her frustration were not the kids, but the adults — “from the teachers to the taxpayers.”

At the reception on Tuesday, Griswold shared an inspirational

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story about teamwork: “A driver who was reaching for his map veered off the road and got his car stuck in a ditch. He sought help from a nearby farmer, who turned and pointed to an ancient mule out in the field.

‘Warwick, there, will help you,’ the farmer said.

The driver thought this was unlikely, but he accepted the help anyway.

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When they had harnessed Warwick to the vehicle, the farmer shouted, “Pull, Fred! Pull, Jack!

Pull, Ted! Pull, Warwick!”

The ancient mule pulled the car right out. Amazed, the driver asked the farmer why he’d shouted all the other names first. Griswold delivered the punch line: ‘Old Warwick is nearly blind,’ the farmer said. ‘But if he thinks he’s part of a team, he will do anything.’”

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders.

Wednesdays, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery.

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking. Mem‑ bers share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcom‑ ers welcome. Confidential.

St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Big Book Meeting, New Haven, Congregational Church, Vil‑ lage Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Bran‑ don, St. Thomas Episco‑ pal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30am.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middle‑ bury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ M O U S , 5 T H U R S D AY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternat‑ ing Format Meeting, Fer‑ risburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

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

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

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

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

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

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ M O U S , 1 S U N D AY. 1 2 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

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

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A L C O H O L I C S A N O N Y‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ b u r y, U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

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

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BY SOMEONE’S DRINK‑ ING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs).

Anonymous and confiden‑ tial, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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The Open Door Clinic is currently looking for individuals fluent in Spanish and English to become volunteer medical interpreters. All volunteer medical interpreters must complete an application process, pass a reference check and a language evaluation, and attend Open Door Clinic interpreter training offered twice a year.

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OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s at 5:30pm. Located at the Bris‑ tol Federated Church in the conference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Church St.

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THREE FAMILY YARD sale.

Route 22A, Panton. 9‑4. July 6, 7 and 8th. Tools, furniture and many odds and ends.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am.

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Quality workmanship and references. 802‑458‑2402.

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2018 1st cut wrapped square bales ‑ 6ft. $60/bale. Feed analysis available. Delivery available.

FOR SALE‑ 2 mahogany color barrels, chest freezer and gas/wood combination stove, lock safe, diesel/gas pump. 453‑3870.

OVER 3,000 BASEBALL cards for sale. For more in‑ formation call 453‑2920.

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PEASANT MARKET ‑ FAIR and fundraiser. Saturday July, 7th. 9am‑2pm. All proceeds donated to local charities. Located at St. Ste‑ phens Church on the green, Middlebury.

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

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

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

MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A lovely home with active, re‑ tired professional who en‑ joys cultural events. $400/ mo, plus utils. Seeking a housemate who might enjoy sharing occasional meals.

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

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

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

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

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

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MIDDLEBURY ‑ PROFES‑ SIONAL office suite. 1,205 sq. ft. office space. Conve‑ niently located in Middle‑ bury ‑ Court St./Creek Rd. 2 private offices, large re‑ ception area, large central open space for additional offices/cubicles or board‑ room. Private bathroom.

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PENTHOUSE/ROOF TOP apartment. One bedroom roof top apartment avail‑ able for rent July 1st in a quiet, convenient location situated close to downtown Middlebury. Secure off street parking and laundry on site.

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WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

Washer, dryer. No smoking.

Available September through May. 860‑878‑9580.

Wood Heat 10 CORDS OF poplar wood for sale. $150/cord. Can be delivered. 802‑558‑1069.

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

802‑282‑9110.

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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.

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

Beanshomes.com. 600 R t e . 7 , P i t t s f o r d , V T. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@ beanshomes.com.

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

FULL TIME ‑ YEAR ROUND deli position. Set hours Mon‑ day ‑ Friday 6am ‑ 2pm. Prior work experience with food preparation in commercial kitchen/deli required. Appli‑ cants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

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

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

WANTED; JOHN DEERE 261 grooming mower in good condi‑ tion. Call Steve, 802‑483‑9446.

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

Boats 14’ ALUMINUM STARCRAFT DEEP‑V fishing boat. 14’ metal trailer, new tires, all lights work.

Includes: 2 anchors, 2 paddles, 2”x4” frame for winter storage. $400. OBO 802‑453‑4235.

PERMANENT SALES POSI‑ TION Busy retail store looking for a customer focused indi‑ vidual. Great work environment.

Four day work week including one weekend day. Must be able to climb stairs, lift boxes and stand for extended peri‑ ods. Drop off resume at Sweet Cecily, 42 Main St., Middle‑ bury, VT. Or email resume to: nanciedunn@aol.com.

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BASIN HARBOR IS now hiring for dishwashers, cooks, front desk, night audit, and an HR Coordinator! We will train the right person for the job. If you are interested in the hospitality industry or starting a new ca‑ reer, we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants please apply online at: basinharbor. com/jobs/.

EXPERIENCED MECHANIC NEEDED. must have own tools.

Wrecker rotation is involved.

Pay comparable with experi‑ ence. Apply in person or send resume to: Mike’s Auto and Towing, Inc. 19 1/2 Elm St., Middlebury.

NEW HAVEN YARD WORK. Some mowing, trimming and raking. 802‑453‑4597.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFES‑ SIONAL/ Paralegal. WhistlePig Whiskey Distillery is growing and needs an administrative professional/paralegal to work at our lovely farm location in Shoreham, Vermont. Applicants must be organized, proficient with Excel and Word. The in‑ dividual will be working with finance and our CEO to support our regulatory and shareholder reporting requirements. Our employees enjoy our infor‑ mal surroundings and various benefits, including 401k and medical benefits. Send resume and 3 references to: info@ whistlepigrye.com.

K.A. BAGLEY, INC. is hiring for lawn care maintenance and landscaping. Need to be hon‑ est, reliable and motivated.

Must have a valid driver license.

Wage based on experience.

Call 802‑352‑9088 to apply.

PART TIME ‑ DELI position.

Set hours Saturday 5:45am ‑ 12 noon. Prior work experience with food preparation in com‑ mercial kitchen/deli required.

Applicants should apply in per‑ son at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101

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Basin Harbor is now hiring for cooks, servers, massage therapists, reservations agent, night auditors, trash/recycling and maintenance!

We will train the right person for the job. If you are interested in the hospitality industry or starting a new career, we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants please apply online at: www.basinharbor.com/jobs/.

NURSING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES JOB FAIR Explore RN, LPN, LNA, housekeeping, and laundry opportunities at Porter Medical Center!

Sign-on bonuses for select LNA positions available!

10–11am & 5–7pm Tuesday, July 10 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury For more information on available job opportunities, visit UVMHealth.org/PMC and click on “Careers.”

Addy Indy Classifieds are online:

www.addisonindependent.com/classifieds

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HOPE has openings for the following positions.

Resale Store Associate, 29.5 hours per week. Solid cash handling and customer service skills required.

Warehouse Associate, 29.5 hours per week.

Solid communication skills, ability to multi-task.

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

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

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Want to Make Difference in Your Community? Come Join our Team!

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

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

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

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

Please leave a message or chughson@svcable.net.

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

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

Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Middlebury.

Approved for seating for 24.

Plenty of parking, lots of pos‑ sibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

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

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

Shard Villa

A Level 3 Residential Care Home Now Hiring Medicine Technician/Care Giver 3-11 shift – including weekends Full Time & Part Time 7-3 shift – Part Time, Fri-Sun Must be a reliable & compassionate team player. At Shard Villa we are a close knit team of caregivers who rely on each other to ensure our residents receive the highest quality of care. We only hire committed professional caregivers who love working with the elderly during all hours of the day and night.

Send resume to: Admin.assist@shardvilla.org Or apply in person.

1177 Shard Villa Rd. Salisbury, VT

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Mary Johnson Children’s Center Human Resources Specialist Established, growing social service agency serving families and children is seeking HR Manager to oversee, coordinate and implement human resources efforts. Energetic, friendly work environment, this new position is in

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Audy Trucking LLC Audy Trucking LLC is hiring for an

experienced class A driver. Our fleet hauls grain, minerals, and aggregate with dump and hopper bottom trailers. The job requires weekly overnights and home weekends.

We offer health benefits, paid vacation, as well as mileage and safety bonuses.

Please inquire by email to Jeff Audy at audytrucking@hotmail.com or call Jeff at 802-989-5024. Clean Driving Record A MUST!

an organization that has grown beyond its administrative capacity. Position responsibilities include the oversight of recruitment, hiring, scheduling, performance management. Flexible schedule. 25-30 hours.

Requirements: B.A./B.S., or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please send letter of interest/resume to:

Search MARY JOHNSON CHILDREN’S CENTER 81 Water Street; Middlebury, VT 05753 or e-mail office@mjccvt.org EOE employer

NOW HIRING:

Full- and Part-Time Sales Associates for flexible shifts Nights & Weekends included Benefits available for F/T staff

Apply in person at:

Maplefields of New Haven Route 7, New Haven, VT Ask for Sherry or pick-up an application EOE

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Paraprofessional-Intensive Needs 2018-2019 Addison Central School District is seeking a fulltime Intensive Needs Paraprofessional for the 2018-2019 school year at Middlebury Union High School. Job responsibilities include supporting basic skills in the areas of academics, communication, prevocational and personal care.

Apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and three current reference letters via School Spring.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Student Behavior Monitor 2018-2019 Addison Central School District is seeking a fulltime Student Behavior Monitor for the 2018-2019 school year at Middlebury Union High School.

Successful candidate must supervise and support students in designated area to optimize appropriate behavior, provide a healthy, educational, supportive environment; develop, implement and monitor behavior plans; maintain records related to behavior; provide academic support; supervise students in cafeteria before school, supervise students during bus dismissal time; ability to work with collaboratively with staff, strong writing, technological and communication skills. Procures substitute teachers on a daily basis and organizes/assigns substitutes on a daily basis. Also must assist with clerical duties as assigned.

Apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and three current reference letters via School Spring.

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For the very latest in county sports, read the Addison Independent, Monday and Thursday.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Year-round positions, experience required, mechanical ability a plus.

Benefits included. Call (802) 4822335 for more information or send resume to: Hinesburg Sand & Gravel, Co., Inc., 14818 Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

Well-established, family owned insurance agency in Middlebury seeking ambitious team player.

Must hold or be willing to obtain Vermont property and casualty insurance license. Strong customer service and computer skills required.

Excellent benefits!

Email resume and references to bill@labergeinsurance.com or jim@labergeinsurance.com.

NOW HIRING FULL TIME Experienced …HVAC Technician/Installer/Troubleshooter … & …Licensed Master Plumber…

Get Paid to Work While Training for Your License

We Offer: • Excellent Pay • Training & Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Paid Sick Days

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Forward resume to: Shannon.pbms@gmail.com or stop by at

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“Serving the Champlain Valley Since 1887”

** Experienced Service Technician ** ** Master Plumber **

We currently have an opening and are seeking a licensed service technician with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, heating systems (oil/propane/natural gas), and air conditioning systems including air source and water source heat pumps. Sign-on bonus for qualified candidate.

We Offer: Competitive pay and full benefits package including: • Health Insurance • 401k with company match • Dental Insurance • Paid time off • Vision Insurance • Paid holidays • Life Insurance • Training/Education • Short and Long Term Disability • Company Vehicle Interested candidates may call 802-877-3118 or email tscuteri@jwderyan.com

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Public Notices Index

Public notices are found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 30, 31 & 32.

Addison County Courthouse (1)

Addison Northeast Supervisory Union (1)

Addison County Superior Court (2)

Bristol (1)

Ferrisburgh (1) Middlebury (1) Salisbury (1)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY 77 MAIN STREET MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753

TOWN OF BRISTOL HEARING NOTICE

Separate sealed BIDS for the removal of trees in the Town Green and Court Square will be received by the Town of Middlebury, VT. The project consists of the removal of seven (7) trees and stumps.

The BIDS shall be received by the Town of Middlebury, Public Works Department, 1020 South Route 7, Middlebury, VT, until 11:00 a.m., July 31, 2018 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. If BIDS are forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope containing the BID addressed to the Town of Middlebury, Public Works Department, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled at the Public Works Department 9:00 a.m. on July 17, 2018.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following location: Town of Middlebury, Public Works Department, 1020 South Route 7, Middlebury, VT 05753.

June 25, 2018 Kathleen Ramsay Town Manager 6/28

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 86-1-17 CNCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v.

JENNIFER T. JOHNSON, GREGORY B. JOHNSON, PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES AND VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES OCCUPANTS OF: 2333 Silver Street, Hinesburg VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered , in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Jennifer T. Johnson and Gregory B. Johnson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dated November 12, 2008 and recorded in Book 201 Page 94 of the land records of the Town of Hinesburg, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. to U.S. Bank National Association dated December 10, 2014 and recorded in Book 241 Page 132 of the land records of the Town of Hinesburg for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2333 Silver Street, Hinesburg, Vermont on July 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Gregory B. Johnson and Jennifer T. Johnson by Warranty Deed of Vermont Residential Nominee Services, LLC dated June 14, 2005 and recorded in Book 178 Page 770 of the Town of Hinesburg Land Records.

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Vermont Residential Nominee Services. LLC by Warranty Deed of Lorraine Donley and Kelly Donley dated March 2, 2004 of record at Book 174, Page 364 of the Town of Hinesburg Land Records.

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Lorraine Donley and Kelly Donley by Warranty Deed of Patrick H. Farmer dated June 20, 1983 of record at Book 50, Page 42 of the Town of Hinesburg Land Records.

A parcel of land containing 10.1 acres, more or less, together with all improvements thereon, located on the east side of Silver Street, so called, in the Town of Hinesburg.

The parcel of land herein is that parcel of land shown on a survey map entitled “Portion of Property of David and Martha Wade, Chittenden County: Hinesburg, Vt.” surveyed by Ronald L. LaRose, dated April 30, 1981, and of record in Book 2 of Maps, Page 52 of the Hinesburg Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

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

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

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

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: June 5, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 6/18, 25, 7/2

The Bristol Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 17, 2018 at Holley Hall located at 1 South Street beginning at 7:00 PM for zoning permit application #18-901 by C&J Properties LLC for parcel #06-02-45.1, requesting Site Plan Review approval for a 120’ x 80’ commercial building, per Bristol Zoning Regulations Article III Section 390.

Copies of the complete zoning applications are available for review at the Bristol Town Office during regular business hours.

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TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 18, 2018 AGENDA

7:00 PM: Opening of meeting; approval of minutes for meeting of May 16, 2018 and June 20, 2018.

7:05 PM: Application for final plat approval for four-lot subdivision at 2437 Middlebrook Road, # 18-065, applicants Bernard and Dorothy Perron, zoning district RA-5/CON-25, tax map ID no. 10/01/55.

7:25 PM: Application for final plat approval for four-lot PRD with two existing single-family residences and two new residences with attached accessory apartments at 343 & 377 Satterly Road, # 18-067, applicant David Shlansky, zoning district RA-5, tax map ID no. 10/01/57.1 & 23/01/34.

7:45 PM: Other business.

The above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office.

Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney. Communication about the above applications may be filed in writing with the Commission or at the hearing.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take an appeal to the Environmental Division.

7/2

TOWN OF SALISBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that at 7:00 PM on July 18, 2018 at the Salisbury Town Offices, the DRB will consider a hearing on the Request for Reconsideration pertaining to the appeal of permit #18-02 issued to Frank Punderson.

The Request for Reconsideration is regarding a permit for a subdivision of property owned by Frank Punderson located on Upper Plains Road. The property (Parcel lD # 0705029) is located in the low density residential district.

Application materials are available for review during normal business hours at the Salisbury Town Offices. lnterested parties who wish to be heard may attend the hearing to offer testimony or send a representative.

Pursuant to 24 VSA 117 §4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471 (a), participation in this hearing is necessary to establish status as an interested person and the right to appeal.

Paul Vaczy Vice Chairman Salisbury DRB 7/2

Coupons now available for Vermonters to buy local food

WATERBURY — Starting on July 2, about $143,000 in coupons will be available to help eligible Vermonters buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets. Coupons are issued on a first come, first served basis and may be used at any of the 52 markets enrolled in the program this summer.

Families enrolled in the Vermont Department of Health’s WIC Program can apply at special Farm to Family sessions held in your district.

Get the program schedule in the June WIC newsletter or by calling your local health office. If you need the phone number of your local office, call 800-649-4357.

Vermont households with incomes at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty limit can apply at your local community action agency.

Dial 2-1-1 if you need the phone

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number of your local agency. Current income limits are $1,872 a month for a single person, $2,538 for a couple, $3,204 for a family of three, $3,870 for a family of four and $4,536 for a family of five.

“Farm to Family is a great way to encourage Vermonters to eat more fruits and vegetables and support local agriculture at the same time,” said Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner of the Economic Services Division in the Department for Children and Families. “We expect over 250 produce growers to participate in the program this season. Every coupon spent puts $6 directly into the pocket of a Vermont farmer. This supports Vermont’s farm economy while putting great local foods on family dinner tables.”

To learn more, go to dcf.vermont. gov/benefits/f2f.

STATE OF VERMONT

CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO.: 38-2-09

NATIONAL LOAN INVESTORS, L.P, Plaintiff v.

JOAN A. CAMERON O’NEIL, MICHAEL CAMERON, THE RUTLAND SHOPPER, PIONEER AUTO SALES, INC. AND ALL OCCUPANTS OF 2829 US ROUTE 7, LEICESTER, VERMONT, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage granted by Joan A. Cameron O’Neill to Vermont Federal Bank, dated August 4, 1989, and recorded in Volume 40 at Page 237 of the Town of Leicester, Vermont, land records, as assigned by Charter One Bank, N.A., to National Loan Investors, L.P., by Assignment of record in Volume 64 at Pages 136-138 of the said land records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. on August 13, 2018, at 2829 U.S. Route 7, Leicester, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: “Being a portion of the land and premises conveyed to Joan A. Cameron O’Neil by William O’Neill by Quitclaim Deed, dated January 6, 1989, and recorded at Volume 40 at page 236 of the Town of Leicester Land Records. Reference is made to a Quitclaim Deed from Joan A. Cameron O’Neill to Michael A Cameron and Joan A. Cameron O’Neill which deed is dated July 18, 2005, and is of record in Volume 61 at page 137 of the Town of Leicester land records.

Reference is herein made to a survey entitled “Boundary adjustment of lots owned by Joan C. O’Neil, located in Leicester, Vermont” drafted by Donald B Burchard, dated July 14, 2002, and recorded with the Town of Leicester land records. Said lands are described as follows: “All of those lands identified as the 1.07 acre parcel on the above-mentioned survey. Said parcel is the western most parcel bounding the State of Vermont on its eastern boundary line and a parcel identified as 1.04 acres on its western boundary line, previously conveyed

by Joan A. Cameron O’Neill to Joan A. Cameron O’Neill and Victor R. Gittens by Warranty Deed dated December 6, 2002 and recorded in the Town of Leicester Land Records. The above-referenced survey controls.

The parcel herein is benefited by water rights to the 1.04-acre parcel referenced on the above said survey. Said rights are to take water from a drilled well, which is located just east of the northeast corner of the residence located on said parcel. Said rights include the ability to maintain said well and water lines that service Pioneer Auto, so-called, from time to time.

Said rights include an easement for purposes of any maintenance that is required to allow for necessary excavating equipment to do said maintenance. In the event any maintenance for said water line or said well is needed, the land shall be returned to as near the condition as they were at the time that maintenance began and as soon as it is practicable.

Said conveyance is subject to easements and rights of way of record.

Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned deeds, the references therein and records thereof in further aid of this description.”

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash, a bank treasurer’s check, or certified funds by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Leicester.

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

Other terms to be announced at the sale, or inquire at Clarke Demas & Baker PLLC, 346 Shelburne Road, P.O. Box 4484, Burlington, Vermont 05401, (802) 652-1400.

DATED at Burlington, Vermont, this ___ day of June 2018.

NATIONAL LOAN INVESTORS, L.P. By: Elizabeth M. Demas, Esq. Clarke Demas & Baker PLLC 346 Shelburne Road, P.O. Box 4484 Burlington, Vermont 05401 7/2

To publish a legal notice in the Addison Independent please email information to: legals@

addisonindependent.com or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

Addison Independent, Monday, July 2, 2018 — PAGE 31

Addison crash closes Route 17 ADDISON — Route 17 West in Addison was entirely closed to traffic in both directions all morning this past Thursday after a truck crashed there in the pre-dawn hours.

On June 28 at approximately 3 a.m., Vermont State Police responded to a report of a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on Route 17 near Country Club Road.

Troopers said their preliminary investigation showed that Kevin Bradford, 45, of Ferrisburgh was

driving a 2018 Kenworth truck westbound on Route 17 on a wet road in the rain when he came upon a tree blocking the roadway.

Bradford attempted to swerve to avoid striking the tree and his vehicle left the roadway, police report.

As the truck left the roadway, it struck a utility pole and overturned in the ditch.

Bradford was wearing a seat belt and sustained no injuries as a result of this crash.

The Kenworth, however, was considered a total loss.

Both lanes of Route 17 were shut down during the investigation.

Police reported at 12:50 p.m. that one lane had opened up to traffic.

State police were assisted on scene by members of the Addison Fire Department, the Department of Motor Vehicles and Vergennes Area Rescue Squad.

Neither alcohol nor drug impairment appear to be contributing factors to this crash, police report.

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Pages 30, 31 & 32.

Double Auctions

2 Auctions: Same location Back to Back Date: Friday, July 13, 2018 at 10AM Location: 685 Rte 22A Panton, VT 05491 We have been commissioned to sell the estate of late Patrick J. Cooke of Panton VT.

Equipment Estate Auctions MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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Sale Managed by Wright’s Auction Service, Newport, VT. AUCTIONEER: RON WRIGHT | P 802.334.6115 | F 802.334.1591 | C 802.323.7955

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2 Auctions: Same location Back to Back Date: Friday, July 13, 2018 at 12:30PM Location: 685 Rte 22A Panton, VT 05491 We are having this Consignment Auction Immediately following the Auction for the late Patrick J. Cooke of Panton, VT. This will be at the same location. Please see Terms of sale as they are different.

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PAGE 32 — Addison Independent, Monday, July 2, 2018

Saturday in January when he was called to the base lodge to help register a late skier. As he watched, a green, cab-less John Deere tractor rolled into the parking lot, toward the lodge and onto the snow, where the driver backed it in as though he were parking it at the outrun of the Ross and Proctor trails. As Mackey approached, the driver lowered the tractor’s bucket, dumping a pair of poles and a ski bag onto the snow.

He said, “Did I miss the second run?

I missed my ride from Rochester this morning!” Mackey registered him and he made the second run.

Looking forward, Mackey says Middlebury and other resorts around the state will have to adapt to

PETER AND SUE MACKEY attended the Vermont Ski Areas Association Annual Meeting last month. Peter Mackey recently retired after four decades at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl.

Mackey

(Continued from Page 6) regulate.”

The policy change gave skiers access to some of the best woods skiing in Vermont.

Mackey said he believes in keeping skiing affordable for locals by running a no frills, skiing-centric operation.

He experienced one of the proudest moments of his career at a recent home ski race, when he overheard a coach from Suicide Six Ski Area say to a racer, “Now this is a real ski area.

Not a condo in sight.”

Independent photo/Abagael Giles

“We have no bar, no night skiing, no housing. We’re just a family-friendly ski area that hosts high-quality racing events and tries to remain affordable to the local community, in the hopes that they can enjoy this life-long sport,” Mackey said.

Mackey said that in his 40 winters at the Snow Bowl, he saw ample evidence of the unique passion Vermonters have for ski racing, especially when the Snow Bowl hosted its annual Masters Ski Race series.

He recalled one cold, sunny

Public Notices Index

Pages 30, 31 & 32.

STARKSBORO TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SALE OF MUNICIPAL REAL ESTATE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE LEGAL VOTERS OF THE STARKSBORO TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, in accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 1061(a)(1), that the Starksboro Town School District (the “School District”) proposes to convey to the Town of Starksboro (the “Town”) all its right, title and interest in and to a certain 14.1-acre, more or less, parcel of land with improvements thereon located on Parsonage Road (T.H. #22) westerly of the Robinson School in the Town (the “Property”). The Property is all and the same lands and premises conveyed to the School District by Warranty Deed of Robert N. Shiverette and Lucille E. Shiverette, dated January 24, 1992, and recorded in Book 47, Page 133 of the Town Land Records. The School District shall reserve easements and rights-of-way on the Property for access, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of both the nineteen solar trackers leased by the School District and the wastewater disposal system for the Robinson School, and all pipes, lines and appurtenances thereto. The Property is shown on a survey entitled “Portion of Property of: Robert N. & Lucille E. Shiverette to be Conveyed to: Starksboro Town School District, Addison County, Starksboro, VT,” prepared by Rodney R. Orvis, dated September 26, 1991, and recorded in Slide 54A of the Town Land Records. Said conveyance will have the following terms and conditions: SALE PRICE: Zero Dollars and Zero Cents ($0.00). In exchange for the Property, the School District is receiving a 0.4-acre, more or less, parcel of land owned by the Town by the Warranty Deed of Page J. Smith, dated April 27, 1892, and recorded in Book 16, Page 27 of the Town Land Records, which parcel is located on the westerly side of Vermont Route 116 where the Robinson School’s access driveway and the easterly portion of the Robinson School building are located.

TERMS: Warranty Deed to be delivered at closing.

CLOSING: As soon as practicable after thirty (30) days from date of publication and posting of this notice.

The above-described Property will be conveyed on the terms specified unless a petition objecting to the conveyance signed by at least five percent (5%) of the legal voters of the School District is presented to the Starksboro Town Clerk within thirty (30) days of the date of publication and posting of this notice pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1061(a)(2).

If such a petition is presented, the School District shall cause the question of whether the School District should convey the above-described Property to the Town on the terms set forth above to be considered at a Special School District Meeting called for that purpose.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS, NOR AN OFFER TO SELL THIS REAL ESTATE TO ANY PERSON ON ANY PARTICULAR TERMS OR CONDITIONS. Dated at Starksboro, Vermont, this 26th day of June, 2018.

By: Louis duPont, Chair, Starksboro Town School District 7/2

Vermont’s changing climate. He said the rapid consolidation of America’s ski industry is also a concern. As of this spring, Vail Resorts’ $899 Epic Pass offers skiers unlimited seasonlong access to 19 resorts, with limited access to 46. “The impact of that remains to be seen. They can offer inexpensive season passes because they sell so many, which presents a challenge to smaller, locally owned places,” Mackey said.

In retirement, Mackey is looking forward to ice fishing and skiing at the Snow Bowl with his six grandchildren. He and Sue will continue to live on Lake Dunmore but hope to do some traveling. He remembers all the times he navigated the slopes with

a shovel or a bundle of racing gates while doing his job; now he’s looking forward to doing more skiing with just a pair of standard poles. Though he prefers groomed trails these days, he’s determined to chase his grandkids into the trees.

On June 14, the Vermont Ski Areas Association honored Mackey with an Industry Achievement Award for his ability to do any job on the mountain with skill and create a high caliber ski racing facility.

“I’m proud that we’ve been able to maintain and build on the history of the Bowl as a family-friendly area that hosts great races and remains affordable to the local community,” Mackey said.