Monday, July 15, 2019

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 31 No. 9

AC team nets district crown

• County Little League squad will play for the Vermont title this coming weekend. See Page 29.

How to address loss of hearing

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, July 15, 2019

Survey: Residents not happy with MAUSD Poor communication still a concern

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — After weeks of interviewing and surveying community members this spring, then analyzing the 249 responses

they got, the Mount Abraham Unified School District has released a summary of its findings.

The results are not so great.

(See Mt. Abe, Page 14)

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Will change to wetlands class hurt farm conservation?

By ABAGAEL GILES CORNWALL — Farmers and other landowners who are worried that an effort to reclassify the Otter Creek Wetland Complex as a Class I wetland would affect

their current eligibility for federal conservation funds needn’t worry, according to representatives of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

(See Wetlands, Page 38)

• When you find it hard to hear, what specialist should you consult with?

See Senior Living on Pages 17-27.

Ripton seeks to preserve school

• A group has formed to lobby against closure of their small elementary school. See Page 2.

High energy Vt. welcomes Fresh Air kids

• Local families are among the many who host urban visitors over the summer months. See Page 3.

ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, THE lead singer and fiddler of the Canadian-Cuban quintet Okan, gaives a magnetic performance during Middlebury’s Festival on the Green this past Thursday evening. See more photos from the week of live music on Page 7.

Independent photo/Steve James

Lemon Fair mosquitos hard to pin down Insects spawning in remote areas

By JOHN FLOWERS WEYBRIDGE — Lemon Fair Insect Control District officials received more than 20 mosquito complaints last week from residents in the LFICD’s three

member communities, and they are ramping up education efforts to reduce spawning grounds for the pesky, blood-sucking vectors.

The LFICD, made up of Bridport, Cornwall and

Weybridge, was created in 2006 to battle seasonal mosquito infestation in the lands along the Lemon Fair River. The district, with support from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, spreads mosquito larvicide in floodplain areas where mosquitos are likely

to breed following heavy rain.

It’s been an intriguing and active spring and early summer for mosquitos, according to Craig Zondag, the LFICD’s field coordinator/biologist, and David Dodge, the board president.

(See Mosquitos, Page 15)

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Riptonites lobby for preservation of their school Group writes letters to ACSD board

By JOHN FLOWERS RIPTON — While area classrooms have gone silent for the summer, Addison Central School District officials continue to work on a facilities master plan that will guide future decisions on building repairs and possible school closures within the ACSD. A group of Ripton residents want to make sure their elementary school doesn’t appear on a future closures list if the ACSD board chooses to take the consolidation route.

The ASCD board on Monday, July 15, is slated to decide whether to include in its facilities master plan an architectural study of the capacity of the district’s elementary and secondary schools. Then on July 29, the panel will discuss the prospect of floating a bond to fund major repairs to buildings that fit into the district’s long-term plans.

“It won’t be a decision to do the bond, it’s more to set a decision point in the future for the bond and where in the process that will come,” said Peter Conlon, ACSD board chair.

The ACSD includes

elementary schools in Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge; and Middlebury Union middle and high schools.

A consulting firm called ReArch recently estimated those nine buildings — seven elementary schools, Middlebury Union Middle School, and Middlebury Union High School — need a combined total of $61.5 million in basic repairs and upgrades.

Declining enrollment is a big reason district officials are scrutinizing school facilities prior to committing to major repair projects that could cost taxpayers millions.

ACSD schools had a combined K-12 enrollment of 1,861 students in 2008. That number has dwindled to 1,711 students this year, and is projected to further erode to 1,650 by 2023 and 1,635 by 2026.

Six of the ACSD’s seven elementary schools have fewer than 100 students. Elementary enrollment figures for all seven, as of September 2018, were 58 in Bridport, 76 in Cornwall, 50 in Ripton, 90 in Salisbury, 81 in Shoreham, 55 in Weybridge,

and 441 at Middlebury’s Mary yearly operating costs.

Hogan School.

3) Support three existing Classrooms at all nine ACSD elementary schools, which could schools are operating at less than save the district $1.6 million 75 percent capacity, according to each year. district statistics.

4) Maintain four to six Scores of Middlebury-area elementary schools, producing residents attended an estimated $1.2 a series of three million in yearly “How can we “Building our operating costs.

Future” forums consider what Each of the in April at which is best for our four options ACSD officials individual would also asked for helping students without require short- and in sorting out the also considering long-term capital district’s facilities investments in what is best for priorities.

ACSD school In addition to the communities buildings. taking comments, they come from?

CONCERNS IN the board unveiled ... They are RIPTON four options for deeply connected R i p t o n consolidating the residents co-organisms who p a r t i c u l a r are district’s school ly facilities to need each other concerned that reflect declining for survival.” their school enrollment: — letter from Ripton might be targeted 1) Operate a closure group to ACSD for single elementary officials because it has school — likely one of the lowest an upgraded Mary student counts Hogan building — to serve all in the district. A group of more the ACSD’s pre-K-6 students. than 20 people have formed a This option, according to district group to lobby for the school’s officials, could save taxpayers future. Members like Samantha around $2.4 million per year in Isenberger have been making operating costs. their appeals at ACSD board 2) Maintain two elementary meetings. They gathered at schools to serve district children. Middlebury’s Ilsley Public Those schools would likely Library on July 9 to strategize include Mary Hogan and a new, and draft a letter to district centrally located school building, officials. officials said. This would result “While our group’s aim savings in around $2.1 million in is to save our small schools

from closure and to keep our Vermont communities strong, we are also sensitive to the pressures you, ACSD board members, are under,” reads the letter addressed to the panel and ACSD Superintendent Peter Burrows. “We want to be part of the solution. We urge you to continue to explore options beyond school closures and to look at how school closures may not actually save money at all… As difficult as it would be to make the decision to close a school, it is the easy choice. How often in life is the easy choice the right one? Almost never.”

Group members also urged officials to also consider the impact a school closure would have on the greater Ripton community.

“Community impact absolutely stands shoulder to shoulder with individual student impact, right at the center of the discussion,” the letter states.

“How can we consider what is best for our individual students without also considering what is best for the communities they come from? They are not separate entities. They are deeply connected co-organisms who need each other for survival. Our students will not thrive if the communities they go home to at the end of the day are weakened.”

The complete content of the letter can be found with this story (See Ripton school, Page 3)

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Residents open homes to Fresh Air Fund kids Locals among 250 Vermont host families

By NORA PEACHIN VERGENNES — A bus, travelling from New York City to Vermont, speeds past a herd of cows. A little child points out the window and says, “Do you know that’s where chocolate milk comes from?”

This is one of Marion Sullivan’s many treasured memories from her work for the Fresh Air Fund, a nonprofit providing summer experiences in the countryside for underprivileged children from New York City.

On June 28, Sullivan made the trip again, accompanying a cohort of city kids to Vergennes and South Burlington, to meet up with their Vermont host families. She is responsible for about 35 families this year. Throughout the state, 250 families are participating in the Fresh Air Fund program this summer.

Seven families awaited their host kids anxiously in the parking

FRESH AIR FUND KID Vincy Zeng hugs his host brother upon his arrival in Vergennes on June 28. Zeng is spending his fourth year with the Jason Mazur family.

Photo courtesy of Marion Sullivan

lot of the Christian Reformed Church in Vergennes that Friday.

The air heavy with humidity, host parents and siblings leaned against hot cars and discussed plans for their guests — swimming, hiking, summers filled with outdoors activities and Vermont exploration.

Finally, the highly anticipated bus rolled into the gravel lot; eight kids were efficiently unloaded and united with their host families.

Some kids were meeting their families for the first time, others were returning after multiple summers spent together.

Tim Cianciola and his wife Jenny have been hosting Bobby Aris for four summers; Tim Cianciola was excited to welcome Bobby back for a fifth. “Bobby is a really great kid — well behaved, studious, happy to hang out with old people,” he said.

The Cianciolas love to take Bobby boating and swimming.

The couple also appreciates learning about Bobby’s day-to-day life and understanding how different it is from the way they live.

Bobby described the Cianciolas’ house as a “second home.” He enjoys doing things he cannot do in the Bronx, his home. Although he “had jitters the first time, (he is) now getting the hang of it,” Cianciola said, and Bobby has learned to “seize the moment” and make the most of his time in Vermont.

Two cars down, Toby Goldsmith awaited her host child, Sophia, who she and her husband, Lee Weisman, have been hosting for three years.

When Goldsmith spoke with Sophia’s father over the phone, he expressed that he “really wanted her to play outside because she can’t do that safely in her home.”

So, Goldsmith and Weisman take Sophia berry picking, sight seeing,

KEITH HARRIS, CENTER, is greeted by the Atocha family at the Fresh Air Fund drop off in Vergennes on June 28. This marks his 10th year with the Lincoln family.

Photo courtesy of Marion Sullivan

fishing, swimming and they often play bocce ball together.

Like Cianciola, Goldsmith wants to share a different way of living with her host child. And, in doing so, Goldsmith has grown to appreciate and bond with Sophia.

“She is really fun, a wonderful person; I feel lucky that we get along really well,” she said.

Sullivan described the homestay experience as a “two-way street, although the ultimate purpose is for the children.”

Sullivan has been involved with the organization since the 1960s, when she had a Fresh Air sister.

As an adult, Sullivan and her hus-

band, John, hosted children for 25 years — seven kids total. Today, the Vergennes couple still stays in touch with them all.

“It’s a life long relationship that we’ve built,” Sullivan explained.

Eventually, Sullivan decided to start volunteering. As the local volunteer coordinator, she recruits other host families, supports them during the kids’ stays, and helps interested people get involved.

She also escorts participants on the bus ride up to Vermont.

Sullivan is passionate about her work. “We hear stories every year at our national conference of children whose lives were really

Photo courtesy of Marion Sullivan

changed by their experiences and they were given a direction for their future,” she said.

Sullivan acknowledged that while homestays in Vermont go for as little as one week to the whole summer, she believes that no matter how long the visit “to give a child the opportunity to see a different way of life and a different setting and meet people from other cultures” has the potential to lead to great things.

One of Sullivan’s favorite moments in her Fresh Air experience was when one of the first girls she hosted became the first African American woman to graduate with a PhD from the University of Illinois. “Some of the credit she gives to her Fresh Air experience.

Certainly not all, but some,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan places equal value on these types of success stories as she does on everyday experiences of kids learning about life in the country and relationships being formed. Marion and John Sullivan still receive calls on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day from their former Fresh Air kids.

Marion Sullivan is always looking for more host families and volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved, you can contact her at 802-877-3028.

had children or whose children have since grown up.

And parents with children currently at the school, such as Isenberger, are particularly passionate about the subject.

Isenberger and her family moved to Ripton from Middlebury a few years ago in large part due to the community’s small school.

“For us, it’s a pretty big deal,” she said. “It’s an amazing school, and Ripton is an amazing community.”

Conlon said he and his colleagues will continue to listen to community concerns about the ACSD’s facilities planning.

“I think citizen input is always valuable,” he said. “This process will be a long one for laying out a vision that will hopefully guide the board for 10 years. We have no doubt any decision we make is going to draw comment from citizens.”

John Flowers is at johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

BOBBY ARIS CAME up from New York late last month to spend his third year with the Tim Cianciola family as part of the Fresh Air Fund program. This photo from last year shows Aris enjoying a delicious piece of Vermont — Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.

Ripton school (Continued from Page 2) online at addisonindependent. com.

Longtime Ripton Selectwoman Laurie Cox moved to Ripton 41 years ago.

Her children attended the local school. She believes the Ripton Elementary School is a key uniting factor to a community that can feel isolated — on its mountain perch up Route 125 — from the rest of the district.

“I think one of the things that

really drives this issue for Ripton is that we’re a more ‘contained’ community, geographically,” Cox said.

She noted several young families had recently settled in Ripton, some of them citing the small school as a magnet.

Closure of the Ripton school, Cox fears, would give young families less incentive to come.

Such a trend, in turn, could lower Ripton property values, Cox theorized.

“It would be bad for the community as a whole,” she said.

Cox noted the Ripton Elementary School building is one of the newest in the district.

“I think the whole idea of jettisoning functional buildings to make new buildings is in no one’s best financial interest,” she said.

Cox said she’s heard a wide range of Ripton residents speak on behalf of their school — including folks who have never

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A DDIS ON INDE P E NDE NT

Guest editorial Health insurance rates could skyrocket; ratepayers need to speak up now

By Michael Fisher I recently spent some time asking people on the street two questions: Is health insurance too expensive? And if so, why? I am sure many readers have strong opinions about the answers to these questions.

I heard answers like “greed,” “because they can,” “because there is no incentive to cut costs” and “because we have to pay the doctors.”

No one told me that they thought commercial health insurance was affordable.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont has proposed to raise rates by 15.6 percent and MVP Healthcare has proposed an 8.5 percent increase for next year in the individual and small group market.

We all know that there are real problems with our current health care financing system.

When this system results in a hospital at risk of going bankrupt, regulators and policymakers jump into action to avoid the potentially disastrous outcome of a part of our state without a hospital within a reasonable distance.

But when a sizable portion of Vermonters can’t afford to get the care they need, BC/BS rates are pro- those same regulators and policymakers never posed to jump 15.6% see the crisis. They and MVP Healthcare don’t see it because it rates would increase plays out privately in families’ homes, at the by 8.5 percent. doctor’s office, and in the workplace.

When Vermonters need care, they often find themselves making financial decisions instead of health care decisions. In 2018, 43 percent of Vermonters were recognized as uninsured or underinsured on a commercial health insurance plan (2018 Household Health Insurance Survey). In stark contrast to the risk of a hospital closure, this rationing of care is invisible to the regulator or policy maker.

As Vermont’s health care advocate, it is my job to bring the reality that many Vermonters face to the table when the Green Mountain Care Board considers rate increases proposed by insurance companies.

I need your help. There is nothing more compelling than real Vermonters telling their stories about what these proposed rates, on top of ballooning out-of-pocket health care costs, would mean for families and small businesses.

If you get your health insurance from your small employer (or your spouse’s small employer) or you buy a plan directly through Vermont Health Connect, the Green Mountain Care Board needs to hear from you.

The board has the difficult job of weighing the insurers’ arguments in favor of these rate increases against the concerns Vermonters have about affordability and access to care. The board will spend two days listening to arguments supporting these rates from insurance executives. Make sure the board hears from you too.

Learn more and submit your public comment at www.bit.ly/ SubmitAPublicComment or join the public hearing on Tuesday, July 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Montpelier City Hall.

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FOUR-YEAR-OLD JOSEPH KAFUMBE of East Middlebury climbed up on stage at the Festival on the Green Thursday night and danced to the music of fiddler Elizabeth Rodriguez and the rest of the Afro-Cuban band Okan.

Independent photo/Steve James

Letters to the Editor Small schools could be part of innovative program Having just read Cheryl Mitchell’s excellent summary of the need for child care in our area (July 4, 2019), I am moved to forward you a letter I wrote recently to the ACSU Board of Education regarding the current need to reconfigure our educational system in our district. I feel the solution requires thinking, lots of thinking, lots of energy and careful planning … but we have a history of that in this area and as they say … Yes, we can!

To the ACSD Board of Education As regards your current effort to move forward with education

and schools in the district, I offer the following thoughts: First, our society has evolved, and to accommodate it our education framework needs adjustments. The IB program is your effort to adjust the content and methods within the existing frame. I suggest the frame needs adjustment also. In the majority of families, both parents work and the average family has two children, not four or more. This means you have less children to educate, but childcare away from home has also become the norm as two salaries are often required to support a family.

In addition, the last 50 years

have also brought enormous research to bear on human physiology, especially the brain. We now know that critical learning happens to 3- to 5-year-old children — before our educational system involves them. I submit we need to have skilled care for all children from the age of 3 in programs with trained teachers/ caregivers to meet these new challenges — care and knowledgeable parenting/teaching for 3- to 5-year-olds.

In addition, we have a society where the human conditions have spawned anxiety, which sometimes results in trauma to (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, July 15, 2019 — PAGE 5

Letter (Continued from Page 4) children that needs to be addressed. In short, parenting today is a challenge. As a sidelight, some children are born with deficiencies and they in turn need very particular parenting. It is a blessing and true that knowledge about effective parenting has ballooned. I submit that this knowledge needs to be modeled and brought to all parents, not the few who are more aware.

Second, our need for skilled workers in many fields, to run and manage our increasingly technical society, is high and not being met.

We need to mentor and apprentice our young people into these areas. I submit we also need to take responsibility for this second deficiency, which is at the top of our educational framework, so that many young people, especially visual and hands-on learners, can hone marketable skills and therefore have the means to support themselves adequately in this evolved society in which we now live.

Opportunities to move on to being laborers, clerks and other jobs that traditionally were “felt” to require few skills beyond the traditional high school diploma are less of an option in this evolved society. More specialized training is required for the jobs available today. This training might be provided through supervised apprenticeships and extended learning beyond high school. As stewards of our community, we need to meet all these educational challenges. The payback to our society would be enormous as the education we provide allows young people to move seamlessly into our society in a more productive manner and as a result are not a burden to society.

Perhaps the existing community schools could become primary education for children age 3 to 6, (preschool through first grade and the ability to read?) and in addition provide parenting knowledge to their parents. Also, this program might lean on or be incorporated into or use the existing private, excellent preschool programs in the existing local networking form, especially in Middlebury.

Such programs need to occur in environments that are homelike and encourage learning through play and doing.

In addition this program needs to be extended to childcare in non-school hours, and to teaching parenting skills to parents under the guidance of skilled knowledgeable teachers. (The Middlebury Parent/Child Center is a good model). Perhaps (with co-operative agreements with

employers), one day a week, one parent could be in the school with the child — learning by doing as we do successfully in the Parent/ Child Center now. In addition, formal education could happen for parents, as could all manner of community activities if this community center opens up other areas in the local reconfigured building or use as needed by community programs. Therein you not only meet an education challenge, you allow each town to nurture its valuable community spirit.

With this primary model in place, all the children in grades 2 through 5 (ages 7-11) in our towns could then be bused together (better ages for buses) to a central school (Mary Hogan?) to continue learning. Then the middle school, with grades 6 through 8 and high school for 4 years in the existing facilities in Middlebury.

In addition, I suggest there be an elective two years of free education locally for those needing technical and marketable skills but not four years of college. This would be an expansion of Hannaford Career Center for two years to make these students proficient in their chosen field or fields. This could be accomplished through structured apprenticeships or in-house learning. At a later date, this program might include a more basic program for those needing the first two years of college before transferring to paying for the last two years elsewhere.

This structure allows you to provide specialized learning and environments tailored to the ages where they are most effective.

You do not have children in environments meant for another age child, since age groups at each site are more narrow and

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In taking these steps you will be providing a model for the state — a role to which this area is not unfamiliar: i.e. your IB program, the Parent/Child Center, a middle school, Mary Johnson Children’s Center — to name a few of the innovative programs the people of this area have supported to date.

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Bristol sobriety checkpoint results in zero DUI arrests

BRISTOL — On July 5 Bristol police, along with Vermont State Police, Vergennes police, the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department and the Addison County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a sobriety checkpoint in the eastern part of Bristol.

Officers spoke to 626 vehicle operators but made no DUI arrests.

Between June 10 and July 7 Bristol police completed 33 foot patrols, more than 26 hours of car patrols in various parts of town, some of which were part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program.

O ff i c e r s checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 19 times, conducted 14 business checks, secured five unsecure buildings, processed at least 21 requests for fingerprints and verified one vehicle identification number.

In the normal course of their business, they also facilitated the return of one lost cellphone, four lost wallets, two loose dogs and one other piece of property.

The department assisted Vermont State Police twice and Bristol Rescue Squad once.

In other recent activity, Bristol police: • On June 10 recovered a twoway radio that had been found in the area of West Pleasant Street and Munsill Avenue. The owner can retrieve it by calling Bristol police at 453-2533.

• On June 10 provided traffic control while Bristol Public Works painted crosswalks on Main Street.

• On June 10 received information about a suspicious activity at a district residence.

• On June 11 received a motor vehicle complaint and continue to investigate.

• On June 11 cited Timothy L. Taylor, 53, of Bristol for driving with a suspended license. Taylor was ordered to appear in Addison Criminal Court on July 22.

• On June 12 received a harassment complaint and continue to investigate.

• On June 12 logged a trespass complaint and continue to investigate.

• On June 12 assisted a citizen with accessing a public building.

• On June 13 assisted a citizen in resolving a non-criminal neighbor issue.

• On June 13 assisted the A d d i s o n County State’s Attorney’s office with service of a subpoena.

• On June 14 monitored traffic in the afternoon while students participated in a fun day in front of Bristol Elementary School.

• On June 14 responded to a family fight and continue to investigate.

• On June 14 checked the welfare of a person but observed no issues.

• On June 15 responded to an abandoned vehicle complaint and located the owner, who will remove it.

• On June 15 received a report of the theft of a DeWalt cordless drill with charger, in a DeWalt bag, from the Rite Aid parking lot area. Anyone has information on this matter is asked to call Bristol police at 453-2533.

• On June 16 responded to a citizen dispute at a local address but determined that no action rose to the level of an offense.

• On June 17 received a theft complaint and continue to investigate.

• On June 19 recovered a firearm.

• On June 19 received a

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TWO COUPLES, FORMERLY of Addison County, got together recently in Daytona Beach, Fla., to celebrate their long and happy marriages. Eugene ad Billie-Ann Bertrand, left, formerly of Brandon and Cornwall celebrated their 50th anniversary. They were joined by Harold and Yvette Bertrand McIntyre, formerly of Cornwall, who celebrated their 60th anniversary. Family traveled from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Vermont and New York to join in the celebration.

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complaint about a vehicle blocking the way of a tractor-trailer at Shaw’s. Police contacted the owner and the vehicle was moved.

• On June 20 investigated the report of someone yelling at a local address and determined that no action rose to the level of an offense.

• On June 20 received a 911 hang-up call, contacted the owner, checked the residence and found nothing suspicious.

• On June 21 served someone a no-trespass notice.

• On June 22 investigated a noise complaint. Music was turned down.

• On June 23 facilitated a resolution to a dispute between a juvenile and an adult.

• On June 24 initiated a theft investigation.

• On June 24 started a property watch for a local resident.

• On June 24 assisted a person in recovering property.

• On June 28 received a citizen complaint and continue to investigate.

• On June 28 responded to a report of someone yelling on West Street but upon arrival found no one.

• On June 28 investigated a

harassment complaint but found that no action rose to the level of an offense.

• On June 29 investigated an alarm activation at a local business and determined that it was an employee error.

• On June 29 provided traffic control for the Gran Fondo biking event.

• On June 29 responded to a vandalism complaint and continue to investigate.

• On June 30 investigated a motor vehicle complaint and issued the driver a warning for a red-light violation.

• On June 30 facilitated the resolution of a verbal dispute.

• On July 1 investigated the report of a bicycle accident in the area of Stoney Hill but found no one upon arrival.

• On July 1 investigated a 911 hang-up call and determined that it had been made by a young child, and that there was no emergency.

• On July 1 investigated a report of two very young people soliciting a ride in the area of Main Street but found no one.

• On July 2 received a report of fraud and continue to investigate.

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• On July 2 responded to a suspicious complaint and determined there were no issues.

• On July 3 assisted a motorist with vehicle trouble.

• On July 3 received a theft complaint and continue to investigate.

• On July 4 received a motor vehicle complaint and searched the area, but did not find the vehicle.

• On July 4 directed traffic during Fourth of July events.

• On July 5 received a report of parking along Lincoln Road, which was causing traffic congestion, and issued tickets to illegally parked vehicles. Reminder: Parking is prohibited on pavement along Lincoln Road and on the travel portion of highways.

• On July 5 investigated a twocar crash with damage on Main Street and will issue a report.

• On July 6 completed a security check of Bristol Elementary School.

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Festival 2019!

THE 41ST FESTIVAL on the Green in Middlebury wrapped up an exciting week of live music and other performances on Saturday evening. A sampling of the festivities includes, clockwise from above, Jonathan Kafumbe, 10, dances to the global rhythms of the Afro Cuban band Okan Thursday evening; puppeteers Dan Baginski and Barbara Paulson perform a play of their own making during the No Strings Marionette’s Brown Bag Lunch performance on Wednesday; the LowDown Brass Band combines powerful tuba and trombone playing with saxophones and drums to deliver a funky, soulful jazz concert later on Thursday evening; the Matt Flinner Trio’s namesake mandolinist joins with bassist Eric Thorin on some bluegrass-inspired American roots music; and vocalist Amber deLaurentis fronts the Joe Davidian Trio on Wednesday with some smooth jazz. It was a great week of entertainment — Thanks, FOG! Independent photos/Steve James and Bethany Palmer

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Kimberly Paul, end of life author, in Middlebury.

Monday, July 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury 100 EastView Ter. Author, podcaster and speaker Kimberly Paul gives at presentation for caregivers, Presentation “Lessons I Learned From the Dying,” a bridging the gap book presentation. Free and open to the public. More info contact Laurie Borden at 802-3884111 or lborden@endoflifevt.org.

Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol.

Monday, July 15, Cubbers, Main St. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Meal served at 11 a.m. Chef’s Choice — always delicious. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-3771419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

“The Legacy of Apollo 11” in Middlebury.

Monday, July 15. 1-2 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury resident and former NASA senior science writer Louis Varricchio offers a 50-year look back at the historic and scientific legacy of the United States’ first mission to land astronauts on the Moon in July 1969.

Kimberly Paul, end of life author, in Middlebury. Monday, July 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury 100 EastView Ter. Paul, an author, podcaster and speaker on the end of life, will lead a talk on “Advance Care Planning -Facing the Elephant in the Room” A movement starts with an empowered community. Free and open to the public.

More info contact Laurie Borden at 802-3884111 or lborden@endoflifevt.org.

Vergennes City Band concert in Vergennes.

Monday, July 15, 7 p.m., City Park.

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talking about specific health-related topics and have fun getting yourself moving. At this walk meet Porter Medical Center President Seleem Choudhury, President/COO Porter Medical Center. Free. More info at experiencemiddlebury.com.

Simulated automobile pile-up in New Haven. Tuesday, July 16, 7 p.m., Addison County Fair and Field Days, 1790 Field days Rd. You’ve seen them on the highway; now see them up close and personal. Local fire and rescue will be simulating a 5-car pile-up. Admission and parking is free. Town Line First Response’s regularly scheduled training will be open to the public to educate people about what goes on at large accident scene without having to rubberneck on the highway.

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TUESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, July 16, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. SASH Health Awareness program at 11:15 a.m. Meal served at 12 noon of cheese tortellini alfredo, zucchini, wheat roll, and watermelon. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation.

72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

“Recycling Right” presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 16, 10:3011:30 a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Jessie-Ruth Corkins, Public Outreach Coordinator for Addison County Solid Waste Management District, will deliver a presentation and answers questions on proper waste and recycling procedures. Free and open to the public.

Blood pressure and foot care clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, July 16. 11 a.m., Conant Sq. The cost of the foot clinic is $10.

No appointment necessary.

“Understanding American Politics in the Age of Trump” in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 16,12:30-2 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview

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IN “LOST IN Outer Space” author Tod Olson follow the super-adventurous journey of Apollo 13. Olson will be at Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol on Tuesday, July 16, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., to read from and talk about his book. Participants can build their own rocket afterwards.

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Ter. Middlebury College Professor Matt Dickinson returns to Eastview for the fourth in a series of six biweekly, lively and engaging “Political Luncheon” talks. Free and open to the public.

Great Brandon Auction in Brandon. Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m., Estabrook Park, 1 mile north of Town. Brandon’s 30th annual benefit auction offering quality goods and services.

Special items and the regular collection of attic treasures and barn bargains. New art, merchandise, gift certificates, antiques, furniture and lots of surprises. Preview at 2 p.m., gavels falls at 4 p.m. Cash or good check accepted. Auctioneer Barb Watters.

Rain or shine. More info at 802-247-6401 or Brandon.org. The Brandon Chamber’s main annual fundraiser.

“Lost In Outer Space” in Bristol. Tuesday, July 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. Join author Tod Olson and follow the super-adventurous journey of Apollo 13. Build your own rocket afterwards.

More info at lmlkids009@gmail.com or 802-453-2366.

Middle Grade Book Club in Middlebury.

Tuesday, July 16, 5-6 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. A summer book club for kids ages 8-12 that reads fun, engaging books. Read “Reformed,” by Justin Weinberger, prior to the meeting and come prepared to talk about it … and eat Nino’s pizza. Watch your back. Hide your underwear. Only the fearless survive in Weinberger’s novel. Led by Jenny Lyons.

Parents are welcome (but not required).

More info and RSVP to jenny@vermontbookshop.com.

Rise and Walk in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 16, 5:15 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School, Mary Hogan Dr. The kickoff for getting healthier in Middlebury. Walk 30 miles in 30 days this summer and enter to win great prizes. Learn where to park for a quick one-mile walk into the downtown, join group walks with UVM-Porter doctors

WEDNESDAY

Bixby Story Hour Field Trip in Vergennes. Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Vergennes Falls Park, 103 Mechanic St. Meet at the library and walk over to the park together to explore and play. Event is weather dependent. Bring a picnic lunch and a drink. Kids under 8 must have an adult (16 years or older) with them. Free, registration required. Questions? Contact Rachel Plant, at rachel.plant@bixbylibrary. org or 802-877-2211, or register at https:// tinyurl.com/Bixby-storyhour-fieldtrip.

Gail Martin origami master in Lincoln.

Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library, 222 W. River Rd. Join Martin when she leads participants through new paper folding adventures, and works expertly with more than one ability at a time. Refreshment provided. Questions? Call 802-453-2665.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury.

Wednesday, July 17, 11:15 a.m. Middlebury rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Meal served at noon of Pork chow mein, brown rice with veggies, broccoli cauliflower blend, wheat bread and grapes. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-3882287 to inquire.

Middlebury Lions Club annual auction and chicken barbeque in Middlebury.

Wednesday, July 17, 4 p.m., on the green.

Meal includes half-chicken, salads, baked beans, roll, drink and ice cream, all for $13. Pick-ups available. More info at 802-388-7124.

Mystery Readers Book Group in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 17, 6 p.m., Shafer’s Market and Deli, 54 College St. In “A Duty to the Dead,” the first book of an exciting new series set in England during World War I, Charles Todd introduces Bess Crawford, a spectacular female protagonist.

Come enjoy smart, literary mysteries (none too gruesome), lively conversation and snacks. Open to the public. New members always welcome.

“Au Revoir Les Enfants” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 17, 6-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. This classic French film explores what could have been a friendship between a French boy and a German Jewish boy. The screening, in French with English subtitles, commemorates the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup of July 16-17 1942, when the French Police, under the direction of the Nazis, arrested between 7,000 and 14,000 Parisian Jews. Following the screening,

Middlebury College Professor emeritus Simon Barenbaum will share a few memories of July 16, 1942.

The Plumb Bobs in Brandon. Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m., Behind the Brandon Inn. A creative mix of folk, rock and eclectic sound.

Free.

Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m., on the green. The Bristol Band has presented outdoor summer band concerts in the gazebo on the Town Green every Wednesday evening in the summer since shortly after the Civil War. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of small town entertainment. There is often a fundraiser barbecue before each concert. Call 802-453-5885 for details.

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THURSDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, July 18, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee hour.

Meal served at noon of chicken-n-biscuits, mashed potatoes, carrots with dill, and pumpkin cake. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-3882287 to inquire.

Space Games in Vergennes. Thursday, July 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m., on the lawn, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Dress for mess, goop, and possibly catching Alien Flu. Good humor is a must. Good sportsmanship is a must too, even among aliens. Bring goggles or a scuba mask.

Will reschedule if raining. Pre-registration required online or at the library, Ages 8-12.

Space is limited. Kids under 8 must have an adult (16 years or older) with them.

Free. Registration required. Questions?

Contact Rachel Plant, rachel.plant@bixbylibrary.org or 802-877-2211, or register at tinyurl.com/Bixby-space-games.

“John Adams, An Unsung President of the United States,” in Bristol. Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 17 West St. The Bristol Historical Society welcomes Cliff Adams for this presentation. Free and open to the public. More info call Steve Ayotte at 802-453-7709.

Linda Radtke, “Vermont History Through Song” in Salisbury, Friday, July 19, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Meeting House, 853 Maple St. Part of the 40th Annual Summer Performance Series, with support from the Salisbury Historical Society, Free-will donation.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” on screen in Bristol. Thursday, July 18, between 7 and 8 p.m., on the green. The latest installment in Bristol’s summer Movies in the Park.

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Pre-schoolers at the Point in West Addison. Friday, July 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Route 17W. Bring your preschooler to enjoy story and craft time at Chimney Point. Topics relate to the history of Chimney Point and may include archaeology, bridges, boats, clocks, post offices, or lighthouses. A parent or responsible adult must be with the child. Ages 3 to 5. Well-behaved siblings welcome. Bring snacks if you like. Call 802-759-2412 for topic. Suggested donation $5 per family.

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communitycalendar DIY jewelry making in Middlebury. Friday, July 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Make your own backpack key chains, friendship bracelets, necklaces. and more. For kids entering grades 4-6.

Mark Harding in concert in Middlebury.

Friday, July 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Bistro, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Specializing in popular songs from the 20s to the 70s, Mark Harding (guitarist, harmonica player, and vocalist) is a “solo entertainer with a full band sound.” Free and open to the public.

George Matthew Jr., carillon, in Middlebury.

Friday, July 19, 6 p.m., Mead Chapel, 75 Hepburn Rd. Matthew, Carillonneur, Middlebury College and Norwich University will perform. The sounds of the carillon bells are a staple of summer life on the Middlebury campus. Free. More info at go.middlebury.edu/carillon.

Peter Stumpf, cello; Cynthia Huard, piano, in Rochester. Friday, July 19, 7 p.m., Federated Church of Rochester, 15 N. Main St. Stumpf and Huard will plays works

by Beethoven, Schumann, Dvořάk and Fauré. Middlebury College music professor Larry Hamberlin will give a preconcert talk at 7 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation, More info at rcmsvt.org or 802-767-9234.

Nathan Evans Fox and Jane Kramer in Brandon. Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show.

Venue is BYOB. More info contact Edna at 802-247-4295 or e-mail edna@brandonmusic.net.

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SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club Breadloaf section Paddle in Bristol. Saturday, July 20, Bristol Pond. An easy two-hour flat-water morning paddle. Bring your own canoe or kayak, paddle and PFD (required). Contact leader Kathy Duclos at kduclos@gmavt.net or 802-453-2149 for more information. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Summer Breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, July 20, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Feast on blueberry pancakes, French toast, quiche, home fries, sausages, fruit and beverages as you chat with your friends and neighbors. Tickets $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $20 for families. Bring a nonperishable food or personal care item for the Food Shelf to help those in need.

Fireman’s muster in Middlebury. Saturday, July 20, beginning at noon, Woodchuck Hard Cider, 1321 Exchange St. Muster games, kids’ games, equipment demonstrations, vendors and fire apparatus judging.

Tours of Woodchuck and Maple Landmark also available. Part of the Firefighter’s convention hosted by Middlebury.

Marshall Highet in Middlebury. Friday, July 20, 2-3 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Join Highet as she reads from her latest book, “Hold Fast.” For ages 8-14.

Landscape architect Peter Ker Walker in Middlebury. Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m.

Middlebury Town Offices, Main St. Ker Walker will discuss his post-Dan Kiley career. He and Ian Tyndall began working with Dan Kiley in the mid-1960s, and began the firm known as Kiley, Tyndall, Walker in 1974 and worked together through

Post-Kiley career

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PETER Ker Walker, who designed this garden for an estate in Washington State, will discuss his post-Dan Kiley career in Middlebury on Saturday, July 20, at 2 p.m., at the Middlebury Town Offices, in conjunction with the Sheldon Museum’s Dan Kiley exhibit.

Photo “Estate, Washington State,” courtesy Ker walker

1979. Tickets $5 general public/ Sheldon Museum members free. In conjunction with the Sheldon’s Dan Kiley exhibit.

More info at henrysheldonmuseum.org for information.

Goshen Gallop XLI in Goshen. Saturday, July 20, 4 p.m., Blueberry Hill. Register for “the toughest 10k in New England” at goshengallop.com.

Moss Glen Grange barbeque in Granville.

Saturday, July 20, 5-7 p.m., Moss Glen Grange, 82 Post Office Hill Rd. Come celebrate 71 years of the Moss Glen Grange serving the community. Menu includes chicken, ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs and pulled pork. Also lots of side salads and dessert. Join in for a night on the town with good food and great company. Tickets at the door. More info call 802-767-4600.

King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, July 20, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center, Route 7. The evening begins with a sandwich supper and then on to the games. King Pede is a unique game that involves “trick-taking” techniques such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. A game of fun and skill. Come prepared to use your strategic thinking.

Astronomy night in Hubbardton. Saturday, July 20, 7-11 p.m., Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 5696 Monument Hill Rd. It’s the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Lunar Landing. Weather permitting, talk with the members of the Green Mountain Astronomers while enjoying the Town Family Fun, then after the fireworks enjoy the night sky. The astronomers share their knowledge and telescopes. Where were you 50 years ago when the first astronauts landed on the moon? More info and to confirm event at 802-273-2282.

“The Testament” on screen in Brandon.

Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival presents this widely praised film from last summer’s festival. A powerful contemporary thriller that brings audiences into the world of Holocaust deniers and those who seek the truth at any cost. Tickets $12, available at the Brandon Town Hall door the evening of the show. Cash or checks only.

Steve Kirby in Brandon. Saturday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info contact Edna at 802-247-4295 or e-mail edna@brandon-music.net.

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SUNDAY

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Middlebury. Sunday, July 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Listen to people sing and play instruments and have a fun day. Refreshments available. 50/50 raffle. Door prizes. Come with your dancing shoes or boots on.

Tea Cup Fairy Workshop in Middlebury.

Sunday, July 21, 1:30-3 p.m., Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Fairy House artist Sally J. Smith will show participants a few of her amazing fairy houses now on view at the museum. She will share some of her tips for creating fairy houses and provide inspiration for the activity. Fairy costumes welcome. All necessary materials provided. For ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult. Cost $10 per child. Space is limited. Reserve and pay in advance by calling the Sheldon at 802-388-2117.

“Blast from the Past: How to Weed Your Attic” in West Addison. Sunday, July 21, 2-4 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 8149 Route 17W. Archivists Elizabeth H. Dow and Lucinda P. Cockrell advise you how to weed your attic. They will share their insights, and then are available to give advice. Bring questions or items you have questions about.

Gregg Humphrey and Mike Connor perform in New Haven. Sunday, July 21, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery, 142 River Rd. Relax on the porch with wine and live music. Wine available by the glass. Music is rain or shine on the covered porch (we’ll move indoors if it’s pouring).

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MONDAY

Addison County Right to Life meeting in East Middlebury.

Monday, July 22, 6:30 p.m., Valley Bible Church, 332 E. Main St. Primary agenda items include a review of our march in the Bristol parade and planning for our participation in AC Field Days. All members are encouraged to attend and visitors are welcome. More info contact Chris Holden at 802-388-3563 or bobbillchris@rwch.net.

Vergennes City Band concert in Vergennes.

Monday, July 22, 7 p.m., City Park.

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TUESDAY Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, July 23, 10

a.m., Vergennes Ares Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of Italian chicken fingers with bbq sauce, peas and carrots, diced potatoes, wheat roll, and fruit cocktail with cream.

Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle to reserve 802-3771419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Writer Rick Hawley in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 23, 3-4:15 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Hawley will read from and discuss his new memoir “On My Way Out,” in which he conveys some of the surprises, strangeness, and beauty of late life.

Rise and Walk in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 23, 5:15 p.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School, Mary Hogan Dr. Walk 30 miles in 30 days this summer and enter to win great prizes. Learn where to park for a quick onemile walk into the downtown, join group walks with UVM-Porter doctors talking about specific health-related topics and have fun getting yourself moving. Dan Huber MD, Primary Care Middlebury, will walk and talk about “Pre-diabetes What to Do?” Free.

More info at experiencemiddlebury.com.

LIVEMUSIC The Plumb Bobs in Brandon. Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m., Behind the Brandon Inn. Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m., on the green.

Mark Harding in Middlebury. Friday, July 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

George Matthew Jr., carillon, in Middlebury.

Friday, July 19, 6 p.m., Mead Chapel.

Peter Stumpf, cello; Cynthia Huard, piano, in Rochester. Friday, July 19, 7 p.m., Federated Church of Rochester.

Nathan Evans Fox and Jane Kramer in Brandon. Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Steve Kirby in Brandon. Saturday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Gregg Humphrey and Mike Connor perform in New Haven. Sunday, July 21, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery.

Vergennes City Band concert in Vergennes.

Monday, July 22, 7 p.m., City Park.

Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m., on the green.

Gypsy Reel in Brandon. Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m., Behind the Brandon Inn. MaMuse in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 24, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Dayve Huckett in Middlebury. July 26, 3:304:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury The Grift in Bristol. Friday, July 26, 6-10 p.m., Holley Hall.

Onion River Jazz Band in Salisbury. Friday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Meeting House.

L.C. Jazz Swing Dance Band in Brandon.

Saturday, July 27, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

Cecilia Zabala in Brandon. Saturday July 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music Naomi Vernon in New Haven. Sunday, July 28, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery.

Vergennes City Band concert in Vergennes.

Monday, July 29, 7 p.m., City Park.

See a full listing of

ONGOINGEVENTS in the Thursday edition of the

Addison Independent

and on the Web at www.addisonindependent.com

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Fox & Kramer to bring American folk to Brandon Brandon Music will welcome Nathan Evans Fox and Jane Kramer to Brandon Music Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Fox and Kramer are both highly regarded singer/songwriters from North Carolina who frequently perform individually and with other artists, but for this American tour have come together to co-headline a special night of Americana Folk with a North Carolina overlay. They will be playing together and separately.

Fox is an Americana songwriter and musician from Glen Alpine, N.C. Growing up immersed in country, rock, bluegrass and hymns, Fox synthesizes his musical roots to produce a sound all his own. He has been writing music, playing fiddle and guitar and collaborating with other musicians for more than ten years. He has written, produced, and performed two full-length albums: “Home” (2017) and most recently “Texas Dust,” which was released in April 2018.

With deep roots in Appalachian musical traditions, culture and lore, Kramer’s songs are introspective and gracefully gritty.

Her performances are poignant and engaging, accessible, warm and often hilarious. Her third album, “Valley of The Bones,” was released in March 2019.

Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more

NATHAN EVANS FOX joins up with Jane Kramer for a show at Brandon Music on Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m.

information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

VERMONT HISTORY THROUGH SONG AT THE SALISBURY CHURCH On Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m., the 40th annual Salisbury Summer Performance Series (at the Salisbury Congregational Meetinghouse), in collaboration with the Salisbury Historical Society and the Vermont Council on the Humanities, will

sponsor an evening of commentary about historic Vermont song songs found in the performed by Linda Vermont Historical Radtke and pianist Society’s sheet Arthur Zorn. music collection. In Classically costume, she guides trained, Radtke,

by Greg Pahl listeners through the host of the Choral state’s history from Hour on VPR, is a the earliest published member of Counterpoint, the song, “Green Mountain Farmer,” Oriana Singers, and Vermont through 1850s temperance Symphony’s Ah!Capella. Her ballads and Civil War era songs, program brings Vermont history to songs about Vermonters to life with performance and Calvin Coolidge, Thomas

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Dewey, and Jim Fisk.

This will be the third event in the Summer Performance Series, which will continue on Friday evenings through Aug. 9, at the historic, and accessible 1838 meetinghouse in Salisbury Village.

Although there is no admission charge, a donation in support of the series is always appreciated.

Any receipts in excess of the expenses for the series will be applied to the continuing restoration of the Salisbury landmark.

SAMMY BLANCHETTE AT OCB As part of the 2019 Summer Music Series at Otter Creek Brewing, Sammy Blanchette will be performing at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 19, in OCB’s pub space.

Blanchette has been performing around New England for more than 16 years, and his passion for playing grows with every passing show. Since he was 13, he has been involved with many different musical projects, including his own solo acoustic shows. Now at age 29, he continues to expand his horizons by growing his song collection (covers and originals), and performing versions of these songs his own way. Fans of all ages embrace Blanchette’s unique style of playing and (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

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Cosmic Forecast ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, there’s not much you can do to prevent your momentum from taking you in a particular direction. Enjoy the ride and hold on tight.

TAURUS: April 21-May 21. Stick to your gut feeling when someone tries to persuade you otherwise, Taurus. You know what feels right and wrong, and you can guide others in the right direction.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Your current focus on finances has all of your accounts under scrutiny, Gemini. You need to have a clear picture of spending habits in order to reign things in.

LINDA RADTKE WILL present an evening of historical Vermont music, costume included, at thet Salisbury Meeting House on Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) excitement on stage with his band mates. Whatever the lineup of musicians may be, you’re sure to enjoy what Blanchette and friends have to offer.

OCB is located at 793 Exchange Street in Middlebury.

For more information, call 802388-0727.

SUNDAY SESSIONS AT LPV The Sunday Sessions continue at Lincoln Peak Vineyard on

Sunday, July 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., with Gregg Humphrey and Mike Connor.

Two members of Snake Mountain Bluegrass Band, this “Snake Mountain Duet” features Humphrey on guitar and Connor on banjo, with harmonies and songs that vary in tempo from “breakdown” to ballad. They will be playing original tunes as well as many traditional favorites.

(See Beat, Page 13)

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CANCER: June 22-July 22. Cancer, if you are feeling exhausted, plan a getaway that will have you feeling rested in no time.

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LEO: July 23-Aug. 23.

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VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept.

22. All it takes is a little rescheduling to free up your calendar for something extremely fun, Virgo. Now you just have to settle on which enjoyable activity to do.

SCORPIO: Oct. 24-Nov. 22. Scorpio, once you stop trying so hard, all of the answers will fall in your lap. However, it can be difficult to pull back and let nature run its course. Things worth fighting for take work.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. A few celebrations are in store for you, Capricorn. Rest up for a period of whirlwind activity that won’t abate anytime soon. Bring a friend along for the ride.

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FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 14 — Ingmar Bergman, Director, Screenwriter JULY 15 — Rembrandt Van Rijn, Painter JULY 16 — Ginger Rogers, Actress, Dancer JULY 17 — Angela Merkel, German President JULY 18 — Nelson Mandela, South Africa anti-apartheid activist & President JULY 19 — Lizzie Borden, Accused Axe Murderer JULY 20 — Sir Edmund Hillary, Explorer, Mountaineer

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) Wine is available by the glass, and there will be a good selection of Vermont cheese, sausage, crackers and chocolate available.

Music is rain or shine on the covered porch (indoors if it’s pouring). Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in New Haven. More information is at lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

BLUES JAM IN BRISTOL Middlebury-based English bluesman Tom Caswell will be hosting a Blues Jam in Bristol at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at Hatch 31, located at 31 Main Street.

The jam will feature both local and statewide blues musicians and is open to anyone wanting to hear great music. This is a monthly event on the third Wednesday of the month. If you are a musician or singer planning to take part in the jam, there will be a sign-up sheet located near the stage.

Although the music begins at 8 p.m., an earlier arrival is advised.

Admission to the jam is free.

BRANDON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce free summer concert series, “Music at the Riverbend,” located behind the Brandon Inn continues this Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m., with The Plumb Bobs, a creative mix of folk, rock and eclectic sound.

Join the folks who come out and relax with quality music, friends and neighbors; 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 802-2476401 or info@brandon.org.

CARILLON SERIES AT COLLEGE The 34th annual Middlebury

College Carillon Series continues on Friday, July 19, at 6 p.m., with George Matthew Jr., carillonneur, Middlebury College and Norwich University.

All of the concerts are free and open to the public, and can be enjoyed on the steps of Mead Chapel or on the surrounding lawns.

Mead Memorial Chapel is located on the campus of Middlebury College at 75 Hepburn Road. Free parking is available on College Street (Route 125) and on Old Chapel Road. For further information, call 802-443-3168 or visit go.middlebury.edu/carillon.

BRISTOL BAND CONCERT The Bristol Band Concert Season continues on Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m., on the Town Green. Concerts are held every Wednesday evening to the Wednesday before Labor Day, Sept. 2. The Bristol Band has presented outdoor summer band concerts in the gazebo on the town green every Wednesday evening in the summer since shortly after the Civil War. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of small town entertainment. It’s free.

There is often a fundraiser barbeque before each concert.

Call 802-453-5885 for details.

CHAMBER MUSIC IN ROCHESTER The Rochester Chamber Music Society’s 25th Anniversary Season for Summer 2019 continues this week with Cello Chestnuts on Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m., in the Rochester Federated Church, 15 North Main Street (Route 100) in Rochester.

Peter Stumpf, cello; and Cynthia Huard, piano will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann, Dvořák and Fauré.

Although there is no admission

THE STARLINE RHYTHM Boys will take the stage on Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hancock Town Green as part of Hancock’s summer music series.

charge, donations in support of the series are always welcome.

For more information, phone 802-767-9234 or visit rcmsvt. org.

HANCOCK GREEN SUMMER CONCERT The Hancock Green Summer Concerts on the Hancock Town Green continue this Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m., with the Starline Rhythm Boys. The series runs through Thursday, Aug. 15. All concerts are free.

Bring a chair and a picnic. A rain site is available.

CARILLONEUR GEORGE MATTHEW Jr. will once again regale the Middlebury College Campus with a carillon concert on Friday, July 16, at 6 p.m.

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Mt. Abe (Continued from Page 1) Of the eight words used most frequently to describe interviewees’ feelings toward the district, only one was positive, and only moderately so: “hopeful.”

The other seven were: “disappointed,” “frustrated,” “worried,” “ambivalent,” “uncertain,” “dysfunctional” and “lackluster.”

Some of the responses in the Community Interviews sponsored by the school board’s Community Engagement Committee likely stemmed from the challenges of recent school board consolidation. Others may have emerged from the negative climate that has persisted for several years in the district, which has led to frequent changes in leadership and a deterioration of public trust.

Either way, the school board had been prepared to get the results it got.

“The topics covered in the responses were not surprising,” said Krista Siringo, who chairs the Community Engagement Committee. “They reinforced what needs to be worked on.”

RECURRING THEMES

Survey respondents felt most feedback loops” as their top positively about the district’s priorities for further discussion. elementary schools, its teachers In answer to the question and the strength of the “When you think 5-town community. these topics, Of the eight about Examples of things what do you think they thought were words school leaders going well in the used most should keep in district included frequently mind as they make extracurricular decisions about a c t i v i t i e s , to describe any or all of these p e r s o n a l i z e d interviewees’ matters?” the learning, community feelings community said: • Students need connections and toward the to be the focus and student activism. number-one They felt district, only the priority.

Student most concerned one was voices should about leadership, positive, be connected to communication, and only decisionmaking. lack of trust, • C o n n e c t i o n the impacts of moderately and engagement consolidation, the so: It was with the community, facilities and the ‘hopeful.’” teachers, staff overall experience and students is at Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School, important.

• Communication is also lack of support for teachers and students, and increasing costs important. If the board wants and taxes. Other things they community support, it needs to thought were not going well in be informed by school leaders the district included a lack of and listen to the community.

COMMUNICATION academic rigor/opportunities.

If recent months are any Community respondents listed facilities and indication, communication in “communication pathways/ the district is not improving.

At the MAUSD annual meeting in February, when asked for more detailed budget information, Superintendent Patrick Reen suggested that it was too complicated to be released to the public.

A month later, after ordering Reen to collaborate with the teachers’ union on an issue, the school board realized it had no authority to do so. While the teachers’ union waited for some kind of collaboration to happen, the school board chose to address its error in a secret executive session that included Reen — but not the teachers’ union. When Tom Learmonth, the co-president of the teachers’ union, raised concerns about the lack of expected collaboration, the board refused to respond to him. Finally, months later, the board finally acknowledged the error in public, then proceeded to address it — in a secret executive session.

When contacted by the Independent about the issue, the board declined to answer almost all of its questions.

In May, Reen politely declined a school board member’s request for information about a climate survey the superintendent’s office conducted this spring, in which faculty and staff provided feedback about their respective principals and other administrators. Details of the survey could not be shared, he said, because it was a personnel issue.

GOALS But communication is something the district wants to get better at, Siringo said, and as much as the district is grateful for the information it has collected through recent

interviews and surveys, it also places a high value on the act of listening.

“For the people who conducted the interviews, that deep engagement — sitting down and listening, rather than just sharing information — was a really powerful experience, as was the act of sharing,” Siringo said. “This approach has been about quality not quantity.”

It’s an approach that was developed — with significant input from Reen and from community members — under the guidance of professional mediator Susan McCormack, who has been working with the school district in 2019.

And though part of the Community Engagement Committee’s goal is to build a framework for positive community engagement, the committee recognizes that people in the district are impatient for real action, Siringo said.

To that end, at its annual retreat in August, the MAUSD board plans to tackle a number of issues, including facilities and communication.

At its own retreat a week later, the Community Engagement Committee plans to propose a new communication plan for the district.

In the fall, the MAUSD hopes to convene a number of community conversations based on previous Community Engagement Committee work and the August retreats.

“This is a learning process,” Siringo said. “We want to do this and we want to do it well.”

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Mosquitos (Continued from Page 1) Zondag explained while there have been more mosquitos than last year, the ones that are annoying folks this spring and summer have primarily emanated from standing water in culverts, wheelbarrows, tires and other receptacles, rather than from massive spawns in the floodplain area.

In essence, the water levels have been so high and volatile in the floodplain areas that mosquito larvae haven’t had a chance to gain a foothold for the maturation process.

“Extremely high water and sustained flooding from snow melt and frequent rains in April and May made it difficult to dip and evaluate the consistency of mosquitos hatching throughout the valley,” Zondag stated in his June 27 report to the board. “We chased new highwater lines and found no larval activity. When water levels receded to ‘mean’ flood levels, larvae began to show up. Concentrations of larvae

were isolated in pockets along the flood plain in places we expect to see them. And other expected sites were void of any larval activity.”

Early June larval sampling continued and showed no new hatches, according to Zondag.

That June sampling — through water “dips” and illuminated traps at strategic locations — provided district officials with benchmark data for next flood and a new potential hatch — which could produce enough nuisance mosquitos for aerial treatment.

But so far, Zondag said there’s been no need to conduct aerial drops of larvicide within the district. Those drops have this year been conducted by hand, though district officials are exploring the use of drones for spreading larvicide. Drones being used for this purpose in other parts of the country have a payload of 40 pounds.

When on-the-ground testing, rainfall and other weather factors portend a

CRAIG ZONDAG, THE Lemon Fair Insect Control District’s field coordinator/biologist, looks through a microscope at an example of one of the more than 25 varieties of mosquitos known to buzz around the member towns of Bridport, Cornwall and Weybridge.

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major mosquito hatch, the LFCID contracts with the New Hampshire company JBI Helicopter Services for an aerial drop of larvicide.

Since each drop costs around $30,000, officials make sure the service is truly needed and that it covers a majority of the district’s approximately 1,600 treatable acres, according to Dodge.

“They’ve done excellent work for us,” Dodge said of JBI. The LFICD used to have its own airplane to conduct aerial drops. District directors got rid of the plane in 2015, due to maintenance issues and high insurance rates.

Unlike the BrandonLeicester-Salisbury-GoshenPittsford Insect Control District, the Lemon Fair District doesn’t spray adulticide to tamp down adult mosquitos.

“It doesn’t make sense for us to do it,” Dodge said, referring to the added cost and spreadout homes within the LFICD. “My sense is that the residents in our three towns are not interested in adulticiding unless the mosquitos get really bad.”

The LFCID has a budget of $95,000 for fiscal year 2020, which runs from July 1, 2019, until June 30, 2020. The district receives $6,000 each from its three member towns, with the balance coming from the state of Vermont, according to Dodge.

The state’s two mosquito districts submit expenses to the Agency of Agriculture.

NO STANDING WATER Right now, Zondag is counseling district residents on ways they can discourage mosquito breeding on their property. The top bit of advice is to limit or eliminate any outdoor items that can host standing water, such as woodland pools, pails and old tires. He explained backyard ponds are also prime breeding spots for mosquitos.

Zondag spends a lot of time in the field, and behind a microscope. He’s learned to detect the more than 25 kinds of mosquitos that like to visit the Addison County area.

Area residents can learn more about the LFICD at its annual open house, scheduled for Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its lab/office behind the Weybridge Congregational Church at 2790 Weybridge Road.

For more info, visit the Lemon Fair district’s website at lficd. org.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

A PETRI DISH bears some of the mosquitos recently caught in traps that LFICD has strategically placed throughout the three-town district. Mosquito counts are up this year in the area, though the insects aren’t gaining a big foothold in the floodplain areas, according to LFICD officials.

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The Bristol Rescue Squad is expanding members, training

BRISTOL — The Bristol Rescue Squad, which serves the towns of Bristol, Starksboro, Monkton, Lincoln and New Haven, is expanding its ranks and its members are getting better trained.

The group would like to congratulate and welcome the following members that have recently passed their National EMT certifications: Michaela Wisell, Melodie Huizenga, William Elwell, Eli Rickner and Emma Radler. In addition

the following new members have joined us and currently run with other squads in the 5 Towns area: Doug Schmidt, Logan Jipner, Camille Pontarelli, Susan Nelson and Vincent Moeykens. Bristol has also added two new drivers, Roy Catella and Katie Wagers.

In a special election on May 29, Bristol Rescue elected the following board members: Mark Rickner, president; James Logan, vice president; Edward Hilbert, trustee

at large; and Allison Hayes, secretary.

Long-standing member and Past President Ronnie Sunderland continues at his position of treasurer.

As always, Bristol Rescue is looking for new members interested in assisting their friends and neighbors within the 5 Town community.

Classes are currently forming for the fall. To learn more contact BristolRescueVT@ gmail.com.

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Two Addison County student athletes, MaKayla Foster and Ashley Turner, recently garnered Academic Excellence recognition at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester. Only those student athletes who achieve a 4.0 GPA are eligible for the award. Foster is a Middlebury resident and Middlebury Union High School graduate. She plays for St. Michael’s women’s field hockey team. Turner, from Monkton, graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School and is a member of St. Michael’s women’s lacrosse team.

Nathaniel Stageman Cobb of Middlebury was awarded a

B.A. in Economics and Spanish, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, at the University of the South’s 2019 commencement ceremonies held in All Saints’ Chapel on the Sewanee campus on May 12. Cobb is the child of Kimberly and Carl Cobb of Middlebury.

Katrina Mayer of Bristol and Emily Tichonuk of Addison have both been named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y., for the 2019 spring semester. Mayer is in the applied arts and sciences program and Tichonuk is studying Industrial Design.

Join the ride Sept. 21 with Tour de Farms VERGENNES — ACORN’s 12th annual Tour de Farms, one of Vermont’s oldest cycling farm tours, is returning to Vergennes, Charlotte and Ferrisburgh. On Saturday, Sept. 21, riders will be welcomed at Adam’s Berry Farm, Boundbrook Farm, Brenderwalk Farm Stand, Nea Tocht Farm, Pelkey’s Blueberries/Charlotte Village Winery and Philo Ridge Farm for a day full of fresh flavors. The tour features a 30-mile route, as well as a shorter, family-friendly 10-mile route for those who prefer a more relaxed adventure.

“Tour de Farms is a great event for participants to get closer to their local food sources and meet the farmers and producers who feed us,” says Sue Hoxie, the Tour de Farms Event Manager. “In addition to the farm visits, each stop will feature additional vendors offering product samples to the riders —producers such as Agricola Farm, Vermont Vinegars, Buck Mountain Maple, Dakin Farm, Aqua Vitae, and Vermont Coffee Company, to name a few.”

The Tour starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. at the Vergennes Union High School, which is located 20 miles south of Burlington, just off of Route 7. Riders will be able to purchase products directly from the farms and ACORN provides a concierge van that will bring purchases back to the high school. Riders can make as many purchases as they’d like and won’t have to carry items as they ride.

The terrain includes rolling hills with a mix of paved and dirt roads so a mountain bike

or road bike with wide tires is recommended. The views of the Champlain Valley landscape are beautiful and camera-worthy.

Farm stops and vendors sampling their products include: Boundbrook/Good Companion Bakery, Vermont Coffee Company, Brenderwalk Farm Stand, Vermont Vinegars, Vermont Cookie Love, Adam’s Berry Farm, Agricola, Dakin Farm, Philo Ridge Farm, Vermont Tortilla Company, Body Botanicals, Charlotte Village Winery/Pelkey’s Blueberries, Shelburne Farms, Aqua Vitae, Ferrisburgh Fire Station/Evolution Kitchen, Vermont Pure CBD, Nitty Gritty Grains, Woodman Hill Orchard, Nea Tocht Dairy Farm, Ben & Jerry’s, Monument Farms and Buck Mountain Maple. Samples of Vermont Soap will be available at registration.

The last stop on the ride is the Eat on the Green Festival in downtown Vergennes which is organized by the city’s many restaurants and the Vergennes Partnership.

The festival features live music, kids’ activities, local foods and beverages beginning at 3 p.m. The Third Annual Eat on the Green is a chance to explore a variety of delicious dishes served up by Vergennes-area eateries.

The Tour de Farms is a rain or shine event. Advance registration is now open at bikereg.com/ tourdefarms and will close on Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. Registrations prices vary based on age, distance and entry date. Early entrants receive the best rates and the field will be capped at 500 riders.

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How to navigate hearing loss and its solutions

By CHRISTY LYNN Do you ever notice that it’s tough to follow a conversation when you are in a space with a lot of background noise, like a crowded restaurant or public meeting?

Have you found yourself asking people to repeat themselves or slow down when speaking to you? Are you slowly pumping up the volume on your TV or radio so you don’t miss the dialogue in your favorite program?

If so, you may be among the millions of people experiencing hearing loss.

According to the Mayo Clinic, roughly one third of people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 75 experience hearing loss; that number jumps to one in two people over the age of 75.

Hearing loss is generally an irreversible process involving the outer or middle ear (called conductive hearing loss), the inner ear (called sensorineural hearing loss), or both.

The anatomical process of hearing operates within a delicate system deep inside the inner ear whereby tiny hairs attached to nerve cells in the cochlea transmit vibrations to the brain and are interpreted as sound.

Over the course of our lives, exposure to loud noises, harsh conditions, ear hearing assistance and therefore patients infections and hereditary factors will often face a hefty price for reclaiming damage those tiny hairs, causing them some of their hearing. to become less and less That may help sensitive. By the time explain why an a person reaches the estimated 24 million later years of life, after people in the United countless music concerts, States have hearing airplane rides, lawns loss and aren’t doing mowed, babies reared anything about it, says and fireworks displays, Dr. Robert Hartenstein, it’s no wonder those little an audiologist at hairs can’t keep up!

Audiology Associates But despite how in Middlebury and common the occurrence Rutland. or understandable the Moreover, with the causes, there is still a huge range of services kind of stigma that exists and practices that offer around hearing aids that solutions to those facing DR. ROBERT prevents or delays many trouble hearing it can HARTENSTEIN people from seeking be overwhelming and assistance when they start confusing to navigate the field and figure to experience hearing loss. And while out what you need and why. hearing loss is clearly a medical condition, Most agree that the best option for most basic healthcare plans do not cover patients is to at least start with a diagnostic

evaluation performed by a doctor of toward those aids rather than another that audiology. might in fact be a better fit for them.

“Hearing aids are very individual,” says “Also, the hearing aid function is Dr. Julie Bier, one of limited to how well the two audiologists Better professional is able to Living Audiology of program it,” Bier says.

Middlebury and South She recommends that Burlington. “There are patients consider the many things that go professional’s training into making a hearing and whether they have aid recommendation, a full understanding of and this can only be all of the programming done by meeting with options within the a professional and hearing aid to make reviewing test results sure it is programmed and the patient’s accurately to their communication needs.” individual hearing loss.

Most (if not all) Additionally, the audiology practices professional should DR. JULIE BIER offer a variety of hearing be able and willing to aids that they will recommend and fit to provide verification (post-fit) measures to each patient. However, Dr. Bier cautions ensure that the hearing aid is functioning that even some professionals and offices the way it should in the patient’s ear. work exclusively with certain hearing “Many professionals are either unable aid brands and therefore will steer clients (See Hearing loss, Page 21)

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Hearing loss (Continued from Page 19) or unwilling to complete this step due to cost and time,” she says. That could be a red flag.

OTHER OPTIONS While it may be wise to start with a visit to your local audiologist, other options do exist for actually purchasing hearing aid devices that could offer other benefits, particularly if you’re on a tight budget.

Hearing aid dispensers, or vendors, are practices that may or may not have trained audiologists on staff, but will rather specialize in knowing a wide variety of hearing aid devices and may offer more competitive pricing.

Bernie Sage is a hearing aid vendor who owns Advanced Hearing BERNIE Technologies, with an office in Middlebury as well as in eight other Vermont towns.

With 28 years of experience in the industry and hundreds of hours of specialized training on the wide variety of options that his patience face when selecting hearing aids, Sage is proud to offer individualized care to each customer he works with. He offers in-home hearing

tests and works with every brand of hearing aids that he knows about.

“I like to find out what a person’s lifestyle is like and consider which aid I think matches their unique needs,” he says. His style is to present options to the client and offer free trials with as many devices as a client would like before they make a selection.

“The performance of these devices varies significantly,” Sage explains, “with varying numbers of channels and frequencies that each will pick up.” The higher the number of channels and the more frequencies offered, the more nuanced and sophisticated the hearing will be.

When facing a purchase of several thousands dollars, SAGE it is wise to do your homework on who is offering the best rates, but make sure that you’re comparing apples to apples.

Some brands will offer a lower-tech model through retailers like Costco, so while it might be the same brand that your audiologist talked about, the devices are not the same.

However, hearing aid dispensers are

THIS 3-D EAR scanner is used to create models of the inner ear; which are used in customized earpieces for hearing aids, earplugs and ear protection. Local audiologist Dr. Robert Hartenstein helped develop this digital scanner made by Lantos. The tip is inserted and inflated within the inner ear, allowing the probe at the end to collect precise imagery of the ear canal.

Photo courtesy of Lantos Technologies

often part of buying groups that can negotiate very competitive pricing during special sales events even for the highest end models of hearing aids.

“During a special sales event we can offer hearing aids that might normally be $5,900 for $4,000 or so,” Sage said.

But while pricing is certainly a concern for many patients, specialists recommend

being careful not to buy just based on price.

While audiologists do go through four years of specialized medical training, vendors do not need any formal education. They do need to complete the state-administered written exam to obtain a license to dispense hearing aids. They (See Options, Page 26)

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How to travel even when you have limited mobility (MS) — Many people dream of traveling the world in retirement. Such dreams come true every day. But many more retirees or people nearing retirement fear that their dreams of seeing the world won’t be possible due to mobility issues beyond their control. Thankfully, such fears are largely unwarranted.

Various conditions can affect men and women’s mobility. Many such issues tend to arise after age 50, prompting many people to believe their post-retirement travel plans will never come to fruition. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD; and heart disease may make it hard for people to travel. But that difficulty doesn’t mean aging men and women should resign themselves to a sedentary lifestyle. Though they might require a little extra effort before boarding a plane for parts unknown, the following are a handful of ways that aging men and women with limited mobility can reap the rewards of traveling.

• Contact airlines or other transportation companies if you require special accommodations. The U.S. Department of Transportation notes that passengers are generally not required to provide advanced notice for disability-related accommodations. However, it makes sense to provide such notice anyway. By doing so, men and women with limited mobility can ensure they will have adequate assistance during their trips. When made aware of passengers’ mobility issues, airlines or

other travel companies may arrange for wheelchairs to be available at the gates or train platforms so passengers can easily make connecting flights and trains. In addition, advance notice gives companies a chance to provide seating accommodations that can make for a more enjoyable trip.

• Contact security agencies. Security is part of modern travel, so travelers, especially those traveling by air, should

expect to go through security checkpoints during their trips. Travelers with limited mobility should contact the security agencies in their home country as well as those in any country they plan to visit to get an idea of what they can expect. Knowing these guidelines in advance can help people with limited mobility determine if they should arrive extra early so they can make it through security checkpoints in time to

make their flights or trains.

• Contact hotels directly. Each country has its own laws regarding how to accommodate people with physical disabilities or mobility issues, so don’t leave things to chance. Before booking a hotel room abroad, travelers with limited mobility should contact the hotel directly to confirm that it can accommodate their needs.

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Exercise and aging: How to work out safely after 50 (MS) — In an ideal world, people maintained a healthy weight, don’t push young and old exercise each day. But yourself too hard at the start. Your body as men and women age, finding time to needs time to adjust to physical activity, work out is not so easy. so choose low-intensity exercises like Commitments to work and family walking and light strength training so often take precedence over your muscles, tendons daily exercise. As a result, and ligaments can adjust.

Even if you feel many people 50 and over Initially, exercise every great and have might not have exercised other day so your body maintained a regularly or at all in many has ample time to recover years. But as children between workouts. healthy weight, grow up or even move out, • Choose the right places don’t push yourself people facing down their to exercise outdoors. too hard at the golden years are often Exercising outside start. Your body compelled to get back in provides the best of both needs time to the gym. That’s a wise worlds for many people, adjust to physical decision that can increase providing a chance to get a person’s chances of healthy all while enjoying activity, so choose being healthy and happy the great outdoors. When low-intensity in retirement. But before exercising outdoors, exercises like beginning a new exercise choose areas that are walking and light regimen, men and women not remote and where strength training over 50 should take heed others can see you and of the following safety tips offer help if you suffer an so your muscles, to ensure their efforts are injury or have an accident. tendons and not derailed by accident or Boardwalks, public parks ligaments can injury. and outdoor gyms are adjust.

• Speak with your safer places to work out physician. The National than wooded areas or Institute on Aging notes other places well off the that even people with chronic conditions beaten path. such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis • Stay hydrated. The NIA notes that can be physically active. However, many people lose their sense of thirst anyone with such a condition and even as they age. But just because you aren’t those who don’t fall into those categories thirsty does not mean you don’t need should consult with their physicians and water, especially while exercising. receive a full physical before exercising. Water regulates body temperature and Such a consultation and checkup can lubricates the joints, thereby decreasing shed light on any unknown issues, and your risk of injury during exercise. physicians can offer advice on how to Exercising after 50 can help people safely manage any problems that may live healthy well into retirement. But arise. caution must be exercised when aging • Begin with low-intensity exercises. men and women return to exercise after Even if you feel great and have a long break.

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Learn to sleep like a child again (MS) — Many adults lament that even if they were solid sleepers in their younger years, by the age of 50, their quality of sleep has unraveled. Some cling to the wisdom that people simply do not need as much sleep as they get older. Even though that is partly true, sufficient sleep is still a vital component of a healthy life.

The National Sleep Foundation recently updated its sleep recommendations per age group to include categories “may be appropriate” and “not recommended.” This includes a range of hours that may be adequate for certain adults. Adults between the ages of 26 and 65 are advised to get seven to nine hours of sleep per evening.

However, six hours or 10 hours also may be acceptable. People over the age of 65 need roughly seven to eight hours of sleep each night, though between five and six hours also may be fine.

Generally speaking, anything under five hours is not recommended based on data reviewed by sleep experts.

Many older adults do not get enough sleep due to insomnia, states Jack Gardner, MD, a neurologist certified in sleep medicine. They’re concerned about health issues, may have sleep apnea, can experience pain or frequent urination, or may be taking medication that impedes sleep. Dr. Leila Kheirandish-Gozal, director of clinical sleep research at

the University of Chicago, says that, over time, insufficient sleep can impact metabolism, mood, memory, and heart function.

Various strategies can help people get more sleep and enjoy better sleep quality.

• Create a luxury bed environment.

Splurge on the largest mattress you can afford and one that is comfortable for both parties (if married/coupled).

A roomy bed routinely invites sleep.

If you have a restless partner, try two separate beds pushed against each other.

• Consider white noise. The sounds of the house or outdoors may be keeping you up. Many people find that the gentle hum of a fan or a white-noise machine with a calming sound effect makes it easier for them to doze off than complete quiet. It can also block out extraneous noises.

• Keep electronics out of the bedroom.

It can be challenging to disconnect from electronics, but it is essential to falling asleep. Even a back-lit text coming through in the wee hours can be enough illumination to disrupt sleep.

• See your doctor. If medications or illnesses are keeping you up, a change in regimen may provide the relief you need.

Older adults can learn the steps to sleeping more soundly and easily.

Babysitting for grandparents (MS) — Witnessing your children getting older and starting their own lives and families can be bittersweet. There is pride that comes with seeing their successes, but the melancholy of knowing that the years have passed so quickly.

Although you may no longer be tucking your children into bed, reading them bedtime stories or bandaging “boo-boos,” when your children have children, the chance to nurture can start anew.

One of the great joys that comes from having older children is the ability to welcome and love grandchildren.

Grandchildren are points of light in people’s lives and provide the exuberance and excitement that reminds you of your own youth. Grandparents often are thrilled to be involved in the care and upbringing of their grandkids. Some may also live with or near their grandchildren to help take some pressures off of adult children.

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Be sure you are up for the challenge and have the stamina. If you have any medical conditions that can impair judgment or reaction time, you might want to reconsider babysitting.

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Options (Continued from Page 21) as Hartenstein put it, “about 95 percent will perform hearing tests for the purposes of my patients end up choosing the most of fitting hearing aids, but generally expensive option when they experience cannot provide diagnostic explanations the difference in their quality of hearing.” for individual patients and help explain EAR SCANNING TECHNOLOGY the extent of hearing loss or underlying Hartenstein happens to be one of the causes or concerns about the ear canal. people really in the know when it comes to So while most providers have the best new technology. In addition to his practice intentions at fitting you as a Doctor of Audiology, with an appropriate device, Hartenstein is also a “I like to find out in some cases a patient may clinical research consultant be able to avoid a manyfor companies working on what a person’s thousand-dollar set of cutting edge technologies lifestyle is like hearing aids because their for ear scanning. and consider hearing problem was really Until recently, in order to which aid I think just due to a buildup of ear obtain a model of a patient’s matches their wax that was resolved with inner ear, the only option unique needs.” a simple cleaning. was to make a physical The hearing aids offered mold using silicone. The — Bernie Sage at Audiology Associates process is rather laborious cost between $1,200 and and has some obvious risks $6,500 per pair, Hartenstein says, which and drawbacks, Hartenstein explained. is a lot of money. Bier agrees. With price “Many doctors are understandably tags that can reach up to $8,000, she says, nervous about damaging the ear drum it’s important to get it right. and inner ear and therefore don’t model According to product specifications, deep enough into the ear canal to get the devices should last between three and five measurements that are most important for years, although Hartenstein says he sees custom-fit ear pieces.” patients still happily wearing hearing aids However, Hartenstein is working with that he fit back in the 1990s. “If they’re two companies (Lantos and Otometrics) happy and don’t need the new technology, now offering digital modeling scanners I’m happy,” he says. that create a computer model of a patient’s However, like most things, inner ear in a matter of seconds using a advancements in hearing aid technology non-invasive laser device that outputs a are rapidly changing the industry. And near-perfect 3-D image of a patient’s ear,

from the inner ear all the way out the canal to the outer ear. While the doctor scans the patient’s ear with the laser probe, the model takes shape on the screen right before your eyes.

While these scans can be useful for customized hearing aid tips and devices, they are also useful for many other purposes — noise-cancelling for musicians and DJs, muting for machinery techs, as swim plugs for someone with sensitive ears or simply comfortable ear plugs to muffle the snores of your partner so you can sleep better at night.

Customers may be relieved to learn that scans and models performed by even the most cutting edge tools are usually included in the price tag of the hearing aid or earpiece, rather than added on as additional charges.

Customization of hearing aid devices extends beyond the physical shape of a customizable ear piece as well.

These sophisticated devices can be programmed using apps that can adjust the magnification based on location and how broad or targeted your hearing needs are in any particular situation. Users can program specific settings for places that they frequent (for example a favorite restaurant or theater) so that with one click of a button their device hones in on the settings that enable optimum hearing.

“Hearing aids now have Bluetooth technology where they can connect

EAR SCANNER directly to cell phones,” Bier adds, “Not only is this a convenience, but it can help people tremendously when talking on the phone, watching TV and movies, or even listening to music.”

“It can really affect quality of life and enjoyment in a meaningful way,” Hartenstein says of fitting his patients with proper hearing aids. “Most frequently, the comment I get is ‘why didn’t I do this sooner,’” he says.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Odin. 2 years, Great Dane, neutered male.

Odin is a BIG boy with a lot of potential and love to give. This guy needs a solid, dogsavvy home – ideally with a fenced space to play outside. Odin prefers to be the only pet in the home, but when spending time with people he is a sweet and gentle giant. Due to his size and strength, we require that his new home not be shared with young children.

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Tyson. 1.5 years, Mixed breed, neutered male.

Tyson is an amazing pup with an incredible story!

He is currently in Homeward Bound’s foster program and under the loving care of Comfort Hill Kennels.

Just before Christmas, Tyson was saved from a condemned property by some extraordinary local animal lovers. Prior to his rescue Tyson had been severely attacked by another dog in the home. His injuries were extensive and he was incredibly scared, but Tyson is a survivor. Tyson needs an active home, with folks dedicated to continuing his positive training and socialization. At this time Tyson should be the only dog in the home. This brave guy needs the absolute best ending and can’t wait to meet his forever family - if you think that is you then give us a call!

Lexi. 1 year, short hair grey tiger, spayed female– a little lady with a gentle and quiet disposition. She will happily melt into your arms and look adoringly into your eyes and purr away. Lexi is a real cuddler! She lived with several other cats in her previous home as well as two dogs, and got along well with them all. In fact, Lexi would probably really enjoy having another 4 legged companion in her new home! This sweet little gal will make someone an amazing companion.

Lulu. 2 years, medium hair black, spayed female. Lulu has had a rough year; she was adopted out and then found herself on the streets foraging for food. Now that she is safely back at the shelter, she is looking for a peaceful, secure and loving forever home where she will be cared for and appreciated as an only cat.

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MIDDLEBURY – Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, is partnering with Vermont Spay/Neuter (VSN), a low-cost clinic housed at Affectionately Cats in Williston, to provide pet owners with access to affordable spay/neuter services for cats. The clinic is offered on Wednesdays.

Homeward Bound has arranged to transport cats from Addison County on July 17 and Aug. 7.

With the free transport, cats in need of being spayed or neutered will be taken to Affectionately Cats for the procedure The cat taxi is able to hold up to 10 cats per trip.

The fee for each spay/neuter is $75/ per cat.

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reduce the number of unwanted animals in the region. Spaying females and neutering males is currently the most humane and effective means known to achieve this goal. By working with local humane societies, rescue groups, and individuals, VSN hopes to be able to reach out and serve a large population of animals in the region not currently receiving this care.

How the “Taxi Cat” service works: • Payment is cash only to Homeward Bound (total amount must equal requested services).

• All paperwork must be completed and turned in with payment prior to day of drop off service.

• A crate label to fill out and tape to the cat’s crate for drop off will be distributed.

• Drop-off is at 7:15 a.m. and pick-up is at 5:15 p.m.; if cats are not retrieved by 5:30 p.m., they will stay overnight at Homeward Bound for $20 plus an additional $10/hour for every hour the cat is at the shelter past 9 a.m. the next day.

• The cat’s crate must be lined with newspaper or other disposable material, which will be thrown out at the end of the day.

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Whenever I walk my dog she gets really excited when she sees other dogs and starts barking and pulling on the leash. It’s hard for me to control her and makes walks not very fun. Is there anything I can do to train her out of this habit?

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Start by getting some small and super-yummy treats and work with her in a quiet place where there are no distractions — just saying “Watch Me” and holding a treat near your face which you hand her immediately. Do this a few times a day for a few minutes each time. Then go somewhere slightly more distracting and

repeat a few times a day for a few minutes each time. Your dog will be connecting the words with the food and should start looking at you (or your hand!) each time she hears the words. Keep increasing the distractions as you train and stay focused on positive results. If you go somewhere too challenging for your dog and she ignores “Watch Me,” take it back a step.

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SPORTS MONDAY

Champs easily pass this TEST

VERGENNES — The Vergennes Champs coasted past visiting Town of Essex Swim Team on Thursday, 308-155, to move to 3-2 in Champlain Valley Swim League action. Vergennes will look to clinch a winning record with a win at Middlebury on Tuesday.

Flint Crary led the Champs with three victories vs. TEST. Six Vergennes swimmers picked up two wins apiece: Annika Smits, Hadley Harris, Noah Smits, Grey Fearon, Jarret Muzzy and Noah Engvall.

Champs scoring points vs.

TEST with top-three finishes were: BUTTERFLY • U-8 girls: 1. Laura Husk; 2.

An. Smits.

• U-8 boys: 2. F. Crary.

• U-10 girls: 2. Isabella Romond; 3. S. James.

• U-10 boys: 3. Clark Crary.

• U-12 boys: 1. G. Fearon.

• U-14 girls: 1. Madelyn Gir(See Champs, Page 30)

Marlins top Winooski for first win

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Marlins out-stroked visiting Winooski, 267-168, on Thursday for their first Champlain Valley Swim League victory of the season.

Aurora Foley, Constantin Bellman, Sadie Chance, Ava Schneider and Oliver Poduschnick led the way with three victories apiece for the Marlins.

Middlebury’s Aidan Chance and Ellie Ross picked up two wins each.

The Marlins will host friendly county rival Vergennes on Tuesday.

Marlins posting top-three individual finishes on Thursday were: BUTTERFLY • U-8 girls: 1. A. Foley; 2. M. Poduschnick.

• U-8 boys: 1. C. Bellman.

• U-10 girls: 1. S. Chance; 2.

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Addison Independent, Monday, July 15, 2019 — PAGE 29

THE ADDISON COUNTY 8- to 10-year-old Little League All-Star baseball team last Wednesday evening won the District 1 title by defeating Williston in a game played in Shelburne. AC will compete this weekend for the Vermont championship.

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AC team wins district Little League title Will vie for Vt. crown this weekend SHELBURNE — The Addison County 8- to 10-year-old Little League All-Star baseball team last week won the District 1 title and will compete this weekend for the Vermont championship in southern Vermont.

In the final of the District 1 double-elimination tournament on Wednesday night AC defeated

Williston, 11-0, in Shelburne, to clinch the title. AC had defeated Williston, 11-1, on Sunday in the final of the winners’ bracket, but Williston forced a winnertake-all championship game by edging AC on Tuesday, 10-9.

Those games were also played in Shelburne. Cam Castillo pitched 5 shutout innings for AC in

AC MAKES A tag at second base during this past Wednesday’s game vs. Williston in Shelburne.

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Wednesday’s final.

The members of the team are Castillo, Vaughn McAuliffe, Zavier Barnes, Orion Yates, Abe Ready, Stefan Johnson, Calvin Peck, Jaran Griffin, Landon Hunt, Levi Nuceder, Bryce

Phelps and Ethan Bromley.

Randy Barnes is the coach, and he is assisted by Dustin Hunt and Bryan Peck.

The local nine will play for the state title in Brattleboro on July 20 and 21.

PITCHER CAM CASTILLO is swarmed by fellow Addison County players after pitching five shutout innings to earn the victory over Williston in the Little League District 1 title game in Shelburne on Wednesday.

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Champs (Continued from Page 29) oux; 3. Carlyn Rapoport.

• U-14 boys: 3. Carson Hoffman.

• U-18 girls: 2. Jordan Jewell; 3. Sydney Jewell.

• U-18 boys: 1. J. Muzzy.

BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. An. Smits; 2.

Isabella de la Cruz.

• U-8 boys: 2. Adrien Provencher; 3. Skylar James.

• U-10 girls: 2. Ellie Brooks; 3.

I Romond.

• U-10 boys: 1. N. Smits; 2.

Cohen Howell.

• U-12 girls: 2. Elise Parker.

• U-12 boys: 1. Gavin Conrad; 3. Julian Potter.

• U-14 girls: 1. H. Harris; 2. M. Giroux.

• U-14 boys: 3. Calder Rakowski.

• U-18 girls: 2. Anna Rakowski.

• U-18 boys: 1. J. Muzzy; 3.

Dylan Rapoport.

BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Jordan Hutchins; 2. I. d la Cruz.

• U-8 boys: 1. F. Crary; 2.

Connor Husk.

• U-10 girls: 1. So. James; 2.

Marlins Eloise Eckels.

• U-10 boys: 1. N. Smits; 2. C. Crary.

• U-12 girls: 3. Sophia Johnson.

• U-12 boys: 3. G. Conrad.

• U-14 girls: 1. C. Rapoport; 2.

H. Harris.

• U-14 boys: 2. C. Hoffman; 3.

Gideon Palmer.

• U-18 girls: 1. S. Jewell; 2. J. Jewell.

• U-18 boys: 1. N. Engvall; 3.

D Rapoport.

FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 1. An. Smits; 2. J. Hutchins.

• U-8 boys: 1. F. Crary; 2. C. Husk.

• U-10 girls: 2. Adrienne Smits; 3. I. Romond.

• U-10 boys: 1. C. Howell; 3.

C. Crary.

• U-12 girls: 3. Regan Mayhew.

• U-12 boys: 1. G. Fearon; 2.

G. Conrad.

• U-14 girls: 1. H. Harris; 2. C. Rapoport.

• U-14 boys: 3. C. Hoffman.

• U-18 girls: 1. J. Jewell; 2. A. Rakowski.

• U-18 boys: 1. N. Engvall; 2.

J. Muzzy.

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, July 16 12 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 8:30 a.m. Green Mountain Care (GMC) Board 9 a.m. Energy Week 10 a.m. Selectboard 10:30 a.m. Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program 11 a.m. Creating an Ecological Society 12:42 p.m. Public Affairs from VMX 4 p.m. Cong. Church Service 5:30 p.m. Energy Week 6:30 p.m. Lifelines 7 p.m. Selectboard 7:30 p.m. National Health Program 8 p.m. GMC Board 8:30 p.m. Ecological Society 10:30 p.m. Roz Payne Memorial Wednesday, July 17 12 a.m. VMX 6 a.m. Energy Week 7 a.m. Emerald Ash Borer 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Service 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. National Health Program 10 a.m. Selectboard 10:45 a.m. VT Legislative Committee PEG Access Study 12 p.m. Vote for Vermont 4 p.m. Ecological Society 7 p.m. Selectboard 7:30 p.m. Emerald Ash Borer 8 p.m. Public Affairs Thursday, July 18 5 a.m. Energy Week 6 a.m. PEG Access Study 7:10 a.m. Public Affairs 8 a.m. Cong. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Public Affairs 11 a.m. Energy Week 12 p.m. Selectboard 12:45 p.m. Public Affairs 4:30 p.m. PEG Access Study 5:40 p.m. Ecological Society 7:15 p.m. Public Affairs from VMX 10 p.m. Energy Week

(Continued from Page 29) Louisa Orten.

• U-10 boys: 1. Daniel Power; 3. Jorgen Pirrung.

• U-12 girls: 1. A. Schneider; 3.

Lucy Poduschnick.

• U-14 girls: 2. Natalie Rockwell; 3. Catherine Carpenter.

• U-14 boys: 1. A. Chance; 3.

Patrick Stone.

• U-18 girls: 2. Holly Staats; 3.

Ellie Ross.

• U-18 boys: 1. Devon Kearns; 2. Eliot Schneider.

BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Aurora Foley; 2.

M. Poduschnick.

• U-8 boys: 3. Paul Foley.

• U-10 girls: 2. Eleanor Orten; 3. Louisa Orten.

• U-10 boys: 1. Isaiah Robinson; 2. Daniel Power.

• U-12 girls: 2. A. Schneider.

• U-14 girls: 2. N. Rockwell.

• U-18 girls: 2. H. Staats.

• U-18 boys: 1. O. 2. A. Schneider; 3. E. Schneider.

BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. M. Poduschnick.

• U-8 boys: 1. C. Bellman.

• U-10 girls: 1. S. Chance.

• U-10 boys: 2. I. Robinson; 3.

Jonathan Carpenter.

Safe!

AN ADDISON COUNTY Little League player slides safely into home plate during the local team’s 11-0 victory in the championship game over Williston this past Wednesday in Shelburne. AC won the District 1 title for 8- to 10-year-olds.

Photo by Mark Bouvier

• U-12 girls: 1. Kaitlyn Sulik-Doty.

• U-14 girls: 2. C. Carpenter.

• U-14 boys: 1. Connor McNamara; 2. A. Chance.

• U-18 girls: 1. E. Ross; 2. H. Staats.

• U-18 boys: 1. O. Poduschnick; 2. D. Kearns.

FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 1. A. Foley; 2.

Carolina Larocque.

• U-8 boys: 1. C. Bellman.

• U-10 girls: 1. S. Chance; 2. L. Orten.

• U-10 boys: 3. D. Power.

• U-12 girls: 1. A. Schneider.

• U-12 boys: 2. Gabriel Schmidt.

• U-14 girls: 2. N. Rockwell; 3.

C. Carpenter.

• U-14 boys: 1. A. Chance; 2. P. Stone.

• U-18 girls: 1. E. Ross.

• U-18 boys: 1. O. Poduschnick; 2. D. Kearns.

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

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

Friday, July 19 5 a.m. PEG Access Study 7 a.m. GMC Board 7:30 a.m. National Health Program 8 a.m. Energy Week 9 a.m. Vote for Vermont 10 a.m. Selectboard 10:45 a.m. Public Affairs from VMX 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Service 5:30 p.m. Energy Week 6:30 p.m. PEG Access Study 8 p.m. Community Conversation About Alcohol 10 p.m. Energy Week Saturday, July 20 12 a.m. VMX 6 a.m. Energy Week 7 a.m. Public Affairs from VMX 10 a.m. Selectboard 10:30 a.m. National Health Program 11 a.m. Broadband Round Table w/ U.S. Rep. Peter Welch 12 p.m. PEG Access Study 1:15 p.m. Public Affairs from VMX 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Service 5:30 p.m. Public Affairs 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Energy Week 8:30 p.m. Broadband Round Table 9 p.m. Eckankar Sunday, July 21 12 a.m. VMX 6:45 a.m. Master Angler 7 a.m. Selectboard 8 a.m. Broadband Round Table 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Public Affairs from VMX 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Service 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Energy Week 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. GMC Board 8 p.m. Peg Access Study 9:10 p.m. Lake Score Cards Monday, July 22 12 a.m. VMX

5 a.m.

6 a.m.

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10 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

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6 p.m.

7 p.m.

8 p.m.

Energy Week Public Affairs from VMX Eckankar Selectboard Public Affairs Eckankar Energy Week Lake Score Cards PEG Access Study

MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, July 16 5:25 a.m. Dept. of Libraries Tuesday Talk Healing through the Arts 6 a.m. Local School Boads 10 a.m. Senior Moments - Shostakovitch 8 11:07 a.m. Yoga for You 11:30 a.m. Pecha Kucha Night Burlington 1:10 p.m. At the Ilsley- Eilat GlikmanBlack Holes 3:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 6:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 10 p.m. Local School Boards Wednesday, July 17 1 a.m. VMX 5:30 a.m. Yoga for You 6 a.m. Eilat Glikman- Black Holes 7:30 a.m. Local School Boards 12 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 2 p.m. Bridgeside Books - “Falter” Bill McKibben 3:30 p.m. Yoga for You 5:13 p.m. Eilat Glikman- Black Holes 6:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 9 p.m. Shostakovich 8 Thursday, July 18 12 a.m. Prehistoric Giant Sturgeon, VMX 5 a.m. Remember & Resist 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:22 a.m. Healing Throughthe Arts 7 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 12 p.m. Henry the IV Part I - Shakespeare: It’s Elementary 1:15 p.m. Local School Boards 5 p.m. All Things LGBT 6 p.m. Yoga

7 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 10 p.m. Shostakovich 8 11:06 p.m. Shostakovich 9 Friday, July 19 3:09 a.m. Pecha Kucha Night 5:30 a.m. Yoga 6 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 8 a.m. Eilat Glikman- Black Holes 9:30 a.m. “Falter” Bill McKibben 10:50 a.m. Shostakovich 8 12 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 4 p.m. Pecha Kucha Night 8 p.m. All Things LGBT 11:30 p.m. Eilat Glikman- Black Holes Saturday, July 20 12:48 a.m. Abenaki Heritage Weekend 1:30 a.m. Creative Communities 5:30 a.m. Yoga 6 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 8 a.m. Local School Boards 11:45 a.m. “Falter” Bill McKibben 1 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 5:30 p.m. All Things LGBT - Youth 6:15 p.m. Henry the IV Part I 7:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 9 p.m. James Blair Gallery Talk Sunday, July 21 5:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 9 a.m. Abenaki Heritage Weekend 9:45 a.m. Creative Communities 11 a.m. Yoga for You 11:24 a.m. Tuesday Talks 12 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 5 p.m. James Blair Gallery Talk 6:30 p.m. All Things LGBT 7:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green Monday, July 22 12 a.m. State Board of Education 6 a.m. Yoga for You 6:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 11:15 a.m. Shostakovich 8 12:30 p.m. Local School Boards 4:30 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 5:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 9 p.m. Eilat Glikman- Black Holes 10:30 p.m. James Blair Gallery Talk

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Addison Independent

CLASSIFIEDS Public Meetings 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.

A L ‑ A N O N F A M I LY GROUP For families and friends of problem drink‑ ers. Anonymous, confiden‑ tial and free. At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. 7:30‑8:30 PM Friday evenings.

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AL‑ANON: FOR FAMI‑ LIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking.

Members share experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve common prob‑ lems. Newcomers wel‑ come. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY 12 Step Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm.

12 Step Meeting, Ver‑ gennes, St. Paul’s Epis‑ copal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, aavt.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dug‑ way Rd. 7:15‑8:15am.

As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing 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, New Haven, Con‑ gregational Church, Vil‑ lage Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Dai‑ ly Reflection Meeting, Ver‑ gennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY 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.

Alternating Format Meet‑ ing, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center.

Route 7, 7‑8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, Begin‑ ner’s Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

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NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NARCAN KITS are available at the Turning Point Center of Addison County FREE of charge.

Narcan (Naloxone) is a nasal spray used to re‑ verse an opioid overdose in progress. These kits are specifically intended for public distribution and can be used by anyone to save a life. Easy training is provided at Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, and takes approximately 10 minutes. Wednesdays between 9 a.m. ‑ noon, or call for an appointment (802) 388‑4249.

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HYPNOSIS Shelburne Hypnosis. Weight con‑ trol, Smoking, Insomnia, Relaxation, Public Speak‑ ing, Anxiety Attacks. Free consultations. Call for an appointment. 3240 Shel‑ burne Road, Shelburne, VT Eric Rossier, Certified Hypnotist. 802‑522‑0979.

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

We meet at The Resi‑ dence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvm‑ health.org.

REFUGE RECOVERY ‑ TUESDAYS 6‑7 p.m. A non‑theistic, Buddhist‑in‑ spired approach to recov‑ ery from addictions of all kinds. Dedicated to the practices of mindfulness, compassion, forgiveness, and generosity, this recov‑ ery meeting uses medita‑ tion and kindness to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused.

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FREE CAMP WOOD. You haul away. Monday ‑ Wednesday pick up.

453‑2897.

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

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DO YOU WANT a job with a competitive wage, pre‑ dictable schedule, paid time off, top notch medical insurance, and a fun, lively work atmosphere where you can do something that makes a difference?

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Duties include general cleaning, lawn care, run‑ ning errands and some animal care. Possibility for advancement. Reply with resume or letter of interest to the Middlebury Animal Hospital at middle‑ buryah@gmail.com.

BRIGGS TRUCKING is looking for CDL driver/ Heavy Equipment Opera‑ tor to work in our family run business. Requirements include but are not limited to: 5 year’s experience Class A license (preferred) with clean driving record, 5 year’s experience op‑ erating heavy equipment (excavator a plus), ability to work in a diverse work force, excellent interper‑ sonal and customer ser‑ vice skills. Must be able to perform physical labor and lift 70 lbs as needed.

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Counseling Service of Addison County

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Day Shift for Food Service!

Full- and part-time opportunities, including a cook role, available.

MEDICAL SECRETARY Seeking a Medical Secretary to perform a variety of clerical duties for psychiatric services. Position involves transcribing, word processing, photocopying, maintaining and monitoring relevant records and files and performing general office duties for psychiatric services staff. The Medical Secretary will be the point person to schedule appointments and set up meetings as directed, contact other department/agency staff and outside organizations to exchange, verify and gather pertinent information, and prepare mailings.

Associate’s degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Excellent typing, basic filing, reception and other general office skills required. The ability to deal with clients, visitors and individuals from within and outside the agency in a courteous and efficient manner is a must.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Equal opportunity employer.

To apply visit www.csac-vt.org

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

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Help Vermonters pursue their education goals!

We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).

Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals. You’ll work in a relaxed yet challenging environment.

We offer many topnotch benefits, plus a fabulous onsite fitness room & café.

VSAC’S RESOURCE CENTER SUPERVISOR

Full-time food service

My fresh In East Middlebury Apply in Store or online at Maplefields.com

Full-time Assistant Manager and Manager In Training for Addison County Maplefields

Full-time Opener and Part-time Deli Breakfast Cook Bristol Maplefields

Full-time and part-time Cashier Positions

Opening, closing and mid shifts and weekends.

On the spot interviews, application can be done onsite.

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VSAC is looking for a detail-oriented, self-starter to manage the day-to-day operations of VSAC’s Resource Center.

The VSAC Resource Center (VRC) is VSAC’s customer space which provides education, financial aid, and career counseling to anyone who visits VSAC. The VRC also serves as the VSAC building reception, welcoming and directing employees, visitors, and deliveries to the building. This position will supervise VRC staff and manage and coordinate all services and programming provided within the VRC & building reception.

The ideal candidate is committed to a high level of professionalism and excellent customer service and shares a commitment to VSAC’s mission of supporting students to pursue their education after high school.

This position will provide direct service to VSAC customers as well as develop and execute programming to draw more visitors to VSAC. Apply ONLY online at www.vsac.org.

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

IS HIRING! FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS We are seeking Field Service Technicians to join our Natural Gas Service team!

Responsible for maintenance, repairing, and installing natural gas equipment throughout our service territories in Chittenden, Franklin, and Addison counties.

Including repairing minor leaks, turn-ons/ offs, setting and changing meters, basic control wiring, installing and servicing all types of domestic gas appliances including conversion burners, central heating, and water heating equipment.

Delivering excellent customer service is expected and the right candidate will embody our values of respect, integrity and safety. The individual will also have plumbing, electrical or mechanical background as well as high school diploma, an unrestricted driver’s license and experience working with Natural Gas is preferred. We are a growing utility and comfort with technology is a must.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought.

Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

Vermont Gas Systems is an employee and customer-centric natural gas utility company. We take pride in our total benefits rewards program offered to our employees. Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, competitive compensation and bonus potential, 401(k) with employer contributions, and ample paid time off.

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Chief Maintenance Engineer

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

Apply in person at the Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court St, Middlebury, VT 05753

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FULL-TIME WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEE WANTED Duties Include: Filling order for our customers Receiving incoming products Loading trucks for delivery Maintenance to keep warehouse & store clean Forklift operation necessary Team player with fellow employees Contact Skip Cray at 802-388-7000 or scray@bbinc.us

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Full/Part time Housekeeping Part time Desk Associate A.M. & P.M. Bistro Attendant Candidates must be available weekends, evenings, and holidays. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Previous hotel experience is preferred but not required.

Training is provided. Join our awardwinning team, providing quality customer service, a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Interested, qualified candidates can apply in person at 309 Court Street, Middlebury. Please, no phone inquiries.

Check the Classifieds twice a week in the Addison Independent.

Help Wanted LOOKING FOR MENTOR‑ ING SUPPORT for a young energetic woman who has been living in her own apartment in Middlebury for a few years and would like to strengthen her daily living skills. She needs coaching in planning daily activities, becoming active in her community, and cre‑ ating healthy relationships.

She is also interested in improving cooking skills and exercising more. She has a part‑time job, and enjoys music, movies and classic television. Help is also needed with medical ap‑ pointments and medication oversight. 35 hours per week at $14/hour including evenings and weekends.

Contact Keiko Kokubun at Community Associates.

(802)388‑4021.

Help Wanted PART‑TIME ADMIN AS‑ SISTANT opening at Addison County Com‑ munity Trust, a nonprofit affordable housing pro‑ vider based in Vergennes.

Entry‑level, approx. 10 hours per week with some flexibility. $15 per hour.

Duties include daily depos‑ its, filing, and assisting the finance team as needed.

Work with a dedicated team of experienced pro‑ fessionals in the nonprofit, financial , and real estate fields, and contribute posi‑ tively to your neighbors in need while you build skills and gain experience.

Must have excellent at‑ tention to detail and pass background/credit check.

Resume and cover letter to jobs@addisontrust.org by 7/19/19 EOE.

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WANTED Circulation manager/Renaissance person who is eager to help grow our subscription base and newsstand paper sales, plus a multitude of other tasks that will make the days fly by and will never leave you bored!

The job entails coordinating distribution of the twice-weekly Addison Independent newspaper and our sister paper The Reporter (covering greater Brandon), as well as Vermont Ski + Ride Magazine and Vermont Sports magazine. Ample opportunities for creative thinking, problem-solving and innovation.

The right person might also help proofread and work with other facets of the organization.

Competitive wage and benefits offered.

Please send a cover letter, resumé and references to: Angelo Lynn at angelo@addisonindependent.com ADDISON COUNTY

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FULL & PART TIME WORKERS To assist with flooring and lumber manufacturing. Must be able to lift heavy material at times.

Lathrop’s Maple Supply, LLC and Vermont Wood Products, LLC Call Tom for an appointment.

(802) 453-2897

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Help Wanted NURSE. EASTVIEW IS interviewing for an excep‑ tional nurse (Rn or LPN) who we’ll invite to join our team by early September‑ someone who thrives in a residential community setting and will invest his/ her geriatric expertise and care skills for the benefit of our residents. Strength in mentoring/coaching and team building skills are essential to help advance the skill sets of our care‑ givers. Full‑time position (w/competitive wage & benefits), primarily day‑ time, with weekend rota‑ tion and part‑time on‑call hours. Training will over‑ lap with current nurse in mid‑late August. Apply: Send cover letter, resume and 2 professional refer‑ ences to Amanda Coyle, HR Coordinator (acoyle@ eastviewmiddlebury.com) or mail to: 100 Eastview Terrace, Middlebury, VT 05753.

For Sale DAGGER KAYAK, 9’6”, 38 lbs. Comfortable seat and back rest. Comes with medium life pre‑ server and paddle. $300.

802‑465‑4249.

REFRIGERATOR, KEN‑ MORE 2 years old, top freezer, black stainless, runs perfect. 30” wide.

New $800. Asking $400.

802‑989‑5773, leave mes‑ sage.

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAM‑ PLAIN waterfront camp.

Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for weekends.

802‑349‑4212, no texts.

For Rent 1 BEDROOM APART‑ MENT, Leicester. Lease, deposit. $800/mo.

802‑349‑9733, leave mes‑ sage.

2 BEDROOM APART‑ MENT. Fully furnished.

Court Street, Middlebury.

All inclusive except TV/ internet. $1,600/mo.

802‑349‑8544.

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5,000 SQ. FT. AVAIL‑ ABLE. Retail, light in‑ dustry/commercial, office space, food operation.

Route 7, Middlebury.

802‑349‑8544.

B R I S TO L V I L L A G E , HIGHLY visible retail/of‑ fice street level space on the Main Street. Available now. $1,370 mo. Approx.

1,800 SF. Basement space also available. Call Tom at Wallace Realty 453‑4670 or Tom@WallaceRE.com.

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B E A U T I F U L , SUN‑FILLED 2ND FLOOR office space available for rent on Main Street in Bris‑ tol beginning September 1st. Features tall ceilings, north and south exposure, pressed tin and brick walls, shared bathroom with shower. 1000 square feet. Rent is $1250/month and includes heat/cool‑ ing and electricity. Call 802‑453‑2756 to schedule a time to visit.

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BRANDON: PARK VIL‑ LAGE is now accepting applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

Rents starting at $700, includes heat and trash.

No pets. Laundry on site.

Income restrictions ap‑ ply. Call Summit Property Management Group at 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website, summitpmg.com.

B R I D P O R T: S U N N Y, SPACIOUS 1/br. apart‑ ment. Beautiful views, garden space. All utilities included except heat.

Washer/dryer. No pets. No smoking. $900 per month.

802‑349‑9624.

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BRISTOL, LARGE 1 bed‑ room, 1 full bath in excel‑ lent condition. Efficient gas heat. Includes water, sewer and wifi. No pets, no smoking. $780/mo.

802‑635‑9716.

MOBILE HOME LOTS FOR RENT

Addison County Community Trust has Mobile Home lots for rent in Addison County. We currently have two vacant lots at Kilbourn Trailer Park in Bristol, one vacant lot at Maple Ridge Mobile Home Park in Bristol, three vacant lots at Hillside Manor in Starksboro, and one vacant lot at Lazy Brook Mobile Home Park in Starksboro.

If interested, please contact Chris at (802) 877-2626 x 107 or chris@addisontrust.org.

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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.

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DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addison. Available stor‑ age space in my barn for summer/winter storage.

The barn is structurally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

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

EAST MIDDLEBURY ‑ FURNISHED rooms to rent. All included in a love‑ ly, classic home. Some with private bath. Includes: utilities, wifi, cable, w/d and parking. Clean. Se‑ rene. $450‑$500/mo. Call/ text Susan 802‑989‑8941.

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MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM near downtown.

Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets.

Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

MIDDLEBURY VILLAGE‑ PROF. F. wishes to share new 2 bedroom, furnished apt. W/D, all hardwood floors, housekeeping. $575/mo., including utili‑ ties. References. Security deposit required. Available July 6. 978‑489‑5810.

MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking.

Can be subdivided. Re‑ al‑Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

NEW HAVEN ONE BED‑ ROOM fully furnished apartment with W/D. Security deposit, plus monthly rent. $1,150/mo.

Available after Aug. 12.

802‑453‑3870.

SMALL OFFICE SPACE, 656 Exchange Street, Middlebury. $500/month.

802‑388‑4831.

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EAST MIDDLEBURY, DAISY Lane Lot #11.

Beautiful, level 1/2 acre building lot with good southern exposure on a private lane. Town water, power and cable hookups at curbside. Site approved for four bedroom home with conventional (no mound necessary) septic system. $68,000. Call Jack Brown 388‑7350.

LAKE VIEW PORT HEN‑ RY home. Owner financed.

Down payment required.

Brook, 3 porches, hard‑ wood floors throughout.

Asking $29,000. Also, RV lot, gorgeous loca‑ tion and mobile home on 12.6 acres, waterfront and mountain backdrop.

518‑597‑3270.

Att. Farmers HAY FOR SALE. Small square bales, first cut + mulch. 802‑349‑9281.

802‑453‑4481.

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

Boats BOAT FOR SALE 12’ Alu‑ minum Boat, Galvanized Trailer, 8 HP Johnson Motor, with all accesso‑ ries. Price neg. Call (802) 247‑3147.

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Wetlands (Continued from Page 1) “Based on our current understanding of a Class I Wetland, if someone is allowed to keep farming (within the buffer), it shouldn’t impact the value of their land for the purposes of our program,” said James Eikenberry, a wetland specialist for NRCS who overseas the WRE program in Vermont.

Funds for that program are used to blunt the effect of climate change by financially supporting farmers who are letting marginal farmlands return to wetlands.

At public meetings held June 25 and 27 in Cornwall and Salisbury, respectively, several landowners whose properties abut the 15,550acre Otter Creek Wetland Complex asked public officials how an effort to reclassify the swamp as a Class I wetland would affect the value of their properties.

The reclassification effort is being led by a steering committee, comprised of representatives from the Cornwall and Salisbury conservation commissions, along with representatives from Brandon, Leicester and Middlebury. If successful, the change has the potential to affect land in seven towns (Sudbury and

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Pittsford, are the others) and two counties, held by as many as 500 landowners.

At the Salisbury meeting, Paul Stone, a retired farmer who owns land in Brandon, asked if a reclassification would impact landowners’ eligibility for an NRCS program called Agriculture Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easement component, or ACEP-WRE. ACEP-WRE is a voluntary program that provides federal financial assistance to private landowners to restore, protect and enhance wetlands in exchange for retiring eligible land from active farming.

“If the state looks at this wetland as something that is currently being preserved and maintained as Class I… it seems to me that the landowners would be doing the work of restoration and preservation for the state (without compensation) and that is not necessarily the case (now),” said Stone on June 25. “I would like to know what is going to happen to the value of my land if this is reclassified.”

The Otter Creek Wetland Complex is currently considered a Class II wetland by the state of Vermont. It has a 50-foot protective buffer around its perimeter where development and clear-cutting to establish new pasture, among other practices, are restricted by the state. If a portion of the complex is redesignated Class I, that buffer will extend to 100 feet.

But Eikenberry said the change to Class I Wetland should hurt the value of land owned by Stone or any other farmer hoping to put their land in a conservation program.

Since the late 1990s, the USDA has worked with Vermont farmers

LEGALS TOWN OF BRIDPORT NOTICE OF GRIEVANCE HEARINGS TAX YEAR 2019

Grievance hearings for property assessments in the Town of Bridport will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday July 16, 2019 from 10 am to 4:00 pm.

Please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 758-2483 to set up an appointment. Must make an appointment, no walk-ins. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00-4:00.

Thursday & Friday 9:00-12:00.

Bridport Board of Listers Vicki Major, Suzanne Buck and Donald Sheldrick 7/8, 7/11, 7/15

to establish 61 Wetland Reserve Easements, totaling 4,393 acres.

The program has historically been popular with farmers in Addison and northern Rutland counties.

“About 3,000 of those acres are along Otter Creek in Addison and Rutland county, and in particular lie along the Route 73 corridor,” Eikenberry said.

To secure a WRE on land that was previously farmed, a farmer must first demonstrate that they are in compliance with current USDA standard farming practices. Their land is then assessed by NRCS employees for its restoration potential at no cost to the farmer.

Once the agency determines the land is eligible for conservation and should be prioritized, it determines the value of the land proposed for conservation.

If the land already has an “encumberance” on it, such as an existing easement, NRCS pays in full for an appraisal. “In that case, we can legally pay a farmer for 90 percent of what the full value of that land is,” Eikenberry said.

If no existing easement is in place, NRCS makes an offer based on the value per acre of the land as determined by an annual market analysis of local real estate data for similar land. The agency then compensates the farmer in full for the value of that land.

Once conserved, NRCS partners with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore the former farmland as wetland. The farmer still owns the property, but agrees not to farm it.

Eikenberry says that much of the land conserved through these programs is land that was converted from natural wetland to farmland by farmers in the period after World War II, when the federal government designated funding to help farmers claim more agricultural land by building drainage ditches and other infrastructure that must be maintained.

According to the Fish and Wildlife Service report “Wetlands Losses in the United States 1780s to 1980s,” Vermont lost 121,000 acres of wetlands between 1780 and 1980, representing a 35 percent decline in acreage statewide. Most wetland loss during that period was due to conversion of wetlands to agricultural land, when more than 109 million acres of wetland were drained nationwide. Midwestern states such as Iowa and Ohio lost as much as 90 percent of their original wetland acreage during that period. “Since 1980, the majority of wetland loss has been due to development,” says Eikenberry, who adds that this loss has ramifications for soil and water (See Map, Page 39)

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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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THE WETLAND RESERVE Easement program has been especially popular with landowners in Addison and Rutland counties, with more than 3,000 acres of farmland enrolled in the program along Otter Creek. That land accounts for 68 percent of the total land enrolled in WREs statewide.

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Map (Continued from Page 38) quality, flooding and other factors that impact farmers.

Federal funding to drain wetlands ceased in 1985 with the passage of the Food Security Act. The existing WRE program, which was formally launched in Vermont in the early 2000s, aims to help farmers who no longer wish to maintain those ditches in order to farm wetlands get compensation for allowing the land to be restored instead.

“Many of the folks we’ve worked with realize that because this land is naturally wet, and flooding seems to be happening more frequently, it’s never going to be great farmland. They’re asking, ‘If I don’t want to put that much money per acre into this land for not much yield, are there other ways to turn it into an asset?’” Eikenberry said.

He called the program “a climate change adaptation stategy” for many of the farmers he works with.

According to Eikenberry, a potential reclassification of the Otter Creek Wetland complex as a Class I Wetland would have no bearing on how lands abutting the complex are appraised for WREs or assessed for restoration potential.

The Nature Conservancy and Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife also own and manage about 2,000 acres of land for conservation within the wetland complex. Much of it was purchased in the past from private landowners at prices determined through property appraisals.

“The department is very interested in continuing to acquire land. (The Otter Creek Wetland Complex) is one of 11 focus areas

we have identified statewide to prioritize our land acquisition work,” said Jane Lazorchak, the department’s land acquisition coordinator in a recent email.

When asked if the department’s interest in purchasing new land from private landowners would change if the reclassification effort were successful, Lazorchak said, “Our interests would not change.”

At the June 25 meeting in Salisbury, Rose Paul, director of science and freshwater programs for the Vermont Chapter of the Nature Conservancy told the audience, “This Class I designation does not change much about the potential use of that 50-foot buffer from an appraiser’s standpoint. If there are folks who are no longer interested in owning wetland because it’s no longer returning value to you as a landowner, we would love to talk to you.”

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PAGE 40 — Addison Independent, Monday, July 15, 2019

presents the

2019 Garden Game

The 2019 Garden Game is here! Cool, wet weather delayed things a bit, but the veggies are catching up quickly!

CATEGORIES • Beets (circumference) • Broccoli (diameter) • Cabbage (circumference) • Cantaloupe (circumference) • Carrot (length x circumference) • Cauliflower (diameter) • Cucumber (length x circumference) • Eggplant (circumference x circumference) • Green Bean (length)

HOW DO YOU PLAY THE GARDEN GAME? ...IT’S EASY! Step 1. Pick the biggest veggie in your garden Step 2. Bring it in to our office in the Marble Works in Middlebury

• Leafy Greens (length x width) • Melon (circumference) • Onion (circumference) • Potato (length x circumference) • Pepper (circumference x circumference) • Pumpkin (circumference x circumference) • Radish (circumference) • Rutabaga (circumference)

Step 3. Get your veg measured and its picture taken

• Summer Squash (length x circumference)

Step 4. Check the paper every week to make sure you’re still in the frontrunner spot!

• Tomato (circumference)

• Sunflower (diameter) • Turnip (circumference) • Winter Squash (length x circumfrence)

We love to see fresh faces and new participants, as well as gardeners who have been playing for years.

GARDEN GAME RULES Entries must be home grown in the greater Addison County area • Only produce brought to the Addison Independent office between Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm will be eligible • Weekly front runners will be listed in the “Garden Game” column until another contestant provides a larger sample of that produce category (The largest entries as of Thursday noon deadline will be the front runners listed in that Monday’s edition) • One winner per category • Judge has final word • First place winners will be announced at sign of first frost.

• Zucchini (length x circumference)

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

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

contests@addisonindependent.com