Monday, August 13, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 16

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, August 13, 2018

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How low will it go?

Primary turnout a factor in competitive races Trio revels in jazz, blues

By NICK GARBER ADDISON COUNTY — Every vote counts — especially when there are very few of them.

Most signs point to that being the case in the Tuesday, Aug. 14 gubernatorial primary elections, which have been characterized by low fundraising

among all candidates — including by incumbent Governor Phil Scott.

“We’re looking at a low turnout primary,” said Eric Davis, professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College, who cautioned in a column in this paper last week that voter turnout could be

in the low teens. With four Democratic contenders and two Republicans, the expected low vote totals leave electoral outcomes uncertain.

Meager turnout has been the rule over the past few statewide primary races. With the exception (See Primary turnout, Page 15)

Energy plant proposed for Middlebury

• NYC trio The Useless Cans brings jazz, blues, Russian tunes and folk to Brandon on Aug. 18. See Page 10.

Local industries would fuel the new facility

Taking a walk with Laurie Patton • As she enters her fourth year as president of Middlebury College, Patton shares her perspective. See Page 3.

Loving to hike as a (young) kid!

• A local hiking group makes it fun for kids in their early years and their families. See Page 2.

See Page 3.

Battling beaters bring big crowds

• Demo derby action proves popular once again at Addison County Fair & Field Days. See Sports, Page 20.

Fair fans

CAMP BETSEY COX campers celebrate with fellow camper Elizabeth Farnham of Maine after she made a second-place throw in the youth division of the ladies skillet toss competition at Field Days last Wednesday afternoon.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — A Massachusetts-based company is seeking state permission to build a “resource recovery center” in Middlebury’s industrial park that would derive energy from wastewater supplied by several local manufacturers, energy that would be funneled into Vermont’s electricity grid.

PurposeEnergy Inc. of Woburn is proposing the project — still in the early planning stages — on land at 183 Industrial Ave. that is owned by local businessman Tony Neri. PurposeEnergy will need a Certificate of Public Good from the Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC) if it is to proceed with its plan, which would use an anaerobic digester to extract energy from organic wastewater generated by a handful of industrial park tenants, most prominently the AgriMark/Cabot cheese plant and Otter Creek Brewing. It’s a technology similar to Green Mountain Power’s “Cow Power” program, only the PurposeEnergy plant would process wastewater from beverage/dairy companies, as opposed to cow manure.

“We’ve been looking to develop a project in Middlebury for a lot of years,” PurposeEnergy Founder and CEO Eric Fitch told Middlebury selectboard members at a recent meeting. “The obvious reason is (See Plant, Page 36)

Future of trash, recycling challenges city area, county

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — While the Addison County Solid Waste Management District works toward a long-term replacement for the Vergennes recycling center, selectboards of three of the other

towns that it serves have agreed to pay higher costs to keep the center open until the end of the year.

The fourth, Waltham, is set to take up the question this Monday, Aug. 13, and Selectboard Chairman Michael Grace said his recommendation to

the board “probably will be to stay with Vergennes at this time,” given the lack of other options.

The Vergennes center has served for years as a regional trash-disposal solution for many residents of Vergennes, Ferrisburgh, Addison,

Panton and Waltham, and it has been funded by line items in those communities’ annual budgets.

Residents may bring recycling to the Canal Street facility at no additional charge and have been able to drop off (See Vergennes, Page 14)

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Young Adventurers’ Club gives local kids outdoor fun YAC plans trips to local mountains

By JAMES FINN ADDISON COUNTY — Summiting mountains is always easier with friends.

That’s the philosophy behind the Young Adventurers Club, an offshoot of the Addison County-focused Breadloaf Section of the Green Mountain Club.

Lauren Bierman took over as director of the Young Adventurers Club, or YAC, in 2016 with the intent of getting her young sons, sevenyear-old Ty and five-year-old Sam, exploring Vermont’s mountains, woods, lakes and streams. She also hoped to burn some of their endless energy in the process.

With YAC, Bierman, who lives with her husband Clint and their sons in Bridport, leads Ty, Sam and many of the boys’ friends and their parents on monthly hikes around Addison County that take them to the top of local peaks like Snake Mountain and Mount Independence.

“When they have their peers to hike with, it’s much more fun,” explains Clint Bierman, lead singer of the popular band The Grift.

“When we hike just as a family it’s a lot of whining and a lot of, like, ‘carry me.’ But when their friends are there they’ll just go right up the mountain.”

Through the program, the Biermans’ sons and the others who go on the club’s hikes have developed a love not just for the outdoors in general, but for the beauty of the nature unique to Vermont and Addison County, they said. Lauren Bierman was an outdoor enthusiast as a kid and wanted Ty and Sam to have some of the same experiences she had growing up.

Lauren grew up in Connecticut and Clint in Indiana, and the greenery of Vermont’s rolling mountains and rural farmsteads presented an intriguing shift from what they were

OWEN STREICHER, SAM BIERMAN, Arthur Esser-Calvi and Ty Bierman take in the view from the top of Snake Mountain on a recent YAC hike.

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used to. When the Biermans were thinking about where to settle down, Vermont seemed to be the perfect place to raise a family knowing they would want their kids to have a close relationship with nature.

YAC has given Lauren the perfect platform to provide them those experiences.

“I think some of the best times

that we’ve had raising our kids together has been out on the lake or hiking,” Lauren Bierman said. “Just as parents and as friends, those are some of the best, most fun times that we’ve had.”

She recalls a Thanksgiving family backpacking trip in New Hampshire as the moment she fell in love with the outdoors.

“I remember going on an overnight hiking trip with my family in the White Mountains one year,” she said. “We stayed in one of the huts and it was the most fun I’d ever had, and I was just hooked.”

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here in Addison County. One of the club’s favorite hikes is Snake Mountain, which they’ve done many times, and Clint can rattle off a list of fond memories the family has of preparing big “feasts” to eat at the top of the mountain and of Ty, Sam and their friends running down the mountain. Even though the hike (See Hiking fun, Page 23)

ACSU district seeks to fill Weybridge seat WEYBRIDGE — The Addison Central School District board is looking for a new Weybridge representative to replace incumbent Chris Eaton, who recently left the panel in order to take a new job. Any Weybridge residents looking to serve out Eaton’s term (through March 5, 2019) should email a letter of interest to pconlon@acsdvt.org.

The 13-member ACSD board governs the elementary schools in Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge, as well as Middlebury Union Middle and High Schools.

CORRECTION – In our Aug. 2 story about the Bristol Stampede we misstated the event’s location. The property belongs to the Middlebury Recreation Club. We regret the error.

Addison Independent, Monday, August 13, 2018 — PAGE 3

Three years in, Laurie Patton talks life in Middlebury

By NICK GARBER MIDDLEBURY — As president of Middlebury College, Laurie Patton’s community work is guided by three principles. Or four, if you count the cauliflower principle.

“The cauliflower principle,” she said in an interview last week, “is that when I go to the store to get cauliflower, I have to be prepared for people to say hello, ask me what’s going on on some particular topic, and comment on what I’m buying.”

Now, entering her fourth year as president — and as a Vermont resident — she’s grown accustomed to the visibility that comes with leading the institution that gives the town its national stature and which serves as Addison County’s largest employer.

“I had to get used to it at first, but now I am,” she said, taking a pause from a busy summer workday to take a brisk walk through part of the college’s 350-acre campus. “I really enjoy living in Middlebury — it’s my kind of town.”

Vegetables aside, Patton’s other principles relate more directly to her work leading the college, whose presence in the area is inescapable, if not always highly popular. When approaching community stakeholders for potential partnerships, she has begun by asking two questions: “What do you need, and how can we help?”

“Anything more than that does not create a productive relationship,” she said.

Also on Patton’s checklist is ensuring that any town-college collaborations serve “a common educational

purpose” for both parties — a way of avoiding one-sided efforts that fail to produce lasting results. Patton ably rattled off a handful of such projects established under her watch.

“We’ve done a yearlong internship at the Town Hall Theater, we’ve done one at the Community Music (Center), we’ve done one at the Sheldon Museum,” she said.

She’s also particularly proud of the college’s work to help the Addison Central School District transition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which was adopted in the Fall of 2016.

“We did not say, ‘Oh, we have people with experience with the IB curriculum, you have to do this,’” she said. “The superintendent of the schools and others were thinking about, ‘What would it look like if we implemented this?’ And when I asked (Superintendent) Peter Burrows those questions in my first meeting, he said, ‘This is what we’re thinking about, and might we create that partnership?’ We said, ‘Absolutely.”

“That was a perfect example of ‘What do you need, and how can we help?’”

MORE THAN ‘ONE BIG THING’ New England life is nothing foreign to Patton, who was raised in the town of Danvers, Massachusetts.

“As I was growing up, my parents educated me to be a good citizen of a thriving, upstanding, small New England town,” she said. “I was always invested in local history, in the well-being of towns and understanding their legacies.”

But her arrival at Middlebury

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in 2015 was preceded by almost two decades at Emory and Duke universities, whose Southern, urban environments produced a different sort of town-gown association.

“The relationship is more intense,” she said of the dynamic here, where the college’s 2,500 students and 1,400 staff make their presence felt in the 8,500-person town. “The actions of the college affect the town more than they would for a big university in a small city.”

As a result, she’s spent the past few years working to understand the context in which she works. “As a newcomer to the area, as well as an outside president, you may not be aware of all the nuances of history,” she said. “The history of a particular relationship, and the history of how a previous action that looked like what you’re doing now, might have been received in different circumstances.”

A prime example, Patton said, is the college’s upcoming “workforce planning” process for faculty and staff, which is expected to result in cuts to both groups. Though she made no specific references, some historical precedents come to mind: the college’s 1991 staff firings be(See Patton, Page 17)

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Don’t be wrong, it matters If you think your vote won’t matter in Tuesday’s Primary races, you’re wrong.

Expectations for the Tuesday’s voter turnout may near record lows — perhaps in the high single digits or low teens — as a percentage of the voting population. In the Republican gubernatorial election, for example, that could mean roughly 20,000 people will cast a vote for either Gov. Phil Scott or his Republican challenger Keith Stern. Among the four Democrats running for governor, it’s conceivable that the winning candidate could grab fewer than 30 percent of the vote total to win the nomination. And when you consider that’s 30 percent of a 10 percent turnout, you’re talking about a very small number of people deciding the election outcome.

In short, the lower the turnout, the more important each vote becomes.

What is also true is that among many of the state’s top offices, the incumbents either have a huge advantage or in some cases no contest at all.

But does that mean the system is broken? While democracy thrives on competitive elections, when the public is satisfied with a candidate — and when there are no compelling reasons to boot them out — is it bad primaries pose little opposition? ************* That said, there are other reasons to run for office, despite the long odds.

One is to gain name recognition to lay the foundation for the next election.

In his run against Rep. Peter Welch for Vermont’s lone congressional seat, Democrat Dr. Dan Freilich has at least been out in force throughout the state, contacting local media and getting stories written about his campaign and his viewpoints. While the likelihood of him upsetting Rep. Welch is nil, he nonetheless presented himself well, is an articulate advocate of Democratic — and pragmatic — causes and policies, and will have gained significant name recognition and credibility for another time.

In the primary race against Sen. Bernie Sanders, however, Democrat Folasade Adeluola said she had moved to Vermont from Indiana last year with the goal of campaigning against Sanders. According to news reports, she supported Hillary Clinton over Sanders for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination and was upset Sanders had divided the Democratic Party. Sorry, but that’s sandbagging an election and it’s a poor reason to launch a campaign. Her lack of support is understandable.

The surprise of these primaries is Bristol 14-year-old Ethan Sonneborn, who may have hit the jackpot in terms of name recognition with stories in several of the nation’s most prestigious newspapers, including the Washington Post, numerous television spots and mega social media exposure. That’s partly because media coverage of elections rewards fresh ideas and fresh faces, but in Sonnebor’s case, it was also because the 14-year-old was an articulate spokesperson for his peers.

Interestingly, Sonneborn’s novelty as a 14-year-old candidate, might have undercut the unique race being run by Christine Hallquist, who would be the nation’s first transgender governor if she were elected, as well as Brenda Siegel’s bid as a single mother focusing on tackling the opioid crisis.

Hallquist, in particular, has a strong résumé as a hands-on executive and articulate communicator — two things Vermont sorely needs at the top.

Among the Democrats running for governor, that leaves James Ehlers — a white male nearing 50 with a strong environmental background as executive director of Lake Champlain International, who also has progressive views on labor and a colorful background as a hunting guide, fishing guide, entrepreneur, U.S. Navy Veteran, water conservationists and more — as one of the most conventional candidates in the field. And no one who knows Ehlers would ever think of him as conventional. Ehlers has been a provocateur, an advocate and an activist in almost every aspect of his life.

So while none of these gubernatorial candidates have reached the critical name recognition in this primary to be considered a strong threat for the governorship, it’s early and the primary process serves the very purpose of introducing candidates to public well ahead of the General Election in November. The important step now is to vote Tuesday, then engage in the discussion between now and the General Election on Nov. 6. Your vote counts more than you might think.

Angelo Lynn

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WORK HAS BEGUN on the Middlebury College “swing” building behind Atwater Commons and Wright Theater. The 23,000-square-foot building will house students and faculty displaced during future renovations elsewhere on campus.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Let’s surprise ourselves with high primary turnout On Tuesday, Aug. 14, voters will go to the polls to cast Primary Election ballots. The General Election in November follows.

It’s summer and primaries can seem less significant than the “real” election in the autumn. But I am hopeful that we will surprise ourselves by how many of us find a few minutes to participate on Primary election day — choosing who we most want to represent us and to thereby enhance the strength and well-being of our community.

I hold out hope that as a community we are discovering the facts of

our candidates’ records, abilities, values and intentions in order to inform our vote.

An example of a race that deserves our knowledge and decision-making interest is that of Addison County Sheriff. What do we know of how our lives are affected by that official’s role and expertise? I learned much when I read Peter Newton’s brochure.

Now I know more about the choice I will make when I vote. Mr. Newton’s brochure outlines facets of sheriff duties and activities, and his qualifications, including:

• Instructor of patrol procedures — that would require deep knowledge; • Emergency medical and life support experience — ready when trauma strikes; • Patrol officer — knows the on the ground work; • Department lieutenant — skilled in leadership; • Little League baseball coach — someone who connects with kids.

And Mr. Newton’s brochure lists his goals as the next sheriff, including: maintain a well-trained (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, August 13, 2018 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Former officer supports Newton As someone who has known Peter Newton for over thirty-five years, and as a retired police executive with over thirty years law enforcement experience, I would be remiss if I did not voice my support for Peter Newton for the position of Addison County Sheriff. He is the only candidate that has all the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the job.

He is a current certified full-time law enforcement officer who can hit the ground running. He would not, at the county tax expense, have to spend many hours, if not days and weeks, at the police academy to get certified. He has shown that he can interact and coordinate with all of the local towns in providing necessary services. Additionally, he has asked me to assist him in

putting together a anti-bullying and suicide prevention program. As a certified Character Development Educator I was happy to say yes to this much needed endeavor.

Peter also strongly supports the American Legion Law Cadet Program and is hoping to have applicants for his cadet program attend this training. I could go on endlessly speaking as to why it is so important to elect Peter.

It is important to the county and its citizens to include youth at risk. It is equally important to the law enforcement community in that he brings a level of expertise and professionalism with a spirit of cooperation, which is so important.

Tom Scanlon Salisbury

Letter (Continued from Page 4) staff; add an investigator for the country state’s attorney; partnering with WomenSafe; multipoint expansion of DUI safety; add K9 to help combat heroin and other drugs; create a cadet community involvement program.

There is more, too, to know about the person, not the least of which are his accessibility, compassion, integrity, treatment of others (especially vulnerable persons), work ethic, open mindedness and professionalism.

There is so much to know just to be sure of one vote, one influence on our community.

I am doing my homework to be sure I understand each and every candidate as thoroughly. I hope I can find the information I still lack. I am glad for knowledgeable neighbors who know the histories and records. I am appreciative of the press, local forums, and candidates who understand how very much we need to hear from them: the truth, their history, their strengths, and a good square estimation of what he or she can and will truly do for us as they put their print on who we are and where we go as a community.

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2018 Garden Game

CATEGORIES & FRONTRUNNERS • Beets (circumference)-No entries yet • Broccoli (diameter)-No entries yet • Cabbage (circumference)- No entries yet • Cantaloupe (circumference)-No entries yet • Carrot (length x circumference)-No entries yet • Cauliflower (diameter)- No entries yet • Cucumber (length x circumference)-No entries yet • Eggplant (circumference x circumference ) Gary and Maggie Miller 7” circ. x 31” circ.

• Green Bean (length)- Gary and Maggie Miller 25” length • Onion (circumference)-No entries yet • Potato (length x circumference)-No entries yet • Pepper (circumference x circumference) David Quenneville 11” circ x 20” circ.

• Pumpkin (circumference x circumference)-No entries yet • Radish (circumference)-Pam Thomas- 19” circumference • Rutabaga (circumference)-No entries yet • Summer Squash (length x circumference) Pam Thomas- 19”circ x 13” length • Sunflower (diameter)-No entries yet • Tomato (circumference)-No entries yet • Turnip (circumference)-No entries yet • Zuchini- (length x circumference) -Laura Asermily 17” x 14.5”

NEW CATEGORIES • Melon (circumference)- No entries yet • Winter Squash (length x circumference) Pam Thomas 19” circ. x 13” long • Leafy Greens (length x width)-No entries yet

David Quenneville What a Pepper! But Dave swears there isn’t any secret. “I just planted it!” He said the plant itself was small, but this was one of two peppers on it.

Gary and Maggie Miller- They brought

two items in to show us!

One was a 25” long string bean, and the other was an Asian eggplant. He said that the eggplant got too big to cook, but at the right size they are delicious!

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Laura swears early planting is the secret-in mid May! She also said “I’m looking for takers for my zucchinis!”

Sebastian Ancarani- Another

incredible zucchini! “We measured it every day, even though we wanted to eat it!”

Pam Thomas- What a wonderful summer squash! She said that three grew into one! And that she is going to Field Days!

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Richard Derrick, 76, Harlan, Ky. HARLAN, Ky. — Richard “Dick” Charles Derrick, 76, of Harlan, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 7, 2018. He was born Oct. 4, 1941, to Sanford and Audna Derrick of Addison, Vt. Dick was a Vietnam veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army in the 1st 6th 198th America Division. He was honored with the Bronze Star as well as a Purple Heart during his valiant service.

After his discharge, Dick settled in the southeastern corner of Kentucky where he lived until recently. He was employed as a foreman and lineman for 20-plus years with Cumberland Valley Rural Electric.

Dick is survived by a sister, Helen Quaglino (and husband Philip) of Greensboro, Fla.; his brother, Ancil Derrick of Vergennes, Vt.; a sister-in-law, Pat Derrick, cousins

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Sheridan Crowningshield (Sandra), Betty Brileya, and Joyce Ann Atwood; nieces and nephews Terry Derrick, Helen McCann (James), Laurie Brink (Matt), Lilly Quaglino, Philip Quaglino (Laura), and Paul Derrick. He was proceeded in death by his parents and brother Raymond Derrick of Addison, Vt. Dick was one of the kindest and gentlest men you could possibly meet. He had a soft spot for animals and took in every stray that he found.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

A military service will be held at Grand View Cemetery in Addison, Vt., on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m.

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Frank Wetmore committal service

MIDDLEBURY — A commit- will be held at Case Street Cemetery tal service for Frank Wetmore, who on Rt. 116 in Middlebury, Vt. on went to be with his Lord on July 16, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.

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Sally Bruch, celebration of life

ADDISON — A life celebration for Sally R. Bruch will be held on Sunday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. at the home of Alec and Sarah Sparks, 189 Jersey St., Addison. (Note:

There are two Jersey Streets, a north and a south section — the residence is located on the north section of Jersey St. near Goodrich Corners Rd.).

New transport system to benefit Porter BURLINGTON — A project led by the University of Vermont Health Network to improve care for critically ill patients who need to be moved urgently among hospitals in our region is marking major steps forward in August.

First, a 24/7 Regional Transfer Center is now in operation, which is improving the efficiency and coordination of patient transports. In addition, the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART) air ambulance program is partnering with the network to expand its service to Burlington. Training flights will start this week, and patient transports are expected to begin in mid-August.

For the past two years, hospitals, medical transportation providers, patient and family advisors and others have worked together to design a new Regional Transport System (RTS) to replace the current patchwork arrangements and inconsistent standards that can impact the quality of care.

The goal of the RTS is to improve outcomes and save lives by providing the highest quality of care in the right location at the right time, using the safest, most appropriate mode of transportation, and do it in a fiscally responsible manner.

“Minutes matter for patients suffering from heart attacks, trauma, strokes and other life-threatening problems, which is why we’ve designed the RTS to get patients to the nearest facility that can meet their needs as quickly as possible, which may or may not be the UVM Medical Center,” said Ryan Clouser, DO, medical director of the Regional Transport System.

TRANSFER CENTER The Regional Transfer Center will manage all patient transfers by ground and air to UVM Health Network affiliates from 13 hospitals in a 40,000-square-mile area. Any provider seeking to send a patient to a network hospital can call the Regional Transfer Center staff, who will coordinate the logistics to make sure the patient gets to the right place at the right time using the most appropriate mode of travel.

“This is a huge win for our Addison County and Brandon patients and the people throughout our region.”

— Dr. Fred Kniffinr, Porter CEO “This ‘one-call-does-it-all’ system can be a major improvement over current practice,” said Kent Hall, MD, vice president of Medical Affairs/ Chief Medical Officer at University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. “Today, providers in the emergency department may be pulled away from the bedside for long periods of time to make these arrangements themselves.”

UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center CEO, Dr. Fred

Kniffin, agrees.

“As an emergency department physician, I know the value of timely transfer of critically ill or injured patients from the community hospital setting to a larger medical center. As a leader of the UVM Health Network, I understand the value that this new service brings to our region and to small affiliate hospitals like Porter,” he said. “This is a huge win for our Addison County and Brandon patients and the people throughout our region.”

The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART), an air and ground ambulance service of Dartmouth-Hitchcock, is adding a base at the Burlington International Airport to its existing locations in Lebanon and Manchester, New Hampshire. The expansion is designed to make patient transports between hospitals by helicopter more readily available in northern Vermont and New York when needed.

In this new collaboration, DHART will supply the helicopter and pilots, and will handle all business operations. UVM Medical Center will not own or lease the helicopter, but itstrained clinical teams will provide care on board. DHART’s training of the UVM Medical Center teams has been ongoing since the spring.

Training flights around the RTS service area will begin this week, with patient transports expected to begin by mid-August.

Additional quality improvements in the RTS, including establishing uniform standards for education and certification of transport staff, will be implemented in the coming year.

Cheesemaker fest is this Sunday

VERMONT — The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival will mark its 10th annual appearance on the shores of Lake Champlain at the historic Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms this Sunday, Aug. 12. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the dairy industry will celebrate the art of cheesemaking in Vermont.

Attendees can meet cheesemakers

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and taste the cheeses of Vermont; enjoy the creations of artisan food producers; savor the local wine, mead and cider; and experience the skills of craft brewers and master distillers.

Along with 45 Vermont cheesemakers, this year’s event will include more than 100 food and beverage

producers including 15 new exhibitors. Enjoy seemingly endless options for tasting, sampling, and pairing opportunities.

Tickets for the festival itself are $60 per person for general admission or $100 for the VIP pass. Tickets are available online at vtcheesefest.com.

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Block party to transform Middlebury’s downtown

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury will hold its second Annual Downtown Block Party from 4-8 p.m. this Wednesday, Aug. 15, an extravaganza that will include games, kids’ activities, food and live music by the Horse Traders — all on a temporary lawn that will envelope Main Street.

Organizers will also incorporate the Better Middlebury Partnership’s popular “Midd Night Stroll” into the evening, with downtown businesses remaining open until 8 p.m. Many shops will offer various sales, popups and tastings. And customers who spend at least $20 at any downtown business throughout the day on Aug. 15 can bring their receipt to the event to enter a raffle with prizes totaling $2,000 in value.

This year, the Block Party and Midd Night Stroll is teaming up with the organization Come Alive Outside to participate in the Green Streets Challenge. Volunteers from local landscaping company Carpenter & Costin will help lay sod down on Main Street from the Battell Bridge to the edge of Bakery Lane. Children and adults are encouraged to come play on the grass, with activities to

Everyone in the water!

Lincoln man pleads in assault case

PIGS DIVE OR prepare to dive into the water during a Robinson’s Racing Pigs race at Field Days Tuesday afternoon.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

State police identify drowning victim

FERRISBURGH — Vermont State Police on Thursday morning identified 56-year-old Peter J. Tolis of Burlington as the man found deceased in the water near the Lewis Creek Fishing Access off Long Point Road on Aug. 5.

VSP said the four-day delay in identifying Tolis was due to notification of next of kin. Police have ruled out foul play as the cause of death.

According to VSP, Tolis’ body was discovered by two kayakers at about 3

Informational Meeting about participation in Acorn Energy Solar 2 (AES2) our Community Solar Project in Shoreham Thursday, August 16, 7 P.M. Addison County Regional Planning Commission 14 Seminary Street, Middlebury

include bubbles, giant lawn games and blocks. Come Alive Outside is an organization dedicated to providing opportunities to families and communities to enjoy the full benefits of great outdoor spaces. The sod used for the Green Streets Challenge has been donated by Saratoga Sod and will be used by the Addison Central School District after the event to augment athletic fields.

After the party, the community is invited over to the new College Park at the intersection of College and South Main Streets for a free showing of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” as part of the Midd Summer Music & Movies Series. The movie will begin at dusk, shortly after 8 p.m.

The block party and Midd Money Match program are collaborative efforts organized by the Neighbors Together steering committee, a grassroots group representing a number of local organizations and businesses in efforts to support the businesses and community throughout the downtown rail bridges construction project.

Main Street will be closed to traffic from 2-10 p.m. on the afternoon and evening of August 15.

p.m. that Saturday afternoon. Rescue workers and an assistant medical examiner responded to the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident should contact VSP at (802) 773-9101.

MIDDLEBURY — A Lincoln man on Aug. 3 pleaded innocent in Addison Superior Court, criminal division, to a felony charge of sexual assault, in connection with an alleged incident with a woman while she was nursing a child.

Charles Norton, 53, faces a potential jail term of three years to life and a fine of up to $25,000 if convicted on the charge, relating to a case dating back to Aug. 9, 2016.

On that date, Vermont State Police

investigators allege Norton performed a sexual act on the victim, without her consent, as she was nursing a child.

The victim told police she had tried unsuccessfully to push Norton away from her, according to court records.

Vermont State Police Det. Trooper Craig Hanson stated, in his court affidavit, that the woman told him she hadn’t reported the alleged assault earlier because she believed it might affect her ability to retain custody of her child.

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Tasting and scavenger hunt in Shoreham. Monday, Aug. 13, all day, Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT Rte 74. A scavenger hunt in the pick your own rows kicks off Vermont Open Farm week on Monday and runs until everything has been found. Prizes.

Hard cider and Vermont cheese pairing - $10 for five ciders paired with five cheeses. More info contact Sara Trivelpiece at 802-897-2777 or events@champlainorchards.com.

Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m., City Park.

Bristol Republican Committee caucus in Bristol. Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. More info call Lynn at 802-453-5161 or802-377-9258.

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psychedelic blues funk to uplifting soul songs and back again. More info contact the Brandon Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401 or info@brandon.org.

“Aquatic Invasives” lecture in Salisbury.

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Join the Salisbury Conservation Commission and the Lake Dunmore/Fern Lake Association for this talk by Ann Bove. Free Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., town green. A Vermont tradition since 1870, Come early and enjoy a pre-concert dinner in town or bring a picnic.

“History of the Greenwood Cemetery” in Bristol.

Thursday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. The Bristol Historical Society will present local residents Donald Lathrop and Reg Dearborn to discussing Bristol’s cemetery, past and present.

Free and open to the public. More info call Steve Ayotte at 802-453-7709.

“Church & State” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Company Be presents this play by Jason Odell Williams that takes a look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion. Tickets $10 at the door. Cash or check only - no presales.

TUESDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m., Vergennes Ares Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. VASA meeting at 11:30 a.m. Meal served at noon of a cold salad plate with sliced turkey, cheddar, peaches and cottage cheese, Italian cucumber slices, wheat roll, and mandarin oranges with cream. Bring your own place setting. Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle at 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.

East Middlebury Historical Society Meeting in East Middlebury. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Sarah Partridge Community House Parlor, 431 E. Main St. Eileen Cochoran, Outreach Coordinator for the Vermont Historical Society will be attending.

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Garlic Braiding Workshop in Monkton. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-noon, Last Resort Farm, 2246 Tyler Bridge Rd. Learn to create your own beautiful garlic braid for yourself or to give as a gift.

Part of Vermont Open Farm Week. More info at 802-453-2847 or LastResortFarm.com.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Entertainment at 11:15 a.m., Brooks Family Singers. Meal served at noon of beef stroganoff with mushrooms and onions over seasoned rotini pasta, tossed salad, wheat bread, and watermelon. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 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.

Block party in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m., Main St. Games. activities, food and a free concert by the Horse Traders, followed at dusk by a free showing of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul,” in College Park.

St. Ambrose lawn party and chicken barbeque in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5 p.m.-dusk.

Bristol town green. Come for barbequed chicken and fixins, pie contest and sale, fried bread dough, baked goods, white elephant table, face painting and dunking tank. More info at 802-453- 2488.

“Get Lit!” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Join Vermont authors Robin MacArthur (“Heart Spring Mountain”) and Meg Little Reilly (“Everything That Follows”) for a literary discussion and margaritas. Friends since high school, these two authors will have a lot to talk about. Books, food & drink will be available for purchase.

“Music at the Riverbend” presents The Eames Brothers Band in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. behind the Brandon Inn. Vermont‘s foremost purveyors of “mountain blues,” The Eames Brothers Band are known for their late night sets that drift seamlessly through lowdown

Rte 74. A hard cidery tour and blending class led by head cidermaker Jeren Stoneman. Hands-on class, tulip glass is included. $20. Part of Vermont Open Farm Week. More info contact Sara Trivelpiece at 802-897-2777 or events@champlainorchards.com.

Photography opening reception in Bristol. Friday, Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. Come see “What I Saw: Photographs by Anne Majusiak.”

Majusiak‘s work offers a new way to look at our beloved surroundings with a deep appreciation of the countless details that create the beauty of our world. On display through Oct. 8. All are welcome.

Habitat for Humanity benefit dinner in Middlebury.

Friday, Aug. 17, 5:30-9 p.m., Morgan’s Tavern, Middlebury Inn, Court Sq. East at the tavern and the Middlebury Inn will donate a portion of their profits to support Habitat’s work.

LC Jazz in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Vineyard opens at 5:30 for picnicking. Bring a lawn chair and relax at the end of your week with a glass of wine and great big band music. Wine by the glass and hot food and available for purchase.

Magicians Without Borders in Rochester. Friday, Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m., BigTown Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Come to BigTown Gallery’s intimate outdoor theatre for an evening of laughter, delight and surprise from this magic troupe, which has traveled to over 30 countries using magic to entertain, educate and empower children in refugee camps, orphanages and hospitals. Picnic style seating.

Bring a blanket. First come best seat. Wood-fired pizza for sale, $15 - $20, 4-6 p.m. & after performance. Tickets $10/children 5 and under free.

Rain location Rochester School Gymnasium.

“Church & State” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Company Be presents this play by Jason Odell Williams that takes a look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion. Tickets $10 at the door. Cash or check only - no presales.

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TRY YOUR HAND at garlic braiding when Last Resort Farm hosts a workshop on the subject Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m.-noon, as part of Vermont Open Farm Week.

The farm is located at 2246 Tyler Bridge Road in Monkton.

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Bennington Battle Day in Vermont.

Thursday, Aug. 16. Free admission at all Vermont State-Owned Historic Sites.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes.

Thursday, Aug. 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 noon of baked meatloaf, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, oatmeal bread, and tapioca pudding with peaches and cream. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 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.

Pizza on the Farm in Brandon. Thursday, Aug. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Woods Market Garden, 93 Woods Ln. Join NOFA-VT for farm-fresh pizza and a celebration of Woods Market Garden, a fruit, vegetable and flower farm and seasonal market that has been producing fresh food for the greater Brandon community for over 100 years.

Come and enjoy dinner baked in NOFA-VT’s wood-fired pizza oven, followed by a farm tour.

Suggested $10 donation.

Ladies Union salad supper in New Haven.

Thursday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. New Haven Congregational Church. Varieties of Salads, cold meats, rolls, deserts, beverages. Adults $8, Children 6-12 $4. Info- Carol 453-5059.

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Preschoolers at the Point in Addison. Friday, Aug. 17, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 31 Route 17. 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.

George Matthew carillon in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 17, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns, Middlebury College. Matthew, the Carillonneur for both Middlebury College and Norwich University, will play the final concert of the summer, before Language Schools Graduation. Come hear this a staple of summer life on the Middlebury campus. Free. More info at go.middlebury.edu/carillon.

Farm Supper and Music in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 17, 3-7 p.m., Tail Feather Farm, Route 7 North. Open farm, farm market, petting zoo, farm supper and live music by Erin Cassels-Brown.

Prices range from $4 to $18, if participating in farm supper portion. Petting zoo/farm activities are free. No registration is required, but RSVP appreciated at tailfeatherfarmvt@gmail.com. Part of Vermont Open Farm Week.

Hard cidery tour and class in Shoreham. Friday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m., Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT

SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section hike in Hancock/Ripton.

Saturday, Aug. 18, Burnt Hill. Hike up Burnt Hill then south on the Long Trail to the Middlebury Gap, with car spotting. Moderate/strenuous hike of about five miles with 1,440 elevation gain.

Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, lunch and hiking poles, if needed. More info contact leader Anne Christie at achristie1026@gmail.com or 802-388.4347. More activities at gmcbreadloaf. org.

Blueberry Breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, Aug. 18, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Enjoy blueberry pancakes, French toast, home fries, sausages, blueberry muffins, fruit, and beverages. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children/ $20 for families. Bring a non-perishable item for the Food Shelf to help the hungry in our midst.

The Diamond Island Regatta on Lake Champlain.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Point Bay Marina, 1401 Thompson’s Point Rd. Charlotte.

The race benefits the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Ferrisburgh. The event begins with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Point Bay, a captains’ meeting at 9:30 a.m., followed by the race itself at 11 a.m. Awards given during the Lobster Fest dinner at 6 p.m. Race is free. Breakfast $5. Lobster Fest dinner for sailors $25. More info at rsyc.org/ diamond-island-regatta/.

Town-wide yard sale in Bridport. Saturday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Beaver pond trek in Ripton. Saturday, Aug. 18, 9-11:30 a.m., 2936 Natural Turnpike Rt. 59.

Take a trek out back to the ever-changing, everremarkable beaver pond. It’s a walk of wonder and thoughtfulness through a piece of the forest to see and cherish. The walk is relatively flat--partially on a trail, partially bushwhacking. Good food will be provided. More info contact Nola at 802-388-6107 or email Jennifer at jennifer.stefani@gmail.com.

Orchard tour in Shoreham. Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m., Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT Rte 74. Enjoy a walking orchard tour led by owner/orchardist Bill Suhr. Wear sturdy shoes. Free. Part of Vermont Open Farm Week. More info contact Sara Trivelpiece at 802-897-2777 or events@champlainorchards.com.

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Point CounterPoint final camper concert in Salisbury. Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. “Vermont’s Musical Ladies” in Addison.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 p.m., John Strong DAR Mansion Museum, 6656 VT Route 17. Singer and researcher Linda Radtke, joined by pianist Arthur Zorn, explores the contributions of Vermont women to the traditions of parlor songs, women’s club music contests, and social reform efforts. Free.

Ciderstock in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 18, gates open at 2-10 p.m., the Woodchuck Cidery, 1321 Exchange St. Come hear headliner 311, with special guests Moon Taxi, Jukebox the Ghost, along with Vermont’s Seth Yacovone Band. The musical lineup will be supported by great food trucks, a Firkin Frenzy, and of course, Woodchuck cider. Tickets $35, are available via Ticketfly, woodchuck.com/ciderstock/index.php or at the Woodchuck Cider House in Middlebury, or $40 day of.

Hard cidery tour and class in Shoreham.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m., Champlain Orchards, 3597 VT Rte 74. A hard cidery tour and blending class led by head cidermaker Jeren Stoneman.

Hands-on class, tulip glass is included. $20. Part of Vermont Open Farm Week. More info contact Sara Trivelpiece at 802-897-2777 or events@ champlainorchards.com.

Addison Town Historical Society Picnic in West Addison. Saturday, Aug. 18, 3-5 p.m., Bodette’s Grove, 7240 Route 17 W. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 19, same time, same place. Geoff and Sue Nelson will provide hamburgers/cheese burgers, rolls and condiments. RSVP by Aug. 15 at gsnelson@gmavt.net or 802-759-2399. Bring something to share for pot luck, plates, cutlery, napkins, beverage and cup. Bring artifacts to identify.

Chicken BBQ in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Aug. 18, 4:30-7 p.m., Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department, 3916 Route 7. Come get your fill of Jerry’s secret recipe BBQ chicken while supporting the fire department. Menu includes 1/2 chicken, or 1/4 chicken for children, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, cookie and drinks. Adults $12/Seniors $10/$6 children under 12.

King Pede card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall, 3279 Route 7. Enjoy a sandwich supper and then an evening of fun and card games.

Solar, deep sky, and Mars astronomy night in Addison. Saturday, Aug 18, 7:30-11 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 31 Route 17.

Members of the Green Mountain Astronomers come to Chimney Point will share their telescopes and knowledge as we explore the night sky.

Discover the wonders of the solar system, deep sky, and take a special look at Mars. Dependent on night sky conditions. Call 802-759-2412 to confirm. Bring a flashlight, and blanket or lawn chair if you like. Admission by donation.

Melissa D. & Friends in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Come hear singer Melissa D. Moorhouse’s distinct voice. Sit back, relax and experience the coffeehouse vibe with the warm ambient music of Americana folk/rock. Tickets adults $8/seniors and students $6.

Useless Cans perform in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Useless Cans play a mix of old-time jazz, folk and traditional Russian tunes, combining elements of music’s past with a contemporary perspective. Show $20. Dinner and show $45.

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net.

Songs for Today in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 18, 7:30-9 p.m., Unity Hall, The Congregational Church of Middlebury, 2 Main St. The Vermont Folklife Center presents a concert/conversation featuring Vermont folk songs from the Helen Hartness Flanders Ballad Collection sung by Jack Debois. Free. Donations welcome.

“Church & State” on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Company Be presents this play by Jason Odell Williams that takes a look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion. Tickets $10 at the door. Cash or check only - no presales.

you in future land planning and management.

Join naturalist/artist/educator Clare Walker Leslie to explore the art and science of journaling. Bring a pencil, notebook, binoculars, water bottle, bug spray and a few field guides if you have them.

Moreinfo and registration contact Lisa Sausville at 802-877-2777 or lisa@vtcoverts.org.

“The Glass Menagerie” on stage in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Young Company performs one of Tennessee Williams’ most acclaimed plays. Tickets $15/$5 children 5 and under, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

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Beaver pond trek

TREK OUT TO an ever-changing beaver pond on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9-11:30 a.m., 2936 Natural Turnpike Rt. 59, in Ripton. The walk is relatively flat and includes both trail and bushwhacking.

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Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section Young Adventurers Club hike in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Aug. 19, Button Bay Nature Trail, Button Bay State Park.

The pace is geared towards younger adventurers (ages 4-8) and everyone is welcome. Each outing is tailored to the individual participants, and will be fun for the whole family. Bring cost of admission. More info contact Lauren Bierman at 802-349-7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail. com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section hike in Underhill. Sunday, Aug. 19, Underhill State Park.

A strenuous hike from Stevensville Road parking, up Maple Ridge trail, then Wampahoofus trail and Butler lodge trail down. About 5.5 miles round trip. 2,300 ft. elevation gain. Possible carpooling.

Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, lunch and hiking poles, if needed. More info contact Ivor Hughes at brhughes@gmvat.net or 802-4534412. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Town-wide yard sale in Bridport. Sunday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Champlain Valley fiddlers in Middlebury. Sunday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Jam session followed by music and dancing.

Refreshments. All fiddlers welcome. Donation $3.

“Blast from the Past: Working with Fiber” in Addison. Sunday, Aug. 19, 2-4 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 31 Route 17. Members of the Twist O’Wool Guild and others will be in residence on the Chimney Point porch to demonstrate a variety of fiber skills, crafts, and arts important historically and relevant today. Bring your project or ask questions. Light refreshments.

“Church & State” on stage in Middlebury.

Sunday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Company Be presents this play by Jason Odell Williams that takes a look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion. Tickets $10 at the door. Cash or check only - no presales.

Celebrate Senator Claire Ayer and Representative David Sharpe in Bristol.

Sunday, Aug. 19, 2-4 p.m., town green. Come to this ice cream to honor and celebrate the years of service from Senator Ayer and Representative Sharpe. All are welcome to come to the Bristol Green for ice cream with a variety of delicious

toppings, cookies, brownies and other sweet treats. The RidgeRunners will lift spirits with their music and current local and statewide Democratic candidates will be on hand. Free to all.

Joan Hutton Landis Summer Reading Series in Rochester. Sunday, Aug. 19, 5-8 p.m., Big Town Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Come hear authors Rebecca Godwin and Cynthia Huntington read from their work. More info at bigtowngallery.com.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Bristol. Monday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m., Cubbers, Main St. Doors open at 10:45, meal served at 11 a.m. Chef’s Choice — always delicious —includes beverage and dessert. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity.

Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 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.

Patrick Phillips in Middlebury. Monday, Aug. 20, 2-3 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. National Book Award Finalist Phillips will discuss his recent nonfiction book “Blood at the Root; A Racial Cleansing in America” on Aug. 20, at 2 p.m., at Ilsley Public Library. The book explores the fraught racial history of his homeplace of Forsyth County, Ga. Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m., City Park.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal of BBQ chicken thigh, mashed sweet potatoes, bakes beans, wheat bread, and apple crisp served at noon. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 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.

Nature journaling in New Haven. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Treleven Farm, 164 Mitchell Dr. Enjoy time outdoors and learn specific ways to record data on our own property that can help

WEDNESDAY

MNFF Kids and Family Day in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Marquis theater, 65 Main St. Three family friendly films will screen at the Marquis Theater at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Activities run throughout the day including a free flipbook activity at 9 a.m. and a variety of games.

Special kids menu in the Marquis Café. Tickets per screening $10 adults/$5 for kids 8-18/children under 8 free. Seating first come, first seated.

“Music at the Riverbend” presents Hot Box Honey in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Brandon Town Band opens at 6 p.m. followed by Burlington-based swing & jazz supergroup Hot Box Honey, offering an eclectic mix of swing, latin, funk, reggae and soul rhythms to keep it groovin’. More info contact the Brandon Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401 or info@brandon.org.

Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., town green. A Vermont tradition since 1870, Come early and enjoy a pre-concert dinner in town or bring a picnic.

“The Glass Menagerie” on stage in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Young Company performs one of Tennessee Williams’ most acclaimed plays. Tickets $15/$5 children 5 and under, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

LIVEMUSIC Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m., City Park.

The Horse Traders in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m., Main St. Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., on the town green.

The Eames Brothers Band in Brandon.

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Sarah King in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7-9 p.m., Notte.

George Matthew in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 17, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns.

LC Jazz in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m.

Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Point Counterpoint final camper concert in Salisbury. Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church.

Melissa D. & Friends in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

Useless Cans in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Songs for Today in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 18, Congregational Church of Middlebury.

Del Rue in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 18, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte.

Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m., City Park.

Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., on the town green.

Brandon Town Band in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Hot Box Honey in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn.

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Seth Yacovone Band to kick off Ciderstock Music Festival The 5th annual Ciderstock Music or at the Woodchuck Cider Festival kicks off at 3 p.m. this House in Middlebury. For tickets: Saturday, Aug. 18, with Burlington’s woodchuck.com/ciderstock/index.

Seth Yacovone Band at the php. Four parking locations and Woodchuck Cidery, 1321 Exchange shuttles will be provided. For Street in Middlebury. additional information: woodchuck.

The musical entertainment com/ciderstock. continues at 4:30 p.m. with Jukebox USELESS CANS the Ghost. This trio formed in AT BRANDON MUSIC college in 2006 and has been a The Useless Cans make their steadily growing cult favorite and Brandon Music debut on Saturday, a globally touring band ever since. Aug. 18, at 7:30 p.m.

They have played over 1,000 shows Born in New York’s Capital across the country and around Region, the Useless Cans have been the world. Jukebox the Ghost has bringing a mix of old-time jazz, folk also performed on The and traditional Russian Late Show with David tunes to their audiences Letterman and Conan. since 2016.

At 6:15 p.m., Moon The Useless Cans are Taxi takes to the stage. guitarist Bobby Davis, This five-piece band upright bassist, Dylan hailing from Nashville Perrillo and Julia Posin. has released three

by Greg Pahl The trio has traveled albums: Cabaret (2012), all over the Northeast, Mountains Beaches performing for the Cities (2013) and American Roots Music Daybreaker (2015). They have Series, Caffe Lena, Cafe Livre appeared on Late Show with David Concert Series in Long Lake and Letterman, Late Night with Seth Saranac Lake’s Party on the Patio.

Meyers and Conan.

They have shared the stage with Then, at 8:15 p.m. things really Ryan Montbleau and Hot Club of shift into high gear with 311, Cowtown among many others. a five-member band formed in The Useless Cans have just Omaha, Nebraska. 311 mix rock, finished their third E.P. entitled reggae, hip-hop and funk into their “Chillin’ at Breezy Point,” which own unique sound. After years features mostly tunes written by of consistent touring, 311 have Davis that are inspired by today’s developed a reputation as one of the political and social climate. most entertaining and dynamic live Show $20. Dinner and show bands in the U.S. $45. Reservations are required for And if all this isn’t enough, the dinner and recommended for the evening’s entertainment will come show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802to a spectacular conclusion with 247-4295 or e-mail info@brandonfireworks at 9:45. music.net for reservations or for The musical lineup will be more information. Brandon Music is supported by great local food trucks, located at 62 Country Club Road in a Firkin Frenzy, and of course, Brandon.

Woodchuck cider. Ciderstock guests “CHURCH & STATE” will also have the opportunity to AT VERMONT COFFEE meet the cider makers, sample new PLAYHOUSE styles of cider, and kick back and A play by Jason Odell Williams, enjoy lawn games with friends. The “Church & State,” directed by gate opens at 2 p.m.

Leigh Guptill, opens at 8 p.m. on Tickets $35 in advance ($40 on Thursday, Aug. 16 at the Vermont Saturday) available via Ticketfly Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197

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MOON TAXI WILL rock the crowd when they take the stage on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 6:15 p.m., at the Ciderfest Music Festival, Held at Woodchuck Cidery, 1321 Exchange Street in Middlebury.

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Exchange Street in Middlebury. The performance will repeat at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and

18, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19.

Three days before his bid

for reelection, in the wake of a school shooting in his hometown (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

LC JAZZ BRINGS on the swing when they play at Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road in New Haven at 6 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 17.

THE NEBRASKA-BASED BAND 311 will wrap up the Ciderfest Music Festival with a set beginning at 8:15 p.m.

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Addison Independent, Monday, August 13, 2018 — PAGE 11

Cosmic Forecast For the week of August 13

THE USELESS CANS come to Brandon Music on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) of Raleigh, North Carolina, a Republican U.S. senator makes an off-the-cuff comment to a blogger that gets leaked on “the Twitter,” calling into question the senator’s stance on guns and God. As his devoutly Christian wife and liberal Jewish campaign manager try to contain the damage, this look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion is simultaneously funny, heartbreaking and uplifting.

Tickets $10 at the door. For more information, call 802-398-2776, ext. 819 or email playhouse@ vermontcoffeecompany.com.

LC JAZZ AT LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD LC Jazz, a 17-piece “big band,” is back for their fourth show-stopping evening at Lincoln Peak Vineyard on Friday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The ensemble has been playing jazz standards from the big band

era — Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sammy Nestico and other swing jazz greats — for 20 years. The band is a Vergennes-based non-profit organization and sponsors music scholarships at our three area high schools. Don’t forget your dancing shoes.

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

BRANDON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Brandon Area Chamber of (See Beat, Page 13)

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) Commerce free summer concert series, “Music at the Riverbend,” located behind the Brandon Inn, continues this Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. with The Eames Brothers Band, Vermont‘s foremost purveyors of “mountain blues.”

The Eames Brothers Band are known for their late night sets that drift seamlessly through lowdown psychedelic blues funk to uplifting soul songs and back again.

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

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

For more information, contact the Chamber at 802-247-6401 or info@brandon.org.

OTTER CREEK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL The Otter Creek Summer Music Festival continues at 5 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 16, with Lowell Thompson at the Otter Creek Brewery, 793 Exchange Street in Middlebury.

Lowell Thompson is a musician who splits his time between Burlington, Vt., and Austin, Texas.

Dan Bolles of Seven Days calls him “A young tunesmith transformed into a true artistic force.”

The OCB Pub Space is open seven days a week, serving munchies, meals and fresh brews.

Pub Space Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday-Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.

For more information call 802388-0727.

BRISTOL BAND CONCERT The Bristol Band Concert Season continues this Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. on the town green. Concerts are held every Wednesday evening to the Wednesday before Labor Day (August 29). 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 the concert. Check bristolrec.org for details.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar located downstairs at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. On Wednesday, Aug. 15 there will be a dinner show featuring Sarah King, at 7 p.m.

King’s sound is bluesy, soulful and occasionally loud, and the songs range from old-school murder ballads to piano-based pop.

Then, on Saturday, August 18, Notte presents Del Rue at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 802-388-0002.

CARILLON SERIES AT COLLEGE The Middlebury College Carillon Series concludes with a performance by George Matthew Jr., carillonneur, Middlebury College and Norwich University, on Friday, August 17, at 3 p.m. 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, weather permitting.

CHRISTOPHER ROSS AND Valerie Smith-Hastings rehearse a scene from “Church and State,” the new Middlebury Community Players Company show will open at the Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse Thursday night, Aug. 16 and run through Sunday.

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Vergennes (Continued from Page 1) trash bags to a private hauler there for $3 apiece.

But this past April Casella Inc. announced a major price increase for handling recycled materials, and at the same time said it could not guarantee there would be no further changes in its rates.

That price increase, which would have translated to a hike of $34,600 to roughly $107,600 a year to operate the center, came after the selectboards in Ferrisburgh, Addison, Panton and Waltham had already budgeted in March for their annual payments to Vergennes.

The Vergennes City Council responded to the price hike by voting to fund the center only through December, at a higher rate, assuming similar support from the towns.

As of last week the Addison, Ferrisburgh and Panton boards had agreed to do the same on the

short-term basis, on the same prorated terms: Ferrisburgh’s share of the center’s operating cost remains at 20 percent, and the other three towns at 10 percent apiece.

“Everybody should pay their fair share,” said Panton Selectboard Chairman Howard Hall.

Their payments actually could have been higher, but Addison County Solid Waste Management District (ACSWMD) officials agreed to shoulder some of the increase, at least through December, to keep the center’s monthly operating cost at $7,732, not the roughly $9,000 it would have been otherwise.

Vergennes Mayor Renny Perry was happy to hear of the towns’ responses, which means the city can almost certainly keep the center open the remainder of 2018.

“At least we’ll have some time to figure out what to do,” Perry said.

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OPTIONS? While several suggested the current Vergennes site was no longer a long-term option, ACSWMD manager Teri Kuczynski suggested the best answer was a regional drop-off center. But establishing the center would almost certainly mean a land purchase, permitting process, and construction project — in other words, many months in the making, leaving the question of what should be done when January 2019 arrives.

If the Vergennes center does close at the end of the year with nothing to replace it, every resident of the five towns would either have to contract for curbside pickup or bring their trash and recycling to ACSWMD’s Middlebury transfer station, a drive of half an hour or more from some areas in Ferrisburgh and from Addison and Panton’s lakefront.

The Vergennes center, on the other hand, is within roughly 15 minutes of all residents of the four surrounding towns. And Kuczynski said convenience is not the only factor.

“It’s an option not to provide a drop-off, but I think the residents of our district have come to appreciate having that option. And not everyone wants curbside collection or can afford it,” Kuczynski said. “It’s up to the town to decide what they want to do, but if there’s no drop-off option I think that it’s important for the district to look at a regional drop-off option.”

Panton’s Hall brought up other factors. He said that during snowstorms the mix of plowing and rural trash collection could be problematic, and added that he lives up a long dirt driveway and while he could probably get his trash and recycling to the curb in poor weather not everybody might be capable.

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said. “I don’t know how you do it when it’s minus 10.”

Kuczynski said one short-term solution could be as simple as finding a temporary site where “we could just park our collection vehicles.”

Another option she and Perry discussed is to have ACSWMD take over operation of the city center until a permanent solution can be found.

Kuczynski said she and other district officials are concerned about the traffic problems that at times have cropped up at the city’s Canal Street site. She also noted the center does not now accept hazardous materials, and that provisions would have to be added to accept food scraps.

“It’s already difficult for the Vergennes site with the queuing issue, so I think another site might be preferable. But it might be that we would assist the city of Vergennes. I just don’t know if we could get another hauler who might be interested in providing a temporary service at the same site. These are all things the city and the district are going to have to consider between now and December 31st,” Kuczynski said.

Perry, a former Vergennes representative to ACSWMD, said the district should not be too quick to write off the existing city site. He cited its familiarity to residents and pointed out it now operates eight hours a week, Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon — he said longer hours could reduce the lines of cars.

“People are used to going there, and, yes, sometimes the traffic does back up there,” Perry said. “But if it is run as a regional enter maybe the hours of operation would be different, and the traffic wouldn’t be so much of a problem.”

Grace in Waltham said his town come next year could even look to neighboring Weybridge as a collection point.

“The other towns have always been cooperative,” Grace said. “And we’re a small town.”

NEW REGIONAL CENTER? As for a new center, ACSWMD sent out a July 6 letter to all county towns seeking ideas for a site that could serve as a “Regional Dropoff Center Pilot Project.” Criteria included a visible location able to handle lines of traffic, and that was within 15 miles of the population in need of service.

Tellingly, one criterion read, “Preference for any municipalities that may now or in the future experience a significant reduction in services, such as the closing of a municipally operated Drop-Off.” Kuczynski acknowledged solving northwestern Addison County’s looming problem has become an ACSWMD priority.

“If Vergennes closes its drop-off, I think that would be an area of focus for us,” she said.

Ferrisburgh’s representative to the ACSWMD board, Steve Huffaker, told the Ferrisburgh selectboard he does not foresee the city’s center remaining open.

“I think it’s going to be gone. They

can’t afford it,” Huffaker said.

He then outlined the larger problem to the selectboard.

“We’ll be fine until the end of the year,” Huffaker said. “There’s a whole dilemma of, ‘Then what?’

Kuczynski said ACSWMD has had no response to its letter in the month since it went out. Huffaker hopes to change that: Last week he recommended that Ferrisburgh selectboard members send a letter to ACSWMD and offer up the 34.91-acre town-owned parcel at the junction of Routes 7 and 22A. “It looks to me like a great location,” Huffaker told the board, citing the easy traffic access and central location.

Huffaker told the selectboard ACSWMD was in a good financial position to make a purchase, something Kuczynski confirmed later last week.

At an earlier meeting without Huffaker present the board had been skeptical, but members were interested last week. Selectboard Chairman Rick Ebel said the board would discuss with its broker whether the proposed use could pass regulatory muster, and then make a decision at its next meeting whether to contact ACSWMD. The local zoning on the parcel appears favorable: Among the listed permitted conditional uses for the site are “Community facility,” “Freight or trucking terminals,” “Storage trailer,” and “State or community owned and operated institutions and facilities.”

However, as Selectman Steve Gutowski noted, regional planning and Act 250 officials did not smile on automobile dealer Tom Denecker’s proposal for a dealership on the site four years ago, and there are no guarantees they would favor an ACSWMD proposal.

Some also consider the parcel to be part of the “northern gateway” to Vergennes, but Perry said he would not necessarily object to a trash and recycling drop-off center on the site.

The question would be its visibility from the state highways, the mayor said.

“I guess it depends on where it is located on that parcel,” Perry said.

“If it is set back on the parcel I don’t think that would be a problem.”

In the meantime Kuczynski believes one of the underlying problems is not going away: The market for recycled materials is continuing to weaken, thus affecting recycling costs.

“It’s pretty certain the recycling rates are going up in 2019, and we’re looking at that in developing our endof-the year budget for 2019,” she said.

Perry said he hopes ACSWMD will take an active role in raising awareness in the five communities on the need to work on finding a longterm answer to trash and recycling disposal in their back yards.

“I hope that they continue to meet with some of the other towns so we can move on and have a discussion about what we’re going to do,” he said.

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Primary turnout (Continued from Page 1) of 2010, when a highly competitive Democratic race caused turnout to surge to 24 percent of registered voters, primary turnout has hovered around the low teens and high single digits since 2008, according to data provided by the Secretary of

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But in low-profile races, major political shifts can fly under the radar.

On the Republican side, where little-known businessman Keith Stern is challenging Gov. Scott from the right, conservative anger

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“We’re certainly concerned.

A low turnout is not good for us,” said Brittney Wilson, the

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Scott campaign manager. Wilson It’s unfortunate when 20,000 people predicted that fewer than 20,000 decide our political fate here in Republicans would cast their vote Vermont, and that could happen on in this year’s primary Tuesday.”

— a significant drop “Normally, it Stern’s odds, though, are from the 2016 total of would be very unmistakably long almost 46,000.

— his last campaign Stern, conceding tough for me to disclosure his own low profile, beat an incumbent, finance revealed about predicted an upset especially without victory. “Normally, it name recognition.. $56,000 in money raised, compared would be very tough (But) the antiwith over $213,000 for me to beat an for Scott. incumbent, especially Scott vote is going As for the without name to be out very a recognition,” he said. heavy… We’ve got Democrats, competitive primary “(But) the anti-Scott the gun owners’ hasn’t managed to win vote is going to be groups, we’ve got most voters’ attention. out very heavy. That A VPR-Vermont could make it a win people in small communities that PBS Poll from last for me.” revealed Stern’s focus has are against closing month that all Democratic been on motivating their schools, candidates remained the GOP base we’ve got people unknown to channel its that believe in the somewhat — Christine frustrations with the Hallquist, who has governor into votes Constitution…

Conservative raised the most against him. money, led the group “We’ve got the people.” gun owners’ groups, — Keith Stern with 41 percent name recognition. we’ve got people in Josh Massey, chair small communities that are against closing their of the Vermont Democratic Party, schools, we’ve got people that said he was undaunted by the believe in the Constitution,” he said. possibility of low primary turnout.

“We’re happy to have four people “Conservative people.”

The Scott campaign, for its part, is competing for the governor’s race,” doing what it can to drive up interest, he said. “We feel like the governor shunning television ads in favor of is very vulnerable, his popularity targeted outreach to the governor’s has dropped immensely, and once the primary is over, we think we’re supporters.

“We’re hoping for more people going to catch some momentum to turn out,” Wilson said. “They and win the general election.” should participate in democracy.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Maya. 5 years, Lab mix, spayed female. Maya is a sweet, playful retriever mix who came to Homeward Bound because her guardian became too ill to care for her. She loves walks, playing with toys, and racing around the enclosed yards here at the shelter. Maya listens well, enjoys hugs and having her back scratched, and rolling around in the grass! We are unsure what her history is with cats and other dogs, but her interactions with both here at the shelter have been nothing but positive.

Maya is crate trained, too!

Annie. 6 years, American Pit Bull mix, spayed female.

Annie is an incredibly sweet and affectionate dog who was brought to Homeward Bound because of changes in her guardian’s housing that prevented them from staying together. She has lived with dogs and cats and did well with both! Her favorite thing to do is play tug- with a person, with another dog, or with the tug toy by herself! Annie is a laid back, easy going, well-mannered pup who is ready and waiting to be part of a family again. In order to make the best match for Annie, we require that she go to a home without children under 13 as she can be a bit nippy with young, energetic children.

Coco. 10 months, Terrier mix, spayed female.

Coco is a super friendly young pup who came to Homeward Bound all the way from St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter in New Jersey! She is active, like a typical young pup, but so very affectionate. Coco loves to have her belly rubbed while being cuddled! She is very smart but because she’s so young, she is still learning some commands and hasn’t quite got the whole house-training part down yet. Coco takes treats very gently, walks great on a leash, and loves to play. Coco was in the Memorial Day parade in Vergennes this year and did great with everyone she met- adults and kids alike! Coco is an awesome, smart and active young pup who will make a wonderful companion for someone who will invest time and patience in her training.

Zeeke. 11 years, Terrier mix, neutered male.

Imagine your guardian passing away, being taken to a shelter in Georgia with hundreds of other dogs, and being put on a bus and trucked up to Vermont to land in yet another shelter. You’d probably be pretty bummed and confused, right? Well not Zeeke! This happy ol’ fellow has taken everything in stride and hasn’t let his bad luck bring him down.

Zeeke is affectionate and loves nothing more than to snuggle on your lap and keep you company. He hasn’t met anyone here he doesn’t like- two-legged or four! If you are looking for a sweet, easy going gentleman, than Zeeke might just be your guy! If you are 55+ you can adopt Zeeke with a donation in lieu of his adoption fee through our Senior to Senior program.

Jarmin. 8 months, Heeler mix, neutered male. Jarmin and his brother Jackie came to Homeward Bound all the way from Tennessee, where he was surrendered by his owner because they didn’t have time for him. Jarmin is super sweet, affectionate, and just LOVES to snuggle, though due to the lack of time to socialize him as a little pup he tends to be fearful of new things. He will need a guardian who is patient and who has time to work with him EVERY day to provide new experiences and teach him the world isn’t such a scary place.

This sweet boy may take a little more “work” than the average young dog, but he will return your time tenfold with affection and adoration!

Moby. 1 year, Black lab mix, neutered male.

Moby loves playing with toys, going for walks, chewing on bones, and snuggling with his family.

He does have a bit of separation anxiety in that he tends to bark when left alone. Due to this, he would do best with a guardian who can take him to work with them, or with a family where someone is home most of the time. Moby does great with other dogs in a play group setting and gets along GREAT with the cat in his current home, though he would prefer a home without young children.

Once Moby settles in he’ll be your permanent snuggle buddy! Moby is currently is staying with his guardian while we help him find a new home. For more information or if you are interested in meeting Moby, please email Alexis at lexy. doria@gmail.com or call or text 802.349.5453.

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Dear Homeward Bound,

My cousin is visiting for several weeks and bringing her dog. My dog likes other dogs but I am not sure how she will do sharing her “space” with another dog for that long.

Any ideas on how we can make them happy housemates?

Curious

Dear Curious,

You’re smart to think ahead about this because dogs do view their own spaces differently than common ground such as a dog park.

Some things to think about are making sure that your cousin’s dog will have a space that she can go to so that the two dogs can have some downtime from each other when they need it or when you are not home.

Can you use a baby gate or spare bedroom to make a safe place? Just be sure it is not one of your dog’s favorite spots.

Another thing to think about is

making sure that toys, chewies, beds, and other things that are special to your dog are put safely away, especially during the introductions and first few days, and only used under supervision. Dogs guard and protect items that are special to them by nature and removing them helps to make your house a more neutral space.

For the same reason, make sure to feed them in separate areas and pick up the food bowls afterward.

Last but not least, first introductions are important. If you have a fenced yard or other secure spot, such

as a large garage or breezeway, let the two dogs meet on their own terms. It is helpful if you have them each on leashes in case things go awry, but do not hold the leashes. Generally speaking, dogs do much better meeting each other without having a human at the other end of the leash.

Plan a couple of long walks with your cousin and her dog during the first day or two and you’ll not only get a chance to catch up with her but your dogs will get a chance to get to know each other as well.

Enjoy the visit.

Homeward Bound

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Patton (Continued from Page 3) came infamous for their abruptness, and its relatively unstructured buyouts following the 2008-09 financial crisis resulted in what some say was an excessive loss of crucial staff positions.

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gave thought to a decision,” she said.

She recalled one recent expedition “We’ve acted in the past in ways that she took with her husband, Shalom are helpful for the town, and there are Goldman, who teaches religion at times that we’ve missed the mark, the college, to visit every interesting as any college would. We want to be attraction on the drive from Middleas connected as we can, given that bury to Burlington. things will sometimes be experienced “We stopped at all the cool places in uneven ways.” that we’d never had a chance to stop Given the college’s financial wor- at — Dakin Farms, (Lincoln Peak) ries, it seems that its involvement in winery on Route 7,” she said. “All large-scale brick-and-mortar projects these wonderful places.” could diminish in the A resident of downnear-term, in favor of town Middlebury, the educational part- “Generally Patton appreciates the nerships that Patton speaking, if town’s outlook on the has prioritized. Patton you share your world. didn’t dispute that priorities and “It has a kind of possibility, though she your reasons, spirit about it, a pride noted that the college’s in its history, a spirit financial contributions people won’t of creativity,” she said. to the Cross Street necessarily agree “It likes to support Bridge and new Town with them, but local businesses and Offices remain ongo- they will accept artisans, which is ing. always a challenge.” that you gave “It was my sense She’s already begun thought to a that we would be brainstorming ways to better-served, given decision.” help attract new retail — President to the town in wake that we already had Laurie Patton of its recent spate of those long-term commitments, to work on business closures, but common educational partnerships,” is mindful of the limited role the she said. “If it’s only transactional, it’s college should play. not going to be as helpful. In the past, And as a neighbor, she said she’s it’s been, ‘Can you do this one big relished the chance to form ties with thing?’ And it’s just one big thing.” others who call the town home.

‘A KIND OF SPIRIT’ “Things like the Festival on the Heading the billion-dollar-en- Green — I go away for the month dowed institution, Patton has limited of July so I’m not able to go to much opportunities to escape her office of it, but the fact that I know the in the college’s Old Chapel. Her organizer, can reach out and say I’m Addison County bucket list, she said, sorry I’ll miss it but I hope it goes remains long. well — those kinds of relationships “I haven’t spent enough time on are important, and things that I would Snake Mountain. I’d love to spend do personally anyway,” she said. more time swimming in Lake Dun“I think people have welcomed the more than I have,” she said. “There fact that I can enjoy the town as a perare Sundays and some Saturdays son as well as as president. It would where I’ll just drive around the coun- be detrimental to the relationship if I ty, because it’s so beautiful.” only showed up as a president.”

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he fair

NTY FAIR and Field Days continued though Saturday and dent photographer Trent Campbell was there to capture Pictured are, clockwise from top left, Ellie Bissell guides e animal show arena during the 4-H Conformation Class day; The Addison Independent’s very own Alicia Prime skillet sky-high during Wednesday’s ladies skillet toss e Curran of Whiting defends her skillet toss title with a emonade stand awaits customers on a rainy Wednesday s enter the fair though the new James Foster Jr. Welcome orning; and stunt bike rider Robbie Pfunder entertains a ternoon.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

ALEX GONZALEZ OF The Bronx, N.Y., releases an iron skillet during the ladies skillet toss, above. A tractor pull competitor, below, pops a wheelie as he nears the end of his run in the VTPA-Garden Tractor Pull Tuesday afternoon. And Tori Schaefer, visiting the area from Cincinatti, Ohio, calmly rides the “Screamin’ Eagle” on opening day.

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MONDAY

Fair’s battling beaters again draw big crowds Demo drivers put on a show for fans

By ANDY KIRKALDY NEW HAVEN — Thousands of fans flocked on Wednesday and Thursday night to see cars, trucks and minivans collide, auto parts fly, and smoke and steam billow from crushed radiators and bashed engine blocks, all while listening to the deafening din of un-muffled motors and pretzeled metal.

Yes, it was time for two nights of the No. 1 Auto Parts Demo Derby at Addison County Fair & Field Days, which draws more spectators than any single event at the fair, possibly to live out their fantasies of road rage.

Those fans also got to see nine happy drivers of battered beaters raise their arms in triumph and hoist trophies after their vehicles were the last running — more or less — in the the evenings’ main events.

Kevin Pearsall, Travis LaFountain, Ethan Gevry, Jason Casino and Randy Martin won features on Thursday, and Ethan Dragon, Caleb Dion, Tristan Durante and Dustin Tierney won features on a muddier track on Wednesday.

They and dozens more all dished out and received bone-crushing blows in vehicles they spent countless hours nursing into running condition and preparing for combat.

Basic prep includes removing all glass and moving the battery from the engine compartment to the more protected passenger cabin.

Just as important are paint jobs that creatively honor sponsors, family members and significant others.

DUSTIN TIERNEY BACKS into the action during last Wednesday night’s demo derby at Addison County Fair and Field Days. Tierney won the 4-cylinder feature on Wednesday.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

The field of battle is about 100 yards long and 30 yards wide and is surrounded by concrete blocks.

Rules are few: no hitting drivers’ doors or vehicles that have already been knocked out of the action, although in the heat of the action it can be hard for the competitors to tell whether a another vehicle is

running or just momentarily stalled.

Strategy is basic: Try not to get hit in vehicles’ more sensitive front ends, and try to hit competitors with vehicles’ back ends, which contain fewer delicate parts.

Steady showers and then a downpour slowed the action and limited the crowd on Wednesday,

and there was general agreement more fun and mayhem prevailed on Thursday.

Still, Wednesday’s winners were happy with their trophies and prize money. Dustin “Wild Child” Tierney’s No. 107 car outlasted the field in the 4-cylinder finale, with Geoffrey Grant’s No. 95 in second

THE USUAL STANDING-room-only crowd takes in the action at the #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby last Wednesday night at Field Days.

and Roxie Hall’s 130 in the money in third. Each of them had reached the final by first making it through preliminary heats.

In the heavyweight 8-cylinder division, Ethan Dragon thumped his way to first place in his No. 23, out-hitting Wade Steele in No. 85 in (See Demo Derby, Page 21)

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Addison Independent, Monday, August 13, 2018 — PAGE 21

ROBERT LABOSSIERE TRIES to coax his crunched car back into the action during last Wednesday’s 4-cylinder class event at the demo derby.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Demo Derby (Continued from Page 21) second and Kyle LaFontaine in No. 25 in third.

Tristan Durante’s No. 21 ruled the 6-cylinder middleweight class, followed by Hall in another car, this one labeled No. 118, and Jerrit Patch’s No. 93 in third.

In the minivan division, Caleb Dion’s formerly family-friendly ride took first, followed by similar dad- and mom-mobiles driven by Tim Whitney and Tajah Marsden in second and third, respectively.

THURSDAY 4-CYLINDERS Thursday’s derby opened and closed with 4-cylinder bantamweight beaters. Organizers staged three crowded 4-cylinder heats in which the last five cars running made the evening-ending feature. Qualifying drivers were allowed to knock their cars back into shape during the other features.

The first heat saw Tierney, Shelby Monica, Kevin “Twisted Metal” Reynolds, Chad Rheaume and Matt Peck advance to the feature.

All of them dealt big blows, while non-qualifiers Brandon Lamere, Austin Lafayette, Corbin Fox, Tajah Marsden and Alaric Bourgeois also entertained the crowd with aggressive driving.

The second heat offered plenty of action, even if some of it was misted over by smoke and steam from radiator and engine failures.

Ultimately, Ethan Heffernan, Gary English, Geoffrey Grant, Nick Ouellette and Randy Martin made it through to the feature.

Ouellette started the heat by drilling Nic Clark’s No. 88 onto a concrete block and put immediately out of the competition. Wendell Mason and Amy Howard did plenty of damage, including to each other, in a full-speed rear-end collision, and Mason and another driver who got his money’s worth, Greg Whitney, also rammed each other at full speed not once, but twice. As was the case all evening, no one seemed to be worse for the wear despite the pounding the vehicles took.

As things wound down Ouellette, Heffernan, Martin, Grant, English and Whitney took turns slamming

into each other, with Martin finally dealing Whitney’s No. 35 a death blow to reduce the field to five and end the heat.

Things went more quickly in the final 4-cylinder heat with a series of early crunches narrowing the field. Zach Stearns did a lot of the early damage, but did not survive a mutual affray with Mark Billings Jr., and Billings joined Lamere, Carter Leggett, Gevry, and Austin Bowdish in the feature. Also doing damage in the heat were Matt Bourgeois and Matt Titus.

In the 4-cylinder feature Tierney made end-to-end runs to drill Ouellette, Bowdish and Monica.

Billings and Reynolds rivaled Tierney in knocking cars out of the heat, and Kevin Reynolds nearly wiped Martin out early on.

(See 4-Cylinders, Page 22)

DRIVER SHELBY MONICA finds herself in a tight spot in the #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby at Field Days last Wednesday night.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

GREG WHITNEY, LEFT, takes a hit from Adam Stewart and his teddy bear passenger during the #1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby at Addison County Fair and Field Days last Wednesday night.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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4-Cylinders (Continued from Page 21) It came down to Martin, Leggett and Billings. Billings’ engine still sounded good (and loud), but structural problems left him stuck in third place. Leggett then stopped moving, too, after he had whacked Martin one last time. Martin was then able to deliver what the announcer called a “love tap” good enough for first place.

THURSDAY 6-CYLINDERS Pearsall won Thursday’s 6-cylinder feature after organizers allowed him to return from the dead. Seconds after the announcer had said, “10x, you’re all done,” Pearsall got his car moving again.

Fans near the booth lobbied in Pearsall’s behalf, and the announcer gave him the green light.

By that time Pearsall had whacked a few competitors, including Ashlie Bodington three times, but he and his sedan had been also been rocked

by Caleb Dion and Bodington.

After his revival, Pearsall drilled Bodington again, and she ground to a halt. Bodington had just clobbered Grady DeVoid twice, and soon after her car died, so did DeVoid’s, and Pearsall was the last driver running.

Cody Haines, Devin DuBois, Brent Warren and Wyatt Forbes also made the most of their time in the heat.

8-CYLINDER FEATURE Call Thursday’s 8-cylinder feature the LaFountain Invitational.

Three members of the LaFountain family, which has been driving in Field Days demo derbies for

decades, showed up in the sevencar field: Boomer, Kyle and Travis.

Fittingly, one of them, Travis, won. He wiped out third-place finisher Ethan Dragon with backto-back blows, just after Dragon got loose from being hung up on Wade Steele’s car. After Dragon’s car died so did that of second-place finisher Kylie Martell.

Boomer, to no one’s surprise, got a couple licks in, as did Trevor Hallock, but they and other cars got jammed up on the right wall, and the battle quickly came down to the top three finishers.

THURSDAY MINIVANS None of the minivans or the couple of smaller pickups that joined them proved to have stamina in the demo pit. Like the 8-cylinder feature, the minivan event quickly got down to a final three, and there Gevry, in his “Hog Wild” van, wiped out thirdplace finisher Brendon Huestis and second-place finisher Johnny Hill with back-to-back crunches.

Cody Broughton in a smaller rig — it might once have been a Honda CRV — took on comers of all sizes, including knocking a much bigger van up onto a concrete block. But he and many other drivers got trapped in a pile-up in the middle of the pit in which Wade Terrier’s pickup caught fire, causing the firefighters always on the scene to race out with hoses.

TRUCK FEATURE Potential injury also caused a delay in the truck heat. Winner Jason Casino’s pickup was knocked

MARK BILLINGS JR. watches as smoke pours out from under his hood during a 4-cylinder class event at last Wednesday night’s demo derby at Field Days.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

on its side by a thump from Chris Bapp’s truck. Casino was faceto-face with the track as his truck teetered on edge before it rocked back to upright position. The announcer asked if he was OK, Casino gave a thumbs-up, and it was back to bashing.

Among those doing the bashing were T.J. Knight, Josh, Parker and Tierney. A crowd favorite was

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Maddie Martell’s rig, which looked like a small school bus decked out to look like a pig in a wedding dress, but she was left at the altar.

Bapp also drilled Casino again later, knocking him into — and under — Johnny Hill’s pick-up bed. But Casino’s Houdini act continued, and he wriggled loose from that sitting-duck position before he could be clobbered.

At that point those three trucks were all that remained, and none were moving well. Hill’s truck gave up the ghost, and Babb drilled Casino twice. The second time his truck stuck to Casino’s, however, and couldn’t move. And Casino was able to persuade his pickup to back up an inch or two and return to tap Bapp’s, just enough of a blow to make him a winner.

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TY BIERMAN, JACK KIEDAISCH, Finn Kiedaisch, Sam Bierman and Owen Streicher (pictured with dog Willie Nelson) grab a rest while hiking on the Robert Frost trail.

Hiking fun (Continued from Page 2) up is exhausting they always seem to find the energy to race each other back down.

Lauren Bierman likes to focus YAC’s hikes on local mountains, usually on the smaller end (like the Snake Mountain trail, which is 4.9 miles round trip with a 1,030foot elevation gain). But she says she hopes to soon take the group to Mount Mansfield or Camel’s Hump — Vermont’s tallest and third-tallest mountains — and she thinks the kids will be up for the challenge.

It’s important that each hike is challenging for the kids, and hiking mountains is a good way to push them.

“When they get to the top of a mountain, they are so appreciative,” she said. “I have this picture of Sam at the top of Snake and I remember that it was such a struggle to get there, but once we got to the summit, he just sat down in this Zen pose

and was just looking out over it all.

I think they have a real appreciation of it when they see the beautiful views.”

Sam’s and Ty’s friend Owen Streicher, six, says that Snake Mountain is probably his favorite hike to do with the Young Adventurers’ Club because it’s fun to throw rocks off the cliff-like edge that provides views across Lake Champlain. (Calling down below, first, of course, to be sure no one is there.)

Owen’s dad, Brandon Streicher, has noticed that YAC has also allowed Owen to explore and cultivate a love for animals.

“Owen is really into animals and trying to save them,” he said. “He loves animals and he wants to be a veterinarian at this point… And I think that’s been a part of being outdoors and getting that experience too.”

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as a Wilderness First Responder, is a certified Maine State Trip Leader and once led a group of nine 13-year-old girls on a 6.5-week trip hiking the Appalachian trail — suffice to say she is well equipped to lead a group like YAC. “People should join us,” she said.

“This is a fantastic group for people

ADDISON COUNTY HIKERS Ellie Hendy and Sam Bierman stop to orient themselves while on a YAC hike on Mt. Independence.

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looking for a community of parents and kids that have lots of energy.”

Those interested in getting in-

volved can visit the YAC’s webpage at gmcbreadloaf.org/yac or check the group’s Facebook page.

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Art on Main to exhibit photographs by Bristol’s Majusiak Art on Main in Bristol has put up their new exhibit, “What I Saw: Photographs by Anne Majusiak.”

Majusiak’s work is known by many in the area who follow her on Facebook and Instagram — each new image a testament to her unique eye and fierce commitment to getting the right setting, the

right time of day, the right angle and the right light. That and a little “magic” imbues her photographs of iconic Vermont scenes with something distinctive.

Anne‘s work offers a new way to look at our beloved surround‑ ings with a deep appreciation of the countless details that create the

beauty of our world. “What I Saw” opens with a public reception on Friday, Aug. 17, from 5‑7 p.m. and will be on display through Oct. 8.

All are welcome.

Majusiak studied photography at university back in the ’80s, and was immediately drawn to the process, although the techniques

of shooting and printing in a dark‑ room then were a far cry from today’s myriad of options for capturing and altering images.

Even though she didn’t make photography her early career, over the years she has continued exploring her creativity through the lens of a camera and kept up

with all the latest technology.

Majusiak, a longtime Bristol resident, is an avid cyclist, gardener and all‑around outdoors person. Many of her photographs were taken within 20 miles of Bristol; some of the most inter‑ esting ones captured during her (See Majusiak, next Page)

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Majusiak (Continued from previous Page) daily walk with her dog through the fields and out to the New Haven River behind her house. “I never knows what will catch my eye,” she said. “So my rule is to always carry my camera with me — everywhere.”

Majusiak often finds herself captivated by a scene she may have passed many times before.

“My favorite images are those that reveal themselves to me when my

Monkton MONKTON — The Monkton Museum and Historical Society and the East Monkton Church Association will cohost a showing of the documentary “Forgotten Farms” on Monday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. at the East Monkton Church. The event is free and open to everyone.

Dairy farmers remain the backbone of agriculture in New England, but they are fighting for survival.

“Forgotten Farms” examines class divides in our farm and food communities. The dairy farmer seems left out of the celebration of local food.

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heart is open to the world around me,” the artist explained. “When I am in that magical place of openness, I see familiar scenes through new eyes.”

Majusiak has participated in the “Lenses on the Land” workshops at Shelburne Farms for several years and exhibited pieces in the show that followed. She recently had several photos in the Barn Show at the Compass Center in Brandon. Many people know her

through her former work as the Gallery Manager of Frog Hollow in Middlebury and later in her involvements with the Vermont Crafts Council, the Vermont Standards Committee, and, currently, the one World Library Project.

Don’t miss this new exhibit at Art on Main located at 25 Main Street in Bristol. For more info call (802) 453‑4032 or visit artonmain.net.

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There is much to learn from dairy farmers, who have been managing most of the farmland and sustaining the farm economy for so many, many years.

Through conversations with farmers and policy experts, the documentary reconsiders the role of these vital but forgotten farmers. “Forgotten Farms” provides a glimpse into the past and a vision for a future regional food system.

The documentary shows the cultural divide between the new food movement and traditional farming, highlighting the need to examine differences, develop mutual understanding, and find common ground. A truly sustainable local food system

that benefits everyone will rely on all our farmers.

This documentary is very interesting and truly thought provoking.

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

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by some‑ one’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers wel‑ come. Confidential. St. Ste‑ phen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30am.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Con‑ gregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awak‑ ening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

A LC OHOLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meet‑ ing, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

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

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

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

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

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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

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

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A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

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

ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

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The Horseʼs Touch Volunteer Training The Horseʼs Touch is seeking volunteers to be a part of their Equine Therapy Programs. The Horseʼs Touch offers a safe, nurturing environment designed to foster physical, emotional and social development through riding and horsemanship activities. The organization will be offering a volunteer training on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Neverland Farm (Lilybud Farm) in Hinesburg. During the training, volunteers will learn how to assist in a variety of roles with mounting, dismounting and emergency procedures, maintaining a safe environment and supporting students and the instructor during lessons and grooming activities. Horse experience is not required. In addition to their lesson program at Lilybud Farm, they are beginning a Mobile Equine Therapy Program, designed to bring services directly to Addison and Chittenden County client locations. For more information on this opportunity, please contact RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 or rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org.

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Mary Johnson Children’s Center /School Age Needs motivated applicants for 2018-19 school year.

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SUNRISE ORCHARDS IS HIRING! We are seeking men, women or retirees with high energy, positive attitude and strong work ethic to join our hustling harvest team for seasonal full and/or part time work.

Compensation ranges from $12.83-$20/ hr based on position and experience.

UVMHealth.org/PMC

Distribution & Logistics Service Representative Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC is a leading hard cider producer in the United States with a state of the art cidery located in Middlebury, VT. We are looking for a Distribution & Logistics Service Representative to join our Team. Put your multitasking, high energy, creativity and strong people skills to work! This individual will work with our Distribution customers from across the country to resolve day to day issues, manage inventories, and be their first point of contact. Logistics includes pairing orders to get the transportation rates and scheduling some shipments.

Responsibilities include providing support to our customers and sales staff via telephone and email; inventory tracking; insuring the smooth flow of orders and shipments, and processing invoices.

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS - Fork lift and apple harvest equipment. Some experience preferred.

Qualifications include a minimum of three years of office-setting customer service supporting a fast-paced manufacturing/sales environment. Proven skills in Microsoft Office Suite, most importantly Microsoft Excel are essential.

Candidate will need to be a team player with exceptional multitasking and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Assist owners in all types of business tasks. Help in roll out of new produce software system. Strong organizational skill required.

Vermont Hard Cider Company provides a strong total compensation package including a bonus program, insurance coverages, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

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All inquires please contact Chris at chodges@sunriseorchards.com or call at 802-989-0694

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@vtciderco.com. Please reference DF201807 in the subject line.

Positions we are seeking to fill:

Learn more about job opportunities at Walk-in Wednesday, when you can take a facility tour and interview on-the-spot!

Walk in at 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury any Wednesday between 9AM and 6PM.

For more information about available openings, visit UVMHealth.org/PMC and click on “Careers.”

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Mary Johnson Children’s Center

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NOW HIRING AT HELEN PORTER REHABILITATION & NURSING!

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TRUCK DRIVERS - Class A&B licensed drivers needed for all types of routes.

Pay incentives available.

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Basin Harbor is now hiring for pastry chefs, cooks, dishwasher, server attendants, boat driver, laundry attendant, and trash/recycling!

We will train the right person for the job.

If you are interested in the hospitality industry or starting a new career, we want to hear from you.

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

NOW HIRING: Full- and Part-Time Sales Associates for flexible shifts Nights & Wkends Plus! FT Assistant Manager Position available reliable, flexible leader.

Benefits available for F/T staff Apply in person at:

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

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST Basin Harbor, a seasonal resort on Lake Champlain, seeks an HR Generalist to work with our awesome team. The successful candidate has a background in the hospitality industry with experience recruiting, training and motivating the team. The company hires 275 seasonal staff members to augment the 30 year-round staff members, so there are many moving pieces. Must be a self-starter with experience in MS Office and Kronos.

Experience with H2B visas would be very helpful. Requirements include a BA/BS in human resources, and 5 years’ experience in a busy human resources office.

Kindly send resume to work@basinharbor.com.

OVER THE ROAD DELIVERY DRIVER needed for New York, primary route would be out Route 90 to the Finger Lakes with occasional overnights depending on weather. Class A CDL and two years’ experience required. Must have a clean driving record and be able to lift 50lbs repetitively. Taking loaded truck home at night could be an option. Pay based on experience, paid vacation and IRA available.

Stop by to fill out an application at Green Mountain Feeds Main Street, Bethel, Vermont or send resume to tlittle@greenmountainfeeds.com

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Systems Tech Addison Central School District is seeking a full time Systems Tech to provide support for the Student Information System, GSuite, and other systems throughout the district. As part of the technology team, the successful candidate provides professional customer service to staff and students.

Qualifications include the ability to be positive, organized, and communicate effectively, Bachelor’s degree preferred.The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, including familiarity with GSuite applications and strong excel skills.

Pay commensurate with experience. Full benefits package including medical, dental, life, LTD, paid holidays, sick, personal and vacation time.

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

Applications will be accepted until position has been filled with consideration given to applications received by August 10, 2018.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN ELEC‑ TRIC Supply is looking for a full‑time driver/warehouse assoc. in our Middlebury, VT store. Individual needs to have a current license, a clean driv‑ ing record, able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and be self motivated. Please apply online at: gmes.com/careers.

I HAVE A 9X12 carpet that needs to be shampooed.

References appreciated.

802‑453‑4597.

NEWSPAPER READERS needed to participate in a paid research study. We will be hosting the research study during the month of August, to learn readers’ views about which qualities separate good newspapers from great ones.

If you read a daily, Sunday or weekly newspaper on a regu‑ lar basis, you are invited to participate. If selected, you’ll receive $100 for sharing your time & opinions at a 3‑hour meeting in Woburn, Massa‑ chusetts. For more information visit nenpa.com/screener or email info@nenpa.com.

Help Wanted SEASONAL PRODUCT TES‑ TER Do you enjoy working with outdoor power equip‑ ment? Are you looking for an opportunity where majority of your time is spent outside?

Then DR Power Equipment has the job for you. Work with DR Power and competitor products to test functionality and durability. Though this position is home based in Ver‑ gennes, occasional travel to testing locations via company vehicles is required. This posi‑ tion works outdoors, testing products on lawns, over‑grown grass fields, brushy areas and wooded areas. Apply online, www.drpower.com/careers or email your resume to jobs@ drpower.com.

SECURITY OFFICERS: Vergennes and Jericho, VT. Full‑time and part‑time po‑ sitions available. Willing to work nights and weekends.

No experience required, we will train. Qualified appli‑ cants must apply online at scisjobs.com or contact Lakeisha Henderson at Lakeisha.Henderson@scisu‑ sa.com or call 410‑872‑4970, ext. 130. Select SCIS posi‑ tions, Areo Space and De‑ fense openings and then your state to find a location near you. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities.

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VERMONT SOAP‑ A pro‑ gressive, equal opportunity employer‑ has immediate openings for Production Team Members. Must be hard work‑ ing, dependable, attentive to detail, able to life 50 lbs. and stand for two hours at a time.

Having a good attitude and being a team player is a must.

We offer a good starting wage, paid vacation time, free gym membership and a chiroprac‑ tic program for all employees after a successful, six‑month introductory period. Please send cover letter and resume to nichole@vtsoap.com.

PART‑TIME WORK available.

10‑40 hours. Work when you want. Work where you can.

Light work. Pay based on hour‑ ly work day. 802‑989‑4479. growneyconst@shoreham.net

BRISTOL FAMILY HOUSING: $1,035 3 BD Apartment. Rent includes heat, hot water, trash and snow removal. Wash‑ er dryer hookup & storage space. Income restrictions apply. For further details call E.P. Management Corp at 775‑1100 Ext. #7 or e‑mail shelly@epmanagement.com.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

SECRETARIAL POSITION: temporary secretarial posi‑ tion at State of Vermont Ad‑ dison County State’s Attor‑ ney’s Office. Monday‑Friday, approximately 6‑8 hours per day, for approximately 3 months. $15.08 per hour.

Data entry, photocopying, fil‑ ing and mailing; preparing correspondence, forms and documents; answer tele‑ phone, emails and in‑person inquiries. Must adhere to state and federal confidentiality policies. Must professionally interact with staff, partner or‑ ganizations and the public.

To apply, send brief cover letter, resume and list of refer‑ ences with phone numbers to: dennis.wygmans@vermont. gov; and to ashley.perry@ vermont.gov.

SHARED LIVING PROVIDER sought for an engaging young man in his early 20s. He enjoys watching movies and playing video games and has interest in muscle cars and demo derbies. He needs an accessible home without young children. Ideal provider will be highly skilled in provid‑ ing medical assistance, and is able to provide support in all aspects of daily living, in‑ cluding feeding and personal care. He is looking forward to increasing his independence.

Generous tax‑free stipend is commensurate with experi‑ ence, with monthly room and board payment and a respite budget. For more details, call Keiko at Community Associ‑ ates. 802‑388‑4021.

PART TIME ‑ DELI position.

Set hours Saturday 5:45am ‑ 12 noon. Prior work experi‑ ence with food preparation in commercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

PART‑TIME CAREGIVER FOR 18 year old disabled boy in Middlebury. Applicants must have child care experience, references and be reliable.

Some lifting required. Flexible hours. Criminal background check. Send resume to: sstone7716@gmail.com.

WAREHOUSE/CUSTOMER service assistant needed. If you want work that makes a positive difference in the community, come join our team. HOPE is looking for a warehouse assistant, 29.5 hours a week. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, stand and sit for periods of time, and have good customer service skills.

To apply, send resume to receptionist@hope‑vt.org, or mail it to us at 282 Boardman Street, Suite 1A, Middlebury.

No phone calls or walk ins please.

For Sale DINING TABLE, SOLID OAK trestle, 6 high back chairs, 2 leaves. $550. 802‑877‑6320.

FOR SALE: GRAND piano with bench, Young and Chang excellent condition. Walnut wood finish. Bought new 23 years ago, one owner. Aking $4,000. Call 518‑597‑3932.

KUBOTA B1750 TRACTOR with loader. 1585 hours. Rear grader attachment. Very clean. $3,500. 802‑758‑2354.

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAM‑ PLAIN waterfront camp.

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

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

2 BEDROOM, 2 story apart‑ ment. 10 miles from Middle‑ bury, quiet setting. Wash/dryer hookups. Large kitchen, liv‑ ing, and baths. $1,100 per month plus utilities and de‑ posit. No smoking, no pets.

802‑897‑5447.

BRIDPORT: SUNNY, SPA‑ CIOUS 1/br. apartment. Beau‑ tiful views, garden space. All utilities included except heat.

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

802‑349‑9624.

EAST MIDDLEBURY‑ FUR‑ NISHED tworoom suite. Pri‑ vate entrance, private baths, kitchen. All included; w/d, wifi, internet, utilities, off‑street parking. Tasteful. Immacu‑ late. Serene. In classic 1840 home. $500. Call/text Susan, 802‑989‑8941.

BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM apartment. Excellent condi‑ tion. Includes water, sewer and wi‑fi. No pets. No smoking. $965 monthly. 802‑635‑9716.

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

EAST MIDDLEBURY, SPA‑ CIOUS 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, quaint neighborhood.

W/D hookup, yard space, screened porch. New carpet, paint. Lawn care and trash removal included. First, last plus deposit. Credit refer‑ ence. 1 year lease. $1,200/ mo. 802‑352‑4124, leave message.

FOR RENT: ADDISON two bedroom house on Lake Champlain. Private setting with great views, central air, one car garage. Lawn care in‑ cluded. References and secu‑ rity deposit required. $1,500/ mo. Call 802‑989‑1284.

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

LAKE DUNMORE: 2 bed‑ room winterized cottages available September/Octo‑ ber to May/June. Comfortably furnished and applianced, turn key shape. Free wi‑fi, satellite TV, plowing, trash collection, recycling. Rates start at $800/mo. plus heat and electricity. 10 minutes to Middlebury or Brandon.

Smaller cottages available through Fall for shorter periods. 802‑352‑4236, karen@northcovecottages. com .

LEICESTER; PRIVATE, NEWLY renovated 1 bed‑ room, 1 bath duplex apart‑ ment with second floor loft.

Available 9‑1, includes use of beach front on Lake Dun‑ more, in‑ground swimming pool. $800. plus utilities. Call Kathy 802‑349‑2948.

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

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MIDDLEBURY ‑ PROFES‑ SIONAL office suite. 1,205 sq. ft. office space. Conveniently located in Middlebury ‑ Court St./Creek Rd. 2 private of‑ fices, large reception area, large central open space for additional offices/cubicles or boardroom. Private bathroom.

Ready to move in. Call Eric at 388‑6054.

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

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM house. 2 bathrooms. Ranch style house. Spacious on quiet street. Close to college and close to schools. Available September 1st. Partially fur‑ nished (optional). No pets.

No smoking. $1,500/mo.

1st and security deposit.

802‑382‑9283.

MIDDLEBURY RETAIL ‑ great location. Ollie’s other place.

13 Washington St. next to The Middlebury Bagel and the Co‑Op. Across from Shaw’s.

Great parking and visibility.

Light and appealing space, easy to heat. 802‑425‑3400.

MIDDLEBURY‑ 2 BEDROOM, 6 rooms, 880 sq. foot apart‑ ment for rent. On Rte 7 south of town, second floor apt. In‑ cludes appliances, wifi, some heat, plowing and lawn care, trash. $1,000/month plus se‑ curity deposit. No smoking or pets. References required.

Email ewaldewald@aol.com or call 247‑3702.

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MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A home w/ busy professional & teenaged son. Reduced rent of $200/mo. in exchange for help w/ housekeeping, pet‑care & snow shovel‑ ing; some help in the yard.

Shared bath. No smok‑ ing. No deposit. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refs, background check req. EHO. RIPTON: SPACIOUS HOME to share w/ active woman in her 70s who enjoys travel, antiques and crafts. $400/ mo, plus utilities, as well as light help in the yard. Private bath. Must be pet‑friendly.

No deposit. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refs, background check req. EHO. S U G A RW O O D A PA R T‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury.

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

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

Equal Housing Opportunity.

NEWLY RENOVATED house in Middlebury for rent on dead end road ½ mile from down‑ town. Brand new inside‑must See. 2 bed,2 bath. Available Sept 1st. $2200/month in‑ cludes most utilities. 758‑9202 leave a message or after 6pm.

ONE BEDROOM EFFICIEN‑ CY apartment. Includes heat, electric stove, refrigerator, trash removal. Ample park‑ ing near bus route. Available immediately. No smoking. No pets. 349‑7555 or 388‑4455.

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Real Estate REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The building season is upon us. If you’re considering a new home you should look at our two remaining lots on East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane.

This is an established residen‑ tial development with town water, nearby tennis courts, playground and only minutes away from the Snow Bowl and Lake Dunmore. Call Jack at 388‑2502 or 388‑7350.

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

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

Cars

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

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

802‑282‑9110.

FOR SALE: 2001 Acura 3.2CL Type S 3.2L V6. 134,400mi.

Leather interior, sun roof, 6CD changer. Runs great. Asking $1,800. Call Alan 388‑2986 before 9pm.

PUBLIC AUTO AUC‑ TION, Saturday, August 18 @ 9am, Register from 7:30am. Cars, trucks, SUVs & more. Bid to buy your next ride. 802‑878‑9200.

THCAuction.com.

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

Beanshomes.com. 600 Rte. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes.com.

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

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

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Public Notices can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages33 & 34.

Addison County Superior Court (1) Addison County Northwest Supervi‑ sory Union (1) Lincoln (1) Middlebury (3) Orwell (1) STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 64-4-17 ANCV WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v.

JUSTIN JACKMAN A/K/A JUSTIN P. JACKMAN AND JENNIFER JACKMAN A/K/A JENNIFER L. JACKMAN OCCUPANTS OF: 56 Pine Street, Bristol VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered November 4, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Justin Jackman and Jennifer Jackman to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated August 1, 2008 and recorded in Book 127 Page 481 of the land records of the Town of Bristol, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at sold at Public Auction at 56 Pine Street, Bristol, Vermont on August 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Justin P. Jackman and Jennifer L. Jackman by Warranty Deed of Heath G. Jackman dated September 4, 2007, of record in Volume 124, Page 396 of the Town of Bristol Land Records and being more particularly described as follows: Kristen O. Jackman dated June 10, 2004 and recorded in Volume 111, Page 433 of the Town of Bristol Land Records and being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Heath G. Jackman and Kristen O. Jackman by Warranty Deed of James M. Srendsen dated May 23, 1997 and recorded in Volume 85, Page 246 of the Town of Bristol Land Records, as reconfigured per reciprocal Quit Claim Deeds between Heath G. Jackman and Jackman’s Inc. dated January 4, 2007 and recorded in Volume 122, Page 80 and Volume 122, Page 82 of the Town of Bristol Land Records.

Being a parcel of land of 0.87 acres, more or less, with improvements thereon as shown on a plan of lands entitled, “Jackmans, Inc. (formerly known as Jackman Coal & Coke Co., Inc.), Pine Street, Bristol, Addison County, Vermont,” dated 2/17/06 and prepared by Ronald L. LaRose, revised 11/1/06 and identified as H. Jackman, and recorded as Map Slide 57 in the Town of Bristol Land Records.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : July 5, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 8/6, 13, 20

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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD PRESENTATION OF DESIGN PLANS FOR ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON MERCHANTS ROW AFTER THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOWNTOWN BRIDGES

Community Meeting Room at the Ilsley Public Library Tuesday, August 14, 2018 • 7:15 p.m.

At its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:15 p.m., the engineer from Downtown Bridge & Rail Project will present design plans for oneway traffic on Merchants Row after the completion of construction of the downtown bridges in 2021. A link to the preliminary design concept is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, under Latest Events on the home page.

If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 802-458-8000 as early as possible.

If you are not available to join us on the 14th, we invite you to submit written comments to: Middlebury Selectboard Town Offices 77 Main Street Middlebury, Vermont 05753 kramsay@townofmiddlebury.org Comments received before Thursday, August 9th will be included on-line in the Selectboard’s packet for the meeting.

Please contact Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay with any questions about the meeting, 802-458-8000.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SHARD VILLA, MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT BANK REPAIR & STABILIZATION

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Shard Villa Road Bank Repair & Stabilization will be received by the Town of Middlebury Public Works Department (1020 S. Route 7, Middlebury, VT 05753; mailing address- 77 Main Street) until 2:00 p.m., on August 14, 2018, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

This project includes bank repair and stabilization along Shard Villa Road, located in Middlebury, Vermont. Slope stabilization and road improvements include installation of a rip-rap wall or gabion baskets, slope protection with rip-rap, water control measures, erosion and traffic control, surface restoration and appurtenant work. The site is located approximately 500 feet south of the Shard Villa Road crossing of the Middlebury River.

Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID BOND may be used in lieu of a certified check.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Work in Progress DuBois & King, Inc. 20 Farrell Street 25 Union Street South Burlington, VT 05403-6112 Brandon, VT 05733 ISSUING OFFICE: The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: DuBois & King, Inc., 28 North Main Street, P.O. Box 339, Randolph, VT 05060, Contact: Dawn Conant at 802-728-3376, dconant@dubois-king.com. Bidding Documents may be obtained via one of the following methods: 1. Via Download Electronic Copy: Download Bid Documents as a pdf at www.dubois-king. com/projects-bidding-active for a non-refundable charge of $75.00.

Note: When purchasing download bid documents, the purchaser will receive an e-mail notification with a link to the downloadable plans and specifications. Depending on individual computer settings, the e-mail may go to the spam folder. Please check the spam folder and allow e-mails from dubois-king.com 2. If Hard Copies are wanted: Please contact the Issuing Office Contact identified above to discuss the details of this method and to confirm cost.

The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Only Bid Documents obtained from DuBois & King, Inc. (Website or Issuing Office) shall be used for submitting a Bid. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

IMPORTANT Any change to the Bidding Documents during the bid period will be made via addenda and posted at www.dubois-king.com/projects-bidding-active. The prospective Bidder is responsible for checking the web site as required to obtain any/all addenda that may be issued.

The Issuing Office is NOT responsible for notifying prospective Bidders when addenda are posted. This responsibility lies with the prospective Bidder.

A Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled at the site at 4:30 PM on August 8, 2018.

All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend this meeting.

A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required.

8/6 Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager

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REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 2018 • 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM ILSLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY 75 MAIN STREET

AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of July 31, 2018 Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:05 5. *Update on Appointments to Economic Health Committee 7:15 6. *Presentation of Merchants Row One-Way Preliminary Design Concept 7:40 7. **Director of Planning & Zoning Jen Murray with Information on Purpose, Timeline & Funding for Downtown Master Planning Project 7:55 8. *Director of Public Works Planning Dan Werner, with recommendations & updates from the August 9, 2018 Selectboard Meeting a. *Recommendation on bid award for tree removal in Town Green & Court Square b. *Recommendation on bid award for pump stations 3 & 9 force main improvements c. *Recommendation on top-coat sealer for water reservoir d. *Recommendation on purchase of trailer for water department 8:15 9. **Energy Committee Chair Ross Conrad, regarding the Middlebury Renewable Energy Policy Proposal 8:25 10. *Personnel Committee Recommendations Regarding Administrative Staffing of the Parks & Recreation Department and Formalizing the Employment Agreement with the Downtown Bridge & Rail Project Community Liaison 11. *Updated Municipal Policies & Codes as required for Vermont Community Development Program Funding for the Lindale Mobile Home Park Septic Planning Project 12. *Designation of Town Representative to the Vermont Community Leadership Summit – “Making it Happen – Local Leadership for the Future of Vermont Communities” 8:45 13. *Approval of Check Warrants 14. *Town Manager’s Report 15. **Board Member Concerns 8:55 16. *Executive Session – If Needed – None Anticipated 17. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 18. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

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

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Jared Danyow of Vergennes was one of more than 160 students who received degrees during the 181st commencement ceremonies at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt., on Saturday, May 12.

TOWN OF ORWELL HEARING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Orwell Development Review Board will meet on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Town Clerk’s Office to conduct the following business: 1. Permit # 7-25-18: Benjamin Davies for a waiver for construction of a deck located at 695 Route 73 East. Information pertaining to this matter may be viewed M, T, Th 9:30-12:00 and 1:003:00 and Fr. 9:30-12:00 and 1:006:00 at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Ray Papandrea, Chair Orwell Development Review Board 8/13

Sofia Wolak of Monkton, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Sofia is majoring in Fashion Business Management.

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ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL NOTICE OF IDENTIFICATION

The Addison Northwest School District has a duty to provide a free and appropriate public education to all qualified handicapped persons who, because of a handicap, require special education and/or related aids/services.

The Addison Northwest School District is seeking to identify and locate every handicapped child residing within their jurisdiction who is not receiving a public education. If you know of any person who may be a qualified handicapped person, and is not receiving a public education, please write or call your building principal (Local Section 504/ADA Coordinator), or the Director of Instructional Support Services, (District Section 504/ADA Coordinator), 11 Main St, Suite B100, Vergennes, VT 05491 (802) 877-3332.

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PUBLIC NOTICE – ROAD CLOSURE – TOWN OF LINCOLN TOWN OF WARREN

Lincoln Gap (Mountain Section) Paving Work — August 13-17 CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC INCLUDING BICYCLES This is to notify the residents of Lincoln and the travelling public that the paved mountain portion of Lincoln Gap Road will be closed to ALL TRAFFIC, day and night, for the duration of this work. The Towns of Lincoln and Warren are paving easterly from the top of the Gap, to the bottom of the steep section in Warren. The date could be extended due to any unforeseen weather issues, such as heavy rain. Please seek alternative routes of travel for the duration of the road closure. Please heed all posted signs and other directions of the paving contractors and traffic controllers as may be necessary.

If you have any questions, please call the Town of Lincoln at (802) 453-2980.

Lincoln Select Board Bill Finger, Chair Paul Forlenza, Vice Chair Will Sipsey Oakley Smith 8/13

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RABIES VACCINE BAIT is being spread across Addison County this week to help prevent spread of the disease.

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Rabies bait drop will continue ADDISON COUNTY — The annual Rabies Bait Drop, a cooperative effort between Vermont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services to stop the spread of the rabies, started on Aug. 8. The approximately week-long bait drop is part of a nationally coordinated effort to halt the fatal disease.

Rabies vaccine, in the form of a sweet-smelling oral bait that is attractive to raccoons and skunks, will be dropped across rural Addison County areas by low-flying aircraft and placed by hand in residential centers.

Health officials said the bait packs are not poisonous, but they ask that anyone who finds rabies vaccine bait

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Plant (Continued from Page 1) there’s a nice industrial park here with real estate available. You’ve got a couple of manufacturers here that generate a lot of organic byproducts through their manufacturing process.”

He specifically cited partnerships with Agri-Mark/Cabot and Otter Creek Brewing, two of Middlebury’s largest industries. But Fitch added

his company is reaching out to other potential industrial park clients, including Vermont Hard Cider Co., Aqua ViTea, and local distilleries.

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the state through a state program load as part of the requirements we and distributed through the grid via put on our wastewater system now,” Green Mountain Power.

Middlebury selectboard Chairman Along with power, the process Brian Carpenter said. generates gas, a PurposeEnergy concentrated solid and is brokering a deal water. The water would with Middlebury’s be stripped of its organic Foster Brothers Farm content and therefore to receive the solid be much easier for byproduct from the municipal wastewater anaerobic digestion treatment plants to process and potentially handle, according to use it in its popular line Fitch. of gardening material, “Think of us as a preincluding MOO DOO, treatment plant,” he said according to Fitch. during a Friday morning Company officials “I like this… continue to work on a phone interview.

Fitch added the This is the plan to get wastewater proposed industrial type of from clients to the new park anaerobic digester renewable digester. They explored would help participating short-distance trucking, businesses comply with that strikes but officials believe a provision of the state’s me as the most cost-effective universal recycling law actually and environmentally that requires organic sensible solution reliable.” material be diverted from would be to pump the — Selectman wastewater through a landfills by July 2020.

Nick Artim new pipeline to 183 M i d d l e b u r y officials are hopeful Industrial Avenue. the PurposeEnergy plan might “We’re working with Dubois take some stress off the town’s & King (engineers) on some wastewater treatment plant. That preliminary proposals on how we plant, also located in the town’s could pipe the material… ” Fitch industrial park, is currently being told the selectboard. sized up for major renovations as its PurposeEnergy has already built 20th birthday approaches.

— or is in the process of building — “We’re watching our (wastewater) five anaerobic digesters throughout

the country to serve businesses generating organic waste, according to Fitch. He specifically pointed to a digester his company installed in South Burlington in 2010 to serve the Magic Hat Brewing Company.

To passersby that digester looks like a fairly nondescript, big brown tank that handles all the brewery’s waste, with additional material supplied by nearby businesses like Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and some local distilleries. That facility also processed some wastewater from the town of Middlebury following a spill, Fitch said.

Selectboard members gave the PurposeEnergy proposal good reviews, and agreed to waive the statutory requirement that the company give the town 45 days notice prior to filing its permit application with the PUC. “I like this,” Selectman Nick Artim said of the plan. “This is the type of renewable that strikes me as actually reliable… It’s not suddenly impacted by a (passing) cloud or loss of wind… This is very interesting to me, and I’m for it.”

“I think in spirit, we’re all in favor of anything that could reduce waste and puts it to better use,” Carpenter said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.