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August 2018

Fire cadet’s dream transcends both e language & cultur

Read about cadet firefighters and see photos & rosters of all 20 local departments in our special section.

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By CHRISTOPHER — English is MIDDLEBURY his first America is not 17-yearfirst language. has not stopped culture. But this from pursuing his child. old Sepehr Belar becoming a firefighterchilhood dream of common among That dream, so just happens to have over, dren the world Iran, where Belar grew left a begun in Tehran, fire-related tragedies up, and where n on him. strong impressio our neighborhood in “One time in exploded because of Tehran a building event, when I was a gas leak. Another on the news that disaster little: I saw a collapsed because a 12-story building and some residents of structure failure,

died.” as Belar was applying In January 2017, with the Middlebury to become a cadethe watched the news nt, in his Fire Departme of firefighters from afar as dozens battling a blaze in killed hometown were most iconic high-rises, one of the city’s them. on which collapsed later, when Belar offiA few months to say he a cadet, it’s fair cially became was getting into. 17 years knew what he typically 14 to Fire cadets are become can it with stick old. Those who s when they turn probationary firefighter they become eligible 18, at which point r I training from the to enroll in Firefighte of Fire Safety.

Vermont Division g is very impor“I think that firefightin property,” saves lives and tant because it 12) (See Dream, Page Belar -OLD Sepehr SEVENTEEN-YEARry Fire Department English is not joined the Middlebu 2017. Though commitas a cadet in , he has stayedfirefighter his first language forward to taking ted and looks he turns 18.

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Hunt in charge of fun & games in Middlebury

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One Vergennes woman shows her love for the city with flowers.

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Teacher Bob Russell replaces Mike Corey as coach of the Mount Abe boys’ soccer team. See Page 1B.

New head of recreation is familiar face

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Hard work and tenacity pay off.

Just ask Dustin Hunt.

Fourteen years ago, Hunt was carting soil and fishing debris out of the Middlebury municipal pool as a part-time laborer with the town’s Parks & Recreation Department.

On Monday he began his new job as the department’s top administrator.

“It really is a dream come true for me,” Hunt, 33, said of his new job.

Hunt began his relationship with Middlebury Parks & Recreation back in 2004. He’d just graduated from Middlebury Union High School and was looking Dustin Hunt for some “has always s u m m e r work prior to been a consummate heading off professional to Husson University and will well in Bangor, represent Maine. So the town of he took a Middlebury.” part-time job — Tom Scanlon maintaining the town’s p a r k s , swimming pool and other outdoor assets.

Hunt, a lifelong Middlebury resident, enjoyed the work.

And when he went off to Husson — where he would major in business administration with a concentration in sports management — he knew his return was inevitable.

“Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to come back to Middlebury to raise a family,” Hunt said.

And he was right.

After earning his degree in 2008, Hunt circled back to Middlebury, initially working a brief stint at Lightning Photo. It was an eightmonth prelude to rejoining Parks & Recreation, which brought him back as a part-time laborer in May of 2009.

Why would an eager person with a college degree in a lowunemployment state settle for a part-time job? Easy. For Hunt, it was about getting his foot into the door of a department he knew

Bloomin’ city

Taking over

Hospital back on sound financial path

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Green Mountain Care Board is considering a fiscal year 2019 budget proposal for Porter Medical Center that reflects a 3.2-percent increase in net patient revenue, a 4.9-percent boost in expenses and — for the second year in a row — no increase in its charges for medical services.

The proposed spending plan — and recent affiliation with the University of Vermont Health DR. FRED Network — will also allow Porter to give its staff a 2.5-percent cost-of-living salary adjustment and improve programming in several areas, including at its new ExpressCare clinic.

Dr. Fred Kniffin, PMC president, said the budget will allow the

hospital to continue its transition to a new system through which medical institutions are financially rewarded based on having a healthy constituency versus the number of expensive procedures they can deliver on an annual basis.

“Our mission for the last several years has been to improve the health of our community,” Kniffin said. “But honestly we’ve been stuck in a fee-for-service mentality. It’s time for us to walk the walk… We want KNIFFIN Addison County to be the healthiest place you could ever want to raise a family, and we want it to be a great place to grow old.”

With this paradigm shift, PMC administrators are able to pitch new amenities without always surrendering to the ledger.

(See Porter, Page 11A)

New Haven Libertarian eyes state Senate seat

DUSTIN HUNT, WHO spent the last nine years as the program coordinator for Middlebury’s Parks & Recreation Department, is the department’s new superintendent.

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herwanted to lead someday.

“I really want to thank my wife, Jade, who remained very patient for all those years when I was part-time here,” Hunt said. “She supported me, and saw the big goal was for me to end up in the position I am now in.”

Hunt’s stock at the department began to rise in early 2013, following Terri Arnold’s hiring as Middlebury’s Parks & Recreation director. One of her first moves was to create a full-time program coordinator position, and she picked Hunt to fill that job.

It was the beginning of a great professional partnership and friendship.

“Terri was an absolutely wonderful mentor to me,” Hunt said. “She always told me her main goal was to prep me for when she left.”

She closely involved Hunt in the running of the department. Arnold also encouraged Hunt to earn his state certification as a parks & recreational professional, which he did. He’s one of only 38 in Vermont to achieve that certification. “(Arnold) made work fun,” Hunt

recalled. “I loved coming here every day. As the years went on, she gave me more and more responsibility. I really owe her a great deal for my success, for prepping me for this position.”

When Arnold left Middlebury this past February to take a job as deputy director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services for the city of Edmonds in Washington state, she endorsed Hunt as her successor. As it turned out, the selectboard elected to keep the position vacant while considering a reorganization of the (See Hunt, Page 14A)

By JOHN FLOWERS Incumbent state Sen. Claire Ayer, NEW HAVEN — If Archie Flower D-Addison, has decided not to run were to come up with a campaign for re-election after 16 years in slogan, it would probably be “Live Montpelier. and let live.”

Flower is a lifelong Addison That phrase, in essence, sums up County resident. He’s always been the philosophy of the Libertarian interested in politics and gravitated Party under whose banner Flower, a toward the Libertarian Party around 47-year-old New Haven 15 years ago. He found resident, is running for “If someone himself drawn to the one of the two state Senate ideals of wants to own Libertarian seats representing Addison autonomy, freedom County, Huntington and a firearm of choice, voluntary … that’s Buel’s Gore. association and individual “It’s the golden rule,” their human judgment.

Flower said during a right. It’s an It was in 2016 that Monday interview.

Flower decided to become inalienable Flower’s entry into politically active. the Senate race adds to right.”

“I was watching the a very diverse crop of — Archie Flower Libertarian National candidates. Along with Convention and our Flower, the field includes incumbent chairman, Nicholas Sarwark, said state Sen. Chris Bray, D-New Haven; something to the effect of, ‘If you Middlebury Democrat Ruth Hardy; don’t join the party, you can’t make Addison Republican Peter Briggs; any changes,’” Flower recalled. and independents Paul Ralston of “So I stopped being a philosophical New Haven and Marie Audet of Libertarian and became a member of (See Archie Flower, Page 10A) Bridport.

Former employee returns as owner of Bristol gym

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS drawn to the social atmosphere.

BRISTOL — Bristol Fitness, that “For me it’s the sense of vibrant little gym in the basement of community — friendly, relaxed, the Old Bristol High School, changed supportive — that set Bristol Fitness ownership this month and now has a apart,” said longtime member Lauren new name: BFIT. Waite. “I know that under Kim, Kim Jacobs, who developed and BFIT will continue to be that kind managed Bristol Fitness for nearly of place, and I’m excited to see how two decades, purchased her ideas for expanding the the business on Aug. 1 Addison County health side of fitness make from her former employer, community gem even Business News this Burlington-based EDGE better.”

Sports & Fitness.

In the same spirit, fellow The walls of BFIT will soon get a member Alice Leeds last summer new paint job — in lighter colors — wrote lovingly in these pages of but they won’t be sporting televisions Jacobs’s creation: any time soon.

“The gym offers daily “No TVs,” Jacobs said. “People opportunities to connect with folks talk to one another here. There’s a in our community. Exercise puts us social aspect of coming together in a social frame of mind. We address for fitness that’s really important each other by name and notice when and healthy, especially as people regulars don’t show up. We announce age. Sometimes people will ask me each others’ birthdays and applaud when we’re going to get TVs, and I the classmate returning from an tell them, ‘As long as I’m around — extended absence while recuperating never.”’ from knee or hip surgery.”

(See Bristol gym, Page 14A) Many of the gym’s members are

FORMER BRISTOL FITNESS manager Kim Jacobs purchased the business on Aug. 1 and has updated some offerings and changed the name to BFIT. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, August 30, 2018

Faith and fellowship on tap Local church to host services at Center Street Bar

By EVAN JOHNSON church had been hoping to make their Forest Dale BRANDON — Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church services more accessible to the Brandon community. has come up with an innovative idea to encourage The church’s leadership spoke with the owners and visitors to come to downtown Brandon. On the received permission. second Sunday of the month, the church will begin Tate added that the idea of holding the service in the to hold services in an innovative new location: the bar space wasn’t a hit with the entire congregation. public dining space next to the Center Street Bar. “There have been some people that have expressed The first service is scheduled for Sept. 9. reservations or sadness about not being in a church,” While there is no construction on weekends, he said. “We’ve honored their concerns. But the Brandon’s downtown has struggled to attract visitors church is really motivated to do whatever it takes to while the streets are stripped of pavement and lined give people the benefit of the news that’s changed with machinery and equipment. Furnace Brook Wes- their lives.” leyan’s pastor Joel Tate said he hopes Bernie Carr, president of the the regular services will change that.

Brandon Area Chamber of Com“We hope that our decision to go “We hope that merce, is excited to see the move. there now sends a message about our decision to go “I’m for it,” Carr said. “If it’s how valuable the downtown is and there now sends going to get people downtown, I’m how its worth a little bit of inconfor it. It’s a great use of the space for a message about venience to enjoy and invest in,” a time when traffic might otherwise he said. “Even if it’s on a Sunday how valuable the not be very high.” morning, we’re doing it to get people downtown is and Services will have the same order downtown.” as how its worth a little a normal church, however seating While the congregation has hosted will not be in pews but in rows of Bible studies in libraries, holding a bit of inconvenience chairs and a café style with chairs church service in a location other to enjoy and invest around small tables. than a church is a first. Tate said in. Even if it’s on a “It’ll have a pretty casual, inforhe got the idea for services outside Sunday morning, mal feel because those of us that are of the church last winter when the leading will be on the same level Brandon Free Public Library and the we’re doing it to get as everyone else,” Tate said. “A Brandon Town Recreation Depart- people downtown.” small television screen will have the ment teamed up to host a trivia night — pastor Joel Tate songs and readings will be the focal in the classroom space adjacent to point.” the Center Street Bar’s main room.

Tate said the services will last “During the trivia night I started looking around about an hour and will include coffee and pastries the room and got to thinking, ‘Yeah, we could do a from Café Provence. However, Tate said those lookservice in here.’” he said. ing to pair their prayers with a pint will have to look The church currently holds services at locations in elsewhere.

Pittsfield and Forest Dale. Tate said until they pitched “The bar doesn’t open until four in the afternoon the idea to Café Provence, which owns the bar, the anyways so that won’t be an issue,” he said.

THE CENTER STREET BAR in downtown Brandon will host the Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church for Sunday services starting, Sept. 9. Services will be held on the second Sunday of the month.

Photo by Evan Johnson/Brandon Reporter

ACT camp blended fun, opportunity for teens Included field trips, cooking, hiking, more MIDDLEBURY — As Addison Central Teens wrapped up their sixth summer of camp last week, it ended with something critical to working with teens: food. A macaroni and cheese competition to be exact.

Serving 18 students this summer from Middlebury Union Middle School, Middlebury Union High School, and other area schools, Addison Central Teens (ACT) offered five one-week sessions of summer camp this year with themes ranging from Outdoor Sports to Farm-to-Teen. Led by Executive Director Zoe Kaslow, Middlebury College intern Jacqueline Palacios and recent Middlebury College grad Victor Filpo, ACT served an average of eight campers a week.

Excited about planning her first year of summer camp programming in her new role, Kaslow searched far and wide for activities and ideas.

“I wanted summer camp to be a blend of fun activities right in Middlebury’s background to remind teens how much exists locally while also providing access to further away opportunities,” she said.

Driving nearly 900 miles, stopping seven times for creemees, and competing in two cooking challenges, ACT summer camp provided teens with an invaluable summer experience: tech-free hours, time outside and new adventures. While the campers enjoyed old favorites such as paddle boating at Branbury State Park, hiking Snake Mountain and milking cows at Shelburne Farms, they also participated in unfamiliar activities. One highlight was a survivalist skills workshop in the Green Mountains with Josh Hardt of the Moosalamoo Center at Otter Valley Union High School.

Natalie Krizo, whose son Evan participated in three weeks of camp, said, “This was a great experience for my son this summer. ACT Camp was so affordable and offered great events for the kids.”

And while Kaslow felt proud of the programming ACT provided, she was overwhelmed by the amount of support she received from the community.

“As I started reaching out to community partners, they returned their support tenfold for our programming,” she said.

That collaboration was at its strongest during the Farm-to-Teen week. ACT received a tour of the Middlebury Farmer’s Market,

KARL HUBBARD FROM the Let’s Go Fishing program through the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife teaches members of the Addison Central Teens summer camp a half-day seminar about water ecology, fishing skills and ethics, as well as the rules and regulations of fishing, at Button Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh.

helped harvest green beans at the Knoll at Middlebury College, and toured the Monument Farms Dairy processing plant and farm in Weybridge.

Which is how their summer ended with food. On the last day of camp during ACT’s Farm-to-Teen week, teens made macaroni and cheese and salad for a panel of judges: Nora Peachin from Middlebury College’s FoodWorks program, Lily Branburn from HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects), Emily Landenberg from Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, and Jessica Pashko

YOUNGSTERS IN THE Addison Central Teens summer camp help pick green beans at the Knoll, Middlebury College’s organic farm, with Middlebury College interns and staff from HOPE.

from UVM’s Master of Science in Dietetics program. The teens’ dishes were judged on creativity, taste, presentation, and the “localness” of their dish — teens had to identify for the judges where they sourced their cheese, meats and produce.

Branburn of HOPE said she “was so impressed with the amazing dishes cooked by the students and their spirit and tenacity with which they presented their delicious food!

It’s partnerships like this that gives HOPE a chance to reach more members of the community in a variety of ways.”

With an aim to provide accessible programming to teens, Addison Central Teens offers their summer camp for $75 for the week in addition to awarding scholarships. This programming is made possible in part to support from the Free and Accepted Masons of Middlebury & Salisbury. The Masons believe that the youth is our future, and majority of Masonic charities are to youth organizations and individuals to help them to develop.

Other community partners included Vermont Field Sports, Vermont Department of Fishing and Wildlife, Middlebury Area Land Trust, Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, Town of Middlebury Bridge Project and the Crown Point (N.Y.) Historic Site.

While Kaslow has already begun planning for next summer, she is focused on the upcoming school year.

“It will be our best one yet.”

Panton and Waltham residential taxpayers see modest decreases

By ANDY KIRKALDY PANTON/WALTHAM — Homeowners in both Panton and Waltham saw modest decreases in their property tax bills when they opened them recently compared to their 20172018 bills. Owners of commercial property and second homes in both towns saw essentially level taxes compared to a year ago.

Panton’s residential rates remain lower than those from two years ago, although non-residential rates have risen by about 5.5 cents. A drop in the town portion of the tax bill is offsetting higher school rates.

In Waltham the town portion of the rate has remained almost constant over the past three billing cycles, while the residential and commercial school tax rates have decreased by more than 14 cents and 7.5 cents, respectively, in the same time frame.

Both communities benefitted from the third-year, 6-cent tax break awarded to Addison Northwest School District voters for backing unification in March 2016.

PANTON In setting this year’s municipal tax rate at 43.73 cents, including a veterans’ exemption, the Panton

selectboard used a surplus of more than $140,000 of unspent funds from the 2017-2018 fiscal year to lower the town rate from 55.16 cents.

That 11.16-cent decrease offset a 9.48-cent increase in the homestead school rate to $1.6502.

Overall, Panton’s new homestead tax rate is $2.0884, a 1.86-cent decrease from the 2017-2018 fiscal year.

That decrease will translate to $18.60 less in taxes per $100,000 of assessed value, assuming homeowners pay on the full assessed value of their properties.

Panton’s $2.0884 homestead rate is also about 2 cents lower than its 2016-2017 homestead rate. The homestead rate was basically level between two and three years ago.

Panton’s non-residential school tax rate this year rose by 11.85 cents to $1.5819, meaning the lower town rate did not fully offset a higher state commercial rate.

The resulting increase of 0.51 cents will mean a $5.10 in additional taxes for every $100,000 of assessed non-residential value.

That new non-residential rate is about 3.5 cents lower than the 2016-

2017 commercial rate. That change translates to $35 of lower taxes per $100,000 of assessed value.

WALTHAM A year ago Waltham residents saw their overall homestead rates plunge by 10.61 cents to $2.0442.

This year sees another 3.49-cent decrease to $2.0093.

Of that drop, 2.99 cents comes from a lower homestead rate, a decrease to $1.6293, and the rest came from a reduction in the town rate from 38.5 cents to 38 cents.

In all, homeowners who pay on the full value of their properties will

pay about $35 less per $100,000 of assessed value.

And overall Waltham homeowners are paying $141 less per $100,000 than they were three years ago.

Non-residential property owners are seeing their rates drop by 0.42 cent to $1.9419 and will pay within a few dollars of the same amount of taxes.

Waltham’s commercial rate three years ago was $2.0169, meaning the rate is now 7.5 cents lower, which translates to $75 in lower taxes per $100,000 of assessed value.

Addison Independent, Thursday, August 30, 2018 — PAGE 3A

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HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE were in Middlebury over this past long weekend for the more than 100 movies from 16 countries shown as part of the fourth annual Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. A sampling of all the activity included, clockwise from right, Vermont Symphony Orchestra members perform in Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts an original score by composer Matt LaRocca for the new film “How We See Water”; director Aube Giroux discusses her film “Modified”; Tom Herman, director of “Dateline Saigon,” stands in front of the Middlebury war monument; stars of the film “Personal Statement” Karoline Jimenez, Enoch Jemmott and Andrew Greenaway jump for joy on the Middlebury town green; film enthusiasts congregate on the red carpet before Thursday night’s opening at Town Hall Theater; and production designer Sandy Reynolds-Wasco accepts a VTeddy Award.

Photos courtesy of Anna Lueck, Chris Ingram, Mike Conley and Steve James

Everything’s coming up roses in Brandon as flower shop to return

By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — Brandon will have a flower shop again.

The Brandon selectboard on Aug. 13 unanimously approved a request from the Revolving Loan Fund Committee, which also this month approved a $25,000 loan to Ann Chartrand. All loan requests must be approved by both the committee and the selectboard.

Chartrand plans to open the Brandon Florist Shoppe at the former Brandon Auto property next to Jiffy Mart on Route 7 north of downtown

Brandon. She purchased the property from former owner Jim Bourne in June. Bourne also owns Brandon RV in Pittsford.

Chartrand is in the process of buying the floral business owned

by Bernie and Beth Carr. The Carrs discontinued their long-running floral business at Carr’s Florist and Gifts on Center Street in January.

The business is now known as Carr’s Gifts.

“I’m very excited,” Chartrand said in an interview, adding that she is hoping to open for business

in September.

Chartrand bought the cooler, wrapping counters, tables, hand tools, vases and other equipment and supplies from the Carrs, as well as the phone number — 247-5727.

Bernie Carr said he and his wife wanted to get out of the flower business and concentrate on gifts.

“We just thought if somebody could free us up for the other million things we have to do, that would be great,” he said. “Then Ann came along.”

Chartrand described herself as

a creative person who has worked with flowers for many years. She is currently taking online classes in floral design at the New York Institute of Art and Design.

The former Brandon Auto building consists of three bays, one of which will be occupied by the new flower shop. Chartrand said she hopes to offer storage in the other two bays over the winter.

“Hopefully, I’ll have more money to invest in the other two spaces in the spring,” she said, “and then I hope to rent the spaces to other

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Next war more about systems of control, not ideology For all of its warts, it was believed that social media and technology would be the fuel that continued to light the way for future democracies the world over. Authoritarians would not be able to control the spread of ideas, or opposition. This sense of freedom, and power of information, is what brought down the Soviet Union, and what prompted Tiananmen Square and what ignited the Arab Spring.

And it would continue.

That was then.

Today the outlook is less sanguine. Authoritarian regimes are using surveillance technology to essentially control those they rule.

And it’s working.

Political scientist Ian Bremmer points to several key examples as red flags. When Syria’s civil war erupted the conflict was expected to be long but it was also thought that the odds against President Bashar Assad were considerable. Today, he’s all but won. What happened?

According to Bremmer it was the Russian government that stepped in and “provided a few hundred programmers to work with the (Syrian) military, with the intention of surveilling citizen communications through text monitoring and social media and identifying exactly who was a threat to the regime.”

The behavior changed when Syrians understood that their every move was being monitored, it changed when unsuspecting people were caught and killed.

This behavior modification is happening in China as well. Protests have dropped in number and not because the level of contentment has risen, but because the Chinese government has invested enormous resources into artificial intelligence and universal facial surveillance. The government’s database is so large, and the system running it is so good, that the average Chinese person wakes up each day knowing he or she is being watched.

People who know they are being watched behave differently than those who are not watched. It’s a self-censoring process.

The Chinese government defends the process in two ways; first is the ability to fight crime more effectively (and the nation has been successful in this regard), second is the overall commitment to technology and its rewards.

But what it is, is a system of control. For Xi Jinping, who this year declared himself president for life, it’s the system of control that perpetuates his country’s march forward. It’s what buys him the time and the opportunity to solidify his nation’s direction. That direction will be guided in no small part by artificial intelligence (AI) and his nation’s determination to be at the top of the AI heap.

That’s a page out of a science fiction novel for most of us. That doesn’t make it less accurate. There is a profound worry in many of our nation’s capitals that the self-perpetuating superiority that comes with AI will be a threat to democracy as we know it.

In China’s case that doesn’t take much of an imagination. Xi Jinping is 65 years old and could easily command China’s direction for another 15-plus years. As Mr. Bremmer writes, China’s investments in other neighboring and growing economies could easily draw these nations into the Chinese orbit, economically, politically and militarily.

Twin that potential with the same efforts underway in Russia with its sophisticated technology and its commitment to undermine democracies and to stifle dissent.

Are we winning or are we losing?

We have always accepted technology as the path forward, it’s our definition of progress on almost every front, even when it’s not. It’s seen as inevitable, a force that is useless to oppose.

But there is a profound difference between technology that allows us to heat our homes more efficiently and technology that despots can use to control our behavior, which is the antithesis of freedom.

The battle of the last century was one between communism, racism and democracy, which are ideologies.

The battle of this century is far less about ideology, and much more about systems of control. It’s being termed the of “digital authoritarianism.”

This prospect makes you look at your cell phone differently, right?

Emerson Lynn St. Albans Messenger

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Defining Trump Tower meeting Merriam Webster defines treason as “the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance.”

What does one call seeking and obtaining the aid of foreign nationals and their respective nation’s resources to undermine the character of one’s opponent and gain the presidency of one’s nation?

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Failure to lower flag was petty What a small small man Donald Trump is to not fly the flag at half staff from the death through the funeral of John McCain.

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A BEEHIVE STANDS at a tilt in a field in Weybridge Tuesday afternoon.

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Modern rules for the road, rotaries Many drivers curse, shake their fists and make certain other impolite gestures at other drivers, including at me, to express their impatience and frustration.

OK, I won’t claim to be a perfect driver, but those other folks, let me tell you…

Let’s face it: Most of us think we’re pretty good behind the wheel, and that it’s other drivers who are dangerous and incompetent.

As the late wise philosopher George Carlin put it, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”

And there’s nothing like navigating three four-way-stop intersections on my daily commute and a recent trip to Massachusetts to reinforce an opinion

By Andy that some motorists, even if they’re Kirkaldy not maniacs or idiots, require a certain amount of remedial instruction. And I’m here to help, of course.

Let’s start with those four-way stops. As another philosopher, Barbie, once stated, “Math class is tough.”

But even the Massachusetts man who lost a finger on a golf course during a recent altercation with another golfer can count to four on one hand.

Here are the rules for dealing with a four-way stop: 1. First come, first served. Unless there is eye contact and a friendly wave. Really, it’s true! This happens, at least in Vermont. But if you see a driver do that in Massachusetts, don’t trust him.

2. Look at the other cars when approaching. See which ones arrive before you. Wait your turn. Actually, three is as high as you need to count. You can do it! At least if you put down that illegal phone.

3. The value or size of your car does not change the

right-of-way rule. This means you, drivers of German sedans and SUVs the size of dairy barns.

4. Your personal circumstances do not matter to other drivers, unless you have a flashing light bar on top of your vehicle and have just been called out to handle a fire, medical emergency or domestic disturbance. We do not care if you are late for work. Wait your turn. Back in the day the Middlebury College fieldhouse equipment room used to have this sign: “Your lack of planning and foresight do not constitute an emergency for me.”

5. These rules largely also apply to rotaries. Oops, I mean “roundabouts.”

My formative Massachusetts years just popped up there for a second.

For roundabouts, simply change Rule 1 to state the vehicles in the circle have the right of way. But if you are in Mass and are approaching a rotary, be wicked careful. To borrow a phrase from a great 1969 movie: “Rules?

Rules in a rotary?”

Next, regulations for two-lane roads: 1. If you are looking to enter the road from another road or a driveway and you plan to drive below the speed limit and you see a car coming, do not pull out and cut it off. Especially after looking at oncoming vehicles and thinking about it. This rule applies especially to drivers of 8-year-old Buicks and Chryslers.

2. If you are in a line of traffic behind a slower car, say five deep in an eight-vehicle train with no hope of passing the several cars in front of you, relax, enjoy the ballgame, VPR or country music on the radio. And back off from the vehicle in front of you far enough so that you can no longer read its radio display. This rule applies, again, to (See Clippings, Page 5A)

Clippings

Pantry building, step by (slow) step

In May of 2017, Mark started building me a pantry — together, one step at a time, to hammer out the details of the old-school walk-in pantry I’ve been dreaming of for what I want and what he can fit in a 5-by-10 space. years — pledging that I would have a finished space by He says this is not how he works with typical clients.

November.

I say I am not a typical client: Not only are we shackled Thanksgiving came and went, and my pantry did not together for life in an arrangement that goes beyond a get done. Mark, always the card, says he never specified normal business relationship, but also I am not paying which November. He also insists that he’s not the one him. who’s been holding up the schedule.

There are so many decisions to be made: How deep He hasn’t wanted to pressure me, he claims, but in should the cupboards be? How many shelves? How wide fact he’s been dying to start framing the cabinets. I just should the drawers be? Where will I keep the waffle haven’t given him any plans. iron?

This is partly true.

I haven’t had much luck finding I haven’t given him blueprints, per online resources. There seem se, but I have told him that I want to be only two types of pantries some shelves, some cupboards and represented. some drawers, and I want everything The first are those on fancy homethe right dimensions so that all of our design sites, where the shelves are stuff fits without too much wasted bare but for a set of matching glass space. canisters equally full of colorful

By Jessie Raymond bulk items (because who doesn’t He says I need to be more specific.

Fine. So one time I got a piece of keep three pounds of red, orange paper and drew the right end wall of and green lentils within easy reach at the pantry. It had shelves across the top and a bank of all times?) and a series of white bowls placed 18 inches drawers and cupboards on the bottom, plus side-by-side apart. Not a cereal box in sight. pullouts for trash and recycling.

The others are those seen in more practical home “Like this,” I said. magazines. These are designed by detail-oriented cooks He looked at my sketch. who arrange items by function, size and color and “This is what you want?” alphabetize their canned goods. There is a checklist by “This is what I want.” the door, and every time an item is added or removed “See, it’s gonna be a little tough, because you’ve from the pantry it is noted accordingly, using a colordrawn nine feet of cupboards, and that wall is 60 inches coded key for canned vs. boxed items, etc. long.”

Not only do I not work that way, but I automatically What a perfectionist. hate anyone who does.

Recently, I explained to him that we needed to work (See Jessie, Page 5A)

Around the bend

We want to thank this paper for the always timely, well thought out, and courageous editorials over the past few years exposing our sham president and his sycophantic allies and Republican supporters. More people need to speak out in letters to the editor and by other means in exposing what this dangerous maniac is doing to our country and our way of life.

We support a free and honest press, which is a pillar of our constitution, and any attempt to repress it, as Trump is attempting to do is nothing less than what dictators have done in other countries. You thought it couldn’t happen here?

Well think again folks. It’s way past time for complacency and thinking that “Oh, I’ll just cast my ballot in the Fall and hope it will all be fixed”. Take action before it’s too late, so you won’t have to say “Gee I wish I had spoken out sooner”.

Bruce Acciavatti Middlebury

Hardy can fill Ayers’ shoes

I met Ruth Hardy when I was three years old and attended the Middlebury Cooperative Nursery School; words such as democracy, politics and social justice were not yet in my lexicon. My biggest concern at the time was getting a good swing at recess, while Ruth was already concerned about advocating for strong schools, affordable childcare and protecting the environment.

Fast-forward sixteen years to January 2018 when I began looking for a summer internship, and I immediately thought of Ruth Hardy.

Her issues are now my issues, and as a voter, engaged citizen, and aspiring political science major, I applied to intern with Ruth Hardy and her campaign for state senate because I knew that it would be nothing short of a transformative experience.

During my work on Ruth’s campaign I learned a lot about the day to day operation of a campaign, but it was during canvassing that I learned the most. In our tumultuous political climate, it was inspiring to meet Vermonters who remain optimistic and work hard to uphold the values of their communities and local and state government. “I want Vermont to still be Vermont” answered a teacher from New Haven when asked about what issues are important to him, and after engaging in hundreds of conversations with voters across Addison County, I have no doubt that this statement will hold true.

The shared goal and common desire to create a better Vermont overshadows our many but smaller differences. Unlike the immense national partisan divide, Vermonters still seek out bipartisanship and don’t have too much pride to reach across the aisle; many times it’s their neighbor with whom they are trying to forge consensus. Thoughtful conversations and respectful confrontation go a long way with Vermonters and I am continuously heartened by Vermont voters. “I would crawl to the polls if I had to” said a 92-year-old voter with two prosthetic legs or “I just registered and I am so excited to vote for my first time” said an 18-year-old new voter.

“People over party” is another (See Letter, Page 4A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, August 30, 2018 — PAGE 5A

‘Rise for Climate’ set for Sept. 8 President Trump’s decision to The word “local” is key. Trump’s withdraw from the Paris climate climate policy is blatantly anti-sciagreement left many people with the ence and denies the overwhelming impression there’s not much Amer- consensus that climate change is real ica could do about global warming and caused by human activity. But until we get a new administration. some cities and towns have already But now an international climate committed to going fossil-free. conference — and thousands of Here in Vermont, 35 towns local events planned ahead of that and cities passed resolutions at gathering — are giving new hope town meeting calling for no new to those who see climate change as fossil-fuel infrastructure. Among a moral issue and a mortal threat to those towns were Bristol, Cornwall, civilization.

Lincoln and Monkton.

Leading up to the (Sadly absent from the conference, these “Rise list: our county’s shire for Climate” events on town of Middlebury.)

Sept. 8 will call for a Burlington became rapid shift away from America’s first all-refossil fuels to cleaner ennewable energy city, ergy. Without that shift, getting all its power scientists around the from wood chips, hydro, world agree, the amount solar and wind. Montof carbon dioxide and pelier has committed to other greenhouse gases reducing its use of fossil in the atmosphere will fuels by 80 percent by make our planet an 2030, and Vermont is increasingly hot and aiming to reduce fossil unstable place to live. fuels by 90 percent by And the world’s poorest 2050. people will suffer the “We can’t keep most. powering our lives with

by Gregory Dennis dirty fuels from the last A lead organizer of the Sept. 8 events is 350. century,” says the Rise org, the international for Climate website. climate group founded by Bill McK- “It’s time to repower our commuibben and a corps of Middlebury nities with clean, renewable energy College graduates. The organization from the sun, earth, wind and water.” takes its name from the amount of (The site also has much more info atmospheric carbon dioxide that we on Sept. 8 events including those in can have and retain a stable civiliza- Burlington, Rutland, Montpelier and tion — 350 parts per million. elsewhere in Vermont).

We’re now at 409 ppm and rising.

Among those invited to the The upcoming conference, called conference in San Francisco is the Global Climate Action Summit, Vermont’s governor, Phil Scott. But will convene mayors, governors, he has decided not to attend the sumbusiness and civil society in San mit, apparently believing there are Francisco on Sept. 12-14. It’s de- more important things than climate signed to highlight positive actions change. Maybe he’s got a stock car around the world, and inspire deeper race that day. commitments to slow alterations Gov. Scott’s lack of true engagein climate that are already causing ment with climate change puts us sea level rise and food shortages. even further away from the essential The same changes threaten to bring goal of vastly reducing the use of about massive economic and social fossil fuels. disruption within our lifetime.

“Despite all the great progress on Hundreds of environmental and climate and energy issues, Vermont social justice organizations from is going backwards on renewable around the world see the summit energy,” said Robb Kidd, the conas “an opportunity to pressure local servation program manager at the leaders to step up and do much Vermont chapter of the Sierra Club. more to stop the fossil fuel industry “Vermont is nowhere near reaching and build 100 percent renewable our renewable energy goals, and we energy for all,” says the event site, used to be known as a leader.” riseforclimate.org.

Lily Jacobsen is the volunteer

Between The Lines

coordinator for 350 Vermont: “In Vermont, we’re seeing the effects of climate change — to name a few, this crazy hot summer, and shifting ski and maple sugaring seasons — and things are getting more intense and less predictable. This place that we all love is changing frighteningly fast,” she told me.

“There’s still time to mitigate the worst effects of climate change — but time is running out,” she said.

“In many areas of social change, Vermont has held a unique position of showing the way for other states.

But in climate, we’re lagging behind. Rise for Climate provides an opportunity to call for major action on climate, and to be heard by the people who hold the power to make the sweeping, systems-level changes we need.”

Business and individuals can only do so much. What’s critically lacking is political leadership powered by citizen support. Until government officials require green energy and lead the way to sustainable sources, we can’t make the big changes.

Meanwhile, many Vermonters continue to fight against the carbon bomb that is “natural” gas. Bristol residents have sued over expansion of the Vermont Gas pipeline to that town. Construction of a Monkton gate station for the pipe is at least temporarily on hold, and citizen furor forced Vermont Gas to pay millions more for construction cost overruns.

No one is asking Vermonters to freeze in the dark, or to bear an unfair share of what needs to be done. But we urgently need to move toward a world where we burn little fossil fuel.

The Sept. 8 events provide an opportunity for us to demonstrate there is popular support for taking big steps — now, not in a decade or two when it’s too late — to stem climate change and avoid the dangerous new planet that our children and grandchildren will otherwise inherit.

Or as we used to put it, you’ve got a choice. You can either be part of the pollution, or part of the solution.

Gregory Dennis’ column appears here almost every other Thursday and is archived on his blog at gregdennis.wordpress.com. Email” gregdennisvt@yahoo.com. Twitter: @greengregdennis.

Letters to the Editor Project Independence like ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’ I recently attended the movie “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

It is the story of Fred Rogers, his ground-breaking children’s TV show “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

His simple philosophy of love and respect changed the genre of children’s TV forever and for the better. He believed that all children should know they are special, loved, respected and safe. As a result, he became much loved by children all over the world. His show “Mr.

Rogers’ Neighborhood” reached all the corners of the earth.

As a senior citizen I have found a neighborhood for us here in Middlebury — Project Independence, a day program for seniors.

Our neighborhood is found in a beautiful white sprawling building surrounded by colorful gardens. We enter into a world where we feel cared for, safe and respected — all things that bring peace and joy. We enjoy games, exercise, music, art

or just visiting. Meals are delicious and filled with friends exchanging their experiences. Bright open rooms, outdoor porches and patio let us enjoy the garden. Small rooms tucked away in corners allow for reading, napping or time alone.

What a wonderful neighborhood!

We are so thankful. Middlebury is richer for it’s being here — it is a special place.

Miriam Hardy Middlebury

Clippings (Continued from Page 4A) many drivers of luxury and domestic imports and also to a number of owners of domestic full-size latemodel pickups with tool bins, rifle racks and dual rear wheels.

Finally, we must discuss Interstate etiquette. If there is such a thing. But here are a few simple rules: 1. If you are driving below the speed limit, stick to the right lane.

Those people waving and gesturing at you are not expressing their gratitude.

2. If a driver using cruise control passes your vehicle, and you then in turn overtake that driver and slow down, and the driver with cruise control then passes you again without changing speeds, you may not then pass the cruise-control driver again and glare at said driver or make any gestures unacceptable in polite society. This rule is based on multiple true stories. Corollary: Drivers who have trouble maintaining a consistent speed should consider relying on cruise control, or at least pay more attention to the task at hand and not to their phones, cigarette lighters or Happy Meals.

3. If you are flying along at 85 or 90 miles per hour on a 65 mph highway, you may not gesticulate wildly and tailgate mercilessly because you must slow down when a vehicle with cruise control set at a radar-friendly 73 mph uses the left lane to pass slower traffic.

Addendum: This rule might or might not be based on recent true stories involving an Audi from Quebec or a Mazda3 from Mass. Also, certain elements of this paragraph

Lifting my voice Last night, I sang with 30 or so women at one of the open sings regularly offered by Womensing, a local a capella group. This was a perfect way to finally shake off the mental and physical fatigue that had descended upon me after directing a ten-day residency that required me to work 12 hours a day.

Singing has always brought me pleasure and, as it turns out, it is physiologically and emotionally beneficial.

As a writer, a teacher of online classes, and a director of a low-residency program, I am in frequent contact with people by phone, email, discussion forums, and videoconferences. I appreciate the ability to get work done without driving several or many miles a day.

These conveniences have their downsides, of course. Sitting for too long has been associated with decreased blood flow to the brain, increased risk of heart failure, and even increased mortality.

My aching back and knees let me know that I have to get up from the computer if I want to stay healthy.

And while it is great to talk to folks via phone or video, face-toface contact — unmediated by a computer screen — is a welcome change. Physical activity and being in the same room with others have become regular items on my to-do lists. Group singing is a good way to accomplish both.

There have been many studies about the benefits of singing. In his book, “When: The Scientific

Ways of Seeing

By Ruth Farmer

Secrets of Perfect Timing,” Daniel Pink makes the point that people who sing in groups have a greater sense of well-being than those who sing alone.

In their “Journal of Voice” article, “A Review of the Physiological Effects and Mechanisms of Singing,” Kang et al discuss the findings of a study of 210 adults, which revealed that those in a singing group had reduced incidences of depression, were more resilient, and had enhanced quality of life.

Decreased cortisol levels among the study group suggest that singing is a stress-reducing activity.

Singing also improved neurological networks, thus enhancing happiness and immune function. In the “Evolution and Human Behavior” article, “Singing and social bonding,” Weinstein et al show that group singing fosters closeness whether or not people know each other.

Breathing, clapping, and moving around the beautiful Open Sky Studio as we sang was exhilarating.

Because I am an introvert, I had to talk myself into leaving my house. Once I was there, I found camaraderie with women I knew and those whom I met for the first time.

In addition, the songs that were chosen were tributes to the

power of hope, faith, and peace: Melanie DeMore’s song, “One Foot/Lead With Love” urges us to face our fears and live with hope. DeMore’s, “I Will Be Your Standing Stone” is a testament to the power of friendship. “Dona Nobis Pacem” (Grant Us Peace) and “Freedom is Coming” (a South African song) are calls to peace and justice.

A member of Womensing had composed music for a Rumi poem. The song was a lyrical manifestation of the night’s experience: We are the night ocean filled with glints of light. We are the space between the fish and the moon, while we sit here together While singing is often considered entertainment, a passive enjoyment of someone else’s labors, there is a rich tradition of singing as community building: marches, protests, or religious services; all of which I have regularly participated in.

Last night’s experience was singing for the sheer pleasure of hearing my voice in unison with the voices of others. And when I arrived home, my exhaustion was gone. My body, mind, and spirit were synchronized through the power of song.

Ruth Farmer is a published essayist and poet. She directs the Goddard Graduate Institute in Plainfield, and is sole owner of Farmer Writing and Editing (ruthfarmer.com).

Letter (Continued from Page 4A) theme I heard time and again at campaign events, while knocking on doors, meeting voters at the fair, or marching in a parade. Civility, respect and kindness are fundamentally what matter to many Vermont voters.

While my formal internship on Ruth Hardy’s campaign is over, I will be cheering and supporting Ruth from afar. Working on Ruth’s campaign confirmed what I already

knew about her; she has a ferocious work ethic, is unapologetic about the issues she is passionate about, and listens well. It is these qualities that have defined her success with public service thus far and will make her an even more successful senator.

“Will you be a fierce legislator?” a Huntington man asks as his young daughter stands by his side. While I, of course, immediately know the answer, I love watching the girl’s

eyes widen as Ruth speaks and recognize that she sees what I see in Ruth; a role model for women in politics. While Senator Claire Ayer leaves very big shoes to fill, I am very confident that Ruth Hardy will fill them with her immense love of Vermont, her advocacy for education, healthcare, community, and the environment; all while wearing her fierce cowboy boots!

Abigail Benz Middlebury

the counter and leaving an eddy of onion skins in my wake — you’d think I was a contestant in some sort of speed-cooking competition where the penalty for coming in second was death. (Note to Food Network: This is a brilliant idea for a show.)

I’m sure there’s an ideal pantry layout for me; I just don’t know what it is yet. Fortunately, Mark is playing along. Whether he’s being a good husband or he’s just too tired to argue, he has started framing up the base cabinets in his workshop, and he’s letting me make decisions as he

goes.

Just before he makes a cut, I shout “Stop!” and run into the house with the tape measure. I check the diameter of my largest stockpot or skillet, run back out to the shop to give him the OK (or, more often, a revised measurement), and he cuts.

It’s not the most efficient process, but we are getting closer to having a functional, finished pantry.

Call me overconfident, but another November is coming around soon, and I think it just might be the one.

Jessie (Continued from Page 4A) I need a space where I can grab things quickly — suggesting open shelves — but where my cavalier storage habits are hidden — requiring closed cupboards. I don’t want to say I’m a slob, but the completely open-shelved pantry at our last house usually looked like it had just been hit by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake.

My food storage habits reflect my cooking style: off-the-cuff and whirlwind. To see me flying around the kitchen — splashing olive oil on

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Allan Duclos, 60, New Haven NEW HAVEN — Allan L. Duclos, 60, of New Haven passed away on Aug. 26, 2018, in New Haven. He was amongst friends and passed while working the farm and fields surrounding the home that he built and so loved.

Allan was born to Robert and Anita Duclos in Middlebury. He graduated from Middlebury Union High School.

A master craftsman, Allan spent his life creating with his hands and giving endlessly to all of his family and friends. His passion and talent for his trade are exemplified in untold numbers of homes and businesses.

Allan built and furnished places of character for people he cared about — instilling beauty and love through his craft. Allan worked alongside many crews throughout his life, ultimately maintaining a career for over 13 years with R.K. Miles in Middlebury.

Allan loved the woods, waters, and fields of Vermont. He was an avid angler, hunter, and gardener. He also loved hockey, motorcycles, BBQ, and a bargain deal. His largest passion, however, was giving anything and everything for his sons, family, and friends.

Allan also valued his time spent skating the ice with friends; he was a steadfast member of the Zamboni crew at Middlebury College — attending nearly every hockey game during his decades-long tenure.

Allan is survived by his mother Anita of Middlebury; sons Timothy (Sarah Lang) of Brattleboro, and Brian of Lexington, Va.; his siblings,

ALLAN L. DUCLOS Cairle Ault (Ray) of Proctor, James (Christina Ellison) of Cornwall, Kathleen of Starksboro, Gail Lapierre (Claude) of Shelburne; sister-in-law Anne McNamara Duclos of New Haven, as well as six nephews and one niece.

He was predeceased by his father Robert, his brother David, and his nephew Levi.

In memory of Allan, we ask that you pass on the same generosity Allan embodied — to take the time to help those around you.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 2-4 p.m. at his home at 1725 South Street (Tioli Dr.), New Haven. ◊

Robert Duprey, 65, Panton PANTON — Robert Merrill Duprey passed away at UVM Medical Center August 26, 2018 in Burlington, Vt., due to an aneurysm at the age of 65.

Robert was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Burlington, Vt., to his parents, Robert Richard Duprey and Verna Mae Patten.

After high school he entered the U.S Marine Corps in 1972, attended boot camp at Parris Island, and was stationed at Aberdeen, Md., where he trained in small weapon repair. Robert completed his service in Parris Island.

While there he received a pistol and rifle marksmanship medal, and was honorably discharged in 1974.

He married the love of his life and his best friend Sandra Marie Doxter on Nov. 4, 1972. After serving they returned home to Vermont where he enjoyed hunting, trapping, and fishing. Robert retired from Goodrich Aerospace in 2008. He enjoyed his retirement by feeding birds, singing and playing his guitar, playing shuffleboard, bingo, and pool with all of his friends and family at Whispering Pines Campground. In 2015, Robert and Sandra started a new adventure in Tennessee where they met great friends.

Robert’s family, children, and grandchildren were the light of his life. He was extremely proud of his children. He is survived by his son Anthony Duprey, wife Amal C. Neary, and their children Arianna, Emma, Peighton, Rebekah, Elijah, and his student exchange grandson, Albert.

He is also survived by his daughter Lynn Marie Kayhart, her husband Christopher Kayhart and their children Reagan and Parker.

He leaves his favorite aunts and

ROBERT MERRILL DUPREY uncles William (Bill) and Cheryle Patten and Marilyn and Alroy Aunchman. He is also survived by his brother Richard (Duke) Duprey, sister Delores (Dee) Duprey, sister in laws, cousins and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Friday Aug. 31, at the Brown McClay Funeral home in Vergennes from 6-8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Gage cemetery in Ferrisburgh followed by a reception at Victory Baptist Church.

Robert’s family encourages you to celebrate his life by wearing your favorite Hawaiian shirt to the services.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad.◊

Troy Gadue, 56, Lincoln Laurie Raymond celebration of life FERRISBURGH — Laurie A. Humiston Raymond passed away unexpectedly Aug. 26, 2018, at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vt. There will be no calling hours per Laurie’s request. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, at the American Legion in Vergennes.

All are welcome to join family and friends. A full obituary will be in the Monday’s edition of the Addison Independent.

LAURIE A. HUMISTON RAYMOND

LINCOLN — Troy Jay Gadue, 56, passed away unexpectedly from an ATV accident on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Lincoln.

He was born March 21, 1962, in Burlington, the son of the late Arthur Gadue Jr. and his mother Wilma Hallock.

He enjoyed fishing, stock car racing, and tinkering on motors.

Troy is survived by his two sons Trevor and wife Rachel and Tyler Gadue; his mother Wilma Hallock and step father Clarence Hallock; his sister Starlene Poulin and husband Patrick; a niece Kimberly and husband Andrew Richard and their children Nolan and Adeline Richard; a nephew Jeffrey Brown and wife

Paula and their children Kora and Kamden Brown.

He was predeceased by brother Kevin Gadue and his father Arthur Gadue Jr. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Aug. 30, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, at Huntington Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hinesburg Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Center, Boardman Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, or Alzheimer Association, Vermont Chapter, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, Williston, VT 05495. To send online

Mortimer Harman Jr., 91, Issaquah, Wash.

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Mortimer F. Harman Jr., 91, died at home in Issaquah, Wash. on Aug. 16, 2018 after a courageous four-year battle against glioblastoma.

Mort was born on Feb. 24, 1927, in New York City, the son of Mortimer F. Harman, Sr. and Clara Freese. He grew up in White Plains, N.Y., and also lived in North Tarrytown (now Sleepy Hollow), N.Y.; Middlebury, Vt.; Orleans, Mass.; and Issaquah. He graduated from Middlebury College and the New York Law School, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard at the end of World War II. After briefly practicing law, he turned to building single-family homes and real estate.

Music was his passion. He played clarinet and saxophone in bands in high school, college and the Coast Guard. He performed with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Hudson Valley Symphony. He enjoyed performing and listening to Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. Scottish country dancing was another passion,

and he enjoyed dancing with groups on his travels around the world.

Survivors include his wife and companion of nearly 70 years, Edith Harman; his four children, Susan Hamke (Kurt) of Sammamish, Wash.; Pamela of Seattle, Wash.; Kent (Tammy) of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and Scott (Patty Sheetz) of Alexandria, Va.; four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Anne Chrystie, of Boynton Beach, Fla. and seven nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Lynne Taylor, Dr. Charles Nussbaum, Dr. Kenneth Kay and the staff of Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Wash., and Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle for their extraordinary care and compassion.

A private family memorial service will be held later this summer in Issaquah. Donations in his honor may be made to Evergreen Health Hospice Services Foundation, 12040 NE 128th, MS 5, Kirkland, WA 98034-3013.◊

College community chorus sets 2018 season schedule MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College Community Chorus begins a new season preparing for the ensemble’s annual Thanksgiving concerts. This year’s theme is “A Song Arising.”

The chorus will depict the power of music in our lives with a number of works composed during the past twelve years. They include “Earth Song” by Frank Ticheli, “The Song Arising” by Frank Martin and “Alway Something Sings” by Dan Forrest.

The chorus will also sing “Vida Atrevida,” composed by Middlebury’s Sam Guarnaccia, in his dramatic new 2018 setting of Chilean songwriter Violeta Parra’s words, “Thank you, life, for giving me so much. You gave me laughter and you gave me tears. The two elements that make up my song, and your song, and everyone’s song, which is my very song.”

We will depict hope for the world around us in “Muusika” by Estonian composer Pärt Uusberg, and in Jake Runestad’s award-winning setting of “The Peace of Wild Things” by poet Wendell Berry. Ideas of reconciliation and peace come alive in Connor Koppins new setting of the poem “I Dream a World” by noted American author Langston Hughes.

The program will incorporate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s very first and last choral pieces: a setting

of Kyrie Eleison for choir and string quartet, and the final movement of his Requiem and bridge these two selections with “Illumination,” a prayerful Latin text originating from 17th-century Ireland, set by composer Michael McGlynn, arranger for the Celtic ensemble Anúna. Many other songs of celebration and thanksgiving are also part of this year’s repertoire.

Conductor Jeff Rehbach notes that this program offers singers the opportunity to explore a rich variety of styles of historic and present-day music. Rehbach begins his nineteenth consecutive season as director of the College Community Chorus, and Timothy Guiles returns as the choir’s virtuoso accompanist.

The choir welcomes all interested singers to join the ensemble during September. Participants should plan to attend at least one rehearsal each week. Numbering nearly 100 singers, the group welcomes without audition all singers who can follow a musical score. Its members travel from throughout the region to participate in this 150-year-old community tradition, hosted by Middlebury College.

Regular rehearsals take place on Tuesday and Sunday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. in Mead Chapel, beginning Sept. 11. For additional information, check on the web at go.middlebury.edu/communitychorus or contact director Jeff Rehbach

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Letters to the Editor McCain leaves a lasting legacy

America lost a man of great integrity and strong principles, a genuine hero and a patriotic American on Friday with the passing of John McCain. As a progressive Democrat I did not often agree with his positions on the issues but I respected them and celebrated the fundamental right we

have to disagree. If our democracy is to remain healthy we must have principled disagreements and we must be able to compromise.

Compromise is not a dirty word but rather part of the foundation of our republic.

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Jerome supported for House seat

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S.T.E.A.M. GIRLS CAMP was in full swing in the Middlebury Recreation Center gym this week and last. Here Camp Counselor and Middlebury Union High School sophomore Sarah Nicolai, right, works with campers Meredith Prouty, 8, left, and Rosa Wurst, 7, both of Weybridge, earlier this month.

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New ‘blockchain’ law could create new jobs

By XANDER LANDEN VTDigger.org Lawmakers, the governor and Vermont business leaders hope a newly minted law will make Vermont a hotspot for blockchain technology and companies that want to use it.

The law, which took effect in July, creates a new type of business entity, “blockchain-based limited liability companies,” for entrepreneurs and companies who want to prioritize and create custom governance structures tailored to the technology.

Gov. Phil Scott and lawmakers who worked to pass the blockchain law in the last legislative session gathered in South Burlington’s City Hall Tuesday afternoon to tout the legislation at a ceremonial signing.

Scott said the law could help create new jobs and spur economic innovation by encouraging businesses to experiment with the burgeoning technology which has already seen applications in the retail, real estate and agricultural industries, to name a few.

“This will help solidify Vermont’s position as an innovation leader and demonstrate our openness to trying new ideas,” Scott told reporters Tuesday.

Blockchain is best known as the technology underlying cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. But more generally it’s a decentralized system of record keeping — one that’s increasingly being harnessed by businesses around the world.

Through the system, transactions and data are recorded in a chain of “blocks” across a network of computers, and many computers deployed to verify that the data being recorded is unchanged.

The distributed “ledger” of transactions is often public and secured using cryptography. Because of its decentralized nature, experts say the information on these ledgers is hard — if not impossible — to hack or change, unlike records kept in a single database.

Scott and legislators have compared the new blockchain law to the many laws the state has passed to foster the captive insurance industry.

Captive insurers, also known as “captives,” are small insurance companies set up and owned by larger companies. As of this year, more than 1,100 of them are based in Vermont.

By paving the way for companies that use blockchain to set up in Vermont, policymakers hope the state could see success on a similar scale to the captives industry.

“I think it does have the potential to be huge for the state if we allow these business entities to incorporate here, whereas they’re not really possible in other states,” said Jill Rickard, director of policy at Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation. “We’re the first mover in this area and it has the possibility to be a very huge innovation.”

This year’s blockchain law isn’t Vermont’s first.

In 2016, Vermont passed a law that made blockchain records admissible in court — and one municipality has already made use of the technology.

In January, Propy Inc., a blockchain startup based in Palo Alto, Calif., partnered with the South Burlington city clerk’s office on a pilot program to record property transactions using blockchain.

This year, South Burlington be-

came the first local government in the websites and social media companies country to use blockchain to record a do. property title.

“In a nutshell the [personal informaIn addition to allowing compa- tion protection company] framework nies to incorporate as provides the opportunity blockchain-based LLCs, “This will for companies looking to the law enacted this year help solidify come down on the side tasks the Department of Vermont’s of the consumer with Financial Regulation with regard to data privacy,” reviewing possible appli- position as said David Thelander, cations of blockchain to an innovation an attorney with the law the insurance and banking leader and firm Gravel & Shea, industries and considering demonstrate which helped design the other regulatory changes our openness blockchain legislation. the state should make in Thelander said that to trying new since relation to the technology. the new law took The law also creates an- ideas.” effect, his law firm has other new kind of business — Gov. Phil Scott registered two companies entity called a personal as blockchain-based information protection company. The LLCs and has received interest from focus of these companies would be many others. guarding consumers’ data, rather than Other states including Wyoming selling or sharing it, like many large and Arizona have recently passed

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laws to carve out a legal framework for blockchain technology.

“The race is definitely on,” Thelander said, “and we want to maintain Vermont’s premiere reputation as a conservative, responsible environment for new technologies, while embracing and creating a positive ecosystem for development of new technologies like blockchain.”

Election season is upon us and it is time to think about how we are going to vote and what informs that decision. Party affiliation is not persuasive for us in the voting booth. Rather, we focus on the issues, the character, conduct and background of the candidates, and which person we judge has the best qualities to build relationships with colleagues to get things done. In the case of the State House seat for Brandon, Pittsford and Sudbury we support Stephanie Jerome.

Stephanie is a doer and supports her priorities with active involvement. She is the current chair of the Brandon Planning Commission and a member of the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce and a past president of the same. She volunteered at Neshobe School and Otter Valley in various capacities. She and her husband, Brian, own and run Visual Learning Systems, a successful business for over 20 years. As a business owner she supports strong academic and technical educational

opportunities for younger people to develop employable skills.

Stephanie and Brian have three college-age children so she understands the challenges working mothers face. Livable and equitable wages and affordable child-care are two of those challenges she will fight for. Stephanie is also an advocate for quality and affordable health care for all citizens including the treatment of addiction diseases and mental health illnesses.

This Rutland County native has a love for her state and the belief in small towns as places where people can build community. Stephanie has many life experiences that enrich her understanding of the challenges we all face as Vermonters, and she has the energy and passion to commit to the greater good and the wisdom to listen to and learn from others. She will be a superb representative for us in the State House.

Larry & Nancy Rowe Sudbury

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279 Main St. Come celebrate the return to school with LEGO challenges. Race against the timer to build your creation with the library’s huge LEGO collection. Snack Twist O’ Wool Spinning will be served.

Guild meeting in Middlebury.

Tobacco cessation program in MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION — a suite of Thursday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Middlebury. Wednesday, Sept. 5, American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. There 5 p.m., at Porter Medical Center, meditative practices improving wellness, offered at Vergennes will be a general meeting, spin/knit-in, 115 Porter Dr. The first meeting in Movement Studio, 179 Main St., Vergennes, weekly and a show and tell. All are welcome. multi-week session. Registration beginning Thursday, Sep. 27th ‑ Nov. 15th @ 6:00 p.m.

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“Wild Cousins of our Best MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL — Adult Classes: Clay: Mon Friends: Coyotes and Artist’s opening reception other Canids” in Salisbury. & Weds Wheel & Mon AM Hand Building, Thurs AM in Brandon. Friday, Aug. 31, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Oils, Friday Expressive Painting, Thurs PM Drawing, Mon PM 4-7 p.m., Compass Music and Salisbury Congregational Church, Oils Kids: Clay Wheel & Hand Building, DIY Room Décor, Arts Center, 33 Jones Rd. Brandon artist, 853 Maple St. Sue Morse of Tecari Shuman presents an exhibition of Keeping Track gives this presenHoliday Gifts middleburystudioschool.org Contact 42 paintings of abstract and modern art tation on our pets’ wild cousins Barb at 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com that he has developed over the past year as part of the Salisbury Summer and a half. Shuman’s work explores the Series. Free and open to the Hike into History in Orwell. Sunday, Sept. 2, 1-3 depth of his personal trials and life experipublic. p.m., Mt. Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Shoreham Historical Society meeting in Shoreham. ences creatively and imaginatively expressed through Independence Rd. On this guided tour, walk in the his art. On display through Sept. 29.

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers. Wear walkAshley Wolff opening reception in Brandon. Friday, Main St. Guest speaker Ron Morgan and will discuss ing shoes and dress for the weather for this Vermont Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St. “Visualizing History — Illustrating the Construction of Archaeology Month program.

Come and meet Wolff and see her vibrant gouache and the Great Bridge between Ticonderoga and Mount watercolor paintings. The exhibit runs Aug. 31-Nov. 5. Opening and artist talk in Rochester. Sunday, Sept. 2, Independence — March, 1777.” There will be a brief 4-5 p.m., Big Town Gallery, 99 N. Main St. New show More info at 802-247-4956. business meeting as well as light refreshments served. of work by Laura Parker and Carolie Parker. More info Starline Rhythm Boys in New Haven. Friday, Aug. All are welcome. at bigtowngallery.com.

31, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Vineyard opens at 5:30 for picnicking. Bring a lawn Joan Hutton Landis Summer Reading Series in Rochester. Sunday, Sept. 2, 5-8 p.m., Big Town chair and relax at the end of your week with a glass Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Come hear authors Margi of wine and great music by Vermont’s beloved vintage Rogal, Woon-Ping Chin and Carolie Parker read from Rummage sale/flea market in Vergennes. country and rockabilly band. Wine by the glass and hot their work. More info at bigtowngallery.com.

Thursday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Peter’s food and available for purchase.

Catholic Church, 85 South Maple St. Bring your Dinoman in Rochester. Friday, Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m., Middlebury College Community Chorus workshop in Middlebury. Sunday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m., Mahaney Center BigTown Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Bob Lisaius, a paleown bag. Price based on the size of the bag. for the Arts room 221, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come join Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, ontologist from Warren, thrills, entertains, and educates the chorus for a “pre-rehearsal” in anticipation of reguabout the Age of Dinosaurs, fossils, and science.

Sept. 6, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory lar rehearsals that begin Sept. 11. A few pieces from Joining Dinoman will be his life-sized prehistoric Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at the fall program will be introduced along with music friends. Picnic style seating. Bring a blanket. First come 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at reading and notation. Open to all (high school, college, best seat. Wood-fired pizza for sale, $15 - $20, 4-6 p.m. noon of chicken cacciatore, home fries, Oregon blend and adults) without audition. More info contact conduc& after performance. Tickets $10/children 5 and under vegetables, wheat bread, and peanut butter cookies. tor Jeff Rehbach at 802-989-7355. free. Rain location Rochester School Gymnasium.

Bring your own place setting. Advanced reservations Point CounterPoint Faculty Concert in Middlebury. required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Open to Friday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age.

Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Come hear these Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388talented musicians as they play chamber music. Part 2287 to inquire.

Green Mountain Club annual corn roast of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series. FreeSenior meal in Bristol. Thursday, Sept 6, noon, The and potluck in Middlebury. Monday, Sept. will donation.

First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. Menu includes 3, 4 p.m. Hosted by Ginny Heidke at her home meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, homemade rolls in Middlebury. RSVP to ginnypots@comcast.net or and blueberry dessert. Suggested donation is $4.

802-989-7272 for details about the potluck and to Come early and talk with friends and make new ones. indicate what food you will bring. Guests are always To be on the list call Nancy at 802-453-5276. welcome. For other events and activities visit www.

Pre-yard-sale breakfast in Shoreham. iHome demonstration and MiddMUG meeting gmcbreadloaf.org.

Saturday, Sept. 1, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham in Middlebury. Thursday, September 6, 7 p.m., Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Fuel Labor Day celebration in Middlebury. Monday, Sept. 3, Conference Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. 4-7 p.m., Middlebury town green. Join Senator Bernie up for Shoreham’s town-wide yard sale with blueMiddlebury Macintosh User Group’s first meeting for Sanders at the annual Middlebury Labor Day celebraberry pancakes, French toast, sausages, home fries, the fall will focus on iHome, which allows to control tion on the Town Green, featuring music from Mimi quiche or egg dishes, fruit, and beverages. Tickets $8 your home’s heat, lights, locks, temperature, and other Bain Family & Friends and A2VT. Free food and an adults/$4 children under 12/$20 families. Bring a nonthings through your Apple device. All levels of skills are exciting group of speakers, including Sanders. More perishable food item to help those in need. welcome. Anyone can offer ideas or requests for our info at go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/other/ Town-wide yard sale in Shoreham. Saturday, Sept. 1, agenda. Bring your devices and we’ll help each other gpg5bl.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Time for a treasure hunt. Maps available have more fun and be more productive. More info at Saturday morning at the Halfway House Restaurant, MiddMUG2018@gmail.com.

Maplefields Mobile on Route 22A, Platt Memorial Library and Shoreham Congregational Church. TO get on the map call 802-897-5841.

Blood pressure and foot care clinic in Fireman’s Dinner in Shoreham. Saturday, Sept. 1 4-7 Forest Dale. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 9:30 a.m., Rummage sale/flea market in Vergennes. p.m., Shoreham Fire Station, Firehouse Rd. Stash Brandon Senior Center, 1591 Forest Dale Rd. Friday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Peter’s those yard sale finds and enjoy barbecue beef and Catholic Church, 85 South Maple St. Bring your pork, baked potato with all the fixings, green salad, Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory own bag. Price based on the size of the bag. corn on the cob, dessert and beverage. The Kevin Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Brisson Band will play till 9 p.m. Tickets $12 adults/$10 a.m. for bingo, and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of Sept. 7, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Doors open seniors/kids 5-12 $6/4 and under free. Take out availsweet and sour chicken over rice pilaf, Japanese mixed at 11 a.m. Menu includes roast turkey, mashed potaable. More info at 802-897-5841 for information. vegetables, wheat bread, and sliced pears. Bring your toes, gravy, green beans, tossed salad, dinner roll, and Night Tree in concert in Ripton. Saturday, Sept 1, at own place setting. Advanced reservations required. chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. $5 suggested 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community House, Route 125.

Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age donation. Advanced tickets required. Call Michelle at Doors open at 7 p.m. Come hear Night Tree’s unique 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may 802-377-1419. Bring your own place setting. Open to instrumentation and repertoire. Refreshments availbe provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. able. The Ripton Community House is wheelchair Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388accessible but the bathrooms are not. Call ahead 2287 to inquire. for a slot on the open mic list. Admission $15 generOpening reception and gallery talk in Middlebury. ous/$10 general admission/$3 children. More info at Friday, Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, 802-388-9782.

“Hitler vs. Picasso and the Others” 88 Main St. Complimentary locally sourced food and Kosi performs in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., in Middlebury. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 11 drink, including beer, wine, craft cheeses, produce Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear this a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. and more will be served at the opening of the Vermont New York City-based singer-songwriter with nappy hair Pleasant St. The first film in THT’s 2018-2019 Great Folklife Center’s new exhibit: “Growing Food, Growing and jazz roots switches styles more quickly than you Art Wednesdays reveals the Nazi obsession with art, Farmers. A Vermont Folklife Center Vision & Voice can follow; from jazz, to rock, then folk, but never more giving viewers a rare look at Nazi-condemned works Exhibition.” On display through December. than a few steps away from the blues. Tickets $20. that have finally come to light. Tickets are $13/$8 for Bread & Puppet in Rochester. Friday, Sept. 7, 6-8 Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations students, available at the THT Box Office: 802-382p.m., BigTown Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Bread & Puppet required for dinner and recommended for the show.

9222, townhalltheater.org, or in person Mondayreturns with The 6000 Generation Circus, a celebraVenue is BYOB. More info at 802 247-4295 or e-mail Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. tion of 6000 generations of human revolution against info@brandon-music.net.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, human management, featuring giant dwarves and Sept 5. 11 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek cardboard grasshoppers, and powered as always by Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon of the hot sounds of the Bread & Puppet Circus Band. cavatappi pasta with cheese, broccoli florets, whole Wood-fired pizza for sale, $15 - $20, 4-6 p.m. & after beets, wheat bread, and yogurt parfait with peaches.

Masonic Breakfast in Bridport. Sunday, performance. Tickets $10/children 5 and under free.

Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donaSept. 2, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Bridport Masonic Rain location Rochester School Gymnasium. tion. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at Hall, 52 Crown Point Rd. Come for an all-youKevin Brisson in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m., 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and can-eat pancake breakfast, with plain and blueberry Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Come hear Brisson’s their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs, coffee, rockin’ Country music and help raise funds for to someCall ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire. juice and fruit cup. Adults $8/children $3. All proceeds one who absolutely deserves our love and support benefit Masonic charities. More info contact Russ buck Back to school LEGO challenge hour in Shoreham. while he kicks cancers teeth. 18 and older. Tickets $20, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 3 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, at 802-758-2685. available at the door.

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THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE Community Chorus will offer pre-season workshops on Sunday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., at the Mahaney Center for the Arts Room 221, 72 Porter Field Rd. A few pieces from the fall program will be introduced along with music reading and notation.

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MALT AND ARI ROCKLAND-MILLER of The Mushroom Forager will hold a hands-on mushroom foraging workshop in Middlebury on Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., introducing gourmet and medicinal wild mushrooms of autumn. The location will be decided closer to the time of the workshop to ensure a successful forage.

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Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help us survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area of in Middlebury. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. For more information, call 802-388-6019 or 802-388-1007.

13th annual Kelly Brush Ride in Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Participants can register online to ride 100, 50, 20 or 10 miles, and/or play a round of golf at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course at Middlebury College.

More info at kellybrushfoundation.org/kellybrushride.

Mushroom foraging workshop in Middlebury.

Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meet up locale TBD. Join MALT and Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager for a hands-on workshop introducing gourmet and medicinal wild mushrooms of autumn.

Pre-registration required at maltvt.org/get-involved/ programs. More info at 802-388-1007 or info@maltvt. org.

Fall Rummage and food sale in Shoreham. Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m-2 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Find great bargains in clothes and good food items. Clean donations will be accepted from 1 to 3 on Thursday and Friday afternoon before the sale. More info call Jeri at 802-897-8591.

Rummage sale/flea market in Vergennes. Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 85 South Maple St. Bring your own bag. Price based on the size of the bag.

Soldiers Atop the Mount in Orwell. Saturday, Sept.

8, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mt Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Reenactors take over the Mount, to honor the American, British, and German garrisons of 1776 and 1777. Demonstrations of Revolutionary War camp life, military tactics (follow soldiers on a woods skirmish), colonial crafts and skills, and firing artillery. New offerings both days. Activities for children. Call for details. Vermont Archaeology Month program.

Harvest fair in Rochester. Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rochester Park, Route 100. Live entertainment all day, food, crafts, games, flower show, and more.

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Roast Pork Supper in Vergennes. Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-6:30 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist Church, Main St. across from the Vergennes Opera House.

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Served buffet style. Adults $9/children $5. Take out available. More info at 802-877-3150.

Late Summer Dinner in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Thomas and Grace Episcopal Church, Route 7, downtown. Dinner features cold salads with ham and turkey, pickles, and rolls with brownies and ice cream for dessert. A good will offering will be taken at the door to benefit Rutland Meals on Wheels and the Brandon Senior Citizens Center Floor Fund. Parking available along Route 7 and Prospect St. and behind the red brick house on the corner of Prospect and Route 7.

Opera Company of Middlebury Gala in Middlebury.

Saturday, Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Celebrate its 15th anniversary when performers from OCM’s first 15 seasons will travel back to Middlebury from across the country to perform arias and duets that captivated audiences. Tickets for table seating with food provided by the Waybury Inn and cash bar starting at $100, Balcony seating $4., are available at townhalltheater.org or 802-382-9222.

More info at ocmvermont.org.

“Sherlock Holmes” on screen in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Recently discovered in France after being lost for nearly a century, see this original 1916 adaptation of Sherlock Holmes stories as performed by William Gillette, the actor who created the role on stage and performed it more than 1,000 times. Silent film aficionado Jeff Rapsis will provide live accompaniment.

Free. Donations accepted, with proceeds to help continuing preservation work.

Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7-9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30. Featuring Luke Donforth calling to live banjo and fiddle music by Red Dog Riley. $5-10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experience or partner necessary. More info call 802-462-3722.

“My Dearest Friend: Lovers, Heroes, Scoundrels” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Theater, 1197 Exchange St. Middlebury Community Players’ Company B presents this performance piece based on the letters and diaries of Abigail and John Adams. Tickets $10 cash or check at the door only. More info call 802-735-8041.

(Note: Do not call Vermont Coffee Company. Thanks).

Cradle Switch in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. This five-piece acoustic Americana group plays a mix of originals and a range of songs drawing from bluegrass, country, folk and blues. Concert tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandonmusic.net.

Patti Casey and Tom Mackenzie perform in Lincoln.

Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The first Burnham Music Series concert of the fall.

Tickets $10 adults/teens and kids free. More info call 802-388-6863.

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Soldiers Atop the Mount in Orwell.

Sunday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mt Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Reenactors take over the Mount, to honor the American, British, and German garrisons of 1776 and 1777. Demonstrations of Revolutionary War camp life, military tactics (follow soldiers on a woods skirmish), colonial crafts and skills, and firing artillery. New offerings both days. Activities for children. Call for details. Vermont Archaeology Month program.

Strong Ground 5K walk in Orwell. Sunday, Sept.

9, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Trek the trails and support this Mount Independence Coalition fundraiser for education and special programming efforts by participating in this 5K walk. $10 fee includes a simple lunch and admission to the site and Soldiers Atop the Mount event. Pre-registration suggested. Call 802-948-2000.

“My Dearest Friend: Lovers, Heroes, Scoundrels” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Theater, 1197 Exchange St. Middlebury Community Players’ Company B presents this performance piece based on the letters and diaries of Abigail and John Adams. Tickets $10 cash or check at the door only. More info call 802-735-8041. (Note: Do not call Vermont Coffee Company. Thanks).

5th Annual Brandon Has Talent auditions in Brandon. Sunday, Sept. 9, 4-6 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Like to sing, play an instrument, dance, play in a band or have a special talent? Don’t miss this opportunity to perform on the new Town Hall stage. A showcase of talent — no judges, no prizes. Schedule a day and time at 802-247-5420.

The show will run on Saturday, Sept. 22 Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday Sept. 9, 4 p.m., Byers Studio, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Community Workshop Cutting Edge presents this dark, stylish exploration of America’s obsession with winning. Experience the “cutting edge” of contemporary theatre. Dive in. Hold your breath. Refreshments and a talk-back following the performance. Free ($10 donation encouraged).

Middlebury College Community Chorus workshop.

Sunday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, room 221, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join the chorus for a “pre-rehearsal” in anticipation of regular rehearsals that begin Sept. 11. We’ll introduce a few pieces from our fall program and share experiences on music reading and notation. Open to all (high school, college, and adults) without audition. More info contact conductor Jeff Rehbach at 802-989-7355.

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Beginner Tai Chi for Fall Prevention parts 1 and 2 in Vergennes. Monday, Sept, 10, and Wednesday, Sept. 12, 9-9:50 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. The first in a series that runs through Dec. 15 with instructors Beverly Blakeney. Free. More info contact beverlyblakeney@gmail.com.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Monday Sept. 10, 11:15 a.m., KB Café, Kennedy Bros, Main St. Enjoy veggie lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread, and apricot tea cake. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. 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.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Fall Prevention part 3 in Vergennes. 10-10:50 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. The first in a series that runs through Dec. 15 with instructors Beverly Blakeney and Lee Francis. Free. More info contact beverlyblakeney@ gmail.com or lhfrancis839@gmail.com or call 802-877-2464.

Tai Chi Sun Style 73 - long form in Vergennes.

Monday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-noon, St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. The first in a series that runs through Dec. 3 with instructors Beverly Blakeney and Doreen Peterson. Free. More info at beverlyblakeney@gmail.com or doreenvermont@gmail. com.

Multimedia talk (part one) in Middlebury. Monday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m., 100 EastView Terrace, EastView Community Room. Jerry Shedd, local composer, teacher, and conductor presents a multimedia talk (part one). on “Goldberg Variations” of Johann Sebastian Bach. Free and open to the public. Part 2 is on Sept. 17. Info: programming@ eastviewmiddlebury.com.

Storytelling for listeners in Middlebury. Monday, Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. A small cluster of individuals who regularly engage in storytelling will be prepared to offer stories related to the theme for the day. The theme for day is “Near at Hand.” All are welcome.

The first in a series.

5th Annual Brandon Has Talent auditions in Brandon. Monday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Like to sing, play an instrument, dance, play in a band or have a special talent?

Don’t miss this opportunity to perform on the new Town Hall stage. A showcase of talent — no judges, no prizes. Schedule a day and time at 802-2475420. The show will run on Saturday, Sept. 22

TUESDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes.

Tuesday, Sept 11, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area 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 Yankee pot roast, mashed potatoes, baby carrots with dill, wheat dinner roll, and apple crisp with whipped topping. 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.

Middlebury Garden Club meeting and fundraiser in Middlebury. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m., Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd. Jaga Smiechowski, a floral designer and owner of “My Flowers for All Events, will do several arrangements with a Fall theme. The arrangements will be auctioned off at the end of the meeting. More info call Nancy Merolle at 802 388-6837.

Wildlife and nature photography workshop in Middlebury. Tuesday, September 11, 5-7:30 p.m., meetup locale TBD. Join Middlebury Area Land Trust and Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department photographer Tom Rogers for a workshop on wildlife and nature photography. The workshop is geared for beginners who want nature photography basics and for intermediates who want to take their skills to the next level.

Learn important details and pre-register at maltvt.org/ get-involved/programs. More info at 802-388-1007 or info@maltvt.org.

Middlebury College Community Chorus in Middlebury. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Mead Chapel, Middlebury College. Come join the chorus for its first regular Tuesday rehearsal of the new season. Sing works by American and British composers written during the past two decades, and classical choruses

by W.A. Mozart. Open to all (high school, college, and adults) without audition. More info contact conductor Jeff Rehbach at 802-989-7355.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes.

Thursday, Sept. 13, 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 served at noon. Join us for spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce, winter mixed vegetables, wheat bread, and red grapes. Bring your own place setting. 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.

“Trip to Brazil” in South Starksboro. Thursday, Sept.

13, 7 p.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse, Jerusalem Road (just off Route 17–behind the Jerusalem Store). Nate Shepard and his wife Chris Kokubo will be sharing the adventures of their yearlong journey from Nate’s hometown in Vermont to Chris’ hometown in Brazil. Refreshments will be served. More info at 802- 453-4573.

Soledad Fox Maura “Exile, Writer, Soldier, Spy” in Middlebury. Thursday, Sept. 13, 7-8:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Soledad Fox Maura will read from, discuss and sign “Exile, Writer, Soldier, Spy: Jorge Semprún,” the tumultuous true-life story of the Oscar-nominated screenwriter responsible for “Z” and “The War Is Over.” She will be joined in discussion by Roberto Véguez, Associate Director for Non-Academic Affairs at the Middlebury College School of Spanish.

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Advanced Tai Chi for Fall Prevention in Vergennes. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 11-11:50 a.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. The first in a series that runs through Dec. 15 with instructor Lee Francis. Free. More info contact lhfrancis839@gmail.com or 802-877-2464.

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Shoreham. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Doors open and meal served at 11am until all are served.

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, and dessert.

Advanced reservations required, call Michelle at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. 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.

Bridport Book Club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Conference room, Crown Point Road at Short St. We will be discussing “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle,”

by Haruki Murakami. All interested readers welcome.

More info call 802-758-2858.

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FRIDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Bristol.

Friday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m., Mary’s at Baldwin Creek, Route 116. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., meal served at noon, featuring mixed green salad with garlic maple vinaigrette, roll with butter, baked cod, rice pilaf, vegetables, and apple olive oil cake. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. 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.

Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m., Museum of Art and Lower Lobby, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join the Friends of the Art Museum and curator Cynthia Packert for the grand opening of the museum’s major fall exhibition “Wondrous Worlds: Art and Islam through Time and Place,” on loan from the Newark Museum. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Artist’s reception in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater Gallery, 1 Mill St. Opening reception for “Jon Olsen: Solo Exhibition.”

LIVEMUSIC Starline Rhythm Boys in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Point Counterpoint Faculty Ensemble in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Kevin Brisson in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m., Marquis Theater Blues Jam in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Sister Wicked.

Patti Casey and Tom Mackenzie in Lincoln.

Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall.

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Archie Flower (Continued from Page 1A) the party, and decided that I wanted to run (for office).”

It was too late in the 2016 election cycle for Flower to run for any legislative posts. So he set his sights on 2018 and filed his paperwork with the Vermont Secretary of State’s office in early August. He said he chose to run for the Senate (versus the Vermont House) because “it will give more leverage and a bully pulpit for my views. I think being one of 30 is going to make more of a splash than being one of 150.”

Flower has since 2010 worked

as a computer technician at UTC Aerospace in Vergennes. He worked a variety of jobs prior to that, including as a bouncer, a deli clerk and cashier, and as a laborer at the former Specialty Filaments plastics company in Middlebury.

When he isn’t at work or campaigning, Flower — who jokingly refers to himself as a “nerd” — can be found immersed in science fiction literature or movies.

The Libertarian Party platform, according to Flower, contains many sensible ideals that should appeal to the independent instincts in many

Vermonters. He noted article six of the Vermont Constitution — which calls on state officials to be the servants of the people — parallels a major Libertarian principle of individual freedom.

“I believe that Montpelier has by and large completely forgotten (that Constitutional directive) and has in essence completely inverted it,” Flower said. “(The politicians) treat us like they own us, and act like a class of nobility.

“I think that relationship of the people actually being in charge… needs to be restored,” he added.

Thank You Vergennes Lions Charity Auction Contributors The Vergennes Lions Club would like to thank the many area businesses and individuals that donated items or services for their 2018 Vergennes Lions Club Charity Auction. The support received from everyone in the area helps the club reach their annual budget of about $30,000, which goes to helping folks in need. The Vergennes Lions Club is grateful for the support received through their 64 years of fulfilling their motto “We Serve.” Thanks to all the members who donated over 300 hours canvassing businesses they do business with, and to three Northland Job Corps students who volunteered their time to help with the auction.

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If elected, Flower’s priorities will include repealing a series of new gun laws signed last spring by Gov. Phil Scott. Those laws, among other things, mandate background checks prior to firearm purchases, raise the minimum age to buy a gun to 21 (with exceptions for some younger people), forbid high-capacity ammo magazines, and allow authorities to confiscate firearms from gun owners deemed to present a danger to themselves or others.

GUN OWNERSHIP As a Libertarian, Flower doesn’t believe in restrictions on firearms.

He also pointed to the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that speaks to the right to bear arms.

He doesn’t believe the proliferation ARCHIE FLOWER of firearms has had a bearing on gun violence trends in Vermont or by a single education budget. throughout the nation.

“I’m disturbed by the trend in “If someone wants to own a firearm — whether it be for self-defense or Montpelier to try and centralize school hunting, target shooting or sports control,” said Flower, who believes shooting or whatever the reason — schools should have remained that’s their human right,” he said. “It’s governed by their local school boards. an inalienable right. And governments “I think education is the only tool we have to ensure don’t grant rights; that civilized society they’re supposed to “(The politicians) will continue. I think protect them. We have centralizing education our rights from birth; treat us like on Montpelier is the because we are human, they own us, exact wrong thing. I we have our rights.” and act like a think we need more Flower is also an class of nobility local control, more unabashed foe of … I think that private schools and Act 46, Vermont’s we need to give more school governance relationship parents the tools to consolidation law. The of the people law provides financial actually being in homeschool.”

Another one of incentives for school charge… needs Flower’s priorities: districts to consolidate to be restored.”

Advocating for an their governance as a — Archie Flower amendment to the means of containing the Vermont Constitution to rising costs of public education in an era when Vermont’s allow the property tax to be abolished. student population has been on He subscribes to the principle that the decline. All Addison County if a citizen has paid off his or her communities except Orwell have thus mortgage, that person should own far complied with Act 46, joining into his or her property free and clear various unified school districts, each and not be subject to future taxes on governed by one board and financed that real estate. Flower believes the

sales or income taxes would be more appropriate sources of revenue for public education and other essential services.

“I believe taxation should be as simple as possible,” he said. “The tax code shouldn’t be a make-work code for accountants.”

In an ideal world, Flower would like to see a “voluntary society” where people contribute what they can for services.

“But that will take a long time,” he acknowledged.

Flower subscribes to the notion that all drugs should be legalized, so long as consumers don’t use them in a manner that might harm someone else (such as through drunk driving).

“As long as you’re not hurting someone, do as you will,” Flower said.

He’s opposed to a universal health care system, and instead believes the state should allow more competition among private insurance companies as a way of lowering the costs of coverage.

“As with most other things, the freer the market in health care, the better off people will be,” Flower said. “Quality will go up, supply will go up and prices will go down.”

And Flower believes people should have more say in their insurance coverage. He said people should only be required to carry liability insurance in order to cover any harm or damages they might accidentally inflict on another person.

Flower will officially launch his campaign at a lunchtime event on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Branbury State Park. He promised further details on the exact time and spot within the park.

Being a Libertarian, Flower hopes to gain as much support for what he won’t do to voters as for what he promises to do for them.

“Don’t do anything to anyone else that you wouldn’t want to have done to you,” he said.

Storymatters starts new season Sept. 10 MIDDLEBURY — When there is a gathering, and stories start to fly, we might assume that everyone is present and engaged. But that is not always so. Some persons are hesitant, or shy, or feel under pressure to come up with a story. Some simple checks with each other may bear out this reality.

Here we put forth an idea that surfaced in conversations between folks in “Storymatters,” a local story telling group, and Ilsley Library staff. We invite you to test it with us.

For now we will call it “Storytelling

for Listeners.”

A small cluster of individuals who regularly engage in storytelling will be prepared to offer stories related to the theme for the day. Our intent will be to offer a worthwhile listening experience.

At the same time, we know from follow up comments to the stories being told that there are hints or insights into stories that touch us or that we may want to pursue. In either case, we seek a special occasion for listening and telling.

Our first offering will be on

Monday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the Ilsley Public Library.

The theme for day is “Near at Hand.” This occasion may touch on something that is ordinary, right there, around us or within us, that may have gone unnoticed, or something unexpected that has come to the surface. Or something else that springs from your imagination.

All are welcome to this event on Sept. 10 at the Ilsley Library.

Editor’s note: This story was provided by Len Rowell.

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Folklife Center exhibit explores Vt.’s grass-roots food movement

MIDDLEBURY — Four years ago, Vermont Folklife Center researchers Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos began fieldwork to explore the grass-roots food movement in Vermont. Taking a food systems approach, they interviewed farmers, distributors, agricultural support organizations and institutional buyers to better understand the contemporary cultures of farming in Vermont and the economic models that make agriculture viable today.

The interviews tell stories of diverse agricultural systems and communities thriving in many parts of Vermont, including a particular node of activity in Rutland County.

Sharrow described his early meetings with farmers in the Rutland area as revealing “the spokes on a wheel,” with the hub located at Boardman Hill Farm, where Greg and Gay Cox have lived and farmed for more than three decades.

Over the years, Greg and Gay watched land costs skyrocket and become a barrier to new farmers. Greg began to conceive

of a Rutland-based, communityoriented initiative that would support incubator projects where young farmers could try out new ideas, learn through mistakes, and develop the skills and experience that would contribute to the community’s growth. Gay and Greg chose promising young people with a work ethic and offered pro bono use of their land, markets, infrastructure, and equipment. They mentored hundreds of interns and a series of school program helpers.

“Growing Food, Growing Farmers” is an intimate look at the expanding community of young farmers in Rutland County and the surrounding area. The exhibit showcases farmers, often with their families, through large-format photographic portraits by Macaulay Lerman. Sharrow’s metaphor of the “wheel,” a central theme of the exhibit, is conveyed in the form of biographies and audio interview excerpts that complement the portraits of more than a dozen current and former farmers, many

of whom trace some aspect of their agricultural trajectory to the Cox’s mentorship and generosity.

Scott and Lindsey Courcelle, co-founders of Alchemy Gardens, are among the featured farmers that have a connection to the Coxes.

In an audio clip from the exhibit, Scott shares some impressions from having worked closely with Greg Cox: “One of the really stunning things about Greg is here he is, giving us this opportunity to go out and beat up his equipment and take up space in his cooler ... and then our stand is directly next to his in the farmer’s market.” Scott provides further insight into Cox’s philosophy by reciting one of his analogies: “A lot of people use the analogy of, ‘Well, my piece of the pie is going to get smaller if we let all these new farmers in.’ [Greg’s] whole thing is, like, ‘Then grow the pie. Make a bigger pie.’”

The ethnographic interviews conducted by Sharrow and Kolovos, and the resulting biographical and audio content in the exhibit,

Porter (Continued from Page 1A) Porter Medical Center staff will “The litmus test for starting a see a 2.5-percent cost of living new service here used to be, ‘Will adjustment in their pay next year as it make money?’” Kniffin said. part of the fiscal year 2019 budget.

“Now, the litmus test is, ‘Will it “That’s actually half of a percent bring value?’” higher than we’ve normally done,” In total, PMC is asking the Bertrand said of the pay raise.

Green Mountain Care Board for “That’s the biggest driver of the permission to pursue expense change.” $89,485,024 in If approved by revenues, up from “We want Addison state regulators, the $84,100,459 County to be the the PMC budget it requested for healthiest place would result in a the current year. you could ever 5-percent decrease Porter officials want to raise a in professional are forecasting services fees (such family, and we $86,193,572 in as for doctor’s office expenses in fiscal want it to be a visits) to patients 2019. The institution great place to grow paying out of pocket, is banking on old.” and a 2.8-percent roughly $3.3 million in the — Dr. Fred Kniffin increase in profit that would commercial rate be invested in capital charged to insurance improvements and wage increases, companies. That’s the lowest according to Porter spokesman Ron commercial rate increase in Hallman. more than a decade, according to The proposed 4.9 percent increase Hallman. in expenses is attributable to wage Through its affiliation with increases and upgrades in several UVM Health Network, Porter has categories of services, according to benefitted from some economies of Porter CFO Jenn Bertrand. scale that will allow it to eliminate, Specifically, the Porter budget through attrition, an administrative reflects a greater financial position each in human resources, commitment to palliative care materials management and services for terminally ill patients nutrition, according to Bertrand. ($135,000), the addition of 1.8 full“As directors leave, we now make time-equivalent (FTE) positions sure we assess whether we need to ($100,000) to help supervise mental replace that person,” Hallman said. health patients who must now “Having shared resources gives be accommodated at the hospital us a chance to think differently due to a lack of beds statewide, about our management structure and the allocation of another 1.2 when we’re talking about an area FTE positions ($100,000) to the where there could be a resource in hospital’s increasingly popular Chittenden County that could backExpressCare clinic. stop us.”

Kniffin noted PMC next year Affiliation has also resulted might add cardiac rehabilitation in Porter having fewer legal and care, a service area patients have insurance expenses, Bertrand said. historically had to find outside And PMC will save an estimated Addison County. $300,000 by converting from fuel

oil to natural gas, according to Bertrand.

BETTER FISCAL HEALTH Porter now finds itself in substantially stronger financial health than it was just two years ago. At that time, the organization was facing a budget crisis that precipitated some very unpopular layoffs. Several Porter physicians left for other job opportunities.

In 2011, Porter had 30 days of cash on hand, which is the way hospitals measure their savings cushion. PMC now has 134 days of cash on hand. The “safe zone” for hospitals is approximately 70-75 days, according to Hallman.

“I think we were ‘red lights flashing’ several years ago, and now we’re amber,” Hallman said in metaphorically describing PMC’s financial renaissance.

But the news is not all good, PMC officials acknowledged. For example, Porter has been relying heavily on expensive temporary labor to fill nursing positions that have gone unfilled at the hospital and at Helen Porter Healthcare & rehabilitation. The organization is budgeting $850,000 for temporary help in fiscal year 2019. That equates to four FTE positions occupied by temporary nurses at any one time during the year.

That’s considerably less that the $2.5 million PMC paid for temporary workers in 2016, but the $850,000 is still a sign that Porter needs to do a better job recruiting and retaining employees, officials conceded.

“And it’s not just for Porter, it’s for the entire state of Vermont,” Bertrand said of the general dearth of Registered Nurse and LNA candidates.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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The large scale portraits — nearly 4 by 3 feet — were created with a similar intention in mind.

Lerman’s photographic process is ethnographic in spirit and echoes the philosophy of deep listening and collaboration that forms the Folklife Center’s methodological approach to cultural research.

“Primarily, I work with a 4 x 5 view camera, an old and yet relevant technology that forces my subject to remain as still as possible for around 10 minutes while the image is made,” explains Lerman. “In the digital age this may seem like an eternity to some, but the need to slow down often relaxes me as well as my subject, and allows for an organic conversation and honest depiction.”

“Growing Food, Growing Farmers” is the product of an ethnographic research approach: making visible the experiences of one community of farmers that exists within the larger network of local food production in Vermont.

A public reception and gallery talk will be held Sept. 7, from 5-7 p.m, at the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Complimentary locally sourced food and drink, including beer, wine, craft cheeses, produce and more will be served.

In addition to the exhibition of “Growing Food, Growing Farmers” in the first floor gallery, the Folklife Center is also hosting the traveling exhibition in the second-floor gallery.

“Vermont Farm Kids: Rooted in the Land” is a documentary exhibit and film celebrating the lives of a diverse array of youth who have grown up in farming families. It features various farms (dairy, produce, livestock, and maple), and explores what it means to grow up as a farm kid and perhaps become an agricultural entrepreneur.

The project was created for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFAVT) by Maria Buteux Reade, a Vermont farmer and freelance writer, and James Chandler, a videographer from Dorset, Vermont.

WomenSafe offers volunteer training MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe, an Addison County nonprofit organization working to prevent, address and end dating, domestic, intimate-partner and sexual violence are accepting applications for their Annual Volunteer Training.

The training is ideal for those with a desire to help to make this community a more just and safe place to live, or looking for a rewarding volunteer experience. The comprehensive and dynamic training opportunity is scheduled to start on Saturday Sept. 22. WomenSafe is encouraging community members to apply now.

Participants will acquire all the tools needed to: provide direct service through WomenSafe’s 24-hour hotline, at court hearings and in the office; coordinate public awareness and community outreach events; and provide childcare or perform administrative assistance tasks. Space is limited.

For more information or an application, call WomenSafe at 802388-9180, email info@womensafe. net or visit womensafe.net.

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Car dealership reports vandalism

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury • Heard from a Juniper Lane police investigated a vandalism report resident on Aug. 21 who reported at Foster Motors on Route 7 South on a person knocking on his elderly Aug. 23. neighbor’s door late at Police said someone night. had damaged some • Responded to vehicles at the business. a report of a woman Police Log In other action last shouting on the town week, Middlebury green on Aug. 21. police: • Responded to a noise complaint • Received a report on Aug. 20 at a Danyow Drive residence on Aug. abut a person allegedly living in a 22. Police said a barking dog was Seminary Street Extension home that creating the noise. Police said the should be vacant. Police found the owner took his dog inside. individual, who wasn’t trespassing • Assisted two parents involved but was under the landlord’s orders to in a custody dispute at a Valley View move out. home on Aug. 22. Police said they • Responded to a report of a advised the parents to resolve their runaway juvenile in the Exchange differences in Family Court.

Street area on Aug. 20.

• Found a vehicle on Grist Mill • Served a temporary restraining Road on Aug. 22 that had been order on a person in the Thomas reported stolen in Washington County.

Street area on Aug. 20.

• Responded to a noise complaint

Middlebury

in the Cedar Court area on Aug. 23.

• Told a group of panhandlers to vacate the entrance of Hannaford Supermarket on Aug. 23.

• Helped calm a youth who was causing a disturbance in Catamount Park on Aug. 23.

• Received a report someone had allegedly tried to break through the back door of a Lindale Circle home on Aug. 24.

• Investigated a report of a vehicle operating erratically on Route 7 South on Aug. 24. Police said they couldn’t find such a vehicle.

• Responded to a report of a gunshot heard in the Buttolph Drive area on Aug. 25. Police said they found no source for the alleged gunfire.

• Assisted a family with an out-ofcontrol child in the Seminary Street area on Aug. 26.

Woman cited for dispensing narcotics

BRISTOL — On Aug. 9 Bristol police cited Courtney Jerome, 26, of Monkton for dispensing a narcotic drug and for neglect of a vulnerable adult.

Jerome was ordered to appear in Addison Superior Court to answer the charges on Oct. 18.

Between Aug. 6 and 12, Bristol police completed nine foot and car patrols at various locations, namely on Mountain Street, Main Street and surrounding areas, including near Bristol Elementary School, as well as in the eastern part of the police district.

Officers also completed 3 hours and 20 minutes of directed patrol, traffic enforcement and patrols of the police district and the town under a town contract.

During that same period, officers

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checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School four times, completed nine fingerprint requests and conducted four business checks on Main Street and surrounding areas.

In other recent activity, Bristol police: • On Aug. 6 assisted Middlebury police with an investigation.

• On Aug. 6 investigated the report of a citizen dispute and determined that no actions rose to the level of a crime.

• On Aug. 6 secured two unsecured district buildings.

• On Aug. 6 assisted the Bristol Fire Department.

• On Aug. 7 recovered two bicycles from the trail off South Street. The owners may contact Bristol police at (802) 453-2533.

• On Aug. 7 investigated an audible security alarm at a residence and determined that all was secure.

• On Aug. 7 responded to an alarm on Main Street, which turned out to be a false alarm.

• On Aug. 8 worked with the school district on procedures and building review.

• On Aug. 8 initiated a fraud

investigation.

• On Aug. 9 completed information requests for individuals.

• On Aug. 9 investigated the report of a vehicle traveling toward the village at a high rate of speed, but did not locate the vehicle.

• On Aug. 9 assisted with a disabled vehicle on East Street.

• On Aug. 9 discussed proper attire and lighting with a person riding a bicycle at night.

• On Aug. 10 assisted another law enforcement agency with a technology-related investigation.

• On Aug. 10 initiated an investigation into a suspicious complaint. The investigation is ongoing.

• On Aug. 10 assisted with a disabled vehicle interfering with traffic on Main Street.

• On Aug. 11 assisted the Vermont State Police.

• On Aug. 11 investigated a 911 hang-up call and determined there was no emergency at that location.

• On Aug. 11 completed a traffic detail for an event.

• On Aug. 11 assisted a motorist with a disabled vehicle.

• On Aug. 11 responded to a report of a dog in distress at a local parking lot, located the dog and determined it was not in distress.

• On Aug. 12 investigated a trespass complaint.

Field Days Results Open Dairy NEW HAVEN — The following are the first-place winners in the Open Dairy competition for Division II, Ayrshire and Jerseys, on Saturday, Aug. 11.

AYRSHIRE Spring calf: 1. Rubicon SpinnerET, Blue Spruce Farm. 2. Predater Arkansas, Honor Roll Farm. 3. Free Beer Rosie, Honor Roll Farm.

Winter calf: 1. Blue Spruce Viking, Blue Spruce Farm. 2. Scapeland Reagan Smitten, Elisabeth Crawford.

3. DBW Lochinvar Linette, Gilead Brook Farm.

Fall calf: 1. Blue Spruce Viking 15137, Blue Spruce Farm. 2. Blue Spruce Gentleman 15148, Blue Spruce Farm. 3. Honor Roll Wingnut Rose, Honr Roll Farm.

Summer yearling: 1. Blue Spruce Predator 14922, Blue Spruce Farm. 2.

Honor Roll Gentle Carlie, Honor Roll Farm. 3. ALW Reagon Lilly, Gilead Brook Farm.

Spring yearling: 1. Four Hills Burd Sassy, Abigail Reen. 2. DeLa Paine Rubicon Singer, Blue Spruce Farm.

3. Honor Roll Jamison Trollie, Honor Roll Farm.

Winter yearling: 1. Honor Roll Gentle Falcon, Honor Roll Farm. 2.

Harvest Moon Dazzle Paris, Brianna VanderWey. Fall yearling: 1. Honor Roll Poker Star Mustang, Honor Roll Farm. 2.

Farr Berkley Cecil, Aislynn Farr. 3.

ALW Jamison Klover, Gilead Brook Farm.

Junior champion: Blue Spruce Farm.

Reserve junior champion: Blue Spruce Farm.

Honorable mention junior champion: Honor Roll Farm.

Junior best three: 1. Blue Spruce Farm. 2. Honor Roll Farm. 3. Aislynn Farr.

Dry cow under 5: 1. ALW Rattler Jordan, Gilead Brook Farm.

Junior 2-year-old: Blue Spruce Medalist 13912-ET, Blue Spruce Farm.

Senior 3-year-old: Four Hills Gibbs Shay; Megan, Sarah & Brad Hill.

Four-year-old: 1. De La Paine Bingo Stinger, Blue Spruce Farm. 2.

ALW Rattler Heather, Gilead Brook Farm.

Five-year-old: 1. ALW Acclaim Ginney, Gilead Brook Farm.

Aged cow: 1. Either Acres Calimero Quick, Blue Spruce Farm.

2. Blue Spruce Showster 10819, Blue Spruce Farm.

Grand champion: Blue Spruce Farm.

Reserve grand champion: Blue Spruce Farm.

Honorable mention grand champion: Blue Spruce Farm.

Premier breeder: Blue Spruce Farm.

Premier exhibitor: Blue Spruce Farm.

Produce of dam: 1. Gilead Brook Farm Dam and daughter: 1. Blue Spruce Farm. 2. Gilead Brook Farm.

Senior best three females: 1. Gilead Brook Farm.

JERSEY Spring calf: 1.

MENDA Lemonhead Quiver, Menda Farm.

2. AN-NA Getaway Tara, Andrew Lester. 3. Premier-View Shadows Robin, Billings Farm.

Winter calf: 1. Four Hills Casino Butterfinger, Megan Hill. 2. Four Hills Premier Bashful, Sarah Hill. 3.

Premier-View Kons Piracy Theory, Billings Farm.

Summer yearling: 1. Four Hills Colton Georgia, Sarah Hill. 2. Tren Lea Tequila TicTac, Trevor Bigelow.

3. Holtmart Colton Gallileo, John & Cassie Tiffany.

Spring yearling: 1. Harkdale Joel Jay, Seth Carson. 2. Medallion Lemonhead Natalie, Medallion Jerseys. 3. Four Hills Colton Juniper, Isabelle Gilley.

Winter yearling: 1. Kellogg-Bay Lemon Slice, Dylan Essex.

Fall yearling: 1. Kay-Kowz Jennifer, Renee Bolduc. 2. Billings Joel Muffin-ET, Ginny Patz. 3.

Kellogg-Bay Colton Veronica, Isaac Preston.

Junior best three: 1. Four Hills Farm. 2. Billings Farm. 3. Kellogg Bay Farm.

Dry cow under 5: 1. Cowbell Shyster Cha Cha, Andrew Lester.

Junior 2-year-old: 1. Discovery Showdown Jiovanni, Billings Farm.

2. Applevalley Premier Lulu, Addison Hubbell. 3. Harkdale Koop Twinnie, Seth Carson.

Senior 2-year-old: 1. Four Hills Velocity Gloriana, Megan Hill. 2.

Billings Premier Debut-ET, Billings Farm. 3. Billings Mason Ruby of Medallion, Medallion Jerseys.

Junior 3-year-old: 1. Four Hills Impressions Galaxy, Megan Hill. 2.

Secord Grandious Genie, Acer Jersey Farm. 3. Opportunity Teabow Venus, Medallion Jerseys.

Senior 3-year-old: 1. Billings Incentive Maybelline, Billings Farm.

2. Green Wind November Cutie, John & Cassie Tiffany.

Lincoln LINCOLN — Lincoln Community School is back in session and will be holding opening assembly on Friday, Aug. 31 at 8:15 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. This is a great opportunity to welcome new teachers and students, hear about upcoming events, and see what’s in store for the new school year. All are invited to attend.

Thank you to everyone who dropped off Box Tops at the Lincoln Library this summer. We have a good head start going into this school year. LCS earns $.10

Four-year-old: 1. Billings Premier Musical, Ginny Patz. 2. Acer Dividend Cranberry, Acer Jersey Farm.

Five-year-old: 1. Bryant Farm Academy Frenzi, Billings Farm. 2.

Celestial Visionary Murmur, Seth Carson. 3. Acres UR Hula, Acer Jersey Farm.

Six-year-old & older: Tierney’s Hired Gun Trina, Trevor Bigelow.

Senior champion: Megan Hill Reserve senior champion: Megan Hill.

Honorable mention senior champion: Billings Farm.

Grand champion: Megan Hill Reserve grand champion: Megan Hill Honorable mention grand champion: Billings Farm Produce of dam: 1. MENDA Tequila Luna, Addison & Ruby Hubbell. 2. Kellogg Bay Gunman Glowstick, Medallion Jerseys. 3.

UVM CREAM Iatola Sequioa, Joe Allen.

Dam and daughter: 1. Trevor Bigelow. 2. Acer Jersey Farm. 3.

Medallion Jerseys.

Senior best three females: 1.

Billings Farm. 2. Acer Jersey Farm.

MILKING SHORTHORN Spring calf: 1. Sasha, Tara Barber.

2. Iroquois Acres H Mickey, Ashlynn Foster & Rowdy Pope. 3. Morning Dew Als Raven, David Bertrand.

Winter calf: 1. Iroquois Acres Jande, Ashlynn Foster.

Fall calf: 1. Iroquois Acres Nestle, Ashlynn Foster. 2. Tracey Farm Paige EXP, Katelynn Tracey.

Summer yearling: 1. Iroquois Acres L Rosie EXP, Ashlynn Foster.

Spring yearling: 1. Honor Roll Fantasy Rain, Honor Roll Farm.

2. NWA Stanley Minnie, Ashlynn Foster.

Winter yearling: 1. Iroquois Acres Royalty Jingle, Ashlynn Foster. 2.

Tracey Farm Paprika, Katelynn Tracey.

Fall yearling: 1. Honor Roll Mudslinger General, Honor Roll Farm.

Junior best three: 1. Ashlynn Foster.

Dry cow under 5: 1. Tracey Farm Mazda Penelope, Katelynn Tracey.

Junior 2-year-old: Iroquois Acres Lil Red, Ashlynn Foster.

Senior 3-year-old: 1. K-T Morgan Royalty Mia, Ashlynn Foster.

Produce of dam: 1. Iroquois Acres Model Boo, Ashlynn Foster. 2. KT Morgan Royalty Mia, Ashlynn Foster.

3. Tracey Farm Pheona, Katelynn Tracey.

Dam and daughter: 1. Ashlynn Foster. 2. Katelynn Tracey.

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per Box Top and the money goes toward the purchase of books for the school library. National Box Tops for Education Week is Sept.

17-23. This is a chance to join together with friends, family and neighbors to collect Box Tops for the school. Just imagine how much money the school could earn if everyone clipped Box Tops during this week.

It’s easy to do, just cut the Box Tops off the packages, put them in a sandwich bag or envelope and send them to school with your child. The

collection canister will continue to be at the Lincoln Library for any community members who would like to help us collect Box Tops.

Thank you all for your continued support.

REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. The town offices will be closed as well.

Until next time ... What Consumes Your Mind, Controls Your Life. If You Get Tired, Learn To Rest, Not Quit. You Will Never Regret Being Kind.

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New Teachers

Addison Central School & VUHS

Addison Central School

Michael Fetters Special Educator/Paraeducator

Kathleen Kilbourne Principal

Vergennes Union High School

Julia Beerworth Social Studies teacher

Mark Brouillard Head Custodian

Leander Budaj Custodian

Brent Francis Science teacher

Ferrisburgh Central School

Alexander Hight Physical education teacher

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Erica Mason Paraeducator

Shelby Sheehan Nurse

Thomas Cosgrove Custodian

Katie Berkelhamer Student teacher

Ashley Bourgeois Child Care Program

Hayden Bove student teacher

Vergennes Union Elementary School

Sarah Anderson School Nutrition Assistant

Addison North West School District

Not Pictured

Julie Rheaume School Nutrition Assistant

Editor’s note: Every year when our students return to the 23 area schools there are some new faces among the teachers and administrators. Today the Independent introduces our readers to the new faces in the Addison Northwest Supervisory Union.

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DUSTIN HUNT BEGAN his duties as Middlebury’s new parks and recreation superintendent earlier this month.

Hunt (Continued from Page 1A) department. The board on Aug. 14 OK’d a new leadership structure that reduced parks & recreation staffing from 2.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees to 2 FTE, and calls for the department to be led by a superintendent instead of a director.

Hunt was officially named superintendent after the department reorganization, and he’ll essentially have the same oversight responsibilities that Arnold had, including putting together the annual budget. The Public Works Department, under Operations Director Bill Kernan, will continue to be lead supervisor for parks maintenance.

HUNT’S TO-DO LIST It’s indeed lonely at the top for Hunt right now. That’s because his assistant program coordinator, Brian Hald, left on Aug. 24 to pursue a master’s degree in marketing. So one of Hunt’s first big tasks will be to fill

the program coordinator’s position, “We’re really trying to make the described in a posting on the town’s recreation park a destination,” Hunt website, townofmiddlebury.org. said.

“Luckily, he was nice enough to With that in mind, parks & stay through the summer and get recreation is saving money to us through those busy eventually install new months,” Hunt said of play structures at the “We’re really tot-lot playground and Hald.

Along with replacing trying to make add some new restrooms Hald, Hunt has some the recreation in that area, according to other items in his to-do park a Hunt. list. They include: • Making some • Drafting a destination.” additional improvements — Dustin Hunt at the municipal pool, comprehensive plan for the public park lands including perhaps a adjacent to Mary Hogan Elementary climbing wall, slides and some spray School. The school district currently features in the kiddie area. He’d also leases that property to the town. like to create some more shade for Middlebury residents in a few months pool users. will see a major new amenity on that “The pool is probably in the best park property — a picnic pavilion, shape it’s been in since I’ve been to be located south of the basketball here, but I’d like to see us increase its court.

The 20-feet-by-30-feet use,” Hunt said. covered structure will be built with He acknowledged pool use has the generous help of the Middlebury been excellent this summer due in Lion’s Club, Hunt noted. part to hot temperatures, but he’d like

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to see a consistently high turnout from year to year.

• Strengthening the department’s partnerships with Middlebury College and the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center. He believes students from those two programs could enhance parks & recreation offerings by volunteering and sharing ideas.

• Improving recreation programming for adults.

“Right now, we’re really good at offering programs for school-age children and active seniors, and I really want to focus on the adult demographic and start getting some adult programming — whether it’s career building, or kickball and Wiffle ball leagues — just to get adults out and active,” Hunt said.

“Part of our job is to enhance things in Middlebury and make people want to stay here. Any way we can do that should be a real priority.”

• Completing a statistical analysis of the department’s programs, to determine which offerings should be enhanced or potentially dropped, based on use and feedback.

ENCOURAGING WORDS Past and present town officials are pleased with Hunt’s promotion.

“Dustin is well-deserving of the job and is so well loved by the community, it’s a win-win situation,” Arnold said in an email. “Dustin and I had the privilege of doing great things for the town of Middlebury. I am sure he will continue guiding the Parks & Recreation Department in a positive & creative manner.”

Tom Scanlon is Middlebury’s health officer and former chairman of the town’s recreation advisory board.

“It is a well-deserved honor for Dustin, who has been the glue holding the department together for many, many years,” Scanlon said.

“He has always been a consummate professional and will well represent the town of Middlebury.”

“Dustin has been a key member of our Parks & Recreation team for the last nine years and I look forward to working with him in his new role as superintendent,” Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay said.

Kernan believes Hunt will do a great job.

“He is well known and respected by the Middlebury community and brings great enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the workplace,” Kernan said.

Dustin and Jade Hunt have two sons, Landon, 9, and Oakley, 5.

They plan to stick around for a while.

“We’re here for the long haul,” Hunt said. “Some might see this as a stepping stone kind of job, but I’m committed to this community for as long as they’ll have me.

“I’m honored and humbled to serve in the community I love,” he added.

(Continued from Page 1A) One of Jacobs’s first goals will be to restore the afternoon and evening fitness classes the EDGE had canceled in recent months, and to add new ones. Expanded offerings will include non-impact aerobic (NIA) dance, chair yoga, high-intensity interval training, Pilates and more.

“Classes can be the energy of a facility,” Jacobs said.

On the health side of fitness, Jacobs also plans to continue or add new specialty workshops.

In September BFIT will begin offering free classes for cancer survivors, in conjunction with the University of Vermont Medical Center and oncology specialist Paul Unger.

Research in recent years has suggested that exercise during and after chemotherapy may improve patient health and lessen the side effects of treatment. Research on mice has also suggested that exercise may actually increase the effectiveness of the chemotherapy itself, according to a 2015 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

For those suffering from back pain, BFIT will offer a weekend foundations course in the Gokhale Method, which focuses on a healthy posture.

“This will be the second year we’ve offered this workshop,” Jacobs said.

“We are the first and only Vermont gym to host Gokhale.”

BFIT will also carry on the tradition of offering fitness courses to students at Mount Abraham Union High School every year.

“The students have their own fitness course, which functions as a gym class,” Jacobs said. Through that class students become members of the gym, and Mount Abe offers scholarships for those who cannot afford the fees.

Jacobs has designated that Mount Abe scholarship fund as the recipient for the donations BFIT will collect at its annual two-day open house this

October. Every year, the gym offers classes for a suggested donation, and Jacobs sells her own line of handmade knitted items. All of the donations are given to a different nonprofit organization each year. In past years Bristol Fitness has raised money for Art on Main and One World Library.

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS The business side of running a gym has come with a learning curve or two, Jacobs said. She’s had to learn new software and set up payroll services for her 18-20 employees.

But the gym side of running a gym she knows inside and out.

Jacobs, 55, graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in clinical dietetics and soon afterward went to work for EDGE Fitness. In 2000, she started their Bristol location.

For Jacobs, who lives in Monkton, it “felt special to start the Bristol location, like it was my hometown.”

Bristol Fitness had 30 members when she took over management.

Seventeen years later, when she decided to go freelance, teaching classes and offering personal fitness training, it had roughly 350.

When EDGE Fitness began searching for new owners for the gym last May, Jacobs was the logical choice.

As the new owner, her main commitment is to keeping the club running, she said, adding that she hopes to reinvest profits into the facility and into an employee profitsharing program.

Seated on a bench not far from the entry, discussing her new business venture, Jacobs radiated good health and good cheer. When members arrived, she greeted each of them by name.

“I’ve been doing the same work for 33 years, and I really love what I do,” she said. “Not many people can say that.”

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By the way (Continued from Page 1A) The Middlebury Area Land Trust organizes the event on Sept. 16.

Tam Trek participants can take on the full 19-mile TAM, a 10K, or a 2-mile fun run for families — the start/finish is in Wright Park.

MALT started building the TAM in 1989 and it now encircles the village of Middlebury, traveling through Cornwall, Weybridge and New Haven. It links several hundred acres of town land, MALT conserved properties, schools and other local landmarks. The TAM Trek is MALT’s main fundraiser for this special community resource; the race donation for the longer runs is $50 before Sept.

1, $20 for the fun run and prices go up $5 after the 1st. For more information and to register, log on to maltvt.org/tam-trek, email info@maltvt.org, or call 388-1007.

The Starksboro Mentoring Program is seeking community members willing to be a friend to a Robinson Elementary School student for one hour each week throughout the academic year. The program is very flexible regarding the times mentors meet with their mentees and is tailored to the individual likes and needs of both. Mentors are friends and role models, not teachers or counselors, and the goal is to match children with compatible adults for a positive, ongoing relationship experience. The program is coordinated by Robinson Guidance Counselor Amy Johnston and Assistant coordinator Taylor Hutchison and offers extensive support in the form of activities, arts and craft supplies, gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants, and lots of ideas for fun things to do with your mentee. There are regular events for the entire group of mentors and mentees as well as occasional pot luck get-togethers and

support sessions for mentors only. If interested, call Johnston at 453-2949 or email her at amy.johnston@ mausd.org. New mentor training is scheduled for Monday, Sept.

24, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Robinson Elementary.

Mystery lovers may want to check out the used book sale at Middlebury’s Ilsley Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library will have boxes and boxes of donated mysteries in excellent condition priced at $1 each for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperback. All sales will go toward funding library programs for children and adults.

Addison Central Teens, which provides the teen center in Middlebury, is searching for a Youth Health and Success AmeriCorps member. The Youth Health and Success AmeriCorps member would serve as a near-peer mentor in supporting positive youth development, building resiliency, and creating pro-social programming.

As a small organizational team, this position will play a vital role in the operations of the teen center, including developing programming, building partnerships, and cultivating youth participation in quality activities that encourage a healthy, active lifestyle, according to ACT Director Zoe Kaslow. You can find more detailed information about the position and application process at middteens.org/jobs-andinternships. Incidentally, the teen center, located at 77 Mary Hogan Drive, will celebrate the new school year with a Back to School Bash scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7, from 3:15 to 6 p.m. The event will include outdoor games, burgers, hotdogs, and a prizes. All teens and parents are welcome.

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Imperfect perfection: It ain’t fair!

Imagine this baseball game: The first batter of the game walks on four pitches. The pitcher who issued the walk is outraged by the umpire’s calls. They exchange words and the pitcher charges the plate and punches the umpire in the face, whereupon he is summarily ejected from the game.

A relief pitcher is called into action, cold, and given the requisite five warm-up tosses. On his first pitch to the No. 2 hitter, the impetuous runner at first attempts to steal second and is thrown out.

He then retires the next 26 hitters consecutively for a “perfect game,” or a no-hitter at least.

Nope, he just gets a W. That walk to the first batter precludes any official recognition of his perfection. He gets credit for a combined no-hitter with the first guy.

Not fair!

That game actually happened, 101 years ago this summer, between the Red Sox and the Washington Senators on June 23, 1917.

The hot-headed Boston pitcher was none other than Babe Ruth, a 22-year-old kid in 1917, already the best lefty in the American League.

He won 24 games that year.

Ernie Shore was the reliever and was himself no slouch, though he was often in Ruth’s shadow with the Red Sox. Shore pitched brilliantly in the Red Sox World Series wins in 1915 and ’16, before heading off to the Navy in World War I. For a long time, Shore was credited with a perfect game. In 1991, Commissioner Fay Vincent clarified the rules for the designation of a perfect game: “a game in which a pitcher (or combination of pitchers) pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of nine innings in which no opponent reaches first base.”

Here’s another miscarriage of baseball justice, a more recent example of an imperfect perfect game: On June 2, 2010, my wife Brett, son Peter, and I were engaged in our normal nocturnal activity, watching the Red Sox on TV, when the announcers told us that a Detroit pitcher, Armando Galarraga, was “flirting” with a perfect game, so we switched to the Tigers-Indians game.

There is a palpable tension that attaches to a no-hit effort: the crowd reacts to every pitch, everyone takes care not to utter the term “no-hitter”; the pitcher’s teammates avoid him in the dugout lest they somehow jinx him.

With two outs in the 9th, Indian Jason Donald hit a slow grounder to first, Cabrera fielded it cleanly, flipped to Galarraga.

OUT! By a mile!

Momentary jubilation, followed immediately by shock and despair — first-base umpire Jim Joyce called Donald safe, and despite vigorous (See Lindholm, Page 2B)

MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION Middle school social studies teacher Bob Russell is the new head coach of the Mount Abraham Union High School varsity boys’ soccer team. Russell has coached the junior varsity team for several years.

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Russell takes over Eagle boys’ team After 23 years, a new soccer coach

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — Mount Abraham Union High School administrators did not have to look far and wide for a new program head when boys’ soccer coach Mike Corey stepped down last winter after leading the program since 1995.

New varsity coach Bob Russell, a Mount Abe middle school social studies teacher, was not a sur“I’m a bit prising choice: soccerHe had coached obsessed. It the Eagle boys’ keeps you junior varsity team for sevyoung in eral years, and that you’re before then constantly the 8th-grade thinking boys for several about more. different Combined, elements of R u s s e l l ’ s the game to tenures with teams help support those track back to those boys.” 2006, when the — Bob Russell former South Burlington High School soccer player, now 40, first came to the Bristol school.

Still, Russell said at least the timing was a surprise. After all, Corey’s team a year ago cranked out another 10-win season, one that included a home playoff victory.

And Russell said he does not think of himself as replacing a coach who led his team to Division II titles in

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Ralph Myhre golfers top Harbor team, retain crown MIDDLEBURY — A team of golfers from the Ralph Myhre Golf Course this past weekend defeated their counterparts from Basin Harbor Club, giving the Middlebury course a sweep of both of their local rivals for the second straight summer after an earlier win over Neshobe.

In other recent Ralph Myhre news the course held a member appreciation day on Aug. 25, and held several competitions. K.J. Krasco won longest drive, Catherine Kowalski swept two closest-to-the-pin contests, and Giselle Lafleche hit the straightest drive.

In regular weekly action, the threesome of Dayton Contois, Bill Nillsen and Ray Rovi prevailed in the Aug. 22 Wednesday Evening Men’s Scramble, with the quartet of Mike Adams, Bert Phinney, Ric Wheeler and Dale White taking second.

The trio of John Davis, Jim Dayton and George Ramsayer won the Aug. 23 edition of Thursday Bill Davidson Men’s Golf, with the threesomes of Paul Butt, Steve Maier and Joe Thilbourg, and Jim Hadeka, Jim Johnston and Dave Foran finishing second and third, respectively. Dayton’s 67 was the best low net score.

In the Aug. 24 Friday Mixer, the foursome of Charlene Bryant, Jim Bryant, Deb Hadeka and Jim Hadeka took first place. The team of Corey Pratt, Laurie Pratt, Jerry Kennedy and Heidi Kennedy was second, and Jill Jesso-White, Gail Smith, Wes Smith and Dale White were third.

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NEW MOUNT ABRAHAM Union High School varsity boys’ soccer coach Bob Russell starts a practice Monday afternoon. One tradition Russell has preserved for the team is listing team goals on the back of warm-up shirts.

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2004 and 2013 and to home playoff games in all but five of 23 seasons.

“I don’t think I can concern myself with replacing Mike as much as just taking over. He had talked to me about taking over for a while, and I had thought it was mostly talk until all of a sudden it was, ‘I’m going to do it,’” Russell said.

Certainly, Russell has paid a few dues on the way to his first varsity head coaching job. After graduating from the University of Vermont,

where he played club soccer, Russell worked as an instructional assistant at Colchester High. There he also coached middle school soccer and assisted the varsity baseball program. At Mount Abe Russell has also coached middle school baseball and basketball.

Why coach?

“When you stop playing you still want to be part of a sport. And after you’ve coached a little bit you come to love the relationships that you can

have with those players,” Russell said. “It’s different than you have with your teammates, but it’s still an uplifting and enjoyable experience.”

It’s probably not a surprise that Russell’s varsity job came in soccer.

He admitted even his wife, who played on championship soccer teams at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, at times laughs at Russell’s fixation on soccer.

“I’m a bit soccer-obsessed,” he (See Coach Russell, Page 2B)

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football 8/31 MUHS at Colchester.................... 7 PM 9/1 U-32 at Mt. Abe............................... 1 PM 9/1 Milton at OV ................................... 1 PM 9/7 Mt. Abe at Mt. Anthony................... 7 PM 9/7 Hartford at MUHS........................... 7 PM 9/7 OV at Fair Haven............................ 1 PM Field Hockey 8/31 Harwood at Mt. Abe...................... 4 PM 9/1 OV at Mt. Anthony.......................... 1 PM 9/5 U-32 at Mt. Abe .............................. 4 PM 9/6 CVU at MUHS................................ 4 PM 9/8 Mt. Abe at MUHS...........................10 AM 9/7 Rutland at OV................................. 4 PM Boys’ Soccer 8/31 GMVS at VUHS....................... 4:30 PM 8/31 Mt. Mansfield at MUHS............ 4:30 PM 9/1 OV vs. F. Haven at Proctor........ 4:30 PM 9/4 VUHS at Mill River .................... 4:30 PM 9/4 OV at Twin Valley...................... 4:30 PM 9/6 GMVS at Mt. Abe....................... 4:30 PM 9/5 MUHS at Colchester................. 4:30 PM 9/6 VUHS at Fair Haven.................. 4:30 PM 9/8 Spaulding at MUHS.......................10 AM 9/8 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi.....................10 AM Girls’ Soccer 8/31 OV at Arlington............................. 6 PM 9/1 MUHS at Stowe.............................10 AM 9/1 Mt. Abe at VUHS.......................... 10 AM 9/4 MUHS at VUHS ........................ 4:30 PM 9/4 Mt. Abe at Milton........................ 4:30 PM 9/8 VUHS at Fair Haven....................... 1 PM 9/7&8 ........... OV at Black River Tournament 9/7 Missisquoi at MUHS.................. 4:30 PM 9/7 Mt. Abe at Rice.......................... 4:30 PM Golf 9/6 MUHS Hosts at R. Myhre............... 4 PM

Area drivers rule on ‘Double Stack Night’ Five locals score wins at Devil’s Bowl WEST HAVEN — Five Addison County or Brandon drivers took the checkered flag on Sunday, when Devil’s Bowl Speedway presented its annual “Double Stack Night,” with two races in each of the five weekly divisions.

Topping the card were wins by Orwell veteran Tim LaDuc and youngster Jake Scarborough, each of whom won 20-lap races in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Sportsman Modified division.

LaDuc stole the show in the opening race, leading only the final 50 feet. Salisbury’s Mike Palmer started on the pole and led almost the whole way. LaDuc tracked him down with five laps left and tried repeatedly to get under Palmer on the inside lane, but failed in every attempt except the final one. The pair then raced to the finish, and LaDuc beat Palmer by a bumper for his first win of the year. Mid-

dlebury’s Justin Comes was fifth, and Brandon’s Vince Quenneville Jr. finished seventh.

In the second Sportsman Modified race Scarborough took over on lap 13 and never looked back for the first victory of his career at Devil’s Bowl. Scarborough’s brother Joey, also of Brandon, was fifth; Shoreham’s Jimmy Ryan was sixth; and LaDuc and Quenneville ran 8-9, respectively.

The championship point battle tightened slightly, and leader Kenny Tremont Jr. now holds a 33-point advantage on Joey Scarborough, 607-574, with LaDuc in third place at 568.

Cornwall veteran Garrett Given scored his first win of the year in the second of two 15-lap Super Stock races. Trevor Hurlburt and Orwell’s Ronnie Alger led much of the way, but a caution flag with (See Devil’s Bowl, Page 2B)

TIM LADUC OF Orwell makes the winning pass on Mike Palmer in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Sportsman Modified race Sunday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.

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Coach Russell (Continued from Page 1B) said. “It keeps you young in that you’re constantly thinking about different elements of the game to help support those boys.”

In the past few years Russell has coached most of the athletes on the 2018 Eagle roster, with the exception of a few players who previously attended Ripton’s North Branch School and went straight to varsity.

There will be more continuity between the old and new regimes.

“Mike and I have been in pretty close contact the past couple years, just about the way we structure and organize our practices, what kind of activities we use,” Russell said.

“As far as style of play, we’ve had a lot of discussions about style of play, but we really haven’t nailed down, ‘This is Mount Abe’s style of play.’ I think that has to flex with the personnel you have as well.”

Russell is also asking his players to be flexible, especially consid-

“After you’ve coached a little bit you come to love the relationships that you can have with those players. It’s different than you have with your teammates, but it’s still an uplifting and enjoyable experience.”

— Bob Russell

ering most of the team’s starting defenders graduated, while also seeking out their preferences on what roles they would like to fill on the field.

“Coming into it, I did present every returning player the opportunity to meet with me. I put out a survey so they could give me feedback about what were their goals, what kind of supports do they need from me, where do they see themselves

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within the group, are they comfortable with adjusting that vision of themselves and so on. I was able to start the conversation,” he said.

While carving out his own leadership style, Russell has also sought out what elements of the program players would like to preserve.

“I’m just trying to, like with the survey, identify things that these players are used to and they really, really want to hold onto. There are some great traditions that he (Corey) built, and I’m more than willing to maintain those traditions,” Russell said. “But I’m in no way trying to be Mike. I could in no way do that. He’s just such an incredible figure. I was able to learn from him for a few years, and I’m trying to do this opportunity to the best of my abilities.”

One tradition in particular will remain: One word and concept that Corey said his athletes always treasured popped up in the same way it has for years.

“One of the traditions that was clear that needed to remain was having our warm-up shirts that have four words that represent us. And you know, being around the program, Mike always spoke about the brotherhood piece,” Russell said.

“But I never mentioned that word, and it was the first word mentioned by multiple players along the way.

So you’ll see that at the bottom of our warm-ups again this year, along with drive, precision and commitment.”

SEEKING FEEDBACK At the same time Russell will not take for granted his players are all happy and buying into his leadership, and he will try to make sure they have the opportunity to let him know how they are feeling.

“I’m going to set up some feedback pretty soon where they can anonymously let me know anything, like this is not happening and it would be great if it were, or even tell me what they enjoy about any differences that I’ve instituted,” he said.

On the practice field Russell said he would be detail-oriented and prepared.

“I’m just trying to provide them with plans each day that build on themselves, that start with, this is a skill that we need to develop and put into more game situations so that we can prepare to be as competitive as possible,” he said.

But Russell said he is just as concerned about the group dynamics about what he called an “amazing” group of supportive, “respectful, well intentioned guys.”

“I’m pretty comfortable with how things have gone so far. Once competition starts it will heighten some sort of anxieties or perception for some people, and I’m sure we’ll have to deal with that at the time,” he said. “But these guys seem like what is most important is their ability to be together and work together and just have everybody contributing and doing the best they can all the time.”

Russell joked the varsity job means “more emails” as well as greater expectations, but he is glad for the opportunity.

“It has been a successful program for a number of years. I’m just trying to maintain that commitment,” he said. “I’ve already expressed how much I enjoy being around soccer.

So I’m able to enjoy the game that I love with these guys, that are just so fantastic, and I’m able to support these guys for this season and beyond.”

Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at andyk@addisonindependent.com.

AN EMOTIONAL JIM Joyce accepts the Detroit line-up card from pitcher Armando Galarraga at the beginning of the Tigers-Indians game on June 3, 2010, the day after umpire Joyce’s wrong call cost Galarraga a perfect game.

Lindholm (Continued from Page 1B) protestations, was adamant in his decision.

Galarraga got the next hitter to ground out, and he had the only “28out perfect game” in history.

The aftermath was dramatic. As soon as Joyce saw a replay, he realized his egregious mistake and was desolate. At home plate at the game the next day, a weeping Joyce and a forgiving Galarraga embraced.

Today, of course, on-field video replay (introduced in 2014) would have quickly reversed the call.

In nearly a century and a half of Major League Baseball, over 210,000 games, only 23 pitchers (21 since 1893 when the mound was moved back to 60 feet 6 inches where it remains) have thrown perfect games — Galarraga, alas, not one of them.

Nor is Harvey Haddix in this hallowed group of mound perfectionists: On May 26, 1959, the diminutive lefty (5-foot-9, 170 pounds), pitching for the Pirates, retired 36 Braves in a row, 12 perfect innings, and got nothing to show for it. At the end of nine innings, the score stood 0-0, as Braves pitcher Lew Burdette was also sharp that day.

In the 13th inning, an error, an intentional walk to Henry Aaron, and a double scoring both runners cost Haddix the perfect game, the no-hitter, the shut-out, and the win.

Our own Pedro Martinez pitched nine perfect innings for the Montreal

BABE RUTH, LEFT, and Ernie Shore were pitching stalwarts of the Boston Red Sox in 1917. Together they pitched a combined no-hitter, with Shore earning all of the outs.

Expos early in his career (1995) against the Padres in San Diego. He gave up a hit in the tenth, but won the game 1-0.

Like Haddix, he didn’t complete the game perfectly — his teammates couldn’t scratch out a run for him in nine innings.

The best game I ever saw (on TV) anyone pitch was not a perfect game, but very close. It was Pedro’s gem against the Yankees on Sept.

10, 1999. He faced just 28 batters, striking out 17 and walking none, before 55,000 dazzled fans in Yankee Stadium, the Yanks only hit a second inning homer by Chili Davis.

Who knows how many perfect games there would be if Major League Baseball had not been

segregated for nearly half its history (1887-1947) and great black players pitched, and hit, alongside their white MLB counterparts?

On July 4, Independence Day, 1934, the incomparable Satchel Paige threw a nearly perfect game for the Pittsburgh Crawfords against the Homestead Grays. Satch struck out 17 batters: only a walk and an error marred his performance in this big game between two of the foremost Negro league teams.

A pitcher in college, at Middlebury College, I pitched a perfect game.

Well, technically not perfect: I came within five hits, two walks, and two errors of perfection in a nine-inning 5-1 Panther win over RPI in May 1966.

Devil’s Bowl that came down to the final corner.

(Continued from Page 1B) three laps left interrupted Alger’s Preston took his third win of the lead and allowed Given to push his season. Kaleb Shepard of Vergennes Camaro to the outside lane on a crazy was fourth, Bradley Bertrand of Ferrisburgh was fifth, restart to sail to victory. and Cornwall’s Jake New York driver Curtis The nightcap Barrows was seventh.

Condon took second, saw 15-year-old The nightcap saw and Alger was third.

Johnny Super Stock domi- Johnny Bruno of 15-year-old Bruno of Castleton take Castleton take nator Chris Murray of his second win in three Fair Haven coasted to his second win weeks. Bertrand moved the win in the other 15- in three weeks. up to third, Shepard was lap race in the division. fourth again, Preston Given was eighth in that race. With eight wins in 15 rac- was sixth, and Barrows was eighth.

Shepard now owns a huge 81-point es, Murray has built a commanding lead over Moquin, 706-625, at the 71-point lead on Condon, 759-688.

Panton’s Mike Preston won one of top of the Mini Stock Division.

Shoreham’s Colby Beinhaur the 12-lappers in the Portland Glass Mini Stock division. Preston took the was one of two 16-year-olds who first race despite a determined chal- picked up wins in the 12-lap Friend lenge from Milton’s Shawn Moquin Construction 500cc Mini Sprint races.

Beinhaur dominated the second race for his second win of the year.

Brandon’s Kevin Smith finished

second, and first-time Mini Sprint racer Jason Sabourin of Vergennes took fifth. New York driver Dakota Green edged Beinhaur to win the other Mini Sprint race, and Sabourin was 10th.

New York driver Travis Billington won the first of two 15-lap O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman features. Salisbury’s Brent Warren took fifth, Leicester’s Adam Piper was seventh, and Orwell’s James Hanson was eighth.

Fletcher’s Joey Roberts cruised to his fourth Limited Sportsman win in the second race, with Warren and Piper moving up to second and third, respectively.

Warren leads the division standings with 749 points, but Billington (729), Roberts (723), and Paolo Pascarella (721) are all within 28 points entering the final month of racing.

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Nolan, Grant NEW HAVEN/ADDISON — Michael and Lisa Nolan of New Haven, together with Gary and Tammy Grant of Addison, are excited to announce the engagement of their children, Katie Nolan and Geoffrey Grant.

Katie, a 2017 graduate of Vermont Adult Learning, works as a personal care assistant within Addison County. Geoffrey, a 2012 graduate of Vergennes Union High School, works for the City of Vergennes in the waste water plant.

The couple is to be married on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at the Victory Baptist Church in Vergennes, and will enjoy a honeymoon later this fall to Cancun, Mexico. The couple resides in Addison, where they enjoy beautiful views of the Champlain Valley and the Adirondacks.

CONSUL-GENERAL MICHII from the Japanese Consulate in Boston presents Peter Lynch of Shoreham with a commendation for his years working to build understanding and friendship between Vermont and Japan.

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Gardens give recovering addicts a positive outlet MIDDLEBURY — The Turning Point Center of Addison County has created six raised garden bed boxes thanks to a Middlebury Maple Run grant and a generous donation of materials from Goodro’s in East Middlebury.

The gardens are located at the Turning Point Center off Creek Road in Middlebury, in the side lawn near the town recreational center.

The Turning Point Center’s mission is to offer peer-based recovery support to all people in our community affected by substance use disorders and addictive behaviors to aid in building and enriching healthy lives. The center offers a safe, friendly, supportive environment of healing and hope, free of substance-use. Though there are many options for people looking for traditional recovery meetings, such as 12-step programs, there exist fewer options for those looking to build community and support through social and holistic health means.

One of the most important components of building a healthy life in recovery is connection.

“Gardening is a great activity for people recovering from substance use disorder and addictive behaviors for several reasons: it is a hobby

that can act as a distraction,” said Turning Point Executive Director Stacy Jones. “It is a useful activity that may give a recovering person an important sense of purpose and improved self-esteem, which is a critical element for maintaining recovery.

“Additionally, gardening is a physical activity engaging tactile motor skills. Research indicates that new activities are paramount in recovery,” she added. “Furthermore, harvesting the vegetables cultivated will provide an additional health benefit whether served in a recovery community meal, or used in a group where people in recovery are learning how to eat healthfully.”

The Middlebury Maple Run grant provided $500 in seed money to build the new garden program.

With the boxes built thanks to some dedicated volunteers, Jones will continue the work of reaching out to local farms and the Department of Health to bring the gardens into bloom.

“The Turning Point is grateful for the support and is excited to add gardening and cooking to its calendar,” she said.

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Vermont & Japan strengthen bonds of friendship Japanese government honors a Shoreham man for efforts to improve understanding MONTPELIER/SHOREHAM — As the state of Vermont cemented ties with the Japanese prefecture of Tottori last month, Japanese officials were also praising a Shoreham-based organization and its leader for improving understanding between the Asian nation and the Green Mountain State.

Gov. Phil Scott and Gov. Shinji Hirai of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, in

AFTER VERMONT GOV. Phil Scott (center) and Gov. Shinji Hirai of Tottori, Japan, (second from right) signed a friendship agreement the to leaders pose with Peter Lynch of Green Across the World (left), Reiko Kida and Masatoshi Kida.

July signed a Sister State Agreement between Vermont and Tottori, Japan’s smallest prefecture. The agreement aims to promote increased exchange between the two regions, including youth exchange, professional exchange, tourism and commerce.

After the signing, the governors exchanged keys and hosted a reception in the Cedar Creek Room in the Statehouse that included a koto performance by Misuki Ohnishi-san.

That same week, Peter Lynch, executive director of Green Across the World, received a commendation from Consul-General Rokuichiro

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“I am honored and humbled to receive this commendation in light of the long list of others who have contributed to building the relationship between Vermont and Tottori,” Lynch said.

Former GATW board member Reiko Kida and her husband, Masatoshi Kida, of the University of Vermont Medical Center received a similar commendation.

“On the face of it, one wouldn’t think there would be much in common between Vermont and Tottori, Japan,”

In 2008, Gov. Hirai returned to Vermont to sign a Friendship Agreement with Gov. Jim Douglas.

Over the next decade, Tottori Prefectural International Exchange Foundation (TPIEF) and GATW set up many exchanges between Vermont and Japan, with the Japanese students often staying in and touring Addison County.

“We are both … small in population,” Gov. Hirai said at the agreement signing. “But, we have the power to develop ourselves, which is why we are here. I’m pleased to come to Vermont with my people to explore the beautiful state of Vermont.”

Lynch described the Japanese state with which Vermont is now formally associated.

“Tottori is a wonderful prefecture that lies along the Sea of Japan in western Japan,” he said. “It is Japan’s smallest prefecture with a population of about 600,000, and beautiful scenery. People are exceptionally friendly.

Despite widely different culture and language, we share similar challenges associated with building sustainable rural economies. There is a great opportunity to learn from each other.”

Lynch also signed a Sister Organization agreement between GATW and the TPIEF during a welcome dinner for Gov. Hirai on July 17. TPIEF and GATW agreed to continue youth exchange activities that the organizations have shared for going on eight years.

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Scott said. “After all, we are over 6,000 miles apart and do not share the same language. However, there are many similarities, from our small populations to our beautiful mountains and outdoor recreation. Vermont looks forward to continuing our relationship with Tottori and to broaden the exchanges to include tourism and trade between the two regions.”

The relationship between Vermont and Tottori began two decades ago when then-Vice Gov. Hirai met with then-Gov. Howard Dean, and supported an agreement that fostered

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OPIATE OVERDOSE RES‑ CUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Daily Reflection Meeting, Vergennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm.

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

Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

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 dis‑ cussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understand‑ ing 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.

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

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

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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternat‑ ing Format Meeting, Fer‑ risburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiri‑ tual Awakening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 10‑11am. Beginner’s Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

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NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednesdays, 9 am, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am.

We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middle‑ bury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkin‑ soninfo@uvmhealth.org.

Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plas‑ tering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

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BARN SALE, Sept. 1, 9‑2.

1447 Smith St., Shoreham.

Household goods, camp chairs, pine hutch, like‑new women’s clothing L/XL. Rain or shine.

WEEK LONG YARD sale.

Starts Sept. 2nd and runs through Sept. 8th. 8am‑5pm.

920 Washington St., Ext. Hardware and shop tools.

PROFESSIONAL PAINT‑ ING; interior/exterior, resi‑ dential/commercial, pressure washing. 20 years’ experi‑ ence. Best prices. Refer‑ ences. 802‑989‑5803.

VALLEY HANDYMAN SER‑ VICE: electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Resolve projects and that honey‑to‑do list today. Property manage‑ ment upon request. Mowing, landscaping, snow removal.

Quality workmanship and references. 802‑458‑2402.

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Route 74, Cornwall. Sat‑ urday, Sept. 1st. 8am to 3pm. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 2nd.

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Sept. 1, 9‑1. Teen girl’s size 0 American Eagle pants, Kids stuff, strollers, some furniture, Native American books, artwork, 1997 Ford F250 and more. 31 Lower Plains, East Middlebury.

BARN SALE ‑ 42 OSSIE Rd., East Middlebury. Sept.

1and 2, 9am‑3pm. Hand painted barn quilts, wed‑ ding supplies, (40 strings of lights, burlap runners, vases, misc.), party themes, furni‑ ture, hunting tools, exercise equip., Blue VT Castings wood stove, glassware, so much more.

ORWELL LAWN SALE. 28 Hemenway Hill Rd. Saturday 9/1 and Sunday 9/2 from 9‑3. No early birds. Antique twin beds, pot belly stove, stone crocks, bureaus, book‑ shelves, gardening books, baby swing, playpen, bi‑ cycle, craft supplies, house‑ hold items.

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Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Middlebury. Approved for seating for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities.

Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

Work Wanted EXPERIENCED CARE‑ GIVER/ nanny. Will care for children in your home or mine. Located close to Orwell elementary, walking distance. I offer an abun‑ dance of learning, explor‑ ing, singing, playing, inter‑ acting, and most of all a safe loving environment.

Please call for references 802‑233‑9261 or email me at tc777pd@hotmail.com. Flex‑ ible Hours.

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Open Positions 2018-19

NOW HIRING

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Addison Central School District is seeking a part-time Assistant Cook in Salisbury for the breakfast and lunch programs. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving students, and lunchroom/kitchen clean-up.

Addison Central School District is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper at Middlebury Union High School. Requirements of the position are being able to work outside in all weather conditions, must be able to operate a variety of manual and power equipment/tools, climb ladders and lift 80 lbs unassisted.

22 Merchants Row Middlebury, Vt 05753 802-989-7376

Apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and three current reference letters via School Spring or by sending a hard copy to:

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Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury,VT 05753

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PAINTING SEASON IS here. Wet Paint, interior and exterior quality paint‑ ing. 30 years experience.

References and insured.

802‑458‑2402.

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NOW HIRING: Reliable, responsible Part-Time cashiers and deli help needed for flexible schedule – the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays is essential.

Also hiring a full-time deli opener.

Apply in person at:

East Middlebury Maplefields 3201 Rte 7 South, E. Middlebury Ask for Brittany or pick-up an application

RNs, EMTs, LPNs and MAs wanted!

Are you wondering how you can help others in the community? The Open Door Clinic is looking for RNs, LPNs, EMTs and certified MAs to volunteer at their free medical clinics in Middlebury or Vergennes. The ODC serves patients who are uninsured and underinsured, offering free appointments Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 pm. Medical professionals typically volunteer once a month for a 3-hour clinic, though more or less often is also possible! Contact RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 or rsvpaddison@volunteersinvt.org for more information.

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MISTER UPS NOW HIRING

Servers, Bussers, Dishwashers, Line Cooks Please Apply in Person at: 25 Bakery Lane Middlebury, VT 05753 Or Call 802-388-6724 Ask for Lindsey

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

LOOKING FOR part‑time handy person to do yard work in Middlebury.

388‑2754.

COSTELLO’S MARKET IS looking for an experienced person to wrap subs, do prep‑work, deep frying, dish‑ washing and other duties.

Please apply in person to Costello’s Market, Marble‑ works, Middlebury.

INTERIOR PAINTER ‑ SOME experience helpful.

Apply with resume/work experience and referenc‑ es to Hescock Painting.

Hescock@shoreham.net.

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NOW HIRING

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/.

Please apply in person at: 3 Mill Street Middlebury, VT

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH SCHOOL Coaching Positions Middlebury Union High School is seeking a Coach for Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse.

Applicants must possess a strong knowledge of Lacrosse coaching principles with previous coaching experience preferred. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate and relate to student athletes.

RIDE COORDINATOR/DISPATCHER AND BUS DRIVERS Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you interested in doing valuable work that supports our community and environment? Consider joining our team as a RIDE COORDINATOR or BUS DRIVER POSITIONS REQUIRE: • Strong customer service skills and experience • Ability to maintain a positive attitude • A high level of professionalism plus a clean driving record RIDE COORDINATOR/DISPATCHER: • Ability to multitask and focus in a fastpaced and sometimes noisy environment • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work • Ability to learn new software& perform general office tasks • Match client transportation requests with available vehicles and volunteers • Accurately input all client and trip data into computer system • Respond to telephone requests for future transportation needs Benefits include: • Competitive Salary • Up to 36 paid days off annually • 100% employer paid health insurance

BUS DRIVERS ONLY: • CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement, but we are willing to train • Operate CDL bus on a fixed route and for paratransit riders • Assist passengers entering and exiting the bus, as needed • Accurately record ridership data • Follow all company, federal and state rules and regulations • Provide friendly and helpful customer service to all riders

• Vision insurance • Long term disability • 403B retirement plan

For more information and for an application, please visit us at http://actr-vt.org/jobopenings/. Please e-mail resume and application to shari@trivalleytransit.org.

Employment is contingent upon passing required background checks and preemployment drug testing.

TVT/ACTR is an AA/EO Employer Addison County Transit Resources, Human Resources 297 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT 05753

Middlebury Union High School is seeking a Coach for Varsity Boys’ Basketball.

Applicants must possess a strong knowledge of Basketball coaching principles with previous coaching experience preferred. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate and relate to student athletes.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Sean Farrell/Athletic Director Middlebury Union High School 73 Charles Avenue Middlebury,VT 05753

Established Local Companies Want You! When You are a QUALIFIED, LICENSED CDL DRIVER (Class A & Class B)

STEP UP and SIGN-UP NOW for classes beginning SEPTEMBER 17th at Hannaford Career Center and Start Down the Road to a well-paying, rewarding career with a great company – where you can live and work locally!

Addison County Solid Waste Management District, Monument Farms Dairy and rk MILES Building Materials Supplier (with six locations), are a few of the local companies that, while they may not have an immediate position available, are interested in interviewing licensed graduates of a credible CDL training course.

• Training available for 72 hour Class B or 144 hour Class A licensing.

• Scholarship assistance available through VSAC, Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Voc Rehab, and others. $5200 for Class A, $3500 for Class B. • Classes are 6 hours a day. Earn endorsements such as Haz Mat, Tanker, or Combination Vehicles for even higher starting wages.

• Participants must have clean driving record and submit to random drug testing.

Call 382-1004 to register and for financial aid info.

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Join our team! It’s a great way to start your career in financial services. We currently seek to fill the following fulltime teller position in our Middlebury/Vergennes market.

Minimum starting pay of $14.00 per hour.

Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

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UVM Morgan Horse Farm

in Weybridge has temporary, parttime morning position(s) open helping with daily farm chores.

Ideal candidate is reliable and has experience working with large livestock. Experience operating farm equipment strongly desired. Schedule is 3-4 days per week, weekends included, up to 20 hours per week.

To apply, contact the UVM Morgan Horse Farm at 802-388-2011 or uvmorgan@uvm.edu.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is a growing financial cooperative in Northwestern Vermont, currently serving over 38,000 members. We are always looking for friendly, self-motivated individuals who enjoy helping people, have strong communication skills, are detail-oriented and enjoy working as part of a team. If you feel your attributes match our expectations we encourage you to consider a career with us.

We partner with quality companies offering top notch benefits of the traditional and nontraditional types. We have competitive health care and 401k matches, a local employee assistance program, on-site chiropractic/massage, and other wellness benefits. Please visit our website for full details of our benefits program.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: • Great and welcome members to the Credit Union in a friendly professional manner.

• Deliver exceptional service through accurately, confidentially and efficiently performing routine teller transactions ensuring a high level of service, including deposits to accounts, verification of account information, handle mail, cashing of checks, loan payments and processing of withdrawals.

• Maintain a strong knowledge of all Credit Union products and services.

• Respond appropriately to member requests, problems and concerns and/or direct them to the proper person for assistance.

• Improve the member’s financial well-being by identifying opportunities to offer Credit Union products and services.

• Adhere to established security procedures and compliance requirements.

• Being a part of a collaborative team environment.

Job Requirements: • A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.

• Traveling to other branches outside of the Middlebury/Vergennes market may be required.

• Coverage during business hours of Monday – Saturday.

Qualified candidates should apply online via our website:

www.vermontfederal.org

Please be sure to attach your resume. Applications without an attached resume will be considered incomplete.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NOW HIRING AT HELEN PORTER REHABILITATION & NURSING! Learn more about job opportunities at Walk-in Wednesday, when you can interview on-the-spot!

Walk in at 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury any Wednesday between 9AM and 5PM. We now pay a starting rate of $14.00/hour for LNAs, and higher rates for LNAs with experience!

Sign-on bonuses available!

Up to $1,000 for select LNA positions Up to $2,000 for LPN roles For more information about available openings, visit UVMHealth.org/PMC and click on “Careers.”

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Help Wanted CERTIFIED DENTAL AS‑ SISTANT (CDA) wanted.

Want a fun and challenging job taking care of people?

We offer a culture of re‑ spect, gratitude, and fun.

Great benefits and highest standards. FT: M‑Th 8‑5pm.

Requirements: Passion for learning and helping others, collaborative and kind, XR‑certificate, strong 4‑handed assisting. Email resume: SnareDental.HR@ gmail.com.

FULL TIME REGISTER clerk needed for busy fam‑ ily owned convenience store. Set schedule Mon‑Fri 2:15pm ‑ 10:15pm. Prior work related experience w/ references preferred. Higher than average compensation for qualified applicants. Ap‑ ply in person at Small City Market in Vergennes or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

BARISTA/BAKERY Coun‑ ter Service - ‑ Full time & part‑time openings. Join our terrific team serving our awesome loyal customer’s coffee, pastry, lunch and lots of smiles. Great op‑ portunity to meet commu‑ nity members and find out what’s going on in town.

Coffee is on us. Send as an e‑mail for more details. info@ottercreekbakery.com.

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

PART‑TIME CAREGIVER FOR 18 year old disabled boy in Middlebury. Appli‑ cants must have child care experience, references and be reliable. Some lifting required. Flexible hours. Criminal background check. Send resume to: sstone7716@gmail.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPOR‑ TUNITIES available from September 1st to October 31st. Donut Makers - Friday, Saturday and Sunday shift, starts at 5:00am. Tractor drivers Saturdays and Sun‑ days, experience required.

Orchard Store - 7 days a week. Apple Pickers - week‑ days starting mid Septem‑ ber. Shelburne Saturday Market - Saturdays. Brandy Tasting Room - Bartender license required - Saturdays and Sundays. Serious in‑ quiries only please. Please e-mail OrchardAppleTrees@ gmail.com.

2007 WRANGLER 5TH wheel 28ft, good awning, over all fair condition. $1,500 or negotiable. 802‑503‑4447.

BRISTOL FAMILY HOUS‑ ING: $1,035 3 BD Apart‑ ment. Rent includes heat, hot water, trash and snow removal. Washer dryer hookup & storage space.

Income restrictions ap‑ ply. For further details call E.P. Management Corp at 775‑1100 Ext. #7 or e‑mail shelly@epmanagement. com. Equal Housing Op‑ portunity.

LAKE DUNMORE: 2 bed‑ room winterized cottages available September/Octo‑ ber to May/June. Comfort‑ ably furnished and appli‑ anced, turn key shape. Free wi‑fi, satellite TV, plowing, trash collection, recycling.

Rates start at $800/mo. plus heat and electricity. 10 min‑ utes to Middlebury or Bran‑ don. Smaller cottages avail‑ able through Fall for shorter periods. 802‑352‑4236, karen@northcovecottages. com .

MIDDLEBURY RETAIL ‑ great location. Ollie’s other place. 13 Washington St. next to The Middlebury Ba‑ gel and the Co‑Op. Across from Shaw’s. Great parking and visibility. Light and ap‑ pealing space, easy to heat.

802‑425‑3400.

FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green. 802‑282‑9110.

GREENHOUSE CON‑ STRUCTION and general construction help needed.

Great opportunity to learn.

Resume/work experience and references required.

Vermont Victory Greenhous‑ es. 989‑9107.

U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables, booths and commer‑ cial hood systems with ansul and roof fan. 802‑349‑8544.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ BURY seeks enthusiastic and experienced caregivers to provide hands‑on care in our dynamic retirement community. Openings: full‑time evenings, part‑time weekends. Email acoyle@ eastviewmiddlebury.com or call 989‑7502.

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.

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22’ TANZER SAIL BOAT. Highly regarded cruiser/ racer. Roomy cabin. Sleeps 4. Fin keel. 3 1/2’ draft. Nice Condition. Needs clean up and minor repair. $2,750.

802‑758‑2597.

FARRIER’S ANVIL, EXCEL‑ LENT condition. 100 lbs. $400. Contact 388‑2515 Dan Freeman Leatherworks, 2 Park St., Middlebury.

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAM‑ PLAIN waterfront camp.

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

802‑349‑4212, no texts.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WARE‑ HOUSE commercial space.

As is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802‑558‑6092.

2 BEDROOM, DUPLEX. 10 miles from Middlebury, quiet setting. Wash/dryer hookups. Large kitchen, living, and baths. $1,100 per month plus utilities and deposit. No smoking, no pets. 802‑897‑5447.

BRIDPORT; 2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment. Heat, electricity, water, lawn care included. No smoking, no pets. 802‑388‑2754.

BRIDPORT: SUNNY, SPA‑ CIOUS 1/br. apartment.

Beautiful views, garden space. All utilities included except heat. Washer/dryer.

No pets. No smoking. $900 per month. 802‑349‑9624.

SUBSCRIBE 388.4944, or www.addisonindependent.com.

TOWN OF MONKTON HIGHWAY CREW The Town of Monkton is seeking qualified applicants to join the Highway Department road crew.

This position requires experience in highway maintenance and repair, mechanical ability, record keeping and communication skills. The position is full¬time, 40 hours per week, requiring a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays, as well as overtime. Must have CDL, pass a drug test, and be dependable and willing to be on call during winter hours. Full job description is available at Town Hall or online at monktonvt.com/road-crew.

For more information or to submit a resume please contact Sharon Gomez, Town Clerk at 802-453-3800, email TownClerk@ monktonvt.com or mail at P.O. Box 12 Monkton, VT. 05469-0012.

NOW HIRING FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR Typically Monday – Friday 9am-5pm 10am-6pm some nights and weekends may be required.

Training staff on all shifts, ordering, inventory, customer service, cleaning, product control, inspection readiness, safety procedures.

Able to travel for training with Head Amato’s coordinator to better serve our customers. Please send resume to Karrieb@rlvallee.com or Apply in person and ask for Store Manager, Maggie. EOE.

Middlebury Maplefields 60 North Pleasant St., Middlebury

For Rent

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

Reliable worker needed to assist with manufacturing of flooring, and other wood products. Must be a flexible team-player willing to pitch in where and when needs arise.

Knowledge of wood species is helpful, but we’ll train. Family owned/operated business where safety is key. Please call Tom Lathrop for appointment at 453-2897, ext #2.

CORNWALL 2 BEDROOM APT. in orchard. $850/mo.

Wood heat. Separate entry.

First, last and security de‑ posit. 802‑462‑2077.

CORNWALL QUIET COUN‑ TRY APARTMENT 5 miles from Middlebury. 2nd story, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath with washer/dryer hookup. In‑ cludes everything plus satel‑ lite, storage included. $1,250 per month. 1st and last month’s rent and security deposit. No pets, no smok‑ ing. Available September 1st. 802‑462‑2924.

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 measure‑ ments are 8’ wide by 7’ high.

For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

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

F O R R E N T: B R I D ‑ P O R T, C o m m e r c i a l / retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu.

For Rent

LARGE OFFICE RENTAL available within psychologist suite in Marbleworks. Rent depends on space used.

Call Charlotte at 388‑0929 or 453‑4991.

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M I D D L E B U RY FA L L S apartment. Two bedroom apartment with dramatic views of falls, creek and downtown. Freshly restored with hardwood floors and new appliances. Convenient downtown location. Heat and hot water included. $1,900 per month. Deposit and references required. Pic‑ tures available on website.

Offered by Diversified Man‑ agement Services DMSVT. com, info@DMSVT.com/ (617) 545‑4277.

MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE available; formerly Valley Voice. $500/mo.

802‑388‑4831.

For Rent

For Rent

All basic utilities included except electricity. Modern apartments, carpet/ tile/hardwood floors. Laundry facilities onsite at most properties. Includes trash, recycling, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. All income and assets must be verified, income limits may apply. Past landlord references required.

To download an application visit addisontrust.org or to request and application call (802) 877-2626 x104 or email info@addisontrust.org

For Rent

Equal Housing Opportunity

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing.

INDEPENDENT

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

Att. Farmers

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

NEW FURNISHED 1BR Pri‑ vate, lake front, Shoreham. $800. 860‑921‑7765.

N E W LY R E N O VAT E D house in Middlebury for rent on dead end road ½ mile from downtown. Brand new inside‑must See. 2 bed,2 bath. Available Sept 1st. $1,800/month includes most utilities. 758‑9202 leave a message or after 6pm.

ONE BEDROOM EFFI‑ CIENCY apartment. Includes heat, electric stove, refrig‑ erator, trash removal. Am‑ ple parking near bus route.

Available immediately. No smoking. No pets. 349‑7555 or 388‑4455.

ORWELL: SHARE A home with a man who enjoys mu‑ sic & keeping up on world events. $300/mo. plus help w/ housekeeping, compan‑ ionship, nighttime safety presence. Must be cat and dog friendly. Private bath.

863‑5625, HomeShareVer‑ mont.org. for application.

Interview, refs, background check req. EHO. RIPTON: SHARE A rural home w/senior woman.

Minimal rent in exchange for driving her to church & help w/ housekeeping, snow shoveling & com‑ panionship. No smoking/ pets. No deposit. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refs, background check req. EHO. SUGARWOOD APART‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Mid‑ dlebury. 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 website w w w. s u m m i t p m g . c o m .

Equal Housing Opportunity.

PROFESSIONAL FE‑ MALE wishes to do home share in Middlebury area. 872‑243‑1497 or 872‑227‑0191.

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

ADDISON COUNTY

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. AKC, fam‑ ily raised, vet check, first shots. Parents have health clearances. Three males available. Ready for new homes. $1,800.

802‑349‑8861.

Want to Rent

Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

Talk to our sales professionals.

3

2 PEDIGREE BEAGLE pups with papers. 4 mos.

Moving. $150 each.

802‑948‑2922.

MIDDLEBURY 1 BED‑ ROOM apartment. Close to college. $800/month plus deposit. Some utilities in‑ cluded. 388‑0401.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM near downtown.

Appliances, off street park‑ ing, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

Wood Heat EVERYDAY LOW PRICES Free, fast delivery and free kindling. Click: www.MIDD‑ MENFIREWOOD.com.

Ads Classified

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Beanshomes.com.

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Animals

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

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

P.O. Box 156 • Vergennes, VT 05491 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW VERGENNES AND MIDDLEBURY

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law.

MILLWORKER – Full-Time

BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Newly renovated.

All new hardwood floors.

Upgraded kitchen. Large 3 room bathroom. Nice porch and views. Private yard.

Washer and dryer. Extra storage. 2 car carport. Snow removal included. Available Sept. 15. $985/mo. Secu‑ rity and references, credit check. No pets/smoking.

802‑352‑4266, please leave message.

MIDDLEBURY‑RTE 7 ef‑ ficiency apartment. Heat, water and trash removal included. No pets. No smok‑ ing. $700/month. Available September 1. 802‑388‑1917.

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FOR SALE: FIRST cut square bales. Grass, clo‑ ver mix. Certified organic. $3.75 per bale. Call Paul Seiler 462‑3140, Cornwall.

FOR SALE: KILN dried pine shavings and pine sawdust. Delivered in 50 cubic yard loads. Call and leave a message at 802‑623‑6731.

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

W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Cars CORVETTE 1988 COUPE. Good tires, 8 rims, car cov‑ er. Removable top. Navy blue, tan leather interior. $6,500. 802‑388‑9603.

FOR SALE: 2007 Toyota Corolla LE, 208,000 miles.

6 CD changer. Remote starter. 4 studded Firestone Winterforce tires. 4 summer tires. Inspected until Aug. 2019. New battery Feb. 2018. Runs great. Asking $4,900 obo. Call Tom or Sue at 802‑643‑2125.

S E L L I N G 2 0 1 4 AW D Subaru Impreza Hatch‑ back. It’s a great vehicle with leather seats, blue‑ tooth connectivity, backup camera, heated seats, etc.

71k miles, ~30mpg. Snow chains included. Asking price $12,500. Please call Katie at (802)349‑0714 if interested.

Wanted DONATIONS WANTED for Town Hall Theater’s September 15 Fabulous Flea Market. Accepting household goods, collect‑ ables, jewelry of all kinds, antiques and unique items may be dropped off at The Diner next to Town Hall Theater on Friday and Sat‑ urday, August 31, Septem‑ ber 1 and September 7 and 8 between 9am and 12pm.

Call 345‑1596 for more information.

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

Consulting/appraisal ser‑ vices available. House calls made free of charge.

Business&Service

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Addison Independent, Thursday, August 30, 2018 — PAGE 7B

DIRECTORY

Accounting

• accounting • advertising • appliance repair • auto glass • automotive • business cards

Masonry

Equipment Rentals

Rene Many - CTPA, Inc. Tax Preparation & Accounting

Corporate Partnerships, Small Businesses & Personal Returns

Call 758-2000 Today!

Advertising

MARK TRUDEAU

40 TYPES OF RENTAL EQUIPMENT TO CHOOSE FROM

• material forklifts • excavators • bulldozers • mini-excavators • skidsteers

GENERAL CARPENTRY HOME IMPROVEMENTS LOCAL CONTRACTOR Remodeling • Additions Painting • Roofing

WINNER of “Best Local Contractor”

• Man lifts up to 80’ • man basket w/crane up to 188

• concrete compactors • backhoes

FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS by READERS CHOICE AWARDS!

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WINDOW & SIDING CO., INC

Jack Alexander

982 Briggs Hill Road • Bristol

New Construction Remodels and Additions Window and Siding Installation Smaller Home Repairs

Heating & AC Ductwork Design • Sealing Fabrication • Installation Insulation • Replacement Plasma Art • Torches • Welding Plasma Table • Duct Cleaning H.R.V. / E.R.V. Installation Ductwork Video Camera

Maurice plouffe

802-545-2251 1736 Quaker Village Road Weybridge, VT 05753

Free Estimates

A friendly, professional, and affordable family business.

References

462-3737 or 989-9107

Fully Insured

Kim or Jonathan Hescock hescock@shoreham.net

DaviD vaillancourt

Insulation

Painting & Carpentry

Consignment

802-352-4829

2321 W. Salisbury Rd.Salisbury, VT davama53@myfairpoint.net

• Interior/Staining • Drywall • Taping • Building Maintenance • Fully Insured

COMPASS TREASURE CHEST

Where you’ll find a treasure in every corner.

We sell and consign collectibles, antiques, dishes, tools, furniture, re-usable, re-purposed, art/craft/jewelry items and so much more!

333 Jones Drive, Brandon, VT 05733 802-465-8436 • compasstreasurechestconsign@gmail.com

Dense Pack Cellulose • Blown In Insulation Complete Air Sealing 1736 Quaker Village Road, Weybridge, VT 05753

Livestock

GET YOUR COMPUTER RUNNING LIKE NEW AGAIN !

• Appointments Available in your Home or Office • Install & Update Hardware & Software • Remove Spyware, Viruses & Other Threats • Secure Wireless Network Setup • Computer Purchasing Assistance • Help Customers Understand Windows 10 • Install Wireless Security Cameras • Erase Old Hard Drives Securely • Affordable Rates at Your Convenience For an appointment call • 802-734-6815 pcmedic@gmavt.net

Roland Ayer Livestock & Trucking 1433 Otter Creek Road Addison, VT 05491 802-343-3750

Buying all types of livestock. Shipping cull beef, direct premiums paid for organic beef.

Lumber  Rough Lumber Native Vermonter

Engineering 1438 S. Brownell Rd. • PO Box 159 • Williston, VT 05495 802-862-5590 • www.gmeinc.biz

Plumbing

802-545-2251 • Maurice Plouffe

The PC MediC of VerMonT

Siding, Windows, Garages, Decks & Porches New Construction, Renovations and Repairs

Painting

Commercial/Residential . Owner Operated . Fully Insured . Neat & Clean

Business Cards

Quaker Village Carpentry

802-352-6050

Specializing in Ductwork for Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems

Insurance Approved discounts

Call Vicki at 388-4944 or stop by our office in the Marble Works between 8am & 5pm Monday- Friday.

Call Bruce

Salisbury, VT

Buy Local! 802.989.0396

Middlebury, VT 05753 • 388-9049

Order your Custom Business Cards here at the Addison Independent.

35 Years Experience Honest & Fair Pricing Free Estimates Fully Insured

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HESCOCK PAINTING

• Windshield Repair • Insulated Glass • Plate Glass • Window Glass • Plexiglass • Safety Glass • Mirrors • Auto Glass • Storm Windows • Screen Repairs • Custom Shower Door Enclosures Vinyl Replacement windows and Complete Installation

Labels & Letterhead too!

NEW & REPAIR Residential • Lake Camps (Dunmore) Brick – Block – Stone

Contact info (802)989-8180 orders@metcalfefirewood.com

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mini excavator mini excavator air Compressor air Compressor Compressor air

Green and Seasoned Firewood $225/cord delivered Cash/check/credit

GAS OR ELECTRIC

Dryers Ranges Microwaves Air Conditioners

Scissor Lifts up up to to 32’ 32’ Scissor Lifts excavator excavator excavator Skid Steer

MASONRY

clean hardwood”

Alexander Appliance Repair Inc. Washers Refridgerators Dishwashers Disposals

oVer 40 LiFTS

275 South 116, Bristol, Vermont 05443 oVer 40 LiFTS LiFTS oVer 40 (802) 453-3351• Cell (802) 363-5619

42’ material forklifts 42’ material Fork lifts up forklifts to 15,000 lbs.

Fork lifts up to 15,000 lbs. lbs.

Fork lifts up to 15,000

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Bruce A. Maheu’s

www.brownswelding.com

802-877-2102 Toll Free: 888-433-0962 40’ to 80’ manlifts manlifts 40’ 80’ 42’to material forklifts www.cloverstate.com

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BRICK • BLOCK • STONE RESTORATION CHIMNEY & LINERS FIREPLACES • VENEER CHIMNEY INSPECTION

1-800-880-6030 Fax:1-800-880-6030 (802) 453-2730 1-800-880-6030 Fax:(802) (802)453-2730 453-2730 Fax:

Please give us a call.

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Waste Management – Roll-off container service We have the lift for you!

We the lift for you!

Fast, friendly, reliable service & competitive rates.40’ to 80’ manlifts have Scissor Lifts up to 32’ mini excavator Firewood Windows • Vinyl siding • Garages Roofs • Additions • Decks

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Charlie Levarn Over 40 Years of Experience

Quaker Street • Lincoln, Vermont • Phone: 453-8413 • Cell: 355-3852 Email: levarnsmasonry@gmavt.net

MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT

CLOVER STATE

LEVARN’S MASONRY

Free Estimates • Insured Liability

802.388.0860 Advertise your business or service both in print and online in Addison County’s go-to source for local news and services.

• landscape design • lumber • marketing • masonry • painting • property management

• carpentry/contractors • computers • engineering • equipment rentals • floor care • insulation

 Pine Siding

 Open most nights & weekends mikeysmill.com

Long Beams

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Professional Installation • Heating Systems • Plumbing Supplies • Bathroom Design • Water Treatment Great Advice

NDO N DUPlumbing & 'S Heating

Rt. 22A, Orwell 948-2082 388-2705

Masonry Ben Johnson Builders, LLC Pittsford, Vermont 802-282-9059

Alan Huizenga, P.E., President Kevin Camara, P.E. Jamie Simpson, P. E. • Middlebury Brad Washburn, P. E. • Montpelier “INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS WITH A COMMON SENSE APPROACH DELIVERED TO OUR CLIENTS IN A PROFESSIONAL, COST EFFECTIVE AND PERSONAL MANNER”

Fine Dry Stone Masonry

Jamie Masefield

Certified by the Dry Stone Wallers Association of Great Britain

802-233-4670 jmasefield@gmavt.net

Plumbing • Heating 125 Monkton Road Bristol, VT 05443 802-453-2325 cvplumbingheating.com

Fuel Delivery 185 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-4975 champlainvalleyfuels.com

Serving all your plumbing and heating needs.

Owned and operated by: Bill Heffernan, Jim & David Whitcomb

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Addison Independent, Thursday, August 23, 2018 — PAGE 9B

DIRECTORY

Business Service Renewable Energy

• renewable energy • roofing • septic & water • siding

• specialized services • stamps • storage

• surveying • tree services • window treatments

Stamps Short Surveying, inc.

Soak Up The Sun!

Serving Addison County Since 1991

Timothy L. Short, L.S.

Don’t spend your hard-earned money making the hot water or electricity that you use today– SOLAR IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER!

MADE TO ORDER

We’ve been here for you for 43 years – Let us help you with your solar projects today.

Self Inking & Hand Stamps

Property Line Surveys • Topographical Surveys FEMA Elevation Certificates 135 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 388-3511 ssi@sover.net

Tree Service

Available at the Addison Independent in the Marble Works, Middlebury

Go Green with us –

Call for a FREE on-site evaluation

Roofing

25 Yrs Experience 60’ bucket truck wood chipper available Fully Insured Free Estimates

388-4944

Brett Sargent

made you look.

owner/operator

imagine what white space can do for you.

Serving Vermont for over 42 years!

BROWN’S TREE & CRANE SERVICE

Septic & Water

STORAGE 4 Sizes ~ Self-locking units Hardscrabble Rd., Bristol

Monthly prices

6’x12’ $30 • 8’x12’ $45 10’x12’ $55 • 12’x21’ $75

Celebrating 31 Years

Environmental Consultants – Licensed Designers Steve Revell CPG, LD#178 BW Jeremy Revell LD#611 BW • Tyler Maynard LD#597 B

Serving Addison County

Call Us Today: (877) 777-7343 middleburyroofing.com middleburyroofingvt@gmail.com

• Water Supply - Location, Development and Permitting • On-Site Wastewater Design • Single & Multiple Lot Subdivision • Property Development & Permitting • State and Local Permitting • Underground Storage Tank Removal & Assessment

roofing Michael Doran

802-453-4384

Fax 802-453-5399 • Email: jrevell@lagvt.com 163 Revell Drive • Lincoln, VT 05443

www.lagvt.com

as seen at Addison County Field Days!

• Standing seam • Standing seam ••Asphalt shingles Asphalt shingles Slate •• Slate

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

NDON'S DU

Rely on the professionals.

Plumbing & Heating

Free estimates estimates •• Fully Fully Insured Insured Free

PORTABLE RESTROOMS Rt. 22A, Orwell • 948-2082 Rt. 7 So., Middlebury •388-2705

AIRPORT AUTO Also a good selection of used vehicles 44 School House Hill Road, E. Middlebury

388-0432 • 388-8090

Phone (802) 537-3555 LAROSE SURVEYS, P.C. Ronald L. LaRose, L.S. • Kevin R. LaRose, L.S.

Moose Rubbish and Recyling

Land Surveying/Septic Design

Marcel Brunet & Sons, Inc.

Randall Orvis

802-897-5637 802-377-5006

“We will take you through the permitting process!”

Windows & Siding Vergennes, VT

2744 Watch Point Rd • Shoreham, VT 05770 Email: BR213@yahoo.com

800-439-2644 • rbrunet1@myfairpoint.net • 877-2640

Home Projects

(802) 453-3351 • Cell (802) 363-5619 24 Hour Emergency Service 453-7014

Brownswelding.com

Premium window treatments, retractable screens and awnings.

298 Maple Street Middlebury, VT 802.247.3883 vtshadeandblind@gmail.com VermontShadeandBlind.com

Wood Services Timberlane Distribution

Hard and softwood pellets $230/ton delivered • 2 ton minimum Cash/check/credit

25 West St. • PO Box 388 Bristol, VT 05443 Telephone: 802-453-3818 Fax: 802- 329-2138

Siding • Windows Additions • Garages • Decks

Reasonable Rates • Year-round Service • Fully Insured

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

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Rubbish & Recycling

Dangerous Trees Cut & Removed Stumps Removed Trusses Set Trees Trimmed Land Clearing

www.livingstonfarmlandscape.com

Self Storage • Low Rates

FOR SEPTIC TANK PUMPING & DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE,

WE HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE RIGHT JOB – TO GIVE YOU REASONABLE RATES

Window Treatments

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Toll-Free: 800-477-4384

FREE ESTIMATES FOR TREE SERVICES

Contact info (802)989-8180 orders@timberlanedistribution.com

larosesurveys@gmail.com

Laundromats

Odd Jobs

Call today to list YOUR ad in our Business & Service Directory

388-4944

Painting

Sawmills

Winter Products & Services

Addison Independent, Thursday, August 30, 2018 — PAGE 9B

call proved to be a civil dispute, police said, because the second resident said the complainant owed her money. Police unsuccessfully tried to mediate and might do so again.

• Checked a report of two dogs left in a car on Main Street barking, but found no issues.

• Told a caller reporting a Facebook scam how to report it online to the FBI. On Aug. 25: • Checked a report from a Main Street resident that someone might have tried to enter a home through a back porch, but found no one.

• Heard a complaint that Hillside Drive apartment residents were smoking marijuana indoors contrary to facility policy; police told the caller to inform the landlord.

• Took a loud music complaint about a Second Street residence and were told the homeowners’ association would handle it.

• Helped Vermont State Police with a domestic dispute case in Waltham.

• Directed traffic around a disabled truck on North Main Street.

On Aug. 26: • Briefly resuscitated an unresponsive man in the Whispering Pines campground before VARS transported him for care; police said the man later died.

• Searched unsuccessfully for a motorcycle reportedly speeding on Green Street.

• Dealt with the theft of a laptop from a Main Street apartment; police said a woman’s granddaughter took the computer and had refused to return it, and they retrieved it from a nearby apartment and issued the younger woman a no-trespass order.

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WINTER SAND 2018-2019 INVITATION TO BID

CORNWALL EVERGREEN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION PUBLIC NOTICE — ANNUAL MEETING

Police Log

TOWN OF BRIDPORT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

All interested parties are hereby notified the Bridport Board of Adjustment will meet for a public hearing, Wednesday, 19 September 2018 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Clerk’s Office. To consider application

by Kevin LaPointe for waiver of set back requirements for permit application 18-38 Property located in the Shoreland district at 62 Way Lane Ext. Interested person(s) may forfeit the right to appeal the decision of the Town of Bridport Board of Zoning Adjustment or Planning Commission if they fail to participate by: attending and speaking, submitting a signed letter of concern or are represented by an authorized person.

E.B. Payne Zoning Administrator 8/30

Winter Sand bids will be received at the Department of Public Works, 1020 S. Route 7, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 until 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2018 and will be publicly opened and read aloud soon thereafter.

Information for Bidders, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained without charge at the office of Public Works at 1020 S. Route 7, Middlebury, VT 05753.

8/27

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ADDISON

The Addison Planning Commission will hold a monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office. Please note date change!!!!

To consider the following: 1. To approve the meeting minutes of the July 16, 2018 meeting.

2. To transact any business found necessary before the board: 3. To allow time for public comment interaction at beginning of meeting.

4. The Zoning Regulations for discussing a future presentation of the 2013 copy of revisions. We are working on the “Zoning” Regulations page by page & section by section. We need to work on updating & referencing correctly according to VSA 24 Chapter 117. Z.A. Ed Hanson will assist us with this and plan for him to attend. He will make a new list for the Cross referencing #’s to be corrected for the rough draft.

5. Continue working on items that are considered to be projects in progress. We will read and discuss the rough draft of “Density-zoning” as prepared with suggestions from the Z.A.for implementation in the Town Plan. We will invite him to other meetings. We will continue looking over the next 25 pgs. for the next meeting.

6. We will continue working on Zoning Regulations (2013 copy) & Subdivision Regulations to bring them into compliance with the revised Town Plan. We will review the revised copy of the PUDS section on rearrangement of the sequence order. We need to implement this in new rough draft of everything.

Frank Galgano, Chair Starr Phillips, Secretary Addison Planning Commission 8/30

STATE OF VERMONT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

Cornwall Evergreen Cemetery Association’s annual meeting will be held September 8, 2018 at 8 o’clock p.m. at the home of Arlyn and Sheila Foote. All lot owners are encouraged to attend.

Richard Bruso, Secretary.

8/30

PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 293-7-18 CNPR

Vt. State

Police Log

IN RE THE ESTATE OF ALBERT THOMAS LUNNA NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Albert Thomas Lunna of Bristol, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: August 23, 2018 Linda Lunna Executrix c/o Law Office of George Vince P.O. Box 76 Bristol, VT 05443 (802) 453-2300 george@bristollawvt.com Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: August 30, 2018 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 8/30

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO:205-12-16 ANCV

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v.

RACHID HAMMACH AND CHRISTIE L. HAMMACH OCCUPANTS OF: 1 Sunset Drive, Vergennes VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Revised Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered 8 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Rachid Hammach and Christie L. Hammach to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as a nominee for Guaranty Bank, F.S.B., dated July 31, 2012 and recorded in Book 74 Page 21 of the land records of the Town of Vergennes, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as a nominee for Guaranty Bank, F.S.B. to U.S. Bank National Association dated July 25, 2016 and recorded in Book 80 Page 38 of the land records of the Town of Vergennes for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1 Sunset Drive, Vergennes, Vermont on September 11, 2018 at 11:30 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Rachid Hammach and Christie L. Hammach by instrument of approximate even date herewith and to be recorded in the City of Vergennes Land Records. Said lands and premises being more particularly described as follows: Being all the same lands and premises conveyed to Kristi Kilbride by Warranty Deed of Jason H. Russell and Pamela B. Russell dated June 30, 2011 of record at Book 72, Page 227 of the City of Vergennes Land Records.

Being a lot of land with single family residence and all improvements thereon located at 1 Sunset Drive, so-called, in the City of Vergennes, and being more particularly described as follows: It being a parcel of land situated on Sunset Drive, so-called, and bounded as follows: Beginning at an iron post situated on said Sunset Drive, so-called, at the northwest corner of lands of Orlando Duany; Thence westerly along said Sunset Drive one hundred (100) feet to an iron post; Thence southerly along lands of the Grantor herein one hundred ten (110) feet to an iron post; Thence easterly along lands of the Grantor herein one hundred (100) feet to the southwest corner of the said Duany lands; Thence northerly one hundred ten (110) feet along said Duany lands to the point of beginning.

Also included in this conveyance is a right of way 27 feet in width from the property transferred herein to Green Street as indicated on a Survey Map recorded at Page 13 [now Book 1 Page 17] of the Vergennes Land Map Records.

There is excepted and reserved from the operation hereof all and the same lands and premises conveyed to the City of Vergennes by Warranty Deed of Benoit Associates, Inc., et al., said Warranty Deed duly of record in the Vergennes Land Records, which said Warranty Deed conveys Sunset Drive to the City of Vergennes.

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 19, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 8/16

drove with a criminally suspended license. After finding Sumner, police cited him for unlawful mischief and driving with a criminally suspended license.

• On Aug. 24 at approximately 1:25 p.m. responded to a motorcycle crash on Route 116 South in Bristol.

The driver, Zebadiah Lavallee, 29, of Westford, suffered a possible broken wrist and moderate damage to his motorcycle, after traveling too fast on a right curve near the River Road intersection. Police were assisted by the Bristol Fire Department, Bristol Rescue Squad, and the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad.

• On Aug. 24 at about 4:13 p.m. responded to a two-car crash on Route 7 in North Ferrisburgh. Nobody was injured in the accident, which police said occurred when Rachel Frankenfield, 21, of Sherborn, Mass., attempted to make a right turn in front of a vehicle driven by Carl Marshall, 53, of Bristol. Marshall then collided into Frankenfield, sustaining moderate damage to his car; Frankenfield’s car was heavily damaged.

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Public notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on this Page 9B.

ACT 250 Notice (1) Addison (1) Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison County Probate CourtNotice to Creditors (1) Addison County Superior Court (1)

AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to collocate antennas on a 117-foot religious building at 2 Main Street, Middlebury, Addison County, VT. Public comments regarding the potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Maggie Klejbuk – CBRE, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604, whiteplainsculturalresources@ cbre.com or (914) 694-9600.

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The Bristol Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a hearing on September 11, 2018 at the Town Offices located at 1 South Street beginning at 7:30 P.M. to consider zoning permit #18-300, Smith McClain, Inc. (Parcel #06-02-76), requesting a Conditional Use for a Contractors Yard.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

MARKET REPORT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

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

On July 31, 2018, Hillside Precision, LLC (3014 Route 116, Starksboro, Vermont 05487) and Thomas C. Lathrop (P.O. Box 390, Bristol, Vermont 05443) filed application #9A0373 for a project described as construction of a new single-story light manufacturing building with new access drive and parking. The buidling will be served by on-site drilled well and septic system. The project is located at VT Route 116 in Bristol, Vermont. The District #9 Environmental Commission will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2018 at 10:00 am at Bristol Town Office, 1 South Street, Bristol, VT 05443. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 9:00 am at the site located on Route 116 approximately .50 mile south of the Route 17 intersection, and before the intersection of Hewitt Road on the left side of the road.

The application may be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb. vermont.gov) by clicking “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “9A0373”. For more information or disability accommodations, contact Kirsten Sultan, District Coordinator before the hearing date at the address or telephone number below.

Dated at St Johnsbury, Vermont this 27th day of August, 2018.

Kirsten Sultan, P.E., Coordinator District #7 Environmental Commission 374 Emerson Falls Road, Suite 4 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 802-751-0126 kirsten.sultan@vermont.gov 8/30

TOWN OF BRISTOL FINAL PUBLIC HEARING

Monday, September 17, 2018, 7:00pm The Town of Bristol received a grant for up to $30,000 from the State of Vermont under the Vermont Community Development Program (#07110-PG-2016-Bristol-00003). A public hearing will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Bristol Town Office to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the range of community development activities that have been undertaken under this program, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine a statement of the use of these funds.

The VCDP funds received have been used to determine the rehabilitation needs of, and assess the feasibility of redeveloping, Bristol Family Housing. This work included: • A market analysis confirming the current and future demand for these housing units; • An assessment of the water and wastewater systems; • Analysis of site and building improvements required; • Financial analysis to determine funding needs for redevelopment; and • Legal work to close out the original partnership.

Through this work the current owner, HOPE, the Town of Bristol, and Housing Vermont determined a path forward for the rehabilitation of the Bristol Family Housing property so that it can continue to serve as safe, decent and affordable housing for families in Bristol.

Information on this project may be obtained from Town Administrator Valerie Capels and viewed during the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm at Bristol Town Office, 1 South Street, Bristol, VT Monday through Friday. Should you require any special accommodations please contact Valerie Capels at (802) 453-2410 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) #1-800-253-0191 8/30 Town of Bristol Selectboard

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Vermont State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who had contact with Troy Gadue on Aug. 25 or 26, to contact the New Haven barracks at (802) 388-4919.

In other recent activity, state police troopers: • On Aug. 21 at approximately 6:48 p.m. responded to a one-car crash in Ripton on Route 125 near “Bernie’s Curves.” Police determined that the driver, identified as Julian Hamilton, 23, of Cornwall was under the influence, and cited him for DUI. They also issued a ticket for driving outside her lane, which could carry a fine of $220.

• On Aug. 24 at about 7:45 a.m. responded to a report of vandalism on Fern Lake Road in Leicester.

Troopers determined that Christopher Sumner, 36, of Panton had smashed the window of a car parked outside a home there during an argument, before leaving the scene in his car, which he

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ADDISON COUNTY — The Vermont State Police say a Monkton man died Sunday morning in a crash involving his allterrain vehicle.

On Sunday, Aug. 26, around 11:25 a.m., state police were notified that an ATV had crashed on Elder Hill Road near Quaker Street in Lincoln.

A preliminary investigation indicated that Troy Gadue, 56, of Monkton was driving the Honda Fourtrax ATV southbound on Elder Hill Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck several trees causing blunt force trauma to the right side of his head and torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene (see obituary on Page 6A).

Police said they found Gadue not wearing a helmet.

Although police say speed does not appear to be a contributing factor in the crash, intoxicants may have played a role.

The crash is still under investigation.

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• Heard a complaint from the owners of a vacant West Main Street home that it had been entered, vandalized and burglarized; police said they would step up patrols.

• Helped a motorist get into a locked car on North Street.

On Aug. 21 took a report that a toolbox was stolen out of a pickup parked on Green Street four days earlier.

On Aug. 22: • Heard from a woman that her stepmother might be throwing away belongings of the complainant’s late father. Police said the stepmother denied the allegation, and they determined the dispute was a civil issue.

• Responded along with the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad (VARS) to a reported suicide attempt at a city home; it was determined she was well enough to stay home with family members.

On Aug. 24: • Served a no-stalking order to a female resident of the John Graham Shelter.

• Responded to a report of a male driver harassing a woman and a child walking on a West Main Street sidewalk, and then listened to conflicting stories from two parties involved in divorce proceedings; the woman was pregnant and complaining of stomach pain, and VARS transported her to Porter Hospital.

• Heard from a First Street resident that another resident had refused to return two bicycles; the

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VERGENNES — Alcohol issues were among the cases that kept Vergennes police busy between Aug. 20 and 26, including issuing two citations for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and helping a man they found passed out in the road with a significantly elevated blood-alcohol count.

On Aug. 20 police stopped a vehicle on First Street because its owner had an expired license and at that traffic stop cited Laurie Murphy, 64, of Vergennes for DUI. On Aug. 25 police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked after hours at the Champlain Valley Christian School off New Haven Road. Police cited the occupant, Scott A. Chase, 28, of Middlebury, for DUI. On Aug. 24 police were told that a man had passed out on a city street and that a relative was taking him to a Maple Manor home. Police followed and administered a breath test that revealed the man had a BAC of 0.382. Police and the relative agreed for the man’s safety police should take him to the Act 1 detox facility in Burlington.

In other incidents between Aug. 20 and 26, Vergennes police: On Aug. 20: • Responded along with city firefighters to a spill of about half of a 55-gallon barrel of diesel fuel at Champlain Farms; a state hazmat team was notified.

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Field Days Results Home and Garden ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY Best Entry in Art Any Age: Sharron Bigelow Best Black and White Rendering Youth 4-12: Vivien Sorce.

Youth 13-18: Sofia Stefani.

Best Color Rendering Adult: Shannon Costello.

Youth 4-12: Reese Paquette.

Youth13-18: Katherine Moore.

Best Entry in Folk Art Adult: Heather Morse.

Youth 6-18: Cailean Sorce.

Best Photograph Nancy Snow Kurrelmeyer Photography Award.

Adult: Adam Rainville.

Youth 6-12: Mary Grace Moore.

Youth 13-18: Richmond Rathbun.

Photo Challenge, Color Any Age: Marcie Tierney.

FLOWER SHOW Most Outstanding Exhibit by a Youth 16 and Under — Sponsored by the Law Firm of Fred Peet.

Winner: Sydney Tierney.

Most Outstanding Exhibitor — Sponsored by Middlebury Agway.

Winner: Susan Carter.

Most Unique Design by an Adult — Sponsored by Shallow Rock Greenhouse.

Winner: Virginia Deering.

Best Entry by a Youth age 4-8 yrs. old — Sponsored by January Stearns, Champlain Valley Properties.

Winner: Normandie Cesario.

Commercial Flower Show — Sponsored by Addison County Fair and Field Days.

Winner: Golden Russet Farm.

Commercial Nursery Show — Sponsored by Addison County Fair and Field Days.

Winner: Middlebury Agway.

FOODS Best Cake — sponsored by Maple Meadow Farms. $25 cash.

Winner: Michael McGuire.

Best Candy — sponsored by Tim’s Garage. $45 gift certificate.

Winner: Jessica Addis Most Outstanding Canning — sponsored by Otter Creek Bakery. $30 gift certificate.

Winner: Jessica Falker.

Cookie Challenge Contest — sponsored by the Curran Family.

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Debbie Whitman, $20 cash.

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Corinna Hobbs, $10 cash.

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Grace Tolles, $5 cash.

Best Cookies, Carol Morrison Award — sponsored by Kiss the Cook. $25 gift certificate.

Winner: Brenda Kimball.

Best Apple Pie or Tart — sponsored by Happy Valley Orchard. $30 cash.

Winner: Alice Munson.

Dairy Foods — sponsored by Monument Farms Dairy. $25 cash.

Winner: Nancy Pecca.

Best Decorated Cake, Adult.

1. Kerianne Severy, buttercream

HANNAH MOORE, LEFT, took the Home and Garden Youth category by storm at Addison County Fair and Field Days this year, taking home the Frances Monroe Award for best scoring youth in Handicrafts.

decorating set.

Best Decorated Cupcakes, Adult 1.

Michaela Whitman, buttercream decorating set.

2. Tasha Hescock, color swirl coupler decorating kit.

Dessert Pie or Tart — Sponsored by Otter Creek Bakery. $30 gift certificate.

Winner: Cheryl Cesario.

Honey Baked Goods — sponsored by Champlain Valley Apiaries. 3lb Jar of Raw Honey.

Winner: Pamela Moore.

Other Baked Item with Apples — sponsored by Happy Valley Orchard. $30 Cash.

Winner: Chelsey Guiliani.

Most Outstanding Pastry or Quick Bread — sponsored by Addison County Fair and Field Days. $30 cash.

Winner: Marlene Duell.

Best Pumpkin Pie — sponsored by King Arthur Flour.

1. Debbie Whitman, $30 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue.

2. Douglas Tolles, “Baker’s Companion” cookbook.

3. Geralyn McBride, standard bread loaf pan.

Raffle Prize 1. Cheryl Cesario, 1 night’s stay and breakfast for two, the Middlebury Inn. 2. Kielee Pelland, $25 gift certificate, Mr. Up’s Restaurant.

3. Brenda Kimball, $25 gift Certificate, Fire & Ice Restaurant.

Best Apple Baked Good, Youth — sponsored by Hannaford supermarket. $25 gift certificate.

Winner: Hannah Moore.

Best Cookies, Youth — Grace Weber Youth Award, sponsored by Rosie’s Restaurant. $25 gift certificate.

Winner Mary Grace Moore.

Best Dessert Pie or Tart, Youth — sponsored by Shaw’s Supermarket Middlebury. $25 gift certificate.

Winner: Esther Hopkins Best Honey Baked Good, Youth — sponsored by Hannford Supermarket. $25 gift certificate.

Winner: Hannah Moore.

Most Outstanding, Youth — sponsored

by Marquis Theater. Four movie tickets.

Winner: Hannah Moore Best Cake, Youth — sponsored by Maple Landmark Woodcraft. $25 gift certificate.

Winner: Esther Moore.

Best Whoopie Pies, Youth — sponsored

by King Arthur Flour 1. Grace Tolles, $30 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue.

2. Maren Shubert, “Baker’s Companion” cookbook.

3. Hannah Moore, standard bread loaf pan.

Most Outstanding Raised Item, Youth — sponsored by Café Provence. $25 gift certificate.

Winner: Jonathan Moore.

GARDEN PRODUCTS Premier Home Gardener —sponsored

by Middlebury Agway.

Winner: Carol Krawscyk

TIMOTHY CURRAN, LEFT, receives the Youth Woodworking Award from sponsor Jack Brown at this year’s Home and Garden competition at Addison County Fair and Field Days.

Photos courtesy Addison County Fair and Field Days

Premier Youth Gardener — Peg Allen Award.

Winner: Lucas Allen.

Commercial Garden Exhibit — sponsored by Addison County Fair and Field Days.

Winner: Golden Russet Farm.

HANDICRAFTS Most Outstanding Natural Fiber Entry in Knitting & Crocheting — sponsored by the Twist O’Wool Guild.

Winner: Nancy Graham Most Outstanding Entry of Socks — Patricia Henecke Award, sponsored by the Twist O’Wool Guild.

Winner: Alice Smolinsky.

Most Outstanding Crocheted or Knit Baby Item — Deb Kinder McClay Award.

Winner: Nicole Torrey.

Most Outstanding Item Made from Hand Spun Yarn — sponsored by Twist O’Wool Guild Winner: Peggy Lyons.

Most Outstanding Woven Article — sponsored by the Twist O’Wool Guild.

Winner: Candace Polzella.

Best Sewn Garment — sponsored by Middlebury Sew ‘N’ Vac. Winner: Pamela Moore Most Outstanding Garment, Youth — sponsored by Middlebury Sew ‘N’ Vac. Winner: Hannah Moore.

Most Outstanding Quilt — sponsored

by Quilter’s Corner at Middlebury Sew ‘N’ Vac. Winner: Marion Downey.

Most Outstanding Quilt Quilted by a Professional on a Commercial Machine — sponsored by Quilter’s Corner at Middlebury Sew ‘N’ Vac. Winner: Susan James Most Outstanding other Quilted Item — sponsored by Quilter’s Corner at Middlebury Sew ‘N’ Vac. Winner: Marion Downey.

Most Outstanding entry in Embroidery & Needlepoint — Rae Dwight Award.

Winner: Nancy Pecca.

Outstanding Entry in Embroidery and Needlepoint by a Youth — Rae Dwight Award, sponsored by Quilters ‘Corner at Middlebury Sew ‘N’ Vac. Winner: Hannah Moore Outstanding Sculptural Piece Including Beads and Fibers — Bethany Barry Award.

Winner: Judy Baker.

Outstanding Creative Use of Wire and Beads — Bethany Barry Award Winner: Hannah Moore.

Most Outstanding entry in Hooking and Braiding — sponsored by the Oxford Rug Hooking School.

Winner: Julie Burrows.

Outstanding Entry in Wood — sponsored by Brown Novelty Company.

Winners: Edward Malzac, Isaac Shoulderblade, Timothy Curran (youth).

Outstanding Handicraft Entered by an Exhibitor Over 80 Years Old — Golden Years Award.

Winner: Alice Munson.

Most Outstanding Youth entry in Handicrafts by a Youth (18 years & under) — Jerry & Cheryl Connor Award.

Winner: Timothy Curran.

Most Outstanding Entry in the Handicrafts Department — sponsored by Addison Country Fair and Field Days.

Winner: Nancy Graham.

BAKED BEAN BONANZA 1. Fred Peet.

2. Chris McCarron.

3. Gavin Greenewalt.

4. Sue Bird 5. Debbie Whitman FRANCES MONROE YOUTH AWARD — to the top scoring youth between the ages of 13 and 18 in at least two Home and Garden departments.

Winner: Hannah Moore LEONA THOMPSON AWARD — to the top scoring exhibitor in Handicrafts and Foods.

Winner: Nancy Pecca.

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Kelly Sweeney has designed, planted and cared for the beautiful flower arrangements on Main Street in Vergennes for the past 12 years.

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Main Street flowers show love for Little City

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hen Kelly Sweeney moved to Vergennes in 1979, there weren’t a lot of young people — and there weren’t flowers on Main Street.

In fact, she says, businesses struggled to stay open in the historic downtown.

planted and cared for more than 43 planters in the historic downtown corridor. She also designs and maintains the 18 planters on the Otter Creek Bridge. For Sweeney, arranging the flowers is about community pride.

“I’ll be out watering and visitors will stop and say to me, ‘there are so many flowers in Vergennes,’” she said. “What a great advertisement for our town, that we’re known as a place with flowers.”

There are also flowers, lots of flowers.

Sweeney volunteers her time. The materials are purchased and secured by the Vergennes Partnership through donations from local residents and businesses. This year’s arrangements were funded by donations from 20 organizations, and cost $1,235.

For the past 12 years, Sweeney has designed,

Sweeney studied horticulture and

“Now there are dads pushing strollers up and down Main Street and kids in every café. It’s incredible,” says Sweeney.

greenhouse management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. When she graduated, she had trouble getting a job as anything more than a laborer at a greenhouse.

“There weren’t a lot of women doing this kind of work,” she recalled. After years of working summers in greenhouses and winters as a ski racing coach at Bolton Valley and Stowe, she went into business for herself as Kelly Sweeney Landscaping.

After several years of working for herself and growing her own plants, she landed her dream job, as groundskeeper for the Basin Harbor Club. She oversaw the expansion and redesign of the Club’s gardens throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. “That was during a real boom for annuals. It was a fun time. There was a real push for more exotic plants that SEE FLOWERS ON PAGE 3

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“WHAT A GREAT ADVERTISEMENT FOR OUR TOWN, THAT WE’RE KNOWN AS A PLACE WITH FLOWERS.” — Kelly Sweeney

wouldn’t survive the winter, but would flower throughout the summer,” Sweeney reflected.

Sweeney, who was experienced at growing her own plants from seed, installed two greenhouses at the Basin Harbor Club. “It was a dream! For a long time, we were putting in 20,000 annuals every year and growing all of our plant materials onsite. I was working 80, 90 hours a week, and I was so happy.” The greenhouses allowed them to feature plants they otherwise couldn’t find in Vermont.

She also helped found Flower Days, a festival at Basin Harbor that celebrated plants with vendor exhibits, flower competitions and garden tours. The event grew each year that it ran and eventually drew more than 1,000 people to Addison County annually. Under her leadership, the gardens earned national recognition.

STARTS WITH A PALETTE When she sets out to design a garden, Sweeney first picks her color palette. “With annuals, it’s very intuitive,” she said. Once she has her color scheme, she considers depth and texture. “A good bed has rich texture. It can’t be too fine.

You need foliage and plants of varying heights.”

Once she has an aesthetic in mind, she picks her plants according to the aspect and degree of sunlight the bed will receive.

Sweeney said that designing pots is entirely different. “I like to work outward from the center of the container. I tend to put something tall in the middle, followed by a mid-range plant, with something draping on the outside.”

For her planters, she selects plants that can withstand exposure to passing trucks and traffic.

She also likes to pick annuals that don’t need to have their heads removed to continue to produce flowers over the course of the summer.

“These days I am all about foliage. Don’t be afraid of a little green.”

Sweeney said that she lines her hanging

Kelly Sweeney’s flowers must have inspired others because other floral arrangements have popped up in downtown Vergennes since she started filling planters.

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planters first with a layer of sphagnum moss, then with a layer of plastic to help them hold water. She then fills them with Vermont Compost Company potting soil, mixed with a little compost to keep the soil light. Then she plants her starts and lets them establish themselves in the greenhouse for two weeks prior to being hung on bridges and storefronts.

“That’s their boot camp. I try to toughen them up so they withstand wind and heat.”

Sweeney said that overwatering is a common mistake people make with planters. “If you’re unsure, it’s better to be a little too dry than too wet,” she advised. Her favorite plant to cultivate?

“Lavatera, a member of the hibiscus family. It doesn’t transplant well and is hard to grow from

a start, but I love the pearlescent white, pink and dark pink petals. It is just beautiful as a cut flower.”

Today, Sweeney cares for flowers in front of many of Vergennes’ downtown businesses, including those in the Ryan Block and Sheer Cuts. They provide the planters, and she stewards them. As we walked down Main Street, she pointed out new gardens and floral arrangements that have popped up this summer.

“I think every city should have flowers on Main Street! To me, it puts love into our town. It says we care about our city and what it looks like. I think it’s a sign of life.”

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ART ‘Hitler vs Picasso’ screens at Middlebury theater GREAT ART WEDNESDAY SERIES RETURNS TO TOWN HALL THEATER WITH NEW EVENING SHOWING

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he Great Art Wednesdays series returns to Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Sept.

5 with “Hitler vs Picasso and the Others.”

This film reveals the Nazi obsession with art and offers viewers a rare look at condemned works that have finally come to light.

Narrated by Toni Servillo (star of Oscar winner “The Great Beauty”), “Hitler vs Picasso” is an incredible journey through five exhibitions, displaying masterpieces by Botticelli, Klee, Matisse, Monet, Chagall, Renoir and Gauguin. Linked to each exhibition are moving stories of those who witnessed the systematic destruction and looting of the day — from the Bernheimer family, who were forced to barter their freedom, to “Hitler’s dealer,” Cornelius Gurlitt, known to have hidden away some of the most priceless art treasures of the century.

“We’re very excited about this season,” said series curator Haley Rice. “We’re bringing back art critic Waldemar Januszczak, whose approachable and often hilarious films are a nice counterpoint to the more serious visual stunners. This season also features a broader scope of films: a documentary about gorgeous pre-historic cave art and a profile of design innovators Ray and Charles Eames.”

Due to popular demand, the Great Art Wednesdays series is adding an evening showtime at 7 p.m. There will also be an 11 a.m. showing. The film is 94 minutes and in English, Italian, French and German. Not rated.

“Hitler vs Picasso and the Others” will screen at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury as part of the Great Art Wednesdays series on Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $13, or $8 for students, and are available at the THT Box Office: (802)

382-9222, townhalltheater.org, or in person Monday-Saturday, 12-5 p.m.

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Night Tree will perform on Saturday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., at The Ripton Community Coffee House.

Night Tree at Ripton Coffee House this Saturday

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his Saturday, the six conservatory-trained musicians of Night Tree will take the stage at the Ripton Community Coffee House.

But don’t think this is your standard classical music performance SATURDAY SEPT. — it’s anything Ripton Community Coffee House but that. Night Tree is unique.

First off, they have two fiddles, a cello, an accordion, a saxophone, percussion, and the occasional viola and mandolin.

Secondly, they incorporate traditions from Irish, classical, Swedish, jazz, Klezmer, and Afro-Cuban music to make a sound just their own.

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Their style both attracts and bewilders enthusiastic crowds while connecting folk music lovers, café radio junkies,

jazz enthusiasts, free-improvisers and beyond. Each artist’s personality is given a spot to emerge with fiery improvisation, individual compositions and a pristine ear.

To top it off, the band thrives on playing in darkness. That’s right no lights. This allows them to listen completely. They react to each other at any given time in a matter of seconds. They have learned to get inside each other’s musical minds, creating one blossoming and unpredictable wave of sound that is Night Tree.

Don’t miss this one. Doors open at 7 p.m., open mic performers start at 7:30 p.m. and then Night Tree will play.

General admission $10, generous admission $15 and kids under 12 $3. For more info visit rcch.org. To sign up for open mic spots call (802) 388-9782.

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HIKE INTO HISTORY IN ORWELL. Sunday, Sept. 2, 1-3 p.m., Mt. Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. On this guided tour, walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather for this Vermont Archaeology Month program.

MONTHLY WILDLIFE WALK IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help us survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area in Middlebury. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. Info: 802-388-6019 or 802-388-1007.

13TH ANNUAL KELLY BRUSH RIDE IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Participants can register online to ride 100, 50, 20 or 10 miles, and/or play a round of golf at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course at Middlebury College. More info at kellybrushfoundation.org/ kellybrushride.

STRONG GROUND 5K WALK IN ORWELL. Sunday, Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Trek the trails and support this Mount Independence Coalition fundraiser for education and special programming efforts by participating in this 5K walk. $10 fee includes a simple lunch and admission to the site and Soldiers Atop the Mount event. Pre-registration suggested. Call 802-9482000.

VISUAL ARTS ARTIST’S OPENING RECEPTION IN BRANDON. Friday, Aug. 31, 4-7 p.m., Compass Music and Arts Center, 33 Jones Rd. Brandon artist, Tecari Shuman presents an exhibition of 42 paintings of abstract and modern art that he has developed over the past year and a half. Shuman’s work explores the depth of his personal trials and life experiences creatively and imaginatively expressed through his art. On display through Sept. 29.

ASHLEY WOLFF OPENING RECEPTION IN BRANDON. Friday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St. Come and meet Wollf and see her vibrant gouache and watercolor paintings. The exhibit runs Aug. 31-Nov. 5. More info

at 802-247-4956.

“HITLER VS. Picasso and the Others” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The first film in THT’s 2018-2019 Great Art Wednesdays reveals the Nazi obsession with art, giving viewers a rare look at Nazi-condemned works that have finally come to light. Tickets $13/$8 for students, at THT Box Office: 802-382-9222, townhalltheater. org, or in person Monday-Saturday, noon – 5 p.m.

OPENING RECEPTION AND GALLERY TALK IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St. Complimentary locally sourced food and drink, including beer, wine, craft cheeses, produce and more will be served at the opening of the Vermont Folklife Center’s new exhibit: “Growing Food, Growing Farmers. A Vermont Folklife Center Vision & Voice Exhibition.”

On display through December.

WILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, September 11, 5-7:30 p.m., meetup locale TBD. Join Middlebury Area Land Trust and Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department photographer Tom Rogers for a workshop on wildlife and nature photography.

The workshop is geared for beginners who want nature photography basics and for intermediates who want to take their skills to the next level. Learn important details and pre-register at maltvt.org/ get-involved/programs. More info at 802-388-1007 or info@maltvt.org.

FILM & THEATER “SHERLOCK HOLMES” ON SCREEN IN BRANDON. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Recently discovered in France after being lost for nearly a century, see this original 1916 adaptation of Sherlock Holmes stories as performed by William Gillette, the actor who created the role on stage and performed it more than 1,000 times. Silent film aficionado Jeff Rapsis will provide live accompaniment. Free. Donations accepted, with proceeds to help continuing preservation work.

LUCAS HNATH’S “RED SPEEDO” ON STAGE IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday Sept. 9, 4 p.m., Byers Studio, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Middlebury Community Workshop Cutting Edge presents this dark, stylish exploration of America’s obsession with winning. Experience the “cutting

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edge” of contemporary theatre. Dive in. Hold your breath. Refreshments and a talk-back following the performance. Free ($10 donation encouraged).

MUSIC STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS IN NEW HAVEN. Friday, Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Vineyard opens at 5:30 for picnicking. Bring a lawn chair and relax at the end of your week with a glass of wine and great music by Vermont’s beloved vintage country and rockabilly band.

Wine by the glass and hot food available for purchase.

POINT COUNTERPOINT FACULTY CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Come hear these talented musicians as they play chamber music. Part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series. Free-will donation.

NIGHT TREE IN CONCERT IN RIPTON. Saturday, Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community House, Route 125. Doors open at 7 p.m. Come hear Night Tree’s unique instrumentation and repertoire.

Refreshments available. The Ripton Community House is wheelchair accessible but the bathrooms are not. Call ahead for a slot on the open mic list. Admission $15 generous/$10 general admission/$3 children. More info at 802-388-9782.

KOSI PERFORMS IN BRANDON. Saturday, Sept.

1, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear this New York City singer-songwriter with jazz roots who switches styles more quickly than you can follow; from jazz, to rock, then folk, but never more than a few steps away from the blues. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. More info: 802 247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHORUS WORKSHOP IN MIDDLEBURY. Sundays, Sept. 2 and 9, 7 p.m. Mahaney Center for the Arts room 221, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come join the chorus for a “pre-rehearsal” in anticipation of regular rehearsals that begin Sept. 11. A few pieces from the fall program will be introduced along with information on music reading and notation. Open to all (high school, college, and adults) without audition. More info contact conductor Jeff Rehbach at 802-9897355.

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OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY GALA IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Celebrate its 15th anniversary when performers from OCM’s first 15 seasons will travel back to Middlebury from across the country to perform arias and duets that captivated audiences. Tickets for table seating with food provided by the Waybury Inn and cash bar starting at $100, Balcony seating $4, are available at townhalltheater. org or 802-382-9222. More info at ocmvermont.org.

CRADLE SWITCH IN BRANDON. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. This five-piece acoustic Americana group plays a mix of originals and a range of songs drawing from bluegrass, country, folk and blues. Concert tickets $20. Preconcert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802-2474295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net.

PATTI CASEY AND TOM MACKENZIE PERFORM IN LINCOLN. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The first Burnham Music Series concert of the fall.

Tickets $10 adults/teens and kids free. More info call 802-388-6863

JUST FOR FUN DINOMAN IN ROCHESTER. Friday, Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m., BigTown Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Bob Lisaius, a paleontologist from Warren, thrills, entertains, and educates about the Age of Dinosaurs, fossils, and science. Joining Dinoman will be his life-sized prehistoric friends. 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.

BREAD & PUPPET IN ROCHESTER. Friday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m., BigTown Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Bread & Puppet returns with “The 6,000 Generation Circus,” a celebration of 6,000 generations of human revolution against human management, featuring giant dwarves and cardboard grasshoppers, and powered as always by the hot sounds of the Bread & Puppet Circus Band. 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.

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5TH ANNUAL BRANDON HAS TALENT AUDITIONS IN BRANDON. Sunday, Sept.

9, 4-6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Like to sing, play an instrument, dance, play in a band or have a special talent? Don’t miss this opportunity to perform on the new Town Hall stage. A showcase of talent — no judges, no prizes. Schedule a day and time at 802-2475420. The show will run on Saturday, Sept. 22

LECTURES AND LEARNING “WILD COUSINS OF OUR BEST FRIENDS: COYOTES AND OTHER CANIDS” IN SALISBURY. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Sue Morse of Keeping Track gives this presentation on our pets’ wild cousins as part of the Salisbury Summer Series. Free and open to the public.

SOLDIERS ATOP THE MOUNT IN ORWELL. Saturday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mt. Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Re-enactors take over the Mount, to honor the American, British, and German garrisons of 1776 and 1777.

Demonstrations of Revolutionary War camp life, military tactics (follow soldiers on a woods skirmish), colonial crafts and skills, and firing artillery. New offerings both days.

Activities for children. Call for details. Vermont Archaeology Month program.

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“TRIP TO BRAZIL” IN SOUTH STARKSBORO. Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse, Jerusalem Road (just off Route 17–behind the Jerusalem Store). Nate Shepard and his wife Chris Kokubo will be sharing the adventures of their yearlong journey from Nate’s hometown in Vermont to Chris’ hometown in Brazil. Refreshments will be served. More info at 802- 453-4573.

CRAFTS TWIST O’ WOOL SPINNING GUILD MEETING IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. There will be a general meeting, spin/knit-in, and a show and tell. All are welcome. Questions call 802453-5960.

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LESSONS IN

LISTENING R E F L E C T I O N S O N H E A LT H & L I F E S T Y L E

STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING CHANGE AND TRANSITON

SAVOR THE MOMENT: THE START OF SCHOOL REMINDS US THAT LIFE IS FULL OF CHANGES AND WE HAVE TO KNOW HOW WE CAN BEST HANDLE THEM.

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BY LAURA WILKINSON

For as long as I can remember, this particular time of year has been punctuated as a time of transition. It seems as if without warning the store shelves are overflowing with pencils, notebooks and binders. The heat of the midday is still upon us, but the haze and humidity has lifted and given way to clear skies. The light and warmth of the sun feel more distant and I reach for a sweatshirt as I sip my evening tea.

It is these external signs that initially catch my attention, yet the accompanying internal sensations are what feel most familiar in my bones. Excitement. Hope.

Nervousness. Sadness. This plethora of feeling grabs my curiosity; as such emotional stirrings are a bit overwhelming! What is it about transitions that provoke such a complex response and what can be learned?

As has become my de facto learning strategy these days, I asked my wise, young sage about her experience of the return to school and the beginning of 5th grade. “I’m going to miss summer, but I feel excited! And worried, and nervous, and happy. I feel everything because I don’t know what it will be like.” Well said, kiddo.

Although the return to school for our youth triggered the remembrance so vividly for me, transitions are among us at all ages and stages of life.

Transitions of birth. Transitions of love. Transitions of friendship. Transitions in the professional realm. Transitions of home. Transitions of death.

Transitions are rich in the stuff of life, as they poignantly possess the complexities of being human and the opportunity for wisdom and growth.

Regardless of the possibilities ahead, transitions are rife with nostalgia, as turning toward the new requires letting go of patterns of habituation and making room for uncertainty. In general, most of us don’t particularly enjoy sitting with uncertainty. We attempt to organize, plan and strategize our way out it. These can certainty quell some of our practical concerns, but there are additional approaches that can be employed when managing change and transition.

honestly. When I see my co-worker in the morning and I ask, “How are you?” I listen for their honest answer. When I am out and about town, I choose to look at the person who serves me coffee. I ask how their day is going and I thank them sincerely. Community and connection are key ingredients for general well-being and essential in times of transition.

It helps us remember that regardless of the details of our lives, our wholeness and worthiness are non-negotiable.

Embrace your emotions – all of them. There is no right way to experience or feel about change and often we can have feelings that appear juxtaposed. Birth can ignite extreme feelings of love and yearning for autonomy and independence. Death can cause intense grief as well as relief from witnessing a loved one in pain or from the burden of caregiving. There is room for all these feelings. Fill up that teakettle and invite them all to the table, welcoming light and shadow for a cup of tea.

Expand and open. Fear often accompanies uncertainty and can cause one to be constricted with a mindset of scarcity. Here is my invitation: just as you can open to all your feelings of transition, let yourself open to the possibilities as well. Choose abundance. Alternatively, if that feels over the top, then choose enough. You do not have to spin positivity or fate into circumstances outside of your domain, but you can choose to include the possibility of opportunity. For me, this is where self-care comes in — scheduling in time to slow down, listen and experience my feelings and imagine new possibilities.

Look up and lean in. No matter the change or transition you are experiencing, you are not alone. For me, this takes the form of a layered practice. When a close friend asks me, “How are you?” I answer them

With that, I’m off for a moonlit hike with a dear friend. We will likely share our experiences regarding our most recent transitions. And then, we’ll just hike in the quiet of the night, savoring the end of summer.

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MUSIC Kosi brings tunes and ’tude to Brandon Music

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osi is a New York City based singersongwriter with nappy hair and jazzy roots. Although she always brings just a little drama to her compositions and interpretations, she’s more than just a drama queen. She’s got piercing eyes and a voice that’s larger than her body.

But, small as she is, she won’t fit in a box. She switches styles more quickly than you can follow; from jazz, to rock, then folk, but never more than a few steps away from the blues. Come see this talent at Brandon Music on Saturday, Sept. 1.

Kosi cites Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone as her main influences, and has been compared to Tracy Chapman, India Arie, Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith. However, despite her comparisons and influences, everything about Kosi radiates authenticity.

“I am not creating anything,” she said, “nor am I deconstructing anything. I am neither an iconoclast nor a follower. I am simply myself, and that is enough.”

Kosi brings a little drama to the Brandon Music stage on Saturday evening.

album, which will be released in November.

Before this, she released her fourth album, “I Know Who I Am,” that tells the story of guilt, absolution, love and self-actualization through original jazz and negro spirituals. Her first three albums offer a mixture of original songs and jazz standards.

She’s more than enough. You definitely want to hear this girl sing.

“Stranger in Every Town,” a concept album about the joys, pains and existential terror of touring independently, is Kosi’s fifth and latest

Saturday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for an extra $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295, email info@brandon-music. net or visit brandon-music.net for more info.

live music Starline Rhythm Boys in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 31, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Point Counterpoint Faculty Ensemble in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

Night Tree in Ripton. Saturday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community House.

Blues Jam in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., Sister Wicked.

Patti Casey and Tom Mackenzie in Lincoln. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall.

Cradle Switch in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music Blues Jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Joel Cage in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

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Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org Preservation Fee: $1-$2 per ticket

Fri & Sat 8/31-9/1 and Fri & Sat 9/7-9/8 9am – 12noon

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THE FABULOUS FLEA MARKET Town Hall Theater is seeking donations for our yearly fundraising flea market! We want your unwanted antiques, jewelry, art, collectibles and nice things.

Please bring them to the former Diner next to THT. Proceeds benefit Town Hall Theater.

Wed 9/5 11am & 7pm $13/$8 Students GREAT ART WEDNESDAY

HITLER VERSUS PICASSO AND THE OTHERS

Picasso, Matisse, Renoir and Chagall were among the artists who fell victim to the Nazis’ mission to rid Germany of “degenerate” art.

Sat 9/8 5:30pm $45- $100

OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY GALA

It’s an elegant evening of unforgettable performances, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with OCM’s brilliant family of singers.

Sat 9/15 9am-2pm FREE

THE FABULOUS FLEA MARKET Town Hall Theater’s epic flea market is back with jewelry, antiques, gifts and more!

Sun 9/23 4pm $10/$20 Generous Donation MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER

FACULTY BENEFIT CONCERT

A delightful concert featuring the Middlebury Community Music Center’s faculty members. MCMC’s talented musicians will perform classical, jazz and more.

Fri 9/28 7pm $15

MELLOW YELLOW

60’S FLASHBACK This groovy Vermont tribute band rocks out with songs from the heyday of the late 1960s and a live psychedelic light show.

EXHIBITS A CROSSING PLACE. On view Aug. 2-Sept. 30, featuring new work from Anna Dibble, whose work is driven by her love of, and place within the natural world, and her deep concern for its future. Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com.

ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN AND EARLY EUROPEAN ART. Ongoing exhibit, highlighting an Egyptian Old Kingdom relief and an early 15-century Italian panel painting. Lower Gallery at the Middlebury College Museum of Art, 72 Porter Field Road, Middlebury. (802) 443-5007.

ELLEN GRANTER: HIGH TIDE. On view in August, featuring Ellen Granter’s paintings and mixed media. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill St., Middlebury. (802) 989-7419 or edgewatergallery-vt.com.

FLYBOYS & DOUGHBOYS: WORLD WAR I STORIES BY VERMONTERS FROM THE HOME AND BATTLEFRONT. On view July 31-Nov. 11, featuring histories, memorabilia, photographs and letters from Addison County residents who were in the service during WWI. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St., Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org.

GROWING FOOD, GROWING FARMERS. On view through November, featuring the exploration of Vermont Folklife Center researchers Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos of the grass-roots food movement in Vermont. An exhibit reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 7, from 5-7 p.m. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

LAND MARKS…THE LAND WE MARK, MARKS US. On view July 13-Sept.

9, featuring Janet Fredericks’ drawings and paintings of the world around her. Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. (802) 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org.

NEW VISIONS: A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY WITH THE GALLERY’S MEMBER ARTISTS. On view through Oct. 28, featuring Vermont artists and artisans, experimenting with new media, new subjects and new styles. An opening reception and wine tasting will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, from 5-8 p.m. Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-3850 or creativespacegallery.org.

REINVENTING THE VIEW. On view Aug. 31-Nov. 5, featuring Ashley Wolff’s vibrant gouache and watercolor paintings. Come meet the artist at the opening reception on Friday, Aug. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild. org.

TIMOTHY HORN: THE VIEW FROM HERE. On view in August, featuring the paintings of Timothy Horn. Edgewater Gallery on the Green, 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury. (802) 989-7419 or edgewatergallery-vt.com.

WATERFOWL WONDERS AND AMUSING ANIMALS. On view through Nov. 11, featuring work by three local carvers with very different styles — Chuck Herrmann, Bill Holway, and Gary Starr. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St., Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org.

WHAT I SAW: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANNE MAJUSIAK. On view Aug. 17Oct. 8, featuring Bristol resident Anne Majusiak’s photographs of iconic Vermont scenes. Art on Main, 25 Main St., Bristol. (802) 453-4032 or artonmain.net.

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EXHIBITS Ashley Wolff at BAG ARTISTS GUILD TO FEATURE WORK OF LOCAL PAINTER, OPENING AUGUST 31

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The Brandon Artists Guild (which we all know as the BAG) will hold an opening this Friday for a show of new paintings

by Leicester artist Ashley Wolff. The exhibit, “Reinventing the View,” runs Aug. 31 through Nov. 5. The public is invited to meet the artist at the opening reception Friday, Aug. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Ashley Wolff, who grew up in Addison County, has built a devoted following with her colorful watercolors, gouache paintings and children’s book illustrations.

The vibrant, celebratory pieces she has selected for “Reinventing the View” stem from a more personal source.

“IT’S A MEDIUM I FIRST LEARNED AND PRACTICED WITH MY FATHER, WHO DIED 30 YEARS AGO. SO IT APPEARS, WITHOUT CONSCIOUS PLANNING, THAT I’M HONORING BOTH PARENTS WITH WORK THEY WOULD HAVE LOVED IF THEY COULD BE HERE.” — Ashley Wolff

“I chose the title, ‘Reinventing the View’ to mark being back in my home state, but without either parent,” Wolff explains. “After 34 years in California I returned to live close to my mother. The lush bouquets of flowers painted in gouache are an outpouring of emotion following Mom’s death in May. She loved saturated color and anything

The Brandon Artists Guild’s new exhibit, “Reinventing the View,” features transparent watercolors like this, and lush flower arrangements painted in gouache created by Ashley Wolff.

purple.”

The other half of the show includes transparent watercolors.

“It’s a medium I first learned and practiced with my father, who died 30 years ago,” Wolff says. “So it appears, without conscious planning, that I’m honoring both parents with work they would have loved if they could be here.”

“Reinventing the Landscape” is part of Vermont Arts 2018 — a yearlong celebration highlighting arts events across the state, sponsored by the Vermont Arts Council.

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the movie CRAZY RICH ASIANS — RUNNING TIME: 2:00 — RATING: PG-13 Crazy Rich Asians is a movie that could have gone wrong for all kinds of reasons and instead does everything right. It is cleverly designed to give audiences a taste of the cultures of both America and Singapore and it is delivered by terrific actors who understand perfectly what their all-Asian cast is trying to do. Don’t miss this one.

We first meet Rachel (Constance Wu), an Asian economics professor in New York City. She is deeply in love with Nick (Henry Golding), a handsome Asian from Singapore on a temporary stay in New York.

Without telling her much about his background, this nice guy takes his new love to visit his family in Singapore. The couple is dropped into the ultra-luxurious chaos of that city — a challenge for them and a heap of fun for the audience. As the film shifts between showing us the culture and the couple, we sink in with alternating laughter and concern.

Nick, we learn, is expected to take over the family company in the town where his entire family lives in unimaginable luxury. Director Jon M. Chu takes us on a comical romp through the cultural excess balanced by the serious demands by both his family and the city for Nick’s permanent return.

Those are the bones, and they are carried by a terrific cast. There isn’t one thing not to love about the performances of Constance Wu and Henry Golding. We root for them all the way. A third outstanding — though decidedly not lovable — performance comes from Michelle Yeoh as Nick’s mother. From beginning to end she turns her coldest self to her son’s beautiful girlfriend who she sees as “the American threat.” Hers is as quietly powerful a performance of dignified cruelty as we are likely to see in a very long time. To Rachel she says, “You will never be enough.”

Michelle Yeoh, left, plays the mother opposite actor Henry Golding (the son) and Constance Wu (his girlfriend) in “Crazy Rich Asians.” (2018)

citizens who make the wealthiest part of New York City look like a slum.

Despite all the excess that surrounds them, it’s just plain fun to watch this couple we already like so much as they move through the opulence while facing up to the cruelty of Nick’s mother. When the general resentment of Rachel begins to look both permanent and mean, our attention turns from the comically ludicrous luxury to the reality of a good love story.

Where did the magic come from? An earned salute to director Jon M. Chu, who directs a fun, nutty story as his fine actors plow gracefully through the jokes, the customs, the music and the opulence. This is the kind of zany fun we rarely have during a night at the movies. Welcome to the Asian film industry. Without suggesting whether you will cry in sadness or delight as the end approaches, there were tears in that theater as the lights went up.

We are given a wonderful look at the extraordinary architecture of Singapore along with the culture of an unfathomably rich gang of

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Far from the Tree by Robin Benway

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Warcross by Marie Lu

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS IN FERRISBUGH he following arms-length real estate sales were recorded in Ferrisburgh during the first six months of

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• Dec. 29: Drumheller Trust to Bartlett Trust,

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• Jan. 19: Cutting Trust to Edward Godfrey III, home on 22.6 acres at 332 Dakin Road, $525,000.

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• Feb. 9: Patricia McGuire to Button Bay Lane LLC, second home at 290 Button Bay Lane, $220,000.

• Feb. 23: Albert Cox Jr. estate to Edward and Arlene Ingraham, 6.3 acres on East Old Edge Lane, $18,300.

• March 5: Edward Flynn to Kenneth Edwards, home on 0.5 acre at 216 Button Bay Lane, $878,000.

• March 16: Brooke and Peter Larmie to Jeffrey and Claudia Sherwin, camp on leased land at 417 Bay Road, $95,000.

• March 23: Richard Dunn and Jodi-Ann Dunn Rotax to Valerie Masiello, home on 0.5 acre at 5592 Route 7, $185,000.

• March 30: Esnid LLC to Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing, slaughterhouse on 33.5 acres at 76 Depot Road, $200,000.

• March 26: Steven and James Dam and Joanie Praamsma to Jules and Robin Shalek, home on 1.02 acres at 44 Button Bay Lane, $172,000.

• April 25: Dorothy Taub et al. to Crew Bertrand, home on 3.34 acres at 1997 Greenbush Road, $170,000.

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• May 29: Thomas and Jeanne Boucher to Steven and Tanna Hood, home on 16.6 acres at 1322 Fuller Mountain Road, $525,000.

• June 1: Regina LaFleche to Philip Angier, home on 3 acres at 1598 Kellogg Bay Road, $140,000.

• May 31: Todd Sturtevant to Will Parini, home on 11.1 acres at 156 Wild Turkey Lane, $305,000.

• June 4: Diane Seymour Estate to B. Danyow Farm LLC, 54 acres on S. Little Chicago Road, $200,000.

• June 1: Rick LeBlanc to Michele Couture, home at 4234 Route 7 on 3.5 acres, $159,000.

• June 22: Sidney Claflin to Scott Brayman Trust, 40.03 acres including a building lot in Monkton, three building lots in Ferrisburgh and a roughly 20-acre woodlot in Ferrisburgh on Hand Road, $810,000.

• June 18: Alan and Carole Chamberlain to Alan Davis, home on 1 acre at 3505 Shellhouse Mountain Road, $312,000.

• June 25: Scott Boelens to William Munson, home on 2.2 acres at 178 Basin Harbor Road, $315,000.

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

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FIREFIGHTERS

August 2018

Fire cadet’s dream transcends both language & culture

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS MIDDLEBURY — English is not his first language. America is not his first culture. But this has not stopped 17-yearold Sepehr Belar from pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter.

That dream, so common among children the world over, just happens to have begun in Tehran, Iran, where Belar grew up, and where fire-related tragedies left a strong impression on him.

“One time in our neighborhood in Tehran a building exploded because of a gas leak. Another event, when I was little: I saw a disaster on the news that a 12-story building collapsed because of structure failure, and some residents died.”

In January 2017, as Belar was applying to become a cadet with the Middlebury Fire Department, he watched the news from afar as dozens of firefighters in his hometown were killed battling a blaze in one of the city’s most iconic high-rises, which collapsed on them.

A few months later, when Belar officially became a cadet, it’s fair to say he knew what he was getting into.

Fire cadets are typically 14 to 17 years old. Those who stick with it can become probationary firefighters when they turn 18, at which point they become eligible to enroll in Firefighter I training from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety.

“I think that firefighting is very important because it saves lives and property,” (See Dream, Page 12) SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Sepehr Belar joined the Middlebury Fire Department as a cadet in 2017. Though English is not his first language, he has stayed committed and looks forward to taking firefighter training when he turns 18.

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Firefighters Contents Addison Fire Department...................................................3 Brandon Fire Department..................................................4 Bridport Fire Department...................................................4 Bristol Fire Department.......................................................5 Brush fires get professional attention..................... 15 Cadet enjoys being of service ..................................... 10 Cornwall Fire Department..................................................6 Ferrisburgh Fire Department...........................................8 Firefighters on the job.........................................................7 Granville Fire Department..................................................8 Hancock Fire Department..................................................9 Lincoln Fire Department.....................................................9 Looking up to firefighters............................................... 15 Middlebury Fire Department.......................................... 11 Monkton Fire Department............................................... 13 New Haven Fire Department......................................... 13 Orwell Fire Department.................................................... 14 Ripton Fire Department.................................................... 16 Salisbury Fire Department............................................. 16 Shoreham Fire Department........................................... 17 Starksboro Fire Department.......................................... 17 Statewide recognition for Bristol firefighters..........2 Vergennes Fire Department.......................................... 18 Weybridge Fire Department........................................... 19 Whiting Fire Department.................................................. 19 Young firefighter’s dream transcends culture........1

We Thank All of Our Addison County Fire Fighters

Statewide honor

BRISTOL FIREFIGHTERS BRIAN W. Wendel, Peter Bouvier and James Robideau were each recognized by the Vermont State Firefighters Association Convention in St. Albans on Saturday, July 21, for their individual contributions to the Department in 2017. These three individuals were nominated by their peers at the Bristol Fire Department for their respective fire department category. Brian W. Wendel (shown above left with fellow firefighter Brian C. Wendel) was named VSFA “Firefighter of the Year,” Peter Bouvier received the “Senior Firefighter of the Year” awarded and James Robideau earned the “Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Technician of the Year.” Chief Brett LaRose, on behalf of the community, offered his congratulations on these welldeserved honors.

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Brandon Fire Department Scott Bertrand Jesse Bilodeau Steve Bilodeau Roger Bougor Linwood Bovey Robert Cook Justin Cram Randy Disorda Dave Dushaney Ron Euber Rob Fales Harry L. Hunt Harry S. Hunt Kyle Hutchins Mike Jensen Bryan Kilpeck Tom Kilpeck Courtney Lee Mike Markowski Jasin Martin Jordan Martin Tracey Murray Dennis Reisenweaver Cody Taylor Scott Trask Roman Wdowiak Ethan West Jon Wyman

Bridport Fire Department Ernest Audet Missy Audet Nick Audet Tyler Audet Mike Barrett Keith Betourney Tony Boulanger Michael Carter Richard Coursey Patrick Clohessy Edgar Crosby Jr. Dean DeGray Joseph DeGray Amanda Doughty Clement Gaboriault Chris Gordon Clifford E. Huestis Eric Huestis Morgan Huestis Kate Ingwersen Michael Lawton Richard Lilly Morgan Lily Doug MacLachlan Carl Norton Dexter Oliver Rayne Plante Jean Noel Plouffe Corey Pratt Richard Shimal Bruce Stocker Dan Thomas Phillip Wagner Charles Welch Jr.

Firefighter Dispatcher Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Captain Firefighter (Aux.) Firefighter 2nd Assistant Chief Treasurer, Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Asst. Chief, Secretary Chief Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Retired Firefighter Firefighter Retired Firefighter Captain Retired Captain Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter (Aux)

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Bristol Fire Department Alex Bishop Joel Bouvier Mark Bouvier, Honorary Chief Nathan Bouvier Peter Bouvier, Honorary Officer Peter Coffey, Honorary Asst. Chief Ryan Denecker Bill Elwell Will Elwell

Terry Farr Eric Forand, Deputy Chief Carl Gile James Goodyear Peeker Heffernan, Honorary Chief Kerrin Hoff James Huckett Jarrett Kimball Brett LaRose, Chief

Kevin LaRose, Assistant Chief Matt Lathrop, Lieutenant Adrian Ludka Amos Martin, Captain Karen Moore Nick Ouellette Chad Perlee Kris Perlee Lance Perlee

Anthony Robideau James Robideau Peter J. Ryan Edward Shepard, Honorary Officer George Smith, Honorary Officer Brian C. Wendel Brian W. Wendel Jim Whitcomb

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On the job

ADDISON COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS are on call around the clock, and they put in hundreds — really, hundreds — of hours of training to keep local residents safe. Several departments are shown on the job here in the past year or so. Left, Middlebury firefighters respond to a call at The Centre shopping plaza in Middlebury in May 2017; above left, firefighters from seven area departments battle the blaze that ultimately destroyed the Blue Spruce Motel on Route 7 in Middlebury in July 2017; Bristol firefighters worked a whole weekend in August 2017 to put out a fire atop Hogback Mountain in Bristol, battling both on steep terrain and often in dangerous conditions; and, above right, three area departments, led by Weybridge VFD, worked to put out to a house fire at Ridge Lane in Weybridge this past Mat. Photo credits: Anna Harrington, John S. McCright, Bristol Fire Department and Angelo Lynn

Thank You to all Addison County Firefighters.

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Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department Jim Averill Carlos Basille Kyle Bradley Dave Bowles Adam Bunde Mark Chaffee (President) Art Cohn (Chaplain) Cory Collette Mike Coyle (Asst. Chief) Shane Coyle (Captain) Ryan Cushing (Captain) Adam Delisle (Training) Michael Donnelly Michael Dykstra Les Fuller George Gardner Adrien Gebo (Cadet) Dave Grippin Paul Hoffman Trevor Hallock (Cadet) Josh Hanlon Kevin Lees Deighlin Lynes Ken Lemner (Deputy Chief) Peter McNichol (Captain) Trevor Patterson (Lieutenant) Anthony Porter Roger Richmond Diane Shortsleeve Tyler Shortsleeve Justin Soter Dylan Stearns (Cadet) Jeff Vigne Bill Wager (Chief) Brandon Wagner Rick White Jonathan Wieman

Granville Volunteer Fire Department Dan Sargeant, Fire Chief/EMR Brian Sargeant, Asst. Fire Chief Theodore Smith, 2nd Asst. Fire Chief Gregory Millard, Captain/EMR Harley Vadnais, Lieutenant Kira Sargeant, Firefighter Rebecca Yon, Firefighter Ashley Johnson, Firefighter Brandon Stone, Firefighter Seamous Doyle, Firefighter Drake Hill, Firefighter Kerin Vadnais, Firefighter/EMT Brianna Roussell, Firefighter Robert Ingham, Firefighter Nancy Shaw, EMT Victor Ribaudo, EMR David Chase, EMT

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Hancock Volunteer Fire Department Jacques Veilleux, Chief Ken Troumbely, 1st Assistant Rob Deering, 2nd Assistant Jordan Champney, Captain Renee Veilleux, Secretary/Treasurer Ryan Veilleux Joe Shaw Ricky Andrews Chet Baxter Tim Brown Garrett Troumbely Andrew Bordonaro Thomas Veilleux Kevin Hewett Jon Deering Garrett Brown, Junior Firefighter

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Teen dreams of service & joins the fire department

And more volunteers like him are needed

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS LINCOLN — Grady Brokaw heard the stories and he was hooked.

“I had a friend and his dad who were on the fire department,” he said. “My interest in firefighting developed through them. I could imagine myself doing what they do, and then I got excited about it.”

As soon as he turned 15, Brokaw applied and was accepted as a fire cadet in the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company. Last summer he attended the Vermont State Firefighters Association Cadet Academy in Pittsford, and now, at 17, he’s enjoying himself.

“The fire company has been welcoming,” he said. “As a cadet I’m the low man on the totem pole but it doesn’t feel that way. It’s been great having mentors.”

Though his duties as a cadet are limited, the experience has given him a feel for the industry.

“It’s not just about fighting fires,” he said.

“There are a lot of medical calls. It’s exciting to go out on a call. You never know what it’s going to be.”

Back in the station, Brokaw helps out where he can: washing trucks before meetings, cooking food, checking equipment.

When he turns 18 he’ll become a probationary

GRADY BROKAW, 17, joined the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company as a cadet when he was 15, after hearing stories about it from a friend’s dad who serves in the department. Local fire departments are looking for more young recruits.

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Firefighters in Addison County must train for more than 200 hours before they become full department members with full duties and

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At this point in his life, however, it’s difficult for Brokaw to predict whether he’ll stay in Lincoln. He’s thinking about college, he said.

But wherever he ends up, he can imagine being a volunteer firefighter there.

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Dream (Continued from Page 1) Belar said. “The good part of that is when you go help people and your community.”

But it hasn’t always been easy.

When his family moved to the United States five years ago, Belar had to stay up late to translate his homework into Persian, complete it, then translate it back into English again.

“Fortunately I’m good at math and physics,” he said. “I’m also in AP Calculus.”

Pursuing a new life with a new language is challenging enough in the classroom. In the firehouse — and out on call — getting things right is critical, to say the least.

“It’s been a really steep learning curve, both for Sepehr and for the fire department,” said Middlebury Fire Chief David Shaw. “The cultural differences can be tough on both sides. But he’s a lot of fun to have around — a real delight.”

And his thirst for knowledge is unquenchable.

“Sepehr loves to ask questions,” Shaw said. “A lot of questions.”

So many, in fact, that the chief has to set a limit on them.

“We’ll say, ‘OK, Sepehr, you get four questions today.’ And he’ll count them. He’ll say, ‘OK, this is my third question.’ And we’ll say, ‘Yes it is, which means you have one left, so you better make it count.’”

Service Fire department members love to give Belar a hard time, Shaw added, and he gives it right back.

Assistant Chief Myron Selleck, who mentors Belar in the Middlebury Fire Department, remarked on Belar’s great attitude.

“His enthusiasm to join in and learn is welcomed by all of our members,” Selleck said. “It’s rewarding to see teenagers like Sepehr who are willing to give to the community in such a positive way. I encourage more young people to get involved in their communities.”

And Belar can’t get enough of it.

“Most of everything in the fire department is fun, especially the meetings,” he said. “People at the Middlebury Fire Department are so cool.”

The hardest thing about being a cadet, in Belar’s opinion, is the limited participation.

“I cannot respond to calls when I am in school,” he said. “And cadets cannot respond to some calls like technical rescue, ice rescue, water rescue and some mutual aid.”

But being a cadet at his age is an opportunity he would not have had in Iran.

“In the United States high school students can be fire cadets if they’re under 18, but in Iran they don’t have a program like this,” Belar said.

Other firefighting differences he’s noticed between the two countries

include communications and reach.

“In America, 911 dispatch is much better than Iran or other countries.

When you call 911 and you don’t know your location, they can find it easily and (forward) it to emergency responders. Also in America you don’t have to call fire, EMS, and police separately. In Iran the fire number is 125, the EMS number is 115, and the police number is 110.”

And while many American small towns, like Middlebury, have their own fire departments, similar towns in Iran aren’t so lucky, he said.

Once Belar turns 18, he will become a probationary firefighter.

And upon completion of Firefighter I training he can become a full member of the Middlebury Fire Department.

Offered by the Vermont Department of Fire Safety, Firefighter I training typically runs from September to April.

Firefighters must train for 200 hours, which amounts to several hours a week.

“It’s a huge commitment, which can be a deterrent for some people,” Chief Shaw acknowledged.

Belar is ready to make that commitment, he said.

“When I turn 18 I want to take Firefighter training I and II, and also I want to be a fire officer.”

Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent.com.

(Continued from Page 10) according to the National Fire meeting at the new firehouse, but Protection Association. did not sign up any new volunteers.

But around the country the In 2017 Bristol had three cadets, number of volunteer firefighters has Fire Chief Brett LaRose told the been falling for decades. In 2017 Independent, but they moved away the Pew Charitable Trusts reported or went to college. that between 1984 and 2014 their “It’s amazing how little people numbers had decreased by 12 percent know about what it takes to become a — or more than 100,000. Rural areas firefighter,” LaRose said. have been especially hard hit, as Ten people around the county young people move have recently signed away to cities, or up to find out, commute to work in however, according to them, leaving them “As a cadet I’m Middlebury Fire Chief with less time to the low man David Shaw, who volunteer. added that he expects The average age on the totem that number to rise of volunteer depart- pole but it as the Aug. 24 appliments is thus steadily doesn’t feel that cation deadline for increasing. Last year training approaches.

National Public way. It’s been Middlebury hosts Radio reported that great having Firefighter I training the number of small- mentors.” classes every year. town firefighters While some states over the age of 50 have resorted to offerhad doubled since ing tax credits to the 1980s. They now account for volunteer firefighters, Vermont is not roughly a third of all volunteers. one of them.

In Addison County, fire departFor now, local departments will ments are struggling to recruit new have to place their hope in people volunteers, as well. And among like Grady Brokaw, who joined to be three of the larger departments — of service to his community.

Middlebury, Bristol and Vergennes “I enjoy helping people in need,” — only one cadet was serving at the he said. “I like being there for time this piece was written. people.”

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Monkton Volunteer Fire Department Buck Bennett John Brace Roy Catella Greg Cota Matt Dupont Rick Gomez Gene Hall George Henry Adrian Hicks Robert Howard Charlie Huizenga Bill Joos Kip Kruckel Buzz Kuhns Chief David Layn Paul Meader Mike New George Roy Jeremy Southwell Jeremy Steele Adam Terry Bill Van Steamburg

New Haven Fire Department Andrew Bauer Jon Boise Tim Bouton Bobby Brown Ray Daniels Jim Ford Jacob Giles Dean Gilmore Dave Heisler Roger Hamilton Colin Jennings Marcel Kimball Stephen Kimball Haley Lauziere Mark Livingston Phil Livingston Jr. Phil Livingston Sr. Chief Alan Mayer Danielle Morse Aaron Napolean John Palmer Mike Poirier Dick Sawyer Ethan Sawyer Kate Sawyer Anna Jo Smith

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Orwell Fire Department Ben Alger Allen M. Alger Allen Alger Sr., 1st Asst. Chief Bob Arnebold, Trustee Jim Booska David Carpenter Jim Dougherty Mark Gebo, 1nd Asst. Chief Daryl Gebo Dan Gosselin, Chief Louis Hall, Trustee Susan Hauck, Treasurer & Co-Training Officer Rebecca Heibler, Secretary Sandy Korda Robert Laduc Paul Metcalf, Captain Jeremiah Nolan Peter Ochs Wesley Orr, Training Officer Chris Roy Sean Seguin John Wist

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VOLUNTEERS IN THE Orwell Volunteer Fire Department responded quickly and extinguished this brush fire off Mount Independence Road before it consumed a home.

Snuffing out wild brush fires is one more way firefighters keep us safe

Structure fires may be the most dramatic blazes that our fire departments respond to, but there are other fire emergencies that also bring out local firefighters at all times of the day and night. One of those calls came to Orwell Volunteer Fire Department this summer.

At approximately 3 p.m. on July 12 the Orwell Fire Department was called to a brush fire. Upon arrival Engine 1 encountered heavy smoke coming from a small field behind a dwelling off Mount Independence Road. As the crew from Engine 1 pulled a hand line, the brush truck arrived, circled the home and set up upwind of the fire.

As the first crew of Orwell firefighters started on the west side of the fire, the brush truck crew started on the south side and did a pump and roll circling the fire to keep it contained in the area.

Approximately 1.5 acres were on fire and the wind was coming from the south, pushing

Junior firefighter

On Oct. 31, 2016, then-3-year-old Rowan Rheaume, son of Stacey and Ricky Rheaume, gets a view from the seat of a real fire truck with Vergennes firefighter Annie Conright at the Trunk or Treat Halloween event at American Legion Post 14 in Vergennes. Little Rowan said he had a great time seeing the fire truck and the firefighters.

Photo courtesy of Stacey Rheaume

the fire into a wooded area in the vicinity of East Creek near the dam. Fire command called for more manpower from the Shoreham Fire Department, since the command officer wasn’t sure how deep into the woods the fire had reached. As crews worked their way through the area they put a quick knockdown on the fire and managed to contain the fire from spreading. Fire command called back to cancel Shoreham as crews were working on extinguishing any hotspots.

Roughly after a hour from the initial call, crews had knocked down everything and did a final sweep of the area. Fire command cleared all personnel and were put back into service.

Firefighters all around Addison County and Brandon respond to calls like this 24/7, keeping our homes and property safe.

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Whiting Fire Department Jonathan Ashley Randy Bertrand Thomas Bouchard, Captain Elizabeth Curran Lillian Curran Brian Denis Randy Denis Gary Freeguard, Asst. Chief Stacey Freeguard, Secretary & Treasurer Nicholas Iocca, Training Officer Greg Kokinis, Training Officer Christopher Manfredi Steve Quenneville Austin Quesnel, Training Officer Cody Quesnel, Captain Lawrence Quesnel Steve White, Asst. Chief Larry Wilbur Michael Wilbur, Chief Robert Wood, Captain Cadets: Justin Anderson Thomas Curran Charles Noble Avery Thurston Grant Thurston Payton Thurston Dalton Wilke

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MREMS

MIDDLEBURY-REGIONAL

Emergency Medical Services

THANK YOU for your past support of MREMS. We have been providing emergency service in Addison County for more than 4 decades. We started as a citizen-led, all volunteer organization and have evolved into a dual volunteer and career staff service. Today, MIDDLEBURY REGIONAL EMS is much more than just ambulance services.

We also provide: • Paramedic-Level service • 911 Ambulance Response • First Responder services • Heavy Rescue services • Community Education • Dispatch & Answering services • Switchboard service for Porter Hospital • Ambulance billing services We are here to serve you and your family in your time of need. As a non-profit organization providing critical service to the community, we ask you to become a member to support our mission.

Thank you, MREMS Staff

Membership Application

(ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE)

Middlebury Regional EMS Annual Membership Program Membership year: July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019 Why Should You Become a Member?

You never know when you or a loved one might need this critical emergency service.

MREMS responds to over 2000 incidents a year, providing state-of-the-art patient care. Without this membership, your cost could exceed $1000 for 911 ambulance services.

As a non-profit organization, MREMS needs your support.

Subscription Plans: $65 Single: a single person who has no other persons living in the household. $75 Double: two people living at the same physical address. $90 Family: all people living at the same physical address, including all legal dependents.

Business: The business must be registered with the state of Vermont. Minimum of 5 employees for this membership. Cost per employee $50.

Membership applies to resident and business subscribers who live and work in the 10 towns we service: Middlebury, East Middlebury, Bridport, Cornwall, Orwell, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge, Whiting, and parts of New Haven.

We bill your insurance company directly. Your membership is not an insurance policy— it covers any outstanding fees that your insurance carrier does not cover.

Name (primary member or business): __________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________ Please list names of household or business members to include in membership: ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

Membership $65 Single

$75 Double

$90 Family

Business: $50 per employee Total # of employees ________ X $50/per employee = $ ___________ I would like to include an additional donation of $______________towards the purchase of a new ambulance Payments can be made by check payable to MREMS, or by Visa or Mastercard. MREMS reserves the right to any third-party billing. All program fees are tax deductible – a copy of your application is your receipt.

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Membership is valid form July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 and must be renewed annually.

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT TERMS I hereby apply for the Middlebury Regional EMS (MREMS) service subscription membership program as indicated on the reverse side of this form. I understand that the indicatedfee provides local emergency ambulance services to members and their registered associates as indicated and qualified, and as determined to be medically necessary within the service area of MREMS at no additional cost during the time of the prescribed agreement (MREMS fiscal year period of July 1 to June 30). I also understand that this membership permits MREMS to collect directly from any third party agency whatever benefits may be available at no charge to me, my family, or my constituents, and that this membership is non-refundable and non-transferrable. I request that any payment of any authorized insurance benefits be made on my behalf to MREMS for any services furnished by this health care provider or supplier. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to be released to the Health Care Financing Administration and its agents any information needed to determine these benefits payable for related services.

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