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United Way launches $660K fund drive

By JOHN FLOWERS ADDISON COUNTY — The United Way of Addison County on Sept. 21 officially launched its 2018 fund drive with a new goal, under new leadership.

UWAC officials have set a target of $660,000 for this year’s fund drive, which is $10,000 more than last year’s goal of $650,000 and the first time in several years the organization has set a higher financial target than the previous year. Money raised will help a variety of Addison County nonprofits providing such services

as childcare, food and mental health counseling to area residents in need.

John and Amy Dale of Middlebury are co-chairing this year’s campaign.

John Dale will indeed be a high-profile person this year for United Way of Addison County, or UWAC. Along with campaign responsibilities, he’s leading the United Way board during this, his sixth and final year on that panel.

“Hopefully I’ll leave with a bang,” Dale said with a smile.

The Dales will receive a lot of support from two new UWAC

administrators: Executive Director Helena Van Vorst and Amy Bodette Barr, manager of development and marketing.

Around 100 people gathered at the Vergennes Opera House on Sept. 21 to herald the United Way’s latest fundraising effort. Attendees also saluted UWAC’s 50th birthday and gratefully noted last year’s campaign exceeded by $15,000 what was a goal of $650,000. Exceeding a yearly financial goal has become increasingly difficult for long(See United Way, Page 16A)

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Senate candidates on the issues

It has been a very long time since Addison County has seen more than four candidates at one time vying for our two Vermont Senate seats. But this Nov. 6 there will be six candidates on the ballot for the seats representing Addison County, Huntington and Buel’s Gore.

With the unusual number of candidates in the race, we have taken the unusual step of giving each of them room to provide extended, 300-500-word comments on five important issues facing

Vermonters today. In today’s issue, and in successive Thursday editions, we will publish their responses to one of the five issues.

The hope is that voters will have a better picture of the candidates and what they could expect of them in office.

The candidates, in alphabetical order, are Marie Audet (Independent), Christopher Bray (Democrat), Peter Briggs (Republican), Archie Flower (Libertarian), Ruth Hardy

(Democrat) and Paul Ralston (Independent).

In the coming weeks the candidates will address water quality/Lake Champlain, climate change, education, and health care/ affordable housing. Today’s topic is agriculture — an important issue in a county where farming is central to the daily lives of so many of us. See the candidates’ responses on Page 14A today, then come back in the coming Thursday editions to learn more.

Porter marriage is doing just fine

Affiliation with UVM network yields gains

VERGENNES UNION HIGH School students sign a big orange ball with words of peace before passing it around the school gym during the annual VUHS Peace One Day rally last Friday.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

VUHS students take a stand Peace One Day speakers emphasize diversity, inclusion, justice at annual event

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — With words, art, song and dance, Vergennes Union High School students on the afternoon of Sept. 21 made impassioned pleas for peace, justice and acceptance for all people around the world, in the nation and in the halls of their school.

The occasion was the 14th annual VUHS allschool Peace One Day assembly to honor the United Nations International Day of Peace. The event, normally held outside on school grounds,

By the way You might have seen our frontpage photo in last Thursday’s edition showing Vermont State Police Lt. Jeff Danoski giving blood as part of the first ever “Battle of the Badges” blood drive competition between local fire and (See By the way, Page 12A)

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was moved into the VUHS gym due to rain.

Students invited to speak by their peers in the Peace One Day Committee were introduced in the gym by student emcees Siobhan Eagan and Leah Croke.

“Peace One Day is about coming together and celebrating, celebrating all the good in the world and all the good that is yet to come,” Eagan and Croke told the assembly. They closed with words of Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Student speakers touched on the theme of the day, “Embrace Diversity,” including by asking listeners to understand what all people have in common and decrying racism, sexism and homophobia.

Junior Alder Donovan-Cook took a holistic view. He said that the greatest achievements of humanity have come from its use of our brains, and that our “remarkable ability to communicate and work together to accomplish great things” (See Peace, Page 3A)

Bristol family’s foundation makes international impact

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Approximately a year and a half into its affiliation with the University of Vermont Health Network, Porter Medical Center is reaping the promised rewards of a more stable budget, more streamlined operations, shared resources, and improved technology.

And within the next three or four years, the partnership is expected to yield some major new amenities for PMC, including a state-of-the art electronic medical records system, a new medical office building and a more modern transportation system for critically ill patients.

Those were among the major takeaways from an extensive interview on Monday, Sept. 24, with Porter Medical Center President Dr. Fred Kniffin and Dr. John Brumsted, CEO of the UVM Medical Center and the UVM Health Network. The pair of top executives took some time to chat with the Independent prior to the ceremonial unveiling of a $900,000 renovation project at Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing facility (See story in Monday’s Addison Independent).

Brumsted praised Porter officials for their contributions to the affiliation effort, a process that will continue to unfold for several more years.

“In the grand scheme of changes in health care and health care delivery, a year and a half is about a nanosecond,” Brumsted quipped. “But at the same time, the integration of PMC into the UVM Health Network, and the importance of having (Kniffin) and his team integrated into what we’re doing at the health network has been amazing.”

Brumsted said Porter’s transition to affiliation has been one of the swiftest he’s seen in the network, which now includes six medical centers in

DR. JOHN BRUMSTED Vermont and New York.

That rapidity has had its plusses and minuses, officials acknowledged.

“From our point of view, the biggest complaint we’ve been getting is that things might be going too fast,” Kniffin said. “And the things we’re talking about are good things.”

Here are some of those good things, according to Brumsted and Kniffin: • Two years of stable Porter budgets after a period of financial turmoil and layoffs only three years ago.

The Green Mountain Care Board earlier this month endorsed a new PMC budget calling for $86,193,572 in expenditures during fiscal year 2019, which begins Oct. 1. That spending plan 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.

(See Porter, Page 12A)

Hundreds around the world net scholarships

been able to continue her own education.

“I thought, ‘This seems unfair,’” Wells said. “While I was going to college Victoria was stuck in a rural

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — The Wells Mountain village.”

Wells appealed to her parents for Initiative began with a simple act of help. Carol and Tom Wells agreed friendship.

As a 16-year-old student at Mount to help Ghalley obtain a formal education in her native country, an Abraham Union High annual cost of roughly School, Jordyn Wells $2,000. traveled to Ghana “The energy From that moment, in West Africa for a and enthusiasm Tom Wells, who was study-abroad program. of these In the coastal village of scholars — they already involved with YMCA World Service Kopeyia, just north of the tropical Atlantic, she want to change Programs in Senegal and Haiti, worked tirelessly met Victoria Ghalley the world. It to create and grow and forged what would makes me feel become a lifelong better about the what is now known as the Wells Mountain friendship. future of the Initiative, or WMI. A few years later, world.”

Thirteen years and more when Wells returned — Carol Wells than 300 scholarships to Ghana to conduct later, Jordyn Wells research for her college thesis, Ghalley helped her with is managing director of WMI, interviews and translation. Unlike overseeing an annual budget of (See Global impact, Page 11A) Wells, however, Ghalley had not

WELLS MOUNTAIN SCHOLARS work on one of many community service projects at the 2018 Dream Big Conference in Kampala, Uganda, building a ramp to increase accessibility at EmbraceKulture, an organization focused on helping children with disabilities in developing countries.

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Local women teach Chinese to children ‘Middlingo’ entering its second year

By JOHN FLOWERS spoken. She’s taught English to high MIDDLEBURY — Friends May school age students in Hong Kong Poduschnick and Joanna Doria have and China and has tutored elemenroutinely impressed folks with the tary-aged students in Chinese for simple act of speaking Chinese with multiple years. Poduschnick has their respective children. maintained her fluency and has made “People have told me for a long sure her four children develop an time, ‘You should teach Chinese,’” appreciation for Chinese language Poduschnick said. and culture.

She found the suggestion flattering, Doria has two children of her own. but couldn’t imagine how she’d be She grew up speaking Mandarin able to balance her parental duties Chinese with her Taiwanese mother with a teaching career — until re- and has been traveling to Taiwan cently. Poduschnick and Doria are consistently since she was 12. Doria rounding out the first year of their studied Chinese at Colby College, new venture called then taught English “Middlingo,” through for a year in Xiamen, which they teach basic “The thing with China. She taught Chinese language skills Mandarin is, Chinese for five years to area children, ages 3 as you start to at a private school in to 12.

Connecticut. understand it, Middlingo has grown The two met while dramatically from a it’s a very logical attending some chilthree family clientele language. There dren’s functions in to multiple after-school aren’t a lot of Middlebury. classes at both Mary irregularities.

“I was immediately Hogan Elementary Once you get the drawn to (May) beSchool and at Bristol cause of the Chinese Elementary School, in foundation of connection,” Doria partnership with the how to learn it, it said. “Chinese has been Expanded Learning Pro- becomes easier.” a big part of my life. I gram and the Addison — Joanna Doria heard (Poduschnick) County Homeschooling speak Chinese with group. (her son), and I was And Middlingo in July capped its immediately drawn to it.” first-ever summer camp at the Aurora The two friends knew they wanted Learning Center in Middlebury, to use their Chinese language talents where children learned Chinese in the professional world, but their characters, sang and played games in options in Addison County were Chinese, cooked and sampled Chi- limited. Outside of Middlebury Colnese cuisine, sipped tea at a teahouse, lege, there isn’t much of a market for hiked and swam.

Chinese language educators.

“I always wanted somewhere for So they chose to join forces to my own children to learn to read and create their own language program. write Chinese and have seen there are “We decided to work together and other people interested in learning make (Middlingo) come alive,” Doria Chinese too,” Poduschnick said said. during a recent interview.

They quickly found some families Poduschnick grew up in a house- who wanted their young children to hold in which Chinese was primarily get an introduction to Chinese, the

JOANNA DORIA, LEFT, and May Poduschnick started a new business last year called Middlingo, which teaches Chinese language skills to young children.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

most widely spoken language in the world. But Chinese has developed a reputation as being difficult to speak and learn; there are more than 3,000 characters in the Chinese alphabet.

‘A LOGICAL LANGUAGE’ Still, Poduschnick and Doria contend Chinese can become accessible to anyone willing to learn the basics, and above all, stick with it.

“The thing with Mandarin is, as you start to understand it, it’s a very logical language,” Doria said. “There aren’t a lot of irregularities. Once you get the foundation of how to learn it, it becomes easier.”

Since the vast majority of their

students are young and have had no prior Chinese language training, Middlingo sticks to the basics. Children are taught the Chinese words for colors, fruit, numbers up to 100, family members, basic greetings and other things common to everyday life.

Doria and Poduschnick specifically chose young children as their student base in part because kids tend to absorb new languages more readily than adults.

“They have a better ear for it and can pick it up more easily,” Poduschnick said.

A discerning ear is particularly important when it comes to learning

Chinese, according to Doria. There are four distinct pronunciation tones, as well as a neutral tone, used in speaking Mandarin.

“The goal isn’t to make them fluent readers and writers,” Poduschnick said. But she and Doria want their young charges to enjoy their Middlingo experience enough to want to continue studying Chinese.

“We want the children to want to learn,” Poduschnick stressed. “We’re not babysitting them.”

Poduschnick is a firm believer that visual props and simple songs are great tools in helping children learn and retain material. Parents are pretty

darned impressed when their kids suddenly break into a Mandarin version of the old standard tune, “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.”

“Somehow, it’s easier with song,” Poduschnick said with a smile.

In fact, Middlingo offers families CDs with songs to practice.

“They listen to it in the car and the parents are trying to sing along,” Doria said. “(Parents) say, ‘We have no idea what we’re saying, but we’re singing along.’”

It’s empowering for the children to lay some knowledge on their parents.

“I think the best part is when the (See Middlingo, Page 7A)

City to delay decision on South Water Street sidewalk until spring

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — It now looks like a decision on whether to replace up to 1,000 feet of South Water Street sidewalk will wait until next spring or summer, and in the meantime feedback is running in favor of doing so, according to City Manager Matt Chabot.

At issue is whether to repair or remove the riverside stretch of sidewalk that runs south from the intersection of South Water and Roberts streets to where South Water Street turns sharply left to meet South Maple Street. The sidewalk on

the east side of South Water Street is in good condition, officials said.

Council members have suggested to Chabot the city could save money now and in the future by removing the sidewalk and installing lawn in its place, but on Sept. 11 made it clear that it was his decision.

In saying he would not authorize immediate work, Chabot cited a possible $15,000 project cost that would push the annual public works’ sidewalk budget — a total of $15,000 — into the red, given work already done. And he said the clock is about to strike midnight for 2018

projects.

“I still feel that no decision or action will be taken this season regardless of my findings due to multiple factors (amongst them, the season is waning quickly and the pipeline is full with existing projects at this time),” Chabot wrote in an email.

That project cost number could drop once Chabot and public works head Jim Larrow get a chance to evaluate the sidealk’s condition, although clearly some areas have deteriorated and a section in front of one home is missing.

Depending on the review, the

project could be cheaper.

“I’m not sure everything will need to be replaced,” Chabot said. “There are sections that will have to be.”

Then if the public works budget survives the winter in good shape the project could move to the top of the spring to-do list with funding from the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30.

“I’m not sure where Jimmy is going to come in on the 2019 budget,” Chabot said. “If we save money on salting and snow removal then it will be a lockdown.”

Council members had asked him

to at least consider not replacing the sidewalk to save money. Chabot said he has heard from about a half-dozen residents so far, with the feedback one-sided.

“The key input that I have received to date, and I have not reached out to all of the interested parties on South Water Street, has been overwhelmingly that people feel the sidewalk should be replaced,” he said.

A 2016 city sidewalk inventory also lists a South Water Street fix as a priority.

“It went through and really listed by priority what the conditions our

sidewalks were in and where repairs were needed. And that’s a document that Jim Larrow and our DPW are working off,” Chabot said. “It clearly indicates there is need for repair of that sidewalk.”

The public works department removed the one missing stretch of sidewalk from in front of one home in August. According to Sept. 11 city council minutes a council member “told the department to remove a portion of the sidewalk on South Water Street and to replace it with grass seed.”

(See Vergennes, Page 7A)

THT to screen ‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’ Oct. 3 MIDDLEBURY — Town Hall Theater presents the second film in the Great Art Wednesday Series, “Cave of Forgotten Dreams,” on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Filmmaker Werner Herzog gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of southern France, capturing the oldest known pictorial creations of humankind in their astonishing natural setting.

The Chauvet Cave, which contains the earliest known cave paintings, was discovered in 1994 and is considered one of the world’s most significant prehistoric art sites.

For over 20,000 years, the cave

has been completely sealed off by populations of Europe. a fallen rock face, its crystal-enSince then, only a few people crusted interior as large have been allowed acas a football field and cess into Chauvet Cave, strewn with the petri- Werner Herzog and the true scope of fied remains of giant ice captures the its contents had largely age mammals. In 1994, gone unfelt — until wonder and scientists discovered Werner Herzog manthe caverns, and found beauty of one aged to gain access. hundreds of pristine of the most Herzog captures the paintings within, spec- awe-inspiring wonder and beauty tacular artwork dating sites on earth. of one of the most back over 30,000 years awe-inspiring sites (almost twice as old as on earth, all the while any previous finds) to a time when musing in his inimitable fashion Neanderthals still roamed the earth about its original inhabitants, the and cave bears, mammoths, and birth of art, and the curious peoice age lions were the dominant ple surrounding the caves today.

Hundreds of cave paintings depict at least thirteen different species, including horses, cattle, lions, panthers, bears, rhinos and even hyenas. The artists used techniques not often seen in other cave art, making the Chauvet Cave an important record of Paleolithic life in all of its savage detail.

Tickets are $13/ $8 students and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, by calling 802382-9222, at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m., or at the door one hour before show time. The Town Hall Theater is located at 68 S. Pleasant St. in Middlebury.

FILMMAKER WERNER HERZOG, right, explores the Chauvet Cave art and ponders who created it in his film “Cave of Forgotten Dreams,” screening at Town Hall Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Photo courtesy Town Hall Theater

Addison Independent, Thursday, September 27, 2018 — PAGE 3A

THE VERGENNES UNION High School chorus performs “Respect” during Friday’s Peace One Day rally held in the school gym.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Peace (Continued from Page 1A) separates us from other species.

Now, he said, it is time to stand together.

“We rely on one another to meet both our physical and mental needs.

The greatest weapon we can wield is an unconditional love for your fellow man, the most stalwart shield an unyielding compassion. We have always been greatest when we have stood united in a devotion to a greater humanity. So love your companions, your coworkers, your accomplices in the grand design of your life. Always remember that we were never meant to stand alone,” he said.

Sophomore Lexi Montgomery dealt with an issue more specific to her African-American heritage in a series of 14 questions and one conclusion.

Included in her questions were: • “Have you ever been told you can’t dance with someone because it will make their parents tremble with disgust?”

• “Have you ever wanted people to be color-blind?”

• “Have you ever been called something so foul that it makes your heart ache, makes the whole world go silent, and you realize how alone you are?”

• “Have you ever wanted to be in someone else’s skin to see how they are treated on a daily basis compared to you?”

Montgomery concluded, “Long years I’ve waited for this so-called word ‘equality.’ I’ve waited for everyone to realize the color of skin, sexuality, religion, shouldn’t matter.

Making the world a better place is what matters … Help the word equality thrive.”

Senior Sepehr Belar, a native of Iran, spoke at his third and final Peace One Day assembly and focused on peace as justice: “I am sad that this year is my last year here in VUHS. But, do you know what makes me even more sad? What makes me even more sad is injustice. Injustice in society.

Injustice in politics. Injustice in the education system. Injustice in the justice system. Injustice because of race or gender.”

Belar urged his peers to act against injustice in the U.S., while acknowledging the situation is worse in his homeland and elsewhere.

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STUDENT GABE PAYNE-VINICK takes a solo with the Vergennes Union High School chorus during the Peace One Day celebration last Friday.

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EXPENSIVE REALITY, A band made up mostly of elementary school students, plays at the beginning of the Peace One Day rally last Friday afternoon.

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make America better, because we are the future of America. Each of us has a part to play,” he said.

VUHS middle school paraeducator and high school running and track coach Brad Castillo spoke in honor of recently deceased VUHS alum and former soccer coach Mike Plankey. Castillo, a member of one of Plankey’s Commodore soccer teams and a family friend, invited Plankey’s sons to be the first to sign the annual Peace One Day banner designed by the VUHS Advanced Art class.

According to a statement from the class, “The message to spread love and understanding is more important than ever in this day and time.” The class, “chose to paint two hands of different races holding paper cranes; the symbol of hope and healing that are tied to their fingers. Those cranes are releasing pedals into a bigger bouquet made up of six different flowers that symbolize peace in some way.”

Peace-themed music came from VUHS students Kai Williams, Marin Howell, Sydney Tarte, Caitlin Walsh, Jaime PortugalDunne, Hannah Philbrook and Una

Fonte; teacher Chris Wyckoff; the Mount Abraham a cappella singers; the Brooks family; a Vergennes Union Elementary School band; and the VUHS band and chorus.

Students Ashley Cray, Maddy Smith and Walsh presented a dance performance.

The VUHS middle school sold pies for $2 per slice to support the event, T-shirts with a new design that included the Embrace Diversity theme went for $10 for the same purpose, and a Ben & Jerry’s truck sold ice cream at a bargain rate of $1 to mark the occasion. According to organizers the day raised almost $1,000, and they will meet soon to decide what cause or causes to support with those funds.

The assembly’s final speaker was senior Sam Rathbun, once known as Sarah. Rathbun spoke about how the VUHS community supported his transition and how that fit into the day’s theme of embracing diversity.

“Since coming out as trans, I have been met with the utmost support and acceptance from my fellow classmates and the people in this school,” Rathbun said. “People that have known me for years as Sarah

when asked to address me as Sam automatically greeted me with love and understanding. My appreciation for all who have supported me through this journey exceeds what I can express today but I wanted to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you. I have found peace and love for myself through all of you.”

Rathbun summed up what Peace One Day meant to many assembled at the VUHS gym.

“Everyone has the right to peace.

It doesn’t matter what skin color you have, what gender you are or aren’t, your name, where you come from, who you love. We all have a right to peace. We as a community, the united and strong community that we are, have the power to show the utmost love and compassion for one another,” he said.

“Being a good human being starts with loving people for their differences, loving people for what they contribute into our beautiful world. Every single person brings something new, unique, and important to this community and the world itself.”

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

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County Senate race:

It’s a tall order for voters Starting in today’s paper, the Addison Independent will spotlight the race between six state Senate candidates running for the two Addison County seats. We pose five questions on agriculture, water quality, climate change, education and health care/housing. Each candidate will be given 350-500 words to expound on that particular issue, and responses from all six candidates will run side-by-side each Thursday. The last question will run the week of Oct. 25. The election is Nov. 6.

Today’s question concerns the financial crisis dairy farmers are facing with milk prices that are too low for many farms to remain profitable. Calls have been made to change the national pricing structure for dairy, but how realistic is that and what, if anything, can the Vermont Legislature do?

Specifically, we asked each candidate what measures they would take if elected. For the most part, the candidates used that space well to address the issue in depth — and that’s the point: we’re tackling one issue at a time to provide readers with a clear insight into the various candidates’ views and how they would tackle the issues if elected. It’s a lot of reading — we get that. In an digital era in which the attention span of too many is but a few nano-seconds, we’re asking a lot of county voters.

But it is a worthy task, and we encourage you to recognize that the role of the voter is far from easy. With each of the five issues we pose to the candidates, there is no single best-path forward. Voters must approach each answer with a critical eye — not to find fault with any candidate, but to contemplate which candidates’ answers might prove most effective within Vermont’s political landscape.

Voters should strive to be open-minded and thorough when analyzing proposed solutions, but also ruthless in discerning empty rhetoric and half-baked ideas. Platitudes and sloganeering should be challenged as the empty phrases they are, unless a specific action plan has been articulated beforehand.

For example, consider that all candidates promise to listen, even really listen, to their constituents. Don’t buy it. Rather analyze the likelihood; knowing what you do about human nature, is he or she the type who would? Then ask, but does it matter? Do you even want to elect a candidate who spends the day listening to constituents’ pleas, or do you want a Senator more intent on working diligently on the issues to resolve difficult dilemmas?

And understand that state senators, and House representatives, don’t have the luxury of making a stand on just one issue, but that the various issues facing the Legislature often puts legislators at odds with other preferred goals. Agriculture, state spending and water quality are three issues that are often at odds with each other. When legislators try to find the best solutions to address water quality issues, those proposals can conflict with efforts to help dairy farmers survive — and while both could use buckets of state subsidies, legislators must also try to keep spending in check.

To that end, voters can’t base their decisions on a single issue, but rather they have to speculate how well a candidate would be able to balance multiple issues and still move — in as fair a way as possible — the state forward.

Granted, it is complex. But it is also common sense. Spend just a little time and effort and you’ll sort it out. One way to do that is to also consider attending one of the candidate forums between now and Election Day, meet them in person if you haven’t already, and ask questions of your own.

Finally, recognize that it is a privilege to have six candidates vying for two seats to represent Addison County. As voters, we should give them the courtesy of our serious reflection, pay attention to their demeanor and candor, their willingness to compromise to reach a majority consensus, and their ability to take the pulse of the political landscape (at home and statewide) and act in a manner that best reflects the public good.

That’s a tall order — for the candidates and for voters alike.

Angelo Lynn

Poignant irony at the U.N. In a moment of poignant irony when addressing the United Nations earlier this week, Trump was taken aback when the General Assembly audibly guffawed in response to his boastful claims that his administration had accomplished more in two years than any prior U.S. administration. For Trump, his comments were just more of his daily hyperbole and misdirection he spouts to this friends on Fox News, where he rarely gets pushback, that he didn’t even consider this world body would laugh in his face at his specious claim.

He was initially stunned that the audience as laughing at him, answering back, “that’s not a response I was expecting,” which elicited more laughter, even if it was more sympathetic, and Trump blathered on for another half hour of threats, exaggerations and harrumphing that didn’t amount to much.

The irony is that Trump has long been obsessed that the world has been, in his words, “laughing at us. They think we’re fools.”

Thomas Wright, a European analyst at the Brookings Institution (a conservative think-tank), noted that “it’s never been true, but he (Trump) has said it about every president, including Ronald Regan. It’s the first time I’m aware of that people actually laughed at a (American) president.

I think it is going to drive him absolutely crazy. It will play to every insecurity he has.”

Cynics might say it is sweet justice to an overly boastful president, but all Americans lose when the world thinks so poorly of its leader and of the political process that has failed to rein him in.

Angelo Lynn

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We are very pleased to support Ruth Hardy in her run for election to the Vermont Senate.

She has been involved in an impressive number of boards and activities which have prepared her well to serve as a state senator.

Through Emerge Vermont she has assisted many women to become active in public office and organizations.

She knows Addison County and beyond through her participation on school boards, with the Open Door Clinic, with a job at Middlebury College, and with the Vermont Leadership Institute among many other activities.

Ruth is highly qualified to serve Addison County. She will be an outstanding Senator. We are delighted to support Ruth.

Vote for Ruth!

Gerry and Betsy Gossens Salisbury

Other options besides abortion

Pledging peace

VERGENNES UNION HIGH School students stand and sing the National Anthem in front of the American flag and a large peace sign banner hanging in the school gym during the school’s annual Peace One Day rally last Friday afternoon. See Page 1A for a story on the event.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Real choice on gas pipeline is now

This summer the Bristol selectboard signed an agreement with Vermont Gas Systems to build a pipeline through our village. I am part of a group of Bristol residents taking steps to assure our legal right to a public binding vote on this issue.

Our selectboard and VGS contend that each resident has the freedom to choose whether or not to purchase fuel delivered through the proposed pipeline. However, this view bypasses an important concern. Once the distribution line is in the ground, much of the harm — both local and global — will already be done.

As noted in recent headlines, gas pipelines pose a local danger. Buried gas lines, even the most modern ones, explode, causing loss of life and destruction of property. According to the federal agency tracking these things, between one and two hundred distriBy Alice bution lines like the one VGS proposes Leeds explode every year in this country, more than half resulting in fatalities.

Most explosions occur when workers for utilities other than gas companies — like water, electric or phone — dig too near a gas pipeline.

Consider how frequently your water gets turned off in Bristol due to leaks and necessary repairs. Ours was turned off so often these past few months we now keep gallon jugs of water in the basement. Once a gas line is in place, repairing Bristol’s old and leaky pipes will become not only more time-consuming but hazardous to the entire community. And gas pipes remain in the ground for generations, far beyond target dates for conversion to sustainable energy sources. I chose not to leave that cleanup project to my former students and their children and grandchildren.

Ways of Seeing

Natural gas impacts more than the folks in a particular community where the infrastructure is buried. Purchasing gas heat supports a fuel whose extraction and transport releases methane, a far more damaging greenhouse gas than the carbon dioxide released by oil or coal. The fracking process also involves injecting huge quantities of chemically treated water and sand into a drilled well to break through shale deposits and allow the gas to surface.

As a result, drinking water and aquatic environments in entire river basins have been contaminated, harming and displacing habitats and humans near fracking sites.

Fracking wells leak and scar the land, and cleanup is likewise left to future generations.

Fracked gas currently seems like the most affordable route. However, price comparison charts neglect to point out the considerable cost of converting to gas and the fact that monthly fees continue throughout the summer.

Perpetuating use of a potent fossil fuel epitomizes the old expression “penny wise and pound foolish.” There are better choices within our grasp.

Our household chooses to cut back on our carbon footprint while economizing. We reduced our fuel usage by sealing our doors and windows, closing off unused spaces and keeping cold air out of our entryway. When I shed my coat and shoes at the door I don a sweater and slippers and envision Mr. Rogers, then set the thermostat at 65. After a detailed $100 energy audit we learned we could further reduce our fuel consumption by 38 percent with more extensive insulation of our old basement and by investing in high-efficiency electricity-powered heat pumps.

We lowered our electric bill by 10-15 percent annually (See Ways of Seeing, Page 5A)

It’s cooking ‘or’ cleaning, not ‘and’

Ah, the first weekend of fall. from scratch.

My neighbor, whom I will call “Cathy,” as that is her Oh, Cathy, if only you knew what a charade it is. name, marked the occasion by washing her windows.

When she came over on Sunday, for example, we were I, on the other hand, spent two days making a dazzling in the yard pressing apples — from our own trees — for — bordering on disturbing — array of apple-based, cider. How quaint. cinnamon-spiced foods and beverages.

Also: how ridiculous.

Cathy and I live across the street from each other, but You see, for the occasional pleasure of pretending we we’re worlds apart. have a real homestead, we pay a price. Several prices, When she dropped by on Sunday, she explained that actually. First, we paid to have our four trees maintained. she tackles window washing at the start of every spring Then we bought an antique cider press. And this year, we and fall. This is apparently fairly comrented a power-washer to clean the mon for people who are not me. press, which we hadn’t used in a few I thought of the window over our years. And we had to order bottles. mudroom bench, where the dog monIn other words, instead of buying itors the driveway in the event that $20 worth of cider, we orchestrated robbers come to steal his food bowl. a daylong production of making our Picturing the nose prints all over the own, at a cost of $150 a gallon or so. glass, I cringed. Not only is there a It’s just dumb. Cute, but dumb. (I like good chance some of those marks date to justify it by saying you can’t put back to before spring, they might even

By Jessie Raymond a price on experiences. Kind of like belong to a previous dog. I just don’t Disney World, but without the long know. lines and licensed characters.)

I’m not proud of this. But I can’t help it. Whenever I Earlier, while Mark was getting the press ready, I was get a block of free time, the last thing I want to waste it on inside, doing my best to give the house a Yankee Candle is housework. If I know, for example, that this would be autumn smell by making actual foods. These included a good day to hoe out the coat closet before the weather a big batch of applesauce, which, I confess, I make as turns cold, odds are you’ll find me in the kitchen trying much for the aesthetic as for the product; I’m a sucker for out a new English muffin recipe. rows of canning jars lined up on the shelf.

It’s all about priorities.

The visual payoff comes the hard way, though, as I Cathy agrees, but she comes at it from the other direc- can’t seem to do canning without trashing my kitchen. tion. “I wish I could cook like you,” she says, pointing As a habitual — and easily distracted — multitasker, to a loaf of my just-baked bread while averting her eyes I tend to do too much at once. While the apples were from the pile of dishes in the sink. simmering, for instance, I figured I could throw together (See Jessie, Page 5A) She tells me how envious she is that I make things

Around the bend

Note: This letter is in response to a Sept. 17 letter by Dr. Paul N. Seward.

Dr. Seward, First you do not know Roe vs.

Wade will be overturned. I am sick of hearing women whining and using the phrase “women’s health” when what they really are talking about is abortion. If a woman wants an abortion, that is her right. I would not stop her, but I don’t want to be a partner to it — I don’t want to pay for it. If you don’t want to get pregnant there are many ways to prevent it. Ending a life should not be a method of birth control and partial birth abortion is absolutely murder — no way around that.

Maybe one of those marching vagina hat women will lend you one of their hats.

How many lives have you ended?

Karlene Callahan Middlebury

Quakers decry racist behavior

Vermont Representative Kiah Morris, an African-American woman from Bennington, announced this past summer that she will not run for reelection to a third term in the Vermont House. This was in part because of repeated racist threats and harassment against her and her family.

We find this racist behavior horrifying and harmful to us all. It hurts our hearts. It weakens our community, and it undermines the structure of our democracy. The meanness and violence of it scares us. It is worst for the direct recipients, and it is horrible for us all to know that this happens in our state.

We want a community that respects, welcomes, and supports us all, and that is safe for everybody. Let us reject racist name-calling, meanness, exclusion, death threats, and violence.

Let us commit to good will, respect, and welcoming support for everyone.

Let us each affirm this commitment, and make it real in our lives.

Jean Rosenberg and Tom Baskett on behalf of Middlebury Friends Meeting (Quakers)

Commuter backs Ferrisburgh lights Over the summer I was traveling home from the Burlington area with my daughter after her dance class, and had stopped at the Ferrisburgh Short Stop in North Ferrisburgh.

Just as we were exiting the store to return to our car, an 18-wheeler rumbled down Route 7, obviously traveling well in excess of the posted 40 mph speed limit (as in that’s the fastest you should go in safe traveling conditions.) My daughter said “Whoa!!” upon seeing the truck rush past where we had turned off minutes earlier. This sparked an impromptu conversation about driver safety as we walked to our car. I try to take advantage of these teaching opportunities as all my daughters get ever closer to driving age. As we entered our car, another large truck passed on Route 7 going much closer to the posted speed limit.

I may not be a North Ferrisburgh resident, but I have traveled the Route 7 corridor enough in the 21 years I have been a licensed driver to know that the intersection with Old Hollow and Stage Roads has (See Letter, Page 5A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, September 27, 2018 — PAGE 5A

Passions running high in State Senate race State Senate race, Ralston’s response Call it the Trump Effect.

As political passions run high to my email inquiry caught me by approaching the national midterm surprise. (I should note in fairness that elections, some of that tension seems I emailed Audet and Ralston this past to be drifting into our normally low- Monday evening in hopes they could respond before Tuesday key legislative races. noon— a tight timeframe Ground zero for that is for busy candidates who the race for our county’s also help run local busitwo State Senate seats. nesses.)

Chris Bray, a DemoHere’s our exchange. crat and chair of the SenFirst, here’s my email to ate Natural Resources Ralston to better underand Energy Committee, stand his positions. is running for re-election.

“Hi, Paul — The second Democrat in “As you may know, the race is Ruth Hardy, I’m a contributing an East Middlebury rescolumnist to the Addy ident who leads Emerge Indy. I’m fact-checking a Vermont. That organicouple things and hoping zation “recruits, trains to hear from you tonight and provides a powerful or early Tuesday. I may network to Democratic write about your Senate women who want to run

by Gregory Dennis race and I have a noon for office.”

Tuesday deadline.

Notable among the Please clarify for me other four candidates is the high-profile slate of Marie Audet, whether you oppose or support: - Gov. Scott’s veto of $15/hour member of a leading local farm family, and Paul Ralston, who previously minimum wage.

- His veto of paid family leave. represented Middlebury for two terms in the House of Representatives as a “You previously ran and was in Democrat. Now Ralston is running the legislature as a Democrat. What alongside Audet as an independent. happened?

Republican Peter Briggs, an Addi“ALSO — You are widely viewed son resident, and Libertarian Archie as opposing current state regulation Fowler, of New Haven, are the other of farm runoff and wanting a more two candidates. farm-friendly policy and regulations.

Despite Ralston and Audet’s Is this accurate? How do you propose adoption of the “independent” la- to have Vermont meet and pay for bel — which has from time to time EPA requirements to clean up Lake had strong political appeal in our Champlain, if you oppose current legislative races — they have aligned regulations to control runoff? themselves with our solidly Republi“Thanks for any quick thoughts can governor, Phil Scott. you have on these questions, preferThe governor is attending an Oct. ably by email to help me quote you 2 fundraiser for Ralston and Audet accurately. at Champlain Valley Equipment in “Hoping you can get back to me Middlebury. Ralston was quoted by very soon. Thanks.

John Walters, the Seven Days politi- Greg” cal columnist, as saying he supports And here’s Ralston’s response: Scott but won’t accept the gover“Just got your email. It’s late and I nor’s endorsement because “we’re have a busy day tomorrow, but I’ll try independents. We’re not accepting to make your deadline. endorsements.”

“I know you are predisposed to Ralston’s shift from Democratic to oppose my efforts. I don’t know why independent status has raised more that is, but from your past writing than few eyebrows. Local Democrats about me — mean and wrong writing also worry that he and Audet may not that drew a published rebuke from provide strong support to implement Middlebury’s liberal elite — I admit and pay for state regulations regard- I don’t see your inquiry as a disintering polluting runoff from dairy farms, ested journalist pursuit. municipal systems and other sources.

“Your email shows your bias, and The state faces a federal order to your statements/questions are ‘gotease lake pollution, and Bray led cha’ simplifications of complex issues Senate efforts to pass the Vermont or factually incorrect. As a columnist, Clean Water Act. Scott’s staff, by you may have more leeway than a comparison, has actively worked reporter, but facts are facts, and into weaken proposed regulations to nuendo brings no credit or credibility. further implement the act, and the “I am currently writing responses governor has been cool to adequately to a series of questions posed by the funding the cleanup.

Editor of the Addy Indy about legislaAs I prepared to write about the tive priorities for the next legislature,

Between The Lines

a series that starts this week.

“Hope to connect with you soon.

Paul Ralston” (I didn’t receive a further response from Ralston before I had to file this column. I sent a similar email to Audet. See below for her response.)

The local Senate race is also notable because of the formidable candidacies of two well known women.

Ruth Hardy has been a local school board leader for some years, was a legislative analyst on school funding, and has run Emerge Vermont since 2015. That group’s alumnae include Mari Cordes, a House candidate for the district encompassing Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton and Starksboro.

Marie Audet was born and raised on a Middlebury dairy farm and resides at Blue Spruce Farm, her family’s farm in Bridport. Blue Spruce was the first to join the Cow Power electricity setup. The farm also has a large wind turbine, though Audet opposes wind power on ridgelines.

Audet’s email response to me on the water issue said, in full: “Hi Dennis, I am so glad you reached out. In no way is there truth to a statement that I am opposed to water quality regulations.

“I am on record stating the RAPs (Required Agricultural Practices) are the pathway to clean water.

I agree 100% with the ‘all in’ approach. The culture of clean water drives our daily decision-making on the farm. We invest in practices and technology, beyond what is required by law, because they help insure that nutrients stay on the farm. We have been transparent throughout.

“There is a ton of information available to you; we are engaged, and we are the boots on the ground doing the work. You could contact the former Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Chuck Ross. He had the tough job of engaging the Ag Community about the new water quality regulations while he was in office.

“If elected, I will engage in finding solutions for needed funding.

Agriculture is charged with 40% of the problem, yet agriculture is 60% of the solution. Why? It is the least expensive option with the biggest positive impact.”

Thanks, Marie.

With more than a month left before the Nov. 6 election and early voting having already started, this race can be expected to generate a significant amount of attention in the next six weeks. Stay tuned.

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

Ways of Seeing (Continued from Page 4A) by renting a share in Sun Common’s community solar array. A $76 monthly fee covers our needs over half the year. We also keep our eyes on the latest renewable energy technologies, which will get better and cheaper as fossil fuels rise in cost due to their limited supply and the price — both environmental and economic — of extraction and delivery.

There are green solutions for largescale situations as well. Two Mount Abe students solved the heat challenge by lobbying successfully for

Letter (Continued from Page 4A) become a very dangerous place.

Couple that with the fact that Route 7 has become more built up near this intersection, and you have a recipe for disaster. In other words, I stand with the Ferrisburgh residents and officials who are trying to make their roadways safer.

I am pleased to hear that state officials are finally heeding Ferrisburgh’s cry. It’s a shame that it took a serious collision to help get their attention. While I believe that any steps taken to slow traffic down in this area would be beneficial, I am not sure a roundabout would be the best option. My experiences with roundabouts (almost daily in Middlebury, in many other locations too) are not often very pleasant. I still feel as if collisions are imminent on these intersections. I don’t think all drivers are fully clear on how they should act in a roundabout situation. I don’t see other drivers signaling where they intend to go, and miss opportunities to enter as a result. I also feel many drivers are still traveling too fast through these features. A traffic light would amply slow traffic enough to allow for safe passage onto, crossing,off of, and crossing Route 7.

Ian Ross Cornwall

the locally sourced wood chip boiler that now heats their building, saving taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars each year. Middlebury College students, faculty and staff collaborated to achieve carbon neutrality through biomass gasification (a fascinating technology — check it out online), a 10-kilowatt wind turbine and a 1.5acre solar farm.

California, overrun with wildfires, set the ambitious goal of reducing its carbon emissions by 40 percent from its 1990 levels by 2030. They followed with a sophisticated, ambitious program that’s already reduced industry emissions by 4 percent since its inception in 2013. Meanwhile, Vermont has increased emissions

by 16 percent since 1990. With the average American’s carbon footprint five times the international average, local decisions make a difference. We can and must do better.

Democracy involves access to choices, yet this right includes a responsibility to those affected by our actions. We may not see these consequences directly, but that does not negate them. In 2018, mining and distributing fracked gas through buried pipelines is not a responsible option.

Alice Leeds, of Bristol, was a public school teacher for 25 years and is currently a writing instructor at the Community College of Vermont in Winooski.

Letters to the Editor Hardy is a ‘pragmatic’ and ‘compassionate’ candidate I strongly endorse Ruth Hardy for Vermont Senate — it’s hard to find a smarter, more pragmatic, organized and compassionate candidate. I worked with her for years on the Middlebury School Board (and carpooled with her and her children to orchestra practice) and she was one of the most aggressive advocates for positive change and high

“You know our property taxes cost us $1.60 an hour, 24 hours a day, 365 day a year. There are too many people wanting the government to take care of things that the government has no business to take care of,” says Warren Miller, owner of the Elmore Store in Elmore. (tinyurl.com/petermillervtphoto page 59.)

In 2016, I ran for the House of Representatives in Addison 3 District. Campaigning and knocking on doors gave me the opportunity to listen to most business owners and to many residents.

A serious injury prevented me from waging a second campaign for the upcoming election. However, having heard many people expressing the same feelings as Warren Miller, I feel compelled to write this letter. Vermont is at a crossroads and this election is an important and decisive test for Vermont’s future — a test between two vastly different ways to operate the government.

Floating around in the current House campaign are two tendencies:

either imposing increasingly costly government programs, government intrusion in small businesses and a punishing attitude toward large businesses, or, working hard to keep what I call a survivable taxation level.

I know Representative Warren Van Wyck well. I have worked with him on the issues and campaigned with him. It is hard to find a man and a politician of more integrity, work ethic, common sense and investment in the well being of all Vermonters. He is smart and refreshingly independent of political pressure. He and his wife, Jeanette, have raised six children, five of them living and working in Addison County. He knows a thing or two about the struggles to “make it” in Vermont.

Warren is a sure, well-documented value for District 3.

His voting record supports the concerns of the hundreds of folks I spoke to in 2016. Through his votes as a member of the House of Representatives, Warren has been a

tireless advocate to keep Vermont affordable; he has consistently opposed higher taxes because he understands that Vermont has a taxation problem, which has both prevented newcomers from moving in and forced some Vermonters to move out.

Warren wants affordable and reliable energy for Vermont and knows that businesses small and large suffer under undue regulation.

He knows that Vergennes and the surrounding communities flourish because of the employment provided by large corporations like Country Home Products and UTC and homegrown businesses like the Dock Doctors, but he also knows that those companies could move out if the fiscal climate becomes unfairly noncompetitive.

For me the choice is clear.

Addison 3 needs Warren Van Wyck back in Montpelier in January.

Monique Thurston Ferrisburgh

Reader asks lawmakers for ‘no new taxes’ pledge An urgent request to all legislative candidates: No New Taxes. Many of us are finding it increasingly difficult to remain in

Vermont. Inflation is relatively low, wages are slowly rising. So, what is the problem? Taxes are rising faster then either of them. Help us to stay

in this great state. No New Taxes!

Jim Peabody Sr. Bristol

the last bottle of cider was capped, Cathy and I, as usual, lamented our divergent skills.

“If only I were more creative, like you,” she said.

“If only I were better at taking care of my house, like you,” I said.

And then it occurred to me: Why

couldn’t we share our talents?

I made her an offer: I’d give her as much homemade applesauce as she wanted, and in return she could wash all my windows.

I’m not sure if we’re going to try this or not. She stormed off before giving me an answer.

Jessie (Continued from Page 4A) an apple coffee cake. And, since we had a lot of apples, why not get out the hand-cranked corer/peeler/slicer doodad and put a few pies’ worth in the freezer?

As apple peels flew across the kitchen and I fought my way through clouds of cinnamon dust, across the road Cathy (I presume) was surveying her light-filled home and feeling satisfied that she’d have another six months to enjoy her sparkling windows.

I wondered briefly how it would feel to be able to make out more than vague shapes through my own windows, but then the timer went off — cake! — and the thought passed.

Sitting on the porch steps after

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standards for our schools, which is a key issue for the state of Vermont.

I never saw her shy away from debate or the tough discussions we needed to have to guide the school district. She has a tremendous command of budgets/finance (a rare gift and part of her training/former job) and will make sure we spend our money ethically and efficiently.

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Bernard Nadeau, 90, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Bernard M. Nadeau, 90, died Sept. 22, 2018, at his home in Middlebury.

He was born April 6, 1928, in Highgate Center, the son of Arthur and Imelda (Meunier) Nadeau. He received his education in Highgate and graduated from UVM in 1960. He also attended Vermont Technical in Randolph. He served in the United States Army from 1954-1956.

Upon graduation from UVM he was appointed Addison County 4-H Agent, retiring after 14 years.

He was married on Nov. 24, 1960 to Dolores A. Monniere of Burlington. He was a member of St. Mary’s parish in Middlebury.

He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 27 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7823 of Middlebury and the Knights of Columbus Council H1743 of Middlebury.

ANGE-AIMEE MARTIN Bernard is survived by his wife Dolores; his two daughters Melissa 28, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Ryan and Michelle Nadeau, both of the Assumption, 326 College Street, Middlebury; one brother, Clement Middlebury Vt., with the Rev. Luke Austin as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org, or the Ilsley Public BRISTOL — Laura Rathbun, 81, Library at ilsleypubliclibrary.org.

Arrangements are under the direc- passed away Monday, Sept. 24, at tion of the Sanderson-Ducharme Hospice in Berlin.

She was born May 17, 1937, to Funeral Home. Online condolences Henry Rathbun and Gladys Rublee at sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊

Ange-Aimee Martin, 88, Middlebury BELMONT, Mass. — AngeAimee Martin, formerly of Middlebury, died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2018, at the age of 88. She was born in St.-Isidore de Prescott, Ontario, Canada to Aime and Gracia (Quesnel) Seguin on Dec. 15, 1929.

When Angie was nine months old her parents moved to Whiting, Vt., to start a dairy farm, where Angie spent her younger years. She graduated from Middlebury High School in 1945. She married Fernand Martin in 1949 and they shared over 69 years together and raised three children.

Angie is remembered fondly for the three loves that helped define her throughout her life: family, faith, and her dedication to books and learning.

She cherished her many years working at the Ilsley Public Library from 1960 until her retirement in 1984.

During her last 14 years as Ilsley’s full-time head librarian, book circulation grew substantially and the number of cardholders increased by more than 150 percent. Angie’s love of books and libraries began in early childhood and continued throughout her life and included her volunteer efforts after retirement.

In 1984 Angie and Fernand moved to Port Orange, Fla., where they lived for 27 years. They continued to nurture their strong familial

and personal connections to the Middlebury area by visiting for several weeks every summer. During retirement Angie enjoyed travel, genealogy, reading (in both English and French), and church activities.

She was an active member of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in Middlebury and Church of the Epiphany in Port Orange. In 2011 Angie and Fernand moved to the Boston area to be close to their children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Fernand, of Belmont, Mass.; her son Andre Martin and partner Melanie Wallace of Newton, Mass.; her daughter Michele Martin and partner Elaine Daley of Boston, Mass.; her daughter Diane Martin and partner Ronald Moulton of Cambridge, Mass.; three grandchildren, Jenna Moulton of Boston, Mass., Silas Moulton of San Francisco, Calif., and Samantha Wallace Martin of Malden, Mass.; and her sister Anita Bilodeau of Brandon, Vt.; plus many nieces, nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Pauline Bilodeau and brother-in-law Gaston Bilodeau, her brother-in-law Germain Bilodeau, and her sister-in-law Grace Martin.

A mass of Christian burial will be held celebrated on Friday, Sept.

The family of Peggy St. George would like to express our thanks for all the love, thoughts, gifts and prayers from everyone.

Thank you again for all your thoughtfulness at this very difficult time.

Nadeau of Texas; two sisters, Cecile Gerry of Maine and Margurite McDurfee of California; three grandchildren, Luke Caleb Nadeau of Middlebury and Dennis John Ryan and Chelsea Lynn Ryan of Middlebury; one great-grandchild, Blake Olivia of Middlebury; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers; Jaiques, John and Gaston Nadeau; and by two sisters, Clarice O’Brien, and Theresa Sherwin.

The family would like to thank Bayada Hospice of Rutland and Bernard’s registered nurse Dhawn Shea and the nurse assistances, Joan, Shelia, Rachel, Anita, Mary and Debbie.

A Funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main Street, in Middlebury, with Rev. Luke Austin as the celebrant. There will be no calling hours. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Project Independence,

BERNARD M. NADEAU 112 Exchange St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at Sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊

Laura Rathbun, 81 Bristol Rathbun.

Marine Corps and also worked for She is survived by three brothers, Bristol Press in Bristol, Vt. Edson, Maurice and Allen, and one There will be a family get-together sister, Doris Rotax. at a later date.

She served in the United States

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International study

FIVE STUDENTS WHO have participated in Rotary programs were recently welcomed by the Rotary Club of Middlebury.

Ali Seaton and Isabel Olson (front row, left and right) attended the 2018 District 7850 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference at Northern Vermont University – Lyndon. Back row from left, Rotary President Jason Schnoor; MUHS senior Emma Pope McCright attended school in Iceland in an exchange organized through Rotary International; Giulia Lins, exchange student from Ilheus in the state of Bahia, Brazil, who will attend Middlebury Union High School and stay with Chenoa and Gabe Hamilton; Liam Hamilton will spend this school year studying in France beginning in September; and Rotary member Buzz Kernan.

For information about participating in Rotary youth programs, go to middleburyrotary.org/sitepage/ youth-exchange or contact Kernan at rotaryclubofmiddlebury@gmail.com.

Girls can compete for cash, scholarships

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BURLINGTON — High school senior girls from across Vermont will join together in Burlington for the Distinguished Young Women of Vermont program to be held Nov. 24, at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center.

Participants will compete for cash and college-granted scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Vermont for 2019.

Applications to participate in the Class of 2019 are still being accepted. Participants will be evaluated by a panel of five judges in the following categories: scholastics, interview, talent, fitness, and self-expression. The participant selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Vermont will advance to the national level at the 62nd Distinguished Young Women National Finals in Mobile,

Ala., on June 27, 28 and 30, 2019, where she will join with 51 other representatives from across the country in competing for cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America.

For information on how to sign up, visit distinguishedyw. org or contact Laura Hall at Vermont@distinguishedyw.org.

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Middlingo Chinese courses, enough to make (Continued from Page 2A) students are teaching their families,” me think that their Chinese might be better than mine.”

Poduschnick said.

Barbara Ebling and her husband And soon, Middlingo won’t just be Matthew Gibbs of Brandon have the Doria and Poduschnick show.

This fall brings a new partnership three daughters — Amelia, Caledonia between Middlingo and a Middle- (Calle), and Olivia — who are all bury College student group called third-graders at the Neshobe School.

The couple adopted “Project Pengyou,” Amelia and Olivia whose aim is to encour“Like many from China when they age cross-cultural diawere 11 months old. logue, friendship, and parents “Like many parents understanding between who adopt who adopt internationthe United States and internationally, ally, we’re learning China. The organization we’re learning how to balance what’s holds occasional special how to balance culturally unique about events, along with what’s culturally our twins, and how to monthly storytelling sessions that highlight unique about our just let them be kids,” Ebling said. “We want shared experiences to twins, and how them to know about, personalize U.S.-China to just let them relations. be kids. We want honor and be proud of their Chinese heritage, Project Pengyou them to know but we don’t want students recently agreed to help teach Middlingo about, honor and to single them out because of it.” classes. The collabora- be proud of their Ebling and Gibbs tion will allow children Chinese heritage, knew Poduschnick to benefit from the but we don’t from various playlinguistic skills of the want to single groups in Middlebury.

Middlebury students, them out because When she asked the who in turn get a chance couple if their girls to practice what they’ve of it.”

— Barbara Ebling might be interested in been learning in the Middlingo, the answer classroom.

“It seemed like a perfect fit for stu- was “definitely,” according to Ebling.

All three of the Ebling/Gibbs girls dents that have studied Chinese or are Chinese speakers themselves to share will be attending a Middlingo class their knowledge with the local com- this year.

“May and Joanna have done a munity and share their understanding of Chinese culture,” Middlebury Col- wonderful job of incorporating fun lege sophomore and Project Pengyou music and movement activities, such member Benjy Renton said through as dancing to songs that name parts of the body,” Ebling said. “They’ve crean email.

Poduschnick and Doria are pleased ated lessons about special holidays, with the qualifications of the Project cultural traditions, and cuisine. There Pengyou students who have thus far is also a solid academic component of the class, including the study and offered to work with Middlingo.

“A lot of them have significant practice of Chinese characters.”

For more information about Midbackground, have studied abroad, or are native Chinese students,” dlingo, check out middlingo.com.

Reporter John Flowers is at Poduschnick said. “Some grew up in Hong Kong or have taken significant johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Vergennes (Continued from Page 2A) At that Sept. 11 meeting the council reaffirmed it was the city manager’s role to make the call. Per minutes on the city website, “Mayor Renny Perry advised decisions on paving or sidewalk replacement is the City Manager’s job to take all politics out of the decision making.”

Chabot said one lot-width stretch of sidewalk being missing did not

change the overall need for work to or removal of the 1,000-foot length of sidewalk in question.

However, Chabot acknowledged, “Clearly if our normal protocols had been followed this sidewalk removal would not have taken place without further review and conversation.”

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

BRISTOL — On Sept. 9 Bristol police received a call reporting the sound of broken glass at Almost Home Market, at 28 North St. Police arrived to find that the front window of the business had been smashed. The investigation is ongoing.

Between Sept. 3 and 16, Bristol police completed 34 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 27 hours and 50 minutes of directed patrol, traffic enforcement and patrols of the police district and the town under a town contract.

During that same period, officers checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School six times, completed 22 fingerprint requests, verified two vehicle identification numbers and conducted seven business checks on Main Street and surrounding areas.

Bristol police assisted Vermont State Police on Sept. 8, 12, 16 and twice on the 14th. Local police secured an unsecured business on Sept.

4, 6, 12 an twice on the 16th.

In other recent activity, Bristol police: • On Sept. 3 responded to the report of a dog in a car that appeared to be in distress, met the owner upon arrival and determined the dog was OK. • On Sept. 3 initiated an investigation into child exploitation material distributed through the Internet.

• On Sept. 4 monitored the intersection of Maple and West Pleasant streets for stop sign violations.

• On Sept. 4 responded to Champlain Farms and mediated a dispute between a patron and the store clerk over fuel.

• On Sept. 5 received a motor vehicle complaint.

• On Sept. 5 investigated a motor vehicle crash. A report is forthcoming.

Bristol

Police Log

• On Sept. 5 logged a property watch request for a local address.

• On Sept. 5 an officer completed hands-on training with an Axon (formerly Taser International) employee at the Bristol Police Department.

• On Sept. 5 responded to the report of a dogfight that had precipitated a citizen dispute at a local residence and resolved the situation with the assistance of the landlord.

• On Sept. 6 initiated a vandalism investigation.

• On Sept. 6 an officer attended domestic violence training at the Vermont Police Academy.

• On Sept. 6 received a request to issue a no-trespass notice for a local property.

• On Sept. 6 investigated a motor vehicle incident and issued a speeding ticket.

• On Sept. 7 initiated a truancy investigation.

• On Sept. 7 offered assistance to a social service agency.

• On Sept. 7, in the evening, assisted a motorist whose vehicle had mechanical issues.

• On Sept. 8 looked into a motor vehicle complaint.

• On Sept. 9 obtained information related to an active investigation and assisted another agency in recovering property related to that agency’s investigation.

• On Sept. 9 helped secure the football field concession stand.

• On Sept. 10 received a small drink cooler that had been found on Main Street. The owner may contact Bristol police at 453-2533 to retrieve it.

• On Sept. 10 assisted the Bristol Rescue Squad.

• On Sept. 10 completed a Notice Against Trespass for a local organization, to be served upon a person banned from that property.

• On Sept. 11 an officer completed Criminal Justice Information System training.

• On Sept. 11 assisted another county law enforcement agency with an active investigation by searching the contents of a cellphone.

• On Sept. 11 investigated the report of reckless driving at a West Street business.

• On Sept. 12 met with a juvenile regarding an ongoing incident.

• On Sept. 12 received a request for assistance in issuing a no-trespass notice.

• On Sept. 12 worked with faculty and staff of a local organization on violent-intruder-response practices.

• On Sept. 12 notified the key holder of a local business that their building was unsecured.

• On Sept. 13 assisted someone who had locked their keys in their vehicle.

• On Sept. 13 responded to a residential burglary alarm and determined en route that it was a false alarm.

• On Sept. 13 an officer completed a webinar training hosted by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.

• On Sept. 13 gave a presentation at Middlebury Union High School, in collaboration with Middlebury police and the Behavior and Restorative Justice Coordinator.

• On Sept. 13 responded to the report of an argument and found no action to be criminal.

• On Sept. 14 initiated an investigation into an incident reported by the Department for Children and Families.

• On Sept. 14 looked into a motor vehicle complaint.

• On Sept. 15, per a request, conducted a welfare check and determined the person of interest to be safe.

Hunting dogs vulnerable to algae blooms MONTPELIER — Waterfowl hunters who will have retrieving dogs with them during Vermont’s waterfowl hunting seasons should check water bodies for cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) blooms before allowing their dogs in the water according to the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.

Cyanobacteria can produce toxins that are hazardous to dogs. Each year, there are several reports of dog deaths around the country caused by cyanobacteria.

“While cooler weather may knock

down existing blooms on some lakes, the same weather may stimulate blooms on other lakes,” said Angela Shambaugh, an environmental scientist with the Agency of Natural Resources. “As waterfowl season gets underway, waterfowl hunters should know to keep their dogs away from cyanobacteria blooms. Because many of them are out on the water well before daylight, they should consider checking conditions the day before.”

“Don’t let pets or livestock swim in or drink from areas where the water is discolored or where you see

foam, scum or mats of cyanobacteria on the water’s surface,” she added.

“The Vermont Department of Health maintains an online map of cyanobacteria blooms reported around the state and on Lake Champlain. Visit their webpage to view the map and watch their video to learn how to recognize cyanobacteria.” The Health Department also has a fact sheet for veterinarians and pet owners.

Vermont’s youth waterfowl hunting weekend is Sept. 29 and 30, and the regular season for duck and goose hunting begins Oct. 13.

ALEXANDRA MUCK

North Branch School hires new educator RIPTON — The North Branch School in Ripton has welcomed Alexandra Muck as its math teacher for the 2018/2019 school year. Muck comes to NBS as a graduate of Middlebury College and brings with her a variety of teaching experience in both public and private educational settings.

“Alex is a natural fit for North Branch,” said Tal Birdsey, co-founder and head teacher at the independent middle school.

“As a visiting student while at Middlebury, we’ve had a glimpse of Alex’s passion and interest in the students and school.

She is amazingly energetic, a resourceful and creative thinker with a work ethic that is beyond measure.”

Muck’s work experience includes private tutoring, facilitating interdisciplinary projects for middle school-age kids, curriculum consulting at Middlebury College, interning at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, D.C., and substitute teaching at Middlebury Union Middle School.

“When I first visited the North Branch School, I was a sophomore at Middlebury College.”

Muck said. “Even as a visitor, the school felt like home. To be able to call it home now, and to work with incredible people who truly enjoy coming to school each day, is a joy and a privilege.”

Muck is teaching middle school math to the seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders at the school. She will work closely with Birdsey and former NBS math teacher Rose McVay, current science teacher at the school, as she grows her way into the school community.

VSAC to offer free financial aid workshops in October, November Student Aid. The following information is needed to complete the FAFSA and is needed for both students and parents: • Social Security Numbers.

• FSA IDs to sign FAFSA electronically.

• The names of the colleges that the student is applying to.

• 2017 federal tax returns, including schedules, W-2s and K-1 form if applicable (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return

information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool).

• Information on any types of income from 2017, even if it is not reported on a tax return or you did not file taxes.

• Current checking and savings account balances.

• Home value and debt (if applicable).

• Farm value and debt (if applicable).

• Business value and debt (if appli-

timely final college choices.

The U.S. Department of Education now offers an earlier filing option for students seeking financial aid.

Students applying for financial aid for enrollment beginning after July 1, 2019, can file their FAFSA and Vermont Grant application as early as Oct. 1, 2018.

Workshops Running locally include: • Otter Valley Union High School.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m., and Nov. 11 at 6 p.m., Lisa King’s Computer

Lab. • Mt Abraham Union High School.

Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m., Room 2049.

• Vergennes Union High School.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., Computer Lab. • Middlebury Union High School.

Monday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., in the Library.

Space is limited at all these workshops, so be sure to call the appropriate Guidance to reserve a spot.

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When an individual has pain, the practitioner focuses on removing the energy congestion so that the pain level is reduced. Think of times when you have been stressed and how it affected your body.

You may have experienced muscle tightness in your neck and shoulders, developed a headache or had discomfort in other parts of your body. Stress causes congestion in our energy system. Healing Touch techniques help to relieve that congestion.

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• Investment value (if applicable).

• Alien Registration Card (if not a U.S. citizen).

Students are also required to report income information from an earlier tax year. For example, on the 201920 FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) must report their 2017 income information. These changes are intended to help students to receive earlier, more accurate financial aid awards and be able to make more

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These informal workshops offer guidance on filling out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the Vermont State Grant application. The FAFSA is the basis for determining eligibility for federal Pell grants, the Vermont State Grant, financial aid from the school that the student attends, and for student loans.

Students and parents also can ask questions and learn about the college financial aid process, including how to apply for scholarships. Internet access will be available and space is limited.

Students and parents should sign up for a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov prior to the workshop. The form takes about 10 minutes to complete and 1-3 days to verify and issue the ID from Federal

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Sacred text burial in Middlebury.

Thursday, Sept. 27, 4:45 p.m., The Knoll, Route 125. The broader Middlebury community (specifically Havurah, the Jewish Community of Addison County) is welcome to attend this burial in the college’s organic garden. More info at Middlebury College Special Collections at 802-443-3028.

College information night in Middlebury. Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m, Middlebury Union High School, Charles Ave. For high school seniors and their parents, the program is designed to help families prepare for the process of applying to college.

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WINTER STORAGE

Addison County Fair & Field Days 1790 Field Days Road, New Haven, VT 05742 Looking for a place to store your car, boat or camper during the long winter months? Look no further….bring your vehicles to Addison County Fair & Field Days. Our buildings are secured with a state of the art security system and our prices are competitive!

Storage in Dates: Saturdays, October 13th & 20th Sundays, October 14th & 21st

A $25 fee will be charged for all other special arrangements for both putting in and removing storage.

RATES: $11 per foot under cover only $14 per foot under 9’6” $15 per foot over 9’6”

(not in secured building) in secured building in secured building

If you would like an application, please call 802-349-4179 or email fielddays@gmavt.net

Architectural treasures

American Red Cross blood drive in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m.THE COOLEY BRIDGE in Pittsford was built by Pittsford native Nicholas Powers, who 2:30 p.m., Middlebury EMS Building, 55 Vermont architectural historian Devin Colman will discuss at the Vermont Covered Bridge Collins Dr. Society meeting in Middlebury on Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m., in Unity Hall, at the CongregaAge Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, tional Church of Middlebury, 30 North Pleasant St. Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m., Rosie’s, Route 7 South. Doors open at 11:30, meal served at noon of cranberry sage chicken, rice pilaf, peas, and fruit cobbler. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377Green Mountain Club Hike in/near 1419. $5 suggested donation does Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 5. not include gratuity. Open to anyone Leader’s choice to hike a small age 60 and up and their spouse of any FREE “Above Ground” Estate Planning Seminar — Saturday, mountain near Middlebury age. Free ride may be provided. Call September 29th, 10:00‑11:30 a.m. at KB (Kennedy Brothers) with great foliage and views.

ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Coworking and Conference Center, 11 Main Street, Vergennes. Learn Moderate difficulty. Lunch at Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes. Friday, Sep. 28, 5:30about Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives. RSVP the top, 3-4 hours total. More info contact David Andrews 6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational to Thompson Law Offices, 802‑870‑7250. at vtrevda@yahoo.com or Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes 802.388.4894.

Rain date roast pork, potatoes, applesauce, MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL — Adult Classes: Bookbinding, Sunday, Oct. 7. More activities vegetable and dessert. Free.

Block Printing, Clay: Mon & Weds Wheel, Mon Hand, Mon PM Oils, at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Weds AM Paint, Thurs AM Oils, Drawing, Friday Expressive Painting, Ladies Aid Industria rummage Abstract Painting Kids: Experimental Multi Media Printing,Clay Wheel sale in Lincoln. Friday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 & Hand Building middleburystudioschool.org Contact Barb E. River Rd. Hike Treadway Mountain 247‑3702, ewaldewald@aol.com Diabetes Management in Essex County, N.Y. Program in Vergennes. Begins Saturday, Sept. 29, Pharaoh Friday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m., Bixby Lake Wilderness. This moderate hike Memorial Library, 258 Main St. is 3.9 miles one way (7.8 miles RT).

Diabetes can cause serious health problems like Elevation gain is 900 ft. Hike up from Putnam Pond heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure. This State Campsite around the south end of the lake Diabetes self-management workshop provides the to good views at the open rocky summit, elevatools and support you need to manage your diabetion 2240 ft. Carpooling from the Crown Point Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale tes and prevent these serious problems. Free.

Bridge arranged. Call or email leader Jill Vickers at drop-off in Lincoln. Wednesday, Oct. Registration is required. More info registration 802-989-2840 or jvickers@gmavt.net for start time 3, 1-7 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 E. River Rd. contact Michele Butler, Community Health Team, and carpooling. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.

Donations accepted of clean useable clothing and 802-388-8860 or mbutler@portermedical.org. org. household item. No electronics or helmets.

Manufacturing Day Factory Tours in Middlebury.

Vermont Covered Bridge Society meeting in Financial Aid Workshop in Brandon. Wednesday, Friday, October 5, 9 a.m.-2p.m., Maple Landmark, Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m., Unity Oct. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., Lisa King’s Computer Lab, 1297 Exchange St. On Manufacturing Day, Maple Hall, Congregational Church of Middlebury, 30 N. Otter Valley Union High School, 2997 Franklin St. Landmark will hold tours of its 28,000 sq. ft.

Pleasant St. Devin Colman, Vermont Architectural (Route 7 S). Vermont Student Assistance Corp. factory-store every hour, on the hour, with the first Historian, will speak on his research about Pittsfordoffers this free workshop to help families fill out the tour leaving at 9 a.m. and the last at 2 p.m. The born covered bridge builder Nichols Powers. Free FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student 45-minute tour goes through where we cut, sand, and open to the public.

Aid, and the Vermont State Grant application. finish, detail, assemble, and package our wooden Students and parents should sign up for a FSA products. Free and open to the public. Large ID at fsaid.ed.gov prior to the workshop. Space groups call ahead 802-388-0627. is limited, so call Guidance to reserve your spot.

Artist’s Opening Reception in Middlebury. Friday, “How to Weed Your Attic: Getting Rid of Junk Oct 5, 5-7 p.m., Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Addison County CROP Hunger Walk Without Destroying History” presentation Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Meet the artists and in Middlebury. Sunday, Sept. 30, noon, in Lincoln. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Lincoln see the work in Don and Justin Perdue’s show, town green. Help fight hunger at the annual Library, 222 W. River Rd. Join Lucinda Cockerell, “Dimensional Dialogues: Sculpture and paintings CROP Hunger Walk, a program sponsored and who spent her career as an archivist, and

by Don and Justin Perdue.” Free. supported by local congregations, businesses, Elizabeth P. Dow, a retired museum curator, when Cocoon storytelling in Middlebury. Friday. Oct, schools, sports teams, and individuals in partnerthey discuss their new book.

5, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the ship with Church World Service, an international Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Inspired by the popular relief, development and refugee resettlement storytelling phenomenon The Moth, Cocoon is a agency. Twenty-five percent of funds raised go to special evening of true stories told live without our own local food shelves. Registration starts at notes. A reception with the storytellers follows. noon walk gets underway at 1:00 p.m. More info “Ok. You’ve Got This” discussion Tickets: $15 public/$12 Midd ID holder/$8 Youth/$6 contact Hallam at 802-388-1561 or go to CROP in Vergennes. Thursday, Oct. 4, 8-8:45 Midd student. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or Walk website: crophungerwalk.org. a.m., Vergennes Elementary School, 43 802-443-3168.

“The 24th Foot: A British Infantry Unit in East St. Come learn the seven building blocks for “You Are Here” in Middlebury. Friday, October Burgoyne’s Campaign” in Orwell. Sunday, resiliency that will help your children thrive. Talk 5, 8 p.m., Hepburn Zoo, Middlebury College.

Sept. 30, 1-2:30 p.m., Mt. Independence State real life with school-based clinicians and other The Theatre Program presents the 23rd annual Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Living parents. Take away easy everyday tips and tools First Year Show, “You Are Here,” a collection of historian Robert Grandchamp gives a lecture on for raising children who can handle the bumps and short plays and scenes by current students and the 24th Foot, part of the elite Advanced Corps. bruises that life has in store. Open to all Addison Middlebury theatre alumni. Directed by Craig The regiment was one of ten infantry regiments County parents. Childcare, coffee and snacks Maravich. Tickets: $6, available at 802-443-3168 with Burgoyne, was at Mount Independence and provided. RSVP requested especially if you need or middlebury.edu/arts.

Hubbardton, had a detachment at Bennington, and childcare. The first meeting of a four-week series. fought at Saratoga.

Senior Meal in Bristol. Thursday, Oct. 4, noon, The Historic open houses in Sudbury. Sunday, Sept.

First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. The menu 30, 1-4 p.m., at both The Hill School and Sudbury includes chicken and biscuit, coleslaw, peas and Meeting House, Route 30 in the village. The Hill carrots, and peach upside down cake. Suggested Lois McClure in Ferrisburgh.

School, built in 1829, and the Sudbury Meeting donation $4. Come early and talk with friends Saturday, Oct. 6, Lake Champlain house, built in 1807, will be open for visitors. A few and make new ones. To be on the list call Nancy Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. folks who attended the school will be available for 802-453-5276.

The Lois McClure returns from a summer cruising discussion. The Meetinghouse has the town hall Habitat for Humanity of Addison County info the Hudson river and the Erie Canal with a flotilla and playhouse stage, with antique scenic backsession in Vergennes. Thursday, Oct. 4, 6:30of “glass barges” commemorating the Flint Glass drops, on the first floor. The second floor was the 7:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Works’ 1868 move from Brooklyn, N.Y. to Corning, Congregational Church until earlier this year when Learn more about Habitat houses and how you N.Y.Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale in Lincoln. the town became the official owner of the entire may qualify. Light refreshments and babysitting Saturday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m.-noon., Burnham Hall, 52 building. Visit and talk to local speakers who will provided. More info call 802-388-0400.

E. River Rd. $2.00 bag day. share their memories.”

Learn about bobcats in Ferrisburgh. Thursday, Soup, book, bake and pumpkin sale in Orwell.

“The Past Is Now: Historic Sites As Venues For Oct. 4. 6:30-8 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Offices and Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Orwell Public Contemporary Art” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Community Center, 3297 Route 7. in “Wild Yet Library, 473 Main St. Purchase used books, baked Sept. 30, 3 p.m., Rokeby Museum, 4334 Route 7.

Wonderfully Near Us: Bobcats of the Champlain goods, homemade soup and pumpkins at the Join artist and writer Ric Kasini Kadour for a lecture Valley,” naturalist Sue Morse will present a fasciLibrary’s annual fall fundraiser. and slideshow exploring what happens when nating, fun and visually stunning slide show and Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison. Saturday, historic sites and contemporary art join forces to lecture about wildlife in the Champlain Valley.

Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 966 Route 17. Children’s bring ideas from the past into the present.

Learn about bobcats and other mammals, birds, activities and wetland nature at its best. Free and Chicken & Biscuit Supper in Middlebury. Sunday, amphibians and reptiles that live here as well as open to the public. More info at vtfishandwildlife.

Sept. 30, 5-6 p.m. Middlebury United Methodist the habitat they need to survive and thrive. Free com or 802-759-2398.

Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. A buffet-style dinner. and open to the public. More info contact Amy at “Aida” live in HD in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, Donation suggested. Proceeds raised go to mission 802-434-7245.

1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. It’s and outreach activities.

WWI Centennial memorial service in Cornwall. a new season of Met Live in HD. In what should Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Ethan and Mary Baker be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Allen DAR Chapter House, Route 30. The General Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toeJohn Strong Chapter of the DAR and Porter to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili Hospital invite the public to honor James J. Porter, as Amneris. Tickets $24 (+$2 preservation fee) Introductory Tai Chi Chuan Class in U.S. Army Lieutenant, WWI, brother of Helen adults/$10 students (+$1 preservation fee). More Lincoln. Monday, Oct. 1, 5:30-7 p.m., Porter and son of William Henry Porter, founder info at townhalltheater.org.

Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Learn tradiof Porter Hospital, who was killed in action in Won’t You Be My Neighbor? on screen in tional Yang style Slow Set along with complethe Argonne Forest of France on Oct. 5, 1918.

Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, 3 and 8 p.m., mentary exercises, qigong, and Yin/Yang prinDesserts from Otter Creek Bakery provided. Free.

Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. A feature ciples/philosophy. The fee is $15/introductory MiddMUG meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. documentary about the lessons, ethics, and class. The full session runs weekly through 4, 7 p.m., Conference Room, Ilsley Public Library, legacy of iconic children’s television host Fred December 10. More info contact Madeleine at 75 Main St. Middlebury’s Macintosh User Group Rogers. A Q & A with special guest Dr. François whitecloudarts@gmail.com. will review new Apple products, and how to use Scarborough Clemmons, who performed the the emergency medical aspects of the iPhone. role of Officer Clemmons on the Emmy and The rest of the evening will be for Q & A. All levels Peabody award winning television show Mister of skills are welcome. More info at MiddMUG2018.

Rogers’ Neighborhood, will take place after each “Hops History In Our Town” in Starksboro. screening.

Habitat for Humanity of Addison Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse, Authors Chaya Bhuvaneswar and Sue Halpern County info session in Middlebury. just off Route 17. Learn about 19th century hops in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m., The Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Middlebury growing and more about brewing when Kevin Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Award-winning Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. Learn more about Hanson of Bristol gives this illustrated presentaauthor Chaya Bhuvaneswar will discuss her debut Habitat houses and how you may qualify. Light tion about hops and brewing. Light refreshments. story collection, “White Dancing Elephants,” with refreshments and babysitting provided. More info Free and open to the public. journalist and author Sue Halpern. Free and open call 802-388-0400.

“You Are Here” in Middlebury. Thursday, October to the public. Book signing to follow.

“Rooted in Vermont: Medicinal Plants of Our 4, 8 p.m., Hepburn Zoo, Middlebury College.

Cecilia Conrad speaks in Middlebury. Thursday, Mountain Home” in Lincoln. Tuesday, Oct. 2, The Theatre Program presents the 23rd annual Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ’59 House 7 p.m., Lincoln Library, 222 W. River Rd. Emily First Year Show, “You Are Here,” a collection of Conference Room, Middlebury College. Conrad, French, herbalist at Sweetgrass Herbals in Lincoln, short plays and scenes by current students and the managing director at the John D. and Catherine will lead this exploration of the diversity of mediciMiddlebury theatre alumni. Directed by Craig T. Macarthur Foundation will give the second D. nal plants in this little corner of the world; allies for Maravich. Tickets: $6, available at 802-443-3168 K. Smith ‘42 Fall 2018 Economics Lecture on everything from insomnia to Lyme disease, stomor middlebury.edu/arts.

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Harvest/ham buffet dinner in Monkton. Saturday, Oct. 6, 5-6:20 p.m., Friends Methodist Church, Monkton Ridge. Adults $10/Children 5-12 $5. More info call 802-453-2870.

Dissipated 8 perform in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Middlebury College’s a cappella group, was founded as a combination of two male quartets in 1952, singing traditional barbershop music. They sing a range of songs, from modern day pop to traditional barbershop songs. Tickets adults, $8/seniors (60 & up) and students (17 & under) $6.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra: Made in Vermont Tour in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Internationally renowned violinist Soovin Kim treats all to a Mozart concerto and conducts the ensemble. In collaboration with the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, the concert includes the new film “How We See Water” by Robin Starbuck. Tickets: $25 adults/$10 students (children ages 6–17 and fulltime college students with ID)/free for children ages 5 and under. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Eli West and Ben Winship on stage in Ripton.

Saturday Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 Route 125. Seattle artists West and Winship bring their warm voices and great humor to Addison County. 7:30-open mic followed by featured performers. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. More info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up at 802-388-9782.

“You Are Here” in Middlebury. Saturday, October 6, 8 p.m., Hepburn Zoo, Middlebury College. The Theatre Program presents the 23rd annual First Year Show, “You Are Here,” a collection of short plays and scenes by current students and Middlebury theatre alumni.

Directed by Craig Maravich. Tickets: $6, available at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu/arts.

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Lois McClure in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Oct. 7, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. The Lois McClure returns from a summer cruising the Hudson river and the Erie Canal with a flotilla of “glass barges” commemorating the Flint Glass Works’ 1868 move from Brooklyn, N.Y., to Corning, N.Y. Ripton Ridge Run in Ripton. Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m., Ripton Elementary School, 753 Lincoln Rd. The Friends of the Ripton School invite runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a 10.4K loop run, a 5K run, or a 5K fun walk during peak foliage season. Lunch will be available during and following the race. A raffle and awards ceremony will follow with prizes for top runners and medallions for winners in each age group. All proceeds benefit the Ripton Elementary School. Packet pickup and race day registration 11-12, races begin at 12:30. More information at riptonridgerun.org.

Shape-Note Singing in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 7, 1-3 p.m., Mitchell Green Lounge, McCullough Student Centre, Middlebury College. Come sing this American traditional style of a cappella, four-part, social and spiritual, community-based, singing that has been called “18th century a cappella heavy metal” and “bluegrass Gregorian chanting.” Loaner books available. More info at FaceBook/Middlebury Shape Note Singers or rosenber@middlebury.edu.

Annual Rabbi Reichert Bible Talk in Ripton. Sunday, Oct. 7, 3-4:30 p.m., Ripton Community Church, Route 125. Danielle Stillman, Rabbi and Associate Chaplain at Middlebury College, will deliver this year’s Talk.

The annual talk is a unique local interfaith tradition in which the invited speaker will reference and discuss one of the books of the Hebrew Bible common to Jews and Christians. More info contact Norm at 802-388-0338.

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dinner in Vergennes. Monday, Oct. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. Addison County Farm Bureau hosts this is opportunity for voters to meet the candidates running for office and help make the decision as to who to vote for in November. Coffee, cider, and Cabot Cheese available. A roast pork dinner to at 6:30 p.m. followed by Farm Bureau annual meeting. Tickets $15 with reservations/$18 at the door. More info contact Bill Scott at 802-881-8836.

Book discussion in Vergennes. Monday, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Come and discuss “Dracula” by Bram Stoker with the Bixby Book Group, volunteer-led, and always open to the public.

The library provides free copies for the group. RSVP to Devin Schrock at 610-888-9358 or lvnfree@gmail. com to join the group. Book Club books are given out to attendees at the club meetings first, then the rest are available on a first come first served basis.

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“Northern Forest Canoe Trail: the ‘Wrong’ Way” in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Join Peter Macfarlane and experience all aspects of his trip this summer through the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, making him the first recorded person to through-paddle the Trail from east to west. Photos and snippets of video will accompany the talk.

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veterans are publicly honored in a talk presented by the Sheldon Museum. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noon-time talks offered in conjunction with its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802-388-2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

Mystery Book Discussion in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Shafer’s Market & Deli, 54 College St. Meet and discuss “The Dry” by Jane Harper. Open to everyone, the Mystery Readers Book Group meets on Wednesdays every month.

L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) on stage in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see the Opera Company of Middlebury as they tour their production of Donizetti’s romantic comedy about a lovesick waiter who tries to win the love of a beautiful woman with the help of a magic “love potion.” Pre-performance talk

by Douglas Anderson at Memorial Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $40 orchestra/$50 balcony, available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802-382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Book Club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Conference Room, Crown Point Rd. at Short St. Come discuss John Steinbeck’s classic novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” Meetings are held at the at 7 pm. All interested readers welcome. More info call 802-758-2858.

“Patagonia” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct.10, time TBD, Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Come see this film about Welsh Argentine citizens as they search for connections between Wales and Argentina.

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International Walk & Roll to School Day in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 10. Join children around the world in walking and biking to school. Form a walking school bus route from your neighborhood or join one of Mary Hogan’s established routes departing by 7:40 am (South Village State Health Office entrance or Middlebury Physical Therapy corner on Washington St Ext). Participation counts toward Way to Go! School Challenge. More info contact Laura Asermily a lasermily@yahoo.com.

“Soup to Nuts: An Eccentric History of Food” in Vergennes. Wednesday, Oct 10, 10:30 a.m., Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St. Presented by writer Rebecca Rupp, this talk lets attendees find out about the rocky evolution of table manners, the notso-welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefits of family dinners — plus some catchy info on seasonal foods.

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Tim Spears on Veterans’ memorials in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 10, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Spears, Middlebury College Vice President for Academic Development and Professor of American Studies, recently embarked upon visit to European and American veterans’ memorials and will offer his insights regarding the changes in how our

In this fundraiser for the Orwell Village School, play 18 holes in a 4-player scramble format beginning with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. All abilities welcome.

Prizes for best team theme, best dressed individual and more surprise awards. Sign up online at ovsbc. weebly.com or Contact Stefanie Wilbur at ovsboosterclub@gmail.com or 802-683-9631 for details.

“An American in Paris” in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2 and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, filmed at London’s West End Theater, is the story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. Featuring the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, stunning designs, and show-stopping choreography.

Tickets $12 adults/$5 students (+ $1 preservation fee), available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802-382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

“Masquerade Ball” in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7-10 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. A joint fundraiser for the Brandon Town Hall and the Brandon Public Library. Music by Bill Moore. Beverages and snacks, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, cash bar and prizes for costumes. No costume? Arrive at 7 p.m. to decorate a mask with provided materials. Tickets: individuals $12 no costume/$10 in costume; couples $20 no costume/$18 in costume; students 16 and under in costume free.

Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, October 13, 7-9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30. An evening of contra mayhem featuring Peter Stix from Albany calling to live banjo and fiddle music

by Red Dog Riley. $5-10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experience or partner necessary.

Questions? call 802-462-3722.

Vermont Blues Jam in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Come hear some of the best Vermont musicians to ever accumulate on a single stage for one night of unforgettable music. Doors and cash bar provided

by Bar Antidote open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Come one, come all and bring your appetite for epic Vermont-style blues.

Twangtown Paramours in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. A hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes.

This husband and wife acoustic duo is known for their well crafted and award-winning songs, topnotch lead singing, and fine harmonies. Show $20.

Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@brandonmusic.net to reserve.

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DID YOU KNOW that much-maligned burdock has some great medicinal benefits? Find out more about the diversity of medicinal plants in our area when Emily French, herbalist at Sweetgrass Herbals in Lincoln, presents “Rooted in Vermont: Medicinal Plants of Our Mountain Home” on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m., at the Lincoln Library, 222 W. River Road.

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Noonmark Mountain hike in Keene Valley N.Y. Thursday, Oct. 11, meet at 9 a.m. at the parking area at the intersection of Vt. Routes 17 and 125 on the Vermont side of the Crown Point Bridge. Take advantage of peak foliage when you join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf and Adirondack sections for this 5.6-mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 2175 Ft. A strenuous hike that presents the hiker with closeup panoramic views of the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks. More info contact leader Barry Francis at 802.349.9206 or barryfrancis@gmavt.net. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Financial Aid Workshop in Bristol. Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., Room 2049, Mt. Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. Vermont Student Assistance Corp. offers this free workshop to help families fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the Vermont State Grant application. Students and parents should sign up for a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov prior to the workshop. Space is limited, so call Guidance to reserve your spot.

Madeleine Kunin in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Kunin, the former three-term governor of Vermont, who served as the deputy secretary of education and ambassador to Switzerland under President Bill Clinton will read from, discuss and sign her new memoir, “Coming of Age: My Journey to the Eighties.” Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

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Annual rummage and bake sale in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. Bake sale runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Artist’s reception in Vergennes. Friday, Oct. 12, 5-8 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery, 221 Main St. A reception for Bristol artist Pam Smith, “Moving Still” — still life paintings. More info at northerndaughters. com. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30.

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Fall Open Studio weekend in Addison County. Saturday, Oct. 13. The Vermont Arts Council invites you to combine fall foliage viewing and harvest activities with seeing and purchasing from local artists across Vermont. Look for the bright yellow signs along Vermont’s roads marking the studios of craftspeople and fine artists.

More info at vermontcrafts.org.

Annual rummage sale bag day in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon., Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. Orwell Village School Booster Club Golf Tournament in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Neshobe Golf Club, 224 Town Farm Rd.

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Fall Open Studio weekend in Addison County. Sunday, Oct. 14.

The Vermont Arts Council invites you to combine fall foliage viewing and harvest activities with seeing and purchasing from local artists across Vermont. Look for the bright yellow signs along Vermont’s roads marking the studios of craftspeople and fine artists. More info at vermontcrafts.org.

Hike into History in Orwell. Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Enjoy the last day of the 2018 season with a guided hike into history. Stephen Zeoli is your guide.

“Colonial Meetinghouses of New England” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., Union Meeting House, Route 7. Using photographs of the few surviving “mint condition” meetinghouses as illustrations, this presentation by photographer Paul Wainwright tells the story of the society that built and used Meetinghouses, and the lasting impact they have had on American culture.

“Normal” staged reading in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see the staged reading of Katie Pollock’s play “Normal,” the first winner of the Ingenious Grant for Playwriting, whose mission is to increase the quality and quantity of roles for young women.

Starring Addison County teens Chloe Clark, Talin Teague and Amanda Kearns. Free. Donations gladly accepted.

Free community dinner in Bristol. Sunday Oct. 14, servings between 5 and 6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall, 11 School St. Menu includes Shepherd’s Pie made with potato, corn and hamburger, served with salad, rolls, dessert and beverages. Bring a friend and/or neighbor to enjoy an evening out. All are welcome.

L IV E M U S I C Mellow Yellow performs in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater Ben Cosgrove in Bristol. Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room.

Voice of the Violin: Beginnings and Now” in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts The Doughboys in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

Lausanne Allen and Rick Ceballos in New Haven.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Chanticleer in Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mead Chapel.

The Dick Forman Jazz Group in Middlebury.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

John Funkhouser & Friends in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Robin Gottfried Band in Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 29, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte.

Jamaican Hymn Sing in Shoreham, Sunday, Sept.

30, 7:30 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church.

Jerusalem Quartet in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Dissipated 8 in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Eli West and Ben Winship in Ripton. Saturday Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House Sarah King in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m., Notte.

Blues Jam in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Sister Wicked.

Vermont Blues Jam in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

Twangtown Paramours in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Soulstice in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte See a full listing of

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“The Impact of Opioids” Sunday, September 30 4:00-5:30pm Congregational Church of Middlebury (UCC) A diverse panel will explore this challenging issue facing our families, our community, our state and our nation.

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“CHERRIES AND GRAPES were good that year,” a collage by Ric Kasini Kadour, who will be speaking at Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh on Sunday, Sept. 30.

Talk at Rokeby shows art influences from history FERRISBURGH — What happens when historic sites and contemporary art join forces to bring ideas from the past into the present? Is art the new mode of interpretation and are artists the new interpreters? Artist and writer Ric Kasini Kadour will explore these questions in a lecture and slideshow on Sunday, Sept. 30, at Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

In “The Past Is now: Historic Sites as Venues for Contemporary Art,” Kadour will use examples ranging from the Palace of Versailles and New York City’s Governors Island,

to Vermont’s Kent Museum in Calais, share illustrative research initiatives conducted in the U.S. and England, and lead a discussion of what the fusion of history and art can mean.

Kadour and Rokeby Museum Director Catherine Brooks encourage artists interested in interacting with historic sites to attend, as well as members of historical societies interested in strategies for bringing their work to new audiences.

Kadour is a writer, artist, publisher, and cultural worker. He is the founder and editor of “Vermont

Art Guide,” a quarterly, printed magazine about contemporary art in Vermont. He also publishes “Art Map Burlington,” a monthly guide to Burlington’s contemporary art scene and, since 2012, “Kolaj Magazine,” an international print magazine about contemporary, fine art collage. Kadour has written for a number of galleries and his writing has appeared in “Hyperallergic,” “Vermont Magazine,” Seven Days, Seattle Weekly, “Art New England,” (where he was the former Vermont editor), and many others.

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ADELINE WHITE PERFORMS “How Far I’ll Go” from the Disney film “Moana” during the Brandon Has Talent show on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Brandon Town Hall.

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VERGENNES/FERRISBURGH — The University of Vermont offers the opportunity that an educator chosen by each school district in Vermont be recognized at UVM Outstanding Teacher Day in 2018.

Each fall UVM recognizes outstanding teachers throughout the state through a ceremonial event, which this year will take place Oct. 1. Each participating supervisory union or school district can nominate two teachers and one technical center teacher. All outstanding teachers are recognized by their peers, administrators, parents and/ or students as exemplifying across the Vermont Core Teaching Standards.

This year’s nominees for UVM Outstanding Teacher of the Year from Addison Northwest School District are Stacy Valcourt from Ferrisburgh Central School and Melissa Muzzy from Vergennes Union High School.

Stacy Valcourt has been giving her heart and soul to educating students with learning challenges for 18 years as part of the ANWSD community.

School administrators say Valcourt always puts the needs of her students first. She is consistently pursuing new trainings within the field of Special Education so her students have the latest access interventions that will

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help them meet their individual learning needs.

Valcourt has been described as an outstanding mentor and role model for peers and students; she also brings infectious energy and enthusiasm every day to the ANWSD community. She inspires her students and colleagues to be the best that they can be and is always willing to help others and continue to try new methods to meet the needs of all learners.

Meanwhile, school officials say Melissa Muzzy is an exemplary teacher.

She plans and prepares diligently for

every class. As a result, her lessons and activities are thoughtful and engaging.

Muzzy, who works in the middle school, instills a passion for science, she personalizes, she has an open mindset and continues to grow as a teacher — she tries new things, she is patient, she’s interactive, she inspires kids to go on and study more science, she knows kids and plays to their strengths while helping them recognize and address their weaknesses.

Most of all, Muzzy’s supervisors say, she makes kids realize that they are special.

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Global impact (Continued from Page 1A) $500,000 and changing lives all over the world.

“This is my life’s work,” she said.

WMI helps college undergraduates in developing countries pursue degrees in community-oriented fields and encourages them to be the agents of change in their own communities, nations and the world. Scholars study medicine in Mexico, Ethiopia and Nepal. They study agriculture in Uganda and computer engineering in Pakistan. They also volunteer in their communities for at least 100 hours per year — a WMI requirement. In 2017 WMI scholars completed a total of 16,106 service hours.

After they graduate, more than three-quarters of these scholars find employment in their areas of study.

Anne Marie Louise Ndiaye, from the West African country of Senegal, is one such scholar.

After graduating with a degree in business management she saved up to self-fund her graduate studies and earned a master’s degree in project management. Her five-year-plan aims high and reaches out: “I will be a member of the African Development Bank participating in the design and implementation of development projects with the aim of improving living conditions throughout Africa,” Ndiaye wrote in a recent WMI newsletter.

“Graduate scholars are creating the change they want to see,” Jordyn Wells emphasized. “They’re creating businesses that employ people, and starting NGOs (nongovernmental organizations). They’re creating networks across countries, sharing wisdom and skills and knowledge.”

Nearly 80 percent of WMI graduates go on to support the education of others.

“It’s a tremendous bang for the buck,” said Tom Wells.

Including this year’s class of 58 new scholars, which was announced Aug. 1, WMI has supported a total of 345 scholars from 42 countries.

HEART-WRENCHING STORIES Choosing those scholars can be difficult, however. In 2017 WMI received more than 1,100 applications but was able to award only 73 scholarships, roughly 6 percent.

Elizabeth Sutton of Middlebury

THE UGANDA FELLOWSHIP of the Wells Mountain Initiative, a Bristol-based organization, is one of seven national fellowships that provide opportunities for WMI scholars to network, advocate for change, serve their communities and work for a brighter future in their home countries.

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BRISTOL’S CAROL, TOM and Jordyn Wells are the driving forces behind Wells Mountain Initiative, which supports more than 300 scholars in developing nations around the world.

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was one of more than a hundred volunteers who reviewed those applications.

“Reading people’s stories can be quite heart-wrenching,” Sutton said.

“Sometimes I get applications from people living in refugee camps who happened to hear about WMI through Christian organizations there. One girl was trying to get away because her parents were forcing her to marry a much older man whose land her family hoped to inherit.”

Sutton gets so invested in their stories that she can’t bear to look when WMI announces its scholarship recipients each year.

The Wellses review the most promising applications and make the final decisions.

“Going through those applications,

we’re literally crying over the ones we can’t accept,” said Tom Wells.

For some potential scholars, WMI may be their only shot at getting an education.

“Some are down to the choice of selling their last piece of land to fund their final studies to become a doctor,” Carol Wells said. “But if they sell the land they’ll have nothing to farm.”

Fundraising poses the biggest challenge for WMI, the Wellses said.

“We would choose so many more people — 200 or 300 a year — if we had the money,” Tom Wells said.

“It’s hard to be my friend or my client,” he added with a laugh. An attorney specializing in areas such as business and commercial law, Wells secured one of WMI’s earliest large

gifts from a friend and client, David a graduate scholar from Kenya who Bolger. completed a bachelor’s degree in As word gets out, however, donors development studies and has worked continue to step forward. for more than 10 years to advance In 2015, thanks to retired New opportunities for adolescent girls Jersey pediatrician Mary Clark and young women.

Romney, WMI launched its Women “The energy and enthusiasm of in White Coats these scholars — they program, which want to change the supports female “Graduate scholars world,” Carol Wells scholars hoping are creating the said. “It makes me to become doctors change they feel better about the or other medical want to see. future of the world.” professionals.

WMI has also They’re creating WMI has evolved initiated a micro-grant businesses that well beyond program, awarding just awarding employ people, anywhere from $100 s c h o l a r s h i p s , and starting NGOs. to $1,000 to graduate however, said Jordyn They’re creating scholars to help them Wells. start or significantly networks across In 2015, WMI held countries, sharing expand an initiative its first Dream Big of their choice.

Conference (DBC) wisdom and skills Since 2015, grant in Nairobi, Kenya. and knowledge.” recipients have used — Jordyn Wells a total of $21,475 to Every three years, scholars past and provide primary and present receive travel secondary education stipends to come together for five programs, vaccination clinics, days of skills training, workshops agricultural empowerment projects and community service projects. and peace and conflict-resolution Many of the panelists and programs. workshop leaders are WMI scholars.

Scholars also develop ideas for At the 2018 DBC in Kampala, how WMI can be more effective.

Uganda, this past summer, Maureen In 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya, WMI Oduor led workshops on Social will host its first “Academy.” During Entrepreneur Development. She is three weeks of intensive capacity-

building courses in communitybased and nongovernment organization enterprise development, graduate scholars will enhance their professional skills training, network and gain tools to launch or enhance their professional careers.

“The Academy was an idea that came out of feedback from our scholars,” Jordyn Wells said. “They told us, ‘We want more in-depth training in business and nonprofits.’”

Scholar by scholar, the Wells Mountain Initiative provides hope and changes lives.

“You have lit and given me a candle that I should not only keep burning, but use it to brighten the way to my future,” Harriet Akello told WMI. The sixth of eight children in a family struggling to procure sufficient food, Akello grew up in a displaced persons camp in the war zone during the time of the Lord’s Resistance Army in northern Uganda. She aspires to work to strengthen her country’s agricultural infrastructure and food security.

“I will do my best throughout my studies, so that I can use the knowledge and skills gained to create change that I want to see in my community, Uganda and beyond.”

For more information about WMI, visit wellsmountaininitiative.org.

PAGE 12A — Addison Independent, Thursday, September 27, 2018

Porter (Continued from Page 1A) It wasn’t that long ago that PMC was losing physicians, nurses and other staff to retirement and other medical centers with rosier futures.

Affiliation and a healthier financial standing have helped turn that around, according to Kniffin.

“We’re doing a lot of co-recruiting (with UVM Health Network), particularly for specialists,” Kniffin said. “And hiring and employing specialty physicians is going to become harder and harder for community hospitals. The days of having one or two specialty physicians who worked together or were perhaps self-employed, that’s going away. Cardiology, general surgery and anesthesia are three examples of areas where we’ve been able to post a position as part of a ‘UVM Health Network medical group,’ and people are coming here. They’ll be based here in Middlebury, at Porter, but know they’re part of something bigger. They have colleagues up the road, they have the medical center.

That’s turning out to be a real draw.”

• Transition to an Epic-brand electronic medical records system.

The new software will allow patients’ histories — including medication lists, past procedures and hospital stays — to be seamlessly transferred and viewed by health care professionals within the entire network.

The Green Mountain Care Board in January approved UVM Health Network’s request to spend $151.7 million to buy and install Epic software at its six member-hospitals.

Those benefitting hospitals will share in the project payback through a formula tied to patient counts. Porter’s

ultimate charge has been estimated at $1,985,148. Porter will need to absorb Epic costs within the annual budget-growth targets prescribed by the GMCB. Brumsted said Porter is at the cusp of what he called the “first stage” of Epic implementation. He said the PMC physician offices and accounting services will be the first to transition to the Epic software, on Nov. 1, 2019. Brumsted anticipates the balance of PMC functions — including hospital and out-patient services — will “go live” with Epic around nine months after that.

Kniffin is pleased with the Epic progress to date.

“This thing has gone as fast as anyone could have imagined it would go,” he said. “It’s really moving.”

• Planning for a new medical office building.

PMC officials two years ago included on their affiliation wish list the addition of a modern, onsite medical office building that could consolidate some of the county’s physicians’ practices and accommodate visiting specialists.

UVM Health Network officials have agreed to that request, though its construction is at least four years away, according to Brumsted.

He said the network simply can’t marshal the capital for a new PMC building right now, in large part due to its current outlay for Epic and the new Robert and Holly Miller Building at the UVM Medical Center campus.

“Epic and the Miller Building being completed in Burlington really are a big draw on the capital,” Brumsted explained. “We knew this. But as

those (projects) come on line in 2019 and 2020, we will allocating resources to capital projects, including ones here in Middlebury… In early 2019, we’ll be going back to all the master facilities plans to figure out what our priorities are.”

• Medically assisted treatment.

Kniffin and Brumsted noted that PMC has made big strides in delivering medically assisted treatment, known as MAT, to patients battling addiction to opioids.

“This is a great story,” Kniffin said.

“Two years ago, we had the lowest MAT per capita availability in the state, and we had a (patient) waiting list of 150 waiting for treatment.”

That waiting list has now been whittled to zero, according to Kniffin, as other primary care providers within PMC have joined Dr. Emily Glick of Bristol Primary Care in treating patients who previously had to travel to programs in Rutland or Burlington.

Porter currently offers medically assisted treatment at some of its primary care practices in Middlebury, Vergennes and Bristol, and soon in Brandon, according to Kniffin.

And there’s more good news to come, he noted. Porter is developing a medically assisted treatment program for expectant mothers struggling with addiction, “We’ve previously referred (expectant moms) to Burlington,” Kniffin said. “We’re setting up our own program here with our obstetricians and pediatricians leading that project.”

• Planning for a regional transportation network to get the most critically ill patients the care they need more quickly.

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ONE AND A half years after the marriage of Porter Medical Center and UVM Health Network, CEOs Dr. Fred Kniffin, left, and Dr. John Brumsted are pronouncing the union a success.

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As it stands, Porter is one of five hospitals within the network that send their most serious cases to UVM Medical Center. Each has its own transportation service; in PMC’s case, it’s Middlebury Regional EMS and a handful of other mostly volunteer rescue organizations in the county.

“The protocols are inconsistent, staffing is inconsistent and the medical instruments are inconsistent,” Kniffin said. “We’re in the process, as a network, of building a system so that as soon as the patient rolls into a UVM Health Network site, they get the same level of care, whether they’re coming from Malone (N.Y.), or Porter or Central Vermont (in Berlin). It’s really about setting that up as a system.”

Brumsted said plans call for expanding and dispersing the network’s fleet of its most sophisticated ambulance vehicles, along with acquisition of a helicopter to whisk away the most gravely ill patients.

“For a long time, the UVM Health Network had a couple of essentially ‘ICUs on wheels’ — really, really

fancy ambulances that are set, with their crew, to take the most critically ill patients from one hospital to the academic medical center in Burlington,” he said. “We’re increasing that fleet, and are in the process of going from two or three (sophisticated ambulances) to five or six.”

Plans call for those rigs to be spread out throughout network hospitals in order to reduce response time.

“With a couple of rigs dispatched out of Burlington, if you go four hours into northern New York or three hours into the Northeast Kingdom, it’s six hours at a minimum before the patient gets back to the academic medical center,” Brumsted said. “So it’s having these rigs dispersed so they’re already halfway there, or close to it, if we’re going to do ground (transport).”

The network has partnered with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and a consortium in Boston for a helicopter, based in Burlington, that began flying around a month ago.

He promised training and other support to local EMTs and

paramedics who will work with the new transportation amenities.

• New psychiatric beds for mental health patients. Porter is among a long list of Vermont hospitals that must house some psychiatric patients who require residential placements but cannot find such an opening with Vermont’s stressed mental health system. Porter accommodates such patients in its Emergency Department until a bed opens up at the state hospital.

Brumsted said help will soon be on the way.

He confirmed on Monday UVM Health Network will help subsidize an acute inpatient mental health facility on the campus of Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

The network will commit at least $21 million to such a project, likely to include 29-35 beds for adult patients only, according to Brumsted.

“We will do what we can to try and have those beds on-line within four years,” he said. “This is a real need for the state and has been needed since Hurricane Irene took the state hospital off line.”

The northern half of Vermont has experienced a moderate to severe drought this year, which has begun to cause water shortages for people reliant on springs and wells.

The drought has affected some parts of Addison County, as well.

Starksboro Town Clerk Cheryl Estey this week confirmed that a few town residents have begun running out of water. Some have been out for months. In a social media post earlier this month, Estey suggested Fresh Water Haulers (Chittenden County, 802658-2223) as a possible source of replenishment for anyone unable to schedule a timely appointment with a well drilling company.

According to a Sept. 20 story in the Stowe Reporter, however, Fresh Water Haulers serves customers in Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille and Addison counties, and is at the moment struggling to keep up with demand.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-5 p.m., once a week. For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please call Mary Manley at 388-2117. To read more about the Sheldon Museum, visit HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

By the way (Continued from Page 1A) law enforcement personnel. The friendly competition was part of an American Red Cross blood drawing held in Middlebury on Sept. 18. Well, chalk one up for Addison County firefighters, who won bragging rights with 19 pints donated by them and their supporters, compared to 11 for law enforcement. Police will have a chance to even the score next year.

The times they are a changin’, when it comes to marijuana offenses in Vermont. Used to be that folks who grew or possessed marijuana were cited for misdemeanor or felony offenses, depending on the amount of the substance involved. In 2013, Vermont lawmakers decriminalized possession of marijuana (meaning police would only give a ticket for a civil violation). Earlier this year, the state enacted a new law that makes it legal for Vermonters to cultivate up to two adult marijuana plants on their property and possess up to one ounce of the substance. And folks are apparently taking advantage of the new law. This week’s Middlebury crime log includes the following entry that would have seemed otherworldly only a year ago: “Police received a complaint from a Case Street resident who said someone had stolen a marijuana plant from his property on Sept. 23.”

If you enjoy working with people and learning about history and art, the Sheldon Museum may be just the place for you The museum, located at 1 Park St. in downtown Middlebury, is looking for volunteers interested in working in its store. These volunteers greet visitors, process admissions and shop sales, answer the phone, and assist staff with various projects.

Volunteers are trained by museum staff and other volunteers. Shifts are

Mary Hogan School is putting out a call for exercise bikes, to be used in therapeutic situations for children who want some physical activity, or just to blow off some steam. If you have one cluttering up your attic, basement or garage, Mary Hogan School in Middlebury would be truly grateful for the donation. If you have one you’d like to donate email to sstone@ acsdvt.org.

Middlebury’s Ilsley Library is looking for new members for its Teen Advisory Group, or TAG. As a TAG member, teens attend monthly meetings and advise the library’s “Tween & Teen” department. From promoting and volunteering at events to helping expand youth and teen collections, TAG does it all. If teens are interested in sharing ideas, meeting new people, and attaining community service experience, TAG is here for them! TAG is open to any and all 6th-12th-grade students.

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Runners ran together as kids, now run as dads

RIPTON — Thirty-one years ago, when they were six and seven years old, Levi Doria and Brian Phinney took part in the first Ripton Ridge Run to raise money for the town’s brandnew school. Growing up in Ripton, attending Middlebury College, and now working in Middlebury, Brian and Levi have run the Ridge Run as small children, high school and college athletes, and as prep school coaches.

They were back again last year, this time as fathers, running the 5K course as they pushed their own children in strollers. Although they carry a little more weight and a lot more responsibility these days, their feelings toward participating in the race and raising money for the school haven’t changed. They join runners from all over New England and of all ages and abilities in this annual event.

Levi and Brian come by their enthusiasm naturally; their mothers helped organize the first Ridge Run in 1988 and have helped ever since. Jane Phinney, who later became a Ripton teacher and principal, reflected on the impetus for that first race: “Building a new school in Ripton 31 years ago was a big step for the town. A group of parents got together and decided that a foot race would be a good way to raise money to help with the cost of desks and tables etc. Over the years the Ripton Ridge Run has become a community event that brings the whole town together to continue to raise money for the school. It is also a way to bring people from all over New England to our beautiful town at a beautiful time of year.”

This year’s Ridge Run is Sunday, Oct. 7. It starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Ripton Elementary School on the Ripton-Lincoln Road, less than a mile north of the Ripton Country Store.

There are a couple options — a 5K run or 5K fun walk and a 10.4K run.

The routes take runners and walkers on paved, dirt and characteristically hilly roads showcasing some of Ripton’s natural beauty.

Race day registration is from 11 a.m. to noon. The registration fee includes the race, a full lunch, raffle and a long-sleeved t-shirt. There are prizes for top runners as well as glass medallions to top runners in every age group. Before Oct. 1, the cost is $30 for adults; $20 for seniors and children. After Oct. 1, fees are $25 for ages 15 and younger, $30 for seniors 65 years and older, and $40 for ages 16-64. Registration information is available at riptonridgerun.org.

Register online until Oct. 1, mail in a registration form or register on the day of the race.

For more information, call the

Vergennes Lions are raising funds for three ramps

VERGENNES — The Vergennes Lions Club recently donated $2,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Vergennes to help them meet a match for the purchase of their clubhouse.

Executive Director Jill Strube said this, as well as many other donations, helped meet and exceed the match from the Pluesner family of Panton.

Lions Club members also helped move club property from their School Street site to the new location on Armory Lane.

The Lions are also in the planning stages for three handicap accessible ramps for folks who need them on their homes.

In an effort to raise funds for the ramps and other projects, the Lions are currently selling 50/50 “Cash for Christmas” raffle tickets. Last year’s winner took home over $3,000.

Tickets are now on sale with one ticket for $10, three tickets for $20 and eight tickets for $40. To get tickets contact Sue or Roger Hayes at 802-877-2761. The drawing will be held on Dec. 5 with one winner.

The Lions will soon be distributing dictionaries to third grade classes at the Vergennes Union Elementary School and the Champlain Valley Christian School. This program started last year, and teachers say it has been very helpful to students.

The Brandon-Forestdale Lions have been doing this for several years, and Brandon-Forestdale Lion Mary Shields, who teaches at VUES, suggested the Vergennes Lions adopt the program.

Later this year, the club will be selling tickets to benefit the scholarships that are given each June to graduating seniors at Vergennes Union High School.

British 24th Regiment to be subject of talk September 30 ORWELL — On Sunday, Sept. 30, come to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell for a talk by living historian Robert Grandchamp on the British 24th Regiment of Foot and their role in the Northern Campaign of the American Revolution. The talk, with a question and answer period, is from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and is included with regular admission of $5 for adults and free under 15.

Grandchamp is a member of today’s British 24th Foot living history reenactors. He will talk

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LEVI DORIA, LEFT, and Brian Phinney are shown competing in the Ripton Ridge Run 30 years apart — in 1988 (bottom) and 2017 (top) running with children in strollers. The race, which winds through beautiful autumn scenery, is a fundraiser for the Ripton Elementary School.

Ripton Elementary School at 802388-2208 during school hours, email

riptonridgerun@gmail.com or head to riptonridgerun.org.

Editor’s note: Barry King provided this story and photos.

about how this elite Advanced Corps for Lt. General John Burgoyne played an important role in the Revolution. They were one of ten infantry regiments with Burgoyne, were at Mount Independence and Hubbardton, had a detachment at Bennington, and fought at Saratoga.

While at the site you can visit the museum and walk any or all the six miles of trails on the over 300-acre site. Call 802-948-2000 for more information.

Paid for by Bevere for Addison County, PO 939 Middlebury VT 05753, Megan Mandigo, Treasurer

Adult Education Classes Call to Register TODAY - 802-382-1004

Building Trades Education Want to take your construction skills to the next level? This series of classes is intended to help working or aspiring construction professionals advance their skills. Sign up for individual classes or take 10% off if you take the whole series. For more information, call 382-1004.

NCCER Information Session October 10, 2018 - 4:00-4:45P Hannaford Career Center - Room A206 This session is free, but registration required. Come learn more about the National Center for Construction Education and Research classes for construction professionals.

Information covered includes: •NCCER curriculum and credential structure •Core Curriculum for those with relatively little construction experience •Advanced training offerings including Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Project Supervision, and Project Management •Testing out options for those with experience above the Core Curriculum level NCCER Core Curriculum The construction industry’s preferred industry recognized credentials are provided by the National Center for Construction Education and Research, NCCER. The foundation of all program certifications is called Core Curriculum. Modules can be completed in any order, but the 8 modules offered below are required to complete the Core.

Tuition $150 per module or 8 modules offered for $1100. Times and instructors vary.

Module 1: Basic Safety - OSHA 10, on-line and must pass NCCER module test Module 2: Construction Math; see description below.

Module 3: Hand Tools; Mon; 8-9A; Nov 12-Jan 14.

Module 4: Power Tools; Tue; 8-9A; Nov 13-Jan 15.

Module 5: Intro to Construction Drawings; Mon; Nov 5 - Dec 3; 5-7P. Module 6: Basic rigging; not offered.

Module 7: Basic Communication; schedule TBD; Nov 15 start.

Module 8: Basic Employability; schedule TBD; Nov 15 start.

Module 9: Intro to Material Handling; Mon; 5-7P; Dec 10 & 17.

Construction Math Mon & Wed; 9-11A; Nov 14-Dec 19; $150, free if you enroll with Vermont Adult Learning. Classes held at VAL. Focusing on math for the construction trades, students will review the 4 primary math operations using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions as well as conversions between number systems.

Additional topics include reading standard and metric tapes and rules, architect’s scales, and applied construction applications involving areas and volumes.

NCCER Core Curriculum national certification exam for Construction Math given on completion CDL Driver Training Begins Sep 17; Class A is $5200;Class B is $3500.

The Hannaford Career Center has teamed up with Giroux General Transport of Barre to offer classroom and behind-the-wheel CDL driver training in Middlebury. More information available at www. cdlschoolinvt.com. Call HCC at 382-1004 for scholarship and financing options. Clean driving record, DOT physical, background check, and randomsubstance testing required.

Register using one of the following ways: • WALK IN - 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday • FAX IN - (802) 388-2591 • BY MAIL OR PHONE - (802) 382-1004 • ONLINE at www.hannafordcareercenter.org/adult-education You will not be contacted unless class is cancelled.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Understanding Opiate Addiction Tue; 5:30-8:15P; Oct 9, 16 & 23; $30 includes dinner.

Recommended for anyone who wants to learn about opiate addiction and how to make a difference in their community. Topics include: • The opiate crisis • Signs of opiate addiction • The effect of opiate addiction on people and their families • What our community can do • What you can do to help Funding Provided by Vermont Department of Health.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Mon & Wed; 5:30-8P; Oct 15 - Nov 14; 30 Hrs; $600.

A beginner course to introduce students to the art and science of welding. Focus is developing hands-on proficiency. This process commonly known as “stick welding” is the standard for a variety of industries and applications. Hands-on practice with supervisor instruction ensures students develop proper technique. Also includes intro to MIG, TIG and cutting.

Introduction to SolidWorks Mon; 5:30-7P; Oct 22 - Nov 5; 4.5 hrs; $55.

Want to explore the manufacturing and computer modeling program SolidWorks? This series of classes will start with the basics and lead you through the key components to make digital 3-dimensional drawings for modeling, machining, 3-D printing, and more. Each class will have guided instruction and time to apply the skills to a document of your choice for use in your particular area. This class is a bit of a teaser to see if there is interest in future classes, training, or open lab time using this powerful software.

Forklift Operator Safety Training Mon; Oct 15; 11:30-3:30P; $100.

Designed for all powered “lift truck” operators in manufacturing, construction and retail. The course will cover an overview of the regulations (29 CFR 1910.178), training requirements, forklift basics and characteristics, operating rules of the road, truck inspection (hands-on), dock safety, parking, and the stability triangle. This class can be scheduled by request for your business!

Makerspace Under Construction Excited about a craft/trade/making stuff and interested in sharing? Join us for the

Mentor Meeting Wed; Sep 19; 6:30P; Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Avenue, Middlebury.

• Network with entrepreneurs, tradespeople, craftspeople, and folks who just like to make stuff from around the County • Enjoy snacks and school-appropriate beverages • Tour the HCC facility and learn more about available spaces, tools, and machines • Learn about how to become a volunteer Makery shop proctor and/ or a paid Hannaford Career Center adult education instructor in whatever skill or craft you’re passionate about • Provide feedback or sign up for our plans to roll out a community maker space starting with access one night per week in October 2018 • Ask questions you may have about safety, liability, or anything else about this exciting community resource!

Please call 382-1004 if you would like to join the Makers email list and we will keep you informed as this exciting opportunity develops!

Custom Training for Employers We can design and deliver custom technical training for businesses by request. Previous offerings have included Microsoft Excel and other software applications, HACCP, Forklift Operator Safety Training, TIG Welding, Professional Communication Skills, ServSafe, and more.

Call 382-1005 to discuss your needs.

FALL 2018

Licensed Nurse Assistant Program (LNA) Tue & Thu; 5 - 8:30P; Sep 25 - Dec 4; $1,920. Additional $150 needed for LNA License application and testing fees. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to enroll in this class.

This course will prepare the student to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. The program is targeted to individuals who are interested in beginning level skilled position in healthcare and immediate employment. Official signed verification of immunizations/titers is mandatory and must be presented to the instructor. A criminal background check may be required prior to clinical placement or employment.

Daytime class starts Oct 12, Fridays 9-Noon.

Social Media Marketing Wed; 5-7P; Sep 26-Oct 10; 6 Hrs; $75.

Learn more about managing social media for businesses and non-profit organizations.

Topics will include setting up and monitoring Google Analytics and Google Adwords, and creating and connecting Facebook, Linked-In, Instagram, and other social media sites to create an integrated social media presence. This will be a mouse-in-hand class with opportunities to work within your own website to the extent you wish.

MS Excel Classes Take individually for $75 each or sign up for all three for $200.

Excel 1 - Introduction Mon; 5-7P; Sep 24, Oct 1 & 8; 6 Hrs; $75.

The basics - the Interface; cut, copy & paste; formatting; basic formula and Fill Handle.

Excel 2 - Intermediate Mon; 5-7P; Oct 15, 22 & 29; 6 Hrs; $75.

Sorting & filtering; functions and advanced formulas; charts & graphs.

Excel 3 - Advanced Mon; 5-7P; Nov 5, 12 & 19; 6 Hrs; $75.

T3-D formulas; subtotals; data analysis & pivot tables.

Beekeeping Wed; 6:30-8:30P; Oct 3-Nov 21; One Saturday TBD; $200.

Topics covered would include: Bee biology and behavior, getting started with beekeeping, seasonal hive management, equipment choice and construction, pest and disease identification, honey harvesting, winter prep and hive packing.

VT YouthWorks Career Pathways Bootcamp Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri; 8:00-12:00; Oct 15 - Nov 9; $1,150.

Explore a variety of your own interests and strengths while building academic, work readiness, and technical skills. Students in this 80 hour program will earn industry recognized certifications, create a personal career plan, and improve workplace skills in reading, writing, and math. The training includes 20 hours of work experience in a production wood shop to practice transferable job skills in a hands-on setting.

Department of Labor WIOA eligible students may qualify for free tuition and other assistance as well as $10.50/hour compensation for work experience hours.

Participants receive help finding and applying for jobs and/or pursuing further training.

Cooking and Eating Sustainably Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op Join us each Wednesday from 5:30-7:30P $30 per class Sep 19 - Feeding the Microbiome Within Sep 26 - Cooking with Apples Oct 3 - Intro to Biological Compatibility Oct 10 - Carbon-conscious Farming Oct 17 - Herbs for Aches and Pains Oct 24 - Extending your Winter Squash Repertoire See full listings and descriptions at middlebury.

For more information check out our website www.hannafordcareercenter.org/adult-education

The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or handicapping conditions.

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PAGE 14A — Addison Independent, Thursday, September 27, 2018

Spotlight on the race for the Vermont Senate The six candidates for the Senate seats representing Addison County, Huntington and Buel’s Gore were asked to comment on five important issues.

Today, we asked each of the six

local candidates for the Vermont Senate to address agriculture with the following prompt: Dairy farms are in crisis with low milk prices, high supply and not enough demand. The number of Ver-

Marie Audet — Independent Dairy farmers like me understand that farming is no longer just about the milk. The future of farming is not about the numbers of farms or their size, or type of farm. Today, farming success relies on our ability to balance multiple demands while remaining profitable. We need to make products people want to buy, in a way that is healthy for the animals, our communities, and the environment. Improving and maintaining water quality is our priority.

We need to adhere to ever-changing and increasing regulations. We need to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. And we need to be early adopters, pursuing opportunities for diversifying our revenue and creating value-added products and services.

Milk in the United States is priced on an antiquated federal system beyond farmers’ control, dating back to the Great Depression. Secretary Tebbetts is correct: solutions will take federal action and working with other states. Congressman Peter Welch said it best last week, “Dairy farmers want trade, not aid.”

Dairy is part of a global market. The administration’s trade wars are disrupting markets for our whey that we have built over many years. Where we have the most opportunity to strengthen our Vermont farms lies in shifting our approach. When we start from a place that farms are important for our future food security, and they are providing ecosystem benefits for all Vermonters, that farmers want to do good, we can achieve our goals for a sustainable future.

For now, we will continue to see a steady decline in the number of dairy farms. Prolonged periods of depressed milk prices are accelerating the changing face of dairy. Some of our neighbors retire and sell the farm as their retirement. Some farmers, like other businesses, are just not in a position to take several years of bad pay. It takes a toll. The challenges are many, but one thing is for certain: our farms are important. Dairy helps

to keep our dollars local, whether it is in our local cheese plants, local agribusinesses, supply stores, banks, insurance companies, and more. In fact, Vermont Dairy creates $2.2 billion in economic activity in our state each year, approximately $385,000,000 in Addison County.

My family has been farming together since 1958. Farming has always been and always will be all-consuming, hard work. Yet, our next generation remains steadfast.

They have chosen to remain in our community and are raising their young families here. To ensure that our hope — and the hope of hundreds of other Vermont farmers — is not misplaced, we need our state government to support our innovation instead of implementing punitive measures. Money is better spent on improvements, and diversification. Farmers and their partners like UVM and NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) are moving toward a sustainable future. We need more legislators in Montpelier who understand and best represent our unique perspective and challenges.

In my running mate Paul Ralston, I have found a solid partner. We can do better.

mont dairy farms has declined from around 3,500 in 1980 to fewer than 725 today, and more are going out of business each year. Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts recently wrote an op-ed suggesting Vermont

look at better ways to pay Vermont dairy farmers for their milk. But can Vermont create a successful model to change how dairy farmers are paid on its own, or will that have to be solved at the federal level? Specifically,

Christopher Bray — Democrat When I joined the Vermont legislature in 2007, I requested a seat on the House Agriculture Committee. In the first weeks of that session, I voted for a $6 million milk price support payment — on top of an earlier $5 million payment. Commodity milk prices then were as low as they are now, and dairy farmers were going out of business at a record pace. The state’s emergency measures were not a sustainable solution.

I responded to this dire situation with H.522, “The Viability of Vermont Agriculture,” the first of many steps I’ve taken to support dairying while expanding what we mean by food and agriculture. Today we also recognize and support local milk, butter, cheeses and ice creams; fruits and vegetables; vineyards and wineries; orchards and cider making; grain and hops production for brewing, distilling and baking; hemp and biomass for energy and fiber; nurseries and greenhouses; honey and maple syrup; beef, chicken, pork and the slaughter and packing facilities to turn them into specialty products; and a thousand more bright spots in our rapidly growing and diversifying food and agricultural economy.

This expansion has been driven by the Farm to Plate bill, which I introduced in 2009. In the last 8 years, we have added over 7,700 new jobs, and over $100 million in increased revenue. Today there are actually more farms in the state than a decade ago.

Some dairy farmers, for reasons that are complex and personal, have chosen not to join these new markets, opting to stay in the federal milk market, which they voted to enter in 2000, and which they can vote to exit.

Because Vermonters deeply care for our farm neighbors and agricultural history, we support farming through over $100 million in annual supports.

But Vermont cannot change market fundamentals: a worldwide glut of milk has predictably produced low prices that our state cannot change.

As a former Secretary of the Vermont Milk Commission, I have

looked deeply into the business of milk. For decades, with each painful period of low milk prices, we have heard over and over from farmers and coops, “This time it’s different. This time, we are going to change the pricing scheme.” It has not happened. The problem is that some actors in the dairy world gain even more power with each milk pricing cycle. The commodity market is driven by producing milk cheaper than one’s competitors, and acquiring those who cannot keep up. The result is a shrinking farm population.

Vermont will always produce milk; it will be produced by fewer and larger farms. I will continue to support agriculture, and I will continue to develop our very successful Vermont model: new products, marketed and sold as Vermont products, with our hallmarks of high quality and the non-commodity pricing that comes with having a direct relationship with one’s appreciative and willing customers — customers who value their farmers and producers and who pay fair prices, not those dictated by the federal system.

what measures would you propose if you’re elected to the Senate to help Vermont’s dairy farmers? Please address the decline of dairy farms, how dairy farms are paid, and your solutions.

Peter Briggs — Republican To combat the low milk price and over supply, I would support a national program, of when the price drops below a break even price (example $18/hundred weight) the percent of milk causing the price to drop (1 percent – 5 percent) would be left at the farm for other uses. This would stabilize the supply and price while totally negating the need for government subsidies. As the price is set by the federal government and the co-ops are the only handler of milk for the most part, pricing is a federal and co-op problem.

But when it comes to what Vermont can do, the increasing tax burden and regulation burden are costs not only for the farms but for all the businesses that farms do business with. These costs get passed on to the farms that have no control over the pricing of milk and must simply turn the costs into debt or bankruptcy if the price is too low.

As far as increasing markets, I would support the federal effort to negotiate fair trade.

A growing number of small farms are going out due to the cost of complying with government requirements to meet water quality standards. When the government requires pollution control systems that cost more then the value of the

farm, the choice is to sell out. It is disappointing that after 30+ years of lake clean up efforts there is still no empirical data to prove any of the efforts being made are doing what the computer models say they will, as a recent Douglas Hoffer audit (May 21,2018 / Rpt. No. 1803) pointed out. You can read the audit report here: auditor.vermont. gov/sites/auditor/files/documents/ AAFM%20BMP%20Program%20 Final%20Report_0.pdf.

Archie Flower — Libertarian “No farms, no food.”

Before I begin my remarks on the state of Vermont’s agriculture and farms, I’d like to thank the Addison Independent for inviting me to write, and to share my thoughts on this and several topics to come. Civic discourse is vital to our republic, and journalism like this provides a necessary forum to engage our neighbors in discussions.

I was born in Middlebury and I’ve lived all my life in Vermont, though never on an active farm. I grew up watching my grandmother tend her garden, very proudly and lovingly connected to the earth, the soil which sustains our communities. Farmers show this kind of love and pride on a much deeper and wider scale — it’s not just their business, it’s their way of life. This past Sunday I had the pleasure to be invited by the Vermont Young Farmers Coalition to tour two farms in Starksboro. These young farmers spoke with passion and vision about how they wanted to make a life out of their chosen field.

I believe that Montpelier needs to empower them to do so, mainly by getting out of their way.

I’ve been asked to write about the crisis that dairy farmers face today; and to be clear there is a crisis going on. Dairy farms across our country are going out of business at an alarming rate, and Vermont is not immune.

Locally, we see consolidation into bigger farms is changing the nature of the business and the character of our landscape. This ought to be cause for concern for all, not just dairy farmers. “You are what you eat” is a very intimate and personal reality when considered alongside these trends.

My expertise is in information technology, so I can’t speak directly to solutions for farms and farmers.

But in studying this issue one thing is very clear to me: the amount of regulation, market interference, market

distortions, and over all government control of the agricultural industry is nothing less than breathtaking in scope. It’s all too reminiscent of what the Declaration of Independence says about King George: “He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.”

One of my key planks does offer a solution in the general sense: if elected, I’ll push for an amendment to the Vermont Constitution abolishing property tax and eminent domain.

This will give farmers breathing room to be more adaptive to market needs, rather than farming by government fiat. Opening the market up with genuine deregulation (rather than the typical shell game played when that word is used) will allow competition and market forces to grow a new agricultural eco-system, sustainable now and into the future.

Farms and the agricultural industry ought to be run by those who know best — farmers — rather than being run by central planning bureaucrats in Montpelier.

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Spotlight on the race for the Vermont Senate Ruth Hardy — Democrat Many hardworking dairy farmers are struggling, and some are in crisis or near closure. Dairy farms are decreasing in number and those that remain are, on average, becoming larger. Unfortunately, over-supply of milk and low dairy prices are not problems Vermont can solve on its own. Dairy products, like most agricultural products, are subject to national and international markets and economies. A national over-supply of milk and an international trade war have both had detrimental effects on dairy pricing and profits.

However, while Vermont’s small portion of the international market is not big enough to sway national prices, supply, or federal policy, we can work with regional partners on initiatives similar to the Northeast Dairy Compact, which provided higher milk prices for New England dairy farmers. We can support programs that spur agricultural innovation such as the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative, programs that keep land in agricultural production like the Current Use taxation program, and programs that support renewable energy production on farms.

We can also take care of Vermont farmers. Most farms are run by families who struggle with the same issues affecting many Vermont families, including a lack of affordable health care and accessible childcare.

Tackling these issues will help farmers, farm workers, and all Vermont

workers and businesses.

Farmers also struggle to find workers who will take on the difficult daily work of farming. Advocating for a strong guest worker program and protecting the rights of immigrant farm laborers in Vermont is important to ensure a sufficient labor supply.

Additionally, our communities and immigrant farm workers themselves would benefit from better access to resources such as transportation, health care, and healthy foods, as well as fair wages, benefits, and housing, better integrating these valuable newcomers into our tight-knit towns.

Many farmers, particularly

dairy and livestock farmers, feel over-regulated and under-supported.

While there are resources and funds available to assist farmers, they are not often clear or easily accessible, and regulations can seem arbitrary and punitive. We, as a county and state, farmers and non-farmers, need to discuss issues collaboratively and without blame, finding solutions that can work for all Vermonters.

Finally, while this question was specifically about dairy farming, not all farmers in Addison County are dairy farmers. There are many other types of farmers, including new farmers who are diversifying agriculture with an entrepreneurial and value-added approach. Some of these farmers are helping older farmers transition to retirement by purchasing long-standing dairy farms and converting the land to new crops and enterprises.

Diversification is important for both economic and environmental sustainability. We need a broader, less siloed agricultural policy and economy in Vermont. We should create stronger links between dairy, maple, and artisan food and drink enterprises, and greater integration of tourism, forestry, and agriculture through the promotion of Vermont’s working landscape. The overall economy and identity of Vermont needs healthy dairy farms and farmers, so we should all be willing to solve these problems together.

Paul Ralston — Independent Farming is an important part of Vermont’s economy and our traditional way of life. People farm because they love the land and love their animals. Farming is difficult.

Dairy farming has become even more difficult. Vermont farms need to export their products in order to succeed. U.S. dairies, including Vermont’s, are being hurt by our federally self-inflicted trade war with all our important export markets. Mexico was a big and growing market for our dairy products. We had made important inroads into the Chinese market, where Chinese consumers had become concerned with local dairy contamination. Australia and New Zealand have happily replaced the U.S. there. The U.S. Congress must reassert its traditional role in oversight of trade agreements.

Vermont state government will have little or no impact on macro dairy pricing, baring what no one wants, state taxpayer-funded subsidies.

There are many people around the world that need good nutrition, and Vermont dairy products can help

nourish them. Vermont co-ops and value-added producers have brought important dairy-based products to market that are more shelf-stable and can be exported to other markets.

Products like a variety of cheeses,

dried milk and milk proteins, baby formula ingredients, and nutritional supplements present growing opportunities for Vermont dairy.

Some dairy farmers have converted to organic practices and found new markets. Production in that sector has caught up with demand.

A switch to organics is still a calculated financial risk, as the bulk of U.S. consumers have yet to show they are willing to regularly pay the premiums necessary to support organic practices.

Vermont state government still can and must help farmers. When planning our state’s water quality initiatives (see next article), the state must help farmers to contain nutrients on their farm fields and build good soil, thus reducing the cost of fertilizing and reducing nutrient erosion into our waters. These will be cost effective investments, investments in improving technologies and practices. We can help farmers while helping improve the waters of the state. Marie Audet and I believe we can do better.

Look for candidate thoughts on more issues in next Thursday’s Addison Independent.

Violinist Skærved to perform at college

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College Department of Music presents violinist Peter Sheppard Skærved in concert on Friday, Sept.

28, at 8 p.m. in a salon-style performance that sets the music of our time in counterpoint with the rich repertoire for violin from the 17th century.

Sheppard Skærved is the dedicatee of well over 400 works for solo violin by composers such as George Rochberg, Judith Weir, Michael Finnissy and Hans Werner Henze.

He regularly appears as a soloist in over 30 countries. His discography is extensive, ranging from cycles of sonatas by Beethoven and Telemann, the complete quartets of David Matthews, Michael Tippett, and cycles of concerti from Haydn to Henze.

He has won awards from the “BBC Music” magazine, been nominated for a Gramophone Award, as well as a GRAMMY for a concerto recording in 2007. He records for NMC, Chandos, Naxos, Metier and Toccata. Director of an acclaimed series of concerts at Wiltons Music Hall in London, Sheppard Skærved is the founder and leader of the Kreutzer Quartet and the Munich-based Ensemble Triolog. He regularly appears as director and soloist with ensembles such as the Zagreb Soloists and Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen.

Sheppard Skærved is the only British violinist to have been invited to play on Paganini’s violin il Cannone more than once (five times in particular) and he regularly gives recitals on the prestigious collection of historic instruments at the Library of Congress, Washington. He is also acclaimed for his collaborative work with museums, working regularly with the British Mu-

seum, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Galleries, Victoria and Albert Museum and worldwide.

He plays on a 1698 Stradivari owned by Joseph Joachim from the collections of the Royal Academy of Music, where he is the Fellow of Performance Studies.

The public is welcome to this free concert at Robison Hall, in the Mahaney Center for the Arts at 72 Porter Field Road on the Middlebury College campus. Free parking is available. For more information call 802-443-5221 or visit middlebury. edu/arts.

CYCLISTS ROLL ALONG a country road in the 13th Annual Kelly Brush Ride powered by VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations on Sept. 8. The annual ride, which starts and finishes in Middlebury and winds through the Champlain Valley, drew more than 900 cyclists and 25 adaptive athletes, the highest participation ever. The event raised more than $590,000 for adaptive sports and ski racing safety.

Photo by Caleb Kenna

Kelly Brush Ride raises $596,000 ADDISON COUNTY — The 13th Annual Kelly Brush Ride powered

by VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations raised $596,000 for adaptive sports and ski racing safety. More than 900 cyclists and 25 adaptive athletes participated in the Sept. 8 event in Middlebury and environs making it the largest fundraiser to date for the Kelly Brush Foundation.

“We are grateful for this incredible level of support both in the number of riders and funds raised,” said Zeke Davisson, executive director of the Kelly Brush Foundation. “This support goes directly to enabling people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and em-

powered lives. It also allows us to do more to advocate for ski racing safety, educate about safety best practices and award grants to improve safety.”

The event, which this year included a golf scramble for the first time, funds the foundation’s two programs: the Active Fund, which provides grants for the purchase of adaptive sports equipment for people with spinal cord injuries, and the ski racing safety program.

The Active Fund has awarded more than 650 grants in 47 states.

The foundation has also awarded more than 150 grants to improve ski racing safety in every state with alpine

racing venues and funded more than 15 miles of safety “B” netting to make courses safer.

The Kelly Brush Ride powered

by VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations is made possible thanks to the generosity of many participants, volunteers and sponsors including the event’s hosts on the Middlebury Ski Team and more than 30 other generous sponsors.

The Kelly Brush Foundation was founded in 2006 by Kelly and her family after Kelly sustained a spinal cord injury while racing in an NCAA alpine ski race for the Middlebury College ski team.

Vergennes Police Log VERGENNES — Police in Vergennes on Sept. 21 cited a New York resident for driving under the influence of alcohol, test refusal, after her vehicle allegedly struck a school bus on Main Street. Police said both the bus and the vehicle were traveling north near Vergennes City Hall when the accident occurred and that no one was injured.

Cited was Sabina Ronald, 32, of Rexhall, N.Y. Police allege her blood-alcohol content tested at almost three times the legal limit at roadside, but that Ronald refused to take an evidentiary test at the station.

Police said Ronald’s record includes two earlier DUI convictions.

In other action between Sept. 17 and 23, Vergennes police: On Sept. 17: • Took a report that a vehicle struck a car parked on Green Street and left the scene of the accident; police said they believe they have identified the driver at fault, and the incident remains under investigation.

• Dealt with a parking problem at Vergennes Union High School.

On Sept. 19: • Served an abuse-prevention order on a female North Maple Street resident.

• Began investigating a Panton woman’s report that a man had looked into her Panton Road home’s bathroom window; police said an investigation is ongoing.

On Sept. 20: • Took a report of a minor Sept.

14 accident for insurance purposes.

• Calmed arguing Walker Avenue neighbors.

On Sept. 21: • Checked a report of a man in need of medical attention on the lawn near Shaw’s Supermarket; when police arrived the man vomited and said he had a broken back and foot, but at first said he could not afford medical treatment. Police and Vergennes Area Rescue Squad

personnel persuaded him to go to the UVM Medical Center.

• Sent the department Drug Recognition Expert to help Bristol police evaluate a suspect, who police said was impaired.

• Looked into a loud-music complaint at a Hillside Drive apartment and found no problem.

On Sept. 22 dealt with a two-car accident on South Water Street.

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United Way (Continued from Page 1A) established charitable organizations like United Way, which are competing with an ever growing list of other causes for limited philanthropic dollars.

The community has raised and reinvested more than $17 million back into Addison County during UWAC’s 50 years, according to Van Vorst.

The way people give is changing, and the UWAC board on Monday acknowledged this by voting unanimously to end its longstanding tradition of asking its partner nonprofits to suspend their individual fundraising efforts between late September and Thanksgiving, when the annual United Way campaign is in full swing.

“The board felt it was contrary to our mission, to restrict anyone from giving to our funded partners,” Van Vorst said. “We encourage that our partners continue to fundraise and support of the work they’re doing in Addison County. We do ask that they reflect our support of them, but we encourage them to ‘go for it.’

“We want to support the work they’re doing in every way possible, and that includes encouraging gifts to those organizations,” Van Vorst added. “If we’re building the right relationships with our donors — and I feel we have a long history of doing that — I’m not worried about the impact to our campaign.”

Prior to joining United Way in June, Van Vorst had served as development director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. She was one of 40 applicants for the top United Way job vacated last December by Kate McGowan, now the interim director of Brattleboro’s Center for New Leadership.

Providing key support to Van Vorst in the United Way office will be Barr, who will officially join the agency in three weeks. She currently serves as marketing and development coordinator for the Vergennes Partnership, an organization charged with overseeing the health of the city’s downtown.

Barr succeeds Nancy Luke, who recently left to become a regional director for the American Heart Association.

As usual, UWAC will bring attention to its campaign — and the needs of the nonprofits it is supporting — at its annual “Days

UNITED WAY OF Addison County Board Chair John Dale, left, Development and Marketing Director Amy Bodette Barr and Executive Director Helena Van Vorst have announced a $660,000 fundraising campaign goal for 2018. Dale and his wife are campaign co-chairs.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

of Caring,” slated for Thursday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 29. A combined total of 320 volunteers, ranging from teens to retirees, will converge on 27 local nonprofits to help with chores ranging from grant writing to washing windows.

Many of the helpers will be on loan from Addison County businesses, as well as Middlebury College.

There will be plenty of opportunities between now and next June for people to contribute to the United Way’s 2018 fund drive.

Many local businesses continue to offer payroll deduction options for employees to set aside their United Way contributions. The organization also solicits individual contributions at the following levels: Leadership Society ($1,000 to $1,249), Robert Frost Society ($1,250 to $9,999), and the Alexis de Tocqueville Society ($10,000 to $24,999).

Folks are additionally being asked to invest in the future of their local United Way and the nonprofits it serves.

As part of its landmark 50th birthday, UWAC last year established a “Legacy Society” endowment fund that will be built with 50 independent gifts of more than $1,000, in the form of charitable annuities and cash contributions. Once established, the Legacy Society money will be combined with an existing $1.1 million UWAC endowment fund.

That pot of money will be invested and generate income that would help bridge shortfalls in future Unite Way fund drives.

SPECIAL EVENTS In the meantime, people should stay tuned this fall and winter for special events to raise money for the 2015 campaign.

There will be a “Spin United” challenge in which participants get friends and family to sponsor them for a marathon stationary bicycle spinning session. Last year’s riders pedaled their way to more than $11,000 for the cause.

A “Dine the United Way” will see participating restaurants donate to UWAC a small percentage or set amount from meal receipts on a given day or days.

Middlebury College has scheduled a UWAC benefit raffle for its Oct. 6 home football game against Amherst.

Though she just joined the United Way, Van Vorst is well aware of its importance to the community and its most vulnerable citizens.

“The programs supported through the community’s contributions serve our neighbors, friends, and family during every stage of their life,” she said. “When a young mom turns to WomenSafe for help, she may also rely on the Open Door Clinic for health care, Mary Johnson Children’s Center for early education for her child, Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects for fresh vegetables and other basic needs, the Turning Point Center for recovery support, Vermont Adult Learning for GED certification, and Addison County Transit Resources to get her to all those places.

“Working so closely with these and our 20 other funded partners gives UWAC the unique position of both identifying and addressing gaps in service and looking for opportunities to build and support collaboration. A gift to UWAC is a holistic gift that benefits the whole community.”

Check unitedwayaddisoncounty. org and the Addison Independent for future updates on United Way events.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

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What’s in a name — a championship?

Mookie Betts.

What kind of name is that, for a grown-up? Or a big league ball player?

Sounds like a character in a kids’ book, or a cartoon figure. Who’s next — Pippi Longstocking, Wile E. Coyote?

“Mookie Betts” indeed. Best Red Sox name since Coco Crisp.

When he comes up to the plate as the lead-off hitter for the Red Sox, you’re justified in asking, “Who’s that high school kid?”

He’s so slight, just 5-foot-9, and he wears those kinda baggy pants and shows a lot of red sock, like the old days.

This young man, Mookie, can play.

Only 25, in his first four full years in the majors, he has been an All-Star three times and twice won the Gold Glove as the best defensive player at his position.

Right now, he leads the Major Leagues this season in batting average, runs scored, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and WAR (Wins Above Replacement: ask someone else to explain it. Trust me, it’s an important marker of performance).

He will likely win the MVP (Most Valuable Player) Award in the American League. His only real competition is from his teammate, slugger J.D. Martinez.

With one more stolen base (which he will undoubtedly get — or already has by the time of this publication), he will become only the 13th member of the exclusive 30-30 Club in the American League: 30 or more home runs, 30 or more steals in a single season. (Only one other player in Red Sox history is in the 30-30 Club. Do you know who it is? Answer below.)

You have to admire too the way Mookie plays — with such exuberance, joie de vivre: he plays the game with a smile on his face, despite the grind of 162 games in 180 days.

He reminds me of the early Nomar, maybe my favorite Sox player ever.

At the same time, he plays with remarkable restraint — never argues with the umpire about balls and strikes. Just says, “OK, I’ll hit it the (See Lindholm, Page 4B)

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Middlebury stickers win two, remain undefeated MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College field hockey team remained undefeated by topping two top-10 opponents this past weekend, both on the Panthers’ home turf.

The 7-0 Panthers are the top-ranked team in NCAA Division III and will visit Colby on Saturday.

On Sunday, Sept. 23, the Panthers topped No. 5 Babson, 2-1, dropping the Beavers to 7-2. Babson struck first on an Ashley Tango goal 8:39 into the game, an 8-yard bullet inside the left post after she worked into open space in the Panther circle.

Middlebury knotted the score about four minutes later. Danielle Brown moved to the left side of the Beaver goal, spun around and fired a shot into the left side of the cage.

The Panthers best chance to take the lead in the first half came on a penalty corner with about 10 minutes left, but Babson goalie Cassidy Riley (six saves) kicked away Julia Richards’s (See Panther field hockey, Page 3B)

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SOPHOMORE Peter Scibilia ran for a career-high 184 yards in the Panthers’ 37-24 win over Bowdoin Saturday.

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Panther eleven rallies past Bowdoin MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College football team scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter on Saturday to erase a 24-23 deficit and pull out a 37-24 victory over visiting Bowdoin (0-2). The Panthers evened their record heading into a game this Saturday at Colby.

Middlebury took the lead 22 seconds into the fourth quarter when reserve quarterback Will Jernigan capped a six-play, 90-yard drive with a 16-yard touchdown run. A 21-yard carry by Drew Jacobs and a 48-yard scamper by Peter Scibilia set up a score that made it 29-24.

Midway through the fourth quarter the Panthers drove 48 yards, all on the ground to score on a Conrado Banky end-around three yards out.

Jernigan hit Jimmy Connell for the two-point conversion to create the 37-24 final score.

Middlebury running backs Scibilia (184 yards) and Jacobs (105 yards)

became the first Panther duo to rush 72 yards in under a minute to make it for at least 100 yards in a game since 23-11. A 24-yard pass from Meservy 1995. to Jernigan was the key play on the Scibilia scored on a drive, and Meservy four-yard rush at 3:27 hit tight end Frank of the first quarter to Middlebury running Cosolito on a fade put Middlebury up backs Scibilia (184 route for the TD. 7-3. Linebacker Pete yards) and Jacobs The Polar Bears’ Huggins forced a (105 yards) became Richam scored on Bowdoin fumble at the first Panther a 75-yard run on the Middlebury 43the next play from yard line to set up the duo to rush for at scrimmage to make least 100 yards in it 23-18 at the half. score.

An impressive in- a game since 1995.

Bowdoin took the terception by Panther lead late in the third defensive end Charles quarter by taking Roselle set up the next score: Quar- advantage of an interception on the terback Jack Meservy found Banky Panther eight-yard line. Three plays for an 18-yard touchdown. later, after a penalty, Polar Bear QB Middlebury’s Jack Pistorius Austin McCrum found Gregory blocked a punt to create a safety later Olson from 20 yards to give his team in the first quarter to make it 16-3. a short-lived, 24-23 lead.

Bowdoin’s Nate Richman scored Scibilia’s career-high 184 yards on a five-yard run late in the quarter. came on 22 carries, while Jacobs The Panthers answered by covering ran 22 times for his 105 yards, also

a career best. The Panthers gained 344 yards overall on the ground.

Meservy completed 16 of 24 passes for two touchdowns, but tossed three interceptions, while Jernigan completed one of five passed while rushing for 36 yards.

Cosolito caught four passes for 55 yards, while Banky finished with three receptions for 44 yards. On defense Coltrane Marcus led the Panther defense with 13 tackles, while Jonathan Hobart had nine to go along with an interception and fumble recovery.

Richam broke the Bowdoin school record for rushing, finishing the contest with 30 carries for 288 yards, 227 in the first half. McCrum completed 20 for 39 passes for 206 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions.

The teams combined for more than 1,000 yards of total offense, with Middlebury earning a 540-495 edge.

Sports BRIEFS

Milton outscores Mount Abe boys

BRISTOL — Visiting Milton on Tuesday scored three first-half goals and hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Mount Abraham Union High School boys’ soccer team.

Milton edged over .500 at 3-2-2, and the Eagles dropped to 2-4-1 after the Lake Division result.

Zach Logan gave Milton the lead in the ninth minute. After Weston Allred equalized for the Eagles five minutes later, Yellowjackets Ethan Jones and Dick Desouza both capitalized on loose balls to put their team up at the break.

The Eagles held Milton to one shot on goal in the second half, but only Silas Burgess found the net for Mount Abe, in the 56th minute.

Eagle goalie Ethan DeWitt stopped seven shots, and Milton’s Sean Dooley made eight saves.

Local runners shine at Vt. Sun events at Branbury

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Field Hockey 9/26 Mt. Mansfield at Mt. Abe.... Ppd. to 10/8 9/26 Woodstock at OV............................Late 9/26 S. Burlington at MUHS...... Ppd. to 10/8 Boys’ Soccer 9/24 OV vs. Springfield.............................1-0 9/25 VUHS vs. MUHS..............................1-0 9/25 Milton vs. Mt. Abe.............................3-2 Girls’ Soccer 9/26 Milton at Mt. Abe...................Postponed 9/26 VUHS at MUHS................. Ppd. to 9/27 COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 9/23 Midd. vs. Babson..............................2-1 9/26 Midd. at Skidmore...........................Late Men’s Soccer 9/23 Midd. vs. Hamilton................. 2-1 (2OT) Women’s Soccer 9/23 Midd. vs. Hamilton............................3-1

SALISBURY — Brandon native Corey Robinson won the seventh annual Vermont Sun Half Marathon this past Sunday with a time of 1:25:21, bettering the 2017 record by 15 seconds. Matthew Jerauld of Round Lake, N.Y., was runner up, cruising through the 13.1-mile race in 1:29:15.

The women’s winner was Isabelle Dickens of South Glens Falls, N.Y. Her time of 1:33:22 just missed

breaking the women’s record. Burlington’s Siobhan Donegan claimed second in 1:44:03.

“With the great conditions today I thought I had a good chance at the record. It was close but, I made it!” exclaimed Robinson, a triathlete who has also won the Vermont Sun Triathlon.

The half marathon was held at Branbury State Park in Salisbury (See Runners, Page 4B)

COREY ROBINSON OF Brandon cruised through the 13.1-mile Vermont Sun Half Marathon at Branbury State Park at a 6:31-per-mile pace to set a course record of 1:25:21.

NEW HAVEN’S AMANDA Bodette chopped more than a minute off the old record in winning the 5K race at Branbury State Park in Salisbury on Sunday.

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football 9/28 Rutland at MUHS.......................... 7 PM 9/28 Mt. Abe/VUHS at Milton................ 7 PM 9/29 Bellows Falls at OV...................... 1 PM 10/5 MUHS at Burr & Burton................ 7 PM 10/6 Mt. Abe/VUHS at B. Falls............. 1 PM 10/6 Mt. Anthony at OV........................ 3 PM Field Hockey 9/28 Mt. Abe at CVU............................. 4 PM 9/29 U-32 at MUHS.............................10 AM 9/29 Springfield at OV.........................11 AM 10/2 Mt. Abe at Colchester.............. 3:45 PM 10/2 MUHS at Burlington................. 3:45 PM 10/2 Fair Haven at OV.......................... 4 PM 10/4 MUHS at Mt. Abe..................... 3:45 PM 10/4 OV at Burr & Burton...................... 4 PM Boys’ Soccer 9/27 OV at Arlington Tourney............. 5/7 PM 9/28 Missisquoi at Mt. Abe............... 4:30 PM 9/28 Milton at MUHS....................... 4:30 PM 9/29 Woodstock at OV.........................10 AM 9/29 Spaulding at VUHS....................... 1 PM 10/3 VUHS at Milton............................. 4 PM 10/3 MUHS at Missisquoi..................... 4 PM 10/3 Fair Haven at OV.......................... 4 PM 10/3 Mt. Abe at Spaulding.................... 4 PM 10/6 MUHS at Spaulding...................... 3 PM 10/6 VUHS at Mt. Abe.......................... 3 PM Girls’ Soccer 9/28 Bellows Falls at OV................. 4:30 PM 9/29 Milton at MUHS...........................10 AM

(See Schedule, Page 4B)

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Tucker Moulton pushes the ball between Commodore defenders Jonathan Willis, left, and Kai Williams Tuesday in Vergennes. The Commodores won the game, 1-0 Independent photo/Trent Campbell

VUHS boys shut down Tigers

Commodore first-half goal enough to surprise MUHS

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ soccer team came into rainy Vergennes on Tuesday on the heels of

a strong performance in a 2-0 win at Mount Abraham on the previous Saturday — the same Eagle team that had defeated the Commodores at VUHS last week, 4-0.

All signs pointed to the talented Tigers continuing to march through the Lake Division.

But a VUHS team that could be (See Soccer, Page 2B)

Photos credit: Pat Hendrick Photography

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Area drivers clinch Devil’s Bowl titles Warren, Shepard are track champions

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WEST HAVEN — It was a big night for Addison County drivers at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sunday as the track hosted its Championship Night finale. Orwell’s Tim LaDuc won the Sportsman Modified feature, while Salisbury’s Brent Warren and Vergennes racer Kaleb Shepard each nailed down 2018 track titles.

Warren finished eighth in a Limited Sportsman event, just good enough to claim the series title.

Shepard was fourth in a Mini Stock race and cruised to the crown in that series.

LaDuc dominated a 30-lap race in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Sportsman Modified division of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. LaDuc took the lead on lap 11 and drove away for his second win of the season and the 52nd of his career at Devil’s Bowl.

LaDuc finished second behind New York driver Kenny Tremont Jr. in the series standings, with Brandon’s Joey Scarborough in third after finishing in 14th in the race.

Brandon’s Jake Scarborough finished second in Sunday’s race; Brandon’s Vince Quenneville Jr. took sixth; and Middlebury’s Justin Comes was seventh.

New York’s Paolo Pascarella won a 20-lap finale in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman division,

his third victory of the season.

Shoreham’s Anthony Warren finished fourth.

Salisbury’s Brent Warren narrowly won the Limited Sportsman title after an eighth-place finish. Warren took the track championship by five points over New York’s Travis Billington and 10 points over Pascarella.

New York driver P.J. Bleau won his second straight Portland Glass Mini Stock event. Cornwall’s Jake Barrows finished fifth, one spot behind Shepard.

Shepard scored five victories during a breakout season and also finished third in NASCAR Division IV national standings.

Milton’s Shawn Moquin was the runner-up in the track standings, followed by Panton’s Mike Preston in third.

West Rutland’s Andrew FitzGerald earned the first win of his Super Stock career in the division’s 20-lap feature, while his father, Scott Fitzgerald, finished second. Chris Murray of Fair Haven was third and coasted to the track title, having won 10 of his 19 starts. Orwell’s Ronnie Alger was ninth in the race.

New York’s Dakota Green drove to his second win of the season in the Friend Construction 500cc Mini Sprint division’s 15-lap race. Springfield’s Cody O’Brien, 13, finished third to clinch the division title and

KALEB SHEPARD OF Vergennes won his first Devil’s Bowl Speedway track championship in the Portland Glass Mini Stock division Sunday.

Photo by Alan Ward

BRENT WARREN OF Salisbury won the first-ever championship in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Limited Sportsman division at Devil’s Bowl.

Photo by Josh Ryan

become the youngest title winner in Devil’s Bowl history. Brandon’s Kevin Smith was fifth in the race.

Richie Turner of Highgate pre-

Soccer (Continued from Page 1B) finding its identity had other ideas: For the second straight game the Division III Commodores got an opportunistic first-half goal against a D-I foe and made it stand up with strong defense in a 1-0 win.

At 3-4 the Commodores have moved into the top half of the D-III standings, and now they are growing more confident.

And senior co-captain Ezekiel Palmer, whose first-half goal on Tuesday proved to be the difference, said that confidence that created Tuesday’s win and Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Missisquoi came from hard work to fix what was going wrong after a 1-4 start.

“We’ve got a young team, a lot of sophomores, and we’ve being preparing for the physicality of games, like Middlebury today and Missisquoi,” Palmer said. “I think the work we’ve put into practice has really come out, and we’ve shown it on the field.”

Specifically, Palmer said, a teamwide focus on defensive tactics has turned things around after the Commodores surrendered 13 goals in their previous three games.

“We decided to put in a lot of focus on our defense and our shape, who should be stepping when and where,” Palmer said. “Because when we come up against teams like Middlebury they’re going to be switching balls from one side to the other. They’re very talented. So we prepared for that the last couple weeks, and it’s really shown the last couple games.”

MUHS Coach Reeves Livesay, whose team dropped to 3-3-1, kept his comments brief. He credited the Commodores for good offensive play in the first and for strong defense, but said the Tigers did not put their best foot forward in the first half. The stats backed him up: MUHS outshot VUHS by 5-3 in the first half and then by 15-2 after the break.

VERGENNES UNION HIGH School senior Robbie Bicknell spins away from Tiger sophomore Owen Connelly during Tuesday’s game in Vergennes.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

“It’s unfortunate we really waited until the second half to really up the pressure. They did a fantastic job in the first half, and we just gave their playmakers way too much time on the ball in the first half, and they took advantage of it,” Livesay said. “You have to show up on the field ready to go from the start.”

VUHS Coach Kevin Hayes noted fairly that a number of Tiger shots came from under pressure or from long range.

“I know they outshot us, but we expected that to happen,” Hayes said. “They’re going to get looks, but they didn’t get too many good ones.

The defense closed down fairly well today. We worked hard. That was the key today. We worked hard.”

He credited his back line — senior Jack Halpin and sophomore Tucker Stearns in the middle and sophomores Jon Willis and Robbie Bicknell on the flanks — and his central

defensive midfielders, juniors Jeffrey Stearns and Kai Williams. Halpin in particular played a smart positional game, disrupted Tiger advances, and headed the ball out of harm’s way.

“He did fantastic on Saturday, too, one-v-one he really closed down on guys. He’s got speed. He reads the game. He’s playing his best soccer,” Hayes said.

Opportunities were few in the first half, although Tiger striker Tucker Moulton and center middie Owen Palcsik each had chances, and Halpin headed away a corner kick struck by Tiger center middie Eben Jackson from the right side that looked to be curling home. Jeffrey Stearns sent long balls to Palmer and middie Jarret Muzzy that the Tiger back line broke up — MUHS central defenders Ben Crawford and Spencer Doran played well.

Palmer’s goal came after a Muzzy throw-in deep down the right sideline.

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Palmer headed it toward the middle, and the ball bounced around the box and back to Palmer in a pocket of space about eight yards out from the right post. His eight-yard shot went into the upper right corner over Tiger goalie Lucas Palcsik (two saves).

After the break the Tigers equaled their first-half total of five shots in the first five minutes. Tiger central middies Ben Turner, Jackson and Palcsik helped their team control play in the half. But many MUHS shots were off target: VUHS sophomore goalie Gabriel Kadric made only four saves in all, three in the second half.

The first on goal came from overlapping left back Joseph Findlay seven minutes in. After Tiger right back Devon Kearns cleared away a Palmer header on a VUHS corner kick, Kearns had a golden chance on a Tiger counter in the half’s 11th minute. But his blast from 22 yards out skidded off the inside of the left post and bounced way.

The Tigers’ frustration continued, as they could not convert six corner kicks or two free kicks deep in VUHS territory, mostly as shots went high or wide, mostly, but not always, from distance. On the next-to-last corner kick VUHS defended the initial serve, but the Tigers worked the ball to Kearns again, almost at the same spot, and this time Kadric used his fingertips to deflect the ball just over the crossbar.

Down the stretch Bicknell, Palmer and Jeffrey Stearns broke up the final Tiger thrusts, and the Commodores celebrated.

Hayes said the Commodores are learning to take advantage of their chances as well as lock down the back, and he hopes they will not forget those lessons moving forward.

“Beating these guys, we feel good.

So we work hard, get to Saturday and Spaulding, and see how it goes,” Hayes said.

Palmer called Tuesday’s win huge for the Commodores.

“This one is massive. We’re going to take this one, and we’re going to take it on our shoulders and celebrate tonight,” he said. “We’ve got Spaulding on Saturday, homecoming and that’s as important as they all are. We want to win that one. If we win that one who knows how far we can go?”

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

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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE JUNIOR Sabrina Glaser scores a goal from 20 yards out during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Bowdoin.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Middlebury women still unbeaten MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College women’s soccer team won two NESCAC games this past weekend to improve to 7-0, 4-0 in league play, the team’s best start since 2009. The Panthers entered this week ranked No. 9 in NCAA Division III and will visit Colby on Saturday.

On this past Saturday the Panthers rolled past visiting Bowdoin, 3-1, dropping the Polar Bears to 2-3-1, 1-3 NESCAC. Middlebury scored 3:36 after the opening kickoff, when Alex Barber settled an Eliza Van Voorhis cross from the left side put a hard shot into the net off a Bowdoin defender.

At 11:41 Sabrina Glaser made it 2-0 when Polar Bear goalie Sabrina Albanese with a blast from 20 yards out, her team-leading fourth goal of the fall. With 4.4 seconds left in the half Simone Ameer made it 3-0 by bending a shot from the left side inside the far post.

The Polar Bears spoiled Middlebury’s bid for a shutout in the closing seconds, when Ali Dougal’s shot bounced off a defender and rolled into the net. Panther goalie Ursula Alwang made four saves, while two Bowdoin keepers combined for six stops. Middlebury outshot Bowdoin, 18-10.

On Sunday the Panthers won at Hamilton, 1-0, on a Leah Salzman goal with 13:34 to go. Salzman ran onto a long clear by a Panther defender and rolled a shot just inside the left post.

PANTHER JUNIOR GOALTENDER Ursula Alwang tips a high shot over the crossbar during Middlebury’s 3-1 win over Bowdoin.

The game was tight, and Middlebury outshot Hamilton by 18-17 as the Continentals fell to 3-2-1, 1-2

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Men’s soccer settles for split CLINTON, N.Y. — The Middlebury College men’s soccer team split a pair of NESCAC games this past weekend, rallying to win in double overtime at Hamilton on Sunday, 2-1, after losing at home to Bowdoin on Saturday, 1-0.

The Panthers, 3-2-1 overall and 2-2 in league play, will visit Colby on Saturday.

At Hamilton on Sunday Davis Oudet’s first career goal lifted Middlebury to the double overtime 2-1 victory.

Hamilton (4-3, 2-2 NESCAC) took a 1-0 lead early in the second

half when Jefri Schmidt scored on a set piece.

Middlebury’s Henry Wilhelm tied the game with 6:43 left in regulation by redirecting a Raffi Barsamian corner kick.

Oudet’s game-winning tally came with just 1:37 left in the second overtime on a corner kick that followed a play in which he hit the post on a Panther counter. Fazl Shaikh drove the ball from the left side to the near post, and Oudet headed high into the center of the net.

Panther goalie Matthew Hyer

made two saves in goal, while Thomas Benson made four stops for Hamilton. Middlebury earned a 2112 shots advantage.

On Saturday the Panthers fell to Bowdoin despite a 12-5 edge in shots. Bowdoin’s Drake Byrd scored the only goal on a restart with about 11 minutes gone, and Polar Bear goalie made five saves, including big stops on Daniel O’Grady (twice) and Ben Potter, to earn the shutout.

Hyer made three saves for Middlebury. Bowdoin improved to 3-3, 1-2 NESCAC.

Otter Valley to honor Hall of Fame inductees Saturday

BRANDON — The latest members of the Otter Valley Union High School Hall of Fame have been announced, and they will be honored at halftime of the school’s homecom-

ing football game on Sept. 29. That game vs. Bellows Falls will begin at 1 p.m.

The newest members of the OV Hall of Fame are:

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• The 1981 varsity field hockey team.

• The 1987 varsity debate team.

• Athletes Jeff Reed, Bill Holt, Shannon Bryant, Frank Mazza, Kim Fillioe and Sue Wyman.

• Coach Greg McClellan.

• Teacher Judy Dardeck.

• Community member Rod Drown.

Honorees are classified into distinct areas of service, including non-athletic teams, athletic teams, coaches, administrators, athletes, teaching staff and community members.

Also on OV’s homecoming day the girls’ soccer team will host Bellows Falls at 4:30 p.m. the boys’ soccer team will host Woodstock at 10 a.m., and the field hockey team will host Springfield at 11 a.m.

Schedule (Continued from Page 1B)

9/29 Missisquoi at VUHS.....................11 AM 10/1 OV at Leland & Gray.................... 4 PM 10/2 Rice at Mt. Abe............................. 4 PM 10/2 MUHS at Missisquoi..................... 4 PM 10/2 GMVS at VUHS............................ 4 PM 10/3 Long Trail at OV............................ 4 PM 10/5 VUHS at Mt. Abe.......................... 4 PM 10/5 MUHS at Spaulding...................... 4 PM COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 9/29 Midd. at Colby............................... Noon 10/6 Tufts at Midd................................. 1 PM Men’s Soccer 9/29 Midd. at Colby.......................... 1:30 PM 9/30 Midd. at Maine-Farmington........... 1 PM 10/6 Tufts at Midd............................ 1:30 PM Women’s Soccer 9/29 Midd. at Colby..............................11 AM 9/30 Midd. at N.E. College.................... Noon 10/3 Castleton at Midd.......................... 4 PM 10/6 Tufts at Midd............................ 1:30 PM Football 9/29 Midd. at Colby............................... 1 PM 10/6 Amherst at Midd....................... 1:30 PM

THE EXCEPTIONAL AND infectious play of Boston’s Mookie Betts, left, has helped the Red Sox win a record number of games. The 25-year-old’s playing reminds our columnist of the New York Giants’ Willie Mays, who also was an all-star at a young age.

Lindholm (Continued from Page 1B) single game. next one.”

Last Monday night, Mookie’s When he does hit a homer, he homer gave the Red Sox their margin doesn’t flip the bat or dog it around of victory against the Orioles for their the bases; he allows himself a quick 106th win this season, the most in club gesture of satisfaction, circles the history, breaking a mark set in 1912! bases at a good clip, and accepts the The historical player Mookie puts congratulations of teammates after he one most in mind of is actually . . . touches home. (wait for it) Willie Mays, the player the The exception was baseball cognoscenti his nine-minute at-bat generally regard as the Mookie Betts has against Toronto in best ever.

July. He hit the 13th hit three homers Willie came into the pitch he saw (he fouled in a single game Big Leagues when he off seven strikes) four times already, was just a kid, the “Say over the Monster into a Red Sox record Hey Kid,” 20 years old the darkness on to (surpassing Ted (Mookie was 21). He Lansdowne Street, a too was not a big man grand slam, leading Williams who had (5 foot, 11 inches, 180 the Red Sox to their three), and he did pounds in his heyday) 10th win in a row, a so in fewer atand he also played with record 66 wins before bats than anyone infectious enthusiasm. the All-Star break.

Willie was an All-Star else who has He ran a few steps times in 22 years, accomplished this 19 backwards facing won two MVPs, 11 his teammates in the feat.

Gold Gloves, hit 660 dugout, exulting on homers. his way to first base, stumbled in his I realize that’s a very high bar — excitement and almost fell, before who knows what can happen, but righting himself and touching them Mookie has a great start. His statistical all! averages are very comparable to Mookie has hit three homers in a Willie’s at the same point in his career. single game four times already, a Red Given Mookie’s athletic skills, it’s Sox record (surpassing Ted Williams no surprise he excels in other sports who had three), and he did so in fewer too. At Overton High School in at-bats than anyone else who has Nashville, Mookie was an All-City accomplished this feat. basketball player at point guard, On August 9th, Mookie became Player of the Year. only the 21st player in the Red Sox Now, in the off-season, he bowls 117 year history to hit for the cycle: professionally, actually participating a single, double, triple, homer in a on occasion in Professional Bowlers

Association events, even bowling a 300 game in the PBA World Series of Bowling last year.

One of Mookie’s best gifts to Red Sox fans is the redemption of the name “Mookie” itself, so thoroughly discredited by the Mets’ Mookie Wilson for hitting the grounder that skittered through Bill Buckner’s legs in the 1986 World Series.

Who of us who lived through that ’86 debacle ever thought we’d hear Fenway fans deliriously chanting “Mookie, Mookie!”

Our Mookie, Markus Lynn Betts (initials MLB) derived his nickname from a basketball favorite of his mom, Mookie Blaylock.

Mookie now leads the Sox into the 2018 post-season. Though the Red Sox have won more World Series Championships in this century (three) than any other MLB team, it’s true that their play-off appearances in the last two years have been futile indeed.

So it’s redemption time again for Mookie and mates. I will be watching the Red Sox play-off games with great interest and anxiety, and even if they should fail to go all the way to the World Series title, I will decline to join the Society of the Miserable, as one Red Sox sportswriter has called the Doomsday element in Red Sox Nation.

I’ll be grateful for this wonderful, record-breaking summer of Red Sox baseball, And Mookie Betts! (answer to 30-30 question: Jacoby Ellsbury in 2011)

Many post weekly wins at Ralph Myhre MIDDLEBURY — The foursome of Josh Newton, Dale White, Bob Cameron and Ric Wheeler prevailed in the Sept. 19 Wednesday Evening Men’s Scramble at Ralph Myhre Golf Course, edging out the second-place posse of Don Keeler, Kevin Newton, Dean George and Jeff Bitcon.

On Sept. 20 the Thursday Bill Da-

vidson Men’s Golf winning quartet was the team of Joe Bartlett, Nick Causton, John Betz and Neil Mackey.

Taking second was the threesome of Deem Schoenfeld, George Ramsayer and George Cady, while the trio of Jim Johnston, Mike Adams and Marsdin Van Order was third.

Johnston had the day’s low net

score, a 64.

In last week’s Friday mixer, the quartet of George Cady, Sue Cady, Jill Jesso-White and Dale White came out on top, with Bernie Andrews, Liz Andrews, Deb Hadeka and James Hadeka finishing second.

Dick Hodgson won a putting contest.

Runners (Continued from Page 1B) along with 5- and 10-kilometer races. In the women’s 5K race, New Haven’s Amanda Bodette broke the course record in 19:59, taking 1:11 off the former record, which was set in 2016. Chris Mitchel of Brandon was the men’s winner in 26:17.

The men’s 10K record was also broken as Scott Moylan of Wil- “With liston bettered the the great 2015 mark by 11 seconds to win in conditions 42:24. The wom- today I en’s winner, Da- thought I nuta Wiazowski had a good from Knowlton, chance at Quebec, finished the record. in 52:04.

“I almost It was entered this huge close but, I race in Montreal made it!” but, I’m so glad I — Corey came down here Robinson to this beautiful place in Vermont,” Wiazowski said.

For complete results go to vermontsun.com.

The races began in cool, 50-degree air that warmed to close to 60 by the end of the half marathon.

Clear bright sunshine made the conditions perfect for a run on an early fall day.

The races are supported by local businesses, and benefit local organizations, including the Lake Dunmore, Fern Lake Association and the Middlebury Union Middle School cross country team, who staffed all the aid stations along the course.

MOUNT ABRAHAM FRESHMAN Noah Engvall won his age group in this past Sunday’s Vermont Sun Half Marathon in Salisbury.

Photo credit: Pat Hendrick Photography

Addison Independent, Thursday, September 27, 2018 — PAGE 5B

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DIRECTORY

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Public Meetings

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

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

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

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

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

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

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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 turningpointaddisonvt.org.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednesdays, 9 am, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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.

ARE YOU BOTHERED

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 confidential, we share our experience, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Baby‑ sitting available.

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

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

Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. New‑ comers welcome. Confiden‑ tial. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

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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, 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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Anonymous and confidential, we share our experience, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Baby‑ sitting available.

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

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Quality workmanship and references. 802‑458‑2402.

Help Wanted

Lost and Found Found a set of walking poles at the parking area for Silver Lake trail. Please call Rick at 802‑922‑8450 leave a message and describe the poles or text.

Garage Sales YOU NAME IT, we got it sale.

All the treasures you’ve been looking for can be found at this yard sale. Furniture, lin‑ ens, prints, clothing, almost new and vintage decorat‑ ing items, thingamajigs and watchamacallits. More stuff added Sunday. Sat. & Sun. Sept 29+30, rain or shine.

Cave Rd., Weybridge. Look for signs. No early birds.

Garage Sales SATURDAY, 9/29 8AM, Wagner Road, Brandon/ Forestdale. Old and new.

Camping, fishing, canoe, snowshoes, 50’s and 70’s toys, candy containers, art‑ work, glassware, buttons, spools, tin and enamelware, Blue Willow, household. No early birds.

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 LINCOLN CELLU‑ LOSE Cellulose blowing.

802‑453‑8546.

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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 Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@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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Judy Kennedy, of Cornwall, has been a Waggin’ Dog Walker with Homeward Bound for the past 1 1/2 years. She takes time to understand each dog and gives them the love and support they need to help them find their new homes. Judy describes, “Homeward Bound is a wonderful program. I love to see the turnover of the animals as they find new homes. I’m responsible for providing the dogs at Homeward bound with opportunities to get out and walk. Sometimes I just spend time with dogs that need extra love and affection with positive engagement.” It was Judy’s daughter who suggested that she volunteer with Homeward Bound when she retired, and now she loves spending her time with the animals. The Staff at Homeward Bound are very grateful for her commitment, “Judy is truly dedicated to her role as a dog walker and companion. Her compassion for the animals is inspiring.”

Thank you for all you give, Judy!

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLEBURY UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL

Coaching Positions Middlebury Union Middle School is seeking a Girls’ Basketball Coach Applicants must possess a strong knowledge of 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: Amy Pyfrom/Athletic Director Middlebury Union Middle School 48 Deerfield Lane Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

E.O.E.

Shafer’s Deli & Market & The Daily Grind Is Looking to Hire…YOU… for the following positions: Line Cook • Dishwasher • Prep Cook Barista • Counter Help Please email your resume to Shafersmarket@gmail.com, or apply at, Shafer’s Market & Deli, 54 Market St. Middlebury, VT or at our newest location, The Daily Grind, 24 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT 05753

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RIPTON ELEMENTARY

THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT IS SEEKING AN

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Are you looking for an engaging position in a busy office where you can be part of an award-winning team that publishes community news every day?

Are you a problem solver always looking to lend a hand?

Do you have a can-do attitude where you’re always looking for the next way to help out?

Then you might be JUST who we’re looking for!

The Addison County Independent is hiring a parttime administrative assistant to help in the advertising department. This gold star individual will work with our team of on-the-go sales executives and the rest of the office team to keep operations running smoothly and help get the paper to press smoothly!

20-30 hours depending on schedule and availability of the right applicant.

Excellent organizational skills necessary, good command of spelling and grammar and a knack for creativity is helpful.

Willing to train all specific skills.

This is a great opportunity to get to know the ins and outs of the media business or hone your office skills.

Please send letter of interest and resumé to Christy Lynn, Director of Sales/Associate publisher: christy@addisonindependent.com

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

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

Assistant Editor/Reporter If you’re committed to good news reporting and making a positive impact on your community, join our team at Addison Press Inc., to cover the Brandon-Pittsford-Proctor and southern Addison County communities.

You’ll be working with an award-winning team of 25 out of our Middlebury office with room for professional growth.

Custodian Addison Central School District is seeking a part-time Custodian at the Ripton Elementary, Monday through Friday second shift. Experience is a plus, but not required.

Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

E.O.E.

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018-2019 Licensed Nurse Assistant Addison Central School District is seeking a Licensed Nurse Assistant at Middlebury Union High School. Associate’s Degree or equivalent perferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with collaboratively with staff, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, must support teaching basic academic’s, social and communication skills, and provide personal care to student (hygiene, toileting and lifting).

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

Applications will be accepted until October 5, 2018.

E.O.E. The 9 schools of Addison Central School District are candidate schools for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme and pursuing authorization as IB World Schools. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision. Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Careerrelated Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org ACSD’s applications for candidacy to become an IB World District were approved near the end of the 2016-2017 school year.The candidacy phase is typically a two to three year process.

Help Wanted ADDISON COUNTY Com‑ munity Trust (ACCT) is seeking a full‑time salaried Property Manager for Ten‑ ant Relations in support of ACCT’s mission of provid‑ ing affordable housing. The Property Manager is a key member of the property management team and is re‑ sponsible for leasing, tenant relations, maintenance co‑ ordination, and compliance activities within a portfolio of 240 affordable rental units.

Prior property management experience desired; federally assisted housing program compliance a plus. Must demonstrate teamwork, abil‑ ity to work independently, flexibility, good judgment, organization, and ambition to develop new skills. Respond with resume and cover letter to: jobs@addisontrust.org.

Position open until filled.

EEO.

Help Wanted

A great place to work!

JOB FAIR

October 2, 2018 4-6 PM Positions available: Full Time (30-40 hrs) RN or LPN Caregivers (all shifts) Part time Servers Activities Driver Applicants must be able to work weekends.

Background checks are required.

The Residence at Otter Creek 350 Lodge Road, Middlebury, VT 05753 www.residenceottercreek.com

Join our Team! Have fun and feel appreciated!

NOW HIRING

Med Techs: Nursing Students encouraged to apply LNA/Care Givers

SIGN ON BONUSES FROM $600- $1,200 (offer ends 12/31/18)

Applicants must be able to work weekends.

Background checks required.

Please email your resume to Paula at: ppelkey@residenceottercreek.com or visit us at the front desk for an application.

The Residence at Otter Creek 350 Lodge Road, Middlebury, VT 05753 www.residenceottercreek.com

Journalism experience or degree required, photography experience and basic social media skills preferred.

Send resumé to Angelo@addisonindependent.com

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Serving Addison County, Vt., Since 1946

Help Wanted

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS‑ TANT‑ College St. Children’s Center in Middlebury is look‑ ing for an Administrative As‑ sistant. You will work directly with the Director, as well as interact with staff and parents. Good written and verbal communication skills required as well as computer skills, including good work‑ ing knowledge of Excel. 30 hours a week; $15.00/hr plus 5 weeks paid time off and flex spending. Send cover letter and resume to Amethyst at cscc1@sover. net. BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.

ALL‑ AROUND FARM HAND, 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849.

APPRENTICE POSITION available with concrete/ stone polishing company.

Looking to teach someone hand skill work with dignity and style. The company is based out of Middlebury and services New England.

Please email, Nathan@ mergecrete.com.

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.

BUSY LANDSCAPING FIRM seeking skilled, mo‑ tivated and reliable person to join our lawn care, ex‑ cavation team. Must have commercial mowing and or excavation experience and valid driver’s license. Wage based on experience. Mail or email resume: Tom Bodette Landscaping, 6 Lower Plains Rd., Middlebury, VT 05753, tombodettelesinc@gmail. com or call 802‑388‑4529.

CHOCOLATE DISTRIBU‑ TION route (Hershey’s & Nestle) 1000 active cus‑ tomers provided free of charge by company. Es‑ timated annual profit $100,000. Support for your success. Exclusive terri‑ tory, investment required. l o c a l c a u s e . u s .

1‑800‑590‑4595.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT ‑ Provide 1:1 support to in‑ dividuals with developmental disabilities in a community setting. Help them increase independence through skill acquisition, create friend‑ ship and connections, and achieve personal goals. This job requires dependability, mentoring skills, commit‑ ment to building relation‑ ships, respect for individual choices, and abilities to think on your feet and set clear boundaries. Seeking people who enjoy outdoor activities, and can provide personal care assistance. Need good driving record, use of per‑ sonal vehicle and GED. M‑F daytime hours, 30 plus more hours with comprehensive benefit package. To apply, visit www.csac‑vt.org.

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COOK ‑ COLLEGE ST. Chil‑ dren’s Center in Middlebury is looking for a cook who can utilize local seasonal foods and keep to a bud‑ get. Includes shopping and adhering to timelines and state guidelines. Paid train‑ ing time is included. 20 hours a week, 8 am to noon. $15./ hr includes 5 weeks paid time off. Send cover letter and resume to Amethyst at cscc1@sover.net.

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.”

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.

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DRIVING POSITION for route sales & delivery 4 days a week. Class B CDL preferred but not required.

This is a salaried position with benefits, pay is com‑ mensurate with experience.

Apply in person at Maple Meadow Farm, 518 Maple Street, Salisbury.

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ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS/ADMINISTRATORS NEEDED

The National Assessment of Educational Progress is seeking motivated individuals to proctor for school assessments with 4th and 8th grade students. Coordinators must be able to work from November 2018-March 8, 2019. Administrators must be able to work from the beginning of January 2019-March 8, 2019. These are temporary, part-time positions. Paid training, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving and weekly paychecks. For more information visit https:// www.workNAEP.com and provide your name and email – we will contact you with a link to our online application.

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.

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FULL TIME, YEAR around General Farm labor posi‑ tion available. Experience with farm equipment, basic mechanical & electric knowl‑ edge preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Pay commensurate with experi‑ ence. Apply in person at Maple Meadow Farm, 518 Maple Street, Salisbury.

LOOKING FOR A rewarding job? We are looking for a person to care for our special needs son in our Ferrisburgh home. Competitive wages, great hours. 802‑598‑1098.

RESIDENTIAL INSTRUC‑ TOR sought for a therapeutic home for women with de‑ velopmental disabilities in Middlebury. Seeking a team player to support the home environment focused on em‑ powerment, choice, respect and fun. Must be able to provide support in all types of situations with patience, good judgment and flexibility.

Shift includes overnights and weekend hours. Ap‑ proximately $29K with very generous benefit package.

To apply, visit csac‑vt.org, or submit resume to: apply@ csac‑vt.org.

RETAIL SALES/ assistant weekend Innkeeper. Part time position –Vermont Marketplace, a Vermont products store, at 19 Main Street in Bristol is looking for a retail salesperson for about 12‑15 hours per week.

We also need this person to work a weekend shift and be on call many weekends for last minute guest arriv‑ als at Bristol Suites and to handle any problems that may arise. The ideal can‑ didate will live in Bristol, be friendly, comfortable meeting new people, and be a good problem‑solver. Contact Car‑ ol at 453‑4065, ext. 6 with questions or email resume or paragraph about yourself to carol@wellsmountain.com.

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

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SHARED LIVING PRO‑ VIDER sought for a young woman in her early 20s with a mild developmental dis‑ ability. Best match would be a home that could provide consistency and structure, without children or pets.

She works 40 hours/week from afternoon to evening in Middlebury, and the provider needs to assist with trans‑ portation to & from work.

When she is not working, she enjoys crafts, especially perler beads, and photogra‑ phy. Also she needs a home that is not heated by a wood‑ stove. Generous tax‑free an‑ nual stipend, respite, room and board payment, and team support. Please call Keiko at Community Associ‑ ates 388‑4021.

For Rent

LOOKING FOR A person to work in fast paced egg pro‑ cessing room. 20‑25 hours each week. Applicant must be a reliable, responsible self starter with good refer‑ ences and reliable transpor‑ tation. Apply in person at Maple Meadow Farm, 518 Maple Street in Salisbury.

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

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

No phone calls or walk ins please.

For Sale THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235.

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.

WEIGHTS, 300LBS, BENCH, bar, rack $175. Ikea Malm full bed, side tables $50. 802‑388‑3452.

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

For Rent

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing.

Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

Talk to our sales professionals.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

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

For Rent

1,800 SQ. FT. WARE‑ HOUSE commercial space.

As is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802‑558‑6092.

BUSSERS, DISHWASHERS, HOSTS AND LINE COOK

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

For Rent

For Rent

The Storm Café has immediate openings for

For Rent

BRIDPORT: SUNNY, SPA‑ CIOUS 1/br. apartment.

Beautiful views, garden space. All utilities included except heat. Washer/dryer.

No pets. No smoking. $850 per month. 802‑349‑9624.

Please contact Carol Paul at cpaul@cvoeo.org or 802-862-2771 x738 with questions.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Help Wanted

I’M A NATIVE boy (MUHS ‘87), now living in sunny San Diego CA. We are look‑ ing to swap homes during this Thanksgiving break.

We have a lovely historic home in San Diego’s Mission Hills neighborhood, close to beaches and the zoo. 3+ bedrooms, 4 beds, 2 baths. If interested in a swap, please call 805‑252‑6777.

CVOEO’s Champlain Valley Head Start has a 1,440 sq. ft. office space in the historic Marble Works available for sublease or lease takeover. Head Start no longer needs the space due to a change in classroom location.

This beautiful space was newly renovated in 2017 and designed to be an energy efficient office. It has one large office, an open, multidesk area, an ADA compliant bathroom, and small kitchenette. The rent is $1,660 / month plus utilities, or best reasonable offer. Act now, as high quality office space like this in Middlebury is very hard to come by!

Growing to Meet Your Needs!

Or email resume and cover letter to: jobs@champlainvalleyequipment.com

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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.

OFFICE SPACE IN MIDDLEBURY

Middlebury, Vermont

Mail resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Champlain Valley Equipment 7 Franklin Park West St. Albans, VT 05478

For Rent

For Rent

Questions? Email NAEPrecruit@westat.com.

WESTAT EOE

Middlebury equipment dealership seeking highly motivated and independent selfstarter to work in a fast paced environment.

Duties include, but not limited to: accounts payable data entry, reconciliation of accounts, payroll entries and reporting, bank reconciliation, journal entries and filing. Knowledge of Excel is a plus. This position is full time with benefits. Pay based on experience.

Vacation Rentals

2 BEDROOM, DUPLEX. 10 miles from Middlebury, quiet setting. Wash/dryer hookups. Large kitchen, liv‑ ing, and baths. $975 per month plus utilities and de‑ posit. No smoking, no pets.

802‑897‑5447.

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3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN Cornwall available Octo‑ ber 1, washer/dryer, quiet neighborhood, pets wel‑ come, nice yard, 7 miles from Middlebury. $1,200/ month. First, last and secu‑ rity. 802‑233‑3551.

BRANDON ‑ FURNISHED small efficiency apartment.

Non‑smoking. No pets. Heat, lights and cable included. $175/week. 802‑247‑3144.

BRANDON ‑ SUNNY, spa‑ cious two bedroom/1 bath apartment w/ washer and dryer hookup. Heat included.

Ample off street parking.

Close to center of town. No pets. Lease, security, first and last months rent. $900 per month. Call 247‑3708 and leave message.

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.

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 Oct. 1st. $985/mo. Secu‑ rity and references, credit check. No pets/smoking.

802‑352‑4266, please leave message.

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

Att. Farmers

SUGARWOOD APART‑ MENTS is currently ac‑ cepting applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/ assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent.

NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Op‑ portunity.

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

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

MIDDLEBURY, BUILD TO SUIT. 12,000 sq.ft. building in the industrial park. Call for information. 802‑388‑4831.

NEW HAVEN SUNNY, special apartment. Garden space, views. No pets, no smoking. References. $925/month plus utilities.

802‑236‑2040.

Cars

Want to Rent

1970 MG MIDGET, fair con‑ dition. Chrome bumpers. $4,000. 802‑382‑1023.

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2004 HONDA CRV, $1,200.

802‑382‑1023.

TWO BEDROOM ‑ first floor, Vergennes to Shelburne ar‑ eas. Call leave voicemail with your number and time to reach you. 802‑456‑1200.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM near downtown.

Appliances, off street park‑ ing, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

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.

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

802‑282‑9110.

HEARTHSTONE PHOE‑ NIX WOODSTOVE: ceramic door glass, polished gray soapstone finish. $ 2,000.

802‑877‑6903.

Real Estate NEW 2018 ENERGY Star display models, modular, doublewides and single‑ wides. Open 7 days a week. Beanshomes. com. 600 Rte. 7, Pitts‑ ford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes. com.

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KIA SOUL 2013, green.

Blue Book, $7k. Asking $6,400 OBO. New winter tires, 41k, w/extended 10 yr. warranty Pics at: goo.gl/ QDjPkp. Subaru Impreza sedan 2014, red. $14,700.

New winter and year round tires. 5 year bumper to bum‑ per warranty. Pics at: goo. gl/QDjPkp.

Wanted TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer special‑ izing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, an‑ tique collectibles, etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Con‑ sulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

Public Notices can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 10B & 11B.

ACT 250 (2) Addison (1) Addison County Field Days (1) Addison County Superior Court (3) Vt. Department of Public Service-Addison County Regional Planning Commission (1) New Haven (1) STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 133-8-16 ANCV

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC v.

RONDA GUYETTE OCCUPANTS OF: 5 Bowman Road, Vergennes VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ronda FOR RENT: IN MIDDLE‑ BRIDPORT; 2 BEDROOM Guyette to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Flagstar BURY 2 bedroom, 2 bath upstairs apartment. Heat, Bank, FSB, dated January 22, 2009 and recorded in Book 68 Page 74 of the land with enclosed year round electricity, water, lawn care records of the City of Vergennes, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, sun room. Private location. included. No smoking, no Great yard, attached garage, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from pets. 802‑388‑2754. walk to everything. $1,400 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Flagstar Bank, plus utilities. Call 352‑4302 FSB to Matrix Financial Services Corporation dated April 19, 2016 and recorded in or 802‑349‑2948, Kathy.

Book 79 Page 486, and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Matrix Financial Services Corporation to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC dated October 21, 2016 and recorded For Rent in Book 80 Page 402, both of the land records of the City of Vergennes for breach of LAKE DUNMORE, SALIS‑ the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be BURY Enjoy the tranquil sold at Public Auction at 5 Bowman Road, Vergennes, Vermont on October 23, 2018 winters on the Lake. Ful‑ at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, ly furnished winterized 2 To wit: bedroom house. Available Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Ronda Guyette starting Oct. 13th. to end of

by Warranty Deed of Gretchen E. Naylor dated January , 2009 and to be school year in June. You pay recorded in the Land Records of the City of Vergennes. your own utilities, (propane Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Gretchen E. Naylor heat). Ice skating & Fishing

by Warranty Deed of Diane R. Boettcher dated July 17, 2006 and recorded in Derby in winter. Located directly on water. General Volume 63, Page 239 of the Land Records of the City of Vergennes. store, Laundromat in walking Being Apartment No. 103 in Crosby Farms Condominium together with the distance. You will need refer‑ twelve and one-half (12.5%) of the undivided interest in the common areas ences, 1st month’s rent and and facilities appurtenant thereto. security deposit. No smoking Crosby Farms Condominium is a condominium established under 27 or Pets allowed. Call for Ap‑ V.S.A. Chapter 15, the Vermont Condominium Ownership Act, pursuant to plication. Rent for $950.mos. a Declaration of Condominium dated September 25, 1989, and of record in Directly on the Lake. Please Book 38, Pages 549-579 of the Land Records of the City of Vergennes as call 802‑352‑4697. the same is now or may hereafter be amended from time to time. Reference is also here made to the Lot Plan and the Floor Plans annexed as Exhibits B and C to the aforesaid Declaration, which Lot Plans are of record in the MIDDLEBURY ‑ PROFES‑ Vergennes Land Records.

SIONAL office suite. 1,205 To said deed, the records thereof, and to the deeds and records referred to sq. ft. office space. Conve‑ therein, reference is hereby made in further aid of this description. niently located in Middle‑ Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and bury ‑ Court St./Creek Rd. 2 private offices, large re‑ references contained therein in further aid of this description. ception area, large central Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, 1) space for additional /1open /5 encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, 5 : d e h lis offices/cubicles or board‑ Ads (Pub which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. d e ifi s s la C room. Private bathroom.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a Ready to move certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale e. Call Eric t gin. n lle co to For Re T se N Clo TME ed.388‑6054. by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified furbishat OM APAR 1 BEDRO Middlebury, newly re 00. check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of 0 t, -0 e 0 e Main Str , includes heat. 00 th sale. n ry o u b /m le 0 MIDDLEBURY 1 BED‑ d 5 7 id $ north of M 000-0000.

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Police investigate cruelty to animals claim

ADDISON COUNTY — After Orwell town officials received several complaints about the condition of some animals in town, the officials on Sept. 21 requested the assistance of the Vermont State Police. Troopers went with the Orwell animal control officer to the home of Kevin Desjardin, 33, on Church Street.

Police found two dogs that had been exposed to the elements, and were deprived of proper shelter from the elements. Additionally police found that one of the dogs was housed in a small kennel that was not properly cleaned or cared for, creating what police called “a lessthan-desirable living environment for the animal.”

Desjardin arrived to the residence a short time after police arrived.

Troopers cited him for two counts of cruelty to animals. Desjardin is due to answer the charges in Addison Superior Court, criminal division, on Nov. 5.

In other recent activity, Vermont State Police: • On Sept. 18 at around 4:19 a.m. were notified of a one-car crash on Route 116 near Carlstrom Road in Bristol. Driver Julie Conrad, 41, of South Burlington told police that she swerved to miss two deer crossing the road, one of her tires caught the edge of the roadway as she did this and she careened off the roadway and collide with a tree. Conrad’s vehicle sustained heavy front-end contact damage and she was transported to Porter Hospital to be checked out.

State police do not believe alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash.

• On Sept. 21 at approximately

Salisbury SALISBURY — Chris Allen, who has been the Everybody Wins coordinator for Salisbury, has announced that Sarah Urang will be the coordinator at the school this year. The program will begin next month and needs more mentors to read with students. If you or

Lincoln LINCOLN — All are welcome to explore elements of Tai Chi Chuan in an introductory class for the fall session being offered on Monday, Oct. 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Burnham Hall. Learn traditional Yang style Slow Set along with complementary exercises, qigong, and Yin/Yang principles/philosophy. Relaxation with attention to form, alignment, balance, mindfulness and energetic flow is encouraged to bring forth greater vitality, harmony and skillfulness within each individual and the community as a whole. The fee is $15/introductory class. The full session runs weekly through December 10. Contact Madeleine at whitecloudarts@gmail.com for more information.

The Lincoln Library presents “Rooted in Vermont: Medicinal Plants of Our Mountain Home” on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We are blessed with an incredible diversity of medicinal plants in our little corner of the world; allies for everything from insomnia to Lyme disease, stomach aches to broken bones. Join Emily French, herbalist at Sweetgrass Herbals in Lincoln, as she introduces us to some of the most abundant plant medicines growing in our midst. We’ll learn how and when to identify, harvest, and work with them to support the health and vitality of our loved ones and ourselves.

On Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., Lucinda Cockerell, who spent her career as an archivist, and Elizabeth P. Dow, a retired museum curator, will be at the library to discuss their new book “How to Weed Your Attic: Getting Rid of Junk Without

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN PROPERTY TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Town School District of New Haven. It was voted at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting that property taxes will be due in the Town Office by Monday, 1 Oct. 2018.

Property taxes will be considered late if not received in the Town Clerk’s Office by the close of the business day.

Sorry... POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED TIMELY. Checks are deposited when received.

Please date your check for the date you deliver it to the office.

Delinquent taxes are charged an 8% penalty and Interest charges of 1% per month will be added to unpaid taxes after October 1, 2018. (per Vt. State Statue) Barbara Torian, Treasurer Town of New Haven, VT 9/20

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Police Log

5:20 p.m. stopped a car on Route 30 in Sudbury because it didn’t have an up-to-date inspection sticker or front license plat. Police cited the driver, identified as Cassandra Keyes, 30, of Sudbury, for driving with a criminally suspended license.

• On Sept. 23 reported that troopers had received a complaint this month that Dana Bent, 25, of Cornwall had deprived a juvenile of their chainsaw and a pistol. After investigating, state police alleged that Bent ultimately sold at least one of the items in an attempt to defraud the victim. Police cited Bent for petit larceny and false pretenses or tokens.

• On Sept. 23 at approximately 5:05 p.m. received a report of a medical call in the Hillside Drive neighborhood in Starksboro; the dispatcher believed there might be illegal drugs involved in this incident.

Upon arrival, troopers made found that the Bristol Rescue Squad was screening Todd Sprano, 42, of Starksboro; Sprano declined any further medical assistance.

State police found Sprano was in possession of a controlled substance, specifically heroin. police arrested Sprano and cited him for possession of a controlled substance.

State police operating out of the New Haven barracks release a daily log of a selection of their activities.

In Addison County, those activities included:

• Sept. 17, accident with damage, Route 22A, Panton.

• Sept. 17, motor vehicle disturbances, Shaker Hill Road, Starksboro.

• Sept. 17, agency assist, Delorm Road, Leicester.

• Sept. 17, motor vehicle disturbances, Orchard Terrace, Bristol.

• Sept. 18, lost or found property, Lake Street, Shoreham.

• Sept. 18, juvenile problem, Satterly Road, Ferrisburgh.

• Sept. 18, alarm, Dragon Brook Road, Ripton.

• Sept. 18, motor vehicle disturbances, Richville Road, Shoreham.

• Sept. 18, citizen dispute, Route 7, Leicester.

• Sept. 19, citizen dispute, Purinton Road, Bristol.

• Sept. 20, vandalism, Route 22A, Shoreham.

• Sept. 20, suspicious person or circumstance, Route 7, Leicester.

• Sept. 20, citizen assist, Robert Young Road, Starksboro.

• Sept. 21, traffic hazard, one mile north of Routes 22A and 73, Orwell.

• Sept. 21, driving with a criminally suspended license, Schoolhouse Road at Route 30, Sudbury.

• Sept. 21, traffic hazard, Route 7, New Haven.

• Sept. 21, burglary/breaking and entering, Route 74 West, Shoreham.

• Sept. 22, false alarm, Staton Drive, Panton.

• Sept. 22, suspicious person or circumstance, West Shore Road, Salisbury.

• Sept. 22, false alarm, Ferson

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someone you know can come to the school during lunch hour on Monday or Thursday to be a mentor please contact Sarah at the school. Lunch hour is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and you and your student can read, play games and get to know each other.

The town office will be open

this Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for payment of property taxes. No other business will be conducted. Taxes are due on Friday, Oct. 5 and the office will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tax payments only. Contact the office for more information.

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The Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble has openings for saxophone players. They are a 40-piece concert band made up of college, high school and community musicians, rehearsing music by Hindemith, Grainger, Bernstein, and two world-premiere pieces by local musicians. Contact Jerry Shedd at jerryshedd@gmail.com for more information.

REMINDERS: Tuesday, Oct. 2, is an early release day at LCS.

Students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. Donations for the rummage sale will be accepted on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 1-7 p.m. at Burnham Hall. No electronics or bike helmets.

The rummage sale will be held at Burnham Hall on Friday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and $2/bag day is Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon.

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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING 9A0278-1 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093

On August 30, 2018, Town & Country Homes, Inc., 105 Panton Road, Vergennes, Vermont 05491 and Paulette McNary, 1908 US Route, Ferrisburgh, Vermont 05456 filed application #9A0278-1 for a project described as demolition of previously permitted driving range and minigolf facility and to construct a modular/mobile home sales & display facility. The project will also involve the renovation of the existing dairy barn located at the north end of the property and and installation of a modular sales office. A maximum of 5 modular display homes and 3 singlewide and/or double-wide mobile homes will be temporarily installed or stored on-site. The project is located at 1758 US Route 7 in Ferrisburg, Vermont. The District #9 Environmental Commission will hold a site visit on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 9:00am and public hearing on the application to immediately follow the site visit at 10:00am. The public hearing will be held at Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491.

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 “9A0278-1”. For more information or disability accommodations, contact Josh Donabedian, District Coordinator before the hearing date at the address or telephone number below.

Dated at Montpelier, Vermont this 24th day of September 2018 BY: Josh Donabedian, Coordinator District 5, 6 & 9 Environmental Commission 10 Baldwin Street Montpelier, Vermont 05633-3201 802-476-0186 Joshua.donabedian@vermont.gov 9/27

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ADDISON

The Addison Planning Commission will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

To consider the following: 1. To approve the meeting minutes of the September 18, 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. We are working on the Zoning Regulations for discussing a future presentation of the 2013 copy of the regulations.

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. We will make a new list for the cross referencing #’s to be corrected for the rough draft. We have finished with the Subdivision Regulations and plan for a rough draft to present.

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 for implementing into the Town Plan. We will continue to invite the Z.A. to other meetings. We will continue looking over the next pages and discuss any changes to be made.

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 rough draft of everything.

Frank Galgano, Chair Starr Phillips, Secretary Addison Planning Commission 9/27

Road, Leicester.

• Sept. 22, motor vehicle disturbances, Crown Point Road, Bridport.

• Sept. 22, missing person, Long Trail and Clark Brook Trail, Ripton.

• Sept. 22, suspicious person or circumstance, Route 7, New Haven.

• Sept. 22, agency assist, Route 7, New Haven.

• Sept. 22, motor vehicle disturbances, Route 7, New Haven.

• Sept. 23, motorist assistance, Route 7 at Greenbush Road, Ferrisburgh.

• Sept. 23, welfare check, Tottingham Road, Shoreham.

• Sept. 23, possession of regulated drugs, Hillside Drive, Starksboro.

ADDISON COUNTY FIELD DAYS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

All residents of Addison County are hereby given notice of the annual meeting of Addison County Fair & Field Days, Inc., to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Weybridge Congregational Church, in Weybridge, Vermont.

AGENDA Welcome and Introduction of Board Members Review of 2018 Fair Vote on Bylaw Changes Financial Report Audience Comments and Questions Election of Board Members and Officers Refreshments will be served.

Cara N. Mullin Business Manager 9/17

STATE OF VERMONT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

Addison Independent, Thursday, September 27, 2018 — PAGE 11B

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION’S REQUEST FOR A DETERMINATION OF ENERGY COMPLIANCE PURSUANT TO 24 V.S.A. § 4352 OCTOBER 15, 2018 – 6:00 PM

The Vermont Department of Public Service invites the public to a hearing to provide input on Addison County’s Regional Plan. The plan is available for review on the Department’s website at http://publicservice.vermont.gov/. The Addison County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a certification from the Department that the plan complies with energy planning requirements set forth in statute.

Hearing location: The public hearing will be conducted in the Addison County Regional Planning Commission’s conference room at 14 Seminary Street, Middlebury, VT. Public comment: The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding this request to the Department via email PSD.planningstandards@vermont.gov.

Please include ACRPC’s Determination Request Comments in the subject line.

The hearing site is accessible for individuals with disabilities. Please contact Dan Potter for more information (802) 828-4081.

9/27

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #9A0172-3 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6093

On September 11, 2018, Alice Hibbard & Robin Burritt, and Bristol Storage Properties, LLC (508 Burpee Road, Bristol, Vermont 05443) filed application #9A0172-3 for a project generally described as construction of three additional storage buildings, unheated, and without plumbing. The project includes a bioretention stormwater treatment system, exterior lighting, and landscaping, and is located at 508 Burpee Road in Bristol, Vermont. No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before October 15, 2018, a party notifies the District #9 Commission in writing at the address below of an issue requiring a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Such hearing request must include a petition for party status. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number #9A0172-3. For more information contact Kirsten Sultan at the address or telephone number below.

Dated at Montpelier, Vermont this 24th day of September, 2018.

Kirsten Sultan, P.E., Acting Coordinator District #9 Environmental Commission 374 Emerson Falls Road, Suite 4 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 802-751-0126 kirsten.sultan@vermont.gov 9/27

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 50-3-18 ANCV

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3 v.

BRADLEY N. BEDARD OCCUPANTS OF: 71 East Street, Bristol VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered , in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Bradley N. Bedard and the late Jean A. Bedard to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for AEGIS Lending Corporation, dated November 10, 2006 and recorded in Book 122 Page 145 of the land records of the Town of Bristol, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for AEGIS Lending Corporation to LaSalle Bank, NA as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2007-HE3 dated July 1, 2008 and recorded in Book 127 Page 324 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from LaSalle Bank, NA as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2007-HE3 to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE3 dated November 29, 2017 and recorded in Book 154 Page 253, both of the land records of the Town of Bristol for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 71 East Street, Bristol, Vermont on October 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: The land referred to in this Commitment is situated in the State of VT, County of ADDISON and is described as follows: A CERTAIN PIECE OF LAND IN BRISTOL IN THE COUNTY OF ADDISON AND THE STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, VIZ: A LOT OF LAND TOGETHER WITH DWELLING HOUSE AND GARAGE THEREON, SAID PREMISES SITUATED IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BRISTOL ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF EAST STREET, SO-CALLED, SAID LAND AND PREMISES FURTHER DESCRIBED AND BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF EAST STREET, SO-CALLED; ON THE EAST BY LAND AND PREMISES OF CHARLES F. LAMB; ON THE SOUTH BY LANDS OF DRAKE, SMITH COMPANY; ON THE WEST BY LAND AND PREMISES OF MINNIE M. SMITH. SOURCE OF TITLE: BOOK: 71, PAGE: 156, RECORDED DATE: 11/15/1991.

PARCEL NO. 235160 Stewart Title Guaranty Company 71 EAST ST. BRISTOL, VT 05443-1315 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 : September 5, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 9/20

STATE OF VERMONT RUTLAND UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 510-10-17 ANCV

CITIBANK, N.A. v.

PATRICIA L. RUDOLPH, WILLIAM ARTHUR RUDOLPH AND FRED DANIELLO OCCUPANTS OF: 51 Forestdale Road, Brandon VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered , in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Patricia L. Rudolph and William Arthur Rudolph and to Citibank Federal Savings Bank n/k/a Citibank, N.A., dated January 18, 2006 and recorded in Book 180 Page 631 of the land records of the Town of Brandon, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 51 Forestdale Road, Brandon, Vermont on October 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A certain piece of land in Brandon, County of Rutland and State of Vermont, described as follows: PARCEL 1: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Marilyn M. Quinn and O. Elmo Quinn by Warranty Deed of Rolland R. Rudolph and Helen E. Rudolph dated May 15, 1986 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 92 at Page 254.

BEING also all and the same lands and premises conveyed to a certain Declaration of Trust (dated August 5, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 80) by Quit Claim Deed of Marilyn M. Quinn and O. Elmo Quinn dated June 19, 1986 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 79, and therein described as follows: Bounded on the South or Southerly side by 615 feet more or less, by land owned now or formerly by Helen E. and Rolland R. Rudolph.

Bounded on the East or Easterly side of 645 feet 6 inches more or less, land owned by Clara Frances Keefe.

Bounded on the North or Northly side by 379 feet more or less, by the Catholic Cemetery Road.

Bounded on the West or Westerly side by Route 73 East to Forestdale by 527 feet more or less.

PARCEL 2 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Marilyn M. Quinn by Decree of Distribution of the Rutland Probate Court dated April 8, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 95 at Page 219.

Being also all and the same lands and premises conveyed a certain Declaration of Trust (dated September 16, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 82) by Quit Claim Deed of Marilyn M. Quinn dated September 16, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 81, and therein described as follows: “A dwelling with 8.2 acres more or less located on Route 73 East (Marble Street) Brandon, Vermont and being the same lands and premises deeded to Clara F. Keefe from Frank L. Bunting by deed dated February 10, 1966 recorded in Book 78 Page 78 [sic], Page 20 of the Town of Brandon Land Records.”

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

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

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

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

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: August 31, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 9/27 Farmington, CT 06032

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Wanted man jumps out window, captured

COMMUNITY LIAISON JIM Gish stands with the tunnel boring machine last Friday after it punched out of the slope next to Otter Creek in Riverfront Park in downtown Middlebury. The huge machine chewed a 140-foot tunnel through bedrock from the railroad tracks, and will dig two more tunnels for drainage.

Tunnel boring machine breaks through Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — After a journey of 30 days and some 140 feet, the large tunnel boring machine at work in the downtown Middlebury rail bridges project emerged into daylight in Riverfront Park at midday on Thursday, Sept. 20. The machine bore a 5-foot-diameter hole from the 40-foot-deep pit alongside Printer’s Alley near the railroad tracks to edge of the Otter Creek just bellow the falls.

The tunnel was the first of three that will provide drainage for the $72 million project, which will create a tunnel over the railroad tracks as they go through downtown Middlebury.

The tunnel boring machine averaged between one and two feet an hour cutting through solid rock with a dirt-and-rock seam.

After completing the first tunnel, the boring machine was taken back to the shop of contractor ECI for a thorough cleaning and check-up before being brought back to the launch pit to begin the second tunnel. ECI was due to spend this week reconfiguring the pit so it could begin the tunnel that would run uphill to Receiving Pit 2 behind Triangle Park. Once more bedrock is removed, Receiving Pit 2 will end up 24 feet below track level.

Work on Receiving Pit 3, the northern arm of the new drainage system, located alongside the rail line in the Marble Works, is due to begin in October.

Meanwhile this week work began at the outlet of the completed tunnel as ECI and Kubricky started

construction of a concrete headwall to support the stormwater pipe and grout in the space between the steel casing and the tunnel wall.

Jim Gish, community liaison for the Middlebury Bridge and Rail Project, noted in his weekly update to the public that contaminated soil excavated from the rail corridor during the construction of the temporary access road was transported to a processing facility in Fort Edward, N.Y., in accordance with a Corrective Action Plan developed in collaboration with and approved by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

FUTURE OF TRIANGLE PARK Gish also reported that more than 30 citizens, many representing local organizations, gathered at

town offices on Sept. 19 to review preliminary designs for rebuilding and landscaping Triangle Park and Printer’s Alley.

“In a spirited discussion, the merits of different approaches to these downtown public spaces was debated,” Gish wrote. “Should Triangle Park be restored as a traditional park-like space? Should it become more of an open plaza designed to drive downtown business with a wide variety of events, perhaps including our Farmer’s Market?”

The preliminary plans presented at the public meeting will be revised based on public input and will get a wider public airing.

Gish invited questions via email at jgish@townofmiddlebury.org.

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police on Sept. 20, got medical help for a wanted individual who sustained what they described as “severe head injuries” after jumping from a third-story window in a failed attempt to escape authorities who had come to arrest him.

At around 10:15 a.m. this past Thursday, police received a tip that Joseph A. Wedge Jr., 34, who has no permanent address, was entering a Court Street apartment with a tenant of that building. Wedge was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court for two charges of aggravated assault, according to Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley.

Police said the tenant allowed them to enter his apartment and they found Wedge had locked himself in the bathroom.

Wedge pushed out a screen window and jumped out the window, falling around 22 feet to the ground, according to Hanley.

Wedge sustained a severe head wound as a result of the fall, according to authorities. Rescue officials took Wedge to Porter Hospital, but the extent of his injuries required him to be airlifted to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where early this week he was listed in critical but stable condition, police said.

In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Warned a driver who had allegedly been driving unsafely in a construction area off Jackson Lane on Sept. 17.

• Assisted a Benedict Lane resident who on Sept. 18 reported a family member had allegedly been taking money out of his bank account without his permission.

• Received a report about the theft of handlebars from a bicycle parked off Bakery Lane on Sept.

18.

• Responded, with rescue officials, to some woods off Weybridge Street on a report of a woman threatening to commit suicide on Sept. 18. Police said the woman was taken to Porter Hospital for a mental health evaluation.

• Found the owner of a bank debit card that someone had found in Court Square and turned into police on Sept. 20.

• Responded to a harassment complaint at a Route 7 South location on Sept. 20.

• Were informed a tool bag and drill set had been taken from an East Munger Street resident’s yard on Sept. 20.

• Worked with a Colchester school resource officer on a case involving an explicit video that had allegedly been sent to a Middlebury

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Union High School student on Sept. 20.

• Responded to a fraud complaint at an Overbrook Drive residence on Sept. 20.

• Responded to a report of a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident on Court Street on Sept.

21.

• Followed up on a truancy report at MUHS on Sept. 21.

• Began an investigation on Sept.

21 into an allegation of “fraudulent activity” related to state aid. Police said the report came from someone at Mary Hogan Elementary School.

• Assisted the Vermont Department for Children & Families in serving court-related paperwork to a person at Porter Hospital on Sept. 22.

• Received a call on Sept. 22 from a Benedict Lane resident who feared a family member living in another Vermont community might be suicidal. Police contacted authorities in the jurisdiction of that troubled family member.

• Received a report that some tractor weights had been stolen from a Route 7 North property on Sept. 22.

• Helped Middlebury Regional EMS officials get into a locked apartment on Water Street on Sept.

22 in order to get to a patient.

• Received a noise complaint about a large party at a Washington Street residence during the evening of Sept. 23. After a second complaint, officers helped the resident close down the party.

• Helped Middlebury Regional EMS take care of a woman who’d made some suicidal comments on Court Street on Sept. 23.

• Received a complaint from a Case Street resident who said someone had stolen a marijuana plant from his property on Sept. 23.

Based on new state law, Vermonters are now allowed to cultivate up to two adult marijuana plants on their property and possess up to one ounce of the substance.

• Were informed of the theft of a box of silverware from a vehicle parked off Seymour Street on Sept.

23. Police said the sterling-Stieff silverware bears the engraved initials “MSB.” Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Middlebury police at 3883191.

• Stood by at a Case Street residence during the exchange of some personal property between two people on Sept. 23.

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Warren Rinehart pauses, hammer in hand, in his workshop in the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, where he creates a variety of practical and whimsical metal pieces. A blacksmith for four decades, during which he was also an orthopedic surgeon, Rinehart also teaches the forging arts.

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Artist deftly turns hot metal into cool sculpture

W

hen visitors to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Ferrisburgh come to the museum’s blacksmith shop to see how metal rings, nails, knives and other steel items were made for the maritime trades, they might see Warren Rinehart giving them a short demonstration using a piece of clay that is maybe one inch by four inches. With more than four decades of blacksmithing behind him, Rinehart is methodical and precise as he wields his hammer.

BY JOHN S. MCCRIGHT

“I say, ‘Do you see a leaf in this?’ Then I forge

a taper, and then make a stem and flatten it out and then (I hold it up and say) ‘You’ve got a leaf,’” he says.

“Whatever you can do with clay you can do with hot metal.”

But working with hot metal is quite different than working with clay. In practicing his craft, Rinehart heats up the mild steel (if that is the material at hand) to 1,500 degrees, and then he uses his limited time to bang away on the piece before it cools and hardens and he has to heat it up again.

“To do good blacksmithing it takes some good thinking and tricks and the like,” the Kansas native says. “Like any craft, it requires your attention and you have to learn how to move the metal.”

So it’s not all just whacking away on a resistant alloy; there is definitely an art to this trade.

“Moving muscles is the least important thing” in blacksmithing, Rinehart says. “There are all sizes of blacksmiths.”

One of the first essentials of forging metal is getting the metal hot enough so that it’s easy to move it around.

“It’s not difficult when you know what you’re doing,” Rinehart says encouragingly.

Once he started blacksmithing in the 1970s, it took him a couple years at the forge before he became competent.

But who starts blacksmithing, anyway?

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ART Vermont sci-fi film to screen in Middlebury

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ingdom County Productions will present a special preview screening of award-winning independent filmmaker Jay Craven’s newest picture, “Wetware,” based on the novel by Craig Nova. The film was produced through Craven’s film intensive semester, “Movies from Marlboro,” working with professionals and students.

The film was shot in Burlington and Brattleboro, as well as Nantucket.

Burlington sites include Leunig’s Café, Burlington City Arts, the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, One Main Street, and assorted back alleys.

The “Wetware” preview screening will take place at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Middlebury Town Hall Theater. Director Craven and special guests will appear at

the screening and lead postscreening discussion.

“Wetware” is set in a near future where people down on their luck apply for genetic modifications to take on tough and tedious jobs in slaughterhouses, toxic cleanup and deep sea mining — jobs that nobody wants to do. With business booming, programmers at Galapagos Wetware up the stakes by producing high-end prototypes, Jack and Kay, for more sensitive jobs like space travel, counterterrorism and deep cover espionage.

Galapagos genetic programmer Hal Briggs is sharp and creative but impetuous. He’s a socially awkward romantic in a transactional world. He keeps a virtual human clock at home and improvises as he goes on what qualities to include or delete in his gene splicing for Jack and,

especially, Kay, to whom he develops a dangerous attachment.

Then word gets out that Jack and Kay have escaped from the Galapagos labs, before Briggs has completed his work. Where have they gone and what do they know?

Briggs scrambles to track his fugitive prototypes and, as he reexamines Jack and Kay’s codes, he makes a provocative discovery that will change everything.

“Wetware’s” cast includes Cameron Scoggins (“The Deuce,” “Nashville”), Morgan Wolk (“The Affair,” “Miles Ahead”), Jerry O’Connell (“Stand By Me,” “Jerry McGuire”), Bret Lada (“Law and Order”), Nicole Shalhoub (“The Good Wife,” “Madame Secretary”), Aurélia Thiérrée (“Aurelia’s Oratorio,” “Bells and Spells”), Matt Salinger (“24,” “Captain America”), Garret Lee Hicks (“The Americans”) and an

Jay Craven’s new film “Wetware” screens at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury this Saturday evening.

ensemble of Vermont actors including Rusty DeWees, Emmy-winner Gordon Clapp, Daniel Levintritt, Tara O’Reilly, Ariel Zevon, and Allan Nicholls (“Slapshot” and Altman’s “Nashvlle”).

Burlington filmmaker John Douglas created animation for the film. “’Wetware” marks a departure for me,” said director Jay Craven, whose

earlier period films are set in times from 18721970. “But the world of the story is quite vivid, the themes are timely, and my young college student collaborators contributed a lot, especially in their research and consideration of documentary research that informed our fictional narrative. I’m excited to share the new picture with audiences.”

“Wetware” will tour to venues across New England and beyond — while Craven prepares a new film based on Jack London’s autobiographical novel, “Martin Eden.”

“We’ll again work with students,” Craven said, “during the winter and spring of 2019.” The program is now based at Sarah Lawrence College – and people wishing more information on Cinema Sarah Lawrence can go to sarahlawrence.edu/ cinema or contact Craven at jcraven@sarahlawrence.edu.

Tickets and information for the Sept. 29 screening are available at the door — or in advance through townhalltheater.org.

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Rinehart decided he needed to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 learn the art of shaping metal after he bought a couple of Belgian draft horses to work his farm outside Utica, N.Y., had them shoed and then one horse threw a shoe and Rinehart had to hire the ferrier to do it again.

He had to wait more than a week for the smith to find time to come back, so Rinehart determined that he’d learn to do it himself. He eventually bought himself a gas-powered forge and got someone to teach him the basics.

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METAL

He found out he wasn’t very good at shoeing horses, but he did have an affinity for the forge.

Lovers of the metal arts should be thankful. Over the years, in his spare time, Rinehart has honed his skills and his aesthetic sense as he fabricated many beautiful pieces of art that are now in both public and private collections. Some of his work is utilitarian — graceful metal railings, clever lamps, candleholders, gates — and some are quirky reflections of nature — waterfowl, birds, leaves, flowers. Recently the Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in downtown Middlebury put on display Rinehart’s “Crane,” which can be seen beneath the flowering crab apple tree near the entrance of the museum’s Park Street garden.

Decorating Rinehart’s porch are two metal frogs — “Gladys” on the left being pursued by “Homer.” The humorous depiction of the amphibians belies their hard steel construction.

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Using an artistic eye and a practiced hand, Warren Rinehart turned cold steel into a majestic loon floating on a blue pond among flapping cattails.

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renowned Uri Hofi.

After four decades of blacksmithing does he make a lot of mistakes? “Not a lot,” Rinehart says.

“I’m pretty good at being spot on.”

“At a class you see a person doing something that you do, but they do it so much more efficiently and the end product is so much better that you try to copy them,” Rinehart says. “That’s why you go to class.”

On the porch railing at the Middlebury condo he and his wife, Vickie, share is a Rinehart-made fanciful steel frog named “Homer” who seems to be pursuing another whimsical frog named “Gladys” up the balusters. A metal railing he created for a friend includes more frogs and a fox and a bird.

He’s taken a lot of classes. He also teaches basic forging classes, working at the LCMM with students from the Northlands Job Corps a couple times a week. A good student can learn enough to earn a certification in nine months.

And he has taught a weekend course in forging at Middlebury College during the January term a couple times; everyone leaves with something they’ve made — a hook, for instance.

When he and Vicki moved to the Residence at Otter Creek, Rinehart brought a 6-foot-tall crane with them because he couldn’t bear leaving it at their previous home in Charlotte. He installed it on a 6,000-pound rock near the entrance, where it still watches over those coming and going. His favorite work at the moment, he says, is probably a loon, maybe 3 feet long, floating on a lake with some cattails rising in the bird’s wake — all metal with a modest paint job. He made it a year ago.

Warren Rinehart’s love of “moving” metal is in some aspect a secondary facet of his life. Now 76 years old, he was an orthopedic surgeon in Utica for 29 years. He moved to Vermont to retire in the early 2000s, but after six months got tired of being retired at went to back work at UVM’s Fletcher Allen Hospital for two years, which turned into 10 years. He finally retired from medicine for real about four or five years ago.

Reinhart’s oeuvre includes many birds: a redheaded woodpecker, various cranes, a clever crow, songbirds. Why all the birds, Warren?

He seems reluctant to draw much comparison between his vocation as a doctor and his avocation as an artist. “When you’re through with a piece of metal, if you find you made a mistake you just start over on it,” Rinehart observes. “You can’t do that with a patient.”

“I don’t know,” he says. “I just make what I find interesting.”

Rinehart developed his skills by taking various courses around the country to learn more and better techniques. He also travelled to Czechoslovakia in the late 1980s and spent a month living with a blacksmithing master and his family, learning more techniques. A few years after that he went with a group of American smiths to Israel to learn at the forge of the

Over the years he has been pulled away from blacksmithing from time to time by other things, but he always comes back.

“I love the forging process,” he says. “The options of what you can do with it are endless.”

The artist loved this steel crane he made so much that when he moved from one home to another he took it with him. Now the towering bird stands sentry on a rock next to Lodge Road in Middlebury.

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OUT OF TOWN Middlebury actor takes to the Burlington stage GIRLS NITE OUT PRODUCTIONS BRINGS “SITTING PRETTY” TO MAIN STREET LANDING’S BLACK BOX THEATER

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irls Nite Out Productions will present the dramatic comedy, “Sitting Pretty,” by Amy Rosenthal Oct. 3-13, at Main Street Landing’s Black Box Theater located at Lake and College Streets in Burlington.

Sure the performance is up in Burlington, but cast member and Middlebury resident Leigh Guptill represents.

“Sitting Pretty” is about Nancy, a shy, insecure, delightfully Rubenesque middle-aged woman who suddenly finds herself “redundant” after being downsized from her job as a shorthand typist. Her dynamic and assertive sister Nina works at an art museum, and doesn’t know what to do with her despondent sister. A suggestion by Nina that she find a hobby leads Nancy on a journey of self-discovery that transforms the lives of their friend Max, the artist Philip, his paramour Zelda, and the

members of Nancy’s art class.

The show is produced by Janet Stambolian and directed by Cheri Gagnon.

Guptill plays the role of Phillip in this play. It’s his second appearance with GNOP — his first was “Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” Guptill also played the character Gaston in Lyric Theatre’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and was Curly in Stowe’s production of “OKLAHOMA!” Though, most of us know Guptill from his local performances, which include “Shrek, The Musical;” “Forever Plaid;” “Of Mice and Men;” “Boeing, Boeing;” “The Real Inspector Hound.”

During the day, Guptill works as “the Wizard” at The Top Floor in Middlebury — it’s a business computer solutions company.

Leigh Guptill will perform in “Sitting Pretty” at the Black Box Theater in Burlington, Oct. 3-13.

Tickets are on sale at flynntix.org or 86-FLYNN for $25 (seniors, students and group discounts).

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IN TOWN

Rocker revived

And to make another record. Eventually, I had no choice but to listen. Becky was bald and promising me that everything was going to be OK.”

ROBERT HUNTER WRITES AND SINGS THE TALE OF HIS WIFE’S CANCER

The couple has spent a considerable amount of time in recovery, focused on the road ahead.

Hunter said that the only thing that mattered was the cure. The doctors have worked miracles. It’s a heartfelt story you have to hear to believe.

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he reclusive rocker Robert Hunter, with an alt-country vibe who gave us the songs “Wasted and Sober” and “Outta My Mind,” appeared destined, at the time, to will his way into the music industry with a plan and a purpose. “Afterglow” was a record that seemed to defy all the latest trends.

TUESDAY OCT. His sound is gritty and The Vermont Book Shop, authentic. It’s unique in Middlebury this day of computerized instruments. And yet, perhaps not surprisingly, he managed to find an audience. Hunter then scored a hit with “Gone for Good.” It reached the FM bands and garnered over 100,000 views for the video — all while he claimed not to have, or want, any major label representation. We were all waiting for the tour, and what came next?

They’ve disappeared to the mountains several times, gotten lost on purpose, and gained a lot of perspective while getting back to basics in the Adirondack wilds. There Hunter finished the novel he said is, “Absolutely the most ludicrous thing you will ever read. But Becky endorses it.”

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Nothing.

Why? His wife Becky was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, just before the “Afterglow” album was set for release.

Hunter said, it sent him sideways but also inspired him.

Robert Hunter will perform his music and sign copies of his new book at The Vermont Book Shop this Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m.

I’ve ever known,” he said. “Life is so unfair. But Becky doesn’t see it that way. She never did.

She says we’ve been chosen by God to endure this. I didn’t believe her at first. I spent a lot of time questioning everything. Those were the darkest days of my life.”

What brought him out of the darkness?

“She’s just the most loving, patient and kind girl

“She did!” he answered. “It’s strange because I was supposed to be the one trying to save her.

But she was, all along, saving me. She told me not to give up, to keep writing and publish this crazy story I’ve been working on — ‘Relapse.’

He got a publisher, finished the new record in Nashville — and there’s a whole new adventure about to unfold.

The nationwide “Relapse + revival” tour is about much more than promoting a book and a record. It’s a chance for the dynamic pair to see the whole country and have a grand adventure — just like Becky hoped for, when she was in treatment.

Becky is now in remission and the future is bright.

Come see Robert Hunter perform live at The Vermont Bookshop in Middlebury, on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. And meet Becky, the courageous and tenacious girl, who inspired “Relapse + revival” and everything after. Follow the couple @roberthuntermusic, and at relapseandrevival.com.

one two three THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK BEN COSGROVE PLAYS AT WALKOVER CONCERT ROOM

HISTORIC SITES MEET CONTEMPORARY ART

FRIDAY 28 SEPT.

SUNDAY 30 SEPT.

Bristol’s Walkover concert room will host Ben Cosgrove on Friday, at 7:30 p.m. Cosgrove is a traveling composerperformer whose keyboard music explores themes of landscape, place, movement, and environment in North America.

For reservations and information email walkover@mac.com or call (802) 453-3188 x 2. Suggested donation: $15. For more about Cosgrove and his work visit bencosgrove.com.

Join artist and writer Ric Kasini Kadour on Sunday, 3 p.m., at the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, for a lecture and slideshow exploring what happens when historic sites and contemporary art join forces to bring ideas from the past into the present. “The Past Is Now: Historic Sites As Venues For Contemporary Art” will use examples ranging from the Palace of Versailles and New York City’s Governors Island, to Vermont’s Kent Museum in Calais. More at rokeby.org.

MANHATTAN SHORTS AT MARQUIS The 21st Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at the Marquis Theater on Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. The Final Nine WEDNESDAY OCT. films will be screened simultaneously across the world from Sept. 27-Oct. 7, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. The finalists represent the best short films from among 1,565 submissions from 73 countries.

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Cinema-goers become instant film critics as they are handed a ballot upon entry. Votes will be sent through to MANHATTAN SHORT HQ with the winner announced at ManhattanShort.com on Monday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m.

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CALENDAR

ARTS

POTTERY SALE IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept.

29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7 South. Pottery by: Kathy Clarke, Ken Martin, Su Shannon, Tahira Whitcomb-Paulson, local potters, studio assistants and students. Find wonderful handmade pottery at affordable prices, also cards, jewelry, paintings and some surprises.

Everything is locally made. This is a fundraiser to benefit the school.

OPENING AND ARTIST TALK IN ROCHESTER. Sunday, Sept. 29, 3-6 p.m., Big Town Gallery, 99 N. Main St. New show of work by Laurie Sverdlove.

More info at bigtowngallery.com.

BOOKS & AUTHORS WRITERS READ SERIES IN BRANDON. Thursday, Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m., Book and Leaf Bookstore, 10 Park St. Vermont authors Daniel Hecht and Bill Schubart will share their newest novels, both set in Vermont. All writers are encouraged to share a brief piece of writing (5 min. max) at the open mic. A celebration of writing, book signings, conversation and complimentary tea, coffee and sweets.

CRAFTS TWIST O’ WOOL SPINNING GUILD MEETING IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Middlebury at 7pm. The guild’s monthly meeting followed by a workshop on Fractal spinning. All are welcome. Questions?

Call 802-453-6919.

FILM “AMISTAD” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club starts up its fall season, themed “Immigration and Migration,” with this film based on the famous Supreme Court trial of 1841. It depicts the struggle of

kidnapped African women and men to be free in the antebellum United States. Free. Discussion to follow. Cookies, popcorn and good coffee. See great films with friends old and new.

“BPM” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College. In Paris in the early 1990s, a group of activists goes to battle for those stricken with HIV/AIDS, taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“WETWARE” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. See this film noir set in a near future where Galapagos Wetware, a cutting edge genetic engineering firm offers people downon-their-luck the opportunity to be Mungos — genetically altered humans with enhanced stamina for dreary jobs like street sweeping and slaughterhouses, or arduous jobs in deep sea mining, industrial agriculture, and toxic clean-up.

Tickets $15 adult/$5 student, available at Town Hall Theater, townhalltheater.org.

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WHAT YOU WANT TO DO SEPT. 27-OCT. 4, 2018

JOIN IN COCKTAILS CURING CANCER IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 5:30-9 p.m., Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar, 86 Main St. Live music by the Aaron Audet Band, appetizers, raffle and silent auction, and a pink photo booth will highlight this fundraiser for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Door prizes and event tee-shirts will be available. Breast cancer survivors receive a gift donated by Danforth Pewter. Tickets $25 available at cocktailscuringcancermiddlebury. com or contact Michele Almeida at middcocktailscuringcancer@gmail.com.

JUST FOR FUN HARVESTFEST IN BRANDON. Sunday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m., Estabrook Park. Harvest people making (stick figures, scarecrows, leaf people. hayrides, games, good, pumpkins and more. More info at 802-2476401 or info@branodn.org. Watch Brandon.org for any changes.

LECTURES & LEARNING

“CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, October 3, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Great Art Wednesdays film series continues with Werner Hertzog’s breathtaking documentary, which follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man. Tickets $13 adults/$8 students, includes $1 preservation fee available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

FREE HOP WORKSHOP IN STARKSBORO. Friday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, Champlain Valley Hops, 5459 Route 116. Peter Briggs and Julian Post, owners of Champlain Valley Hops share their experiences with growing and processing quality hop products for Vermont brewers. Registration required by Sept. 25. Held in conjunction with the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program. More info and registration at champlainvalleyhops.eventbrite.com or 802524-6501, ext. 432. To request a disability-related accommodation, call by Sept. 21.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Join in on the judging when over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Museums, and Universities for one purpose ... to view and vote on the Finalists’ films in the 21st Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival.

JAY PARINI ON WWI POETS IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, Oct. 2, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Middlebury College literature professor, historian, and novelist Jay Parini will discuss and read the memorable and inspirational poetry prompted by WWI. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noon-time talks offered in conjunction with the its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802-388-2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

“CREATIVITY AND HISTORICAL TRUTHS” IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. The first of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesday series.

Despite journalism’s essential role in informing the public about significant events, Dartmouth professor Irene Kacandes argues that it’s memoir, fiction, music, and art that often best convey truth and leave lasting impressions.

MUSIC MELLOW YELLOW PERFORMS IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Vermont-based Sixties tribute band Mellow Yellow is marking their 10th anniversary with a new stage show called “Sixties Flashback” at the Town Hall Theater. The show will feature songs from the heyday of the late 1960s rock and pop music. Tickets $15. More info at townhalltheater.org.

BEN COSGROVE PERFORMS IN BRISTOL. Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main St. Come hear this traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, movement, and environment in North America. More about Ben and his work at bencosgrove.com. Suggested donation $15. Reservations and info at walkover@ mac.com or 802-453-3188 x 2.

“VOICE OF THE VIOLIN: BEGINNINGS AND NOW” PERFORMANCE IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept.

28, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Grammy-nominated Peter Sheppard Skærved is the dedicatee of over 400 works by composers ranging from Hans Werner Henze and George Rochberg to the young composers with whom he collaborates all over the world. This salon-style concert sets the music of our time in counterpoint with the rich repertoire for violin from the 17th century. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“THE DOUGHBOYS” IN BRANDON. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Meet Middlebury’s premier faculty rock band.

Their upbeat original pop-rock tunes remain the foundation of their repertoire, but they also cover everything from Paul Simon to Chuck Berry to the Grateful Dead. Tickets adults, $8/seniors and students $7/Couples $14.

CHANTICLEER PERFORMS IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mead Chapel, Middlebury College. Come hear the multiple Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble with a special program called “Then and There, Here and Now.” This anthology of the ensemble’s repertoire spans musical history in honor of their 40th anniversary season. Tickets $30 Public/$25 Midd ID holder/$10 Youth/$6 Midd student. More info

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at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

THE DICK FORMAN JAZZ GROUP IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. “What Is This Thing Called Jazz 2” is an evening of sparkling, sophisticated mainstream jazz offering a chance to look behind the curtain and see how jazz is created. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

JOHN FUNKHOUSER & FRIENDS PLAY JAZZ IN BRANDON. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Experience this group of forward-thinking jazz musicians with an eclectic mix of influences: North Indian classical music, New Orleans street music, 70’s Funk and Prog Rock, the Great American Songbook, South African jazz, Chopin, and American folk music.

Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@ brandon-music.net to reserve.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FIDDLERS IN BRANDON. Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Brandon American Legion, Route 7 S. 11 a.m.-noon, jam session. Noon-5 p.m. fun and dancing. Donations accepted. Refreshments available. All fiddlers welcome.

LAUSANNE ALLEN AND RICK CEBALLOS IN NEW HAVEN. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Come hear this duo play lively and joyful songs in many folk traditions: Irish, French, English, Southern Appalachian, Quebecois and their own roots-based originals.

Wine available by the glass along with Vermont cheese, sausage, crackers and chocolate. Free, Rain or shine. More info at lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

ANNUAL JAMAICAN HYMN SING IN SHOREHAM. Sunday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. For decades, the Jamaicans who work at our local apple orchards have met to celebrate and worship in song and fellowship. Refreshments will be served following the hymn sing. A free will offering to benefit mission work in Jamaica will be taken.

RELAPSE & REVIVAL TOUR IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Nashville recording artist Robert Hunter’s nationwide 2018 Relapse & Revival tour is the first of its kind, a mixture of the literary and lyrical, promoting both a new novel, “Relapse,” and a new record, “Revival.” The evening will include an acoustic performance.

Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

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AND IF THAT ISN’T ENOUGH, SNAP A SELFIE IN A PINK PHOTO BOOTH. IT’S ALL HAPPENING SATURDAY EVENING, 5:30-9 P.M. AT NOTTE IN MIDDLEBURY. FUNDRAISER FOR MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER. JERUSALEM QUARTET IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The Jerusalem Quartet makes its Middlebury debut on Fall Family Weekend, performing quartets by Beethoven, Ravel, and Shostakovich. Reserved seating. Tickets: $28 Public/$22 Midd ID holder/$10 Youth/$6 Midd student. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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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

HOW TO SUSTAIN YOUR WELLBEING WHEN FACING CHANGE

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“THANKFULLY, PART OF BEING HUMAN, AND NOT A BALONEYEATING ROBOT, IS THAT OUR PREFERENCES IN LIFE CHANGE — SOMETIMES CYCLICALLY AND SOMETIMES PERMANENTLY.”

unrise this morning was officially 6:38 a.m. I am acutely aware of this, as my alarm clock sounds off a good while before this.

One hour and thirty eight minutes before this to be exact.

I happen to be one of those people who truly loves early mornings. It is when I feel most alive. My mind is a reflection of the quiet of dawn. It is also the time day that I carve out for self-care. As a mom, partner, friend, nurse practitioner, health coach, and colleague, the early morning solitude is my sacred time to recharge and nourish my mind, body and soul. It is a time when I meditate. I run. I write in my journal. I drink my tea leisurely. I play my fiddle. The freedom of 5 a.m.!

BY LAURA WILKINSON

Curiously, the freedom and joy I experienced on my summer mornings is now riddled with the dilemma of pre-dawn darkness. The snooze button has been tapped more than a few times and I find myself lingering at the door, giving Aggie a few more belly rubs before I step out into the darkness. I would be disingenuous if I didn’t admit that my usual run through the cemetery makes my heart beat a little faster than my pace necessitates.

As a veteran Vermonter, I know the changes of the season well. I also know that my routines of the fair weather often drop off come autumn. What is new to me, though, is the recognition and acknowledgment of my inner response. Frankly, I feel resistance. Based on recent conversations with my coaching clients, friends and colleagues, I am not alone in this internal shift.

The question is, how do we honor the dynamic nature of life and sustain patterns of behavior that supports our wellbeing?

NAME AND SAFEGUARD YOUR NON-NEGOTIABLES. What are the behaviors and choices that are essential to support your wellbeing? For one of my clients, being a mom and cooking healthy breakfasts for her boys and herself is a non-negotiable. She values her family and her wellbeing is supported by the knowledge that her sons have the proper nutrients to grow and learn. Another one of her nonnegotiables is exercise. She knows that exercise increases her physical strength, mental capacity, happiness and patience. Safeguarding the time for both of these activities is essential for her.

LET GO OF THE REST.

Here are a few of my thoughts on this.

When reassessing ones’ life choices, this is an essential, yet often an overlooked step. What behaviors and mindsets do you need to let go of to create more room for growth and possibility? One must learn to say no, or no thank you, to open to the spaciousness of a robust yes.

ACCEPT THE CHANGE.

GET CREATIVE!

It is absolutely healthy and normal to respond to both internal and external changes in your life. When I was a kiddo, I went through a number of “food fads.” I remember having an egg on toast every day for months. Another number of months I only had grape juice for breakfast.

Here is my favorite: in fifth grade I packed an olive loaf and mustard sandwich every day for lunch. Thankfully, part of being human, and not a baloney-eating robot, is that our preferences in life change — sometimes cyclically and sometimes permanently. The more we open mentally to this proposition, the greater is our opportunity to experience the abundance of life.

Are you bored with your dinner choices? Ask your friends and colleagues what is on their weekly menus. Or even better, set up a meal or soup swap with them. Rounding back to my pre-dawn darkness run, I actually have many options. I could ask a friend to run with me, as accountability goes a long way. I could get on my treadmill. I could go do kettlebells in town. I could do yoga or the seven-minute workout a few times.

Knowing my why helps me commit to brainstorming and trying various possibilities.

TAP INTO YOUR INNER WISDOM AND LISTEN. What really matters to you and how does your health affect your ability to engage fully in life? Knowing your “why” and living by it aligns your life choices with your values. If being able to play with your grandchildren truly makes your life meaningful, you will make choices and find the support that enables you to be able-bodied.

Twilight has passed and the darkness of the evening has settled in by now. With that, I am off to bed. After all, 5 a.m. comes early these days.

Laura Wilkinson is a Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Health Coach at Middlebury College. Learn more about her and her coaching at middlebury. edu/middleburyintegratedhealthcoach.

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MUSIC Vocal group Chanticleer comes to Mead Chapel

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nown the world over for “precise, pure, and deeply felt singing” (New York Times), the multiple Grammy Awardwinning vocal ensemble Chanticleer makes its Middlebury debut on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Mead Chapel.

Chanticleer is a group of 12 male voices ranging from countertenor to bass; they sing original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music.

The concert “Then and There, Here and Now” will span musical history in honor of the group’s 40th anniversary season. This panoramic look back at Chanticleer’s favorite composers and repertoires will include selections by Giovanni da Palestrina, William Bird, Richard Strauss, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and many more. Eleven of the works to be performed were written or arranged specifically for Chanticleer.

The group was founded in San Francisco in 1978 by tenor Louis A. Botto, who sang in the ensemble until 1989 and served as Artistic Director until his death in 1997. Chanticleer first became known for its interpretations of Renaissance music, and was later a pioneer in the revival of the South American baroque, recording several award winning titles in that repertoire. Chanticleer was named “Ensemble of the Year” by Musical America in 2008, and inducted in the American Classical Music Hall of Fame the same year. William Fred Scott

Chanticleer will perform on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Middlebury’s Mead Chapel.

was named Music Director in 2014. A native of Georgia, Scott is the former Assistant Conductor to Robert Shaw at the Atlanta Symphony, former Artistic Director of the Atlanta Opera, an organist and choir director.

Chanticleer’s education programs engage over 5,000 young people annually. For these efforts,

live music MELLOW YELLOW PERFORMS IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

BEN COSGROVE IN BRISTOL. Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room.

VOICE OF THE VIOLIN: BEGINNINGS AND NOW” IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

THE DOUGHBOYS IN BRANDON. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

LAUSANNE ALLEN AND RICK CEBALLOS IN NEW HAVEN. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2-4 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

CHANTICLEER IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mead Chapel.

THE DICK FORMAN JAZZ GROUP IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

JOHN FUNKHOUSER & FRIENDS IN BRANDON. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

ROBIN GOTTFRIED BAND IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Sept. 29, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte.

JAMAICAN HYMN SING IN SHOREHAM, SUNDAY, SEPT. 30, 7:30 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church.

PHOTO / LISA KOHLER

the group was recognized with the 2010 Chorus America Education Outreach Award.

Tickets are $30 for adults; $25 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, emeriti and alumni; $10 for youth; and $6 for Middlebury College students; and are on sale at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.

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Fri 9/28 7pm $15

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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.

Sat 9/29 7pm $15/ $5 Students

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A genetic programmer, driven by obsession, allows human qualities to linger in his prototypes. Then they escape, in this futuristic film noir from Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven.

Wed 10/3 11am & 7pm $13/$8 Students GREAT ART WEDNESDAY

CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS

Werner Herzog follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man.

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Don Perdue, sculpture & Justin Perdue, painting and mixed media.

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In what is bound to be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris.

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Donizetti’s romantic comedy about a lovesick waiter who tries to win the love of a beautiful woman – with the help of a magic love potion – is directed by THT’s Douglas Anderson. There will be a pre-performance talk by Douglas Anderson at Memorial Baptist Church at 6:30

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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.

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. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 3884964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

NEW VISIONS: A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY WITH CREATIVE SPACE GALLERY’S MEMBER ARTISTS. On view through Oct. 28, featuring Vermont artists and artisans, experimenting with new media, new subjects and new styles. 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. The Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild.org.

STILLNESS. On view through September, featuring winter photography

by Jon Olsen. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill St. (802) 458-0098 for edgewatergallery.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.

WONDROUS WORLDS: ART AND ISLAM THROUGH TIME AND PLACE. On view Sept. 14-Dec. 2, featuring more than 100 outstanding works of art from the Newark Museum’s extraordinary collections of art in the Islamic world. The exhibit ranges from carpets to dress to jewelry, ceramics, glass, metal, paintings, prints, calligraphy and photographs, spanning more than 1,400 years of artistry. Middlebury College Museum of Art at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury.

(802) 443-5007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

THE FABRIC OF EMANCIPATION: THE LENS OF AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH CONTEMPORARY FIBER ARTS. On view through Oct. 28, featuring the work of eight of the country’s preeminent fiber, textile and needle artists expressing what it means to be of African descent in the Americas. On loan from Harlem Needle Arts. Rokeby Museum, 4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh. (802) 877-3406.

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EXHIBITS Philip Frey exhibits at Middlebury gallery

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appiness, the celebration of life and living in the moment are central themes in Philip Frey’s paintings presented in “Earth, Water, and Sky,” a solo show at Edgewater Gallery at The Falls, in Middlebury during the month of October.

A native of Maine, Frey studied at Columbus College of Art and Design and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Syracuse University in 1990. Frey has been exhibiting his work since 1994, and shows in several galleries and private collections up and down the eastern seaboard.

Frey’s talents as an oil painter enable him to capture light and space in a way that is unexpected in its minimalist reduction of shape, yet elegant in the painting’s unity as a whole. Each painting is a delightful, cohesive mix of representational and abstracted elements that work together to portray scenes found in nature, domestic interiors, backyards and small towns.

As a young man, Frey hitchhiked through England and Scotland. In Edinburgh he bartered a mural in exchange for lodging. He later traveled to Nepal and India.

A newly released hardcover book, “Here and Now” by art critic Daniel Kany and art writer Carl Little, explores the art historical references in Frey’s work, traces the history of landscape painting in Maine. It includes reproductions of Frey’s work.

An opening reception will be held at the gallery on Oct. 12.

Here and Now will be available to purchase; this event will double as a book-signing event, co-hosted by The Vermont Book Shop. For more info call (802) 458-0098, email info@ edgewatergallery-vt.com or visit edgewatergallery-vt.com.

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the movie FAHRENHEIT 11/9 — RUNNING TIME: 2:08 — RATING: R “Fahrenheit 11/9” is a tough movie to see, and a tough one to review. The current political climate is so divided that it’s a fair guess that people who see Michael Moore as a villain will stay away. Yes, toward the end he zeroes in on the Trump problem but the rest of the film is an invitation to left and right to address our national problems. He shows us those.

It may make conservatives more comfortable to learn that Moore focuses on President Obama’s visit to Michigan where Governor Rick Snyder had poisoned the city of Flint with water drawn from a lead infected river while supplying fresh water to the General Motors auto parts factory where river water was corroding the auto parts. The governor lied about the lead level in the water that was poisoning people with permanent damage.

To prove the water’s freshness, visiting President Obama announces that he is thirsty and puts a glass to his lips but obviously doesn’t taste it. And then a second glass cements the fakery in our minds. He was supporting the criminal governor. So, don’t think this is a one-sided show. Moore also mocks Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi and shows how Hillary Clinton supporters literally destroyed Bernie Sanders’ vote counts.

That said, he shows us that our country is being governed by politicians of both parties who are driven not by looking for the best solutions but simply by what will keep them in power. The examples become an invitation to all of us to recognize that because we are comfortable we are ignoring the corruption of our democracy to a point of serious danger.

He believes that, starting with Clinton, the country has become a bipartisan collusion.

This is supported by a Harvard professor who believes we have already destroyed our democracy. He points out how long it took for women and blacks to win the right to vote. The professor and Moore are convincing in painting us as a country soaking in bi-partisan comfort without recognizing the danger confronting us. If we don’t change, they say, we

Michael Moore’s “Farenheit 11/9” (2018).

will perish as a country.

At that point, Moore takes us to Donald Trump’s determination that we be a Christian nation in spite of our founding by immigrants from many nations. The degree of Trump’s determination is frightening.

After the Parkland School shootings, 500 Parkland students rose in articulate anger and sadness to become leaders in the absence of leadership from adults who mourned but didn’t act and Trump who recommended arming the faculty. In a chilling 1930s moment we watch films of a German athlete who refused to stand for the national anthem.

Moore’s answer is to turn his camera on the extraordinary energy and articulation of the Parkland students who alone have shown leadership in our country where comfort is creating the ignorance of our problems.

Moore’s primary thesis: If we don’t find leadership and reform, it’s all over for America.

— Reviewed by Joan Ellis

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Gourds, squashes and pumpkins, oh my!

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alloween takes place during a time of year characterized by earthen-colored chrysanthemums, leaflined walkways and crisp autumn air. As colorful as the costumes children wear for trick-or-treating may be, nature’s beauty is unsurpassed this time of year, and the scores of pumpkins, gourds and squashes on display only add to that colorful melange.

The Cucurbitaceae family may be best known for pumpkins, squash and gourds, but there actually are 800 species that belong to this family. While they share many of the same properties, these fruits each have their own unique attributes.

The main differences between squashes, gourds and pumpkins is their intended purposes — whether they’re ornamental or edible.

SQUASH Squashes come in summer and winter varieties. Winter ones do not actually grow in the winter; in fact, they’re harvested in late summer and early fall, but the name references the hard shell casing that protects the tender

pulp inside. Zucchini are summer squash because their outer flesh is tender, while butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and hubbard squashes are winter squashes because they feature a tough skin. Even though it takes some effort to crack that shell, the dense, nutrient-rich flesh inside is well worth the workout.

GOURDS Gourds are essentially ornamental squashes; they aren’t cultivated for eating.

Instead they are bred to look beautiful and unique in autumn centerpieces.

Types of gourds include autumn wing gourd, warted gourds, turban gourds, and bottle gourds. Each gourd is unique in its shape and color.

PUMPKINS Pumpkins come in ornamental and edible varieties. Even though all pumpkins can be consumed, some taste better than others. Small pumpkins tend to be decorative because, according to Nutritious Life, they do not have enough meat inside to make them worthy of cooking. However, sugar pumpkins are best for baking and cooking favorite recipes, states the resource Pumpkin Nook.

The festive hues and flavors of squashes, gourds and pumpkins are one more thing that makes Halloween and autumn special.

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Welcome to the Champlain Valley during beautiful fall foliage.

From the Green Mountains to the east and Lake Champlain on the west, the Addison County region has some of the most diverse scenery in the state and one of the longest periods of peak leaf peeping. We capture some of the local beauty in photographs by Trent Campbell throughout this guide.

But the region is more than just pretty mountains, picturesque farms and our beautiful “west coast.” The towns of Addison County and Brandon are steeped in history and have plenty to see.

Middlebury is the region’s center, with Middlebury College a mustsee for any tourist. Its magnificent campus is home to art galleries, performances by big city talent and plenty of sports (for a good view of the mountain scenery, check out the football stadium).

Downtown Middlebury has its own museums (the Sheldon Museum and the Vermont Folklife Center), great shops and first-rate restaurants.

But be sure to venture from there. Addison sports the Chimney Point Historic Site and the Dead Creek Wildlife Refuge teeming with wild geese and fowl of great diversity. Orwell is home to one of the last undisturbed Revolutionary War sites in the country — Mount Independence. Bristol, Brandon and Vergennes offer small-town life at its best with fun things to do and all the needed amenities.

Read the stories in this guide about hiking, nature watching and all kinds of cultural activities in the fall and then hit the back roads and trails of our beautiful region. Want to stick to your car? See detailed maps on pages 12 and 45 for some loops to drive and soak up the scenery.

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Yates Family Orchard owner Jessika Yates carries a crate of apples into the farm stand in Monkton in this photo by the Addison Independent’s Trent Campbell. Farm stands around Addison County are selling the bounty of the harvest this time of year, and many orchards like Yates’s allow customers to pick their own apples.

How do birds know when to migrate?

By CAROLYN LORIÉ On the north end of my home is a nest site favored by eastern phoebes. Every year a pair shows up, sets up house, and raises a family. They arrive early in the spring, and I spend the long days of spring and summer watching them. At some point, the nest empties out, and then I know that summer will soon end and the phoebes will be on their way.

But exactly when they will be on their way is hard to predict. Fall’s migration tends to be a more open-ended process compared to spring’s, when the urgency to reproduce drives birds to arrive in the Northeast during a relatively short window of time. There is an almost explosive quality to the arrival of songbirds in March and April. One day we wake to the usual quiet of winter, and then the next there is a riot of trilling, chirping, calling, and singing.

As summer winds down, however, the volume diminishes slowly. In August, I still wake to bird songs, but there are fewer voices; the chorus isn’t as frenetic and rich.

While the urge to reproduce is the primary driver of spring migration, there are many factors that dictate when songbirds migrate south. One of them is diet. Many species of flycatchers and warblers are insectivores — they generally leave first, because the bug population dwindles as summer ends.

Sparrows and other omnivores that eat fruits and seeds as well as bugs have more dietary choices, so they have the option to stick around well into the fall. Phoebes belong to a third category of birds that switch from being insectivores during the breeding season to being omnivores later in the year; other species that transition include the hermit thrush, the yellow-rumped warbler, and the red-eyed vireo.

Eating only insects during the breeding season makes sense, because they are plentiful and the rich protein is just what growing baby birds need. All spring and summer I watch the phoebes swoop, dart, and dip as they snatch bugs out of the air and bring them to the nest. Fruits and seeds, on the other hand, tend to be scarce when

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nestlings first hatch but abundant as fall begins and the birds prepare to migrate.

But what’s to be gained by sticking around and changing your diet? Why not head south immediately, given that the season’s main objective — reproduction — has been accomplished?

Because waiting has its advantages, explained Frank La Sorte, a researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

“There is evidence that changes in diet for these species are associated with changes in how fat is stored and transported to the muscles and how protein is used and replenished,” La Sorte said. Flying hundreds or thousands of miles is an enormous task for an animal that weighs about six ounces; sticking around into the fall and feasting on seeds and fruit allows them to store more fat and energy, which makes it more likely that they will survive the journey.

Having a broader migration window has other benefits, too.

“Migration conditions could potentially be more favorable early in the fall, but if a migrant must depart early, the range of options is likely to be more limited,” La Sorte said.

In other words, if phoebes had to leave as soon as the bug population dwindled, they might not have the option of waiting for the dry, windless conditions that many migrating birds prefer. But because of their adaptable digestive systems, they can wait.

As we slip into October, the mornings have grown cool and quiet. The days no longer feel endless, and the air no longer hums with insects. But the phoebes remain.

I don’t know when they will leave, only that one day the bugs and seeds and fruit will grow scarce, and they will be on their way.

Carolyn Lorié lives with her two rescue dogs and very large cat in Thetford, Vt. The illustration for this column was drawn

by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine: northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.

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New Haven farmer has a passion for pumpkins

By NICK GARBER On a morning in late August, Sam Lester surveyed his pumpkin patch with satisfaction, examining a vine of deep green fruit that would soon ripen to their familiar, autumnal orange.

“In another few weeks,” he said, “this’ll be pumpkin central.”

Owner of Lester Farm in New Haven, Sam’s pumpkins cover five acres of his property, where he’s grown a wide variety of produce over the past nine years. But not even the juicy tomatoes, sweet ears of corn, or savory eggplant that Lester produces can displace pumpkins from the top spot in his heart.

“This is my passion, growing pumpkins,” he said.

“They’re fun.”

Pumpkins, after all, offer up more variety than almost any other fruit you can find — Lester said he grows at least 30 different varieties.

“I’ve got white ones, I’ve got orange ones, black ones, pink ones, yellow ones — all kinds of different colors and sizes,” he said. “We’ve got lots of weird stuff here — stuff you’re not going to find at Agway or Shaw’s.”

Of particular note is a Japanese pumpkin, black with red spots, which Lester said has been growing smoothly this season after a couple of lackluster attempts in past years.

This summer’s hot and dry weather, he explained, made for strong growth.

Lester starts his seeds in the greenhouse each May, before transplanting them to the fields in mid-June. Then, in early September, comes the harvest: a week of picking, washing, bleaching and crating, which, if all goes well, will culminate in the sale of 75,000-80,000 pounds of pumpkins. It’s not an easy process, he admits, but he’s found a way to perfect it nonetheless.

“They’re a pain in the neck,” he said, “But I’ve weeded (See Lester, Page 5)

Sam Lester shows his passion for growing pumpkins by raising more than two dozen distinct varieties of fall’s favorite ground fruit at Lester Farm in New Haven.

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Author at Bixby looks at the history of our love of food The history of what and how we eat encompasses everything from the prehistoric mammoth luau to the medieval banquet to the modern three squares a day. It was the full course dinner that gave people the idiom “soup to nuts,” shorthand for “from beginning to end.” Fine diners used to bookend their meals with the two, starting with the soups and ending with a dessert of nuts.

It was from that idiom that writer Rebecca Rupp of Swanton pulled the name of her next book and the name of a talk that she will deliver Oct. 10 at the Bixby Memorial Free Library in Vergennes. As in the book, Rupp in the talk, titled “Soup to Nuts: An Eccentric History of Food,” will recall the eccentric histories of the human diet.

Those who attend the Bixby talk will hear about the rocky evolution of table manners, the not-so-welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefits of family dinners — plus some catchy info on seasonal foods. What’s the story of chocolate? Why do the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? Who invented lemonade? Why are turkeys called turkeys? And what are sugarplums anyway?

Rupp is also expected to talk about “Paleo” diets and how they supposedly mimic that of Stone Age humans but don’t really.

Rupp, a Vermonter with a Ph.D. in cell biology and biochemistry, has written 20 books for adults and children. She was previously a writer for National Geographic’s food blog, “The Plate.” She’s also published a book — “How Carrots Won the Trojan War” — that is a detailed history of vegetables and their place in human history.

“When I first started writing for National Geographic, the first thing they asked us to do was write a short little blurb about why food is important to you,” Rupp said. “And I thought ‘what an idiotic question,’ because you’d die without it.

“After I stopped being snarky… (I realized) food really drives us. The lack of it, the search for it, the discovery of it — it has had a huge impact on our history and politics.”

One example she offers is nutmeg, the only known tree to produce two spices — nutmeg and mace— and a crop that successfully pushed world powers into open conflict and led to the subjugation of a chain of Indonesian islands.

According to Rupp, the initial influx of nutmeg in Europe was “a huge deal,” leading to European competition over Indonesia’s

Early Season Pass Sale Going On Now “The Kitchen Maid,” a 16th-century painting attributed to Lucas Van Valckenborch, shows the interest, bordering on obsession, that humans have for food. Rebecca Rupp will talk about her “eccentric history of food” in an Oct. 10 talk at Bixby Library in Vergennes.

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Banda Islands, the world’s only source of nutmeg until the 1800s.

Eventually that competition came to a head, leading to a Dutch conquest that resulted in what Rupp simply described as a “holocaust” of the local populations and a war with Britain over Rhun Island — the only island to immediately escape Dutch rule.

The ensuing conflict, Rupp said, ended in a trade.

“The Dutch got the island of Rhun and all of its nutmeg trees,” Rupp said. “The British received the island of Manhattan, and at the time, it looked as though the British got the worst end of the deal.”

Rupp used this story to summarize the “political impact of food.”

Addison County residents may remember Rebecca Rupp from when she spoke in Shoreham this past May on the topic “Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables.”

Rupp’s Oct. 10 talk at the Bixby (258 Main St., Vergennes) will begin at 10:30 a.m.

It is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council.

Editor’s note: Mike Frett of the St. Albans Messenger contributed to this story.

Lester (Continued from Page 4) out varieties over the years, figured out which ones I like, which ones I don’t like, which ones have fungus problems, which ones don’t.”

Over the years, Lester has grown to prefer disease-resistant varieties, which minimize the use of pesticides.

Lester Farm sells the bulk of its produce to retailers around the county — decorative pumpkins for jack o’ lanterns, even soft-shell pumpkins, which a local restaurant uses for

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crepes. And during recent pumpkin seasons, the farm has begun attracting passersby on Route 7 to a you-pick pumpkin patch, and a devoted “pumpkin house” where visitors can check out the wares — and buy them.

And how does the farmer himself prefer his pumpkins, once they’re picked and edible? After initially naming pumpkin pie as his favorite dish, Lester reconsidered.

“No, I take that back!” he exclaimed. “I’ve got a recipe for pumpkin cheesecake that’ll rock your world. Oh god, it’s delicious.”

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cultural.historic.sites Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History

Quality Wooden Products that Last a Lifetime!

Maple Landmark is your one-stop shop for wooden toys, games, décor, and gifts to fit any occasion! The showroom features hundreds of products including numerous seconds and discontinued items with deep discounts. Every weekday, over 40 local craftspeople utilize modern techniques and old-fashioned expertise to create these high-quality products.

At 10am and 1pm throughout the week, a knowledgeable tour guide will take you out onto the shop floor where you can see everything being made and learn the history behind this classic 39-year-old family business. The tour and store are handicapped accessible.

Kids can play on the 45’ wooden train on the front lawn!

Support local business!

Fall is the perfect time for a visit to the Henry Sheldon Museum – featuring fine and folk paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.

The Museum offers lively tours, exhibits, programs and an extensive archival collection.

Come and discover Vermont’s past by exploring the 1829 Judd-Harris House. Investigate the history of your Vermont family in the Research Center. Our friendly staff and volunteers are always available to help you make the most of your visits.

Browse in our wonderful Museum Shop or picnic in the garden designed and tended by the Middlebury Garden Club.

Museum Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am — 5 pm And Sun 1-5 pm (through Oct. 15)

Research Center: Thurs & Fri 1-5 pm, or by appointment

Doughboys and Flyboys

WWI Stories by Vermonters from the Home and Battlefront Exhibit through Novemeber 11, 2018

One Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-2117 www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org

HENRY SHELDON MUSEUM in MIDDLEBURY

DOUGHBOYS AND

FLYBOYS

WWI STORIES BY VERMONTERS FROM THE HOME AND BATTLEFRONT JULY 31 - NOVEMBER 11, 2018 Henry Sheldon Museum One Park Street ▪ Middlebury 388-2117 ▪ www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org

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Wondrous Worlds:

Art and Islam through Time and Place September 14–December 2, 2018

This fall the Middlebury College Museum of Art will showcase the history and breadth of Islamic art in a landmark exhibit on loan from the Newark Museum. The more than 100 works on display in Wondrous Worlds: Art and Islam through Time and Place reflect aspects of faith, culture, and everyday life of Muslims across the world and throughout the ages.

The exhibition features works in nearly all media, including carpets, costumes, jewelry, ceramics, glassware, metalworks, prints, paintings and photographs. Contemporary works from artists such as Rachid Koraichi and Victor Ekpuk, and modern day calligraphy by Hassan Massoudy will be shown with pieces dating back to the 9thcentury. Highlights range from dazzling lustrewares of Iran and Spain to delicate prayer rugs from Turkey and India, as well as Harem #1 from the bi-national MoroccanAmerican photographer Lalla Essaydi and a majestic pair of early-20th-century Egyptian appliqué tent hangings—measuring 10 feet high and 6 feet wide—that were acquired in Egypt in 1929 by John Cotton Dana, the Newark Museum’s founding director and Man’s Kaftan with Woven Boteh and Floral museum education pioneer.

Motifs. Iran, Nasir Al-Din Shah Reign (1848– “John Cotton Dana focused on making 96), Qajar Period (1789–1925). Jacquard- relevant connections between objects and woven wool, silk brocade with silver-wrapped people’s lives, while providing inspiration to threads, gold braiding, velvet and silk artists, artisans and makers across disciplines,” lining. Newark Museum. J. Ackerman Coles said Steven Kern, Newark Museum Director Collection Museum Purchase, 1928, 28.106. and CEO. “Through this exhibition, audiences will gain a more nuanced understanding and appreciation for Islamic art along with other multi-cultural art forms they may encounter in the future.”

The exhibition features a world map populated with select items that demonstrate the intercontinental reach of the Dar al-Islam or Islamic World—touching all continents except Antarctica.

Wondrous Worlds opens with an introduction to the Five Pillars of Islam—Declaration of Faith, Daily Prayers, Charity, Fasting for Ramadan, and the Hajj Pilgrimage—to provide context and a distinctive view into the function, artistry and cultural histories of the objects. The exhibition then expands upon five themes: Internationalisms—Then and Now highlights the long history of inter-continental trade and the role that the Hajj pilgrimage plays in promoting international interconnections.

Quran, Calligraphy and Book Arts delves into the power of the written word, not only through the Quran but also through histories Sondouq Bridal Chest with Architectural and Floral Motifs. and poetry written in diverse Morocco, 20th century. Wood, colors; H: 27 inches, W: 55 scripts representing different inches, D: 16 1/2 inches. Newark Museum. Purchase, 1978, languages including Arabic, 78.15.

Farsi, Nsibidi, Turkish, and Urdu.

Hospitality: Fasting, Feasting, and Fun celebrates the domesticated arts. A mise-en-scene installation of a Moroccan feast, glorious ceramics, paintings, and musical instruments from other regions are included.

Architecture and Its Offspring glories in architectural legacies displayed in carpets, printed textiles, furniture, tile-works, and historic and contemporary photographs of India and Morocco.

Body Beautiful: Costumes, Fashion, and Faith positions silk, velvet, and sequined costumes and textiles alongside fabulous jewelry fashioned from diamonds, pearls, emeralds, jade, gold, and silver.

The exhibition is sponsored in part by the Coby Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the NJ Council on the Humanities. Special thanks go to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation for support of curatorial and conservation activities related to the exhibition. At Middlebury, the installation is supported by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Fund.

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T HEATER

OWN HALL

Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org

Something for Everyone Fall is a beautiful time in Middlebury and at Town Hall Theater, we’re proud to present the touring production of Opera Company of Middlebury’s sparkling comedy The Elixir of Love.

Live theater gets spooky with Middlebury Actors Workshop’s hauntingly good production of The Turn of the Screw.

Come enjoy Vermont’s State Animal!

In November, THT celebrates the beauty of the human voice with two very special choral concerts. Maiden Vermont returns with their very popular Holiday Concert. The inspirational Howard Gospel choir from Howard University tours their new show to Town Hall Theater. Howard Gospel Choir’s last performance here had audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles.

Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix wag their way into THT the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Kids and parents will love Johnny and his pack of hilarious rescue dogs.

To get a complete look at Town Hall Theater’s offerings and to buy tickets, visit www.townhalltheater.org.

FALL H I G H L I G H T S

The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is located in Weybridge VT, just outside of downtown Middlebury.

With a history that dates back to 1878, This is the oldest continuing Morgan horse breeding farm in the world.

Today this barn is home to 40 Morgan horses and is on the National Historic Places Registry.

Open 9am-4pm daily, May1–October 31st, guests can experience a guided stable tour, picnic on the spacious formal lawns, and watch a working horse farm in action.

No reservations required for stable tours, which run on the hour.

Purchase a ticket for this year’s raffle foal UVM Admiration, and browse the many horse related gift in the gift shop.

More information including a full calendar of events can be found on our website, www.uvm.edu/morgan and facebook.

Wed 10/10 7:30pm $40/$50 OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY

L’ELISIR D’AMORE (THE ELIXIR OF LOVE)

Thu–Sat 11/1–3 @ 7:30pm; Sun 11/4 @ 2pm $22/$12 Students MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP

THE TURN OF THE SCREW THT’s Choral Events MAIDEN VERMONT HOLIDAY CONCERT Sat 11/10 2:30pm & 7:30pm

& THE HOWARD GOSPEL CHOIR Sun 11/11 2pm & 7pm

Sat 11/24 1pm & 4pm

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Middlebury Farmers Market Come to the market to shop, visit with neighbors, or have breakfast or lunch with friends! Cut out this calendar, visit our website, and “friend” us on Facebook to learn about special events, demos, tastings and live music.

The work of eight fiber and textile artists, all expressing what it means to be of African descent in the Americas, is on display at the Rokeby Museum through Oct. 28. Artists in the show include Sara Bunn, above, Dindga McCannon, below center, and L’Merchie Frazier, bottom right.

Photos by Burroughs Lamar Photography and Harlem Needle

Middlebury Farmers Market EVENTS October 13th Harvest Festival December 1st Holiday Market #1 (at Mary Hogan Elementary School) December 22nd Holiday Market #2

produce flowers meats cheeses crafts jewelry eggs apples bread maple syrup honey yarn baked goods prepared foods & more!

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Fabric exhibit on the African American experience at Rokeby Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh was a Quaker family farm for nearly two centuries, and is a National Historic Landmark that served as a safe haven for 19th century fugitives from slavery. The Route 7 home and museum hosts exhibits and programs that explore the noted accomplishments of family members who were ardent Abolitionists and talented artists, writers, and naturalists.

The site includes a multifunction education center, fully furnished historic house, more than 10 historic farm buildings and agricultural features, and 50 acres of interpreted nature trails.

This summer and fall the museum made a departure from its usual, more strictly historical and local focus by hosting “The Fabric of Emancipation,” which is on view through Oct. 28. “The Fabric of Emancipation,” curated

by Harlem Needle Arts founder Michelle Bishop, features the work of eight contemporary fiber, textile and needle artists expressing what it means to be of African descent in the Americas.

Fabric constructions ranging from costume and quilts, to lace and wall

hangings illustrate issues of personal identity, cultural worth and what it means to be liberated (or not) in the Americas today. Some work identifies issues of socio-political agency and 18th and 19th century injustices, like the mannequins created by Sarah Bunn to depict the forced removal of free, land-owning African Americans in order to build New York City’s Central Park. Other works — the geometric brilliance of a quilt by Ife Felix and a mixed media tryptic by Laura R. Gadson — address contemporary issues of gentrification and injustices in policing.

Curator Michelle Bishop describes the artists as “griots using thread as their base medium” and makes clear the goal of the exhibition, now at its second venue: “The Fabric of Emancipation stimulates citizens to think critically and radically about the humanity of people of African heritage.”

Rokeby Museum is open daily through Oct. 28, with guided tours by appointment; more information is online at rokeby.org.

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“Cider Making,” an 1840 painting by William Sidney Mount, shows the popularity of homemade hard cider in the middle of the 19th century.

Making hard cider has been popular in Vt. since the beginning A course is being offered to learn the trade

warm the body and soul

in the middle of the Marbleworks

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Fall means apples.

Back at the Cidery, participants will And there are many ways to enjoy apples. use local apples for fresh pressing and In a pie. Covered in caramel. Wrapped juice analysis. Each student will inoculate in dough. Cooked into sauce. Pressed into their own small batch of cider and bring it a sweet cider. home with them for fermentation, blending For those age 21 and over, there is also and bottling. Everyone will learn basic hard cider — the alcoholic drink that laboratory tests for evaluation of fruit many Vermonters imbibed for more than a maturity and juice chemistry, fermentation century and a half — until Prohibition made monitoring and analysis of finished it illegal in the 1920s. hard ciders. Fundamentals of Happily, hard cider is back, blending, bottling and sensory and some might even call it In this course, evaluation will be presented as trendy. well as a sampling of ciders from students will Hard Cider is the fastest examine the Vermont and beyond. growing segment of the The instructor will be Ben tradition, alcohol beverage industry, Calvi, who is noted both for his but it has a long and storied science and Vermont cider and his California history in the U.S. and abroad. craft of hard wine. Calvi is a cider maker There are several first-rate cider making. and product developer at the makers of commercial hard Woodchuck Cidery and holds cider in Addison County. Now a Master of Science in Enology Vermont Technical College’s Institute for (the study of wines) and Viticulture (the Applied Agriculture and Food Systems is study of grape cultivation) from the going to teach a course to show everyday University of California Davis. people how to make the stuff. The class The cost of this course is $450, which “Introduction to Hard Cider Making” will includes the cost of a Hard Cider Kit and take place the second weekend in October enough apples to make six gallons of hard — Saturday the 13th, and Sunday, the 14th cider (approximately two cases). And, of — here in Middlebury. course, you have to be at least 21 years In this course, students will examine old — the legal drinking age — to take the the tradition, science and craft of hard course. cider making at the Woodchuck Cidery off More information on the course is Exchange Street. It will start out with an online at vtc.edu/ag-course/introductionintroduction to orchard management and hard-cider-making, or call the Institute for cider apple production with a visit to nearby Applied Agriculture and Food Systems at orchards.

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Get your costume ready for Spooktacular Cute little animals will be seen on the Middlebury town green on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 28. You can also expect to see skeletons, witches, vampires, princesses, superheroes and, if last October is any gauge, a miniature forklift strapped onto a kid wearing his boots on the wrong feet.

What could bring out such a collection?

Why, it’s the 11th edition of the annual Middlebury Spooktacular, of course.

Sponsored by the Better Middlebury Partnership, this Halloween bash brings hundreds and hundreds of youngsters to the town green, all dressed in costumes.

No sense saving the special getup only for Halloween — who is going to see your costume in the dark? This is the place to try out that once-a-year outfit.

As usual, Hay bales, festive games and

costumes will decorate the town green for the first part of Spooktacular, which in total runs from 1-3 p.m. Rain or shine, the green will be alive with music, dancing, costumes and games for all ages and will conclude with a children’s trick-or-treat parade along Main Street led by the legendary Spooktacular Witch. Organizers are planning potato sack races, spoon & egg relay races, three-legged races, a beanbag toss, craft table and something called “dunk a ball.” It is hoped that Middlebury College students will be on hand to help shepherd some of the littlest kids through some of the activities.

Nancie Dunn, who may or may not be the face behind the Witch costume, said families and their little ghouls should look out for some new pre-parade activities.

Don’t come late, because there is always

a lot of fun.

“Come in costume and grab a partner for the three-legged race,” Nancie said.

If you get tired out from all the activities (and all of the people-watching) there will be cider and doughnuts — plus Cabot cheese — on the green. But don’t pig out, because at some point the Spooktacular Witch will gather all the children and lead them past Main Street merchants, who will be handing out candy in traditional beggars night fashion.

Accompanied by parents and Spooktacular volunteers, the procession will cross to the Post Office and continue along Main Street to Cannon Park, where the parade will cross and go back up the street to the town green.

So, start planning your costume and get your candy bags ready.

Addison Independent file photos/Trent Campbell

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Discover Addison County’s Back Road Splendor

Fall Foliage Road Trips Ripton/Lincoln Tour — 1 Hour:

Continued on Page 45

From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7, then east on Route 125, passing the Waybury Inn. Travel up the mountain, turn left at the Ripton Country Store and follow this road north to Lincoln (take your time, part of this stretch is a dirt road). Lincoln Road turns into Ripton Road. When you get to River Road in Lincoln Village, turn left and head west out of Lincoln down the mountain to Route 17. Travel Route 17 west through the quaint village of Bristol (where you may like to stop for lunch at a variety of dining establishments) and on to Route 7.

Turn left on Route 7 traveling south back to Middlebury.

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Chimney Point Drive — 2 Hours: Leaving Middlebury, take Route 125 west to Chimney Point, the site of the beautiful Lake Champlain Bridge, finished in November 2011. A short trip across the bridge to Crown Point in New York will offer great views back to Vermont, and is a great place for a picnic or tour around a major historic landmark. Another stop along this route is the nearby DAR John Strong Mansion Museum and State Park.

From the Vermont side of the bridge, take Route 17 east to Addison, where you will pick up Route 22A and head north into Vergennes, the smallest city in the United States. Note: Vergennes has some of the most interesting buildings in Victorian architecture. If you have time, get out of your car, wander in the Bixby Memorial Library on Main Street, and gaze up at the glass ceiling in the center of the building.

In Vergennes, take Monkton Road east. Cross Route 7 and continue east to the village of Monkton Ridge. At Monkton Ridge turn right onto Bristol Monkton Road, heading south, and continue to Bristol. In Bristol take Route 17 west to Route 7 and head south on Route 7 back to Middlebury.

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Champlain Lookout — 3 Hours:

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From Middlebury, take Route 30 south to Sudbury, where you pick up Route 73 and travel west to Larrabee’s Point on Lake Champlain.

You may want to cruise the lake at Mount Independence leaving from Larrabee’s Point, which is home to the Fort Ticonderoga ferry. Continue north on Route 74 passing through historic Shoreham.

Take Route 22A heading north. In Bridport take Route 125 west to Chimney Point on Lake Champlain, where you can admire the Lake Champlain Bridge, which opened in November 2011. Follow Route 17 east. At the West Addison General Store, known locally as WAGS, bear left off Route 17 and, staying along Lake Champlain, head north on Jersey Street. Take a left on Button Bay Road and head north, passing beautiful Button Bay State Park, where one might want to stop and picnic, down past the Basin Harbor Resort. A right on Basin Harbor Road toward Vergennes will bring you back to Route 22A, where you’ll travel south to Addison. Take Route 17 east to Route 23 and Route 23 south through Weybridge and back into Middlebury.

Fall Guide

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Restaurants • Dining Guide • Calendar of Events

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AREA ORCHARDS

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Paula Reds • Macs •Goodies Ginger Golds Cider Donuts & Homemade Cortlands • Spies • Honey Crisp & More Pumpkins, Cider, Jams, Jellies,

Pies, Honey, Seasonal Fruit & Veggies Maple Syrup, and beautiful MUMS

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Fresh Pressed Cider Homemade Cider Donuts Beautiful VT-Grown MUMS Open 7 Days 9:00-5:30 79 Rotax Rd, North Ferrisburgh, VT (802) 318-3785

Macs, Cortlands, Spies, Honey Crisps & More Beautiful Hand Painted Barn Quilts FACEBOOK.COM MONKTONRIDGEORCHARD

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Douglas orcharDs & ciDer Mill PICK YOUR OWN APPLES!

Seasonal hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm.

Saturdays and Sundays 9am to 5pm.

Or enjoy ready-picked apples at our Farm Stand VARIETIES AVAILABLE AS THEY RIPEN

Contact us to learn more about apples, the orchard, and fun events!

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Tasting Room and Farmstand Open Open Daily 1-4pm through Columbus Day

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The Sugar House Tasting Room is Open 11am to 5pm Saturdays and Sundays Complimentary Tastings Beverages are for sale by the bottle or glass.

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THURSDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, Sept. 27, 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 of meatloaf, mashed red potatoes, diced carrots, wheat roll, and oranges. 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.

“Amistad” on screen in Middlebury. Thurs‑ day, Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club starts up its fall season, themed “Immigration and Migration,” with this film based on the famous Supreme Court trial of 1841. It depicts the struggle of kidnapped African women and men to be free in the antebellum United States. Free.

Discussion to follow. Cookies, popcorn and good coffee. See great films with friends old and new.

College information night in Middlebury.

Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m, Middlebury Union High School, Charles Ave. For high school seniors and their parents, the program is designed to help families prepare for the process of applying to college.

Calendar of Events Here’s what’s happening in our part of Vermont from late-September through Thanksgiving weekend. Calendar listings were accurate at press time, but things can change — call before you travel.

More detailed and up-to-the-minute calendar listings are available in the twice-weekly Addison Independent and on the Independent website, addisonindependent.com.

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FRIDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m., Rosie’s, Route 7 South.

Doors open at 11:30, meal served at noon of cranberry sage chicken, rice pilaf, peas, and fruit cobbler. 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.

Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes.

Friday, Sep. 28, 5:30‑6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes roast pork, scalloped potatoes, gravy,

peas & carrots, apple sauce, tossed salad, rolls and dessert. Free.

Mellow Yellow performs in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Vermont‑based Sixties tribute band Mellow Yellow is marking their 10th anni‑ versary with a new stage show called “Sixties Flashback” at the Town Hall Theater. The show will feature songs from the heyday of the late 1960s rock and pop music. Tickets $15. More info at townhalltheater.org.

“Voice of the Violin: Beginnings and Now” performance in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Grammy‑nominated Peter Sheppard Skærved is the dedicatee of over 400 works by composers ranging from Hans Werner Henze and George Rochberg to

the young composers with whom he collabo‑ rates all over the world. This salon‑style concert sets the music of our time in counter‑ point with the rich repertoire for violin from the 17th century. Free. More info at middlebury. edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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Hike Treadway Mountain in Essex County, N.Y. Saturday, Sept. 29, Pharaoh Lake Wilderness.

This moderate hike is 3.9 miles one way (7.8 miles RT). Elevation gain is 900 ft. Hike up from Putnam Pond State Campsite around the south end of the lake to good views at the open rocky summit, elevation 2240 ft. Carpool‑ ing from the Crown Point Bridge arranged. Call or email leader Jill Vickers at 802‑989‑2840 or jvickers@gmavt.net for start time and carpool‑ ing. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Pottery sale in Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.‑4 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7. Find some deals and steals at this fundraiser for the Middlebury Studio School.

Opening and artist talk in Rochester. Saturday, Sept. 29, 3‑6 p.m., Big Town Gallery, 99 N. Main St. New show of work by Laurie Sverd‑ love. More info at bigtowngallery.com.

“BPM” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 29, 3 and 8 p.m., Axinn Center 232, Old Chapel Rd., Middlebury College. In Paris in the early 1990s, a group of activists goes to

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2018 Fall Foliage battle for those stricken with HIV/AIDS, taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“Wetware” on screen in Middlebury. Satur‑ day, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. See this film noir set in a near future where Galapagos Wetware, a cutting edge genetic engineering firm offers people down‑on‑their‑luck the opportunity to be Mungos — genetically altered humans with enhanced stamina for dreary jobs like street sweeping and slaughterhouses, or arduous jobs in deep sea mining, industrial agricul‑ ture, and toxic clean‑up. Tickets $15 adult/$5 student, available at Town Hall Theater, town‑ halltheater.org.

“The Doughboys” in Brandon. Saturday, Sept.

29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Meet Middlebury’s premier faculty rock band.

Their upbeat original pop‑rock tunes remain the foundation of their repertoire, but they also cover everything from Paul Simon to Chuck Berry to the Grateful Dead. Tickets adults, $8/ seniors and students $7/Couples $14.

Chanticleer performs in Middlebury. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mead Chapel, Middlebury College. Come hear the multiple Grammy Award‑winning vocal ensemble with a special program called “Then and There, Here and Now.” This anthology of the ensemble’s repertoire spans musical history in honor of their 40th anniversary season. Tickets $30 Public/$25 Midd ID holder/$10 Youth/$6 Midd student. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

The Dick Forman Jazz Group in Middlebury.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. “What Is This Thing Called Jazz 2” is an evening of sparkling, sophisticated mainstream jazz offering a chance to look behind the curtain and see how jazz is created. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

John Funkhouser & Friends play jazz in Brandon. Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Experience this group of forward‑thinking jazz musicians with an eclectic mix of influences: North Indian classical music, New Orleans street music, 70’s Funk and Prog Rock, the Great American Songbook, South African jazz, Chopin, and American folk music. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@brandon‑music. net to reserve.

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CYCLISTS ROLLING IN the 12th Annual Kelly Brush Ride give a wave on Sept.

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Walk in Middlebury. Sunday, Sept. 30, noon, town green. Help fight hunger at the annual CROP Hunger Walk, a program sponsored and supported by local congregations, busi‑ nesses, schools, sports teams, and individuals in partnership with Church World Service, an international relief, development and refugee resettlement agency. Twenty‑five percent of funds raised go to our own local food shelves.

Registration starts at noon walk gets under‑ way at 1:00 p.m. More info contact Hallam at 802‑388‑1561 or go to CROP Walk website: crophungerwalk.org.

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Brandon. Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.‑5 p.m., Brandon American Legion, Route 7 S. 11 a.m.‑noon, jam session.

Noon‑5 p.m. fun and dancing. Donations accepted. Refreshments available. All fiddlers welcome.

Harvestfest in Brandon. Sunday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m., Estabrook Park. Harvest people making (stick figures, scarecrows, leaf people. hayrides, games, good, pumpkins and more. More info at 802‑247‑6401 or info@branodn.org. Watch Brandon.org for any changes.

“The 24th Foot: A British Infantry Unit in Burgoyne’s Campaign” in Orwell. Sunday, Sept. 30, 1‑2:30 p.m., Mt. Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Living historian Robert Grandchamp gives a lecture on the 24th Foot, part of the elite Advanced Corps. The regiment was one of ten infantry regiments with Burgoyne, was at Mount Inde‑ pendence and Hubbardton, had a detachment at Bennington, and fought at Saratoga.

Annual Jamaican hymn sing in Shoreham.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. For decades, the Jamaicans who work at our local apple orchards have met to celebrate and worship in song and fellowship. Refreshments will be served following the hymn sing. A free will offering to benefit mission work in Jamaica will be taken.

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TUESDAY

Jay Parini on WWI poets in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 2, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Middlebury College literature profes‑ sor, historian, and novelist Jay Parini will discuss and read the memorable and inspi‑ rational poetry prompted by WWI. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noon‑time talks offered in conjunction with the its current exhibit “Dough‑ boys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

Relapse & Revival Tour in Middlebury. Tues‑ day, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Nashville recording artist Robert Hunter’s nationwide 2018 Relapse & Revival tour is the first of its kind, a mixture of the literary and lyrical, promoting both a new novel, “Relapse,” and a new record, “Revival.”

The evening will include an acoustic perfor‑ mance. Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

WEDNESDAY

“Cave of Forgotten Dreams” on screen in Middlebury. Wednes‑ day, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Great Art Wednesdays film series continues with Werner Hertzog’s breathtaking documen‑ tary, which follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man. Tickets $13 adults/$8 students, includes $1 preserva‑ tion fee available online at townhalltheater. org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Manhattan Short Film Festival in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Join in on the judging when over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Museums, and Universities for one purpose ... to view and vote on the Finalists’ films in the 21st Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival.

“Creativity and Historical Truths” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. The first of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesday series.

Despite journalism’s essential role in informing the public about significant events, Dartmouth professor Irene Kacandes argues that it’s memoir, fiction, music and art that often best convey truth and leave lasting impressions.

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THURSDAY

Jerusalem Quartet in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The Jerusalem Quar‑ tet makes its Middlebury debut on Fall Family Weekend, performing quartets by Beethoven, Ravel, and Shostakovich. Reserved seating.

Tickets: $28 Public/$22 Midd ID holder/$10 Youth/$6 Midd student. More info at middle‑ bury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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FRIDAY

Green Mountain Club Hike in/ near Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 5.

Leader’s choice to hike a small moun‑ tain near Middlebury with great foliage and views. Moderate difficulty. Lunch at the top, 3‑4 hours total. More info contact David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802.388.4894.

Rain date Sunday, Oct. 7. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Diabetes Management Program in Vergennes. Begins Friday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m.,

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2018 Fall Foliage Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Diabe‑ tes can cause serious health problems like heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure.

This Diabetes self‑management workshop provides the tools and support you need to manage your diabetes and prevent these seri‑ ous problems. Free. Registration is required.

More info registration contact Michele Butler, Community Health Team, 802‑388‑8860 or mbutler@portermedical.org.

Manufacturing Day Factory Tours in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.‑2 p.m., Maple Landmark, 1297 Exchange St. On Manufac‑ turing Day, Maple Landmark will hold tours of its 28,000‑square‑foot factory‑store every hour, on the hour, with the first tour leaving at 9 a.m. and the last at 2 p.m. The 45‑minute tour goes through where workers cut, sand, finish, detail, assemble and package the company’s wooden products. Free and open to the public. Large groups call ahead 802‑388‑0627.

Artist’s Opening Reception in Middlebury.

Friday, Oct. 5, 5‑7 p.m., Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Meet the artists and see the work of Don Perdue, sculpture and Justin Perdue, painting and mixed media. Free.

Cocoon storytelling in Middlebury. Friday.

Oct. 5, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Inspired by the popular storytelling phenomenon The Moth, Cocoon is a special evening of true stories told live without notes. A reception with the story‑ tellers follows. Tickets: $15 public/$12 Midd ID holder/$8 Youth/$6 Midd student. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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SATURDAY Lois McClure in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, Oct. 6, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor

Rd. The Lois McClure returns from a summer cruising the Hudson river and the Erie Canal with a flotilla of “glass barges” commemorating the Flint Glass Works’ 1868 move from Brook‑ lyn, N.Y. to Corning, N.Y. Soup, book, bake and pumpkin sale in Orwell.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.‑1 p.m., Orwell Public

Library, 473 Main St. Purchase used books, baked goods, homemade soup and pumpkins at the Library’s annual fall fundraiser.

Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison. Saturday, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.‑4 p.m., 966 Route 17. Chil‑ dren’s activities and wetland nature at its best.

Free and open to the public. More info at vtfis‑ handwildlife.com or 802‑759‑2398.

“Aida” live in HD in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. It’s a new season of Met Live in HD. In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toe‑to‑toe with mezzo‑soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. Tickets $24 (+$2 preservation fee) adults/$10 students (+$1 preservation fee). More info at townhall‑ theater.org.

Authors Chaya Bhuvaneswar and Sue Halpern in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Award‑winning author Chaya Bhuvaneswar will discuss her debut story collection, “White Dancing Elephants,” with journalist and author Sue Halpern. Free and open to the public.

Book signing to follow.

Cecilia Conrad speaks about philanthropy in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ’59 House Conference Room, Middlebury College. Conrad, the manag‑ ing director at the John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation will give the second D. K. Smith ’42 Fall 2018 Economics Lecture on “Economics of Philanthropy: How to Give Away 100 Million Dollars?”

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2018 Fall Foliage was founded as a combination of two male quartets in 1952, singing traditional barbershop music. They sing a range of songs, from modern day pop to traditional barbershop songs. Tickets adults, $8/seniors (60 & up) and students (17 & under) $6.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra: Made in Vermont Tour in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Internationally renowned violinist Soovin Kim treats all to a Mozart concerto and conducts the ensemble.

In collaboration with the Middlebury New Film‑ makers Festival, the concert includes the new film “How We See Water” by Robin Starbuck.

Tickets: $25 adults/$10 students (children ages 6–17 and full‑time college students with ID)/ free for children ages 5 and under. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Eli West and Ben Winship on stage in Ripton.

Saturday Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1305 Route 125. Seattle artists West and Winship bring their warm voices and great humor to Addison County. 7:30‑open mic followed by featured performers. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. More info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up at 802‑388‑9782.

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Lois McClure in Ferrisburgh.

Sunday, Oct. 7, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. The Lois McClure returns from a summer cruising the Hudson river and the Erie Canal with a flotilla of “glass barges” commemorating the Flint Glass Works’ 1868 move from Brook‑ lyn, N.Y., to Corning, N.Y. Ripton Ridge Run in Ripton. Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m., Ripton Elementary School, 753 Lincoln Rd. The Friends of the Ripton School invite runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a 10.4K loop run, a 5K run, or a 5K fun walk during peak foliage season. Lunch will be avail‑ able during and following the race. A raffle and awards ceremony will follow with prizes for top runners and medallions for winners in each age group. All proceeds benefit the Ripton Elemen‑ tary School. Packet pickup and race day regis‑ tration 11‑12, races begin at 12:30. More infor‑ mation at riptonridgerun.org.

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Book discussion in Vergennes.

Monday, Oct. 8, 7‑8 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Come and discuss “Dracula” by Bram Stoker with the Bixby Book Group, volunteer‑led, and always

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open to the public. The library provides free copies for the group. RSVP to Devin Schrock at 610‑888‑9358 or lvnfree@gmail.com to join the group. Book Club books are given out to attend‑ ees at the club meetings first, then the rest are available on a first come first served basis.

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WEDNESDAY

“Soup to Nuts: An Eccentric History of Food” in Vergennes.

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m., Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St. Presented by writer Rebecca Rupp, this talk lets attend‑ ees find out about the rocky evolution of table manners, the not‑so‑welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefits of family dinners — plus some catchy info on seasonal foods. A Vermont Humanities Council event.

Tim Spears on Veterans’ memorials in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 10, noon, Henry Shel‑ don Museum, 1 Park St. Spears, Middlebury College Vice President for Academic Devel‑ opment and Professor of American Studies, recently embarked upon visit to European and American veterans’ memorials and will offer his insights regarding the changes in how our veter‑ ans are publicly honored in a talk presented by the Sheldon Museum. Part of the Sheldon’s

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series of noon‑time talks offered in conjunction with its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

Mystery Book Discussion in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Shafer’s Market & Deli, 54 College St. Meet and discuss “The Dry”

by Jane Harper. Open to everyone, the Mystery Readers Book Group meets on Wednesdays every month.

L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) on stage in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see the Opera Company of Middlebury as they tour their production of Donizetti’s romantic comedy about a lovesick waiter who tries to win the love of a beautiful woman with the help of a magic “love potion.” Pre‑performance talk by Douglas Anderson at Memorial Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $40 orchestra/$50 balcony, avail‑ able online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

“Patagonia” on screen in Middlebury. Wednes‑ day, Oct. 10, time TBD, Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Come see this film about Welsh Argen‑ tine citizens as they search for connections between Wales and Argentina.

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THURSDAY

Noonmark Mountain hike in Keene Valley N.Y. Thursday, Oct. 11, meet at 9 a.m. at the parking area at the intersection of Vt. Routes 17 and 125 on the Vermont side of the Crown Point Bridge. Take advantage of peak foliage when you join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf and Adirondack sections for this 5.6‑mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 2175 Ft. A strenuous hike that presents the hiker with close‑up panoramic views of the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks. More info contact leader Barry Francis at 802.349.9206 or barryfrancis@gmavt.net. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Madeleine Kunin in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Kunin, the former three‑term governor of Vermont, who served as the deputy secretary of education and ambassador to Switzerland under President Bill Clinton will read from, discuss and sign her new memoir, “Coming of Age: My Journey to the Eighties.” Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

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FRIDAY Annual rummage and bake sale in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 12,

9 a.m.‑5 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. Bake sale runs from 9 a.m.‑2 p.m.

Artist’s reception in Vergennes. Friday, Oct. 12, 5‑8 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery, 221 Main St. A reception for Bristol artist Pam Smith, “Moving Still” — still life paintings. More info at northerndaughters.com. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30.

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SATURDAY

Fall Open Studio weekend in Addison County. Saturday, Oct. 13. The Vermont Arts Council invites you to combine fall foliage viewing and harvest activities with seeing and purchasing from local artists across Vermont. Look for the bright yellow signs along Vermont’s roads marking the studios of craftspeople and fine artists.

More info at vermontcrafts.org.

Annual rummage sale bag day in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.‑noon, Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. “An American in Paris” in Middlebury. Satur‑ day, Oct. 13, 2 and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. This Tony Award‑winning Broadway musical, filmed at London’s West End Theater, is the story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. Featuring the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, stunning designs, and show‑stopping choreography.

Tickets $12 adults/$5 students (+ $1 preserva‑ tion fee), available online at townhalltheater. org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

“Masquerade Ball” in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7‑10 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. A joint fundraiser for the Brandon Town Hall and the Brandon Public Library. Music by Bill Moore. Beverages and snacks, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, cash bar and prizes for costumes.

No costume? Arrive at 7 p.m. to decorate a mask with provided materials. Tickets: individu‑ als $12 no costume/$10 in costume; couples $20 no costume/$18 in costume; students 16 and under in costume free.

Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7‑9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30.

An evening of contra mayhem featuring Peter Stix from Albany calling to live banjo and fiddle music by Red Dog Riley. $5‑10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experience or part‑ ner necessary. Questions? Call 802‑462‑3722.

Vermont Blues Jam in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Come hear some of the best Vermont musicians to ever accumulate on a single stage for one night of unforgettable music. Doors and cash bar provided by Bar Antidote open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at

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Twangtown Paramours in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Coun‑ try Club Rd. A hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. This husband and wife acoustic duo is known for their well‑crafted and award‑winning songs, top‑notch lead singing, and fine harmonies. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@brandon‑music. net to reserve.

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SUNDAY

Fall Open Studio weekend in Addison County. Sunday, Oct. 14.

The Vermont Arts Council invites you to combine fall foliage viewing and harvest activities with seeing and purchasing from local artists across Vermont. Look for the bright yellow signs along Vermont’s roads marking the studios of craftspeople and fine artists.

More info at vermontcrafts.org.

Hike into History in Orwell. Sunday, Oct. 14, 1‑3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Enjoy the last day of the 2018 season with a guided hike into history. Stephen Zeoli is your guide.

“Colonial Meetinghouses of New England” in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., Union Meeting House, Route 7. Using photographs of the few surviving “mint condition” meeting‑ houses as illustrations, this presentation by photographer Paul Wainwright tells the story of the society that built and used Meetinghouses,

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TUESDAY

Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna perform in Vergennes. Tues‑ day, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery, 221 Main St, Lyn and Sanna will perform “Coral Suite,” hailed as “ground‑breaking” and “bursting with creativ‑ ity” connecting the dots between their experi‑ ence as composers and improvisers in New York City’s rich musical community and their deep admiration for traditional Irish music.

More info at northerndaughters.com.

Book talk in Brandon. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Brandon Public Library, 4 Franklin St. Meet and discuss “Howards End” by E. M. Forster.

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WEDNESDAY

Artist Fran Bull in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Bull, an internationally‑known artist from Brandon, discusses her art installation “In Flanders Fields,” on view at the Sheldon Museum.

The work is based on her interpretation of the well‑known poem by Canadian Lt. Col. John McCrae, M.D., who wrote the poem after witnessing a comrade blown to bits at the 1915 battle of Ypres. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noon‑time talks offered in conjunc‑ tion with its current exhibit “Doughboys and

WILLOWELL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Katie Staley, left, John McNerney and Lee Kauppila stand by the Monkton Wood Bank one morning last fall. The Monkton Wood Bank has been supplying firewood for neighbors in need for about a decade.

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Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

“Ulysses: A Visual Schema” in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Designer James MacDonnell has created

a new “visual schema” for James Joyce’s “Ulysses.” Developing a unique graphical system, MacDonnell’s prints form a minimal‑ ist visual representation that dispenses with the need for explanatory text or illustrations.

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Monica Rizzio on stage in Brandon. Satur‑ day, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Texas‑bred and Cape Cod washashore Monica Rizzio is emerging as one of the finest singer songwriters that call New England home. She’s recently found her outlaw country sound deep within the folk world.

Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reserva‑ tions required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@brandon‑music.net to reserve.

Mark LaVoie, harmonica in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Long Way from Home is an acoustic solo performance by affiliate artist Mark LaVoie. His distinctive acoustic style is reminiscent of his mentor, the late great harmonica legend Sonny Terry. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

The Ingenious Grant for Playwrighting winning play presentation in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 20, time TBD, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The winning title in THT’s playwriting competition, yet to be chosen, will be performed. More info available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Jason Lutes and Jack Mayer in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., The Marquis, 65 Main St. Jason Lutes, Vermont‑based cartoon‑ ist of the graphic novel omnibus “Berlin,” a 20 year literary masterpiece of historical fiction about the decline of the Weimar Republic and the rise of fascist extremism in 1930s Germany in conversation with local author Jack Mayer, author of the award‑winning “Before the Court of Heaven.” Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

“New England Impressions: Art & the Making of Regional Identity” in Orwell. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Orwell Public Library, 472 Main St. The Vermont Humanities Council sponsors this talk with William Hosley on how for several generations, aspiring New England artists used our history, landscape, environ‑ ment, and traditional industries as subject matter and muse — drawing inspiration from their environment and helping to shape New England’s image at home and abroad.

Oct

18

THURSDAY

Sweet Transitions sings in Bristol. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. The Bristol Historical Society will be hosting Mt. Abra‑ ham’s a cappella group, under the direction of Megan LaRose, for an evening of beauti‑ ful harmonizing. Free and open to the public.

More info call Steve Ayotte at 802‑453‑7709.

“Wool Knickers and White Blazes, A 1917 Inspired End‑to‑End Long Trail Hike,” in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Cham‑ plain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. The Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section will host GMC Executive Director Mike DeBonis, who will tell tales from his 2017 “retro” end‑to‑end hike, celebrating 100 years of the Long Trail Guidebook. Refreshments served. Free. Donations accepted to support the GMC Education Program. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

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Moody Amiri in Middlebury.

Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. There are no borders between East and West in the eclectic music of Moody Amiri — a groundbreaking, international duo comprised of Iranian santur player Amir Amiri and Canadian violist Richard Moody. Tickets: $22 Public/$16 Midd ID holder/$10 Youth/$6 Midd student. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

The Ingenious Grant for Playwrighting winning play presentation in Middlebury.

Friday, Oct. 19, time TBD, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The winning title in THT’s playwriting competition, yet to be chosen, will be performed. More info available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

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Oct

SATURDAY

Shopping, food and fun in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.‑3:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St. Crafters will sell a variety of hand crafted items such as fleece items, slippers and mittens, sweaters, jewelry, cards, knitted and quilted items, wood toys and ornaments, to name a few. A lunch and bake sale, including appetizers, pies, and breads and other treats, will tempt your taste buds.

Proceeds support the repair and restoration work of the St. Peter’s Cemetery Association.

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Wright Park hike in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. Join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf Section and discover this section of the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM). An easy 2.4‑mile hike with very little elevation change.

More info contact leader Bruce Yelton at 802‑989‑7752 or praxisresearchinc@gmail. com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Cavalry Day in Weybridge. Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.‑3 p.m., UVM Morgan Horse Farm, 74 Battell Drive. Bring a picnic lunch, rain or shine, for this family‑friendly educational event to learn about the Morgan’s important role in the building of this nation: Members from the 1st Vermont Cavalry, “Co. K”, will recreate living history through Civil War reenactments and demonstrations. The day’s activities will include mounted drills, a reenactment tent, informative talks, and historical photos. More info at uvm.edu/morgan or 802‑388‑2011.

“Muster at the Mount: A Day of Revolution‑ ary Discovery” in Orwell. Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.‑3:30 p.m., Mount Independence

State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. A wide variety of presentations will examine the Mount using period documents and maps, archaeological studies, artifacts, and high‑tech mapping, revealing its significance during the Revolutionary War and Northern Campaign.

Suitable for all levels of interest. Tickets $25.

Lunch included. Pre‑registration required at 802‑948‑2000.

“Samson et Dalila” live in HD in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Met Live in HD contin‑ ues with this production with mezzo‑soprano Elīna Garanča and tenor Roberto Alagna unites for this sensual French opera. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/$10 students (+1 preservation fee), available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

“Der Golem” on screen in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. The annual “Chiller Theatre” silent film

SUNDAY

Lemon Fair Sculpture Park hike in Shoreham. Sunday, Oct. 21. Join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf section for this Young Adventurers Club outing.

While the pace is geared towards younger adventurers (ages 4‑8), everyone is welcome.

Call or email YAC Leader Lauren Bierman for meeting location and details at 802‑349‑7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail.com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

The Ingenious Grant for Playwrighting winning play presentation in Middlebury.

Sunday, Oct. 21, time TBD, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The winning title in THT’s playwriting competition, yet to be chosen, will be performed. More info available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

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23

TUESDAY

Community conversation in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 10‑11:30 a.m., Community Room, East‑ View at Middlebury. 11 EastView Ter. Vermont legislators Robin Scheu and Amy Sheldon host a listening session. Come share your hopes and dreams for Vermont as well as issues and concerns. Free and open to the public.

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24

WEDNESDAY

Rebecca Bennette on German dissent during WWI in Middle‑ bury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Benett, Middlebury College Professor of History, who has studied extensively Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries, will outline dissent in Germany during the War. Part of the Shel‑ don’s series of noon‑time talks offered in

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2018 Fall Foliage conjunction with its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

“Artifacts and Interpretation: Developing the Cyrus Tang Hall of China at the Field Museum” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join co‑curator Deborah Bekken of Chicago’s Field Museum for a discussion of the exhibition development process, the politics of display, and the conservation and design challenges behind a major museum installation. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Oct

25

THURSDAY

“The Politics of Portraiture: The Head of Gordian III” in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Pieter Broucke, curator of ancient art, discusses two of the museum’s Roman impe‑ rial portraits — emperor Gordian III (225–244 CE) and his wife Tranquillina (c. 225–after 244 CE) — attributed to the anonymous third‑century CE sculptor “Gordian Master.”

Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“The Emigrants” on Screen in Middlebury.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club continues its fall

Calendar of Events season, themed “Immigration and Migration,” with this award‑winning 1971 film starring Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow — the story of 19th century Swedes desperate to escape the poverty of their homeland. Free. Discussion to follow. Cookies, popcorn and good coffee. See great films with friends old and new.

Oct

26

FRIDAY

Mt. Abraham hike in Lincoln.

Friday, Oct. 26, Lincoln Gap. The Green Mountain Club Breadloaf section leads this strenuous 5.2 mile hike on the Long Trail with an elevation gain of approx‑ imately 2,200 feet, some steep pitches, a few areas flat of hiking, but an extremely rocky ascent to the summit leading to phenom‑ enal 360‑degree views and rare arctic‑alpine plants. More info contact Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@gmail.com or at 802‑388‑5407.

More activities atgmcbreadloaf.org.

Family board game night in Shoreham. Friday, Oct. 26, 5‑7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Bring your family and come and play some of the library’s board games (or bring your own). The Library has Scrabble, Chess, Battle‑ ship, Dominoes, Blokus, Connect4, and more.

RSVP at platt@shoreham.net) or 802‑897‑2647 to be entered into a prize drawing. Pizza and snacks for everyone who RSVPs. Katherine Arden “Small Spaces” book party in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 26, 5‑7 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Arden, bestselling author of “The Bear and the Night‑ ingale” makes her middle grade debut with a

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Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes.

Friday, Oct. 26, 5:30‑6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes roast pork, potatoes, applesauce, vegetable and dessert. Free.

Halloween Dance in New Haven. Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30‑8 p.m. Beeman Academy, North St. More info at 802‑453‑2331.

NER Out Loud in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. This fifth‑annual event features original prose and poetry from the New England Review literary magazine, read aloud by Middlebury College students

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KIDS IN COSTUMES lined up for candy from shopkeepers during Middlebury’s annual Spooktacular celebration last fall. During the event kids enjoyed games on the green before trick or treating on Main Street.

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from Oratory Now. Stay for the “s’more read‑ ings” reception with contributions from student magazines. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Haunted Congregational Church in New Haven. Friday Oct. 26, Times TBA. New Haven Congregational Church. More info at 802‑453‑5978.

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SATURDAY

Annual Trunk or Treat in New Haven. Saturday, Oct. 27, 4‑6:30 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church parking lot, Town Hill Road. Vehicle Decorating begins at 4 p.m. and Trunk or Treat

will be from 5:30‑6:30 p.m.

Haunted Congregational Church in New Haven. Saturday Oct. 27, Times TBA. New Haven Congregational Church. More info at 802‑453‑5978.

“La Fanciulla del West” live in HD in Middle‑ bury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In the latest Met Live in HD at THT Soprano Eva‑Maria West‑ broek sings Puccini’s gun‑slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, with the heralded return of tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw she loves. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/$10 students (+1 preservation fee), available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Snake Mountain’s “toe‑tapping tunes combine the best of modern and traditional bluegrass” (Seven Days) with harmonies and songs that vary in tempo from hard driving ‘breakdowns’ to softer, folk‑type arrangements. The group is known for their vocal, instrumental, and original songwrit‑ ing talents, plus a great sense of humor and onstage banter. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@brandon‑music. net to reserve.

Kittel & Co. in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. American fiddler, violinist, and composer Jeremy Kittel draws from traditional roots, jazz, Celtic, classical, electronic, and more. He plays alongside genre‑bending guitarist Quinn Bachand, hammered dulcimer wizard Simon Chrisman, and phenom mandolinist Josh Pinkham, who wowed audiences here last April. Tickets: $22 Public/$16 Midd ID holder/$10 Youth/$6 Midd student. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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28

SUNDAY

Spooktacular in Middlebury.

Sunday, Oct. 28, 1‑3 p.m., Middlebury town green. It’s time for another spectacular Spooktacular party. Dig out those costumes and join your kids for games, music, apples, and a trick or treat parade down Main Street. Free.

St. Peter’s harvest supper in Vergennes.

Sunday, Oct. 28, sittings at 4 and 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St. Come enjoy a homemade meal without all the work. Feast on Turkey with all the fixings and homemade pie for dessert. Tickets $10 adults/$5 children 6‑12 years/ 5 and under

free, available at St. Peter’s rectory or by calling 8902‑877‑2367.

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Book Discussion in Shore‑ ham. Monday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Come discuss “Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje, a mysterious book that takes place just after World War II. Light refresh‑ ments will be served.

Nov

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THURSDAY

The Turn of the Screw on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s suspenseful novella to life. Tickets $22 adults/$12 students available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Nov

2

FRIDAY

Jean‑Guihen Queyras, Cello in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The French cello virtuoso performs some of J. S. Bach’s most beloved music: the six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. This special event includes a reception at inter‑ mission. Reserved seating. Tickets: $28 Public/$22 Midd ID holders/$10 Youth/$6 Midd students. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Breton Fest‑Noz in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Grand Salon, Le Château, Middle‑ bury College. The traditional music, dance, and flavors of Brittany — the “Celtic” region of northwestern France — are highlighted at Middlebury’s first Fest‑Noz Join Timo‑ thy Cummings (pipes), Jeremiah McLane (accordion), and Alex Kehler (violin and nyckelharpa) in celebrating authentic music, participatory dances, and crêpes and cider.

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The Turn of the Screw on stage in Middle‑ bury. Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s suspenseful novella to life. Tickets $22 adults/$12 students available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

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Fall trail work in Hancock/Ripton.

Saturday, Nov. 3, meet at Ripton Community House, 3105 Route 125.

Green Mountain Club Breadloaf section will do trail maintenance from Middlebury Gap to Sucker Brook shelter. Contact Trail Manager David Morrissey at dfmorrissey117@gmail.com or 802.352.1060 to confirm participation and allow planning for an adequate number of tools and hard hats. Bring water and snacks/lunch.

Rain date Sunday, Nov. 4th. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Annual Holiday Bazaar in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.‑3 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, 30 N Pleasant St. A wide variety of gift and personal items: artwork, crafts and other handmade items, toys, books, a room full of “attic treasures” as well as finer things, including jewelry, quilt raffle, and Santa from 10 a.m.‑noon. Lunch served in Fellowship Hall or take out. Also on sale, homemade cakes, pies, cookies, breads and more. A Gardening Table will offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, bulbs and seeds.

Penny Fair in Vergennes. Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.‑6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. A fun‑filled day with a chance to win a variety of great prizes for pennies a chance.

Drawings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Chelsea Berry In Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Berry is a singer‑songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her music tran‑ scends its indie rock roots and touches listeners with its poetic lyric, bold melodies, and pure, clear, powerful vocals. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@brandon‑music. net to reserve.

The Turn of the Screw on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s suspenseful novella to life.

Tickets $22 adults/$12 students available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Dana & Susan Robinson perform in Ripton.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1302 Route 125. 7:30 p.m. open mic followed by featured performers. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. More info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up at 802‑388‑9782.

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4

SUNDAY

The Turn of the Screw on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleas‑ ant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s suspenseful novella to life. Tick‑ ets $22 adults/$12 students available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

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6

TUESDAY

Anne Janson, flute; Annemieke McLane, piano in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The evening features some of the greatest, most popular repertoire for flute and piano. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Nov

7

WEDNESDAY

“Degas: Passion for Perfection” on screen in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In the next installment in the Great Arts Wednes‑ days series, Director David Bickerstaff tells a fascinating story of Degas’ pursuit for perfec‑ tion through both experimentation with new techniques and lessons learnt from study‑ ing the past masters. Tickets $13 adults/$8 (includes a $1 preservation fee) available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Bill Lipke on Canadian Veterans memorials in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Lipke, Professor Emeritus, Department of Art at University of Vermont and co‑author with Bill Mares of “Graft‑ ing Memories: Essays on War and Commemo‑ ration” has a Canadian relative who fought in World War I. He will discuss how Canadians have chosen to commemorate their veterans through paintings, photographs, sculptures, and cemeteries. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noon‑time talks offered in conjunction with its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

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Calendar of Events Traditions” in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 9, 12:15 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Christiane Gruber of the University of Michigan explores a number of paintings of the Prophet Muhammad produced in Persian and Turkish lands from the 14th century to the modern day. Free. More info at middlebury. edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Bebe Miller Company: In a Rhythm in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A suite of dances based on the dynamics of adaptation and translation inspired by the writings of Gertrude Stein, Toni Morrison, and David Foster Wallace, whose voices capture diverse cultural relevancies through their structure of language. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“Havel: The Passion of Thought” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. Rich‑ ard Romagnoli directs five short and shorter funny, chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter. The evening explores the challenges of exercising indi‑ vidual conscience and the consequences of making unpopular though principled choices Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Gareth Cordery, Piano in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Middlebury student Gareth Cordery performs his junior piano recital, featuring works by Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and Copland.

Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Nov

10

HAVE YOU EVEN seen a cuter kitty cat? We spotted this one on Main Street in Middlebury during the annual Spooktacular celebration in Middlebury last fall.

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Middlebury’s Showing Up For Racial Justice film series in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Film and times TBA. “Political Activism and the Case for Hope” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College. Join Black Lives Matter advocate DeRay McKesson for an interactive program about political activism, as McKes‑ son shares how his liberal arts education gives perspective and informs his approach to advocacy. Part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays series.

Nov

8

THURSDAY

Bebe Miller Company: In a Rhythm in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A suite of dances based on the dynamics of adaptation and translation inspired by the writings of Gertrude Stein, Toni Morrison, and

David Foster Wallace, whose voices capture diverse cultural relevancies through their structure of language. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“Havel: The Passion of Thought” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College.

Richard Romagnoli directs five short and shorter funny, chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter. The evening explores the challenges of exercising individual conscience and the consequences of making unpopular though principled choices Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Nov

9

FRIDAY “The Praiseworthy One: Devotional Images of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic

SATURDAY

Chandler Ridge hike in Salisbury. Saturday, Nov. 10. Hike with the Green Mountain Club on this moderate, 5‑6 mile round trip, with an 800 ft. ascent/descent. Good views of Green Mountains, Lake Dunmore and Adirondacks from Chandler Ridge. Bring lunch, water; poles recommended. More info contact Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@gmail.com or 802‑388‑5407. More activities at gmcbread‑ loaf.org.

Maiden Vermont holiday concert in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Tickets $25 adults/$22 students, available soon online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Contra dance in Cornwall. Saturday, Nov. 10, 7‑9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route.

30. Mary Wesley calling to live banjo and fiddle music by Red Dog Riley. $5‑10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experi‑ ence or partner necessary. Questions? Call 802‑462‑3722.

Mile Twelve Bluegrass Band in Brandon.

Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Mile Twelve has performed extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Japan, including major festivals such as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival and more. Tickets adults $12/seniors and students $10.

Patti Casey and the Wicked Fine Players in Vergennes. Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Vergennes native Casey and her new group, the Wicked Fine Players, features members of the much loved Bluegrass Gospel Proj‑ ect. Doors and cash bar provided by Bar Antidote open at 6:30 p.m.

The Rough and Tumble stop in Brandon.

Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. The Rough and Tumble are prolific songwriters and born‑travelers, having been on the road, touring with their two dogs since 2015. This folk‑Americana duo retraces their mileage back to their footsteps and explores the struggle between going home and being home already when there’s no other home and everywhere is home.

Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reserva‑ tions required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@brandon‑music.net to reserve.

Bebe Miller Company: In a Rhythm in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A suite of dances based on the dynamics of adaptation and translation inspired by the writings of Gertrude Stein, Toni Morrison, and David Foster Wallace, whose voices capture diverse cultural relevancies through their structure of language. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“Havel: The Passion of Thought” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. Richard Romagnoli directs five short and shorter funny, chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter. The evening explores the challenges of exercising individual conscience and the consequences of making unpopular though principled choices Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Middlebury College Orchestra performs in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join the College Orches‑ tra, under its new director Evan Bennett, as it explores major works from the classical to the present. Free. More info at middlebury. edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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11

SUNDAY

No Strings Marionettes in Brandon. Sunday, Nov. 11, 1:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. All aboard for “The Treasure Hunt,” a swashbuckling hunt for treasure, where Jim is lured out to sea in search of adventure and excitement. Little does he realize the unusual experience about to unfold. A celebration of veterans will begin at 1 p.m. Tickets adults $8/seniors (60 & up), students (17 & under) and military $6/children 5 and under accom‑ panied by an adult free.

The Howard Gospel Choir in Middlebury.

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. More info TBA. More info available soon online at town‑ halltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

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12

MONDAY

Book discussion in Vergennes.

Monday, Nov. 12, 7‑8 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Join the Bixby Book as they discuss Howard Frank Mosher’s “On Kingdom Mountain.”

The group is volunteer‑led, and open to the public. The library provides free copies for the group. RSVP to Devin Schrock at 610‑888‑9358 or lvnfree@gmail.com. Book Club books are given out to attendees at the club meetings first, then the rest are available on a first come first served basis.

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“Behind Wondrous Worlds: A Conservator’s Perspective” in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Objects conservator Linda Lin shares her experiences with the Islamic artworks from the Newark Museum, featured in the current exhibition “Wondrous Worlds: Art and Islam through Time and Place.” Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Book talk in Brandon. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Brandon Public Library, 4 Franklin St. Meet and discuss “1984” by George Orwell.

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Henry Sheldon Museum annual dinner meeting in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., Kirk Alumni Center, 217 Golf Course Rd. Keynote speaker Stephen Perkins, Executive Director of the Vermont Historical Society will present a talk entitled “The Past, Present, and Future of Historical Societies.” A lifelong Vermonter, Stephen Perkins’ professional career has led him on a path of preserving and celebrat‑ ing Vermont’s unique history and iconic land‑ scape. Cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation the talk. Full details including cost and reserva‑ tions can be found at henrysheldonmuseum. org or by calling 802‑388‑2117.

Calendar of Events Piano Recital by Students of Diana Fanning in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The fall concert by Diana Fanning’s students is a popular event celebrating our talented Middlebury pianists.

Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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“Emperor and Poet: Mansa Musa, Al Saheli, and the Unlikely 1325 Friendship that Built Timbuktu and the Mali Empire” in Middlebury. Thurs‑ day, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Suzanne Preston Blier, Allen Whitehill Clowes Professor of Fine Arts and of African and African American Studies Harvard University presents this lecture on Emperor Mansa Musa of Mali, who in 1325, was the world’s richest man by far. He and his new court architect Al Saheli — a Granada‑born poet and lawyer — built Timbuktu into an important architectural and university center at the moment of transition from the medieval world to the modern era. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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FRIDAY Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes. Friday, Nov. 16, 5:30‑6:30 p.m., Vergennes

MORE THAN 2,000 turkeys fill a barn at Stonewood Farm in Orwell last November. The farm raised 22,000 turkeys for Thanksgiving in 2017.

Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes meatloaf, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Free.

MNFF Winter Screening Series in Middlebury.

Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The MNFF’s winter series, high‑ lighting exceptional films from the 2018 Festi‑ val opens. More info TBA. Tickets $12. More

info available soon online at townhalltheater. org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Vermont Collegiate Choral Consortium: “Misa Luba” in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Choirs from Middle‑ bury, St. Michael’s, Castleton, and Johnson

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Leath Tonino in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Vermont author Tonino will discuss “The Animal One Thousand Miles Long,” a book of essays she wrote about the state of Vermont

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LAUREN MANDIGO, DAUGHTER of Middlebury College football’s defensive coordinator Doug Mandigo, dances past the Wesleyan football team after the Panthers beat the Cardinals, 30-27, on Youngman Field last fall.

Photo by Steve James

State are joined by Royal Hartigan and the ensemble Blood Drum Spirit to perform this fascinating mass setting based in Congolese musical idioms. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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Kingsland Bay hike in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Nov. 17. Join members of the Green Mountain Club and enjoy this historic site on Lake Champlain on an easy hike with scenic views. Contact leader David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802‑388‑4894 for meeting location and details. More activi‑ ties at gmcbreadloaf.org.

First Annual Vermont Vocal Competition in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. Sing‑ ers will compete for monetary prizes and potential performance opportunities with BARN OPERA, The Opera Company Of Middlebury, and Southern Vermont Lyric Theatre. A great opportunity to hear some of the emerging operatic artists in the country. Tickets adults $8/seniors and students $6/Children 12 and under free.

More info at barnopera.com/competition.

Middlebury College Community Chorus performs in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The chorus presents its annual concert in celebration of the season of Thanksgiving, performed

by Middlebury College students, staff, faculty, and singers from towns throughout the area. Jeff Rehbach, conductor; Tim Guiles, accompanist. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

40 and Fab — Chrystal’s Birthday Bash in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Tick‑ ets $20. More info available online soon at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

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Chipman Hill hike in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 18. Join the fun with the Green Mountain Club’s Young Adventurers Club. While the pace is geared towards younger adventurers (ages

4‑8), everyone is welcome. Call or email YAC Leader Lauren Bierman for meeting location and details at 802‑349‑7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail.com.

More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

“Marnie” live in HD in Middlebury. Satur‑ day, *Nov. 18, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Met Live in HD brings Composer Nico Muhly’s second new opera for the Met with this grip‑ ping re‑imagining of Winston Graham’s novel, set in the 1950s, about a beautiful, mysterious young woman who assumes multiple identities. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/$10 students (+1 preservation fee), available online at town‑ halltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m. *Date is different than the Met’s published schedule.

Middlebury College Community Chorus performs in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 18, 3 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The chorus presents its annual concert in celebration of the season of Thanksgiving, performed

by Middlebury College students, staff, faculty, and singers from towns throughout the area. Jeff Rehbach, conductor; Tim Guiles, accompanist. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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Caroline Cotter in Brandon.

Saturday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd With a captivating soprano voice and award‑winning songwriting, Caroline Cotter’s travel inspired songs take listen‑ ers all over the world and into the depths of the human heart. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show.

BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@ brandon‑music.net to reserve.

Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comics in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 24, time TBA, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see this slapstick comedy act like no other. Peers leads over a dozen dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks as he plays the straight man. More info avail‑ able soon online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

THURSDAY

“El Norte” on Screen in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club continues its fall season, themed “Immigration and Migration.” Flee‑ ing the violence of the Guatemalan civil war, two refugees head north through Mexico to the United States. Their story reverberates powerfully in our own time. Free. Discussion to follow. Cookies, popcorn and good coffee.

See great films with friends old and new.

Animations/Concert In Middlebury. Thurs‑ day, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Twilight Auditorium, Middlebury College. Hand‑drawn animations from Studio Art courses ART 185 and ART 200 will be screened along with a live concert performance by multifaceted musician and artist Raumshiff Engelmayr. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

The Drowsy Chaperone on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 29, time TBA, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Peasant St. The Middlebury Community Players stage this play‑within‑a‑play musical show that uses all the clichéd plot devices of a 1920s musical, including mistaken identity, comedy schtick, phony accents, and dance numbers that don’t quite go with the plot. Tickets will go on sale in mid‑October.

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The Drowsy Chaperone on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, time TBA, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Peasant St. The Middlebury Community Players stage this play‑within‑a‑play musical show that uses all the clichéd plot devices of a 1920s musical, including mistaken identity, comedy schtick, phony accents, and dance numbers that don’t quite go with the plot.

Tickets will go on sale in mid‑October.

Jupiter Quartet in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Dr. The quartet celebrates Debussy in this centenary year of his passing, with a program of Ravel and Debussy’s solitary string quartets, plus Dutil‑ leux’s Ainsi la nuit. Pre‑concert lecture by Professor of Music Larry Hamberlin, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 221. Reserved seating. Tickets: $28 Public/$22 Midd ID holders/$10 Youth/$6 Midd students. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Fall Dance Concert in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A dynamic evening of ideas in motion show‑ casing choreography by emerging student dance artists and the annual Newcomers’ Piece, choreographed this year by the Dance Company of Middlebury under the direction of Lida Winfield. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Nov. 12. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“Men on Boats” on stage in Middlebury.

Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Ten explorers. Four boats.

One Grand Canyon. This play by Jaclyn Back‑ haus is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expe‑ dition, when a one‑armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Nov. 12. More info at middelbuey.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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Holiday pottery sale in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.‑4 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7. Find great gifts at great prices at this fundraiser for the Middlebury Studio School.

“Men on Boats” on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Ten explorers. Four boats.

One Grand Canyon. This play by Jaclyn Back‑ haus is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expe‑ dition, when a one‑armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Nov. 12. More info at middelbuey.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Fall Dance Concert in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A dynamic evening of ideas in motion show‑ casing choreography by emerging student dance artists and the annual Newcomers’ Piece, choreographed this year by the Dance Company of Middlebury under the direction of Lida Winfield. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Nov. 12. More info at middlebury.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

The Drowsy Chaperone on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 1, time TBA, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Peasant St. The Middlebury Community Players stage this play‑within‑a‑play musical show that uses all the clichéd plot devices of a 1920s musical, including mistaken identity, comedy schtick, phony accents, and dance numbers that don’t quite go with the plot. Tickets will go on sale in mid‑October.

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“Men on Boats” on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. This play by Jaclyn Backhaus is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one‑armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Nov. 12. More info at middelbuey.edu/ arts or 802‑443‑3168.

The Drowsy Chaperone on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 2, time TBA, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Peasant St. The Middlebury Community Players stage this play‑within‑a‑play musical show that uses all the clichéd plot devices of a 1920s musical, including mistaken identity, comedy schtick, phony accents, and dance numbers that don’t quite go with the plot. Tickets will go on sale in mid‑October.

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Dining guide

AMERICAN FLATBREAD – Gather at our hearth; enjoy the magic & movement of our team baking each flatbread to order in this open kitchen setting. We keep our menu simple and put all our efforts into the quality and integrity of our food. We cook with the finest ingredients available, from the imported Grana Padano Parmesan sprinkled on top of each Flatbread, to the seasonal organic veggies we source from local farms. Guests can choose salads, flatbreads, small plates and desserts from our menu or check out the Chef’s Seasonal Specials that evening. Whether you bring the whole gang for a relaxed, family-style feast or come with your favorite person for an intimate candlelit dinner, we’ll be happy to have you here. Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Marble Works, Middlebury 802-3883300. Visit us at www.americanflatbread.com.

BLACK SHEEP BISTRO – Our talented staff welcomes you to the Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, Vermont. Our menu has been prepared with fresh, local ingredients and inspired by traditional French flavors.

Call for reservations. Located at 253 Main

food and handcrafted beers.

Homemade food is fresh and creative, and the beers are flavorful and accessible to many palates. As part of America’s craft beer revolution, the Bobcat’s brewmaster uses only the highest quality ingredients. In the kitchen, the goal of chef/owners Erin & Sanderson Wheeler is to create food that is wholesome and interesting, ensuring locals and visitors will return often. Menus are designed around the seasons and what is freshest locally in Addison County, while borrowing a range of international techniques. Informal enough for a quick meal; or worthy of an important celebration. 5 Main St., Bristol, 802-453-3311.

Street, Vergennes, VT. 802-877-9991. www. blacksheepbistrovt.com.

THE BOBCAT CAFE – The Bobcat Cafe in the heart of Bristol offers contemporary comfort

THE DAILY GRIND– located at 24 Merchants Row. We are Middlebury’s newest coffee shop.

Offering Daily Fresh Baked pastries, bagels and breakfast sandwiches, including a wide range of delicious lunch items, smoothies and dessert. Enjoy signature drinks such as

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our “Sap Sucker” a shaken iced latte with Vt. Maple syrup.

FIRE & ICE RESTAURANT AND BIG MOOSE PUB – Longtime local favorite steak & seafood dinner house. From a stunning museum-like atmosphere in the dining rooms, to a casual scene with six TVs in the pub; romantic nooks for your anniversary to elegant dining rooms for larger parties. 55+ item salad bar featuring all-you-can-eat shrimp. Hand-cut steaks, prime rib, and the freshest seafood along with much more. Vegetarian & glutenfree entrees available. See entire menu online. Pub fare with burgers, wraps & lighter fare. Kid’s menu & children’s theater (to entertain while you enjoy dinner!). Happy Hour every day with daily drink specials. Dinner every evening; weekend lunches Friday, Saturday and Sunday. One block off Route 7, and only a short walk from the village green, 26 Seymour Street, Middlebury. 802-388-7166.

800-367-7166. Please visit us online at www. fireandicerestaurant.com.

JESSICA’S AT SWIFT HOUSE INN – Dining at Jessica’s brings friends and family together in a casual setting guaranteed to summon warm memories. Jessica’s culinary team infuses the character of the countryside into the best of locally produced ingredients.

Whether you are looking for a casual evening dinner or celebrating a special occasion, we will take care of you. Enjoy a conversation at our intimate full bar offering liquors, local draft beer and wines from our 2018 Wine Spectator Award winning list.

Outdoor dining on the deck. Located at 25 Stewart Lane in Middlebury, Jessica’s is open Wednesday through Sunday night, with seating from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are suggested by calling 802-388-9925 or online reservations at www.jessicasvermont. com or at www.opentable.com.

LU•LU’S ICE CREAM – Named the best hand-churned ice cream in Vermont by “Yankee Magazine.” All organic or local ingredients churned daily. Our ice creams and sorbets, sauces and mix-ins are made completely from scratch. Sisters Laura and Martha Mack create original and unusual flavors, including Black Mascara Tears, Slum Dog Millionaire (curried peanut), and Luck of the Irish (Bailey’s Irish Cream ice cream studded with white and dark chocolate

covered espresso beans).

Open Wed – Mon 1pm9pm. Closed Tuesday.

Find us in our new location at 185 Main Street in Vergennes. Online at luluvt.com. Daily flavors posted on our Facebook page.

MARY’S INN AT BALDWIN CREEK – Since 1983 Vermont’s seasons have inspired Mary’s farmto-table menus. Chefowner Doug Mack picks the highest quality ingredients as the basis for Mary’s evolving menus, focusing on locally raised products from his on-site organic farm and other small scale artisan farmers.

Whether you are sipping on a hand-crafted cocktail at the bar or savoring world-famous Cream of Garlic Soup before your dinner, a visit to Mary’s is well worth the trip. The best reason to visit is to meet the people that make it happen. The faces of Mary’s are talented, happy and dedicated to serving great food and drink. From house-made Boyden Farm burgers to Atlantic salmon to Brome Lac duck, there is something for everyone.

Awarded the Slow Food of VT Snail of Approval Designation. Mary’s is a founding member of the Vermont Fresh Network.

Located at 1868 North 116 Road, Bristol.

Online at baldwincreek.net. Call 802-4532432.

MORGAN’S TAVERN - The Morgan’s Tavern at the Middlebury Inn uses only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally, through the Vermont Fresh Network Partnership to create a unique and inspired dining experience that you can’t get anywhere else. From the moment you arrive and are warmly welcomed back and throughout your meal,

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your satisfaction is our only goal. Every plate is prepared with you in mind. Each time you dine with us, whether you’re here for business or pleasure, we know you will rediscover why the Morgan’s Tavern is the best kept secret in Central Vermont.

THE PARK SQUEEZE – Located on Main Street in historic downtown Vergennes, Vermont. Open seven days a week. We invite you to stop in for a bite and a beverage – bring the family or meet up with friends. Check us out on Facebook for specials like our half-price burger night and margarita Mondays. Walk-ins welcome...we’ll squeeze you in! Find us at 161 Main Street, Vergennes, VT. 802-877-9962. www.parksqueeze.com.

ROUGH CUT - At Rough Cut you will find the best of Middlebury, Vermont.

Our hard working team will make sure you, your family and your friends have an amazing time, every time.

Join us after work, on the weekend, to meet your friends, watch the game, listen to live music, grab a quick bite and try a new beer or bourbon. Our everyday menu highlights the best of different barbecue regions and southern food.

SABAI SABAI – Comfortable and cozy, with a colorful flare of South Asia, Sabai Sabai offers sumptuous Thai cuisine.

Offering an extensive menu adaptable for a variety of palates, there is something for everyone. Mon-Fri quick lunch special (2) selected daily Sushi Roll Combinations $11.00. Located at 22 Merchants Row in downtown Middlebury and open Mon. - Fri. for lunch and dinner. Lunch hours 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner hours 4:30 p.m. to

9 p.m. Weekend and holiday hours 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call 802-989-7376 or visit www.sabaisabaithai.com. Check out Sabai Sabai Thai Cuisine on Facebook.

SHAFER’S DELI & MARKET- located at 54 College Street, we are a family-run store and restaurant offering a wide range of options from a full breakfast menu, deli sandwiches, lunch and dinner options, wood-fired pizza, a full service ice cream shoppe to every day essentials and cold drinks. We offer fresh made to order foods.

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TOURTERELLE – At Tourterelle, the fusion of classic French dishes made with local Vermont products delivers distinctive flavors to the Champlain Valley.

Whether you’re in the mood for a burger and beer at the bar or a romantic dinner for two featuring traditional French dishes with modern twists, Tourterelle has what you’re looking for. Tourterelle also caters and is a beautiful wedding venue for a ceremony and reception.

Tourterelle, located in New Haven, is open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call us at 802-453-6309 or visit www.tourterellevt.com today.

VERMONT COFFEE - In our CAFÉ novels are penned, shawls are knitted, local businesses meet, college papers are written, families are welcomed, politics are discussed, crossword puzzles are completed. Fresh-roasted coffee and espresso drinks. Breakfast and lunch, daily specials. Outdoor seating.

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THE WAYBURY INN - The Waybury offers a delightful selection of culinary options and special dining events. Dine in the casual Pub, enjoy the pleasure of lunching outdoors on our sunny terrace or enclosed porch, or enjoy your meal in the beautifully renovated Pine Room. Wherever you dine, you’ll enjoy fresh, innovative New England cuisine made with Vermont farm-raised products. Take a peak at our specials menu and see what our chef has to offer.

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The Waybury Inn is always delighted to welcome the public for breakfast, dinner, Sunday brunch, plus Friday and Saturday lunch.

Dine in the beautifully renovated Pine Room. Lunch on the patio or enclosed porches, or step into our cozy Pub. Reasonably priced Sunday brunch is a delectable array of everything you might want to savor – including craft cocktails should you wish. Make your reservation today; walk-ins welcome!

BREAKFAST includes:

Buttermilk pancakes with fresh Vermont Maple Syrup, choices of ham, sausage, bacon; Maple Meadow eggs cooked to order; English breakfast sandwich with egg and prosciutto; smoked salmon salad; fruits and cereals, and more!

SUNDAY BRUNCH includes:

Served from 11am – 2pm, we offer Eggs Benedict – Classic, with Smoked Salmon or a Crab Cake, delightful omelets; fresh salads, Inn made soups, appetizers, sandwiches and a great burger. There is a full array of libations and a delightful dessert menu.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY LUNCHES include: Shrimp & artichoke gratin, nachos, oysters, calamari; Seasonal soups, clam chowder; Salads galore; Burgers & sandwiches served with home-made waffle chips & coleslaw.

NIGHTLY DINNERS include:

Creative appetizers, salads & soups galore! Filet Mignon & NY Strips; rack of lamb & venison au poivre; Rainbow trout, sea scallops & salmon; Pastas; Veggie & vegan delights; Burgers & sandwiches; Amazing desserts!

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Cooking Classes with Chef-Owner Doug Mack Sat Oct 20: “Harvest” Sat Dec 1: “Fish and Seafood” Fall-Winter Hours begin October 21 Wed, Thurs 5:00-8:00 Fri, Sat 5:00-9:00 Sun Brunch 10:30-1:30 Wine and Game Dinner Saturday Nov 17 22nd Annual Dinner, co-hosted by VT Wine merchants 5 courses, 5 wines, $76 pp plus tax, tip.

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ORWELL: Buxton’s Store Orwell Gas n Go RIPTON: Ripton Country Store SALISBURY: Kampersville Store SHOREHAM: Shoreham Service Center STARKSBORO: Jerusalem 4-Corners Store VERGENNES: Champlain Farms Kinney Drugs Marble Works Pharmacy Shaw’s Small City Market Vergennes Redemption Center Vergennes Wine

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Discover Addison County’s Back Road Splendor Continued From Page 12

Mad River Valley Tour — 3-4 Hours: From Middlebury, take Route 7 south to Route 125.

Route 125 east through East Middlebury and Ripton, passing the Robert Frost Wayside Recreation Area, the famous Middlebury College Bread Loaf campus, crossing over the Middlebury Gap (elevation 2,149 feet). Proceed down the mountain (also known as the Robert Frost Memorial Drive), into the town of Hancock.

Take Route 100 north through the town of Granville, watching on your left for the beautiful Moss Glen Falls.

Continue north into Waitsfield, where you will pick up Route 17, and follow it west over the Appalachian Gap (elevation 2,365 feet). When you get to the bottom of the other side, you’ll take a left and Route 17 and Route 116 will run together for several miles, including through the village of Bristol. Just past the village, Route 116 peels off south but you should stay on Route 17 westbound through New Haven until you come to Route 7. Take Route 7 south back to Middlebury.

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Capital City Cruise — Day Trip: From Middlebury, take Route 7 south to Route 125, Route 125 east over the mountains to Route 100 in Hancock. Take Route 100 south to Stockbridge, where you pick up Route 107 and drive east to Bethel.

In Bethel take Interstate 89 (known as one of the most beautiful interstates in the country) and head north, passing Vermont’s capital city, Montpelier. Get off the interstate at Middlesex (Exit 9) and take Route 100B south to the town of Waitsfield. In Waitsfield, bear right on Route 17 and head west over the Appalachian Gap (elevation 2,365 feet) to Route 7. Follow Route 7 south back to Middlebury.

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Hear the music, feel the spirit at the Hymn Sing The fact that Addison County is the heart of apple growing in Vermont has a benefit beyond the fresh fruit and the beautiful orchards. Every year hundreds of Jamaicans come to Vermont in August with one purpose — to pick apples. And every year some of those Jamaicans organize an evening of singing Christian hymns at the Shoreham Congregational Church — to which the public is invited.

Everyone The success of one is invited to of Vermont’s most come and iconic crops — apples listen; there — rests quite literally in the hands of workers may be a from an island nation chance to over 2,000 miles to the join in, as south. well. This Seasonal workers is a kidfrom Jamaica have been harvesting New friendly England crops since event. the 1940s, when the battlefields and munitions factories of World War II left gaps in the agricultural workforce. Most local orchardists can’t actually remember a time when the Vermont apple crop hasn’t been picked by workers from Jamaica, but the consensus is that since about the 1970s, Jamaican hands have plucked apples from the trees and rolled them into bins with the speed, skill and numbers necessary to harvest commercial crops.

A few dozen Jamaican men, in Vermont to pick apples, take time away from the orchards to vocalize in the annual Jamaican Hymn Sing at the Shoreham Congregational Church this past September. This year’s Hymn Sing will be Sept. 30.

This year they will take time out on Sunday, Sept. 30, to hold the Annual Jamaican Hymn Sing at 7:30 p.m. at the Church on the west end of the green in Shoreham (28 School Road, to be exact).

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For decades, the Jamaicans who work at our local apple orchards have met to celebrate and worship in song and fellowship.

Everyone is invited to come and listen; there may be a chance to join in, as well.

This is a kid-friendly event.

Refreshments will be served following the hymn sing. A free will offering to benefit mission work in Jamaica will be taken.

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In the Orchard It’s their songs you hear first, church songs, and then the apples rolling down their arms into their baskets.

Notes from God you could say.

If they didn’t need more than songs to wire home at the end of a picked week.

Money orders and checks sent back to their wives.

In the islands.

Foremost Jamaica.

Where the wind can strip the trees. And God’s known to have more than a little faith.

Where these men’s hands were born.

Soft as a breeze the hymn sings.

And hard enough to lift a hard box, carry it to an open truck.

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And Michelle at the supermarket who loved to cash their checks.

Before they stepped back into their van.

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Visit a Classic

Vermont Country Store on your foliage tour

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C Are you planning a leaf-peeping road trip this fall? Don’t worry about packing a lunch or forgetting something at home, because you’ll want an excuse to stop at the wide variety of Country Stores along the way. Whether you need a sandwich, a gas stop, directions, keepsakes, or are just dying to stop in and meet a local Vermonter, these featured shops will give you just what you’re looking for!

Check out the map on this page for a directory of Country Stores, and make sure to add in a stop on your foliage tour.

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Spend the day at Dead Cleek to learn about area wildlife

If you enjoy wildlife be sure to make photography clinic is back by popular plans to attend the 17th annual Dead Creek demand. Nature walks, illustrated talks, Wildlife Day in Addison on Saturday, Oct. 6. hunting dog demonstrations, fishing and Activities at Dead Creek Wildlife Day are hunting tips, and much more will be held especially for people who enjoy hunting, until 4 p.m. All events are free, and a free fishing, bird watching, or learning about shuttle bus will provide regular access to Vermont’s diverse wildlife. The event will nearby field events throughout the day. be held at the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Wildlife Day features several new events Department’s Dead Creek this year.

Wildlife Management Area The Dead Creek “Beavers: A Sentry (WMA) on Route 17 west of Visitor Center to Biodiversity” — an Route 22A. exploration of the ecology Early risers can begin will be open of the remarkable beaver, the day with a bird banding for its regular focusing on its tumultuous demonstration at 7 a.m. Two hours of 8 history, its management large tents at Dead Creek a.m. to 4 p.m. challenges, and the role it WMA headquarters will open and features plays in maintaining healthy at 9:30 a.m. featuring wildlife— will take displays about ecosystems related exhibits and activities place from 10-11 a.m. in the such as decoy carving, conservation conference room at the Dead building bluebird boxes and and wildlife Creek HQ. wildlife photography. The management in Herpetologist Jim Andrews Dead Creek Visitor Center Vermont. will talk about Vermont’s will be open for its regular turtle ecology at noon in the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and conference room, then go features displays about conservation and join Jim in the West Branch parking lot wildlife management in Vermont. from 1-2:30 p.m., for “Vermont Turtles in A highlight of the festival is always the the Field,” where you will get to look for live critters — visitors can see snakes, Vermont turtles in their natural habitat. turtles, owls and more up close and learn Chief Don Stevens of the Nulhegan about their ecology. Another exciting event Abenaki Tribe will talk about the is the youth waterfowl calling contest with importance of wildlife to the Abenaki prizes. There are many new events, as well people and how wildlife connects us as some of the old favorites. The wildlife through educational stories in a talk in the

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MANY OF THE activities at this year’s Oct. 6 Dead Creek Wildlife Day are tailored to children, including up close viewing of all kinds of Vermont wildlife, like this owl.

Photo/Tom Rogers

HQ conference room, 1-2 p.m.

A character that is being called “Bat Woman” will help kids and adults to learn about bats and echolocation through games 1:30-3 p.m. at the HQ. Stick around for bat trivia and a chance to win a bat house!

“See it, sketch it, bird it,” 2:30-3:30 in the conference room, is a chance to learn techniques for observing, describing, sketching and identifying birds that will immediately help you become a better birder.

Head to the West Branch parking area

at 2:30 for leisurely nature walk to look at birds, bugs, trees, and whatever else you can find, with Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department ecologist Everett Marshall Dead Creek Wildlife Day is hosted by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreations, and Otter Creek Audubon Society.

For more information and a schedule of events, visit Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website at vtfishandwildlife.com and check under Watch Wildlife.

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Get your steps in and raise your heart rate outside this fall!

Vermont is a beautiful place to be or 802.388.4894. Rain date Sunday, Oct. outside, and many consider autumn to be 7. the most beautiful time here. If getting Ripton Ridge Run in Ripton. The a little exercise also improves one’s Friends of the Ripton School invite spirits, then fall in Vermont is just about runners and walkers of all levels to the perfect time and place participate in a 10.4K loop to get outdoors and move run, a 5K run, or a 5K around. So this fall, plan on If getting a little fun walk on Sunday, Oct. getting outside, working up exercise also 7. This race during peak a sweat and communing with improves one’s foliage season starts at nature. It can be a hike on a spirits, then Ripton Elementary School, trail, a run in the woods, a Lincoln Road. Lunch fall in Vermont 753 bike along Addison County’s will be available during and many back roads, or a paddle is just about following the race. A raffle the perfect time and awards ceremony will on a river or lake.

The following is an and place to follow with prizes for top eclectic listing of activities get outdoors runners and medallions for in which you can join in. Or and move winners in each age group. just find a country road on a All proceeds benefit the sunny day and go for a stroll. around.

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Green Mountain Club Packet pickup and race day Hike in/near Middlebury. On Friday, registration 11 a.m.-12 noon, races Oct. 5. A GMC Club member will choose begin at 12:30 p.m. More information at a moderately difficult, 3-4 hour hike on riptonridgerun.org. a small mountain near Middlebury with Mt. Abraham hike in Lincoln. On great foliage and views. Bring a lunch to Friday, Oct. 26, anyone is invited to join eat at the summit. For more info contact the Green Mountain Club’s Breadloaf David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com section at Lincoln Gap for this strenuous

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North Branch School ninth-graders climb down from the summit of Mount Abe in the middle of their recent three-day backpacking hike along a portion of the Long Trail this past spring.

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Outside (Continued from Page 50) 5.2-mile hike on the Long Trail.

There will be an elevation gain of approximately 2,200 feet, some steep pitches, a few flat areas flat and an extremely rocky ascent to the summit leading to phenomenal 360-degree views and rare arcticalpine plants. More info contact Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@ gmail.com or at 802-388-5407.

Chandler Ridge hike in Salisbury. The Green Mountain Club is at it again on Saturday, Nov. 10, with a moderate, 5-6-mile round trip hike with an 800-foot ascent/descent. Look for good views of Green Mountains, Lake Dunmore and Adirondacks from Chandler Ridge. Bring lunch and water; poles are recommended.

Get more info from Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@gmail.com or 802388-5407.

Kingsland Bay hike in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Nov. 17, will see Green Mountain Club members and anyone who wants to join in taking an easy hike with scenic views on this historic site on Lake Champlain. Contact leader David Andrews can provide meeting location and other details if you contact him at vtrevda@ yahoo.com or 802-388-4894.

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Around 185 runners take off from the starting line of Ripton’s annual Ridge Run a few years back. It is not only a challenging course, but a beautiful setting.

Courtesy photo

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WWI exhibit on display at The Sheldon Museum

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — It was idealistically, perhaps even naively, dubbed “the war to end all wars” after an international accord brought an end to the carnage of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.

But man’s inhumanity to man has continued unabated during the century that has followed that first Armistice Day. An exhibit continuing this fall at the Sheldon Museum of Vermont History uses period clothing, correspondence, memorabilia, weapons and photos donated by Addison County families to convey the drama, violence and local response to WWI through the eyes of some of the people who lived it.

“Doughboys and Flyboys: World War I Stories by Vermonters from the Home and Battlefront” will end, symbolically, on Nov. 11. The exhibit boasts a treasure trove of fascinating historical artifacts, roughly 25 percent of them culled from the family of Sheldon Museum Director Bill Brooks. The Sheldon show includes a variety of gear, war souvenirs and family letters penned and received by Brooks’ grandfather, Dr. Jacob J. Ross of Middlebury, a local physician who served as a flight surgeon in France with the 17th Aero Squadron.

Also included are WWI letters written by two other prominent Middlebury citizens: Waldo Heinrichs, a pilot with the 95th Aero Squadron, known then as “luckiest man in the war” for surviving two plane crashes and internment in a German hospital; and Werner Neuse, a German by birth, who enlisted in the German army as a teenager shortly after his father, Richard Neuse (also a German soldier) was killed. Werner Neuse is the grandfather of longtime Middlebury attorney Karl Neuse.

Werner Neuse later immigrated to the United States, became a citizen, earned his graduate degrees and joined Middlebury College’s German Department. He helped to start the college’s German summer language school. Ironically, Neuse and Heinrichs lived on the same block of South Street in Middlebury following the war.

Ross was a physician in Middlebury and head of the physical education department of Middlebury College when the United States entered World War I in 1917. He

Brandon Artist Fran Bull’s “In Flanders Field” art installation is part of the Henry Sheldon Museum’s current World War I exhibit.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

volunteered to serve, in spite of the fact he was in his 40s and had three young children at the time.

“He didn’t have to volunteer, but he did,” Brooks said.

The Rosses would later buy a camp on Long Point in Ferrisburgh. It was there that Jacob kept his WWI-related memorabilia, according to Brooks.

“There was a barrel filled with German helmets and some of the things he wore — a sword, a bugle,” Brooks said, noting some of those items served as very realistic toys for children in the family.

But over the years, those WWI relics took on a greater significance for Brooks, an avid historian. The landmark anniversary of the end of WWI gave him the perfect excuse to package his grandfather’s wartime collection and showcase it as part of a broader Sheldon exhibit. The letters between Ross and his wife, Hannah Elizabeth Holmes Ross, sum up the tender bond and torturous separation between spouses on the home front and soldiers in war-torn Europe. That correspondence provides context for the ominous gas masks, German luger pistol, cartridge belts and other implements of destruction that bear witness to the horrific

trench warfare and mustard gas attacks that claimed so many lives during the relentless conflagration.

Visitors can see vintage photos of local soldiers posing proudly in their military regalia. While the soldiers are long gone, their uniforms of some remain and are part of the exhibit, including that of the late

Stephen Freeman, who trained American WWI pilots stateside before they were unleashed over the skies of France, Belgium and Germany.

Colorful period posters urge citizens to volunteer for military service or to financially support the war effort.

The focal point of the exhibit is a dramatic art installation created by internationally renowned artist Fran Bull of Brandon. She’s dubbed it “In Flanders Field,” after the famous poem by Canadian Lt. Col. John McCrae — a medical officer who had taught pathology at the University of Vermont’s Medical School prior to the war. He penned it in 1915 after the Second Battle of Ypres in the Flanders region of Belgium.

In his poem, McCrae notes the irony of how quickly the beautiful red poppies grow on the graves of the many fallen soldiers.

Bull conjures that same irony through her art installation, a combination of sculpture and ivory white fabric evoking a battlefield in Belgium sullied with the grim sounds and sights of war.

“I re-imagined the poem as a work of visual art,” Bull explained. “Sky with singing birds; fields of red poppies and white crosses; the lamentations of corpses — these were my points of departure.”

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a. Rokeby Museum, Route 7, Ferrisburgh. Underground Railroad site and prominent Quaker family farm. rokeby.org. Open through Oct. 28. b. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Day use, nature path. vtstateparks.com/htm/kingsland.htm. Open through Oct. 8. c. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh. Traces the history of Lake Champlain, extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits, including boats. lcmm.org. d. Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Overnight camping, nature trails. vtstateparks.com/ htm/buttonbay.htm. Open through Oct. 8. e. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Route 17, Addison. Home to migrating waterfowl, walking paths, and boat launches. vtfishandwildlife.com/wmaguide.cfm. f. Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Stained glass ceiling illuminates historic library and extensive collection of early arrowheads and other artifacts. bixbylibrary.org. g. Lord’s Prayer Rock, Bristol. In 1891, Joseph C. Greene paid a carver to engrave the Lord’s Prayer on a huge rock sitting next to what is today Route 116. It’s still an unusual roadside attraction. h. Snake Mountain. Parking lot on Mountain Road in Addison. Family-friendly hike to beautiful vistas of Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. Don’t leave valuables in the car. vtfishandwildlife.com/wmaguide.cfm. i. Mount Abraham trail access, Long Trail, Lincoln. Summit includes 360-degree panorama. greenmountainclub.org. j. University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Morgan Horse Farm Road, Weybridge.

Beautiful grounds featuring a leading breeding program for state’s official animal. Tours daily. uvm.edu/morgan. k. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1 Park St., downtown Middlebury. Tour the Judd Harris House, ongoing exhibits and events. Fall show of Arthur Healy watercolors. henrysheldonmuseum.org. m. Middlebury College. Campus tours available at admissions office. Event listings available at arts center ticket office. middlebury.edu. n. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. Rotating exhibits. vermontfolklifecenter.org. o. Trail Around Middlebury. The “TAM” is a 16-mile footpath that encircles Middlebury and links several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties and other local landmarks. maltvt.org/tam.html. p. Falls of Lana, Rattlesnake Cliffs, Silver Lake trails access, Salisbury-Leicester town line. newenglandwaterfalls.com/vermont.php. q. Branbury State Park, Salisbury. Day use and overnight camping, kid-friendly sandy beach and extensive grass lawn, boat rentals. vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.htm. Open through Oct. 8. r. Spirit in Nature Path, Goshen Road, Ripton. Immerse yourself in nature by walking any of the 11 different paths. spiritinnature.com. s. Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison. Chimney Point is the site of Native American, early French, and Revolutionary War-era settlement. Historic tavern was an important meeting place. Ongoing exhibits and tours. historicsites.vermont.gov/chimneypoint.

Open through Oct. 14. t. Fort Ticonderoga (across ferry in New York). Preserved Revolutionary War fort with extensive interpretation, guides, re-enactors, gift shop and many events. fort-ticonderoga. org. Open through Oct. 31. u. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell. A largely undisturbed Revolutionary War site. Visitors center with extensive exhibits and many interpretive trails. historicsites.vermont.gov/directory/mount_independence. Open through Oct. 14. v. Steven A. Douglas Birthplace & Museum, Route 7, Brandon. Town of Brandon museum located in historic birthplace of statesman Steven A. Douglas. Enjoy local history including architecture, industry, business, tourism, and immigration. brandon.org/the-brandonmuseum. w. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St., Brandon. Gallery shows work from a diverse group of more than 50 artists in various media. brandonartistsguild.org.

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