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The Champlain Philharmonic will perform “music from the old country.” See Arts + Leisure.

The Mount Abe girls continued their recent offensive surge — at the Tigers’ expense. See Page 1B.

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Irish officer learns about policing in Middlebury

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police got some reinforcements last week from an unlikely source — Ireland.

Actually, Constable Gavin Todd of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) wasn’t there to participate as much as to observe.

Todd’s four-day visit to Middlebury was courtesy of the International Police Association (IPA), an organization that sponsors exchanges between police departments throughout the world in an effort to foster friendship and co-operation among law enforcement officials.

This was Todd’s second visit to the U.S. through the IPA. He visited a police force CONSTABLE GAVIN TODD in New Jersey around three years ago, and had met Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley during one of the chief’s frequent trips to Ireland. So when the IPA asked Todd where he’d like to be sent this time, Middlebury, Vt., was his top choice.

“It’s very rural and similar to home,” he said of Addison County’s rural, green landscape. He acknowledged the Green Mountain State is a lot more forested and hilly than the Emerald Isle.

During his stay, Todd shadowed Middlebury police officers and toured the Vermont Police Academy in Pittsford. He saw many similarities between U.S. and Irish policing and training.

Officers in Northern Ireland carry side arms for protection, as do Vermont police forces. They wear (See Todd, Page 12A)

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Many local women live in daily fear of domestic violence Spurred in part by ‘Me Too,’ cases mount

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — “Rose,” an Addison County woman in her 40s, is overcome with dread every time she looks at the calendar.

While life is pretty good right now, each passing day brings her closer to the moment her ex-husband will be released from jail.

Closer to the prospect of being potentially shaken to the core in the dead of night by the terrifying sounds of a pounding fist and bellowing voice at her front door.

Closer to constantly looking over her shoulder for the man she’s been trying to escape from for around two years.

Closer to losing the freedom that she has finally won, only after he had lost his.

“Rose” — a false name used to protect her identity — is one of many

local survivors of domestic and/ or sexual violence who are either looking for ways to break free of abusive relationships, or who are trying to move on with their lives after turning a very painful page.

Rose’s story, and the sagas of all abuse victims, are especially poignant right now, as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Local advocates are taking time this month to explain the frightening realities of domestic and sexual violence, along with a bit of good news: The U.S. Department of Justice has renewed a three-year, $746,132 grant that will preserve several key positions within the Addison County court system and at WomenSafe, positions that provide direct aid to victims of domestic/ sexual violence.

“We’re thrilled,” WomenSafe (See Violence, Page 12A)

Campaign donations reach an all-time high Senate hopefuls raise combined $100K

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A RED TREE, looking like a bolt of lightning, dissects two portions of Middlebury College’s Adirondack House Tuesday afternoon.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By JOHN FLOWERS ADDISON COUNTY — Addison County candidates running in contested elections for posts in the state Legislature and county government on Nov. 6 have thus far raised a combined total of around $176,000 to fulfill their political aspirations.

It’s already an all-time record for campaign fundraising in Addison County, and the number will undoubtedly swell by the time candidates do their final accounting after the election night confetti has been swept up.

STATE SENATE The county’s gaudy campaign

finance numbers are largely being driven by a six-person race for the county’s two state Senate seats that as of Oct. 15 had yielded a combined total of around $100,668 in contributions. It’s the first time ever that the collective campaign coffers in an Addison County state Senate race have swelled into six-figures.

Eric Davis, the Independent’s political columnist and a Middlebury College professor emeritus of political science, said the amounts raised by five of the six Addison County state Senate candidates are more akin to what one would (See Campaign, Page 13A)

Dairy farmers: Low milk prices are wearing us down By the way Vergennes Union High School students and staff members got an unexpected day off without a snowstorm on Wednesday. A snafu involving the school’s new heating system led to an odor that officials likened to burning rubber spreading throughout the building.

Officials first thought a two-hour delay would be enough to clear the air of a smell they said can cause headaches, but said it returned when doors and windows were closed and the heat was turned back on. They said new heating units arrived with a protective sealant that was supposed to have (See By the way, Page 7A)

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By CHRISTOPHER ROSS MIDDLEBURY — At an Oct. 12 meeting organized by the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders to solicit input from dairy farmers about milk prices and the viability of their industry, those farmers found themselves in the minority.

“The thing that kind of upset me today is: You sent your message out to the farmers and there’s hardly any farmers here,” said Gerard Sabourin of Sabourin Dairy in Shoreham.

“I’ve seen it for years,” he continued.

“Informational meetings with our co-op and stuff — they’re poorly attended.”

When the discussion turned to educating the public to the plight of the dairy industry, Marie Audet of Blue Spruce Farm and Audet’s Cow Power in Bridport pointed to a sense of “hopelessness” among her peers.

“I think that’s exactly why there aren’t more farmers here,” she said.

“We’ve been through this before.

I’ve been through this before and I’m not fighting this battle again.”

Held at the Middlebury Parks & Recreation Center, the “listening session” was the first in a series of meetings scheduled around the state to provide a forum for dairy farmers to weigh in on what policies and programs are needed to improve milk prices and farm income.

In Vermont, the price paid per hundred pounds of milk (about 11 gallons) has stood below $20 for most of the last three years. In August 2018 the price was $16.70 — well below the break-even point for many farms. Vermont has lost more than 65 dairy farms this year, according to a press release issued by

SHELDON FARMER BILL Rowell, second from right, discusses problems facing the dairy industry during a forum in Middlebury last Friday organized by the office of Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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Sanders’s office.

State and national legislators have proposed (and sometimes orchestrated) a few short-term fixes: • This spring, the federal Margin Protection Program for Dairy, insurance that protects dairy farmers when the difference between the

wholesale price of milk and the price of feed falls below a certain dollar amount, was expanded and made retroactive, guaranteeing payments for small- to medium-size operations.

• The state has set aside funds this year to help Vermont dairy

farmers pay their premiums for the Margin Protection Program. Checks averaging $800 should go out to farmers in the next couple of weeks, Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts announced at the meeting.

• On Oct. 11, the day before the Middlebury meeting, Sen. Sanders

introduced Congressional legislation that would provide emergency payments and give priority to farmers that live in states where the cost of milk production is higher than the national average, and to farmers with smaller operations.

(See Farmers, Page 11A)

PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018

Many learn how to clear their criminal records

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Around 20 people took part in a special event held Oct. 12 at Frank Mahady Courthouse aimed at helping residents clear their criminal records of past misdemeanor charges, notably including possession of marijuana. It was the first of twosuch events.

Nine participants at the Oct. 12 session availed themselves of free legal aid in filling out the requisite paperwork to get their records expunged of their past transgressions. Several local and statewide attorneys participated.

The sessions are a collaboration of the Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office, Vermont Legal Aid, the Center for Justice Reform at Vermont Law School and The Pennywise Foundation.

The second session is set for Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 to 4:30 p.m. at

Middlebury College’s Kirk Alumni Center.

The two sessions reflect recent state laws that have not only decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana, but also now allow Vermonters to possess up to an ounce of the substance and grow up to two mature plants on their property.

The record cleansing offer doesn’t extend to felonies. But past convictions for minor misdemeanors can affect employment, loans and financial aid opportunities, among other things.

There are about 740 misdemeanor marijuana convictions on the books at the county courthouse, dating back to 1990, according to State’s Attorney Dennis Wygmans. He hopes for another good turnout at the Oct. 28 expungement event.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Mount Abe district officials to host community meetings BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Unified School District (MAUSD) board on Monday, Oct. 22, will kick off a series of community meetings to get members of the Five-Town public more involved with their schools.

The event will take place from 6 – 8:45 p.m., at Holley Hall in Bristol.

An informal mixer and two short board presentations will be followed by a facilitated discussion focused on upcoming budget issues and community priorities.

The new unified board’s goal is to establish a positive foundation for community engagement.

“We invite all of the diverse perspectives held here in our community to show up and share their priorities for the school budget this year,” said MAUSD board member Elizabeth

Sayre, who serves on the Community Engagement (CE) committee. The 5-Town Community Forum, she added, has supported CE committee and the development of this forum.

“Everyone in our community wants students to have access to education,” Sayre said. But “there are many perspectives about what budget it takes to get us there.”

Essex Junction-based facilitator Sue McCormick is “an expert in facilitating successful community discussions on challenging topics,” she added.

Information gathered at this and other forums, as well as follow-up surveys, will help inform the school board’s policy governance work. The board will also use community input to determine the topics and frequency of future forums.

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Panton Town Hall cupola, kitchen debated they are not yet in agreement on how best to replace the cupola.

And on Sept. 20 the selectboard said it would look into an aluminum

By ANDY KIRKALDY replacement that members said PANTON — Seven months after would be cheaper, lighter, and still residents at a contentious Panton attractive, but the former town hall Town Meeting backed spending committee chairman is concerned money to repair and upgrade Panton Panton’s $100,000 Cerf Foundation Town Hall, much new work has been grant to fund a replacement cupola done, including a new handicap ac- would be at risk with the aluminum cess ramp to the main option. meeting space and new At Panton’s Both sides are accessible bathrooms 2018 town moving forward on reto serve that space. searching the kitchen.

But two projects meeting “the Selectboard Chairman residents also backed, understanding Howard Hall said a public kitchen in that was then, and the board wants to space and a replace- it should be make sure it meets ment for the wooden now, that (Green all state and federal cupola removed seven Mountain Power) handicap-accessibilyears ago, remain in ity, fire-safety, and money should go wastewater-disposable limbo.

The selectboard and to the restoration requirements, and the members of the Town project.” cost is reasonable.

Hall Committee that — former Selectman “We need to get more the board disbanded, John Viskup information from the but who are still volstate fire marshal and unteering their time to understand what we move town hall work forward, are can and can’t do,” Hall said. “That still working to move those two final will give us an idea on limitation of projects forward. funds and how much we need to do But they disagree on a key fund- and what is actually feasible.” ing source in what is a continuation Hall also wondered how strong of a Town Meeting Day debate. And the support would be for a kitchen if

Board, backers at odds on funding

will be needed to install a kitchen. its price tag rose.

Raphael and Viskup, a former “I would like to know how many people would want to do this,” Hall multi-term selectman, more recently met with the selectboard on Sept. 20. said.

Raphael said the two “agreed to Hall added he’s not sure how often review the kitchen situation, talk the kitchen might be used.

“It would be great to have a fab- with who we need to talk with in ulous kitchen, but if nobody’s using the state with regard to what is perit, it’s not worth having,” Hall said. missible and what isn’t permissible “Because it is an expensive venture.” without great expense or any addiFormer Town Hall Committee tional cost with regard to fire safety chairman David Raphael said resi- purposes, with the notion that we dents have supported a kitchen in a want to have some form of a kitchen that is reasonable, survey conducted by cost-effective.” the planning commisFUNDING DEBATE sion and in a series of “I would like to As for funding the town meeting votes. know how many kitchen and cupola, In March residents people would Raphael and Hall disvoted to add $100,000 agreed in interviews from a budget surplus want to do with the Independent, to the Town Hall Resto- this” town hall re-affirming positions ration Fund to replace kitchen. town hall’s unusable — Selectboard they staked out at former handicap access Chairman March town meeting.

Hall said the selectramp, to renovate the Howard Hall board is wary about bathrooms, and to “add taxes increasing. a service kitchen and “We have to make sure that we gray water storage tank.”

Former committee member John have money in the budget to actuViskup had amended the motion to ally, if we’re going to get a loan, to include the kitchen and storage tank, cover the cost of the loan,” Hall said.

Residents have supported at and it passed easily.

But the ramp, completed earlier each of the past two town meetings this year, proved to be more costly dedicating to town hall upgrades than expected, and more funding $23,775 of estimated new tax revenue from Green Mountain Power’s new nearby 5-megawatt solar array.

Hall maintains that revenue in the future goes into the general fund to be used at the selectboard’s discretion unless voters again earmark it for the Town Hall Restoration Fund, to which they typically also chip in $20,000 a year.

Hall said there is “no written agreement” that states GMP solar array tax revenue should fund town hall projects.

“We can’t just arbitrarily take the money from the solar field next year and put it into that fund. That would have to be voted on. It’s not continuously money going from the solar field into the town hall repair fund. There was nothing ever passed to do that,” he said.

Raphael and Viskup, who retired from the board at the 2017 town meeting, take a different view. At Panton’s 2018 town meeting Viskup said, “The understanding was then, and it should be now, that money (See Cupola, Page 3A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018 — PAGE 3A

AMEY RYAN OF IPJ Real Estate, second from right, received the Chamber’s 2018 Buster Brush Citizen of the Year. Here she shares the award with her team members — Polly Rainey, Karen James, Beth Stanway and Courtney DeBisschop — and Chamber President Rob Carter.

Construction celebrated 10 years in business building fine homes and working on renovations and commercial projects of all sizes across the Northeast. They opened a new 4,000-square-foot woodshop to expand their custom woodworking operations.

The 2018 Buster Brush Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Amey Ryan, owner of IPJ Real Estate. Ryan exemplifies the criteria for which the award is given — a history of getting things done to make the community better in a variety of ways, with no intention of personal reward or recognition.

Ryan has been Addison County Board of Realtors Realtor of the Year on three separate occasions.

She has been on the Vermont

Realtors Board, and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. She is a Melvin Jones Fellow with the Middlebury Lions Club, and has been a board member of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the Better Middlebury Partnership. She tirelessly attends meetings and benefits.

As one colleague put it: “She is the first to step up, get involved, or support a worthy cause, and inspires others to follow. … Amey has worked very hard in business, equally hard for this community, with transparency and total objectivity.”

The Chamber’s 2018 Community Achievement Award is given to a non-profit organization that provides a significant and sustained contribution to the wellbeing of the area. This year’s award was presented to the Kevin P. Mahaney ’84 Center for the Arts and accepted

by Liza Sacheli, director of the center.

The Mahaney Center for the Arts is the largest and busiest visual and performing arts organization in Addison County. In the 20172018 season, it celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Chamber annual meeting attendees voted on the board of directors for the 2018-2019 year.

New to the board this year, serving one-year terms expiring at the 2019 annual meeting are: Marty Kulczyk, Robert Frost Mountain Cabins; Dickie Austin, Black Sheep Bistro

and Park Squeeze; Tom Manion, UVM Porter Medical Center; Sean Flynn, Silver Maple Construction; Courtney DeBisschop, IPJ Real Estate; and Ben Calvi, Vermont Cider Company.

Other board members include: Bethany Dever, Dever Accounting Service, Treasurer; Karen Duguay, representing Better Middlebury Partnership; Judson Hescock, Neuse, Duprey & Putnam, P.C., Chair;

Shawn Oxford, Bristol Financial Services, Past Chair; Renny Perry, representing Vergennes Downtown Partnership; Bill Sayre, A. Johnson Lumber Company, representing Addison County Regional Planning Commission; Len Schmidt, Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center; Adam Rainville, Maple Landmark, Vice-Chair; Meaghan McLaughlin, National Bank of Middlebury; Robert Feuerstein, Kennedy

Brothers, shared board member with Addison County Economic Development Corporation; The board of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce thanked Tim Brownell, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Geoff Conrad, formerly with the Middlebury Inn, Don Devost, Maple Trail Financial and Hannah Manley, Homeward Bound, for their service to the board.

atop Panton Town Hall in 2011 to save money on needed roof repairs.

Plans first called for it to be put back, but its weight and poor condition led officials to focus recently on a duplicate made of lower-maintenance, lighter-weight material.

On Sept. 20 the selectboard agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Cerf Foundation giving the town until the end of 2019 to finish the project or forfeit its $100,000 grant.

Hall believes it’s worth looking at an aluminum cupola that would cost roughly $25,000 delivered, but not installed, and weigh between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds. He said a Kentucky company designs them to duplicate appearances of originals,

and that the company’s work can be found at locations such as the U.S. Naval Academy.

“Every one they make is custom-made, so it could be identical to what we’re looking at,” Hall said.

“And being that it’s 35 feet in the air, you would have a hard time telling it’s aluminum, not wood.”

Raphael said he is not convinced, and said that lightweight composite wood would be a better choice and also offer lower maintenance costs.

“I’m not sure either the fiberglass imitation or the aluminum imitation would be acceptable to folks that oversee the grant,” he said. “We’re trying to restore the cupola as best as possible to its original form and construction, with the caveat that

we’ve redesigned it with, A. much lighter materials, and B. much, much more durable materials so that it will not require maintenance for many, many years.”

But Hall argued for the cheaper option given that many elements of Panton’s mid-1800s town hall are already built of materials that are not historic.

“We believe that ship has sailed with our fiberglass windows, plastic decking and handrails, and everything else that is low-maintenance.

You can’t sit there and say we need something original when everything else in the building is not original,” he said. “It’s like we’re doing the best we can for the amount of money we have.”

From Raphael’s point of view, the town has already chosen a course, a composite-wood cupola using the Cerf grant funding.

“I still believe very strongly that we should and we need to pursue the original proposal that I would remind everyone, including the selectboard, that the town voters supported,” he said. “I’m always open to exploring alternatives and certainly think we should do that,

but I personally feel that we’ve already got the right solution.”

Regardless of how the town moves forward with the last details, there is no question major improvements have been made to Panton Town Hall, with new elements also including doors, heat pumps upstairs and down, a furnace and insulation throughout.

“That building has come a long way,” Hall said.

SILVER MAPLE CONSTRUCTION was named 2018 Business of the Year by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. Shown are Silver Maple’s Sean Flynn and Mike Steele with ACCC President Rob Carter.

County chamber issues trio of annual awards Builders, broker and nonprofit recognized MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Chamber of Commerce recognized a local business, individual, and non-profit organization with awards during its annual meeting held on Oct. 11, at Tourterelle Restaurant in New Haven. Three awards were presented in front of a crowd that included Chamber members, local business people and community members.

Silver Maple Construction of New Haven was presented with the 2018 Business of the Year Award.

The award recognizes businesses that have grown, sometimes despite adversity, while providing excellent products or services while doing well by their employees and the community.

Last year, Silver Maple

KEVIN P. MAHANEY Center for the Arts was awarded the Chamber’s 2018 Community Achievement Award.

ACCC President Rob Carter shares the award with Mahaney Center Director Liza Sacheli, left, as well as Shannon Bohler, Debby Anderson, Allison Carrol, Christa Clifford and Missy Thompson.

Cupola (Continued from Page 2A) should go to the restoration project.”

Raphael sees it the same way.

“I think everybody understood, and I think it was implicit that the revenues from the solar field would go over time on a yearly basis to pay back any loan or bonding that we would have to undertake to complete what the citizens supported for town hall improvements, including some form of a kitchen, and including putting the cupola back on. And including other projects that are not completed,” Raphael said.

Town meeting minutes are inconclusive, other than to note the articles in question passed at each meeting.

CUPOLA DEBATE Workers removed the cupola from

Police: Five embezzled at gas station

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police on Tuesday cited five people for embezzlement following an investigation suggesting each person had allegedly stolen money and/or scratch-off Vermont Lottery tickets from the Maplefields store at 60 North Pleasant St. Cited for embezzlement were Brittany Aunchman, 24, of Vergennes; Ashlee Hathorn, 23, of Salisbury; Samantha Selby, 29, of Middlebury; Natasha Doolan, 22, of Middlebury; and Anthony Field, 18, of Leicester.

A press release issued Tuesday by Middlebury police indicates a Maplefields employee reported in June that a storewide audit had shown discrepancies in store receipts and lottery tickets.

Middlebury Police Officer Bill Austin headed the investigation that uncovered “several thousand dollars” in missing funds and tickets, according to police officials.

The five suspects in the case are scheduled to answer to the embezzlement charges in Addison Superior Court, criminal division, on Jan. 7.

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‘Deficits? Nonsense. Tax cuts will be so great, it’ll never happen’ The U.S. Treasury Department announced this week that the federal deficit jumped a whopping 17 percent this past year, posting a deficit of $779 billion.

That’s an increase of $113 billion over the $666 billion recorded in 2017, and it puts the deficit on pace to top $1 trillion annually before the next presidential election. Such a pronouncement used to shock Republicans out of their wits.

The Treasury’s own analysis suggest the rapid rise in the deficit has been caused by the $1.5 trillion tax cuts passed by Trump and the Republican Congress.

Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, have quickly tried to shift the blame elsewhere, suggesting that the tax cuts aren’t the culprit at all. Rather, they blame large government spending programs — that is, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Only by cutting spending on those programs —McConnell recently said— would they be able to reduce the outof-control deficit.

No surprise. They lie about everything else, what’s one more?

Treasury Secretary Seven Mnuchin also tried to camoflauge the ballooning deficts by saying it was due to increased military and domestic spending approved by Trump and Congress, not by the tax cuts, which would soon spark more growth.

That’s more empty rhetoric. The Treasury’s numbers — facts provided by Trump’s own team — tell a different story.

While federal spending rose, federal revenues only rose by .04 percent in fiscal year 2018 from fiscal year 2017 despite the added economic stimulus.

That was a slowdown in revenue compared to previous years. Federal revenues rose 1.5 percent between fiscal years 2016 and 2017 — during a period in which economic growth was much slower than the past year — and Corporate tax revenue 0.5 percent between 2015-16.

Between 2014-15 federal rev- dropped 33 percent from the enues rose by 7.5 percent. (As comparable period a year ago a reminder, Trump’s first fiscal — a loss of $92 billion, from year was 2017, even though $297 billion in fiscal year 2017 it seems like he’s been in ther to $205 billion in fiscal year White House much longer.)

The Treasury also reported 2018. that as a share of the economy, revenues fell to 16.5 percent in fiscal year 2018, from 17.2 percent the year prior. Revenues, as a percentage of the economy the Treasury said, are now nearly a percentage point lower than their average for the past 40 years.

That drop did not come from a reduction in personal tax revenues, which rose slightly over the past year, but rather from an enormous drop from businesses.

Corporate tax revenue dropped 33 percent from the comparable period a year ago — a loss of $92 billion, from $297 billion in fiscal year 2017 to $205 billion in fiscal year 2018. That’s a direct consequence of the tax cuts that reduced corporate taxes from 35 percent to 21 percent.

These huge deficits run counter to what Republicans said would happen when they championed the tax cuts last year. During the run-up to the tax cuts, Republicans, Trump and Mr. Mnuchin, said the tax cuts would pay for themselves by spurring economic growth. Democrats and outside analysts were more realistic, saying that the huge tax cuts would lead to huge corresponding deficits. They were right.

During those debates a year ago, the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation projected the tax cuts would reduce revenues by $1 trillion, even when accounting for additional growth due to the stimulus. That estimate also seems to be on target.

Trump’s team did deliver, to a small degree, on his promise to pay down the defict with the tariffs (taxes) he imposed on foreign steel and aluminum as well as $250 billion worth of Chinese exports. For all Trump’s bluster about how his trade wars would balance the deficit, those taxes have brought in about $41.3 billion in 2018 — up just $7 billion from $34.6 billion in 2017, which was before the bulk of his tariffs were imposed. That increase in tariffs, of course, makes consumer goods more expensive and is another form of taxation on Americans.

And, yet, facts be damned, just watch: McConnel and Republicans in Congress will be on the warpath these next few weeks ahead of the midterm election blaming the huge deficits on government spending — not tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy — and hiding their intent to cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, if they maintain their control of Congress.

Cutting taxes to the rich and reducing government spending, after all, has been the Republican economic agenda all along. They accomplished the first half of that goal last year. Give them a chance, and they’ll cut the three most needed programs in America over the next two years, while also continuing to disenfranchise voters to stay in power. It’s a bold power grab that Republicans, under Trump, no longer hide. They have depended on a complacent and notso-smart electorate to embrace the culture wars and Trump’s cult of personality over either their own financial interests or the long-term good of the country — and, so far, it’s working for them.

Angelo Lynn

A step closer to depravity When President Trump first tries to cover up the blatant killing and gruesome dismemberment of a journalist critical of the Saudi government and then, when denial isn’t plausible, tries to pretend it wasn’t carried out under the orders of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman but by rogue killers with the government, he moves America one step closer to the depravity demonstrated by the worst kind of dictatorial governments.

In no small way, he equates America with the likes of the Crown Prince, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.

That Trump cannot fathom how such a stance undermines American might may be his greatest shortcoming, and have the gravest long-term impact on America’s status as a world leader. But he not only diminishes America in the eyes of the world, he diminishes the values Americans have long held dear.

Angelo Lynn

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Hardy knows school funding

A change is coming

RIKERT NORDIC CENTER in Ripton sees some changes as it awaits the big change to winter.

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Love, and listen to, your neighbor

My friend posted a photo of two men holding up a sign that read, “Love Your Neighbor. Even if they don’t: Look Like You. Think Like You. Love Like You. Pray Like You. Vote Like You.” My thoughts kept coming back to this sign. Finally I had to respond, “Even if you are voting to take away my human rights, I still gotta love you?” My friend responded to my comment that he had it on good authority, based on most of the world’s spiritual traditions, that yes, I do have to love that person.

This got me thinking about power.

When someone has power over, and abuses someone else, it’s not only bad for the victim, it is also bad for the abuser. Take the example of rape.

My first concern would always be

By Joanna for the one who is harmed. How can Colwell I keep her safe? How can I help her heal? But I truly believe the perpetrator is also in need of healing. For his soul’s sake, (whether or not one believes in an afterlife, or in karmic repercussions) it is not doing this human any good to be allowed to go around preying on others.

So the very best way for me to Love this person, is to prevent them from being able to harm anyone!

Millions of us are reeling from witnessing the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, before the Senate Judicial Committee. We watched a woman recount her most painful memory, in the hopes that the man who harmed her would be prevented from receiving a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. We watched her hold herself together, and speak in a calm, measured tone. We then witnessed the nominee belligerently accuse everyone opposing him of a conspiratorial assault on his good name, while yelling, crying, and repeatedly declaring his

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affection for beer.

People who opposed Trump’s candidacy on the grounds of racism and misogyny have seen some of their worst fears realized. A serial sexual assaulter rose to the highest office in the land, and has now appointed two Supreme Court justices, one of them a sexual assaulter himself. Victims everywhere are reliving their worst moments, and calls to the National Sexual Assault Hotline increased by over 200 percent. The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) had expected to see an increase in calls to their hotline, because when sexual assault is in the news, more people will tend to reach out for help. But the spike in calls during Dr. Ford’s testimony was unprecedented.

We all have a lot of work to do.

Men, your work is to Listen to Women. Please don’t try to silence us when we try to express our rage and grief. White people, our work is to Listen to People of Color. Because the painful truth is that this wealthy nation was built upon the genocide of the Native people who lived here, and the stolen labor of enslaved people, kidnapped from Africa.

Another way to put that is that our nation was founded on an abysmal lack of empathy, and a profound eagerness to declare nonwhite people inferior and subhuman. This willingness to inflict violence on anyone deemed “the other” proved extremely profitable. Plantation owners raped female slaves whenever they felt like it, and then sold their own offspring, routinely tearing babies away from their mothers to add to their coffers.

This willingness to overlook our shared humanity (See Ways of seeing, Page 5A)

Is Turner a real threat to Zuckerman?

The most competitive statewide election in Vermont this year is for lieutenant governor, between Progressive-Democratic incumbent David Zuckerman and Republican challenger Don Turner.

Vermont is one of 18 states where the governor and lieutenant governor are elected separately. The responsibilities of Vermont’s lieutenant governor are primarily legislative — to serve as the presiding officer of the Senate. The lieutenant governor has no executive or administrative duties. The position is part-time, and previous occupants have held another job while serving as lieutenant governor — for example, Howard Dean as a physician and Brian Dubie as an airline pilot.

Zuckerman, an organic farmer from Hinesburg, has been a fixture at the State House for many years. He graduated from UVM in 1995, and was first elected to the Vermont House the following year, representing a By Eric L. Davis Burlington district. After serving in the House from 1997 through 2011, he was elected to the Senate for the Chittenden district in 2012, and held that seat for four years before being elected lieutenant governor.

Turner is also a long-time legislator, having represented Milton in the House since 2006. For the past six years, Turner has served as House Minority Leader. A long-time member of the Milton Fire Department, he has been active in state and national firefighters’ associations. He is currently the town manager in Milton.

There are marked ideological differences between Zuckerman and Turner. Zuckerman would like all Vermonters to pay for education costs on the basis of

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income, rather than property. Turner says this would mean substantial tax increases on those Vermont households with incomes over $300,000, which would result in those people leaving the state. Zuckerman would like to move toward a Medicare-for-all, single-payer health care system as soon as possible. Turner strongly opposes this approach.

Zuckerman wants to see the Vermont minimum wage raised to $15 over the next few years, and a paid family leave program funded by a payroll tax. Turner led the opposition in the Legislature to these proposals, and ensured that Governor Scott’s vetoes of them were sustained. Zuckerman wants to see the sale of cannabis legalized in Vermont, with the state regulating and taxing the product.

Turner opposes any changes in the state’s marijuana laws, and did his best to delay passage of the current legislation permitting the private possession and use of small amounts of cannabis.

The two candidates are following different approaches to funding their campaigns. Zuckerman’s campaign relies primarily on individual donations from Vermonters, most in the amount of $200 or less.

Turner’s campaign depends to a much greater extent on donations of $1,000 and up, some from Vermont, and some from out-of-state sources. Turner has also received substantial support from some out-of-state PACs, such as the National Association of Realtors, which paid for more than $50,000 worth of online advertising on his behalf.

Zuckerman is better-known than Turner, and has the (See Davis, Page 5A)

Education funding has, unfortunately, turned into one of the more contentiously political issues facing the Vermont legislature. This past year, disagreement over the issue brought us two budget vetoes and an unprecedented near shut-down of state government. Yet many of our elected officials (and even more of the candidates running for office) have a very superficial understanding of school budgets, offering tidy sound bites about “quality” or “affordability,” but very little by way of thoughtful analysis.

Enter Ruth Hardy, candidate for State Senate for Addison County.

At the recent candidate forum at Middlebury Union High School, Ruth demonstrated her deep and broad knowledge of how school budgets are written, and how those budgets translate to actual student experience. Not only has Ruth led the budget-writing process both preand post-Act 46 unification, but, as a parent who has guided three children through ACSD elementary, middle, and high schools, she has an intimate understanding of what difficult budget decisions actually mean, on the ground, for students, teachers, and parents — both good and bad.

We need legislators who truly understand the big issues; who will approach our most complex problems with a thoughtfulness unclouded by narrow political goals — who will govern towards the greater good, rather than personal goals.

In short, we need Ruth Hardy representing Addison County in the State Senate.

Dave Silberman & Eilat Glikman Middlebury Dave Silberman serves as campaign treasurer for Ruth Hardy; this letter is written in his personal capacity.

New idea pitched for traffic bypass

I refer to your October 1 story of a public forum (Sept. 26) called by a traffic advisory task force. The discussion focused on three options to ease the truck traffic burden through Main Street, Vergennes.

Ask Vergennes residents to consider a fourth option that would bypass Main Street.

This bypass would use the existing Route 22A bridge. At the northeastern end of that bridge a two-lane street could begin a truck route heading southeast along the bank of Otter Creek parallel to Water Street. This new street would continue to a point swinging north and west of Victory Street. This route would cross Water, Maple, and Green Streets to connect to New Haven Road west of Bubs Barn, thereby connecting to Route 7.

This fourth option has the advantage of no new bridge obstructing boat traffic, far shorter road construction than a western bypass, has no steep hills to navigate, is unlikely to create economic competition to Main Street, is for most of its length less a noise problem, and opens up a now hidden view of a lovely upstream Otter Creek.

David Spencer New Haven

Drivers must use added caution

Distractedness and speeding are huge issues for all road users — motorists, cyclists/scooters and walkers/joggers alike. Middlebury’s Walk and Roll to School Day the first Wednesday of each month is all about practicing safe rules of the road (and sidewalks). We emphasize making good eye contact and indicating intent and direction by waving and pointing.

A Middlebury resident reported that she saw two college students on bikes collide on Oct. 3. Neither stopped to look before crossing the street — yes on Route 30 on campus but one from each side of the street without so much as a glance to car traffic. Then they crashed into each other in the middle of the road and on the crosswalk.

Another resident observed a cement truck “laying rubber” on Route 125 just in front of Munroe Hall because a female Middlebury College student never took her eyes off her smart phone screen as she approached and then continued into (See Asermily letter, Page 5A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018 — PAGE 5A

Letters to the Editor Hallquist is a ‘fighter’ and forward thinking politician I am voting for Christine Hallquist for Governor of Vermont because: she is a proven leader, which was shown through her leadership of Vermont Electric Coop in northern Vermont; she is brave, which has been shown during her transgender transition; she is smart, which has been shown by her many forward-looking proposals to lead Vermont; and she is a fighter and has fought and won harder battles than the one against Phil Scott.

She supports: public education in Vermont and will work with teachers and local communities; Universal Health Care for all Vermonters;

raising the minimum hourly wage to $15; connecting every home and business with fiber optic cable; and leading Vermont on the path to 90 percent renewable energy by 2050.

Christine is passionate about her love of Vermont and her desire to make it a better place for all people to live.

At a recent debate between Christine and Phil Scott, our current governor stated, “If you want single payer in Vermont, don’t vote for me.” He also came out swinging against raising the minimum wage and other policies that most Vermonters support. At the end of the last legislative session, Scott

vetoed many of the initiatives that the legislature had been working on and passed during the session.

Christine said she would have signed bills to: tax and regulate marijuana, raise the hourly minimum wage to $15 an hour, and provide for paid family leave. As Bernie stated recently: “If we turn out in record numbers and our grassroots movement works as hard as it can for Christine, Vermont will be the example to the rest of America of what our democracy should be all about.”

Debbie Ramsdell Bristol

Cordes’ health care background would be an asset

As the mid-term elections approach, the country faces two important issues: protecting health care and acting quickly in the event of catastrophic weather events. Mari Cordes has the background and organizational skills to tackle both problems. As a registered nurse in Vermont for most of her life, she has devoted herself to ensuring that Vermonters receive the best and least costly health care. Overseas, she has played a key role in carrying out effective disaster relief programs, demonstrating skills that would be valuable here at home.

Mari knows that uncertainty about the future of health care looms

large among large segments of the American public. There are political pressures everywhere to limit access to quality health care for those who cannot afford to pay for it. Here in Vermont, she has worked to make hospitals put patients before profits and prevent insurance companies from discriminating against patients with pre-existing conditions or on the basis of gender choices.

Overseas, she has organized and deployed medical teams to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and, in 2015, provided medical relief to refugees displaced and fleeing from war and terrorism in Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

The suddenness and scope of Hurricane Michael’s devastation in the Florida panhandle and the area’s unpreparedness to deal with it should be a wakeup call to all of us. Extreme weather events are becoming more common and moving further north. Vermont is not immune. We need professionals in the state government and the legislature who can act quickly when such crises occur. Mari Cordes is that person. Join us in voting for her on Nov. 6.

Kenneth and Eve Thompson Bristol

Bevere earns support in race for state’s attorney I am privileged to have worked with Peter Bevere in the Rutland County State’s Attorney’s Office from 2011 through 2014. His qualifications and dedication to the fair and impartial administration of

justice prompts my letter endorsing Peter to receive your vote to be the State’s Attorney for Addison County.

Peter took on a serious felony case load the day he started working

in the Rutland County State’s Attorney’s Office. His past litigation and administrative experience as a criminal and civil attorney combined with his judicious temper(See Brierre letter, Page 7A)

Asermily letter (Continued from Page 4A) the crosswalk. She can’t believe there are not more accidents on campus streets.

Let’s work together to teach and monitor rules of road and slowing down for a safer town. Here’s what Middlebury Safe Routes teaches monthly.

Pedestrians should use sidewalks, cross at crosswalks, wait for signals, use crosswalk safety flags and rapid flashing LED beacon lights to signal intent to cross (look for these at Cross/S. Pleasant St intersection by high school and Court/N. Pleasant St by Middlebury Inn). These lights improve your visibility significantly.

Always look first and make eye contact with motorists before crossing. Cyclists ride with traffic

bearing as far right as practicable, yield to pedestrians, stop at stop signs, signal turns with arms, use lights/reflectors at night. Take the lane when needed, such as when riding next to parked cars or when storm drains obstruct the right portion of lane, when negotiating a left turn or rotaries. Drivers, slow down for and yield to walkers and cyclists. Don’t text and drive.

Walkers hit by cars at 40 mph have a 15 percent survival rate while those hit at 20 mph have 85 percent chance of survival.

While motorists by state law must stop for individuals in designated crosswalks, individuals have an obligation to look for approaching vehicles first and signal their intent to cross and use common sense to

wait for fast-approaching vehicles to pass first.

When possible, speak with those you see being dangerous and teach rules of the road.

We celebrated International Walk and Bike to School on Wednesday, Oct 10. Children all over the world participated. Encourage children in your neighborhood to participate in and form walking school bus routes or bike trains from your neighborhoods for Walk and Roll to School Days. Teach the benefits: enhances health (arrive at school exercised and alert for classes), reduces traffic, improves air quality, deepens commitment to neighborhood, helps test for safe routes.

Laura Asermily Middlebury Safe Routes

more than Zuckerman, which will help him narrow the name recognition difference between himself and Zuckerman. Some parts of the Vermont Republican organization also appear to be more enthusiastic about Turner than about Governor Scott. This is probably due to Turner’s being more conservative than Scott. Zuckerman will benefit from Bernie Sanders’ support and

coattails.

Zuckerman’s incumbency, long experience, and Democratic affiliation should be enough to give him a second term as lieutenant governor.

However, an upset victory for Turner in a low-turnout election would not be out of the question.

Eric L. Davis is professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College.

Davis (Continued from Page 4A) advantages of incumbency. In his primary and general election campaigns in 2016, he demonstrated a breadth of geographical support rare for any candidate in Vermont other than Bernie Sanders, doing well in both urban and suburban Chittenden County and in rural areas such as the Northeast Kingdom.

Turner may end up spending a bit

Ways of Seeing (Continued from Page 4A) brought immense riches, not only in the slave holding states of the South, but also to Northern captains of industry who relied on the cotton planted, tended, and harvested by enslaved people. Newport, R.I. was a leading port for slave ships, and the early economy of all of New England was enmeshed in the evil business of buying and selling human beings. The quaint beauty, gorgeous architecture, and affluence in New England is a direct result of chattel slavery.

In spite of the beautiful words of our Founding Fathers, “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal,” they really only meant white, property-owning men like themselves. But from the time that North America was still a colony of England, Black people fought for their rights to be free from the torture of slavery. There were over 250 documented slave rebellions in North America, and 485 recorded instances of kidnapped African people revolting on board

slave ships. Of course the self-organized involvement of enslaved Black people in the Union Army during the Civil War represents a mighty force of people fighting for their right to be free.

Black women have always been at the forefront of demands for freedom and human rights. It was a Black Woman, Harriet Tubman, who in 1863 planned and executed a raid on Combahee Ferry that freed 750 enslaved people, many of whom went on to join the Union Army. It was a Black Woman, Ida Wells, who in 1892 initiated the nation’s first anti-lynching campaign. It was a Black Woman, Fannie Lou Hamer, who helped and encouraged thousands of Black citizens in Mississippi to become registered voters, and who co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus, an organization created to recruit, train, and support women of all races to run for office. But in our own state of Vermont, our only Black female legislator, Representative Kiah Morris, has recently stepped down from her elected office after repeatedly

receiving racist threats.

“Things are not getting worse, they are getting uncovered. We must hold each other tight and continue to peel back the veil.” This beautiful quote, from Black feminist writer and activist Adrienne Maree Brown is helping me get through these brutal weeks. May we all seek out every opportunity to center and uplift those who have been pushed to the margins. In a few short weeks, Americans will be voting for the world we want to see. Will we vote into office men who want to preserve their power at all costs, or people who believe in everyone’s right to be free?

Joanna Colwell is the director of Otter Creek Yoga in Middlebury’s Marble Works District, and is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher. Joanna serves on the Board of Directors of WomenSafe, and enjoys working with her allies to dismantle the Patriarchy. She lives in East Middlebury with her family, and welcomes feedback for this or any column at joanna@ottercreekyoga.com.

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Obituaries

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Janice Harrington, 79, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Janice Elaine Harrington was born on July 20, 1939 in Claremont, N.H., and died on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Middlebury, Vt., at the age of 79.

The daughter of Harry and Claire (Raymond) Blish, Janice attended Stevens High School in Claremont, N.H. and then attended Arizona State University. She married the love of her life Donald Harrington in 1957.

They had five children together.

Jan touched many lives through her work with children. First as a Kindergarten owner and teacher in Colchester and then later as daycare provider in Ferrisburgh. Jan was heavily involved with her community and served as an Addison County Red Cross Disaster Representative, and as a board member for: ACTR, the John Graham Shelter, Addison County Court Diversion, and Covenant Hill Methodist/UCC Christian Camp. She was a Girl Scout leader and President of the PTO for Ferrisburgh Grade School and on the Mission Committee of Vergennes Congregational Church.

She was also the recipient of a United Way service award.

Janice leaves her husband of 61 years Donald Harrington, her sister Karol Alves, her children Patrick Harrington and his wife Liz, Kelly Harrington, Michelle Harrington Smyth and her husband Peter, and Joanna Harrington. She leaves

JANICE ELAINE HARRINGTON grandchildren Justin Votos and his wife Yianna, Marc Harrington, his wife Bethany and their son Luke, Darwin Smyth, Harper Smyth, and Locke Harrington. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her brother Harry “Bud” Blish and her daughter Su-An Harrington.

A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Vergennes Congregational Church. Donations in her name can be made to the John Graham Shelter in Vergennes, Vt.◊

Alden Atwood, 97, Orwell ORWELL — Alden Fred Atwood of Orwell, past Master of the Masonic Independence Lodge 10, passed on to meet the Grand Master of the Universe on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. He was 97. Born at home in Sabattus, Maine, Feb. 26, 1921, he was raised on a farm in Boltonville, Vt. Alden served in the Army Air Force during World War II, attended military training in Nebraska, California, and in South Carolina, where he served as a flight engineer. Married to his beloved wife Roberta Chamberlin of Newbury, Vt., in 1948, they moved to Crescent Orchards in Orwell where he worked on the family farm and had five children. In 1960 Alden became Postmaster of Orwell and in 1965 moved to the village.

Alden was a Mason for 68 years and received numerous honors. He was known for his recitation of the Middle Chamber. He was a member of Chapter, Council, Shrine Honor Guard, a deacon and choir member in his church, and member of 60 Plus.

He was a collector of stamps, antique cars and piano rolls. He loved singing, dancing, gardening, camp, trips to Maine, and rides in the car.

He will always be remembered for his humor, marigolds, homemade ice cream, 10 a.m. donuts and 5 p.m. happy hour. Alden was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bert; children Sharon Pinsonneault and husband Tom of

ALDEN FRED ATWOOD Orwell; Bruce Atwood and wife Kathy of Shoreham; Doug Atwood and wife Tammy of Shoreham; Becky Giroux and husband Steve of Huntington; Melanie Atwood and husband Vinny Lizotte of Jericho; and more than 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his grandson, Alden Jamie Atwood, sister, Lola and brother, Jordan Fred.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Orwell Congregational Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Independence Lodge 10 of Orwell, or the Alzheimer’s Association.◊

Susan Camp, 74, Sadieville, Ky. SADIEVILLE, Ky. — Susan S. Camp, RDH, 74, of Sadieville, Ky., formerly of Barre and Greensboro, Vt., wife of William E. Camp, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Sept.

19, 2018. Born in Hartford, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marion Roya Smith.

A dental hygienist for more than 50 years, she is a former Vermont Dental Hygienist of the Year and served as a member of the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners. She was a member of the Bristol Baptist Church and Past President of the Eligo Lake Association. She was a former member of The Cert Team of Addison County. Sue enjoyed time spent at her cottage on Lake Eligo in Greensboro.

In addition to her husband of 50 years, she is survived by her son, Wade Camp; and beloved grandchildren, Elija, Benjamin and Abigail; and her devoted companion, Jethro.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Smith and brother, Edward Smith.

SUSAN S. CAMP A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Rd, Barre, VT 05641.◊

Mary ‘Molly’ Cherouny, 79, Middlebury

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MIDDLEBURY — Mary E. “Molly” Cherouny, age 79, died peacefully with family by her side on October 16, 2018, at Eastview in Middlebury, Vt. She had Alzheimer’s Disease.

Molly was a teacher’s aide in Canton, Conn., and more recently a volunteer at Porter Hospital, The Round Robin and The Sheldon Museum in Middlebury.

Survivors include her son, Preston Cherouny of Washington, D.C.; her daughter, Jean Cherouny of Burlington, Vt.; and her two sisters, Reese Currie of Nashville, Tenn., and Frances Sargent of Charlottesville, Va. She had four grandchildren, Grace and Hayden Cherouny and Anneke and Abi Jewett.

Molly was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Richard M. Cherouny of Leicester, Vt.

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Cordes would make excellent state representative

Letters to the Editor Bray, Hardy stand out in field of state Senate hopefuls Here’s an example where leadership is needed now: the high cost of health care, which is a constant worry for the many people who cannot afford good health insurance.

Expensive insurance drives up the budgets of school boards who provide health insurance for teachers and other employees. And, businesses, especially small businesses, that try to provide attractive benefits for their employees struggle with high costs of health insurance. There is something that can be done about this, and Ruth Hardy and Chris Bray are the only candidates here who understand this and are ready to do something about it.

Universal Primary Care is a proposal that makes sense. It is the idea that public financing would make it possible for anyone to go to a doctor, a primary care physician, without having to pay. Hardy and Bray know that this would save lives AND SAVE MONEY. How? Think about it! People whose budgets are tight would not put off seeking help when they are ill or have troubling symptoms.

Earlier treatment often prevents

more serious illness from developing and, in some cases, even saves lives.

Easier access to doctors would keep some patients from waiting till they had to go to an emergency room for help. Clearly, universal primary care would save money and even help everyone live happier lives with less worry about getting help when ill.

It would take too much space to write here about all the excuses other candidates give for saying that this can’t happen now here in Vermont.

I’ll just say that I do not believe them. These naysayers also ignore the fact that since 1989, Vermont has successfully operated Dr. Dynasaur, a universal public health care program for children. I believe Hardy and Bray, who give careful attention to what citizens want and need, and who apply a can-do spirit to find ways to do it. They will apply their energy in the Vermont Senate to work for universal primary care. Not only that, they will approach other needs of Vermonters in that same spirit.

Please join me in voting for Ruth Hardy and Senator Chris Bray.

Rev. George Klohck Middlebury

Audet opposes new taxes, but her ideas are costly

Marie Audet, please get real.

You are against new taxes but then propose financial incentives for business and homeowners to weatherize and retrofit buildings.

Financial incentives are just a tax by another name. We still pay for them.

You propose more public transportation systems and for municipalities to install electric vehicle charging stations at $10,000+ a pop!

I don’t see benefactors lining up to pay for these projects, we taxpayers will be paying for them. Its not that

I object to these taxes, we need them to combat climate change. I just don’t appreciate the smoke and mirrors claims of no new taxes.

You correctly report that agriculture has been the greatest contributor of phosphorus, 41 percent. Then without even an apology you want us to invest millions for farmers to clean up their thousands of acres.

Those millions will have to come from us the taxpayers. And you have the audacity to say you are against new taxes? I’m no fool.

And I am especially insulted because this summer I went to step in my kayak on East Creek, (which is next to your farm fields) and I sank to my hips in runoff sediment and putrid green water. Your neighbor downstream of your farm fields said he invites you to join him counting the dead fish this Fall.

It’s one thing to talk about clean water, another to make good on your promises.

Barrie Bailey Salisbury

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School system.

Without reservation, I endorse Peter Bevere to be elected as the State’s Attorney for Addison County. He has the experience. He understands and has empathy for the parties and witnesses in criminal investigation. He has a driving work ethic. He is a person of

integrity. He is a person of sterling character.

Vote for Peter Bevere for Addison County State’s Attorney this election; Tuesday November 6, 2018.

Marc Brierre State Attorney Rutland 2009-14

identity and for regulatory oversight to prevent selling of non-for-profit hospital assets to private companies who would then profit at our expense.

The list goes on. She can fish and use a chain saw. She is also a mother and knows what it is like to raise a family in our communities, to educate our children, and that it is time to take our economy back so that it works for all of us and not just a minority of wealthy individuals.

I am voting for Mari Cordes on November 6th.

Sally Jenks Bristol

Bristol’s Have-a-Heart Food Shelf needs new volunteers once a month and for occasional food drives. Food organizing and packing occurs monthly, on a Thursday, from approximately 4-5 p.m.

Distribution occurs one Friday a month from around 4:45-6:30 p.m. Please call Becky Price at 453-3187 or Kathy Burritt at 4532453 for the schedule and more information. The Have-a-Heart Food Shelf has been operating in the St. Ambrose Catholic Church hall since 1990 and continues to serve hungry folks in the Bristol five-town area. It is a non-denominational service — all in need are welcome. It is a volunteer-run, community supported service.

In related news, the Starksboro Volunteer Fire Department will hold a food drive at its station this Saturday, Oct. 20, from 8-11 a.m., to benefit the food shelf.

people to provide overnight staffing each night of the week during the winter season, which began this past Monday, Oct. 15. Shifts are from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., at an hourly wage of $11.50. The Winter Shelter, to be offered through April 22, 2019, will house up to 36 guests each night, including up to a half-dozen families.

Responsibilities include overseeing the safety and security of guests, general housekeeping, and administrative/management tasks. Staff is expected to stay awake through the night. Training will be provided, and prior experience in supporting individuals under stress and those with mental illness or substance abuse challenges is desirable. Email resumé to jdsinclair@ripton-coop.net with the subject line “CHC shelter staff.”

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Right now, there are children in our community who need your help.

They don’t need your money — just your time and attention. Become a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), a trained, court-appointed community volunteer who looks out for the best interests of a child. Abused and neglected children with GAL volunteers spend less time in foster care and do better in school, thus making a significant difference in their lives. To be a Guardian ad Litem, you needn’t have any special experience — just a willingness to volunteer your free time, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and passion for helping vulnerable children. There’s currently a shortage of GALs in Vermont. The next training sessions will take place Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2. For more information or an application, visit vermontjudiciary. org/GAL, email Jud.VermontGAL@ vermont.gov, or call 802-828-0625.

Are you interested in helping your community while earning a little money? Join the Charter House Coalition in providing a safe, welcoming and warm space for folks who are homeless. The collation is looking for

Join members of the Middlebury College Page One Literacy Project for their Annual Youth Halloween Party, featuring arts & crafts, reading, games, and food, along with some of the Spooky attractions. It will be held at the Swift House Inn from noon-2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Costumes encouraged!

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He is an organized, hard working, and open-minded attorney.

Peter is a graduate of Middlebury College and New England School of Law. After law school he was first an Assistant District Attorney in Massachusetts then a Deputy State’s Attorney in Chittenden County. As a Deputy in Chittenden County, he focused on Domestic Assault cases prosecuting felony cases through jury trial to conviction. After three years as a deputy in Chittenden County Peter expanded his legal experience by working as a civil attorney with the law firm of English, Carroll & Boe, P.C. for several years. He returned in 2011 to his principal interest, that being, public service as a prosecutor. As a Deputy in Rutland Peter successfully handled a high volume of all serious felony cases. He prosecuted many of those cases through jury trial to conviction.

Peter’s ties to Addison County began when he was a student at Middlebury College. He and his wife Kelly moved back to Middlebury in 2003 and now have two children in the Addison County

Board. She was also president of the nurses’ union at the University of Vermont Medical Center. All of these were collaborative efforts.

Mari is a nurse. She knows that good patient care comes from good communication and teamwork, qualities that are also vital in Montpelier. She understands that the legislative process is dialogue, forming relationships, and earning trust.

Mari’s accomplishments are numerous. Among her successes, she has fought for and won legislation that eliminated health insurance discrimination based on gender

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There are six candidates who are running to represent Addison County, Huntington, and Buel’s Gore in the Vermont Senate. Ruth Hardy and Senator Chris Bray are both candidates who stand out ahead of all the rest. Sen. Bray, in his years in the legislature, has been tireless in his efforts to find innovative ways to protect the environment and provide jobs for Vermonters. Remember his program, Farm to Plate, which brought better food to us and created thousands of jobs. Ruth Hardy, in her professional life and volunteer service, has worked very hard to help communities provide the best educational opportunities in the most economical way. She was executive director of the Open Door Clinic for several years. But, that only begins to tell their stories.

I am writing on behalf of Mari Cordes, who is running to represent Addison-4 (Bristol, Monkton, Starksboro, and Lincoln) in the Vermont House of Representatives.

Mari will make an excellent representative for us. She is already familiar with the “legislative process,” is not afraid of it, and she has a long history of putting this into practice by fighting for causes that have enhanced our lives.

Mari has served on several advisory boards in Montpelier, including the Green Mountain Care Board and Governor Shumlin’s Health Care Consumer Advisory

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Professionalism, respect, integrity and fairness will be the cornerstones of a new Addison County Sheriff’s Office.

The selection of our next Sheriff is an issue of public safety, not politics nor party. When experience matters there is a clear choice.

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Rummage sale/bag sale in Vergennes.

Thursday, Oct. 18‑Saturday, Oct. 20, Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, 73 Church St. Open hours 10 a.m.‑7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m.‑2 p.m. on Saturday. All items are overstock clearance items from Your Turn Resale Shoppe in Vergennes. Thursday, 1 bag $12, 1/2 bag $6; Friday 1 bag $10, 1/2 bag $5; Saturday 8 a.m.‑noon 1 bag $8, 1/2 bag $4, noon‑2 p.m. 1 bag $4, 1/2 bag $2. More info call Martha DeGraaf at 802‑349‑0229.

Candidate meet and greet in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7‑8:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Another opportunity to hear what Democratic candi‑ dates for the Vermont legislature have to say. Senator Chris Bray, Ruth Hardy, Representative Amy Sheldon and Representative Robin Scheu will all be on hand to give a brief presentation. A question and answer session will follow. Refreshments served. Questions?

Call Andrew Pezzulo at 802‑989‑1258.

Camino de Santiago de Compostela presentation in South Starksboro. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse, Jerusalem Road just behind the Jerusalem Store (Rt. 17). Larry Jones will talk about on his 500 mile hike along this longstanding pilgrim‑ age route in Spain in 2017. Jones will share stories, pictures and poetry from his adventure. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 802‑453‑4573.

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help to people in Newfoundland and Labrador and later opened the Dog Team Tavern in New Haven.

Refreshments and conversation afterward.

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m.‑5 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Listen to people sing, play instruments and square dance and have a fun day. $3 cover charge Refreshment avail‑ able. 50/50 raffle. Come with your dancing shoes on.

Benefit bingo in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m.‑5 p.m., American Legion Post 27, 49 Wilson Rd. All proceeds to benefit the Asher Rubright and Ryan Wright Scholarship Funds. Doors open at 11 a.m., Quickies begin at 12:15 p.m. and Regular Bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will also be great food, a bake sale and prize auction with over $2,000 worth of items up for auction.

Celebration of church life and leadership in Brandon.

Sunday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St. The Onion River Jazz Band and Dr. Francois Clemmons, vocalist, will be featured in an afternoon of Dixieland Jazz, Gospel and Spirituals.

Concert will also feature the Brandon Congregational Church Choir, all under the direction of Mr. Gene Childers in celebration of Reverend William L. Bartholomew, Pastor. Finger‑food reception to follow.

Free will offering to benefit the Historic Congregational Church Building will be taken.

Mother Up!: Families Rise Up for Climate Action in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 21, 5:30‑7:30 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. 350VT is bring‑ ing together families to talk about the tough realities of climate change and to participate in the transition to a healthier and safer world. Come help launch the Middlebury Mother Up! group. Families will gather a shared meal; then children will go across the hall to the gym for supervised play while parents stay in the multi‑purpose room to watch a short film and have discussion.

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Rebecca Bennett on German dissent during WWI in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Bennett, 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 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.

Learn the Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Volunteer community educator Lauren Bierman leads this informative workshop. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Free and open to the public. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Free diabetes management program in Vergennes. Begins Friday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Diabetes can cause serious health problems like heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure. This Diabetes Self‑Management workshop provides the tools and support needed to manage diabetes and prevent these serious problems. Free. Registration required. More Baseball stories with Karl Lindholm in info or to register contact Michele Butler, Community Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 22, 3‑4:15 p.m., Health Team, 802‑388‑8860 or mbutler@portermedi‑ Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, cal.org.

100 EastView Ter. Lindholm (or Dr. Baseball around Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble: a spooky science A Walk in their Shoes: Dementia here) has an amazing passion for the game. He presentation for kids In Middlebury. Friday, Oct. Simulation in Middlebury. Thursday, returns on the eve of the opening of this season’s 19, 10:30‑11 a.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main Oct. 25, 4‑5 p.m., The St. The Middlebury Residence at Otter College Department Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. of Chemistry and Join in this experience to Biochemistry will help you understand how demonstrate some it feels to manage the spooky chemical many challenges demen‑ concoctions. tia presents. Certified **CANCELLED** Moody Dementia Practitioners Amiri in Middlebury. guide you through the Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 challenges of compro‑ p.m., Robison Hall, mised vision, hearing Mahaney Center for and dexterity, which all the Arts, 72 Porter Field affect cognition. Free and Rd. open to the public. Fully Rahim AlHaj Trio* in accessible. RSVP to Pat Middlebury.

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Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., pryan@residenceotter‑ Robison Hall, Mahaney creek.com.

Center for the Arts, 72 “Ecological and evolu‑ Porter Field Rd. Come tionary insights from hear Iraqi oud virtuoso backyard birds” talk in and composer Rahim Middlebury. Thursday, AlHaj use his musical Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m., talents to spread hope Room 216, McCardell and peace. He is joined Bicentennial Hall, Route

by Iranian santur player 125. Dr. Scott Taylor, Sourena Sefati and Assistant Professor, Palestinian‑American Ecology and Evolutionary percussionist Issa Biology, University of Malluf in a concert of Colorado Boulder talks Middle Eastern music. about his studies of a Tickets: $22 General number of common public/$16 Midd ID backyard species to holders/$10 Youth (18 gain a better under‑ and under)/$6 Midd standing of the pace at students. *Tickets which birds can respond purchased for the BRAZILIAN ARTIST NÉLE Azevedo in Middlebury will install her “Minimum Monument” on to warmer winters and Moody Amiri concert the steps of Middlebury College’s Davis Library on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 p.m. With help how cites alter the way originally scheduled for from students, faculty, staff and members of the Middlebury community, she will install 300+ closely related species this date/time will be ice sculptures and then leave them to melt. A Q & A and talk will follow at 6 p.m. at Twilight of birds interact. Light honored.

Hemicycle. Free and open to the public. refreshments.

More Chili fest to benefit info at middlebury.edu/ Open Door Clinic in academics/bio Cornwall. Friday, Oct. World Series to share more stories and photographs, Community Engagement conversation with 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Cornwall Congregational Church, certainly some with a World Series focus. Free and ANWSD school board in Vergennes. Thursday, 2958 Route 30. Eat chili hot or mild for a good cause. open to the public.

Oct. 25, 5:30‑8:30 p.m., Vergennes Union High Tacos served as well as vegetarian and meat chili.

School, Monkton Rd. All are invited to an evening Sides include sour cream, chives, corn bread and hot Community forum with MAUSD school board in Bristol. Monday, Oct. 22, 6‑8:45 p.m., Holley Hall. of discussions about the future of our schools and sauce for those who want to walk on the wild side. Cost The first community meeting and forum of the newly school district. Free meal from 5:30‑6 p.m. served $5 per serving with all proceeds going to the Open unified board, aimed to establish a positive foundation in VUHS cafeteria. RSVP by Oct. 19, at tinyurl.com/ Door Clinic. for improved and ongoing engagement with the many ANWSD‑forum. Forum in VUHS Library from 6‑8:30 different voices in the 5 town community. Informal p.m. Childcare provided. All are welcome. Follow‑up mixer with the board at 6 p.m., followed by a facilitated discussion Thursday, Nov. 8, 5:30‑8 p.m. discussion about the upcoming budget development Songbird Banding in Addison. Saturday, process. Participants encouraged to share and discuss Oct. 20, 8 a.m.‑noon, Dead Creek Wildlife community priorities Refreshments will be served.

Management Area, Route 17. Come learn why Rummage and bake sale in Salisbury. we band songbirds in a hands‑on atmosphere while Friday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.‑2 p.m., the Salisbury also getting an opportunity to practice your bird ID and Church, 853 Maple St. much more. Bird bander Rodney Olson of Vergennes Early education developmental screen‑ Mt. Abraham hike in Lincoln. Friday, Oct. 26, Lincoln will lead the banding workshop. Members of the ing in Bristol. Tuesday, Oct. 23, Bristol Gap. The Green Mountain Club Breadloaf section public will help identify the birds, observe the banding Elementary School, 57 Mountain St. Children leads this strenuous 5.2 mile hike on the Long Trail process, and can even help release the birds after they three years old by Sept. 1 or four years old who have with an elevation gain of approximately 2,200 feet, are banded. not been previously screened are invited to attend. To some steep pitches, a few areas flat of hiking, but Apple season breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, Oct. schedule an appointment or more info call MAUSD an extremely rocky ascent to the summit leading to 20, 8‑10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 Early Education Program at 802‑453‑3674. phenomenal 360‑degree views and rare arctic‑alpine School Rd. Celebrate the apple season with as blue‑ plants. More info contact Ruth Penfield at ruthpen‑ berry pancakes, French toast, home fries, sausages, Community conversation in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 10‑11:30 a.m., Community Room, EastView field@gmail.com or at 802‑388‑5407. More activities egg casseroles, special apple treats, cider and bever‑ at Middlebury. 11 EastView Ter. Vermont legisla‑ atgmcbreadloaf.org. ages. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children under 12/$20 fami‑ tors Robin Scheu and Amy Sheldon host a listening American Red Cross Blood Drive in Bristol. Friday, lies. Bring a non‑perishable item for the food shelf to session. Come share your hopes and dreams for Oct. 26, 11 a.m.‑4 p.m., Mountain Health Center, 74 help those in need.

Vermont as well as issues and concerns. Free and Munsill Ave. Wright Park hike in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 20, open to the public.

“Environmental Policy in an Unequal World” 10 a.m. Join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf symposium in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 26, Section and discover this section of the Trail Around Composting lecture in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. 12:15‑5:45 p.m., Robert A. Jones ‘59 House Middlebury (TAM). An easy 2.4‑mile hike with very Join speaker and Middlebury Garden Club member, Conference Room, Middlebury College. The 7th little elevation change. More info contact leader Bruce Ryan Nevius to about the important topic of compost‑ Annual International Politics and Economics Yelton at 802‑989‑7752 or praxisresearchinc@gmail. ing. Learn how to take kitchen scraps and yard waste Symposium will feature 3 guest lecturers: Yvonne com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. and turn them into rich, beneficial compost for our Braun, University of Oregon; Catherine Wolfram, Prize Bingo in Leicester. Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., gardens. Free and open to the public. Fully accessible.

Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley; and Girma Four Corners. Sponsored by the Leicester Historical RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or pryan@resi‑ Kebbede, Mount Holyoke College. All will discuss Society. Refreshments available, all are welcome. denceottercreek.com. issues affecting African nations. Free and open to the Brazilian artist Néle Azevedo in Middlebury. Tuesday, public. More info at middlebury.edu/academics/ipe/ Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m., Davis Library Steps and Twilight IPEsymposium/2018‑annual‑ipe‑symposium.

Hemicycle, Middlebury College. Azevedo brings her Newspapers on Wikipedia edit‑a‑thon in Middlebury.

All‑you‑can‑eat pancake breakfast internationally known “Minimum Monument” event to Friday, Oct. 26, 3‑7 p.m., Wilson Media Lab, Davis in Addison. Sunday, Oct. 21, 7‑11 a.m., Middlebury. With help from students, faculty, staff and Family Library, Middlebury College. A four‑hour event Addison Fire Station, jct. Routes 17 & 22A. members of the Middlebury community, she will install designed to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of local $6/adults; $4/kids under 12. Benefit of the Addison 300+ ice sculptures and then leave them to melt. A Vermont newspapers. Fewer than half of local U.S. Volunteer Fire Department. Menu includes plain visual metaphor for climate change. A Q & A and talk newspapers have a page on Wikipedia. and blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, home will follow at 6 p.m. at Twilight Hemicycle. Free and Children’s Halloween Party in Bristol. Friday, Oct. 26, fries, coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice. Funds open to the public.

4:30‑9 p.m., Holley Hall. Bristol’s annual celebration will be used to purchase equipment. More Info at Addison Central Teens Benefit Bake in Middlebury. of wee ghosties and ghoulies. Food, games and fun, 802‑759‑2237.

Tuesday, Oct 23, 5‑9 p.m., American Flatbread, 137 with a showing of Hotel Transylvania at 7 p.m.

Sir Wilfred Grenfell remembered in Cornwall. Sunday, Maple St., Marble Works. Join Addison Central Teens Family board game night in Shoreham. Friday, Oct. Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m., Cornwall Congregational Church, for a night of pizza and fun and show your support 26, 5‑7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Route 30. Guest pastor Rev. George Klohck will tell for the Teen Center. $3 for every large Flatbread and Bring your family and come and play some of the the story of this missionary doctor who lived an amaz‑ $2 for every small sold the evening will be donated library’s board games (or bring your own). The Library ing, exciting life and brought medical care and other to Addison Central Teens. More info about the Teen has Scrabble, Chess, Battleship, Dominoes, Blokus,

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Chris Bray in Lincoln. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7‑8 p.m., Lincoln Library, River Rd. Bridges of Vermont spon‑ sors this evening, where Bray will discuss “Vermont’s Brightest Future: Clean Energy, Clean Water, Healthy Foods.” All are welcome. Bring questions.

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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 Nightingale” makes her middle grade debut with a creepy, spellbinding ghost story destined to become a classic. Tricks and treats abound and a deliciously creepy and hair‑raising adventure begins.

Pizza bake to support refugees in Ripton. Friday, October 26th, 5‑6:30 p.m., Ripton School, 753 Lincoln Rd. The Friends of Ripton School’s (FORS) fall pizza bake. 5th & 6th graders will collect financial dona‑ tions to help a refugee family from Honduras. Pizza choices include Cheese $12, Pepperoni $15, Harvest Special (roasted root veggies, onion, & goat cheese) $15. Gluten free crust available. More info call 802‑388‑2208 or email wleeds@acsdvt.org before 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, to place your order.

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 origi‑ nal prose and poetry from the New England Review literary magazine, read aloud by Middlebury College students from Oratory Now. Stay for the “s’more readings” reception with contributions from student magazines. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“The Singing Master” on stage in Rochester.

Friday, Oct. 26, 7:30‑9 p.m., Rochester High School Auditorium, 222 S. Main St. The White River Valley Players present this production of a new original play with music based on the scandalous life of early Vermont shape‑note composer Jeremiah Ingalls.

Tickets at the door $16/$12 for seniors and students.

Advance tickets available at whiterivervalleyplayers. org or call 234‑7296 for more info.

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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Annual pancake breakfast in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30‑10:30 a.m., Ferrisburgh Fire Station, Route 7. Come to the Fire Department’s fundraiser and eat your fill of pancakes and Vermont maple syrup.

Rummage and bake sale in Salisbury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.‑2 p.m., the Salisbury Church, 853 Maple St. Fill the Firehouse Food Drive in 5‑Town area.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.‑noon, area firehouses. The 5‑town area firehouses (Lincoln, Bristol, Monkton, New Haven & Starksboro) will be accepting food and non‑perishable donations to benefit the Have A Heart Food Shelf in Bristol. Cash/check donations will also be accepted.

Day of the Morgan Open Barn & raffle day in Weybridge. Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.‑3 p.m., UVM Morgan Horse Farm, 74 Battell Dr. Continue the tradition of an Open Barn and acknowledge the Governor’s Proclamation that Oct. 27, is the Official Day of the Morgan in the State of Vermont. To culmi‑ nate the season, winning ticket for the Raffle Foal will be chosen. More info at uvm.edu/morgan or 802‑388‑2011.

MCMC performance in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 10‑11 a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Students from the Middlebury Community Music Center will perform a concert. Free and open to the public.

Soup and sandwich luncheon in Shoreham.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m.‑1:30 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Choose from four kinds of homemade soups and three kinds of sandwiches, along with beverages and dessert and chat with neighbors and friends. $8 for adults/$4 for children under 12/ $20 for families. All proceeds benefit the Deacons Emergency Fund. Bring a non‑perishable item for the Food Shelf to support those in need as well.

Movement Matters Immersive: “Day of Dance, Free the Voice” with Odeya Nini in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 27, noon, Studio 109, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. A workshop dedicated to vocal expression, sensing the voice, feeling and understanding the physicality of sound, freeing our minds of preconceived ideas of song, and realizing the transformational healing effects we have on ourselves and others when we use our voice with intention and love. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook. More info and registration at vermontdance.org, 802‑443‑3168 or middlebury.edu/ arts. Free to Middlebury ID holders.

“La Fanciulla del West” live in HD in Middlebury.

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 Westbroek 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 townhallthe‑ ater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Movement Matters Immersive: “Day of Dance, Fields of Reckoning: An Interspecies Dance” in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m., The Knoll Organic Garden, Route 125. See this outdoor work‑in‑progress showing of choreography in the Knoll landscape by Karima Borni, Middlebury Dance Program’s Scholar in Residence. Performers will also include a group of Middlebury students and several four‑legged dancers. Light refreshments will be served. Free. More info at 802‑443‑3168 or middle‑ bury.edu/arts.

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.

Lasagna dinner and Trunk or Treat in Salisbury.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 5‑6:30 p.m., Salisbury Community School, 286 Kelly Cross Rd. Held by the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Dept. All encouraged to dress in costume. Tickets $10 adults/$5 children/under 5 free, available at the door. Advance tickets call any Salisbury Firefighter or John Hughes at hughesjr‑ john@gmail.com.

Annual ham dinner, silent auction and sale in Starksboro. Saturday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2806 Route 116, Starksboro village. Menu features baked ham, mashed potatoes, winter squash, cole slaw, homemade baked beans, rolls, a variety of homemade pies, and beverages. Tickets $10 adults/$5 children under 12/$25 family of two adults and two children, additional children at $3 each. More info or to reserve seats call 802‑453‑5227 or 802‑453‑2079 Take‑outs accommodated. All proceeds benefit restoration of Starksboro Village

Meeting House.

Movement Matters Immersive: “Day of Dance, A Solo Voice” in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Over the last seven years, Odeya Nini has investigated extended vocal techniques, resonance, and pure expression, exploring the rela‑ tionship between mind and body and the various land‑ scapes it can yield. Free. More info at 802‑443‑3168 or middlebury.edu/arts.

“King Pede” card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, Route 7. A sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and card games. King Pede is an unusual game that involves “trick‑taking” techniques such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. This is a game of fun and skill so come prepared to use your strategic thinking.

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 tradi‑ tional bluegrass” (Seven Days) with harmonies and songs that vary in tempo from hard driving ‘breakdowns’ to softer, folk‑type arrange‑ ments. The group is known for their vocal, instrumental, and original songwriting talents, plus a great sense of humor and onstage banter.

Show $20.

Dinner and show $45.

Reservations required for dinner and recom‑ mended 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 guitar‑ ist Quinn Bachand, hammered dulci‑ GET READY FOR Halloween with a very weird flick when the silent mer wizard Simon film “Der Golem” screens in Brandon on Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at Chrisman, and Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. phenom mandolin‑ ist Josh Pinkham, who wowed audiences here last April. Tickets: $22 Financial Aid Workshop in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. Public/$16 Midd ID holder/$10 Youth/$6 Midd student.

29, 6:30 p.m., Library, Middlebury Union High School, More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

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“The Singing Master” on stage in Rochester. offers this free workshop to help families fill out the Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30‑9 p.m., Rochester High FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, School Auditorium, 222 S. Main St. The White River and the Vermont State Grant application. Students Valley Players present this production of a new and parents should sign up for a FSA ID at fsaid. original play with music based on the scandalous ed.gov prior to the workshop. Space is limited, so call life of early Vermont shape‑note composer Jeremiah Guidance to reserve your spot.

Ingalls. Tickets at the door $16/$12 for seniors and Book Discussion in Shoreham. Monday, Oct. 29, students. Advance tickets available at whiteriverval‑ 6:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Come leyplayers.org or call 234‑7296 for more info. discuss “Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje, a mysterious Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon. Saturday, book that takes place just after World War II. Light Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club refreshments will be served.

Rd. Seven Days said it best: Snake Mountain’s “Vermont’s Weather: Past, Present, and Future” “toe‑tapping tunes combine the best of modern and with Mark Breen in Ripton. Monday, Oct. 29, 7‑9 traditional bluegrass”. With harmonies and songs p.m., Ripton Community House, Route 125, village that vary in tempo from “breakdown” to ballad, this center. The Ripton Conservation Commission brings popular Addison County group consistently puts on a Mark Breen, senior meteorologist at the Fairbanks fun show for everyone. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Concert Museum and one of the Eye On The Sky weather tickets $20. Pre‑concert dinner available for $25. forecasters on VPR, to discuss the fundamental Reservations are required for dinner and recom‑ pieces of climate, and share his thoughts on what we mended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call know, what we don’t know, and how that can help with 802‑247‑4295 or info@brandon‑music.net. decision‑making. Free.

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Page One Literacy Project Halloween party in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 28, 12‑2 p.m., Swift House, 25 Stewart Ln. Join the members of Middlebury College Page One Literacy Project for their annual youth Halloween party. Arts and crafts, reading, games and wood will be some of the spooky attractions. Costume included.

Spooktacular in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 28, 1‑3 p.m., Middlebury town green. It’s time for another spectac‑ ular Spooktacular party. Dig out those costumes and join your kids for games, music, apples, and a trick or treat parade down Main Street. Free.

Towne Meeting in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Always a crowd pleaser, Towne Meeting is known for their powerful vocal harmonies and engaging perfor‑ mances. Oriented in folk, their music branches out into many other genres, from Americana to acoustic rock, and sometimes flirts with country and blue‑ grass. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series.

Free and open to the public. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or pryan@residenceot‑ tercreek.com.

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 with‑ out 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.

Addison County Lyme and Tick‑Borne Illness support group meeting in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 28, 4‑5:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. A welcoming environment to support folks from all walks of life and ages who have Lyme disease, with no judgment or bias about treatment options. More info contact Sallie Mack at salliemack@gmavt.net.

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Veterans’ luncheon in Middlebury.

Monday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Calling all Veterans to join this a monthly complimentary luncheon. Come meet other Veterans and friends and enjoy a delicious meal. Free and open to all Veterans. Fully acces‑ sible. RSVP required to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Storytelling in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m., Vermont Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. A gathering of anyone interested in listening to and tell‑ ing stories. “Coffee, tea, cakes and biscuits” started as a menu for snacks, and ended as a story focus.

We will provide the eats and you bring the tales to be told.

LIVEMUSIC Maiden Vermont in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Medicine Tribe Trio in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Aaron Brush in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Mark Sikora in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 7‑9 p.m., Notte. **CANCELLED** Moody Amiri in Middlebury. Friday, Oct.19, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Rahim AlHaj Trio* in Middlebury. Friday. Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts *Moody Amiri tickets honored.

Gregory Douglass in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m., McCullough Crossroads Café.

Monica Rizzio in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Mark LaVoie, harmonica in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek .

Mark Sikora in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Bob Mackenzie Blues Band. Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. MCMC students Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 10‑11 a.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Kittel & Co. in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Towne Meeting in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Gareth Cordery in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7‑8 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Dissipated 8 in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2‑3 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

Jean‑Guihen Queyras, Cello in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Chelsea Berry in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Dana & Susan Robinson perform in Ripton. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House Dick Forman and his Middlebury College big band in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 4, 3:30‑5 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

David Roth in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 4, 4 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society.

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RUNNERS LEAVE THE starting line at this year’s Ripton Ridge Run, held on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Photo by Carrie Herzog

Annual Ripton Ridge Run draws big crowd RIPTON — Over 175 runners and walkers participated in this year’s Ripton Ridge Run on Sunday, Oct. 7. It was an ideal autumn day to be outside and proof that residents of this state are as active and community-driven as

ever. Family and friends ran or walked together and shared in some healthy and light-hearted competition.

The MUHS varsity girls’ soccer team showed up in full force. Most players competed in the 10K run

and some on the injured list were able to add their support at a water stop. “I could hear them cheering as I approached from 100 yards away,” said Coach Wendy Leeds who helped organize their involvement in the race.

For the second year in a row, Jack Christner of Middlebury won the Men’s 5K race. He came in at 18:08.

Lance Bergmans from Ferrisburgh was seconds behind with a time of 18:14. Elvis McIntosh of Middlebury

finished third at 20:36. Erin Robinson of Ripton was the first place finisher for the women’s division, and she came in with a time of 21:51. Sabrina Petri of East Middlebury, and Amanda Bodette of New Haven tied for second with a time of 23:31.

In the 10K, Morgan Pearlman of Middlebury won with a time of 39:37. The second place finisher, Peter Schneider of Cornwall, came in with a time of 43:00, and Tony Bates

of Salisbury finished in 44:18. Tony has been consistently running — and most years winning — the Ridge Run since its debut in 1988. First place finisher in the women’s division was Celina Fuller of Salisbury at 47:42. Second place went to Camille Malhotra of Middlebury with a time of 49:58. And third place finisher Alison Caruana of West Babylon, N.Y., finished with a time of 51:28.

The Friends of the Ripton School

put on the Ripton Ridge Run every year as a fundraiser to benefit the Ripton Elementary School. The generosity of local businesses and the efforts of nearly 50 volunteers go into making this annual celebration of Ripton and its school such a success. The date for next year’s event has been set for Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.

Complete results can be found at riptonridgerun.org.

Anne Severy honored

by Vt. music educators MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Union High School’s Music teacher Anne Severy has been teaching for 38 years, 33 of which have been at MUHS. Severy was recognized for the outstanding work she has done with music students when the Vermont Music Educator’s association inducted her in to the VMEA Hall of Fame as the 2018 Vermont Music Educator of the Year at its annual conference last week at Castleton University.

Severy teaches Concert/Marching band, Jazz Ensemble, Music Theory

and Music History. Along with a steady stream of concerts and parades that the community has enjoyed for years, her students have consistently placed in District, All-State, Eastern and National festivals. The Jazz ensemble has placed first in the VTAJE Jazz festival 10 times in the past eleven years. The ensemble also placed first in its division at the Berklee College of Music Jazz Festival in 2017.

A trophy representing the past 20 years of the recipients of the VMEA Hall of Fame is on display for the school year at MUHS.

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V’s of power lines migrate over the road.

Against a pewter pearl fog, TEAMS FROM BURLINGTON, Vergennes, Champlain Valley, Mount Abraham, South Burlington, and Belfast, Maine, row in the novice six-oar division at the James Wakefield Rescue Row in Burlington on Saturday, Oct. 6.

Photo by Buzz Kuhns

VUHS, Mount Abe row at LCMM-sponsored meet BURLINGTON — Rowing teams from Vergennes Union High School won three out of five races on Oct. 6 at the James Wakefield Rescue Row, a series of youth rowing races sponsored in Burlington harbor by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.

One-hundred-sixty-seven highand middle-school rowers from schools from Vermont (including Mount Abraham as well as VUHS), Maine and Massachusetts competed in the Saturday event.

All raced in boats built in the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s Champlain Longboats program

by Addison County high school students. More than 20 boats have been built since the start of the program in 1999. Those interested in learning more about the boatbuilding and rowing program may contact Nick Patch at the museum at nickp@ lcmm.org.

VUHS rowers won in the novice four-oar division with a time of

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Burlington High School prevailed in the novice six-oar division in 13:48, while Belfast, Maine, won the intermediate six-oar division with a time of 12:39.

Also competing during the increasingly breezy day were Vermont teams from Champlain Valley Union, Rice Memorial, and South

Burlington high schools; and teams from Rockland, Maine, and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. Patch said it was the largest youth rowing race to date on Lake Champlain.

The races are named after a daring shipwreck rescue in Burlington harbor in December 1876. James Wakefield and his son Jack saved the crew of the 85-foot canal schooner “General Butler” from imminent death while their schooner slid into icy waters off the Burlington breakwater.

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ERICA CAMPBELL, AN Ag Staffer with Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office, writes down ideas generated at a luncheon in Middlebury last Friday to discuss milk prices.

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good time,” he said. “It was a good VERMONT SECRETARY OF Agriculture Anson Tebbetts, top center, show. Nice animals. Nice people. speaks at Friday’s dairy forum in Middlebury organized by Sen. Bernie A lot of equipment. But they were Sanders’ office. preoccupied. They knew that there Independent photo/Trent Campbell was trouble back home, and they probably shouldn’t be there. I felt the same, myself. And if you saw somebody standing off to the side, you could read their face. They knew (Continued from Page 1A) doing what I need to do?’ I think they had to face an obstacle when According to Sanders representative farmers are like, ‘It doesn’t matter they went home.”

Erica Campbell, the legislation, if what we do, it doesn’t matter who Of the 36 in attendance at last passed, would provide a total of $550 we tell, it doesn’t matter how often Friday’s meeting, roughly a third million nationwide — a minimum of we talk. Nothing’s going to change.’ identified themselves as dairy $10,000 for every dairy farmer.

And I think that’s why farmers just farmers. One third was comprised • Sanders also sent a letter to don’t bother coming to stuff like of state officials and representatives U.S Secretary of Agriculture Sonny this.” from Vermont’s U.S congressional Perdue urging his agency to use its Like many at the meeting, Bill delegation, and the rest were industry authority to purchase dairy products Rowell of Green Mountain Dairy officials. More farmers had been (which would reduce supply and Farm in Sheldon, pinned long-term expected, said Campbell, but had raise prices) and distribute it to food solutions on the ability to manage canceled at the last minute. shelters nationally. supply and demand.

Sen. Sanders did not attend the ‘NOTHING’S GOING TO “We’ve got milk coming out our listening session, though he did offer CHANGE’ ears,” Rowell said. “The European brief remarks through a cellphone, In spite of these and other efforts, Union has milk coming out of their which Campbell held up in the Lisa Kaiman of Jersey Girls Dairy in ears — and they’re dumping it on middle of the room so everyone Chester had been hesitant to attend us, too. The rural community isn’t could hear.

Friday’s listening session. looking for Band-Aids — fix the Long-term solutions to the dairy “When (Sanders staffer Erica problem.” crisis are likely run into a number of Campbell) asked me to come, I Rowell had recently returned from roadblocks: thought, ‘Am I going to come and a trip to the World Dairy Expo in • Partisan divides in the U.S. say the same thing I’ve been saying Wisconsin, he said. The mood there Congress, which among other things for 20 years again and waste my was bleak. have stalled the current farm bill (the frickin’ time, when I could be home “Everybody was trying to have a last one expired Sept. 30).

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“We’ve got milk coming out our ears. The European Union has milk coming out of their ears — and they’re dumping it on us, too. The rural community isn’t looking for Band-Aids — fix the problem.”

— farmer Bill Rowell

• Competition between regions and their respective sizes (Vermont with a few more than 700 dairy farms vs. Minnesota with 92,000).

• Consumer suspicion. Vermont Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Diane Bothfeld urged those gathered to “be prepared.” Though a number of studies have shown there’s virtually no connection between the price paid to farmers for their milk and the supermarket price per gallon, “You’re going to be (seen as) taking food out of the mouths of babies

because you’re getting too much for your milk,” she said.

YOUNGER GENERATION Many at the meeting worried about the next generation of dairy farmers.

“I’ve got four sons at home,” said Loren Wood of Woodnotch Farms in Shoreham. “I just wanna make sure whatever we do short-term here doesn’t affect a young guy who wants to get started, because there’s plenty of those.”

Jenny Nelson of Home Acres Farm in Ryegate agreed.

“If we want to see young farmers take over, we’ve got to do something, and we’ve got to do it now,” she said.

“There’s no more waiting around.”

Catherine Durand, an economist with dairy co-op Agri-Mark, was more cautious.

“Protect and bring on the next generation of farmers is critical because otherwise, where are we going to be?” she said. “But also if we’re in a situation where there’s just way too much milk, we don’t want to be incentivizing people to

come in and just flood the market, so there needs to be some level of control, in my mind.”

State and regional industry officials have met and developed a number of dairy pricing proposals, but without a commitment at the national level, they’re unlikely to work for a state like Vermont, which produces a tiny fraction of the nation’s milk.

“It’s got to be a national program,” said Sabourin. “We talk about (reducing Vermont production by) 2 percent. Maybe the upper Midwest needs to drop 6 percent. Vermont could fall off the face of the map and Wisconsin would fill our markets with milk.”

The next listening session sponsored by Sanders’s office will be held on Nov. 16 in St. Albans.

In the meantime, for many like Lisa Kaiman, the struggle continues: “I’m just trying to make it through the winter.”

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Todd (Continued from Page 1A) stones or Molotov cocktails,” Todd body cameras and body armor. They said. have access to rifles.

In the most serious cases, PSNI But unlike most U.S. police officials can deploy water canons, and organizations, the PSNI has many Todd teaches officers how to use them. armored vehicles to reflect the CHANGE IN ATTITUDE sometimes-hostile areas they must He spent his first five years with the patrol.

PSNI enforcing laws in the northern Todd, 35, was particularly impressed part of Belfast. with the comportment of the troopers“It was a difficult area to police, but in-training at the academy. it was a good area to (get experience), “The officers are all instilled with because I to had to learn very quickly,” then need to be courteous, mannerly Todd said of the flare-ups of street — that respect is there,” he said. violence with the urban landscape of He’s also envious of the nation’s capital. those who get to work But like his colleagues, and train amid the scenic “There’s a Todd was, over time, able backdrop of the Vermont perception it’s to build relationships Police Academy. with folks in his coverage still very bad “It’s quite a picturesque over there, but area. He found that environment,” he said, it’s not. There while many Belfast contrasting it with the residents were reluctant training academy back are still bad to cooperate with police home, a former catering elements within on the streets, they were college in urban Belfast. the community supportive when visited “Ours is a lot more on both sides … behind closed doors. concrete.”

“They couldn’t speak to but (the cases) He joined the PSNI you (in the open) because are nowhere at age 18 in 2003, of fears of reprisals just two years after it near as many or repercussions from succeeded Northern now.” elements that live within — Constable that area, but once you Ireland’s previous police Gavin Todd went inside their houses, agency, the Royal Ulster Constabulary. they were very nice to Whereas Vermont is served by you,” Todd recalled. “It was tough as a multiple police agencies — including young officer to deal with that.” the Vermont State Police, multiple Created in 1921, Northern Ireland is sheriffs’ departments and various part of the United Kingdom. Its history municipal police forces — the PSNI has tragically been marked by division is responsible for the entire country and violence between Protestant and of approximately 1.8 million people. Catholic factions, but the violence had The force is made up of around 6,700 declined substantially during the past officers who are assigned among few decades, according to Todd. jurisdictions that include three “areas” “There’s a perception it’s still very and 11 districts. bad over there, but it’s not,” he said.

Todd is based in the Antrim policing “There are still bad elements within neighborhood, an area located just the community on both sides that still outside of Belfast, the capital of want to do me harm, do other security Northern Ireland. He has served as officers harm, but (the cases) are a full-time instructor for the past 10 nowhere near as many now.” years, teaching new and established That’s because police have officers disciplines including hand-to- gradually gained more trust within hand defense skills, taking a suspect neighborhoods they wouldn’t have into custody, and conducting warrant dared enter during the 1970s and searches.

1980s, according to Todd.

Another one of Todd’s specialties: “Now, in a lot of those communities, “Public order training.” In simple we’re able to put community police terms, he teaches officers how to officers,” Todd said. “We get a lot handle or disperse boisterous crowds of cross-community support now, where violence and/or rioting might which helps us in detecting crime. be imminent.

That’s what’s helped move things “It might be drunken people, or on. Politically, people who would’ve people looking for a fight — right the disagreed with us have come on board way up to people throwing bricks, now.”

Violence The nature of unrest in today’s Northern Ireland is more complex than is was several decades ago, when it could usually be ascribed to religious division, Todd noted.

Much of the trouble can now be traced to small groups of criminal vigilantes, some of whom try to curry favor with the population by “disciplining” ne’er-do-wells in neighborhoods, according to Todd.

“For example, if a young person within that community had been stealing cars, to make the community like them, they would have gone and taken that young person and said to them, ‘Meet us in the following alleyway tomorrow evening,’” Todd said. “They would have turned up the following evening and given (the youth) a punishment beating, or shot them through the thighs or maybe the elbows.”

The vigilantes — which during the last century would have been called “terrorist groups,” thus garnered support from citizens who perceived them as a more credible deterrent to neighborhood crime than the PSNI. “But the police couldn’t do anything, because no one was giving them information to be able to do something,” Todd said.

It was also not unusual a few decades ago for citizens to call police into their neighborhood on a fake call and then ambush them, he noted. This forced authorities to become wary in terms of assessing whether a call for service was legitimate.

“Because of the slow response times, the public’s confidence in us would’ve dropped and whenever these other groups would come in and do their vigilante stuff; the community thought, ‘We like this,’” Todd explained. “That’s been a continual battle to try and rectify that. But we’ve got a lot more community confidence in us now; we can now go into those areas, and there are community police officers dedicated to those ‘more hard to reach’ areas. They’re now starting to see us produce results, so they’re less likely to turn to these vigilantes.

“They still like to think of themselves as ‘important,’ like a terrorist organization, but they’re not really,” he added.

CHALLENGES Todd has been in more than a few scrapes during his policing career, most of them occurring during what’s known in Northern Ireland as “parade

GAVIN TODD, A member of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, recently spent four days surveying law enforcement techniques in Addison County. Todd was hosted by the Middlebury Police Department.

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season.” Typically lasting from April to the beginning of September, it’s marked by many celebratory parades, mostly organized by Protestants. The biggest one, known as the Orange march, takes place on July 12. It celebrates Prince William of Orange’s victory over King James II in the Battle of Boyne in 1690.

Problem is, the traditional Protestant parade routes have in some cases veered into Catholic neighborhoods, thus creating resentment and unrest, according to Todd.

“The demographics of areas have changed,” Todd said. “And the Catholics have said, ‘We don’t want you marching through our area with this stuff. And that’s where the conflicts come, and then we get deployed to keep the two sides apart.”

It used to be that police had authority over the parade routes. An

independent parades commission now makes those calls, which has taken heat off the PSNI. “There are hundreds of these parades and the vast majority of them pass off without any incident whatsoever,” Todd stressed. “It’s a small, select few that still cause some problems.”

While Todd is now primarily based in a training facility, he’s occasionally in demand in the field when a PSNI commander needs tactical support and/or advice at a crime scene or major public gathering.

“I’m there to give them options, in relation to what they can do,” he said.

Hanley has enjoyed Todd’s visit.

“There’s a collegiality — it’s ‘hands across the water,’” Hanley said. “We’re all doing the same job.

And it gives folks here a different perspective.”

(Continued from Page 1A) Executive Director Kerri DuquetteHoffman said of the competitive grant, which WomenSafe has consistently secured since 2007. WomenSafe, an Addison County nonprofit, serves people across the gender spectrum who experience sexual, domestic and dating violence, as well as stalking.

The organization does this through a 24-hour hotline, advocacy services, transitional housing, outreach and education, support groups, and supervised visitations and monitored exchanges.

The Rural Grant Program in question specifically targets efforts to prevent domestic abuse and sexual assault, and help victims of those crimes in rural settings. The grant will continue to finance, among other things, five full- and part-time positions, including Victim Advocate Jennifer Ricard and Addison County Deputy State’s Attorney Rebecca Otey, both part-time officials within the local court system.

The grant also partially pays for a local program aimed at reforming convicted batterers, a WomenSafe educator who teaches “healthy sexuality and healthy relationships” to Addison County school children, and the majority of the salary of a WomenSafe outreach advocate.

NO QUICK FIX The diversity of these positions reflects the sometimes complex strategies required to help abuse victims, noted Duquette-Hoffman.

Some victims are so emotionally scarred that they don’t know how to ask for help.

“There’s often not a quick fix, and I think the more we can be patient and present, the better off our community will be,” Duquette-Hoffman said.

“We’re always available to listen and brainstorm, and we work hard to have resources that are useful and that help folks move forward.”

Statistics provided by DuquetteHoffman and Otey show that domestic violence and sexual assault are persistent problems in Addison County.

Between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018, WomenSafe served 529 women, children and men during 5,769 in-person meetings and phone calls.

The nonprofit served 468 clients the previous fiscal year, according to (See WomenSafe, Page 13A)

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018 — PAGE 13A

WomenSafe (Continued from Page 12A) Duquette-Hoffman.

“That’s a big jump,” she said.

Duquette-Hoffman ascribed some of the jump to the international “Me Too” movement that has seen many victims come forward with allegations of past domestic/sexual abuse.

“It has been triggering, people reaching out for support,” she said of the “Me Too” impact on WomenSafe.

“Some of it is people realizing that what they experienced was sexual violence.”

Addison County State’s Attorney Dennis Wygmans agreed.

“Sunshine is the best disinfectant,” he said. “Whenever you start shining a light on the fact that these crimes affect people across all boundaries … The ‘Me Too’ movement has been amazing in that it’s exposing that people will use their power and control in order to get what they want.”

Addison County’s lack of affordable housing has been another “huge driver” in client inquiries at WomenSafe, which helps victims find lodging when they to flee an abusive relationship. The organization is now in the midst of a $1.2 million fund drive to bankroll, among other things, two transitional apartments for qualifying clients.

“It’s a key need,” DuquetteHoffman said.

“Your ability (to flee a destructive relationship) is radically impacted by the availability of housing,” she added, noting most victims who strike out on their own are suddenly limited to one income.

“Often, people need assistance for the short-term or the long-term.”

WomenSafe officials said they wouldn’t be able to do what they do without a lot of help. Seventy-five

community volunteers contributed women in the state of Vermont are 9,270 volunteer hours during the last due to domestic violence, according fiscal year providing such services to Ricard. such as staffing the 24-hour hotline, “That fact alone is alarming.” She in-person office support, court said. accompaniment, administrative Most people living in, or visiting, support and board leadership.

Addison County get the impression of Key partners in WomenSafe’s a beautiful, pastoral setting seemingly efforts have been devoid of a dark Ricard and Otey, who side. But it’s there, do their best to see that according to Otey. victims’ best interests “One of our biggest are represented in concerns in Addison domestic/sexual County is that people violence court don’t really seem to cases, and that believe it happens those convicted here, or don’t realize of such crimes are the wide variety of both punished and people it impacts,” put on the road to Otey said. “Domestic rehabilitation. violence isn’t just a Otey has been very poor person thing, busy in court, to put it or a minority person mildly. thing or an immigrant As of this week, thing. It happens to she’s currently everybody, and you prosecuting 16 necessarily KERRI DUQUETTE- can’t cases that involve predict who it will HOFFMAN a combined total of happen to. And there’s 20 charges. Thirteen no magical time in a of those charges involve domestic relationship that says, ‘If you’ve gone assault, including both felonies and this many years (without incident), it misdemeanors. The remaining seven can’t happen to you.” charges involve related offenses, Ricard agrees. She’s worked with including violation of temporary a lot of victims who have silently restraining orders, stalking, suffered in the shadows. aggravated stalking and interference “The private nature of the crime with access to emergency services, lends itself to being something that and texting threatening messages. not necessarily everyone would be Between January and October, aware of,” Ricard said. “Part of it is Otey and her colleagues successfully the rural nature of Addison County, prosecuted 34 domestic/sex assault and the isolation that the victim could cases comprised of 43 total charges. be in.”

Twenty-four of those charges were Wygmans — who previously for domestic assault, including served in Otey’s role — said he’s misdemeanor and felony offenses. proud of his office’s tough approach The other 19 charges were for related to domestic violence and sex assault crimes. cases.

More than half of all homicides of “I can tell you our response has

been consistent,” said Wygmans, also need to provide people with who’s running for re-election this resources so they know they don’t November and against Middlebury’s have to have this cycle continue in Peter Bevere. “Addison County, their lives.” since I was the domestic prosecutor, The county runs a 20-week, has always been at the top in terms of group counseling program for male conviction rates. These are crimes we offenders called “Domestic Violence take very seriously. Our conviction to Responsible Choices.” Enrollment rates are between 20 to 30 percent in the program, run by Melissa Deas, higher that the rest of the state and our is mandated as part of a domestic acquittal rates are really low. violence offender’s sentence, Otey “We’ll pursue a case said. Attendees receive as long as we have counseling, share “You deserve enough (evidence) to stories and explore the take it to a jury,” he better. No man potential underlying is ever worth the root causes of the added.

PERPETRATORS crime(s) they have pain … I wish I Some offenders had sought help committed. commit an act of and listened Meanwhile, the domestic violence, victims in these cases serve out their to people more must pick up the pieces punishment, and are than I did.” of their lives in the best never seen in court — “Kim,” a domestic way that they can. violence survivor ‘DIDN’T TURN OUT again. There are also repeat-offenders, some WELL’ of them part of a family “Kim” (not her real cycle of abuse and violence. name) and her partner got together in “When we look at the defendants… their late teens. It became a long-term and look back in their past, it’s not relationship after Kim quickly got surprising to sometimes see that they pregnant. were either exposed to something While there might have been similar to that, or some other type some early warning signs, Kim was of behavior that would lead them to committed to making things work. more likely to act in a way we don’t She had come from a broken family find consistent with appropriate and didn’t want the same destiny. relationships,” Otey said.

“I felt the obligation of wanting In some cases, the perpetrator was to have that family, so I fought under the influence of drugs and/or and fought for that family,” Kim. alcohol. Mental health issues are at “Obviously, it didn’t turn out very times a contributing factor. Each case well.” has to be judged on its own terms in She said the violence began an effort to get justice for all involved, when she was around eight months Otey noted. pregnant, and got worse when her “We have to look at all the things partner got into drugs. She did her we look at when we sentence people best to hide the bruises and emotional — deterrence, making sure people pain she was experiencing. know the law is important and we Kim’s desire to maintain a complete are going to hold people accountable family and her compassionate nature when they break it,” Otey said. “We prompted her to give her partner

multiple chances to mend his ways.

It always seemed to backfire.

“They’re so good at manipulating you that you feel bad in a sense; they make it out to be your fault, over and over again,” she said. “You begin to think, ‘Did I actually cause this?’”

Kim finally got the help she needed, and is now happy in a new relationship.

“It was definitely hard letting someone else in,” she said. “I had built up some walls.”

Her advice to other victims: “You deserve better. No man is ever worth the pain that you’re not supposed to be put in.

“I wish I had sought help and listened to people more than I did,” Kim added.

Rose is candid in her disillusionment with the court system, believing it didn’t do enough to protect her from a husband that she said was given too many second chances over the course of more than two decades.

“I’m dealing with the failure of our system,” she said of what she believes was a lenient court and multiple failed restraining orders.

“It’s frustrating,” Rose said.

She realizes some folks will ask why she didn’t extricate herself earlier from a dysfunctional relationship.

Easier said than done.

Alcohol, drugs and mental health issues in the relationship precluded cogent planning for a relationship exit, Rose noted.

“It was also not having the selfesteem I have now,” she said.

Rose is now employed, clean and sober and ready for the next chapter in her life.

A chapter she hopes will not have a bad ending when a cell door opens.

“I am very fearful,” she said.

John Flowers is at johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

campaigns. Bray currently chairs the Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee, a particularly highprofile assignment in light of the very tricky and expensive logistics of fulfilling a federally mandated cleanup of Vermont’s waterways.

Hoping to disrupt the status quo are independent candidates Marie Audet of Bridport and Paul Ralston of New Haven. Audet is a co-owner of the Blue Spruce Farm and a frequent spokesperson on agricultural issues.

Ralston is founder and CEO of Middlebury’s Vermont Coffee Co., and has gleaned support for this Senate run from some Democrats and Republicans who believe he will bring a more pro-business attitude to the state’s highest chamber.

Ralston is a former Democrat who represented the town of Middlebury in the House from 2010-2015. He served on the House Commerce Committee.

Ironically, Bray once worked for Ralston. He served at Vermont Coffee’s vice president of marketing & sales from 2010-2011.

Audet and Ralston are running as a team, with joint campaign material. And they are keeping up in the election fundraising department.

Audet on Oct. 15 reported total contributions of $21,130, of which she had spent $19,524. Her largest recent donations have included $250 each from Nick Artim of Middlebury and Harold Nisun of Salisbury; and $500 from Edward Townley of

of $7,467 as of Oct. 15, of which he had spent $4,343.

His largest recent contributions have included $1,000 from Tom Breuer of Stowe, $500 from the Addison County Republican Committee and $250 from Steve Thurston of Ferrisburgh.

Libertarian candidate Archie Flower had no campaign finance paperwork on file with the state as of Oct. 15.

ADDISON-4 HOUSE RACE It’s no coincidence that the most animated House contest has seen the most financial activity.

The four candidates vying for Addison-4’s two seats have raised a combined total of $28,540.

Addison-4 includes the towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton and Starksboro.

Candidates’ interest has been fueled by the impending retirement

of longtime Rep. Dave Sharpe, D-Bristol.

Topping the fundraising field in that district is Lincoln Democrat Mari Cordes, who reported contributions totaling $9,301, and $8,309 in spending. Cordes, a registered nurse, is making her second bid in Addison-4. Her largest recent contributions included $500 from the ACDPC. (See Fundraising, Page 16A)

Campaign (Continued from Page 1A) normally see in Chittenden County, which has many more voters and three times as many seats (six) in the Legislature’s highest chamber.

“It’s an indication of the competitiveness of the race,” Davis said. “I would say this (Senate) race is going to be close.”

First-time state Senate candidate Ruth Hardy, a Middlebury Democrat, leads the fundraising pack headed into the home stretch. She reported contributions totaling $30,655, including most recently $1,000 from the Addison County Democrat Party Committee (ACDPC) and $270 from Barbarina Heyerdahl of Montpelier.

Hardy reported expenditures totaling $16,206.

On her heels is incumbent state Sen. Christopher Bray, D-New Haven. He reported donations of $24,684, of which he’s spent $2,638.

His most recent contributions include $1,000 from the ACDPC, $400 from the Vermont Association for Public Justice, $500 from Gale Hurd of Weybridge, $500 from Progressive Voters of America, and $400 from the Ashe for State Senate campaign.

Interest in the two seats representing Addison County, Huntington and Buel’s Gore has been fueled by the retirement of incumbent state Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison. Democrats have held both seats since 2002, and they aren’t keen on losing them. The ACDPC has thus far contributed $2,750 to both the Hardy and Bray

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Ralston reported campaign donations of $16,730 on Monday, and reported expenditures of $20,212.

His largest recent donations have included $250 each from Nick Artim of Middlebury and Kevin Commins of Weybridge, and $500 from Heidi Scheuermann of Stowe.

Republican Peter Briggs of Addison reported a fundraising total

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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, for the fourth issue, we asked each of them to address education with the following prompt: First, the ratio of cost to quality outcomes is the primary issue in

education/cost of living. What specific measures would you propose to get the best value out of the educational dollars we currently spend?

Would you seek to reduce total education spending as student population declines? Do you support the initiatives under Act 46 as a way to help contain education costs and improve educational opportunities for the smallest schools? Write 350-500 words.

Marie Audet — Independent I may be known as the candidate for agriculture and the environment, but my passion for continually improving education for all Vermonters is just as great. The lives of my own children have been shaped in many wonderful ways by the dedicated teachers in our local schools. I want the same for all of Vermont’s children, and I want all of our teachers to feel supported in their good work.

The next generation of my family is currently experiencing the challenge of finding and affording childcare while trying to balance their careers. I know they are not alone in this. The time is now to address these needs as it goes hand-in-hand with ensuring a sound economy for young families to live and work in Vermont. We know that early childhood education and after-school programs can enhance future education outcomes and socialization of children. Because birth to age 5 is a critical time for developing the physical, intellectual, and emotional skills necessary for success later in life, providing high-quality early education may help to alleviate some of the challenges children face in K-12.

I am encouraged by the considerable amount of groundwork that is being done. Building Bright Futures, for example, has been collaborating since May 2017 on a report to the legislature on a pathway to an early care and learning system. I agree with their assessment that “equitable early

care and learning for all children ages birth to five is the most significant investment Vermont can make to provide the greatest positive impact for future generations.” There is also a new Tobacco Settlement-funded program that will study after-school programs as a preventative strategy in combating the opioid epidemic.

I’d like to see a day where Vermont is a leader in providing all families with affordable, high-quality childcare.

As in business, and in life, we need to adapt to change. We must recognize the changing needs in education. While I do not advocate

Peter Briggs — Republican

reducing what we spend on education, I do support refocusing our priorities. Can we shift some of what we spend on K-12 to birth-to-five?

Can we make a greater investment in the early years to prevent some of the challenges we see in K-12? I do not know the answers to these questions, but I think they worth exploring.

I also cannot ignore the greatest concern I hear every day from Vermonters: affordability. In particular, everyone would like to know what I am going to do to reduce property taxes, which is how we fund our education system. Can we consider that it might be time to move some of our education costs from property taxes to the general fund? Let’s continue to support our children with all aspects of their growth and safety, and let’s discuss if there might be a better, more equitable way to pay for it.

Act 46 is the law in Vermont. It passed after much study, discussion and debate. The intent is to provide equity in quality of our education statewide and maximize operational efficiencies. Most of the Addison District made out well in capturing incentives that were written into the law to achieve these goals. Two of our communities, Huntington and Orwell, are struggling with this law; they are concerned that their community as they know it is threatened.

I am listening to their concerns and will continue to be engaged as we sort this out, if elected.

• For social services delivered through schools, analyze funding options other than the property tax.

For example, outside of education, Vermont pays for social services through the General Fund, not the Education Fund. This could provide property tax relief.

• For the social services elements of the budget, analyze (i) whether or not schools are the best place at which to deliver the services; and (ii) for the services that are best delivered at schools, who can most cost-effectively deliver them?

• For both educational and social services at our schools, we can improve their effectiveness by reaching out to the population from birth to 5 to help our youngest students arrive ready to learn and succeed. In a similar way, we need to work with high school graduates to help ensure successful transitions into further education and employment.

Following such analysis and reorganization, we will see lower “education” costs. At the same time, because so many Addison County residents struggle (e.g. 1 in 9 families live in poverty, and 1 in 6 children is

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If Montpelier continues in the same direction of making ever larger school government systems and diminishing the power of the local schools then there is no doubt in my mind that public schools will diminish as technology eclipses them. Just as Uber and Airbnb have changed the taxi and the hotel industry, so will the internet and computers make a learning environment that is flexible and adaptable to the individual child’s needs. This is why I support school choice as I see it as the only way to keep public schools relevant in our modern society.

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I do not support the idea of forcing a child into the classroom before their brain is developed enough to handle the learning, or equally important, the social pressures that come with early institutionalization.

Scientific research has found as far back as the 1970’s that the best environment for children under the age of 7 is the home life, where pressure is low and they spend time in physical exercise in close proximity to mothers or fathers. With America’s childhood obesity problem, requiring students to spend the majority of their time indoors in sedentary conditions is adding to the problem when active exercise is crucial to develop a well-balanced physiology.

If we are serious about helping children, then making a good home life for them in their early years must be a priority.

Vermont’s shortage of home-based early childcare providers was made worse when the legislature imposed many stringent rules and regulations on them, increasing their costs or forcing them out of business. This is what happens when government over-regulates an entity that did not need it, causing more harm than good. For those parents that need childcare, and are not finding it available or affordable anymore, there is a critical first step to be made — de-regulate the childcare providers.

food insecure), it seems likely that total spending will remain level for the age group birth to 22, other than efficiency savings.

Turning to ACT 46, this law was designed first and foremost to provide for equal educational opportunity; the cost savings potential varies greatly by school and school district, and it is not possible to responsibly assert that the act will produce savings for all districts. We are still in the phase of organizing mergers and “alternative structures.”

We will need to see how schools operate before we can draw general conclusions. With time, we will also be able to discern best practices in the new and alternative districts in order to enhance education or reduce costs, and, in some cases, both.

EDUCATION QUESTION 2 Addison County, and Vermont more broadly, needs a truly affordable and accessible system of childcare. Here are some daunting recent statistics that underline this challenge: • Our county has approximately 175 slots for children under 2, but each year 300 children are born— yielding an under-2 population of 600 for fewer than 200 places. Some parents are registering and paying to get their coming baby on waiting lists before the child’s birth.

• 72 percent of the families with children under 6 have all parents working, further expanding the need for quality childcare prior to entering full-time kindergarten.

• Most childcare programs have waiting lists of 5 or less, but some centers have waiting lists of 20.

• The average cost per child in early childcare centers is $12,000 to $16,000, with parents on average paying 50% of the cost.

Steps to take: For children from birth to 6, we need to fully fund the childcare subsidy program, which has not been adequately adjusted for infla(See Bray, Page 15A)

Part one: Education is the only tool we have as a society to pass the torch of civilization to the next generation; it is therefore crucial to take as holistic a view as possible of the challenges we face in providing a quality education for Vermont children. In 2016 we spent just shy of eighteen thousand dollars per student for one year. This is fifty two percent higher than the national average, and places our spending as the fourth largest amount per pupil among the states. Spending this high is entirely unacceptable — we must learn to do better in order to create a sustainable, reliable means to ensure a quality education for all Vermont children; now and for all generations to come.

One thing we must do better, and which can in part be centralized, is the sharing of digital resources.

High speed internet linking all of our schools together can help create the economies of scale that Act 46 was crafted to take advantage of.

The internet is, by many orders of magnitude, the largest library humanity has ever built. We can take the best and richest of this content, much of it offered at low or no cost, and leverage the digital world to our advantage. This would also allow more specialized subjects to be more accessible to a wider audience at lower costs.

Act 46 may well have the noblest of intentions, yet it squarely faces off against core Vermont values of local control, community connection and engagement, and frugality.

It may seem on the surface to offer cost savings in the long term, but the truest cost savings comes from being connected to those whom you serve — there is no closer a connection than neighbor-to-neighbor access, and control over the school budget. Montpelier wants to centralize control in education and pretty much everything else.

They’ve forgotten their role is one of service rather than control, one

of duty rather than fiat rule.

Thus far we’ve spoken only of monetary costs — but I’d like to take a moment now to discuss the unseen costs, the opportunities missed due to the current system being so rigid and bureaucratic. The goal of our educational system is all too often lost in the shuffle of paperwork. We have amazing people working in these schools; teachers and staff that truly do have the best interests of our children at heart.

We need a less rigid institution, empowered and commissioned to truly help our children reach for their full potentials.

If you choose to elect me to the Senate I’ll work to repeal Act 46.

I’ll work to create and expand educational choices, including private and home schooling options. I’ll work to enhance local controls over our educational institutions, including parental controls over where their money is spent. Market forces ensure that increasing options will of necessity decrease costs, improve opportunities for access, and improve quality of results — ensuring our children have the very best start in life we can give them.

Part two:

Advancing options for early education is certainly a praiseworthy goal — but as the saying goes, you can’t get blood from a rock. The economy is on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason.

No matter how the numbers are played out on the news screen or the Dow Jones index, people feel the economy in their day-to-day lives and understand we’re only treading water. It isn’t the popular thing for a politician to say, but we’re currently more than three billion in debt and there is simply no room to expand educational spending in a budget which must be cut.

The middle class has shrunk dramatically, the nuclear family has been breaking down for decades.

All of these social and economic forces work to conspire against young families just starting out, leaving them few options or eliminating options completely. The problem is multi dimensional and varied through time. Which is why it remains so resistant to central planning and so susceptible to the law of unintended consequences.

Our legislators may have the finest of motives and the purest of ideals, but they are as limited by the human condition as the rest of us. When trying to correct one condition they end up creating two or three more.

What Montpelier must do is start restraining itself. It must stop acting like every Vermont business can be run from the Golden Dome. It must find a cure for its addiction to control and micro-management. We must cut our overregulation. When businesses are run by entrepreneurs again we will see our economy start to heal — and when this happens the downward spiral will become an upward spiral. When we have more families with two adults where only one of them needs to work, all families will have more options.

Our communities and neighbors don’t need Montpelier to solve our problems, we need them to get out of our way.

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Part 1 Act 46 dealt with consolidating school boards and districts, not the driving cost of education, which is teacher and staff pay, and a 1:4 staff to student ratio — the lowest in the country. There is no “cost containment” in Act 46. Add to that, there was a $65 million surplus and taxes still went up on 65 percent of Vermonters. Vermont spends $20,000 per pupil, the highest in the nation, with outcomes only at the national average. We can do better.

Improvements will come with a system that includes choice and competition. This system has worked for over 150 years and is used in 90 towns in Vermont right now. Each pupil gets $15,500 (currently) and the parents can send them to whichever non-religious school they choose.

Some towns are starting to close their local public schools and reopen them as independent schools.

Local communities are beginning to reclaim power from the Agency of Education. Besides the $4,500 savings, experience has shown that academic scores go up as teachers make decisions based on the need of their pupils and not the mandates from Montpelier, as happened at the Mountain School in Winhall. Parents who live in choice towns have fought to block many of the mergers that threaten school choice.

Archie Flower — Libertarian

Christopher Bray — Democrat EDUCATION QUESTION 1 Education is Bigger than K-12 and the ABCs. To answer this question, it’s essential to define what we mean by “education,” because in a rapidly evolving global economy that demands lifelong learning, education no longer means just the years we spend from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and possible post-secondary education. It’s lifelong. And it’s also broader and deeper than just academics; it also involves health, wellbeing, and becoming a secure and productive member of our communities.

This broader role of schools is often under-appreciated when we have education funding discussions.

Though we call all the money flowing to a school “education dollars,” in fact, these funds also support the entire community: in addition to educating children, schools serve to deliver public health programs, including wellness and counseling, to students and their parents; food programs offer children breakfast, lunch and an afternoon meal; citizens use school facilities for public events and recreation; and more.

In short, schools are the place at which many programs not commonly thought of as education are delivered.

And communities use schools as one element in a continuum of services to deliver early care, education, and health services, from birth through age 22.

Returning to the question posed — “how to get the best value out of education dollars” — I would propose analysis first and actions second — specifically: • Revise the accounting system used for school budgets to distinguish “core educational services” (teaching) from “social services” (food, counseling, public health).

We need to know how much we’re paying for what services before we determine whether we are spending too much or too little.

Second, do you think the state needs to establish early education programs and, if so, how would you fund them? Similarly, Vermont has a shortage of early childcare providers (infants to 3 years old) that is placing a huge burden on young families — costing a small fortune in most cases and keeping young parents out of the workforce. What specific plans would you propose to address this problem? 250-350 words.

• Potato (length x circumference)-Joan Weaver 12” length x 17.5” circumference

• Pepper (circumference x circumference) David Quenneville 11” circ x 20” circ.

• Pumpkin (circumference x circumference)-Doris Rotax 43.5” x 45”

• Radish (circumference)-Pam Thomas- 19” circumference • Rutabaga (circumference)-Kanyarat Menard 20” circumference • Summer Squash (length x circumference) Lisa Valley 14” x 33.5”

• Sunflower (diameter)-Pam Thomas 19” diameter • Tomato (circumference)-(A TIE) Ed Blechner 18” circumference and Matthew Biette 18” circumference

• Turnip (circumference)-Kanyarat Menard 20.5” circumference • Winter Squash (length x circumference) Cheri Waterman

That’s it!

Late fall came quickly and with county temperatures plummeting below freezing, we’ll have to end this year’s Garden Game this week. We’ll take final entries through Monday, Oct 22 and will have winners in the issue of Thursday, Oct 25. Please bring in any final veggies for your chance to win!

Doris Rotax (left) heard we needed pumpkins, so she brought in one of the ones she grew at home. She said there was no special secret to growing such a big pumpkin, but that it just grew that way.

31” long by 31” circumference

• Zuchini- (length x circumference) David Quenneville 20” length x 17” circumference

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Cheri Waterman-brought in one of the biggest squash we have ever seen — an Argonat Squash! She said it was her first time growing one and they can get anywhere from 20 to 40 lbs!

They’re apparently delicious too; smooth and buttery, similar to its cousin, the butternut squash.

Ken Tichacek brought us in a beautiful onion this week, saying he was pretty sure his would beat out the previous frontrunner. And at 16” in circumference, it sure did!

Ken said he had a huge carrot too that would have easily taken the prize in our Garden Game, but his wife put it into the soup pot before he could bring it in. Maybe next year, Ken!

And this year Laura Asermily was one of the smartest Garden Game participants. She saw we still had no broccoli entries, so she brought what she had! She had bigger bundles earlier in the season, but as she saw we had received NO entries for broccoli, she figured she would show us what she got!

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018 — PAGE 15A

Spotlight on the race for the Vermont Senate Ruth Hardy — Democrat I am the mother of school-aged children, served on local school boards, and have spent years working on education issues. I chaired the Mary Hogan School Board, co-chaired the ACSU unification committee, and chaired the ACSD finance committee.

I began my career as an education finance analyst and later worked for the College budget office. I have a deep understanding of education budgets, finance, and policy.

School funding must be stable, sufficient, equitable, and sustainable.

School boards cannot appropriately plan if they don’t know what to expect from year to year. We must ensure funding meets the needs of students regardless of where they live or attend school, and that our funding mechanism is fair and reasonable for the resources of our small state and its residents. As a school board leader, I regularly oversaw a budget process that invested in student opportunities and equity, secured budget reductions where most appropriate, and advanced the fiscal health of the school district.

Unification of governance under Act 46 has been successful for most area schools, with benefits and challenges emerging as schools adjust to the new structure. Not all towns have supported unification; I respect their democratic decisions and expect discussions will be ongoing as they strive to serve their students well. In ACSD, unification has enabled a new curriculum, enhanced educational equity, expanded opportunities for many students, and spurred solid budget savings and lower property taxes for many towns.

However, these gains didn’t stem from singular ratios or measurements, but rather through engaged communities, strong leadership and communication, excellent teachers, and a local commitment to education.

As enrollment continues to decline, we must prioritize student opportunities, improve equity, and maintain a realistic assessment of the viability of our smallest schools.

While Vermont has strong schools, not all students succeed equally.

Students living in poverty, English language learners, students with disabilities, and students of color are often not served well by schools that lack the resources, diversity, and expertise to meet their needs. Technical education is often not well integrated,

so some students miss valuable skillbased learning opportunities. While Vermont boasts a robust high school graduation rate, too few Vermonters complete higher education at traditional or technical colleges.

Over the past two decades as the number of students has declined, the needs of students have increased. Addison County faces increasing poverty; 41 percent of elementary students now qualify for free and reduced lunch. Schools serve as ground zero for supporting children, providing expanded food programs, mental health counseling, homelessness assistance, and social services. These increased needs strain school staff and budgets.

Our small towns and schools are vital to Vermont. Thus, robust local engagement in school decisions is important, including listening to students about their experiences and goals. Recently we have asked a lot of our school boards, teachers, and students. I have been proud to be a part of this engagement and change.

We need to allow the results of this work to solidify while always keeping student needs front and center.

High-quality care and education for our youngest Vermonters is one of the most important long-term investments we can make to support the health of children and families, augment economic and gender equality, stimulate economic development, and enhance educational outcomes.

As a state senator, ensuring access to high-quality early childhood education and care would be one of my priorities.

Our communities are fortunate to have strong early childhood programs, including pioneers like the Parent-Child Center and Mary Johnson Children’s Center, as well as excellent home-based and school-centered programs. New public-private partnerships, such as the program at Whiting School, could supply collaborative and innovative blueprints for providing early care, enhancing rural economic development, and supporting families where they live.

I have served on boards of early childhood programs, led efforts to sustain the Middlebury Cooperative Nursery School after significant financial hurdles, and worked as a school board member to maintain pre-kindergarten partnerships between local schools and early childhood programs.

My plan for expanding early childhood programs would include: • Support young families through passage of paid family leave legislation providing at least 10 weeks of paid time off for parents to care for new babies, newly adopted children, or ill family members.

• Make childcare more affordable by increasing subsidies for Vermonters with low incomes and incrementally expanding universal early childhood education beyond 10 hours per week for 3- and 4-year-olds.

• Enhance program quality, and support, retain, and attract early childhood educators by targeting wage increases, and increasing access to professional development through scholarships and loan forgiveness programs.

• Expand program capacity through funding, technical assistance, and partnerships with new and existing centers, home-based providers, and schools to add capacity for infants and toddlers, co-locate programs in existing school buildings, and spark new programs in areas with the highest need.

• Secure funding through a mix of existing childcare and education funds, state and local economic development funds, new revenues from employee contributions, federal and state health care funding, and private sources.

I look forward to ensuring that any family who needs care for their children can find high-quality, affordable options close to home or work.

Editor’s note: In the responses to candidate questions in the Oct. 11 issue, we inadvertently dropped the last two paragraphs of Ruth Hardy’s response on the question of climate change. We correctly posted the online response. Those last two paragraphs were: For many Vermonters, climate

change issues are less urgent than being able to afford daily essentials.

We need to be sure solutions like efficiency upgrades, public transportation, electric vehicles, and renewable energy options are accessible to Vermonters with low incomes.

While other states may lose ground in the fight against climate

change, Vermonters will continue to do our part, working with regional and national partners to make advancements, while also investing in Vermont by keeping green energy dollars local.

For a link to Hardy’s complete response to that question, see ruthforvermont.com

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Paul Ralston — Independent I do not agree with this paper’s statement that “The ratio of cost to quality outcomes is the primary issue in education.” The real issue is whether Vermonters are getting the education they need to prepare them for our changing world. The challenge is different and more difficult for our rural schools, so we need to be creative and flexible with education spending.

I have no intention of cutting school spending. I would, however, like to see a refocusing of resources on evolving educational priorities.

These include early childhood education, skilled trade and professional training (for grades 7-12 and for adults seeking job retraining), and after-school programs. In some cases, particularly early childhood programs, we may actually need to increase spending on teachers and staff to attract enough qualified people to these professions.

There has been much discussion about changes to how we fund education spending. The property tax is a regressive tax, and while a majority of Vermonters qualify for “income sensitivity,” that program is only sensitive to lower income, not to higher incomes. As the mission of our schools expands to include important community services,

such as medical and mental health, hunger and nutrition, student safety, drug and alcohol intervention, etc., I believe the funding sources should expand beyond the property tax.

While it would be a net-zero change in spending, I believe we should identify and quantify the services schools must provide that go beyond a traditional education mission. Those costs should be

funded through the General Fund rather than the property tax. This would have the effect of lowering property taxes for all and increasing income taxes for a few. I believe it would be an equitable way to fund these important costs. I do not support moving all school funding to the income tax.

Our K-12 student population is in decline, and that has the effect of raising costs on a per-pupil basis. I would caution against significant downsizing of our school systems, because I strongly believe Vermont is nearing a time of new growth, and I hope and expect that will lead to population increases. Growth will come with increasing prosperity.

Prosperity will come with increased affordability, increased housing, and increased access to good jobs close to home.

Our government created the law that we call Act 46. A lot of hard-working, smart people made their best attempt at addressing growing concerns about education costs and equity. We should carefully monitor the effects that Act 46 is creating, those intended and those unintended. It is the responsibility of government to make changes and adjustments to the law if evidence suggests changes are needed.

The funding for this increased subsidy should originate in the General Fund, not the Education Fund. Because our state economy is growing, the needed money could come from that growth, from shifting dollars, or from new revenues. That complex decision-making is best resolved, in tandem, by the Finance and Appropriations Committees.

With the state’s declining number of students, schools have an oppor-

tunity to take unused classrooms and to convert them into childcare “centers” within the school. Such conversions can jump-start the number of childcare programs, and because such centers would be located at the schools, this eases the challenge faced by parents who now often have to take their pre-school and schoolage children to two or more different facilities and locations — all before getting themselves to work.

Bray (Continued from Page 14A) tion, and is currently approximately $9.6M underfunded. This increased funding can help in two ways: (i) it can increase the subsidy, making childcare more affordable for parents; and (ii) it can support better pay for childcare workers, whose generally low wages causes high employee turnover, making building and maintaining a high quality program difficult.

Look for candidate thoughts on health care and housing in next Thursday’s Addison Independent.

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Fundraising (Continued from Page 13A) Close behind is fellow Democrat Caleb Elder of Starksboro. Elder, who works in the renewable energy field, reported total campaign donations of $7,765, of which he

had spent $5,680. He, too, recently received $500 from the ACDPC, along with $250 from the Vermont Conservation Voters PAC, $250 from (his dad) John Elder of Bristol, and $250 from Carleton Smith of

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Monkton Republican Valerie Mullin is making her third bid for an Addison-4 seat. She’s a local businesswoman who reported contributions totaling $6,775, of

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Lenore Brighton of Burlington, $500 from Hazel Anderson of Orange, Calif., and $500 from Bruce Lisman of Shelburne.

Rounding out the fundraising field is incumbent Rep. Fred Baser, R-Bristol, who was also the district’s top vote getter in the last general election. Baser, a member of the powerful House Ways & Means Committee, reported contributions totaling $4,699, of which he had spent $1,946 as of Monday. His largest recent donations have included $300 from Gunsensevt Victory Fund of Brattleboro and $350 from Mary Evslin of Stowe.

Meanwhile, the belated return of an incumbent into the Addison-3 race has ramped up campaign solicitations in that district, which represents Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham.

Leading the pack is first-time candidate Matt Birong, a Vergennes Democrat and owner of 3 Squares Café in the Little City. Birong reported donations amounting to $11,284 as of Oct. 15, of which he had spent $5,488. His largest recent contributions included $500 from Progressive Voters of America, and $200 each from Shyla Stewart of Norwich and William Stetson, also of Norwich.

Close behind Birong is the man he’s hoping to unseat — incumbent Rep. Warren Van Wyck, R-Ferrisburgh. Van Wyck announced in May he wouldn’t seek re-election to the seat he’s held since replacing the late Rep. Greg Clark in February of 2012.

But he had a change of heart this summer and ran a successful writein campaign during the Aug. 14 primary election that will ensure his name gets on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Van Wyck on Monday reported total donations of $10,850, of which he had spent $4,347. His largest recent contributions have included $1,000 from Lenore Broughton of Burlington, $500 from A.A.C. Leasing of Ferrisburgh, $200 from the Vermont Ski Areas Association, and $250 from Charles Johnson of Ferrisburgh.

Rounding out the field is longtime incumbent Rep. Diane Lanpher, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Lanpher reported donations of $3,387, which

includes a $1,087 carryover from her previous campaign. She’s spent $2,740 thus far. She reported $225 in contributions during the most recent filing period, all of which came in amounts less than $100.

ADDISON-RUTLAND In the Addison-Rutland House district, Democrat Barbara Wilson of Shoreham has raised $5,568 thus far, of which she’s spent $3,065.

Wilson, who operates an organic berry farm, is making her first bid for the seat that represents Benson, Orwell, Shoreham and Whiting. Her largest recent contributions have included $400 from the ACDPC, $270 from Barbarina Heyerdahl of Montpelier and $250 from Vermont Conservation Voters PAC. Her opponent, incumbent Rep. Terry Norris, I-Shoreham, had raised $1,024 and has spent $1,774 in his re-election bid. He and his family have financed $774 of his campaign thus far, according to state records.

COUNTY SHERIFF Middlebury Democrat Peter Newton has so far spent $14,364 in his effort to succeed Don Keeler as the county’s next sheriff. He showed contributions totaling $13,744 as of Monday. Newton is currently a lieutenant with the Addison County Sheriff’s Department and has been endorsed by Keeler.

His opponent, Bristol independent candidate Kevin Gibbs, had not filed campaign finance paperwork with the Secretary of State’s Office by Monday’s deadline. The Independent reached out to Gibbs for the financial details of his campaign. Gibbs, the former Bristol police chief, said he had raised $702 and spent $4,385 as of Oct. 15.

Gibbs said he was unaware of the filing requirement and said he would file a financial report with the Secretary of State’s office Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Even the usually placid contest for Addison County assistant judge has triggered a campaign finance filing with the secretary of state.

New Haven Republican Doug Tolles reported having raised $1,576 thus far, of which he’s spent $1,368. The other candidates in the race include incumbent Middlebury Republican Alice George, Addison Democrat Jacqueline McLean and Cornwall Democrat Patricia Ross.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018

MATT DICKERSON

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• School News • Legal Notices

• Classifieds • Police Logs

Yes, jellyfish can be found in area waters For over two decades I’ve been writing an outdoor column with a special emphasis on fishing. I never thought I’d be writing about jellyfish, though. One reason is that they aren’t even fish; they are more accurately referred to as “jellies.”

Another reason is that Vermont, by virtue of not having any ocean coastline, doesn’t have any jellies. Or so I thought.

Last week my good friend Dave stopped by for a visit. Dave graduated from Middlebury College at the end of my second year teaching there, and for most of the next decade he stayed in the state. He and I spent a lot of time outdoors together, mostly fishing. We got to know each other exploring trout streams all over Vermont. Eventually we wrote three books together, one of which was an exploration of environmental issues in literature, and another was about trout, fly-fishing and ecology.

We’ve even talked about a fourth book and begun to research it. Those books have also led us to streams and rivers in Maine, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oregon and even Alaska where we co-taught a class on narrative non-fiction writing about nature, ecology and trout.

Dave lives and teaches in South Dakota now, so we don’t get to fish together very often. However, a philosophy conference across the lake in the Adirondacks brought him close enough to Vermont to pop in for an afternoon visit before catching an early flight home from BTV. Dave loves to learn. He’s an avid reader, and also a careful observer of nature, so I like to pay attention to what he writes and says. I learn a lot from him. On his visit, Dave told (See Dickerson, Page 2B)

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EAGLE FRESHMAN GRACE Harvey looks to make a clearing pass during Tuesday’s game against Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Mt. Abe girls’ streak continues at MUHS Eagles eye postseason; Tigers show flashes

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The surging Mount Abraham Union High School girls’ soccer team pitched its third straight shutout on Tuesday, this time at Middlebury in a 4-0 victory.

The Eagles have won three straight to move over .500 at 6-5-2 and into eighth place in Division II in the Vermont Principals’ Association point standings with one game to go.

That game will be a tough one, at home vs. Rutland on Friday. The Raiders are 5-8, a record that includes 1-0 losses to top Chittenden County teams. Even a tie on Friday will apparently clinch the No. 8 seed for

Mount Abe, and it looks like even the half-point they will earn by playing up a division could be enough to nail down a home playoff game early next week.

After the Eagles scored once in a tie vs. Rice and then were shut out by Vergennes, Eagle Coach Dustin Corrigan moved junior central midfielder Addy Harris to striker, and junior attacker Jessica Colbeth returned from injury — both scored on Tuesday. Corrigan said Eagles have also worked hard to improve their attack, with the overall result 10 goals in their past three games.

“We’ve been targeting it at practice

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Merry Kimble avoids a collision with Eagle junior Sydney Minnerly Tuesday afternoon.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

a lot, and we’ve moved some people Harvey in front of the goalkeeping around,” Corrigan said. “A lot of it tandem of senior Olivia Paine and is we create chances with our work junior Justice Green. rate and pressuring the “We’ve got two very defense, but we’re being good goalkeepers, and more mindful what kinds “We’re as good the four in the back of runs we’re making and as anybody have done an excellent creating better chances. there, and job, plus Syd Minnerly Our services are getting that gives us a and Mae Peterson as better. We’ve got things chance to win holding midfielders do a pointed in the right direcreally good job in front every game.” tion at the right time with of them, too,” Corrigan — Eagle Coach said. “We’re as good as one more game and then Dustin Corrigan anybody there, and that playoffs.”

On defense, after gives us a chance to win some tinkering Corrigan settled on a every game.” back four of junior Emma Campbell, Coach Wendy Leeds’ Tigers entered sophomores Eliana Ginsburg and Sa- the fall with optimism tempered by a vannah Scrodin, and freshman Grace lack of experience, but a rash of inju-

Field hockey: Otters post only victory

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Field Hockey 10/16 Rice vs. MUHS...............................4-0 10/16 S. Burlington vs. Mt. Abe................6-1 10/17 OV vs. Fair Haven........................10-0 Boys’ Soccer 10/15 Whitchester vs. OV.........................1-0 10/17 VUHS at Spaulding.......................Late 10/17 Milton at MUHS............................Late 10/17 Mt. Abe at GMVS..........................Late Girls’ Soccer 10/16 Mt. Abe vs. MUHS..........................4-0 10/16 Rice vs. VUHS....................... 1-0 (OT) 10/17 Green Mt. Union at OV ................Late COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 10/14 Midd. vs. Wesleyan......................11-1 Men’s Soccer 10/14 Midd. vs. Wesleyan............... 1-0 (OT) 10/17 Midd. at Castleton.........................Late Women’s Soccer 10/14 Midd. vs. Wesleyan........................5-0

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football 10/19 CVU at MUHS............................ 7 PM 10/19 OV at North Country................... 7 PM 10/20 Mt. Abe at Fairfax....................... 1 PM 10/22 ............................ Playoff Pairings Set Field Hockey 10/18 MUHS at Essex..................... 3:45 PM 10/18 Mt. Abe at U-32...................... 3:45 PM 10/20 Mt. Abe at Colchester................10 AM 10/20 OV at Windsor...........................11 AM 10/22 ............................ Playoff Pairings Set Boys’ Soccer 10/18 OV at Leland & Gray.................. 4 PM 10/20 MUHS at Missisquoi..................10 AM 10/20 Rutland at Mt. Abe.....................10 AM 10/20 Milton at VUHS..........................11 AM 10/20 OV at West Rutland.................... 1 PM 10/22 ............................ Playoff Pairings Set Girls’ Soccer 10/19 Rutland at Mt. Abe...................... 4 PM 10/19 VUHS at Missisquoi.................... 4 PM 10/19 MUHS at Milton.......................... 4 PM 10/20 OV at Twin Valley......................11 AM 10/22 ............................ Playoff Pairings Set COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 10/20 Bates at Midd.............................11 AM 10/23 Midd. at Williams........................ 6 PM 10/27..........................NESCAC Quarterfinal Men’s Soccer 10/20 Bates at Midd.............................. Noon 10/23 Midd. at Williams........................ 3 PM 10/27..........................NESCAC Quarterfinal Women’s Soccer 10/20 Bates at Midd.............................. Noon 10/23 Midd. at Williams........................ 3 PM 10/27..........................NESCAC Quarterfinal Football 10/20 Bates at Midd.............................. 1 PM 10/27 Midd at Trinity............................. 1 PM

ries and the inconsistencies of youth have led to a 3-11 mark despite flashes of promise.

On Tuesday the Tigers honored their three seniors, all multi-year starters, forward/midfielders Ada Anderson and Ailey Bosworth and middie Emily Laframboise, one of the several Tigers sidelined for at least some of the fall.

Laframboise made just a four-minute cameo against the Eagles, middie Harper Sinclair was out with an injury, and junior Gwen Stafford was out of town.

“I do feel like we’re doing a lot of management of broken, partially broken and absent players,” Leeds said.

“But that’s part of it.”

(See Soccer, Page 2B)

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SENIOR Daniel O’Grady fires a shot on goal during Sunday’s 1-0 overtime win over Wesleyan. O’Grady was named the NESCAC Player of the Week for his three goal and two assist week during which the Panthers went 3-0.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Panther men’s soccer moving up standings

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College men’s soccer team continued to surge this past weekend with two NESCAC victories, but neither came easily: At home on Sunday the Panther edged Wesleyan, 1-0 in overtime, and on Saturday they rallied from two goals down to defeat host Trinity, 3-2.

The weekend results pushed the Panthers’ unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2), a stretch that includes three wins and two ties in the competitive NESCAC. Middlebury has for now moved

into third place in Saturday, Oct. 27. the league at 4-2-2, “The willingness to First-year Coach behind Connecticut battle and outwork Alex Elias, a forand Tufts, both 6-0- opponents has mer all-American 2, and just ahead of improved as the Panther midfielder, a knot of teams. said after Sunday’s season has gone The Panthers have overtime drama that two league games on. Now we expect the Panthers showed remaining, at home it as opposed to try this past weekend on Saturday against to be good at it.” what has helped Bates and at Wil— Coach Alex Elias them during their liams on Tuesday, seven-game streak. both teams also bat“The willingness tling for playoff position. Finishing to battle and outwork opponents in the league’s top four would has improved as the season has mean the Panthers would host a gone on. Now we expect it as opNESCAC playoff quarterfinal on posed to try to be good at it,” Elias

said. “The NESCAC is so even that we have to work and compete.”

Elias said the Panthers have also begun playing better together, their fitness has improved, the defense has been steady throughout, and the attack is now more dangerous and efficient.

“We had chances to win games (earlier on), and we just didn’t do it,” he said. “We’re being more clinical in front of goal and just creating more quality chances.”

That better finishing was valuable when the Panthers fell behind Trinity on Saturday despite (See Panthers, Page 3B)

ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school field hockey games this week Otter Valley won big on Monday, while both Middlebury and Mount Abraham came up short on Tuesday. Otter Valley was set to take the field on Wednesday at Fair Haven after the deadline for this issue.

Teams will play their final regular season games late this week, and the Vermont Principals’ Association will announce playoff pairings on Monday.

OTTERS On Monday the Otters pelted visiting Fair Haven, 10-0, in a game rescheduled from Oct. 2. Alia Edmunds (three goals, assist), Sophie Markowski (two goals, assist) and Morgan Laporte (two goals) led the attack. Riley Keith, Brittney Jackson and Jadynn Pope added a goal apiece. In the OV goal Elinor Ross and Jamie Dube-Bordeau split time, with Ross having the only save.

Fair Haven’s Jordan Howard made 24 saves.

OV (8-4) and Fair Haven met again on Wednesday at Fair Haven, and the Otters will wrap up at Windsor on Saturday. The Otters are in good shape for a top-four seed in Division II. TIGERS On Tuesday visiting Rice blanked MUHS, 5-0, as Lisa McNamara scored four goals. Goalie Ileigh Aube stopped nine shots for the 1-11 Tigers.

The Tigers finish by visiting Essex on Thursday. They might still host a D-I play-in game early next week.

EAGLES D-I title contender South Burlington rolled past visiting Mount Abe on Tuesday, 6-1, as Wolves Lindsey Booth and Kate Hall combined for five goals.

Ava Konczal scored for the Eagles, and goalies Chessley Jackman and Kira Murray combined for 13 saves.

The 7-2-3 Eagles have clinched a top-four seed in D-II and can still earn the No. 1 seed. They play at U-32 on Thursday and at Colchester on Saturday.

PAGE 2B — Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018

Dickerson (Continued from Page 1B) me a story of when he was growing up near the Vermont corner of New York, how on a trip with his father into the Adirondacks he saw a jelly in a freshwater pond. It was quite a surprise since New England and New York aren’t supposed to have freshwater jellies. Or so he also thought. Fortunately, his dad saw it too, and made a note in his journal, so Dave had at least one eyewitness.

That story from Dave was the first I’d ever heard of freshwater jellies in the Northeast. The second I heard of them was also from Dave, a few sentences later. He told of recently learning about a particular lake in the Adirondacks that had been one of the last — perhaps the last — “pristine” water body in the Adirondacks, meaning not only that it had no development around the lake, but also that there was no evidence of any introduced non-native species, and because of the local calcium-rich geology it had escaped the ravages

of acid rain that did so much damage to so many other lakes and ponds in Vermont and upstate New York. But recently a satellite photo showed that the lake had suddenly turned a peculiar unnatural shade of green.

A visit from biologist showed that invasive freshwater jellies had invaded the lake, likely in the feathers of a waterfowl, and had reproduced abundantly. Jellies eat small fish and also zooplankton. Though these jellies were not dangerous to humans, their consumption of zooplankton apparently led in turn to a bloom of phytoplankton (which includes algae) which is what had turned the water green.

Remembering his own sighting years earlier, Dave felt vindicated by the discovery. He also learned more about the species — Craspedacusta sowerbii, as it turned out — and submitted his father’s journal entry to scientists trying to track the species’ invasive progress around New England. Within the next week I

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There doesn’t seem to be a consensus about how much of a threat these jellies are to native fish. Though they might consume very small fish, they might actually be a food supply to larger fish. Certainly causing a crash in zooplankton and corresponding algae bloom could prove problematic, but the actual risk of that is still unknown. From what I’ve read, there isn’t even a consensus for how long they have been here, though they seem to have come from Asia and to travel on waterfowl. The one thing that does seem to be consensus is that, with the impacts of climate change and in particular longer hotter summers, we should expect a significant increase in these invasive species in the waters of Vermont.

I have yet to see one. But I might start preparing for the invasion by tying a few jelly flies. Maybe my third decade of writing this outdoor column will see my first story of catching a trout on a C.Sowerbii fly.

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(Continued from Page 1B) The Tigers moved the ball nicely at midfield, notable were Anderson, Bosworth, Merry Kimble, Isabella Pistilli, Annie Lapiner, Alice Ganey, Ivy Doran and Hannah Turner.

“I was really psyched about some of the give-and-goes. We were finding each other more. I felt we were pretty cohesive at times,” Leeds said. “We tried to go a little more attack-minded, and I liked the way it looked.”

But this was the Eagles’ day, especially the second half. The first half was more even; early on Kimble shot wide on a feed from Pistilli. But Mount Abe took a 2-0 lead with a 6-4 edge in shots on goal in the first half.

The Eagles took the lead in the eighth minute when Ginsburg stepped into the attack. Chloe Johnston’s strong serve from the right deflected to the far side of the box, and Ginsburg pounded it into the far corner.

Tiger goalie Carly Burger stopped a Colbeth blast, and at the other end Harvey blocked an Anderson bid before Colbeth made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute. Burger (three saves while starting and finishing the game) ranged far off her line to get the ball, but it bounced off a defender to Colbeth, who laced a 30-yard shot on one-hop into the empty net.

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The Eagles outshot the Tigers in the second half, 13-2. Middie Lucy Guy hit the side net early from close range, and Laurent, Johnston and Harris were constant threats. Tiger defenders Carlisle Brush, Mardi Horne and Rhys Pitner all made good plays, and Bartlett and Burger each made strong stops. The Tigers’ best chance came in the late going, when Paine flagged down junior Isadora Luksch’s hard shot from the top of the box.

Harris made it 3-0 at 22:36, looping a header back inside the right post on a Laurent serve. Three minutes later

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Juliette Snell completed the scoring.

She followed a play that started with a long serve into the box that Harris knocked away from Bartlett toward the right post, and Snell hustled all the way to knock it home.

“Credit to them,” Leeds said. “I wish we played with the same hunger and intensity they showed around the box.”

The Eagles will hope that offensive momentum will carry over into the postseason.

“This has been a really fun group to coach,” Corrigan said. “And we’ll see what we can do come playoff time. But I think if we play like this every game, who knows? I think we can beat everybody out there on any given day.”

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Division III champion and its topranked team this fall, improved to 120, 7-0 in league play with two games to go in the regular season, at home vs. Bates at 11 a.m. on Saturday and at Williams on Tuesday.

On this past Saturday the Panthers defeated host Trinity, 2-0. The Bantams (9-4, 5-4 NESCAC) were ranked No. 15 but also lost to No. 5 Tufts, 1-0, on Sunday.

The Panthers had the best chances in the scoreless first half, including an Emma Johns penalty stroke that she shot wide. Trinity had its only two shots of the game in the half, but neither landed on goal.

Erin Nicholas broke the ice on a penalty corner in the 59th minute after taking a Johns pass. Johns converted a penalty stroke with 3:02 remaining to create the final score, one of 16 Panther shots.

On Sunday the Panthers blitzed visiting Wesleyan, 11-1. The Cardinals dropped to 4-9, 0-8 NESCAC. Marissa Baker paced the Panthers with a hat trick, Danielle Brown scored twice, Diana Milne and Nicholas each recorded a goal and two assists, and Isabel Chandler, Julia Richards, Kelly Coyle and Alison Denby each added a goal apiece. Panther goalie Megan Collins made one first-half save, while Grace Harlan did not record a stop in the second half, when Wesleyan snapped the shutout bid with 1:09 remaining.

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Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018 — PAGE 3B

PANTHER SENIOR DANIEL O’Grady comes away with the ball from a scuffle with a Wesleyan defender Sunday afternoon.

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Panthers (Continued from Page 1B) outshooting the Bantams, 16-6.

The Bantams’ first two shots went in. In the 19th minute Bantam Alistair Matule ran onto a long pass and beat Middlebury goalie Matthew Hyer with a low shot into the left side.

Five minutes later Matule hooked a shot inside the right post from the opposite corner of the Panther box.

The Panthers then erupted for three goals in 10:09. At 11:26 Drew Goulart rapped the ball home from point-blank range after passes by Daniel O’Grady and Fazl Shaikh.

O’Grady knotted the score by carrying the ball to goal and sliding the ball inside the right post, a play set up by a long ball from midfielder Raffi Barsamian. At 1:17 defender Aidan Robinson headed home a Brendan Barry free kick for what proved to be the game-winner.

The Panthers had the better of play in the second half, but with Hyer out trying to break up a play Robinson blocked away Bantam Henry Belt’s low shot to the center of the net.

Hyer finished with one save, and Lyons made eight for the Bantams.

On Sunday a Wesleyan team struggling to remain in the playoff hunt battled hard, and towering Cardinal goalie Teddy Lowen made eight saves and often either punched the ball out of trouble or came off his line to corral serves.

The Panthers outshot the Cardinals, 19-9, but only by 5-4 in a first half that Elias said was sluggish.

He said younger players such as Shaikh, Barry, Davis Oudet and first-time starter Henry Wilhelm, a defender who eventually netted the game-winner, gave the Panthers a lift after halftime.

“I felt in the first half we had heavy legs. We played a hard match yesterday, and that caught up to us,” Elias said. “Some of the guys who haven’t played a ton of minutes this year stepped up, did well, were responsible on the ball, worked hard to win the ball back, and I think gradually the game began to swing in our favor.”

Early in the second half O’Grady had two good chances. On the first

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he started just outside the box and cut to the right before hitting a bullet back at Lowen, who did well to punch it away. On the second O’Grady moved right to left in the box and rolled a shot back toward the left post, but Lowen dove to smother it. In the 72nd minute Lowen also reacted well to a close-range header from Barsamian on a Davis serve.

Wesleyan tested the Panther defense with counterattacks, but Robinson, Michael McFarlane, Peter Davis and Wilhelm limited the looks on Hyer (three stops). His toughest save came after a corner kick in the 73rd minute. The ball was cleared outside the box, from where Jack Wolf put a 20-yard shot toward the right post that Hyer knocked away.

In the first minute of overtime, but Lowen denied his Goulart’s low, hard shot. Soon afterward Lowen just got his fingertips on a closerange McFarlane header.

At 8:19 Lowen could not stop Wilhelm. Davis sent the ball into the box from 25 yards out on the left side. Wilhelm controlled, spun and drilled a 15-yard left-footed shot straight inside the left post.

Elias said the Panthers did enough to deserve the win.

“Wesleyan did some things very well. They fought. They battled,” Elias said. “At the end of the day our guys probably created a few more chances.”

Overall, Elias said his team can still “do a lot of things a lot better,” but he is pleased with the steady improvement.

“I’m optimistic the guys are going to continue to work and that we’ll keep improving,” he said. “We have a team that can compete with anybody. I think we’ve proven that to ourselves. Now we’ve just got to go do it. But there’s still a long way to go.”

Sports BRIEFS OV boys edged; other teams idle as postseason looms

ADDISON COUNTY — In the only local high school boys’ soccer game played earlier this week before the Wedneday morning deadline for this issue, Otter Valley dropped a close home game.

Vergennes, Middlebury and Mount Abraham were all set to take the field on Wednesday. Teams will play their final regular season

games late this week, and the Vermont Principals’ Association will announce playoff pairings on Monday. MUHS and VUHS could host first-round playoff games in Division I and III, respectively.

On this past Monday visiting Whitchester (the Rochester/ Whitcomb team) edged OV, 1-0, on Jacob Hewitt’s unassisted goal

midway through the second half.

Coach Dick Williams said the visitors played well at midfield and controlled play for most of the game, although the Otters pressed and created chances in the final 20 minutes. OV dropped to 3-8-1 with games at Leland & Gray on Thursday and West Rutland on Saturday remaining.

VUHS girls fall in OT; final regular season games next VERGENNES — The Division III Vergennes Union High School girls’ soccer team on Tuesday dropped an overtime game to D-II title contender, Rice, 1-0.

In other action on Tuesday, Middlebury hosted Mount Abraham; see story on Page 1B. Otter Valley was set to entertain Green Mountain Union on Wednesday after the dead-

line for the print edition.

Teams will play their final regular season games late this week, and the Vermont Principals’ Association will announce playoff pairings on Monday. Depending on results, Mount Abe in D-II and both VUHS and OV in D-III could host playoff games.

At VUHS on Tuesday Alex

Dostie’s goal in the eighth minute gave Rice (8-2-3) the victory. Rice goalie Ashton Mathews made four saves, and Kate Gosliga stopped six shots as the Commodores dropped to 5-5-2.

VUHS should be able to lock down a first-round D-III home game by defeating winless Missisquoi on the road on Friday.

Otter cross-country teams take second in MVL meet SPRINGFIELD — The Otter Valley boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams each finished second on Tuesday at the Marble Valley League championship meet, which Springfield hosted.

Hartford (33 points) won the boys’ race, with the OV boys in second at 35. Windsor breezed in the girls’ race with 19 points, with OV next

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in a tight bunch between second and fourth at 51 points.

OV Coach Brooke Kimball noted the OV middle school girls won their race, and the OV middle school boys were second.

“Otter Valley has a pretty bright future for cross country,” Kimball said.

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Agriculture News Land trust honors Weybridge attorney Roper recognized for conservation work

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MONTPELIER — Each year, vation leader, Bill Roper helped save the Vermont Land Trust recognizes a prominent bluff overlooking Lake individuals who have made signif- Champlain in Burlington, protect icant contributions to conservation bear habitat in Shrewsbury, and in Vermont. This year’s awards prevent the destruction of a historic were presented to Orly Munzing of hiking trail in Stowe.

East Dummerston He has advised and Bill Roper of many communities “Bill has devoted Weybridge. on conservation The awards were his career to zoning and planpresented at the environmental ning, and served on land trust’s annual the boards of the celebration, which protection, and Vermont Housing was held Sept. 30 land conservation and Conservation at the Retreat Farm is at the center of Board, the Vermont in Brattleboro. his exceptional Natural Resources Bill Roper joins Council, and the past John Bailey accomplishments.” Middlebury Area — Allen Karnatz Land Trust.

Dunne Conservation Award recipients Bill received Deb Brighton and the John Bailey John Elder of Addison County. Dunne Conservation Award, which Orly Munzing joins the late Senator recognizes a member of the conserRobert Gannett and the Windmill vation community who has made a Hill Pinnacle Association, former profound impact on the state.

Windham County Richard W. Carbin “Bill has devoted his career to Award winners. environmental protection,” said BILL ROPER Vermont Land Trust’s Allen Karnatz, As an environmental and land use “and land conservation is at the attorney and community and conser(See Land Trust, Page 5B)

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Landowners who are unsure whether or not they need to file the agriculture certificate, may look up their SPAN using the online search found here.

The Vermont Department of Taxes has mailed a form to each enrolled landowner at the address it has on file. A landowner must complete, sign, mail or hand deliver the form to the Tax Department by November 1. Failure to certify by the deadline will result in the removal of agricultural land and enrolled farm buildings form the Current Use program.

“This is an important deadline to meet. We encourage all those

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Hunters are reminded to wear orange MONTPELIER hunter orange keeps — It’s deer hunting “Hunting is one hunters visible to season once again of the safest other people in the and Vermont Fish outdoor activities, woods, but it keeps & Wildlife is and it’s getting them relatively invisreminding hunters ible to deer.” safer thanks to wear fluorescent Hunters moving to advances in hunter orange. into the line of fire “Hunting is one education as well of other hunters of the safest out- as science.” and mistaking other door activities, and — Nicole Meier hunters for game are it’s getting safer common causes of thanks to advances the state’s accidents. in education as well as science,” The time that deer are most said Nicole Meier, Vermont Fish & active, during the dawn and dusk Wildlife information and education hours, are times of especially low specialist. “Our volunteer hunter visibility. You can improve your education instructors stress that chances of being seen by other wearing orange during hunting hunters by wearing hunter orange, season is important, and studies which can be seen even in lowprove that wearing fluorescent light situations.

VERMONT LAND TRUST President Nick Richardson, left, and the land trust’s Allen Karnatz, right, congratulate Weybridge’s Bill Roper, who was given the John Bailey Dunne Conservation Award late last month.

Land Trust (Continued from Page 4B) 40,000 visitors. The nonprofit offers center of his exceptional accom- year-round programming to support plishments.” the development of a stronger food “My deep love for nature is rooted system. in a Wisconsin boyhood paddling Orly was the recipient of the rivers, sailing Lake Michigan and Richard W. Carbin working on farms Community Conserduring the summer,” “My deep love for vation Award. Named Roper said. “I have nature is rooted after the land trust’s been lucky to forge in a Wisconsin founder, this award a career in conserrecognizes those who boyhood paddling vation and proactive demonstrate a commitplanning, and been rivers, sailing ment to conservation inspired in this work Lake Michigan in their communities. by people all around and working on “Orly defines what it the state, including farms during the means to be a commuthe remarkable staff summer.” nity builder,” said Joan at the Vermont Land ­— Bill Roper Weir of the Vermont Trust, and their tireLand Trust. less, passionate com“I am humbled to be awarded mitment to preserve our important the Rick W. Carbin Community landscapes.”

Conservation Award,” Munzing ORLY MUNZING said, “for the work that Strolling of Fifteen years ago, Orly Munzing the Heifers does in helping conserve created the “Strolling of the Heifers” farmland through its many programs in Brattleboro to celebrate agricul- and events. We work year-round in ture and family farms in the region. connecting people with healthy local The two-day event includes a parade food, encourage and facilitate innoof about 100 heifers down Main St., vation and entrepreneurship in the and has become one of Vermont’s farm and food sectors, and support top 10 visitor attractions, with over the development of stronger local

food systems and healthy resilient communities that support farms.”

“We began recognizing exceptional conservation-supporters at our annual celebration in 1988,” said Elise Annes of the Vermont Land Trust. “We are proud to celebrate Bill Roper and Orly Munzing and to share our appreciation for their dedication and passion for Vermont’s landscape and people.”

Water grants (Continued from Page 4B) 1. Complete applications will need to include submission of the CEAP application as well as a one-page letter of intent, equipment quote/s, and a letter of support. Notification of grant funding will occur by February 2019.

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“While it isn’t recommended to wear orange during waterfowl and turkey seasons, we certainly still recommend hunter orange when you are going to and from your blind, treestand or calling spot,” said Meier.

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Hardy and Bray are better for senate

Letters to the Editor Jerome for House is pro-education

Van Wyck focused on affordability

I will be voting for Stephanie Jerome this November, a Democrat running for the House of Representatives for the communities of Brandon, Pittsford and Sudbury.

I have known Stephanie for many years. I first met Stephanie and her husband, Brian, at Neshobe School when I had the pleasure of teaching her children. As a parent she was very supportive of our school. She believes that equitable, quality education is right for all.

She believes that our schools are the bedrock of our communities.

Stephanie knows that schools are key to the future economic vitality of our communities. Strong schools mean a strong future.

Stephanie loves the community in which she lives. She has worked hard to make our town a better place to work, learn and have fun. She

If there is one issue you should be concerned about when you head to the polls, it’s affordability. Despite strong economic growth in most of the country, Vermont continues to lag behind.

How can Vermont residents continue to endure the ever-increasing growth in taxes and fees?

High taxes are pushing retirees out of Vermont — often just across the river to New Hampshire. Young residents seek better paying jobs — outside of Vermont — enticing parents to follow them (and their grandchildren). With fewer and fewer youths (and their parents) in the state, this creates a serious effect on the tax base necessary to pay for Vermont’s existing services, let alone new services as it seems the Democrats are suggesting.

New Hampshire, which has no

has been an active volunteer in our schools for twenty years. While her children were at Neshobe she volunteered countless hours for the PTO. For six years every week she taught science in the third- and fourth-grade classrooms with the Four Winds Program. At Otter Valley she worked for many years with The Friends of Otter Valley Music to support the students.

Stephanie Jerome knows that our children are the future of Vermont.

The better educated children are, the brighter the future of Vermont.

I think Stephanie will make a wonderful state representative for our communities. I plan on voting for Stephanie for the House of Representatives in the upcoming election.

Kim Faber Brandon

Bevere is an Addison County local We’re supporting Peter Bevere (Independent) for Addison County State’s Attorney. He’s trustworthy, experienced, competent, and hardworking. He’s also the only Addison County resident (15 years) on the

ballot. We think that’s important.

Vote for Peter Bevere.

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How long can Vermont compete at such a disadvantage?

There is only one candidate in the race for House of Representatives in Addison 3 (Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, and Waltham) who has consistently voted to keep Vermont affordable! Representative Warren Van Wyck has our best interests in mind when he votes.

We’re voting for Warren Van Wyck for State Representative.

We’re not waiting until Nov. 6. We have already voted by absentee ballot.

Bernard & Dorothy Perron Ferrisburgh

What a Republican vote means Vote Republican if you want to restrict women’s reproductive rights including birth control; vote Republican if you want to restrict voting rights; vote Republican if you want to repeal gay marriage and LGBTQ rights; vote Republican if you want to restrict free trade; vote Republican if you want to compromise Medicare and Social Security; vote Republican if you want to decrease funding for WIC and SNAP; vote Republican if you want to increase military spending; vote Republican if you want to burn coal; vote Republican if you want to release more methane into the environment; Vote Republican if you want to gut the EPA and thus a clean environment for your kids and grand kids.

Vote Republican if you want schools and prisons for profit; vote Republican if you want to remove national monuments; vote Republican if you deny man’s role in climate change; vote Republican if you do not care about science,

facts and truth; vote Republican if you want to gut Health Care; vote Republican if you want to restrict family leave policies; vote Republican if you don’t want an increase in the minimum wage; vote Republican if you think separating parents from kids at the border is a good thing; vote Republican if you want a wall at our borders; vote Republican if you want to use religion in politics and decisionmaking; vote Republican if you want to continue deficit spending (no longer a solely Democratic attribute); vote Republican if you think Trump is a good role model for your children and grandchildren; vote Republican if you do not care about lies and hypocrisy.

Finally, vote Republican if you want what is happening in Washington to eventually happen here locally. Otherwise vote Democratic.

If you don’t vote at all, you’re voting Republican.

Jay Merluzzi Brandon

Politics are hard in a small town, and this year’s race for our county’s two senate seats is no exception. I attended a recent forum in Middlebury and got to hear from all candidates.

I certainly think highly of all four Independent and Democratic candidates. Marie Audet runs a highly respected dairy farm and has done a tremendous amount for dairy in our state and comes across as a kind and heartfelt person. Paul Ralston is a dynamic businessperson who has grown a great brand. This election, however, I am supporting Ruth Hardy and Chris Bray for our two senate seats and here is why: These two are workhorses. I have known Ruth as a school board member, leader of Emerge, and now as an extremely thorough, energetic, and ever-present candidate on the campaign trail. It seems as though when Ruth commits to something she lives, eats and breathes it. As our current senator, Chris Bray is probably the most reachable legislator imaginable. Whenever I have had a question, comment or concern Chris responds every time —usually that day! Even if you disagree with him (as I have on occasion) Chris puts in the time to listen and respond thoughtfully and at length. He truly seems to live the role of public servant. If we send them to Montpelier we know they are both 100 percent “all in” representing us.

Secondly, both Chris and Ruth are not afraid to admit when they don’t know something. Early in the campaign Ruth sought out my and others’ advice on issues involving agriculture as she is the first to admit it is not her area of expertise

(my husband and I have a goat dairy farm and manufacture cheese). I trust people who choose to seek out answers from those on the front line instead of relying on hearsay or falling in line with party positions. Chris has always been an advocate of agriculture, but when he helped to craft a bill called “Citizens’ Right to Know,” part of it was especially controversial with farmers. He listened to all of our concerns and when the bill came back before him he made changes to the bill which directly addressed our concerns (ask him about it — I can assure you he will get back to you).

I think both Ruth and Chris are very practical and fiscally conservative.

I don’t buy that only Republicans (or Independents) know how to promote business. Democrats in Vermont have a record of promoting fiscal and social programs that in my mind are true economic drivers. Our family business, for instance, exists because of Democratic programs like Dr. Dynasaur and various statefunded land and energy conservation programs — not despite of them.

Lastly, and most pragmatically, we have a good system of checks and balances in our state. We also haven’t denied a Governor a second term since 1962, so though this isn’t an endorsement for Gov. Scott, in the case of his re-election we need a strong Democratic voice in the Senate. We need to keep advocating for programs that are real economic and community drivers, and that reflect well on our state on the national scene, and I feel that Ruth and Chris will do this.

Hannah Sessions Leicester

Some ‘independents’ are actually GOP A wolf in sheep’s clothing. This is a phrase that keeps running through my mind after reading a Vermont Digger article on Republicans recruiting candidates as independents in Democrat-leaning districts to make it more palatable. So we have two “independents” for whom a Republican governor sponsors a fundraiser.

Who are we kidding? Why the smoke and mirrors?

We have right in front of us a senator who has worked diligently

and accomplished real work in the farm and food industry creating new businesses and jobs. He is an advocate for clean energy, water and in all areas creating a better economy with over $100 million in new revenue for our state.

With Chris Bray’s record and integrity, the clarity of choice is obvious. We need to keep Chris Bray for continued progress that we require for Vermont.

Terry Racich Lincoln

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 18, 2018 — PAGE 7B

Two motorists cited for DUI in Vergennes

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KINDERGARTNERS AT VERGENNES Union Elementary School, led by 6th-graders Brody McGuire and Sophia Johnson, helped kick off the school’s 2nd annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF efforts at their October school meeting on Oct. 12. In addition to bringing home candy on Halloween night, students are excited to collect spare change to help kids around the world who are affected by war, famine, and catastrophic weather. During last year’s inaugural efforts, students collected over $700. Community members are encouraged to start setting aside their pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters now to help students raise even more this year.

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Youth deer hunting reporting stations are announced

MONTPELIER — With youth because youth hunters are allowed deer weekend just around the corner, to harvest any deer, including spike young hunters are encouraged to take bucks. Biologists will be able to to the field to hone their skills and to collect data on age, weight and antler also help Fish & Wildlife biologists development to help guide future by reporting their deer deer management at one of 24 biological decisions.” reporting stations “We encourage Along with having hunters to bring around the state. their deer examined Youth deer hunting their deer to one and aged by a weekend helps ensure of these biological biologist, successful that young hunters get reporting youth hunters visiting the quality training a biological reporting stations so they they need for lifelong station will receive a participation, and it can directly 2018 Vermont Hunter also provides biological contribute to deer Cooperator Patch. information needed management in Anyone, resident or to manage the deer Vermont.” nonresident, who is 15 population.

— Nick Fortin years old or younger “We encourage on the weekend of hunters to bring their deer to one of the hunt and who has successfully these biological reporting stations completed a hunter education course so they can directly contribute to must purchase a hunting license and deer management in Vermont,” obtain a free youth deer hunting said Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s tag. The requirements apply to all deer project leader Nick Fortin. interested young hunters, including “Examining deer during the youth the children of landowners. deer hunting weekend is our best The young hunter must be opportunity to assess the deer herd accompanied by an unarmed adult

over 18 years of age who holds a Vermont hunting license. The adult may accompany up to two young hunters. The law requires the adult to have direct control and supervision of the young hunters, including the ability to see and communicate without the aid of artificial devices such as radios or binoculars.

Landowner permission is required to hunt on private land during the youth deer hunt weekend, and youth are encouraged to secure permission well in advance.

The youth hunter may take one deer of either sex on youth deer weekend, and the antler restriction that applies in other deer seasons does not apply

during youth deer weekend.

Violation of the youth deer hunting law can result in a doubled fine that is assessed against the adult who accompanies the youth.

The Addison County biological reporting stations below will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Nov. 3 and 4: Buxton’s Country Store, 499 Main St., Orwell; Rack N Reel, 5343 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven; and Vermont Field Sports, 1458 Route 7 South, Middlebury.

Vermont’s 2018 Deer Hunting Guide, with regulations and other helpful information, is on Fish & Wildlife’s website, vtfishandwildlife. com.

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VERGENNES — Vergennes police in the past two weeks cited two out-of-town motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol, both after traffic stops in the heart of the city.

On Oct. 3 police issued a DUI citation to Christine Costa, 42, of Brandon after pulling her vehicle over on School Street for allegedly failing to signal a turn from Green Street. Police allege her roadside blood-alcohol content tested at 0.240, exactly three times the legal limit of 0.08.

On Oct. 14 police cited Sarah A. Rogers, 27, of Ferrisburgh after stopping her vehicle on South Maple Street for allegedly weaving over the center line. Police allege her BAC tested at 0.192.

In other incidents between Oct. 1 and 14, Vergennes police: On Oct. 1: • Referred a potential child pornography case to Vermont State Police.

• Sent background information to the Massachusetts sex offender registry.

• Helped calm a King Street teen who was acting out.

On Oct. 2 helped a motorist get into a locked car on Macdonough Drive.

On Oct. 3 responded to a report of loose cows on Comfort Hill; their owner rounded them up.

On Oct. 4: • Found a Bixby Library door open and locked it.

• Calmed a family fight on First Street.

• Took a report of fraudulent activity on a Northlands Job Corps student’s bank card and advised the student to notify the bank.

On Oct. 6 served an abuseprevention order to a city man.

On Oct. 7: • Dealt with a one-car accident on West Main Street.

• Checked the welfare of a teen, who was found to be fine at Valley

Vergennes Police Log

Vista.

On Oct. 8 looked for a man reported to be acting suspicious in the trees near a South Water Street home; police could not find him.

On Oct. 9 responded to a two-car accident on Monkton Road and helped a motorist get into a locked car on Macdonough Drive.

On Oct. 10: • Contacted a man who had yelled at an employee of a doctor’s office over the phone; police said there were concerns over his well-being.

Police found out he was upset and in pain, and he made an appointment to be seen.

• Helped a motorist get into a locked car on North Main Street.

• Contacted a city resident on behalf of state police.

On Oct. 11 seized a Shoreham resident’s phone after obtaining a warrant, an action that was part of an ongoing investigation.

On Oct. 12: • Advised Bixby Library personnel on how to deal with a man trying to enter after hours.

• Dealt with a two-car crash at the intersection of School and Green streets.

• Checked the welfare of a city woman reported to be despondent; she said she was OK, but agreed to counseling.

• Helped motorists get into locked cars on Monkton and Panton roads.

• Heard from a woman who had left a tablet computer in a Shaw’s Supermarket shopping cart; police learned that the store had the item and that she could go pick it up.

• Took a report that a vehicle might have been stolen from a South Maple Street driveway, but soon learned it had just been moved.

VOTE Dennis Wygmans for State’s Attorney Native Vermonter • Born and raised • UVM Graduate • Former small business owner The Right Legal Experience • Fourteen years in practice • Six years in Addison County • Two years as State’s Attorney Prosecuting Locally • Enforcing State laws • Guidling local law enforcement • Reforming criminal justice practices Working for Addison County • Working with partners statewide • Lobbying the courts for resources • Fighting for Addison’s share in funding

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Police help find missing elderly man

“HUNTING PARTY, PIERCE House, c. 1900,” depicts a bygone method of sourcing food, complete with chef ready to prepare the meal. The Sheldon Museum’s annual dinner and meeting will take place on Wed., Nov. 14.

Collection of Henry Sheldon Museum

Vt.’s unique history is the topic at annual meeting MIDDLEBURY — Steve Perkins, Executive Director of the Vermont Historical Society is the keynote speaker for the Annual Dinner and Meeting of the Henry Sheldon Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

A lifelong Vermonter, Stephen Perkins’ professional career has led him on a path of preserving and celebrating Vermont’s unique

history and iconic landscape.

Perkins will present a talk entitled “The Past, Present, and Future of Historical Societies.” In his remarks, he will explore the genesis of historical societies, the social pressures driving their proliferation, and their impact on community and culture.

The dinner and meeting will take

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place at the Kirk Alumni Center, Middlebury College, 217 Golf Course Road in Middlebury. A cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation.

Tickets are $50/person. RSVP by Nov. 6, 2018. Full details can be found on the Sheldon Museum website henrysheldonmuseum.org or by calling 802-388-2117.

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police — with assistance from two other law enforcement agencies and the Middlebury Fire Department — found a 91-year-old man who had gone missing from the East Main Street area on Sunday, Oct. 14.

Police said the man had gone for a walk early that afternoon and had not returned to take his customary dose of medication, according to police.

Middlebury authorities initially scouted for the missing man — identified as Chester Bodette — using a tracking dog assigned to the Rutland Police Department. When that dog couldn’t pick up Bodette’s trail, Middlebury officials brought in local firefighters and members of the state’s search-and-rescue team to help out. Those helpers brought along additional search dogs.

Thanks to their combined efforts, the searchers found Bodette shortly after midnight at the southern end of Grist Mill Road, according to information provided by Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley.

Bodette was described by authorities as being in a “confused” and “hypothermic” when found.

Police said Bodette was taken to Porter Hospital to be treated for some minor scrapes, scratches and for his lengthy exposure to the elements.

In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Investigated what police described as a “suspicious bottle” that a student had brought home from his school on Oct. 8. Police said the case is still under investigation.

• Were informed of the theft of an unspecified number of hemp

Middlebury Police Log

plants on Oct. 8 from a field off Dow Farm Lane. Police issued a reminder that hemp plants have no THC, the chemical present in marijuana that causes the “high” if smoked or ingested.

• Warned a man found urinating on the side of a building off MacIntyre Lane.

• Received a report of a plant being stolen from a South Street Extension residence on Oct. 8.

• Investigated an illegal dumping complaint in the Washington Street area on Oct. 8.

• Responded to a two-vehicle accident, with minor injuries resulting, on North Pleasant Street on Oct. 8. Police said they believe the accident occurred due to one of the drivers experiencing a “medical event.”

• Received a noise complaint about “construction” noise in the Bakery Lane area at 11 p.m. on Oct. 9. Police said a pressure washing company was working on Mister Ups restaurant.

• Assisted at the scene of a traffic hazard near the intersection of Exchange Street and Route 7 North on Oct. 9. Police said a tank had fallen from a trailer into the road.

• Responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on North Pleasant Street on Oct. 9. Police said someone had removed lug nuts on two of the

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tires, which had fallen off.

• Responded to a report of a man having a mental health episode and threatening people in the Munson Road area on Oct. 9. Police said the man was taken to Porter Hospital for evaluation.

• Received another report of a man having mental health problems, this one in the Maple Court area on Oct. 9.

• Were informed of the theft of an unspecified amount of money from the Champlain Farms store on Court Street on Oct. 10. The matter remains under investigation.

• Responded to a report of a seemingly disoriented elderly woman in the Swanage Court area on Oct. 11. Police said a family member was taking care of the woman when they arrived.

• Assisted Middlebury firefighters at the scene of a carbon monoxide alarm at the Otterside Court apartments on Oct. 11.

• Responded to a two-vehicle accident, with no injuries, at the intersection of Route 7 and Halladay Road on Oct. 11.

• Received a report about an Addison County Transit Resources bus striking and slightly injuring a pedestrian on Main Street on Oct. 11.

• Were informed of a possible burglary at a Woodland Park home on Oct. 12. Police said it turned out a family member returned home earlier that day.

• Responded to a report of a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident on Oct. 12.

• Were informed of the theft of a computer from an unlocked vehicle parked in the Hannaford supermarket parking lot on Oct. 12.

• Received a report about a youth sleeping in front of the town recreation facility off Creek Road on Oct. 12. Police said the person was homeless and trying to keep out of the wind while waiting for a nearby human services agency to open.

• Responded to a report of a woman having a “medical issue” in the Route 7 South area on Oct. 13.

Police said the woman was taken to Porter Hospital.

• Assisted the Counseling Service of Addison County in helping a local woman dealing with a mental health issue on Oct. 14.

• Got mental health counseling for a woman who had reported hearing voices outside of her home in the Cedar Court area at around 12:15 a.m. on Oct. 15.

• Responded to a report of two Mary Hogan Elementary students getting into a fight after school on Oct. 10.

• Assisted the Vermont Department for Children & Families with a child custody issue in the South Village Green neighborhood on Oct. 10.

• Received a report about a Middlebury Union Middle School walking away from classes on Oct. 10. Police said the student returned.

• Responded to a report of patient leaving Porter Hospital against court order on Oct. 10.

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MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College will host a Newspapers on Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Friday, Oct. 26, from 3-7 p.m. in the Wilson Media Lab of the Davis Family Library. This four-hour event is designed to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of local Vermont newspapers. Fewer than half of local U.S. newspapers have a page on Wikipedia. This creates a significant information gap (or “data void”) for citizens trying to navigate the current news landscape.

The edit-a-thon will include tutorials for the beginner Wikipedian, ongoing editing support, reference materials, and refreshments. All people associated with Middlebury College, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members are invited to participate.

Drop-ins are welcome, or individuals can participate for the duration of the event. Register at tinyurl.com/middeditathon for helpful resources ahead of the event In addition to helping fill the data void for local newspapers on Wikipedia, this edit-a-thon will help raise money for a good cause. As part of the nationwide Newspapers on Wikipedia initiative, donors Paul Haahr and Susan Karp will give $25 per Wikipedia page completed to the Room to Read charity, up to a total of $25,000. Room to Read is a nonprofit organization for improving literacy and gender equality in education in the developing world.

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

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

Bring a friend in recovery.

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

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

Members share experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve common problems.

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

NA (JUST IN TIME) Mon‑ days, 6:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Women of AA (Step/Speak‑ er), Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Big Book Meeting, New Haven, Con‑ gregational Church, Vil‑ lage Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

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

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.

Big Book Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

NARCAN KITS are avail‑ able at the Turning Point Center of Addison County FREE of charge. Narcan (Naloxone) is a nasal spray used to reverse an opioid overdose in progress. These kits are specifically intended for public distribution and can be used by anyone to save a life. Easy train‑ ing is provided at Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, and takes approximately 10 minutes. Wednesdays between 9 a.m. ‑ noon, or call for an appointment (802) 388‑4249.

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

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

Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hol‑ low Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step 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, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflection Meeting, Ver‑ gennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm.

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

Spiritual Awakening Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, St. Ste‑ phen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meeting, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternating Format Meeting, Ferris‑ burgh, 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, 7 SATURDAY. Discussion Meeting, Mid‑ dlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, Beginner’s Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

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

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

Babysitting available.

M A K I N G R E C O V E RY EASIER (MRE). 12‑Step Groups can provide a very supportive path to recovery, but there are many miscon‑ ceptions about them. This six‑session workshop (helps participants learn about the 12‑Step programs by explor‑ ing experiences with and beliefs about 12‑step fel‑ lowship. Please call Turning Point Center (54 creek Rd) for more information. (802) 388‑4249.

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

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

SHELBURNE SERENITY AL‑ANON. Trinity Episco‑ pal Church, Shelburne.

5:30‑6:30pm, Friday eve‑ nings. Use back door. Meet‑ ing is upstairs. Handicap accessible. Meeting #5171.

S M A R T R E C O V E RY ‑ Thursdays 7 p.m. A sci‑ ence‑based program to help people manage their recov‑ ery from any type of addic‑ tive behavior. This includes addiction to substances such as alcohol, nicotine, or drugs, or behaviors such as gambling, sex, eating, self‑harming, etc. Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. (802) 388‑4249.

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

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

Quality workmanship and references. 802‑458‑2402.

YARD SALE ‑ RAIN or shine. Landscape pav‑ ers and natural landscape stone, Grizzly 10” cabinet table saw, Warner twin stroke paint sprayer, 14ft. canoe, furniture, small tools, old wood stove, plus size clothes. 9am‑4pm. 10/20, 10/21, 10/27 and 10/28.

4708 VT Rte. 17W, Addi‑ son, VT. YARD SALE‑ OCT. 20TH (Saturday only). 8am‑1pm.

Furniture, household, beauti‑ ful women’s clothing (Sm ‑ XL). So much holiday decor, books, crafts. Something for everyone. Don’t miss this one. 794 Dog Team Rd., New Haven.

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.

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Registered Nurse • 2018-2019 Addison Central School District is seeking a Registered Nurse at Middlebury Union High School. Qualified candidates must hold a Nursing License and a knowledge of special education students, and special education teaching methods preferred. The position will assist and supervise assigned student(s) with intensive special physical and instructional needs in a classroom setting, implementing the student’s individual educational program and providing basic health care/nursing care. To play a supportive role in assessing the progress and needs of the assigned student and participate in developing and modifying individualized instructional programs.

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 November 2, 2018.

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R E F U G E R E C O V E RY ‑ Tuesdays 6‑7 p.m. A non‑theistic, Buddhist‑in‑ spired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds.

Dedicated to the practices of mindfulness, compassion, forgiveness, and generosity, this recovery meeting uses meditation and kindness to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused.

Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. (802) 388‑4249.

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

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Help bring holiday magic to Middlebury The Very Merry Middlebury committee is looking for 4-5 volunteers to help plan this year’s event. It’s a really fun and rewarding way to connect with our community during a magical time of year! Committee members will meet regularly over the next two months to organize volunteers, events and programs for holiday fun in downtown Middlebury throughout the month of December. Call Karen at 345-1366 or email Karen@bettermiddleburypartnership if you are interested.

The Community Care Network is seeking a dynamic leader to provide program oversight and management, and assure the highest quality employment, community, and post-secondary supports are provided to individuals with developmental disabilities in Rutland County. Qualified candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, critical thinking, and experience building collaborative partnerships. Candidate should be committed to innovation and able to implement complex initiatives. Bachelor’s degree preferred with minimum of 4 years’ experience in supported employment/ community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities; other relevant experience in employment and community partnerships will be considered. Three years supervisory or management experience required.

Medical, dental, vision. Generous leave time, company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, EAP and wellness offerings. 401K with company match.

Reduced tuition program for employees and their families, tuition reimbursement and more!

We offer competitive salaries, an innovative and supportive work environment, and the opportunity to grow, all while making a difference.

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* Are you looking for a workplace that is more than just a job? Goodro Lumber is looking for you! We are a hometown business where the owners work right along with you.

We pride ourselves on high quality products and exceptional customer service. Current openings for inside sales, kitchen & bath sales and delivery truck driver.

We offer a competitive wage & benefits package.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Greater Vergennes has an opening for a part‑time Pro‑ gram Assistant. Hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Mon‑ day through Friday. We are looking for someone who can help supervise and mentor club members, lead a variety of fun activi‑ ties and act as a positive youth role model. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, tech‑savvy and capable of creating an encouraging and excit‑ ing environment for our club members ages 9‑18. $12/hour to start. Please see the complete job de‑ scription on the website: bgcvergennes.org. Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to jill@ bgcvergennes.org.

THE OXFORD COMPANY in Cornwall, VT manufac‑ tures a rug hooking tool, operates a mail order business and rug hooking school. Experienced Man‑ ager needed to oversee Production and Shipping and to assist in all areas of our operation including Order Fulfillment and Of‑ fice Management. Strong computer skills required.

Ideal candidate would enjoy learning the art of punch needle rug hooking and sharing their knowledge with others through Cus‑ tomer Service and Sup‑ port. Fast paced, friendly, creative working environ‑ ment. $17.00/hr plus ben‑ efits. Full time (40 hours).

Monday‑Friday. Rug hook‑ ing experience not neces‑ sary. Email cover letter, re‑ sume, and 3 references to amy@amyoxford.com.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ BURY seeks enthusiastic and experienced caregiv‑ ers to provide hands‑on care in our dynamic retire‑ ment community. Openings: full‑time evenings, part‑time weekends. Email acoyle@ eastviewmiddlebury.com or call 989‑7502.

FULL AND PART time openings for materials handlers at HOPE’s re‑ sale store. Must have ex‑ cellent customer service skills, be able to stand for long periods of time, able to lift heavy items and be detail oriented.

EOE. To apply, email cov‑ er letter and resume to: receptionist@hope‑vt.org or mail to, 282 Boardman St., Suite 1A, Middlebury.

Please no drop‑ins.

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LOOKING FOR EXPE‑ RIENCED carpenter/ construction worker. Mini‑ mum 2 years experience.

Must be willing to do all aspects of construction work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on experience. This is a full‑time year‑round po‑ sition. Contact Chris at Summit Up Construction, 802‑558‑0784 or send re‑ sume to:csumner8405@ gmail.com.

MINUTE TAKER‑ needed for Select Board meetings in Salisbury. Work involves two meetings a month of approximately 2 hours each. Compensation is $60 per meeting. Please call the Town Office for details.

352‑4228.

ROOFERS WANTED No experience needed. Willing to train the right person.

Excellent pay and benefits.

Basic hand tools and valid driver’s license needed.

Call 802‑388‑2903.

SPECIALIZED RESI‑ DENTIAL Support Staff for people with develop‑ mental disabilities. Join a team of support in a 24‑7 staffed therapeutic home environment. Experience with behavioral support de‑ sirable. You will assist them in learning independent liv‑ ing /social skills, personal boundaries, emotional self‑regulation, and healthy life‑style. There are two positions open for a home for two women (40 hours all day time, and 40 hours with three overnights), and one position open for a home for a young man with a co‑occurring mental health disorder (38 hours with three overnights). Annual compensation in the range of $29K to $31K. Excellent benefit package. To apply, visit csac‑vt.org.

SHARED LIVING PRO‑ VIDER. Looking for a home for a woman in early 30s with a mild intellectual disability. She enjoys art, the Red Sox, music, ani‑ mals, shopping and being outdoors. Her ideal pro‑ vider would be a single, grandparent–y type with no children living at home who can dedicate significant time working towards her life goals and healthy rela‑ tionships. She also would like to adopt an older cat.

Generous tax–free stipend of $25,000, room & board payment of $8,500, plus respite budget. Contact Keiko at Community As‑ sociates. 802‑388‑4021.

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For Sale ENGLANDER PELLET STOVE, model #25‑PDVC. Asking $500. 2 years old.

Heats up to 1,500 sq.ft.

Weighs 290 pounds.

24”wx28.5”hx28” deep. Call 802‑497‑1237 evenings after 7pm or weekends.

Ask for Bob. FOR SALE: GRIZZLY 10” cabinet table saw with Veg‑ an fence system, $300.

Warner twin stroke paint sprayer, $300. Very good condition. 14 ft. canoe.

Fair condition. $275 OBO. 759‑2225.

FOR SALE: MONITOR 422 kerosene heater. 1.3 gallon internal tank. Older model. Light use. Good condition. Owners guide. $100. 948‑2615, Leave message.

FOR SALE: PELLET stove, Enviro Mini A, 30,000 BTU, $1,000. Four Hankook Winter Tires, like new, 235/55R17, $200. Wood Coffee Table ‑ 42x21, $20.

Glider Wood Chair ‑ Green, $40. 802‑989‑3599.

JOHN DEERE 180 riding lawn mower, 42” deck, $350 OBO. Steury boat/ trailer, $300 OBO. Elite series portable genera‑ tor Briggs and Stratton, $200 OBO. 4 tires and rims for Ford F150, 265/70/17 winter force, $300 OBO. 802‑353‑6821.

U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables, booths and com‑ mercial hood systems with ansul and roof fan.

802‑349‑8544.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WARE‑ HOUSE commercial space.

As is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802‑558‑6092.

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For Rent 1315 MOUNTAIN RD Ext, Addison. Rental available November 1 ‑ May 1. Fully furnished one bedroom.

Two car garage. $900 per month. Security, ref‑ erences, credit check re‑ quired. Call Nancy Larrow 802‑877‑6462, Broker.

2‑1/2 BEDROOM CON‑ DOMINIUM at Otterside Court, Middlebury, Vt. Rent includes water, ga‑ rage, in‑ground pool, gar‑ dening, plowing and land maintenance. Washer/dryer in unit. Heat and electric‑ ity not included. Available October 15. Security de‑ posit and first months rent required. $1,200./month.

802‑558‑0874.

BRANDON- 3 BEDROOM house. $975 per month plus utilities. No pets. Small backyard. First, last and se‑ curity deposit. References a must. 802‑352‑4124, leave message.

APARTMENT CLOSE TO New Haven green, $950. monthly. Sunny, hard‑ wood floors, 15 minutes to Middlebury. Security de‑ posit and references. Call 802‑249‑1328.

BRANDON: PARK VIL‑ LAGE is now accepting applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Rents starting at $700, includes heat and trash. No pets.

Laundry on site. Income restrictions apply. Call Sum‑ mit Property Management Group at 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website, summitpmg.com.

BRIDPORT ‑ ONE bed‑ room apartment. $625.00 month includes water, lawn care, snow removal. No pets. No smoking. Rental application, proof of in‑ come, landlord references.

Gemini4the@yahoo.com or 802‑735‑4725.

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Newly Constructed, One Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus Short term leases available Contact: Christine Golden, Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 • battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing.

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Rt. 125 East Middlebury, VT Open Mon - Fri 7-5, Sat. 7- noon Visit us on Facebook: Goodro Lumber, Inc. - Middlbury, VT Or online at: www.goodro-lumber.com

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And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Accountant The Vermont Community Foundation is seeking an accountant with three or more years of experience. This position is responsible for investment and fund accounting, financial reporting, state and federal lobbying and grant reporting compliance, tax compliance, general accounting, and audit preparation support. The ideal candidate has superb problem-solving and analytical skills; is detail oriented and highly dependable; and is committed to collaboration, teamwork, and personal growth.

Please send cover letter and resume to: humanresource@vermontcf.org Or mail to: The Vermont Community Foundation, 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Visit www.vermontcf.org/jobs for a complete job description. Position will be open until filled.

The Vermont Community Foundation is an equal employment opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE OPPORTUNITIES! Porter Medical Center is seeking candidates with superior customer service skills and professionalism, excellent verbal and written communication, and commitment to a patient-centered experience.

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.

Positions available in Middlebury and Brandon offices.

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

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BRISTOL FAMILY HOUS‑ ING: $1,035 3 BD Apart‑ ment. Rent includes heat, hot water, trash and snow removal. Washer dryer hookup & storage space.

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DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Ad‑ dison. Available storage space in my barn for sum‑ mer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or run‑ ning water. The barn is also available for lease. The en‑ trance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

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LAKE DUNMORE, SALIS‑ BURY Enjoy the tranquil winters on the Lake. Fully furnished winterized 2 bedroom house. Available starting Oct. 13 to end of school year in June. You pay your own utilities, (pro‑ pane heat). Ice skating & Fishing Derby in winter.

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SHOREHAM LARGE 2 bedroom. 15 minutes to Middlebury. Many new renovations. Large kitch‑ en, bedrooms and baths. $975 per month plus heat and electric. No smoking.

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MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM APARTMENT Walk to town, private backyard, garage space, washer/ dryer. $1,100/mo. plus heat and utilities. Avail‑ able immediately. Call 802‑247‑3369.

MIDDLEBURY LOVELY 2 bedroom condo. Great location with a one car garage. References and security deposit required. $1,250/mo. Call 388‑7218.

MIDDLEBURY‑ ONE AND two‑room suites. Private baths, shared kitchen. In classic home. Tastefully fur‑ nished. All included; heat/ hot water, w/d, cable TV, wifi, off‑street parking. $500 to $700. First months rent and security, references required. Call/text Susan, 802‑989‑8941.

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MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A lovely home w/active, retired professional who en‑ joys cultural events. $500/ mo. Seeking a housemate willing to lend a hand w/ snow shoveling & garden‑ ing. Private bath. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background check required. EHO.

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what we don’t know, and how that can help with decision-making. Questions are likely to arise, and he’ll gladly attempt to answer them.

Breen is the senior meteorologist at the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium in St. Johnsbury. For over 35 years he has been the morning voice on Vermont Public Radio’s “Eye on the Sky” forecasts. He is also the author of the award-winning children’s book, “The Kid’s Book of Weather Forecasting.”

Along with weather forecasting for radio and newspapers, his work at the Museum involves teaching weather and science, as well as serving as the senior astronomer for the Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Planetarium, Vermont’s only public planetarium. The talk is sponsored by Green Mountain Electromagnetics.

PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 405-10-18 ANPR

Wood Heat FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green. 802‑282‑9110.

Real Estate HUNTING LAND FOR sale in Salisbury, VT. 6.8 acres.

Hillside on top of mountain.

Western facing, remote but easy access. Half price of town evaluation. Ask‑ ing $18,000. Cash only.

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Att. Farmers FOR SALE: KILN dried pine shavings and pine sawdust. Delivered in 50 cubic yard loads. Call and leave a message at 802‑623‑6731.

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

HAY FOR SALE. 1st, 2nd and 3rd cut. Small squares $2.‑$4.; 4’ rounds $30.‑$50.

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W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ tating, liquid manure haul‑ ing, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Cars CLASSIC 1969 DODGE Dart. 4 door, 6 cylinder.

68,000 original miles. Ex‑ cellent condition. $5,000 OBRO. 802‑352‑6678.

Wanted TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collect‑ ibles, etc. Visit bittneran‑ tiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Consulting/ appraisal services avail‑ able. House calls made free of charge.

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PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 27-1-18 ANPR

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS.

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS.

IN RE THE ESTATE OF JOHN E. LAFOUNTAIN

IN RE THE ESTATE OF CALVIN RICHARD REYNOLDS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of John E. LaFountain of Bridport, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: October 16, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Calvin Richard Reynolds of Bristol, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: October 16, 2018

Becky Sheppard 1507 Forrest Road Bridport, VT 05734 (802) 545-2650

Angela M. Reynolds 40 Crown Point Rd. Bridport, Vt. 05734 802-777-6333 Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: October 18, 2018 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 10/18

Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: October 18, 2018 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 10/18

PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 408-10-18 ANPR

PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 418-10-18 ANPR

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS.

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS.

IN RE THE ESTATE OF ERIC W. ROZENDAAL

IN RE THE ESTATE OF DEANE W. RUBRIGHT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Eric W. Rozendaal of Starksboro, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: September 7, 2018 Jan Rozendaal Dinse, Knapp, McAndrew, P.C. 209 Battery Street Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 864-5751

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Deane W. Rubright of Shoreham, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: October 15, 2018

Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: October 18, 2018 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 10/18

Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: October 18, 2018 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 10/18

TOWN OF SHOREHAM SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The legal voters of the Town of Shoreham are hereby warned and notified to meet in the Shoreham Elementary School in said Town on October 23, 2018, at 7:00p.m. to transact the following business from the floor: Shall voters of the Town of Shoreham authorize the Select Board to spend not more that $55,351 from the Building and Grounds Repair Reserve Fund for the purpose of purchasing up to 103 solar panels as part of the ACORN Energy Solar 2 Project?

Dated this 18th day of September, 2018 By the Selectboard members of the Town of Shoreham Stephen Goodrich Loren Wood William Stevens 10/4

James Rubright c/o Deppman Law, 2 Park Street Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-6337

PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

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TOWN OF LINCOLN ZBA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the application #18-044 submitted by Roger Mayo, on October 25 (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Clerks Office.

The application by Roger Mayo requests a waiver for a structure located at 219 Robinson Road (Parcel Id #17040252). The application is on file at the Lincoln Town Office along with supporting documentation for viewing during regular office hours.

Respectfully submitted, Barbara Rainville, ZBA Chair 10/11

MARK BREEN

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Contact Your U.S. Senators

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RIPTON — Curious about our weather and what’s going on with it? Join the Ripton Conservation Commission for an evening with meteorologist Mark Breen on Monday, Oct. 29., at 7 p.m., at the Ripton Community House. Breen, senior meteorologist at the Fairbanks Museum and one of the VPR Eye On The Sky forecasters, will give a talk called “Vermont’s Weather: Past, Present, and Future.”

The local climate, as well as the Earth’s climate, is an enormous challenge to understand, and one with which scientists are continuously wrestling. Mark Breen has spent his professional career tracking and studying the weather and climate. He will use his expertise to discuss the fundamental pieces of climate, and share his thoughts on what we know,

Public Notices Index Page 13B Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison County Probate Court (4) To publish a legal notice in the Lincoln (1) please email information to legals@addisonindependent.com Shoreham (1) or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

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

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

MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM near downtown.

A p p l i a n c e s , o ff s t r e e t parking, lease. No pets.

Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

Meteorologist Mark Breen to speak in Ripton

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Auctions Tom Broughton Auctioneer • Home • Estates • Commercial • Consignments Bridport, VT • 758-2494 tombroughtonauctions.com

AUCTION MOBILE HOME Sale Date and Location: Wednesday, 10/24/18 at 11:00 a.m.

Vaughn’s Mobile Home Park, 13 Vaughn Court, Lot #3 in Monkton, Vermont.

For more information call (802) 860-9536.

1994 Skyline, Claridge, 14’x70’ Min. bid $9,029.35 Must be moved 5 days after sale.

Auctioneer: Uriah Wallace Lic. #057-0002460

MARKET REPORT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

RT. 125 • EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT Sales for Oct. 11 & Oct. 15 BEEF Gosliga Farm Blue Spruce Farm Kayhart Bros.

A. Brisson R. Brands Champlainside Defreest Farm

Costs Lbs. per lb 1620 .51 2050 .50 2045 .50 1895 .50 1605 .50 1640 .495 1460 .48

Dollars 826.20 1025.00 1022.50 947.50 802.50 811.80 700.80

Costs CALVES Lbs. per lb Dollars Deer Valley Partnership 79 .80 63.20 B. Hanfield 77 .85 65.45 Barnes Bros.

106 .68 72.08 Rob Howe 106 .70 74.20

Total # Beef: 285 • Total # Calves: 315 We value our faithful customers.

Sales at 3pm - Mon. & Thurs.

For pickup and trucking, call 1-802-388-2661

See the Auctions section every issue. in the

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Drivers ticketed for using handheld devices

AN ENSEMBLE OF women in colorful costumes will perform exotic dances when students and teachers from the Inner Mongolia Arts University come to Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon on Oct. 23.

Exotic dancers to perform at OVUHS BRANDON — The vast steppe utters two simultaneous voice parts of northern China has nurtured by tightening the larynx.” College a brilliant and unsophisticated students will demonstrate, mixing grassland culture including the arts high and low pitches that imitate of the nomadic “horseback people” natural sounds. who reside on the steppes.

The musical expression of the Students and teachers from the vastness, stillness and solitude of Inner Mongolia Arts the grasslands will University, a college in Mongolian be communicated this region devoted to in Mongolian long the preservation of the folk dance is tone singing, which unique treasures of this closely related is recognized by nomadic culture will to their nomadic UNESCO (United bring their arts to life in lifestyle of Nations Educational, a performance at Otter hunting and Scientific and Cultural Valley Union High Organization) with religious belief School at 7 p.m. on the title “Oral and Tuesday, Oct. 23. The in sacrifices and Intangible Heritage of event is free and open to rituals.

Humanity.” This “long the public. tone singing” requires The brilliant and colorful costumes, the singer to have a marvelous voice exotic dance, and unusual and unique with an extraordinarily long range instrumental and vocal sounds will because the melodies reflect the captivate audience members of all spirit of the vast grasslands. ages. Young children will leave Horses play a vital role in mimicking the dance moves and Mongolian people’s lives and are people will be trying to figure out viewed as creatures with honest and how the sounds coming out of the noble temperaments. The horse head throat singers’ mouths are possible. fiddle is named for the elaborately The program will include carved horse-head on top of the Mongolian throat singing (Hoomei), instrument’s neck. The strings of which is said to be “one of the world’s the fiddle are made with braided most amazing art forms because of its horsehair, as are the fibers of the bow. overtone singing, where the vocalist It is said, “the melodious horse-head

fiddle music is more expressive and appropriate in depicting and recalling life on the grassland than a painting.

The performance of fiddlers in this group, will transport Otter Valley listeners to the grasslands where they may even think they hear and feel the thunder of galloping horses.

“Moving is the essence of nomadic culture, which finds expression in the people’s souls and in their body movements. The art of Mongolian dance is the best interpretation of the rhythm of life. Mongolian folk dance is closely related to their nomadic lifestyle of hunting and religious belief in sacrifices and rituals.”

The dances performed by the female dancers in this ensemble will clearly show the Mongolian people’s passion for life and the pursuit of happiness.

While admission is free, contributions to the “Maple Scholarship for Arts Education” will be cheerfully accepted.

Editor’s note: Much of the information above appeared in an article written by Professor and President of the Art College Li Yulin titled “Performing Arts of Mongolia: Treasure of a Nomadic Culture” in “Education About Asia,” in Spring 2012.

ADDISON COUNTY — During the morning commute from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, troopers from the Vermont State Police’s New Haven barracks conducted a saturation patrol on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh with a focus on identifying people using handheld electronic devices while driving.

Troopers stopped eight motor vehicles and found that five drivers were using a handheld electronic device — two of them while driving commercial motor vehicles. As a result, they issued five traffic tickets for cell phone use while driving and wrote three warnings for other violations.

The Vermont State Police are reminding motorists to not use handheld electronic devices while driving; this activity has been found to be a contributing factor in motor vehicle crashes. A driver can be fined $162 and two points on their license for using an electronic device. An individual driving a commercial motor vehicle can be fined $392 and two points assessed.

In other recent activity, Vermont

Vt. State

Police Log

State Police: • Jailed two Bristol men on Oct. 11, following a family argument at which police alleged one shot a gun, the other assaulted a family member, and both lied to law enforcement.

As reported in Monday’s Addison Independent, Harley Allen, 19, was held at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility due to lack of $15,000 bail, and Anthony Miller, 20, was held on $200 bail.

State police report that during an Oct. 11 argument at a Meehan Road home in Bristol Allen pointed a firearm at family members and discharged it several times. Troopers also reported that Miller had assaulted a family member during this incident.

Troopers cited Allen for aggravated domestic assault with a deadly weapon and providing false information to law enforcement authorities. They

cited Miller for domestic assault and providing false information to law enforcement authorities.

• At around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, troopers saw a vehicle operating in a negligent manner on Route 7 in New Haven. When a trooper tried to stop the vehicle, its driver — identified as the same Anthony Miller as in the Oct. 11 incident — raced away from police at a high rate of speed.

The chase lasted several miles, but came to an end when Miller’s car drove into a field off New Haven’s Dog Team Road and got stuck.

State police in this case cited Miller for negligent driving and attempting to elude police.

• On Oct. 15 at approximately 2:30 p.m. stopped a motor vehicle on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh and cited the driver, identified as 41-year-old Jamie Jennings of Port Henry, N.Y., for driving with a criminally suspended license. This came 10 days after state police cited the same man for the same offense on the same road in the same town. Jennings is due to answer the charge on Dec. 17 in Addison Superior Court, criminal division.

Rev. Klohck to offer talk on Dog Team founder Wilfred Grenfell CORNWALL — The Cornwall Congregational Church invites everyone to a service on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 9:30 a.m., when the Rev. George Klohck will give an illustrated sermon on Sir Wilfred Grenfell and the medical mission that Grenfell founded in Newfoundland.

Grenfell is remembered here as the founder of the Dog Team Tavern that was a popular restaurant in New Haven, Vt., until it was lost in a tragic fire in 2006. Grenfell, who lived from 1865 till 1940, was famous in his time as a missionary doctor, adventurer, sailor, minister, humanitarian, and visionary. He

Lincoln LINCOLN — Incumbent senator Chris Bray will speak on the topic “Vermont’s Brightest Future: Clean Energy, Clean Water, Healthy Foods” on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the library. Everyone is welcome. Bring your questions.

Join Betsy Graziadei for an after school craft of Halloween Art Making on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at the library.

This craft session is for ages 5 and up. Materials will be provided.

Please sign up at the library.

BRIDGES of Lincoln presents: “All the President’s Men” on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the library. The film is a 1976 American political thriller about the Watergate scandal, which brought down the presidency of Richard M. Nixon. It is based on the 1974 non-fiction book of

made a difference in the lives of thousands of people, and his legacy lives on today.

After extensive research that was begun when George and Margaret Klohck visited Newfoundland and Labrador, Rev. Klohck has spoken about the Grenfells to many historical societies and churches.

He is happy for this opportunity to tell the Grenfell story once again.

For those who wish to stay after the service there will be refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions to learn more about Sir Wilfred Grenfell and what his life says to the challenges of our present time.

REV. GEORGE KLOHCK

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the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post. The film stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Woodward and Bernstein, respectively.

The doors of the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 27, for the 5-town food drive to benefit the Have-A-Heart Food Shelf. Jacob and I, along with members of the LVFD will be on hand to accept donations of canned and boxed goods, fruits, vegetables, holiday items, paper products, and toiletries. Cash/check donations are greatly welcomed and appreciated.

The Have-A-Heart program provides assistance to our neighbors in each of the five towns throughout

the year. This food drive has been a major boost that enables them to replenish the shelves prior to the upcoming winter months, when the cost of fuel and related expenses results in a greater demand from those seeking help from this program.

Join your neighbors in helping to fill the firehouse. Stop by the firehouse with your donation, check out the fire trucks, talk with a volunteer firefighter and help make a difference in our community.

SAVE THE DATE: The Library’s Election Day Soup & Bake Sale will be Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the town office. Bakers interested in donating goods should contact Ruth Shepherd at 802-453-4786.

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ARTS+LEISURE October 18, 2018

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The Champlain Philharmonic will present its fall concert DANSA at the Mahaney Center for the Arts in Middlebury on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m.

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Champlain Philharmonic plays gypsy tunes

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a da da dummm… Da da da dummm…. Yup, we all know it: Bethoven’s Fifth — but if that’s all that comes to mind when you think classical music, it’s probably time to update your repertoire. Good thing the Champlain Philharmonic has a concert coming up this Sunday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., at the Mahaney Center for the Arts in Middlebury.

BY ELSIE LYNN PARINI

Come hear what Music Director Matt LaRocca describes as “old-school, gypsy-folk traditional songs put into classical music.”

The program, entitled, “DANSA — Music from the Old Country,” includes the wild

and wonderful eastern European dances of Brahms and Dvorak (based on music of the traveling “Gypsy” or Roma bands); “Veils and Whirlwinds,” a piece by Middlebury College faculty member, Peter Hamlin; and the “Doppler Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise, Op. 26” and Bizet’s “Fantasie Brilliant Sur Carmen,” both featuring Karen Kevra on flute.

“These two pieces sometimes remind me of those commercials back in the ’60s and ’70s for the Vegematic — you know the one that ‘slices, dices and whirls!’ — in the way that they show off the capabilities and innovations of the flute,” said Kevra, who moved to Cornwall in 2016. “There are single, double and triple tonging, arpeggiated passes and long runs…

They’re sometimes referred to as high wire pieces.”

But Kevra’s not scared. “I’ve been playing both pieces since high school and have performed them many times,” she said. “They feel like old friends to me.”

That’s a pro for ya.

However, the orchestra backing her up this weekend — first on Saturday at Ackley Hall at Green Mountain College in Poultney, then on Sunday in Middlebury — is not professional; in fact, they’re all volunteers.

“That’s part of the reason I love this group,” said La Rocca, who took over the baton from Paul Gambill in 2017. “There are no auditions, people who want to play simply get in touch with the orchestra, then come and try out a rehearsal to see if it’s a good fit and a comfortable level for SEE GYPSY ON PAGE 3

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Town Hall Theater brings two classics live in HD

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et your dose of opera this weekend and next. Both Saturdays the Met live in HD, will screen at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

First “Samson et Dalila” on Oct. 20, 1 p.m., followed by Puccini’s “American” opera, also at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $24/$10 students and may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, by calling (802) 382-9222, at the THT box office Monday-Saturday, 12-5 p.m., or at the door one hour before show time.

“SAMSON ET DALILA” When mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and tenor Roberto Alagna joined forces for a new production of “Carmen” at the Met, the results were electrifying. Now this star duo reunites for another sensual French opera when they open the season in the title roles of SaintSaëns’s biblical epic “Samson et Dalila.” Darko Tresnjak, who won a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical in 2014 for “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” makes his Met debut directing a vivid, seductive staging, featuring a monumental setting for the last-act “Temple of Dagon,” where the hero crushes his Philistine enemies. Sir Mark Elder conducts the first new Met production of the work in 20 years.

The source of this popular opera is a single chapter in the biblical “Book of Judges,” and the brevity of the tale did nothing to prevent it from becoming one of the world’s great stories of love (or at least passion) — as well

as the archetypal depiction of a man betrayed by an immoral woman. Saint-Saëns’s opera, along with other artistic renderings across multiple genres, has had an important role in the popularization of this tale. Despite tepid success early on, “Samson et Dalila” eventually conquered the operatic world and has proven itself a magnificent evening of theater.

The score of this opera teems over with color and dramatic aptitude and is a worthy compendium of Saint-Saëns’s diversified genius. Portions of the opera, including Dalila’s seduction aria “Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix” and the extraordinary ballet sequence in the final scene — the “Bacchanale” — are known well beyond the opera house. Throughout the work, the score brilliantly animates all the powerful and diverse colors in the iconic story, from the lurid to the exotic, the crass, the sensual and even the sublimely spiritual.

Scott Morrison will give a pre-show talk downstairs in the Byers Studio at 12:15 p.m. Run time is approximately 3 hours, 20 minutes with two intermissions.

Broadcast live at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m.

PUCCINI’S “AMERICAN” OPERA Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in “La Fanciulla del West,” with the heralded return of tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw she loves. Tenor Yusif Eyvazov also sings some

Mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča. performances. Baritone Željko Lučić is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts.

Puccini’s “American” opera, based on David Belasco’s play “The Girl of the Golden West,” had its glamorous and highly publicized world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera, with the composer in the audience. The drama is set during the California Gold Rush, and the girl of the title is one of Puccini’s most appealing heroines — a strong, independent woman determined to win the man she loves. Although it fell out of favor with audiences for a few decades following its original success, “Fanciulla” has rebounded in popularity in recent years and is now counted among Puccini’s best works.

David Clark will give a preshow talk downstairs in the Byers Studio at 12:15 p.m.

Run time is approximately 3 hours, 33 minutes with two intermissions.

Broadcast live at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m.

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KAREN KEVRA ORIGINALLY WANTED TO PLAY THE TROMBONE WHEN SHE WAS A KID, BUT HER PARENTS SAID NO, SO SHE SETTLED ON FLUTE. GOOD THING!

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KAREN KEVRA CALLS HERSELF A “RABID RED SOX FAN.”

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“Community music making is something I believe a lot in,” said LaRocca, who graduated Middlebury College in 2002 with a degree in Chemistry, then did a 180 and decided he really wanted to be a musician. “The goal is to be very welcoming. A place where musicians up and down the valley can come and continue making music.”

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The orchestra, established by Addison County residents David Gusakov (violin) and Dieuwke Davydov (cello) back in the fall of 2004, practices weekly on Monday nights at the Vergennes High School. Every year they offer two performances: one in the fall and one in the spring. This is the orchestra’s 15th season.

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chemistry professors (Bob Cluss), who’s Kevra’s husband.

special moments which truly touched me. An outstanding performance.”

“I was delighted when they asked,” she said. “It’s always great fun to play with an orchestra.”

“She’s a virtuoso,” LaRocca echoed. “She is just an unbelievable player, very musical. She has a stunning tone, it’s just beautiful.”

Kevra rehearsed with the group on Monday and Wednesday, and went over the pieces with LaRocca to mark in certain expressions and details. But that’s it.

LaRocca is a violist and guitarist himself. After earning his Masters of Music from Carnegie Mellon University and a doctorate from Boston University, he got a gig teaching composition and music theory in the Music Department at the University of Vermont two years ago.

The Waterbury resident is also the chair of creative projects for the Vermont Symphony orchestra and the director of Music-COMP — an organization that teaches composition to students throughout Vermont and facilitates live performances of their music by professional musicians.

Just two rehearsals might not be enough for most of us, but for Kevra it is. After all, she began playing the flute at age nine in her elementary school band in suburban New Jersey. Then went on to study with the late New York City flutist Eleanor Lawrence, and Philip Dunigan, who was her flute teacher at the North Carolina School of the Arts. But it was Kevra’s connection with her late teacher Louis Moyse, whom she studied with for more than a decade, that had the biggest impact on her playing.

“Connecting the community with music is becoming more and more important to me,” LaRocca, father of three, said in an interview last week.

“The constant advice that I got from Louis was, ‘Be alert. Be aware,’” Kevra remembered. “It’s not only good advice for flute study, but for life… The other thing he’d say is ‘beautiful flute playing is how you get from one note to the next, it’s all about connection.’”

And connect he does. While bringing pros to play with the Champlain Philharmonic is nothing new, this is Kevra’s first time playing with the group.

LaRocca got to know her through one of his

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And indeed, Kevra’s tone and musicality is what she’s known for. She earned a Grammy nomination and other accolades in 2004 for her premier recording of “Works for Flute and Piano of Louis Moyse.” Her latest CD, “Romantic Music for Flute and Piano,” was praised by superstar flutist Sir James Galway, who wrote: “There are

Kevra has been soloist with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra for numerous concerts, and has performed throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe at venues including Carnegie Hall, the French Embassy in Washington D.C., and on French National Television. She has shared the stage with Jaime Laredo, the Paris Piano Trio, Borromeo String Quartet, Boston Chamber Music Society, members of the Emerson and Talich String Quartets, and Trey Anastasio of Phish.

A sought-after flute teacher with award-winning students, Kevra maintains studios in Montpelier and at the Middlebury Community Music Center.

She is the founder and artistic director of Capital City Concerts based in Montpelier, her home for 21 years before moving to Cornwall. Catch Capital City Concert’s next performance Nov. 3 and 4 when they present an all J.S. Bach concert in Montpelier and Burlington featuring worldrenowned vocal soloists, a five-part choir, and an unusually large and colorful orchestra. More info at capitalcityconcerts.org.

But first, go see the Champlain Philharmonic in Middlebury. Tickets are $15, $12 faculty/ staff/emeriti/alumni/parents, $10 youth, $6 Middlebury College students, and are available at the door or in advance at champlainphilharmonic.org.

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OUT OF TOWN VT Philharmonic presents annual Opera Gala

Exhibits at BCA break down boundaries If you find yourself in Burlington and need a quick dose of art, stop by Burlington City Arts (or BCA) on Church Street to see two exhibits that aim to break down human barriers and help you live the life of your dreams. More info at burlingtoncityarts.org.

“BECOMING HUMAN” — BY PAULINE JENNINGS

“DREAMS CAN COME TRUE” —

BY TECTONIC INDUSTRIES

On exhibit Oct. 19-Feb. 9, 2019 Roth, 2nd Floor, BCA Center Artist Reception: Friday, Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m.

On exhibit Oct. 19-Feb. 9, 2019 1st floor, BCA Center Artist Reception: Friday, Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m.

“Becoming Human” is an intermedia exhibition seeking to identify and dissolve barriers between human and wild in the Anthropocene. In the three-channel video and sound installation “The Air Connects Us,” two dancers can be followed as they navigate Shanghai’s bustling streets, urban forests and massive industrial sites in search of connections to wild. During the exhibit, Jennings will present a live duet, “Sea Inside Our Skin,” rooted in the Chinese maxim “drink the water, remember its source.” This duet will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30-8 p.m., and invites the audience to witness how breath and water nourishes, propels and changes us from within. Pauline Jennings’ “Becoming Human” was directed by Double Vision choreographer and co-Artistic Director Pauline Jennings. “Becoming Human” is a collaboration with Double Vision’s Calvin Aham and Joshua Lacourse (movement), Sean Clute (music composition), Jessica Gomula (video direction), Allen Hahn (cinematography), Jack B. Du (photography) and Amy Nielson (costume consulting).

Tectonic Industries is a collaborative art partnership based in Portland, Maine, comprised of Danish artist, Lars Boye Jerlach, and British artist, Helen Stringfellow. Through sculpture, wall mounted instructional videos, physical surveys and interactive activities that engage visitors, Tectonic Industries examine the artifice inherent within the creation of the modern myths and belief systems in popular culture. “In Dreams Can Come True,” the artists present a series of self-help questionnaires that look to address and solve visitor’s most pressing problems and thus help them to begin living the “life of their dreams.” Guided by a series of instructions, visitors navigate the installation in search of self-actualization which can be manifested in an interactive model they can build/leave in the gallery.

Interactive and engaging, while balancing wry amusement with philosophical reflection, “Dreams Can Come True,” explores the impossibility of our collective, endless search for concrete answers and endeavor for self-improvement.

Jerlach and Stringfellow will give a talk on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6-7:30 p.m.

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he big orchestral sound of the Vermont Philharmonic will match the big operatic voices and the big emotions during the orchestra’s annual Opera Gala conducted

by Lou Kosma this weekend in Stowe and Barre. Listen to grand Italian opera masterpieces and arias in the Bel Canto style: lyrical, languishing, ironic and enchanting. The concert features three talented young singers who are winners of the prestigious performance awards from the 2018 Bel Canto Institute in Florence, Italy.

Sofie Lund-Tonnesen, soprano, is a native of Denmark and a graduate of the Royal Danish Conservatory in Copenhagen. She will sing arias from Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore” and “Don Pasquale.”

Johanna Nylund, soprano, is from Finland, and has studied in Helsinki, Trieste and Copenhagen. She will sing arias from Donizetti’s “La figlia del Regimento” and Verdi’s “La Traviata.”

Danielle Alexis Smith, mezzo soprano, is a graduate of Stanford University. She will perform songs by Stefano Donaudy and Paolo Tosti, an aria from Bellini’s “Norma,” and a Donizetti duet with Sofie Lund-Tonnesen.

In addition to accompanying the soloists, the orchestra will perform the intense “Intermezzo” from Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” and the Overture to Wagner’s “Rienzi.”

Conductor Kosma has been directing the Vermont Philharmonic since 1999. As a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for many years, he knows his way around the world of grand opera. The Vermont Philharmonic has been making beautiful music in central Vermont since 1959 — it’s Vermont’s oldest community orchestra, about to celebrate its 60th Anniversary.

Stowe’s concert will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 day of the show. The Barre concert will be at the Barre Opera House on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Tickets: $20, $15 for seniors and $5 for students.

More info at vermontphilharmonic.com.

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IN TOWN Mongolian culture performance at Otter Valley

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tudents and teachers from the Inner Mongolia Arts University, a college devoted to the preservation of the unique treasures of this nomadic culture will bring their arts to life in a performance at Otter Valley Union High School at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The event is free and open to the public.

The brilliant, colorful costumes, exotic dance, and unusual and unique instrumental and vocal sounds will captivate audience members of all ages.

The program will include Mongolian throat singing (Hoomei), where the vocalist utters two simultaneous voice parts by tightening the larynx, and long tone singing. College students will demonstrate, mixing high and low pitches that imitate natural sounds.

The performance will also feature the horsehead fiddle. The instrument is aptly named for the elaborately carved horse-head on top of the instrument’s neck. The strings of the fiddle are made with braided horsehair, as are the fibers of the bow. It is said, “the melodious horse-head

Students and teachers from the Inner Mongolia Arts University will present songs, dance and music at Otter Valley Union High School on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Admission is free.

fiddle music is more expressive and appropriate in depicting and recalling life on the grassland than a painting. The performance of fiddlers in this group, will transport you to the grasslands where you will hear and feel the thunder of galloping horses.”

The music and song will be joined by Mongolian

folk dance. These dances closely relate to their nomadic lifestyle of hunting and religious belief in sacrifices and rituals.

Admission to Tuesday’s performance is free. Any contributions will benefit the Maple Scholarship for Arts Education. For more info call OVUHS (802) 247-6833.

Brandon gets in the Halloween mood with spooky silent drama “The Golem” (1920), a German film about a man made of clay and brought to life, will be screened with live music on Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at Brandon Town Hall.

The Halloween-themed program will be accompanied by live music performed by silent film composer Jeff Rapsis. The evening will open with spooky comedy short subjects.

Admission is free, with donations welcome.

This Saturday’s film is the latest edition of the Town Hall’s annual “Chiller Theatre” Halloween presentation, so named because it started before the building had a usable heating system installed.

In “The Golem,” set in 16th century Prague, a Rabbi creates a giant creature from clay, called the Golem.

Using sorcery, the Rabbi brings the creature to life in order to protect local Jews from persecution. But the experiment gets out of hand, with the

Golem imperiling the very community he was created to protect.

“Taking in a film such as ‘The Golem’ is a good way to get into the Halloween spirit,” Rapsis said. “It helps set the appropriately creepy tone.”

“The Golem,” directed by Paul Wegener, uses surrealistic sets and lighting to create an eerie mood. The story is taken from a medieval Jewish legend. In addition to directing, Wegener appears in the film as “The Golem” when the clay creature is brought to life.

The cinematography of Karl Freund, in collaboration with Poelzig and Wegener, is cited as one of the most outstanding examples of German Expressionism of Weimar period cinema.

For more info, visit brandontownhall. org.

Paul Wegener plays the title role in “The Golem” (1920), a ground-breaking early German horror film to be screened with live music by Jeff Rapsis on Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at Brandon Town Hall.

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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 802349-7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail.com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

ARTS

“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 imperial 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.

CRAFTS

CRAFT FAIR AND RAFFLE 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.

DANCE

MONGOLIAN CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION IN BRANDON. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Otter Valley Union High School, Route 7 South. Students and teachers from the Inner Mongolia Arts University, a college devoted to the preservation of the unique treasures of this nomadic culture will bring their arts to life in this free performance. Open to the public.

DANCE MASTER CLASS: “CHOREOGRAPHING THE MOMENT WITH LEE SERLE” IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Through the practice and discourse of improvisation, participants will share and question their processes when choreographing in the moment. Free. More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu.

FILM

“I AM NOT A WITCH” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. After a minor incident in her village, nine-year-old Shula is exiled to a travelling witch camp where she is told that if she tries to escape she will be transformed into a goat. As she navigates through her new life, she must decide whether to accept her fate or risk the consequences of seeking freedom. Free. More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu.

“DER GOLEM” ON SCREEN IN BRANDON. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. The annual “Chiller Theatre” silent film presentation. Get ready for Halloween with a very weird flick. In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates a giant creature from clay, called the Golem. Using sorcery he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution, but then complications ensue.

Silent film aficionado Jeff Rapsis will provide live accompaniment. Free. Donations accepted, with proceeds to help continuing preservation work.

“HENRY DAVID THOREAU; SURVEYOR OF THE SOUL” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m., Twilight Auditorium, College St. The Willowell Foundation sponsors this film and brief panel discussion and Q and A with the audience. “Surveyor of the Soul” features Addison County’s own Walden Project and includes interviews with teachers, students, and alumni of the program.

“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 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.

JOIN IN

TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTY IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 19, 6-9:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Costume contest, pumpkin carving, treats, and a spooktacular movie.

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INSPIRED END-TO-END LONG TRAIL HIKE,” IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. The Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section will host GMC’s Executive Director Mike DeBonis, who will tell tales from his 2017 “retro” end-to-end hike, celebrating one hundred years of the Long Trail Guidebook. Refreshments served. Free. Donations accepted to support the GMC Education Program. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

“SECRETS OF MOUNT PHILO: A GUIDE TO THE HISTORY OF VERMONT’S FIRST STATE PARK” IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 19, noon-1:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Join Judy Chaves as she discusses the landscape history of Mt. Philo, a landscape history of Vermont, in miniature. “Sheep fever,” the devastating deforestation of the mid-1800s, Vermont’s early tourism industry, the early conservation and park movements, reforestation — it’s all there on the mountain if you know where to look.

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 802388-2011.

“MUSTER AT THE MOUNT: A DAY OF REVOLUTIONARY 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.

“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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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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 802443-3168.

“ART AND INNOVATION: UNDERSTANDING TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS” IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., The Orchard (Room 103), Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, College St. Christal Brown, Dance Program Chair and Director of MiddCORE, offers a lecture as part of the Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series. Free.

More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu.

MUSIC

SWEET TRANSITIONS SINGS IN BRISTOL. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. The Bristol Historical Society will be hosting Mt. Abraham’s a cappella group, under the direction of Megan LaRose, for an evening of beautiful harmonizing. Free and open to the public. More info call Steve Ayotte at 802-453-7709.

MAIDEN VERMONT IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Delight in the sounds of Maiden Vermont Chorus, a women’s a cappella chorus that specializes in barbershop style harmonies, and performs an eclectic variety of a cappella choral music that far exceeds one genre.

Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series.

Free and open to the public. Fully accessible.

RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com. **CANCELLED** MOODY AMIRI IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. RAHIM ALHAJ TRIO* IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday.

Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Come hear Iraqi oud virtuoso and composer Rahim AlHaj use his musical talents to spread hope and peace. He is joined by Iranian santur player Sourena Sefati and Palestinian-American percussionist Issa Malluf in a concert of Middle Eastern music. Tickets: $22 General public/$16 Midd ID holders/$10 Youth (18 and under)/$6 Midd students. *Tickets purchased for the Moody Amiri concert originally scheduled for this date/time will be honored.

GREGORY DOUGLASS IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m., McCullough Crossroads Café, McCullough Student Center, 14 Old Chapel Rd. Douglass returns to Middlebury College in October in celebration of his tenth album and Rockumentary “Live From The Chapel.” His trio will feature Monique Citro (cello) and Lisa Piccirillo (backing vocals).

MONICA RIZZIO ON STAGE IN BRANDON. Saturday, 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. Reservations 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.

MARK LAVOIE IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come enjoy the musical stylings of local favorite Mark LaVoie. For more than 30 years Mark Lavoie has been performing for crowds both large and small. His passion for and commitment to music, particularly blues harmonica, is admired by the many musicians who have played with him. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Event is

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RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com.

CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC CONCERT IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Celebrating its 15th concert season, the Champlain Philharmonic, under the direction of Matthew LaRocca, will present their Annual Fall Concert entitled, “DANSA- Music from the Old Country.” Highlights of the concert include the wild and wonderful eastern European dances of Brahms and Dvorak featuring Karen Kevra on flute.

THEATER

“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 continues with this production with mezzosoprano 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 802382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

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BULBS THE PROMISE OF SPRING

Up close and personal with a purple allium in Judith’s garden in Goshen.

L

ate fall is the perfect time to ready our gardens for the coming years, thus perpetuating the never-ending cycle of the seasons.

As soon as the above-ground portion of most perennials have died back to the ground, their roots will become dormant.

Thus late fall is actually the least stressful time to divide and rearrange WITH PHOTOS BY our garden plants.

BY JUDITH IRVEN

DICK CONRAD

Moreover, since the soil is still soft and dig-able, getting out those pesky roots of perennial weeds like dandelions and grasses is a relatively easy task.

And, in anticipation of many springs-yet-to-come, late fall is also an excellent time to nestle some

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bulbs in among your perennials. Bulbs are like little packets of magic — all winter long they remain buried in the cold soil and then, triggered by the warming ground in early spring and right on cue, each is transformed into a beautiful flower.

Since daffodils are both very resilient and also disliked by animals, these early plantings have now multiplied beyond my wildest dreams. Now each May I look out at a carpet of yellow and white running down the center of each of my beds.

To give them enough time to establish new roots, plant your bulbs between four and six weeks before you anticipate the ground will freeze solid in your area.

Since daffodils also come in many sizes, I have combined taller varieties towards the back of the bed with shorter varieties nearer the front. I have also planted some that bloom quite early (the end of April in my Goshen garden) as well as others that wait until at the end of May, thus extending the wonderful daffodil season across six or more week

At the mention of garden bulbs, images of lipstickred tulips and sunny yellow daffodils always come to mind. I adore daffodils and over the years I have planted thousands, in colors ranging from pure white, to creamy-white with pink cups, and to deep yellow with orange cups. Also, in addition to planting them in my flower beds, I have also established colonies of daffodils in the tall rough grass in our meadow and at the edge of our road.

So, at this point I have no need to plant more daffodils. Indeed each spring, after the flowers have faded but before the leaves turn yellow, I usually relocate dozens of bulbs out of my beds to along the edge of the road where I hope they will brighte the scene in perpetuity.

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By contrast, for me tulips have always proven so disappointing that I have given up planting them.

The first year they looked like those pictures in the bulb company catalogs, but after a few years they would virtually disappear, with just a few solitary survivors popping up each spring to remind me of just why I do not plant tulips any more.

But there are also plenty of lesser known bulbs you can plant now to enhance your spring garden.

One of my favorites is the flowering onion (Allium species) with huge spherical purple or white flower heads atop sturdy stems. Another is the Indian Hyacinth (Camissia quamash) which has tall spires of lavender-blue. These have happily naturalized in the moist soil at the edge of our pond.

TINY TREASURES I also have a special affection for the many diminutive spring-flowering bulbs, such as snowdrops, crocus and squills.

Snowdrops are tough little plants with clear white flowers often edged with green. They start to bloom in the very first weeks of spring — usually just as the snow is receding — and then continue to flower for at least three more weeks.

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Judith’s new bed is waiting for new bulbs.

And, as with daffodils, over the years snowdrops will also multiply and spread themselves around in the beds. So, after they have finished flowering, I like to relocate a few to new places around the garden.

Siberian Squills or Scilla are also delightful small bulbs that are easily grown in our gardens. They have intense clear blue flowers which open right after the snowdrops and they too will spread themselves around.

I know of several nearby gardens in Brandon and Middlebury where the squills have actually migrated way beyond the confines of the beds and into the lawn, creating a beautiful vision in blue and green.

Each spring I make a habit of walking past these gardens to enjoy this spectacular sight.

A NEW BED This year I have a brand new bed in my front garden.

It is like a blank canvas or “tabula rasa,” and it is stimulating my creative juices.

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It is situated atop a beautiful new wall recently built for me by my dear friend and stonemason, Tammy Walsh of Goshen Mountain Landscaping.

This splendid wall replaces a rough bank that was too steep to plant or mow. Now, in its place I have a broad flat space with a new bed that is readily visible both from the house and the road.

Earlier in the season I positioned the main structural plantings in my new bed. At one end I planted a Sienna Glen Maple (a hybrid between a Silver Maple and a Red Maple that will eventually mature to be somewhat smaller than our more familiar sugar maples) together with a backbone of low-growing shrubs. And, to fill in between the woody plants, I recently added a mix of perennials, grouping each

Indian Hyacinth, planted many years ago, thrives in this moist spot near Judith’s pond.

When planting bulbs this fall, try combining some tall and short daffodils together.

kind as a cluster of three or five plants.

• Then finally, to add a special interest in the early part of the season, I purposefully left some open ground between each of the perennial clusters for some diminutive spring bulbs.

also promises will be hardy to Zone 4.

And finally, to add a bit drama to the whole composition, I included a package of 20 Allium “Violet Beauty” which, starting in late May, will sport large purple spheres on twenty inch stems.

PLANT NOW FOR SPRING PLEASURES

Now, with this project in mind, I have just returned from a delightful visit to Agway in Middlebury where, in addition to many varieties of daffodils and tulips, they had an assortment of smaller bulbs to tempt me.

So, if you too have a few spaces among your perennials, this fall consider planting some bulbs. As you can see, in addition to the familiar daffodils and tulips, there are plenty of other bulbs to brighten the new year in our gardens.

Here I chose a variety of different bulbs, including:

Then sit back and dream about spring, both next year and for many years to come!

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A large package of the well-known Grape Hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum) Fifteen Checkered Fritillaries (Fritillaria meleagris) A new-to-me species of squill called the Amethyst Meadow Squill (Scilla amethystina); A dozen English bluebells (Hyacinthoides nonscripta) to remind me of the amazing bluebells woods I loved to visit as a child; Some pink Cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) that the package indicates will flower in the summer and

Judith Irven and Dick Conrad live in Goshen where together they nurture a large garden. Judith is a Vermont Certified Horticulturist and teaches Sustainable Home Landscaping for the Vermont Master Gardener program. You can subscribe to her blog about her Vermont gardening life at northcountryreflections.com. Dick is a landscape and garden photographer; you can see more of his photographs at northcountryimpressions.com.

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MUSIC

live music MAIDEN VERMONT IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

MEDICINE TRIBE TRIO IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. AARON BRUSH IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. MARK SIKORA IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 19, 7-9 p.m., Notte. **CANCELLED** MOODY AMIRI IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct.19, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

RAHIM ALHAJ TRIO* IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday. Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts *Moody Amiri tickets honored.

GREGORY DOUGLASS IN MIDDLEBURY. Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m., McCullough Crossroads Café.

Iranian born oud player Rahim AlHaj will headline an evening of Middle Eastern music on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Mahaney Center for the Arts.

PHOTO / MICHAEL G. STEWART

MONICA RIZZIO IN BRANDON. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Rahim AlHaj Trio steps in for a concert of Middle Eastern Music

MARK LAVOIE, HARMONICA IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

MARK LAVOIE IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek .

MARK SIKORA IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. BOB MACKENZIE BLUES BAND. Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. SNAKE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS IN BRANDON. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

KITTEL & CO. in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

TOWNE MEETING IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

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s an Iraqi immigrant to the United States, oud virtuoso and composer Rahim AlHaj uses his musical talents to spread hope and peace. On Friday, Oct. 19, AlHaj — a two-time Grammy nominee — will join Iranian santur player Sourena Sefati and Palestinian-American percussionist Issa Malluf in a concert of Middle Eastern music at the Mahaney Center for the Arts.

The Rahim AlHaj Trio is filling in the concert date for the originally scheduled Moody Amiri.

“We deeply regret that Moody Amiri are unable to appear due to the current U.S. travel ban on Iranian nationals,” Performing Arts Series director Allison Coyne Carroll explained. “We feel very fortunate to be able to present the esteemed Rahim AlHaj Trio in their stead. Rahim’s music demonstrates friendship, understanding and an acknowledgement of humanity’s oneness as we all try to live in peace under the same sky.”

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THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:30-7:30 P.M. FOR CONCERT GOERS TO VIEW THE EXHIBIT “WONDROUS WORLDS: ART AND ISLAM THROUGH TIME AND PLACE.” STOP BY BEFORE THE SHOW. MUSEUM ADMISSION IS FREE.

Catch the Rahim AlHaj Trio this Friday, at 7:30 p.m., at the Mahaney Center for the Arts’ Robison Hall. Tickets cost $22 for adults; $16 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. Tickets purchased for the Moody Amiri concert originally scheduled for this date/time will be honored.

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MUSIC

‘Cowgirl’ rides into Brandon

M

onica Rizzio grew up on a ranch, barrel racing in East Texas. Somehow, many years later, she found herself crossing over the iconic bridges of Cape Cod and seeing the ocean for the first time. The versatile performer now calls Cape Cod home and her album “Washashore Cowgirl” is completely autobiographical, telling stories from that journey from Texas to the Cape.

Rizzio is currently touring and stops at Brandon Music on Saturday, Oct. 20.

Rizzio is the former front woman for Tripping Lily, a folk acoustic pop band, but left behind the acoustic condenser mic style and has brought back the cowgirl attitude and East Texas roots. Finding her outlaw country sound deep within the folk world, she likes to call her music AmeriCountryGrass.

Monica Rizzio will perform tunes from her latest album “Washashore Cowgirl” at Brandon Music on Saturday evening.

“Washashore Cowgirl” — “washashore” being Cape Cod’s equivalent to Vermont’s “flatlander” — was nominated for Independent Music Awards Country Album of the Year.

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The singer-songwriter has become one of the most reliable supporting acts as well, having shared the stage with Chris Botti, Boz Scaggs, Diana Krall, Joan Osborne and Slaid Cleaves this past year. She also performed with Tom

Rush, but as Rush says, “I made the tactical error of inviting Monica Rizzio to share the stage with me at Symphony Hall and she went and stole the audience right out from under me!” Rizzio has also played the Main Stage at Strawberry Park Bluegrass festival the past two years and is a frequent collaborator with the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra.

Saturday’s concert is at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for an extra $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Contact (802) 247-4295, info@brandon-music. net or visit brandon-music.net for more info.

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T HEATER

OWN HALL

Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org Preservation Fee: $1-$2 per ticket

Sat 10/20 $1pm $24/$10 Students

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SAMSON ET DALILA

Mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and tenor Roberto Alagna reunite for another sensual French opera – Saint-Saëns’s biblical epic (this star duo’s Carmen was electrifying)!

Pre-show talk by Scott Morrison in the Byers Studio at 12:15pm

Sat 10/27 1pm $24/$10 Students MET LIVE IN HD

LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST

Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this Wild West romantic epic, with the heralded return of tenor Jonas Kaufmann as the outlaw she loves. 222mins Pre-show talk by David Clark in the Byers Studio at 12:15pm

Thu–Sat 11/1-3 @ 7:30pm & Sun 11/4 @ 2pm $22/$12 Students MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP

THE TURN OF THE SCREW

Henry James’ famous 1898 Gothic ghost story adapted for the stage.

A young governesses’ first job at a country estate. She soon questions if phantoms are lurking. Are they after her 2 young charges or does her imagination run wild?

Wed 11/7 11am & 7pm $13/$8 Students GREAT ART WEDNESDAY

DEGAS: PASSION FOR PERFECTION

An exploration of the complex workings of Degas’ artistic mind.

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MAIDEN VERMONT: JUST IMAGINE!

Maiden Vermont’s annual fall concert with International Champion Barbershop quartet ’Round Midnight and returning guests The Adelettes.

Sun 11/11 2pm & 7pm $25

THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR

Inspiring and uplifting gospel music by the trailblazing gospel singers of Howard University.

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EXHIBITS A VALID ATTEMPT. On view for the month of October, featuring Rory Jackson’s paintings. Edgewater Gallery on the Green, 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury. (802) 989-7419 or edgewatergallery.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) 4435007.

EARTH, WATER AND SKY. On view for the month of October, featuring Philip Frey’s paintings and his book “Here and Now.” Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill St., Middlebury. (802) 458-0098 for edgewatergallery.com.

FLYBOYS & DOUGHBOYS: WORLD WAR I STORIES BY VERMONTERS FROM THE HOME AND BATTLEFRONT. On view July 31-Nov. 11, featuring histories, memorabilia, photographs and letters from Addison County residents who were in the service during WWI. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St., Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org.

GROWING FOOD, GROWING FARMERS. On view through December, 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) 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

MOVING STILL. On view in October, featuring the work of Pamela Smith. Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St., Vergennes.

(802) 877-2173 or northerndaughters.com.

NEW VISIONS: A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY WITH THE GALLERY’S MEMBER ARTISTS. On view through Oct. 28, featuring Vermont artists and artisans, experimenting with new media, new subjects and new styles. 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.

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.

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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the movie COLETTE — RUNNING TIME: 1:51 — RATING: R The fun of “Colette” is irreverence. The independence of women was not a value as the 20th century began. They lived within the parameters assigned to them — being wives, mothers and support systems for their men in a world of total artifice for women. What outlets existed for women with creative ideas begging to get out of their heads? George Sand, a French novelist and memoirist, solved it by using a nom de plume. Others dealt by publishing under their husbands’ names.

In the 1890s, Colette (Keira Knightley) is married to Willie (Dominic West), a con man by instinct who is delighted with the collaboration he and his wife invent. She writes; he publishes her lighthearted work under his name. “The hand that holds the pen writes history” she says to her husband. She sees the truth and she is honest but in the long run, she will not be content to be a victim of a tough historical time for women. She becomes Colette, renowned French writer who gradually embraces the off-beat social scene of Paris.

The books she writes are stories that fit perfectly in the existing world of total artifice. Light to the core, they are picked up by a world living in that prevailing culture, and Willie’s stream of stories — all by his wife — become celebrated. Why does he feel no guilt at taking credit for all her work? He’s perfect for the role - an uninhibited player in a culture that celebrates artifice. Writer/director Wash Westmoreland paints the whole thing with an appropriately light hand and never succumbs to the temptation to make everything come out right.

Of Colette’s husband Willie, her mother tells her daughter “he’s a drunken, broken man,” and suggests she handle her writing and her life as she wants it to be. That includes an unappealing gay affair with an American and then one with Missy (Denise Gough) that is everlasting. Of her now nationally celebrated fictional character Claudine, the evolved Colette says “I’ve outgrown her.” She turns with great success to the music hall and the theater — moving now on her own talent without

Keira Knightley, Dominic West and Aiysha Hart in “Colette” (2018).

having to channel it through Willie.

Knightley does a fabulous job of creating Colette. From the lightweight writer whose Claudine has captured the French public, she evolves into resentment at her husband for taking the credit. The smart gal who has tired of creating Claudine switches to music hall and theater work while living with the woman she loves.

That’s quite a series of life and mood changes and Knightly makes the whole trip credible and full of fun. She conveys Colette’s free spirit with abandon. Yes, she goes through a whole array of emotions but she isn’t trying to teach the audience any lessons and neither is writer/director Westmoreland. When we realize there will be no moralizing, we are free to float with the zany script that delivers Knightley’s terrific bundle of talents. This is a fun one.

— Reviewed by Joan Ellis

BOOKS ON THE HISTORICAL FICTION HOT LIST

the book SHELTERED — BY BARBARA KINGSOLVER

Transcription,

by Kate Atkinson The Paris Seamstress,

by Natasha Lester

(Harper)

In 2016, Willa Knox and her family move into a house they inherited in Vineland, N.J. only to discover that the house is literally falling down around them. In 1874, Thatcher Greenwood and his family move back into the house his father-in-law built in Vineland, N.J., only to learn that the house is in such terrible disrepair that it is coming apart at the seams. Told in alternating chapters, with the house as a shared metaphor, Kingsolver’s new novel is a meditation on how we find shelter during unsettling times.

As the presidential election looms in 2016, we follow the story of Willa’s family as they try to adjust to the cultural changes affecting their lives while taking care of an ailing parent and a new baby. In the 1870s, we are introduced to Thatcher’s neighbor, real-life botanist Mary Treat, whose botanical research influenced the work of Charles Darwin and Asa Gray. In befriending Mary Treat, Thatcher lands in the middle of the cultural conflict about Darwin’s radical new ideas. Kingsolver mixes history, botany and politics in this moving novel (along with the occasionally heavy-handed political message). A compelling story of two different time periods, “Sheltered” will leave you with a lot to think about.

— Reviewed by Amy Graham of The Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury.

Killing Commendatore,

by Haruki Murakami The Tattooist of Auschwitz,

by Heather Morris The Labyrinth of the Spirits,

by Carlos Ruiz Zafon All the Light We Cannot See,

by Anthony Doerr The Great Alone, by Kristin Hannah Washington Black, by Esi Edugyan She Would Be King, by Wayetu Moore

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HOME Impress buyers with these staging techniques

H

omeowners must consider a variety of factors when putting their homes on the market. One of the more important things to remember is the benefits of making a strong first impression on prospective buyers.

That’s why many homeowners rely on staging when selling their homes.

Staging requires more than just clearing out clutter or baking a batch of cookies to create a welcoming aroma. Staging helps potential buyers visualize the potential of a home and see themselves owning and living in the property.

While homeowners can effectively stage their own homes, sometimes it is well worth the investment to call in a professional designer or stager. Stagers often work their magic on vacant properties or those that have been sitting on the market awhile. A stager conducts careful research into the market of a particular area and learns about the neighborhood before deciding how to appeal to likely buyers.

Certain rules should be followed when staging a home. Furniture, decor and other amenities in the home should not detract from the house itself. Instead, such items should complement the architecture and feel of the space. Here are some additional staging suggestions.

Remove personal effects. Homeowners are urged to replace personal photographs with

neutral artwork and remove other decorative items that reflect their personalities. As an example, an avid outdoorsman probably will want to remove hunting trophies. The goal is to help buyers see themselves in the home, and that can be difficult if existing residents’ personal effects are everywhere.

Put away nonessential items. Staging helps homeowners create dream spaces.

Coffeemakers, backpacks hanging on the wall and dishes in the drainboard may be part of daily living, but they can make it hard for buyers to see a home’s potential. Store such items before

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holding an open house.

Maximize lighting. Whenever possible, take down or open window treatments to display architectural moldings and let in as much natural light as possible.

Opt for neutral colors and furnishings. Use neutral taupe and gray paint to keep homes prime for buyers. Homeowners who have more eclectic or colorful tastes can put their items in storage and rent neutral furnishings until the home sells.

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Addison County

Weddings 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE we have profiled three couples that celebrated their nuptials in Addison County this year. Here, Kristen and Travis Wilson pop a celebratory bottle of champagne as they pull away from their wedding ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage.

Photo credit: Held in the Moment Photography

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Amy & Ben Carlin

By CHRISTY LYNN tomized for Amy. He had a local jeweler from Amy and Ben met in the fall of 2011 at a his hometown in Florida do the work and got party where they had mutual friends who were the ring back on December 23, 2016. His initrying to set them up. They both were a little tial plan was to propose during a planned vareserved about attending, but decided to give cation in New Hampshire after the holidays, it a shot. but he couldn’t wait “We met and I found that long. He proposed Ben to be sarcastic, funafter only having the ny and very cute,” Amy ring in hand for two recalls — much like the hours. pitch she had been given Amy and Ben deabout him by her friend. scribe the wedding “And he, of course, planning process found me to be intelas fun, exciting and ligent, kind, and stagemotional all at once. geringly beautiful,” she They were committed added, with just a hint of to having a ceremothe sarcasm that perhaps ny with strong famhelped seal the deal. ily connections and The rest was history. meaning.

During the fall of This led them 2016, Ben started makquickly to deciding to ing preparations for have the ceremony at the engagement. His Ben’s parent’s house mother gave him the in Bristol. ring that this father had “It was a no brainer proposed to her with for us,” Amy said.

Amy and Ben cut the cake made by and Ben decided to have “Having the wedit embellished to make it Erin Bettencourt of Sweet E’s, based ding at a family home more personal and cus- in Middlebury. was something that we Photo credit: Drew Vetere

Ben and Amy were married at Ben’s parents house in Bristol. The couple wanted their wedding to have strong connections to their family and the place where they live. They had a large tent set up on the property and were able to use the house to prepare for their big day.

Photo credit: Drew Vetere

agreed on very early in the planning process and it turned out to be a wonderful decision.”

Amy made plans to borrow her sister Catherine’s veil and earrings that her sister Sarah wore for her wedding day, which she says made her day that much more wonderful.

Ben asked his close family and friends to share their wedding songs or songs that were otherwise special to them, and he incorporated them into the after party playlist. These simple but meaningful details helped Ben and Amy incorporate some their special guests into their celebration, sharing it with those closest to them.

The wedding was set for September 1, 2018.

Looking back, Amy says that one thing that surprised her was just how much fun the ceremony was for her.

“It was light and funny. Ben’s cousin Jill married us, and to start the ceremony she told our history as a couple. It was riddled

with jokes that had all the guests laughing. I thought I would be nervous but as it turned out marrying Ben was the easiest thing to do.”

One memory that both Ben and Amy say they know will last forever is of their first dance. Amy says she had actually slightly dreaded this moment, since she doesn’t consider herself a great dancer. Quite the opposite, Ben is a wonderful dancer, so Amy was nervous going in.

“We actually changed the song last minute and played ‘Never in my wildest dreams’ by Dan Auerbach instead of the song we initially picked. We only danced for a little bit before everyone joined but just like the ceremony it was easy and fun,” she says.

As for advice for those embarking on their own wedding planning process, Amy says, “just have fun with it.”

“Something will inevitably go wrong, but so much more will go right.”

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On August 3, Michael Smith walked his daughter Kristen down the aisle of the small chapel at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, and watched as his daughter wed her best friend.

“Just having my Dad there, as well as our closest friends and family, is a memory I will keep forever,” Kristen says. “I was going to Burlington just about every day to be with my father. He meant the world to me.

Having his physical therapist work with him to help him gain strength to walk me down the small chapel aisle was so meaningful and Travis and I cannot thank the staff enough for their support!”

Michael Smith passed away on August 13, just five days before his daughter’s originally planned wedding day.

“We pushed on, and over 100 of our closest friends and family joined us in Cornwall for a second wedding,” Kristen recalled.

Kristen’s brother, Pat Smith, gave her away that day.

“It was truly an emotional day for me, my brother and all my family, yet somehow we pulled off an incredibly beautiful wedding,” she says.

The couple was married on the grounds of Breadloaf View Farm, where Travis works as a property manager. The farm has beautifully restored barns, mountain views and a pond with a zipline over it, which both Kristen and Travis navigated in their wedding outfits, inspiring many of their guests to follow suit.

The couple also hired a horse drawn carriage to carry them to and from the ceremony, which had been a dream of Kristen’s since she was a child.

“It was truly a day I will never forget, utterly perfect, the only thing missing was my dad.”

The Wilsons were married at Bread Loaf View Farm in Cornwall, a private property where Travis works as a property manager. Along with beautiful barns and mountain views, Bread Loaf View Farm has a pond with a zip line running over it from one side to the other. Both bride and groom took turns on the zip line, inspiring many of their other guests to give it a try. On the hot August day when they were wed, some even took the opportunity to let go and cool off!

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Kristen and Travis Wilson raise their united arms in joy of their marriage, celebrated for the second time in one month at Bread Loaf View Farm in Cornwall. This second ceremony included their two daughters and about a hundred of their closest family and friends. The one person missing was Kristen’s father, Michael Smith, who had passed away just five days before their big day.

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Amy and Ben Carlin pose with the six bridesmaids who helped them celebrate their big day on September 1, 2018 in Bristol. Pictured left to right, Kara Francis, Amy Patti Foote, Sarah Stanley, Amy Carlin, Ben Carlin, Catherine Quinn, Christine McDevitt and Hannah Hurlburt.

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(MS) — Wedding planning is no small task. From sending out engagement announcements to gifting guests with takehome favors, a couple will pour over scores of details as they plan their weddings.

As if selecting a photographer or choosing the right passed appetizers isn’t challenging enough, some unknown variables are sure to pop up on the big day as well. Couples can take their cues from others who have walked the aisle before them with these tricks of the trade, which may help couples’ wedding days go smoothly.

1. Host everything at a single location.

Couples who want to simplify their wedding day can select a site that can host the ceremony and reception and also house guests.

The cost of such facilities may be more affordable than couples think, as transportation costs will be minimal and the venue may offer discounts on group packages.

2. Think about a day coordinator. Couples who cannot afford a wedding planner to handle all of the details often find that a dayof-service provider is within their budget.

This person can handle all of the details of the wedding day so brides and grooms can fully immerse themselves in the festivities.

3. Bring extra cash. Unexpected expenses may pop up.

Couples may have to feed an extra member of the band or a guest who was

able to get a babysitter at the last minute.

Brides and grooms may want to offer a bigger tip than anticipated to the wait staff or deejay who went above and beyond.

4. Learn how to bustle. Walking around with a free-flowing train all day can become tiring for brides. Brides should make sure that one person practices how to bustle the train and will step in to do so for the reception. Also, it may not be the height of fashion, but having a garbage bag on hand can keep the train clean during inclement weather, or if the bride has to trek across grass or soil for photo opportunities.

5. Give an outgoing person a job. Enlist a boisterous friend or family member to wrangle guests for photo opportunities. He or she can be the photographer’s helper and give the happy couple one less thing to do.

6. Stock the bathroom. Some venues will have courtesy items for their guests, but couples also should bring their own necessities, such as breath mints, toothpaste, extra pantyhose, hairspray, lip gloss, and/or sanitary pads.

7. Be all smiles. Couples can’t predict everything that will happen on their wedding day, but they can help create the mood.

Smiling couples can make things better for everyone, even when zippers break or someone gets the chicken instead of the salmon.

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your wedding attendance (MS) — In a perfect world, men and women invited to weddings would respond promptly and, for unmarried guests, indicate whether or not they’re taking a date. But not all guests respond quickly, and some may forget to respond at all, even if they intend to make the wedding.

According to various wedding advice experts, couples should assume 80 percent acceptance for a traditional wedding and 60 to 70 percent for destination weddings. Weddings that fall during weekdays, take place on holidays or during times of the year when the weather can be difficult may affect attendance as well.

Some couples may be tempted to create a “B” invitation list of

people who may not make the first cut due to budgetary constraints, but can be invited if family members cannot attend.

This is a delicate situation, and some people may be offended if they find out they were not among the initial list of invitees. As a result, it can be better for couples to narrow down guest lists early on and mail all invitations at once.

Send the invitations early enough so adjustments can be made with vendors, including the receptive venue and the caterer.

When estimating costs based on wedding guests, it’s safer to round up than down so couples are not caught unaware. Overbuy and save receipts as items can be returned later.

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Jess & Josh Rowe

By CHRISTY LYNN Jessica Rowe (formerly Jessica Viau) grew up in Bristol amidst a large extended family.

Both of her parents were also raised in Addison County and much of her extended family still resides in the area.

Joshua Rowe grew up in Burlington.

The couple now lives in Boston, Mass., but they cherish any opportunity to return to Vermont and say that every time they do it feels like they never left.

Josh is a lighting designer for many different types of performing artists and Jess is pursuing a career in animal welfare.

In the spring of 2016, while on a tour in Las Vegas, Josh found himself at the famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop looking at engagement rings. He and Jess had discussed marriage, but had mutually decided not to risk “messing up a good thing.” However, inspiration struck and Josh found the perfect ring for Jess.

When he got home after his month-long tour, Jess had planned a week of day trips to make the most of their time together before he had to hit the road again. On the last day before he left, Josh changed Jess’ hiking plans and took her for a picnic on the beach by his family home in Moody Beach, Maine. He proposed while walking with their dog on the beach, who just happened to be wearing a Go Pro video camera and caught the whole event on film!

When considering a venue for their wedding, Jess and Josh only really had one place in mind — the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. When she and her sister were young, Jess’ mother, Robin Huestis, worked back-

stage in production at the theater and the girls spent long hours helping out and spending time around the historic building. Josh, too, has history with the theater, as he completed the sound installation for the refurbishments long before the couple even met.

“These histories, coupled with how much performance/live music is involved in our lives, made the theater a no-brainier for a venue for our big day,” Jess says.

The big day was set for September 30, 2018.

A short ceremony was held on the stage, featuring a backdrop of Josh’s lighting design — colorful light beams that matched the couples green color scheme.

This was followed by a casual and fun reception featuring pizza, live music by the Mangroves, and donuts.

“We tried really hard to make our wedding unique and one that felt like a party from beginning to end. We featured all of our favorite things, kept the traditions that made sense for us, and scrapped all the stuff that didn’t,” Jess recalls.

Acorns are a special symbol for Jess and they were hidden everywhere – from the cake to the bridesmaids accessories – to personalize and have fun with that detail on their big day.

Jess says one of the only things that surprised her on her wedding day was the flood of emotions it brought.

“We both shed happy tears despite us trying to throw a carefree celebration. There’s just no escaping all the feelings a wedding generates,” she said.

In terms of advice she would pass along to others, Jess recommends hiring a wedding

Jess and Josh Rowe knew immediately that the venue for their big day needed to be the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Jess had grown up in and around the theater since her mother worked backstage when she was a child. Josh is a lighting designer and had previously worked to install the new sound system for the Town Hall Theater when it underwent major improvements long before the couple met.

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The Rowes now live in Boston, Mass., but seize every opportunity to return to Addison County. This September they returned home to Middlebury for their wedding, which will help them keep Addison County even closer to their hearts.

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“It seems an easy way to cut costs, but your sanity will be saved if you splurge a little here.”

At the same time, Jess says that the little things that go wrong can help generate the sto-

ries that you’ll remember and tell for years to come.

“Take a second to check in with the moment throughout the day,” she says. “It will be over before you know it and you’ll be reliving the day in those savored moments forever.”

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