Monday, Oct. 23, 2017

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 27

Middlebury, Vermont

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Monday, October 23, 2017

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Attendance on the rise at city Boys & Girls Club

Mamet play at college

• Middlebury opens its season with the acid-dipped comedy “Glengarry Glen Ross.” See Arts Beat on Pages 10-13.

Membership, finances improve after changes

New chief tapped to grow business

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — About a year ago the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes was putting the finishing touches on a roughly $100,000 renovation of its School Street headquarters and had just hired longtime local afterschool program head Jill Strube as its new executive director.

It hoped to attract more young members who otherwise might have nothing better to do after school.

As the 2016-2017 school year began daily club attendance ran between 15 and 18 5th-through12-graders, and the club’s total membership stood at 75.

And this fall? A typical day sees around two-dozen of the club’s 109 members stop in after school. One day 31 dropped in to finish their homework on one of a half-dozen new computers, play games like table soccer or pool, admire the new self-sustaining fish tank, play (See Club, Page 27)

• Fred Kenney brings a lot of experience to role at county economic development agency. See Page 3.

Teams jockey for playoff position • OV squads were among those in action as the regular season wound down late last week.

See Sports, Pages 22-24.

Guardians needed for kids in court

Historical work is timely parable

• The Middlebury Community Players is readying a contemporary production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.”

See rehearsal photos, Page 30.

ROB ROGERS AND Stephanie Lowe harvest some of this year’s fruit at their Woodman Hill Orchard in Ferrisburgh. This fall the couple has delivered bushels of apples to Shacksbury Cider and welcomed customers on weekends for both pick-your-own and pre-picked apples.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

New owners get an education at orchard

By GAEN MURPHREE FERRISBURGH — It’s been a season of firsts for new orchardists and new orchard owners Rob Rogers and Stephanie Lowe, both 41.

A year ago they purchased Woodman Hill Orchard — a pickyour-own operation in Ferrisburgh with close to 300 fruit trees planted on three acres of a 10-acre property

southeast of Vergennes — and started learning. This fall the couple has been reaping the first harvests of their labors — not just Red Romes and Liberties, Macintoshes and Macouns, but something more.

At the center of the couple’s new business is a love of apples and the fall ritual of pick your own.

“I grew up picking apples all the

time. I have an October birthday.

I have an apple pie every year for my birthday instead of cake. I love apples,” said Lowe.

However else they grow the business, she said, “We always want to do a pick-your-own because ... that’s the joy of fall in Vermont: getting folks into an orchard and (See Orchard, Page 25)

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — State and local judiciary officials are desperately trying to recruit more volunteers to represent the interests of Addison County children who are part of the mounting number of juvenile cases flooding the court system.

The volunteers would act as guardians ad litem (GAL) — community members who make sure the voices of children get heard in court proceedings. These are children who come to the attention of the court for abuse or neglect, behavior issues or in some cases delinquency.

“It makes a huge difference in their lives,” Addison County Deputy State’s Attorney Ashley Hill said of the effect a guardian ad litem can have on a young charge.

“And there is no shortage of work (See Guardians, Page 26)

PAGE 2 — Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017

Residents weigh in on temporary spans Middlebury survey shows support

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — A clear majority of the 250 people who responded to a recent online survey about this past summer’s temporary rail bridges project in downtown Middlebury said they were satisfied with the results and believe the construction impact was less onerous on their lives than they had anticipated.

The 13-question survey was made available to the approximately 800 people who have signed up for the town’s email “alerts” on the $52 million rail bridges project. The project involves replacement of the Merchants Row and Main Street railroad overpasses, a major undertaking expected to last into 2020.

Drainage, a temporary access road to the rear of the Battell Block and utilities relocation work is slated to begin next spring. As a precursor — and as a public safety precaution — crews this past summer demolished to two crumbling 1920s-era spans and replaced them with temporary bridges.

Jim Gish, community liaison and chief spokesman for the rail bridges project, spearheaded the online survey and also authors the bridge construction email alerts. He gave the Middlebury selectboard a general preview of survey results on Oct. 10 and said he would release the findings in daily installments through his email alerts. Gish declined to release that information in its entirety to the media until he had reported the final installment through his email list on Friday, Oct. 20.

A majority of the survey called upon respondents to react — on scales of “excellent” to “good,” or from “satisfied” to “dissatisfied” — to questions related to the lead-up, construction and aftermath of the temporary rail bridges project.

Roughly 80 percent of those responding to the survey were downtown either daily during the summer construction, or at least two to three times a week. Around 74 percent of respondents were Middlebury residents. Sixty-four percent claimed to work in Middlebury and 72 percent reported their travels regularly take them through downtown Middlebury. Also, 62 percent indicated they regularly shop and do business in town.

Here are some key findings: • Around 60 percent of the respondents said that the personal impact of this summer’s construction project was either “better than expected” or “somewhat better than expected.”

• Approximately 80 percent of respondents said they were either very satisfied (130 people) or somewhat satisfied (67 people) with the temporary bridges. Around 8 percent said they were either somewhat dissatisfied (14) or very dissatisfied (6) with the temporary spans.

• About a third of survey takers said the construction project was

pretty much what they expected.

Around 10 percent said the construction was, to varying degrees, worse than they expected.

• An equal number of respondents indicated they were either less confident about the project going forward, or that their expectations remain the same.

• Approximately one-third of respondents admitted making fewer downtown trips than usual in order to avoid the construction. But the majority indicated they continued to come downtown when they needed to.

• One out of every 10 respondents said they came downtown more often while work was going on in an effort to show support for the downtown community.

Gish included a variety of comments offered by respondents, including: - “I was already positive about the project, and feel like this summer’s beginning phase validated that and provided good experience for making the following phases even better.”

- “I am very concerned about the long, long time frame for disruption of travel and easy access to businesses, especially for the elderly and disabled.”

- “The bridges project needs to be done. Too many townspeople in Middlebury (and, perhaps, Vermonters more broadly) will be against any kind of development, any kind of change. This project is necessary.”

- “If there was this level of disruption for just a few weeks, I can’t imagine how downtown and businesses will survive a more extensive shut down.”

Route 116 paving to force some delays for drivers

STARKSBORO/BRISTOL — Drivers may encounter delays when traveling along Route 116 between Bristol and Starksboro this week as repaving of the highway continues.

Construction officials said that the week of Oct. 23 will mark the last week of paving for the sixand-a-half-mile section of road between Bristol village near the Lord’s Prayer Rock to just south of Robinson School in Starksboro vil-

lage. Final paving is scheduled to start Monday in Bristol and progress north, weather permitting.

Crews also will be completing new guardrail installation in Starksboro this week.

General cleanup work will occur throughout the project.

Travel will be reduced to one lane with alternating one-way traffic around all active construction operations. Flaggers will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow.

Expect traffic delays between Bristol village and Starksboro all week.

State officials reminded drivers that it is illegal in Vermont to use any handheld portable electronic devices while driving. The law carries fines of up to $200 with points assessed if the violation occurs in a work zone.

Route 116 from the southeast end of Bristol village to Route 7 in East Middlebury will be paved next year.

Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017 — PAGE 3

State economic development official to head ACEDC Kenney to succeed Scheu in top post

By JOHN FLOWERS tive program provides a cash payMIDDLEBURY — Most employ- ment — based on the projected revers accept the fact that new hires will enue return generated to the state by face a learning curve. prospective qualifying job and payFortunately, it will be more of a roll creation and capital investments straight line than a curve for ç, who — to businesses that then meet pernext month will officially begin his formance requirements. tenure as new executive director of Tax Increment Financing gives the Addison County Economic De- qualifying communities the ability to velopment Corporation, or ACEDC. capture and use most of the increased Kenney joins the ACEDC with 16 local property tax revenues from new years of experience administering development in a specific geographVermont Economic Progress Coun- ic area to pay back investments on cil programs that each year funnel the infrastructure (such as water and millions of dollars in tax incentives sewer connections) to help make that to qualifying businesses seeking to new development possible. grow in the Green But Kenney is Mountain State. now ready to ad“I look forward vocate for business to the opportunity growth at a more reto lead economgional level — with ic development in the ACEDC. Addison County,” Simply put, the Kenney said of his ACEDC’s mission career transition is to help businessduring an interview es, in all stages of at the ACEDC ofgrowth, retain and fices in Middlebury create good-payon Thursday. “It’s a ing jobs in Addison great chance to help County. grow the county’s “It was the opporbusinesses and cretunity to continue ate new opportuniworking in economties for folks in Adic development in dison County.”

Vermont, but with Kenney has en- “This is a more a different focus,” joyed promoting hands-on, feet-onKenney said. “This economic developis a more hands-on, ment at the state- the-ground role, feet-on-the-ground wide level on mul- dealing face to face role, dealing face tiple fronts. Prior to with businesses.” to face with busihis role with VEPC, — Fred Kenney nesses. My position he served (1994 to with the state has 2001) as Vermont been wonderful. coordinator for business, community I’ve learned a lot and worked with a and economic development, housing lot of different companies … But this and transportation issues for U.S. will be more direct contact with emSen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. ployers from the region.”

With VEPC, Kenney has been In his new job, Kenney will interlargely involved with the Vermont act with area entrepreneurs, bankers, Employment Growth Incentive pro- developers and other players in Adgram and Tax Increment Financing dison County’s economic developprograms. ment arena. Like his soon-to-be preThe Employment Growth Incen- decessor, Robin Scheu, Kenney will

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THE ADDISON COUNTY Economic Development Corp. Board has picked Fred Kenney, right, to replace Robin Scheu, left, as executive director of the organization.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

help people jump through logistical, financial and permitting hoops en route to growing their businesses in the county.

Since Kenney has learned the ins and outs of how VEPC’s programs work, he’s in a good position to tell Addison County business people where they can get help if he is unable to accommodate them directly through ACEDC resources.

“One of the strengths that I have is I have experience at both federal and state levels, so I know about all the programs,” he said. “I don’t know about all of them in-depth, but I have a good sense of where to refer people and what resources can be brought to the table for a particular project or need.”

Having a smaller territory to cover will allow Kenney to become more familiar with the people he will be serving.

“At this level, it’s going to be about building relationships and getting out there,” Kenney said.

He vowed to meet with the business community to understand its needs and aspirations, as well as get a sense of any roadblocks that might be standing in the way of increased prosperity. Scheu has already been getting Kenney acquainted with many of the local people with whom he will interact.

Kenney starts his new job Nov. 27.

Scheu will be available through December to assist him in the early going. Kenney will remain as executive director of VEPC until Nov. 25.

Scheu believes the ACEDC has found a perfect match in Kenney.

“I am so excited that Fred took this job,” said Scheu, who is retiring but will continue to represent Middlebury in the Vermont House. “I’ve run this organization for nine years.

It’s my baby. You want to hand it off to someone you feel good about. I couldn’t feel better about this. I have known Fred as long as I’ve been in this job. It’s going to benefit everyone in Addison County, which I’m thrilled about.”

Chris Knapp, chairman of the ACEDC board, said 22 people applied for the executive director position. Like Scheu, he was ecstatic to see Kenney among the applicants.

“The ACEDC hired one of the most experienced and strongest economic directors in the state of Vermont,” Knapp said. “Fred will continue to build on Robin’s great work and the region’s assets to find more and better ways to grow our rural economy. The board believes that Fred’s experience with multiple constituencies around the state will help broaden economic development in Addison County in ways that will benefit us all.”

PAGE 4 — Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017

A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest Editorial TV host shames Trump fans Editor’s note: There was a time in the not so distant past when this paper rejected the daily nativist barbs and the lies and deliberate misinformation spread by Joe Scarborough in this conservative television show, “Morning Joe.” He was, at one point, a champion of Donald Trump and his campaign, and helped him gain popular footing among those disaffected Americans attracted to style over substance.

Trump’s single tactic during the campaign and since his presidency has been to talk ill of his opponents — whether they be fellow Republicans during the primary race or, today, whomever he perceives as his opponent on any particular issue. He needs someone to blame, to put down: Puerto Rico, Democrats, weak Republicans, the FBI, special prosecutors, greedy insurance companies (says the man who is violating the Emoluments Clause), the NFL and players who choose to protest police brutality, and in particular Republicans who dare speak out against Trump’s damaging conduct and actions.

It’s that last point that finally irked Morning Joe, and in late September, he penned a piece worth reprinting. It’s directed at his viewers, or perhaps former viewers, asking them (these supporters of Trump) who they have become? His column is below: ********** “Who are you? I’ve got to say that I really don’t know anymore. It’s kind of a strange turn of events since we went to the same public schools across the Deep South, then attended the same state colleges, cheering wildly on Saturdays for our favorite SEC teams, and spent Sunday mornings together in the same Southern Baptist pews. We even went to Training Union on Sunday nights.

“Remember how our conversations always seemed to turn to politics?

How we criticized Bill Clinton for playing so fast and loose with the truth?

And how shamefully Democrats turned a blind eye to his fabrications and outright lies? Man, how could those Democrats sleep at night?

“And what about how the guy we voted for, George W. Bush, running up the federal debt and launching ill-planned foreign adventures overseas?

We swore that the next time Republicans got in power, we would pressure them to cut spending, attack the debt and put America’s foreign policy on a restrained and reasonable path. After Bush, we grew enraged by President Barack Obama’s efforts to reorder one-sixth of our economy on a straight party-line health-care vote. How reckless was that!

“You and I always agreed that Washington Democrats and Republicans were cut from the same cloth, and that we needed to keep both sides honest. We were united by the shared belief that politicians must put country above party, right?

“Right?

“What happened to you?

“The guys I came up with in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and northwest Florida for more than 40 years would never boo a former American prisoner of war — especially one who refused to return home until the enemy released every one of his buddies in the prison camp.

Southern guys like us loved that “leave no man behind” ethos when John Wayne or Sylvester Stallone exhibited it on movie screens. So why would you even think of booing a man, now fighting for his life, who showed that true grit in real life?

“But boo Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) you did, at the behest of President Trump during a rally in Alabama last week.

“Mike Allen of Axios further reported this week that Trump has been “physically mocking” the thumbs-down gesture McCain used to deliver the deciding vote against the Republican health-care bill in July. Did that mocking involve an imitation of McCain’s stiff arm movements? In case you haven’t read a newspaper in the 45 years since we played on the same Dixie Youth Baseball team together, McCain got the hell beaten out of him by the communists who held him in the Hanoi Hilton for more than five years.

“At that same time, Trump was dodging the draft by claiming that bone spurs stopped him from serving his country in uniform. And yet this crippling condition didn’t stop the spoiled Ivy League student from playing football, tennis and golf. After four draft deferments, Trump graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 on the same day 40 U.S. servicemen were killed in Vietnam.

“Meanwhile, McCain continued receiving the beatings that would forever leave him incapable of lifting his arms over his head. He kept enduring torture because he refused to leave his band of brothers behind.

“Do you have that kind of character? If you booed McCain at last week’s rally, don’t bother answering. Someone has obviously failed you in your life; you probably need to spend some time figuring out who that was. And if you still go to church, you may also want to pray for all those around you who put tribal politics ahead of basic humanity.

“Then maybe you should drive home and tell your children the story of John McCain’s sacrifice. If you can teach your children that lesson of heroism, there’s a chance they might grow up to have more character than the president you now praise.

“And perhaps there just may be hope for our country.”

Floating on air

GINA LEBEAU FINDS some excitement in a game of air hockey at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes last Thursday morning.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Students, community need a renovated Mount Abe A community is defined by it’s people, traditions, local government, and the shared spaces it holds dear. Concert halls, libraries, meeting houses, general stores, favorite restaurants, schools and parks are all the places where you can FEEL the community. What a community values most becomes evident through its allocation of time and money to create and maintain community resources.

We need to ensure that these very special characteristics of the five towns continue to thrive. One

of the ways we can do that is to invest wisely in our future community members, our children.

Our youth deserve an educational structure that matches their potential and reflects our values.

We need a place that is utilized by all that live here, a gathering place, an expression of all we have to offer. Mount Abraham Union High School has the potential to be that place. The innovative teaching approaches through interdisciplinary teams, the many opportunities in technical and practical training,

the flexible scheduling that occurs to ensure student athletes can also tap into their theatrical talents are all testaments to our community’s values.

It is time for our Five Town community to make the same commitment that our predecessors made in 1968. Fifty years ago the people of these towns decided that they wanted to build a union school that would show the commitment they had to excellence for their children. They created (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor

Letter

New stakeholder needed in environmental decisions

(Continued from Page 4) a building that was cutting edge at the time and spared no expense to include items like an indoor pool, a theater, and a planetarium. And while this building continues to serve the community well, it is in much need of updates and repair to bring it back to the state of the art building our predecessors envisioned and built. Now is our time.

Why invest in your local school? Schools are the lifeblood of the community. If we want young families to move here and businesses to choose our towns over others then we must create a place that is vibrant and robust with activities and opportunity.

This is our chance to make the statement that we are proud of our past and determined to create a bright future for our five towns.

We have spent several years doing the assessments, hiring the professionals, hearing from the community. Your school board and district leadership have done an amazing job of tightening the belt and preparing for this moment. If you have questions about the project and what is in the proposal, please reach out and get accurate information. They have put together a financial situation that we really would be remiss to not take advantage of. It is often said that actions speak louder than words. We can no longer continue to say that we value education in this community and not act to renovate the Mount Abraham Union High School, our community resource. This project is the right choice at the right time.

Troy Paradee Mt. Abe Renovation Committee, Bristol Sarah Crum Bristol

Most of us recognize that we face numerous environmental crises. We have a fairly good understanding of the origins of these problems. And we have some ideas about solutions. One of the proposed solutions is to give more “stakeholders” a seat at the table with corporate shareholders or lobbyists influencing the regulatory process. Stakeholders are individuals and groups who are affected by decisions made by governmental bodies and corporations.

Corporate shareholders typically seek to maximize profits in any way that is legally allowable. Consequently, as the United Nations Environment Program has calculated, none of the world’s biggest industries actually makes a profit without creating deferred social and environmental costs greater than their profit margins, costs and damages that will have to be repaid or repaired in the future.

If humans, acting as labor unions and organized communities, are barely able to articulate their interests and get action in corporate boardrooms and within governmental deliberations, then surely Mother Nature ranks as a silent and disenfranchised stakeholder. The Maori of New Zealand are attempting to correct this imbalance by obtaining personhood status for a sacred river. Currently a Denver lawyer is seeking legal personhood for the Colorado River, so that the body of water might be better protected, on an equal legal footing with humans.

The idea is not new. Native Americans have always embraced the idea of kinship with nature; they see plants, animals and natural features as our co-equals. In recent struggles over oil pipelines, Native groups have attempted to speak on behalf of sacred rivers and sites. In 1971, one year after the first Earth Day, Dr. Seuss published “The Lorax,” with a character who speaks for the trees who have no tongues. In ADDISON COUNTY 1989, “Time” magazine made history when its “person of the year” was the planet earth featured on the front cover wrapped in plastic and twine.

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I can imagine that such a position would be so intriguing and so honorable that there would be competition among those seeking the role.

If the U.S. Supreme Court can bestow personhood on inanimate corporations with its Citizens United decision, certainly we can extend similar recognition to Mother Nature.

And maybe, just maybe, as Vermont has led the nation with adopting civil unions and with its environmental and social programs, we will see other local governmental bodies in other states designate a “stakeholder for nature.” In time, perhaps state governments will twig to Dr. Seuss’s idea of giving the trees a voice. And most importantly, perhaps we will all begin to listen to what Mother Nature is struggling to tell us.

Randy Kritkausky Whiting

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Racial insensitivity alleged in Middlebury

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police are voicing concern about what they described as three recent, separate reports of “racial epithets directed at nonwhite pedestrians.”

In one case, police said a white man riding in a passing car allegedly shouted a racist insult at a pedestrian. In the other cases, it was a white man who allegedly approached pedestrians and shouted racist insults at them, according to police.

“In no case did the offended pedestrian recognize or have any prior contact with the offender,” Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley wrote in a press release about the incidents. “These events are considered to be racially motivated.”

In response to follow-up questions, Hanley said the victims in the three cases were members of the Middlebury College community. Hanley said his information indicates the incidents occurred on the periphery of the college campus.

Hanley stressed this type of activity is a crime.

“It undermines community safety and security and fosters an atmosphere of racial animosity,” he said. “It will not be tolerated.”

Hanley urged victims and/or witnesses of such behavior to im-

mediately report it to police, at 388-3191.

In the meantime, Hanley has been speaking with Middlebury College Public Safety officials about getting the word out on these incidents.

These are not the first complaints about racial insensitivity in the county’s shire town this year.

As reported in the Addison Independent, some local residents of color were taken aback with the display of the Confederate flag at two East Middlebury homes this past August. Some of those residents appeared at a subsequent school board meeting to report allegations of racial profiling, insensitive comments directed toward children on school buses and a fight in the boys’ locker room at Middlebury Union High School that was allegedly precipitated by a racial comment.

Also, someone this month spray-painted graffiti on Middlebury College buildings alleging racism (See story, Page 17).

The ACSD board last month unanimously approved the membership and charge of a new Task Force on Racism, Bias and Discrimination that will spend the next four months looking at ways to help Middlebury-area schools address “explicit and implicit bias” in district schools.

PAGE 6 — Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017

ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Mabel Fay, 94, Vergennes VERGENNES — Mabel M. Fay 6, 1923, and lived in Vergennes. A (Reese), 94, died on Wednesday, full obituary will be published in the Oct. 18, 2017. She was born on Nov. Addison Independent at a later date.

THE TASTING ROOM at the Shacksbury cidery on the north side of the Kennedy Brothers Building in Vergennes will formally open this Saturday afternoon. The cider maker is transitioning its production into this building.

Shacksbury to celebrate its new Vergennes cidery

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VERGENNES — Shacksbury Cider will mark the formal opening of its Vergennes cidery and tast‑ ing room on Saturday, Oct. 28. The public is invited to come see what the hard cider maker has set up in the Kennedy Brothers Building at 11 Main St. The event will include hard and sweet cider from Shacksbury, as well as beer from Hired Hand Brewing Co. in Vergennes, food from the Almost Home food truck, and music from The Balladeer & The Bluesman. Festivities will also feature apple pressing and lawn games, as well as an outdoor fire pit.

Halloween costumes are welcome.

“We’re thrilled to call Vergennes home, and look forward to celebrat‑ ing with our new neighbors,” said Shacksbury co-founder David Dolginow.

Nell Newman, of the Nell Newman Foundation, will cut the ribbon at the grand opening. The daughter of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Nell Newman is a philanthropist and proponent of organic and sustainable agriculture.

The celebration officially marks

Shacksbury’s move to Vergennes, where the cidery now occupies an early 1900s creamery; at the turn of the century, farmers gathered here to send their milk by rail to market. The cider joins a growing collection of businesses now located in the revi‑ talized Kennedy Brothers complex, rehabilitated in recent years by Lillian Kennedy and Bob Feuerstein.

Founded in 2013 by Colin Davis and Dolginow, Shacksbury brewed its first ciders in Davis’s Shoreham barn before moving much of its production to Vermont Refrigerated Storage in Shoreham. The cidery will continue to use VRS space for production and warehousing.

In the four years since, Shacksbury has grown to include nine employ‑ ees, and Shacksbury’s awardwinning ciders are now distributed in 28 states. Shacksbury makes its ciders from a blend of wild-foraged apples collected throughout the Champlain Valley, as well as culti‑ vated fruit from their orchard partner Sunrise Orchards. The cidery also collaborates with orchard partners in England and Spain, selling cider made from their apples.

Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017 — PAGE 7

THE PERFECT milkshake Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Malt Raw Egg Monument Farms Whole Milk SIR RICHARD AND Lady Isabel Burton will be the subject of Shalom Goldman’s presentation at the Sheldon Museum’s Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Goldman to speak at Sheldon dinner MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Burtons produced their own versions College Professor of Religion of the “Arabian Nights.” Together, Shalom Goldman is the keynote they were involved in many public speaker for the Henry Sheldon controversies. Their work remains Museum’s Annual controversial Dinner Meeting, today.

Goldman’s which will be held on Sir Richard presentation will Wednesday, Nov. 1, Francis Burton highlight the at the college’s Kirk (1821-1890) and controversies and Alumni Center at 217 compare their Golf Course Road in his wife Lady respective versions of Isabel Burton Middlebury.

“Arabian Nights.”

In his talk “The (1831-1896) G o l d m a n Devil Drivers” specializes in the were peripatetic relationships between Goldman and will share stories about adventurers who Islam, Christianity 19th-century Victorian traveled widely, and Judaism. He grew Scholars/Adventurers researched up in New York City Richard and Isabel as an orthodox Jew Burton. Sir Richard extensively, and for whom religion Francis Burton (1821- wrote about their was a central focal 1890) and his wife experiences. point of everyday life.

Lady Isabel Burton He sees religion as a (1831-1896) were communal force and peripatetic adventurers who traveled a public issue, and he has spent a widely, researched extensively, and career following those principles. A wrote about their experiences. former colleague remarks “Sitting in Sir Richard explored Africa and a room with him is so intellectually Asia, chronicling a wide variety of energizing … He knows how to pull human behaviors (especially sexual in literature and religion and art practices). Lady Burton was also a and opera, and he really sees how writer and a publisher. Each of the the connections of the mind and

the universe work. I find him spellbinding.”

It stands to reason that “Devil Drivers” will continue in that vein —taking the audience on an exotic journey of personal and public issues of the Victorian era.

Cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., followed

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UVM-Porter Medical progress report in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Middlebury Regional EMS Conference Center, 55 Collins Dr. A town hall meeting for a six-month progress report and update on the recent affiliation between Porter Medical Center and the UVM Health Network. Dr. Fred Kniffin of Porter and Dr. John Brumstead, president of UVM Health network will speak. Free and open to the public. More info at 802-388-4744

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Financial aid workshop in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., Middlebury High School. Offered by VSAC, this free workshop is designed to help families fill out the FAFSA and Vermont grant applications, ask questions, and learn about the college financial aid process. Internet access available and space is limited. Register at fsaid. ed.gov.

Book discussion in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7-8:00 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Meet and discuss “Field Notes from a Catastrophe” by Elizabeth Kolbert. Open to everyone, the Vermont Book Shop (VBS) Book Discussions are held the last Tuesday of every month in the store.

Milk and Honey Quilter’s Guild monthly meeting in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Quitler Marya Lowe will illustrate her journey from a very traditional quilter’s world into art quilts, with an extensive sampling of her work, plus the glass tumbler that helped kick start her transition. More info contact 802-425-4043.

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Red Cross blood drive in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Proctor Hall, 58 Hepburn Rd., Middlebury College.

ANESU early education developmental screening in Bristol. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1-3:30 p.m., Early Education classroom, Bristol Elementary School, 57 Mountain St. Free. Children three years old by Sept. 1 or four years old not previously screened are invited to attend. More info at 802-453-3674.

“Finding Stories in Unexpected Places” story circle in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Part of the monthly story circle for listening and sharing.

“Zero Weeks” preview and discussion in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Kirk Alumni Center, 217 Golf Course Rd. This film lays out a compelling argument for guaranteed paid leave for the American worker. A panel discussion on the need for statewide familyleave insurance program in Vermont will follow the film. RSVP at tinyurl.com/ybx3qwbs.

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“The Owl - Silent Predator” program in Vergennes. Thursday, Oct. 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Take a close look at the owl. Long imbued with a mystical reputation, silent in flight and having unrivaled hearing and sight, an owl can hunt in total darkness. From very small to the size of a three-year-old person, owls live from the northern climes of the Arctic to the heat of great deserts. Separate fact from fantasy and gain a better understanding of this majestic bird. Pre-registration is required.

Ages five and up. More info contact Rachel Plant at 802-877-2211 or go to bixbylibrary.org/ owl-youth-program/.

“The Microbial Worlds Inside Us” talk in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., Room 216, Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College.

Dr. Libusha Kelley, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, will discuss how the microbes living in our body can influence human health Free and open to the public.

Artists reception and open house in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m., Marble

Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. The Friends of Bixby Library’s final sale of the year. The sale includes all current inventory — DVDs/CD audiobooks, cookbooks, craft books, fiction, gardening, nonfiction, hardcover, and paperback. Enormous selection of good quality children’s books for all ages including young adult hardcover. Follow the signs to this Blow-out Book Sale on the lower level.

“Stranger Things” party in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m., Stonecutter Spirits, 1197 Exchange St., Suite A. Get pulled into the Upside Down with Stonecutter Spirits for the launch of season two of the favorite ’80s-inspired thriller.

Costumes always welcome.

Children’s Halloween party in Bristol. Friday, Oct. 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Holley Hall. Bring your ghosties and ghoulies for games, music, food and face painting. Dux the Balloon Guy will be there. Goodie bags and costume parade will wrap up the event. Free.

Artists Reception in Vergennes. Friday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m., Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St. A reception and wine tasting for prints created at “Small City Prints Big” on Oct. 14.

Table of Grace free meal in Vergennes.

Friday, Oct. 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church. The menu will include roast pork, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, vegetable and dessert. Come and bring your friends. Free.

Fall hoedown in Weybridge. Friday, Oct. 27, e ic n d Ja 6-8 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School, Quaker Ryan, left, an others Helen nes Residential Care m Village Rd. Join friends for an evening of fun and d o g y ir fa nes. wands, at Vergen dancing with live music by Rick Klein & Peter THEIR magic loween Open House at 34 North St. in Vergen H IT W G IN r the Hal Macfarlane, with caller Don Stratton. All ages 5-6 p.m.

PRACTIC fo m y o ad fr , re 28 g . n Oct etti and abilities are welcome. Seasonal treats and Moore are g and visit on Saturday, e heartier fare, a silent auction and door prizes.

Home. Com Otter Creek Harvest Festival in Middlebury.

Admission by donation. Proceeds to benefit Friday, Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m., The Residence at Weybridge Elementary Fund. More info at Trail Financial, 5 Court St., Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. A lively afternoon 802-545-2113.

2nd Floor. Local artist Judy Albright’s paintof seasonal foods and beverages, live music by Medieval Castle and Pumpkin party in ings, “Tea & Co.” will be on display as part of the Bob Recupero and Steve Thurston, horse-drawn Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8:30 p.m., Helen firm’s opening celebration. The exhibit features wagon rides, face painting, games and more, all Porter Nursing Home, 30 Porter Dr. This year pastel still-life paintings celebrating the meditain celebration of Autumn. Bring your family to this the lobby and community room will be dressed tive practice of sharing a cup of tea. community wide festival. Free and open to the up like a medieval castle for this largely indoor Nancy Kilgore in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 26, public. Handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan event, and pumpkins will be on hand for carving.

6:30-8 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.

Free and open to the public.

St. Award-winning Vermont novelist Kilgore will com.

Live Storytelling in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, read from and discuss her latest novel “Wild 6-7:30 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main Mountain” which is set in Vermont. Sponsored Scott Symposium in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, 3-6 p.m., Conference Room, Robert A. Jones St. In conjunction with his exhibition, “Driving the by the Vermont Book Shop.

House, Middlebury College. A cross-disciplinBack Roads: In Search of Old-Time Vermonters,” Greater Middlebury Climate Economy Initiative ary round-table discussion on the Protestant photographer, documentarian and author Ethan community meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Reformation and its relevance across the Hubbard will share stories about the people he Oct. 26, 6:30- 9 p.m., American Legion Post 27, curriculum. met and photographed against a backdrop of 49 Wilson Rd. How does a Vermont community projected portraits. The event is free and open to become a national model by pioneering initia- Book sale in Vergennes. Friday, Oct. 27, 3-6 p.m., tives that increase economic opportunity and affordability while also tackling climate change?

This is the opportunity for Addison County citizens to come together to choose priorities and line up for action.

“Glengarry Glen Ross” on stage in Middlebury.

Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Come see David Mamet’s dark comedy focusing on five desperate, funny, conniving real estate salespeople who must make a sales quota or risk losing their jobs.

Directed by Richard Romagnoli. For mature audiences. Tickets: $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 9. middlebury.edu/arts/boxoffice or 802-443-3168.

Scott Symposium in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Conference Room, Robert A. Jones House, Middlebury College. “The Protestant Reformation and its Legacies” will be the subject of this lecture for general audiences, explaining the cultural and theological significance of the events of 1517 in late medieval and early modern European context.

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A Story of Art: Gifts and Bequests from Charles Moffett ’67 and Lucinda Herrick in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, 12:30 p.m., Middlebury College Museum of Art, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Join Assistant Professor of History of Art and Architecture and exhibition curator Carrie Anderson and some of the students who participated with her in the January term project leading to the exhibition. Free. museum.middlebury.edu or 802-443-2291

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DON’T MISS WEYBRIDGE School’s fall hoedown on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m., at Weybridge School on Quaker Village Rd. Admission is by donation for food, prizes and lots of fun to benefit the Weybridge Elementary Fund.

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MICROBIOLOGIST LIBUSHA KELLEY will discuss “The Microbial Worlds Inside Us” in Middlebury on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 4:30 p.m., Room 216, Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College. Microbes like this cluster of Escherichia coli may figure in the discussion.

the public. Complimentary food and drink will be served as well.

“Glengarry Glen Ross” on stage in Middlebury.

Friday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College.

Come see David Mamet’s dark comedy focusing on five desperate, funny, conniving real estate salespeople who must make a sales quota or risk losing their jobs. Directed by Richard Romagnoli.

For mature audiences. Tickets: $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 9. middlebury.edu/arts/boxoffice or 802-443-3168.

Heath Quartet performs in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. The Heath Quartet performs a rich, mixed repertoire program including works by Haydn, Tippett, Bach, and Mendelssohn. Pre-concert lecture by Professor of Music Larry Hamberlin, 7:00 p.m., Room 221. Reserved seating. Tickets: $28 General public/$22 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students.

On sale to PASS Members 9/6, ID holders 9/11, general public 9/14. middlebury.edu/arts/boxoffice or 802-443-3168.

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Green Mountain Club Snake Mountain hike in Addison. Saturday, Oct. 28, Snake Mountain trailhead. A moderate 3.5-mile hike with a gradual ascent of 980 feet. Great views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. A family-friendly and dog-friendly hike. Wear appropriate clothing, bring water, a snack and hiking poles if desired. More info contact David Andrews, vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-388-4894, or Mike Greenwood mike802vt@ comcast.net. For more activities, visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

“Fill the Firehouse” food drive in 5-Town area.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, firehouses in Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro. Five-town area firehouses will be open and accepting donations of non-perishable items for the Have A Heart Food Shelf in Bristol.

There will also be a drop off site in front of the Bristol Shaw’s.

Book sale in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. The Friends of Bixby Library’s final sale of the year. The sale includes all current inventory — DVDs/CD audiobooks, cookbooks, craft books, fiction, gardening, nonfiction, hardcover, and paperback. Enormous selection of good quality children’s books for all ages including young adult hardcover. Follow the signs to this Blow-out Book Sale on the lower level.

Local Travel Group trip to Rokeby in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 9:45 a.m., ACTR Park & Ride, Exchange St. Take the ACTR bus to Rokeby for the 11 a.m. tour. Have a picnic lunch then go through the new museum and exhibits. Return

bus at 2:15 p.m. Bus fare $4 each way/$2 for 60 or over. Museum entry fee $10/$9 for 65 and over.

Contact Jan Walker at janwalkervt@together.net or 802-388-4220.

Living with chronic pain workshop in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Terrace. The first session of a free six-week workshop focused on those who suffer from chronic pain, to understand the characteristics of chronic pain and to assist with pain management. Workshop continues on Saturdays through Dec. 9. No class Nov. 25. Pre-registration required. More info contact Susan Bruce at 802-382-3406 or sbruce@portermedical.com.

Shacksbury Cider tasting room grand opening in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 28, noon-6 p.m., 11 Main St. Food truck, cider, cellar tours and music from local artists. Free and family friendly.

Great Cherry Woodwork auction in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 28, doors open at noon, 1 p.m. public reception, 2 p.m. live auction, Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT is turning its theater into a showroom for hand-crafted cherry wood furniture, sculpture and more. The completed pieces will be displayed at Town Hall Theater October 24-28 and then sold in a live auction on Oct. 28. Fifty percent of the purchase price will go to the woodworker and fifty percent to Town Hall Theater. Free. More info contact Town Hall Theater at 802-382-9222 or 802-388-1436.

Bear-a-palooza in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. An afternoon of everything bear. Portraits with a favorite bear, story read-aloud, bear puppets or print making, illustrate a bear story, and more.

Author Ashley Wolff will be on hand to read from some of her books. Free. More info at 802-3882117 or HenrySHeldonMuseum.com.

“Glengarry Glen Ross” on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Come see David Mamet’s dark comedy focusing on five desperate, funny, conniving real estate salespeople who must make a sales quota or risk losing their jobs. Directed by Richard Romagnoli. For mature audiences. Tickets: $15 General public/$12 Midd ID holders/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 9. middlebury.edu/arts/ boxoffice or 802-443-3168.

“Paterson” on screen in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 28, 3 and 8 p.m., Sunderland Language Center, Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College. An intimate look at a week in the life of a bus driver and aspiring poet in urban New Jersey. Free. middlebury.edu/art or 802-443-3168.

Halloween fun in New Haven. Saturday, Oct. 28, 4-8:30 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. The event begins with trunk or treat decorating at 4 p.m., followed by trunk or treating from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and other activities until 8:30 p.m. Check out the decorated vehicles and collect candy from tricked out trunks. Prizes for scariest

and most interactive trunks, by people’s choice.

Cars and costumed people needed. Free. More info at 802-453-5978.

Fairy Godmothers and Wizards meet and greet in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct 28, 5-6 p.m., Vergennes Residential Care Home, 34 North St. These community elders only dress to greet young visitors on Halloween. The fairy godmothers and wizards have been working all year collecting and creating surprise treats to make the evening extra special. No reservations needed.

Medieval Castle and Pumpkin party in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 28, 6-8:30 p.m., Helen Porter Nursing Home, 30 Porter Dr. This year the lobby and community room will be dressed up like a medieval castle for this largely indoor event, and pumpkins will be on hand for carving. Free and open to the public.

Halloween costume dance in New Haven.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 6-8:30 p.m., New Haven Town Hall, 78 North St. Join in on the spirit of Halloween following the town’s annual Trunk-n-Treat. Dinner options available at the Village Green Market.

All are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m., dancing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Prizes awarded. Tickets $5 per person/$20 per family. All proceeds benefit Beeman Elementary School.

Truck-or-Treat and a lasagna dinner in Salisbury.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 6-8:30 p.m., Salisbury Community School, 286 Kelly Cross Rd. Put on that Halloween costume and join Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department to trick-or-treat through fire trucks and meet the firefighters.

Tickets $10 adults/$5 for kids/five and under free.

Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and Truck-or-Treat starts at 7:30 p.m.

Halloween Dance in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 28, 7-11 p.m., Eagles Club, 67 New Haven Rd. Doors open at 6:30 for light snacks. Music by Joe River Mobil DJ. Prizes for best costumes. Proceeds go to the Addison County Eagles scholarship fund.

Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door. More info at 802-877-2055.

Gang of Thieves Masquerade Ball in Vergennes.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Come see this Burlingtonbased band and get creative with your costume.

Doors open at 7:30. Cash bar. General seating.

John Funkhouser Quartet on stage in Brandon.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear this quartet of forward thinking jazz musicians. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802-247-4295, info@ brandon-music.net or brandon-music.net.

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Halloween party in Middlebury.

Sunday, Oct. 29, noon-2 p.m., Swift House Inn, 25 Stewart Ln. Middlebury College’s Page One Literacy Program invites the community to come play games, decorate cookies and pumpkins, read spooky stories and celebrate Halloween. Costumes are encouraged for all ages. Coffee and cider will be provided. All minors need to be accompanied by an adult.

Spooktacular in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 29, 1-3 p.m., location TBA. Bring your hobgoblins, grumpkins and snarks out for an afternoon of Halloween fun. Music, games and a costume trick or treat parade down Main Street.

Costume Dance Party and Trunk or Treat in Vergennes. Sunday, Oct. 29, 1-3 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 100 Armory Ln. Start with the costume karaoke dance party with DJ Amanda Rock, followed by trunk or treat in the parking lot.

For people who live out of town and don’t get trick or treaters, and anyone with ambulatory issues.

All vehicles must arrive half an hour in advance.

Prizes will be given for the top three trunks. Trunk providers are responsible for their own candy or treats. To register a vehicle for trunk or treat, contact Martha DeGraaf at 802-349-0299 or email at marsulli@aol.com.

Timothy Duch Jazz Piano on stage in Middlebury.

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Jazz piano music with Tim Duch, a member of the Moose Crossing Jazz Trio. Some of Tim’s musical influences are: Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Art Tatum, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, Bud Powell, and Keith Jarrett. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music

Series. Free and open to the public. Handicap accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Paint-N-Sip fundraiser in Vergennes. Sunday, Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m., Eagles Club, 67 New Haven Rd. Two hours of fun painting with local artist Jackie Rivers. Paint on slate or 11” x 14” canvas.

Proceeds go to support the Miss Vermont pageant. Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door.

More info at 802-349-9315 or facebook.com/ paintwithjackie.

St. Peter’s Harvest Supper in Vergennes. Sunday, Oct. 29, 4 and 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St. Come enjoy a homemade meal without all the work. Feast on Turkey with all the fixings and home-made pie for dessert. Tickets $10 adults/$5 children 6-12/5 & under free.

Tickets available at St. Peter’s Rectory 85 South Maple St., or call the rectory at 802-877-2367 to reserve tickets.

“Who is a Jew?” talk in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Upper Meeting Room, St. Stephen’s Church, 3 Main St. Shalom Goldman, Professor of Religion at Middlebury College, will talk about his new book, “Jewish-Christian Difference and Modern Jewish Identity,” exploring the question through stories of creative and influential “converts and apostates.” Cider, wine and appetizers will be served.

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Economic opportunity in climate action talk in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Danforth Pewter, 52 Seymour St. Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) for an interactive public event and informative panel discussion focusing on the economic opportunities for Vermont in combating climate change. Panelists available for pre- and post-event interviews. More info contact Amber at acollett@vnrc.org.

Poetry from the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 30, 7-8:30 p.m., Unity Hall, Congregational Church of Middlebury, 2 Main St. Bristol resident and Otter Creek Poet Larry Jones will share a portion of his poetry, written while on the pilgrimage this past summer. Each poem will be accompanied by slides and/or videos, and there will be a time for questions and answers. Free. All are welcome.

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Cyber Security Seminar for business in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 8-10 a.m., National Bank of Middlebury, 30 Main St. A free, informative seminar for businesses to help owners get up to date on the latest critical cyber security information, and equip them with the know-how to keep their businesses and their customers safe. Todd Sears from Vermont Emergency Management will speak. Breakfast snacks will be provided. RSVP at nbmvt.com.

Trick and trunk gathering in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.. Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 North Pleasant St.

LIVEMUSIC Zephrus in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 20, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Dark Star Project in Bristol. Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Hatch 31.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music Stella Blue Sky in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Heath Quartet in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

The Horsetraders Halloween party in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 28, Two Brothers Tavern.

Gang of Thieves in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

The Kings Singers in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Mead Chapel.

Hollar General in Ripton. Saturday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House Go online to see a full listing of ONGOINGEVENTS

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Heath Quartet to play Bach Oct. 27 at Mahaney The quartet has performed Returning to Middlebury College with a new Gramophone award extensively in North America, and second violinist in tow, the including their New York debut extraordinary Heath Quartet will at Carnegie Hall, and subsequent treat audiences to a rich, mixed concerts for Great Performers at repertoire program including Lincoln Center and the Phillips works by Haydn, Tippett, Bach and Collection. They have also appeared Mendelssohn on Friday, Oct. 27, at many of the world’s most at 8 p.m., in Robison Hall at the prestigious venues and festivals.

A free pre-concert talk by Larry Mahaney Center for the Arts.

The dynamic and charismatic Hamberlin will begin at 7 p.m. in the Heath Quartet (Oliver Heath, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Room violin; Sara Wolstenholme, violin; 221.

Tickets are $28 for the Gary Pomeroy, viola; general public, and are and Christopher Murray, on sale at 802-443-6433 cello) is one of the most or middlebury.edu/arts/ exciting British chamber tickets. The Mahaney ensembles of the moment.

Center is located at 72 Formed in 2002 at Porter Field Road in the Royal Northern College of Music,

by Greg Pahl Middlebury, just off Route 30 south. Free they were selected for parking is available representation by Young curbside on Route 30 or Classical Artists Trust.

Among their many honors are a in the Center for the Arts parking lot.

Borletti-Buitoni Special Ensemble THE JOHN FUNKHOUSER Scholarship; the Ensemble Prize at QUARTET AT BRANDON the 2012 Festspiele Mecklenburg- MUSIC The John Funkhouser Quartet Vorpommern; the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society’s Young will perform at Brandon Music on Artists Award in 2013; and most Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

The Quartet gives the impression recently, a 2016 Gramophone from their relaxed and informal Chamber Award.

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THE JOHN FUNKHOUSER Quartet brings their unique version of jazz to Brandon Music on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

demeanor, both on and off stage, that they’ve been friends for years — because they have. Together in various combinations and incarnations for over 15 years, this quartet of forward thinking jazz musicians exudes true confidence

ADAM DRIVER PLAYS a routine-driven bus driver and poet in Jim Jarmusch’s “Paterson,” on screen at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Middlebury College’s Dana Auditorium.

of the kind that can only come from long-term trust and friendship.

The Quartet has covered much musical ground together, playing everything from old-time swing music to avant-garde jazz, from rock/ jam music to Greek and Bulgarian folk songs, and all the while putting their unique stamp of truthfulness and integrity on everything they play.

Their eclectic concert at Brandon Music will reflect Funkhouser’s recent studies of North Indian classical music, employing the deep serenity, pathos and light of ragas he has been studying in recent months, as well as the band’s enthusiasm for New Orleans street music, ‘70s funk and prog rock, the Great American Songbook, South African jazz, Chopin and American folk music.

The John Funkhouser Quartet have headlined the Jazz In June festival in Oklahoma City and played at major music festivals nationwide.

Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25.

Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show.

Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music. net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

THE GREAT CHERRY WOODCRAFT EXHIBIT AT THT Town Hall Theater is turning its theater into a showroom for

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handcrafted cherry wood furniture, sculpture and more Tuesday, Oct. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 28.

Called The Great Cherry Woodcraft Exhibit, this event is the first of its kind for the theater.

A stunning pile of cherry planks has been drying in Peter and Joann Langrock’s barn for over 60 years.

The property’s prior owners, Douglas and Elizabeth Baker, improved the forest in the mid 1930’s and had the mature cherry trees logged. The wood has been stored in the hay barn ever since with planks ranging in size from five to 18 feet in length.

Now these planks have been transformed by Vermont artisans into beautiful and diverse creations for a one-of-a-kind exhibit.

Back in May, Town Hall Theater asked area woodworkers to create interesting, imaginative items out of this beautiful material.

Tables, cutting boards, an electric guitar, sculpture — there were no restrictions. Much of the fun in this project is seeing what skilled artisans can dream up, and the artisans have not disappointed.

The completed pieces will be displayed at Town Hall Theater Oct. 24-28 and then sold in a live auction at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. Fifty percent of the purchase price will go to the woodworker and 50 percent to Town Hall Theater. The public is welcome to join the woodworkers for a reception at 1 p.m. on Saturday prior to the auction. Doors will open on Saturday at noon.

Free entry. For more information, call THT at 382-9222 or 388-1436.

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS AT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE The Middlebury College Department of Theater launches its 2017-18 season with David Mamet’s incendiary “Glengarry Glen Ross” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Seeler Studio Theatre at the Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Additional performances will take place on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017 — PAGE 11

Cosmic Forecast For the week of October 23

TOWN HALL THEATER presents the Great Cherry Woodcraft Exhibit, Tuesday, Oct 24- Saturday, Oct 28, in the main theater.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Director Richard Romagnoli calls the play “an acid-dipped comedy focusing on four desperate, funny, conniving real estate salesmen who must make a sales quota or risk losing their jobs. Their frantic attempts are variously humorous, pitiful and triumphant.”

David Mamet has been a notable, at times controversial, playwright, screenwriter, and director since 1976, when his first works appeared off Broadway. With “American Buffalo,” he made the transition to Broadway, where both “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Speed-the-Plow” received the Tony Award for best play; the 2005 production of “Glengarry” was awarded the Tony for best revival. Many of Mamet’s plays, including “Glengarry Glen Ross,” have been made into films.

“Glengarry Glen Ross” is for mature audiences only.

Tickets are $15 for the general public. For tickets or information, call 802-443-6433 or visit go.middlebury.edu/arts.

The

Mahaney Center for the Arts is located at 72 Porter Field Road in Middlebury, just off Route 30 south.

Free parking is available.

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2017-2018 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2016 USA/France/Germany film, “Paterson,” directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Paterson (Adam Driver) is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey. Every day, Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer. He goes home to his wife, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani).

By contrast, Laura’s world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily, each a different and inspired project.

The film will be shown at 3 and (See Beat, Page 13)

ARIES: March 21-April 20.

Aries, embrace that others see you as a role model.

There may be someone close to you who holds you in strong regard. Pay attention to the influence you have on others.

TAURUS: April 21-May 21. Taurus, a difficult problem will ultimately prove very rewarding when you find the solution. Embrace this challenge and give it your best shot. You will be glad you did.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, attempt to connect with people on a deeper level for the next several days. Your home is a place of comfort and your personal sanctuary, and you can make it that for others, too.

CANCER: June 22July 22. Cancer, slow down a little and take time to smell the roses.

A breather can help you appreciate all the things you have and give time to show that appreciation.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. Your focus this week will be on acquisitions.

You may be renovating a home or business or simply updating a wardrobe. Keep track of your spending.

VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept.

22. Virgo, change is stirring things up in a way that should be beneficial for you. See where this excitement takes you and brace yourself for whatever comes your way.

LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Libra, make an effort to be more financially prudent in the coming weeks. Some patience and discipline now will pay big dividends down the road.

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S A G I T TA R I U S : Nov. 23-Dec. 21. This is an excellent time to express your feelings, Sagittarius. Others will be receptive to your thoughts, and a new relationship may be on the horizon.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, you may need to develop some thick skin as you begin taking on a new project. You’re fully capable, so don’t listen to any potential doubters.

AQUARIUS: Jan. 21-Feb. 18.

Your motivation must come from within this week, Aquarius. Others are not around to be your cheer squad. Your inner drive is there; it just may need a boost.

PISCES: Feb. 19-March 20. Pisces, keep to yourself this week if you feel unwanted conflict is coming. Enjoy some solitary time until the waters calm down.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 22 Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Actor (42) OCTOBER 23 Ireland Baldwin, Model (22) OCTOBER 24 Daya, Singer (19) OCTOBER 25 Ciara, Singer (32) OCTOBER 26 Pat Sajak, Host (71) OCTOBER 27 Simon Le Bon, Singer (59) OCTOBER 28 Joaquin Phoenix, Actor (43)

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Children’s center receives award MIDDLEBURY — Otter Creek Child Center recently received a Children’s Literacy Foundation AtRisk Grant Award. The grant entitles Otter Creek to receive $1,500 worth of new children’s books. As part of the grant, author Elizabeth Bluemle

— “My Father the Dog,” “How do you Wokka Wokka?” — will run a storytelling seminar for Otter Creek parents and then do her own storytelling with children at the center. Every child at the storytelling will receive two free books.

DAVID MAMET’S “Glengarry Glen Ross” will be performed by Middlebury College students on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sarah DeLappe (right) and Lucy Prebble (left) take leading roles in the production.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 11) again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on College Street (Route 125). It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be two live performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for The Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else.

Alternately hosted by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley, come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

Then, on Saturday, the tavern presents a Halloween Bash with The Horse Traders, at 9 p.m. To some, the Halloween Bash is the most festive night of the year in the Lounge.

Between the music, the decor and the costumes (everyone comes in costume — including the band and the bartenders) this party is not to be missed. Prizes are awarded to the most-creatively dressed in a number of different categories. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 802-388-0002.

GANG OF THIEVES MASQUERADE BALL AT VOH The Burlington-based band, Gang of Thieves, is bringing their big-city talent to the little city of Vergennes on Saturday, Oct. 28, in the Vergennes Opera House, at 7:30 p.m. Be prepared for an evening of upbeat, lively music and vocals.

Some unique local talent will be the opening act. The doors and cash bar open at 7 p.m. This will be a great night for all ages to enjoy.

Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the

door. For more information, contact the Vergennes Opera House at 802877-6737 or via email at info@ vergennesoperahouse.org.

DINE THE UNITED WAY United Way of Addison County P.O. Box 555 Middlebury, VT 05753

802.388.7189 www.UnitedWayAddisonCounty.org For 50 years United Way of Addison County has been providing food resources for this community.

This year, don’t just go out to eat, go out to eat AND feed another. When you dine at these restaurants during Dine the United Way, a portion of your meal sales will come back to UWAC. We will then turn that money around to support the programs and services in our community working to fight hunger. Don’t see your favorite local restaurant? Encourage them to give UWAC a call!

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2017 Green Peppers Restaurant 10 Washington St Middlebury VT 05753 10% of proceeds on 10/15-11/13 Mondays

The Storm Café 3 Mill St. Middlebury VT 05753 10% of proceeds on 11/7-10 Breakfast/Lunch

Fire & Ice Restaurant 26 Seymour St. Middlebury VT 05753 10% of proceeds on 11/16, 11/21

KB Café/Kennedy Brothers 11 Main St. Vergennes VT 05491 5% of proceeds on 10/15-11/25 Tuesdays

Morgan’s Tavern (at Middlebury Inn) 14 Court Square, Middlebury VT 05753 15% of proceeds on 11/8-10 • 388-4961

Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn 3629 Ethan Allen Highway New Haven VT 05472 5% of proceeds on 11/22,24,25

Stone Leaf Teahouse 111 Maple St. Middlebury VT 05753 $1 donated from every Chai tea sold on Fridays 10/20-12/1

Hatch 31 31 Main St. Bristol VT 05443 10% of proceeds on 11/14-18

Mary’s Inn at Baldwin Creek 1868 North 116 Road, Bristol VT 05443 100% of proceeds from “United in Dessert” sold 11/1-17

Mister Up’s Restaurant & Bar 25 Bakery Lane Middlebury VT 05753 15% of proceeds on 11/15

Daily Chocolate 7 Green St. Vergennes VT 05491 10% of proceeds on 11/7-11

American Flatbread 137 Maple St. Middlebury VT 05753 $2 small/$3 large breads sold 11/15

Join us for some fun, great food, and support your local United Way. THE HEATH QUARTET returns to wow Middlebury on Friday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m., in Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts.

For more information, please visit www.UnitedWayAddisonCounty.org

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Otter Valley Union High School Mount Abraham Union High School Otter Valley Union High School proudly presents Olympia Kulp as its Student of the Week. Olympia lives in Pittsford with her parents, Rishi Connelly and David Kulp. Olympia has made principal’s list or honor roll every semester. She was named to the National Honor Society Lutra Chapter in the spring of 2017 and received the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony award from the University of Rochester and the Elmira Key Award from Elmira College this past spring, as well. She also attended the New England Young Writers’ Conference in the spring of 2017. She currently takes AP Literature and AP European History.

Olympia has been involved with Walking Stick Theatre since seventh grade, and currently serves as its vice president.

She has volunteered at the Maclure library since grade 10. She worked at a bakery in Massachusetts the summers before grades 10 and 11, and as a staff member for campers ages 11-13 at Rowe Camp in Massachusetts the summer before grade 11. Olympia has volunteered at the yearly Girls on the Run race at the Rutland Fair Grounds in grades 10 and 11. She also volunteered at a blood drive at Otter Valley just a couple of weeks ago.

Outside of school and work Olympia enjoys hiking, listening to music, writing poetry, watching movies, and spending time with her wonderful Olympia Kulp friends. Every once in a while she might enjoy a novel. Every summer she O.V.U.H.S. attends Rowe Camp. It has been her second home since grade 6.

Olympia says, “The most important thing that I have learned from high school is that you can’t do it alone. I would not be where I am today if I did not have an amazing support network composed of teachers, counselors, friends, and family … we each are the masters of our own reality, and must create meaning in our routine, and allow our routine to give us joy. There is no escaping work — whether you want to do it or not there will always be work to do. So work hard now even if it’s not fun because success in high school will allow you to do work you love later in life.”

Olympia plans to attend college directly after high school, and earn her bachelor’s degree.

Her guidance counselor, Meredith McCartney, says, “Academically, Olympia has not only taken an advanced curriculum at Otter Valley, she has sought creative learning environments beyond our walls.” Her experiences include taking a course called “What’s The Story” through the Bread Loaf Campus of Middlebury College, The New England Young Writers’ Conference, the School of Creative and Performing Arts, and OVUHS’s Extended Learning program. McCartney continues, “Olympia’s impressive mix of conventional and non-conventional course work speaks to the depth of her intellectual aptitudes.”

Everyone at OVUHS wishes Olympia the great success in all her future endeavors.

Mount Abraham Union High School is happy to present Casey Ober as its Student of the Week. Casey lives in Lincoln with her parents, Dan and Sally Ober. Her sister Emma, 19, attends College of the Atlantic.

Casey has had an excellent academic career at Mt. Abe, achieving academic excellence for the past three years and Highest Honors all four years. Last year she was inducted into the National Honor Society, and took AP European History and AP Calculus AB. This year she is tackling AP Language and Composition and AP Biology.

Casey has played varsity soccer since grade 10 and is team captain this year. She has been in the fall musical for all four years. For the past three years she has been a part of the Poetry Out Loud club at Mt. Abe, competing since freshman year. Last year, after winning the school competition, she went on to the POL State competition. She is also involved in Mt. Abe’s Environmental Action Group and Mt. Abe’s Scholars Bowl team.

Casey worked at Bristol Health and Fitness last school year. In the summer she heads to Timberlock, a family-owned camp in the Adirondacks. She spent some time volunteering at Zeno Mountain Farm, a camp in Lincoln and volunteered at the annual Legion dinner Casey Ober with some of her soccer team.

M.A.U.H.S. Casey likes to ski at Mad River Glen and go on backcountry ski trips with her father. She loves hiking with friends and when they’re not up for it, with her dog Ginger. She says, “I’m all about living life outside, it’s way better than being inside.” She plays soccer year-round with the Addison United Soccer Club and recently joined the Nordic Soccer Club. She has been on the Vermont Olympic Development Program team for the past two years. She also enjoys working out.

Casey says high school has been a roller coaster; a lot of ups and downs, but also something that has gone by pretty fast. She says, “It’s is the kind of place that is fun and interesting when you put effort into making it that way.” Her advice? “Put more into life than you expect to get out of it, and never regret your choices … Do all the things that you love, try new things, and make your life as complicated as you want.”

Casey plans on attending a college out west, where she can continue to play soccer, be close to mountains and skiing and learn new things. She also hopes to do some travelling.

English teacher Addie Thompson writes, “Casey is an incredibly talented poet. She has a defined, strong voice and has an understanding of the complexities of poetry that shows incredible wisdom. She is a true asset to any learning community and brings light, laughter and good old down-to-earth fun to any classroom.”

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL rowers and rowers from as far away as Maine recently competed in the James Wakefield Rescue Row, which took place in the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum harbor.

Area rowers compete in James Wakefield Rescue Row VERGENNES — Every year The event is normally held in in the fall, the Lake Champlain Burlington at Perkins Pier but with Maritime Museum holds the a prediction for 30 knot winds in James Wakefield Rescue Row — a the Burlington harbor, the race competitive series of rowing races was moved to the Lake Champlain among youth rowers. This year, Maritime Museum’s harbor. After under overcast and drizzly skies, 155 the racers competed with their own youth rowers from Vergennes, Mt. crews they took part in a post-race Abraham, Champlain event called the messValley Union, South about where coxswains Burlington, Rice The boats used were given a crew Memorial, North Haven in the races made up of youths from (Maine), Rockland were all built different schools and (Maine), and Belfast by students of set loose for a final half (Maine) high and mile sprint to glory. middle schools came to the Champlain The boats used in Longboats compete in the races. the races were all built Rowers were program at the by students of the organized by skill Lake Champlain Champlain Longboats levels, novice through Maritime program at the Lake experienced.

There Champlain Maritime were 23 individual Museum. Champlain crews that competed Longboats is an in 11 races. Addison County was innovative boat building and rowing well represented in the races with program that teaches personal Vergennes placing first in the growth and teamwork through experienced and intermediate six- maritime experience. The program oar division as well as the novice includes over 600 students each six-oar division, while Mt. Abraham year. placed sixth in the novice six-oar The James Wakefield Rescue Row division, second in the experienced was named after a ship chandler six-oar division and eighth in the named James Wakefield. The race intermediate six-oar division. commemorates Wakefield’s heroic

rescue of passengers and crew of the General Butler, which was dashed upon the Burlington breakwater on December 9, 1876 in a gale.

The passengers and crew were able to jump to the breakwater but the lake was very treacherous and no one would attempt the rescue.

James Wakefield and his son Jack commandeered a government lighthouse boat and rowed out to save the stranded people.

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Symposium to examine Reformation

By ELLIE GEBAROWSKIthe event and its global impact during SHAFER two days of lectures and round table MIDDLEBURY — The Religion discussions on the fields of art, history, Department at Middlebury music, language, literature, politics, College will offer its annual Scott and religion, held at the Robert A. Symposium Oct. 26Jones ’59 House. The 29, on “The Protestant celebration will conclude Reformation and Its The celebration on Sunday with a related Legacies,” celebrating will conclude service at 10 a.m. at the the 500th anniversary of on Sunday Congregational Church Martin Luther’s reform with a related of Middlebury. All movement in the western service at 10 events are open to the church. public. a.m. at the While historians History faculty now question whether Congregational member Louisa Luther really posted his Church of Burnham and published 95 theses on Oct. 31, Middlebury. independent scholar 1517, the publication of Jonathan Gray will give the Wittenberg theology the opening lectures professor’s suggestions for debate at the Robert A. Jones Conference on the sale of indulgences and the Room, Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 doctrine of purgatory spurred a p.m. Ideal for a general audience, movement that revolutionized the these lectures will explain the cultural church, European culture, and world and theological significance of the history.

1517 events in late medieval and Middlebury College professors early modern European context. from various disciplines will discuss Faculty members will continue

the discussion on Friday at the same location, from 3-6 p.m., engaging in roundtable conversations on topics relating to their academic expertise. The first panel session, about the Protestant Reformation and the Humanities, will feature faculty members Carrie Anderson (Department of History of Art and Architecture), Rebecca Bennette (Department of History), Jeff Buettner (Department of Music), Roman Graf (Department of German), and Jay Parini (Department of English and American Literatures).

The second panel session, on the Protestant Reformation and the Study of Religion, will feature faculty members Ata Anzali (Department of Religion), Febe Armanios (Department of History), Maria Hatjigeorgiou (Department of Religion and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies), O. Larry Yarbrough (Department of Religion), and William Waldron (Department of Religion).

Don’t let life’s barriers get in the way of real living

George led a team of six. They “Cooking saved me” said Josler. were three talented people who were The combination of specialized homeless and three sturdy volunteers. culinary skills and work readiness In an hour’s time they were feeding training provided through the 61 homeless individuals and families integrated life skills program ensure on a holiday when no other agency that upon graduation students will be offered an evening meal. The certified professionals who are ready location was CVOEO’s Chittenden and qualified to gain employment in Emergency Food Shelf. The team the food service industry. CKA has leader was George a recent employment Josler, recent graduate rate of 100%. of the 23rd session of Josler is determined, Community Kitchen creative and stubborn Academy.

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Kitchen Academy He is a hard worker is a workforce who has more energy development than three. Out of this program managed 480-hour commitment, by the Chittenden he was absent only Emergency Food 4 hours. Curry, kale, Shelf in partnership garlic, and risotto with the Vermont were experienced and Bridging gaps, Food Bank. fashioned into works Josler is 26 years building futures of art. “Every little dish old. He has done is an achievement”

By Jan Demers roofing, studied said Josler.

Executive Director weatherization, laid Josler believes that Champlain Valley Office concrete, toiled cooking can change of Economic Opportunity at construction lives. It has changed and carpentry and his. Josler is now worked in landscaping. He was recruiting for the 24th session of also functioning under the influence CKA. He will also be an assistant as of drugs. “Two weeks working in Chef Logan teaches the next class of a kitchen sweated that right out of students. me.” After that experience, Josler What are his dreams? “Well, they walked into the Vermont Department may be farfetched, but I think about of Labor to find options for his next starting an “a la carte” restaurant or life adventure. There he learned a healthy deli that serves steaks and about Community Kitchen Academy risotto.” “Cooking can make you (CKA). Though he loved to cook better. There is color, smell and the steak and stir fry, he never considered presentation that make a dish whole.” cooking a career.

On Oct. 9th, Josler made six George entered a disciplined 12- different variations of french fries week program and was schooled in for the guests as an appetizer while the culinary arts. He was guided and they were waiting for dinner. He taught by Chef Jim Logan, who Josler works the kitchen from coffee to describes as patient and creative: a the dish room. I know all this to be much-admired teacher and mentor. true as I was one of George’s sturdy Along with the many certifications he volunteers. You can see him at work successfully obtained, he graduated if you go to feedingchittenden.org/ from a program, which is one of community-kitchen-academy/. two accredited CKAs in the nation.

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lished a letter to the editor written by Regarding the graffiti, Wright,

By WILL DIGRAVIO math professor Michael Olinick that the student Community Council coCourtesy of said a professor of color was racially chair, said it is important to note the The Middlebury Campus profiled while attempting to enter her burden it places on other members of MIDDLEBURY — The Middle- office earlier this year. the college community. bury College community woke up to “It is especially distressing that “This graffiti does not affect our widespread vandalism on Saturday, although this incident was reported college administration in the way it Oct. 14, after an unknown individu- promptly, the professor states that the does members of Facilities Services, al(s) spray-painted condemnations of college administration has been slow for example, who are the staff rethe college at eight locations on cam- to respond, and while it regards the sponsible for cleaning graffiti off of pus. office’s behavior as ‘unacceptable,’ it our buildings,” Wright said.

One of the more notable exam- refuses to recognize it as racial profil“Indeed, it impacts those groups ples occurred at Mead Chapel, where ing,” Olinick wrote. very inequitably, which I’m sure was the word “racist” was According to Nia Rob- not among the intentions of the comspelled out across the six inson ’19, who served last munity members who performed the “Racism is pillars at the building’s year as co-president of graffiti.” entrance. Outside Old present at the Black Student Union, According to Burger, 14 members Chapel, where the offices Middlebury, these problems are institu- of the facilities staff cleaned the grafof senior college admin- and it will not tional. fiti from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on that istrators are located, the be tolerated.

“From my perspective, Saturday. Additional work had to be vandal(s) spray-painted We must come it seems like the admin- done on Monday. Four members of the word “shame” and a istration ignores those is- the facilities staff came in to work desad face. The phrase “F-ck together as a sues until they can’t any- spite it being their day off.

Middlebury” was found community to more. That’s why I think On that same day, a memorial serspray-painted on the lawn address it.” things like graffiti and vice for Juana Gamero de Coca, a in front Hepburn Hall, and — College protests happen. Maybe Spanish professor, was scheduled to “I Hate Midd (sad face)” President they do pay attention, but take place in Mead Chapel. Burger was found outside the colLaurie L. Patton don’t think there is any- said the staff prioritized cleaning that lege bookstore. thing they can do,” she location first.

“At this point, we havsaid.

“We’re deeply appreciative for en’t identified who is responsible for “I think it takes looking at Midd the efforts and skill of the members the vandalism,” college spokesman as an institution first, realizing it was of our staff who worked that mornBill Burger told The Campus last made for and by rich white people, ing — some on their day off — to week. “We are in touch with the Mid- and will continue to be that way, no remove the work of the vandals,” dlebury Police Department and they matter how many students of color we Burger said. have agreed to help in the investiga- pump through here.”

Going forward, Wright said the tion.”

In an op-ed submission published administration should use this as an The vandalism comes during one of in last week’s issue of The Campus, opportunity to address these issues. the more turbulent times in recent col- College President Laurie L. Patton “A comprehensive response on belege history, and at a time when com- acknowledged that the administration half of the administration regarding munity members have expressed dis- needs to do more. the concerns raised by this graffiti is appointment in the college’s handling “Racism is present at Middlebury, overdue,” he said. “Perhaps there are of issues related to race and class. and it will not be tolerated. We must equally effective formats to convey “The graffiti that was left, presum- come together as a community to ad- that message that do not put undue ably, by members of our community dress it,” Patton wrote. burden on the college staff — such on various buildings and public spac“We also need a comprehensive as members of Facilities Services — es this past weekend sends a clear and approach to this problem, at all levels, who, I believe, are not directly impliimportant message: We, as a commu- beginning with the administration.” cated in those concerns.” nity, have not done a good enough job in making people who feel marginalized and excluded welcome at Middlebury,” said Kyle Wright ’19.5, who co-chairs the Community Council.

“That is a fact that we must collectively reckon with. This consideration of our shortcomings should be the primary focus in moving forward from this instance of vandalism.”

In March, protesters at the college prevented Charles Murray from delivering a lecture after labeling him a racist and white nationalist. Last month, The Campus reported that Addis Fouche-Channer ’17 filed an official complaint with the college alleging she was racially profiled in the wake of the protest. The college disputes her account, even though a judicial officer had cleared her of any wrongdoing last spring.

After The Campus report, Middlebury Faculty for an Inclusive Community, a coalition that formed in the wake of the Murray protest, called on the administration to do more.

“It is not just about taking responsibility in a broad and general sense, which President Patton has done repeatedly,” the faculty members wrote.

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Farm equipment grants available

VERMONT — Farmers seeking financial help paying for environmental protection equipment are facing a Dec. 1 deadline to apply for funds through a state grant program.

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has announced $1 million in funding for the Capital Equipment Assistance Program (CEAP). This financial assistance program is available to support farmers to acquire new or innovative equipment that will aid in the elimination of runoff from agricultural wastes to state waters, improve water quality, reduce odors from manure application, separate phosphorus from manure, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

“This program has historically supported many farmers in their transition to no-till or in improving their farming practices with precision agricultural equipment,” said Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts. “We’re excited to offer a new phosphorus removal technology funding

category that will offer financial assistance for the installation of both physical and chemical mechanisms for the separation of phosphorus from manure.”

This year, funding is available through CEAP for a range of innovative equipment such as phosphorus removal technologies, no-till equipment, manure application record keeping units, manure injection equipment, and more. Specific equipment that is eligible for funding as well as the corresponding funding rates and caps is available the Agency’s website at agriculture.vermont. gov/ceap.

The grant application period opened Oct. 18 and applications are due by 4 p.m. on Dec. 1. Eligible applicants include custom manure applicators, non-profit organizations, and farmers.

For the complete CEAP application, program details and additional information, please visit agriculture.vermont.gov/ceap or call the Agency at (802) 8282431 or email: AGR.WaterQuality@Vermont.gov.

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Marquis Theater to host Vermont’s first anti-racism film series MIDDLEBURY — Showing the event. “Now we are thrilled to Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and bring six more films that all deal with Middlebury’s Marquis Theater are a different aspect of racial identity teaming up to present a film series and how race permeates every part aimed at tackling some of society’s of American culture, from the world most pernicious ills of rock and roll to the — racism and white The money raised history of interracial supremacy. marriage.” from showing The Marquis Theater Marquis Theater “Rumble” will first worked with the owner Ben Wells is Middlebury chapter support the thrilled to be presenting of SURJ to show Vermont Abenaki what may be the state the James Baldwin Tribe’s efforts of Vermont’s first ever documentary “I Am to replace Racial Justice Film Not Your Negro” last Columbus Day Series. “Seeing movies March. The four sold brings us together as out showings raised with Indigenous a community and can hundreds of dollars People’s Day show us aspects of for Black Lives Matter in the state of ourselves that may Vermont, and more Vermont. have been hidden. We importantly helped are very lucky to have educate the community about white so many amazing films to choose supremacy and the many ways it from.” manifests in the United States.

Seeing Color/Seeking Justice, A “Since over 500 people showed Racial Identities/Racial Justice Film up to see this film, it showed us there Series will be showing movies on is a real hunger in the community the first Wednesday of each month, to learn more about some of the beginning Nov. 1. Screenings will most shameful parts of American take place at 4 and 7 p.m. history,” said Kathy Comstock, a The first film in the series, SURJ organizer who spearheaded “Rumble,” tells the story of the

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Native American influence on one of America’s great gifts to the world — rock and roll. The film engagingly lifts the veil on Native Americans’ role in several generations of pop music, and traces their involvement from the Delta blues and jazz eras up to present-day hip hop.

Moviegoers will also have a unique opportunity to hear some Native American music performed live. At 5:30 p.m., between the two film showings, Bryan Blanchette of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki will perform some traditional and contemporary Abenaki songs.

Another SURJ organizer, Joanna Colwell, said the film series perfectly

fits the fledgling racial justice organization’s two pronged mission.

“We work to educate the community about white supremacy and the ways it harms everyone, AND to raise funds for people of color led organizations in Vermont. The fact that Vermont is one of the whitest states may be the best reason ever to show films that highlight the lived experiences of people of color.”

The money raised from showing “Rumble” will support the Vermont Abenaki Tribe’s efforts to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day in the state of Vermont.

In 2016, then Governor Peter Shumlin proclaimed Columbus Day

to be Indigenous People’s Day, but that was only for that specific year.

Native people in Vermont want the change to be permanent. “Columbus Day for us is not a celebration but a day of mourning,” said Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki.

The second film in the series, to be shown on Wednesday, Dec. 6, is “Loving.” The film tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. There will not be a showing in January, but the film series will resume in February.

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OV boys roll past West Rutland for eighth win

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By ANDY KIRKALDY BRANDON — The Otter Valley Union High School boys’ soccer team controlled play to defeat visiting West Rutland under the lights on Saturday, 2-1.

The Otters finished at 8-5-1, the program’s most wins since at least the early 1990s, and will probably be the No. 11 seed in Division II and visit No. 6 Harwood (7-3-1) on Monday or Tuesday. The Vermont Principals’ Association was set to release playoff pairings on Monday morning. West Rutland finished at 10-4.

The Otters dominated possession, with midfielders Maxwell Williams, Justin Tremblay and Reilly Shannon in particular doing good work, and they outshot the Golden Horde, 28-7.

Defenders Sawyer Heath, Cole Letourneau and Nate Claessens and goalie Clay Hays (two saves, both OTTER VALLEY UNION High School junior Sophie Markowski steps up and gets her stick on a pass from teammate Gabriella LaGrange during outstanding) had to work hard to Saturday’s game against Windsor. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. contain Horde standout striker Eric Photo by Lee Kahrs Maxham, whose 22-yard bomb with 7:32 to go created late drama.

But Coach Dick Williams correctly noted the Otters were unfazed when their lead shrank.

By ANDY KIRKALDY “This is the way they played all BRANDON — Although Coach season, and I give them credit because Stacey Edmunds-Brickell said her (See OVUHS soccer, Page 23) Otter Valley Union High School field hockey team did not play its best on Saturday, the Otters rallied late for a 3-3 tie against visiting Windsor, at 8-3-1 Division III’s top team.

The 9-2-2 Otters will enter the D-I “We’ve playoffs as the No. had some 3 seed and will host great No. 6 Mount Abramoments ham (4-6-4) this on the weekend.

Edmunds-Brickfield, MIDDLEBURY — Visiting and we’ll ell said she expects Otters — who Essex, at 12-2 the second-place continue the earlier dealt Windteam in Division I, blanked the sor two of its three Middlebury Union High School to have losses — to comfield hockey team on Thursday, some pete well in the 4-0, as the D-II Tigers finished the more.” regular season at 0-12-2.

— Coach postseason.

“We’ve had some The Tigers will unofficially enter Stacey the D-II postseason with a No. 9 Edmunds- great moments on seed and will probably visit No. Brickell the field, and we’ll continue to have 8 U-32 (2-12) early this week in a some more,” she said. “We had an first-round game.

The Vermont Principals’ off day today and didn’t get to show Association was set to release people what we’re capable of. But official playoff pairings on Monday we have some skill.”

The Otters graduated eight startmorning.

On this past Thursday Hannah ers from the 2016 squad and have Palmer led Essex with two goals, only two seniors, forwards Katie OTTER SOPHOMORE ISABELLA Falco blocks a Windsor pass during Saturday’s game in Brandon. Falco and goalie Kayla Ferreira made two Coolidge and Chelsea Reed. assisted on a goal in the 3-3 tie.

(See Field hockey, Page 23) saves. Bridget Audet stopped 10 Photo by Lee Kahrs shots for the Tigers.

Otter field hockey fights back for tie

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Essex wins 4-0 against the Tigers

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Otter girls’ soccer blanks Twin Valley

By ANDY KIRKALDY picked the lower left corner.

BRANDON — The Otter Valley Eastman, who in the more physical Union High School girls’ soccer team second half left with an injury, capped rode a fast start to a 3-0 win over the scoring with a 25-yard blast at visiting Twin Valley under rented 21:20. lights on Saturday night.

In the 23rd minute Walker made The Otters’ third shutout win in a point-blank stop on Kylie Reed to four games moved them to 5-8-1 snuff the visitors’ only chance of the entering the Division III playoffs. OV half. Walker made three more stops in looks like the No. 15 seed, meaning a the second half and also came off her visit to No. 2 Thetford line to beat Sadie Boyd in the first round. The “They pass the and Morgen Janovsky.

Vermont Principals’ With 15 minutes to go Association was set to ball well. They’re and fouls disrupting release playoff pairings moving the play, Hedding put ball diagonally on Monday morning.

Poalino (two saves) in Coach Rick Hedding instead of goal to protect the lead. said he is pleased with straight up the She ranged to break up his team’s progress this plays and dove field all the time.” atocouple fall. A defense keyed stop a ball deflected — OV Coach off a defender.

by Leah Pinkowski Rick Hedding and Mallory Lufkin in In the first half OV the middle and keepers outshot their foes, 10-5, Gabby Poalino and Sophia Walker but in the second, Twin Valley (4-9allowed only four goals in OV’s 1) held a 10-7 edge; two TV goalies final seven games, two of them vs. combined for eight saves. Hedding undefeated Green Mountain Union said OV remained poised as play got this past Wednesday, when Poalino ragged. made 14 saves.

“It got very physical. But I thought Meanwhile, Hedding said, the our girls responded very well. They Otters ball movement has also kept their cool and still tried to do the improved. right thing,” he said.

“They’ve really come a long way,” Poalino and two other seniors will he said. “They pass the ball well. graduate, forward Colby Reynolds They’re moving the ball diagonally and middie Sarah Hobbs. Hedding instead of straight up the field all the said they have provided leadership time.” that will keep the Otters moving That ball movement paid off on forward.

Saturday with three goals in the first “They’re really bonding as a team 19 minutes, two from sophomore and heading in the right direction,” Julia Eastman and one from Poalino. Hedding said. “Our senior leadership In the 10th minute Eastman sent the has been great and our captains have ball from the left to Poalino at the been great. I see no reason why this penalty stripe, and she drilled it into won’t continue. That’s a huge part of the right side of the net. Three minutes it. If you have good team dynamics later Poalino’s clever through ball and chemistry you’ll always sent Eastman into the box, and she improve.”

OTTER GABRIELLA LAGRANGE steps to the ball during Saturday’s game against Windsor. The teams played to a 3-3 tie.

Photo by Lee Kahrs

Field hockey (Continued from Page 22) “I don’t think anybody expected us to come back and have the ability to do this. We’re so young. But they’re really a cohesive team,” Edmunds-Brickell said. “They like each other. They work hard together.”

Windsor led by Angelina Bigwood, Hannah Wood, Alyssa Slocum and Kaili Bennett, controlled the first half, but Windsor goalie Glenna Ricard (four saves) had to stop an early breakaway by OV leading scorer Alia Edmunds and later denied Reed and Coolidge on OV’s only corner of the half.

Bigwood scored the half’s only goal at 19:39, rapping one in from close range on a Bennett feed. OV goalie Ellie Ross and central defender Gabriella LaGrange did good work to limit the first-half damage.

After the break Ross (five saves)

“I don’t think anybody expected us to come back and have the ability to do this. We’re so young. But they’re really a cohesive team.”

— Coach Stacey Edmunds-Brickell

stopped a point-blank Bigwood bid, and the Jacks earned three of their 14 corners (to six for OV). But the Otters countered with a rush, and Edmunds flicked a ball from the top of the circle that bounced home to make it 1-1 at 22:33.

Windsor answered with two quick goals. Wood fed Slocum for the first, and Wood tapped home a rebound at 18:25 after both Ross and OV defender Jadynn Pope stopped shots.

Ross made a great kick save on Ashley Grela soon afterward.

Finally the Otters began to beat the Jacks to the ball and link up better. At 15:47 center middie Sophie Markowski found the right side of the goal after taking a Reed penalty corner insert, and at 4:41 Morgan LaPorte tipped in Isabella Falco’s long serve into the box.

Neither team had great chances the rest of the way, thanks in part to good overtime defense from LaGrange and Markowski.

In all, OV’s off day was not for lack of effort, Edmunds-Brickell said.

“They worked hard. It wasn’t because they didn’t want it, and now we’ve had three great games with this team,” she said. “They’re a very good team. We’ve enjoyed playing them.”

OVUHS soccer (Continued from Page 22) they have a never-say-die spirit,” Williams said. “It doesn’t matter if we’re winning or not winning, if the score is for us or not, they just push it right through to the last seconds of the game, and I love that about these guys.”

After a flurry of early OV chances, Hays got his right hand on a Maxham bid ticketed for the right corner in the 13th minute, the only WR shot of the first half.

Meanwhile, the Otters launched 13, but didn’t break through until 3:51 remained in the half. Shortly after Kody Smith had twice been denied from point-blank range on an OV corner kick, once by a defender, Tremblay sent a through ball to Smith, who broke in alone and found the lower left corner past diving Horde keeper Kyle Laughlin (13 saves).

Early in the second half Hays got his hands on a Maxham blast, only to see the ball trickle behind him. Hays scrambled back and dove to push it

wide left.

OV finally made it 2-0 in the half’s 26th minute. Tremblay’s corner kick from the left side bounced loose to Josh Letourneau (who threatened all day) on the 18, and his one-timed bullet hit the upper left side.

Maxham found room seven minutes later to make it 2-1, but OV held firm down the stretch.

Williams would have liked to see the Otters convert more of its chances on Saturday — and all season.

“If we made as good on as many chances as we’ve had we would have a different record now,” he said.

But that was a minor complaint: After three years of dedication under Williams to better ball movement and defensive positioning, the Otters — who will graduate Heath, Williams, Josh Letourneau and Tremblay — have gone from two wins to eight.

“Every year it just kept building, You can see the progression in our seasons,” Williams said. “Their soccer IQ has changed in three years.”

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Boys’ soccer teams earn home games

By ANDY KIRKALDY netted a first-half free kick, and Eric ADDISON COUNTY — The McKean scored twice in the second Middlebury, Mount Abraham and half for Mount Abe before the 0-9 Vergennes boys’ soccer team all Gumbies added a late goal. Trevor won games in the latter half of McGlaflin stopped two shots for last week and will host first-round GMVS. playoff games on either Tuesday or On Saturday the Eagles topped Wednesday. host Spaulding, 4-1, on The Vermont Principals’ goals from Catlin, Association was set to reWeston Allred and lease official playoff Will Schoenhuber pairings on Monday and a Tide own goal. morning.

Goalie Ethan DeWitt SOCCER TIGERS stopped five shots for The Tigers comthe Eagles, while Parkpleted a 9-1-3 regular er Spaulding made six season by blanking saves for the Tide. visiting Missisquoi, 2-0, on SaturThe Eagles finished at 9-5, apday. Camden Simpson, from Jo- parently just missing fourth place seph Findlay, and Eben Jackson in D-II. At No. 5, the Eagles would scored the goals and Santiago Fer- host No. 12 Montpelier (5-8). nandez worked a three-save shut- COMMODORES out, the Tigers’ seventh this season.

On Wednesday the Commodores The Tigers allowed just one goal in edged visiting Spaulding, 1-0, on an each of their other six games.

Ezekiel Palmer penalty kick in the MUHS finished in a tie with Bur- 71st minute. Goalie Jeffrey Stearns lington for fourth in Division I, but worked a nine-save shutout, and the Seahorses’ strength of schedule Parker Spaulding stopped six shots should give them the No. 4 seed. for the Tide.

The Tigers appear likely to host On Saturday host Milton (10-4) No. 12 Brattleboro (5-8-1). blanked VUHS 2-0, despite another EAGLES nine saves from Stearns.

On Wednesday the Eagles VUHS (6-6-1) clinched the No. shrugged off an early goal by vis- 7 seed in D-III. No. 10 Hazen (5iting GMVS with three straight 9) looks to be their guest in the first scores in a 3-2 victory. Nick Catlin round.

Wrap-Up

Eye on the ball

OTTER VALLEY UNION High School junior Gabriella LaGrange centers the ball Saturday in Brandon.

The game ended in a 3-3 tie and the Otters finished the season with a 9-2-2 record.

Photo by Lee Kahrs

Mt. Abe, VUHS girls’ soccer earn wins

By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — As the high school girls’ soccer regular season ended last week, Mount Abraham and Vergennes won, but Middlebury came up short.

The Vermont Principals’ Association was set to release playoff pairings on Monday morning. First-round games will be played on Tuesday or Wednesday.

EAGLES Mount Abe made Casey Ober’s first-half goal stand up to defeat host Rutland, 1-0, on Friday and finish the season with a six-game winning streak and a 10-4 record.

Olivia Paine made five saves in the Eagle net, and Raider goalie Elise Magro stopped 11 shots.

Unless Mill River (10-3) lost an unreported game on Saturday, the Eagles appear to be the No. 5 seed in Division II and could host Fair Haven (6-7-1 in the first round.

COMMODORES The Commodores defeated host Missisquoi on Friday, 2-0. Kaitlyn Brace converted a Morgan Lynk assist in the first minute, and Sydney Weber netted a 30-yard direct kick in the second half.

The Commodores did not allow a shot on goal, while MVU keeper Madison Conley posted 12 saves.

The Commodores are playing without all-star center middie Emily Rooney — an injury she suffered earlier this month will

keep her out of action for the rest of the academic year, according to VUHS AD Peter Maneen.

The win was the 100th for Commodore Co-Coach Dwight Irish in his 14th season at VUHS. The 4-10 Commodores look like either the No. 11 or 12 seed in D-III, meaning a game is likely vs. either No. 5 Fairfax (10-3-1) or No. 6 Enosburg (9-5).

TIGERS On Friday host Milton blanked MUHS, 3-0, as Yellowjacket Samantha Orest notched a hat trick.

The Tigers finished the season at 7-7 and look to be the No. 9 seed in Division I and see No. 8 North Country in a first-round game.

Mt. Abe field hockey wins 2-0 against U-32 BRISTOL — The Mount Abraham Union High School field hockey team blanked visiting U-32, 2-0, on Thursday, to finish the regular season at 4-6-4.

The Division II Eagles also concluded the season with a 4-0-1 record against D-II foes.

They will earn either the No.

5 or 6 seed in D-II depending on how Woodstock (5-5-3) fared in its final game this past weekend. The Vermont Principals’ Association was set to release playoff pairings on Monday morning, and the Eagles will play a road quarterfinal later this week.

On this past Thursday vs. U-32,

Eagles Cecilia Vichi and Abby Perlee provided the offense with first-half goals, assisted by Evan Laurent and Olivia Young, and the Eagle defense and goalie Chessley Jackman (two saves) posted the team’s second shutout in three games and fifth of the season. Goalie Emily Cremins made 17 saves for U-32 (2-12).

Tigers top Redhawks to claim No. 5 seed HINESBURG – The Middlebury Union High School football team took an early lead and coasted to a 35-6 victory at Champlain Valley on Saturday, locking up the No. 5 seed in Division I in the process.

The 5-3 Tigers, who have lost only to top D-I seeds St. Johnsbury (8-0) and Hartford (7-1) and No. 1 D-II seed Burr & Burton (7-1), will visit No. 4 seed BFA-St. Albans (6-

2) on Friday night. MUHS and BFA did not meet this fall.

A win vs. the Bobwhites would almost certainly mean a rematch with St. J the following weekend. St. J edged the Tigers, 9-7, at MUHS early this season.

On this past Saturday the Tigers took the lead on a 62-yard Cody Pomainville touchdown run.

Pomainville also tossed a pair of

TD passes to Zach Dunn. In all, he completed seven of 10 attempts for 114 yards. Paul Deering also ran for a score, part of a day in which he rushed 14 times for 55 yards.

Shane Boehmke’s 12-yard TD run provided the points for the 3-5 Redhawks, who will enter the playoffs with the No. 8 seed and visit No. 1 St. Johnsbury.

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Field Hockey 10/19 Essex vs. MUHS.............................4-0 10/19 Mt. Abe vs. U-32.............................2-0 10/21 Windsor vs. OV...............................3-3 Football 10/20 Fair Haven vs. Mt. Abe.................50-0 10/20 North Country vs. OV.................34-13 10/21 MUHS vs. CVU.............................35-6 Girls’ Soccer 10/18 Green Mt. Union vs. OV.................2-0 10/20 VUHS vs. Missisquoi......................2-0 10/20 Milton vs. MUHS.............................3-0 10/20 Mt. Abe vs. Rutland........................1-0 10/21 OV vs. Twin Valley..........................3-0 Boys’ Soccer 10/18 Mt. Abe vs. GMVS..........................3-2

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Field Hockey 10/23.................Playoff Pairings Announced Football D-I Quarterfinal 10/27 #5 MUHS at #4 St. Albans.........7 p.m.

D-II Wildcard Game 10/28 OV at Mt. Abe............................1 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer 10/23.................Playoff Pairings Announced Boys’ Soccer 10/23.................Playoff Pairings Announced Cross Country 10/28 State Meet at Thetford...............10 AM

10/18 VUHS vs. Spaulding.......................1-0 10/18 Leland & Gray vs. OV.....................4-1 10/21 Mt. Abe vs. Spaulding.....................4-1 10/21 MUHS vs. Missisquoi......................2-0 10/21 Milton vs. VUHS.............................2-0 10/21 OV vs. West Rutland......................2-1 COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Soccer 10/21 Midd. vs. Bates...............................5-0 Men’s Soccer 10/21 Bates vs. Midd. ..............................3-0 Field Hockey 10/21 Midd. vs. Bates...............................6-3 Football 10/21 Midd. vs. Bates...........................43-14

COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Soccer 10/24 Williams at Midd......................... 3 PM 10/24 NESCAC Quarterfinal at Midd......TBA 11/4&5...........................NESCAC Final Four Men’s Soccer 10/24 Williams at Midd......................... 3 PM 10/24 NESCAC Quarterfinal...................TBA 11/4&5...........................NESCAC Final Four Field Hockey 10/24 Williams at Midd.................... 6:30 PM 10/24 NESCAC Quarterfinal at Midd......TBA 11/4&5...........................NESCAC Final Four Football 10/28 Trinity at Midd............................. 1 PM

Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017 — PAGE 25

Orchard (Continued from Page 1) picking.”

At Woodman Hill, Rogers is literally the boy next door. He and Lowe bought the property from Rogers’ longtime neighbors growing up, David and Claudia Ambrose.

As a kid, Rogers remembers David Ambrose as someone who kept 100 beehives, commuted to the Atlantic coast to do commercial fishing, flew planes, had worked at IBM, and was an “‘amazing woodworker.”

The Ambroses planted the orchard in the early 2000s as what Rogers calls something of a “postretirement” business venture and ran it for several years before moving fulltime to Florida.

Early posts on the Woodman Hill Facebook page capture some of the enthusiasm Ambrose brought to apple tending and the popularity of the orchard with families and youpick crowds at the height of business in 2013 and 2014. One of Ambrose’s last posts in September 2015 explains that medical issues had kept him from adequately tending his beloved orchard. Still, he noted: “We do have some good organic apples for the adventurous who do not mind battling high grass.”

Lowe and Rogers learned the orchard was for sale around Memorial Day in 2016. Both have full-time jobs. Lowe works in human resources at Seventh Generation in Burlington; Rogers does production planning and scheduling for Lake Champlain Chocolates in Williston.

At first, said Lowe, “we joked around about owning the orchard — ‘Wouldn’t that be fun; we could run a pick-your-own on the weekends.’”

Added Rogers, “The imagination runs wild in this situation, so there

comes a kind of a tipping point.”

By the Fourth of July that year, the couple decided to visit the orchard and take a serious look. By August, they made an offer. By October, Ambrose was taking them through the orchard for a hands-on lesson in pruning. By November they had signed on the dotted line and began spending evenings, weekends and “spare time” cleaning up the orchard, which had lain untended since Ambrose’s illness.

Rogers’ parents, still next door, often came over to pitch in.

“Rob’s dad would park the fourwheeler, and we’d be like ‘OK, it’s time for us to head out there.’ We’re on our hands and knees. It’s damp and wet and rotten — a lot of (the apples) by November are rotten — and we’re picking through, smelling like apple cider and tossing them in the bucket,” said Lowe.

Given when the couple bought the property, most of 2016’s apples ended up in the compost pile.

So the first order of business has been rehabilitation.

Rogers spent a good part of last winter pruning. They enrolled together in a Cornell UniversityUniversity of Vermont class in tree fruit production, co-taught by UVM apple expert Terry Bradshaw. The course covered everything from business plans “all the way through the entire life cycle of an apple and was geared towards both people who were thinking about starting an orchard as well as folks like Rob and me, who had just suddenly landed in the middle of one and needed to do something,” said Lowe.

They learned how to tell a brown marmorated stink bug from a plum curculio, joined the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers professional association, met other growers, had

STEPHANIE LOWE AND Rob Rogers bought Woodman Hill Orchard in Ferrisburgh almost a year ago. This fall is their first harvest.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

experts visit the orchard and began working with a variety of statewide resources.

This year, former customers have been glad to see that Woodman Hill Orchard is back, open on weekends for pick-your-own and pre-picked apples.

“We’ve had folks beginning to rediscover us. Most folks come by to say ‘I’m so glad you’re open again’ because they remember this place from when Dave and Claudia were running it,” Lowe said.

They’ve also connected with Shacksbury Cider and have been bringing cider apples by the bushel to Shacksbury’s Vergennes location.

This year there have been a lot of cider apples, said Lowe and Rogers.

Given the steep learning curve the couple faced last year, they didn’t spray. This left the apples “au

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naturel” and provided an interesting experiment in survival of the fittest.

The apples all taste great, said Lowe, but most didn’t look the way consumers want their apples to look: Perfect. However, several varieties proved they could grow spray free — even in a wet summer that even the most experienced of Addison County orchardists found particularly challenging.

“The Liberty and the Red Romes, they’re the ones doing nicely this year,” said Lowe. Rogers observed that the Redfrees also did well.

While Lowe and Rogers aren’t yet walking away from their day jobs, each has found a new kind of satisfaction in running the Woodman Hill pocket orchard.

Having worked behind a desk for most of their careers, both love being outside and working with

their hands.

“I also found that I love being able to be part of a local food movement,” said Lowe. “It feels really cool to have our neighbors stop by and to provide them food.”

Lowe also admits that while she knows the weather can make or break farmers, it’s “a little exciting ... the interaction you have to have with weather and all these things you can’t control. You can’t plan everything. You have to kind of roll with it and make decisions all the time. We’re still learning a ton.”

For Rogers “it’s a self-reliance, even if it’s supplementing a person’s income. It’s that sense that you’re doing it all yourself, and it’s the land that’s producing what you’re selling. It’s a good feeling.”

Reporter Gaen Murphree is at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.

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12 p.m. Bookstock-Jack Mayer 1 p.m. Moccasin Tracks, VMX 3 p.m. HCC, ACSD Board meetings 7 p.m. First Wednesdays 10 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange Saturday, Oct. 28 5:42 a.m. Our Town Benefit Performance 8 a.m. ACSD Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. Madaila on the Mountain 11 a.m. The Story Matters-Kirsten Hoving 11:33 a.m. Our Town Benefit Performance 1:36 p.m. Village Harmony Project 3:30 p.m. Refugee Outreach Club Fundraiser 5:30 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 6:30 p.m. Moccasin Tracks, VMX Sunday, Oct. 29 5:30 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 7 a.m. The Story Matters-Faith Gong 8 a.m. First Wednesdays 10 a.m. ACSD, HCC Board Meetings 5 p.m. First Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. The Story Matters-Kirsten Hoving 8 p.m. Village Harmony Project 10 p.m. Our Town Benefit Performance Monday, Oct. 30 5:45 a.m. Tiger TV 7 a.m. HCC, ACSD Board Meetings 9:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 10:05 a.m. Refugee Outreach Club 12 p.m. First Wednesdays 4 p.m. Our Town Benefit Performance 6:05 p.m. Tiger TV 6:15 p.m. Village Harmony Project

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Guardians

What sport is this?

FOUR MOUNT ABRAHAM Union High School cross country team runners navigate through the Fairfax Relays on Oct. 10. The event in Fairfax, Vt., is unique among high school events by welcoming costumes. The Eagles are, left to right, Gillianne Ross, Izzy Emmons, Ally Hoff and Jasmin Gile. Their coaches said their times were good, and the group, calling themselves “Aerobies,” won a prize for their unusual attire.

Photo by Josh Kaufman/St. Albans Messenger

Lottery tickets festoon Lions Club Holiday Wreath

BRANDON — The BrandonForestdale Lions Club is raffling a 2017 Holiday Wreath filled with $200 worth of Vermont Scratch-off Lottery tickets.

Designed as a fundraiser, with all proceeds earmarked for local projects, Club President Patti Reynolds says the winner of the raffle has the potential of winning over $800,000. The wreath holds

scratch-off tickets in a variety of denominations from $2 to $20.

Tickets are available from any Brandon-Forestdale Lions Club member at a price of $5 each, or three for $10. The winner will be chosen on Dec. 19.

As part of the Lions Club International, the world’s largest service organization, the BrandonForestdale Lions Club is dedicated

to offering a range of services to our community. The club is unique in that all money raised from fundraising efforts goes to local services.

For more information about the Holiday Wreath Raffle contact any Brandon-Forestdale Lions Club member or visit the organization’s website at brandonforestdalelions. org.

(Continued from Page 1) to be done.”

Trouble is, there are currently only 16 active guardians in Addison County representing a combined total of around 125 juvenile cases, according to Judy Sherry, who coordinates GAL services in Addison and Chittenden counties. A case might involve one child, or four siblings in a family, she noted. Some of the cases are fairly basic and require little court time; others are more complex and might involve multiple court dates and visits with the children in question.

David Kennedy is manager of the Vermont’s guardian ad litem program, which is always looking for volunteers. There are currently around 300 GALs representing the interests of approximately 2,000 Vermont juveniles in court proceedings, according to Kennedy.

Addison County children who need GAL representation are currently receiving it, Kenney said. But the county sorely needs more volunteers to take some of the caseload stress off the small number of GALS available, he explained.

“Addison County is a situation where we are really exceeding capacities,” Kennedy said. “We need people to come in (as GALs) as soon as possible.”

Sherry acknowledges the GAL job can be a tough sell. There’s no compensation, except for mileage and the satisfaction of knowing you assisted a child and, in some cases, helped put his or her family back together. It requires training and these volunteers are occasionally thrust into some emotional domestic situations.

And it’s rare that a case doesn’t include — at least peripherally — substance abuse issues.

“I’m not getting any calls (from GAL applicants),” Sherry said of the current shortage. “No one seems to be curious.”

Only one Addison County individual thus far has signed up for GAL training later this month, according to Sherry. She acknowledged GAL responsibilities can be tough for people already working full-time jobs, as court hours are not really flexible. But it is doable. Sherry said six of her current GALs work full-time at Middlebury College.

Retirees are a major part of the GAL program. Among them is David Marsters, a former longtime educator who retired three years ago from Mount Abraham Union High School.

“When I stopped teaching at Mount Abe, I knew retirement wouldn’t be good for me if I wasn’t doing things,” Marsters said.

He learned about the GAL program.

Since he had already spent many years helping children inside and outside of the classroom, he decided to give it a go. Marsters has no regrets. He is currently representing the interests of Addison County children in 10 court cases.

“The satisfaction I get out of it is when … you begin to see families slowly pull it together, and make their families and homes whole again,” Marsters said. “That’s what we want to happen.”

Asked what qualities a guardian ad litem should possess, Marsters cited patience, compassion, the ability to ask good questions “and being nonjudgmental about what some of the answers might be.”

Marsters has found most parents to be pleased to have a GAL — an advocate who is not a lawyer or court employee — help their child through the legal process.

He credited the county’s judiciary officials for helping him do his job.

“The people I work with at the courthouse are a wonderful group of people dedicated to making this work,” he said of the juvenile cases.

“I learn a lot from each of them when I go to court.”

Those seeking to become GALs should expect to pass background checks, then an interview with a coordinator who explains the program in-depth. Then there’s a three-day training program, after which each applicant is assigned to an experienced GAL who mentors them for two or three months to expose them to all phases of the job.

Sherry said GALs are expected to meet at least monthly with the children they represent. The court system would also like GALs to make a two-year commitment to the program, according to Sherry.

Anyone interested in becoming a GAL should contact Sherry at judy. sherry@vermont.gov or at (802) 6511504.

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Addison Independent, Monday, October 23, 2017 — PAGE 27

JILL STRUBE, EXECUTIVE director of Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, has been credited with bringing a good tone and grantwriting skills to the club in her first year on the job.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Club (Continued from Page 1) videogames, hangout with their friends, make block prints, or enjoy full meals in a new kitchen.

“Every day since they’ve been back to school it’s been over 20. I don’t think we’ve had a day under 20 in October,” Strube said. “Our average attendance is definitely up.”

Boys & Girls Club board President Jeff Fritz said the renovations themselves have made a difference.

The club previously could only serve snacks, but now dishes out 400 full meals a month; now has its own bathrooms with showers, rather than having to share facilities with other tenants of the building on the corner of School and Green streets; and has a washer and dryer, important not only for club kitchen linen but for some members who need help cleaning clothes.

“The really exciting thing we’ve done is institute a meals program,” Fritz said. “It was one of the motivators behind the renovations, so we could actually expand our services and add meals. The other thing would be the laundry services.”

And Strube said the clubhouse is simply friendlier and more welcoming.

“This space is so much more inviting. It’s bright. It’s airy. It doesn’t smell bad any more,” she said. “The kids tell me the carpet used to smell bad. The first day I was here when the carpet was in one of the kids who came all last year came in and literally threw herself on the carpet and rolled around and said, ‘It’s clean. It doesn’t smell bad.’

That, to me, says a lot.”

Fritz throws credit Strube’s way, too, citing her “sense of discipline” and lengthy experience working with students, providing programming and writing grants.

“She’s no-nonsense. She came in and sort of just took control, and that’s exactly what we needed to have her do. And her input has been invaluable in setting this new direction,” Fritz said. “And her background in working with kids has been very useful for us, of course.”

INIATIVES In the past year there have been new programs (on top of many

JULIEANNE MCGRATH, 14, helps Phoebe Raphael, 9, make a mummy pizza at Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes last Thursday morning. The organization dishes out 400 meals a month with its new kitchen.

existing efforts ranging from cooking classes to Lego robotics) and grants: • The club recently hosted four printmaking workshops after it and the city’s Creative Space Gallery were jointly awarded a $1,182 Vermont Arts Council grant to have a steamroller press prints in the Kennedy Brothers parking lot on Oct. 14. Some club members’ work will be on display and for sale at the gallery through Friday, along with that of professional artists and Vergennes Union Elementary School students. Some proceeds will benefit the club.

• Another arts class with Middlebury artist Norma Rollette is ongoing for nine young members, and she will return in January for a second class for older members.

An Elaine Raphael Arts Foundation grant supports the classes.

• A bus now brings a half-dozen new Ferrisburgh Central School members to the club, courtesy of a

CUBBIES BUILT, DONATED and installed by Silver Maple Construction in New Haven are a very successful part of the renovation work done at Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes.

three-year, $2,400 Children’s Trust by about $25,000. Fritz credited Fund Grant. That effort resulted Strube’s frugality and grantfrom Strube’s brainstorming session writing, but also new energy and with FCS Principal Beth Brodie after determination on the board. a parent survey showed demand.

“We’ve got a much more active • A $7,300 grant from the board,” Fritz said.

Williston Best Buy funded eight For example, the board joined Samsung tablets that the club with local food professionals and will use for a class to teach older the boards of the Bixby Library, members to write code Vergennes Partnership for installing apps on and Vergennes Opera Android phones. “The “Jill Strube is House in staging the older kids are pretty no-nonsense. successful “Eat on the excited about that,” She came in Green” event on Sept.

Strube said.

30, with proceeds and sort of just • Another $5,000 all four took control, and benefitting came from the TJ Maxx nonprofits. Fritz said it Foundation to support that’s exactly went so well organizers the club’s ongoing what we needed plan on making it an efforts to help members to have her do.” annual fall staple in the with homework.

— Board President city.

Strube also arranged Now, Fritz said, the Jeff Fritz a donation from local board is looking past schools of three desktop computers its current five-year lease on Green and three Chromebooks for the same Street and again wondering, as club purpose. officials have off and on for the • This past Thursday morning, nonprofit’s 18 years of existence, when school was out, the club hosted whether it should have its own freeits first “Make and Take Halloween standing home.

Cooking and Crafts” event. It was “The prospects for the future are open to members and guests. A total very bright,” Fritz said. “If we can of 22 youths showed up, including continue this momentum, and I see seven non-members, four of who no reason we can’t, I hope we will signed up as members. Strube said a be running out of space within five similar Thanksgiving-themed event years.” is planned for Nov. 3, another day Both Strube and Fritz said the key off from school. to that growth would be continuing FINANCES & FUTURE to make the club a place where its Meanwhile the club’s finances members are happy and safe. Both appear to be as healthy as one could also cited results of a survey the hope for a nonprofit. Fritz said a club conducted of its members in couple of gambles have paid off, preparation of the board’s annual one being the investment in the appeal to the United Way of Addison renovations.

County.

The other was a decision a year In particular, they focused on one ago to forego applying for a $40,000 remark from a member who often state tobacco-cessation grant the naps when she attends. club had earned annually in recent “One of our kids wrote, ‘I like the years. Basically, Fritz said, the Boys & Girls Club because I feel club’s board decided the application safe enough to fall asleep,’” Strube and reporting process was placing said. “She felt comfortable enough too much of a burden on club to take a nap, and that says it all.” employees.

The Boys & Girls Club will be But even without that pot of hosting an open house on Thursday money, Strube and the board’s from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. fundraising efforts exceeded the Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at club’s annual budget of $178,000 andyk@addisonindependent.com.

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Pet of

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Addison County’s Humane Society Lana. 3 years, Rottweiler/Hound mix, spayed female. I’m a 3 year old Rottie/ Hound mix who gets along with everyone! I love long walks (on the beach or otherwise), snuggling on the couch, and the occasional wrestling match or tug on a rope. I’m housebroken, know some basic commands, and haven’t chewed anything buy my bones since I was a puppy. I just want a person to call my own, who’ll love me for me. I haven’t had much time with small children or cats, but I’m always happy to meet them! I’m living with my guardian Chris while Homeward Bound helps find me a new home. Please contact him at chrispalmatier@hotmail.com to arrange a visit!

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Cheddar. 5 years, Lab mix, neutered male.

Cheddar’s #1 priority in life is to play, play and play some more. Cheddar will chase a tennis ball for LITERALLY hours. But FYI, he prefers his tennis balls over a Frisbee or any other toy. His ability to contort his body to catch a ball is unparalleled and his athleticism a thing of beauty. Cheddar is easy to lead on a leash, knows basic commands and is completely house trained. Although his first priority is to play, once he is comfortable with someone Cheddar can be affectionate. He loves to lean his body against you and watch the world go by. Cheddar has bundles of energy and is fairly large, so families with young children might want to keep that in mind.

Proper introductions to other dogs will be very important with this handsome fellow.

Bruno. 4 years, shorthaired, neutered male.

Bruno is a big fellow who loves to spend his day lounging, exploring and charmingly getting into everyone’s business. Bruno loves to be picked up and held but hasn’t expressed any interest in being a lap cat.

He can be grouchy with other cats but he lives in a room with them here at the shelter and peacefully coexists. He loves catnip and cat beds and would love a home where he will have places to explore and places to nap. He is a cool dude who will make a great cat for most people!

Everly. 1 year, shorthaired, spayed female.

Everly is looking for her forever(ly) home!

This super sweet, affectionate young kitty was found as a stray and has been soaking up as much attention as she can get ever since. Everly does not mind being held and loves to rub her head against anyone who is offering a hand for petting. We do not know Everly’s background with children or dogs, but think she would do well in a home with another laid-back cat.

Kittens. 2-4 months, males & females.

We make it easy for you- all kittens who are adopted from Homeward Bound are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, have been seen by a veterinarian, and are litter box trained! The selection of fur-babies varies by day, so stop by often to see who will steal your heart.

Gizmo & Sybil. 3 years, ferrets, male & female. Gizmo (male) and Sybil (female) are bonded ferrets who need to go home together. They are both very sweet and have lived with people of all ages and dogs as well.

They LOVE to play and to receive affectionwhat a great combination! Both Gizmo and Sybil are talkative and love their veggies.

Call or check our website. We may have a pet for you ...

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Pet Pages The tick plague: science seeks solutions

By Susan Shea at this stage they are easier to see and Institute advocated for biodiversity On a hike this spring, we walked feel. After this last blood meal, the — managing our landscapes for through a clear-cut area with tall females lay up to 3,000 eggs and the ecological health to promote human health. A diverse woodland is home grass and brambles. Afterwards, our two-year life cycle begins again. pant legs were crawling with blackLyme disease was first recognized to many other animals besides mice legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis), also in the US in 1975, after an unusual and deer that attract ticks but don’t known as deer ticks — outbreak of arthritis infect them. Some, like opossums, the kind that carry Lyme in Lyme, Connecticut. even eat ticks.

Ostfeld and Bard College ecolodisease. Scientists with Today, the Center for the Vermont Department Disease Control and gist Felicia Keesing predicted that of Health recently examPrevention (CDC) esti- 2017 would be a bad year for Lyme ined over 2,000 ticks mates there are over disease because of high mouse popuand found that 53% of 300,000 cases in the US lations last year, due to an abundant black-legged ticks tested every year. A CDC map mast crop in 2015. In some areas, positive for Lyme disease. A small of Lyme cases shows that most are said Ostfeld, 90 percent of mice percentage of the ticks carried in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, upper harbor Lyme disease, which transpathogens that cause anaplasmosis Midwest, and West Coast. Vermont, lates into correspondingly high or babesiosis, two other tick-borne Maine, New Hampshire, and New infection rates for ticks. diseases that can make people York are all considered high-inciOstfeld and Keesing are searchgravely ill. d e n c e s t a t e s ing for methods to control ticks and Understanding the two-year life Lyme disease. Their Tick Project, cycle of the black-legged tick can in partnership with the CDC, New York Department of help prevent Lyme disease. In Health, and others, is the spring of the first year, in the second year of tick larvae hatch from a five-year study honey-colored eggs in in Dutchess the leaf litter. The County, New six-legged larvae, York, which about the size of has one of a poppy seed, the nation’s soon seek highest their first incidence blood meal. of Lyme The larvae disease. The may become study will infected determine with the whether two bacterium tick control that causes methods, used Lyme disease separately or through this together, can blood meal; it all reduce the number depends on what kind of cases of Lyme of animal they find as a disease in twenty-four host. If it’s a white-footed neighborhoods. mouse, they’re very likely This spring, small bait to contract the Lyme spirochete. If it’s a chipmunk or THE LIFE CYCLE of the Black Legged Tick, more com- boxes that attract rodents were placed in the study shrew, they’re somewhat monly known as the Deer Tick, takes two years.

Illustration by Adelaide Tyrol area. When an animal likely. If it’s a squirrel or a enters the box, it receives larger mammal, they proband the number of cases of Lyme has a dose of fipronil, the active ingrediably won’t. ent in many tick treatments used on After feeding, the larvae drop risen in recent years.

The reasons for the increase in dogs and cats. off into the leaf litter and remain The other tick control method dormant until the next spring. In the Lyme disease are many. Climate spring of year two, these larvae molt change is probably part of it. Milder in the study is a spray containing into eight-legged nymphs, the size winters have allowed ticks to expand a fungus that occurs naturally in of a pinhead, and seek another blood their range and emerge earlier in the northeastern forest soils and has meal. While most feed on mice and spring, and likely led to a surge in been shown to kill ticks. This fungal chipmunks (and have another oppor- the deer and mouse populations that spray was applied to vegetation in tunity to contract Lyme disease), pets feed them. Forest fragmentation has the study area. If these methods and humans may become unsuspect- contributed to an increase in mice, are found to be effective, they are which thrive in small patches of already commercially available ing hosts.

In late summer and fall, the adult woodland, while their predators need and others could begin using them ticks, now the size of an apple seed, larger forests to survive. immediately, offering hope in the In his groundbreaking 2011 book, battle against ticks and Lyme. attach to large mammals, usually deer, where they feed and mate. “Lyme Disease – The Ecology of a Susan Shea is a naturalist, conserPeople and pets are susceptible to Complex System,” disease ecologist vationist, and freelance writer who picking up ticks at this time, although Richard Ostfeld of New York’s Cary lives in Brookfield, Vt.

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‘The Crucible’

THE MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY Players are preparing for their upcoming fall production of Arthur Miller’s drama about the Salem witch trials of 1692. Director Christopher Ross has placed the play in a contemporary setting and expanded it from a historical play to a timely parable. The show opens at Town Hall Theater on Nov. 2. Pictured here from a rehearsal last Wednesday night are, clockwise from top, Jason Duquette-Hoffman, Mark Ciociola, Susannah Magee and Scott Remick; Ciociola, Duquette-Hoffman, Magee, Kevin Commins and Raquel Aronhime; Duquette-Hoffman, Alex Nicosia and Commins; and Tom McElhaney and Remick.

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Donovan: Be careful with consumer information MONTPELIER — Attorney General T.J. Donovan, with 37 attorneys general, urge consumer reporting agencies Experian and TransUnion to immediately stop charging fees to consumers.

After the Equifax data “Vermonters breach, many are rightly consumers outraged that want to put place their personal, in credit freezes sensitive on their information accounts. has been Donovan exposed by and the other this massive attorneys general sent data breach. a letter to the Credit bureaus may c o n s u m e r reporting stand to profit a g e n c i e s when they (CRA’s, also charge fees referred to as “credit for consumer bureaus”) requests for urging them credit report to stop freezes. charging fees That’s not fair for credit freezes and and I’ll fight fees to lift or to prevent temporarily that from lift credit happening.” freezes on — T.J. Donovan consumers’ accounts.

The Equifax data breach reported last month has affected over 145 million Americans.

“Vermonters are rightly outraged that their personal, sensitive information has been exposed by this massive data breach,” said Donovan.

“Credit bureaus may stand to profit when they charge fees for consumer requests for credit report freezes,” he continued. “That’s not fair and I’ll fight to prevent that from happening.”

In addition to the letter, Donovan immediately acted after the data breach to get information out to Vermonters by issuing an alert about the breach to over 15,000 Vermonters, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, through the new Scam Alert system. He also launched an investigation into the data breach to hold the company accountable.

The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) set up a webpage with up-todate information about the data breach, action steps consumers can take, and a dedicated hotline for all Equifax questions (888-516-6179). CAP has returned over 700 calls to Vermonters and continues to speak directly with constituents every day.

In addition to consideration of placing a credit freeze on all credit reports, Donovan offered the following tips consumers can take to safeguard against identity theft:

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• Consider placing alerts on your financial accounts so your financial institution alerts you when money above a pre-designated amount is withdrawn.

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Book sale coming up at the Bixby VERGENNES — The Friends of Bixby Library in Vergennes will host their final used book sale of the year beginning Friday, Oct. 27, from 3 to 6 p.m., and continuing on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“With boxes and boxes (and boxes) of books to choose from, there is something for everyone,” said coordinator Marsha Hoffman.

“And, in appreciation of all the people who come and support the book sale throughout the spring and summer, we wanted to make our final sale of the season as affordable as possible. So, come and take as many as you can carry

and pay what you think they are worth!”

Hoffman also offered that volunteers could help customers load their cars with purchases.

The sale includes all current inventory — DVDs/ CD audiobooks, cookbooks, craft books, fiction, gardening, nonfiction, hardcover, and paperback. There is an enormous selection of good quality children’s books for all ages, including young adult hardcover.

Follow the signs to this Blow-out Book Sale on the lower level of the Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes.

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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sun‑ day, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS T H U R S D AY: B i g B o o k Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congre‑ gational Church, New Haven Village Green.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Mon‑ day, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meet‑ ing 7:15‑8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednes‑ days, 9 am, held at The Turn‑ ing Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Method‑ ist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meet‑ ings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleas‑ ant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. MAKING RECOVERY EASIER (MRE). Wednesdays, 1‑2 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facili‑ tated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12‑Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recov‑ ery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12‑Step Programs.

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NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NEW SUPPORT GROUP ‑ Grief Anonymous Meeting every Thursday @ 6:30 pm at Grace Baptist Church 52 Merchants Row, Middelbury, Vt. First Meeting Thursday, December 1st, 2016 OA (OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS) MEETS on Thurs‑ days at 6 PM. Located at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT. (OA) OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS Saturday’s at 1:00pm.

Located at Lawrence Memo‑ rial Library, 40 North St. in Bristol, VT. OPIATE OVERDOSE RES‑ CUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

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PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLEBURY, Middlebury’s premier non‑profit senior community, is in search of an exceptional Assistant Dining Supervisor.

If you are looking for a great opportunity, you’ve found it.

We’re seeking a very special individual that is motivated, organized and dedicated. If you’re a team player with great leadership & people skills, are service oriented and are available weekends, holidays and evenings we would love to hear from you. acoyle@ eastviewmiddlebury.com or call Amanda at 802‑989‑7507.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLEBURY seeks a FT House‑ keeper who is friendly and detail‑oriented to provide qual‑ ity cleaning service in our retirement community. Email acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury. com or call 989‑7507.

SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS MEETING of Alcoholics Anon‑ ymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Fri‑ day, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church., Middlebury, VT. WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

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

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience.

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Mid‑ dlebury. Approved for seat‑ ing for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

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GUEST SERVICES PERSON wanted for the Swift House Inn. Responsible for taking phone reservations, check‑ ing in guests, which includes walking them to their rooms, light cleaning, helping guests plan their day. Must be able to walk and do stairs. Must be able to work day shifts, evening shifts and week‑ ends. Good computer skills a must. Prior experience a plus.

Contact Michele at the Swift House Inn. 802‑388‑9925.

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

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLEBURY, Vermont’s newest non‑profit retirement com‑ munity, is now interviewing servers and dishwashers for our growing dining services team. Our dining team pro‑ vides residents with a fine dining experience and full table service in a dynamic retirement community. They perform a variety of tasks including, table set‑up, taking food orders, food delivery and follow‑up. With superb kitch‑ en facilities, we offer a work environment that is hard to find in the hospitality industry.

Needed positions available on all shifts with a focus on eve‑ nings and weekends. Email acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury. com or call 989‑7507.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME deli positions available. Set hours, Monday‑Friday 6:00am ‑ 2:00 pm. Prior work experi‑ ence with food preparation in a commercial kitchen / deli required. Experience making pizza a plus. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market in Vergennes or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

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HOPE HAS AN opening at its resale store for a 25 hour a week textile sorter. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, to stand, sit and walk for pro‑ longed periods, be able to perform work requiring re‑ petitive hand motion, must be speedy and attentive to detail.

Send resume and cover letter to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

FAMILY LUMBER OPERATION

Seeks To Fill The Following Positions: Help Wanted

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Middlebury, VT

Agri-Mark has a full-time immediate opening for a THIRD SHIFT (12am-8am) Maintenance Mechanic Technician to work in our Middlebury, VT facility.

Flexible work schedule required, including rotating weekends, and working scheduled holidays.

Preferred candidate will have a journeyman’s electrical license and/or strong PLC experience. Mechanical background is a must. Strong welding experience is preferred.

Must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Excellent troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment in a food production environment.

Position provides 40+ hours per week, paid leave and holidays. Offers a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and much more. Apply in person, by email to ajacobs@agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:

MACHINERY OPERATOR for skilled lumber mill positions due to employee retirement. You must be in good physical condition, have a desire to learn, be reliable, have a strong safety awareness and work well with others. We will teach you the skills you need to use the technology investments we are putting in place. Mill work has a production bonus.

SKILLED FORKLIFT OPERATOR to run large forklifts at our operation in Bristol. Other work includes light construction, planing, lumber stacking. Must be reliable, energetic, work well with others and have good safety awareness. Previous experience operating heavy machinery is a plus but not required, we will teach you the skills you need.

Call 802-453-4884 or visit The A. Johnson Co., 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443 for an application.

Agri-Mark

Attn: Mrs. Jacobs 869 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE M/F/D/V

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ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE FOR FULL & PART TIME We are seeking people with winning personalities and great attitudes to join our team.

Full & Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling. Must be willing to work some nights & weekends.

Full & Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

Searching for someone to complete your team? or

Are you searching for a job?

Either way, you are on the right track with the

Apply in person or pick up an application at: Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center

Corner of Routes 22A and 74 • Shoreham, VT EOE

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HOPE IS HIRING‑ HOPE’s growing resale store seeks 2 new team members: a 29.5 hour/week warehouse as‑ sistant, a 29.5 hour a week retail associate. Both positions require the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds, be self‑motivated and detail oriented. To apply, send re‑ sume and letter of interest to receptionist@hope‑vt.org.

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler.

Eye for detail and accuracy.

Flexible duties and hours Monday‑Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unassisted lifting of 25 pounds. Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

SHARED LIVING PROVID‑ ER‑ sought for a long‑time Bristol resident with an intel‑ lectual disability in his 60’s.

His needs have changed, and he would like to share a home with someone, rather than continue to live inde‑ pendently in an apartment.

The home does not have to be in Bristol, but a provider should be able to keep his connections to Bristol. Cub‑ bers, the Creemee stand, and local music are all important to him. Support is needed with his health and diet. Gener‑ ous tax‑free stipend, room & board payment, and respite budget. Please contact Keiko at Community Associates at 388‑4021.

Feed Commodities International in Middlebury, VT is in need of Accountant.

We are looking for a candidate to fill an Accountant position based in Middlebury, VT. This position will perform a variety of accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger, Financial Reporting and Regulatory filings. The Accountant will also provide assistance in Payroll Processing, Fixed Assets, and Month End/Year End Analysis.

The incumbent requires accounting experience and a strong experience with the use Microsoft excel and Accounting software. A Degree in Business or Accounting would be highly desirable. Ability to work independently, with initiative, multitask and prioritize work assignments and manage time.

This is a full time position with benefits including 401k, medical, life and disability insurance, generous time off.

Mt. Abraham Middle School Boys and Girls

Basketball Coaches Needed Hiring now for the upcoming winter season.

For more information or to apply, please contact Devin Wendel, Athletic Director at 802-453-7330 or dwendel@anesu.org.

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WE ARE SEEKING A loving caregiver to be our new Nurs‑ ery Leader, 2 hours a week, Sunday mornings. Vergennes Congregational Church, a progressive Christian com‑ munity, needs a warm, con‑ sistent leader of our nursery program for ages birth through four. The position requires supervising age‑appropriate activities (reading, singing, play) for young children, pro‑ viding a welcoming presence for parents, and attending occasional, paid staff training and meetings. Pay is $26/ Sunday (two hours). For more information see our website: vergennucc.org/employment or contact Pastor Gary Lewis at 877‑2435.

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: NorwoodSawmills. com. 1‑800‑578‑1363, Ext. 300N.

BRANDON ‑ small efficiency apartment. Non‑smoking.

No pets. Heat, lights and cable included. $150/week.

802‑247‑3144.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease.

No pets. Available Sept. 1.

Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

For Sale

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ADULT BATTERY ASSIST‑ ED BIKE charger and extra battery included. Like new.

Original cost $1,375. Ask‑ ing $250. For more info call 802‑247‑3211.

ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge.

Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.

ATV RAMPS FOR pick up truck. Never used. Call Tom at 453‑3454.

Help Wanted

Please send your cover letter and resume to: Irma Higgins, HR Manager ihiggins@feedcommodities.com.

For questions, call 802-458-3916.

FCI is an equal opportunity employer.

NOW HIRING:

Full- and Part-Time Sales Associates for flexible shifts Nights & Weekends included

THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235.

U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems.

802‑388‑4831.

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YOUR LOCAL CONSIGN‑ MENT shop is waiting for you. We have something for everyone, whether you want to consign or shop we are open 7 days a week 10 to 5. We are located in the Compass Music and Art Cen‑ ter 333 Jones Drive Brandon VT. 802‑465‑8436 Check us out on facebook. Compass Treasure Chest.

For Rent 1 BEDROOM HOUSE, East Middlebury. $850 includes some expenses. No smok‑ ing. No pets. Call for details and showing. Leave callback number. 802‑349‑4446.

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

15 MINUTES FROM MID‑ DLEBURY spacious 2 bed‑ room, 2 bath apartment in country. $975 plus utilities and 1 month deposit. No pets or smoking please. Avail‑ able November 1st. Call for photos.

Benefits available for F/T staff

Apply in person at:

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

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Full-time Delivery Driver CDL-Clean Record Apply in person: 2107 James Road • Weybridge, VT 802.545.2119

ADDISON ‑ 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home with garage on 22A. $1,350 a month. Deposit, first month, last month and references required. Call 802‑482‑3765, afternoons please.

ADDISON: SEEKING A pet‑friendly housemate who can help w/dog‑walking & chip in on yard work. $400/ mo. (all inc). Furnished beddroom, private bath.

No smoking. No deposit.

802‑ 863‑5625 or Home‑ ShareVermont.org for appli‑ cation. Interview, references, background checks required.

EHO. AVAILABLE NOVEMBER. LARGE 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. 12 min‑ utes from Middlebury. Fridge/ stove included and wash‑ er dryer hookups. $1,050 plus heat and electric. No pets or smoking please.

802‑897‑5447.

BRANDON: PARK VILLAGE is now accepting applica‑ tions for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Rents starting at $700, includes heat and trash. No pets. Laundry on site. Income restrictions apply. Call Summit Prop‑ erty Management Group at 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website, summitpmg.com.

BRIDPORT 1 BEDROOM, 4 room apartment with porch/ lawn. Washer/dryer, heat/hot water included. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check. $800/mo. plus security deposit. For more info, Charlie 802‑758‑2218.

BRISTOL 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, extra large living room and bath, nice porch, undercover parking for two cars. Private with views. First floor living. New gas stove.

Washer and dryer. Garden space available. Lawn care and snow removal provided.

No pets. No smoking. Credit check, security, references and lease. Available October 1st. $985/mo. Leave mes‑ sage. 802‑352‑4266.

CORNWALL HOUSE FOR RENT immediately. 3 bed‑ room two bath. Full heated basement and large deck.

Trash, lawn care and snow removal included. No pets.

No smoking. $1,500/mo. First and security. 802‑352‑4424.

COUNTRY SUITE AVAIL‑ ABLE for rent. Shared kitch‑ en, non‑smoker. References required. $450, plus some work. 802‑475‑2112.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease.

The entrance door measure‑ ments are 8’ wide by 7’ high.

For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

FOR RENT: BRIDPORT, Commercial/retail office.

1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. Available Oct. 1.

802‑758‑2494.

HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bed‑ room, fully furnished. Nine month rental from 9/15/17 ‑ 6/16/18. Washer, dryer, all appliances, gas grill, fully equipped kitchen, deck, screened porch, private dock on Lake Dunmore. No smok‑ ing, no pets. Snow plowing and lawn maintenance in‑ cluded. $1,100/month plus utilities, security deposit.

802‑352‑6678.

MIDDLEBURY; 1, 2, AND 3 bedroom apartments avail‑ able, fully furnished. All in‑ clusive heat, electric and water. 802‑349‑8544.

MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/ OFFICE space for rent.

1,303 square feet. Front door parking. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint) M I D D L E B U RY: S H A R E A home w/ active, retired professional who enjoys Jeopardy, opera and sports.

Seeking housemate to share a couple meals each week. $400/mo. Shared bath. No deposit. 802‑863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO. NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM apartment with all appli‑ ances, heat and rubbish re‑ moval. No pets, no smoking. $800/month, $850 deposit.

802‑453‑2275.

ON LAKE DUNMORE, Salis‑ bury, VT. Two bedroom win‑ terized lake house directly on Lake Dunmore. Fully furnished, chalet with 1 1/2 bathroom. Two bedrooms with closets, living room and kitchen open. Beautiful deck overlooking the North Cove with 4 steps down to 80’ lawn to water to enjoy the outside. You pay your own utilities, (propane heat).

Available from November 1‑2 until end of school year or end of June. Ice skat‑ ing and ice fishing during the winter and swimming in warm weather. You will need references, 1st month’s rent and security deposit. No smoking or pets allowed.

Laundromat, store in walk‑ ing distance. 15 minute ride to Middlebury. 30 minutes to Rutland. 802‑352‑4697 or leave message.

NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment.

Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $900/month plus utilities.

802‑236‑2040.

RIPTON ONE BEDROOM CABIN, furnished or un‑ furnished. No smoking, no pets. $800/mo., plus utilities.

388‑2641.

ROOMS FOR RENT in his‑ torical Vergennes Inn. Mid October through Mid May. Perfect for UTC, Travel‑ ing nurses or other travel‑ ing professionals. $650 to $1,000 per month. Call Bill 802‑877‑3293.

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Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus

S TA R K S B O R O S M A L L HOUSE, 1 bedroom with ex‑ tra room. House on shared owner’s property. $700/mo. plus all utilities. Security de‑ posit, references required.

No smoking, no animals. Call Mellissa at 453‑5526.

Income Limits Apply. No Utilities Included. Modern apartment, carpet/tile, W/D connections plus onsite laundry facility. Efficient gas heat/hot water.

Ample parking and storage. Includes trash, lawn care, snow removal, professional management and 24-hour emergency maintenance. In quiet Middlebury neighborhood. References Required.

To request an application, call 802-472-5016 or e-mail pinemeadow@maloneyproperties.com.

Want to Rent V I S I T I N G I N S T R U C TO R FOR Middlebury winter term IS O: fu r n i s h e d h o u s i n g .

1/6‑2/10. Must also accept 13 year old indoor cat. Sub‑ lets and house‑sitting oppor‑ tunities welcome. Contact: merklejulie@gmail.com.

Wood Heat BUY 4, GET 1/2 CORD FREE® ‑ Only $999. Free delivery & kindling‑16” split clean. Click: www.MIDDMEN. com

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.

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

LAND FOR SALE IRS auc‑ tion. 11/3/17. 12:00pm. Birch Ledge Rd. & RTE 116, Bristol.

Two ‑ 5 acre lots. Min. bid $15,304. www.irsauctions.gov.

Tim ‑ 401‑369‑2172.

Att. Farmers FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

FIRST‑CUT HORSE HAY small square bales (50 lbs avg). $4 at barn. Delivery at cost. 802‑462‑3912. jwelkey7606@gmail.com.

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INDEPENDENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Only three lots remain in the Daisy Lane Residential De‑ velopment. One is a beauti‑ ful wooded 1 1/4 acre with a small year round stream. Lots are supported with village water and approved for simple in‑ground septic. Located in East Middlebury, just 15‑20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, 2 golf courses and beautiful Lake Dunmore. 802‑388‑2502 or 802‑388‑7350.

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

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing

Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

Talk to our sales professionals.

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CORNWALL, VT‑ A BEAU‑ TIFUL building lot for sale.

Amazing view. Septic permit in place. Please call between 9a.m‑10a.m 802‑462‑3313.

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TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices.

802‑388‑7300.

BRISTOL VILLAGE BUILD‑ ING LOTS Approved with water, electric and sewer in‑ stalled. Call Tom or Nancy at 453‑3454.

Contact: Christine Golden Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

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ROOM 116 – LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 7:05 3. *Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2017 Regular Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 7:10 5. *Update on Forest Ridge Drive Post Tree-Trimming Site Remediation 6. *Consider Application from American Flatbread for an Entertainment Permit 7:15 7. *Becky Dayton, Downtown Improvement District Commission Chair, Submission of a Petition for Renewal of the Downtown District signed by 2/3rds of the Property Owners in the District 7:25 8. *Appointment of Task Force to Develop Recommendation on Aqua ViTea’s Application for Tax Stabilization & Develop Revolving Loan Fund Policy, Guidelines and Application Materials 7:30 9. *Public Hearing on Draft Town Plan Update 8:00 10. *John Barstow and Al Zaccor, Addison Central Teens Regarding Long-Term Stability of the Teen Center 8:15 11. *Appointment of Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer 8:20 12. *Consideration of Donation of 1.3 acres on Creek Road to the Town by the Bascom Family 8:25 13. *Consideration of Request from the Marble Works Condominium Association for Approval of Stairway Repair and Removal of a Large Tree on or near Land on which the Town holds a Conservation Easement 8:30 14. *Approval of Check Warrants 15. *Town Manager’s Report 16. **Board Member Concerns 17. *Executive Session – None Anticipated 18. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:45 19. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on 10/23 the Selectboard page.

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NOTICED OUR PUBLIC NOTICES?

Each issue around the Classifieds section we publish public notices and legal adverts including: • Act 250 Permit applications • Foreclosures • Notices to creditors • Storage auctions • Planning and zoning changes

Call for more info: 802.388.4944 or email: legals@addisonindependent.com

Public Notices can be found on Pages 37 & 38.

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PUBLIC NOTICE

The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) hereby provides public notice of the modification to General Permit 3-9007 for Stormwater Discharges from the Transportation Separate Storm Sewer System (TS4 General Permit).

The Agency is modifying the language in Part 4.1 regarding the applicable water quality standards to be consistent with federal law, modifying the definition of “receiving water” in Part 13 to be consistent with the definition in the Vermont Water Quality Standards, modifying the definition of “feasible” in Part 13 to remove the word “economically,” and deleting the definition of “infeasible” in Part 13 since it is unnecessary.

The public is invited to provide written comment on the modifications to the TS4 General Permit through the close of business (4:30pm) on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

Written comments on the TS4 General Permit should be emailed to Christy Witters at christy.witters@vermont.gov or mailed to: Christy Witters DEC Stormwater Program 1 National Life Drive, Main 2 Montpelier, VT 05620-3522 A public information meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21 from 1 to 3 pm, in the Winooski Room in the Watershed Management Division office at 1 National Life Drive in Montpelier, VT. A copy of the TS4 General Permit and related documents may be downloaded from: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/stormwater/transportation-general-permit Hard copies of the draft General Permit and related documents may be obtained upon request. Requests and questions should be sent to the email above or directed to 802490-6173.

10/23

TOWN OF SALISBURY NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONVEYANCE

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 1061, the Salisbury Selectboard hereby gives notice of its proposed conveyance to Eric Ashley of a 2.0-acre parcel of land with appurtenant sewage and access easements on Shard Villa Road in Salisbury, Vermont.

The proposed terms of the conveyance are set forth in a Purchase and Sale Contract between the Town and Mr. Ashley dated October 11, 2017, as amended (the “Contract”). A copy of the Contract is on file in the office of the Salisbury Town Clerk. The parcel to be sold is designated as parcel 0502013, and is all and the same lands and premises described in the Warranty Deed of Susan A. Pominville and Dennis R. Stone to the Town of Salisbury, dated October 25, 2012, and recorded in Book 65 at Page 361 of the Salisbury Land Records.

The proposed conveyance is subject to additional terms and conditions as set forth in the Contract.

This notice will be posted in three public places in the Town of Salisbury (the Town Office, U.S. Post Office, and Town Hall). Notice shall also be published in the Addison Independent, a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality, at least 30 days prior to the date of the proposed conveyance. Unless a petition objecting to the conveyance is filed in accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 1061(2), the Selectboard may proceed with the conveyance.

If a petition signed by five percent of the legal voters of the municipality objecting to the proposed conveyance is presented to the municipal clerk within 30 days of the date of posting and publication of this notice, the Selectboard shall cause the question of whether the municipality shall convey the property to be considered at a special or annual meeting called for that purpose. After the meeting, the property may be conveyed unless a majority of the voters of the municipality present and voting vote to disapprove of the conveyance.

Salisbury Selectboard October 19, 2017 10/23

WARNING AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 (BRISTOL, LINCOLN, MONKTON, NEW HAVEN, STARKSBORO)

The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28, are hereby notified and warned to meet in a Special Meeting at the official polling places in Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro, on Thursday, November 2, 2017, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) in the forenoon (a.m.), and seven o’clock (7:00) in the afternoon (p.m.), to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business: ARTICLE I The Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 Board has determined that public interest or necessity demands incurring bonded indebtedness to finance the final design, permitting, site work and construction of renovations, capital improvements and additions to Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School at an estimated total project cost of Thirty-six Million Six Hundred Sixty-four Thousand Dollars ($36,664,000).

It is expected that none of the project costs will be eligible for state school construction aid because there is presently a moratorium on state school construction aid funding. Therefore, the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 will be responsible for 100% of the project costs ($36,664,000) which the Board recommends be funded through the issuance of Thirty-five Million Dollars ($35,000,000) of general obligation bonds and the balance with funds previously and to be budgeted for Construction Services. So: Shall general obligation bonds of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 in an amount not to exceed Thirty-five Million Dollars ($35,000,000.00) be issued for the purpose of financing, together with budgeted funds, the final design, permitting, site work and the construction of renovations, capital improvements and additions to Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School together with related eligible project expenses?

State funds are not available at this time or this project is not eligible to receive state school construction aid. The Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 will be responsible for all costs of any borrowing and the costs of the improvements and additions to the Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School.

Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, transported to and re-opened at the Superintendent’s Office in the Town of Bristol, where the ballots will be commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven and Starksboro under the supervision of the Clerk of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28.

The legal voters of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 are further warned and notified that informational meetings will be held for the purpose of explaining the proposed school building improvements and the financing thereof on October 25, 2017 at Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School Large Cafeteria at 7:00 pm.

The legal voters of Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said Special Meeting shall be as provided in Sections 706u-706w of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 held on September 28, 2017. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 on September 29, 2017.

ATTEST: Clerk, Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 Board Chair, Mount Abraham Union High School District No. 28 10/12

ADDISONINDEPENDENT.COM NOTICE OF TAX SALE — TOWN OF LINCOLN

The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Lincoln, in the County of Addison are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the years 2014, 2015, and 2016-17 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such town, to wit: A parcel of land consisting of 2.62 acres, more or less, with all improvements thereon, located on Atkins Road in Lincoln, Vermont, and being the remaining portion owned by J. Bradley Allen of the lands and premises described in the Administrator’s Deed of Robert F. Atkins, Executor of the Estate of Anna E. Atkins, to J. Bradley Allen and Katharine S. Allen, dated May 4, 1987, and recorded in Book 37 at Page 335 of the Lincoln Land Records.

EXEPTING AND RESERVING the lands and premises previously conveyed to third parties by the following deeds: 1. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen and Katharine S. Allen to Lorin W. Willis and Nancy C. Willis, dated December 21, 1991, and recorded in Book 41 at Page 645 of the Lincoln Land Records.

2. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Gary R. Pomainville and Marietta A. Pomainville, dated August 5, 1993, and recorded in Book 43 at Page 558 of the Lincoln Land Records.

3. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Lorin W. Willis and Nancy C. Willis, dated October 30, 1995, and recorded in Book 47 at Page 118 of the Lincoln Land Records.

4. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Arthur G. Pixley and Linda J. Pixley, dated September 27, 2001, and recorded in Book 55 at Page 376 of the Lincoln Land Records.

5. Warranty Deed of J. Bradley Allen to Harold L. Purinton and Sylvia M. Purinton, dated September 27, 2001, and recorded in Book 55 at Page 488 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Subject to and benefited by all easements, rights of way, permits, and restrictions of record, including but not limited to rights set forth in a Water Rights Agreement between James Bradley Allen, William E. Simmons, and Darlene W. Simmons, dated March 21, 1993, and recorded in Book 43 at Page 275 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Reference is further made to a Quit Claim Deed of Katharine S. Allen to J. Bradley Allen, dated December 22, 1991, and recorded in Book 43 at Page 355 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Reference is made to said deeds and their records and all prior deeds and their records for a more particular and complete description of the above-described lands and premises.

So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker Street, Lincoln, Vermont, a public place in said Town, on November 13, 2017 at 9:00 A.M., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid.

Dated at Lincoln, Vermont, this 12th day of October, 2017.

Nancy Stevens Collector of Delinquent Taxes Town of Lincoln

NOTICE OF TAX SALE — TOWN OF LINCOLN

The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Lincoln, in the County of Addison are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the years 2014, 2015, and 2016-17 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such town, to wit: A parcel of land consisting of 1.7 acres, more or less, with all improvements thereon, located at 1335 Downingsville Road, Lincoln, Vermont, and being all and the same lands and premises described as “Parcel I” in the Warranty Deed of Rosemary D. Mayo to Tara Mayo, dated July 26, 2011, and recorded in Book 71 at Page 65 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Subject to and benefited by all easements, rights of way, permits, and restrictions of record, including but not limited to an Easement Deed from Dennis Jimmo and Glenda Jimmo to Donovan Mayo and Rosemary Mayo, dated January 13, 2000, and recorded in Book 53 at Page 182 of the Lincoln Land Records.

Reference is made to said deeds and their records and all prior deeds and their records for a more particular and complete description of the above-described lands and premises.

So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker Street, Lincoln, Vermont, a public place in said Town, on November 13, 2017 at 9:00 A.M., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid.

Dated at Lincoln, Vermont, this 12th day of October, 2017.

Nancy Stevens Collector of Delinquent Taxes 10/16 Town of Lincoln

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Rule change means more help for addicts

By MIKE POLHAMUS VTDigger.org MONTPELIER — In what he called a sign of progress in combating the opioid crisis, Gov. Phil Scott announced this past Monday, Oct. 16, that the state has moved to bolster the ranks of substance abuse counselors by paring back the licensing requirements.

The move was spurred by legislators’ recommendations to the Office of Professional Regulation after hearing that the state’s arcane rules were hindering qualified counselors from landing jobs here, said Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison.

“We heard testimony from people who said, ‘You have no idea how hard it is to get a license in this state,’” Ayer said Monday. “It’s just so complicated, and it didn’t need to be.”

Even the names of classes that professionals had taken could present a roadblock under the rules, Ayer said.

“The way it was written, it was so specific that the name of a course could disqualify somebody, even if the subject of the course was the same” as an approved course, Ayer said.

Ayer chairs the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, which she said forwarded a request to OPR Director Colin Benjamin that he simplify the licensing requirements for mental health professionals, especially substance abuse counselors.

In just five months, Scott said last week, the number of pages of rules governing licensing for substance abuse counselors was trimmed from 31 to 10.

The move will make it easier to get licensed as substance abuse counselors, but “without any loss of public protection whatsoever,” said Benjamin.

Vermont has about 360 substance abuse counselors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Scott said he’d heard “somewhat anecdotal” estimates that there’s a shortage of 100 to 200 of them in the state. None of the 20 or so officials who attended Scott’s Oct. 16 announcement gave a number for how many more the state needs.

Scott termed this shortage a “substance use disorder workforce crisis” in literature promoting the event in Montpelier.

Benjamin said he expects the reduction in substance abuse counselors’ licensing requirements to “yield results immediately.” He declined to say how long it would take before the regulatory reduction

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would attract the additional counselors Scott estimated the state needs.

Ayer, who is a registered nurse, said she had read the streamlined rule and that it would not diminish the level of care patients receive.

“We were specific: We did not want to lower standards,” she said.

The Office of Professional Regulation is within the secretary of state’s office. The revisions were done under an emergency rulemaking authority, Secretary of State Jim Condos said.

The emergency rule will remain in effect for no more than 120 days while undergoing the usual review process by lawmakers in order to become permanent.

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