Monday, October 29, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 26

Ghostly tale told on stage • A new governess on a lonely country estate sees apparitions in an adaptation of “Turn of the Screw” at THT. See Arts Beat on Pages 10-13.

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Incumbent lt. gov. talks taxes, marijuana and clean water

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman is asking voters to give him another two years to advance a political agenda that includes a livable wage, a Vermontbranded milk industry that could help struggling dairy farmers, advances in high-speed Internet and cell phone coverage, and passage of a law to regulate and tax recreational marijuana in a way that would raise money for education and economic development advances.

Zuckerman, a 47-year-old Hinesburg Progressive/Democrat, is rounding out his first term as lieutenant governor. He faces opposition this year from Milton Republican Don Turner, a longtime Vermont House member representing the Chittenden-10 district, and Liberty Union candidate Murray Ngoima of Pomfret.

The Independent published a profile of Turner in its Aug. 16 edition.

Zuckerman graduated from the University of Vermont in 1995 with a degree in Environmental Studies.

He has been involved in farming since 1994, and spent three years (1996-1998) working at the Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham, owned

by Will and Judy Stevens.

It was in 2008 that Zuckerman and his spouse, Rachel Nevitt, founded Full Moon Farm, a NOFAcertified, organic farm in Hinesburg.

They also run a farm stand at the (See Zuckerman, Page 30)

Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman

City officials seek solutions to wastewater overflow woes

• Citing an expiring lease, John and Beth Hughes have decided to move on. See Page 3.

It’s crunch time for sports teams

• All four local high schools competed in do-or-die playoff games this weekend. See how they fared, Pages 23-25.

FOLKS ENJOY A pumpkin-carving party at Jim and Mary Apgar’s house in South Lincoln last week. This Halloween season, Jim’s Ford F-450 truck is decorated with a dozen jack-o’-lanterns, one of which weighed almost half a ton.

Independent photo/Christopher Ross

Giant pumpkin taking its last tour • A Middlebury woman is looking for a kidney donor with O+ or O- blood. Read her story on Page 3.

40 Pages

Zuckerman eyes new term

Storm Café will close its doors

26-year-old seeks a life-giving gift

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By CHRISTOPHER ROSS SOUTH LINCOLN — Driving around Vermont in late October has always presented Jim Apgar with some unusual technical challenges. It’s not the truck or the roads or the routes — they’re fine. It’s not the tools of his trade as a contractor.

It’s the 700-pound pumpkin, the one it took a team of helpers to bring home, a Sawzall to carve and a forklift to set in place atop the truck.

At night you could see Jim coming from a distance. Drivers along that hilly stretch of Route 17 in New Haven, where the road seems to undulate, have reported seeing a giant

jack-o’-lantern rise out of the darkness, disappear, then rise again.

“It’s part embarrassing and part awesome,” said Jim’s daughter, Amanda Bolduc.

When she was working in Burlington in her mid-20s, Amanda recalled, a coworker “came in and was telling everyone about this awesome thing she had seen. ‘A truck with a giant pumpkin on the top of it. A huge pumpkin right on the roof!’ Everyone thought it was so interesting. ‘That’s my dad,’ I said sheepishly. Then we all had a good laugh.”

Sometimes Jim’s jack-o’-lanterns (See Pumpkin, Page 21)

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The longterm solution to the occasional, but persistent, problem of the Vergennes wastewater collection system overflowing into Otter Creek could be a large holding tank — or tanks — to collect stormwater that can overwhelm a key pump station.

That’s what Vergennes wastewater plant supervisor Rick Chaput and public works head Jim Larrow told the city council at its Oct. 23 meeting.

City officials have said for years the Vergennes combined sewer overflow problem centers on the pump station on Macdonough Drive. Across Otter Creek from the treatment plant, that pump station serves all of the city on the river’s east side.

After heavy rains, particularly thunderstorms, stormwater surges lead to overflows from the pump station of a mélange of rainwater and water from toilets and other household and business waste disposal systems. Those overflows have added up to a large discharge into the creek — in 2016, for example, overflows totaled 459,200 gallons and in 2017 it was 661,300 gallons.

Chaput told the council that he expects four engineering firms to respond to requests for proposals to design a tank that would temporarily store overflows from that pump station.

He said the limited area and (See Vergennes, Page 38)

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Storm Café to close its doors Hughes family to unite at Salisbury School

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — It’s a storm that many Addison County residents had hoped would rage on, unabated.

But unable to extend their lease in the historic Stone Mill building in Middlebury’s Frog Hollow, Storm Café owners John and Beth Hughes have decided to end the restaurant’s 25-year run after the last meal clears the kitchen on Nov. 11.

“It’s really hard,” John Hughes

said during a recent interview.

“If I could stay in this location, I wouldn’t be done.”

Still, there will be some sunny skies after the Storm.

Hughes in just a few weeks will begin his new job as cook at the Salisbury Community School, and his new customers will include some familiar faces: His wife and their 7-year-old twin daughters, Molly and Lilly. Beth Hughes has for the past three years worked as a paraprofessional at the school, where Molly and Lilly are students.

“For the first time in 20 years,

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I’ll have my weekends off,” John Hughes said of an added bonus of his new job.

The Hughes’ acquired the Storm Café 13 years ago. Beth and John had previously met and worked together at the Huntington House Inn in Rochester, Vermont. She was the innkeeper and he was a sous chef.

John’s resumé also includes a stint as assistant general manager at Middlebury’s Fire & Ice Restaurant.

Soon after marrying, the couple began dreaming of a new challenge.

(See Storm, Page 31)

MIDDLEBURY RESIDENT ALISON “Allie” Walter is looking for a kidney donor with an O+ or O- blood type.

Local woman needs new kidney due to illness Walter has been fighting IgA Nephropathy

BETH AND JOHN Hughes, seen here with their twin daughters Molly and Lilly, are closing Middlebury’s Storm Café on Nov. 11 following 13 years of ownership. The family will soon be united at the Salisbury Community School, where Beth works as a paraprofessional and the twins attend classes. John Hughes on Nov. 12 will begin his new job as cafeteria chef at the school.

Independent photo/John Flowers

By EMMA COTTON MIDDLEBURY — In the late stages of a rare kidney disease, Middlebury resident Alison (Allie) Walter has turned to the public to look for a donor.

For four years, Walter, 26, has been quietly treating her IgA Nephropathy, an autoimmune disease that is slowly causing her kidneys to fail. As a junior at St. Lawrence University in upstate New York, she began waking up with migraines and feeling chronic fatigue. School nurses dismissed her symptoms as stress.

After graduation, the symptoms worsened, and Walter was officially diagnosed with the disease she calls IgA. Her doctors estimate that, at the time of her diagnosis, the disease had lived inside of her for 20 years, largely without symptoms and completely untreated.

“I’ve been trying to be optimistic, because after the surgery’s done, I’m going to feel so much better and have so much energy,” Walter says. “But there’s some days where I just can’t believe this is something I have to go through.”

If Walter had learned about her IgA earlier, she could have started the steady regimen of immunesuppressants she’s now taking before the disease progressed, possibly avoiding the transplant altogether.

But her doctors at the University

of Vermont Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say it’s too late for that. In August, Walter’s kidney function fell into the 20th percentile.

“So basically, when you hit 20 percent kidney function, you’re low enough that you can start looking for a transplant,” Walter says.

Walter is looking for a donor with an O+ or O- blood type. This presents a challenge: though O blood types are the most common, types A and B can also accept donor blood types O+ and O-. The reverse is not true; those with O blood types can only receive blood and donor organs from other O donors.

“It limits the pool,” she says, “because everyone’s taking from O’s, but only O’s can get O’s.”

Because of this dilemma, Walter would face a five-year wait for a deceased donor kidney. “That’s way too long in my case,” she says.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, 100,000 people in the United States are seeking a kidney donation at any given time. Of those, 18,000 get transplants, but 4,000 die each year waiting.

Walter’s family members, though eager to donate, do not have matching blood types. Friends with O blood types have come forward, but have not passed initial medical screenings, and would not be cleared for surgery.

(See Transplant, Page 39)

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial Of satire, commentaries and the role of the paper In a letter to the editor from the Addison County Senate campaign of Marie Audet, and in other public comments by the Paul Ralston campaign, this newspaper and one of our columnists, Greg Dennis, is being criticized for something that we did not publish.

The two campaigns accuse this paper of condoning “sexual violence” in a satirical column. The campaign used an unedited version of Greg’s column, which was mistakenly put online for about two hours. We agree that comment was offensive, which is why we cut it out in the edited version that was in print and online. Less than two dozen of our readers clicked on that unedited version, which was never in print.

If the Ralston and Audet campaigns want to complain about five words that were cut out of the column and spread that unedited version as widely as they can, readers have to wonder what their motive is.

That aside, let’s review. The satirical column as edited imagined an interview with Donald Trump with questions about the candidates in our local Senate race as well as Gov. Phil Scott. In one question, Greg asks Trump’s character: “What are your thoughts about Marie Audet, the other Independent in the race?” DT responds: “Well, I can’t say. I haven’t seen a picture of her. When it comes to women candidates I go by looks.”

That should be offensive to all readers. In that comment, Trump objectifies all women candidates based on looks rather than their skills and talents. It is something this president did during the campaign and has for the past two years. Such behavior is subject to ridicule and scorn, which is what Greg’s column did. Nor does Greg’s column “take the issue lightly,” “joke” about the issue, or “condone” such behavior as the campaigns have suggested.

On the contrary, satire can make very poignant points. The definition of satire is: “the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics... Synonyms include: mockery, derision, scorn.”

Only someone who doesn’t understand what satire is would suggest that because the column uses humor, it is “joking” about the matter.

Nor were the two Independents the only targets of the column. Greg spent more than two-thirds of the column on other candidates or issues, including the two Democrats (DT said: “the two who hate America and want to ruin the nation”), the Republican and Libertarian, which the imaginary DT said: “at least you’ve got a couple sensible people running for office.” He spends almost a third of the column on Gov. Scott, and Greg has DT end on a riff about fake news and the reason he didn’t carry Vermont was because the election was rigged — all themes Trump is well known to espouse, and all of which are subject to ridicule.

Finally, the campaigns tried to tie the column to the newspaper as if we were one. Greg is one of a dozen plus columnists we routinely feature. Each represents their own points of view. We have various columnists to encourage the diversity of opinion and thought in the paper. This editorial column, signed by me, is the one voice that represents the paper as an institution, and even that does not reflect the views of those who work here. That is an industry standard and should be common knowledge.

Furthermore, in the same issue as Greg’s column, we have 14 other letters and commentaries that offered their perspectives on the political races, including my editorial, in which I single out Marie Audet’s comment about farmers and the environment in a positive light.

Greg’s column, in sum, is one of many; reflects his own opinion; and its satire was used to scorn the president’s behavior.

As a newspaper, our primary editorial (news) objective is to inform and educate and while each individual effort does not always rise to the level we aspire, collectively we’ve published more than 100 letters and commentaries on this election and devoted more than 2,000 inches of news space to the various campaigns over the past few weeks.

In that sense, I’m proud of the tremendous effort The Independent makes each week to inform the community, and the high level of professionalism in which we are consistently able to do it.

Angelo Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

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Eyes on the prize

A YOUNG TRICK-or-Treater looks beyond the bananas to the tub full of candy while waiting her turn during the Spooktacular celebration in downtown Middlebury on Sunday afternoon. Look for more photos in Thursday’s edition.

Independent photo/John S. McCright

Letters to the Editor When is enough, enough? Audet supporter says Now When a loved one runs for office it can be difficult to read the local paper. There are letters and columns that may not accurately reflect the person you know and what they stand for. It comes with the territory, though, and I can let most things go.

Except for Thursday’s “Between the Lines” column by Greg Dennis.

Specifically, I am deeply troubled by this passage, an excerpt from an imaginary conversation Dennis (GD) had with Donald Trump (DT): “GD: What are your thoughts about Marie Audet, the other

independent in that race?

DT: Well, I can’t say. I haven’t seen a picture of her. When it comes to women candidates I go by looks.

And of course by feel.”

I have since learned that the last line — “and of course by feel” — was not intended for publication on the part of the newspaper. The editor had removed that line for print publication, but because of a workflow error, that line made it into the online edition for a time on Thursday.

It did not escape my notice.

Dennis has crossed the line of

decency here. What he has written is filth. In this age of #MeToo, as our collective understanding of the sexual predation women encounter increases, he thought it would be — what? amusing? clever? — to imagine a scenario in which Donald Trump would want to see Marie and “feel” her in order to assess her candidacy, her values, and her ability to lead.

And since this is a scenario entirely of Dennis’ own invention, it is really he who is debasing her candidacy, who is using sexual (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, October 29, 2018 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Audet and Ralston understand farming, the economy I don’t identify as either Republican or Democrat. I certainly don’t identify with everything either party espouses, and I prefer not to follow any party line. I believe our elected officials have a duty to know the issues and vote based upon

Letter (Continued from Page 4) violence against women as a way of scoring very cheap political points.

Dennis and the editors of this newspaper tell me that what he wrote is satire. To me, they are using satire as a shield against accountability for his commentary. How often do we hear Donald Trump and his ilk claim that his statements are “just jokes” or “locker room talk”?

Attributing such things to irony, satire, or humor only normalizes and perpetuates misogyny, racism, anti-Semitism, and other systems of oppression.

Disagreement on substantive issues is healthy for democracy.

Diversity of perspectives leads to better decisions and outcomes.

I think many of the editorials, letters, and columns in this paper are published in that spirit. But this kind of degrading, sexist talk is unwelcome. It adds nothing to our discourse.

The women leaders of our state, our country, and our world deserve much, much better than this.

Sarah M. Audet Bridport Sarah M. Audet is Marie Audet’s daughter-in-law and serves as the Campaign Coordinator for Audet & Ralston for Vermont Senate.

Editor’s note: We agree that Greg Dennis’ comment was inappropriate, which was why it was cut in editing.

An unedited copy of his column mistakenly was put online, but was taken down and replaced with the edited and revised version within two hours of its posting. Fewer than two dozen readers had clicked onto the column before we replaced it. That does not mean this newspaper agrees with the column writer’s opinion or sense of appropriateness. In this case, we do not.

We agree with much of Sarah Audet’s letter above, but disagree with the role satire can play when used effectively, as noted in my edtirorial on Page 4. Nonetheless, to the extent the column caused grief to the Audet family, our deepest apologies.

— Angelo Lynn, editor

Letters can be found on Pages 4, 5, 14, 15, 19 & 20.

the issue at hand, taking into consideration the needs of their constituents.

The constituents of Addison County — the people of Addison County — are a different constituency than the people of other Vermont counties. Addison

County is a special and unique place, due in large part to the fact that our economy is agriculturebased. We have commercial apple orchards, a healthy forestry industry, abundant maple sugaring operations, not to mention beef and dairy farms. We produce

cheese, milk, syrup, cider, eggs and meat for local consumption and broader distribution. It is quite the place.

We need to protect what it is that makes us so special — our resources, including our water and our soil. Among other things, we need to recognize and prioritize the economic demands placed on our farmers and other producers.

Fortunately, there are two candidates for the Addison County Senate that understand all of this,

and see our agricultural economy as a priority in the upcoming legislative session. Marie Audet and Paul Ralston understand our Addison County economy and our Addison County needs, and I believe that, if elected, they will work for the people of Addison County accordingly. I will be voting for Marie Audet and Paul Ralston in November, and I hope you will too.

Benj Deppman Cornwall

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Leon Adkins, 92, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — The Rev. Leon “Lee” M. Adkins Jr., 92, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2018, at his Middlebury residence after a brief illness.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday Oct. 30, 2018, at 11 a.m. at

Virginia Welsh, 95, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Virginia (Ginny) Gibbons Welsh, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at her home at the Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Dec. 2, 1922, the daughter of Patrick J. Gibbons and Mary Elizabeth Fritschi Gibbons. Virginia spent her early years in South Orange and Maplewood, N.J. After graduation from Columbia High School, she enrolled in the Nursing program at Skidmore College. Upon graduation with her R.N. and B.S. in 1945, she joined the Army Nurse Corps; was transferred to the Army Air Corps and served in rehabilitation hospitals in St. Louis and Florida.

On Sept. 6, 1947, she married the love of her life, Stephen J. Welsh, of Morristown, N.J., at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in New York City. She continued practicing nursing, but resigned from her job as supervisor of the operating room at Syracuse General Hospital to start their family. The Welshes retired to Middlebury in 1985. In 2012 they moved to the Lodge (Residence) at Otter Creek where they enjoyed their many friends.

Ginny enjoyed tennis, golf, bridge, reading, knitting and most of all her family and friends. Her quirky sense of humor was enjoyed by all. Her volunteer work included nursery school, children’s theater, assisting at the Red Cross blood drawing and at the Round Robin Shop to benefit

The Middlebury United Methodist Church.

A complete obituary will follow in a later edition of the Independent.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.

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Clement Gagné memorial service MIDDLEBURY — A memorial service will be held for Dr. Clement R. Gagné (1929-2018) at St. Mary’s Church in Middlebury on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. A graveside committal service at St. Mary’s Cemetery will follow the Mass.

The family will receive friends at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall in the lower level of the Church immediately following the ceremonies. ◊

VIRGINIA ‘GINNY’ GIBBONS WELSH Porter Hospital. She was active in the RCA (Retarded Children’s Association) in New Jersey and later with the Special Olympics in Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont.

She was predeceased by her husband Stephen on Dec. 17, 2012, after 65 years of marriage, by granddaughter Megan Wright (1992), her three sisters, her brother and her parents as well as many dear friends.

She is survived by her four children; Sharon Butler and her husband James of Denver, Colo.; Stephen Welsh Jr. of Middlebury; Lauren Wright, and her husband William of Middlebury; Kevin Welsh and

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his wife Debra of Boulder, Colo.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Ginny was visited by her family members in the weeks before her death. She was able to share memories and laughs and bask in their love. The family is respecting her wish that no memorial service be held.

Memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics VermontAddison, 132 Peterson Terrace, Middlebury, VT 05753 or Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Route 7 North, Middlebury, VT 05753.◊

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The Independent offers a free notice of passing up to 100 words, subject to editing by our news department. Photos with either paid obituaries or free notices cost $10 per photo. Obituaries may be emailed to obits@addisonindependent.com, or call 802‑388‑4944 for more information.

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Mary Cherouny, 79, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Mary E. Cherouny (Molly), age 79. died peacefully with family by her side on Oct. 16, 2018, at EastView in Middlebury, Vt. She had Alzheimer’s disease.

Molly was a teacher’s aide in Canton, Conn., and more recently a volunteer at Porter Hospital, The Round Robin, and The Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, Vt. Survivors include her son, Preston Cherouny of Washington, D.C., her daughter Jean Cherouny of Burlington, Vt., her two sisters, Reese Currie of Nashville Tenn., and Frances Sargent of Charlottesville, Va. She had four grandchildren, Grace and Hayden Cherouny and Anneke and Abi Jewett. Molly was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Richard M. Cherouny of Leicester Vt. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Ripton

MARY ‘MOLLY’ CHEROUNY Community Church in Ripton, Vt., at 10 a.m. Donations can be sent to the Round Robin in Middlebury at 211 Maple Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.◊

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Local program expands after school tennis for Middlebury youth MIDDLEBURY — The Addison Community Athletics Foundation (ACAF) has offered free after school tennis for middle school students through their Youth Tennis Club for over two years now. As ACAF is entering their third year of the program, they have expanded the program’s depth through partnerships, incorporating mentors, and providing additional health and wellness opportunities through tennis.

In addition to the tennis programming, the club provides one hour a week of supervised off-the-court time so teens can work directly with a high school or college mentor for support around academics and participate in other health related programs during this time. For this year, the program will partner with Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op and Middlebury Fitness to offer some of those additional experiences within the club.

“We are hoping the Middlebury model will serve as a pilot program that we can implement in the other school districts in Addison County,” says Erin Morrison, Programs and Communications Manager with the Addison Community Foundation.

A collaboration between Addison Community Athletic Foundation, Addison Central Teens, and local schools within the Addison Central TIGER TENNIS PROVIDES tennis instruction and more to middle school-age children in Middlebury. The program hopes to expand to other AdSupervisory District, the club hopes dison County districts in the future.

Photo courtesy Erin Morrison to not only support a potential tennis pipeline for high school tennis, but also provide another option for afterschool programming and solidify partnerships between the schools and community-based organizations.

Registration Deadline: October 31, 2018 Sean Farrell the Activities Director at Middlebury Union High Schools Please visit our website for full program information says, “I’m excited to see future and a link for online registration: growth in the high school’s tennis www.addisonunitedvt.com program now that this opportunity ADDISON UNITED SOCCER CLUB is a non-profit, volunteer organization has started to develop future tennis players in the district.” Jill Dunn, committed to providing boys and girls ages 7 – 18 living in Addison County who plans to serve her second year with a positive and competitive soccer experience. as the head coach for MUHS girls’ tennis, echoes this support.

The program, now titled Tiger Tennis Club, utilizes courts for the fall and spring programs in Middlebury Recreation Park as well at Middlebury Indoor Tennis. The collaboration with Addison Central Teens during the fall allowed for a natural space for youth to grab a healthy snack and complete a homework assignment before heading out on the court. For Zoe Kaslow, Executive Director of Addison Winter Storage Central Teens, Tiger Tennis Club supports the whole teen, not just the Restoration & Performance athlete. “Hosting part of the programMotorcars ming at the Teen Center shows teens that tennis can be accessible to the space available to store cars, whole community — anyone can motorcycles and boats. Heated, climate play tennis.” controlled and active rodent elimination In addition to the Tiger Tennis system in place. Fully insured with security Club, ACAF partners with many Stop by and visit us on Wednesday, October 31st between and fire detection system installed. elementary schools and summer 5pm – 6pm at Vergennes Residential Care Home. camps to offer year-round programs for elementary age students as well Conveniently located just off Route 7 in The residents have tons of goodies to give out – they would as provides year-round services and Vergennes. love to see your costumes and to show you their costumes! programs for youth and adults at Start your Halloween festivities at 34 North Street with the Middlebury Indoor Tennis.

Call: 802-877-2645 folks at Vergennes Residential Care Home! Come through Families can sign up for Tiger or Tennis Club by visiting acafvt.org. the front door upon arrival.

E-Mail Peter at: rpm@rpmvt.com Additionally, more information about We look forward to seeing you, and Happy Halloween! for more information.

Teen Center programming can be found at middteens.org.

Registration for the Addison United 2019 Spring Season is OPEN!

Fairy Godmothers and Wizards Trick-or-Treat Event!

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Storytelling in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m., Vermont Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. A gathering of anyone interested in listening to and telling stories. “Coffee, tea, cakes and biscuits” started as a menu for snacks, and ended as a story focus. We will provide the eats and you bring the tales to be told.

Financial Aid Workshop in Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., Library, Middlebury Union High School, Charles Ave. Vermont Student Assistance Corp. offers this free workshop to help families fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the Vermont State Grant application. Students and parents should sign up for a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov prior to the workshop. Space is limited, so call Guidance to reserve your spot.

Book Discussion in Shoreham. Monday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Come discuss “Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje, a mysterious book that takes place just after World War II. Light refreshments will be served.

“Vermont’s Weather: Past, Present, and Future” with Mark Breen in Ripton. Monday, Oct. 29, 7‑9 p.m., Ripton Community House, Route 125, village center. The Ripton Conservation Commission brings Mark Breen, senior meteo‑ rologist at the Fairbanks Museum and one of the Eye On The Sky weather forecasters on VPR, to discuss the fundamental pieces of climate, and share his thoughts on what we know, what we don’t know, and how that can help with deci‑ sion‑making. Free.

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VTrans forum in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m., Addison County Regional Planning offices, 14 Seminary St. The Vermont Agency of Transportation is updating the Vermont Public Transit Policy Plan (PTPP), which will outline a 10‑year vision for transit service in Vermont.

This forum is designed to gather input on exist‑ ing services, service gaps and challenges, and potential solutions from stakeholders and transit riders.

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m.‑3 p.m., Vermont Hard Cider Company, 1321 Exchange St. and 11 a.m.‑4 p.m., Middlebury College, 58 Hepburn Rd. “Denial” on screen in Orwell. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Orwell Free Library, Main St. “Denial” follows the story of Christine Hallquist, first trans‑ gender candidate for governor, seen through the lens of her filmmaker son Derek, to whom she has granted intimate access for nearly 15 years.

Piano Recital in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7‑8 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Middlebury College student Gareth Cordery will deliver a sneak preview of some of his upcoming junior year recital repertoire and more. Free and open to the public.

Community rhythm circle with Rob Zollman in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join us and have fun while making music. Drumming is emotionally and physically beneficial as it is gentle and supports memory function. It builds community and empowers people to enjoy music in ways they may never have experienced. Free and open to the public. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802‑388‑1220 or pryan@residen‑ ceottercreek.com.

Crime victim listening forum in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6‑7:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. The Center for Crime Victim Services hosts this public forum — a safe place to provide an opportunity for all victims and survivors of crime, including business owners and family members, to share their experi‑ ences in the criminal justice system with the goal of improving the way the criminal justice system treats victims. Free and open to the public. More info at ccvs.vermont.gov/news/ vermont‑crime‑victim‑forums/ or cara.cookson@ ccvs.vermont.gov for special accommodations.

Oct

31

WEDNESDAY

Trick or Treating at the Residence in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct 31, 4‑6 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Otter Creek for trick‑or‑treating this Halloween.

Our residents appreciate seeing all the kids and their costumes, and giving out treats. We will also have a FARE approved, non‑food and allergen safe treats & goodies. Event is free and open to the public. Fully accessible.

Costume party in Salisbury. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m., Salisbury Public Library, 918 Maple St. Pizza and cider and tickets for Thanksgiving raffle.

Trick and trunk gathering in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct 31, 5:30‑7:30 p.m., parking lot, Middlebury United Methodist Church, off Seminary St. Good treats for all, games, and cider and donuts offered free in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Nov

1

THURSDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli florets, wheat dinner roll and pumpkin bars. Bring your own place setting. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802‑377‑1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to inquire.

Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, Nov. 1, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol, Park St. Menu includes roast pork and gravy, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, and yellow cake with maple frosting. Suggested donation $4. To be on the list phone Nancy at 802‑453‑5276. Come early and talk with friends and make new ones.

Financial Aid Workshop in Brandon. Thursday, Nov. 1, 6‑7:30 p.m., Lisa King’s Computer Lab, Otter Valley Union High School, Route 7 South.

Vermont Student Assistance Corp. offers this free workshop to help families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the Vermont State Grant application. Students and parents should sign up for a FSA ID at fsaid. ed.gov prior to the workshop. Space is limited.

Call Guidance to reserve your spot.

Vermont Backcountry Forum & Film Fest in Rochester. Thursday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m., Pierce Hall, Main St. Now in its sixth year, the evening celebration will feature a community potluck, a few brief updates from around the state, time for socializing, the showing of local backcountry films, and a big fundraising raffle.

“RBG” on screen in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 1, 7‑9 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But the unique personal journey of her rise to the nation’s highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans — until now. Discussion to follow screening.

Free.

“The Turn of the Screw” on stage in Middlebury.

Thursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s 1898 Gothic ghost story to life. Tickets $22 adults/$12 students avail‑ able online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

“Havel: The Passion of Thought” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. Richard Romagnoli directs five short and shorter funny, chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter. The evening explores the chal‑ lenges of exercising individual conscience and the consequences of making unpopular though principled choices Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

MiddMUG meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Nov. 1, 7‑8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. A demonstration of the Apple Wallet app, used for storing electronic airline tickets, show tickets, coupons, and anything you want to be able to find quickly on your iPhone, and some iPhone basics — capabilities, tricks and shortcuts — for beginners. More info at MiddMUG2018@mail.com.

Nov

2

FRIDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, cranberry sauce, dinner roll and pumpkin pie. $5 suggested donation. Advanced tickets required. Deadline Monday, Oct. 26. Call Michelle at 802‑377‑1419.

Bring your own place setting. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to inquire.

“Your Environmental Road Trip” (YERT) film and talk in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 1:30‑3:15 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Join Mark Dixon, filmmaker activist, and public speaker “exploring the fron‑ tiers of social change on a finite planet.” Dixon will show the short version of his acclaimed YERT project film, which documents his journey to all 50 states during a yearlong “eco‑expedition,” documenting environmental challenges and innovations coast‑to‑coast. Q & A to follow. Free and open to the public.

Italy spaghetti dinner in Bristol. Friday, Nov. 2, 5‑7 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall, School St. Hosted by the Knights of Coulmbus, menu includes all‑you‑can‑eat spaghetti with sauce, garlic bread, salad, beverages, and dessert. All proceeds go the Knights’ mission, from Coats for Kids to the Special Olympics. Tickets $10 adults/$5 12 and under/$25 for a family.

MALT Annual Impact Report presentation in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 6:30‑8 p.m., Aurora Learning Center, 238 Peterson Ter. Come hear keynote speaker Jerry Monkman, renowned conservation photographer, share his story of capturing the work on conservation and the personal connections he has formed with land.

His presentation will include featured work from Vermont. Light refreshments served.

Jean‑Guihen Queyras, Cello in Middlebury.

Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The French cello virtuoso performs some of J. S. Bach’s most beloved music: the six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. This special event includes a reception at intermission. Reserved seating. Tickets: $28 Public/$22 Midd ID holders/$10 Youth/$6 Midd students. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Breton Fest‑Noz in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Grand Salon, Le Château, Middlebury College. The traditional music, dance, and flavors of Brittany — the “Celtic” region of northwest‑ ern France — are highlighted at Middlebury’s first Fest‑Noz Join Timothy Cummings (pipes), Jeremiah McLane (accordion), and Alex Kehler (violin and nyckelharpa) in celebrating authen‑ tic music, participatory dances, and crêpes and cider. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“The Turn of the Screw” on stage in Middlebury.

Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s 1898 Gothic ghost story to life.

Tickets $22 adults/$12 students available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

“Havel: The Passion of Thought” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. Richard Romagnoli directs five short and shorter funny, chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter. The evening explores the chal‑ lenges of exercising individual conscience and the consequences of making unpopular though principled choices Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

“The Singing Master” on stage in Rochester.

Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30‑9 p.m., Rochester High School Auditorium, 222 S. Main St. The White River Valley Players present this production of a new original play with music based on the scan‑ dalous life of early Vermont shape‑note composer Jeremiah Ingalls. Tickets at the door $16/$12 for seniors and students. Advance tickets available at whiterivervalleyplayers.org or call 234‑7296 for more info.

Nov

3

SATURDAY

Diversified Occupations annual yard sale in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.‑3 p.m., D.O Suite, Hannaford Career Center, Charles Ave. Now accepting items for donation. Call 802‑382‑1025 for pick‑up or drop off at the Career Center.

Fall trail work in Hancock/Ripton. Saturday, Nov. 3, meet at Ripton Community House, 3105 Route 125. Green Mountain Club Breadloaf section will do trail maintenance from Middlebury Gap to Sucker Brook shelter. Contact Trail Manager David Morrissey at dfmorrissey117@gmail.com or 802.352.1060 to confirm participation and allow planning for an adequate number of tools and hard hats. Bring water and snacks/lunch.

Rain date Sunday, Nov. 4th. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Annual Holiday Bazaar in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.‑3 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, 30 N Pleasant St. A wide variety of gift and personal items: artwork, crafts and other handmade items, toys, books, a room full of “attic treasures” as well as finer things, including jewelry, quilt raffle, and Santa from 10 a.m.‑noon.

Lunch served in Fellowship Hall or take out. Also on sale, homemade cakes, pies, cookies, breads and more. A Gardening Table will offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, bulbs and seeds.

Penny Fair in Vergennes. Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.‑6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 S. Maple St. A fun‑filled day with a chance to win a variety of great prizes for pennies a chance.

Drawings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Community Education Dialogue Meeting in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m., Middlebury Union High School, 73 Charles Ave. The unification of our school district in 2017 has brought unique challenges and opportunities for our students and families, faculty and staff, and other community members. Come add your voice to the discussion.

Home energy‑saving workshop in Weybridge.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.‑12 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School, 210 Quaker Village Rd. Learn how home energy‑saving strategies save money and make homes more comfortable and how Efficiency Vermont’s statewide Weatherize campaign can help. Anyone is welcome to come to the workshop, but free home assessments are available only to Weybridge residents. More info and to sign contact Fran at 802‑388‑1644 or fran‑ putnam24@gmail.com.

Dissipated 8 in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2‑3 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Middlebury College’s Dissipated Eight returns to sing and entertain at EastView with their joyful stage presence and exquisite harmonies. Free and open to the public.

Improviso “Ghostly Tales” in Middlebury.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 3:30‑5 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Improviso workshop participants, aged 8‑13 will present the culminat‑ ing of their work with ghastly tales by Edward Gorey, Edgar Allen Poe, and Henry James’ “Turn of the Screw.”

Turkey Supper in Orwell. Saturday, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m., Orwell Town Hall, 473 Main St. Turkey, gravy, and all the fixings including homemade rolls and apple crisp. Adults $12/$5 children under 10. Take‑out orders available by call‑ ing 802‑989‑2506. Sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Orwell.

Annual harvest supper in Starksboro. Saturday, Nov. 3, 5:30‑7:30 p.m., Robinson Elementary School, 41 Parsonage Rd. Support the Four Winds Nature Institute’s efforts to promote environmental literacy. Locally sourced menu includes roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed pota‑ toes, gravy, butternut squash soup, roasted root vegetables, apple crisp, pumpkin and berry pies

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communitycalendar and cold cider or hot tea and coffee. Take outs available. Tickets adults $10/family of four $25/12 & under $5, available at the door.

Empty Bowl dinner in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m., Middlebury United Methodist Church, 47 N. Pleasant St. Enjoy a delicious locally made meal, featuring soups served up in the hand‑made pottery bowl of your choice. All proceeds will be split evenly between CVOEO and HOPE food shelves. Tickets $30 per person, including meal, beverage and bowl, available at Middlebury Natural Foods Coop.

Library open house in Orwell. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Orwell Free Library, Main St. Help the Library celebrate its renovations. Event features art by photographer Doug Biklen and potter Andy Snyder. Desserts and beverages provided.

Chelsea Berry In Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Berry is a singer‑songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her music transcends its indie rock roots and touches listeners with its poetic lyric, bold melodies, and pure, clear, powerful vocals. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recom‑ mended for the show. BYOB. Call 802‑247‑4295 or email info@brandon‑music.net to reserve.

“The Turn of the Screw” on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s 1898 Gothic ghost story to life. Tickets $22 adults/$12 students avail‑ able online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Dana & Susan Robinson perform in Ripton.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, 1302 Route 125. 7:30 p.m. open mic followed by featured performers. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. More info at rcch.org. Open mic sign up at 802‑388‑9782.

“Havel: The Passion of Thought” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. Richard Romagnoli directs five short and shorter funny, chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter. The evening explores the chal‑ lenges of exercising individual conscience and the consequences of making unpopular though principled choices Tickets: $15 Public/$12 Midd ID holders/$8 Youth/$6 Midd students; on sale Oct. 22. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Jamie Lee Thurston in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 3, 8‑10 p.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. A fundraiser to benefit veterans programs at VFW. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Burgers, hot dogs, French fires and chicken wings avail‑ able. More info at 802‑388‑9468.

Nov

4

SUNDAY

TEDx Conference in Middlebury.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. TEDx is locally orga‑ nized event in which video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connec‑ tion in a small group. This year’s theme, “(Un) hinged,” is about exploring the fine line between stability and crisis, of routine and innovation, and of chaos and order, all of which often exist in flux if not in parallel. Breakfast, lunch, and drinks will be provided.

Turkey dinner in New Haven. Sunday, Nov. 4, sittings at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church, Town Hill Rd. New Haven’s annual dinner with all the fixings, dessert and beverage. Adults $12/6‑12 $6/under 6 free. Takeout available. Reservations recom‑ mended but walk‑ins welcome. Reservations call Betsy at 802‑453‑2724.

Local women business owners/crafters expo in Vergennes. Sunday, Nov. 4, 12:30‑5 p.m., Vergennes Eagles Club, 67 New Haven Rd. Start your holiday shopping while supporting local women business owners and TaeKwon Do KICKS scholarship fund. Raffle prizes will be available. More than 35 vendors will be on hand selling their wares.

Shape Note Singing in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 4, 1‑3 p.m., Mitchell Green lounge, McCullough

Green travelogue

FILMMAKER AND ACTIVIST Mark Dixon will come to the EastView at Middlebury community room on Friday, Nov. 2, to show a show a short version of his film “Your Environmental Road Trip,” which documents environmental challenges and innova‑ tions he found on his journey to all 50 states. Q & A with the filmmaker to follow. Free and open to the public.

Student Centre, Middlebury College. Come sing your heart out at the Middlebury Shape‑Note Singing. Shape‑Note or Sacred Harp singing is an American traditional style of a cappella, four‑part, social and spiritual, community‑based, shape‑note singing. Free and open to all. More info at Facebook/Middlebury Shape Note Singers, fasola.org, or rosenber@middlebury. edu.

“The Turn of the Screw” on stage in Middlebury.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Middlebury Actors Workshop brings Henry Miller’s 1898 Gothic ghost story to life.

Tickets $22 adults/$12 students available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Dick Forman and his Middlebury College big band in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 4, 3:30‑5 p.m., dining room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Ter. Come hear Dick Forman’s brand of sparkling swing at an afternoon party. Listen or to dance. Free and open to the public.

David Roth in concert in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 4, 4 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. Singer‑songwriter Roth has earned top honors at premier songwriter compe‑ titions and taken his music, experience and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full‑time for three decades.

Nov

6

TUESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Current Scams and Frauds program at 11:15 a.m. with Shannon Atkins of People’s United Bank. Meal served at 12 of sweet‑n‑sour pork with vegetables, rice pilaf, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread and applesauce. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice

required. Call Michelle to reserve 802‑377‑1419.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to inquire.

Voting party in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 4‑6 p.m., College Park, across from Shafer’s Market.

Middlebury College Center for Community Engagement and the student organization MiddVote host this event to celebrate civic pride and encourage greater participation in the midterm election. Stop by the white tent for free pizza and hot chocolate. Face‑painting for children offered by Middlebury College student volunteers.

Anne Janson, Flute; Annemieke McLane, Piano in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The evening features some of the greatest, most popular repertoire for flute and piano. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802‑443‑3168.

Nov

7

WEDNESDAY

ACORN producers and buyers forum in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m.‑2 p.m., Kirk Alumni Center, 217 Golf Course Rd. All growers, food producers, buyers and distributors are invited to attend and discuss “How Big, How Fast, How Far,” with speakers discussing scaling up production, reaching intended markets, Vermont‑centered localized distribution and collaborative partnerships among producers.

April Moulaert of Vermont Tortilla Company will be the keynote speaker. Space is limited. All food categories, buyers and distributors are welcome.

Register at acornvt.org.

“Degas: Passion for Perfection” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. In the next installment in the Great Arts Wednesdays series, Director David Bickerstaff tells a

fascinating story of Degas’ pursuit for perfection through both experimentation with new tech‑ niques and lessons learnt from studying the past masters. Tickets $13 adults/$8 (includes a $1 preservation fee) available online at townhallthe‑ ater.org or the THT Box Office at 802‑382‑9222, Monday‑Saturday, noon‑5 p.m.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Nov. 7, Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m. Meal served at noon of beef stew, whole beets, buttermilk biscuit and fruit cocktail. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. 72 hours advanced notice required. Call Michelle to reserve 802‑377‑1419.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802‑388‑2287 to inquire.

Bill Lipke on Canadian Veterans’ memorials in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Lipke, Professor Emeritus, Department of Art at University of Vermont and co‑author with Bill Mares of “Grafting Memories: Essays on War and Commemoration” has a Canadian relative who fought in WWI. He will discuss how Canadians have chosen to commemorate their veterans through paintings, photographs, sculptures, and cemeteries. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noon‑time talks offered in conjunction with its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802‑388‑2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

“Political Activism and the Case for Hope” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College. Join Black Lives Matter advocate DeRay McKesson for an interactive program about politi‑ cal activism, as McKesson shares how his liberal arts education gives perspective and informs his approach to advocacy. Part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays series.

“Fallen” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Come see this feature documentary film about the ever‑looming line‑of‑duty death rate plagu‑ ing U.S. law enforcement. The production visited locations from coast to coast, telling stories of bravery and sacrifice from the perspective of family, friends, loved ones and partners of those who gave everything. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10. All donations will go to Camp Ta‑Kum‑Ta. “Historic Gardens of Ticonderoga” talk in Shoreham. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. From soldier’s vegetable plots to whole hospital gardens, from hotel fruit delicacies to Colonial Revival Splendor, Stuart Lilie will examine the many stories of gardens at Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Independence. Light refreshments served follow‑ ing the program..

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

Jean‑Guihen Queyras, Cello in Middlebury.

Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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

Dana & Susan Robinson perform in Ripton.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House Jamie Lee Thurston in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov 3, 8‑10 p.m., VFW. Dick Forman and his Middlebury College big band in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 4, 3:30‑5 p.m., EastView at Middlebury.

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

Anne Janson, Flute; Annemieke McLane, Piano in Middlebury. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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Lincoln native performs a ghostly classic at THT On Thursday, Nov. 1, Middlebury Baldridge, an expert on Henry James Actors Workshop returns to the and Middlebury College Professor of Town Hall Theater stage with Henry English and American Literature.

James’s gothic ghost classic “The Tickets are $22 general Turn of the Screw,” at 7:30 p.m. admission/$12 students. For tickets Additional performances will be at and information visit townhalltheater.

7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, org or call the box office at 802-382and on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.

9222.

A country estate. An apparition- FRENCH CELLO VIRTUOSO seeing governess. Siblings with a AT COLLEGE secret. “The Turn of the Screw” French cello virtuoso Jean-Guihen channels all the bone-chilling Queyras will perform some of J.S. ingredients of horror’s greatest Bach’s most beloved music, the tropes through Jamesian genius in six suites for unaccompanied cello, an adaptation by playwright Jeffrey in Robison Hall at Middlebury Hatcher, which The New York Times College’s Mahaney Center for the hailed for its power to “vividly Arts on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. project what is cleverly left unseen This special concert, including all and unspoken.” six suites, will offer audiences a full In this spare, theatrical telling, experience of Bach’s glorious cello Lincoln native Grace Experience repertoire. To accommodate the (daughter of author longer concert, the curtain Chris Bohjalian) time has been moved up to returns from New York 7 p.m., and the evening will City (where she is a also include refreshments professional actress) at intermission. to Vermont to play Queyras had lessons with the central role of the legendary cellist Pablo governess. BurlingtonCasals, who he says taught

by Greg Pahl based character actor him about “speaking” the Bruce Campbell cocello and the importance stars as the rest of of right-hand technique. the characters, shifting from Mrs. Queyras went on to play as soloist Grose to Miles to the master with with Pierre Boulez’s Ensemble chameleon-like skill.

Intercontemporain for 10 years.

The story: A London bachelor hires Queyras is a founding member an inexperienced young woman to of the Arcanto Quartet and forms a care for his recently orphaned niece celebrated trio with Isabelle Faust and nephew at Bly, his country estate. and pianist Alexander Melnikov.

As governess, she is to be in charge of He appears often with renowned the household. His condition for the orchestras such as the Philadelphia job: she must not communicate with Orchestra, the Philharmonia him or trouble him about anything…. Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris no matter what. and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich.

On Sunday, Nov. 4, there will be Reserved seating tickets are $28 a post-show discussion led by Cates for adults; $22 for Middlebury

arts beat

GRACE EXPERIENCE STARS as the Governess and Bruce Campbell plays all of the other characters in an adaptation of Henry James’s gothic ghost story “The Turn of the Screw,” which will staged by the Middlebury Actors Workshop at Town Hall Theater this Thursday through Sunday.

College faculty, staff, emeriti, and alumni; $10 for youth; and $6 for Middlebury College students and are on sale at 802-443-6433 or middlebury.edu/arts/tickets.

The Mahaney Center is located at 72 Porter Field Road in Middlebury, just off South Main Street (Route 30). Parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the Center for the Arts parking lot.

DANA AND SUSAN ROBINSON in RIPTON The Ripton Community Coffee

THE ACOUSTIC DUO Dana and Susan Robinson will play a variety of stringed instruments — and sing! — at the Ripton Community Coffee House this Saturday evening.

House, a nonprofit community concert series, welcomes acoustic duo Dana and Susan Robinson at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Ripton Community House located on Route 125 in Ripton.

Dana and Susan Robinson are two guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing and harmonysinging interpreters of the American experience. Their unique blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music bring to their performances a deep understanding of America’s musical heritage.

As always, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with an open mike set, followed by the featured performers. Open mike performers are encouraged to call in advance and reserve one of the four openmike slots.

Admission to the coffeehouse is

$3 kids (12 and under), $10 general admission, and $15 generous admission. The economically challenged may pay what they can afford. Refreshments will benefit the Friends of the New Haven Library. The coffeehouse is held on the first Saturday of each month, except August. For more information, contact Richard Ruane or Andrea Chesman at 3889782.

HAVEL plays AT COLLEGE The Middlebury College Department of Theater and Dance will present “Havel: The Passion of Thought” on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Wright Memorial Theater at 96 Chateau Road off College Street (Route 125).

Additional performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3.

(See Arts Beat, Page 11)

CELLO MASTER JEAN-GUIHEN Queyras will perform all six of J.S. Bach’s suites for unaccompanied cello in a performance at Middlebury College on Friday, Nov. 2.

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of October 29

THREE PLAYS BY the dissident Czech playwright Václav Havel will be at the heart of the Middlebury College Department of Theater and Dance presentation of “Havel: The Passion of Thought” on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) Professor Richard Romagnoli directs these five short and shorter funny, chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter. The evening explores the challenges of exercising individual conscience and the consequences of making unpopular though principled choices.

The evening’s centerpiece is three entwined plays by Havel, “Interview,” “Private View” and “Protest,” collectively known as “The Vanek Plays.” The name Vanek became synonymous with

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dissidence, as other playwrights in Eastern Europe began to use the name for their nonconformist protagonists.

The three Havel pieces are bookended with Harold Pinter’s “New World Order” and Samuel Beckett’s “Catastrophe.”

Tickets are $15 for the general public. Free parking is available on College Street and in the parking lot behind the theater, accessible from Shannon Street. For tickets or information, call 802-443-6433 or go to go.middlebury.edu/arts.

(See Beat, Page 13)

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TAURUS: April 21-May 21. Take the initiative on a project and you could be surprised at just how much that will work in your favor, Taurus. It’s time to get out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, after a few early bumps, things will be smooth sailing for you for the remainder of the week. This is the perfect time to kick up your feet and put it on auto pilot.

CANCER: June 22July 22. An opportunity to escape the humdrum of the week and really let loose presents itself this week, Cancer. Just keep your eyes on the prize until that moment arrives.

LEO: July 23-Aug. 23.

A misunderstanding has the potential to alter your course, Leo. Take this unforeseen development in stride and things will ultimately work out.

VIRGO: Aug. 24Sept. 22. Virgo, there is always a master plan and sometimes you are not privy to all the information that illustrates that. Be patient until all is revealed to you in the coming days.

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SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. Something you believe to be irreparable can be fixed after all, Scorpio. This is good news and will spark a beneficial change in your outlook.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Learning a new skill is always helpful, Sagittarius. Do not be afraid of new knowledge.

Embrace all of the information you can get to improve yourself.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, mistakes happen no matter how careful you are. How you recover from the situation is a true indication of the person you are. Show humility and grace.

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2018-2019 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2018 Iceland/France/ Ukraine film “Woman at War” directed by Benedikt Erlingsson.

Halla is a 50-year-old independent woman. But behind the scenes of a quiet routine, she leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her alias “The Woman of the Mountain,” Halla secretly wages a one-womanwar on the local aluminum industry.

As Halla’s actions grow bolder, from petty vandalism to outright industrial sabotage, she succeeds in pausing the negotiations between the Icelandic government and the corporation building a new aluminum smelter in the mountains.

But right as she begins planning her biggest and boldest operation yet, she receives an unexpected letter that changes everything. Her application to adopt a child has finally been accepted and there is a little girl waiting for her in Ukraine.

The film, in Icelandic, Spanish and Ukrainian with English subtitles, will be shown at 3 and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium at Sunderland.

It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children.

BRETON NIGHT FESTIVAL AT COLLEGE There will be a Breton Fest-Noz (Breton night festival) on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in the grand salon at Middlebury College’s Le Chateau located at 139 Chateau Road off

HALLDÓRA GEIRHARÐSDÓTTIR PLAYS Halla, who has a secret life as an environmental activist in the Icelandic film “Woman at War,” which will screen at Middlebury College on Saturday as part of the International Film Series.

College Street (Route 125).

The traditional music, dance and flavors of Brittany — the “Celtic” region of northwestern France — are highlighted at Middlebury’s first Fest-Noz. Join Timothy Cummings (pipes), Jeremiah McLane (accordion) and Alex Kehler (violin and nyckelharpa) in celebrating authentic music, participatory dances and crêpes and cider. It’s free and the public is welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be three live performances this week at Notte

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Then, on Friday, Nov. 2, there will be a dinner show featuring BlueBrass, at 7 p.m. Finally, on Saturday, Nov. 3, Notte presents Toast at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 802-388-0002.

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ALICE GEORGE I would appreciate your vote on November 6 for Addison County Assistant Judge.

(Reminder, early voting begins Sept 24.)

Thank you for your support!

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Letters to the Editor

Letters can be found on Pages 4, 5, 14, 15, 19 & 20.

Birong a positive force in Vergennes There are a few things you might not know about Matt Birong.

Most people know he is a successful businessman. His restaurant Three Squares is at the center of Vergennes’s historic downtown and is a hub of activity 24/7. Matt hosts professionals, business leaders, families, high school students and tourists and the lively atmosphere draws people into the City and fosters a sense of community and prosperity. He is a positive force in the community, well known as being interested and engaged in everything that makes Main Street, the region, and the State a special place to live, work and visit.

But you might not know what goes on behind the scenes. Matt consistently hires people who need a second chance. Perhaps it’s a man down on his luck that has struggled with substance abuse and done some time during his youth. Or a mother of two toddlers who has lost her housing and is trying to put her life back together. Or a new American, highly skilled in her own country but struggling to find good work in a land where everything is different.

Maybe it’s someone who comes

without good references or even some bad ones. Matt hires people, trains them, and then supports them.

If a child is sick, he understands.

If someone needs some flexible shifts, he makes it work. He sees the potential in people and when he can, he offers advancement: a shift manager, a supervisor, or financial assistant. He provides more than a paycheck. He offers trust, dignity and a chance to be a valued member of the community.

Recently I was about to get out of my car and go into the restaurant. I saw a local man who works at Three Squares go in. I sat for a few minutes preparing for my meeting, and soon the man came out. He carried a big coffee and a paycheck, and he was smiling so happily to himself. I could tell that he had just been welcomed by his co-workers and customers, and was off for the day with a sense of belonging, of being a contributing member of a community.

Matt creates a positive can-do atmosphere in his business. He listens to and includes everyone. We can use more of that in Montpelier.

Elizabeth Ready Lincoln • 12+ years as an Experienced Prosecutor • Long time Addison County resident • Middlebury College graduate • An independent candidate invested in our community • Committed to making our county a safer place to live and work

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Hardy has the qualities to be a great state senator Join me in voting for Ruth Hardy for Vermont State Senator.

I’ve known Ruth for seven years. She is inquisitive, informed, incorruptible, and independent.

Her vision is clear: • Inclusiveness • Hard work • Compassion • Knowledge

And you know where she stands: • Paid Family leave • Universal primary healthcare • Affordable, first-class childcare • Reproductive rights • An economy that works for employers and employees Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. For the next two weeks you can vote early by contacting your Town

Clerk or using the link below and having a ballot mailed to you wherever you’d prefer: sec.state.vt.us/ elections/voters/absentee-voting. aspx. For more information about Ruth and to support her campaign, go to ruthforvermont.com.

John S. Freidin Middlebury

Ralston and Audet earn dairy alliance endorsement The Board of Directors of the Vermont Dairy Producer Alliance is excited to endorse Marie Audet and Paul Ralston for State Senate from Addison County.

VDPA is a farmer member funded advocacy organization that supports all dairy farmers in Vermont and serves to represent the interests of agriculture and farmers at the legis-

lative level. Blue Spruce Farm is a model for all dairy farms in the state of Vermont: efficient land stewards employing best management practices and providing a stable and a safe working environment. As evidenced by the 2017 Breakfast on the Farm, Blue Spruce Farm is open and welcoming.

Marie is a big part of the success

of Blue Spruce Farm and will represent Addison County well in Montpelier. We urge you to vote for Marie Audet and Paul Ralston on Election Day, Nov. 6.

Tom Hickley of Cornwall on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance

Wygmans should be re-elected county state’s attorney Dennis Wygmans is committed to instituting restorative justice initiatives in Addison County. In my capacity as a criminal defense attorney I have had the privilege of working with Attorney Wygmans as a colleague for many years. My firm, Burke Law, practices throughout the state and Attorney Wygmans has a strong reputation for uphold-

ing the law and for having high ethical standards. He is well versed in the diversity of criminal practice throughout Vermont and will be a strong advocate for Addison county in Montpelier as well as at home.

As the appointed Addison County State’s Attorney Dennis Wygmans has effectively balanced victims’ and defendants’ rights. I trust that

once elected he will continue to enlarge opportunities for collaborative justice that will allow for the effective, efficient resolution of wrongs against society. Please consider giving him your vote next month.

Jessica Burke Burlington

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MONTPELIER — A first deer hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation.

To make the most of the upcoming youth deer hunting weekend on Nov. 3 and 4, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department offers these tips for the adult who is mentoring a young hunter: • Practice. An adult’s hunting rifle might not be appropriate for a young hunter. No matter what firearm is selected, make sure youth hunters practice handling and shooting.

• Hunt Safe. Hunting is one the safest outdoor activities, and youth hunters are some of our safest hunters when accompanied by an alert mentor.

• Hunt Smart. Scouting is an essential and exciting ingredient to any successful hunt.

• Wear Orange. Make sure other hunters see you. Studies show that

hunter orange is the safest color to wear while deer hunting, and deer do not see orange the same as we do.

• Model Behavior. Responsible youth hunters are mentored by responsible adult hunters.

• Go often. Lifelong hunting participation is directly related to the amount of time spent hunting in youth, especially when these experiences occur in a family or mentor setting.

• Respect the Intent: The youth weekend hunt is for the youth, not adults. Legally, adults must leave their firearm at home, and landowner permission is required.

• Have Fun! Being with family and friends and generally having a good time is more important to youth hunters than bagging game. Don’t push them, particularly if the weather is bad. Young hunters need positive reinforcement.

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Letters to the editor

Letters can be found on Pages 4, 5, 14, 15, 19, & 20

Wygmans is the ‘obvious choice’ To the Addison County voters, I would like to comment on the race for state’s attorney. As a member of law enforcement in Addison County, I believe Dennis Wygmans to be the obvious choice.

While working at the Addison County State’s Attorney Dennis has not only elevated the level of law enforcement in Addison County, but also improved the quality of my own investigations and police work. He accomplished this elevation through increased attention to detail and higher expectations of the law enforcement community. This accomplishment is clear through Dennis’s incredible conviction rates.

Of note, his domestic assault conviction rate was 70 percent.

Compare this with 48 percent statewide.

Also, as quoted by Dennis, his “sex assault rate was 100 percent for lower level felonies.” One of Dennis’s defining qualities is his accessibility for law enforcement.

Regardless of the time of day, Dennis will answer the phone to aid and improve Addison County and its law enforcement. Through his commitment to availability and increased expectations of law enforcement, Dennis has a proven track record in Addison County.

Brent Newton Waltham

Gibbs earns support for sheriff I am pleased to support Kevin Gibbs in his quest to become sheriff of Addison County. Kevin was the chief of police in Bristol during much of my tenure as principal at Bristol Elementary.

Several years ago Chief Gibbs received formal training in the rudiments of strategic planning.

Along with the assistance of a team of Bristol citizens he developed a strategic plan to address the needs of the Bristol Police Department. The ultimate goal was to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the police department. This team, with guidance

from Gibbs, developed a draft document that articulated goals, objectives and an action plan to be accomplished over a multiyear period. This document provided the framework for dialog with the elected Bristol officials. Such a planning tool could serve Kevin well as sheriff of Addison County.

I will be supporting Kevin Gibbs as county sheriff as I see him as a person of integrity and honesty. I urge you to consider doing the same.

Terrance Evarts Waltham

Wilson offers bipartisan voice I’m voting for Barb Wilson for state representative of the towns of Shoreham, Orwell, Whiting and Benson. I’m voting for Barb Wilson because she is for healthcare, childcare, job training and a sustainable wage, all of which will make our state more competitive, keep our youth here and create a growing economy that reduces our tax burden without cutting vital services.

I’m voting for Barb Wilson

because she will not always side with our governor who has contributed to gridlock in Montpelier; a governor who has issued multiple vetoes while offering only a few solutions of his own.

I’m voting for Barb Wilson because she will be a fresh, bipartisan voice at a time when we desperately need one.

Norton Latourelle Orwell

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As a farmer in Addison County I would like to express my support for Independents Marie Audet and Paul Ralston. I believe electing them to the Vermont Senate will be a positive change for Addison County. With Marie’s agricultural background she will bring a boots on the ground perspective to the ever-changing farming landscape.

Addison County needs a strong voice in Montpelier advocating for Ag, something that has been

missing for some years.

As a farm owner she understands the challenges and tribulations of surviving in today’s culture. So much has changed in the last five years, protecting our environment and waters has become one of the most important topics in Ag today, while trying to remain sustainable in doing so. Marie will be a positive voice in Montpelier for Ag, the environment and rural economy.

Paul also brings a common sense

approach to the table. As a small businessman himself, he understands the issues in Vermont’s rural economy. He is a strong collaborator a good listener and is willing to work with others to solve issues.

These attributes will make him a great senator for Vermont.

Audet and Ralston will stand up for our rural communities and work for the voters.

Brian Kemp Cornwall

Republicans should be taught a lesson on Nov. 6 As we consider who to vote for in the upcoming midterm election, it is important as always to assess the character and experience of individual candidates.

It is also critically important, especially in this election, to try to understand what our two main political parties stand for right now. What vision for the future of the country are each of the parties advancing?

Here are some of the things that the current Republican Party stands for, as shown by their actions in Washington and in Republican controlled statehouses: • Tax cuts for the wealthy as evidenced by their recent trilliondollar tax cut.

• Bankruptcy of the federal government so that Social Security and Medicare can be cut.

• Privatization of public education and destruction of

Obamacare.

• Disenfranchisement of voters and undermining trust in our voting systems.

The party of Trump is coddling murderers and enemies of Democracy like Saudi Arabia, North Korea and Russia, vilifying journalists and scientists it disagrees with as purveyors of “fake news,” and acting as if climate change is someone else’s problem. The party is led by a pathological, self-promoting liar bent on stoking fears and divisiveness, and it is jeopardizing the future of the country and the planet.

The current Democratic Party is, like any human organization, not without flaws. But at least it holds up a positive and constructive vision for our collective future: • Fair taxation and respect for working people.

• Maintaining government

solvency so that we can sustain our commitment to Social Security and Medicare, and invest in our infrastructure.

• Working together with our allies to uphold the rule of law and address climate change.

• Using science and data to craft legislation to meet the challenges we face; i.e. the mileage standards just discarded by the Republicans.

This is a party that is working to solve the problems we confront, both in Vermont and Washington.

Without a doubt there are decent Republicans, particularly here in Vermont. Unfortunately for them, their brand is tainted and needs to be vehemently rejected. Perhaps a sound thrashing at the polls will lead enough Republicans to reassess what their party stands for today.

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Rev. Mari J. Clark joins United Methodist Church as new minister MIDDLEBURY — The Rev. Mari J. Clark was appointed to serve the Middlebury United Methodist Church by the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Rev. Clark began her ministry in 1994 after graduating from Bangor Theological Seminary in Bangor, Maine. She previously served churches in Burlington, North

Ferrisburgh, and Bradford Vt., as well as East Greenbush, N.Y. Rev. Clark lives in South Burlington with her husband Andy Clark, retired but working parttime for City Market in Burlington.

The couple, married for 45 years, has three adult children and five grandchildren. Two of the families live nearby in Waitsfield and Waterbury. The other lives in

Bangor, Maine.

Before becoming a minister, Rev. Clark was a teacher of the deaf, working a various schools in the Albany area and at the Communications Disorder Center in Albany, N.Y. She is looking forward to working with her congregation on continuing mission projects and outreach into the community.

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• 25 years of service as the Chief of Police for Bristol Police.

• 15 years as a non-commissioned officer Vermont Air National Guard Security Police.

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

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

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Addison Independent, Monday, October 29, 2018 — PAGE 17

Spotlight on Vergennes Shacksbury Cider gets a loan from Vergennes to help it thrive

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Vergennes City Council on Oct. 23 agreed to lend $50,000 from a city revolving loan fund to Shacksbury Cider, funds city officials said company owners want to use as part of a larger loan package.

That financing package, according to city officials, will help fund expansion of Shacksbury’s production capacity on North Main Street.

Shacksbury has had, since 2016, a lease agreement to rent the wooden-framed north end of the Kennedy Brothers complex. In May Shacksbury struck a deal to rent about 5,700 square feet of the former 14 North Main St. home of Denecker Chevrolet.

Shacksbury has the same landlords for both sites. Their second Vergennes lease deal came after the owners of Kennedy Brothers, Robert and Lillian Feuerstein, contracted to lease for four years, with an option to buy, the former auto dealership.

The Vergennes loan, if all goes smoothly, will come from the Maynard Building Revolving Loan Fund. That money came from a Community Development Block Grant in the 1990s to renovate a Main Street property. Once the loan made from the grant was repaid, the city had the discretion to loan the funds out to enhance its business climate.

Former loan recipients include Main Street salon Shear Cuts.

The council placed conditions on the loan, most notably that Shacksbury obtain the other loans in its financing package.

Shacksbury co-founders Colin Davis and David Dolginow said this summer demand for the company’s specialty ciders has grown since they signed their lease to move into Kennedy Brothers two years ago.

They are also renovating the second story of Kennedy Brothers’ northern, wood-framed wing to allow expansion of its operations within the North Main Street landmark. In all, they rent almost 6,000 feet in

the building.

They also said this summer their company, which they founded in

Shoreham, needed more production space to meet that growing demand, and that they could foresee 14 Main

St. as a potential site for production.

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

Ferrisburgh picks site for solar array

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Ferrisburgh town officials have decided on a site for a small solar array that will be given to the town.

The Ferrisburgh selectboard on Oct. 16 chose a site behind the town’s Route 7 office building for the 15-kilowatt solar array the town will receive from GroSolar and Green Mountain Power. The solar array will go to Ferrisburgh as part of an arrangement for the town’s support of the companies’ proposed 4.99-megawatt solar array near the intersection of Route 7 and Greenbush Road.

Potential sites had included the Ferrisburgh fire station roof as well as different points on its Route 7

lot, plus the southwest corner of Ferrisburgh Central School land.

The school property was ruled out due to the presence of wetlands, and Selectwoman Jessica James also pointed out that area also serves as an outdoor classroom.

Problems with the fire station lot also cropped up. Fire officials told the selectboard a large area on the south side had been set aside for a helicopter landing area, and that they hoped to build a training room on the northwest quadrant.

Trees to the lot’s rear were not ideal for an array, according to GroSolar representative Lincoln Lande at the meeting, and road foreman John Bull was worried about another option on the lot, the front

right, because the array might block the view of oncoming southbound traffic. Fire officials were lukewarm about the roof, according to the selectboard, and Lande said it was only large enough for a 10kW array.

That left the Route 7 town office building, actually the site that Selectman Steve Gutowski had lobbied for all along.

“I’d like to see it right in our backyard,” Gutowski said last week.

Last week the board agreed.

Lande will draw up for the board’s final approval a plan for an array he said will include three rows of panels, with each row not as long as the town office building is wide.

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Middlebury Union High School is pleased to introduce Michael Huber as its student of the week. A senior and a resident of Bridport, Michael is the son of Deborah and Daniel Huber, and his sister Kaitlyn attends the University of Vermont, where she is studying zoology.

Michael has had a longstanding interest in aviation and is currently pursuing his pilot’s license at the Vermont Flight Academy in Burlington. He will earn his certification in late November. His interest in flying began at an early age when he started attending air shows. His goal is to pursue aviation management when he heads to college next year. He is actively searching for programs where he can combine his interest in flight with his desire to serve his country.

Michael is an active member of the Civil Air Patrol where he serves as a cadet. The program focuses on leadership and military training for 12-18-year-olds. The patrol is an auxiliary of the Air Force and was founded during World War II. He is applying for an ROTC scholarship as he prepares to further his Michael Huber education. Michael says he feels a strong sense of duty and MUHS willingness to serve.

He is an active member of the MUHS community, is vice president of the student government and helps plan school wide activities and programming. A three-sport athlete, Michael is a member of the Tiger cross country, Nordic ski and Ultimate Frisbee teams. He captains the cross country team and says he loves each sport equally. Academically, Michael is a talented student and he is member of the National Honor Society and the school’s environmental club, known as BIOME. He has participated in Boys’ State, which was held at Northern Vermont University’s Lyndon campus, and he enjoyed learning more about state government and legislative issues. Outside of school, Michael can be found working at the college as a prep cook at Ross Dining Hall.

A bright future awaits Michael Huber and he will be missed at MUHS after he graduates in June.

His leadership skills and warm personality have prepared him for a bright future and we wish him well.

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Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Dylan Rapoport as its Student of the Week. Dylan lives in Vergennes with his dad and mom, Steve and Lynne Rapoport. He has a sister, Carlyn, who is in 8th grade at Vergennes Union Middle School.

Dylan has been on high honor roll for nearly every quarter of his high school career and took challenging classes including AP Calculus and both AP United States and European History. Dylan is currently taking AP Biology and AP Language and Composition.

Dylan has taken two dual enrollment classes at CCV and UVM, Pre-Calculus and American Political Systems. Dylan was inducted into the National Honor Society last year.

Dylan is an active participant in our Vergennes community.

He was part of the light and sound crew for the musical and a member of the Math Team all four years of high school. Dylan is on the rowing team and the Vergennes Champs Swim Team. Last summer he worked at the Vergennes City Pool as a lifeguard, and he is currently working at Lu.Lu Ice Cream. Dylan volunteered to do the light and sound work for many performances put on by Dylan Rapoport the high school as well as many of the elementary schools in the VUHS district. He has also been paid to run the lights for a performance at the Vergennes Opera House.

Dylan says this about his high school career: “I’ve learned that it’s important to keep pushing yourself to keep on top of work and not fall behind. Especially later in high school, this gets harder as many things are happening all at once and it is easy to lose track of work that needs to be done.” Janet Kepes, the German teacher at VUHS says this about our Student of the Week: “Dylan is that student you have in class — the one who you look to for an honest opinion. He’s often the voice of reason; one to which people listen and respect. He is all our VUHS Five guidelines rolled into one — here every day, full of integrity, challenging himself as well as kind and respectful to all those around him.”

Following graduation from VUHS, Dylan plans on going to college to major in Chemical Engineering.

The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Dylan the very best in the future.

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Letters to the editor

Bevere backed for state’s attorney

Letters can be found on Pages 4, 5, 14, 15, 19, & 20

Jerome dedicated to keeping our schools strong Stephanie Jerome is running for state representative in the twoperson district that encompasses the towns of Brandon, Pittsford and Sudbury. She is a great candidate and I hope you will support her.

I have known Stephanie Jerome for more than 15 years. She is a native Vermonter, in fact fifth generation Vermonter. She was working for NASA in Washington when she and her husband, Brian, decided to move back to Vermont, raise their family and start a small business.

Since she arrived in Brandon, she has immersed herself in local

activities, volunteering at Neshobe School and Otter Valley and heading the Planning Commission among other things. She has always tackled any project with an amazing amount of energy.

I first met her when Brian and Stephanie were running a youth ski program at Blueberry Hill.

That program was amazingly successful while they were in charge. She had a way of reaching out to people getting them involved. She led by example.

As a legislative candidate she has the perspective of someone who is very well educated, has an impressive work history, yet

she knows Vermont and our local communities intimately. She is open minded and a good listener.

She is well versed in the issues that confront our state. All three of her children attended local public schools. She is dedicated to keeping our schools strong. If our communities are going to grow, we need strong public schools.

We have a chance to elect an outstanding person as one of our state representatives. I hope you will join me in voting for Stephanie Jerome on Nov. 6.

Bob Clark Brandon

Bray, Hardy will work hard and find the right answers It may be a crowded field, but the choice for who to send to the Vermont Senate this November is simple. All you need to do is ask one basic question: Who do you think will work the hardest for all of us?

Not just for farmers alone, or townsfolk alone, or businesses alone, or teachers alone, or retirees alone, or workers alone. For all of us, together.

Who will show up every day, at every roll call vote, having done their homework, listened to people on every side of an issue, and considered the impacts of what they are voting for on everyone in our community?

Who can we know, by their record, will throw themselves full-force into this work?

The answer, by their record, is

very clear. Ruth Hardy and Chris Bray have shown up for this community year in and year out.

They have consistently, unreluctantly and whole-heartedly stepped up to serve us time and again. We know their record: it is one of hard work and dedication.

I also know this because I have seen it first hand. For nine years I served on local school boards with Ruth Hardy. I know from experience what it’s like to sit across the table and see her work ethic, her absolute dedication, at work. Whether or not we were on the same side of an issue, I know I can count on Ruth to work very hard, listen thoughtfully, and to really care what I think. We need more leaders like her!

We may not always have agreed on the policy issues of

the day, but with each of them, I know that my concerns, ideas and perspective matter. More importantly, I know they are ready, willing and able to dive in and do the hard work of finding tough answers to complex problems.

I don’t need my representatives to get it “right” every time. I don’t need them to agree with me every time. I need them to show up and work hard, and to be willing to work harder still when we don’t get it “right” the first time.

Vote for Ruth Hardy. Vote for Chris Bray. Because showing up, working hard, being willing to keep working, and caring about all of us is what matters most.

Jason M. Duquette-Hoffman Middlebury

Peter Bevere is the right choice for Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office.

My wife, Amal, and I have resided in Addison County most of our lives. The Greater Vergennes area is our home and our family is blessed to be a part of this community. We would like to share with our friends and neighbors the reasons we are supporting Peter Bevere as the next Addison County State’s Attorney.

We value the commitment that Peter Bevere has exhibited in his career. Most relevant is his time serving in the State’s Attorney’s Office in Rutland County. Amal is familiar with the demands of the working in the State’s Attorney’s Office. Her father was a deputy state’s attorney in Rutland County for over 25 years. Peter Bevere

exemplifies her father’s legacy of hard work and dedication in the Rutland office. Peter Bevere has made a difference in the lives of people through his work. He has been committed to protecting women from domestic violence.

He will be a voice to help find solutions to the major issues facing law enforcement such as mental health and the rampant opioid crisis afflicting Vermont. He will work collaboratively with law enforcement, our schools, and others in our community to make our community a better place to live.

We encourage our community to consider voting for and supporting Peter Bevere.

Respectfully, Anthony R Duprey, Esq. and Amal Charlotte Neary-Dupre Waltham

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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.

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Letters to the editor

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Hardy committed to the community Ruth Hardy is a strong candidate for the Vermont Senate.

Ruth’s commitment to community is clear from the roles she has taken in our community over the past 16 years. She is a strong advocate for women leaders in politics as evidenced in her

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Addison Independent, Monday, October 29, 2018 — PAGE 21

Pumpkin (Continued from Page 1) have worn a smirk. Sometime they’ve glowered or grinned wildly.

One imagines they’d cackle and howl if they could. Whatever their expression, his Halloween creations have delighted (and sometimes startled) countless friends, neighbors and community members from the Basin Harbor Club to the Mad River Valley and beyond.

This year Jim added an additional design element: a small pumpkin sticking out of the larger one, meant to represent a tumor.

In July Jim, age 62, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

“He wanted to get a laugh out of it,” Jim’s son, Dustin Apgar, said about the design. “Dad has always been about having as much fun as possible.”

This year, while his dad watched from the window, Dustin oversaw the project. With the help of friends and family, he carved the face, inserted the tumor, hoisted the pumpkin and secured it into place using ropes, (See Jack-o’-lantern, Page 22)

SOMETIMES JIM’S JACK-o’-lanterns have worn a smirk. Sometime they’ve glowered or grinned wildly. One imagines they’d cackle and howl if they could.

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IN AN UNDATED photo from a previous Halloween, Jim Apgar poses with one of his toothy creations. For around two decades the South Lincoln resident has strapped mammoth jack-o’-lanterns to his truck to celebrate the season.

Facebook photo/James Apgar

Jack-o’-lantern A GIANT, WILY JACK-o’-lantern glows from the top of Jim Apgar’s truck during a stop at the Lincoln General (Continued from Page 21) so she could see them. straps and netting.

“We would bundle her up and Store last week. The store’s owner, Vaneasa Stearns, organized a “pumpkin parade” at Apgar’s home in “It all went smoothly,” Dustin take her down the ramp to see the South Lincoln to honor Apgar’s life and Halloween spirit.

Facebook photo/Lincoln General Store said. pumpkin,” Sheila said.

It hasn’t always gone so smoothly, “It was a big hit for her every call him anytime for help. Pulling Store’s Facebook page last week.

His sister was enthusiastic, too, however. year,” Jeremy added. cars out of the snow or mud was “For as long as I can remember, the but more cautiously so.

One year, when No one quite remembers never a chore, always an adventure. season of Halloween has always “I won’t lie, I’m am concerned Jim’s sweatshirt got “Dad would when the tradition got Bonfire? The bigger the better. His meant keeping our eyes peeled for that this will be a huge parade caught in the controls, park off a started, but Jim and his fireworks shows would rival most Jim and his Giant Pumpkin cruising (Friday) night,” she said. “But I his forklift shattered side street in wife, Mary, estimated it town events.” the roads. He know my dad will love and the glass of his truck. was 15 or 20 years ago.

He is also a bit of a ruletakes great appreciate every single Rutland so he “Dad has “That wasn’t a cheap One day Jim decided that breaker. pride in the second of it.

The outpouring could watch fix,” he said with a since Halloween doesn’t would park off always been delight (and of love and support my the Halloween really come to them in far a “Dad chuckle. side street in Rutland about having fright) that his family has received from the Another year, as Jim parade and away South Lincoln (“We so he could watch the as much fun p u m p k i n Lincoln community has was rounding a bend, then would don’t get any trick-or- Halloween parade and See a video from the creations been wonderful.” the pumpkin rolled off sneak in at the treaters where we live,” then would sneak in at the as possible.” bring.” gathering of Jim-o’It’s a testament to both — Dustin the truck and nearly hit end, like he he said), he would bring end, like he was part of This year, lanterns in Lincoln when her father and to this Apgar she another car. Thankfully Halloween with him, it. It was always in good you read this story at wrote, mountain town, where the other driver was was part of it. wherever he went. fun.”

“Let’s shine addisonindependent.com. everyone is treated like a good sport about it, It was always “Dad is always about Jim won’t make it down our pumpkin family, she said. he said. After that, he in good fun.” having a good time and to Rutland for Halloween this year, lights in honor of Jim.” “This is the world we should all started securing the — Amanda making people smile,” but he’s still getting a parade.

In the days leading up to the strive for.” pumpkin with a giant “We would like to pay tribute to tribute, Dustin predicted a good Reach Christopher Ross at Apgar Amanda said. “As a net. kid we never got lost. Jim and his family by asking the turnout for the “Jim-o’-Lantern” christopherr@addisonindependent.

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He was always the first Friday evening (Oct. 26) with your When his pumpkin fell and broke, person to lend a hand to someone in own Jim-o-Lanterns,” wrote Vanessa Jim put it back together again. need and everyone knew they could Stearns on the Lincoln General “With rebar. It stuck out everywhere,” Jim said, pleased with the mental picture he was drawing. “It made it even more spooky than usual.”

Among the many lives Jim has touched over the years, one name came up over and over again: Mrs. Perfect, a resident of Bristol who lived to be 93.

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Addison Independent, Monday, October 29, 2018 — PAGE 23

Eagles top Tigers to reach D-II field hockey semifinal Mount Abe to face Otters on Monday

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — The top-seeded Mount Abraham Union High School field hockey posted its third shutout of the season over Middlebury on Friday, and this one by a 2-0 final over the No. 8 Tigers propelled the Eagles into a Division II semifinal.

The Eagle back line allowed the Tigers only two shots at senior goalie Chessley Jackman on Friday. At the other end senior Jalen Cook and freshman Molly Laurent triggered the offense.

Laurent scored the opening goal in the first half with an assist from Cook, and 30 seconds later Cook made it 2-0.

Tiger freshman goalie Cassie Bettis kept MUHS (2-13) within striking distance by making 10 saves.

The Eagles will next face No. 5 Otter Valley (10-5) at South Burlington High School on Monday at 3:30 p.m. The winner of that game will play either No. 2 Burr & Bur(See Field hockey, Page 25)

Score BOARD TIGER FORWARD PHOEBE Smith heads down the field with Eagle defender Maizy Shepard in pursuit during the host Eagles’ 2-0 Division II quarterfinal field hockey win on Friday. Tigers Anabel Hernandez, left, and Grace Widelitz look on. The Tigers defeated Springfield on Wednesday before coming up short on Friday.

Photo by Mark Bouvier

Tiger football stops Rice, Cougars up next Otter eleven SOUTH BURLINGTON — On this past Saturday Tyler a C.J. Bryant four-yard run capped drops finale The No. 5 Middlebury Union High Buxton sparked the offense for a 63-yard drive and made it 13-12, School football team overcame cold, steady rain and host No. 4 Rice on Saturday, 33-18, in a Division I quarterfinal.

The Tigers will visit No. 1 Mount Mansfield (7-2) this coming Saturday. The winner of that game will advance to a final to be played at Rutland High School on Nov. 10 at a time to be determined.

The Tigers and Cougars did not meet during the regular season.

However, MUHS lost to both its potential championship game opponents: No. 2 Rutland will host No. 6 St. Johnsbury, both 7-2, in this coming weekend’s other D-I semifinal.

the Tigers in what was their fourth straight win, and the MUHS defense for the fourth straight game did not allow an opponent to crack 20 points.

Rice took a 6-0 lead on its opening possession when quarterback Ryan Byrnes tossed a 55-yard touchdown pass to John Rousseau.

MUHS responded with a 43-yard TD pass from QB Tim Goettelmann to Buxton. Buxton, who ran nine times for about 150 yards, kept that drive alive with a 26-yard run on third down.

Rejos Neopaney returned a Tiger fumble inside their own 20 for a score to restore the Rice lead, but

Tigers at halftime.

In the third quarter Zach Dun returned an interception to the Rice 17, and soon afterward a nine-yard Simon Fischer run made it 20-12.

Buxton struck again as time expired in the third quarter with a 68-yard punt return to make it 2612. Rice took advantage of another Tigers fumble, this one at their own five-yard-line, to make it 2618 at 8:10 of the fourth on a short TD pass from Byrnes to Rousseau.

But the Tigers marched for the clinching score, a 16-yard Buxton run with 2:10 to go, and the Tigers could soon afterward set their sights on the Cougars.

BENNINGTON — The Otter Valley Union High School football season ended on Friday night with a 32-24 loss to host Mount Anthony in the Division II wild card game between two teams that failed two qualify for the postseason. MAU finished at 3-6, and OV at 1-8.

MAU quarterback Caleb Hay threw for 306 yards — a program record — including touchdown passes of 90 and 87 yards to Cole Bushee, who caught five passes for 224 yards, also a program record.

MAU led at the break, 19-0, but OV, which tacked on two-point conversions to each of three TDs, made it 19-8 with a 21-yard fumble return.

(See OV football, Page 25)

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football D-I Quarterfinal 10/27 #5 MUHS vs. #4 Rice.................33-18 D-II Wild Card 10/26 Mt. Anthony vs. OV.....................32-24 Field Hockey D-II Playoffs 10/24 #8 MUHS vs. #9 Springfield..........2-0 10/26 #1 Mt. Abe vs. #8 MUHS................2-0 10/26 #4 OV vs. #5 Brattleboro...............6-0 Boys’ Soccer D-I Playoffs 10/26 #13 Burlington vs. #5 MUHS..........2-1 D-III Playoffs 10/26 #6 VUHS vs. #3 Winooski..............2-1 Girls’ Soccer D-I Playoffs 10/24 #5 BBA vs. No. 13 MUHS...............4-0 D-II Playoffs 10/24 #6 Mt. Abe vs. #11 Mill River.........4-0 10/27 #6 Mt. Abe vs. #2 Harwood............2-1 D-III Playoffs 10/24 #6 VUHS vs. #11 Windsor.............3-1 10/24 #4 Peoples vs. #13 OV..................3-0 10/26 #6 VUHS vs. #3 Gr. Mt. Union........1-0 COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey NESCAC Quarterfinal 10/27 Midd. vs. Colby...............................5-2 Men’s Soccer NESCAC Quarterfinal 10/27 Williams vs. Midd. ..........................1-0 Women’s Soccer NESCAC Quarterfinal 10/27 Midd. vs. Bowdoin..........................1-0 Football 10/27 Trinity vs. Midd..............................48-0

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VUHS soccer teams and Eagle girls advance

ADDISON COUNTY — Both the Vergennes boys’ and girls’ soccer teams as well as Mount Abraham girls’ soccer won road quarterfinals to highlight local high school soccer playoff action late last week.

Elsewhere, the Middlebury and Otter Valley girls’ soccer team fell in their opening games.

The MUHS boys also hosted a Division I quarterfinal on Friday; see story above.

VUHS BOYS The VUHS boys, seeded No. 6 in D-III, rallied to win at No. 3 Winooski, 2-1. JeanMarie Hatungimana, with an assist from Abbas Abdulaziz, gave the 14-2 Spartans the lead in the 17th minute.

Senior Ezekiel Palmer then scored two second-half goals for VUHS on headers with assists from Josias Salomao and Jonathan Willis, and now has 45 goals for his career.

The first came 10 minutes after the break, and the game-winner came with about five minutes to go. Gabriel Kadric posted five saves for VUHS, and Ekyoci Lumambo made three for Winooski.

The Commodores improved to 10-6 and next face six-time defending champion Stowe, at 13-1-1 the No. 2 seed. Game time in Stowe on Tuesday is 3 p.m. The D-III final will be played in Randolph on Saturday.

VUHS GIRLS VUHS, the No. 6 seed in D-III, opened up the playoffs on Wednesday by tripping up No. 11 Windsor, 3-1. Sydney Weber, from Maria Malaney, and Emily Rooney, from Ciara McClay, scored in the first half, and Malaney finished off a Leah Croke assist in the second half. Windsor benefited from an own goal in the late going. VUHS goalie Kate Gosliga stopped the only other ball that threatened her net, while goalie Adi Prior made nine saves for 7-8 Windsor.

On Friday the Commodores knocked off No. 3 Green Mountain Union, 1-0. Freshman Felicia Poirier finished off an assist from Hannah Kelly in the ninth minute for the only goal in a defensive battle: Both Gosliga and Chieftain goalie Alex Hutchins finished with three saves. GMUHS dropped to 14-2.

The 8-5-2 Commodores will next play another team with a gaudy record against a softer schedule, No. 2 Oxbow (14-1). That game will be at Oxbow on Wednesday at 3 p.m. and the D-III final will be played in Randolph on Saturday.

EAGLE GIRLS The Eagles, seeded No. 6 in D-II, opened on Wednesday by ousting No. 11 Mill River, 4-0. Jessica Colbeth scored twice, including once in the second minute, to lead Mount Abe. Chloe Johnston scored once and set up Colbeth’s first goal, Grace Harvey’s first-half goal made it 2-0, and Lucy Guy chipped in two assists. Eagle goalie Justice Green did not have to stop a shot, while Malori Carson made 18 saves for 4-10-1 MRU. In a snowy Saturday battle between two foes who met for the sixth straight season in the playoffs, the Eagles upset No. 2 Harwood, 2-1.

First-half goals from Becca Laurent and Colbeth that came six minutes apart gave the Eagles the lead, and they held it with help from one save from defender Savannah Scrodin and

three from Green. For the 12-3-1 Highlanders Tanum Nelson scored in the second half and goalie Amaya Rogers made six saves, one on a penalty kick. Harwood had won nine straight.

The Eagles won their sixth straight to improve to 9-5-2. In a Wednesday semifinal at 3 p.m. Mount Abe will play No. 2 Rice (11-2-3), a team they tied twice this fall, 1-1. The D-II final will be played on Saturday at South Burlington High School. No. 4 U-32 (12-3-1), who defeated the Eagles by 1-0 early this season, and No. 1 Milton (14-2 with two one-goal wins over Mt. Abe) meet in Wednesday’s other semifinal.

OTTER VALLEY GIRLS In D-III, host No. 4 Peoples (11-3-1) ousted No. 13 OV, 3-0, on Wednesday as Lily Metzler scored twice, once on a penalty kick. Peoples goalie Paige Pierce made six saves, while Sophia Walker stopped 10 shots as OV finished 7-8.

TIGER GIRLS In D-I this past Wednesday host No. 4 Burr & Burton blanked No. 13 MUHS, 4-0. Grace Pinkus scored twice to lead the 10-4-1 Bulldogs. The Tigers wrapped up at 3-12.

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Tucker Moulton works the ball between two Burlington High School players during the Tigers’ D-I quarterfinal game vs. the Seahorses in Middlebury on Friday. Burlington earned late goal and won, 2-1.

Photo by Laura Weylman

Tigers fall to Seahorses

Tough loss ends season for MUHS boys

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — For most of Friday’s Division I quarterfinal the No. 5 Middlebury Union High School boys’ soccer team outworked and outplayed visiting No. 13 Burlington.

But that was not the case during the final 25 minutes, when the Seahorses found their attacking rhythm.

The Seahorses — who entered the game with 6-6-2 record that included four one-goal losses Metro Conference powers and were fresh off a first-round road win at No. 4 South Burlington — scored two goals in the final 17 minutes, one with 2:09 to go, to rally for a 2-1 victory.

The 11-4-1 Tigers controlled the first half by pressing the Seahorses relentlessly. The work of central midfielders Ben Turner, Eben Jackson and Owen Palcsik, was pivotal defensively and offensively.

That trio, as well as backs Ben Crawford and Spencer Doran in the middle and Devon Kearns and

Joseph Findlay on the flanks, read passing lanes to pick off passes, forced errant Seahorse passes, and won 50-50 balls.

Their efforts in turn created more offensive chances. Although much of the half was contested at midfield the Tigers outshot the Seahorses, 4-2, in the opening 40 minutes.

Coach Reeves Livesay praised their effort.

“I thought we played very well as a team, pressed very well as a team.

We were able put them under maybe more pressure than they were expecting to face, and it created some really good looks for us,” Livesay said.

The pressure paid off in the 14th minute. The Tigers worked the ball to striker Tucker Moulton at midfield, near the right sideline.

Moulton took a deft touch away from a defender and bolted diagonally downfield.

Meanwhile Jackson ran straight toward goal from midfield and found a seam, and Moulton led him

perfectly behind the defense. BHS goalie Elliot Maher (three saves) came out to meet the breakaway.

Jackson spotted him leaving the net, and from just outside the box drilled a left-footed shot into the upper left corner.

“Eben made a really strong run out of the midfield, really attacking that back line,” Livesay said. “And it was a real quality finish.”

In the 23rd minute a Turner serve to Moulton from the right side just missed connecting, and Palcsik also shot wide from distance on a feed from Owen Connelly as the half wound down. The Seahorses’ best chance in the half came when a corner kick bounced around in the Tiger box, but Kearns cleared the ball away.

Early in the second half the Tigers threatened on a direct kick, and Moulton made a strong run. But the tide began to turn 15 minutes in, when Seahorse Roshan Magar got a good rip at Tiger goalie Lucas Palcsik. Palcsik’s four saves all came in the second half, when BHS outshot MUHS, 8-5.

TIGER DEFENDER SPENCER Doran moves in on Burlington midfielder Hussein Murbarak as MUHS midfielder Ben Turner looks on during Friday’s Division I quarterfinal on Fucile Field. The Seahorses rallied for a 2-1 win that ended another winning season for the MUHS program.

Photo by Laura Weylman

The Seahorses began to find more room to operate, possibly because the Tigers could not sustain the same level of pressure.

They also were a bit fortunate on the first goal. A long direct kick from midfield bounced around the box and then to striker Jake Manley, who poked it home from close range.

“They’re very athletic, and they have good size,” Livesay said.

“When they’re able to sort of throw that ball in front of the net, it doesn’t work to our advantage when the ball is bouncing around in there.”

The Tigers had at least half-chances on a couple corner kicks, a direct kick, and a serve from Hunter Munteanu from the left toward Moulton, but BHS held firm.

As time wore down BHS midfielder Hussein Murbarak successfully contested a Tiger clear near

midfield, carried toward goal and sent Manley in behind the defense.

From the penalty stripe Manley found the lower right corner for the game-winner.

Friday marked the last Tiger soccer game for Turner, Moulton, Crawford and senior forwards Max Hirdler and Peter Orzech. That group helped MUHS to 21 wins over the past two seasons.

Livesay praised this years’ team, which saw an eight-game winning streak snapped on Friday.

“I think in the end we accomplished everything we set out to do. We had a really strong regular season. We put ourselves into a good spot going into the postseason,” Livesay said. “We played a fantastic game in the first round, and had a really, really competitive match today.”

Addison Independent, Monday, October 29, 2018 — PAGE 25

OV field hockey on to semifinal

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRANDON — The No. 4 seed Otter Valley Union High School field hockey team dismissed No. 5 Brattleboro, 6-0, in a Division II quarterfinal played Friday in Brandon.

The Otters improved to 10-5 and will next face top-seeded Mount Abraham (9-3-3) at South Burlington High School on Monday at 3:30 p.m. The winner of that game will play either No. 2 Burr & Burton (9-5-1) or No. 3 Woodstock (9-4-2) for the title on Saturday at the University of Vermont. Game time will be announced after semifinals in all three divisions are played.

The OV and Mount Abe programs have not met since the 2015 D-II final, which was won by the Otters,

1-0.

Against Brattleboro (6-8-1) on this past Friday Alia Edmunds scored the first of her two goals six minutes into the game to put OV on the board, and Brittney Jackson and Alice Keith made it 3-0 before halftime.

Morgan LaPorte sandwiched two second-half goals around Edmunds’ second strike as the Otters pulled away after the break.

Coach Stacey Edmunds said midfielders Isabella Falco and Sophie Markowski and defenders Gabby LaGrange had strong games for the Otters.

OV goalie Elinor Ross made eight saves, and Natalya Frakin denied 15 shots for Brattleboro.

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football D-I Playoffs 11/4 #5 MUHS at #1 MMU.................... 1 PM 11/10 Final at Rutland.............................TBA Field Hockey D-II Playoffs 10/29 #4 OV vs. #1 Mt. Abe (At South Burlington)................................... 3:30 PM 11/3 Final at UVM...................................TBA Boys’ Soccer D-III Playoffs 10/30 #6 VUHS at #2 Stowe................. 3 PM 11/3 Final at Randolph HS......................TBA

Girls’ Soccer D-II Playoffs 10/31 #6 Mt. Abe at #2 Rice................. 3 PM 11/3 Final at S. Burlington......................TBA D-III Playoffs 10/31 #6 VUHS at #2 Oxbow............... 3 PM 11/3 Final at Randolph HS......................TBA COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 11/3&4.........NESCAC Final Four at Midd.

Women’s Soccer 11/3&4...............NESCAC Final Four TBA Football 11/3 Midd. at Hamilton................... 12:30 PM

OV football (Continued from Page 23) The teams then traded scores, with OV scoring on a 9-yard pass from senior QB Tyler Rowe to Nate

Hudson and a 3-yard Rowe run. That TD came with 1:08 left in the game, and MAU recovered an onside kick to seal the win.

TIGER KAITLYN MCNAMARA, left, and Eagle Jalen Cook battle for the ball as Tiger Lydia Deppman moves in during a Division II quarterfinal in Bristol on Friday. Cook picked up a goal and an assist in the Eagles’ 2-0 victory. The Eagles will play Otter Valley on Monday in South Burlington.

Field hockey (Continued from Page 23) ton (9-5-1) or No. 3 Woodstock (94-2) for the title on Saturday at the University of Vermont. Game time will be announced after semifinals in all three divisions are played.

The OV and Mount Abe programs have not met since the 2015 D-II final, which was won by the Otters, 1-0.

TIGERS PLAY-IN GAME The Tigers had won their firstround Division II playoff game on Wednesday, 2-0, over No. 9 Springfield.

The Tigers controlled play and

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outshot the 2-12 Cosmos by 11-3.

The midfield work of Anabel Hernandez, Kaitlyn McNamara and Aby LaRock helped the Tigers control, and Maeve Hammel and Phoebe Smith consistently threatened and combined for the first Tiger goal, 11:57 into the first half.

Smith carried into the right side of the Springfield circle and served to the middle, and Hammel cut in from the left and one-timed the ball home past Cosmo goalie Anna Church (eight saves).

The Cosmos pressured for a stretch during the second half, and

on a penalty corner nine minutes in defender Lydia Deppman made a defensive save. Deppman, moved to central defense due to an absence, played well, and JV callup Sarah Nicolai and Kate Berthiaume were solid on the flanks.

Tiger goalie Ileigh Aube (two saves) made a strong stop on another corner five minutes later, but then the Tigers took charge. A few minutes later Grace Widelitz poked home a loose ball from close range to make it 2-0, and the Tigers locked it down from there.

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Five county residents in leadership training

Taking part in Snelling issues program

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ADDISON COUNTY — Five Addison County residents have recently been accepted to be part of the Vermont Leadership Institute at the Snelling Center for Government in Williston.

Terence Gooley and Anna Smith of Bristol, Amy Mason of Weybridge, Sarah Morris of Ferrisburgh and Peg Sutlive of Lincoln are

members of the class of 2019 at the institute, where they are taking part in an intensive leadership-building program with 19 other Vermonters from the public, private and non-profit sectors.

The newcomers to the leadership institute have varied backgrounds.

Gooley is a senior software developer at Reading Plus in Winooski; Mason is chair at WomenSafe board of directors in Middlebury; Morris is the fifth-generation host at Basin Harbor Resort and Boat Club in Ferrisburgh; and Smith is an outreach worker at Addison County Parent-Child Center in Middlebury.

The class of 2019 embarked on their leadership journey in September and will meet for 19 seminar days between now and June 2019.

The Vermont Leadership Institute seeks to give participants the information, tools and inspiration to make greater contributions to their organizations, communities and Vermont. Associates will engage in self-reflection and explore important issues of equity, diversity, ethics and systems thinking relevant to their

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Trace. 3 years, Lab/Border Collie mix, neutered male. Looking for a dog with as much potential as a brand new day? Look no further! Trace is smart as a whip, loyal, loving, and really enjoys playing with other dogs! Like anything worthwhile, Trace will require an investment from his new family; time, training, patience, lots of long walks and a sense of humor will pay off in spades!

He is currently living in a foster home as life in the shelter was far too confining for him and he had become stressed and mouthy as he tried to express himself. . .saying “Help me! I need to get out of here and play!”

Jaela. 10 months, Manchester Terrier mix, spayed female. Jaela is a young pup with lots of energy and potential! She is still very much a puppy and needs some basic manners training, however she is very smart and food motivated so training should be a breeze. Jaela has had several playgroup sessions at the shelter with other dogs and did wonderfully! She can get a bit mouthy when she is excited- a product of her young age- so until she is acing her manners she should be supervised with young children.

Jaela is a beautiful young gal who will a wonderful companion!

Maggie. 16 years, Cocker Spaniel, spayed female. Maggie is a super sweet pup with a tranquil, loving spirit. She has been living with a temporary guardian since her human mama passed away last year, but is now ready to settle into a home of her own!

Maggie loves children, gets along with cats, and enjoys playing with dogs her own size.

Due to a traumatic event when she was younger she has developed a fear of large dogs, so would prefer to not have any large dogs in her new home. Maggie is staying with her current guardian while we help to find her a new home. For more information or to arrange a visit, please call 802-377-9162.

Pet Pages Keep pets from getting lost: Try these tips No pet parent wants their pets to escape the house, car or yard and become lost. But curious pets have a way of getting out on their own, which not even the most watchful pet owners can always prevent.

The American Humane Association estimates that more than 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the United States every year. One in three pets will become lost at some point during its life.

While it is impossible to prevent every situation that may lead to a lost pet, pet owners can take some simple preventative steps to keep pets from becoming lost.

Identify the pet

Pets should wear some form of identification, which will differ based on the animal. For example, a dog can wear a collar and a name tag. A homing pigeon or other bird may have a numbered ankle band.

Many pet owners choose to microchip their pets. These small devices are implanted under the skin and can

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Zuzu. 1 year, American rabbit, neutered male. Zuzu is a very curious guy who loves time exploring outside his cage. Being goofy is his specialty, especially around feeding time! He enjoys toys he can carry around and throw. While he hasn’t learned to love being a lap pet yet, he adores being around people and other animals. Fresh greens with veggies twice a day will make him your friend in no time (especially red peppers and carrots!).

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If you microchip your pet, it is essential to keep your contact information associated with the chip updated.

promptly when exiting and entering the house. Be mindful of pets trying to escape.

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When the pet is taken out of the house, he or she should be leashed or secured in an animal carrier. Many pets have a strong prey instinct and love to chase animals. Keeping pets close by can keep them from getting lost or injured.

GPS-based devices can be used to locate a pet if it gets out of the house.

Much like the tracking devices in phones and watches, small tags can be placed on the pet’s collar and be tracked through an app on the owner’s phone or another device.

Provide a secure space

Gigi. 3 years, short hair black & white, spayed female. As a pregnant farm cat, Gigi had a rough start to life. She has since been cleaned up, spayed, and spent time in a loving foster home while her kittens grew.

Gigi’s kittens have all been adopted, now it is her turn! She doesn’t care for other cats, so she will need to be an only cat in her new home. She loves to be spoilt with treats and tolerates being brushed. It’s still a new thing for her to be getting all this attention, but she deserves the TLC as she starts her new life!

Candy. 2 years, short hair calico, spayed female. Candy is as sweet as...that’s right, candy. More specifically, a gum drop! This little sweetheart with the pinkest nose is as fast as it gets when it comes to her mouse toy. She loves to play and sometimes, she will be caught looking very foolish (no laughing!).

Candy loves to be petted and loves attention.

Other than what we have seen at the shelter, we don’t know much about her because she is a transfer from a New Jersey shelter. So head to Homeward Bound and meet her, and decide if she is the one!

LEASHES ARE VITAL tools for keeping pets from wandering off and getting lost.

Pets need a secure, supervised area to exercise. Fencing needs to be tall enough to prevent pets from jumping over it. Make sure pets cannot dig under the fence and that fence gates are always latched tightly. Selflatching fence gates can be handy.

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Ripton kids help refugee family RIPTON — This fall, as part of their “Where We Are in Place and Time” unit of inquiry, Ripton Elementary School 5th & 6th graders read the book “Refugee” by Alan Gratz. Simultaneously, the school community learned of an amazing opportunity: to connect their learning from this difficult yet facts-based depiction of the circumstances and struggles of three refugee children from different parts of the world in different times of crisis, to those of a present-day migrant family.

Equally as important, they came up with a way to help. They heard from an MUHS alumna Meg Young, a member of Showing Up for Racial Justice, about a family from Honduras facing similar circumstances and who are seeking asylum in Portland, Maine. Ripton Elementary School 5th & 6th graders are collecting donations to help offset the legal fees required for this family to secure asylum.

Santa Ana (whose full name is withheld for her safety) and her 11-year-old daughter Genesis fled Honduras to escape death threats from a large drug cartel that controls San Pedro del Sul where Genesis grew up. They traveled on foot and by bus all the way from Honduras to the Mexican border, where they

crossed into the U.S. and were detained by ICE. Thankfully, they were released together and now live in Portland, Maine. Santa Ana is an amazing cook and seamstress, and Genesis loves to read, draw, and play with her hosts’ cats.

Ripton Elementary students will be accepting donations through Nov. 2. Anyone wishing to contribute to this effort can

make a donation to Young, who is managing and overseeing these efforts. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 155 Ripton VT 05766) or dropped off at Ripton Elementary School.

Contact Ripton Elementary School Principal, Tracey Harrington, for more information.

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What Windmill in the Field It doesn’t stand for anything.

Its rusting blades.

Its ladder tower. All of it, it seems, frozen in place.

My neighbor says it’s the soul of our neighborhood.

Until today. When both of us notice it isn’t there.

As if the wind finally knocked it over. Or the crows flew it away.

And not a couple of local men who, now I’m told, wanted to take it apart, lay it onto their flatbed truck. And reassemble it in another field, behind, perhaps, a church graveyard. Where, the hymn sings, anything broken, still standing, has another use.

Can stand for what isn’t seen. What’s known by feeling. Meaning the burnished, visible maple leaves we couldn’t quite see before. Without looking through the rungs of that windmill’s stand.

Listening to the song, metal on metal, the blades almost sang.

– Gary Margolis Cornwall

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Zuckerman (Continued from Page 1) Burlington Farmers’ Market.

With his background in agriculture, Zuckerman’s campaign platform understandably includes positions he believes could help farmers overcome sagging milk prices.

He’s been gauging farmers’ interest in branding their milk for sale at a premium to the southern New England markets. Many of those consumers, Zuckerman believes, would be willing to pay a premium of 50 cents per gallon for milk produced in Vermont — which enjoys a reputation for pristine, wholesome products.

He acknowledged the idea failed two decades ago (with the St. Albans Co-op), but Zuckerman believes the intervening years have seen consumers become more concerned about the purity and quality of nourishment they put into their bodies.

“They want to know (their food and drink) came from ‘good farms,’” Zuckerman said.

“We need to take advantage of Vermont’s good reputation.”

If Vermont farmers were to realize a greater profit for its exported milk, it would “give us better value when (milk prices) are in the black, and less of a financial hole when we’re in the red.”

Zuckerman conceded a branded milk industry would require the state to invest in some related infrastructure, to include a bottling facility in southern Vermont and trucks to get the product to market.

He believes the state could bond for that money — but only after a marketing study confirms enough demand for the milk supply.

“From the Brattleboro or Springfield area, we’re only talking about a couple of hours to 25-40 million people, and to 70 million people within a day,” Zuckerman said.

Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman

WATER QUALITY consider a per-parcel fee to cover at Vermont is under a federal least some of the cleanup costs. mandate to clean up its waterways, While fees and tax increases are most notably Lake Champlain. The decidedly unpopular, Zuckerman chore is estimated believes many at $2.6 billion.

Ve r m o n t e r s The feds will pick “You’d have an would be willing up much of the economic development to contribute to tab, but Vermont fund that can actually the critical cause must come up of clean water. He with around $55 produce some money.” estimated a per— Lt. Gov. David parcel fee would million annually Zuckerman cost Vermonters, during each of the next 20 on average, $20 years. Most state to $40 per year. politicians, during this election year, “Doing something costs money,” haven’t been keen on offering ideas he said. on how Vermont should finance “Our job as political leaders is to its clean water obligation. But address the issues, whether it’s an Zuckerman said the state should election year or not,” Zuckerman

added. “I think Vermonters would law enforcement, he cautioned. But prefer we be straight up during the excess revenues, he said, could be campaign and then deliver.” placed in two endowment funds: YOUNG VERMONTERS A higher education trust fund to Zuckerman noted Vermont isn’t defray college-related expenses alone in losing younger citizens to for Vermonters, and an economic more urban areas parts of development fund the country. tapped for such “The problem here in “(Consumers) purposes as the Vermont is no different aforementioned milk than it is in almost want to know bottling plant, or for any rural part of this (their food and drawing down debt country,” he said. “It’s a drink) came on new broadband demographic reality that from ‘good infrastructure.

“You’d have young people are leaving farms.’ We an economic rural areas.” need to take development fund He disputed other that can actually politicians’ assertions advantage of that young Vermonters Vermont’s good produce some money,” Zuckerman said. are leaving to escape reputation.” high taxes and pursue — Lt. Gov. David MARIJUANA Zuckerman has better jobs.

Zuckerman long been candid in “People are moving his support for a taxto Burlington or Boston and-regulate system or New York,” he said.

“They don’t want to live in rural for recreational marijuana. He noted areas. So then we have to ask, ‘What Massachusetts, Maine and Canada does Vermont have that Northwest recently legalized recreational Nebraska or rural Virginia doesn’t?’ pot and are in various stages of And what Vermont has is implementing their laws.

Current Vermont law allows proximity to population centers, better schools and better quality of adults to possess up to an ounce of life than most other rural regions of pot and maintain up to two mature plants on their property. the U.S. He described the state Senate as But Zuckerman said he realizes the state needs to improve its being supportive and the House infrastructure and offerings in order as being “tepid” on the matter of to stem the current exodus. He adopting a tax-and-regulate system specifically advocated for enhanced for marijuana. And at this point, broadband and cell phone coverage, he doesn’t believe Gov. Phil Scott which he said are critical in enabling would sign such a bill.

Zuckerman rejected the notion Vermonters to telecommute to jobs.

“You’ve got to have access to the that a scientific, roadside test needs to be developed for those driving Internet,” he said.

Zuckerman believes Vermont under the influence of marijuana. could help pay for these He said the Vermont State Police’s telecommunications improvements Drug Recognition Experts are doing through dividends from a tax on a good job, and that their numbers the regulated sale of recreational should be increased.

“We have the ability with DREs marijuana.

Those revenues should first and to analyze whether you’re safe to foremost be used for drug-addiction drive,” Zuckerman said.

(See Property taxes, Page 31) prevention/treatment and related

Addison Independent, Monday, October 29, 2018 — PAGE 31

BETH AND JOHN Hughes next month will bid farewell to the Storm Café, a popular Middlebury restaurant in the Old Stone Mill in Frog Hollow. The couple was unable to extend the café’s lease, and they don’t want to relocate their business to a different spot.

Storm (Continued from Page 3) “We were looking for our own place,” Hughes said.

“This was our dream — to own our own business together,” Beth Hughes said.

They learned through a broker that the Storm, then owned by chefs John and Karen Goettelmann, was for sale. With its good track record and enviable downtown location right along the Otter Creek, they quickly made an offer.

“I knew the name and reputation of this restaurant and (its commitment to) fresh and local products,” Hughes said. “It was what I wanted to do. We came right after it.”

downs, but I’ve enjoyed all the provided the following update on years I’ve been here,” Hughes said. the future of the Old Stone Mill “I wouldn’t change a thing.” building: Well, perhaps a few things.

“The college has been evaluating Hughes last summer suffered future use of Old Stone Mill a stroke. While he thankfully for some time,” he wrote in an came through with no emailed statement. major health deficits, he “It’s a landmark in our “For the confessed he’s slowed community that also is down a little and is no first time in in need of significant longer up for what have 20 years, investment in internal occasionally been 18- I’ll have my systems and to ensure hour work days. it meets accessibility A health crisis can weekends requirements. We are force one to re-evaluate off.” committed to ensuring life’s plan.

— John that any possible change So when Middlebury Hughes in its use benefits the College — owners of town first and foremost, the Stone Mill building while continuing to create — announced it was entertaining opportunities for our students to new uses for the building and use the building in creative and proposals to develop it, the Hughes’ meaningful ways. agreed they wouldn’t take on the “We’re sorry to see the owners intimidating chore of continuing of Storm Cafe make what I’m the Storm at a different location. sure was a difficult decision to “I don’t want to start over,” close,” Burger added. “Running a Hughes said. successful restaurant for 20 years is Bill Burger, Middlebury College’s an impressive feat in this day and vice President for communications age and we wish them well.” and chief marketing officer, Hughes estimated roughly 80

Independent photo/John Flowers

While Beth managed the books and front of the restaurant, John headed the kitchen. He remained faithful to the restaurant’s tradition of offering “innovative American cuisine,” with meals made from scratch using fresh ingredients.

“I was advised by many of the regulars to leave the menu alone,” Hughes said with a smile.

And that formula has worked well, according to the Hughes.

“This restaurant has supported a lot of families through the years,” he said.

Hughes noted several of his staff and many of his customers have stuck with him for all 13 years.

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percent of the Storm’s business, between September and May, has come from Middlebury College customers.

While the Storm will wind down on Nov. 11, the Hughes’ will leave with a lifetime of fond memories.

John Hughes said he will miss his employees, loyal customers and getting the adrenaline rush from seeing a bunch of food orders needing to be filled.

But it is “serving great food and working with great people” that he’ll miss most, he said.

Suddenly, the Hughes will be together more than the Storm has ever allowed them to be.

Beth is looking forward to family vacations and more time with the children.

And that’s fine with the twins, who are also looking forward to Dad making their lunch at school.

Perhaps Poppa will even make their favorite: Pancakes.

“I’m really excited,” Lilly said.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Property taxes (Continued from Page 30) He favors giving Vermont farms the option of applying for licenses to grow recreational marijuana, and believes this option could be a boon to the agricultural industry.

“I think the public sentiment is there,” Zuckerman said of the support in the state for recreational pot.

PROPERTY TAXES Zuckerman supports legislation that would more directly (than the current Act 68) link one’s property tax bill to the citizen’s income, a system he said would result in wealthier Vermonters paying more while reducing the burden on lowand middle-income citizens. Such a bill is being touted by state Sen. Anthony Pollina, D/P-Washington County, and Rep. Chris Pearson, P-Burlington.

Most Vermonters currently pay 2 to 3 percent of their incomes for public school expenses, according

to Zuckerman, while wealthier residents pay around 1 to 1.5 percent.

Zuckerman said it would increase wealthier Vermonters’ property tax liability, though he would advocate for a cap of a million on a person’s income.

“If that bill were to pass, working people would see a $30 million savings,” he said.

Zuckerman, during his interview at the Independent, also threw his support behind a universal primary care system, and placing a “human services liaison” in each public school to better link children and adults with the counseling, benefits and other services they might need.

Those liaisons, he argued, could also save taxpayer money by ensuring the schools and state government don’t provide students with some of the same services.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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

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

FARM HELP NEEDED for family dairy farm. Milker needed for evening 4‑7pm and/or morning 5‑8am. Call Jon for more info. 759‑2954.

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WANTED Town of Leicester Leicester seeks an individual to fill position of Zoning Administrator. This is a part-time position; generally 3 hours per week office time. Seeking individual to review applications and issue building permits. Previous experience helpful, but not necessary. For more information and/or to apply contact Town Clerk Julie Delphia at 247-5961.

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Registered Nurse • 2018-2019 Addison Central School District is seeking a Registered Nurse at Middlebury Union High School. Qualified candidates must hold a Nursing License and a knowledge of special education students, and special education teaching methods preferred. The position will assist and supervise assigned student(s) with intensive special physical and instructional needs in a classroom setting, implementing the student’s individual educational program and providing basic health care/nursing care. To play a supportive role in assessing the progress and needs of the assigned student and participate in developing and modifying individualized instructional programs.

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

Applications will be accepted until November 2, 2018.

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

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

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Audy Trucking LLC Audy Trucking LLC is hiring for an experienced class A driver. Our fleet hauls grain, minerals, and aggregate with dump and hopper bottom trailers. The job requires weekly overnights and home weekends.

We offer health benefits, paid vacation, as well as mileage and safety bonuses.

Please inquire by email to Jeff Audy at audytrucking@hotmail.com, call Jeff at 802-989-5024 or call the office at 870-7121.

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HOPE SEEKS A materials processor to assist in sort‑ ing and pricing donated items for its resale store. This fast paced 29.5 hour a week posi‑ tion requires standing for long periods of time, attending to details and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. Send resume and let‑ ter of interest to HOPE, 282 Boardman Street, Suite 1A, Middlebury.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLEBURY seeks enthusiastic and ex‑ perienced caregivers to pro‑ vide hands‑on care in our dy‑ namic retirement community.

Openings: full‑time evenings, part‑time weekends. Email acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury. com or call 989‑7502.

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

Minimum starting pay of $14.00 per hour.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is a growing financial cooperative in Northwestern Vermont, currently serving over 39,000 members. We are always looking for friendly, self-motivated individuals who enjoy helping people, have strong communication skills, are detail-oriented and enjoy working as part of a team. If you feel your attributes match our expectations we encourage you to consider a career with us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Adhere to established security procedures and compliance requirements.

• Being a part of a collaborative team environment.

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

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

• Coverage during business hours of Monday – Saturday.

Qualified candidates should apply online via our website:

www.vermontfederal.org

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

Vermont Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED carpenter/construc‑ tion worker. Minimum 2 years’ experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construction work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on experience. This is a full‑time year‑round position.

Contact Chris at Summit Up Construction, 802‑558‑0784 or send resume to: csumner8405@gmail.com.

ROOFERS WANTED No ex‑ perience needed. Willing to train the right person. Excellent pay and benefits. Basic hand tools and valid driver’s license needed. Call 802‑388‑2903.

SHARED LIVING PROVIDER. Looking for a home for a woman in early 30s with a mild intellectual disability.

She enjoys art, the Red Sox, music, animals, shopping and being outdoors. Her ideal provider would be a single, grandparent–y type with no children living at home who can dedicate significant time working towards her life goals and healthy relationships. She also would like to adopt an older cat. Generous tax–free stipend of $25,000, room & board payment of $8,500, plus respite budget. Contact Keiko at Community Associ‑ ates. 802‑388‑4021.

VERMONT’S LARGEST cleaning service is looking for a full time position im‑ mediately. Must have reliable transportation. Background check required. $16/hr. Mon‑ day‑Friday, weekends avail‑ able but not mandatory. Please call 802‑355‑6500 or email, vtbestcleaners@gmail.com.

ADDISON COUNTY Com‑ munity Trust (ACCT), a non‑ profit committed to providing quality affordable housing, is seeking a full‑time Administra‑ tive Assistant in our property management division. This articulate self‑starter supports the property management team and provides excellent customer service to residents and applicants in a fast‑paced environment. Specific duties include processing applica‑ tions, managing the waitlist, generating mailings, and docu‑ menting requests for work or‑ ders. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, flexible, & team‑oriented. Required ex‑ perience includes administra‑ tive, customer service, and/or financial services. Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Excellent benefits. Send cover letter and resume to jobs@addisontrust.org by 11/2/18. EOE.

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Paraprofessional Addison Central School District is seeking one full time Paraprofessional or two part time for an opening at Bridport Elementary.

Qualified applicants should have experience working with students with learning challenges, be energetic, positive, motivated and patient.

Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be a flexible team member will make you a strong candidate.

Apply be sending a letter of interest, resume, three current reference letters, through Schoolspring.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

E.O.E. Coaching Positions Middlebury Union High School is seeking an Assistant Coach for Varsity Boys’ Basketball.

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

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Sean Farrell/Athletic Director Middlebury Union High School 73 Charles Avenue Middlebury,VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

E.O.E. Custodian Addison Central School District is seeking a part-time Custodian at the Bridport Elementary, Monday through Friday second shift. Experience is a plus, but not required.

Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury,VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

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$1,250. LOVELY 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at Middlebury East.

Quiet neighborhood. Includes washer & dryer, gas fireplace, appliances, garage with stor‑ age area. Snow removal, lawn mowing, trash and recycling included. Easy walk to down‑ town. References and security deposit required. A small pet considered. 388‑7218.

JAFRA SKIN CARE, fra‑ grances, cosmetics & body care for the whole family. 988 Lower Foote St., Middlebury.

989‑0339.

KENMORE WALL OVEN $600 or best offer. 453‑4821.

Still in original box.

2‑1/2 BEDROOM CONDO‑ MINIUM at Otterside Court, Middlebury, Vt. Rent includes water, garage, in‑ground pool, gardening, plowing and land maintenance. Washer/dryer in unit. Heat and electricity not included. Available October 15. Security deposit and first months rent required. $1,200./ month. 802‑558‑0874.

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Newly Constructed, One Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus Short term leases available Contact: Christine Golden, Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 • battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

For Rent MIDDLEBURY‑ ONE AND two‑room suites. Private baths, shared kitchen. In classic home. Tastefully furnished.

All included; heat/hot water, w/d, cable TV, wifi, off‑street parking. $500 to $700. First months rent and security, ref‑ erences required. Call/text Susan, 802‑989‑8941.

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APARTMENT CLOSE TO New Haven green, $950. monthly. Sunny, hardwood floors, 15 minutes to Middle‑ bury. Security deposit and references. Call 802‑249‑1328.

CORNWALL ‑ 3 bedroom apartment. Utilities included.

New kitchen. No pets. 8x8 stor‑ age shed. Available December. $1,375/mo. Security and last.

Call 462‑3828.

BRANDON ‑ 3 BEDROOM house. $975 per month plus utilities. No pets. Small back‑ yard. First, last and security deposit. References a must.

802‑352‑4124, leave message.

CORNWALL QUIET COUN‑ TRY APARTMENT 5 miles from Middlebury. 2nd story, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath with washer/dryer hookup. Includes everything plus satellite, stor‑ age included. $1,250 per month. 1st and last month’s rent and security deposit. No pets, no smoking. Available immediately. 802‑462‑2924.

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

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BRISTOL‑ 2 BEDROOM house in village. Garage, wa‑ ter, washer/dryer, lawn mainte‑ nance, snow removal included.

No pets. No smoking. Rental application, lease, security, first and last months rent. $1,050/ mo. Call 802‑453‑2388.

BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Avail‑ able now. 802‑453‑2566.

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

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

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

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 run‑ ning water. The barn is also available for lease. The en‑ trance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

M I D D L E B U RY T H I R D FLOOR, 1 bedroom apart‑ ment. Fully furnished, all inclu‑ sive. Center of town. $1,400/ mo. Call 802‑349‑8544.

MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking. Can be sub‑ divided. Real‑Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

NEW HAVEN SUNNY, spe‑ cial apartment. Garden space, views. No pets, no smoking.

References. $925/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

For Rent FOR RENT: A SPACIOUS, bright & quiet 2nd floor end unit condo at 10 Twin Circles, Middlebury. 2 bed, 2 bath with a secluded 880 sq. ft. deck with views of the woods. Close to downtown. Completely reno‑ vated in 2016 with new paint, carpet, flooring, lighting and appliances. Large attic space for storage. $1275/mo. with a 1 year renewable lease.

Credit & security checks & ref‑ erences required. Please call/ text Rob Pierce (owner) at 802 989‑9008, or Kelly Churchill (property manager) at 802 352‑4266 for more info.

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

LAKE DUNMORE, SALIS‑ BURY Enjoy the tranquil win‑ ters on the Lake. Fully fur‑ nished winterized 2 bedroom house. Available starting Oct. 13 to end of school year in June. You pay your own utili‑ ties, (propane heat). Ice skat‑ ing & Fishing Derby in winter.

Located directly on water.

General store, laundromat in walking distance. You will need references, first month’s rent and security deposit. No smok‑ ing or pets allowed. Call for application. Rent for $950. mo.

Directly on the lake. Please call 802‑352‑4697.

TWO FLOOR, TWO bedroom apartment for rent in Shore‑ ham Village. No smoking and no pets. Security deposit and month to month lease. Appli‑ ances included. Rent is $800 plus utilities. Please call Sandy at 802‑759‑3119.

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Wood Heat FIREWOOD FOR SALE sea‑ soned 1 year. $275 per cord.

802‑558‑1069.

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

802‑282‑9110.

Real Estate HUNTING LAND FOR sale in Salisbury, VT. 6.8 acres.

Hillside on top of mountain.

Western facing, remote but easy access. Half price of town evaluation. Asking $18,000.

Cash only. 802‑352‑6678.

Att. Farmers FOR SALE: KILN dried pine shavings and pine sawdust.

Delivered in 50 cubic yard loads. Call and leave a mes‑ sage at 802‑623‑6731.

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

HAY FOR SALE. 1st, 2nd and 3rd cut. Small squares $2.‑$4.; 4’ rounds $30.‑$50.

Mike Quinn, Middlebury.

802‑388‑7828.

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

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

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

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Vergennes (Continued from Page 1) slope between Otter Creek and Macdonough Drive and just above the road could pose an engineering challenge for tank design, and in response to a question said multiple tanks could be one answer.

Vergennes had since at least the 1990s been operating under a series of Agency of Natural Resources 1272 orders to work on the overflow problem, and several years ago installed a metering pit under Macdonough Drive near the pump station.

Overflows are diverted into that pit, which Chaput described to the Independent last year as a square box divided in half by a concrete barrier that does not reach all the way to the top. During overflows wastewater crests the barrier, and its volume is then measured and charted.

But now the city faces a definite timetable. In 2015 the ANR replaced its 1272 orders with a “Combined Sewer Overflow” directive that

WEYBRIDGE LIBRARY COMMITTEE NOTICE OF MEETING

The Trustees of the Cotton Free Library in Weybridge, Vermont are holding a Meeting on Thursday, November 1st 2018 at 3:15 PM at the Weybridge Town Office. To discuss Library business and plans for the future of the Library.

All are welcome.

Megan Sutton Library Trustee 10/29

stated, “There shall be no overflows Septic waste and stormwater within 20 years.” from downtown, the neighborhoods Former City Manager Mel that immediately surround it, both Hawley in 2015 told the city council schools, and the residential areas a fix might not be cheap. along New Haven Road “There’s no question we and Green, South Maple will have a bond issue. I “People and South Water streets could be $10 million off all funnel through that when I say $3 million,” are putting Macdonough Drive things down pump station.

Hawley said.

PROBLEMS Chaput said on a the drain OUTLINED typical day the pump that they Chaput and Larrow station handles around outlined the contributing shouldn’t be 280,000 gallons. factors to the overflow putting down The station has two issue, and explained the drain.” pumps, each of which what it isn’t as well as can each — wastewater theoretically what it is. send 1,000 gallons a plant minute under the river Chaput said overflows supervisor to the treatment plant, so do not come from the treatment plant on the Rick Chaput it can easily handle the west side of Otter Creek. typical flow.

“That doesn’t The problems occur overflow,” Chaput when heavy rains strike said. “Where we overflow is in the and send the station, for example, Macdonough Drive pump station, Chaput said, 180,000 gallons in two on the east side.” hours.

They can’t handle that surge, in part, because items such as allegedly flushable wipes and sanitary napkins (known as “rags” in the wastewater field) get caught up in the suddenly heavier flow and clog the pumps just when they are needed most.

“People are putting things down the drain that they shouldn’t be putting down the drain,” Chaput said, thus the pumps’ capacity is “probably cut in half or worse, and it’s at the worst possible time.”

Aldermen and Chaput said only a small percentage of what hits the creek is raw sewage. Mayor Renny Perry called the amount of raw sewage as a percentage of the whole “a very minute” amount.

Chaput said, “99 percent of wastewater to begin with is water,” and that percentage of water is higher during overflow events triggered by stormwater surges.

“I’m certainly not defending the overflows, but it’s not raw sewage,” Chaput said.

Also, despite the volume of the city problem in the larger scope of Lake Champlain basin pollution it is not large. A two-year-old EPA study stated that only 2 percent of Lake Champlain’s phosphorus intake from the Otter Creek watershed could be traced to municipal treatment plants.

COLLECTION ISSUES The collection system’s aging pipes are compounding the city’s problem.

Larrow described the condition of many of the system’s pipes, 40 percent of which are the original clay pipes dating back more than 50 years. He said the clay pipes are in three-foot sections loosely fitted over one another with no sealant and are particularly vulnerable to damage from plant roots.

Chaput added some of the clay pipes are broken or simply worn away.

The next generation of pipes were made of asbestos pipes and came (See City pump, Page 39)

Public Notices Index

Public notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on this Page 38.

Bristol (1) Ferrisburgh (1) Monkton (1)

Otter Valley Unified Union School District (1) Weybridge Library Committee (1)

OTTER VALLEY UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNING

The legal voters of the Otter Valley Unified Union District are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Otter Valley Union High School on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6:30 PM for an informational hearing to explain the herein described school building improvements and the financing thereof.

Article I. To hear the Board of School Directors’ presentation on the proposed construction projects to improve school security at Lothrop Elementary, Neshobe Elementary, and Otter Valley Union High School Buildings.

Article II. To transact any other business proper to be done when met.

The legal voters of the Otter Valley Unified Union District are further notified and warned that voter qualifications, registration and absentee voting relative to this special meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

The meeting shall then be recessed to Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in order to vote on the following articles by at the usual polling placed in the member district by Australian ballot, said ballots being brought to Brandon Town Hall following the closing of the polls in the member districts where they will be commingled and counted by the Board of Civil Authority of the constituent districts. The Town polls will be opened as follows: Town of Brandon 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Brandon Town Hall Town of Goshen 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Goshen Town Hall Town of Leicester 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Leicester Town Office Town of Pittsford 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Pittsford Town Office Town of Sudbury 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sudbury Town Hall Town of Whiting 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Whiting Town Hall Article III. Shall the voters authorize bonds of the Otter Valley Unified Union District in an amount not to exceed Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,500,000) be issued for the following purpose: • Security improvements at Lothrop Elementary school including the construction of a connection link between the Town Hall Building and the Lothrop Building, re-design the traffic flow creating safe bus loading and unloading at main entrance, renovating a classroom to the front office, waiting area, and school nurse space improving school security through limiting building access and protecting students transferring between buildings with a connection link ($746,000) • Renovating the balcony in the Lothrop Town Hall Building to meet life safety regulations allowing full utilization of the balcony? ($74,000) • Security improvements to the Neshobe and Forestdale School Buildings including the construction of a connection link between the two buildings, the addition of 4 classroom spaces the re-configuration and design of a new entrance to include the front office and principal, school nurse and a security air lock system improving school security through limiting building access and protecting students transferring between buildings with a connection link AND the constructing a gymnasium at the Neshobe Elementary School to address current space conflicts and expand future learning and community opportunities ($3,955,000) • Security improvements to the Otter Valley Union High School including re-designing existing air lock, adding an Student Resources Officer space and secure waiting area at the main entrance, renovating lobby bathrooms for accessibility and gender neutrality ($725,000) There are no school projects eligible for Vermont school construction funds as the legislature had not appropriated any resources for school construction. However bonding statute still requires the following notice to be included on the warning: State funds may not be available at the time this project is otherwise eligible to receive state school construction aid. The district is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing done in anticipation of state school construction aid.

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TOWN OF BRISTOL NOTICE TO VOTERS GENERAL ELECTION

The Town of Bristol Board of Civil Authority has approved the deposit of early voter absentee ballots into the vote tabulator on the day preceding the election, pursuant to V.S.A. 17 § 2546a.

On November 5, 2018 at the Holley Hall, located at 1 South Street in Bristol, at 12 pm, the Town Clerk and at least two election officials will process all returned absentee ballots for the November 6, 2018 General Election. The process will include the count, inspection and depositing of the ballots through the voting machine. Any ballots received after the count is complete will be handled on Election Day. Approved at the meeting of the Board of Civil Authority of the Town of Bristol duly called, noticed and held on October 9, 2018.

Peter D. Ryan, Board of Civil Authority, Chair Jen Myers, 10/29 Town Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING MONKTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Monkton Development Review Board will consider the following applications at a Public Hearing on November 13, 2018 at the Monkton Town Hall.

At 8:00PM – Final Plat Application #2017-05-MAJ of Alan & Susan Boutilier for a 2 lot subdivision, Morgan Road.

The present zoning classification of the property is RA5. The Tax Parcel ID is 01.207.009.005.

At 8:35 PM – Preliminary Plat Application #2018-05-MAJ of David & Robin Huizenga for a 2 lot subdivision, Nichols Road. The present zoning classification of the property is RA5. The tax parcel is 04.221.025.000.

Application materials are available for review during normal business hours at the Office of the Monkton Town Clerk.

Betsy Brown Clerk - Monkton Development Review Board Dated: October 29, 2018 10/29

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH SELECTBOARD PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Pursuant to 24 VSA §§2251-2257 the Selectboard will hold a public hearing on the application of Brent Jerger for a Certificate of Approval for Location of a salvage yard. The property is located at 2861 Shellhouse Mountain Road. (Tax Map ID 05/02/51) The hearing will be held as a regular agenda item at the November 6, 2018 Selectboard meeting, the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Rick Ebel Selectboard Chair

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Addison Independent, Monday, October 29, 2018 — PAGE 39

Crime victims to be heard Tuesday MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services this fall is hosting a series of listening forums around Vermont — including in Middlebury — to give victims and survivors of crime, including business owners and family members, a chance to speak out about their experiences in the criminal justice system.

Whatever your experience, positive or negative, the organization wants to hear from you.

Local stakeholders and service providers will be on hand to listen and provide support. Center for

Crime Victim Services staff offer help in any way they can. All events are free and open to the public.

The Center for Crime Victim Services listening forum in Middlebury will take place at Ilsley Public Library on Tuesday Oct. 30, 6–7:30 p.m.

Can’t make the forums? Shy about sharing your story in public?

Vermonters can also participate by sending stories and comments to victimfeedback@ccvs.vermont.gov.

The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services (CCVS), established in 1992, administers the Vermont

Victims Compensation Program, the Vermont Restitution Unit, the Vermont Victim Assistance Program, and the Vermont Victim Assistance Academy, as well as several state and federal grant programs that benefit Vermont’s crime victims. CCVS joins with victims, survivors, and those who interact with victims and offenders to provide, sustain, and support a collaborative system of direct services across Vermont that is comprehensive, victim-centered, trauma-informed, and accessible to diverse populations.

Transplant (Continued from Page 3) “It just hasn’t worked out,” Walter says.

Her family is working to organize a paired donation, in which a family member or friend would donate a kidney to another patient-in-need on behalf of Walter, and Walter would receive a kidney from one of this recipient’s friends or family members. These swaps can be tricky to pull together, though, and Walter wants to secure a kidney as soon as possible.

Walter’s mother, Ellen Walter, the owner of Blue Moon Clothing & Gifts in Brandon, recently posted on Facebook in hopes of finding a donor.

“I’m asking you to please, please consider giving Allie the gift of a healthy life,” she writes. The post has been shared more than 120 times, and has 40 comments from both well-wishers and possible donors who have promised to take a survey to find out if they are eligible.

“It’s amazing that there are so many generous people out there who are just like, ‘Oh, I’m O+, I’ll get evaluated,” Walter says. “It’s been

so amazing having that support, immediately relieve the symptoms especially because my family wants that have been weighing on her for to be able to donate, but can’t, so years. it’s been really difficult for them. To “I don’t even remember what it’s have people who I don’t necessarily like to have a normal kidney, and know very well who are willing to to have energy,” she says. “For the come forward is really last four years, I’ve incredible.” had to put my life For the donor, the “It’s amazing on pause. I’ve been surgery itself is relatively that there staying around home, simple. It’s a low-risk, and having to do a lot are so many laparoscopic, ninetyof medical stuff, so minute procedure with generous I’m looking forward a short recovery time. people out to having surgery Walter’s insurance there who are done so I can go back covers all of the donor’s just like, ‘Oh, to school and all that.” expenses, including I’m O+, I’ll get For the moment, travel, the hotel and the Walter is staying evaluated.” procedure. positive, and is — Allie Walter grateful Donors almost always to the lead normal lives after community for all of surgery, though they are the love, concern and encouraged to avoid contact sports effort it has already given her. like football, wrestling and martial “You don’t really know how arts to protect their remaining strong and important the community kidney. According to the National is until something like this happens,” Kidney Foundation, donation does she says. not affect the lifespan of the donor Those who would like to consider or increase the risk of kidney failure. donating can go to mayoclinic.org/ Walter is looking forward to livingdonor, and specify ‘Alison surgery, because she knows it will Walter’ as the recipient.

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Chaput said some homes probably could and should disconnect, but others in some crowded neighborhoods, particularly near downtown lack anywhere to pump water from wet basements.

“They have no place to put their water,” he said.

Chaput said that a typical solution to wet basements, a drainage pit filled with stone in basement floors, doesn’t work in the heavy clay soils under Vergennes.

Larrow said he couldn’t guess how many sump pumps there were in the city, but said in one subdivision of around a dozen homes each home had a sump pump.

Chaput suggested the word be spread that owners of sump pumps would not be penalized for working with the city to find a solution.

“People now don’t want to let you know they have a sump pump,” he said.

Chaput dismissed one possible larger solution — upgrading the pump station to the point that it could immediately handle the storm surges.

Doing so would create a potentially worse situation, he said.

“It would move the problem over to the wastewater plant,” Chaput said.

Chaput and Larrow told the council they would continue to work together on what Chaput called the “infiltration issue” by replacing and fixing old lines and working with property owners.

But Chaput said a holding tank solution would allow the Macdonough Drive pump station to continue to send wastewater to the treatment plant at a rate it could handle.

“The solution seems to be a tank on the east side to absorb some of this flow,” he said.

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City pump (Continued from Page 38) in 12-foot sections; those, Larrow said, have “failing gaskets” holding them together. The remaining pipes are newer, more modern pipes and generally in better condition, he added.

Finding and replacing the older, problematic pipes will be an expensive and challenging project, Larrow said, requiring camera equipment to identify them. That equipment rents for $2,700 a day for a project that could last a couple of months.

“It’s going to be a hard, hard thing to do,” he said.

The council could consider buying a $10,000 specialty camera instead, Larrow suggested.

The problem is further complicated by the many city homes and commercial buildings that use sump pumps and roof drains that empty — technically illegally — into the wastewater collection

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