August 1, 2016

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ADDISON COUNTY

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Vol. 28 No. 17

Folk takes center stage • Some of Vermont’s best folk musicians will perform in Salisbury on Friday. Read Arts Beat on Page 10.

Middlebury, Vermont

Young moms bring their gripping stories to THT Memoirs of heartache, strife to be staged

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Her words cut a fiery path across an ivory page.

They tell a tale of a survival, of a whirlwind childhood molded from domestic chaos.

“I am from the small town that made everyone ask, ‘Where is that?’

From the trailer park, Fernwood Manor, where I lived, and that made the people call me ‘white trash.’ I am from my sister’s house — dishes, clothes, dirt and toys everywhere, from her needles and heroin. I am from watching my sister, the person (See Parents, Page 18)

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VTrans confirms a delay for Middlebury rail bridges project

By JOHN FLOWERS MONTPELIER — Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) officials on Thursday confirmed that a $40 million project to replace Middlebury’s two downtown rail bridges will not start this fall, as previously promised. State officials are now

targeting September for the release of a revised construction timetable for work expected to envelope downtown Middlebury for the better part of two years.

Middlebury officials learned early last week of a possible construction delay, driven by (See Bridges, Page 22)

Getting around in rural Vermont • A blind New Yorker in town for summer school experiences the transportation hurdles that disabled people face. Page 3.

Window seat A CHIPMUNK FINDS a perch on a windowsill on the Middlebury College campus last Thursday afternoon.

Mount Abe eagle returns to the nest • A 2007 graduate of the Bristol high school has taken the reins as the Mount Abe athletic director. See Page 16.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Locals play role in historic convention Vergennes Democrats active in Philadelphia

By CHARMAINE LAM PHILADELPHIA — The second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last week saw an emotional moment for Vermonters as erstwhile presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders pledged his own support for Democratic Hillary Clinton.

Vermont delegate Diane Lanpher of Vergennes, who was caught by a televi-

sion camera giving Sanders a hug before his big endorsement, was standing in the heart of Vermont delegation on the convention floor.

After Sanders made his historic announcement and left the scene, people who had been sitting at other sections flooded the seats the Vermont delegation occupied, Lanpher recalled later in the week.

(See DNC, Page 15)

VERMONT DELEGATES DIANE Lanpher and Matt Birong relax for a moment at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last week. As representatives of Bernie Sanders’ home state, the two Vergennes residents got a front-row seat to history.

Photo courtesy of Diane Lanpher

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Ferrisburgh closer on VGL deal Town in line for major paydays for hosting power cable

Pipeline update

JASON KAYE OF Middlebury, shown here, along with fellow protester Alex Prolman of Burlington locked themselves to a piece of heavy equipment in Middlebury on Friday to slow construction of a natural gas pipeline being laid from Colchester to Middlebury and Vergennes. A release from the advocacy group said the two men had attended countless hearings, provided testimony and exhausted all legal routes to block the project before taking this step.

Police cleared them later in the day.

The protest came the day after Vermont Gas Systems announced that it had reached agreement with the town of Hinesburg on an easement that allows it to lay pipe through Geprags Park, meaning VGS has access to all of the 41 miles of the pipeline route.

Bristol, USDA agree on water system loan

By JOHN FLOWERS BRISTOL — Bristol officials will pursue a deal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a combined total of $1.1 million in loans to cover a major improvement and expansion of town water system infrastructure in the western part of the village.

Local selectboard members had hoped the USDA would provide 45 percent of the $1.1 million in the form of a grant, but ultimately reasoned that a loan of 2.25 percent — in the absence of a grant — is a better deal than Bristol could have negotiated with a bank.

Area residents on May 10 voted, 209-133, in favor of the project, which calls for replacing the leaky, aging municipal water line on West Street, from Airport Drive to Maple Street; extending the town water system to the Woodland Apartments on Lovers Lane and the new fire station off West Street; and making storm water upgrades to West Street to address drainage problems and bring that area into compliance with the Vermont Clean Water Act. Extension of the water line is key to future development of a new business park planned for land next to the new fire station.

“The bottom line is this is a great project for Bristol,” said Bristol town Administrator Therese Kirby. “We need a business park and we need to upgrade the water line to help offset costs to the users, because we know right now we are pumping water into the ground. We know we need to upgrade our storm water (infrastructure) along West Street. So as much as it didn’t turn out the way we all hoped, it’s still a good project.”

If there is a silver lining for Bristol in not landing a grant, it’s that the interest rate has dropped by 0.68

percent (to the current 2.25 percent) since project planning began, according to Kirby.

The USDA water system loan of $756,000 will be for a term of 40 years, while the storm water loan of $325,000 will be for 30 years.

Kirby has calculated that owners of property valuated at $200,000 will see a tax increase of around $16.60 per year as a result of the water loan. Additionally, a minimum use water-user (in Bristol’s water service district) is in line for an increase of around $16 per year.

Bristol’s payments will start six months after the loans are signed.

Kirby expects the project will be put out to bid next month, with construction to start either this fall or next spring. Drivers should expect one-lane traffic on West Street during construction, according to Kirby.

Meanwhile, Kirby believes the town and the USDA are now on the same wavelength after some tense moments in June when it was announced Bristol didn’t land a grant to help underwrite a project.

The USDA had a total of $10.2 million for loans and another $3 million for grants to disburse to communities throughout the Green Mountain State in 2016, according to Deborah Maguire, community programs director for USDA’s New Hampshire and Vermont divisions.

Ultimately, the USDA determined Bristol’s water district users could reasonably absorb the project costs without the benefit of a grant.

“Some positive things have come out of this, as far as speaking with the USDA,” Kirby said. “They’re really taking our concerns seriously and they’re moving forward with trying to help their people roll out these programs better.”

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By ANDY KIRKALDY roads or related improvements due FERRISBURGH — The town to the power line, officials want of Ferrisburgh and the Massa- to “make sure we have enough in chusetts companies proposing the the kitty so that if we do have to $650 million, 400-megawatt Ver- spend money on road repairs there mont Green Line (VGL) — An- is money available.” baric Transmission and National OFFERS AND ACCEPTANCE Grid — could strike a deal at any Details of the Host Town Agreetime to pay the town for hosting ment negotiations are confidential, about 5.5 miles of underground but Heindel talked in general terms power cable between Lake Cham- and compared VGL’s first offer to plain and on Route 7, according to what was represented in the public the head of the committee dealing meeting. with the VGL firms on the town’s “It was somewhat similar,” he behalf said. “It was in the same range, but Craig Heindel, chairman of the the financial offerings were struccommittee the Ferrisburgh select- tured differently.” board appointed to research VGL Ferrisburgh officials countered issues and negotiate with the VGL with an offer that Heindel said companies, said town officials they believe is reasonable. made a mid-June counteroffer to “They’re different in the dolthe first VGL proposal and are lar values. Then there are some waiting to hear back. other technical issues like insur“We hear from their lawyer ance requirements and so on. But they’re working on I imagine the holdup on it,” said Heindel, also the part of VGL is their the Ferrisburgh Con- “If it has a consideration of our servation Commission 40-year life, dollar request,” Heindel chairman.

“We think it’s a in year 39 it said.

He said VGL execubridgeable difference.” tives plan to file with has almost If that offer is acthe Vermont Public no value, and cepted, or VGL makes Service Board by Aug. yet there are an offer the selectboard 18 for a Certificate eventually deems acof Public Good for still zillions ceptable, Selectboard the project, and that of electrons Chairwoman Loretta it might make sense zinging down Lawrence said the for them by that point that cable board itself will make to have a deal, called the decision to sign it a Host Town Agree- making lots without a public vote. ment, with Ferrisburgh of profit.”

Selectboards have the in hand or in the works — Craig Heindel power to sign contracts by then. such as these, Law“I would think they rence said, although would want to file an application New Haven, where the issue genwith the Public Service Board that erated more controversy due to the includes a completed and signed installation of a converter station Host Town Agreement,” he said, and the existence of a VELCO although he also noted that other substation, did hold a townwide similar utility projects have not al- advisory vote. ways wrapped up such agreements Lawrence said in June the selectbefore filing with the PSB. board decided not to call for such At a November meeting in Fer- a vote. She said town officials’ efrisburgh, VGL representatives said forts to discuss the issue publicly they would pay the town at least and place information on the town $350,000 a year for 20 years for al- website have kept residents in the lowing the power line to be buried loop, and that the board itself is in town road rights of way. That “capable of making the decision” money would be on top of what because of its own research and they said would be about roughly the work of the committee. $150,000 in annual local property “We feel people are informed, taxes the project would pay. and the selectboard is qualified to They also left the door open make the decision, based on workfor further talks on a Host Town ing with the committee and legal Agreement, which as well as direct counsel.” Lawrence said. payments would also cover such PROJECT DETAILS issues as how the underground The VGL is intended to bring cable installation will handle cul- hydro and wind power from upverts, where the line will cross state New York by cable under town roads, what construction Lake Champlain and into the New techniques will be used, how af- England power grid via the confected land will be landscaped and verter station in New Haven. restored, and how easement lanPlans call for bringing the line guage will be written. into Lake Champlain from BeekHeindel said town officials con- mantown, N.Y., and then to Fersider construction design and its risburgh at Kingsland Bay. From impact on Ferrisburgh infrastruc- there it would run underground in ture to be critical. Those are also a two-foot-by-four-foot concrete financial issues, he said, because box along Kingsland Bay, Sand, if something goes wrong with the Little Chicago and Botsford roads

and Tuppers Crossing on the way to Route 7. Junction boxes, about 120 square feet, will be needed along the road about every 2,500 feet to hold line splices.

The VGL companies have already agreed to pay Ferrisburgh’s legal fees and costs of analyzing the construction plans and evaluating the VGL property for tax purposes; they placed $40,000 in an escrow account for those purposes.

Officials in New Haven this spring agreed with the VGL companies on a deal that includes $1.4 million a year for 40 years, plus $4 million toward a new fire station and town garage.

Among the VGL information on the Ferrisburgh town website are an analysis of the potential impact of electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) generated by the project, a memo on the impact of the underwater line on Kingsland Bay moorings and Lake Champlain fish, and a study of the property tax impact of the project in Ferrisburgh.

On EMFs, a study concluded the “calculated total static magnetic field (cable plus ambient geomagnetic) in the vicinity of the VGL cables on land is far below the ICNIRP standard for human exposure to static magnetic fields.”

The Kingsland Bay memo concludes the power line will be buried far enough below the lake bottom so as not to interfere with moorings, nor will the line harm fish.

The tax study examined the VGL property tax projections for the municipal portion of tax bills only. It dealt with two scenarios: • If “Municipal spending … but does not increase because of addition of The Green Line to the grand list,” the VGL would generate an increase in taxes that would range from $129,505 in 2020, when the project is targeted for completion, to $134,944 in 2030.

• If municipal spending does increase, the tax benefit would yo-yo, according to estimates, starting at $144,558 in 2020 on completion, rising to $153,379 in 2032, declining gradually due to depreciation to $102,322 in 2050, and then rising again to $143,278 in 2060.

That revenue would be in addition to compensation agreed upon in the Host Town Agreement.

Heindel said the expert who evaluated the VGL figures concluded the valuation, and thus the taxes, “seems to be supportable in the early years.”

But Heindel said there is some question about how the underground cable would be valued through depreciation, leaving room for a different approach in later years that could boost tax numbers.

“If it has a 40-year life, in year (See Ferrisburgh, Page 3)

Addison Independent, Monday, August 1, 2016 — PAGE 3

Transportation proves difficult for disabled Ferrisburgh

By EMMA COTTON MIDDLEBURY — Anyone without a car in Vermont knows that getting around can be tricky, but one summer resident has felt this pain more than most.

Dana Abant came to Middlebury College from New York City this summer to learn French and has a challenge: Abant is blind, and hasn’t been able to find a suitable method of getting around town.

He says he’s been stuck on campus for most of his seven-week stay at Middlebury, which comes to an end on Aug. 19. Simple errands like getting a haircut, buying food for his guide dog and grabbing a morning coffee are out of his reach.

“I love Vermont and it may be beautiful,” he said, “but it wasn’t a warm reception here for me as a blind person.”

Abant, 68, says he’s used paratransit services — typically government funded public transportation systems that provide door-to-door assistance for disabled people — in places like Chicago, Seattle and Miami.

These services greatly benefit Abant, who needs help when navigating new places. A native New Yorker, he’s used to using the subway and bus systems, but only ones he’s familiar with.

Here, if he uses public transportation, like a bus — an available option in Middlebury — he doesn’t know where to catch it or how to find his destination when he gets off. With unknown traffic patterns, walking in the streets can also be dangerous.

“The problem is I don’t know how the grid is laid out here,” he said.

“Do they turn on red? Do you have to flag the bus down?”

Middlebury’s rural setting comes with limitations in available public transportation. Though Addison

DANA AVANT, A blind student at Middlebury College’s French summer language school, is troubled by the lack of transportation options in Middlebury for people with disabilities. Avant is seen here with his guide dog, Aiden.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

County Transit Resources provides a system similar to paratransit for local residents, Abant hasn’t been able to use it.

The system is made up of individuals who use their personal vehicles and volunteer their time. While some allow dogs in their cars, others

do not, and because of this, it can be a challenge to align the schedules of a passenger schedule and suitable driver. The program is federally funded, and drivers are reimbursed for mileage.

“There are some limits on the program, primarily because of fund-

ing,” said Jim Moulton, executive director of ACTR. “We try to have enough volunteers so that we can meet as many needs as possible, but sometimes the alignment just doesn’t work.”

Moulton said the bus drivers would happily accommodate Abant and help him on and off the bus, just as they would for someone in a wheelchair. The bus does take dogs, but the drivers can’t get off the bus to direct Abant to his destination, a service that he has relied upon elsewhere.

“Our goal is to try to provide the ride in any way we can,” Moulton said, adding that a miscommunication may have caused some of Abant’s difficulty in finding a driver.

Other transportation services, such as Middlebury Transit (a private company), do not offer transportation locally — from college dorms to grocery stores, for example. Most taxi companies are based out of Burlington, increasing the price and decreasing the flexibility of the service.

Although Abant will soon leave, he said he is concerned that other disabled visitors coming to the area will experience the same limitations with mobility. He plans to talk with the Middlebury selectboard, and he’s thinking of filing an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint to improve awareness and flexibility when it comes to transportation for the disabled.

(Continued from Page 2) 39 it has almost no value, and yet there are still zillions of electrons zinging down that cable making lots of profit,” he said.

Another issue raised by the town’s expert is that the VGL’s estimate of a $52,000 expense in Ferrisburgh seems to be about 50 percent of similar costs elsewhere, meaning the tax estimates could be low.

“An underestimation of the construction costs would result in an underestimation of the forecasted future real property tax revenue the Town of Ferrisburgh can expect to receive due to the construction of the VGL project,” the report reads.

Regardless, Heindel said the committee found no cause for concern in any of these reports, and the focus remains on negotiations on the Host Town Agreement.

He said talks have been productive and friendly, but slower in the past three months as VGL has dealt with New Haven, talked with state officials about Kingsland Bay and Route 7 rights, and focused on the PSB application.

Ferrisburgh’s turn could be soon, though.

“I’m watching my email,” Heindel said. “Every time something pops in, I’m wondering if that’s the one.”

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

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial Shap Smith for Lt. Gov. In the three-way Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor on Aug. 9, House Speaker Shap Smith has the legislative experience, leadership skills and vision to be the best candidate to represent Democrats against Republican Randy Brock in the general election.

Smith’s years as Speaker since 2009 have demonstrated a unique ability to marshal forces around big ideas — health care reform, universal child care, education reform, jump-starting the renewable energy sector as a way to fight climate change to name a few — and craft legislation that could be accepted by both the House and Senate and become law. Part of that ability is listening to and understanding the public sentiment throughout the state (and among legislators) and not pushing issues that would inflame partisanship without a good chance of passage. The decision to delay legalizing marijuana this past session is one example. While Smith agrees that marijuana should be legalized, he said the House membership, including many Democrats, were split on the wisdom of such a move when the state was also in the throes of an opiate addiction crisis.

Heeding that conflict, Smith effectively sidelined moves to advance the issue this past session.

Such demonstrations of political restraint and public understanding are rare among politicians, and make Smith that unique political leader who leaves his ego aside and exhibits patience as well as political savvy in his decision-making.

That said, he is a political force with progressive ideas. As lieutenant governor, Smith has a particular focus on working to revitalize Vermont’s downtowns, noting the recent improvements in Barre, Rutland and St. Albans and has encouraged similar efforts to be used in Vermont’s smaller communities. Smith also has said he would place an emphasis on expanding access to improved health care and ending childhood poverty, saying that he was concerned that a large segment of the next generation was falling into poverty.

“I feel like we’re losing a whole generation,” Smith said in an interview with VTDigger. “In a state like ours, and a country like ours, where we believe in equal opportunities, I think we’re falling down and we can do better.”

It is a comment that reflects Smith’s deep-seated passion for equal opportunity.

While he is known more for his dispassionate, lawyerly demeanor and sense of practicality, Smith is driven by a desire to ensure all Vermonters have a fighting chance to succeed, and he is most emboldened when tackling those political issues that stand in the way of that success — childhood poverty, early childhood education, affordable higher education, access to health care and affordable housing. Smith has said he would use the office as a “bully pulpit” to bring attention to such concerns, and we can think of no one who could do so more effectively.

Smith’s two primary opponents — Sen. David Zuckerman and Rep. Kesha Ram — also bring valuable attributes to the race. Zuckerman, in particular, would bring his 18 years of experience in the Statehouse (14 years in the House in the Progressive Party and the past four years in the Senate representing Chittenden County where he sits on the Education Committee and is vicechair of the Agriculture Committee) to the lieutenant governor’s post. One of Zuckerman’s priorities, he said, would be to focus on developing the state’s rural farm economy, particularly its agriculture and forestry products. He is an advocate of legalizing marijuana and considers improving Vermont’s health care system a priority. We still have a “broken system,” he says, emphasizing that a universal health care system is vital to improving the state’s economy. Ram, who will turn 30 a week before the primary, is the youngest person in a statewide race and could have a promising political future. She is articulate, and understands the struggles of families caught in the cycle of poverty often prompted by family divorce and exacerbated by domestic violence. Her legislative experience, however, pales to either Smith’s or Zuckerman’s.

Without a doubt, Smith offers Democrats the best opportunity to beat Republican Randy Brock in the general election, and offers Vermonters the best choice as second in command to the next governor. Smith’s political priorities reflect the practical sensibilities of most Vermonters, his political instincts are measured and spot-on, and his political passions are premised upon fairness and equal opportunity for all. Moreover, in his 14 years in the House, Smith has demonstrated an ability to work well with both sides of the political aisle — an important asset in light of a gubernatorial election that will most likely be a very close race between the Democratic and Republican candidates.

Smith has our enthusiastic vote in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor and, if given the chance, would represent the state well in that post.

Angelo S. Lynn

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Letters to the Editor Phil Scott falls short on climate change, renewables After 18 years of living in the best place of my life, I will be leaving Vermont for California. I do this reluctantly, but my son lives there and my wife and I want to be nearer to him. I won’t even be able to vote here in the upcoming elections, but I still would like to weigh in on the importance of the gubernatorial race. I will express two significant concerns I have about Phil Scott and therefore why I feel Vermont should elect a Democrat.

First there is climate change and renewable energy. We need to keep these issues front and center to help protect and preserve Vermont’s

environment and to continue working toward the goals of Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan. As to Governor Shumlin’s record on these issues, while we can argue about his support of natural gas as a bridge fuel, he has taken some bold stances on climate change that, for one thing, has lead to many thousands of Vermonters employed in a clean energy economy.

Democratic candidates, particularly Sue Minter and Matt Dunne, have specific strategies for moving forward on these issues. Phil Scott has never had much to say about climate change and renewable

energy. To date, these issues are not even addressed on his campaign website, unlike for all the other gubernatorial candidates. Rather, he uses his Thunder Road race car as a prop in his campaign.

This leads to my other concern: Phil Scott’s character. I have headed an organization in Vermont that raises awareness of unnecessary idling — the harm and waste of allowing vehicle engines to run while parked. A recent UVM study of passenger vehicles alone shows that Vermonters, idling on a discretionary basis, emit 36,000 metric tons (See Michaud Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, August 1, 2016 — PAGE 5

Scheu offers balance, dedication

Letters to the Editor Dunne has shown strength on women’s issues Politics in our country largely fails to represent a demographic that comprises half of our population. Women, though by no means a minority in a statistical sense, are a political minority — a minority in power and privilege. The norms and policies of our society have put women at a disadvantage and forced many of us to choose between having a career or starting a family.

Although Vermont is ahead of much of the nation in regard to

women’s equality, the U.S. is behind much of the world. It is time that we start providing paid family leave and quality affordable child care so that working mothers are not faced with impossible choices between family, income and career. No one should have to choose between taking care of their family and economic stability. We are doing a disservice to women and society at large by forcing this choice upon mothers.

The lives of families and children

across our state have been strained and the workforce is missing out on the talents and skills of women.

Women’s issues are not just women’s issues. They are family issues, societal issues and economic issues.

Women’s issues are everyone’s issues. That’s why I’m voting for Matt Dunne for governor in the primary on Aug. 9. I hope you’ll join me.

Hannah Hatch Ferrisburgh

Bray, Ayer worked hard on new energy siting bill Recently, I brought my grandchildren to an event celebrating the signing of the renewable energy siting bill (S.260). They are the reason I work hard on climate change issues, so I wanted them to see the thoughtful work underway on clean energy in Vermont.

In addition to Gov. Peter Shumlin, the event was attended by numerous legislators and was hosted by the Addison County Regional Planning Commission.

The renewable energy siting bill has many valuable provisions, including creation of a framework for comprehensive energy planning that will empower communities like mine to more substantively outline how they will partner with the state to meet our energy needs — for heating, transportation and electricity — as well as our climate pollution reduction goals.

S.260 also: • Creates much-needed incentives to develop solar projects on the already-built environment, such as rooftops, parking lots and landfills; • Substantially increases protections for Vermont’s highest quality agricultural soils; • Establishes a two-pronged process (short- and long-term) for the Public Service Board to establish rules that regulate sound from wind turbines.

Vermonters from a range of

perspectives came together to help craft a balanced renewable energy siting bill that acknowledges we are in the midst of an essential transition to more local, renewable resources — but there are ways we can improve the process for engaging local communities in how and where projects make the most sense. The Legislature passed this bill with overwhelming support.

We shouldn’t fall prey to those trying to make this a divisive political issue, and should instead celebrate the hard work that went into a thoughtful and balanced renewable energy siting bill — especially our own Addison County delegation, Sens. Chris Bray and Claire Ayer — who worked hard to move this bill to enactment.

I have been working on energy issues in my community, and more broadly across Addison County, for many years now. I am deeply concerned about the implications of a warming world, and well aware of the challenges we face as a society trying to reduce our collective reliance on fossil fuels. I also know that many Vermonters understand those challenges too and want to be part of the solution.

How Vermont transitions to a distributed energy grid matters a lot. It’s my hope that we can tone down the rhetoric and look at the big picture.

This year’s renewable energy sit-

Lisman could be a great leader Bruce Lisman’s candidacy in this year’s Republican primary for governor seems, to me, to be a rare chance for us as Vermonters to help ourselves.

I introduced myself to Lisman after hearing him speak at a candidate forum last October. I found his thoughtfulness and engagement to (See Bernstein letter, Page 7)

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ing bill, S.260, will establish a framework for getting to our state energy goals in a way that gives average Vermonters a voice in decisionmaking on the siting of renewable energy projects. That’s a step forward in trying to balance a lot of important goals. It’s also good politics.

As elections near, I hope we will all remember who was working hard to pass the best possible legislation for Vermont, and who was focused on political grandstanding — even if it came at the expense of a thoughtful clean energy future. I know I plan to vote for candidates who are willing to lead in the fight against climate change in a way that brings Vermonters together as a community, so together we can leave a better future for our children and grandchildren.

Fran Putnam Weybridge

We have good candidates for state representative in this election and for governor as well. But one is truly outstanding. I want to recommend Robin Scheu for state representative.

In her position as executive director of The Addison County Economic Development Corporation, Robin has been responsible for helping many, many small businesses get the resources they need to grow and thrive. These business owners and their employees are often our friends and neighbors.

Robin will bring the type of fiscal

understanding and responsibility that makes possible the funding of the many great nonprofits doing work in Addison County. We need that balance, and we need the dedication and integrity Robin brings to her job.

She has been a strong advocate for Middlebury, and is already hard at work to secure grant funding for local businesses during the upcoming rail and bridge project. I hope you will join me in voting for Robin in this important primary.

Donna Donahue Middlebury

Michaud letter (Continued from Page 4) of CO2 annually, which equates to consuming four million gallons of fuel. To mitigate this situation, the legislature enacted legislation that led to Vermont’s prohibited idling of motor vehicles law in 2014. But education remains the key.

For the last five years, funded projects have allowed us to bring an idle-free message to Vermonters, both before fleet operators and in the school community. Our school outreach has included guest-lecturing before thousands of students on the benefits of being idle-free.

One slide in the presentations shown is aimed at students who are performance car enthusiasts (as I myself once was). It features former Thunder Road racer, Eric Williams, endorsing the fact that avoiding unnecessary idling is smart, lessening needless engine wear and fuel

waste. But in seeking someone of greater stature who could have more of an impact on these new drivers, who better than Lieutenant Governor and Thunder Road champion, Phil Scott?

He has talked up his “Open Door Policy” with Vermonters, so I sought an endorsement from him, writing several thoughtful letters (including a certified letter) over three years. But he never responded. I didn’t necessarily expect him to agree. But I had no idea that such a seemingly nice guy like Phil Scott would completely ignore my request. I can only conclude that Phil Scott is not serious on climate change and renewable energy, and that he exhibits discourteousness, neither of which is good for Vermont.

Wayne Michaud Bristol

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Ruth Ann Trask, 86, Northborough, Mass.

NORTHBOROUGH / WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. — Ruth Ann Shonyo Trask of Northborough, Mass., formerly of West Boylston, Mass., a former alumni information editor at Worcester (MA) Polytechnic Institute, passed away on July 26, 2016, in Northborough, Mass. She was born on Feb. 9, 1930, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to the late Lewis Dickinson Shonyo and Marion Fisher Shonyo of Lyndonville, Vt. Her stepmother, Alice Hawkins Shonyo, passed away in 1991.

While a student at Lyndon Institute she was named an honorary member of Joe Kelly’s Quiz Kids following a nationwide essay-writing contest. She graduated from Colby Junior College (now Colby-Sawyer College) where she won a campus correspondent award from the former Mademoiselle Magazine. She was a charter member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Colby Junior. After graduating from Middlebury College, where she belonged to Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, she attended Katharine Gibbs School in Boston. Before joining the staff at WPI, Ruth was a reporter for the Caledonian-Record and the Addison County Independent in Vermont.

She won an honorary short story writing award from Writer’s Digest and poetry awards from Ideals. She formerly sang with the Old South Church Choir in Boston, the Master Singers in Worcester and the First Congregational Church Choir in West Boylston, Mass. In 1951, Ruth enjoyed a trip on the Queen Mary. In 1968, she and her family were rescued by the Canadian Mounties following a train wreck in the Rockies.

They spent many happy vacations in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

Her survivors include her former

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husband William F. Trask; daughter Carrie of West Boylston, Mass.; daughter Laurie (husband James Mann) of Pittsburgh, Pa.; son Jeff (wife Rachel) of Silver Spring, Md.; son Terry (wife Jessica) of Northborough, Mass.; grandchildren Leslie Mann, Luke Trask and Emily Trask; and cousins Sybil Hazen, Nancy Rahm and their families.

The funeral service was held at the First Congregational Church, West Boylston, Mass., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 30. There were no visiting hours. Burial will be at Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndon Center, Vt., at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 1. Donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of West Boylston Organ Fund, 26 Central Street, West Boylston, MA 01583; and JHC Hospice, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Arrangements are in the care of Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA. ◊

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Dean Jackson, 99, Panton PANTON — Dean Dunsmoor Jackson, longtime Panton dairy farmer and an agricultural leader, passed away July 29, 2016, at his Panton ancestral home, RoadsEnd Farm.

Dean was a sixth generation Jackson to farm on the family farm in Panton. He was born in the farmhouse on August 2, 1916, the youngest child of Ara C. and Lora Clark Jackson.

He attended the one-room school in East Panton through the eighth grade, and attended Vergennes High School for two years. Leaving high school, he worked on the family farm with his parents.

In 1940, he married Alberta Sprague and together they helped his parents operate the farm until Ara’s death in 1959. Dean continued to operate the farm where over the years together with his family he bred and developed under the Roads-End prefix one of the outstanding herds of Registered Holstein cattle in the area.

Dean served as president of the Addison County Artificial Breeders Association and the Addison County Dairy Herd Improvement Association.

For twenty-five years, he was a member of the Holstein Sire Committee representing District Seven of the New York Artificial Breeders Cooperative, and its successor Eastern Artificial Insemination Cooperative.

From 1962-1967, he served as

a director on the Addison County Fair and Field Days board of directors. He and his family were instrumental in starting what became the yearly dairy cattle show, which grew to become one of the largest, and one of the best in the Green Mountain State.

Thirty-three years of service were spent on the board of directors of the Co-Operative Insurance Company in Middlebury. Twentynine of those years were served as vice president of the Rural Company Division of Co-Op Insurance.

In the 1950s he was Master of Grand View Grange 316 in Addison.

Dean was a 76-year member of the Addison Community Baptist Church where he served as trustee and moderator.

Fifty-nine years of service were given to his beloved Town of Panton. During these years he served as auditor for twenty years, as lister for forty-four years, and town moderator for eighteen years.

Survivors include his wife of 76 years, Alberta; daughter Bessie A. Sessions of Ferrisburgh; daughter Janice L. Jackson of Vergennes; son Roger D. Jackson of Hinesville, Ga.; son Richard and wife Jeanne of Panton; grandson Stephen R. Jackson and wife Dianne of Ferrisburgh; twin granddaughters Betsey O. and Sarah L. Sessions of South Burlington; Audrey Jackson of Hermon, Maine; greatgrandchildren Andrew, Kristine

DEAN DUNSMOOR JACKSON and Anne Jackson of Ferrisburgh; Madalyn Jackson of Hermon; and niece Helen J. Bigelow and husband Cleon of Middlebury. He is further survived by great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his only sibling Walter in 1965, great-grandson Eric, sonin-law Wendell H. Sessions, and nephews Ara Jackson and George Jackson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the Addison Community Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes.

There will be no visiting hours.

Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the Addison Community Baptist Church in care of Mrs. Janet C. Clark, 3968 Vt. Route 22A Vergennes, VT 05491.◊

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Letters to the Editor

Dunne’s strengths are numerous

Cordes a proven leader on health care, equality issues I am writing this letter to urge Addison-4 residents to vote for Mari Cordes in the Aug. 9 primary. Mari is endorsed and nominated by both the Progressive and Democratic parties. She is a longtime resident of Lincoln and for years she has fought to build a healthy, equitable and sustainable community in Addison-4 and throughout Vermont.

Mari is not a career politician.

She continues to work as a nurse (both at home in Vermont and overseas in disaster-stricken areas), and she has been an advocate for her patients and coworkers throughout her nursing career. In

addition to caring for her patients, she is a mom, grandmother and wife to a creative and loving family. As a nurse, mother, active community member, leader in her workplace and consistent grassroots voice on policies and legislation at the state house, Mari will bring compassion, thoughtfulness, great listening skills, accountability and public policy experience to her role as state representative.

She has been a tireless champion of universal healthcare, the working poor, Vermont’s unions, climate justice, the LGBTQ community and environmental stewardship (she is the treasurer of 350Vermont and the

only Addison-4 candidate endorsed

by Bill McKibben, the VT NEA and VSEA, Dave Zuckerman and Matt Dunne). She is a longtime supporter of Bernie Sanders and was even featured in one of his national presidential campaign ads.

As a working parent, a grassroots activist and a proud member of the vibrant Addison-4 community, I am excited to have such a strong, progressive female candidate to vote for. I hope you join me by voting Mari Cordes for state representative, Addison-4: Lincoln, Bristol, Starksboro and Monkton.

Donna Bailey Bristol

Rail track upgrades a blessing for town of Middlebury Walking out my front door, which is approximately 100 feet from the railroad tracks, on my way to the Independent with another letter concerning the lack of interest from people whose job it is to push for safe conditions in our town, I heard a noise coming from the direction of the railroad. Looking south, not standing on the tracks, I saw some equipment replacing ties and straightening others. Later a friend and I walked the distance of approximately 1/8 of a mile and I saw a 95 percent

improvement in the condition of the wooden ties, with many replaced, and spikes were down in place.

This major repair by the Vermont railroad happened in spite of no effort, to my knowledge, of any official in town or any investigation by the Independent or a reporter walking the tracks, taking pictures or interviewing Vermont railroad officials or me.

My guess is (and it’s only a guess) that the two men from the railroad who spent one hour walking the tracks with me explaining technical

issues to prove the railroad tracks are in compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration didn’t really convince themselves that we have a safe condition. Our meeting was on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday the tracks were repaired using a special machine that rides on the tracks.

It’s nice to know the railroad is responsive. This comes as a great relief to me and, I’m sure, other Vermonters.

Fred Barnes Middlebury

Sheldon, Charbonneau enthusiastically supported In the Democratic primary on Aug. 9 we have the opportunity to return Amy Sheldon to the Vermont House and to add Jill Charbonneau as the other representative from Middlebury.

Two years ago we gave our enthusiastic support to Amy, and now we are writing for Jill with the same enthusiasm.

We first knew Jill as the one delivering our mail. In that job she was both a faithful public servant and a leader in letter carriers’

unions on the state and national level. We know that Jill will work for concerns that we believe are most important for Vermonters now: tax fairness, a health care plan that includes everyone, a sustainable energy policy, a $15/ hour minimum wage, education from pre-kindergarten to college that prepares children and youth for life and work in Vermont.

Jill will listen to everyone with respectful concern and do her best to serve us. We are glad that we

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have two people to commend to our friends and community, and we encourage people in Middlebury to vote for Amy Sheldon and Jill Charbonneau on Aug. 9.

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We write in support of Matt Dunne for governor. In our view, he has exactly the talents and positions needed at this critical moment in Vermont’s history. For years now, he has been thinking hard about the environment, and he’s been front and center with ideas, acknowledging that “climate change will fundamentally harm our economy.” His detailed plans for energy efficiency, and the development of solar and heat pump technology, make him an obvious fit for a state that has been at the forefront of the environmental movement.

Matt has been fighting for universal health care, and he’s got a grand vision for overcoming poverty in

Bernstein letter (Continued from Page 5) be head and shoulders above the others, all of whom spoke well, but the others showed ambition for the job, while Lisman demonstrated a passionate desire to help. This seemed to be the most notable difference to me.

Since then, I have listened to his thoughts about government and its role and abilities and I believe his insightful, but common sense approach will do us well, as a people and as a state.

Lisman, who is characterized negatively by some for his success as a businessman, is also a compassionate, thoughtful, engaged person raised in modest circumstances in Vermont. Lisman is fighting an uphill battle against the establishment candidate, Phil Scott, and I am grateful to him for doing so as I believe he has a chance to be the best leader this state has seen for a number of years.

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successful homegrown former businessman, and the mold of Governor Deane Davis, in that he comes from a business background and is fresh into politics with a fiscally conservative and socially liberal ethos and a sense of caring and of practicality that remind me not only of Davis but also of Richard Snelling in his terms of office.

I am grateful to political parties and the role they play for us but have always been a person who thinks the person and the thought is more important than the party. I am a party switcher, mostly voting for Democrats and sometimes thinking well of Republicans. In this case, though I am quite liberal myself, I feel that Bruce Lisman’s thoughtful conservatism is well founded and won’t strain my principles and I will be voting for him in the Republican primary and I encourage you to do the same.

Robert Bernstein Bristol

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Vermont by making a $200 million investment in affordable housing and raising the minimum wage to $15, among other proposals. Matt’s leadership skills have been honed in the public sector during his time at Americorps and while working in the private sector working for Google, making him a practical visionary, someone who can actually get things done. And he remains a bold progressive, dedicated to social justice and economic equality.

We hope that Vermonters see the real strengths in Matt, and vote for him in the primary in August as well as the election in November.

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MONDAY

Very Merry Theatre’s “Beauty and the Beast” on stage in Bristol.

Monday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m., town green (rain location Holley Hall).

Band concert in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m., City Park. Concerts held every Monday evening through Aug. 22.

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WEDNESDAY

Town band concert in Bristol.

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., town green. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of smalltown entertainment.

Solar energy presentation in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. Join renewable energy consultant Hilton Dier for an introduction to the principles and techniques of using the sun as an energy source. Presented in conjunction with the Vermont Folklife Center exhibit, “Portraits in Action: Pioneers in Renewable Energy, Environmental Conservation, and Land Use Planning,” on display through Aug. 6. Free.

Property journaling workshop in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6:30-8 p.m., Otter View Park. Join naturalist/artist/educator Clare Walker Leslie to explore the art and science of journaling. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. To register, contact Lisa Sausville at 802-877-2777 or lisa@vtcoverts.org.

The Brandon Town Band in concert in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Central Park. (Tentative booking.) Classic band concert music with light classics, show tunes, marches and something for dancing. Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy food from vendors set up in the park. Part of the Brandon Summer Concert Series.

Observatory stargazing open house at Middlebury College. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 9-10:30 p.m., Middlebury College Observatory, McCardell Bicentennial Hall. See planets, stars, star clusters and nebulae through the college’s 24-inch dome and smaller rooftop telescopes. Free. Check for weather after 7 p.m. at 443-2266 or http://go.middlebury.edu/ observatory.

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Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, Aug. 4, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol. Potato and pasta salads, broccoli salad, three bean salad, cold cuts and cream pies. Suggested donation $4. Info: 802-453-5276.

Recital at St. Stephen’s-on-the-Green in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 4, 12:15 p.m., 3 Main St. Ellie Gebarowski-Shafer, soprano; Rev. Kim Hardy, cellist; Jack DesBois, baritone; and George Matthew, Jr., organist, perform Mozart, Mendelssohn, Bach, Franck and Herbert Howells. Bring a lunch. Light refreshments provided. Free.

Movies in the Park After Dark in Bristol.

Thursday, Aug. 4, dusk, town green. “The Avengers.” Part of Bristol Rec’s annual outdoor film series with classics shown on a theatersize screen. Free. Bring a blanket and bug spray. Series runs weekly (except Aug. 11) through Aug. 18.

Opening reception at in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater Gallery, One Mill St. Opening reception for Homer Wells, part of “Art and the Alley,” offering extended hours to 7 p.m., store specials, live music and light refreshments.

Hancock Green Summer Concerts presents Pete Seeger Memorial Concert. Thursday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m., Hancock Town

Green. Bring a chair and a picnic. Homemade desserts will be sold. Free.

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CVAA first Friday meal in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m., Middlebury VFW. Join us for a lunch of BBQ pulled pork, wild rice, Caesar salad with chicken strips, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, Tuscan Caesar dressing and croutons, blueberries and strawberries over shortbread with cream. Certified organic regular and decaf coffee by Vermont Coffee Company.

Suggested donation $4.

Reservations required. Info: 802-865-0360 ext. 1070.

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Household supplies drive in Weybridge.

Friday, Aug. 5, 4-7 p.m., Weybridge Congregational Church. In support of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (VRRP), the Weybridge Congregational Church will be holding a welcome supplies drive for items such as kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies and bedroom supplies. For a complete list of needed items go to: www. weybridgechurch.org.

Summer Carillon Concert Series at Middlebury College. Friday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns. The carillon in the tower of Mead Chapel will be played by George Matthew Jr., carillonneur for Middlebury College and Norwich University.

He will play a program composed entirely by women. Free. Info: http://go.middlebury. edu/carillon.

Deb Flanders, Robert Resnik and Michele Choiniere in concert in Salisbury. Friday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church.

Folk traditions from New England and French Canada. Free-will donations appreciated.

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Screen icon RUDOLPH VALENTINO AND Vilma Banky star in “Son of the Sheik” (1926) to honor the 90th anniversary of the iconic actor’s untimely death. The film—Valentino’s last— will be shown with live music on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Brandon Town Hall and Community Center, Route 7, in Brandon. Free admission; free-will donations encouraged to support ongoing Town Hall renovations.

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BAM!Fest in Bristol.

Saturday, Aug. 6, all day, Bristol Hub. Music, food, skateboarding.

Household supplies drive in Weybridge.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-noon, Weybridge Congregational Church.

In support of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (VRRP), the Weybridge Congregational Church will be holding a welcome supplies drive for items such as kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies and bedroom supplies. For a complete list of needed items go to: www.weybridgechurch.org Green Mountain Club annual Kingsland Bay picnic outing in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Aug. 6, Kingsland Bay State Park. Come for one or all activities: morning hike, paddle outings, picnic at noon and optional afternoon bike ride. Admission to the park is free with Green Mountain Passport or $4 adults, $2 children ages four to 13. Kayak rentals available for $10 per hour or $30 for half day. Contact leaders to confirm participation: paddle leader David Andrews, vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-388-4894; or bike ride leader Jill Vickers, jvickers@gmavt.net or 802-759-3227.

Town wide yard sale in Brandon.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., around Brandon and in Brandon Town Hall. The town hall will offer books, kitchen utensils, furniture, office supplies and more, as well as concessions. Sales of town hall items will benefit the restoration fund.

Summer sale in Hancock. Saturday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hancock Town Hall. Vegetables, baked goods, yard sale items, crafts, artwork, etc. $3 bag sale from 1-2 p.m. Spaces available, contact Marge Ross at 802-767-9157.

“Rabble in Arms” reenactment in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake

Blast from the past BRING YOUR HISTORIC clocks, watches or photographs and learn about them during the “Blast from the Past: Historic Clock and Watches Afternoon” at Chimney Point State Historic Site on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1-4 p.m.

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communitycalendar Champlain Maritime Museum. Join the crew of the replica gunboat Philadelphia II and experience life aboard during the American Revolution. Learn about the crew’s place in the pivotal Battle of Valcour Island of 1776. Continues Sunday.

Fearless drawing workshop in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., KB Café at Kennedy Brothers. All adults welcome. No experience necessary. Information about this week’s lesson: http:// WeeklyArtLesson.com/.

Reading program final party in Shoreham.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 1-3 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. For all kids who complete the library’s summer reading program. Scavenger hunt, games and raffle prizes. Info: www.plattlib. org or 897-2647.

Blueberry festival in Cornwall. Saturday, Aug. 6, 1-4 p.m., Cornwall town center. Enjoy homemade blueberry cobbler with ice cream and blueberry sundaes for $4 apiece. There will also be a raffle of goods and services, music and activities such as face painting and a water balloon toss. Info: ccucc@shoreham.net or 802-462-3111. Free.

Gallery reception in Rochester. Saturday, Aug. 6, 5-7 p.m., BigTown Gallery, Rochester.

Central Vermont painters Celia Reisman and Peter Fried, whose works are on display in a new show, “Painting in the Neighborhood,” will be on hand for the opening reception.

Addison county gospel choir in Ripton.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 7-8 p.m., Ripton Community House. Come enjoy traditional spirituals and contemporary worship songs from the 30-voice choir and gospel band, including favorites such as “I Saw the Light” and “O Happy Day.”

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Addison County Fair and Field Days in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 12, all day, Field Days fairgrounds.

Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Runs Aug. 9-13. Info: www.addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Green Mountain Club hike at Cooley Glen Trail, South Lincoln. Friday, Aug. 12, Forest Road 201. Moderate out-and-back hike (6.5 miles round trip) upstream on an old wood road along the New Haven River. Info: Ruth Penfield, ruthpenfield@gmail.com or 802-388-5407.

Summer Carillon Concert Series at Middlebury College. Friday, Aug. 12, 5 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns. The carillon in the tower of Mead Chapel will be played by George Matthew Jr., carillonneur for Middlebury College and Norwich University. He will play a program of Scandinavian and Irish carillon music. Free. Info: http://go.middlebury. edu/carillon.

Artists’ reception in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 12, 5-7 p.m., Jackson Gallery. An opening reception for Bonnie Baird, whose oil paintings, including “As the Crow Flies” and “Two Lengths Has Everyday,” are on display.

Music from Point CounterPoint in Salisbury.

Friday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. The Camp Point CounterPoint faculty ensemble plays a program of Beethoven, Schubert and Mozart.

Free-will donations appreciated.

Das Serail in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 12, 8:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury College’s German for Singers Program present Das Serail, a medley of popular “Seraglio-operas” from the 18th century featuring music by Gluck, Haydn, Mozart and Weber. Pre-performance talk in English at 7:45 p.m. Info: 802-382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

SUNDAY

“Rabble in Arms” reenactment in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Join the crew of the replica gunboat Philadelphia II and experience life aboard during the American Revolution. Learn about the crew’s place in the pivotal Battle of Valcour Island of 1776.

Opening reception in Brandon. Sunday, Aug. 7, 1-3 p.m., Compass Music and Arts Center, 333 Jones Dr., Brandon. Castleton artist Tom Merwin established the group known as “Artists of the Forty-Seven Main Street Group,” comprised of individuals with various challenges, offering them the use of his studio to paint. The group’s exhibit, “The Effects of Birdsong on Shifting Strata: Paintings and Poems,” will be on display from Aug. 5-27.

“Hike Into Geologic History: Mount Independence Rocks” in Orwell. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2-3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site. Geologist David Gross guides this tour exploring the geology of Mount Independence. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Info: 802-948-2000.

Chamber music in Rochester. Sunday, Aug. 7, 4 p.m., Federated Church of Rochester.

Rochester Chamber Music Society presents Katherine Winterstein, violin; Vanessa Holroyd, flute; and Cynthia Huard, piano; performing J.S. Bach Trio Sonata in G major, Telemann, Martinu Madrigal Sonata and Nin Rota Trio. Info: 802-767-9234.

Free community meal in Vergennes. Sunday, Aug. 7, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 85 South Maple St. Free community meal includes build your own taco with ground beef, shredded chicken, red beans and rice, corn on the cob, tortilla chips and salsa; key lime pie squares and mini churros with ice cream for dessert. Free.

Addison County gospel choir in Shoreham.

Sunday, Aug. 7, 7-8 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church. Come enjoy traditional spirituals and contemporary worship songs from the 30-voice choir and gospel band, including favorites such as “I Saw the Light” and “O Happy Day.”

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LIVEMUSIC

Musical exoticism THE GERMAN SCHOOL at Middlebury College presents “Das Serail”, a medley of popular “Seraglio-operas” from the 18th century featuring music by Gluck, Haydn, Mozart and Weber on Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13, at 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall Theater.

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Band concert in Vergennes.

Monday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m., City Park.

Concerts held every Monday evening through Aug. 22.

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TUESDAY

Addison County Fair and Field Days in New Haven. Tuesday, Aug. 9, all day, Field Days fairgrounds.

Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Runs Aug. 9-13. Info: www.addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Addison County gospel choir at Addison County Field Days. Sunday, Aug. 9, 7-8 p.m., Field Days show tent. Come enjoy traditional spirituals and contemporary worship songs from the 30-voice choir and gospel band, including favorites such as “I Saw the Light” and “O Happy Day.”

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WEDNESDAY

Addison County Fair and Field Days in New Haven. Wednesday, Aug. 10, all day, Field Days fairgrounds.

Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Runs Aug. 9-13. Info: www.addisoncountyfielddays.com.

UVM Morgan Horse Farm open house in Weybridge. Wednesday, Aug. 10, all day, UVM Morgan Horse Farm, Horse Farm Road.

Watch horse-training demonstrations and meet the farm’s breeding stallions as well as groups of their offspring. Mares and foals entertain the crowd during the lunch break. Free, but

donations appreciated. Lawn chairs and picnic lunches encouraged.

Middlebury College Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference in Ripton. Wednesday, Aug. 10-Saturday, Aug. 20, times TBA, Bread Loaf Campus. This annual writers’ conference offers daily lectures and readings that are open to the public. Visit http://www.middlebury.edu/breadloaf-conferences for specific dates and times.

Town band concert in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., town green. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of small-town entertainment.

Bob Stannard and Those Dangerous Bluesmen in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., Central Park. Some of the hottest blues Vermont has to offer. Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy food from vendors set up in the park.

Part of the Brandon Summer Concert Series.

Recognizing Vermont’s built treasures in Salisbury. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 7-8 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. Retired Middlebury professor Glenn Andres explores the resources and qualities that make Vermont’s historic environment significant.

Sponsored by the Salisbury Historical Society.

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Addison County Fair and Field Days in New Haven. Thursday, Aug. 11, all day, Field Days fairgrounds.

Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Runs Aug. 9-13. Info: www.addisoncountyfielddays.com.

Lap-sit story time in Shoreham. Thursday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m., Platt Memorial Library. Stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays for ages 0-3 in a low-stress environment before the library opens. Info: www.plattlib.org or 897-2647.

The West Road Rockers in Middlebury.

Thursday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., 51 Main.

Francesca Blanchard in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., Tourterelle.

The Resurrectionists with Crazyhearse in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 5, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Cooie Defransesca in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., 51 Main.

Avant-Garde Dogs in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m., 51 Main.

Dave Richardson in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., 51 Main.

They Might Be Gypsies. Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Jeff Salisbury Band in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Blues Jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m., 51 Main.

Jinxbox and Jaela in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Marquis Theater.

Abraxas in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 19, 8:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Jinxbox and Jaela in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

4 To The Bar in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

American Zookeepers in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 8:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Cooper & LaVoie in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m., 51 Main.

Keating 5 in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Ken Silverman Trio in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Comanchero in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m., 51 Main.

John Funkhouser Quartet in Brandon.

Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

The Grift in New Haven. Friday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m., Tourterelle.

Dwight & Nicole in New Haven. Friday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., Tourterelle.

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O N G O IN G E V E NT S in the Thursday edition of the

Addison Independent and on the Web at www.addisonindependent.com

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Vermont folk artists to perform in Salisbury Dining & Entertainment

The West Road Rockers Thursday, August 4| 7-9 pm Don’t let their young ages fool you. These teens know how to rock! Their song list includes CCR, The Steve Miller Band, Bob Dylan, etc.

German School talent show Friday, August 5 | 8:30 pm Private Event

Cooie Defransesca Saturday, August 6| 7-9 pm Cooie DeFrancesco brings lyrics to life, whether singing traditional tunes or popular songs. Her clear and vibrant vocal styling evokes a dollop of blues, hints of jazz, folk and some old time rock’n’roll.

Russian School Dance party Saturday, August 6|10pm Private Event

Beer pairing dinner with Two Roads Brewery Monday, August 8| 6-8 pm Four courses $40.00 Only a few spots left. Get your tickets today. http://www.middlebury.edu/ arts/boxoffice Vegetarian options are available!

Artist of the month: Mike Kieran Mike Kieran is a former Special Educator, who after 30 years of teaching locally here in Addison County, went with his wife, Barbara Kieran, on a 14 year journey of international teaching at great schools in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Indonesia, and finally ending in Mumbai, India in 2012. He has used Cannon cameras for all his photography– not expensive ones, but ones with a good view finder, and a strong zoom! Mike loves meeting and taking pictures of people, so landscapes and scenery are not as present in his collections. Stop in to see these beautiful photos of Indonesia.

On Friday at 7:30 p.m., the Salis- evenings until Aug. 12 at the historic, bury Congregational Church will be but handicap accessible, 1838 Salisthe venue for a team of Vermont’s bury Congregational Church in Salisleading folk artists — Deb Flanders, bury Village.

Robert Resnik and Michele Choiniere Although there is no admission — joined by nine-yearcharge, a free-will donaold Isabella Rottler. tion in support of the seFlanders, a member ries will be appreciated. of Burlington’s Mixed Any receipts in excess of Company, the Burlington the expenses for the series Choral Society and Bella will be applied to the conVoce Women’s Chorus, tinued restoration of Salisis dedicated to performbury’s landmark steeple.

by Greg Pahl ART IN BRANDON ing and recording many of the regional folk songs Well-known Castleton collected by her great artist Tom Merwin estabaunt, Helen Hartness Flanders, and lished the “Artists of the Forty-Seven has produced and hosted summer folk Main Street Group,” comprised of inconcerts since 1999 at the Old West dividuals with various challenges, ofChurch in Calais. fering them the use of his own studio Resnik is host of VPR’s weekly to paint in an environment described folk and world music program “All by Vincent Van Gogh as a “univerthe Traditions.” He has been a part of sal and healing communion of art.” the acoustic music scene in Vermont The group will present their thoughtsince the 1970s, playing string, wind provoking paintings and poems at and reed instruments, with a partiality the Compass Music and Arts Center for accordion and hurdy gurdy. in Brandon beginning this Friday. An Choiniere is an opening reception will award-winning be held on Sunday Smithsonian folkfrom 1-3 p.m. The free ways recording artexhibit runs through ist and a recognized Aug. 27. master artist under Merwin is passionVermont’s American ate about supporting Masterpieces propeople with mental gram. Her compelhealth issues. He recling Franco-American ognizes the therapeuvocal music has been tic as well as creative heard in folk festivals power of art as an from Maine and Queexpressive tool, and bec, through the Great knows that the creative Lakes to Montana. arts can open ourselves Representing a futo inner depths of exture generation of Flutist Vanessa Holroyd pression and imagery. folk artists will be performs chamber music The finished work Choiniere’s daughter, can then often act as a in Rochester Isabella Rottler, who strong communication has been exposed to traditional Fran- tool for the rest of the world. co-American music from birth and The exhibit, which is titled “The is currently studying fiddle and Irish Effects of Birdsong on Shifting Strastep dancing. ta,” combines visual arts with poetry This will be the fourth event in and showcases the outcomes of this Salisbury’s 37th Summer Perfor- distinctive collaboration between mance Series that will run on Friday Merwin and the Forty-Seven Main

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(See Arts Beat, Page 11) The Compass Music and Arts Center is located in Park Village at 333 Jones Drive in Brandon (located 1.5 miles north of downtown Brandon off of Arnold District Road).

EXHIBIT AT EDGEWATER Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls announces its August Solo Exhibition Artist: Homer Wells, and an exhibit of his work, “Reflections on Refractions.”

Originally a sign maker by trade, Wells has taken his skills in metalwork to Vermont folk artists Deb Flanders, Isabelle create art that is not only Rottler and Michele Choiniere technically unique but at Salisbury Congregational Church aesthetically captivat-

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In addition to Wells’ new works, Edgewater will also be displaying a small selection of photographs taken by his wife, Mary Brevda. Wells credits his wife and her photography in influencing him to always explore new avenues in his own artwork.

Edgewater Gallery will host an opening reception for Homer Wells on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. The opening will be part of “Art and the Alley� in conjunction with some neighboring businesses — offering extended hours to 7 p.m., store specials, live music and light refreshments — during this family friendly event.

Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls is located at One Mill Street in Middlebury. For information, call 802-458-0098, email info@edgewatergallery-vt.com or visit www.edgewatergallery-vt.com.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be three live musical performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern at 86 Main Street in Middlebury.

Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for The Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else, alternately hosted by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley. Come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge. For information, call 802-388-0002.

Then, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Two Brothers presents The Resurrectionists with special guests Crazyhearse.

Founded in 2006, The Resurrectionists celebrate the dark depths of American roots music with a feelgood, righteous rock fervor.

They will be splitting the night with local rock heroes Crazyhearse, who blend Americana, punk and Transyl-

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MUSIC IN ROCHESTER The Rochester Chamber Music Society in association with the Vermont Festival of The Arts will close the RCMS summer series with returning guest artists and Boston musicians Vanessa Holroyd and Katherine Winterstein. They will be accompanied

by Cynthia Huard on piano Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Federated Church in Rochester. The Sunday program will include Telemann, Bach Trio Sonata in G major, a Nino Rota Trio and MartinĹŻ.

The summer series under the direction of artistic director Cynthia Huard has continued to garner audiences from around the state in performances of classical standards as well as new chamber works from celebrated young composers.

Admission is by donation. The Rochester Federated Church is located at 15 North Main Street in Rochester. For information, call 802-7679234 or visit www.rcmsvt.org.

CARILLON SERIES The Middlebury College Summer Carillon Series continues its 31st year of concerts with a 5 p.m. performance on Friday in Mead Chapel by George Matthew Jr., Carillonneur for both Middlebury College and Norwich University. He will be playing a program of music entirely composed by women. Enjoy the sounds of the carillon bells from inside the chapel or, weather permitting, on the surrounding lawns. The free series continues every Friday through August with a different performer.

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Guided hikes offered at Mt. Independence Aug. 7 ORWELL — Mount Independence rocks! Come to the state historic site in Orwell, Vt., on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 2-3:30 p.m. for a “Hike into Geologic History.� Geologist David Gross will guide this tour to explore the geology of Mount Independence, one of the largest American defenses constructed for the Revolutionary War. What made the Mount “strong ground� for the Americans to build here in 1776 and 1777?

This is one of many programs this year to celebrate the 240th anniversary, as well as the 50th anniversary of the trail system.

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shoes or boots and bring water. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under age 15, and includes access to the museum and all the trails. Call 802-948-2000 for more information.

The Mount Independence State Historic Site is one of the country’s best preserved Revolutionary War archeological sites. It is located at 497 Mount Independence Road, six miles west of the intersections of Vt. Routes 22A and 73 near Orwell village. Carefully follow the signs.

Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 10.

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Jacob Dombek, of North Ferrisburgh, a student athlete majoring in exploratory at Ithaca College, was named to the Empire 8 athletic conference president’s list for the spring 2016 semester.

The following local students were named to the honor roll at Phillips Exeter Academy for the spring 2016 term: Perry L. DeLorenzo, grade 12, of Middlebury; James D. Conley-Lincoln, grade 12, of Middlebury.

Whitney Furnholm of New Haven graduated magna cum laude from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa., on June 10, 2016, with a bachelor of science degree in graphic design. Whitney graduated from Mount Abraham High School in 2012 and is the daughter of Kim Farnham and Eric Furnholm of New Haven.

Melanie B. Rotax of Lincoln was named to the dean’s list at Clark University for the spring 2016 semester.

William Bisson of Middlebury was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Becker College in Worcester, Mass.

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Fishing fun ELEVEN PROSPECTIVE ANGLERS turned out to learn about angling, casting, knot tying, fly tying, bug identification and lure making at the Youth Fishing Night at Eagle Park on the New Haven River in Bristol on Tuesday, July 12. The event was hosted by The New Haven Anglers Association, Bristol Recreation Department and The Lets Go Fishing Program.

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Eight child care programs receive funds from VCLF

DNC (Continued from Page 1) “Is that the microphone Bernie spoke into?” They asked Lanpher.

“Can I touch it?”

It was an emotional moment not only for Sanders and his supporters, but for Vermont delegates the entire week proved to be emotion-filled as they realized the impact of Vermont and of Sanders’ message on Americans far and wide.

At the DNC, the delegates’ roles are fourfold: to vote on the platform, rules, nominees and, finally, to be ambassadors for their home states.

For Vermont delegates Lanpher and Matthew Birong from Vergennes, attending the DNC was a once in a lifetime experience.

“People call it ‘The Hillary Clinton Convention,’ but it will always be ‘The Bernie Sanders Convention’ in my mind,” Birong said. “To be one of the 22 Vermonters that got to place the vote for him is an honor I’ll cherish my entire lifetime.”

Birong also noted the passion and precision of the DNC’s various speakers in addressing pressing issues both to the party and to the nation. He praised, in particular, speeches by First Lady Michelle Obama and Rep. Gabby Giffords; Giffords is the Arizona Congresswoman who was shot a few years ago while meeting constituents.

“It was a very emotional situation to see (Giffords) come out and take the stage in front of a national audience,” said Birong. “She and her husband (an astronaut) are the American couple extraordinaire.”

He praised both Giffords’ passion and dedication to the party as well as her willingness to address specific party issues, such as the future direction of the party and the need for sensible legislation.

For Lanpher, a state representative, her role as Vermont ambassador characterized her experience at the convention.

“There have been incidents at the convention where I felt and internalized the power of Vermont,” Lanpher told the Independent. “Sen. Sanders has spoken to the hearts and minds of Americans across the nation, and as Vermonters, we get to hear this message all the time.”

As Vermonters, Lanpher said, she and her fellow delegates got to embody Sanders’ message for the rest of the nation.

Lanpher began to realize the force of her role as a Vermont ambassador on the first day of the convention when Sanders addressed his supports in a crowded ballroom. The emotion-filled meeting saw some Sanders delegates boo their man when he urged them to back Clinton.

While waiting with the rest of Bernie’s delegates for the ballroom to be cleared at the close of the meeting, Lanpher was among the part of the crowd immediately outside the door to the ballroom.

“It was a logistical nightmare,” Lanpher said. “They had to move more than 2,000 people out of the ballroom first, and I got stuck in the doorway to the ballroom in a mob of people.”

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DIANE LANPHER STANDS in the center of the Vermont delegation at the Democratic National Convention last week as Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for the nomination of Hillary Clinton for president.

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unteers were shouting for the crowd to move backwards, but that made no sense to Lanpher, who had at least 3,000 people behind her. Taking charge, she told the volunteer that this plan would not work — and those around her listened. The logjam abated.

“People were happy with my forcefulness,” Lanpher said.

In the wake of the exchange, the people around Lanpher started asking her which state she was from.

“I said ‘Vermont,’ and I got the full effect of all the joy coming from the senator’s home state. The crowd erupted into cheers,” Lanpher said. “It was very touching. It touched me and I felt it — their spontaneous reaction to Vermont, what that meant to them, the joy that lit up in their faces. What did Bernie start in the nation?

“A man even asked to touch me so that he could share with his wife that he had touched a Vermonter,” Lanpher said with a laugh.

Lanpher credited Sanders for initiating the hard conversations that the nation has neglected to discuss. As part of the Vermont delegation, she said, they embodied Sanders’ messages and were part of this force. The delegation was recognized by the rest of the delegates at the convention as such and treated with the utmost respect, according to Lanpher.

“We’re rebel rousers, but we also bring grace and dignity of how to behave in that conversation,” Lanpher said. “We initiated the conversation and we won’t let things rest because they’re not done yet. If we’re not at a place where everyone is OK, then the nation is not OK.”

MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) has announced the 2016 Building Bright Spaces for Bright Futures Fund (BBSFBFF) grants, with a total of $57,600 awarded to eight Vermont child care programs. The 2016 grantees are: • Children’s Early Learning Space, Waterbury • Kiddie Garden, Swanton • Little Dipper’s Doodle Children’s Center, St. Johnsbury • Little Lambs of Orchard Valley Waldorf School, East Montpelier • Mountain Village School, Stowe • Orwell Village School of Mary Johnson Child Care Center, Middlebury • Suzy’s Little Peanuts Dayschool, Ascutney • Winston Prouty Center for Child Development, Brattleboro Funded by legislative appropriations, contributions and revenue from a special-issue license plate, BBSFBFF grants are allocated for starting, relocating, expanding or improving a Vermont child care program’s physical facility and/or accessibility.

Grantees must be participants in the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS), Vermont’s quality recognition system for child care, preschool and after school programs.

“The Loan Fund is proud to administer these important grants,” said VCLF Executive Director Will Belongia. “The Building Bright Spaces for Bright Futures Fund is having a tremendous impact, increasing the quality and availability of early care education programs throughout Vermont,” he said.

VCLF’s Director of Child Care Pro-

grams Hope Campbell agreed. “Studies show that high-quality child care has a tremendous impact on a child’s ability to succeed in all areas of life,” she said. “With these grants, Building Bright Spaces is helping provide that advantage to more and more Vermont children,” she added.

BBSFBFF was created in 2002 by the Vermont legislature to increase the quantity and quality of child care and early education programs in Vermont. Since its inception, the fund has awarded $1.275 million in 118 grants to 107 child care programs, benefiting over 3,200 Vermont children and their families.

Since 1987, VCLF has loaned over $90 million to local businesses, affordable housing developers and community-based organizations that has created or preserved 5,200 jobs; built or rehabilitated 4,000 affordable homes; created or preserved quality care for over 3,700 children and their families; and supported community organizations providing vital services to hundreds of thousands of Vermonters.

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By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — Bristol resident Devin Wendel’s job description didn’t change this summer, but his work commute went from 44 miles, at least by way of the Appalachian Gap, to two-tenths of a mile along West Street.

For the past year, Wendel has been the fulltime interim athletic director at East Montpelier’s U-32 High School. This spring he was hired to take over the same position at his alma mater, Mount Abraham Union High School — just around the corner from his family of five’s Munsill Avenue home.

At 27, he is one of Vermont’s younger high school athletic directors, and he replaces two of the state’s most respected and veteran athletic directors, longtime Mount Abe co-ADs Jeff and Mary Stetson.

Wendel, first and foremost, is excited to find his dream job in his backyard, especially given he and his wife Jen have three children. He never left Bristol while working first at Montpelier High School and then at U-32 over the “This past several years. athletic “I love this school, coming up through the director position, you athletic programs here and just the school syshave to be tem itself,” Wendel said. a jack of all “And I’m just a born and raised Bristolite. trades, but love living in town. I you have to Ilove the community. So be master of driving an hour and 15 all of them, minutes every day to work one way, I knew too.” at some point that was — Devin Wendel going to not work any more, especially now that I’ve started a family. And, yeah, when this opened up it just made perfect sense.”

And with four years of experience as either an AD, an assistant AD or a co-AD at U-32 and Montpelier, Wendel — also a certified athletic trainer with a 2011 degree from Endicott College in Massachusetts — fully believes he is ready to take over a major administrative role at his hometown school just nine years after it awarded him a diploma.

“I definitely have a lot of people saying you’re young for what you do,” Wendel said.

“You need to have a few things. You need to have confidence. You need to know the sports.

You need to be able to communicate with your coaches. Which are all things that I am very comfortable doing.”

CAREER MOVES Wendel, who holds the rare distinction of belonging to state championship teams in three different sports (football, basketball and baseball), took his first administrative job at Montpelier High School in the fall of 2011. There, he shared an AD and athletic trainer position with another certified trainer, but found he was doing more of and enjoying the AD work.

But the position wasn’t a good fit, he said: “Budgets, programs, everything seemed to be

DEVIN WENDEL IS the new athletic director at Mount Abraham Union High School. Wendel graduated from the Bristol school in 2007.

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on this downward slope.” gotten the Bristol AD post Wendel spent most of the — that ended up with him next school year as Mount in a Mount Abe position Abe’s athletic trainer, while he had eyed for a couple also working at Long Trail years.

Physical Therapy in Ver“I knew it was coming, gennes, but not before and I had talked to Jeff spending three months as a and Mary about it a little long-term sub at U-32 as an bit,” he said. “They said a athletic trainer and assistant few more years, we’re not AD. sure.”

Then in the fall of 2013, And it is a position that U-32 had a permanent Wendel was motivated to opening for an assistant prepare for and expects AD and athletic trainer, to be just as enjoyable — and Wendel won the job. even more so without the In 2015, longtime U-32 long commute.

AD Amy Molina moved to “I also knew that driving a new post at that school, two-and-a-half hours every and Wendel got the interim day was not sustainable for promotion to fulltime AD. a family, so that’s when I This spring, he was offered really started to make sure the U-32 job on a permaI was keeping up to date on nent basis, and he would all my continuing ed and DEVIN WENDEL have been happy to accept making sure I was getting if Mount Abe had not ofinvolved in all the athletic fered him the same position. director’s stuff as possible. And then the (full“It was great,” he said. “I’d still be over there time AD) position opened at U-32,” Wendel right now if this job didn’t come around.” said. “And I got it, and everything else is hisBut now Wendel can look back at the past tory. It just seemed to all just fall into place.” four years as both preparation and a fortunate JOB DESCRIPTION series of events — without the U-32 promoADs handle event and facility scheduling; tion, he said, for example, he might not have event management; hiring, supporting and

managing coaches; working with referee associations; budgeting and accounting; making sure athletic trainers are at events (Wendel might have to pinch-hit for awhile, as the firm that provided trainers last year is not available); fundraising; committee work; student discipline; and hundreds of other details.

“This athletic director position, you have to be a jack of all trades, but you have to be master of all of them, too,” Wendel said. “There are a million different pieces happening all at once, and you have to be on top of all of them.”

U-32 had an assistant AD. Mount Abe does not, but Wendel is not too concerned about that, or about following in the footsteps of the Stetsons after their 25 years of service.

“It’s going to be a challenge, but it’s going to be fun. I have a lot of respect for Jeff and Mary,” Wendel said. “I’m just glad that they’re still going to be coaching here. If I need to pick their brain or figure out what their login and password was for this obscure system, I know where they live. I know their phone number. That’s going to be handy. And I’m not here to reinvent the wheel. I’m going to take a program that I loved playing for and just try to build on it and make it better.”

The Stetsons are his neighbors and were one of the first people Wendel told that he had been hired — and that his former baseball coach and supervisors now technically worked for him.

(See Wendel, Page 17)

Addison Independent, Monday, August 1, 2016 — PAGE 17

Local cliffs to reopen after nesting closure VERMONT — On Aug. 1, Vermont Fish and Wildlife will reopen the cliffs that were closed to hiking and access earlier this spring to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Several of the closed cliffs are in Addison County.

“The young peregrines have fledged, and nesting data suggest Vermont falcons had a good year. A final report will be issued later this year,” said Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s migratory bird biologist John Buck.

“The falcon’s nesting success is due to the combination of good weather and the cooperation from hikers and rock climbers who observe a respectful distance from nesting falcons during this critical period. Peregrine nesting success would not be possible without the more than 40 volunteers who monitor the nest sites statewide from March to the end of July.”

According to Audubon biologist Margaret Fowle, who coordinates the monitoring effort on behalf of the Fish

and Wildlife Department, biologists and volunteers monitored 49 peregrine pairs that occupied Vermont cliffs in early spring and summer. Two new nesting sites were discovered this year but two pairs of falcons did not return to their nest sites in 2016.

“We greatly appreciate the time and effort volunteers put into monitoring the population this year, and we thank landowners and recreationists for their cooperation in protecting nesting peregrines from human disturbance,”

said Fowle.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife and Audubon Vermont partner to monitor and protect peregrine nesting sites in Vermont. Peregrine falcons were removed from the state’s Threatened and Endangered Species List in 2005.

Ongoing cooperation from recreationists and continued monitoring efforts

by Vermont Fish and Wildlife and Audubon Vermont will help ensure the peregrine’s remarkable recovery in future years.

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Wendel (Continued from Page 16) there will be some things that I’ll “Jeff comes down the stairs and want to change, but it will be slow says, ‘How’s it going, Boss?’ and and steady for right now.” gives me a big handshake,” Wendel Now that he both lives and works said. “Jeff and Mary are my colleagues in Bristol, Wendel said he looks and my friends, and now forward to seeing his my coaches. So my role is “I think children play sports and to support them and give being able to recruit his them everything they need people are parents and other comto be fun and successful expecting munity members he for the kids within budget- change, and I knows to help the Mount ary constraints.” think change Abe program keep runWendel noted Mount is going to ning smoothly.

Abe also has a new prinHe said he is increascome, but cipal, while the Addison ingly beginning to apNortheast Supervisory it’s going to preciate he might have Union has a new super- be a slow landed the ideal job. intendent. Although he process.”

“It’s starting to happen. said he will be looking — Devin Wendel Once I get a few more of for ways to make good my pictures and decorathings better, the Eagle athletic pro- tions up it’s really going to happen gram has worked well. a bit more,” Wendel said. “But when “I think people are expecting I came in and got my keys for the change, and I think change is going first time and sat down and got my to come, but it’s going to be a slow computer screen up on the desk and process,” he said. “There are a lot of started opening up budget files and good things that happen in this com- schedules, I was like, all right, let it munity, and there are a lot of things begin, hopefully this is the start of a I want to keep the same. I’m sure long career to come.”

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Parents (Continued from Page 1) thirsty to hear,” Kelly said. “The real I looked up to, throw her life away possibility of this play is that it be(spoons, lighters and needles mak- comes a catalyst for our community ing her too high to care).” to reflect on scenes that are often not But the young woman who wrote discussed, or shoved under the rug.” that passage notes that she is also Under normal circumstances, the from her daughter, “from her small memoirs class would simply profingers wrapped around mine, her duce some nice writing samples that eyes so big and blue.” the clients could take with them as And that’s what keeps this client keepsakes, to serve as reminders of the Addison County Parent/Child who they are and where they came Center (PCC) moving from. forward to a better life. “The student/ But this year was She is among a handdifferent, according to ful of PCC clients who directors from Bloomer. recently wrote their PCC are so “From that class personal life stories savvy, they came some amazing during a “memoirs” instinctively get stories that made us class offered this past how to make think, ‘Wow, we can winter/spring at the do more with this,’” a dramatic center in Middlebury.

Bloomer said.

Those memoirs have choice. The So PCC officials now been pooled to- material they reached out to folks at SADIE PELKEY, LEFT, Helen Hill and Elizabeth Morse, along with two other Addison County Parent/Child gether in a single script have created the Town Hall Theater called “Hole Life” that is authentic, to talk about an artistic Center clients, have collaborated with the Town Hall Theater to turn their memoirs written in an ACPCC class into a play that will be performed at THT on Tuesday, Aug. 2. will be performed this moving and collaboration. The two Independent photo/Trent Campbell Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 1 organizations have a funny.” p.m. at the Town Hall nice history of co-pro- created is authentic, moving and ing her story play out on stage, and argumentative and to cleanse her — Lindsay Pontius, ducing fundraisers and funny. It is deeply human and needs hold on to a copy of the script for speech of four-letter words.

Theater. Four profesTown Hall Theater other activities. Lind- to be heard by our whole commu- her daughter to read when she gets sional actors will bring Pelkey on Thursday was looking the women’s words to forward to finally seeing the play. say Pontius, the THT’s nity. I love this partnership and am older. life, under the direction of the au- education director, joined PCC or- excited to see where it will take us.”

“It is important for my daughter “I can’t wait to see it come tothors themselves.

Hill acknowledged being a little to know how I grew up, how it af- gether,” she said. ganizers in developing the “Hole “This is such an empowering, Life” performance. The young au- nervous about sharing her history fected me, and how it can be difAnd when it does, the audience fascinating group of women,” Par- thors also served stints with an audience of ferent for her,” Morse will see some souls ent/Child Center Co-Director Sue in the director’s chair, largely strangers. said. laid bare.

Bloomer said of the authors of “Hole advising the actors on “The real “Random people Hill would just as “It’s a funny “I am from the achLife.” will know what I went soon take a pass on thing, a serious ing anxiety of separadialogue, inflection possibility of “It’s a funny thing, a serious thing, and other subtleties in this play is that through,” she said. sharing “Hole Life” thing, and a true tion, from depression and a true reflection of life,” she imparting their very But while her life’s with her child. reflection of life.” and pain, from anger it becomes a added. road has had many “I try to keep my personal stories.

— Sue Bloomer and rage because no The “Hole Life” authors include bumps, Hill believes daughter away from one ever sees … I am “Over the five years catalyst for our Sadie Pelkey, Helen Hill, Eliza- I have been with THT, community to her experience will everything that has from being raised by a beth Morse, Keisha Thomson and I have become in- reflect on scenes leave spectators with a happened to me,” she said. pervert called grandpa and his wife, Darian Jerome. All receive ser- creasingly passionate that are often positive message.

Pelkey does not have a child at the angel who didn’t, and couldn’t vices through the PCC, including about outreach to the not discussed, “No matter how this point, but vowed to read her know… ” reads another portion of various classes to improve their community that for hard life gets, there’s story to a future son and/or daugh- the “Hole Life” script. writing. Deirdre Kelly, the center’s various reasons can- or shoved under an upside to every- ter. It’s a story in which she comes “I am from growing up too eareducation director, has been instru- not take advantage of the rug.” thing,” she said. to terms with some bad habits. ly.”

— Deirdre Kelly mental in that programming. And what THT offers as a Morse had always “My piece is about how I always Tuesday’s performance at the she is proud of her students for the venue,” Pontius said. wanted to do some need to have the last word,” she THT is free and open to the public. work they have produced for the “The student/directors from PCC directing, and said, “it was really said with a smile. “And I grew up Organizers said “Hole Life” will stage. are so savvy, they instinctively get cool how everyone’s pieces came (in a home) with a lot of swear- run for around a half-hour.

“The ‘Hole Life’ play gives back how to make a dramatic choice,” together.” ing.”

Reporter John Flowers is at to our community what we’re all she added. “The material they have She will keep the memory of seeShe’s working to become less johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Public asked to help clean-up waterways MONTPELIER — When Ver- coordinating the statewide River monters think of September, they Cleanup Month effort, says: “Seppicture the last days spent swim- tember is a great time to clean our ming in our lakes and rivers, or the rivers — water levels are usually not first cool nights that signal the start too high and the water temperature of fall. However, for many Vermont- is still mild.” ers, September also sigThis September’s nifies the perfect time river cleanups are alof year to put on some “September is ready being planned work gloves and join a great time to by local groups across friends and neighbors clean our rivers the state. In 2015, Verin hauling tires, refrigmont River Cleanup erators and shopping — water levels Month participants carts from our rivers are usually hauled 16,000 pounds and streams. Septem- not too high of trash from rivers ber is Vermont’s River shorelines at 30 and the water and Cleanup Month and cleanup events. Mary Watersheds United Ver- temperature is Russ, director of the mont (WUV) invites still mild.”

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This animal and four species of echidnas are the only fur-bearing warm-blooded mammals that lay eggs. All are indigenous to Australia and New Guinea.

Monotremes are the only mammals, apart from the Guiana dolphin of South America, that are known to have a sense of electroreception: They locate their prey in part by detecting electric fields generated by muscular contractions.

The platypus’s electroreception is the most sensitive of any monotreme.

With this unusual sense, the platypus feeds by neither sight nor smell, closing its eyes, ears and nose each time it dives. When it digs in the bottom of streams with its bill, its electroreceptors detect tiny electric currents generated by muscular contractions of its prey, enabling it to distinguish between animate and inanimate objects.

The platypus is a carnivore: It feeds on annelid worms, insect larvae, freshwater shrimp and crayfish that it digs out of the riverbed with its snout or catches while

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The platypus is one of the few venomous mammals, with a spur on its hind foot capable of delivering excruciating pain. Once hunted for its fur, the platypus is now protected throughout its eastern Australian range.

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WE HAVE OUR FIRST BROCCOLI ENTRY OF THE 2016 GARDEN GAME! We had another Game returnee this past week with our first broccoli entry of the summer!

Kelley Mills stopped by to show us a broccoli she grew in her garden in Pittsford. The impressive head of broccoli was 12 inches across.

It is already bigger than the winner from last year! Sounds like it will be tough to beat.

Town representatives, according (Continued from Page 1) the complexity of the project, to Gish, pressed VTrans to show lengthy negotiations of right-of- that it is “all in� on the project with way easements, and concerns over an “aggressive, all-hands-on-deck a related storm water containment schedule and a clear demonstration that this project is an urgent priority plan for the adjacent Otter Creek.

A group of Middlebury for VTrans. “Middlebury selectboard officials met on Thursday with Transportation Secretary Chris Cole Chairman Brian Carpenter and to express their frustration about yet Local Project Management Team another delay to a project that was Chairman Dean George expressed originally expected to launch in the town’s deep frustration with the 2014. The work will largely involve unexpected delay and with the lack replacing the rapidly deteriorating of progress shown by engineering Main Street and Merchants Row firm VHB after a considerable investment of taxpayer spans, an undertaking dollars in the project,� that will result in “This project Gish added. temporary detours, presents a Cole told the town dust, noise and loss of unique and he has appointed parking downtown.

The agency’s most complex set of VTrans Chief Engineer Kevin Marshia and recent forecast was for challenges.�

Wayne Symonds, lead preliminary work — — Transportation structural engineer installation of drainage Secretary with the agency’s infrastructure and a new, Chris Cole Accelerated Bridge temporary access to the Program, to head a Battell block parking lot — to begin this fall, with the “big task force that will examine “every aspect of the schedule,� according dig� slated for the spring of 2017.

Jim Gish, Middlebury’s to Gish. Symonds was the lead community liaison for the rail in replacing East Middlebury’s bridges project, was among those Sand Hill Bridge in 2014 — a task present for Thursday’s talk with that was completed in about four months.

VTrans officials. “This project presents a unique “The town delivered a no-holdsbarred message to VTrans and in and complex set of challenges,� general was pleased about the candid Cole stated on Friday in an exchanges that took place during the email exchange with the Addison meeting and with how Secretary Independent. “We recognize the Cole and the VTrans team propose need to balance the economic health of Middlebury with the urgency to move forward,� Gish said.

of getting this work done and we are working closely with the town to address those needs. We have assembled a top level experienced team at VTrans with a proven track record of recognizing opportunities for innovation and delivering complicated projects to take the lead internally to move this project forward in the most expeditious manner possible.�

Marshia and Symonds will meet with the Middlebury selectboard on Aug. 9 to explain “what went wrong with the schedule and how those issues and concerns are being addressed,� according to Gish.

VTrans officials plan to give the town a firm construction timeline next month.

In the meantime, state officials promised to monitor the Main Street and Merchants Row bridges to make sure they can continue to support the large volume of traffic they currently accommodate, Gish said. Built in the 1920s, the spans are showing substantial wear and tear, including missing chunks of concrete. “In response to continuing concern about the state of Middlebury’s deteriorated bridges, VTrans noted that a state inspection had taken place on April 20,� Gish said. “Additional inspections will take place as frequently as needed in the coming months to ensure the safety of the community.�

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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The Turkey tail fungus was named for its appearance

By MEGHAN MCCARTHY MCPHAUL During my walks through the woods these days, I am often accompanied by curious children. These children, who are my own, notice many things that I often do not, and they are filled with questions. Who made that track? Why does this grow here? What kind of mushroom is that? With fledgling naturalists — including one who wants to grow up to be a mycologist, an entomologist or a zoologist, depending on the day — it’s nice to have a few things in the woods I can identify easily at any time of year.

Enter Trametes versicolor, the turkey tail fungus.

This common polypore has a name that’s indicative of its appearance. The fruiting body (the part of the fungus that we can see and which contains the reproductive spores) looks much like the tail of a tom turkey strutting his stuff for prospective hen companions.

Measuring as small as threequarters of an inch and as wide as four inches, turkey tail is velvety to the touch. It’s usually fan-shaped

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and banded in an astounding array of colors. Darker bands, generally in a hue of brown, are interspersed by lighter, cream-to-white-colored strips. Orange and blue sometimes weave through the bracket, or a russet or burgundy streak, or a tinge of green.

T. versicolor, whose scientific name translates simply to thin and many-colored, grows throughout the world and is prevalent in our northern forests, found commonly on the stumps and dead trunks of deciduous trees like oak, beech, maple, and birch. It grows in rows along fallen trees, or circling dead stumps, or in colorful clusters of rosettes whose wavering edges and vibrant hues seem to ripple and swirl like a flamenco dancer’s skirts.

Like other members of the polypore family, T. versicolor plays an important part in decomposing wood. Its mycelium — the extensive network of spider web-like fibers that absorb nutrients for the fungus — breaks down the lignin portion of deadwood, leaving behind cellulose that is white and stringy in appear-

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ance. Thus, turkey tail is considered a “white rot” fungus. In terms of forest ecology, it helps to return nutrients to the soil, where they may be accessed by plants.

Turkey tail also acts as fodder for small animals like squirrels, turtles, slugs and beetles, and as shelter for fungus gnats and the horned fungus beetle. While T. versicolor is techni-

cally also edible for humans, it’s a bit tough, although it can be steeped to make a tea, which has been touted for its immune-boosting properties in some cultures.

While T. versicolor’s appearance makes it generally easy to identify, there are several other fungi with similarly shaped fruiting bodies that also feature bands of color. One of

the easiest ways to confirm that you’re looking at a true turkey tail is to look beyond the pretty surface to the underside of the fruiting body.

A turkey tail’s bottom, the side that faces toward the ground, is white to yellow in color and densely covered in round, spore-bearing pores.

False turkey tail, Stereum ostrea, has similar coloration, but it’s poreless. Other almost-lookalikes are paler in hue. One of these, Trametes hirsute is more hairy looking, as its name implies.

New turkey tails generally appear in late summer through fall, but older specimens are easy to find year-round. While other fungi, so abundant in the autumn woods, fade away by winter, turkey tails endure, and bridge the color gap to spring.

Meghan McCarthy McPhaul is an author and freelance writer. She lives in Franconia, N.H. The illustration for this column was drawn

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PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at the Mountain Health Center in Bristol. For info call APDA at 888-763-3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth.org.

UNIFORMED SERVICES ALL RECOVERY Support Group will be starting at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, located at 54 Creek Road. The group is directed toward those that have or are currently involved in the uniformed services such as Fire, Police, Veterance, EMS, Rescue, ER and DOC. This is a facilitated Peer to Peer group gathering to support our brothers and sisters with their struggles. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Contact Bill Brim 802-683-5569 or the center at 802-388-4249.

PARTY RENTALS; CHINA, flatware, glassware, linens. Delivery available.

802-388-4831.

T E E N A L L - R E C O V E RY Group Meeting for anyone 15-18 years old who is struggling with addiction disorders.

Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure washing. 20 years’ experience.

Best prices. References.

802-989-5803.

CAREGIVERS NEEDED for the 11 pm to 7 am shift at Vergennes Residential Care.

Experience a plus, but will train the right person. Several part time openings or could be full time for the right qualified candidate. Full time benefits include fully paid health insurance, vacation, sick time and night differential. Call or stop in to 34 North Street in Vergennes to fill out an application. 802-877-3562.

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THE NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength and hope. Please join us for an evening of support and recovery. You’re only a stranger until you walk through the door. Anonymous and confidential. THURSDAYS 6-7pm, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT.

C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802-234-5545 or Justin 802-234-2190.

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

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

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COLLEGE STREET CHILDREN’S CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR College Street Children’s Center is looking for a nurturing, creative, enthusiastic center teacher to join our team of childcare professionals. he position is guaranteed 0 hours a week, with more hours available, and begins as soon as possible. erson must have flexibility to work varied hours. xperience with children birth to three and a degree in arly Childhood ducation or related field is preferred. end resume and le ers of reference by August th to Jenne Morton College Street Children’s Center College treet Middlebury, 05 5 0 - 0 -mail cscc sover.net

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Help Wanted CLEAN TOUCH GROUP is seeking energetic housekeepers. Great pay. Apply in person at the Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court Street, Middlebury, VT.

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FULL-TIME TOW TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED ASAP

Do you enjoy helping people, being a hero? Do you like being outside and on the road? Come see us at MiddState Towing Co. a full service professional towing and recovery team. We are looking for dependable individuals that will care for company equipment and provide professional service to our customers. Your shift will be mixed with automobile towing, accident recoveries, roadside assistance (fixing flat tires, jump starts, lockouts) equipment hauling, talking with customers and other heroic deeds. Full time position will require some mechanical service skills. Must have a clean DMV driving record, allow a background check, drug test and reside within the immediate area of New Haven. 1-2 nights per week and a weekend are required on a flexible rotating schedule. We will provide in-house and professional training to qualified applicants. Class A CDL is preferred and required for equipment hauling, but some exceptions can be made. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, uniform service, retirement match, and health insurance. Your help is needed by motorists in distress.

Please contact Joe at 802-388-1110 or send your resume to middstatetowing@yahoo.com

We’re thrilled you’re interested in working for the finest whiskey company in the world.

Please visit www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/ work-with-us/ for a list of current openings and how to apply.

All applicants may submit a resumé with 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOYS & GIRLS Club Of Vergennes - Responsible for planning and operations of newly renovated club. BA and min.

2 years’ admin experience in a nonprofit agency required.

Strong fiscal, fundraising and grant management skills. Salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.

Resumes to bgcvergennes@ comcast.net by 8/5/16.

FARM HELP NEEDED. Must be able to milk in tie stall barn.

5 1/2 day work week. Full days’ hours: 9:30am -7:00pm with 1-3 hr. lunch break. Half day’s hours: 3pm-7pm. Salary based on experience. No housing. New Haven. Call 802-377-9083.

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/PLC Technician Middlebury, VT

Agri-Mark has a full-time immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic to work in our Middlebury, facility.

Flexible work schedule required, including working nights, weekends, and holidays.

A successful candidate will have at least a journeyman s electrical license and or strong C experience or have a strong maintenance background. he candidate should be well versed in C control systems, F s, pneumatics, and production plant equipment. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member. xcellent troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment in a food production environment.

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Position: Diesel Power Technology Instructor 1.0 Diesel Technology instructor for the 2016-2017 school year.

Location: Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center – Middlebury, VT Responsibilities: Provide instruction in all aspects of the Diesel industry to 11 and 12 grade students. Preparing students to successfully take state assessments, enter the workforce and attend post-secondary institutions is paramount.

Requirements: • Vermont licensure in Career Technical Education/Diesel or ability to gain licensure via Teacher Education Program.

• Associates Degree or equivalent & ability to pass PRAXIS exam.

• A minimum of 5-years’ experience as a diesel technician with current ASE certification preferred • Successful experience in teaching and managing standards to meet the state plan for career technical education preferred.

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and letters of reference to: D. Lynn Coale, Superintendent 51 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 or email: lcoale@pahcc.org E.O.E.

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The Inn seeks individuals with high standards, experience, the ability to assume responsibility for assigned projects and positive communications within a team and guest environment.

Front Desk Clerk Wait Staff Bartenders Cook – Breakfast, Prep and Baking Dish Room Positions at the Inn may be permanent or seasonal.

Responsibilities may require morning hours as well as evening. Weekends and holidays are often required.

Please call the Inn, email info@wayburyinn.com or stop in to complete an application.

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We are looking for morning bakers in our busy Shelburne Store. Some basic baking experience needed.

Some weekend availability.

Stop by our store on Route 7 for an application or call 802-985-2000 for more information.

Help Wanted FULL TIME TURKEY PROCESSING Plant Manager.

Competitive wages, some benefits, duties include working with and supervising workers, daily records, working with USDA inspectors, shipping and receiving, product quality control, computer skills, and management experience. Peter Stone, Orwell, 802-377-9879.

THE STORM CAFE has an immediate daytime line cook/ salad position available. Experience required. Please apply in person at 3 Mill Street, Middlebury, VT.

Porter Medical Center is Hiring!

Porter Medical Center offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous 403(b) retirement plan. To apply for any of these positions and see all of our open positions, please visit our career site at www.portermedical.org and click on the “Careers” tab.

GREEN PEPPERS RESTAURANT is expanding its team.

Multiple positions available. If your hard working, fun loving, and enjoy a fast paced environment stop by and grab an application.

HIRING FULL TIME ASSISTANT BAKER, farm market assistant for busy fall season. Full details online at champlainorchards.com/ employment or at 802-897-2777. Email hr@ champlainorchards.com with cover letter, CV, and three references to apply.

JOIN OUR TEAM. TWO POSITIONS open for retail sales associates at dynamic resale store. Predictable schedule, average 29.5 hrs/wk. Must be detail oriented, professional, and have solid customer service and cash handling skills. Competitive wage, paid time off. Send resume to: receptionist@hope-vt.org or Personnel, P.O. Box 165, Middlebury, 05753.

Porter Hospital • Cook: Full time position (80 hrs per pay period) with full benefits. 10am to 6:30pm with rotating weekends at Porter Hospital.

• Environmental Services Tech I – Operating Room: Full time position (80 hrs per pay period) with full benefits.

Monday thru Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.

• Patient Access Rep – Emergency Room: Full time position (64 hrs per pay period) working Wed thru Sat (variable day/night shifts).

• RN Administrative Shift Supervisor: Part time position, 56-hours per pay period. VT RN licensure required.

ACLS, BSN preferred.

• Medical Coder: Full time position (80 hrs per pay period). Must either possess CPC certification or be able to obtain one within one year from date of hire. Minimum 2 years of medical office coding experience.

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THE TOWN OF HINESBURG is currently seeking an individual to fill a highway maintainer position with the Highway Department. A Class B CDL (commercial driver’s license) with tanker and trailer endorsements is preferred. For an application or with questions, contact the Town Administrator’s office (tlashua@hinesburg.org; 482-2281, ext. 221) or visit the website (www.hinesburg.org).

The Town of Hinesburg is an equal opportunity employer.

• LNA: Multiple part time and full time positions available.

Starting hourly wage of $12.50 for a new grad LNA plus shift differential. VT LNA required.

• LPN or RN: Full time position, 80 hours per pay period.

Evening shift (2:45pm to 11:15pm). VT LPN or RN licensure required. LTC experience preferred.

• Physical Therapist: Part time (50 hours per pay period) day shift position, Monday – Friday.

• Cook: Part time position working Fri and Sat (11am – 7:30pm) and Sundays from 5:00am to 1:30pm at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab Center

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JOIN US AT BLUEBERRY Hill Inn in Goshen for the foliage season. We are looking to fill both housekeeping (part or full-time) and dining service (part-time) positions during busy August-October, with the opportunity to combine roles as well as continue with longer term work for the right applicant. E-mail info@ blueberryhillinn.com for more information.

WA N T E D : H A N D Y M A N WORKER. Odd jobs. Some automotive experience important. 802-349-4230.

CEDAR POSTS for sale. 8 footers, no points.

802-388-4831.

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST IN ADDISON County: Local physical therapy office seeking qualified candidate who is organized, has excellent communication skills and is attentive to detail. Experience in medical scheduling, computer and general knowledge of medical billing necessary.

Looking for an individual to work together in a small team environment. Benefits on request. I look forward to hearing from you. Email bpdiane@ bptvt.com.

OFFICE PERSON NEEDED. Mike’s Auto is now taking applications for an office person.

Duties will include: writing estimates and invoices, taking care of U-Haul, some used car paperwork and light cleaning. Person must be neat, organized and honest. Must be able to pass a background check. Apply in person at Mike’s Auto, 19A Elm Street, Middlebury; or Rte. 7, New Haven location.

TURKEY MOUNTAIN WOODCRAFTERS is looking for a full time carpenter. Carpenters with a strong finish work background will be given preference. Experience in the shop will also be an added plus. Call 802-989-9465 if interested.

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Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Multiple full and part time positions available – to see all positions and file an application, please go to www.portermedical.org and click on the “Careers” tab.

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ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST AmeriCorps Position: Seeking Community Engagement Coordinator to enrich housing access among ACCT affordable housing residents and the Addison County community. Responsibilities include developing opportunities that enhance resident housing satisfaction and overall stability, and engaging community partners to identify resources and promote greater collaboration across human service areas. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, organized, self-directed and enthusiastic about participating AmeriCorps. Apply at: http://www.vhcb.org/ americorps/menu_events/ positions/ or contact Elise at (802) 877-2626 x101. EOE. TOWN HALL THEATER: ACCOUNTANT Town Hall Theater seeks an accountant. A two-year degree and two years of experience are required, as well as mastery of QuickBooks. Experience with non-profits is a plus. The position is flexible, and generally 8 hours a week. E-mail a resume to: executivedirector@townhalltheater.org or call: 802-388-1436 to set up an interview.

For Sale BUY NOW AND SAVE up to $300. Maxim Outdoor Wood Pellet Furnace by Central Boiler. Heat your entire home and hot water. Call today. Boivin Farm Supply 802-475-4007.

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NOW HIRING SALES SPECIALISTS

Country Home Products’ Vergennes Call Center Team has openings for Sales Specialists to work directly with our customers, answering inbound sales calls.

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COLT COMBAT COMMANDER 70 Series .45 ACP. Upgrades. 5 mags, 430 RDS. $850. 802-352-4746 MARILYN MONROE MEMORABILIA COLLECTION hundreds of pieces with an estimated total value of $2,500.

Includes plastic sleeved Time/ Life covers, approx. 40 Bradley Exchange plates, calendars and books, including a rare book (1 of 500 printed): “Marilyn: A Hollywood Farewell.” Prefer to sell the lot, but may consider selling individual pieces. 802-989-5803.

NEW 2016 DISPLAY MODELS Modular Homes, Double Wide’s & Single Wide’s.

Open 7 days a week.

FactoryDirectHomesofVT. com, 600 Rt. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1-877-999-2555, tflanders@ beanshomes.com.

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make and save money with your own bandmill, cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info/ DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com, 1-800-578-1363, ext.

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Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAMPLAIN waterfront camp.

Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for weekends. 802-349-4212.

LAKE DUNMORE CABINS, sandy waterfront, sundock, screened porch. Recently renovated kitchen and bath with shower. Daily, weekly, monthly. No pets. Starting $150.

Mid-week discount $120. Linens not included. Suitable for 4. Sunsetlodgevermont@msn. com, 802-352-4722.

LAKE DUNMORE COTTAGE, 4 bedrooms (sleeps 7, 3 double beds & 1 single bed), 1.5 baths, kitchen (gas stove, microwave, indoor porch, 180 degree views of lake and mountains, on water.

Dock, picnic table, fire pit, and grill. 3 – 4 car parking.

No pets, no indoor smoking. 2016 Availability ($1,300/ week): July 30 - August 6; August 6 - August 13; August 13 - August 20. See web site for photos and info or e-mail Chris: cbarrera@roadrunner. com, or 704-995-5098. http:// www.vermontproperty.com.

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2 ROOM STUDIO APARTMENT, rural setting, 1 1/2 miles from Middlebury. All utilities, internet and cable TV included. No smoking, no pets. $575/month, 802-349-9771.

277 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now.

Quiet, renovated 7 room apartment. Laundry hookups, heat, hot water, porch and parking. $1235 per month.

Call 802-862-7467.

A1 OPPORTUNITY. OWN THIS 2 bedroom mobile home for less than renting. Yard, deck, parking. Owner financing with $3000 deposit down at $628 per month including lot rent. 802-733-8018 or 802-917-5460.

BRIDPORT 2 BEDROOM mobile home. Quiet road. $900 month, includes heat and electric. No pets, no smoking.

Deposit, credit check, 1 year lease. 802-758-2369.

BRISTOL RENTALS, WOODLAND APARTMENTS Included: heat, water & trash. 1 bedroom $645, 1 bedroom $775 & 2 bedroom $885. Located on Woodland Drive.

Coin washer and dryer in each building. mndlyter@comcast. net or 802-453-3693.

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M I D D L E B U RY, S M A L L HOUSE newly renovated. W/D hook ups. No pets, no smoking. References, first, last and security deposit $1100. Trash and snow plowing provided.

802-388-7743.

GREEN, SEASONED & KILN-DRIED* Cheapest in town. Small orders ok. 16” split VT hardwood. Free delivery. *Ready-2-Burn™ - 85% dry & 67% more efficient. Call 1-855-MIDDMEN or click www.

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METCALFE FIREWOOD. QUALITY, DRY mixed hardwood. Fuel prices are low, firewood is too. $225/cord. Call Jason: 802-989-8180. metcalfefirewood@gmail.com.

MOUNTAIN ROAD FIREWOOD. Wood for sale-cut, split and delivered. Green, ash, beech, hickory, maple. Also available: partially dry wood, cut and split 5 months. Call 802-759-2095.

Real Estate HISTORIC 1888 4 BEDROOM, 3 bath country home. 15 minutes to campus. $1,495, plus utilities w/ year lease. First, last plus deposit. No smoking inside, pets negotiable. Need excellent references, including present landlord, and be able to handle or hire snow, lawn mowing and minor care of my home. 802-758-3276.

M I D D L E B U RY- 2 A N D 3 BEDROOM apartments. Check them out at: http://66npleasantst.weebly. com and click on the two or three bedroom tabs. Email kelconnor@yahoo.com.

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION PROJECT NO. 2558-046

For Rent LAKE DUNMORE: Cozy, winterized 2-bedroom lakefront cottages available Sept. or Oct. to June, 2017, shorter periods (2-night minimum).

Fully-equipped kitchens, bathrooms with shower, comfortable furnishings. Wi-Fi, satellite TV, plowing, trash collection, recycling included. Other cottages available now until late October. Ten minutes to Middlebury or Brandon. We welcome students, teachers, anyone with impeccable references.

802-352-4236; info@northcovecottages.com.

1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802-558-6092.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices.

802-388-7300.

NEW TRAVEL TRAILER rental available now through mid-November. Private, quiet setting. Includes all utilities. $600/mo. Reply by mail only to: 700 Munson Road, Middlebury, VT 05753.

THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is now accepting applications for two and three bedroom duplex units at the newly constructed McKnight Lane near downtown Vergennes, VT. Projected rents are $775 and $850 per month, respectively; all utilities included. Anticipated lease-ups beginning in September. Applications can be found on our web site at addisontrust.org, or made available by calling 802-877-3749. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. TDD 711. Equal Housing Opportunity.

BRISTOL VILLAGE, 1 BEDROOM apartment in Victorian house, 2nd floor, large rooms, carpeted, heated. No pets, no smoking. Lease, security, $775/ mo. Call Doug 802-578-6049.

BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM 1 bath. Efficient gas heat. New windows. Excellent condition.

Wi-fi, water & sewer included.

No pets. No smoking. $895 month. 802-635-9716.

BRISTOL, NICE QUIET 1 BEDROOM apartment. Upstairs, furnished. Heat & hot water. 802-453-3118. lished: 5/

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20 SURVEYED ACRES WITH 2 approved septic sites.

Wooded, private, accessible.

Orchard Drive, Bridport. Potential to subdivide. $95,000 firm. Contact Frank or Adam Broughton at 802-758-2477 or 802-758-2357.

3 APARTMENT HOUSE in Brandon for sale by owner.

Completely renovated. Asking $125,000 OBO. Call 802-558-1069.

BUILDING LOT, DAISY LANE, East Middlebury. Town water, underground telephone, cable and electric service. Good perking soil. Regular septic. Site approved for 4 bedroom home.

Jack Brown, 802-388-2502 or 802-388-7350. Email: brownnov@together.net.

CORNER CONDOMINIUM IN OTTERSIDE Court, for sale: $154,000. 802-558-0874.

MIDDLEBURY, 4 UNIT APARTMENT building. Owner financing. Priced for positive cash flow. Email: belleslap@ gmail.com.

Att. Farmers WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462-2755, John Whitney.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, MOTIONS TO INTERVENE, AND PROTESTS (July 27, 2016) Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. b. c. d. e. f.

Application Type: Recreation Plan Project No: 2558-046 Date Filed: May 31, 2016, as supplemented July 21, 2016 Applicant Green Mountain Power Corporation Name of Project: Otter Creek Hydroelectric Project Location: The project is located on Otter Creek in Addison and Rutland counties, Vermont. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791a - 825r h. Applicant Contact: Mr. John Greenan, Principal Environmental Engineer, Green Mountain Power Corporation, 1252 Post Road, Rutland, VT 05701, (802) 770-3213 i. FERC Contact: Mr. Kevin Anderson, (202) 502-6465, kevin.anderson@ferc.gov j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: August 29, 2016.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission’s eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-2558-046.

The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Request: The licensee filed a recreation plan for Commission approval pursuant to articles 401 and 405 of the license order issued October 23, 2014. The proposed plan provides for the construction, enhancement, and continued operation of recreation facilities at each of the project’s four developments, including picnic areas, parking areas, interpretive signage, portages, and an observation deck. The proposed plan includes preliminary design drawings, an implementation schedule, and a provision for revising the plan, as needed, over the license term. Contrary to Article 405, the licensee proposes to not relocate the boat barrier at the Huntington Falls Development and, instead, would maintain the boat barrier in its current location and provide a portage take-out on the northern shoreline of Otter Creek upstream of the bridge on Morgan Horse Farm Road. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371.

This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://www.ferc. gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE” as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005.

All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010.

Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.

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BAND OF THE LAND

Local musicians to play and teach in Ethiopia LINCOLN — A trio of Vermont musicians led by a Lincoln woman will travel to Ethiopia next month to volunteer, perform and teach with One Love Theater, an Ethiopian organization that entertains people while it educates them.

The group is called Band of the Land, and it consists of three core members: Eli Goldman of Underhill, Dan Hibbs of Jericho, and Lillian Seibert of Lincoln. All three where born and raised in the Green Mountain State and currently live in central and

northern Vermont.

They formed Band of the Land last summer while attending the Elders Gathering at the Sunray Meditation Society Peace Village in Lincoln (this year’s gathering will take place this Friday through Sunday).

“Our sound combines elements of acoustic roots, rock, folk and conscious reggae,” Seibert explained. “Band of the Land draws inspiration from the natural world, activism around global issues and much more. Band of the Lands’ repertoire consists of original

Public Notices Index Public notices for the following can be found on Pages 30 and 31.

Addison County Superior Court (1) US Federal Energy Regulatory Ferrisburgh (1) Committee (1) New Haven (1) Vermont Transportation Board (1) Orwell (1)

SUPERIOR COURT Addison Unit

STATE OF VERMONT

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. 180-8-15 Wncv

VERMONT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.

JOHN M. MERRILL, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES T. MERRILL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 34 LAFAYETTE ROAD, STARKSBORO, VERMONT, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by James T. Merrill to Vermont Federal Credit Union dated September 25, 2007 and recorded in Volume 90, Page 22 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on August 31, 2016, at 34 Lafayette Road, Starksboro, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to James T. Merrill by Warranty Deed of James K. Michaud dated 9/25/07 and recorded on 9/27/07 in Volume 90, Page 19 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Starksboro. The sale is also subject to post-sale redemption rights of the United States of America Department of Treasury –Internal Revenue Service.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe, Fortin, Rees & Cykon, 30 Kimball Avenue, Ste. 307, South Burlington, VT 05403, (802) 660-9000. This sale may be cancelled at any time prior to the scheduled sale date without prior notice.

Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 27th day of July, 2016.

Vermont Federal Credit Union By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Lobe, Fortin, Rees & Cykon, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 307 South Burlington, VT 05403 Attorney for Plaintiff 8/1

tunes written collaboratively in uplifting three-part harmony.”

She credited Matthew Schlein, founder and director of the Willowell Foundation and the Walden Project, for putting then band in contact with the One Love Theater and Aikido Ethiopia out of Hwassa, Ethiopia. One Love Theater uses theatrical performance, dance, gymnastics and music to shed light on topics such as HIV/AIDS, gender equality, female circumcision and abduction.

With the recommendation of Schlein, Band of the Land was invited to join One Love’s tour in August. Band of the Land will spend the first two weeks in Ethiopia in Hwassa, rehearsing,

learning, teaching and jamming with the local community and theater troupe. The Willowell Foundation has provided band members with instruments to distribute amongst the children and musicians they will be working with.

During the final week in Ethiopia, Band of the Land will accompany the One Love Theater as they tour through Southern Ethiopia.

“This will be a great opportunity for Band of the Land to make a positive impact by assisting artists with limited resources, sharing and gaining knowledge with enthusiastic musicians, and promoting a constructive and important message,” Seibert said.

TRANSPORTATION BOARD HOLDS HEARING TO NAME ROUTE 22A

TOWN OF ORWELL HEARING - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Vermont Transportation Board at 6 p.m. on August 17, 2016 will hold a public hearing on a petition to name Vermont Route 22A “The Desert Storm Veterans Memorial Highway.” Route 22A runs through the towns of Fair Haven, Benson, Orwell, Shoreham, Bridport, Addison, Panton, Ferrisburgh and West Haven, as well as the City of Vergennes.

The hearing will be held at the Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main Street in Shoreham, VT. At the hearing, the Board will hear from the Petitioners and any member of the public interested in the naming request. The Petition was filed by Stephen A Leach, ermont State VFW Chairman & Adjutant of VFW Post 6471 to honor those who committed and sacrificed on behalf of the nited States to defend Kuwait’s liberty.

The hearing will be run pursuant to 19 V.S.A. § 5(b)(1)(2) as well as the Vermont Transportation Board’s rules for naming Transportation Facilities. The full petition and the Board’s rules can be found on the Board’s website at tboard. vermont.gov. Written comments will be accepted until September 16, 2016. For more information, email John Zicconi at john.zicconi@vermont.gov or call 802828-2942.

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TOWN OF NEW HAVEN INVITATION TO BID

The Town of New Haven is now accepting bids for roadside mowing on town roads. Roadsides will be mowed a minimum of 8 feet with a boom or over the rail system to get behind guardrails and partial tree canopy if necessary. Mowing would be performed once by the end of August or early September, per Road Commissioner or Road Foreman direction, using your own equipment. Provide proof of insurance to the Selectboard.

For more information, please call the Town Office at 53-3516, between 9 a.m. and :30 p.m.

Please submit your bid to the Town of New Ha en by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. All bids are subject to approval by the Selectboard, who reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

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The Orwell Development Review Board will meet on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Town lerk s Office to conduct the following business: 1. Permit # 7-36-16 : Michael & Marion Downey for a ariance ai er for relief from setback, for construction at 8 no Hill Rd. Information pertaining to this matter may be iewed M, T, Th, 9:3012:00 and 1:00-3:00 and ri. 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-6:00 at the Town lerk s Office.

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TOWN OF FERRISBURGH PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing before the Planning Commission of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on August 17, 2016 to consider the following applications: 7:00 PM Minutes of July 20, 2016 7:05 PM An application, #16-068, submitted by Terry and Debbie Allen for a two-lot subdivision.

(Recessed from July 20, 2016).

7:15 PM An application, #16-083, submitted by Matthew Husk for a two-lot subdivision.; Property ID# 09.01.22 & 35.

Zoning District RA-5. Single family home.

The above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Communication about the above applications may be filed in writing with the Board or at such hearing.

“In doing so, we hope to establish positive connections through music.

As Band of the Land looks forward to the Aug. 2 departure date, fundraising is in motion. They are asking for donations from all who are interested, willing and able to donate. For more information on Band of the Land and how to donate, go online to www. gofundme.com/BandOTLandEthiopia.

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Inside out DEMOLITION WORK CONTINUED on the old Middlebury municipal building/ Middlebury High School last week. Much of the circa 1911 building’s interior was exposed to the elements early in the week and by Friday all that remained were piles of rubble. The property will be cleared in August and then turned into a park in the coming months.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell