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ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 33

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, August 14, 2014 ◆

42 Pages

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Middlebury dips into option tax surpluses Board to use $200K for utilities relocation

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Fair intensity DEB BANION, RIGHT, battles Jessalyn Carosella during the Addison County Fair and Field Days armwrestling competition last Friday night.

Carosella won the match and the women’s 143-­pound-­and-­under category. Banion was second. For full coverage of the event see Page 1B.

Youth club hits milestone, looks forward

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“(Teens) can see that they can participate, and even if they are not star athletes or at the top of their class academically, they can still be successful, and the club is the place they can really do that.”

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Vt. Gas offers new tactics But landowners say they aren't interested in mediation

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State awards ANwSU Boys & Girls Club eyeing new headquarters funding, cites progress

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  14,  2014

Students hope to taste success Middlebury school offers intensive course on craft of brewing beer week  to  get  hands-­on  experience  as  a  capstone  of  their  studies.)  7KH ÂżYH PRQWK UHVLGHQWLDO SUR-­ gram,  also  offered  twice  a  year,  is  capped  at  22.  Students  attend  classes  ¿YH WR VL[ GD\V D ZHHN IRU VL[ KRXUV per  day,  and  the  courses  are  rigorous:  Applicants  are  required  to  have  some  background  in  math  and  science,  and  must  pass  exams  and  quizzes  through-­ out  the  course  period.  Despite  the  intensity  of  studying  such  a  specialized  craft,  the  school  has  increased  in  popularity,  drawing  students  from  across  the  country  and  Canada.  Craft  beer  sales  have  also  in-­ creased,  and  were  up  17.2  percent  as  of  2013,  according  to  the  Brewers  As-­ sociation.  The  number  of  craft  brew-­ eries  also  increased  15.3  percent  from  2012  to  2013.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  exploding  right  now,â&#x20AC;?  McK-­ eever-­Parkes  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  lot  of  people  wanting  to  get  into  the  indus-­ try.  A  lot.â&#x20AC;?

Despite  the  growth  of  the  indus-­ try,  McKeever-­Parkes  said  they  keep  classes  at  the  school  small  to  maintain  the  integrity  of  the  program. Âł:H DOVR GRQÂśW ZDQW WR Ă&#x20AC;RRG WKH market  with  too  many  brewers,â&#x20AC;?  she  added.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  just  wanted  to  keep  it  at  an  even  keel.â&#x20AC;?

FOR  THE  LOVE  OF  BEER  Mark  Bowers  of  the  Massachu-­ setts  hopes  to  one  day  work  as  a  head  brewer.  He  said  classes  that  day  were  hard,  and  that  during  sensory  training  he  tasted  beer  he  described  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;too  skunky.â&#x20AC;?

The  coursework  was  mostly  fo-­ cused  on  the  chemical  engineering  involved  with  brewing,  and  involved  FRPSOLFDWHG FDOFXODWLRQV ÂłLQ ÂżJXU-­ ing  out  sizes  of  things  you  need,  how  hot  to  heat  the  water  to,  the  cooling  capacity  you  need,  the  heating  capac-­ ity.â&#x20AC;?  While  the  coursework  can  be  rig-­ orous,  Bowers  is  exactly  where  he  wants  to  be.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  always  wanted  to  get  into  brewing  and  I  knew  there  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  many  brewing  schools  in  the  U.S.,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plus  I  know  a  few  brewers  who  have  taken  this  course  before  and  they  recommended  it.â&#x20AC;?  For  Etienne  Renaud,  who  hails  from  Canada  and  has  a  bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  chemical  engineering,  the  course  ma-­ terial  often  covers  what  he  learned  as  an  undergraduate.  For  other  students,  though,  it  can  be  a  tough  learning  curve.  Renaud  has  been  recently  paired  with  a  brewery  where  he  will  con-­ GXFW D ÂżYH ZHHN DSSUHQWLFHVKLS WR learn  the  ropes  of  brewing  and  operat-­ ing  a  brewery.  He  will  be  working  at  the  Ommegang  Brewery  in  Cooper-­ stown,  N.Y.  Unlike  most  students  of  the  school  Renaud  had  never  brewed  at  home  before  applying  to  the  course.  He  says  he  simply  loved  beer.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  always  had  a  big  love  for  beer  in  general,  but  I  was  looking  for  more,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  fair  amount  of  work  that  goes  into  it  if  you  go  deep  enough,  and  beer  is  literally  chemical  engineering  making  food  as  opposed  to  chemicals.â&#x20AC;?

Andrea  Kiel  of  the  Hudson  Val-­ NICOLI  CARR  CHECKS  the  sugar  content  of  some  freshly  brewed  ley  feels  similarly  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  she  deferred  EHHU DW 'URS ,Q %UHZHU\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ &DUU KDV ÂżQLVKHG KLV FODVV-­ work  with  the  American  Brewers  Guild  Brewing  School  and  is  now  graduate  school  to  attend  the  brewing  school. apprenticing  at  Drop-­In. By  PHOEBE  LEWIS  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  After  a  long  day  of  classes,  the  22  students  of  WKH ÂżYH PRQWK UHVLGHQWLDO FRXUVH moved  from  a  classroom  behind  the  Drop-­In  Brewery  to  the  tast-­ ing  room,  where  they  chatted  with  friends  and  drank  freshly  brewed  beers.  What  looked  like  a  break  from  coursework  was,  in  fact,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;sensory  trainingâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  an  exercise  the  stu-­ dents  complete  a  few  times  a  week.  Students  sip  beer  of  varying  qual-­ LW\ DQG PXVW GHWHUPLQH LWV Ă&#x20AC;DZV RU perks  based  solely  on  taste.  Some  beers  are  too  â&#x20AC;&#x153;skunkyâ&#x20AC;?  and  some  â&#x20AC;&#x153;hoppy,â&#x20AC;?  but  all  have  something  to  teach  a  budding  brewer.  The  Drop-­In  Brewery,  just  out-­ side  Middlebury  on  Route  7  south,  APPRENTICE  NICOLI  CARR  offers  beers  with  quirky  names  like  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honey  Carry  My  Bagâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sun-­ draws  fresh  beer  from  a  tank  at  Drop-­In  Brewery  in  Middlebury.  shine  and  Hoppiness.â&#x20AC;?  &DUU LV ÂżQLVKLQJ XS KLV VWXGLHV Guests  are  welcome  to  bring  with  the  American  Brewers  Guild. their  brews  over  to  the  adjacent  restaurant,  the  Grapevine  Grille.  to  offer  a  wider  range  of  classes,â&#x20AC;?  What  guests  might  not  notice  while  McKeever-­Parkes  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  regu-­ popping  in  to  buy  freshly  brewed  ODU GLSORPD SURJUDPV DUH ÂżOOHG WZR IPAs,  however,  are  the  two-­doz-­ years  out  and  have  been  for  some  en  students  attending  lectures  in  time,  so  the  difference  is  now  we  can  classrooms  located  in  bring  them,  rather  than  us-­ the  back  of  the  brewery.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always ing  other  spaces  we  have  Brewery  co-­owners  wanted our  own  space.  The  main  Christina  McKeev-­ difference  is  being  able  to get into er-­Parkes  and  Steve  to  expand  and  have  more  Parkes  also  operate  brewing and classes.  â&#x20AC;&#x153; the  American  Brewers  I knew there Parkes  has  more  than  Guild  Brewing  School,  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t many 30  years  of  experience  one  of  the  only  schools  brewing in  craft  brewing  and  re-­ of  its  kind  that  offers  schools in ceived  his  degree  in  both  residential  and  on-­ brewing  science  from  the  line  courses  in  the  craft  the U.S. Plus Heriot-­Watt  University  I know a of  brewing  beer.  in  Edinburgh,  Scotland.  The  brewing  school  few brewers He  owns  the  school  and  is  located  behind  the  who have teaches  courses  along-­ bar,  and  offers  a  wide  taken this side  an  esteemed  faculty  array  of  courses,  from  from  across  the  course before drawn  D ÂżYH PRQWK UHVLGHQWLDO county.  McKeever-­Parkes  course  designed  for  stu-­ and they works  as  the  admissions  dents  seeking  a  career  recommended RIÂżFHU ÂżHOGLQJ DSSOLFD-­ in  brewing,  to  22-­week  it.â&#x20AC;? tions  for  both  online  and  online  course  for  stu-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mark Bowers residential  courses. dents  that  cannot  make  The  pair  bought  the  it  out  to  Middlebury.  school  in  1999  and  operated  it  in  The  couple  opened  the  Drop-­ California  for  several  years  before  In  Brewery  two  years  ago,  and  moving  it   to  Middlebury,  where  they  McKeever-­Parkes  said  having  the  have  since  educated  a  steady  stream  space  for  classrooms  and  hands-­on  of  students.  experience  in  the  brewery  has  been  The  regular  diploma  program  typi-­ EHQHÂżFLDO WR WKH VFKRRO cally  has  24  students  in  a  class,  and  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  difference  with  having  our  offered  twice  a  year.  (Distance  learn-­ own  facility  is  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  able  ers  also  come  to  the  brewery  for  one Â

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AMERICAN  BREWERS  GUILD  Brewing  School  instructor  Dan  Del  Grande  leads  a  recent  class  held  at  the  Drop-­In  Brewery  in  Middlebury.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  great.  In  general  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  WKH ÂżUVW WLPH ,ÂśYH EHHQ UHDOO\ H[FLWHG about  school,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over  time  I  realized  that  (brewing)  is  a  great  ca-­ reer  opportunity  in  that  it  coalesces  a  lot  of  things  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  interested  in,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  Since  she  has  a  background  in Â

studying  natural  resources,  Kiel  said  she  likes  brewing  because  it  has  a  heavy  science  component. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  the  creativity  which  I  love,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  craft  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  bit  of  culinary  happening  there,â&#x20AC;?  Kiel  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  it  brings  together  a  lot  of  things  I  think  are  great  in  life.â&#x20AC;?

SENSE  OF  COMMUNITY Later  that  week,  Drop-­In  intern  Nicoli  Carr  was  busy  cleaning  the  fer-­ menters  in  the  brewery  adjacent  to  the  WDVWLQJ URRP &DUU LV WKH ÂżUVW JUDGXDWH of  the  brewing  school  to  apprentice  at  the  Drop-­In;Íž  he  graduated  from  the  ¿YH PRQWK FRXUVH LQ -XQH DQG LV QRZ IRXU ZHHNV LQWR KLV ÂżYH ZHHN DSSUHQ-­ ticeship.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;People  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  it,  but  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  lot  of  cleaning,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  with  a  laugh,  gesturing  to  the  giant  steel  fermenters  just  visible  through  a  win-­ dow  dividing  the  brewery  from  the  tasting  room.  Carr  has  also  recently  helped  brew  KLV ÂżUVW EDWFK RI EHHU ZLWK 3DUNHV D brew  called  Red  Giant  that  will  soon  be  on  tap  in  the  tasting  room.  Originally  from  New  Mexico,  Carr  hopes  to  return  to  his  home  state  and  begin  a  career  at  a  smaller  brewery;Íž  he  says  his  time  at  the  brewing  school  and  his  apprenticeship  at  Drop-­In Â

have  shown  him  the  value  of  work-­ ing  in  a  small  and  close-­knit  work  environment.  But  for  the  time  be-­ ing,  he  is  learning  various  aspects  of  running  a  brewery,  from  bottling  to  brewing  to  cleaning.  Carr  said  his  education  at  the  school  has  been  integral  to  his  un-­ derstanding  of  the  craft,  noting  that  many  brewers  without  such  exten-­ sive  knowledge  of  brewing  may  of-­ ten  fall  short  in  terms  of  beer  qual-­ ity.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Parkes)  is  all  about  being  edu-­ cated,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really  knowing  how  to  brew  is  a  big  thing.â&#x20AC;?

And  while  Carr  is  unsure  of  where  he  wants  to  end  up  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  just  like  a  job  in  general,â&#x20AC;?  he  said  with  a  laugh  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  he  is  sure  of  one  thing:  He  is  most  interested  in  working  with  a  good  group  of  people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  want  to  work  in  a  social  envi-­ ronment  like  this,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  Kiel  is  similarly  interested  in  the  community  aspect  of  breweries  and  beer  itself,  and  is  drawn  to  Ver-­ montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  strong  community  feel.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;One  of  the  things  I  think  is  really  important  in  general  is  the  strong  sense  of  community  and  I  feel  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  good  opportunity  within  the  beer  world  to  do  that,â&#x20AC;?  Kiel  said.

BREWER  CHRIS  COSTIC  cleans  up  after  recently  making  a  fresh  batch  of  beer  at  Drop-­In  Brewery  in  Middlebury.  Drop-­In,  owned  by  Christina  McKeever-­Parkes  and  Steve  Parkes,  is  also  home  to  the  American  Brewers  Guild  Brewing  School.

Runaway  tractor  tire  at  Field  Days  event  injures  elderly  spectator By  ZACH  DESPART NEW  HAVEN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  ended  on  a  somber  note  Saturday  evening  when  an  elderly  man  was  badly  in-­ jured  by  a  wheel  that  detached  from Â

D WUDFWRU DQG Ă&#x20AC;HZ LQWR WKH FURZG GXU-­ ing  the  tractor  pull.

Witnesses  say  as  the  tractor  neared  the  end  of  the  track,  the  left  rear  wheel  broke  away  from  the  vehicle  and  rolled  toward  the  crowd.  The Â

wheel  struck  a  barrier  made  of  cable  and  concrete,  jumped  about  10  feet  in  the  air  and  landed  on  the  elderly  PDQ ZKR KDV QRW EHHQ LGHQWL¿HG WR the  media.

Jim  Foster,  the  president  of  the Â

Field  Days  board  of  directors,  said  he  did  not  know  the  victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  name,  and  said  he  believed  the  man  sus-­ tained  a  broken  leg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  a  freak  accident,â&#x20AC;?  Foster  said.

Addison  County  Sheriff  Don  Kee-­ ler  was  riding  in  a  golf  cart  on  the  track  and  was  nearly  struck  by  the  runaway  tire.  He  said  tractor  fans  had  little  time  to  get  out  of  the  way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  happened  so  quickly;Íž  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Â

think  people  had  a  chance  to  es-­ cape,â&#x20AC;?  Keeler  said.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  ones  that  missed  it  were  just  lucky.â&#x20AC;?

Keeler  said  he  believed  the  elder-­ ly  man  was  seated  when  the  wheel  (See  Accident,  Page  3A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  14,  2014  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  3A

Court News Bristol  man  pleads  in  sex  assault  case BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  Bristol  man  on  Monday  pleaded  innocent  in  Addi-­ son  County  Superior  Court,  criminal  division,  to  a  felony  count  of  sexual  assault  without  consent,  stemming  from  allegations  that  he  had  non-­ consensual  sex  earlier  this  month  with  a  woman  described  by  authori-­ ties  as  being  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;diminished  mental  capacity.â&#x20AC;?

Andrew  A.  Carter,  42,  was  or-­ dered  held  for  lack  of  $25,000  bail  as  he  answers  to  a  charge  that  carries  a  potential  punishment  of  three  years  to  life  in  prison  and  up  to  a  $25,000  ¿QH $ FRXUW DI¿GDYLW SUHSDUHG E\ LQ-­ vestigating  Vermont  State  Police  Trooper  Adria  C.  Pickin  of  the  New  Haven  barracks  indicates  the  com-­ SODLQW DJDLQVW &DUWHU ZDV ¿OHG E\ Adult  Protective  Services  (APS)  RQ $XJ $Q $36 RI¿FLDOV WROG state  police  that  the  victim  in  this  case  had  the  mental  capacity  of  a  10-­year-­old,  according  to  court  re-­ cords.

Pickin  interviewed  the  victim  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  also  a  Bristol  resident  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  who  al-­ leged  that  Carter  had  come  into  her  house  and  had  sexual  intercourse  with  her  without  her  consent,  ac-­ FRUGLQJ WR WKH DIÂżGDYLW 7KH YLFWLP told  police  she  did  not  know  what  the  word  â&#x20AC;&#x153;consentâ&#x20AC;?  meant  and  she Â

did  not  know  what  could  potentially  happen  when  a  person  has  sex,  ac-­ cording  to  court  records.

The  victim  told  police  that  Cart-­ erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  expression  for  sex  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;jack  rabbitâ&#x20AC;?  and  that  she  had  told  him,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  to  play  that  game,â&#x20AC;?  DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH DIÂżGDYLW 6KH WROG police  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;while  it  was  happening,  I  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  say  anything.  Afterwards,  he  brought  me  candy  and  chips  to  keep  me  quiet,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  court  records.

The  woman  alleged  that  Carter  has  sexually  assaulted  her  â&#x20AC;&#x153;several  WLPHV ´ DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH DIÂżGDYLW Carter  told  state  police  that  he  had  known  the  woman  for  10  to  12  years,  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  totally  disabled,â&#x20AC;?  and  that  he  had  visited  her  at  her  house  to  watch  television,  according  to  the  af-­ ÂżGDYLW +H DOOHJHG WKDW KH KDG DVNHG the  woman  if  â&#x20AC;&#x153;she  wanted  to  have  a  little  fun,â&#x20AC;?  and  claimed  she  did  not  decline,  which  he  said  led  to  a  con-­ sensual  sexual  encounter,  according  to  court  records.

Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  prior  criminal  record  in-­ cludes  a  variety  of  offenses,  includ-­ ing  petit  larceny,  burglary,  grand  larceny,  unlawful  trespass,  driving  XQGHU WKH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH GULYLQJ ZLWK a  suspended  license,  possession  of  marijuana,  and  taking  game  by  ille-­ gal  means.

Man  faces  lewd  &  lascivious  charge VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  Vergennes  man  on  Monday  pleaded  innocent  in  Addison  County  Superior  Court,  criminal  division,  to  a  felony  charge  of  lewd  and  lascivious  conduct  with  a  child,  in  connection  with  an  al-­ leged  incident  in  the  Little  City  on  June  6.

It  was  on  June  9  that  Vergennes  Police  Chief  George  Merkel  asked  the  Addison  County  Unit  for  Spe-­ cial  Investigations  (ACUSI)   to  look  into  a  possible  sexual  assault  on  a  child.  Detective  Sgt.  Ruth  Whitney  interviewed  a  witness  who  alleged  seeing  Darrell  Tucker,  57,  chasing  a  boy  in  the  yard  of  his  Main  Street  home.  The  witness  alleged  seeing  Tucker  pull  the  boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pants  down,  then  climb  on  top  of  the  boy,  fol-­ lowed  by  the  sounds  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;smacks  DQG KLWWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;HVK OLNH D KDQG KLWWLQJ D EXWW ´ DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH DIÂżGDYLW The  police  investigation  indicated  that  the  boy  was  a  family  friend  who  had  been  spending  much  time  at  the  Tucker  house  during  the  past  year,  including  many  weekends,  for  rec-­ reational  activities  and  occasional  chores,  according  to  court  records.

Police  interviewed  the  boy,  who  alleged  the  incident  was  just  â&#x20AC;&#x153;wres-­ tling  and  grabbing,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  WKH DIÂżGDYLW 8SRQ IXUWKHU TXHV-­ tioning,  the  victim  alleged  to  police Â

that  Tucker  had  grabbed  his  geni-­ tals,  an  incident  he  said  lasted  â&#x20AC;&#x153;for  about  30  seconds  or  less,â&#x20AC;?  accord-­ ing  to  court  records.

The  boy  also  told  police  that  Tucker  had  shown  him  a  porno-­ graphic  video  several  months  ear-­ OLHU DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH DIÂżGDYLW 7KH youth  told  police  he  did  not  believe  Tucker  intended  the  incident  that  oc-­ curred  in  the  yard  to  be  in  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;sexual,  rapist  or  pedophile  way,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  court  records.

State  police  interviewed  Tucker  on  June  16.  Tucker  said  he  and  the  boy  were  â&#x20AC;&#x153;horsing  aroundâ&#x20AC;?  in  the  \DUG ORRNLQJ IRU ÂżVKLQJ ZRUPV according  to  court  records.  Tucker  claimed  that  at  one  point,  the  boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  knee  was  on  his  shorts,  resulting  in  his  shorts  getting  caught  and  ripped,  DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH DIÂżGDYLW 7XFNHU then  said  he  jumped  off  the  ground  and  grabbed  the  boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  shorts,  pull-­ ing  them  part-­way  down,  according  WR WKH DIÂżGDYLW 7XFNHU WROG SROLFH he  never  touched  the  boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  genitals  and  that  he  had  never  shown  the  boy  any  pornographic  movies,  ac-­ cording  to  court  records.

Conviction  on  a  felony  charge  of  lewd  and  lascivious  conduct  with  a  child  carries  a  potential  sentence  of  two  to  15  years  in  jail  and/or  up  to  D ¿QH

Resident  charged  in  assault  on  woman EAST  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Leo  F.  Hotte  Jr.,  46,  of  East  Middlebury  pleaded  innocent  at  the  Addison  County  Courthouse  on  Monday  to  four  misdemeanor  charges  stem-­ ming  from  an  alleged  domestic  as-­ sault  that  occurred  on  July  4.

Hotte  is  charged  with  two  counts  of  domestic  assault,  one  count  of  unlawful  mischief  and  one  count  of  interfering  with  access  to  emer-­ gency  services  in  connection  with  the  incident,  allegedly  occurring  at  an  East  Middlebury  home.  Middle-­ bury  police  allege  through  court  records  that  Hotte  had  an  argument  with  a  woman,  whom  he  struck  in  the  throat,  according  to  court  re-­ CORRECTION:  An  Aug.  1  in-­ cident  in  the  Vergennes  Police  Log  that  ran  in  the  Aug.  7  edition  of  the  Independent  HUURQHRXVO\ LGHQWL¿HG a  Ferrisburgh  resident  as  receiving  a  ticket  for  possession  of  marijuana.  Police  Chief  George  Merkel  said  he  mistakenly  provided  the  Independent  with  the  name,  and  the  person  who  actually  got  the  ticket  was  a  juvenile.  We  regret  the  error.

CORRECTION:  The  Commu-­ nity  Forum  that  ran  on  Page  5  of  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  edition  was  credited  to  the  wrong  writer.  The  opinion  piece  headlined  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vermont,  nation  must  address  social  issuesâ&#x20AC;?  was  written  by  Bill  Schubart,  a  Vermont  entre-­ preneur,  author  and  commentator  on  VPR.  We  regret  the  error.

cords.  Hotte  then  allegedly  struck  the  womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  son  on  his  right  cheek  when  he  confronted  him  about  the  incident,  according  to  Middle-­ bury  police.  Hotte  is  also  accused  of  tossing  away  the  womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cell  phone  when  she  attempted  to  report  the  incident  to  police,  and  cutting  the  valve  stem  to  the  front  left  tire  RI KHU FDU WR Ă&#x20AC;DWWHQ LW DFFRUGLQJ WR court  records.

Hotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  criminal  record  includes  past  charges  of  driving  under  the  LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH PXOWLSOH GULYLQJ ZLWK a  suspended  license  (multiple),  re-­ sisting  arrest,  attempting  to  elude  D SROLFH RIÂżFHU DQG XQODZIXO PLV-­ chief.

Tearing  it  up A  CREW  RIPS  out  the  sidewalk  along  the  Battell  Bridge  in  Middlebury  Tuesday.  The  replacement  project  has  been  responsible  for  some  VLQJOH ODQH WUDI¿F WKURXJK GRZQWRZQ WKLV ZHHN Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Downtown  Middlebury  land  draws  interest By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middlebury  has  received  unsolicited  inquiries  from  a  handful  of  entrepreneurs  in-­ terested  in  developing  the  so-­called  â&#x20AC;&#x153;economic  development  initiative  (EDI)â&#x20AC;?  parcel  off  Bakery  Lane  in  the  GRZQWRZQ 7RZQ RIÂżFLDOV DUH QRZ drafting  a  formal  request  for  propos-­ als  intended  to  yield  one  or  more  ap-­ plications  to  transform  the  1.7-­acre  property  into  a  commercial-­retail-­ RIÂżFH KXE The  land  in  question  roughly  ex-­ tends  from  behind  the  Ilsley  Library  to  the  Otter  Creek  waterfront.  A  frac-­ tion  of  that  property  has  been  owned  by  the  town,  with  the  majority  (78  percent)  owned  by  Middlebury  Col-­ lege.  For  years  now,  college  and  town  leaders  have  discussed  the  possibility  of  jointly  marketing  the  land  to  a  de-­ veloper  to  build  a  project  that  might  include  a  parking  garage  along  with  SHUKDSV VWRUHV RIÂżFHV DQG PD\EH even  a  residential  component.

This  past  March,  the  college  gave  its  share  of  the  EDI  land  to  the  town  as  a  gift,  thereby  allowing  the  com-­ munity  to  market  the  entire  parcel  as  LW VHHV ¿W Middlebury  Assessor  Bill  Benton  estimated  the  value  of  the  entire  EDI  parcel  at  $1.6  million  in  2011.

Jamie  Gaucher,  director  of  Middle-­ WKH KLJK SURÂżOH SDUFHO GHYHORSHG EXU\ÂśV 2IÂżFH RI %XVLQHVV 'HYHORS-­ Gaucher  said  the  RFP  will  be  shaped  ment  &  Innovation,  is  excited  to  get  by  public  feedback.  Along  with  get-­ the  ball  rolling  in  development  of  the  ting  the  best  value  for  Middlebury,  parcel. he  said  the  RFP  will  likely  touch  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  will  change  the  landscape  of  on  such  project  priorities  as  sus-­ downtown  Middlebury  tainability,  accessibility,  for  probably  the  next  100  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will aesthetics  and  embrac-­ years,â&#x20AC;?  Gaucher  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;?  construc-­ be a publicly ing  Gaucher  and  Middle-­ tion.  Gaucher  said  that  bury  Town  Planner  Eric  available any  venture(s)  proposed  Blair  are  drafting  an  RFP  system for  the  EDI  spot  should  that  will  be  vetted  by  a  lo-­ to judge complement,  and  not  cal  ad  hoc  committee  and  compete  with,  existing  and grade then  posted  for  applicants   downtown  stores. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  probably  by  early  next  responses â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  will  be  a  pub-­ year,  according  to  Gau-­ to these licly  available  system  cher. to  judge  and  grade  re-­ individual In  the  meantime,  some  sponses  to  these  individ-­ prospective  developers  proposals.â&#x20AC;? ual  proposals,â&#x20AC;?  Gaucher  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jamie said. have  already  inquired  Gaucher about  the  property,  includ-­ Helping  to  vet  the  RFP  ing  a  local  group,  Gaucher  and  process  going  for-­ noted.  He  said  that  he  is  not  at  liberty  ward  will  be  a  committee  that  in-­ to  divulge  the  names  of  the  interested  cludes  Blair,  Gaucher,  Town  Manag-­ parties.  He  did  say  some  of  the  inqui-­ er  Kathleen  Ramsay  and  Selectmen  ries  have  come  from  people  with  ex-­ Dean  George  and  Nick  Artim.  The  SHULHQFH EXLOGLQJ KRWHOV RIÂżFH UHWDLO committee  has  met  once  thus  far  and  and  parking  garages. will,  in  the  coming  months,  decide  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  really  are  multi-­dimension-­ such  issues  as  whether  the  EDI  land  al  ideas,  at  this  point,â&#x20AC;?  Gaucher  said. will  be  leased  or  sold  to  the  even-­ The  RFP  will  lay  out  some  of  the  tual  developer,  and  whether  one  or  communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  expectations  and  pref-­ multiple  proposals  for  the  site  will  erences  on  how  it  would  like  to  see  ¿QG WKHLU ZD\ WR WKH 0LGGOHEXU\

Development  Review  Board.  Any  proposals  will  have  to  successfully  go  through  DRB  review,  as  well  as  pass  any  necessary  state  permitting  hurdles.

0DUNHWLQJ RI WKH (', ODQG ÂżJXUHV to  generate  a  lot  of  interest  from  lo-­ cal  residents  and  merchants,  who  during  the  next  two  years  will  see  many  changes  to  the  downtown.  The  biggest  changes  will  include  demoli-­ tion  of  the  Lazarus  building  next  to  Printerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Alley;Íž  replacement  of  the  railroad  overpasses  on  Merchants  Row  and  Main  Street  with  a  tunnel;Íž  and  the  construction  of  a  new  town  RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ DW 0DLQ 6W WKDW will  supplant  the  current  municipal  building/gym  at  94  Main  St.  (which  will  be  turned  into  a  public  park).

For  now,  area  merchants  seem  upbeat  about  the  notion  that  an  EDI  enterprise  could  draw  more  shop-­ pers  into  the  downtown,  accord-­ ing  to  Ben  Wilson,  president  of  the  Better  Middlebury  Partnership.  He  believes  a  project  would  also  inject  some  new  life  into  what  he  now  be-­ lieves  is  an  under-­used,  prime  loca-­ tion  adjacent  to  the  visually  alluring  Otter  Creek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  will  require  input  and  plan-­ ning,  and  it  will  need  to  be  done  thoughtfully,â&#x20AC;?  Wilson  said.

severely  injured  while  attending  a  Field  Days  event  in  the  fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  66-­ year  history.  He  said  that  the  only  other  severe  injury  he  could  recall  occurred  25  to  30  years  ago,  when  a  tractor  driver  was  injured  when  the  weight  from  a  towed  sled  fell  on  him.

Foster  said  that  both  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  and  the  Vermont  Tractor  Pullers  Association  carry  liability  insurance.

Lisa  Bowdish,  the  secretary  of  the  Vermont  Tractor  Pullers  Associa-­ tion,  said  the  organization  has  been  advised  by  an  attorney  not  to  answer Â

Benj  Deppman,  another  member  of  the  fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  board  of  directors,  said  the  board  wishes  the  best  for  the  in-­ jured  spectator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  obviously  very  concerned,  and  we  hope  the  person  has  a  speedy  recovery,â&#x20AC;?  Deppman  said.

Accident  (Continued  from  Page  2A) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  was  about  6  feet  in  diam-­ eter  and  weighed  about  400  to  600  pounds  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  landed  on  him.  He  added  that  rescue  crews  were  already  on  scene  in  the  event  of  an  accident,  and  were  quickly  able  to  treat  the  man. Âł7KHUH ZHUH D ORW RI ÂżUVW UHVSRQG-­ ers  in  the  crowd,  and  they  did  a  great  job,â&#x20AC;?  Keeler  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;One  accident  is  too  many,  but  if  you  look  at  it  this  way,  it  could  have  been  a  lot  worse.â&#x20AC;?

Foster  said  to  his  knowledge,  this  LV WKH ¿UVW WLPH D VSHFWDWRU KDV EHHQ

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questions  about  the  incident.  She  de-­ clined  to  provide  any  details  about  what  transpired  Saturday  evening.

Keeler  said  the  sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  depart-­ PHQW ZRXOG ÂżOH QR UHSRUW DV WKH accident  did  not  occur  on  a  public  highway.

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Letters

Guest  Editorial

to the Editor

Doug  Racineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ouster  and  the  lessons  learned :KHQ WKH KHDG RI D VWDWH DJHQF\ LV ÂżUHG WKH UHDVRQV IRU WKH GLV-­ missal  should  be  required  reading  for  other  agency  heads  and  poten-­ tial  successors.  That  is  particularly  true  in  the  case  of  ousted  Agency  of  Human  Services  Secretary  Doug  Racine.

Mr.  Racine  was  told  Tuesday  his  services  would  no  longer  be  needed,  that  the  Shumlin  administration  was  looking  for  someone  more  engaging,  someone  with  stronger  management  skills.  He  was  immediately  replaced  by  Dr.  Harry  Chen,  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Health  Com-­ missioner,  who  will  serve  on  an  interim  basis.

The  dismissal  was  a  complete  surprise  to  Mr.  Racine,  who  said  he  KDG QR LQNOLQJ KLV WDOHQWV ZHUHQÂśW VXIÂżFLHQW IRU WKH MRE To  a  potential  successor,  that  would  be  lesson  number  one.  When  you  manage  an  agency  responsible  for  half  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  employees  and  40  percent  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  budget,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  given  that  what  you  do  and  how  you  do  it  will  be  the  subject  of  intense  scrutiny.  Knowing  what  the  boss  thinks  of  your  direction  and  efforts  is  axiomatic.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  called  com-­ munication.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  your  job  to  know  what  the  boss  thinks  of  your  work.

Lesson  number  two:  In  the  political  world,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  understood  that  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  put  the  governor  (your  boss)  in  a  situation  that  makes  him  look  weak.  When  your  agency  has  a  problem,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  you  that  takes  the  heat.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  you  that  offers  the  explanations.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  your  job  to  make  the  governor  look  as  if  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  made  the  correct  choice  in  choosing  you  to  be  part  of  his  cabinet.

When  the  agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Department  for  Children  and  Families  was  be-­ ing  blamed  for  policy  failures  in  the  deaths  of  three  young  children  this  year,  Mr.  Racine  was  largely  absent  from  the  discussion.  He  was  quoted  as  saying  that  he  found  his  value  to  be  a  leader  who  stayed  above  the  fray.

He  forced  the  governor  to  be  the  one  doing  the  explaining.

And  stay  above  the  fray,  he  did.  For  the  three-­plus  years  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  VHUYHG DV VHFUHWDU\ KLV SXEOLF SURÂżOH KDV EHHQ PDUNHG E\ RQH SKUDVH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Doug  Racine?â&#x20AC;?  The  governor  was  always  the  one  forced  WR ÂżOO WKH YRLG Allowing  that  to  happen  was  Mr.  Racineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mistake.  Allowing  it  to  continue  was  Mr.  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  Lesson  number  three:  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  than  a  numbers  job.  Mr.  Racine  insists  the  agency  was  being  well  run  and  that  his  focus  was  being  placed  on  a  results-­based  agenda  to  be  able  to  measure  what  the  department  does,  and  how  well  it  does  it.

Fair  enough.  But  his  agency  is  spending  more,  not  less,  and  if  the  agency  has  made  progress,  no  one  knows  about  it.  Managing  this  DJHQF\ ZLWK VL[ GHSDUWPHQWV HPSOR\HHV DQG D ELOOLRQ budget,  requires  someone  better  at  steering  the  ship  than  paddling  the  oars.  The  person  who  eventually  succeeds  Mr.  Racine  (assuming  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  is  re-­elected)  needs  to  acknowledge  these  lessons.  Equally  important,  will  be  the  understanding  reached  between  the  governor  and  Mr.  Racineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  successor  about  expectations  and  how  they  are  to  be  managed.

The  person  who  manages  the  Agency  of  Human  Services  is  responsible  for  programs  that  touch  a  huge  swathe  of  the  Vermont  population.  He  or  she  will  need  to  be  given  permission  to  innovate,  to  search  for  best  practices,  and  to  hire  the  talent  necessary  to  break  the  inertia  that  paralyzes  current  operations.  This  will  be  doubly  important  as  the  state  continues  its  march  toward  a  single  payer  health  care  system,  a  process  that  rests  at  the  center  of  the  agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  responsibilities.

Then,  there  is  lesson  number  four:  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  a  political  position.  When  Mr.  Shumlin  was  elected  he  tried  to  assemble  his  â&#x20AC;&#x153;team  of  rivalsâ&#x20AC;?  by  appointing  three  of  his  political  challengers  to  his  cabinet.  Mr.  Racine  lost  his  primary  battle  to  Mr.  Shumlin  by  189  votes.  His  â&#x20AC;&#x153;rewardâ&#x20AC;?  was  his  cabinet  position.

Sometimes  that  works.  Most  often  it  does  not.  Particularly  with  an  agency  the  size  and  scope  of  the  Agency  of  Human  Services.

The  inclination  to  continue  in  a  political  vein  should  no  longer  ex-­ ist.  Given  the  agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  problems,  its  size,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  growing  costs  and  the  health  care  challenges  ahead,  it  would  be  advisable  to  search  far  and  wide  for  the  best  talent  imaginable.  /HVVRQ QXPEHU ÂżYH 2QH PLVWDNH VKRXOGQÂśW EH IROORZHG E\ DQ-­ other.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Emerson  Lynn,  St.  Albans  Messenger

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Hurrah  to  Chris  Bray,  Claire  Ayer  and  Willem  Jewett  for  their  magisterial  letter  to  Gov.  Shumlin,  published  in  the  Aug.  7  issue  of  the  Addison  Independent,  laying  out  in  compelling  detail  and  with  impecca-­ ble  logic  why  the  Phase  II  pipeline  to  service  the  paper  mill  in  Ticon-­ deroga  should  not  be  approved  by  the  Public  Service  Board.  Since  the  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inputs  into  the  PSBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  deliberations  will  SOD\ D VLJQLÂżFDQW UROH LQ LWV GHFL-­ sion  our  Addison  County  legisla-­ tors  rightly  ask  that  this  process  be  â&#x20AC;&#x153;fact-­based  and  non-­politicalâ&#x20AC;?  and  that  he  respond.  So  far  the  governor,  often  busy  fundraising  for  the  governorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  as-­ sociation  and  himself,  has  shrouded  himself  in  Sphinx-­like  public  silence.  It  would  be  a  great  step  forward  if  he  would  respond  to  our  representativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  crystal-­clear  analy-­ sis  and  let  Addison  County  voters  know  where  he  stands  and  why.  If  he  agrees  with  them  on  this  issue  of  major  local  concern  he  should  say  so  and  act  accordingly.  If  not  we  should  know  why.  It  is  only  through  such  public  discussion,  and  not  in  the  deal-­ making  atmosphere  of  Montpelierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  back  rooms,  that  real  democracy  FDQ Ă&#x20AC;RXULVK George  Jaeger New  Haven

Folks  proved  to  be  truly  helpful Cow  clipper ISABELLA  WILLIAMS  HELPS  trim  a  cow  before  the  4-­H  Dairy  Show  conformation  class  judging  at  the  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  last  week.

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Rowing  and  growing  on  the  water When  I  was  four,  my  dad  made  me  a  small,  wooden  rowboat.  It  was  simply  but  sturdily  built,  with  a  var-­ nished  seat  and  two  slender  oars.  When  it  came  time  to  paint  it,  I  insisted  that  it  be  orange.  I  named  it  7HUULÂżF,  in-­ spired  by  the  words  written  by  the  spider  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Web,â&#x20AC;?  which  was  being  read  to  me  at  home.  I  became  a  master  rower,  or  so  I  thought  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  agile  and  quick  in  my  little  ship.  I  learned  how  to  row  before  I  learned  how  to  write,  and  much  as  a  writer  wields  a  pen,  I  rowed  around  in  7HUULÂżF wielding  my  oars  in  a  quest  for  discovery.

I  spent  many  lazy  afternoons  at  Kingsland  Bay  in  Ferrisburgh,  a  base-­ By  Mary ball  cap  pulled  low  over  my  braids  and  Langworthy a  life  jacket  carefully  buckled  over  my  frame.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  row  into  a  thicket  of  reeds  and  crouch  stealthily  in  my  vessel,  peering  out  at  the  world  through  toilet  paper  tube  binocu-­ lars.  I  watched  as  people  lay  on  shore  tanning.  I  looked  up  DW WKH ELUGV WKDW Ă&#x20AC;RDWHG KLJK DERYH PH SRVWXODWLQJ WKDW they  were  probably  pterodactyls,  and  that  I  was  making  a  VKRFNLQJ VFLHQWLÂżF GLVFRYHU\ DW WKDW YHU\ PRPHQW , Ă&#x20AC;RDWHG DURXQG WKH ED\ ZLWK DQ XQVWRSSDEOH LPDJLQD-­ tion  and  a  foil-­wrapped  peanut  butter  sandwich,  cut  di-­ agonally  just  the  way  I  liked  them.  I  pretended  I  was  an  Indian,  stalking  along  the  beach  with  a  pointed  stick  in  pursuit  of  elusive,  venomous,  wild  beasts.  Every  shard  of  EURNHQ JODVV RU REORQJ VWRQH ZDV D WUHDVXUH DQG , ÂżOOHG DQG UHÂżOOHG P\ SRFNHWV ZLWK WKH ORRW My  parents,  to  their  credit,  probably  kept  these  trea-­ sures  just  long  enough  for  me  to  forget  them  before  they Â

returned  them  to  the  shore,  where  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  likely  discover  them  again  with  the  same,  unknowingly  recycled  excite-­ ment.  The  afternoon  would  draw  on  and  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  see  my  father  beckoning  me  back  toward  the  beach.  Unbeknownst  to  the  intrepid  explorer,  he  of  course  had  been  watching  my  adventures  carefully  all  along.  My  dad  would  put  7HUULÂżF  on  top  of  the  car  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  drive  home,  music  crackling  faintly  through  the  speakers  of  our  rusty  blue  Ford  Escort.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  chatter  and  laugh  and  relate  my  glorious  adven-­ tures  to  my  mother,  enhancing  details  and  adding  intriguing  plot  twists  for  effect.  My  mother  likely  endorsed  any  reports  of  seeing  pterodactyls;Íž  I  had  inherited  her  tendency  to  make  claims  of  impossible  animal  sightings.  7HUULÂżF  has  been  in  the  basement  for  10  years  now.  The  orange  paint  has  lost  its  luster  and  the  radiant  varnish  is  blistered  in  spots.  The  oars  are  worn;Íž  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  tired  from  the  abuse  and  misuse  I  subjected  them  to  in  my  childhood.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  outgrown  7HUULÂżF.  She  is  too  small,  too  fragile  for  my  full-­grown  self,  who  eats  her  peanut  butter  sandwiches  even  when  they  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  cut  right  and  looks  at  the  world  through  binoculars  with  tangible  lenses  now.

However,  I  hope  to  never  outgrow  an  appreciation  for  lazy  August  afternoons,  the  drone  of  cicadas,  or  the  creak  of  a  rowboatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  oarlock.  Even  if  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  rowing  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;grownup  boatâ&#x20AC;?  now,  I  will  always  strive  to  row  slowly,  look  for  beauty  in  beach  debris,  and  forever  keep  an  eye  out  for  pterodactyls.

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I  bought  a  car  this  past  December.  While  I  had  been  the  engine,  instead  of  turning  over,  made  a  sound  like  an  PRVWO\ FRQFHUQHG DERXW ÂżQGLQJ VRPHWKLQJ UHOLDEOH , DG-­ anguished  rhinoceros  stuck  in  a  mud  hole. mit  the  carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  extensive  bells  and  whistles  came  as  a  wel-­ I  looked  in  the  ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  manual  under  â&#x20AC;&#x153;rhinoceros,  an-­ come  bonus.  Over  the  past  eight  months,  however,  they  guished,â&#x20AC;?  and  found  this:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;1.  Get  thee  to  a  service  center.  have  turned  me  into  a  spoiled,  though  very  comfortable,  2.  Expect  the  worst.â&#x20AC;? brat.  The  mechanic  called  me  later  that  day  to  say  a  few  Back  in  2011,  I  had  bought  a  rapidly  decaying  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99  Honda  things,  starting  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;teeth  strippedâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;engine  seizedâ&#x20AC;?  Civic  for  next  to  nothing.  Though  it  looked  like  something  DQG ÂżQLVKLQJ ZLWK ÂłP\ GHHSHVW FRQGROHQFHV ´ a  drifter  might  grudgingly  call  home,  I  thought  highly  of  The  Civic  was  dead. that  car.  It  ran  well,  for  the  most  part.  I  7ZR GD\V ODWHU , SXW GRZQ just  had  to  be  careful  not  to  park  it  too  on  a  2009  RAV4  and  drove  it  off  the  close  to  the  road,  as  passing  wreckers  lot,  sad  to  have  taken  on  a  car  pay-­ kept  trying  to  tow  it  away. ment  but  giddy  about  all  the  included  The  car  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  pretty.  I  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  proud  options:  sunroof,  Bluetooth,  airbags  to  be  driving  it.  But  it  was  a  crucial  el-­ everywhere,  power  everything,  pollen  ement  in  my  master  plan  to  get  out  of  control  venting,  heated  seats  (which  I  the  cycle  of  endless  car  payments  that  have  discovered  are  the  greatest  Ver-­ had  dogged  us  for  so  many  years.  The  mont  winter  coping  mechanism  since Â

By Jessie Raymond the  electric  blanket),  and  two  cup  hold-­ plan  was  simple: Step  1:  Buy  a  cheap  old  car. ers  per  rider  because,  well,  hydration  is  Step  2:  Sock  away  the  equivalent  of  important. a  car  payment  every  month  for  four  years.

Drivers  of  2014  cars  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  now  come  standard  with  Step  3:  Buy  a  newer  car  for  cash  in  2015,  using  the  mon-­ back-­up  cameras,  on-­board  GPS  systems  and,  on  the  LX  ey  we  had  saved. models,  time  travel  capabilities  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  impressed.  It  would  have  been  a  foolproof  plan,  had  it  not  depended  But  when  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  moved  up  from  a  car  like  my  Honda,  on  the  optimistic  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and,  some  would  say,  naĂŻve  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  as-­ where  the  only  extra  was  a  tree-­shaped  air  freshener,  you  sumption  that  the  car  would  make  it  four  years. appreciate  every  little  thing.

7KLQJV ZHQW SUHWW\ ZHOO DW ÂżUVW , VDYHG XS LQ D For  a  while. year.  But  then  the  twist  ties  and  chewing  gum  holding  the  And  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  problem.  Recently,  for  instance,  the  aux-­ car  together  started  to  give  out.  From  that  point  on,  the  cost  iliary  button  on  the  RAV4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stereo  suddenly  stopped  work-­ of  keeping  the  thing  running  and  in  one  piece  impeded  any  ing,  meaning  I  can  no  longer  play  music  or  podcasts  from  further  savings. my  cell  phone  through  the  carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  speakers.  This  enraged  In  early  December,  when  I  paid  to  replace  yet  anoth-­ me.  For  days  I  drove  around  muttering,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look  at  me.  I  er  rusted-­out  part-­of-­many-­dollars,  I  began  to  question  am  driving  a  RAV4  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Limited,  no  less.  Do  I  look  like  the  whether  it  was  worth  it  to  keep  pouring  money  into  the  kind  of  person  who  should  have  to  listen  to  iTunes  directly  sad  old  thing. from  her  phone?  I  think  not.â&#x20AC;?

I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  question  it  for  long.  One  cold  morning  (See  Raymond,  Page  5A)

Around the bend

My  engine  overheated  in  Bran-­ don  Friday  evening.  I  was  putting  DQWLIUHH]H LQWR WKH RYHUĂ&#x20AC;RZ ZKHQ D stranger  came  up  to  me  and  helped  me  diagnose  what  was  wrong,  get  air  out  of  the  system,  and  assured  me  it  was  OK  to  drive  home  to  Middlebury.  When  I  asked  him  what  I  could  pay  him,  he  said  to  Pay  It  Forward.

I  needed  my  car  to  drive  my  boys  to  camp  in  North  Hero  on  Sunday,  so  the  next  morning,  when  my  normal  car  repair  shop  was  full,  I  ended  up  at  Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Auto.  Tyler  had  it  looked  at  promptly  and  determined  I  had  a  slow  leak  in  my  water  pump.  Knowing  this,  I  was  able  to  drive  to  North  Hero  the  QH[W GD\ DQG WKHQ JHW P\ FDU Âż[HG Monday.  Tyler  refused  any  payment  too  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  so  I  told  him  I  would  Pay  It  Forward.

We  live  in  an  awesome  place  not  only  with  beautiful  mountains,  lakes  and  rivers,  great  restaurants,  etc.,  but  also  with  pretty  special  people.

Holly  Ferguson Middlebury Â

Candidate  would  represent  all  well First,  a  disclosure:  Fred  Baser  is  my  brother-­in-­law  and  has  been  for  over  40  years.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  happy  to  sup-­ port  him  as  he  starts  his  campaign  to  represent  the  towns  of  Bristol,  Lincoln,  Starksboro  and  Monkton  in  the  Vermont  Legislature.

I  do  this  with  a  total  disregard  for  those  descriptive  letters  D,  R  or  I,  which  unfortunately  pigeon-­ holes  anyone  running  for  an  elected  position.  I  candidly  and  sadly  admit  that  all  too  often  in  the  past  I,  too,  have  limited  my  vote  to  one  of  these  descriptive  letters  and  to  this  I  say  mea  culpa.  Times  are  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a-­changingâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;party  loyaltyâ&#x20AC;?  as  the  be  all  and  end  all  will  hopefully  go  the  way  of  the  dinosaurs.

Fred  Baser  is  an  excellent  ex-­ ample  of  what  our  representatives  should  be.  He  is  honest,  intelligent  and  well  rounded.  He  is  someone  whose  dedication,  hard  work  and  awareness  of  the  need  for  consen-­ sus  have  made  him  a  success.  He  has  earned  the  respect  and  trust  of  those  who  have  worked  with  him.  His  ample  and  varied  services  to  the  FRPPXQLW\ KLV ¿QDQFLDO DFXPHQ knowledge  and  experience  in  the  area  of  health  insurance  all  demon-­ strate  his  ability  to  work  with  others  in  a  positive  manner.  He  has  set  an  admirable  benchmark  regarding  what  is  needed  in  Montpelier.

I  urge  voters  to  ask  Fred  and  oth-­ ers  seeking  election  the  questions  relevant  to  our  times  and  elicit  their  opinions  and  not  just  the  party  line,  which  to  date,  in  my  opinion,  has  given  us  less  than  desirable  results.

Yes,  Fred  Baser  is  my  brother-­in-­ law  and  I  like  and  respect  him.  More  than  this,  I  believe  he  is  an  excep-­ WLRQDOO\ TXDOL¿HG FDQGLGDWH ZKR deserves  your  vote  this  November.

Frank  Buonincontro Bristol

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  14,  2014  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

Phase  2  not  related  to  Rutland

Early days at the Valley Voice

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fore  the  interstate,  even  before  elec-­ tricity.  7KH LQWHUYLHZV EURXJKW XV D UHDG-­ ership  among  longtime  locals,  and  WKH FROXPQ ZDV DQ HDUO\ IRUFH LQ reviving  an  interest  in  local  history  beyond  old  furniture  and  portraits  of  Gamaliel  Painter.

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Linda Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, 65, formerly of Forest Dale

Juna Perlee, 94, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Juna  Maude  Perlee,  94,  died  peacefully  in  the  early  hours  of  Aug.  6,  2014,  with  her  devoted  caregivers,  Linda  and  Kirk  Roscoe,  at  her  side.

She  was  born  July  4,  1920,  to  Annabelle  and  Carlton  Bostwick  of  Hinesburg.  She  was  the  youngest  of  eight  children.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband  of  46  years,  Henry  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peteâ&#x20AC;?  Perlee;Íž  her  oldest  son,  James  Henry  Perlee;Íž  and  her  best  friend  and  sister,  Gussie  Levarn.

She  is  survived  by  four  children,  Gail  Perlee  of  Phoenix,  Ariz.,  and  Peter  Perlee,  Flora  Williamson  and  Bruce  Perlee  and  their  families,  all  of  Bristol.  She  leaves  behind  11  grand-­ children,  22  great-­grandchildren  and  two  great-­great-­grandchildren.  She  also  leaves  three  nieces  from  Connecticut  and  our  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little  Sister,â&#x20AC;?  Lynda  Malzac  of  Bristol.

5HODWLYHV VD\ VKH KDG DQ RYHUĂ&#x20AC; RZ LQJ OLIH Âż OOHG ZLWK IDPLO\ IULHQGV DQG her  passion  for  horses.  Farm  work  with  horses  and  taking  Prof.  Beeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Horse  Training  Course  as  a  teen  gained  her  the  knowledge  to  become  an  accomplished  horse  trainer.  She  specialized  in  training  horses  that  were  safe  for  kids  and  taught  good  horsemanship  to  all.

She  organized  the  Bristol  Riding  Club  in  1955  and  with  the  help  of  young  members  and  their  parents  built  the  riding  ring  on  Liberty  Street,  which  is  still  there  today. Â

JUNA  PERLEE Spring  and  fall  junior  horse  shows  and  gymkhanas  were  held  each  year  bringing  in  as  many  as  85  horses  and  hundreds  of  spectators  to  the  ring.  She  would  lead  the  club  members  to  other  area  shows,  on  trail  rides  and  in  parades,  always  there  to  mentor.  She  would  say,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  half  horse, Â

thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  why  I  understand  horses!â&#x20AC;?  Her  family  says  she  was  an  inspi-­ ration  to  all  in  so  many  ways.  Her  hard-­working,  enthusiastic,  strong  sense  of  self  was  an  example  to  follow.  She  worked  over  30  years  as  a  hot  lunch  cook  for  the  Bristol  VFKRROV +HU RZQ NLWFKHQ ZDV Âż OOHG

with  the  air  of  fresh  baked  bread,  pies,  cookies  and  her  delicious  reci-­ pes  she  shared.  Freezing,  canning  and  pickling  the  abundant  harvest  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daddy  Pete,â&#x20AC;?  her  husband,  would  grow  in  their  amazing  garden  was  part  of  her  summer  days  along  with  young  horses  to  train.  Her  kitchen  was  also  a  gathering  place  for  family  and  friends  to  sip  her  famous  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Junaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Iced  Teaâ&#x20AC;?  and  talk  about  horses  and  life.

They  say  she  had  many  words  of  wisdom  to  share  such  as:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  say  no  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  go,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  have  to  work  hard  enough  to  break  a  sweat,  and  have  a  good  belly  laugh  everyday  for  good  health,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone  has  their  faults,  but  I  like  mine,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  can  always  ¿ QG RQH RU WZR JRRG WKLQJV LQ HYHU\ one,  you  just  have  to  look,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  as  pure  as  the  wind  driven  snow  but  not  DV SXUH DV D VQRZĂ&#x20AC; DNH ´ DQG Âł1HUH´ XVHG DIWHU Âż QLVKLQJ D WDVN $V RQH who  never  drove  a  car  and  rarely  went  to  the  doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  horse  is  my  transportation,  my  psychiatrist,  my  doctor  and  my  friend.â&#x20AC;?

The  family  says,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ride  on,  Juna!â&#x20AC;?  ³1HUH ´ At  her  request,  no  funeral  or  wake  will  be  held.  A  celebration  of  life  will  be  held  on  Sept.  6,  2014,  starting  at  2  p.m.  at  64  Liberty  St.  in  Bristol.  Donations  in  her  name  can  be  given  to  Bristol  Fire  Department,  Bristol  Rescue  Squad  or  UVM  Morgan  Horse  Farm.  (BYOB,  bring  your  own  FKDLU DQG D GLVK WR VKDUH ¸

Michael Ringey, 60, Cornwall &251:$// ² 0LFKDHO )UDQFLV Ringey,  age  60,  died  Monday,  Aug.  4,  2014,  at  his  home  in  Cornwall.

Michael  was  born  Jan.  10,  1954,  in  Middlebury.  He  was  the  son  of  )UDQFLV DQG &KULVWLQH 3UDWW 5LQJH\ He  grew  up  in  Cornwall  and  gradu-­ ated  from  Middlebury  Union  High  School,  class  of  1972.  He  was  FFA  Treasurer  during  his  senior  year  of  high  school.  He  was  also  a  member  RI WKH ¿ UVW FODVV WR JUDGXDWH IURP WKH Hannaford  Career  Center  in  Forestry  Management.

He  worked  for  Cornwall  Orchard  for  a  short  time  as  a  handyman.  In  1973  he  worked  for  Carrara  Construction.  He  later  worked  for  various  construction  companies  including  Theren  Wolcott,  Bread  Loaf  and  Gevery  Construction.  He  was  employed  by  George  Burnham  for  a  couple  years,  when  in  1980  he  started  his  own  carpentry  business.

Mike  was  a  hard  worker  and  took  great  pride  in  his  work.  He  enjoyed  giving  back  to  the  community  and  taught  his  children  the  importance  of  doing  that  as  well.  He  helped  coach Â

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Michael  is  survived  by  his  loving  ZLIH 3DWULFLD (OGHU 5LQJH\ ZKRP he  married  in  Ryegate  on  July  5,  1980;Íž  his  children,  Christopher,  Brett  and  daughter-­in-­law  Lee  Ann Â

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:LOOH\ 5LQJH\ DQG -DPHVRQ daughter-­in-­law-­to-­be  Jessica  Donnell;Íž  granddaughter  Jordyn  Rose  Marie  Ringey;Íž  his  brother  William  Ringey  and  his  wife  Dorothy  of  Leicester;Íž  his  brother  Marc  Ringey  and  his  wife  Terry  of  Cornwall;Íž  and  KLV VLVWHU 'LDQH 5LQJH\ 6LVVRQ DQG her  husband  Paul  of  Underhill.  Many  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins  also  survive  him,  as  well  as  many  friends  that  he  loved  including  Leonard  and  Linda  Barrett,  Denny  and  Cheryl  Burnham,  A.J.  and  Glenna  Piper  and  1RUP DQG 3DW +RUQEHFN A  gathering  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  Celebration  of  His  Lifeâ&#x20AC;?  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  Aug.  24,  2014  at  1  p.m.,  at  the  Middlebury  Union  High  School  gymnasium,  followed  by  a  small  reception.  If  you  plan  to  attend,  please  bring  a  dish.  Afterwards  a  good  old-­fashioned  Sunday  afternoon  softball  game  with  family  and  friends  will  be  played  in  his  memory.

A  private  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place,  at  a  later  date,  in  the  family  lot,  at  Pleasant  Hill  Cemetery  in  Cornwall.

In loving memory of

Jay Masterson

8/14/67 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9/27/09

Happy 47th Birthday

Ray W. Collins, MD (6/20/1914 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9/14/2013) Elizabeth R. Collins (5/25/1917 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9/16/2009)

We are thankful God gave us 42 years with you.

We miss you more each day. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

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Love always, Dad, Mom, family & friends

MICHAEL  RINGEY ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV PHPRULDO JLIWV PD\ be  made  to  The  Mike  Ringey  Softball/ Baseball  Sportsmanship  Scholarship,  c/o  Friends  of  Middlebury  Baseball  Association,  P.O.  Box  1046,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.

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ROCHESTER  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Hilda  L.  Lizotte,  75,  died  Friday,  Aug.  8,  2014,  at  Fletcher  Allen  Medical  Center  in  Burlington.

She  was  born  Jan.  4,  1939,  in  Rochester,  the  daughter  of  Wilbur  Johnson  and  Barbara  Lawrence.

Hilda  attended  Rochester  schools  and  graduated  from  Rochester  High  School  in  1957.  She  contin-­ ued  her  education  graduating  from  0DU\ )OHWFKHU 6FKRRO RI 1XUVLQJ in  Colchester.  She  was  married  to  Maurice  Lizotte  April  11,  1959,  in  Rochester.  The  Lizottes  lived  in  1RUWK &DUROLQD IRU D VKRUW WLPH ZKLOH Maurice  was  in  the  service.

After  moving  back  to  Rochester  Hilda  worked  as  a  housekeeper  at  Hawk  Mountain.  She  later  worked,  for  several  years,  as  a  cashier  at  The  Store  in  Rochester.  She  had  lived  at  the  Park  House  in  Rochester  for  the  past  few  years.  Her  memberships  included  St.  Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Rochester  and  the  Catholic  Daughters.  Hilda  enjoyed  playing  cards,  bingo  and  going  out  to  lunch  with  friends.  She  especially  loved  being  a  grandmother.

She  is  survived  by  her  daughter,  Lisa  and  husband  Patrick  Whitley  of  Weybridge;͞  two  sons,  Mark  Lizotte  DQG ZLIH (OOHQ %XFNOH\ RI 1HZ &LW\ 1 < DQG *DUWK DQG 7LQD /L]RWWH RI Milton;͞  a  brother,  Wayne  Lawrence  of  Barre;͞  10  grandchildren,  Eric  0F*UDZ 1DWKDQ 0F*UDZ 3DLJH Lizotte,  Kiara  Lizotte,  James  Whitley,  Laura  Whitley,  Brian  Whitley,  Matthew  Lizotte,  Morgan  Lizotte  and  Meg  Lizotte.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Maurice  Lizotte,  in  2002 Â

HILDA  LIZOTTE and  a  son,  Kyle  Lizotte,  in  1986.

A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  at  11  a.m.  Thursday,  Aug.  14,  at  St.  Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Rochester.  Calling  hours  were  held  Wednesday,  Aug.  13,  from  6-­8  p.m.,  at  the  Day  Funeral  Home,  Randolph. ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV PHPRULDO FRQWUL EXWLRQV PD\ EH PDGH WR WKH 1RUULV Cotton  Cancer  Center,  1  Medical  &HQWHU 'ULYH /HEDQRQ 1+ Online  condolences  may  be  left  at  www.dayfunerals.com.

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ORWELL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Robert  J.  Walters  Sr.  died  at  his  home  in  Orwell  on  Aug.  12,  2014,  after  battling  cancer.  He  was  84.

Bob  was  born  on  Dec.  18,  1929,  LQ 3DWHUVRQ 1 - WKH \RXQJHVW RI WKUHH FKLOGUHQ RI 1LFN DQG 5XWK 7LFKOHU :DOWHUV +H JUHZ XS LQ 0LGODQG 3DUN 1 - DQG JUDGXDWHG from  Pompton  Lakes  High  School  in  1947.  Bob  worked  as  a  carpenter  throughout  his  life  and  served  in  the  1DWLRQDO *XDUG IURP WR He  enjoyed  woodworking,  wood-­ carving  and  being  outdoors.

Bob  was  married  to  Joan  Englishmen  from  May  1957  until  her  death  in  2007.  They  had  three  children:  Barbara  Gellman  RI )DUPLQJWRQ 0DLQH 1DQF\ Pistner  of  Williamsport,  Pa.,  and Â

Robert  Walters  Jr.  of  Clarendon,  9W IRXU JUDQGFKLOGUHQ DQG ¿ YH great-­grandchildren.

Prior  to  his  death,  Bob  noted  his  gratitude  to  his  friends  and  neighbors  for  their  kindness,  support  and  assis-­ tance.  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice  provided  wonderful  care  to  Bob,  and  his  family  is  grate-­ ful  for  their  services  and  support.

A  service  will  be  held  on  Monday,  Aug.  18,  at  10  a.m.  at  the  First  Congregational  Church  of  Orwell.  ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV WKH IDPLO\ ZRXOG appreciate  donations  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.

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BARRE  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Linda  Lee  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell,  65,  died  Thursday,  Aug.  7,  2014,  at  Central  Vermont  Medical  Center  in  Berlin,  from  a  series  of  long  term  health  issues.

She  was  born  in  Rutland  on  Aug.  14,  1948.  She  grew  up  in  Forest  Dale  where  she  received  her  early  educa-­ tion.  She  graduated  from  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School,  class  of  1967.  She  moved  to  Barre  from  Burlington  three  months  ago.  Her  relatives  say  she  loved  cats,  visiting  with  friends  and  family  and  socializing.

Surviving  are  her  son,  Richard  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rickâ&#x20AC;?  Baird  of  Salisbury;Íž  and  her  daughter,  Diana  Shewell  of  Sebastian,  Fla.  Several  brothers  and  VLVWHUV Âż YH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ DQG WKUHH great-­grandchildren  also  survive  her.

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Bowled over by a Field Days challenge I  have  loved  Field  Days  since  I  My  brother  is  a  scrawny,  crotch-­ earn  some  extra  points,  I  thought. was  a  young  wife  and  mother  in  ety  intellectual,  and  a  pretty  good  I  was  optimistic  that  this  would  Cornwall.  I  love  all  the  agricul-­ homemaker.  He  has  never  married,  be  my  year.  My  name  would  tural-­based  exhibits  and  activities.  because,  he  says,  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  be  engraved,  But  most  of  all  I  love  that  anyone  never  found  a  woman  along  with  the  can  be  a  participant.   who  could  take  better  other  legendary  I  am  not  a  farmer,  do  not  raise  care  of  him  than  he  homemakers  of  sheep,  do  not  grow  crops,  do  not  can  take  of  himself.  Addison  County,  ride  horses,  do  not  pull  heavy  And  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  probably  on  the  Leona  weights  with  a  tractor,  do  not  mow  fair.  He  can  turn  a  Thompson  Bowl.  hay  by  hand,  and  do  not  wish  to  collar  by  hand  and  And  my  brother  bash  my  old  car  into  other  old  cars.  get  double  the  wear  would  scramble  But  I  do  grow  a  garden  and  keep  out  of  an  old  shirt.  He  for  the  next  year  a  house.  The  Home  and  Garden  IRUDJHV UDPSV ÂżGGOH-­ to  meet  the  chal-­ Building  has  always  been  the  focus  heads  and  wild  ginger,  lenge  he  himself  of  my  participation  at  Field  Days. and  knows  how  to  had  set.  And  I  consider  myself  to  be  a  thor-­ make  a  meal  of  them.  the  best  part  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  oughly  non-­competitive  person.  I  He  can  pickle  and  Addison  County  am  not  attracted  by  the  challenge  jam  and  ferment  with  Fair  and  Field  of  doing  anything  faster  than  some-­ the  best.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  quite  Days  would  be  one  else  can  do  it  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  running,  sure  he  could  learn  to  rocked  by  a  male  not  biking,  not  skiing,  not  walking,  knit,  do  woodworking,  Homemaker  of  not  anything!  But  when  I  learned  perhaps  even  hook  the  Year.  I  could Â

By Abi Sessions about  the  Leona  Thompson  Bowl,  rugs,  given  a  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hardly  wait. awarded  to  the  Homemaker  of  the  lead  time.  His  chal-­ But  it  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  Year,  I  was  intrigued.  Competitive  lenge  was  for  real. my  year.  My  organic  life-­sustain-­ Homemaking,  now  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  So  I  took  it  on;Íž  the  Leona  ing  original  recipe  whole  grain  contest  for  me!

Thompson  Bowl  goat  milk  bread  earned  a  disap-­ So  I  began  became  my  quest.  pointing  white  ribbon,  with  the  am not entering  my  I  knit  an  intri-­ judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comment  â&#x20AC;&#x153;too  dense.â&#x20AC;?  Of  h a n d i c r a f t s ,  cately  patterned  course  it  was  dense;Íž  it  contained  attracted by sewing  and  knit-­ pair  of  mittens  for  all  the  nutrients  you  would  need  the challenge ting,  in  the  Field  my  grandmother,  for  a  month-­long  trek  through  the  Days  compe-­ but  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  give  Himalayas!  The  Leona  Thompson  of doing tition.  And  them  to  her  until  Bowl  winner  earned  a  blue  ribbon  anything faster baked  goods:  after  Field  Days.  with  a  beautifully  decorated  breads,  cook-­ I  sewed  dresses  cake  made  with  Jell-­o.  Perhaps,  than someone LHV PXIÂżQV for  my  daughters.  I  decided,  I  was  competing  in  the  else can do it And  canning:  I  canned  peaches.  wrong  department. peaches,  toma-­ I  pickled  cucum-­ I  gave  up  my  dream  of  having  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not running, toes,  dilly  beans,  bers.  I  baked.  The  my  name  engraved  on  the  Leona  not biking, pickles.  And  Grand  Capstone  Thompson  Bowl  that  day,  and  not skiing, not jam:  strawberry,  to  my  Leona  my  brother  was  free  to  move  to  rhubarb,  and  Thompson  effort  Arizona  without  fear  of  being  walking, not blueberry. was  a  loaf  of  called  a  coward. anything!

I  was  begin-­ bread  of  my  own  I  refocused  my  efforts  after  that  ning  to  get  the  original  recipe.  It  RQ WKH YHJHWDEOH DQG Ă&#x20AC;RZHU GHSDUW-­ hang  of  it  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  was  a  loaf  which  ments,  where  I  could  engage  in  with  a  collection  of  blue  ribbons  ZRXOG VXVWDLQ OLIH LQGHÂżQLWHO\ Competitive  Gardening  with  a  to  prove  it  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  when  my  brother  in  case  no  other  foodstuffs  were  great  deal  of  satisfaction.  Everyone  introduced  a  new  dimension  to  the  available:  Organic  Oatmeal  Whole  can  participate  in  Field  Days,  and  I  competition.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  win  the  Leona  Grain  Goat  Milk  Wheat  Germ  have  found  my  niche.

Thompson  Bowl  next  year,â&#x20AC;?  he  Shredded  Vegetable  Bread.  My  Abi  Sessions  is  a  retired  educa-­ said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  will  win  it  the  following  pride  and  joy.  And  the  milk  being  tor  who  lives  in  Cornwall  with  her  year.â&#x20AC;?  from  my  own  goats  should  surely  husband,  Bill.

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Garden  surprise SHEILA  KHALLADEH  OF  East  Middlebury  stands  next  to  the  towering  common  mullein  plant  that  found  its  way  into  her  garden  this  year.  Common  mullein  is  a  non-­native  biennial  that  can  grow  up  to  10  feet  tall  (for  UHIHUHQFH .KDOODGHK LV IRRW LQFKHV ,WV VHHGV DUH SRSXODU ZLWK $PHULFDQ JROG¿QFKHV DQG LQGLJR EXQWLQJV

SOUTH  BURLINGTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Memorial  High  School  in  South  The  following  Addison  County  Burlington: residents  achieved  honor  roll  First  honors:  Chani  Krech  and  status  for  the  fourth  quarter  of  the  Lindsay  Swanson.

2013-­2014  academic  year  at  Rice  Second  honors:  Merle  Beach, Â

Caroline  Carrara,  Elizabeth  Hunt,  Elizabeth  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara  and  Rachael  Orvis.

Honorable  Mention:  Allison  Hatch  and  Kelly  St.  Marie.

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Green  Mountain  Club  hike  in  Lincoln.  Sunday,  Aug.  17,  Sunset  Ledge.  Hike  to  Sunset  Ledge.  Easy/moderate  2.2  miles  out  and  back;Íž  400-­foot  elevation  gain.  Great  views.  Contact  leader  Mike  Greenwood  at  802-­989-­7434  or  mike802vt@comcast.net  for  meeting  time  and  carpool  information.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  Aug.  17,  9-­10  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Marianne  Boruch  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poetry  (and  )LFWLRQ DV 'LDJQRVLV ´ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  Two-­day  town-­wide  yard  sale  in  Bridport.  Sunday,  Aug.  17,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  around  Bridport.  Rabble  in  Arms  history  weekend  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  Aug.  17,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Bocce  tournament  in  Middlebury.  Maritime  Museum.  Two-­day  event  bringing  history  Friday,  Aug.  15,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Middlebury  alive  as  re-­enactors  in  traditional  boats  on  LCMMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Rec  Field.  Fourth  annual  fundraiser  tourna-­ North  Harbor  recreate  the  1814  British  attack  on  Fort  ment  for  the  Counseling  Service  of  Addison  County.  Cassin,  at  1  p.m.  each  day.  Talk  to  sailors,  soldiers  Info  and  registration:  388-­0302,  ext.  442,  or  email@ and  camp  followers,  see  demonstrations  of  maritime  akensek@csac-­vt-­org.  VNLOOV SUHVHQWDWLRQ RI Âż UHDUPV ERDW PDQHXYHUV Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  open-­air  cooking,  blacksmithing  and  more.  Info:  Friday,  Aug.  15,  9-­10  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  475-­2022  or  www.lcmm.org.  Theatre.  Ursula  Hegi  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  Searching  for  a  Pie  and  Ice  Cream  Social  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  +RPH IRU 8QZHG *LUOV ´ 7R FRQÂż UP Aug.  17,  1-­4  p.m.,  Rokeby  Museum,  Route  7.  Annual  events  and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  extravaganza  of  homemade  pie  and  ice  cream,  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  ZLWK OLYH PXVLF 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH PXVHXP ,QIR Aug.  11.  877-­3406  or  www.rokeby.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family  Fridaysâ&#x20AC;?  craft  activity  Ice  cream  social  and  lawn  games  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  Aug.  15,  in  Hancock.  Sunday,  Aug.  17,  MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adult Classes: Weds. PM 10  a.m.-­noon,  Rokeby  Museum.  2-­4  p.m.,  Hancock  Village  School  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weathervane  Patternsâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farm  lawn.  The  Trustees  and  Friends  of  Pottery on the Wheel, Weds. AM Int/Adv Painting, Mon. PM Animal  Mobile.â&#x20AC;?  Weekly  summer  the  Hancock  Free  Public  Library  Oils, Tues. PM Watercolors, Thurs. AM Oils, Thurs. PM Drawing. make-­and-­take  craft  program.  Cost  host  this  free  event  to  celebrate  the  Children: After school pottery on the wheel Mon. & Weds., $3  per  participant  or  free  with  museum  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  100th  anniversary.  Hand Building on Thurs. Weds., Leonardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop for admission.  Info:  802-­877-­3406  or  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  rokeby@comcast.net.  readings  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  Aug.  Kids. 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 cruise  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Jason  Sunday,  Aug.  17,  7:30-­8:15  p.m.,  Ripton  Community  Aug.  15,  6-­7  p.m.,  leaving  from  Basin  Harbor.  Historian  Anthony,  Rajesh  Parameswaran  and  Kate  Daniels.  Church.  Diana  Bigelow  and  Jim  Stapleton  will  perform  Kevin  Crisman  will  give  a  15-­minute  talk  about  ship-­ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Bigelowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  adaptation  of  this  Mark  Twain  work.  Free.  wrecks  in  Shelburne  Bay  on  Lake  Champlain  and  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  Refreshments  provided.  Donations  will  go  toward  WDNH TXHVWLRQV +H LV WKH DXWKRU RI Âł&RIÂż QV RI WKH )LUHÂż JKWHUVÂś DQQXDO &KLFNHQ %DUEHFXH LQ the  restoration  and  preservation  of  the  church.  Info:  Brave:  Lake  Shipwrecks  of  the  War  of  1812.â&#x20AC;?  Space  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  4:30-­7  p.m.,  388-­1062.  is  limited;Íž  sign  up  at  the  Bixby  Memorial  Library,  at  Ferrisburgh  Fire  Station,  Route  7.  Annual  fund-­ Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  802-­877-­2211  or  at  muir.haman@bixbylibrary.org.  UDLVHU WR EHQHÂż W WKH )HUULVEXUJK )LUH 'HSDUWPHQW Sunday,  Aug.  17,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Cost  $10  per  person.  Cash  bar.  Sponsored  by  the  featuring  Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  famous  secret  barbecue  recipe.  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Maud  Casey  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  Get  here  early  before  the  chicken  sells  out.  DQG 'DYLG 5LYDUG 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Commencement  prelude  carillon  concert  at  Silent  movie  screening  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Aug.  15,  7-­8  p.m.,  Mead  16,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall  and  Community  Aug.  11.  Chapel  and  surrounding  grounds.  George  Matthew  Center,  Route  7.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Show  Peopleâ&#x20AC;?  (1928),  with  live  Jr.,  carillonneur  at  Middlebury  College  and  Norwich  musical  accompaniment  by  Jeff  Rapsis.  Part  of  University,  performs  the  last  concert  in  a  summer-­long  WKH %UDQGRQ 7RZQ +DOOÂśV VXPPHU VLOHQW Âż OP VHULHV series  of  carillon  concerts  featuring  guest  carillon-­ Free,  but  donations  to  the  town  hall  restoration  fund  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Monday,  neurs  from  around  the  world.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www. appreciated.  Info:  www.brandontownhall.org.  Aug.  18,  10:45  a.m.-­12:45  p.m.,  Cubbers  middlebury.edu/arts.  Dan  Kennedy  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Restaurant.  CVAA  sponsors  this  monthly  Patty  Smith  dance  performance  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  16,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Kennedy  event  for  down-­home  cooking  and  friendly  service.  Aug.  15,  8-­9:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Patty  Smith  is  a  composer,  pianist  and  recording  artist.  His  Menu  TBA.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  WUHDGV WKH Âż QH OLQH EHWZHHQ WUDJHG\ DQG FRPHG\ LQ music  is  steeled  with  jazz  and  rock,  along  with  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fool  for  Love,â&#x20AC;?  a  moving  evening  of  original  solo  rhythmic  grooves  and  strong  backbeats.  Tickets  choreography  to  music  from  Puccini  to  Janis  Joplin.  $15.  Reservations  recommended:  802-­465-­4071.  Pie  and  ice  cream  social  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Aug.  18,  6-­8  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  Homemade  ADULT  CONTENT.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  THT  Info:  www.brandon-­music.net  or  www.dankennedy. pie  topped  with  vanilla  ice  cream,  served  with  a  cold  ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ us.  EHYHUDJH 7R EHQHÂż W WKH &KDPSODLQ 9DOOH\ &KULVWLDQ Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  School.  Info:  759-­3311.  Friday,  Aug.  15,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Ripton.  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Eavan  Bolan  and  Josip  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Andrea  Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Aug.  18,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  The  Vergennes  City  Band  1RYDNRYLFK 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO %DUUHWW DQG $ 9DQ -RUGDQ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV plays  in  the  park  every  Monday  night  through  Aug.  18,  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  weather  permitting.  Aug.  11.  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Monday,  Aug.  18,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Ismet  Prcic,  Tiphanie  Yanique  and  Scott  Russell  Sanders.  To  FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO WKURXJK Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11. 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Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  9-­10  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Scott  Russell  Sanders  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing  While  the  :RUOG %XUQV ´ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  Two-­day  town-­wide  yard  sale  in  Bridport.  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  around  Bridport.  Continues  Aug.  17.  Rabble  in  Arms  history  weekend  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  Two-­day  event  bringing  history  alive  as  re-­enactors  in  traditional  boats  on  LCMMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  North  Harbor  recreate  the  1814  British  attack  on  Fort  Cassin,  at  1  p.m.  each  day.  Talk  to  sailors,  soldiers  and  camp  followers,  see  demonstrations  RI PDULWLPH VNLOOV SUHVHQWDWLRQ RI Âż UHDUPV ERDW maneuvers,  open-­air  cooking,  blacksmithing  and  more.  Info:  475-­2022  or  www.lcmm.org.  Tiger  Pride  5K  color  run/walk  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days.  This  fun  run/walk  fundraiser  EHQHÂż WV WKH )ULHQGV RI 0LGGOHEXU\ %DVHEDOO DQG Softball.  Cost:  ages  13  and  up  $45,  8-­12  $35,  families  $90.  Fee  includes  T-­shirt,  color  pack  and Â

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Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  19,  9-­10  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  David  Shields  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Collage  and  Appropriation:  Origin  0\WKV 'HÂż QLWLRQV ([DPSOHV SOXV +RZ &ROODJH ZLOO 6DYH <RXU /LIH ´ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  Senior  luncheon  and  bingo  in  Vergennes.  Tuesday,  Aug.  19,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Armory  Lane  Senior  Housing.  Bingo  followed  at  noon  by  a  CVAA-­sponsored  lunch.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation  through  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Senior  luncheon  and  foot  care  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Aug.  19,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Home  Health  foot  care  clinic  at  10  a.m.,  followed  by  a  CVAA-­sponsored  lunch  of  stuffed  FKLFNHQ ZLOG ULFH PDVKHG FDXOLĂ&#x20AC; RZHU EDE\ FDUURWV tossed  salad,  dinner  roll  and  pound  cake  with  straw-­ berries.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  19,  4:15-­5:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Traci  Brimhall,  Michael  David  Lukas,  Will  Schutt  and  Laura  van  den  %HUJ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  19,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Marianne  %RUXFK DQG & ( 3RYHUPDQ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11. Â

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Redcoats  remembered A  RE-­ENACTOR  IN  18th-­century  garb  speaks  with  visitors  at  a  past  Rabble  in  Arms  week-­ end  at  the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum  in  Ferrisburgh.  The  annual  event,  which  this  year  commemorates  the  200th  anniversary  of  the  British  attack  on  Fort  Cassin,  is  on  Satur-­ day  and  Sunday,  Aug.  16  and  17.  In  addition  to  colonial  trades  and  crafts  demonstrations  and  military  maneuvers  throughout  the  weekend,  a  battle  re-­enactment  will  be  held  at  1  p.m.  each  day.

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Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  Aug.  20,  9-­10  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Maud  Casey  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Essential  Mysteries:  When  Knowing  /HVV 0HDQV .QRZLQJ 0RUH LQ )LFWLRQ ´ 7R FRQÂż UP events  and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weed  and  feedâ&#x20AC;?  gardening  get-­together  in  Monkton.  Wednesday,  Aug.  20,  9:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Willowell  Foundation  (Stoney  Meadow  Lane  and  Bristol  Road).  Weekly  summer  gathering  for  all  ages  and  levels  of  experience  to  lend  a  hand  at  the  Willowell  Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  teaching  garden  and  farm,  followed  by  a  lunch  of  brick-­oven  pizza.  Produce  harvested  goes  to  the  Walden  Project  and  local  schools  and  food  shelves.  Check  for  weather-­based  decisions:  www. willowell.org  or  info@willowell.org.  Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  20,  noon-­2  p.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  CVAA  invites  seniors  to  a  great  meal  each  Wednesday. Â

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Growing  up ARTIST  KATE  GRIDLEY  stands  with  some  of  the  paintings  in  her  installation  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Passing  Through:  Portraits  of  Emerging  Adults,â&#x20AC;?  which  is  show-­ LQJ LQ WKH ORZHU OREE\ RI WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJHÂśV 0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV DV ZHOO DV LQ WKH -DFNVRQ *DOOHU\ DW WKH 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU )HDWXU ing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;sound  portraitsâ&#x20AC;?  and  paintings  of  17  young  people  on  the  cusp  of  adulthood,  the  installation  opens  on  Aug.  18  and  runs  through  Oct.  26.

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Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  Aug.  20,  4:15-­5:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Margot  Livesey  DQG $ODQ 6KDSLUR 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  Ice  cream  social  and  band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  20,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Bristol  town  park.  The  Bristol  Federated  Church  will  serve  brown-­ ies  and/or  ice  cream  during  the  weekly  Bristol  band  concert.  To  bake  brownies  or  serve  at  the  social,  call  453-­3358.  Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Aug.  20,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  jam.  Info:  www.go51main. com.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  musical  program  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  Aug.  20,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus  in  the  Barn.  Caleb  Elder  and  IULHQGV SHUIRUP 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11. Â

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21

THURSDAY

Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  9-­10  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  David  Rivard  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  You  See  Something,  Say  6RPHWKLQJ ,PDJH DQG 9RLFH LQ WKH 3RHP ´ 7R FRQÂż UP events  and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  5XPPDJH VDOH DQG Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  9  a.m.-­7  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church.  )DOO DQG ZLQWHU FORWKLQJ OLQHQV DQG VPDOO Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW items  such  as  dishes,  books,  puzzles,  kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  toys,  etc.,  for  sale  at  very  reasonable  prices.  Continues  Aug.  22  and  23.  6HQLRU OXQFKHRQ DQG ELQJR LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Armory  Lane  Senior  Housing.  Bingo  followed  at  noon  by  a  CVAA-­sponsored  lunch.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation  through  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  4:15-­5:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Joseph  &DPSDQD 1DWDOLH 'LD] DQG -LP *DYLQ 7R FRQÂż UP events  and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  $UWV :DON LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  5-­7  p.m.,  downtown  Vergennes.  Monthly  celebration  of  art  in  Vergennes,  with  over  15  venues,  including  the  Vergennes  Opera  House  and  Bixby  Memorial  Library,  displaying  work  by  local  artists.  During  the  farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  market  on  the  green.  Takes  place  the  third  Thursday  of  the  month.  Info:  http://vergennesdowntown.com/ mainstreet/vergennes-­arts-­walk.  Lego  Night  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Ages  5  and  up.  Info:  897-­2647  or  platt@shoreham.net.  Church  salad  supper  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  6-­8  p.m.,  New  Haven  Congregational  Church.  Salads,  cold  meats,  rolls,  dessert  and  beverages.  Adults  $8,  children  6-­12  $4,  kids  under  6  free.  Walk-­ins  welcome  but  reservations  appreciated:  989-­4066.  ³2QGLQH´ DQG Âł<RXQJ )UDQNHQVWHLQ´ RQ VWDJH LQ Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  THTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Young  Company  puts  on  two  plays  sharing  the  theme  â&#x20AC;&#x153;man  versus  natureâ&#x20AC;?:  Giraudouxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ondine,â&#x20AC;?  and  a  new  musical  version  of  Mel  Brooksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  FODVVLF Âż OP FRPHG\ /RFDO DFWRUV UDQJH LQ DJH IURP 13-­21.  Free,  but  donations  for  the  THT  education  program  accepted.  Info:  388-­1436  or  education@ townhalltheater.org.  Historical  society  meeting  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  7-­9  p.m.,  Howden  Hall.  The  Bristol  Historical  Society  welcomes  Ted  Lylis,  who  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;History  of  the  Bristol  Money  Diggings.â&#x20AC;?  Handicap-­accessible.  Info:  453-­3439  or  453-­2888.  0RYLHV LQ WKH 3DUN LQ %ULVWRO  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Wizard  of  Oz.â&#x20AC;?  Free  movie  on  a  theater-­sized  screen,  starting  at  dusk.  Suitable  for  all  ages.  Desserts  and  refreshments  will  be  available.  Bring  a  blanket  and  bug  spray.  Rain  loca-­ tion:  Holley  Hall.  Info:  www.bristolrec.org  or  453-­5885.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  21,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Danzy  Senna  DQG 'DYLG 6KLHOGV 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11. Â

Aug

22

FRIDAY

Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  9-­10  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Josip  1RYDNRYLFK SUHVHQWV Âł$UWLVDQ 6WRULHV ´ 7R FRQÂż UP events  and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  5XPPDJH VDOH DQG Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Friday,  Aug.  22,  9  a.m.-­7  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church.  Fall  and  ZLQWHU FORWKLQJ OLQHQV DQG VPDOO Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW LWHPV such  as  dishes,  books,  puzzles,  kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  toys,  etc.,  for  sale  at  very  reasonable  prices.  Continues  Aug.  23. Â

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  noon-­2  p.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  Arrive  at  11:30  a.m.  CVAA  and  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  partner  to  offer  a  home-­cooked  meal  of  baked  ham,  mashed  potatoes,  squash  and  yellow  cake.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  4:15-­5:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Jamaal  May,  Leigh  1HZPDQ DQG 6WHSKHQ 6FKRWWHQIHOG 7R FRQÂż UP events  and  times,  call  802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11.  7DEOH RI *UDFH IUHH PHDO LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Friday,  Aug.  22,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal,  Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  churches.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  menu:  hamburgers,  hot  dogs,  potato  salad,  three-­bean  salad,  dessert.  Dance  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  6:30-­11  p.m.,  Middlebury  VFW,  Exchange  Street.  Dance  to  the  sounds  of  DJ  Triple  B.  Admission:  $5  donation  at  the  GRRU )RRG DQG IXQ 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH 9): Bread  Loaf  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  8:15-­9:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Michael  Collier  DQG 8UVXOD +HLJO 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-­443-­5286  through  Aug.  11;Íž  802-­443-­2700  after  Aug.  11. Â

Aug

23

SATURDAY

2WWHU &UHHN SDGGOH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  9-­11  a.m.,  meet  at  Three  Mile  Bridge,  Creek  Road.  Dan  Redondo  of  Vermont  Wetland  Plant  Supply  in  Orwell  will  teach  participants  about  the  riverside  plants  and  PD\EH EXJV DQG Âż VK %ULQJ D ERDW ,QIR or  info@maltvt.org.  5XPPDJH VDOH DQG Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church.  )DOO DQG ZLQWHU FORWKLQJ OLQHQV DQG VPDOO Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW items  such  as  dishes,  books,  puzzles,  kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  toys,  etc.,  for  sale  at  very  reasonable  prices.  %HQHÂż W JROI WRXUQDPHQW LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  10  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Ralph  Myhre  Golf  Course.  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  golf  tournament.  Single  golfer  $75,  hole  sponsor  $150,  hole  sponsor  plus  four-­person  team  $375.  Info:  388-­8392  or  www. saintmarysvt.com.  9HUJHQQHV 'D\  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  throughout  Vergennes.  Annual  celebration  of  the  Little  City:  5K/10K  race,  65  vendors  and  craft-­ ers,  horse-­drawn  wagon  rides,  bandstand  music,  chicken  BBQ,  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  venues,  face  painting,  remote-­controlled  airplanes  rubber  duckie  race,  dog  performances  and  more.  Free  shuttle  to  six  venues.  Info:  388-­7951,  ext.  1.  Full  schedule  at  www.vergen-­ nesday.com.  +LVWRULFDO FUDIWV DQG VNLOOV GHPRQVWUDWLRQV LQ Addison.  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  1:30-­3:30  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site.  Site  interpreter  Karl  Crannell  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blast  From  the  Past:  How  They  Made  It  in  New  France,â&#x20AC;?  a  hands-­on  demon-­ stration  of  the  crafts  and  skills  practiced  by  those  living  her  on  the  frontier  of  New  France.  Wood  crafts,  tailoring  and  more.  Call  for  details:  759-­2412.  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  and  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  evening  of  fun  and  card  games.  Come  planning  to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  game.  Requested  donation:  $2.50.  Brandon  Artists  Guild  Gala  Auction  Finale  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  The  one-­of-­a-­kind  rocking  chairs  all  over  Brandon  will  be  auctioned  off.  Money  raised  will  EHQHÂż W ORFDO VFKRRO DUW SURJUDPV

Aug

24

SUNDAY

All-­music  non-­denominational  service  in  Salisbury.  Sunday,  Aug.  24,  10-­11  a.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Led  by  Helen  Weston  and  Friends.  Info:  www.salisbury-­ churchvt.org.  +LVWRULFDO VRFLHW\ DQQXDO SRWOXFN SLFQLF LQ :HVW Addison.  Sunday,  Aug.  24,  4-­6  p.m.,  the  grove  on  the  lake  behind  Bud  and  Alice  Bodetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  The  Addison  Town  Historical  Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  picnic.  Bring  an  item  for  show  and  tell,  as  well  as  a  dish  to  share,  place  setting  and  beverage.  Hamburgers  provided  if  ordered  by  Friday,  Aug.  22:  759-­2598  or  annbruce@gmavt.net.  Bucky  Douglas  will  play  accordion.  Tables  and  benches  are  under  cover,  so  picnic  will  happen  rain  or  shine.  Summer  Reading  Series  in  Rochester.  Sunday,  Aug.  24,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery.  Joan  Landis  and  Tracy  Winn  read  from  their  own  work.  Free.  Refreshments  follow.  Info:  www.bigtowngallery.com. Â

Aug

25

MONDAY Classic  Movie  Night  in  Shoreham.  Monday,  Aug.  25,  7-­9  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Enjoy  a  classic  movie,  popcorn  and Â

the  cool  air  conditioning  of  the  library.  Info:  897-­2647  or  platt@shoreham.net. Â

Aug

26

TUESDAY

Senior  luncheon  and  bingo  in  9HUJHQQHV  Tuesday,  Aug.  26,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Armory  Lane  Senior  Housing.  Bingo  followed  at  noon  by  a  CVAA-­sponsored  lunch.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation  through  ACTR:  388-­1946.  0DJLF ZRUNVKRS ZLWK 7RP 9HUQHU LQ /LQFROQ  Tuesday,  Aug.  26,  10:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  All  kids  in  the  5-­town  area  are  invited.  Sign-­up  required  at  453-­2665  or  lincolnlibraryvt@gmail.com.  Space  is  limited  but  there  will  be  a  waiting  list.  Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Aug.  26,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  CVAA  sponsors  a  noon  luncheon  of  BBQ  chicken  thigh,  mashed  sweet  potatoes,  Oregon  beans,  wheat  bread,  and  apple  crisp  with  topping.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  7KH 6WDUOLQH 5K\WKP %R\V LQ FRQFHUW LQ +DQFRFN  Tuesday,  Aug.  26,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Hancock  town  green.  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  vintage  country  and  rockabilly  trio.  Part  of  the  Hancock  2014  Summer  Concert  Series.  Indoor  rain  site  available.  Sponsored  by  Hancock  Town  Pride. Â

Aug

27

WEDNESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  27,  noon-­2  p.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  CVAA  invites  seniors  to  a  great  meal  each  Wednesday.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  Special  senior  meal  with  entertainment  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  Aug.  27,  4-­6  p.m.,  Grange  Hall.  Entertainment  at  4  p.m.  Dinner  at  5  p.m.  Meal,  catered  by  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  features  pulled  pork,  baked  beans,  coleslaw  and  cookies.  Suggested  donation  $5  per  person.  Open  to  everyone  age  60  and  over  and  their  spouse  of  any  age.  Advanced  reservations  required:  1-­800-­632-­5119,  ext.  615. Â

Aug

28

THURSDAY

Senior  luncheon  and  bingo  in  9HUJHQQHV  Thursday,  Aug.  28,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Armory  Lane  Senior  Housing.  Bingo  followed  at  noon  by  a  CVAA-­sponsored  lunch.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation  through  ACTR:  388-­1946. Â

Aug

29

FRIDAY

Point  CounterPoint  chamber  music  concert  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Aug.  29,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Members  of  Lake  Dunmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Point  CounterPoint  faculty  perform.  3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH &RPSDVV 0XVLF DQG $UWV Foundation.  Tickets  are  $15.  Reservations  are  recom-­ mended:  802-­465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­music.net. Â

L IV E M US I C Alicia  Phelps  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  14,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dale  Cavanaugh  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  15,  6-­8  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  &RRSHU /D9RLH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  Aug.  15,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  'D\YH +XFNHWW DQG IULHQGV LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Hot  Neon  Magic  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  16,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  BandAnna  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  Soule  Monde  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Torus  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  22,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Ann  Hutchens  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  %DULND LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  Aug.  29,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Clay  Man  and  the  Eschatones  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  29,  8-­10  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. Â

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While  each  route  takes  less  than  1½   hours  to  deliver,  the  impact  hours  to  deliver,  the  impact  that  you  will  make  on  seniors  in  your  community  is  without  measure.   By  becoming  a  volunteer  driver,  you  will  make  a  real   By  becoming  a  volunteer  driver,  you  will  make  a  real  difference  in  the  lives  of  local  seniors  each  day,  providing  a  hot  meal,  companionship  and  a  vital  safety  check  that  will  help  keep  Vermont  Seniors  living  independently  in  their  homes  for  as  long  as  possible.   Drive  once  a  week  or  once  every  other  week,  giving  your  time  as  your  schedule  allows.   Please  call  Tracy  at  CVAA  (800)  642-­5119  x607  or  email  tcorbett@cvaa.org  today  to  learn  more.

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parking  lot  in  the  Marble  Works.  Also  on  Wednesdays,  June  11-­Oct.  8.  Local  produce,  meats,  cheese  and  eggs,  baked  goods,  jams,  prepared  foods  and  more.  EBT  and  debit  cards  welcome.  Info:  www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org  or  on  Facebook.

Orwell  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Fridays,  June-­October,  3-­6  p.m.,  town  green.

SPORTS Co-­ed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-­2502;͞  Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-­8103.

CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-­in  hours  during  the  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;͞  Wednesday  DQG )ULGD\ S P 0DLQ 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2I¿ FH building),  below  rec.  gym.  Teen  drop-­in  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-­5  p.m.  Info:  388-­3910  or  www.addisonteens.com.

Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  p.m.  On  the  air  on  club  repeater  147.36/147.96  MHz,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visitors  welcome.

Addison  County  Emergency  Planning  Committee.  Last  Wednesday,  5  p.m.  State  Police  Barracks.  Public  invited.

Addison  County  Republican  Party.  Third  Friday,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library,  Middlebury.  897-­2744.

American  Legion  Auxiliary  Post  27.  Fourth  Monday,  7  p.m.  American  Legion,  Wilson  Road,  Middlebury.

Addison  County  Council  Against  Domestic  and  Sexual  Violence.  Fourth  Tuesday,  noon-­1:30  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse  in  Middlebury.  388-­9180.

Brandon  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Tuesday,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center.

Brandon  Senior  Citizen  Center.  1591  Forest  Dale  Road.  247-­3121.

Bristol  Historical  Society.  Third  Thursday,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.,  Bristol.

Champlain  Valley  Fiddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Club.  Middlebury  VFW,  530  Exchange  Street.  Third  Sunday  (except  Easter),  noon  to  5  p.m.  Donation  $2.  Refreshments  available.  Looking  for  ¿ GGOHUV \RXQJ DQG ROG 2SHQ WR SXEOLF ,QIR The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  Drive,  Bristol.  2SHQ PLNH QLJKW Âż UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK S P free  for  all  ages;Íž  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www.bristolskatepark.com.

LGBTQ  (Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual,  Transgender,  Queer).  Youth  support  group  meets  Monday  nights,  4-­6  p.m.,  Turningpoint  Center,  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Info:  388-­4249.

Middlebury  Garden  Club.  Second  Tuesday.  Location  varies.  Barbara:  388-­8268.

NEAT  (Northeast  Addison  Television)  Channel  16.  Fourth  Monday,  5-­7  p.m.  NEAT  studio  in  Bristol.  Bruce  Duncan,  bduncan@madriver.com.

Neshobe  Sportsman  Club.  Second  Monday,  6  p.m.  potluck;͞  7  p.m.  meeting.  97  Frog  Hollow  Road  in  Brandon.

Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  poetry  workshop  held  Thursdays,  1-­3  p.m.  Ilsley  Library  in  Middlebury.  Poets  of  all  ages  are  invited  to  share  their  poetry  for  feedback,  encouragement  and  optional  weekly  assignments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Free.

Orwell  Historical  Society.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Orwell  Free  Library.

PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  Thursday,  D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RIÂż FH EXLOGLQJ RQ ([FKDQJH St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  Department  conference  room. Â

Pie  and  ice  cream ROKEBY  MUSEUMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  HISTORIC  outbuildings  provide  the  backdrop  for  one  of  Rokebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  past  Pie  and  Ice  Cream  Socials.  Come  enjoy  an  old-­fashioned  afternoon  of  homemade  pies  a  la  mode  in  Ferrisburgh  on  Sunday,  Aug.  17,  from  1-­4  p.m.

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Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  9:30-­10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.

Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  October.  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  6:45  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  Meals  catered  by  Lisa  Cloutier  of  the  Bridge  Restaurant.  PO  Box  94,  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Info:  Contact  President  Shanon  Atkins  at  877-­3889.

GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-­11  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury.

Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights.

Five-­Town  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-­5:30  p.m.  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace.

Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.;͞  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-­3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-­2000.

DANCE,  MUSIC,  ARTS  &  EDUCATION Bridge  at  Ilsley  in  Middlebury.  Thursdays,  5:30-­8  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Single  players  welcome.  Info:  462-­3373.

Chess  and  bridge  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  3:30-­5:30,  Ilsley  Library.  Casual  play  and  gentle  coaching  in  bridge  and  chess.  Chess  club  in  Brandon.  Saturdays,  12:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Library.  All  ages  and  abilities  welcome.

Classical  string  ensemble  in  Middlebury.  Third  Friday,  Eastview  at  Middlebury.  Amateur  ensemble  looking  for  violinists.  Info:  388-­7351.

College  Session  for  Seniors  in  Middlebury.  Elderly  Services,  112  Exchange  St.  Classes  for  people  over  60  in  basic  computer,  opera,  politics,  history,  international  law  and  more.  Call  388-­3983  or  e-­mail  college@elderlyservices.org.

Computer  lab  open  hours  in  Bristol.  Monday-­Thursday,  3:30-­7  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  library.  Free  access Â

to  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electronic  resources,  courtesy  of  e-­Vermont  funding.  Conversational  Spanish  group  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  11  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Fluency  is  desirable  but  IXQFWLRQDOLW\ LV VXIÂż FLHQW &DOO OHDGHU 'DYLG )RUPDQ IRU LQIR 453-­2118.

Craft  workshop  in  Forest  Dale.  Tuesday,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  Living  Waters  Assembly  of  God  Church,  Route  53.  Free  workshop  for  knitting,  crocheting,  or  other  crafts.  Coffee  served.  Info:  247-­3637.

Drum  Collective.  Group  drumming.  Every  Monday,  10-­11  a.m.,  111  Maple  St.  in  the  Marble  Works  at  Huard  Studio.  Led  by  local  percussionist  Will  Smith.  Open  to  all.  Info:  www.drum-­ collective.org.

Drum  gathering  in  Bristol.  Last  Friday  of  the  Month,  6-­8  p.m.,  Recycled  Reading  of  Vermont.  Info:  453-­5982  or  www.recy-­ cledreadingofvt.com.

French  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  Second  Saturday  (deuxième  Samedi)  of  the  month,  1  p.m.,  location  varies.  Enjoy  casual  conversation;͞  all  levels  welcome.  Info:  slater@ middlebury.edu.

Jam  session  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Second  and  fourth  Thursdays  of  each  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St.  Bring  your  own  instrument  or  borrow  one  of  ours.  To  register,  call  Robin  or  Jutta  at  388-­3910.

Journaling  for  Self-­Discovery  group  in  Lincoln.  Third  Thursday  of  every  month,  7  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Info:  453-­2665.

Knitting  and  Rug  Hooking  in  Brandon.  First  and  third  Wednesdays  of  each  month,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.  Brandon  Library.  Project  sharing,  idea  gathering  and  textile  camaraderie.

Knitting  group  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  1-­3  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center.  247-­3121.

Knitting  group  in  Vergennes.  Third  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  Informal  assistance  provided.  Arabella  Holzapfel,  443-­5284  (weekdays),  877-­2172  (evenings)  or  araho@verizon.net.

Maiden  Vermont  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  barbershop  chorus,  under  the  direc-­ tion  of  Lindi  Bortney,  is  open  to  women  of  all  ages.  The  group  sings  four-­part  a  cappella  music  from  traditional  barbershop Â

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Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus.  Mead  Chapel.  Open  to  all  singers  without  auditions.  Conductor  Jeff  Rehbach,  443-­5811;͞  manager  Mary  Longey,  236-­7933.

Otter  Creek  Choral  Society  in  Vergennes.  Rehearsals  Thursdays,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church,  starting  Sept.  1,  2011.  Directed  by  Wayne  Hobbs.  Info:  Connie  at  877-­3063.

Parler  Français  Comme  Des  Vaches  Espagnoles.  Every  Thursday,  7  p.m.  35B  West.  St.  in  Bristol  (above  Paige  &  Campbell).  Conversational  French  for  speakers  of  all  abilities.  Info:  453-­2285.

Sacred  Harp  (Shape  Note)  Sing.  Second  Sunday,  1-­3  p.m.  Middlebury.  All  ages  and  levels  of  experience  welcome.  Debby,  388-­5410  or  www.fasola.org.

Spanish  conversation  group  in  Brandon.  Every  Saturday,  11  a.m.  The  Inside  Scoop,  next  to  the  Brandon  Inn.  All  abilities  welcome.  Info:  247-­3306  or  247-­6600.

Spanish  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  Wednesdays,  11  a.m.-­12:15  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  June  4-­Aug.  13.  Info:  388-­4095.

Teen  movie  night  in  Middlebury.  First  Friday  of  every  month,  6-­10  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St. Twist  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Wool  Guild.  First  Thursdays,  7  p.m.  American  Legion  on  Wilson  Road.

Vermont  Ukulele  Society.  Second  and  fourth  Mondays,  begin-­ ners  6:30-­7  p.m.  regular  session  7-­9  p.m.  at  Howden  Hall  in  Bristol.  Call  453-­6411  or  see  http://vtukes.webs.com  for  info.  Extra  ukuleles  for  beginners.

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PAGE  12A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  14,  2014

Milne  takes  aim  at  Shumlin  as  Aug.  26  primary  nears Pomfret  Republican  shares  his  priorities By  MICHELLE  MONROE St.  Albans  Messenger ST.  ALBANS  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Republican  gu-­ bernatorial  Scott  Milne  is  a  candi-­ date  still  in  the  process  of  becoming  a  candidate.

The  55-­year-­old  Pomfret  resident  freely  admits  that  he  is  still  develop-­ ing  an  understanding  of  many  of  the  LVVXHV DQG GRHVQÂśW \HW KDYH VSHFLÂżF policy  proposals.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  in  the  works.

Before  he  can  take  on  Shumlin  in  the  fall,  Milne  faces  two  other  contenders  in  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  only  ma-­ jor  primary.  In  an  interview  with  the  St.  Albans  Messenger  last  week  they  barely  drew  a  mention  as  Milne  focused  his  attention  on  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  Howard  Dean  was  governor,  I  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  running,â&#x20AC;?  said  Milne.  He  believes  Shumlin  is  leading  the  state  in  the  wrong  direction.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  a  sincere  voice  for  the  hopefully  hun-­ dreds  of  thousands  of  people  who  agree  with  me,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Asked  why  people  should  sup-­ port  him,  as  opposed  to  why  they  shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  support  Shumlin,  Milne  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  win  I  need  to  clearly  high-­ light  the  failures  of  the  Shumlin  ad-­ ministration.â&#x20AC;?

SCOTT   MILNE His  criticisms  focus  on  a  hand-­ ful  of  areas:  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;toneâ&#x20AC;?  when  dealing  with  businesses,  education  and  health  care.

Acknowledging  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  easy  to  be  a  Monday  morning  quarterback,â&#x20AC;?  Milne  criticized  the  management  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health  care  exchange  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vermont  Health  Connect.  Shumlin  announced  last  week  that  the  state  would  replace  the  original  contrac-­ tor  hired  to  create  the  system  with  a  new  company  in  September. Â

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Milne  points  to  other  states  that  plant  for  business  reasons,  primar-­ spent  less  money  and  whose  ex-­ ily  competition  from  cheaper  sourc-­ changes  reportedly  functioned  more  es  of  electricity. easily.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  like  the  New  Hampshire  It  is  unclear  what,  if  anything,  the  example  where  they  spent  $10  mil-­ state  could  have  done  to  alter  that  lion  and  it  works,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. calculus.

He  also  pointed  out  that  instead  of  Milne  says  the  situation  with  En-­ contracting  with  companies  outside  tergy  â&#x20AC;&#x153;speaks  to  (Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)  inabil-­ Vermont,  the  software  development  ity  to  work  with  business.â&#x20AC;? for  the  exchange  could  have  been  The  bill  to  require  labeling  of  ge-­ done  in  state,  bringing  developers  QHWLFDOO\ PRGLÂżHG RUJDQLVPV XVHG into  Vermont  to  work  on  in  foodstuffs  is  another  the  project. example  of  Vermont  be-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  are  two  Ver-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even the ing  unfriendly  to  busi-­ monts,â&#x20AC;?  Milne  said,  prosperous ness,  according  to  Milne.  speaking  of  economic  part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other  states  have  passed  growth  in  Chittenden  bills  in  a  much  more  County  and  its  environs  Vermont business  friendly  man-­ and  the  stagnation  in  the  is not as ner,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. rest  of  the  state.  The  ma-­ prosperous While  Milne  is  still  jority  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  coun-­ as it should developing  his  economic  ties  have  seen  zero  job  policy,  he  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  would  growth  since  the  end  of  be.â&#x20AC;? start  with  a  more  bal-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scott Milne anced  government  in  the  recession,  he  noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even  the  prosperous  Montpelier  and  a  more  part  of  Vermont  is  not  as  prosperous  business  friendly  tone  in  the  gover-­ as  it  should  be,â&#x20AC;?  said  Milne.

QRUÂśV RIÂżFH ´ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  perception  that  Ver-­ On  education,  Milne  criticized  mont  is  not  business  friendly,â&#x20AC;?  he  Shumlin  for  not  having  a  plan  for  added.  school  tax  reform.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  work  very  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  actions  while  governor  closely  with  the  Legislature  to  get  have  not  altered  that  perception  in  something  on  the  table,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Milneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  view.  He  cites  Vermont  Yan-­ What  he  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do,  Milne  said,  is  kee  as  an  example,  arguing  the  state  tell  voters  to  reject  their  school  bud-­ could  have  negotiated  a  10-­year  ex-­ gets  in  order  to  send  a  message  to  tension  for  the  nuclear  plant  to  be  Montpelier.  followed  by  a  25-­year  shutdown  Asked  about  the  merging  of  su-­ schedule.  Instead,  the  company  will  pervisory  unions  and  school  dis-­ likely  use  the  full  shutdown  period  tricts  as  a  way  to  reduce  costs,  allowed  by  law,  Milne  argued.

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should  be  â&#x20AC;&#x153;much  more  focused  on  Carolina  primary  in  2000. whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  practical  than  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  politi-­ He  also  spoke  of  Vermont  leaders  cal.â&#x20AC;? such  as  Jim  Jeffords  and  Deane  Da-­ Milne  also  favors  local  gover-­ vis.  While  at  the  Champlain  Valley  nance,  claiming  local  boards  make  Fair  as  a  child,  Milne  helped  out  the  better  decisions  than  the  state  gov-­ Davis  campaign. ernment.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  more  locally  things  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deane  Davis  gave  me  three  can  be  done,  the  better,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. bucks  to  put  bumper  stickers  out  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  be  much  more  com-­ him,â&#x20AC;?  said  Milne.  He  placed  them  mon  sense  in  how  we  operate  gov-­ over  stickers  for  Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  rival,  Jack  ernment,â&#x20AC;?  he  added.

Daley.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  an  advocate  for  more  Both  his  mother  and  grandfather  transparency,  and  is  particularly  served  in  the  state  Legislature  as  critical  about  the  lack  of  transpar-­ Republicans.  His  mother  lost  a  pri-­ ency  regarding  the  creation  of  a  sin-­ mary  election  after  voting  in  favor  gle-­payer  health  care  system.  The  of  civil  unions,  but  then  ran  as  an  Shumlin  administration  independent.  She  knew  missed  its  own  deadlines  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  going  to  win,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Howard she  for  revealing  a  plan  for  but  â&#x20AC;&#x153;she  thought  it  was  paying  for  a  single-­payer  Dean was important  â&#x20AC;Ś  to  continue  health  care  system  prior  governor, I to  articulate  that  what  she  to  Shumlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  re-­election  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be did  was  the  right  thing,â&#x20AC;?  in  2012.  said  Milne  approvingly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  philosophi-­ running.â&#x20AC;?

Milne  was  born  in  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scott Milne, Brooklyn,  N.Y.,  while  cally  opposed  to  single-­ Republican his  father  was  attending  payer,â&#x20AC;?  said  Milne.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  for governor school  there.  The  family  skeptical  of  it.â&#x20AC;?

Milne  was  also  critical  moved  back  to  Vermont  of  what  he  sees  as  poor  manage-­ when  he  was  still  too  young  to  re-­ ment  at  key  agencies.  The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;team  of  member  having  lived  elsewhere. rivals,â&#x20AC;?  in  which  Shumlin  appointed  He  graduated  from  Spaulding  his  former  Democratic  rivals  for  +LJK 6FKRRO DQG ÂżUVW PHW IRUPHU governor  to  head  key  agencies,  Lt.  Gov.  Brian  Dubie  at  Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  State,  may  have  been  good  for  healing  ZKHUH 'XELH EHVWHG 0LOQH DQG ÂżYH the  Democratic  party,  but  has  not  others  in  a  race  for  governor. been  good  for  the  state,  according  Milne  attended  a  small  liberal  arts  to  Milne.  college  in  California,  and  remained  He  would  seek  to  improve  the  out  West  until  1987  when  he  moved  management  of  state  agencies,  back  to  Vermont  and  purchased  the  Milne  said.

1HZ +DPSVKLUH RIÂżFH RI KLV SDU-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  skills  that  it  takes  to  get  entsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  travel  business. elected  year  after  year  are  not  what  Milne  Travel  now  employs  about  you  need  to  lead,  particularly  in  50  full-­time  employees. challenging  times,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  fully  understand  the  challenge  Asked  what  national  Republi-­ of  making  sure  people  get  paid  and  FDQ OHDGHUV KH IHHOV DQ DIÂżQLW\ IRU checks  clear,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Milne  mentioned  John  McCain  be-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  Republican  Party  fore  he  changed  direction  after  his  should  be  a  voice  for  people  living  loss  to  George  W.  Bush  in  the  South  paycheck  to  paycheck,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. Â

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Notes of appreciation Verg.  Lions  thankful  for  support The  Vergennes  Lions  Club  wishes  to  thank  everyone  who  contributed  items  to  make  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  charity  auction  a  success.  Community  sup-­ port  from  businesses  and  individuals  ZDV RXWVWDQGLQJ Âł)URP WKH YDULRXV newspapers  promoting  the  auction  to  all  of  the  many  items  donated,  it  was  truly  gratifying,â&#x20AC;?  said  President  Tim  Cowan.

The  auction  began  with  a  silent  DXFWLRQ DQG Ă&#x20AC;HD PDUNHW DW S P followed  by  the  6  p.m.  live  auction,  concluding  around  9  p.m.  Bridport  auctioneer  and  Lion  Tom  Broughton  VNLOOIXOO\ LQWHUVSHUVHG JLIW FHUWLÂż-­ cates  from  businesses  and  individu-­ als,  and  Lion  member-­accompanied  services  with  furniture,  antiques, Â

DQG RWKHU KRXVHKROG LWHPV )RRG and  drinks  were  made  available  throughout  the  evening.

The  $6,100  raised  from  the  2014  auction  and  the  $2,000  raised  by  WKH 5HG 6R[ WLFNHW UDIĂ&#x20AC;H ZLOO JR back  into  our  communities  over  the  next  year  in  the  form  of  services  and  projects,  as  they  live  up  to  the  Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  motto,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  Serve.â&#x20AC;?

The  Vergennes  Lions  want  to  re-­ mind  everyone  that  the  2015  auction  next  July  will  be  bigger  and  better.  Co-­chairs  Barry  Aldinger  and  Deb-­ bie  Brace  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  the  way  the  Vergennes  and  Bristol  area  citizens  get  involved  in  helping  others.â&#x20AC;?

Larry  Simino Vergennes

Middlebury  night  on  this  â&#x20AC;Ś  or  incur  additional  (Continued  from  Page  1A) work  that  had  already  been  slated,â&#x20AC;?  costs,â&#x20AC;?  George  said  Tuesday.

The  board  voted  5-­0  (with  Select-­ said  Artim,  also  a  member  of  the  7RZQ 2I¿FHV 5HFUHDWLRQ )DFLOLWLHV man  Brian  Carpenter  absent  and  with  the  board  carrying  a  vacancy  Building  Committee.

The  budget  for  the  9,900-­square-­ created  by  the  recent  resignation  of  IRRW WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ FXUUHQWO\ 6HOHFWPDQ 7UDYLV )RUEHV WR XVH WKH stands  at  $3,571,400,  while  the  recre-­ $200,000  in  local  option  tax  reserves  ation  facility/UD-­3  team  rooms  proj-­ for  the  utilities  project,  but  not  before  ect  is  being  estimated  at  $3,712,100.  Selectwoman  Susan  Shashok  raised  That  totals  $7,283,600,  which  is  her  concerns  about  the  plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  had  that  discussion  $383,600  over  the  projected  budget.  But  selectboard  members  also  point  (on  using  local  option  taxes)  at  all,â&#x20AC;?  Shashok  said. to  the  $872,000  built  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  irritates  me  is  I  for  contingencies. have  been  trying  to  have  There  is  currently  that  discussion  for  a  $100,000  built  into  the  long  time,  and  now  you  municipal  building  proj-­ have  had  that  discussion  ect  budget  to  relocate  with  someone  else,â&#x20AC;?  she  and  underground  on-­site  added,  referring  to  the  and  nearby  utilities  and  7RZQ 2IÂżFHV 5HFUH-­ power  lines.  But  that  DWLRQ )DFLOLWLHV %XLOGLQJ budget,  noted  Bread  Committee.

Loaf  Corp.  Senior  Shashok  said  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Architect  John  Dale,  concerned  about  what  would  result  in  a  basic  might  happen  if  some  project  that  would  like-­ major,  unanticipated  ly  have  to  be  adjusted,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Essentially, Cross  Street  Bridge  ex-­ at  additional  expense,  penses  crop  up  with  a  when  and  if  the  adjacent  this is smaller  local  option  tax  Ilsley  Public  Library  completing reserve  fund.  She  agreed  expands  and  when  the  work that had to  support  the  $200,000  nearby,  town-­owned  already been appropriation  with  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Economic  Develop-­ proviso  that  the  town  ment  Initiative  (EDI)â&#x20AC;?  slated.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nick Artim moves  forward  with  a  property  off  Bakery  planned  2015  study  of  Lane  is  developed  (see  the  Cross  Street  Bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  potential  related  story,  Page  3A).

Dale  presented  a  more  ambitious,  long-­term  needs.

Selectwoman  Laura  Asermily  said  $200,000  utilities  relocation  plan  that  he  said  would  also  accommodate  for  she  hopes  the  town  can  recoup  some  Ilsley  Library  expansion  and  an  EDI  of  its  $200,000  investment  in  the  util-­ project.  And  Dale  said  time  is  of  the  ities  relocation  once  the  EDI  land  is  essence  for  the  town  to  commit  to  ei-­ sold.  She  said  the  ready-­made  utilities  ther  the  $100,000  or  $200,000  plan.  infrastructure  should  make  the  land  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  because  Green  Mountain  Pow-­ more  valuable. ,Q RWKHU WRZQ RIÂżFH UHFUHDWLRQ FHQ-­ HU RIÂżFLDOV RQ :HGQHVGD\ FRQÂżUPHG WKH\ ZLOO ÂżOH DV HDUO\ DV WKLV ZHHN D ter  news,  board  members  received  a  request  with  the  Vermont  Public  Ser-­ recommendation  from  the  Town  Of-­ vice  Board  for  a  37-­percent  increase  ¿FHV 5HFUHDWLRQ )DFLOLWLHV %XLOGLQJ in  what  it  charges  for  its  share  of  utili-­ Committee  that  construction  work  on  WKH QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ DQG WKH ties-­related  construction  work.

Kristin  Carlson,  director  of  media  new  recreation  facility  off  Creek  Road  for  GMP,  explained  the  company  be  postponed  until  next  spring.  Work  needs  to  update  its  rates  in  the  wake  had  been  slated  to  begin  this  fall.  Artim  of  its  2012  merger  with  Central  Ver-­ explained  that  a  delay  until  the  spring  mont  Public  Service  Corp.  She  said  would  avoid  around  $200,000  in  CVPS  had  not  updated  its  construc-­ winter-­related  construction  costs  and  might  result  in  more  bidding  competi-­ tion-­related  rates  in  14  years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  make  a  decision  to-­ tion  among  contractors.

Vt.  Gas (Continued  from  Page  1A) and  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  throwing  things  out  to  working  with  landowners  earlier  in  freshen  their  image.â&#x20AC;? the  process,  and  said  he  hopes  me-­ Still,  Beliveau  said  he  is  eager  diators  will  repair  strained  relations  to  learn  more  about  how  mediation  between  the  parties. could  help  him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  we  had  some  missteps  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  certainly  think  it  would  be  fool-­ the  beginning,  and  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  some  ish  to  close  any  doors,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. misunderstandings  and  miscommu-­ Beliveau  said  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  wary  of  spend-­ nication,â&#x20AC;?  Wark  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  simply  ing  his  limited  resources  on  an  attor-­ reached  the  conclusion  that  a  neutral  ney,  but  acknowledges  he  may  have  third  party  is  the  best  position  to  help  to  in  order  to  represent  his  best  in-­ these  issues  forward  with  certain  terests.  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worried  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  lose-­lose  landowners.â&#x20AC;? situation.

LEGAL  HELP,  NOT  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each  landowner  MEDIATION could  spend  a  lot  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The During  meetings  with  money  and  end  up  los-­ state  regulators  over  fundamental ing  twice,â&#x20AC;?  Beliveau  the  last  several  months,  problem is said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  could  not  Monkton  residents  said  people are get  much  from  Vermont  they  did  not  want  media-­ Gas  and  spend  a  lot  of  tors,  who  by  law  cannot  feeling theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re PRQH\ WR ÂżQG WKDW RXW ´ give  legal  advice  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  being asked Department  of  Public  something  residents  said  to grant land Service  Commissioner  they  need  to  help  them  rights when Chris  Recchia  praised  negotiate  complex  ease-­ Vermont  Gas  for  offer-­ they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ments. ing  mediators.

Monkton  landowner  understand â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  a  good  step,â&#x20AC;?  Maren  Vasakta,  who  has  the full Recchia  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  yet  to  negotiate  an  ease-­ good  to  have  as  implications of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ment  with  Vermont  Gas,  many  tools  in  the  tool-­ said  a  mediator  is  not  it.â&#x20AC;? box  as  we  can  get.â&#x20AC;? what  she  and  her  neigh-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sen. Chris Bray Recchia  said  since  bors  are  looking  for. mediators  are  bound  by  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homeowners  need  legal  advice,â&#x20AC;?  ethics  and  codes  of  conduct,  they  can  said  Monkton  landowner  Maren  Va-­ preside  impartially  over  negotiations  VDWND Âł, WKLQN PHGLDWRUV DUH ÂżQH LI between  landowners  and  Vermont  (Vermont  Gas)  offers  legal  help  too,  Gas,  even  though  the  utility  is  foot-­ but  a  mediator  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  give  homeown-­ ing  the  bill. ers  everything  they  need.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  no  reason  to  believe  that  Plus,  she  asks  how  independent  a  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  accomplished,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. mediator  would  be.

Recchia  added  that  by  paying  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  a  mediator  is  being  paid  for  by  mediators  out  of  pocket,  Vermont  Vermont  Gas,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  an  impartial  Gas  will  save  ratepayers  money. party,â&#x20AC;?  Vasatka  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any  expense  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  incurred  by  be  intimidating,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  scare  Vermont  Gas  as  a  company,  as  op-­ people,  and  people  are  going  to  enter  posed  to  ratepayers,  is  welcome  into  agreements  not  even  remotely  news,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. protecting  homeowners.â&#x20AC;?

NO  LEGAL  FUND Claire  Broughton,  another  Monk-­ Questioned  by  a  reporter  Tuesday  ton  landowner,  said  she  does  not  be-­ afternoon,  Wark  reiterated  Vermont  lieve  a  mediator  would  aid  her  nego-­ Gasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  opposition  to  creating  a  legal  tiations  with  Vermont  Gas.  She  said  fund  to  help  landowners  negotiate  her  main  concern  is  not  her  ability  to  easements. represent  her  interests,  but  that  she  â&#x20AC;&#x153;That  would  be  akin  to  essentially  believes  Vermont  Gas  land  agents  funding  somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lawsuit  against  have  not  answered  questions  she  has  you,â&#x20AC;?  Wark  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  would  be  bad  about  how  the  pipeline  will  affect  precedent  to  have  a  requirement  not  her  land. only  for  utilities  but  for  any  agency  â&#x20AC;&#x153;How  can  you  ever  do  a  deal  with  or  organization  to  essentially  fund  them,  when  they  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  answer  your  opposition  to  a  project.â&#x20AC;? questions?â&#x20AC;?  Broughton  said.

But  no  matter  how  much  money  Philip  Beliveau,  a  St.  George  land-­ Vermont  Gas  spends  on  legal  ex-­ owner  currently  negotiation  an  ease-­ penses,  the  company  likely  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  ment  with  Vermont  Gas,  said  he  is  be  responsible  for  a  dime.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  be-­ skeptical  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  offer  to  pro-­ FDXVH WKH SURMHFW LV HQWLUHO\ ÂżQDQFHG vide  mediators. by  ratepayers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Initially  it  just  hits  me  as  a  PR  Wark  said  that  legal  costs  are  â&#x20AC;&#x153;re-­ move,â&#x20AC;?  Beliveau  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  feel  like  coverable  expense,â&#x20AC;?  meaning  that  (Vermont  Gas)  is  getting  pressure,  the  company  pays  attorneys  out  of Â

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pocket,  then  seeks  reimbursement  Bray  said  that  despite  an  exten-­ from  ratepayers  after  the  project  is  sive  dialogue  between  legislators,  complete.  Asked  why  Vermont  Gas  Vermont  Gas  and  the  Department  does  not  set  up  a  legal  fund  for  land-­ of  Public  Service,  landowners  are  owners  as  a  recoverable  expense,  still  in  the  same  tenuous  position  Wark  said  he  did  not  think  this  was  they  were  in  when  the  project  was  a  good  idea. approved  last  December. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  never  been  done,â&#x20AC;?  Wark  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  criticizing  the  Depart-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secondly,  you  would  be  adding  ment  of  Public  Service,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  costs.  There  are  folks  that  will  liti-­ helpful  and  open  to  discussion,  but  gate  everything,  and  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  add-­ frankly  we  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  changed  the  play-­ ing  costs  to  the  project.â&#x20AC;?

LQJ ÂżHOG PXFK ´ %UD\ VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DAVID  AND  GOLIATHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bray  said  should  he  be  re-­elected  Sen.  Chris  Bray,  D-­New  Haven,  to  the  Senate  this  fall,  he  will  urge  said  Vermont  Gasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  offer  to  provide  his  colleagues  to  look  at  this  issue,  mediators  is  a  step  in  the  right  direc-­ to  perhaps  change  state  law  for  fu-­ tion.  But  he  said  mediation  only  ad-­ ture  public  infrastructure  projects.  dresses  one  of  two  challenges  facing  Bray  said  he  has  spoken  with  other  landowners  in  these  negotiations. legislators  this  summer  about  creat-­ Mediators,  Bray  said,  can  aid  ing  an  ombudsman  to  help  Vermont  landowners  who  are  not  accustomed  residents  in  these  situations. to  negotiating  a  land  deal.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  go  back  But  landowners  are  still  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve simply and  address  the  under-­ left  without  an  advocate  reached the lying  process,â&#x20AC;?  Bray  who  is  an  expert  in  real  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  the  estate  law,  unlike  attor-­ conclusion Legislature  owes.â&#x20AC;? neys  working  on  behalf  that a neutral EMINENT  of  Vermont  Gas. DOMAIN third party â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  real  challenge  Wark  said  Vermont  is the best landowners  face  is  their  Gas  wants  to  avoid  lack  of  knowledge  of  the  position to taking  land  via  emi-­ law,â&#x20AC;?  Bray  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  help these nent  domain,  a  process  fundamental  problem  is  issues enshrined  in  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  people  are  feeling  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  constitution  to  permit  being  asked  to  grant  land  forward the  state  to  seize  pri-­ rights  when  they  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  with certain vate  land  for  public  understand  the  full  impli-­ landowners.â&#x20AC;? projects.  He  said  he  cations  of  it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vermont Gas believes  landowners  Bray  noted  that  land-­ spokesman are  better  off  using  the  owners  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  willingly  Vermont  Steve Wark mediation  enter  these  negotiations  Gas  is  offering. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  rather,  they  were  â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  you  look  at  compelled  to  when  the  Public  Ser-­ compensation  in  the  history  of  Ver-­ vice  Board  approved  a  natural  gas  mont,  compensation  levels  tend  to  pipeline  through  their  land. be  higher  outside  of  the  eminent  do-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landowners  come  into  this  as  main  process,â&#x20AC;?  Wark  said. unwillingly  thrown  into  being  a  There  may  be  an  additional  reason  negotiator  for  an  easement  across  the  company  wants  to  avoid  emi-­ their  own  property,â&#x20AC;?  Bray  said.  nent  domain  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  in  such  proceedings,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  utilities  have  expert  legal  landowners  have  the  right  to  try  their  teams  of  their  own;Íž  this  is  their  case  in  front  of  a  jury  of  their  peers,  business.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  David  and  Goliath  who  may  decide  on  more  generous  situation.â&#x20AC;? compensation  than  a  mediator.

Bray  said  he  is  concerned  that  The  eminent  domain  process  while  legal  costs  Vermont  Gas  is  also  time-­consuming.  Eminent  incurs  will  ultimately  be  paid  by  domain  proceedings  related  to  ratepayers,  landowners  are  forced  the  Northwest  Reliability  Project  to  pay  out  of  pocket  for  legal  rep-­ through  Addison  and  Rutland  coun-­ resentation  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  costs  they  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  re-­ ties  in  the  mid-­2000s  lasted  several  cover. years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  fact  that  Vermont  Gas  can  Wark  said  despite  this  recent  his-­ be  reimbursed  for  their  costs  â&#x20AC;Ś  WRU\ KH LV FRQÂżGHQW 9HUPRQW *DV Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  sure  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  adequate  can  complete  the  pipeline  without  incentive  for  them  to  keep  costs  taking  land  via  eminent  domain  and  down,â&#x20AC;?  Bray  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  have  complete  the  pipeline  on  time.

46,000  ratepayers  covering  your  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  always  a  risk,  but  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  costs,  versus  one  family  covering  an  optimist,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  personally  the  cost  of  challenging,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  very  believe  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  reach  agree-­ uneven.â&#x20AC;? ments  with  every  person.â&#x20AC;?

PAGE  14A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  14,  2014

A joke starts â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Magic in the Moonlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Magic  in  the  Moonlight;Íž  Running  expose  her.  Only  an  artist  like  Stan-­ ley  is  up  to  this  job.  time:  1:37;Íž  Rating:  PG-­13  What  follows  is  a  house  party  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic  in  the  Moonlightâ&#x20AC;?  is  one  of  Woody  Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  one-­joke  movies.  sorts  set  against  a  landscape  and  Typically,  he  presents  a  premise  and  soundtrack  that  is  classic  Woody  Al-­ len  wonderful.  Mrs.  Baker  then  explores  it  in  exhaus-­ (Marcia  Gay  Harden)  is  tive  detail  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  process  there  with  her  psychic  that  with  any  other  practi-­ daughter  Sophie  (Emma  WLRQHU PLJKW GRRP D ÂżOP Stone),  about  to  receive  But  because  actors  love  WKH JLIW RI ÂżQDQFLQJ IRU to  work  with  him,  Allen  their  new  institute  from  is  able  to  cast  his  movies  Pittsburgh  matron  Grace  with  a  rich  blend  of  tal-­ (Jacki  Weaver)  and  her  ent  and  eccentricity  that  son  Bryce  (Hamish  Lin-­ makes  even  a  pale  joke  klater).  Grace  believes  in  dance.

Sophie  completely,  while  The  joke:  In  an  enticing  her  son  Bryce  loves  her  on  opening,  Stanley  (Colin  ¿UVW VLJKW Firth)  stands  before  a  large  By Joan Ellis To  get  negative  for  a  audience  disguised  as  the  moment,  it  is  also  typical  magician  Wei  Ling  Soo.  After  thrilling  the  audience  with  of  Allen  to  mount  a  wonderful  scene  his  tricks,  he  returns  to  his  dressing  of  the  sappy,  dull-­witted  Bryce  ser-­ room  to  strip  off  both  his  wig  and  enading  Sophie  with  a  badly  played  THE  DAUGHTER-­MOTHER  TEAM  of  artists  from  Lincoln  Bridgette  Bartlett  and  Elizabeth  Saslaw  have  col-­ his  Asian  personality.  Old  friend  ukulele  only  to  undercut  himself  by  laborated  on  pottery  that  has  henna-­inspired  designs.  Bartlett,  the  henna  artist,  will  show  her  work  and  pro-­ Howard  (Simon  McBurney)  arrives  repeating  the  same  good  setup  sev-­ with  an  invitation:  Come  with  me  to  eral  times. vide  henna  adornment  at  the  Frog  Hollow  Vermont  State  Craft  Center  in  Burlington  on  Aug.  22.

The  movie  belongs  to  Colin  Firth  France  and  help  me  expose  a  fraud-­ ulent  psychic  who  is  making  idiots  and  Emma  Stone  with  a  marvelous  of  my  rich  friends  from  Pittsburgh.  assist  from  Eileen  Atkins  as  Stan-­ Howard  has  tried,  but  the  psychic,  leyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  aunt.  Atkins  can  say  more  with  BURLINGTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Frog  Hollow  on  design. %DUWOHWW ÂżUVW SLFNHG XS KHQQD LQ he  reports,  is  so  good  that  he  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  an  intentional  silence  than  anyone  Vermont  State  Craft  Center  will  wel-­ Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mother  is  Elizabeth  Sa-­ 2011  and  was  immediately  drawn  to  come  Lincoln  henna  artist  Bridgette  slaw,  the  artist  and  founder  of  York  its  ancient  history  and  smooth  tex-­ Bartlett  on  Aug.  22  for  an  evening  at  Hill  Pottery  who  has  been  exhibit-­ ture.  In  the  years  since  then  she  has  its  Church  Street  gallery  in  Burling-­ ing  at  Frog  Hollow  for  30  years.  made  several  trips  to  India  to  pursue  BRANDON  rocking  chairs  visible  on  the  streets  ton.

Recently  daughter  and  mother  have  her  passion  for  pattern  and  adorn-­ and  in  store  windows.  The  members  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Brandon  is  Visitors  will  have  a  chance  to  been  collaborating  to  create  unique,  ment. of  the  Brandon  Artists  Guild,  under  once  again  a  meet  Bartlett  and  talk  with  her  about  henna-­inspired  pottery.  Bartlett  ap-­ Bartlett  will  appear  in  a  tent  in  the  leadership  of  Warren  Kimble  and  colorful  art  henna  body  adornment;Íž  and  she  will  plies  slip  to  Saslawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pots  allowing  front  of  the  Frog  Hollow  gallery  at  Stacey  Stanhope,  have  artfully  hand  destination  also  will  apply  henna  to  those  who  the  intricate  patterns  to  live  perma-­ 85  Church  St.,  Burlington,  on  Friday,  painted  over  30  vintage  rockers,  with  col-­ want  it  for  $5  and  up,  price  based  QHQWO\ RQFH WKH SLHFH LV ÂżUHG Aug.  22,  from  2-­8  p.m.  orful  and  which  will  be  sold  at  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art  Rocks  creative  Brandon  Auctionâ&#x20AC;?  at  the  Brandon  Town  Hall  on  Saturday,  Aug.  23,  C from  7  to  9  p.m.  Preview  starts  at  4  PUBLIYS p.m.

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else  with  a  paragraph  of  lines.  Colin  Firth  is  completely  charming  as  the  magician  who  knows  a  fraud  when  he  sees  one  except  for  the  lovely  young  question  mark  he  falls  for.  His  earnest  tirades  on  reality  vs.  il-­ lusion  are  delicious.

Emma  Stone  is  funny  and  win-­ ning  as  she  plays  Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  duplicity  IRU WKH EHQHÂżW RI WKH ZHHNHQG JDWK-­ ering.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hard  to  believe,  as  Stanley  does  with  all  his  rational  analysis,  that  Sophie  is  a  fraud.  With  resolu-­ tion  at  hand,  we  are  treated  to  Eileen  Atkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  crucial  input.  With  these  three  actors,  reality  be  damned.

On  the  downside,  the  Stone/ Firth  chemistry  dims  in  the  face  of  a  nearly  30-­year  age  difference.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  perfectly  reasonable  to  think  23-­year-­old  Emma  Stone  might  be  just  a  little  overwhelmed  by  play-­ ing  the  romantic  interest  of  Eng-­ landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grand  leading  man.  And  sadly,  the  one-­joke  storyline  wears  thin.  Is  this  enough  to  keep  you  away?  Of  course  not.  Who  wants  to  miss  Woody  Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  of-­ fering?  The  remarkable  truth  is  that  even  when  he  trips,  his  movies  are  magnets  for  anyone  who  loves  wit  and  originality. Â

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The  collection  will  include  clas-­ sic,  Victorian,  mission,  and  contem-­ porary  styles.  Sizes  and  shapes  will  include  cradles,  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rockers,  and  assorted  larger  rockers.  Rocker  DUW ZLOO LQFOXGH Ă&#x20AC;RUDOV ODQGVFDSHV nature,  whimsy,  humor  and  eclectic  themes.

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) ments  for  the  project.  In  all,  he  estimated  buying  the  home  and  making  upgrades  to  make  it  suitable  for  club  use  would  cost  about  $350,000.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  old  house  and  certainly  UHTXLUHV VRPH UHQRYDWLRQ ,WÂśV ÂżQH LI youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  moving  your  family  of  four  in,  but  our  services  are  a  little  differ-­ ent  than  that,â&#x20AC;?  Reiderer  said.

Currently,  he  said  the  club  is  pay-­ ing  $1,700  a  month  plus  roughly  another  $4,000  a  year  in  utilities  for  two  storefronts  on  School  Street,  the  clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  home  for  the  past  10  years.  Ideally,  Reiderer  said  a  combina-­ tion  of  grants  and  a  capital  campaign  could  give  the  club  all  it  needs  to  buy  and  renovate  the  home,  mean-­ ing  the  club  could  devote  its  rental  money  to  serving  kids.  ³2QFH ZH ÂżUP XS SURMHFW SODQV weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  applying  for  more  of  those  (grants).  And  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  reaching  out  to  the  community,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ide-­ ally  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  be  able  to  raise  the  money  without  carrying  a  mortgage,  which  means  all  the  rental  money  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  used  to  paying  could  go  back  into  the  program.â&#x20AC;?

Or  some  of  the  rent  money  could  pay  for  a  mortgage,  in  the  long  term  or  in  the  short  term  if  necessary  to  complete  the  sale.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  where  our  building  com-­ mittee  is  really  active  right  now,  how  do  we  want  to  lay  out  the  plans  to  ¿QDQFH WKH SURMHFW ´ 5HLGHUHU VDLG ,I WKH FOXE ZHUH WR ÂżQG D SHUPD-­ nent  home,  it  would  end  a  journey  that  began  in  the  Vergennes  Armory  in  2000.  The  club  had  to  leave  that  site  after  the  Sept.  11,  2001,  terrorist  DWWDFNV DQG ZDV EULHĂ&#x20AC;\ FORVHG $IWHU ÂżQGLQJ WHPSRUDU\ KHDGTXDU-­ ters  in  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  Parish  Hall  and  the  basement  of  the  Vergennes  Fire  Station,  the  club  spent  a  couple  years  in  the  Bixby  Library  basement  before  splitting  its  program  between  a  building  owned  by  local  Masons  on  School  Street  and  its  current  home  across  from  the  National  Bank  of  Middlebury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  we  were  only  closed  for  a  week,  maybe  two  weeks,  and  the  community  rallied  and  helped  us  out  with  these  locations  so  we  were  able  to  continue,â&#x20AC;?  Reiderer  said.

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) CHALLENGES But  locations  were  found.  St.  Pe-­ terâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  allowed  the  club  temporary  use  of  its  Parish  Hall,  and  the  Vergennes  Fire  Department  offered  its  basement.  Eventually,  the  club  set  up  shop  in  the  Bixby  Li-­ brary  basement  for  a  year  or  two  be-­ fore  settling  in  the  two  School  Street  storefronts  it  has  called  home  since  March  of  2004.

It  was  hectic,  Reiderer  said,  in  those  early  days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  were  scattered,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  remember  carting  things  around  in  the  back  of  my  truck.  It  was  like  a  mobile  Boys  &  Girls  Club  unit.â&#x20AC;?

He  credits  those  who  threw  life-­ lines  to  the  club  for  its  survival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  we  were  only  closed  for  a  week,  maybe  two  weeks,  and  the  community  rallied  and  helped  us  out  with  these  locations  so  we  were  able  to  continue,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  For  several  years,  the  club  oper-­ ated  a  separate  and  also  popular  pro-­ gram  for  younger  kids  in  a  building  owned  by  Vergennes  Masons,  also  on  School  Street.  But  late  in  2012  the  club  learned  that  its  annual  fed-­ eral  funding  would  be  slashed  from  about  $100,000  to  roughly  $30,000.  The  club  had  to  make  the  tough  choice  to  end  its  elementary  age  program,  while  extending  its  teen  program  eligibility  to  5th-­  and  6th-­ graders.  Funding  since  then  has  stayed  at  about  $30,000,  thanks  in  part,  Re-­ iderer  said,  to  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  senior  sena-­ tor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sen.  Leahy,  who  was  able  to  visit  us  on  Wednesday  of  last  week,  has  been  a  big  part  of  bringing  federal  dollars  to  Boys  &  Girls  Clubs  across  the  country  and  certainly  here  in  Ver-­ mont,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Reiderer  said  a  positive  did  emerge  from  the  crisis  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  more  local  support.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  good  side  is  we  did  see  some  nice  rallying,  the  community  coming  IRUWK DQG VHHLQJ ZH GLG KDYH D ÂżQDQ-­ cial  need,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

SUCCESSES Without  an  elementary  program,  school-­year  attendance  has  stabi-­ lized  at  around  two  dozen  a  day.  With  the  club  serving  as  a  free  meal  site  in  the  summer,  about  15  show  up  for  its  afternoon  hours,  Reiderer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  real  highlight  of  the  summer  is  working  with  the  school  district  to  provide  lunches  for  the  kids,â&#x20AC;?  Re-­ iderer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  just  huge.  It  helps  us  attract  kids,  they  come  not  just  for  lunch,  but  they  stick  around  after  that  so  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  able  to  work  with  them,  give  them  those  mentoring  services  from  our  staff  and  really  help  guide  them.â&#x20AC;?

As  well  as  mentoring,  the  club  of-­ fers  a  variety  of  programs.  Reiderer,  of  course,  is  proud  of  the  clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Youth  of  the  Year  program,  and  not  MXVW EHFDXVH ÂżYH 9HUJHQQHV DUHD teens  have  earned  statewide  hon-­ ors  and  represented  Vermont  at  the  Northeast  regional  level  in  a  com-­ petition  that  emphasizes  citizenship,  poise,  public  speaking  and  service  to  the  club  and  community.  9LUWXDOO\ DOO WKH FDQGLGDWHV EHQHÂżW from  the  process,  he  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  come  to  us  very  shy,  very  reserved,  and  not  really  sure  where  WR ÂżQG WKHLU QLFKH $QG DIWHU D FRX-­ ple  of  years  hanging  around  here  and  working  with  staff  and  feeling  more  comfortable  with  the  kids,  we  see  them  branch  out  and  grow,â&#x20AC;?  Reiderer  said.  And  the  winners  serve  as  role  models  for  other  club  members.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;These  kids  are  examples  to  the  other  kids  that  are  here.  We  like  to  establish  Youth  of  the  Year  as  a  goal Â

A  MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  student  leads  a  smoothie-­making  workshop  at  the  Boys  and  Girls  Club  of  Great-­ er  Vergennes  recently.

youth  program  at  the  Masonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  prop-­ erty  a  couple  years  ago,  and  the  club  consolidated  in  its  current  home.

During  all  those  years,  the  club  never  stopped  seeking  a  permanent  KRPH 2I¿FLDOV FRQVLGHUHG ODQG QH[W to  the  new  senior  housing  project  and  also  a  city-­owned  parcel  off  New  Haven  Road,  but  the  dollars  never  added  up.

But  Reiderer  said  the  needs  never  went  away  and  recently  have  even  grown,  especially  for  a  kitchen,  which  is  lacking  at  School  Street.  He  said,  for  example,  the  number  of  Vergennes  Union  Elementary  School  students  who  are  eligible  for  free  and  reduced  lunches  has  increased  to  about  50  percent.  ³:HÂśYH IRXQG RYHU WKH ODVW ÂżYH years  or  so,  especially  with  the  eco-­ nomic  downturn,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  a  lot  more  kids,  not  just  in  the  club,  but  in  the  community,  where  hunger  is  an  issue,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

And  an  easily  accessible  yard  would  be  a  plus.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being  in  a  couple  storefronts  on  School  Street  here  we  have  good  access  to  the  elementary  school  if  we  want  to  go  throw  a  ball  around Â

KIRA  JOHNSON,  16,  of  Ver-­ gennes  poses  with  Sen.  Patrick  Leahy  at  the  Boys  and  Girls  Club  of  Greater  Vergennes  during  a  vis-­ it  on  Aug.  6.

or  shoot  some  baskets,â&#x20AC;?  Reiderer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  it  requires  us  to  send  a  staff  person  out,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  thin  as  it  is.  We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  a  bunch  of Â

extra  people  sitting  around  to  send  off  with  groups.  So  having  a  little  space,  a  yard,  would  be  wonderful  to  get  the  kids  outside  and  a  little  more  active.â&#x20AC;? )LQDOO\ FOXE RIÂżFLDOV EHOLHYH D home  would  be  more  inviting  to  cur-­ rent  and  potential  members.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Something  a  little  more  intangi-­ ble  would  be  just  the  homey  feel  of  a  club,â&#x20AC;?  Reiderer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  we  could  move  into  someplace  more  comfort-­ able,  more  inviting,  we  could  not  just  better  serve  the  kids  who  are  coming  into  the  club  now,  but  entice  other  people  to  come  in.â&#x20AC;?

As  well  as  funding,  a  zoning  per-­ mit  would  be  required.  The  property  is  in  the  Residential/Limited  Busi-­ ness  District,  which  lists,  among  others,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Child  Care  Facilityâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community  Centerâ&#x20AC;?  as  uses  that  are  permitted,  but  only  with  conditional  use  approval.  Reiderer  said  he  is  optimistic  on  that  count,  as  he  is  on  the  funding.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not  having  entered  into  a  capital  campaign,  we  feel  pretty  good  about  where  we  stand,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

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THE  BOYS  AND  Girls  Club  of  Greater  Vergennes  is  celebrating  15  years  of  serving  area  youth.  Sen.  Patrick  Leahy  visted  the  club  on  Aug.  6.  Pictured  from  the  visit  are,  left  to  right,  Executive  Director  Mike  Reiderer,  BGC  Board  Chair  Ed  Biello,  Sen.  Patrick  Leahy,  BGC  Board  Member  Jeff  Fritz  and  Andrew  Fritz.

they  can  aspire  to.  They  can  see  they  can  participate,  and  even  if  they  are  not  star  athletes  or  at  the  top  of  their  class  academically,  they  can  still  be  successful,  and  the  club  is  the  place  they  can  really  do  that,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

The  organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Keystone  Club  also  offers  leadership  training  and  service  opportunities.  Its  Learning  Kitchen  teaches  cooking  skills  and  good  nutrition  habits.  Its  Dinner  Club  â&#x20AC;&#x153;uses  sharing  a  meal  together  as  a  framework  to  teach  etiquette,  conversational  skills  and  personal  presentation,â&#x20AC;?  and  the  Brain  Gain  program  encourages  reading.  The  club  has  also  cooperated  with  school  personnel  on  anti-­bulling  and  anti-­tobacco  efforts,  while  also  running  its  own  programs  on  those  fronts.

7KH FOXE DOVR RYHUVDZ D ÂżYH \HDU grant-­funded  program  designed  to  raise  local  awareness  on  alcohol  abuse  among  teens  and  adults.  Re-­ iderer  said  the  impact  proved  hard  to  quantify,  but  he  believed  the  effort  was  a  success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  learn  a  little  more  about  the  health  effects,  the  effects  it  has  on  the  developing  adolescent  brain.  We  need  to  be  a  little  more  cognizant  of  the  lowering  of  inhi-­ bitions  when  teenagers  get  together  and  drink  heavily,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  just  a  matter  of  taking  away  their  keys  and  saying  spend  the  night  here  DQG HYHU\WKLQJ ZLOO EH ÂżQH , WKLQN we  were  able  to  spread  that  aware-­ ness.â&#x20AC;?

Reiderer  also  believes  club  mem-­ bers  are  less  prone  to  substance  abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  also  see  that  most  of  the  kids  that  come  to  the  club  are  not  using,  have  not  experimented  with  drugs  and  alcohol,â&#x20AC;?  Reiderer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  real  testament  to  the  men-­ toring  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  getting  while  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  here.  We  set  pretty  clear  expecta-­ tions.â&#x20AC;?

MISSION  STATEMENT Looking  ahead,  the  club  has  al-­ ways  wanted  a  permanent  home  DQG KDV Ă&#x20AC;LUWHG ZLWK D FRXSOH FLW\ ORFDWLRQV 5LJKW QRZ FOXE RIÂżFLDOV are  negotiating  to  buy  a  property  on  Main  Street  that  would  meet  that  long-­held  goal  (see  related  story).

Reiderer  said  owning  a  home  would  give  the  club  a  kitchen  to  better  meet  the  communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grow-­ ing  hunger  needs  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  he  said  roughly  50  percent  of  Vergennes  Union  El-­ ementary  School  Students  are  eli-­ gible  for  free  or  reduced  lunches,  for  example  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and  allow  for  more  outdoor  recreation  without  spread-­ ing  the  staff  too  thin  by  sending  su-­ pervisors  offsite.

But  regardless  of  the  location,  Re-­ LGHUHU LV FRQÂżGHQW WKH FOXE ZLOO UH-­ PDLQ LQ SODFH WR IXOÂżOO LWV PLVVLRQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  inspire  and  enable  all  children,  especially  those  who  need  us  the  most,  to  reach  their  full  potential  as  caring,  productive  and  responsible  citizens.â&#x20AC;?

When  Reiderer  looks  back  at  his  14  years  that  is  what  he  remembers.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing  kids  come  out  of  the  club  successful  has  really  been  the  most  tremendous  experience  and  fantastic  for  me  being  here  as  long  as  I  have,â&#x20AC;?  Reiderer  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  here  to  work  with  the  Luke  Tallmans  and  Sarah  Donnellys  and  Jason  Ouellettes  that  have  just  be-­ come  part  of  the  community,  police  RIÂżFHUV FRDFKHV SDUHQWV $QG WKDWÂśV more  satisfying  than  anything,  just  seeing  these  kids  grow  up,  graduat-­ ing  high  school,  graduating  college,  and  move  on  with  their  lives.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  rewarding  than  any  individual  club  accomplishments.â&#x20AC;?

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

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