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The annual county fair is just around the corner. See the program in this edition.

Addison

In the garden This Starksboro garden’s sculpture goes way beyond gnomes.

See Page 2A.

Health care professional, mother and Lincoln mountain biker is making a national reputation. Page 1B.

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INDEPENDENT Vol. 67 No. 29

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

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74 Pages

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Addison County

By the way

Liam  Corcoran  and  some  friends  are  inviting  the  public  to  the  opening  of  a  new  studio  this  Saturday  from  4-­8  p.m.  at  888  Botsford  Road  in  Ferrisburgh.  The  open  house  will  showcase  the  ZRUN RI ¿YH ORFDO DUWLVWV DQG D recording  studio  constructed  by  two  20-­year-­old  rappers  in  an  old  dairy  barn.  Corcoran,  a  Monkton  native,  said  there  will  be  paintings,  masks  and  a  slideshow  of  the  stu-­ dio’s  construction  and  the  two  rap  artists’  latest  projects  will  be  play-­ ing  throughout.  They  may  per-­ form  as  well.

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  July  25,  2013

Starksboro gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic talent blooms By  XIAN  CHIANG-­WAREN STARKSBORO  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Twelve  years  ago  the  property  on  Robert  Young  Road  purchased  by  Price  and  Mari-­ jke  Niles  for  their  retirement  was  full  of  grass,  brambles  and  brush.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  so  bad,  the  real  estate  agent  told  us  not  to  buy  it,â&#x20AC;?  Marijke  Niles,  67,  recalled.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  we  fell  in  love  with  the  big  rock,  the  view  and  the  pond,  and  I  wanted  a  big  open  space  where  I  could  garden.â&#x20AC;?

And  so  she  has.  Over  the  years,  Niles  has  transformed  the  sprawling  property.  Were  it  not  for  the  distinc-­ WLYH Ă&#x20AC;DW IDFHG URFN DERXW WZR VWRULHV KLJK RQ WKH SURSHUW\ WKH ÂżHOG GHSLFW-­ ed  in  the  photograph  Niles  shows  visitors  of  the  property  before  she  began  gardening  would  be  totally  unrecognizable  today.  On  display  on  D UHFHQW WRXU OXVK Ă&#x20AC;RZHUEHGV VRDNHG up  the  midday  sun,  whimsical  path-­ ways  led  visitors  to  the  different  beds  and  a  picnic  area,  and  rows  of  gooseberry,  raspberry  and  blueberry  bushes  were  laden  with  fruit.  This  month,  she  is  building  up  the Â

property  in  a  different  way:  Niles  has  made  a  whimsical  sculpture  garden  on  the  property  using  all-­recycled  materials.  She  held  a  grand  opening  last  Saturday,  and  she  is  inviting  the  public  to  come  to  the  gardens  to  take  a  tour  on  almost  every  day  through  Aug.  12.  The  exact  times  of  the  45-­minue  tours  is  on  Nilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  website,  perennialgardensplus.com;Íž  admis-­ sion  is  $8.  The  gardens  are  open  9  a.m.-­6  p.m.

On  display  are  whimsical  rock  sculpture  installations  of  a  shoe  store,  a  kitchen,  a  touring  bike,  a  chick  quilt  and  the  willy-­nilly  wish-­ ing  wall.  She  is  also  offering  to  teach  guests  how  to  build  their  own  sculp-­ tures  out  of  recycled  materials  like  rocks,  found  objects  and  tree  stumps.  Nilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  artistic  talent  was  clearly  on  display  in  the  garden  even  before  she  began  making  sculptures.  Visitors  to  the  gardens  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  she  has  run  as  a  business  for  six  years,  called  Mari-­ jkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Perennial  Gardens  Plus  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  post  comments  on  her  website  that  attest Â

WR WKH ÂłPDJLF´ DQG ÂłPDJQLÂżFHQFH´ of  the  space,  which  has  clearly  been  GHVLJQHG E\ VRPHRQH ZLWK D ÂżQHO\ honed  sense  of  aesthetics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People  say  I  have  a  good  eye,â&#x20AC;?  Niles  admits.  She  jokes  that  she  was  dissuaded  from  pursuing  an  artistic  career  when  she  a  child.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  I  was  young  I  tried  to  draw,  and  they  told  me  I  was  not  an  artist  at  all,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then  I  asked  if  I  could  sit  for  other  artists  and  they  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No,  your  face  is  too  round!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  I  was  very  upset.â&#x20AC;?

Instead,  she  earned  a  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  de-­

gree  in  business  administration  from  the  University  of  Notre  Dame.  She  worked  for  the  university  and  on  the  side  she  managed  theaters  and  ballet  companies  and  volunteered  for  sym-­ phonies.  A  voracious  skier,  she  met  husband  Price  on  the  lifts  in  Sun  Val-­ ley,  Idaho. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  both  said  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;singleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  went  up  together,  and  that  was  that,â&#x20AC;?  Price  Niles,  a  retired  orthopedic  surgeon,  recalled.

The  coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  move  to  Vermont  for  their  retirement  was  Marijkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  idea,  her  husband  said.  She  had  fallen  in  love  with  Vermont  while  their  daughter,  Kirsten,  completed  stud-­ ies  at  McGill  University  in  Montreal  and  Marijke  made  trips  to  bring  her  son  to  Vermont  for  summer  camp.

After  working  for  several  years  at  the  Basin  Harbor  Club  and  building  up  the  Starksboro  property,  she  was  able  to  focus  on  her  passion  of  gar-­ dening  full-­time.  She  became  a  cer-­ WL¿HG 0DVWHU *DUGHQHU DQG 0DVWHU Composter,  and  serves  on  the  UVM  Extension  Master  Gardener  State  Advisory  Board.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  passion  that  has  grown  over  a  lifetime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  Dutch,  so  I  always  liked  plants,  but  I  had  to  mow  when  I  was  young  and  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  like  that,â&#x20AC;?  said  Niles,  who  estimates  her  gardening Â

MARIJKE  NILES  AND  her  husband,  Price,  have  transformed  their  6WDUNVERUR SURSHUW\ LQWR D ODYLVK Ă&#x20AC;RZHU DQG VFXOSWXUH JDUGHQ ZKHUH EHHV EX]] DURXQG JRRVHQHFN ORRVHVWULIH DQG EHH EDOP Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DQG FLQ-­ der  blocks  and  shoes  act  as  planters.

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passion  has  now  endured  for  over  â&#x20AC;&#x153;probably  60  years.â&#x20AC;?

She  takes  every  opportunity  to  be  in  her  garden  space,  working  with  the  landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tendencies  instead  of  against  them.  When  several  trees  on  the  property  were  uprooted  by  severe  storms,  she  trimmed  back  the  exposed  roots  and  planted  in  and  around  the  holes  the  stumps  had  made  in  the  ground,  creating  a  beau-­ tiful  garden  bed  out  of  decaying  tree  stumps.

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Gardens  Plus  is  one  of  Starksboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  main  attractions,  and  both  Price  and  Marijke  thrive  on  the  interactions  with  people  from  the  surrounding  area  as  well  as  the  random  visitors  from  around  the  globe  who  wander  into  their  yard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People  are  very  surprised  that  something  like  it  exists  in  Vermont,â&#x20AC;?  Niles  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  get  people  from  oth-­ er  countries  by  accident  because  of  the  road  signs  â&#x20AC;Ś  I  used  to  travel  the  world,  now  the  world  comes  to  me  and  my  gardens.â&#x20AC;?

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Agreeing  with  our  critics, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  focus  on  the  issues We  agree  with  our  critics  concerning  the  siting  the  Middlebury  town  hall  that  we  should  stay  focused  on  the  key  issues  facing  the  town  and  taxpayers.  7KH SRLQW LV QRW GHÂżQLQJ RQHÂśV SRVLWLRQ EDVHG RQ D KROLHU WKDQ WKRX ORYH RI WKH WRZQ RU WKDW RQHÂśV SHUVSHFWLYH ZRXOG ÂłVDYH´ WKH WRZQÂśV PRVW SUHFLRXV DVVHWV while  another  might  not.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grant  that  we  all  love  the  town  equally;Íž  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grant  that  each  person  is  concerned  about  using  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  assets  in  the  best  possible  way;Íž  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grant  that  the  municipal  building  is  on  its  last  legs  and  needs  WR EH UHSODFHG OHWÂśV JUDQW WKDW FRPPLWWHHV KDYH VSHQW WKH SDVW PRQWKV DQG WKH SDVW \HDUV WU\LQJ WR UHDFK DJUHHPHQW RQ KRZ WR PRYH IRUZDUG 1RU LV ÂżQGLQJ D VLWH IRU WKH PXQLFLSDO EXLOGLQJ WULYLDO DV RQH FULWLF misinterprets  what  was  written  in  a  recent  editorial.  On  the  contrary,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  critical  step  in  improving  our  downtown  and  municipal  services.  What  that  HGLWRULDO FDOOHG WULYLDO LV DOOHJLQJ DV D VHOHFWPDQ GLG WKDW D SULRU ÂłXQVROLFLWHG´ proposal  by  the  college  has  any  relevance  today.  It  does  not.

Nor  should  the  focus  be  about  one  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  spin  on  the  issue  or  anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,  rather  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  about  building  a  new  town  hall  on  a  prominent  site  in  the  downtown  WKDW VHUYHV 0LGGOHEXU\ UHVLGHQWV ZHOO WRGD\ DQG \HDUV KHQFH )RU WKH SDVW \HDUV WKH GHIDXOW KDV EHHQ WR WU\ WR PDNH WKH PXQLFLSDO building  work  where  it  sits.  Two  years  ago,  town  leaders  again  agreed  to  focus  on  a  way  to  build  new  on  the  existing  site.  Architectural  drawings  were  done,  FRVWV ZHUH HVWLPDWHG D ÂżQDQFH FRPPLWWHH ZDV DVVLJQHG WKH WDVN RI WU\LQJ WR ÂżQG RXWVLGH UHYHQXH WR PDNH LW ÂżVFDOO\ YLDEOH 1R DGGLWLRQDO IXQGLQJ ZDV found.  Faced  with  taking  a  $7  million-­plus  project  to  voters,  which  would  LQFUHDVH WKH WD[ UDWH VXEVWDQWLDOO\ IRU WKH QH[W \HDUV RU ÂżQGLQJ D EHWWHU solution,  another  option  was  pursued.

The  option  currently  on  the  table  meets  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  needs  better  than  any  SURSRVDO ZH KDYH VHHQ SLWFKHG LQ WKH SDVW \HDUV 1RQH KDYH EHHQ PRUH FRPSUHKHQVLYH RIIHUHG PRUH DPHQHWLHV DQG VLGH EHQHÂżWV WR WKH WRZQ RU been  as  affordable  for  taxpayers.  No  other  proposal,  in  short,  has  served  the  community  so  well.  What  does  not  serve  the  community  well  is  suggesting  irrational  solutions.  Suggesting  one  solution  is  to  simply  ask  the  college  to  give  the  town  $7  million  or  more  to  rebuild  on  the  current  site  and  get  nothing  in  return  borders  on  the  absurd.  It  is  not  a  reasonable  request,  but  even  if  they  were  willing  to  have  done  that,  there  were  plenty  of  opportunities  (and,  yes,  they  were  asked)  to  contribute.  So  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  get  real.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  discuss  the  pros  and  cons  of  the  current  SURSRVDO DQG SUHVV RSSRQHQWV WR DQVZHU WKH TXHVWLRQ WKH\ DUH DYRLGLQJ $UH WKH\ ZLOOLQJ WR VXJJHVW WKDW 0LGGOHEXU\ UHVLGHQWV ÂżQDQFH PLOOLRQ IRU WKLV new  building  by  raising  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  property  tax,  or  does  the  $2  million  RSWLRQ WKDW DOVR LQFOXGHV D SURPLQHQW VLWH VRXQG EHWWHU" Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  heart  of  this  matter.  What  creates  the  best  scenario  for  taxpayers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  EXVLQHVV DQG UHVLGHQWLDO VKRUW WHUP DQG ORQJ WHUP" :KDW GRHV WKH FRPPXQLW\ JHW IURP ERWK SURSRVDOV" 7KH IHZ YRFDO FULWLFV VXJJHVW D P\WKLF YDOXH RI WKH FXUUHQW VLWH IRU ZKLFK QR DPRXQW RI PRQH\ LV VXIÂżFLHQW FRPSHQVDWLRQ DQG WKH\ suggest  a  dirth  of  solutions  for  the  library.  Nonsense.

The  selectboard  is  right  to  press  ahead  with  full  sketches  of  the  proposed  building  on  the  Osborne  site.  With  that  in  hand,  the  community  will  have  a  concrete  vision  of  how  a  new  town  hall  could  mesh  with  the  library,  how  parking  issues  could  be  resolved,  and  how  much  could  be  accomplished  so  VRRQ ZLWK VR OLWWOH WD[ EXUGHQ WR UHVLGHQWV 3UREOHPV QHHG WR EH LGHQWL¿HG DQG worked  out,  but  there  remains  plenty  of  time  to  do  so  and  ample  opportunity  for  public  engagement  before  the  vote;͞  and  if  town  residents  prefer  to  reject  this  plan  and  pay  more  for  less  later  on,  they  can  decide  that  at  the  ballot  box.

Angelo  S.  Lynn

Fixing  frackingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  folly The  science  behind  the  fracking  of  natural  gas  is  evolving  as  rapidly  as  WKH SURFHVV ZKLFK EHJDQ LQ LWV FXUUHQW PDQLIHVWDWLRQ LQ WKH ODWH V DQG clearly  poses  worrisome  long-­term  issues.  ,Q D UHFHQW LQWHUYLHZ VHH 7UXWKRXW RUJ )ULGD\ -XO\ ZLWK /RXLV $OG-­ stadt,  a  retired  former  vice-­president  of  Mobil-­Exxon  who  has  become  a  spokesperson  against  fracking,  Aldstadt  notes  that  the  oil  industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  strategy  today  is  to  suggest  that  natural  gas  is  a  bridge  fuel  and  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  better  for  the  environment  than  burning  either  fuel  oil  or  coal.  True  enough,  Aldstadt  says,  but  then  he  challenges  the  oil  and  gas  industry  to  start  developing  those  renewable  energy  sources  at  the  level  that  could  meet  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  demand.  Somehow,  he  suggests,  the  oil  companies  rarely  get  around  to  investing  large  sums  in  those  technologies.

No  surprise  there,  but  in  reading  the  interview  political  strategies  come  to  mind  that  might  prove  effective.  First,  launch  a  public  education  process  about  the  long-­term  dangers  of  fracking;͞  second,  promote  legislation  to  require  stricter  emission  standards  DW WKH ZHOOKHDG DQG UDPS XS ¿[HV D EHWWHU SURFHVV RU XVH QRQ GHWHULRUDWLQJ material)  for  existing  caps  on  the  wellheads  to  reduce  the  escape  of  meth-­ ane  gas;͞  third,  to  provide  a  compromise  position  that  could,  for  example,  mandate  a  percentage  of  funds  from  existing  natural  gas  revenues  be  used  for  renewable  energy  production  before  new  permits  are  granted  (which  would  have  even  stricter  controls)  or  some  other  solution  that  would  make  the  use  of  the  natural  gas  produced  in  North  America  a  true  bridge  fuel  to  a  nation  that  is  honestly  seeking  to  become  mostly  reliant  on  renewable  energy.

7KH SROLWLFDO SUHPLVH LV WKLV 7KH FRXQWU\ VKRXOG EH DEOH WR UHDFK WKH JRDO of  primarily  running  on  renewable  energy  faster  with  the  oil  industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  help,  than  it  could  by  opposing  the  oil  industry  at  every  juncture.  Colleagues  working  toward  a  mutual  goal,  in  short,  achieve  the  end  result  faster  than  if  WKH\ DUH RSSRQHQWV ÂżJKWLQJ EDWWOHV LQ D ORQJ GUDZQ RXW ZDU Of  greatest  concern  in  the  fracking  process  is  that  it  not  only  releases  methane  gas  at  the  wellhead,  but  that  it  also  creates  fractures  in  the  earth  that  may  allow  the  escape  of  methane  through  the  earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  crust  over  the  next  several  hundred  years,  says  Aldstadt.  Scientists  also  know  that  con-­ FUHWH ZHOOKHDGV RQ H[LVWLQJ QDWXUDO JDV RU RLO ZHOOV GHWHULRUDWH ZLWKLQ years,  allowing  those  drilled  wells  to  leak  gas  for  eons  afterward.  Finding  D Âż[ IRU WKRVH OHDNLQJ ZHOOKHDGV DQG UHGXFLQJ WKH HVFDSH RI PHWKDQH JDV DW the  wellhead  in  future  wells  should  be  an  issue  of  technology  and  mechan-­ ics,  not  politics.

If  public  education  on  this  singular  issue  were  a  national  priority,   one  would  hope  the  nation  could  rally  around  legislation  that  promotes  stricter  standards  at  the  wellhead  to  solve  that  part  of  the  equation,  and  then  move  on  to  other  issues  from  there  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  at  the  very  least,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  good  place  to  start  a  collaborative  process.

Angelo  S.  Lynn

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By John wake-­up  call  (you  know,  we  older  Flowers folks  like  our  naps),  reminding  us  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  survived  the  half-­century  mark  and  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  now  playing  the  back  nine  of  lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  golf  course,  but  hey  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  you  can  get  some  discounts  with  that  graying  hair.

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You  can  get  cheaper  rates  for  health,  auto,  dental  and  homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  insurance,  as  well  as  discounts  on  prescrip-­ tion  medications.  British  Airways  and  a  number  of  hotel  and  motel  chains  offer  reduced  pricing  for  AARP  mem-­ bers.

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Clippings

Energy  oversight  should  be  independent Opponents  of  several  utility  projects  with  far-­reaching  implications  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  wind  turbines  in  the  Northeast  Kingdom,  the  merger  of  Green  Mountain  Power  and  CVPS,  and  the  Addison  Natural  Gas  Project  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  have  criticized  the  De-­ partment  of  Public  Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  role  in  the  review  of  those  projects.  Although  the  substantive  objections  to  these  proj-­ ects  are  different,  a  common  complaint  is  that  the  DPS  has  not  served  as  an  independent  representative  of  local  and  statewide  public  concerns  to  the  Public  Service  Board,  the  quasi-­judicial  body  that  is  the  decision-­maker  on  major  utility  matters.  Concerns  about  the  DPS  have  been  raised  well  before  the  recent  contro-­ versies.  For  example,  when  Jim  Doug-­ las  was  governor,  some  critics  of  Ver-­ mont  Yankeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  continued  operation  claimed  that  the  DPS  was  too  close  to  Entergy,  Vermont  Yankeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  owner,  to  be  an  effective  advocate  for  public  By  Eric  L.  Davis concerns  about  the  nuclear  plant.  I  would  argue  that  the  DPS  gener-­ ally  follows  the  direction  of  the  gover-­ nor  in  making  submissions  to  the  Public  Service  Board  in  contested  utility  matters.  The  commissioner  of  the  DPS  is  appointed  by  the  governor,  and  is  an  important  member  of  WKH DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ )RU PRVW RI KLV WLPH LQ RIÂżFH 'RXJODV was  generally  supportive  of  Vermont  Yankee,  and  the  DPS  UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG WKDW SRLQW RI YLHZ 6LPLODUO\ 3HWHU 6KXPOLQ KDV been  a  strong  supporter  of  projects  proposed  by  the  Gaz  Metro  group  of  companies,  and  it  is  no  surprise  that  his  administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  DPS  supports  those  projects  before  the  PSB. The  Department  of  Public  Service  has  an  important  role  to  play  in  energy  planning  and  recommending  large-­scale Â

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energy  policy,  and  it  is  appropriate  that  these  activities  be  carried  out  by  an  agency  that  is  responsible  to  the  gov-­ ernor.  However,  I  see  the  question  of  whether  the  public  advocacy  role  should  be  in  the  hands  of  DPS,  or  should  instead  be  in  a  more  independent  organization,  to  be  open  for  discussion,  especially  after  looking  at  the  ways  in  which  the  public  advocacy  function  is  performed  in  other  states.

Vermont  is  among  a  minority  of  states  nationally,  and  is  the  only  state  in  New  England,  in  which  representing  the  public  interest  before  the  state  utility  commission  is  in  the  hands  of  an  agency  directly  responsible  to  the  governor.  The  more  common  practice  is  to  have  the  public  advocacy  role  in  the  hands  of  the  attorney  generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  of-­ ÂżFH RU LQ D FRPSOHWHO\ LQGHSHQGHQW state  agency.  Both  of  these  models  are  used  elsewhere  in  New  England.

In  Massachusetts  and  Rhode  Island,  the  attorney  general  is  responsible  for  representing  the  interests  of  ratepay-­ ers  and  citizens  before  the  utility  regulatory  commissions.  In  both  of  those  states,  as  in  Vermont,  the  attorney  general  is  elected  separately  from  the  governor.  This  structure  al-­ ORZV WKH RIÂżFH WKDW VHUYHV DV DQ DGYRFDWH IRU FLWL]HQ YLHZV to  be  separate  from  the  energy  planning  function  that  is  part  of  the  governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  administration.

In  Connecticut,  Maine  and  New  Hampshire,  indepen-­ dent  agencies  are  charged  by  statute  with  representing  the  public  before  the  utilities  commissions.  These  agen-­ cies  are  called  the  Consumer  Counsel  (Connecticut),  the  Public  Advocate  (Maine),  and  the  Consumer  Advocate  (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

I  would  like  to  address  some  is-­ sues  raised  in  a  recent  letter  regard-­ LQJ D KRPH HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQF\ SURM-­ HFW , FDQQRW UHVSRQG WR WKH VSHFL¿FV of  that  situation,  but  in  general,  there  are  some  important  reasons  why  a  homeowner  may  initially  not  achieve  the  energy  savings  he  or  she  had  hoped  to  get.

Moisture  in  the  home  must  be  successfully  addressed  before  HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQF\ ZRUN FDQ EHJLQ This  work  is  not  included  in  the  cost  RI WKH HI¿FLHQF\ XSJUDGHV IRU WKH SXUSRVHV RI JHWWLQJ ¿QDQFLDO LQFHQ-­ WLYHV IURP (I¿FLHQF\ 9HUPRQW EXW is  a  vital  prerequisite  to  doing  the  HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQF\ ZRUN $ GHKXPLGL-­ ¿HU LV QRW D SHUPDQHQW VROXWLRQ WR moisture  in  the  home  and  is  not  an  HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQW VROXWLRQ LQ WKH ORQJ term.

Once  moisture  has  been  mitigat-­ ed,  a  homeowner  must  work  closely  ZLWK WKH %3, FHUWL¿HG HQHUJ\ DXGLWRU WR GR WKH UHWUR¿W LQ WKH FRUUHFW RUGHU so  that  the  promised  results  can  be  achieved.  If  only  some  of  the  rec-­ RPPHQGHG UHWUR¿WV DUH FRPSOHWHG there  can  be  unforeseen  problems  and  the  energy  savings  might  not  be  as  great  as  if  the  homeowner  did  all  the  recommended  work.

If  a  home  has  asbestos-­containing  vermiculite  in  the  attic,  it  must  be  removed  or  sealed  before  the  attic  FDQ EH UHWUR¿WWHG $WWLFV DORQJ ZLWK basements,  are  the  prime  spots  for  reducing  air  leakage,  so  vermiculite  insulation  is  an  added  complication  to  achieving  optimal  energy  savings.

There  are  other  factors  to  consider  DIWHU WKH UHWUR¿W LV FRPSOHWHG 7KH number  of  degree  days  changes  from  year  to  year,  so  energy  use  should  be  averaged  over  a  period  of  years  to  assess  improvement.  A  pro-­ JUDPPDEOH WKHUPRVWDW DQG HI¿FLHQW lighting  and  appliances  can  also  help  produce  energy  savings.

I  recommend  that  any  residents  who  have  problems  with  their  HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQF\ MREV VKRXOG VSHDN ¿UVW ZLWK WKHLU FRQWUDFWRU WR UHDFK D positive  outcome.  If  they  still  have  SUREOHPV WKH\ VKRXOG FDOO (I¿FLHQ-­ cy  Vermont  ),  which  FHUWL¿HV %3, FHUWL¿HG FRQWUDFWRUV and  stands  behind  them.

With  patience  and  persistence,  UHVLGHQWV FDQ ¿QG VROXWLRQV WR resolve  any  outstanding  issues.  $FFRUGLQJ WR (I¿FLHQF\ 9HUPRQW most  homeowners  are  happy  with  WKH UHVXOWV RI WKHLU HQHUJ\ UHWUR¿WV and  do  achieve  substantial  energy  savings.

Fran  Putnam Chair Weybridge  Energy  Committee

Animal  shelter  grateful  for  help I  am  writing  to  express  my  thanks  for  the  community  support  that  the  Homeward  Bound  Animal  Welfare  Center  enjoys.

We  recently  partnered  with  a  summer  camp  run  by  the  Aurora  School  to  have  our  food  dona-­ WLRQ ELQV ¿[HG XS DQG UHSDLQWHG The  bins  were  out  of  commission  for  just  a  couple  of  weeks  and  we  ¿HOGHG QXPHURXV FDOOV DERXW ZKHUH they  went  and  how  soon  they  would  be  back  because  people  wanted  to  make  their  donations.  I  am  pleased  to  let  the  community  know  they  are  back  in  their  usual  places  and  look-­ ing  great.

We  are  truly  grateful  for  the  dona-­ tions  of  food  and  cleaning  supplies  that  help  us  provide  for  the  many  animals  of  the  county  who  need  our  help.

Jessica  Danyow Executive  Director Homeward  Bound  Animal Welfare  Center

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It  seems  that  Mr.  Lynn  is  trying  to  make  me  and  my  advocacy  the  issue.  In  fact,  the  issue  is  the  shape  and  health  of  our  downtown  for  generations  to  come.  Taking  a  step  that  would  reshape  our  downtown  IRUHYHU LV QRW LQVLJQL¿FDQW Our  downtown  merchants  may  DVN WKHPVHOYHV ³&DQ , VXSSRUW a  proposal  that  would  increase  demand  on  the  parking  that  my  FXVWRPHUV QHHG"´ $OUHDG\ RYHU-­ burdened  parking  is  not  a  trivial  issue.

(See  Letter,  Page  5A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  July  25,  2013  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

Bob  Dylan,  hiding  in  plain  sight 7KH '\ODQ WLFNHWV DUULYHG LQ WKH leader,  Jim  James,  is  also  known  as  mail  a  couple  weeks  before  last  ³<LP <DPHV ´ 7KDQN \RX :LNLSH-­ 6XQGD\œV VKRZ DW WKH 6DUDWRJD 3HU-­ dia,  for  that  unmakeupable  fact.

IRUPLQJ $UWV &HQWHU ,œG VSHQW D *  *  * ridiculous  amount  of  money  to  get  If  we  thought  My  Morning  the  best  seats.

Jacket  was  loud,  well,  '\ODQ LV DQG KHœV :LOFR JDYH WKH ZRUG EHHQ D VPRNHU IRUHYHU completely  new  mean-­ DQG VXUYLYHG D ZHLUG ing.  It  felt  like  we  were  heart  ailment.  So  if  on  the  runway  beneath  \RXœUH D IDQ \RX DO-­ D ODQGLQJ 7KH EDQG ZD\V KDYH WR ZRQGHU seemed  to  be  hoping  to  if  the  next  Dylan  show  DFKLHYH WKH ZRUOGœV ¿UVW you  see  will  be  the  last  stationary  sonic  boom.  one.  7KH DXGLR DVVDXOW PDGH $QG KDYLQJ VHHQ my  teeth  hurt. him  perform  in  hay-­ Wilco  made  partial  ¿HOGV RXWGRRU YHQXHV recompense  for  that  DQG FDYHUQRXV EDVNHW-­ abuse,  though,  by  bring-­ ball  arenas,  I  wanted  ing  out  Garth  Hudson,  just  once  to  see  him  up  IURP 7KH %DQG 7KH close. now  frail  but  still  tal-­ We  were  so  close,  ented  Hudson  guested  in  fact,  that  our  tick-­ by Gregory Dennis on  accordion  and  then  ets  placed  us  in  the  PRYHG RYHU WR RUJDQ IRU orchestra  pit.  But  I  D PHPRUDEOH YHUVLRQ RI was  reassured  to  see  that  the  tick-­ ³&KHVW )HYHU ´ ets  listed  a  seat  number.  I  assumed  No  need  for  online  research  ² QDLYHO\ LW WXUQHG RXW ² WKDW ZH DERXW WKDW VRQJ ,œG VSHQW PDQ\ would  be  able  to  be  able  to  sit  down  a  high  school  night  playing  it  as  and  still  be  close. loud  as  our  Heathkit  mono  system  :H DUULYHG DW 63$& WR ¿QG WKDW would  allow.

RXU ³VHDWV´ LQYROYHG VWDQGLQJ DW WKH *  *  * SHUIRUPHUVœ IHHW DQG VWDULQJ XS DW So  much  has  been  written  and  the  stage.  For  a  six-­hour,  three-­act  said  about  Bob  Dylan  that  I  hesitate  show.  WR DGG WR WKDW PDJQL¿FHQW SLOH %XW %XW ZH FRXOGQœW FRPSODLQ WKDW here  goes.

ZH ZHUHQÂśW FORVH HQRXJK He  is  of  course  famously  enig-­ *  *  * PDWLF +H RIWHQ GRHVQÂśW VD\ DQ\-­ Âł<RXÂśUH WH[WLQJ PH ZKLOH \RXÂśUH thing  to  the  audience,  and  until  he  at  a  Dylan  concert,â&#x20AC;?  my  friend  re-­ and  the  band  took  their  bows,  he  plied  to  me  on  my  iPhone  about  barely  acknowledged  there  was  KDOIZD\ WKRXJKW '\ODQÂśV VHW anyone  in  the  house  Sunday  but  his  ³7KDWÂśV KHUHWLFDO ´ tight  quartet. ([FHSW LW LVQÂśW DQ\PRUH 7KHVH 0LOOLRQV RI XV KDYH EHHQ VHDUFK-­ days,  the  concert  experience  begins  ing  for  clues  about  Dylan.  But  in  online  with  the  ticket  purchase  and  some  ways  all  you  need  to  know  is  HQGV RQOLQH WRR ZLWK WKH QLJKWÂśV what  he  does  on  stage,  100  times  a  songs  compiled  on  the  setlist.fm  \HDU RU VR ² D QHYHU HQGLQJ WRXU wiki. on  which  he  has,  since  1988,  done  My  Morning  Jacket  and  Wilco  more  shows  than  Bruce  Springs-­ ZHUH 6XQGD\ÂśV RSHQLQJ DFWV , ZDV WHHQ 8 DQG WKH 5ROOLQJ 6WRQHV familiar  with  Wilco  but  I  knew  My  combined.

Morning  Jacket  only  by  reputation.  ³,ÂśP 1RW 7KHUH´ ZDV WKH WLWOH RI So  before  the  show  we  went  online  D ÂżOP DERXW '\ODQ %XW LQ VRPH again,  dialing  up  their  latest  album  senses  he  is  quite  â&#x20AC;&#x153;there,â&#x20AC;?  hiding  RQ <RX7XEH on  stage  in  plain  sight.

As  My  Morning  began  their  set,  7KH VRXQG IRU KLV VHW ZDV FULVS I  did  some  more  research  on  my  QLFHO\ PRGXODWHG HYHU\ LQVWUXPHQW SKRQH 7KHLU PXVLF ZDV H[FHOOHQW distinguishable.  He  could  teach  his  LI WKXQGHULQJO\ ORXG DQG , FRXOGQœW opening  acts  a  lot  about  how  to  understand  the  lyrics.  make  yourself  heard.

I  found  a  few  clues  online,  and  Part  of  the  fun  of  a  Dylan  show  is  , OHDUQHG WKDW WKH EDQGœV EULOOLDQW JXHVVLQJ ZKLFK ROG VRQJ KHœV SOD\-­

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ing,  because  he  so  dramatically  re-­ arranges  them.  7KHUH ZDVQÂśW WRR PXFK RI WKDW Sunday,  though.  Most  of  the  mate-­ rial  was  drawn  from  his  solid  new  &' Âł7HPSHVW ´ DQG IURP WKH UH-­ cent  string  of  albums  that  make  up  his  late-­career  renaissance.  1R /DV 9HJDV VW\OH QRVWDOJLD VKRZ IRU %RE +HÂśV NHHSLQJ LW IUHVK â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  he  was  young,  his  songs  came  out  of  an  explosion  of  inspi-­ ration.  Now  his  songs  are  the  work  RI D ÂżQH FUDIWVPDQ ´ VD\V P\ IULHQG Alan  Reder,  author  of  the  excellent  PXVLF ERRN Âł/LVWHQ WR 7KLV ´ Perhaps  the  biggest  surprise  RI 6XQGD\ÂśV VKRZ ZDV KRZ JRRG '\ODQÂśV YRLFH VRXQGHG ² EHWWHU WKDQ LW KDV LQ \HDUV VPRRWK DQG H[SUHVVLYH PRVW RI WKH JUDYHO JRQH +DV KH ÂżQDOO\ VWRSSHG VPRNLQJ" Another  mystery  to  contemplate.)

In  addition  to  texting  my  friend  GXULQJ WKH VKRZ , ZDV IHYHULVKO\ writing  down  on  my  iPhone  the  title  of  each  song  as  he  played  it. , QHHGQœW KDYH ERWKHUHG %\ WKH next  morning  the  complete  set  list  was  faithfully  recorded  on  Bob-­ Dylan.com.

Past  set  lists  were  on  the  site,  too.  I  was  amused  to  see  that  among  old  VRQJV KHÂśV UHVXUUHFWHG DW GLIIHU-­ ent  stops  on  this  tour  were  the  folk  FKHVWQXW Âł *DWHV WR WKH &LW\´ DQG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suzie  Baby,â&#x20AC;?  a  Bobby  Vee  cut  IURP '\ODQ LV VWLOO IHDWXULQJ Âł7DQJOHG Up  in  Blue,â&#x20AC;?  in  which  he  muses  about  old  friends:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  the  people  ZH XVHG WR NQRZ WKH\ÂśUH DQ LOOX-­ sion  to  me  now.â&#x20AC;?  As  much  as  any  VRQJ LW VD\V ZKDW KHÂśV GRLQJ XS WKHUH RQ VWDJH ² IDU IURP WKH YLU-­ tual,  online  world: Me,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  still  out  on  the  road Headinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  for  another  joint.

We  always  did  feel  the  same We  just  saw  it  from  a  different  point  of  view Tangled  up  in  blue.  We  go  online  to  learn  more  DERXW WKH PXVLF ZH ORYH %XW WKH heart  of  the  music  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  pretty  PXFK HYHU\WKLQJ ZH QHHG WR NQRZ about  Bob  Dylan  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  is  still  in  the  songs.

Gregory  Dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  column  ap-­ pears  here  every  other  Thursday  and  is  archived  on  his  blog  at  www. gregdennis.blogspot.com.  Email:  gregdennisvt@yahoo.com.  Twitter:  @greengregdennis.

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7R DFW RXW RI FLYLF SULGH LV not  â&#x20AC;&#x153;irrational.â&#x20AC;?  If  it  is,  then  I  am  grateful  for  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;irrationalâ&#x20AC;?  EHKDYLRU RI WKH FLWL]HQV ZKR

hired  Columbus  Smith  to  design  a  JUDQG 0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ +DOO DQG Opera  House  (now  known  as  our  ZRQGHUIXO 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU

7KH\ FKRVH WR VLWH WKH VWUXFWXUH on  that  prominent  piece  of  land  VR WKDW YLVLWRUV FRXOG VHH WKDW WKH 7RZQ RI 0LGGOHEXU\ LV SURXG RI its  sense  of  place.  I  also  praise  the  ³LUUDWLRQDO´ EHKDYLRU RI WKH VFRUHV of  citizens  who,  in  a  near  decade-­

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Middlebury,  VT  05753.  Or  email  to  People  will  come  and  go  here  to  news@addisonindependent.com. conduct  all  the  business  that  they  now  WUDQVDFW LQ RXU FXUUHQW WRZQ RIÂżFHV But  I  imagine  something  more:  a  mar-­ Real  Estate  riage  between  the  library  and  the  town  and  You KDOO ZKLFK PD\ EH UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG SK\VLFDO-­ by  Ingrid ly  in  how  the  buildings  are  connected  DQG WKH DYDLODELOLW\ RI VSDFH LQ WKH Punderson  Jackson new  town  hall  for  regular  or  occasion-­ al  library  use,  for  example,  common  LOOK  BEFORE  staff  space  for  town  and  library  per-­ VRQQHO 7KLV LV SURSHU DW WKH YHU\ OHDVW YOU  LEAP for  the  library  is  a  town  department,     Buying  a  home  entails  adding  a  few  more  steps  to  make  sure  you  know  what  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  getting  into.   Most  upscale  neighborhoods,  in  order  to  maintain  their  exclusivity  and  land  values  are  controlled  by  strict  covenants  and  that  means  you  want  to  know  what  the  rules  are  before  anything  is  signed.   Be  sure  and  seek  the  advice  of  your  RealtorÂŽ,  asking  questions  and  letting  them  know  exactly  what  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  looking  for  and  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  acceptable  to  you.  In  the  long  run,  gathering  all  the  information  possible  will  only  be  a  good  thing.  Your  neighborhood,  its  covenants  and  home  ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  association  are  also  a  critical  part  of  your  new  home  and  being  an  informed  buyer  can  ensure  your  happiness  in  your  neighborhood  for  years  to  come.  Some  things  for  you  to  do  before  you  buy: Â&#x2021; Talk  to  the  people  who  would  be  your  neighbors.   Ask  how  much  they  love  living  in  the  area;Íž  if  there  have  been  any  problems  with  the  rules  and/or  the  covenants. Â&#x2021; *HW DQG UHDG D FRS\ RI WKH areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  covenants,  homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  association  rules,  regulations  and  guidelines.   Some  associations  are  strict  about  everything  from  the  color  of  the  house,  length  of  the  grass  in  the  yard,  placement  of  the  trash  can  or  how  many  cars  can  be  parked  in  the  driveway. Â&#x2021; Find  out  about  the  zoning  laws.   This  is  important  for  remodeling  or  adding  out  buildings  to  the  estate  as  well  DV ÂżQGLQJ RXW LI DQ\ FRPPHUFLDO SURSHUW\ PLJKW EH WU\LQJ WR ÂżQG D way  to  build  in  the  area.

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

David Bryant, 75, Brandon BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David  Lee  Bryant,  75,  of  Brandon  died  Sunday,  July  21,  2013,  at  Rutland  Regional  Medical  Center.

He  was  born  in  Brandon  on  Jan.  29,  1938.  He  was  the  son  of  Albert  and  Margaret  (Lake)  Bryant.  He  grew  up  in  Brandon  where  he  received  his  early  education  and  attended  Brandon  High  School.

Following  his  education  he  enlisted  in  the  United  States  Air  Force.  He  served  honorably  as  an  aircraft  mechanic  until  his  discharge  in  1959.  He  lived  and  worked  for  a  while  in  Massachusetts  following  his  discharge.  He  returned  to  Brandon  in  the  1960s  and  joined  the  staff  at  Kraft  in  Middlebury  where  he  worked  in  electrical  maintenance.  He  retired  in  1994.

He  attended  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Brandon.  He  belonged  to  Brandon  American  Legion  Post  55.  +LV UHODWLYHV VD\ KH HQMR\HG ÂżVKLQJ dancing,  playing  cards  and  riding  his  motorcycle.

Surviving  are  his  daughter,  Lisa  Marie  Bryant  of  Brandon;Íž  his  partner  in  life,  Marietta  Sheehan  of  Brandon;Íž  stepsons  Steve  (Stephanie)  Flood  and  Jeff  Flood,  both  of  Rutland,  Kyle  Flood  of  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  and  Rob  Sheehan  of  Yuma,  Ariz.;Íž  stepdaughters  Laurie  (Craig)  Pelkey  of  Pittsford  and  Marie  Sheehan  of  Boston,  Mass.;Íž  brothers  John  (Carol)  Bryant,  Walter  (Kathy)  Bryant,  Mark  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;?  (Charlene)  Bryant,  Lawrence  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Larryâ&#x20AC;?  (Cheryl)  Bryant  and  Patrick  (Andrea)  Bryant,  all  of  Brandon,  Kenneth  Bryant  of  :HVWÂżHOG DQG 6WHYHQ /LQGD %U\DQW of  Goshen;Íž  sisters  Claudia  (Rod)  Bilodeau  of  Brandon,  Priscilla  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pegâ&#x20AC;?  (Paul)  Bertrand  of  Rutland  and  Jane  Johnson  of  Brandon;Íž  his  former  wife,  'LDQH %U\DQW RI %UDQGRQ ÂżYH JUDQG-­ children;Íž  and  many  nieces,  nephews Â

DAVID  LEE  BRYANT and  cousins.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents;Íž  KLV GDXJKWHU /RLV -HDQ %U\DQW KLV ÂżUVW wife,  Pauline  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pollyâ&#x20AC;?  Bryant;Íž  and  a  brother,  Ronald  Bryant.

A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  cele-­ brated  on  Thursday,  July  25,  2013,  at  10  a.m.,  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Brandon.  The  Rev.  Albert  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skipâ&#x20AC;?  Baltz  was  the  celebrant.  The  graveside  committal  service  and  burial,  with  military  honors,  followed  in  Forest  Dale  Cemetery.

Following  the  ceremony  the  family  received  friends  at  Brandon  American  Legion  for  a  time  of  fellowship  and  remembrance.

Friends  were  invited  to  call  at  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon  on  Wednesday,  July  24,  from  6-­9  p.m.

Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  the  Brandon  Area  Rescue  Squad,  P.O.  Box  232,  Brandon,  VT  05733.

Sherman Bennett, 78, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Sherman  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shermâ&#x20AC;?  Bennett,  a  longtime  Middlebury  resident,  died  on  July  20,  2013,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  due  to  compli-­ cations  from  diabetes.  He  was  78.

Born  on  March  23,  1935,  he  served  with  the  U.S.  Army  from  1953  to  1957  stationed  at  Kagnew  Station,  Eritrea.  He  owned  and  operated  Midstate Â

Sports  in  Ferrisburgh  for  nearly  20  years,  and  was  an  NRA  Marksman  and  outspoken  patriot.  His  family  says  he  was  an  inventor,  aircraft  enthusiast,  outdoorsman,  husband  and  father.

He  is  survived  by  his  son,  Arlon  Bennett;͞  daughter,  Electra  Bennett;͞  and  two  grandchildren.  Funeral  services  were  held  Tuesday,  July  23.

Eunice St. Jean, 82, Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Eunice  St.  Jean,  82,  of  Ferrisburgh  died  July  22,  2013,  with  her  children  at  her  side.

She  was  born  on  March  3,  1931,  in  Saint  Albans  to  Ruth  Perkins  Muzzy.

At  her  request,  there  are  no  calling  hours  or  services.  She  asked  that  in  lieu  of  grieving  over  her  loss  people  spend  some  time  with  a  child.  A  complete  obituary  will  appear  in  a  future  edition  of  the  Independent.

5HDFKLQJ RXW YOUNG  DANCERS  PERFORM  a  hip-­hop  routine  during  the  culmination  of  a  recent  dance  camp  run  by  Karen  Amirault  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater.

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Letters to the editor %RDUG PHHWLQJV PLJKW ZRUN EHWWHU LI ZH DGKHUHG WR 5REHUWÂśV 5XOHV RI 2UGHU Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Rules  of  Order  were  introduced  to  me  in  the  seventh  grade.  My  English  teacher,  Miss  Adams,  laid  it  all  out  for  me.  I  was  a  proud  member  of  the  student  council,  and  awed  and  respectful  of  these  parliamentary Â

procedures  and  rules  of  codi-­ fication.  Especially  Executive  Session.  She  taught  our  young  minds  that  at  this  portion  of  the  meeting,  all  the  proceedings  were  secret,  private,  confiden-­ tial.  In  other  words,  not  public Â

For  nearly  60  years,  the  town  of  Middlebury  has  housed  its  municipal  government  in  a  fragment  of  a  build-­ ing,  built  102  years  ago  as  a  high  school. &LUFD D ÂżUH FRQVXPHG WKH WRS Ă&#x20AC;RRUV RI WKH KLJK VFKRRO EXLOG-­ ing,  destroying  its  architectural  merit,  but  presenting  a  solution  that  one  would  hope  would  be  temporary,  WR RYHUFURZGHG WRZQ RIÂżFHV LQ WKH old  town  hall  at  the  corner  of  South  Pleasant  Street  and  Merchants  Row.  The  result  of  the  decision  to  move  WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV LQWR D EXUQHG RXW building  was  a  gradual  and  near  fatal  deterioration  of  the  iconic  town  hall  building  now  gloriously  resurrected  as  the  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;?  WRZQ RIÂżFHV PHW WKH LPPHGLDWH VSDFH SUREOHP (QHUJ\ HIÂżFLHQF\ was  not  an  issue  as  coal  was  plenti-­ ful  and  cheap  and  carbon  emissions  and  climate  change  were  not  a  concern.  Even  as  the  years  rolled  by  and  the  system  was  converted  to  fuel  RLO ÂżUHG ERLOHUV SULFHV ZHUH ORZ DQG spewing  tons  of  particulate  matter  into  the  atmosphere  was  still  no  oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  concern.

The  roof  leaked,  the  plumbing  and  heating  systems  (some  dating Â

to  1911)  leaked  and  failed,  electri-­ cal  systems,  including  panels  and  ZLULQJ GDWLQJ WR VWLOO EDIĂ&#x20AC;H even  the  best  electricians.  The  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  police  department  operated  out  of  inaccessible  quarters  in  the  buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  damp  basement  for  more  than  35  years.  Stopgap  repairs  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;improvementsâ&#x20AC;?  were  (and  are)  made,  all  with  the  admonition  not  to  spend  too  much  money  as  there  was  (and  is)  eternal  hope  that  a  new  building  was  (is)  on  the  near  horizon.

Proposals  for  solving  the  problem  began  to  emerge  more  than  two  decades  ago  in  1990s  after  years  of  analysis  and  public  discussion  about  need,  location  and  cost.  The  town  had  clear  needs  for  capital  improvements  on  many  fronts,  LQFOXGLQJ QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFHV UHSODF-­ ing  the  unsafe,  inaccessible  police  department  facility,  rehabilitation  RU UHSODFHPHQW RI WZR ÂżUH VWDWLRQV expanding  library  facilities  to  meet  service  demand  and  upgrade  parks  and  recreation  facilities.  In  2002  voters  narrowly  turned  down  a  fully  developed  proposal  IRU KRXVLQJ WRZQ RIÂżFHV LQ D QHZ building  connected  to  a  renovated Â

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gymnasium  on  the  current  site  with  a  new  police  facility  to  be  built  on  a  separate  site.  A  second  vote  for  just  a  new  police  facility  was  subsequently  approved.  However,  topping  all  these  and  moving  to  the  head  of  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  priorities  was  siting  and  funding  for  a  new  bridge  WR DOOHYLDWH WUDIÂżF FRQJHVWLRQ WKDW threatened  gridlock  that  would  affect  the  communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attractive-­ ness,  commercial  viability,  safety  and  security.

After  decades  of  watching  state-­  and  federal-­funded  plans  for  a  new  bridge  rise  and  fall,  the  selectboard  determined  the  only  way  to  get  a  bridge  built  in  our  lifetimes  would  EH WR IRUJH DKHDG ZLWKRXW EHQHÂżW of  state  and  federal  funds.  The  new  Cross  Street  Bridge  opened  in  2010,  a  testament  to  the  combined,  unprecedented  cooperation  of  town  voters,  town  businesses  and  Middlebury  College.  This  unique  partnership  began  with  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  founding  of  the  college  in  1800  and  continues  to  be  forged  in  a  growing  and  ever  stronger  form  today.  The  acknowledgement  that  a  vibrant,  economically  healthy  community  is  essential  to  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  success  and  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  success  is  vital  to  the  quality  of  life  in  the  community  is  extraordinary.  Our  communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  shared  goals  and  cooperation  with  the  college  stand  in  sharp  contrast  to  many  college  communities  across  the  nation.  We  are  the  envy  of  town Â

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managers  and  governing  boards  in  many  communities  where  there  is  FRQVWDQW WHQVLRQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW KRVWLOLW\ and  little  communication  between  town  and  college.

Now  is  time  for  healthy  open  discussion  of  the  new  opportunity  at  hand.  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proposal  WR DVVLVW ÂżQDQFLDOO\ WKH FUHDWLRQ RI D QHZ PXQLFLSDO RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ ZKLOH at  the  same  time,  creating  new  park  space,  open  for  public  use,  and  returning  some  currently  untaxed  town  owned  property  to  the  grand  list  presents  a  once-­in-­a-­lifetime  chance  for  community  collaboration  DQG FUHDWLYLW\ WR PHHW WRZQ RIÂżFH needs,  library  expansion  and  down-­ town  economic  development  that  XOWLPDWHO\ EHQHÂżWV DOO If  we  all  pull  together,  much  in  the  same  was  as  we  did  to  get  our  new  bridge  built,  our  community  will  emerge  a  stronger,  ever  better  place  to  live,  work  and  play.  Our  ideas  and  perspectives  may  be  very  different  but  our  common  objective  should  be  the  same  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  remove  the  ZDVWHIXO LQHIÂżFLHQF\ DQG GLVJUDFHIXO hypocrisy  that  the  present  municipal  building  represents  and  replace  it  with  forward-­looking,  responsible  development  that  will  be  a  source  of  community  pride.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  get  it  done  by  2015.

Bill  Finger Lincoln Former  Middlebury  Town  Manager

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sentiment  about  this  land,  before  a  lot  RI GHVLJQ PRQH\ LV VSHQW 7KH\ VKRXOG be  asking  people  now,  does  the  town  want  to  give  up  valuable  land  that  could  be  used  to  meet  many  town  needs,  present  and  future,  in  favor  of  a  park?  Is  another  park  in  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  best  inter-­ ests?  I  for  one  see  it  as  a  short-­sighted  step  and  a  great  loss  and  hope  others  MRLQ PH LQ WKDW $ERXW WKH FRVW LQ WKLV LVVXH , GR wonder  why,  when  the  selectboard  was  faced  with  a  $10  million  estimate,  they  DEDQGRQHG WKH FXUUHQW VLWH +RZ ZLWK-­ out  any  draft  proposals  or  designs  other  than  location,  do  they  come  up  with  a  PLOOLRQ FRVW RQ D QHZ VLWH DQG WKDW FRVW LV RN" ,I LW FDQ EH GRQH IRU million  elsewhere,  why  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  it  be  done  for  that  (or  less  if  the  Osborne  house  does  not  need  to  move)  on  the  current  site?  What  happened  to  less  costly  options?  I  think  we  need  a  full  explana-­ WLRQ RI WKLV WKLQNLQJ From  what  I  read  in  the  newspaper,  the  deal  with  the  college  for  a  new  town  RIÂżFH DQG J\P NHHSV EHLQJ GHVFULEHG along  with  the  additional  proposals  IRU 3ULQWHUÂśV $OOH\ DQG GHYHORSPHQW RI WKH SURSHUW\ EHKLQG WKH OLEUDU\ 7KH

comments  made  by  Victor  Nuovo  at  the  ¿UVW SXEOLF IRUXP JDYH SHRSOH WR XQGHU-­ stand  that  these  are  two  totally  separate  proposals  and  one  does  not  depend  on  WKH RWKHU ,I WKDW LV QRW WKH FDVH WKHQ WKDW QHHGV WR EH PDGH FOHDU WR RXU FLWL]HQV I  appreciate  the  thoughtfulness  of  -XG\ 2OLQLFNœV -XO\ OHWWHU , DJUHH that  advantages  are  in  the  long  term  IDU RXWZHLJKHG E\ WKH GUDZEDFNV 7KLV LVVXH LV QRW MXVW DERXW PRQH\ , VXSSRUW her  suggestions  that  creative  minds  in  both  the  town  and  college  communi-­ ties  could  come  to  a  solution  that  meets  all  interests  on  this  important  SLHFH RI ODQG ,V WKHUH QRW D EXLOGLQJ that  the  college  would  be  glad  to  see  and  support  as  a  transition  to  their  campus?  Distinctive  architecture  could  DGG VWDWXUH WR RXU ZKROH FRPPXQLW\ That  would  be  the  best  way  for  the  college  to  continue  its  role  as  a  good  QHLJKERU WR WKH WRZQ I  urge  the  selectboard  to  rethink  how  WKH\ DUH DSSURDFKLQJ WKLV LVVXH 7KH public  needs  to  be  engaged  so  the  board  can  know  better  how  they  want  them  to  SURFHHG Victoria  DeWind Middlebury

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guitar;  Michael  Graziadei,  bass;  and  Allen  Bilson,  percussion,  for  a  program  of  spirituals  and  sacred  and  secular  music  containing  messages  of  love,  Twilight  history  cruise  on  Lake  hope,  joy  and  peace;  everyone  is  invited.  Champlain.  Thursday,  July  25,  5:30-­ Guided  history  walk  across  the  Lake  Champlain  7:30  p.m.,  leaving  from  Larrabeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Point  in  Bridge.  Sunday,  July  28,  1-­3  p.m.,  meet  at  the  Shoreham.  Jim  Bullard,  22-­year-­owner  of  the  Fort  Crown  Point,  N.Y.,  museum.  State  historic  site  Ti  ferry,  will  give  a  maritime  history  talk  focusing  managers  Elsa  Gilbertson  of  Chimney  Point,  Vt.,  on  the  southern  end  of  the  lake.  Shoreham  town  and  Thomas  Hughes  of  Crown  Point,  N.Y.,  pres-­ historian  Susan  MacIntire  will  add  historical  infor-­ ent  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Shortest  Distance  Between  Two  Points,â&#x20AC;?  mation  about  this  part  of  the  lake.  Sponsored  by  the  a  guided  walk  across  the  bridge  explaining  the  Sheldon  Museum.  Tickets  $35,  $30  for  museum  history  of  what  can  be  seen.  Bring  binoculars.  Rain  members.  Reservations  required:  388-­2117  or  or  shine.  Cost  $6.  Info:  759-­2412.  www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org.  Revolutionary  War  history  talk  in  Orwell.  Sunday,  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  author  in  Vergennes.  July  28,  2-­3:30  p.m.,  Mt.  Independence  State  Thursday,  July  25,  6-­7  p.m.,  Bixby  Historic  Site.  Historian  Paul  Andriscin  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;An  Memorial  Library.  Local  author  Investigation  Into  the  Revolutionary  Mind:  What  Ashley  Charron  will  read  her  new  Were  You  Thinking,  Dr.  Jonathan  book,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hello  Green  Mountains:  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Fairy Houses, July Potts?â&#x20AC;?  in  which  he  â&#x20AC;&#x153;interviewsâ&#x20AC;?  Dr.  a  Soggy  Spring.â&#x20AC;?  One  dollar  from  29-Aug. 2, Imagining Egypt, Aug. 5-9, Hand Building-Tues, Jonathan  Potts  of  the  Continental  HDFK ERRN VROG ZLOO EHQHÂżW WKH Weds, Thurs 3:30-4:30, Wheel-Tues, Weds, Thurs 3:30-5 Adult: Army  and  others  about  health  and  library.  medicine  on  the  Mount.  $5  adults,  Color Mixing July 26, Drawing the Human Figure July 26, free  to  children  younger  than  15.  Author  Jack  Mayer  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  25,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Pastels-Landscape, Portraits, & Still Life, Aug. Weds. Night Info:  948-­2000.  Library.  Middlebury  pediatrician  Wheel Class. Contact Barb at 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol. Lake  Dunmore/Fern  Lake  capital  Jack  Mayer  shares  photos  from  his  campaign  kickoff  in  Salisbury.  com, middleburystudioschool.org recent  trip  to  Poland,  a  trip  he  took  Sunday,  July  28,  4-­5  p.m.,  on  the  occasion  of  the  translation  Waterhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Tavern.  The  Lake  into  Polish  of  his  book  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life  in  a  Jar:  Dunmore  Fern  Lake  Association  The  Irena  Sendler  Project.â&#x20AC;?  Sendler  rescued  2,500  stands.  Info:  www.cmacvt.org  or  247-­4295.  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lakes  Alive:  Now  and  Foreverâ&#x20AC;?  and  kicks  Jewish  children  from  the  Warsaw  ghetto  during  Free  community  picnic  supper  in  Shoreham.  off  the  capital  campaign.  The  campaign  is  designed  World  War  II.  Info:  388-­4095.  Saturday,  July  27,  5-­7  p.m.,  Shoreham  to  preserve  and  protect  the  quality  and  fragile  natu-­ Band  concert  in  Orwell.  Thursday,  July  25,  7:30-­ Congregational  Church.  Free  meal  of  hot  dogs,  ral  resources  of  the  lake.  Info:  247-­6002.  8:30  p.m.,  Orwell  village  green.  Weekly  summer  hamburgers,  potato  salad,  coleslaw,  macaroni  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Fantasticksâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  concerts.  Rehearsal  in  the  Orwell  Village  School  salad,  beverages  and  ice  cream.  Everyone,  espe-­ Sunday,  July  28,  7-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  In  band  room  preceding  each  concert  at  6:30  p.m.  cially  families,  welcome.  Eat  in  the  cool  Fellowship  a  clever  reversal  of  the  Romeo  and  Juliet  story,  Info:  www.facebook.com/OrwellTownBand.  Hall.  Free,  but  donations  for  the  food  pantry  are  two  fathers  indulge  in  a  well-­meaning  attempt  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dickâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  welcome.  spark  a  romance  between  their  children.  Presented  25,  8-­10  p.m.,  The  Barn  at  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  Shakespeare  Lobsterfest  in  North  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  July  by  The  Skinner  Barn.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  in  the  Barn,  in  its  17th  season,  parts  from  tradition  27,  5-­8  p.m.,  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist  7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU with  Deb  Gwinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stage  adaptation  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dick.â&#x20AC;?  Church.  Lobster  or  chicken  served.  Lobster  $23,  org.  Admission  $10.  Reservations  989-­7226.  Show  chicken  $12.  Children,  chicken  only,  $6.  Served  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dickâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  July  28,  runs  through  July  28.  with  potato  salad,  coleslaw,  rolls,  homemade  pies,  8-­10  p.m.,  The  Barn  at  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  Shakespeare  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Fantasticksâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  iced  tea  and  lemonade.  Seatings  at  5  and  6:30  the  Barn,  in  its  17th  season,  parts  from  tradition  Thursday,  July  25,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  In  with  Deb  Gwinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stage  adaptation  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dick.â&#x20AC;?  p.m.  Reservations  required;  takeout  available.  Call  a  clever  reversal  of  the  Romeo  and  Juliet  story,  two  Admission  $10.  Reservations  989-­7226.  Show  for  reservations  by  July  24:  1-­802-­425-­3741.  fathers  indulge  in  a  well-­meaning  attempt  to  spark  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  July  27,  runs  through  July  28.  a  romance  between  their  children.  Presented  by  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  The  Skinner  Barn.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  and  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU evening  of  fun  and  card  games.  Come  planning  org.  Running  through  July  28.  to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Movies  on  the  Park  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  25,  game.  Requested  donation:  $2.50.  July  29,  7-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  8-­10  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  The  original  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Herbie  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barbaraâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College.  The  Vergennes  City  Band  plays  in  the  park  the  Love  Bug.â&#x20AC;?  Free  movie  on  a  theater-­sized  Saturday,  July  27,  7-­9  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  every  Monday  night  through  Aug.  19.  screen,  starting  at  dusk.  Suitable  for  all  ages.  $ *HUPDQ ÂżOP VHW LQ V (DVW *HUPDQ Desserts  and  refreshments  will  be  available.  Bring  about  Barbara,  a  Berlin  doctor  banished  to  a  coun-­ Point  CounterPoint  faculty  concert  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  July  29,  7-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  a  blanket  and  bug  spray.  Rain  location:  Holley  Hall.  try  medical  clinic  for  applying  for  an  exit  visa.  Free.  Chamber  music  concert  with  PCP  faculty  and  Info:  www.bristolrec.org  or  453-­5885.  Part  of  the  Middlebury  College  International  Film  alumna  Diana  Fanning,  in  celebration  of  the  campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Festival.  50th  season  of  operation  on  Lake  Dunmore.  Native  American  healing  ceremony  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  July  27,  7-­10  p.m.,  Sunray  Peace  Village,  2202  Downingsville  Road.  Part  of  the  2013  Native  Three-­Day  Stampede  Lawn  Sale  in  American  elders  gathering,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Path  of  Awakening,â&#x20AC;?  Bristol.  Friday,  July  26,  8  a.m.-­8  p.m.,  July  26-­30.  The  healing  ceremony  is  free  and  open  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weed  and  feedâ&#x20AC;?  gardening  get-­ %ULVWRO 5HFUHDWLRQ )LHOG %HQHÂżWV F\VWLF to  the  public  and  is  for  anyone  requesting  healing.  together  in  Monkton.  Tuesday,  July  ¿EURVLV UHVHDUFK *LDQW ODZQ VDOH XQGHU WHQWV Those  who  are  not  physically  present  can  request  30,  9:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Willowell  Foundation  silent  auction,  motorcycle  ride,  chicken  barbecue,  healing  by  having  family  or  friends  submit  their  (Stoney  Meadow  Lane  and  Bristol  Road).  Weekly  5K  run,  walk-­a-­thon  and  more.  Info:  www.three-­ names.  summer  gathering  for  all  ages  and  levels  of  experi-­ daystampede.org  or  on  Facebook  at  Three  Day  Outdoor  movie  night  in  Salisbury.  Saturday,  July  ence  to  lend  a  hand  at  the  Willowell  Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Stampede.  Continues  July  27  and  28.  27,  7-­8:35  p.m.,  Branbury  State  Park.  Come  watch  teaching  garden  and  farm,  followed  by  a  lunch  of  Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yogi  Bearâ&#x20AC;?  (PG)  under  the  stars.  Bring  blanket  brick-­oven  pizza.  Produce  harvested  goes  to  local  July  26,  5-­6  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surround-­ or  chairs.  Free  popcorn.  Rain  location  inside  the  schools  and  food  shelves.  Check  for  weather-­ ing  grounds.  Sergei  Gratchev,  an  instructor  and  Branbury  Nature  Center.  based  decisions:  www.willowell.org  or  info@ carillonneur  in  Hulst,  Netherlands,  and  at  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dickâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  July  willowell.org.  Middlebury  Russian  School,  performs.  Free.  Info:  27,  8-­10  p.m.,  The  Barn  at  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  Shakespeare  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  in  the  Barn,  in  its  17th  season,  parts  from  tradition  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look  Good  ...  Feel  Betterâ&#x20AC;?  program  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  30,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Studio  7  Beauty  Table  of  Grace  free  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  July  with  Deb  Gwinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stage  adaptation  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dick.â&#x20AC;?  Lounge,  Merchants  Row.  Free  program  that  26,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Admission  $10.  Reservations  989-­7226.  Show  teaches  female  cancer  patients  beauty  techniques  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  runs  through  July  28.  to  help  restore  their  appearance  and  help  them  feel  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Fantasticksâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  good  about  themselves  while  undergoing  treat-­ Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Saturday,  July  27,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  ment.  Register  at  388-­0007.  churches.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  Menu:  In  a  clever  reversal  of  the  Romeo  and  Juliet  story,  cold  ham,  salads,  bread  and  dessert.  two  fathers  indulge  in  a  well-­meaning  attempt  to  Youth  media  lab  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  30,  3-­4:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  entering  grades  4  Snake  Mountain  Bluegrass  in  concert  in  Brandon.  spark  a  romance  between  their  children.  Presented  and  up  are  invited  to  join  library  and  MCTV  staff  Friday,  July  26,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  by  The  Skinner  Barn.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  to  make  movies  and  learn  about  technology  using  Tickets  $8  in  advance,  $10  at  the  door,  available  at  7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU MCTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  state-­of-­the-­art  media  stations.  Tuesdays  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  and  Gifts.  org.  Running  through  July  28.  through  Aug.  6.  Drop-­in.  Info:  388-­4097.  The  Weston-­Bessette  Band  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  Swing  dance  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  July  27,  8-­10  July  26,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  The  17-­piece  big  band  Cancer  support  group  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  30,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Mary  Johnson  Church.  Vocal  and  instrumental  jazz,  folk  rock,  L.C.  Jazz,  with  vocalists  Liz  Cleveland  and  Tony  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Center.  Fitness  instructor  Deirdre  Zele  swing.  Helen  Weston,  Eric  Bessette,  Andrew  Smith,  Panella,  bring  on  the  swing  to  raise  funds  for  the  and  herbalist  Abigail  Carr  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  Can  Do  Doug  Perkins  and  Matt  Davis.  Free  will  donation.  Brandon  Town  Hall  Restoration  Fund  and  the  L.C.  It,â&#x20AC;?  a  presentation  on  promoting  mental  and  physi-­ Part  of  the  Salisbury  Summer  Performance  Series.  Jazz  Scholarship  Fund.  Admission  $8.  cal  well-­being  to  whatever  degree  possible.  Info:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dickâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Bristol.  Friday,  July  26,  388-­6107.  8-­10  p.m.,  The  Barn  at  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  Shakespeare  in  Atlantic  Crossing  in  concert  in  Castleton.  Tuesday,  the  Barn,  in  its  17th  season,  parts  from  tradition  July  30,  7-­10  p.m.,  Castleton  Pavilion.  Part  of  the  with  Deb  Gwinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stage  adaptation  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby  Dick.â&#x20AC;?  Last-­Sunday-­of-­the-­month  breakfast  2013  Castleton  Summer  Concert  Series.  Free.  Admission  $10.  Reservations  989-­7226.  Show  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  July  28,  7:30-­10  Rain  or  shine.  Free.  Info:  www.castleton.edu/ runs  through  July  28.  a.m.,  Dorchester  Lodge,  School  Street.  concerts.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Fantasticksâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  The  Dorchester  Lodge  F&AM  will  serve  its  regular  July  26,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  In  a  clever  all-­you-­can-­eat  breakfast  with  pancakes,  French  reversal  of  the  Romeo  and  Juliet  story,  two  fathers  toast,  bacon,  sausage,  home  fries,  scrambled  indulge  in  a  well-­meaning  attempt  to  spark  a  eggs,  juice  and  coffee.  romance  between  their  children.  Presented  by  The  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swimmyâ&#x20AC;?  puppet  show  in  Skinner  Barn.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  THT  Three-­Day  Stampede  Lawn  Sale  in  Bristol.  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  31,  Sunday,  July  28,  8  a.m.-­8  p.m.,  Bristol  Recreation  ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ 10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Puppetree  )LHOG %HQHÂżWV F\VWLF ÂżEURVLV UHVHDUFK *LDQW ODZQ Running  through  July  28.  presents  a  production  based  on  the  picture  book  sale  under  30  tents,  silent  auction,  motorcycle  ride,  by  Leo  Leonni.  Free  tickets  available  at  the  library  chicken  barbecue,  5K  run,  walk-­a-­thon  and  more.  for  two  weeks  before  each  performance.  Info:  Info:  www.threedaystampede.org  or  on  Facebook  388-­4097.  at  Three  Day  Stampede.  Continues  July  27  and  Green  Mountain  Club  outing  and  Gallery  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  31,  28.  potluck  picnic  in  Ferrisburgh.  All-­music  non-­denominational  service  in  noon-­1  p.m.,  Henry  Sheldon  Museum.  Bill  Brooks,  Saturday,  July  27,  Kingsland  Bay  State  executive  director  of  the  Sheldon,  will  lead  a  gallery  Salisbury.  Sunday,  July  28,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Park,  time  TBA.  Bike,  walk,  kayak,  swim  or  just  talk  in  conjunction  with  the  museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Church  pianist  socialize.  Helmets  and/or  PFDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  required.  Bring  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;From  Dairy  to  Doorstep:  Milk  Delivery  in  Helen  Weston  will  be  joined  by  Bob  Levinson,  a  main  dish,  salad  or  dessert  to  share,  plus  your  utensils  and  plate.  Park  entrance  fee  or  Green  Mountain  Passport.  Contact  Jan  and  Harris  Abbott  at  jabbott4111@myfairpoint.net  or  (802)  878-­4873  to  RSVP  and  for  meeting  time.  Three-­Day  Stampede  Lawn  Sale  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  July  27,  8  a.m.-­8  p.m.,  Bristol  Recreation  )LHOG %HQHÂżWV F\VWLF ÂżEURVLV UHVHDUFK *LDQW ODZQ sale  under  30  tents,  silent  auction,  motorcycle  ride,  chicken  barbecue,  5K  run,  walk-­a-­thon  and  more.  Info:  www.threedaystampede.org  or  on  Facebook  at  Three  Day  Stampede.  Continues  July  27  and  28.  Blueberry  Festival  and  Family  Day  in  Cornwall.  Saturday,  July  27,  11  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Cornwall  Congregational  Church.  Homemade  blueberry  cobbler  or  blueberry  sauce  with  ice  cream.  BBQ  OXQFK RI KRW GRJV DQG Âż[LQÂśV DYDLODEOH %DNHG goods  table  with  blueberry  jam  and  a  blueberry  cookbook.  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities,  silent  auction  and  live  music  with  the  Shader  Croft  Band.  Rain  or  shine.  Info:  462-­2170  or  bjbingo@shoreham.net.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Fantasticksâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  27,  2-­4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  In  a  clever  reversal  of  the  Romeo  and  Juliet  story,  two  fathers  indulge  in  a  well-­meaning  attempt  to  spark  a  romance  between  their  children.  Presented  by  The  Skinner  Barn.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU org.  Running  through  July  28.  YOGI  AND  HIS  best  pal  Boo-­Boo  go  from  Jellystone  Park  to  Branbury  State  Park  on  Satur-­ Sailing  barge  launch  celebration  in  Ferrisburgh.  day,  July  27,  at  7  p.m.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yogi  Bearâ&#x20AC;?  (2010,  PG)  will  be  screened  outdoors  at  the  Salisbury  state  Saturday,  July  27,  2-­5  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Town  parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  nature  center,  with  free  popcorn  for  all.  Bring  a  blanket  or  chairs.

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8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  production  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19. Â

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New  England.â&#x20AC;?  Museum  admission  for  nonmem-­ bers,  free  to  members.  Info:  388-­2117  or  www. henrysheldonmuseum.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can  You  Dig  It?â&#x20AC;?  root  vegetable  cooking  compe-­ tition  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  31,  2-­4:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  A  cooking  competition  with  root  vegetables  and  more,  with  Heather  McConville,  Junior  Iron  Chef  coordina-­ tor.  Snack:  You  cook  it,  you  eat  it.  Ages  9  and  up.  Sign-­up  recommended:  lmlkids009@gmail.com  or  453-­2366.  ³3LORWÂśV 1LJKW´ WDON RQ 9HUPRQWÂśV KLVWRU\ RI Ă&#x20AC;LJKW in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  31,  7-­9  p.m.,  Sheldon  Museum.  Susan  Peden  gives  a  talk  on  WKH KLVWRU\ RI Ă&#x20AC;LJKW LQ 9HUPRQW IRFXVLQJ RQ $GGLVRQ County  and  Middlebury.  Old  photographs  will  be  shown.  Local  pilots  and  others  are  invited  to  tell  stories  of  aviation.  Bring  photos  and  artifacts.  Free  but  donations  accepted.  Info:  388-­2117.  Band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  31,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Free  weekly  band  concert,  weather  permitting,  through  the  end  of  August.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  July  31,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  produc-­ tion  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19. Â

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Rummage  sale  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Aug.  1,  9  a.m.-­7  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church.  All  clothing  items  $2  or  less.  Flea  market  items  as  well.  Continues  Aug.  2  and  3.  An  Evening  to  Remember  in  Addison.  Thursday,  Aug.  1,  6-­8  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  6LWH $GGLVRQ 97 1LQWK DQQXDO VRFLDO 6SHQG D relaxing  summer  evening  in  an  old  resort  on  Lake  Champlain.  Museum,  music  by  the  Seth  Warner  Mount  Independence  Fife  and  Drum  Corps,  music  by  Toss  the  Feathers,  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities,  historic  re-­enactors,  period  games.  Info:  759-­2412.  Author  reading  and  book  celebration  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  1,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  (DVW9LHZ +HOHQ 3RUWHU +HDOWKFDUH DQG 5HKDELOLWDWLRQ &HQWHU DQG (DVW9LHZ FHOHEUDWH the  publication  of  local  author  Sue  Halpernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  book,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  Dog  Walks  Into  a  Nursing  Home,â&#x20AC;?  based  on  her  experiences  with  her  therapy  dog  at  Helen  Porter.  Light  refreshments,  book  signing.  Free.  Band  concert  in  Orwell.  Thursday,  Aug.  1,  7:30-­ 8:30  p.m.,  Orwell  village  green.  Weekly  summer  FRQFHUWV 5HKHDUVDO LQ WKH 2UZHOO 9LOODJH 6FKRRO band  room  preceding  each  concert  at  6:30  p.m.  Info:  www.facebook.com/OrwellTownBand.  Caitlin  Canty  with  Barnaby  Bright  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Aug.  1,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Singer-­songwriter  Caitlin  Canty  performs  with  the  indie  folk  rock  duo  Barnaby  Bright.  General  admission  $15;  reservations  encouraged  at  802-­465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­ music.net.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  1,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  production  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19.  Movies  on  the  Park  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Aug.  1,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enchanted.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  location:  Holley  Hall.  Info:  www.bristolrec.org  or  453-­5885. Â

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FRIDAY

Rummage  sale  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church.  All  clothing  items  $2  or  less.  Flea  market  items  as  well.  Continues  Aug.  3.  Summer  concert  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  10-­11  a.m.,  Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  Professional  storyteller  Peter  Burns  comes  to  celebrate  the  JUDQG ÂżQDOH RI WKH OLEUDU\ÂśV VXPPHU FKLOGUHQÂśV programming.  Families  of  all  ages  are  welcome.  Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  5-­6  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surround-­ ing  grounds.  Philippe  Beullens,  associate  city  carillonneur  of  Mechelen  and  Leuven,  Belgium,  and  instructor  at  St.  Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  College  in  Overijse,  Belgium,  performs.  Free.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www. middlebury.edu/arts.  Ten  Rod  Road  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Central  Park.  Dance  to  a  variety  of  tunes,  from  ballads  to  rockers.  Info:  247-­6401  or  www.brandon.org.  Part  of  Brandonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  free  summer  concert  series.  Atlantic  Crossing  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church. Â

Traditional  music  of  Quebec,  Maritime  Canada,  the  British  Isles  and  New  England.  Free  will  donation.  Part  of  the  Salisbury  Summer  Performance  Series.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  2,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  production  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19. Â

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SATURDAY

Green  Mountain  Club  hike  to  Rattlesnake  Cliffs  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  meeting  place  and  time  TBA.  Green  Mountain  Club  Bread  Loaf  Section  outing  to  the  rock  outcropping  above  Lake  Dunmore,  with  spectacular  views.  Moderate  hike,  3.9  miles  round  trip.  Bring  water  and  lunch.  Contact  leader  Mike  Greenwood  for  meeting  time  and  place:  (802)  898-­7434  or  mike802vt@ comcast.net.  Rain  date  Aug.  4.  Rummage  sale  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church.  All  clothing  items  $2  or  less.  Flea  market  items  as  well.  Town-­wide  yard  sale  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  downtown  Brandon.  Sidewalk  sales  and  yard  sales  all  over  town.  Map  available  WKDW PRUQLQJ DW WKH 9LVLWRU &HQWHU WKH 6WHSKHQ $ Douglas  birthplace  and  online.  Registration  forms  in  local  papers  and  online  at  www.brandon.org.  Info:  247-­6401.  Bat  habitat  walk  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  D P 7UHOHYHQ )DUP 7KH ÂżUVW LQ D VHULHV of  walking  tours  of  the  Bat  Habitat  Enhancement  project  at  Treleven  Farm.  Walks  take  place  every  Saturday  through  Nov.  2.  Arrive  at  Don  and  Cheryl  Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  house  by  10  a.m.  For  more  info  and/ or  directions,  call  545-­2278  or  google  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treleven  Farm.â&#x20AC;?  Charter  Day  celebration  in  Granville.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  1-­4  p.m.,  Granville  Town  Hall  and  green,  Route  100.  A  day  of  community  celebration  with  old-­fashioned  games  and  prizes  for  kids,  free  ice  cream,  Granville  residents  group  photo  at  1:15,  recording  booth  to  share  local  stories,  history  presentation,  history  exhibit,  and  cupcake  contest  with  cash  prizes.  Info:  rd1westlawn@yahoo.com.  Natural  history  afternoon  for  children  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  1-­3  p.m.,  Mount  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  Naturalist  Sue  Wetmore  leads  a  fun  afternoon  for  children,  exploring  nature  on  the  Mount.  Dress  for  the  weather  and  bring  water.  Call  for  details:  948-­2000.  Midd  Summer  Festival  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  $XJ S P 0DUEOH :RUNV ODZQ 9HUPRQWÂśV third  annual  beer,  wine,  cider  and  cheese  festival  with  four  live  music  acts.  For  those  21  and  over  who  wish  to  sample  alcohol,  tickets  are  $25,  $20  in  advance,  and  include  admission,  a  souvenir  sampling  glass,  10  tasting  tokens  and  unlimited  cheese  sampling.  Tickets  $5  for  those  who  are  under  21  or  not  drinking;  free  for  children  younger  than  6.  Tickets  available  at  local  stores  or  at  www. middsummerfestival.com.  Silent  movie  screening  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall  and  Community  Center,  Route  7.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sally  of  the  Sawdustâ&#x20AC;?  (1925),  starring  W.C.  Fields  and  Carol  Dempster,  in  a  comedy  about  a  lovably  disreputable  con  man  who  becomes  the  unlikely  guardian  of  an  orphaned  circus  waif.  Accompanied  by  live  music  by  Jeff  Rapsis.  Free,  but  donations  to  the  town  hall  resto-­ ration  fund  appreciated.  Info:  www.brandontown-­ hall.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf,  Burgess  Meredith  Theater.  The  Bread  Loaf  Acting  Ensemble  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  by  Thornton  Wilder.  Part  of  this  production  is  outside,  weather  permitting,  and  patrons  will  take  a  short  walk  through  a  slightly  uneven  grassy  area.  Performances  nightly  through  Aug.  4.  Free.  Reservations  required  at  443-­2771.  Tickets  avail-­ able  starting  July  19. Â

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SUNDAY

Ice  cream  social  in  Lincoln.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  noon-­2  p.m.,  United  Church  of  Lincoln.  Ice  cream  with  homemade  cakes.  Check  out  the  Lincoln  Historical  Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  display  about  the  churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  150th  birthday.  Info:  453-­4280.  Hike  Into  History  in  Orwell.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  2-­4  p.m.,  Mount  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  Mount  Independence  Coalition  president  Steven  Zeoli  leads  a  hike  on  the  trails  of  the  mount.  Walk  in  the  footsteps  of  Revolutionary  War  soldiers.  Museum  admission  $5  adults,  free  for  kids  under  15.  Info:  948-­2000.  Classical  concert  in  Rochester.  Sunday,  Aug.  4,  4-­6  p.m.,  Rochester  Federated  Church.  The  Rochester  Chamber  Music  Society  welcomes  9DQHVVD +ROUR\G RQ Ă&#x20AC;XWH DQG 3HWHU &OHPHQWH on  guitar,  playing  a  program  of  Piazzola,  Hoover,  Bach  and  others.  Free,  but  donations  welcome.  Info:  767-­9234  or  rcmsvt.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  Townâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  Aug.  4, Â

TUESDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weed  and  feedâ&#x20AC;?  gardening  get-­ together  in  Monkton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  6,  9:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Willowell  Foundation  (Stoney  Meadow  Lane  and  Bristol  Road).  Weekly  summer  gathering  for  all  ages  and  levels  of  experi-­ ence  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  local  schools  and  food  shelves.  Check  for  weather-­ based  decisions:  www.willowell.org  or  info@ willowell.org.  Youth  media  lab  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Aug.  6,  3-­4:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  entering  grades  4  DQG XS DUH LQYLWHG WR MRLQ OLEUDU\ DQG 0&79 VWDII to  make  movies  and  learn  about  technology  using  0&79ÂśV VWDWH RI WKH DUW PHGLD VWDWLRQV 7XHVGD\V through  Aug.  6.  Drop-­in.  Info:  388-­4097.  American  Longboards  in  concert  in  Castleton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  6,  7-­10  p.m.,  Castleton  Pavilion.  Part  of  the  2013  Castleton  Summer  Concert  Series.  Free.  Rain  or  shine.  Free.  Info:  www.castle-­ ton.edu/concerts. Â

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WEDNESDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maker  Day:  Science  With  a  Twistâ&#x20AC;?  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Aug.  7,  10:30  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  Investigate  the  forces  of  nature  with  fun  science  stations  and  the  raw  materials  to  make  your  own  inventions.  Drop-­in.  Info:  388-­4097.  Band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  7,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Free  weekly  band  concert,  weather  permitting,  through  the  end  of  August.  Starry  Starry  Night  in  Hubbardton.  Wednesday,  $XJ S P +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂżHOG 6WDWH Historic  Site.  Experienced  stargazers  share  their  WHOHVFRSHV DQG NQRZOHGJH %ULQJ EODQNHWV Ă&#x20AC;DVK-­ lights  and  your  own  binoculars  or  telescopes.  Marshmallows  on  us.  In  case  of  rain,  there  will  be  an  inside  program.  Free  but  donations  welcome.  Info:  (802)  273-­2282. Â

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THURSDAY

Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  7KXUVGD\ $XJ D P 2WWHU 9LHZ Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  A  monthly  OCAS-­MALT  event,  inviting  community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  OHDGHU &UDLJ =RQGDJ DW 2WWHU 9LHZ 3DUN SDUNLQJ area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Shorter  and  longer  routes  possible.  Come  for  all  or  part  of  the  walk.  Beginning  birders  welcome.  Info:  388-­1007  or  388-­6019.  YMCA  Diabetes  PreventionProgram  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  4:30-­5:30  p.m.,  Porter  Hospital,  Collins  Building  Conference  Room  $ 7KH ÂżUVW PHHWLQJ LQ D IUHH <0&$ SURJUDP WKURXJK 9HUPRQW %OXHSULQW IRU +HDOWK 5HGXFH \RXU risk  of  Type  2  diabetes  and  gain  tools  for  healthy  living.  Continues  weekly  through  Nov.  20.  To  see  if  you  qualify,  call  382-­3468,  ext.  2,  or  email  moneill@portermedical.org.  Top  Chef  Shenanigans  for  teens  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  5-­7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Think  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  what  it  takes  to  create  the  best  concoction  out  of  limited  ingredients?  For  teen  in  JUDGH +RVWHG E\ ,OVOH\ÂśV 9ROXQ7HHQV ,QIR 388-­4097.  NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry  Mind  Cafe.  The  New  England  Review  welcomes  writ-­ ers  Partridge  Boswell,  Michael  Collier,  Cleopatra  Mathis  and  Angela  Palm,  who  will  read  from  their  work.  Free.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Die  Fledermausâ&#x20AC;?  operetta  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  7:30-­10:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Middlebury  College  Summer  Language  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  German  for  Singers  program  presents  Johann  Straussâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  most  famous  operetta  at  8  p.m.  Pre-­show  talk,  in  English,  at  7:30  p.m.  Balcony  seats  available  to  the  public,  $15,  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKH-­ ater.org,  or  at  the  door.  Also  on  Aug.  9.  Band  concert  in  Orwell.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  7:30-­ 8:30  p.m.,  Orwell  village  green.  Weekly  summer  FRQFHUWV 5HKHDUVDO LQ WKH 2UZHOO 9LOODJH 6FKRRO band  room  preceding  each  concert  at  6:30  p.m.  Info:  www.facebook.com/OrwellTownBand.  Movies  on  the  Park  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Aug.  8,  8-­10  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jumanji.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  location:  Holley  Hall.  Info:  www.bristolrec.org  or  453-­5885. Â

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

The  Andric  Severance  Quartet  in  NEAT  (Northeast  Addison  Television)  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  25,  7-­9  p.m.,  Channel  16.  Fourth  Monday,  5-­7  p.m.  51  Main.  NEAT  studio  in  Bristol.  Bruce  Duncan,  Swing  Noire  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  July  bduncan@madriver.com.

26,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Tourterelle.  Neshobe  Sportsman  Club.  Second  Ethan  Keller  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Monday,  6  p.m.  potluck;  7  p.m.  meeting.  July  27,  6-­9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  97  Frog  Hollow  Road  in  Brandon.

Avant-­Garde  Dogs  in  Middlebury.  Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  poetry  workshop  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  6-­9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  held  Thursdays,  1-­3  p.m.  Ilsley  Library  in  Tavern.  Middlebury.  Poets  of  all  ages  are  invited  Michael  Chorney  &  Brett  Lanier,  open-­ to  share  their  poetry  for  feedback,  encour-­ ing  for  Moira  Smiley  in  New  Haven.  agement  and  optional  weekly  assign-­ Saturday,  Aug.  3,  6-­8  p.m.,  Tourterelle.  ments.  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  By  category:  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Markets,  Sports,  Together).  Third  Thursday,  11:30  a.m.-­1  Clubs  &  Organizations,  Government  S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ RQ &  Politics,  Bingo,  Fund-­Raising  Sales,  Exchange  St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  Dance,  Music,  Arts  &  Education,  Health  Department  conference  room.  989-­8141. &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  Museums,  Library  Programs.

9:30-­10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MARKETS Church.

Brandon  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Fridays,  Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  through  mid-­October,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  God  Christian  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Central  Park.  Homegrown  fresh  vegeta-­ Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  bles,  home-­baked  goods,  pure  Vermont  October.  Come  share  ideas  and  craft  GEORGE  LATHROPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  C.  1941  photo,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bristol  Approach,â&#x20AC;?  shows  an  early  maple  syrup,  honey  and  handcrafted  simple  items  for  Operation  Christmas  plane  coming  in  for  a  landing  at  the  Bristol  Airport.  The  image,  along  with  many  items.

Child  shoeboxes.  others,  can  be  seen  at  the  Sheldon  Museum  on  Wednesday,  July  31,  at  7  p.m.  Bristol  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Wednesdays,  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  GXULQJ Âł3LORWVÂś 1LJKW ´ D SUHVHQWDWLRQ RQ WKH KLVWRU\ RI Ă&#x20AC;LJKW LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ June  5-­Sept.  4,  and  Saturdays,  June  Wednesday,  6  p.m.,  Vergennes  American  Photo  courtesy  of  the  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  collection 1-­Oct.  5,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.  on  the  village  Legion.  Social  hour  at  6,  dinner  at  6:45  green. with  meeting  following.  Visitors  welcome.  Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Saturdays,  9  Info:  (802)  870-­7070  or  membership@ 3:30-­5  p.m.  Info:  388-­3910  or  www.addisonteens.com. a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  on  the  green  at  the  Marble  Works,  start-­ vergenneslions.com. ing  May  4,  as  well  as  on  Wednesdays  starting  June  12.  Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS p.m.  On  the  air  on  club  repeater  147.36/147.96  MHz,  Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-­11  a.m.  Triangle  Local  produce,  meats,  cheese  and  eggs,  baked  goods,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visitors  welcome. jams,  prepared  foods  and  more.  EBT  and  debit  cards  Park  in  Middlebury. welcome.  Info:  www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org  or  on  Addison  County  Emergency  Planning  Committee.  Last  Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  5  p.m.  State  Police  Barracks.  Public  invited.

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Thursday,  7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  Orwell  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Fridays,  June-­October,  3-­6  p.m.,  Addison  County  Republican  Party.  Third  Friday,  7  p.m.,  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  Ilsley  Library,  Middlebury.  897-­2744. town  green. defend  our  rights.

Vergennes  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Thursdays,  June  13-­Sept.  26,  American  Legion  Auxiliary  Post  27.  Fourth  Monday,  7  p.m.  Five-­Town  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-­5:30  p.m.  Bristol  American  Legion,  Wilson  Road,  Middlebury.

3-­6:30  p.m.,  city  green.  Local  produce,  baked  goodies,  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace.

Addison  County  Council  Against  Domestic  and  Sexual  Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  KDQGPDGH FUDIWV IDUP IUHVK HJJV Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DQG PRUH Violence.  Fourth  Tuesday,  noon-­1:30  p.m.  Addison  SPORTS Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  County  Courthouse  in  Middlebury.  388-­9180.

Box  lacrosse  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Thursday,  June  13-­July  18  (except  July  4).  Age  groups:  adult,  college,  Brandon  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Tuesday,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center. high  school.  Cost  $10  per  night.  Info:  Dan  McIntosh,  Brandon  Senior  Citizen  Center.  1591  Forest  Dale  Road.  388-­3444  or  dan@forthngoal.com.

247-­3121.

Co-­ed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-­up  games  Monday,  7-­9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-­2502;  Bristol  Historical  Society.  Third  Thursday,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.,  Bristol.

Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-­8103.

The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  Drive,  CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS %ULVWRO 2SHQ PLNH QLJKW ¿UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-­in  hours  during  the  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  free  for  all  ages;  reserve  a  spot  at  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www.bristolskate-­ Wednesday  and  Friday,  3-­7  p.m.  94  Main  St.  (Middlebury  park.com.

7RZQ 2IÂżFH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF J\P 7HHQ GURS LQ LGBTQ  (Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual,  Transgender,  Queer).  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  Youth  support  group  meets  Monday  nights,  4-­6  p.m.,  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  Turningpoint  Center,  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Info: Â

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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.

BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  $3,000.  Food  DYDLODEOH %HQH¿WV YHWHUDQV VFKRODUVKLSV DQG FRPPX-­ nity  programs.  388-­9311.

Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-­3121.

Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-­ups  6:15  p.m.,  regular  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  complimentary  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  247-­5709.

VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quickies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-­9468.

FUNDRAISING  SALES Bixby  Memorial  Library  Book  Sale,  Vergennes.  Monday,  12:30-­8  p.m.;  Tuesday-­Friday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Wide  variety  of  books,  many  current.  Proceeds  support  library  programs  and  materials.

Brandon  Free  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  May  3-­Oct.  13,  2012.  Thursday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Sales  support  the  purchase  of  materials  for  the  circulating  library  collections.

Ilsley  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  First  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­3  p.m.  Info:  388-­4095.

Ripton  United  Methodist  Church  Flea  Market/Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­noon  until  late  fall.  Food,  DQWLTXHV TXLOWV ERRNV DQG PRUH 9HQGRUVÂś IHHV EHQHÂżW church  restoration.  Info:  388-­2640.

St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Closet  in  Vergennes.  Behind  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  Open  Thursdays  and  Fridays,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  Info:  759-­2845.  Sales  support  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  Info:  877-­2367  or  www.stpe-­ tersvt.com.

Two  Brothers  Tavernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Charitable  Mondays.  First  Monday.  10  percent  of  entire  dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  proceeds  go  to  designated  charity.

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By  the  way (Continued  from  Page  1A) and  enjoy  a  movie  about  the  great  out-­ doors  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  in  the  great  outdoors.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yogi  Bearâ&#x20AC;?  (2010,  PG)  will  be  screened  out-­ side  the  Branbury  Nature  Center  (in-­ side  in  the  event  of  rain)  this  Saturday  evening  at  7  p.m.  Free  popcorn  will  be  provided  but  people  should  bring  a  blanket  or  lawn  chairs  and  any  drinks  or  extra  snacks  they  might  want.  Regu-­ lar  park  entry  fees  apply.

Vergennes  resident  Douglas  Brooks  let  us  know  that  he  is  spend-­ ing  the  summer  building  a  tradi-­ tional  Japanese  boat  as  part  of  the  Setouchi  International  Festivale  in  Takamatsu,  Japan.  He  is  building  a  20-­foot  workboat  from  the  Setouchi  region.  Read  more  about  it  and  see  photos  of  the  boatbuilders  in  ac-­ tion  online  at  http://woodenboat.jp/ setouchi.

On  Thursday,  a  screening  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;How  WR /LYH WR EH ´ WKH ÂżOP RQ WKH town  of  Bristol  sponsored  by  Heritage  Automotive,  will  be  debuted  on  the  Town  Green  at  8  p.m.  (and  inside  Hol-­ OH\ +DOO LI LW UDLQV 7KH ÂżOP IHDWXUHV many  longtime  Bristol  residents  and  focuses  on  the  efforts  of  the  Three  Day  Stampede,  the  Bristol  Fire  Department  and  Pocock  Rocks!  Those  who  wish Â

Dakin  Farm  head  picked  for  Ag  Hall  of  Fame  By  XIAN  CHIANG-­WAREN ESSEX  JUNCTION  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Among  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inductees  into  the  11th  annual  Vermont  Agriculture  Hall  of  Fame  are  Addison  County  resident  Sam  Cutting  III,  of  Dakin  Farm  in  Ferrisburgh,  and  onetime  Ad-­ dison  County  resident  John  Deere,  an  18th-­century  agricultural  icon.  The  awards  will  be  presented  at  the  Champlain  Valley  Fair  in  August.

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Those  who  have  retired  from  the  military  and  their  families  are  invit-­ ed  to  attend  the  2013  Northern  New  England  Military  Retiree  Activity  Day  on  Saturday,  Aug.  3,  at  the  New  Hampshire  National  Guard  Avia-­ tion  Support  Facility  in  Concord,  N.H.  At  the  8  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.  event,  participants  will  have  the  opportu-­ nity  to  receive  legal  assistance  with  creating  wills,  get  information  on  KHDOWK FDUH DQG VXUYLYRU EHQH¿WV JHW Veterans  Administration  assistance,  and  renew  ID  cards.  Other  informa-­ tion  for  retirees  will  address  military  recreational  facilities,  veterans  cem-­ eteries,  veterans  homes  and  more.  The  Aviation  Facility  is  located  at  26  Regional  Drive  in  Concord,  and  is  accessed  from  Exit  13  off  of  I-­93.  For  more  information,  contact  Lt.  Col.  Lloyd  Goodrow,  who  last  year  retired  from  the  Vermont  National  Guard,  at  802-­233-­1805.

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Aug.  28  ceremony  will  include  a  presentation  of  the  photographs  of  the  2012  honorees,  as  well  as  the  induction  of  the  2013  honorees.

Weybridge  artist  Deborah  Holmes  does  a  painting  each  year  that  is  printed  and  given  to  the  Hall  of  Fame  inductees  as  an  award.  Honorees  are  selected  based  on  in-­ dustry  or  committee  knowledge  of  their  leadership,  or  through  a  short  application  available  on  the  Cham-­ plain  Valley  Exposition  website,  www.cvexpo.org.

Salisbury  belltower  undergoing  repairs Congregational  Church  seeks  donations SALISBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  For  folks  who  live  in  the  town  of  Salisbury,  de-­ pending  on  where  they  live,  there  are  certain  sounds  which  are  part  of  the  auditory  landscape  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  rush  of  water,  whine  of  mosquitoes,  peepers,  birdsong,  the  coyote  chorus,  power  tools,  to  name  a  few.  Two  others  come  to  mind:  the  train  in  the  wee  hours  in  West  Salisbury  and  the  toll-­ ing  of  the  bell  from  the  church  in  the  village.

The  bell,  a  husky  beauty  cast  by  the  Meneely  Foundry  of  Troy,  N.Y.,  the  same  foundry  that  cast  the  bell  in  the  Middlebury  Town  Hall  Theater,  used  to  be  rung  quite  regularly  by  the  Sunday  school  children  and  for  notable  occasions  such  as  the  150th  anniversary  of  Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  birthday  and  the  Ice  Cream  Social.

Then,  sometime  during  the  past  year,  neighbors  began  to  notice  the  absence  of  that  resonant  tolling.  On  closer  investigation  it  was  discov-­ ered  that  the  rope  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  budge.

About  the  same  time,  water  stains  began  appearing  on  the  ceiling  tiles  and  before  long,  it  was  obvi-­ ous  that  there  were  serious  prob-­ lems  in  the  tower.  Professional  scrutiny  revealed  subsidence  and  rot  in  the  massive  timbers  of  the  graceful  1838  building  whose  de-­ sign  is  almost  certainly  by  Ammi  B.  Young,  a  celebrated  architect  in  his  day  whose  other  Vermont  build-­ LQJV KDYH PRVWO\ VXFFXPEHG WR ¿UH or  progress.  So,  the  bell  will  not  be  heard  again  until  the  repairs  are  made.

Trying  to  imagine  the  town  with-­ out  this  visible,  and  audible,  land-­ mark  and  the  history  it  represents  in Â

the  life  of  the  town  is  a  wrenching  exercise.  Its  loss  would  be  incalcu-­ lable.  The  small  congregation  and  friends  are  collaborating  to  assem-­ ble  the  daunting  sum  which  the  re-­ pairs  have  been  estimated  to  require  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  $130,000.  7KH VSKHUH RI LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RI WKLV beautiful  structure  extends  far  be-­ yond  the  weekly  Sunday  services  and  the  Christmas  Eve  gathering.  For  over  30  years  there  has  been  a  focused  effort  to  provide  a  rich  cul-­ tural  component  to  complement  the  outdoor  attractions  of  the  summer  community.  Just  since  the  Fourth  of  Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Ice  Cream  Social  (believed  to  be  the  oldest  in  the  state),  there  have  been  three  Summer  Series  concerts  on  Friday  evenings,  Camp  Point  CounterPoint  rehearsals,  a  student  camp  recital,  a  Lake  Dunmore  As-­ sociation  meeting,  a  library  trustees  meeting  and  a  pie-­making  day.  Still  to  come  are  a  Salisbury  Historical  Society  program,  three  more  Fri-­ day  evening  concerts,  two  more  Point  CounterPoint  rehearsals  and  recitals,  and  to  cap  their  season,  Point  CounterPoint  will  celebrate  their  50th  anniversary  with  a  spe-­ cial  concert  in  early  September.

Efforts  so  far  have  resulted  in  a  $20,000  matching  grant  from  the  State  Division  of  Historic  Preservation,  and  in  early  August  representatives  from  other  pos-­ sible  funding  sources  will  visit  the  church  to  assess  its  eligibility  for  further  grants.

Meanwhile,  the  tower  has  been  wrapped  externally  to  prevent  fur-­ ther  water  damage.  This  was  done, Â

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7KH KRQRUHHV ZLOO EH RIÂż-­ cially  inducted  during  an  Aug.  28  luncheon  at  the  Champlain  Valley  Fair.  The  ceremony  takes  place  in  two  parts,  Folsom  said.  Each  year,  a  black  and  white  photograph  is  tak-­ en  of  the  honorees,  then  presented  the  following  year.  Therefore,  the Â

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ROOFERS  WORKING  FOR  Jeff  Hornbeck  make  emergency  temporary  repairs  to  the  Salisbury  Congregational  Church  tower  on  July  4.

on  an  emergency  basis  on  the  Fourth  of  July  by  Jeff  Hornbeck  and  his  crew,  an  act  of  generosity  which  made  it  possible  for  the  39th  annual  Ice  Cream  Social  and  the  34th  itera-­ tion  of  the  Summer  Series  of  Friday  concerts  to  go  on  as  planned.

Over  25  years  ago,  Alan  Farwell,  a  retired  Connecticut  orchardist  whose  camp  overlooked  the  vil-­ lage  and  the  church,  stepped  in  to  help  save  the  steeple.  His  gift  and, Â

later,  one  from  Walter  Cerf,  made  it  possible  to  preserve  the  structure  to  the  present.  If  there  are  those  who  would  care  to  contribute  to  the  cur-­ rent  campaign,  they  may  do  so  by  contacting  the  Salisbury  Church,  P.O.  box  61,  Salisbury,  VT  05769.  The  cost  of  the  repairs  is  estimated  at  $130,000;͞  the  preservation  grant,  to  be  matched,  is  $20,000.

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Bristol Police Log BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  During  the  week  of  July  15,  Bristol  police  issued  ju-­ venile  citations  to  two  13-­year-­old  boys  for  using  regulated  drugs.  The  charges  were  the  result  of  a  report  that  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  staff  submitted  to  the  Bristol  Police  Department  after  interrupting  the  boys  using  the  regulated  drugs  on  school  property.  On  July  19,  Bristol  police  cited Â

Brenda  Lee  Shores,  45,  of  Bristol  for  violating  a  noise  in  the  night  or-­ dinance.  Police  had  received  a  noise  complaint  from  West  Pleasant  Street  residents  who  alleged  that  Shores  was  yelling  in  the  street  during  early  morning  hours,  waking  neighbors  and  generally  causing  a  disturbance,  according  to  Police  Chief  Kevin  Gibbs.  Shores  was  issued  a  citation  to  appear  in  Addison  Superior  Court.

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Abstract paintings showcased at WalkOver Gallery BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  WalkOver  Gallery  in  at  15  Main  St.  in  Bristol  is  showing  a  retrospective  of  the  work  of  88-­year-­old  Charlotte  art-­ ist  Maize  Bausch.  Bausch  has  had  a  career  as  an  abstract  painter  for  over  40  years,  yet  little  is  known  about  her  sub-­ stantial  and  varied  body  of  work.  She  has  resided  and  worked  in  Charlotte  since  the  1960s.  A  highly  sophisticated  and  edu-­ cated  painter  who  trained  at  the  venerable  Art  Students  League  of  New  York,  her  painting  has  a  vibrancy  that  resonates  with  the  likes  of  Georg  Baselitz  as  well  as  Brice  Marden.  Even  though  she  has  worked  somewhat  reclusively  in  the  woods  of  Vermont,  Bausch  has  kept  alert  to  the  contemporary  PRYHPHQWV LQ WKH SDLQWLQJ ÂżHOG The  densely  painted  canvases  are  full  of  humor,  love,  life  and  a  color  sense  that  is  unique  and  refreshing.  The  retrospective  at  the  Walk-­ Over  is  a  monument  to  Bauschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  commitment  to  a  life  in  art  and  reveals  a  singular  and  assured  vi-­ sual  world  of  her  own  making.  The  exhibition  runs  from  July  15-­Aug.  CHARLOTTE  ARTIST  MAIZE  Bauschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  abstract  paintings  are  featured  in  a  retrospective  at  the  WalkOver  23.  For  more  information  call  453-­ Gallery  in  Bristol  this  summer.  Trained  in  New  York,  Bausch  has  worked  in  Vermont  for  around  50  years.

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Chimney  Point  to  host  open  house  Aug.  1 ADDISON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Lake  Champlain  Bridge  public  is  invited  to  spend  Attendees can project,  as  well  as  take  a  relaxing  summer  eve-­ visit the mua  look  at  the  landscape  ning  by  the  shores  of  seum and see restoration  work  being  Lake  Champlain  at  the  the special exdone  now  that  the  bridge  11th  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Evening  to  Re-­ hibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chimney project  is  complete. memberâ&#x20AC;?  summer  social  Music  will  be  provid-­ at  the  Chimney  Point  Point: What Lies ed  by  Toss  the  Feathers  State  Historic  Site  in  Beneath,â&#x20AC;? with and  the  Seth  Warner  Addison  on  Thursday,  archaeologiMount  Independence  Aug.  1,  from  6-­8  p.m.  cal highlights Fife  and  Drum  Corps.  This  free  open  house  of-­ from the Lake Guests  may  snag  one  of  fers  a  beautiful  lakeside  the  rocking  chairs  on  the  setting  where  history  Champlain porch  to  enjoy  the  lake  and  fun  come  together  Bridge project. views,  or  take  a  walk  on  at  the  historic  Chimney  the  new  bridge.  Light  Point  tavern  and  summer  resort.  refreshments,  including  sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores,  Attendees  can  visit  the  museum  will  be  served.  Special  activities  for  and  see  the  special  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chim-­ children  will  be  offered. ney  Point:  What  Lies  Beneath,â&#x20AC;?  with  The  event  is  free  and  open  to  the  archaeological  highlights  from  the  public.  All  ages  are  welcome.  Dona-­

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The  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site  in  Addison  is  located  at  the  foot  of  the  new  Lake  Champlain  Bridge,  at  the  end  of  VT  Route  17.  It  was  the  site  of  military  installations  in  1690  and  1731  and  during  the  Revolution.  The  c.  1785  tavern  building,  listed  in  the  National  Register  of  Historic  Places,  houses  exhibits  interpreting  the  Native  American,  French  colo-­ nial,  and  early  American  history  of  the  area.  The  site  is  open  Wednes-­ day  through  Sunday  and  Monday  holidays,  9:30  a.m.  to  5  p.m.  through  Oct.  14.  Admission  during  regular  hours  is  $3  for  adults  and  free  for  children  younger  than  15.

For  further  information,  call  (802)  759-­2412  or  visit  www.historicsites. vermont.gov.

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Call Mary Burchard at 352-4541 Levinson,  Michael  Graziadei  and  Allen  Bilson  providing  the  music.  The  public  is  cordially  invited  to  this  service,  which  begins  at  10  a.m.  and  will  be  followed  with  a  coffee  hour.

A  large  and  appreciative  crowd  lis-­ tened  to  Jean  Edgertonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  talk  on  the  history  of  Waterhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Marina.  Fol-­ lowing  her  talk  many  in  the  audience  shared  memories  of  working  and  playing  at  the  marina  as  they  were  growing  up.

The  Salisbury  Free  Public  Li-­ brary  now  has  a  landline  telephone  in  addition  to  the  Skype  phone.  The  landline  phone  number  is  352-­4198  and  is  listed  in  the  area  phone  book.  The  Skype  number  is  458-­0747;Íž  it  is  free.  Patrons  are  reminded  that  the  Thursday  hours  are  now  3  to  6  p.m. Â

Tuesdays  remain  2  to  5  p.m.  and  Sat-­ urdays  are  9  a.m.  to  noon.  Summer  visitors  are  welcome;͞  computers  and  WiFi  are  available  and  free.

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SALISBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Friday,  July  26  at  7:30  p.m.  the  Weston-­Bessette  Band  will  present  the  fourth  performance  in  the  Summer  Series  at  the  Salis-­ bury  Congregational  Church.  Helen  Weston,  vocals  and  piano;Íž  Eric  Bes-­ sette,  saxophone;Íž  Doug  Perkins,  gui-­ tar;Íž  Andrew  Smith,  bass;Íž  and  Matt  Davis,  drums,  will  play  jazz,  blues  and  music  with  swing.  The  follow-­ ing  Friday,  Aug.  2,  Atlantic  Crossing  will  play  music  from  New  England,  Quebec  Maritime  Canada,  and  the  British  Isles.  The  series  are  free  al-­ though  a  donation  is  always  appre-­ ciated;Íž  the  church  is  handicap  acces-­ sible.

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Teens take part in international science school BURLINGTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Two  Addi-­ son  County  students  will  travel  to  Mysore,  India,  this  fall  to  take  part  in  the  seventh  International  Earth  Science  Olympiad  (IESO).  Sophia  McKeever-­Parkes  of  Salisbury  and  Kate  DaPolito  of  Middlebury  are  among  eight  high  school  engineer-­ ing  students  from  Vermont  and  New  York  who  will  represent  the  United  States  at  the  event.  During  the  University  of  Ver-­ mont  (UVM)/Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Institutes  of  Vermont  (GIV)  Engineering  In-­ stitute  in  June,  113  high  school  stu-­ dents  were  provided  the  opportu-­ nity  to  study  to  qualify  to  represent  the  U.S.  at  the  IESO.  Eight  will  travel  to  Mysore  with  mentors  Tom  and  Beth  Tailer  of  Essex,  co-­direc-­ tors  of  the  UVM/GIV  Engineering  Institute,  to  continue  their  learning  experience  as  they  work  with  in-­ ternational  students  on  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  environmental  problems.  The  focus  of  the  IESO  is  on  sustainability  is-­ sues  such  as  climate  change.

Student  participants  from  UVM/ GIV  Engineering  Institute  have  represented  the  U.S.  since  its  in-­ ception  in  2007  and  have  been  recognized  with  bronze  and  silver Â

CASTLETON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  following  students  recently  graduated  from  Castleton  College  during  the  226th  commencement  on  May  18: Tamara  Bishop  of  Goshen,  Bach-­ elor  of  Science,  Business  Adminis-­ tration;Íž  Amber  Blodgett  of  Orwell,  Bachelor  of  Science,  Communica-­ tion;Íž  Amy  Chesley  of  Bristol,  Bach-­ elor  of  Arts,  Sociology;Íž  Danielle  Cummings  of  Orwell,  Bachelor  of  Arts,  Mathematics;Íž  Katherine  Curler  EIGHT  HIGH  SCHOOL  engineering  students  from  Vermont  and  New  of  North  Ferrisburgh,  Bachelor  of  So-­ York  will  travel  to  India  in  September  to  represent  the  United  States  at  cial  Work,  Social  Work;Íž  Sarah  Ethier  the  International  Earth  Science  Olympiad.  Pictured  are,  back  row  from  of  Brandon,  Bachelor  of  Science, Â

left,  John  Treadwell  of  Burlington,  Evan  Trus  of  Charlotte,  Javin  Towers  of  Morrisville,  Jacob  Hochstrasser  of  Derby  Line  and  Sophia  McKeever-­ Parkes  of  Salisbury;͞  front  row  from  left,  Jennifer  Wang  of  Dix  Hills,  N.Y.,  Kate  DaPolito  of  Middlebury  and  Rachel  Lu  of  Manhasset,  N.Y.

medals.  The  IESO  was  hosted  in  2007  by  South  Korea,  in  2008  by  the  Philippines,  in  2009  by  Taiwan,  in  2010  by  Indonesia,  in  2011  by  Italy,  and  in  2012  by  Argentina.

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gree;Íž  Ann-­Kathrin  Marsha  of  Mid-­ dlebury,  bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree;Íž  Teena  /DĂ&#x20AC;HFKH RI 3DQWRQ EDFKHORUÂśV GH-­ gree;Íž  Megan  Mayo  of  Middlebury,  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree;Íž  Jennel  Molleur  of  Bristol,  bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree;Íž  Melody  Neun  of  Bridport,  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree;Íž  and  Caitlin  Torrey  of  Addison,  bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree.

(IGEO)  whose  goal  is  to  enhance  the  quality  of  geoscience  education  internationally  and  to  raise  aware-­ ness  of  geoscience.  For  more  in-­ formation  on  the  2013  IESO  to  be  held  in  Mysore,  India,  visit  www. ieso2013.in.

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of  Arts,  Literature;͞  Samantha  Ray-­ mond  of  East  Middlebury,  Bachelor  of  Science,  Business  Administration;͞  Celeste  Romano  of  Brandon,  Bache-­ lor  of  Arts,  Multidisciplinary  Studies;͞  Kara  Rublee  of  Starksboro,  Bachelor  of  Arts,  Mathematics;͞  David  Stone  of  Brandon,  Bachelor  of  Science,  Com-­ puter  Information  Systems;͞  Patrick  West  of  Bristol,  Bachelor  of  Science,  Business  Administration;͞  Moses  Whitcomb  of  Starksboro,  Bachelor  of  Science,  Athletic  Training;͞  Marie  Winner  of  Middlebury,  Associate  of  Science,  Nursing.

Lauren  Bierman  of  Bridport  and  Alison  Farr  of  Bristol  gradu-­ ated  from  Sacred  Heart  University  in  )DLU¿HOG &RQQ %LHUPDQ UHFHLYHG D bachelor  of  science  degree  in  nurs-­ ing.  Farr  received  a  bachelor  of  sci-­ ence:  RN  -­  MSN.

Abraham  J.  Freidin  of  New  Ha-­ ven  graduated  from  Denison  Uni-­ versity  on  May  12.  Freiden  earned  a  bachelor  of  arts  degree  with  a  major  in  philosophy,  politics  and  econom-­ ics.  A  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  student,  he  studied  abroad  with  the  College  of  Global  Arcadia  Program  in  the  United  King-­ dom.

Jeffrey  C.  Maier  of  Middlebury  graduated  from  Denison  University  on  May  12,  with  a  BA  in  environmen-­ tal  studies  and  a  minor  in  philosophy.  He  was  the  recipient  of  the  Estelle  King  Van  Beuren  Endowed  Memorial  Scholarship  and  the  William  K.M.  Goldsmith  Endowed  Scholarship.

Maier  studied  abroad  for  a  semes-­ ter  with  the  Council  on  International  Educational  Exchange  Program  in  Costa  Rica.  He  was  a  member  of  Green  Team,  People  Endorsing  Agri-­ cultural  Sustainability  and  the  menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  varsity  golf  team.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Lambda  Chi  Alpha  fraternity.

Lea  Gipson  of  Bridport,  a  ris-­ ing  senior  and  softball  player  at  St.  Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  College,  was  inducted  ADDISON COUNTY into  three  honor  societies  during  the  2102-­2013  school  year:  Chi  Alpha  Sigma,  the  National  College  Athlete  Kay  Keren,  daughter  of  Pamela  Honor  Society;Íž  Kappa  Delta  Pi,  edu-­ Taylor  and  Robert  Keren  of  Middle-­ cation;Íž  and  Phi  Alpha  Theta,  history. bury,  graduated  in  May  from  Parsons  Gipson  is  a  graduate  of  MUHS. School  of  Design  with  a  degree  in  Erkki  Mackey  of  Salisbury  gradu-­ design  management.   She  was  named  to  the  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  for  the  spring  2013  ated  from  Northern  Michigan  Univer-­ sity  with  an  MFA  in  creative  writing. semester.

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Marissa  Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Avignon  of  Brandon  completed  the  University  of  Scran-­ tonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  leadership  program  during  the  2012-­2013  academic  year.  The  Scranton  Emerging  Leaders  program  is  a  semester-­long  series  of  weekly  workshops  for  students  to  develop  Nick  Dooley  of  Panton  received  and  enhance  their  leadership  skills. 'Âś$YLJQRQ LV D ÂżUVW \HDU VWXGHQW a  bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree  from  the  New  in  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences  York  University  Steinhardt  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Department  of  Music  on  May  22. at  the  Jesuit  University.

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On  the  other  hand,  the  water  park  The  director  delivers  the  worst  of  WKH PRYLH ÂżUVW %\ PLGSRLQW LW ZRXOG managers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  even  Lewis  (Jim  Rash)  be  surprising  if  we  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  in  pas-­ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  morph  into  bedrock  for  Duncan.  sionate  revolt  against  Steve  Carellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  From  there,  he  dares  to  grow  up.  If  Trent  who  is  a  cold,  dense  and  unap-­ directors  Faxon  and  Rash  spent  too  pealing  zero.  The  next-­door  neigh-­ long  on  the  awful  Steve  Carell,  they  bor  who  lives  close  enough  to  reach  atone  for  that  mistake  at  the  park.  out  and  touch  Trentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  house  is  ever  7KLV LV D ÂżUVW \RX JHW PDG WKHQ \RX present  and  overbearing  but  because  laugh,  then  you  cry  movie.  Sam  she  is  played  by  Allison  Janney,  we  Rockwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Owen  knows  exactly  keep  hoping  for  the  best.  Add  an  aw-­ when  to  drop  his  own  comic  aggres-­ ful  couple  who  keeps  dropping  by  sion  to  lift  the  fog  that  clouds  the  for  loud,  alcohol-­fueled  evenings  boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  adolescent  understanding  of  of  too-­loud  laughter  and  dull-­witted  the  life  he  thinks  he  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  change.  He  conversation  and  the  audience  could  hands  Duncan  the  tools  for  the  job,  WKH ER\ UHVSRQGV DQG ÂżQDOO\ KH HQGV be  forgiven  for  leaving.   To  avoid  this  dysfunctional  family  up  again  in  the  way  way  back.  But  disaster,  Duncan  rides  his  bike  each  this  time  he  is  not  alone.

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ALLEN WILSON, THE Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association milfoil program coordinator, zips across Lake Dunmore Monday after check-­ ing in on a three-­man team extracting the weed from the southern end of the lake.

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Report  of  missing  purse  lands  two  in  jail VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  missing  purse  complaint  last  week  led  Vergennes  police  on  a  hunt  that  resulted  in  two  city  residents  being  sent  to  jail.

Vergennes  police  received  a  report  from  a  Main  Street  resident  at  1:18  p.m.  on  July  17  that  her  purse  had  EHHQ VWROHQ 6KH WROG WKH RIÂżFHU WKDW her  purse  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  held  her  checks,  debit  and  credit  cards  and  the  like  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  had  been  on  the  kitchen  table  at  11  a.m.  but  she  hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  seen  it  since.  :KLOH WKH RIÂżFHU ZDV DW WKH UHVLGHQFH the  victim  contacted  her  credit  card  company  and  credit  union  and  found  out  that  one  card  had  been  used  at  a  liquor  store  in  Middlebury  and  there  had  been  a  couple  ATM  withdrawals  just  in  the  preceding  two  hours.  2IÂżFHU %UHQW 1HZWRQ YLHZHG VXU-­ veillance  footage  from  one  of  the  $70V DQG VD\V KH LGHQWLÂżHG 6D-­ brina  Wedge,  30,  using  a  missing  bankcard.  While  he  had  Wedge  in  WKH RIÂżFH WKH YLFWLP FDOOHG SROLFH to  say  that  a  relative  of  Wedgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  had  returned  the  purse  to  the  owner.  Ver-­ gennes  police  cited  Wedge  for  lar-­ ceny  from  the  purse,  uttering  forged  instruments  and  possession  of  a  con-­ trolled  substance,  and  lodged  her  at  the  Chittenden  County  Correctional  Center.

In  the  course  of  his  investigation  Newton  also  found  evidence  that  he  said  implicated  Rory  Thompson,  31,  in  the  case.  As  of  press  time,  New-­ ton  was  preparing  a  probable  cause  DIÂżGDYLW WKDW KH VDLG ZRXOG UHVXOW LQ Thompson  being  charged  with  ut-­ tering  a  forged  instrument,  identity  theft  and  petty  larceny;Íž  Newton  said  Thompson  had  applied  for  and  used  a  credit  card  in  his  fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  name,  and  stole  and  used  his  parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  other  peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  checks.  Thompson  was  lodged  at  the  Marble  Valley  Correctional  Center,  not  on  the  forgery  and  other  current  charges,  but  because  of  an  alleged  probation  violation.

The  investigation  continues.

In  other  recent  activity,  Ver-­

Vergennes Police Log

gennes  police: Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P UH-­ sponded  to  a  report  of  a  dog  shut  in  D KRW FDU 7KH RIÂżFHU IRXQG WKDW WKH owners  of  the  business  where  the  car  was  parked  had  taken  the  dog  into  their  basement  to  cool  it  off. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P ZHUH called  to  help  Vermont  State  Police  investigate  some  burglaries. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P UH-­ ceived  a  report  of  a  loose  dog  in  the  city  park;Íž  the  dog  was  gone  when  po-­ lice  arrived. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P ORRNHG into  a  report  of  a  dog  in  a  hot  car. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P ZHUH told  about  two  13-­year-­old  juveniles  sending  inappropriate  photos  to  each  other.  Police  referred  the  case  to  the  Addison  County  Unit  for  Special  In-­ vestigations. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P UHFHLYHG a  report  that  an  iPod  and  a  blue  Veri-­ zon  cell  phone  had  been  stolen  from  the  shorts  of  a  juvenile  male  while  he  was  swimming  at  the  city  pool.  3ROLFH LGHQWLÂżHG D VXVSHFW DQG IRXQG him  outside  a  city  business  at  around  S P :KHQ WKH RIÂżFHU DVNHG WKH suspect  about  the  incident  he  denied  DQ\ LQYROYHPHQW 7KH RIÂżFHU SXOOHG out  his  cell  phone  and  dialed  the  number  of  the  stolen  cell  phone,  at  which  point,  Sgt.  Pat  Greenslet  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  suspectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pants  began  to  ring.â&#x20AC;?  7KH RIÂżFHU WRRN -DVRQ 6FKDIIHU RI %ULVWRO LQWR FXVWRG\ DQG FLWHG KLP for  possession  of  stolen  property. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P ORRNHG into  a  report  of  a  suspicious  vehicle  parked  on  Panton  Road.  Police  dis-­ covered  that  the  car  belonged  to  a  carpenter  who  was  doing  work  in  the  area. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P FKHFNHG the  welfare  of  an  elderly  School Â

Street  resident.  Police  said  he  was  not  dealing  well  with  the  heat  and  so  Vergennes  Area  Rescue  Squad  trans-­ ported  him  to  Porter  Hospital. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P ZHQW WR a  North  Green  Street  residence  for  D UHSRUW RI D IDPLO\ ÂżJKW 7KH FRP-­ plainant  said  his  daughter  had  been  assaulted  by  her  boyfriend  in  the  SDVW WKH RIÂżFHU UHYLHZHG SROLFH UH-­ cords  and  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  any  complaints,  VR WKH RIÂżFHU SDVVHG WKH FDVH RQ WR stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  domestic  violence  investigator.  Greenslet  reported  that  the  investigator  will  interview  the  al-­ leged  victim,  who  is  at  the  Chitten-­ den  County  Correctional  Center. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P DVVLVWHG a  state  trooper  from  St.  Albans  who  ZDV ORRNLQJ IRU D PDOH RQ 5RXWH $ in  Panton,  but  Vergennes  police  did  QRW ÂżQG WKH PDQ Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P UH-­ sponded  on  behalf  of  the  VSP  to  Woods  Road  in  Ferrisburgh  for  a  KRPH DODUP DFWLYDWLRQ 7KH RIÂżFHU found  that  a  work  crew  pressure  washing  the  house  had  apparently  tripped  the  alarm. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P UH-­ sponded  to  the  City  Lights  nightclub  for  a  burglary  alarm  and  found  that  a  delivery  driver  had  set  it  off. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P FKHFNHG the  welfare  of  a  First  Street  resi-­ dent  after  being  alerted  by  Meals  on  Wheels,  and  found  the  resident  OK. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P FKHFNHG out  a  report  of  a  suspicious  man  walking  in  the  middle  of  Monkton  5RDG 7KH RIÂżFHU IRXQG WKH PDQ who  appeared  to  be  intoxicated  and  had  the  odor  of  intoxicants  about  him.  Police  tested  his  blood  alcohol  FRQWHQW DQG IRXQG LW WR EH DV D point  of  reference,  the  legal  limit  for  driving  in  Vermont  is  0.08.  The  John  Graham  Homeless  Shelter,  where  the  man  was  staying,  would  not  take  him  back  because  he  was  drunk,  police  VDLG VR WKH RIÂżFHU WRRN KLP WR WKH $FW 2QH FHQWHU LQ %XUOLQJWRQ WR GH-­ tox  but  they  refused  to  house  the  man Â

VR WKH RIÂżFHU WRRN KLP WR WKH &KLW-­ tenden  County  Correctional  Center. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P ZHUH called  to  a  Monkton  Road  home  where  police  were  told  that  an  adult  boyfriend  of  the  female  resident  was  using  the  womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Adderall  prescription  medication.  The  matter  is  under  investigation. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P VWRSSHG a  Jeep  with  New  York  plates  for  GULYLQJ PSK LQ D PSK ]RQH on  Panton  Road.  A  records  check  VKRZHG WKDW WKH GULYHU LGHQWLÂżHG DV 7KRPDV &HORWWL RI &URZQ 3RLQW N.Y.,  had  had  his  license  to  drive  in  Vermont  criminally  suspended  since  2FWREHU 7KH RIÂżFHU FLWHG &H-­ lotti  for  driving  with  a  criminally  suspended  license  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  apparently  his  ¿UVW FLWDWLRQ RQ WKDW FKDUJH VLQFH KH ORVW KLV OLFHQVH QHDUO\ \HDUV DJR police  said. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW D P ORRNHG into  a  complaint  from  a  Monkton  Road  resident  that  someone  was  walking  a  dog  with  no  leash  and  as  a  result  she  had  to  clean  up  canine  stool  in  her  yard. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P UH-­ ceived  a  report  that  a  U-­Haul  truck  had  backed  into  a  house  on  White  Street  and  damaged  the  porch.  There  was  no  visible  damage  to  the  truck. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P DV-­ sisted  a  motorist  whose  antique  car  had  broken  down  on  West  Main  at  Panton  Road. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P FKHFNHG the  welfare  of  a  Main  Street  resident,  who  was  OK. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P UH-­ ceived  a  report  that  two  hitchhikers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  man  and  a  woman  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  were  walk-­ LQJ RQ 5RXWH 7KH RIÂżFHU IRXQG WKH man  in  middle  of  the  northbound  lane  and  reported  that  both  hitchhik-­ ers  appeared  to  be  very  intoxicated.  7KH RIÂżFHU WUDQVSRUWHG WKH FRXSOH WR a  friend  in  Middlebury. Â&#x2021; 2Q -XO\ DW S P UHFRUG-­ ed  a  report  of  a  barking  dog  noise  complaint  on  Panton  Road.

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PAGE  18A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  July  25,  2013

Summer  school  faces critical  funding  issues

ZEBADIAH  DARTT,  LEFT,  Connor  Gill,  Gabriel  Quinto  and  Brandon  Jewell  start  their  journey  down  Otter  Creek  Monday  morning  on  rafts  they  helped  build  in  a  summer  school  course  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School.

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Rafts (Continued  from  Page  1A) tion,  and  had  a  similar  response  to  Staplefordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  came  to  me  and  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tell  me  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  crazy,  and  I  shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  doing  this.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  talking  about  Tom  Saw-­ yer,  and  the  kids  are  really  into  it,  DQG ZH ZDQW WR EXLOG D UDIW DQG Ă&#x20AC;RDW down  Otter  Creek,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  I  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why  not?  Go  for  it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

That  the  class  did.  On  Monday,  six  of  the  seven  members  of  the  class  gathered  below  the  falls  in  Ver-­ gennes  and  pushed  off  into  the  river  on  three  rafts  they  built  themselves,  ZLWK VRPH SRZHU VDZ DQG ¿QDO GH-­ sign  help  from  Stapleford.

Stapleford  and  the  students  scav-­ enged  the  necessary  lumber  from  the  old  VUHS  middle  school  bleachers,  which  had  recently  been  removed.  On  Monday  morning  they  lashed Â

plastic  barrels  (provided  by  the  city)  to  the  bottom  of  the  three  rafts  to  provide  buoyancy.  The  plan  called  for  the  rafts  to  carry  the  students  about  four  miles  down  the  river  to  Eriksenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Nest  Marina.

Strube  acknowledged  the  end  SURGXFW GLGQÂśW H[DFWO\ ÂżW WKH FRXUVH description,  which  stated  â&#x20AC;&#x153;you  will  create  the  ultimate  robotic  machine  and  â&#x20AC;Ś  roller  coasters,  Ferris  wheels,  bridges  and  other  machinesâ&#x20AC;?  using  Lego  Mindstorm,  Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nex  products  and  computers.

But  she  has  no  objection  to  the  old-­school  direction  the  course  end-­ ed  up  taking.  Strube  pointed  to  the  projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  many  educational  elements,  including  studying  weather  forecasts  and  river  currents,  learning  carpentry  skills  and  teamwork,  and  using  math  to  design  and  build  the  rafts. Â

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  a  comprehensive  learn-­ a  small  town  is  paradise,  and  I  want  ing  package  all  tied  into  one  project,â&#x20AC;?  them  to  realize  that.â&#x20AC;?

Strube  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  getting  social  Donovan-­Cook  sees  at  least  a  studies.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  getting  short-­term  effect. science.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  get-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;They come â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hav-­ ting  math.  And  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  from a bunch ing  fun,  and  technol-­ a  tie-­in  to  literature.  So  of different ogy  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  been  how  can  you  beat  it?â&#x20AC;? brought  into  the  con-­ Stapleford  also  ap-­ backgrounds â&#x20AC;Ś versation,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  preciates  many  ele-­ and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  gotten  to  the  point  ments  of  the  project,  come together, where  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  just  for-­ not  the  least  of  which  working together gotten  about  it,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  say  is  the  teamwork  and  ca-­ beautifully, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  good  thing.â&#x20AC;? maraderie  it  created  in  Speaking  last  week  helping each what  he  called  a  diverse  as  the  students  were  other, supporting SXWWLQJ WKH ÂżQLVK-­ group.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  come  from  a  each other. ing  touches  on  their  bunch  of  different  back-­ Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I rafts,  Donovan-­Cook  grounds  â&#x20AC;Ś  and  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  really love to admitted  he  was  not  all  come  together,  see in this type FRPSOHWHO\ FRQÂżGHQW working  together  beau-­ in  their  buoyancy.  Re-­ tifully,  helping  each  of program. And gardless,  though,  he  other,  supporting  each  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning said  building  them  has  other,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  that school, been  worth  it.  what  I  really  love  to  see  literature, can be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any  way  you  slice  in  this  type  of  program.  fun.â&#x20AC;? it,  I  built  the  thing.  If  And  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  learning  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Peter Stapleford it  sinks,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  me,â&#x20AC;?  that  school,  literature,  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Worst-­case  can  be  fun.â&#x20AC;? scenario,  you  go  for  a  Donovan-­Cook  said  it  was  not  that  swim  in  the  creek  in  the  middle  of  the  group  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  like  each  other,  but  the  summer.â&#x20AC;? that  the  raft  project  brought  out  the  Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  best  in  them.  andyk@addisonindependent.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  strong  emphasis  on  teamwork.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  getting  along  bet-­ WHU :HÂśUH PRUH XQLÂżHG LQ WKLV SURM-­ ect,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  all  helping  each  other  out.  We  all  contributed  to  each  raft.â&#x20AC;?

Donovan-­Cook,  whose  dad  is  a  carpenter,  appreciates  the  math  and  building  skills  the  project  is  teaching  the  students,  and  its  hands-­on  nature.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  fact  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  WR KDYH D ÂżQLVKHG SURGXFW D UDIW that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  actually  sail,  is  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  drawing  people  to  it,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  great  because  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  work-­ ing.  If  you  think  about  it,  school  is  supposed  to  prepare  you  for  real  life,  and  actually  physically  getting  stuff  done  and  managing  your  time  and  PDQDJLQJ \RXU PDWHULDOV DUH GHÂż-­ nitely  valuable  skills  to  know.â&#x20AC;?

Stapleford  also  hopes  taking  a  step  back  into  the  past  will  help  the  students  appreciate  what  the  area  around  them  has  to  offer,  above  and  beyond  the  lure  of  modern  technol-­ ogy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  big  thing  I  want  to  see  come  out  of  this,  I  guess,  for  myself  is  for  these  guys  to  realize  there  is  so  much  more  to  life  than  electronics.  There  is  such  a  world  out  here  that  these  guys  miss  because  of  the  wonderful  availability  of  all  this  great  technol-­ ogy,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marching  through  STUDENT  ZEBADIAH  DARTT  looks  out  over  Otter  Creek  from  the  deck  the  woods,  building  forts,  stuff  like  of  a  raft  before  he  and  his  fellow  students  in  a  summer  school  course  in  this,  just  living  life  â&#x20AC;Ś  Growing  up  in  Vergennes  took  off  down  the  river  Monday  morning.

=(%$',$+ '$577 /()7 DQG &RQQRU *LOO TXLHWO\ Ă&#x20AC;RDW GRZQ 2WWHU &UHHN LQ 9HUJHQQHV DV SDUW RI D 6XPPHU Adventures  in  Learning  summer  school  course  Monday  morning.

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY WKH ÂżUVW \HDU WR DERXW WKLV \HDU VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  While  a  hand-­ D QXPEHU WKDW LQFOXGHV IRU WKH ÂżUVW ful  of  Vergennes  Union  High  School  time  nine  Mount  Abraham  students.  VWXGHQWV DQG WKHLU WHDFKHU Ă&#x20AC;RDWHG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each  year  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grown,â&#x20AC;?  Strube  down  Otter  Creek  this  week  on  said.  the  rafts  they  built  in  their  summer  Many  courses,  like  the  one  that  school  class,  the  larger  program  that  HQGHG XS ZLWK VWXGHQWV Ă&#x20AC;RDWLQJ RQ helped  launch  them  could  face  an  Otter  Creek,  are  hands-­on:  Those  uncertain  future.  include  Power  Mechanics,  Super  The  VUHS  summer  school  pro-­ Science,  Basketball  Math,  Farm  and  gram  called  SAIL  (Summer  Adven-­ Garden,  Food  Sustainability,  Math  tures  in  Learning)  and  the  VUHS  af-­ Art  and  K-­9  Packages. terschool  program  known  as  KEYS  Strube  said  those  courses  have  (Keep  Energizing  Youth  in  our  proven  popular.  School)  have  relied  on  a  $487,000  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  lot  of  the  kids  want  to  come  grant  awarded  in  2009.  That  21st  because  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  something  fun  to  do.  Century  Learning  Cen-­ Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  with  their  ters  Grant  (21C)  grant  friends.  The  programs  from  the  federal  De-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of the kids are  very  exciting  and  partment  of  Education  want to come hands-­on,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  will  run  out  after  the  because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Others  are  geared  coming  academic  year.  something fun to towards  remediation,  The  21C  grant  fund-­ as  Language  Arts  do. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re with such  ed  virtually  all  of  the  Skills  and  Math  Skills.  KEYS  afterschool  ef-­ their friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  middle  school  fort  and  much  of  the  The programs teams  do  make  recom-­ SAIL  summer  program  are very exciting mendations  to  parents  IRU WKH ÂżUVW WKUHH \HDUV and hands-on.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;Ś  that  maybe  their  according  to  Jill  Strube,  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jill Strube child  could  use  some  who  directs  KEYS  and  additional  support  in  co-­directs  SAIL  with  Beth  Adreon.  the  summer.  And  some  parents  listen  In  the  past  two  years,  the  funding  to  those  recommendations,â&#x20AC;?  Strube  percentage  dropped,  as  per  the  origi-­ said. nal  loan  agreement,  with  a  larger,  Others  help  prepare  students  to  unexpected  decline  this  year  due  to  take  SAT  tests,  or  learn  how  to  deal  the  U.S.  Congressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  failure  to  avoid  with  the  Performance  Based  Gradu-­ sequestration. ation  Requirements  (PBGRs)  that  Strube  said  VUHS  is  welcome  to  younger  students  will  increasingly  UH DSSO\ IRU DQRWKHU ÂżYH \HDU & face  as  they  move  toward  leaving  grant,  with  the  support  capped  at  VUHS. KDOI WKH RULJLQDO DPRXQW D ÂżJXUH WKDW As  Addison  Northwest  Superviso-­ would  come  to  $58,000  a  year.  U\ 8QLRQ RIÂżFLDOV ORRN WR WKH IXWXUH But  there  are  no  guarantees.  the  Mount  Abe  component  could  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  decision  will  be  made  later  help  preserve  the  summer  program.  this  summer  or  early  this  fall  wheth-­ Adreon  said  more  than  nine  stu-­ er  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  going  to  re-­apply,  and  if  you  dents  would  have  signed  up  if  ar-­ UH DSSO\ IRU D VHFRQG ÂżYH \HDUV RI rangements  had  been  made  sooner:  funding,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  funded  at  50  percent  Mount  Abe  administrators  did  not  â&#x20AC;Ś  if  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  accepted,â&#x20AC;?  Strube  said  approach  VUHS  until  May,  when  last  week.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  past  year  there  were  many  of  the  attractive  summer  quite  a  few  sites  statewide  that  ap-­ courses  were  full.  More  participation  SOLHG IRU WKHLU VHFRQG ÂżYH \HDUV DQG LQ WKH IXWXUH ZRXOG PHDQ PRUH ÂżQDQ-­ were  turned  down.â&#x20AC;? cial  support,  she  said.  Back  in  2009,  when  VUHS  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  we  can  keep  the  collaboration  awarded  the  C21  grant,  Strube  said  with  Mount  Abe  going  â&#x20AC;Ś  that  can  studies  regularly  show  students  who  spread  that  cost  out,â&#x20AC;?  Adreon  said. participate  in  afterschool  programs  But  Strube  said  the  21C  grant  tend  to  improve  their  academic  will  remain  crucial  unless  ANwSU  achievement  and  attendance  rates.  chooses  to  up  its  funding  for  the  pro-­ KEYS  attendance  during  the  VUHS  grams.  academic  year  has  grown  to  around  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  would  have  to  add  pretty  150. serious  money,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

Meanwhile,  SAIL  summer  atten-­ Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  dance  has  grown  steadily,  from  40  in  andyk@addisonindependent.com.