July 9, 2015 — A section

Makin’ music

Arboretum

Tough going

The Festival on-the-Green is in full swing. See photos from the week-long party on Page 11A.

A local garden enthusiast checks out the world-renowned Montreal Botanical Gardens. See Page 12B.

A stretch of home games didn’t KHOS WKH FRXQW\ /HJLRQ WHDP ÀQG the winning touch. See Page 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 69 No. 28

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

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28 Pages

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  July  9,  2015

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Outhouse  race (Continued  from  Page  1A) Goodpoint  Vice  President  Peter  Funk  recruited  him.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  heard  about  it,  but  I  really  never  knew  about  it,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cool.  I  like  it.â&#x20AC;?

Blair  Stone,  15,  agreed.  ³7KLV LV P\ ÂżUVW WLPH EHLQJ KHUH even  to  watch  the  parade  and  every-­ thing,  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  a  lot  of  fun,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

The  outhouse  race  plays  an  impor-­ tant  role  in  the  Bristol  July  4  celebra-­ tion.  The  parade  is  one  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  largest  and  oldest,  and  the  day  also  in-­ cludes  a  morning  road  race  that  draws  a  big  crowd,  and  a  number  of  vendors  on  the  central  village  green  offering  goods  ranging  from  strawberry  short-­ cake  to  clothing.

The  Bristol  Fourth  of  July  Commit-­ tee  handles  organization  and  fundrais-­ ing.  The  town  kicks  in  $6,000  for  the  dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  expenses,  which  in  2014  totaled  about  $23,000.  Vendor  fees,  road  race  registrations,  business  sponsorships,  a  chicken  barbecue,  parking  income,  individual  donations  and  Great  Out-­ house  Race  proceeds  make  up  the  rest.

Race  announcer  Shawn  Oxford  said  the  outhouse  race  kicks  in  about  $900  to  $1,300  a  year.  Entry  fees  make  up  some  of  that  amount,  but  most  comes  from  fans  betting  on  the  four  heats  and  ¿QDO 2UJDQL]HUV VHOO FRORUHG WLFNHWV to  backers  of  each  team,  and  winning  tickets  are  drawn  from  among  those  VROG WR VXSSRUWHUV RI WKH ÂżUVW SODFH teams.   The  committee  provides  outhouses  to  each  entrant,  complete  with  two-­ inch  casters  that  rotate  360  degrees,  meaning  that  keeping  the  unit  rolling  in  a  straight  line  is  challenging  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  critical.  Competitors  can  replace  cast-­ ers  with  up  to  three-­inch  units.  Out-­ houses  must  be  decorated  with  three  sides,  a  roof  and  a  door.  Riders  must  wear  helmets,  and  contestants  may  not  modify  frames  or  pull  them  with  ropes.  The  rules  do  not  tell  competitors  to  dress  up  for  the  occasion,  but  such  a  measure  seems  unnecessary.

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The  team  was  later  awarded  Best  Outhouse  Design.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good  thing  the  judges  decided  be-­ fore  the  race,â&#x20AC;?  Oxford  announced.

In  the  second  heat,  the  team  called  Hatch  31,  with  Ben  Fitzgerald  and  former  Mount  Abe  football  star  and  current  coach  Eric  Hartman  pushing  Roberta  Sinnock,  avoided  an  early  dust-­up  between  the  Mount  Abe  Var-­ sity  Football  team  and  Village  Creeme  Stand  and  coasted  to  the  win.  Then  came  high  drama:  Goodpoint  vs.  Needles  in  Motion,  featuring  cous-­ ins  Chris  and  Kevin  Berry,  who  won  ¿YH VWUDLJKW UDFHV EHIRUH WDNLQJ off,  pushing  Lizzie  Huizenga.  The  Paradee  Cousins  also  ran,  but  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  contend.   Goodpoint  got  off  to  a  good  start,  and  then  pulled  out  a  trick  possibly  learned  from  the  Stonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  father,  Todd,  a  racecar  driver  as  well  as  car  dealer.  Seeing  the  Berry  cousins  gaining,  Goodpoint  moved  to  cut  them  off,  slowing  the  Berrysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  momentum.  The  Berrys  regrouped  and  were  gaining,  but  lost  by  inches  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  that  extra  15  feet  ORVW DW WKH ÂżQLVK OLQH PLJKW KDYH KHOSHG them.  2UJDQL]HU DQG ÂżQLVK OLQH DWWHQGDQW

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KEVIN  PEARSALL,  FRONT,  and  Nevin  Pearsall  of  the  Mount  Abe  JV  Football  Team  bolt  to  a  fast  start  on  the  way  to  a  Heat  1  victory  in  Satur-­ GD\œV *UHDW 2XWKRXVH 5DFH

Steve  Gebeault  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  he  held  the  plunger  while  his  partner  held  a  toilet  brush,  with  toilet  paper  stretched  between  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  went  to  a  TV  camera  covering  the  HYHQW WR FRQÂżUP WKH UHVXOW Âł,W ZDV D UHDO SKRWR ÂżQLVK LQ WKH RXW-­ house  race,â&#x20AC;?  Gebeault  said.

Justin  Stone  said  he  believed  without  the  tactical  maneuver  the  Berry  cous-­ ins  probably  would  have  prevailed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  were  coming  on  strong,â&#x20AC;?  Stone  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  had  to  cut  them  off.  Good  thing  we  did,  or  they  would  have  beaten  us.â&#x20AC;?

Kevin  Berry  said  the  Goodpoint  team  was  both  smart  and  quick.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  a  bit  of  a  pickle  there,â&#x20AC;?  Kevin  Berry  said,  adding,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  were  fast.â&#x20AC;?

Chris  Berry  said  he  appreciated  the  tougher  teams  this  year  after  breezing  to  most  of  their  wins.  In  fact,  he  said,  he  was  determined  to  return  next  sum-­ mer  and  win  because  of  the  challenge.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  better  competition,â&#x20AC;?  Chris  %HUU\ VDLG Âł,W GHÂżQLWHO\ PDNHV XV want  to  come  back  again.â&#x20AC;?

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Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  one  of  the  two  pushers,  former  stand-­ She  also  gave  her  team  some  march-­ andyk@addisonindependent.com. out  Mount  Abe  athlete  Kayla  Flint,  is  a  CF  patient.  She  and  Jesse  Otis  pushed  Sydney  Perlee  past  Snapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restau-­ rant  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  team  with  two  current  Eagle  athletes  pushing,  Anna  Hauman  and  Danielle  Bachand  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  a  theatrical  Outhouse  Named  Desire  group.  ,Q WKH ÂżQDO *RRGSRLQW WRRN FKDUJH early  and  rolled  down  the  middle,  holding  off  Hatch  31  by  about  15  feet.  Justin  Stone  said  starting  quickly  and  owning  the  centerline  made  the  difference.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  get  a  good  start  and  get  out  front,  because  the  road  is  crowned,  and  sometimes  it  sucks  you  to  one  side  or  the  other,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

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Fracking  protesters  arrested,  including  at  Champlain  Bridge By  SAM  HELLER VTDigger.org A  coalition  of  social  and  environmental  activist  groups  on  Tuesday  conducted  a  co-­ ordinated  series  of  separate  protests  against  fracked  natural  gas  across  the  Champlain  Valley.  Nine  people  were  arrested.

In  Williston,  members  of  the  activist  group  Rising  Tide  Vermont  handcuffed  themselves  to  construction  equipment  at  7:30  a.m.  to  disrupt  construction  of  the  Ver-­ mont  Gas  pipeline  extension  into  Addison  County.  Four  people  were  arrested. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  stop  expansion  of  the  fos-­ sil  fuel  economy  and  demand  a  rapid  and  just  transition  away  from  the  current  system  based  on  exploitation,â&#x20AC;?  said  Will  Benning-­ ton,  one  of  the  protesters  involved  in  the  action.

Later  in  the  day,  another  group  of  activ-­

ists  held  a  47-­minute  sit-­in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;without  warning.â&#x20AC;? on  railroad  tracks  in  Ticond-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to stop â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  they  want  to  stay  for  eroga,  N.Y.  This  action  was  expansion of the 47  minutes,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  going  to  intended  to  mark  the  second  fossil fuel economy ERWKHU WKHP ´ VDLG RQH RIÂż-­ anniversary  of  the  Lac-­MĂŠ-­ and demand a cer  who  spoke  under  condi-­ gantic  oil-­by-­rail  disaster,  tions  of  anonymity,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;but  the  during  which  a  train  carry-­ rapid and just trains  arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  stopping.â&#x20AC;? ing  oil  exploded  and  killed  transition away No  arrests  were  made  and  47  people  in  QuĂŠbec.  Rising  from the current no  trains  were  delayed,  as  Tide  Vermont  was  represent-­ system based on none  were  scheduled  to  run  ed,  as  were  national  activist  exploitation.â&#x20AC;? during  the  47-­minute  inter-­ groups  including  Earth  First!  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; protester Will val.  Bennington  and  other  and  Greenpeace,  according  Bennington protesters  characterized  the  to  a  news  release  issued  by  action  as  a  success,  saying  Rising  Tide. that  their  goal  was  not  to  de-­ After  negotiations  through  a  liaison,  po-­ lay  trains,  but  to  vocalize  their  opposition  to  lice  on  scene  agreed  to  grant  the  protesters  transporting  fracked  oil  by  rail  and  to  honor  a  full  47  minutes  on  the  tracks,  but  warned  the  casualties  in  Lac  Megantic. that  any  protesters  seen  walking  on  the  ADDISON  PROTEST actual  rails  themselves  would  be  arrested  Meanwhile,  members  of  a  group  called Â

1HZ Ă&#x20AC;UP HPHUJHV IRU 0LGGOHEXU\ K\GUR By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  private  com-­ pany  is  exploring  the  possibility  of  taking  over  planning  and  possible  construction  of  a  hydroelectric  facil-­ ity  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Otter  Creek  falls  that  would  employ  a  new  technol-­ ogy  borrowed  from  an  ancient  Greek  physicist  to  potentially  reduce  the  footprint  and  impact  of  the  project.

New  England  Hydroelectric  Com-­ SDQ\ 1(+& RIÂżFLDOV IURP DV IDU DÂżHOG DV *UHDW %ULWDLQ FRQYHUJHG upon  the  Otter  Creek  falls  in  down-­ town  Middlebury  on  Tuesday  to  size  up  the  locationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  potential  for  host-­ ing  a  hydro  project  using  a  principal  known  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Archimedesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  screw.â&#x20AC;?  :LWK D 8 6 RIÂżFH LQ %HYHUO\ Farms,  Mass.,  NEHC  builds,  owns,  operates  and  manages  small-­scale  hydropower  works  using  dams  throughout  the  country,  according  to  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  website.  The  com-­ pany  has  helped  develop  dozens  of  small-­scale  hydro  projects  in  Europe  and  is  scheduled  next  spring  to  begin  construction  on  a  hydro  facility  in  Meriden,  Conn. Âł:H DUH WKH ÂżUVW FRPSDQ\ WR RIIHU this  technology  in  the  United  States  in  a  river  setting,â&#x20AC;?  said  Christian  &RQRYHU FKLHI PDUNHWLQJ RIÂżFHU IRU NEHC.  Conover  and  NEHC  founder  and  CEO  Michael  Kerr  were  among  FRPSDQ\ RIÂżFLDOV ZKR VSHQW 7XHV-­ day  exploring  the  Otter  Creek  falls  site,  talking  to  local  leaders  and  abut-­ ting  landowners  about  NEHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pre-­ liminary  interest  in  Middlebury.

Conover  explained  that  NEHC  be-­ came  aware  of  the  Otter  Creek  falls  site  while  reviewing  hundreds  of  other  potential  hydro  sites  in  the  U.S.  The  company  then  reached  out  to  representatives  of  Middlebury  Elec-­ tric  LLC  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  including  Anders  Holm,  whose  family  owns  the  building  at  56  Main  St.,  right  next  to  the  pictur-­ esque  falls,  under  which  the  Otter  Creek  rushes.  Middlebury  Electric  has  sought  to  resurrect  long-­dormant  hydropower  activities  at  the  falls,  and  most  recently  pitched  a  proj-­ ect  calling  for  a  1.6-­megawatt  (or  2,145-­horsepower)  generator  that,  EDVHG RQ FRQVHUYDWLYH Ă&#x20AC;RZV ZRXOG manufacture  enough  energy  to  power  around  2,000  homes.

The  Middlebury  selectboard  has  conducted  on-­again,  off-­again  dis-­ cussions  in  recent  years  with  Mid-­ dlebury  Electric  regarding  the  hydro  project  and  the  level  of  support  the  town  might  give.  The  board  this  past  March  sent  a  letter  to  the  Fed-­ eral  Energy  Regulatory  Commission  )(5& FRQÂżUPLQJ LWV VXSSRUW IRU what  is  being  called  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Middlebury  Upper  Hydroelectric  Project,â&#x20AC;?  based  on  its  signing  of  a  non-­binding  term  sheet  with  Middlebury  Electric.

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ship  with  NEHC  could  give  an  added  boost  to  the  project.  NEHC  had  proven  success  working  through  the  FERC  permitting  process  and  em-­ phasizes  transparency  and  building  a  good  working  relationship  with  the  host  community  and  neighbors,  ac-­ cording  to  its  corporate  literature.

Conover  stressed  that  NEHC  is  simply  exploring  the  hydro  potential  of  the  Otter  Creek  falls  site  and  could  ultimately  decide  to  take  a  pass  for  DQ\ QXPEHU RI UHDVRQV EH WKH\ Âż-­ nancial,  logistical  or  otherwise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until  we  know  this  (potential)  is  real,  we  are  not  going  to  spend  the  money,â&#x20AC;?  he  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Archimedesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  screwâ&#x20AC;?  hydro  facili-­ ties  extract  energy  from  downward  moving  water  through  an  upward-­ tilting  turbine  that  resembles  a  large  screw.  The  mass  of  the  water  turns  WKH WLOWHG VFUHZ 7KH Ă&#x20AC;RZ RI WKDW mass  is  controlled  by  hydraulically  driven  sluice  gates.  Water  enters  the  VFUHZ DW WKH WRS DQG WKH VLJQLÂżFDQW weight  of  that  water  is  lowered  slow-­ ly  down  to  a  lower  level  of  the  water-­ way  as  the  screw  rotates,  according  to  NEHC. A  gearbox  at  the  top  of  the  screw  drives  a  generator  that  produces  stan-­ dard  three-­phase  power  for  either  the  grid  or  direct  users  as  state  distribu-­ tion  laws  allow.  The  entire  facility  is  linked  to  an  electronic  monitoring  and  control  system  that  runs  auto-­ matically,  but  communicates  to  an  operator  whenever  requested. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safety,  shutdown  and  manage-­ PHQW SURWRFROV DUH VWULFW DQG HIÂż-­ cient,â&#x20AC;?  the  company  claims.

Fish  entering  the  turbine  emerge  unharmed,  as  there  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;plenty  of  spaceâ&#x20AC;?  for  them  to  move  through  the  machine,  according  to  company  lit-­ erature.  At  the  same  time,  the  project  is  designed  in  a  way  so  that  animals  and  humans  could  not  be  sucked  into  the  turbine,  according  to  Conover.

Each  NEHC  project  is  custom-­ PDGH WR ¿W LQWR WKH GHVLUHG VLWH DF-­ cording  to  Conover.

He  said  it  is  too  early  to  speculate  on  how  large  an  Archimedesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  screw  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  if  any  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  could  be  placed  at  the  falls.  But  company  literature  indi-­ cates  â&#x20AC;&#x153;small-­scale  screw  generation  facilities  can  develop  from  50kW  to  200kW  at  dams  that  are  25  feet  or  less,  with  larger  systems  generating  up  to  500kW.  In  this  range,  they  are  economically  sound  while  providing  EHQHÂżWV WR DQ DUUD\ RI SDUWQHUV ´ AESTHETIC  SETTING 0LGGOHEXU\ RIÂżFLDOV KDYH VWUHVVHG a  desire  to  minimize  the  potential  aes-­ thetic  and  environmental  impacts  that  a  hydro  project  could  have  on  the  Ot-­ ter  Creek  falls,  one  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  beloved  and  photographed  natu-­ ral  assets.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  some  of  what  the  compa-­ nyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  website  has  to  say  about  proj-­

GOSHEN GALLOP JULY 18, 2015 XXXVII 37 ANNUAL EVENT TH

ect  design: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  goal  is  to  create  a  facility  that  is  a  good  complement  to  what  is  around  it.  It  will  be  part  of  the  local  landscape  for  a  relatively  long  period  of  time,  so  it  is  important.  The  (power) houses  are  tailored:  Wood  clapboard,  stone  and  brick  facing  along  with  more  standard  external  materials  are  considered  in  the  context  of  the  proj-­ ect  costs  and  the  local  environment.  The  equipment  is  not  in  the  middle  of  the  dam,  but  on  the  side  in  every  case,  preserving  the  natural  allure  of  VHDVRQDO ZDWHU Ă&#x20AC;RZ RYHU HDFK GDP ´ Conover  said  NEHC  prefers  to  build  its  projects  smaller  and  have  them  function  at  a  high  capacity  rath-­ er  than  run  the  risk  of  over-­building  and  seeing  them  run  at  low  capacity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  tailor  (the  project)  very  care-­ fully,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

If  NEHC  were  to  pursue  a  project  at  the  Otter  Creek  falls,  it  would  become  WKH ÂżUVW LQ 9HUPRQW WR XVH $UFKLPH-­ desâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  screw  technology,  according  to  Conover.

0LGGOHEXU\ RIÂżFLDOV ZHUH JXDUG-­ edly  optimistic  following  Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meetings  with  NEHC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  meetings  went  well  and  ev-­ eryone  seemed  to  be  on  the  same  page,  though  a  lot  of  details  need  to  be  worked  out,â&#x20AC;?  said  Dave  Hallam,  who  has  been  hired  by  the  town  to  help  represent  its  interests  in  the  hydro  dis-­ cussions.

Holm  said  he  and  his  family  are  â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremely  excitedâ&#x20AC;?  about  the  pros-­ pect  of  partnering  with  NEHC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  also  extremely  excited  about  the  technology  that  we  had  pre-­ viously  been  unaware  of,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  will  literally  turn  the  project  upside  down  and  make  it  an  even  smaller  footprint.â&#x20AC;?

Abutting  landowners  are  keenly  in-­ terested  in  the  latest  hydro  news  and  are  seeking  more  clarity  as  NEHC  moves  forward.  Among  those  land-­ owners  is  George  Dorsey,  owner  of  the  Edgewater  Gallery  that  fronts  the  Otter  Creek  falls  in  Frog  Hollow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  I  would  ask  is  that  every-­ body  needs  to  be  concerned  enough  to  make  sure  that  the  construction  process  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  damage  existing  structures;Íž  that  the  proponent  has  the  wherewithal  to  remedy  any  dam-­ age  to  existing  structures  if  that  takes  place;Íž  and  that  the  proponent  has  a  JR IRUZDUG VWDEOH ÂżQDQFLDO SLFWXUH that  allows  it  to  service  and  maintain  the  facility  for  the  next  30  years,  40  years  or  however  long  (the  facility)  will  be  out  there,â&#x20AC;?  Dorsey  said.

Trans  and/or  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Activist  Camp,  or  TWAC,  blocked  a  truck  carrying  com-­ pressed  fracked  gas  from  crossing  the  Crown  Point  Bridge  between  Addison  and  Crown  Point,  N.Y.,  and  delivering  fuel  to  the  International  Paper  mill.  The  truck  was  stopped  long  enough  for  one  activist,  18-­year-­old  Damien  Gabriel  of  Southwest  Ranches,  Fla.,  to  handcuff  himself  to  the  rear  bumper  of  the  rig.

The  group  also  suspended  a  large  sign  from  the  bridge  bearing  the  coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  slo-­ gan:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not  by  truck,  not  by  rail,  not  by  pipe-­ line.â&#x20AC;?

TWAC  member  Emily  Eck  said  that  en-­ vironmental  issues  like  hydrofracturing  are  not  distinct  from  transgender  issues  and  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rights  issues,  as  well  as  issues  of  class  and  race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  of  these  systems  of  oppression  are Â

Brandon  voters  back  local  option  tax By  LEE  J.  KAHRS tion  of  the  option  tax,  where  30  BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  On  June  30,  percent  would  be  paid  to  the  state  Brandon  voters  approved  the  es-­ and  70  percent  would  go  to  the  tablishment  of  a  1  percent  local  op-­ town  on  a  quarterly  basis.  Rev-­ tion  tax  on  sales,  meals  and  rooms,  enues  from  the  tax  will  be  used  and  alcohol,  subject  to  the  approv-­ strictly  for  municipal  purposes  and  al  of  the  town  charter,  which  was  not  for  education  expenditures,  ac-­ also  approved. cording  to  state  statute.

The  option  tax  measure  passed  It  is  estimated  that  Brandon  by  a  vote  of  328-­132,  with  two  bal-­ could  collect  roughly  $120,000  a  lots  blank  or  spoiled.  The  charter  year  from  an  option  tax. was  approved  by  a  tally  of  358-­91.

Brandon  selectboard  Vice  Chair  Before  a  local  option  tax  can  be  Seth  Hopkins  said  the  board  want-­ instituted  in  Vermont,  ed  to  make  it  clear  in  the  Legislature  has  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The option the  charter  language  accept  a  change  to  that  tax is that  the  option  tax  funds  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  charter.  In  the  will  be  used  solely  for  case  of  Brandon,  this  is  revenue. The town  capital  projects,  DFWXDOO\ LWV ÂżUVW FKDUWHU voters asked meaning  public  works  The  option  tax   gener-­ for it and we and/or  infrastructure  ated  the  most  discussion  found it.â&#x20AC;? projects. at  a  public  hearing  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  money  will  be  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Town night  before  the  vote,  Manager collected  and  held  in  a  as  any  new  tax  would.  Dave Atherton separate  fund  from  the  It  would  mean  an  ex-­ General  Fund,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  tra  $1  on  a  $100  dinner  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  cannot  be  used  for  check  or  hotel  room  in  Brandon.  General  Fund  purposes,  or  to  pay  A  dozen  other  Vermont  towns  cur-­ salaries.â&#x20AC;? rently  collect  an  option  tax,  includ-­ At  the  June  29  hearing,  Atherton  ing  Middlebury,  Rutland  Town  and  VDLG LW ZRXOG WDNH DW OHDVW ÂżYH \HDUV Killington.  Colchester  will  begin  EHIRUH WKHUH LV VLJQLÂżFDQW PRQH\ levying  a  local  option  tax  on  Oct.  collected  for  capital  projects  be-­ 1. cause  those  are  the  most  expensive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  option  tax  is  revenue,â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look  at  what  $100,000  can  Town  Manager  Dave  Atherton  buy,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;About  one  mile  of  said  after  the  vote  results  were  an-­ resurfaced  road,â&#x20AC;?  adding  that  a  10-­ nounced.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  voters  asked  for  it  foot  long  culvert  on  Wood  Lane  and  we  found  it.â&#x20AC;? that  needs  replacing  will  cost  the  The  State  Department  of  Taxa-­ town  $285,000. tion  and  Finance  oversees  collec-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  costs  a  lot  to  do  these  jobs,â&#x20AC;? Â

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Atherton  said.

But  Brandon  Inn  owner  Louis  Pattis  said  he  has  contracts  with  tour  companies  that  bring  visitors  to  the  inn.  He  said  those  contracts  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  amended  to  include  an  additional  1  percent  tax. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  going  backwards  with  these  companies,  and  losing  mon-­ ey,â&#x20AC;?  Pattis  told  the  board  at  that  hearing.

Hopkins  agreed  that  applying  the  tax  to  advance  bookings  is  a  challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  an  answer,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  question  for  the  state  tax  department.â&#x20AC;?

Now  that  voters  have  approved  both  the  charter  and  the  option  tax  questions,  the  state  Legislature  will  have  to  approve  Brandonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  request  to  levy  the  option  tax  dur-­ ing  the  next  legislative  session  in  January.  Hopkins  said  once  that  happens,  the  tax  would  likely  go  into  effect  in  July  2016.

Selectboard  Chair  Doug  Bailey  said  the  local  option  tax  was  the  best  thing  the  board  could  think  of  to  create  new  revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;None  of  us  want  more  taxes,â&#x20AC;?  he  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;but  at  least  this  is  spread  out  over  everybody.  Most  of  the  comments  this  board  has  gotten  from  folks  is  that  we  need  to  gen-­ HUDWH UHYHQXH WR Âż[ RXU URDGV DQG we  need  to  attract  new  businesses.  Pardon  me,  but  how  do  you  attract  businesses  to  a  town  that  looks  like  crap?â&#x20AC;?

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A DDIS ON Â Â INDE P E NDEN T

Letters

Editorials

Water  quality:  What  Vermont  needs  is  a  change  in  attitude Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  encouraging  about  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Lakeshore  Protection  Act,  which  was  passed  a  year  ago  and  became  law  last  July,  is  that  the  state  bureaucracy  has  implemented  rules  that  are  working  to  accommodate  landownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  desires  while  also  mitigating  further  harm  to  water  quality.  (See  story  on  Page  1A.) :KDWÂśV GLVFRXUDJLQJ LV KRZ PXFK UXQRII FRQWLQXHV WR Ă&#x20AC;RZ LQWR WKH VWDWHÂśV lakes  and  streams  that  cause  degradation  of  water  quality,  and  how  far  behind  Vermont  is  in  terms  of  implementing  measures  to  correct  the  problem.  Many  New  England  states  passed  lakeshore  protection  acts  years  ago  and  have  been  working  to  mitigate  the  effects  of  lakeshore  and  stream  erosion  for  years.  And  while  many  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lakes  and  streams  are  clean  enough  to  be  enjoyable  and  garner  praise  from  visitors,  that  is  less  true  that  it  once  was  and  the  trend  in  many  areas  of  the  state  is  less  than  optimistic.  Yet,  over  in  neighboring  Lake  George,  which  sports  some  of  the  clearest  water  in  New  York  and  the  Northeast,  lies  a  story  of  stark  contrasts  with  Lake  Champlain,  which  lies  just  a  few  short  miles  to  the  north  and  east.  $Q\ FRPSDULVRQ RI WKH WZR ODNHV KDV WR VWDUW E\ DGPLWWLQJ VLJQLÂżFDQW GLIIHU-­ ences  in  the  geology:  At  30-­plus  miles  long,  Lake  George  is  roughly  a  fourth  as  big  as  Lake  Champlain;Íž  Lake  George  is  fortunate  to  be  surrounded  by  moun-­ tains  with  no  adjacent  farm  land;Íž  through  good  (or  fortunate)  planning,  there  are  miles  of  Lake  Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  shoreline  conserved  by  land  conservation  groups;Íž  and  the  bottom  of  Lake  George  is  remarkably  sandy  and  rocky,  rather  than  the  mucky  sediment  that  characterizes  Lake  Champlain  caused  by  decades  of  ero-­ sion  and  farm  run-­off.

But  it  is  also  true  that  surrounding  communities  and  the  lake  association  on  Lake  George  got  together  several  years  ago  to  implement  what  many  doubted  could  be  done:  a  boat  inspection  program  in  which  boats  are  inspected  at  each  public  boat  landing  for  invasive  weeds  and  species.  By  most  accounts  it  has  been  a  resounding  success.  The  lake  association  is  also  actively  managing  a  host  of  erosion  and  drainage  issues  to  help  maintain  what  the  communities  all  recognize  as  the  lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  cherished  commodity:  pristine  water  so  clean  you  can  see  the  bottom  30-­40  feet  down,  and  so  clean  many  lakeshore  residents  WDNH WKHLU GULQNLQJ ZDWHU IURP WKH ODNH ZLWK VLPSOH LQ KRXVH ÂżOWUDWLRQ V\VWHPV In  short,  residents  and  the  communities  around  Lake  George  have  long  ad-­ opted  an  attitude  that  values  the  lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  clean  water.  They  take  pride  in  what  they  have  and  accept  personal  responsibility  to  help  keep  it  clean.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  there  in  Vermont.  While  the  water  quality  has  declined  in  many  of  our  lakes  and  streams,  we  make  excuses  for  the  causes  and  have  been  slow  to  enact  measures  to  stop  the  degradation,  let  alone  While the water quality has initiate  measures  to  im-­ prove  its  quality. declined in many of our lakes Admittedly,  Lake  Champlain  has  a  much  and streams, we make excusPRUH GLIÂżFXOW VHW RI es for the causes and have circumstances  to  man-­ compared  to  Lake  been slow to enact measures age  George.  We  have  a  120-­ to stop the degradation, let mile  eastern  shoreline  that  is  also  the  border  alone initiate measures to im- of  the  Champlain  Valley  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  fer-­ prove its quality. tile  farmland  and  home  to  many  of  our  largest  dairy  farms.  We  have  several  major  rivers  draining  into  Lake  Champlain  and  carrying  phosphorous  run-­off  and  soil  erosion  from  deep  within  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  heartland.  We  have  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  largest  population  centers  of  Burlington  and  Chittenden  County  smack  in  the  middle  of  the  shoreline,  dumping  urban  runoff  from  that  immense  maze  of  asphalt   and  commercial  enterprise.  But  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  just  Lake  Champlain  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  just  about  farm  and  urban  run-­ off  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at  the  heart  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  problem.  At  base,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  attitude  in  Vermont   DQG DOO FRPPXQLWLHV DURXQG /DNH &KDPSODLQ WKDW PXVW ÂżUVW FKDQJH We  need  to  care  enough  as  individuals  and  as  communities  to  commit  ad-­ equate  resources,  if  we  are  going  to  make  the  changes  needed  to  improve  water  quality.  We  need  to  set  higher  expectations  of  what  the  water  quality  in  our  lakes  and  streams  could  be,  and  we  need  to  take  the  personal  responsibility  to  start  making  improvements.

We  can,  for  example,  establish  boat  inspection  stations  at  each  lake  that  al-­ lows  larger  motorized  craft  and  implement  procedures  that  help  prevent  the  spread  of  invasive  species.  We  can  educate  lakeshore  residents  about  the  im-­ pact  of  using  fertilizers  on  lawns  and  the  need  to  keep  native  growth  along  the  shoreline  or  erect  retaining  walls  to  stop  erosion  if  that  habitat  was  previously  removed.  We  can  and  we  must  build  community  wastewater  treatment  plants  WKDW DQWLFLSDWH UDLQ VWRUPV DQG KDYH WKH FDSDFLW\ WR KDQGOH WKH RYHUĂ&#x20AC;RZ UDWKHU WKDQ GXPSLQJ WKH RYHUĂ&#x20AC;RZ LQWR RXU VWUHDPV DQG LQWR /DNH &KDPSODLQ DV D state-­sanctioned  pass  to  pollute.

Farmers,  too,  must  work  to  adopt  newer  systems  that  mitigate  manure  run-­ off,  which  is  a  more  viable  option  today  in  the  wake  of  new  processes  that  use  appropriately  scaled  bio-­digesters  and  look  to  limit,  or  end,  the  spreading  of  liquid  manure.  Farm  practices  that  implement  the  best  crops  to  plant  nearest  our  waterways  (hay,  not  corn  or  grains)  should  also  be  adopted.

There  is  much  to  be  done.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  promising  about  the  Lakeshore  Protection  Act  is  not  only  is  it  a  step  in  the  right  direction,  it  is  also  teaching  landownersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and  communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what  must  be  done  to  restore  our  water  quality  to  higher  standards.  Not  every  body  of  water  will  have  the  clarity  of  Lake  George,  but  we  can  and  should  aspire  to  improve  the  water  qualityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not  just  slowing  down  its  continuing  demise.  That  requires  a  change  in  attitude,  and  it  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  happen  soon  enough.

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Boater  befouls  Lake  Champlain Âł:KDWÂśV <RXU :DWHUPDUN"´ D ÂżOP dedicated  to  the  positive  ways  in  which  all  Vermonters  by  observ-­ ing  simple  responsible  practices  can  protect  and  preserve  the  purity  of  the  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  precious  water  for  present  and  future  generations,  was  broadcast  on  PBS  recently.  As  a  longtime  Vermont  resident,  sailor  and  year-­round  lakeside  home  owner,  I  was  thrilled  to  observe  how  we  can  better  protect  our  most  pre-­ cious  resource.

Sadly,  I  was  brought  up  short  just  a  few  days  after  the  PBS  show-­ ing:  shocked,  stunned,  nauseated  and  outraged  to  observe  a  woman  pooping  off  the  stern  of  a  sleek  powerboat  less  than  25  feet  off  my  shoreline  while  her  four  companions  FRQWLQXHG WR ¿VK She  carefully  orchestrated  her  defecation.  First,  by  taking  a  fold  out  swim  ladder  from  the  stern  com-­ partment,  removing  her  shorts  and  panties,  followed  by  perching  on  the  ladder  to  perform  her  foul  action.  Obviously  she  had  done  this  before.  I  was  shocked;͞  wrongly  I  had  as-­ sumed  she  was  going  for  a  swim.

What  was  she  thinking?  First,  to  do  it  in  the  lake  at  all,  but  second,  right  in  my  front  yard.

I  leave  that  for  others  to  deter-­ mine.

Had  I  been  able  to  see  the  boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  registration  number  I  would  have  called  the  Coast  Guard  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  but  alas,  it  was  not  visible.  As  I  started  down  our  stairs  to  the  lake,  the  perpetra-­ tors  took  off.

May  this  be  a  freak  event.  I  hope  so.

0D\ WKH WKRXVDQGV RI ÂżVKHUPDQ sailors  and  boaters  on  Lake  Cham-­ plain  this  Fourth  of  July  take  time  AN  $0(5,&$1 /(*,21 +RQRU *XDUG PDUFKHV XQGHU WKH PDVVLYH $PHULFDQ Ă&#x20AC;DJ VXVSHQGHG IURP WZR IXOO\ H[WHQGHG ÂżUHWUXFN ODGGHUV RQ :HVW 6WUHHW LQ %ULVWRO GXULQJ WKH )RXUWK RI -XO\ SDUDGH WKLV SDVW WR SD\ WULEXWH WR WKLV PDJQLÂżFHQW UH-­ 6DWXUGD\ source  and  to  the  people  who  work  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell hard  to  keep  it  so.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  your  watermark?  May  it  be  to  preserve  and  protect,  not  foul  our  natural  legacy.

Mary  K.  Kerr Ferrisburgh A  couple  of  weeks  ago  I  traded  in  my  2003  Honda  Pilot  car.  It  was  hardly  practical  for  a  father  of  three  and  I  can  for  a  2012  Honda  CRV.  The  Pilot  had  served  me  well  but  it  only  imagine  how  it  hurt  when  he  sold  it  not  long  after  I  had  210,000  miles  on  it,  rusted  fenders,  a  broken  air  condi-­ came  along.  tioner,  a  busted  rear  windshield  wiper,  one  door  that  could  Soon  he  had  two  matching  green  Volvos  in  the  drive-­ only  be  locked  or  unlocked  manually,  and  some  electronic  way.  A  sedan  for  my  mom  and  a  wagon  for  him.  They  safety  system  harness  doohickey  under  the  driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  seat  were  no  match  for  the  Triumph,  but  Volvos,  which  may  The  Addison  County  Regional  that  went  haywire  and  prevented  the  car  from  passing  in-­ be  common  today,  were  somewhat  exotic  back  then.  A  spection.  So  about  six  months  ago  I  decided  it  was  time  1946  Willyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  jeep  was  added  to  our  lineup  soon  after  and  Planning  Commission  voted  23-­9  to  and  I  got  all  excited  about  looking  for  a  new  car. then  when  I  was  about  12  or  13  my  dad  pushed  our  house-­ UHDIÂżUP LWV VXSSRUW IRU WKH 9HUPRQW <RX PLJKW DVN ZK\ LW WRRN VL[ PRQWKV WR ÂżQG RQH , NHHS holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  car  obsession  over  the  brink  when  he  paid  $1,700  Gas  Systems  Phase  I  pipeline  (Addi-­ asking  myself  the  same  thing.  I  think  for  me  there  are  just  for  a  1966  Jaguar  E-­Type.  For  my  money  the  E-­Type  is  son  Independent,  July  26,  2015).  For  too  many  things  to  obsess  about  when  the  most  beautiful  sports  car  ever  pro-­ whom  was  this  a  victory?  VGS  and  buying  a  new  car.  The  cost  alone  can  duced.  One  has  been  on  display  in  its  parent  company,  Gaz  MĂŠtro?  Yes.  get  your  head  spinning.  And  then  you  New  York  Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Museum  of  Modern  For  businesses  in  Addison  County?  Maybe  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  in  the  short  term. have  to  think  about  styling.  And  what  Art  since  1996.

For  the  homeowners  in  Middle-­ about  the  exterior/interior  color  com-­ In  1976  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  to  go  to  a  mu-­ binations?  Leather  or  cloth?  Sun  roof,  seum  to  see  one.  There  was  one  in  bury,  Vergennes  and  Bristol?  Not Â

By Trent moon  roof,  no  roof?  Front-­wheel  drive,  my  garage,  which  might  as  well  have  really.  For  the  customers  of  Vermont  Campbell all-­wheel  drive  or  four-­wheel  drive?  been  a  museum  given  how  much  time  Gas  in  Chittenden  and  Franklin  What  about  storage  capacity?  Can  it  I  spent  staring  at  that  car.  Everything  counties?  Never.  For  all  the  people  hold  just  a  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  of  groceries  or  about  it  was  perfect.  The  big  wood-­ of  Vermont?  No. On  June  22  and  23  the  Public  can  I  cram  it  full  of  paddles,  life  jackets,  a  dog  crate,  soc-­ en  steering  wheel,  the  push-­button  ignition,  the  smell  of  cer  balls,  dirty  socks,  rain  gear,  a  box  full  of  old  CDs  and  leather  and  gasoline,  the  rumble  of  the  exhaust,  the  spoked  Service  Board  held  technical  hear-­ ings  concerning  the  pros  and  cons  a  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  worth  of  groceries? wheels  and  the  curves.  Oh  my,  those  curves.

I  kept  thinking  and  looking  but  I  just  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  pull  the  The  Jaguar  was  sold  when  I  went  off  to  college  and  my  of  the  natural  gas  pipeline  project  trigger.  Maybe  I  was  a  little  too  obsessed  with  cars  to  car  obsession  calmed  with  time.  Soon  I  was  a  family  man  toward  making  a  decision  concern-­ make  a  decision?  driving  sedans  and  minivans.  But  my  obsession  never  ing  whether  or  not  there  is  reason  to  When  I  was  a  kid  I  loved  cars.  I  collected  and  played  went  away  completely.  And  it  seems  I  am  in  good  com-­ UHFRQVLGHU WKH FHUWLÂżFDWH RI SXEOLF with  toy  cars  (Matchbox,  Hot  Wheels  and  Corgi),  I  built  pany  here  in  America.  It  was  reported  a  few  years  ago  that  good  that  had  been  granted.  Those  scale  models  of  cars,  I  raced  slot  cars  and  I  wore  out  the  there  are  about  255  million  registered  passenger  vehicles  two  long  days  of  testimony  provided  pages  of  car  magazines  that  I  shared  with  my  brother.  I  in  the  United  States.  And  by  my  count  there  are  about  253  answers  to  the  questions  I  posed  blame  my  dad  for  my  obsession.  When  I  was  born  he  million  Americans  of  driving  age.  This  means  there  are  above.

First,  right  now  the  price  of  natu-­ drove  a  Triumph  TR3,  a  beautiful,  tiny,  soft-­topped  sports  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A) ral  gas  is  less  than  the  cost  of  fuel  oil  or  propane.  Some  commercial  users  with  large  volume  would  see  a  saving.  But,  who  can  say  for  how  Lt.  Gov.  Phil  Scott  has  told  reporters  that  he  will  make  voted  for  Obama  for  president  also  voted  for  Scott  for  long?  Foreign  competition  makes  an  announcement  in  the  fall  about  his  plans  for  2016.  lieutenant  governor  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  very  high  rate  of  ticket-­splitting. for  a  volatile  market.  Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  costs  Scott  is  seriously  interested  in  running  for  governor,  but  6FRWW VKRXOG EHQHÂżW DJDLQ IURP WLFNHW VSOLWWLQJ LQ rise  soon?

Second,  residential  users  might  he  needs  some  time  to  work  through  issues  related  to  the  2016.  Assuming  that  Hillary  Clinton  is  the  Democratic  ownership  and  control  of  the  business  he  co-­owns  and  presidential  candidate  next  year,  she  is  unlikely  to  gener-­ save  a  little  after  paying  to  convert  manages.  ate  the  same  levels  of  enthusiasm  in  Vermont  that  Obama  their  furnaces  for  natural  gas.  But  Scott  and  his  cousin  Don  DuBois  run  DuBois  Con-­ did  in  2012  and  2016,  especially  if  disappointed  Bernie  those  savings  have  been  wildly  struction  Inc.  in  Middlesex.  The  company  does  much  of  Sanders  supporters  are  not  that  highly  motivated  to  get  overestimated.  Conservation  mea-­ sures  such  as  insulating  or  using  its  business  with  state  agencies  and  municipal  govern-­ behind  Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  campaign.  ments.  Scott  wants  to  make  sure  that  neither  he  nor  the  Clinton  is  likely  to  do  about  the  same  in  Vermont  as  alternative  fuels  may  provide  a  FRPSDQ\ ZRXOG IDFH SRWHQWLDO FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW RI LQWHUHVW VLWXD-­ John  Kerry  in  2004,  who  received  59  percent  of  the  vote  better  result.

Third,  the  Vermont  chapter  of  tions  should  he  be  elected  governor. in  November  after  defeating  Howard  If  Scott  declares  his  candidacy  for  Dean  for  the  Democratic  nomination.  AARP  has  wisely  protested  the  governor,  I  believe  there  is  a  reason-­ Under  those  circumstances,  Scott  means  of  funding  for  the  pipeline  ably  high  probability  that  he  would  be  could  win  the  governorship  with  the  project.  Many  of  their  members  HOHFWHG WR WKH RIÂżFH votes  of  only  20  percent  of  those  who  in  Chittenden  and  Franklin  coun-­ Scott  would  be  unlikely  to  face  vote  Democratic  for  president,  about  ties  will  be  paying  and  receiving  any  serious  opposition  in  next  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  half  the  level  of  ticket-­splitting  from  DEVROXWHO\ QR EHQHÂżW 7KH VDPH applies  to  all  customers  of  Vermont  Republican  primary.  Scott  could  be-­ ZKLFK KH EHQHÂżWHG LQ gin  focusing  on  the  General  Election  By  Eric  L.  Davis If  the  Progressive  Party  runs  a  Gas  Systems  in  those  two  counties  from  the  time  he  declares  his  candi-­ gubernatorial  candidate  in  2016,  whether  they  are  senior  citizens  or  dacy.  On  the  Democratic  side,  sev-­ that  would  also  work  to  Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not.

And  what  about  all  the  rest  of  us  eral  strong  candidates  would  have  advantage.  A  Progressive  candi-­ who  live  in  northwestern  Vermont?  to  face  each  other  in  the  August  primary  before  being  date  would  divide  the  non-­Republican  vote  with  the  able  to  concentrate  on  the  General  Election.  This  head  eventual  Democratic  nominee.  The  likely  outcome  of  We  need  to  look  at  several  factors  to  start  to  the  fall  campaign  would  be  a  major  advantage  a  Progressive  candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  entering  the  race  would  be  a  make  a  judgment  about  this  project.  to  Scott  as  he  prepares  to  overcome  the  disadvantages  WKLUG SODFH ÂżQLVK IRU WKH 3URJUHVVLYH DQG D ÂżUVW SODFH It  is  now  well  known  that  the  gas  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cost  projections  initially  of  running  as  a  Republican  in  Vermont  in  a  presidential  ¿QLVK IRU 6FRWW election  year.

Many  Progressive  activists  feel  very  strongly  about  the  were  seriously  wrong.  The  cost  is  Scott  received  57  percent  of  the  vote  for  lieutenant  need  for  a  more  progressive  tax  structure  in  Vermont,  as  to  be  almost  twice  what  was  stated  governor  in  2012,  in  the  same  election  in  which  Barack  well  as  the  need  for  single-­payer  health  care.  Whether  DW ¿UVW DQG PDQ\ PLOOLRQV RI GROODUV Obama  won  Vermont  with  67  percent.  Scott  did  even  bet-­ they  would  be  willing  to  support  a  Democratic  candidate  more  than  the  price  tag  presented  ter  in  2014,  when  he  was  re-­elected  to  a  third  term  with  whose  positions  on  those  issues  would  be  closer  to  the  to  the  Public  Service  Board  when  62  percent.  In  2012,  about  40  percent  of  the  people  who  (See  Letter,  Page  5A) (See  Davis,  Page  5A)

Big  and  bold

Car  selection  considered  carefully

ACRPC  pipeline  OK  shortsighted

Clippings

Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  prospects  looking  favorable

Politically Thinking

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  July  9,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

The bridges are falling!

Letters to the Editor Supreme  Court  marriage  ruling  seen  as  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;transformingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; After  the  jubilation  of  June  26,  most  of  the  country  seems  to  have  accepted  the  Supreme  Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mar-­ riage  equality  ruling  as  a  matter  of  FRXUVH /HH .DKUVÂś UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQ LV DQ important  reminder  of  how  long  this  resolution  has  been  awaited  and  how  transforming  it  is,  even  for  a  gay  Vermonter  who  has  been  in  a  civil  union  and  happily  married  for  several  years.

Soon  the  details  of  the  struggle  will  become  a  blurred  memory  and  equality  will  be  taken  for  granted  even  in  reactionary  â&#x20AC;&#x153;red  stateâ&#x20AC;?  redoubts.  The  immediate  protests  DQG YRZV RI GHÂżDQFH ZLOO UXQ WKHLU course  and  fade  away.  Town  clerks  DQG RWKHU RIÂżFLDOV ZKR LQVLVW WKDW their  religious  freedom  allows  them  to  deny  marriage  licenses  to  same-­ sex  couples  will  accept  the  new  VWDWXV TXR ÂżQG RWKHU HPSOR\PHQW or  retire.  When  members  of  the  clergy  and  religious  organizations Â

see  that,  indeed,  they  are  not  forced  to  perform  or  recognize  same-­sex  weddings,  growing  numbers  will  do  so  voluntarily.  Though  the  winning  side  can  afford  magnanimity  toward  those  who  still  cannot  or  will  not  see  the  distinction  between  civil  and  religious  marriage  and  between  marriage  and  procreation,  the  four  losing  Supreme  Court  Justices  will  surely  be  condemned  by  history  for  their  hypocritical  and  mean-­spirited  dissents,  just  as  Justice  Kennedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  emotional  proclamation  of  equality  will  be  lauded.

Dissenting  rants  by  Scalia  and  Thomas  are  so  wild  that  some  have  questioned  these  justicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  mental  stability.  Justice  Alito  is  more  con-­ cerned  about  possible  accusations  of  bigotry  against  equality  opponents  than  about  the  long  denial  of  basic  rights  to  same-­sex  couples.  Justice  5REHUWV DVNV ZKR KLV ÂżYH FRO-­

leagues  â&#x20AC;&#x153;think  we  areâ&#x20AC;?  in  forsaking  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;traditionalâ&#x20AC;?  marriage  practices  of  ancient  Aztecs,  Kalahari  Bush-­ men  (sic),  Han  Chinese  and  Car-­ thaginians  to  join  at  least  20  modern  states  from  Greenland  to  Canada  to  Argentina  and  from  Iceland  to  South  Africa  to  New  Zealand  in  adopting  equality.  The  marriage  ruling  should  have  been  unanimous,  like  Loving  v.  Virginia,  rather  than  a  skin-­of-­our-­ teeth  swing-­vote  decision  by  Justice  Kennedy,  who  also  decided  Citizens  United  and  the  recent  lethal  injec-­ tion  case.  But  equality  will  take  root,  a  bright  light  in  these  dark  and  scary  times.  The  country  will  real-­ ize,  as  Beth  Robinson  has  always  said,  that  the  sky  has  not  fallen  (at  least  not  as  a  result  of  marriage  equality)  and  absolutely  no  one  has  been  or  will  be  harmed  by  it.

Judy  and  Michael  Olinick Middlebury

No  place  for  muscle  cars  when  world  is  warming There  it  is,  pictured  right  on  the  editorial  page  of  the  Addy  Indy  June  29  issue:  a  2015  Dodge  Challenger  SRT  Hellcat,  replete  with  air  intakes  all  over  the  hood,  being  â&#x20AC;&#x153;testedâ&#x20AC;?  at  the  recent  Mopar  Magic  event  at  Foster  Motors.  The  ultimate  in  muscle  cars.  Sexy.  Alluring  to  young  men  and  not  so  young  men.  Why,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  1970  all  over  again.

2Q WKH ZHEVLWH SURPRWLQJ WKLV vehicle  shown  in  a  fog  of  burning  rubber  and  exhaust  smoke,  it  states:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;707  horsepower,  end  of  discus-­ sion.â&#x20AC;?  No  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  beginning  of  discus-­ sion.  This  is  not  1970  anymore.  In  the  true  muscle  car  era  (and  I  plead  guilty  to  having  owned  one  at  the  time),  we  were  only  beginning  to  learn  of  the  health  and  environ-­ mental  impact  of  vehicle  exhaust  emissions.  And  climate  change  was  an  unknown.

)RUW\ ÂżYH \HDUV ODWHU ZH know  what  happens  when  ex-­ haust  chemicals  such  as  benzene,  hydrocarbons,  nitrogen  oxides  and  sulfur  dioxide  enter  our  lungs  and  bloodstream.  They  can  cause  cancer  over  time,  exacerbate  heart  conditions  and  exacerbate  or  cause  respiratory  illnesses  like  asthma.  We  now  know  the  environmental  impact  of  how  the  fuel  for  internal  combustion  vehicles  is  delivered  to  us  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  more  and  more  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  fracked  extractions  of  dirty  tar  sands  oil,  and  where  they  go  once  con-­ sumed  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  carbon  dioxide  into  the  atmosphere  that  is  causing  climate  change.  Fueleconomy.gov  rates  the  Hellcatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Energy  Impact  Score  at  20.6  barrels  of  oil  per  year  and  for  greenhouse  gas  emissions,  556  JUDPV RI &2 HPLWWHG SHU PLOH ² one  of  the  most  energy-­wasting, Â

polluting  new  cars  made.

A  few  weeks  ago,  an  Indepen-­ dent  letter  writer  ticked  off  reasons  he  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;tired  of  people  telling  me  what  to  do.â&#x20AC;?  Well,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  tired  of  the  greed  of  automakers  and  automo-­ tive  aftermarket  suppliers  that  push  an  insidious  â&#x20AC;&#x153;performanceâ&#x20AC;?  car  culture  on  people,  appealing  to  their  egos  and  hormones,  at  the  expense  of  everyone  elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  health  and  the  environment,  like  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  still  1970.

Actually,  if  you  want  to  possess  an  insanely  fast  car  and  be  green,  get  the  electric  Tesla  Model  S  P85D.  Beats  that  707  horsepower  Hellcat  in  g-­force  AND  quarter-­ PLOH DFFHOHUDWLRQ 2K ² DQG QR exhaust  emissions.  End  of  discus-­ sion.  Wayne  Michaud Bristol

Scientists  and  world  leaders  are  sounding  the  alarm.  Everyone  will-­ ing  to  face  the  facts  knows  that  we  must  make  different  choices  sooner  than  later.

Additionally,  when  anyone  consid-­ ers  the  source  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;natural  gas,â&#x20AC;?  pro-­ duced  now  by  fracking,  the  cost  again  is  too  great.  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  forget  that  Ver-­ mont  wisely  banned  fracking  within  our  boundaries.  When  we  know  it  is  wrong,  why  should  we  move  toward  using  more  fracked  gas?

I  am  among  many  people  who  are  deeply  disappointed  that  the  majority  of  the  Addison  County  Regional  Planning  Commission  members  considered  only  one  group Â

of  people  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  commercial  users  in  this  county  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  when  they  voted  to  continue  supporting  the  natural  gas  pipeline  project.  Granted  that  we  want  all  of  our  businesses  to  prosper,  but,  if  all  the  factors  are  considered,  building  an  expensive  pipeline  to  Middlebury  is  at  too  great  a  price.

I  continue  to  hope  that  the  Public  Service  Board  will  act  with  wisdom  and  concern  for  the  welfare  of  all  Vermonters  for  generations  to  come  by  re-­opening  the  permit  debate  and  UHYRNLQJ WKH FHUWL¿FDWH RI SXEOLF good.

The  Rev.  George  Klohck Middlebury

Letter  (Continued  from  Page  4A) WKH FHUWL¿FDWH RI SXEOLF JRRG ZDV granted.  The  gas  company  now  admits  that  the  payback  period  is  to  be  34  years.  Almost  half  a  lifetime  for  many  folks.

And,  in  that  period  of  time  who  can  say  what  will  happen?  The  main  thing  we  hope  will  happen  is  WKDW 9HUPRQW ZLOO PDNH VLJQL¿FDQW strides  according  to  plan  to  reduce  the  use  of  fossil  fuels.  Then  we  would  have  an  expensive  pipeline  that  is  not  really  needed.

There  is  one  more  factor  that  re-­ ally  should  not  be  overlooked.  Hu-­ man  beings  will  deny  or  do  nothing  about  global  warming  at  our  peril. Â

Davis  (Continued  from  Page  4A) political  center  remains  to  be  seen.  Another  factor  working  in  Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  favor  would  be  the  sense  among  many  Vermont  voters  that  it  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;time  for  a  changeâ&#x20AC;?  after  six  years  of  one-­ party  Democratic  control  in  Mont-­ pelier.  Some  voters  will  see  the  idea  of  a  moderate  Republican  governor  as  a  useful  check  on  a  Democratic  legislative  majority,  especially  on  ¿VFDO PDWWHUV 2WKHU YRWHUV ZLOO want  to  see  a  completely  new  set  of  people  brought  in  to  manage  state  programs,  especially  those,  such  as  Vermont  Health  Connect  and  the Â

Department  for  Children  and  Fami-­ should  he  decide  to  run. lies,  that  have  experienced  major  Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeri-­ problems  in  recent  years.  All  told,  tus  of  political  science  at  Middlebury  a  favorable  environment  for  Scott  College.

Bruce  Hilandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  letter  published  gineering  (a  major  civil  engineer-­ â&#x20AC;˘ In  this  case,  calling  for  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;sec-­ in  the  July  2  edition  of  the  Addison  LQJ ÂżUP SURYLGLQJ LQGHSHQGHQW ond  opinionâ&#x20AC;?  will  only  be  a  cause  Independent UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG WKH FRQFHUQV cost  estimating  (ICE)  services  for  for  more  delay.  of  the  Middlebury  community  this  project);Íž  contractors  Kubricky  â&#x20AC;˘ More  delay  could  result  in  about  the  looming  impact  of  a  very  Construction  (contractors  who  built  emergency  closure  of  one  or  both  large  and  complicated  project  that  the  Cross  Street  Bridge);Íž  and  Engi-­ bridges,  requiring  installation  of  will  soon  take  place  in  the  heart  neers  Construction,  Inc.  (substantial  some  version  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;temporaryâ&#x20AC;?  bridg-­ of  downtown.  I  am  writing  this  as  experience  in  rail  construction  and  es.  someone  who  shares  Mr.  Hilandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  relocation)  in  addition  to  the  sub-­ â&#x20AC;˘ 5DLO WUDIÂżF GLYHUVLRQ LV D KLJKO\ concerns  and  as  someone  who  has  stantial  engineering  capacity  and  complex  matter,  not  simply  sending  been  intimately  involved  with  this  experience  of  VTrans. freight  cars  and  locomotives  down  project  from  the  get  go  as  local  The  project  must  also  pass  muster  one  track  and  up  another.  Construc-­ project  manager  (LPM)  working  for  with  the  Federal  Highway  Admin-­ tion  time  is  determined  more  by  the  town  of  Middlebury  and  with  istration  and  the  Federal  Railway  construction  of  the  walls  and  abut-­ VTrans.  (Please  note  Administration.  At  ments  required  than  by  lowering  that  the  opinions  ex-­ every  step  of  the  pro-­ and  raising  track.  Track  adjustment  pressed  herein  are  mine  cess  there  are  multiple  will  not  be  required  on  a  daily  basis.  and  do  not  necessarily  opinions  presented  and  â&#x20AC;˘ The  trains  are  traveling  through  UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW WKH SRVLWLRQ RU GLVFXVVHG 7KH ÂżQDO downtown  Middlebury  daily  as  we  opinion  of  the  Middle-­ design  will  be  a  highly  speak.  They  travel  on  tracks  and  ties  This  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  bury  selectboard.)  ¿OWHUHG FRQVHQVXV RI that  are  virtually  under  water  (ice  in  writer  is  Bill  The  problem  is  clear.  Finger,  the  local  the  ideas  of  some  of  winter).  The  major  derailment  that  There  are  two  threats  to  project  manager  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  very  best  happened  approximately  8  years  the  safety  and  viabil-­ for  the  replacement  engineers.  DJR ZDV FDXVHG E\ D Ă&#x20AC;DZ LQ WKH ity  of  downtown.  The  of  the  railroad  The  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goal  rail.  Before  tracks  are  adjusted,  new  Main  Street  and  Mer-­ overpass  bridges  in  has  been  and  still  is  drainage  will  be  in  place  and  the  ad-­ chants  Row  bridges  Middlebury,  former  to  limit  the  downtown  justed  rails  will  be  inspected  daily  carrying  vehicles  and  Middlebury  town  (i.e.,  Merchants  Row  before  trains  pass.  That  sounds  safer  pedestrians  over  Ver-­ manager  and  a  and  Main  Street)  por-­ to  me  than  the  existing  track  situa-­ mont  Railway  tracks  Lincoln  resident. tion  of  the  project  to  tion.  are  in  a  state  of  virtual  no  more  than  one  year.  â&#x20AC;˘ There  are  federal  and  state  collapse  and  the  rail-­ While  the  entire  proj-­ rules  and  regulations  in  place  that  way  itself  is  in  a  marginal  state  of  ect  from  Water  Street  to  Elm  Street  govern  compensation  for  property  safety  while  we  await  replacement  may  involve  multiple  construction  or  business  loss.  While  VTrans  may  of  the  bridges.  We  all  revel  in  the  seasons,  the  direct  downtown  dis-­ not  have  had  experience  in  a  situa-­ success  of  the  Cross  Street  Bridge  ruption  would  not  extend  through-­ tion  exactly  similar  to  Middlebury,  project  that  was  funded  solely  by  lo-­ out  construction.  This  does  not  it  has  administered  many  projects  cal  taxes  and  a  very  generous  dona-­ mean  that  everything  will  be  fully  in  downtowns  where  business  loss  tion  from  Middlebury  College.  That  UHVWRUHG WR LWV IRUPHU RU QHZO\ ÂżQ-­ claims  have  been  made.  VTrans  will  project  was  anticipated  to  cause  ished  state.  It  does  mean  that  traf-­ no  doubt  draw  on  this  experience  major  disruption  during  construc-­ ÂżF Ă&#x20AC;RZ DQG PRVW SDUNLQJ ZRXOG EH and,  in  fact,  some  new  ground  may  tion  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  disruption  that  generally  did  restored  and  back  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;normalâ&#x20AC;?  after  be  broken  in  Middlebury  on  these  not  occur  due  to  careful  and  me-­ one  year.  issues.  thodical  planning  by  the  town,  en-­ The  bridges  are  still  falling!

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  work  together  as  a  com-­ gineers  and  contractors.  The  Cross  While  Mr.  Hiland  eloquently  and  PXQLW\ WR ÂżQG ZD\V WR PDUNHW RXU Street  Bridge  success  was  enhanced  dramatically  describes  what  he  sees  downtown  and  keep  folks  coming  by  the  understanding,  cooperation,  DV SRWHQWLDO GLVDVWHU UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLQJ DOO to  Middlebury.  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cre-­ patience  and  creativity  of  the  com-­ of  our  frustrations  at  the  seemingly  DWLYH PLQGV ZLOO ÂżQG ZD\V WR PD[L-­ munity  as  a  whole  and  particularly  slow  pace  of  planning  and  design,  mize  use  of  existing  parking  that  the  business  community.  I,  with  all  due  respect,  would  like  can  offset  parking  losses  downtown  The  Cross  Street  Bridge  project  to  see  our  current  dilemma  as  a  real  and  encourage  use  of  ACTRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sub-­ pales  in  comparison  when  we  con-­ opportunity  for  the  town  of  Mid-­ stantial  resources  for  public  transit  template  replacement  of  the  two  dlebury  to  face  and  correct  several  into  and  out  of  downtown  as  well  as  highway  bridges  downtown  and  ORQJ VWDQGLQJ GHÂżFLHQFLHV DQG EXLOG circulation  within.  upgrade  of  the  railway.  The  bridge  a  better  downtown  for  the  next  100  We  are  making  progress  and  replacements  and  railway  clearance  years.  working  together  we  will  succeed.  adjustments  themselves  present  highly  complex  engineering  chal-­ lenges,  in  addition  to  working  in  close  proximity  to  historic  build-­ ings,  installing  drainage  structures  to  properly  drain  and  keep  safe  both  I  saw  Ralph  Laurenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  car  collection  highway  and  railway  infrastructure  (Continued  from  Page  4A) while  maintaining  access  for  ve-­ more  cars  in  America  then  there  are  at  Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Museum  of  Fine  Arts.  When  I  laid  my  eyes  upon  his  1938  hicles,  pedestrians  and  businesses  people  to  drive  them.  throughout.  It  is  a  tall  order  indeed.  Maybe  we  are  all  a  little  obsessed.  Bugatti  57SC  Atlantic  I  almost  faint-­ Preserving  the  economic  integrity  Today  a  1966  Jaguar  goes  for  ed.  So  did  I  almost  faint  when  I  saw  of  downtown  has  always  been,  is,  $80,000  or  more  so  a  mid-­life  cri-­ WKH +RQGD &59 WKDW , ÂżQDOO\ and  will  always  be  the  primary  con-­ sis  purchase  is  out  of  the  question.  purchased  recently?  Not  even  close,  cern  and  will  remain  at  the  top  of  I  am  happy  (well,  happy-­ish)  con-­ but  it  does  have  a  working  air  condi-­ every  meeting  agenda  and  discus-­ ÂżQLQJ P\ FODVVLF VSRUWV FDU H[SHUL-­ tioner.  And  at  my  age,  that  makes  it  sion.  Last  spring  when  the  project  ences  to  museums.  A  few  years  ago  museum  worthy.

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Helen Lathrop, 99, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Helen  May  Lathrop,  99,  of  Bristol  passed  away  Tuesday,  July  7,  2015,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  &  Rehabilitation  Center  in  Middlebury.

She  was  born  May  2,  1916,  in  Bristol,  the  daughter  of  Edwin  and  Huldana  Fergueson.

She  graduated  from  Bristol  High  School  and  she  was  active  in  alumni  for  many  years.  She  was  a  member  of  Bristol  Federated  Church  and  she  was  a  very  active  member  of  the  Bristol  Historical  Society  for  many  years.  She  worked  into  her  80s  at  the  Shelburne  Museum.

Patricia Lathrop, 85, Bristol BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Patricia  W.  Lathrop,  85,  passed  away  Friday,  July  3,  2015,  at  her  home  in  Bristol  surrounded  by  her  family.

She  was  born  Nov.  9,  1929,  in  Middlebury,  the  daughter  of  Emery  and  Sarah  (Halnon)  Wisell.

She  is  survived  by  her  husband  of  66  years,  Dick  Lathrop  of  Bristol;Íž  two  sons,  Michael  E.  Lathrop  of  Middlebury  and  Alan  R.  Lathrop  and  his  wife  Denise  of  Bristol;Íž  a  daughter,  Kelly  A.  Lathrop  and  husband  David  Blair  of  Starksboro;Íž  eight  grandchildren,  Lindsay,  Sarah,  Christine,  Dana,  Jonathan  and  Jacob  Lathrop,  and  Shawn  and  Tacia  Murray;Íž  two  great-­grandchildren;Íž  three  brothers,  Emery  E.  and  wife  Betty  Wisell  of  Lincoln,  William Â

C.  and  wife  Liz  Wisell  of  Bristol,  and  Peter  J.  and  wife  Karien  Wisell  of  Bristol;͞  two  sisters,  Mary  L.  Brassard  of  Hinesburg  and  Sara  J.  Mastreani  of  Hopewell  Jct.,  NY;͞  and  several  nieces  and  nephews.

She  was  predeceased  by  a  son  and  daughter,  Susan  and  Larry  Lathrop,  and  a  brother,  Don  Wisell.

Special  thanks  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice.

A  memorial  service  was  held  at  10  a.m.  on  Thursday,  July  9,  at  St.  Ambrose  Catholic  Church  in  Bristol.  Interment  was  at  Mt.  St.  Joseph  &HPHWHU\ LQ %ULVWRO ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZ-­ ers  contributions  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  &  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Middlebury,  97 ¸

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BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Paul  M.  Marion,  48,  of  Bristol,  died  July  6,  2015.  Cancer  lost  this  battle  as,  when  it  took  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life,  it  took  its  own  and  left  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  unwavering  spirit  to  be  surrounded  by  love  and  light  eternally.

Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  courage  never  wavered  in  his  18-­month  battle  with  brain  cancer.  Upon  diagnosis,  he  chose  to  tap  into  and  embrace  his  belief  that  there  would  always  be  something  positive  to  dwell  on  in  every  situa-­ tion.  Medical  appointments  became  an  opportunity  to  take  picnics  and  spend  special  time  together  while  enjoying  rides  with  Chris  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue,â&#x20AC;?  the  truck  that  he  picked  out  so  SHUIHFWO\ WR ÂżW WKHLU QHHGV $OWKRXJK he  had  always  been  the  driver,  he  took  these  opportunities  to  hone  Chrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  driving  skills.

Week-­long  stays  in  the  hospital  were  seen  as  time  well  spent  with  Chris  in  what  they  dubbed  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  honeymoon  suite,â&#x20AC;?  where  love  and  light  pushed  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;hospitalâ&#x20AC;?  into  the  hallways  and  allowed  everyone  that  entered  to  feel  their  role  in  his  team,  Team  Marion.  Medical  team  members  were  undeniably  driven  by  his  positive  attitude,  witty  remarks,  sense  of  humor  and  his  efferves-­ cence  of  love  and  camaraderie.  His  â&#x20AC;&#x153;honeymoon  suitesâ&#x20AC;?  were  an  island  of  positive  energy  and  hope.

Throughout  his  life,  Paul  enjoyed  renovating  his  homes,  snowmo-­ biling,  quiet  moments  in  his  boat  as  well  as  cruising  the  open  Lake  Champlain,  camping  with  his  family  DQG IULHQGV FDPSÂżUHV DW KRPH and  NASCAR  (a  huge  fan  of  Tony  Stewart  from  day  one).  However  nothing  brought  him  more  joy  than  his  wife,  Chris,  and  his  children,  Stephen  Cobb  and  Cassie  Marion, Â

for  they  were  his  pride  and  joy!

Since  1999,  the  residents  of  Addison,  Chittenden  and  Rutland  counties  will  remember  Paul  as  the  gentle  man  that  helped  them  in  times  of  need  with  their  satellite  troubles,  was  an  integral  part  of  the  solar  installation  team  aiding  them  in  their  quest  to  lessen  their  carbon  footprint  or  was  the  reassuring  voice  on  the  phone  after  regular  business  KRXUV DV KH KHOSHG &KULV LQ WKH RIÂżFH for  hours  on  end.  Bristol  Electronics  was  a  huge  part  of  Paul,  it  brought  him  from  the  city  and  embraced  him,  engulfed  him  at  times.  That  â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyâ&#x20AC;?  will  miss  him  and  treasure  the  pride  he  infused  into  his  work  every  day.

Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life  was  dedicated  to  supporting  the  youth  of  his  commu-­ nity.  Girl  Scout  and  Boy  Scout  troops  in  Bristol;Íž  Cub  Scout  troops  in  Auburn,  N.H.;Íž  the  Mt.  Abe  Fall  Musical  cast  and  crew;Íž  and  the  Mt.  Abe  Track  and  Field  team  athletes  will  remember  him  as  the  quiet,  yet  ¿UP IDWKHU ÂżJXUH WKDW ORYHG WKHP unconditionally.  No  task  was  too  small  to  provide  the  best  experi-­ ence  possible.  Paul  built  structures  IRU SDUDGH Ă&#x20AC;RDWV JDWKHUHG VXSSOLHV for  projects,  provided  lessons  in  life  skills  by  the  way  he  lived  and  the  way  he  supported  the  youth  he  encoun-­ tered.  These  were  â&#x20AC;&#x153;his  kidsâ&#x20AC;?  too.

Paul  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  25  years,  Chris  Marion;͞  son,  Stephen  Cobb;͞  daughter,  Cassie  Marion;͞  parents,  Henry  (Hank)  and  Connie  Marion;͞  parents-­in-­law,  David  and  Elissa  Cobb  and  David  and  Mary  Harrison;͞  sisters,  Sue  and  David  Piasczny  and  Diane  Marion  St.  Louis  as  well  as  many  nieces  and  nephews.

Visiting  hours  will  be  held  Saturday,  July  11,  2015  from  2-­5 Â

raising  her  three  children.  She  helped  with  the  local  Cub  Scouts  and  Girl  Scouts  even  before  she  started  teaching.  In  retirement,  she  stayed  active  in  her  church,  and  traveled  to  Europe,  Greece,  Israel,  Japan  and  China.  She  even  climbed  the  Great  Wall  of  China.  She  lived  in  Melrose,  Mass.,  from  1950  until  2008,  when  she  moved  to  Maryland  to  live  with  her  daugh-­ ter  and  son-­in-­law.

She  is  survived  by  her  three  children,  Charles  J.  Harrington  of  Danvers,  Mass.,  Nancy  H.  Bayne  of  Hurlock,  Md.,  and  Steven  Jonathan Â

PAUL  MARION p.m.  at  Sanderson-­Ducharme  Funeral  Home,  117  South  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.  7KH IDPLO\ UHTXHVWV Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV EH omitted  due  to  allergies  and  in  their  place,  memorial  contributions  be  made  to  the  American  Cancer  Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hope  Lodge  in  Burlington  at  237  East  Ave.,  Burlington,  VT  05401,  since  it  was  Paul  and  Chrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  second  home  throughout  the  past  18  months.  A  celebration  of  life  is  being  planned.  Please  contact  the  family  after  visiting  hours  for  details.

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Harrington  of  Glastonbury,  Conn.;͞  her  brother,  Gardner  McCabe  of  Simsbury,  Conn.;͞  three  grandchil-­ dren;͞  and  several  cousins  and  a  niece  from  the  Rickert  side  of  the  family  in  Goshen,  Vt.  and  Forest  Dale,  Vt. The  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  July  11,  2015,  at  2  p.m.  at  the  family  lot  in  Forest  Dale  Cemetery.

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FAIR  HAVEN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Arthur  Lemen  Stone  Sr.,  83,  died  Friday,  July  3,  2015,  at  his  home  in  Fair  Haven.

He  was  born  in  Brandon  on  July  20,  1931.  He  was  the  son  of  Parker  and  Arlene  (Smith)  Stone  Sr.  He  grew  up  in  Brandon  and  received  his  early  education  in  local  Brandon  schools.

In  his  earlier  years  he  worked  as  a  farmer  for  Steinberg  &  Sons.  He  later  moved  to  Fair  Haven  from  Brandon  and  worked  as  a  quarryman  at  Roberts  Slate  Quarry  in  Poultney  for  many  \HDUV +LV IDPLO\ VD\V KH HQMR\HG ÂżVK-­ ing  and  N.A.S.C.A.R.,  and  had  at  one  time  co-­owned  his  own  racecar,  racing  at  Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Bowl.

Surviving  are  his  wife,  Elsie  (Winchell)  Stone  of  Fair  Haven,  whom  KH PDUULHG 2FW ÂżYH VRQV Arthur  W.  Stone  of  Granville,  N.Y.,  Jerry  Winchell  of  Fair  Haven,  Richard  Stone  and  Arthur  L.  Stone  Jr.,  both  of  West  Rutland,  and  John  J.  Desabrais Â

CASTLETON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Patrick  H.  Eagan,  75,  of  Castleton  passed  away  July  6,  2015,  at  home  with  family  members  at  his  side,  following  a  courageous  battle  with  cancer.

The  son  of  Bernard  and  Louise  Eagan,  he  was  born  in  Rutland  on  March  1,  1940.  He  graduated  from  Fair  Haven  High  School  in  1957.  He  later  graduated  from  the  Community  College  of  Vermont  with  an  associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree  in  business.

He  was  employed  as  a  supervi-­ sor  for  Norton  Co.  (now  known  as  St.  Gobain  Performance  Plastics)  for  35  years.  He  served  as  select-­ board  chair  for  several  years  and  his  relatives  say  he  was  proud  of  the  work  he  did  for  his  commu-­ nity.  In  his  words,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  got  a  lot  accomplished.â&#x20AC;?  He  also  served  as  a  member  of  the  Castleton  Town  Fire  Department.  He  was  a  31-­year  member  of  the  American  Legion  Crippen  Fellows  Post  50,  the  Fair  Haven  Eagles,  Aerie  3907,  and  the  Knights  of  Columbus  Council  810  and  Fourth  Degree  Assembly.

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John  traveled  all  over  the  world,  only  missing  a  few  countries  that  were  still  on  his  list.  He  was  very  instrumental  in  the  development  of  government  programs,  that  are  still  being  utilized  today,  that  keep  our  nation  safe.

A  Celebration  of  His  Life  will  be  held  at  his  home  at  72  Korgan  Ave.,  Laceyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Spring,  AL  35754,  on  Saturday,  July  11,  2015,  at  3  p.m.  All  family  and  friends  are  invited  to  DWWHQG ¸

RI )DLU +DYHQ ¿YH GDXJKWHUV 1RUPD Smith  of  Fair  Haven,  Linda  Cram  of  Poultney,  Dora  Stone  and  Ellen  Stone,  both  of  Granville,  N.Y.,  and  Pam  Rodriguez  of  Clinton,  N.C.;͞  and  a  sister,  Barbara  Blackmer  of  Keene,  N.H.  Forty-­six  grandchildren,  many  great-­grandchildren  and  many  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins  also  survive  him.

He  was  predeceased  by  a  son,  Clarence  Stone;͞  two  daughters,  Rose  Cram  and  Barbara  Stone;͞  and  two  brothers,  Parker  Stone  Jr.,  and  Robert  Stone.

The  funeral  service  was  held  on  Tuesday,  July  7,  at  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon.  A  private  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place  at  a  later  date  in  Pine  Hill  Cemetery.

Memorial  gifts  may  be  made  to  The  American  Cancer  Society,  Vermont  Chapter,  55  Day  Lane,  Williston,  VT  05495.

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Tharon Harrington, 93, Easton, Md. EASTON,  Md.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Tharon  Electa  Harrington,  93,  died  Feb.  5,  2015,  at  the  Pines  in  Easton,  Md. She  was  born  in  Hartford,  Conn.,  on  March  24,  1921,  the  daughter  of  Charles  and  Albertina  (Samson)  McCabe.  Her  father  was  from  Goshen,  Vt.,  and  Forest  Dale,  Vt. She  graduated  from  the  University  of  Connecticut  and  later  earned  her  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree  in  teach-­ ing  from  Boston  University.  She  married  James  Rickert  Harrington  on  Feb.  22,  1947.

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John Phillips III, 81, native of Middlebury LACEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SPRING,  Ala.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  John  A  Phillips  III  of  Laceyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Spring,  Ala.,  passed  away  peacefully  at  his  home  on  June  19,  2015,  at  the  age  of  81,  with  his  family  by  his  side.  His  battle  ZLWK $O]KHLPHUÂśV ÂżQDOO\ FDPH WR DQ end.

He  was  born  June  9,  1934,  in  Middlebury,  Vt.,  and  was  the  son  of  John  A.  and  Joy  Phillips.

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She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Lawrence  E.  Lathrop,  on  Aug.  29,  2010.

Helen  is  survived  by  her  two  sons,  Lawrence  Jr.  and  Loren;͞  grand-­ children  Mark,  Shawn,  Andrea  and  Matthew;͞  and  great-­grandchildren  Chloe,  Maggie,  Colby,  Jake  and  Rhett.

Funeral  services  will  be  held  1  p.m.  on  Saturday,  July  11,  at  Bristol  Federated  Church.  Interment  will  be  in  Greenwood  Cemetery  in  Bristol.  ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV FRQWULEXWLRQV PD\ be  made  to  Bristol  Historical  Society,  %ULVWRO 97 ¸

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He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Julia  Simonds  Eagan  (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taylorâ&#x20AC;?);Íž  his  daughters,  Ann  Eagan-­Stone  and  husband  Frederick  of  Hydeville,  Kimberly  A.E.  Pritchard  and  husband  George  of  Castleton,  Heather  Ryan  and  husband  Todd  of  Middlebury,  and  Holly  Taylor  of  Bolton;Íž  and  son  William  Taylor  of  West  Rutland.  He  also  leaves  six  grandchildren;Íž  a  great-­grand-­ daughter;Íž  sisters  June  Batease  and  Phyllis  Bixby  (Randy);Íž  brother  Thomas  Eagan  (Lorraine);Íž  and  several  nieces  and  nephews.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents;͞  his  daughter  Cheryl  Eagan;͞  and  his  brother  Bernard  Eagan.

His  special  message  to  friends  and  family:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  deceased.  If  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  believe  me,  calling  hours  will  be  from  5  until  8  p.m.,  on  Thursday,  July  9,  2015,  at  Mallory  Funeral  Home  in  Fair  Haven.â&#x20AC;?  A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  will  be  celebrated  on  Friday,  July  10,  at  10  a.m.,  at  St.  Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church,  Main  Street,  Castleton,  with  burial  to  follow  at  Hillside  Cemetery. Â

Donations  in  his  memory  may  be  made  to  the  Castleton  Town  Fire  Department,  P.O.  Box  72,  Castleton,  VT  05735;͞  or  The  Foley  Cancer  Center,  160  Allen  St.,  Rutland,  VT  05701.

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Food  shelves  (Continued  from  Page  1A) space  in  the  Community  Services  Building  on  Boardman  Street,  where  low-­income  residents  can  come  to  stock  up  on  basic  groceries  when  times  are  tough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  be  this  low  on  food  this  early  in  the  summer  is  concerning,â&#x20AC;?  she  added.

On  the  brighter  side,  Montross  has  been  pleased  to  see  recent  donations  of  fresh  produce  from  local  farms.  But  she  is  wondering  how  recent  wet  ZHDWKHU PLJKW DIIHFW WKH Ă&#x20AC;RZ RI VXU-­ plus  farm  vegetables.

At  this  point,  in  early  July,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  about  meeting  the  need  and  stretch-­ ing  resources  until  the  early-­fall  food  drives  kick  in,  noted  Montross  and  other  food  shelf  coordinators.  In  an  effort  to  kick-­start  some  do-­ nations,  HOPE  is  hosting  an  Addi-­ son  County  Chamber  of  Commerce  mixer  next  Thursday,  July  16,  from  5  to  7  p.m.,  and  is  encouraging  par-­ ticipants  to  bring  food  shelf  or  cash  donations.

Demand  for  food  remains  high,  according  to  Montross.  During  the  12-­month  period  that  ended  on  June  30,  HOPE  served  a  monthly  average  of  250  households.  That  translated  into  an  average  monthly  total  of  579  people.

HOPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  food  shelf  served  2,275  people  (a  number  that  includes  re-­ peat  visits)  between  May  1,  2014,  and  Aug.  30,  2014.  Addison  Com-­ munity  Action/Champlain  Valley  2IÂżFH RI (FRQRPLF 2SSRUWXQLW\ (ACA/CVOEO)  served  1,299  people  during  that  same  timeframe.  The  ACA/CVOEO  number  also  includes  repeat  visits.

Jan  DeMers,  executive  director  of  &92(2 VDLG RQH LQ ÂżYH \RXWKV LQ Addison  County  know  hunger,  and  more  than  3,500  Addison  County  res-­ idents  participate  in  the  3SquaresVT  program,  formerly  known  as  Food  Stamps.  Fortunately,  there  are  26  summer  meal  sites  for  children  and Â

10  such  sites  for  seniors  throughout  the  county,  DeMers  noted.

Donna  Rose  is  coordinator  of  the  ACA/CVOEO  food  shelf.  She  noted  a  steady  increase  in  food  shelf  clients  during  the  recent  recession,  and  said  WKDW Ă&#x20AC;RZ KDV UHPDLQHG VWHDG\ ZLWK somewhat  of  a  twist:  Rose  is  noting  a  wider  variety  of  clients,  as  opposed  to  a  core  group  of  regulars.

5RVH HFKRHG +23( RIÂżFLDOVÂś FRQ-­ cern  about  the  summer  marking  a  slowdown  in  food  drives  that  help  sustain  the  larder  reserves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  really  is  a  lull,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

Rose  credited  the  Lions  Club  and  the  U.S.  Postal  Service  for  coming  through  this  past  spring  with  some  successful  food  drives.  And  she  said  federal  grant  money  is  at  this  point  holding  up  and  helping  ACA/ CVOEO  purchase  food  to  help  pick  up  the  slack.

But,  Rose  added,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  could  al-­ ways  use  more  help.â&#x20AC;?

Rebecca  Price  is  coordinator  of  the  Have  a  Heart  Food  Shelf  in  the  lower  level  of  St.  Ambrose  Catholic  Church  in  Bristol.  She  said  Have  a  Heart  this  past  April  ramped  up  its  food  distribution  from  one  day  per  month  to  two.  Price  doubled  the  distribution  days  upon  hearing  that  some  of  Have  a  Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  clients  from  WKH ÂżYH WRZQ DUHD ZHUH DOVR YLVLWLQJ a  Vergennes  food  shelf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  it  has  gone  very  well,â&#x20AC;?  Price  said  of  Have  a  Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ramped-­ up  operations.

Price  estimates  Have  a  Heart  is  dis-­ pensing  food  to  around  50  families  per  month,  representing  175  to  200  individuals.  She  credited  â&#x20AC;&#x153;some  very  faithful  monthly  donorsâ&#x20AC;?  for  keeping  the  shelves  stocked,  and  stressed  the  importance  of  food  drives.  Unfortunately,  she  noted,  the  an-­ nual  Postal  Service  food  drive  did  QRW WDNH SODFH LQ WKH ÂżYH WRZQ DUHD this  year  during  Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  week-­ end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That  really  hurt  us,â&#x20AC;?  she  said. Â

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3SQUARES  CHALLENGE All  of  the  countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  food  shelves  are  gratefully  accepting  donations  of  food  or  funds.  And  HOPE  has  is-­ sued  a  challenge  that  the  organiza-­ tion  Hunger  Free  Vermont  has  spear-­ headed  in  recent  years:  During  the  month  of  August,  county  residents  will  be  asked  to  pick  a  week  during  which  to  try  to  live  on  a  food  shop-­ ping  budget  that  3SquaresVT  clients  must  adhere  to.  The  3SquaresVT  guideline  will  be  up  to  $5.16  per  family  member  per  day,  which  has  to  include  all  food  and  beverages.  All  food  to  be  con-­ sumed  must  be  purchased  that  week,  except  for  spices  and  basic  condi-­ ments.  Relying  on  food  grown  in  the  garden  is  also  not  allowed,  and  free  food  from  friends  and  neigh-­ bors  should  be  avoided,  according  to  Montross.  Participants  are  encouraged  to  note  their  experiences  during  the  week  and  then  contribute  the  dif-­ ference  between  their  3SquaresVT  allowance  and  their  regular  weekly  food  budget  to  HOPE. Montross  said  the  participants  would  also  be  granted  a  few  â&#x20AC;&#x153;free-­ ELHV´ IRU WKH ZHHN WR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW VRPH DG-­ ditional  assistance  that  3SquaresVT  clients  can  count  on  receiving  from  the  food  shelf.

Anyone  interested  in  donating  to  the  HOPE  food  shelf  or  participat-­ ing  in  the  3SquaresVT  challenge  is  asked  to  call  the  organization  at  366-­ 3608.  The  ACA/CVOEO  food  shelf  may  be  reached  by  calling  388-­2285,  and  those  seeking  to  help  the  Have  a  Heart  Food  Shelf  may  call  Price  at  453-­3187.

Area towns receive affordable housing grants MONTPELIER  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Waltham,  Fer-­ risburgh,  Bridport  and  Cornwall  are  among  the  Vermont  towns  that  will  EHQHÂżW IURP UHFHQW 9HUPRQW +RXV-­ ing  and  Conservation  Board  (VHCB)  grants  totaling  $5,215,623.  The  mon-­ ies  will  be  used  to  to  develop  and  re-­ habilitate  216  affordable  homes,  to  protect  377  acres  of  agricultural  land  on  three  farms,  to  conserve  340  acres  of  forest  land  in  the  towns  of  Pow-­ nal,  Shrewsbury  and  Mendon,  and  to  provide  permanent  public  access  to  a  swimming  hole  in  Johnson.

The  VHCB  board  made  the  fund-­ ing  commitments  at  a  meeting  in  Burlington  on  Friday,  June  12.  Hous-­ ing  developments  and  rehabilitation  SURMHFWV ZHUH IXQGHG LQ WKH WRZQV RI %HQQLQJWRQ 6SULQJ¿HOG )DLU +D-­ ven,  Waltham  and  South  Burlington.  )DUPODQG FRQVHUYDWLRQ SURMHFWV ZHUH funded  in  the  towns  of  Ferrisburgh,  Morgan,  Cornwall  and  Bridport.  In  Waltham,  the  Addison  County  Community  Trust  will  use  $350,000  in  VHCB  funds  and  $440,000  in  federal  HOME  funds  awarded  by  VHCB  to  purchase  the  Gevry  Mo-­

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MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middle-­ Michael  Geisler.   bury  Language  Schools  will  cel-­ On  July  15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17,  the  Language  ebrate  a  century  of  immersive  lan-­ Schools  and  the  Middlebury  Institute  guage  and  culture  study  this  year  of  International  Studies  at  Monterey  with  festive  and  academic  events  will  host  a  conference  in  Middlebury  from  July  15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19.  The  renowned  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Local  App:  Language  and  summer  programs  take  place  on  the  Culture  in  a  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Flat  World.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Attend-­ Middlebury  campus  and  at  Mills  ees  will  tackle  the  question,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  College  in  California.  is  the  environment  in  Celebrations  will  be  which  tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stu-­ held  on  both  campuses.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The centennial dents  and  professionals  All  events  are  free  and  gives us a will  most  productively  open  to  the  public. learn  about  other  parts  wonderful More  than  50,000  opportunity to of  the  globe  and  how  students  have  attended  to  engage  speakers  of  the  Language  Schools  celebrate the other  languages?â&#x20AC;? since  their  founding,  rich traditions The  conference  will  and  more  than  12,000  and unique feature  keynote  speak-­ students  have  earned  Adrian  Wooldridge,  pedagogy that er  degrees.  The  German  management  editor  and  School  was  launched  in  have come writer  of  the  Schum-­ 1915,  followed  in  quick  WR GHĂ&#x20AC;QH WKH peter  column  for  The  succession  by  French  Language Economist  magazine.  (1916)  and  Spanish  Several  expert  panel  (1917).  Over  the  years,  Schools.â&#x20AC;? discussions  will  cover  offerings  have  grown  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vice President for topics  including  global  Language Schools academics,  language  to  include  Arabic,  Chi-­ Michael Geisler and  identity,  and  the  nese,  German,  Hebrew,  Italian,  Japanese,  Por-­ next  century  of  lan-­ tuguese  and  Russian.  The  centennial  guage  schools.  The  conference  will  celebration  will  coincide  with  the  close  with  speaker  Frank  Sesno  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;77,  inaugural  summer  for  the  School  of  a  Middlebury  alumnus  and  former  Korean,  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  11th  summer  CNN  correspondent,  anchor  and  language  school.

Washington  bureau  chief,  who  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  centennial  gives  us  a  won-­ now  director  of  the  School  of  Media  derful  opportunity  to  celebrate  the  and  Public  Affairs  at  George  Wash-­ rich  traditions  and  unique  peda-­ ington  University.

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performances  by  alumni,  faculty  and  students  of  the  Language  Schools,  including  the  following: Â&#x2021; *UDPP\ QRPLQDWHG MD]] VLQJHU Stacey  Kent  will  perform  in  the  Con-­ cert  Hall  in  the  Center  for  the  Arts  on  Friday,  July  17. Â&#x2021; 1DVKYLOOH EDVHG FODZKDPPHU EDQMR SOD\HU $ELJDLO :DVKEXUQ DQG Chinese  zither  player  Wu  Fei  will  perform  in  Mead  Chapel  on  Sunday,  July  19. Â&#x2021; 7KH 9HUPRQW SUHPLHUH RI WKH ÂżOP Âł)ROORZLQJ WKH 1LQWK ,Q WKH Footsteps  of  Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Final  Sym-­ phonyâ&#x20AC;?  will  take  place  July  15  in  the  Concert  Hall  in  the  Center  for  the  $UWV 7KLV GRFXPHQWDU\ ÂżOP WDNHV D FLQHPDWLF MRXUQH\ DFURVV ÂżYH FRQWL-­ nents  and  into  the  heart  and  soul  of  one  of  the  greatest  works  of  art.  The  ¿OP ZLOO EH LQWURGXFHG E\ LWV SURGXF-­ er/director,  Kerry  Candaele. Â&#x2021; 3DFR Ă&#x2C6;OYDUH] SLDQR DQG 0DULD Laetitia  Hernandez,  soprano,  will  perform  on  Thursday,  July  16,  in  the  Concert  Hall  in  the  Center  for  the  Arts. Â&#x2021; $Q H[KLELW WLWOHG Âł7KH /DQJXDJH Schools  at  the  Art  Museumâ&#x20AC;?  is  on  display  now  at  the  Middlebury  Col-­ lege  Museum  of  Art  and  will  remain  on  view  to  Aug.  9.

At  the  concerts  on  July  17  and  July  19,  Middlebury  ID  holders  will  be  admitted  until  15  minutes  before  the  start  of  the  performances.  For  more  information  visit  the  Language  Schools  Centennial  website:  www. middlebury.edu/ls/centennial/events.

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Lego  Night  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  July  9,  5:30  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  ages  5  and  up.  Info:  www.plattlib.org  or  802-­897-­2647.

The  Bluegrass  Gospel  Project  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  9,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Rec  Park.  Roots  planted  in  the  bluegrass  tradition.  Part  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Festival  on-­the-­Green.  Free.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org.

Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  July  9,  7  p.m.,  Basin  Road.  Four-­day  family-­ friendly  festival  with  camping  starting  July  5.  Festival  opens  with  a  classic  country  concert  by  Cannonball  Express.  Tickets  and  info:  www.basin-­ bluegrassfestival.com.

Nighttime  photography  course  in  Salisbury.  Thursday,  July  9,  8  p.m.,  Branbury  State  Park.  Dan  Lovell  of  DGL  Photography  leads  this  class.  Participants  should  bring  equipment,  mosquito  UHSHOOHQW DQG D Ă&#x20AC; DVKOLJKW &RVW 6SDFH LV limited.  Registration  required.  Email  mariond-­ bauer@comcast.net.

Heather  Maloney  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  9,  8:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  Rec  Park.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  quickly  rising  star,  her  music  is  riveting,  her  voice  adventurous,  her  lyrics  thought  provoking.â&#x20AC;?  Part  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Festival  on-­the-­Green.  Free.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annieâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  9,  starting  at  dark,  Bristol  town  park.  The  Bristol  Rec  Department  brings  another  summer  of  0RYLHV LQ WKH 3DUN Âż OP FODVVLFV VKRZQ RXWVLGH RQ a  theater-­sized  screen.  Free.  Bring  a  blanket  and  bug  spray. Â

Jul

10

Vergennes Lions Club

ANNUAL

July 22 at 6pm (preview at 5pm) Vergennes Union High School We are seeking quality used donations for the auction. Lions are also visiting area businesses for donations.

If you would like to donate, please contact Lion Jim McClay at 802-545-8181 or auction@vergenneslions.com or Lion Lynn Pope at 802-989-5305

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family  Fridaysâ&#x20AC;?  craft  activity  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  July  10,  10  a.m.-­ noon,  Rokeby  Museum.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weekly  summer  PDNH DQG WDNH FUDIW SURJUDP &RVW SHU participant  or  free  with  museum  admission.  Info:  802-­877-­3406  or  rokeby@comcast.net.  Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Friday,  July  10,  10  a.m.-­9:30  p.m.,  Basin  Road.  Four-­day  family-­friendly  festival  with  camping  starting  July  5.  Stage  concerts  all  day.  Tickets  and  info:  www. basinbluegrassfestival.com.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  drop-­in  story  time  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library  garden.  Kids  from  birth  to  age  4  are  invited  to  enjoy  a  story  in  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  beautiful  garden.  Info:  388-­4097.

Instrument  petting  zoo  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  11  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  For  kids  of  all  ages,  but  children  younger  than  9  should  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  With  the  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center.  Info:  38-­4097.

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Friday,  July  10,  11:30  a.m.,  Join  seniors  60  and  older  at  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at  Baldwin  Creek  for  a  noon  luncheon  of  fresh  fruit  cup  with  honey  yogurt  sauce;Íž  tuna,  fennel  and  bean  salad  with  roll  and  butter;Íž  and  strawberry  shortcake.  6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG 1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Magician  Tom  Verner  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  noon,  Middlebury  Rec  Park.  A  â&#x20AC;&#x153;brown-­bag  specialâ&#x20AC;?  lunchtime  show  for  kids,  part  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Festival  on-­the-­Green.  Free.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org.

Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  July  10,  5  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surrounding  grounds.  Gordon  Slater,  Canadian  Dominion  caril-­ lonneur  emeritus,  performs.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  Arts  Walk  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  5-­7  p.m.,  downtown  Middlebury  and  Marble  Works.  Art,  music,  food  and  fun  at  participating  businesses.  Event  includes  paintings,  photography,  perfor-­ mances  and  crafts.  Info:  www.business.addison-­ county.com/events/index/2015-­05-­08.

Exhibit  reception  and  poetry  reading  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  5-­7  p.m.,  Zone  Three  *DOOHU\ 0DSOH 6W WKLUG Ă&#x20AC; RRU 0DUEOH :RUNV Showing  Rachel  Bairdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celestial  Verses,â&#x20AC;?  heav-­ enly  images  with  embedded  verse,  using  paint,  ink  on  paper  and  fabric.  Multiple  language  poetry  reading  at  6  p.m.  Info:  www.zonethreegallery.com.

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  5-­7  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery,  1  Mill  St.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  the  July  exhibit,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last  Leaf,â&#x20AC;?  black-­and-­white  photography  by  James  P.  Blair.  Info:  458-­0098  or  edgewatergallery-­vt.com.  Author  talk  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  5-­7  p.m.,  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse,  Main  Street.  Meet  with  a  popular  author  of  Morgan-­related  books.  Info:  388-­1639  or  www.

morganhorse.com/museum.

Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  5-­7  p.m.,  PhotoPlace  Gallery,  3  Park  St.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alternative  Process,â&#x20AC;?  an  exhibit  of  40  photographic  images  created  by  artists  from  around  the  world  using  such  processes  as  cyanotype,  palladium  and  others.  On  exhibit  through  July  24.

Open  studio  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  5-­7  p.m.,  #204  Battell  Block  (10  Merchants  Row).  Sarah  Wesson  will  show  watercolor  sketches  that  she  painted  on  site  during  a  recent  visit  to  Venice,  Italy.  Vance  Gilbert  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Rec  Park.  Described  as  having  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  voice  of  an  angel,  the  wit  of  a  devil  and  the  guitar  playing  of  a  god.â&#x20AC;?  Part  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Festival  on-­the-­Green.  Free.  Info:  www. festivalonthegreen.org.

Summer  Performance  Series  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  July  10,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Atlantic  Crossing  performs,  playing  folk  music  of  New  England,  Quebec,  Maritime  Canada  and  the  British  Isles.  Free-­will  donation  appreciated.

Ray  Vega  and  Tales  from  the  Boogie  Down.  Friday,  July  10,  8:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  Rec  Park.  Known  as  one  of  the  innovators  of  the  international  jazz  and  Latin  music  scenes.  Part  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Festival  on-­the-­Green.  Free.  Info:  www.festivalon-­ thegreen.org.

Jul

11

SATURDAY

Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  11,  7  a.m.,  Otter  View  Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  A  monthly  OCAS-­ MALT  event  inviting  community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  at  Otter  View  Park  parking  area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Beginning  birders  welcome.  Shorter  routes  possible.  Info:  388-­1007  or  388-­6019.  &UDIW IDLU DQG Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW LQ 6WDUNVERUR  Saturday,  July  11,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Starksboro  Fire  Department.  7R EHQHÂż W :RPHQ6DIH 5HVHUYH D WDEOH IRU DQG UHFHLYH RII LI \RX EULQJ D QHZ WR\ RU ROG FHOO phone.  Info:  453-­6053  or  434-­2559.

St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Peasant  Market  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  11,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church  on  the  Middlebury  green.  Annual  event  featuring  antiques,  books,  vintage  clothing,  baked  goods,  silent  auction,  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  booth  and  midway,  refreshments,  live  music  and  much  more.  Battle  of  Hubbardton  Revolutionary  War  encamp-­ ment  in  Hubbardton.  Saturday,  July  11,  9:30  D P S P +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂż HOG 6WDWH +LVWRULF Site.  Two-­day  re-­enactment  with  tactical  mili-­ WDU\ GHPRQVWUDWLRQV FDPS DQG EDWWOHÂż HOG WRXUV kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  activities,  music,  and  sutlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  row  shop-­ ping.  Battle  maneuvers  on  Sunday  morning.  Info:  802-­273-­2282.

Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  July  11,  10  a.m.-­9:30  p.m.,  Basin  Road.  Four-­day  family-­friendly  festival  with  camping  starting  July  5.  Stage  concerts  all  day.  Tickets  and  info:  www. basinbluegrassfestival.com.

Town  picnic  in  Weybridge.  Saturday,  July  11,  11:30  a.m.,  Weybridge  Elementary  School.  Current  and  former  Weybridge  residents  are  invited  for  great  food,  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities  and  fun  for  all.  Bring  a  salad  or  main  dish  to  share.  Info:  545-­2000.

Garden  tour  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  July  11,  noon-­5  p.m.,  at  seven  gardens  in  Lincoln.  The  Sheldon  Museum  in  Middlebury  offers  its  fourth  annual  garden  tour,  this  time  at  spectacular  gardens  in  Lincoln,  with  local  artists  painting  en  plein  air  in  the  JDUGHQV 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH LQ DGYDQFH DW WKH museum,  at  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org  after  June  1  or  at  on  the  day  of  the  tour  at  a  Lincoln  location  to  be  announced.  Reception  follows  at  WildWind  on  Orchard  Road  in  North  Lincoln.  The  garden  paintings  will  be  for  sale.  Info:  802-­388-­ 2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Artist  talk  in  Rochester.  Saturday,  July  11,  3  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery,  99  North  Main  St.  Susan  S.  Bank,  one  of  nine  artists  featured  in  the  current  exhibi-­ tion  â&#x20AC;&#x153;ÂĄViva  Cuba!  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cuba:  Campo  Adentro  2002-­2007.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  info@bigtowngallery.com.

Silent  movie  screening  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  July  11,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall  and  Community  Center,  Route  7.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hands  Up!,â&#x20AC;?  with  live  musi-­ cal  accompaniment  by  Jeff  Rapsis.  A  Raymond  *ULIÂż WK &LYLO :DU FRPHG\ LQ ZKLFK D 6RXWKHUQ VS\ must  work  every  angle  to  prevent  a  shipment  of  Western  gold  from  reaching  Union  forces.  Part  of  WKH %UDQGRQ 7RZQ +DOOÂśV VXPPHU VLOHQW Âż OP VHULHV Free,  but  donations  to  the  town  hall  restoration Â

SUNDAY

Green  Mountain  Club  walk  in  Addison.  Sunday,  July  12,  time  TBA,  Dead  Creek  Wildlife  Area.  The  GMC  Bread  Loaf  Section  hosts  an  easy  walk  at  Dead  Creek.  Info:  802-­877-­2263.  More  at  www.gmcbreadloaf. org.

Battle  of  Hubbardton  Revolutionary  War  encamp-­ ment  in  Hubbardton.  Sunday,  July  12,  8  a.m.-­5  S P +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂż HOG 6WDWH +LVWRULF 6LWH Two-­day  re-­enactment  with  tactical  military  demon-­ VWUDWLRQV FDPS DQG EDWWOHÂż HOG WRXUV NLGVÂś DFWLYLWLHV music,  and  sutlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  row  shopping.  Battle  maneu-­ vers  on  Sunday  morning.  Info:  802-­273-­2282.

Vermont  Sun  Triathlon  Series  in  Salisbury.  Sunday,  July  12,  8:30  a.m.,  Branbury  State  Park.  A  sprint  triathlon  that  includes  a  600-­yard  swim,  14-­mile  bike  ride  and  3.1  mile  run.  Register  at  www.vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  July  12,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Basin  Road.  Four-­day  family-­friendly  festival  with  camping  starting  July  5.  Gospel  sing  at  9  a.m.,  stage  concerts  10  a.m-­2  p.m.  Tickets  and  info:  www.basinbluegrassfestival. com.

Boat  race  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  July  12,  9:30  a.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  The  annual  Lake  Champlain  Challenge  Race  for  indi-­ viduals  in  rowboats,  canoes,  kayaks  or  paddle-­ boards,  as  well  as  teams  rowing  in  gigs  or  skiffs.  Registration  at  9:30  a.m.,  race  begins  at  11.  Info:  www.lcmm.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing  Doubleâ&#x20AC;?  violin  concert  in  Rochester.  Sunday,  July  12,  4  p.m.  Rochester  Federated  Church.  The  Rochester  Chamber  Music  Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  season  kick-­off  concert,  featuring  violinists  Sara  Whitney  and  Julia  Salerno  playing  music  ranging  from  baroque  to  jazz.  Info:  802-­767-­9234  or  www. rcmsvt.org.

Presentation  on  Joseph  Battell  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  July  12,  4  p.m.,  Ripton  Community  Church.  Local  author  and  historian  David  Haward  Bain  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Abundant  Life  and  Curious  Death  of  Joseph  Battell,â&#x20AC;?  an  informative  and  amusing  talk  on  one  of  Addison  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  eccentric  citizens.  Info:  patriciagray67@gmail.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uncle  Buzzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hometown  Theater  Showâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  July  12,  5-­7  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Mike  Sommers  returns  to  his  hometown  ZLWK KLV VNHWFK FRPHG\ WURXSH 7LFNHWV DYDLO DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQ halltheater.org.

Reading  series  in  Rochester.  Sunday,  July  12,  5:30  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery.  The  Joan  Hutton  Landis  Reading  Series  kicks  off  with  author  William  Craig  reading  from  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yankee  Come  Home:  On  the  Road  from  San  Juan  Hill  to  Guantanamo.â&#x20AC;? Â

Jul

13

MONDAY

Band  concert  in  Brandon.  Monday,  July  13,  6:30  p.m.,  Central  Park  band-­ stand.  Rain  location:  Brandon  Town  Hall.  To  join  the  band,  call  247-­4559.

Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  July  13,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  Weekly  summer  band  concert  by  the  Vergennes  City  Band.

Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meeting  in  Bristol.  Monday,  June  8,  7-­8  p.m.,  St.  Ambrose  Church.  Light  refreshments.  Visitors  welcome.  Info:  388-­2898  or  L2Paquette@aol.com.

Jul

14

TUESDAY

Pre-­K/kindergarten  story  time  in  East  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  14,  10:30-­ 11:15  a.m.,  Sarah  Partridge  Library,  431  East  Main  St.  Weekly  summer  story  and  take-­ home  craft  time  for  young  children.  Info:  388-­7588.

Ukulele  lessons  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  14,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Dayve  Huckett  of  the  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center  will  teach  kids  in  grades  K-­2,  accompanied  by  an  adult,  to  play  ukulele.  Advance  registration  required:  388-­4097.

Garden  club  workshop  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  14,  1:30-­3  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Middlebury  Garden  Club  members  teach  kids  9  DQG ROGHU KRZ WR PDNH D EHDXWLIXO Ă&#x20AC; RZHU DUUDQJH ment.  Advance  registration  required:  388-­4097. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hero  Skills:  Archeryâ&#x20AC;?  for  kids  in  Orwell.  Tuesday,  July  14,  3  p.m.,  Orwell  Free  Library.  School-­aged  children  are  invited  to  try  their  hand  at  the  ancient  hero  skill  of  archery.  Free.  Info:  948-­2041.

Ukulele  lessons  for  tweens  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  14,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  9  or  older  (9-­13  accompanied  by  an  adult)  are  invited  to  learn  to  play  ukulele  with  Lloyd  H.  Miller.  Advance  registration  required  at  the  Adult  Circulation  desk.  Info:  388-­4097. Â

Jul

15

WEDNESDAY

Off-­site  story  time  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  15,  10:30  a.m.,  location  TBA.  Check  with  the  library Â

WR ¿ QG RXW WKH P\VWHU\ ORFDWLRQ 7LFNHWV available  at  the  Youth  Services  desk  two  weeks  in  advance.

Senior  luncheon  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  July  15,  11:30  a.m.,  Bridport  Grange.  Bridport  Seniors  host  this  CVAA-­sponsored  noon  luncheon  of  sliced  beef,  Swiss  cheese,  macaroni  salad  with  crabmeat,  spinach  salad,  dressing,  rye  bread  and  applesauce.  For  seniors  60  and  over.  Bring  \RXU RZQ SODFH VHWWLQJ 6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  802-­388-­1946.

Recreation  activities  for  kids  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  15,  12:30-­1:30  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Join  the  Bristol  Rec  Department  for  a  celebration  with  the  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  Free  lunch  included.  Info:  453-­5885.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heroes  &  Tricksters,  Wisdom  &  Wileâ&#x20AC;?  show  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  15,  2  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  With  Michael  Caduto.  A  four-­town  family  event. Â

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Lions  auction  and  chicken  BBQ  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  15,  4:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.  Annual  event,  with  chicken  BBQ  at  4:30  p.m.  and  auction  at  6  p.m.  Donations  accepted;Íž  call  758-­2813  or  388-­0802;Íž  no  garage  sale  leftovers  or  appliances.  Rain  location:  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  July  15,  5  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surrounding  grounds.  College  carillonneur  George  Matthew  Jr.  will  perform  a  special  all-­Beethoven  program  to  help  kick  off  the  Language  Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  centennial  celebration.  Free.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  Band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  15,  7  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Weekly  summer  band  concert  on  the  gazebo.  Bring  a  lawn  chair  or  blan-­ ket,  and  a  picnic  dinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Flying  Squirrels  of  Salisbury  and  Other  Regions  of  the  Worldâ&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  Salisbury.  Wednesday,  July  15,  7  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  The  Salisbury  Conservation  Commission  and  Lake  Dunmore/ Fern  Lake  Association  welcome  UVM  zoologist  Dr.  C.  William  Kilpatrick  who  will  talk  about  this  common  but  rarely  seen  nocturnal  animal.  Free.

Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  15,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup,  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  jam.  Info:  www. go51main.com.

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Itsy  Bitsy  Yoga  drop-­in  program  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  16,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  from  birth  to  4  years  are  invited  to  participate.  Info:  388-­4097.

PMC  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  16,  11  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Porter  Medical  Center  cafeteria  patio.  One  in  a  series  of  monthly  markets  at  offering  fresh,  local  produce.  Storyteller  from  the  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Literacy  Foundation  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  16,  2:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  For  kids  of  all  ages,  but  children  younger  than  9  should  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Info:  388-­4097.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  craft  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;book  bitesâ&#x20AC;?  drop-­in  time  in  East  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  16,  3:30-­5  p.m.,  Sarah  Partridge  Library,  431  East  Main  St.  Elementary-­ age  children  are  invited  for  craft  time,  while  tweens  and  teens  are  invited  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;book  bites.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  388-­7588.  Talk  on  environmental  issues  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  July  16,  4:30-­5:30  p.m.,  McCardell  Bicentennial  Hall  216.  Frank  Sesno,  director  of  the  School  of  Media  and  Public  Affairs  at  George  Washington  University,  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planet  Forward:  In  Search  of  Solutions  to  the  Biggest  Challenges  Facing  Our  Planet.â&#x20AC;?  Public  Service  Department  public  forum  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  16,  5:30-­8  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Vermont  PSD  is  seeking  public  input  on  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  long-­range  Comprehensive  Energy  Plan.  Come  share  ideas  on  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  energy  goals  and  energy  needs.  Info  and  comments:  www.energyplan.vt.gov.

Town  green  bandstand  dedication  and  concert  in  Hancock.  Thursday,  July  16,  6:30  p.m.,  Hancock  town  green.  Music  by  Keys  to  the  Cellar,  led  by  Aaron  Marcus,  and  The  Three  Good  Eggs,  led  by  Jake  Wildwood.  Historical  society  meeting  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  16,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall.  The  Bristol  Historical  Society  welcomes  Judith  Edwards,  who  will  talk  about  the  Civilian  Conservation  Corps.  Info:  453-­7709  or  453-­2888. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom  and  Unity:  The  Vermont  Movieâ&#x20AC;?  screen-­ ing  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  July  16,  7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Showing  Part  3,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Refuge,  Reinvention  and  Revolution.â&#x20AC;?  Popcorn  served.  Info:  www.plattlib.org  or  802-­897-­2647.

Historical  society  meeting  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  July  16,  7  p.m.,  Bridport  Historical  Society  House.  Norma  Stone  and  Linda  Riley  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Stones:  A  Bridport  Founding  Family  and  an  Old  House.â&#x20AC;?  Historical  society  meeting  in  Salisbury.  Thursday,  July  16,  7  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  The  Salisbury  Historical  Society  welcomes  Bill  Powers,  who  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aunt  Jennie  (1856-­ 1934).â&#x20AC;?  Aunt  Jennie  is  a  legend  in  the  Lake  Dunmore  area,  famous  for  her  teahouse  and  restaurants  at  the  lake  and  the  Rutland  fair.  More  than  50  images  will  be  shown.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Starry,  Starry  Nightâ&#x20AC;?  astronomy  event  in  Hubbardton.  Thursday,  July  16,  8-­11  p.m.,  +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂż HOG 6WDWH +LVWRULF 6LWH Stargaze  with  the  Green  Mountain  Alliance  of  Amateur  Astronomers,  who  bring  their  telescopes.  Comet  PanSTARRS,  discovered  in  2014,  may  be  YLVLEOH %ULQJ ELQRFXODUV EODQNHWV DQG Ă&#x20AC; DVKOLJKWV Marshmallows  provided.  Rain  event:  Inside  illus-­ WUDWHG SURJUDP &DOO WR FRQÂż UP â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back  to  the  Futureâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  16,  starting  at  dark,  Bristol  town  park.  The  Bristol  Rec  Department  brings  DQRWKHU VXPPHU RI 0RYLHV LQ WKH 3DUN Âż OP FODV sics  shown  outside  on  a  theater-­sized  screen.  Free.  Bring  a  blanket  and  bug  spray. Â

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family  Fridaysâ&#x20AC;?  craft  activity  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  July  17,  10  a.m.-­ noon,  Rokeby  Museum.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weekly  summer  make-­and-­take  craft  program.  Cost  $3  per  participant  or  free  with  museum  admission.  Info:  802-­877-­3406  or  rokeby@comcast.net.  Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  drop-­in  story  time  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  17,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library  garden.  Kids  from  birth  to  age  4  are  invited  to  enjoy  a  story  in  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  beautiful  garden.  Info:  388-­4097.

Special  story  hour  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  July  17,  10:30  a.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Lillian  Seibert  will  present  a  variety  of  songs  from  cultures  around  the  world,  incorporating  marionettes  and  audience  participa-­ tion  into  her  performance.  Neshobe  SOAR  Summerfest  in  Brandon.  Friday,  July  17,  5  p.m.,  Neshobe  School.  Annual  pig  roast  and  live  concert  with  music  by  Distant  Thunder.  A  culmination  of  the  SOAR  after-­school  and  summer  programs.

Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  July  17,  5  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surrounding  grounds.  John  Widmann,  municipal  carillonneur  in  Frederick,  Md.,  performs.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www. middlebury.edu/arts.  Family-­friendly  movie  night  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  17,  6:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Movies  selected  by  patrons;Íž  stop  by  the  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  room  to  vote  for  your  pick.  Info:  388-­4097.

Movie  night  in  Orwell.  Friday,  July  17,  7  p.m.,  Orwell  Free  Library.  Enjoy  a  superhero-­themed  movie.  Popcorn  and  drinks  served.  Free.  Info:  948-­2041.

Summer  Performance  Series  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  July  17,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Metropolitan  Opera  mezzo-­soprano  Meredith  Parsons  McComb  gives  a  Vermont  fare-­ well  concert,  remembering  her  career  in  story  and  song.  Free-­will  offering  appreciated. Â

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18

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Green  Mountain  Club  paddle  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  July  18,  time  and  meeting  place  TBA.  The  GMC  Bread  Loaf  6HFWLRQ KRVWV D PRGHUDWH SDGGOH RQ Ă&#x20AC; DW ZDWHU RQ Little  Otter  Creek  and  Kingsland  Bay.  Bring  your  own  canoe  or  kayak,  paddles  and  PFD  (required).  Info:  vtrevda@yahoo.com  or  802-­388-­4894.  More  at  www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

Bake  and  hot  dog  sale  in  East  Middlebury.

Saturday,  July  18,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church.  Pies,  breads,  cookies,  hot  dogs,  baked  beans.

Art  on  the  Green  craft  fair  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  18,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.  Middlebury  town  green.  Middlebury  Studio  School  fundraiser  featuring  works  by  local  artists  and  MSS  teachers  and  VWXGHQWV SOXV VRPH RI 9HUPRQWÂśV Âż QHVW FUDIWV people.  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities,  turns  at  the  pottery  wheel  and  a  chance  to  win  a  free  pottery  class.  Info:  middleburystudioschool.org.

Morgan  horse  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  18,  10  a.m.-­noon,  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse,  Main  Street.  Children  4-­8  can  learn  about  Morgans  and  their  foals  with  a  fun  activity.  Donations  appreciated.  Info:  388-­1639  or  www.morganhorse.com/museum.

Historical  crafts  and  skills  demonstrations  in  Addison.  Saturday,  July  18,  1:30-­3:30  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site.  Site  interpreter  Karl  Crannell  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blast  From  the  Past:  How  They  Made  It  in  New  France,â&#x20AC;?  a  hands-­on  demon-­ stration  of  the  crafts  and  skills  practiced  by  those  living  here  on  the  frontier  of  New  France.  Info:  759-­2412.  Goshen  Gallop  10K  in  Goshen.  Saturday,  July  18,  4-­6:30  p.m.,  Blueberry  Hill  Inn.  Rugged  10K  course  on  the  dirt  roads  in  Goshen  and  the  packed  soil  trails  in  the  Moosalamoo  National  Recreation  Area.  Challenging  event  for  runners  of  all  abilities.  Followed  by  a  meal,  awards  and  music.  Ukulele  workshop  and  house  concert  in  Bristol.

Saturday,  July  18,  5-­9:30  p.m.,  883  Monkton  Road.  With  blues  guitarist,  singer  and  ukulele  maven  Del  Rey.  Workshop  at  5  p.m.,  potluck  supper  at  6:30  p.m.  and  concert  at  7:30  p.m.  Reservations  and  information:  453-­4613.  Addison  County  Community  Trust  25th  anniver-­ sary  celebration  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  18,  6  p.m.,  Woodchuck  Cider,  Exchange  Street.  ACCT  will  hold  a  celebration  and  silent  auction  to  PDUN WKH QRQSUR¿ WœV \HDUV RI SURYLGLQJ DIIRUG able  housing  and  conserving  land  in  the  county.

Britt  Connors  &  Bourbon  Renewal  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  July  18,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Singer/songwriter  Britt  Connors  blends  blues,  folk  and  country  with  jazz  voicings  and  pop  sensibilities.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  recom-­ mended  at  802-­247-­4295  or  info@brandon-­music. net.  Swing  dance  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  July  18,  8  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  LC  Jazz,  a  17-­piece  Big  Band,  plays  great  music  for  dancing  or  listening.  Adults  VHQLRUV VWXGHQWV DFWLYH PLOLWDU\ %HQH¿ WV the  town  hall  and  LC  Jazz  youth  scholarships.  Info:  www.brandontownhall.org  or  802-­247-­5420.

Venetian  scenes â&#x20AC;&#x153;SAN  GIORGIO  MAGGIOREâ&#x20AC;?  is  among  a  collection  watercolor  sketches  of  Venice  that  Sarah  Wesson  will  show  at  her  studio  during  the  Middlebury  Arts  Walk  on  Friday,  July  10,  from  5-­7  p.m.  Wessonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  studio  is  at  #204  in  the  Battell  Block  in  downtown  Middlebury.

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19

SUNDAY

Champâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Challenge  for  Cystic  Fibrosis  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  July  19,  8  a.m.,  Basin  Harbor  Club.  A  40-­mile  fundraising  bike  ride  for  advanced  cyclists,  8-­mile  course  for  recreational  riders  and  families,  or  a  5K  walk/run.  BBQ  luncheon  on  the  shore  of  Lake  &KDPSODLQ ,QIR ZZZ FĂ&#x20AC; I RUJ FKDPSV FKDOOHQJH cf.

Revolutionary  War  living  history  program  in  Hubbardton.  Sunday,  July  19,  1-­2:15  p.m.,  +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂż HOG 6WDWH +LVWRULF 6LWH $ Hubbardton  resident  from  1775  â&#x20AC;&#x153;comes  to  lifeâ&#x20AC;?  to  talk  with  visitors  about  the  Battle  of  Hubbardton  and  life  in  the  path  of  war,  leading  a  walk  to  the  East  Hubbardton  Cemetery  and  back.  Info:  802-­273-­2282.

Presentation  on  ancient  crops  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  July  19,  3  p.m.,  Rokeby  Museum.  Fred  Wiseman  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeds  of  Renewal,â&#x20AC;?  in  which  he  recounts  his  efforts  to  track  down  and  rein-­ troduce  crops,  such  as  Abenaki  rose  corn  and  Algonquin  squash,  that  are  now  locally  extinct.  Entrance  fee  $2  or  free  with  museum  admission.  Info:  802-­877-­3406.

Jul

20

MONDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Monday,  July  20,  10:30  a.m.,  Cubbers  Restaurant.  CVAA  sponsors  this  monthly  11  a.m.  luncheon  featuring  down-­home  cooking  and  friendly  service.  Menu  TBA.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  July  20,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  Weekly  summer  band  concert  by  the  Vergennes  City  Band.

Jul

21

TUESDAY

Green  Mountain  Club  dawn  photogra-­ phy  walk  in  Addison  County.  Tuesday,  July  21,  6  a.m.,  location  TBD.  The  GMC  Bread  Loaf  Section  will  hold  an  hour-­long  explo-­ ration  of  the  Vermont  landscape  in  early  morning  light,  followed  by  coffee  at  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant  in  Middlebury.  Contact  leader  Beth  Eliason  for  meet-­ ing  place:  802-­989-­3909.  More:  www.gmcbread-­ loaf.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop  Motionâ&#x20AC;?  youth  media  lab  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  21,  9  a.m.-­noon,  Ilsley  Library.  First  day  of  a  four-­day  movie  camp.  Advance  registra-­ tion  required:  388-­4097.

Senior  luncheon  and  foot  care  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  21,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Home  Health  foot  care  clinic  at  10  a.m.,  followed  by  a  CVAA-­sponsored  noon  lunch  of  cream  of  broccoli  soup,  crackers,  turkey  club  on  hoagie  roll,  tossed  salad,  potato  salad  and  double-­chocolate  mousse  with  topping.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  802-­388-­1946.

Pre-­K/kindergarten  story  time  in  East  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  21,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  Sarah  Partridge  Library,  431  East  Main  St.  Weekly  summer  story  and  take-­home  craft  time  for  young  children.  Info:  388-­7588.

Ukulele  lessons  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  21,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Dayve  Huckett  of  the  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center  will  teach  kids  in  grades  K-­2,  accompanied  by  an  adult,  to  play  ukulele.  Advance  registration  required:  388-­4097.

Comic  book  workshop  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  21,  1:30-­3  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  9  and  older  are  invited  to  learn  to  write  and  draw  their  own  comic  books  with  Ericc  Cram.  Advance  registration  required:  388-­4097. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Animal  Heroesâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Orwell.  Tuesday,  July  21,  3  p.m.,  Orwell  Free  Library.  Local  game  warden  Rob  6WHUOLQJ EULQJV KLV FULPH Âż JKWLQJ GRJ &URFNHWW WR show  kids  what  it  takes  to  be  an  animal  hero.  Info:  948-­2041.

The  Great  Brandon  Auction.  Tuesday,  July  21,  S P &HQWUDO 3DUN %HQH¿ W IRU WKH %UDQGRQ Chamber  of  Commerce  offering  goods  and  VHUYLFHV DWWLF WUHDVXUHV QHZ DUW JLIW FHUWL¿ FDWHV antiques,  furniture  and  more.  Rain  or  shine.  Preview  at  2  p.m.  Terms:  cash  or  good  check.  Info:  247-­6401.

Ukulele  lessons  for  tweens  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  21,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  9  or  older  (9-­13  accompanied  by  an  adult)  are  invited  to  learn  to  play  ukulele  with  Lloyd  H.  Miller.  Advance  registration  required  at  the  Adult  Circulation  desk.  Info:  388-­4097. Â

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Taradiddle  performance  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  22,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Who  will  save  the  day?  Join  Taradiddle  for  an  exploration  in  story  and  song.  Tickets  available  at  the  Youth  Services  desk  two  weeks  in  advance.  Info:  388-­4097.

Warren  Kimble  gallery  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  22,  noon,  Henry  Sheldon  Museum.  Vermont  artist  Warren  Kimble  talks  about  the  exhibit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Warren  Kimble  All-­American  Artist:  An  Eclectic  Retrospective.â&#x20AC;?  Free  with  museum  admis-­ sion.  Info:  802-­388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmu-­ seum.org.  Recreation  activities  for  kids  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  22,  12:30-­1:30  p.m.,  Bristol  town  park,  near  the  playground.  Join  the  Bristol  Rec  Department  for  a  teddy  bear  picnic.  Free  lunch  included.  Weather  permitting.  Info:  453-­5885.   Wednesday  Workshop  for  kids  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  22,  2-­4:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  Kids  8  and  older  are  invited  take  part  in  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maker  Space  Jitterbots.â&#x20AC;?  Create  little  bots  out  of  recycled  materials  and  have  them  jitter  and  move  about.  Snack  provided.  Sign  up  required  at  453-­2366  or  lmlkids009@gmail.com.

Lions  Club  auction  in  Vergennes.  Wednesday,  July  22,  6  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School  gymna-­ sium.  Annual  live  auction  with  goods,  services  DQG JLIW FHUWLÂż FDWHV SOXV Ă&#x20AC; HD PDUNHW WDEOH DQG silent  auction.  Preview  at  5:30  p.m.  To  donate  an  item,  call  802-­545-­8181  or  802-­989-­5305.  Funds  support  Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  community  projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who  Will  Save  Brandon?â&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Wednesday,  July  22,  6:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  Rutlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Summer  Youth  Theater  performs  this  improvised  audience  participation  play  to  honor  librarians  from  the  Brandon  library.  Adults  $4,  seniors/students/active  military  $3.  Info:  www. brandontownhall.org  or  802-­247-­5420.

Band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  22,  7  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Weekly  summer  band  concert  on  the  gazebo.  Bring  a  lawn  chair  or  blan-­ ket,  and  a  picnic  dinner.

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NER  Vermont  Reading  Series  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  22,  7-­8  p.m.,  Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hungry   Mind.  The  New  England  Review  welcomes  Vermont  writers  Michael  Coffey,  Penelope  Cray  and  Rebecca  Makkai,  who  will  read  from  their  work.  Free.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom  and  Unity:  The  Vermont  Movieâ&#x20AC;?  screening  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  July  22,  7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Showing  Part  4,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doers  and  Shapers.â&#x20AC;?  Popcorn  served.  Info:  www.plattlib.org  or  802-­897-­2647.

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THURSDAY

Adult  education  orientation  and  enroll-­ ment  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  23,  9:30  a.m.-­11:30  p.m.,  Vermont  Adults  Learning,  282  Boardman  St.  Vermont  Adult  Learning  invites  adults  inter-­ ested  in  completing  their  educational  goals  to  come  learn  more  about  requirements  to  earn  a  high  school  diploma,  SUHSDUH IRU FROOHJH RU JDLQ D *(' FHUWL¿ FDWH 2SHQ WR all  adults  16  or  older.  Advance  signup  is  recommended:  388-­4392,  addisoninfo@vtadultlearning.org  or  in  person.

Itsy  Bitsy  Yoga  drop-­in  program  for  kids  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  23,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Kids  from  birth  to  4  years  are  invited  to  participate.  Info:  388-­4097.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  craft  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;book  bitesâ&#x20AC;?  drop-­in  time  in  East  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  23,  3:30-­5  p.m.,  Sarah  Partridge  Library,  431  East  Main  St.  Elementary-­age  chil-­ dren  are  invited  for  craft  time,  while  tweens  and  teens  are  invited  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;book  bites.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  388-­7588.  Lego  Night  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  July  23,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  kids  ages  5  and  up.  Info:  www. plattlib.org  or  802-­897-­2647. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greater  Tunaâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  23,  8  p.m.,  A.R.T.  Black  Box  Theater,  Hannaford  Career  Center.  Hilarious  two-­man  off-­Broadway  hit,  starring  Steve  Small  and  Harry  McEnerney,  about  Tuna,  the  third-­small-­ est  town  in  Texas.  Tickets  $22,  available  at  802-­382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  through  Aug.  2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;?  on  screen  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  23,  starting  at  dark,  Bristol  town  park.  The  Bristol  Rec  Department  brings  another  summer  of  Movies  in  the  Park,  ¿ OP FODVVLFV VKRZQ RXWVLGH RQ D WKHDWHU VL]HG VFUHHQ Free.  Bring  a  blanket  and  bug  spray. Â

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his  coat  of  many  colors.  Tickets  $10,  available  at  the  THT  ER[ RI¿ FH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ $OVR RQ July  25.

Summer  Performance  Series  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  July  24,  7:30-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Presenting  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  Celtic  Mass  for  Peace,  Songs  for  the  Earth.â&#x20AC;?  Vermont  composer  Sam  Guarnacciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  setting  of  the  poetry  of  Philip  Newell,  with  instrumental  and  vocal  ensembles.  Free.  Free-­will  donations  appreciated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greater  Tunaâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  24,  8  p.m.,  A.R.T.  Black  Box  Theater,  Hannaford  Career  Center.  Hilarious  two-­man  off-­Broadway  hit,  starring  Steve  Small  and  Harry  McEnerney,  about  Tuna,  the  third-­smallest  town  in  Texas.  Tickets  $22,  available  at  802-­382-­9222  or  www. townhalltheater.org.  Runs  through  Aug.  2.

FRIDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family  Fridaysâ&#x20AC;?  craft  activity  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  July  24,  10  a.m.-­noon,  Rokeby  Museum.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weekly  summer  make-­and-­take  craft  program.  Cost  $3  per  participant  or  free  with  museum  admission.  Info:  802-­877-­3406  or  rokeby@comcast.net.  Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  drop-­in  story  time  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  24,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library  garden.  Kids  from  birth  to  age  4  are  invited  to  enjoy  a  story  in  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  beautiful  garden.  Info:  388-­4097.

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  24,  11:30  a.m.,  Middlebury  VFW.  CVAA  invites  seniors  60  and  older  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breakfast  for  Lunch,â&#x20AC;?  featuring  pancakes  with  Vermont  maple  syrup,  scrambled  eggs  with  Canadian  bacon  and  cheese,  sausage  patty,  spinach  quiche  with  onions,  fresh  fruit  salad  and  banana  bread.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free Â

L IV E M US I C

Character  study JOSEPH  BATTELL  (1835-­1915),  a  prominent  Middlebury  citizen,  is  featured  in  local  historian  David  Haward  Bainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  presentation,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Abun-­ dant  Life  and  Curious  Death  of  Joseph  Battell,â&#x20AC;?  on  Sunday,  July  12,  at  4  p.m.,  at  the  Ripton  Com-­ munity  Church. Â

transportation  with  ACTR:  388-­1946.

Arts  Walk  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  July  24,  5-­7  p.m.,  down-­ town  Vergennes.  Summer  event  on  the  fourth  Friday  of  each  month,  with  receptions  and  artwork  displayed  at  participating  businesses  around  town.  Info:  info@ creativespacegallery.org.

Carillon  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  July  24,  5  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surrounding  grounds.  Sergei  Gratchev,  instructor  and  carillonneur  in  Hulst,  Netherlands,  and  at  the  Middlebury  Summer  Russian  School,  performs.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  Table  of  Grace  free  community  meal  in  Vergennes.

Friday,  July  24,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Served  monthly,  open  to  all.  July  menu:  cold  ham,  salads,  bread  and  dessert.  Bring  friends.

Family-­friendly  movie  night  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  24,  6:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Movies  selected  by  patrons;Íž  stop  by  the  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  room  to  vote  for  your  pick.  Info:  388-­4097. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joseph  and  the  Amazing  Technicolor  Dreamcoatâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  24,  7  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  young  cast  of  THTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Young  Company  puts  a  new  spin  on  the  world-­famous  musical  about  Joseph  and Â

Shaded  Gray  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  6  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

LC  Jazz  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  July  10,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.

Second  Half  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  10,  9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

The  DuPont  Brothers  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  11,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Hamjob  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  11,  9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

Deb  Brisson  &  the  Hay  Burners  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  July  17,  7  p.m.,  Tourterelle.

Rick  Redington  &  Becca  Kodis  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  17,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.

The  Paul  Asbell  Jazz  Group  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  18,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.

Red  Hot  Juba  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  July  24,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.

Abby  Jenne  &  Bessette  Quartet  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  July  31,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  Shaded  Gray  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  30,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.

The  Eskimo  Brothers.  Friday,  July  31,  6  p.  m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

David  Bain  and  Mimi  Bain:  Roots,  Family  Style  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  31,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.

The  Horse  Traders  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Aug.  7,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.

BandAnna  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Aug.  21,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.

Starline  Rhythm  Boys  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Aug.  28,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.

Mellow  Yellow  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  Sept.  4,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.

PLG 2FWREHU D P S P %UDQGRQ &HQWUDO 3DUN Fresh  produce,  breads,  jams,  honey,  maple  products  and  crafts.  Info:  802-­273-­2655.

Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Summer  hours:  Wednesdays  and  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  outdoors  at  the  0DUEOH :RUNV 0D\ 2FWREHU /RFDO SURGXFH PHDWV fresh  breads,  granola,  prepared  foods,  maple  syrup  and  more.  Info:  www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org  or  on  Facebook.

Vergennes  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Thursdays,  3-­6:30  p.m.,  City  Park.  Rain  or  shine.

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

GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-­11  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury. &LWL]HQV IRU &RQVWLWXWLRQDO *RYHUQPHQW LQ %ULGSRUW 7KXUVGD\ 7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights.

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

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

BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  $3,000.  Food  available.  %HQH¿ WV YHWHUDQV VFKRODUVKLSV DQG FRPPXQLW\ SURJUDPV 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 %L[E\ 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ %RRN 6DOH 2WWHU &UHHN 5RRP Main  St.,  Vergennes.  Starting  April  18,  2015:  Monday-­ Friday,  2-­4:30  p.m.  (Thursday,  2-­6:45  p.m.);͞  and  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Proceeds  support  library  programs  and  materials.

Ilsley  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  First  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­2:30  S P 9HUPRQW 5RRP 2QJRLQJ VDOH LQ 7KH /DVW :RUG during  library  hours.  Info:  388-­4095.

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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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JoAnne Kenyon, NCTMB, LMT(NM)..... 388-0254 Be your best! Energy Balancing: Brennan Healing ScienceÂŽ, Quantum TouchÂŽ, Matrix EnergeticsÂŽ. Relaxing Integrative Massage. www.joanne.abmp.com

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Music  party THE  37TH  ANNUAL  Festival  on-­the-­Green,  a  gala  of  music  and  fun,  kicked  off  its  week-­long  run  on  Sunday  evening  with  a  blues  and  country  performance  by  Caroline  Rose  (top  left).  The  festival  hosted  two  evening  performance  and  a  noon-­time  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brown  Bag  Lunchâ&#x20AC;?  on  Monday,  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  at  the  Middlebury  Recreational  Park,  where  the  event  was  moved  last  year  in  anticipation  of  bridge  work  next  to  the  green.

Even  with  a  little  rain  on  Tuesday  afternoon,  the  crowds  were  ap-­ preciative  of  a  diverse  collection  of  entertainers.  They  included:  DERYH 5RZHQ *DOODQW RQ WKH Âż GGOH DQG &DOHE *DOODQW RQ WKH ERGKUDQ from  the  Canadian  folk-­fusion  trio  Ten  Strings  and  a  Goat  Skin;Íž  and  clockwise  from  there;Íž  bassist  Mike  Marcher  and  guitarist  Josh  Fulero  of  the  24th  Street  Wailers;Íž  Darlingside  band  members  Auyon  Mukharji,  left,  David  Senft,  Don  Mitchell  and  Harris  Paleltiner;Íž  Middle-­ bury  eight-­year-­old  Jacob  Walman  tossing  a  pin  to  versatile  juggler  Stephen  Gratto  on  a  unicycle;Íž  kids  singing  along  with  Rik  Palieri;Íž  The  24th  Street  Wailersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Josh  Fulero  singing  along  during  one  of  his  killer  guitar  solos;Íž  and  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Leslie  Caer  Amadora  plays  the  human  target  in  a  juggling  act  featuring  Stephen,  left,  and  15-­year-­ old  Schuyler  Gratto.  The  festival  continues  with  shows  Thursday  and  Friday  at  noon  and  Thursday  through  Saturday  at  7  p.m.  Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

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Street life THE  BRISTOL  FOURTH  of  July  Committee  pulled  off  another  successful  parade  this  past  Saturday,  with  many  imaginative  Ă&#x20AC;RDWV HQWHUWDLQLQJ EDQGV ORFDO FRORU FORZQV ÂżUH trucks  and  more.  Many  of  those  marching  or  ULGLQJ HPEUDFHG WKLV yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  theme:  Mardi  Gras.  Organizers  say  Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Independence  Day  parade  is  one  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  longest-­running  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  if  not  the  single  oldest  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  parades.

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

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Middlebury  Studio  School,  a  F QRQSURÂżW RIIHUV ERWK FKLO-­ drenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  adult  pottery  and  art  classes.  There  are  week-­long  art  camps  and  pottery  classes  for  chil-­ dren  this  summer.  Adult  art  classes  include  Oils,  Watercolors,  Mixed  Media  Drawing,  Thursday  Morn-­ ing  Clay  Hand  Building,  Wednesday  Evening  Pottery  on  the  Wheel,  and  Visual  Story  Telling.  Teens  are  wel-­ come  in  adult  classes.

To  learn  more  about  Middlebury  Studio  School,  visit  the  website,  middleburystudioschool.org.

To  register,  or  for  more  informa-­ tion,  contact  Barbara  Nelson  at  ewal-­ dewald@aol.com  or  802-­247-­3702.

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MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  10th  an-­ nual  Art  on  the  Green,  Middlebury  Studio  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  craft  fair  fun-­ draiser,  is  on  Saturday,  July  18,  from  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.  on  the  Middlebury  town  green  by  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church.

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Black-andwhite photos on exhibit in Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Edgewater  Gallery  in  Middlebury  presents  the  stunning  and  thought-­provoking  July  exhibition   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last  Leaf,â&#x20AC;?  a   striking  show  of  black-­and-­white  photographs  by  James  P.  Blair.  This  new  body  of  work  explores  the  complexity  and  fragility  of  nature  and  our  impact  upon  it.  An  opening  reception  with  refreshments  is  on  Friday,  July  10,  from  5-­7  p.m.

The  exhibition  has  been  developing  VLQFH DIWHU %ODLUÂśV ÂżUVW PDMRU environmental  assignment  for  Na-­ tional  Geographic.  Throughout  the  years  his  coverage  on  this  topic  has  raised  awareness  about  humansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  abil-­ ity  to  control  the  damage  they  are  do-­ LQJ WR WKH HDUWK DQG KDV VROLGLÂżHG WKH feeling  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;w  e  have  now  entered  an  era  where  what  we  do,  or  what  we  do  not  do,  now,    in  this  generation,  will  be  the  determining  factor  in  shaping  the  future  of  our  planet.â&#x20AC;?

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/,1&2/1 ² &RQJUDWXODWLRQV WR &DPS =HQR FDPSHUV RQ WKHLU ÂżUVW place  win  in  the  Bristol  Fourth  of  July  3DUDGH ,W ZDV D IDQWDVWLF Ă&#x20AC;RDW Plan  a  visit  to  the  Lincoln  Histori-­ cal  Society  and  review  their  new  dis-­ play,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ladies  of  Lincoln.â&#x20AC;?  The  soci-­ etyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  meeting  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  Aug.  9,  at  2  p.m.  at  the  mu-­ seum,  which  is  open  the  second  and  fourth  Sundays  of  each  month  from  noon-­4  p.m.  and  by  appointment.  For  additional  information,  please  call  453-­2807.

The  Lincoln  Library  board  meet-­ ing  will  be  held  on  Monday,  July  13,  at  6:30  p.m.  Board  meetings  are  held  on  the  second  Monday  of  each  month  and  are  open  to  all.

Family  Program:  Storyteller  Mi-­ chael  Caduto  will  be  at  Holley  Hall  in  Bristol  on  Wednesday,  July  15,  at Â

$'',621 &2817< ² 7KH IRO-­ lowing  students  at  the  Community  College  of  Vermont  were  recently  awarded  associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degrees:  Mallory  Anderson  of  Middlebury,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;LAST  LEAF,â&#x20AC;?  AN  exhibit  of  black-­and-­white  leaf  photographs  by  Kara  Bradford  of  Addison,  Lindsay  James  P.  Blair,  is  on  display  at  Edgewater  Gallery  in  Middlebury  during  Carl  of  Bridport,  Amanda  Demilt  of  July.  An  opening  reception  is  on  Friday,  July  10,  from  5-­7  p.m.  during  the  Bristol,  Janette  Dumont  of  Ferris-­ Middlebury  Arts  Walk. burgh,  Dale  Eriksen  of  Vergennes,  Laura  Ferguson  of  Middlebury,  Kay-­ For  m ore  i nformation  c all  8 02-­458-­ nothing  should  be  taken  for  granted.  Light  bites  from  3  Squares  CafĂŠ  in  0098,  email  i  nfo@edgewatergallery-­ OD *DXGHWWH RI 1RUWK )HUULVEXUJK  visit  e  dgewatergallery-­vt. Matthew  Harder  of  Vergennes,  Vergennes  will  be  served  during  the  vt.com  or  Megan  Hotte  of  Shoreham,  Trevor  com.   reception. Â

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The  Challenge  Race  follows  a  3-­mile  triangular  course  that  includes  some  of  most  beautiful  scenery  on  Lake  Champlain.  The  event  has  divi-­ sions  for  all  types  of  human-­powered  rowboats,  canoes,  kayaks  and  paddle-­ boards,  and  for  teams  in  rowing  gigs  and  skiffs.

Registration  starts  at  9:30  a.m.  and  the  race  begins  at  11.  The  registration  fee  of  $25  per  person  includes  mu-­ seum  admission  for  the  racer  and  two  spectators.  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Community  Rowing  Club  will  host  a  free  buffet  lunch  for  all  par-­ ticipants  after  the  race.

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S P &RPH HQMR\ KLV IXQ DQG IXQQ\ animal  stories.  The  program  includes  original  Earth  music  from  his  CD  â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  One  Earth:  Songs  for  the  Gen-­ erations,â&#x20AC;?  as  well  as  stories  from  his  newly  released  CDs  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Rainbow  *DUGHQ´ DQG Âł7KH :LVGRP RI 1D-­ ture.â&#x20AC;?  This  is  a  5-­Town  Library  pre-­ sentation  funded  by  three  grants  from  the  Vermont  Department  of  Libraries  and  sponsored  by  the  Lincoln,  Bristol  and  Starksboro  libraries.  It  is  free  and  open  to  all  families.

International  music  and  mari-­ onettes  will  be  at  the  Lincoln  Library  on  Friday,  July  17,  at  10:30  a.m.  with  Lillian  Seibert.  Lillian  is  a  music  student  at  Berklee  College  of  Music  in  Boston,  where  she  is  focusing  on  opera.  She  will  present  a  variety  of  songs  from  a  multitude  of  cultures  in-­ corporating  marionettes  and  her  audi-­

ence.  It  is  sure  to  interest  anyone  from  2  months  to  200  years.  This  special  story  hour  for  all  ages  will  include  stories  from  around  the  world.

The  library  Toddler/Preschool  Sto-­ ry  Time,  held  at  10:30  a.m.  each  Fri-­ day  morning,  will  be  held  throughout  July,  but  not  in  August.  Chess  Club  will  resume  in  Septem-­ ber.  Keep  on  playing!

The  Community  Room  exhibit  for  July/August  is  photos  taken  by  Helen  Turner.  Helen  has  been  taking  pho-­ tos  of  the  world  around  her  for  years.  Come  and  share  in  her  love  of  nature.  Here  we  are  in  July  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  what  comes  next?  Hill  Country  Holiday  and  our  â&#x20AC;&#x153;hugeâ&#x20AC;?  parade.  Got  any  ideas?  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  sure  Lincoln  Sports  will  welcome  ideas  and  folks  to  help  carry  them  out.  Help  celebrate  community  in  our  very  special  town  of  Lincoln.

Community  College  of  Vermont  names  recent  grads

Champlain  boat  race  set  for  July  12 FERRISBURGH  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Get  ready,  get  set  â&#x20AC;Ś  the  annual  Lake  Champlain  Challenge  Race  takes  place  on  Sun-­ day,  July  12,  at  the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum  in  Ferrisburgh.  Rowers  and  boating  enthusiasts  from  9HUPRQW ZLOO EH MRLQHG WKLV \HDU E\ visiting  teams  from  Massachusetts,  Maine  and  Picton,  Ontario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bring  your  rowboat,  canoe,  kayak  or  paddleboard,  and  get  your  friends  DQG IDPLO\ WR MRLQ \RX ´ VD\V 1LFN Patch,  director  of  outdoor  education.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  would  like  to  use  one  of  our  boats,  call  ahead  to  sign  up.  We  have  D IHZ FDQRHV DYDLODEOH RQ D ÂżUVW FRPH basis.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  fun  event  for  people  at  all Â

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School Briefs Sarah  Allen,  granddaughter  of  Charlie  and  Mary  Jane  Lowman  of  Panton,  was  named  to  the  Marist  College  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  for  the  spring  2015  semester.