June 12, 2014 a section

Tearful adieu

Crunch time

Monkton Central School aide Lil Cota is retiring after 39 years. See the story on Page 3A.

The MUHS boys’ lax team lost, but two Tigers won at the D-II track meet. See Sports, Page 1B.

80th reunion A member of the Middlebury College class of 1934 paid a visit to her alma mater. See Page 11A.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 24

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, June 12, 2014 â—† 44 Pages

High School Graduations

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Students  earn  diplomas  after  suspending  studies MOUNT  ABRAHAM  UNION  High  School  seniors  march  into  the  tent  for  their  commencement  exercises  Saturday  morning  in  Bristol.  Mount  Abraham  graduated  123  students  during  the  ceremony.

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  June  12,  2014

At OCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operas, covers play key role

Understudies always get to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;strut their stuffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By  PHOEBE  LEWIS  true  spotlight.  The  audience  roared  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Imagine  responded  enthusiastically,  roared  watching  weeks  of  rehearsals  of  with  laughter  at  the  hilarious  end  of  an  opera,  memorizing  three  hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  WKH ÂżUVW DFW DQG ZHUH DZHG E\ WKH worth  of  music  backstage,  and  power  of  the  castsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  voices. learning  blocking  by  watching  )ROORZLQJ WKHLU ÂżQDO ERZ WKH others  perform  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  all  for  the  chance  cover  cast  mingled  with  the  audience  of  performing  a  leading  role.  in  the  theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  atrium,  still  glowing  Now  imagine  being  thrust  onto  from  their  performance.   Michael  the  stage  after  just  two  nights  of  Miller,  the  cover  for  Taddeo  and  rehearsal  with  the  entire  cast.  the  youngest  cast  member  at  age  Such  is  the  life  of  cover  performers,  20,  was  thrilled  to  have  made  his  the  operatic  role  otherwise  known  professional  debut.  as  an  understudy.  Operatic  covers  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight  was  entirely  a  blast.  memorize  lines  and  staging  without  My  colleagues  and  I  were  having  stepping  foot  on  stage,  yet  must  fun  up  there.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cool  because  even  be  readily  available  to  though  we  had  very  little  go  on  should  the  main  rehearsal  time,  when  we  singer  be  unable  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight went  up  we  had  fun  and  was entirely perform.  let  the  music  tell  us  what  For  many  covers,  a blast. My to  do.  It  was  just  pure  HQWLUH VKRZV ZLOO ÂżQG joy.â&#x20AC;? colleagues them  backstage  or  A  GROWING  nearby,  awaiting  a  call  to  and I were REPUTATION race  on  stage.  But  once  having fun The  Opera  Company  cast,  they  rarely  have  up there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of  Middlebury  may  the  chance  to  perform  be  the  smallest  opera  cool because on  stage.  company  in  the  country,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  coach  a  big  role  even though with  around  200  seats  in  like  this  takes  a  long  we had very the  Town  Hall  Theater  time,â&#x20AC;?  artistic  director  little rehearsal as  compared  to  the  710  of  the  Opera  Company  seats  in  neighboring  of  Middlebury  Doug  time, when Opera  North  of  Lebanon,  Anderson  explained.  we went up N.H.,  but  its  reputation  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  (they)  will  we had fun has  been  growing  in  probably  never  go  on.â&#x20AC;? statute  since  its  debut  and let the Not  so  with  the  11  years  ago.  Because  Opera  Company  of  music tell us of  the  high  quality  of  Middlebury.   As  with  what to do. It performances  and  the  some  smaller  opera  was just pure camaraderie  developed  companies,  covers  between  the  cast  and  the  with  the  OCM  are  joy.â&#x20AC;? community,  competition  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michael Miller for  the  parts  has  become  guaranteed  one  night  of  performance  per  run,  increasingly  intense.  so  that  even  if  the  main  performers  Those  hoping  to  sing  in  the  never  miss  a  night,  they  are  still  able  summer  performance  for  OCM  to  display  their  hard  work.  PXVW ÂżUVW EUDYH DQ DXGLWLRQ WKDW WKLV At  the  end  of  a  two-­week  run  of  winter  drew  more  than  500  auditions  Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  opera  The  Italian  Girl  in  in  New  York  City  and  in  Middlebury  Algiers,  the  cover  cast  performed  for  the  handful  of  roles.  Professional  last  Friday  night  to  a  full  house.  singers  who  auditioned  hailed  from  In  keeping  with  most  cover  Michigan,  Boston,  Montreal  and  performances,  the  singers  were  Vermont. accompanied  by  a  single  piano,  For  those  chosen  for  cover  roles,  which,  though  less  of  an  orchestral  the  actors  must  accept  the  notion  presence,  gave  their  voices  the  that  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  doing  a  lot  of  work  for Â

JESSICA  RENFRO  PERFORMS  with  fellow  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ&#x20AC;?  understudies  Michael  Miller,  left,  and  Ryne  Cherry  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater  last  week.  The  understudies  performed  one  show  of  the  operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  two-­weekend  run.

Photo  by  Max  Kraus

not  as  much  glory.  To  counter  that,  Anderson  says  allowing  covers  one  live  performance  not  only  provides  them  a  venue  to  showcase  their  hard  work,  but  also  leads  to  a  better  cover  cast.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  get  better  covers  if  you  let  them  perform.  I  can  tell  a  cover  singer  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  get  pictures,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  able  to  tell  people  you  sang  that  role  at  the  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  so  they  really  get  something  out  of  it.  $QG ZH JHW WHUULÂżF FRYHUV ZKR DQ\ one  of  them,  could  have  gone  on  opening  night  and  been  absolutely  WHUULÂżF ´ NO  SMALL  TASK Being  a  cover  is  no  small  task.  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  production  of  The  Italian  Girl  in  Algiers  has  male  covers  also  singing  as  members  of  the  ensemble.  That  means  they  are  on  stage  every  night,  and  must  memorize  their  cover  roles  in  addition  to  their  ensemble  roles.  The  female  covers,  meanwhile,  had  never  sung  on  stage  until  shortly Â

SOPRANO  SUZANNE  RIGDEN,  center,  delivered  an  inspired  performance  of  her  character  Elvira  in  the  Op-­ era  Company  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cover  performance  last  Friday,  along  with  two  of  the  ensemble  cast.

Photo  by  Max  Kraus

before  their  performance,  as  they  had  been  preparing  off-­stage  for  the  duration  of  the  main  castâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rehearsal  process.   The  cover  blocking  rehearsal,  two  days  before  the  cover  SHUIRUPDQFH ZDV WKH ÂżUVW WLPH WKH cover  cast  had  worked  together  at  all.  The  very  next  day  was  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;liveâ&#x20AC;?  dress  rehearsal,  while  details,  movements  and  acting  were  still  being  worked  out.  To  complicate  things,  because  several  of  the  ensemble  actors  have  day  jobs,  there  were  several  empty  roles  in  the  rehearsals,  one  of  which  was  substituted  by  Cherry  Duke,  who  played  Isabella  in  the  main  cast.  Baritone  Ryne  Cherry,  a  singer  based  in  Boston  who  covered  the  lead  male  role  of  Mustafa,  described  FRYHULQJ ZLWK WKH 2&0 DV ÂłGHÂżQLWHO\ the  most  professional  experience  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  had  as  a  cover;Íž  most  true  to  the  real-­life  and  the  big  opera  houses  in  the  world.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  an  easy  taskâ&#x20AC;Ś  For  our  cover  performance  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  expected  to  pretty  much  know  what  the  principals  are  doing.â&#x20AC;?

Singing  in  the  ensemble  while  rehearsing  and  memorizing  the  role  of  Mustafa  has  proved  a  challenge,  he  added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  can  be  very  easy  for  your  brain  to  get  a  little  confused,â&#x20AC;?  Cherry  said  EHIRUH WKH FRYHUVÂś ÂżUVW UHKHDUVDO â&#x20AC;&#x153;Something  could  go  awryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you  could  very  easily  jump  to  the  other  part  in  the  show.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  why  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  to  be  sharp,  to  know  your  stuff,  and  make  sure  that  brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going,  because  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  about  the  brain  when  you  sing.â&#x20AC;?

For  cover  actors,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  just  part  of  the  job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within  one,  two,  rehearsals,  we  can  pick  it  up,â&#x20AC;?  said  soprano  Suzanne  Rigden,  a  bubbly  blonde  who  gave  a  WHUULÂżF DOPRVW PDQLF LQWHUSUHWDWLRQ of  her  character,  Elvira.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  fun  to  have  that  energy  on  stage  with  a  group  of  people.â&#x20AC;?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  a  lot  of  camaraderie  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  developed  between  the  two  casts  in  a  small  company.

Speaking  after  the  dress  rehearsal,  Miller,  a  sophomore  at  the  University  of  Michigan,  said  working  in  such  close  contact  with  the  lead  cast  has  been  an  integral  aspect  of  his  debut  experience.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  so  willing  to  help  us  out  and  talk  with  us  about  what  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  thinking  of  the  characterâ&#x20AC;Ś  and  also  working  with  us  outside  of  rehearsal  time  so  we  can  understand  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE  ITALIAN  GIRL  in  Algiersâ&#x20AC;?  understudies  Michael  Miller,  left,  Ryne  Cherry  and  Thorsteinn  à rbojĂśrnsson  rehearse  for  their  covers  perfor-­ mance  last  week.

Photo  by  Max  Kraus

going  on  with  the  character.â&#x20AC;?  A  FRESH  INTERPRETATION While  the  covers  work  to  follow  the  stage  directions  given  to  the  main  cast,  Anderson  is  also  interested  in  their  fresh  interpretations  of  the  opera. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  we  will  get  substantially  different  performances,â&#x20AC;?  Anderson  said  before  the  cover  performance.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  two  (Isabellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)  are  very  different  women,  very  different  kinds  of  people.  They  both,  fortunately,  have  gorgeous  mezzo  voices,  and  all  of  the  technique  that  it  takes  to  sing  that,  but  how  they  play  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;captivating  and  sexyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  inevitably  will  be  different  and  I  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  exciting.â&#x20AC;?

Anderson  said  that  the  cover  show,  with  tickets  offered  at  half-­ price,  still  guarantees  a  full  house.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  makes  people  in  Middlebury  want  to  see  the  show  twice.  They  really  enjoyed  the  show,  they  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  great,  and  they  want  to  come  see  completely  different  interpretations  by  different  singers,  so  quite  a  few  people  will  march  up  to  the  box  RIÂżFH DQG DVN WR EX\ WZR WLFNHWV one  for  the  opening  performance  and  one  for  the  covers,  which  is  great.â&#x20AC;?

For  Jessica  Renfro,  who  delivered  an  exciting  and  captivating  interpretation  of  Isabella,  the  intimacy  of  working  in  Middlebury  has  been  an  asset  throughout  the  rehearsal  process.  When  performing  on  such  a  small  stage,  she  said  after  the  dress  rehearsal,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;you  know  they  can  see  your  slightest  facial  expression  as  opposed  to  a  3,000-­seat  theater  where  you  have  to  act  more  with  your  body.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  nice,  though.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  nice  and  intimate.â&#x20AC;?

Working  with  the  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  was  an  H[FLWLQJ ÂżUVW IRU HDFK RI WKH ÂżYH covers,  and  though  the  cast  spans  years  of  experience  and  varying  backgrounds,  each  were  also  eager  to  return  for  another  performance  and  grateful  for  the  opportunity  to  preform  on  stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever  you  cover,  you  almost  never  get  to  perform,  so  you  always  have  it  in  the  back  of  your  head,  like,  I  think  I  could  do  it,â&#x20AC;?  Renfo  said  before  Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sold-­ RXW SHUIRUPDQFH WKHQ Ă&#x20AC;DVKHG D ELJ smile  and  added,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now  we  get  to  do  it.â&#x20AC;?

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  June  12,  2014  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  3A

Monkton  aide  says  goodbye  to  her  love

Merkel  gets  nod  for  Vt.  Chiefs  Assn. Â

Cota  will  return  as  mentor  next  year By  ZACH  DESPART MONKTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Lillian  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lilâ&#x20AC;?  Cota  thought  she  was  headed  for  a  nor-­ mal  day  at  Monkton  Central  School  on  Tuesday.  But  the  39-­year  veteran  instructional  aide  was  in  for  quite  the  surprise  when  she  arrived  in  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  gymnasium  to  a  luncheon  in  her  honor.

Relatives  and  colleagues  of  Cota,  who  is  retiring  at  the  end  of  this  year,  came  to  honor  Cota  for  her  service  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  present  her  with  an  enormous  strawberry  cake.

After  the  celebration,  the  still-­ teary-­eyed  Cota  sat  down  with  the  Independent  to  talk  about  her  long  career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thirty-­nine  years  later,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  loved  every  single  minute  of  it,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  never  dreaded  coming  back  after  a  vacation,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  never  dreaded  having  to  get  up  in  the  morning  to  come.  I  just  really,  really  love  my  job.â&#x20AC;? &RWD ÂżUVW FDPH WR WKH VFKRRO DV D volunteer,  while  one  of  her  sons  was  LQ WKH ÂżUVW JUDGH DW 0&6 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  came  in  one  day  a  week  for  an  hour,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  principal  came  in  one  day  and  said  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;would  you  be  interested  in  being  an  assistant?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? &RWD VDLG VKH ZDV KHVLWDQW DW ÂżUVW IHDULQJ VKH ZDV QRW TXDOLÂżHG WR teach  children,  but  eventually  came  around.  Four  decades  later,  she  still  feels  she  made  the  right  decision.

MONKTON  CENTRAL  SCHOOL  instructional  aide  Lillian  Cota,  left,  her  husband,  Greg,  and  school  Principal  Susan  Stewart  enjoy  a  special  lun-­ cheon  held  in  Cotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  honor  Tuesday  afternoon.  Cota  is  retiring  after  39  years  at  the  school.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  kids  are  absolutely  amazing,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  had  such  wonderful  experiences  with  them,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.

A  native  of  Randolph,  Cota  moved  to  Hinesburg  in  high  school  and  then  to  Monkton  during  the  late  1960s,  when  she  married  her  husband,  Greg.

Cota  said  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  miss  the  kids  the  most. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  going  to  miss  their  growth,  working  with  them,  seeing  their Â

MONKTON  CENTRAL  SCHOOL  instructional  aide  Lillian  Cota  shows  off  the  cake  that  was  presented  Tuesday  in  honor  of  her  retirement  after  39  years  at  the  school.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

smiles  when  they  see  me,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  given  all  this  love  for  so  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  gonna  miss  the  camaraderie  I  many  years,  what  am  I  going  to  give  have  with  so  many  people  here  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  love  to  now?â&#x20AC;?  Cota  asked.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  made  some  absolutely  wonder-­ But  Cota  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  stepping  away  ful  friends  that  will  hold  for  the  rest  from  Monkton  Central  School  com-­ of  my  life.â&#x20AC;? pletely.  Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  still  be  a  presence  in  She  said  there  were  too  many  hu-­ the  school  next  year. morous  and  memorable  moments  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  going  to  come  back  as  a  men-­ recount  from  her  time  at  the  school,  tor,  one  day  a  week,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  but  did  share  a  story  from  her  early  have  a  student  that  will  be  my  stu-­ days,  while  her  dent,  that  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  meet  two  sons  were  and  play  a  game  or  still  students  at  the  have  lunch  with.â&#x20AC;? school.  One  day,  Principal  Susan  one  of  her  sons,  Stewart,  the  last  in  a  clever  boy  with  a  line  of  principals  a  talent  for  story-­ Cota  served  under,  telling,  told  the  praised  her  for  her  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  principal  rapport  with  stu-­ that  his  thermos  dents. from  home  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  connection  ¿OOHG ZLWK YRGND she  has  with  the  and  orange  juice. kids  and  also  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  the  community  it,  but  he  was  a  is  very  strong,â&#x20AC;?  great  storyteller  Stewart  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;She  and  at  that  point  knows  them  well,  in  his  motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  life,  that  was  a  to  her  to  know  the  drink  she  might  things  that  are  of  have,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said,  interest  to  them,   LILLIAN  â&#x20AC;&#x153;LILâ&#x20AC;?  COTA VWLOO ÂżJKWLQJ EDFN and  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  very  car-­ laughter  after  all  ing  and  respectful  the  years.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  just  heard  those  two  with  them.â&#x20AC;? words  together.â&#x20AC;?

Cota  said  she  has  noticed  some  dif-­ Cota  said  that  one  of  her  favor-­ ferences  between  kids  today  and  kids  ite  parts  of  the  day  was  lunch  duty,  from  when  she  started  in  the  mid-­ which  she  did  in  each  of  her  39  years. 1970s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many  people  detest  it,  but  I  really  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids  now  come  in  with  way  more  enjoy  it  because  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  time  you  knowledge,  some  of  it  good  and  some  can  take  a  second  and  talk  with  a  stu-­ of  it  bad,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some  have  had  dent  or  make  a  comment,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  lots  of  experiences  in  life,  or  no  expe-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  just  get  the  time  to  visit.â&#x20AC;? riences  at  all.â&#x20AC;?

Since  sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  at  MCS  so  long,  Cota  said  that  the  student  body  Cota  has  seen  children  of  former  stu-­ at  MCS  is  also  more  diverse,  as  the  dents  matriculate.

WRZQ KDV EHFRPH PRUH DIĂ&#x20AC;XHQW â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three  years  ago  this  little  girl  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  either  had  lots  of  travel-­ came  and  we  just  looked  at  her  and  ing,  and  parents  that  cared  and  read  thought,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oh  my  gosh,  she  must  be  with  them,  or  they  have  parents  that  so-­and-­soâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  daughter,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said,  are  doing  all  they  can  just  to  put  food  adding  that  the  school  just  hired  as  on  the  table,  even  if  they  do  that,â&#x20AC;?  an  aide  another  former  student  of  Cota  said. hers.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  so  weird.â&#x20AC;?

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  disappointed  to  see  bullying  For  Cota,  whose  enthusiasm  for  occur  more  frequently  than  it  used  to. her  job  and  the  people  she  works  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  see  bullying  and  that  really  both-­ ZLWK LV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH H[FLWHG FD-­ ers  me,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  one  of  the  dence  of  her  voice,  there  is  a  tinge  of  things  I  was  going  to  take  a  class  on,  sadness  in  her  departure. to  better  understand.â&#x20AC;?

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Admittedly  old-­fashioned,  Cota  said  she  is  not  a  fan  of  the  role  fancy  electronic  devices  play  in  our  every-­ day  lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  really  dislike  all  the  technology,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said,  noting  her  teenage  grand-­ childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  obsession  with  their  iPods  and  cellphones.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  con-­ versations  we  used  to  have.â&#x20AC;?

In  retirement,  Cota  said  she  hopes  to  spend  more  time  with  her  husband. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  can  do  some  traveling,  but  not  anything  extensive,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  went  to  Florida  in  May  and  had  a  wonderful  time.â&#x20AC;?

But  Cota  said  that  the  couple  harbors  no  ambitions  to  retire  to  a  warmer  climate.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  Vermonters,  through  and  through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  both  very  home  people,â&#x20AC;?  Cota  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  us  being  any  place  but  right  here  in  Monkton.â&#x20AC;?

Zach  Despart  is  at  zachd@addi-­ sonindependent.com.

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY FAIRLEE  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vergennes  Police  Chief  George  Merkel  was  re-­ cently  elected  as  president  of  the  Vermont  Association  of  Chiefs  of  Police  and  honored  for  service  to  the  association.  Merkel  was  chosen  on  May  29  as  the  new  head  of  the  association  at  its  annual  convention,  which  was  held  at  the  Lake  Morey  Inn  in  Fairlee.  According  to  outgoing  presi-­ dent  Doug  Johnston,  S p r i n g -­ ÂżHOGÂśV SR-­ lice  chief,  M e r k e l  will  serve  a  one-­year  term  that  will  expire  at  the  2015  convention.

The  as-­ sociationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  CHIEF  GEORGE  MERKEL five-­dozen  members  also  chose  Merkel  to  receive  its  annual  award  for  work  on  behalf  of  the  association.  John-­ ston  said  it  goes  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  chief,  dur-­ ing  that  year,  that  made  the  best  contribution,  or  the  most  contribu-­ tion,  to  the  chiefsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  association.â&#x20AC;?

Johnston  said  the  chiefs  were  es-­ pecially  impressed  with  Merkelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;active  roleâ&#x20AC;?  to  persuade  lawmak-­ ers  not  to  legalize  marijuana,  as  well  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;being  fairly  new  to  the  chiefsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  association,  stepping  up  to  the  plate.â&#x20AC;?

Johnston  said  a  main  focus  of  the  association  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;educating  our  senators  and  representatives  so  they  can  make  sound  decisions  on  the  laws,â&#x20AC;?  as  well  as  promot-­ ing  cooperation  and  free  exchange  of  information  among  law  en-­ forcement  agencies,  encouraging  IULHQGVKLS DPRQJ SROLFH RIÂżFHUV and  educating  the  public.

An  additional  goal  during  the  upcoming  year  will  be  establish-­ ing  a  self-­sustaining  scholarship  fund,  he  said. Â

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Editor  entered  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Twilight  Zoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dear  Mr.  Lynn, I  would  like  to  take  a  moment  to  thank  you  for  inviting  Rod  Serling  to  ghost  write  your  latest  editorial,  ³$ PRUH YLEUDQW *23 YRLFH ZRXOG PDNH 9W VWURQJHU ´ $IWHU UHDGLQJ LW I  was  immediately  transported  to  the  7ZLOLJKW =RQH I  love  the  part  where  Rod  writes  WKDW MXVW EHFDXVH 5HS +HLGL 6FKHXHU-­ PDQQÂśV HGXFDWLRQ ÂżQDQFH UHIRUP proposals  are  DOA  in  the  Legisla-­ WXUH WKDW GRHVQÂśW QHFHVVDULO\ PHDQ WKH\ GRQÂśW KDYH PHULW 5RG REYLRXVO\ GLG KLV UHVHDUFK DQG VSHQW WKH VHFRQGV UHTXLUHG WR JR DOO WKH ZD\ EDFN WR 0D\ ZKHUH \RX GHGLFDWHG your  editorial  to  trashing  everything  she  says.

And  in  typical  Rod  Serling  fash-­ ion,  he  leaves  the  reader  wondering  what  comes  next.  Why  would  an  XQDEDVKHG OLEHUDO ZKRœV NLQGUHG VSLULWV RZQ WKH JRYHUQRUœV RI¿FH DQG HQWLUH /HJLVODWXUH ZDQW D 5HSXEOLFDQ anywhere  near  Montpelier?  I  hope  there  is  a  part  2  to  this  editorial.  I  FDQœW ZDLW WR UHDG ZKDW FRPHV QH[W 2K DQG E\ WKH ZD\ UHJDUGLQJ \RXU HGLWRULDO RI 0D\ , GRQœW OLNH $FW DQG HLWKHU %XW QRW EH-­ FDXVH RI P\ QLFH KRPH LQ 6WRZH EXW EHFDXVH RI P\ KRPH LQ 6KRUHKDP ZKHUH , RQFH ZLWQHVVHG WKH UHEDWHG HOHFWRUDWH EHLQJ WROG WR LJQRUH WKH VSHQGLQJ LQFUHDVHV UHEDWHV ZLOO protect  you.

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7KLV ZHHN P\ GDXJKWHU DQG VRPH 126  classmates  will  graduate  from  0LGGOHEXU\ 8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO ,W is  a  moment  of  transition,  coming  of  age,  leaving  the  world  of  childhood,  VWHSSLQJ LQWR WKH UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV DQG challenges  of  adult  life.  Parents,  fami-­ OLHV FRPPXQLW\ PHPEHUV ZLOO FHO-­ HEUDWH WKH DFKLHYHPHQW DV ZH VKRXOG I  hope  we  will  also  take  a  moment  to  WKDQN DQG FHOHEUDWH WKH SHRSOH ZKR PDGH WKLV DFKLHYHPHQW SRVVLEOH 0\ GDXJKWHU KDV EHHQ IRUWXQDWH WR spend  12  years  in  the  schools  of  the  Addison  Central  Supervisory  Union,  D FOXPV\ EXUHDXFUDWLF ODEHO IRU WKH most  important  common  endeavor  we  partake  in  as  a  community.  I  wish  , FRXOG VLQJOH RXW E\ QDPH HYHU\ WHDFKHU DGPLQLVWUDWRU OLEUDULDQ FRRN VHFUHWDU\ EXV GULYHU DQG RWKHU HPSOR\HH ZKR KDV FRQWULEXWHG WR WKH education  of  my  daughter  and  all  of  our  children.  Words  cannot  express  my  gratitude  to  them.

I  would  also  thank  every  parent  and  FRPPXQLW\ PHPEHU ZKR SDUWLFLSDWHG in  a  school  organization,  coached  a  VSRUWV WHDP VHUYHG RQ D VFKRRO ERDUG attended  a  student  performance,  EURXJKW IRRG WR D SRWOXFN KHOSHG with  homework,  or  just  made  sure  a  child  got  to  school  in  the  morning,  ev-­ eryone  who  in  any  way  demonstrated  that  the  education  of  our  children  PDWWHUV $QG , ZRXOG EH UHPLVV QRW WR DFNQRZOHGJH WKH RXWVWDQGLQJ MRE WKH Addison  Independent  does  in  cover-­ ing  all  aspects  of  school  activities,  K  through  12.

As  we  watch  the  proud  parade  of  127  graduating  seniors  march  from  the  high  school  to  the  Memorial  Sports  Center  on  Friday  morning  IRU WKHLU ¿QDO DVVHPEO\ DQG VLPLODU processions  across  the  country,  I  hope  we  will  all  applaud  their  achievement,  recognize  with  gratitude  the  work  of  so  many  people  who  made  that  DFKLHYHPHQW SRVVLEOH DQG JLYH RXU-­ VHOYHV D FROOHFWLYH SDW RQ WKH EDFN IRU FRQWULEXWLQJ WR DQG VXSSRUWLQJ VXFK D ¿QH DQG ZRUWK\ XQGHUWDNLQJ ZKDW LV VXUHO\ WKH EHVW RI RXU DFFRPSOLVK-­ ments  as  a  community. /LNH DQ\ SDUHQW , ZLOO EH IRFXVHG RQ P\ FKLOG EXW LW LV LQ WKH SOX-­ ral  form  of  that  simple  possessive  pronoun  that  the  meaning  of  the  day  LV PRVW FOHDUO\ VHHQ 7KHVH DUH RXU FKLOGUHQ DOO RI WKHP EHORQJ WR DOO RI XV /HWœV DOO NHHS XS WKH JRRG ZRUN Larry  Knowles Middlebury

Middlebury  has  SHGHVWULDQ Ă&#x20AC;DJV 0LGGOHEXU\ EHJDQ SLORWLQJ WKH XVH RI FURVVZDON VDIHW\ Ă&#x20AC;DJV DW WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ 3RVW 2IÂżFH RQ 0DLQ Street  last  week  as  part  of  Middle-­ EXU\ÂśV 6DIH 5RXWHV WR 6FKRRO LQLWLD-­ tives.  Pedestrians  wanted  additional  YLVLELOLW\ DW YXOQHUDEOH KLJK WUDIÂżF crosswalk  locations,  like  the  post  RIÂżFH WR UHGXFH DFFLGHQWV %ULJKWO\ FRORUHG \HOORZ Ă&#x20AC;DJV KDYH EHHQ SODFHG LQ D FRQWDLQHU DW HDFK HQG RI WKH SRVW RIÂżFH FURVV-­ (See  Letter,  Page  5A)

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Obituaries David Forman, 74, Lincoln

LINCOLN  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Benjamin  David  Forman,  74,  died  unexpectedly  Wednesday,  June  4,  2014.

David  was  born  Jan.  27,  1940,  in  Rochester,  N.Y.,  the  son  of  the  late  Edward  and  Irene  Forman.

David  was  a  graduate  of  Colgate  University  and  the  University  of  Vermont.  He  taught  at  Montclair  Academy  in  Montclair,  N.J.,  and  St.  Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  School  of  Texas  in  Dallas,  Texas,  and,  for  the  last  23  years  of  his  teaching  career,  at  Middlesex  School  in  Concord,  Mass.

He  married  Jean  McCleery  on  May  14,  1966.

David  enjoyed  bicycling,  bird  watching,  scuba  diving,  traveling,  schmoozing,  outdoor  activities  and  spending  time  with  his  grandchildren.

He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Jean  Forman  of  Lincoln,  Vt.,  and  Carlisle,  Mass.;Íž  and  his  two  daughters,  Karin  Varblow  and  husband  Roland  of  Oak  Hill,  Va.,  and  Suzanne  Twadell  and Â

husband  Peter  of  Marblehead,  Mass.  He  is  also  survived  by  his  grand-­ children,  Chloe  Twadell,  William  Twadell,  Thomas  Varblow  and  Heather  Varblow;͞  his  brother-­in-­law,  Ronald  Kahn;͞  his  niece,  Irene  Kahn;͞  his  nephews,  Edward  Kahn  and  Douglas  Kahn;͞  and  several  cousins.

He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents  and  a  sister,  Rachel  Gail  Forman  Kahn.

A  memorial  service  was  held  on  Monday,  June  9,  2014,  at  the  United  Church  of  Lincoln  in  Lincoln.  The  service  was  conducted  by  Rabbi  Ira  Schiffer  and  Rev.  David  Wood.

Memorial  contributions  may  be  made  to  the  Lincoln  Volunteer  Fire  Department  or  the  Lincoln  Library,  both  in  Lincoln,  Vt. Arrangements  are  under  the  direction  of  the  Sanderson-­ Ducharme  Funeral  Home.  Online  condolences  may  be  made  at  www.

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Clara Carroll, 89, Salisbury

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Theresa McDonough, 75, Salisbury SALISBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Theresa  Marie  McDonough,  age  75,  died  Thursday,  June  5,  2014,  at  Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  in  Burlington.

Theresa  was  born  in  Proctor,  Vt.,  on  Dec.  3,  1938.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Edward  and  Estelle  (Wright)  Gallipo.  She  grew  up  in  Pittsford  where  she  received  her  early  education  and  graduated  from  Pittsford  High  School,  class  of  1956.  Following  her  education,  she  worked  a  short  time  at  Proctor  Marble.  Afterward  she  joined  the  staff  at  National  Grange  Insurance  Company  in  Rutland  and  later  worked  at  Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Business  Forms.  She  was  an  independent  licensed  real  estate  broker  for  several  years  and  later  joined  the  staff  of  Vivian  Buzzell  Realty.  Theresa  was  the  bookkeeper  for  the  family  busi-­ ness,  McDonoughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Auto  Body,  for  38  years.  In  her  later  career,  she  worked  several  years  as  a  customer  service  representative  at  the  Brandon  Bank  and  11  years  as  an  intervention  specialist  at  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School,  retiring  in  2001.  She  was  an  active  member  of  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Brandon.  She  was  an  avid  golfer  and  was  a  member  of  the  Neshobe  Golf  Club.  She  enjoyed  bowling,  bingo  and  her  weekly  card  games  and  breakfasts Â

with  the  girls.  She  was  a  wonder-­ ful  baker  and  loved  her  daily  walks  with  her  husband.  Her  grandchildren  were  her  pride  and  joy.  Theresa  loved  spending  time  with  her  family  and  cheering  on  her  grandchildren  at  their  sporting  events,  which  displayed  her  competitive  nature.  She  was  always  helping  others,  but  her  family  was  her  life.

She  is  survived  by  her  husband;Íž  Bill  McDonough  of  Salisbury,  whom  she  married  at  St.  Alphonsus  Church  in  Pittsford  on  Jan.  6,  1962;Íž  her  son,  Dan  McDonough  and  his  wife  Maria  of  Brandon;Íž  her  daugh-­ WHU &ROOHHQ /HIĂ&#x20AC;HU DQG KHU KXVEDQG Brian  of  Williston;Íž  and  her  grand-­ children,  Ashleigh,  Jakob,  Joshua,  Shayna,  Mitchell  and  Anna.  She  is  also  survived  by  two  sisters,  Anita  Bradley  and  her  husband  David  and  Charlene  Bryant  and  her  husband  Jim,  all  of  Brandon;Íž  also  several  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins.

A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  on  Monday,  June  9,  2014,  at  10  a.m.,  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  in  Brandon.  The  Rev.  Ruel  Tumangday  and  the  Rev.  Albert  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skipâ&#x20AC;?  Baltz  concelebrated  the  mass.  A  private  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  followed  the  ceremony  at  Forest  Dale  Cemetery.

SALISBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Clara  D.  Carroll,  a  longtime  resident  of  Salisbury,  died  peacefully  on  Monday,  June  2,  2014,  at  Shard  Villa  in  Salisbury.

Born  in  Salisbury  Jan.  23,  1925,  she  was  the  daughter  of  Howard  E.  DeVoid  Sr.  and  Jennie  (Baker)  DeVoid.

Following  her  graduation  from  Middlebury  High  School,  she  attended  Berkshire  College  in  3LWWVÂżHOG 0DVV ZKHUH VKH HDUQHG her  associate  degree  in  business  administration.  After  college,  she  was  a  secre-­ tary  for  the  Vermont  Unemployment  6HUYLFH LQ 6SULQJÂżHOG 9W 6KH ODWHU worked  as  a  secretary  in  the  admin-­ istration  department  at  Middlebury  College.  She  continued  her  secretarial  career  at  the  Inn  in  Stowe,  Vt.,  where  she  had  the  pleasure  of  meeting  Maria  Von  Trapp  and  enjoyed  watching  her  driving  through  the  mountains  in  her  convertible.  Clara  also  served  as  a  caregiver  for  a  family  who  lived  on Â

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HANCOCK  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Graveside  memo-­ Sr.,  68,  of  Hancock,  who  died  Feb.  24,  June  14,  at  the  Woodlawn  Cemetery  rial  services  for  Reginald  L.  Andrews  will  be  held  at  11  a.m.  on  Saturday,  in  Rochester.

Marguerite Clark graveside service WALTHAM,  Vt./LEESBURG,  will  be  held  on  Tuesday,  June  17,  at  Vergennes  Congregational  Church  Fla.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  graveside  service  for  11:30  a.m.  at  Prospect  Cemetery  in  following  the  service.  In  the  event  of  Marguerite  Allen  Farnsworth  Clark,  Vergennes. inclement  weather  the  service  will  be  who  died  Nov.  27,  2013,  at  age  94,  There  will  be  a  light  luncheon  at  the  at  the  church. Â

SHOREHAM  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Lake  Champlain  Committee  (LCC)  is  looking  for  citizens  interested  in  monitoring  shoreline  locations  for  blue-­green  algae  blooms.  The  group  will  hold  a  training  session  in  Shoreham  on  Friday,  June  13.

Since  2003  LCC  has  coordinated  an  award-­winning  volunteer  blue-­ green  algae  monitoring  program  along  the  lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  shoreline  work-­ ing  in  collaboration  with  Vermont  and  New  York  environmental  and  health  agencies.  Volunteer  moni-­ tors  assess  water  conditions  from  over  50  sites  around  the  lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Involving  citizens  in  a  scientif-­ ically  based  monitoring  program  greatly  expands  the  data  set  beyond  what  state  and  federal  agencies  could  gather  on  their  own,â&#x20AC;?  notes  LCC  Executive  Director  Lori  Fisher.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  also  gives  people  an  opportunity  to  play  an  active  role  on  an  issue  of  great  public  interest  and  concern.â&#x20AC;?

Volunteers  monitor  a  specific  location  once  per  week  through  the  summer  season  (mid-­June  through  Labor  Day)  and  report  results  via Â

LCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  online  form.  LCC  is  look-­ ing  for  volunteers  with  weekly  access  to  the  lake  near  areas  where  recreation  and  water  contact  occur.  Weekly  monitoring  generally  takes  between  15   to  30  minutes  exclud-­ ing  transit  with  more  time  required  during  suspected  or  actual  blooms.

Anyone  interested  in  learning  more  about  the  lake  or  becoming  a  monitor  for  the  2014  season  is  encouraged  to  attend.  RSVP  to  LCC  online  or  by  phone  at  (802)  658-­1414.   The  LCC  Blue-­green  Algae  Monitor  Training  Session  in  Shoreham  will  take  place  on  Friday,  June  13,  beginning  at  9:30  a.m.  at  Norton  Latourelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Studio  on  Route  73  near  the  Shoreham/ Orwell  line.

LCC  will  train  monitors  to  assess  and  categorize  water  condi-­ tions  and  differentiate  blue-­green  algae  from  other  lake  phenom-­ ena.  Trainings  will  also  cover  the  risks  posed  by  blue-­green  algae,  what  triggers  blooms,  and  actions  everyone  can  take  to  reduce  bloom  frequency. Â

Monitors  observe  water  condi-­ tions  at  the  same  location  gener-­ ally  on  the  same  day  of  the  week  between  10  a.m.  and  3  p.m.  During  those  hours  algae  have  a  chance  to  rise  from  lower  in  the  water  column,  but  cells  are  less  likely  to  have  ruptured  from  the  heat  of  mid-­day.  Weekly  reports  are  submitted  to  LCC  via  an  online  form.  If  a  blue-­green  algae  bloom  is  seen  or  suspected,  volunteers  submit  digital  photo  documen-­ tation  by  email.  All  reports  are  reviewed  by  LCC  and  observa-­ tions  received  by  Wednesday  at  noon  will  populate  the  Lake  Champlain  blue-­green  algae  track-­ ing  map  housed  at  the  Vermont  Department  of  Health.  The  data  are  also  provided  weekly  to  beach  managers,  public  health  and  envi-­ ronmental  agencies,  volunteer  monitors,  and  interested  citizens.

Contact  LCC  at  (802)  658-­1414  or  lcc@lakechamplaincommit-­ tee.org  to  receive  weekly  reports,  become  a  monitor,  or  learn  more  about  the  issue.

Orwell  town  band  to  start  up  on  June  12

ORWELL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Orwell  Town  Band  is  gearing  up  for  another  summer  of  performances,  with  weekly  rehearsals  starting  June  12  and  weekly  concerts  starting  July  3. sister-­in-­law,  Nancy  Chamberlain.

Musicians  of  all  ages,  abili-­ She  was  predeceased  by  her  ties  and  instruments  are  welcome  parents;Íž  a  brother,  Ray;Íž  and  a  nephew,  to  join.  The  band  is  a  teaching  Dennis. band,  where  learning  players  can  A  remembrance  will  be  held  at  a  sit  beside  seasoned  veterans  and  later  date. discover  the  lifelong  fun  of  making Â

Carolyn Hamel, 67, native of Ferrisburgh Raymond  and  Eleanor  Chamberlain.

She  is  survived  by  her  two  chil-­ dren,  Candie  and  Charlie  Hamel  of  Massachusetts;Íž  a  sister,  Debbie  (Wayland)  Brace  of  Panton,  Vt.;Íž  grand-­ children;Íž  nieces  and  nephews;Íž  and  a Â

and  his  wife  Suzanne  of  Prescott  Valley,  Ariz.,  and  Howard  (Hudge)  DeVoid  Jr.  and  his  wife  Jean  of  Wantage,  N.J.,  and  Lake  Dunmore,  Vt.;͞  and  several  nieces  and  nephews.

Clara  was  predeceased  by  a  son,  John  Martin  Carroll.

There  will  be  no  visiting  hours.  A  memorial  service  will  be  conducted  on  June  28,  2014,  at  2  p.m.  at  the  Salisbury  Congregational  United  Church.  with  Rev.  Lucy  Pellegrini  RIÂżFLDWLQJ %XULDO ZLOO EH DW WKH Holman  Cemetery  in  Salisbury.  Following  the  service  a  reception  will  be  held  at  the  Salisbury  School. ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDO FRQWUL-­ butions  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  P.O.  Box  754,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.  Contributions  may  also  be  made  to  Shard  Villa,  1177  Shard  Villa  Road,  Salisbury,  VT  05769.

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MASSACHUSETTS  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Carolyn  Chamberlain  Hamel,  67,  of  Massachusetts  died  May  21,  2014,  after  a  long  illness.

She  was  born  March  28,  1947,  in  Ferrisburgh,  Vt.,  the  oldest  child  of Â

a  golf  course  in  the  Burlington  area  where  she  could  cross-­country  ski  and  travel  with  the  family  in  their  private  airplane.  After  leaving  Burlington  she  was  employed  as  a  teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  aide  at  the  Weybridge  School.

Clara  always  enjoyed  helping  others  and  was  a  volunteer  for  RSVP  serving  Addison  County.

Clara  enjoyed  traveling,  visit-­ ing  family  and  friends  in  Arizona,  California,  Florida,  North  Carolina  and  New  Jersey.  In  her  later  years  she  enjoyed  cruises  and  would  often  talk  about  her  most  awesome  cruise  with  her  Aunt  Mildred  Baker  and  cousin  Nancy.  Clara  also  enjoyed  hanging  out  with  her  brother  and  family  at  Lake  Dunmore  and  loved  going  for  boat  rides  around  the  lake.

She  had  several  friends  at  Shard  Villa  and  was  grateful  for  the  kind  and  loving  care  she  received  from  the  staff.

Surviving  family  members  include  two  brothers  Eugene  (Gene)  DeVoid Â

music.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seasoned  veteransâ&#x20AC;?  are  encouraged  to  join  the  band  to  pass  on  the  gift.  Those  looking  to  hone  their  skills  on  their  non-­primary  instrument  are  welcome  as  well.  There  is  no  obligation  to  attend  rehearsals  or  performances.  Rehearsals  are  on  Thursdays,  June  12,  19  and  26,  from  7-­8:30  p.m.  in  the  Orwell  Village  School  band  room. Â

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Concerts  are  Thursdays,  July  3,  10,  17,  24  and  31,  from  7:30  p.m.  to  dark  on  the  Orwell  town  green.  In  the  event  of  rain,  concerts  will  be  held  in  the  town  hall.  Warm-­up,  run-­through  and  tuning  start  at  6:30  p.m.  before  each  concert  in  the  school  band  room.  Keep  up  to  date  with  Orwell  Town  Band  news  on  Facebook:  www. facebook.com/OrwellTownBand.

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%ULVWRO UHVLGHQWV RIIHU YLHZV RQ ÂżUHKRXVH VLWH By  ZACH  DESPART BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  In  a  muggy  Holley  Hall  Monday  evening,  dozens  of  Bristol  residents  and  members  of  the  Bristol  Fire  Department  discussed  a  SURSRVDO WR EXLOG D QHZ ÂżUHKRXVH RQ West  Street.

The  site  choice,  as  selected  by  the  Fire  Facility  Site  Selection  Committee,  is  the  culmination  of  more  than  a  year  of  vetting. Âł,WÂśV EHHQ WRXJK IRU XV WR ÂżJXUH RXW what  the  best  site  was  for  the  town,  but  we  think  the  (West  Street)  site  is  best,â&#x20AC;?  committee  member  Shawn  Oxford  said.

The  committee  is  chaired  by  Oxford  and  Bristol  Fire  Department  Chief  Brett  LaRose.  The  other  members  are  Diane  Cushman,  Chris  Griggs,  Liz  Herrman,  Sharon  Compagna,  Alan  Huizenga,  Kevin  LaRose,  P.J.  Ryan  and  Gerry  Slager.

The  town  selectboard,  Town  Clerk  Therese  Kirby  and  many  members  of  the  Bristol  Fire  Department  also  attended  the  meeting.

Oxford  took  the  audience  through  a  slideshow  presentation,  where  he  explained  how  the  West  Street  site  was  chosen  from  an  original  list  of  33.  The  site  selection  committee  has  been  working  for  14  months.

Oxford  said  the  committee  searched  for  a  site  that  could  accom-­ modate  a  50-­vehicle  parking  lot  and  12,000-­square-­foot  structure,  which  is  roughly  double  the  space  of  the  H[LVWLQJ ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW The  West  Street  site  straddles  two  properties  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  recreation  club  and  a  property  owned  by  Ed  and  Suzanne  Shepard.  The  grand  list  value  of  the  0.59  acre  Shepard  prop-­ erty  is  $124,000.

The  total  recreation  club  property  LV DFUHV WKRXJK WKH ¿UHKRXVH would  only  need  1.49  acres.  The  grand  list  value  of  that  portion  is  $95,579,  making  the  total  sum  of  the  ¿UHKRXVH VLWH SURSHUWLHV The  total  acreage  of  this  site  is  2.08  acres,  but  only  1.6  is  available  for  development  once  mandatory  setbacks  and  vegetative  buffer  zones  are  subtracted.

The  Hub  teen  center  and  skate  park  currently  occupy  the  site,  but  Oxford  said  this  does  not  mean  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  have  to  be  demolished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  think  the  Hub  and  skatepark  FDQ FRH[LVW ZLWK WKH ÂżUHKRXVH ´ Oxford  said.

A  rough  blueprint,  which  Oxford  stressed  was  not  an  architectural  design,  suggested  that  the  skate  park  could  be  relocated  to  the  back  of  the Â

ÂżUHKRXVH WR DOORZ PRUH :HVW 6WUHHW â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  kind  of  like  asking  a  college  access  for  the  building. pitcher  to  go  to  the  major  leagues,  While  formal  land  negotiations  but  you  cut  off  his  right  arm,â&#x20AC;?  have  not  taken  place  between  the  Bouvier  said. town,  the  recreation  club  and  the  Bouvier  also  believes  that  that  Shepards,  since  voters  have  not  the  planning  commission  was  DSSURYHG D VLWH 2[IRUG Ă&#x20AC;RDWHG WKH wrong  to  vote  that  the  West  Street  idea  of  a  land  swap  between  the  site  conformed  with  the  town  plan,  town  and  the  rec  club,  where  the  citing  Westonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  argument  about  the  club  would  receive  a  Liberty  Street  possible  zoning  issue. property  as  part  of  the  payment  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  area  was  recently  rezoned  WKH ÂżUHKRXVH VLWH as  a  recreational  district,â&#x20AC;?  Bouvier  In  theory,  the  recreation  club  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  I  were  a  defense  lawyer,  I  could  then  convert  the  Liberty  Street  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reasonable  doubt  that  it  SURSHUW\ LQWR PRUH SOD\LQJ ÂżHOGV IRU GRHVQÂśW ÂżW ZLWK WKH WRZQ SODQ ´ recreational  use.

Resident  David  Sharpe,  who  After  the  brief  presentation,  represents  Bristol  in  the  Vermont  Oxford  solicited  audience  questions  House  of  Representatives,  said  the  and  comments. costs  of  maintaining  the  current  PUBLIC  ¿UHKRXVH ZKDWHYHU FEEDBACK its  future  purpose,  Resident  Ken  ZRXOG ÂżJXUH LQWR Weston,  who  served  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been tough how  he  votes  on  on  the  planning  IRU XV WR Ă&#x20AC;JXUH RXW siting  the  new  commission  before  facility. resigning  earlier  what the best site â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  this  year,  said  that  was for the town, require  exten-­ the  property  on  sive  and  expen-­ which  the  recre-­ but we think the sive  renovations,  ation  club  sits  is  (West Street) site regardless  of  the  incorrectly  listed  use,â&#x20AC;?  Sharpe  said.  on  town  maps  as  is best.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;For  me,  part  of  being  zoned  for  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shawn Oxford, Fire the  calculation  has  UHVLGHQWLDO RIÂżFH Facility Site Selection to  be  what  happens  and  commercial  use  Committee member to  the  existing  (ROC).  Weston  said  ¿UHKRXVH ´ the  recreation  club  Town  Clerk  property  is  zoned  Therese  Kirby,  only  for  recreational  use,  which  who  next  month  will  become  the  would  prohibit  development,  such  new  town  administrator,  read  a  DV WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI D ÂżUHKRXVH letter  from  resident  Porter  Knight,  a  Town  zoning  administrator  Eric  regular  attendee  of  the  site  selection  Forand  said  that  the  front  portion  of  committee  meetings.  In  it,  Knight  the  9.7  acre  recreation  club  property,  commended  the  committee  for  its  ZKLFK ZRXOG EH XVHG IRU D ÂżUHKRXVH work,  and  supported  the  West  Street  is  zoned  for  ROC. site,  noting  that  the  location  made  Later  in  the  meeting,  Weston  geographical  sense,  since  the  major-­ FODULÂżHG WKDW KH ZDV QRW QHFHVVDU-­ LW\ RI ÂżUH FDOOV FRPH IURP WKH ZHVW LO\ RSSRVHG WR VLWLQJ WKH ÂżUHKRXVH and  south  of  the  current  North  Street  on  the  recreation  club  property,  but  facility.

EHOLHYHG WKH WRZQ ZRXOG ¿UVW KDYH Matt  Prine  disagreed  that  the  West  to  change  the  zoning  for  that  area.

Street  site  is  a  better  location  for  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  townspeople  feel  that  this  is  ¿UHKRXVH the  top  site,  they  can  vote  to  change  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  seen  both  sides  of  Main  the  zoning,â&#x20AC;?  Weston  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  just  Street  burn,  and  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  being  VD\LQJ WKDW REMHFWLYHO\ LW GRHVQÂśW ÂżW further  away  will  do  us  any  good,â&#x20AC;?  the  criteria.â&#x20AC;?

Prine  said.

Joel  Bouvier,  a  member  of  a  pleth-­ Resident  John  Moyers  praised  the  ora  of  town  organizations  including  LGHD RI WKH +XE VNDWH SDUN DQG ¿UH-­ the  recreation  club,  the  selectboard  house  existing  on  the  same  parcel.

DQG WKH ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW H[SUHVVHG â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  great  idea,â&#x20AC;?  FRQFHUQ DERXW VLWLQJ WKH QHZ ÂżUH-­ Moyers  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  imagine  a  KRXVH RQ :HVW 6WUHHW 6SHFLÂżFDOO\ better  proximity  of  people  to  the  KH VDLG WKDW EXLOGLQJ D ÂżUHKRXVH high  school.â&#x20AC;? there  is  at  odds  with  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goal  Moyers  also  addressed  Westonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  of  expanding  its  public  and  private  concerns  about  zoning,  arguing  that  recreational  facilities. if  there  is  to  be  one  exception  made, Â

LW VKRXOG EH IRU WKH ÂżUHKRXVH â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  agree  with  Ken  and  others  that  the  rec  park  is  a  gem,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  lucky  to  have  it,â&#x20AC;?  Moyers  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  only  thing  I  can  imagine  putting  on  the  property;Íž  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  very  much  in  the  public  spirit  of  the  rec  club.â&#x20AC;?

5RQ /D5RVH WKH IDWKHU RI ÂżUHÂżJKW-­ ers  Brett  and  Kevin  LaRose,  said  he  was  initially  opposed  to  moving  the  ¿UHKRXVH IURP 1RUWK 6WUHHW +H VDLG that  he,  like  many  other  longtime  town  residents,  wanted  to  keep  with  tradition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  born  in  1947  and  raised  on  Lawrence  Lane,  and  I  heard  them  damn  horns  three  times  a  day,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  there  100  years,  why  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  it  stay  there?â&#x20AC;?

LaRose  said  he  changed  his  mind  after  reading  the  planning  commis-­ sionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reports  that  the  North  Street  site  was  simply  too  small  to  accom-­ PRGDWH D PRGHUQ ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  allegiance  has  gone  to  the  rec  club  property,  because  the  planning  commission  said  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  where  it  will  work,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.

STATION  NEEDS  WORK Brett  LaRose  characterized  the  FXUUHQW ÂżUHKRXVH DV XQVDIH QRWLQJ that  little  has  been  done  to  the  struc-­ ture  since  it  was  completed  in  1897. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those  buildings  are  in  poor  shape,  they  have  poor  ventilation,  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  susceptible  to  carbon  monoxide  when  we  start  our  trucks,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  will  come  a  time  when  this  community  has  to  do  VRPHWKLQJ IRU WKHLU ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQW I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  stress  that  enough.â&#x20AC;?

LaRose  also  noted  that  the  current  facility  is  drafty  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  it  cost  $10,000  in  heating  oil  this  past  winter,  and  is  too  small  for  current  needs,  even  if  it  is  renovated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Six  thousand  square  feet  renovated  is  still  6,000  square  feet,â&#x20AC;?  LaRose  said.

The  next  step  is  to  put  the  site  selection  question  in  front  of  voters.  While  initially  hoping  for  a  general  election  vote  this  fall,  Oxford  said  that  could  be  delayed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  general  consensus  at  this  point  is  March  (2015)  rather  than  November,â&#x20AC;?  Oxford  said.

But  later  could  be  better,  as  DGYRFDWHV RI D QHZ ÂżUHKRXVH DUH wary  of  asking  voters  prema-­ turely  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  2013  Town  Meeting  Day  proposal  to  expand  and  UHQRYDWH WKH FXUUHQW ÂżUHKRXVH facility  on  North  Street  was  rejected  by  voters.

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Middlebury  selectboard  votes  to  support  cold  weather  shelter By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  At  their  Tuesday  meeting,  the  Middlebury  selectboard  unanimously  agreed  to  support  the  effort  by  the  social  services  agency  Helping  Overcome  Povertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Effects  (HOPE)  to  secure  state  grants  to  help  perpetuate  the  local  cold  weather  shelter.  HOPE  and  leaders  of  the  Charter  House  Coalition  planned  the  shel-­ ter,  which  the  Memorial  Baptist  Church  hosted  this  past  winter.  Doug  Sinclair,  leader  of  the  Charter  House  Coalition  board,  told  the  selectboard  the  shelter  was  very  successful.  It  provided  food  and  housing  for  32  individuals  during  its  run  from  late  November  through  March.  The  majority  of  those  served  suffered  from  mental  health  and/or  substance  abuse  issues  and  were  thus  not  eligible  to  be  housed  at  the  John  Graham  Emergency  Shelter  in  Vergennes.

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the  state  some  money  in  the  form  of  hotel  vouchers  that  would  have  been  needed  to  accommodate  these  clients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  housed  a  lot  of  people  and  made  a  difference,â&#x20AC;?  Sinclair  said  of  the  shelter,  at  which  clients  and  organizers  would  chat  and  get  together  for  an  evening  meal.

Sinclair  acknowledged  the  effort  did  hit  a  few  snags.  There  were  a  handful  of  occasions  that  called  for  clients  to  be  taken  to  detox  facili-­ ties  in  Rutland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  had  to  learn  a  lot  from  this  year,  and  we  did,â&#x20AC;?  Sinclair  said.

Plans  call  for  the  shelter  to  be  based  this  coming  winter  at  the  Congregational  Church  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Charter  House,  according  to  Sinclair.  The  Charter  House  has,  for  the  past  several  \HDUV EHHQ XVHG DV DQ RYHUĂ&#x20AC;RZ shelter  for  homeless  families.  It  will  continue  to  also  serve  that  purpose,  Sinclair  said.

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These contributions ensure the financial success of this event and are key to helping us fund our charity program. Thank you to all the Knights and volunteers from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School who helped with set up and collection of items. A special thanks to the raffle/auction committee for ensuring a coordinated event between St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School and the K of C. Thanks to our auctioneer, Charles Barsalow, who did a fine job. The Knights would like to thank all of the wonderful people who attended the auction and supported our event with purchases of the donated items.

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SATURDAY

The  Vermont  Gran  Fondo  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  June  14,  8  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Middlebury  College  Snow  Bowl.  A  non-­ competitive  ride  through  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Green  Mountains.  Challenging  climbs,  amazing  views.  Three  ride  options:  Gran  Fondo,  103  miles,  all  four  gaps;  Medio  Fondo,  75  miles,  Lincoln  and  App  gaps;  Piccolo  Fondo,  46  miles,  Brandon  and  Middlebury  gaps.  Info:  www.vermontgranfondo.com.  Annual  church  porch/basement  sale  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  June  14,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Bristol  Federated  &KXUFK &ORWKLQJ KRXVHKROG LWHPV ERRNV 5XPPDJH sale  info:  453-­5840.  Basement  porch  sale  info:  453-­2379.  To  make  donations  in  advance,  call  the  church  at  453-­2321.  Environmental  writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  June  14,  9-­11  a.m.,  Little  Theatre,  %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV &DPLOOH 'XQJ\ SUHVHQWV Âł/LNH Taming  Something  Wild:  Why  Setting,  Simile  and  Metaphor  Make  Sense.â&#x20AC;?  Part  of  the  Bread  Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286.  Summer  Book  and  Plant  Sale  in  Shoreham.  Saturday,  June  14,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  +XQGUHGV RI WLWOHV LQFOXGLQJ ÂżFWLRQ QRQÂżFWLRQ SDSHU-­ backs,  hardcovers,  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  books,  videos,  audio-­ books  and  more.  Pay  what  you  think  is  fair.  Plants  priced  accordingly.  Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Pirate  Festival  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  June  14,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  Come  in  costume  and  enjoy  exciting  pirate-­themed  activities,  sing-­alongs,  dramatic  play  and  make-­and-­take  crafts.  Museum  admission  fee.  Continues  June  15.  Info:  www.lcmm.org.  Shipwreck  tour  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  June  14,  10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  Take  a  tour  boat  to  the  site  of  one  of  300  shipwrecks  at  the  bottom  of  Lake  Champlain  and  go  IRU D ÂłGLYH´ XVLQJ D UHPRWHO\ RSHUDWHG FDPHUD VKRZ-­ ing  real-­time  video  on  board.  Info:  802-­475-­2022  or  www.lcmm.org.  Prize  Bingo  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  June  14,  1-­3  p.m.,  /HLFHVWHU 6HQLRU &HQWHU 5HIUHVKPHQWV ZLOO EH VHUYHG All  are  invited.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Court  Martial  of  Maj.  Gen.  Arthur  St.  Clairâ&#x20AC;?  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  June  14,  2-­3:30  p.m.,  Mt.  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  The  Vermont  -XGLFLDO +LVWRU\ 6RFLHW\ KROGV D VHFRQG ÂłSURSHU´ court  martial  of  St.  Clair,  with  a  jury  weighing  argu-­ ments  presented  by  the  judge  advocate  and  St.  Clair  himself.  With  commentary.  Info:  802-­948-­2000.  New  Music  on  the  Point  annual  festival  concert  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  14,  2:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Contemporary  chamber  music  artists Â

and  composers  present  new  works  develops  during  the  New  Music  on  the  Point  Festival  2014.  Free.  Info:  www.newmusiconthepoint.com  or  www.townhallthe-­ ater.org.  Cold  roast  turkey  and  salad  supper  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  June  14,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  United  Methodist  Church.  Cold  roast  beef,  potato  salad,  broccoli  salad,  rolls,  strawberry  shortcake  and  bever-­ age,  served  buffet  style.  Adults  $8,  children  $4.  Takeout  available.  Info:  877-­3150.  Free  community  concert  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  June  S P 0RQNWRQ 5HF )LHOG +ROORZ 5RDG The  Bessette  Quartet  with  special  guests  Charlie  Frazier  and  Abby  Jenne  play  rock,  jazz  and  blues  at  the  third  annual  Monkton  Flag  Day  concert.  Free.  Pack  a  picnic.  ³(WKLRSLDQ %RRJLH %HQHÂżW´ LQ /LQFROQ  Saturday,  June  14,  6-­9  p.m.,  Burnham  Hall.  Celebrating  the  Vermont/Ethiopia  connection  with  live  music  by  the  New  Nile  Orchestra  and  Ethiopian  dance  with  .LĂ&#x20AC;X .LGDQH IURP S P 7KH 9HUPRQW (WKLRSLDQ Teacher  Exchange  will  provide  Ethiopian  food  from  6-­8  p.m.  Tickets  $20  adults,  $10  students,  free  for  kids  under  10.  Cash  bar  and  food.  Chamber  music  concert  in  Rochester.  Saturday,  -XQH S P 5RFKHVWHU )HGHUDWHG &KXUFK 7KH 20th  anniversary  opening  concert,  featuring  Soovin  Kim  on  violin  and  Ieva  Jokubaviciute  on  piano  play-­ ing  three  Beethoven  sonatas.  Pre-­concert  talk  with  Cynthia  Huard  at  7  p.m.;  concert  starts  at  7:30  p.m.  )UHH EXW GRQDWLRQV UHTXHVWHG ,QIR RU www.rcmsvt.org.  Silent  movie  screening  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  June  14,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall  and  Community  &HQWHU 5RXWH Âł6LOHQW &RPHG\ ZLWK +DUROG /OR\G ´ ZLWK OLYH PXVLFDO DFFRPSDQLPHQW E\ -HII 5DSVLV 3DUW RI WKH %UDQGRQ 7RZQ +DOOÂśV VXPPHU VLOHQW ÂżOP VHULHV Free,  but  donations  to  the  town  hall  restoration  fund  appreciated.  Info:  www.brandontownhall.org.  The  David  Vandervort  Quartet  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  June  14,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  David  9DQGHUYRUW SLDQR 0LNH 5RQLQVRQ EDVV 6WHYH .LUVW\ saxophone;  and  Frantz  Celestin,  percussion,  play  improvisation-­heavy  music  drawing  from  a  diverse  DUUD\ RI LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFHV 7LFNHWV &DOO or  email  info@brandon-­msuci.net  for  reservations  and  info.  Environmental  writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  conference  reading  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  June  14,  8-­9  p.m.,  Little  Theatre,  %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV 5HDGLQJ E\ $ODQ :HLVPDQ Part  of  the  Bread  Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286. Â

Jun

15

SUNDAY

Fourth  annual  Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Day  breakfast  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  June  15,  7:30-­11  a.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  Bristol  Cub  Scout  Pack  543  honors  dads,  uncles,  grandfathers  and  special  men  while  supporting  the  Scouting  program.  Pancakes,  eggs  to  order,  bacon,  sausage,  toast,  juice,  coffee.  Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Pirate  Festival  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  June  15,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  Come  in  costume  and  enjoy  exciting  pirate-­themed  activities,  sing-­alongs,  dramatic  play  and  make-­and-­ take  crafts.  Museum  admission  fee.  Continues  June  15.  Info:  www.lcmm.org.  Chicken  barbecue  in  Lincoln.  Sunday,  June  15,  11:30  a.m.-­2:30  p.m.,  Lincoln  Fire  Station,  34  Gove  +LOO 5RDG )XQGUDLVHU IRU WKH /LQFROQ 9ROXQWHHU )LUH Company.  Adults  $10,  children  $7.  BBQ  goes  until  the  food  is  gone.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rachaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  New  York  Postcards  at  100â&#x20AC;?  presenta-­ tion  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  June  15,  3-­5  p.m.,  5RNHE\ 0XVHXP &HOHEUDWLQJ WKH RSHQLQJ RI DQ exhibit  of  100-­year-­old  postcards  of  iconic  New  <RUN &LW\ VFHQHU\ WLWOHG Âł$UW /RYHUÂśV 1HZ <RUN ´ E\ 5DFKDHO 5RELQVRQ (OPHU (OPHU ZDV UDLVHG RQ WKH 5RELQVRQ KRPHVWHDG QRZ WKH 5RNHE\ 0XVHXP Exhibit  runs  through  Oct.  26.  Info:  www.rokeby.org  or  802-­877-­3406.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lights!  Camera!  Auction!â&#x20AC;?  fundraiser  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  15,  6-­9  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  bash  to  raise  funds  for  the  THT,  with  live  and  silent  DXFWLRQ IRRG GULQNV DQG HQWHUWDLQPHQW 5HYLHZ WKH auction  catalog  at  www.townhalltheater.org/auction-­ FDWDORJ 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH 382-­9222  or  www.townhalltheater.org.  The  Stuttgart  Hymnus  Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Choir  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  15,  7-­9  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society.  This  German  boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  choir  makes  its  U.S.  debut  with  an  East  Coast  tour.  The  program  includes  music  by  J.S.  Bach,  Felix  Mendelssohn  and  Benjamin  Britten.  Free  a d m i s -­ sion,  but  donations  are  welcome.  Info:  www.hymnus. chor.de. Â

Jun

16

MONDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Monday,  June  16,  10:45  a.m.-­12:45  p.m.,  Cubbers  5HVWDXUDQW &9$$ VSRQVRUV WKLV PRQWKO\ event  for  down-­home  cooking  and  friendly  service.  0HQX 7%$ 6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG H[W Vergennes  City  Band  rehearsal  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  June  16,  6:45-­8  p.m.,  VUHS  band  room.  Instrumentalists  of  all  ages  are  welcome  to  join  the  band.  Come  rehearse  for  the  summer  concert  series.  Info:  877-­2005. Â

Jun

17

TUESDAY

Women  Business  Owners  Network  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  June  D P 5RVLHÂśV UHVWDXUDQW 7KLV PRQWK 6DUDK *LOOHQ SUHVHQWV Âł 0DVVLYH 0LVWDNHV Professional  Women  Make  That  Keep  Them  Overwhelmed,  Exhausted  and  Dreading  the  Next  Work  Day.â&#x20AC;?  Cost  $7  for  members,  $10  for  guests.  5693 WR LQIR#QRXULVK\RXUSXUSRVH FRP ,QIR ZZZ wbon.org.  Senior  luncheon,  presentation  and  foot  care  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  June  17,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  5XVV 6KROHV 6HQLRU &HQWHU &9$$ VSRQVRUV D IRRW FDUH FOLQLF DW D P $W 7KH 5K\WKPLF 3DZV with  Peg  Cobb  and  company  will  performs.  Lunch,  at  noon,  is  roast  pork  loin  with  apple  maple  glaze,  oven-­roasted  yams,  red  potatoes  and  onions,  green  beans  almandine,  mesclun  mix  with  spinach  salad,  dinner  roll  and  cheesecake  with  strawberries.  Please  bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  donation  5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG H[W )UHH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ YLD $&75 Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  evening  class  in  East  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  June  17,  5-­6  p.m.,  Valley  Bible  Church.  A  special  outdoor,  evening  class  sponsored  by  CVAA  for  adults  50  and  older.  Improve  EDODQFH VWUHQJWK DJLOLW\ DQG Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ )UHH 0HHWV 7XHVGD\V DQG 7KXUVGD\V WKURXJK $XJ 5HJLVWHU at  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  1017.  Â

Jun

18

WEDNESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  June  18,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  CVAA  invites  seniors  to  a  meal  of  pot  roast  with  vegetable  gravy,  mashed  potatoes,  Brussels  sprouts,  dinner  roll  and  sugar  cookie.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Bring  your  RZQ SODFH VHWWLQJ )UHH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ ZLWK $&75 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG ext.  610.  Caregiver  support  group  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  June  18,  1-­2  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  A  group  open  to  all  caregivers,  even  at  a  distance.  The  group  is  about  caring  for  yourself  during  this  process.  Info:  453-­2665.  Addison  Community  Action/CVOEO  open  house  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  June  18,  2:30-­6:30  S P &UHHN 5RDG 7KH SXEOLF LV LQYLWHG WR GURS E\ DQG VHH WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQÂśV QHZ RIÂżFH VSDFH /LJKW refreshments  served.  Chicken  BBQ  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  June  18,  5:30-­8  p.m.,  Bristol  green.  Annual  event  runs  until  the  chicken  runs  out.  Dessert  provided  by  the  Order  of  the  Eastern  Star.  Town  band  will  perform  after  the  %%4 +DOI FKLFNHQ TXDUWHU FKLFNHQ KRW dog  dinner  $3.50.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeds  of  Renewalâ&#x20AC;?  talk  on  Abenaki  agriculture  in  Ferrisburgh.  Wednesday,  June  18,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  Frederick  M.  Wiseman  and  Melody  Walker  Brook  piece  together  an  agricultural  calendar  complete  with  the  techni-­ FDO DQG ULWXDO FRPSRQHQWV RI ÂżHOG SUHS SODQWLQJ nurture,  harvest  and  cuisine  based  on  the  Wabanaki  area  of  the  far  Northeast.  They  discuss  how  their  research  has  helped  the  Koasek  Abenakis  recon-­ nect  with  their  agricultural  roots.  Cost  $5  per  person.  Info:  802-­475-­2022  or  www.lcmm.org.  Healthcare  Is  a  Human  Right  campaign  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  June  18,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Hosted  by  the  Vermont  Workers  Center.  Info:  343-­7565. Â

Party  like  a  pirate YOUNG  BUCCANEERS  LINE  up  for  an  event  during  a  past  Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Pirate  Festival  at  the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  The  popular  two-­day  event  is  on  Saturday  and  Sunday,  June  14  and  15.  Learn  more  at  www.lcmm.org.

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community

calendar Jun

25

Flynn  at  51  SINGER/SONGWRITER  MYRA  FLYNNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  original  indie/soul/folk  songs  blend  soulful  vocals  with  a  lyrical  delivery  that  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  let  one  get  too  comfortable.  She  performs  at  51  Main  in  Middlebury  on  Friday,  June  13,  from  8-­11  p.m.

Jun

19

THURSDAY

Senior  luncheon  and  performance  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  June  19,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Parish  Hall.  CVAA  sponsors  this  special  event  for  seniors  60  or  over  and  their  spouses  of  any  age.  At  11,  a  performance  by  singer/songwriter  Patti  Casey,  followed  at  noon  by  a  meal  of  turkey  and  cheese  spinach  wrap  with  cranberry  mayo,  potato  leek  soup,  salad  with  ranch  dressing  and  chocolate  torte  for  dessert.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Please  bring  your  own  place  setting.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation  through  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Arts  Walk  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  June  19,  5-­7  p.m.,  downtown  Vergennes.  Monthly  celebration  of  art  in  Vergennes,  with  over  15  venues,  including  the  Vergennes  Opera  House  and  Bixby  Memorial  Library,  displaying  work  by  local  artists.  During  the  farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  market  on  the  green.  Takes  place  the  third  Thursday  of  the  month.  Info:  http://vergennesdown-­ town.com/mainstreet/vergennes-­arts-­walk.  Historical  society  potluck  and  meeting  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  June  19,  6-­9  p.m.,  Howden  Hall.  The  Bristol  Historical  Society  holds  a  potluck  at  6  p.m.  followed  by  Buzz  Kuhnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  poetry  at  7  p.m.  Handicap-­ accessible.  Info:  453-­3439  or  453-­2888.  Concert  band  rehearsal  in  Orwell.  Thursday,  June  19,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Orwell  Village  School  band  room.  Musicians  of  all  ages,  abilities  and  instruments  are  invited  to  join  in.  Weekly  concerts  will  take  place  Thursdays,  July  3-­31,  on  the  Orwell  village  green.  Info:  www.facebook.com/OrwellTownBand. Â

Jun

20

FRIDAY

Three-­day  Junior  Fishing  Derby  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  June  20,  5  a.m.-­8  p.m.,  Vergennes  Falls  Basin.  Free  event  for  kids  ages  3-­15.  Friday  ends  with  a  Karaoke  Dance  Party  from  6:30-­8  p.m.  Special  prizes  and  giveaways  all  weekend.  Info  and  pre-­registra-­ tion:  877-­9986  or  marsulli@aol.com.  Continues  Saturday  and  Sunday.  Golf  tournament  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  June  20,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Basin  Harbor  Club.  The  Teen  Challenge  Golf  Classic  is  a  fundraiser  for  substance  abuse  and  addiction  treatment  programs  in  Vermont.  Registration  at  7  a.m.,  tee-­off  at  9  a.m.  Fee  of  $125  per  person,  $450  per  foursome,  includes  greens  fees,  cart  and  awards  luncheon.  Info:  802-­635-­ 7807,  ggentley@tcvermont.org  or  www.tcgolfclas-­ sic.com.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Roots  of  Rock  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n  Rollâ&#x20AC;?  preview  event  in  Brandon.  Friday,  June  20,  5-­8  p.m.,  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center.  To  kick  off  the  summer  exhibit  at  the  CMAC,  the  dance  duo  of  Dave  Allan  and  Erica  Hemond  will  demonstrate  some  of  the  dances  made  popular  in  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s  and  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s.  The  exhibit  will  feature  artifacts  of  the  early  rock  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n  roll  era,  from  clothing  to  record  players.  It  runs  June  21-­Aug.  31.  Admission  is  free.  Rock-­it  Science  concert  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  20,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  A  blow-­out  concert  to  cap  off  the  week-­long  Rock-­It  Science  program  for  young  musicians,  led  by  Clint  Bierman  and  his  rocker  friends.  Students  will  perform  both  covers  and  original  compositions.  Free.  Info:  382-­9222  or  education@townhalltheater.org. Â

Jun

21

SATURDAY

Three-­day  Junior  Fishing  Derby  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  June  21,  5  a.m.-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Falls  Basin.  Free  event  for  kids  ages  3-­15.  Saturday  events  include  lure  taping  and  a  Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Go  Fishing  seminar.  Free  BBQ  at  1  p.m.  Fishing  boat  rides.  Matteo  Palmer  provides  live  music  from  8-­9  p.m.  Special  prizes  and  giveaways  all  weekend.  Info  and  pre-­registration:  877-­9986  or  marsulli@aol.com.  Continues  Sunday.  Two-­day  4-­H/open  horse  show  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  June  21,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Addison  County  Fair  &  Field  Days  grounds.  Twelfth  annual  show.  Entry  fees  $8  per  class.  Food  available  for  purchase  from  the  Silver  Hooves  4H  Club.  Free.  Continues  June  22.  Info  and  registration:  453-­3294  or  jill@wishfulthinkingfarm.org.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Go  Birdingâ&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  21,  9-­11  a.m.,  Wright  Park,  Seymour  St.  Ext.  Meet  promptly  at  9  a.m.  for  a  two-­hour  guided  walk  for  beginning  birders  of  all  ages  along  the  Quest  Trail,  a  spur  off  the  Trail  Around  Middlebury.  Bring  binoculars  or  borrow  ours.  Snacks.  Family-­friendly,  but  not  for  strollers.  A  MALT/OCAS  event.  Weather  questions?  989-­7115.  Town-­wide  yard  sale  in  Salisbury.  Saturday,  June Â

21,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  around  Salisbury.  Maps  will  be  available  showing  the  location  and  addresses  of  participating  homes.  The  church  and  library  will  also  participate.  Boy  Scout  tag  sale  fundraiser  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  21,  10  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Middlebury  American  Legion.  The  Middlebury  Boy  Scouts  will  hold  an  indoor  tag  sale  featuring  home  furnishings,  antiques,  tools,  knick  knacks  and  more.  Pocock  Rocks!  street  fair  and  music  festival  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  June  21,  3-­8  p.m.,  downtown  Bristol.  The  downtown  will  be  hopping  with  perfor-­ mances  by  well-­known  and  loved  regional  bands,  wine,  microbrews,  hard  ciders,  specialty  food  and  craft  vendors,  activities  for  the  kids,  and,  of  course,  Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  incredible  restaurants  and  shops.  Info  at  453-­7378  or  www.discoverbristolvt.com/ pocock-­rocks.  BBQ  chicken  dinner  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  June  21,  4:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Brandon  United  Methodist  Church,  57  Carver  St.  Barbecued  chicken,  tossed  salad,  macaroni  salad,  baked  beans,  rolls,  bever-­ age  and  dessert.  Adults  $10,  children  6-­12  $5,  chil-­ dren  under  6  free.  Summer  Salad  Supper  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  June  21,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church,  78  Monkton  Ridge.  Annual  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church  supper  with  a  menu  of  assorted  salads  and  baked  beans,  hot  dogs,  home-­ made  rolls,  pies  and  cakes.  Adults  $8,  children  6-­12  $4,  families  $20.  Info:  453-­2870.  Steak  and  lobster  dinner  and  dance  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  June  21,  6-­11  p.m.,  Steak  $12,  lobster  $13,  combo  $22.  Dance  at  8  p.m.  featuring  the  5HWURÂżW 2SHQ WR WKH SXEOLF $GYDQFH WLFNHWV RQO\ Deadline  June  15.  The  Northern  Third  Piano  Quartet  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  June  21,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  The  quartet  will  perform  a  varied  chamber  music  program  including  Brahmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Piano  Quartet  in  C,  Op.  60,  and  the  Mozart  Duo  in  G  for  violin  and  viola  and  the  Piston  Duo  for  viola  and  cello.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  and  info  at  802-­465-­4071. Â

Jun

22

SUNDAY

Three-­day  Junior  Fishing  Derby  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  June  22,  5  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Vergennes  Falls  Basin.  Free  event  for  kids  ages  3-­15.  Fishing  5-­10  a.m.,  cleanup  10-­11  a.m.  Awards  ceremony  and  ice  cream  party  at  1:30  p.m.  at  the  American  Legion.  Info  and  pre-­registration:  877-­9986  or  marsulli@aol.com.  Two-­day  4-­H/open  horse  show  in  New  Haven.  Sunday,  June  22,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Addison  County  Fair  &  Field  Days  grounds.  Twelfth  annual  show.  Entry  fees  $8  per  class.  Food  available  for  purchase  from  the  Silver  Hooves  4H  Club.  Free.  Continues  June  22.  Info  and  registration:  453-­3294  or  jill@wish-­ fulthinkingfarm.org.  Strawberry  Festival  in  Monkton.  Sunday,  June  22,  noon-­3  p.m.,  Monkton  Central  School.  Twenty-­eighth  DQQXDO HYHQW WR EHQHÂżW WKH 5XVVHOO 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ Local,  fresh-­picked  strawberry  treats,  ice  cream,  cake,  hot  dogs  and  more.  All  genres  of  books  for  sale.  Silent  auction  of  local  goods  and  services.  Live  Quebecois  music.  Advance  book  donations  welcome.  Info:  453-­4471  or  russellmemoriallibrary@comcast.net. Â

Jun

23

MONDAY

Drop-­in  crafts  and  activities  for  kids  in  Shoreham.  Monday,  June  23,  11  a.m.-­noon,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  All-­ages  program.  Meets  Mondays  and  Wednesdays  through  July  30.  Info:  897-­2647  or  platt@shoreham.net.  Preschool  story  time  in  Shoreham.  Monday,  June  23,  11  a.m.-­noon,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Weekly  event  for  kids  ages  3-­5.  Runs  through  July  28.  Info:  897-­2647  or  platt@shoreham.net. Â

Jun

24

TUESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  June  24,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  CVAA  sponsors  a  noon  luncheon  of  roast  pork  cutlet  with  white  sauce,  beets,  mashed  potatoes,  sourdough  Italian  bread,  and  carrot  cake  with  cream  cheese  icing.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Please  bring  your  own  place  setting.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science  of  Soundâ&#x20AC;?  summer  reading  event  in  Orwell.  Tuesday,  June  24,  3-­4  p.m.,  Orwell  Free  Library.  Children  of  all  ages  are  invited  to  experi-­ ence  sound  like  never  before.  Led  by  Rob  Zollman.  Audience  participation  event.  Info:  948-­2041. Â

WEDNESDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weed  and  feedâ&#x20AC;?  gardening  get-­ together  in  Monkton.  Wednesday,  June  25,  9:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Willowell  Foundation  (Stoney  Meadow  Lane  and  Bristol  Road).  Weekly  summer  gathering  for  all  ages  and  levels  of  experi-­ ence  to  lend  a  hand  at  the  Willowell  Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  teaching  garden  and  farm,  followed  by  a  lunch  of  brick-­oven  pizza.  Produce  harvested  goes  to  the  Walden  Project  and  local  schools  and  food  shelves.  Check  for  weather-­based  decisions:  www.willowell. org  or  info@willowell.org.  Youth  story  time  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  June  25,  1-­2  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Weekly  story  time  for  kids  ages  6  and  up.  Runs  through  July  30.  Info:  897-­2647  or  platt@shoreham.net.  Special  dinner  and  a  show  for  seniors  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  June  25,  4-­6  p.m.,  Bridport  Grange.  CVAA  sponsors  this  meal  catered  by  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant  and  the  Grange.  The  ACHHH  Wellspring  Singers  perform  at  4  p.m.,  followed  by  a  5  p.m.  meal  of  baked  ham,  scalloped  potatoes,  fruit  salad  and  cook-­ ies.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  School  of  Leadership  Afghanistan  presentation  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  June  25,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Author  and  journalist  Mary  Kerr,  just  back  IURP WZR PRQWKV LQ .DEXO D 62/$ $IJKDQLVWDQÂśV ÂżUVW boarding  school  for  girls,  will  share  stories  and  photos  from  the  lives  of  the  30  young  women  studying  and  living  there.  Refreshments  at  5  p.m.  Irish  music  session  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  June  25,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  Recycled  Reading  of  Vermont,  20  Main  St.  Bring  your  instrument  and  join  in  the  jam  or  just  come  enjoy  some  lively  Celtic  music.  Info:  453-­5982.  The  Keating  5  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Wednesday,  June  25,  6:30-­8  p.m.,  Central  Park.  The  Keating  5  play  rock,  reggae,  blues,  ska  and  funk.  Info:  247-­6401  or  www.brandon.org.  Part  of  Brandonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  free  summer  concert  series.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Porches  of  North  Americaâ&#x20AC;?  presentation  in  Addison.  Wednesday,  June  25,  7-­8:15  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site.  Historic  preservationist  and  author  Thomas  Durant  Visser  presents  an  illustrated  program  on  the  history  and  architecture  of  porches  in  North  America.  Book  signing  and  refreshments  afterward  on  the  Chimney  Point  porch. Â

Jun

26

THURSDAY

Strawberry  festival  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  June  26,  5-­7  p.m.,  Shoreham  Congregational  Church.  Strawberry  short-­ cake,  strawberry  pie,  strawberry  sundaes,  just  plain  strawberries,  ice  cream,  and  more.  Annual  event  sponsored  by  the  Shoreham  Congregational  Church.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask  an  Herbalistâ&#x20AC;?  in  Lincoln.  Thursday,  June  26,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Clinical  herbalists  Anna  Blackwell  and  Emily  French  will  hold  15-­minute  one-­on-­one  consultations  with  people  to  answer  their  questions  and  provide  personal  herbal  formulas.  Info:  www.sweetgrassherbals.com.  Concert  band  rehearsal  in  Orwell.  Thursday,  June  26,  7-­8:30  p.m.,  Orwell  Village  School  band  room.  Musicians  of  all  ages,  abilities  and  instruments  are  invited  to  join  in.  Weekly  concerts  will  take  place  Thursdays,  July  3-­31,  on  the  Orwell  village  green.  Info:  www.facebook.com/OrwellTownBand.  Historical  society  presentation  in  Salisbury.  Thursday,  June  26,  7-­9  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  The  Salisbury  Historical  Society  welcomes  Bill  Powers  DQG %ULDQ /LQGQHU ZKR ZLOO JLYH ÂżUVWKDQG DFFRXQWV of  the  1957  Army  airplane  that  claimed  four  lives  in  Chittenden  and  its  remarkable  rediscovery  over  50  years  later.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer  Shortsâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  26,  8-­9:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Actors  Workshop  presents  an  evening  of  hilarious  new  short  plays  about  love  and  life  at  its  craziest.  Runs  June  26-­29.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  THT  ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ

Jun

27

FRIDAY

Chamber  of  Commerce  Scholarship  Golf  Tournament  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  27,  noon-­6  p.m.,  Ralph  Myhre  Golf  Course,  Middlebury  College.  Annual  event.  Noon  shotgun  start.  Eighteen  holes  of  play  followed  by  BBQ  and  awards  party.  Skills  events.  Tournament  funds  scholarships  to  Hannaford  Career  Center  students.  Info:  388-­7951  or  www.addisoncounty.com.  Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  27,  noon-­2  p.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  CVAA  and  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  partner  to  offer  a  home-­cooked  meal  of  roast  turkey,  VWXIÂżQJ PDVKHG SRWDWRHV SHDV DQG WDSLRFD SXGGLQJ Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  615.  3RSV FRQFHUW DQG ÂżUHZRUNV DW 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH  Friday,  June  27,  5:30-­10  p.m.,  on  the  grounds  behind  the  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  Henry  Sheldon  Museum  welcomes  the  Vermont  Philharmonic  for  its  DQQXDO FRQFHUW DQG ÂżUHZRUNV GLVSOD\ *URXQGV RSHQ at  5:30  for  picnicking,  concert  starts  at  7:30.  Adults  $25  ($20  through  June  22),  youth  $10,  kids  under  12  free.  Tickets  at  the  Sheldon  Museum,  388-­2117  or  www. henrysheldonmuseum.org.  Rain  site:  Nelson  Arena.  Table  of  Grace  free  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  June  27,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal,  Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  churches.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  menu:  cold  turkey,  salads,  bread,  dessert.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer  Shortsâ&#x20AC;?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  27,  8-­9:30  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Middlebury  Actors  Workshop  presents  an  evening  of  hilarious  new  short  plays  about  love  and  life  at  its  craziest.  Runs  June  26-­29.  Tickets  $20,  available  at  the  THT  ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ

L I V EM U S I C Alicia  Phelps  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  12,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Cooper  &  LaVoie  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  13,  6-­8  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Yankee  Chank  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  June  13,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  Myra  Flynn  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  13,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Shannon  Hawley  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  14,  9-­10  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Thunderbolt  Research  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  14,  10  p.m.-­1  a.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  The  Avant-­Garde  Dogs  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  15,  5:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Drop-­In  Brewery,  Route  7  South.  Cooper  and  LaVoie  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  19,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Canopy  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  20,  9  p.m.-­ midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  The  Spectacular  Average  Boys  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  21,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Zephrus  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  27,  9  p.m.-­ midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. Â

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Lillian Cota is retiring after 39 years at Monkton Central School Come wish her well in her retirement at the Monkton Firehouse on June 22nd, 2014 from 1-4.

No gifts please, just cards.

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ONGOINGEVENTS By  category:  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Markets,  Sports,  Clubs  &  Organizations,  Government  &  Politics,  Bingo,  Fundraising  Sales,  Dance,  Music,  Arts  &  Education,  Health  &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  Library  Programs.

FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MARKETS Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Summer  hours  starting  May  3:  Saturdays,  9:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.  in  the  north  parking  lot  in  the  Marble  Works.  Also  on  Wednesdays,  June  11-­Oct.  8.  Local  produce,  meats,  cheese  and  eggs,  baked  goods,  jams,  prepared  foods  and  more.  EBT  and  debit  cards  welcome.  Info:  www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org  or  on  Facebook.

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

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

CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-­in  hours  during  the  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;  Wednesday  and  )ULGD\ S P 0DLQ 6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2I¿FH EXLOGLQJ

below  rec.  gym.  Teen  drop-­in  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-­5  p.m.  Info:  388-­3910  or  www.addi-­ sonteens.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Champlain  Valley  Fiddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Club.  Middlebury  VFW,  530  Exchange  Street.  Third  Sunday  (except  Easter),  noon  to  5  p.m.  Donation  5HIUHVKPHQWV DYDLODEOH /RRNLQJ IRU ÂżGGOHUV \RXQJ DQG old.  Open  to  public.  Info:  342-­0079.  The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  Drive,  Bristol.  2SHQ PLNH QLJKW ÂżUVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK S P free  for  all  ages;  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www.bristolskatepark.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seniors  program,  second  Wednesday,  10  a.m.  Book  discussion  group,  second  Wednesday  at  7  p.m.  Info:  453-­3575.  New  Haven  Community  Library.  Located  in  the  QHZ OLEUDU\ WRZQ RI¿FHV EXLOGLQJ 7XHVGD\ a.m.-­5  p.m.  Wednesday,  1-­8  p.m.  Thursday,  1-­8  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Summer  reading  program  10:30  a.m.  Tuesdays,  start-­ ing  July  12.  Information:  Deborah,  453-­4015.

Orwell  Free  Library.  Tuesday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  and  6-­8  p.m.;  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;  Friday,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.

Platt  Memorial  Library.  Shoreham.  897-­2647.  Monday,  11  a.m.-­7  p.m.;  Wednesday  and  Thursday,  2  p.m.-­7  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Programs  on  website:  www.plattlib. org.  Summer  programs  (June  23-­July  30):  Preschool  story  time,  ages  3-­5,  Mondays,  11  a.m.-­noon;  youth  story  time,  ages  6  and  up,  Mondays  and  Wednesdays,  1-­2  p.m.;  drop-­in  crafts  and  activities  for  all  ages,  Mondays  and  Wednesdays,  11  a.m.-­  noon.

Russell  Memorial  Library.  Monkton.  453-­4471.  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  3-­7  p.m.;  Friday  and  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Friday  Story  Hour,  second  and  fourth  Friday,  10-­11  a.m.  WiFi  available.  Weekly  summer  reading  program  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fizz,  Boom,  Readâ&#x20AC;?  starts  Friday,  July  11,  10-­11  a.m.  Salisbury  Free  Public  Library.  352-­4198.  Tuesday-­Thursday,  2:30-­5:30  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­noon.  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Time,  Tuesday  2:30-­4  p.m.  Info:  http://salisburyfreelibrary.blogspot. com.  Story  hour,  pre-­K  through  grade  4:  First  and  third  Saturdays,  10-­11  a.m.,  read-­aloud  book  followed  by  arts  and  crafts  project.  Children  must  be  accompanied  by  an  adult.  Sarah  Partridge  Community  Library.  East  Middlebury.  388-­7588.  Ilsley  Library  cards  accepted.  Tuesday,  9  a.m.-­noon;  Thursday,  Bixby  Memorial  Library.  258  Main  St.,  2-­6  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­noon.  Book  sale  on  Vergennes.  877-­2211.  Monday,  12:30-­7  Saturdays.

SARAH  WESSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  â&#x20AC;&#x153;BEATONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  Boatyard,â&#x20AC;?  mixed  media  on  paper,  will  be  on  p.m.;  Tuesday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;  Wednesday,  Starksboro  Public  Library.  2827  Route  116,  view  at  her  studio  during  the  Middlebury  Arts  Walk  Friday,  June  13,  from  5-­7  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­7  p.m.;  Starksboro  (in  town  hall);  453-­3732.  Parking  S P 7KH VWXGLR LV ORFDWHG RQ WKH VHFRQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU RI WKH KLVWRULF %DWWHOO %XLOGLQJ Friday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.  EHKLQG WRZQ RIÂżFHV 0RQGD\ D P S P #204,  on  the  corner  of  Merchants  Row  and  Main  Street.

Preschool  multi-­age  story  time  Thursday,  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  10:30  a.m. p.m.  Story  time  (ages  3-­5)  Monday,  10:30  a.m.  Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  Preschool  story  453-­3732. every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  VolunTeens,  second  Thursday  hour  every  Friday  at  1  p.m.  with  Deb  Lendway.  Movies  shown  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Young  Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Club,  third  Whiting  Free  Library.  Main  Street  opposite  the  church.  623-­7862.  every  Friday  at  1:30  p.m.  (17  and  under  must  be  accompa-­ Call  for  hours.  Story  time  with  Deb  Lendway,  10  a.m.  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Mysterious  Hogwarts  nied  by  a  parent  or  guardian).  247-­8230.  Summer  programs:  Wednesdays.

Reading  Society,  last  Thursday  of  every  month,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Music  Circleâ&#x20AC;?  with  Rob  Zollman,  Tuesdays  and  Fridays,  BINGO Youth  Media  Lab,  Tuesdays,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  For  a  complete  July  8-­29,  10  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  and  up;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stories  and  Craftsâ&#x20AC;?  listing  of  ongoing  and  special  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities,  visit  www. American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  with  Kathy  Hirschberger,  Wednesdays  and  Thursdays,  July  S P ZLWK HDUO\ ELUGV -DFNSRW )RRG DYDLODEOH %HQHÂżWV ilsleypubliclibrary.org  or  call  the  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Room  at  388-­4097.

9-­31,  10  a.m.,  ages  preschool  and  up. veterans,  scholarships  and  community  programs.  388-­9311.

Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  40  North  St.,  Bristol,  453-­2366.  Hancock  Free  Public  Library.  Wednesday,  1-­5  p.m.;  Thursday,  Monday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  noon-­6  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Books,  videos  and  Refreshments  sold.  247-­3121. p.m.;  Wednesday  and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.;  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  DVDs.  Other  items  available  through  interlibrary  loan.

Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-­ups  6:15  p.m.,  regu-­ Monday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  free  walk-­in  computer  help.  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  lar  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  complimentary  hot  tea  and  autumn  story  times,  Mondays,  10:30-­11  a.m.,  Thursdays,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;  Tuesday  and  coffee.  Info:  247-­5709.

10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  with  stories,  crafts,  puppets,  songs  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  October-­ movement.  Lego  Club,  Wednesdays,  3:15-­4:15  p.m.,  for  VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quick-­ April,  Sunday,  1-­4  p.m.  Early  Literacy  Story  Times,  Thursdays,  ies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-­9468. school-­age  children.  10:30-­11:15  a.m.  Itsy  Bitsy  Yoga,  Thursdays,  July  11-­Aug.  8,  Lincoln  Library.  222  W.  River  Rd.,  Lincoln,  453-­2665.  Monday,  2-­6  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  through  5  years.  Garden  Story  Go  online  to  see  a  full  listing  of  p.m.;  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.  (additional  evening  hours  on  Times,  Tuesdays,  June  18-­Aug.  6,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.  Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  volunteer  basis);  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  Music  and  Movement,  Tuesdays,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  for  ages  p.m.  Reading  with  Magic,  the  therapy  dog,  Mondays,  3:15-­ birth  through  5  years.  Magic:  The  Gathering  games  for  kids  4:15.  Chess  club,  Mondays,  4-­5  p.m.  Lego  club,  Wednesdays,  in  grades  6-­12,  third  Tuesday  of  the  month,  4-­6  p.m.  Hand  in  S P 6WRU\ WLPH DJH ÂżYH DQG XQGHU )ULGD\ D P +DQG FRPPXQLW\ VHUYLFH SURMHFWV IRU NLGV ÂżUVW 7KXUVGD\ RI

Library.

PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  Thursday,  11:30  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Vermont  VWDWH RI¿FH EXLOGLQJ RQ ([FKDQJH 6W LQ Middlebury,  Health  Department  conference  room.  989-­8141.

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

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

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

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

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Lyman, Bradford FERRISBURGH  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Melissa  Lee  Lyman,  daughter  of  James  and  Dawna  Lyman  of  Monkton,  and  Gene  Bradford,  son  of  Eugene  Bradford  of  Ferrisburgh  and  Eileen  Bradford  of  Vergennes,  were  married  May  25,  2014,  in  )HUULVEXUJK $QQ 6XOOLYDQ RIÂżFLDWHG the  double-­ring  ceremony.

Lia  Beliveau  was  the  maid  of  honor  and  Sarah  Bove  was  bridesmaid.  Gary  Hallock  was  the  best  man  and  ushers  were  Kevin  Vermont  College  of  Cosmetology.  Bradford  and  Andy  Gendreau.  She  is  a  hairstylist.

The  bride  is  a  1989  graduate  The  groom  is  a  1988  graduate  of  of  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  School  and  a  1998  graduate  of  the  The  couple  lives  in  Ferrisburgh.

Reynolds, Ford SUDBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Amanda  Nicholle  Reynolds,  daughter  of  Stephen  and  Lisa  Reynolds,  and  Michael  Kevin  Ford,  son  of  Judy  Blake  and  Kevin  Ford,  were  married  May  3,  2014,  at  Burr  Pond  in  Sudbury.  Craig  6FULEQHU RIÂżFLDWHG The  maid  of  honor  was  Jess  Powers.  Bridesmaids  were  Jen  Delabruere,  Ashley  Paquette  and  .HUL 0XQVRQ 7KH Ă&#x20AC;RZHU JLUO ZDV Carly  Delabruere.

The  best  man  was  John  Burns.  Ushers  were  Andy  Kline,  Ryan  Lee  and  Dan  Gilford.  The  ring  bearer  was  Hunter  Paquette.

The  bride  is  a  2005  graduate  of  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  and  a  2009  graduate  of  Morrisville  Rochester  Institute  of  Technology.

State  College.  The  couple  resides  in  Broadalbin,  The  groom  is  a  graduate  of  Morrisville  State  College  and  N.Y.

Knowles, Hornsby MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Anne  K.  Knowles  and  Stephen  J.  Hornsby  were  married  June  2,  2014,  at  Mead  Chapel  on  the  Middlebury  College  campus.  A  reception  followed  at  the  brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  home  in  West  Cornwall.

The  Rev.  Enid  Morgan  of  $EHU\VWZ\WK :DOHV RIÂżFLDWHG The  wedding  party  included  the  brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  daughter,  Kate  Knowles,  and  the  groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  son  and  daughter,  Tom  Hornsby  and  Emma  Hornsby.  Benjamin  Meader  and  Chester  Harvey  were  ushers.

The  bride  is  the  daughter  of  Ruth  Morris  of  Evanston,  Ill.,  and  the  late  Richard  Morris.  She  earned  a  BA  in  English  at  Duke  University,  worked  as  a  book  editor,  then  found  her  calling  in  historical  geography.  After  graduating  with  MS  and  PhD  degrees  in  geography  from  University  of  Wisconsin-­Madison,  she  worked  at  a  number  of  universi-­ ties  and  colleges  before  joining  the  faculty  at  Middlebury  College  in  2002.  She  is  professor  of  geography Â

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The  groom  is  the  son  of  Joy  Hornsby  of  Chichester,  England,  and  the  late  Edgar  Hornsby.  He  received  his  BA  at  St.  Andrews  University  in  Scotland  and  his  PhD  in  geography  at  University  of  British  Columbia.  He  is  director  of  the  Canadian-­American  Center  at  the  University  of  Maine,  Orono.

After  a  wedding  trip  to  Portugal  and  Spain,  the  couple  will  reside  in  West  Cornwall  and  Orono,  Maine.

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BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bristol  Elementary  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  second  annual  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poetry  in  the  Parkâ&#x20AC;?  event  took  place  on  the  town  green  Thursday,  May  29  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  perfect  spring  day  with  poetry,  music  and  a  special  guest.

By  10  a.m.  the  kindergartners  had  arrived  at  the  park  and  spread  out  their  blankets  and  towels  on  the  grass  in  front  of  the  bandstand.  Bristol  music  teacher  San  Gordon  had  set  up  the  sound  system  and  was  playing  her  guitar  to  set  the  PRRG :KHQ WKH ¿UVW DQG VHFRQG graders  arrived  a  little  later  each  kindergarten  class  stood  on  the  steps  and  sang  or  recited  their  poems  about  spring  and  planting  gardens.

(YHU\ ÂżUVW DQG VHFRQG JUDGHU had  a  carefully  crafted  and  illus-­ trated  poem  to  recite.  Teacher  Peg  Sutlive  explained  to  the  audi-­ ence  that  the  children  had  worked  on  looking  at  ordinary  objects  CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  POET  TED  Scheu  through  â&#x20AC;&#x153;poetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  eyes.â&#x20AC;?  To  Zoie,  reads  a  poem  on  the  Bristol  band-­ stand  during  Bristol  Elementary  a  safety  pin  â&#x20AC;&#x153;is  like  a  mouth,  it  Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recent  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poetry  in  the  opens  and  closes.â&#x20AC;?  In  Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  poem  about  a  car,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;the  windshield  Parkâ&#x20AC;?  event.

wipers  â&#x20AC;Ś  play  tag.â&#x20AC;?  For  Carsyn,  a  shell  was  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  non-­edible  potato  chip/hard  as  a  rock/smooth  as  a  slide!!â&#x20AC;?

The  children  applauded  as  Addison  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  own  favorite  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  poet,  Ted  Scheu,  came  up  to  the  bandstand  next.  Scheu  is  an  old  and  valued  friend  of  Bristol  Elementary  School,  having  done  a  weeklong  residency  two  years  ago  and  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;test  driveâ&#x20AC;?  of  his  latest  workshop  with  the  third-­  and  fourth-­graders  last  year.  Not  only  did  he  recite  some  of  his  and  the  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  favorites,  he  shared  a  brand  new  poem  he  wrote  just  for  the  occasion.

He  was  followed  by  the  third-­  and  fourth-­grade  poets  as  the  kindergartners  ate  their  lunches  before  heading  back  to  school.  Marita  Schine  of  the  Lawrence  Memorial  Library  had  a  table  set  up  so  children  and  families  could  sign  up  for  the  summer  reading  program.

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and  settled  in  for  their  lunch  in  front  of  the  bandstand.  Rebecca  Zavadilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  class  displayed  a  poster  with  photographs  of  their  â&#x20AC;&#x153;centos,â&#x20AC;?  poems  put  together  by  combining  titles  on  book  spines.  Scheu  came  back  for  a  few  more  poems  before  he  left  and  then  the  older  children  took  over.

There  were  many  hilarious  reworkings  of  Lewis  Carrollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jabberwocky,â&#x20AC;?  and  deeply  felt  explorations  of  life  and  personal  identity.  Ms.  Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  musical  quotations  on  her  guitar  provided  appropriate  and  often  humorous  bridges  between  performers.

Finally,  teacher  Bridget  Nardiello,  joined  by  students  Becca,  Maizy  and  Louisa,  read  two  moving  poems  by  Maya  Angelou,  the  inspiring  poet  who  died  recently.  It  was  a  moving  conclusion  to  a  celebration  of  poetry  and  community.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  This  article  was  contributed  by  Michele  Lowy,  literacy  specialist  at  Bristol  Elementary  School.

Middlebury  College  graduate  returns  for  80th  reunion By  WEYLAND  JOYNER BRISTOL/MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  As  a  student  at  Middlebury  College,  Gertrude  Lathrop  helped  pay  tuition  by  working  as  a  waitress  and  house  cleaner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jobs  were  scarce,â&#x20AC;?  she  recalled  in  a  recent  interview  at  her  home  in  Bristol.

The  state  of  the  job  market  should  not  be  surprising,  since  Lathrop  attended  the  college  from  1930  to  1934,  the  height  of  the  Great  Depression.  Lathrop,  who  will  mark  her  102nd  birthday  on  Oct.  12,  was  on  campus  in  Middlebury  again  this  past  Saturday  during  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Alumni  Reunion  Weekend  as  the  as  the  lone  repre-­ sentative  of  the  Class  of  1934.

Lathrop  graduated  from  Middlebury  with  a  degree  in  French  80  years  ago.

The  Bristol  native  was  born  Gertrude  Hewitt  in  1912  at  the  Hewitt  Homestead,  a  farmhouse  on  Hewitt  road  in  Bristol  where  she  lives  to  this  day.  Her  parents,  Harvey  and  Lena,  maintained  a  dairy  farm  stretching  from  the  homestead  to  Route  116.

After  Middlebury  College,  she  moved  to  Schaghticoke,  N.Y.,  to  teach  in  a  rural  schoolhouse.  She  returned  to  Bristol  and  married  Earl  Lathrop,  a  local  farmer,  in  1942.  After  the  war  the  couple  moved Â

101-­YEAR-­OLD  GERTRUDE  LATHROP,  with  Middlebury  College  Presi-­ GERTRUDE  (HEWITT)  LATH-­ dent  Ron  Liebowitz,  enjoys  recognition  from  others  at  Mead  Chapel  on  ROP  in  a  photo  taken  just  after  she  Saturday  during  the  collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reunion  convocation.  She  was  the  only  graduated  from  Middlebury  Col-­ member  of  her  class  to  attend  the  80th  reunion. lege  in  1934.

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into  the  historic  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pillarsâ&#x20AC;?  house  on  Bristol  Flats  off  Route  116  not  far  from  her  childhood  home.  In  1974  the  Lathrops  moved  back  into  the  Hewitt  Homestead,  which  Gertrudeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grandfather  had  bought  in  1888.  They  had  six  children:  twin  boys,  two  more  boys  and  two  daughters.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  always  wanted  a  brother,â&#x20AC;?  she Â

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laughs,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;but  my  mother  said,  that  costs  money!â&#x20AC;?  Now  she  is  a  great-­grandmother,  and  many  of  her  descendants  have  stayed  in  the  area.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just  keeping  track  of  the  kids  keeps  me  busy,â&#x20AC;?  Lathrop  said.

These  days,  Lathrop  sticks  close  to  home:  her  son  David  says  this  past  weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  trip  to  Middlebury  ZDV WKH ÂżUVW WLPH VKHÂśG EHHQ RXW since  Christmas.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  too  crazy  about  traveling  now,â&#x20AC;?  she  admits,  though  she  visited  Europe  four  times  in  her  youth.  Lathrop  also  traveled  cross-­country  several  times  and  lived  in  Connecticut  with  her  husband  during  World  War  II,  when  he  worked  in  a  factory  in  the  war  effort.

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The  hill  going  down  from  Mead  Chapel  was  largely  barren  when  she  was  a  student  at  the  college,  but  is  now  marked  by  elms  and  other  trees.  The  Arbor  Day  Foundation  declared  Middlebury  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;tree  campusâ&#x20AC;?  in  2010.

Plans  for  Lathrop  to  attend  her  80th  college  reunion  were  a  year  in  the  making.  Her  son  Doug,  who  lives  in  Texas,  had  a  hand  in  convincing  her  that  she  should  represent  her  class.  Campus  secu-­ rity  made  special  concessions,  allowing  her  to  be  driven  right  up  to  Mead  Chapel,  where  convocation  was  held  on  Saturday  afternoon.  Lathrop  is  hard  of  hearing,  so  she  may  not  have  caught  every  word  of  the  speeches,  but,  David  says,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;she  enjoyed  the  attention.â&#x20AC;?

Lathrop  laughed  and  smiled  when  she  heard  she  would  be  in  the  paper.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  guess  we  all  like  to  read  about  ourselves  now  and  then,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) about  his  professional  future,  while  spending  more  time  with  family  and  having  some  fun  this  summer.

He  urged  the  graduates  to  be  pa-­ tient  and  not  give  in  to  anger  when  dealing  with  others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  my  experience  that  being  calm  and  cordial  during  times  of  GLVDJUHHPHQW OHDGV WR OHVV FRQĂ&#x20AC;LFW and  more  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;win-­win  situations,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  easy,  but  taking  a  deep  breath  and  trying  to  see  someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  point  of  view  and  keeping  calm  dur-­ ing  heated  discussions  will  serve  you  well  at  the  workplace,  in  school,  and  especially  with  relationships.â&#x20AC;?

He  encouraged  the  students  to  be-­ come  lifelong  learners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  want  to  do  well  in  school  or  become  the  best  employee  pos-­ sible,  jump  into  the  learning  with  both  feet,â&#x20AC;?  Kepes  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always  be  looking  to  learn  new  things  and  ¿QG ZD\V WR LPSURYH \RXU VNLOOV  It  will  make  you  a  better  student  or  employee  and  will  make  the  process  much  more  enjoyable.â&#x20AC;?

Kepes  stressed  the  importance  of  seeing  the  lighter  side  of  things. Âł%HLQJ DEOH WR ÂżQG WKH KXPRU LQ a  situation  is  a  great  skill,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  makes  you  realize  that  the  current  crisis  is  not  the  end  of  the  world  and  it  too  shall  soon  pass.  Finding  a  bit  of  humor  r  helps  you  relax  and  refo-­ cus.â&#x20AC;?

In  closing,  he  offered  the  class  of  2014  three  bits  of  advice  as  they  move  on  to  further  education  or  tran-­ sition  into  the  workforce:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;You  catch  PRUH Ă&#x20AC;LHV ZLWK KRQH\ ´ Âł7KH SHUVRQ doing  the  work  does  the  learning,â&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Develop  your  sense  of  humor.â&#x20AC;?

Valedictorian  Addy  Campbell  and  Salutatorian  Natalie  May  both  noted  in  their  speeches  how  proud  the  Mount  Abe  class  of  2014  should  be  of  its  accomplishments.  Members  of  the  class  this  year  launched  new  extra-­curricular  clubs,  performed  a  lot  of  community  service  and  work-­ study  assignments,  and  won  state  titles  in  three  varsity  sports.  Both  Campbell  and  May  were  straight-­A  students  during  their  respective  high  school  careers. Âł:H OHDYH ELJ VKRHV WR ÂżOO QRW only  in  raw  talent,  but  also  in  lead-­ ership,  sportsmanship,  and  school  spirit,â&#x20AC;?  Campbell  said  of  the  group.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  class  is  marked  by  a  distinctive  personality  of  impish  humor,  chiv-­

alry,  intelligence,  and  motivation.  Behind  me  sits  a  group  of  people  that  future  girlfriends  and  boyfriends  will  be  proud  to  take  home  for  dinner.  We  are  multi-­talented,  a  good  time,  and  absolutely  full  of  it.â&#x20AC;?

She  also  lauded  the  compassion-­ DWH QDWXUH RI WKH ÂżYH WRZQ FRPPX-­ nity.  When  Campbell  experienced  a  health  scare  that  required  her  to  be  hospitalized  for  a  long  spell,  she  re-­ ceived  steady  visits  and  cards  from  classmates,  teachers  and  people  she  had  never  even  met. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  watched  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  basketball  be-­ come  Division  II  State  Champions  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  again  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  on  livestream  from  my  hospital  bed,  tuning  in  just  in  time  to  see  my  friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mom  hold  up  a  get-­ well  sign  for  me  in  front  of  the  cam-­ eras,â&#x20AC;?  Campbell  recalled.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cards  of  all  kinds  came  pouring  in,  decorating  the  bulletin  board  on  my  side  of  the  shared  hospital  room  â&#x20AC;Ś  I  had  droves  of  visitors,  teachers  and  friends  alike.  Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grandmothers  whom  I  had  never  met  wanted  to  pray  for  me.  Whole  towns  were  praying  for  me.â&#x20AC;?

Campbell  was  known  throughout  her  high  school  career  for  being  an  environmentalist.  She  helped  insti-­ tute  a  food-­waste  composting  pro-­ gram  in  concert  with  the  MAUHS  cafeteria.  Her  remarks  touched  upon  the  importance  she  places  on  conser-­ vation  and  renewable  energy. Âł:H DUH D JHQHUDWLRQ GHÂżQHG E\ the  problems  we  will  have  to  solve,  DQG , ÂżUPO\ EHOLHYH WKDW WKH ÂżUVW VWHS in  tackling  the  environmental  messes  we  have  stumbled  upon  is  realizing  our  place,â&#x20AC;?  Campbell  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  all  just  animals,  too,  and  we  need  to  stop  viewing  ourselves  as  a  spe-­ cies  apart  from  nature  when  we  are  really,  rather,  a  part  of  it.  Once  we  have  acknowledged  this,  the  issues  of  conscientious  sustainability  be-­ come  immediate,  because  we  are  no  longer  removed.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  ask  that  you  remember  this  al-­ ways,  and  that  you  let  yourself  be  deeply  affected  by  these  truths,  even  WKRXJK WKH\ DUH GLIÂżFXOW WR FDUU\ , ask  that  you  look  to  simplify  your  OLYHV WKDW \RX VWULYH ÂżUVW WR UHGXFH WKHQ WR UHXVH DQG UHF\FOH 7UHDG lightly.  Remember  that  man  is  just  another  creature  in  the  kingdom.â&#x20AC;?

May  credited  the  nurturing  Mount  Abe  community  for  providing  her  with  the  inspiration  and  support  she  needed  in  becoming  a  successful Â

MOUNT  ABRAHAM  UNION  High  School  senior  Natalie  May  gave  the  salutatorian  address  at  Satur-­ dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  graduation  ceremony.

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student.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mount  Abe  is  all  that  I  have  ever  known,  and  so  I  have  often  taken  for  granted  the  unique,  closely  knit  en-­ vironment  that  we  foster  here,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  understand  now  how  lucky  we  are  to  have  grown  up  how  we  GLG 7KHUH DUH FRXQWOHVV WKLQJV DERXW our  school  and  the  community  that  we  are  a  part  of  that  seem  second  nature  to  us;Íž  things  that,  in  fact,  are  incredibly  special;Íž  things  that  should  be  remembered  and  celebrated.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  let  us  celebrate  Edgar  the  Eagle,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;milk,  fruit,  or  juice,  doing  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thousandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  with  Mr.  Braves,  white-­ outs,  and  chants  that  go  something  like:  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You  think  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  better  than  the  Eagles  but  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  (clap,  clap).â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;Ś  May  we  celebrate  card  games  in  the  library,  three  state  championships  in  one  year,  prom  on  an  alpaca  farm,  and  packed  audito-­ riums  screaming  for  our  very  own  Greasers  and  Fezziwigs.â&#x20AC;?

She  exited  the  stage  quoting  Win-­ nie  the  Pooh,  a  fanciful  literary  character  that  she,  her  classmates  and  generations  of  other  Mount  Abe  graduates  had  met  long  before  walk-­ ing  into  through  the  school  doors  for  WKH ÂżUVW WLPH â&#x20AC;&#x153;How  lucky  I  am  to  have  some-­ thing  that  makes  saying  goodbye  so  hard.â&#x20AC;?

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) academic,  athletic  and  artistic  ac-­ complishments.  Ruby  Dombek,  class  of  2014  sa-­ lutatorian,  delivered  the  welcom-­ ing  address.  After  thanking  family,  friends  and  faculty,  Dombek  looked  back  humorously  at  her  and  her  peersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  progress  over  the  years.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  seems  so  long  ago  that  we  entered  this  school  as  boisterous  seventh-­graders  with  poor  hygiene,  consumed  by  the  wonders  of  Gmail  chat,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;By  now  most  of  us  have  mastered  the  use  of  the  de-­ odorant  stick  and  moved  onto  more  prestigious  social  media  sites.  Yet  looking  back,  I  cannot  pinpoint  the  time  that  everything  became  so  dif-­ ferent.â&#x20AC;?

Dombek  also  offered  some  ad-­ vice.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surround  yourself  with  people  that  make  you  a  better  version  of  you,â&#x20AC;?  Dombek  urged  her  classmates.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enjoy  the  little  moments,  and  stay  true.  Fight  for  the  underdog,  the  mis-­ ÂżW ´ Senior  Matteo  Palmer  then  per-­ formed  an  original  piece  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Speechlessâ&#x20AC;?  on  the  guitar.  Palmer Â

VERGENNES  UNION  HIGH  School  senior  Matteo  Palmer  plays  an  original  song,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Speechless,â&#x20AC;?  during  the  VUHS  graduation  ceremony  last  Friday  night.

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is  an  accomplished  guitarist  who  recently  released  an  album  that  has  earned  critical  praise.  7KRPDV /HH +RGVGHQ ,,, GHOLYHUHG the  valedictory  address.  He  began  his  speech  by  casually  taking  a  self-­ ie  photo  of  himself  with  the  whole  crowd  in  the  background,  drawing  much  laughter  from  the  audience.

Hodsden  then  discussed  the  im-­ portance  to  him  of  the  word  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;chisel,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  a  motto  that  he  picked  up  from  a  teammate  at  football  practice  and  an Â

overarching  theme  of  his  speech.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything  we  do  shapes  us  and  those  around  us  in  some  way.  Every  choice  we  make  plays  a  role  in  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;chis-­ eling  the  stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  forming  us,  who  ZH DUH ´ +RGVGHQ UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG Âł/LNH the  stroke  of  a  chisel,  our  actions  cannot  be  undone.  Words  cannot  be  unsaid.  Although  the  mark  they  make  can  be  repaired  with  cement,  with  forgiveness,  the  actions  and  words  always  shape.â&#x20AC;?  (See  Vergennes,  Page  20A)

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The  students,  Carpenter  and  his  And  the  exercise  also  yielded  some  10-­year-­old  son,  Henry,  divided  LQWHUHVWLQJ ÂżQGLQJV WKDW VKRXOG KHOS into  nine  groups  of  two  to  conduct  HOPE  and  other  charitable  organiza-­ the  survey.  Here  are  some  of  their Â

MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  ECONOMICS  Professor  Jeffrey  Carpenter,  right,  and  four  of  his  students  watch  DV &DUSHQWHUÂśV VRQ +HQU\ GUDZV WKH ZLQQLQJ QXPEHU IRU D UDIĂ&#x20AC;H SURMHFW WKDW &DUSHQWHUVÂś FODVV XQGHUWRRN WR study  how  incentives  affect  giving  to  charity. Â

ÂżQGLQJV Â&#x2021; 6RPHRQH DQVZHUHG WKH GRRU DW around  850  of  the  2,000  homes  that  were  visited. Â&#x2021; 3HRSOH GRQDWHG WKH PRVW ² DQ average  of  $6.37  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  when  presented  ZLWK WKH IRXUWK VDOHV SLWFK 3D\ ZKDW you  want  for  an  equal  chance  of  ZLQQLQJ WKH UDIĂ&#x20AC;H )RONV SDLG DQ DY-­ erage  of  $6.23  for  the  quantity  dis-­ count  (pitch  No.  2);Íž  an  average  of  IRU WKH VWDQGDUG UDIĂ&#x20AC;H SLWFK No.  1);Íž  and  an  average  of  $3.59  for  the  version  that  imposed  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;penaltyâ&#x20AC;?  the  more  tickets  you  bought  (pitch  No.  3). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting  it  all  together,  we  learned  some  valuable  lessons  for  FKDULWLHV ´ &DUSHQWHU VDLG Âł:LWK incentives,  you  can  get  people  to  donate  more  and  with  the  right  framing,  you  can  get  more  people  to  donate.â&#x20AC;? %DVHG RQ WKH FODVVÂśV ÂżQGLQJV QRQSURÂżWV ZRXOG EH EHVW VHUYHG DEDQGRQLQJ WKH VWDQGDUG UDIĂ&#x20AC;H IRU-­ mat  for  one  that  either  gives  a  quan-­ tity  discount  or  that  allows  people  to  pay  what  they  want  for  an  equal  chance  at  winning.

Carpenter  said  some  of  his  future  FODVVHV ZLOO DOVR GR ¿HOG ZRUN UH-­

Orwell Library summer  events  set 25:(// ² 7KH 2UZHOO )UHH /L-­ brary  will  host  a  series  of  summer  reading  events  for  local  children.  Events  are  held  on  Tuesdays  from  3-­4  p.m. Â&#x2021; Âł6FLHQFH RI 6RXQG ´ -XQH Rob  Zollman  invites  children  of  all  ages  to  experience  sound  like  never  before.  Audience  participation  is  ex-­ pected.  Â&#x2021; Âł(Z *URVV ´ -XO\ 1HYHU fear,  there  is  enough  slime  and  ooze  for  all.  School-­aged  children  should  Events wear  messy  clothes  are and  come  prepared  held on to  be  disgusted  by  Tuesdays science.  from 3-4 Â&#x2021; Âł 7 K H Scoop  on  Scat,â&#x20AC;?  p.m.

July  8.  Josh  Hardt  teaches  school-­aged  children  how  to  track  and  identify  animals  by  the  sign  they  leave  behind. Â&#x2021; Âł7LH LW '\H LW ´ -XO\ School-­aged  children  can  turn  chem-­ ical  reactions  into  colorful  creations.  Participants  should  bring  something  to  tie-­dye  and  wear  messy  clothing. Â&#x2021; Âł)LUH 0DNLQJ ´ -XO\ 1R matches  or  lighters  allowed.  School-­ aged  children  will  see  two  sticks  ig-­ nite  a  tiny  coal  and  birch  bark  burst  LQWR Ă&#x20AC;DPHV 6ÂśPRUHV ZLOO EH VHUYHG If  it  rains,  kids  can  bring  their  favor-­ ite  board  game  to  share. Â&#x2021; Âł$UFKDHRORJ\ LQ $FWLRQ ´ -XO\ 29.  Archaeologist  Scott  A.  McLaugh-­ lin  will  host  a  simulated  archaeologi-­ cal  dig  based  on  a  Lake  Champlain  canal  boat  shipwreck.  School-­aged  children  can  examine  artifacts  and  discover  what  life  was  like  100  years  ago.  )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW 2U-­ ZHOO )UHH /LEUDU\ÂśV VXPPHU SUR-­ grams,  call  948-­2041  or  visit  orwell-­ freelibrary.org.

June 21st Bristol

lated  to  philanthropy,  which  is  alive  and  well  in  Addison  County.  One  person  gave  $100,  while  a  couple  of  people  gave  $60  and  $40.  The  larg-­ est  percentage  of  donors  (15  per-­ cent)  gave  $5.  Some  people  decided  WR GRQDWH ZKLOH GHFOLQLQJ WKH UDIĂ&#x20AC;H tickets.  Carpenter  thanked  The  Lob-­ by  restaurant  in  Middlebury,  which  provided  three  of  the  $500  gift  cer-­ WLÂżFDWHV 7KH FROOHJH VSRQVRUHG WKH fourth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not  one  person  who  opened  the  door  was  rude,â&#x20AC;?  Carpenter  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not  everyone  donated,  but  they  all  listened  and  sent  us  on  our  way  with  a  smile.  In  fact,  many  of  our  visits  turned  into  great  conversations  and  DIWHU GUHDGLQJ WKH ÂżUVW VKLIW ZH DOO looked  forward  to  the  next  because Â

it  was  a  great  experience.â&#x20AC;?

Jeanne  Montross,  executive  di-­ rector  of  HOPE,  gave  much  thanks  to  Carpenter  and  his  students  for  their  efforts. Âł:H DUH VR SOHDVHG WKDW WKH VWX-­ dents  raised  so  much  money,â&#x20AC;?  Mon-­ tross  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contributions  such  as  these  are  extremely  valuable  to  us  as  they  can  be  targeted  for  use  where  most  needed,  unlike  grant  funds  which  have  restrictions.  This  funding  we  have  targeted  toward  our  work  to  increase  low-­income  householdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  access  to  healthy  pro-­ duce,  and  will  assist  us  as  we  work  to  revamp  the  Addison  County  Gleaning  Program.â&#x20AC;?

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Melanie  Consi-­ dine  will  lead  a  workshop  teaching  the  art  of  hand  coloring  photographs  at  the  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Cen-­ ter  in  Brandon  on  Sunday,  June  29,  from  11  a.m.-­3  p.m.  The  class  will  give  an  overview  of  the  process,  in-­ cluding  print  preparation,  basic  col-­ oring  techniques  using  photo  oils,  DQG ÂżQLVKLQJ Considineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  primary  focus  is  to  preserve  the  old  photographic  pro-­ cesses.  In  1998  she  left  her  career  in  WKH ÂżQDQFLDO SODQQLQJ DQG LQYHVWPHQW industry  to  pursue  a  profession  in  the  ¿HOG RI SKRWRJUDSK\ :LWK D VWURQJ self  taught  knowledge  base,  she  com-­ pleted  the  rigorous  program  at  the  Hallmark  Institute  of  Photography  where  she  learned  the  art  of  hand-­ colored  photography.  She  currently  ZRUNV SDUW WLPH DV D ÂżQH DUW SKRWRJUD-­ pher  and  full-­time  as  a  web  designer.  Two  to  three  photographs  will  be  provided  for  participants  to  work  on,  plus  oils  and  all  of  the  necessary  tools.  Participants  may  bring  their  own  suitable  photos  for  coloring  if  desired;Íž  ideally,  photos  should  be  SULQWHG RQ ÂżEHU EDVHG SDSHUV LQ D WUD-­ ditional  black-­and-­white  darkroom.

Participants  should  plan  to  either  bring  a  light  lunch  or  purchase  lunch  at  the  Compass  CafÊ.

The  class  fee  is  $65.  The  class  size  is  limited  and  the  deadline  to  register  is  June  27.  Register  at  802-­247-­4295  or  info@cmacvt.org.

The  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center  is  open  seven  days  a  week  from  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  and  is  located  in  Brandon  at  333  Jones  Drive  in  Park  Village  (former  site  of  the  Brandon  Training  School).

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The Northern Lights Scholarship Program Scholarships based on need and merit, funding up to 50% of tuition are available for NEW students entering in Fall 2014.

To apply, contact Elaine Anderson at auroramiddleschoolvt@yahoo.com or 802-989-3737 Aurora Middle School provides a challenging academic environment with an interdisciplinary, thematic curriculum that fosters creativity and personal growth.

Aurora Middle School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Middlebury  bond

Parking  lot  slowpoke A  LARGE  TURTLE,  either  looking  for  a  parking  spot  or  just  passing  through,  wanders  through  a  Middlebury  parking  lot  Tuesday  morning.

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ANwSU  summer  food  dates  set VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Addison  Northwest  Supervisory  Union  is  par-­ ticipating  in  the  Summer  Food  Service  Program  for  Children.  Funded  by  the  United  States  Department  of  Agricul-­ ture,  the  program  is  designed  to  en-­ sure  that  children  who  rely  on  free  or  reduced  price  meals  during  the  school  year  continue  to  have  adequate  nutri-­ tion  throughout  the  summer.  Meals  will  be  provided  to  all  chil-­ dren  without  charge  and  are  the  same  for  all  children  regardless  of  race,  color,  national  origin,  sex,  age  or  dis-­ ability,  and  there  will  be  no  discrimina-­ tion  in  the  course  of  the  meal  service.  Meals  are  available  to  all  children  18  years  of  age  or  younger  at  the  follow-­ ing  locations: Â&#x2021; 9HUJHQQHV (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO June  19-­Aug.  1,  Monday-­Friday, Â

ADDISON COUNTY

12:15-­12:45  p.m.;Íž  and  Aug.  4-­15,  Monday-­Friday,  11:30  a.m.-­noon.  Contact  June  Sargent  for  elementary  program  details  at  877-­3761  or  Jill  Str-­ ube  for  SAIL  program  details  at  877-­ 2938. Â&#x2021; %R\V *LUOV &OXE RI 9HUJHQQHV June  19-­Aug.  15,  Monday-­Friday,  noon-­12:30  p.m.  Contact  Billy  Waller  for  program  details  at  877-­6344. Â&#x2021; 0DU\ -RKQVRQ SURJUDP DW 6W 3H-­ terâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Hall:  June  23-­Aug.  8,  Monday-­ Friday,  noon-­12:30  p.m.  Contact  Anne  Gleason  for  program  details  at  388-­ 2853. Â&#x2021; %L[E\ /LEUDU\ -XQH $XJ 14,  Thursdays  only,  11:30  a.m.-­noon.  Contact  Rachel  Plant  for  program  de-­ tails  at  877-­2211.

For  additional  information,  contact  Carmen  Jochum  at  759-­2131,  ext.  217.

School Briefs

Isabel  McGrory-­Klyza  has  been  named  to  the  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  for  the  spring  2014  semester  at  Columbia  University.  She  is  a  history  major  in  the  class  of  2017.

Lillian  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lilyâ&#x20AC;?  Rosenberg  of  Cornwall  graduate  from  the  Loomis  Chaffee  School  in  Windsor,  Conn.,  on  May  25.

Rosenberg  was  the  recipient  of  the  Founders  Prize,  in  recognition  of  outstanding  academic  achievement,  DQG WKH *OREDO 6WXGLHV &HUWL¿FDWH She  also  received  History  Depart-­ ment  Honors  and  was  selected  to  Cum  Laude,  the  international  society  that  promotes  sound  scholarship  in  secondary  schools.

While  at  Loomis  Chaffee,  Rosen-­ berg  was  active  in  the  Theater  and  The  event  is  free  and  open  to  the  pub-­ Dance  Department,  sang  in  the  school  choir,  and  was  a  resident  as-­ lic.  Entry  fees  are  $8  per  class.

Food  will  be  available  for  pur-­ sistant.  She  played  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  varsity  chase.For  more  information  contact  ¿HOG KRFNH\ DQG ZDV QDPHG DV DQ Jill  Wade  at  453-­3294  or  jill@wish-­ Academic  All-­American.  She  also  played  girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  varsity  lacrosse. fulthinkingfarm.org.

4-­H  club  to  hold  horse  show  June  21-­22

WELLNESS CENTER

counter  to  the  Act  60  rule  that  school  funds  cannot  be  used  for  municipal  projects.  Peter  Burrows,  ACSU  su-­ perintendent,  said  this  week  that  the  addition  has  been  cleared  by  Bill  Tal-­ ERWW FKLHI ¿QDQFLDO RI¿FHU IRU WKH 'H-­ partment  of  Education.  Talbott  will  be  providing  a  written  opinion  on  the  matter  at  a  later  date,  Burrows  said  on  Wednesday.

Selectboard  members  plan  to  sign  a  lease  agreement  by  July  with  UD-­3  for  use  of  the  Creek  Road  property,  followed  by  a  second  agreement  spelling  out  shared  UD-­3  and  town  uses  of  the  recreation  center.

In  other  downtown  construction-­ UHODWHG QHZV 0LGGOHEXU\ RIÂżFLDOV are  now  projecting  a  mid-­October  timeframe  for  removing  the  Lazarus  building  at  20  Main  St.  Middlebury  College  recently  purchased  the  build-­ ing,  which  it  deeded  over  to  the  town  last  week.  The  town  will  demolish  the  building  to  create  better  access  via  Printerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Alley  to  the  Marble  Works  complex.

In  order  to  prepare  the  building  for  demolition,  the  town  will  need  to  hire  TXDOLÂżHG ÂżUPV WR LGHQWLI\ DQG UHPRYH hazardous  materials  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  such  as  lead  and  asbestos.  That  work  is  estimated  to  cost  around  $22,000,  money  that  will  be  allocated  from  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cap-­ ital  improvements  fund.

Town  Manager  Kathleen  Ramsay  said  the  costs  of  the  actual  demolition  and  removal  of  the  Lazarus  building  will  be  covered  by  the  (mostly)  feder-­ ally  funded  plan  to  replace  the  Main  Street  and  Merchants  Row  railroad  overpasses  with  a  tunnel.  As  reported  last  week  in  the  Addison  Independent,  major  work  on  the  overpasses  project  will  have  to  wait  until  next  spring.  But  contractors  will  need  to  use  the Â

Lazarus  site  for  staging  materials  and  as  a  launching  site  for  drainage  bor-­ ings.

In  other  action  on  Tuesday,  the  Middlebury  selectboard: Â&#x2021; 5HFHLYHG D UHSRUW IURP -DPLH Gaucher,  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  director  of  business  development  and  innova-­ tion,  on  some  potential  new  economic  activity  in  town.  His  lead  item,  how-­ ever,  presented  some  good  news  and  bad  news.  Gaucher  reported  the  good  news  is  that  Vermont  Soap  is  looking  WR UHORFDWH IURP LWV ÂżUH GDPDJHG OR-­ cation  at  606  Exchange  St.  to  a  build-­ ing  owned  by  Tony  Neri  at  183  Indus-­ trial  Ave.  The  bad  news,  according  to  Gaucher,  is  that  Ferrisburgh-­based  Vermont  Livestock  had  been  looking  to  expand  into  the  Neri  building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five  different  investment  compa-­ QLHV KDYH EHHQ LQYROYHG LQ ÂżQDQFLQJ the  Vermont  Livestock  (project),â&#x20AC;?  Gaucher  said  in  describing  the  com-­ plexity  of  the  deal.

Vermont  Livestock  has  outgrown  its  current  headquarters  in  Ferris-­ burgh.  The  company  originally  sub-­ mitted  plans  to  build  a  new  slaugh-­ terhouse  operation  in  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  industrial  park,  but  ultimately  de-­ clared  an  interest  to  move  into  the  Neri  building. Â&#x2021; $JUHHG WR VXSSRUW DQ HOHFWULF YH-­ hicle  charging  facility  at  the  munici-­ pal  parking  lot  off  Mill  Street.  The  state  will  install  two  electric  vehicle  charging  stations  at  the  lot  and  re-­ imburse  the  town  for  up  to  $27,590  (75  percent)  of  the  total  project  costs.  The  agreement  with  the  state  calls  for  a  local  match  of  $1,697,  with  Green  Mountain  Power  also  kicking  in  as-­ sistance.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com

Young  musicians  wrap  up  workshop  with  concert MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  In  the  popular  weeklong  program  known  as  Rock-­ It  Science,  Clint  Bierman,  members  of  the  Grift,  and  other  talented  local  rockers  work  with  young  musicians,  focusing  on  musicianship,  songwrit-­ ing  and  performance.  The  June  2014  program  ends  in  a  blowout  concert  on  Friday,  June  20,  at  7  p.m.  at  Mid-­ dleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Town  Hall  Theater. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  program  is  so  popular  that Â

families  make  their  summer  plans  around  it,â&#x20AC;?  says  Education  Direc-­ tor  Lindsay  Pontius.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most  of  the  participants  have  been  involved  for  four  years.  The  skills  they  have  built  are  quite  extraordinary.  Some  of  the  bands  have  been  performing  together  in  local  venues  and  even  recording.â&#x20AC;?

Student  performers  include  rock  school  veterans  Josh  Burnett-­Breen,  Tobias  Broucke,  Alex  Kite,  Bryce Â

Kowalczyk,  Zara  London-­Southern,  Ethan  Nerney,  Will  Ross,  Micah  Ru-­ bin,  DJ  Sandler,  Addison  and  Oziah  Wales,  and  Jack  Waterman.

The  June  20  concert  is  free,  but  donations  are  accepted  to  further  the  work  of  the  THT  Education  Program.  For  more  information  about  THT  Education,  contact  Lindsay  Pontius  at  education@townhalltheater.org.  Tickets  are  available  at  the  door.

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Rokeby Museum to exhibit 100-year-old NYC postcards by Vt. artist By  PHOEBE  LEWIS  FERRISBURGH  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  As  Rokeby  Museum  Director  Jane  Williamson  researched  artist  Rachael  Robinson  Elmer,  who  grew  up  at  the  Rokeby  homestead  in  the  late  1800s,  she  read  of  a  mysterious  painting.  The  depic-­ tion  of  New  Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  City  Hall  painted  in  the  Impressionist  style  had  been  rejected  from  a  series  Elmer  created  for  a  group  of  12  postcards  in  the  early  1900s,  and  it  had  not  been  seen  since.  What  Williamson  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  expect  ZDV WR ÂżQG WKH YHU\ SDLQWLQJ LQ WKH 5RNHE\ DUFKLYHV ZKHUH LW KDG EHHQ nestled  since  Elmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  death  in  1919.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  there  was  a  13th  card  that  was  rejected,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  we  had  the  painting.  In  the  course  of  doing  the  research  we Â

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The  rejected  painting,  a  rendering  of  City  Hall,  remained  in  Elmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  possession  and  was  stored  in  the  5RNHE\ DUFKLYHV WKRXJK LWV H[LVWHQFH was  forgotten  until  now.  By  a  stroke  of  luck,  Williamson  had  recently  read  through  three  yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  worth  of  corre-­ spondence  between  Elmer  and  her  mother  from  1912-­14,  and  was  aware  of  the  rejected  13th  card  and  so  was  able  to  recognize  it.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  I  was  looking  through  the  box  looking  for  this  stuff,  I  found  this  painting  and  I  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh  my  gosh, Â

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The  Rokeby  Museum  was  estab-­ lished  in  1961  through  the  will  of  Elizabeth  Donoway  Robinson,  the  last  member  of  the  Robinson  family  OLYLQJ DW 5RNHE\ +LVWRULFDOO\ D prosperous  Merino  sheep  farm,  Rokeby  Museum  is  now  perhaps  best  known  for  its  Underground  Railroad  Education  Center  that  was  opened  in  2012.  It  is  thanks  to  the  new  Education  &HQWHU WKDW WKH H[KLELWLRQ LV HYHQ possible.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  is  something  we  could  KDYH QHYHU GRQH EHIRUH WKH FHQWHU opened),â&#x20AC;?  Williamson  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  ZDV QR VSDFH LQ WKH KLVWRULF PDLQ

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MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  annual  Peasant  Market  will  take  place  this  year  on  Saturday,  July  12,  IURP D P WR S P RQ WKH 0LGGOH-­ bury  town  green.

A  Middlebury  tradition  for  de-­ cades,  Peasant  Market  got  its  start  DV D ÂłZRPHQÂśV IDLU´ VKRUWO\ DIWHU St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal  Church  was  IRXQGHG LQ 7KH PDUNHW WRRN RQ LWV FXUUHQW QDPH LQ WKH V DQG has  been  a  local  tradition  ever  since.  All  proceeds  are  donated  to  area  QRQSURÂżWV DQG VHUYLFH RUJDQL]DWLRQV Last  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  market  raised  more  than  $24,000.  Among  the  highlights  this  year  LV D UDIĂ&#x20AC;H IRU DQ IRRW ZRRGHQ peace  canoe  crafted  by  volunteer  boat  wrights  from  the  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  congregation.  Assembled  in  Ed  Mc-­ *XLUHÂśV KDQJDU LQ 1HZ +DYHQ WKH canoe  is  crafted  out  of  mahogany  and  pine  plywood  and  painted  with  a  crescent  moon  design  by  Ceil  Mur-­ doch.  McGuire  describes  the  wide,  VWDEOH EDWHDX DV D ÂłYHU\ VW\OLVK´ ERDW ideal  for  a  family  looking  to  spend  time  on  the  water. Âł,WÂśV JRW D QLFH IHHO WR LW ´ VDLG 0F-­ *XLUH Âł7LSSLQJ WKLV WKLQJ RYHU ZLOO UHTXLUH VRPH GRLQJ ´ 5DIĂ&#x20AC;H WLFNHWV ZLOO EH RQ VDOH IRU $10  each  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Church,  the  Bristol  Fourth  of  July  celebration  and  at  Peasant  Market.  The  drawing  is  scheduled  for  1  p.m.  on  the  day  of  the  market.  Meanwhile,  organizers  at  St.  Ste-­ phenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  are  combing  through  do-­ nated  goods  that  will  be  on  sale  at  the  market.  Items  for  sale  this  year  include  high-­quality  antiques,  white  elephant  gifts,  vintage  clothing  and  jewelry,  small  rugs  and  linens,  sport-­ ing  goods,  and  more.  A  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  booth  will  feature  used  clothing,  toys,  strollers  and  handmade  baby  gifts  and  crafts.

St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pie  brigade  will  also  be  baking  more  than  100  pies  to  sell  DW WKH PDUNHW 2WKHU IHVWLYLWLHV ZLOO include  a  midway,  with  games  for  children  and  families,  and  food  ven-­ dors  including  the  Skinny  Pancake.  'RQDWLRQV IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;HD PDUNHW ZLOO be  gladly  accepted  at  St.  Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  from  June  30  to  July  3,  and  July  7  WR EHWZHHQ D P DQG S P LQ the  church  basement.  Unfortunately,  the  church  cannot  accept  comput-­ ers  and  accessories;Íž  VCRs,  televi-­ sions  or  DVD  players;Íž  microwaves  or  large  appliances;Íž  luggage;Íž  CDs  or  cassette  tapes;Íž  magazines  or  text-­ books;Íž  shoes;Íž  plastic  containers;Íž  or  items  that  are  not  clean  and  in  good  condition. Â

Young  woodworkers PRESCHOOLERS  FROM  THE  Middlebury  Co-­op  Nursery  School  show  off  the  wood  sculptures  they  recently  made  with  wood  scraps  donated  by  Goodro  Lumber.  The  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  work  is  now  on  display  at  the  Sarah  Partridge  Community  Library  in  East  Middlebury.

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MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  2014  Mid-­ dlebury  Arts  Walk  season  continues  with  over  25  locations  throughout  Middlebury  featuring  a  wonderful  variety  of  the  visual  and  performing  arts.  This  Friday,  June  13,  a  special  feature  of  bicycles  turned  into  art  by  local  artists  will  be  exhibited  through-­ out  the  downtown  and  Marble  Works  celebrating  the  inaugural  Vermont  Gran  Fondo.   Middlebury  Arts  Walk  is  a  free  event  (for  artists,  venues  and  attend-­ ees)  and  is  held  the  second  Friday  of  the  month  from  5  to  7  p.m.  In  many  cases  the  art  is  on  display  all  month  long  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  just  that  evening.

Featured  Exhibits Â&#x2021; Âł5HF\FOHG %LF\FOHV ´ $UWV :DON-­ ers  will  see  a  dozen  recycled  bicycles  around  downtown  and  the  Marble  Works  that  have  been  turned  into  art  by  local  artists.  Some  are  recogniz-­ able  as  bicycles  and  some  have  been  completely  dismantled  and  put  back  together  again  giving  them  new  life  and  purpose.  The  bicycles  were  do-­ nated  by  Bike-­Recycle  Vermont/Lo-­ cal  Motion.  Many  of  these  bikes  are  available  for  sale. Â&#x2021; =RQH 7KUHH *DOOHU\ 0DSOH 6WUHHW WKLUG Ă&#x20AC;RRU Âł2EVHVVLRQ WR WKH 7KLUG 3RZHU ² &UXVK ´ D VXVSHQGHG bicycle  sculpture  created  by  Rachel  Baird  with  welding  assistance  at Â

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Nopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Metal  Works.  Also  there  will  be  a  special  appearance  by  Gorilla  Arts  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  anonymous  artists  who  will  be  on  bikes  around  town  and  in  the  gallery.  Showing  in  the  gallery  will  be  an  exhibit  by  M  P  Landis  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  col-­ lection  of  Cape  Cod  monoprints  and  abstract  mixed  media  series  created  in  Middlebury. Â&#x2021; 9HUPRQW )RONOLIH &HQWHU 0DLQ 6W Âł'LVFRYHULQJ &RPPXQLW\ Media  by  Young  People  Explor-­ LQJ 7KHLU 2ZQ /LYHV DQG WKH :RUOG $URXQG 7KHP ´ VKRZFDVLQJ SOXV documentary  media  works  produced  in  the  last  nine  months  by  K-­12  stu-­ dents  and  at-­risk  populations. Â&#x2021; 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU -DFNVRQ *DO-­ OHU\ 0HUFKDQWV 5RZ &HOHEUDWLQJ WKH work  of  three  woodblock  artists  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Jane  Eddy,  Barbara  Ekedahl  and  Ray  +XGVRQ 7KHLU PXOWL OD\HUHG ZRRG-­ block  prints  will  be  exhibited  along  with  information  on  their  creative  process.  An  artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  reception  will  be  during  Arts  Walk,  Friday  evening  June  13,  5-­7  p.m. Â&#x2021; (GJHZDWHU *DOOHU\ 0LOO 6W Celebrating  a  new  exhibit  of  new  SDLQWLQJV E\ WKH :DLWVÂżHOG DUWLVW DQG Middlebury  alumna  Cynthia  Kirk-­ wood  with  a  focus  on  bright  and  cheerful  color.  An  opening  reception  will  be  held  during  the  Arts  Walk,  June  13,  5-­7  p.m.

Â&#x2021; 0DLQ DW WKH %ULGJH 0DLQ 6W :RUNV E\ /LQF\ 6XOOLYDQ D ORFDO artist  and  hair  stylist  who  goes  under  WKH SVHXGRQ\P Âł1DXND ´ ,QVSLUHG by  her  native  country  of  Papua,  New  Guinea,  and  its  colors  and  traditional  lines,  Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  prints  depict  bold  RXWOLQHV EULJKW FRORUV DQG Ă&#x20AC;RZLQJ lines  that  pop  off  the  canvas,  given  WKHP DQ DOPRVW ' HIIHFW +HU GH-­ signs  are  truly  from  her  mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  eye  and  are  left  up  to  the  views  to  inter-­ pret  what  they  see  in  the  picture.

Middlebury  Arts  Walk  also  wel-­ FRPHV D QHZ YHQXH 2WWHU &UHHN Kitchenware  and  Electronics,  211  Maple  St.  in  the  Marble  Works.

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the  fop  who  steals  Louise  (Amanda  Seyfried),  Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  girlfriend.

If  you  are  saying  by  now  that  you  refuse  to  endure  the  vulgarity,  FRQVLGHU D IHZ VSHFLÂżF SOHDVXUHV Ruth  (a  deadpan  Sarah  Silverman),  is  a  prostitute  who  plies  her  trade  full-­time  upstairs  while  Edward  (Giovani  Ribisi),  the  love  of  her  life  waits  for  her  downstairs  holding  D ERXTXHW RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV IRU WKHLU HYH-­ ning  date.  Living  in  sublime  denial,  Edward  and  Ruth  generate  laugh-­ ter  whenever  they  appear,  which  is  often.  The  unfortunate  truth  is  that  Seth  MacFarlane  just  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  deliver  HQRXJK ÂżUHZRUNV WR KROG RXU LQWHU-­ est  for  long  in  a  comedy  built  on  ran-­ dom  incidents.  .

All  the  action  in  this  story  that  XQIROGV LQ LV GHOLYHUHG LQ WKRU-­ RXJKO\ PRGHUQ GLDORJXH ³, KDYH WR OHDYH WR ¿QG P\VHOI´ D WKUHDG that  is  consistently  funny.  This  is  the  old  Wild  West  told  in  modern  language  but  swathed  in  infantile  humor.  It  is  an  awful  movie  punc-­ tuated  now  and  then  by  funny  hi-­ jinks.  Seth  MacFarlane  had  a  great  spoof  in  his  hands  until  he  ran  it  through  the  bathroom.

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A  Million  Ways  to  Die  in  the  West;Íž  Running  time:  1:55;Íž  Rating:  R Âł$ 0LOOLRQ :D\V WR 'LH LQ WKH :HVW´ HDUQHG DQ 5 UDWLQJ IRU GUXJV sex,  violence,  prostitution  and  func-­ tioning  animal  body  parts  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  among  other  things.  Sounds  bad?  Not  re-­ ally,  because  all  of  the  above  is  wrapped  in  middle  school  humor,  the  kind  kids  try  out  before  acquir-­ ing  the  grand  sophistication  of  their  high  school  years.

The  movie  is  the  self-­indulgent  XQGHUWDNLQJ RI RQH PDQ 6HWK 0DF-­ Farlane,  who  wrote,  starred,  direct-­ ed,  and  is  on  screen  nearly  all  the  WLPH 7KHUH DUH WZR WKHPHV KHUH D takeoff  on  the  long-­ago  Westerns  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s,  and  bathroom  humor  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  ERGLO\ Ă&#x20AC;XLGV NLQG RI WKLQJ WKDW XVX-­ ally  comes  from  a  drinker  at  a  cock-­ tail  party  who  thinks  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  being  very  funny.  MacFarlane  is  more  success-­ IXO ZKHQ KHÂśV VSRRÂżQJ WKH ROG :HVW-­ erns  than  he  is  at  mining  vulgarity  for  hilarity.

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MacFarlane  packages  the  Western  FOLFKpV LQ FRPLF YLROHQFH WKH VDORRQ that  explodes  into  exaggerated  mur-­ derous  mayhem  when  someone  is  in-­ sulted,  a  man  lying  dead  in  the  street  for  three  days  while  no  one  notices. Â

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VUHS  begins  search  for  interim  principal

We  all  scream  for  ice  cream MONKTON  CENTRAL  SCHOOL  students  Jaden  Morehouse  and  Brynn  Winchester  pick  up  ice  cream  treats  during  a  special  outdoor  lunch  at  the  school  Tuesday.

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A  section  of  College  Street  in  Middlebury  will  be  closed  MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  town  of  Middlebury  will  close  a  portion  of  Route  125  (College  Street)  near  Middlebury  College  next  Tuesday  and  Wednesday.   The  stretch  between  Chateau  Road  and  Hillcrest  Road  will  be  closed  and  completely  impassable  to  vehicles  from  6  a.m.  on  June  17  to  7  p.m.  on  June  18,  in  order  to  allow  Middlebury  College  to  replace  a  steam  pipe  crossing  under  the  road.

Both  lanes  of  the  busy  street  must  be  trenched  at  the  same  time,  thereby  precluding  one-­lane  traffic,  according  to  town  offi-­ cials.  The  trench  will  cut  through Â

College  Street  across  from  Forest  Hall  (between  Chateau  Road  and  Hepburn  Road).  A  posted  detour  will  take  traf-­ fic  from  the  intersection  of  College  and  Weybridge  streets  near  the  town  gym,  northwest  on  Weybridge  Street/Route  23  to  Weybridge  village,  then  south  on  James  Road  to  Route  125.

Message  boards  are  currently  in  place  and  activated  at  the  rotary  in  Middlebury  and  at  the  Route  22A/ Route  125  intersection  to  provide  regular  commuters  advance  notice.  Flaggers  will  be  present  on  site  to  assist  in  directing  traffic  around  the  construction.

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  search  FRPPLWWHH LV ZRUNLQJ DOUHDG\ WR ÂżQG an  interim  principal  to  replace  depart-­ ing  Vergennes  Union  High  School  Co-­principal  Ed  Webbley,  who  resigned  his  post  in  mid-­May  after  eight  years  at  VUHS  to  take  a  simi-­ lar  position  at  The  Danville  School  in  Caledonia  County.

At  its  regular  meeting  on  Monday,  LWV ¿UVW VLQFH :HEEOH\œV UHVLJQDWLRQ WKH 98+6 ERDUG DI¿UPHG WKH GHFL-­ sion  to  seek  an  interim  rather  than  a  full-­time  replacement.

Vice  chairman  Neil  Kamman  said  LWÂśV ODWH LQ WKH VFKRRO KLULQJ VHDVRQ WR ÂżQG D SHUPDQHQW UHSODFHPHQW Âł2EYLRXVO\ (GÂśV GHSDUWXUH ZDV D little  bit  sudden,â&#x20AC;?  Kamman  said  on  7XHVGD\ Âł:HÂśUH LQ D SRVLWLRQ ZKHUH LWÂśV QRW WKH ULJKW WLPH RI WKH \HDU WR seek  out  a  full-­time  principal.â&#x20AC;?

The  board  also  wants  to  take  its  time  and  evaluate  its  leadership  struc-­ ture  for  the  coming  years.  Current  &R SULQFLSDO 6WHSKDQLH 7D\ORUÂśV WZR immediate  predecessors  along  with  :HEEOH\ ZHUH WKH ÂżUVW 98+6 FR SULQ-­ cipals.  The  co-­principals  have  gener-­ ally  split  duties  along  middle  school-­ high  school  lines,  with  Webbley  responsible  for  the  upper  grades.   Before  then,  the  school  worked  with  a  principal  and  vice  principal.  Other  schools  have  also  chosen  to  hire  deans  of  students  rather  than  co-­principals  or  vice  principals.  Some  of  these  other  avenues  can  be  less  expensive.  Kamman  said  â&#x20AC;&#x153;one  person  just  cannot  do  allâ&#x20AC;?  the  work  that  the  VUHS  co-­principals  have  shared,  and  the  board  wants  to  take  its  time  and  evalu-­ ate  all  the  alternatives.  Board  members, Â

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VUHS  CO-­PRINCIPAL  Ed  Webbley,  shown  at  last  Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  graduation,  is  leaving  the  school  at  the  end  of  the  month.  A  committee  has  been  formed  to  look  for  an  interim  replacement  for  the  coming  year.

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he  said,  also  want  to  wait  until  incom-­ ing  Addison  Northwest  Supervisory  Union  Superintendent  JoAn  Canning  comes  aboard  in  July  before  getting  serious  about  studying  the  issue.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly,  we  want  to  have  that  conversation,  and  we  want  to  have  a  good  and  open  conversation  about  that,â&#x20AC;?  Kamman  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;JoAn  Canning  starts  on  July  1,  and  she  has  a  large  LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RQ WKDW ´ In  the  meantime,  Kamman  said  a  search  committee  of  which  he  is  a Â

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Emerson  Conlon  of  Cornwall  graduated  from  Cornell  College,  Mount  Vernon,  Iowa,  on  May  11  with  a  bachelor  of  arts  in  Spanish  ZLWK D VHFRQGDU\ HGXFDWLRQ FHUWL¿-­ cation.  He  the  son  of  Mary  and  Peter  Conlon.  Jacob  Miller  of  Cornwall  has  been  named  to  the  2014  spring  VHPHVWHU GHDQœV OLVW DW 2KLR Wesleyan  University.

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with  a  journalism  emphasis,  he  is  a  2013  graduate  of  Vergennes  Union  High  School  and  the  son  of  Todd  and  Laura  Sturtevant.

Mary  F.  Langworthy  of  Ferrisburgh  and  Gregory  R.  Scott  of  New  Haven  were  named  to  WKH GHDQœV OLVW IRU WKH VSULQJ semester  at  Hamilton  College.

Langworthy,  a  rising  sophomore,  is  the  daughter  of  Charles  and  Margaret  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Megâ&#x20AC;?  Langworthy.  She  is  a  graduate  of  Vergennes  Union  High  School.

Scott,  a  May  graduate,  is  the  son  of  Joanne  Scott  and  John  Rubright.  He  majored  in  economics.

Ashley  N.  Mattison  of  Whiting  was  named  to  Clarkson  University  GHDQœV OLVW IRU WKH VSULQJ semester.  Mattison  is  a  senior  major-­ ing  in  biology.

member  and  which  is  being  led  by  Ferrisburgh  Central  School  Principal  JoAnn  Taft-­Blakely  has  already  begun  evaluating  rĂŠsumĂŠs.  The  board  hopes  to  have  an  interim  co-­principal  on  the  job  in  July.  ³:HÂśUH PRYLQJ UHODWLYHO\ TXLFNO\ so  we  can  bring  someone  on  to  plan  for  the  next  school  year,â&#x20AC;?  Kamman  said.

The  other  members  of  the  search  committee  are  VUHS  special  educa-­ tor  Beth  Adreon,  high  school  teachers Â

Vermont Gas requests permit waiver to speed construction By  ZACH  DESPART ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vermont  Gas  Systems  has  asked  the  Vermont  Public  Service  Board  to  waive  one  RI WKH FRQGLWLRQV RI WKH &HUWLÂżFDWH of  Public  Good  for  Phase  I  of  the  Addison-­Rutland  Natural  Gas  project.

The  waiver  would  permit  Vermont  Gas  to  begin  construction  on  Phase  I  of  the  pipeline  without  securing  all  the  necessary  state  and  federal  permits,  ZKLFK WKH 'HFHPEHU &HUWL¿FDWH of  Public  Good  mandates.

In  a  motion  sent  to  the  Public  Service  Board  June  10,  the  utility  said  it  had  still  not  received  permits  from  the  Army  Corps  of  Engineers,  and  did  not  expect  to  until  â&#x20AC;&#x153;later  this  month.â&#x20AC;?

Vermont  Gas  said  that  waiver  will  allow  the  company  to  move  materi-­ DOV DQG HTXLSPHQW WR VWDJLQJ DUHDV in  New  Haven  and  Williston,  and Â

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Nancy  Ambrose  and  Mark  Powers,  middle  school  teachers  Ralph  Bernadini  and  Matt  Saraca,  support  staff  member  Michelle  Chamberlain,  SULQFLSDOœV VHFUHWDU\ 5RVH 5XVVHWW guidance  department  member  Tammie  Johnson,  board  member  George  Gardner,  VUHS  parents  Lynne  Rapoport  and  Ingrid  Peterson,  and  VUHS  students  Edward  Haskell  and  Emma  Husk.

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prevent  delays  to  the  project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;VGS  is  in  the  process  of  mobiliz-­ ing  to  commence  construction,  and  as  part  of  that  activity  is  preparing  for  GHOLYHULHV RI HTXLSPHQW DQG PDWHUL-­ als  at  the  New  Haven  and  Williston  materials  staging  areas/pipe  yards,â&#x20AC;?  the  company  wrote  in  its  motion.

The  company  argued  that  the  stag-­ ing  areas  are  not  subject  to  Army  Corps  of  Engineers  jurisdiction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Project  mobilization  for  these  staging  areas  has  already  been  delayed  from  the  original  anticipated  May  1,  2014,  start  date  due  to  the  delay  in  issuance  of  the  permits,â&#x20AC;?  the  company  wrote.

Reached  for  comment  Wednesday,  Vermont  Gas  spokesman  Steve  Wark  said  the  company  is  seeking  the  ZDLYHU RQO\ WR EH DEOH WR PRYH HTXLS-­ ment  to  the  staging  areas.  He  said  Vermont  Gas  will  not  do  any  work  in  areas  that  are  under  the  jurisdic-­ tion  of  the  Army  Corps  of  Engineers  permits  that  have  yet  to  be  issued.

The  company  stated  in  its  motion  that  the  Agency  of  Natural  Resources,  the  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportation,  the  Army  Corps  of  Engineers  and  Pubic  Service  Department  have  no  objection  to  the  waiver.

Vermont  Gas  asked  the  Public  Service  Board  to  grant  the  waiver  as  soon  as  possible,  and  said  that  delaying  the  project  further  would  â&#x20AC;&#x153;further  impact  the  overall  construc-­ tion  schedule  and  cost.â&#x20AC;?

Wark  said  he  remains  optimistic  that  contractors  will  break  ground  on  the  project  this  month.

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(Continued  from  Page  1A) really  work  for  me,  but  they  were  a  really  great  support  system  and  they  pointed  me  in  this  direction  (toward  VAL).â&#x20AC;?  For  adults  who  never  earned  a  high  school  diploma  or  GED,  the  job  mar-­ ket  can  be  formidable.  Real  income  earned  by  those  without  a  diploma  has  been  steadily  decreasing  over  the  past  decades,  making  it  increasingly  GLIÂżFXOW WR UHDFK D OHYHO RI ÂżQDQFLDO security.  The  Addison  County  VAL  is  one  of  several  adult  learning  locations  around  the  state  designed  to  help  Ver-­ monters  achieve  educational,  profes-­ sional  and  personal  goals  through  at-­ tainment  of  a  diploma  or  GED,  also  known  as  the  General  Education  De-­ velopment  credential.  VAL  is  located  in  the  Addison  County  Learning  Center  on  Board-­ man  Street  in  Middlebury  in  the  VDPH EXLOGLQJ DV WKH QRQSURÂżW +HOS-­ ing  Overcome  Povertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Effects,  or  HOPE.  Vermont  Adult  Learning  co-­ operates  extensively  with  area  high  schools,  the  Community  College  of  Vermont  and  social  service  organi-­ zations  such  as  the  Addison  County  Parent-­Child  Center  to  help  expand  opportunities  for  students  that  got  off  of  the  traditional  path  to  high  school  graduation.

Despite  initial  reservations,  Euber  said  the  VAL  program  has  been  an  H[FHOOHQW ÂżW IRU KHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  expected  to  hate  it;Íž  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  hated Â

(Continued  from  Page  1A) bills  itself  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;New  Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fin-­ est  Ethiopian  Funk,â&#x20AC;?  which  was  founded  by  Panton   musician  Ron  Rost  and  the-­now  famous  Seleshe  Damessa,  who  has  since  returned  to  Ethiopia.  The  band  is  led  by  VLQJHU .LĂ&#x20AC;X .LGDQH D KDOI EURWKHU of  Damessa  who  immigrated  to  the  United  States  from  Ethiopia  in  1990.

Many  of  the  New  Nile  Orchestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  grooves  use  time  signatures  unfa-­ miliar  to  American  ears.  While  most  Western  popular  music  is  composed  in  4/4  time,  many  of  the  bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tunes  are  in  7/4  or  13/8.  Organizers  of  Sat-­ urdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  event  say  that  the  New  Nile  Orchestra,  a  dance  band,  creates  infectious  rhythms  that,  combined  with  Kidaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  remarkable  dancing  and  singing,  inspire  even  the  most  FRPPLWWHG ZDOOĂ&#x20AC;RZHU WR JHW XS DQG dance.

TEACHER  EXCHANGE The  teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  trip  was  a  coordi-­ nation  with  the  Action  for  Youth  and  Community  Change,  or  AYCC,  which  is  run  by  young  professionals  in  Awassa,  a  city  of  165,000  in  the  heart  of  Ethiopia,  the  largest  land-­ locked  country  in  Africa.

Pentaleri  said  arriving  in  Ethiopia,  which  lies  just  north  of  the  equator,  was  a  welcome  respite  from  the  cold  Vermont  winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  left  the  cold  February  and  arrived  in  80-­degree  weather  and  bright  sunshine,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  LPPHGLDWHO\ VWUXFN E\ WKH ÂżQH weather,  and  how  happy  most  of  the  people  were  I  encountered.â&#x20AC;?

Pentaleri  said  Awassa  is  remark-­ ably  different  from  Vermont.  For  example,  it  has  little  infrastructure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  opened  the  door  to  the  place  we  were  staying,  and  goats,  don-­ keys,  cattle  and  horses  were  roam-­ ing  through  the  streets  of  Awassa,â&#x20AC;?  Pentaleri  said.

VUHS  teacher  Matthew  Schlein,  who  works  in  the  Walden  Project,  said  he  enjoyed  the  culture  of  Ethio-­ pia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  fun  feeling  at  7:30  in  the  morning,  walking  down  these  dusty  paths  with  this  swarm  of  kids,  donkey  carts  and  taxis,â&#x20AC;?  Schlein  said.

Schlein  said  he  became  aware  of  how  teachers  in  the  United  States  and  Ethiopia  hold  different  places  in  society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For  them,  teachers  are  the  least  valued  of  the  professional  class,  in  terms  of  monetary  compensation,â&#x20AC;? Â

JESSE  EUBER,  21,  of  Middlebury  will  be  getting  her  diploma  this  Thurs-­ day  through  the  Vermont  Adult  Learning  High  School  Completion  Program.

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school  all  along,â&#x20AC;?  Euber  said  with  a  laugh.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  had  trouble  learning  the  way  that  I  was  being  taught.  When  I  came  here,  it  became  a  lot  more  personal.  Anyone  that  you  work  with  here  is  quick  to  notice  what  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  good  at  and  what  you  need  help  with.â&#x20AC;?

(XEHU LV ÂżQLVKLQJ XS KHU SURMHFW based  curriculum  under  the  guidance  of  High  School  Completion  Program  Plan  Manager  Lynn  Littler,  who  has  been  with  VAL  for  seven  years.  /LWWOHU VSHFLÂżFDOO\ IDFLOLWDWHV WKH schooling  of  students  working  to-­ ward  a  diploma,  however  VAL  also  helps  students  attain  GEDs  as  well.  Littler  spoke  highly  of  Euberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  personal  and  academic  accomplish-­ ments,  praising  how  she  â&#x20AC;&#x153;really Â

put  it  into  high  gear  in  the  past  few  months.â&#x20AC;?  After  her  graduation,  Euber  hopes  to  attend  CCV  and  spend  time  rais-­ ing  her  son,  Sawyer.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  totally  competent.  Jesse  has  all  the  innate  skills  to  do  what-­ ever  she  wants  to  do,â&#x20AC;?  Littler  said.

VAL  will  be  holding  graduation  ceremonies  on  Thursday,  June  12,  at  6:30  p.m.  at  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Kirk  Alumni  Center,  where  students  who  have  earned  a  diploma  or  GED  during  this  past  year  will  be  recog-­ nized  for  their  accomplishments.  7KHUH ZLOO EH ÂżYH JUDGXDWHV RI WKH High  School  Completion  Program,  three  graduates  of  the  Vermont  Adult  Diploma  Program,  and  18  students  who  have  earned  their  GED. Â

Smiley  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Mills.  Smiley  is  a  past  member  of  the  Northeast  Organic  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  As-­ sociation.  She  also  volunteers  at  the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.

With  her  schedule  a  little  more  forgiving  these  days,  Smiley  agreed  to  run  in  Addison-­5  after  being  asked  by  the  Addison  County  Democratic  Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  a  recent  widow,  and  in  the  last  three  years  of  (husband  Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)  life,  I  focused  all  my  energies  on  helping  him  live  as  full  a  life  as  pos-­ sible,â&#x20AC;?  Smiley  said  of  her  late  hus-­ band,  who  died  in  2012.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  I  begin  this  campaign  â&#x20AC;Ś  I  want  to  refocus  my  energies  in  service  to  my  com-­ munity  and  my  district.â&#x20AC;?

The  Addison-­5  district  encom-­ passes  the  communities  of  New  Ha-­ ven,  Weybridge  and  Bridport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  a  lifelong  learner,  and  would  relish  the  chance  to  look  deeply  into  the  issues  that  are  currently  before  the  Legislature,  and  contribute  to  the  policy  discussions  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  whether  LWÂśV HGXFDWLRQ ÂżQDQFLQJ DQG JRYHU-­ nance,  health  care  or  water  quality,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

Smiley,  66,  moved  to  New  Ha-­ ven  with  her  family  in  1975.  They  started  out  essentially  as  homestead-­ ers  on  the  150-­acre  farm  off  River  Road,  growing  their  own  food  and  earning  money  from  the  grass-­fed  Angus  beef,  dairy  products  and  or-­ ganic  vegetables  they  raised.

In  1987,  Smiley  went  to  work  for  Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Best  Baby  Foods  as  a  buyer  of  organic  ingredients.  She  was  em-­ ployed  by  Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Best  for  15  years,  then  became  a  U.S.  representative  for  a  Spanish  company  that  manu-­ factures  non-­GMO  vitamin  E  prod-­ ucts.  Following  that,  she  worked  for  QAI,  a  large,  domestic  organic  certi-­ ÂżFDWLRQ FRPSDQ\ Smiley  currently  works  part-­time  on  special  projects  for  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Vermont  Coffee  Co.  The  family  sold  its  beef  herd  and  stopped  haying  15  years  ago.  They  are  currently  leasing  their  cropland  to  another  local  farm-­ er.  They  still  have  a  big  garden,  and  one  of  the  Smiley  daughters  is  hop-­ ing  to  launch  a  new  agricultural  ven-­ ture  with  her  mom  in  the  near  future.

The  coming  weeks  will  see  Smi-­ ley  solidify  her  position  on  the  is-­ sues  while  doing  a  lot  of  door-­to-­ door  campaigning  in  her  district.

She  is  not  sold  on  the  notion  of  school  consolidation,  a  topic  that  has  elicited  increasing  debate  in  the  Statehouse  in  view  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  de-­ clining  student  population  and  rising  education  bills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  that  the  real  savings  that  come  from  consolidation  have  to  be  really  documented  and  laid  out  for  DOO RI XV LQ VSHFLÂżF WHUPV ´ VKH VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x153;And  the  effects  of  that  consolida-­ tion  in  terms  of  community  life  and  the  quality  of  education  in  K-­12  needs  to  be  talked  about.â&#x20AC;?

Smiley  believes  the  Legislature  needs  to  study  the  issue  of  consoli-­ dation  some  more,  in  concert  with  possible  changes  in  the  manner  in  ZKLFK SXEOLF HGXFDWLRQ LV ÂżQDQFHG â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  measure  the  potential  savings,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

She  suggested  volunteer  school  board  members  have  the  energy  to  take  on  new  responsibilities,  rather  than  having  their  roles  lessened  through  consolidation.

SUSAN   SMILEY As  a  lifelong  farmer,  Smiley  is  keenly  interested  in  agricultural  is-­ sues.  She  sees  a  brighter  future  ahead  for  farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  encouraged,  for  lots  of  rea-­ sons,  about  farming  in  our  county  and  in  Vermont,â&#x20AC;?  Smiley  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Natural  Resources  Conservation  Commission  is  implementing  a  lot  of  new  programs  that  enable  farmers  to  support  practices  on  their  farms  that  will  help  build  soil  life  and  pro-­

tect  water  quality.â&#x20AC;?

She  noted  milk  prices  have  been  on  the  rebound  and  farmers  are  di-­ versifying  their  operations  to  include  many  value-­added  products.  Smiley  supports  the  state  and  federal  lend-­ ing  programs  that  help  farmers  get  started  in  new  agricultural  ventures.

If  elected,  Smiley  would  like  to  serve  on  the  House  Agriculture  Committee.

Health  care  is  another  topic  that  6PLOH\ ZRXOG OLNH WR LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH LQ WKH House.  Smiley  said  she  approves  of  the  notion  of  a  single-­payer  health  care  system  as  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;layperson,â&#x20AC;?  but  added  she  does  not  know  enough  about  the  system  to  support  it  as  a  matter  of  policy  as  a  legislator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  area  I  need  to  learn  more  about,â&#x20AC;?  Smiley  said.

Renewable  energy  is  a  topic  that  will  gain  increasing  importance  during  the  coming  years,  according  to  Smiley,  who  recently  invested  in  14  solar  pan-­ els  and  a  hybrid  hot  water  heater. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  acquisition  of  those  facilities  would  not  have  been  possible  with-­ RXW WKH VWDWH DQG IHGHUDO ÂżQDQFLDO LQ-­ centives  that  I  think  are  great  policy,  because  they  aid  in  development  of  a  decentralized   form  of  alternative  energy,â&#x20AC;?  Smiley  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  would  cer-­ tainly  like  to  keep  those  programs  in  place.â&#x20AC;?

MATT  SCHLEIN,  A  local  educator,  poses  with  a  group  of  Ethiopian  students  during  a  February  teacher  exchange  trip  to  Ethiopia.  Schlein  and  other  local  educators  who  made  the  trip  will  cook  Ethiopian  food  at  a  concert  of  Ethiopian  music  in  Lincoln  this  Saturday  evening.

6FKOHLQ VDLG Âł7R UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW RQ ZKDW OLIH is  like  for  them  gives  me  insight  into  my  culture.â&#x20AC;?

Schlein  said  that  he  also  learned  that  some  facets  of  teaching  tran-­ scend  culture,  class  and  religion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  type  of  people  that  are  drawn  to  teaching  really  care  about  the  fu-­ ture,â&#x20AC;?  Schlein  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  have  a  strong  belief  in  what  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing,  and  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing  it  with  so  few  re-­ sources.

Pentaleri  said  she  had  a  similar  ex-­ perience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  met  very  talented  and  dedi-­ cated  people,  and  came  to  under-­ stand  the  universal  culture  between  teachers,â&#x20AC;?  Pentaleri  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  dedicated  to  what  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing,  no  matter  where  you  go;Íž  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  important  and  beautiful.â&#x20AC;?

Schlein  said  the  school  the  Ver-­ mont  teachers  visited  enrolled  6,700  students.  Class  sizes  were  as  high  as  90  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  number  unheard  of  in  Ver-­ mont. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  have  a  student-­teacher  ratio  of  70  to  1,  80  to  1,â&#x20AC;?  Schlein  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  Vermont,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  10  to  1.  I  feel  grateful  to  be  able  to  teach  here.â&#x20AC;?

Schlein  added  that  the  Ethiopian  students  and  faculty  marveled  at  the  technology  available  to  Vermont  students.  For  them,  Schlein  said,  the  idea  that  students  in  the  Walden  Project  would  forsake  computers  to  learn  outside  was  absurd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  them,  that  was  the  strangest  thing  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  idea  that  we  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  avail  ourselves  of  technology,â&#x20AC;?  Schlein  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  very  interest-­ ed  in  what  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  doing  in  America.â&#x20AC;?

The  Vermont  teachers  primar-­ ily  taught  English  to  the  Ethiopian  students.  The  dominant  ethnic  lan-­

guage  of  that  region  of  Ethiopia  is  Amharic,  though  Pentaleri  said  that  most  educated  people  also  learn  English.

Schlein  praised  AYCC  for  its  work  in  Africa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  for  the  last  10  years  held  AIDS  awareness  circuses  in  remote  villages  that  have  no  access  to  media,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Schlein  commended  the  group  for  using  art  and  theater  to  speak  out  against  genital  mutilation  and  to  promote  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  about  the  youth  of  Ethio-­ pia,â&#x20AC;?  Schlein  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  run  by  real-­ ly  smart,  wonderful  20-­somethings  that  are  taking  their  future  into  their  hands.â&#x20AC;?

The  local  teachers  traveled  to  Ethiopia  as  part  of  a  course  offered  in  conjunction  with  Castleton  State  College,  the  Vermont  Folklife  Cen-­ ter,  the  Willowell  Foundation  and  AYCC.  The  two  year  course,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ver-­ mont  to  Ethiopia  and  Back:  Inte-­ grating  Stories,  Culture  and  Place  in  the  Public  Schools  of  Ethiopia  and  Vermont,â&#x20AC;?  will  develop  multi-­ year  relationships  between  schools  in  the  United  States  and  Ethiopia  in  the  form  of  alternating  teacher  exchanges.  Several  teachers  from  Awassa  will  travel  to  Vermont  in  2015  to  spend  two  weeks  with  their  teaching  partners  in  classrooms. $W WKH -XQH EHQHÂżW GRRUV ZLOO open  at  6  p.m.  Admission  is  $20  for  adults  and  $10  for  students  and  AmeriCorps  members.  Admission  will  be  free  for  children  younger  than  10.  In  addition  to  the  Ethiopian  cuisine,  there  will  be  a  cash  bar.  For  more  information,  visit  www.wil-­ lowell.org.

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(Continued from Page 1A) letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  go  exploring.â&#x20AC;?  )RU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ \HDUV 29 administrator  Nancy  Robinson  was  not  in  charge  of  running  marching  practice  for  graduating  seniors.  Rob-­ inson,  64,  will  retire  in  a  few  weeks  having  spent  most  of  her  life  in  the  same  building  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  10  years  as  a  busi-­ ness  teacher  and  another  20  as  an  ad-­ ministrator  at  the  school.  Robinson  herself  is  an  Otter  Valley  graduate,  class  of  1968.  She  likes  to  say  she  bleeds  royal  blue,  the  schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  color.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  cannot  believe  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  30  years,â&#x20AC;?  Robinson  said  wistfully  in  a  recent  interview.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where  did  THAT  go?â&#x20AC;?

Class  of  2014  salutatorian  Suma  Lashof,  daughter  of  Judith  Lashof  of  Sudbury  and  Thelma  Stoudt  of  5XWODQG UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG RQ WKH VWUHQJWK of  the  Otter  Valley  community.  She  cataloged  a  litany  of  strengths  held  by  members  of  the  community,  and  listed  accomplishments  in  the  theater,  the  sports  arena  and  the  classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even  though  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  leaving  school Â

(Continued  from  Page  1A) be  maintained  at  its  location,  so  some  residents  have  expressed  concern  with  the  removal  of  the  structure.  Middlebury  Develop-­ ment  Review  Board  Administra-­ WRU 7HG 'XQDNLQ FODULÂżHG WKDW there  was  nothing  within  the  Rite  Aid  permit  that  forbade  removal  of  the  Shaw  House;Íž  rather,  the  or-­ der  that  it  be  maintained  means  that  it  was  not  to  fall  into  disre-­ pair.  But  Dunakin  added  that  any  future  development  at  the  site  ZRXOG KDYH WR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW WKH VDPH scale  and  massing  as  the  Shaw  House  in  order  to  mitigate  the  vi-­ sual  appearance  of  the  adjacent  Rite  Aid  building.

The  Vermont  Folklife  Center  is  teaming  up  with  the  Fiddlehead  Brewing  Company  to  host  the  Third  Annual  Frog  Run  Sap  Beer  Festi-­ Photo  by  Lee  Kahrs/Brandon  Reporter val  on  June  21,  noon-­6  p.m.,  at  the  OVUHS  grads  and  more  photos  plus  brewery  in  Shelburne.  Sap  beer  is  a  look  at  what  three  former  OVUHS  beer  brewed  using  fresh  maple  sap  grads  are  up  to  in  next  Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  place  of  water.  Sap  beer  is  tra-­ edition. ditionally  made  with  sap  collected  late  in  the  season  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;frog  runâ&#x20AC;?  as  sugarmakers  call  it  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  when  WKH VRXQG RI SHHSHUV ÂżOOV WKH DLU and  trees  are  getting  ready  to  bud.  Austin  Lafayette  of  Bristol,  Gen-­ Fiddleheadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Frog  Run  Sap  Beer  is  eral  Educational  Fund  Inc.  Scholar-­ made  from  sap  provided  by  Moonlit  ship,  and  VSAC  Next  Generation  Mapleworks  in  Bristol.

Initiative  Scholarship;Íž  Kasara  Lear  of  Middlebury,  Operation  Enduring  Freedom  and  Operation  Iraqi  Free-­ dom  Scholarship;Íž  Racheal  Liberty  of  Leicester,  Vermont  Endowment  Scholarship;Íž  Joanna  Lilly  of  Leices-­ (Continued from Page 12A) ter,  Vermont  John  H.  Chafee  Educa-­ Hodsden  encouraged  his  fellow  tion  and  Training  Scholarship;Íž  and  Elia  Louis  of  Ferrisburgh,  Vermont  students  to  let  adversity  make  them  John  H.  Chafee  Education  and  Train-­ stronger,  concluding,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  faith  that  this  class  will  do  great  things  ing  Scholarship.

Also,  Emily  Magoon  of  Ferris-­ and  chisel  their  lives  to  perfec-­ burgh,  Vermont  John  H.  Chafee  tion.â&#x20AC;?

Three  seniors  performed  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edel-­ Education  and  Training  Scholarship;Íž  Maxon  Moulton  of  Middlebury,  Ver-­ weiss,â&#x20AC;?  with  Phoebe  Plank  and  mont  Honor  Scholarship;Íž  Nathaniel  Joanna  Tatlock  singing  and  Ruby  Mylott  of  Goshen,  General  Educa-­ Dombek  on  the  violin,  and  mem-­ tional  Fund  Inc.  Scholarship;Íž  Ellie  bers  of  the  VUHS  chorus  then  sang  Nop  of  Middlebury,  Vermont  Honor  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Road  Home.â&#x20AC;?

The  seniors  elected  to  have  Tom  Scholarship;Íž  Kayla  Sawyer  of  Ver-­ Fontana,  a  school  clinician,  deliver  gennes,  Vermont  Honor  Scholarship;Íž  Molly  Spaulding  of  Addison,  VSAC  the  graduation  address.  Fontana  Next  Generation  Initiative  Scholar-­ contrasted  the  littleness  of  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lit-­ ship;Íž  Kevin  Spitzner  of  Shoreham,  tle  Cityâ&#x20AC;?  (Vergennes)  to  the  size  of  Vermont  Endowment  Scholarship;Íž  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  accomplishments.

The  importance  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;going  bigâ&#x20AC;?  Alexandria  Spooner  of  Waltham,  VSAC  Next  Generation  Initiative  was  woven  throughout  his  ad-­ Scholarship;Íž  Mariah  West  of  Pan-­ dress,  with  Fontana  emphasizing  ton,  General  Educational  Fund  Inc.  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;going  big  does  not  mean  do-­ Scholarship,  and  Vermont  Endow-­ ing  one  thing  one  time,  going  big  ment  Scholarship;Íž  and  Anthony  means  seeing  things  through.â&#x20AC;?

Fontana  praised  the  efforts  of  Woods  of  Middlebury,  Gaining  Ear-­ several  graduating  seniors  who  ly  Awareness  and  Readiness  for  Un-­ have  â&#x20AC;&#x153;gone  big,â&#x20AC;?  including  Anna  dergraduate  Programs  (GEAR  UP)  Willenbaker,  who  owns  her  own  Scholarship. small  business;Íž  Devon  Parker,  who  was  elected  student  president  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  FFA;Íž  and  basketball  captain  Brendon  Huestis.  Fontana  praised  the  courage  of  his  students,  which  he  has  wit-­ nessed  through  his  role  as  a  trusted  FRQÂżGDQWH â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  witnessed  your  bravery  and  your  goodness.  I  know  of  students  who  have  stared  down  demons,  managed  to  keep  trusting,  and  found  ways  to  heal,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Fontanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  conclusion  drew  ap-­ plause  and  nods  of  agreement  from  the  audience.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going  big  means  being  afraid  and  acting  anyway,â&#x20AC;?  Fontana  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  seen  so  many  of  you  do  that.â&#x20AC;?   Rowan  Kamman,  third  honors,  captured  everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attention  with  his  challenge  to  the  class.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  want  you,  each  and  every  one  of  you,  to  fail,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;From  fail-­ ure  comes  growth  and  understand-­ ing,  in  a  way  that  you  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  expe-­ rience  in  any  other  situation.â&#x20AC;?    Kamman  reinforced  what  he  said Â

OTTER  VALLEY  UNION  High  seniors  Tyler  Jones,  Barron  Harvey,  Courtney  Poljacik,  Michelles  Maseroni,  Mike  Winslow,  Shane  Quenneville  and  Taylor  Aines  hang  out  together  before  the  start  of  Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  com-­ mencement.

itself,  I  feel  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  always  be  a  part  and  in  the  lessons  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  learned  dur-­ of  the  Otter  Valley  community  wher-­ ing  our  time  here,  some  of  which  will  ever  we  go,â&#x20AC;?  Lashof  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  will  be  stay  with  us  throughout  our  lives.â&#x20AC;? with  us  in  the  friendships  we  keep  Look  for  a  list  of  all  the  2014 Â

VSAC  names  Addison  County  scholarship  recipients ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vermont  Student  Assistance  Corp.  has  an-­ nounced  the  list  of  Addison  County  students  selected  for  more  than  132  scholarship  programs  sponsored  by  state  organizations,  the  federal  gov-­ ernment,  civic  groups  and  individu-­ DOV WR EHQHÂżW 9HUPRQWHUV SXUVXLQJ necessary  education  and  training  af-­ ter  high  school.

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Abbagale  Beaucage  of  Shoreham,  Jean  Andrews  Nursing  Scholarship  and  Vermont  John  H.  Chafee  Educa-­ tion  and  Training  Scholarship;Íž  Jared  Birchmore  of  Addison,  Alfred  T.  Granger  Student  Art  Fund  Scholar-­ ship;Íž  Gwenyth  Breslen  of  Leicester,  Vermont  Honor  Scholarship  Pro-­ gram;Íž  Casey  Briggs  of  Starksboro,  Vermont  Honor  Scholarship;Íž  Ad-­ dison  Campbell  of  Starksboro,  Ver-­ mont  Honor  Scholarship;Íž  Rachel Â

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Clark  of  Addison,  General  Educa-­ tional  Fund  Inc.  Scholarships;͞  Alysia  Coyle  of  Monkton,  General  Educa-­ tional  Fund  Inc.  Scholarships,  Den-­ ton  and  Ann  Lyon  Scholarship,  and  Vermont  Endowment  Scholarship;͞  and  Courtney  Cram  of  Weybridge,  VSAC  Next  Generation  Initiative  Scholarship.

Also,  Makayla  Davis  of  Shore-­ ham,  Gaining  Early  Awareness  and  Readiness  for  Undergraduate  Pro-­ grams  (GEAR  UP)  Scholarship;͞  Jessica  Emmons  of  Lincoln,  Emily  Lester  Vermont  Opportunity  Schol-­ arship;͞  Zachary  Flint  of  Middle-­ bury,  Gaining  Early  Awareness  and  Readiness  for  Undergraduate  Pro-­ grams  (GEAR  UP)  Scholarship;͞  Brian  Hayes  of  New  Haven,  Gen-­ eral  Educational  Fund  Inc.  Schol-­ arship,  andVermont  Endowment  Scholarship;͞  Brie  Heath  of  Ferris-­ burgh,  General  Educational  Fund  Inc.  Scholarship,  NorthCountry  Federal  Credit  Union  Scholarship,  and  Vermont  Endowment  Scholar-­ ship;͞  and  Heath  Hescock  of  Monk-­ ton,  General  Educational  Fund  Inc.  Scholarship.

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Gov.  Shumlin  recently  an-­ nounced  that  several  businesses  have  been  selected  to  receive  grants  through  the  Department  of  Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Summer  Opportunity  Employment  program,  funded  by  the  U.S.  Department  of  La-­ bor.  The  program  is  targeted  at  â&#x20AC;&#x153;at-­riskâ&#x20AC;?  students,  which  can  in-­ clude  everything  from  homeless  youth  to  those  struggling  aca-­ demically.  This  year,  Vermont  ex-­ pects  to  provide  paid  internships  for  about  700  students  at  12  ven-­ ues,  including  Foxcroft  Farm  of  Leicester.

The  USDA  next  week  will  begin  accepting  applications  from  energy  facilities  interested  in  receiving  for-­ est  or  agricultural  residues  to  gener-­ ate  clean  energy.  The  support  comes  through  the  Biomass  Crop  Assis-­ tance  Program  (BCAP),  which  was  authorized  by  the  2014  Farm  Bill.  %&$3 SURYLGHV ¿QDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH to  farmers  who  establish  and  main-­ tain  new  crops  of  energy  biomass,  or  who  harvest  and  deliver  forest  or  agricultural  residues  to  a  qualifying  energy  facility.  The  federal  agency  will  provide  each  year  for  matching  payments  for  the  harvest  and  trans-­ portation  of  biomass  residues.  More  information  is  online  at  www.usda. gov/farmbill.

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was  the  often-­overlooked  value  of  failure  with  a  personal  story  of  overcoming  mental  obstacles  through  rock  climbing.  Initially,  the  challenges  of  climb-­ ing  wore  him  down,  but  he  said  conversations  with  more  experi-­ enced  climbers  and  much  practice  helped  him  overcome  his  obstacles.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  I  wanted  to  do  a  route,  I  pushed  through  the  anxiety  to  do  it.  But  I  realized  that  if  I  hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  HYHU ZDYHUHG LQ WKH ÂżUVW SODFH , ZRXOGQÂśW KDYH WKLV QHZ FRQÂżGHQFH It  was  only  through  my  initial  fail-­ ures  on  the  rock  that  I  gained  this  new  mentality,â&#x20AC;?  Kamman  said.  Kamman  told  his  classmates  not  to  be  afraid  to  fail.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  want  you  to  go  through  life  making  fools  of  yourselves,  stum-­ bling,  and  messing  up,  because  this  is  how  you  grow  as  a  person,â&#x20AC;?  Kamman  concluded.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;And,  if  noth-­ ing  else,  failure  shows  you  how  to  succeed.â&#x20AC;?

Departing  Co-­Principal  Ed  Web-­ bley  concluded  the  ceremony  with  congratulations  and  jokes  about  the  seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  grueling  graduation  marching  practices. :HEEOH\ UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG RQ KRZ IDU Vergennes  had  come  in  his  nine-­ year  stint  as  principal,  thanking  re-­ tiring  superintendent  Tom  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien  and  praising  the  teachers.

The  biggest  change  in  the  past  GHFDGH :HEEOH\ UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG KDV been  the  increased  leadership  of  teachers.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  advisers,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  cur-­ riculum  designers,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  para-­ digm  changers.  They  motor  the  school,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  Webbley  concluded  by  high-­ lighting  the  camaraderie  and  cel-­ ebration  that  was  abuzz  in  fam-­ ily,  friends  and  the  newly  minted  graduates.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  improved  as  a  school,â&#x20AC;?  he  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;but  we  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  done  it  without  the  support  of  the  community  and  great  kids.â&#x20AC;?

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Cultivating scents: Gardening for the nose By  JUDITH  IRVEN part,  the  pure  white  Rosa  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blanc  Last  week  an  unexpected  package  Double  de  Coubert.â&#x20AC;?  Another  of  was  delivered  to  our  doorstep.  As  I  my  favorites  is  the  taller  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therese  carefully  began  to  unwrap  it,  a  mes-­ %XJQHW´ ZLWK IXOO\ GRXEOH UXIĂ&#x20AC;HG merizing  fragrance  spread  through  SLQN Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DQG D GHOLFDWH VFHQW the  room.  And  there,  nestled  between  Finally  there  are  the  oddly  named  layers  of  damp  newspaper,  I  discov-­ duo,  pink  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foxy  Pavementâ&#x20AC;?  and  its  ered  a  delightful  gift  from  a  garden-­ white  counterpart  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snow  Pavementâ&#x20AC;?  ing  friend  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  two  Star  Jasmine  plants  ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV VFHQW DQG ODWHU ORYHO\ (Trachelospemum  jasminoides)  rosehips. direct  from  a  specialty  nursery  in  June  is  also  â&#x20AC;&#x153;peony  timeâ&#x20AC;?  in  Ver-­ Raleigh,  N.C.,  where  she  lives.  mont  and  I  feel  that  no  gar-­ Star  Jasmine  is  an  exuber-­ den  can  have  enough  peo-­ ant  vine  from  Southeast  nies.  But  beware,  some  Asia  that  can  grow  up  to  but  not  every  peony  is  20  feet  high.  Its  count-­ fragrant;Íž  so,  if  scent  OHVV VPDOO ZKLWH Ă&#x20AC;RZ-­ is  important  to  you,  ers  exude  the  classic  check  the  description  jasmine  scent  that  has  before  you  buy.  I  have  been  used  in  lotions  two  beautiful  variet-­ and  potions  for  countless  ies  also  renowned  for  years.  their  fragrance;Íž  one  is  Today  my  new  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gold  Standardâ&#x20AC;?  with  plants,  fully  recovered  two  rows  of  crinkled  from  their  journey,  are  white  petals  enclos-­ off  and  climbing  up  the  ing  a  center  of  frothy  On gardens and tall  supports  I  anchored  yellow  stamens.  The  inside  their  two  large  gardening in Vermont other  goes  by  the  fan-­ pots.  However,  since  I  ciful  name  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rasp-­ (9(5< <($5 $5281' WKH ÂżUVW ZHHN RI -XQH D SDLU RI D]DOHDV Âł%ULJKW /LJKWV´ DQG Âł:KLWH /LJKWV ´ EULJKWHQ WKLV FRUQHU RI -XGLWKÂśV *DUGHQ ZLWK know  full  well  that  jas-­ berry  Sherbetâ&#x20AC;?;Íž  its  de-­ mine  will  never  survive  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  OLFLRXVO\ VFHQWHG Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DUH D PDVV WKHLU FRORU DQG IUDJUDQFH 3KRWR E\ 5LFKDUG &RQUDG cold  season,  come  September  I  will  of  pink  petals  merging  to  yellow  in  move  them,  pot  and  all,  to  winter  in  the  center.  I  also  have  two  lovely  For  me  the  arrival  of  spring  is  her-­ ful  delicately-­colored  blossoms  that  one  of  our  two  native  azaleas:  the  our  cool  greenhouse.  Here  they  will  old-­fashioned  varieties  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sarah  Bern-­ alded  by  the  amazing  fragrance  of  radiate  an  amazing  fragrance  that  Mountain  Pink  (Rhododendron  be  joined  by  various  herbs,  including  hardtâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Festiva  Maxima,â&#x20AC;?  which  a  Korean  Spice  Viburnum  bush.  Its  ¿OOV WKH JDUGHQ $QG E\ FKRRVLQJ prinophyllum WKDW , ÂżQG JURZLQJ a  large  bay  laurel  shrub,  plus  some  too  have  an  intoxicating  fragrance;Íž  Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PD\ EH VPDOO EXW IRU D ZHHN different  varieties,  you  can  have  one  on  Mount  Moosalamoo  and  the  rosemary  and  sage  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  all  goes  their  only  drawback  is  that  you  need  RU PRUH WKH\ ÂżOO WKH JDUGHQ ZLWK or  another  azalea  tickle  your  senses  Swamp  Azalea  (Rhododendron  vi-­ cosum). to  show  the  lengths  to  which  we  gar-­ to  support  their  heavy  blooms  with  their  perfume. for  a  full  two  months.

My  azalea  season  starts  out  at  the  deners  will  go  to  satisfy  our  sense  of  individual  stakes  before  a  heavy  rain  7KHQ FRPH VXPPHU Ă&#x20AC;RZHULQJ Azaleas  are  actually  members  of  smell,  as  well  as  that  related  sense,  knocks  them  to  the  ground. azaleas  that  provide  a  sumptuous  the  Rhododendron  genus.  But,  un-­ end  of  May  or  early  June  when  the  taste. $QG ÂżQDOO\ WKHUH DUH WKRVH VKUXEV feast  for  both  the  nose  and  the  eye.  like  the  better-­known  evergreen  super-­hardy  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lights  Seriesâ&#x20AC;?  aza-­ Many  of  our  culinary  herbs  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  that  are  large  enough  and  substantial  Often  the  word  â&#x20AC;&#x153;azaleaâ&#x20AC;?  triggers  rhododendrons  with  their  large  leas  bloom.  I  am  especially  partial  including  the  classic  parsley,  sage,  HQRXJK WKDW WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV GLVWULEXWH images  of  the  magenta  types  that  glossy  leaves,  azaleas  lose  their  to  the  delightfully  scented  â&#x20AC;&#x153;White  rosemary  and  thyme  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  release  their  their  perfume  far  and  wide  in  the  Ă&#x20AC;RZHU LQ $SULO DQG DUH QRW SDUWLFX-­ leaves  in  winter,  making  them  es-­ /LJKWV ´ ZKLFK KDV ZKLWH Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV scent  on  contact,  particularly  when  garden.  Plant  a  few  of  these  near  larly  fragrant.  But  many  people  are  pecially  well  suited  to  our  Vermont  with  delicate  pink  overtones.  Next  you  crush  or  rub  their  leaves.  Each  your  gazebo  or  deck  and  your  nose  less  familiar  with  the  extended  clan  climate.  Indeed  most  of  the  azaleas  to  come  is  the  pure  white  Westonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  WLPH , ZDON DFURVV RXU ÂżHOGVWRQH will  be  delighted.  of  summer  azaleas,  with  their  beauti-­ I  grow  in  my  garden  are  bred  from  Innocenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  with  an  intoxicating  scent  that  drifts  around  our  gazebo.  patio  I  am  rewarded  by  a  whiff  of  The  fragrant  azaleas  continue  with  the  thyme  that  grows  between  the  the  varieties  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jane  Abbottâ&#x20AC;?  and  stones.  Other  garden  plants,  like  ³3DUDGH ´ ÂżQDOO\ FRPLQJ WR D FORVH bee  balm,  catnip,  sweet  alyssum  at  the  end  of  July  with  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lemon  and  hyssop,  also  release  their  fra-­ Dropâ&#x20AC;?  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden  Showers.â&#x20AC;?  grance  when  you  brush  past  them,  But  even  then  my  scented  season  so  it  is  nice  to  plant  them  along  the  is  not  quite  over.  For  nearly  three  edge  of  a  walkway.  weeks  in  August  the  aroma  of  the  But  with  some  of  our  most  be-­ ERWWOH EUXVK Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV RI WKH QDWLYH ORYHG Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV ² HVSHFLDOO\ OLODFV shrub  Summersweet  (Clethra  alni-­ peonies  and  roses  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  fully  expe-­ folia)  dominates  the  garden. rience  their  perfume  you  need  to  So  as  you  stroll  the  nursery  or  get  up  close  and  personal,  and  sink  peruse  the  Internet  looking  for  new  your  nose  right  into  to  the  blossom  plants  to  please  your  eyes,  give  itself.  These  are  truly  plants  to  de-­ some  thought  to  those  that  will  light  not  only  the  eye  but  also  the  give  equal  pleasure  to  your  nose.  nose. <RX ZLOO ÂżQG SOHQW\ RI FKRLFHV Here  in  my  Goshen  garden  â&#x20AC;&#x153;li-­ Judith  Irven  and  Dick  Conrad  lac  season,â&#x20AC;?  with  its  the  magical  live  in  Goshen  where  together  they  fragrance,  starts  in  mid-­May  with  nurture  a  large  garden.  Judith  is  a  the  common  lilacs,  followed  by  the  9HUPRQW &HUWLÂżHG +RUWLFXOWXULVW DQG Dwarf  Korean  Lilac,  then  the  Miss  WHDFKHV 6XVWDLQDEOH +RPH /DQG-­ .LP /LODF DQG ÂżQDOO\ WRZDUG WKH scaping  for  the  Vermont  Master  Gar-­ end  of  June,  the  late  Preston  Lilacs.  dener  program.  You  can  subscribe  to  Then,  somewhere  around  mid-­ her  blog  about  her  Vermont  garden-­ June,  the  roses  spring  to  life.  I  grow  LQJ OLIH DW ZZZ QRUWKFRXQWU\UHĂ&#x20AC;HF-­ several  hardy  shrub  roses  that  offer  tions.com.  Dick  is  a  landscape  and  Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV ZLWK D SURQRXQFHG ÂłURVH IUD-­ garden  photographer;Íž  you  can  see  grance,â&#x20AC;?  including  the  low-­growing  more  of  his  photographs  at  www. (around  three  feet  high)  pink  Rosa  7+( Âł*2/' 67$1'$5'´ SHRQ\ LQ -XGLWKÂśV JDUGHQ LV D GHOLJKW IRU ERWK WKH H\H DQG WKH QRVH northcountryimpressions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charles  Albanelâ&#x20AC;?  and  its  counter-­ 3KRWR E\ 5LFKDUG &RQUDG

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